Pontiac Vibe 2010 User Manual

2010 Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual M

Keys, Doors and Windows

Keys and Locks Doors Vehicle Security Exterior Mirrors Interior Mirrors Windows Roof

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Seats and Restraints

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

Storage

Storage Compartments Additional Storage

Roof Rack System

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Features

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Instruments and Controls

Instrument Panel Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, Vehicle Personalization

OnStar System

Lighting

Exterior Lighting Interior Lighting Lighting Features

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Overview

and Indicators

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Infotainment System

Introduction Radio Audio Players

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems Air Vents Maintenance

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... 4-21

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... 7-1

Driving and Operating

Driving Information Starting and Operating Engine Exhaust Automatic

Transmission Manual Transmission Drive Systems Brakes Ride Control Systems Cruise Control Fuel Towing Conversions and

Add-Ons

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Vehicle Care

General Information Vehicle Checks Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Electrical System

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Wheels and Tires Jump Starting Towing Appearance Care

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Service and Maintenance

General Information Scheduled

Maintenance

Recommended Fluids,

Lubricants, and Parts

Maintenance Records

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Technical Data

Vehicle Identiﬁcation Vehicle Data

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Customer Information

Customer Information Reporting Safety

Defects

Vehicle Data Recording

and Privacy

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Index

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Introduction iii

Introduction

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name VIBE are registered 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.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20784572 A First Printing

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

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 Vehicle Owners

Canadian Owners (Propriétaires Canadiens)

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

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

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

1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue

française www.helminc.com

iv Introduction

Using this Manual

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

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

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.

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.

Introduction v

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

vi Introduction

✍ NOTES

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-1

Keys, Doors and Windows

Keys and Locks

Doors

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Keys Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) System

Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) System Operation Door Locks Power Door Locks Safety Locks

Liftgate

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Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security Anti-Theft Alarm System Immobilizer Immobilizer Operation

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Exterior Mirrors

Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors

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Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror

Windows

Windows Power Windows Sun Visors

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Roof

Sunroof

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Keys and Locks

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, doors, and all other locks.

The key number is on the tag attached to the key ring. Keep this tag and give it to your dealer/retailer if a new key needs to be made.

If the vehicle has an Immobilizer theft deterrent system, the key has a transponder in the key that matches a decoder in the vehicle. See Immobilizer Operation on page 1-9 for additional information.

Do not do any of the following to keys with a transponder:

• Cover the key.

• Hit the key hard against other

objects.

• Expose it to high temperatures

for a long time.

• Put the key in water.

• Use the key with electromagnetic

materials.

Any new Immobilizer key must be programmed before it will start the vehicle. See your dealer/retailer.

In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside

Assistance Program on page 12-6

for more information.

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.

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-3

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

See Radio Frequency Statement (US, Can) on page 12-16 for

information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and RSS-210/211 of Industry and Science Canada.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

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

Q (Lock): Press to lock all the

doors and liftgate. The hazard warning ﬂashers ﬂash

once to conﬁrm that the doors have locked.

W (Unlock): Press once to unlock

the driver door. If again within three seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The hazard warning ﬂashers ﬂash twice to conﬁrm that the door has unlocked.

W is pressed

HOLD

p (Panic): Press to activate

the alarm. The lights ﬂash and the horn sounds. The alarm turns off when the ignition is turned

to ON/RUN or HOLD again. The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY for the alarm to work.

p is pressed

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.

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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.

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, use a ﬂat, thin non-metal object or tape-wrapped metal object.

1. Separate the transmitter.

3. Open the module cover.

4. Remove the old battery.

5. Insert the new battery, positive (+) side facing up. Replace with a CR2025 or equivalent battery.

6. Snap the module back together and replace it in the transmitter.

7. Snap the front and back of the transmitter together.

2. Remove the module.

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-5

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. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven.

(Continued)

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 the vehicle whenever leaving 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.

To lock and unlock your vehicle from the outside, use your key or the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter, if equipped. See Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 1-3 for more information.

Open the driver door, on vehicles with power door locks, by turning the key in the lock toward the rear of the vehicle.

Turn the key back toward the center and toward the rear again, within three seconds, to unlock all of the doors. Use the key in the passenger door to also unlock all of the doors.

Lock a door by turning the key toward the front of the vehicle. If you have power door locks, all the doors will lock.

To manually lock or unlock the door from the inside, move the lever on the door forward or rearward. The driver and front passenger door open from the inside while locked.

With manual locks, the key must be used to lock and unlock the liftgate.

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Power Door Locks

On vehicles with this feature, the power door lock switch is located on the armrest of the driver and front passenger door.

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

Safety Locks

Rear door security locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside.

Open the rear doors to access the security locks.

To set these locks, slide the lever down on each door and close it. The doors can only be opened from outside with the door unlocked. To return the doors to normal operation, slide the lever up.

Doors

Liftgate

{ CAUTION

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

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

• Close all of the windows.

• Fully open the air outlets on or

under the instrument panel.

(Continued)

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-7

CAUTION (Continued)

• Adjust the Climate Control

system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index.

• If the vehicle is equipped with

a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.

For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 8-23.

Unlock and open the liftgate by inserting the key, turning it counterclockwise and raise it by hand.

Close the liftgate by using the handle to pull it down.

Lock the liftgate by inserting the key and turning it clockwise to the ﬁrst position.

See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation on page 1-3

for more information.

Vehicle Security

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

Anti-Theft Alarm System

This vehicle may have a theft-deterrent system that activates an alarm if attempts are made to damage or break into the vehicle. The alarm sounds and the lights ﬂash.

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The security light is in the center of the instrument panel.

Arming the System

To arm the system:

1. Close all the doors and the liftgate.

2. Lock the doors and liftgate with the key or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

The security light comes on solid.

The system is armed after 30 seconds and the security light will ﬂash.

Unlocking the vehicle from the inside activates the system.

To avoid setting off the alarm make sure all passengers are out of the vehicle and the windows are closed before arming the system.

Disarming the System

To disarm the alarm do one of the following:

• Unlock the doors with the key.

• Unlock the doors and liftgate with

the RKE transmitter.

• Start the engine.

Testing the Alarm

To test the alarm:

1. Open all the windows.

2. Set the system by closing and locking the doors and liftgate with the RKE transmitter. Wait until the security light is ﬂashing.

3. Unlock the driver door from the inside. The system should activate the alarm.

4. Stop the alarm as described in the disarming procedure.

5. Repeat this operation for the other doors. Check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected.

If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your dealer/retailer.

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-9

How the System Alarm is Activated

The system activates the alarm if:

• A locked door or the liftgate

is unlocked or opened without the RKE transmitter.

• A locked door is unlocked or

opened without the key.

• The liftgate is unlocked or

opened with the key.

• The battery is reconnected.

• The side windows are tapped or

broken.

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

Immobilizer

See Radio Frequency Statement (US, Can) on page 12-16 for

information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and RSS-210/211 of Industry and Science Canada.

Immobilizer Operation

This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system.

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

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

The security light is in the center of the instrument panel. It comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system.

The security light ﬂashes when the system is armed.

Only the correct key starts the vehicle.

If the engine does not start, there could 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 9-38.

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.

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If any of the following conditions occur, contact your dealer/retailer.

• The security light stays on.

• The security light does not start

ﬂashing when the key is removed from the ignition.

• The security light ﬂashes

inconsistently.

See your dealer/retailer to have a new key with a transponder made.

In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance Program. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 12-6.

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

Exterior Mirrors

Power Mirrors

The controls are located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. The vehicle must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY to adjust the mirrors.

1. Adjust either mirror by pushing the selector switch to the L (left) or R (right).

2. Use the arrows on the control pad to adjust the direction of the mirror.

3. Move the selector switch back to the center. This locks the mirrors in place.

Folding Mirrors

Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position.

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-11

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror

Adjust the inside rearview mirror to see clearly behind the vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up, down, and side to side. The day/night lever lets you adjust the mirror to avoid glare from headlamps behind your vehicle. Move the lever to the right for nighttime use and back to the center for daytime use.

Vehicles with OnStar have three additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer/retailer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar. See OnStar page 4-23 for more information on the services OnStar provides.

System on

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.

Manual Windows

Turn the crank on the door to open and close a manual window.

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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.

On vehicles with this feature, the power windows only work when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 8-18.

Switches on the driver door control the driver and passenger windows. Each passenger door has a switch to control that window.

Press or pull the front of a switch to lower or raise a window.

AUTO (Express-Down): Press all the way down and release to lower the driver window automatically. Pull up at any time to stop the window from lowering.

o (Lock-Out): Press the lock-out

button, located on the driver door, to disable the passenger power windows and again to enable them.

Only the driver window can be operated when the lock-out feature is used.

Sun Visors

Pull the visor toward you or move it to the side to help reduce glare.

To use the mirror, slide the attached cover.

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-13

Roof

Sunroof

On vehicles with a sunroof, the controls are on the overhead console. The ignition must be in ON/RUN or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) for the sunroof to work.

TILT: Slide the sunshade back. Press to tilt the sunroof. Press again to stop movement at any time.

DOWN: Press to lower the sunroof.

SLIDE: Press to open the sunroof. It

express opens and stops before the fully open position. Press again to fully open. Press the switch at any time to stop the sunroof from moving. If the sunshade is closed it opens with the sunroof.

CLOSE: Press to express close the sunroof. Press again to stop movement at any time.

The sunshade must be closed by hand.

Anti-Pinch Feature

If there is an obstruction when the sunroof is closing, it stops and partly opens again. Remove the obstruction and press the button again to close the sunroof.

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✍ NOTES

Seats and Restraints 2-1

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Head Restraints Active Head Restraints

Front Seats

Seat Position Seat Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks Folding Seatback

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Safety Belts How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly Lap-Shoulder Belt Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy Safety Belt Extender

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Safety System Check Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt

System Parts After a Crash

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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 the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System

Parts After a Crash

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.....2-35

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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

System) Replacing LATCH System

Parts After a Crash Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Seat Position) Securing Child Restraints

(Right Front Seat Position)

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....2-53

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Head Restraints

The front seats have adjustable head restraints. The rear seats have adjustable headrests in all 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.

Seats and Restraints 2-3

The head restraints are not designed to be removed.

Always raise the rear center head rest at least one position when there is a passenger seated there.

Active Head Restraints

Active Head Restraint System

The vehicle has an active head restraint system in the front seating positions. These automatically tilt forward to reduce the risk of neck injury if the vehicle is hit from behind.

Front Seats

Seat Position

{ 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 to be sure it is locked in place.

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Seat Adjustment

The driver seat height adjuster is located on the outboard side of the seat. To raise or lower the seat, pull up or push down on the lever repeatedly until the seat is at the desired height.

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.

Seats and Restraints 2-5

{ CAUTION

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

On vehicles with manual reclining seatbacks the lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seat.

To recline the seatback:

1. Lift the recline lever.

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

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

To return the seatback to an upright position:

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

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

2-6 Seats and Restraints

Folding Seatback

{ CAUTION

If you fold the seatback forward to carry longer objects, such as skis, be sure any such cargo is not near an airbag. In a crash, an inﬂating airbag might force that object toward a person. This could cause severe injury or even death. Secure objects away from the area in which an airbag would inﬂate. For more information, see Where Are the Airbags? on page 2-24.

{ CAUTION

Things you put on this seatback can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Remove or secure all items before driving.

On vehicles with this feature, the seatback folds down to allow for more cargo space. When the area is not being used for more cargo space or as a temporary table, put the seatback in the locked, upright position. Only adjust the seat when the vehicle is not moving.

To fold the seatback down:

1. Move the seat rearward.

2. Lower the head restraint to the lowest position and make sure the seatback is at the most upright position and locked.

3. Pull up on one of the levers located on either side of the back of the passenger seatback.

4. Fold the seatback down.

Seats and Restraints 2-7

To raise the seatback:

1. Pull up on one of the levers located on either side of the back of the passenger’s seatback.

2. Pull the seatback up and push it back to lock it into place. Make sure the safety belt is not twisted or caught in the seatback.

3. Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure it is locked into position.

4. Use the reclining front seatback lever to adjust the seatback to a comfortable position.

Rear Seats

You can fold either side of the seatback down. The rear right side seatback can also be used as a temporary table while the vehicle is stopped.

{ CAUTION

A rear seatback folded forward, or any other object contacting or pressing the front seatback may affect the proper functioning of the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2-29.

To fold either seatback down:

1. Move the front seat forward and the seatback to the upright position.

2. Move the headrests all the way down.

3. Pull up on the lock release knob, located on the top outboard side of the seatback.

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.

4. Fold the seatback down.

2-8 Seats and Restraints

To raise the seatback:

1. Pull the seatback up and push it back to lock it into place. The safety belts should not be twisted or caught in the seatback.

{ 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.

2. Push and pull the top of the seatback to check that it is locked into position.

{ CAUTION

Safety Belts

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

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Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, 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.

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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.

This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 4-11 for additional information.

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!

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.

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Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the

vehicle. The rider does not stop.

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

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