Hummer H3T User Manual

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2009 HUMMER H3/H3T Owner Manual M

Seats and Restraint System

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Head Restraints Front Seats Rear Seats Safety Belts Child Restraints Airbag System Restraint System

Check

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Features and Controls

Keys Doors and Locks Windows Theft-Deterrent

Starting and Operating Your Mirrors

Object Detection OnStar

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Systems Vehicle

Systems

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System

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Universal Home

Remote System Storage Areas Sunroof

Instrument Panel

Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages,

and Indicators Driver Information

Center (DIC) Audio System(s)

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Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road,

and the Vehicle Towing

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Service and Appearance Care

Service Fuel Checking Things Under

the Hood Rear Axle

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Four-Wheel Drive Front Axle Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade

Replacement Tires Appearance Care Vehicle Identiﬁcation Electrical System Capacities and

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Speciﬁcations

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Maintenance Schedule

Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance and

Information Reporting Safety

Defects Vehicle Data Recording

and Privacy

Index

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ii Preface

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, HUMMER, H3 and H3T are trademarks of General Motors Corporation.

This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. GM reserves the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for HUMMER wherever it appears in this manual.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 15891522 A First Printing

This manual describes features that may or may not be on your speciﬁc vehicle.

Read this manual from beginning to end to learn about the vehicle’s features and controls. Pictures, symbols, and words work together to explain vehicle operation.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Canadian Owners

A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from:

Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207

1-800-551-4123 helminc.com

Propriétaires Canadiens

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

Helm Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207

1-800-551-4123 helminc.com

Index

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

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Safety Warnings and Symbols

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.”

A box with the word CAUTION is used to tell about things that could hurt you or others if you were to ignore the warning.

{ CAUTION

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

Cautions tell what the hazard is and what to do to avoid or reduce the hazard. Read these cautions.

A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle.

Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.

Many times, this damage would not be covered by the vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. The notice tells what to do to help avoid the damage.

There are also warning labels on the vehicle which use the same words, CAUTION or Notice.

Vehicle 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, gage, or indicator.

M : This symbol is shown when

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

* : This symbol is shown when

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

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Vehicle Symbol Chart

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

9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls

or OnStar

$ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System

I : Cruise Control

B : Engine Coolant Temperature

O : Exterior Lamps

# : Fog Lamps

. : Fuel Gage

+ : Fuses

i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer

j : LATCH System Child Restraints

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure

} : Power

/ : Remote Vehicle Start

> : Safety Belt Reminders

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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Seats and Restraint System

Head Restraints

Front Seats

Manual Seats Power Seats Manual Lumbar Power Lumbar Heated Seats Reclining Seatbacks

Rear Seats

60/40 Split Bench

Seat (H3)

60/40 Split Bench

Seat (H3T)

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Safety Belts

Safety Belts: They Are for

Everyone

How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly Lap-Shoulder Belt Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy Safety Belt Extender

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Child Restraints

Older Children Infants and Young

Children Child Restraint Systems Where to Put the

Restraint Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children

(LATCH) Securing a Child

Restraint in a Rear

Outside Seat Position Securing a Child

Restraint in the Center

Rear Seat Position Securing a Child

Restraint in the Right

Front Seat Position

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Airbag System

Airbag System Where Are the Airbags? When Should an Airbag

Inﬂate?

What Makes an Airbag

Inﬂate?

How Does an Airbag

Restrain?

What Will You See After

an Airbag Inﬂates?

Passenger Sensing

System

Servicing Your

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Adding Equipment to

Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

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Restraint System Check

Checking the Restraint

Systems

Replacing Restraint

System Parts After a Crash

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Head Restraints

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

{ CAUTION

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

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

Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down.

Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place.

The head restraints are not designed to be removed.

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Front Seats

Manual Seats

{ CAUTION

You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving.

To move a manual seat forward or rearward:

1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat.

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

Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place.

Power Seats

On a vehicle with power seats, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats.

To adjust the seat:

• Move the seat forward or

rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.

• Raise or lower the front or rear

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

• Raise or lower the entire seat

cushion by moving the control up or down.

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Manual Lumbar

On vehicles with this feature, the knob is located on the outboard side of the seat.

Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the lumbar support.

Power Lumbar

On vehicles with this feature, the control is located on the outboard side of the seat(s).

To increase or decrease lumbar support, press and hold the front or rear of the control.

Heated Seats

This feature heats the cushion and seatbacks.

On vehicles with this feature the controls may be located on the outboard sides of the front seats.

Press the top of the switch to turn the heat to the high setting. Press the bottom of the switch to turn the heat to the low setting. Put the switch in the center position to turn the heat off.

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The ignition must be on for the heated seat feature to work. The seat will heat to the last setting if the ignition has been turned off and then turned back on.

For the heated seat feature to work on the passenger seat the safety belt must be fastened.

If the controls are located on the center console, press the button to turn the heated seat and seatback on or off.

Each time the button is pressed, the temperature settings change from high, to low, to off. Indicator lights on the button show the level of heat selected: two for high, and one for low.

Reclining Seatbacks

{ CAUTION

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.

The seats have manual reclining seatbacks. The lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seats.

To recline the seatback:

1. Lift the recline lever and move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.

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

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To return the seatback to an upright position:

1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback.

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

{ CAUTION

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

The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it 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.

(Continued)

CAUTION (Continued)

The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash, the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.

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

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

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Rear Seats

60/40 Split Bench Seat (H3)

The 60/40 split bench seats can be folded for more cargo space.

Folding the Seatbacks

There should be nothing on, under, or in front of the seat, and the front seats should be moved forward.

To fold the rear seatback(s):

1. Reach under the front of the seat and lift the cushion up while moving it forward.

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2. Pull the seat cushion forward until it rests in the footwell.

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

3. Lift the latch on top of the seatback and pull the seatback forward. Fold the seatback down until it is nearly ﬂat.

4. If the seatback will not fold nearly ﬂat, try moving the front seat forward and/or moving the front seatback more upright.

5. Repeat the steps for the other half of the 60/40 split bench seat.

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Returning the Seatbacks to an Upright Position

{ CAUTION

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

To return the seatback(s) to the upright position:

1. Lift the seatback up and push it all the way rearward.

2. Reach under the front seat and lift the cushion while moving it rearward until it latches.

3. Pull forward on the seatback and push down on the seat cushion to make sure the seat is securely in place.

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60/40 Split Bench Seat (H3T)

To fold the rear seatback(s) forward:

1. Disconnect the rear center safety belt latch from the mini buckle by inserting the tip of the safety belt into the slot on the buckle. Let the belt retract.

2. Pull the loop, located on the outboard side of the seatback, forward until you hear a click.

3. Fold the seatback forward slightly so that the headrest can be removed.

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4. Remove the headrest by pressing the button on the headrest post, at the top of the seatback, and lift to remove.

5. Lift the headrest off of the seatback and store on the back panel.

To return the seatback(s) to the upright position:

1. Lift the seatback partially and reinsert the headrest.

2. Lift the seatback completely and push it into place.

{ CAUTION

3. Make sure the seatback is locked by pushing and pulling on it.

{ CAUTION

4. Reconnect the center safety belt latch plate to the mini buckle. Make sure the safety belt is not twisted.

5. Push and pull on the latch plate to be sure it is secure.

When the seatback is not in use, it should be kept in the upright, locked position.

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Safety Belts

Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone

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

{ CAUTION

Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the vehicle. You and your passenger(s) can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passenger(s) are restrained properly too.

{ CAUTION

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.

{ CAUTION

People riding on the tailgate (if equipped) can easily lose their balance and fall even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds. Falling from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death.

This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-24.

In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why:

You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one.

A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without safety belts they could have been badly hurt or killed.

After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter... a lot!

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Why Safety Belts Work

When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.

Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels.

Put someone on it.

Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.

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The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...

or the instrument panel... or the safety belts!

With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense.

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Questions and Answers About Safety Belts

Will I be trapped in the vehicle

after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt?

A: You could be — whether you are

wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. And you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.

Q: If my vehicle has airbags,

why should I have to wear safety belts?

A: Airbags are supplemental

systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That is true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions.

Q: If I am a good driver, and I

never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts?

A: You may be an excellent driver,

but if you are in a crash — even one that is not your fault — you and your passenger(s) can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers.

Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h).

Safety belts are for everyone.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

This section is only for people of adult size.

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

page 1-25 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-28. Follow those

rules for everyone’s protection. It is very important for all occupants

to buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts.

Occupants who are not buckled up can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.

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First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know.

Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the ﬂoor in front of you. The lap part of the belt should be worn 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. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.

The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash.

Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The shoulder belt is too loose.

It will not give as much protection this way.

{ CAUTION

You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt snugly against your body.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not

give nearly as much protection this way.

{ CAUTION

Q: What is wrong with this?

You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.

A: The belt is buckled in the wrong

buckle.

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{ CAUTION

You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.

Q: What is wrong with this?

{ CAUTION

You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests.

A: The belt is over an armrest.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The shoulder belt is worn under

the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.

{ CAUTION

You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.

Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The belt is behind the body.

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{ CAUTION

You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You 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.

Q: What is wrong with this?

{ CAUTION

You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer/retailer to ﬁx it.

A: The belt is twisted across

the body.

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Lap-Shoulder Belt

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

If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable safety belt and the safety belt is not attached, see 60/40 Split Bench

Seat (H3) on page 1-7 or 60/40 Split Bench Seat (H3T) on page 1-9 for

instruction on reconnecting the safety belt to the mini-buckle.

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

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

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

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

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

Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right front seating position may affect the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-54 for more information.

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

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

Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-25.

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

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

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

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

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

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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

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

Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on the shoulder. The belt should be away from the face and neck, but not falling off of the shoulder. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.

To move it down, press the release button (A) and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the height adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide.

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

Safety Belt Pretensioners

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

Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, they will need to be replaced, and probably other new parts for the vehicle’s safety belt system. See

Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1-60.

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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides

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

There is one guide for each outboard passenger position in the rear seat. Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt:

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

1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip.

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

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

{ CAUTION

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

To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Turn the guide and clip inward and slide them in between the seatback and the interior body, leaving only the loop of the elastic cord exposed.

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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

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

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

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

Safety Belt Extender

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

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

Child Restraints

Older Children

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

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The manufacturer’s 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 below ﬁt test:

• Sit all the way back on the seat.

Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat.

• Buckle the lap-shoulder belt.

Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, try using the rear safety belt comfort guide. See “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under

Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 1-20

for more information. If the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder, then return to the booster seat.

• Does the lap belt ﬁt low and snug

on the hips, touching the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat.

• Can proper safety belt ﬁt be

maintained for the length of the trip? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat.

Q: What is the proper way to

wear safety belts?

A: An older child should wear a

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

Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 1-20.

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.

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

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{ CAUTION

Never do this. Never allow two children to wear

the same safety belt. The safety belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time.

{ CAUTION

Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the

safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. The child might also slide under the lap belt.

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CAUTION (Continued)

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

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Infants and Young Children

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

{ CAUTION

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

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

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

{ CAUTION

Never do this. 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 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) infant will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force on a person’s arms. An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint.

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{ CAUTION

Never do this. Children who are up against, or

very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go.

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Q: What are the different types of

add-on child restraints?

A: Add-on child restraints, which

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

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

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

{ CAUTION

To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. This is because an infant’s neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing child restraint settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant’s body, the back and shoulders. Infants should always be secured in rear-facing child restraints.

{ CAUTION

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

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Child Restraint Systems

(A) Rear-Facing Infant Seat

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

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

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(B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats

A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness.

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

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Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle

{ CAUTION

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

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

Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-34 for more information.

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

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

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

Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint

{ CAUTION

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

Where to Put the Restraint

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

We recommend that children and child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child

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seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts.

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

{ CAUTION

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

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CAUTION (Continued)

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

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

See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-54 for additional information.

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

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

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Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children

(LATCH)

The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system.

Make sure that a LATCH-compatible child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. When installing a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor.

In order to use the LATCH system in the vehicle, you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child restraint and its attachments. The following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in the vehicle.

Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments.

Lower Anchors

Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B).

Top Tether Anchor

A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash.

The child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor.

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Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the child restraint.

If the child restraint does not have a top tether, one can be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints. Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available.

Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations

Rear Seat

i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating

positions with top tether anchors.

j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions

with two lower anchors.

Each outboard seating position in the rear seat has exposed metal lower anchors in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.

For H3T models, the top tether anchor symbol is located near the top tether anchors to assist you in locating the top tether anchors.

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H3T

For H3T models, the top tether anchors are located on the back panel behind each rear seating position. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed.

For H3 models, the top tether anchors are located on the back of the rear seatbacks. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed.

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

According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-32 for additional information.

Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System

{ CAUTION

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

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{ CAUTION

Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, attach only one child restraint per anchor.

{ CAUTION

Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Buckle any unused safety

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CAUTION (Continued)

belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock, if your vehicle has one, after the child restraint has been installed.

Notice: Do not let the LATCH attachments rub against the vehicle’s safety belts. This may damage these parts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments.

Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled. This could damage the safety belt or the seat. Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its stowed position, before folding the seat.

H3T Models

1. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten

the top tether to the top tether anchor (A), if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps:

1.1. Put the child restraint on the seat.

1.2. Pull the seatback forward to access the top tether anchors (A). See 60/40 Split

Bench Seat (H3) on page 1-7 or 60/40 Split Bench Seat (H3T) on page 1-9

for additional information.

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1.3. Route the top tether according to the child restraint instructions and the following instructions:

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

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

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

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

1.4. Attach the top tether to the anchor (A). Make sure that you secure the top tether to the top tether anchor and not to the seatback latch (B).

1.5. Push rearward on the seatback until it locks into its upright position. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is secured properly.

2. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors. If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors, secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts. Refer to the child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual.

2.1. Find the lower anchors for

the desired seating position.

2.2. Attach and tighten the

lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors.

3. Tighten the top tether. If the headrest interferes with the installation of the child restraint, remove the headrest by pressing the button on the headrest post, at the top of the seatback and lift to remove. Store the headrest under the outboard side of the rear seat.

4. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. When removing the child restraint, reinsert the headrest if it has been removed from the seatback.

H3 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 safety belts. 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.

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

2.1. Find the top tether anchor.

2.2. Route, attach and tighten the

top tether according to the child restraint instructions and the following instructions:

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

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

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

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

3. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear

Outside Seat Position

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

If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-34 for how and where to

install the child restraint using LATCH. If a child restraint is secured in the vehicle using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower

Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-34 for top tether

anchor locations.

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

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

If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say.

If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-32.

1. Put the child restraint on the seat.

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

3. For H3T models, tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed.

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

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

5. For H3 models, pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.

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.

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7. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-34 for more information.

For H3T models, if the headrest interferes with the installation of the child restraint, remove the headrest by pressing the button on the headrest post, at the top of the seatback and lift to remove. Store the headrest under the outboard side of the rear seat.

8. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor, disconnect it. If the headrest has been removed, reinsert in onto the seatback.

Securing a Child Restraint in the Center

Rear Seat Position

Many child restraints are too wide to be correctly secured in the center rear seat, although some of them will ﬁt there. If the center seat position is too narrow for the child restraint, secure it in a rear outside seat position.

If a child restraint is secured in the center seat position, follow the instructions in Securing a Child

Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position on page 1-41.

Securing a Child Restraint in the Right

Front Seat Position

The vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-32.

In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. See Passenger

Sensing System on page 1-54 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-26 for more

information, including important safety information.

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

{ CAUTION

(Continued)

CAUTION (Continued)

See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-54 for additional information.

If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-34 for how and where to

install the child restraint using LATCH. If a child restraint is secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-34 for top tether anchor

locations. Do not secure a child seat in a

position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored.

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

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You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.

1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint.

When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when the vehicle is started. See

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-26.

2. Put the child restraint on the seat.

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

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

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

5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.

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7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

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 on page 1-54 for more information.

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

Airbag System

The vehicle has the following airbags:

• A frontal airbag for the driver.

• A frontal airbag for the right front

passenger.

• A roof-rail airbag for the driver

and the passenger seated directly behind the driver.

• A roof-rail airbag for the right

front passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the right front passenger.

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The vehicle may have the following airbags:

• A seat-mounted side impact

airbag for the driver.

• A seat-mounted side impact

airbag for the right front passenger.

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

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

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

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

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

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

{ CAUTION

You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, but do not replace them. Also, airbags are not designed to deploy in every crash. In some crashes safety belts are your only restraint. See When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? on page 1-50.

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

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{ CAUTION

Airbags inﬂate with great force, 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 the airbag, as you would be if you were sitting on the edge of your seat or leaning forward. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle.

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

{ CAUTION

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

page 1-25 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-28.

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

The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-25 for more information.

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Where Are the Airbags?

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

The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side.

Driver Side shown, Passenger

Side similar

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

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Driver Side shown, Passenger

Side similar

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

{ CAUTION

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

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

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

When Should an Airbag Inﬂate?

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

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

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

• If the vehicle hits a stationary

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

• If the vehicle hits an object that

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

• If the vehicle hits a narrow object

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

• If the vehicle goes into an object

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

Thresholds can also vary with speciﬁc vehicle design.

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

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

The vehicle may or may not have seat-mounted side impact airbags. The vehicle has roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System on page 1-46. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags are intended to inﬂate in moderate to severe side crashes. In addition, these roof-rail airbags are intended to inﬂate during a rollover or in a severe frontal impact. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags will inﬂate if the crash severity is above the

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

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

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

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determined by the location and severity of the side impact. In a rollover event, roof-rail airbag deployment is determined by the direction of the roll.

What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate?

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

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

How Does an Airbag Restrain?

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

Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts.

Frontal airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body.

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

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

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

an Airbag Inﬂate? on page 1-50

for more information. Airbags should never be regarded

as anything more than a supplement to safety belts.

What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates?

After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inﬂate, they quickly deﬂate, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inﬂated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially inﬂated for some time after they deploy. Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes. For location of the airbag modules, see What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? on page 1-52.

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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.

{ CAUTION

When an airbag inﬂates, there may be dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems

(Continued)

CAUTION (Continued)

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 the interior lamps on, and turn the hazard warning ﬂashers on when the airbags inﬂate. You can lock the doors, turn the interior lamps off, and turn the hazard warning ﬂashers off by using the controls for those features.

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

Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front 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 your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts.

• The vehicle has a crash sensing

and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. See Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy on page 7-16 and Event Data Recorders on page 7-16.

• Let only qualiﬁed technicians work

on the airbag systems. Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly. See your dealer/retailer for service.

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Passenger Sensing System

The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started.

United States

Canada

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

on or off, will be visible. See

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-26.

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

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

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

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

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

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CAUTION (Continued)

be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inﬂates and the passenger seat is in a forward position.

Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped), no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though the airbag(s) are off.

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

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

• The right front passenger seat is

unoccupied.

• The system determines that an

infant is present in a rear-facing infant seat.

• The system determines that a

small child is present in a child restraint.

• The system determines that a

small child is present in a booster seat.

• A right front passenger takes

his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time.

• The right front passenger seat is

occupied by a smaller person, such as a child who has outgrown child restraints.

• Or, if there is a critical problem

with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system.

When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped), the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag or airbags are off. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-26.

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

When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag or airbags to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag or airbags are active.

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For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped), depending upon the person seating posture and body build. Everyone in the vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person.

{ CAUTION

If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-25 for more information, including important safety information.

If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint

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

1. Turn the vehicle off.

2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle.

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

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

Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 1-43.

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

Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint. If this happens, adjust the head restraint. See Head Restraints on page 1-2.

6. Restart the vehicle. If the on indicator is still lit with a

child present in a child restraint, secure the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer/retailer.

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

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

system to detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped):

1. Turn the vehicle off.

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

3. Place the seatback in the fully upright position.

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

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

Additional Factors Affecting System Operation

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

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

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

to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-58 for more information

about modiﬁcations that can affect how the system operates.

{ CAUTION

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

Servicing Your 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/retailer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15.

{ CAUTION

For up to 10 seconds after the ignition 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.

(Continued)

CAUTION (Continued)

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 Your Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle

Q: Is there anything I might add to

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

A: Yes. If you add things that

change the vehicle’s frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from working properly. Changing or moving any parts of the front

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seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, overhead console, front sensors, side impact sensors, rollover sensor module, or airbag wiring can affect the operation of the airbag system.

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

seat fabric, could also interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system. This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-54.

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

Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-1.

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

Size Tires and Wheels on page 5-61 for additional

important information.

Q: Because I have a disability,

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

A: If you have questions, call

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

Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-1.

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

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Restraint System Check

Checking the Restraint Systems

Safety Belts

Now and then, check the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly.

Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer/retailer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.

Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-24 for more information.

Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Care of Safety Belts on page 5-85.

Airbags

The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-25 for more information.

Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, or broken, the airbag may not work properly. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. If there are any opened or broken airbag covers, have the airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced. For the location of the airbag modules, see What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? on page 1-52. See your dealer/retailer for service.

Replacing Restraint System Parts After a

Crash

{ CAUTION

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

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If the vehicle has been in a crash, do you need new safety belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts?

After a very minor crash, nothing may be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. See your dealer/retailer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced.

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

New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt or LATCH system (if equipped), was not being used at the time of the crash.

If an airbag inﬂates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section.

Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, if the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started, or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-25.

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✍ NOTES

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Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

...................................2-2

Keys Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) System

...................2-3

Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) System Operation

Door Locks Power Door Locks

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

..............2-6

Programmable Automatic

Door Locks

........................2-6

Rear Door Security Locks Lockout Protection Tailgate Swing-gate

Windows

..............................2-7

.........................2-9

.............................2-9

Power Windows Sun Visors

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

..............2-7

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

...2-4

....2-6

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Theft-Deterrent Systems Content Theft-Deterrent Passlock®(U.S. Only) PASS-Key®III+ Electronic

Immobilizer

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

PASS-Key®III+ Electronic

Immobilizer Operation (Canada Only)

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

....2-11

.....2-11

.......2-12

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

New Vehicle Break-In Ignition Positions Retained Accessory

Power (RAP)

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

Starting the Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transmission

Operation

........................2-19

Manual Transmission

Operation

........................2-22

Full-Time Four-Wheel

...............................2-24

Drive

Parking Brake

...................2-28

Shifting Into Park

(Automatic Transmission)

..................2-29

.......2-15

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

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

......2-19

Shifting Out of Park

(Automatic Transmission)

..................2-30

Parking the Vehicle

(Manual Transmission)

Parking Over Things

That Burn

Engine Exhaust

........................2-31

.................2-31

Running the Vehicle

While Parked

..................2-32

Mirrors

Automatic Dimming

Rearview Mirror

Compass

..........................2-34

Outside Power Mirrors Outside Convex Mirror

...............2-33

Object Detection Systems

Rear Vision

Camera (RVC)

................2-36

OnStar®System

................2-39

....2-31

......2-35

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Universal Home Remote System

Universal Home Remote

System

Universal Home Remote

System Operation

............................2-42

............2-43

Storage Areas

Glove Box Cupholders Front Seat Storage Net Center Console Storage Luggage Carrier Rear Storage Area Convenience Net Cargo Cover (H3) Cargo Tie Downs Cargo Management

System (H3T)

.........................2-47

.......................2-47

.....2-47

....2-47

................2-48

............2-49

..............2-49

.............2-49

..............2-49

..................2-49

Sunroof

.............................2-50

Keys

{ CAUTION

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

The key is used for the ignition and driver’s door lock.

The vehicle has two identical keys and a key code number.

Give the key code to your dealer/retailer or qualiﬁed locksmith if a new key needs to be made.

Notice: If you ever lock your keys in the vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure you have spare keys.

In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Service on page 7-6.

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.

If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range, try this:

• Check the distance. The

transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. Stand closer during rainy or snowy weather.

• Check the location. Other

vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.

• Check the transmitter’s battery.

See “Battery Replacement” later in this section.

• If the transmitter is still not

working correctly, see your dealer/retailer or a qualiﬁed technician for service.

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 30 feet (9 m) away from the vehicle.

There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-3.

LOCK: Press to lock all the doors. The parking lamps may ﬂash and the horn may chirp.

If a door is open or ajar when LOCK is pressed, the doors lock, but the theft-deterrent system does not arm until the open door is closed.

Pressing LOCK may arm the content theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-11 for additional information.

UNLOCK: Press to unlock only the driver’s door. The interior lamps come on, the parking lamps may ﬂash, and the horn may sound.

Press UNLOCK again within three seconds to unlock all the doors.

Pressing UNLOCK may disarm the content theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-11 for additional information.

Different feedback choices can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “Remote Keyless Entry Feedback” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-34.

L (Panic): Press to activate the

alarm. The horn sounds and the headlamps and taillamps ﬂash for up to 30 seconds. To turn the alarm off

press

Lagain, start the vehicle or

wait 30 seconds.

Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle

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

Battery Replacement

The battery in the transmitter is weak and should be changed if it does not work at the normal range in any location.

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

To replace the battery:

1. Separate the transmitter with a ﬂat, thin object inserted into the notch on the side.

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

3. Insert the new battery. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.

4. Snap the transmitter back together.

Doors and Locks

Door Locks

{ CAUTION

Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

• Passengers, especially

children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive.

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CAUTION (Continued)

• 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 your vehicle whenever you leave it.

• Outsiders can easily enter

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

There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle.

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

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From the inside, use the manual lock levers or power door lock switch.

Power Door Locks

Driver’s side shown

The power door lock switches are located on the driver’s and the front passenger doors.

Press L (lock) to lock all the doors at once. To unlock all the doors, press U (Unlock).

Programmable Automatic Door Locks

With an automatic transmission, the vehicle is pre-programmed to automatically lock the doors when shifted out of P (Park). All doors unlock when the vehicle is shifted back into P (Park).

With a manual transmission, the vehicle is pre-programmed to automatically lock the doors when the vehicle speed reached 15 mph (24 km/h). Removing the key from the ignition unlocks the doors.

To program the automatic door locks, see “Automatic Door Locks” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-34.

Rear Door Security Locks

Each rear door can be locked so it cannot be opened from the inside.

The rear door security lock is located on the inside edge of each rear door.

To engage a security lock:

1. Open one of the rear doors.

2. Use the ignition key to turn the lock toward the front of the vehicle.

3. Close the door.

4. Repeat these steps on the other rear door.

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To open a rear door when the security lock is set, unlock the door and open the door from the outside.

To disengage a security lock:

1. Open one of the rear doors.

2. Use the ignition key to turn the lock to the vertical position.

3. Close the door.

4. Repeat these steps on the other rear door.

Lockout Protection

This feature protects against locking the key in the vehicle when it is in the ignition.

A chime sounds as an alert to indicate that the key has been left in the ignition. When the power door lock switch is pressed, a door is open, and the key is in the ignition all of the doors lock and then the driver’s door unlocks.

Tailgate

{ CAUTION

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

Open the tailgate by pulling up on the outside handle while pulling the tailgate down.

When putting the tailgate up, be sure it latches securely.

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Removing the Tailgate

To remove the tailgate:

1. Open the tailgate fully and remove the retainer clip from the driver’s side hinge.

It is recommended that the retainer clip be stored in a safe place, like the glove box.

2. Lift up slightly on the entire tailgate assembly.

Remove the retaining cables from both sides of the pickup box by pulling the clips away from the bolt heads while pushing the cable bracket forward. When the larger part of the hole on the bracket is over the bolt, slide the bracket off of the bolt.

3. With the tailgate partially down, lift up on the passenger’s side and pull the tailgate toward you, then move the tailgate to the right to release the driver’s side.

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

To partially lower the tailgate:

1. With the tailgate fully open, lift up slightly on the entire tailgate assembly.

Tailgate Partially Down

2. Remove the retaining cable from the passenger side of the pickup box by pulling the clip away from the bolt head while pushing the cable bracket forward.

When the larger part of the hole on the bracket is over the bolt, slide the bracket off of the bolt.

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3. Slide the lower end ﬁtting onto the front bolt. The tailgate will now stay in the partially opened position.

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the driver side.

When closing the tailgate the bracket cannot be in the partially opened position. It must be anchored on the rear bolt using the top position on the bracket.

Swing-gate

To lock or unlock the swing-gate, use the power door lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

{ CAUTION

Make sure the swing-gate is completely closed. Driving with the swing-gate open could injure pedestrians or damage the vehicle.

To open the swing-gate, use the door handle to pull the swing-gate rearward slightly so it opens automatically.

Windows

{ CAUTION

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

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Power Windows

{ CAUTION

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

When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows.

The power window controls are located on each door.

The driver’s door also has passenger window switches. The ignition must be in ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-17.

Pull up or press down on the front edge of the switch to raise or lower the window.

Express-Down Window

The driver’s window has an express-down feature that lowers the window without holding the switch. Press the front edge of the switch past the ﬁrst position to activate the express-down mode. To stop the express-down, pull up on the switch. To open the window partway, press the front of the switch to the ﬁrst position until the window is at the desired level.

Window Lockout

o (Window Lockout): The

window lockout button is located in front of the window switches. This feature disables the passenger’s window switches when the button is pressed.

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Press the button again to turn the lockout off. A red band on the side of the button is lit when the windows are not locked out.

Sun Visors

Pull the visor toward you, or move it to the side to help reduce glare. Pull out the extenders for further coverage.

On a visor with a mirror, lift the cover to use it.

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it impossible to steal.

Content Theft-Deterrent

This vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system.

The security light is located on the instrument panel cluster.

To arm the system:

1. Close all the doors.

2. Lock the doors with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The security light ﬂashes.

If the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, but a door is open, the doors lock, the lights may ﬂash and the horn may sound. Close the open door to arm the system.

The alarm goes off if a locked door is not opened using the RKE transmitter, or by OnStar A pre-alarm sounds the horn at reduced intensity for 10 seconds. Then, the front turn signal lamps ﬂash for two minutes, and the horn sounds for two minutes. The alarm then turns off to save battery power.

Start the engine to turn off the alarm. The theft-deterrent system does not

activate if the doors are locked with the key, the manual door lock, or power door lock switch. The system can only be activated using the RKE transmitter, or by OnStar. See OnStar for additional information. The vehicle can be started with the correct key if the alarm has been set off.

System on page 2-39

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To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:

• Lock the vehicle with the manual

door lock lever, the power door lock switch, or the key, after the doors are closed.

• Unlock the doors by pressing the

unlock button on the RKE transmitter or by contacting OnStar. Unlocking a door any other way activates the alarm.

Press unlock on the RKE transmitter, start the vehicle with the correct key, or have OnStar unlock the doors to turn the alarm off. The alarm does not stop if a door is unlocked any other way.

Testing the Alarm

To test the alarm:

1. From inside the vehicle, lock the doors with the RKE transmitter.

2. Unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door. The pre-alarm should sound followed by the full alarm about 10 seconds later.

3. Press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter or start the engine to turn the alarm off.

If the alarm does not sound but the lights ﬂash, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse could be blown. To replace the fuse, see

Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-91.

If the alarm does not sound or the front turn signal lamps do not ﬂash, see your dealer/retailer for service.

Passlock®(U.S. Only)

Passlock®is a passive theft-deterrent system that enables fuel if the vehicle is started with a valid key. If an incorrect key is used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, the fuel system is disabled and the vehicle does not start.

The security light turns off approximately ﬁve seconds after the engine is started. See Security Light on page 3-33.

If the engine stalls and the security light ﬂashes, wait about 10 minutes until the light stops ﬂashing before trying to restart the engine. Release the key from START as soon as the engine starts.

If the engine does not start after three tries, the vehicle needs service.

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If the engine is running and the security light comes on, the engine restarts if you turn the engine off. However, the Passlock is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer/retailer. The vehicle is not protected by Passlock your dealer/retailer for service.

In an emergency, call the Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside Service on page 7-6.

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

at this time. See

system

PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer

The PASS-Key III+ system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.

PASS-Key III+ uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that matches a decoder in the vehicle.

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PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation

(Canada Only)

This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system.

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

The system is automatically disarmed when the key is turned to ON/RUN.

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

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

The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle. Only the correct key starts the vehicle. If the key is ever damaged, the vehicle may not start.

When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the security light comes on, there may be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. Turn the ignition off and try again.

If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. Check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-91. If the engine still does not start with the other key, the vehicle needs service. If the vehicle does start, the ﬁrst key may be faulty. See your dealer/retailer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new key made.

It is possible for the theft-deterrent system decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to 10 keys can be programmed for the vehicle. The following procedure is for programming additional keys only.

Canadian Owners: If the keys are lost or damaged, only a dealer/retailer can service the theft-deterrent system to have new ones made. Two current driver’s keys are required to program additional keys.

To program a new key:

1. Verify that the new key has PK3+ stamped on it.

2. Insert the current driver’s key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine does not start see your dealer/retailer for service.

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

4. Insert the second current driver’s key in the ignition and start the engine within ten seconds of removing the previous key. If the engine does not start see your dealer/retailer for service.

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5. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to ON/RUN within ten seconds of removing the previous key.

The security light turns off once the key has been programmed.

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

If the security light comes on and stays on while driving, the engine will restart if you turn it off. However, the theft-deterrent system is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer/retailer. The vehicle is not protected by the theft-deterrent system at this time.

In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Service on page 7-6.

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

Starting and Operating Your

Vehicle

New Vehicle Break-In

Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:

• Keep your speed at 55 mph

(88 km/h) or less for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km).

• Do not drive at any one

constant speed, fast or slow, for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle.

• Avoid making hard stops for

the ﬁrst 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings.

• Do not tow a trailer during

break-in. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-42 for the trailer towing capabilities of the vehicle and more information.

Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased.

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Ignition Positions

The ignition switch has four different positions.

To shift out of P (Park), turn the ignition to ON/RUN and apply the regular brake pedal.

Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage to the switch or break the key. Use the correct key, make sure it is all the way in, and turn it only with your hand. If the key cannot be turned by hand, see your dealer/retailer.

(A) LOCK/OFF: This position

locks the ignition. It also locks the transmission on automatic transmission vehicles. It locks the steering wheel on manual transmission vehicles. The key can only be removed in LOCK/OFF.

On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF.

The steering can bind with the wheels turned off center. If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning

the key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this doesn’t work, then the vehicle needs service.

(B) ACC/ACCESSORY: This is the position in which you can operate the electrical accessories or items plugged into the accessory power outlets. On automatic transmission vehicles, this position unlocks the ignition. On manual transmission vehicles, it unlocks the ignition and steering wheel. Use this position if the vehicle must be pushed or towed.

(C) ON/RUN: This position can be used to operate the electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. The switch stays in this position when the engine is running. The transmission is also unlocked in this position on automatic transmission vehicles.

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If you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with the engine off, the battery could be drained. You may not be able to start the vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time.

(D) START: This is the position that starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch returns to ON/RUN for driving.

A warning tone will sound when the driver door is opened, the ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF and the key is in the ignition.

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 20 minutes after the engine is turned off:

• Audio System

• Front Wipers

• Power Windows

• Sunroof (if equipped)

These features will work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, these features continue working for up to 20 minutes or until a door is opened.

Starting the Engine

Place the transmission in the proper gear.

Automatic Transmission

Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. To restart the vehicle when it is already moving, use N (Neutral) only.

Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped.

Manual Transmission

The shift lever should be in N (Neutral) and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal down to the ﬂoor and start the engine. The vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down.

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Starting Procedure

1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as the engine warms. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts.

The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components. If the ignition key is turned to the START position, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts. If the engine does not start and the key is held in START for many seconds, cranking will be stopped after

15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage. To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already running. Engine cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition switch to ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF.

Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by returning the key to the START position immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to let the cranking motor cool down.

2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for a maximum of 15 seconds.

Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool. When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator. If the vehicle starts brieﬂy but then stops again, repeat the procedure. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts.

Notice: The engine is designed to work with the electronics in the vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer/retailer. If you do not, the engine might not perform properly. Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.

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Engine Coolant Heater

The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below 0°F (−18°C). Vehicles with an engine coolant heater should be plugged in at least four hours before starting. An internal thermostat in the plug-end of the cord may exist which will prevent engine coolant heater operation at temperatures above 0°F (−18°C).

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater

1. Turn off the engine.

2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is located in the engine compartment behind the underhood fuse block on the driver side of the vehicle.

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.

{ CAUTION

Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a ﬁre. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.

4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord to prevent damage.

The length of time the heater should remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer/retailer in the area where you will be parking the vehicle for the best advice on this.

Automatic Transmission Operation

The automatic transmission has a shift lever on the console.

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It features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster.

There are several different positions for the shift lever.

P (Park): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you start the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily.

{ CAUTION

It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. The vehicle can roll.

Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into

Park (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-29. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-42.

Make sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control

system. You must fully apply the regular brakes ﬁrst and then press the shift lever button before you can shift from P (Park) when the ignition key is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear. See

Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-30

R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up.

Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped.

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To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see

If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 4-33

N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only.

{ CAUTION

Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed.

Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle.

D (Drive): This position is for

normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy. If you need more power for passing, and you are:

• Going less than about 35 mph

(55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down.

• Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or

more, push the accelerator all the way down.

Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding, see “Skidding” under Loss of Control on page 4-12.

D (Drive) can be used when towing a trailer. You may want to shift the transmission to 3 (Third) or, if necessary, a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads or in hilly conditions.

3 (Third): This position is also used for normal driving. However it reduces vehicle speed more than D (Drive) without using the brakes. You might choose 3 (Third) instead of D (Drive) when driving on hilly or winding roads, or when towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears, or when going down a steep hill.

2 (Second): This position reduces vehicle speed even more than 3 (Third) without using the brakes. You can use 2 (Second) on hills. It can help control vehicle speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use the brakes off and on.

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1 (First): This position reduces

vehicle speed even more than 2 (Second) without using the brakes. You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in 1 (First) while the vehicle is moving forward, the transmission will not shift into ﬁrst gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.

Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place.

Hill Start Assist

H3 and H3T vehicles have a Hill Start Assist feature, which may be useful when stopped on a grade. See Braking on page 4-3 for more information.

Manual Transmission Operation

This is the shift pattern. Vehicles with a manual transmission

operate as described below: 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal

and shift into 1 (First). Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you slowly press down on the accelerator pedal.

You can shift into 1 (First) when you are going less than 20 mph (30 km/h). If you have come to a complete stop and it is hard to

shift into 1 (First), put the shift lever in Neutral and let up on the clutch. Then press the clutch pedal back down and shift into 1 (First).

2 (Second): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into 2 (Second). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.

3 (Third), 4 (Fourth) and 5 (Fifth):

Shift into 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth) and 5 (Fifth) the same way you do for 2 (Second). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.

To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to Neutral.

Neutral: Use this position when you start or idle the engine.

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R (Reverse): To back up, stop the

vehicle. Press the clutch pedal and shift into R (Reverse). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. If it is hard to shift, let the shift lever return to Neutral and release the clutch pedal. Then press the clutch again and shift into R (Reverse). Do not attempt to shift into the ﬁfth gear position prior to shifting into R (Reverse). The transmission has a lock out feature which prevents a 5 (Fifth) gear to R (Reverse) gear shift.

Use R (Reverse), along with the parking brake, for parking the vehicle.

Up-Shift Light

This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy.

When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions permit. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on.

While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the shift light when you downshift.

Disregard the shift light when the transfer case is in four-wheel low.

For more information, see Up-Shift Light on page 3-27.

Shift Speeds

{ CAUTION

If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of the vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift.

Hill Start Assist

H3 and H3T vehicles have a Hill Start Assist feature, which may be useful when stopped on a grade. See Braking on page 4-3 for more information.

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Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive

Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive sends engine power to all four wheels for extra traction. To get the most out of Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive, you must be familiar with its operation.

Transfer Case Buttons

The transfer case buttons are located to the right of the instrument panel cluster. Use these switches to shift into and out of the different Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive modes.

m (Four-Wheel High): This

setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations. You can also use this setting for light or variable off-road conditions.

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

Vehicle Towing on page 4-40 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-40

for more information.

Notice: Driving on pavement in Four-Wheel High Lock or Four Wheel Low Lock for extended periods may cause premature wear on the vehicle powertrain and tires. Do not drive in Four-Wheel High Lock or Four-Wheel Low Lock on pavement for extended periods.

4 mQ(Four-Wheel-High Lock):

Use this setting when you need extra traction in most off-road situations such as sand, mud, snow or level, rocky trails.

Notice: Operating the vehicle in Four-Wheel-Low Lock above 30 mph (48 km/h) for any extended period of time could cause damage to the transfer case. Do not operate the vehicle in Four-Wheel-Low Lock above 30 mph (48 km/h) for extended periods.

nQ(Four-Wheel-Low Lock):

This setting delivers extra torque to all four wheels and is used for extreme off-road conditions.

If the vehicle has locking axles, they can be locked for additional traction in extreme off-road situations. See Locking Rear Axle

on page 4-8 and Locking Front Axle on page 4-9.

Indicator lights in the buttons show which setting the transfer case is in. The indicator lights will come on brieﬂy when the ignition is in ON/RUN. The If the lights do not come on, take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service.

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An indicator light will ﬂash while shifting the transfer case. If the transfer case cannot make a requested shift, it will return to the last chosen setting.

If the SERV 4WD message on the Driver Information Center (DIC) stays on, take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service. See Service 4WD message under

DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-37.

Shifting between Four-Wheel High and Four-Wheel-High Lock

With the vehicle traveling less than 75 mph (120 km/h), press and release the Four-Wheel High or Four-Wheel-High Lock button.

It may be necessary to drive backwards while turning for a distance of 25 feet (7.5 m) to get the lock feature to disengage.

Shifting into Four-Wheel Low Lock Notice: Shifting the transmission

into gear before the indicator light stops ﬂashing could cause damage to the transfer case. Always wait until the indicator light stops ﬂashing before putting the transmission back in gear.

To shift into Four-Wheel-Low Lock, the ignition must be in ON/RUN and the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h) with the transmission in N (Neutral). The preferred method for shifting into Four-Wheel Low is to have the vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Press and release the Four-Wheel-Low Lock button. If the vehicle has a manual transmission, the clutch pedal must be pressed to the ﬂoor while you press the Four-Wheel-Low Lock button, or the shift will not be completed. You must wait for the

Four-Wheel-Low Lock indicator light to stop ﬂashing and remain lit before shifting the transmission into gear.

It is normal for the vehicle to have engagement noise and bump when shifting between Four-Wheel Low and Four-Wheel High ranges or from Neutral.

If the Four-Wheel-Low Lock button is pressed when the vehicle is in gear and/or moving too fast, the Four-Wheel-Low Lock indicator light will ﬂash for 15 seconds and not complete the shift.

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Shifting Out of Four-Wheel-Low Lock

Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the indicator light stops ﬂashing could cause damage to the transfer case. Always wait until the indicator light stops ﬂashing before putting the transmission back in gear.

To shift out of Four-Wheel-Low Lock, the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h) with the transmission in N (Neutral) and the ignition in ON/RUN. The preferred method for shifting out of Four-Wheel-Low Lock is to have the vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Press and release the Four-Wheel High or Four-Wheel-High Lock button.

If the vehicle has a manual transmission, the clutch pedal must be pressed to the ﬂoor while you press the Four-Wheel High or Four-Wheel-High Lock button, or the shift will not be completed. You must wait for the Four-Wheel High or Four-Wheel-High Lock indicator light to stop ﬂashing and remain lit before shifting the transmission into gear.

It is normal for the vehicle to have engagement noise and bump when shifting between Four-Wheel Low and Four-Wheel High ranges or from Neutral.

If the Four-Wheel High or Four-Wheel-High Lock button is pressed when the vehicle is in gear and/or moving too fast, the Four-Wheel High or Four-Wheel-High Lock indicator light will ﬂash for 15 seconds but will not complete the shift.

Shifting Into Neutral

To shift the transfer case to Neutral:

1. Set the parking brake.

2. Start the vehicle.

3. Put the transmission in N (Neutral). If the vehicle has a manual transmission, press and hold the clutch pedal down while you perform Steps 5 through 9.

4. Shift the transfer case to Four-Wheel High.

{ CAUTION

Shifting an all-wheel-drive vehicle’s transfer case into Neutral can cause the vehicle to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in any gear. You or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you shift the transfer case to Neutral.

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5. Simultaneously press and hold the Four-Wheel High and Four-Wheel-Low Lock buttons for 10 seconds. The Neutral light will come on when the transfer case shift to Neutral is complete.

6. Press and hold the regular brake pedal and shift the transmission to R (Reverse), then shift the transmission to D (Drive) for an automatic transmission, or 1 (First) for vehicles have a manual transmission and then let out the clutch. This is to ensure the transfer case is in Neutral. If not, repeat this procedure starting at Step 3.

7. Turn the engine off.

8. Place the transmission shift lever in P (Park) for an automatic transmission, or 1 (First) for vehicles that have a manual transmission.

9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.

Shifting Out of Neutral

To shift out of Neutral:

1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal.

2. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral) for an automatic transmission, or press the clutch pedal for vehicles that have a manual transmission. Then turn the ignition to ON/RUN but do not start the engine.

3. Press the button for the desired transfer case shift position (Four-Wheel High, Four-Wheel-High Lock or Four-Wheel-Low Lock).

After the transfer case has shifted out of Neutral the light will go out.

4. Release the parking brake.

5. You may start the engine and shift the transmission to the desired position.

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Parking Brake

The parking brake pedal is located to the left of the regular brake pedal, near the driver door.

To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push the parking brake pedal down to its fully-applied position.

A chime will sound and the brake warning light will ﬂash when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is moving at least 3 mph (5 km/h) for at least three seconds. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-27.

To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the park brake release lever, located above the parking brake pedal.

Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving.

If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-42.

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Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)

{ CAUTION

It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-42.

1. Hold the brake pedal down, then set the parking brake.

See Parking Brake on page 2-28 for more information.

{ CAUTION

With all-wheel drive, the vehicle will be free to roll — even if the shift lever is in P (Park) — if the transfer case is in Neutral. So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear, four-wheel high (4H) or four-wheel low (4L) — not in Neutral.

2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by pressing the shift lever button and moving the lever as far forward as it will go.

3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF.

4. Remove the key from the ignition.

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission)

{ CAUTION

It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be injured. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running.

If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into P (Park), hold the regular brake pedal down.

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Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from P (Park) without ﬁrst pressing the shift lever button. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P (Park).

Torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. This happens when parking on a hill and shifting the transmission into P (Park) is not done properly and then it is difficult to shift out of P (Park). To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park). To ﬁnd out how, see “Shifting Into P (Park)” listed previously.

If torque lock does occur, your vehicle may need to be pushed uphill by another vehicle to relieve the parking pawl pressure, so you can shift out of P (Park).

Shifting Out of Park (Automatic

Transmission)

This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to:

• Prevent ignition key removal

unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with the shift lever button fully released, and

• Prevent movement of the shift

lever out of P (Park) unless the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal is applied.

The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of a an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery.

If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting on page 5-34 for more information.

To shift out of P (Park):

1. Apply the brake pedal.

2. Then press the shift lever button.

3. Move the shift lever to the desired position.

If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park):

1. Fully release the shift lever button.

2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift lever button again.

3. Move the shift lever to the desired position.

If you still cannot move the shift lever from P (Park), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service.

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Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission)

If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before you get out of the vehicle, move the shift lever into R (Reverse), and ﬁrmly apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever has been placed into R (Reverse) with the clutch pedal pressed in, turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF, remove the key and release the clutch.

If you are parking on a hill, or if the vehicle is pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-42.

Parking Over Things That Burn

{ CAUTION

Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn.

Engine Exhaust

{ CAUTION

Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death.

Exhaust may enter the vehicle if:

• The vehicle idles in areas

with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that may block underbody airﬂow or tail pipes).

• The exhaust smells or

sounds strange or different.

• The exhaust system leaks

due to corrosion or damage.

(Continued)

CAUTION (Continued)

• The vehicle’s exhaust system

has been modiﬁed, damaged or improperly repaired.

• There are holes or openings

in the vehicle body from damage or after-market modiﬁcations that are not completely sealed.

If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle:

• Drive it only with the windows

completely down.

• Have the vehicle repaired

immediately.

Never park the vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed area such as a garage or a building that has no fresh air ventilation.

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Running the Vehicle While Parked

It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.

{ CAUTION

Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation. For more information, see Engine Exhaust on page 2-31.

{ CAUTION

It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when it is on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the automatic transmission shift lever to P (Park), or the manual transmission shift lever to Neutral.

Follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (Automatic

Transmission) on page 2-29 and Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) on page 2-31.

If pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-42.

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Mirrors

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

The vehicle has an automatic dimming rearview mirror with a compass and temperature display.

Vehicles with OnStar three additional control buttons for the OnStar dealer/retailer for more information about OnStar subscribe to it. See OnStar System on page 2-39 for more information about the services OnStar

system. See your

and how to

provides.

z (On/Off): Press to turn the

dimming feature on or off. The vehicle may also have a Rear

Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear

Vision Camera (RVC) on page 2-36

for more information.

have

Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation

Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the ignition is turned to start.

Temperature Display

To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius:

• Press z for approximately

four seconds to toggle the display from F (Fahrenheit) to C (Celsius) to OFF. Release the button after the display has toggled to the next state.

The temperature display will remain in its current state each time the ignition goes through its cycle.

• At start up, if the vehicle has been

off for less than two and a half hours, and the last stored temperature was less than the current temperature, the sensor will increase 1°F every two minutes until the correct temperature is displayed.

• If the vehicle has been off more

than two and a half hours, or the last stored temperature is greater than the current temperature, the current temperature immediately displays.

• If the temperature is 37°F (3°C) or

lower, ICE will ﬂash on the temperature display. This display will ﬂash every two seconds for a period of one minute.

If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed for an extended period of time, see your dealer/retailer. Under certain circumstances, a delay in updating the temperature is normal.

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Compass Display

Press z to turn the compass display on or off.

For more information on the compass, see Compass on page 2-34 after, in this section.

Cleaning the Mirror

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

Compass

Compass Calibration

The compass may need to be calibrated if CAL is not displayed and the compass requires calibration.

Press and hold in the compass window, then release the button. The compass is now in calibration mode.

O until CAL displays

• Drive the vehicle in circles at less

than 5 mph (8 km/h) until CAL is no longer displayed in the compass window. Then continue to drive to make sure all eight directions are available.

• Drive the vehicle under normal

operating conditions.

Compass Variance

The mirror is set to zone eight. If you do not live in zone eight or drive out of the area, the compass variance needs to be changed to the appropriate zone.

To adjust for compass variance:

1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map.

2. Press and hold until ZONE displays. Release the button. The compass is now in zone mode.

3. Keep pressing O until the desired zone number displays. Release the button. After four seconds, the new zone number locks in and the compass display returns.

O for six seconds

Hummer H3T User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Seats and Restraint System

Head Restraints

Front Seats

Manual Seats

Power Seats

Manual Lumbar

Power Lumbar

Heated Seats

Reclining Seatbacks

Rear Seats

60/40 Split Bench Seat (H3)

60/40 Split Bench Seat (H3T)

Safety Belts

Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

Lap-Shoulder Belt

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

Safety Belt Extender

Child Restraints

Older Children

Infants and Young Children

Child Restraint Systems

Where to Put the Restraint

Airbag System

Where Are the Airbags?

How Does an Airbag Restrain?

Passenger Sensing System

Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Restraint System Check

Checking the Restraint Systems

Features and Controls

Keys

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

Doors and Locks

Door Locks

Power Door Locks

Programmable Automatic Door Locks

Rear Door Security Locks

Lockout Protection

Tailgate

Swing-gate

Windows

Power Windows

Sun Visors

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Content Theft-Deterrent

Passlock®(U.S. Only)

PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer

New Vehicle Break-In

Ignition Positions

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

Starting the Engine

Engine Coolant Heater

Automatic Transmission Operation

Manual Transmission Operation

Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive

Parking Brake

Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)

Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission)

Parking Over Things That Burn

Engine Exhaust

Running the Vehicle While Parked

Mirrors

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

Compass