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In Brief 5
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 12Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 13Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Passenger Sensing System . . . 13Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 14Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 16Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 19Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 20Bluetooth®..................... 20Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 21Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Driver InformationCenter (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Forward Collision Alert (FCA)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Forward AutomaticBraking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 23Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . 24Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 24Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Automatic ParkingAssist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Universal Remote System . . . . . 25Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Hybrid Features
Hybrid Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
High Voltage SafetyInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Regenerative Braking(Hybrid Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ElectronicStability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 28Fuel (1.5L and 1.8LEngines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Fuel (2.0L Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 29Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Roadside AssistanceProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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12 In Brief
To r e t u r n t h e s e a t b a c k t o t h e u p r i g h tposition:
1. Lift the lever fully withoutapplying pressure to theseatback, and the seatback willreturn to the upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatbackto make sure it is locked.
Power Reclining Seatbacks
To a d j u s t a p o w e r s e a t b a c k ,if available:
.Tilt the top of the controlrearward to recline.
.Tilt the top of the control forwardto raise.
SeeReclining Seatbacks057.
Memory Features
If equipped, the 1, 2, SET, andB
(Exit) buttons on the driver door areused to manually store and recallmemory settings for the driver seatand outside mirrors.
Automatic Memory Recall and/oreasy exit recall features may beenabled in the personalizationmenus to automatically recall
positions stored to the 1, 2, andB
buttons.
SeeMemory Seats059andVehicle Personalization0147.
Second Row Seats
The rear seatbacks can be foldeddown to increase cargo space.
SeeRear Seats062.
Heated and Ventilated
Seats
If available, the buttons are on theclimate control panel. To operate,the engine must be running.

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48 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Vehicle with a Low TransmitterBattery”underRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation032.
If the vehicle does not start with theother transmitter or when thetransmitter is in the transmitterpocket, the vehicle needs service.See your dealer who can servicethe theft-deterrent system and haveanewtransmitterprogrammedtothe vehicle.
Do not leave the transmitter ordevice that disarms or deactivatesthe theft-deterrent system in thevehicle.
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
Aconvexmirrorcanmakethings,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance 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.
Power Mirrors
To a d j u s t a m i r r o r :
1. Press}or|to choose the
driver or passenger mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the controlpad to move each mirror in thedesired direction.
Memory Mirrors
The vehicle may have memorymirrors. SeeMemory Seats059.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
The vehicle may have SBZA. SeeSide Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)0263.

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Lane Change Alert (LCA)
The vehicle may have LCA. SeeLane Change Alert (LCA)0264.
Turn Signal Indicator
The vehicle may have a turn signalindicator on the mirror housings.The indicator will flash when a turnsignal or the hazard warningflashers are used.
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
The mirrors can be folded inwardtoward the vehicle to preventdamage when going through anautomatic car wash. Push the mirroroutward to return it to the originalposition.
Heated Mirrors
If equipped with heated mirrors:
K:The rear window defogger alsoheats the outside mirrors.
SeeDual Automatic Climate ControlSystem0208.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with memory seats, thepassenger and/or driver mirror tiltsto a preselected position when thevehicle is in R (Reverse). Thisallows the curb to be seen whenparallel parking.
The mirror(s) return to the originalposition when:
.The vehicle is shifted out ofR(Reverse),orremainsinR(Reverse)forabout30 seconds.
.The ignition is turned off.
.The vehicle is driven inR(Reverse)aboveasetspeed.
To t u r n t h i s f e a t u r e o n o r o f f , s e eVehicle Personalization0147.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clearview of the area behind the vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directlyon the mirror. Use a soft toweldampened with water.
Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward fordaytime use and pull it rearward fornighttime use to avoid glare of theheadlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimmingreduces the glare of headlampsfrom behind. The dimming featurecomes on when the vehicle isstarted.

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54 Seats and Restraints
Seats and
Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . 57Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 57Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Heated and Ventilated FrontSeats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Safety Belts
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Safety Belt Use DuringPregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . 69Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 69Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Replacing Safety Belt SystemParts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 72When Should an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74What Makes an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75How Does an AirbagRestrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75What Will You See after anAirbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Passenger Sensing System . . . 77Servicing the Airbag-EquippedVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Adding Equipment to theAirbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 81Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 82Replacing Airbag System Partsafter a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Infants and Young Children . . . . 85Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 87Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 89Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) . . . . 90
Replacing LATCH System PartsAfter a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Securing Child Restraints (Withthe Safety Belt in theRear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Securing Child Restraints (Withthe Safety Belt in theFront Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

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Memory Seats
If equipped, the 1, 2, SET, andB
(Exit) buttons on the driver door areused to manually store and recallmemory settings for the driver seatand outside mirrors.
Storing Memory Positions
To s t o r e p o s i t i o n s t o t h e 1 a n d 2buttons:
1. Place the ignition in ON/RUN/START or ACC/ACCESSORY.
2. Adjust the driver seat andoutside mirrors to the desiredposition.
3. Press and release SET. A beepwill sound.
4. Immediately press and hold 1until two beeps sound.
5. Repeat Steps 1–4foraseconddriver using 2.
To s t o r e p o s i t i o n s t o t h eB(Exit)
button and easy exit features,
repeat Steps 1–4usingBto store
your position for getting out of thevehicle.
Manually Recalling MemoryPositions
Press and hold 1, 2, orBto
manually recall the previouslystored memory positions. Releasing
1, 2, orBbefore the stored
positions are reached stops therecall.
Automatically Recalling MemoryPositions (Auto Memory Recall)
If programmed on in the vehiclepersonalization menu, the Auto(Automatic) Memory Recall featureautomatically recalls the currentdriver’spreviouslystored1or2
position when the ignition ischanged from OFF to ON/RUN orACC/ACCESSORY.
See“Auto Memory Recall”under“Comfort and Convenience”inVehicle Personalization0147.
To s t o p r e c a l l m o v e m e n t , p r e s s o n eof the memory, power mirror orpower seat controls. Placing theignition in LOCK/OFF also stops therecall.
RKE transmitters are not labeledwith a number. If your memory seatposition is stored to 1 or 2, but thisposition is not automaticallyrecalling, then store your positionsto the other button or switch RKEtransmitters with the other driver.
In some vehicles the Driver ID maybe displayed for the first few ignitioncycles if the vehicle’sdriverhaschanged.
Easy Exit Recall
If programmed on in the vehiclepersonalization menu, the easy exitfeature automatically recalls thepreviously stored exit position whenexiting the vehicle. See“Storing

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Memory Positions”previously in thissection. See alsoVehiclePersonalization0147.
Easy exit recall automaticallyactivates when one of the followingoccurs:
.The vehicle is turned off and thedriver door is opened within ashort time.
.The vehicle is turned off with thedriver door open.
To s t o p r e c a l l m o v e m e n t , p r e s s o n eof the memory, driver seat oroutside mirror.
Obstructions
If something has blocked the driverseat while recalling a memoryposition, the recall may stop.Remove the obstruction. Then doone of the following:
.If automatically or manuallyrecalling the stored memoryposition, press and hold theappropriate manual control fortwo seconds. Try recalling againby pressing the appropriatememory button.
.If automatically recalling theposition, press and hold theappropriate manual control forthe memory item that is notrecalling for two seconds. Tryrecalling again by opening the
driver door and pressingKon
the RKE transmitter.
.If recalling the exit position,press and hold the appropriatemanual control for the exitfeature not recalling fortwo seconds. Then try recallingthe exit position again.
If the memory position is still notrecalling, see your dealer forservice.
Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats
{Warning
If you cannot feel temperature
change or pain to the skin, the
seat heater may cause burns. To
reduce the risk of burns, people
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
with such a condition should use
care when using the seat heater,
especially for long periods of
time. Do not place anything on
the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket, cushion,
cover, or similar item. This may
cause the seat heater to
overheat. An overheated seat
heater may cause a burn or may
damage the seat.

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Climate and Air Quality
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Auto Fan Speed
.Air Quality Sensor
.Auto Defog
.Auto Rear Defog
Auto Fan Speed
This adjusts the blower level duringautomatic operation.
Select Low, Medium, or High.
Air Quality Sensor
This automatically selectsrecirculate when certain gases aredetected.
Select Off, Low Sensitivity, or HighSensitivity.
Auto Defog
This allows the climate controlsystem to prevent fog on the insideof the windows. See“Auto Defog”inDual Automatic Climate ControlSystem0208.
Select Off or On.
Auto Rear Defog
This allows the rear windowdefogger to turn on automaticallywhen the interior temperature is coldand the outside temperature isabout 7 °C (44 °F) and below. See“Rear Window Defogger”inDualAutomatic Climate ControlSystem0208.
Select Off or On.
Comfort and Convenience
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Auto Memory Recall
.Easy Exit Options
.Chime Volume
.Reverse Tilt Mirror
.Extended Hill Start Assist
Auto Memory Recall
This feature automatically recallsthe current driver’spreviouslystored1or2positionswhentheignitionischanged from OFF to ON/RUN/START or ACCESSORY. SeeMemory Seats059.
Select Off or On.
Easy Exit Options
This feature automatically recallsthe current driver’spreviouslystoredExit button position when exiting thevehicle. SeeMemory Seats059.
Select Off or On.
Chime Volume
Select to set the chime volumelevel.
Reverse Tilt Mirror
When on, both the driver andpassenger, driver, or passengermirrors will tilt downward when thevehicle is shifted to R (Reverse) toimprove visibility of the ground nearthe rear wheels. They will return totheir previous driving position whenthe vehicle is shifted out ofR(Reverse)ortheignitionisturnedto OFF.
Select Off, On - Driver andPassenger, On - Driver, or On -Passenger.

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stopping vehicle, and then thatvehicle drives on. SeeAdaptiveCruise Control0245.
Select Off or On.
Lane Change Alert
This allows the feature to be turnedon or off. SeeLane Change Alert(LCA)0264.
Select Off or On.
Comfort and Convenience
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Auto Memory Recall
.Easy Exit Options
.Chime Volume
.Reverse Tilt Mirror
.Extended Hill Start Assist
Auto Memory Recall
This feature automatically recallsthe current driver’spreviouslystored1or2buttonpositionswhentheignition is changed from off to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. SeeMemory Seats059.
Select Off or On.
Easy Exit Options
This feature automatically recallsthe current driver’spreviouslystoredexit button position when exiting thevehicle. SeeMemory Seats059.
Select Off or On.
Chime Volume
Select to set the chime volumelevel.
Select Normal or High.
Reverse Tilt Mirror
When on, both the driver andpassenger outside mirrors will tiltdownward when the vehicle isshifted to R (Reverse) to improvevisibility of the ground near the rearwheels. They will return to theirprevious driving position when thevehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse)or the engine is turned off. SeeReverse Tilt Mirrors049.
Select Off, On - Driver andPassenger, On - Driver, or On -Passenger.
Extended Hill Start Assist
This allows the duration of the HillStart Assist to be changed. See“Extended Hill Start Assist (EHSA)”inHill Start Assist (HSA)0240.
Select Extended Hold orStandard Hold.
Lighting
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Vehicle Locator Lights
.Exit Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights
This feature will flash the exteriorlamps and allows the headlamps,parking lamps, taillamps, and mostof the interior lamps to turn on
briefly whenKon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter ispressed to locate the vehicle.
Select Off or On.

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Index 413
Lights (cont'd)
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 120
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Service Electric Parking
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
StabiliTrak®OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak®.......... 127
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Locks
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . 128, 129
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
M
Maintenance
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Maintenance and Care
Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 369
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 122
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Media
Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . 184
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Messages
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Battery Voltage and
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . 140
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Object Detection System . . . . . 142
Messages (cont'd)
Propulsion Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . . 145
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Starting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Steering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . 49
Monitor System, Tire
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183