Airbags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat. If you are involved in another collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
Child seats with flexible lower attachments can be used in all three seating positions. The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. The rear seat lower anchors can be readily identified by the symbol located on the seatback directly above the anchorages and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
For the outboard seating positions, route the tether underneath the head rest and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. The tether strap should be attached to the tether anchor on the rear of the seatback using the most direct path. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are.
The child and others could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child's size. The child could be severely injured or killed. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
An airbag deployment could cause infants in this position to be severely injured or killed. Pull up on the recliner lever to fold down the seatback. Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be severely injured or killed.
Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked. Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements Off. The Low-level setting will turn Off automatically after approximately 30 minutes.
It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat.
Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering column, you could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision. Adjust the column only while the vehicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving. The high beams will remain on until the lever is released. NOTE: For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. A collision could be the result.
Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery. The sunroof will fully open and stop automatically. The sunroof will close automatically from any position.
Any release of the switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a partially open or closed position until the switch is pressed again. During Express Vent operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically return to the open position. NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed and held during manual opening and closing of the sunroof.
Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. You could also be severely injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result. If buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together.
This will minimize buffeting. To determine if your radio has these features, press the Voice Command button on the radio. Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Seek through tracks in CD mode. The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device. Then select button 1—6. To access, lift up on the cover. A check mark indicates the currently used picture.
Use a clean and dry micro fiber lens cleaning cloth in order to clean the touch-screen. Be sure to follow the solvent manufacturer's precautions and directions. Not all roads are digitized. NOTE: Many features of this radio are speed dependent. For your own safety, it is not possible to use the touch-screen keyboard to enter a name e. Pull over at a safe location to complete your task or use Voice Command.
Press the Voice Command button on the radio to begin. Touch the GO soft-key to start your trip. You may experience interruptions or delays in receiving navigation information in garages, tunnels, large cities, or other situations where the vehicle does not have a direct line of sight to the sky.
If your vehicle has this feature, after a couple seconds you will hear a voice prompt. You can enter any four-digit PIN. You will not need to remember this PIN after the initial pairing process. The system will only connect to the highest priority phone that exists within the proximity of the vehicle. All attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others to be severely injured or killed. The beep is your signal to give a command.
If you do not say a command within a few seconds, the system will present you with a list of options. If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the Voice Command button , listen for the BEEP, and say your command.
Refer to the phone compatibility list at www. Connected mobile phones must be bluetooth-compatible, and paired with your radio. The volume setting for Voice Command is different than the audio system. Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use. Pressing the controls on the steering wheel allows the driver to select vehicle information and Personal Settings. For additional information, refer to Programmable Features in this guide.
The compass will now function normally. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. A single chime will indicate that programming is complete. This may take up to 30 seconds, or longer in rare cases. This includes most garage door opener models manufactured after Do not use a garage door opener without these safety features. Call toll-free 1——— or, on the Internet, at www. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor it is NOT the button normally used to open and close the door.
The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. If the device is plugged in and activates, programming is complete. Do not program the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate.
Exhaust gas from your vehicle contains Carbon Monoxide CO which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous when inhaled and can cause you and others to be severely injured or killed. If the Watt 13 Amp power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. Shifting while only the front or rear wheels are spinning can cause damage to the transfer case.
One side features a plastic lined tray which can hold a variety of items. The maximum load capacity of the load floor is lbs kg. In a sudden stop or a collision, a tie-down could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose. A child could be badly injured. Use only the anchors provided for child seat tethers. When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button.
Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from 4. A light will illuminate Extended use of this mode is not recommended. Equipped 1. However, must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect under certain conditions, while in Automatic Mode, against engine overheating. The windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves.
To clear any excess fuel, press engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Connect the cord to a standard Volt AC electrical outlet with a Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- grounded three-wire extension cord. Page Four-Speed Automatic Transmission - 3. Normal operation will resume once the transmission temperature has risen to a suitable level.
This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Use only Always apply the parking brake first, then place the shift after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, the Transmission Limp Home Mode will be engaged.
In this mode, the transmission will remain in second gear in any forward driving range. Page Five-Speed Automatic Transmission - 4. This is a normal position. Always apply the parking This is especially important when the engine is cold.
Engine may be second gear or first gear, when needed. The trans- During cold temperature operation, you may notice mission will automatically shift from fourth gear to delayed upshifts depending on engine and transmission OVERDRIVE if the following conditions are present Stop the vehicle. Move the shift lever to the PARK position. A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- cally at a calibrated speed at light throttle.
This shift cannot be completed if the key is in the ACC position. Under these condi- tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems.
Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho- rized dealer. Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be obtained as soon as possible. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound the parking brake. This pedal. This could overheat the brakes and result in hydroplaning action can cause loss of traction, braking unpredictable braking action, longer stopping dis- ability, and control.
The system controls the natural laws of physics from acting on the ve- hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lockup and hicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking. If one wheel on a driven axle is desired.
Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the deactivated. When ERM determines that the rate tions and driving conditions, influence the chance of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicles speed that wheel lift or rollover may occur. Tire Markings design standards. Example: 31x If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
Cold Tire Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile 1. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1 number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 total weight your vehicle can carry 3 tire size designed for your vehicle You the weight referenced here.
Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Use tires of the cause collisions. Consult your authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs. High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous. Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive more than Limited-Use Spare — Limited-use spares are for emergency use only.
In- Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- handling.
With this tire, do not drive more than the age or failure. Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu- that specified for your vehicle.
Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles de- pends on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the transfer case. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel Vehicles with Compact Spare housings. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPMS sensors.
Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings. In addition, the 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road EVIC will display a Low Pressure message and a graphic tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning showing the low tire pressure value flashing. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, following licenses: the TPMS will update automatically.
Gasoline with higher ethanol may be used in your vehicle. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline E perform the following: without MMT be used in your vehicle. Have the exhaust system inspected Carbon monoxide CO in exhaust gases is deadly. Have any abnor- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon mal conditions repaired promptly. The label also specifies maxi- mum capacities of front and rear axle systems GAWR.
Before towing a trailer, carefully distributed equally. Stow all loose items securely before review this information to tow your load as efficiently driving. It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition Weight-Carrying Hitch can result if either rating is exceeded. Trailer Hitch Industry kg without added equipment or alterations to the Standards standard equipment. Your vehicle may be factory Class I - Light Duty 2, lbs kg equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over GTW Max.
Tongue Wt. Follow these vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Continued before towing a trailer.
Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized. The trailer tow package may include a four-pin and seven-pin wiring harness. Towing with the rear wheels on the ground while the driveshaft Towing with the rear wheels on the ground while the is connected will result in severe transmission damage. The in the left rear trim panel behind the second row seat. You could be crushed. Fit the jack handle extension over the drive nut.
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