Saturn OUTLOOK 2009 User Manual

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2009 Saturn OUTLOOK 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 Mirrors

Object Detection OnStar

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Systems Your 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

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All-Wheel Drive 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

SATURN, the SATURN Emblem, and the name OUTLOOK are registered trademarks of Saturn Corporation. GENERAL MOTORS and GM are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.

This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. Saturn reserves the right to make changes after that time without further notice.

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

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 15919281 B Second Printing

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 www.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 www.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 issomething that could hurt youor 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

g : Outside Power Foldaway

Mirrors

} : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode

F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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Seats and Restraint System

Head Restraints

Front Seats

Manual Seats Seat Height Adjuster Power Seats Manual Lumbar Power Lumbar Heated Seats Memory Seat and Mirrors Reclining Seatbacks

Rear Seats

Rear Seat Operation Third Row Seats

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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 theRestraint Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH) Securing a Child Restraint

in a 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 vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head restraints in all 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 release button, located on the head restraint post on the top of the seatback, while you push the head restraint down.

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

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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.

A. Manual Seat Adjustment Bar B. Driver Seat Height Adjuster. See

Seat Height Adjuster on page 1-3.

C. Manual Reclining Seatback

Lever. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-8.

If the vehicle has a manual bucket seat you can adjust the seat forward or rearward with the bar located under the front of the seat cushion.

Lift the bar to unlock the seat. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar. Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place.

Seat Height Adjuster

If the vehiclehas a manual driver seat height adjuster, itis located on the outboard side ofthe seat. See Manual Seats on page 1-3 for more information. To raise theseat, move the lever upward repeatedlyuntil the seat is at thedesired height. To lower the seat, move thelever downward repeatedly until the seatis at the desired height.

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Power Seats

Driver Seat with Power Seat Control, Power Recline, and

Power Lumbar shown

A. Power Seat Adjustment Control B. Reclining Seatbacks on

page 1-8.

C. Power Lumbar on page 1-5. If the vehicle has power seats, the

controls are located on the outboard side of the seats.

Move the seat forwardor rearward by sliding the powerseat adjustment control (A) forwardor rearward.

The vehicle may have additional features to adjust the power seat:

• Raise or lower theentire

seat by moving thepower seat adjustment control (A) up or down.

• Raise or lower thefront part of the

seat cushion by movingthe front of the control upor down.

• Raise or lower therear part of the

seat cushion by movingthe rear of the control upor down.

The vehicle may have a memory function which allows seat settings to be saved and recalled. See

Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 1-6 for more information.

Manual Lumbar

If the vehicle has this feature, the handle is located on the inboard side of the seatback. See Manual Seats on page 1-3 for more information.

Turn the handle rearwardto decrease lumbar support. Turnthe handle forward to increaselumbar support.

The lumbar support may need to be adjusted when changing the seating position.

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Power Lumbar

If the seats havepower lumbar, the controls used to operatethis feature are located on theoutboard side of the seats. See “PowerLumbar” under Power Seats onpage 1-4 for more information.

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

Release the control when the seatback reaches the desired level of lumbar support.

The lumbar support may need to be adjusted when changing the seating position.

Heated Seats

On vehicles with heated front seats, the controls are located on the center console. To operate the heated seats the engine must be running.

I (Heated Seatback): Press to

turn on the heated seatback.

J (Heated Seat and Seatback):

Press to turn on or off the heated seat and seatback.

The light on thebutton will come on to indicate that thefeature is on. Each time the buttonis pressed, the temperature settings change from high, to medium, tolow, to off. Indicator lights above thebutton will show the levelof heat selected: three for high, twofor medium, and one for low.

The passenger seat may take longer to heat up.

If the vehicle has remote vehicle start and is started using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the front heated seats will be turned on to the high setting if it is cold outside. See “Remote Vehicle Start” under

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4.

When the ignition is turned on, the heated seat feature will turn off. To turn the heated seat feature back on, press the desired button.

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Memory Seat and Mirrors

On vehicles with the memory package, the controls for this feature are located on the driver door panel. The controls are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat and outside mirrors.

To save positions in memory:

1. Adjust the driver seat, including the seatback recliner and both outside mirrors to a comfortable position.

See Outside Power Mirrors on page 2-32 for more information.

Not all mirrors will have the ability to save and recall the mirror positions.

2. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps let you know that the position has been stored.

A second seating and mirror position can be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2.

To recall the memorypositions, the vehicle must be inP (Park). Press and release either button 1 or button 2 correspondingto the desired driving position. Theseat and outside mirrors willmove to the position previously stored. Youwill hear a single beep.

Using the RKE transmitter to enter the vehicle, with theremote recall memory feature on, causes automatic seat and mirror adjustment. There is noadjustment when the position hasnot been changed by another seatingposition or the easy exitfeature. See “MEMORY SEAT RECALL” under

DIC Vehicle Customization (WithDIC Buttons) on page 3-65 for more

information.

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To stop recall movement of the memory feature at any time, press one of the power seat controls, memory buttons, or power mirror buttons.

If something has blockedthe driver seat while recalling amemory position, the driver seatrecall may stop working. If thishappens, press the appropriate control forthe area that is not recallingfor two seconds, after the obstruction isremoved. Then try recalling thememory position again by pressingthe appropriate memory button. Ifthe memory position is stillnot being recalled, see your dealer/retailerfor service.

Easy Exit Seat

The control for this feature is located on the driver door panel between buttons 1 and 2.

With the vehiclein P (Park),the exit position can be recalledby pressing the exit button. Youwill hear a single beep. The driver seatwill move back.

If the easyexit seat feature ison in the Driver Information Center(DIC), automatic seat movement willoccur when the key isremoved from the ignition. See “EASY EXITSEAT” under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) onpage 3-65 for more information.

Further programming for the memory seat feature can be done using the DIC. You can select or cancel the following:

• The automatic easy exit seat

feature.

• The remote memory seat recall

feature.

For programming information, see

DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-65.

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Reclining Seatbacks

Manual Reclining Seatbacks

{ 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 andconfuse 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.

{ 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.

In vehicles with seatsthat have manual reclining seatbacks, thelever used to operate themis located on the outboard side ofthe seat.

To recline the seatback, do the following:

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, do the following:

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.

Power Reclining Seatbacks

In vehicles with seats that have power reclining seatbacks, the control used to recline them is located on the outboard side of the seat behind the power seat control. See Power Seats on page 1-4 for more information.

• To recline the seatback, tilt the

top of the control rearward.

• To bring the seatback forward, tilt

the top of the control forward.

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{ 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.

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.

Rear Seats

Rear Seat Operation

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

A. Seat Adjustment Handle B. Reclining Seatback Strap C. Sliding Seat Lever

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Entering and Exiting the Third Row

{ CAUTION

Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.

Notice: Folding a rear seatwith the safety belts stillfastened may cause damage to theseat or the safety belts. Always unbucklethe safety belts and returnthem to their normal stowed position before folding a rearseat.

To access the third row:

1. Remove objects on the ﬂoor in front of or on the second row seat, or in the seat tracks on the ﬂoor.

2. Move the front center console armrest completely forward. See Center Console Storage on page 2-50.

3. Place folding armrests in the upright position.

4. Ensure that the safety belt is unfastened and in the stowed position.

5. Pull the sliding seat lever (C) forward and move the seatback forward. The seat cushion will fold, and the entire seat will slide forward.

Returning the Seat to the Seating Position

To return the second row seat to its normal seating position:

1. Remove objects on the ﬂoor behind the second row seat or in the seat tracks on the ﬂoor.

2. Pull the seatback rearward until it is locked in place.

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3. Slide the seat rearward by pushing on the seatbackuntil it is locked intoplace.

4. Push down on the rear of the seat cushion until it is locked in place.

5. Push and pull on the seatback and seat cushion to make sure they are locked in place.

6. Check that the safety belt is not under the seat cushion.

Reclining the Seatbacks

To recline the seatback:

1. Leaning forward in the seat, pull the reclining seatback strap (B).

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

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

Folding the Rear Seat

To fold the second row seats:

1. Remove anything on or under the seat.

2. Place the armrest in the upright position, and unfasten the safety belt.

3. Pull forward on the reclining seatback strap (B) and push down on the seatback.

If the headrest touches the front seat, slide the second row seat rearward.

To return the seatback to the seating position, lift the upper corner of the seatback and push it rearward until it locks into place. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

Adjusting the Seats

To adjust the second row seats, pull outward on the seat adjustment handle (A). Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position. Release the handle and push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked.

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Third Row Seats

{ CAUTION

Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or pushed forward in the entry position, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.

The third row seats can be folded forward or removed.

To fold the seatback:

1. Remove anything on or under the seat.

2. Disconnect the rear safety belt mini-latch, using a key in the slot on the mini-buckle, let the belt retract into the headliner. Stow the mini-latch in the holder located in the headliner.

3. Pull up on the release lever located on the back of the seat. The headrest moves forward automatically.

4. Push the seatback forward to lay ﬂat.

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To return the seatback to the seating position:

1. Raise the seatback into place by using the pullstrap from the rear of the vehicle, or by pushing it into place from inside the vehicle.

2. The headrest must be locked into place before sitting in the seat.

{ CAUTION

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

{ 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.

4. Reconnect the center safety belt mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do not let it twist.

5. Pull on the safety belt to be sure the mini-latch is secure.

Removing the Third Row Seats

1. Remove the cargo management system, if it is in the vehicle. See

Cargo Management System on page 2-53.

2. Remove anything on or under the seat.

3. Fold the seatback down. See “Folding the Seatback” earlier in this section.

4. Remove the rear bolts located on the ﬂoor on eachside of the seat.

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5. Remove the seat by tilting it slightly upward, and thenpulling it out of the rearof the vehicle in one motion.

6. Replace the bolts in the ﬂoor holes for storage.

Installing the Third Row Seats

1. Before installing the seat the seatback must be folded forward. See “Folding the Seatback” earlier in this section.

The seats must be placed in the proper locations to attach correctly. The wider seat must be installed on the driver side and the narrower seat on the passenger side. Remove the bolts from the holes in the ﬂoor before installing the seats.

2. Place the seat on the vehicle ﬂoor so that the front seat hooks are on the vehicle bars.

3. Reinstall the bolts, and torque to 55 Y (41 lb ft). Pull up on the seat to make sure it is locked in place.

4. Raise the seatback to its upright position. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked into place.

5. Push the headrest up into position. Push and pull on the headrest to make sure it is locked into place.

6. Reconnect the center safety belt mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do not let it twist.

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 anyoneride where a safety belt cannot beworn properly. In a crash,if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuriescan be much worse. You canhit things inside the vehicle harderor be ejected from the vehicle.You and your passenger(s) can beseriously injured or killed. Inthe same crash, you might not be,if you are buckled up. Always fastenyour safety belt, and checkthat your passenger(s) are restrained properly too.

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{ 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.

This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-32 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...

or the instrument panel...

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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.

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: Youmay be an excellent driver,

but if you arein a crash — even one that is notyour fault — you and your passenger(s) canbe hurt. Being a gooddriver does not protect you from thingsbeyond your control, such asbad drivers.

Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home.And the greatest number ofserious injuries and deaths occurat speeds of less than40 mph (65 km/h).

Safety belts are for everyone.

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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 1-28 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-30. 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.

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.

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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.

Q: What is wrong with this?

{ CAUTION

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 lap belt is too loose. It will

not give nearly as much protection this way.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The belt is buckled in the wrong

buckle.

{ CAUTION

Q: What is wrong with this?

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.

A: The belt is over an armrest.

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{ 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.

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.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The belt is behind the body.

{ 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?

A: The belt is twisted across

the body.

{ 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.

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 Third Row Seats on page 1-12 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.

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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.

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

4. 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 1-28.

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

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5. 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.

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

It may be necessary to pull the 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.

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.

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To move it down,push down on the button (A) andmove the height adjuster to the desiredposition. You can move the heightadjuster up by pushing up on theshoulder belt guide.

After the adjuster isset to the desired position, try to moveit down without pushing the button tomake 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 1-62.

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.

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There is a guidefor each outboard passenger position in thesecond row seat and all passengerpositions in the third row. Hereis how to install a comfort guide to thesafety belt:

Outboard Positions

1. For the outboard positions, remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior body.

For the third row center position, locate the comfort guide which is located in a storage pocket, at the top of the seat, under the headrest on the driver’s side of the vehicle. To access the

comfort guide, you will ﬁrst need to move the headrest forward by pulling on the handle behind the seatback. The comfort guide will now be accessible.

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

Third Row Center Position

Pull the comfort guideout of its storage location and thenreturn the headrest to itsupright position.

The elastic cord on the comfort guide is adjustable. You can make it longer or shorter by squeezing both ends of the plastic adjuster.

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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.

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. Slide the guide into its storage location or on its storage clip.

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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 vehicle’s 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 1-23 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 1-23.

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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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.

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

Infants and Young Children

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

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

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

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

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Never 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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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 alsobetter to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go.

Q: What are the different types of

add-on child restraints?

A: Add-onchild restraints, which are

purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available infour basic types. Selection of aparticular restraint should take into consideration not only thechild’s weight, height, and agebut also whether or not therestraint will be compatible with the motorvehicle in which it willbe 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.

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To reduce the riskof neck and head injury during acrash, infants need complete support. Thisis because an infant’s neckis not fully developed and itshead weighs so much comparedwith the rest of itsbody. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facingchild restraint settles into therestraint, so the crash forcescan be distributed across the strongest part of an infant’sbody, the back and shoulders. Infants should always be secured inrear-facing child restraints.

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

Child Restraint Systems

(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

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.

Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle

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A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle’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

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the LATCH system. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-37 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

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

Where to Put the Restraint

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

We recommend that childrenand child restraints be securedin a rear seat, including: an infantor a child riding in a rear-facingchild restraint; a child riding ina forward-facing child seat; an older childriding in a booster seat; and children, whoare large enough, using safety belts.

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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.

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A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriouslyinjured or killed if the rightfront passenger airbag inﬂates. This isbecause the back of the rear-facingchild restraint would be veryclose to the inﬂating airbag. A childin a forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured orkilled if the right front passenger airbag inﬂates and the passengerseat is in a forward position.

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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 rearseat, even if the airbag is off. If yousecure a forward-facing child restraint inthe right front seat, alwaysmove the front passenger seat asfar back as it will go. Itis better to secure the child restraint in arear seat.

See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-55for additional information.

When securing a childrestraint in a rear seating position, studythe instructions that came withthe child restraint to make sureit is compatible with this vehicle.

Wherever a child restraintis installed, be sure tosecure the child restraint properly.

Keep in mind thatan unsecured child restraint can move aroundin a collision or sudden stopand injure people in the vehicle.Be sure to properly secure any childrestraint in the vehicle — evenwhen no child is in it.

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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 attached using only the top tether and anchor.

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

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

Lower Anchors

Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH

seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B).

Top Tether Anchor

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

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

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

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

Second Row — Bucket

i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating

positions with top tether anchors.

j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions

with two lower anchors.

Second Row — 60/40 Bench

i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating

positions with top tether anchors.

j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions

with two lower anchors.

Third Row

i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating

positions with top tether anchors.

To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each second row anchor position has a label, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.

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To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover or near the anchor.

Second Row — Bucket Shown,

Bench Similar

The top tether anchorsare located at the bottom rear ofthe seatback for each seating position inthe second row. Open the coverto access the anchors. Be sure touse an anchor located on the sameside of the vehicle as the seatingposition where the child restraint willbe placed.

Third Row Seat

The third row has one top tether anchor located at thebottom rear of the center seatback. Thisanchor should be used forthe center seating position only. Never installtwo top tethers using the sametop tether anchor.

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

Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-35 for additional information.

Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System

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If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors,the child restraint will not beable to protect the child correctly. Ina crash, the child could be seriouslyinjured or killed. Install a LATCH-typechild restraint properly using the anchors, or use thevehicle’s safety belts to securethe restraint, following the instructions thatcame with the child restraintand the instructions in this manual.

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Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could

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CAUTION (Continued)

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.

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Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Buckle any unused safety belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock, if your vehicle has one, after the child restraint has been installed.

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Notice: Do not let theLATCH attachments rub against the vehicle’s safety belts. Thismay damage these parts. Ifnecessary, move buckled safety beltsto avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments.

Do not fold theempty rear seat with a safety beltbuckled. This could damage the safetybelt or the seat. Unbuckle andreturn the safety belt to itsstowed position, before folding the seat.

1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the loweranchors. If the child restraintdoes not have lower attachments or thedesired seating position does nothave lower anchors, secure thechild restraint with the toptether and the safety belts. Referto your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructionsin this manual.

1.1. Find the lower anchors

for the desired seating position.

1.2. Recline the seatback to the full reclined position.

Make sure the secondrow bench seatbacks are aligned at the same anglebefore placing the child restrainton the seat. Make surethe third row bench seatbacks are both upright before placing the child restraint on the seat.

1.3. Put the child restraint on the seat.

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

2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the toptether be attached, attach andtighten the top tether tothe top tether anchor, if the vehiclehas one.

Refer to the childrestraint instructions and the following steps:

2.1. Find the top tether anchor.

2.2. If the anchor is covered, ﬂip open the cover to expose the anchor.

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

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

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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 dual tether, route the tether around the headrest or head restraint.

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.

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 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 1-37 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 1-37 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 1-35.

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

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

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

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

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

Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-37 for more

information.

7. 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.

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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 1-35.

In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions. See

Passenger Sensing System on page 1-55 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-34

for more information, including important safety information.

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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A child in arear-facing child restraint can be seriouslyinjured or killed if the rightfront passenger airbag inﬂates. This isbecause the back of the rear-facingchild restraint would be veryclose to the inﬂating airbag. A childin a forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured orkilled if the right front passenger airbag inﬂates and the passengerseat is in a forward position.

Even if the passengersensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag,no system is fail-safe. Noone can guarantee that an airbagwill not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though itis turned off.

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Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat,even if the airbag is off. If you secure aforward-facing child restraint in theright front seat, always move the frontpassenger seat as far backas it will go. Itis better to secure thechild restraint in a rear seat.

See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-55for additional information.

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

Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-37 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 1-37 for top tether anchor

locations.

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

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

You will be usingthe lap-shoulder belt to secure thechild restraint in this position. Follow theinstructions that came with thechild 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 and seat-mounted side impact 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 3-34.

2. Put the child restraint on theseat.

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.

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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6. To tighten the belt, push downon the child restraint, pullthe shoulder portion of thebelt to tighten the lap portionof the belt and feed the shoulderbelt back into the retractor. Wheninstalling a forward-facing child restraint,it may be helpful touse your knee to push down onthe child restraint as you tightenthe belt.

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

If the airbagsare off, the off indicator in the passenger airbagstatus indicator will come onand stay on when the vehicle isstarted.

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 1-55

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 seat-mounted side impact

airbag for the driver.

• A seat-mounted side impact

airbag for the right front passenger.

• A roof-rail airbag for the driver,

passenger seated directly behind the driver, and the third row outboard passenger position.

• A roof-rail airbag for the right

front passenger, passenger seated directly behind the right front passenger, and the third row outboard passenger position.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, but do not replace them. Also, airbags are not designed to deploy in every crash. In some crashes safety belts are your only restraint. See When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? on page 1-51.

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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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.

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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 1-28 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-30.

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 3-33 for more information.

Where Are the Airbags?

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

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

Driver Side shown, Passenger

Side similar

The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door.

Driver Side shown, Passenger

Side similar

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

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

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

• If the vehicle hitsa stationary

object, the airbags couldinﬂate at a different crash speed thanif the vehicle hits a movingobject.

• If the vehicle hitsan object that

deforms, the airbags couldinﬂate at a different crash speedthan if the vehicle hits anobject that does not deform.

• If the vehicle hitsa narrow object

(like a pole), theairbags could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if the vehiclehits a wide object (like a wall).

• If the vehicle goesinto an object

at an angle, theairbags could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if the vehiclegoes straight into the object.

Thresholds can also vary with speciﬁc vehicle design.

Frontal airbags are notintended to inﬂate during vehicle rollovers,rear impacts, or in manyside impacts.

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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 has seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System on page 1-47. 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 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 electricalsignal triggering a release ofgas from the inﬂator. Gas from theinﬂator ﬁlls the airbag causing the bagto break out of the cover anddeploy. The inﬂator, the airbag, and relatedhardware are all part of theairbag 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.

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How Does an Airbag Restrain?

In moderate to severefrontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact thesteering wheel or the instrumentpanel. In moderate to severe sidecollisions, even belted occupants cancontact the inside of thevehicle.

Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts.

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

Rollover capable roof-rail airbagsare designed to help containthe head and chest of occupantsin the outboard seating positions inthe ﬁrst, second, and thirdrows. The rollover capable roof-rail airbagsare designed to help reducethe risk of full or partial ejectionin rollover events, although no systemcan 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 1-51 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 airbagsand seat-mounted side impact airbags inﬂate, they quickly deﬂate,so quickly that some peoplemay not even realize an airbaginﬂated. Roof-rail airbags may stillbe at least partially inﬂated for sometime after they deploy. Some componentsof the airbag module maybe hot for several minutes. For locationof the airbag modules, see WhatMakes 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.

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

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breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after an airbag inﬂates, then get fresh air by opening a window or a door. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you should seek medical attention.

The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn 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 7-17.

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• 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.

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

Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-34.

The passenger sensing systemturns off the right front passengerfrontal airbag under certain conditions.The driver airbag, seat-mounted side impact airbags and theroof-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. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the right front passenger frontal airbag should be enabled (may inﬂate) or not.

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

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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)

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.

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 child restraint.

• A right front passenger takes

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

• 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, the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-34.

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The passenger sensing systemis designed to turn on(may inﬂate) the right front passenger frontalairbag anytime the system sensesthat a person of adult sizeis sitting properly in the right frontpassenger seat.

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

For some children, including children in child restraints, and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag, depending upon the person’s seating posture and body build.

Everyone in the vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person.

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If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-33 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 1-45.

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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. The passenger sensing system

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

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

If a personof adult-size is sitting in the right front passengerseat, but the off indicator is lit,it could be because that person isnot sitting properly in the seat.

If this happens, usethe following steps to allow thesystem to detect that person and enablethe right front passenger frontal airbag:

1. Turn the vehicle off.

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

3. Place the seatback in the fully upright position.

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

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

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Additional Factors Affecting System Operation

Safety belts help keepthe passenger in position on theseat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, whichhelps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See “Safety Belts”and “Child Restraints” in the Indexfor additional information about the importanceof proper restraint use.

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

to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-60 for more information

about modiﬁcations that can affect how the system operates.

A wet seat can affect the performance of the passenger sensing system. Here is how:

• The passenger sensing system

may turn off the passengerairbag when liquid is soakedinto the seat. If this happens,the off indicator will be lit,and the airbag readiness light on theinstrument panel will also belit.

• Liquid pooled on theseat that has

not soaked in maymake it more likely that the passengersensing system will enable (turnon) the passenger airbag while achild restraint or child occupantis on the seat. If thepassenger airbag is turned on, theon indicator will be lit.

If the passenger seatgets wet, dry the seat immediately. Ifthe airbag readiness light is lit,do not install a child restraint or allowanyone to occupy the seat. SeeAirbag Readiness Light on page 3-33 for important safety information.

The on indicator maybe lit if an object, such as abriefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptopor other electronic device, isput on an unoccupied seat. If thisis not desired remove the object fromthe seat.

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

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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.

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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. Avoid yellow connectors.

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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 seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module,

steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, 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

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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 1-55.

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.

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

Size Tires and Wheels on page 5-56 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/retailerand the service manual haveinformation about the location ofthe airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring.

Restraint System Check

Checking the Restraint Systems

Safety Belts

Now and then, checkthat the safety belt reminder light, safetybelts, buckles, latch plates, retractors,and anchorages are all workingproperly.

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 3-32 for more information.

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Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Care of Safety Belts on page 5-86.

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 3-33 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

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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.

If the vehiclehas been in acrash, do you need new safetybelts 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 hasthe LATCH system and it was beingused during a crash, you may need newLATCH 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 beltpretensioners checked if the vehiclehas been in a crash, if the airbagreadiness light stays on after thevehicle is started, or while you aredriving. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-33.

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Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

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Keys Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation

Remote Vehicle Start

Door Locks Power Door Locks Delayed Locking Programmable Automatic

Door Locks Rear Door Security Locks Lockout Protection Liftgate Power Liftgate

Windows Power Windows Sun Visors

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Theft-Deterrent Systems

Theft-Deterrent Systems Content Theft-Deterrent PASS-Key®III+ Electronic

Immobilizer

PASS-Key

Immobilizer Operation

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III+ Electronic

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Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

New Vehicle Break-In Ignition Positions Retained Accessory

Power (RAP) Starting the Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transmission

Operation Tow/Haul Mode Parking Brake Shifting Into Park Shifting Out of Park Parking Over Things

That Burn Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle While

Parked

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Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming

Rearview Mirror Outside Power Mirrors Outside Power Foldaway

Mirrors Park Tilt Mirrors Outside Convex Mirror Outside Heated Mirrors

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Object Detection Systems

Ultrasonic Rear Parking

Assist (URPA) Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

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OnStar®System

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Universal Home Remote System

Universal Home Remote

System Universal Home Remote

System Operation

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Storage Areas

Glove Box Cupholders Instrument Panel Storage Center Console Storage Second Row Center

Console Floor Mats Luggage Carrier Rear Seat Armrest Convenience Net Cargo Cover Cargo Tie Downs Cargo Management

System

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Sunroof

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Keys

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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 all door locks.

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

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

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.

If you are locked out of the vehicle, call the Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6.

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 withPart 15 of the FCC Rules. Operationis subject to the following twoconditions:

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. Othervehicles

or objects may beblocking the signal. Take a fewsteps to the left or right, hold thetransmitter higher, and try again.

• Check the transmitter’s battery.

See “Battery Replacement” later in this section.

• If the transmitter isstill 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 195 feet (60 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.

With Remote Start and Liftgate

(Without Remote Start or

Liftgate Similar)

/ (Remote Vehicle Start):

For vehicles with this feature, see Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-6 for additional information.

Q (Lock): Press to lock all

the doors. If enabled through the Driver

Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps ﬂash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn sounds

when

Q is pressed again within

ﬁve seconds. See DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-65 for additional

information. Pressing Q may arm the content

theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-16.

K (Unlock): Press once to unlock

only the driver door. If pressed again within ﬁve seconds, all remaining doors unlock.

K is

The interior lamps come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.

If enabled through theDIC, the parking lamps ﬂash twiceto indicate unlocking has occurred. SeeDIC

Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-65.

Pressing disarms the content theft-deterrent system. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-16.

K on the RKEtransmitter

& (Power Liftgate): Press and

hold for about onesecond to open and close the liftgate.The taillamps ﬂash and a chimesounds to indicate when the liftgate isopening and closing.

L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):

Press and release to locate the vehicle. The parking lamps ﬂash and the horn sounds three times.

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Press and hold L for more than two seconds to activate the panic alarm. The parking lamps ﬂash and the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to ON/RUN or is pressed again. The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work.

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 using the DIC, all remaining transmitters must also be reprogrammed.

Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters programmed to it. See “Relearn Remote Key” under

DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-45 or DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons) on page 3-50

for instructions on how to program transmitters to this vehicle.

Battery Replacement

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

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

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, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.

4. Snap the transmitter back together.

2-6 Features and Controls

Remote Vehicle Start

This vehicle may have a remote starting feature that starts the engine from outside of the vehicle.

If the vehicle has an automatic climate control system, theclimate control system defaults toa heating or cooling mode dependingon the outside temperatures. If thevehicle does not have anautomatic climate control system, the systemturns on at the setting thevehicle was set to when the vehicle waslast turned off.

If the vehicle hasan automatic climate control system andheated seats, the heated seatsturn on during colder outside temperatures and shut off when thekey is turned to ON/RUN. See Heated Seatson page 1-5 formore information.

The rear window defogger and heated mirrors, if the vehicle has them, turn on during colder outside temperatures and turn off when the key is turned to ON/RUN.

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

Do not use the remote start feature if the vehicle is low on fuel. The vehicle could runout of fuel.

If the vehicle hasthe remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions have an increasedrange of operation. However, the rangemay be less while thevehicle is running.

There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) System on page 2-3

for additional information.

/ (Remote Start): This button is

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

To start the vehicle:

1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.

2. Press and release immediately press and hold

until the parking lampsﬂash. If the vehicle’s lights can notbe seen,

press and hold four seconds. The vehicle’sdoors lock. When the vehiclestarts, the parking lamps turn onand remain on while the vehicleis running.

Pressing vehicle has started, shutsthe vehicle off.

3. If it is the ﬁrst remotestart since the vehicle has beendriven, repeat these steps whilethe engine is still running,to extend the time by 10minutes for the engine to continue torun. Remote start can be extendedone time.

/ again, after the

Q, then

/ for at least

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

If the vehicle is left running it automatically shuts off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done.

To manually shut off a remote start:

• Aim the RKE transmitter at the

vehicle and press parking lamps turn off.

/ until the

• Turn on the hazard warning

ﬂashers.

• Turn the ignition switch on and

then off.

The vehicle can be started using the remote start feature two separate times between driving sequences. The engine runs for 10 minutes after each remote start. Or, the engine run time can be extended another

10 minutes within the ﬁrst 10 minute remote start time frame, and before the engine stops.

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

The additional 10 minutes are considered a second remote start.

The vehicle must be started with the key once two remote starts, or a single remote start with one time extension has been done.

The vehicle can be started using the remote start feature again after the key is removed from the ignition.

The vehicle cannot be started using the remote start feature if the key is in the ignition, the hood is open, or if there is an emission control system malfunction.

Q and then / are

The engine turns off during a remote start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the oil pressure gets low.

Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start feature are shipped from the factory with the remote vehicle start system enabled. The system may be enabled or disabled through the DIC if the vehicle has DIC buttons. See “REMOTE START” under DIC

Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-65 for additional

information. If the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, see your dealer/retailer to enable or disable the remote start system.

2-8 Features and Controls

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. 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 or unlock a door, use the key from the outside or the door lock from the inside.

Power Door Locks

The power door lock switches are located on the front doors.

" (Unlock): Press to unlock

the doors.

Q (Lock): Remove the key from

the ignition and press to lock the doors.

Delayed Locking

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

Pressing the power lock switch twice or the lock button on the RKE transmitter twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all the doors.

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

This feature can be programmed by using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “DELAY DOOR LOCK” under DIC Vehicle

Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-65.

Programmable Automatic Door Locks

Vehicles with an automatic lock/unlock feature enable you to program the vehicle’s power door locks. This feature can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC

Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-65 for more

information.

Rear Door Security Locks

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

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

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

Lockout Protection

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

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

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

2-10 Features and Controls

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 airoutlets on or

under the instrument panel.

(Continued)

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 2-30.

If the vehicle has a power liftgate, see Power Liftgate on page 2-11.

To unlock the liftgate,use the power door lock switch orpress the door unlock button on theRKE transmitter twice. See Remote KeylessEntry

(RKE) System Operation on page 2-4.

To open the liftgate, press the touchpad on the underside of the liftgate handle. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to open the liftgate. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup or strap.

The liftgate has an electric latch. If the battery is disconnected or has low voltage, the liftgate will not open. The liftgate will resume operation when the battery is reconnected and charged.

If the battery is properly connected and has adequate voltage, and the liftgate still will not function, the vehicle should be taken to a dealers/retailer for service.

Features and Controls 2-11

Power Liftgate

Power Liftgate Operation

{ CAUTION

Exhaust gases can enterthe vehicle if it isdriven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, orwith any objects that passthrough the seal between the bodyand the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannotbe seen or smelled. Itcan cause unconsciousness and even death.

If the vehicle mustbe driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatchopen:

• Close all of thewindows.

• Fully open the airoutlets on or

under the instrument panel.

(Continued)

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 2-30.

The vehicle may have a power liftgate. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to use this feature.

The taillamps will ﬂash and a chime will sound when the power liftgate is used.

{ CAUTION

You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it is opening and closing.

Notice: If you open the liftgate without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage door, you could damage the liftgate or the liftgate glass. Always check to make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it.

The power liftgate can be power opened and closed in the following ways:

• Press and hold the power liftgate

button on the RKE transmitter until the liftgate starts moving.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4

for more information.

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Power Liftgate Button on

Center Console

• Press the liftgate button on the

center console.

• Press the touchpad switch on the

outside liftgate handle.

Pressing the buttons ortouchpad switch a second timewhile the liftgate is moving reversesthe direction.

Power Liftgate Button near

Liftgate Latch

The liftgate can also be closed by pressing the power liftgate button next to the liftgate latch. Press the button a second time during liftgate operation to reverse the operation.

The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled under extreme temperatures or under low battery conditions. If this occurs, the liftgate can still be operated manually.

If the vehicle isshifted out of P (Park) while the power functionis in progress, the liftgate powerfunction will continue to completion.If the vehicle is shifted outof P (Park) and the vehicle accelerates beforethe power liftgate latches closed,the liftgate may reverse tothe open position. Cargo could fallout of the vehicle. The power liftgatemust be closed and latched beforedriving.

If the liftgateis power opened and the support struts havelost pressure, the lights will ﬂashand a chime will sound. The liftgate willstay open temporarily, then slowly close. See your dealer/retailer forservice before using the liftgateif this occurs.

Obstacle Detection Features

A warning chime will sound and the liftgate will automatically reverse direction to the full closed or open position if the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power open or close cycle. After removing the obstruction, the power liftgate operation can be usedagain.

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If the liftgate comesacross more obstacles on the samepower cycle, the power function deactivates,and you must manually openor close the liftgate. A messagedisplays, LIFTGATE OPEN, to indicatethat the liftgate is open.See Driver

Information Center (DIC) on page 3-44 formore information.

After removing the obstructions, manually open the liftgateto the full open position or closethe liftgate to the fully closed andlatched position. The liftgate resumes normalpower operation.

Pinch sensors are locatedon the side edges of theliftgate. If an object is caught between theliftgate and the vehicle and presses againstthis sensor, the liftgate willreverse direction and open fully.The liftgate will remain open untilit is activated again or closed manually.Do not force the liftgate openor closed during a power cycle.

Manual Operation of Power Liftgate

To change the liftgate to manual operation, press the switch on the center console to OFF.

With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doors unlocked, the liftgate can be manually opened and closed.

To open the liftgate, press the touchpad on the handle on the outside of the liftgate and lift the gate open. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup to lower the liftgate and close. The liftgate latch will power close. Always close the liftgate before driving.

If the RKE buttonor the power close button on the liftgateis pressed while power operation is disabled,the lights will ﬂash threetimes, but the liftgate will not move.

It is not recommended that you drive with the liftgate open. However, if you must drive with the liftgate open, the liftgate should be set to manual operation by pressing the OFF switch on the center console.

2-14 Features and Controls

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.

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.

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Uplevel shown, base similar

The power window controls are located on each of the side doors.

The driver door also has switches that control the passenger and rear windows. The power windows work with the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY, ON/RUN or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-21.

Press the switch to lower the window. Pull up on the front edge of the switch to raise the window.

Express-Down Windows

The express-down feature allows the windows to be lowered without holding the switch. Press the window switch fully and release it to activate the express-down feature. The express mode can be canceled by pressing or pulling the switch.

Express-Up Window

The express-up feature allows the windows to be raised all the way without holding the switch up. Pull the switch up fully and release it to activate the express-up feature. The express-up mode can be canceled by pressing or pulling the switch.

Programming the Power Windows

If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged, disconnected, or replaced, windows with the express-up feature need to be reprogrammed for this feature to work. To program the window:

1. Close all doors with the ignition in the ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN position, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-21.

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

3. Pull up and hold the window switch to close the window. Continue to hold it brieﬂy after the window is fully closed.

4. Repeat for each window that has the express-up feature.

2-16 Features and Controls

Anti-Pinch Feature

The anti-pinch feature is on windows with the express-up feature. If an object is in the way of the window as it is express-closing, or in certain weather conditions like severe icing, the window will stop and open to a factory preset position. The window functions normally once the obstruction is removed.

Window Lockout

o (Window Lockout): The

window lockout switch is located with the power window switches on the driver door armrest. This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating the windows, except from the driver position. Press the switch to turn the lockout feature on or off. An indicator light will come on to show the lockout feature is on.

Sun Visors

Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount and slide it along the rod from side-to-side to cover the driver or passenger side of the front window. Swing the sun visor to the side to cover the side window. It can be moved along the rod from side-to-side in this position also.

Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror

The vehicle has lighted visor vanity mirrors on both the driver and passenger sun visors. Pull the sun visor down and lift the mirror cover to turn the lamps on.

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 may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system.

To activate the theft-deterrent system, do one of the following:

• Press Q on the Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switch when any door is open.

The security light ﬂashes.

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When the door is closed, the security light stops ﬂashing and stays on solid for approximately 30 seconds. The content theft deterrent alarm is not armed until the security light goes off.

If the delayed lockingfeature is active, the alarm isnot activated until all doors areclosed and the security light goes off.

• Press Q when thedriver door is

closed. The security lightcomes on solid for approximately 30 seconds andthen goes off. The content theft deterrentalarm is not armed untilthe security light goes off.

The theft-deterrent system will not activate if the doors are locked with the vehicle’s key or the manual door lock.

If a locked door is opened without using the RKE transmitter, a ten second pre-alarm occurs.

The horn chirps and the lights ﬂash. If the key is not placed in the ignition and turned to START or the

door is not unlockedby pressing during the ten secondpre-alarm, the alarm goes off. The headlampsﬂash and the horn soundsfor about two minutes, then turnsoffto save the battery power.

The vehicle can be started with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off.

To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:

• Lock the vehicle with the door

key after the doors are closed.

• Unlock the door with the RKE

transmitter. Unlocking a door any other way sets off the alarm if the system has been armed.

K or place the key in

Press the ignition and turn it to START to turn off the alarm.

Testing the Alarm

To test the alarm:

1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver side window andopen the driver door.

2. Press

3. Get out of the vehicle, close the

4. Then reach in through the

If the alarm does not sound when it should, but the vehicle’s headlamps ﬂash, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-92.

If the alarm doesnot sound or the vehicle’s headlamps do notﬂash, see your dealer/retailer forservice.

door and wait for the security light to go out.

window, unlock the doorwith the manual door lockand open the door. This shouldset off the alarm.

2-18 Features and Controls

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.

PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation

This vehicle has PASS-Key®III+ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key theft-deterrent system.

The system is automaticallyarmed when the key isremoved from the ignition.

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

You do not haveto manually arm or disarm the system.

The security light comeson if there is a problem with armingor disarming the theft-deterrent system.

When the PASS-Key senses an incorrect key, the vehicle does not start. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes.

III+ is a passive

III+ system

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If the engine doesnot start and the security light on theinstrument panel comes on when tryingto start the vehicle, there may bea problem with your theft-deterrent system. Turnthe ignition off and try again.

If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key and check the fuses. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-92. If the engine still does not start with the other key, the vehicle needsservice. If the vehicle does start, theﬁrst key may be faulty. See yourdealer/retailer who can service thePASS-Key

III+ to have a newkey made. In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6.

It is possible for the PASS-Key

III+ decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to 10 keys may be programmed to the vehicle. The following procedure is for programming

additional keys only. If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do not operate, you must see your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key

III+ to have keys made and programmed to the system.

See your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key

III+ to get a new key blank that is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system.

To program the new key:

1. Verify that the new key has

1 stamped on it.

2. Insert the already programmed

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 key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within ﬁve seconds of the original key being turned to the LOCK/OFF position.

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

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

If the PASS-Key

III+ key is lostor damaged, see your dealer/retaileror a locksmith to havea new key made.

The SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when there is a problem with the theft-deterrent system. See DIC

Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for additional information.

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

2-20 Features and Controls

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:

• If you have all-wheel drive,

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 4-26 for the trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle and more information.

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

Ignition Positions

The ignition switch has four different positions.

In order to shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the brake pedal must be applied.

Notice: Using a tool toforce the key to turn inthe ignition could cause damage to theswitch or break the key. Usethe correct key, make sure it isall the way in, and turn it only withyour hand. If the key cannot be turnedby hand, see your dealer/retailer.

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( (LOCK/OFF): This position

locks the ignition and transmission. The key can be removed in LOCK/OFF.

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.

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

R (ON/RUN): This position can be

used to operate the electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel warning and indicator lights. The switch stays in this position when the engine is running. The transmission is also unlocked in this position. 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.

/ (START): This is the position

that starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to ON/RUN for driving.

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off:

• Audio System

• Power Windows

• Sunroof (if equipped)

Power to the windows and sunroof will work up to 10 minutes or until a door is opened.

The radio continues to work for 10 minutes or until the driver’s door is opened.

For an additional 10 minutes of operation, close all the doors and turn the key to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF.

All these features will work when the key is in the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY positions.

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Starting the Engine

Move the shift leverto P (Park) or N (Neutral). Theengine will not start in any other position.To restart the engine when the vehicleis 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.

Starting Procedure

1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will slow 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, 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 the ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF position.

Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time,by returning the key to theSTART position immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat anddamage the cranking motor, anddrain the battery. Wait at least15 seconds between each try, tolet 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. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for up to a maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool down. When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator.

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If the vehicle starts brieﬂy but then stops again, repeat these steps. 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.

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. Some models may have an internal thermostat in the cord 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 on the driver side of the engine compartment. It is routed around the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir.

3. Plug the cord 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 as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you do not, it could be damaged.

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.

2-24 Features and Controls

Automatic Transmission Operation

The automatic transmission has a shift lever located on the console between the seats.

P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when starting 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 on page 2-28. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-26.

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 brake ﬁrst and then press the shift lever button before shifting 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, then 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 on page 2-29.

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 4-17.

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. Also, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed.

{ 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 speedmay damage the transmission. The repairs would not becovered by the vehicle warranty. Besure the engine is not runningat high speed when shifting thevehicle.

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 35 mph

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

• Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or

more, push the accelerator all the way down.

Notice: If the vehicle seemsto accelerate slowly or notshift gears when you gofaster, and you continue to drive thevehicle that way, you could damagethe transmission. Have the vehicle serviced right away. Youcan drive in L (Low) when you are driving less than 35 mph (56 km/h) and D (Drive)for higher speeds until then.

L (Low): This position gives you

access to gear ranges.This provides more engine braking butlower fuel economy than D (Drive). You can use it on verysteep hills, or in deep snow or mud.

2-26 Features and Controls

Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode

ERS mode allows youto choose the top-gear limit ofthe transmission and the vehicle’s speedwhile driving down hill ortowing a trailer. The vehicle has anelectronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster. Whenusing the ERS Mode anumber will display next to the L,indicating the current gear that has beenselected.

To use this feature:

1. Move the shift lever to L (Low).

2. Press the plus/minus button located on the shift lever, to increase or decrease the gear range available.

When you shift fromD (Drive) to L (Low), thetransmission will shift to a pre-determined lower gearrange. The highest gear availablefor this pre-determined range is displayed next to the Lin the DIC. See Driver

Information Center (DIC) on page 3-44 andDIC Operation and

Displays (With DIC Buttons)on page 3-45 orDIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons)on page 3-50 formore information.

The number displayed inthe DIC is the highest gearthat the transmission will be allowedto operate in. This meansthat all gears below that number areavailable. For example, when 4 (Fourth) is shown next to theL, 1 (First) through 4 (Fourth)gears are automatically shifted by thevehicle. The transmission will notshift into 5 (Fifth) untilthe + (Plus) buttonis used or you shiftback into D (Drive).

While in L (Low), the transmission will prevent shifting to a lower gear range if the engine speed is too high. You have a brief period of time to slow the vehicle. If vehicle speed is not reduced within the time allowed, the lower gear range shift will not be completed. You must further slow the vehicle, then press the − (Minus)button to the desired lower gear range.

Automatic Engine Grade brakingis not available when theERS is active. It is available inD (Drive) for both normal and Tow/Haul mode. While using the ERS,cruise control and the tow/haul modecan be used. See Tow/Haul Mode onpage 2-26 for more information.

Tow/Haul Mode

(Tow/Haul): The vehicle may

have a Tow/Haul mode. The button is located on the

instrument panel under the climate controls.

Push the button to activate the system. Push it again to deactivate the system. You can use this feature to assist when towing or hauling a heavy load.

When Tow/Haul is activated the Tow/Haul symbol will come on the instrument panel cluster. See “Tow/Haul Mode” under Towing a Trailer on page 4-26 for more information.

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Automatic Engine Grade Braking

Automatic Engine Grade Braking assists when driving ona downhill grade. It maintains vehiclespeed by automatically implementing a shift schedule that uses theengine and the transmission to slowthe vehicle. The system will automatically command downshifts to reduce vehicle speed, until thebrake pedal is no longer beingpressed.

While in the Electronic Range Select (ERS) mode, grade braking is deactivated, allowing the driver to select a range and limiting the highest gear available. Grade braking is available for normal driving and in Tow/Haul mode.

See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-24.

Parking Brake

To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push the parking brake pedal down.

If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See

Brake System Warning Light on page 3-36.

Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheatthe brake system and cause prematurewear or damage to brakesystem parts. Make sure that theparking brake is fully released andthe brake warning light is off before driving.

To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push down momentarily on the parking brake pedal until you feel the pedal release. Slowly pull your foot up off the park brake pedal. If the parking brake is not released when you begin to drive, the brake system warning light will be on and a chime will sound warning you that the parking brake is still on.

If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-26.

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Shifting Into Park

{ 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 4-26.

1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-27 for more information.

2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by holding in the button on the shift lever and pushing the shift lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle.

3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF.

4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave the vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, the vehicle is in P (Park).

Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running

{ 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. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from P (Park) without ﬁrst pushing the button.

If you can,it means that the shift lever was not fullylocked in P (Park).

Torque Lock

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).

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To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park). To ﬁnd out how, see “Shifting Into 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

The vehicle is equippedwith an electronic shift lock releasesystem. The shift lock releaseis designed to:

• Prevent ignition key removal

unless the shift leveris in P (Park) with the shift leverbutton fully released, and

• Prevent movement of theshift

lever out of P (Park), unless the ignition is inON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal isapplied.

The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of 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 5-30 for more information.

To shift out of P (Park):

1. Apply the brake pedal.

2. 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), see your dealer/retailer.

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.

2-30 Features and Controls

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.

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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.

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 2-30.

Features and Controls 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 you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park).

Follow the proper stepsto be sure the vehicle willnot move. See Shifting Into Parkon page 2-28.

If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-26.

Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror

Adjust the inside rearview mirror to see clearly behind your vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. Use the day/night adjustment to help prevent glare from the headlamps behind you. Move the lever to the right for nighttime use and to the left for daytime use.

Vehicles with OnStar three additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer/retailer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it. See OnStar System on page 2-42 for more information on the services OnStar provides.

have

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror.

Vehicles with OnStar three additional control buttonsfor the OnStar dealer/retailer for more information about OnStar to it. See OnStar®System on page 2-42 formore information about the services OnStar

system. See your

have

and how to subscribe

provides.

O (On/Off): Press to turn the

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

Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear

Vision Camera (RVC) on page 2-37

for more information. If the vehicle hasRVC, the

will not be available.

O button

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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.

Cleaning the Mirror

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

Outside Power Mirrors

Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door armrest.

To adjust each mirror:

1. Press (A) or (B) to selectthe driver or passenger sidemirror.

2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to adjust the mirror.

3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen.

4. Press either (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror.

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 it to the original position.

Using hood-mounted air deﬂectors and add-on convex mirror attachments could decrease mirror performance.

Turn Signal Indicator

The vehicle may have a turn signal indicator lamp that is built into the mirror housing. The turn signal lamp ﬂashes with the use of the vehicle’s turn signal and hazard ﬂashers.

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Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors

Vehicles with outside power foldaway mirrors have the controls located on the driver door armrest.

Mirror Adjustment

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

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

Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors

Reset the power foldaway mirrors if:

• The mirrors are accidentally

obstructed while folding.

• They are accidentally manually

folded/unfolded.

• The mirrors vibrate at normal

driving speeds.

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

Automatic Dimming Feature

The driver outside mirror adjusts for the glare of the headlamps behind you. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2-31 for information on how to turn this feature on.

Turn Signal Indicator

The vehicle may havea turn signal indicator lamp that isbuilt into the mirror housing. The turnsignal lamp ﬂashes with the useof the vehicle’s turn signal and hazardﬂashers.

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Park Tilt Mirrors

If the vehicle has the memory package, the outside mirrors have a park tilt feature. This feature tilts the outside mirrors to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows the driver to view the curb for parallel parking.

The passenger and/or driver mirror returns to its original position when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), or the ignition is turned off or to OFF/LOCK.

This feature can beturned on or off through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DICVehicle

Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-65and Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 1-6 for more

information.

Outside Convex Mirror

{ CAUTION

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

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

Outside Heated Mirrors

For vehicles with heated mirrors:

< (Rear Window Defogger):

Press to heat the mirrors. See “Rear Window Defogger” under

Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-22 for more

information.

Object Detection Systems

Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)

For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, it operates at speeds less than 5 mph (8 km/h), and assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). The sensors on the rear bumper are used to detect the distance to an object up to 8 feet (2.5 m) behind the vehicle, and at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) off the ground.

Saturn OUTLOOK 2009 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Seats and Restraint System

Head Restraints

Front Seats

Manual Seats

Seat Height Adjuster

Power Seats

Manual Lumbar

Power Lumbar

Heated Seats

Memory Seat and Mirrors

Reclining Seatbacks

Rear Seats

Rear Seat Operation

Third Row Seats

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

Remote Vehicle Start

Doors and Locks

Door Locks

Power Door Locks

Delayed Locking

Programmable Automatic Door Locks

Rear Door Security Locks

Lockout Protection

Liftgate

Power Liftgate

Windows

Power Windows

Sun Visors

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Content Theft-Deterrent

PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer

PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation

New Vehicle Break-In

Ignition Positions

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

Starting the Engine

Engine Coolant Heater

Automatic Transmission Operation

Tow/Haul Mode

Parking Brake

Shifting Into Park

Shifting Out of Park

Parking Over Things That Burn

Engine Exhaust

Running the Vehicle While Parked

Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

Outside Power Mirrors

Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors

Park Tilt Mirrors

Outside Convex Mirror

Outside Heated Mirrors

Object Detection Systems

Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)