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7. Close both top and bottom mechanisms at the center
of the bag (bag should now be tightly secured).Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels
You only need to reinstall as many cargo panels as you wish.
1. Remove the cargo panel(s) from the storage bag.
You can either leave the bag attached to the side of
the cargo area while it is not in use, or you can store
it outside of the vehicle.
2. Starting with cargo panel 1, place the latches in the
open (unlocked) position. Place cargo panel 1 on the
cargo area rails while holding the back of the cargo
panel up.

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Cargo Area Floor Drains
Your vehicle also has four cargo-area floor drains
located under the cargo mat near the sides of the cargo
area. These drains should be cleaned periodically to
allow water to exit the cargo area.
The cargo mat has cutouts for the drains. You can flush
the drains through the cutouts, but if the cargo area is
extremely dirty you can lift up the edges of the cargo
floor mat (or take the whole mat out) and flush the
drains with water.
Cargo Tie Downs
There are eight cargo tie downs in the rear cargo area.
You can use these to strap cargo in. The tie downs are
also used to secure the cargo cover panel storage bag.
For more information see ªCargo Cover Panelsº in
the Index.

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Luggage Carrier
You can load things on top of your vehicle with
this feature.
The luggage carrier has slats and siderails attached to
the roof and crossrails which can be moved back and
forth to help secure cargo. Tie the load to the siderails or
siderail supports.
NOTICE:
Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 lbs.
(90.6 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage
your vehicle. When you carry large things, never
let them hang over the rear or the sides of your
vehicle. Load your cargo so that it rests on the
slats and does not scratch or damage the vehicle.
Put the cargo against the siderails and fasten it
securely to the luggage carrier.
Don't exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, see ªLoading Your Vehicleº in
the Index.To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you're leaving,
check now and then to make sure the luggage and cargo
are still securely fastened.
Be sure the cargo is properly loaded.

If small heavy objects are placed on the roof cut a
piece of 3/8 inch plywood to fit inside the crossrails
and siderails to spread the load. If plywood is used,
tie it to the siderail supports.

Tie the load to the crossrails or the siderail supports.
Use the crossrails only to keep the load from sliding.
To move a crossrail, turn the release knobs, on both
sides of the rail, counterclockwise to loosen it. Slide
the crossrail to the desired position balancing the
force side to side. Turn the release knobs, on both
sides of the rail, clockwise to tighten it and try to
slide the crossrail back and forth slightly to be sure
it is tight

If you need to carry long items, move the crossrails
as far apart as they will go. Tie the load to the
crossrails and the siderails or siderail supports. Also
tie the load to the bumpers. Do not tie the load so
tightly that the crossrails or siderails are damaged.

After moving a crossrail, be sure it is securely locked
into the siderail.

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Remote Door Unlock: To contact the center, call
1
-888-4-ONSTAR. You will be required to provide
your security information. An advisor will send a
command to your vehicle to unlock itself. The
advisor can delay unlocking your vehicle. Remote
Door Unlock is disabled 48 hours after the vehicle is
parked to maintain the battery charge.

Vehicle Locator Service: To contact the center, call
1
-888-4-ONSTAR. You will be required to provide
your security information. An advisor will send a
command to your vehicle to sound the horn and/or
flash the lamps.

Route Support: An advisor can provide directions
or guidance to most places you want to go.
In addition, they can help you locate gas stations,
rest areas, ATMs, hospitals, hotels, stores, eateries
and more.

Ride Assist: An advisor can locate transportation in
the event that you are unable to drive.

Concierge Services: The concierge advisor can
obtain tickets, reservations or help with vacation/trip
planning and other unique items and services.
OnStar System Limitations
Complete limitations can be found on the subscriber
services agreement.
In order to provide you with excellent service, calls with
the OnStar Center may be monitored or recorded.
OnStar Service is:

available in the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska,
Hawaii and Canada;

available when the vehicle is within the operating
range of a cellular provider;

subject to limitations caused by atmospheric
conditions, such as severe weather or topographical
conditions, such as mountainous terrain.

subject to cellular carrier equipment limitations.
Global positioning capabilities will not be available if
satellite signals are obstructed.
OnStar will not function if the vehicle's battery is
discharged or disconnected. It may also be inoperative
if the vehicle is in an accident and the OnStar or vehicle
electrical system components are damaged.
Some OnStar services are provided by existing
governmental emergency service providers. OnStar will
receive your call and use reasonable effort to contact an
appropriate provider. OnStar cannot promise that the
providers will respond in a timely manner or at all.

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CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message
This message is displayed
when the engine oil needs
to be changed. The message
is only displayed for
15 seconds at the start of
each ignition cycle.
When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the
Engine Oil Life Monitor. See ªEngine Oil, When to
Changeº in the Index.
SECURITY Message
This message is displayed
when the content
theft
-deterrent system has
been activated and also
monitors the Passlock


System.
If the security message is displayed continuously while
driving and stays on, there may be a problem with the
Passlock System. Your vehicle will not be protected by
Passlock, and you should see your dealer.
LOW WASHER FLUID Message
This message is displayed
when the vehicle is low on
windshield washer fluid.
The message is only
displayed for 15 seconds
at the start of each
ignition cycle.
For more information see, ªWindshield Washer Fluidº in
the Index.
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL Message
This message is displayed
when a possible problem
exists with the Road
Sensing Suspension system.

3-20 Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK
is designed to discourage theft of your
radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio
functions whenever battery power is removed.
The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or
ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the
radio is not protected by the feature. If THEFTLOCK
is activated, your radio will not operate if stolen.
When THEFTLOCK is activated, the radio will display
LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery
power has been interrupted. If your battery loses power
for any reason, you must unlock the radio with the secret
code before it will operate.
Activating the Theft
-Deterrent Feature
The instructions which follow explain how to enter
your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system.
It is recommended that you read through all nine steps
before starting the procedure.
If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between
any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and
you must start the procedure over at Step 4.1. Write down any three or four
-digit number from
000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from
the vehicle.
2. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN.
3. Turn the radio off.
4. Press the 1 and 4 pushbuttons together. Hold them
down until
--- shows on the display. Next you will use
the secret code number which you have written down.
5. Press the SEEK right arrow button and 000 will
appear on the display.
6. Press the SEEK right arrow button again to make the
last two digits agree with your code.
7. Press the SEEK left arrow button to make the first
one or two digits agree with your code.
8. Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written down.
The display will show REP to let you know that you
need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your
secret code.
9. Press AM FM and this time the display will show
SEC to let you know that your radio is secure.
The LED indicator by the volume knob will begin
flashing when the ignition is turned off.

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Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a
Power Loss
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. Turn the ignition on. LOC will appear on the display.
2. Press the SEEK right arrow button and 000 will
appear on the display.
3. Press the SEEK right arrow button again to make the
last two digits agree with your code.
4. Press the SEEK left arrow button to make the first
one or two digits agree with your code.
5. Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written down.
The display will show SEC, indicating the radio is
now operable and secure.
If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will
appear on the display. You will have to wait an hour
with the ignition on before you can try again. When you
try again, you will only have three chances to enter the
correct code before INOP appears.
If you lose or forget your code, contact your dealer.Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press the 1 and 4 pushbuttons together. Hold them
down until SEC shows on the display.
4. Press the SEEK right arrow button and 000 will
appear on the display.
5. Press the SEEK right arrow button again to make the
last two digits agree with your code.
6. Press the SEEK left arrow button to make the first
one or two digits agree with your code.
7. Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written down.
The display will show
---, indicating that the radio
is no longer secured.
If the code entered is incorrect, SEC will appear on the
display. The radio will remain secured until the correct
code is entered.
When battery power is removed and later applied to a
secured radio, the radio won't turn on and LOC will
appear on the display.
To unlock a secured radio, see ªUnlocking the
Theft
-Deterrent Feature After a Power Lossº earlier
in this section.

4-17 Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
There are some important things to remember about
how to load your vehicle.

The heaviest things should be on the load floor and
forward of your rear axle. Put heavier items as far
forward as you can.

Be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on
the off
-road terrain doesn't toss things around.
CAUTION:

Cargo on the load floor piled higher than
the seatbacks can be thrown forward during
a sudden stop. You or your passengers could
be injured. Keep cargo below the top of
the seatbacks.
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Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be
tossed about when driving over rough
terrain. You or your passengers can be struck
by flying objects. Secure the cargo properly.

Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle's
center of gravity, making it more likely to
roll over. You can be seriously or fatally
injured if the vehicle rolls over. Put heavy
loads inside the cargo area, not on the roof.
Keep cargo in the cargo area as far forward
and low as possible.
You'll find other important information in this manual.
See ªVehicle Loading,º ªLuggage Carrierº and ªTiresº
in the Index.