
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Q:Is there anything I might add to the front
or sides of the vehicle that could keep the
airbags from working properly?
A:Yes. If you add things that change your
vehicle’s frame, bumper system, height,
front end or side sheet metal, they may keep
the airbag system from working properly.
Also, the airbag system may not work properly
if you relocate any of the airbag sensors. If
you have any questions about this, you should
contact Customer Assistance before you
modify your vehicle. The phone numbers and
addresses for Customer Assistance are in
Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction
Procedure in this manual. SeeCustomer
Satisfaction Procedure on page 488.
Q:Because I have a disability, I have to get
my vehicle modi ed. How can I nd out
whether this will affect my airbag system?
A:Changing or moving any parts of the
front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing
and diagnostic module, steering wheel,
instrument panel, ceiling headliner, ceiling and
pillar garnish trim, roof-mounted airbag
modules, or airbag wiring can affect the
operation of the airbag system. If you have
questions, call Customer Assistance. The
phone numbers and addresses for Customer
Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer
Satisfaction Procedure in this manual.
SeeCustomer Satisfaction Procedure on
page 488.
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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. Keep safety belts clean and dry.
SeeCare of Safety Belts on page 447for more
information.
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 the
driver’s or the right front passenger’s airbag,
or the airbag covering on the driver’s and
right front passenger’s seatback, or the side
impact airbag covering on the ceiling near the
side windows, the bag 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 airbag, the airbag module
and seatback for the driver’s and right front
passenger’s seat-mounted side impact airbags,
or side impact airbag module and ceiling
covering for the roof-mounted side impact
airbag. Do not open or break the airbag
coverings.
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Mirrors......................................................... 134
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®.......................................... 134
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®and Compass................... 134
Outside Power Heated Mirrors................... 137
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror............. 138
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror................ 138
Outside Convex Mirror............................... 139
OnStar
®System.......................................... 139
Universal Home Remote System................ 143
Universal Home Remote System
(With Three Round LED)....................... 143
Universal Home Remote System
(With One Triangular LED)..................... 143Universal Home Remote System
Operation (With Three Round LED)....... 144
Universal Home Remote System
Operation (With One Triangular LED)....... 150
Storage Areas............................................. 153
Glove Box................................................. 153
Cupholder(s).............................................. 154
Cell Phone Storage Area........................... 154
Center Console Storage Area.................... 154
Luggage Carrier........................................ 154
Cargo Cover............................................. 155
Cargo Management System...................... 155
Sunroof....................................................... 156
Sunroof (Ultra View
®) ................................ 156
Sunroof (Ultra View®Plus)........................ 158
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Key In the Ignition
Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it
is an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you
leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle,
a chime will sound, when you open the driver’s
door. Always remember to remove your key from
the ignition and take it with you. This will lock
your ignition and transaxle. Also, always remember
to lock the doors.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key in
the ignition while your vehicle is parked. You may
not be able to start your vehicle after it has been
parked for an extended period of time.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
The following accessories on your vehicle may be
used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key
is turned from ON to OFF:
Radio
Power Windows
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Sunroof
Power to these accessories stops after 10 minutes
or if a door is opened. If you want power for
another 10 minutes, close all the doors and turn
the ignition key to ON and then back to OFF.
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If your vehicle has a luggage carrier, you can load
things on top of your vehicle. The luggage carrier
has side rails attached to the roof. You can get
sliding crossrails through your dealer to use for
tying things down. These let you load some things
on top of your vehicle, as long as they are not wider
or longer than the luggage carrier.
Notice:Loading cargo on the luggage carrier
that weighs more than 100 lbs (45 kg) or
hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle
may damage your vehicle. Load cargo so that
it rests on the slats as far forward as
possible and against the side rails, making
sure to fasten it securely.
Cargo Cover
If your vehicle has a cargo cover, you can use it
to cover items in the rear of the vehicle. Pull
the cover from the passenger’s side to the driver’s
side and slide the ends into the slots to secure
it. When it is not in use, take the ends out of the
slots and allow the cover to roll back up.
Cargo Management System
Your vehicle may have a cargo management
system. It provides extra storage space for the rear
of the vehicle.
The cargo management system has three
compartments. The one closest to the front of the
vehicle opens from behind the second row.
The center compartment has a divider. The
compartment closest to the rear of the vehicle has
a removable storage bin.
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Sunroof
Sunroof (Ultra View®)
{CAUTION:
People who are in a crash and not
wearing a safety belt properly can suffer
much worse injuries. They can hit things
inside the vehicle or be ejected from it,
and be seriously injured or killed. This is
true for any vehicle occupant, in any
motor vehicle. In a rollover or other crash,
the Ultra View
®roof can be damaged or
destroyed. People who are unbelted would
be at risk of being ejected from the
vehicle. Always fasten your safety belt,
and check that your passengers’ belts are
fastened properly too.The vehicle may have an Ultra View
®sunroof over
the rst two rows of seats. The ignition must be
turned to ON, or ACCESSORY, or the Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) must be active to operate
it. SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 118.
The sunroof/sunshade
switches are located in
the headliner between
the driver and front
passenger.
One switch operates the sunroof and the other
switch operates the sunshade.
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