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3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is
positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if you ever had to.4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of
the retractor to set the lock.
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3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder
portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or
around the restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show you how.
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is
positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if you ever had to.5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the
retractor to set the lock.
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The right front passenger's side impact air bag is in the
side of the passenger's seatback closest to the door.
{CAUTION:
If something is between an occupant and an
air bag, the bag might not in¯ate properly or it
might force the object into that person causing
severe injury or even death. The path of an
in¯ating air bag must be kept clear. Don't put
anything between an occupant and an air bag,
and don't attach or put anything on the
steering wheel hub or on or near any other air
bag covering. Don't let seat covers block the
in¯ation path of a side impact air bag.
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Keys...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-5
Doors and Locks.............................................2-9
Door Locks....................................................2-9
Power Door Locks........................................2-11
Last Door Closed Locking..............................2-12
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............2-12
Lockout Protection........................................2-13
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-13
Dual Sliding Doors........................................2-13
Power Sliding Door (PSD)..............................2-17
Liftgate........................................................2-21
Windows........................................................2-23
Power Windows............................................2-24
Power Rear Quarter Windows........................2-25
Sun Visors...................................................2-25
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-26
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-26
PASS-Key
žIII ..............................................2-28
PASS-KeyžIII Operation...............................2-28Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-30
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-30
Ignition Positions..........................................2-31
Starting Your Engine.....................................2-32
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-33
Automatic Transaxle Operation.......................2-34
Parking Brake..............................................2-37
Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-38
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-41
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-41
Engine Exhaust............................................2-42
Running Your Engine While
You Are Parked........................................2-42
Mirrors...........................................................2-44
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-44
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-44
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-45
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-45
OnStar
žSystem.............................................2-45
HomeLinkžTransmitter...................................2-47
Programming the HomeLinkžTransmitter.........2-48
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Storage Areas................................................2-51
Glove Box...................................................2-51
Cupholder(s)................................................2-52
Compact Overhead Console...........................2-52
Overhead Console........................................2-53
Front Seat Storage Net.................................2-54
Luggage Carrier...........................................2-54
Rear Storage Area........................................2-56
Convenience Net..........................................2-56
Convenience Center......................................2-58Vehicle Personalization...................................2-60
Entering Programming Mode..........................2-61
Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting..............2-61
Automatic Door Locks...................................2-62
Last Door Locking and Lockout Deterrent.........2-63
Remote Driver Unlock Control........................2-64
Remote Lock and Unlock Con®rmation.............2-65
Content Theft-Deterrent System......................2-66
Arming and Disarming the Content
Theft-Deterrent System...............................2-67
Exiting Programming Mode.............................2-69
Memory Seat...............................................2-70
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Keys
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition
key is dangerous for many reasons. They could
operate the power windows or other controls or
even make the vehicle move. The children or
others could be badly injured or even killed.
Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Your vehicle's key can be used for the ignition as well
as the driver's door lock and storage compartments.
If you need a new key, contact your dealer, who
can obtain the correct key code.
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Your vehicle has the PASS-KeyžIII vehicle theft
system. The key has a transponder in the key head that
matches a decoder in the vehicle's steering column.
If a replacement key or any additional key is needed,
you must purchase this key from your dealer. The
key will have PK3 stamped on it. Keep the bar code tag
that came with the original keys. Give this tag to your
dealer if you need a new key made.
Any new PASS-Key
žIII key must be programmed
before it will start your vehicle. SeePASS-KeyžIII on
page 2-28for more information on programming
your new key.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle,
you may have to damage the vehicle to get in.
Be sure you have spare keys.
If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle, see
Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6for more
information.
If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar
žsystem with
an active subscription and you lock your keys inside
the vehicle, OnStar
žmay be able to send a command to
unlock your vehicle. SeeOnStaržSystem on page 2-45for more information.
Remote Keyless Entry System
If equipped, the keyless entry system 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 interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
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 modi®cations to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
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At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is
normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the
transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:
·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.
·Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See ªBattery Replacementº under
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 2-5.
·If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or
a quali®ed technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation
You can lock and unlock
your doors and the liftgate
from about 3 feet (1 m)
up to 30 feet (9 m)
away using the remote
keyless entry transmitter
supplied with your vehicle.
UNLOCK:When you press UNLOCK on the remote
keyless entry transmitter, only the driver's door will
unlock. If you press UNLOCK again within ®ve seconds,
all the doors and the liftgate will unlock. If you would
like all the doors to unlock the ®rst time you press
UNLOCK, see
Vehicle Personalization on page 2-60.
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With the content theft-deterrent system, the UNLOCK
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter will
disarm the system. See
Content Theft-Deterrent on
page 2-26for more details.
When you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to
unlock your vehicle or to operate the power sliding
door(s), the parking lamps will ¯ash to let you know the
command was received.
If you would like to change the way the parking lamps
operate with remote unlock con®rmation, see
Vehicle
Personalization on page 2-60.
LOCK:To lock all doors, press LOCK on the remote
keyless entry transmitter. See
Power Door Locks
on page 2-11for more details on the power door lock
features. With the content theft-deterrent system,
the LOCK button may arm the system. See
Content
Theft-Deterrent on page 2-26for more details.
When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to
lock your vehicle, the parking lamps will ¯ash to let you
know the command has been received. If you press
the LOCK button again, within ®ve seconds, the horn will
sound and the parking lamps will ¯ash to let you
know the vehicle is already locked.If you would like to change the way the parking lamps
and horn operate with remote lock con®rmation,
see
Vehicle Personalization on page 2-60.
Remote Alarm
When you press the horn button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter, the parking lamps will ¯ash and the
horn will sound. This will allow you to attract attention,
if needed.
Press this button again to stop the alarm from sounding.
Remote Power Sliding Door Operation
If your vehicle has the power sliding door, your
remote keyless entry transmitter will have a button that
has a van symbol on it. Press it to open or close the
sliding door. See
Power Sliding Door (PSD) on
page 2-17.
If your vehicle has the dual power sliding doors, your
remote keyless entry transmitter will have two buttons
that have a van symbol on them. The van symbol on the
left is for the driver's side sliding door and the van
symbol on the right is for the passenger's side sliding
door. See
Power Sliding Door (PSD) on page 2-17.
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If the power sliding door(s) is locked, ®rst unlock all
doors, then press the van symbol to open the power
sliding door(s). The parking lamps will ¯ash when
the right button with the van symbol is pressed and they
will not ¯ash when the left button with the van symbol
is pressed. Press the van symbol again to close
the sliding door(s). See
Power Sliding Door (PSD) on
page 2-17for more information.
You can operate the power sliding door(s) with the
remote keyless entry transmitter only when the power
sliding door override switch(es) on the overhead
console is turned off. See
Power Sliding Door (PSD)
on page 2-17.
If your vehicle's fuel ®ller door is opened, the driver's side
power sliding door will not open completely. Do not try to
force the door. Once the fuel ®ller door is closed, the
driver's side sliding door can be opened normally.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can
be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring
any remaining transmitters with you when you go to
your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock
your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of four
transmitters matched to it.
See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle.
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