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Rear Seats
Rear Seat Operation
Removing the Rear Seat
1. Disconnect the quick
release latch plates for
the lap shoulder
belts on the bench seat
to be removed. To
do this, press the tip of
a key into the release
hole of the safety
belt buckle while
pulling up on the
safety belt.2. Locate the pins.
There are two pins located on the inboard sides
of the rear seats. If the vehicle has oor mats,
the pins will be located under a ap that has
been cut into the mat. The driver’s side pin will
have an “L” marked on it and will look like this:
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The passenger’s side pin will have an “R”
marked on it and will look like this:
3. Pull the pin handle up to disengage from the
retaining clip, then pull the pin out.
4. Repeat this procedure for the pin on the other
seat base.5. Pull the seat rearward about two inches (5 cm) and
then lift the seat from the oor rails.
6. Remove the seat from the vehicle.
7. For the rst row rear
seat, stow the safety
belt latch by attaching
the clip on the
safety belt latch to the
trim just inside the
side door. For
the remaining rear
seats, stow the safety
belt latch plate on
the clip at the
window trim.
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Rear Window Defogger
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R. DEF (Rear Defrost):Press this button to turn
the rear window defogger on or off. Be sure to clear
as much snow from the window as possible.
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog or frost from the rear window and will only
work when the ignition is RUN.
The rear window defogger will turn off several minutes
after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the
defogger will run for several more minutes before turning
off. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing
the button again or by turning off the engine.
Notice:Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear
the inside rear window may damage the rear
window defogger. Repairs would not be covered by
your warranty. Do not clear the inside of the rear
window with sharp objects.
Outlet Adjustment
Use the outlets located
near the center and on the
sides of the instrument
panel to change the
direction of air ow.
Operation Tips
Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air
inlets at the base of the windshield that may
block the ow of air into your vehicle.
Use of non-GM approved hood de ectors may
adversely affect the performance of the system.
Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects
to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more
effectively.
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