GMC SIERRA DENALI 2500HD 2014, SIERRA DENALI 3500HD 2014 Owner Manual

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

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

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-5

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

Performance and

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

Keys, Doors, and

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

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

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

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

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

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

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

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

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

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-44

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-52

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

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

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

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

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

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

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18

Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-39

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57

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

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

Air Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

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

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

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-22

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-31

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-42

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45

Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-48

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-80

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

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

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

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-30

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-75

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Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-85

Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1

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

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

Special Application

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8

Additional Maintenance

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

Recommended Fluids,

Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-12

Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-15

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

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

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

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

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

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12

Vehicle Data Recording and

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

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

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

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

OnStar Additional

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

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

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Introduction iii

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

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, SIERRA, and DENALI are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC Division wherever it appears in this manual.

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

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 23159033 A First Printing

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens

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

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

Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive

Plymouth, MI 48170

Using this Manual

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

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Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

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

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

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

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

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

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

{

Warning

Symbols

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

M : This symbol is shown when

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

* : This symbol is shown when

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

Vehicle Symbol Chart

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

0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning

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! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)

% : Audio Steering Wheel Controls

or OnStar

$ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System

I : Cruise Control

B : Engine Coolant Temperature

O : Exterior Lamps

# : Fog Lamps

. : Fuel Gauge

+ : Fuses

3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer

( : Heated Steering Wheel j : LATCH System Child

Restraints

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure

g : Outside Power Foldaway

Mirrors

O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

_ : Tow/Haul Mode d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak

M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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vi Introduction

2 NOTES

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In Brief 1-1

In Brief

Instrument Panel

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

Initial Drive Information

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

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

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

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

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

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

Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Heated and Ventilated

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-7

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

Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-8

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

Steering Wheel

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

Throttle and Brake Pedal

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

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

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

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-12

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

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Vehicle Features

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

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

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

Bluetooth

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-17

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Driver Information

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

Rear Vision

Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-19

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

Universal Remote System . . . 1-20

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

Performance and Maintenance

StabiliTrak®System . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-22

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-22

E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Driving for Better Fuel

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

Roadside Assistance

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

OnStar

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

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1-2 In Brief

Instrument Panel

United States Version Shown; Canada Similar

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A. Air Vents on page 8-7.

B. Turn and Lane-Change Signals

on page 6-5.

Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-5.

C. Instrument Cluster on

page 5-12.

D. Hazard Warning Flashers on

page 6-5.

E. Shift Lever. See Automatic

Transmission on page 9-31.

F. Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-34 (If

Equipped).

G. Driver Information Center (DIC)

Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-27.

H. Infotainment on page 7-1.

I. Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6-1.

J. Integrated Trailer Brake

Controller (If Equipped). See Trailer Towing on page 9-62.

K. Dome Lamps on page 6-7.

L. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out

of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5-20.

M. Cruise Control on page 9-45.

Heated Steering Wheel Button (If Equipped). See Heated Steering Wheel on page 5-4.

N. Hood Release. See Hood on

page 10-4.

O. Parking Brake on page 9-41.

P. Steering Wheel Adjustment on

page 5-2.

Q. Horn on page 5-5.

R. Steering Wheel Controls on

page 5-2.

S. Dual Automatic Climate Control

System on page 8-1.

T. Power Outlets on page 5-9.

Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). See Ashtrays on page 5-10 and Cigarette Lighter on page 5-10.

U. StabiliTrak

System on

page 9-42.

Pedal Adjust Control. See

Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9-23.

Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9-48 (If Equipped).

Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). See “Brakes” in the Duramax diesel supplement.

V. Passenger Airbag Off Control (If

Equipped). See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-25.

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1-4 In Brief

Initial Drive Information

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

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

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

K : Press to unlock the driver door.

Press

K again within three seconds

to unlock all remaining doors.

Q : Press to lock all doors. Lock

and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-44.

L : Press and release to locate

the vehicle. Press more than two seconds to sound the

panic alarm. Press cancel the panic alarm.

L and hold for

L again to

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

Remote Vehicle Start

If equipped, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.

Starting the Vehicle

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.

2. Press and release

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

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

The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once.

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Canceling a Remote Start

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

Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold

until the parking lamps turn off.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the vehicle on and then back off.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-4.

Power Door Locks

Press Q or K on the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless

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

Door Locks

There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle.

From outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the driver door.

From inside, use the power door locks or the manual door locks. To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or pull up on the manual lock knob.

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

See Door Locks on page 2-6.

Windows

The driver door has switches that control all windows; the passenger door switch only controls that window. The power windows work when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-27.

Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. See Windows on page 2-14 and Power Windows on page 2-15.

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1-6 In Brief

Seat Adjustment

To adjust the seat:

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

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

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

See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-3.

Lumbar Adjustment

To adjust the lumbar support:

Press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support.

Press and hold the top or bottom of the control to raise or lower the height of the support.

See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3-4.

Reclining Seatbacks

To adjust the seatback:

Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.

Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.

See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-4.

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Memory Features

The controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedals, if available.

See Memory Seats on page 3-5 and

Vehicle Personalization on page 5-44.

Heated and Ventilated Seats

The buttons are on the front doors.

H : Press to cool the seat. I : Press to heat the

seatback only.

J : Press to heat the seat and

seatback.

Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to

the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest.

See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3-6.

Head Restraint Adjustment

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

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

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

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1-8 In Brief

Safety Belts

Passenger Sensing System

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

If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position.

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

Safety Belts on page 3-8.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3-10.

Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-10.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-39.

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

United States

Canada and Mexico

See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-25 for important information.

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Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors

Mirror Adjustment

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

2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up, down, right, or left.

3. Press the opposite side to get the control pad to a neutral position.

Power Folding Mirrors

To fold the mirrors:

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

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

See Power Mirrors on page 2-12.

Automatic Dimming Mirror

The driver outside mirror automatically dims for the glare of the headlamps from behind.

Heated Mirrors

The heated outside rearview mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger is on.

1 to heat the mirrors.

Press

See “Rear Window Defogger” under

Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-1.

Park Tilt Mirrors

If the vehicle has the memory package, the exterior mirrors tilt to a preselected position when the

vehicle is in R (Reverse). This feature lets the driver view the curb when parallel parking. The mirrors return to the original position when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), or the ignition is turned off or to OFF/LOCK.

This feature can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-44.

Interior Mirror

Adjustment

Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

The mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on each time the vehicle is started.

See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2-14.

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Steering Wheel Adjustment

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down.

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

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment

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

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

Press the bottom of the control to move the pedals closer. Press the top of the control to move the pedals away.

See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9-23.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

The dome lamps are located in the overhead console.

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

Turn the instrument panel brightness knob located below the dome lamp override button, clockwise to the farthest position to manually turn on the dome lamps. The dome lamps remain on until the knob is turned counterclockwise.

Dome Lamp Override

The dome lamp override button is located next to the exterior lamps control.

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k : Press the button in and the

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

Reading Lamps

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

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

For more information about interior lamps, see:

Dome Lamps on page 6-7.

Reading Lamps on page 6-7.

Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6-6.

Exterior Lighting

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

There are four positions.

O : Turns off the automatic

headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp

control to the off position again to turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on.

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

AUTO: Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps (if equipped), and license plate lamps.

; : Turns on the parking lamps,

taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps (if equipped), and license plate lamps.

5 : Turns on the headlamps,

parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps (if equipped), and license plate lamps.

See:

Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6-3

Fog Lamps on page 6-6

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

9 : Turns the windshield

wipers off.

6 : Turn the band up for more

frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.

w : Slow wipes. 1 : Fast wipes.

The front wiper control is located on the turn and lane-change lever.

The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band with

z on it.

8 : For a single wipe, turn to 8 ,

then release. For several wipes, hold the band on

8 longer.

L : Push the paddle at the top of

the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-5.

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Climate Controls

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

Dual Automatic Climate Control System

A. Driver and Passenger

Temperature Controls

B. Fan Control

C. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

D. Defrost

E. Recirculation

F. Outside Air

G. Air Delivery Mode Control

H. Display

I. Power Button

J. Rear Window Defogger

K. Air Conditioning

L. PASS (Passenger)

See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-1.

Transmission

Range Selection Mode

The Range Selection Mode button is located on the shift lever.

To enable Range Selection:

1. Move the column shift lever to the M (Manual) position. The current range will appear next to the M. This is the highest possible range with all lower gears accessible. As an example, when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available.

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2. Press the plus/minus buttons to select the range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode on page 9-33.

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

Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-34.

Four-Wheel Drive

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

Electronic Transfer Case

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

You can choose among four driving settings:

m (Two-Wheel Drive High): This

setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations.

m (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use

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

n (Four-Wheel Drive Low): This

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

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

Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10-80 or Towing the Vehicle on page 10-80 for more information.

See Four-Wheel Drive on page 9-35.

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Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

Radio with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3)

O : Press to turn the system on

and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.

BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or SiriusXM

, if equipped.

f : Turn to manually select radio

stations or press to set the bass or treble.

stations.

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

For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7-8.

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

Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7-39 and Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System on page 7-48 for more information.

Storing Radio Stations

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

For more information, see “Storing Radio Stations” in AM-FM Radio on page 7-11.

Setting the Clock

To set the time and date:

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

press

O , to turn the radio on.

2. Press

3. Press the softkey located under

4. To increase or decrease the time

For detailed instructions on setting the clock for the vehicle's specific audio system, see Clock on page 5-7.

H to display HR, MIN,

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

any one of the labels to be changed.

or date, turn counter-clockwise.

f clockwise or

Satellite Radio

SiriusXM®is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide

variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound.

A fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service.

For more information, refer to:

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

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

See Satellite Radio on page 7-13.

Portable Audio Devices

This vehicle may have an auxiliary input located on the radio faceplate and a USB port located in the center console or on the instrument panel. External devices such as an iPod laptop computer, MP3 player, CD changer, or USB storage device can be connected to the auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input cable or the USB port depending on the audio system.

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See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” and “Using the USB Port” in Auxiliary Devices on page 7-34.

Bluetooth

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

The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. For more information, see www.gm.com/bluetooth and Bluetooth on page 7-50.

Steering Wheel Controls

If available, 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 device.

or USB

c / x : Press to go to the

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

b / g : Press to silence the vehicle

speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with

OnStar if equipped.

−

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

or Bluetooth systems,

e : Press to increase volume.

e : Press to decrease volume.

¨ : Press to seek the next radio

station, the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot, or to select tracks and folders on an iPod or USB device.

For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-2.

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Cruise Control

[ : Press to disengage cruise

control without erasing the set speed from memory.

See Cruise Control on page 9-45.

Navigation System

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

The navigation system provides detailed maps of most major

T : Press to turn the system on

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

+ RES: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate.

SET −: Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate.

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

Driver Information Center (DIC)

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

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

3 : Press this button to display

the odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average economy, fuel used, timer, and transmission temperature.

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The compass and outside air temperature will also be shown in the display. The temperature will be shown in °C or °F depending on the units selected.

T : Press this button to display

the oil life, units, tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), trailer brake gain and output information for vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, compass zone setting, and compass recalibration.

U : Press this button to customize

the feature settings on your vehicle. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-44 for more information.

V : Press this button to set or reset

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

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

For more information, see Driver

Information Center (DIC) on page 5-27.

Vehicle Customization

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

Language

Door Lock and Unlock Settings

RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback

Lighting

Chime Volume

Memory Features

See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-44.

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

If available, the RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle when the vehicle is shifted into

R (Reverse). This is displayed on the inside rearview mirror or the navigation screen, if equipped.

To clean the camera lens, near the tailgate handle, rinse it with water and wipe it with a soft cloth.

For more information, see Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9-49.

Ultrasonic Parking Assist

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

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

See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9-48.

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Power Outlets

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

There are two accessory power outlets on the instrument panel, one inside the center floor console, and one on the rear of the center floor console.

To access the accessory power outlet inside the center floor console, press the button on the side of the console door. See

Center Console Storage on page 4-1 for more information.

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

See Power Outlets on page 5-9.

Universal Remote System

Vehicles with the Universal Remote System will have these buttons located in the headliner.

This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices.

Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person assist with programming the transmitter.

See Universal Remote System on page 5-52.

Sunroof

A. Open or Close

B. Vent

On vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-27.

Vent: From the closed position, press the rear of switch (B) to vent the sunroof.

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Open/Close: To open the sunroof,

press and hold switch (A) until the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold the front of switch (A) to close it.

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

When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will automatically raise. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed.

The sunroof also has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays. The sunshade must be opened and closed manually.

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

See Sunroof (Crew Cab) on page 2-17.

Performance and Maintenance

StabiliTrak®System

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

To turn off traction control, press and release

panel. The appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride

Control System Messages on page 5-39.

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

g until g illuminates and the

appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5-39.

g on the instrument

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Press and release g again to turn on both systems.

For more information, see

StabiliTrak

System on page 9-42.

Tire Pressure Monitor

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

The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-14. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.

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

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

See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10-52.

Engine Oil Life System

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

Resetting the Oil Life System

To reset the Engine Oil Life System on most vehicles:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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E85 or FlexFuel

Vehicles with a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See E85 or FlexFuel on page 9-56. For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9-54.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

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

Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.

Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.

Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.

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

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

Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.

Combine several trips into a single trip.

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

Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.

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Roadside Assistance Program

U.S.: 1-888-881-3302

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

Canada: 1-800-268-6800

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

See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5.

OnStar

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

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Keys and Locks

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

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

Remote Vehicle Start .. . . . . . . . 2-4

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

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

Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

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

Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . 2-13

Park Tilt Mirrors .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Interior Mirrors

Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Windows

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

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

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

Roof

Sunroof (Crew Cab) . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Doors

Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Vehicle Security

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

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

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

Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . 2-11

Keys and Locks

Keys

Warning

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

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-15.

If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range:

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

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

See your dealer if a replacement key or 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.

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

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

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

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

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

There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-2.

With Remote Start (without

Remote Start Similar)

/ (Remote Vehicle Start): For

vehicles with this feature, press to start the engine from outside the

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vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-4 for additional information.

Q (Lock): Press to lock all the

doors.

If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the turn signal lamps flash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn chirps

when

Q is pressed again within

three seconds. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-44 for

additional information.

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

Q arms the content

K (Unlock): Press once to unlock

only the driver door. If again within three seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps may come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.

K is pressed

If enabled through the DIC, the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-44. If enabled through the DIC, the exterior lights may turn on. See

“Approach Lighting” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-44.

Pressing disarms the content theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2-9.

K on the RKE transmitter

L (Vehicle Locator/Panic

Alarm): Press and release to locate the vehicle. 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 off when the ignition is moved to ON/

RUN or ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work.

L is pressed again. The

L for more than

Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle

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

Battery Replacement

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

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

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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. Snap the transmitter back together.

Remote Vehicle Start

If available, this feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle. It may also start up the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger. Normal operation of the system will return after the key is turned to the ON/RUN position.

If the vehicle has an automatic climate control system, the climate control system will default to a heating or cooling mode depending on the outside temperature. If the vehicle does not have an automatic climate control system, the system will turn on at the setting the vehicle was set to when the vehicle was last turned off.

During a remote start, if the vehicle has an automatic climate control system and heated seats, the heated seats will turn on during colder outside temperatures and will shut off when the key is turned to ON/RUN. If the vehicle does not have an automatic climate control system, during remote start, manually turn the heated seats on and off. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3-6.

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

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Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See

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

/ (Remote Start): This button will

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

To start the vehicle using the remote start feature:

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.

2. Press and release

3. Immediately press and hold until the turn signal lamps flash. If you cannot see the vehicle's

lamps, press and hold least four seconds.

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

The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once.

After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert and turn the key to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle.

To cancel a remote start:

Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold

until the parking lamps turn off.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

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/ for at

Turn the ignition on and then back off.

The vehicle can be remote started two separate times between driving sequences. The engine will run for 10 minutes after each remote start.

Or, the engine run time can be extended by another 10 minutes within the first 10 minute remote start time frame, and before the engine stops.

For example, if pressed again after the vehicle has been running for five minutes, 10 minutes are added, allowing the engine to run for 15 minutes.

The additional 10 minutes are considered a second remote vehicle start.

Once two remote starts, or a single remote start with one time extension has been done, the vehicle must be started with the key. After the key is removed from the ignition, the vehicle can be remote started again.

Q and then / are

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The vehicle cannot be remote started if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction and the malfunction indicator lamp is on.

Also, the engine will turn off during a remote vehicle start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the oil pressure gets low.

Remote Start Ready

If the vehicle does not have the remote vehicle start feature, it may have the remote start ready feature. This feature allows your dealer to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature.

See your dealer to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature to the vehicle.

Door Locks

Warning

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Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

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

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

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

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

There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle.

From outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the driver door.

From inside, use the power door locks or manual door locks. To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or pull up on the manual lock knob.

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Power Door Locks

Press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-2.

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

doors.

Delayed Locking

The vehicle may have the delayed locking feature. When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door is open, the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use.

Pressing the power lock switch twice 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” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-44.

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 on page 5-44.

Lockout Protection

If the driver side power door lock switch is pressed when the driver door is open and the key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock.

If the passenger side power door lock switch is pressed when the front passenger door is open and the key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the front passenger door will unlock.

Safety Locks

The vehicle has rear door security locks to prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside.

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Open the rear doors to access the security locks on the inside edge of each door.

To set the locks, insert a key into the slot and turn it to the horizontal position. The door can only be opened from the outside with the door unlocked. To return the door to normal operation, turn the slot to the vertical position.

Doors

Tailgate

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It is extremely dangerous to ride on the tailgate, even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds. People riding on the tailgate can easily lose their balance and fall in response to vehicle maneuvers. Falling from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death. Do not allow people to ride on the tailgate. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.

On vehicles with a lock on the tailgate, use the key to lock or unlock the tailgate.

Open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle while pulling the tailgate down.

To shut the tailgate, firmly push it upward until it latches.

After closing the tailgate, pull it back to be sure it latches securely.

Tailgate Removal

The tailgate can be removed to allow for different loading situations. Assistance may be needed with the removal to avoid damage to the vehicle.

On vehicles with a Rear Vision Camera, it must be disconnected before removing the tailgate. See

Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9-49.

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To remove the tailgate:

1. Raise the tailgate slightly, pull out and hold the cable retaining clip (A). Push the cable (C) up and off of the bolt (B). Repeat on the other side.

2. With the tailgate about halfway open, lift the right edge of the tailgate from the lower pivot.

On vehicles with the tailgate assist feature, raise the tailgate nearly all the way to the closed position prior to removing the left edge.

3. Move the tailgate to the right to release the left edge.

Reverse this procedure to reinstall the tailgate. Make sure the tailgate is secure.

Vehicle Security

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

Vehicle Alarm System

This vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system.

This is the security light.

To arm the theft-deterrent system:

1. Open the door.

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2. Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The security light should flash.

If the delayed locking feature is active, the alarm will not be activated until all doors are closed and the security light goes off.

3. Close all doors. The security light will stop flashing and go off after approximately 30 seconds. The system is armed when the security light goes off.

If a locked driver door is opened without using the RKE transmitter, a 10 second pre-alarm will occur. The horn will chirp and the lights will flash. If the key is not placed in the ignition and turned to START or the door is not unlocked by pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter during the 10 second pre-alarm, the alarm will go off. The vehicle's headlamps will flash and the horn will sound for about 30 seconds, then will turn off to save the battery power.

The theft-deterrent system will not activate if the doors are locked with the key or the manual door lock. It activates only if you use the power door lock switch or the RKE transmitter. The vehicle can be started with the correct key if the alarm is set off.

To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:

If you do not want to activate the theft-deterrent system, the vehicle should be locked with the door key after the doors are closed.

Always unlock a door with the RKE transmitter.

If the alarm is set off, press unlock on the RKE transmitter or place the key in the ignition and turn it to START.

Testing the Alarm

To test the alarm:

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

2. Press lock on the RKE transmitter.

3. Close the door and wait for the security light to go out.

4. Reach in through the 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 headlamps flash, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10-34.

If the alarm does not sound or the headlamps do not flash, see your dealer for service.

Immobilizer

See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-15.

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Immobilizer Operation

This vehicle has PASS-Key®III+ (Personalized Automotive 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.

The system is automatically disarmed when the key is turned to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or START from the LOCK/OFF position.

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.

When the PASS-Key III+ system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it prevents the vehicle from starting. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the

vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes.

If the engine does not start and the security light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when trying to start the vehicle, there may be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. 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. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10-34. 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 who can service the PASS-Key III+ to have a new key made.

It is possible for the PASS-Key III+ decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to 10 keys may be programmed for the vehicle. The following

procedure is for programming 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 cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system.

To program the new additional key:

1. Verify that the new key has a stamped on it.

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

3. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key.

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4. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds of turning the ignition to the LOCK/OFF position in Step 3.

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

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

If you lose or damage your 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

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

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

Power Mirrors

Mirror Adjustment

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

2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up, down, right, or left.

3. Press the opposite side to get the control pad to a neutral position.

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Power Folding Mirrors

To fold the mirrors:

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

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

Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors

Reset the power folding mirrors if:

The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding.

They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded.

The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position.

The mirrors vibrate at normal driving speeds.

Fold and unfold the mirrors one time using the mirror controls to reset them to their normal position. A popping noise may be heard during the resetting of the power folding mirrors. This sound is normal after a manual folding operation.

See Power Mirrors on page 2-12.

Turn Signal Indicator

The vehicle has a turn signal indicator on the mirror. An arrow on the mirror flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change.

Heated Mirrors

The heated outside rearview mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger is on.

1 (Rear Window Defogger): This

button is on the climate control panel. Press to heat the mirror.

See “Rear Window Defogger” under

Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-1.

Automatic Dimming Mirror

The vehicle has an automatic dimming mirror. The driver outside mirror automatically adjusts for the

glare of the headlamps from behind. This feature comes on when the vehicle is started.

Park Tilt Mirrors

If the vehicle has the memory package, the passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This feature lets the driver view the curb when parallel parking. The mirror(s) return to the original position when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), or the ignition is turned off or to OFF/LOCK.

Turn this feature on or off through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-44.

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Interior Mirrors

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

Adjustment

Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle.

Operation

The automatic dimming rearview mirror will automatically reduce the glare of the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started.

O (On/Off): Press to turn the

dimming feature on or off.

The vehicle may also have a Rear Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9-49.

If the vehicle has a RVC, the button for turning the dimming feature on or off will not be available.

Vehicles with OnStar have three additional control buttons for the OnStar system. See your dealer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.

Cleaning the Mirror

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

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The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped.

Power Windows

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

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-27.

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

Express-Down/Up Windows

Windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the switch.

Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activate the express feature.

The express mode can be canceled at any time by briefly pressing or pulling the switch.

Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature

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

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

In an emergency, the anti-pinch feature can be overridden in a supervised mode. Hold the window switch all the way up to the second position. The window will rise for as long as the switch is held. Once the switch is released, the express mode is re-activated.

In this mode, the window can still close on an object in its path. Use care when using the override mode.

Programming the Power Windows

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

To program each front window, follow these steps:

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

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

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

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

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

Window Lockout

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

Press v to activate the rear window locks. An indicator light will illuminate when the feature is on.

Press v again to deactivate the rear window locks.

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Rear Windows

The power sliding rear window cannot be operated manually.

Power Sliding Rear Window

Sun Visors

Pull the sun visor down to block glare. If equipped, detach the sun

If equipped, the power sliding rear window works when the ignition has been turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-27.

Press the switch to open the window.

Pull the switch to close the window.

visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window or to extend along the rod.

Roof

Sunroof (Crew Cab)

A. Open or Close

B. Vent

On vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN or the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-27.

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Vent: From the closed position,

press the rear of the passenger side switch (B) to vent the sunroof.

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

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

When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will automatically raise. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed.

The sunroof also has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays. The sunshade must be opened and closed manually.

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

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

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Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

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

Front Seats

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

Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

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

Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Heated and Ventilated Front

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

Rear Seats

Rear Seats (Split Bench) . . . . . . 3-8

Safety Belts

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

How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

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

Safety Belt Use During

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

Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-17

Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Airbag System

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-20

When Should an Airbag

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

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

What Will You See after an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

Passenger Sensing

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

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-30

Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-31

Replacing Airbag System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-31

Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

Infants and Young

Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34

Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-36

Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-38 Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH

System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39

Replacing LATCH System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-45

Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Seat Position) . . . . . . . . 3-45

Securing Child Restraints

(Right Front Seat

Position) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47

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Front Seats

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Rear Seats

The rear seat has adjustable headrests in the outboard seating positions.

The height of the headrest can be adjusted. Pull the headrest up to raise it. To lower the headrest, push down on the headrest.

Rear outboard headrests are not designed to be removed.

Front Seats

Power Seat Adjustment

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

Warning

To adjust the seat:

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

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

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

To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-4.

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Lumbar Adjustment

Reclining Seatbacks

Power Reclining Seatbacks

To adjust the lumbar support:

Press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support.

Press and hold the top or bottom of the control to raise or lower the height of the lumbar support.

To adjust the seatback:

Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.

Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.

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

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

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

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

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

Memory Seats

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

Storing Memory Positions

To save into memory:

1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals.

See Power Mirrors on page 2-12 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9-23.

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

2. Press and hold “1” until two beeps sound.

3. Repeat for a second driver position using “2.”

To recall, press and release “1” or “2.” The vehicle must be in P (Park). A single beep will sound. The seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will move to the position previously stored for the identified driver.

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Memory Remote Recall

This feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, and pedals to stored positions when entering the vehicle.

To activate, unlock the driver door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The driver seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable pedals will move to the memory position associated with the transmitter used to unlock the vehicle.

This feature can be turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menu. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-44.

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

If something has blocked the driver seat and/or the adjustable pedals while recalling a memory position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the

appropriate manual control for the memory item that is not recalling for two seconds. Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service.

Easy Exit Driver Seat

This feature can move the seat rearward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle.

B (Easy Exit Driver Seat): Press

to recall the easy exit seat position. The vehicle must be in P (Park).

If the easy exit seat feature is programmed on in the vehicle personalization menu, automatic seat movement occurs when the ignition key is removed.

A single beep sounds. The driver seat moves back approximately 8 cm (3 in). To move the seat back

farther, press seat is all the way back.

B again until the

If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling the exit position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the power seat control rearward for two seconds. Try recalling the exit position again. If the exit position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service.

See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-44.

Heated and Ventilated Front Seats

Warning

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If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of time. Do not place anything on

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the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, cover, or similar item. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may damage the seat.

The buttons are on the front doors.

H (Cooled Seat): Press to cool

the seat.

I (Heated Seatback): Press to

heat the seatback only.

J (Heated Seat and Seatback):

Press to heat the seat and seatback.

Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest.

The passenger seat may take longer to heat up.

The heated and cooled seats are canceled when the ignition is turned off. To use this feature after restarting the vehicle, press the desired button again.

Remote Start Heated Seats

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

The lights on the heated seat buttons do not turn on during a remote start.

The temperature performance of an unoccupied seat may be reduced. This is normal.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-4.

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Rear Seats

Rear Seats (Split Bench)

Folding Rear Seat

Either side of the rear seat may be folded for added cargo space.

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

Make sure that nothing is on the seat.

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

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

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

Safety Belts

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

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

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, passengers riding in these areas

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

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

This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5-17.

Why Safety Belts Work

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

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

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

Questions and Answers About Safety Belts

Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle

after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt?

A: You could be — whether you are

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

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

Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why

should I have to wear safety belts?

A: Airbags are supplemental

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

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

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

This section is only for people of adult size.

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

Children on page 3-32 or Infants and Young Children on page 3-34.

Follow those rules for everyone's protection.

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

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

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

Always use the correct buckle for your seating position.

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

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

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

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

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

Never route the lap or shoulder belt over an armrest.

Lap-Shoulder Belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sensing System on page 3-25

for more information.

If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, for the rear center seating position, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling the safety belt until it can be buckled.

3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the correct buckle.

Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3-16.

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

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

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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 safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants.

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

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

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front 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 safety belt in a crash. See How

to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3-10.

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Safety Belt Pretensioners

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

activation are met. And, if the Squeeze the buttons on the sides of the height adjuster and move the height adjuster to the desired position.

The adjuster can be moved up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide.

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

vehicle has side impact airbags,

safety belt pretensioners can help

tighten the safety belts in a side

crash or a rollover event.

Pretensioners work only once. If the

pretensioners activate in a crash,

they will need to be replaced, and

probably other new parts for the

vehicle's safety belt system. See

Replacing Safety Belt System Parts

after a Crash on page 3-17.

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides

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

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To install a comfort guide to the safety belt:

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

1. Remove the guide from its

belt into the slots of the guide.

storage pocket on the side of the seat.

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

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

4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure 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.

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

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

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

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

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

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Lap Belt

This part is only for the lap belt. To learn how to wear a lap-shoulder belt, see Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-10.

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

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

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

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

If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3-16.

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

If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the correct buckle. Be sure that the latch plate clicks when inserted into the buckle.

Safety Belt Extender

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

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

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Safety System Check

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

Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5-17.

Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Safety Belt Care on page 3-17.

Safety Belt Care

Keep belts clean and dry.

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

Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash

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

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inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.

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

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

Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5-18.

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Airbag System

The vehicle has the following airbags:

A frontal airbag for the driver.

A frontal airbag for the right front passenger.

The vehicle may have the following airbags:

A seat‐mounted side impact airbag for the driver.

A seat‐mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger.

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

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

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

For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the right front passenger.

With seat‐mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the side of the seatback closest to the door.

With roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear along the headliner or trim.

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

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

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You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, but do not replace them. Also, airbags are not designed to deploy in every crash. In some crashes safety belts are your only restraint. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? on page 3-21.

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

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

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

Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older

Children on page 3-32 or Infants and Young Children on page 3-34.

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

The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5-18 for more information.

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Where Are the Airbags?

The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on

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

the passenger side.

Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Side Similar

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

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If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an

Driver Side Shown, Passenger

Side Similar

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

airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.

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

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

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When Should an Airbag Inflate?

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

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

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Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. For example:

If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object.

If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object that does not deform.

If the vehicle hits a narrow object (like a pole), the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object (like a wall).

If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle goes straight into the object.

Thresholds can also vary with specific vehicle design.

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

If the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of your vehicle is 3 855 kg (8,500 lb) or above, the vehicle has single stage airbags. If the GVWR is below 3 855 kg (8,500 lb) then the vehicle has dual stage airbags. Vehicles with a full bench seat are equipped with single state airbags. You can find the GVWR on the certification label on the rear edge of the driver door. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-14 for more information.

The vehicle may have dual-stage frontal airbags. Dual-stage airbags adjust the restraint according to crash severity. The vehicle has electronic frontal sensors, which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact. For moderate frontal impacts, dual-stage airbags inflate at a level

less than full deployment. For more severe frontal impacts, full deployment occurs.

Vehicles with dual stage airbags also have a seat position sensor which enables the sensing system to monitor the position of the driver seat and the front outboard passenger seat on light-duty models only. The seat position sensor provides information that is used to determine if the airbags should deploy at a reduced level or at full deployment.

The vehicle may have seat-mounted side impact airbags. The vehicle may have roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System on page 3-18. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes. In addition, these roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate during a rollover or in a severe frontal impact. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags will inflate if the crash severity is above

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the system's designed threshold level. The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design.

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

In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. For frontal airbags, inflation is determined by what the vehicle hits, the angle of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down. For seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags, deployment is determined by the location and severity of the side impact. In a

rollover event, roof-rail airbag deployment is determined by the direction of the roll.

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 and deploy. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module.

Frontal airbag modules are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. For vehicles with seat‐mounted side impact airbags, there are airbags modules in the side of the front seatbacks closest to the door. For vehicles with roof-rail airbags, there are airbag modules in the ceiling of the vehicle, near the side windows that have occupant seating positions.

How Does an Airbag Restrain?

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

Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Frontal airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. Seat‐ mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body.

Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help contain the head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first and second rows. The rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of

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full or partial ejection in rollover events, although no system can prevent all such ejections.

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

Should an Airbag Inflate? on page 3-21 for more information.

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

What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?

After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for some time after they deploy. Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes. For location of the airbag modules, see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? on page 3-23.

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

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

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problems following an airbag deployment, you should seek medical attention.

The vehicle may have a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn on the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers, and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate. You can lock the doors, turn off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features.

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A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable after a

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

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

Passenger Sensing System

If the vehicle has the passenger airbag status indicator pictured in the following illustration, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag

status indicator, if equipped, is visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started.

In addition, if the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position, the label on the vehicle's sun visors refers to “ADVANCED AIRBAGS.”

United States

Canada and Mexico

The words ON and OFF, or the symbols for on and off, will be visible during the system check. If you are using remote start,

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if equipped, to start the vehicle from a distance, you may not see the system check. When the system check is complete, either the word ON or OFF, or the symbol for on or off, will be visible. See Passenger

Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-18.

The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, seat-mounted side impact airbags (if equipped) and the roof-rail airbags (if equipped) are not affected by the passenger sensing system.

The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the right front passenger frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or not.

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

We recommend that children be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts.

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

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

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

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

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back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat.

The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag if:

The right front passenger seat is unoccupied.

The system determines an infant is present in a child restraint.

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

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

When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit as a

reminder that the airbag is off. See

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-18.

The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on (may inflate) the right front passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger seat.

When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit as a reminder that the airbag is active.

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

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If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5-18 for more information, including important safety information.

If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint

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

1. Turn the vehicle off.

2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle.

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

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

Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position) on page 3-47 or Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position) on page 3-45.

5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle off. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion, if adjustable, to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion.

Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint. If this happens, adjust the head restraint. See Head Restraints on page 3-2.

6. Restart the vehicle.

The passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the airbag for a child in a child restraint depending upon the child’s seating posture and body build. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat.

If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant

If a person of adult size is sitting in the right front passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag:

1. Turn the vehicle off.

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

3. Place the seatback in the fully upright position.

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

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

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

Additional Factors Affecting System Operation

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

If the shoulder portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature will be engaged. This may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to turn the airbag off for some adult-size occupants. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again.

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

the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-30 for more information

about modifications that can affect how the system operates.

The on indicator may be lit if an object, such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device, is put on

an unoccupied seat. If this is not desired, remove the object from the seat.

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

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

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

Service Publications Ordering Information on page 13-11.

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

Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Q: Is there anything I might add

to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly?

A: Yes. If you add things that

change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may

keep the airbag system from working properly. Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, overhead console, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring can affect the operation of the airbag system.

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

of the seat fabric, could also interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system. This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag(s). See

Passenger Sensing System on page 3-25.

If you have any questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer

Satisfaction Procedure on page 13-1.

If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see Different

Size Tires and Wheels on page 10-61 for additional

important information.

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Q: Because I have a disability,

I have to get my vehicle modified. How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system?

A: If you have questions, call

Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer

Satisfaction Procedure on page 13-1.

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

Airbag System Check

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

Airbag Readiness Light on page 5-18.

Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, or broken, the airbag may not work properly. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. If there are any opened or broken airbag covers, have the airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced. For the location of the airbags, see

Where Are the Airbags? on page 3-20. See your dealer for

service.

Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash

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systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.

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

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

Airbag Readiness Light on page 5-18.

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Child Restraints

Older Children

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q: What is the proper way to

wear safety belts?

A: An older child should wear a

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

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

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

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restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position.

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

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

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

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Infants and Young Children

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

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

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

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

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

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arms. An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint.

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

Q: What are the different types of

add-on child restraints?

A: Add-on child restraints, which

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

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

The restraint manufacturer instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there

are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs.

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

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A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.

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Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints.

Child Restraint Systems

Rear-Facing Infant Seat

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

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

Forward-Facing Child Seat

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

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Booster Seats

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

Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle

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

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

Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-39.

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

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

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

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

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

Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint

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A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Secure the child properly following the instructions that came with that child restraint.

Where to Put the Restraint

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

We recommend that children and child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts.

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

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

The vehicle may have a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions.

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

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

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the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat.

See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-25 for additional information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH 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. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier.

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

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

In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child restraint and its attachments. The following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in your vehicle.

Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments.

Lower Anchors

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

Top Tether Anchor

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

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

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Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint.

Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations

Rear Seat

i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating

positions with top tether anchors.

j (Lower Anchor): Seating

positions with two lower anchors.

The rear outboard seating positions have exposed metal lower anchors located in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.

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

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

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

According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3-38 for additional information.

Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System

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child could be seriously injured or killed. Install a LATCH-type child restraint properly using the anchors, or use the vehicle safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual.

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Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor, except for the center top tether anchors in the crew cab models. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured. To reduce the

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risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, attach only one child restraint per anchor.

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

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

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move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments.

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

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

Where to Put the Restraint on page 3-38.

This system is designed to make installation of child restraints easier. When using lower anchors, do not use the vehicle's safety belts. Instead use the vehicle's anchors

seating position does not have lower anchors, secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts. Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual.

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

1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat.

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

2. If the child restraint manufacturer

and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints. Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether.

1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors. If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired

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

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Example — Rear Driver Side

Position

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

A. Raise the headrest

or head restraint.

B. Route the top

tether (B) between the headrest or head restraint posts, through the loop (A), behind the inboard headrest or head

restraint post, and under the center shoulder belt (C).

C. Attach the top

tether (B) to the top tether anchor (loop) (D) at the center rear seating position.

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

A. Route the top

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

B. Attach the top

tether (B) to the top tether anchor (loop) at the passenger side rear seating position.

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

A. Raise the headrest

or head restraint.

B. Route the top

tether (B) between the headrest or head restraint posts, through the loop on the passenger side and behind the inboard headrest or head restraint post.

C. Attach the top

tether (B) to the top tether anchor (loop) (D) at the center rear seating position.

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

When the top tether is tightened, the anchor (loop) may bend.

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

Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash

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secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the LATCH system is working properly after a crash, see your dealer to have the system inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.

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

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

Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)

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

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

Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-39 for how and

where to install the child restraint using LATCH. If you secure a child restraint using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower

Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-39 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 strap must be anchored.

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

If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say.

If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 3-38.

If the child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and see Lower Anchors

and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-39.

1. Put the child restraint on the seat.

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

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 so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.

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

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

6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-39.

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

2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.

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

Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position)

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

Where to Put the Restraint on page 3-38.

In addition, the vehicle may have a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. See

Passenger Sensing System on page 3-25 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-18 for

more information, including important safety information.

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

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Even if the passenger sensing system, if equipped, has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, no system is

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

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

See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-25 for additional information.

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

Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-39 for how and

where to install the child restraint using LATCH. If a child restraint is

secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower

Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-39 for

top tether anchor locations.

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

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

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

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

2. Put the child restraint on the seat.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.

If the vehicle is equipped with the passenger sensing system, and when the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle. See

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-18.

If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, see “If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint” under Passenger Sensing System on page 3-25 for more information.

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

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Storage

Storage Compartments

Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1

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

Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

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

Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-1

Instrument Panel Storage

For vehicles equipped with an instrument panel storage area, it is located above the glove box.

Access the storage area by pressing and holding in the driver side of the handle and pull out on the exposed portion of the handle.

Glove Box

Lift up on the glove box lever to open it.

Cupholders

If equipped, there are cupholders on the center console and the rear of the center console, also in the rear seat armrest.

Pull the cover down on the rear of the center console to access the cupholders in the rear of the center console.

Pull the rear seat armrest down to access the cupholders.

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Armrest Storage

Vehicles with a rear seat armrest have two cupholders. Pull the armrest down from the rear seatback to access the cupholders.

Center Console Storage

Vehicles with an upper and lower center console storage area have cupholders included.

Pull the lever (A) up to access the upper storage area. Raise the upper storage bin, then pull the lever (B) up to access the lower storage area. Use the key to lock and unlock the lower storage area.