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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1In s tru me n t Pa n e l.. . . . . . . . . . . . .1 -2Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4Vehicle F eatures . .. . . . . . . . . . .1 -16Performance and

M a i n t e n a n c e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2 0

Keys, Doors, andWindows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1K e y s a n d L o c k s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1

D o o r s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 8Vehicle Security .. . . . . . . . . . . . .2 -12Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 -15Interior Mirrors .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 -17W i n d o w s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1 7R o o f . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 2 0

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -2Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 -37

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Storage Compartments. . . . . . . . 4-1Roof Rack System. . . . . . . . . . . . .4 -3

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5 - 1C o n t r o l s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 2Warning Lights, Gauges, and

I n d i c a t o r s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 9Information Displays. . . . . . . . . . 5-22Vehicle Messages............5-27

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-35Universal Remote System . . . . 5-44

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1Ex te rio r L ig h tin g ... . . . . . . . . . . . .6 -1Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 -8Lighting F eatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 -9

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1I n t r o d u c t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 2R a d i o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 9Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18Rear Seat Infotainment. . . . . . . 7-30N a v i g a t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 6 1Voice Recognition............7-98P h o n e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 1 0 0

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2Starting and Operating. . . . . . . 9-20Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 -27Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-28Driv e Sy s te ms ... . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 -3 3

B r a k e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 3 3Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-35Cru is e Co n tro l. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 -4 0Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-42F u e l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 4 9Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53Conversions and Add-Ons. . . 9-65

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 - 1General Information. . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 0-3Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-29Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . .10-31Wheels and Tires. . . . . . . . . . . 10-39J u mp Sta rt in g ... . . . . . . . . . . . .1 0 -8 1


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Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0-86Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-89

Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1General Information. . . . . . . . . . 11-1Cadillac Premium Care

M a i n t e n a n c e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 - 3Maintenance Schedule. . . . . . . 11-3Special Application

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8

Additional Maintenancea n d C a r e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 - 8

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

Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-14

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1Vehicle D ata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2-2

Customer Information . . . . . . . 1 3 - 1Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12Vehicle Data Recording and

P r i v a c y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 - 1 4

OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1OnStar Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . .1 4-1OnStar Services . .. . . . . . . . . . . .1 4-2OnStar Additional

I n f o r m a t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 - 5

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


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Introduction iii

The names, logos, emblems,slogans, vehicle model names, andvehicle body designs appearing inthis manual including, but not limitedto, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC,the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath,ESCALADE, and ESV aretrademarks and/or service marks ofGeneral 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 or

due 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

Cadillac Motor Division wherever itappears in this manual.

Keep this manual in the vehicle forquick reference.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propritaires Canadiens

A French language manual can beobtained from your dealer, atwww.helminc.com, or from:

On peut obtenir un exemplaire dece guide en franais auprs duconcessionnaire ou l'adressesavant:

Helm, IncorporatedAttention: Customer Service

47911 Halyard DrivePlymouth, MI 48170

Using this Manual

To 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 where

it can be found.

Litho in U.S.A.Part No. 23159037 A First Printing 2013 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.


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iv Introduction

Danger, Warnings, andCautions

Warning messages found on vehicle

labels and in this manual describehazards and what to do to avoid orreduce them.

Dangerindicates a hazard with ahigh level of risk which will result inserious injury or death.

WarningorCaution indicates ahazard that could result in injury or

death.

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

Notice: This means there is

something 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.

Symbols

The 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 manual

for additional instructions orinformation.

* : This symbol is shown whenyou need to see a service manualfor additional instructions orinformation.

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.

0 : Adjustable Pedals

9 : Airbag Readiness Light#: Air Conditioning! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)% : Audio Steering Wheel Controlsor OnStar

$ : Brake System Warning Light" : Charging System

I : Cruise ControlB : Engine Coolant TemperatureO : Exterior Lamps# : Fog Lamps


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. : Fuel Gauge+ : Fuses

3 : Headlamp High/Low-BeamChanger

( : Heated Steering Wheel

j : LATCH System ChildRestraints

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp: : Oil Pressureg : Outside Power Foldaway

Mirrors

O : Power/ : Remote Vehicle Start

> : Safety Belt Reminders

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

_ : Tow/Haul Mode

d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak

M : Windshield Washer Fluid


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2 NOTES


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In Brief

Instrument Panel

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

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

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6W i n d o w s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 7

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7Memory F eatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -8Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8Heated and Ventilated

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-9Sa fe ty Be lts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -1 0Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11Steering Wheel

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12Throttle and Brake Pedal

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13Exterior Lighting .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-14Climate Controls .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15T ra n s mis s io n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -1 5

Vehicle FeaturesSteering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-16Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17Navigation System .. . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Driver InformationCenter (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Side Blind ZoneAlert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Rear VisionCamera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-18Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19Universal Remote System . . . 1-19Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Performance and MaintenanceStabiliTrak System . . . . . . . . . 1-20Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-21

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-21E85 or FlexFuel .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21Driving for Better Fuel

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22


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Instrument Panel

English Version Shown; Metric Similar


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A. Air Vents on page 8-8.

B. Turn Signal Lever. See Turnand Lane-Change Signals onpage 6-7.

Windshield Wiper/Washer onpage 5-3.

C. Instrument Cluster onpage 5-10.

D. Hazard Warning Flashers onpage 6-7.

E. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic

Transmission on page 9-28.Driver Shift Control (DSC). SeeManual Mode on page 9-31.

F. Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-32.

G. Driver Information Center (DIC)Buttons. See Driver InformationCenter (DIC) on page 5-22.

H. Clock on page 5-6.

I. Infotainment on page 7-2.

J. StabiliTrak System onpage 9-35.

Rear Park Aid Disable Button.See Ultrasonic Parking Assiston page 9-42.

K. Steering Wheel Adjustment onpage 5-2.

L. Exterior Lamp Controls onpage 6-1.

M. Dome Lamp Override. SeeDome Lamps on page 6-9.

Instrument Panel IlluminationControl on page 6-8.

Fog Lamps on page 6-7.

N. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Outof View). See MalfunctionIndicator Lamp on page 5-15.

O. Cruise Control on page 9-40.

Heated Steering Wheel onpage 5-3(If Equipped).

P. Horn on page 5-3.Q. Steering Wheel Controls on

page 5-2.

R. Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem on page 8-1.

S. Pedal Adjust Button. SeeAdjustable Throttle and BrakePedal on page 9-21.

Power Assist Steps onpage 2-12(If Equipped).


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Initial DriveInformation

This 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 RKE transmitter is used toremotely lock and unlock the doorsfrom up to 60 m (195 ft) away fromthe vehicle.

Press K to unlock the driver door.

Press K again within three secondsto unlock all remaining doors.

Press Q to lock all doors.

Lock and unlock feedback can bepersonalized. SeeVehiclePersonalization on page 5-35.

Press and hold 8 to open or

close the liftgate.

Press and hold m to open the

liftglass.

Press L and release to locate thevehicle.

Press L and hold forthree seconds to sound the panicalarm.

Press L again to cancel the panicalarm.

See Keys on page 2-1 and RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation on page 2-2.

Remote Vehicle StartIf equipped, the engine can bestarted from outside of the vehicle.

Starting the Vehicle

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at thevehicle.

2. Press and release Q.

3. Immediately, press and hold/for at least four seconds or untilthe turn signal lamps flash.


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When the vehicle starts, the parkinglamps will turn on and remain on aslong as the engine is running. Thedoors will be locked and the climate

control system may come on.

The engine will continue to run for10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a10-minute time extension. Remotestart can be extended only once.

Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start, do one ofthe following:

. Aim the RKE transmitter at the

vehicle and press and hold/until the parking lamps turn off.

. Turn on the hazard warningflashers.

. Turn the vehicle on and thenback off.

See Remote Vehicle Start onpage 2-5.

Door Locks

There are several ways to lock andunlock the vehicle.

From outside, use the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter orthe key in the driver door.

From inside, use the power doorlocks or the manual door locks. Tolock or unlock the door with themanual locks, push down or pull upon the manual lock knob.

Power Door LocksPress Q orK on the RKEtransmitter. SeeRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation onpage 2-2.

Premium Trim Shown, Uplevel

SimilarQ : Press to lock the doors.

K : Press to unlock the doors.

See Door Locks on page 2-6.


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Liftgate

A. License Plate Applique

B. Liftgate Handle

The liftglass or liftgate cannot beopened if the rear wiper is in motion.Attempting to open the liftglass orliftgate while the rear wiper is inmotion will cause the release of theliftglass or liftgate to delay until thewipers are parked off the liftglass.

Manual Liftgate Operation

To unlock the liftgate, press K onthe power door lock switch or press

K on the Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter twice. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation on page 2-2.

Press the touch pad on theunderside of the liftgate handle (B)and lift up.

Use the pull cup to lower and closethe liftgate. Do not press the touch

pad while closing the liftgate. Thiswill cause the liftgate to beunlatched.

Power Liftgate Operation

On vehicles with a power liftgate,the switch is on the overheadconsole.

The vehicle must be in P (Park) to

use the power feature. The taillampswill flash and a chime will soundwhen the power liftgate moves.

There are several ways to open andclose the power liftgate:

. Press and hold 8 on the RKE

transmitter until the liftgate startsmoving.

. Press 8 on the overheadconsole.

. Pressl on the bottom of the

liftgate next to the latch to close.

Pressing a second time while theliftgate is moving reverses the

direction.

To disable the power liftgatefunction, press OFF on the liftgateswitch. See Liftgate on page 2-8.

Liftglass

If equipped, there are two ways toopen the liftglass:

. Press the button on theunderside of the license plateapplique (A).

. Press mon the RKE

transmitter.


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Windows


Similar

The driver door has switches thatcontrol all windows. Eachpassenger door switch only controlsthat window. The power windowswork when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or inRetained Accessory Power (RAP).See Retained Accessory Power(RAP) on page 9-25.

Press the switch to lower thewindow. Pull the switch up to raiseit. See Windows on page 2-17andPower Windows on page 2-18.

Seat Adjustment

To adjust the seat:

. Move the seat forward orrearward by sliding the control

forward or rearward.. Raise or lower the front or rear

part 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 on

page 3-3.

Lumbar Adjustment

To adjust the lumbar support:

. Press and hold the front or rear

of the control to increase ordecrease lumbar support.

. Press and hold the top or bottomof the control to raise or lowerthe height of the support.


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See Lumbar Adjustment onpage 3-3.

Reclining Seatbacks

To adjust the seatback:

. Tilt the top of the controlrearward to recline.

. Tilt the top of the control forwardto raise.

See Reclining Seatbacks onpage 3-4.

Memory Features

The controls on the driver door areused to program and recall memorysettings for the driver seat, outsidemirrors, power steering column, andthe adjustable throttle and brakepedals.

See Memory Seats on page 3-5andVehicle Personalization on

page 5-35.

Second Row Seats

On vehicles with a 60/40 split benchor buckets seats, the seatbacks can

be folded for additional cargo space,or the seats can be folded andtumbled for easy entry/exit to thethird row seats. On vehicles withbucket seats, the seatbacks alsorecline.

See Second Row Seats onpage 3-8.

Third Row SeatsThe third row seatbacks can befolded, and the entire seat can betumbled or removed from thevehicle.

For detailed instructions, see ThirdRow Seats on page 3-12.


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Heated and VentilatedSeats

The buttons are on the climate

control panel.

{: Press to cool the entire seat.

+ : Press to heat theseatback only.

z : Press to heat the seat andseatback.

Press the desired button once forthe highest setting. With each pressof the button, the seat will change tothe next lower setting, and then tothe off setting. Indicator bars next tothe symbol on the climate control

display show the selected setting:three for high, two for medium, andone for low.

See Heated and Ventilated FrontSeats on page 3-6.

Heated Rear Seats

The buttons are on the Rear SearAudio (RSA) panel on the rear of the

center console.Press M orL to heat the left

outboard or right outboard seatcushion and to cycle through thetemperature settings.

See Heated Rear Seats onpage 3-7.

Head Restraint

AdjustmentDo 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 head

restraint height in the properposition.

See Head Restraints on page 3-2and Power Seat Adjustment onpage 3-3.


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Safety Belts

Refer to the following sections forimportant information on how to usesafety belts properly.

. Safety Belts on page 3-15.

. How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly on page 3-16.

. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-17.

. Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) onpage 3-45.

Passenger SensingSystem

The passenger sensing system,

if equipped, turns off the frontoutboard passenger frontal airbagunder certain conditions. No otherairbag is affected by the passengersensing system.

If the vehicle has one of theindicators pictured in the followingillustrations, then the vehicle has apassenger sensing system for the

front outboard passenger position.See Passenger Sensing System onpage 3-31.

The passenger airbag statusindicator, if equipped, will be visibleon the overhead console when thevehicle is started. See PassengerAirbag Status Indicator onpage 5-13.

United States


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Canada and Mexico

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors


Similar

Mirror Adjustment

1. Press (A) or (B) to select thedriver or passenger side mirror.

2. Press the arrows on the controlpad to move the mirror up,down, right, or left.

3. Press the opposite side to getthe control pad to a neutralposition.

Power Folding Mirrors

To fold the mirrors:

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

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

See Power Mirrors on page 2-16.

Automatic Dimming Mirror

The vehicle has an automaticdimming mirror. The driver outsidemirror automatically adjusts for theglare of the headlamps from behind.This feature comes on when thevehicle is started. See AutomaticDimming Mirror on page 2-16.

Heated Mirrors

The heated outside rearview mirrorsturn on when the rear windowdefogger is on.

Press1 to heat the mirrors.

See Heated Mirrors on page 2-16.

Park Tilt Mirrors

If the vehicle has the memorypackage, the driver and/orpassenger mirror tilt to apreselected position when the

vehicle is in R (Reverse). Thisfeature lets the driver view the curbwhen parallel parking. The mirrorsreturn to the original position whenthe vehicle is shifted out ofR (Reverse), or the ignition is turnedoff or to OFF/LOCK.

This feature can be programmed.See Vehicle Personalization on

page 5-35.


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Interior Mirror

Adjustment

Hold the mirror in the center and

move it to view the area behind thevehicle.

Automatic Dimming RearviewMirror

The mirror will automatically reducethe glare from the headlamps frombehind. The dimming feature comeson each time the vehicle is started.

See Automatic Dimming RearviewMirror on page 2-17.

Steering WheelAdjustment

Push the control up or down to tiltthe steering wheel up or down.

To set the memory position, seeVehicle Personalization onpage 5-35.

Throttle and Brake PedalAdjustment

The vehicle has adjustable throttle

and brake pedals that allow you tochange their positions.

The switch used to adjust thepedals is located on the centerconsole below the climate controlsystem.

Press the right and left arrows tomove the pedals either closer orfurther from your body.

See Adjustable Throttle and BrakePedal on page 9-21.


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Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

The dome lamps are located in the

overhead console.

They come on when any door isopened and turn off after all thedoors are closed.

Turn the instrument panelbrightness knob located below thedome lamp override button,clockwise to the farthest position tomanually turn on the dome lamps.The dome lamps remain on until theknob is turned counterclockwise.

Dome Lamp Override

The dome lamp override button islocated next to the exterior lampscontrol.

k : Press the button in and thedome lamps remain off when a dooris opened. Press the button again toreturn it to the extended position so

that the dome lamps come on whena door is opened.

Reading Lamps

For vehicles with reading lamps inthe overhead console, press thebutton located next to the lamp toturn it on or off.

The vehicle may also have reading

lamps in other locations. The lampsare fixed and cannot be adjusted.

For more information about interiorlamps, see:

. Dome Lamps on page 6-9.

.

Reading Lamps on page 6-9.. Instrument Panel Illumination

Control on page 6-8.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is on theinstrument panel to the left of thesteering wheel.

P : Turns off the automaticheadlamps and Daytime RunningLamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp


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control to the off position again willturn the automatic headlamps andDRL back on.

For vehicles first sold in Canada,

the off position only works when thevehicle is shifted into the P (Park)position.

AUTO: Automatically turns on theheadlamps at normal brightness,along with the parking lamps,instrument panel lights, license platelamps, and taillamps.

;: Turns on the parking lamps,along with the instrument panel

lights, license plate lamps, andtaillamps.

5 : Turns on the headlamps,parking lamps, instrument panellights, license plate lamps, andtaillamps.

See:

. Exterior Lamp Controls onpage 6-1.

. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)on page 6-5.

. Fog Lamps on page 6-7.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Turn the band with the wiper symbolto control the windshield wipers.

8 : For a single wipe, turn to8 ,then release. For several wipes,

hold the band on8 longer.

( : Turns the windshield wipers off.

6 : Turn the band up for morefrequent wipes or down for lessfrequent wipes.

w : Slow wipes.

1 : Fast wipes.L : Push the paddle at the top ofthe lever to spray washer fluid onthe windshield.

Rear Wiper Window Wiper/Washer

To turn the rear wiper on, slide thelever to a wiper position.

(: Turns the wiper off.

5 : Turns on the rear wiper delay.

Z : Turns on the rear wiper.

= : Press the button on the end ofthe lever to spray washer fluid onthe rear window.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer onpage 5-3and Rear Window Wiper/

Washer on page 5-4.


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Climate Controls

The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled withthis system.

Climate Control with Cooled and Heated Seats shown

A. Driver and PassengerTemperature Controls

B. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

C. Defrost

D. Air Recirculation

E. Rear Window Defogger

F. Air Conditioning

G. Heated and Cooled Seats

H. Fan Control

I. REAR (Rear Climate Control)

J. Air Delivery Mode Control

See Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem on page 8-1 and RearClimate Control System (RearClimate with Rear Seat Audio) on

page 8-6(If Equipped).

Transmission

Driver Shift Control (DSC)

The DSC switch is located on theshift lever.

To enable the DSC feature:

1. Move the column shift lever tothe M (Manual) position.

2. The Driver Information Center(DIC) display will show themessage MANUAL SHIFT on thefirst line and the current gear willbe displayed on the second line.This is the highest attainable


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range with all lower gearsaccessible. As an example,when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected,1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears

are available.3. Press the plus/minus buttons,

located on the steering columnshift lever, to select the desiredrange of gears for current drivingconditions. SeeManual Mode onpage 9-31.

While using DSC, cruise control andthe tow/haul mode can be used.

Grade Braking is not available whenDSC is active. See Tow/Haul Modeon page 9-32.

Vehicle Features

Steering Wheel Controls

If available, some audio controlscan be adjusted at the steeringwheel.

w : Press to go to the next favoriteradio station, track on a CD,or folder on an iPod or USBdevice.

c/x : Press to go to theprevious favorite radio station, trackon a CD, or folder on an iPod orUSB device. Press to reject an

incoming call, or to end a call.b /g : Press to silence the vehiclespeakers only. Press again to turnthe sound on. Press and hold longerthan two seconds to interact withOnStar or Bluetooth systems,if equipped.

+ e : Press to increase volume.

e : Press to decrease volume.

SRCE: Press to switch betweenthe radio and CD, and for equippedvehicles, the DVD, front auxiliary,and rear auxiliary.

: Press to seek the next radiostation, the next track or chapterwhile sourced to the CD or DVD

slot, or to select tracks and folderson an iPod or USB device.

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Cruise Control

I : Press to turn the system on oroff. The indicator light is on whencruise control is on and turns offwhen cruise control is off.

+ RES: Press briefly to make thevehicle resume to a previously setspeed, or press and hold to

accelerate.SET : Press to set the speed andactivate cruise control or make thevehicle decelerate.

[ : Press to disengage cruisecontrol without erasing the setspeed from memory.

See Cruise Control on page 9-40.

Navigation System

The navigation system providesdetailed maps of most majorfreeways and roads throughout theUnited States and Canada. After adestination has been set, thesystem provides turn-by-turninstructions for reaching thedestination. In addition, the systemcan help locate a variety of POIs(Points of Interest), such as banks,airports, restaurants, and more.

See Using the Navigation Systemon page 7-61 for more information.

Driver InformationCenter (DIC)

The DIC display is located in the

center of the instrument cluster.It shows the status of many vehiclesystems and enables access to thepersonalization menu.

The DIC buttons are located on theinstrument panel, next to the

steering wheel.

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instantaneous economy, andaverage vehicle speed. Thecompass and outside airtemperature will also be shown in

the display. The temperature will beshown in C or F depending on theunits selected.

T : Press to display the oil life,units, side blind zone system on/off,tire pressure readings for vehicleswith the Tire Pressure MonitorSystem (TPMS), compass zonesetting, and compass recalibration.

U : Press to customize the featuresettings on your vehicle. SeeVehicle Personalization onpage 5-35for more information.

V : Press to set or reset certainfunctions and to turn off oracknowledge messages on the DIC.

For more information, see DriverInformation Center (DIC) onpage 5-22.

Vehicle Customization

Some vehicle features can beprogrammed by using the DICbuttons next to the steering wheel.

These features include:

. Language

. Door Lock and Unlock Settings

. RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback

. Lighting

. Chime Volume

. Memory Features

. Digital Speedometer Display

See Vehicle Personalization onpage 5-35.

Side Blind ZoneAlert (SBZA)

If equipped, SBZA will detect

vehicles in the next lane over in thevehicle's side blind zone area.When this happens, the SBZAdisplay will light up in thecorresponding outside side mirrorand will flash if the turn signal is on.

See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)on page 9-44.

Rear Vision

Camera (RVC)If available, the RVC displays a viewof the area behind the vehicle onthe navigation screen when thevehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).Once shifted out of R (Reverse), thenavigation screen will go back to thelast screen that had been displayed,after a delay.

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 9-45.

Ultrasonic Parking Assist

If available, this system uses

sensors on the rear bumper toassist with parking and avoidingobjects while in R (Reverse).It operates at speeds less than


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8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audiblebeeps to provide distance andsystem information.

Keep the sensors on the vehicle's

rear bumper clean to ensure properoperation.

See Ultrasonic Parking Assist onpage 9-42.

Power Outlets

The accessory power outlets can beused to plug in electrical equipment,

such as a cell phone or MP3 player.The vehicle has three accessorypower outlets:

. Inside the floor consolestorage bin.

. On the rear of the floor console.

. In the rear cargo area on thepassenger side.

The accessory power outlets arepowered, even when the ignition isin LOCK/OFF. Continuing to use

power outlets while the ignition is inLOCK/OFF may cause the vehicle'sbattery to run down.

See Power Outlets on page 5-6.

Universal Remote System

Vehicles with the Universal RemoteSystem will have these buttonslocated in the headliner.

This system provides a way toreplace up to three remote controltransmitters used to activatedevices such as garage dooropeners, security systems, andhome automation devices.

Read the instructions completelybefore attempting to program thetransmitter. Because of the steps

involved, it may be helpful to haveanother person assist withprogramming the transmitter.

See Universal Remote System on

page 5-44.

Sunroof

A. Open or Close

B. Vent

On vehicles with a sunroof, thesunroof only operates when theignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY orON/RUN, or when Retained


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Accessory Power (RAP) is active.See Retained Accessory Power(RAP) on page 9-25.

Vent: From the closed position,

press the rear of switch (B) to ventthe sunroof.

Open/Close: To open the sunroof,press and hold switch (A) until thesunroof reaches the desiredposition. Press and hold the front ofswitch (A) to close it.

Express-Open/Express-Close: Toexpress-open the sunroof, fullypress and release the rear ofswitch (A) until the sunroof reachesthe desired position. Toexpress-close the sunroof, fullypress and release the front ofswitch (A). Press the switch again tostop it.

When the sunroof is opened, an airdeflector will automatically raise.The air deflector will retract whenthe sunroof is closed.

The sunroof also has a sunshadewhich can be pulled forward to blocksun rays. The sunshade must beopened and closed manually.

If an object is in the path of thesunroof while it is closing, theanti-pinch feature will detect theobject and stop the sunroof.

See Sunroof on page 2-20.

Performance andMaintenance

StabiliTrak

SystemThe vehicle has a traction controlsystem that limits wheel spin andthe StabiliTrak system that assistswith directional control of the vehiclein difficult driving conditions. Bothsystems turn on automatically everytime the vehicle is started.

. To turn off traction control, press

and release g on the instrumentpanel. The appropriate DICmessage displays. See RideControl System Messages onpage 5-32.

. To turn off both traction controland StabiliTrak, press and holdg untilg illuminates and theappropriate DIC messagedisplays. See Ride ControlSystem Messages on page 5-32.

. Press and release g again toturn on both systems.


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For more information, seeStabiliTrak System on page 9-35.

Tire Pressure Monitor

This vehicle may have a TirePressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The low tire pressure warning lightalerts to a significant loss inpressure of one of the vehicle'stires. If the warning light comes on,stop as soon as possible and inflatethe tires to the recommendedpressure shown on the Tire andLoading Information label. SeeVehicle Load Limits on page 9-14.

The warning light will remain on untilthe tire pressure is corrected.

The low tire pressure warning lightmay come on in cool weather whenthe vehicle is first started, and then

turn off as the vehicle is driven. Thismay be an early indicator that thetire pressures are getting low andthe tires need to be inflated to the

proper pressure.The TPMS does not replace normalmonthly tire maintenance. Maintainthe correct tire pressures.

See Tire Pressure Monitor Systemon page 10-48.

Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculatesengine oil life based on vehicle useand displays a DIC message whenit is necessary to change the engineoil and filter. The oil life systemshould be reset to 100% onlyfollowing an oil change.

Resetting the Oil Life System

1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING

on the DIC.

2. Press and hold the SET/RESETbutton on the DIC for more thanfive seconds. The oil life willchange to 100%.

See Engine Oil Life System onpage 10-9.

E85 or FlexFuel

Vehicles with a yellow fuel cap canuse either unleaded gasoline orethanol fuel containing up to 85%ethanol (E85). See E85 or FlexFuelon page 9-50. For all other vehicles,use only the unleaded gasolinedescribed underRecommendedFuel on page 9-49.

Driving for Better FuelEconomy

Driving habits can affect fuelmileage. Here are some driving tipsto get the best fuel economypossible.

. Avoid fast starts and acceleratesmoothly.

. Brake gradually and avoidabrupt stops.

. Avoid idling the engine for longperiods of time.


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. When road and weatherconditions are appropriate, usecruise control.

. Always follow posted speed

limits 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 number

molded into the tire's sidewallnear the size.

. Follow recommended scheduledmaintenance.

Roadside Service

U.S.: 1-800-224-1400

Canada: 1-800-882-1112

TTY Users (U.S. Only):1-888-889-2438

Mexico: 01-800-466-0805

New vehicles are automaticallyenrolled in the Roadside Serviceprogram.

See Roadside Service onpage 13-5.

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 14-1.


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Keys, Doors, andWindows

Keys and LocksKeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

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

System Operation .. . . . . . . . . . 2-2Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-5Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 -7Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 2-7Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 -8

DoorsLiftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . 2-12Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-14

Exterior MirrorsConvex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16Heated Mirrors ............... 2-16

Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . 2-16Park Tilt Mirrors .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Interior MirrorsAutomatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

WindowsWindows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17Power Windows .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

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

Keys and Locks

Keys

{ Warning

Leaving children in a vehicle withthe ignition key is dangerous andchildren or others could beseriously injured or killed. Theycould operate the power windowsor othercontrols or make thevehicle move. The windows will

function with the keys in theignition, and children or otherscould be caught in the path of aclosing window. Do not leavechildren in a vehicle with theignition key.

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The key can be used for the ignition

and door locks.See your dealer if a replacementkey or additional key is needed.

If the vehicle has an ignition and itbecomes difficult to turn the key,inspect the key blade for debris.Periodically clean with a brushor pick.

If locked out of your vehicle, contactRoadside Service. See RoadsideService on page 13-5for moreinformation.

With an active OnStar subscription,an OnStar Advisor may remotelyunlock the vehicle. See OnStarOverview on page 14-1.

Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) System

See Radio Frequency Statement onpage 13-15.

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 Operation

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

transmitter functions work up to60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.

There are other conditions whichcan affect the performance of thetransmitter. SeeRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System on page 2-2.

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With Remote Start and Power

Liftgate and Liftglass (Without

Remote Start Similar)

The following functions may beavailable if this vehicle has theRKE system:

Q (Lock): Press to lock all thedoors.

If enabled through the DriverInformation Center (DIC), the turn

signal lamps flash once to indicatelocking has occurred. If enabledthrough the DIC, the horn chirps

when Q is pressed again within

three seconds. SeeVehiclePersonalization on page 5-35foradditional information.

Pressing Q arms the contenttheft-deterrent system. SeeVehicleAlarm System on page 2-12.

K (Unlock): Press once to unlock

only the driver door. IfK is pressedagain within three seconds, allremaining doors unlock. The interiorlamps may come on and stay on for20 seconds or until the ignition isturned on.

If enabled through the DIC, the turnsignal lamps flash twice to indicateunlocking has occurred. See VehiclePersonalization on page 5-35.If enabled through the DIC, theexterior lamps turn on briefly if it isdark enough outside. SeeApproach Lighting underVehiclePersonalization on page 5-35.

Pressing K on the RKE transmitterdisarms the content theft-deterrentsystem. See Vehicle Alarm Systemon page 2-12.

/ (Remote Vehicle Start): For

vehicles with this feature, press /to start the engine from outside thevehicle using the RKE transmitter.

See Remote Vehicle Start onpage 2-5for additional information.

8 (Power Liftgate): Press andhold to open and close the liftgate.The taillamps flash and a chimesounds to indicate when the liftgateis opening and closing.

m (Liftglass): Press and hold toopen the liftglass.

L (Vehicle Locator/PanicAlarm): Press and release tolocate the vehicle. The turn signallamps flash and the horn soundsthree times.

Press and holdL forthree seconds to activate the panicalarm. The turn signal lamps flash

and the horn sounds repeatedly for30 seconds. The alarm turns off

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when the ignition is moved to

ON/RUN orL is pressed again.The ignition must be in LOCK/OFFfor the panic alarm to work.

The vehicle comes withtwo transmitters. Each transmitterwill have a number on top of it,1 or2. These numberscorrespond to the driver of thevehicle. For example, the memoryseat position for driver 1 will berecalled when using the transmitterlabeled 1, if enabled through the

DIC. See Memory Seats onpage 3-5for more information.

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 work

once the new transmitter isprogrammed. Each vehicle canhave up to eight transmittersprogrammed to it. See your dealer

to have transmitters programmed tothe vehicle.

Battery Replacement

Replace the battery if the REPLACEBATTERY IN REMOTE KEYmessage displays in the DIC. SeeREPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTEKEYunderKey and LockMessages on page 5-30for

additional information.

Notice: When replacing thebattery, do not touch any of thecircuitry on the transmitter. Staticfrom your body could damage thetransmitter.

To replace the battery:

1. Separate the transmitter with aflat, thin object inserted into thenotch, located above themetal base.

2. Remove the old battery. Do notuse a metal object.

3. Insert the new battery, positiveside facing up. Replace with aCR2032 or equivalent battery.

4. Snap the transmitter backtogether.

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Remote Vehicle Start

This feature allows you to start theengine from outside of the vehicle.It may also start up the vehicle's

heating or air conditioning systemsand rear window defogger. Normaloperation of the system will returnafter the key is turned to the ON/RUN position.

During a remote start, the climatecontrol system will default to aheating or cooling mode dependingon the outside temperatures.

During a remote start, if the vehiclehas an automatic climate controlsystem and heated seats, theheated seats will turn on duringcolder outside temperatures and willshut off when the key is turned toON/RUN. If the vehicle does nothave an automatic climate controlsystem, during remote start, you will

need to manually turn the heatedseats on and off. See Heated andVentilated Front Seats on page 3-6for additional information.

Laws in some communities mayrestrict the use of remote starters.For example, some laws mayrequire a person using the remotestart to have the vehicle in viewwhen doing so. Check localregulations for any requirements onremote starting of vehicles.

Do not use the remote start featureif the vehicle is low on fuel. Thevehicle may run out of fuel.

The RKE transmitter range may beless while the vehicle is running.

There are other conditions whichcan affect the performance of thetransmitter, see Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) System on page 2-2foradditional information.

/ (Remote Start): This button willbe on the RKE transmitter if youhave remote start.

To start the vehicle using the remotestart feature:

1. Aim the transmitter at thevehicle.

2. Press and release Q.

3. Immediately press and hold /until the turn signal lamps flash.

If you cannot see the vehicle'slamps, press and hold / for atleast four seconds.

When the vehicle starts, theparking lamps will turn on andremain on while the vehicle isrunning. The doors will belocked and the climate controlsystem may come on.

The engine will continue to runfor 10 minutes. Repeat the stepsfor a 10-minute time extension.Remote start can be extendedonly once.

After entering the vehicle during aremote start, insert and turn the keyto ON/RUN to drive the vehicle.

To cancel a remote start, do any ofthe following:

. Aim the RKE transmitter at the

vehicle and press and hold /until the parking lamps turn off.

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. Turn on the hazard warningflashers.

. Turn the ignition on and thenback off.

The vehicle can be remote startedtwo separate times between drivingsequences. The engine will run for10 minutes after each remote start.

Or, you can extend the engine runtime by another 10 minutes withinthe first 10 minute remote start timeframe, and before the engine stops.

For example, ifQ and then/

arepressed again after the vehicle hasbeen running for five minutes,10 minutes are added, allowing theengine to run for 15 minutes.

The additional 10 minutes areconsidered a second remote vehiclestart.

After the vehicle's engine has been

started two times using / , or asingle remote start with one timeextension, the vehicle must bestarted with the key.

After the key is removed from theignition, the vehicle can be remotestarted again.

The vehicle cannot be remote

started if the key is in the ignition,the hood is not closed, or if there isan emission control systemmalfunction and the malfunctionindicator lamp is on.

Also, the engine will turn off during aremote vehicle start if the coolanttemperature gets too high or if theoil pressure gets low.

Door Locks

{ Warning

Unlocked doors can bedangerous.

. Passengers, especiallychildren, can easily open the

doors and fall out of a movingvehicle. When a door islocked, the handle will not

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Warning (Continued)

open it. The chance of beingthrown out of the vehicle in a

crash 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 be

unable to get out. A child canbe overcome by extreme heatand can suffer permanentinjuries or even death fromheat stroke. Always lock thevehicle whenever leaving it.

. Outsiders can easily enterthrough an unlocked doorwhen you slow down or stop

the vehicle. Locking the doorscan help prevent this fromhappening.

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There are several ways to lock andunlock the vehicle.

From outside, use the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or

the key in the driver door.From inside, use the power doorlocks or manual door locks. To lockor unlock the door with the manuallocks, push down or pull up on themanual lock knob.

Power Door Locks

Press Q orK

on the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation on page 2-2.

Premium Trim Shown, UpLevel

Similar

Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors.

K (Unlock): Press to unlock thedoors.

Delayed Locking

When locking the doors with thepower lock switch and a door or theliftgate is open, the doors will lock

five seconds after the last door isclosed. You will hear three chimesto signal that the delayed lockingfeature is in use.

Pressing the power lock switchtwice will override the delayedlocking feature and immediately lockall the doors.

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

This feature can be programmedusing the Driver InformationCenter (DIC). See Delay DoorLock under Vehicle Personalizationon page 5-35.

Automatic Door Locks

The vehicle may have an automaticlock/unlock feature. This feature canbe programmed using the Driver

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Information Center (DIC). SeeVehicle Personalization onpage 5-35.

Lockout ProtectionIf the driver side power door lockswitch is pressed when the driverdoor is open and the key is in theignition, all of the doors will lock andthen the driver door will unlock.

If the passenger side power doorlock switch is pressed when thefront passenger door is open and

the key is in the ignition, all of thedoors will lock and then the frontpassenger door will unlock.

Safety Locks

The vehicle has rear door securitylocks to prevent passengers fromopening the rear doors from theinside.

Open the rear doors to access thesecurity locks on the inside edge ofeach door.

To set the locks, insert a key intothe slot and turn it to the horizontalposition. The door can only beopened from the outside with thedoor unlocked. To return the door tonormal operation, turn the slot to thevertical position.

Doors

Liftgate

{ Warning

Exhaust 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 contains

carbon 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 on

or under the instrumentpanel.

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Warning (Continued)

. Adjust the climate controlsystem to a setting that

brings 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.

See Engine Exhaust onpage 9-27.

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.

A. License Plate Applique

B. Liftgate HandleThe liftglass or liftgate cannot beopened if the rear wiper is in motion.Attempting to open the liftglass orliftgate while the rear wiper is inmotion will cause the release of theliftglass or liftgate to delay until thewipers are parked off the liftglass.

Manual Liftgate Operation

To unlock the liftgate, press K onthe power door lock switch or pressK on the Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) transmitter twice. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation on page 2-2.

Press the touch pad on the

underside of the liftgate handle (B)and lift up.

Use the pull cup to lower and closethe liftgate. Do not press the touchpad while closing the liftgate. Thiswill cause the liftgate to beunlatched.

Power Liftgate Operation

On vehicles with a power liftgate,the switch is on the overheadconsole.

The vehicle must be in P (Park) touse the power feature. The taillampswill flash and a chime will soundwhen the power liftgate moves.



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{ Warning

You, or others, could be injured ifcaught in the path of the power

liftgate. Make sure there is no onein the way of the liftgate as it isopening and closing.

There are several ways to open andclose the power liftgate:

. Press and hold8 on the RKEtransmitter until the liftgate starts

moving.. Press8 on the overhead

console.

. Press l on the bottom of theliftgate next to the latch to close.

Pressing a second time while theliftgate is moving reverses thedirection.

To disable the power liftgatefunction, press OFF on the liftgateswitch.

The power liftgate may betemporarily disabled under extremetemperatures, or under low batteryconditions. If this occurs, the liftgatecan still be operated manually.

If the transmission is shifted out of P(Park) while the power function is inprogress, the liftgate power functionwill continue to completion. If thetransmission is shifted out of P(Park) and the vehicle acceleratesbefore the power liftgate latchesclosed, the liftgate may reverse tothe open position. Cargo could fall

out of the vehicle. Always makesure the power liftgate is closed andlatched before driving away.

If the liftgate is opened using poweroperation and the liftgate supportstruts have lost pressure, the turnsignals flash and a chime willsound. The liftgate stays opentemporarily, and then slowly closes.

See a dealer for service beforeusing the liftgate.

Obstacle Detection Features

If the liftgate encounters an obstacleduring a power open or close cycle,a warning chime will sound and the

liftgate 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 5-31. 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 against

this sensor, the liftgate will reversedirection and open fully. The liftgatewill remain open until it is activatedagain or closed manually.



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Manual Operation of PowerLiftgate

To change the liftgate to manualoperation, press OFF on the liftgate

switch.With the power liftgate disabled andall of the doors unlocked, the liftgatecan be manually opened andclosed.

To open the liftgate, press the touchpad on the handle (B) and lift up.Use the pull cup to lower and closethe liftgate. Do not press the touchpad while closing the liftgate. Thiswill cause the liftgate to beunlatched. The liftgate latch willpower close. Always close theliftgate before driving.

If8 on the RKE transmitter orl on the liftgate is pressed whilepower operation is disabled, thelamps will flash three times, but the

liftgate will not move.It is not recommended to drive withthe liftgate open, however, whendriving with the liftgate open; theliftgate should be set to manualoperation by pressing OFF on theliftgate switch on the center console.

The liftgate has an electric latch.If the battery is disconnected or has

low voltage, the liftgate will notopen. The liftgate will resumeoperation when the battery isreconnected and charged.

If the battery is properly connectedwith adequate voltage, the switch isnot disabled, and the liftgate still willnot function, see a dealer forservice.

Liftglass

If equipped, there are two ways toopen the liftglass:

. Press the button on theunderside of the license plateapplique (A).

. Pressmon the RKE

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Power Assist Steps

The vehicle may have power assiststeps. To enable or disable the

power assist steps pushj.

The power assist stepsautomatically extend from beneaththe vehicle on the side in which thedoor has been opened. Once thedoor is closed, the assist stepsautomatically move back under thevehicle after a brief delay. Thevehicle must not be moving for theassist steps to extend or retract.

The assist steps cannot be disabledin the extended position.

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

Vehicle Alarm System

Your vehicle has a contenttheft-deterrent alarm system.

This is the security light.

To arm the theft-deterrent system:

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2. Lock the door with the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitteror the power door lock switch.The security light will come on toinform the driver the system isarming. If a door is open whenthe doors are locked, thesecurity light will flash.

If the delayed locking feature isturned on, the theft-deterrentsystem will not start the armingprocess until the last door isclosed and the delay timer hasexpired. See Delayed Locking

on page 2-7.

3. Close all doors. The securitylight should go off after about30 seconds. The alarm is notarmed until the security lightgoes off.

If a locked driver door is openedwithout using the RKE transmitter, a10-second pre-alarm will occur. Thehorn will chirp and the lights willflash. If the key is not placed in theignition and turned to START or thedoor is not unlocked by pressing the

unlock button on the RKEtransmitter during the 10-secondpre-alarm, the alarm will go off. Yourvehicle's headlamps will flash andthe horn will sound for about30 seconds, then will turn off to savethe battery power.

The theft-deterrent system will notactivate if the doors are locked withthe vehicle's key or the manual doorlock. It activates only if you use thepower door lock switch with the dooropen or the RKE transmitter. Youshould also remember that you can

start your vehicle with the correctignition key if the alarm has beenset off.

To avoid setting off the alarm byaccident:

. If you do not want to activate thetheft-deterrent system, thevehicle should be locked withthe door key after the doors areclosed.

. Always unlock the doors with theRKE transmitter. Unlocking adoor any other way will set offthe alarm if it is armed.

If you set off the alarm by accident,press unlock on the RKE transmitteror place the key in the ignition andturn it to START to turn off thealarm. The alarm will not stop if youtry to unlock a door any other way.

Testing the Alarm

To test the alarm:

1. From inside the vehicle, lowerthe driver window and open thedriver door.

2. Activate the system by lockingthe doors with the power doorlock switch while the door isopen, or with the RKEtransmitter.

3. Get out of the vehicle, close the

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4. Then reach in through thewindow, unlock the door with themanual door lock and open thedoor. This should set off thealarm.

While the alarm is set, the powerdoor unlock switch will not work.

If the alarm does not sound when itshould but the headlamps flash,check to see if the horn works. Thehorn fuse may be blown. To replacethe fuse, see Fuses and CircuitBreakers on page 10-32.

If the alarm does not sound or theheadlamps do not flash, the vehicleshould be serviced by your dealer.

Immobilizer

See Radio Frequency Statement onpage 13-15.

Immobilizer Operation

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

PASS-Key III+ is a passivetheft-deterrent system.

The system is automatically armedwhen the key is removed from theignition.

The system is automaticallydisarmed when the key is turned toON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY,or START from the LOCK/OFFposition.

You do not have to manually arm ordisarm the system.

The security light will come on ifthere is a problem with arming ordisarming the theft-deterrentsystem.

When the PASS-Key III+ system

senses that someone is using thewrong key, it prevents the vehiclefrom starting. Anyone using atrial-and-error method to start the

vehicle will be discouraged becauseof the high number of electrical keycodes.

If the engine does not start and the

security light on the instrumentpanel cluster comes on when tryingto start the vehicle, there may be aproblem with the theft-deterrentsystem. Turn the ignition off and tryagain.

If the engine still does not start, andthe key appears to be undamaged,try another ignition key. At this time,

you may also want to check thefuse. See Fuses and CircuitBreakers on page 10-32. If theengine still does not start with theother key, the vehicle needs service.If the vehicle does start, the first keymay be faulty. See your dealer whocan service the PASS-Key III+ tohave a new key made.

It is possible for the PASS-Key III+decoder to learn the transpondervalue of a new or replacement key.Up to 10 keys may be programmedfor the vehicle. The following



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procedure is for programmingadditional keys only. If all thecurrently programmed keys are lostor do not operate, you must seeyour dealer or a locksmith who can

service PASS-Key III+ to have keysmade and programmed to thesystem.

See your dealer or a locksmith whocan service PASS-Key III+ to get anew key blank cut exactly as theignition key that operates thesystem.

To program the new additional key:1. Verify that the new key has a 1

stamped on it.

2. Insert the original, alreadyprogrammed key in the ignitionand start the engine. If theengine will not start, see yourdealer for service.

3. After the engine has started, turnthe key to LOCK/OFF, andremove the key.

4. Insert the new key to beprogrammed and turn it to theON/RUN position withinfive seconds of turning theignition to the LOCK/OFF

position in Step 3.

The security light will turn offonce the key has beenprogrammed.

5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 ifadditional keys are to beprogrammed.

If you lose or damage your

PASS-Key III+ key, see your dealeror a locksmith who can servicePASS-Key III+ to have a newkey made.

Do not leave the key or device thatdisarms or deactivates thetheft-deterrent system in the vehicle.

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

{ Warning

A 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 before

changing lanes.

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



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Power Mirrors

Premium Trim Shown, UplevelSimilar

Mirror Adjustment

1. Press (A) or (B) to select thedriver or passenger side mirror.

2. Press the arrows on the controlpad to move the mirror up,down, right, or left.

3. Press the opposite side to getthe control pad to a neutralposition.

Power Folding Mirrors

To fold the mirrors:

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

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

Resetting the Power FoldingMirrors

Reset the power folding mirrors if:

. The mirrors are accidentallyobstructed while folding.

. They are accidentally manuallyfolded/unfolded.

. The mirrors will not stay in theunfolded position.

. The mirrors vibrate at normaldriving speeds.

Fold and unfold the mirrors one timeusing the mirror controls to reset

them to their normal position.A popping noise may be heardduring the resetting of the powerfolding mirrors. This sound is normalafter a manual folding operation.

See Power Mirrors on page 2-16.

Turn Signal Indicator

The vehicle has a turn signalindicator on the mirror. An arrow onthe mirror flashes in the direction ofthe turn or lane change.

Heated Mirrors

The heated outside rearview mirrorsturn on when the rear windowdefogger is on.

1 (Rear Window Defogger): This

button is on the climate controlpanel. Press to heat the mirror.

See Rear Window Defogger underDual Automatic Climate ControlSystem on page 8-1.

Automatic DimmingMirror

The vehicle has an automaticdimming mirror. The driver outsidemirror automatically adjusts for the



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glare of the headlamps from behind.This feature comes on when thevehicle is started.

Park Tilt Mirrors

If the vehicle has the memorypackage, the driver and/orpassenger mirror tilt to apreselected position when thevehicle is in R (Reverse). Thisfeature lets the driver view the curbwhen parallel parking. The mirrorsreturn to the original position whenthe vehicle is shifted out ofR (Reverse), or the ignition is turnedoff or to OFF/LOCK. This featurecan be programmed. See VehiclePersonalization on page 5-35.

Interior Mirrors

Automatic DimmingRearview Mirror

Adjustment

Hold the rearview mirror in thecenter and move it to view the areabehind the vehicle.

Operation

The mirror will automatically reducethe glare of the headlamps from

behind. The dimming feature comeson each time the vehicle is started.

O (On/Off): Press to turn thedimming feature on or off.

The vehicle may have IntelliBeam.See IntelliBeam IntelligentHigh-Beam Headlamp ControlSystem underExterior LampControls on page 6-1.

Cleaning the Mirror

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

Windows

{ Warning

Never leave a child, a helplessadult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,especially with the windowsclosed in warm or hot weather.They can be overcome by theextreme heat and sufferpermanent injuries or even deathfrom heat stroke.



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The vehicle aerodynamics aredesigned to improve fuel economyperformance. This may result in apulsing sound when either rearwindow is down and the front

windows are up. To reduce thesound, open either a front windowor the sunroof, if equipped.

Power Windows

{ Warning

Children could be seriously

injured or killed if caught in thepath of a closing window. Neverleave keys in a vehicle withchildren. When there are childrenin the rear seat, use the windowlockout button to preventoperation of the windows. SeeKeys on page 2-1.


Similar

The driver door has switches thatcontrol all windows. Eachpassenger door switch only controlsthat window. The power windowswork when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or inRetained Accessory Power (RAP).See Retained Accessory Power(RAP) on page 9-25.

Press the switch to lower thewindow. Pull the switch up toraise it.

Express-Down/Up Windows

Windows with the express featureallow the windows to be raised andlowered all the way without holding

the switch.Press or pull the switch fully andrelease it to activate the expressfeature.

The express mode can be canceledat any time by briefly pressing orpulling the switch.

Express Window Anti-Pinch

FeatureIf any object is in the path of thewindow when the express-up isactive, the window will stop at theobstruction and auto-reverse to apreset factory position. Weatherconditions such as severe icing mayalso cause the window toauto-reverse. The window will return

to normal operation once theobstruction or condition is removed.



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Express Window Anti-PinchOverride

{ Warning

If express override is activated,the window will not reverseautomatically. You or others couldbe injured and the window couldbe damaged. Before you useexpress override, make sure thatall people and obstructions areclear of the window path.

In an emergency, the anti-pinchfeature can be overridden in asupervised mode. Hold the windowswitch all the way up to the secondposition. The window will rise for aslong as the switch is held. Once theswitch is released, the expressmode is re-activated.

In this mode, the window can stillclose on an object in its path. Usecare when using the override mode.

Programming the PowerWindows

If the battery on the vehicle hasbeen recharged, disconnected, or is

not working, you will need toreprogram each front power windowfor the express-up feature to work.Before reprogramming, replace orrecharge the vehicle's battery.

To program each front window,follow these steps:

1. With the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN,

or when RAP is active, close alldoors.

2. Press and hold the powerwindow switch until the windowis fully open.

3. Pull the power window switch upuntil the window is fully closed.

4. Continue holding the switch up

for approximately two secondsafter the window is completelyclosed.

The window is now reprogrammed.Repeat the process for the otherwindows.

Window Lockout

This feature prevents the rearpassenger windows from operating,except from the driver position.

. Pressvto activate the rearwindow locks. An indicator light

will illuminate when the featureis on.

. Pressvagain to deactivate therear window locks.



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Sun Visors

Pull the sun visor down to blockglare. If equipped, detach the sunvisor from the center mount to pivot

to the side window or to extendalong the rod.

Roof

Sunroof

A. Open or Close

B. Vent

On vehicles with a sunroof, thesunroof only operates when theignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY orON/RUN, or when RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) is active.

See Retained Accessory Power(RAP) on page 9-25.

Vent: From the closed position,press the rear of switch (B) to ventthe sunroof.

Open/Close: To open the sunroof,press and hold switch (A) until thesunroof reaches the desiredposition. Press and hold the front ofswitch (A) to close it.

Express-Open/Express-Close: Toexpress-open the sunroof, fullypress and release the rear ofswitch (A) until the sunroof reachesthe desired position. Toexpress-close the sunroof, fullypress and release the front ofswitch (A). Press the switch again tostop it.



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When the sunroof is opened, an airdeflector will automatically raise.The air deflector will retract whenthe sunroof is closed.

The sunroof also has a sunshadewhich can be pulled forward to blocksun rays. The sunshade must beopened and closed manually.

If an object is in the path of thesunroof while it is closing, theanti-pinch feature will detect theobject and stop the sunroof.

Dirt and debris may collect on thesunroof seal or in the track. Thiscould cause an issue with sunroofoperation or noise. It could also plugthe water drainage system.

Periodically open the sunroof andremove any obstacles or loosedebris. Wipe the sunroof seal androof sealing area using a cleancloth, mild soap, and water. Do notremove grease from the sunroof.



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Seats andRestraints

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

Front SeatsPower Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-4Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5Heated and Ventilated Front

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Rear SeatsHeated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8Third Row Seats ............. 3-12

Safety BeltsSa fe ty Be lts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -1 5How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22Safety Belt Extender .. . . . . . . . 3-23Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-23

Safety Belt Care ............. 3-23Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Airbag SystemAirbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-26When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29What Will You See after an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35

Adding Equipment to theAirbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-35

Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-36Replacing Airbag System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-36

Child RestraintsOlder Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37Infants and Young

Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-41Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-43Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCHSystem) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45

Replacing LATCH SystemParts After a Crash .. . . . . . . . 3-51

Securing Child Restraints(Rear Seat Position) . . . . . . . . 3-52

Securing Child Restraints(Front Outboard SeatPosition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -55

3-2 Seats and Restraints


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Head Restraints

{ Warning

With 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.

Front Seats

The front seats have adjustablehead restraints in the outboardseating positions.

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 is

released to make sure that it islocked in place.

The front seat outboard headrestraints are not designed to beremoved.

Rear Seats

The vehicle's second-row seatshave head restraints in the outboard

seating positions that cannot beadjusted.

The vehicle's third-row seats haveadjustable headrests in the outboardseating positions.

The height of the headrest can beadjusted. Pull the headrest up toraise it. To lower the headrest, pushdown on the headrest.

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Front Seats

Power Seat Adjustment

{ WarningYou can lose control of thevehicle if you try to adjust a driverseat while the vehicle is moving.Adjust the driver seat only whenthe vehicle is not moving.

To adjust a power seat:

. Move the seat forward orrearward 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 up

or down.To adjust the seatback, seeReclining Seatbacks on page 3-4.

Lumbar Adjustment

To adjust the lumbar support:

. Press and hold the front or rearof the control to increase ordecrease lumbar support.

. Press and hold the top or bottomof the control to raise or lowerthe height of the lumbar support.



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Reclining Seatbacks

Power Reclining Seatbacks

To adjust the seatback:

. Tilt the top of the controlrearward to recline.

. Tilt the top of the control forwardto raise.

{ Warning

Sitting in a reclined position whenthe vehicle is in motion can be

dangerous. Even when buckledup, the safety belts cannot dotheir job.

The shoulder belt will not beagainst your body. Instead, it willbe in front of you. In a crash, youcould go into it, receiving neck orother injuries.

The lap belt could go up overyour abdomen. The belt forceswould be there, not at your pelvicbones. This could cause seriousinternal injuries.

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

safety belt properly.

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Memory Seats

The controls on the driver door areused to program and recall memorysettings for the driver seat, outsidemirrors, power steering column, andthe adjustable throttle and brakepedals.

Storing Memory Positions

To save into memory:

1. Adjust the driver seat, includingthe seatback recliner and

lumbar, both outside mirrors,power steering column, and thethrottle and brake pedals.

See Power Mirrors onpage 2-16, Steering WheelAdjustment on page 5-2, andAdjustable Throttle and BrakePedal on page 9-21.

Not all mirrors and adjustable

throttles and brake pedals willhave the ability to save andrecall their positions.

2. Press and hold 1untiltwo beeps sound.

3. Repeat for a second driverposition using 2.

To recall, press and release 1or2.

The vehicle must be in P (Park).

A single beep will sound. The seat,outside mirrors, power steeringcolumn, and adjustable throttle and

brake pedals will move to thepositions previously stored for theidentified driver.

Memory Remote Recall

The memory feature can recall thedriver seat, outside mirrors, powersteering column, and pedals tostored positions when entering thevehicle.

To activate, unlock the driver doorwith the Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitter. The driverseat, outside mirrors, power steering

column, and adjustable pedals willmove to the memory positionsassociated with the transmitter usedto unlock the vehicle.

This feature can be turned on or offusing the vehicle personalizationmenu. See Vehicle Personalizationon page 5-35.

To stop recall movement, press one

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If something has blocked the driverseat, power steering column, or theadjustable pedals while recalling amemory position, the recall maystop. Remove the obstruction; then

press and hold the appropriatemanual control for the memory itemthat is not recalling for two seconds.Try recalling the memory positionagain by pressing the appropriatememory button. If the memoryposition is still not recalling, seeyour dealer for service.

Easy Exit Positions

This feature can move the driverseat rearward and the powersteering column up and forward toallow extra room to exit the vehicle.

B (Easy Exit Positions): Press torecall the easy exit positions. Thevehicle must be in P (Park).

If the easy exit feature is

programmed on in the vehiclepersonalization menu, automaticdriver seat and power steeringcolumn movement occur when theignition key is removed.

A single beep sounds. The driverseat moves back approximately8 cm (3 in) and the power steeringcolumn moves up and forward. Tomove the seat back farther, press

Bagain until the seat is all theway back.

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 is

still not recalling, see your dealer forservice.

See Vehicle Personalization onpage 5-35.

Heated and VentilatedFront Seats

{ Warning

If you cannot feel temperaturechange or pain to the skin, theseat heater may cause burns. 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 on

the 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.



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The buttons are on the climatecontrol panel.

{ (Cooled Seat): Press to coolthe seat.

+ (Heated Seatback): Press toheat the seatback.

z (Heated Seat and Seatback):Press to heat the seat andseatback.

Press the desired button once forthe highest setting. With each pressof the button, the seat will change tothe next lower setting, and then tothe off setting. Indicator bars next to

the symbol on the climate controldisplay show the selected setting:three for high, two for medium, andone for low.

The heated and cooled seats arecanceled when the ignition is turnedoff. To use this feature afterrestarting the vehicle, press thedesired button again.

Rear Seats

Heated Rear Seats

{ WarningIf you cannot feel temperaturechange or pain to the skin, theseat heater may cause burns.See the Warning underHeatedand Ventilated Front Seats onpage 3-6.



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The buttons are on the Rear SeatAudio (RSA) panel on the rear of thecenter console.

Press M orL to heat the left

outboard or right outboard seatcushion. An indicator on the RSAdisplay appears when

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