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Rear Seats
Either side of the rear seatback can
be folded for more cargo space or to
access the wind deflector bag. See
"Wind Deflectors" underConvertible
Top 037.
{Warning
Take care when operating the
foldable rear seats. The rear
seatback folds forward with
considerable power which can
cause injury, particularly to
children. Ensure that nothing is
attached to the rear seats or on
the seat cushion.
Caution
Folding a rear seat with the seat
belts still fastened may cause
damage to the seat or the seat
belts. Always unbuckle the seat
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Caution (Continued)
belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before
folding a rear seat.
To fold the rear seatbacks: 1. Remove the wind deflector if installed.
2. Move the front seats forward or remove the rear head
restraints. See Power Seat
Adjustment 048 orLower
Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 079
for head restraint removal
instructions. Store the head
restraints in the cargo area.
3. Pull the release switch in the
trunk to fold the rear
seatback down.
4. Fold the seatback forward.
5. Repeat Steps 1–4 for the other seatback, if necessary.
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2.1. Pull the release switch inthe trunk to fold the rear
seatback forward to
access the top tether
anchors. See Rear Seats
0 52 for additional
information.
2.2. Adjust the top tether to its full length and route the
top tether according to
your child restraint
instructions and the
following instructions:
If you are using a single
tether in a rear seating
position, route the tether
under the head restraint.
If you are using a single
tether in a rear seating
position and the head
restraint has been
removed, route the single
tether over the seatback.
If you are using a dual
tether in a rear seating
position, route the tether
around the sides of the
head restraint.
If you are using a dual
tether in a rear seating
position and the head
restraint has been
removed, route the dual
tether over the seatback.
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2.3. Attach the top tether hookto the anchor on the back
of the rear seatback.
Make sure that you
secure the top tether to
the top tether anchor and
not to the seatback latch.
2.4. Push rearward on the seatback until it locks into
its upright position. Push
and pull on the seatback
to make sure it is secured
properly.
3. Put the child restraint on the seat. Attach and tighten the
lower LATCH attachments on
the child restraint to the lower
anchors. If the child restraint
does not have lower
attachments or the desired
seating position does not have
lower anchors, secure the child
restraint with the seat belts and
the top tether. Refer to your
child restraint manufacturer
instructions and see Securing
Child Restraints (With the Seat
Belt in the Rear Seat) 086 or Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the Front Seat)
0
89.
4. Tighten the top tether.
5. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To
check, grasp the child restraint
at the LATCH path and attempt
to move it side to side and
back and forth. There should
be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in)
of movement for proper
installation.
Head Restraint Removal and
Reinstallation
The rear outboard head restraints
can be removed if they interfere with
the proper installation of the child
restraint.
To remove the head restraint:
1. Pull the release switch in the trunk to fold the seatback
forward. See Rear Seats052
for additional information.
2. Press both buttons on the head
restraint posts at the same
time, and pull up on the head
restraint.
3. Store the head restraint in the trunk of the vehicle.
4. When the child restraint is removed, reinstall the head
restraint before the seating
position is used.
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92 Storage
Storage
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 92
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . . 92
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . 94
Storage
Compartments
{Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in storage compartments.
In a crash, these objects may
cause the cover to open and
could result in injury.
Instrument Panel Storage
Pull down to open.
Glove Box
Lift up on the lever to open the
glove box.
The glove box features a pen
holder.
The intermediate shelf can be
removed by pulling on the
front edge.
To reinstall the shelf, slide it into the
side guides and push back until it
engages into the rear panel.
Rear Storage
Rear Trunk Partition
The rear trunk partition must be
folded out for the convertible top to
move. If the partition is not
completely folded out, including the
pass-through flap behind the rear
seats, a warning chime will sound
and an EXTEND CARGO SHADE
DIC message will display. SeeRear
Seats 052.
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To extend the rear partition, make
sure the pass-through flap is folded
down in the vertical position then
pull the strap downward to the rear.To enlarge the rear storage
compartment when the convertible
top is closed, the rear storage
partition can be folded in. Push
upward on the partition near the
loop area.
SeeConvertible Top 037. Shopping Bag Hooks
The hooks along the upper edge of
the trunk can be used for hanging
up to 5 kg (11 lb).
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Caution
If a new fuel cap is needed, be
sure to get the right type of cap
from your dealer. The wrong type
of fuel cap may not fit properly,
may cause the malfunction
indicator lamp to light, and could
damage the fuel tank and
emissions system. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light)0104.
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container
{Warning
Never fill a portable fuel container
while it is in the vehicle. Static
electricity discharge from the
container can ignite the fuel
vapor. You can be badly burned
and the vehicle damaged if this
occurs. To help avoid injury to you
and others:
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Warning (Continued)
.Dispense fuel only into
approved containers.
. Do not fill a container while
it is inside a vehicle, in a
vehicle's trunk, pickup bed,
or on any surface other than
the ground.
. Bring the fill nozzle in
contact with the inside of
the fill opening before
operating the nozzle.
Contact should be
maintained until the filling is
complete.
. Do not smoke while
pumping fuel.
. Avoid using electronic
devices.
Trailer Towing
General Towing
Information
The vehicle is neither designed nor
intended to tow a trailer.
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.To check the P (Park)
mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to
P (Park). Then release the
parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is
required.
Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be
replaced periodically. See the
Maintenance Schedule 0255.
Replacement blades come in
different types and are removed in
different ways. For proper type and
length, see Maintenance
Replacement Parts 0264.
Caution
Allowing the wiper arm to touch
the windshield when no wiper
blade is installed could damage
the windshield. Any damage that
occurs would not be covered by
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Caution (Continued)
the vehicle warranty. Do not allow
the wiper arm to touch the
windshield.
To replace the windshield wiper
blade: 1. Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the
windshield.
2. Press the button in the middleof the wiper arm connector,
and pull the wiper blade away
from the arm connector. 3. Remove the wiper blade.
4. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper
blade replacement.
Windshield Replacement
Driver Assistance Systems
If the windshield needs to be
replaced and the vehicle is
equipped with a front camera sensor
for the Driver Assistance Systems, a
GM replacement windshield is
recommended. The replacement
windshield must be installed
according to GM specifications for
proper alignment. If it is not, these
systems may not work properly, they
may display messages, or they may
not work at all. See your dealer for
proper windshield replacement.
Gas Strut(s)
This vehicle is equipped with gas
strut(s) to provide assistance in
lifting and holding open the hood/
trunk/liftgate system in full open
position.
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{Warning
If the gas struts that hold open
the hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail,
you or others could be seriously
injured. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service immediately.
Visually inspect the gas struts for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage periodically. Check to
make sure the hood/trunk/liftgate
is held open with enough force.
If struts are failing to hold the
hood/trunk/liftgate, do not
operate. Have the vehicle
serviced.
Caution
Do not apply tape or hang any
objects from gas struts. Also do
not push down or pull on gas
struts. This may cause damage to
the vehicle.
See Maintenance Schedule 0255.
Hood
Trunk
Liftgate