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76 Seats and Restraints
frontal impact. Roof-rail
airbags are not designed to
inflate in rear impacts. Both
roof-rail airbags may inflate
when either side of the vehicle
is struck or if the sensing
system predicts that the
vehicle is about to roll over on
its side, or in a severe frontal
impact.
In any particular crash, no one
can say whether an airbag
should have inflated simply
because of the vehicle
damage or repair costs.
What Makes an
Airbag Inflate?
In a deployment event, the
sensing system sends an
electrical signal triggering a
release of gas from the
inflator. Gas from the inflator
fills the airbag causing the bag
to break out of the cover. The
inflator, the airbag, and related
hardware are all part of the
airbag module.For airbag locations, see
Where Are the Airbags?
073.
How Does an Airbag
Restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal
or near frontal collisions, even
belted occupants can contact
the steering wheel or the
instrument panel. In moderate
to severe side collisions, even
belted occupants can contact
the inside of the vehicle.
Airbags supplement the
protection provided by seat
belts by distributing the force
of the impact more evenly
over the occupant's body.
Rollover capable roof-rail
airbags are designed to help
contain the head and chest of
occupants in the outboard
seating positions in the first,
second, and third rows. The
rollover capable roof-rail
airbags are designed to help
reduce the risk of full or partial ejection in rollover events,
although no system can
prevent all such ejections.
But airbags would not help in
many types of collisions,
primarily because the
occupant's motion is not
toward those airbags. See
When Should an Airbag
Inflate?
075.
Airbags should never be
regarded as anything more
than a supplement to seat
belts.
What Will You See
after an Airbag
Inflates?
After frontal, knee, and
seat-mounted side impact
airbags inflate, they quickly
deflate, so quickly that some
people may not even realize
the airbags inflated. Roof-rail
airbags may still be at least
partially inflated for some time
after they inflate. Some
components of the airbag

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If the vehicle has rollover
roof-rail airbags, see Different
Size Tires and Wheels0421
for additional important
information.
If the vehicle must be modified
because you have a disability
and have questions about
whether the modifications will
affect the vehicle's airbag
system, or if you have
questions about whether the
airbag system will be affected
if the vehicle is modified for
any other reason, call
Customer Assistance. See
Customer Assistance Offices
0 468.
Airbag System Check
The airbag system does not
need regularly scheduled
maintenance or replacement.
Make sure the airbag
readiness light is working. See
Airbag Readiness Light 0132.
Caution
If an airbag covering is
damaged, opened, or broken,
the airbag may not work
properly. Do not open or
break the airbag coverings.
If there are any opened or
broken airbag coverings,
have the airbag covering
and/or airbag module
replaced. For the location of
the airbags, see Where Are
the Airbags? 073. See your
dealer for service.
Replacing Airbag
System Parts after a
Crash
{Warning
A crash can damage the
airbag systems in the
vehicle. A damaged airbag
system may not properly
protect you and your
passenger(s) in a crash,
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
resulting in serious injury or
even death. To help make
sure the airbag systems are
working properly after a
crash, have them inspected
and any necessary
replacements made as soon
as possible.
If an airbag inflates, you will
need to replace airbag system
parts. See your dealer for
service.
If the airbag readiness light
stays on after the vehicle is
started or comes on when you
are driving, the airbag system
may not work properly. Have
the vehicle serviced right
away. See Airbag Readiness
Light 0132.

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108 Storage
Storage
Storage Compartments
StorageCompartments . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Additional Storage
Features
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Cargo ManagementSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Roof Rack System
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . 114
Storage
Compartments
{
Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in storage
compartments. In a crash,
these objects may cause the
cover to open and could
result in injury.
Glove Box
Lift the handle to open the
glove box. Close until it
latches. Use the vehicle key to
lock or unlock.
Cupholders
Front Cupholders
Cupholders in the center
console are under a cover. Do
not place items on the cover.
To open, slide the cover
forward.

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Remove the cargo
management system tray (2)
by pulling on the handles (1).
Convenience Net
This vehicle may have a
convenience net in the rear of
the vehicle. Attach it to the
cargo tie-downs for storing
small loads.
Do not use the net to store
heavy loads.
Roof Rack System
The vehicle may be equipped
with side-rails for a roof rack
system. Cargo must be
secured with properly installed
cross rails and other
accessories designed to carry
cargo. These can be
purchased from your dealer.
{Warning
Before driving and
occasionally during a trip,
check that cargo is securely
fastened, rests evenly
between the cross rails and
does not block the vehicle's
lamps or windows. Never
load cargo directly on the
roof of the vehicle or allow
cargo to hang over the rear
or sides of the vehicle.
Never load cargo without
first properly installing cross
rails and other accessories
designed to carry cargo.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Personal injury, death or
damage to the vehicle or
other property may occur.
If driving for a long distance,
on rough roads, or at high
speeds, occasionally stop the
vehicle to make sure the cargo
remains in its place.
Cargo Weight Limits
Do not exceed the maximum
cargo weight for the roof rack
system, including the weight
of the cross rails and any
other accessories used to
carry the cargo such as bike
racks or roof boxes. The
maximum cargo weight that
can be loaded onto the roof
rack system is 100 kg (220 lb)
or the weight designated in
the instructions that came
with the cross rails or other
roof rack accessories,
whichever is less.

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{Warning
Never load the roof rack
with more weight than
specified in this section.
Loading cargo on the roof
rack will make the vehicle's
center of gravity higher. To
avoid losing control of the
vehicle, avoid overloading,
high speeds, sudden starts,
sharp turns, sudden braking,
or abrupt maneuvers when
carrying cargo on the
roof rack.
The weight of any cargo
carried on the roof rack
system must be included in
calculating the loaded weight
of the vehicle. Do not exceed
the maximum vehicle capacity
when loading the vehicle,
including cargo carried on the roof rack system and
passengers and cargo carried
in the vehicle. For more
information on vehicle
capacity and loading, see
Vehicle Load Limits
0252.

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Instruments and Controls 119
AUTO :If equipped with
Rainsense, use this setting for
intermittent wipes when
Rainsense is disabled,
or Rainsense wipes when
Rainsense is enabled. For
intermittent wipes, move the
windshield wiper lever to
AUTO, then turn the band up
for more frequent wipes or
down for less frequent wipes.
If Rainsense is turned on, see
“Rainsense” later in this
section.
OFF : Use to turn the
wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly
move the wiper lever down.
For several wipes, hold the
wiper lever down.
f: Pull the windshield wiper
lever toward you to spray
windshield washer fluid and
activate the wipers. The
wipers will continue until the
lever is released or the
maximum wash time is
reached. When the windshield
wiper lever is released, additional wipes may occur
depending on how long the
windshield washer has been
activated. See Washer Fluid
0
382 for information on filling
the windshield washer fluid
reservoir.
Clear snow and ice from the
wiper blades and windshield
before using them. If frozen to
the windshield, carefully
loosen or thaw them.
Damaged blades should be
replaced. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0386.
{Warning
In freezing weather, do not
use the washer until the
windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer fluid
can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your
vision.
{Warning
Before driving the vehicle,
always clear snow and ice
from the hood, windshield,
washer nozzles, roof, and
rear of the vehicle, including
all lamps and windows.
Reduced visibility from snow
and ice buildup could lead to
a crash.
Wiper Parking
If the ignition is turned off
while the wipers are on LO, HI,
or AUTO with Rainsense
turned off, they will
immediately stop.
If the windshield wiper lever is
then moved to OFF before the
driver door is opened or within
10 minutes, the wipers will
restart and move to the base
of the windshield.
If the ignition is turned off
while the wipers are
performing wipes due to
windshield washing or

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subscribers. The experience
now offers more categories
and system learned
recommendations toward
discovering more personalized
content.
To use the full SiriusXM 360L
program, including streaming
content and listening
recommendations, OnStar
Connected Access is required.
Connected vehicle services
vary by model and require a
complete working electrical
system, cell reception, and
GPS signal. An active
connected plan is required.
Reference the SiriusXM user
guide for use and subscription
information.
Radio Reception
Unplug electronic devices
from the accessory power
outlets if there is interference
or static in the radio.
FM
FM signals only reach about 16
to 65 km (10 to 40 mi).
Although the radio has a
built-in electronic circuit that
automatically works to reduce
interference, some static can
occur, especially around tall
buildings or hills, causing the
sound to fade in and out.
AM
The range for most AM
stations is greater than for
FM, especially at night. The
longer range can cause station
frequencies to interfere with
each other. Static can also
occur when things like storms
and power lines interfere with
radio reception. When this
happens, try reducing the
treble on the radio.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite
Radio Service provides digital
radio reception. Tall buildingsor hills can interfere with
satellite radio signals, causing
the sound to fade in and out.
In addition, traveling or
standing under heavy foliage,
bridges, garages, or tunnels
may cause loss of the
SiriusXM signal for a period of
time. Some cellular services
may interfere with SXM
reception causing loss of
signal.
Mobile Device Usage
Mobile device usage, such as
making or receiving calls,
charging, or just having the
mobile device on may cause
static interference in the radio.
Unplug the mobile device or
turn it off if this happens.
Multi-Band Antenna
The roof antenna may be used
for radio, navigation, and other
communication systems,
depending on the equipped
options. Keep clear of
obstructions for clear

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reception. If the vehicle has a
sunroof, and it is open,
reception can also be affected.
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted
Media Devices
When using media devices
such as USB and mobile
devices, consider the source.
Untrusted media devices could
contain files that affect
system operation or
performance and should be
avoided.
USB Port
Audio stored on a USB device
may be listened to.
Depending on your vehicle, it
may be equipped with two
USB ports in the center
console under the armrest and
another two on the center
stack. These ports are for
data and charging. There may
also be two USB ports at therear of the center console and
a USB port on each side of the
third row seats for
charging only.
Caution
To avoid vehicle damage,
unplug all accessories and
disconnect all accessory
cables from the vehicle
when not in use. Accessory
cables left plugged into the
vehicle, unconnected to a
device, could be damaged or
cause an electrical short if
the unconnected end comes
in contact with liquids or
another power source such
as the accessory power
outlet.
Playing from a USB
A USB mass storage device
can be connected to the
USB port.
Audio extensions supported
by the USB may include:
.MP3
.AAC
.OGG
.3GP
My Media Library
MyMedia is only available
when more than one indexed
device is connected. It allows
access to content from all
indexed media sources.
MyMedia will show as an
available source in the
Source page.
USB MP3 Player and USB
Devices
The USB MP3 players and
USB devices connected must
comply with the USB Mass
Storage Class specification
(USB MSC).
To play a USB device: 1. Connect the USB.
2. Touch Audio from the Home Page.
3. Select USB device.
Use the following when
playing an active USB source:

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.Satellites are being repaired
or improved.
For more information if the
GPS is not functioning
properly, see Problems with
Route Guidance 0193 and
If the System Needs Service
0 194.
Vehicle Positioning
At times, the position of the
vehicle on the map could be
inaccurate due to one or more
of the following reasons:
.The road system has
changed.
.The vehicle is driving on
slippery road surfaces such
as sand, gravel, or snow.
.The vehicle is traveling on
winding roads or long,
straight roads.
.The vehicle is approaching a
tall building or a large
vehicle.
.The surface streets run
parallel to a freeway.
.The vehicle has been
transferred by a vehicle
carrier or a ferry.
.The current position
calibration is set incorrectly.
.The vehicle is traveling at
high speed.
.The vehicle changes
directions more than once,
or the vehicle is turning on a
turn table in a parking lot.
.The vehicle is entering and/
or exiting a parking lot,
garage, or a lot with a roof.
.The GPS signal is not
received.
.A roof carrier is installed on
the vehicle.
.Tire chains are installed on
the vehicle.
.The tires are replaced
or worn.
.The tire pressure for the
tires is incorrect.
.This is the first navigation
use after the map data is
updated.
.The 12-volt battery has been
disconnected for
several days.
.The vehicle is driving in
heavy traffic where driving is
at low speeds, and the
vehicle is stopped and
started repeatedly.
Problems with Route
Guidance
Inappropriate route guidance
can occur under one or more
of the following conditions:
.The turn was not made on
the road indicated.
.Route guidance might not be
available when using
automatic rerouting for the
next right or left turn.
.The route might not be
changed when using
automatic rerouting.
.There is no route guidance
when turning at an
intersection.
.Plural names of places might
be announced occasionally.

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Warning (Continued)
.Keep cargo in the cargo
area as far forward and as
low as possible. The
heaviest things should be
on the floor, forward of
the rear axle.
.Heavy loads on the roof
raise the vehicle's center
of gravity, making it more
likely to roll over. You can
be seriously or fatally
injured if the vehicle rolls
over. Put heavy loads
inside the cargo area, not
on the roof.
For more information about
loading the vehicle, see
Vehicle Load Limits 0252.
Environmental Concerns
.Always use established
trails, roads, and areas that
have been set aside for
public off-road recreational
driving and obey all posted
regulations.
.Do not damage shrubs,
flowers, trees, or grasses or
disturb wildlife.
.Do not park over things that
burn. See Parking over
Things That Burn 0264.
Driving on Hills
Driving safely on hills requires
good judgment and an
understanding of what the
vehicle can and cannot do.
{Warning
Many hills are simply too
steep for any vehicle. Driving
up hills can cause the vehicle
to stall. Driving down hills
can cause loss of control.
Driving across hills can
cause a rollover. You could
be injured or killed. Do not
drive on steep hills.
Before driving on a hill, assess
the steepness, traction, and
obstructions. If the terrain ahead cannot be seen, get out
of the vehicle and walk the hill
before driving further.
When driving on hills:
.Use a low gear and keep a
firm grip on the steering
wheel.
.Maintain a slow speed.
.When possible, drive straight
up or down the hill.
.Slow down when
approaching the top of
the hill.
{Warning
Driving to the top of a hill at
high speed can cause a
crash. There could be a
drop-off, embankment, cliff,
or even another vehicle. You
could be seriously injured or
killed. As you near the top of
a hill, slow down and stay
alert.
.Use headlamps even during
the day to make the vehicle
more visible.