2010 Chevrolet Tahoe Owners Manual

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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28

Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-84
Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-101

Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Object Detection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58
Universal Home Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-68
Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-75
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-79

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47
Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-82

Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43

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Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 6-61
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-63
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-108
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-116
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-117
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-125

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
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GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the names TAHOE, SUBURBAN, and Z71 are registered trademarks of General Motors LLC. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25854761 C Third Printing

Canadian Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:

Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123

Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française

www.helminc.com

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.

©2010 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Safety Warnings and Symbols Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.

{ WARNING:

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

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

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

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, gauge, or indicator. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.

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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 Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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Section 1

In Brief

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31

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A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑27. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑4. C. D. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3 . E. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation

Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑31.

on page 3‑33 .

F. Tow/Haul Mode on page 3‑39 (If Equipped). G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑47.

H. Audio System(s) on page 4‑82. I. Exterior Lamps on page 4‑10. J. Dome Lamp Override on page 4‑15 . Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑14 . Fog Lamps on page 4‑13 (If Equipped).

K. Hood Release on page 6‑14. L.

Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped). Towing a Trailer on page 5‑50.

M. Automatic Transfer Case Control. (If Equipped).

See Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 3‑41 or Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 3‑46 .

N. Cruise Control on page 4‑8. O. Tilt Wheel on page 4‑3. P. Horn on page 4‑3. Q. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑140. R. Climate Control System on page 4‑18 or Dual

Automatic Climate Control System on page 4‑21
(If Equipped).

S. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑16 .

Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 4‑17 .

T. StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑6 (If Equipped). Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped). See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 3‑31 . Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 3‑58
(If Equipped). Heated Windshield Washer Fluid Button (If Equipped). See Windshield Washer on page 4‑6 . Power Assist Steps on page 3‑18
(If Equipped).

U. Glove Box on page 3‑75.

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Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle.

Press K to unlock the driver door. Press K again within three seconds to unlock all remaining doors.

Press Q to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.

Press m and hold to unlock the liftglass.

Press & and hold to open or close the power liftgate. Press L and release to locate the vehicle. Press L and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press L again to cancel the panic alarm. See Keys on page 3‑3 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3‑5. Remote Vehicle Start With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.

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Starting the Vehicle 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press Q. 3.

Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash.

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start:

. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press

and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the ignition on and then back off.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3‑8.

Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle. From outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the driver door. From inside, use the power door locks or the manual door locks. To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or pull up on the manual lock knob. Power Door Locks If available, these switches are located on the front doors. K : Press to unlock the doors. Q : Remove the key from the ignition and press to lock the doors. For more information, see:

. Programmable Automatic Door Locks on

page 3‑11 .

. Rear Door Security Locks on page 3‑11.

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There are several ways to open and close the power liftgate:

. Press and hold & on the RKE transmitter until

the liftgate starts moving.

. Press & on the overhead console inside the

vehicle.

. Press the touchpad switch (B) on the outside

liftgate handle to open.

. Press the l button next to the liftgate latch to

close.

To disable the power liftgate function, press OFF on the overhead console. Liftglass There are two ways to unlatch the liftglass:

. Press the button on the underside of the underside

of the license plate applique (A).

. Press m on the RKE transmitter.

Liftgate Power Liftgate

Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switches to unlock the liftgate.

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Windows

The power window switches are located on the driver door. In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window.

Seat Adjustment Front Seats Manual Seats If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can be moved forward or rearward.

1. Lift the bar to unlock

the seat.

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

Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. For more information, see:

. Windows on page 3‑19. . Power Windows on page 3‑20.

Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place. See Manual Seats on page 2‑5.

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Power Seats

Manual Lumbar

If equipped, this control is located on the outboard side of the seat.

Increase or decrease lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearward.

If equipped, the power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front seats. Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. Raise or lower the front or rear part of the cushion by moving the front or rear part of the control up or down. Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down. See Power Seats on page 2‑6.

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Power Lumbar

On vehicles with two-way lumbar, press and hold the top of the control to increase lumbar support. To decrease, press and hold the bottom of the control. On vehicles with four-way lumbar, press and hold the front of the control to increase lumbar support. To decrease, press and hold the rear of the control. To raise the height of the support, press and hold the top of the control. To lower, press and hold the bottom of the control. See Power Lumbar on page 2‑7.

If equipped, this control is located on the outboard side of the seat.

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Manual Reclining Seatbacks

Power Reclining Seatbacks

If equipped, this control is located on the outboard side of the seat. To recline the seatback:

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

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

locked.

See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑12.

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If available, this control is located on the outboard side of the seat. To recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control rearward. To bring the seatback forward, tilt the top of the control forward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑12.

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Memory Features This vehicle may have the memory package.

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

For more information, see Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 2‑10.

Second Row Seats If the vehicle has a 60/40 split bench or buckets seats, the seat(s) can be folded for additional cargo space or folded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to the third row seats, if the vehicle has them. If the vehicle has bucket seats, the seatbacks can be also be reclined. These seats will have either the manual fold and tumble feature or the automatic seat release fold and tumble feature. For more information, see 60/40 Split Bench Seat on page 2‑16 or Bucket Seats on page 2‑22. Third Row Seats If the vehicle has a third row seat, the seatback(s) can be folded and the entire seat can be tumbled, or removed from the vehicle. For detailed instructions, see Third Row Seat on page 2‑28 .

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Heated Seats Front Seats On vehicles with heated front seats, or heated and cooled front seats, the controls are located on the driver and passenger doors. { (If Equipped): Press to cool the entire seat. + : Press to heat the seatback only. z : Press to heat the seat and seatback. Continue to press the desired button to cycle through the temperature settings: high (three indicator lights), medium (two indicator lights), low (one indicator light), and off (no lights). See Heated Seats on page 2‑8 and Heated and Cooled Seats on page 2‑9.

Rear Seats

The heated rear seat controls are located on the Rear Sear Audio (RSA) panel. M : Press to heat the seat cushion and to cycle through the three temperature settings. See Heated Seats on page 2‑16. Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. For more information see Head Restraints on page 2‑3 .

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Safety Belt

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

. Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2‑33. . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2‑38.

Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑47. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2‑68 .

Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags, seat‐mounted side impact airbags, if equipped, and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by this. If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator, if equipped, will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started.

United States

Canada

See Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑94 for important information.

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Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Vehicles with manual outside mirrors can be adjusted so that the side of the vehicle and the area behind are seen. If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted for a clearer view of the objects behind you. Manually pull out the mirror head to extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer. See Outside Towing Mirrors on page 3‑55 .

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

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

side mirror.

2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control

pad to adjust the mirror.

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

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Power Foldaway Mirrors To fold the mirrors:

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

position.

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

position.

The mirrors may also include a memory function that works with the memory seats. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 2‑10 for more information. Manual Foldaway Mirrors Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position.

Interior Mirror Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to see clearly behind the vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. To reduce headlamp glare during nighttime use, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. Vehicles with the automatic dimming feature will automatically reduce the glare of lights from behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3‑54
for more information.

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Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps come on when any door is opened. They turn off after all the doors are closed. The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning the instrument panel brightness knob, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column, clockwise to the farthest position. In this position, the dome lamps remain on whether a door is opened or closed. k : The dome lamp override button is located next to the exterior lamps control. Press the button in and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened. Press the button again to return it to the extended position so that the dome lamps come on when a door is opened.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

The tilt lever is located on the lower left side of the steering column. To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. 2. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable position. 3. Release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

See Tilt Wheel on page 4‑3.

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For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position will only work when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). AUTO: Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, and license plate lamps. ;: Turns on the parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, and license plate lamps. 2: Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, and license plate lamps. For more information, see:

. Exterior Lamps on page 4‑10. . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑12.

Fog Lamps on page 4‑13.

Reading Lamps For vehicles with reading lamps in the overhead console, press the button located next to the lamp to turn it on or off. The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations. The lamps cannot be adjusted. For more information about interior lamps, see:

. Dome Lamps on page 4‑14. . Reading Lamps on page 4‑15.

Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑14.

Exterior Lighting

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

O : Turns off the automatic headlamps and daytime running lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp control to the off position again to turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on.

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

6 : Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. ] : Slow wipes. ? : Fast wipes. L (Washer Fluid): Push the paddle at the top of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield. See Windshield Wipers on page 4‑6 and Windshield Washer on page 4‑6.

8 : Single wipe, turn to 8, then release. Several wipes, hold the band on 8 longer. 9 : Turns the windshield wipers off.

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Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. If this vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information.

A. Fan Control B. REAR C. Air Recirculation D. Air Delivery

Mode Control

E. Air Conditioning F. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls

G. Rear Window Defogger

A. Fan Control B. AUTO C. Defrost D. Air Recirculation E. REAR F. Air Delivery Mode

Control

G. Driver Temperature

Control

H. Display I. Power Button J. Rear Window

Defogger

K. Air Conditioning L. PASS M. Passenger

Temperature Control

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See Climate Control System on page 4‑18 and Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 4‑21 . For vehicles with rear heating and air conditioning controls, see Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System on page 4‑27 and Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls on page 4‑28. Transmission Range Selection Mode

current range will appear next to the M. This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible. As an example, when 4 (Fourth) gear is selected, 1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) gears are available. Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3‑33. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can be used. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 3‑39. Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels for extra traction.

Base trim shown (uplevel similar)

The Range Selection Mode switch is located on the shift lever. To enable the Range Selection feature, move the column shift lever to the M (Manual) position. The

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Automatic Transfer Case

Two Speed

Transfer Case

Single Speed Transfer Case

The transfer case knob is located next to the steering column. Use this knob to shift into and out of the different Four-Wheel Drive modes.

2 m (Two-Wheel-Drive High): This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations. AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive): This setting is ideal for use when road surface traction conditions are variable. 4 m (Four-Wheel High): Use the Four-Wheel-Drive High position when extra traction is needed, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. 4 n (Four-Wheel-Drive Low): Vehicles with a two speed transfer case have a Four-Wheel-Drive Low position. This setting sends maximum power to all four wheels. You might choose Four-Wheel-Drive Low if you are driving off-road in deep sand, deep mud, deep snow, and while climbing or descending steep hills. N (Neutral): Vehicles with a two speed transfer case have a N (Neutral) position. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 5‑43 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 5‑43. See Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 3‑41 or Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 3‑46.

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Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

Radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port

O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped. f : Select radio stations. © ¨ : Seek or scan stations.

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4 : Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3 or WMA song. If information is available during XM, CD, MP3 or WMA playback, the song title information displays on the top line of the display and artist information displays on the bottom line. When information is not available, “NO INFO” displays. For more information about these and other radio features, see Radio(s) on page 4‑84. For vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSE) and Rear Seat Audio System (RSA) see, Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 4‑128 and Rear Seat Audio (RSA) on page 4‑138 for more information. Storing a Favorite Station A maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio FAV button. Press FAV to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM stations. For more information, see Radio(s) on page 4‑84.

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Setting the Clock To set the time and date for the radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port:

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

RUN, then press O, to turn the radio on.

2. Press H to display HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour,

minute, month, day, and year).

3. Press the softkey located under any one of the

labels to be changed.

4. To increase or decrease the time or date,

turn f clockwise or counter‐clockwise.

For detailed instructions on setting the clock for the vehicle's specific audio system, see Setting the Clock on page 4‑83 . Satellite Radio XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound.

A fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information, refer to:

. www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) . www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada)

See “XM Satellite Radio Service” under Radio(s) on page 4‑84 . Portable Audio Devices This vehicle may have an auxilliary input, located on the audio faceplate, and a USB port located on the instrument panel or in the center console. External devices such as iPod®, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, USB storage device, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) input jack or the USB port depending on the audio system. See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” and “Using the USB Port” under Radio(s) on page 4‑84.

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¨ : Press to seek the next radio station, the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot, or to select tracks and folders on an iPod® or USB device. For more information, see Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑140. Bluetooth® For vehicles with an in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s audio system and controls. The Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. For more information visit www.gm.com/bluetooth. For more information, see Bluetooth® on page 4‑116.

Steering Wheel Controls

For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.

w / x : Press to change favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD/DVD, or to navigate tracks or folders on an iPod® or USB device. b g : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with OnStar® or Bluetooth systems, if equipped.

+ e − e : Increases or decreases volume. c : Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call. SRCE: Press to switch between the radio, CD, and for vehicles with, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary.

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Navigation System The vehicle's navigation system (if equipped) provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads throughout the United States and Canada. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for reaching the destination. In addition, the system can help locate a variety of points of interest (POI), such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more. See the Navigation System manual for more information.

Cruise Control

The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel.

I : Turns the system on or off. The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off. + RES : Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate. SET − : Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate. [ : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control on page 4‑8.

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Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) This feature may alert you to vehicles located in your side blind zone. When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone, an amber SBZA display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror. The system is enabled at every vehicle startup. It can be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC). If the message SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS. UNAVAILABLE appears on the DIC, the system has been disabled because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in the blind zone. The sensor may be blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice, slush, or even heavy rainstorms. This message may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray. The vehicle does not need service. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 3‑60 for more information.

Rear Vision Camera (RVC) The rear vision camera displays a view of the area behind the vehicle when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) on the inside rear view mirror or the navigation screen, if equipped. To clean the camera lense, located above the license plate, rinse it with water and wipe it with a soft cloth. Ultrasonic Parking Assist This feature uses sensors on the rear bumper to detect objects while parking the vehicle. URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse) and operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audio beeps to provide distance and system information. Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation. The system can be disabled by pressing the rear park aid disable button located next to the radio. See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 3‑58 for more information.

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Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to connect auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone. There are two under the climate controls, one inside the center floor console, one on the rear of the center floor console and one accessory power outlet in the rear cargo area on the passenger side. The accessory power outlets are powered, even with the ignition off. Continuing to use accessory power outlets while the ignition is in LOCK/OFF may cause the vehicle's battery to run down. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑16.

Universal Remote System

The Universal Home Remote System allows for garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices to be programmed to work with these buttons in the vehicle. See Universal Home Remote System on page 3‑68 .

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Sunroof

There are two sunroof switches located in the overhead console above the rearview mirror.

Vent: From the closed position, press the rear of the passenger side switch to vent the sunroof. Manual-Open/Manual-Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold the rear of the driver side switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold the front of the driver side switch to close it. Express-Open/Express-Close: To express-open the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of the driver side switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position. To express-close the sunroof, fully press and release the front of the driver side switch. Press the switch again to stop it.

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The sunroof also has a sunshade that you can pull forward to block the rays of the sun. The sunshade must be opened and closed manually. See Sunroof on page 3‑79. Performance and Maintenance

StabiliTrak® System The vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

To turn off traction control, press and release 5 on the instrument panel. F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑62. To turn off both traction control and Electronic Stability Control, press and hold 5 until F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑62 .

. Press and release the button again to turn on both

systems.

For more information, see StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑6 .

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

The TPMS warming light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicles tires.

If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the tire loading information label. See Loading the Vehicle on page 5‑33 . The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 6‑73 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6‑74.

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

1. Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC.

If the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to access this display.

2. Press and hold the SET/RESET button on the DIC,

or the trip odometer reset stem if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, for more than five seconds. The oil life will change to 100%.

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

1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off 2. Fully press the accelerator pedal slowly three times

within five seconds.

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

See Engine Oil Life System on page 6‑20.

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Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85
(85% Ethanol) on page 6‑9 . For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Gasoline Octane on page 6‑7. Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.

. Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. . Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. . Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time. . When road and weather conditions are

appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped.

. Always follow posted speed limits or drive more

slowly when conditions require.

. Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. . Combine several trips into a single trip. . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC

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Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872) TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. This program provides technically trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, minor repair information or towing arrangements. For more information see Roadside Assistance Program on page 8‑7 . Roadside Assistance and OnStar If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the Q button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar Advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay exact location to get you the help you need. Online Owner Center The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges and more. Sign up today at: www.gmownercenter.com/chevrolet (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada).

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OnStar®

OnStar® uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services. Automatic Crash Response In a crash, built in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help. How OnStar Service Works Q : This blue button connects you to a specially trained OnStar advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions. ] : Push this red emergency button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar emergency advisors. X : Push this button for hands‐free, voice‐activated calling and to give voice commands for turn‐by‐turn navigation.

Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation and Hands‐Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. For more information see the OnStar Owner's Guide or visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1‐888‐466‐7827) or TTY 1‐877‐248‐2080, or press Q to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the glove box. OnStar service is subject to the OnStar terms and conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber Information. OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area. OnStar service also cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for that area has coverage, network capacity and reception when the service is needed, and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service. Not all services are available everywhere, particularly in remote or enclosed areas, or at all times.

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The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an OnStar call center when Q is pressed, ] is pressed, or if the airbags or ACR system deploy. This information usually includes the vehicle's GPS location and, in the event of a crash, additional information regarding the crash that the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the direction from which the vehicle was hit). When the virtual advisor feature of OnStar hands-free calling is used, the vehicle also sends OnStar the vehicle's GPS location so they can provide services where it is located. Location information about the vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available. The vehicle must have a working electrical system, including adequate battery power, for the OnStar equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or place. Some examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or wireless phone network congestion.

OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar hands-free calling. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑140 for more information. On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be heard. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system may not be functioning properly. Press Q and request a vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears clear (no light is appearing), your OnStar subscription has expired and all services have been deactivated. Press Q to confirm that the OnStar equipment is active.

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Section 2

Seats and Restraint System

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Manual Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Power Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Manual Lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Power Lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Heated and Cooled Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
60/40 Split Bench Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Bucket Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Third Row Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55
Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57
Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children

(LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68

Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat

Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-75

Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front

Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-80

Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front

Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-80

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Section 2

Seats and Restraint System

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-84
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-87
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-90
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-91
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-91
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? . . . 2-92
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-94
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . 2-99
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-100

Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-101
Checking the Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-101
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a

Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-102

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

{ WARNING:

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

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

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Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The head restraints are not designed to be removed. The rear seat has headrests that can be adjusted up and down.

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

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Front Seats

Manual Seats

{ WARNING:

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

If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can be moved forward or rearward.

1. Lift the bar to unlock

the seat.

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

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

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Your vehicle may have additional features to adjust your vehicle's power seat:

. Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by

moving the front of the control up or down.

. Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by

moving the rear of the control up or down.

. Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire

control up or down.

On seats with power reclining seatbacks, the control is located behind the power seat control on the outboard side of the seats. See “Power Reclining Seatbacks” under Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑12. A vehicle with a memory function allows seat settings to be saved and recalled. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 2‑10 for more information.

Power Seats

Driver's Seat with Power Seat Control, Power

Recline, and Power Lumbar shown

On a vehicle with power seats, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats. Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.

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Manual Lumbar

Power Lumbar

On vehicles with this feature the control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Increase or decrease lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearward.

On seats with power lumbar, the controls used to operate this feature are located on the outboard side of the seats. This vehicle may have 2–way lumbar.

To increase lumbar support, press and hold the top of the control. To decrease lumbar support, press and hold the bottom of the control.

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The vehicle may have 4–way lumbar.

To increase lumbar support, press and hold the front of the control. To decrease lumbar support, press and hold the rear of the control. To raise the height of the lumbar support, press and hold the top of the control. To lower the height of the lumbar support, press and hold the bottom of the control.

Release the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of lumbar support. Your vehicle may have a memory function which allows seat settings to be saved and recalled. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 2‑10 for more information. Keep in mind that as your seating position changes, as it may during long trips, so should the position of your lumbar support. Adjust the seat as needed.

Heated Seats

{ WARNING:

If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, cover or similar item. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may damage the seat.

On vehicles with heated front seats, the controls are located on the driver and passenger doors. I (Heated Seatback): Press to turn on the heated seatback. J (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press to turn on the heated seat and seatback.

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The light on the button will come on to indicate that the feature is working. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium, and low and to turn the heat to the seat off. Indicator lights will show the level of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. The heated seats will be canceled 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off. To use the heated seat feature after restarting the vehicle, press the heated seat or seatback button again. Heated and Cooled Seats If the front seats have the heated and cooled seat feature, the buttons used to control this feature are located on the front doors near the door handle. { (Cooled Seat): To cool the entire seat, press the button with the cooled seat symbol. This symbol will appear on the climate control display to indicate that the feature is on. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium, and low and to turn the cooled seat off. Indicator bars next to the symbol designate the level of cooling selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low.

+ (Heated Seatback): To heat only the seatback, press the button with the heated seatback symbol. This symbol will appear on the climate control display to indicate that the feature is on. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium, and low and to turn the heated seatback off. Indicator bars next to the symbol designate the level of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. z (Heated Seat and Seatback): To heat the entire seat, press the button with the heated seat and seatback symbol. This symbol will appear on the climate control display to indicate that the feature is on. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium, and low and to turn the heated seat off. Indicator bars next to the symbol designate the level of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. The heated and cooled seats will be canceled after the ignition is turned off. To use the heated and cooled seat feature after the vehicle is started, you will need to press the appropriate seat button again.

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Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals Your vehicle may have the memory package.

The controls for this feature are located on the driver's door panel, and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver's seat, outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedal.

To save seating positions in memory:

1. Adjust the driver's seatback recliner, both outside

mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals to a comfortable position. See Outside Power Mirrors on page 3‑55 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 3‑31
for more information. Not all mirrors, adjustable throttles and brake pedals will have the ability to save and recall their positions.

2. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps sound to

indicate that the position has been stored.

A second seating, mirror, and throttle and brake pedal position can be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2. To recall the memory positions, the vehicle must be in P (Park). Press and release either button 1 or button 2
corresponding to the desired driving position. The seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will move to the position previously stored. You will hear a single beep.

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If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter your vehicle and the remote recall memory feature is on, automatic seat, adjustable mirror, and adjustable pedal movements will occur. See “MEMORY SEAT RECALL” under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 4‑73 for more information. To stop recall movement of the memory function at any time, press one of the power seat controls, memory buttons, power mirror buttons, or adjustable pedal switch. If something has blocked the driver’s seat and/or the adjustable pedals while recalling a memory position, the driver’s seat and/or the adjustable pedals recall may stop working. If this happens, remove the obstruction and press the appropriate control for the area that is not responding for two seconds. Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service.

Easy Exit Seat The control for this feature is located on the driver’s door panel between buttons 1 and 2. With the vehicle in P (Park), the driver's seat exit position can be recalled by pressing the exit button. You will hear a single beep, and the driver’s seat will move back approximately 8 cm (3 in). To move the seat back further, press the exit button again until the seat is all the way back. If the easy exit seat feature is programmed in the Driver Information Center (DIC), automatic seat movement will occur when the key is removed from the ignition. See “EASY EXIT SEAT” under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 4‑73 for more information. The memory seat and easy exit features can also be programmed using the DIC. For programming information, see DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 4‑73.

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Reclining Seatbacks

{ WARNING:

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

{ WARNING:

If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.

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{ WARNING:

Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. 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 your safety belt properly.

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Manual Reclining Seatbacks On seats with manual reclining seatbacks, the lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seat(s).

To recline the seatback:

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

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

locked.

To return the seatback to an upright position, 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.

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Power Reclining Seatbacks

If the seats have power reclining seatbacks, the control used to recline them is located on the outboard side of the seat behind the power seat control.

To recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control rearward. To bring the seatback forward, tilt the top of the control forward.

Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Center Seat Your vehicle may have a front center seat. The seatback doubles as an armrest and cupholder/storage area for the driver and passenger when the center seat is not used. Do not use it as a seating position when the seatback is folded down.

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Rear Seats

Heated Seats

{ WARNING:

If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. See the Warning under Heated Seats on page 2‑8.

On vehicles with rear outboard heated seats, the buttons used to control this feature are located on the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) panel.

M (Heated Seat): To heat the seat cushion, press the button with the heated seat symbol. A heated seat symbol will be shown in the RSA display to indicate that the feature is on. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium, and low, and to turn it off. Indicator bars next to the symbol will designate the level of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. The heated seats are off when the ignition is off. 60/40 Split Bench Seat If your vehicle has a 60/40 split bench, the seat(s) can be folded for additional cargo space or folded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to the third row seats, if your vehicle has them. These seats will have either the manual fold and tumble feature or the automatic seat release fold and tumble feature.

Driver Side RSA Heated

Seat Button shown

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Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s) To fold and tumble the seat:

1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of,

or on the seat.

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

2. Lift the lever, located on the outboard side of the

seat, to release the seatback.

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3. Lift the same lever

again to release the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward.

The seatback will fold forward automatically. Leaving the seatback in this position creates a flat load floor. If the seatback cannot fold flat, try moving the front seat forward and/or put the front seatback in the upright position.

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Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s) from the Third Row Seats

{ WARNING:

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.

To fold and tumble the seat from the third rows, if your vehicle has them:

1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of,

or on the seat.

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

2. Lift the lever(s), located on the bottom rear of the

second row seat(s) on the inboard side, to release the seatback. The seatback will fold forward.

3. Lift the same lever again to release the rear of the

seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward automatically.

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Automatic Seat Release Fold and Tumble Feature The transmission must be in (P) for this feature to work.

{ WARNING:

Automatically folding and tumbling the seat when someone is sitting in the seat, could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always make sure there is no one sitting in the seat before pressing the automatic seat release button.

Folding and Tumbling the Second Row Seat(s) from the Third Row Seats or Outside

{ WARNING:

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.

To fold and tumble the seat from the third row seats, if your vehicle has them:

1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of,

or on the seat.

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

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2. Press the automatic seat release button located on the panel behind the rear doors.

Driver's Side Rear Panel

Button shown One press of the button automatically folds the seatback flat and tumbles the seat forward. There will be a slight delay between the folding of the seatback and the tumbling of the seat.

Returning the Seat(s) to the Sitting Position To return the seat to the sitting position:

1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor. The

seatback cannot be raised if the seat is not latched to the floor.

{ WARNING:

If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.

2. Lift the seatback and push it rearward. Push and

pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

{ WARNING:

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.

3. Make sure that the safety belt in the center seating position is not caught between the two seats and is not twisted.

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Bucket Seats If your vehicle has bucket seats, the seatbacks can be reclined, the seats can be folded for additional cargo space, or folded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to the third row seats, if your vehicle has them. These seats will have either the manual fold and tumble feature or the automatic seat release fold and tumble feature.

Reclining Seatbacks To recline the seatback, do the following:

1. Lift the lever located on the outboard side of

the seat.

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.

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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.

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

{ WARNING:

If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.

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

locked.

Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s) To fold and tumble the seat, do the following:

1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of,

or on the seat.

2. Lift the lever, located on the outboard side of the

seat, to release the seatback.

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3. Lift the lever again to release the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward.

The seatback will fold forward. Leaving the seatback in this position creates a flat load floor. If the seatback cannot fold flat, try moving the front seat forward and/or put the front seatback in the upright position.

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Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s) from the Third Row Seats

{ WARNING:

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

To fold and tumble the seat from the third row seats, if your vehicle has them:

1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of,

or on the seat.

2. Lift the lever, located on the bottom rear of the second row seat on the inboard side, to release the seatback. The seatback will fold forward.

3. Lift the lever again to release the rear of the seat

from the floor. The seat will tumble forward.

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Automatic Seat Release Fold and Tumble Feature The transmission must be in (P) for this feature to work.

{ WARNING:

Automatically folding and tumbling the seat when someone is sitting in the seat, could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always make sure there is no one sitting in the seat before pressing the automatic seat release button.

Folding and Tumbling the Second Row Seat(s) from the Third Row Seats or Outside

{ WARNING:

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.

To fold and tumble the seat from the third row seats, if your vehicle has them, do the following:

1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of,