2012 Terrain Manual

Black plate (1,1)GMC Terrain Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012

2012 GMC Terrain Owner Manual M

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19Performance andMaintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

Keys, Doors, andWindows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-23Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-33

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-22Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-20Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-29Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-35Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-40Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-64

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-32Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44


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Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83

Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-3Special ApplicationServices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8

Additional Maintenanceand Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9

Recommended Fluids,Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-12

Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-15Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-18Vehicle Data Recording andPrivacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19

OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1OnStar Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1OnStar Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2OnStar AdditionalInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1


Introduction iii

The names, logos, emblems,slogans, vehicle model names, andvehicle body designs appearing inthis manual including, but not limitedto, GM, the GM logo, GMC, theGMC Truck Emblem, and TERRAINare trademarks and/or servicemarks of General Motors LLC, itssubsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

This manual describes features thatmay or may not be on your specificvehicle either because they areoptions that you did not purchase ordue to changes subsequent to theprinting of this owner manual.Please refer to the purchasedocumentation relating to yourspecific vehicle to confirm each ofthe features found on your vehicle.For vehicles first sold in Canada,substitute the name GeneralMotors of Canada Limited for GMCMotor Division wherever it appearsin this manual.Keep this manual in the vehicle forquick reference.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propritaires Canadiens

A French language copy of thismanual can be obtained from yourdealer or from:On peut obtenir un exemplaire dece guide en franais auprs duconcessionnaire ou l'adressesuivante:Helm, IncorporatedP.O. Box 07130Detroit, MI 482071-800-551-4123Numro de poste 6438 de languefranaisewww.helminc.com

Litho in U.S.A.Part No. 22862219 B Second Printing 2011 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.


iv Introduction

Using this ManualTo quickly locate information aboutthe vehicle, use the Index in theback of the manual. It is analphabetical list of what is in themanual and the page number whereit can be found.

Danger, Warnings, andCautionsWarning messages found on vehiclelabels and in this manual describehazards and what to do to avoid orreduce them.Danger indicates a hazard with ahigh level of risk which will result inserious injury or death.Warning or Caution indicates ahazard that could result in injury ordeath.

{ WARNINGThese mean there is somethingthat could hurt you or otherpeople.

Notice: This means there issomething that could result inproperty or vehicle damage. Thiswould not be covered by thevehicle's warranty.

A circle with a slash through it is asafety symbol which means DoNot, Do not do this, or Do not letthis happen.

SymbolsThe vehicle has components andlabels that use symbols instead oftext. Symbols are shown along withthe text describing the operation orinformation relating to a specificcomponent, control, message,gauge, or indicator.M : This symbol is shown whenyou need to see your owner manualfor additional instructions orinformation.* : This symbol is shown whenyou need to see a service manualfor additional instructions orinformation.


Introduction v

Vehicle Symbol Chart

Here are some additional symbolsthat may be found on the vehicleand what they mean. For moreinformation on the symbol, refer tothe Index.9 : Airbag Readiness Light# : Air Conditioning! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)$ : Brake System Warning Light" : Charging SystemI : Cruise ControlB : Engine Coolant TemperatureO : Exterior Lamps# : Fog Lamps. : Fuel Gauge

+ : Fuses3 : Headlamp High/Low-BeamChangerj : LATCH System ChildRestraints* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp: : Oil PressureJ : OnStar

} : Power/ : Remote Vehicle Start> : Safety Belt Reminders% : Steering Wheel Controls7 : Tire Pressure Monitord : Traction Control/StabiliTrak

M : Windshield Washer Fluid


vi Introduction

2 NOTES


In Brief 1-1

In Brief

Instrument PanelInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive InformationInitial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11Head RestraintAdjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12Passenger SensingSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13Steering WheelAdjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-15Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Vehicle FeaturesRadio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-20Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-20Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21Driver InformationCenter (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Lane DepartureWarning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Rear VisionCamera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-23Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Performance and MaintenanceTraction ControlSystem (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

StabiliTrak System . . . . . . . . . 1-24Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-24Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-25Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 1-25Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

Roadside AssistanceProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26

OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26


1-2 In Brief

Instrument Panel


In Brief 1-3

A. Air Vents on page 85.B. Turn and LaneChange Lever.

See Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals on page 63.

Exterior Lamp Controls onpage 61.

Fog Lamps on page 64.

C. Horn on page 53.D. Instrument Cluster on page 58.E. Windshield Wiper/Washer on

page 53.

Rear Window Wiper/Washer onpage 54.

F. Power Door Locks on page 27.G. Navigation Screen (If

Equipped).H. Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

Display (If Equipped). SeeForward Collision Alert (FCA)System on page 940.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)Indicator (If Equipped). SeeLane Departure Warning (LDW)on page 948.

I. Safety Locks on page 28.J. Infotainment on page 71.

Navigation System (IfEquipped). See NavigationSystem Manual.

K. Hood Release. See Hood onpage 105.

L. Cruise Control on page 938.Forward Collision Alert (FCA)System on page 940 (IfEquipped).Lane Departure Warning (LDW)on page 948 (If Equipped).

M. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Outof View). See MalfunctionIndicator Lamp on page 513.

N. Instrument Panel IlluminationControl on page 64.

O. Steering Wheel Adjustment onpage 52.

P. Steering Wheel Controls onpage 52.

Q. Ignition Positions on page 921.

R. Climate Control Systems onpage 81 (If Equipped).Automatic Climate ControlSystem on page 83 (IfEquipped).

S. Shift Lever. See AutomaticTransmission on page 929.

T. Fuel Economy Mode onpage 931 (If Equipped).

U. StabiliTrak System onpage 936.

V. Power Outlets on page 56.W. CD Player Slot. See CD Player

on page 714.

X. Driver Information Center (DIC)Buttons. See Driver InformationCenter (DIC) on page 523.

Y. Hazard Warning Flashers onpage 63.


1-4 In Brief

Initial DriveInformationThis section provides a briefoverview about some of theimportant features that may or maynot be on your specific vehicle.For more detailed information, referto each of the features which can befound later in this owner manual.

Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) SystemThe Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter will work up to60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.

Press this button to extend the key.The key can be used for the ignitionand all locks.K : Press to unlock the driver dooror all doors.Q : Press to lock all doors.Lock and unlock feedback can bepersonalized.

V : For vehicles with the powerliftgate, press and hold until theliftgate begins to move to open theliftgate.For vehicles without the powerliftgate, first press K, then pressand holdV to unlock the liftgate.7 : Press and release to locate thevehicle. Press and hold for at leasttwo seconds to sound the panicalarm. Press 7 again to cancel thepanic alarm.See Keys on page 22 and RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation on page 23.


In Brief 1-5

Remote Vehicle StartWith this feature the engine can bestarted from outside of the vehicle.Starting the Vehicle

1. Press and release Q on theRemote Keyless Entrytransmitter.

2. Press and hold/ for abouttwo seconds. The turn signallamps will briefly flash to confirmthe vehicle has been started.The parking lamps will turn onand remain on as long as theengine is running. The vehicle'sdoors will be locked.

3. The key must be inserted andturned to ON/RUN beforedriving.

The engine will shut off after10 minutes unless a time extensionis done or the key is inserted andturned to ON/RUN.

Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start, do one ofthe following:. Press/ until the parking lamps

turn off.. Turn on the hazard warning

flashers.. Insert the key and turn it to ON/

RUN and then back toLOCK/OFF.

See Remote Vehicle Start onpage 25.

Door LocksTo lock or unlock the vehicle fromthe outside, press Q or K on theRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter.

There is a power door lock switchon the instrument panel.


1-6 In Brief

There are power door lock switcheson the front door panels.Q : Press to lock the doors.K : Press to unlock the doors.See Door Locks on page 27.To manually unlock a door frominside the vehicle, pull once on thedoor handle to unlock it, and asecond time to open it.

{ : Press for Safety Locks. SeeSafety Locks on page 28.

Liftgate

Manual Liftgate Operation

Unlock the vehicle before openingthe liftgate.Press the touch pad located in thehandle of the liftgate, above thelicense plate, and lift up to open.Do not press the touch pad whileclosing the liftgate. This will causethe liftgate to be unlatched.


In Brief 1-7

Power Liftgate Operation

On vehicles with a power liftgate,the vehicle must be in P (Park) touse the power feature. The taillampsflash when the power liftgatemoves.

Notice: If you open the liftgatewithout checking for overheadobstructions such as a garagedoor, you could damage theliftgate or the liftgate glass.Always check to make sure thearea above and behind the liftgateis clear before opening it.

Choose the power liftgate mode byturning the dial on the switch toeither the 3/4 or MAX position.Press8 to open or close theliftgate.See Liftgate on page 29.

Windows

Press the front of the switch to lowerthe window. Pull the switch up toraise it.Pushing or pulling the switch part ofthe way will open or close thewindow as long as the switch isoperated.See Power Windows on page 218.


1-8 In Brief

Seat Adjustment

FourWay Power Driver Seat

A. Seat Position HandleB. Height Adjustment ControlTo adjust the seat:. Move the seat forward or

rearward using the handle underthe front of the seat cushion (A).See Seat Adjustment onpage 33.

. Raise or lower the entire seat bymoving the control (B) upor down.

See Power Seat Adjustment onpage 34 for more information.

EightWay Power Driver Seat

To adjust a power seat, if equipped:. Move the seat forward or

rearward by sliding the controlforward or rearward.

. Raise or lower the front or rearpart of the seat cushion bymoving the front or rear of thecontrol up or down.

. Raise or lower the entire seat bymoving the entire control upor down.

See Power Seat Adjustment onpage 34 for more information.


In Brief 1-9

Lumbar Adjustment

Eight-Way Power Seat Shown,Four-Way Similar

A. Lumbar SwitchIf available, press and hold the frontor rear of the switch (A) to increaseor decrease lumbar support.Release the switch when theseatback reaches the desired levelof lumbar support.See Lumbar Adjustment onpage 35 for more information.

Reclining Seatbacks

Manual Reclining Seatbacks

To recline a manual seatback:1. Lift the lever.2. Move the seatback to the

desired position, and thenrelease the lever to lock theseatback in place.

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

To return the seatback to the uprightposition:1. Lift the lever fully without

applying pressure to theseatback, and the seatback willreturn to the upright position.



1-10 In Brief

Power Reclining Seatbacks

To adjust a power seatback,if available:. Tilt the top of the control

rearward to recline.. Tilt the top of the control forward

to raise.See Reclining Seatbacks onpage 35.

Memory Features

On vehicles with the memoryfeature, the 1 and 2 buttons onthe outboard side of the driver seatare used to manually save andrecall the driver seat and outsidemirror positions. These manuallystored positions are referred to asButton Memory positions.The vehicle will also automaticallysave driver seat and outside mirrorpositions to the current driverRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter when the ignition is

turned off. These automaticallystored positions are referred to asRKE Memory positions.Storing Button Memory Positions

To save positions into ButtonMemory:1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback

recliner, and both outside mirrorsto the desired driving positions.

2. Press and hold MEM (Memory)and 1 at the same time until abeep sounds.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for asecond driver using 2.

To recall the manually saved ButtonMemory positions, press and hold1 or 2. The driver seat andoutside mirrors move to thepositions stored to those buttonswhen pressed. Releasing 1 or 2before the stored positions arereached stops the recall.


In Brief 1-11

To automatically recall RKE Memorypositions, unlock the driver doorwith the RKE transmitter and openthe driver door. If the driver door isalready open, pressing the RKEtransmitter K button will alsoactivate the RKE Memory recall.The driver seat and outside mirrorswill move to the previously savedRKE Memory positions.See Memory Seats on page 37 formore information.Easy Exit Driver Seat

This feature moves the seatrearward allowing the driver moreroom to exit the vehicle.To activate, turn the ignition off andopen the driver door. If the driverdoor is already open, turning theignition off will activate the easy exitdriver seat.This feature can be turned on or offusing the vehicle personalizationmenu. See Vehicle Personalizationon page 533 for more information.

Heated Seats

Uplevel Climate Control SystemShown, Base Similar

If available, the buttons are near theclimate controls. To operate, theignition must be in ON/RUN.Press z or J to heat the driver orpassenger seat cushion andseatback.Indicator lights on the button showthe temperature setting.See Heated Front Seats onpage 39.

Head RestraintAdjustmentDo not drive until the head restraintsfor all occupants are installed andadjusted properly.To achieve a comfortable seatingposition, change the seatbackrecline angle as little as necessarywhile keeping the seat and the headrestraint height in the properposition.For more information see HeadRestraints on page 32 and SeatAdjustment on page 33.


1-12 In Brief

Safety Belts

Refer to the following sections forimportant information on how to usesafety belts properly:. Safety Belts on page 312.. How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly on page 313.. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 315.. Lower Anchors and Tethers for

Children (LATCH System) onpage 344.

Passenger SensingSystem

United States

Canada

The passenger sensing system willturn off the right front passengerfrontal airbag under certainconditions. The driver airbag,seatmounted side impact airbags,and roofrail airbags are not affectedby the passenger sensing system.The passenger airbag statusindicator will be visible on theoverhead console when the vehicleis started. See Passenger SensingSystem on page 328 for moreinformation.


In Brief 1-13

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior

To adjust the mirrors:1. Move the selector switch to

L (left) or R (right) to choose thedriver or passenger mirror.

2. Press the arrows on the controlpad to move each mirror in thedesired direction.

3. Return the selector switch to themiddle position.

See Power Mirrors on page 215.

Interior

Manual inside rearview mirrors canbe adjusted by holding in the centerto move the mirror for a clearer viewof behind the vehicle. Adjust themirror to avoid glare from theheadlamps behind you. Push thetab forward for daytime use and pullit for nighttime use.See Manual Rearview Mirror onpage 217.

Vehicles with an automatic dimminginside rearview mirror canautomatically reduce the glare fromthe headlamps of the vehicle behindyou. The dimming feature comes onand the indicator light comes oneach time the vehicle is started.See Automatic Dimming RearviewMirror on page 217.

Steering WheelAdjustment

To adjust the steering wheel:1. Pull the lever (A) down.2. Move the steering wheel up

or down.3. Pull or push the steering wheel

closer or away from you.4. Pull the lever (A) up to lock the

steering wheel in place.Do not adjust the steering wheelwhile driving.


1-14 In Brief

Interior LightingReading Lamps

These lamps are located on theoverhead console. These lampscome on automatically when anydoor is opened.For manual operation, press thebutton next to each lamp to turn iton or off.Center Dome Lamps

There are front and rear domelamps.The dome lamp controls are locatedin the overhead console. To changethe settings, press the following:* : Turns the lamp off, even whena door is open.1 : The lamps come onautomatically when a door isopened.

+ : Turns the dome lamps on.The dome lamps can also be turnedon and off by pressing the buttonsnext to the lamps.For more information on interiorlighting, See Instrument PanelIllumination Control on page 64.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is locatedon the turn signal/lane change lever.O : Turn to operate the exteriorlamps.O : Turns the exterior lamps off.

AUTO: Turns the exterior lamps onand off automatically depending onthe exterior light.; : Turns on the parking lamps,together with the sidemarker lamps,taillamps, license plate lamps, andinstrument panel lights.5 : Turns on the headlamps,together with the parking lamps,sidemarker lamps, taillamps, licenseplate lamps, and instrument panellights.For more information, see:. Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 61.. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

on page 62.. Fog Lamps on page 64.


In Brief 1-15

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper/washer leveris located on the right side of thesteering column. With the ignition inACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, move the windshield wiperlever to select the wiper speed.HI: Use for fast wipes.LO: Use for slow wipes.INT: (Intermittent Wipes): Movethe lever up to INT for intermittentwipes, then turn the3 INT bandup for more frequent wipes or downfor less frequent wipes.

OFF: Use to turn the wipers off.8 : For a single wipe, briefly movethe wiper lever down. For severalwipes, hold the wiper lever down.nL FRONT (WindshieldWasher): Pull the windshield wiperlever toward you to spray windshieldwasher fluid and activate the wipers.

Rear Window Wiper/Washer

The rear wiper controls are on theend of the windshield wiper lever.

ON: Press the upper portion of thebutton for continuous rear windowwipes.OFF: The rear wiper turns off whenthe button is returned to the middleposition.INT (Intermittent Rear Wipes):Press the lower portion of the buttonto set a delay between wipes.m = REAR : Push the windshieldwiper lever forward to spray washerfluid on the rear window.See Windshield Wiper/Washer onpage 53 and Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 54.


1-16 In Brief

Climate ControlsThe vehicle's heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation can be controlledwith these systems.

Climate Control System

A. Fan ControlB. Air Delivery Mode ControlsC. Temperature ControlD. Outside Air

E. Front DefrostF. Rear Window DefoggerG. RecirculationH. Air Conditioning


In Brief 1-17

Automatic Climate Control System

A. Fan ControlB. AUTO (Automatic Operation)C. Air Delivery Mode ControlsD. Front DefrostE. RecirculationF. Temperature ControlG. Power

H. Driver and Passenger HeatedSeats

I. Rear Window DefoggerJ. Air ConditioningSee Climate Control Systems onpage 81 (If Equipped) or AutomaticClimate Control System on page 83(If Equipped).

Parking Brake

To set the parking brake, hold theregular brake pedal down, thenpush the parking brake pedal down.If the ignition is on, the brakesystem warning light will come on.See Brake System Warning Light onpage 516.


1-18 In Brief

To release the parking brake, holdthe regular brake pedal down, thenpush down momentarily on theparking brake pedal until you feelthe pedal release. Slowly pull yourfoot up off the park brake pedal.See Parking Brake on page 933.

Transmission

Electronic Range Select(ERS) Mode

ERS or manual mode allows for theselection of the range of gearpositions. Use this mode whendriving down hill or towing a trailerto limit the top gear and vehiclespeed.

To use this feature:1. Move the shift lever to

M (Manual Mode).2. Press the plus/minus button on

the shift lever, to increase ordecrease the gear rangeavailable.

See Manual Mode on page 931 formore information.

Fuel Economy Mode

Vehicles with a 2.4L engine have aFuel Economy Mode. Whenengaged, fuel economy mode canimprove the vehicle's fuel economy.

Press the eco (economy) button bythe shift lever to turn this feature onor off. The eco light in theinstrument cluster will come onwhen engaged, and a DriverInformation Center (DIC) messageECO MODE ON displays. SeeFuel Economy Mode on page 931.


In Brief 1-19

Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

VOL/ O : Press to turn the systemon and off. Turn to increase ordecrease the volume.SOURCE: Press to choosebetween FM, AM, XM,if equipped, CD, or AUX.MENU/SEL: Turn to select radiostations.Press to show available informationabout the current station or track.D : Press to go to the main menu.g SEEK: Press to seek theprevious station or track.l SEEK: Press to seek the nextstation or track.Buttons 1 6: Press to save andselect favorite stationsFor more information about theseand other radio features, seeOverview on page 73.

For more information about the RearSeat Entertainment (RSE) System(if equipped), see Rear SeatEntertainment (RSE) System onpage 722.

For more information about the RearSeat Audio (RSA) System, see RearSeat Audio (RSA) System onpage 732.

For information about setting theclock, see Clock on page 55.

Storing a Favorite Station

Stations from all bands can bestored in the favorite lists in anyorder. Up to six stations can bestored in each favorite page and thenumber of available favorite pagescan be set.To store the station to a position inthe list, press the correspondingnumeric button 1-6 until the stationcan be heard again.For more information, see Storingand Retrieving Favorites in AM-FMRadio on page 78.

Satellite RadioVehicles with an XM satellite radiotuner and a valid XM satellite radiosubscription can receive XMprogramming.XM Satellite Radio Service

XM is a satellite radio service basedin the 48 contiguous United Statesand 10 Canadian provinces. XMsatellite radio has a wide variety ofprogramming and commercial-freemusic, coast to coast, and indigital-quality sound. A fee isrequired 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).For more information, see SatelliteRadio on page 711.


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Portable Audio DevicesSome vehicles have a 3.5 mm(1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USBport located in the center console.External devices such as iPods,laptop computers, MP3 players, CDchangers, and USB storage devicesmay be connected, depending onthe audio system.For more information, see AuxiliaryDevices on page 718.

Bluetooth

The Bluetooth system allows userswith a Bluetooth-enabled cell phoneto make and receive hands-freecalls using the vehicle audio systemand controls.The Bluetooth-enabled cell phonemust be paired with the in-vehicleBluetooth system before it can beused in the vehicle. Not all phoneswill support all functions.

See Bluetooth (Overview) onpage 734 or Bluetooth(Infotainment Controls) onpage 736 or Bluetooth (VoiceRecognition) on page 739.

Steering Wheel Controls

Some audio steering wheel controlscan be adjusted at the steeringwheel.b / g : Press to interact with theavailable Bluetooth or OnStarsystems.

$ /c : Press to silence thevehicle speakers only. Press againto turn the sound on. For vehicleswith OnStar or Bluetooth systems,press to reject an incoming call,or end a current call._ SRC ^ : Press to select an audiosource.

Toggle up or down to select the nextor previous favorite radio station,CD, or MP3 track.+ x : Press + to increase thevolume; press to decrease thevolume.For more information, see SteeringWheel Controls on page 52.


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Cruise Control

ON/OFF5 CRUISE : Press to turnthe cruise control system on and off.* CANCEL : Press to disengagecruise control without erasing theset speed from memory.RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up tomake the vehicle resume to apreviously set speed or toaccelerate.

SET/ : Move the thumbwheeldown toward SET/- to set a speedand activate cruise control, or tomake the vehicle decelerate.See Cruise Control on page 938.

Navigation SystemIf the vehicle has a navigationsystem, there is a separatenavigation system manual thatincludes information on the radio,audio players, and navigationsystem.The navigation system providesdetailed maps of most majorfreeways and roads. After adestination has been set, thesystem provides turn-by-turninstructions for reaching thedestination. In addition, the systemcan help locate a variety of points ofinterest (POIs), such as banks,airports, restaurants, and more.See the navigation system manualfor more information.

Driver InformationCenter (DIC)The DIC display is located in thecenter of the instrument panelcluster. It shows the status of manyvehicle systems.

The DIC buttons are located belowthe climate control system.MENU: Press this button to get tothe Trip/Fuel Menu and the VehicleInformation Menu.


1-22 In Brief

Q or R : Use these buttons toscroll through the items in eachmenu. A small marker will movealong the page as you scroll throughthe items. This shows where eachpage is in the menu.SET/CLR: Use this button to set orclear the menu item when it isdisplayed.For more information, see DriverInformation Center (DIC) onpage 523.

Forward Collision Alert(FCA) SystemFor vehicles with FCA, this systemis intended to help avoid or reducethe harm caused by front-endcrashes. FCA provides a flashingvisual alert and beeps whenapproaching a vehicle directlyahead too quickly. FCA alsoprovides a visual alert if followinganother vehicle much too closely.

The forward-looking FCA camerasensor is on the windshield aheadof the rearview mirror. FCA detectsvehicles within a distance ofapproximately 60 m (197 ft) andoperates at speeds above 40 km/h(25 mph).See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)System on page 940 for moreinformation.

Lane DepartureWarning (LDW)For vehicles with LDW, it is intendedto help avoid unintentional lanedepartures. It may provide awarning if the vehicle is crossing alane without using a turn signal.LDW uses a camera sensor todetect the lane markings. It onlyoperates at speeds of 56 km(35 mph) or greater.

The LDW indicator, @, appearsgreen if a lane marking is detected.It changes to amber, flashes, andsounds three chimes if the vehiclecrosses a detected lane markingwithout using the turn signal.

To turn LDW on and off, press theLANE DEPART button, located onthe steering wheel.See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)on page 948 for more information.


In Brief 1-23

Rear VisionCamera (RVC)If available, the rear vision cameradisplays a view of the area behindthe vehicle when the vehicle isshifted into R (Reverse). Thedisplay will appear on the radioscreen.

To clean the camera lens, locatedabove the license plate, rinse it withwater and wipe it with a soft cloth.See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) onpage 945.

Ultrasonic Parking AssistIf available, Ultrasonic Rear ParkingAssist (URPA) system uses sensorson the rear bumper to assist withparking and avoiding objects whilein R (Reverse). It operates atspeeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph).URPA uses audible beeps toprovide distance and systeminformation.

Keep the sensors on the vehicle'srear bumper clean to ensure properoperation.See Ultrasonic Parking Assist onpage 943 for more information.

Roof Rack SystemThe roof rack cross rails can belocked in four positions along theroof rack side rails. Lift the lever torelease and move the cross rail.Push the lever down to completelyengage into the side rail holes. Slidethe cross rails back and forth untilthe lock pins engage in the holesand a click is heard.When the roof rack is not in use,lock one cross rail at the furthestforward position and lock the othercross rail at the furthest rearwardposition to reduce wind noise. SeeRoof Rack System on page 42.

Power OutletsThe accessory power outlets can beused to connect electricalequipment, such as a cell phone orMP3 player.There are four accessory poweroutlets in the following locations:below the CD slot, inside the centerconsole storage, on the rear of thecenter console storage, and in therear cargo compartment.To use the outlets, remove the coverand close when not in use.See Power Outlets on page 56.


1-24 In Brief

Performance andMaintenance

Traction ControlSystem (TCS)The traction control system limitswheel spin. The system is on whenthe vehicle is started.. To turn off traction control, press

and release g located on theconsole. i illuminates and theappropriate DIC messagedisplays. See Vehicle Messageson page 526.

. Press and release g again toturn traction control back on.

For more information, see TractionControl System (TCS) onpage 935.

StabiliTrak SystemThe StabiliTrak system assists withdirectional control of the vehicle indifficult driving conditions. Thesystem is on when the vehicle isstarted.. To turn off both Traction Control

and StabiliTrak, press and holdg until g and i illuminate andthe appropriate DIC messagedisplays. See Vehicle Messageson page 526.

. Press g again to turn on bothsystems.

For more information, seeStabiliTrak System on page 936.

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

The TPMS warning light alerts youto a significant loss in pressure ofone of the vehicle's tires. If thewarning light comes on, stop assoon as possible and inflate thetires to the recommended pressureshown on the Tire and LoadingInformation label. See Vehicle LoadLimits on page 916. The warninglight will remain on until the tirepressure is corrected.


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During cooler conditions, the low tirepressure warning light may appearwhen the vehicle is first started andthen turn off. This may be an earlyindicator that the tire pressures aregetting low and the tires need to beinflated to the proper pressure.The TPMS does not replace normalmonthly tire maintenance. It is thedrivers responsibility to maintaincorrect tire pressures.See Tire Pressure Monitor Systemon page 1052.

Engine Oil Life SystemThe engine oil life system calculatesengine oil life based on vehicle useand displays the CHANGE ENGINEOIL SOON message when it is timeto change the engine oil and filter.The oil life system should be resetto 100% only following an oilchange.

Resetting the Oil Life System

1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN,with the engine off.

2. Press the DIC MENU button todisplay the VehicleInformation menu.

3. Press either the up or downarrows to view REMAININGOIL LIFE.

4. Press the SET/CLR button until100% is displayed.

5. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.Or:1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with

the engine off.2. Fully press and release the

accelerator pedal three timeswithin five seconds.

See Engine Oil Life System onpage 1012.

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badgeand a yellow fuel cap can use eitherunleaded gasoline or ethanol fuelcontaining up to 85% ethanol (E85).See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) onpage 953. For all other vehicles,use only the unleaded gasolinedescribed under RecommendedFuel on page 951.

Driving for Better FuelEconomyDriving habits can affect fuelmileage. Here are some driving tipsto get the best fuel economypossible.. Avoid fast starts and accelerate

smoothly.. Brake gradually and avoid

abrupt stops.. Avoid idling the engine for long

periods of time.


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. When road and weatherconditions are appropriate, usecruise control.

. Always follow posted speedlimits or drive more slowly whenconditions require.

. Keep vehicle tires properlyinflated.

. Combine several trips into asingle trip.

. Replace the vehicle's tires withthe same TPC Spec numbermolded into the tire's sidewallnear the size.

. Follow recommended scheduledmaintenance.

Roadside AssistanceProgramU.S.: 1-888-881-3302TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438Canada: 1-800-268-6800Mexico: 01-800-466-0801As the owner of a new GMC, youare automatically enrolled in theRoadside Assistance program.See Roadside Assistance Program(U.S. and Canada) on page 137 orRoadside Assistance Program(Mexico) on page 139 for moreinformation.Roadside Assistance and OnStar(U.S. and Canada)

If you have an active OnStarsubscription, press theQ buttonand the current GPS location will besent to an OnStar advisor who willassess your problem, contactRoadside Assistance, and relayyour exact location to get the helpyou need.

Online Owner Center (U.S. andCanada)

The Online Owner Center is acomplimentary service that includesonline service reminders, vehiclemaintenance tips, online ownermanual, special privileges,and more.Sign up today at: U.S.: gmc.com(Click on "Owners," then"Manage My GMC/Owners Login")

Canada: gmcowner.ca

OnStar

If equipped, this vehicle has acomprehensive, in-vehicle systemthat can connect to a live Advisorfor Emergency, Security, Navigation,Connection, and DiagnosticServices. See OnStar Overview onpage 141 for more information.


Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1

Keys, Doors, andWindows

Keys and LocksKeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-5Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

DoorsLiftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Vehicle SecurityVehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13Anti-theft Alarm System . . . . . . 2-13Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-14

Exterior MirrorsConvex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Interior MirrorsManual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-17Automatic Dimming RearviewMirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

WindowsWindows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

RoofSunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20


2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys

{ WARNINGLeaving children in a vehicle withthe ignition key is dangerous formany reasons. Children or otherscould be badly injured or evenkilled. They could operate thepower windows or other controlsor even make the vehicle move.The windows will function with thekeys in the ignition and childrencould be seriously injured or killedif caught in the path of a closingwindow. Do not leave the keys ina vehicle with children.

The key that is part of the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter canbe used for the ignition and alllocks.

Press the button on the RKEtransmitter to extend the key. Pressthe button and the key blade toretract the key.See your dealer if a new key isneeded.Notice: If the keys get locked inthe vehicle, it may have to bedamaged to get them out. Alwayscarry a spare key.

If locked out of the vehicle, seeRoadside Assistance Program (U.S.and Canada) on page 137 orRoadside Assistance Program(Mexico) on page 139.



With an active OnStar subscription,an OnStar Advisor may remotelyunlock the vehicle. See OnStarOverview on page 141.

Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) SystemSee Radio Frequency Statement onpage 1321 for informationregarding Part 15 of the FederalCommunications Commission (FCC)rules and Industry CanadaStandards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.If there is a decrease in the RKEoperating range:. Check the distance. The

transmitter may be too far fromthe vehicle.

. Check the location. Othervehicles or objects may beblocking the signal.

. Check the transmitter's battery.See Battery Replacement laterin this section.

. If the transmitter is still notworking correctly, see yourdealer or a qualified technicianfor service.

Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) System OperationThe Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter will work up to 60 m(195 ft) away from the vehicle.There are other conditions whichcan affect the performance of thetransmitter. See Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) System on page 23.

RKE Without Remote Start Shown

The following may be available:Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors.The turn signal indicators may flashand/or the horn may sound toindicate locking. See Remote LockFeedback under VehiclePersonalization on page 533. If apassenger door is open when Q ispressed, all doors lock. If the driverdoor is open when Q is pressed, alldoors lock except the driver door.



These settings can be modified.See Unlocked Door Anti Lock Outunder Vehicle Personalization onpage 533.

Pressing Q may also arm thetheft-deterrent system. SeeAnti-theft Alarm System onpage 213.

K (Unlock): Press to unlock thedriver door or all doors. SeeRemote Door Unlock underVehicle Personalization onpage 533. The turn signalindicators flash to indicate unlockinghas occurred. For more informationsee Remote Unlock LightFeedback under VehiclePersonalization on page 533.Pressing K may also disarm thetheft-deterrent system. SeeAnti-theft Alarm System onpage 213.

V (Remote Liftgate Release):First press K, then press and holdV to unlock the liftgate. Forvehicles with the power liftgate,press and holdV until the liftgatebegins to move to open the liftgate.7 (Vehicle Locator/PanicAlarm): Press and release onetime to locate the vehicle. Theexterior lamps flash and the hornchirps. Press and hold 7 for at leasttwo seconds to sound the panicalarm. The horn sounds and theturn signals flash until 7 is pressedagain or the key is placed in theignition and turned to ON/RUN./ (Remote Vehicle Start): Forvehicles with this feature, first pressQ then press and hold/ to startthe engine from outside the vehicleusing the RKE transmitter. SeeRemote Vehicle Start on page 25for additional information.The buttons on the keys aredisabled when there is a key in theignition.

Programming Transmitters tothe Vehicle

Only RKE transmitters programmedto this vehicle will work. If atransmitter is lost or stolen, areplacement can be purchased andprogrammed through your dealer.When the replacement transmitter isprogrammed to this vehicle, allremaining transmitters must also bereprogrammed. Any lost or stolentransmitters will no longer workonce the new transmitter isprogrammed.Battery Replacement

Replace the battery if the REPLACEBATTERY IN REMOTE KEYmessage displays in the DIC. SeeReplace Battery in Remote Keyunder Key and Lock Messages onpage 529.



The battery is not rechargeable. Toreplace the battery:1. Push the button on the

transmitter to extend the key.2. Remove the battery cover by

prying with a finger.3. Remove the battery by pushing

on the battery and sliding ittoward the key blade.

4. Insert the new battery, positiveside facing up. Push the batterydown until it is held in place.Replace with a CR2032 orequivalent battery.

5. Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter.

Remote Vehicle StartThe vehicle may have this featurethat allows you to start the enginefrom outside the vehicle./ (Remote Vehicle Start): Thisbutton will be on the RKEtransmitter if the vehicle has remotestart.

Vehicles with an automatic climatecontrol system will default to aheating or cooling mode dependingon the outside temperature during aremote start. Once the key is turnedto ON/RUN, the system will turn onat the setting the vehicle was lastset to. If the vehicle has heatedseats, they may come on during aremote start. See Heated FrontSeats on page 39 for moreinformation.Laws in some local communitiesmay restrict the use of remotestarters. For example, some lawsrequire a person using remote startto have the vehicle in view. Checklocal regulations for anyrequirements.There are other conditions whichcan affect the performance of thetransmitter. See Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) System on page 23 foradditional information.

Starting the Engine Using RemoteStart

To start the engine using the remotestart feature:

1. Press and release Q on theRKE transmitter.

2. Press and hold / for abouttwo seconds. The turn signallamps will briefly flash to confirmthe vehicle has been started.The parking lamps will turn onand remain on as long as theengine is running. The vehicle'sdoors will be locked.

3. The key must be inserted andturned to ON/RUN beforedriving.The engine will shut off after10 minutes unless a timeextension is done or the key isinserted and turned to ON/RUN.



Extending Engine Run Time

For a 10-minute extension, repeatSteps 1 and 2 while the engine isstill running. The remote start canbe extended once.When the remote start is extended,the second 10 minutes will startimmediately.For example, if the engine has beenrunning for 5 minutes, and10 minutes are added, the enginewill run for a total of 15 minutes.A maximum of two remote starts orremote start attempts are allowedbetween ignition cycles.The vehicle's ignition switch mustbe turned to ON/RUN and then backto LOCK/OFF using the key, beforethe remote start procedure can beused again.

Shutting the Engine Off After aRemote Start

To shut off the engine:. Press / until the parking lamps

turn off.. Turn on the hazard warning

flashers.. Insert the key and turn it to ON/

RUN and then back toLOCK/OFF.

Conditions in Which Remote StartWill Not Work

The remote vehicle start feature willnot operate if:. The key is in the ignition.. The hood or doors are not

closed.. The hazard warning flashers

are on.

. There is an emission controlsystem malfunction.

. The engine coolant temperatureis too high.

. The oil pressure is low.

. Two remote vehicle starts havealready been used.

. The vehicle is not in P (Park).Remote Start Ready

If the vehicle does not have theremote vehicle start feature, it mayhave the remote start ready feature.This feature allows your dealer toadd the manufacturer's remotevehicle start feature. See yourdealer to add the manufacturer'sremote vehicle start feature to thevehicle.



Door Locks

{ WARNINGUnlocked doors can bedangerous.

. Passengers, especiallychildren, can easily open thedoors and fall out of a movingvehicle. The chance of beingthrown out of the vehicle in acrash is increased if thedoors are not locked. So, allpassengers should wearsafety belts properly and thedoors should be lockedwhenever the vehicle isdriven.

. Young children who get intounlocked vehicles may beunable to get out. A child canbe overcome by extreme heatand can suffer permanentinjuries or even death fromheat stroke. Always lock thevehicle whenever leaving it.

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WARNING (Continued)

. Outsiders can easily enterthrough an unlocked doorwhen slowing or stopping thevehicle. Lock the doors tohelp prevent this fromhappening.

To lock or unlock a door from theoutside of the vehicle, use theRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter. Pull the handle oncefrom the inside to unlock the door,and a second time to open it.

Power Door Locks

There is a power door lock switchon the instrument panel.



There are power door lock switcheson the front door panels.Q : Press to lock the doors.K : Press to unlock the doors.When locking the doors with apower door lock switch and a dooror the liftgate is open, the doors willlock five seconds after the last dooris closed. Three chimes sound tosignal the delayed locking feature isin use.

Pressing the power lock switchtwice or Q on the RKE transmittertwice will override the delayedlocking feature and immediately lockall doors.This feature can be programmed.See Delayed Door Lock underVehicle Personalization onpage 533.

Safety Locks

The rear door safety locks switch ison the instrument panel.

Rear door safety locks preventpassengers from opening the reardoors from inside the vehicle.

Press { to activate the safety locks.When activated, the LED light in theswitch changes to amber.Press { again to deactivate thesafety locks.



Doors

Liftgate

{ WARNINGExhaust gases can enter thevehicle if it is driven with theliftgate or trunk/hatch open,or with any objects that passthrough the seal between thebody and the trunk/hatch orliftgate. Engine exhaust containscarbon monoxide (CO) whichcannot be seen or smelled. It cancause unconsciousness and evendeath.If the vehicle must be driven withthe liftgate or trunk/hatch open:

. Close all of the windows.

. Fully open the air outlets onor under the instrumentpanel.

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WARNING (Continued)

. Adjust the climate controlsystem to a setting thatbrings in only outside air andset the fan speed to thehighest setting. See ClimateControl Systems in theIndex.

. If the vehicle is equipped witha power liftgate, disable thepower liftgate function.

For more information aboutcarbon monoxide, see EngineExhaust on page 928.

Notice: If you open the liftgatewithout checking for overheadobstructions such as a garagedoor, you could damage theliftgate or the liftgate glass.Always check to make sure thearea above and behind the liftgateis clear before opening it.

Manual Liftgate

To unlock the liftgate, press thepower door lock switch or press "on the Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter twice. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation on page 23.

To open the liftgate, press the touchpad under the liftgate handle andlift up.Use the pull cup to lower and closethe liftgate. Do not press the touchpad while closing the liftgate. Thismay cause the liftgate to beunlatched.Always close the liftgate beforedriving.



Power Liftgate

On vehicles with a power liftgate,the vehicle must be in P (Park) tooperate. The taillamps flash whenthe power liftgate moves.

{ WARNINGYou or others could be injured ifcaught in the path of the powerliftgate. Make sure there is no onein the way of the liftgate as it isopening and closing.

The power liftgate has three modesof operation. Mode selection iscontrolled by the interior modeswitch.

Choose the power liftgate mode byturning the dial on the switch untilthe indicator lines up with thedesired position. The vehicle mustbe in P (Park).

The three modes are:MAX: The liftgate power opens tothe full open height.3/4: The liftgate power opens to areduced open height that can be setby the vehicle operator. Use thissetting to prevent the liftgate fromopening into overhead obstructionssuch as a garage door or roofmounted cargo during poweroperation. The liftgate can still befully opened manually.OFF: The liftgate only operatesmanually in this position.Manual operation of a liftgate thatalso has power operation requiresmore effort than a standard manualliftgate.



In either the MAX or the 3/4 mode,the liftgate can be power openedand closed by:. First pressing K and then

pressing and holdingV on theRKE transmitter until the liftgatestarts moving. See RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation on page 23.

. Pressing the power liftgatebutton in the center of the modeswitch on the overhead console,with the driver door unlocked.

. Pressing the touch pad switchon the liftgate outside handle,with all doors unlocked, to openthe liftgate.

Press and release8 on theliftgate adjacent to the latch to closethe liftgate.Pressing any button, or the touchpad switch, while the liftgate ismoving stops it. Pressing the buttonor RKE transmitter again reversesthe direction. The touch pad switchwill stop the liftgate from moving.There is a minimum distance thatthe power liftgate must already beopen for the system to hold it open.If movement is stopped below thatminimum, the liftgate closes.

Do not force the liftgate open orclosed during a power cycle.The power liftgate may betemporarily disabled under extremetemperatures or low batteryconditions. If this occurs, the liftgatecan still be operated manually.If the vehicle is shifted out ofP (Park) while the power function isin progress, the liftgate powerfunction will continue to completion.If the vehicle is shifted out ofP (Park) and accelerated before thepower liftgate latch is closed, theliftgate may reverse to the openposition. Cargo could fall out of thevehicle. Always make sure thepower liftgate is closed and latchedbefore driving away.If the liftgate is power opened andthe liftgate support struts have lostpressure, the turn signals flash anda chime will sound. The liftgatestays open temporarily, and thenslowly closes. See a dealer forservice before using the liftgate.



Obstacle Detection Features

If the liftgate encounters an obstacleduring a power open or close cycle,a warning chime will sound and theliftgate will automatically reversedirection to the full closed or openposition. After removing theobstruction, the power liftgateoperation can be used again. If theliftgate encounters multipleobstacles on the same power cycle,the power function will deactivateand a message will display in theDriver Information Center (DIC) ,see Object Detection SystemMessages on page 529. Afterremoving the obstructions, theliftgate will resume normal poweroperation.Pinch sensors are located on theside edges of the liftgate. If anobject is caught between the liftgateand the vehicle and presses againstthis sensor, the liftgate will reversedirection and open fully. The liftgatewill remain open until it is activatedagain or closed manually.

Power Liftgate 3/4 Mode

To program the liftgate openingheight:1. Turn the liftgate switch to either

the MAX , or the 3/4 modeposition and power open theliftgate.

2. Stop the liftgate movement atthe desired height by pressingany liftgate switch. Manuallyadjust the liftgate position ifrequired.

3. Press and hold the button on theliftgate adjacent to the latch untilthe turn signals flash and a beepsounds to indicate that the newsetting is recorded.

When power opened with the 3/4mode selected, the liftgate stops atthe new set position.

If there is no audible and visualfeedback when setting theintermediate stop position, theliftgate height is being set below the3/4 open height minimum(approximately 1.5 m or 5 ft). Theliftgate cannot be set below thatminimum and the new setting willnot be recorded.Manual Operation of PowerLiftgate

To change the liftgate to manualoperation, turn the mode switch tothe OFF position.With the power liftgate disabled andall of the doors unlocked, the liftgatecan be manually opened andclosed. Manual operation of aliftgate that also has poweroperation requires more effort thana standard manual liftgate.



To open the liftgate, press the touchpad on the handle on the outside ofthe liftgate, and lift the gate open. Toclose the liftgate, use the pull cup tolower the liftgate and close. With thepower liftgate disabled, the liftgateelectric latch will still power latchonce contact is made with thestriker. Always close the liftgatebefore driving.IfV on the RKE transmitter ispressed while power operation isdisabled, the turn signals flash andthe liftgate will not move.The liftgate has an electric latch.If the battery is disconnected or haslow voltage, the liftgate will notopen. The liftgate will resumeoperation when the battery isreconnected and charged.

Vehicle SecurityThis vehicle has theft-deterrentfeatures; however, they do not makeit impossible to steal.

Anti-theft Alarm SystemThis vehicle has an anti-theft alarmsystem.Arming the System

To arm the system, do one of thefollowing:. Press Q on the RKE transmitter.. Lock the vehicle using the key in

the driver door.The alarm automatically arms afterabout 30 seconds. The securitylight, located on the instrumentpanel, flashes.PressV on the RKE transmitter toopen the liftgate without setting offthe alarm. The system rearms whenthe liftgate is closed.

Disarming the System

To disarm the system, do one of thefollowing:. Press K on the RKE transmitter.. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN.. Allow the alarm to time out after

about 30 seconds and resetitself.

The alarm automatically disarms.If the system is armed and any dooris unlocked without pressing K onthe RKE transmitter, the alarmsounds.



How to Detect a TamperCondition

If K is pressed and the hornsounds, an attempted break-in hasoccurred while the system wasarmed.If the alarm has been activated, theTHEFT ATTEMPTED message willappear on the DIC. See Key andLock Messages on page 529 foradditional information.

ImmobilizerSee Radio Frequency Statement onpage 1321 for informationregarding Part 15 of the FederalCommunications Commission (FCC)rules and Industry CanadaStandards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

Immobilizer OperationThis vehicle has a passivetheft-deterrent system.The system does not have to bemanually armed or disarmed.

The vehicle is automaticallyimmobilized when the key isremoved from the ignition.The system is automaticallydisarmed when the vehicle isstarted with the correct key. The keyuses a transponder that matches animmobilizer control unit in thevehicle and automatically disarmsthe system. Only an authorized keystarts the vehicle. The vehicle maynot start if the key is damaged.

The security light, located in theinstrument panel cluster, comes onif there is a problem with arming ordisarming the theft-deterrentsystem.

When trying to start the vehicle, thesecurity light comes on briefly whenthe ignition is turned on.If the engine does not start and thesecurity light stays on, there is aproblem with the system. Turn theignition off and try again.If the engine still does not start, andthe key appears to be undamagedor the light continues to stay on, tryanother ignition key. If the enginedoes not start with the other key, thevehicle needs service. If the vehicledoes start, the first key may bedamaged. See your dealer who canservice the theft-deterrent systemand have a new key made.Do not leave the key or device thatdisarms or deactivates thetheft-deterrent system in the vehicle.



Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

{ WARNINGA convex mirror can make things,like other vehicles, look fartheraway than they really are. If youcut too sharply into the right lane,you could hit a vehicle on theright. Check the inside mirror orglance over your shoulder beforechanging lanes.

The passenger side mirror is convexshaped. A convex mirror's surface iscurved so more can be seen fromthe driver seat.

Power Mirrors

To adjust the mirrors:1. Move the selector switch to

L (left) or R (right) to choose thedriver or passenger mirror.

2. Press the arrows on the controlpad to move each mirror in thedesired direction.

3. Return the selector switch to themiddle position.

Heated MirrorsFor vehicles with heated mirrors:The heated outside rearview mirrorsturn on when the rear windowdefogger is on and help to clear fogor frost from the surface of themirrors.1 (Rear Window Defogger): Thisbutton is on the climate controlpanel.See Rear Window Defogger underAutomatic Climate Control Systemon page 83 for more information.

Blind Spot MirrorsThe blind spot mirror is a smallconvex mirror built into the upperand outer corner of both outsidemirrors. It can show objects thatmay be in the vehicle's blind zone.



Driving with the Blind SpotMirror

Actual Mirror View

1. When the approaching vehicle isa long distance away, the imagein the main mirror is small andnear the inboard edge of themirror.

2. As the vehicle gets closer, theimage in the main mirror getslarger and moves outboard.

3. As the vehicle enters the blindzone, the image transitions fromthe main mirror to the blind spotmirror.

4. When the vehicle is in the blindzone, the image only appears inthe blind spot mirror.

Using the Outside Mirror withthe Blind Spot Mirror

1. Set the main mirror so that theside of the vehicle can just beseen and the blind spot mirrorhas an unobstructed view.

2. When checking for traffic orbefore changing a lane, look atthe main driver/passenger sidemirror to observe traffic in theadjacent lane, behind yourvehicle. Check the blind spotmirror for a vehicle in the blindzone. Then, glance over yourshoulder to double check beforemoving slowly into theadjacent lane.



Park Tilt MirrorsIf the vehicle is equipped withmemory mirrors, there is an optionto have the mirrors tilt down, whenin R (Reverse), to more easily seethe ground near the vehicle.When the vehicle is shifted toR (Reverse), both the driver andpassenger mirrors will tilt downward.They will return to their previousposition when the vehicle is shiftedout of R (Reverse), the ignition isturned to OFF, or the vehicle is leftin R (Reverse) for an extendedperiod of time.This feature can be turned on or off.See Vehicle Personalization onpage 533.

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview MirrorHold the inside rearview mirror inthe center and move it for a clearerview behind the vehicle. Adjust themirror to avoid glare from theheadlamps behind you. Push thetab forward for daytime use and pullit for nighttime use.Vehicles with OnStar have threecontrol buttons located at thebottom of the mirror. See yourdealer for more information on thesystem and how to subscribe toOnStar. See OnStar Overview onpage 141.

Automatic DimmingRearview MirrorThe vehicle may have an automaticdimming inside rearview mirror.Automatic dimming reduces theglare from the headlamps of thevehicle behind you. The dimmingfeature comes on and the indicatorlight comes on each time the vehicleis started.O : Press to turn automaticdimming on or off.Vehicles with OnStar have threeadditional control buttons located atthe bottom of the mirror. See yourdealer for more information on thesystem and how to subscribe toOnStar. See OnStar Overview onpage 141.

Cleaning the Mirror

Do not spray glass cleaner directlyon the mirror. Use a soft toweldampened with water.



Windows

{ WARNINGLeaving children, helpless adults,or pets in a vehicle with thewindows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome by theextreme heat and sufferpermanent injuries or even deathfrom heat stroke. Never leave achild, a helpless adult, or a petalone in a vehicle, especially withthe windows closed in warm orhot weather.

The vehicle aerodynamics aredesigned to improve fuel economyperformance. This may result in apulsing sound when a window ispartially open. To reduce the sound,open another window or the sunroof(if equipped).

Power Windows

{ WARNINGLeaving children in a vehicle withthe keys is dangerous for manyreasons. Children or others couldbe badly injured or even killed.They could operate the powerwindows or other controls or evenmake the vehicle move. Thewindows will function and theycould be seriously injured or killedif caught in the path of a closingwindow. Do not leave keys in avehicle with children.When there are children in therear seat use the window lockoutbutton to prevent unintentionaloperation of the windows.



The power windows work when theignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in RetainedAccessory Power (RAP). SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP)on page 925.

Press the front of the switch to openthe window. Pull the switch up toclose it.

Express Down Windows

Windows that have theexpressdown feature allow thewindows to be lowered withoutholding the switch. Press thewindow switch fully and release it toactivate the expressdown feature.The express mode can be canceledat any time by briefly pressing,or pulling the switch.

Window Lockout

o (Window Lockout): This featureprevents the rear passengerwindows from operating, exceptfrom the driver position.Presso to activate the rearwindow lockout switch. The LEDlight comes on when activated.Presso again to deactivate thelockout switch.



Sun Visors

Pull the sun visor down to blockglare. Detach the sun visor from thecenter mount to pivot to the sidewindow, or to extend along the rod,if available.

Roof

SunroofOn vehicles with a sunroof, theswitches used to operate it are onthe headliner above the rearviewmirror. The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or inRetained Accessory Power (RAP) tooperate the sunroof. See IgnitionPositions on page 921 andRetained Accessory Power (RAP)on page 925.

. Press and hold the front or rearof the driver side switch to openor close the sunroof. Thesunshade automatically openswith the sunroof, but must beclosed manually.

. Press and hold the rear of thepassenger side switch to ventthe sunroof. Press and hold thefront of the switch to close.



Express-open/Express-close

Press and release the front or rearof the driver side switch toexpress-open or express-close thesunroof.

Anti-Pinch Feature

If an object is in the path of thesunroof when it is closing, theanti-pinch feature detects the objectand stops the sunroof from closingat the point of the obstruction. Thesunroof then returns to the full-openposition.

Dirt and debris may collect on thesunroof seal or in the track. Thiscould cause an issue with sunroofoperation, noise, or plugging thewater drainage system. Periodicallyopen the sunroof and remove anyobstacles or loose debris. Wipe thesunroof seal and roof sealing areausing a clean cloth, mild soap, andwater. Do not remove grease fromthe sunroof.



2 NOTES


Seats and Restraints 3-1

Seats andRestraints

Head RestraintsHead Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front SeatsSeat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-5Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Rear SeatsRear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Safety BeltsSafety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15Safety Belt Use DuringPregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-19Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20Replacing Safety Belt SystemParts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Airbag SystemAirbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-23When Should an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

What Makes an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

How Does an AirbagRestrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

What Will You See after anAirbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Passenger SensingSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

Servicing the Airbag-EquippedVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

Adding Equipment to theAirbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-33

Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-34Replacing Airbag SystemParts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-34

Child RestraintsOlder Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35Infants and YoungChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37

Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-40Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-41Lower Anchors and Tethersfor Children (LATCHSystem) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44

Replacing LATCH SystemParts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-49

Securing Child Restraints(Rear Seat ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49

Securing Child Restraints(Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-52


3-2 Seats and Restraints

Head RestraintsFront Seats

The vehicle's front seats have headrestraints in the outboard seatingpositions.

{ WARNINGWith head restraints that are notinstalled and adjusted properly,there is a greater chance thatoccupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do notdrive until the head restraints forall occupants are installed andadjusted properly.

Adjust the head restraint so that thetop of the restraint is at the sameheight as the top of the occupant'shead. This position reduces thechance of a neck injury in a crash.

The height of the head restraint canbe adjusted. Pull the head restraintup to raise it. Try to move the headrestraint to make sure that it islocked in place.To lower the head restraint, pressthe button, located on the top of theseatback, and push the headrestraint down. Try to move thehead restraint after the button isreleased to make sure that it islocked in place.The front seat outboard headrestraints are not designed to beremoved.



Rear Seats

The vehicle's rear seat has headrestraints in the outboard seatingpositions that cannot be adjusted.Rear outboard head restraints arenot designed to be removed.

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment

{ WARNINGYou can lose control of thevehicle if you try to adjust amanual driver seat while thevehicle is moving. The suddenmovement could startle andconfuse you, or make you push apedal when you do not want to.Adjust the driver seat only whenthe vehicle is not moving.

To adjust a manual seat:1. Pull the handle at the front of the

seat cushion.2. Move the seat forward or

rearward to adjust the seatposition.

3. Release the handle to stop theseat from moving.

4. Try to move the seat back andforth to be sure it is locked inplace.



Power Seat AdjustmentFourWay Power Driver Seat

A. Seat Position HandleB. Height Adjustment ControlTo adjust a power seat, if equipped:. Move the seat forward or

rearward using the handle underthe front of the seat cushion (A).See Seat Adjustment onpage 33.

. Raise or lower the entire seat bymoving the control (B) upor down.

To adjust the seatback, seeReclining Seatbacks on page 35.

To adjust the lumbar support, seeLumbar Adjustment on page 35.

EightWay Power Seats

To adjust a power seat, if equipped:. Move the seat forward or

rearward by sliding the controlforward or rearward.

. Raise or lower the front or rearpart of the seat cushion bymoving the front or rear of thecontrol up or down.

. Raise or lower the entire seat bymoving the entire control upor down.

To adjust the seatback, seeReclining Seatbacks on page 35.

To adjust the lumbar support, seeLumbar Adjustment on page 35.



Lumbar Adjustment

Power Lumbar

Eight-Way Power Seat Shown,Four-Way Similar

A. Lumbar SwitchIf available, press and hold the frontor rear of the switch (A) to increaseor decrease lumbar support.Release the switch when theseatback reaches the desired levelof lumbar support.

Reclining Seatbacks

{ WARNINGSitting in a reclined position whenthe vehicle is in motion can bedangerous. Even when buckledup, the safety belts cannot dotheir job when reclined like this.The shoulder belt cannot do itsjob because it will not be againstyour body. Instead, it will be infront of you. In a crash, you couldgo into it, receiving neck or otherinjuries.The lap belt cannot do its jobeither. In a crash, the belt couldgo up over your abdomen. Thebelt forces would be there, not atyour pelvic bones. This couldcause serious internal injuries.

(Continued)

WARNING (Continued)

For proper protection when thevehicle is in motion, have theseatback upright. Then sit wellback in the seat and wear thesafety belt properly.

Do not have a seatback reclined ifthe vehicle is moving.



Manual Reclining Seatbacks

{ WARNINGYou can lose control of thevehicle if you try to adjust amanual driver seat while thevehicle is moving. The suddenmovement could startle andconfuse you, or make you push apedal when you do not want to.Adjust the driver seat only whenthe vehicle is not moving.

{ WARNINGIf either seatback is not locked, itcould move forward in a suddenstop or crash. That could causeinjury to the person sitting there.Always push and pull on theseatbacks to be sure they arelocked.

To recline a manual seatback:1. Lift the lever.2. Move the seatback to the

desired position, and thenrelease the lever to lock theseatback in place.


To return the seatback to the uprightposition:1. Lift the lever fully without

applying pressure to theseatback, and the seatback willreturn to the upright position.




Power Reclining Seatbacks

To adjust a power seatback,if available:. Tilt the top of the control

rearward to recline.. Tilt the top of the control forward

to raise.

Memory Seats

On vehicles with the memoryfeature, the 1 and 2 buttons onthe outboard side of the driver seatare used to manually save andrecall the driver seat and outsidemirror positions. These manuallystored positions are referred to asButton Memory positions.

The vehicle will also automaticallysave driver seat and outside mirrorpositions to the current driverRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter when the ignition isturned off. These automaticallystored positions are referred to asRKE Memory positions. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation on page 23 formore information.Storing Button Memory Positions

To save positions into ButtonMemory:1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback

recliner, and both outside mirrorsto the desired driving positions.

2. Press and hold MEM (Memory)and 1 at the same time until abeep sounds.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for asecond driver using 2.



Recalling Button MemoryPositions

To recall the manually saved ButtonMemory positions, press and hold1 or 2. The driver seat andoutside mirrors move to thepositions stored to those buttonswhen pressed. Releasing 1 or 2before the stored positions arereached stops the recall.If something has blocked the driverseat while recalling a memoryposition, the recall may stop.Remove the obstruction; then pressand hold the appropriate manualcontrol for the memory item that isnot recalling for two seconds. Tryrecalling the memory position againby pressing the appropriate memorybutton. If the memory position is stillnot recalling, see your dealer forservice.

Recalling RKE Memory Positions(Memory Remote Recall)

The Memory Remote Recall featurecan recall the driver seat andoutside mirrors to previously storedRKE Memory positions whenentering the vehicle.Every time the ignition is turned off,the positions of the driver seat andoutside mirrors are automaticallystored to the RKE transmitter thatwas used to start the vehicle. Thesepositions are called RKE Memorypositions and may be different thanthe previously mentioned ButtonMemory positions saved to the1 or 2 buttons. To automaticallyrecall RKE Memory positions,unlock the driver door with the RKEtransmitter and open the driver door.If the driver door is already open,pressing the RKE transmitter Kbutton will also activate the RKEMemory recall. The driver seat andoutside mirrors will move to thepreviously saved RKE Memorypositions.

This feature is turned on or off usingthe vehicle personalization menu.See Vehicle Personalization onpage 533 for more information.To stop recall movement, press anyof the memory, power mirror,or power seat controls.If something has blocked the driverseat while recalling a memoryposition, the recall may stop.Remove the obstruction; then pressand hold the appropriate manualcontrol for the memory item that isnot recalling for two seconds. Tryrecalling the memory position againby opening the driver door andpressing the RKE K button. If thememory position is still not recalling,see your dealer for service.



Easy Exit Driver Seat

This feature moves the seatrearward allowing the driver moreroom to exit the vehicle.To activate, turn the ignition off andopen the driver door. If the driverdoor is already open, turning theignition off will activate the easy exitdriver seat.This feature can be turned on or offusing the vehicle personalizationmenu. See Vehicle Personalizationon page 533 for more information.To stop recall movement, press oneof the memory or power seatcontrols.If something has blocked the driverseat while recalling the exit position,the recall may stop. Remove theobstruction; then press and hold thepower seat control rearward fortwo seconds. Try recalling the exitposition again. If the exit position isstill not recalling, see your dealer forservice.

Heated Front Seats

{ WARNINGIf you cannot feel temperaturechange or pain to the skin, theseat heater may cause burnseven at low temperatures. Toreduce the risk of burns, peoplewith such a condition should usecare when using the seat heater,especially for long periods oftime. Do not place anything onthe seat that insulates againstheat, such as a blanket, cushion,cover, or similar item. This maycause the seat heater tooverheat. An overheated seatheater may cause a burn or maydamage the seat.

Uplevel Climate Control SystemShown, Base Similar

If available, the buttons are near theclimate controls. To operate, theignition must be in ON/RUN.Press z or J to heat the driver orpassenger seat cushion andseatback.Press the button once for thehighest setting. With each press ofthe button, the heated seat willchange to the next lower setting,and then the off setting. Three lightsindicate the highest setting, and onelight indicates the lowest.



The passenger seat may takelonger to heat up.Remote Start Heated Seats

When it is cold outside, the heatedseats can be programmed to turn onautomatically during a remotevehicle start. The heated seats willbe canceled when the ignition isturned on. Press the heated seatbutton to use the heated seats afterthe vehicle is started.The heated seat button lights willnot turn on during a remote start.The temperature of an unoccupiedseat may be reduced.To program the heated seat featureto enabled, see VehiclePersonalization on page 533 formore information.

Rear SeatsSplit Folding Seatbacks

With this feature, either side of therear seatback can be folded downfor more cargo space.

{ WARNINGIf either seatback is not locked, itcould move forward in a suddenstop or crash. That could causeinjury to the person sitting there.Always push and pull on theseatbacks to be sure they arelocked.

{ WARNINGA safety belt that is improperlyrouted, not properly attached,or twisted will not provide theprotection needed in a crash. Theperson wearing the belt could beseriously injured. After raising therear seatback, always check to besure that the safety belts areproperly routed and attached, andare not twisted.



To fold the seatback down:Notice: Folding a rear seat withthe safety belts still fastened maycause damage to the seat or thesafety belts. Always unbuckle thesafety belts and return them totheir normal stowed positionbefore folding a rear seat.

1. Unbuckle the rear safety beltsand place the front seatbacks inthe upright position. SeeReclining Seatbacks onpage 35. 2. Lift the lever on the top of the

seatback.3. Fold the seatback forward.

The filler panel behind the seatwill fold with the seatback tospan the gap between the rearof the seat and the cargo area,creating a flat load floor. Do notlift the filler panel.

Keep the seatback in the upright,locked position when not in use.To recline the seatback:1. Lift and hold the lever on top of

the seatback.2. Tilt the seatback rearward, then

release the lever when theseatback is in the desiredposition.

To slide the entire seat forward orrearward:1. Lift and hold the release bar

under the front of the seatcushion to unlock the seat.

2. Slide the seat to the desiredposition.

3. Release the bar.4. Try to move the seat back and

forth to ensure the seat is lockedinto place.



Safety BeltsThis section of the manualdescribes how to use safety beltsproperly. It also describes somethings not to do with safety belts.

{ WARNINGDo not let anyone ride where asafety belt cannot be wornproperly. In a crash, if you or yourpass

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