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passenger frontal airbag inflates.
This is because the back of the
rear-facing child restraint would
be very close to the inflating
airbag. A child in a forward-facing
child restraint can be seriously
injured or killed if the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
inflates and the passenger seat is
in a forward position.

Even if the passenger sensing
system has turned off the front
outboard passenger frontal
airbag, no system is fail-safe. No
one can guarantee that an airbag
will not deploy under some
unusual circumstance, even
though it is turned off.

Secure rear-facing child restraints
in a rear seat, even if the airbag
is off. If you secure a
forward-facing child restraint in
the front outboard passenger
seat, always move the seat as far

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back as it will go. It is better to
secure the child restraint in a
rear seat.

See Passenger Sensing System
0 65 for additional information.

If the child restraint uses a top
tether, see Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 0 77 for top tether anchor
locations.

Do not secure a child seat in a
position without a top tether anchor
if a national or local law requires
that the top tether be anchored, or if
the instructions that come with the
child restraint say that the top strap
must be anchored.

In Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have
a top tether, and that the tether be
attached.

When using the lap-shoulder belt to
secure the child restraint in this
position, follow the instructions that
came with the child restraint and the
following instructions:

1. Move the seat as far back as it

will go before securing the
forward-facing child restraint.
Move the seat upward or the
seatback to an upright position,
if needed, to get a tight
installation of the child
restraint.

When the passenger sensing
system has turned off the front
outboard passenger frontal
airbag and knee airbag (if
equipped), the off indicator on
the passenger airbag status
indicator should light and stay
lit when the vehicle is started.
See Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 105.

2. Put the child restraint on

the seat.

3. Pick up the latch plate, and run

the lap and shoulder portions
of the vehicle's safety belt

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through or around the restraint.
The child restraint instructions
will show you how.

4. Push the latch plate into the

buckle until it clicks.

Position the release button on
the buckle, so that the safety
belt could be quickly unbuckled
if necessary.

5. Pull the shoulder belt all the

way out of the retractor to set
the lock. When the retractor
lock is set, the belt can be
tightened but not pulled out of
the retractor.

6. To tighten the belt, push down

on the child restraint, pull the
shoulder portion of the belt to
tighten the lap portion of the
belt, and feed the shoulder belt
back into the retractor. When
installing a forward-facing child
restraint, it may be helpful to
use your knee to push down on
the child restraint as you
tighten the belt.

Try to pull the belt out of the
retractor to make sure the
retractor is locked. If the
retractor is not locked, repeat
Steps 5 and 6.

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7. Before placing a child in the

child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To
check, grasp the child restraint
at the safety belt path and
attempt to move it side to side
and back and forth. When the
child restraint is properly
installed, there should be no
more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of
movement.

If the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag and knee airbag (if
equipped) are off, the off indicator in
the passenger airbag status
indicator will come on and stay on
when the vehicle is started.

If a child restraint has been installed
and the on indicator is lit, see “If the
On Indicator Is Lit for a Child
Restraint” under Passenger Sensing
System 0 65.

To remove the child restraint,
unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and
let it return to the stowed position.

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Storage

Cupholders

If equipped, pull the rear seat
armrest down to access.

Sunglasses Storage

If equipped, the sunglasses storage
is over the driver door.

Underseat Storage

If equipped, there is storage under
the front passenger seat. Lift the
end of the tray and pull it forward to
open. Push it in toward the seat to
close.

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Storage

Center Console Storage

For vehicles with center console
storage, press the button and slide
rearward to open.

Additional Storage
Features

Cargo Cover

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Warning

An unsecured cargo cover could
strike people in a sudden stop or
turn, or in a crash. Store the
cargo cover securely or remove it
from the vehicle.

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Warning

Do not place objects on the cargo
cover. Sudden stops or turns can
cause objects to be thrown in the
vehicle. You or others could be
injured.

If equipped, use the cargo cover to
cover items in the rear of the
vehicle.

To install, hang the loops on the
liftgate anchors.

Cargo Management
System

This vehicle has a cargo
management system in the rear.

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Pull the strap to lift.

Fold the load floor. Place the hook
from the load floor inside the hook
on the side trim.

Convenience Net

The vehicle may have a
convenience net.

The net is used to store small loads
and should not be used for heavy
loads.

Warning Triangle

If equipped, the warning triangle is
stowed in the rear storage
compartment.

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First Aid Kit

If equipped, the first aid kit is
stowed in the side rear storage
compartment.

Roof Rack System

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Warning

If something is carried on top of
the vehicle that is longer or wider
than the roof rack — like paneling,
plywood, or a mattress — the
wind can catch it while the vehicle
is being driven. The item being
carried could be violently torn off,
and this could cause a collision
and damage the vehicle. Never
carry something longer or wider
than the roof rack on top of the
vehicle unless using a GM
certified accessory carrier.

For vehicles with a roof rack, the
rack can be used to load items. For
roof racks that do not have
crossrails included, GM Certified
crossrails can be purchased as an
accessory. See your dealer for
additional information.

Caution

Loading cargo on the roof rack
that weighs more than 75 kg
(165 lb) or hangs over the rear or
sides of the vehicle may damage
the vehicle. Load cargo so that it
rests evenly between the
crossrails, making sure to fasten
cargo securely.

To prevent damage or loss of cargo
when driving, check to make sure
crossrails and cargo are securely
fastened. Loading cargo on the roof
rack will make the vehicle’s center
of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds,
sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden
braking, or abrupt maneuvers;
otherwise it may result in loss of
control. If driving for a long distance,
on rough roads, or at high speeds,
occasionally stop the vehicle to
make sure the cargo remains in its
place. Do not exceed the maximum
vehicle capacity when loading the
vehicle.

See Vehicle Load Limits 0 151.

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Instruments and Controls

Controls

Steering Wheel
Adjustment

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel up

or down.

3. Pull or push the steering wheel

closer or away from you.

4. Lift the lever up to lock the

steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.

Steering Wheel Controls

The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering
wheel controls. See "Steering
Wheel Controls" in the infotainment
manual.

Heated Steering Wheel

(

(Heated Steering Wheel) : For

vehicles with a heated steering
wheel, press to turn it on or off.
A light on the button displays when
the feature is turned on.

The steering wheel takes about
three minutes to start heating.

Horn

Press

on the steering wheel pad

to sound the horn.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper/washer lever
is on the right side of the steering
column.

Move the lever to one of the
following positions:

HI : Use for fast wipes.

LO : Use for slow wipes.

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INT (Intermittent Wipes/Rainsense
Wipe Sensitivity Control) : Move
the lever up to INT for intermittent
wipes, then turn the

INT band

up for more frequent wipes or down
for less frequent wipes. If the
vehicle has Rainsense™, see
Rainsense™ later in this section.

OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.

1X (Mist) : For a single wipe, briefly
move the wiper lever down. For
several wipes, hold the wiper
lever down.

(Windshield Washer) : Pull the

windshield wiper lever toward you to
spray windshield washer fluid and
activate the wipers. The wipers will
continue until the lever is released
or the maximum wash time is
reached. When the windshield wiper
lever is released, additional wipes
may occur depending on how long
the windshield washer had been
activated. See Washer Fluid 0 204
for information on filling the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.

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Warning

In freezing weather, do not use
the washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.

Clear snow and ice from the wiper
blades before using them. If frozen
to the windshield, carefully loosen or
thaw them. Damaged wiper blades
should be replaced. See Wiper
Blade Replacement 0 209.

Heavy snow or ice can overload the
wiper motor. A circuit breaker will
stop the motor until it cools down.

Rainsense™

If equipped with Rainsense, a rain
sensor detects the amount of water
on the windshield and controls the
frequency of the windshield wiper.

Keep the sensor free from debris to
allow for best system performance.

INT (Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity
Control) : Move the windshield
wiper lever to INT. Turn the

INT

band on the wiper lever to adjust the
sensitivity.

Turn the band up for more
sensitivity to moisture.

Turn the band down for less
sensitivity to moisture.

Move the windshield wiper lever
out of the INT position to
deactivate Rainsense.

Wiper Arm Assembly Protection

When using an automatic car wash,
move the windshield wiper lever to
OFF. This disables the automatic
Rainsense windshield wipers and/or
manual windshield wipers.

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With Rainsense, if the transmission
is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle
speed is very slow, the wipers will
automatically stop at the base of the
windshield.

The wiper operations return to
normal when the transmission is no
longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle
speed has increased.

Rear Window Wiper/
Washer

The rear wiper/washer controls are
on the end of the windshield wiper
lever.

ON : Press the upper portion of the
button for continuous rear window
wipes.

OFF : The rear wiper turns off when
the button is returned to the middle
position.

INT (Intermittent Rear Wipes) :
Press the lower portion of the button
for rear intermittent wipes.

REAR (Rear Washer) : Push

the windshield wiper lever forward
to spray washer fluid on the rear
window. The lever returns to its
starting position when released.

Reverse Gear Wipes

If the rear wiper control is off, the
rear wiper will automatically operate
continuously when the shift lever is
in R (Reverse), and the front
windshield wiper is performing low
or high speed wipes. If the rear
wiper control is off, the shift lever is
in R (Reverse), and the front
windshield wiper is performing
interval wipes, then the rear wiper
automatically performs interval
wipes.

This feature can be changed. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 121.

The windshield washer reservoir is
used for the windshield and the rear
window. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir if either washer is not
working. See Washer Fluid 0 204.

Compass

The vehicle may have a compass
display in the Driver Information
Center (DIC).

Setting the Compass Zone

Under certain circumstances, such
as during a long trip or moving to a
new area, the compass zone will
need to be reset. If the compass is
not set to the correct zone, it may
give false readings. The compass
zone should be set to the area in
which the vehicle is currently
traveling.

Use the DIC buttons to set the
compass zone:

1. While the vehicle is in P (Park),

press the MENU button to
display the DIC menu.

2. Press and hold SET/CLR while

the Set Area display is active.

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3. Find the vehicle's current

location and zone number on
the map. Zones 1 through 15
are available.

4. Use

w x

to change to the

correct zone number.

5. Press SET/CLR to confirm the

setting.

Clock

The infotainment system controls
are used to access the time and
date settings through the menu
system. See “Using the System” in
the infotainment manual.

Setting the Clock

To set the time and date:

1. Press the CONFIG button and

then turn the TUNE/MENU
knob to select Time and Date
or press

2. Select the desired feature.

3. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to

adjust the highlighted number.

4. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to

select the next number.

5. To save and return to the Time

and Date menu, press

BACK

at any time or press the TUNE/
MENU knob after adjusting the
value.

6. Repeat steps 2–5 for the

remaining feature.

If auto timing is set, the time
displayed on the clock may not
update immediately when driving
into a new time zone.

Setting the 12/24 Hour Format

1. Press the CONFIG button and

select Time and Date or
press

2. Select Set Time Format.

3. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to

highlight the 12 hour or 24 hour
display format.

4. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to

select display format.

Power Outlets

Power Outlets 12 Volt Direct Current

The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.

There is one accessory power outlet
on the center stack below the
climate control. This outlet is
powered when the key is in ON/
RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or until
the driver door is opened within
10 minutes of turning off the vehicle.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0 160.

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Caution

Leaving electrical equipment
plugged in for an extended period
of time while the vehicle is off will
drain the battery. Always unplug
electrical equipment when not in
use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum
20 amp rating.

Certain electrical accessories may
not be compatible with the
accessory power outlet and could
overload vehicle or adapter fuses.
If a problem is experienced, see
your dealer.

When adding electrical equipment,
be sure to follow the installation
instructions included with the
equipment. See Add-On Electrical
Equipment 0 186.

Caution

Hanging heavy equipment from
the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty. The power
outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only, such
as cell phone charge cords.

Power Outlet 110/120 Volt
Alternating Current

If equipped, this power outlet is on
the rear of the center console. It can
be used to plug in electrical
equipment that uses a maximum
limit of 150 watts.

An indicator light on the outlet turns
on to show it is in use. The light
comes on when the ignition is in
ON/RUN and equipment requiring
less than 150 watts is plugged into
the outlet, and no system fault is
detected.

The indicator light does not come on
when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or
if the equipment is not fully seated
into the outlet.

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If equipment is connected using
more than 150 watts or a system
fault is detected, a protection circuit
shuts off the power supply and the
indicator light turns off. To reset the
circuit, unplug the item and plug it
back in or turn the Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) off and
then back on. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0 160. The
power restarts when equipment
using 150 watts or less is plugged
into the outlet and a system fault is
not detected.

The power outlet is not designed for
and may not work properly, if the
following are plugged in:
.

Equipment with high initial peak
wattage such as:
compressor-driven refrigerators
and electric power tools.

Other equipment requiring an
extremely stable power supply
such as:
microcomputer-controlled
electric blankets, touch sensor
lamps, etc.

Medical equipment.

Warning Lights,
Gauges, and
Indicators

Warning lights and gauges can
signal that something is wrong
before it becomes serious enough
to cause an expensive repair or
replacement. Paying attention to the
warning lights and gauges could
prevent injury.

Some warning lights come on briefly
when the engine is started to
indicate they are working. When
one of the warning lights comes on
and stays on while driving, or when
one of the gauges shows there may
be a problem, check the section that
explains what to do. Waiting to do
repairs can be costly and even
dangerous.

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