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can guarantee that an airbag will not
deploy under some unusual circumstance,
even though it is turned off. We
recommend that rear-facing child
restraints be secured in the rear seat,
even if the airbag is off.
If you secure a forward-facing child
restraint in the right front seat, always
move the front passenger seat as far back
as it will go. It is better to secure the child
restraint in a rear seat.
{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light ever comes
on when you have turned off the airbag, it
means that something may be wrong with
the airbag system. The right front
passenger’s airbag could inate even
though the switch is off. If this ever
happens, do not let anyone whom the
national government has identied as a
member of a passenger airbag risk group
sit in the right front passenger’s position
(for example, do not secure a rear-facing
child restraint in the right front
passenger’s seat) until you have your
vehicle serviced. SeeAirbag Off Switch on
page 84andAirbag Readiness Light on
page 207for more on this, including
important safety information.
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There is an airbag
readiness light on the
instrument panel cluster,
which shows the
airbag symbol.
The system checks the airbag electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an
electrical problem. SeeAirbag Readiness Light on
page 207for more information.Where Are the Airbags?
The driver’s airbag is in the middle of the
steering wheel.
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Medical Condition.A passenger has a
medical condition which, according to his or
her physician:

causes the passenger airbag to pose a
special risk for the passenger; and
makes the potential harm from the passenger
airbag in a crash greater than the potential
harm from turning off the airbag and allowing
the passenger, even if belted, to hit the
dashboard or windshield in a crash.
{CAUTION:
If the right front passenger’s airbag is
turned off for a person who is not in a risk
group identied by the national
government, that person will not have the
extra protection of an airbag. In a crash,
the airbag will not be able to inate and
help protect the person sitting there. Do
not turn off the passenger’s airbag unless
the person sitting there is in a risk group.To turn off the right front passenger’s airbag,
insert your ignition key into the switch, push in,
and move the switch to the off position.
The airbag off light will come on to let you know that
the right front passenger’s airbag is off. The airbag
off light will stay on to remind you that the airbag is
off. The right front passenger’s airbag will remain off
until you turn it back on again.
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{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light ever comes on
when you have turned off the airbag, it
means that something may be wrong with
the airbag system. The right front
passenger’s airbag could inate even
though the switch is off. If this ever
happens, do not let anyone whom the
national government has identied as a
member of a passenger airbag risk group
sit in the right front passenger’s position
(for example, do not secure a rear-facing
child restraint in the right front passenger’s
seat) until you have your vehicle serviced.
SeeAirbag Readiness Light on page 207
for additional information.To turn the right front passenger’s airbag on
again, insert your ignition key into the switch, push
in, and move the switch to the on position.
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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 495
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,
the airbag may not work properly. You may
have to replace the airbag module in the
steering wheel or both the airbag module and
the instrument panel for the right front
passenger’s airbag. Do not open or break the
airbag coverings.
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Lowering the Midgate®
The Midgate®window must be completely lowered
for the Midgate®to be lowered. See “Midgate®
Window” underPower Windows on page 112.
Both the Midgate
®and the Midgate®window
can be lowered while the ignition is in either
RUN or ACCESSORY, or while in Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) mode. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 121for
more information.To lower the Midgate
®, do the following:
1. Fold the rear seats forward. See60/40 Split
Bench Seat on page 15. The front seats may
have to be moved forward slightly.
2.
K(Midgate®Window):Press the bottom
part of this switch to lower the Midgate®
window. SeeInstrument Panel Overview on
page 174for the location of this switch.
The window can also be operated using the
global express-down button. See “Global
Glass Feature” underPower Windows
on page 112.
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3. Press either one of the two power Midgate®
latch release buttons. The Midgate®will move
slightly forward from its closed position.
The latch release buttons operate while the
ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, in RAP
mode, or up to ten minutes after removing
the key. If necessary, press the global
express-down button to reactivate the release
buttons for an additional ten minutes.4. Pull the Midgate
®inward and down to its fully
lowered position.
5. Flip the auxiliary panel on the top of the
Midgate
®into position to bridge the gap
created by the hinges in the Midgate®.
There are two nger holds on the panel.
Raising the Midgate®
To raise the Midgate®, do the following:
1. Fold the auxiliary panel back into the exterior
of the Midgate
®. The panel should snap loudly
back into position which means it is secure.
2. Reverse the steps for lowering the Midgate
®
listed previously. The Midgate®must be fully
latched on both sides before the window
can be raised.
3. Press the top part of the Midgate
®window
switch to express-up the window. To stop
the window, press the switch a second time.
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Power Windows
A power window switch is located on the armrest of
each side door. The switches operate while the
ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY or while
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 121.
The driver’s door also has a switch for each of the
passenger’s windows.
Press the front of the switch to the rst position to
lower the window to the desired level. Pull up
the front of the switch to raise the window.
Express-Down Windows
The driver’s and front passenger’s window
switches have an express-down feature which
allows the window to be lowered fully without
continuously pressing the switch. Press the front
of the window switch down all the way and
release. Express-down can be interrupted at any
time by pulling up the front of the switch.
Window Lockout
This feature prevents passengers from operating
their windows.
o(Window Lockout):This button is located
near the power window switches on the driver’s
door. A light in the lockout button will come
on to show that lockout has been activated. Press
the button again to return to normal operation.
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