GMC Savana - NAV (2022) Owner Manual

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Contents

Introduction .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254

Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266

OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277

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, GMC, the GMC
Truck Emblem, and SAVANA 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 GMC wherever it appears in
this manual.

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’s
manual, including changes in standard or
optional content.

If the vehicle has the Duramax Diesel
engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement
for additional and specific information on
this engine.

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:

Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 84785080 A First Printing

©

2021 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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2 Introduction

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

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

Caution

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.

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’s 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. See the features in this manual for
information.

u : Air Conditioning System

G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil

9 : Airbag Readiness Light

! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$ : Brake System Warning Light

9 : Dispose of Used Components Properly
P : Do Not Apply High Pressure Water

B : Engine Coolant Temperature

_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited

H : Flammable

[ : Forward Collision Alert

R : Fuse Block Cover Lock Location

+ : Fuses

j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child Restraints

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Q : Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly

Installed

| : Lane Change Alert
@ : Lane Departure Warning
A : Lane Keep Assist

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure

X : Park Assist

~ : Pedestrian Ahead Indicator

O : Power

7 : Rear Cross Traffic Alert

I : Registered Technician

/ : Remote Vehicle Start

h : Risk of Electrical Fire

> : Seat Belt Reminders

I : Side Blind Zone Alert

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak/Electronic

Stability Control (ESC)

a : Under Pressure
k : Vehicle Ahead Indicator

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Instrument Panel Overview

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1. Air Vents 0 118.

2. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons
(Out of View). See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 82.

3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and

Lane-Change Signals 0 93.
Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 68.

4. Horn 0 68.

5. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 93.

6. Instrument Cluster 0 72.

7. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission

0 137.
Manual Mode 0 139 (If Equipped).

8. Climate Control Systems 0 114.

9. Infotainment. See Overview (AM-FM
Radio) 0 98.

10. Power Outlets 0 70.

11. USB Port (If Equipped). See Auxiliary
Devices 0 103.

12. Power Outlet 110/120 Volt Alternating
Current. See Power Outlets 0 70.

13. Rear Heating System 0 116 (If Equipped).
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 152 (If

Equipped).

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System

0 149 (If Equipped).

14. Passenger Airbag On-Off Switch (If
Equipped). See Airbag On-Off Switch
0 42.

15. Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 142.

16. Tow/Haul Mode Button (If Equipped). See
Tow/Haul Mode 0 140.

17. Steering Wheel Controls 0 67 (If
Equipped).

18. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 66 (Out of
View), (If Equipped).

19. Parking Brake Release. See Parking Brake
0 141.

20. Cruise Control 0 144 (If Equipped).
Fast Idle System 0 133 (If Equipped).

21. Parking Brake 0 141.

22. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View).
See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 0 77.

23. Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0 94.

Dome Lamp Override. See Dome Lamps
0 94.

24. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 91.

Introduction 5

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6 Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . 8

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Cargo Door Relocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Doors

Side Door (60/40 Swing-Out) . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Sliding Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Rear Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 16

Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Trailer-Tow Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Swing-Out Windows . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 20

Enhanced Technology Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Keys and Locks

Keys

Warning

{

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

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Warning

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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
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.

The ignition key and key rings, and RKE
transmitter, if equipped, are designed to
work together as a system to reduce the
risk of unintentionally moving the key out
of the RUN position. The ignition key has a
small hole to allow attachment of the
provided key ring. It is important that any

replacement ignition keys have a small hole.
See your dealer if a replacement key is
required.

The combination and size of the rings that
came with your keys were specifically
selected for your vehicle. The rings are
connected to the key like two links of a
chain to reduce the risk of unintentionally
moving the key out of the RUN position. Do
not add any additional items to the ring
attached to the ignition key. Attach
additional items only to the second ring,
and limit added items to a few essential
keys or small, light items no larger than an
RKE transmitter.

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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.

The key is used for the ignition, and all
locks.

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

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

If locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside
Assistance Program 0 261.

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With an active OnStar or connected service
plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview
0 269.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Do not make changes or modifications to
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). This could
void authorization to use this equipment.
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 266.

If there is a decrease in the RKE operating
range:

.

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

.

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

.

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

.

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

If equipped, the RKE transmitter functions
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the
vehicle.

Other conditions can affect the performance
of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System 0 8.

With Remote Start Shown, Without Similar

Q : Press once to lock all doors. If enabled

through the Driver Information Center (DIC),
the parking lamps flash once to indicate
locking has occurred.

The horn may chirp when
again within five seconds. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 87.

Q is pressed

K : Press to unlock the driver door. If K is

pressed again within five seconds, all
remaining doors unlock.

The interior lamps come on and stay on for
20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.
If enabled through the DIC, the parking
lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has
occurred. See Vehicle Personalization 0 87.

j : Press to unlock only the cargo doors.
/ : If equipped, press Q and then press

and hold
until the turn signal lamps flash to start the
engine from outside the vehicle using the
RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start

0 10. To turn on or off, see Vehicle
Personalization 0 87.

/ for at least four seconds or

L : Press and release to initiate vehicle

locator. The turn signal lamps flash and the
horn sounds three times.

Press and hold
two seconds to activate the panic alarm. The
turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds
repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm turns

L for more than

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off when the ignition is turned on or L is
pressed again. The ignition must be off for
the panic alarm to work.

Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle

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

To avoid personal injury, do not touch
metal surfaces on the RKE transmitter
when it has been exposed to extreme
heat. These surfaces can be hot to the
touch at temperatures above 59 °C
(138 °F).

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

{

Battery Replacement

Warning

{

Never allow children to play with the RKE
transmitter. The transmitter contains a
small battery, which can be a choking
hazard. If swallowed, internal burns can
occur, resulting in severe injury or death.
Seek medical attention immediately if a
battery is swallowed.

Always replace the battery with the
correct type. Replacing the battery with
an incorrect type could potentially create
a risk of battery explosion. Dispose of
used batteries according to instructions
and local laws. Do not attempt to burn,
crush, or cut the used battery, and avoid
exposing the battery to environments
with extremely low air pressures or high
temperatures.

Warning

Caution

Caution

Caution

If the RKE transmitter is not reassembled
properly, liquids could enter the housing
and damage the circuitry, resulting in an
RKE transmitter malfunction and/or
failure. To prevent damage, always follow
the steps for RKE transmitter reassembly
in this manual to ensure the transmitter
is sealed properly whenever the RKE
transmitter is opened.

Replace the battery if the DIC displays
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY.

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To replace the battery:

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

.

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

.

Twist the tool until the transmitter is
separated.

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

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

4. Set transmitter button side down on a
hard surface and press the other half
straight down to force the halves
together.

Remote Vehicle Start

This vehicle may have a remote start
feature. This feature allows you to start the
engine from outside the vehicle. It may also
start the vehicle's heating or air conditioning
systems. See Climate Control Systems 0 114.

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

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

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

Other conditions can affect the performance
of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System 0 8.

/ : This button will be on the RKE

transmitter if the vehicle has remote start.

To start the engine using the remote start
feature:

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.

2. Press and release

3. Immediately press and hold
turn signal lamps flash. If you cannot see
the lamps, press and hold
four seconds.

Q on the transmitter.

/ until the

/ for at least

When the engine starts, the parking
lamps will turn on and remain on while
the engine is running. The doors will be
locked.

The engine will continue to run for
10 minutes. After 30 seconds, repeat the
steps if a 10-minute extension is desired.
Remote start can be extended only once.

After entering the vehicle during a remote
start, turn the ignition on to drive the
vehicle.

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

If the remote start procedure is used again
before the first 10-minute time frame has
ended, the first 10 minutes will immediately
expire and the second 10-minute time frame
will start.

After the engine has been remote started
two times, or a remote start with an
extension, the ignition must be turned on
and then off before the remote start
procedure can be used again.

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To cancel a remote start do any of the
following:

.

Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle
and press

/ until the parking lamps

turn off.

.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

.

Turn the ignition on and then off.

The remote vehicle start feature will not
operate if:

.

The key is in the ignition.

.

The hood is open.

.

The hazard warning flashers are on.

.

There is an emission control system
malfunction. See Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 77.

.

The engine coolant temperature is
too high.

.

The oil pressure is low.

.

Two remote starts or a start with an
extension have already been provided.

.

The vehicle is not in P (Park).

To turn on or off, see Vehicle Personalization
0 87.

Door Locks

Warning

{

.

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

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To lock the door from the inside, slide the
manual lever on the door down. To unlock
the door, slide the manual lever up.

From the outside, use the key.

If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Entry,
see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 8.

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Power Door Locks

If equipped, press T to lock or unlock the
doors.

When a door is locked, the inside door
handle will not work.

Cargo Door Relocking

If the cargo door is open when the lock
button is pressed on the door or the
RKE transmitter, all doors will lock except
the cargo door. The cargo door will lock
immediately when it is closed or when the
delayed locking feature functions.

Delayed Locking

When locking the doors with the power lock
switch and a door open, the doors will lock
five seconds after the last door is closed. The
horn chirps to signal that the delayed
locking feature is in use.

Pressing

e or Q on the RKE transmitter

will override the delayed locking feature and
immediately lock all the doors.

This feature will not operate if the key is in
the ignition.

This feature can be programmed using the
Driver Information Center (DIC). See “DELAY
DOOR LOCK” in Vehicle Personalization 0 87.

Automatic Door Locks

The vehicle may have an automatic lock/
unlock feature. This feature can be
programmed using the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization
0 87.

Lockout Protection

This feature protects you from locking the
key in the vehicle when the key is in the
ignition and a door is open.

If the power lock switch is pressed when
either the driver, passenger, or rear door is
open, all the doors will lock and then the
driver door will unlock. This feature does not
include the side cargo door.

If the vehicle has an ambulance package,
this feature is disabled.

Safety Locks

Security locks are located on the front
portion of the 60/40 side swing-out door or
the side sliding door.

60/40 Swing-Out Side Door — Passenger Side

For the 60/40 side swing-out door, move the
button to the left for the passenger side
door to engage the security feature.

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Move the button to the right for the
passenger side door to return the door locks
to normal operation.

Side Sliding Door

For the side sliding door, move the button
up to engage the security feature. Move the
button down to return the door locks to
normal operation.

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Doors

Side Door (60/40 Swing-Out)

To open the front portion of a 60/40 door
from the inside, pull the handle toward you
and push the door open.

To open the front portion of a 60/40 door
from the outside, pull out on the handle and
open the door.

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To open the rear portion of a 60/40 door
from the outside, pull the handle on the
side of the rear door and pull the door
toward you.

To close the 60/40 side doors, close the rear
door first. Then close the front door. Check
to make sure that both doors are
completely closed.

The swing-out doors have a check strap
assembly in the door frame to keep the
door from opening beyond 90 degrees.

To open the door beyond 90 degrees, close
the door partially, pull the check strap
toward you and then open the door. When
the door is closed, the check strap will
automatically re-engage.

Sliding Door

To open the sliding side door from the
outside, pull the handle toward the rear of
the vehicle and slide the door open.

To close the sliding side door from the
outside, use the handle to slide the door
toward the front of the vehicle.

When the door is closed, it will be flush with
the side of the body.

To open the sliding side door from the
inside, pull the handle toward the rear of
the vehicle. Then, slide the door toward the
rear of the vehicle.

To close the sliding side door from the
inside, grasp the handle and slide the door
toward the front of the vehicle.

Make sure the door is completely closed
before driving away.

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Rear Doors

Warning

{

Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

.

Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. The doors can be
unlocked and opened while the vehicle
is moving. The chance of being thrown
out of the vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are not locked.
So, all passengers should wear seat
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 open the rear doors from the outside,
pull the handle toward you to open the
passenger side rear door first.

To open the driver side rear door, pull the
latch release at the inside edge of the door.

To close the rear doors, close the driver side
rear door first. Then close the passenger side
rear door. Check to make sure both doors
are completely closed.

Vehicle Security

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

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Vehicle Alarm System

This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system.

Arming the Alarm System

1. Close the side door/rear doors and the
hood. Turn off the vehicle.

2. Lock the vehicle in one of two ways:

.

Use the RKE transmitter.

.

With a door open, press the

Q.

inside

3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will
arm. Pressing

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 or the manual
door lock.

The alarm will also be activated if a
passenger door, side door, rear door, 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.

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Disarming the Alarm System

To disarm the alarm system or turn off the
alarm if it has been activated:

.

Press K on the RKE transmitter.

.

Start the vehicle.

To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:

.

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

.

Always unlock a door with the RKE
transmitter.

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 and the horn chirps and the
lights flash three times, the alarm was
activated while the alarm system was
armed.

If the alarm system has been activated, and
allowed to complete an event
(approximately one minute), a message will
appear on the Driver Information Center
(DIC) the next time the vehicle is started.

Theft Alarm Notification

To enable e-mail or text notification, see
“Theft Alarm Notification” in OnStar Security
0 270.

Testing the Alarm

To test the alarm:

1. Lower the driver window and open the
driver door.

2. Press

Q on the RKE transmitter.

3. Close the door and wait for a few
seconds.

4. Reach in through the open window,
unlock the door with the manual door
lock, and open the door.

This should set off the alarm.
If the alarm does not sound when it

should but the lamps flash, check to see
if the horn works. The horn fuse may be
blown. To replace the fuse, see Fuses and
Circuit Breakers 0 198.

Immobilizer

See Radio Frequency Statement 0 266.

Immobilizer Operation

This vehicle is equipped with the

®

PASS-Key
Security System) theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key III+ is a passive theft deterrent
system.

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

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

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

If the engine does not start and the security
light comes on, the key may have a
damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off
and try again.

If the engine still does not start, and the
key appears to be undamaged, try another
ignition key. If the engine still does not
start with the other key, the vehicle needs
service. If the vehicle does start, the first
key may be faulty. See your dealer or a
locksmith who can service the PASS-Key III+
to have a new key made.

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

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

To program the new key:

1. Verify the new key has
on it.

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

3. After the engine has started, turn the
ignition off and remove the key.

4. Insert the key to be programmed and
turn the ignition on within 10 seconds of
removing the previous key.

1 stamped

The security light will turn off once the
key has been programmed. It may not
be apparent that the security light went
on due to how quickly the key is
programmed.

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

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

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

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

{

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

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If equipped, the lower portion of the driver
and passenger side mirror is convex.
A convex mirror's surface is curved so more
can be seen from the driver seat. The
convex mirror can be adjusted manually to
the driver preferred position for better
vision.

Manual Mirrors

Adjust the mirrors by moving the mirror up
and down and left and right.

The mirrors can be manually folded
in or out.

On the lower portion of each mirror is an
auxiliary convex mirror. A convex mirror's
surface is curved so you can see more from
the driver seat. The auxiliary convex mirrors
can be adjusted manually by moving the
mirror.

Warning

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Trailer-Tow Mirrors

Vehicles with towing mirrors can be
adjusted manually for a clear view of the
objects behind you.

On the lower portion of each mirror there is
an auxiliary convex mirror that can be
adjusted manually to provide an extended
field of view.

The mirrors can be manually folded
in or out.

Power Mirrors

If equipped with power mirrors, select each
mirror by turning the knob clockwise for the
passenger side mirror or counterclockwise
for the driver side mirror. The center
position is neutral.

Adjust the mirror angle by moving the knob
in the desired direction. The auxiliary convex
mirrors can only be adjusted manually.

Folding Mirrors

Manual Folding Mirrors

The mirrors can be folded inward toward
the vehicle to prevent damage when going
through an automatic car wash. Push the
mirror outward to return it to the original
position.

Side Blind Zone Alert

The vehicle may have Side Blind Zone Alert.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0 150.

Heated Mirrors

For vehicles with heated mirrors:

1 : Press to heat the mirrors.

An indicator light in the button lights when
the outside heated mirrors are activated.

See “Rear Window Defogger” under Climate
Control Systems 0 114.

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors

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

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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.

Backup Video Manual Mirror

If equipped, this manual dimming mirror
provides a camera view of the area behind
the vehicle. The video display feature comes
on when the vehicle is shifted in R (Reverse),
and turns off when the vehicle is shifted out
of R (Reverse).

Troubleshooting

If the vehicle is in R (Reverse) and a blue
screen is displayed in the mirror and then
the display shuts off, see your dealer for
service.

See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) 0 147.

Windows

Warning

{

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.

Manual Windows

Operate the manual windows by turning the
hand crank on each door to raise or lower
the side door windows.

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Power Windows

Warning

{

Children could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a closing
window. Never leave keys in a vehicle
with children. See Keys 0 6.

If equipped, power windows work when the
ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 133.

Using the window switch, press to open or
pull to close the window.

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The windows may be temporarily disabled if
they are used repeatedly within a
short time.

Express-Down

The driver window switch has an
express-down feature that allows the
window to be lowered without holding the
switch. Press fully and release the switch
marked AUTO to activate the express-down
mode. This mode can be canceled at any
time by pulling up on the switch. To open
the window part way, lightly tap the switch
until the window is at the desired position.

Swing-Out Windows

To open the side door swing-out window,
pull up on the latch at the edge of the
window. Swing the window out and push
down on the latch to lock the window into
place.

To close the window, pull the latch toward
you and push down on the latch to lock it.

Rear Swing‐Out Windows

The vehicle also has rear swing‐out
windows. The rear swing-out windows work
the same way as the side swing‐out
window, but the latch is located at the
bottom edge of the window.

Enhanced Technology Glass

The vehicle may be equipped with Enhanced
Technology Glass (ETG). ETG is part of the
overall occupant protection system on cargo
vans with five seating positions and
passenger vans. ETG may help keep
passengers sitting next to these fixed
windows from being ejected through the
glass in some, but not all crashes. Even with
this glass, seat belts must still be worn at
all times.

Use only ETG glass approved for the vehicle
for replacement when damaged. Cargo vans
with five seating positions and passenger
vans will have ETG glass in the rear-most
side windows and laminated glass in the
forward window of the sliding door,
if equipped. Long wheelbase cargo vans that
do not have five seating positions may also
have ETG in the rear-most side windows.

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Rear Windows

Rear Side Door Windows (Cargo
Van Only)

Warning

{

The vehicle may have a partition behind
the front seats or vertical metal panels
on the inside of the rear side door
windows. These are part of the occupant
protection system. Do not remove them.

Sun Visors

To block out glare, swing down the sun
visors. You can also swing them to the side.

Visor Vanity Mirror

The vehicle may have visor vanity mirrors,
with or without lamps. Lift the mirror cover
to turn the lamps on, if equipped.

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Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Rear Seats

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Seat Belts

Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . 29

Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . 35

Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Seat Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a

Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Airbag System

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 40

What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 41

How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . 41

What Will You See after an Airbag

Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Airbag On-Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Replacing Airbag System Parts after a

Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children

(LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Replacing LATCH System Parts After a

Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat

Belt in the Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat

Belt in the Front Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Head Restraints

On vehicles with factory installed seats, the
front seats have built-in head restraints that
are not adjustable in the outboard seating
positions.

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment

Warning

{

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

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Reclining Seatbacks

Warning

{

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

To adjust the seat:

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

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

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

Power Seat Adjustment

Warning

{

The power seats will work with the
ignition off. Children could operate the
power seats and be injured. Never leave
children alone in the vehicle.

To adjust a power seat, if available, use the
controls on the front of the seat:

.

Move the center knob to the right or left
to move the seat forward or rearward.

.

Move the center knob up or down to
raise or lower the seat.

.

Move the right or left lever up or down
to raise or lower the front or rear of the
seat cushion.

To recline the seatback:

1. Lift the lever on the inboard side of
the seat.

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

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

To return the seatback to the upright
position:

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

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

Warning

{

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

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

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

(Continued)

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

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

Rear Seats

Removing the Rear Seat

Disconnect the mini-latch plates for the
lap-shoulder belts on the bench seat to be
removed.

Warning (Continued)

1. To do this, press the tip of a key into
the release hole of the seat belt buckle
while pulling up on the seat belt.

2. Locate the pins.
On a three-passenger seat there are

two pins on the inboard sides of the rear
seats.

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Carpet Floor Covering

Carpet Floor Covering

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On a four-passenger seat, each half of
the seat has a set of pins. The left side
has a set marked “L”, and the right side
has a set marked “R”.

If the vehicle is equipped with a vinyl
floor covering, the pins are under a flap
that has been cut into the vinyl.

3. If equipped, release the pin from the lock
ring by pushing down on the top of the
ring and lifting the lock tab from
the ring.

4. Pull the pin handle up to disengage the
pin from the retaining clip, and then pull
the pin out.

5. Repeat this procedure for the other pins.

6. Pull the seat rearward about 5 cm (2 in),
and then lift the seat from the floor
rails.

7. Remove the seat from the vehicle.

Vinyl Floor Covering

The left side pin has a gray cap with a
black “L” marked on it.

The right side pin has a black cap with a
white “R” marked on it.

Vinyl Floor Covering

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8. For the second and third row seats, stow
the seat belt latch by attaching the clip
on the seat belt latch to the trim just
inside the side door.

For the last row of seats, stow the seat
belt latch plate on the clip at the
window trim. Roll the mini-latch into the
seat belt webbing and then hook the
seat belt latch plate on the clip.

Reinstalling the Rear Seats

Warning

{

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

Warning

{

A seat 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 seat belts are properly routed and
attached, and are not twisted.

1. Position the seat into the open slots in
both rails. Push the seat forward in the
rail, hooking both seat bases onto the
pins inside of the rails.

2. Locate the hole in the rail to install the
locking pins at the rear of the seat base.
If the vehicle is equipped with a vinyl
floor covering, pull the flap that has
been cut into the vinyl.

3. Insert the locking pins into the seat base
and push the seat to line up the pins
with the base.

On a three-passenger seat, the pin with
the black cap marked “R” must be
installed on the right side and the pin
with the gray cap marked “L” must be
installed on the left side.

On a four-passenger seat, the pins
marked “R” must be installed on the half
of the seat on the right side. The pins
marked “L” must be installed on the half
of the seat on the left side.

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4. Push the pin(s) marked “R” down until
they are in the retaining clip. If equipped
with a locking ring, ensure the ring is
open, place the pin inside the ring, and
secure the pin with the lock ring.

5. Pull on the pin to ensure the lock ring is
closed.

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Carpet Floor Covering

Carpet Floor Covering

Vinyl Floor Covering

Vinyl Floor Covering

6. Push the pin(s) marked “L” down until
they are in the retaining clip. If equipped
with a locking ring, ensure the ring is
open, place the pin inside the ring, and
secure the pin with the lock ring.

7. Pull on the pin to ensure the lock ring is
closed.

8. If the vehicle is equipped with a vinyl
floor covering, put the vinyl back to its
original position.

9. Repeat this procedure for the other
seat base.

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10. Connect the mini-latch plates for the
lap-shoulder belts by inserting the latch
plates into the mini-buckles attached at
the outboard positions of the bench seat.
Do not twist the belts.

11. Check that all locking pins are locked
into place before operating the vehicle.

Seat Belts

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

Warning

{

Do not let anyone ride where a seat belt
cannot be worn properly. In a crash,
if you or your passenger(s) are not
wearing seat belts, injuries can be much
worse than if you are wearing seat 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

(Continued)

areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow passengers
to ride in any area of the vehicle that is
not equipped with seats and seat belts.

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

This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to
buckle the seat belts. See Seat Belt
Reminders 0 75.

Why Seat Belts Work

Warning (Continued)

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 seat belts!

When you wear a seat 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
seat belts. That is why wearing seat belts
makes such good sense.

Questions and Answers About Seat Belts

Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a

crash if I am wearing a seat belt?

A: You could be — whether you are

wearing a seat belt or not. Your chance
of being conscious during and after a
crash, so you can unbuckle and get out,
is much greater if you are belted.

Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I

have to wear seat belts?

A: Airbags are supplemental systems only.

They work with seat belts — not instead
of them. Whether or not an airbag is
provided, all occupants still have to
buckle up to get the most protection.

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

How to Wear Seat Belts Properly

Follow these rules for everyone's protection.

There are additional things to know about
seat belts and children, including smaller
children and infants. If a child will be riding
in the vehicle, see Older Children 0 46 or
Infants and Young Children 0 47. Review
and follow the rules for children in addition
to the following rules.

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 seat belts.

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

.

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

.

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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Warning

{

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

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

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

Always use the correct buckle for your
seating position.

Never route the lap or shoulder belt over an
armrest.

Warning

{

The seat belt can be pinched if it is
routed under plastic trim on the seat,
such as trim around the rear seatback
folding handle or side airbag. In a crash,
pinched seat belts might not provide
adequate protection. Never allow seat
belts to be routed under plastic trim
pieces.

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Warning

{

You can be seriously injured or killed if
the shoulder belt is worn behind your
back, under your legs, or wrapped around
your 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
you. You may have to cut the seat belt if
it is locked and tightened around you.

Lap-Shoulder Belt

All seating positions in the vehicle have a
lap-shoulder belt. If you are using a rear
seating position with a detachable seat belt
and the seat belt is not attached, see

“Reinstalling the Rear Seats” under Rear
Seats 0 24 for instructions on reconnecting

the seat belt to the mini-buckle.

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. See Child Restraint Systems
0 49. If this occurs, let the belt go back
all the way and start again. If the
locking feature stays engaged after
letting the belt go back to stowed
position on the seat, move the seat
rearward or recline the seat until the
shoulder belt retractor lock releases.

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

Pull up on the latch plate to make sure
it is secure. If the belt is not long
enough, see Seat Belt Extender 0 35.

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

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

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

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

To unlatch the belt, push the button on the
buckle. The belt should return to its stowed
position. Slide the latch plate up the seat
belt webbing when the seat belt is not in
use. The latch plate should rest on the
stitching on the seat belt, near the guide
loop on the side wall.

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

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

Seat Belt Height Adjuster

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

Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of
the belt is on the shoulder and not falling
off of it. The belt should be close to, but not
contacting, the neck. Improper shoulder belt
height adjustment could reduce the
effectiveness of the seat belt in a crash. See
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly 0 29.

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Squeeze both sides of the release button
and pull outward. Then move the height
adjuster up or down to the desired position
and release the button.

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

Seat Belt Pretensioners

If the vehicle has seat-mounted side impact
airbags and roof-rail airbags, it also has seat
belt pretensioners for the front outboard
occupants.

Although the seat belt pretensioners cannot
be seen, they are part of the seat belt
assembly. They can help tighten the seat
belts during the early stages of a moderate
to severe frontal, near frontal, or rear crash
if the threshold conditions for pretensioner
activation are met. And, if the vehicle has
roof-rail airbags, seat belt pretensioners can
help tighten the seat 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 seat belt system will need to
be replaced. See Replacing Seat Belt System
Parts after a Crash 0 36.

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

Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides

This vehicle may have rear seat belt comfort
guides. The guides may provide added seat
belt comfort for older children who have
outgrown booster seats and for some adults.
When installed and properly adjusted, the
comfort guide positions the shoulder belt
away from the neck and head.

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The comfort guides for the right rear
outboard seating positions of
three-passenger bench seats are stored in a
pocket on the side of the seatback.

Adjustable comfort guides are available
through your dealer for the left rear
outboard seating positions of the
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outboard seating positions of the
four-passenger bench seats. For these
seating positions, the adjustable comfort
guide attaches to a loop on the outboard
side of the seatback.

Comfort Guide Installation and Removal
(Pocket Style)

To install:

1. Locate the guide in a pocket on the side
of the seatback.

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

3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and
it lies flat. The elastic cord must be
behind the belt with the plastic guide on
the front.

Warning

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

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4. Buckle, position, and release the seat
belt as described previously in this
section. Make sure that the shoulder belt
crosses the shoulder. The belt should be
close to, but not contacting, the neck.

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

Comfort Guide Installation and Removal
(Adjustable Style)

Warning

{

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

Adjustable comfort guides are available
through your dealer for the left rear
outboard seating positions of the
three-passenger bench seats and for the
outboard seating positions of the
four-passenger bench seats. Instructions are
included with the guides.

Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy

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

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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 seat 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 seat belts effective is wearing them
properly.

Seat Belt Extender

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

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But if a seat belt is not long enough, your
dealer will order you an extender. Only a
GM dealer issued extender should be used.
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. For more information on the
proper use and fit of seat belt extenders see
the instruction sheet that comes with the
extender.

Safety System Check

Periodically check the seat belt reminder,
seat belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors,
shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped),
and seat belt anchorages to make sure they
are all in working order. Look for any other
loose or damaged seat belt system parts
that might keep a seat belt system from
performing properly. See your dealer to
have it repaired. Torn, frayed, or twisted
seat belts may not protect you in a crash.
Torn or frayed seat belts can rip apart under
impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed,
have it replaced immediately. If a belt is
twisted, it may be possible to untwist by

reversing the latch plate on the webbing.
If the twist cannot be corrected, ask your
dealer to fix it.

Make sure the seat belt reminder light is
working. See Seat Belt Reminders 0 75.

Keep seat belts clean and dry. See Seat Belt
Care 0 36.

Seat Belt Care

Keep belts clean and dry.

Seat belts should be properly cared for and
maintained.

Seat belt hardware should be kept dry and
free of dust or debris. As necessary, exterior
hard surfaces and seat 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.

Warning

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Do not bleach or dye seat belt webbing.
It may severely weaken the webbing. In
a crash, they might not be able to

(Continued)

Warning (Continued)

provide adequate protection. Clean and
rinse seat belt webbing only with mild
soap and lukewarm water. Allow the
webbing to dry.

Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash

Warning

{

A crash can damage the seat belt system
in the vehicle. A damaged seat 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 seat 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 seat
belts may not be necessary. But the seat
belt assemblies that were used during any
crash may have been stressed or damaged.
See your dealer to have the seat belt
assemblies inspected or replaced.

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.

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

Have the seat 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 75.

A roof-rail airbag for the driver and the
passenger seated directly behind the
driver on vans with two row seating

.

A roof-rail airbag for the front outboard
passenger and the passenger seated
directly behind the front outboard
passenger on vans with two row seating

If the van is equipped with a sliding door,
the roof-rail airbag for the front outboard

Airbag System

The vehicle has the following airbag:

.

A frontal airbag for the driver

The vehicle may have the following airbags:

.

A frontal airbag for the front outboard
passenger

.

A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the
driver

.

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

Seat-mounted side impact airbags are
only available on vehicles equipped with
roof-rail airbags.

.

A roof-rail airbag for the driver on vans
with single row seating

.

A roof-rail airbag for the front outboard
passenger on vans with single row
seating

passenger is separate from the roof-rail
airbag for the passenger seated directly
behind the front outboard passenger.
If the van is equipped with a 60/40
swing-out door, a single roof-rail airbag
covers both seating positions.

.

A roof-rail airbag for the driver and the
second and third row passengers seated
directly behind the driver on vans with
three or more seating rows

.

A roof-rail airbag for the front outboard
passenger and the second and third row
passengers seated directly behind the
front outboard passenger on vans with
three or more seating rows

If the van is equipped with a sliding door,
the roof-rail airbag for the front outboard
passenger is separate from the roof-rail
airbag for the second and third row
passengers seated directly behind the

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front outboard passenger. If the van is
equipped with a 60/40 swing-out door, a
single roof-rail airbag covers all three
seating positions.

Additionally:

.

Vehicles that have a raised or modified
roof — such as school buses, ambulances,
vehicles with adaptive equipment for
mobility, and recreational vehicles — may
or may not be equipped with roof-rail
airbags.

.

Vehicles with a GVWR above 4 536 kg
(10,000 lb) may be equipped with
roof-rail airbags.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Warning

{

You can be severely injured or killed in a
crash if you are not wearing your seat
belt, even with airbags. Airbags are
designed to work with seat belts, not
replace them. Also, airbags are not
designed to inflate in every crash. In
some crashes seat belts are the only
restraint. See When Should an Airbag
Inflate? 0 40.

Wearing your seat 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 seat belts. Everyone in
the vehicle should wear a seat belt
properly, whether or not there is an
airbag for that person.

Warning

{

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. Seat belts help
keep you in position before and during a
crash. Always wear a seat belt, even with
airbags. The driver should sit as far back
as possible while still maintaining control
of the vehicle. The seat 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.

Warning

{

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 46 or
Infants and Young Children 0 47.

There is an airbag readiness light on the
instrument panel, 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 75.

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Where Are the Airbags?

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If the vehicle has a front outboard passenger
frontal airbag, it is in the passenger side
instrument panel.

Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar

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

Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar

If the vehicle has seat-mounted side impact
airbags for the driver and front outboard
passenger, they are in the sides of the
seatbacks closest to the door.

If the vehicle has a single seating row and it
has roof-rail airbags for the driver and front
outboard passenger, the roof-rail airbags are
in the ceiling above the side windows.

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Warning (Continued)

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

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

Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar

If the vehicle has two seating rows, roof-rail
airbags for the driver, front outboard
passenger, and second row outboard
passengers are in the ceiling above the side
windows. If the vehicle has three or more
seating rows, roof-rail airbags for the driver,
front outboard passenger, and second and
third row outboard passengers are in the
ceiling above the side windows.

Warning

{

If something is between an occupant and
an airbag, the airbag might not inflate
properly or it might force the object into

(Continued)

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 one or more
airbags. See Airbag System 0 37. 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 which 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 or front
outboard passenger head and chest.

Whether the frontal airbags will or should
deploy is not based primarily on how fast
the vehicle is traveling. It depends largely
on what you 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, rear impacts, or in
many side impacts.

Seat-mounted side impact airbags,
if equipped, are designed to inflate in
moderate to severe side crashes depending
on the location of the impact. Seat-mounted
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inflate in frontal impacts, near-frontal
impacts, rollovers, or rear impacts.
A seat-mounted side impact airbag is
intended to inflate on the side of the vehicle
that is struck.

The vehicle may or may not be equipped
with roof-rail airbags. 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. Roof-rail airbags are not designed
to inflate in frontal, near-frontal, or rear
impacts. All roof-rail airbags will inflate
when either side of the vehicle is struck or if
the sensing system predicts that the vehicle
is about to roll over on its side.

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 39.

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 seat 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, second, and third rows,
if equipped. 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.

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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 40.

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

What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?

After frontal and seat-mounted side impact
airbags (if equipped) inflate, they quickly
deflate, so quickly that some people may
not even realize the airbags inflated.
Roof-rail airbags (if equipped) 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 39.

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

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

Warning

{

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 (if equipped
with power door locks), 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. After turning the
ignition off and then on again, the fuel
system will return to normal operation; the

doors can be locked, the interior lamps can
be turned off, and the hazard warning
flashers can be turned off using the controls
for those features. If any of these systems
are damaged in the crash they may not
operate as normal.

Warning

{

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 0 267 and
Event Data Recorders 0 267.

.

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.

Airbag On-Off Switch

If the instrument panel has one of the
switches pictured in the following
illustrations, the vehicle has an airbag on-off
switch that you can use to manually turn
on or off the front outboard passenger
airbag. No other airbag is affected by the
airbag on-off switch.

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This switch should only be turned to the
OFF position if the person in the front
outboard passenger position is a member of
a passenger risk group identified by the
national government as follows:

Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) must
ride in the front seat because:

.

My vehicle has no rear seat;

.

My vehicle has a rear seat too small to
accommodate a rear-facing infant seat; or

.

The infant has a medical condition which,

United States

according to the infant's physician, makes
it necessary for the infant to ride in the
front seat so that the driver can
constantly monitor the child's condition.

Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride
in the front seat because:

.

My vehicle has no rear seat;

.

Although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the
rear seat(s) whenever possible, children
ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the
front because no space is available in the
rear seat(s) of my vehicle; or

.

The child has a medical condition which,

Canada

according to the child's physician, makes
it necessary for the child to ride in the
front seat so that the driver can
constantly monitor the child's condition.

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Medical Condition. A passenger has a
medical condition which, according to his or
her physician:

.

Causes the passenger airbag to pose a
special risk for the passenger; and

.

Makes the potential harm from the
passenger airbag in a crash greater than
the potential harm from turning off the
airbag and allowing the passenger, even if
belted, to hit the instrument panel or
windshield in a crash.

Warning

{

If the front outboard passenger frontal
airbag is turned off for a person who is
not in a risk group identified by the
national government, that person will not
have the extra protection of an airbag. In
a crash, the airbag will not be able to
inflate and help protect the person sitting
there. Do not turn off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag unless the
person sitting there is in a risk group.

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Canada

To turn off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag, insert the ignition key into
the airbag on-off switch, push in, and move
the switch to the OFF position.

The airbag off light will come on and stay
on to let you know the front outboard
passenger airbag is off. See Airbag On-Off
Light 0 76. The front outboard passenger
airbag will remain off until you turn it back
on again.

Warning

{

If the airbag readiness light ever comes
on and stays on, it means that
something may be wrong with the airbag
system. For example, the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag could inflate
even though the airbag on-off switch is
turned off.

To help avoid injury to yourself or others,
have the vehicle serviced right away. See
Airbag Readiness Light 0 75 for more
information, including important safety
information.

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Canada

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To turn the front outboard passenger airbag
on again, insert the ignition key into the
airbag on-off switch, push in, and move the
switch to the ON position.

The front outboard passenger frontal airbag
is now enabled, and may inflate. See Airbag
On-Off Light 0 76.

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 Publication Ordering
Information 0 265.

Warning

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For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is
turned off and the battery is
disconnected, an airbag can still inflate
during improper service. You can be
injured if you are close to an airbag
when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors.
They are probably part of the airbag

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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, including
improperly repairing or replacing, any parts
of the following:

.

.

.

.

.

Warning (Continued)

Airbag system, including airbag modules,
front or side impact sensors, sensing and
diagnostic module, or airbag wiring

Front seats, including stitching, seams or
zippers

Seat belts
Steering wheel, instrument panel, ceiling

trim, or pillar garnish trim
Inner door seals, including speakers

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Your dealer and the service manual have
information about the location of the airbag
modules and sensors, sensing and diagnostic
module, and airbag wiring along with the
proper replacement procedures.

If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags,
see Different Size Tires and Wheels 0 218 for
additional important information.

If the vehicle must be modified 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 0 259.

Airbag System Check

The airbag system does not need regularly
scheduled maintenance or replacement.
Make sure the airbag readiness light is
working. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 75.

Caution

If an airbag covering is damaged, opened,
or broken, the airbag may not work
properly. Do not open or break the airbag
coverings. If there are any opened or

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broken airbag coverings, have the airbag
covering and/or airbag module replaced.
For the location of the airbags, see Where
Are the Airbags? 0 39. See your dealer
for service.

Replacing Airbag System Parts

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 75.

Child Restraints

Older Children

after a Crash

Warning

{

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 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.

Older children who have outgrown booster
seats should wear the vehicle’s seat 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 seat
belt comfort guide, if available. See “Rear
Seat Belt Comfort Guides” under
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 31. 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.

.

Can proper seat 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 seat

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

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be worn over the abdomen, which could
cause severe or even fatal internal
injuries in a crash.

Also see “Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides”
under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 31.

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

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

{

Warning

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

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

Warning

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Infants and Young Children

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

Warning

{

Children can be seriously injured or killed
if the shoulder belt is worn behind their
back, under their legs, or wrapped around

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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 the
child. Never leave children unattended in
a vehicle and never allow children to
improperly wear, or play with, the seat
belts.

Every time infants and young children ride
in vehicles, they should have the protection
provided by appropriate child restraints.
Neither the vehicle's seat 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.

Warning

{

Never hold an infant or a child while
riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an
infant or a child will become so heavy it

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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
child restraint.

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

Warning (Continued)

Warning

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Warning (Continued)

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.

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

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.

Rear-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 types of child restraints, there are
many different models available. When
purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is
designed to be used in a motor vehicle and
is certified to comply with US Federal or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
If it is, the child restraint will have a label
saying that it meets federal motor vehicle
safety standards. The NHTSA website
includes a list of registered car seat
manufacturers (https://www.nhtsa.gov) and
links to their registration pages for
consumers. Registration helps manufacturers
identify purchasers for recall notices.

The instruction manual that is provided with
the child restraint states the weight and
height limitations for that particular child
restraint. In addition, there are many kinds
of child restraints available for children with
special needs.

Warning

{

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.

Warning

{

A young child's hip bones are still so
small that the vehicle seat 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 an
appropriate child restraint.

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Child Restraint Systems

Rear-Facing Infant Restraint

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.

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Forward-Facing Child 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
seat belt system until the child is large
enough for the vehicle seat belts to fit
properly without a booster seat. See the
seat belt fit test in Older Children 0 46.

Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in
the Vehicle

Warning

{

A child can be seriously injured or killed
in a crash if the child restraint is not
properly secured in the vehicle. Secure
the child restraint properly in the vehicle
using the vehicle seat 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 restraints 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 52 for
more information. Never use a seat belt
extender when installing a child restraint.
Use only seats and related equipment that
are certified to comply with US Federal or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards to
secure a child restraint. Children can be
endangered in a crash if the child restraint is
not properly secured in the vehicle.

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When securing an add-on child restraint,
refer to the following:

1. Instruction labels provided on the child
restraint

2. Instruction manual provided with the
child restraint

3. This vehicle owner's manual

The child restraint instructions are
important, so if they are not available,
obtain a replacement copy from the
manufacturer.

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

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

{

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.

If a child restraint is secured in the front
outboard passenger seat, and the vehicle
has a switch on the instrument panel to
manually turn off the front outboard
passenger airbag, see Airbag On-Off Switch

0 42 and
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt
in the Rear Seat) 0 59 or

Warning

Seats and Restraints 51

Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt
in the Front Seat) 0 61 for more

information, including important safety
information.

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.

Warning

{

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

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

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Warning (Continued)

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

When securing a child restraint with the
seat belts in a rear seat 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.
Do not install a child restraint in any rear
seating position where it cannot be installed
securely.

Depending on where you place the child
restraint and the size of the child restraint,
you may not be able to access adjacent seat
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 seat belt.

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

The seat in front of an installed child
restraint should be adjusted to ensure
proper installation according to the child
restraint manual.

Wherever a child restraint is installed, be
sure to follow the instructions that came
with the child restraint and secure the child
restraint properly.

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

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)

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

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

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Booster seats use the vehicle’s seat belts to
secure the child and 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 seat belts to properly secure
the child restraint. A child restraint must
never be attached using only the top tether.

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For a forward-facing 5-pt harness child
restraint where the combined weight of the
child and restraint are up to 29.5 kg (65 lb),
use either the lower LATCH anchorages with
the top tether anchorage, or the seat belt
with the top tether anchorage. Where the
combined weight of the child and restraint
are greater than 29.5 kg (65 lb), use the seat
belt with the top tether anchorage only.

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Restraint Type Combined Weight of

Rear-Facing Child
Restraint

Rear-Facing Child
Restraint

Forward-Facing Child
Restraint

Forward-Facing Child
Restraint

the Child + Child
Restraint

Up to 29.5 kg (65 lb) X X

Greater than

29.5 kg (65 lb)

Up to 29.5 kg (65 lb) X X

Greater than

29.5 kg (65 lb)

Recommended Methods for Attaching Child Restraints

Use Only Approved Attachment Methods Shown with an X

LATCH – Lower

Anchors Only

Seat Belt Only LATCH – Lower

Anchors and Top
Tether Anchor

X

Seat Belt and Top
Tether Anchor

X

See Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat
Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 59 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt
in the Front Seat) 0 61.

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 have lower
anchors. In this case, the seat belt must be
used (with top tether where available) to
secure the child restraint. See Securing Child

Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear
Seat) 0 59 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt
in the Front Seat) 0 61.

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Lower Anchors

Top Tether Anchor

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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

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).

A top tether (3, 4) is used to secure the top
of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top
tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The
top tether attachment hook (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 hook (2) to secure
the top tether to the anchor.

Some child restraints that have a top tether
are designed for use with or without the
top tether being attached. Others require

Second, Third, and Fourth Row with

Three-Passenger Seat

i : Seating positions with top tether

anchors.

j : Seating positions with two lower

anchors.

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See the information following for installing a
child restraint with a top tether in the
second, third, and fourth row center
positions.

Never install two top tethers using the same
top tether anchor.

Second, Third, and Fourth Row with

Three-Passenger Seat — Passenger Van

There are two top tether anchors in the
second, third, and fourth row
three-passenger seats. To install a child

Front Passenger Position

i : Seating positions with top tether

anchors.

The second, third, and fourth row with
three-passenger seats have exposed metal
lower anchors in the crease between the
seatback and the seat cushion.

restraint in the rear driver-side seating
positions, use anchor point (1). To install a
child restraint in the rear passenger-side
seating positions, use anchor point (2).
To install a child restraint in the rear center
seating positions, use anchor point (2). Never
install two top tethers using the same
top tether anchor.

If the vehicle is equipped with a
four-passenger fourth or fifth row seat, it
does not have upper or lower anchors. If a
child restraint is placed in the four-passenger

fourth or fifth row seat, it must be secured
using the vehicle seat belts. See Securing

Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the
Rear Seat) 0 59 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt
in the Front Seat) 0 61.

Front Passenger Position

There is a top tether anchor for the front
passenger position with a front passenger
seat. The anchor is at the rear of the seat
cushion on the right front passenger seat.

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

According to accident statistics, children and
infants are safer when properly restrained in
a child restraint system or infant restraint
system secured in a rear seating position.
See Where to Put the Restraint 0 51 for
additional information.

Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System

Warning

{

A child could be seriously injured or killed
in a crash if the child restraint is not
properly attached to the vehicle using
either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle
seat belt. Follow the instructions that
came with the child restraint and the
instructions in this manual.

Warning

{

To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injuries during a crash, do not attach
more than one child restraint to a single

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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.

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.

Buckle any unused seat 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

Warning (Continued)

{

Warning

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Warning (Continued)

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 seat belts. This may
damage these parts. If necessary, move
buckled seat belts to avoid rubbing the
LATCH attachments.

Do not fold the rear seatback when the
seat is occupied. Do not fold the empty
rear seat with a seat belt buckled. This
could damage the seat belt or the seat.
Unbuckle and return the seat 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 51.

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

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tether and the seat belt. Refer to the
child restraint manufacturer instructions
and the instructions in this manual.

1.1. Find the lower anchors for the
desired seating position.

1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat.

1.3. Attach and tighten the lower
attachments on the child restraint
to the lower anchors.

2. If the child restraint manufacturer
recommends that the top tether be
attached, attach and tighten the top
tether to the top tether anchor,
if equipped. Refer to the child restraint
instructions and the following steps:

2.1. Find the top tether anchor.

2.2. For the second, third, and fourth

row with three-passenger seats
only, in the rear driver-side seating
positions, use anchor point (1). For
the rear passenger-side seating
positions, use anchor point (2).
For the center seating positions, use
anchor point (2). Never install two
top tethers using the same top
tether anchor.

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

If the position you are using does
not have a headrest or head
restraint and you are using a single
tether, route the tether over the
seatback.

If the position you are using does
not have a headrest or head
restraint and you are using a dual
tether, route the tether over the
seatback.

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

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Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash

{

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

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

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

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 Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)

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

Warning

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If the child restraint has the LATCH system,
see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) 0 52 for how and where to
install the child restraint using LATCH. If a
child restraint is secured in the vehicle using
a seat belt and it uses a top tether, see

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) 0 52 for top tether anchor

locations.

Do not secure a child seat in a position
without a top tether anchor if a national or
local law requires that the top tether be
anchored, or if the instructions that come
with the child restraint say that the top
tether 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 seat 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 51.

1. Put the child restraint on the seat.

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

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.

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

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

The push button used to release the
latch plate must be visible and not
obscured by the child restraint. There
must not be direct contact of the child
restraint to the push button.

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

Try to pull the belt out of the retractor
to make sure the retractor is locked.
If the retractor is not locked, repeat
Steps 4 and 5.

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6. If the child restraint has a top tether,
follow the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions regarding the use of the top
tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH System) 0 52.

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 seat belt path and attempt to
move it side to side and back and forth.
When the child restraint is properly
installed, there should be no more than

2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.

To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the
vehicle seat belt and let it return to the
stowed position. If the top tether is attached
to a top tether anchor, disconnect it.

Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat 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 51.

There may be a switch on the instrument
panel that you can use to turn off the front

outboard passenger frontal airbag. See
Airbag On-Off Switch 0 42 for more
information, including important safety
information.

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
outboard 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
outboard passenger airbag inflates and
the passenger seat is in a forward
position.

Even if the airbag switch has turned off
the front outboard 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.

Warning

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Warning (Continued)

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

Warning

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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. For example, the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag could inflate
even though the airbag on-off switch is
turned off.

To help avoid injury to yourself or others,
have the vehicle serviced right away. See
Airbag Readiness Light 0 75 for more
information, including important safety
information.

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

If the child restraint uses a top tether, see

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) 0 52 for top tether anchor

locations.

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
anchored, or if the instructions that come
with the child restraint say that the top
tether must be anchored.

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.

The push button used to release the
latch plate must be visible and not
obscured by the child restraint. There
must not be direct contact of the child
restraint to the push button.

When the airbag off switch has turned
off the front outboard passenger frontal
airbag, the off indicator in the airbag off
light should light and stay lit when you
start the vehicle. See Airbag On-Off Light
0 76.

2. Put the child restraint on the seat.

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. If the vehicle does not have a rear seat
and the child restraint manufacturer
recommends using a top tether anchor,
attach the top tether to the top tether

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anchor. Refer to the instructions that
came with the child restraint and to

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) 0 52.

8. Before placing a child in the child
restraint, make sure it is securely held in
place. To check, grasp the child restraint
at the seat belt path and attempt to
move it side to side and back and forth.
When the child restraint is properly
installed, there should be no more than

2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.

To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the
vehicle seat belt and let it return to the
stowed position. If the top tether is attached
to a top tether anchor, disconnect it.

If you turned the airbag off with the switch,
turn on the front outboard passenger airbag
when you remove the child restraint from
the vehicle unless the person who will be
sitting there is a member of a passenger
airbag risk group. See Airbag On-Off Switch
0 42 for more information, including
important safety information.

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Storage

Storage Compartments

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Front Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Additional Storage Features

Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Storage Compartments

Warning

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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.

Front Storage

If equipped, the front storage compartment
is at the center of the instrument panel
extension near the floor. To open, pull up
on the latch.

There may also be storage compartments on
the inside of each front door.

Additional Storage Features

Cargo Tie-Downs

If equipped, there are six cargo tie-downs in
the cargo area that can be used to secure
cargo.

Do not apply a total load of more than
5 000 N (1,124 lbs of force) to a single cargo
tie-down when securing cargo.

See Vehicle Load Limits 0 126.

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Warning

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The child restraint top tether strap may
be damaged by contact with items in the
cargo area. Your child could be seriously
injured or killed in a collision if the top
tether strap is damaged. Properly secure
all cargo.

Warning

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Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or
collision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury. Use suitable ropes or
straps to secure cargo.

Warning

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Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area. It is extremely dangerous to ride in
the cargo area of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more
likely to be seriously injured or killed.

(Continued)

Warning (Continued)

Do not allow people to ride in any area
of the vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in
the vehicle is in a seat and using a seat
belt properly.

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Instruments and Controls

Controls

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . 74

Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Airbag On-Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 76

Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check

Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 77

Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light . . . 79

Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Information Displays

Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . 82

Vehicle Messages

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Engine Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Vehicle Personalization

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Controls

Steering Wheel Adjustment

For vehicles with a tilt steering wheel, the
lever is located on the left side of the
steering column.

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever to move the steering
wheel up or down into a comfortable
position.

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

Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving.

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Steering Wheel Controls

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

w : Press to go to the next favorite radio

station, track on a CD, or folder on an iPod
or USB device.

c / x : Press to go to the previous

favorite radio station, track on a CD,
or folder on an iPod or USB device. Also
press to reject an incoming call or end a
current call.

Radio

To select preset or favorite radio stations:

Press and release
the next or previous radio station stored as
a preset or favorite.

CD

To select tracks on a CD:

Press and release
the next or previous track.

Selecting Tracks on an iPod or USB Device

1. Press and hold
listening to a song until the contents of
the current folder appear on the
infotainment display.

2. Press and release
scroll up or down the list, then press and
hold

w , or press ¨ to play the

highlighted track.

Navigating Folders on an iPod or USB Device

1. Press and hold
listening to a song until the contents of
the current folder appear on the
infotainment display.

2. Press and hold
the previous folder list.

w or c / x to go to

w or c / x to go to

w or c / x while

w or c / x to

w or c / x while

c / x to go back to

3. Press and release
scroll up or down the list.

.

To select a folder, press and hold w
, or press ¨ when the folder is

highlighted.

.

To go back further in the folder list,
press and hold

w or c / x to

c / x.

b / g : Press to silence the vehicle

speakers only. Press again to turn the
sound on.

For vehicles with Bluetooth or OnStar
systems, press and hold for longer than
two seconds to interact with those systems.
See Bluetooth 0 107 and
OnStar Overview 0 269, if equipped.

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

¨ : Press to go to the next radio station

while in AM, FM, or SiriusXM, if equipped.

If equipped with a CD player or USB port:

Press

¨ to go to the next track or chapter

while sourced to the CD.

Press

¨ to select a track or a folder when

navigating folders on an iPod or USB device.

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While listening to a CD, press and hold ¨ to
quickly move forward through the tracks.
Release to stop on the desired track.

+

e : Press to increase volume.

e : Press to decrease volume.

−

Horn

Press the horn symbol on the steering
wheel to sound the horn.

6 : Use to adjust the delay time between

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

d : Fast wipes.
a : Slow wipes.
9 : Use to turn the wipers off.

When driving during the day and the wipers
are activated, the headlamps automatically
turn on after completing eight wipe cycles.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Warning

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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.

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

Turn the band with
wiper speed.

N on it to select the

8 : Use for a single wipe. Hold the band

z , then release. For several wipes,

on
hold the band on

z longer.

Before driving the vehicle, always clear
snow and ice from the hood, windshield,
washer nozzles, roof, and rear of the
vehicle, including all lamps and windows.
Reduced visibility from snow and ice
buildup could lead to a crash.

{

Warning

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

Windshield Washer

The windshield wiper paddle is on top of the
turn signal lever.

L : Push the paddle to spray washer fluid

on the windshield. The wipers will clear the
window and then either stop or return to
the preset speed.

Compass

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

Compass Zone

Your dealer will set the correct zone for
your location.

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

Compass variance is the difference between
the earth's magnetic north and true
geographic north. If the compass is not set

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to the zone where you live, the compass
may give false readings. The compass must
be set to the variance zone in which the
vehicle is traveling.

To adjust for compass variance, use the
following procedure:

Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure

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

Press

T until PRESS V TO CHANGE

COMPASS ZONE displays.

2. Find the vehicle's current location and
variance zone number on the map.

Zones 1 through 15 are available.

3. Press

V to scroll through and select the

appropriate variance zone.

3 until the vehicle heading, for

4. Press
example, N for North, is displayed in
the DIC.

5. If calibration is necessary, calibrate the
compass. See “Compass Calibration
Procedure” following.

Compass Calibration

The compass can be manually calibrated.
Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically
clean and safe location, such as an open
parking lot, where driving the vehicle in
circles is not a danger. It is suggested to
calibrate away from tall buildings, utility
wires, manhole covers, or other industrial
structures, if possible.

If CAL should ever appear in the DIC display,
the compass should be calibrated.

If the DIC display does not show a heading,
for example, N for North, or the heading
does not change after making turns, there
may be a strong magnetic field interfering
with the compass. Such interference may be
caused by a magnetic CB or cell phone
antenna mount, a magnetic emergency
light, magnetic note pad holder, or any

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other magnetic item. Turn off the vehicle,
move the magnetic item, then turn on the
vehicle and calibrate the compass.

To calibrate the compass, use the following
procedure:

Compass Calibration Procedure

1. Before calibrating the compass, make
sure the compass zone is set to the
variance zone in which the vehicle is
located. See “Compass Variance (Zone)
Procedure” earlier in this section.

Do not operate any switches such as
window, climate controls, seats, etc.
during the calibration procedure.

2. Press

T until PRESS V TO CALIBRATE

COMPASS displays.

V to start the compass calibration.

3. Press

4. The DIC will display CALIBRATING: DRIVE
IN CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle in tight
circles at less than 8 km/h (5 mph) to
complete the calibration. The DIC will
display CALIBRATION COMPLETE for a few
seconds when the calibration is
complete. The DIC display will then

return to PRESS
COMPASS.

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3. Press

Clock

Setting the Time or Date

1. With the radio on, press H and the HR,

MIN, MM, DD, and YYYY (hour, minute,
month, day, and year) display.

2. Press the softkey under any one of the
tabs to be changed. Every time the
softkey is pressed again, the time or the
date if selected, increases by one.

Another way to increase the time or
date is to press
(forward).

3. To decrease, press
Turn the

of the radio, to adjust the selected
setting.

Changing the Time or Date Default Settings

1. With the radio on, press
softkey under the forward arrow that is
currently displayed on the infotainment
display until the time 12H (hour) and 24H
(hour), and the date MM/DD (month and
day) and DD/MM (day and month) are
displayed.

2. Press the softkey under the desired
option.

¨ SEEK or \ FWD

© SEEK or s REV.

f knob, on the upper right side

H and then the

Power Outlets

Power Outlets 12 Volt Direct Current

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

The vehicle may have two accessory power
outlets on the instrument panel.

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

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

H again to apply the selected

default, or let the screen time out.

Warning

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

When adding electrical equipment, be sure
to follow the proper installation instructions
included with the equipment. See Add-On
Electrical Equipment 0 171.

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.

Power Outlet 110/120 Volt Alternating
Current

This power outlet can be used to plug in
electrical equipment that uses a maximum
limit of 150 watts.

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.

The 110/120 volt power outlet is on the
instrument panel.

An indicator light on the outlet turns on to
show it is in use. The light comes on when
the ignition is on, equipment requiring less
than 150 watts is plugged into the outlet,
and no system fault is detected.

The indicator light does not come on when
the ignition is off, or if the equipment is not
fully seated into the outlet.

If equipment is connected using more than
150 watts or a system fault is detected, a
protection circuit shuts off the power supply
and the indicator light turns off. To reset
the circuit, unplug the item and plug it back
in or turn the Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) off and then back on. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0 133.

The power outlet is not designed for the
following, and may not work properly if
they are plugged in:

.

Equipment with high initial peak wattage,
such as compressor-driven refrigerators
and electric power tools

.

Other equipment requiring an extremely
stable power supply, such as
microcomputer-controlled electric blankets
and touch sensor lamps

Medical equipment

Cigarette Lighter

If equipped with a cigarette lighter, to heat,
push it in all the way and let go. When it is
ready for use, it will pop back out by itself.

Do not use the lighter to plug in accessory
devices. Use the power outlets provided.

Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is
heating does not let the lighter back
away from the heating element when it
is hot. Damage from overheating can
occur to the lighter or heating element,
or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a
cigarette lighter in while it is heating.

Ashtrays

If equipped with a removable ashtray, it can
be placed into the front floor console
cupholder. Open the cover to use.

If papers, pins, or other flammable items
are put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or
other smoking materials could ignite

Caution

Caution

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them and possibly damage the vehicle.
Never put flammable items in the
ashtray.

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

English Shown, Metric Similar

1. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 0 73

2. Speedometer 0 72

3. Voltmeter Gauge 0 74

4. Fuel Gauge 0 72

5. Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 82

6. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

0 74

If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the
Duramax diesel supplement for more
information.

Speedometer

The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in
kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per
hour (mph).

Odometer

The odometer shows how far the vehicle has
been driven, in either kilometers or miles.

Trip Odometer

The trip odometer shows how far the
vehicle has been driven since the trip
odometer was last reset.

The trip odometer is accessed and reset
through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 82.

Fuel Gauge

Metric

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was half full, but it actually took a little
more, or less than half the tank's capacity
to fill the tank.

.

The gauge moves a little while turning a
corner, speeding up or braking.

.

The gauge takes a few seconds to
stabilize after the ignition is turned on
and goes back to empty when the
ignition is turned off.

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

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English

When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge
indicates about how much fuel is left in
the tank.

There is an arrow near the fuel gauge
pointing to the side of the vehicle the fuel
door is on.

When the indicator nears empty, the low
fuel light comes on. There still is a little fuel
left, but the vehicle should be refueled soon.

Here are three things that some owners ask
about. None of these show a problem with
the fuel gauge:

.

It takes a little more, or less fuel to fill up
than the gauge indicated. For example,
the gauge may have indicated the tank

Metric

English

The oil pressure gauge shows the engine oil
pressure in psi (pounds per square inch)
or kPa (kilopascals) when the engine is
running.

Oil pressure may vary with engine speed,
outside temperature and oil viscosity, but
readings above the low pressure zone
indicate the normal operating range.

A reading in the low pressure zone may be
caused by a dangerously low oil level or
other problem causing low oil pressure.

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Caution

Lack of proper engine oil maintenance
can damage the engine. Driving with the
engine oil low can also damage the
engine. The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil
level as soon as possible. Add oil if
required, but if the oil level is within the
operating range and the oil pressure is
still low, have the vehicle serviced.
Always follow the maintenance schedule
for changing engine oil.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

This gauge shows the engine coolant
temperature.

It also provides an indicator of how hard the
vehicle is working. During a majority of the
operation, the gauge will read 100 °C (210 °F)
or less. If the vehicle is pulling a load or
going up hills, it is normal for the
temperature to fluctuate and approach the
122 °C (250 °F) mark. If the gauge reaches
the 125 °C (260 °F) mark, it indicates that the
cooling system is working beyond its
capacity.

See Engine Overheating 0 187.

Metric

English

Voltmeter Gauge

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When the engine is not running, but the
ignition is on, this gauge shows the
battery's state of charge in DC volts.

When the engine is running, the gauge
shows the condition of the charging system.
Readings between the low and high warning
zones indicate the normal operating range.

Readings in the low warning zone may occur
when a large number of electrical
accessories are operating in the vehicle and
the engine is left at an idle for an extended
period. This condition is normal since the
charging system is not able to provide full
power at engine idle. As engine speeds are
increased, this condition should correct itself
as higher engine speeds allow the charging
system to create maximum power.

The vehicle can be only driven for a short
time with the reading in either warning
zone. If it must be driven, turn off all
unnecessary accessories.

Readings in either warning zone indicate a
possible problem in the electrical system.
Have the vehicle serviced as soon as
possible.

Seat Belt Reminders

Driver Seat Belt Reminder Light

There is a seat belt reminder light on the
instrument cluster.

When the vehicle is started, this light
flashes and a chime may come on to remind
the driver to fasten their seat belt. Then the
light stays on solid until the belt is buckled.
This cycle may continue several times if the
driver remains or becomes unbuckled while
the vehicle is moving.

If the driver seat belt is buckled, neither the
light nor the chime comes on.

Airbag Readiness Light

This light shows if there is an electrical
problem with the airbag system. It is
located in the instrument cluster. The
system check includes the airbag sensor(s),
the airbag on-off switch, the pretensioners
(if equipped), the airbag modules, the

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wiring, and the crash sensing and diagnostic
module. For more information on the airbag
system, see Airbag System 0 37.

The airbag readiness light comes on for
several seconds when the vehicle is started.
If the light does not come on then, have it
fixed immediately.

Warning

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If the airbag readiness light stays on
after the vehicle is started or comes on
while driving, it means the airbag system
might not be working properly. The
airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in
a crash, or they could even inflate
without a crash. To help avoid injury,
have the vehicle serviced right away.

If there is a problem with the airbag
system, a Driver Information Center (DIC)
message may also come on.

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Airbag On-Off Light

When the front outboard passenger airbag
is manually turned off using the airbag
on-off switch on the instrument panel,
if equipped, the indicator light OFF or the
off symbol will come on and stay on as a
reminder that the airbag has been turned
off. This light will go off when the airbag
has been turned on. See Airbag On-Off
Switch 0 42 for more information, including
important safety information.

United States

Canada

Warning

{

If the front outboard passenger frontal
airbag is turned off for a person who is
not in a risk group identified by the
national government, that person will not
have the extra protection of an airbag. In
a crash, the airbag will not be able to
inflate and help protect the person sitting
there. Do not turn off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag unless the
person sitting there is in a risk group
identified by the national government.

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Warning (Continued)

See Airbag On-Off Switch 0 42 for more
information, including important safety
information.

Warning

{

If the airbag readiness light ever comes
on and stays on, it means that
something may be wrong with the airbag
system. For example, the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag could inflate
even though the airbag on-off switch is
turned off.

To help avoid injury to yourself or others,
have the vehicle serviced right away. See
Airbag Readiness Light 0 75 for more
information, including important safety
information.

If the word ON or the on symbol is lit, it
means that the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag is enabled, and may inflate.
See Airbag On-Off Switch 0 42 for more
information, including important safety
information.

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Charging System Light

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)

This light is part of the vehicle’s emission
control on-board diagnostic system. If this
light is on while the engine is running, a
malfunction has been detected and the
vehicle may require service. The light should

The charging system light comes on briefly
when the ignition is turned on, but the
engine is not running, as a check to show
the light is working. It should go out when
the engine is started.

If the light stays on, or comes on while
driving, there may be a problem with the
electrical charging system. Have it checked
by your dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery.

When this light comes on, or is flashing, the
Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays
a message.

If a short distance must be driven with the
light on, be sure to turn off all accessories,
such as the radio and air conditioner. Find a
safe place to stop the vehicle.

come on to show that it is working when
the ignition is on and the engine is not
running. See Ignition Positions 0 130.

Malfunctions are often indicated by the
system before any problem is noticeable.
Being aware of the light and seeking service
promptly when it comes on may prevent
damage.

If the vehicle is driven continually with
this light on, the emission control system
may not work as well, the fuel economy
may be lower, and the vehicle may not

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run smoothly. This could lead to costly
repairs that might not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.

Caution

Modifications to the engine, transmission,
exhaust, intake, or fuel system, or the
use of replacement tires that do not
meet the original tire specifications, can
cause this light to come on. This could
lead to costly repairs not covered by the
vehicle warranty. This could also affect
the vehicle’s ability to pass an Emissions
Inspection/Maintenance test. See
Accessories and Modifications 0 173.

If the light is flashing : A malfunction has
been detected that could damage the
emission control system and increase vehicle
emissions. Diagnosis and service may be
required.

To help prevent damage, reduce vehicle
speed and avoid hard accelerations and
uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the
amount of cargo being hauled as soon as
possible.

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If the light continues to flash, find a safe
place to park. Turn the vehicle off and wait
at least 10 seconds before restarting the
engine. If the light is still flashing, follow
the previous guidelines and see your dealer
for service as soon as possible.

If the light is on steady : A malfunction has
been detected. Diagnosis and service may be
required.

Check the following:

.

A loose or missing fuel cap may cause
the light to come on. See Filling the Tank
0 153. A few driving trips with the cap
properly installed may turn the light off.

.

Poor fuel quality can cause inefficient
engine operation and poor driveability,
which may go away once the engine is
warmed up. If this occurs, change the fuel
brand. It may require at least one full
tank of the proper fuel to turn the light
off. See Recommended Fuel 0 153.

If the light remains on, see your dealer.

Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs

If the vehicle requires an Emissions
Inspection/Maintenance test, the test
equipment will likely connect to the
vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC).

The DLC is under the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel. Connecting
devices that are not used to perform an
Emissions Inspection/Maintenance test or to
service the vehicle may affect vehicle
operation. See Add-On Electrical Equipment
0 171. See your dealer if assistance is
needed.

The vehicle may not pass inspection if:

.

The light is on when the engine is
running.

.

The light does not come on when the
ignition is on while the engine is off.

.

Critical emission control systems have not
been completely diagnosed. If this
happens, the vehicle would not be ready
for inspection and might require
several days of routine driving before the
system is ready for inspection. This can
happen if the 12-volt battery has recently
been replaced or run down, or if the
vehicle has been recently serviced.

See your dealer if the vehicle will not pass
or cannot be made ready for the test.

Brake System Warning Light

Metric English

This light should come on briefly when the
vehicle is turned on. If it does not come on
then, have it fixed so it will be ready to
warn you if there is a problem.

When the vehicle is on, the brake system
warning light also comes on when the
parking brake is set. The light stays on if
the parking brake does not fully release. If it

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stays on after the parking brake is fully
released, there is a brake problem. Have the
brake system inspected right away.

If the light comes on while driving, pull off
the road and stop carefully. The brake pedal
might be harder to push, or the brake pedal
may go closer to the floor. It could take
longer to stop. If the light is still on, have
the vehicle towed for service. See Towing
the Vehicle 0 233.

Warning

{

The brake system might not be working
properly if the brake system warning
light is on. Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to a crash.
If the light is still on after the vehicle has
been pulled off the road and carefully
stopped, have the vehicle towed for
service.

Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

This warning light should come on briefly
when the vehicle is turned on. If the light
does not come on, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn if there is a problem.

If the light comes on while driving, safely
stop as soon as it is possible and turn off
the vehicle. Then turn on the vehicle again
to reset the system.

If the ABS warning light stays on, or comes
on again while driving, the vehicle needs
service. A chime may also sound when the
light stays on.

If the ABS warning light is the only light on,
the vehicle has regular brakes, but ABS is
not functioning.

If both the ABS warning light and the brake
system warning light are on, ABS is not
functioning and there is a problem with the
regular brakes. See your dealer for service.

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See Brake System Warning Light 0 78.

Tow/Haul Mode Light

For vehicles with the Tow/Haul Mode
feature, this light comes on when the Tow/
Haul Mode has been activated.

See Tow/Haul Mode 0 140.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light

This light is green if LDW is on and ready to
operate.

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This light changes to amber and flashes to
indicate that the lane marking has been
crossed without using a turn signal in that
direction.

See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 152.

Vehicle Ahead Indicator

If equipped, this indicator will display green
when a vehicle is detected ahead and amber
when you are following a vehicle ahead
much too closely.

See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 149.

StabiliTrak OFF Light

This light comes on briefly when the vehicle
is turned on. If the light does not come on,
have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the system is working normally, the
indicator light then turns off.

This light comes on when the StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system is
turned off. If StabiliTrak/ESC is off, the
Traction Control System (TCS) is also off. To
turn ESC off and on, see Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control 0 142.

If ESC and TCS are off, the systems do not
assist in controlling the vehicle. Adjust
driving accordingly.

Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak Light

This light comes on briefly when the vehicle
is turned on.

If the light does not come on, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally, the indicator
light turns off.

If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS
and potentially the StabiliTrak/ESC system
are not fully operational and may not assist
in maintaining control. Adjust driving
accordingly. If the condition persists, see
your dealer as soon as possible. A Driver
Information Center (DIC) message may
display.

The light flashes when the TCS and/or the
StabiliTrak/ESC system is actively working.

See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 142.

Tire Pressure Light

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For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly
when the vehicle is started. It provides
information about tire pressures and
the TPMS.

When the Light Is On Steady

This indicates that one or more of the tires
are significantly underinflated.

A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire
pressure message may also display. Stop as
soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the
pressure value shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure
0 210.

When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On
Steady

If the light flashes for about a minute and
then stays on, there may be a problem with
the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected,
the light will come on at every ignition
cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
0 212.

Engine Oil Pressure Light

Caution

Lack of proper engine oil maintenance
can damage the engine. Driving with the
engine oil low can also damage the
engine. The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil
level as soon as possible. Add oil if
required, but if the oil level is within the
operating range and the oil pressure is
still low, have the vehicle serviced.
Always follow the maintenance schedule
for changing engine oil.

This light should come on briefly as the
engine is started. If it does not come on,
have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.

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If the light comes on and stays on, it means
that oil is not flowing through the engine
properly. The vehicle could be low on oil
and might have some other system
problem. See your dealer.

Low Fuel Warning Light

English Shown, Metric Similar

A Low Fuel Warning Light near the fuel
gauge comes on briefly when the ignition is
turned on as a check to show it is working.

It also comes on, and a chime sounds when
the fuel gauge indicator nears empty. The
light turns off when fuel is added. If it does
not, have the vehicle serviced.

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Security Light

The security light should come on briefly as
the engine is started. If it does not come on,
have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the system is working normally, the
indicator light turns off.

If the light stays on and the engine does
not start, there could be a problem with the
theft-deterrent system. See Immobilizer
Operation 0 16.

High-Beam On Light

This light comes on when the high-beam
headlamps are in use.

See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
0 92.

Cruise Control Light

This light comes on when the cruise control
is set.

This light goes out when the cruise control
is canceled. See Cruise Control 0 144.

Information Displays

Driver Information Center (DIC)

This vehicle has a DIC.

All messages will appear in the DIC display
at the bottom of the instrument cluster.

The DIC comes on when the ignition is on.
After a short delay, the DIC will display the
information that was last displayed before
the engine was turned off.

The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle
system information, and warning messages
if a system problem is detected.

If the vehicle has these features, the DIC
also displays the compass direction and the
outside air temperature when viewing the
trip and fuel information. The compass
direction appears on the top right corner of
the DIC display. The outside air temperature
automatically appears in the bottom right
corner of the DIC display. If there is a
problem with the system that controls the
temperature display, the numbers will be
replaced with dashes. If this occurs, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer.

If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the
Duramax diesel supplement.

DIC Operation and Displays

The DIC has different displays which can be
accessed by pressing the DIC buttons on the
instrument panel, next to the instrument
cluster.

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DIC Buttons

and without a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter, and compass zone and compass
calibration on vehicles with this feature.

U : Press this button to customize the

feature settings on the vehicle. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 87 for more information.

V : Press this button to set or reset certain

functions and to turn off or acknowledge
messages on the DIC.

Trip/Fuel Menu Items

3 : Press this button to scroll through

The buttons are the trip/fuel, vehicle
information, customization, and set/reset
buttons. The button functions are detailed in
the following pages.

3 : Press this button to display the

odometer, trip odometers, fuel range,
average economy, fuel used, timer, average
speed, and digital tachometer.

T : Press this button to display the oil

life, rear park assist, units, tire pressure
readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), engine hours, Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
programming for vehicles with the TPMS

the following menu items:

Odometer

Press

3 until XX km (mi) displays. This

display shows the distance the vehicle has
been driven in either kilometers (km) or
miles (mi).

Trip Odometers

Press

3 until A or B displays. This

display shows the current distance traveled
in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi) since
the last reset for each trip odometer. Both
trip odometers can be used at the
same time.

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Each trip odometer can be reset to zero
separately by pressing
trip odometer is displayed.

The trip odometer has a feature called the
retro-active reset. This can be used to set
the trip odometer to the number of
kilometers (miles) driven since the ignition
was last turned on. This can be used if the
trip odometer is not reset at the beginning
of the trip.

To use the retro-active reset feature, press
and hold

trip odometer will display the number of
kilometers (km) or miles (mi) driven since
the ignition was last turned on and the
vehicle was moving. Once the vehicle begins
moving, the trip odometer will accumulate
mileage. For example, if the vehicle was
driven 8 km (5 miles) before it is started
again, and then the retro-active reset feature
is activated, the display will show 8 km
(5 miles). As the vehicle begins moving, the
display will then increase to 8.1 km
(5.1 miles), 8.2 km (5.2 miles), etc.

If the retro-active reset feature is activated
after the vehicle is started, but before it
begins moving, the display will show the
number of kilometers (km) or miles (mi) that
were driven during the last ignition cycle.

V for at least four seconds. The

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Fuel Range

3 until FUEL RANGE displays. This

Press
display shows the approximate number of
remaining kilometers (km) or miles (mi) the
vehicle can be driven without refueling.

The fuel range estimate is based on an
average of the fuel economy over recent
driving history and the amount of fuel
remaining in the fuel tank. This estimate
will change if driving conditions change. For
example, if driving in traffic and making
frequent stops, this display may read one
number, but if the vehicle is driven on a
freeway, the number may change even
though the same amount of fuel is in the
fuel tank. This is because different driving
conditions produce different fuel economies.
Generally, freeway driving produces better
fuel economy than city driving.

If the vehicle is low on fuel, the FUEL LEVEL
LOW message will be displayed.

Average Economy

Press

3 until AVG ECONOMY displays.

This display shows the approximate average
liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles
per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated
based on the number of L/100 km (mpg)

recorded since the last time this menu item
was reset. To reset AVG ECONOMY, press

and hold

Fuel Used

Press
display shows the number of liters (L) or
gallons (gal) of fuel used since the last reset
of this menu item. To reset the fuel used
information, press and hold
USED is displayed.

Timer

Press
display can be used as a timer.

To start the timer, press
displayed. The display will show the amount
of time that has passed since the timer was
last reset, not including time the ignition is
off. Time will continue to be counted as
long as the ignition is on, even if another
display is being shown on the DIC. The
timer will record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes
and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which the
display will return to zero.

To stop the timer, press
TIMER is displayed.

V. The display will return to zero.

3 until FUEL USED displays. This

3 until TIMER displays. This

V while FUEL

V while TIMER is

V briefly while

To reset the timer to zero, press and hold
while TIMER is displayed.

Average Speed

Press

3 until AVERAGE SPEED displays.

This display shows the average speed of the
vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) or
miles per hour (mph). This average is
calculated based on the various vehicle
speeds recorded since the last reset of this

value. To reset the value, press and hold
The display will return to zero.

Digital Tachometer

Press

3 until Tachometer ##00 RPM

displays. This display shows the engine
speed in revolutions per minute (RPM).

Blank Display

This display shows no information.

V.

Vehicle Information Menu Items

T : Press this button to scroll through the

following menu items:

Oil Life

Press

T until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays.

This display shows an estimate of the oil's
remaining useful life. If you see 99% OIL LIFE
REMAINING on the display, that means 99%

V

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of the current oil life remains. The engine oil
life system will alert you to change the oil
on a schedule consistent with your driving
conditions.

When the remaining oil life is low, the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will
appear on the display. You should change
the oil as soon as possible. See Engine Oil
0 179. In addition to the engine oil life
system monitoring the oil life, additional
maintenance is recommended. See
Maintenance Schedule 0 245.

Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE
yourself after each oil change. It will not
reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the
OIL LIFE accidentally at any time other than
when the oil has just been changed.
It cannot be reset accurately until the next
oil change. To reset the engine oil life
system, see Engine Oil Life System 0 181.

Side Blind Zone Alert

If the vehicle has Side Blind Zone Alert
(SBZA), this display allows the system to be

turned on or off. Press
displays. Once in this display, press

select between ON or OFF. When the SBZA

T until SBZA

V to

system is turned off, a DIC message will
display. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
0 150.

Park Assist

If the vehicle has the Rear Park Assist (RPA)
system, press

displays. This display allows the system to
be turned on or off. Once in this display,
press to select between ON or OFF. The RPA
system automatically turns back on after
each vehicle start. When the RPA system is
turned off and the vehicle is shifted out of
P (Park), the DIC will display the PARK
ASSIST OFF message as a reminder that the
system has been turned off. See Park Assist
0 148.

Units

Press
allows you to select between metric or
English units of measurement. Once in this

display, press
or ENGLISH units.

T until PARK ASSIST

T until UNITS displays. This display

V to select between METRIC

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Tire Pressure

If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS), the pressure for each tire
can be viewed in the DIC. The tire pressure
will be shown in either kilopascals (kPa) or

pounds per square inch (psi). Press
the DIC displays FRONT TIRES PSI (kPa)
LEFT ## RIGHT ##. Press
DIC displays REAR TIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ##
RIGHT ##.

If a low tire pressure condition is detected
by the system while driving, a message
advising you to check the pressure in a
specific tire will appear in the display. See
Tire Pressure 0 210.

If the tire pressure display shows dashes
instead of a value, there may be a problem
with the vehicle. If this consistently occurs,
see your dealer for service.

Engine Hours

Press

T until ENGINE HOURS displays. This

display shows the total number of hours the
engine has run.

T again until the

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Relearn Tire Positions

The vehicle may have this display. To access
this display, the vehicle must be in P (Park).
If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS), after rotating the tires or
after replacing a tire or sensor, the system
must re-learn the tire positions. To re-learn
the tire positions, see Tire Pressure Monitor

System 0 211. See Tire Inspection 0 214 and
Tire Rotation 0 214.

Change Compass Zone

The vehicle may have this feature. To
change the compass zone through the DIC,
see Compass 0 68.

Calibrate Compass

The vehicle may have this feature. The
compass can be manually calibrated. To
calibrate the compass through the DIC, see
Compass 0 68.

Blank Display

This display shows no information.

Vehicle Messages

Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the
status of the vehicle or some action that
may be needed to correct a condition.
Multiple messages may appear one after
another.

The messages that do not require
immediate action can be acknowledged and

cleared by pressing
require immediate action cannot be cleared
until that action is performed.

All messages should be taken seriously;
clearing the message does not correct the
problem.

If a SERVICE message appears, see your
dealer.

Follow the instructions given in the
messages. The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:

.

Service Messages

.

Fluid Levels

.

Vehicle Security

.

Brakes

.

Steering

.

Ride Control Systems

.

Driver Assistance Systems

V. The messages that

.

Cruise Control

.

Lighting and Bulb Replacement

.

Wiper/Washer Systems

.

Doors and Windows

.

Seat Belts

.

Airbag Systems

.

Engine and Transmission

.

Tire Pressure

.

Battery

Engine Power Messages

ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED

This message displays when the vehicle's
propulsion power is reduced. A reduction in
propulsion power can affect the vehicle's
ability to accelerate. If this message is on,
but there is no observed reduction in
performance, proceed to your destination.
Under certain conditions the performance
may be reduced the next time the vehicle is
driven. The vehicle may be driven while this
message is on, but maximum acceleration
and speed may be reduced. Anytime this
message stays on, or displays repeatedly,
the vehicle should be taken to your dealer
for service as soon as possible.

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Under certain operating conditions,
propulsion will be disabled. Try restarting
after the ignition has been off for
30 seconds.

Vehicle Speed Messages

SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM/H (MPH)

This message shows that the vehicle speed
has been limited to the speed displayed. The
limited speed is a protection for various
propulsion and vehicle systems, such as
lubrication, thermal, brakes, suspension,
Teen Driver if equipped, or tires.

Vehicle Personalization

This vehicle may have customization
capabilities that allow you to program
certain features to one preferred setting.
Customization features can only be
programmed to one setting on the vehicle
and cannot be programmed to a preferred
setting for two different drivers.

All of the customization options may not be
available on your vehicle. Only the options
available will be displayed on the DIC.

The default settings for the customization
features were set when the vehicle left the
factory, but may have been changed from
their default state since then.

The customization preferences are
automatically recalled.

To change customization preferences, use
the following procedure.

Entering the Feature Settings Menu

1. Turn the ignition on and place the
vehicle in P (Park).

To avoid excessive drain on the battery,
it is recommended that the headlamps
are turned off.

2. Press

U to enter the feature

settings menu.
If the menu is not available, FEATURE

SETTINGS AVAILABLE IN PARK will display.
Before entering the menu, make sure the
vehicle is in P (Park).

Feature Settings Menu Items

The following are customization features
that allow you to program settings to the
vehicle:

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DISPLAY IN ENGLISH

This feature will only display if a language
other than English has been set. This feature
allows you to change the language in which
the DIC messages appear to English.

Press

U until the PRESS V TO DISPLAY IN

ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC display.
Press the set/reset button once to display
all DIC messages in English.

LANGUAGE

This feature allows you to select the
language in which the DIC messages will
appear.

Press

U until the LANGUAGE screen appears

on the DIC display. Press
the settings for this feature. Then press

to scroll through the following settings:

ENGLISH (default) : All messages will appear
in English.

FRANCAIS : All messages will appear in
French.

ESPANOL : All messages will appear in
Spanish.

NO CHANGE : No change will be made to
this feature. The current setting will remain.

V once to access

U

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To select a setting, press V while the
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
A beep will sound once a language has been
selected.

AUTO DOOR LOCK

This feature allows you to select when the
doors will automatically lock.

Press

U until AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on

the DIC display. Press
settings for this feature. Then press

scroll through the following settings:

SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default) : The doors
will automatically lock when the vehicle is
shifted out of P (Park).

AT VEHICLE SPEED : The doors will
automatically lock when the vehicle speed is
above 13 km/h (8 mph) for three seconds.

NO CHANGE : No change will be made to
this feature. The current setting will remain.

To select a setting, press
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

V once to access the

U to

V while the

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK

This feature allows you to select whether or
not to turn off the automatic door unlocking
feature. It also allows you to select which
doors and when the doors will automatically
unlock.

Press

U until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears

on the DIC display. Press
the settings for this feature. Then press

to scroll through the following settings:

OFF : None of the doors will automatically
unlock.

DRIVER AT KEY OUT : Only the driver door
will unlock when the key is taken out of the
ignition.

DRIVER IN PARK : Only the driver door will
unlock when the vehicle is shifted into
P (Park).

ALL AT KEY OUT : All of the doors will
unlock when the key is taken out of the
ignition.

ALL IN PARK (default) : All of the doors will
unlock when the vehicle is shifted into
P (Park).

NO CHANGE : No change will be made to
this feature. The current setting will remain.

V once to access

To select a setting, press
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

REMOTE DOOR LOCK

This feature allows you to select the type of
feedback you will receive when locking the
vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. You will not receive feedback
when locking the vehicle with the RKE

U

transmitter if the doors are open. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 8.

Press

U until REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears

on the DIC display. Press
the settings for this feature. Then press

to scroll through the following settings:

OFF : There will be no feedback when you
press

Q on the RKE transmitter.

LIGHTS ONLY : The exterior lamps will flash
when you press

HORN ONLY : The horn will sound on the
second press of

Q on the RKE transmitter.

V while the

V once to access

U

Q on the RKE transmitter.

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HORN & LIGHTS (default) : The exterior
lamps will flash when you press
RKE transmitter, and the horn will sound

Q is pressed again within five seconds

when
of the previous command.

NO CHANGE : No change will be made to
this feature. The current setting will remain.

To select a setting, press
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK

This feature allows you to select the type of
feedback you will receive when unlocking
the vehicle with the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter. You will not receive
feedback when unlocking the vehicle with
the RKE transmitter if the doors are open.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 8.

Press

U until REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK

appears on the DIC display. Press
access the settings for this feature. Then

U to scroll through the following

press
settings:

LIGHTS OFF : The exterior lamps will not
flash when you press
transmitter.

K on the RKE

Q on the

V while the

V once to

LIGHTS ON (default) : The exterior lamps
will flash when you press
transmitter.

NO CHANGE : No change will be made to
this feature. The current setting will remain.

To select a setting, press
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

DELAY DOOR LOCK

This feature allows you to select whether or
not the locking of the doors will be delayed.
When locking the doors with the power
door lock switch and a door is open, this
feature will delay locking the doors until
five seconds after the last door is closed.
You will hear three chimes to signal that the
delayed locking feature is in use. The key
must be out of the ignition for this feature
to work. You can temporarily override
delayed locking by pressing the power door

lock switch twice or
transmitter twice. See Delayed Locking 0 12.

U until DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on

Press
the DIC display. Press
settings for this feature. Then press

scroll through the following settings:

K on the RKE

V while the

Q on the RKE

V once to access the

U to

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OFF : There will be no delayed locking of

the vehicle's doors.

ON (default) : The doors will not lock until
five seconds after the last door is closed.

NO CHANGE : No change will be made to
this feature. The current setting will remain.

To select a setting, press
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

EXIT LIGHTING

This feature allows you to select the
amount of time you want the exterior
lamps to remain on when it is dark enough
outside. This happens after the key is turned
from on to off.

Press

U until EXIT LIGHTING appears on the

DIC display. Press
settings for this feature. Then press

scroll through the following settings:

OFF : The exterior lamps will not turn on.

10 SECONDS (default) : The exterior lamps

will stay on for 10 seconds.

1 MINUTE : The exterior lamps will stay on
for one minute.

2 MINUTES : The exterior lamps will stay on
for two minutes.

V while the

V once to access the

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NO CHANGE : No change will be made to

this feature. The current setting will remain.

To select a setting, press
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

CHIME VOLUME

This feature allows you to select the volume
level of the chime.

Press

U until CHIME VOLUME appears on

the DIC display. Press
settings for this feature. Then press

scroll through the following settings:

NORMAL : The chime volume will be set to
a normal level.

LOUD : The chime volume will be set to a
loud level.

NO CHANGE : No change will be made to
this feature. The current setting will remain.

There is no default for chime volume. The
volume will stay at the last known setting.

To select a setting, press
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

V while the

V once to access the

U to

V while the

FACTORY SETTINGS

This feature allows you to set all of the
customization features back to their factory
default settings.

Press

U until FACTORY SETTINGS appears on

the DIC display. Press
settings for this feature. Then press

scroll through the following settings:

RESTORE ALL (default) : The customization
features will be set to their factory default
settings.

DO NOT RESTORE : The customization
features will not be set to their factory
default settings.

To select a setting, press
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.

EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS

This feature allows you to exit the feature
settings menu.

Press

U until FEATURE SETTINGS PRESS V

TO EXIT appears in the DIC display. Press V
once to exit the menu.

If you do not exit, pressing
you to the beginning of the feature
settings menu.

V once to access the

V while the

U will return

U to

Exiting the Feature Settings Menu

The feature settings menu will be exited
when any of the following occurs:

.

The vehicle is no longer on.

.

The 3 or T DIC buttons are
pressed.

.

The end of the feature settings menu is
reached and exited.

.

A 40–second time period has elapsed
with no selection made.

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Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . 92

Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 92

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . 92

Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . 93

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel Illumination

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Lighting Features

Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Battery Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Battery Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . 96

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

There are four positions:

O : Briefly turn the control to this position

to turn the automatic headlamps and
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) off or
back on.

For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off
position only works for vehicles that are
shifted into the P (Park) position.

AUTO : Automatically turns the exterior
lamps on and off, depending on outside
lighting.

; : Turns on the parking lamps including

all lamps, except the headlamps.

2 : Turns on the headlamps together with

the parking lamps and instrument panel
lights.

If the headlamps are turned on while the
vehicle is on, the headlamps turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition
is turned off. If the headlamps are turned on
while the vehicle is off, the headlamps will
continue to stay on. To prevent the battery
from being drained, turn the control to the

O position.

A warning chime sounds if the driver door is
opened while the ignition switch is off and
the headlamps are on.

To change the headlamps from low beam to
high beam, pull the turn signal lever all the
way toward you. Then release it.

Exterior Lamps Off Reminder

If a door is open, a reminder chime sounds
when the headlamps or parking lamps are
manually turned on and the key is out of
the ignition. To turn off the chime, turn the

headlamp switch to
back on, or close and re-open the door. In

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the auto mode, the headlamps turn off once
the ignition is off or may remain on until
the headlamp delay ends, if enabled in the
Driver Information Center (DIC). See “Exit
Lighting” under Vehicle Personalization 0 87.

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

2 3 : Push the turn signal lever all the

way away from you to change the
headlamps from low to high beam. Then
release it.

Push the turn signal lever all the way from
you again or pull the turn signal lever all
the way toward you and release it to
change the headlamps back to low beam.

This instrument cluster light comes on when
the high-beam headlamps are on.

Flash-to-Pass

This feature is used to signal to the vehicle
ahead that you want to pass.

If the headlamps are off or in the low‐beam
position, pull the turn signal lever toward
you to momentarily switch to high beams.

Release the lever to turn the high-beam
headlamps off.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

DRL can make it easier for others to see the
front of the vehicle during the day. Fully
functional DRL are required on all vehicles
first sold in Canada.

The DRL system comes on in daylight when
the following conditions are met:

.

The ignition is on.

.

The exterior lamp control is in the AUTO
position.

.

The shift lever is not in P (Park).

.

The light sensor determines it is daytime.

When the DRL are on, the taillamps,
sidemarker, instrument panel lights, and
other lamps will not be on.

The automatic headlamp system
automatically switches from DRL to the
headlamps depending on the darkness of
the surroundings.

To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior lamp
control to
vehicles first sold in Canada, the DRL can

only be turned off when the vehicle is
parked.

O and then release it. For

Automatic Headlamp System

When it is dark enough outside and the
headlamp switch is in AUTO, the automatic
headlamp system turns on the headlamps,
along with the taillamps, sidemarker lamps,
parking lamps, and the instrument panel
lights. The radio lights will also be dim.

To turn off the automatic headlamp system,
turn the exterior lamp control to the off
position and then release. For vehicles first
sold in Canada, the transmission must be in
the P (Park) position, before the automatic
headlamp system can be turned off.

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The vehicle has a light sensor on the top of
the instrument panel. Do not cover the
sensor; otherwise the system will come on
whenever the ignition is on.

The system may also turn on the headlamps
when driving through a parking garage or
tunnel.

There is a delay in the transition between
the daytime and nighttime operation of the
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the
automatic headlamp system so that driving
under bridges or bright overhead street
lights does not affect the system. The DRL
and automatic headlamp system are only
affected when the light sensor sees a
change in lighting lasting longer than the
delay.

If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the
automatic headlamp system comes on
immediately. Once the vehicle leaves the
garage, it takes approximately 30 seconds
for the automatic headlamp system to
change to DRL if it is light outside. During
that delay, the instrument cluster may not
be as bright as usual. Make sure the
instrument panel brightness control is in the
full bright position. See Instrument Panel
Illumination Control 0 94.

To idle the vehicle with the automatic
headlamp system off, turn the control off.

The headlamps will also stay on after
exiting the vehicle. This feature may be
programmable. See Vehicle Personalization
0 87.

If the feature is not programmable, exit
lighting is automatic. When it is dark
enough outside, the exterior lamps remain
on for 30 seconds after the ignition is
turned off.

Lights On with Wipers

If the windshield wipers are activated in
daylight with the engine on, and the
exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the
headlamps, parking lamps, and other
exterior lamps come on. The transition time
for the lamps coming on varies based on
wiper speed. When the wipers are not
operating, these lamps turn off. Move the

exterior lamp control to
disable this feature.

P or ; to

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Hazard Warning Flashers

| : Press this button to make the front

and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off.
This warns others that you are having
trouble. Press again to turn the flashers off.

When the hazard warning flashers are on,
the vehicle's turn signals will not work.

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G : An arrow on the instrument cluster

flashes in the direction of the turn or lane
change.

To signal a turn, move the lever all the way
up or down.

To signal a lane change, raise or lower the
lever until the arrow starts to flash. The
turn signal automatically flashes three times
and if the Tow/Haul Mode is active it
flashes six times. Holding the turn signal
lever for more than one second causes the
turn signals to flash continually until the
lever is released.

The lever returns to its starting position
when released.

If after signaling a turn or lane change the
arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a
signal bulb may be burned out.

Have any burned out bulbs replaced. If a
bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See
Fuses and Circuit Breakers 0 198.

Turn Signal On Chime

If the turn signal is left on for more than

1.2 km (0.75 mi), a chime sounds at each
flash of the turn signal and the message
TURN SIGNAL ON also appears in the Driver

Information Center (DIC). To turn off the
chime and message, move the turn signal
lever to the off position.

Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel Illumination Control

This feature adjusts the brightness of all
illuminated controls. The instrument panel
illumination control is next to the exterior
lamp control.

D : Push the knob in all the way until it

extends out and then turn the knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or
dim the lights. Push the knob back in when
finished.

The knob is functional at night, or when the
headlamps or parking lamps are ON.

Dome Lamps

The dome lamps will come on when any
door is opened, the remote unlock is
pressed, or when the ignition is switched
off. They will turn off after a delay, when all
doors are closed, or when the ignition is
switched on.

The instrument panel brightness knob
extends when
turn on the dome lamps, press
turn the knob clockwise to the farthest

position. In this position, the dome lamps
remain on whether a door is opened or
closed.

D is pressed. To manually

D then

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Dome Lamp Override

Reading Lamps

If equipped with reading lamps, press the
button next to each lamp to turn it on
or off.

To operate, the ignition must be on, in ACC/
ACCESSORY, or using Retained Accessory
Power (RAP).

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

Lighting Features

The dome lamp override sets the dome
lamps to remain off or come on
automatically when a door is opened, the
remote unlock is pressed, or when the
ignition is switched off.

E DOME OFF : Press this button in and the

dome lamps remain off when a door is
opened, the remote unlock is pressed, or the
ignition is switched off. Press the button
again to return it to the extended position
so that the dome lamps come on when a
door is opened, the remote unlock is
pressed, or when the ignition is
switched off.

Entry Lighting

Some exterior lamps and the interior lamps
turn on briefly at night, or in areas with

limited lighting, when
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
When a door is opened, the interior lamps
come on if the dome lamp control is in the
DOOR position. After about 30 seconds the
exterior lamps turn off. Entry lighting can be
disabled manually by changing the ignition
out of the OFF position, or by pressing the

RKE transmitter

Q button.

K is pressed on the

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This feature can be changed. See “Vehicle
Locator Lights” under Vehicle Personalization
0 87.

Exit Lighting

Some exterior lamps and interior lamps turn
on when the key is removed from the
ignition.

The exterior and interior lamps remain on
for a set amount of time, then automatically
turn off. If equipped with Keyless Access,
the exterior lamps automatically turn on
when the driver door is opened after the
ignition is turned off.

The interior lights turn on when the ignition
is turned off.

The exterior lamps turn off immediately by
turning the exterior lamp control off.

This feature can be changed. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 87.

Battery Load Management

The vehicle may have Electric Power
Management (EPM) that estimates the
battery's temperature and state of charge.
It then adjusts the voltage for best
performance and extended life of the
battery.

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When the battery's state of charge is low,
the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring
the charge back up. When the state of
charge is high, the voltage is lowered
slightly to prevent overcharging. If the
vehicle has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage
display on the Driver Information Center
(DIC), you may see the voltage move up or
down. This is normal. If there is a problem,
an alert will be displayed.

The battery can be discharged at idle if the
electrical loads are very high. This is true for
all vehicles. This is because the generator
(alternator) may not be spinning fast
enough at idle to produce all the power that
is needed for very high electrical loads.

A high electrical load occurs when several of
the following are on, such as: headlamps,
high beams, fog lamps, rear window
defogger, climate control fan at high speed,
heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer
loads, and loads plugged into accessory
power outlets.

EPM works to prevent excessive discharge
of the battery. It does this by balancing the
generator's output and the vehicle's
electrical needs. It can increase engine idle

speed to generate more power, whenever
needed. It can temporarily reduce the power
demands of some accessories.

Normally, these actions occur in steps or
levels, without being noticeable. In rare
cases at the highest levels of corrective
action, this action may be noticeable to the
driver. If so, a Driver Information Center
(DIC) message might be displayed, such as
SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM. If this
messages displays, it is recommended that
the driver reduce the electrical loads as
much as possible.

Battery Power Protection

This feature helps prevent the battery from
being drained, if the interior courtesy lamps
or reading lamps are accidentally left on.
If any of these lamps are left on, they
automatically turn off after 10 minutes,
if the ignition is off. The lamps will not
come back on again until one of the
following occurs:

.

The ignition is turned on.

.

The doors are closed and then re-opened.

Exterior Lighting Battery Saver

The exterior lamps turn off about 10 minutes
after the ignition is turned off, if the parking
lamps or headlamps have been manually
left on. This protects against draining the
battery. To restart the 10-minute timer, turn

the exterior lamp control to the
and then back to the

To keep the lamps on for more than
10 minutes, the ignition must be on or in
ACC/ACCESSORY.

; or 2 position.

O position

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Infotainment System

Introduction

Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Overview (AM-FM Radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Radio

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Fixed Mast Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Audio Players

Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . 103

Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Phone

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Trademarks and License Agreements

Trademarks and License Agreements . . . 112

Introduction

Infotainment

Read the following pages to become familiar
with the features.

Warning

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Taking your eyes off the road for too
long or too often while using any
infotainment feature can cause a crash.
You or others could be injured or killed.
Do not give extended attention to
infotainment tasks while driving. Limit
your glances at the vehicle displays and
focus your attention on driving. Use voice
commands whenever possible.

The infotainment system has built-in
features intended to help avoid distraction
by disabling some functions when driving.
Many infotainment features are also
available through the instrument cluster and
steering wheel controls.

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Before driving:

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Become familiar with the operation,
center stack controls, and infotainment
controls.

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Set up the audio by presetting favorite
stations, setting the tone, and adjusting
the speakers.

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Set up phone numbers in advance so they
can be called easily by pressing a single
control or by using a single voice
command if equipped with Bluetooth
phone capability.

See Defensive Driving 0 121.

To play the infotainment system with the
ignition off, see Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0 133.

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

If equipped, ANC reduces engine noise in the
vehicle’s interior. ANC requires the
factory-installed audio system, radio,
speakers, amplifier (if equipped), induction
system, and exhaust system to work
properly. Deactivation is required by your
dealer if related aftermarket equipment is
installed.

GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-15555961) -
2022 - CRC - 6/7/21

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Theft-Deterrent Feature

Overview (AM-FM Radio)

The theft-deterrent feature works by
learning a portion of the Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) to the
infotainment system. The infotainment
system does not operate if it is stolen or
moved to a different vehicle.

1. 4

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Press to show information on the
current station or track.

2. FAV

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Press to scroll through the favorite
pages.

3. MENU

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Press to set the number of favorite
pages.

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Press to select the Speed
Compensation Volume setting.

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Press to turn Auto Page Text
Information on or off.

4. Buttons 1 - 6

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Press to save and select favorite
stations.

5. EQ

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Press to adjust the equalizer.

GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-15555961) -
2022 - CRC - 6/7/21

6. f

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Press to set the bass, midrange,
treble, fade, and balance.

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Turn to manually select radio
stations.

7. CAT

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Press to display a list of SXM
categories, if equipped.

8. Auxiliary Input Jack (If Equipped)

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Use to connect external audio
devices.

9. SRCE

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Press to scroll through auxiliary
devices, AM, FM, or SXM if equipped.

\ FWD

10.

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Press and hold to fast forward
through a track.

s REV

11.

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Press and hold to go backward fast
through a track.

P

12.

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Press to turn the infotainment
system on or off.

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Turn to adjust the volume.

¨ SEEK

13.

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Seeks or scans to the next station.

14.

© SEEK

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Seeks or scans to the previous
station.

15.

H

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Press to set the clock and date.

Operation

Using the Radio

O : Press to turn the system on and off.

Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the volume.

4 : Press to switch the display between the

radio station frequency and the time. While
the ignition is off, press this button to
display the time. Press to display additional
text information related to the current
FM-RDS station or MP3 song. A choice of
additional information such as Channel,
Song, Artist, and CAT (category) can display.
Continue pressing to highlight the desired
tab, or press the softkey under any one of
the tabs and the information about that tab
displays.

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Speed Compensated Volume (SCV) : SCV

automatically adjusts the radio volume to
compensate for road and wind noise as the
vehicle speed changes while driving, so that
the volume level stays consistent.

To activate SCV:

1. Set the radio volume to the desired level.

2. Press the MENU button to display the
radio setup menu.

3. Press the softkey under the AUTO
VOLUM (automatic volume) tab on the
infotainment display.

4. Press the softkey under the desired SCV
setting (OFF, Low, Med, or High) to
select the level of radio volume
compensation. The display times out
after approximately 10 seconds. Each
higher setting allows for more radio
volume compensation at faster vehicle
speeds.

Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)

To adjust the bass or treble:

1. Press the
displays.

f knob until Bass or Treble