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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . 197
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle
model names, and vehicle body designs
appearing in this manual including, but not
limited to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the GMC
Truck Emblem, SIERRA, and DENALI are
trademarks and/or service marks of General
Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute
the name “General Motors of Canada
Company” for GMC Division wherever it
appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that may or
may not be on the vehicle because of
optional equipment that was not purchased
on the vehicle, model variants, country
specifications, features/applications that may
not be available in your region, or changes
subsequent to the printing of this owner’s
manual, including changes in standard or
optional content.
If the vehicle has the Duramax diesel
engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement
for additional and specific information on
this engine.
Refer to the purchase documentation
relating to your specific vehicle to confirm
the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick
reference.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 84719636 C Third Printing
©
2022 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be obtained
from your dealer, at www.helminc.com,
or from:
Danger indicates a hazard with a high
level of risk which will result in serious
injury or death.
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Danger
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide
en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à
l'adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
Warning indicates a hazard that could
result in injury or death.
Caution indicates a hazard that could
result in property or vehicle damage.
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Warning
Caution
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about the
vehicle, use the Index in the back of the
manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is
in the manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Danger, Warning, and Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle labels
and in this manual describe hazards and
what to do to avoid or reduce them.
A circle with a slash through it is a safety
symbol which means “Do not,” “Do not do
this,” or “Do not let this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that
use symbols instead of text. Symbols are
shown along with the text describing the
operation or information relating to a
specific component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M : Shown when the owner’s manual has
additional instructions or information.
* : Shown when the service manual has
additional instructions or information.
0 : Shown when there is more information
on another page — “see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may
be found on the vehicle and what they
mean. See the features in this manual for
information.
u : Air Conditioning System
G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$ : Brake System Warning Light
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9 : Dispose of Used Components Properly
P : Do Not Apply High Pressure Water
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
H : Flammable
[ : Forward Collision Alert
R : Fuse Block Cover Lock Location
+ : Fuses
j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child Restraints
Q : Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly
Installed
| : Lane Change Alert
7 : Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I : Registered Technician
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
h : Risk of Electrical Fire
> : Seat Belt Reminders
I : Side Blind Zone Alert
h : Stop/Start
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)
a : Under Pressure
k : Vehicle Ahead Indicator
@ : Lane Departure Warning
A : Lane Keep Assist
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
X : Park Assist
~ : Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O : Power
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Instrument Panel Overview
Work Truck
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1. Tow/Haul Mode (On Some Models). See
Driver Mode Control 0 252.
Automatic Transfer Case Control (If
Equipped). See Four-Wheel Drive 0 243.
Driver Mode Control 0 252 (If Equipped).
2. Air Vents 0 203.
3. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 133 (If
Equipped).
4. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0 150.
Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 103.
5. Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0 110 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0 111.
6. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
(Mechanical Shifter) 0 233 or
Automatic Transmission (Electronic
Shifter) 0 236.
Range Selection Mode. See Manual Mode
(Mechanical Shifter) 0 240 or
Manual Mode (Electronic Shifter) 0 242.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0 148.
Vehicle Alarm System. See Vehicle
Security 0 31.
8. Infotainment Controls. See Overview
(Uplevel Radio) 0 158 or
Overview (Base Radio) 0 157.
9. Climate Control Systems 0 197 (If
Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0 200 (If Equipped).
10. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 52
(If Equipped).
11. Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 306 (If
Equipped).
Park Assist Switch (If Equipped). See
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
0 287.
Auto Stop Disable Switch (If Equipped).
See Stop/Start System 0 227.
Power Release Tailgate (If Equipped). See
Tailgate 0 23.
Hazard Warning Flashers 0 149.
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 250.
Hill Descent Control Switch (If Equipped).
See Hill Descent Control (HDC) 0 252.
Power Assist Steps 0 30 (If Equipped).
Express Window Down Button (If
Equipped). See Power Windows 0 40.
Introduction 5
Tow/Haul Mode 0 243 (On Some
Models).
Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). See Duramax
Diesel Supplement.
Power Take-Off (PTO) (If Equipped). See
Duramax Diesel Supplement.
12. Power Outlet (Alternating Current) (If
Equipped). See Power Outlets 0 104.
13. Power Outlet (Direct Current) Power
Outlets 0 104.
14. USB Port 0 168.
15. Wireless Charging 0 107 (If Equipped).
16. Trailer Brake Control Panel (If Equipped).
See “Integrated Trailer Brake Control
System” under Towing Equipment 0 321.
17. ENGINE START/STOP. See Ignition
Positions 0 224.
18. Steering Wheel Controls 0 102 (If
Equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0 130 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 131.
19. Horn 0 103.
20. Hood Release. See Hood 0 349.
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21. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 102 (Out
of View).
22. Cruise Control 0 258.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera) 0 260
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 297 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0 103 (If
Equipped).
23. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View).
See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 0 120.
24. Electric Parking Brake 0 249.
25. Fog Lamps 0 151 (If Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0 153.
Exterior Cargo Lamps 0 152.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 146.
Task Lighting 0 151 (If Equipped).
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Uplevel Shown, Base Level Similar
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1. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 133 (If
Equipped).
2. Air Vents 0 203.
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0 150.
Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 103.
4. Range Selection Mode. See Manual Mode
(Mechanical Shifter) 0 240 or
Manual Mode (Electronic Shifter) 0 242.
5. Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0 110 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0 111.
6. Infotainment Controls. See Overview
(Uplevel Radio) 0 158 or
Overview (Base Radio) 0 157.
7. Infotainment System. See Overview
(Uplevel Radio) 0 158 or
Overview (Base Radio) 0 157.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0 148.
Vehicle Alarm System. See Vehicle
Security 0 31.
9. Upper Glove Box. See Glove Box 0 97.
10. Lower Glove Box. See Glove Box 0 97.
11. Upper Glove Box Button. See Glove Box
0 97.
12. Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 306.
Auto Stop Disable Switch (If Equipped).
See Stop/Start System 0 227.
Power Release Tailgate (If Equipped). See
Tailgate 0 23.
Hazard Warning Flashers 0 149.
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 250.
Hill Descent Control Switch (If Equipped).
See Hill Descent Control (HDC) 0 252.
Power Assist Steps 0 30 (If Equipped).
Express Window Down Button (If
Equipped). See Power Windows 0 40.
Tow/Haul Mode 0 243 (On Some
Models).
Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). See Duramax
Diesel Supplement.
Power Take-Off (PTO) (If Equipped). See
Duramax Diesel Supplement.
13. USB Port 0 168.
14. Climate Control Systems 0 197 (If
Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0 200 (If Equipped).
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 52
(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0 103 (If
Equipped).
15. Front Center Console Storage.
16. Cupholders 0 97.
17. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
(Mechanical Shifter) 0 233 or
Automatic Transmission (Electronic
Shifter) 0 236.
18. Trailer Brake Control Panel (If Equipped).
See “Integrated Trailer Brake Control
System” under Towing Equipment 0 321.
19. ENGINE START/STOP. See Ignition
Positions 0 224.
20. Steering Wheel Controls 0 102.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0 130 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 131.
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21. Horn 0 103.
22. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 102 (Out
of View).
23. Hood Release. See Hood 0 349.
24. Cruise Control 0 258.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera) 0 260
(If Equipped).
Super Cruise 0 271 (If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 297 (If Equipped).
25. Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0 153.
Exterior Cargo Lamps 0 152.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 146.
Fog Lamps 0 151 (If Equipped).
Task Lighting 0 151 (If Equipped).
26. Data Link Connector (DLC). See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 0 120 (Out of View).
27. Automatic Transfer Case Control. See
Four-Wheel Drive 0 243 (If Equipped).
Driver Mode Control 0 252 (If Equipped).
Tow/Haul Mode. See Driver Mode Control
0 252 (If Equipped).
28. Electric Parking Brake 0 249.
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Denali
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1. Air Vents 0 203.
2. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 133 (If
Equipped).
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0 150.
Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 103.
4. Range Selection Mode. See Manual Mode
(Mechanical Shifter) 0 240 or
Manual Mode (Electronic Shifter) 0 242.
5. Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0 110 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0 111.
6. Infotainment Controls. See Overview
(Uplevel Radio) 0 158 or
Overview (Base Radio) 0 157.
7. Infotainment System. See Overview
(Uplevel Radio) 0 158 or
Overview (Base Radio) 0 157.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0 148.
Vehicle Alarm System. See Vehicle
Security 0 31.
9. Upper Glove Box Button. See Glove Box
0 97.
10. Upper Glove Box. See Glove Box 0 97.
11. Lower Glove Box. See Glove Box 0 97.
12. Climate Control Systems 0 197 (If
Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0 200 (If Equipped).
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 52
(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0 103 (If
Equipped).
13. Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 306.
Auto Stop Disable Switch (If Equipped).
See Stop/Start System 0 227.
Power Release Tailgate (If Equipped). See
Tailgate 0 23.
Hazard Warning Flashers 0 149.
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 250.
Hill Descent Control Switch (If Equipped).
See Hill Descent Control (HDC) 0 252.
Power Assist Steps 0 30 (If Equipped).
Express Window Down Button (If
Equipped). See Power Windows 0 40.
Tow/Haul Mode 0 243 (On Some
Models).
Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). See Duramax
Diesel Supplement.
Power Take-Off (PTO) (If Equipped). See
Duramax Diesel Supplement.
14. Front Center Console Storage.
Introduction 11
15. USB Port 0 168.
16. Cupholders 0 97.
17. Trailer Brake Control Panel (If Equipped).
See “Integrated Trailer Brake Control
System” under Towing Equipment 0 321.
18. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
(Mechanical Shifter) 0 233 or
Automatic Transmission (Electronic
Shifter) 0 236.
19. ENGINE START/STOP. See Ignition
Positions 0 224.
20. Steering Wheel Controls 0 102.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0 130 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 131.
21. Horn 0 103.
22. Hood Release. See Hood 0 349.
23. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 102 (Out
of View).
24. Cruise Control 0 258.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera) 0 260
(If Equipped).
Super Cruise 0 271 (If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 297 (If Equipped).
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25. Data Link Connector (DLC). See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 0 120 (Out of View).
26. Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0 153.
Exterior Cargo Lamps 0 152.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 146.
Fog Lamps 0 151 (If Equipped).
Task Lighting 0 151 (If Equipped).
27. Automatic Transfer Case Control. See
Four-Wheel Drive 0 243 (If Equipped).
Driver Mode Control 0 252 (If Equipped).
Tow/Haul Mode. See Driver Mode Control
0 252 (If Equipped).
28. Electric Parking Brake 0 249.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . 14
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Door Locks . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 21
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lockout Protection . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Safety Locks . .... . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Doors
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Transporting Items That Can
Catch Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Immobilizer Operation . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Manual Mirrors . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 33
Trailer-Tow Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Power Mirrors . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Folding Mirrors . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 35
Heated Mirrors . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 36
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 37
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . 37
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Power Windows . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Rear Windows . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 42
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . . . . . . . 43
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Keys and Locks
Keys
Warning
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Leaving children in a vehicle with a
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
dangerous and children or others could
be seriously injured or killed. They could
operate the power windows or other
controls or make the vehicle move. The
windows will function with the RKE
transmitter in the vehicle, and children or
others could be caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave children in
a vehicle with an RKE transmitter.
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If the vehicle has the Keyless Access system,
the transmitter has a button on the side of
the transmitter used to remove the key.
This key is used for the driver door and
glove box.
Press the button to remove the key. Never
pull the key out without pressing the
button.
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.
With an active OnStar or connected service
plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview
0 460.
If locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside
Assistance Program 0 452.
If equipped with memory seats, RKE
transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to seating
positions of memory 1 or 2. See Memory
Seats 0 50.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 457.
If there is a decrease in the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) operating range:
.
Check the distance. The transmitter may
be too far from the vehicle.
.
Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking the signal.
.
Check the transmitter's battery. See
“Battery Replacement” later in this
section.
.
If the transmitter is still not working
correctly, see your dealer or a qualified
technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle
entry when the transmitter is within 1 m
(3 ft). See “Keyless Access Operation” later
in this section.
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The RKE transmitter functions may work up
to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System 0 14.
The key that is part of the RKE transmitter
can be used for all locks.
Remove the key by pressing the button on
the side of the RKE transmitter near the
bottom and pull the key out. Never pull the
key out without pressing the button.
See your dealer if a new transmitter is
needed.
S : Press and release Q, then immediately
press and hold
lamps flash or for at least four seconds. The
engine may be started from outside the
vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See
Remote Vehicle Start 0 20.
S until the turn signal
Q : Press to lock all doors and the tailgate,
if equipped.
If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash and/
or the horn may sound on the second press
to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled,
the horn chirps when
within three seconds. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 138.
Q is pressed again
Keys, Doors, and Windows 15
If the driver door is open when
pressed, all doors will lock and then the
driver door will immediately unlock,
if enabled. See Vehicle Personalization 0 138.
If the passenger door is open when
pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing
Q arms the alarm system. See
Vehicle Alarm System 0 31.
If equipped with remote mirror folding,
pressing and holding
fold the mirrors, if enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 138.
Q for one second will
Q is
Q is
K : Press once to unlock only the driver
door. If
K is pressed again within
three seconds, all remaining doors and the
tailgate unlock. The interior lamps may
come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until
the ignition is turned on.
If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash twice
to indicate unlocking has occurred.
If enabled, the exterior lamps may turn on.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 138.
Pressing
K on the RKE transmitter disarms
the alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 31.
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If equipped with remote mirror folding,
pressing and holding
unfold the mirrors, if enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 138.
Press and hold
open, if remote window operation is
enabled. See Vehicle Personalization 0 138.
K for one second will
K until the windows fully
x : Press twice quickly to release the
tailgate, if equipped.
7 : Press and release to initiate vehicle
locator. The turn signal lamps flash and the
horn sounds three times.
Press and hold
three 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 turned on or
7 for more than
7 is pressed again. The ignition must be off
for the panic alarm to work.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system allows for doors
and the tailgate to be accessed without
pressing the RKE transmitter button. The RKE
transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the
tailgate or door being opened. If the vehicle
has this feature, there will be a button on
the outside door handles.
Keyless Access can be programmed to
unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock
press from the driver door. Keyless
Unlocking can also be turned off. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 138.
If equipped with memory seats, RKE
transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to seating
positions of memory 1 or 2. See Memory
Seats 0 50.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the RKE
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door
handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on
the driver door handle will unlock the driver
door. If the lock/unlock button is pressed
again within five seconds, all passenger
doors and the tailgate will unlock.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause
all doors to lock if any of the following
occur:
.
It has been more than five seconds since
the first lock/unlock button press.
.
Two lock/unlock button presses were
used to unlock all doors.
.
Any vehicle door has been opened and all
doors are now closed.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Passenger Doors
When the doors are locked and the RKE
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door
handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on a
passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
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Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause
all doors to lock if any of the following
occur:
.
The lock/unlock button was used to
unlock all doors.
.
Any vehicle door has been opened and all
doors are now closed.
Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking of Exterior
Door Handles and Tailgate
If equipped, keyless unlocking of the exterior
door handles and tailgate can be disabled
and enabled.
Disabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
Q and
K on the RKE transmitter at the same time
for approximately three seconds. The turn
signal lamps will flash four times quickly to
indicate access is disabled. Using any
exterior handle to unlock the doors or open
the tailgate will cause the turn signal lamps
to flash four times quickly, indicating access
is disabled. If disabled, disarm the alarm
system before starting the vehicle.
Enabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
Q and
K on the RKE transmitter at the same time
for approximately three seconds. The turn
signal lamps will flash twice quickly to
indicate access is enabled.
Passive Locking
This feature will lock the vehicle several
seconds after all doors are closed, if the
vehicle is off and at least one RKE
transmitter has been removed from the
interior, or none remain in the interior.
If other electronic devices interfere with the
RKE transmitter signal, the vehicle may not
detect the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, the doors may
lock with the RKE transmitter inside the
vehicle. Do not leave the RKE transmitter in
an unattended vehicle.
To customize the doors to automatically lock
when exiting the vehicle, see “Remote Lock,
Unlock, Start” under Vehicle Personalization
0 138.
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Temporary Disable of Passive Locking
Temporarily disable passive locking by
pressing and holding
switch with a door open for at least
four seconds, or until three chimes are
heard. Passive locking will then remain
disabled until
pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and an RKE
transmitter is left in the vehicle, the horn
will chirp three times after all doors are
closed. To turn on or off see Vehicle
Personalization 0 138.
Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert
If the vehicle is on with a door open and
then all doors are closed, the vehicle will
check for RKE transmitters inside. If an RKE
transmitter is not detected, the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will display NO
REMOTE DETECTED and the horn will chirp
three times. This occurs only once each time
the vehicle is driven. To turn on or off see
Vehicle Personalization 0 138.
K on the interior door
Q on the interior door is
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Key Access
To access a vehicle with a dead transmitter
battery, see Door Locks 0 21.
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to the
vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer. The
vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or
stolen transmitters no longer work. Each
vehicle can have up to eight transmitters
matched to it.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
If the transmitter battery is weak or if there
is interference with the signal, the DIC may
display NO REMOTE DETECTED or NO
REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN
TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN START YOUR
VEHICLE when starting the vehicle.
To start the vehicle:
Transmitter Pocket without Bucket Seats
(Lower Compartment)
Transmitter Pocket with Bucket Seats
1. Place the transmitter in the transmitter
pocket/insert.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral)
press the brake pedal and ENGINE
START/STOP.
Replace the transmitter battery as soon
as possible.
Battery Replacement
Warning
{
Never allow children to play with the RKE
transmitter. The transmitter contains a
small battery, which can be a choking
hazard. If swallowed, internal burns can
occur, resulting in severe injury or death.
Seek medical attention immediately if a
battery is swallowed.
Warning
{
To avoid personal injury, do not touch
metal surfaces on the RKE transmitter
when it has been exposed to extreme
heat. These surfaces can be hot to the
touch at temperatures above 59 °C
(138 °F).
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Caution
When replacing the battery, do not touch
any of the circuitry on the transmitter.
Static from your body could damage the
transmitter.
Caution
Always replace the battery with the
correct type. Replacing the battery with
an incorrect type could potentially create
a risk of battery explosion. Dispose of
used batteries according to instructions
and local laws. Do not attempt to burn,
crush, or cut the used battery, and avoid
exposing the battery to environments
with extremely low air pressures or high
temperatures.
in this manual to ensure the transmitter
is sealed properly whenever the RKE
transmitter is opened.
Replace the battery in the transmitter soon
if the DIC displays REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY.
To replace the battery:
Caution (Continued)
Caution
If the RKE transmitter is not reassembled
properly, liquids could enter the housing
and damage the circuitry, resulting in an
RKE transmitter malfunction and/or
failure. To prevent damage, always follow
the steps for RKE transmitter reassembly
(Continued)
1. Press the button on the RKE transmitter
to remove the key. Never pull the key
out without pressing the button.
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2. Insert a flat, thin object in the center of
the transmitter to separate and remove
the back cover.
3. Lift the battery with a flat object.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Insert the new battery, positive side
toward the back cover. Replace with a
CR2032 or equivalent battery.
6. Ensure that the silicone mat is correctly
positioned with no gaps or wrinkles.
7. Set transmitter button side down on a
hard surface and press the other half
straight down to force the halves
together.
8. Insert the key back into the RKE
transmitter.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped with the remote start feature,
the climate control system will come on
when the vehicle is started remotely,
depending on the outside temperature.
The rear window defog and heated and
ventilated seats, if equipped, may also come
on. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 52 and
Vehicle Personalization 0 138.
If equipped, the automatic heated steering
wheel may also come on. See Heated
Steering Wheel 0 103.
Laws in some communities may restrict the
use of remote starters. Check local
regulations for any requirements on remote
starting of vehicles.
Do not use remote start if the vehicle is low
on fuel. The vehicle may run out of fuel.
The vehicle cannot be remote started if:
.
The RKE transmitter is inside the vehicle
or if the key is in the ignition.
.
The hood is not closed.
.
There is an emission control system
malfunction and the lamp is on.
.
The ignition is in any mode other
than off.
.
The hazard warning flashers are on.
.
The 30 minutes of engine run time have
been used.
.
The vehicle is not in P (Park).
The engine will turn off during a remote
vehicle start if:
.
The coolant temperature gets too high.
.
The oil pressure gets low.
The RKE transmitter range may be reduced
while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System 0 14.
Starting the Engine Using Remote Start
Press
S twice on the remote key. The turn
signal lamps will flash. The lamps flash to
confirm the request to remote start the
vehicle has been received. During the
remote start the parking lamps will remain
on as long as the engine is running.
The engine will shut off after 15 minutes or
after the remainder of the 30 minute total
running time is used, unless you stop the
remote start before engine running has
completed or the vehicle is turned on.
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Press the brake pedal and turn the ignition
on to drive the vehicle.
Total Engine Run Time
Remote start can be used for up to
30 minutes of total engine run time.
After two remote starts of 15 minutes,
or multiple shorter time starts totaling
30 minutes have been used, the vehicle
must be started and then turned off before
the remote start can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of the
following:
.
Press S. The parking lamps will turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.
Turn the ignition on and then off.
Warning (Continued)
is moving. The chance of being thrown
out of the vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are not locked.
So, all passengers should wear seat
belts properly and the doors should be
locked whenever the vehicle is driven.
.
Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out.
A child can be overcome by extreme
heat and can suffer permanent injuries
or even death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle whenever
leaving it.
.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down
or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors
can help prevent this from happening.
Door Locks
There are several ways to lock and unlock
Warning
{
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
.
Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. The doors can be
unlocked and opened while the vehicle
(Continued)
the vehicle.
From outside:
.
Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
.
Use Keyless Access, if equipped.
.
Use the key in the driver door or the
passenger door, if equipped.
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From inside, pull the door handle once to
unlock the door. Pull the handle again to
open the door.
See Vehicle Alarm System 0 31.
Keyless Access
If equipped, the remote key must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the tailgate or door being
opened or locked. Press the button on the
door handle to open. See “Keyless Access
Operation” in Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 14.
Free-Turning Locks
The door key lock cylinder turns freely when
either the wrong key is used, or the correct
key is not fully inserted. The free-turning
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door lock feature prevents the lock from
being forced open. To reset the lock, turn it
to the vertical position with the correct key
fully inserted. Remove the key and insert it
again. If this does not reset the lock, turn
the key halfway around in the cylinder and
repeat the reset procedure.
Power Door Locks
Q : Press to lock the doors.
K : Press to unlock the doors.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the locking of the doors
until five seconds after all doors are closed.
When
Q is pressed on the power door lock
switch while the door is open, a chime will
sound three times indicating delayed locking
is active.
The doors will lock automatically
five seconds after all doors are closed. If a
door is reopened before that time, the
five-second timer will reset when all doors
are closed again.
Press
Q on the door lock switch again or
press
Q on the RKE transmitter to lock the
doors immediately.
This feature can be programmed. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 138.
Automatic Door Locks
The doors will lock automatically when all
doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
If a vehicle door is unlocked, and then
opened and closed, the doors will lock either
when your foot is removed from the brake
or the vehicle speed becomes faster than
13 km/h (8 mph).
To unlock the doors:
.
Press K on the power door lock switch.
.
Shift the transmission into P (Park).
Automatic door locking cannot be disabled.
Automatic door unlocking can be
programmed. See Vehicle Personalization
0 138.
Lockout Protection
If the ignition is on or in ACC/ACCESSORY
and the power door lock switch is pressed
with the driver door open, all the doors will
lock and only the driver door will unlock.
If the vehicle is off and locking is requested
while a door is open, when all doors are
closed the vehicle will check to the Keyless
Access function (if equipped). If an RKE
transmitter is detected and the number of
RKE transmitters inside has not reduced, the
driver door will unlock and the horn will
chirp three times.
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Lockout Protection can be manually
overridden with the driver door open by
pressing and holding
lock switch.
Q on the power door
Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks prevent
passengers from opening the rear doors
from inside the vehicle.
The safety lock is on the inside edge of the
rear doors. To use the safety lock:
1. Move the lever down to the lock
position.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.
To open a rear door when the safety lock
is on:
1. Unlock the door by activating the inside
handle, by pressing the power door
unlock switch, or by using the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
2. Open the door from the outside.
When the safety lock is enabled, adults and
older children will not be able to open the
rear door from the inside. Cancel the safety
locks to enable the doors to open from the
inside.
To cancel the safety lock:
1. Unlock the door and open it from the
outside.
2. Move the lever up to unlock. Do the
same for the other door.
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Doors
Tailgate
Manual Tailgate
Warning
{
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 seat belt properly.
Use the key to 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 is latched securely.
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Some tailgates have an electric latch. If the
battery is disconnected or has low voltage,
the tailgate will not open. The tailgate will
resume operation when the battery is
reconnected or recharged.
Power Release Tailgate
Warning
{
Make sure there is no one in the way of
the power tailgate as it is opening and
closing, and keep hands away from the
tailgate hinges when in use. You or
others could be injured if caught in the
path of the power tailgate or tailgate
hinges.
Caution
To avoid damage to the tailgate, make
sure the area behind the tailgate is clear
before opening it.
In the case of a dead battery, the tailgate
can be opened manually. Contact your
dealer or Roadside Assistance.
If equipped, to lock or unlock the tailgate,
use the RKE transmitter or the key. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 14.
The vehicle must be in P (Park).
To open the tailgate:
.
Press x twice quickly on the RKE
transmitter until the tailgate moves.
.
Press 5 on the center stack.
.
Press the touch pad on the tailgate
handle after unlocking all doors. Use the
top of the tailgate to pull against if
assistance is required. If equipped with
Keyless Access, a locked tailgate can be
opened if the RKE transmitter is within
1 m (3 ft).
To close the tailgate, firmly push it upward
until it latches. Pull it back to be sure it is
latched securely.
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Power Tailgate
Warning
{
Make sure there is no one in the way of
the power tailgate as it is opening and
closing, and keep hands away from the
tailgate hinges when in use. You or
others could be injured if caught in the
path of the power tailgate or tailgate
hinges.
Caution
To avoid damage to the tailgate, make
sure the area behind the tailgate is clear
before opening it.
If equipped with a power open/close
tailgate, the tailgate can be opened or
closed in several ways. To open the tailgate,
do one of the following:
.
Press x twice quickly on the RKE
transmitter until the tailgate moves. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 14. If equipped with Keyless
Access, a locked tailgate can be opened if
the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft).
.
Press 5 on the center stack.
.
Press the touch pad on the tailgate
handle after unlocking all doors.
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To close the tailgate, do one of the
following:
.
Press x on the RKE transmitter once,
then quickly press and hold
tailgate completely closes. If
released prior to it being fully closed, the
tailgate will reopen.
.
Press and hold 5 on the center stack
until the tailgate is fully closed. If
is released prior to the tailgate being
fully closed, it will reopen. A chime will
sound when the tailgate is fully closed.
.
Press the touch pad on the tailgate
handle.
A chime sounds and the taillamps flash
during the closing operation. If the warning
chime is not functioning, the tailgate will
not power close. Power opening is still
enabled. See your dealer for service.
The power tailgate may be temporarily
disabled after repeated power cycling over a
short period of time. If this occurs, the
tailgate can still be operated manually.
The vehicle must be in P (Park) to operate
the power tailgate. If the vehicle is shifted
out of P (Park) while the power function is
in progress, the tailgate will continue to
x until the
x is
5
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completion. If the vehicle is accelerated
while the tailgate is still closing, the tailgate
may stop and reverse direction. Make sure
the tailgate is closed and latched before
driving.
Lift-to-Close Operation
To close the tailgate using the lift-to-close
feature, lift the tailgate from the full-open
position to at least 10 cm (4 in) and hold it
momentarily. Then, the tailgate will start
closing automatically. If the tailgate is lifted
more than halfway between open and close,
then it will not close automatically.
Obstacle Detection
If the tailgate encounters an obstacle during
a power open cycle, it will stop on the
obstacle. After removing the obstruction, the
tailgate can be allowed to open. If the
tailgate encounters an obstacle during the
closing cycle, it will stop and reverse to
full open.
If the tailgate encounters multiple obstacles,
the power function will deactivate. After
removing the obstructions, manually close
the tailgate to resume normal power
operation.
Manual Operation
The tailgate can be manually closed from
the full-open position when the tailgate is
lifted in a continuous motion. If the tailgate
motion is stopped between the full-open
and half-closed positions, the lift-to-close
feature can engage and power close the
tailgate. If the touch pad is pressed during
power operation, the tailgate will stop and
allow manual operation. The tailgate must
be held after stopping, or it will continue
to open.
MultiPro Tailgate
Warning
{
Make sure there is no one in the way of
the power tailgate as it is opening and
closing, and keep hands away from the
tailgate hinges when in use. You or
others could be injured if caught in the
path of the power tailgate or tailgate
hinges.
Caution
To avoid damage to the tailgate, make
sure the area behind the tailgate is clear
before opening it.
If equipped with this feature, the vehicle
must be in P (Park).
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.
Press x twice quickly on the RKE
transmitter until the tailgate moves. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 14. If equipped with Keyless
Access, the tailgate can be opened if the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft).
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Switches in the inner tailgate prevent the
primary tailgate from being opened when
the inner tailgate is not fully closed.
To open the primary tailgate:
.
Press 5 on the center stack.
.
Press the lower touch pad on the tailgate
handle after unlocking all doors. Use the
top of the tailgate to pull against if
assistance is required.
To close the primary tailgate, firmly push it
upward until it latches. Pull it back to be
sure it is latched securely.
To open the inner tailgate, press the upper
touch pad on the tailgate handle after
unlocking all doors. Pull the top of the
tailgate to open.
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Caution
Do not open the inner tailgate with the
primary tailgate open if there is a hitch
ball or trailer attached. This may damage
the tailgate.
To close the inner tailgate with the primary
tailgate closed, firmly push or pull it upward
until it latches. Pull it back to be sure it is
latched securely.
To close the inner tailgate with the primary
tailgate open:
.
Hold the primary tailgate and firmly close
the inner tailgate.
.
Raise the inner tailgate so it meets the
primary tailgate and close together at the
same time.
When using the tailgate step as a load stop,
the load must be secured as the load could
shift. See Cargo Tie-Downs 0 99.
MultiPro Inner Tailgate Enable/Disable
The MultiPro inner tailgate may be equipped
with an enable/disable feature to prevent
the inner tailgate from being opened when
a hitch or other equipment is installed that
could damage the inner tailgate.
To disable the inner tailgate from opening:
ensure that the remote key is within
1 meter (3 ft) of the rear bumper and then
hold the upper touchpad on the tailgate
handle for three seconds. The tail lamps will
flash to alert you that the inner gate has
been disabled. The inner and outer tailgate
can still be operated like a traditional
tailgate, but the inner gate will not be able
to be opened alone.
To enable the inner tailgate function, hold
the upper touchpad on the handle for
3 seconds until the tail lamps flash. The
inner tailgate can now be opened separately
from the outer tailgate.
Tailgate Step
Warning
{
To avoid personal injury, keep hands
away from the hinges when operating
the tailgate step.
With the primary and inner tailgates open,
the tailgate step can be lowered to access
the pickup bed.
Using the Step
Caution
When using the tailgate as a step, the
load rating is 170 kg (375 lb), which
includes a person and cargo. Overloading
the tailgate step can cause damage to
the tailgate system.
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To lower the tailgate step, press the
button at the center of the step. Make
sure it lowers to the fully open position.
.
To close the tailgate step, lift it firmly.
Make sure that both side latches are
engaged.
Do not place a load on top of the step when
using it as a load stop.
Using the Assist Handle
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The assist handle helps with entering the
pickup box. To use:
1. Lift up on the handle until it locks in the
open position.
2. To return the assist handle, pull the
release lever toward the ball end of the
handle and push the handle back to the
closed position.
Applying Loads to Tailgates
Caution
Do not put ramp loads on the inner
tailgate alone. Damage to the inner
tailgate may occur.
Preferred Method
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Transporting Items That Can Catch Fire
Warning
{
To avoid personal injury and/or vehicle
damage when transporting items that
can catch fire, such as leaves, mulch, hay,
or cardboard, in the truck bed:
.
Make sure items are securely
contained inside the truck bed. Never
Alternate Method
When applying any load to the tailgate,
distribute the weight evenly across the
width of the tailgate. This applies to all
tailgate types.
.
Use a load-distributing member (1).
.
Secure the ramp to the bumper (2).
allow them to hang over the sides or
fall in between the truck bed and
the cab.
.
Never place items between the cab
and the truck bed. They could touch
hot exhaust parts and ignite.
Warning
{
Keep cigarettes, sparks, and other ignition
sources away from the area between the
bed of the truck and cab. They could fall
onto the fuel system below and start a
fire. You or others could be injured
and/or the vehicle damaged.
Power Assist Steps
Warning
{
To avoid personal injury or property
damage, before entering or exiting the
vehicle, be sure the power assist step is
fully extended. Do not step on the power
assist step while it is moving. Never place
hands or other body parts between the
extended power assist step and the
vehicle.
If equipped, the power assist steps, when
enabled, will extend when the door is
opened. They will retract three seconds after
the door is closed or immediately if the
vehicle starts moving.
Keep hands, children, pets, objects, and
clothing clear of the power assist steps
when in motion.
The steps will reverse direction if there is an
obstruction. If possible, carefully remove the
obstruction, then open and close the door
on the same side to complete the motion.
If the obstruction is not cleared, the assist
steps remain extended.
Slight movement of the steps while
extended is normal.
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Kick Switch
Cleaning
To extend or retract both power assist steps
for cleaning, see Vehicle Personalization
0 138.
Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features;
however, they do not make the vehicle
impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
1. Place the vehicle in P (Park) and unlock
the doors.
2. Kick the switch to extend the power
assist step to the tire. A Driver
Information Center (DIC) message
displays.
3. Kick the switch again to return to normal
operation.
Enable/Disable
To enable or disable the power assist steps
see Vehicle Personalization 0 138.
The indicator light, on the instrument panel
near the windshield, indicates the status of
the system.
Off : Alarm system is disarmed.
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On Solid : Vehicle is secured during the
delay to arm the system.
Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. A door or
the hood is open.
Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle in one of two ways:
.
Use the RKE transmitter.
.
With a door open, press Q on the
interior of the door.
3. After 30 seconds, the alarm system will
arm and the indicator light will begin to
slowly flash. Pressing
transmitter a second time will bypass
the 30-second delay and immediately
arm the alarm system.
The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the
doors are locked with the key.
If the driver door is opened without first
unlocking with the RKE transmitter, the horn
will chirp and the lights will flash to indicate
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started,
or the door is not unlocked by pressing
on the RKE transmitter during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated.
Q on the RKE
K
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The alarm will also be activated if a
passenger door or the hood is opened
without first disarming the system. When
the alarm is activated, the turn signals flash
and the horn sounds for about 30 seconds.
The alarm system will then re-arm to
monitor for the next unauthorized event.
Disarming the Alarm System
To disarm the alarm system or turn off the
alarm if it has been activated:
.
Press K on the RKE transmitter.
.
Start the vehicle.
To avoid setting off the alarm by mistake:
.
Lock the vehicle after all occupants have
exited.
.
Always unlock a door with the RKE
transmitter.
Unlocking the driver door with the key
will not disarm the system or turn off the
alarm.
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
If K is pressed on the RKE transmitter and
the horn chirps three times, an alarm
occurred previously while the alarm system
was armed.
If the alarm has been activated, a message
will appear on the DIC.
Steering Column Lock
If equipped, the steering column lock is a
theft-deterrent device. This feature locks the
steering column when the vehicle is turned
off and the driver door is opened, or when
the driver door is opened and then the
vehicle is turned off. The steering column
unlocks when the vehicle is turned on.
The Driver Information Center (DIC) may
display one of these messages:
.
A message to service the steering column
lock indicates that an issue has been
detected with the column lock feature
and the vehicle should be serviced.
.
A message that the steering column is
locked indicates that the engine is
running, but the steering column is still
locked. It is normal for the column to be
locked during a remote start, but the
column should unlock after the brake
pedal is pressed and the vehicle is started.
No message will display during a remote
start.
.
A message that the steering wheel must
be turned and the vehicle must be started
again indicates that the column lock
mechanism is bound, the column locking
device was unable to unlock the steering
column, and the vehicle did not start.
If this happens, immediately turn the
steering wheel from side to side to
unbind the column lock. If this does not
unlock the steering column, turn the
vehicle off and open the driver door to
reset the system. Then turn the vehicle
on and immediately turn the steering
wheel side to side for about 15 seconds.
In some cases, it may take significant
force to unbind the column.
To keep the steering column from binding,
straighten the front wheels before turning
off the vehicle.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 457.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent
system.
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The system does not have to be manually
armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically immobilized
when the vehicle is turned off.
The system is automatically disarmed when
the ignition is turned from off to on.
The security light, in the instrument cluster,
comes on if there is a problem with arming
or disarming the theft-deterrent system.
The system has one or more RKE
transmitters matched to an immobilizer
control unit in your vehicle. Only a correctly
matched RKE transmitter will start the
vehicle. If the transmitter is ever damaged,
you may not be able to start your vehicle.
When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light may come on briefly when the
ignition is turned on. If the engine does not
start and the security light stays on, there is
a problem with the system. Turn the
ignition off and try again.
If the vehicle will not change ignition modes
(ACC/ACCESSORY, on, off), and the RKE
transmitter appears to be undamaged, try
another transmitter. Or, you may try placing
the transmitter in the transmitter pocket
located in the center console. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 14.
If the ignition mode will not change with
the other transmitter or with the
transmitter in the transmitter pocket, your
vehicle needs service. If the ignition does
change modes, the first transmitter may be
faulty. See your dealer who can service the
theft-deterrent system and have a new RKE
transmitter programmed to the vehicle.
It is possible for the immobilizer system to
learn new or replacement RKE transmitters.
Up to eight transmitters can be
programmed for the vehicle. To program
additional transmitters, see "Programming
Transmitters to the Vehicle" under Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 14
Do not leave the transmitter or device that
disarms or deactivates the vehicle theft
system in the vehicle.
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{
A convex mirror can make things, like
other vehicles, look farther away than
they really are. If you cut too sharply
Warning
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Warning (Continued)
into the right lane, you could hit a
vehicle on the right. Check the inside
mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
Standard Mirrors
The passenger side mirror is convex shaped.
A convex mirror surface is curved so more
can be seen from the driver seat.
Trailer-Tow Mirrors
The upper portion of both the driver and
passenger mirrors is flat.
The lower portion of both the driver and
passenger mirrors is convex. A convex mirror
surface is curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat. The lower portion is
adjusted manually.
Manual Mirrors
If equipped, adjust manual mirrors by
moving the mirror up and down or left to
right to see a little of the side of the vehicle
and to have a clear view behind the vehicle.
Using hood-mounted air deflectors and
add-on convex mirror attachments could
decrease mirror performance.
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Trailer-Tow Mirrors
Extending Mirrors
Trailer tow mirrors can extend out for better
visibility when towing a trailer.
If equipped, grasp the mirror housing firmly
and pull back in one motion, arching slightly
toward the rear of the vehicle.
To return the mirror to its original position,
reverse the motion.
Auxiliary Cargo Mirror Lamps
If equipped, cargo mirror lamps face
rearward to provide more light on the sides
of the vehicle, if needed. See Exterior Cargo
Lamps 0 152.
Advanced Trailering Vision System Side
Cameras
If equipped, the Advanced Trailering Vision
System side cameras are on the bottom of
the outside mirrors. See “Surround Vision
(360 Degrees)” under Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0 287.
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Power Mirrors
To adjust each mirror:
j or | to select the driver or
1. Press
passenger side mirror. The indicator light
will illuminate.
2. Press the arrows on the control pad to
move the mirror in the desired direction.
3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little
of the vehicle and the area behind it can
be seen.
4. Press
j or | again to deselect the
mirror.
Turn Signal Indicator
If equipped, the mirror has turn signal
indicator lights, which flash in the direction
of the turn or lane change.
Task Lighting
If equipped, task lighting projects light from
the outside mirrors to the sides of the
vehicle. See Task Lighting 0 151.
Puddle Lamps
If equipped, puddle lamps project light from
the bottom of the mirror to the area of
ground below the driver and passenger
doors. See Entry Lighting 0 154 and
Exit Lighting 0 154.
Memory Mirrors
The vehicle may have memory mirrors. See
Memory Seats 0 50.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
The vehicle may have LCA. See Lane Change
Alert (LCA) 0 303.
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Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
If equipped, push the mirror toward the
vehicle to fold. Push the mirror outward to
return to its original position.
Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent
damage when going through an automatic
car wash.
Power Folding Mirrors
If equipped, press g to power fold the
mirrors. Press again to unfold.
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Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors
Reset the power folding mirrors if:
.
The mirrors are accidentally obstructed
while folding.
.
The mirrors 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 noise may be heard
during the resetting of the power folding
mirrors. This sound is normal after a manual
folding operation.
Remote Mirror Folding
If equipped, press and hold Q on the RKE
transmitter for approximately one second to
remotely fold the exterior mirrors. Press and
K on the RKE transmitter for
hold
approximately one second to unfold. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 14.
This feature can be turned on or off. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 138.
Heated Mirrors
If equipped with heated mirrors:
1 REAR : Press to heat the outside
mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual
Automatic Climate Control System 0 200.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
If equipped, the driver outside mirror
automatically adjusts for the glare of the
headlamps from behind. This feature comes
on when the vehicle is started.
Blind Spot Mirrors
If equipped, there is a small convex mirror
built into the upper and outer corner of the
driver outside mirror. It can show objects
that may be in the vehicle's blind zone.
Driving with the Blind Spot Mirror
Actual Mirror View
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1. When the approaching vehicle is a long
distance away, the image in the main
mirror is small and near the inboard
edge of the mirror.
2. As the vehicle gets closer, the image in
the main mirror gets larger and moves
outboard.
3. As the vehicle enters the blind zone, the
image transitions from the main mirror
to the blind spot mirror.
4. When the vehicle is in the blind zone,
the image only appears in the blind spot
mirror.
Using the Outside Mirror with the Blind
Spot Mirror
1. Set the main mirror so that the side of
the vehicle can just be seen and the
blind spot mirror has an
unobstructed view.
2. When checking for traffic or before
changing a lane, look at the main driver/
passenger side mirror to observe traffic
in the adjacent lane, behind your vehicle.
Check the blind spot mirror for a vehicle
in the blind zone. Then, glance over your
shoulder to double check before moving
slowly into the adjacent lane.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with reverse tilt mirrors and
memory seats, the passenger and/or driver
mirror tilts to a preselected position when
the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows the
curb to be seen when parallel parking.
The mirror(s) may move from their tilted
position when:
.
The vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse),
or remains in R (Reverse) for about
30 seconds.
.
The vehicle is turned off.
.
The vehicle is driven in R (Reverse) above
a set speed.
To turn this feature on or off, see Vehicle
Personalization 0 138.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view
of the area behind your vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the
mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with
water.
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Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare from the
headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
If equipped, the mirror will automatically
reduce the glare of the headlamps from
behind. The dimming feature comes on each
time the vehicle is started.
Rear Camera Mirror
If equipped, this automatic dimming mirror
provides a wide angle camera view of the
area behind the vehicle.
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The adjustment options are:
Pull the tab to turn on the display. Push the
tab to turn it off. When off the mirror is
automatic dimming. Adjust the mirror for a
clear view of the area behind the vehicle
while the display is off.
Press V to scroll through the adjustment
options.
t and u to adjust the settings using
Press
the indicators on the mirror. The indicators
will remain visible for five seconds after the
last button activation, and the settings will
remain saved.
.
Brightness
.
Zoom
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Warning
{
The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM) has a
limited view. Portions of the road,
vehicles, and other objects may not be
seen. Do not drive or park the vehicle
using only this camera. Objects may
appear closer than they are. Check the
outside mirrors or glance over your
shoulder when making lane changes or
merging. Failure to use proper care may
.
Tilt
result in injury, death, or vehicle damage.
Troubleshooting
See your dealer for service if a blue screen
and
3 are displayed in the mirror, and
the display shuts off. Also, push the tab as
indicated to return to the automatic
dimming mode.
The Rear Camera Mirror may not work
properly or display a clear image if:
.
There is glare from the sun or headlamps.
This may obstruct objects from view.
If needed, push the tab to turn off the
display.
.
Dirt, snow, or other debris blocks the
camera lens. Clean the lens with a soft
damp cloth.
.
The camera’s mounting on the vehicle has
been damaged, and/or the position or the
mounting angle of the camera has
changed.
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Windows
Warning
{
Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a
pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the
windows closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the extreme
heat and suffer permanent injuries or
even death from heat stroke.
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.
Manual Windows
If equipped, turn the hand crank on each
door to manually raise or lower the manual
windows.
Power Windows
Warning
{
Children could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a closing
window. Never leave the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter or keys in a
vehicle with children. When there are
children in the rear seat, use the window
lockout button to prevent operation of
the windows. See Keys 0 13.
The power windows work when the ignition
is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 229.
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Using the window switch, press to open or
pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily disabled if
they are used repeatedly within a
short time.
Window Lockout
Windows Express Movement
All windows can be opened without holding
the window switch. Press the switch down
fully and quickly release to express open the
window.
If equipped, pull the window switch up fully
and quickly release to express close the
window.
Briefly press or pull the window switch in
the same direction to stop that window’s
express movement.
Express Window Down
L: If equipped, this button will be on the
center stack.
Press and hold
Release
With Power Folding Mirrors, Without Similar
This feature stops the rear door passenger
window switches from working except from
the driver position.
Press
2 to engage the rear window
lockout feature. The indicator light is on
when engaged.
Press
2 again to disengage.
Use the power window switches to close
each window.
Window Automatic Reversal System
The express-close feature will reverse
window movement if it comes in contact
with an object. Extreme cold or ice could
cause the window to auto-reverse. The
window will operate normally after the
object or condition is removed.
L to open all windows.
L to stop all movement.
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Automatic Reversal System Override
Warning
{
If automatic reversal system override is
active, the window will not reverse
automatically. You or others could be
injured and the window could be
damaged. Before using automatic reversal
system override, make sure that all
people and obstructions are clear of the
window path.
When the engine is on, override the
automatic reversal system by pulling and
holding the window switch if conditions
prevent it from closing.
Programming the Power Windows
Programming may be necessary if the
vehicle battery has been disconnected or
discharged. If the window is unable to
express-up, program each express-close
window:
1. Close all doors.
2. Turn the ignition on or to
ACC/ACCESSORY.
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3. Partially open the window to be
programmed. Then close it and continue
to pull the switch briefly after the
window has fully closed.
4. Open the window and continue to press
the switch briefly after the window has
fully opened.
Remote Window Operation
If equipped, this feature allows the windows
to be opened remotely. If enabled in vehicle
personalization, press and hold
RKE transmitter. See Vehicle Personalization
0 138.
K on the
Rear Windows
Power Sliding Rear Window
If equipped, the power sliding rear window
works when the ignition has been turned on
or to ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) must be active. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0 229.
.
Press the switch to open the window.
.
Pull the switch to close the window.
The power sliding rear window cannot be
operated manually.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block glare.
If equipped, detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot to the side window
or to extend along the rod.
If equipped, there is a lighted mirror on the
sun visor. Lift the cover to open.
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Roof
Sunroof
sunroof, fully press and release
Press and release
movement.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) : To open
the sunroof, press and hold
I (1) to stop the movement. Press and
hold
K (1) to close the sunroof. Release
K (1) to stop the movement.
Tilt Switch
Vent : From the closed position, press
to vent the sunroof. Press
the vent.
When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector
will automatically raise. The air deflector will
1. SLIDE Switch
2. TILT Switch
If equipped, the sunroof operates when the
ignition is on or in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 229.
Slide Switch
Express-Open/Express-Close : To
express-open the sunroof, fully press and
release
I (1). Press and release I (1) again
to stop the movement. To express-close the
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.
Automatic Reversal System
The sunroof has an automatic reversal
system that is only active when the sunroof
is operated in express-close mode.
K (1).
K (1) again to stop the
I (1). Release
J (2)
K (2) to close
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If an object is in the path while
express-closing, the reversal system will
detect an object, stop, and open the sunroof
slightly.
If frost or other conditions prevent closing,
override the feature by closing the sunroof
in manual mode. To stop movement, release
K (1).
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 tracks.
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Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Reclining Seatbacks . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Memory Seats . ........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . 52
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Seat Belts
Seat Belts . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Buckle To Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . 56
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 58
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy . ... . . . . 61
Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Seat Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 64
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 65
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 66
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . 66
What Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 66
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 71
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . ... . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . .. . . . . 74
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) . ........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a
Crash . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 89
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat
Belt in the Rear Seat) . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat
Belt in the Front Passenger Seat) . . . . . 93
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat
Belt in the Center Front Seat) . . . . . . . . 96
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Head Restraints
Warning
{
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.
Front Seats
The vehicle's front seats have adjustable
head restraints in the outboard seating
positions.
Adjust the head restraint so that the top of
the restraint is at the same height as the
top of the occupant's head. This position
reduces the chance of a neck injury in a
crash.
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Rear Head Restraints
The vehicle’s rear seat has head restraints in
the outboard seating positions that cannot
be adjusted.
To raise or lower the head restraint, press
the button on the side of the head restraint
and pull up or push the head restraint down
and release the button.
Pull and push on 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 removable.
The head restraint can be folded forward to
allow for better visibility when the rear seat
is unoccupied. To fold the head restraint,
press the button on the side of the head
restraint.
When an occupant is in the seat, always
return the head restraint to the upright
position until it locks into place. Push and
pull on the head restraint to make sure that
it is locked.
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If you are installing a child restraint in the
rear seat, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 79.
Center Headrest
The vehicle’s rear seat may be equipped
with a headrest in the center seating
position that cannot be adjusted.
If you are installing a child restraint in the
rear seat, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 79.
Center Seat
If equipped, the center front seatback
doubles as an armrest and cupholder/
storage area for the driver and passenger
when the center front seat is not used.
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment
Warning
{
You can lose control of the vehicle if you
try to adjust a driver seat while the
vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat
only when the vehicle is not moving.
To adjust a manual seat:
1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and
release the handle.
3. Try to move the seat back and forth to
be sure it is locked in place.
To adjust the seatback, see Reclining
Seatbacks 0 47.
To adjust the lumbar support, if equipped,
see Lumbar Adjustment 0 48.
Pull the strap on the side of the center
seatback to fold the center seatback. Do not
use the center seatback as a seating position
when the seatback is folded down.
To raise the seatback, push the seatback
rearward until it locks in the upright
position. Push and pull on the seatback to
make sure it is locked.
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Power Seat Adjustment
To adjust a power seat, if equipped:
.
Move the seat forward or rearward by
sliding the control forward or rearward.
.
Raise or lower the front part of the seat
cushion by moving the front of the
control up or down.
.
Raise or lower the seat by moving the
rear of the control up or down.
To adjust the seatback, see Reclining
Seatbacks 0 47.
To adjust the lumbar support, see Lumbar
Adjustment 0 48.
Some vehicles are equipped with a feature
that activates a vibrating pulse alert in the
driver seat to help the driver avoid crashes.
See Driver Assistance Systems 0 286.
Reclining Seatbacks
Warning
{
Sitting in a reclined position when the
vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.
Even when buckled up, the seat belts
cannot do their job.
The shoulder belt will not be against
your body. Instead, it will be in front of
you. In a crash, you could go into it,
receiving neck or other injuries.
The lap belt could go up over your
abdomen. The belt forces would be there,
not at your pelvic bones. This could cause
serious internal injuries.
For proper protection when the vehicle is
in motion, have the seatback upright.
Then sit well back in the seat and wear
the seat belt properly.
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Do not have a seatback reclined if the
vehicle is moving.
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
Warning
{
If either seatback is not locked, it could
move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
That could cause injury to the person
sitting there. Always push and pull on
the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
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2. Push and pull on the seatback to make
sure it is locked.
Power Reclining Seatbacks
To adjust a manual seatback:
1. Lift the lever.
The seatback will automatically fold
forward.
2. To recline, move the seatback rearward
to the desired position, then release the
lever to lock the seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make
sure it is locked.
To return the seatback to the upright
position:
1. Lift the lever fully without applying
pressure to the seatback, and the
seatback will return to the upright
position.
To recline a power seatback, if equipped:
.
Tilt the top of the control rearward to
recline.
.
Tilt the top of the control forward to
raise.
Lumbar Adjustment
To adjust the lumbar support, if equipped:
.
Press and hold the front or rear of the
control to increase or decrease lumbar
support.
.
If equipped, press and hold the top or
bottom of the control to raise or lower
lumbar support.
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Uplevel Seat Adjustment
To adjust lumbar support, if equipped:
.
Press and release or hold Feature
Select (1) to scroll to lumbar support on
the infotainment display.
.
Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3) to
adjust lumbar forward or rearward.
.
Press Up (2) or Down (4) to adjust lumbar
up or down.
Bolster Support
To adjust bolster support, if equipped:
Press and release or hold Feature Select (1)
to scroll to bolster support on the
infotainment display. Press Forward (5) or
Rearward (3) to adjust bolster support
inward or outward.
Upper Shoulder Support
To adjust upper shoulder support,
if equipped:
.
Press and release or hold Feature
Select (1) to scroll to upper shoulder
support on the infotainment display.
.
Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3) to
adjust shoulder support forward or
rearward.
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Massage
If equipped, the vehicle must be on to use
the massage feature.
To activate and adjust massage:
.
Turn the Feature Select (1) to scroll to
massage on the infotainment display.
.
Press Up (2) or Down (4) to adjust
massage type.
.
Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3) to
adjust the intensity.
.
To turn massage off or to activate
massage at last massage type and
intensity settings, press the massage
On/Off Control (6).
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The massage feature will turn off after
approximately 20 minutes. Press the
massage On/Off Control (6) to restart the
massage feature.
Memory Seats
Overview
If equipped, the memory seat feature allows
drivers to save their unique driving positions
and a shared exit position. See “Saving
Seating Positions” later in this section. The
saved positions can be recalled manually by
all drivers. See “Manually Recalling Seating
Positions” later in this section. Drivers with
remote key 1 and 2 can also recall them
automatically. See “Auto Seat Entry Memory
Recall” or “Auto Seat Exit Memory Recall”
later in this section. To enable automatic
recalls, turn on Seat Entry Memory and/or
Seat Exit Memory. See “Enable Automatic
Recalls” under “Vehicle Personalization
Settings” later in this section. The memory
recalls may be cancelled at any time during
the recall. See “Cancel Memory Seating
Recalls” later in this section.
Identifying Driver Number
The vehicle identifies the current driver by
their remote key number 1–8. The current
remote key number may be identified by
Driver Information Center (DIC) welcome
message, “You are driver x for memory
recalls.” This message is displayed the first
few times the vehicle is turned on when a
different remote key is used. For Seat Entry
Memory to work properly, save positions to
the 1 or 2 memory button matching the
driver number of this welcome message. To
aid in identifying remote key IDs, it is
recommended to only carry one remote key
when entering the vehicle. Perform the
following if the welcome message is not
displayed:
1. Move all remote keys away from the
vehicle.
2. Start the vehicle with another remote
key. A DIC welcome message should
display indicating the driver number of
the other remote key. Turn the vehicle
off and remove the other remote key
from the vehicle.
3. Start the vehicle with the initial remote
key. The DIC welcome message should
display the driver number of the initial
remote key.
Saving Seating Positions
Read these instructions completely before
saving memory positions.
To save preferred driving positions to
1 and 2:
1. Turn the vehicle on or to ACC/
ACCESSORY. A DIC welcome message
may indicate the driver number of the
current remote key. See “Identifying
Driver Number” previously in this
section.
2. Adjust all available memory features to
the desired driving position.
3. Press and release SET; a beep will sound.
4. Immediately upon releasing SET, press
and hold memory button 1 or 2 matching
the current driver’s remote key number
until two beeps sound. If too much time
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passes between releasing SET and
pressing 1 or 2, the two beeps will not
sound indicating memory position were
not saved. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to try
again.
5. Repeat Steps 1–4 for the other remote
key 1 or 2 using the other 1 or 2 memory
button.
It is recommended to save the preferred
driving positions to both 1 and 2 if you are
the only driver.
To save the common exit seating position to
B that is used by all drivers for Manually
Recalling Seating Positions and Auto Seat
Exit Memory Recall features, repeat
Steps 1–4 using
Manually Recalling Seating Positions
Press and hold 1, 2, or
recall is complete, to recall the positions
previously saved to that button.
Manual Memory recall movement for 1, 2 or
B, the exit button.
B button until the
B buttons may be initiated and will
complete to the saved memory position if
the vehicle is in or out of P (Park).
Enable Automatic Recalls under Vehicle
Personalization Settings
.
For Seat Entry Memory that begins
movement to the preferred driving
position of the 1 or 2 button when the
vehicle is turned on, select the Settings
menu, then Vehicle, then Seating Position,
then Seat Entry Memory, and then Select
ON or OFF. See “Auto Seat Entry Memory
Recall” later in this section.
.
For Seat Exit Memory that begins
movement to the preferred exit position
of the
B button when the vehicle is
turned off and the driver door is open or
opened, select the Settings menu, then
Vehicle, then Seating Position, then Seat
Exit Memory, and then Select ON or OFF.
See “Auto Seat Exit Memory Recall” later
in this section.
.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 138 for
additional setting information.
Auto Seat Entry Memory Recall
Seat Entry Memory will automatically begin
movement to the seating positions of the 1
or 2 button corresponding to the driver’s
remote key number 1 or 2 detected by the
vehicle when:
.
The vehicle is turned ON.
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.
Seating positions have been previously
saved to the same 1 or 2 button. See
“Saving Seating Positions” previously in
this section.
.
Seat Entry Memory is enabled. See
“Enable Automatic Recalls” under “Vehicle
Personalization Settings” previously in this
section.
.
The shift lever is in P (Park).
Seat Entry Memory Recall will continue if
the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) prior to
reaching the saved memory position.
If the saved memory seat position does not
automatically recall, verify the recall is
enabled. See “Enable Automatic Recalls”
under “Vehicle Personalization Settings”
previously in this section.
If the memory seat recalls to the wrong
position, the driver’s remote key number 1
or 2 may not match the memory button
number positions they were saved to. Try
the other remote key or try saving the
positions to the other 1 or 2 memory
button. See “Saving Seating Positions”
previously in this section.
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Automatic Seat Entry Memory recalls are
only available for driver’s remote key
numbers 1 and 2. Remote keys 3–8 will not
provide Seat Entry Memory recalls.
Auto Seat Exit Memory Recall
Seat Exit Memory will begin movement to
the seating position of the
button when:
.
The vehicle is turned off and the driver
door is open or opened within a
short time.
.
A seating position has been previously
been saved to the
See “Saving Seating Positions” previously
in this section.
.
Seat Exit Memory is enabled. See “Enable
Automatic Recalls” under “Vehicle
Personalization Settings” previously in this
section.
.
The shift lever is in P (Park).
Seat Exit Memory recall will continue if the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) prior to
reaching the saved memory position.
Seat Exit Memory is not linked to the
driver’s remote key. The seating position
saved to
B is used for all drivers.
B
B memory button.
Cancel Memory Seating Recalls
.
During any memory recall:
Press a power seat control
Press SET memory button
.
During Manual memory recall:
Release 1, 2, or
.
During Auto Seat Entry Memory Recall:
Turn vehicle off
Press SET, 1, 2, or
.
During Auto Seat Exit Memory Recall:
Press SET, 1, 2, or
Obstructions
If something has blocked the seat while
recalling a memory position, the recall may
stop. Remove the obstruction and try the
recall again. If the memory position still
does not recall, see your dealer.
B memory button
B memory buttons
B memory buttons
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
Warning
{
If temperature change or pain to the skin
cannot be felt, the seat heater may cause
burns. To reduce the risk of burns, use
care when using the seat heater,
especially for long periods of time. Do
not place anything on the seat that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, cover, or similar item. This may
cause the seat heater to overheat. An
overheated seat heater may cause a burn
or may damage the seat.
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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 indicator
lights next to the buttons indicate three for
the highest setting and one for the lowest.
If the heated seats are on high for
30 minutes, their level will automatically be
lowered.
Remote Start Heated and Ventilated Seats
If equipped, the heated seats will turn on
Heated and Ventilated Seat Buttons Shown,
Heated Seat Buttons Similar
If equipped, the buttons are on the center
stack. To operate, the engine must be
running.
Press
I or + to heat the driver or
passenger seatback only.
J or z to heat the driver or
Press
passenger seat cushion and seatback.
C or { to ventilate the driver or
Press
passenger seat.
The indicator light on the button comes on
when this feature is on.
automatically during a remote start if it is
cold outside and the ventilated seats will
turn on automatically if it is hot outside.
If equipped, the heated steering wheel will
turn on automatically during a remote start
if it is cold outside. The heated and
ventilated seat indicators and heated
steering wheel indicator may come on
during this operation.
The heated and ventilated seats and heated
steering wheel may cancel when the vehicle
is started. These features can be manually
selected after the ignition is turned on.
The temperature performance of an
unoccupied seat may be reduced. This is
normal.
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The heated or ventilated seats will not turn
on during a remote start unless they are
enabled in vehicle personalization. See
Remote Vehicle Start 0 20 and
Vehicle Personalization 0 138.
Rear Seats
Rear Seat Reminder
If equipped, the message REAR SEAT
REMINDER LOOK IN REAR SEAT displays
under certain conditions indicating there
may be an item or passenger in the rear
seat. Check before exiting the vehicle.
This feature will activate when a second row
door is opened while the vehicle is on or up
to 10 minutes before the vehicle is turned
on. There will be an alert when the vehicle
is turned off. The alert does not directly
detect objects in the rear seat; instead,
under certain conditions, it detects when a
rear door is opened and closed, indicating
that there may be something in the
rear seat.
The feature is active only once each time
the vehicle is turned on and off, and will
require reactivation by opening and closing
the second row doors. There may be an
alert even when there is nothing in the rear
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seat; for example, if a child entered the
vehicle through the rear door and left the
vehicle without the vehicle being shut off.
The feature can be turned on or off. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 138.
Folding the Rear Seat Cushion
Either side of the rear seat cushion can be
folded up for added cargo space.
Caution
Folding a rear seat with the seat belts
still fastened may cause damage to the
seat or the seat belts. Always unbuckle
the seat belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before folding a
rear seat.
Make sure that nothing is on the seat
cushion.
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.
Warning
{
A seat belt that is improperly routed, not
properly attached, or twisted will not
provide the protection needed in a crash.
The person wearing the belt could be
seriously injured. After raising the rear
seatback, always check to be sure that
the seat belts are properly routed and
attached, and are not twisted.
Heated Rear Seats
Warning
{
If you cannot feel temperature change or
pain to the skin, the seat heater may
cause burns. See the Warning under
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 52.
If available, the buttons are on the rear of
the center console. To operate, the engine
must be running.
Press
M or L to heat the left or right
outboard seat cushion. An indicator on the
climate control display appears when this
feature is on.
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This feature turns on at the highest setting.
With each press of the button, the heated
seat changes to the next lower setting, and
then the off setting. Three lights indicate
the highest setting, and one light indicates
the lowest. If the heated seats are on high,
the level may automatically be lowered
after approximately 30 minutes.
Seat Belts
This section describes how to use seat belts
properly, and some things not to do.
Warning
{
Do not let anyone ride where a seat belt
cannot be worn properly. In a crash,
if you or your passenger(s) are not
wearing seat belts, injuries can be much
worse than if you are wearing seat belts.
You can be seriously injured or killed by
hitting things inside the vehicle harder or
by being ejected from the vehicle. In
addition, anyone who is not buckled up
can strike other passengers in the vehicle.
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
In a collision, passengers riding in these
(Continued)
areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow passengers
to ride in any area of the vehicle that is
not equipped with seats and seat belts.
Always wear a seat belt, and check that
all passenger(s) are restrained
properly too.
This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to
buckle the seat belts. See Seat Belt
Reminders 0 118.
Why Seat Belts Work
Warning (Continued)
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When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast
as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops
suddenly, you keep going until something
stops you. It could be the windshield, the
instrument panel, or the seat belts!
When you wear a seat belt, you and the
vehicle slow down together. There is more
time to stop because you stop over a longer
distance and, when worn properly, your
strongest bones take the forces from the
seat belts. That is why wearing seat belts
makes such good sense.
Questions and Answers About Seat Belts
Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a
crash if I am wearing a seat belt?
A: You could be — whether you are
wearing a seat belt or not. Your chance
of being conscious during and after a
crash, so you can unbuckle and get out,
is much greater if you are belted.
Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I
have to wear seat belts?
A: Airbags are supplemental systems only.
They work with seat belts — not instead
of them. Whether or not an airbag is
provided, all occupants still have to
buckle up to get the most protection.
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Also, in nearly all states and in all
Canadian provinces, the law requires
wearing seat belts.
Buckle To Drive
If equipped, this feature prevents the vehicle
from shifting out of P (Park) when the driver
seat belt is not buckled. The Buckle to Drive
feature must be turned ON in the
infotainment system to work. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 138 and if equipped, Teen
Driver 0 191. If the engine is running, the
driver seat belt is not buckled, and the brake
pedal is pressed with the vehicle in P (Park),
a message displays in the Driver Information
Center (DIC). Buckle the driver seat belt to
shift out of P (Park). Shifting from P (Park)
will be prevented once for each ignition
cycle.
For some fleet vehicles, the feature is
always ON and it cannot be turned OFF in
the infotainment system. Shifting from
P (Park) will be prevented each time the
above conditions exist.
On some models, Buckle to Drive may also
prevent shifting out of P (Park) if a front
passenger is unbuckled under similar
conditions. A message displays in the DIC.
Buckle the front passenger seat belt to shift
out of P (Park). This feature may not allow
the vehicle to shift out of P (Park) if an
object, such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery
bag, laptop, or other electronic device, is on
the front passenger seat. If this happens,
remove the object from the seat or buckle
the seat belt to shift out of P (Park).
If the driver, or on some vehicles, the
present front passenger remains unbuckled,
the DIC message will turn off after several
seconds and the vehicle can be shifted out
of P (Park). See “Seat Belts” and “Child
Restraints” in the Index for information
about the importance of proper
restraint use.
If the driver seat belt or the front passenger
seat belt is unbuckled when driving, the seat
belt reminder chime and light(s) will come
on. See Seat Belt Reminders 0 118. This
feature may not function properly if the
airbag readiness light is on. See Airbag
Readiness Light 0 119.
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
Follow these rules for everyone's protection.
There are additional things to know about
seat belts and children, including smaller
children and infants. If a child will be riding
in the vehicle, see Older Children 0 73 or
Infants and Young Children 0 74. Review
and follow the rules for children in addition
to the following rules.
It is very important for all occupants to
buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted
people are hurt more often in crashes than
those who are wearing seat belts.
There are important things to know about
wearing a seat belt properly.
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.
Sit up straight and always keep your feet
on the floor in front of you (if possible).
.
Wear the lap part of the belt low and
snug on the hips, just touching the
thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the
strong pelvic bones and you would be
less likely to slide under the lap belt.
If you slid under it, the belt would apply
force on your abdomen. This could cause
serious or even fatal injuries.
.
Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder
and across the chest. These parts of the
body are best able to take belt
restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks
if there is a sudden stop or crash.
Warning
{
You can be seriously injured, or even
killed, by not wearing your seat belt
properly.
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Never allow the lap or shoulder belt to
become loose or twisted.
Never wear the shoulder belt under both
arms or behind your back.
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Warning
{
The seat belt can be pinched if it is
routed under plastic trim on the seat,
such as trim around the rear seatback
folding handle or side airbag. In a crash,
pinched seat belts might not provide
adequate protection. Never allow seat
belts to be routed under plastic trim
pieces.
Warning
Always use the correct buckle for your
seating position.
Never route the lap or shoulder belt over an
armrest.
You can be seriously injured or killed if
the shoulder belt is worn behind your
back, under your legs, or wrapped around
your neck. The shoulder belt can tighten
but cannot be loosened if it is locked. The
shoulder belt locks when it is pulled all
the way out of the retractor. It unlocks
when the shoulder belt is allowed to go
all the way back into the retractor, but it
cannot do this if it is wrapped around
you. You may have to cut the seat belt if
it is locked and tightened around you.
{
Lap-Shoulder Belt
All seating positions in the vehicle have a
lap-shoulder belt.
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.
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If the shoulder portion of a passenger
belt is pulled out all the way, the child
restraint locking feature may be
engaged. See Child Restraint Systems
0 76. If this occurs, let the belt go back
all the way and start again. If the
locking feature stays engaged after
letting the belt go back to stowed
position on the seat, move the seat
rearward or recline the seat until the
shoulder belt retractor lock releases.
Engaging the child restraint locking
feature in the front outboard seating
position may affect the passenger
sensing system, if equipped. See
Passenger Sensing System 0 67.
If the webbing locks in the latch plate
before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch
plate flat to unlock.
3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until
it clicks.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure
it is secure. If the belt is not long
enough, see Seat Belt Extender 0 61.
Position the release button on the buckle
so that the seat belt could be quickly
unbuckled if necessary.
If equipped with a shoulder belt height
adjuster, move it to the height that is
right for you. See "Shoulder Belt Height
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Adjuster" later in this section for
instructions on use and important safety
information.
4. To make the lap part tight, pull up on
the shoulder belt.
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To unlatch the belt, push the button on the
buckle. The belt should return to its stowed
position.
Always stow the seat belt slowly. If the seat
belt webbing returns quickly to the stowed
position, the retractor may lock and cannot
be pulled out. If this happens, pull the seat
belt straight out firmly to unlock the
webbing, and then release it. If the webbing
is still locked in the retractor, see your
dealer.
Before a door is closed, be sure the seat belt
is out of the way. If a door is slammed
against a seat belt, damage can occur to
both the seat belt and the vehicle.
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
The vehicle may have a shoulder belt height
adjuster for the driver and front outboard
passenger positions.
Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of
the belt is on the shoulder and not falling
off of it. The belt should be close to, but not
contacting, the neck. Improper shoulder belt
height adjustment could reduce the
effectiveness of the seat belt in a crash. See
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly 0 56.
Push the release button to move the height
adjuster to the desired position.
After the adjuster is set to the desired
position, try to move it down without
pushing the release button to make sure it
has locked into position.
Seat Belt Pretensioners
This vehicle has seat belt pretensioners for
the front outboard occupants. Although the
seat belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they
are part of the seat belt assembly. They can
help tighten the seat belts during the early
stages of a moderate to severe frontal, near
frontal, or rear crash if the threshold
conditions for pretensioner activation are
met. Seat belt pretensioners can also help
tighten the seat belts in a side crash or
rollover event.
Pretensioners work only once. If the
pretensioners activate in a crash, the
pretensioners and probably other parts of
the vehicle's seat belt system will need to
be replaced. See Replacing Seat Belt System
Parts after a Crash 0 62.
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Do not sit on the outboard seat belt while
entering or exiting the vehicle or at any
time while sitting in the seat. Sitting on the
seat belt can damage the webbing and
hardware.
Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides
Rear seat belt comfort guides may provide
added seat belt comfort for older children
who have outgrown booster seats and for
some adults. When installed on a shoulder
belt, the comfort guide positions the
shoulder belt away from the neck and head.
Comfort guides are available through your
dealer for the rear outboard seating
positions. Instructions are included with the
comfort guides.
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
Seat belts work for everyone, including
pregnant women. Like all occupants, they
are more likely to be seriously injured if
they do not wear seat belts.
A pregnant woman should wear a
lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should
be worn as low as possible, below the
rounding, throughout the pregnancy.
The best way to protect the fetus is to
protect the mother. When a seat belt is
worn properly, it is more likely that the
fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For
pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to
making seat belts effective is wearing them
properly.
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Seat Belt Extender
If the vehicle's seat belt will fasten around
you, you should use it.
But if a seat belt is not long enough, your
dealer will order you an extender. Only a
GM dealer issued extender should be used.
When you go in to order it, take the
heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender
will be long enough for you. To help avoid
personal injury, do not let someone else use
it, and use it only for the seat it is made to
fit. The extender has been designed for
adults. Never use it for securing child
restraints. For more information on the
proper use and fit of seat belt extenders see
the instruction sheet that comes with the
extender.
Safety System Check
Periodically check the seat belt reminder,
seat belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors,
shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped),
and seat belt anchorages to make sure they
are all in working order. Look for any other
loose or damaged seat belt system parts
that might keep a seat belt system from
performing properly. See your dealer to
have it repaired. Torn, frayed, or twisted
seat belts may not protect you in a crash.
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Torn or frayed seat belts can rip apart under
impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed,
have it replaced immediately. If a belt is
twisted, it may be possible to untwist by
reversing the latch plate on the webbing.
If the twist cannot be corrected, ask your
dealer to fix it.
Make sure the seat belt reminder light is
working. See Seat Belt Reminders 0 118.
Keep seat belts clean and dry. See Seat Belt
Care 0 62.
Seat Belt Care
Keep belts clean and dry.
Seat belts should be properly cared for and
maintained.
Seat belt hardware should be kept dry and
free of dust or debris. As necessary, exterior
hard surfaces and seat belt webbing may be
lightly cleaned with mild soap and water.
Ensure there is not excessive dust or debris
in the mechanism. If dust or debris exists in
the system please see the dealer. Parts may
need to be replaced to ensure proper
functionality of the system.
Warning
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Do not bleach or dye seat belt webbing.
It may severely weaken the webbing. In
a crash, they might not be able to
provide adequate protection. Clean and
rinse seat belt webbing only with mild
soap and lukewarm water. Allow the
webbing to dry.
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash
Warning
{
A crash can damage the seat belt system
in the vehicle. A damaged seat belt
system may not properly protect the
person using it, resulting in serious injury
or even death in a crash. To help make
sure the seat belt systems are working
properly after a crash, have them
inspected and any necessary
replacements made as soon as possible.
After a minor crash, replacement of seat
belts may not be necessary. But the seat
belt assemblies that were used during any
crash may have been stressed or damaged.
See your dealer to have the seat belt
assemblies inspected or replaced.
New parts and repairs may be necessary
even if the seat belt system was not being
used at the time of the crash.
Have the seat belt pretensioners checked if
the vehicle has been in a crash, or if the
airbag readiness light stays on after you
start the vehicle or while you are driving.
See Airbag Readiness Light 0 119.
Airbag System
The vehicle has the following airbags:
.
A frontal airbag for the driver
.
A frontal airbag for the front outboard
passenger
.
A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the
driver
.
A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the
front outboard passenger
.
A roof-rail airbag for the driver and the
passenger seated directly behind the
driver
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A roof-rail airbag for the front outboard
passenger and the passenger seated
directly behind the front outboard
passenger
All vehicle airbags have the word AIRBAG on
the trim or on a label near the deployment
opening.
For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG is on
the center of the steering wheel for the
driver and on the instrument panel for the
front outboard passenger.
For seat-mounted side impact airbags, the
word AIRBAG is on the side of the seatback
or side of the seat closest to the door.
For roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG is on
the ceiling or trim.
Airbags are designed to supplement the
protection provided by seat belts. Even
though today's airbags are also designed to
help reduce the risk of injury from the force
of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate
very quickly to do their job.
Here are the most important things to know
about the airbag system:
Warning
{
You can be severely injured or killed in a
crash if you are not wearing your seat
belt, even with airbags. Airbags are
designed to work with seat belts, not
replace them. Also, airbags are not
designed to inflate in every crash. In
some crashes seat belts are the only
restraint. See When Should an Airbag
Inflate? 0 65.
Wearing your seat belt during a crash
helps reduce your chance of hitting
things inside the vehicle or being ejected
from it. Airbags are “supplemental
restraints” to the seat belts. Everyone in
the vehicle should wear a seat belt
properly, whether or not there is an
airbag for that person.
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Warning
{
Because airbags inflate with great force
and faster than the blink of an eye,
anyone who is up against, or very close
to, any airbag when it inflates can be
seriously injured or killed. Do not sit
unnecessarily close to any airbag, as you
would be if sitting on the edge of the
seat or leaning forward. Seat belts help
keep you in position before and during a
crash. Always wear a seat belt, even with
airbags. The driver should sit as far back
as possible while still maintaining control
of the vehicle. The seat belts and the
front outboard passenger airbags are
most effective when you are sitting well
back and upright in the seat with both
feet on the floor.
Occupants should not lean on or sleep
against the door or side windows in
seating positions with seat-mounted side
impact airbags and/or roof-rail airbags.
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Warning
{
Children who are up against, or very
close to, any airbag when it inflates can
be seriously injured or killed. Always
secure children properly in the vehicle. To
read how, see Older Children 0 73 or
Infants and Young Children 0 74.
Where Are the Airbags?
The front outboard passenger frontal airbag
is in the passenger side instrument panel.
The driver frontal airbag is in the center of
There is an airbag readiness light on the
instrument cluster, which shows the airbag
symbol.
The system checks the airbag electrical
system for malfunctions. The light tells you
if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag
Readiness Light 0 119.
the steering wheel.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
The driver and front outboard passenger
seat-mounted side impact airbags are in the
side of the seatbacks closest to the door.
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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
Driver Side Crew Cab Shown, Passenger Side
Double and Regular Cabs Similar
The roof-rail airbags for the driver, front
outboard passenger, and second row
outboard passengers are in the ceiling above
the side windows.
Warning
{
If something is between an occupant and
an airbag, the airbag might not inflate
properly or it might force the object into
that person causing severe injury or even
death. The path of an inflating airbag
must be kept clear. Do not put anything
between an occupant and an airbag, and
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rope or tie‐down through any door or
window opening. If you do, the path of
an inflating roof-rail airbag will be
blocked.
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
This vehicle is equipped with airbags. See
Airbag System 0 62. Airbags are designed to
inflate if the impact exceeds the specific
airbag system's deployment threshold.
Deployment thresholds are used to predict
how severe a crash is likely to be in time
for the airbags to inflate and help restrain
the occupants. The vehicle has electronic
sensors that help the airbag system
determine the severity of the impact.
Deployment thresholds can vary with
specific vehicle design.
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Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in
moderate to severe frontal or near frontal
crashes to help reduce the potential for
severe injuries, mainly to the driver's or
front outboard passenger's head and chest.
Whether the frontal airbags will or should
inflate is not based primarily on how fast
the vehicle is traveling. It depends on what
is hit, the direction of the impact, and how
quickly the vehicle slows down.
Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash
speeds depending on whether the vehicle
hits an object straight on or at an angle,
and whether the object is fixed or moving,
rigid or deformable, narrow or wide.
Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate
during vehicle rollovers, rear impacts,
or many side impacts.
In addition, the vehicle has advanced
technology frontal airbags. Advanced
technology frontal airbags adjust the
restraint according to crash severity.
Seat-mounted side impact airbags are
designed to inflate in moderate to severe
side crashes depending on the location of
the impact. Seat-mounted side impact
airbags are not designed to inflate in frontal
impacts, near frontal impacts, rollovers,
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or rear impacts. A seat-mounted side impact
airbag is designed to inflate on the side of
the vehicle that is struck.
Roof-rail airbags are designed to inflate in
moderate to severe side crashes depending
on the location of the impact. In addition,
these roof-rail airbags are designed to inflate
during a rollover or in a severe frontal
impact. Roof-rail airbags are not designed to
inflate in rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags
will inflate when either side of the vehicle is
struck or if the sensing system predicts that
the vehicle is about to roll over on its side,
or in a severe frontal impact.
In any particular crash, no one can say
whether an airbag should have inflated
simply because of the vehicle damage or
repair costs.
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
In a deployment event, the sensing system
sends an electrical signal triggering a release
of gas from the inflator. Gas from the
inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to
break out of the cover. The inflator, the
airbag, and related hardware are all part of
the airbag module.
For airbag locations, see Where Are the
Airbags? 0 64.
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal
collisions, even belted occupants can contact
the steering wheel or the instrument panel.
In moderate to severe side collisions, even
belted occupants can contact the inside of
the vehicle.
Airbags supplement the protection provided
by seat belts by distributing the force of the
impact more evenly over the
occupant's body.
Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are
designed to help contain the head and chest
of occupants in the outboard seating
positions in the first and second rows. The
rollover capable roof-rail airbags are
designed to help reduce the risk of full or
partial ejection in rollover events, although
no system can prevent all such ejections.
But airbags would not help in many types
of collisions, primarily because the
occupant's motion is not toward those
airbags. See When Should an Airbag Inflate?
0 65.
Airbags should never be regarded as
anything more than a supplement to seat
belts.
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
After frontal and seat-mounted side impact
airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so
quickly that some people may not even
realize the airbags inflated. Roof-rail airbags
may still be at least partially inflated for
some time after they inflate. Some
components of the airbag module may be
hot for several minutes. For location of the
airbags, see Where Are the Airbags? 0 64.
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.
Warning
{
When an airbag inflates, there may be
dust in the air. This dust could cause
breathing problems for people with a
history of asthma or other breathing
trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the
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vehicle should get out as soon as it is
safe to do so. If you have breathing
problems but cannot get out of the
vehicle after an airbag inflates, then get
fresh air by opening a window or a door.
If you experience breathing problems
following an airbag deployment, you
should seek medical attention.
The vehicle has a feature that may
automatically unlock the doors, turn on the
interior lamps and hazard warning flashers,
and shut off the fuel system after the
airbags inflate. The feature may also
activate, without airbag inflation, after an
event that exceeds a predetermined
threshold. After turning the ignition off and
then on again, the fuel system will return to
normal operation; the doors can be locked,
the interior lamps can be turned off, and
the hazard warning flashers can be turned
off using the controls for those features.
If any of these systems are damaged in the
crash they may not operate as normal.
A crash severe enough to inflate the
airbags may have also damaged
important functions in the vehicle, such
as the fuel system, brake and steering
systems, etc. Even if the vehicle appears
to be drivable after a moderate crash,
there may be concealed damage that
could make it difficult to safely operate
the vehicle.
Use caution if you should attempt to
restart the engine after a crash has
occurred.
In many crashes severe enough to inflate
the airbag, windshields are broken by
vehicle deformation. Additional windshield
breakage may also occur from the front
outboard passenger airbag.
.
Airbags are designed to inflate only once.
After an airbag inflates, you will need
some new parts for the airbag system.
If you do not get them, the airbag
system will not be there to help protect
you in another crash. A new system will
include airbag modules and possibly other
parts. The service manual for the vehicle
covers the need to replace other parts.
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.
The vehicle has a crash sensing and
diagnostic module which records
information after a crash. See Vehicle
Data Recording and Privacy 0 458 and
Event Data Recorders 0 459.
.
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
The vehicle has a passenger sensing system
for the front outboard passenger position.
The passenger airbag status indicator will
light on the overhead console when the
vehicle is started.
United States
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Whenever possible, children aged 12 and
under should be secured in a rear seating
position.
Never put a rear-facing child seat in the
front. This is because the risk to the
rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag
Canada
The words ON and OFF, or the symbols for
on and off, will be visible during the system
check. When the system check is complete,
either the word ON or OFF, or the symbol
for on or off, will be visible. See Passenger
Airbag Status Indicator 0 119.
The passenger sensing system turns off the
front outboard passenger frontal airbag
under certain conditions. No other airbag is
affected by the passenger sensing system.
The passenger sensing system works with
sensors that are part of the front outboard
passenger seat and seat belt. The sensors
are designed to detect the presence of a
properly seated occupant and determine if
the front outboard passenger frontal airbag
should be allowed to inflate or not.
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly secured in a rear seat
in the correct child restraint for their weight
and size.
inflates.
Warning
{
A child in a rear-facing child restraint can
be seriously injured or killed if the
passenger frontal airbag inflates. This is
because the back of the rear-facing child
restraint would be very close to the
inflating airbag. A child in a
forward-facing child restraint can be
seriously injured or killed if the passenger
frontal airbag inflates and the passenger
seat is in a forward position.
Even if the passenger sensing system has
turned off the 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.
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Warning (Continued)
Never put a rear-facing child restraint in
the front seat, even if the airbag is off.
If securing a forward-facing child restraint
in the front outboard passenger seat,
always move the seat as far back as it
will go. It is better to secure child
restraints in the rear seat. Consider using
another vehicle to transport the child
when a rear seat is not available.
If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that
will accommodate a rear-facing child
restraint, a rear-facing child restraint should
not be installed in the vehicle, even if the
airbag is off.
The passenger sensing system is designed to
turn off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag if:
.
The front outboard passenger seat is
unoccupied.
.
The system determines an infant is
present in a child restraint.
.
A front outboard passenger takes his/her
weight off of the seat for a period
of time.
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When the passenger sensing system has
turned off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag, the OFF indicator will light
and stay lit as a reminder that the airbag is
off. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
0 119.
The passenger sensing system is designed to
turn on the front outboard passenger frontal
airbag anytime the system senses that a
person of adult size is sitting properly in the
front outboard passenger seat.
When the passenger sensing system has
allowed the 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 front outboard 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 seat belt
properly — whether or not there is an
airbag for that person.
If the airbag readiness light ever comes
on and stays on, it means that
something may be wrong with the airbag
system. To help avoid injury to yourself
or others, have the vehicle serviced right
away. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 119
for more information, including important
safety information.
If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child
Restraint
The passenger sensing system is designed to
turn off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag if the system determines that
an infant is present in a child restraint. If a
child restraint has been installed and the ON
indicator is lit:
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Remove the child restraint from the
vehicle.
3. Remove any additional items from the
seat such as blankets, cushions, seat
covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers.
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4. Reinstall the child restraint following the
directions provided by the child restraint
manufacturer and refer to Securing Child
Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the
Center Front Seat) 0 96 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat
Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 90 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat
Belt in the Front Passenger Seat) 0 93.
Make sure the seat belt retractor is
locked by pulling the shoulder belt all
the way out of the retractor when
installing the child restraint, even if the
child restraint is equipped with a seat
belt lock off. When the retractor lock is
set, the belt can be tightened but not
pulled out of the retractor.
5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint
and restarting the vehicle, the ON
indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle off.
Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback
and adjust the seat cushion,
if adjustable, to make sure that the
vehicle seatback is not pushing the child
restraint into the seat cushion.
Also make sure the child restraint is not
trapped under the vehicle head restraint.
If this happens, adjust the head restraint.
See Head Restraints 0 45.
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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 size.
It is better to secure child restraints in the
rear seat. Consider using another vehicle to
transport the child when a rear seat is not
available. Never put a rear-facing child
restraint in the front seat, even if the ON
indicator is not lit.
If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an
Adult-Sized Occupant
If a person of adult size is sitting in the
front outboard passenger seat, but the OFF
indicator is lit, it could be because that
person is not sitting properly in the seat or
that the child restraint locking feature is
engaged. Use the following steps to allow
the system to detect that person and enable
the front outboard passenger frontal airbag:
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Remove any additional material from the
seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat
covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers.
3. Place the seatback in the fully upright
position.
4. Have the person sit upright in the seat,
centered on the seat cushion, with legs
comfortably extended.
5. If the shoulder portion of the belt is
pulled out all the way, the child restraint
locking feature will be engaged. This
may unintentionally cause the passenger
sensing system to turn the airbag off for
some adult-sized occupants. If this
happens, unbuckle the belt, let the belt
go back all the way, and then buckle the
belt again without pulling the belt out
all the way.
6. Restart the vehicle and have the person
remain in this position for two to
three minutes after the ON indicator
is lit.
Warning
{
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
Seat 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 “Seat Belts”
and “Child Restraints” in the Index for
additional information about the importance
of proper restraint use.
A thick layer of additional material, such as
a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket
equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters,
and seat massagers can affect how well the
passenger sensing system operates. We
recommend that you not use seat covers or
other aftermarket equipment except when
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approved by GM for your specific vehicle.
See Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 71 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.
Warning
{
Stowing 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 Publication Ordering
Information 0 456.
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
Adding accessories that change the vehicle's
frame, bumper system, height, front end,
or side sheet metal, may keep the airbag
system from working properly.
The operation of the airbag system can also
be affected by changing, including
improperly repairing or replacing, any parts
of the following:
.
Airbag system, including airbag modules,
front or side impact sensors, sensing and
diagnostic module, or airbag wiring
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.
Front seats, including stitching, seams,
or zippers
.
Seat belts
.
Steering wheel, instrument panel,
overhead console, ceiling trim, or pillar
garnish trim
.
Inner door seals, including speakers
Your dealer and the service manual have
information about the location of the airbag
modules and sensors, sensing and diagnostic
module, and airbag wiring along with the
proper replacement procedures.
In addition, the vehicle has a passenger
sensing system for the front outboard
passenger position, which includes sensors
that are part of the passenger seat. The
passenger sensing system may not operate
properly if the original seat trim is replaced
with non-GM covers, upholstery, or trim; or
with GM covers, upholstery, or trim
designed for a different vehicle. Any object,
such as an aftermarket seat heater or a
comfort-enhancing pad or device, installed
under or on top of the seat fabric, could
also interfere with the operation of the
passenger sensing system. This could either
prevent proper deployment of the passenger
airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing
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system from properly turning off the
passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing
System 0 67.
If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags,
see Different Size Tires and Wheels 0 399 for
additional important information.
If a snow plow is added to the vehicle, the
airbags should still work properly. The
airbag systems were designed to work
properly under a wide range of conditions,
including snow plowing with vehicles that
have the optional snow plow prep package
(RPO VYU). Do not change or defeat the
snow plow's “tripping mechanism.” If you
do, it can damage the snow plow and the
vehicle, and may cause an airbag
deployment.
If the vehicle must be modified because you
have a disability and have questions about
whether the modifications will affect the
vehicle's airbag system, or if you have
questions about whether the airbag system
will be affected if the vehicle is modified for
any other reason, call Customer Assistance.
See Customer Assistance Offices 0 451.
Airbag System Check
The airbag system does not need regularly
scheduled maintenance or replacement.
Make sure the airbag readiness light is
working. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 119.
Caution
If an airbag covering is damaged, opened,
or broken, the airbag may not work
properly. Do not open or break the airbag
coverings. If there are any opened or
broken airbag coverings, have the airbag
covering and/or airbag module replaced.
For the location of the airbags, see Where
Are the Airbags? 0 64. See your dealer
for service.
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
Warning
{
A crash can damage the airbag systems
in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system
may not properly protect you and your
passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in
serious injury or even death. To help
make sure the airbag systems are
working properly after a crash, have
them inspected and any necessary
replacements made as soon as possible.
If an airbag inflates, you will need to
replace airbag system parts. See your dealer
for service.
If the airbag readiness light stays on after
the vehicle is started or comes on when you
are driving, the airbag system may not work
properly. Have the vehicle serviced right
away. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 119.
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Child Restraints
Older Children
Older children who have outgrown booster
seats should wear the vehicle’s seat belts.
The manufacturer instructions that come
with the booster seat state the weight and
height limitations for that booster. Use a
booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until
the child passes the fit test below:
.
Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the
knees bend at the seat edge? If yes,
continue. If no, return to the booster seat.
.
Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the
shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes,
continue. If no, try using the rear seat
belt comfort guide, if available. See “Rear
Seat Belt Comfort Guides” under
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 58. If a comfort guide
is not available, or if the shoulder belt
still does not rest on the shoulder, then
return to the booster seat.
.
Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the
hips, touching the thighs? If yes, continue.
If no, return to the booster seat.
.
Can proper seat belt fit be maintained for
the length of the trip? If yes, continue.
If no, return to the booster seat.
Q: What is the proper way to wear seat
belts?
A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder
belt and get the additional restraint a
shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder
belt should not cross the face or neck.
The lap belt should fit snugly below the
hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
This applies belt force to the child's
pelvic bones in a crash. It should never
be worn over the abdomen, which could
cause severe or even fatal internal
injuries in a crash.
Also see “Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides”
under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 58.
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According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in a rear
seating position.
In a crash, children who are not buckled up
can strike other people who are buckled up,
or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older
children need to use seat belts properly.
Warning
{
Never allow more than one child to wear
the same seat belt. The seat belt cannot
properly spread the impact forces. In a
crash, they can be crushed together and
seriously injured. A seat belt must be
used by only one person at a time.
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Warning
{
Never allow a child to wear the seat belt
shoulder belt under both arms or behind
their back. A child can be seriously
injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder
belt properly. In a crash, the child would
not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
The child could move too far forward
increasing the chance of head and neck
injury. The child might also slide under
the lap belt. The belt force would then be
applied right on the abdomen. That could
cause serious or fatal injuries. The
shoulder belt should go over the shoulder
and across the chest.
Infants and Young Children
Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This
includes infants and all other children.
Neither the distance traveled nor the age
and size of the traveler changes the need,
for everyone, to use safety restraints. In
fact, the law in every state in the United
States and in every Canadian province says
children up to some age must be restrained
while in a vehicle.
Warning
{
Children can be seriously injured or killed
if the shoulder belt is worn behind their
back, under their legs, or wrapped around
their neck. The shoulder belt can tighten
but cannot be loosened if it is locked. The
shoulder belt locks when it is pulled all
the way out of the retractor. It unlocks
when the shoulder belt is allowed to go
all the way back into the retractor, but it
cannot do this if it is wrapped around the
child. Never leave children unattended in
a vehicle and never allow children to
improperly wear, or play with, the seat
belts.
Every time infants and young children ride
in vehicles, they should have the protection
provided by appropriate child restraints.
Neither the vehicle's seat belt system nor its
airbag system is designed for them.
Children who are not restrained properly can
strike other people, or can be thrown out of
the vehicle.
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Warning
{
Never hold an infant or a child while
riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an
infant or a child will become so heavy it
is not possible to hold it during a crash.
For example, in a crash at only
40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) infant
will suddenly become a 110 kg (240 lb)
force on a person's arms. An infant or
child should be secured in an appropriate
child restraint.
Children who are up against, or very
close to, any airbag when it inflates can
be seriously injured or killed. Never put a
rear-facing child restraint in the front
outboard seat. Secure a rear-facing child
restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to
secure a forward-facing child restraint in
a rear seat. If you must secure a
forward-facing child restraint in the front
outboard seat, always move the front
passenger seat as far back as it will go.
Child restraints are devices used to restrain,
seat, or position children in the vehicle and
are sometimes called child seats or car seats.
{
Warning
Seats and Restraints 75
There are three basic types of child
restraints:
.
Forward-facing child restraints
.
Rear-facing child restraints
.
Belt-positioning booster seats
The proper child restraint for your child
depends on their size, weight, and age, and
also on whether the child restraint is
compatible with the vehicle in which it will
be used.
For each type of child restraint, there are
many different models available. When
purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is
designed to be used in a motor vehicle and
is certified to comply with US Federal or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
If it is, the child restraint will have a label
saying that it meets federal motor vehicle
safety standards. The NHTSA website
includes a list of registered car seat
manufacturers (https://www.nhtsa.gov) and
links to their registration pages for
consumers. Registration helps manufacturers
identify purchasers for recall notices.
The instruction manual that is provided with
the child restraint states the weight and
height limitations for that particular child
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restraint. In addition, there are many kinds
of child restraints available for children with
special needs.
Warning
{
To reduce the risk of neck and head
injury in a crash, infants and toddlers
should be secured in a rear-facing child
restraint until age two, or until they
reach the maximum height and weight
limits of their child restraint.
Warning
{
A young child's hip bones are still so
small that the vehicle seat belt may not
remain low on the hip bones, as it
should. Instead, it may settle up around
the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt
would apply force on a body area that is
unprotected by any bony structure. This
alone could cause serious or fatal injuries.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injuries during a crash, young children
should always be secured in an
appropriate child restraint.
Child Restraint Systems
Rear-Facing Infant Restraint
A rear-facing child restraint provides
restraint with the seating surface against
the back of the infant.
The harness system holds the infant in place
and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant
positioned in the restraint.
Forward-Facing Child Restraint
A forward-facing child restraint provides
restraint for the child's body with the
harness.
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Booster Seats
A belt-positioning booster seat is used for
children who have outgrown their
forward-facing child restraint. Boosters are
designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's
seat belt system until the child is large
enough for the vehicle seat belts to fit
properly without a booster seat. See the
seat belt fit test in Older Children 0 73.
Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in
the Vehicle
Warning
{
A child can be seriously injured or killed
in a crash if the child restraint is not
properly secured in the vehicle. Secure
the child restraint properly in the vehicle
using the vehicle seat belt or LATCH
system, following the instructions that
came with that child restraint and the
instructions in this manual.
To help reduce the chance of injury, the
child restraint must be secured in the
vehicle. Child restraints must be secured in
vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt
portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the
LATCH system. See Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 79 for
more information. Never use a seat belt
extender when installing a child restraint.
Use only seats and related equipment that
are certified to comply with US Federal or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards to
secure a child restraint. Children can be
endangered in a crash if the child restraint is
not properly secured in the vehicle.
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When securing an add-on child restraint,
refer to the following:
1. Instruction labels provided on the child
restraint
2. Instruction manual provided with the
child restraint
3. This vehicle owner's manual
The child restraint instructions are
important, so if they are not available,
obtain a replacement copy from the
manufacturer.
Keep in mind that an unsecured child
restraint can move around in a collision or
sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle.
Be sure to properly secure any child
restraint in the vehicle — even when no
child is in it.
In some areas Certified Child Passenger
Safety Technicians (CPSTs) are available to
inspect and demonstrate how to correctly
use and install child restraints. In the U.S.,
refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) website to locate
the nearest child safety seat inspection
station. For CPST availability in Canada,
check with Transport Canada or the
Provincial Ministry of Transportation office.
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Securing the Child Within the Child
Restraint
A child in a rear-facing child restraint can
Warning
{
A child can be seriously injured or killed
in a crash if the child is not properly
secured in the child restraint. Secure the
child properly following the instructions
that came with that child restraint.
Where to Put the Restraint
According to accident statistics, children and
infants are safer when properly restrained in
an appropriate child restraint secured in a
rear seating position.
Whenever possible, children aged 12 and
under should be secured in a rear seating
position.
Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the
front. This is because the risk to the
rear-facing child is so great if the airbag
deploys.
be seriously injured or killed if the front
passenger airbag inflates. This is because
the back of the rear-facing child restraint
would be very close to the inflating
airbag. A child in a forward-facing child
restraint can be seriously injured or killed
if the front passenger airbag inflates and
the passenger seat is in a forward
position.
Even if the passenger sensing system has
turned off the front passenger frontal
airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can
guarantee that an airbag will not deploy
under some unusual circumstance, even
though it is turned off.
Secure rear-facing child restraints in a
rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you
secure a forward-facing child restraint in
the front seat, always move the front
passenger seat as far back as it will go.
It is better to secure the child restraint in
a rear seat.
See Passenger Sensing System 0 67 for
additional information.
{
Warning
Warning
{
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.
If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that
will accommodate a rear-facing child
restraint, a rear-facing child restraint should
not be installed in the vehicle, even if the
airbag is off.
When securing a child restraint with the
seat belts in a rear seat position, study the
instructions that came with the child
restraint to make sure it is compatible with
this vehicle.
Child restraints and booster seats vary
considerably in size, and some may fit in
certain seating positions better than others.
Do not install a child restraint in any rear
seating position where it cannot be installed
securely.
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Depending on where you place the child
restraint and the size of the child restraint,
you may not be able to access adjacent seat
belts or LATCH anchors for additional
passengers or child restraints. Adjacent
seating positions should not be used if the
child restraint prevents access to or
interferes with the routing of the seat belt.
The seat in front of an installed child
restraint should be adjusted to ensure
proper installation according to the child
restraint manual.
Wherever a child restraint is installed, be
sure to follow the instructions that came
with the child restraint and secure the child
restraint properly.
Keep in mind that an unsecured child
restraint can move around in a collision or
sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle.
Be sure to properly secure any child
restraint in the vehicle — even when no
child is in it.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
The LATCH system secures a child restraint
during driving or in a crash. LATCH
attachments on the child restraint are used
to attach the child restraint to the anchors
in the vehicle. This system is designed to
make installation of a child restraint easier.
In order to use the LATCH system in your
vehicle, you need a child restraint that has
LATCH attachments. LATCH-compatible
rear-facing and forward-facing child seats can
be properly installed using either the LATCH
anchors or the vehicle’s seat belts. Do not
use both the seat belts and the LATCH
anchorage system to secure a rear-facing or
forward-facing child restraint.
Booster seats use the vehicle’s seat belts to
secure the child and the booster seat. If the
manufacturer recommends that the booster
seat be secured with the LATCH system, this
can be done as long as the booster seat can
be positioned properly and there is no
interference with the proper positioning of
the lap-shoulder belt on the child.
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Make sure to follow the instructions that
came with the child restraint, and also the
instructions in this manual.
When installing a child restraint with a top
tether, you must also use either the lower
anchors or the seat belts to properly secure
the child restraint. A child restraint must
never be installed using only the top tether.
For a forward-facing 5-pt harness child
restraint where the combined weight of the
child and restraint are up to 29.5 kg (65 lb),
use either the lower LATCH anchorages with
the top tether anchorage, or the seat belt
with the top tether anchorage. Where the
combined weight of the child and restraint
are greater than 29.5 kg (65 lb), use the seat
belt with the top tether anchorage only.
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Restraint Type Combined Weight of
Rear-Facing Child
Restraint
Rear-Facing Child
Restraint
Forward-Facing Child
Restraint
Forward-Facing Child
Restraint
the Child + Child
Restraint
Up to 29.5 kg (65 lb) X X
Greater than
29.5 kg (65 lb)
Up to 29.5 kg (65 lb) X X
Greater than
29.5 kg (65 lb)
Recommended Methods for Attaching Child Restraints
Use Only Approved Attachment Methods Shown with an X
LATCH – Lower
Anchors Only
Seat Belt Only LATCH – Lower
Anchors and Top
Tether Anchor
X
Seat Belt and Top
Tether Anchor
X
See Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat
Belt in the Center Front Seat) 0 96 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt
in the Rear Seat) 0 90 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt
in the Front Passenger Seat) 0 93.
Child restraints built after March 2014 are
labeled with the maximum child weight,
with which the LATCH system can be used
for installing the child restraint.
The following explains how to attach a child
restraint with these attachments in the
vehicle.
Not all vehicle seating positions have lower
anchors. In this case, the seat belt must be
used (with top tether where available) to
secure the child restraint. See Securing Child
Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Center
Front Seat) 0 96 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt
in the Rear Seat) 0 90 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt
in the Front Passenger Seat) 0 93.
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Lower Anchors
Top Tether Anchor
Seats and Restraints 81
Some child restraints with 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
Lower anchors (1) are metal bars built into
the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for
each LATCH seating position that will
accommodate a child restraint with lower
attachments (2).
A top tether (3, 4) is used to secure the top
of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top
tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The
top tether attachment hook (2) on the child
restraint connects to the top tether anchor
in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward
movement and rotation of the child restraint
during driving or in the event of a crash.
The child restraint may have a single
tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will
have a single attachment hook (2) to secure
the top tether to the anchor.
Regular Cab — Bucket Seat Only
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To assist in locating the lower anchors on
double and crew cab models, each seating
position with lower anchors has two labels
near the crease between the seatback and
the seat cushion.
Regular Cab — Three-Passenger Front Seat
I : Seating positions with top tether
anchors.
Do not install a child restraint in the center
front seating position. See Securing Child
Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Center
Front Seat) 0 96 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt
in the Rear Seat) 0 90 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt
in the Front Passenger Seat) 0 93 for more
information.
Double and Crew Cab Rear Seat
I : Seating positions with top tether
anchors.
H : Seating positions with two lower
anchors.
For regular cab models, there are top tether
anchor symbols to assist you in locating the
top tether anchors.
Do not install a child restraint in the center
seating position. See Securing Child
Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Center
Front Seat) 0 96 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt
in the Rear Seat) 0 90 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt
in the Front Passenger Seat) 0 93 for more
information.
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Regular Cab
For regular cab models, the top tether
anchors are on the back panel behind the
passenger seat(s) or center seat. Be sure to
use an anchor directly behind the seating
position where the child restraint will be
placed.
Driver Side Anchor and Loop (Double and
Center Anchor and Loop (Double and
Crew Cab)
Crew Cab)
Passenger Side Loop (Double and Crew Cab)
For double and crew cab models, the top
tether is routed through loops (2) to the top
tether anchors (1). Be sure to use the correct
anchor for the seating position where the
child restraint will be placed.
Be sure to read the following instructions to
properly install a child restraint using these
loops and anchors.
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.
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According to accident statistics, children and
infants are safer when properly restrained in
a child restraint system or infant restraint
system secured in a rear seating position.
See Where to Put the Restraint 0 78 for
additional information.
A child or others could be injured. To
reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries
during a crash, attach only one child
restraint per anchor.
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System
Warning
{
A child could be seriously injured or killed
in a crash if the child restraint is not
properly attached to the vehicle using
either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle
seat belt. Follow the instructions that
came with the child restraint and the
instructions in this manual.
Warning
{
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.
(Continued)
Children can be seriously injured or
strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped
around their neck. The shoulder belt can
tighten but cannot be loosened if it is
locked. The shoulder belt locks when it is
pulled all the way out of the retractor.
It unlocks when the shoulder belt is
allowed to go all the way back into the
retractor, but it cannot do this if it is
wrapped around a child’s neck. If the
shoulder belt is locked and tightened
around a child’s neck, the only way to
loosen the belt is to cut it.
Buckle any unused seat belts behind the
child restraint so children cannot reach
them. Pull the shoulder belt all the way
out of the retractor to set the lock, and
Warning (Continued)
Warning
{
Warning (Continued)
tighten the belt behind the child restraint
after the child restraint has been
installed.
Caution
Do not let the LATCH attachments rub
against the vehicle’s seat belts. This may
damage these parts. If necessary, move
buckled seat belts to avoid rubbing the
LATCH attachments.
Do not fold the rear seat cushion when
the seat is occupied. Do not fold the
empty rear seat with a seat belt buckled.
This could damage the seat belt or the
seat. Unbuckle and return the seat belt to
its stowed position, before folding
the seat.
If you need to secure more than one child
restraint in the rear seat, see Where to Put
the Restraint 0 78.
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Regular Cab Models
1. For models without a rear seat,
forward-facing child restraints should
only be installed in the right front
seating position with belts and a top
tether. See Securing Child Restraints
(With the Seat Belt in the Center Front
Seat) 0 96 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat
Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 90 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat
Belt in the Front Passenger Seat) 0 93.
If the child restraint manufacturer
recommends that the top tether be
attached, adjust the top tether to its full
length and attach it to the anchor. Refer
to the child restraint instructions and the
following steps:
1.1. Find the top tether anchor.
1.2. Route, attach, and tighten the top
tether according to your child
restraint instructions and the
following instructions:
If the position you are using has an
adjustable headrest or head
restraint, adjust it accordingly to
allow proper fitment. If you are
using a dual tether, route the
tether around the headrest or head
restraint posts.
If the child restraint is installed next
to a center seat, make sure the top
tether does not interfere with the
center seating position shoulder
belt/retractor. If it does, find
another suitable seating position to
install the child restraint.
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If the position you are using has an
adjustable headrest or head
restraint, adjust it accordingly to
allow proper fitment. If you are
using a single tether, route the
tether in between the headrest or
head restraint posts.
2. Make sure the child restraint top tether
hook is completely closed and secured to
the top tether anchor.
3. Secure the child restraint in the right
front seating position with the vehicle
belts. See Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the Center Front Seat)
0 96 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat
Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 90 or
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat
Belt in the Front Passenger Seat) 0 93.
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4. Before placing a child in the child
restraint, make sure it is securely held in
place. To check, grasp the child restraint
at the belt 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.
Double and Crew Cab Models
1. Attach and tighten the lower
attachments to the lower anchors. If the
child restraint does not have lower
attachments or the desired seating
position does not have lower anchors,
secure the child restraint with the top
tether and the seat belt. Refer to the
child restraint manufacturer instructions
and the instructions in this manual.
1.1. Find the lower anchors for the
desired seating position.
1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat.
1.3. Attach and tighten the lower
attachments on the child restraint
to the lower anchors.
2. For forward-facing child restraints, attach
and tighten the top tether to the top
tether anchor, if your vehicle has one.
Follow the child restraint instructions and
the vehicle LATCH anchor weight limits
described at the beginning of this
section, and the following steps:
Rear Driver Side Position
Rear Driver Side Position
2.1. For a top tether in the rear driver
side position:
2.1.1. Remove the driver side head
restraint and center
headrest. See “Head
Restraint or Headrest
Removal and Reinstallation”
later in this section.
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2.1.2. For first time use, remove
and discard the rubber band
from the top tether loop (2).
2.1.3. Route the top tether (3)
through the loop (2).
2.1.4. Attach the top tether (3) to
the driver side of the center
top tether metal anchor (1).
2.1.5. Make sure the child restraint
top tether hook is
completely closed and
secured to the top tether
anchor.
Rear Passenger Side Position
Rear Passenger Side Position
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2.2. For a top tether in the rear
passenger side position:
2.2.1. Remove the passenger side
head restraint and center
headrest. See “Head
Restraint or Headrest
Removal and Reinstallation”
later in this section.
2.2.2. Route the top tether (3)
through the loop (2).
2.2.3. Attach the top tether (3) to
the passenger side of the
center top tether metal
anchor (1).
2.2.4. Make sure the child restraint
top tether hook is
completely closed and
secured to the top tether
anchor.
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2.3.1. Remove the driver side head
restraint and center
headrest. See “Head
Restraint or Headrest
Removal and Reinstallation”
later in this section.
2.3.2. Route the top tether (1)
through the center loop (2).
2.3.3. Attach the top tether (1) to
the driver side top tether
metal anchor (3).
Rear Center Position
Rear Center Position
2.3. For a top tether in the rear center
position:
2.3.4. Make sure the child restraint
top tether hook is
completely closed and
secured to the top tether
anchor.
3. Tighten the top tether per the child
restraint manufacturer's instructions.
When the top tether is properly
tightened, the loop may bend. This is
normal and will not damage the vehicle.
If child restraints are installed in both
outboard positions, both top tethers can
be attached to the center anchor. Top
tethers can be attached for child
restraints in all three rear seating
positions at the same time, following the
routing instructions above.
4. Before placing a child in the child
restraint, make sure it is securely held in
place. To check, grasp the child restraint
at the LATCH path and attempt to move
it side to side and back and forth. There
should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of
movement for proper installation.
Head Restraint or Headrest Removal and
Reinstallation
The second row outboard head restraints or
center headrest can be removed if they
interfere with the proper installation of the
child restraint.
To remove the second row head restraints
or center headrest:
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1. Press both buttons on the head restraint
or headrest posts at the same time, and
pull up on the head restraint or
headrest.
2. Store the head restraint or headrest in a
secure place.
3. When the child restraint is removed,
reinstall the head restraint or headrest
before the seating position is used.
Warning
{
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.
To reinstall the head restraint or headrest:
1. Insert the head restraint or headrest
posts into the holes in the top of the
seatback. The notches on the posts must
face the driver side of the vehicle.
2. Push the head restraint or
headrest down.
3. Try to move the head restraint or
headrest to make sure that it is locked in
place.
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Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
Warning
{
A crash can damage the LATCH system in
the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system
may not properly secure the child
restraint, resulting in serious injury or
even death in a crash. To help make sure
the LATCH system is working properly
after a crash, see your dealer to have the
system inspected and any necessary
replacements made as soon as possible.
If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it
was being used during a crash, new LATCH
system parts may be needed.
New parts and repairs may be necessary
even if the LATCH system was not being
used at the time of the crash.
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Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
When securing a child restraint with the
seat belts in a rear seat position, study the
instructions that came with the child
restraint to make sure it is compatible with
this vehicle.
If the child restraint has the LATCH system,
see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) 0 79 for how and where to
install the child restraint using LATCH. If a
child restraint is secured in the vehicle using
a seat belt and it uses a top tether, see
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) 0 79 for top tether anchor
locations.
Do not secure a child seat in a position
without a top tether anchor if a national or
local law requires that the top tether be
anchored, or if the instructions that come
with the child restraint say that the top
tether must be anchored.
In Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have a top
tether, and that the tether be attached.
If the child restraint or vehicle seat position
does not have the LATCH system, you will
be using the seat belt to secure the child
restraint. Be sure to follow the instructions
that came with the child restraint.
If more than one child restraint needs to be
installed in the rear seat, be sure to read
Where to Put the Restraint 0 78.
Double Cab
1. Remove the head restraint or headrest
prior to installing a forward-facing child
restraint in an outboard rear seating
position. See “Head Restraint or Headrest
Removal and Reinstallation” under Lower
Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 79.
2. Put the child restraint on the seat.
3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap
and shoulder portions of the vehicle seat
belt through or around the child
restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show you how.
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until
it clicks.
Position the release button on the
buckle, away from the child restraint, so
that the seat belt could be quickly
unbuckled if necessary.
The push button used to release the
latch plate must be visible and not
obscured by the child restraint. There
must not be direct contact of the child
restraint to the push button.
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5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of
the retractor to set the lock. When the
retractor lock is set, the belt can be
tightened but not pulled out of the
retractor.
6. To tighten the belt, push down on the
child restraint, pull the shoulder portion
of the belt to tighten the lap portion of
the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back
into the retractor. When installing a
forward-facing child restraint, it may be
helpful to use your knee to push down
on the child restraint as you tighten
the belt.
Try to pull the belt out of the retractor
to make sure the retractor is locked.
If the retractor is not locked, repeat
Steps 5 and 6.
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7. For forward-facing child restraints, attach
and tighten the top tether to the top
tether anchor (loop). Refer to the child
restraint instructions, the vehicle LATCH
anchor weight limits, and instructions
listed in Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 79.
8. Before placing a child in the child
restraint, make sure it is securely held in
place. To check, grasp the child restraint
at the seat belt path and attempt to
move it side to side and back and forth.
When the child restraint is properly
installed, there should be no more than
2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.
To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the
vehicle seat belt and let it return to the
stowed position. If the top tether is attached
to a top tether anchor, disconnect it.
Reinstall the head restraint or headrest
before the seating position is used. See
“Head Restraint or Headrest Removal and
Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 79 for
additional information on installing the
headrest properly.
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Crew Cab
1. Put the child restraint on the seat.
2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap
and shoulder portions of the vehicle seat
belt through or around the child
restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show you how.
4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of
the retractor to set the lock. When the
retractor lock is set, the belt can be
tightened but not pulled out of the
retractor.
3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until
it clicks.
Position the release button on the
buckle, away from the child restraint, so
that the seat belt could be quickly
unbuckled if necessary.
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
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tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH System) 0 79 for
more information on using the top
tether anchors.
7. Before placing a child in the child
restraint, make sure it is securely held in
place. To check, grasp the child restraint
at the seat belt path and attempt to
move it side to side and back and forth.
When the child restraint is properly
installed, there should be no more than
2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.
To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the
vehicle seat belt and let it return to the
stowed position. If the top tether is attached
to a top tether anchor, disconnect it.
For outboard rear seating positions, if the
child restraint cannot be installed properly
with the head restraint in place, the head
restraint may be removed. See your dealer
for assistance with removal, and store the
removed head restraint in a secure place.
When the child restraint is removed,
reinstall the head restraint before the
seating position is used. For reinstallation
instructions, see “Head Restraint or Headrest
Removal and Reinstallation” under Lower
Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 79.
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Front Passenger Seat)
This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a
safer place to secure a forward-facing child
restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint
0 78.
In addition, the vehicle has a passenger
sensing system which is designed to turn off
the front outboard passenger frontal airbag
under certain conditions. See Passenger
Sensing System 0 67 and
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 119 for
more information, including important
safety information.
Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the
front. This is because the risk to the
rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag
deploys.
{
A child in a rear-facing child restraint can
be seriously injured or killed if the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
inflates. This is because the back of the
rear-facing child restraint would be very
Warning
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Warning (Continued)
close to the inflating airbag. A child in a
forward-facing child restraint can be
seriously injured or killed if the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag inflates
and the passenger seat is in a forward
position.
Even if the passenger sensing system has
turned off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. No
one can guarantee that an airbag will not
deploy under some unusual circumstance,
even though it is turned off.
Secure rear-facing child restraints in a
rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you
secure a forward-facing child restraint in
the front outboard passenger seat,
always move the seat as far back as it
will go. It is better to secure the child
restraint in a rear seat.
See Passenger Sensing System 0 67 for
additional information.
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If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that
will accommodate a rear-facing child
restraint, a rear-facing child restraint should
not be installed in the vehicle, even if the
airbag is off.
If the child restraint uses a top tether, see
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) 0 79 for top tether anchor
locations.
Do not secure a child seat in a position
without a top tether anchor if a national or
local law requires that the top tether be
anchored, or if the instructions that come
with the child restraint say that the top
tether must be anchored.
In Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have a top
tether, and that the tether be attached.
When using the lap-shoulder belt to secure
the child restraint in this position, follow the
instructions that came with the child
restraint and the following instructions:
1. Move the seat as far back as it will go
before securing the forward-facing child
restraint. Move the seat upward or the
seatback to an upright position,
if needed, to get a tight installation of
the child restraint.
The push button used to release the
latch plate must be visible and not
obscured by the child restraint. There
must not be direct contact of the child
restraint to the push button.
When the passenger sensing system has
turned off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag, the OFF indicator on the
passenger airbag status indicator should
light and stay lit when you start the
vehicle. See Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 119.
2. Put the child restraint on the seat.
3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap
and shoulder portions of the vehicle seat
belt through or around the child
restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show you how.
Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if
needed.
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until
it clicks.
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Position the release button on the
buckle, away from the child restraint, so
that the seat belt could be quickly
unbuckled if necessary.
5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of
the retractor to set the lock. When the
retractor lock is set, the belt can be
tightened but not pulled out of the
retractor.
6. To tighten the belt, push down on the
child restraint, pull the shoulder portion
of the belt to tighten the lap portion of
the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back
into the retractor. When installing a
forward-facing child restraint, it may be
helpful to use your knee to push down
on the child restraint as you tighten
the belt.
Try to pull the belt out of the retractor
to make sure the retractor is locked.
If the retractor is not locked, repeat
Steps 5 and 6.
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7. If the vehicle does not have a rear seat
and the child restraint manufacturer
recommends using a top tether anchor,
attach the top tether to the top tether
anchor. Refer to the instructions that
came with the child restraint and to
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) 0 79.
8. Before placing a child in the child
restraint, make sure it is securely held in
place. To check, grasp the child restraint
at the seat belt path and attempt to
move it side to side and back and forth.
When the child restraint is properly
installed, there should be no more than
2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.
If the airbag is off, the OFF indicator in the
passenger airbag status indicator will come
on and stay on when the vehicle is started.
If a child restraint has been installed and
the ON indicator is lit, see “If the On
Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint” under
Passenger Sensing System 0 67.
To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the
vehicle seat belt and let it return to the
stowed position.
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Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Center Front Seat)
Warning
{
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.
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Storage 97
Storage
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Glove Box . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Underseat Storage . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Rear Storage . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Floor Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Storage Compartments
{
Do not store heavy or sharp objects in
storage compartments. In a crash, these
objects may cause the cover to open and
could result in injury.
Glove Box
Additional Storage Features
Cargo Tie-Downs . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
To open the upper glove box, push the
button below the air outlet, to the left of
the glove box.
To open the lower glove box, pull the
handle to the left. Use the vehicle key to
lock or unlock.
Warning
Cupholders
Front
There may be cupholders on the center
front seat console armrest.
Rear
If equipped, pull the rear seat armrest down
to access the cupholders.
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Underseat Storage
There may be storage under the rear
passenger seat. Lift up on the seat bench to
access. Push the seat bench toward the floor
to close.
Rear Storage
There may be storage in the rear seat. Pull
the tab to access.
Push the storage door to close. The storage
door must be closed before installing child
restraints.
Center Console Storage
Bench Seat
Pull the strap on the side of the center
seatback to access the storage area and
cupholders. Do not use the center seatback
as a seating position when the seatback is
folded down.
To raise the seatback, push the seatback
rearward until it locks in the upright
position. Push and pull on the seatback
to make sure it is locked.
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Bench Seat
Press the latch and lift to open.
Floor Console Storage
Storage 99
Standard and Long Box
If equipped with storage, press the latch and
lift to open.
If equipped with front center seat storage,
unlock with the ignition key, press the latch,
and lift to open.
Additional Storage Features
Cargo Tie-Downs
The truck bed walls will collapse if the
tie-downs are overloaded.
Bucket Seat
This vehicle is equipped with 12 fixed cargo
tie-downs.
Any of the 12 locations inside the truck bed
can be used. The maximum load per corner
is 227 kg (500 lb).
Caution
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