GMC Chevrolet Cavalier 2022 User manual

Cavalier
Owner’s Manual
2022
2022 Cavalier
PART NUMBER. 84961478 A
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Contents
Introduction .............................. 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Storage ................................. 44
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle
model names, and vehicle body designs
appearing in this manual including, but not
limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET,
the CHEVROLET Emblem, and CAVALIER are
trademarks and/or service marks of General
Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
or licensors.
This manual describes features that may or
may not be on the vehicle because of
optional equipment that was not purchased
on the vehicle, model variants, country
specifications, features/applications that may
not be available in your region, or changes
subsequent to the printing of this owner’s
manual.
Refer to the purchase documentation
relating to your specific vehicle to confirm
the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick
reference.
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about the
vehicle, use the Index in the back of the
manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is
in the manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Danger, Warning, and Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle labels
and in this manual describe hazards and
what to do to avoid or reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a high
level of risk which will result in serious
injury or death.
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{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that could
result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that could
result in property or vehicle damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a safety
symbol which means “Do not,” “Do not do
this,”or “Do not let this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that
use symbols instead of text. Symbols are
shown along with the text describing the
operation or information relating to a
specific component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M:Shown when the owner’s manual has
additional instructions or information.
*:Shown when the service manual has
additional instructions or information.
0:Shown when there is more information
on another page — “see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may
be found on the vehicle and what they
mean. See the features in this manual for
information.
u:Air Conditioning System
G:Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9:Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
9:Dispose of Used Components Properly
P:Do Not Apply High Pressure Water
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
H:Flammable
[:Forward Collision Alert
R:Fuse Block Cover Lock Location
+:Fuses
j:ISOFIX/LATCH System Child Restraints
Q:Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly
Installed
|:Lane Change Alert
@:Lane Departure Warning
A:Lane Keep Assist
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
X:Park Assist
~:Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O:Power
7:Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I:Registered Technician
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Seat Belt Reminders
I:Side Blind Zone Alert

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h:Stop/Start
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)
a:Under Pressure
V:Vehicle Ahead Indicator

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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . 6
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Doors
Trunk ................................... 11
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Windows
Windows ............................... 14
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with an
ignition key or Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter is dangerous and
children or others could be seriously
injured or killed. They could operate the
power window or other controls or make
the vehicle move. The windows will
function with the key in the ignition or
with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle,
and children or others could be caught in
the path of a closing window. Do not
leave children in a vehicle with the
ignition key or an RKE transmitter.

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{Warning
If the key is unintentionally rotated while
the vehicle is running, the ignition could
be moved out of the RUN position. This
could be caused by heavy items hanging
from the key ring, or by large or long
items attached to the key ring that could
be contacted by the driver or steering
wheel. If the ignition moves out of the
RUN position, the engine will shut off,
braking and steering power assist may be
impacted, and airbags may not deploy.
To reduce the risk of unintentional
rotation of the ignition key, do not
change the way the ignition key and
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Warning (Continued)
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
if equipped, are connected to the
provided key rings.
The ignition key, key rings, and RKE
transmitter are designed to work together.
As a system, they reduce the risk of
unintentionally moving the key out of the
RUN position. If replacements or additions
are required, see your dealer. Limit added
items to a few essential keys or small, light
items no larger than an RKE transmitter.
Interference from radio-frequency
identification (RFID) tags may prevent the
key from starting the vehicle. Keep RFID
tags away from the key when starting the
vehicle.
Foldable Key
The foldable key that is part of the RKE
transmitter is used for the ignition and all
locks. Press the button on the RKE
transmitter to extend the key. Press the
button and the key blade to retract the key.

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Spare Key
The vehicle may be equipped with a spare
key to manually unlock the driver door and
start the engine.
If it becomes difficult to turn a key, inspect
the key blade for debris. Periodically clean
with a brush or pick.
If locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside
Assistance Program 0171.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
If there is a decrease in the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) operating range, or the door
locks do not operate, it may be caused by
the following reasons:
.The transmitter may be too far from the
vehicle.
.Other vehicles or objects may be blocking
the signal.
.The transmitter has run out of battery or
the level is low. See “Battery
Replacement”later in this section.
.The transmitter needs to be synchronized
due to frequent and repeated use out of
range.
.The door lock system is overloaded due
to repeated operation within a short
period of time and the power has been
temporarily cut off.
.There may be interference by other radio
signals.
If the transmitter is still not working
correctly, see your dealer or a qualified
technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with a
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
dangerous and children or others could
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
be seriously injured or killed. They could
operate the power windows or other
controls or make the vehicle move. The
windows will function with the RKE
transmitter in the vehicle, and children or
others could be caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave children in
a vehicle with an RKE transmitter.
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
operates the following:
.The door locks
.The vehicle alarm system
.The trunk
Caution
To ensure proper RKE transmitter
operation:
.Do not drop the RKE transmitter.
.Do not place heavy objects on the RKE
transmitter.
.Do not expose the RKE transmitter to
direct sunlight or water. Dry the RKE
transmitter with a soft cloth if it
gets wet.

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The transmitter functions may work up to
30 m (98 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions, such as those previously
stated, can impact the performance of the
transmitter.
Carefully handle the transmitter, protect it
from moisture and high temperatures, and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Q:Press to lock all doors.
Pressing Qwill also arm the alarm system.
See Vehicle Alarm System 011.
K:Press to unlock all doors.
Pressing Kwill disarm the alarm system.
See Vehicle Alarm System 011.
V:Press twice to open the trunk.
The RKE transmitter buttons will not operate
when the key is in the ignition.
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
Only transmitters programmed to the
vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer. The
vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or
stolen transmitters no longer work. Any
remaining transmitters will need to be
reprogrammed. Each vehicle can have up to
eight transmitters matched to it.
If a transmitter is lost or damaged, or for
additional transmitters, see your dealer to
have a new transmitter made.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery immediately after the
RKE transmitter range is reduced.
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not touch
any of the circuitry on the transmitter.
Static from your body could damage the
transmitter.
The battery is not rechargeable. To replace
the battery:
1. Separate the two halves of the
transmitter by inserting a flat tool into
the recess of the transmitter.

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2. Remove the battery with a small tool by
pushing it toward the top of the
transmitter.
3. Insert a new battery, positive side up,
pushing it down until it is held in place.
Use a CR 2032 or equivalent battery.
4. Snap the battery cover back on to the
transmitter.
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
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Warning (Continued)
.Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. The doors can be
unlocked and opened while the vehicle
is moving. The chance of being thrown
out of the vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are not locked.
So, all passengers should wear seat
belts properly and the doors should be
locked whenever the vehicle is driven.
.Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out.
A child can be overcome by extreme
heat and can suffer permanent injuries
or even death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle whenever
leaving it.
.Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down
or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors
can help prevent this from happening.
To lock or unlock the doors from outside the
vehicle:
.Press Qon the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter to lock the doors. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 06.

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.Press Kon the RKE transmitter to unlock
the doors.
.Use the key in the driver door.
To lock or unlock the doors from inside the
vehicle:
.Press Qor Kon the power door lock
switch.
.Pull the door handle once to unlock it.
Pull the door handle again to unlatch it.
Free-Turning Locks
The door key lock cylinder turns freely when
either the wrong key is used, or the correct
key is not fully inserted. The free-turning
door lock feature prevents the lock from
being forced open. To reset the lock, turn it
to the vertical position with the correct key
fully inserted. Remove the key and insert it
again. If this does not reset the lock, turn
the key halfway around in the cylinder and
repeat the reset procedure.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the locking of the doors
until five seconds after all doors are closed.
If equipped with Keyless Access, delayed
locking can only be turned on when the
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout has been
turned off.
When Qis pressed on the power door lock
switch while the door is open, a chime will
sound three times indicating delayed locking
is active.
The doors will lock automatically
five seconds after all doors are closed. If a
door is reopened before that time, the
five-second timer will reset when all doors
are closed again.
Press Qon the door lock switch again or
press Qon the RKE transmitter to lock the
doors immediately.
This feature can also be programmed. See
Vehicle Personalization 061.
Automatic Door Locks
The doors will lock automatically when all
doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) for
automatic transmissions, or when the
vehicle speed is above 13 km/h (8 mph) for
manual transmissions.
If a vehicle door is unlocked, and then
opened and closed, the doors will lock either
when your foot is removed from the brake
or the vehicle speed becomes faster than
13 km/h (8 mph).
To unlock the doors:
.Press K.
.If equipped with an automatic
transmission, shift the transmission into
P (Park).
.If equipped with a manual transmission,
turn the vehicle off when parked.
The automatic door lock feature cannot be
disabled. Automatic door unlocking can be
programmed.
See Vehicle Personalization 061.

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Lockout Protection
Key Access : When locking is requested with
the driver door open and the key in the
ignition, all the doors will lock and the
driver door will remain unlocked.
This can be manually overridden by pressing
and holding Qon the power door lock
switch.
Keyless Access : When locking is requested
with the driver door open and the engine is
running or the ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY,
all the doors will lock and the driver door
will remain unlocked.
If the vehicle is off and locking is requested
while a door is open, when all doors are
closed the vehicle will check for RKE
transmitters inside. If an RKE transmitter is
detected and the number of RKE
transmitters inside has not reduced, the
driver door will unlock and the horn will
sound three times.
This can be manually overridden by pressing
and holding Qon the power door lock
switch.
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout
Keyless Access : If Unlocked Door
Anti-Lockout is turned on and the vehicle is
off, the driver door is open, and locking is
requested, all the doors will lock and the
driver door will remain open. Press the
button again to lock the driver door. The
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout feature can be
turned on or off. See Vehicle Personalization
061.
Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks prevent
passengers from opening the rear doors
from in side the vehicle.
Manual Safety Locks
If equipped, the safety lock is on the inside
edge of the rear doors. To use the
safety lock:
1. Move the lever forward to the lock
position.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.
To open a rear door when the safety lock
is on:
1. Unlock the door by activating the inside
handle, by pressing the power door lock
switch, or by using the Remote Keyless
Entry(RKE) transmitter.
2. Open the door from the outside.

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When the safety lock is enabled, adults and
older children will not be able to open the
rear door from the inside. Cancel the safety
locks to enable the doors to open from the
inside.
To cancel the safety lock:
1. Unlock the door and open it from the
outside.
2. Move the lever rearward to unlock. Do
the same for the other door.
Doors
Trunk
Press Vtwice on the remote keyless
entry to unlock and open the trunk lid.
Press the button on the driver door panel to
open the trunk lid.
General information for operating trunk
{Warning
Do not drive with the boot lid open or
ajar, e.g. when transporting bulky objects,
since toxic exhaust gases, which can not
be seen or smelled, could enter the
vehicle. This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.
Caution
Before opening the trunk lid, check if
there is any obstacles overhead (such as
garage door) to avoid damaging the
trunk. Always check the moving area
above and behind the boot lid.
Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features;
however, they do not make the vehicle
impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system.

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The status indictor is integrated in the
instrument cluster.
The status indicator will indicate the status
of the vehicle alarm system within the first
30 seconds after it has been enabled:
On Solid : Testing, arming delayed.
Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. A door, the
hood, or the trunk is open.
The indicator will flash slowly when the
system is armed.
In the event of faults, see your dealer.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Close all doors, the trunk, and the hood.
2. Turn off the vehicle.
3. From outside the vehicle, press Qon the
RKE transmitter. The system will not arm
if the RKE transmitter is inside the
vehicle.
4. After 30 seconds the alarm system will
arm, and the status indicator will begin
to slowly flash indicating the alarm
system is operating. Pressing Qon the
RKE transmitter a second time within
5 seconds will bypass the 30-second
delay and immediately arm the alarm
system.
Disarming the Alarm System
Do one of the following to disarm the alarm
system or turn off the alarm if it has been
activated:
.Press Kon the RKE transmitter.
.Start the vehicle.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent
system.
The system does not have to be manually
armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically immobilized
when the key is removed from the ignition.
The system is automatically disarmed when
the vehicle is started with the correct key.
The key uses a transponder that matches an
immobilizer control unit in the vehicle and
automatically disarms the system. Only an
authorized key starts the vehicle. The vehicle
may not start if the key is damaged.
The security light in the instrument cluster
comes on if there is a problem with arming
or disarming the theft-deterrent system.
When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light comes on briefly when the
ignition is turned on.
If the engine does not start and the security
light stays on, there is a problem with the
system. Turn the ignition off and try again.
If the engine still does not start, and the
key appears to be undamaged or the light
continues to stay on, try the spare key.
If the engine does not start with the spare
key, the vehicle needs service. If the vehicle
does start, the first key may be damaged.
See your dealer who can service the
theft-deterrent system and have a new
key made.
The immobilizer does not lock the doors.
The vehicle should always be locked after
leaving and activating the vehicle alarm
system.

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Do not leave the key or he RKE transmitter
that disarms or deactivates the
theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
A convex mirror can make things, like
other vehicles, look farther away than
they really are. If you cut too sharply
into the right lane, you could hit a
vehicle on the right. Check the inside
mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex shaped.
A convex mirror's surface is curved so more
can be seen from the driver seat.
Power Mirrors
The power mirror control knob is located
next to the driver door inside handle.
1. Turn the control knob to L (Left) or R
(Right) to choose the outside driver or
passenger mirror.
2. Move the control knob up, down, left,
or right to adjust the outside mirror.
3. Turn the control knob to the O position
to deselect the outside mirror.
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
If equipped, manually fold the mirrors
inward toward the vehicle to prevent
damage when going through an automatic
car wash. Push the mirror outward to return
it to the original position.
Power Folding Mirrors
If equipped, press the button down to fold.
Press again to unfold.
Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors
Reset the power folding mirrors if:
.The mirrors are accidentally obstructed
while folding.

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.They are accidentally manually folded/
unfolded.
.The mirrors do not stay in the unfolded
position.
.The mirrors vibrate at normal driving
speeds.
Fold and unfold the mirrors one time using
the mirror controls to reset them to their
normal position. A noise may be heard
during the resetting of the power folding
mirrors. This sound is normal after a manual
folding operation.
Heated Mirrors
If your vehicle is equipped with this
function, press the =button to switch on
or off the heating function.
The indicator on the button is illuminated to
indicate that it has been activated.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view
of the area behind the vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the
mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with
water.
Manual Rearview Mirror
To reduce the glare of the headlamps from
behind, adjust the lever on the button of
the mirror housing.
The whole interior rear mirror can be
manually adjusted in up, down, left and
right directions.
Windows
{Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a
pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the
windows closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the extreme
heat and suffer permanent injuries or
even death from heat stroke.

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Power Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a closing
window. Never leave the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter or keys in a
vehicle with children. When there are
children in the rear seat, use the window
lockout button to prevent operation of
the windows. See Keys 04.
Power windows work when the ignition is
on, in ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 091.
Using the window switch, press to open or
pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily disabled if
they are used repeatedly within a
short time.
Window Lockout
This feature stops the rear door passenger
window switches from working.
Press 2to engage the rear window
lockout feature. The indicator light is on
when engaged.
Press 2again to disengage.
Window Express Movement
Briefly press the window switch to
express-open the windows.
Briefly press the window switch again to
stop the express movement.

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Programming the Power Windows
Programming may be necessary if the
vehicle's battery has been disconnected or
discharged. If the window is unable to
express-up, program the window:
1. Close all doors.
2. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/
ACCESSORY.
3. Partially open the window to be
programmed. Then close it and continue
to pull the switch briefly after the
window has fully closed.
4. Open the window and continue to press
the switch briefly after the window has
fully opened.
Sun Visors
The sun visors can be folded down or
swivelled to the side to prevent dazzling.
Roof
Sunroof
{Warning
Take care when operating the sunroof.
Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the movable parts
when operating them. Ensure that
nothing becomes trapped in them as
they move.
Switch on ignition to operate the sunroof.
Open or close
To open the sunroof, press and release e
and press again after reaching the desired
position. Or press and hold the switch then
release after reaching the desired position.
To close the sunroof, press and hold f.
Tilt or close
Press fto tilt the sunroof.
To close the sunroof, press and hold e.

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Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof
seal or in the track. This could cause an
issue with sunroof operation or noise.
It could also plug the water drainage
system. Periodically open the sunroof and
remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe
the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using
a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not
remove grease from the sunroof.
If water is seen dripping into the water
drainage system, this is normal.

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Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Seat Belts
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . 23
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . 27
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Seat Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 30
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 31
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . 31
What Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a
Crash ................................. 33
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . 41
Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Head Restraints
{Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly, there is a
greater chance that occupants will suffer
a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for all
occupants are installed and adjusted
properly.
Front Seats
The vehicle’s front seats have adjustable
head restraints in the outboard seating
positions.

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Adjust the head restraint so that the top of
the restraint is at the same height as the
top of the occupant's head. This position
reduces the chances of a neck injury in a
crash.
The height of the head restraint can be
adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise
it. Try to move the head restraint to make
sure that it is locked in place.
To lower the head restraint, press the
button, located on the top of the seatback,
and push the head restraint down.
Rear Seats
The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head
restraints in the outboard seating positions.
The height of the head restraint can be
adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise
it. Try to move the head restraint to make
sure that it is locked in place.
To lower the head restraint, press the
button, located on the top of the seatback,
and push the head restraint down.
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment
{Warning
You can lose control of the vehicle if you
try to adjust a driver seat while the
vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat
only when the vehicle is not moving.
Manual Seat Adjustment
To adjust a manual seat:
1. Lift the handle under the seat to
unlock it.