Chevrolet Spark 2017 Owner's Manual

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Introduction . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 23

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 92

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 135

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 165

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

Service and Maintenance . . . . . 280

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293

Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 296

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 307

OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320

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2 Introduction

Introduction

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.

For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Company” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 23469008 A First Printing

This manual describes features that may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country specifications, features/applications that may not be available in your region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.

Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

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

Propriétaires Canadiens

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

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

Using this Manual

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

Danger, Warning, and Caution

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

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Danger

{

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

Warning

{

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

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

Symbols

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

M : Shown when the owner

Caution

Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage.

manual has additional instructions or information.

* : Shown when the service

manual has additional instructions or information.

0 : Shown when there is more

information on another page — “see page.”

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

$ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System

I : Cruise Control

` : Do Not Puncture ^ : Do Not Service

B : Engine Coolant Temperature

O : Exterior Lamps

_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited

# : Fog Lamps

. : Fuel Gauge

+ : Fuses

3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer

j : LATCH System Child Restraints

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure O : Power > : Safety Belt Reminders

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g : StabiliTrak

Off

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak i : Traction Control Off a : Under Pressure M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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In Brief

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Initial Drive Information

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 11

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Passenger Sensing System . . . 12

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 13

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 14

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Lane Departure

Warning (LDW) .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 18

Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 20

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 20

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Vehicle Features

Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 16

Bluetooth

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 17

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Instrument Panel

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1. Air Vents 0 162.

2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 129.

Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 133.

3. Turn and Lane-Change Signals 0 132.

Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 112.

4. Instrument Cluster 0 98.

Driver Information Center (DIC) Display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 112.

5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 94.

Rear Window Wiper/ Washer 0 95.

6. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 131.

7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp System 0 130.

8. Infotainment 0 135.

9. Power Outlets 0 96.

10. Climate Control Systems 0 160.

11. Heated Front Seats 0 50 (If Equipped).

12. Shift Lever. See Automatic

Transmission 0 185 (If Equipped) or Manual Transmission 0 187

(If Equipped).

13. Parking Brake 0 189.

14. Auxiliary Devices 0 149 (If Equipped).

15. Ignition Positions (Key Access)

0 176 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) 0 177.

16. Steering Wheel Controls 0 93 (If Equipped).

17. Horn 0 94.

18. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 93.

19. Cruise Control 0 193 (If Equipped).

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 198 (If Equipped).

20. Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 191.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 200 (If Equipped).

21. Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0 238.

22. Hood Release. See Hood 0 210.

23. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction

Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 103.

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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

For vehicles with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, it may work up to 20 m (66 ft) away from the vehicle.

1LT

2LT

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

Press

K to unlock the driver door or

all doors and the liftgate.

Q to lock all doors and the

Press liftgate.

Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization 0 123.

Press and release vehicle locator.

7 to initiate

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Press and hold 7 for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm.

7 again to cancel the panic

Press alarm.

See Keys 0 23 and Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) 0 28 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) 0 26.

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 or unlock the doors from inside the vehicle:

Press

Q or K on the power door

lock switch.

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

See Door Locks 0 33.

Keyless Access

From the outside, if the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Access, press the button on the door handle when the

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is within range. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) 0 28 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) 0 26.

Liftgate

To unlock the liftgate, press K on the power door lock switch or on the RKE transmitter to unlock all doors. If equipped, use the key in the key cylinder.

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Press the touch pad and lift to open or, if equipped, pull the handle and lift up.

To lock the liftgate, press power door lock switch or on the RKE transmitter.

See Liftgate 0 36.

Q on the

Windows

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

See Retained Accessory Power

(RAP) 0 42 and Power Windows 0 42.

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats

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

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.

See Seat Adjustment 0 48.

Seat Height Adjuster

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

See Seat Adjustment 0 48.

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Reclining Seatbacks

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 0 49.

Second Row Seats

The rear seatbacks can be folded

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.

down to increase cargo space.

See Rear Seats 0 51.

Head Restraint Adjustment

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

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

See Head Restraints 0 47 and Seat Adjustment 0 48.

Safety Belts

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

Safety Belts 0 53.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 0 54.

Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 55.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 77.

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Passenger Sensing System

United States

Canada

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. See Passenger Sensing System 0 65 for important information.

The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 102.

Mirror 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.

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.

Exterior Mirrors

Manual Mirrors

If equipped, controls for the outside manual mirrors are next to each mirror. See Manual Mirrors 0 40.

Power Mirrors

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

2. Use the control knob to adjust the mirror so the side and the area behind the vehicle can be seen.

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

See Power Mirrors 0 41.

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Folding Mirrors

The outside 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 0 41.

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

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

Steering Wheel Adjustment

The dome lamp controls are in the headliner above the front seats.

* : Press to turn the lamps off,

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down.

even when a door is open.

1 : When the button is returned to

the middle position, the lamps turn on automatically when a door is opened.

+ : Press to turn on the dome

lamps.

Reading Lamps

The reading lamps are in the overhead console.

Press the lamp lenses to turn the reading lamps on or off.

For more information about interior lighting, see Instrument Panel

Illumination Control 0 133 or Courtesy Lamps 0 133.

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Exterior Lighting

; : Turns on the parking lamps

including all lamps except the headlamps.

5 : Turns the headlamps on

together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on.

# : If equipped, press to turn the

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

O : Briefly turn to this position to

turn the automatic light control off or on again.

AUTO : If equipped, it turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, together with the following:

Parking Lamps

Taillamps

License Plate Lamps

Instrument Panel Lights

Sidemarker Lamps

fog lamps on or off.

See:

Exterior Lamp Controls 0 129.

Fog Lamps 0 132.

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.

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.

1X : 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.

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Rear Wiper/Washer

If equipped with the rear wiper/ washer, the controls are on the end of the windshield wiper lever.

ON : Press the upper portion of the button for continuous rear window wipes.

OFF : The rear wiper turns off when the button is returned to the middle position.

INT : Press the lower portion of the button to set a delay between wipes.

a : Push the windshield wiper lever

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

See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 94 or Rear Window Wiper/Washer 0 95 (If Equipped).

Climate Controls

If equipped with these climate control systems, the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled for the vehicle.

Climate Control System with

Heater and Air Conditioning

1. Temperature Control

2. Fan Control

3. Air Delivery Mode Control

4. Rear Window Defogger

5. Recirculation

6. Air Conditioning

Climate Control System with

Heater Only

1. Temperature Control

2. Fan Control

3. Air Delivery Mode Control

4. Rear Window Defogger

5. Recirculation

See Climate Control Systems 0 160.

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Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

: Press to turn the system on;

press and hold to turn the system off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.

g : Press and release to go to the

previous station, channel, or track. Press and hold to fast seek the next strongest previous station or channel.

d : Press and release to go to the

next station, channel, or track. Press and hold to fast seek the next track or strongest station or channel.

Source : Touch to choose between available sources.

Menu : Touch to choose menus within available sources.

S or T : Touch to view saved

favorite stations or channels.

See Overview 0 137.

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.

Refer to:

See Satellite Radio 0 140.

satellite radio tuner and a

www.siriusxm.com or call 1-888-601-6296 (U.S.).

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

Portable Audio Devices

Some vehicles may have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB port, located on the center stack, See USB Port 0 143. External devices such as iPods computers, MP3 players, CD player, and USB drives may be connected, depending on the audio system.

See Auxiliary Devices 0 149.

Bluetooth

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

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

See Bluetooth (Infotainment

Controls) 0 151 or Bluetooth (Overview) 0 149.

, laptop

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Steering Wheel Controls

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

b g : For vehicles with Bluetooth or

OnStar, press to interact with those systems. See Bluetooth

(Infotainment Controls) 0 151 or Bluetooth (Overview) 0 149 or OnStar Overview 0 310.

$ i : Press to silence the vehicle

speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with

Bluetooth or OnStar systems, press to reject an incoming call, or to end a current call.

_ SRC ^ : Press to select a source

or toggle to change favorite stations.

x − : Press + to increase the

volume. Press − to decrease the volume.

For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls 0 93.

Cruise Control

o : Press to turn the cruise control

system on and off. A white indicator comes on in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on.

RES/+ : If there is a set speed in memory, move the thumbwheel up briefly to resume to that speed or hold upward to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed.

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

n : Press to disengage cruise

control without erasing the set speed from memory.

See Cruise Control 0 193.

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Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. On some models, the trip odometer reset stem is used to operate the DIC. On other models, the controls for the DIC are on the turn signal lever.

1. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear

the menu item displayed.

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System

If equipped, FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a

green indicator, is detected ahead. This indicator displays amber if you follow a vehicle much too closely. When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a red flashing alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps.

See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 198.

V, when a vehicle

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

w / x : Use to scroll through

the menus.

3. MENU: Press to display the

DIC menus. This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC.

See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 112.

If equipped, LDW may help avoid unintentional lane departures at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings. The

LDW light, marking is detected. If the vehicle departs the lane without using a turn

@, is green if a lane

signal in that direction, the light will change to amber and flash. In addition, beeps will sound.

See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 200.

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

If equipped, RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle, on the infotainment display, when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).

See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) 0 195.

Parking Assist

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

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

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See Parking Assist 0 197.

Power Outlets

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

The vehicle has an accessory power outlet on the center stack.

See Power Outlets 0 96.

Sunroof

If equipped, the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to operate the sunroof. See Ignition Positions (Key Access)

0 176 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) 0 177 and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 182.

Vent/Open : Press and hold e (1) to vent. Press and hold e (1)

again to open the sunroof. Release the switch to stop movement. The sunshade automatically opens with the sunroof, but must be closed manually.

Close : Press and hold close. Release the switch to stop movement.

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

See Sunroof 0 44.

g (2) to

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

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

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

To turn off traction control, press and release

instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.

the instrument cluster. The appropriate DIC message displays.

To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and

g, until i and g illuminate

hold

g on the lower

i illuminates in

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in the instrument cluster. The appropriate DIC message displays.

Press

g again to turn on both

systems. instrument cluster. The appropriate DIC message displays.

See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 191.

i and g go off in the

Tire Pressure Monitor

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

Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 172. 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 0 248.

Fuel

The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and

Regular Fuel

Use only unleaded gasoline rated 87 octane or higher in your vehicle. Do not use gasoline with an octane rating lower as it may result in vehicle damage and lower fuel economy. See Fuel 0 201.

E85 or FlexFuel

No E85 or FlexFuel

Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater than E15 (15% ethanol by volume), such as E85, cannot be used in this vehicle.

Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use

and displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter.

: % CHANGE

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The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.

Base Level Cluster

1. Press the MENU button to show Remaining Oil Life on the display. This display shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. If 99% is displayed, that means that 99% of the current oil life remains.

2. To reset the engine oil life system, press the SET/CLR button while the oil life display is active. After a few seconds, the oil life will be reset to 100%. Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than after the oil is changed. It cannot be reset accurately.

If the

: % CHANGE message in

the DIC comes back on when the vehicle is started, the engine oil life system has not reset. Repeat the procedure.

Uplevel Cluster

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

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

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

4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.

The oil life system can also be reset as follows:

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

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

See Engine Oil Life System 0 215.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

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

Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.

Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.

Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.

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

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

Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.

Combine several trips into a single trip.

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

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Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.

Roadside Assistance Program

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

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

Canada: 1-800-268-6800

New Chevrolet owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program.

See Roadside Assistance Program 0 300.

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Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation (Key

Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation (Keyless

Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 34

Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Immobilizer Operation (Keyless

Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 41

Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 41

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Doors

Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Vehicle Alarm System .. . . . . . . . 37

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Immobilizer Operation (Key

Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Keys and Locks

Keys

Warning

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

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impacted, and airbags may not deploy. To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the ignition key, do not change the way the ignition key and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if equipped, are connected to the provided key rings.

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If the key is unintentionally rotated while the vehicle is running, the ignition could be moved out of the RUN position. This could be caused by heavy items hanging from the key ring, or by large or long items attached to the key ring that could be contacted by the driver or steering wheel. If the ignition moves out of the RUN position, the engine will shut off, braking and steering power assist may be

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If the vehicle is equipped with a keyed ignition, the ignition key, key rings, and RKE transmitter, if equipped, are designed to work together. As a system, it reduces the risk of unintentionally moving the key out of the RUN position. If replacements or additions are required, see your dealer. Limit added items to a few essential keys or small, light items no larger than an RKE transmitter.

Interference from radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags may prevent the key from starting the vehicle. Keep RFID tags away from the key when starting the vehicle.

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

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

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

See your dealer if a new key is needed.

1LT

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

2LT

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If you are locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside Assistance Program 0 300.

With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 310.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

See Radio Frequency Statement 0 306.

If there is a decrease in the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) operating range:

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

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

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

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access)

The RKE transmitter may work up to 20 m (66 ft) away from the vehicle.

Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 25.

The following buttons are on the transmitter:

1LT

Q : Press once to lock all doors and

the liftgate. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate locking.

If any door is open when pressed, all doors and the liftgate will lock, if disabled through vehicle personalization. If enabled, only the driver door unlocks.

See Vehicle Personalization 0 123.

Q is

Pressing theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 37.

Pressing also lock the fuel door.

Q may also arm the

Q on the transmitter will

K : Press to unlock the driver door.

Press again to unlock all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal indicators flash to indicate unlocking has occurred.

See Vehicle Personalization 0 123.

Pressing theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 37.

Pressing also unlock the fuel door.

K may also disarm the

K on the transmitter will

7 : Press and release one time to

initiate vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps

three times. Press and hold least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash for

30 seconds, or until again, or the key is placed in the ignition and turned to ON/RUN.

7 is pressed

7 for at

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Programming Keys to the Vehicle

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

Programming with Two Recognized Keys

To program a new key:

1. Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition and turn the key to the ON/ RUN position.

2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key.

3. Quickly, within five seconds, insert the second original already programmed key in the ignition and turn the key to the ON/RUN position.

4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key.

5. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds.

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

6. Repeat Steps 1–5 if additional keys are to be programmed.

If a key is lost or damaged, see your dealer to have a new key made.

Programming without a Recognized Key

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

If two currently recognized keys are not available, follow this procedure to program the first key.

This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete for the first key. The

vehicle must be off and all of the keys you wish to program must be with you.

1. Insert the new vehicle key into the ignition.

2. Turn to ON/RUN. The security light will come on.

3. Wait 10 minutes until the security light turns off.

4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.

5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more times. After the third time, turn to ON/RUN; the key is learned and all previously known keys will no longer work with the vehicle.

6. To program the second key, turn to OFF and insert the second key to be learned and rotate to ON/RUN.

After the two keys are learned, remaining keys can be learned by following the procedure in “Programming with Two Recognized Keys.”

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Battery Replacement (1LT Only)

2. Remove the battery cover by prying it with a finger.

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

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

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

Remote Keyless Entry

Caution

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

The battery is not rechargeable. To replace the battery:

1. Press the button on the transmitter to extend the key.

(RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)

The RKE transmitter may work up to 20 m (66 ft) away from the vehicle.

Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 25.

2LT

The following buttons are on the transmitter:

Q : Press once to lock all doors and

the liftgate. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate locking.

If any door is open when pressed, all doors and the liftgate will lock, if disabled through vehicle personalization. If enabled, only the driver door unlocks.

See Vehicle Personalization 0 123.

Q is

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Pressing Q may also arm the theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 37.

Pressing also lock the fuel door.

Q on the transmitter will

K : Press to unlock the driver door.

Press again to unlock all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal indicators flash to indicate unlocking has occurred.

See Vehicle Personalization 0 123.

Pressing theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 37.

Pressing also unlock the fuel door.

K may also disarm the

K on the transmitter will

7 : Press and release one time to

initiate vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps

three times. Press and hold least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash for

30 seconds, or until again or the key is placed in the ignition and turned to ON/RUN.

7 is pressed

7 for at

Keyless Access Operation

Some vehicles have a Keyless Access system that lets you lock and unlock the doors without removing the RKE transmitter from your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The RKE transmitter should be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door being opened. If the vehicle has this feature, there will be buttons on the outside front door handles.

The vehicle can be customized to always unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock button press. See Vehicle Personalization 0 123.

Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Driver Door

When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on the driver door handle will unlock the driver door. If the lock/unlock button is pressed again within five seconds, all passenger doors will unlock. Pull the door handle to unlatch the door.

Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Similar

Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur:

It has been no more than five seconds since the first lock/ unlock button press.

The lock/unlock button presses were used to unlock all doors.

Any vehicle door has opened and all doors are now closed.

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Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Passenger Doors

When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the passenger door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on the passenger door handle will unlock all doors.

Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur:

The lock/unlock button was used to unlock all doors.

Any vehicle door has opened and all doors are now closed.

Passive Locking

If equipped with Keyless Access, the vehicle will lock several seconds after all doors are closed if the vehicle is off and at least one transmitter has been removed or none remain in the vehicle.

If other electronic devices interfere with the RKE transmitter signal, the vehicle may not detect the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle. If passive locking is enabled, the

doors may lock with the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle. Do not leave the RKE transmitter in an unattended vehicle.

Temporary Disable of Passive Locking Feature

Temporarily disable the passive locking by pressing and holding

on the interior door switch with a door open for at least four seconds, or until three chimes are heard. Passive locking will then remain

disabled until is pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on.

To customize the doors to automatically lock when exiting the vehicle, see Vehicle Personalization 0 123.

Remote Left In Vehicle Alert

When the vehicle is turned off and a remote is left in the vehicle, the horn will chirp three times after all doors are closed. To turn on or off see Vehicle Personalization 0 123.

Q on the interior door

Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle

Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work. Any remaining transmitters will need to be reprogrammed. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters matched to it.

Programming with Recognized Transmitters (Keyless Access Vehicles Only)

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

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1. Place the two recognized transmitter(s) in the transmitters pocket. The transmitter pocket is in the center console storage area.

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. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket.

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

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 ENGINE START/ STOP button for at least 10 seconds to exit programming mode.

Programming without Recognized Transmitters (Keyless Access Vehicles Only)

If two currently recognized transmitters are not available, follow this procedure to program up to eight transmitters. This feature is not available in Canada. 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 ignition.

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

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.

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

To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6.

When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ignition for at least 10 seconds to exit programming mode.

Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery

If the transmitter battery is weak, the DIC may display NO REMOTE DETECTED when trying to start the vehicle. The REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message may

4. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket, which is inside the center console storage area.

5. Press ENGINE START/STOP. 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 pocket and

press

also be displayed at this time.

To start the vehicle:

1. Place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket with the buttons facing the front of the vehicle.

2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and press ENGINE START/STOP.

Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.

Battery Replacement (2LT Only)

Replace the battery in the transmitter soon if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC.

Caution

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:

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1. Insert a flat, thin object in the center of the transmitter to separate and remove the back cover.

2. Lift the battery with a flat object.

3. Remove the battery.

4. Insert the new battery, positive side toward the back cover. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.

5. Push the transmitter together.

Door Locks

Warning

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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

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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 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 or press the RKE transmitter. See Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) 0 28 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) 0 26.

Q or K on

Keyless Access

The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door being opened.

Press the button on the door dandle to open. See Keyless Access Operation under Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) 0 28 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) 0 26.

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Power Door Locks

To lock and unlock the doors from inside the vehicle:

Press

Q or K, if equipped.

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

Q is pressed on the power

When door lock switch while the door is open, a chime will sound three times indicating delayed locking is active.

The doors will lock automatically five seconds after all doors are closed. If a door is reopened before that time, the five-second timer will reset when all doors are closed again.

Q on the door lock switch

Press again or press

transmitter to lock the doors immediately.

This feature can also be programmed. See Vehicle Personalization 0 123.

Q on the RKE

Automatic Door Locks

Delayed Locking

This feature delays the locking of the doors until five seconds after all doors are closed.

If equipped, the vehicle is programmed so that when the doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park) for automatic transmissions, or the vehicle speed

is above 13 km/h (8 mph) for manual transmissions, the doors and the liftgate will lock.

To unlock the doors and the liftgate:

Press

K on the door.

If equipped with an automatic transmission, shift the transmission into P (Park).

If equipped with a manual transmission, remove the key from the ignition.

Lockout Protection

Key Access : When locking is

requested with the driver door open and the key in the ignition, all the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock.

This can be manually overridden by pressing and holding

power door lock switch.

Keyless Access : When locking is requested with the driver door open and the vehicle is in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, all the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock.

Q on the

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If the vehicle is off and locking is requested while a door is open, when all doors are closed the vehicle will check for RKE transmitters inside. If an RKE transmitter is detected and the number of RKE transmitters inside has not reduced, the driver door will unlock and the horn will sound three times.

This can be manually overridden by pressing and holding

power door lock switch.

Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout

Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout, when on, will unlock the driver door if locking is requested while the driver door is open. This feature can be turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menus. See Vehicle Personalization 0 123.

Q on the

Safety Locks

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.

Caution

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.

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.

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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.

Doors

Liftgate

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

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

Close all of the windows.

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

Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the

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highest setting. See “Climate Control Systems” in the Index.

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

For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust 0 184.

Caution

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

To unlock the liftgate, press the power door lock switch or on the RKE transmitter to unlock all doors. If equipped, use the key in the key cylinder.

K on

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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.

Press the touch pad and lift to open or, if equipped, pull the handle and lift up.

To lock the liftgate, press power door lock switch or on the RKE transmitter. If equipped, lock using the key in the key cylinder. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation (Keyless Access) 0 28 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) 0 26.

When closing the liftgate, close from the center so that it fully latches.

Q on the

The security light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, indicates the status of the system:

Off : Alarm system is disarmed.

On Solid : Vehicle is secured

during the delay to arm the system.

Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. A door, the hood, or the liftgate is open.

Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed.

Arming the Alarm System

1. Turn off the vehicle.

2. Lock the vehicle with one of the following:

Use the RKE transmitter.

With a door open, press on the interior.

3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm, and the indicator light will begin to slowly flash indicating the alarm system is operating.

Pressing 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.

Q on the RKE

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

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

The alarm will also be activated if the passenger door, the liftgate, or the hood is opened without first disarming the system. When the alarm is activated, the turn signals flash and the horn sounds for about 30 seconds. The alarm system will then re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized event.

K on the RKE

Disarming the System

To disarm the system or turn off the alarm if it has been activated, do one of the following:

Press

K on the RKE transmitter.

Start the vehicle.

To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:

Lock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter after all occupants have left the vehicle and all doors are closed.

Always unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Unlocking the driver door with the key will not disarm the alarm.

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

How to Detect a Tamper Condition

If K is pressed on the RKE transmitter and the horn chirps or the lights flash three times, a previous alarm occurred while the system was armed.

If the alarm has been activated, a message will appear on the DIC. See Vehicle Messages (Base Level)

0 116 or Vehicle Messages (Uplevel) 0 117 for more

information.

Immobilizer

See Radio Frequency Statement 0 306.

Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)

This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system.

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

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

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

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

Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)

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

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

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

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

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.

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

The security light in 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 your 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 engine does not start and the security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the vehicle off and try again.

If the RKE transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another transmitter. Or, you may try placing the transmitter in the transmitter pocket in the center console. See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery” under Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) 0 28 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) 0 26.

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If the engine does not start with the other transmitter or when the transmitter is in the pocket in the center console, 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.

Manual Mirrors

If equipped, controls for the outside manual mirror are next to each mirror. Adjust to see a little of the side of the vehicle.

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Power Mirrors

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

2. Use the control knob to adjust the mirror so the side and the area behind the vehicle can be seen.

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

Folding Mirrors

Manual 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.

Heated Mirrors

If equipped, the rear window defogger also heats the outside mirrors.

1 : Press to heat the outside

mirrors.

See “Rear Window Defogger” under Climate Control Systems 0 160.

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors

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

If equipped with OnStar, the vehicle may have three control buttons at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it. See OnStar Overview 0 310.

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 fuel economy performance. This may result in a

pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open a front window.

Manual Windows

If equipped, turn the hand crank on each door to manually raise or lower the manual windows.

The rear windows do not open fully.

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 0 23.

The windows work when the vehicle is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 182.

Press or pull the switch to open or close the window.

The windows will be temporarily disabled if the window switches are used repeatedly within a short time.

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Window Lockout

This feature stops the rear door passenger window switches from working.

Press

Z to engage the rear

window lockout feature. The indicator light is on when engaged.

Press

Z again to disengage.

Window Express Movement

Express-down/up allows the windows to be opened or closed without holding the window switch. If equipped, press the window switch fully down or pull it up, and quickly release it to engage. Briefly press or pull the same switch to stop window movement.

Express Window Obstacle Detection

The express-up feature will reverse window movement if it comes in contact with an object. Extreme cold or ice could cause the window to

auto-reverse. The window will operate as normal after the object or condition is removed.

Obstacle Detection Override

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If obstacle detection override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically. You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged. Before you use obstacle detection override, make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the window path.

The window can be closed by holding the window switch in the up position if conditions prevent it from express closing.

Programming the Power Windows

Programming may be necessary if the vehicle's battery has been disconnected or discharged. If the window is unable to express-up, program the window:

1. Close all doors.

2. Place the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN.

3. Partially open the window to be programmed, then close it and continue to pull the switch briefly after the window has fully closed.

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

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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.

Roof

Sunroof

If equipped, the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to operate the sunroof. See Ignition Positions (Key Access)

0 176 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) 0 177 and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 182.

Vent/Open : Press and hold e (1) to vent. Press and hold e (1)

again to open the sunroof. Release the switch to stop movement. The sunshade automatically opens with the sunroof, but must be closed manually.

Close : Press and hold close. Release the switch to stop movement.

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

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

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Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Front Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Rear Seats

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Safety Belts

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 57

Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 60

When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

What Will You See after an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Passenger Sensing System . . . 65 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 69

Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 70

Replacing Airbag System Parts

after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Infants and Young Children . . . . 72

Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 75

Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 76

Lower Anchors and Tethers for

Children (LATCH System) . . . . 77

Replacing LATCH System Parts

After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Airbag System

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Securing Child Restraints (With

the Safety Belt in the

Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Securing Child Restraints (With

the Safety Belt in the

Front Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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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.

Rear Seats

The vehicle's rear 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.

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If you are installing a child restraint in the rear seat, see “Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation” under

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 77.

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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

Heated Front Seats

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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.

If equipped, the buttons are on the center console. To operate, the engine must be running.

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.

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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.

Caution

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

Seat Adjustment 0 48 and Reclining Seatbacks 0 49.

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

Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 77.

3. Pull up on the front edge of the rear seat cushion to release it. Tilt the seat cushion forward toward the front of the vehicle.

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

5. Fold the seatback forward and down.

6. Repeat Steps 1–5 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:

1. Move the safety belt out of the way by putting the safety belts into the belt guide on the trim.

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) 0 77.

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. Return the seat cushion to its original position and push down on the front part of the seat cushion until it latches.

6. Remove the safety belt from the belt guide on the trim.

7. Repeat Steps 1–6 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.

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Safety Belts

This section describes how to use safety belts properly, and some things not to do.

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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.

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

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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 0 101.

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.

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Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why

should I have to wear safety belts?

A: Airbags are supplemental

systems only. 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.

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.

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 0 71 or Infants and Young Children 0 72. Follow those rules for

everyone's protection.

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.

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Lap-Shoulder Belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the front outboard seating position may affect the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 65.

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 0 57.

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

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

Always stow the safety belt slowly. If the safety belt webbing returns quickly to the stowed position, the retractor may lock and cannot be pulled out. If this happens, pull the safety belt straight out firmly to unlock the webbing, and then release it. If the webbing is still locked in the retractor, see your

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

dealer.

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.

Safety Belt Pretensioners

This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal, near frontal, or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner

activation are met. Safety belt pretensioners can also help tighten the safety belts in a side crash or a rollover event.

Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, the pretensioners and probably other parts of the vehicle's safety belt system will need to be replaced. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 0 58.

Do not sit on the outboard safety belt while entering or exiting the vehicle or at any time while sitting in the seat. Sitting on the safety belt can damage the webbing and hardware.

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.

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Comfort guides are available through your dealer for the rear outboard seating positions. Instructions are included with the guide.

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 restraints. To wear it, attach it to the regular

safety belt. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender.

Safety System Check

Check that the safety belt reminder, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, and retractors, are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from performing properly. 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, have it replaced immediately.

Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See Safety Belt Reminders 0 101.

Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Safety Belt Care 0 57.

Safety Belt Care

Keep belts clean and dry.

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Do not bleach or dye safety belt webbing. It may severely weaken the webbing. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean and rinse safety belt webbing only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Allow the webbing to dry.

Safety belts should be properly cared for and maintained.

Safety belt hardware should be kept dry and free of dust or debris. As necessary exterior hard surfaces and safety belt webbing may be lightly cleaned with mild soap and water. Ensure there is not excessive dust or debris in the mechanism. If dust or debris exists in the system please see the dealer. Parts may need to be replaced to ensure proper functionality of the system.

Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash

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

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

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

Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 101.

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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.

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? 0 62.

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

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

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.

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 0 71 or Infants and Young Children 0 72.

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 0 101 for more information.

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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.

Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Side Similar

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

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

Rear Seat Driver Side Shown,

Passenger Side Similar

On vehicles with second row seat-mounted side impact airbags, they are in the sides of the seatback closest to the door.

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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 0 59. 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 either crash severity or occupant interaction.

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.

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.

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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? 0 60.

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? 0 62.

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

What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?

After the frontal, knee, 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? 0 60.

The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags. Airbag inflation does not

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prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle.

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

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

The feature may also activate, without airbag inflation, after an event that exceeds a predetermined threshold. You can lock the doors, turn off the interior lamps, and turn off the 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 fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable after a moderate crash, there may be concealed damage that could make it difficult to safely operate the vehicle.

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

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

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

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

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

Recording and Privacy 0 308 and Event Data Recorders 0 308.

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.

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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 overhead console when the vehicle is started.

United States

Canada

The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, will be visible during the system check. When the system check is complete, either the word ON or OFF, or the symbol for

on or off, will be visible. See

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 102.

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.

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.

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 deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though the airbag(s) are off.

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Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat, even if the airbag is off. If securing 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 child restraints in the rear seat. Consider using another vehicle to transport the child when a rear seat is not available.

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 an infant is present in a child restraint.

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

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 0 102.

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, including children in 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 0 101 for more information, including important safety information.

If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint

The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag if the system determines that an infant is present

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in 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 (With the Safety Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 84 or Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Front Seat) 0 86.

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 0 47.

6. Restart the vehicle.

The passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the airbags for a child in a child restraint depending upon the child’s size. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat, even if the on indicator is not lit.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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 0 69

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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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 0 305.

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are close to an airbag when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. They are probably part of the airbag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so.

Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Adding accessories that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end, or side sheet metal may keep the airbag system from working properly. The operation of the airbag system can also be affected by changing 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 0 65.

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If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see Different Size Tires and Wheels 0 255 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 0 298.

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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? 0 60. See your dealer for service.

Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash

Airbag System Check

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The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 101.

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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

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A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not properly 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

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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 0 101.

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Child Restraints

Older Children

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

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

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

Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, try using the rear safety belt comfort guide, if available. See “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 55. If a comfort guide is not available, or 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.

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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 0 55.

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

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

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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.

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

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That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.

Infants and Young Children

Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety

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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. The shoulder belt can tighten but cannot be loosened if it is locked. The shoulder belt locks when it is pulled all the way out of the retractor. It unlocks when the shoulder belt is allowed to go all the way back into the retractor, but it cannot do this if it is wrapped around a child’s neck. If the shoulder belt is locked and tightened around a child’s neck, the only way to loosen the belt is to cut it.

Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts.

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 or child should be secured in an appropriate restraint.

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Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front outboard 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 front outboard seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go.

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Child restraints are devices used to restrain, seat, or position children in the vehicle and are sometimes called child seats or car seats.

There are three basic types of child restraints:

Forward-facing child restraints

Rearward-facing child restraints

Belt-positioning booster seats

The proper child restraint for your child depends on their size, weight, and age, and also on whether the child restraint is compatible with the vehicle in which it will be used.

For each type of child restraint, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manufacturer's instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs.

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To reduce the risk of neck and head injury in a crash, infants and toddlers should be secured in a rear-facing child restraint until age two, or until they reach the maximum height and weight limits of their child restraint.

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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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Forward-Facing Child Seat

Rear-Facing Infant Seat

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

Booster Seats

A belt-positioning booster seat is used for children who have outgrown their forward-facing child restraint. Boosters are designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system until the child is large enough for the vehicle safety belts to fit properly without a booster seat. See the safety belt fit test in Older Children 0 71.

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Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle

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

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) 0 77 for more

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

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

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

In some areas 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 an appropriate child restraint secured in a rear seating position.

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

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

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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.

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

Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in

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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 0 65 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.

Depending on where you place the child restraint and the size of the child restraint, you may not be able to access adjacent safety belts 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 follow the instructions that came with the child restraint system and secure the child restraint system properly.

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

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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 attached using only the top tether.

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).

See Securing Child Restraints (With

the Safety Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 84 or Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Front Seat) 0 86.

Child restraints built after March 2014 will be labeled with the specific child weight up to which the LATCH system can be used to install the restraint.

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. In this case, the safety belt must be used (with top tether where available) to

secure the child restraint. See

Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 84 or Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Front Seat) 0 86.

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

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

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.

I : Seating positions with

top tether anchors.

H : Seating positions with two lower

anchors.

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

To assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is near the trim opening used to access the anchor.

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system secured in a rear seating position. See Where to Put the Restraint 0 76 for additional information.

Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System

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If a LATCH-type child restraint is

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

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

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

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

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To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, 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.

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wrapped around a child’s neck. If the shoulder belt is locked and tightened around a child’s neck, the only way to loosen the belt is to cut it.

Buckle any unused safety belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock, and tighten the belt behind the child restraint after the child restraint has been installed.

Caution

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.

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Do not fold the rear seatback when the seat is occupied. 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 0 76.

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.

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

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manufacturer instructions. See Seat Adjustment 0 48.

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. Attach the top tether to

the top tether anchor. The cargo cover can be removed and placed in a secure area if it interferes with the attachment of the top tether to the top tether anchor.

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.

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.

If the rear outboard seating position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a single tether,

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raise the head restraint and route the tether under the head restraint and in between the head restraint posts.

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, see “Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System” previously in this section.

Store the head restraints in a secure 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

place.

To remove the head restraint:

1. Partially fold the seatback forward. See Rear Seats 0 51 for more information.

2. Press both buttons on the head restraint posts at the same time and pull up on the head restraint.

3. Store the head restraints in a secure place.

4. When the child restraint is removed, reinstall the head restraint before the seating position is used.

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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.

To reinstall the head restraint:

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 0 47.

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

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

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

Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the 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) 0 77 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) 0 77 for top tether anchor locations.

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

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

If the child restraint or vehicle seat position does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.

If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint 0 76.

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) 0 77.

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

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

Position the release button on the buckle, away from the child restraint system, so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.

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

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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) 0 77.

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

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.

attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.

To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor, disconnect it. 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) 0 77 for additional

information on installing the head restraint properly.

Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Front 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 0 76.

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 0 65 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 102 for more

information, 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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A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front outboard 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 front outboard passenger frontal airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position.

Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag(s) are off. If you secure a

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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.

See Passenger Sensing System 0 65 for additional information.

If the child restraint uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 77 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.

When using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position, follow the instructions that came with the child restraint and the following instructions:

1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. Move the seat upward or the seatback to an upright position, if needed, to get a tight installation of the 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 0 102.

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

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through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be

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

Position the release button on the buckle, away from the child restraint system, so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.

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.

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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 on indicator is lit, see “If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint” under Passenger Sensing System 0 65.

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

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Storage

Storage Compartments

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 90

Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Additional Storage Features

Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

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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Cargo Cover

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Do not place objects on the cargo cover. Sudden stops or turns can cause objects to be thrown in the vehicle. You or others could be injured.

The cargo cover can be used to cover items in the rear of the vehicle. The cargo cover is larger than the tailgate opening. Turn it for easy removal or installation.

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To remove, pull the cargo cover upward.

To reinstall, align the cover with the hooks on the trim panel edge and push downward.

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Cargo Tie-Downs

The cargo tie-downs can be used to secure small loads.

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Instruments and Controls

Controls

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 93

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 93

Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 94

Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . 95

Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 101

Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . 101

Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Charging System Light . . . . . . . 103

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . 103

Service Vehicle Soon Light .. . 105

Owner Manual Indicator . . . . . . 105

Brake System Warning

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

Warning Light .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Operate Pedal Light . . . . . . . . . . 106

Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Power Steering Warning

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Lane Departure Warning

(LDW) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 107

Ultrasonic Parking Sensor

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Traction Off Light .. . . . . . . . . . . . 107

StabiliTrak Traction Control System (TCS)/

StabiliTrak Engine Coolant Temperature

Warning Light .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 109

Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 110

Immobilizer Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Reduced Engine Power

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 111

Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . 111

OFF Light . . . . . . . . 108

Light . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . 111

Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Information Displays

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Vehicle Messages

Vehicle Messages (Base

Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Vehicle Messages

(Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Battery Voltage and Charging

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Brake System Messages . . . . . 118

Compass Messages . . . . . . . . . . 118

Cruise Control Messages . . . . . 118

Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . 118

Engine Cooling System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . 119

Engine Power Messages . . . . . 120

Fuel System Messages . . . . . . . 120

Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 120

Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Object Detection System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Ride Control System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 122

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Service Vehicle Messages .. . . 122

Tire Messages .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Transmission Messages .. . . . . 123

Vehicle Reminder

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Window Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Vehicle Personalization

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 123

Controls

Steering Wheel Adjustment

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.

Steering Wheel Controls

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

b g : For vehicles with Bluetooth or

OnStar, press to interact with those systems. See Bluetooth

(Infotainment Controls) 0 151 or Bluetooth (Overview) 0 149 or OnStar Overview 0 310.

$ i : Press to silence the vehicle

speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with

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Bluetooth or OnStar systems, press to reject an incoming call, or to end a current call.

LO : Use for slow wipes.

_ SRC ^ : Press to select a source

or toggle to change favorite stations.

x − : Press + to increase the

volume. Press − to decrease the volume.

Horn

Press a on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn.

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.

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.

1X : For a single wipe, briefly move

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

Wiper Parking

If the ignition is put in OFF while the wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they will immediately stop.

If the windshield wiper lever is then moved to OFF before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes, the wipers will restart and move to the base of the windshield.

If the ignition is put in OFF while the wipers are performing wipes due to windshield washing, the wipers continue to run until they reach the base of the windshield.

b : Pull the windshield wiper lever

toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. The wipers will continue until the lever is released or the maximum wash time is reached. When the windshield wiper lever is released, additional wipes may occur depending on how long the windshield washer had been activated. See Washer Fluid 0 224 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

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

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Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade Replacement 0 228.

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

Rear Window Wiper/ Washer

If equipped with the rear wiper/ washer, the controls are on the end of the windshield wiper lever.

ON : Press the upper portion of the button for continuous rear window wipes.

OFF : The rear wiper turns off when the button is returned to the middle position.

INT : Press the lower portion of the button to set a delay between wipes.

a : Push the windshield wiper lever

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

Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear

If the rear wiper control is off, the rear wiper will automatically operate continuously when the shift lever is in R (Reverse), and the front windshield wiper is performing low or high speed wipes. If the rear wiper control is off, the shift lever is in R (Reverse), and the front windshield wiper is performing interval wipes, then the rear wiper automatically performs interval wipes.

This feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization 0 123.

The windshield washer reservoir is used for the windshield and the rear window. Check the fluid level in the reservoir if either washer is not working. See Washer Fluid 0 224.

Compass

The vehicle may have a compass display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). The compass receives its heading and other information from the Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak information.

The compass system is designed to operate for a certain number of miles or degrees of turn before needing a signal from the GPS satellites. When the compass display shows CAL, drive the vehicle for a short distance in an open area where it can receive a GPS signal. The compass system will automatically determine when a GPS signal is restored and provide

, and vehicle speed

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a heading again. See Compass Messages 0 118 for the messages

that may be displayed for the compass.

Clock

The infotainment system controls are used to access the time and date settings through the menu system. See Operation 0 138 on how to use the menu system.

Setting the Time and Date

When Auto Set is enabled, the time cannot be manually set.

1. Press

2. Touch Time and Date, then Set

3. Touch + or − to adjust the

4. Touch

5. Touch

Auto Set

1. Press {, then touch Settings.

{, then touch Settings.

Time or Set Date.

value.

R or Q to adjust AM or

PM for 12 hour format.

2. Touch Time and Date, then Auto Set.

3. Select from the available selections.

4. Touch

Setting the 12/24 Hour Format

1. Press {, then touch Settings.

2. Touch Time and Date, then select 12h or 24h format.

3. Touch

Setting the Month and Day Format

1. Press {, then touch Settings.

2. Touch Time and Date, then Set Date Format.

3. Select DD/MM/YYYY (day/ month/year), MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year), or YYYY/ MM/DD (year/month/day) format.

4. Touch

Power Outlets

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

The vehicle has an accessory power outlet on the center stack.

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

Warning

{

Power is always supplied to the outlets. Do not leave electrical equipment plugged in when the vehicle is not in use because the vehicle could catch fire and cause injury or death.

Caution

Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will drain the battery. Always unplug electrical equipment when not in

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use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 20 amp rating.

Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could overload vehicle or adapter fuses. If a problem is experienced, see your dealer.

When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 205.

Caution

Hanging heavy equipment from the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. The power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only, such as cell phone charge cords.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury.

Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gauges shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous.

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Instrument Cluster

Cluster with Base Level DIC (English Shown, Metric Similar)

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Cluster with Uplevel DIC (English Shown, Metric Similar)

Chevrolet Spark 2017 Owner's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introduction

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Using this Manual

Danger, Warning, and Caution

Symbols

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Initial Drive Information

Door Locks

Liftgate

Windows

Seat Adjustment

Second Row Seats

Head Restraint Adjustment

Safety Belts

Passenger Sensing System

Mirror Adjustment

Interior Lighting

Steering Wheel Adjustment

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)

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

Parking Assist

Power Outlets

Sunroof

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

Tire Pressure Monitor

Fuel

E85 or FlexFuel

Engine Oil Life System

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Roadside Assistance Program

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access)

Door Locks

Power Door Locks

Automatic Door Locks

Delayed Locking

Lockout Protection

Safety Locks

Doors

Liftgate

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Alarm System

Immobilizer

Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)

Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

Manual Mirrors

Power Mirrors

Folding Mirrors

Heated Mirrors

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror

Windows

Manual Windows

Power Windows

Sun Visors

Roof