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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not put anything on or around the airbag
covers or attempt to open them manually. You may
damage the airbags and you could be injured
because the airbags may no longer be functional.
The protective covers for the airbag cushions are
designed to open only when the airbags are inflat-
ing.
•Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in
any way.
•Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster
such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios,
etc.
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags (SAB) —
If Equipped
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags provide en-
hanced protection to help protect an occupant during aside impact. The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air-
bag is marked with an airbag label sewn into the out-
board side of the front seats.
When the airbag deploys, it opens the seam between the
front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each airbag
Seat Mounted Side Airbag Label
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deploy the SABIC airbags, depending on the severity and
type of collision. In these events, the ORC will deploy the
SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle.
A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side
curtain airbag. The inflating side curtain airbag pushes
the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and
covers the window. The airbag inflates in about 30 ms
(about one-quarter of the time that it takes to blink your
eyes) with enough force to injure you if you are not belted
and seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area
where the side curtain airbag inflates. This especially
applies to children. The side curtain airbag is only about
3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when it is inflated.
Because airbag sensors estimate deceleration over time,
vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of
whether or not an airbag should have deployed.
NOTE:In a rollover the pretensioners and/or SABIC
airbags may deploy on both sides of the vehicle.Front and Side Impact Sensors
In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the
ORC in determining appropriate response to impact
events. Additional sensors in the ORC determine the
level of airbag deployment and provide verification.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if
the communication network remains intact, and the
power remains intact, depending on the nature of the
event the ORC will determine whether to have the
Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow-
ing functions:
•Cut off fuel to the engine.
•Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
until the ignition key is turned off.
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•Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
the battery has power or until the ignition key is
removed.
•Unlock the doors automatically.
If a Deployment Occurs
The front airbags are designed to deflate immediately
after deployment.
NOTE:Front and/or side airbags will not deploy in all
collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with
the airbag system.
If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any
or all of the following may occur:
•The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra-
sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front
passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those
you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium
floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.
They are not permanent and normally heal quickly.
However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a
few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor
immediately.
•As the airbags deflate, you may see some smoke-like
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the
process that generates the non-toxic gas used for
airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate
the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye
irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or
throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation
continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on
your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in-
structions for cleaning.
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WARNING! (Continued)
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
the Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check Turn Signal and High
Beam Indicator Lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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▫Power Seat — If Equipped .............. 104
▫ Adjusting Active Head Restraints ......... 105
▫ Second Row Passenger Seats ............ 108
▫ Third Row Passenger Seats — Seven
Passenger Models .................... 108
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 108
▫ 60/40 Split Second-Row Passenger Seats .... 109
▫ 50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats With
Fold-Flat Feature —
Seven Passenger Models ............... 117
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 119
 Lights ............................. 121
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 121
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights .......... 122▫
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 122
▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 123
▫ Headlight Time Delay — If Equipped ...... 123
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer .............. 124
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 125
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 125
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 125
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 126
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 127
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 127
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 127
▫ Interior Lights ...................... 127
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▫Battery Saver Feature ................. 128
▫ Cargo Light ........................ 128
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 128
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ............ 129
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 130
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 131
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 132
▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 132
 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column — If
Equipped ............................ 133
 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 134
▫ To Activate ......................... 134
▫ To Set a Desired Speed ................ 135 ▫
To Deactivate ....................... 135
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 135
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 136
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 136
 Parkview Rear Back Up Camera — If
Equipped ............................ 137
▫ Turning Parkview On Or Off — With
Navigation/Multimedia Radio ........... 138
▫ Turning Parkview On Or Off — Without
Navigation/Multimedia Radio ........... 138
 Overhead Console ..................... 139
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights .............. 139
▫ Sunglasses Storage ................... 140
▫ Interior Observation Mirror ............. 140
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Second Row Passenger Seats
These head restraints are non-adjustable and
non-removable.
Third Row Passenger Seats — Seven Passenger
Models
These head restraints are non-adjustable and non-
removable. However, you can fold them forward when
they are not in use by passengers. Refer to “50/50 Split
Third-Row Passenger Seats with Fold-Flat Feature” for
further information.
WARNING!
Do not allow a passenger to sit in a third row seat
without having the head restraint unfolded and
locked in place. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury to the passenger in the event
of an accident.
Heated Seats — If Equipped
The driver and front passenger seats are heated. The
heaters provide the same heat level for both cushion and
seatback. The controls for each heater are located in the
switch bank in the center of the instrument panel.
After turning ON the ignition, you can choose from High,
Low, or Off heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each
switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator
lights will illuminate for high, one for low, and none for
off.Press the switch once to select High-level heat-
ing. Press the switch a second time to select
Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time
to shut the heating elements Off.
If High-level heating is selected, the system automatically
switches to Low-level heating and turns one indicator
light off after approximately 30 minutes of continuous
operation. It will turn the heater and the remaining
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CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage:
•Before closing hood, make sure the hood prop rod
is fully seated into its storage retaining clips.
•Do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm
downward push at the center front edge of the
hood to ensure that both latches engage. Never
drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed,
with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the
headlights, parking lights, turn signal lights, instrument
panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, interior
lights and fog lights (if equipped). The multifunction
lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
Multifunction Lever
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