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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. SeeCare of Safety Belts on page 425
for 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 side impact airbag covering
(if equipped) on the ceiling near the side
windows, 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 airbag, or side impact airbag
module and ceiling covering for roof-mounted
side impact airbags (if equipped.) Do not
open or break the airbag coverings.
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
{CAUTION:
A crash can damage the restraint systems
in your vehicle. A damaged restraint
system may not properly protect the
person using it, resulting in serious injury
or even death in a crash. To help make
sure your restraint systems are working
properly after a crash, have them inspected
and any necessary replacements made
as soon as possible.
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Mirrors......................................................... 141
Manual Rearview Mirror............................. 141
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®....... 142
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror with OnStar
®, Compass
and Temperature Display....................... 142
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror with Compass and
Temperature Display.............................. 145
Outside Manual Mirrors............................. 147
Outside Power Mirrors............................... 148
Outside Convex Mirror............................... 148OnStar
®System.......................................... 149
Storage Areas............................................. 153
Glove Box................................................. 153
Cupholder(s).............................................. 153
Front Armrest Storage Area....................... 154
Assist Handles.......................................... 154
Rear Storage Area.................................... 154
Sunroof....................................................... 156
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Front Armrest Storage Area
For vehicles with bench seats, you may have a
center armrest storage area. Lift up on the upper
tab located at the front of the armrest to release
the latch. Lift the lid to open the storage area.
For vehicles with bucket seats or uplevel
packages, your vehicle may have a two-tiered
center armrest storage area. Lift up on the upper
tab located at the front of the armrest to release
the latch. Lift the lid to the top storage area.
A second tab is located below the top one and
allows you to access the bottom storage area.
Lift up on the lower tab to release the latch.
Then, raise the lid of the lower storage area.
The upper storage area will lift up with the lid
of the lower storage area.
To close the storage area(s), lower the lid(s)
until you feel the latch close.
Assist Handles
Your vehicle may have assist handles to be used
when getting out of your vehicle. If your vehicle
has assist handles, they are located above
the doors.
If your vehicle has roof-mounted side impact
air bags, there are assist handles located above
both the driver’s and front passenger’s doors.
Rear Storage Area
If your vehicle is an extended cab model,
it might have storage compartments under
the rear seats.
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Lift the lid from the center area to access the
storage box.
Sunroof
Your vehicle may have a sunroof.
The sunroof control
buttons are located
on the headliner.
Q(Open/Vent):Press and hold this button
to vent, and open the sunroof. Release the button
when the desired position is reached.
R(Close):Press and hold this button to close
the sunroof. Release the button when the desired
position is reached.
The sunshade must be opened manually.
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The DRL system will come on when the following
conditions are met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamps control is in AUTO.
The transmission is not in PARK (P) if you
have an automatic transmission.
The light sensor determines it is daytime.
Your vehicle will have either the parking lamps or
reduced intensity low beams used as the DRL.
When the DRL are on, only those lamps will be on.
The taillamps, sidemarkers, and other lamps will
not be on. The instrument panel will not be lit
up either.
When it begins to get dark, the headlamps will
automatically switch from DRL to the regular
headlamps.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamp system when you need it.
Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside, the automatic
headlamp system will turn on after the
transmission has been shifted from PARK (P) to
DRIVE (D). The headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker,
parking lamps, roof marker lamps, and the
instrument panel lights will turn on at normal
brightness. The radio lights will become more dim
when the headlights are off compared to when
the headlights are on.
Your vehicle has a light sensor located on the
top of the instrument panel. Be sure it is not
covered, or the system will be on whenever the
ignition is on.
The system may also turn on the headlamps when
driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast
weather, or a tunnel. This is normal.
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