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The immobilization system is disarmed
when the ignition button is pressed and a
valid transmitter is found in the vehicle.
The security light in the instrument cluster
comes on when there is a problem with
arming or disarming the theft-deterrent
system.
The system has one or more transmitters
matched to an immobilizer control unit in
your vehicle. Only a correctly matched
transmitter will start the vehicle. If the
transmitter is ever damaged, you may not
be able to start your vehicle.
When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light comes on briefly when the
ignition is turned on.
If the engine does not start and the security
light stays on, there is a problem with the
system. Turn the vehicle off and try again.
If the RKE transmitter appears to be
undamaged, try another transmitter. Or, you
may try placing the transmitter in the
transmitter pocket in the center console. See
“Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Warning (Continued)
Battery” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) vehicle on the right. Check the inside
System Operation (Key Access) 0 9 or mirror or glance over your shoulder
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System before changing lanes.
Operation (Keyless Access) 0 11.
If the engine does not start with the other The passenger side mirror is convex shaped.
transmitter or when the transmitter is in the A convex mirror's surface is curved so more
pocket in the center console, your vehicle can be seen from the driver seat.
needs service. See your dealer who can
service the theft-deterrent system and have Manual Mirrors
a new transmitter programmed to the
vehicle.
Do not leave the transmitter or device that
disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent
system in the vehicle.
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{ Warning
A convex mirror can make things, like
If equipped, controls for the outside manual
other vehicles, look farther away than
mirrors are next to each mirror. Adjust to
they really are. If you cut too sharply
see a little of the side of the vehicle.
into the right lane, you could hit a
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Power Mirrors automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror Manual Rearview Mirror
toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward
to return it to the original position. Push the tab forward for daytime use and
pull it rearward for nighttime use to avoid
Heated Mirrors glare of the headlamps from behind.
If equipped, the rear window defogger also
heats the outside mirrors. Windows
1 : Press to heat the outside mirrors. { Warning
See “Rear Window Defogger” under Climate Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a
Control Systems 0 119. pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the
windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Interior Mirrors They can be overcome by the extreme
1. If equipped, move the selector switch to heat and suffer permanent injuries or
Interior Rearview Mirrors even death from heat stroke.
L (Left) or R (Right) to choose the driver
or passenger mirror. Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view
2. Use the control knob to adjust the mirror of the area behind your vehicle.
so the side and the area behind the If equipped with OnStar, the vehicle may
vehicle can be seen. have three control buttons at the bottom of
3. Return the selector switch to the center the mirror. See OnStar Overview 0 251.
when done. To avoid accidental OnStar calls, clean the
mirror with the ignition off. Do not spray
Folding Mirrors glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a
Manual Folding Mirrors soft towel dampened with water.

The vehicle has manual folding mirrors.

These mirrors can be folded inward to
prevent damage when going through an
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The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to
improve fuel economy performance. This
may result in a pulsing sound when either
rear window is down and the front windows
are up. To reduce the sound, open a front
window.
Manual Windows
If equipped, turn the hand crank on each
door to manually raise or lower the manual
windows.
The rear windows do not open fully.
Power Windows
{ Warning
Children could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a closing
window. Never leave keys in a vehicle
with children. When there are children in
the rear seat, use the window lockout
button to prevent operation of the
windows. See Keys 0 6.
Power windows work when the ignition is
on, in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 140.
Using the window switch, press to open or
pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily disabled if
they are used repeatedly within a
short time.
Window Lockout
This feature stops the rear door passenger
window switches from working.
. Press Z to engage the rear window
lockout feature.
. Press Z again to disengage.
Window Express Movement
All windows can be opened without holding
the window switch. Press the switch down
fully and quickly release to express open the
window.
If equipped, pull the window switch up fully
and quickly release to express close the
window.
Briefly press or pull the window switch in
the same direction to stop that window’s
express movement.
Window Automatic Reversal System
The express-close feature will reverse
window movement if it comes in contact
with an object. Extreme cold or ice could
cause the window to auto-reverse. The
window will operate normally after the
object or condition is removed.
Automatic Reversal System Override
{ Warning
If automatic reversal system override is
active, the window will not reverse
automatically. You or others could be
injured and the window could be
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Warning (Continued)
damaged. Before using automatic reversal
system override, make sure that all
people and obstructions are clear of the
window path.
When the engine is on, override the
automatic reversal system by pulling and
holding the window switch if conditions
prevent it from closing.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block out glare.
Detach the sun visor from the center mount
and swing it to the side.
Visor Vanity Mirror
The vehicle may have vanity mirrors and
card holders on the back of the sun visors.
Swing down the sun visor to expose the
vanity mirror.

Programming the Power Windows Roof Express-Vent/Open : Press and release e

Programming may be necessary if the
vehicle battery has been disconnected or
discharged. If the window is unable to
express-up, program each express-close
window:
1. Close all doors.
2. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/
ACCESSORY.
3. Partially open the window to be
programmed. Then close it and continue
to pull the switch briefly after the
window has fully closed.
4. Open the window and continue to press
the switch briefly after the window has
fully opened.
Sunroof
If equipped, the ignition must be on or in
ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) must be active to operate the
sunroof. See Ignition Positions (Keyless
Access) 0 136 or
Ignition Positions (Key Access) 0 134 and
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 140.
(1) to express-vent. Press and release e (1)
again to express-open the sunroof. Press the
switch again to stop movement. The
sunshade automatically opens with the
sunroof, but must be closed manually.
Vent/Open : Press and hold e (1) to vent.
Press and hold e (1) again to open the
sunroof. Release the switch to stop
movement. The sunshade automatically
opens with the sunroof, but must be closed
manually.
Close : Press and hold g (2) to close.
Release the switch to stop movement.
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The sunroof cannot be opened or closed if
the vehicle has an electrical failure.

Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof

seal or in the track. This could cause an
issue with sunroof operation or noise.
It could also plug the water drainage
system. Periodically open the sunroof and
remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe
the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using
a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not
remove grease from the sunroof.
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Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Front Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Child Restraints
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Seat Belts
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . 31
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . 35
Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Seat Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 39
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 40
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . 40
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What Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Head Restraints
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped { Warning
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 With head restraints that are not
Adding Equipment to the installed and adjusted properly, there is a
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 greater chance that occupants will suffer
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a drive until the head restraints for all
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 occupants are installed and adjusted
properly.
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat
Belt in the Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat
Belt in the Front Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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 chances of a neck injury in a
crash.
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Front Seats
The front seats have adjustable head
restraints in the outboard seating positions.
Rear Seats
The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head
restraints in the outboard seating positions.
If you are installing a child restraint in the
rear seat, see “Head Restraint Removal and
Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 53.

Front Seats
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats

The height of the head restraint can be
adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise
it. Try to move the head restraint to make
sure that it is locked in place.
To lower the head restraint, press the
button, located on the top of the seatback,
and push the head restraint down. Try to
move the head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is locked in
place.
{ Warning
You can lose control of the vehicle if you
try to adjust a driver seat while the
vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat
only when the vehicle is not moving.
The height of the head restraint can be
adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise
it. Try to move the head restraint to make
sure that it is locked in place.
To lower the head restraint, press the
button, located on the top of the seatback,
and push the head restraint down. Try to
move the head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is locked in
place.
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To adjust the seat:
1. Lift the bar under the front edge of the
seat cushion to unlock the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and
release the bar.
3. Try to move the seat back and forth to
be sure it is locked in place.
Seat Height Adjuster
If available, move the lever up or down to
manually raise or lower the seat.
Reclining Seatbacks
{ 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.
To recline the seatback:
1. Lift the lever.
2. Move the seatback to the desired
position, and then release the lever to
lock the seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make
sure it is locked in place.
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To return the seatback to the upright
position:
1. Lift the lever fully without applying
pressure to the seatback, and the
seatback will return to the upright
position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to make
sure it is locked.
{ Warning
Sitting in a reclined position when the
vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.
Even when buckled up, the seat belts
cannot do their job.
The shoulder belt will not be against
your body. Instead, it will be in front of
you. In a crash, you could go into it,
receiving neck or other injuries.
The lap belt could go up over your
abdomen. The belt forces would be there,
not at your pelvic bones. This could cause
serious internal injuries.
For proper protection when the vehicle is
in motion, have the seatback upright.
Then sit well back in the seat and wear
the seat belt properly.
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There is an armrest on the inboard side of
the driver seat. To raise or lower the
armrest, push up or pull down on the
armrest.

Heated Front Seats

{ Warning
If temperature change or pain to the skin
cannot be felt, the seat heater may cause
burns. To reduce the risk of burns, use
care when using the seat heater,
Do not have a seatback reclined if the especially for long periods of time. Do If equipped, the buttons are on the center
vehicle is moving. not place anything on the seat that console. To operate, the engine must be
insulates against heat, such as a blanket, running.
Front Seat Armrest cushion, cover, or similar item. This may
Press L or M to heat the driver or
cause the seat heater to overheat. An
passenger seat. The indicator light on the
overheated seat heater may cause a burn
control turns on when this feature is on.
or may damage the seat. Press the control again to turn this
feature off.
The passenger seat may take longer to
heat up.
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Rear Seats
Rear Seat Reminder
If equipped, the message REAR SEAT
REMINDER LOOK IN REAR SEAT displays
under certain conditions indicating there
may be an item or passenger in the rear
seat. Check before exiting the vehicle.
This feature will activate when a second row
door is opened while the vehicle is on or up
to 10 minutes before the vehicle is turned
on. There will be an alert when the vehicle
is turned off. The alert does not directly
detect objects in the rear seat; instead,
under certain conditions, it detects when a
rear door is opened and closed, indicating
that there may be something in the
rear seat.
The feature is active only once each time
the vehicle is turned on and off, and will
require reactivation by opening and closing
the second row doors. There may be an
alert even when there is nothing in the rear
seat; for example, if a child entered the
vehicle through the rear door and left the
vehicle without the vehicle being shut off.
The feature can be turned on or off. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 88.
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Folding the Seatback
Either side of the seatback can be folded
down for more cargo space. Fold a seatback
only when the vehicle is not moving.
Caution
Folding a rear seat with the seat belts
still fastened may cause damage to the
seat or the seat belts. Always unbuckle
the seat belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before folding a
rear seat.
4. Pull up the release knob on the top of
To fold a seatback down: the seatback.
1. Slide the front seats forward and place
the front seatbacks in the upright
position. See Seat Adjustment 0 26 and
Reclining Seatbacks 0 27.
2. Remove the rear head restraints. See
“Head Restraint Removal and
Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 53.
3. Pull up on the front edge of the rear
seat cushion to release it. Tilt the seat
cushion forward toward the front of the
vehicle.
5. Fold the seatback forward and down.