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

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

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

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Battery and Efficiency. . . . . . . . 1-14

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Keys, Doors, and

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

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

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

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

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

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

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

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

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

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-1

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

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

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

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

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-37

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

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

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

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

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

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14

Downloadable Applications . . . 7-24

Bluetooth Phone/Devices . . . . . 7-28

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37

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

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

Air Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

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

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

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

Electric Vehicle Operating

Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-25

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27

Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-29

Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31

Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-42

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

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

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

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-16

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55

Towing the Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . 10-57

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60

Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1

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

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-2

Special Application

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4

Additional Maintenance

and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-5

Recommended Fluids,

Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-8

Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-10

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

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

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

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

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

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12

Vehicle Data Recording and

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

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

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

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

OnStar Additional

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

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

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Introduction iii

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

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

This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 22968758 B Second Printing

Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens

A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from:

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

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

Using this Manual

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

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iv Introduction

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

Text marked { Caution provides

Danger

{

Text marked { Danger provides

information on risk of fatal injury. Disregarding this information may endanger life.

Warning

{

Text marked { Warning provides

information on risk of accident or injury. Disregarding this information may lead to injury.

information that may indicate a hazard that could result in injury or death. It could also result in possible damage to the vehicle.

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.”

{

Caution

Symbols

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

M : This symbol is shown when

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

* : This symbol is shown when

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

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Vehicle Symbol Chart

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

9 : Airbag Readiness Light ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) 5 /g : Audio Steering Wheel

Controls or OnStar

(if equipped)

$ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System (12-Volt

Battery)

I : Cruise Control O : Exterior Lamps

# : Fog Lamps

g : First Responder

+ : Fuses

3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer

_ : High Voltage j : LATCH System Child

Restraints

[ : Energy Usage and Charge

Mode Selection

O : Power B : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders

B : Service Vehicle Soon 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak

g : StabiliTrak

Off

i : Traction Control Off

Q : Vehicle Ready M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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2 NOTES

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Instrument Panel

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

Initial Drive Information

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-7

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-8

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

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 1-9

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

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

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-10

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

Vehicle Features

Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-12

Bluetooth

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-12

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Battery and Efficiency

High Voltage Safety

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

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

Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . 1-20

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-21

Driving for Better Energy

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

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

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Instrument Panel

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1. Air Vents on page 8-4.

2. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1.

Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and

Lane-Change Signals on page 6-3.

3. Horn on page 5-3.

4. Instrument Cluster on page 5-7.

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

6. Infotainment on page 7-1.

7. Information Display.

8. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6-3.

9. Power Mirrors on page 2-15 (If Equipped).

10. Hood Release. See Hood on

page 10-4.

11. Instrument Panel Fuse Block

on page 10-24.

12. Driver Information Center (DIC)

on page 5-29.

Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6-4.

13. Cruise Control on page 9-27 (If Equipped).

14. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5-2.

15. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-2 (If Equipped).

16. Power Button on page 9-14.

17. Heated Front Seats on page 3-6 (If Equipped).

18. Shift Lever. See Electric Drive Unit on page 9-19.

19. Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-25.

20. Sport Mode button. See Driver

Selected Operating Modes on page 9-19.

21. Electric Parking Brake on page 9-22.

22. Power Outlets on page 5-5.

23. Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-1.

24. Leaf Button. See Power Flows on page 5-19.

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Initial Drive Information

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

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The RKE transmitter may work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.

With DC Charging Button Shown,

Without DC Charging Similar

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

K : Press once to unlock the driver

door. Press a second time within five seconds to unlock all doors.

Q : Press to lock all doors.

Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-37.

7 : Press and release to initiate

vehicle locator. Press and hold for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel the panic alarm.

U : Press and release Q and then

immediately press and hold at least four seconds to start the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Start on page 2-7.

U for

W : If equipped, press and hold to

stop the charge. See Plug-In Charging on page 9-32.

See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.

Remote Start

Use remote start to heat or cool the interior when the vehicle is plugged in to maximize electric range by utilizing electricity from the electrical outlet. The vehicle may start to

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support the climate control operation. Normal operation of the system will return after the vehicle has been turned on.

Activating Remote Start

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.

2. Press and release

3. Immediately, press and hold for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.

After entering the vehicle during a remote start, press the

button on the center stack with the brake pedal applied to operate as

O POWER

Canceling Remote Start

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

Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold

for at least four seconds until the parking lamps turn off.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Press the O POWER button on the center stack, with the brake pedal applied, then press the

POWER the vehicle off.

See Remote Start on page 2-7.

O button again to turn

normal.

The time can be extended on a remote start. See “Extending Vehicle Run Time” under Remote Start on page 2-7.

Door Locks

To lock or unlock the doors from outside the vehicle:

Use the key in the driver door to lock and unlock the door.

Press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock and unlock the doors.

See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.

To lock or unlock the doors from inside the vehicle:

Press Q or K.

Use the lock knob on the top of the door panel.

See Door Locks on page 2-8 and

Central Locking System on page 2-9.

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Liftgate

To unlock the liftgate, press K on a power door lock switch, or press

twice on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote

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

To open the liftgate, pull the handle and lift up.

When closing the liftgate, use the pull cup.

To lock the liftgate, press power door lock switch or on the RKE transmitter or use the key in the lock cylinder.

See Liftgate on page 2-11.

Q on a

Windows

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

The switches work when the vehicle is in ON/RUN or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.

See Retained Accessory Power

(RAP) on page 9-17 and Power Windows on page 2-16.

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats

To adjust the seat:

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

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

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

See Seat Adjustment on page 3-3.

Seat Height Adjuster

If available, turn the knob to raise or lower the seat.

See Seat Adjustment on page 3-3.

Reclining Seatbacks

To recline the seatback:

1. Lift the lever.

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

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

To return the seatback to the upright position:

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

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

See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-4.

Second Row Seats

The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase cargo space.

See Rear Seats on page 3-6.

Head Restraint Adjustment

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

To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary

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while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position.

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

Safety Belts

Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-10.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-37.

Passenger Sensing System

United States

passenger sensing system. See

Passenger Sensing System on page 3-23 for important information.

The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the center display when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-13.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors

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

Safety Belts on page 3-8.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3-9.

The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the

Canada

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

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2. Move the control up, down, or side to side to adjust the mirror.

3. Return the selector switch to the center with done.

See Power Mirrors on page 2-15.

Folding Mirrors

The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. These mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position.

See Folding Mirrors on page 2-15.

Manual Rearview Mirror

To avoid glare of the headlamps from behind, pull the tab backward for nighttime use. Push the tab forward for daytime use.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Interior Mirror

Adjustment

Push the tab forward to the daytime position, then adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle.

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down.

3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

The dome lamp controls are in the overhead console.

Move the control to change the lamp setting.

OFF: Turns the lamps off, even when a door is open.

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DOOR: Turns the lamps on

automatically when a door is opened.

ON: Turns on the dome lamps.

For more information about interior lighting, see Instrument Panel

Illumination Control on page 6-4 or Courtesy Lamps on page 6-4.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is on the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering column.

There are four positions:

3 : Turns on the headlamps

together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights.

; : Turns on the parking lamps

including all lamps, except the headlamps.

AUTO: Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending on the exterior light.

O : Turns all the lamps off, except

the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).

The DRL automatically turn off when the vehicle is turned off.

See Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6-1 and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6-2.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

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

Move the lever to one of the following positions:

HI: Use for fast wipes.

LO: Use for slow wipes.

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INT: Move the lever up to INT for

intermittent wipes, then turn the INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.

OFF: Use to turn the wipers off.

8 : For a single wipe, briefly move

the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down.

Windshield Washer

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

See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-3. If equipped with a rear window wiper/washer, see Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 5-4.

Climate Controls

The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system.

1. Temperature Control

2. Defrost

3. Air Delivery Mode Control

4. Rear Window Defogger

5. Fan Control

6. TEMP (Air Conditioning/Heater Power)

7. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

8. Recirculation

See Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-1.

Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

VOL y : Press to decrease or

increase the volume.

O : Press and hold to turn the

power on and off.

Buttons 1−5: Press the screen buttons to save and select favorite stations.

For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7-4.

Storing a Favorite Station

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

To store the station to a position in the list, press the corresponding screen button 1−5 until a beep is heard.

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For more information, see “Storing a Station as a Favorite” in AM-FM Radio on page 7-5.

Setting the Clock

See Clock on page 5-5.

Satellite Radio

If equipped, vehicles with a SiriusXM valid SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming.

SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service

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

satellite radio tuner and a

Refer to:

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

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

See Satellite Radio on page 7-7.

Portable Audio Devices

The vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB port in the center stack. External devices such as iPods players, CD changers, and USB drives may be connected, depending on the audio system.

See Auxiliary Devices on page 7-11.

Bluetooth

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

, laptop computers, MP3

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

See Bluetooth (Overview) on

page 7-14 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7-16.

Steering Wheel Controls

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If equipped with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.

¦ SEEK or SEEK ¥ : Press to

go to the next or previous radio station, song on an iPod a USB device (if equipped).

, or file on

5 / g : If equipped with Bluetooth

or OnStar, press to interact with those systems. See Bluetooth

(Overview) on page 7-14 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7-16 or OnStar Overview on page 14-1.

> / R : Press to silence the

vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. If equipped with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to decline an incoming call, to end speech recognition, or to end a current call.

x + or x − : Press + or − to

increase or decrease the volume.

Cruise Control

If equipped with cruise control:

I : Press to turn the cruise

control system on and off. A cruise control indicator light turns on when in use.

RES/+: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed.

SET/−: Press briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed.

* : Press to disengage cruise

control without erasing the set speed from memory.

See Cruise Control on page 9-27.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC has different displays, which can be accessed by using the DIC buttons to the left of the steering wheel. The DIC displays trip and warning messages if a system problem is detected.

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DIC Controls

CONFIG: Press to change the

instrument cluster display configuration. See Instrument Cluster on page 5-7.

} BACK: Press to return to the

previous screen, exit a screen, or return to the main menu. Press

BACK to minimize the DIC menu display.

SELECT: Press the center of the knob to select the highlighted item. Turn the knob to scroll through the menu items.

See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-29.

Power Outlets

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

The vehicle may have accessory power outlets:

On the center stack below the climate control.

On the rear of the center console.

See Power Outlets on page 5-5.

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Battery and Efficiency

High Voltage Safety Information

Warning

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Exposure to high voltage can cause shock, burns, and even death. The high voltage components in the vehicle can only be serviced by technicians with special training.

High voltage components are identified by labels. Do not remove, open, take apart, or modify these components. High voltage cable or wiring has orange covering. Do not probe, tamper with, cut, or modify high voltage cable or wiring.

This vehicle has a high voltage battery and a standard 12-volt battery.

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If the vehicle is in a crash, the sensing system may shut down the high voltage system. When this occurs, the high voltage battery is disconnected and the vehicle will not start. The SERVICE VEHICLE SOON message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) will be displayed. Before the vehicle can be operated again, it must be serviced at your dealer.

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Damage to the high voltage battery or high voltage system can create a risk of electric shock, overheating, or fire.

If the vehicle is damaged from a crash, flood, fire, or other event it may be necessary to have the vehicle inspected. Contact Spark EV Customer Assistance at 1 855-477-2754 (1-855-4SPARKINFO) as soon as possible to determine whether an inspection is needed.

See Battery on page 10-12 for important safety information. If an airbag has inflated, see What Will

You See after an Airbag Inflates? on page 3-22.

Only a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools should inspect, test, or replace the high voltage battery. See your dealer if the high voltage battery needs service.

See Battery on page 10-12.

Charging

This section explains the process for charging the high voltage battery. Do not allow the vehicle to remain in temperature extremes for long periods without being driven or plugged in. It is recommended that the vehicle be plugged in when temperatures are below 0°C (32°F) and above 32°C (90°F) to maximize high voltage battery life.

It is recommended to fully charge the battery to maximize available vehicle driving range.

When using a 240-volt charging station, it will take approximately seven hours to charge the vehicle from empty to full. When using a 120-volt AC electrical outlet, it will take approximately 20 hours to charge the vehicle with the 12 amp AC current setting, and considerably longer using the default 8 amp AC current setting. Charge times will vary with outside temperature. There are three ways to program how the vehicle is charged. See

Programmable Charging on page 5-20.

If equipped, the vehicle can be charged using DC charging equipment found at service stations and other public locations.

When using a DC charging station with at least 50kW of available power, it will take approximately 20 minutes to recharge from a depleted battery to a level of 80% of the driving range available for use. This time estimate is applicable to nominal temperature ranges. In extreme hot or cold conditions, this

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time may be lengthened. When a full charge is desired, the charging time will be increased.

The charging system may run fans and pumps that result in sounds from the vehicle while it is turned off. Additionally, clicking sounds may be caused by the electrical devices used while charging.

While the charge cord is plugged into the vehicle, the vehicle cannot be driven.

AC Charging

Start Charge

1. Make sure the vehicle is parked and turned off.

2. Push m on the charge port

door in and release to open the door.

In cold weather conditions, ice may form around the charge port door. The charge port door may not open on the first attempt. Remove ice from the area and repeat attempting to open the charge port door.

3. Open the rear hatch, lift the load support floor covering, and remove the charge cord. It is located near the tire sealant and compressor kit. Pull up on the charge cord handle to release it from the handle clip. Lift the charge cord up and rearward to remove it from the vehicle. The vehicle plug is stored as shown.

4. Plug the charge cord into the electrical outlet. See Electrical

Requirements for Battery Charging on page 9-41. Verify

the charge cord status. See the charge cord user guide and

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Charge Cord on page 9-40. Select the appropriate charge level. See Programmable Charging on page 5-20.

5. Plug in the AC vehicle plug of the charge cord into the charge port on the vehicle. Make sure the AC vehicle plug is fully connected to the AC charge port. If it is not properly seated, the charge may not occur.

6. Verify that the Charging Status Indicator illuminates on top of the instrument panel and a horn chirp occurs. See Charging Status Feedback on page 9-36.

End Charge

1. Unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter to disarm the charge cord theft alert.

2. Unplug the vehicle plug of the charge cord from the vehicle. Unlock the vehicle plug of the charge cord from the vehicle by pushing the button on the top of the charge cord plug.

3. Close the charge port door by pressing firmly in the center to latch properly.

4. Unplug the charge cord from the electrical outlet.

5. Place the charge cord into the storage compartment.

Charge Cord

See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-15.

A portable charge cord used to charge the vehicle high voltage battery is stored in the hatch.

Important Information About Portable Electric Vehicle Charging

Charging an electric vehicle can stress a building’s electrical system more than a typical household appliance.

Before you plug in to any electrical outlet, have a qualified electrician inspect and verify the electrical system (electrical outlet, wiring, junctions, and

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protection devices) for heavy-duty service at a 12 amp continuous load.

Electrical outlets may wear out with normal usage or be damaged over time, making them unsuitable for electric vehicle charging.

Check the electrical outlet/plug while charging and discontinue use if the electrical outlet/plug is hot, then have the electrical outlet serviced by a qualified electrician.

When outdoors, plug into an electrical outlet that is weather-proof while in use.

Mount the charging cord to reduce strain on the electrical outlet/plug.

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Improper use of portable electric vehicle charge cords may cause a fire, electrical shock, or burns, and may result in damage to property, serious injury, or death.

Do not use extension cords, multi-outlet power strips, splitters, grounding adaptors, surge protectors, or similar devices.

Do not use an electrical outlet that is worn or damaged, or one that will not hold the plug firmly in place.

Do not use an electrical outlet that is not properly grounded.

Do not use an electrical outlet that is on a circuit with other electrical loads.

See the charge cord user guide.

Charge Cord Status Indicators

See “Charge Cord Status Indicators” in the charge cord user guide.

Charge Level Selection

Charge level selection can be made using the Change Charge Level Preference screen on the center stack. See “Charge Level Selection” under Programmable Charging on page 5-20.

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Using a charge level that exceeds the electrical circuit or electrical outlet capacity may start a fire or damage the electrical circuit. Use the lowest charge level until a qualified electrician inspects your electrical circuit capacity. Use the lowest charge level if the electrical circuit or electrical outlet capacity is not known.

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DC Charging

Start Charge

1. Make sure the vehicle is parked and turned off.

2. Push

m on the charge port

door in and release to open the door.

3. Unlatch the DC charging dust cover and lower it fully.

4. Plug in the DC vehicle plug into the DC charge port on the vehicle. Make sure that the DC vehicle plug is fully connected to the DC charge port. If it is not properly seated then the charge may not occur.

5. Follow the steps listed on the charging station to start charging. The electric parking brake will automatically apply once the charge process has been started.

6. Once charging, the DC vehicle plug will be locked to the DC charge port and cannot be disconnected while charging is active.

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Do not attempt to disconnect the DC vehicle plug while charging is active. This action may damage vehicle or charging station hardware.

Stop Charge

Controls on the charging station can be used to stop the charge process at any time.

To stop charging, the stop charge button on the RKE transmitter may also be used. This applies only to DC charging.

Additionally, to stop the charge when inside the vehicle, you may use the stop charging button on the Battery Information Screen.

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Stop Charge — Automatic

When the vehicle no longer needs to use power from the charging station, it will stop charging and the DC vehicle plug will be unlocked from the DC charge port.

Energy can still be consumed from the charging station when the vehicle displays and indicators show that the battery is fully charged. This is to ensure the battery is in optimal temperature operating range to maximize vehicle range. See

Programmable Charging on page 5-20.

The process can be stopped by using the procedure to stop charging manually.

End Charge

1. Wait until the charging process has been fully stopped and the Charging Status Indicator is no longer solid green.

2. Unplug the vehicle plug of the charge cord from the vehicle. Unlock the vehicle plug of the

charge cord from the vehicle by pushing the button on the top of the charge cord plug.

3. Close the DC charging dust cover.

You can confirm the charge cord is connected by looking at the DIC.

4. Close the charge port door by pressing firmly in the center to latch properly.

5. The electric parking brake should be manually disengaged before driving the vehicle.

6. To start another DC charge, remove the DC vehicle plug and reconnect.

Regenerative Braking

Regenerative braking takes some of the energy from the moving vehicle and turns it back into electrical energy. This energy is then stored in the high voltage battery system, contributing to increased energy efficiency.

See Regenerative Braking on page 9-24.

Service

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Never try to do your own service on high voltage components. You can be injured and the vehicle can be damaged if you try to do your own service work. Service and repair of these high voltage components should only be performed by a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools. See Doing

Your Own Service Work on page 10-3.

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Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

The Traction Control System (TCS) limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system also turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

To turn off traction control, press and release the

center console behind the shift lever. The traction off light

illuminates, and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See

Ride Control System Messages on page 5-34.

g button on the

To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold

the

g button, until the traction off

i and the StabiliTrak OFF

light

g illuminate. The

light appropriate DIC messages are displayed. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5-34.

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

See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-25.

Tire Pressure Monitor

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

The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's

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tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.

The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.

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

See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10-34.

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Driving for Better Energy Efficiency

Use the following tips to help maximize energy efficiency and range.

In colder temperatures, while these efficiency tips will help, the electric vehicle driving range may be lower due to higher energy usage.

Driving Style

Efficiency Gauge (Instrument Cluster)

The ball indicator should be kept green and in the center of the gauge.

Inefficient acceleration is indicated when the ball turns yellow and travels above the center of the gauge.

Aggressive braking is indicated when the ball turns yellow and travels below the center of the gauge.

Acceleration/Braking/Coasting

Avoid unnecessary rapid accelerations and decelerations.

Electric range is maximized at 80 km/h (50 mph) and below. Higher speeds use more energy and can significantly reduce electric range.

Use cruise control when appropriate.

Plan ahead for decelerations and coast whenever possible. For example, do not rush to traffic signals.

Do not shift to N (Neutral) to coast. The vehicle recovers energy while coasting and braking in D (Drive) or L (Low).

Drive Mode and PRNDL Selection

Use Normal Mode when possible.

Sport Mode provides more responsive acceleration than Normal Mode but can reduce efficiency.

Use L (Low) in heavy stop-and-go traffic or when traveling downhill. L (Low) requires less brake pedal application and provides a controlled, efficient way to slow the vehicle down.

Climate Setting

Using the heat and air conditioning systems decreases the energy available for electric driving.

Optimal energy efficiency is achieved with the heat, air conditioning, and fan turned off.

Operating with the TEMP button off is the most energy efficient climate

setting as long as selected.

Use the heated seat feature instead of climate settings. Heating the seat uses less energy than heating the vehicle interior.

0 is not

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Use remote start to heat or cool the interior when the vehicle is plugged in to maximize the electric range by utilizing electricity from the electrical outlet.

In hot weather, avoid parking in direct sunlight or use sunshades inside the vehicle.

Turn off the front and rear window defog/defrost when they are no longer needed.

Avoid driving with the windows open at highway speeds.

Vehicle Charging/Maintenance

Charging

Keep the vehicle plugged in, even when fully charged, to keep the battery temperature ready for the next drive. This is important when outside temperatures are extremely hot or cold.

Maintenance

Always keep the tires properly inflated and the vehicle properly aligned.

The weight of excess cargo in the vehicle affects efficiency and range. Avoid carrying more than is needed.

Avoid unnecessary use of electrical accessories. Power used for functions other than propelling the vehicle will reduce EV range.

Using a rooftop carrier will reduce efficiency due to additional weight and drag.

Roadside Assistance Program

U.S.: 1-888-811-1926

TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438

Canada: 1-800-268-6800

As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program.

See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5.

OnStar

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

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Keys and Locks

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

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

Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Central Locking System . . . . . . . 2-9

Door Ajar Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . 2-10

Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Doors

Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . 2-12

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-13

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . 2-15

Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-15

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

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

Keys and Locks

Keys

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Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with an RKE transmitter.

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The key that is part of the RKE transmitter can be used for all locks.

With DC Charging Button Shown,

Without DC Charging Similar

Press the key release button on the RKE transmitter to extend the key.

Press the key release button and fold the key blade to retract the key.

The key has a bar-coded key tag that the dealer or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys. Store this information in a safe place, not in the vehicle.

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

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

If locked out of the vehicle, call the Roadside Assistance Center. See

Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5. With an active OnStar

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-15.

If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range:

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

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

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

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

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

Other conditions, such as those previously stated, can impact the performance of the transmitter.

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With DC Charging Button Shown,

Without DC Charging Similar

K (Unlock): Press once to unlock

the driver door. Press a second time within five seconds to unlock all doors.

The hazard warning lamps will flash twice each time the button is pressed and the anti-theft alarm system will be disarmed. See

Vehicle Alarm System on page 2-12.

Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors.

The hazard warning lamps will flash once and the anti-theft alarm system will be armed. See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2-12.

If the driver door is open when pressed, all doors lock and then the driver door will unlock if the Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out feature is enabled through the vehicle personalization. See “Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-37. This may vary based on vehicle personalization.

Q is

7 (Panic Alarm): Press and

release one time to initiate vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times. Press and hold for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash for 30 seconds. Press again or start the vehicle to cancel the panic alarm.

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U (Remote Start): Press and

release press and hold

four seconds to start the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Start on page 2-7.

Q and then immediately

U for at least

W (Stop Charge): If equipped with

DC charging, press and hold to stop the charge. See Plug-In Charging on page 9-32.

programmed. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters matched to it.

Programming with a Recognized Transmitter

A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when there is one recognized transmitter. To program, the vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters, both currently recognized and new, must be with you.

Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle

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

1. Remove the rubber cap on the steering column. Press the button on the recognized transmitter to extend the key blade. Insert the key blade into the transmitter slot.

2. Insert the vehicle key of the new transmitter into the key lock cylinder on the outside of the driver door and turn the key to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds.

The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays READY FOR REMOTE #2, 3, 4 or 5.

3. Remove the recognized key and place the new transmitter into the transmitter slot.

4. Press the When the transmitter is learned, the DIC will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter.

O POWER button.

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5. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press

To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5.

When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold

the

O POWER button for

12 seconds to exit programming mode. Replace the plastic trim piece from the small storage area.

Programming without a Recognized Transmitter

Program a new key to the vehicle when a recognized key is not available. Canadian regulations require that owners see their dealer.

This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. The vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters you wish to program must be with you.

1. Insert the vehicle key of the transmitter into the key lock cylinder on the outside of the driver door and turn the key to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds.

The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.

2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN

and then press the button.

The DIC displays will again show REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.

O POWER

3. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. After the third time all previously known transmitters will no longer work with the vehicle. Remaining transmitters can be relearned during the next steps.

The DIC display should now show READY FOR REMOTE # 1.

4. Remove the rubber cap on the steering column. Press the button on the recognized

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transmitter to extend the key blade. Insert the key blade into the transmitter slot.

5. Press the When the transmitter is learned the DIC will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter.

6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter slot and press

To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6.

When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold

the 12 seconds to exit programming mode. Replace the plastic trim piece from the small storage area.

O POWER button.

O POWER button for

Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery

If the transmitter battery is weak or there is interference with the signal, the DIC may display NO REMOTE DETECTED or PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER POCKET when you

try to start the vehicle. The REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message may also display at this time.

To start the vehicle:

1. Remove the rubber cap on the steering column.

2. Extend the key blade and place the blade into the slot.

3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake

pedal and the on the center stack. See Power Button on page 9-14.

Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.

O POWER button

Battery Replacement

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

To replace the battery:

1. Extend the key blade and open the battery cover on the back of the unit.

2. Remove the used battery. Avoid touching the circuit board to other components.

3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down toward the base.

4. Reassemble the battery cover.

5. Check the operation of the transmitter with the vehicle.

Remote Start

Use remote start to heat or cool the interior when the vehicle is plugged in to maximize electric range by utilizing electricity from the electrical outlet. Normal operation of the system will return after the vehicle has been turned on.

U (Remote Vehicle Start): This

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

The climate control system will use the previous settings during a remote start. The rear defog may come on during remote start based on cold ambient conditions. The rear defog indicator light does not come on during remote start.

Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any requirements.

If the vehicle is low on electricity, do not use the remote start feature. The vehicle may run out of electricity.

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

Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-2.

Activating the Remote Start

To start the vehicle using the remote start feature:

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.

2. Press and release

3. Immediately press and hold for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.

4. The vehicle will shut off after 20 minutes unless a time

extension is done or button is pressed.

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After entering the vehicle during a remote start, press

O POWER on

the center stack with the brake pedal applied to operate as normal.

Extending Vehicle Run Time

The vehicle run time can also be extended by another 20 minutes, if during the first 20 minutes Steps 1–3 are repeated while the vehicle is running. This provides a total of 40 minutes.

The remote start can only be extended once.

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

For additional remote starts, press

O POWER first.

the

Canceling a Remote Start

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

Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold

until the parking lamps turn off.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Press O POWER on the center stack with the brake pedal

applied, then press again to turn the vehicle off.

Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work

The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if:

The RKE transmitter is in the vehicle.

The hood is not closed.

The hazard warning flashers are on.

The malfunction indicator lamp is on.

The electric drive unit coolant temperature is too high.

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

The vehicle is not in P (Park).

O POWER

Door Locks

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Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

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

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

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

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

To lock or unlock the doors from outside the vehicle:

Use the key in the driver door to lock and unlock the door.

Press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock and unlock the doors. See Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.

To lock or unlock the doors from inside the vehicle:

Press Q or K.

Use the lock knob on the top of the door panel.

Central Locking System

This system allows the doors and liftgate to be locked and unlocked by using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or by using the key in the driver door.

See Door Locks on page 2-8 and Liftgate on page 2-11.

Door Ajar Reminder

If one of the doors or the liftgate is not closed properly while the ignition is on, the door ajar light on the instrument cluster comes on and stays on until the doors are closed. See Door Ajar Light on page 5-19.

Delayed Locking

This feature is activated through Vehicle Personalization. See

Vehicle Personalization on page 5-37.

When delayed locking is active and

Q is pressed on the door lock

switch while the door is open, a chime will sound three times.

When all the doors are closed, the doors will lock automatically after five seconds. If a door is reopened before five seconds have elapsed, the five-second timer will reset once all the doors are closed again.

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Press Q on the door lock switch again or press

transmitter to override this feature and lock the doors immediately.

Q on the RKE

Automatic Door Locks

The doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park).

To unlock the doors:

Press K on a door.

Shift the transmission into P (Park).

Automatic door unlocking can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See

Vehicle Personalization on page 5-37.

Lockout Protection

If the vehicle is in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START and the power door lock switch is pressed with the driver door open, all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock.

Lockout Protection can be manually overridden with the driver door open

by pressing and holding power door lock switch.

If Unlocked Door Anti Lockout is turned on and the vehicle is off, the driver door is open, and locking is requested, all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. The Unlocked Door Anti Lockout feature can be turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menus. See

Vehicle Personalization on page 5-37.

Safety Locks

Q on the

The vehicle has rear door safety locks on each rear door that prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside.

Using the Rear Door Safety Lock

1. Move the lever up to lock.

2. Close the door.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the other rear door lock.

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Pulling the inside door handle while the rear door safety locks are engaged could damage your vehicle. Do not pull the inside door handle while the rear door safety locks are engaged.

The rear doors on the vehicle cannot be opened from the inside while this feature is in use.

Canceling a Rear Door Safety Lock

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

2. Move the lever down to unlock.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the other rear door lock.

The rear door locks can now be locked and unlocked normally.

Opening a Rear Door When the Safety Lock Is On

1. Unlock the door from the inside.

2. Open the door from the outside.

For the rear doors to open from the inside, the safety locks have to be moved back to the unlock position.

Doors

Liftgate

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To avoid damage to the liftgate or liftgate glass, make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it.

To lock or unlock the liftgate from the outside, use the key in the

liftgate lock or press RKE transmitter. See Remote

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

Q or K on the

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To lock or unlock the liftgate from the inside, press

Q or K.

To open the liftgate, pull the handle and lift up.

When closing the liftgate, use the pull cup.

See Central Locking System on page 2-9.

Vehicle Security

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

Vehicle Alarm System

This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system.

Arming the Alarm System

1. Close the trunk and the liftgate, then turn off the vehicle.

2. Lock the vehicle in one of three ways:

Use the RKE transmitter.

Use the Keyless Access system.

With a door open, press Q on the interior of the door.

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3. After 30 seconds the alarm will arm, pressing

Q on the RKE

transmitter a second time will bypass the 30-second delay and immediately arm the alarm system.

The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the doors are locked with the key.

If the driver door is opened without first unlocking with the RKE transmitter, the horn will chirp and the lights will flash to indicate pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started, or the door is not unlocked

by pressing

K on the RKE

transmitter during the 10-second pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated.

If a door or the liftgate is opened without first disarming the system, the turn signals will flash and the horn will sound for about 30 seconds. The alarm system will then re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized event.

Disarming the System

Do one of the following to disarm the alarm system or turn off the alarm if it has been activated:

Press K on the RKE transmitter.

Unlock the vehicle using the Keyless Access system.

Start the vehicle.

To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:

Lock the vehicle after all occupants have left the vehicle.

Always unlock a door with the RKE transmitter or use the Keyless Access system.

Unlocking the driver door with the key will not disarm the system or turn off the alarm.

To turn off the alarm sound and lights without disarming or arming the system:

Press any button on the RKE transmitter.

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Press Q on the RKE transmitter. The alarm will re-arm after about 30 seconds.

Detecting a Tamper Condition

If K is pressed on the RKE transmitter and the horn chirps three times, an alarm occurred previously while the alarm system was armed.

If the alarm has been activated, a message will appear on the DIC. See Security Messages on page 5-35.

Immobilizer

See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-15.

Immobilizer Operation

This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system.

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

The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the transmitter leaves the vehicle.

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The immobilization system is disarmed when the ignition button is pushed in and a valid transmitter is found in the vehicle.

The security light on the instrument cluster comes on when there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system.

The system has one or more transmitters matched to an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle. Only a correctly matched transmitter will start the vehicle. If the transmitter is ever damaged, you may not be able to start your vehicle.

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

If the vehicle does not start and the security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the vehicle off and try again after 30 seconds.

If the RKE transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another transmitter, or place the transmitter in the steering ignition slot. See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery” under Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.

If the vehicle does not start with the other transmitter or when the transmitter is in the steering ignition slot, your vehicle needs service. See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new transmitter programmed to the vehicle.

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

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

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

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

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Power Mirrors

Folding Mirrors

Manual Folding Mirrors

1. If equipped, move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror.

2. Move the control up, down, or side to side to adjust the mirror. Adjust the mirrors so the side and the area behind the vehicle can be seen.

3. Return the selector switch to the center when done.

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors

Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle.

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

Manual Rearview Mirror

Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it rearward for nighttime use to avoid glare of the headlamps from behind.

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Windows

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

The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve electric range performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open a front window.

Power Windows

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

The switches on the driver door control all windows. In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window.

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

The power windows only operate with the ignition in ON/RUN or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-17.

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Window Lockout

Sun Visors

Pull the sun visor down to block out glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount and swing it to the side.

Visor Vanity Mirror

The vehicle may have vanity mirrors and card holders on the back of the sun visors. Swing down the sun visor to expose the vanity mirror.

This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position.

Press v to activate the window lockout.

Press v again to deactivate the window lockout.

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Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

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

Front Seats

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

Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Front Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

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

Rear Seats

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Safety Belts

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Safety Belt Use During

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

Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-15

Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Airbag System

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-18

When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

What Makes an Airbag

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

How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

What Will You See after an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-27

Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-28

Replacing Airbag System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Infants and Young

Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-34

Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-35 Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH

System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37

Replacing LATCH System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-43

Securing Child Restraints

(Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-44

Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47

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Head Restraints

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

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 chances of a neck injury in a crash.

Front Seats

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

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

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

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

Rear Seats

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

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

If you are installing a child restraint in the rear seat, see “Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System” under Lower

Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-37.

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats

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

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To adjust the seat:

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

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

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

Seat Height Adjuster

If available, turn the knob to raise or lower the seat.

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.

To recline the seatback:

1. Lift the lever.

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

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

To return the seatback to the upright position:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Seat Armrest

There is an armrest on the inboard side of the driver seat. To raise or lower the armrest, push up or pull down on the armrest.

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

The buttons are below the climate control system. To operate, the vehicle must be on.

Press

L or M to heat the driver or

passenger seat. The indicator light on the control turns on when this feature is on. Press the control again to turn this feature off.

The passenger seat may take longer to heat up.

Rear Seats

Folding the Seatback

Either side of the seatback can be folded down for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving.

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

To fold a seatback down:

1. Remove the rear head restraints. See “Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation” under Lower

Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-37.

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2. Slide the front seats forward and place the front seatbacks in the upright position. See Seat

Adjustment on page 3-3 and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-4.

3. Pull up the release knob on the top of the seatback.

4. Fold the seatback forward and down.

5. Repeat Steps 1–4 for the other seatback and seat cushion, if desired.

Raising the Seatback

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

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To return the rear seats to the normal seating position:

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1. Insert the safety belt latch plate into the hole on the side trim before raising the seatback.

The safety belt should not cross the seatback locking mechanism when raising the seatback.

2. Lift the seatback up slightly and reinstall the head restraint. See “Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation” under Lower

Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-37.

3. Push the seatback rearward all the way to lock it in place.

4. Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure it is locked into position.

5. Remove the safety belt from the hole on the side trim.

6. Repeat Steps 1–5 for the other seatback and seat cushion, if necessary.

If added cargo space is not needed, the seatbacks should be kept in the upright, locked position

Safety Belts

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

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

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

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

This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5-11.

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Why Safety Belts Work

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

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

safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense.

Questions and Answers About Safety Belts

Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle

after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt?

A: You could be — whether you are

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

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

Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why

should I have to wear safety belts?

A: Airbags are supplemental

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

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

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

This section is only for people of adult size.

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

Children on page 3-29 or Infants and Young Children on page 3-31.

Follow those rules for everyone's protection.

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

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

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

Always use the correct buckle for your seating position.

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

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

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

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

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

Never route the lap or shoulder belt over an armrest.

Lap-Shoulder Belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3-15.

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

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

in this section for instructions on use and important safety information.

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

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

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

to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3-9.

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

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

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

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

Press the release button and move the height adjuster down to the desired position. The adjuster can be moved up by pushing up on the adjuster.

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

Safety Belt Pretensioners

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

Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, the pretensioners and probably other new parts of the vehicle's safety belt system will need to be

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replaced. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on page 3-16.

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides

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

Safety belt comfort guides are available through your dealer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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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.

Safety Belt Extender

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

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

Safety System Check

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

Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5-11.

Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Safety Belt Care on page 3-15.

Safety Belt Care

Keep belts clean and dry.

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

Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash

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inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.

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

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

Have the safety belt pretensioners, if equipped, checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5-12.

Airbag System

The vehicle has the following airbags:

A frontal airbag for the driver.

A frontal airbag for the front outboard passenger.

A knee airbag for the driver.

A knee airbag for the front outboard passenger.

A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver.

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

Seat-mounted side impact airbags for the second row outboard passengers.

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

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

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

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

For knee airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the lower part of the instrument panel.

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

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

Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help reduce

the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job.

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

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You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt, even with airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, not replace them. Also, airbags are not designed to inflate in every crash. In some crashes safety belts are the only restraint. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? on page 3-20.

Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce the chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Airbags are “supplemental restraints” to the safety belts. Everyone in the

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vehicle should wear a safety belt properly, whether or not there is an airbag for that person.

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

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

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Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children on

page 3-29 or Infants and Young Children on page 3-31.

There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5-12 for more information.

Where Are the Airbags?

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

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

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The driver knee airbag is below the steering column. The front outboard passenger knee airbag is below the glove box.

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

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

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The second row seat-mounted side impact airbags are in the sides of the rear seatback closest to the door.

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

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

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

When Should an Airbag Inflate?

This vehicle is equipped with airbags. See Airbag System on page 3-16. Airbags are designed to inflate if the impact exceeds the specific airbag system's deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the occupants. The vehicle has electronic sensors that help the airbag system determine the severity of the impact. Deployment thresholds can vary with specific vehicle design.

Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries, mainly to the driver's or front outboard passenger's head and chest.

Whether the frontal airbags will or should inflate is not based primarily on how fast the vehicle is traveling.

It depends on what is hit, the direction of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down.

Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds depending on whether the vehicle hits an object straight on or at an angle, and whether the object is fixed or moving, rigid or deformable, narrow or wide.

Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers, in rear impacts, or in many side impacts.

In addition, the vehicle has advanced technology frontal airbags. Advanced technology frontal airbags adjust the restraint according to crash severity.

Knee airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal impacts. Knee airbags are not designed to inflate during vehicle rollovers, in rear impacts, or in many side impacts.

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Seat-mounted side impact airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes depending on the location of the impact. Seat-mounted side impact airbags are not designed to inflate in frontal impacts, near frontal impacts, rollovers, or rear impacts. A seat-mounted side impact airbag is designed to inflate on the side of the vehicle that is struck.

Roof-rail airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes depending on the location of the impact. In addition, these roof-rail airbags are designed to inflate during a rollover or in a severe frontal impact. Roof-rail airbags are not designed to inflate in rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags will inflate when either side of the vehicle is struck, if the sensing system predicts that the vehicle is about to roll over on its side, or in a severe frontal impact.

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

What Makes an Airbag Inflate?

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

For airbag locations, see Where Are the Airbags? on page 3-18.

How Does an Airbag Restrain?

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

moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle.

Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts by distributing the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's body.

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

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

Should an Airbag Inflate? on page 3-20.

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

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What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?

After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for some time after they inflate. Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes. For location of the airbags, see Where Are the Airbags? on page 3-18.

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

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

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

and hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features.

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

Use caution if attempting to restart the vehicle after a crash has occurred.

In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the front outboard passenger airbag.

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

Passenger Sensing System

The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the center display when the vehicle is started.

for the vehicle covers the need to replace other parts.

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

Recording and Privacy on

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page 13-13 and Event Data Recorders on page 13-14.

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

The words ON and OFF, or the

Canada

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word ON or OFF, or the symbol for on or off, will be visible. See

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-13.

The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system.

The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front outboard passenger seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag should be allowed to inflate or not.

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

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Whenever possible, children aged 12 and under should be secured in a rear seating position.

Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag inflates.

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

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system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not inflate under some unusual circumstance, even though the airbag(s) are off.

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

The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag if:

The front outboard passenger seat is unoccupied.

The system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant seat.

The system determines that a small child is present in a child restraint.

The system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat.

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

The front outboard passenger seat is occupied by a smaller person, such as a child who has outgrown child restraints.

There is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system.

When the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit as a reminder that the airbags are off. See

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-13.

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The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front outboard passenger seat. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbags to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit as a reminder that the airbags are active.

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

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If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5-12 for more information, including important safety information.

If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint

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

1. Turn the vehicle off.

2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle.

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

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

Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) on page 3-44 or Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) on page 3-47.

5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle off. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion, if adjustable, to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion. Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint. If this happens, adjust the head restraint. See Head Restraints on page 3-2.

6. Restart the vehicle.

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If the on indicator is still lit, secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle, and check with your dealer.

If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult-Sized Occupant

If a person of adult size is sitting in the front outboard passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat or that the child restraint locking feature is engaged. Use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag:

1. Turn the vehicle off.

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

3. Place the seatback in the fully upright position.

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

5. If the shoulder portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature will be engaged. This may unintentionally cause the

passenger sensing system to turn the airbag off for some adult-sized occupants. If this happens, unbuckle the belt and let the belt go back all the way, and then buckle the belt again without pulling the belt out all the way.

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

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If the front outboard passenger airbag is turned off for an adult-sized occupant, the airbag will not be able to inflate and help protect that person in a crash, resulting in an increased risk of serious injury or even death. An adult-sized occupant should not ride in the front outboard passenger seat, if the passenger airbag off indicator is lit.

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Additional Factors Affecting System Operation

Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” in the Index for additional information about the importance of proper restraint use.

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

the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-27 for more information

about modifications that can affect how the system operates.

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

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

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

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

purchase a service manual, see

Service Publications Ordering Information on page 13-11.

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For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is turned off and the 12‐ volt battery is disconnected, an airbag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. They are probably part of the airbag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so.

Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Adding accessories that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end, or side sheet metal may keep the airbag system

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from working properly. The operation of the airbag system can also be affected by changing any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, any of the airbag modules, ceiling or pillar garnish trim, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring.

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

In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position, which includes sensors that are part of the passenger seat. The passenger sensing system may not operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non-GM covers, upholstery, or trim; or with GM covers, upholstery, or trim designed for a different vehicle. Any object, such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort-enhancing pad

or device, installed under or on top of the seat fabric, could also interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system. This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-23.

The vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags. See Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 10-42 for additional important information.

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

Customer Assistance Offices on page 13-3.

Airbag System Check

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

Airbag Readiness Light on page 5-12.

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If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, or broken, the airbag may not work properly. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. If there are any opened or broken airbag coverings, have the airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced. For the location of the airbags, see Where Are the Airbags? on page 3-18. See your dealer for service.

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

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

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

Airbag Readiness Light on page 5-12.

Child Restraints

Older Children

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

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

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

Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, try using the rear safety belt comfort guide. See “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-10. If the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder, then return to the booster seat.

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

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

Q: What is the proper way to

wear safety belts?

A: An older child should wear a

lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs. This applies belt force to the child's pelvic bones in a crash. It should never be worn over the abdomen, which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash.

Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-10.

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in a rear seating position.

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

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

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

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Infants and Young Children

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

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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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Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.

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

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

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 must secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front

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seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go.

Q: What are the different types of

add-on child restraints?

A: Add-on child restraints, which

are purchased by the vehicle owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child's

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weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used.

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

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

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To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. In a crash, if an infant is in a rear-facing child restraint, the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and shoulders. Infants should always be secured in rear-facing child restraints.

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

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Child Restraint Systems

Forward-Facing Child Seat

Rear-Facing Infant Seat

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

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

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

Booster Seats

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

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Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle

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

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

Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-37.

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

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

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

In some areas of the United States and Canada, Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) are available to inspect and demonstrate how to correctly use and install child restraints. In the U.S., refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration (NHTSA) website to locate the nearest child safety seat inspection station. For CPST availability in Canada, check with Transport Canada or the Provincial Ministry of Transportation office.

Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint

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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.

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.

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Whenever possible, children aged 12 and under should be secured in a rear seating position.

Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great if the airbag deploys.

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

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

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

See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-23 for additional information.

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

Child restraints and booster seats vary considerably in size, and some may fit in certain seating positions better than others. Always make sure the child restraint is properly secured.

Depending on where you place the child restraint and the size of the child restraint, you may not be able to access adjacent safety belt assemblies or LATCH anchors for additional passengers or child restraints. Adjacent seating positions should not be used if the child restraint prevents access to or interferes with the routing of the safety belt.

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

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Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)

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

In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments. LATCH-compatible rear-facing and forward-facing child seats can be properly installed using either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s safety belts. Do not use both the safety belts and the LATCH anchorage system to secure a rear-facing or forward-facing child seat.

Booster seats use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the child in the booster seat. If the manufacturer

recommends that the booster seat be secured with the LATCH system, this can be done as long as the booster seat can be positioned properly and there is no interference with the proper positioning of the lap-shoulder belt on the child.

Make sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint, and also the instructions in this manual.

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

The LATCH anchorage system can be used until the combined weight of the child plus the child restraint is

29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the safety belt alone instead of the LATCH anchorage system once the combined weight is more than

29.5 kg (65 lbs).

The following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in the vehicle.

Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments.

Lower Anchors

Lower anchors (1) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (2).

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Top Tether Anchor

A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (2) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash.

The child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor.

Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint.

Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations

I (Top Tether Anchor): Seating

positions with top tether anchors.

H (Lower Anchor): Seating

positions with two lower anchors.

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

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

The top tether anchors are on the rear wall of the cargo area. Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed.

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

According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3-35 for additional information.

Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System

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Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, attach only one child restraint per anchor.

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

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

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

Where to Put the Restraint on page 3-35.

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

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

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1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position.

1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat.

For rear outboard seating positions, if the head restraint interferes with the proper installation of the child restraint, the head restraint may be removed. See “Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation” at the end of this section.

When installing a rear-facing child restraint, it may be necessary to move the front seat forward to properly install the child restraint per the child restraint manufacturer instructions. See Seat Adjustment on page 3-3.

1.3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors.

2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps:

2.1. Find the top tether anchor.

2.2. Remove the cargo cover

before installing the top tether. Place the cargo cover on the floor of the cargo area. The cargo cover should remain off while the top tether is in use.

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

If you are using a single tether in an outboard seating position and the head restraint has been removed, route the tether over the seatback.

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If you are using a dual tether in an outboard seating position and the head restraint has been removed, route the tether over the seatback and over the inboard edge of the rear speaker.

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

If the rear outboard seating position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a dual tether, raise the head restraint and route the tether under the head restraint and around the head restraint posts.

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

Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation

The rear outboard head restraints can be removed if they interfere with the proper installation of the child restraint.

To remove the head restraint:

1. Partially fold the seatback forward. See Rear Seats on page 3-6 for additional information.

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2. Press both buttons on the head restraint posts at the same time, and pull up on the head restraint.

3. Store the head restraint in the cargo area of the vehicle inside the cargo net.

4. When the child restraint is removed, reinstall the head restraint before the seating position is used.

To reinstall the head restraint:

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1. Insert the head restraint posts into the holes in the top of the seatback. The notches on the posts must face the driver side of the vehicle.

2. Push the head restraint down.

If necessary, press the height adjustment release button to further lower the head restraint. See Head Restraints on page 3-2.

3. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place.

Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash

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death in a crash. To help make sure the LATCH system is working properly after a crash, see your dealer to have the system inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.

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

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

Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)

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

Where to Put the Restraint on page 3-35.

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

System on page 3-23 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-13 for more information

on this, including important safety information.

Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.

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be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position.

Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger airbag(s), no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not inflate under some unusual circumstance, even though the airbag(s) are off.

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

Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-37 for how to

install your child restraint using LATCH. If a child restraint is secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower

Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-37 for

top tether anchor locations.

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

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

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

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

When the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag, the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle. See Passenger

Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-13.

2. Put the child restraint on the seat.

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

Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed.

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

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

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

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

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

7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than

2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.

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

If a child restraint has been installed and the off symbol is not lit, see “If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint” under Passenger Sensing System on page 3-23.

To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way.

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Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)

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

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

Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-37 for how and

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

Children (LATCH System) on page 3-37 for top tether anchor

locations.

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

If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say.

If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 3-35.

1. Put the child restraint on the seat.

If the head restraint interferes with the proper installation of the child restraint, the head restraint may be removed. See “Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation” under Lower

Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-37.

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

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

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

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

necessary.

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

Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 4 and 5.

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6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-37 for more

information.

2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.

To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor, disconnect it. If the head restraint was removed, reinstall it before the seating position is used. See “Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors

and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-37.

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Storage

Storage Compartments

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

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

Additional Storage Features

Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Shopping Bag Hooks . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Cargo Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Do not store heavy or sharp objects in storage compartments. In a crash, these objects may cause the cover to open and could result in injury.

Glove Box

Lift up on the glove box lever to open it.

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An unsecured cargo cover could strike people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Store the cargo cover securely or remove it from the vehicle.

The cargo cover can be used to cover items in the rear of the vehicle.

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Shopping Bag Hooks

To remove the cargo cover:

1. Remove both of the cords (1) from the hooks at the top of the liftgate.

2. Pull the cargo cover (2) rearward to release the cargo cover.

To install the cargo cover:

1. Align the cargo cover (3) on the trim panel edge (2) on both sides and push it forward, locking the cargo cover into the hooks (1).

2. Reconnect both of the cords to the hooks at the top of the liftgate.

The vehicle has a shopping bag hook under the front seat head restraints. Lift the head restraints to access the hook.

Cargo Net

The cargo net is in the trunk and used to store small loads. The net should not be used to store heavy loads.

Chevrolet Spark 2014 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction iii

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Using this Manual

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

Symbols

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Initial Drive Information

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Remote Start

Door Locks

Liftgate

Windows

Seat Adjustment

Second Row Seats

Head Restraint Adjustment

Safety Belts

Passenger Sensing System

Mirror Adjustment

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Interior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Climate Controls

Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

Satellite Radio

Portable Audio Devices

Steering Wheel Controls

Cruise Control

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Power Outlets

Battery and Efficiency

High Voltage Safety Information

Charging

Regenerative Braking

Service

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

Tire Pressure Monitor

Driving for Better Energy Efficiency

Roadside Assistance Program

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

Remote Start

Door Locks

Central Locking System

Door Ajar Reminder

Delayed Locking

Automatic Door Locks

Lockout Protection

Safety Locks

Doors

Liftgate

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Alarm System

Immobilizer

Immobilizer Operation

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

Power Mirrors

Folding Mirrors

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror

Windows

Power Windows

Sun Visors

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment

Reclining Seatbacks