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Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light
and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors
and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other
loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see
anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing
its job, have it repaired.
Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a
crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt
is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Notice:If you damage the covering for a frontal
airbag, or an airbag covering on a seatback,
the airbag may not work properly. You may have to
replace the airbag module in the steering wheel,
both the airbag module and the instrument panel for
the right front passenger’s frontal airbag, or both
the airbag module and seatback for seating
positions with a side impact airbag. Do not open
or break the airbag coverings.
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OnStar®System.............................................2-46
Universal Home Remote System......................2-48
Universal Home Remote System Operation......2-49
Storage Areas................................................2-53
Glove Box...................................................2-53
Cupholder(s)................................................2-53
Instrument Panel Storage Area.......................2-53
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-53Luggage Carrier...........................................2-54
Rear Seat Armrest........................................2-55
Cargo Cover Panels......................................2-55
All-Weather Cargo Area.................................2-68
Top-Box Storage..........................................2-72
Sunroof.........................................................2-73
Vehicle Personalization...................................2-74
Memory Seat...............................................2-74
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Midgate®
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the cargo
area covered and the tailgate and the midgate®
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can not see or
smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and
even death. If you must drive with the cargo
covers on and the tailgate and midgate
®
open or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the midgate
®:
Make sure all windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed on the setting
that brings in outside air. This will force
outside air into your vehicle. SeeDual
Automatic Climate Control System on
page 3-22.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-36.
Midgate®Operation
Your vehicle is equipped with a midgate and a removable
rear glass panel. The midgate allows you to extend the
length of your vehicle’s cargo area.
The following are the main components of the midgate
system:
A. Latch Levers
B. Grab Handles
C. Glass-Catch
Release ButtonD. Glass Lock Knobs
E. Window Retaining Tabs
F. Midgate Release Handle
G. Window Alignment Arrows
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Sun Visors
Sun Visors with Slide Rod
Your vehicle may have this feature.
Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun
visor from the center mount and slide it along the
rod from side-to-side to cover the driver or passenger
side of the front window. Swing the sun visor to the side
to cover the side window. It can be moved along the
rod from side-to-side in this position also.
Sun Visors with Fixed Rod and Pull-out
Extension
Your vehicle may have this feature.
Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Pull the sun visor
extender out for additional coverage. Detach the sun
visor from the center mount and swing it to the side to
cover the side window.
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
Your vehicle has lighted visor vanity mirrors on both
the driver’s and passenger’s sun visors. Pull the
sun visor down and lift the mirror cover to turn the
lamps on.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system.
The security light is located
on the instrument panel
cluster. SeeSecurity Light
on page 3-42for additional
information.
To activate the theft-deterrent system, do the following:
1. Close all the doors.
2. Lock the door with the remote keyless entry
transmitter. The security light should come on
and ash.
If the lock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter is pressed, but a door is open, you may
hear three chimes indicating delayed locking is enabled.
SeeDelayed Locking on page 2-9for additional
information. Close the door and the content
theft-deterrent system will be activated.
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