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6.Allow the belt to retract to removeslack. The belt clicks as it retracts toindicate it is in the automatic lockingmode.
7.Try to pull the belt out of the retractorto make sure the retractor is in theautomatic locking mode. You shouldnot be able to pull more belt out. If theretractor is not locked, unbuckle thebelt and repeat Steps 5 and 6.
8.Remove remaining slack from the belt.Force the seat down with extra weight,for example, by pressing down orkneeling on the child restraint whilepulling up on the shoulder belt in orderto force slack from the belt. This isnecessary to remove the remainingslack that exists once you add the extraweight of the child to the child restraint.It also helps to achieve the propersnugness of the child restraint to yourvehicle. Sometimes, a slight leantoward the buckle will help to removeremaining slack from the belt.
9.If the child restraint has a tether strap,attach it.
10.Before placing the child in the seat,forcibly move the seat forward andback to make sure the seat is securelyheld in place.
To check this, grab the seat at the belt pathand attempt to move it side to side andforward and back. There should be nomore than 1 in (2.5 cm) of movement forproper installation.
We recommend checking with a NHTSACertified Child Passenger SafetyTechnician to make certain the childrestraint is properly installed. In Canada,check with Transport Canada for referralto a Child Car Seat Clinic.
Using Tether Straps
Many forward-facing child restraintsinclude a tether strap which extends fromthe back of the child restraint and hooksto an anchoring point called the top tetheranchor. Tether straps are available as anaccessory for many older child restraints.Contact the manufacturer of your childrestraint for information about ordering atether strap, or to obtain a longer tetherstrap if the tether strap on your childrestraint does not reach the appropriatetop tether anchor in the vehicle.
Attach the tether strap only to the tetheranchor as shown. The tether strap may notwork properly if attached somewhere otherthan the correct tether anchor.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNING: Always drive and ridewith the seat backrest upright and thelap belt snug and low across the hips.
WARNING: To reduce the risk ofinjury, make sure children sit where theycan be properly restrained.
WARNING: Never let a passengerhold a child on his or her lap while yourvehicle is moving. The passenger cannotprotect the child from injury in a crashwhich may result in serious injury ordeath.
WARNING: All occupants of thevehicle, including the driver, shouldalways properly wear their safety belts,even when an airbag supplementalrestraint system is provided. Failure toproperly wear your safety belt couldseriously increase the risk of injury ordeath.
WARNING: It is extremelydangerous to ride in a cargo area, insideor outside of a vehicle. In a crash, peopleriding in these areas are more likely to beseriously injured or killed. Do not allowpeople to ride in any area of your vehiclethat is not equipped with seats andsafety belts. Be sure everyone in yourvehicle is in a seat and using a safety beltproperly.
WARNING: In a rollover crash, anunbelted person is significantly morelikely to die than a person wearing asafety belt.
WARNING: Each seating positionin your vehicle has a specific safety beltassembly which is made up of onebuckle and one tongue that are designedto be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulderbelt on the outside shoulder only. Neverwear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2)Never swing the safety belt around yourneck over the inside shoulder. 3) Neveruse a single belt for more than oneperson.
WARNING: When possible, allchildren 12 years old and under shouldbe properly restrained in a rear seatingposition. Failure to follow this couldseriously increase the risk of injury ordeath.
WARNING: Safety belts and seatscan become hot in a vehicle that hasbeen closed up in sunny weather; theycould burn a small child. Check seatcovers and buckles before you place achild anywhere near them.
WARNING: Front and rear seatoccupants, including pregnant women,should wear safety belts for optimumprotection in an accident.
All seating positions in this vehicle havelap and shoulder safety belts. Alloccupants of the vehicle should alwaysproperly wear their safety belts, even whenan airbag supplemental restraint systemis provided.
The safety belt system consists of:
•Lap and shoulder safety belts.
•Shoulder safety belt with automaticlocking mode, (except driver safetybelt).
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Pregnant women should always wear theirseatbelt. Position the lap belt portion of acombination lap and shoulder belt lowacross the hips below the belly and wornas tight as comfort allows. Position theshoulder belt to cross the middle of theshoulder and the center of the chest.
Seatbelt Locking Modes
WARNING: If your vehicle isinvolved in a crash, have the seatbeltsand associated components inspectedas soon as possible. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
All safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. Thedriver seatbelt has the first type of lockingmode. The front outboard passengerseatbelt has both types of locking modesdescribed as follows:
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
This is the normal retractor mode, whichallows free shoulder belt lengthadjustment to your movements andlocking in response to vehicle movement.For example, if the driver brakes suddenlyor turns a corner sharply, or the vehiclereceives an impact of about 5 mph(8 km/h) or more, the combinationseatbelts lock to help reduce forwardmovement of the driver and passengers.
In addition, the retractor is designed to lockif you pull the webbing out too quickly. Ifthe seatbelt retractor locks, slowly lowerthe height adjuster to allow the seatbeltto retract. If the retractor does not unlock,pull the seatbelt out slowly then feed a
small length of webbing back toward thestowed position. For rear seatbelts, reclinethe rear seat backrest or push the seatbackrest cushion away from the seatbelt.Feed a small length of webbing backtoward the stowed position.
Automatic Locking Mode
In this mode, the shoulder beltautomatically pre-locks. The belt will stillretract to remove any slack in the shoulderbelt. The automatic locking mode is notavailable on the driver seatbelt.
When to Use the Automatic LockingMode
Use this mode any time a child safety seat,except a booster, is installed in thepassenger front seating position. SeeChild Safety (page 20).
How to Use the Automatic LockingMode
1.Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt.
2.Grasp the shoulder portion and pulldownward until the entire belt is pulledout.
3.Allow the belt to retract. As the beltretracts, you will hear a clicking sound.This indicates the seatbelt is now in theautomatic locking mode.
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How to Disengage the AutomaticLocking Mode
Unbuckle the combination lap andshoulder belt and allow it to retractcompletely to disengage the automaticlocking mode and activate the vehiclesensitive (emergency) locking mode.
SEATBELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Position the safety beltheight adjuster so that the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder.Failure to adjust the safety belt properlycould reduce the effectiveness of thesafety belt and increase the risk of injuryin a crash.
Adjust the height of the shoulder belt sothe belt rests across the middle of yourshoulder.
To adjust the shoulder belt height:
1.Press the button and slide the heightadjuster up or down.
2.Release the button and pull down onthe height adjuster to make sure it islocked in place.
SEATBELT WARNING LAMP
AND INDICATOR CHIME
This lamp illuminates and anindicator chime will sound if thedriver seatbelt has not beenfastened when the vehicle's ignition isturned on.
Conditions of operation
ThenIf
The seatbelt warning lamp illuminates andthe indicator chime sounds for a fewseconds.
The driver seatbelt is not buckled beforethe ignition switch is turned to the on posi-tion...
The seatbelt warning lamp and indicatorchime turn off.The driver seatbelt is buckled while thewarning lamp is illuminated and the indic-ator chime is sounding...
The seatbelt warning lamp and indicatorchime remain off.The driver seatbelt is buckled before theignition switch is turned to the on position...
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and with Licence exempt RSSStandards of Industry Canada. Operationis subject to the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmfulinterference.
•This device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.
WARNING: Changes ormodifications not expressively approvedby the party responsible for compliancecould void the user's authority to operatethe equipment. The term "IC:" before theradio certification number only signifiesthat Industry Canada technicalspecifications were met.
The typical operating range for yourtransmitter is approximately 33 ft (10 m).Vehicles with the remote start feature willhave a greater range. One of the followingcould cause a decrease in operating range:
•Weather conditions.
•Nearby radio towers.
•Structures around the vehicle.
•Other vehicles parked next to yourvehicle.
Other short distance radio transmissions,for example amateur radios, medicalequipment, wireless headphones, remotecontrols and alarm systems can also usethe radio frequency used by your remotecontrol. If the frequencies are jammed, youwill not be able to use your remote control.You can lock and unlock the doors with thekey.
Note:Make sure to lock your vehicle beforeleaving it unattended.
Note:If you are in range, the remote controlwill operate if you press any buttonunintentionally.
Note: The remote control containssensitive electrical components. Exposureto moisture or impact may cause permanentdamage.
REMOTE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:If there are problems with the remoteentry system, make sure to take all remoteentry transmitters with you to an authorizeddealer in order to aid in troubleshooting theproblem.
Note:If your vehicle is fitted with theE-Guard Cargo Protection System™, theremote transmitter unlock command onlyunlocks the front doors. The side or rearcargo doors can only be unlocked fromoutside your vehicle using the key.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock controlor the remote control to lock and unlockyour vehicle.
Note:Do not use the door latch assemblyto attach any accessory, such as handles orsteps, as this can cause damage to yourvehicle.
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)
The power door lock control is on the driverand front passenger door panels.
Lock.A
Unlock.B
Remote Control (If Equipped)
You can use the remote control at any timewhen the ignition is off.
Unlocking the Doors (Two-StageUnlock)
Press the button to unlock thedriver door.
Press the button again within threeseconds to unlock all doors. The directionindicators will flash.
Note:The driver door can be unlocked withthe key if the remote control is notfunctioning.
Note: When you leave your vehicleunattended for several weeks, the remotecontrol turns off. Your vehicle must beunlocked and started. Unlocking andstarting your vehicle once enables theremote control.
Reprogramming the Unlocking Function
Note: When you press the unlock button,either all the doors are unlocked or only thedriver door is unlocked. Pressing the unlockbutton again unlocks all the doors.
You can reprogram the unlocking functionso that only the driver door is unlocked.
Press and hold the unlock and lock buttonson the remote control simultaneously forat least four seconds with the ignition off.The direction indicators flash twice toconfirm the change.
To return to the original unlocking function,repeat the process.
Locking the Doors
Press the button to lock alldoors. The direction indicatorswill flash.
Press the button again within threeseconds to confirm that all the doors areclosed. The doors lock again, the hornsounds and the direction indicators flashif all the doors are closed.
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Note:If any door is open, the horn soundstwice and the direction indicators do notflash.
Autolock
The autolock feature locks all the doorswhen:
•All doors are closed.
•The ignition is on.
•You shift into any gear putting yourvehicle in motion.
•The ignition is on, all the doors areclosed and your vehicle has been inmotion at a speed greater than 12 mph(20 km/h).
Autounlock
The autounlock feature unlocks all thedoors when:
•Your vehicle comes to a stop and youswitch the ignition off or to accessory.
•You open the driver door within 10minutes of switching the ignition off orto accessory.
Note:If you electronically lock your vehicleafter you switch the ignition off with thedriver door closed, the doors do notautounlock.
Enabling or Disabling Autolock andAutounlock (If Equipped)
You can enable or disable the autolock andautounlock features independently of eachother.
To enable or disable autolock, do thefollowing:
1.Switch the ignition on.
2.Press the power door unlock controlthree times.
3.Switch the ignition off.
4.Press the power door unlock controlthree times.
5.Switch the ignition on. The hornsounds indicating your vehicle is inprogramming mode.
6.Press the power door unlock controland within five seconds, press thepower door lock control. The hornsounds once if disabled or twice ifenabled.
7.Switch the ignition off. The horn soundsindicating programming is complete.
Note:You can also switch this feature onor off using the information display. SeeInformation Displays (page 65).
To enable or disable autounlock, do thefollowing:
1.Switch the ignition on.
2.Press the power door unlock controlthree times.
3.Switch the ignition off.
4.Press the power door unlock controlthree times.
5.Switch the ignition on. The hornsounds indicating your vehicle is inprogramming mode.
6.Press the power door lock control andwithin five seconds, press the powerdoor unlock control. The horn soundsonce if disabled or twice if enabled.
7.Switch the ignition off. The horn soundsindicating programming is complete.
Note:You can also switch this feature onor off using the information display. SeeInformation Displays (page 65).
Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and some exteriorlamps illuminate when you unlock thedoors with the remote control.
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The lamps turn off if:
•The ignition is on.
•You press the lock button on theremote control.
•25 seconds have elapsed.
The lamps do not turn off if:
•You switch them on with the lightingcontrol.
•Any door is open.
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