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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 air bag
inflates. This especially applies to children. The side
curtain air bag is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when
it is inflated.
Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time,
vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of
whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
Front And Side Impact Sensors
In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the
ORC in determining appropriate response to impact
events.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if
the communication network remains intact, and the
power remains intact, depending on the nature of theevent 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 is cycled off.
• 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.
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System
functions after an event, the ignition switch must be
changed from IGN ON to IGN OFF.If A Deployment Occurs
The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate
immediately after deployment.
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Air Bag Warning Light
You will want to have the air bags ready to
inflate for your protection in a collision. The
Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal
circuits and interconnecting wiring associated
with air bag system electrical components. While the air
bag system is designed to be maintenance free. If any of
the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service
the air bag system immediately.
• The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during
the four to eight seconds when the ignition is first
cycled to the ON/RUN.
• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to
eight-second interval.
• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving. NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may
not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly
check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to “Fuses” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for the proper air bag fuses.
See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good.
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in
certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will
assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
formed. The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle
is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
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Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding seat
belt or retractor condition, replace the seat belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for
four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the
ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is
not lit during starting, see your authorized
dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while
driving, have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper-
able.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
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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 or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
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 (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS ........................... .108
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................108
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . .108
▫ Outside Mirrors ..................... .109
▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If
Equipped ...........................110
▫ Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If
Equipped ...........................110
▫ Outside Mirrors Approach Light — If
Equipped ...........................110
▫ Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped .......110▫
Power Mirrors .......................111
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ............112
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . .112
▫ “Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun
Visor ..............................113
 BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF
EQUIPPED ............................114
▫ Rear Cross Path ...................... .120
▫ Modes Of Operation ...................122
▫ General Information ....................1233

▫Manual Seats — If Equipped .............205
▫ Head Restraints ..................... .207
▫ Folding Rear Seat .....................209
 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED . . . .211
▫ Programming The Memory Feature .........212
▫ Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter To Memory .................213
▫ Memory Position Recall .................214
▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory
Seat Only) ......................... .214
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........216
 LIGHTS ............................ .217
▫ Headlight Switch .....................217
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......218▫
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) .............218
▫ Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If
Equipped .......................... .218
▫ Headlight Time Delay ..................219
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If
Equipped .......................... .220
▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................220
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............221
▫ Multifunction Lever ...................222
▫ Turn Signals ........................ .222
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................223
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ................223
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... .223
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▫Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped . . .223
▫ Courtesy Lights ...................... .224
▫ Ambient Light — If Equipped ............225
▫ Interior Lights ...................... .225
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......227
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............227
▫ Wiper Operation ..................... .228
▫ Windshield Washers ...................228
▫ Mist Feature ........................ .229
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) .............229
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ........230
 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .231 
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED ...............232

HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED . .233
 ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED ......235
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .237
▫ To Activate ......................... .238
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................239
▫ To Deactivate ....................... .239
▫ To Resume Speed .....................239
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............239
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ................241
 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .241
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PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .277
▫ Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With
Touchscreen Radio .....................279
 OVERHEAD CONSOLE ..................280
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped . . .280
▫ Courtesy Lights ...................... .281
▫ Sunglasses Bin Door ...................282
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .282
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® . .283
▫ Programming A Rolling Code .............284
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code .........286
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ......288
▫ Using HomeLink® ....................289 ▫
Security ........................... .289
▫ Troubleshooting Tips ...................290
▫ General Information ....................291
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ........292
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ..............293
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode .........293
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ...............293
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........293
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................294
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ..............294
▫ Sunshade Operation ....................294
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... .294
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................295
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