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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1In s tru me n t Pa n e l.. . . . . . . . . . . . .1 -2Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3Vehicle F eatures . .. . . . . . . . . . .1 -15Performance and

M a i n t e n a n c e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1 7

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

D o o r s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 7Vehicle Security .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 -9Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 -12Interior Mirrors .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 -13W i n d o w s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1 5

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -2Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 -34

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Storage Compartments. . . . . . . . 4-1

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 - 6Information Displays. . . . . . . . . . 5-19Vehicle Messages............5-22

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 1Ex te rio r L ig h tin g ... . . . . . . . . . . . .6 -1Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 -6Lighting F eatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 -7

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1I n t r o d u c t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 1R a d i o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 7Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15P h o n e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 2 1

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2Starting and Operating. . . . . . . 9-22Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 -30Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-31Manual Transmission. . . . . . . . . 9-34Driv e Sy s te ms ... . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 -3 6B r a k e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 4 0Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-42Cru is e Co n tro l. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 -4 6

F u e l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 4 8Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53Conversions and Add-Ons. . . 9-63

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 - 1General Information. . . . . . . . . . 10-2Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 0-4Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-35Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . .10-38

Wheels and Tires. . . . . . . . . . . 10-46J u mp Sta rt in g ... . . . . . . . . . . . .1 0 -8 4Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0-89Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-94


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Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1General Information. . . . . . . . . . 11-1Maintenance Schedule. . . . . . . 11-3Special Application

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8Additional Maintenance

a n d C a r e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 - 9Recommended Fluids,

Lubricants, and Parts. . . . . . 11-12Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-16

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

Customer Information . . . . . . . 1 3 - 1Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1Reporting Safety Defects. . . . 13-18Vehicle Data Recording and

P r i v a c y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 - 1 9

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, CHEVROLET,the CHEVROLET Emblem, andCOLORADO are trademarksand/or service marks of GeneralMotors LLC, its subsidiaries,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 tothe printing 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

Chevrolet Motor Division whereverit appears in this manual.

Keep this manual in the vehicle forquick reference.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propritaires Canadiens

A French language copy of thismanual can be obtained from yourdealer or from:

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

Helm, IncorporatedP.O. Box 07130

Detroit, MI 482071-800-551-4123Numro de poste 6438 delangue franaisewww.helminc.com

Litho in U.S.A.Part No. 20901233 A First Printing 2011 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.


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iv Introduction

Using this Manual

To quickly locate information aboutthe vehicle, use the Index in the

back of the manual. It is analphabetical list of what is in themanual and the page number whereit can be found.

Danger, Warnings, andCautions

Warning messages found on vehiclelabels and in this manual describehazards and what to do to avoid orreduce them.

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

Warning or Caution indicates ahazard that could result in injury ordeath.

{ WARNINGThese mean there is something

that could hurt you or otherpeople.

Notice: This means there issomething 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 let

this happen.

Symbols

The vehicle has components andlabels that use symbols instead of

text. 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 manualfor additional instructions orinformation.

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


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Vehicle Symbol Chart

Here are some additional symbolsthat may be found on the vehicle

and what they mean. For moreinformation on the symbol, refer tothe Index.

9 : Airbag Readiness Light

#: Air Conditioning! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)J : OnStar Hands-Free Phone

J : Brake System Warning

Light

" : Charging SystemI : Cruise ControlB : Engine Coolant TemperatureO : Exterior Lamps

# : Fog Lamps

. : Fuel Gauge+ : Fuses

3 : Headlamp High/Low-BeamChanger

j : LATCH System ChildRestraints

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp:: Oil Pressure} : Power

> : Safety Belt Reminders7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

d : Traction Control/Stabilitrak

M : Windshield Washer Fluid


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2 NOTES


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In Brief

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

Initial Drive InformationInitial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5W i n d o w s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 6

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-8Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-9Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9Steering Wheel

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Interior Lighting .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11Exterior Lighting .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-12Climate Controls .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Vehicle FeaturesRadio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

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

Po we r Ou tle ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -1 7

Performance and MaintenanceTraction Control

System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17StabiliTrak System . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-18Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-18Driving for Better Fuel

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20


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Instrument Panel

Manual Transmission shown, Automatic Transmission similar


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A. Air Vents on page 83.

B. Turn and LaneChange Lever.See Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals on page 64.

Windshield Wiper/Washer onpage 52.

C. Instrument Cluster on page 57.

D. Hazard Warning Flashers onpage 64.

E. Passenger Side Airbag. SeeAirbag System on page 320.

F. Exterior Lamp Controls onpage 61.

Fog Lamps on page 65(If Equipped).

Exterior Cargo Lamps onpage 65.

G. Parking Brake on page 941.

H. Data Link Connector (DLC)(Out of View). See MalfunctionIndicator Lamp on page 513.

I. Horn on page 52.

J. StabiliTrak System onpage 944.

Four-Wheel Drive onpage 1029.

K. Infotainment on page 71.

L. Climate Control Systems on

page 81.

M. Power Outlets on page 55.

N. Passenger Airbag StatusIndicator on page 511.

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.


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Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) System

The RKE transmitter is used to lock

and unlock the doors from up to 9 m(30 ft) away from the vehicle.

Press UNLOCK to unlock the doorsand press LOCK to lock them.

Press L to sound the horn andto flash the exterior lamps for30 seconds.

Lock and unlock feedback canbe personalized. See DriverInformation Center (DIC) onpage 519.

See Keys on page 22 and RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation on page 23.

Door Locks

Manual Door Locks

Lock or unlock the doors from theoutside with the key in the driver

or front passenger door or pressthe LOCK or UNLOCK buttonon the Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter.

From inside the vehicle, move

the lever on the door forward orrearward to lock or unlock the door.

Seeing the red line on the leverindicates the door is unlock.


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Power Door Locks

Vehicles with power door locks, theswitches are located on the frontdoor armrests.

Press L to lock the doors.

Press U to unlock the doors.

For more information see:

. Door Locks on page 24.

. Power Door Locks on page 25.

Safety Locks (Crew Cab)

If the vehicle is a crew cab model, itmay have rear door safety locks on

the rear doors. With this feature,the rear doors are locked so theycannot be opened from the inside.

The rear door safety locks arelocated on the inside edge of eachrear door below the safety lock

label.

For more information, see SafetyLocks (Crew Cab) on page 26.

Tailgate

Open the tailgate by pulling up onthe outside handle while pulling thetailgate down.

On vehicles with a locking tailgate,use the ignition key to unlock it.

For more information see Tailgateon page 27.


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Windows

Manual Windows

Use the window crank to open andclose each window.

Power Windows

Regular Cab Shown, Crew CabSimilar

Push the switch down to open thewindow. Pull the front of the switchup to close it.

See Manual Windows on page 215or Power Windows on page 216.

Express-Down Window

Windows with an express-downfeature allow the window to be

lowered fully without pressing andholding the switch. Press the front ofthe switch to the first position, andthe window opens a small amount.Press the switch down fully and thewindow goes all the way down.

To stop the window while it islowering, pull up the front of theswitch.


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Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats

To adjust a manual seat:

1. Lift the bar under the front of theseat cushion to unlock the seat.

2. Slide the seat to the desiredposition and release the bar.

3. Try to move the seat back andforth to make sure it is locked inplace.

See Seat Adjustment on page 33for more information.

Power Seats

To adjust a power seat, if available:

. 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 seatby moving the entire control upor down.

Use the vertical control to adjust theseatback.

See Power Seat Adjustment onpage 33 and Reclining Seatbackson page 3

4 for more information.

Power Lumbar

If available, press and hold the frontor rear of the control to increase or

decrease lumbar support. Releasethe control when the level of supportis reached.

See Lumbar Adjustment onpage 34 for more information.


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Heated Seats

If available, the switches are on theoutboard sides of the front seats. Tooperate, the ignition must be on.

. Press the top of the switch forthe high setting.

. Press the bottom of the switchfor the low setting.

. Put the switch in the centerposition to turn this feature off.

See Heated Front Seats onpage 37 for more information.

Head RestraintAdjustment

Do not drive until the head restraints

for all occupants are installed andadjusted properly.

To achieve a comfortable seatingposition, change the seatbackrecline angle as little as necessarywhile keeping the seat and thehead restraint height in the properposition.

For more information see HeadRestraints on page 3

2 and Seat

Adjustment on page 33.

Safety Belts

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

. Safety Belts on page 310.

. How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly on page 312.

. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 313.

. Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) onpage 342.


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Passenger SensingSystem

The passenger sensing system,

if equipped, will turn off the rightfront passenger frontal airbag undercertain conditions. The driverairbags are not affected by this.

If the vehicle has one of thepassenger airbag status indicatorspictured in the following illustrations,then the vehicle has a passengersensing system.

The passenger airbag statusindicator will be visible on theinstrument panel when the vehicleis started.

United States

Canada and Mexico

See Passenger Sensing System onpage 326 for important information.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors

Vehicles with outside power mirrorshave controls on the driver doorarmrest.

To adjust the power mirrors:

1. Move the selector switch to theL (left) or R (right) to choose thedriver or passenger mirror.

2. Press one of the four arrowslocated on the control pad tomove the mirror to the desireddirection.


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3. Return the selector switch to thecenter position once the mirrorsare adjusted.

See Power Mirrors on page 213.

Vehicles with manual outsidemirrors can be adjusted by pressingthe mirror up and down and left andright so that you can see a clearview behind you.

Manually fold the mirrors inwardto prevent damage when goingthrough an automatic car wash.

To fold, push the mirror toward thevehicle. Push the mirror outward, toreturn to its original position.

See Manual Mirrors on page 212.

Interior Mirror

On vehicles with a manual insiderearview mirror, the mirror can beadjusted by holding it in the centerto move it for a clear view behindyou. To avoid glare from theheadlamps behind you, push thetab forward for daytime use andpull it for nighttime use.

See Manual Rearview Mirror onpage 213.

The automatic dimming inside

rearview mirror will automaticallyreduce the glare of lights frombehind the vehicle.

See Automatic Dimming RearviewMirror on page 214.

Steering WheelAdjustment

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To adjust:

1. Hold the steering wheel and pullthe lever toward you.

2. Move the steering wheel upor down.

3. Release the lever to lock thewheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheelwhile driving.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

The dome lamps come on when any

door is opened.

To manually turn on the domelamps, turn the thumbwheel, locatednext to the exterior lamps control, allthe way up. The cargo lamps maycome on, if the vehicle is equippedwith Bluetooth. In this position, thelamps remain on whether a door isopened or closed.

Reading Lamps

Press the lens on the lamps to turneach reading lamp on or off.

These lamps will not come on withthe dome lamps.

For more information see:

. Dome Lamp Override underDome Lamps on page 66.

. Instrument Panel IlluminationControl on page 66.

. Exit Lighting on page 67.


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Exterior Lighting

O : Turns off all exterior lamps

including the Daytime RunningLamps (DRL).

AUTO: Automatic operation of theheadlamps and other exterior lampsat normal brightness.

; : Manual operation of theparking lamps and other exteriorlamps.

5 : Manual operation of theheadlamps and other exteriorlamps.

For more information, see:

. Exterior Lamp Controls onpage 61.

.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)on page 62.

. Automatic Headlamp System onpage 63.

. Fog Lamps on page 65.

. Exterior Cargo Lamps onpage 65.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

8: For a single wipe, move the

band to8 and then release it.For several wipes, hold the band

on8 longer.


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N: For adjustable interval wipes,turn the band up for more frequentwipes or down for less frequentwipes.

6 : For slow wipes, turn theband to the first solid position pastthe delay settings.

1 : For fast wipes, turn the bandto the second solid position past thedelay settings.

9: Use to turn the wipers off.

Windshield Washer: Push the

paddle on top of the turn signal/lanechange lever to spray washer fluidon the windshield.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer onpage 52.

Climate Controls

A. Temperature Control

B. Fan Control

C. Air Delivery Mode Control

D. Air Conditioning

E. Air Recirculation

See Climate Control Systems onpage 81.


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Four-Wheel Drive

Four-wheel drive sends enginepower to all four wheels for extra

traction.

The transfer case buttons are

located to the right of the steeringwheel on the instrument panel.

Use these buttons to shift into andout of four-wheel drive.

2 m (Two-Wheel High): Use fordriving in most street and highwaysituations.

{ WARNINGShifting the transfer case toN (Neutral) can cause the vehicleto roll even if the transmission isin P (Park). You or someone elsecould be seriously injured. Besure to set the parking brakebefore placing the transfer case in

N (Neutral). See Parking Brake onpage 941.

N (Neutral): Use the N (Neutral)position only when towing thevehicle. See Recreational VehicleTowing on page 1089.

4 m (Four-Wheel High): Use whenextra traction is needed in mostoff-road situations.

4 n(Four-Wheel Low): Use thisposition to deliver extra torqueto all four wheels. Used for extremeoffroad conditions. See Four-WheelDrive on page 936.


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Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

Radio with CD (MP3/WMA)

PWR: Press to turn the system onand off.

qVOL r: Turn to increase ordecrease the volume.

BAND: Press to switch betweenFM1, FM2, AM, or XM1, or XM2(if equipped). The selectiondisplays.

qTUNE r: Turn to select radiostations.

qSEEK r: Press to go to theprevious or to the next station andstay there.

For more information about theseand other radio features, seeInfotainment on page 71.

Setting Preset Stations

Radio stations are stored aspresets.

For vehicles with an XM radio,a maximum of 30 stations canbe stored as presets using thesix numbered pushbuttons.

If the radio does not have XM, up to18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, andsix AM), can be programmed on thesix numbered buttons.

See Setting Preset Stations under

Operation on page 73.


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Setting the Clock

To set the time and date for theradio with CD (MP3/WMA):

Press and hold the HR button untilthe correct hour displays. Press andhold the MN button until the correctminute displays. The time can beset with the ignition on or off.

To synchronize the time with anFM station broadcasting Radio DataSystem (RDS) information, pressand hold the HR and MN buttons

at the same time until RDS TIMEdisplays. To accept this time, pressand hold the HR and MN buttons,at the same time, for anothertwo seconds. If the time is notavailable from the station, NOUPDAT (update) displays.

RDS time is broadcast once aminute. After tuning to an RDSbroadcast station, it could take afew minutes for the time to update.

For detailed instructions on settingthe clock for your specific audiosystem, see Clock on page 54.

Satellite RadioXM is a satellite radio servicebased in the 48 contiguous UnitedStates and 10 Canadian provinces.XM satellite radio has a widevariety of programming andcommercial-free music, coast tocoast, and in digital-quality sound.

A fee is required to receive the

XM service.

For more information, refer to:

. www.xmradio.com or call1-800-929-2100 (U.S.)

. www.xmradio.ca or call1-877-438-9677 (Canada)

See Satellite Radio on page 711.

Cruise Control

The cruise controls are located atthe end of the multifunction lever.

9 : Turns the system off.

R : Turns the system on.

+ (Resume/Accelerate): Use tomake the vehicle accelerate orresume a previously set speed.

r T (Set): Press the buttonat the end of the lever to set thespeed.

For more information, see CruiseControl on page 946.


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Driver InformationCenter (DIC)

The DIC is located on the

instrument panel cluster. It displaysthe status of many vehicle systemsand enables some features to bepersonalized.

Use the trip reset stem located onthe instrument panel cluster to scrollthrough the available functions.For more information, see DriverInformation Center (DIC) on

page 5

19.Vehicle Personalization

Some vehicle features can bepersonalized through the DIC.These features include:

. Language: English, Spanish,or French

. Automatic Door Locks

. RKE Feedback

For more information, see DriverInformation Center (DIC) onpage 519.

Power OutletsThe accessory power outlets can beused to plug in electrical equipment,such as a cell phone or MP3 player.

The vehicle may have an accessorypower outlet located below theclimate control system and on therear of the center console.

See Power Outlets on page 5

5.

Performance andMaintenance

Traction ControlSystem (TCS)

The traction control system limitswheel spin. The system turns onautomatically every time the vehicleis started.

. To turn off traction control, pressand release the TCS/StabiliTrak

button on the instrument panel.g illuminates and the appropriateDIC message is displayed. SeeRide Control System Messageson page 525.

. Press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak button again to turnon traction control.

For more information, see Traction

Control System (TCS) onpage 942.


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StabiliTrak System

The StabiliTrak system assists withdirectional control of the vehicle indifficult driving conditions. Thesystem turns on automatically everytime the vehicle is started.

. To turn off both traction controland StabiliTrak, press and holdthe TCS/StabiliTrak button

until g illuminates and the

appropriate DIC message isdisplayed. See Ride Control

System Messages on page 5

25.. Press and release the TCS/

StabiliTrak button again to turnon both systems.

For more information, seeStabiliTrak System on page 944.

Tire Pressure Monitor

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

The TPMS warning light alerts youto a significant loss in pressure ofone of the vehicle's tires. If the

warning light comes on, stop assoon as possible and inflate thetires to the recommended pressureshown on the Tire and LoadingInformation label. See Vehicle LoadLimits on page 916. The warninglight will remain on until the tirepressure is corrected.

During cooler conditions, the low tire

pressure warning light may appearwhen the vehicle is first started andthen turn off. This may be an early

indicator that the tire pressures aregetting low and the tires need to beinflated to the proper pressure.

The TPMS does not replace normal

monthly tire maintenance. It is thedrivers responsibility to maintaincorrect tire pressures.

See Tire Pressure Monitor Systemon page 1054.

Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates

engine oil life based on vehicle useand displays a DIC message whenit is necessary to change the engineoil and filter.

Resetting the Oil Life System

1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN,with the engine off.

2. Press and release the stem

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3. Once the alternating OIL LIFEand RESET messages appear,press and hold the stem untilseveral beeps sound. This

confirms that the oil life systemhas been reset.

4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.

See Engine Oil Life System onpage 1012.

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.

. When road and weatherconditions are appropriate, usecruise control.

. Always follow posted speedlimits or drive more slowly whenconditions require.

. Keep vehicle tires properly

inflated.. Combine several trips into a

single trip.

. Replace the vehicle's tires withthe same TPC Spec numbermolded into the tire's sidewallnear the size.

. Follow recommended scheduled

maintenance.

Roadside AssistanceProgram

U.S.: 1-800-243-8872

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

Canada: 1-800-268-6800

Mexico: 01-800-466-0800

As the owner of a new Chevrolet,you are automatically enrolled in theRoadside Assistance program.

See Roadside Assistance Program(U.S. and Canada) on page 137or Roadside Assistance Program(Mexico) on page 139 for more

information.Roadside Assistance and OnStar(U.S. and Canada)

If you have an active OnStar

subscription, press theQ buttonand the current GPS location willbe sent to an OnStar advisor whowill assess your problem, contactRoadside Assistance, and relayyour exact location to get the helpyou need.

Online Owner Center (U.S. andCanada)

The Online Owner Center isa complimentary service thatincludes online service reminders,vehicle maintenance tips, online

owner manual, special privileges,and more.

Sign up today at:www.chevyownercenter.com(U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada).


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OnStar

For vehicles with an active OnStarsubscription, OnStar uses severalinnovative technologies and liveAdvisors to provide a wide rangeof safety, security, navigation,

diagnostics, and calling services.

Automatic Crash Response

In a crash, builtin sensorsautomatically alert an OnStarAdvisor who is immediatelyconnected to the vehicle to see ifyou need help.

How OnStar Service Works

Q : Push this blue button toconnect to a specially trainedOnStar Advisor to verify your

account information and to answerquestions.

] : Push this red emergencybutton to get priority help fromspecially trained OnStar EmergencyAdvisors.

X : Push this button for handsfree,voiceactivated calling and to givevoice commands for HandsFreeCalling and TurnbyTurnNavigation.

Automatic Crash Response,Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,Stolen Vehicle Assistance, VehicleDiagnostics, Remote Door Unlock,Roadside Assistance, TurnbyTurnNavigation, and HandsFree Callingare available on most vehicles. Notall OnStar services are available on

all vehicles. For more information,see the OnStar Owner's Guide;visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) orwww.onstar.ca (Canada); contact

OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR(18884667827) or TTY

18772482080; or pushQ tospeak with an OnStar Advisor24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For a full description of OnStarservices and system limitations, seethe OnStar Owner's Guide in theglove box.

OnStar service is subject to theOnStar Terms and Conditionsincluded in the OnStar GloveBox Kit.

OnStar service requires wirelesscommunication networks and theGlobal Positioning System (GPS)satellite network. Not all OnStarservices are available everywhere

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OnStar service cannot work unlessyour vehicle is in a place whereOnStar has an agreement with awireless service provider for service

in that area, and the wirelessservice provider has coverage,network capacity, reception, andtechnology compatible with OnStar'sservice. Service involving locationinformation about your vehiclecannot work unless GPS signalsare available, unobstructed, andcompatible with the OnStarhardware. The vehicle must have

a working electrical system andadequate battery power for theOnStar equipment to operate.OnStar service may not work if theOnStar equipment is not properlyinstalled or you have not maintainedit even if your vehicle is in good

working order and in compliancewith all government regulations.If you try to add, connect, or modifyany equipment or software in your

vehicle, OnStar service may notwork. Other problems beyondOnStar's control may preventservice to you, such as hills, tallbuildings, tunnels, weather,electrical system design andarchitecture of your vehicle, damageto important parts of your vehicle ina crash, or wireless phone networkcongestion or jamming.

See Radio Frequency Statement onpage 1321 for informationregarding Part 15 of the FederalCommunications Commission (FCC)rules and Industry CanadaStandards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

Your Responsibility

Increase the volume of the radioif the OnStar Advisor cannot beheard.

If the light next to the OnStarbuttons is red, the system maynot be functioning properly.

PushQ and request a vehiclediagnostic. If the light appears clear(no light appears), your OnStarsubscription has expired and allservices have been deactivated.

PushQ

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1

Keys, Doors, andWindows

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

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

System Operation .. . . . . . . . . . 2-3Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6Safety Locks (Crew Cab) . . . . . 2-6

DoorsRear Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Vehicle SecurityVehicle Security ............... 2-9Anti-theft Alarm System . . . . . . . 2-9Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10Immobilizer Operation

(PASS-Key III+Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Immobilizer Operation(Passlock U.S. Only) . . . . . . . 2-12

Exterior MirrorsConvex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12Manual Mirrors ............... 2-12Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Interior MirrorsManual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-13Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

WindowsWindows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15Manual W indows . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 -15Power Windows .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16Rear Windows .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

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Keys and Locks

Keys

{ WARNING

Leaving children in a vehicle withthe ignition key is dangerous formany reasons. Children or otherscould be badly injured or evenkilled. They could operate thepower windows or other controlsor even make the vehicle move.

The windows will function with thekeys in the ignition and childrencould be seriously injured or killedif caught in the path of a closingwindow. Do not leave the keys ina vehicle with children.

The key can be used for the ignition,

all door locks, and the tailgate.The key has a bar-coded key tagthat the dealer or qualified locksmithcan use to make new keys. Storethis information in a safe place, notin your vehicle.

Notice: If the keys get locked inthe vehicle, it may have to bedamaged to get them out. Always

carry a spare key.If locked out of your vehicle, callthe Roadside Assistance Center.See Roadside Assistance Program

(U.S. and Canada) on page 139or Roadside Assistance Program(Mexico) on page 139.

With an active OnStar subscription,

an OnStar Advisor may remotelyunlock the vehicle. See OnStar onpage 120.

Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) System

See Radio Frequency Statement onpage 1321 for informationregarding Part 15 of the FederalCommunications Commission (FCC)rules and Industry CanadaStandards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

If there is a decrease in the RKEoperating range:

. Check the distance. Thetransmitter may be too far fromthe vehicle.

. Check the location. Othervehicles or objects may beblocking the signal.

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. Check the transmitter's battery.See Battery Replacement laterin this section.

. If the transmitter is still not

working correctly, see yourdealer or a qualified technicianfor service.

Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) System Operation

Vehicles with Remote KeylessEntry (RKE), transmitter functionswork up to 9 m (30 ft) away from the

vehicle.

There are other conditions whichcan affect the performance of thetransmitter. See Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) System on page 22.

UNLOCK: Press to unlock thedriver door and turn on the interiorlamps. The parking lamps may flashand the horn may sound.

Press UNLOCK again withinthree seconds and all of the doorsunlock.

LOCK: Press to lock all the doors.The parking lamps may flash and

the horn may sound.

If a door is open or ajar whenLOCK is pressed, the horn soundsseveral times to let you know thedoors did not lock and the content

theftdeterrent system is notarmed. Pressing LOCK again

while the horn is sounding or withinthree seconds after the horn stopssounding, the doors lock but thecontent theftdeterrent system doesnot arm until the opened door isclosed.

Different feedback modes can beprogrammed through the DriverInformation Center (DIC). SeeRemote Keyless Entry Feedbackunder Driver Information Center(DIC) on page 519.

L (Panic): Press to make thehorn sound and the headlamps andtaillamps flash for up to 30 seconds.To turn them off wait for 30 seconds,

or pressL

again, or start thevehicle.

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Programming Transmitters tothe Vehicle

Only RKE transmitters programmedto the vehicle will work. If a

transmitter is lost or stolen, areplacement can be purchased andprogrammed through your dealer.When the replacement transmitteris programmed to the vehicle, allremaining transmitters must alsobe programmed. Any lost or stolentransmitters no longer work oncethe new transmitter is programmed.

Each vehicle can have up to fourtransmitters programmed to it.

Battery Replacement

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 in theslot between the covers of thetransmitter housing.

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

3. Insert the new battery. Replacewith a CR2032 or equivalent

battery.4. Put the transmitter back

together.

Door Locks

{ WARNING

Unlocked doors can bedangerous.

. Passengers, especiallychildren, can easily openthe doors and fall out of amoving vehicle. When a dooris locked, the handle will notopen it. The chance of beingthrown out of the vehicle in

a crash is increased if thedoors are not locked. So,all passengers should wearsafety belts properly andthe doors 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 permanent

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injuries or even death fromheat stroke. Always lock the

vehicle whenever leaving it.. Outsiders can easily enter

through an unlocked doorwhen you slow down or stopthe vehicle. Locking the doorscan help prevent this fromhappening.

To lock or unlock the door from theoutside, use the key in the driver orfront passenger door or press theLOCK or UNLOCK button on theRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter.

To lock a door from the inside,move the manual lever on the doorforward. To unlock a door from theinside, move the lever on the doorrearward.

You will see a colored area on thelever when the door is unlocked.

Power Door Locks

Vehicles with power door locks, theswitches are located on the frontdoor armrests.

Press L to lock the doors.

Press U to unlock the doors.

Automatic Door Locks

If the vehicle has power doorlocks and the remote keylessentry system, it has an automatic

lock/unlock feature.

If the vehicle has an automatictransmission, it is programmedfrom the factory to lock all doorsautomatically when the shift lever ismoved out of P (Park). All the doorswill unlock when the shift lever ismoved back into P (Park).

If the vehicle has a manualtransmission, it is programmedfrom the factory to lock all the doorswhen the vehicle speed is greaterthan 24 km/h (15 mph). The doorswill unlock when the key is removedfrom the ignition.

To change the automatic doorlock and unlock settings, seeAutomatic Door Locks underDriver Information Center (DIC) onpage 519.

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Lockout Protection

If the vehicle has power door locks,this feature protects you fromlocking the key in the vehicle when

the key is in the ignition and a dooris open.

If the power door lock switch ispressed when a door is open andthe key is in the ignition, all of thedoors will lock and then the driverdoor will unlock.

Safety Locks (Crew Cab)

If the vehicle is a crew cab model, itmay have rear door safety locks.With this feature, the rear doors arelocked so they cannot be openedfrom the inside.

The rear door safety lock is located

on the inside edge of each rear doorbelow the safety lock label.

To engage the safety locks:

1. Open one of the rear doors.

2. Using the ignition key, turn thesafety lock to the horizontalposition.

3. Close the door.

4. Repeat these steps on the otherrear door.

To open a rear door when the safetylock is on, unlock the door and openthe door from the outside.

To disengage the safety locks:

1. Open one of the rear doors.

2. Using the ignition key, turn thesafety lock to the verticalposition.

3. Close the door.

4. Repeat these steps on the otherrear door.

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Doors

Rear Doors

To open the door, open the frontdoor. Then, use the handle to openthe rear door. The rear door must beclosed before closing the front door.

Tailgate

{ WARNING

It is extremely dangerous toride on the tailgate, even whenthe vehicle is operated at lowspeeds. People riding on thetailgate can easily lose theirbalance and fall in response tovehicle maneuvers. Falling froma moving vehicle may result inserious injuries or death. Do

not allow people to ride on thetailgate. Be sure everyone in yourvehicle is in a seat and using asafety belt properly.

Open the tailgate by pulling up onthe outside handle while pulling thetailgate down.

When the tailgate is shut, be sure itis latched securely.

On vehicles with a locking tailgate,use the ignition key. Turn the keycounterclockwise to lock thetailgate. Turn the key clockwise tounlock the tailgate.

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Tailgate Removal

To remove the tailgate:

1. With the tailgate fully open, liftup slightly on the entire tailgateassembly.

2. Remove the retaining cablesfrom both sides of the tailgate bypulling the clips away from thebolt heads while pushing the

cable bracket forward.

When the larger part of the holeon the bracket is over the bolt,slide the bracket off of the bolt.

3. With the tailgate partially down,

lift up on the passenger side andpull the tailgate toward you, thenmove the tailgate to the right torelease the driver side. You canthen remove the entire tailgateassembly.

Reverse the procedure to reinstallthe tailgate. Make sure it is secure.

To partially lower the tailgate:

1. With the tailgate fully open, liftup slightly on the entire tailgateassembly.

Tailgate Partially Down

2. Remove the retaining cablefrom the passenger side of thetailgate by pulling the clip awayfrom the bolt head while pushingthe cable bracket forward.

When the larger part of the holeon the bracket is over the bolt,slide the bracket off the bolt.

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3. Slide the lower end fitting ontothe top bolt. The tailgate willnow stay in the partially openedposition.

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for thedriver side.

If you would like to close thetailgate, the bracket cannot be inthe partially opened position. Usethe top position on the bracket toanchor it on the bottom bolt.

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

Anti-theft Alarm System

If your vehicle has the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) system, thevehicle has a content theft-deterrentalarm system.

To activate the contenttheft-deterrent system:

1. Close all the doors.

2. Lock the doors with the RKE

transmitter. The security light,located on the instrument panelcluster, will flash.

If the LOCK button on the RKEtransmitter is pressed, but a door isopen, the horn will chirp six times.Press the LOCK button again, withinthree seconds, and the doors willlock. Close the open door and thesystem will be activated.

If a locked door is not opened usingthe RKE transmitter, or by OnStar,the pre-alarm will go off. If theengine is not started or UNLOCKnot pressed within 10 seconds, thefront turn signal lamps will flash fortwo minutes, and the horn will sound

for two minutes, then will turn off tosave the battery power.

Remember, the theft-deterrentsystem will not activate if you lockthe doors with a key, the manualdoor lock, or power door lockswitch. The system can only beactivated using the RKE transmitter,or by OnStar. See the OnStar

Owner's Guide for additionalinformation. You should alsoremember that you can start yourvehicle with the correct ignition keyif the alarm has been set off.



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Here is how to avoid setting off thealarm by accident:

. If you do not want to activate thetheft-deterrent system, the

vehicle should be locked withthe door key after the doors areclosed.

. Always unlock a door with theRKE transmitter. Unlocking adoor any other way will set offthe alarm.

If you set off the alarm by accident,you can turn off the alarm by

pressing UNLOCK on the RKEtransmitter. The alarm will not stopif you try to unlock a door anyother way.

Testing the Alarm

To test the alarm:

1. From inside the vehicle, activatethe system by locking the doors

with the RKE transmitter.

2. Unlock the door with the manualdoor lock and open the door.This should set off the alarm.

3. To turn the alarm off, press the

UNLOCK button on the RKEtransmitter or start the engine.

If the alarm does not sound when itshould but the lights flash, check tosee if the horn works. The horn fusemay be blown. To replace the fuse,see Fuses and Circuit Breakers onpage 1039.

If the alarm does not sound or the

front turn signal lamps do not flash,see your dealer for service.

Immobilizer

See Radio Frequency Statement onpage 1321 for informationregarding Part 15 of the FederalCommunications Commission(FCC) rules and Industry Canada

Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

Immobilizer Operation(PASS-Key III+Canada Only)

This vehicle has a passivetheft-deterrent system.

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

The system is automaticallydisarmed when the key is turnedto ON/RUN.

You do not have to manually armor disarm the system.

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

The key uses a transponder thatmatches an immobilizer control unitin the vehicle. Only the correct key

starts the vehicle. If the key is everdamaged, the vehicle may not start.

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may be a problem with thetheft-deterrent system. Turn theignition off and try again.

If the engine still does not start, and

the key appears to be undamaged,try another ignition key. Checkthe fuse. See Fuses and CircuitBreakers on page 1039. 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 theft-deterrentsystem and have a new key made.

It is possible for the theft-deterrentsystem decoder to learn thetransponder value of a new orreplacement key. Up to 10 keyscan be programmed for the vehicle.The following procedure is forprogramming additional keys only.

Canadian Owners: If the keys are

lost or damaged, only a dealer canservice the theft-deterrent system tohave new ones made. Two currentdriver's keys are required toprogram additional keys.

To program a new key:

1. Verify that the new key hasPK3+ stamped on it.

2. Insert the current driver's key in

the ignition and start the engine.If the engine does not start seeyour dealer for service.

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

4. Insert the second current driver'skey in the ignition and start the

engine within ten seconds ofremoving the previous key. If theengine does not start see yourdealer for service.

5. After the engine has started,turn the key to LOCK/OFF, andremove the key. Insert the keyto be programmed and turn it toON/RUN within ten seconds ofremoving the previous key.

The security light turns off oncethe key has been programmed.

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

If the security light comes on and

stays on while driving, the enginewill restart if you turn it off. However,the theft-deterrent system is notworking properly and must beserviced by your dealer. Thevehicle is not protected by thetheft-deterrent system at this time.

In an emergency, contact RoadsideAssistance. See Roadside

Assistance Program (U.S. andCanada) on page 137 or RoadsideAssistance Program (Mexico) onpage 139.

Do not leave the key or device thatdisarms or deactivates the theftdeterrent system in the vehicle.



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Immobilizer Operation(Passlock U.S. Only)

Passlock is a passivetheft-deterrent system that enablesfuel if the vehicle is started witha valid key. If an incorrect key isused or the ignition lock cylinder istampered with, the fuel system isdisabled and the vehicle does notstart.

The security light turns offapproximately five seconds afterthe engine is started. See Security

Light on page 518.

If the engine stalls and the securitylight flashes, wait about 10 minutesuntil the light stops flashing beforetrying to restart the engine. Releasethe key from START as soon as theengine starts.

If the engine does not start afterthree tries, the vehicle needsservice.

If the engine is running and the

security light comes on, the enginerestarts if you turn the engine off.However, the Passlock system isnot working properly and must beserviced by your dealer. The vehicleis not protected by Passlock at thistime. See your dealer for service.

In an emergency, call the RoadsideAssistance Center. See Roadside

Assistance Program (U.S. andCanada) on page 137 or RoadsideAssistance Program (Mexico) onpage 139.

Do not leave the key or device thatdisarms or deactivates the theftdeterrent 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.

Manual Mirrors

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Manually fold the mirrors inwardto prevent damage when goingthrough an automatic car wash. Tofold, push the mirrors toward thevehicle. Push outward, to return themirrors to their original position.

Power Mirrors

Vehicles with outside power mirrorshave controls on the driver door

armrest.

To adjust the power mirrors:

1. Move the selector switch to theL (left) or R (right) to choose thedriver or passenger mirror.

2. Press one of the four buttonslocated on the control pad tomove the mirror to the desireddirection.

3. Return the selector switch to thecenter position once the mirrorsare adjusted.

If the mirror begins making aratcheting sound, the mirror hasreached the end of its travel andcan go no farther in that direction.To stop the sound, reverse themirror direction using thecontrol pad.

Manually fold the mirrors inwardto prevent damage when goingthrough an automatic car wash.To fold, push the mirror toward thevehicle. Push outward, to return themirror to its original position.

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror

Adjust this mirror for a clear view ofthe area behind the vehicle. Holdthe mirror in the center to move itup, down, or side-to-side. To reduceheadlamp glare, push the tabforward for daytime use and pull itfor nighttime use.

Vehicles with OnStar have threeadditional control buttons located atthe bottom of the mirror. See yourdealer for more information on thesystem and how to subscribe toOnStar. See the OnStar Owner'sGuide for more information aboutthe services OnStar provides.



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Automatic DimmingRearview Mirror

The vehicle may have an automaticdimming inside rearview mirror.Automatic dimming reduces theglare of lights from behind thevehicle.

The mirror may also have OnStar

and/or a compass and outsidetemperature display.

Control buttons for the OnStarsystem are at the bottom of the

mirror. See the OnStar OwnersGuide for more information aboutthe services OnStar provides. SeeCompass on page 53 for moreinformation about the compassdisplay. See Temperature Displayafter, for more information about theoutside temperature display.

AUTO/( /O (On/Off): Press

and hold AUTO/( for about

three seconds or depending on the

mirror, press O to turn automatic

dimming on or off. The automaticdimming feature comes on and theindicator light illuminates each timethe vehicle is started.

Temperature Display

Y b /O (On/Off) : Press Y b ordepending on the mirror, press O toturn the display on or off.

To adjust between Fahrenheit andCelsius:

1. Press and holdY b /O for afew seconds. The current unit ofmeasure (C or F) flashes.

2. Press Y b /Oagain andrelease to change the unit ofmeasure. Wait several secondsand the compass/temperature

display returns with the selectedunit of measure.

It is normal under certain conditionsfor the temperature update to bedelayed. If an incorrect temperaturedisplays for an extended period, seeyour dealer.

Cleaning the Mirror

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



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Windows

{ WARNING

Leaving children, helplessadults, or pets in a vehiclewith the windows closed isdangerous. They can beovercome by the extreme heatand suffer permanent injuries oreven death from heat stroke.Never leave a child, a helplessadult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,

especially with the windowsclosed in warm or hot weather.

The vehicle aerodynamics aredesigned to improve fuel economyperformance. This may result in apulsing sound when either rearwindow is down and the frontwindows are up. To reduce thesound, open either a front windowor the sunroof (if equipped).

Manual Windows

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Power Windows

{ WARNING

Leaving children in a vehicle withthe keys is dangerous for manyreasons. Children or others couldbe badly injured or even killed.They could operate the powerwindows or other controls or evenmake the vehicle move. Thewindows will function and theycould be seriously injured or killed

if caught in the path of a closingwindow. Do not leave keys in avehicle with children.

When there are children in therear seat use the window lockoutbutton to prevent unintentionaloperation of the windows.

Regular Cab Shown, Crew Cab

Similar

Push the switch down to open thewindow. Pull the front of the switchup to close it.

The switches work when the ignitionis in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY,or in Retained Accessory Power(RAP). See Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) on page 927.

Express-Down Window

Windows with an express-downfeature allow the window to belowered fully without pressing and

holding the switch. Press the front ofthe switch to the first position, andthe window opens a small amount.Press the switch down fully and thewindow goes all the way down.

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Window Lockout (Crew Cab)

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

Presso to activate the rearwindow lockout switch. The redline (A) will not be visible whenactivated.

Presso again to deactivate thelockout switch. The red line (A) isvisible when deactivated.

Rear Windows

Sliding Rear Window

If the vehicle has this feature,squeeze the latch in the center ofthe window and slide the glass toopen it.

Be sure the latch is engaged whenthe window is closed.

Sun Visors

Pull the sun visor down to blockglare. Detach the sun visor from thecenter mount to pivot to the sidewindow, or to extend along the rod,if available.



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Seats andRestraints

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

Front SeatsSeat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-4Seatback Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6Heated Front Seats .. . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Rear SeatsRear Seats (Extended Cab) . . . 3-8Rear Seats (Crew Cab) . . . . . . . 3-9

Safety BeltsSa fe ty Be lts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -1 0How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Safety Belt Use DuringPregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17Safety Belt Extender .. . . . . . . . 3-18Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-18Safety Belt Care ............. 3-19Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Airbag SystemAirbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-21When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24What Will You See after an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-32

Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-33Replacing Airbag SystemParts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-33

Child RestraintsOlder Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34Infants and Young

Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-38

Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-40Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCHSystem) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42

Replacing LATCH SystemParts After a Crash .. . . . . . . . 3-52

Securing Child Restraints(Rear Seat Position) . . . . . . . . 3-53

Securing Child Restraints

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

(Right Front SeatPosition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -57

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Head RestraintsOn some crew cab models, thevehicle's front seats have adjustablehead restraints in the outboard

seating positions.

{ 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 not

drive until the head restraints forall occupants are installed andadjusted properly.

Adjust the head restraint so that thetop of the restraint is at the same

height as the top of the occupant'shead. This position reduces thechance of a neck injury in a crash.

The height of the head restraint canbe adjusted. Pull the head restraint

up 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 topof the seatback, and push therestraint down. Try to move thehead restraint after the button isreleased to make sure that it is

locked in place.

The front seat outboard headrestraints are not designed to beremoved.



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Front Seats

Seat Adjustment

{ WARNING

You can lose control of thevehicle if you try to adjust amanual driver seat while thevehicle is moving. The suddenmovement could startle andconfuse you, or make you push apedal when you do not want to.

Adjust the driver seat only whenthe vehicle is not moving.

To adjust the seat:

1. Lift the bar under the front edgeof the seat cushion to unlockthe seat.

2. Slide the seat to the desiredposition and release the bar.

3. Try to move the seat back andforth to be sure the seat islocked in place.

Power Seat Adjustment

To adjust the seat, if available:

. 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.

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To adjust the seatback, see PowerReclining Seatbacks underReclining Seatbacks on page 34.

Lumbar Adjustment

Manual Lumbar

If available, the manual lumbarknob is on the outboard side of thedriver seat.

Turn the knob to increase ordecrease lumbar support.

Power Lumbar

If available, press and hold the frontor rear of the control to increase ordecrease lumbar support. Releasethe control when the seatbackreaches the desired level of lumbarsupport.

Reclining Seatbacks

{ WARNING

Sitting in a reclined position whenthe vehicle is in motion can bedangerous. Even when buckledup, the safety belts cannot dotheir job when reclined like this.

The shoulder belt cannot do itsjob because it will not be againstyour body. Instead, it will be infront of you. In a crash, you could

go into it, receiving neck or otherinjuries.

The lap belt cannot do its jobeither. In a crash, the belt couldgo up over your abdomen. Thebelt forces would be there, not atyour pelvic bones. This couldcause serious internal injuries.

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WARNING (Continued)

For proper protection when thevehicle is in motion, have the

seatback upright. Then sit wellback in the seat and wear thesafety belt properly.

Do not have a seatback reclined ifthe vehicle is moving.

Manual Reclining Seatbacks

{ WARNING

You can lose control of the

vehicle if you try to adjust amanual driver seat while thevehicle is moving. The suddenmovement could startle andconfuse you, or make you push apedal when you do not want to.Adjust the driver seat only whenthe vehicle is not moving.

{ WARNING

If either seatback is not locked, itcould move forward in a suddenstop or crash. That could causeinjury to the person sitting there.Always push and pull on theseatbacks to be sure they arelocked.

To recline a manual seatback:

1. Lift the lever.2. Move the seatback to the

desired position, and thenrelease the lever to lock theseatback in place.

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To return the seatback to the uprightposition:

1. Lift the lever fully withoutapplying pressure to theseatback, and the seatbackwill return to the upright position.

2. Push and pull on the seatback tomake sure it is locked.

Power Reclining Seatbacks

To recline a power seatback,if available:

. Tilt the top of the controlrearward to recline.

. Tilt the top of the control forwardto raise.

Seatback Latches

The vehicle may have frontseatbacks that fold forward foreasy access to the rear seats or

the storage area behind the seats.

To fold the seatback forward, pushthe lever on the side of the seatrearward and pull the seatbackforward.



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{ WARNING

If either seatback is not locked, itcould move forward in a sudden

stop or crash. That could causeinjury to the person sitting there.Always push and pull on theseatbacks to be sure they arelocked.

To return the seatback to the uprightposition, push the seatback all theway back until it latches.

If the seatback was reclined beforebeing folded forward, it will return tothe reclined position.

Heated Front Seats

{ WARNING

If you cannot feel temperaturechange or pain to the skin, theseat heater may cause burnseven at low temperatures. 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 onthe seat that insulates againstheat, such as a blanket, cushion,cover, or similar item. Thismay cause the seat heater tooverheat. An overheated seatheater may cause a burn or maydamage the seat.

If available, the switches are on theoutboard sides of the front seats. To

operate, the ignition must be on.

This feature will heat the cushionand back of the seats.

. Press the top of the switch forthe high setting.

. Press the bottom of the switchfor the low setting.

. Put the switch in the center

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The heated seat will turn on at thelast setting if the ignition is turnedoff and then back on.

The passenger safety belt must befastened for the heated seat featureto work on the passenger seat.

Rear Seats

Rear Seats(Extended Cab)

On extended cab models, there maybe forward folding seats in therear area.

To fold a rear seat cushion fromthe stored position to the sittingposition, pull the front of the seatcushion down completely.

The rear seat storage compartmentsmust be closed before folding theseat down. See Rear Storage onpage 41.

Notice: Folding a rear seat withthe safety belts still fastened maycause damage to the seat or thesafety belts. Always unbuckle thesafety belts and return them totheir normal stowed positionbefore folding a rear seat.



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A. Hook and Loop Fastener

To store the seat:

1. Secure the safety belt buckle tothe inboard side of the seat withthe hook and loop fastener (A),so that it does not move whennot in use.

2. Push the entire seat up until it isflush with the trim panel.

Rear Seats (Crew Cab)

On crew cab models, the rearseatbacks can be folded forward.

Notice: Folding a rear seat with

the safety belts still fastened maycause damage to the seat or thesafety belts. Always unbuckle thesafety belts and return them totheir normal stowed positionbefore folding a rear seat.

To fold a rear seatback:

1. Disconnect the rear centersafety belt latch from themini-buckle by inserting the tip

of the safety belt tongue into theslot on the buckle. Let the beltretract.

2. Pull the loop on the outboardside of the seatback forwarduntil you hear a click.

3. Fold the seatback forward.



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To return a seatback to the uprightposition:

1. Lift the seatback up and push itrearward.

{ WARNING

If either seatback is not locked, itcould move forward in a suddenstop or crash. That could causeinjury to the person sitting there.Always push and pull on theseatbacks to be sure they arelocked.

2. Push and pull on the seatback tomake sure it is locked in place.

{ WARNING

A safety belt that is improperlyrouted, not properly attached,or twisted will not provide theprotection needed in a crash.

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WARNING (Continued)

The person wearing the belt couldbe seriously injured. After raising

the rear seatback, always checkto be sure that the safety beltsare properly routed and attached,and are not twisted.

3. Reconnect the center safety beltlatch plate to the mini-buckle.Make sure the safety belt is nottwisted.

4. Push and pull on the latch plateto be sure it is secure.

When the seatback is not in use, itshould be kept in the upright, lockedposition.

Safety BeltsThis section of the manualdescribes how to use safety beltsproperly. It also describes some

things not to do with safety belts.

{ WARNING

Do not let anyone ride wherea safety belt cannot be wornproperly. In a crash, if you or yourpassenger(s) are not wearingsafety belts, injuries can be much

worse than if you are wearingsafety belts. You can be seriouslyinjured or killed by hitting thingsinside the vehicle harder or bybeing ejected from the vehicle.In addition, anyone who is notbuckled up can strike otherpassengers in the vehicle.

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WARNING (Continued)

It is extremely dangerous toride in a cargo area, inside or

outside of a vehicle. In a collision,passengers riding in these areasare more likely to be seriouslyinjured or killed. Do not allowpassengers to ride in any area ofthe vehicle that is not equippedwith seats and safety belts.

Always wear a safety belt, andcheck that all passenger(s) are

restrained properly too.

This vehicle has indicators as areminder to buckle the safety belts.See Safety Belt Reminders onpage 59 for additional information.

Why Safety Belts Work

When riding in a vehicle, you travelas fast as the vehicle does. If thevehicle stops suddenly, you keepgoing until something stops you.It could be the windshield, theinstrument panel, or the safety belts!

When you wear a safety belt, youand the vehicle slow down together.There is more time to stop becauseyou stop over a longer distance and,when worn properly, your strongest

bones take the forces from thesafety belts. That is why wearingsafety belts makes such goodsense.

Questions and Answers AboutSafety Belts

Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicleafter a crash if I am wearing a

safety belt?A: You could be whether you

are wearing a safety belt or not.Your chance of being consciousduring and after a crash, so youcan unbuckle and get out, ismuch greater if you are belted.



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Q: If my vehicle has airbags, whyshould I have to wear safetybelts?

A: Airbags are supplementalsystems only; so they work withsafety belts not instead ofthem. Whether or not an airbagis provided, all occupants stillhave to buckle up to get themost protection.

Also, in nearly all states and inall Canadian provinces, the lawrequires wearing safety belts.

How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly

This section is only for people ofadult size.

There are special things to knowabout safety belts and children. Andthere are different rules for smallerchildren and infants. If a child will

be riding in the vehicle, see OlderChildren on page 334 or Infants

and Young Children on page 336.Follow those rules for everyone'sprotection.

It is very important for all occupantsto buckle up. Statistics show thatunbelted people are hurt more oftenin crashes than those who arewearing safety belts.

There are important things to knowabout wearing a safety belt properly.

. Sit up straight and always keepyour feet on the floor in frontof you.

. Always use the correct bucklefor your seating position.

. Wear the lap part of the beltlow and snug on the hips, justtouching the thighs. In a crash,

this applies force to the strongpelvic bones and you would beless likely to slide under thelap belt. If you slid under it, thebelt would apply force on yourabdomen. This could causeserious or even fatal injuries.

. Wear the shoulder belt over theshoulder and across the chest.

These parts of the body arebest able to take belt restrainingforces. The shoulder belt locks ifthere is a sudden stop or crash.



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{ WARNING

You can be seriously injured,or even killed, by not wearing

your safety belt properly.. Never allow the lap or

shoulder belt to becomeloose or twisted.

. Never wear the shoulder beltunder both arms or behindyour back.

. Never route the lap orshoulder belt over anarmrest.

Lap-Shoulder Belt

All seating positions in the vehiclehave a lap-shoulder belt except forthe center front passenger position,if equipped, which has a lap belt.See Lap Belt on page 317 for more

information.

The following instructions explainhow to wear a lap-shoulder beltproperly.

1. Adjust the seat, if the seat isadjustable, so you can sit upstraight. To see how, see Seatsin the Index.

2. Pick up the latch plate and pullthe belt across you. Do not let itget twisted.

The lap-shoulder belt may lock ifyou pull the belt across you veryquickly. If this happens, let the

belt go back slightly to unlock it.Then pull the belt across youmore slowly.

If you ever pull the shoulderportion of a passenger belt outall the way, the child restraintlocking feature may be engaged.If this happens, just let the beltgo back all the way and startagain.

Engaging the child restraintlocking feature in the right frontseating position may affect the

passenger sensing system,if equipped. See PassengerSensing System on page 326for more information.

3. Push the latch plate into thebuckle until it clicks.

Pull up on the latch plate tomake sure it is secure. If the beltis not long enough, see SafetyBelt Extender on page 318.

Position the release button onthe buckle so that the safety beltcould be quickly unbuckled ifnecessary.



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4. If equipped with a shoulderbelt height adjuster, move it tothe height that is right for you.See Shoulder Belt HeightAdjuster later in this section

for instructions on use andimportant safety information.

5. To make the lap part tight, pullup on the shoulder belt.

It may be necessary to pull

stitching on the safety beltthrough the latch plate to fullytighten the lap belt on smalleroccupants.

To unlatch the belt, push the buttonon the buckle. The belt should

return to its stowed position. Slidethe latch plate up the safety beltwebbing when the safety belt is notin use. The latch plate should reston the stitching on the safety belt,near the guide loop on the side wall.

Before a door is closed, be sure thebelt is out of the way. If a door isslammed against a safety belt,

damage can occur to both the beltand the vehicle.

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

The vehicle has a shoulder beltheight adjuster for the driver andright front passenger seatingposition.

Adjust the height so the shoulderportion of the belt is on the shoulderand not falling off of it. The beltshould be close to, but notcontacting, the neck. Impropershoulder belt height adjustmentcould reduce the effectiveness ofthe safety belt in a crash. See Howto Wear Safety Belts Properly on

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To move it up or down, squeeze therelease buttons (A) together and

move the height adjuster to thedesired position.

After the adjuster is set to thedesired position, try to move it downwithout squeezing the releasebuttons to make sure it has lockedinto position.

Safety Belt Pretensioners

This vehicle has safety beltpretensioners for front outboardoccupants. Although the safetybelt pretensioners cannot be seen,they are part of the safety beltassembly. They can help tighten thesafety belts during the early stagesof a moderate to severe frontal ornear frontal crash if the thresholdconditions for pretensioneractivation are met.

Pretensioners work only once. If thepretensioners activate in a crash,

they will need to be replaced, andprobably other new parts for thevehicle's safety belt system. SeeReplacing Safety Belt System Partsafter a Crash on page 319.

Rear Safety Belt ComfortGuides

This vehicle may have rear shoulder

belt comfort guides for the rearoutside positions. If not, they areavailable through your dealer.

Rear shoulder belt comfort guidesmay provide added safety beltcomfort for older children who haveoutgrown booster seats and forsome adults. When installed and

properly adjusted, the comfort guidepositions the belt away from theneck and head.

Here is how to install a comfortguide to the shoulder belt:

1. Slide the guide off of its storageclip located between the interiorbody and the seatback.



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2. Place the guide over the beltand insert the two edges of the

belt into the slots of the guide.

3. Be sure that the belt is nottwisted and it lies flat. The

elastic cord must be under thebelt and the guide on top.

{ WARNING

A safety belt that is not properlyworn may not provide theprotection needed in a crash. Theperson wearing the belt could beseriously injured. The shoulderbelt should go over the shoulderand across the chest. These partsof the body are best able to takebelt restraining forces.


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4. Buckle, position, and releasethe safety belt as described

previously in this section. Makesure the shoulder portion of thebelt is on the shoulder and notfalling off of it. The belt shouldbe close to, but not contacting,the neck.

To remove and store the comfortguide, squeeze the belt edgestogether so that the safety belt can

be removed from the guide. Slidethe guide back on its storage cliplocated between the interior bodyand the seatback.

Safety Belt Use DuringPregnancy

Safety belts work for everyone,including pregnant women. Like all

occupants, they are more likely tobe seriously injured if they do notwear safety belts.

A pregnant woman should weara lap-shoulder belt, and the lapportion should be worn as lowas possible, below the rounding,throughout the pregnancy.

The best way to protect the fetus isto protect the mother. When a safetybelt is worn properly, it is more likelythat the fetus will not be hurt in acrash. For pregnant women, as for

anyone, the key to making safetybelts effective is wearing themproperly.

Lap Belt

This section is only for the lap belt.To learn how to wear a lap-shoulderbelt, see Lap-Shoulder Belt onpage 313.

The vehicle may have a centerseating position. When you sit inthe center front seating position, youhave a lap safety belt, which has noretractor.


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To make the belt longer, tilt the latchplate and pull it along the belt.

Buckle, position, and release it thesame way as the lap part of alap-shoulder belt.

To make the belt shorter, pull its freeend as shown until the belt is snug.

If the belt is not long enough, seeSafety Belt Extender on page 318.

Make sure the release button on thebuckle is positioned so you wouldbe able to unbuckle the safety beltquickly if necessary.

Safety Belt Extender

If the vehicle's safety belt will fastenaround you, you should use it.

But if a safety belt is not long

enough, your dealer will order youan extender. When you go in toorder it, take the heaviest coat youwill wear, so the extender will belong enough for you. To help avoidpersonal injury, do not let someoneelse use it, and use it only for theseat it is made to fit. The extenderhas been designed for adults. Neveruse it for securing child seats. Towear it, attach it to the regular safetybelt. For more information, see theinstruction sheet that comes withthe extender.

Safety System Check

Now and then, check that the safetybelt reminder light, safety belts,buckles, latch plates, retractors,and anchorages are all workingproperly. Look for any other loose ordamaged safety belt system partsthat might keep a safety belt system


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from doing its job. See your dealerto have it repaired. Torn or frayedsafety belts may not protect you ina crash. They can rip apart underimpact forces. If a belt is torn or

frayed, get a new one right away.Make sure the safety belt reminderlight is working. See Safety BeltReminders on page 59 for moreinformation.

Keep safety belts clean and dry.See Safety Belt Care on page 319.

Safety Belt Care

Keep belts clean and dry.

{ WARNING

Do not bleach or dye safety belts.It may severely weaken them. Ina crash, they might not be ableto provide adequate protection.Clean safety belts only with mildsoap and lukewarm water.

Replacing Safety BeltSystem Parts after aCrash

{ WARNINGA crash can damage the safetybelt system in the vehicle.A damaged safety belt systemmay not properly protect theperson using it, resulting inserious injury or even death ina crash. To help make sure the

safety belt systems are workingproperly after a crash, have theminspected and any necessaryreplacements made as soon aspossible.

After a minor crash, replacement ofsafety belts may not be necessary.But the safety belt assemblies thatwere used during any crash mayhave been stressed or damaged.

See your dealer to have the safetybelt assemblies inspected orreplaced.

New parts and repairs may benecessary even if the safety beltsystem was not being used at thetime of the crash.

Have the safety belt pretensionerschecked if the vehicle has been in a

crash, or if the airbag readiness lightstays on after you start the vehicleor while you are driving. See AirbagReadiness Light on page 510.


Airbag System With roof-rail airbags the word


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Airbag SystemThe vehicle has the followingairbags:

. A frontal airbag for the driver.

. A frontal airbag for the right frontpassenger.

Your vehicle may also have thefollowing airbags:

. A roof-rail airbag for the driverand the passenger seateddirectly behind the driver.

. A roof-rail airbag for the right

front passenger and thepassenger seated directlybehind the right front passenger.

All of the airbags in your vehicle willhave the word AIRBAG embossedin the trim or on an attached labelnear the deployment opening.

For frontal airbags, the word

AIRBAG will appear on the middlepart of the steering wheel for thedriver and on the instrument panelfor the right front passenger.

With roof-rail airbags, the wordAIRBAG will appear along theheadliner or trim.

Airbags are designed to supplementthe protection provided by safety

belts. Even though today's airbagsare also designed to help reducethe risk of injury from the force of aninflating bag, all airbags must inflatevery quickly to do their job.

Here are the most important thingsto know about the airbag system:

{ WARNING

You can be severely injured orkilled in a crash if you are notwearing your safety belt evenif you have airbags. Airbags aredesigned to work with safetybelts, but do not replace them.Also, airbags are not designed todeploy in every crash. In some

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WARNING (Continued)

crashes safety belts are your onlyrestraint. See When Should anAirbag Inflate? on page 323.

Wearing your safety belt during acrash helps reduce your chanceof hitting things inside the vehicleor being ejected from it. Airbagsare supplem

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