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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts proper\
ly. You can also
learn about some things you should
not do with air bags and safety belts.
1-2 Seats and Seat Controls 1-
13 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone
1-18 Here
are Questions Many People Ask About
1- 19 How
to Wear Safety Belts Properly
1-19 Driver Position
1-26 Safety Belt
Use During Pregnancy
1-27 Right Front Passenger Position
Safety Belts
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the Answers 1-27
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1-40 1-43
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1-57 Air Bag
Systems
Rear Seat Passengers
Children
Child Restraints
Larger Children Safety Belt Extender
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Replacing Restraint System
Parts After
a Crash

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The head restraint should be stored securely on the
driver’s side
of the trunk as shown.
Replace the head restraint when
you have finished
carrying cargo
or when the passenger’s seat is returned
to its normal upright position.
Rear Seats
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A safety belt that is twisted or not properly
attached won’t provide the protection needed
in a crash.
A person wearing a twisted or not
properly attached belt could be seriously injured.
After raising the rear seatback, always check to
be sure that the safety belt is not twisted and
is
properly attached.

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The heated rear seat
controls are located at the
rear
of the center console
under the air outlets. Press
the button once
to turn on
the heating system and
press the button again to
turn the system off.
A telltale light in the button indicates the system is in
use. The heated seats can only be used when the ignition
is turned on. The heating system shuts off automatically
when the ignition is turned off.
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone
This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts
properly. It also tells you some things you should not do
with safety belts.
And it explains the air bag system.
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A CAUTION:
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Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear
a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and
you’re not wearing
a safety belt, your injuries
can be much worse. You can hit things inside the
vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously
injured or killed. In the same crash, you might
not be if you are buckled up, Always fasten your
safety belt, and check that your passengers’ belts
are fastened properly
too,

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readiness light on-the
instrument panel, which
shows the air bag symbol.
The system checks the
air bag electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you if there
is an electrical
problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in
the Index
for more information.
How the Air Bag Systems Work
Where are the air bags?
The driver’s frontal air bag is in the middle of the
steering wheel.
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If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you
should use it.
But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your
dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go
in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear,
so the
extender will be long enough for you. The extender will
be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that
you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it
only for the seat
it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it
to the regular safety belt.
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light
and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and
anchorages are working properly. Look for any other
loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see
anything that might keep a safety belt system from
doing its job, have
it repaired.
Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a
crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt
is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.
Also look for any opened
or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE)
With this feature, you can
lock and unlock the doors,
open the trunk and unlock
the fuel door from about
10 feet (3m) away using the
remote keyless entry
transmitter supplied with
your vehicle.
Your remote keyless entry transmitter operates on a
radio frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This device complies with
RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1 ) this device may not cause interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that
may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization
to
use this equipment.
The range of this system is about
10 feet (3 m). At times
you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for
any remote keyless entry transmitter. If the transmitter
does not work or if
you have to stand closer to your
vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:
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0
0
0
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions that follow.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take
a few steps to the left or
right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.
If you’re still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualified technician for service.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To avoid activating the alarm by accident:
The vehicle should be locked with the key after the
doors are closed
if you don’t want to activate the
theft-deterrent system.
Always unlock a door with a key or use the remote
keyless entry transmitter. (Pressing the unlock button
on the remote keyless entry transmitter disables the
theft-deterrent system.) Unlocking a door any other
way will activate the
alarm. Cycling the ignition
without disarming the theft-deterrent system will
also activate the alarm.
If you activate the alarm by accident, unlock the driver’s
door with your key. You can also turn
off the alarm by
using the remote keyless entry transmitter. The
alarm
won’t stop if you try to unlock a door in any other way.
Testing the Alarm
1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window, then
get out
of the vehicle, keeping the door open.
2. From outside the vehicle, with the door open, lock
the vehicle using the power door lock or the remote
keyless entry transmitter and close the door. Wait
30 seconds.
3. Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock
and open the door. The horn will sound and the
headlarnps will flash.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see
if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To
replace the fuse, see
“Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the
Index. If the fuse does not need to be replaced,
you may
need to have your vehicle serviced.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always activate
the optional theft-deterrent system when leaving
your vehicle.
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Your vehicle is equipped
with
a passive
theft-deterrent system.
This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)
this device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation
is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device. Changes
or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
The system works when you
turn the key to ON. The key
uses a transponder that matches an immobilizer control
unit
in your vehicle. The correct key will start the vehicle.
When the system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it may
start but it will not continue to run. If someone
tries to
start your vehicle again or uses another key during
this time, the shutdown will start over again. This
discourages someone from randomly trying different keys
with different transponders in an attempt to make a match.
If the engine cannot be started, turn the key in the
ignition to
ON. Wait approximately two seconds; then
start your vehicle again.
If the engine still won’t start, try another key.
You may
also want to check the fuses (see “Fuses and Circuit
Breakers” in the Index).
If the starter won’t work with
the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle
does start, the first key may be faulty. See your dealer.
If you lose or damage a key or you cannot start the
engine, see your dealer. If a key
is lost, bring all
remaining keys to your dealer for re-programming. In
an emergency, call the Vehicle Roadside Assistance
Center at 1-800-882-1112.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be
drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can
damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds
between each
try to help avoid draining your
battery
or damaging your starter.
2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in
START for about three seconds at a time until
your
engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each
try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging
your starter.
3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then
stops), it could
be flooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator
pedal all the way to the
floor and holding it there as you hold the key in
START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts
briefly but then stops again, do the
same thing.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle.
If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way
the engine operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer.
If you don’t,
your engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the
part of this manual that tells how to do it
without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the
Index.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tilt Steering Wheel
1;
Tilt steering allows you to adjust the steering wheel
before you begin driving. Raising the steering wheel to
the highest level gives your legs more room when you
enter and exit your vehicle.
Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you
to tilt the wheel. Adjust the steering wheel to a
comfortable position and then release the lever
to lock
the wheel in place.
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
Turn and Lane Change Signals
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
The lever returns automatically when the turn
is complete.
This arrow
on the
instrument panel will flash
in the direction of the turn
or lane change.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts
to flash to
signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change
is complete. The lever returns when it’s released.
Arrows that flash rapidly when signaling for a turn or
lane change may be caused by a burned-out front signal
bulb (this
does not occur with a burned-out rear bulb).
Other drivers won’t see the
turn signal. Replace
burned-out bulbs to help avoid possible accidents. Check the fuse
(see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the
Index) and for burned-out bulbs if the arrow fails to
work when signaling a turn.