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Push and pull the child seat

forward and from side to side to

verify that it is secure enough to

stay upright during normal driving

maneuvers.

Protecting Children

Driver and Passenger Safety

Main Page

Your Car at a Glance5
Table of Contents8
Important Safety Precautions9
Your Car's Safety Features10
Seat Belts11
Airbags12
Seats & Seat-Backs13
Head Restraints13
Door Locks13
Pre-Drive Safety Checklist14
Protecting Adults15
Close and Lock the Doors15
Adjust the Front Seats15
Adjust the Seat-Backs16
Adjust the Head Restraints17
Fasten and Position the Seat Belts18
Adjust the Steering Wheel20
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position20
Advice for Pregnant Women21
Additional Safety Precautions22
Protecting Children23
All Children Must be Restrained23
Children Should Sit in the Back Seat24
The Passenger's Front Airbag Poses Serious Risks to Children24
If You Must Drive with Several Children26
If a Child Requires Close Attention26
Additional Safety Precautions26
General Guidelines for Using Child Seats27
Driver and Passenger Safety28
Protecting Infants31
Protecting Small Children35
Protecting Larger Children38
Using Child Seats with Tethers42
Using LATCH43
Additional Information about Your Seat Belts47
Seat Belt System Components47
Lap/Shoulder Belt47
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners48
Seat Belt Maintenance49
Additional Information about Your Airbags50
SRS Components50
How Your Front Airbags Work50
How Your Side Airbags Work52
How the SRS Indicator Light Works53
How the Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Light Works54
Airbag Service55
Additional Safety Precautions55
Carbon Monoxide Hazard56
Safety Labels57
Instruments and Controls58
Control Locations59
Indicator Lights60
Controls Near the Steering Wheel70
Keys and Locks82
Seat Adjustments94
Driving Position Memory System101
Ski Sleeve105
Power Windows106
Sunglasses Holder112
Beverage Holder113
Accessory Power Socket116
Cigarette Lighter117
Ceiling Lights119
Courtesy Lights120
Comfort and Convenience Features122
Climate Control System123
RL Without Navigation System Fully-Automatic Operation125
Semi-Automatic Operation126
3.5 RL with Navigation System Fully-Automatic Operation130
Semi-Automatic Operation131
Rear Ventilation135
Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor136
Audio System137
3.5 RL Without Navigation System137
Am/Fm/Cassette/CD Changer137
Operating the Radio138
Adjusting the Sound141
Audio System Lighting141
Operating the Cassette Player142
Tape Search Functions143
Operating the CD Changer146
CD Changer Error Indications153
U.S. 3.5 RL with Navigation System154
Am/Fm/Cassette/CD Changer154
Satellite Digital Radio Audio154
System154
Operating the Radio155
Adjusting the Sound158
Audio System Lighting158
Radio Frequencies159
Radio Reception159
Digital Clock161
Operating the Cassette Player162
Tape Search Functions163
Caring for the Cassette Player166
Operating the CD Changer167
Protecting Compact Discs174
CD Changer Error Indications175
Satellite Digital Radio176
Operating Satellite Radio177
Receiving Satellite Radio Service180
Remote Audio Controls181
Theft Protection183
Security System184
Cruise Control185
Homelink Universal Transceiver189
Customer Assistance189
Important Safety Precautions189
Training Homelink190
Training with a Rolling Code System192
Erasing Codes194
Onstar195
Before Driving206
Fuel Economy212
Accessories and Modifications213
Carrying Cargo215
Preparing to Drive219
Starting the Engine220
Automatic Transmission221
The Braking System226
Driving in Bad Weather233
Towing a Trailer235
Maintenance Safety243
Maintenance Schedule245
Owner Maintenance Checks252
Fluid Locations253
Engine Oil254
Cooling System259
Windshield Washers266
Automatic Transmission Fluid267
Air Cleaner Element271
Spark Plugs272
Wiper Blades278
Air Conditioning System280
Storing Your Car300
Appearance Care302
Exterior Care303
Washing303
Waxing304
Aluminum Wheels304
Paint Touch-Up304
Interior Care305
Carpeting305
Floor Mats305
Fabric306
Vinyl306
Leather306
Seat Belts306
Wood Trim307
Windows307
Air Fresheners307
Corrosion Protection308
Body Repairs309
Compact Spare Tire311
Changing a Flat Tire312
If Your Engine Won't Start318
Jump Starting319
If Your Engine Overheats322
Low Oil Pressure Indicator324
Charging System Indicator325
Malfunction Indicator Lamp326
Brake System Indicator328
Closing the Moonroof329
Emergency Towing335
Identification Numbers339
Specifications341
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars)343
Treadwear343
Traction343
Temperature344
Tire Information345
Oxygenated Fuels346
Driving in Foreign Countries347
Technical Information348
Emissions Controls348
The Clean Air Act348
Crankcase Emissions Control System348
Evaporative Emissions Control System348
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery348
Exhaust Emissions Controls349
PGM-FI System349
Ignition Timing Control System349
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System349
Three Way Catalytic Converter349
Replacement Parts349
Three Way Catalytic Converter350
State Emissions Testing351
Warranty and Customer Relations354
Customer Relations Information355
Warranty Coverages356
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Cars)357
Authorized Manuals358
Authorized Manuals359
Service Information Summary370

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