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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

Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.

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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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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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,

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.

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

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.

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.

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3. Lift the release lever, located on the bottom rear of the seatback on the outboard side of the seat, and the seatback will fold forward.

Third Row Seat 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. Folding the Seatback(s) To fold the seatback, do the following:

1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for

the seat.

2. Remove all items on the seat cushion.

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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Returning the Seatback(s) to the Upright Position To return the seatback to the upright position, do the following:

1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for

the seat.

2. Pull up on the seatback until it locks into the

upright position.

{ 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.

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

locked.

Tumbling the Third Row Seat The seat can be tumbled forward for additional cargo space. To tumble the seat, do the following:

1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for

the seat.

2. Make sure the head rests are completely lowered

and there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.

3. Fold the seatbacks forward using the instructions

previously listed under “Folding the Seatbacks”. You will not be able to unlatch the seat from the floor unless the seatback is folded down.

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4. Unlatch the seat from the floor by lifting the lever located next to the carrying handle on the rear of the seat near the bottom.

5. Lift the rear of the seat up from the floor. 6. Tilt the seat fully forward to lock it into place. 7. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked.

Put the seat in this position only when necessary for additional cargo space.

Returning the Third Row Seat from a Tumbled Position To return the seat to the normal seating position, do the following:

1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for

the seat.

2. Make sure there is nothing that could become

trapped under the seat.

3. Release the seat from the tumbled position by

lifting the lever located next to the carrying handle at the bottom rear of the seat.

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

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

5. Pull up on the seatback until it locks into the

upright position.

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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.

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

locked.

Removing the Third Row Seat To remove the seat, do the following:

1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for

the seat.

2. Fold the seatback forward using the instructions listed under “Folding the Seatbacks” previously. The seat cannot be removed unless the seatback is folded.

3. Unlatch the seat from the floor by pulling the carrying handle, located at the rear of the seat, rearward.

4. Roll the seat out of the vehicle. There is a track in

the floor to guide the seat wheels out of the vehicle.

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Installing the Third Row Seat To install the seat, do the following:

1. Open the liftgate to access the rear of the vehicle. 2. Slide the front outboard seat wheels into the track

on the floor and roll the seat forward. The front latches should lock into place. If the latches do not lock, try tilting the rear of the seat upward slightly. 3. Lower the rear of the seat and push down on the

seat to engage the rear floor latches.

{ WARNING:

A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it.

4. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked

into place. The seatback cannot be raised to the upright position unless the seat is secured to the floor.

5. Pull up on the seatback until it locks into the

upright position.

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{ 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.

6. 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.

7. Make sure the safety belts are returned to the

original position over the seatbacks.

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Safety Belts

Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts.

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

{ WARNING:

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

This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 4‑32
for additional information.

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Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.

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!

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.

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

or the instrument panel...

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Questions and Answers About Safety Belts

Q: 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.

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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.

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Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from

home, why should I wear safety belts?

A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a crash — even one that is not your fault — you and your passenger(s) can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see Older Children on page 2‑57 or Infants and Young Children on page 2‑59 . 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.

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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.

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.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

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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.

A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as

much protection this way.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

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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?

{ WARNING:

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 buckled in the wrong buckle.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

{ WARNING:

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

A: The belt is over an armrest.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

{ WARNING:

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.

A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should

be worn over the shoulder at all times.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

{ WARNING:

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.

A: The belt is behind the body.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

{ WARNING:

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 to fix it.

A: The belt is twisted across the body.

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Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt except for the center front passenger position, if equipped, which has a lap belt. See Lap Belt on page 2‑55 for more information. The lap‐shoulder belts for the first and second row seating positions are equipped with free‐falling latch plates. If the vehicle has a third row, the lap‐shoulder belts have either free‐falling or cinching latch plates. Use the following pictures to determine the latch plate style:

Free-Falling Latch Plate

Cinching Latch Plate

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 with a free‐falling latch plate is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right front seating position may affect the passenger sensing system, if equipped. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑94 for more information.

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If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, for lap‐shoulder belts with cinching latch plates, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling the safety belt until it can be buckled.

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4.

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

3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the correct buckle. 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 2‑56 . Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.

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

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

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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger 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 the shoulder. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.

To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. 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 belt and the vehicle.

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if the vehicle has 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 2‑102. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed and properly adjusted, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head.

Squeeze the buttons (A) on the sides of the height adjuster and move the height adjuster to the desired position.

The adjuster can be moved up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without squeezing the buttons to make sure it has locked into position. Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for 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,

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There is one guide, if equipped, for each outside passenger position in the second row seat and the third row, if the vehicle has one. Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt:

Third Row

If your vehicle has a third row, remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seat.

Second Row

1. For the second row, remove the guide from its

storage clip on the interior body.

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2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two

edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.

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.

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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.

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 clip on the interior body or storage pocket on the side of the seat.

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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.

Lap Belt This part is only for the lap belt. To learn how to wear a lap-shoulder belt, see Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑47. The vehicle may have a center seating position. When you sit in the center front seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor.

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.

To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt.

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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 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.

To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 2‑56 . Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary. If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the correct buckle. Be sure that the latch plate clicks when inserted into the buckle.

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Child Restraints

Older Children

Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. 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 2‑47 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 length

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

If you have the choice, a child should sit in a position with a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.

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.

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Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑47. According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. 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.

during a crash. For example, in a crash at only 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) infant will suddenly become a 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's arms. An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint.

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

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Q: What are the different types of add-on child

restraints?

A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the

vehicle's owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child's weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manufacturer's instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for