Page 2: Table Of Contents
2015 Cadillac ELR Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Driving and Operating .
Page 3 2015 Cadillac ELR Owner Manual Jump Starting ....10-69 OnStar ..... . . 14-1 Towing the Vehicle .
Page 4: Using This Manual
à l'adresse Refer to the purchase this manual including, but not limited savant: documentation relating to your to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, Helm, Incorporated specific vehicle to confirm the the CADILLAC Emblem, and ELR Attention: Customer Service features.
Page 5 Introduction Danger, Warnings, and Symbols Caution Cautions The vehicle has components and Caution indicates a hazard that labels that use symbols instead of Warning messages found on vehicle could result in property or vehicle text. Symbols are shown along with labels and in this manual describe damage.
Page 6: Onstar
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart ® : Engine Coolant Temperature : StabiliTrak Disable Here are some additional symbols : Exterior Lamps : Tire Pressure Monitor that may be found on the vehicle : Fault : Traction Control System (TCS) and what they mean. For more Disable information on the symbol, refer to : First Responder...
Page 7 Introduction NOTES...
Page 8 In Brief In Brief Steering Wheel Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) Adjustment ....1-12 System ..... 1-18 Interior Lighting .
Page 9: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 10: In Brief
In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-7. 9. Light Sensor. See Automatic Heated Steering Wheel on Headlamp System on page 6-4. page 5-2. 2. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1. 10. Infotainment on page 7-1. 17. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5-2.
Page 11: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive : Press and release and then immediately press and hold for at Information least four seconds to start the This section provides a brief vehicle s heating or air conditioning overview about some of the systems and rear window defogger important features that may or may from outside the vehicle using the not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 12: Remote Start
In Brief Remote Start After entering the vehicle during a Door Locks remote start, press the POWER Use remote start to heat or cool the To lock or unlock the doors from the button on the center stack with the interior when the vehicle is plugged outside, press on the RKE...
Page 13: Trunk Release
In Brief Press the touch pad on the rear To lock or unlock the door from the Trunk Release of the trunk above the license inside, press the power door lock plate when all doors are switch (2). unlocked. To open the door press the door For Keyless Access, the trunk can latch button (3).
Page 14: Windows
In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-4. Power Seats Lumbar Adjustment Lumbar Support The driver power window switches control all the windows. The To adjust the seat: passenger switch only controls that window. Move the seat forward or To adjust the lumbar support: rearward by sliding the control Press the switch to lower the...
Page 15 In Brief Seatback Bolster Support Reclining Seatbacks Easy Entry Seat 1. Seat Adjustment Switch If equipped, to adjust the bolster To adjust the seatback: support: 2. Folding Seatback Handle Tilt the top of the control Press and hold the control up to rearward to recline.
Page 16: Memory Features
In Brief seatback. To move the seat See Memory Seats on page 3-6 and Press the button once for the rearward, press and hold the rear of Vehicle Personalization on highest setting. With each press of the switch (1). page 5-52. the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to See Easy Entry Seat on page 3-3.
Page 17: Head Restraint
1-10 In Brief When the vehicle is on, this feature Head Restraint Safety Belts will automatically activate the Adjustment heated seats at the level required by the vehicle s interior temperature. Do not drive until the head restraints The active high, medium, low, or off for all occupants are installed and heated seat level will be indicated adjusted properly.
Page 18: Passenger Sensing
In Brief 1-11 Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status indicator lights on the overhead System console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-16. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors can be folded inward toward United States the vehicle to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash.
Page 19: Steering Wheel
1-12 In Brief The rear window defogger also Steering Wheel Interior Lighting heats the outside mirrors. See Adjustment Dome Lamps Heated Mirrors on page 2-18. There are front and rear dome Interior lamps in the overhead console and Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear headliner.
Page 20: Exterior Lighting
In Brief 1-13 Reading Lamps Exterior Lighting There are front and rear reading lamps on the overhead console and the headliner. These lamps come on when any door is opened. To manually turn the reading lamps on or off: Rear Reading Lamps Press next to each The exterior lamp control is on the...
Page 21: Windshield Wiper/Washer
1-14 In Brief HI: Use for fast wipes. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the LO: Use for slow wipes. 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move headlamps. the lever down.
Page 22: Climate Controls
In Brief 1-15 Climate Controls The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate Touch Screen Controls 1. Outside Air Temperature Display 2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls Climate Control Buttons 3.
Page 23: Vehicle Features
1-16 In Brief 7. Climate Power Gauge Vehicle Features Cruise Control 8. Driver and Passenger Auto Heated Seats Infotainment System 9. Air Delivery Mode Controls See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio See Dual Automatic Climate Control players, phone, navigation system, System on page 8-1.
Page 24: Driver Information
In Brief 1-17 the next 5 km/h or 5 mph mark on Forward Collision Alert the speedometer, press +RES up to (FCA) System the second detent. FCA may help avoid or reduce the SET : Press the control down harm caused by front-end crashes. briefly to set the speed and activate FCA provides a green indicator, cruise control.
Page 25: Side Blind Zone
1-18 In Brief light will change to amber and flash. See Assistance Systems for Parking screen and a graphic on the In addition, the driver seat will pulse or Backing on page 9-48. instrument cluster to provide the or beeps will sound. object distance.
Page 26: System
In Brief 1-19 Active Emergency The vehicle has two accessory devices such as garage door power outlets: openers, security systems, and Braking System home automation devices. Inside the front center console. If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Read the instructions completely Inside the center console bin Control (ACC) it also has the Active before attempting to program the...
Page 27: Battery And Efficiency
1-20 In Brief Battery and Efficiency If the vehicle is in a crash, the Warning (Continued) sensing system may shut down the high voltage system. When this High Voltage Safety burn. Ventilate the vehicle by occurs, the high voltage battery is opening a window or a door.
Page 28: Charging
In Brief 1-21 Charging The charging system may run fans and pumps that result in sounds This section explains the process from the vehicle while it is turned for charging the high voltage battery. off. Additional unexpected clicking Do not allow the vehicle to remain in sounds may be caused by the temperature extremes for long electrical devices used while...
Page 29: Storage
1-22 In Brief Select the appropriate charge Charge Cord Theft Alert 3. Close the charge port door by level using the Select Charge pressing firmly on the rearward This vehicle has a Charge Cord Level Preference screen on the edge of the door surface. Theft Alert.
Page 30 In Brief 1-23 protection devices) for Charge Cord Status Indicators Warning heavy-duty service at a 12 amp See Charge Cord Status Indicators continuous load. in the charge cord user guide. Improper use of portable electric Electrical outlets may wear out vehicle charge cords may cause Charge Level Selection with normal usage or be...
Page 31: Fueling
1-24 In Brief Fueling 4. After refueling, reinstall the fuel cap by turning it clockwise until it The fuel system on this vehicle clicks. Close the fuel door. requires a refueling process to See Filling the Tank on page 9-68. control evaporative emissions.
Page 32: Service
In Brief 1-25 Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button Service Performance and again to turn traction control Maintenance back on. Warning To turn off both TCS and Traction Control/ StabiliTrak, press and hold the Never try to do your own service Electronic Stability TCS/StabiliTrak button on the on high voltage components.
Page 33: Engine Oil Life System
1-26 In Brief The TPMS does not replace normal Driving for Better Energy monthly tire maintenance. Maintain Efficiency the correct tire pressures. Use the following tips to help See Tire Pressure Monitor System maximize energy efficiency and on page 10-48. range.
Page 34 In Brief 1-27 Acceleration/Braking/Coasting engage Mountain Mode before Less energy is used at low fan starting to climb. Mountain Mode speeds. When using the fan: Avoid unnecessary rapid reduces electric range and power, accelerations and decelerations. MIN is the most energy efficient but may be needed to maintain climate setting as long as Electric range is maximized at...
Page 35: Roadside Service
1-28 In Brief In hot weather, avoid parking in The weight of excess cargo in the New vehicles are automatically direct sunlight or use sunshades vehicle affects efficiency and range. enrolled in the Roadside Service inside the vehicle. Avoid carrying more than is needed. program.
Page 36: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-17 Windows Power Mirrors ....2-17 Keys Folding Mirrors .
Page 37: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows With an active OnStar subscription, Remote Keyless Entry an OnStar Advisor may remotely (RKE) System Operation unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1. The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle entry when the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter is within range.
Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows Door Anti-Lockout under Vehicle Keyless Access Operation (Unlock): Press once to unlock Personalization on page 5-52. This the driver door. Press a second time To lock and unlock the doors and may vary based on vehicle within five seconds to unlock all access the trunk, the RKE personalization.
Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking from transmitter inside the vehicle. Do Programming Transmitters to Passenger Door not leave the RKE transmitter in an the Vehicle unattended vehicle. Press the door touch pad to unlock Only RKE transmitters programmed all doors and open the passenger Temporarily Disable Passive to this vehicle will work.
Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows 12. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 8 11. Return the key base back into the RKE transmitter. 13. Press and hold the POWER button for at least 12 seconds to exit programming. Programming without a Recognized Transmitter If there are no currently recognized 4.
Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows 5. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON LEARN, then press the POWER button. The DIC reads REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. 6. Repeat Step 5 two additional times. After the third time all previously known transmitters will no longer work with the vehicle.
Page 42 Keys, Doors, and Windows 10. To program additional Battery Replacement transmitters, repeat Steps 7 9. Caution 11. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and When replacing the battery, do hold the POWER button for not touch any of the circuitry on approximately 12 seconds to the transmitter.
Page 43: Remote Start
Keys, Doors, and Windows If the heated seats have been Remote Start enabled through vehicle This feature starts the heating or air personalization, the heated conditioning systems and rear seats will turn on during colder window defogger from outside the outside temperatures.
Page 44 Keys, Doors, and Windows Use remote start to heat or cool Other conditions can affect the After entering the vehicle during a the interior when the vehicle is performance of the transmitter. See remote start, press the POWER plugged in to maximize the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) button on the center stack with the electric range by utilizing...
Page 45: Door Locks
2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows A maximum of two remote starts, Conditions in Which Remote Door Locks or a remote start with an extension, Start May Not Work are allowed between ignition cycles. Warning Conditions in which a remote start The vehicle's ignition must be may not occur include: Unlocked doors can be...
Page 46: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 For Keyless Access, the RKE Power Door Locks Warning (Continued) transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle sensor (1). Grip Outsiders can easily enter and press to open. through an unlocked door To lock or unlock the doors from the when slowing or stopping the vehicle.
Page 47: Delayed Locking
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Loss of Vehicle Electrical Power If the vehicle has lost battery power, open the doors manually. From inside the vehicle, pull the From outside the vehicle, open the passenger door manual release trunk and pull the manual door lever.
Page 48: Automatic Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 The doors will lock automatically Automatic door unlocking can be Doors five seconds after all doors are programmed through the Driver closed. If a door is reopened before Information Center (DIC). See Trunk that time, the five-second timer will Vehicle Personalization on reset when all doors are closed page 5-52.
Page 49 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Trunk Release The trunk can be opened while the Warning (Continued) vehicle is locked by pressing the touch pad above the license plate Adjust the climate control while the RKE transmitter is within system to a setting that 1 m (3 ft) of the rear of the vehicle.
Page 50: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Vehicle Security time will bypass the 30-second Caution delay and immediately arm the This vehicle has theft-deterrent alarm system. Do not use the emergency trunk features; however, they do not make If the driver door is opened without release handle as a tie-down or the vehicle impossible to steal.
Page 51: Immobilizer
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows The Charge Cord Theft Alert feature How to Detect a Tamper The system is automatically may be disabled through the vehicle disarmed when the vehicle is Condition personalization. See Charge Cord started with a valid RKE transmitter is pressed on the RKE Theft Alert under Vehicle in the vehicle.
Page 52: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 If the engine still does not start, and Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors the RKE transmitter appears undamaged, try the other RKE Convex Mirrors transmitter for the vehicle, or place the RKE transmitter in the Warning transmitter slot.
Page 53: Folding Mirrors
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows If equipped, the vehicle may have Reverse Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors memory mirrors. See Memory Seats If equipped with the memory on page 3-6. Interior Rearview Mirrors package, the passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected Folding Mirrors Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear position when the vehicle is in...
Page 54: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Windows Power Windows Warning Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with Never leave a child, a helpless the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, transmitter is dangerous for many especially with the windows reasons;...
Page 55 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Express-Down/Up Windows Express Window Anti-Pinch 2. Pull the window switch to completely close the window. Override Windows with an express-down or Continue to hold the window up feature allow the window to be In an emergency, the anti-pinch switch two seconds after the lowered or raised without holding feature can be overridden in a...
Page 56: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window or, if equipped, extend along the rod.
Page 57 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES...
Page 58 Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-14 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Safety Belt Use During Vehicle ..... 3-30 Restraints Pregnancy .
Page 59: Seats And
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the the head restraint after the button is top of the restraint is at the same released to make sure that it is height as the top of the occupant's locked in place.
Page 60: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Front Seats To move the seat forward, press and hold the front of the switch (1) The vehicle's rear seats have on the outboard side of the upper Easy Entry Seat headrests in the outboard seating seatback.
Page 61: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the seat: Lumbar Adjustment Move the seat forward or Lumbar Support rearward by sliding the control Warning forward or rearward. You can lose control of the The seat can also be adjusted vehicle if you try to adjust a driver forward or rearward using the seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 62: Thigh Support Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Seatback Bolster Support Thigh Support Reclining Seatbacks Adjustment If equipped, to adjust the bolster To adjust the seatback: support: If equipped, adjust the manual leg Tilt the top of the control Press and hold the control up to extension by pulling up on the lever, rearward to recline.
Page 63: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you.
Page 64 Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions Manually Recalling Memory Depending upon the Auto Memory Positions Recall feature enabled in the vehicle To save positions to the 1 and 2 personalization menu, memory 1 buttons: If the vehicle is OFF or not in or 2 positions are recalled in the P (Park), press and hold "1,"...
Page 65: Heated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints column control. If On - At Ignition Obstructions feature not recalling for On is selected in the vehicle two seconds. Then try recalling If something has blocked driver seat personalization menu, placing the the exit position again. and/or power tilt and telescoping ignition in OFF also stops the recall.
Page 66 Seats and Restraints the highest setting and one for the The active high, medium, low, or off lowest. If the heated seats are on heated seat level will be indicated high, the level may automatically be by the manual heated seat buttons lowered after approximately on the center stack.
Page 67: Rear Seats
3-10 Seats and Restraints The temperature performance of an Rear Seats To fold a seatback: unoccupied seat may be reduced. This is normal. Folding the Seatback The heated seats will not turn on Either seatback can be folded for during a remote start unless they more cargo space.
Page 68: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-11 Raising the Seatback To raise a seatback: Safety Belts 1. Lift the seatback and push it This section of the manual Warning rearward to lock it in place. describes how to use safety belts 2. Push and pull the top of the properly.
Page 69: Safety Belts
3-12 Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing Warning (Continued) safety belts makes such good sense. are more likely to be seriously Questions and Answers About injured or killed. Do not allow Safety Belts passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
Page 70: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Also, in nearly all states and in There are important things to know would apply force on your all Canadian provinces, the law about wearing a safety belt properly. abdomen. This could cause requires wearing safety belts. serious or even fatal injuries.
Page 71: Lap-Shoulder Belt
3-14 Seats and Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it All seating positions in the vehicle get twisted. have a lap-shoulder belt. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if The following instructions explain you pull the belt across you very how to wear a lap-shoulder belt...
Page 72: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Seats and Restraints 3-15 To unlatch the belt, push the button belts during the early stages of a on the buckle. The belt should moderate to severe frontal, near return to its stowed position. frontal, or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner Before a door is closed, be sure the activation are met.
Page 73 3-16 Seats and Restraints shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away from the neck and head. To install: 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. Be sure that the belt is not and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat.
Page 74: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3-17 To remove and store the comfort A pregnant woman should wear a Warning (Continued) guide, squeeze the belt edges lap-shoulder belt, and the lap together so that the safety belt can portion should be worn as low as and across the chest.
Page 75: Safety System Check
3-18 Seats and Restraints Never use it for securing child seats. Make sure the safety belt reminder Replacing Safety Belt To wear it, attach it to the regular light is working. See Safety Belt System Parts after a safety belt. See the instruction sheet Reminders on page 5-14.
Page 76: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-19 After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System All vehicle airbags have the word safety belts may not be necessary. AIRBAG on the trim or on a label The vehicle has the following But the safety belt assemblies that near the deployment opening.
Page 77 3-20 Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things Warning Warning to know about the airbag system: Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, Warning force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag when an eye, anyone who is up it inflates can be seriously injured You can be severely injured or...
Page 78: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-21 Where Are the Airbags? The driver knee airbag is below the Driver Side Shown, Passenger steering column. The front outboard Side Similar passenger knee airbag is below the The seat-mounted side impact The driver frontal airbag is in the glove box.
Page 79: When Should An Airbag
3-22 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the Warning direction of the impact, and how Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. If something is between an This vehicle is equipped with Frontal airbags may inflate at occupant and an airbag, the airbags.
Page 80: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-23 Seat-mounted side impact airbags In any particular crash, no one can moderate to severe side collisions, are designed to inflate in moderate say whether an airbag should have even belted occupants can contact to severe side crashes depending inflated simply because of the the inside of the vehicle.
Page 81: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
3-24 Seats and Restraints What Will You See after predetermined threshold. You can Warning lock the doors, turn off the interior an Airbag Inflates? lamps, and turn off the hazard When an airbag inflates, there warning flashers by using the After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air.
Page 82: Passenger Sensing
Seats and Restraints 3-25 The vehicle has a crash sensing the high voltage battery is and diagnostic module which disconnected and the vehicle will records information after a not start. The SERVICE VEHICLE crash. See Vehicle Data SOON message in the Driver Recording and Privacy on Information Center (DIC) will be page 13-14 and Event Data...
Page 83 3-26 Seats and Restraints certain conditions. No other airbag Warning Warning (Continued) is affected by the passenger sensing system. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints The passenger sensing system restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the works with sensors that are part of or killed if the front outboard airbag(s) are off.
Page 84 Seats and Restraints 3-27 There is a critical problem with off the front outboard passenger If the On Indicator Is Lit for a the airbag system or the frontal airbag and passenger knee Child Restraint passenger sensing system. airbag, depending upon the The passenger sensing system is person s seating posture and body When the passenger sensing...
Page 85 3-28 Seats and Restraints 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material restraint and restarting the from the seat, such as blankets, Adult-Sized Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, cushions, seat covers, seat turn the vehicle off.
Page 86 Seats and Restraints 3-29 Liquid pooled on the seat that seat covers, seat heaters, and seat Warning (Continued) has not soaked in may make it massagers can affect how well the more likely that the passenger passenger sensing system serious injury or even death. An sensing system will turn on the operates.
Page 87: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
3-30 Seats and Restraints the airbag sensing and diagnostic Warning Warning module, steering wheel, instrument panel, any of the airbag modules, Stowing of articles under the For up to 10 seconds after the ceiling or pillar garnish trim, passenger seat or between the vehicle is turned off and the 12 overhead console, front sensors, passenger seat cushion and...
Page 88: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-31 passenger sensing system. This Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System could either prevent proper Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need deployment of the passenger regularly scheduled maintenance or airbag(s) or prevent the passenger replacement.
Page 89: Child Restraints
3-32 Seats and Restraints If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that replace airbag system parts. See come with the booster seat state the your dealer for service. weight and height limitations for that Older Children booster.
Page 90 Seats and Restraints 3-33 Can proper safety belt fit be According to accident statistics, maintained for the length of the children are safer when properly trip? If yes, continue. If no, restrained in a rear seating position. return to the booster seat. In a crash, children who are not Q: What is the proper way to buckled up can strike other people...
Page 91: Infants And Young
3-34 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be the way back into the retractor, Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen. but it cannot do this if it is protection! This includes infants and That could cause serious or fatal wrapped around a child s neck.
Page 92 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Warning Warning (Continued) Never hold an infant or a child the front outboard seat, always while riding in a vehicle. Due to move the front passenger seat as crash forces, an infant or a child far back as it will go. will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash.
Page 93 3-36 Seats and Restraints weight, height, and age but also Warning Warning whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still vehicle in which it will be used. head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular For most basic types of child...
Page 94: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-37 Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint Rear-Facing Infant Seat restraint for the child's body with the designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness.
Page 95: Where To Put The Restraint
3-38 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to crash if the child restraint is not locate the nearest child safety seat Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. inspection station.
Page 96 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Whenever possible, children aged Child restraints and booster seats Warning (Continued) 12 and under should be secured in vary considerably in size, and some a rear seating position. may fit in certain seating positions system is fail-safe. No one can better than others.
Page 97: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
3-40 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and recommends that the booster seat The following explains how to attach be secured with the LATCH system, a child restraint with these Tethers for Children this can be done as long as the attachments in the vehicle.
Page 98 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
Page 99: System
3-42 Seats and Restraints To assist in locating the lower To assist in locating the top tether that the top tether be attached, or if anchors, each seating position with anchors, the top tether anchor the instructions that come with the lower anchors has two labels, near symbol is on the cover.
Page 100 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Warning (Continued) Warning Caution restraint properly using the Children can be seriously injured Do not let the LATCH anchors, or use the vehicle safety or strangled if a shoulder belt is attachments rub against the belts to secure the restraint, wrapped around their neck.
Page 101 3-44 Seats and Restraints secure the restraints. Some restraint manufacturer 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten restraints also use another vehicle guidelines. See Power Seat the top tether according to anchor to secure a top tether. Adjustment on page 3-4. your child restraint instructions and the 1.3.
Page 102: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints 3-45 Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat) When securing a child restraint in a Warning rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child A crash can damage the LATCH restraint to make sure it is system in the vehicle.
Page 103 3-46 Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run forward-facing child restraints have the lap and shoulder portions of a top tether, and that the tether be the vehicle safety belt through or attached.
Page 104: Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
Seats and Restraints 3-47 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint (Front Passenger Seat) manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top This vehicle has airbags. A rear tether. See Lower Anchors and seat is a safer place to secure a Tethers for Children (LATCH forward-facing child restraint.
Page 105 3-48 Seats and Restraints the instructions that come with the Warning Warning (Continued) child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints In Canada, the law requires that restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the forward-facing child restraints have or killed if the front outboard...
Page 106 Seats and Restraints 3-49 airbag status indicator should 4. Push the latch plate into the light and stay lit when you start buckle until it clicks. the vehicle. See Passenger Position the release button on Airbag Status Indicator on the buckle so that the safety belt page 5-16.
Page 107 3-50 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
Page 108: Storage Compartments
Storage Storage Storage Touch the bottom of the climate control system panel until the door Compartments automatically starts to open. There is a USB port inside. See the Storage Compartments infotainment manual. Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Touch the bottom of the climate Instrument Panel Storage .
Page 109: Center Console Storage
Storage Cupholders If any object is in the path of the Center Console Storage power cover when it is active, the cover will stop at the obstruction and auto-reverse to a preset position. The cover will return to normal operation after the obstruction is removed.
Page 110 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Safety Belt Reminders ..5-14 Vehicle Ready Light ..5-26 Airbag Readiness Light ..5-16 High-Beam On Light ..5-26 Controls Passenger Airbag Status Lamps On Reminder .
Page 111: Controls
Instruments and Controls Key and Lock Messages ..5-45 Controls Steering Wheel Controls Lamp Messages ... . . 5-46 The infotainment system can be Object Detection System Steering Wheel operated by using the steering Messages .
Page 112: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls The steering wheel takes about An alert can also be sounded Windshield Wiper/Washer three minutes to be fully heated. manually while driving, such as in parking lots. Use this feature to alert Horn people who may not hear your vehicle approaching.
Page 113 Instruments and Controls sensitivity. To turn the Rainsense carefully loosen or thaw them. Rainsense feature on or off, see Rainsense Damaged blades should be With Rainsense, a sensor near the Wipers under Vehicle replaced. See Wiper Blade top center of the windshield detects Personalization on page 5-52.
Page 114: Compass
Instruments and Controls Move the windshield wiper lever released or the maximum wash time The compass system is designed to out of the INT position to is reached. When the windshield operate for a certain number of deactivate Rainsense. wiper lever is released, additional miles or degrees of turn before wipes may occur depending on how needing a signal from the GPS...
Page 115 Instruments and Controls Setting the Clock If auto timing is on, the time 3. Press Back to go back to the displayed on the clock may not previous menu. Time update immediately when driving Auto Set into a new time zone. To set the time: When on, the time and date will 1.
Page 116: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Power Outlets When adding electrical equipment, Warning Lights, be sure to follow the proper Gauges, and The accessory power outlets can be installation instructions included with used to plug in electrical equipment, the equipment. See Add-On Indicators such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Page 117: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Unintended interruption of AC Gauges can indicate when there Instrument Cluster power at the vehicle's could be a problem with a vehicle The instrument cluster displays a charge port. function. Often gauges and warning preview of information that includes lights work together to indicate a Interruption of charging by the electric range, charging, odometer,...
Page 118 Instruments and Controls English Cluster Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 119 5-10 Instruments and Controls Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster There are four uplevel instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: Classic, Modern, Classic Enhanced, or Modern Enhanced. Modern Modern Enhanced Use the five-way control on the right side of the steering wheel to move between the different display zones and scroll through the different displays.
Page 120 Instruments and Controls 5-11 the selection. Press SEL to Phone Press to access the cluster select the desired cluster While the Phone application page is applications. Use to scroll configuration. through the list of applications. displayed, press to enter the 4.
Page 121: Speedometer
5-12 Instruments and Controls item is highlighted. A checkmark will Open Source Software: Press Battery Gauge (High be displayed next to the SEL while Open Source Software is Voltage) selected item. highlighted to display open source software information. Info Pages: Press SEL while Info Pages is highlighted to select the Speedometer items to be displayed in the DIC info...
Page 122: Fuel Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Fuel Gauge Here are four things that some Driver Efficiency Gauge owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full.
Page 123: Power Indicator Gauge
5-14 Instruments and Controls accel: If the leaf turns yellow and Power Indicator Gauge The power gauge is on the right travels above the center of the side of the display in the Classic gauge, acceleration is too Enhanced configuration and on both aggressive to optimize efficiency.
Page 124 Instruments and Controls 5-15 When the vehicle is started, this When the vehicle is started, this Second Row Passenger Safety light flashes and a chime may come light flashes and a chime may come Belt Reminder Light on to remind the driver to fasten on to remind the front passenger to their safety belt.
Page 125: Airbag Readiness Light
5-16 Instruments and Controls While the vehicle is moving, if a The airbag readiness light comes on Passenger Airbag Status second row passenger who was for several seconds when the Indicator previously buckled becomes vehicle is started. If the light does unbuckled, the corresponding safety not come on then, have it fixed The vehicle has a passenger...
Page 126: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Instruments and Controls 5-17 as a system check. Then, after If the light stays on, or comes on Warning several more seconds, the status while driving, there could be a indicator will light either ON or OFF, problem with the electrical charging If the airbag readiness light ever or the on or off symbol, to let you system.
Page 127 5-18 Instruments and Controls Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) the vehicle fuel economy might to pass a required Emission not be as good, and the engine Inspection/Maintenance test. See might not run as smoothly. This Accessories and Modifications on could lead to costly repairs that page 10-2.
Page 128 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Check that good quality fuel is begins to flash again, follow the emission system test equipment will used. Poor fuel quality causes previous steps and see your dealer likely connect to the vehicle's Data the engine not to run as for service as soon as possible.
Page 129: Brake System Warning
5-20 Instruments and Controls The OBD II (On-Board Brake System Warning If the light comes on and stays on, Diagnostics) system determines there is a base brake problem. Light that critical emission control systems have not been The vehicle brake system consists Warning completely diagnosed by the of two hydraulic circuits.
Page 130: Electric Parking Brake
Instruments and Controls 5-21 Electric Parking Brake Service Electric Parking Antilock Brake System Light Brake Light (ABS) Warning Light Metric English If this light comes on and stays on, This light comes on briefly when the This light comes on when the there is a problem with a system on engine is started.
Page 131: Lane Departure Warning
5-22 Instruments and Controls If the ABS light is the only light on, This light changes to amber and Traction Off Light the vehicle has regular brakes, but flashes to indicate that the lane the antilock brakes are not marking has been crossed without functioning.
Page 132: Stabilitrak ® Off Light
Instruments and Controls 5-23 If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not See Traction Control/Electronic If the indicator/warning light is on limited. Adjust driving accordingly. Stability Control on page 9-33. and flashing, the TCS and/or the StabiliTrak system is actively See Traction Control/Electronic Traction Control System working.
Page 133: Tire Pressure Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Caution Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute The engine coolant temperature and then stays on, there may be a warning light indicates that the problem with the TPMS.
Page 134: Low Fuel Warning Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light This light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced This light is near the fuel gauge and On some vehicles the immobilizer by your dealer.
Page 135: Vehicle Ready Light
5-26 Instruments and Controls ® Vehicle Ready Light IntelliBeam Light Cruise Control Light This light comes on when the The vehicle ready light comes on The cruise control light is white IntelliBeam system, if equipped, is whenever the vehicle is ready to be when the cruise control is on and enabled.
Page 136: Door Ajar Light
Instruments and Controls 5-27 the ACC is set and active. See Information Displays finger tip to minimize response time. Adaptive Cruise Control on If the controls are not responding, page 9-39. remove the gloves. Center Stack Display To view the Power Flow, Charging, Door Ajar Light The center stack screen displays and Energy Information, press the...
Page 137 5-28 Instruments and Controls Battery Power - Battery is active Engine Power - Engine is active Engine and Battery Power - Both with energy flowing to the wheels. with energy flowing to the wheels. the engine and battery are active with energy flowing to the wheels.
Page 138: Programmable Charging
Instruments and Controls 5-29 When outdoors, plug into an Programmable Charging electrical outlet that is weather-proof while in use. Important Information About Portable Electric Vehicle Charging Mount the charging cord to reduce strain on the electrical Charging an electric vehicle can outlet/plug.
Page 139 5-30 Instruments and Controls internal clock for programmable Delayed Departure Time: The Warning (Continued) charging, not the clock in the center vehicle estimates the charging start stack. time considering the programmed Do not use an electrical outlet departure time for the current day of that is on a circuit with other Charge Mode Status the week.
Page 140 Instruments and Controls 5-31 charge by the departure time. For some vehicles, the Charge Limit Electrical rate information from the Preference must be updated prior to utility company for the charging the vehicle being charged and the location is required for this mode. Charge Limit Preference will reset to a default value when the vehicle is Also, if the selected electric rate...
Page 141 5-32 Instruments and Controls Select one option: 1. Press the day to change. Select one of the following: Immediately upon plug in. 2. Press + or to change the hours Electric Rate Schedule. and minutes. Delayed based on Charge Rate Preference. departure time.
Page 142 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Press one of the following options to is completely discharged, the Contact the utility company to obtain select the Charge Rate Preference: vehicle will not be fully charged by the rate schedule for your area. The the departure time regardless of the summer and winter start dates must Charge during Peak, Mid-Peak,...
Page 143 5-34 Instruments and Controls 1. Press Summer. 1. Press Weekday or Weekend. To edit the Yearly Schedule: 2. Press + or to set the month 2. Select the row to be changed. 1. Select Yearly for the Rate and day for the start of summer. Schedule Type.
Page 144 Instruments and Controls 5-35 message displays An invalid entry Only the finish time can be edited. Temporary Override of a Delayed was found in the data entered. The start time is automatically Charge Mode Please re-enter data. populated in the rate table. To temporarily override a Delayed Charge Mode to Immediate Charge Electric Rate Finish Time Editing...
Page 145 5-36 Instruments and Controls 4. Press SAVE to confirm a temporary override of the Next Planned Departure Time. The Temporary Charge Mode Status screen will automatically display the revised charge complete time. To cancel the temporary override to 2. Press Next Departure Time. Immediate, press Cancel Temporary Override Setting on the Temporary Override Options screen.
Page 146 Instruments and Controls 5-37 To cancel the temporary override of Charging Override/Interruption there was a power outage or the the Next Planned Departure Time: charge cord was unplugged from Pop-Up the wall. From the Temporary Override Options screen, press the The charge process was Cancel Temporary Override interrupted by the utility...
Page 147: Energy Information
5-38 Instruments and Controls Programmable Charging system will voltage battery was fully charged. Driver Information be disabled if the Charge Complete This includes distance traveled in Center (DIC) Time cannot be confidently Electric Mode, distance traveled in estimated. If the Programmable Extended Range Mode, total The DIC is displayed in the Charging system is consistently...
Page 148 Instruments and Controls 5-39 SEL (Select): Press to open a DIC Information Displays the approximate average fuel menu or select a menu item. Press economy that the vehicle has right The following is the list of all and hold to reset values on certain now, and will change as driving possible DIC information displays.
Page 149 5-40 Instruments and Controls When the remaining oil life is low, Tire Pressure: Shows the active and the timer is running. To the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON approximate pressures of all four reset the timer to zero, press and message will appear on the display. tires.
Page 150: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-41 Vehicle Messages Battery and Charging CHARGE CORD CONNECTED Messages This message displays when the Messages displayed on the DIC charge cord is connected to the indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE vehicle. The vehicle cannot be some action that may be needed to shifted out of P (Park) with the This message displays when the...
Page 151: Brake System Messages
5-42 Instruments and Controls SERVICE HIGH VOLTAGE SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST Cruise Control Messages CHARGING SYSTEM This message may be displayed ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET when there is a problem with the This message displays when there TO XXX brake boost assist system. The is a problem with the high voltage brake boost assist motor may be This message displays when the...
Page 152: Door Ajar Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-43 FRONT RADAR BLOCKED, gas pedal. When this occurs, ACC Door Ajar Messages will not brake. See Adaptive Cruise CLEAN FRONT VEHICLE DOOR OPEN Control on page 9-39. This message can occur under the A door open symbol will be SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE following conditions: displayed on the DIC showing which...
Page 153: Drive Mode Messages
5-44 Instruments and Controls Drive Mode Messages Electric Drive Unit soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage. This message Messages HOLD MODE NOT AVAILABLE clears when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature. SHIFT TO PARK This message displays when in Hold Mode and the mode becomes...
Page 154: Fuel System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-45 ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL ENGINE NOT AVAILABLE WAIT TO REFUEL ADD FUEL On some vehicles, this message This message displays when the displays when the engine oil level fuel system is pressurized and you This message displays when the may be too low.
Page 155: Lamp Messages
5-46 Instruments and Controls NO REMOTE PRESS BRAKE Lamp Messages Object Detection System TO RESTART Messages AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL This message displays when ON/OFF AUTOMATIC COLLISION attempting to turn off the vehicle PREP OFF This message is displayed when the and the RKE transmitter is no longer automatic light control has been detected.
Page 156 Instruments and Controls 5-47 AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP FORWARD COLLISION This message could be due to the camera being blocked. Cleaning the UNAVAILABLE ALERT OFF outside of the windshield behind the This message displays when the This message displays when the rearview mirror may correct the Active Emergency Braking System Forward Collision Alert has been...
Page 157: Propulsion Power
5-48 Instruments and Controls Backing, and/or Lane Departure (SBZA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert Propulsion Power Warning (LDW) system may not (RCTA) features will not work. Take Messages work. Do not use these systems the vehicle to your dealer. until the vehicle has been repaired. PROPULSION POWER IS SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT OFF REDUCED...
Page 158: Ride Control System
Instruments and Controls 5-49 steep grades. This is normal there is a problem. See your dealer TRACTION CONTROL ON operation to protect the high voltage for service. The vehicle is safe to This message displays when the battery. Only if both the drive, however, you do not have the Traction Control System (TCS) is PROPULSION POWER IS...
Page 159: Service Vehicle Messages
5-50 Instruments and Controls Service Vehicle Messages SERVICE AC SYSTEM Starting the Vehicle Messages This message displays if there is a ENGINE MAINTENANCE XXX% problem with the air conditioning COMPLETE PRESS BRAKE TO START system. Take the vehicle to your VEHICLE This message displays when the dealer for service.
Page 160: Vehicle Reminder
Instruments and Controls 5-51 TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE You can receive more than one tire Washer Fluid Messages pressure message at a time. The This message displays when the WASHER FLUID LOW ADD DIC also shows the tire pressure system is learning new tires. See values.
Page 161: Vehicle Personalization
5-52 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Menus Language (Language) The following list of menu items may Select Language, then select from Personalization be available: the available language(s). Use the audio system controls to Time and Date Valet Mode access the personalization menus Language (Language) for customizing vehicle features.
Page 162 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Maximum Startup Volume than this level, the volume is Climate and Air Quality adjusted to this level. To set the Audio Cue Volume Select and the following may maximum startup volume, press + display: Manage Favorites to increase or decrease.
Page 163 5-54 Instruments and Controls Auto Defog Alert Type Collision Alert and Automatic Braking capabilities of the Auto When set to On, the front defog will This feature will set crash alerts to Collision Preparation feature. See automatically come on when the beeps or seat vibrations.
Page 164 Instruments and Controls 5-55 Rear Cross Traffic Alert Easy Exit Options Energy This allows the Rear Cross Traffic This feature automatically recalls Select and the following may Alert to be turned on or off. the current driver s previously stored display: Exit button position when exiting the Select to turn Off or On.
Page 165 5-56 Instruments and Controls Charge Power Loss Alert Select Off, 30 Seconds, Auto Door Unlock 60 Seconds, or 120 Seconds. This allows the feature to be turned This allows selection of which of the on or off. doors will automatically unlock when Auto High Beam the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Page 166 Instruments and Controls 5-57 Remote Unlock Light Feedback Passive Door Unlock Bluetooth When on, the exterior lamps will This allows the selection of what Select and the following may flash when unlocking the vehicle doors will unlock when using the display: with the RKE transmitter.
Page 167 5-58 Instruments and Controls Voice Mail Numbers Prompt Length Proximity Sensing This feature displays the voice mail This feature adjusts the voice When on, certain screen buttons number for all connected phones. prompt length. and features will become visible To change the voice mail number, when a hand approaches the Select Short or Long.
Page 168: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-59 Guidance Lines Restore Vehicle Settings Universal Remote Select to turn Off or On. See This allows selection of restoring System Assistance Systems for Parking or vehicle settings. Backing on page 9-48. See Radio Frequency Statement on Select Restore or Cancel.
Page 169 5-60 Instruments and Controls home automation devices. These To program a garage door opener, hand-held transmitter was instructions refer to a garage door park outside directly in line with and supplied by the manufacturer of opener, but can be used for other facing the garage door opener the garage door opener receiver.
Page 170 Instruments and Controls 5-61 button is pressed, then does not flash, press and hold programming is complete. the same button a second time There is no need to for two seconds, then release it. complete Steps 4 6. Again, if the door does not move or the garage door lamp does If the indicator light does not flash, press and hold the...
Page 171: Universal Remote System
5-62 Instruments and Controls enough for the Universal Remote Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single system to pick up the signal during Universal Remote System Operation programming. Button Using the Universal Remote If the programming did not work, To reprogram any of the system System replace Step 2 under Programming buttons:...
Page 172 Lighting Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Entry Lighting ....6-8 Exit Lighting ....6-8 Exterior Lamp Controls Battery Power Protection .
Page 173 Lighting In Canada, the headlamps will There is a sensor near the top automatically reactivate when the center of the windshield that vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). automatically controls the system. Keep this area of the windshield AUTO (Automatic): Automatically clear of debris to allow for best turns the exterior lamps on and off, system performance.
Page 174: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting The IntelliBeam system can be The other vehicle's lamps cannot Exterior Lamps Off disabled by the High/Low-Beam be detected due to dense Reminder Changer or the Flash-to-Pass exhaust, smoke, fog, snow, road feature. If this happens, the spray, mist, or other airborne A warning chime will sound if the High/Low-Beam Changer must obstructions.
Page 175: Flash-To-Pass
Lighting Flash-to-Pass The DRL turn off when the The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a headlamps are turned to or the To flash the high beams, pull the parking garage or tunnel. ignition is off. turn signal lever toward you, and When it is bright enough outside, release.
Page 176: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Lights On with Wipers Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change Signals If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the vehicle on, and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the headlamps, parking lamps, and other exterior lamps come on.
Page 177: Interior Lighting
Lighting The turn and lane-change signal Interior Lighting The brightness of the displays can be turned off manually by automatically adjusts based on moving the lever back to its original outdoor lighting. The instrument Instrument Panel position. panel illumination control will set the Illumination Control lowest level that the displays will If after signaling a turn or lane...
Page 178: Reading Lamps
Lighting Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps on the overhead console and the headliner. These lamps come on when any door is opened. To manually turn the reading lamps on or off: Rear Reading Lamps Press next to each reading lamp.
Page 179: Lighting Features
Lighting Lighting Features This feature can be changed. See Battery Power Protection Vehicle Locator Lights under The battery saver feature is Vehicle Personalization on Entry Lighting designed to protect the vehicle's page 5-52. battery. The headlamps, taillamps, back-up Exit Lighting lamps, license plate lamps, outside If some interior lamps are left on mirror lamps, exterior door handle...
Page 180: Introduction
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio Introduction players, phone, navigation system, Infotainment ....7-1 and voice or speech recognition.
Page 181 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 182: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the Dual Automatic Climate Control heating, cooling, and ventilation. System ..... . 8-1 Air Vents Air Vents .
Page 183 Climate Controls 6. Climate Control Selection Climate Control Status Screen (Application Tray Button) 7. Climate Power Gauge 8. Driver and Passenger Auto Heated Seats 9. Air Delivery Mode Controls Climate Control Touch Screen The fan, air delivery mode, driver and passenger temperatures, A/C mode, and SYNC settings can be controlled by pressing CLIMATE on Climate Touch Screen Controls...
Page 184 Climate Controls Climate Mode Operation When in MIN mode, the air or fuel economy will decrease less conditioning system may turn on than in MAX mode, but will result in There are three climate mode automatically if the high voltage moderate comfort.
Page 185 Climate Controls When the indicator light is on or English units can be changed to adjusted, the SYNC button is AUTO is displayed on the touch metric units through the instrument displayed when the temperatures screen, the system is in full cluster.
Page 186 Climate Controls Air Delivery Mode Control: Press Auto Defog: The climate control (Defrost): Press the button the CLIMATE touch screen button to system may have a sensor to to turn on or off. This clears the select climate control. Press the air automatically detect high humidity windshield of fog or frost more delivery mode touch screen button...
Page 187 Climate Controls is on, this feature will automatically Sensors Caution activate the heated seats at the level required by the vehicle's Do not try to clear frost or other interior temperature. The active material from the inside of the high, medium, low, or off heated front windshield and rear window seat level will be indicated by the with a razor blade or anything...
Page 188: Air Vents
Climate Controls Air Vents Operation Tips Clear away any ice, snow, Adjustable air vents are in the or leaves from air inlets at the center and on the side of the base of the windshield that could instrument panel. block the flow of air into the vehicle.
Page 189: Maintenance
Climate Controls Maintenance Service During service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper All vehicles have a label underhood equipment. Venting refrigerants Passenger Compartment that identifies the refrigerant used in directly to the atmosphere is harmful the vehicle. The refrigerant system Air Filter to the environment and may also should only be serviced by trained...
Page 190 Driving and Operating Driving and Starting and Operating Engine Exhaust New Vehicle Break-In ..9-16 Engine Exhaust ....9-27 Operating Power Button .
Page 191: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Driver Assistance Systems Fuel Driving Information Driver Assistance Fuel ......9-67 Systems ....9-47 California Fuel Driving for Better Energy Assistance Systems for...
Page 192: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Aggressive braking is indicated Drive Mode and PRNDL Selection application and provides a when the ring turns yellow or the controlled, efficient way to slow the Use Tour Mode when possible. leaf turns yellow and travels below vehicle down.
Page 193: Distracted Driving
Driving and Operating Use the auto heated seat feature Vehicle Charging/Maintenance Avoid unnecessary use of electrical instead of climate settings. Heating accessories. Power used for Charging the seat uses less energy than functions other than propelling the heating the vehicle interior. vehicle will reduce electric vehicle Keep the vehicle plugged in, even range.
Page 194: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Wait until the vehicle is parked To avoid distracted driving, always Defensive Driving to retrieve items that have fallen keep your eyes on the road, hands Defensive driving means always to the floor. on the wheel, and mind on the drive. expect the unexpected.
Page 195: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Braking still be some power brake assist but Warning it will be used when the brake is Braking action involves perception applied. Once the power assist is Drinking and then driving is very time and reaction time. Deciding to used up, it can take longer to stop dangerous.
Page 196: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Wait until the vehicle is out of If the steering assist is used for an Off-Road Recovery the curve before accelerating extended period of time, power gently into the straightaway. assist may be reduced. Steering in Emergencies Normal use of the power steering assist should return when the There are some situations when...
Page 197: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating 3. Turn the steering wheel to go If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help straight down the roadway. these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid. Ease your foot off the Loss of Control Driving on Wet Roads accelerator pedal and steer the way you want the vehicle to go.
Page 198: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating There is no hard and fast rule about Hill and Mountain Roads Warning (Continued) hydroplaning. The best advice is to Driving on steep hills or through slow down when the road is wet. Flowing or rushing water creates mountains is different than driving Other Rainy Weather Tips strong forces.
Page 199: Winter Driving
9-10 Driving and Operating Pay attention to special road See Traction Control/Electronic Warning signs (falling rocks area, winding Stability Control on page 9-33. roads, long grades, passing or The Antilock Brake System (ABS) Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) no-passing zones) and take improves vehicle stability during or with the vehicle turned off is appropriate action.
Page 200 Driving and Operating 9-11 Blizzard Conditions Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about vehicle unless there is help nearby. carbon monoxide, see Engine Clear away snow from around If possible, use the Roadside...
Page 201: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
9-12 Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits it Out Slowly and cautiously spin the It is very important to know how Turn the steering wheel left and wheels to free the vehicle when much weight the vehicle can right to clear the area around the stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
Page 202 Driving and Operating 9-13 (B-pillar). With the driver door Rating (GAWR) for the front and Warning (Continued) open, the label is attached rear axle; see Certification below the door lock post. The Label later in this section. vehicle handles. This could Tire and Loading Information cause loss of control and a Steps for Determining Correct...
Page 203 9-14 Driving and Operating there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
Page 204 Driving and Operating 9-15 seating positions. The combined cargo. Never exceed the GVWR weight of the driver, passengers, for the vehicle, or the Gross and cargo should never exceed Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the vehicle's capacity weight. either the front or rear axle. Spread out heavy loads equally Certification Label on both sides of the vehicle.
Page 205: Starting And Operating
9-16 Driving and Operating If you put things inside the Starting and Warning (Continued) vehicle like suitcases, tools, Operating packages, or anything else Never stack heavier they will go as fast as the things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In vehicle goes. If you have to stop inside the vehicle so that or turn quickly, or if there is a The vehicle does not require a...
Page 206 Driving and Operating 9-17 ON/RUN power mode. When the Service Only Mode STOPPING THE VEHICLE/OFF: To turn the vehicle off, press the vehicle is turned off, the POWER This power mode is available for POWER button with the vehicle button light will turn off. service and diagnostics, and to in P (Park).
Page 207: Starting And Stopping The Vehicle
9-18 Driving and Operating to N (Neutral), firmly apply the Starting and Stopping the Starting Procedure brakes and steer the vehicle to a Vehicle 1. Move the shift lever to P (Park) safe location. or N (Neutral). The propulsion The engine may start, if required, 3.
Page 208: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 9-19 Welcome, powering up, and Computers determine when the Retained Accessory powering down audio messages are engine needs to run. The engine Power (RAP) heard as well as displayed on the may start, if required, when the instrument cluster.
Page 209: Shifting Out Of Park
9-20 Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle with the If you have to leave the vehicle with If torque lock does occur, your the propulsion system on, be sure vehicle may need to be pushed Propulsion System On the vehicle is in P (Park) and the uphill by another vehicle to relieve parking brake is firmly set before the parking pawl pressure, so you...
Page 210: That Burn
Driving and Operating 9-21 electric drive unit to be locked in 5. Move the shift lever into the Electric Vehicle P (Park) until the propulsion system desired gear. Operating Modes has warmed sufficiently. If you still cannot move the shift The shift lock is always functional lever from P (Park), see your dealer System Operation...
Page 211: Extended Range Mode
9-22 Driving and Operating voltage battery. The vehicle can electric power extends the vehicle indicator lamp will turn on. See operate in this mode until the range. Operation will continue in Malfunction Indicator Lamp on battery has reached a low charge. ERM until the vehicle can be page 5-17.
Page 212 Driving and Operating 9-23 If in Sport, Mountain, or Hold Mode, Press the MODE switch again to the mode may become unavailable return to Tour Mode and it becomes and the vehicle will return to Tour active after three seconds. Mode.
Page 213: Out Of Fuel/Engine
9-24 Driving and Operating Mountain Mode will not change will be displayed on the battery mode transitions the vehicle to normal vehicle braking performance gauge, but will not be depleted until Extended Range Mode to maintain for steep downhill grades. See Hill it is required for uphill driving.
Page 214: Maintenance Modes
Driving and Operating 9-25 responsive acceleration. DIC will force the engine to run, even if messages indicate reduced there is a charge to power the propulsion power, that the engine is vehicle. When EMM is needed, the not available, and the need for fuel EMM Request screen appears on or service.
Page 215 9-26 Driving and Operating Fuel Maintenance Mode (FMM) When FMM is needed, the FMM If the FMM request was delayed for Request screen appears on the one day, FMM will start at the next FMM tracks average fuel age. Old center stack display at vehicle start.
Page 216: Engine Exhaust
Driving and Operating 9-27 Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle Warning (Continued) While Parked There are holes or openings Warning It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from propulsion system running. damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon If the vehicle is left with the modifications that are not monoxide (CO) which cannot be...
Page 217: Electric Drive Unit
9-28 Driving and Operating Electric Drive Unit shifting from P (Park) when the Warning vehicle is in ON/RUN. If you cannot The vehicle uses an electric shift out of P (Park), ease pressure It is dangerous to get out of the drive unit.
Page 218: Antilock Brake
Driving and Operating 9-29 N (Neutral): In this position, the L (Low): This position reduces Brakes propulsion system does not connect vehicle speed without using the with the wheels. brakes. You can use L (Low) on Antilock Brake hills. It can help control vehicle D (Drive): This position is for System (ABS) speed going down steep mountain...
Page 219: Electric Parking Brake
9-30 Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always Electric Parking Brake becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS computer senses that the wheels...
Page 220 Driving and Operating 9-31 The system has a red parking brake continuously, then the EPB is only normal, and is done to periodically status light and an amber parking partially applied or there is a check the correct operation of the brake warning light.
Page 221: Regenerative Braking
9-32 Driving and Operating The hydraulic disc brakes work with Regen on Demand Caution the regenerative braking to ensure effective braking, such as when a Driving with the parking brake on high braking demand is requested. can overheat the brake system The braking system is computer and cause premature wear or controlled and blends the...
Page 222: Ride Control Systems
Driving and Operating 9-33 Ride Control Systems If cruise control is being used and traction control or StabiliTrak begins to limit wheel spin, cruise control will Traction Control/ disengage. Cruise control may be Electronic Stability turned back on when road conditions allow.
Page 223 9-34 Driving and Operating Turning the Systems Off To turn off only TCS, press and comes on and stays on: and On release the button. The traction 1. Stop the vehicle. off light displays in the instrument 2. Turn the engine off and wait cluster.
Page 224: Driver Mode Control
Driving and Operating 9-35 To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on vehicle to enhance the ride conditions change. For additional performance for the road conditions information on these Modes, see again, press and release the and the selected mode. Driver Selected Operating Modes on button.
Page 225: Competitive Driving Mode
9-36 Driving and Operating Mountain Mode desired. Hold Mode will not change When the TCS/StabiliTrak button normal vehicle acceleration or is pressed again, TCS will be turned Use when driving in very hilly or braking performance. back on and the StabiliTrak OFF mountainous terrain.
Page 226: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating 9-37 ® Cruise Control If the StabiliTrak system begins to (On/Off): Press to turn the limit wheel spin while using cruise system on and off. A white cruise With cruise control, a speed of control, the cruise control control indicator appears in the about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can automatically disengages.
Page 227 9-38 Driving and Operating To increase vehicle speed in To decrease speed to the next Resuming a Set Speed larger increments, briefly press 5 km/h or 5 mph mark on the If the cruise control is set at a +RES up to the second detent. speedometer, press SET down to desired speed and then the brakes For each press, the vehicle...
Page 228: Adaptive Cruise Control
Driving and Operating 9-39 To decrease the vehicle speed in Using Cruise Control on Hills Erasing Speed Memory larger increments, briefly press How well cruise control will work on The cruise control set speed is SET down to the second hills depends upon the vehicle erased from memory if detent.
Page 229 9-40 Driving and Operating speed when the Traction Control Warning System (TCS) activates, the ACC may automatically disengage. See Adaptive Cruise Control will not Traction Control/Electronic Stability detect or brake for children, Control on page 9-33. When road pedestrians, animals, or other conditions allow ACC to be safely objects.
Page 230 Driving and Operating 9-41 To set ACC: Resuming a Set Speed (Cancel): Press to disengage ACC without erasing the selected If the ACC is set at a desired speed 1. Press speed. and then the brakes are applied, the 2. Get up to the desired speed. ACC is disengaged without erasing (Follow Distance Gap): Press the set speed from memory.
Page 231 9-42 Driving and Operating Press and hold +RES up until Reducing Speed While ACC is at a The speedometer reading can be the desired set speed appears Set Speed displayed in either English or metric on the display, then release it. units.
Page 232 Driving and Operating 9-43 faster the vehicle speed, the further When this condition occurs, six red If this symbol is not displaying, ACC back your vehicle will follow a lights will flash on the windshield will not respond to or brake to vehicle detected ahead.
Page 233 9-44 Driving and Operating No traffic or other objects are When the vehicle ahead drives Warning (Continued) being detected. away, press +RES or the accelerator pedal to resume ACC. There is a fault in the system. vehicle it has never detected If stopped for more than Regen on Demand is engaged.
Page 234 Driving and Operating 9-45 resume operation when the Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) accelerator pedal is not being pressed. holding the vehicle at a stop, ACC while driving on an entrance always be prepared to manually or exit ramp. Always be ready to Warning apply the brakes.
Page 235 9-46 Driving and Operating ACC may occasionally provide an Do Not Use ACC on Hills and alert and/or braking that is When Towing a Trailer considered unnecessary. It could respond to vehicles in different lanes, signs, guardrails, and other stationary objects when entering or exiting a curve.
Page 236: Driver Assistance Systems
Driving and Operating 9-47 Press Driver Assistance Warning (Continued) Press a Regen on Demand Systems paddle. Under many conditions, these This vehicle may have features that systems will not: Erasing Speed Memory work together to help avoid crashes Detect children, pedestrians, The cruise control set speed is or reduce crash damage while bicyclists, or animals.
Page 237: Assistance Systems For Parking Or Backing
9-48 Driving and Operating Audible or Safety Alert Seat When the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse), the RVC displays an Some driver assistance features image of the area behind the vehicle alert the driver of obstacles by in the center stack display. beeping.
Page 238 Driving and Operating 9-49 Displayed images may be farther or Front and Rear Park Assist (FRPA) Warning (Continued) closer than they appear. The area operates at speeds of less than displayed is limited and objects that 8 km/h (5 mph) and detects nearby speeds greater than 8 km/h are close to either corner of the objects within a zone 25 cm (10 in)
Page 239 9-50 Driving and Operating be heard from the rear, or both The parking assist symbols and Assistance Systems for sides of the Safety Alert Seat will guidance lines can be turned on or Driving pulse two times. When an object is off through the Settings menu on very close (<0.6 m (2 ft) in the the infotainment system.
Page 240 Driving and Operating 9-51 FCA detects vehicles within a FCA can be disabled with the FCA Warning distance of approximately 60 m steering wheel control, or if your (197 ft) and operates at speeds vehicle is equipped with Adaptive FCA does not provide a warning above 40 km/h (25 mph).
Page 241 9-52 Driving and Operating Collision Alert Tailgating Alert The Collision Alert control is on the steering wheel. Press to set the FCA timing to far, medium, near, or on some vehicles, off. The first button press shows the current setting on the DIC. Additional button presses will change this setting.
Page 242: System
Driving and Operating 9-53 Following Distance Indication front of the vehicle where radar continue to be applied as needed. sensors are located, may correct IBA will automatically disengage The following distance to a moving the issue. only when the brake pedal is vehicle you are following is released.
Page 243 9-54 Driving and Operating Automatic Braking may slow the Warning Warning (Continued) vehicle to a complete stop to try to avoid a potential crash. The vehicle ACP is an emergency crash Complete attention is always will only hold at a stop briefly. A firm preparation feature and is not required while driving, and you press of the accelerator pedal will...
Page 244: Side Blind Zone
Driving and Operating 9-55 Side Blind Zone zone starts at approximately the Warning (Continued) middle of the vehicle and goes back Alert (SBZA) 5 m (16 ft). check mirrors, glance over your If equipped, the Side Blind Zone How the System Works shoulder, and use the turn Alert system is a lane-changing aid signals.
Page 245: Lane Departure
9-56 Driving and Operating left- or right-side mirror display will SBZA may not always alert the When SBZA is disabled for any light up if a vehicle is detected in driver to vehicles in the side blind reason other than the driver turning that blind zone.
Page 246 Driving and Operating 9-57 Warning Warning (Continued) The LDW system does not steer marking. Always keep your the vehicle. The LDW system attention on the road and may not: maintain proper vehicle position within the lane, or vehicle Provide enough time to avoid When LDW is on, is green if damage, injury, or death could...
Page 247: Plug-In Charging
9-58 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Charging There are three ways to program how the vehicle is charged. See Seem to Work Properly Programmable Charging on Plug-In Charging The system may not detect lanes as page 5-29. well when there are: This section explains the process The charging system may run fans...
Page 248 Driving and Operating 9-59 In cold weather conditions, ice 4. Plug the charge cord into the 5. Plug in the vehicle plug of the may form around the charge port electrical outlet. See Electrical charge cord into the charge port door.
Page 249: Delayed Charging
9-60 Driving and Operating Delayed Charging Charging Status Override Feedback To temporarily override a delayed The vehicle has two ways of charge event, unplug the charge monitoring the charging status of cord from the charge port and then the high voltage battery. The plug it back in within five seconds.
Page 250 Driving and Operating 9-61 Short Flashing Green Vehicle Instrument Panel Charging If the vehicle is plugged in and is plugged in. Battery is fully vehicle power is on, the CSI will be Status Indicator (CSI) charged. on solid green. The same is true during a remote start if the vehicle is Solid Yellow Vehicle is plugged...
Page 251 9-62 Driving and Operating Charging Status Sound Action/Reason Indicator Solid Green One horn chirp Charging has begun. Long Flashing Green Two horn chirps Charging is delayed by Programmable Charging or, if the vehicle is equipped accordingly, by a total utility interruption via OnStar.
Page 252 Driving and Operating 9-63 Charging Status Sound Action/Reason Indicator None (After Green or None Charge cord connection should be checked. Yellow CSI Indication If connection is good, this may be due to a Observed) total utility interruption via OnStar and charging will begin later.
Page 253: Charge Cord
9-64 Driving and Operating Slow flashing - Battery is Electrical outlets may wear out Outside Rearview Mirror charging. Battery is nearly with normal usage or be (OSRVM) Charging Status complete. damaged over time, making Indicator them unsuitable for electric Off - Not charging. vehicle charging.
Page 254: Utility Interruption Of
Driving and Operating 9-65 Charge Cord Status Indicators Utility Interruption of Warning Charging See Charge Cord Status Indicators in the charge cord user guide. Improper use of portable electric For participating customers using vehicle charge cords may cause AC charging, this vehicle will Charge Level Selection a fire, electrical shock, or burns, respond to remote requests via...
Page 255: Electrical Requirements For Battery Charging
9-66 Driving and Operating IEC 62196-2 A pop-up will appear in the center Caution stack display during the key cycle IEC 62196-3 following any utility interruption. See ISO 15118 Do not use portable or stationary Charging Override/Interruption backup generating equipment to Pop-up under Programmable The following are the minimum charge the vehicle.
Page 256: Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-67 Fuel higher. If the octane is less than 91, other fuels containing more than damage to the engine may occur 15% ethanol must be used only in Use of the recommended fuel is an and may void the vehicle warranty. FlexFuel vehicles.
Page 257: California Fuel
9-68 Driving and Operating California Fuel Fuels in Foreign gasoline additive recommended by General Motors. It is available at Requirements Countries your dealer. If the vehicle is certified to meet If planning to drive in countries Filling the Tank California Emissions Standards, it is outside the U.S.
Page 258 Driving and Operating 9-69 The fuel system on this vehicle Warning (Continued) requires a refueling process to control evaporative emissions. To Keep children away from the refuel the vehicle: fuel pump and never let children pump fuel. Fuel can spray out if the fuel cap is opened too quickly.
Page 259: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-70 Driving and Operating Do not top off or overfill the tank and Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) wait a few seconds before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted Place the container on the emissions system. See surfaces as soon as possible. See ground.
Page 260: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 9-71 Trailer Towing Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the Add-Ons vehicle is not operating. General Towing When adding electrical equipment, it Information Add-On Electrical should only be connected using the Equipment accessory power outlets.
Page 261 9-72 Driving and Operating NOTES...
Page 262: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Overheating ..10-19 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Washer Fluid ....10-19 (Left Side) ....10-33 Brakes .
Page 263: General Information
10-2 Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality General Information cause cancer and birth defects or Grading ....10-57 other reproductive harm. Engine For service and parts needs, visit Wheel Alignment and Tire exhaust, many parts and systems, your dealer.
Page 264: Lifting The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-3 handling, emissions systems, Lifting the Vehicle aerodynamics, durability, and Lift the vehicle using a three-stage electronic systems like antilock front arm hoist with 3-inch adapters brakes, traction control, and stability only. A service jack can also control. These accessories or be used.
Page 265 10-4 Vehicle Care Lifting the Vehicle with a Warning Caution Service Jack Getting under a vehicle when it is Lifting the vehicle improperly can Warning lifted on a jack is dangerous. cause damage and result in If the vehicle slips off the jack, costly repairs not covered by the Lifting a vehicle can cause an you could be badly injured or...
Page 266: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle Care 10-5 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work Warning Never try to do your own service on high voltage battery components. You can be injured and the vehicle can be damaged if you try to do your own service When lifting the vehicle from the When lifting the vehicle from the work.
Page 267: Hood
10-6 Vehicle Care about how to service the vehicle Hood Warning (Continued) than this manual can. To order the To open the hood: proper service manual, see Service High voltage components are Publications Ordering Information 1. Turn the vehicle off before identified by labels.
Page 268 Vehicle Care 10-7 To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, check that all filler caps are properly installed. Then, lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. 2. Remove the hood prop from the slotted retainer in the hood and return it to its retainer above the radiator support.
Page 269 10-8 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview...
Page 270: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-9 1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and 8. Power Electronics Coolant Engine Oil Pressure Cap. See Engine Reservoir and Pressure Cap. To ensure proper engine Coolant on page 10-16. See Cooling System (Engine) on performance and long life, careful page 10-14 or Cooling System 2.
Page 271: Checking Engine Oil
10-10 Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it Caution with a clean paper towel or cloth, It is a good idea to check the engine then push it back in all the way. oil level at each fuel fill. In order to Do not add too much oil.
Page 272 Vehicle Care 10-11 Selecting the Right Engine Oil Engine Oil Additives/Engine Caution Oil Flushes Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil Failure to use the recommended Do not add anything to the oil. The specification and viscosity grade. recommended oils with the dexos engine oil can result in engine See Recommended Fluids and...
Page 273: Engine Oil Life System
10-12 Vehicle Care Used oil can be a threat to the necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE How to Reset the Engine Oil environment. If you change your OIL SOON message comes on. Life System own oil, be sure to drain all the oil Change the oil as soon as possible Reset the system whenever the from the filter before disposal.
Page 274: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care 10-13 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 4. Disconnect the electrical connector (3). See Engine Compartment Overview 5. Lift the retaining clips (1) from on page 10-8 for the location of the the engine air cleaner/filter engine air cleaner/filter. assembly. When to Inspect the Engine Air 6.
Page 275: Cooling System (Engine)
10-14 Vehicle Care 3. Reconnect the air duct and Cooling System (Engine) Warning (Continued) tighten the air duct clamp (2). 4. Reconnect the electrical cause injury. Keep hands, connector (3). clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Warning If the coolant inside the coolant Operating the engine with the air surge tank is boiling, do not do...
Page 276: Cooling System (High Voltage Battery)
Vehicle Care 10-15 system turns on the air conditioning The high voltage battery coolant Warning (Continued) compressor and cools the coolant reservoir is in the engine until the correct temperature is compartment. See Engine Do not run the vehicle if there is a reached.
Page 277: Electronics And Charger
10-16 Vehicle Care Cooling System (Power The coolant needs to be replaced at Check to see if coolant is visible in the appropriate interval. See the power electronics and charger Electronics and Charger Maintenance Schedule on modules coolant reservoir. If coolant Modules) page 11-2.
Page 278 Vehicle Care 10-17 Gives boiling protection up to What to Use Never dispose of engine coolant by 129°C (265°F), engine putting it in the trash, pouring it on temperature. the ground, or into sewers, streams, Warning or bodies of water. Have the coolant Protects against rust and changed by an authorized service Adding only plain water or some...
Page 279 10-18 Vehicle Care The coolant reservoir is located on Caution Warning (Continued) the passenger side of the engine compartment. See Engine This vehicle has a specific under pressure, and if you turn Compartment Overview on coolant fill procedure. Failure to the surge tank pressure page 10-8.
Page 280: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 10-19 The coolant surge tank pressure 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with Then check to see if the engine cap can be removed when the the proper mixture to the cold cooling fans are running. If the cooling system, including the surge fill line.
Page 281: Brakes
10-20 Vehicle Care Adding Washer Fluid Caution (Continued) Warning to freeze and damage the The brake wear warning sound washer fluid tank and other means that soon the brakes will parts of the washer system. not work well. That could lead to a crash.
Page 282: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-21 proper sequence to torque new, approved replacement parts. There are only two reasons why the specifications. See Capacities and If this is not done, the brakes might brake fluid level in the reservoir Specifications on page 12-2. not work properly.
Page 283 10-22 Vehicle Care After work is done on the brake Warning hydraulic system, make sure the level, with the vehicle running, is in If too much brake fluid is added, it the proper operating range (2) can spill on the engine and burn, between the MIN and MAX marks.
Page 284: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-23 Battery Only a trained service technician Caution with the proper knowledge and tools This vehicle has a high voltage should inspect, test, or replace the Using the wrong fluid can battery and a standard 12-volt high voltage battery. See your badly damage brake battery.
Page 285 10-24 Vehicle Care 12-Volt Battery Up to four weeks Warning The 12-volt battery is in the trunk, Plug in the high voltage battery under the center compartment charge cord if temperatures will Battery posts, terminals, and cover. Refer to the replacement exceed 35°C (95°F) and keep related accessories contain lead number shown on the original...
Page 286: Electric Drive Unit Shift Lock Control Function Check
Vehicle Care 10-25 Electric Drive Unit Shift more than five seconds to place Caution the vehicle in Service Only Lock Control Function Mode. See Power Button on The vehicle is equipped with an Check page 9-16. Without applying the AGM/VRLA 12-volt battery, which regular brake, try to move the can be damaged by using the shift lever out of P (Park) with...
Page 287: Wiper Blade Replacement
10-26 Vehicle Care Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Wiper Blade Replacement To replace the windshield wiper vehicle facing downhill. Keeping blade: Windshield wiper blades should be your foot on the regular brake, set 1. Pull the windshield wiper inspected for wear and cracking.
Page 288: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care 10-27 Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement License Plate Lamp Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10-28. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
Page 289: Replacement Bulbs
10-28 Vehicle Care 4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of Electrical System the bulb socket (1). 5. Push the replacement bulb High Voltage Devices and straight into the bulb socket and Wiring turn the bulb socket clockwise to install it into the lamp assembly. Warning 6.
Page 290: Electrical System
Vehicle Care 10-29 Electrical System borrowed. Choose some feature of If the overload is caused by an the vehicle that is not needed to use electrical problem and not snow or Overload and replace it as soon as possible. ice, be sure to get it fixed. The vehicle has fuses and circuit Headlamp Wiring Engine Compartment...
Page 291 10-30 Vehicle Care Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. Engine Compartment Fuse Block A fuse puller is in the engine Mini Amps Usage compartment fuse block. Fuses The vehicle may not be equipped Engine Control...
Page 292 Vehicle Care 10-31 Mini Amps Usage Mini Amps Usage Mini Amps Usage Fuses Fuses Fuses Ignition Coils/ Traction Power Vehicle Injectors Inverter Module Integration and Transmission Control Module Column Lock Control Module Battery Empty Battery Not Used Empty Engine Control Power Electronics Module Battery...
Page 293 10-32 Vehicle Care Mini Amps Usage Mini Amps Usage J-Case Amps Usage Fuses Fuses Fuses Right High-Beam 7.5A Run/Crank Fuel Antilock Brake Headlamp System Control System Module, Air Electronic Empty Conditioning Control Unit Empty Control Module, Empty On Board Empty AIR Pump Charger, Run/Crank...
Page 294: Block
Vehicle Care 10-33 cap. To access the fuses, insert a Mini Relays Usage Ultra Micro Usage plastic tool between the end panel Relays Powertrain and the instrument panel, and Empty carefully release the end cap Heated Mirrors retaining clips. When all clips are Empty Instrument Panel Fuse released, remove the panel.
Page 295 10-34 Vehicle Care Fuses Amps Usage Airbag (Sensing Diagnostic Module/ Passenger Sensing Module) Data Link Connector, Left (Primary) Column Lock OnStar A fuse puller is in the engine Fuses Amps Usage Body Control compartment fuse block. Module 1/Body Instrument Control Module The vehicle may not be equipped Cluster Electronics/...
Page 296: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Vehicle Care 10-35 The right instrument panel fuse Fuses Amps Usage Relays Usage block is on the right side end of the Relay Control/ Empty instrument panel, behind the end Washer Pump cap. To access the fuses, insert a Empty Relay Control/ plastic tool between the end panel Switch Indicator...
Page 297 10-36 Vehicle Care Fuses Amps Usage 7.5A Body Control Module 2/ Body Control Module Electronics/ Trunk Lamp/ Right Daytime Running Lamp/Shifter Lock/Switch Backlighting A fuse puller is in the engine Fuses Amps Usage Tilt/Telescope compartment fuse block. Motorized Column The vehicle may not be equipped Cup Holder with all of the fuses, relays, and 7.5A...
Page 298 Vehicle Care 10-37 Fuses Amps Usage Fuses Amps Usage Relays Usage Body Control Blower Motor Empty Module 7/Left Empty Glove Box Door Front Turn Empty Empty Signal/Right Rear Stop Empty Empty and Turn Glove Box Signal Lamp Diodes Usage Empty Empty DIODE Empty...
Page 299: Rear Compartment Fuse
10-38 Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Block There are two rear compartment fuse blocks, located on the left side of the trunk behind a cover. The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Amps Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Passive features shown.
Page 300 Vehicle Care 10-39 Fuses Amps Usage Fuses Amps Usage Relays Usage Horn Rear Defog Regulated Voltage (Upper Grid) Empty Control, Trunk Release Electric Current Sensor Parking Empty Brake Empty Fuel (Diurnal Rear Defog Valve and Empty (Upper Grid) Evap. Leak Empty Check Empty...
Page 301 10-40 Vehicle Care Fuses Amps Usage Driver Power Seat Passenger Power Seat Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Fuses Amps Usage Fuses Amps Usage Relays Usage Empty Mirror/ Window/Seat Empty Radio Switch Empty Pedestrian Passive Protection Empty Entry/Passive Start 2 Empty Memory Seat Heated Module...
Page 302: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care 10-41 Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Tires and a serious crash. See Worn or old tires can Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the tread Every new GM vehicle has page 9-12. is badly worn, high-quality tires made by a replace them.
Page 303: All-Season Tires
10-42 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tires of the All-Season Tires Winter Tires same size, load range, and This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not originally speed rating as the original all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter equipment tires.
Page 304: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Vehicle Care 10-43 Tire Sidewall Labeling (2) TPC Spec (Tire week of the year 2010 would Performance Criteria have a four-digit DOT date Useful information about a tire is Specification) Original of 0310. molded into its sidewall. The equipment tires designed to (4) Tire Identification Number examples show a typical GM's specific tire performance...
Page 305: Tire Designations
10-44 Vehicle Care resistance. For more information the tire size means a passenger (5) Rim Diameter Diameter of see Uniform Tire Quality vehicle tire engineered to the wheel in inches. Grading on page 10-57. standards set by the U.S. Tire (6) Service Description These and Rim Association.
Page 306 Vehicle Care 10-45 drive unit, power windows, before a tire has built up heat GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight power seats, and air from driving. See Tire Pressure Rating for the front axle. See conditioning. on page 10-47. Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-12.
Page 307 10-46 Vehicle Care Maximum Inflation Pressure Outward Facing Sidewall Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic The maximum air pressure to side of an asymmetrical tire that tire in which the ply cords that which a cold tire can be inflated. has a particular side that faces extend to the beads are laid at The maximum air pressure is outward when mounted on a...
Page 308: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-47 Treadwear Indicators Narrow Vehicle Capacity Weight Caution bands, sometimes called wear number of designated seating bars, that show across the tread positions multiplied by Neither tire underinflation nor of a tire when only 1.6 mm 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated overinflation is good.
Page 309: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-48 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading How to Check of the tire valve to release air. Information label on the vehicle Re-check the tire pressure with Use a good quality pocket-type indicates the original equipment the tire gauge. gauge to check the tire tires and the correct cold tire pressure.
Page 310: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 10-49 tire inflation pressure label, you not reached the level to trigger ensure that the replacement or should determine the proper tire illumination of the TPMS low tire alternate tires and wheels allow the inflation pressure for those tires.) pressure telltale.
Page 311 10-50 Vehicle Care pressure levels can be viewed. For The TPMS can warn about a low additional information and details tire pressure condition but it about the DIC operation and does not replace normal tire displays see Driver Information maintenance. See Tire Inspection Center (DIC) on page 5-38.
Page 312 Vehicle Care 10-51 Replacement tires or wheels do Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits not have a TPMS sensor. The not match the original equipment use a GM approved liquid tire malfunction light and DIC tires or wheels. Tires and wheels sealant. Using non-approved tire message should go off after the other than those recommended sealants could damage the TPMS...
Page 313 10-52 Vehicle Care should also be performed after The TPMS sensor matching The horn sounds twice to signal replacing a spare tire with a road process is: the receiver is in relearn mode tire containing the TPMS sensor. and the TIRE LEARNING 1.
Page 314: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 10-53 10. Proceed to the driver side rear Replace the tire if: Tire Rotation tire, and repeat Step 7. The The indicators at three or Tires should be rotated every horn sounds two times to more places around the tire 12 000 km (7,500 mi).
Page 315: When It Is Time For New
10-54 Vehicle Care Check that all wheel nuts are tire rotation to prevent corrosion properly tightened. See Wheel or rust build-up. Do not get Nut Torque under Capacities grease on the flat wheel and Specifications on mounting surface or on the page 12-2.
Page 316: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-55 Treadwear indicators are one way to Vehicle Storage replacement tires are needed, tell when it is time for new tires. GM strongly recommends Tires age when stored normally Treadwear indicators appear when buying tires with the same TPC mounted on a parked vehicle.
Page 317 10-56 Vehicle Care Braking and handling Warning Warning performance may be adversely affected if all the tires are not Tires could explode during Using bias-ply tires on the replaced at the same time. improper service. Attempting vehicle may cause the wheel If proper rotation and to mount or dismount a tire rim flanges to develop cracks...
Page 318: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-57 The Tire and Loading Treadwear 200 Traction AA Warning Information Label indicates the Temperature A original equipment tires on the If different sized wheels are used, The following information relates vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits there may not be an acceptable to the system developed by the on page 9-12, for the label level of performance and safety if...
Page 319 10-58 Vehicle Care must also conform to federal habits, service practices and Temperature safety requirements and differences in road The temperature grades are A additional General Motors Tire characteristics and climate. (the highest), B, and C, Performance Criteria (TPC) representing the tire's resistance Traction standards.
Page 320: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-59 overloaded. Excessive speed, Wheel Replacement Warning underinflation, or excessive Replace any wheel that is bent, loading, either separately or in Using the wrong replacement cracked, or badly rusted or combination, can cause heat wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel corroded.
Page 321: Tire Chains
10-60 Vehicle Care Tire Chains Warning Caution Warning Never use oil or grease on studs Improperly tightened wheel nuts or the threads of the wheel nuts. can lead to brake pulsation and Do not use tire chains. There is The wheel nuts might come loose rotor damage.
Page 322: If A Tire Goes Flat
Vehicle Care 10-61 If a Tire Goes Flat A rear blowout, particularly on a If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire curve, acts much like a skid and and wheel damage by driving slowly This vehicle has a tire sealant and may require the same correction as to a level place and stopping, well compressor kit.
Page 323: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
10-62 Vehicle Care Tire Sealant and If this vehicle has a tire sealant and Warning compressor kit, there may not be a Compressor Kit spare tire, tire changing equipment, Overinflating a tire could cause and on some vehicles there may not the tire to rupture and you or Warning be a place to store a tire.
Page 324 Vehicle Care 10-63 The kit includes: 1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air Replacement sealant canisters are or Air Only) available at your local dealer. See Removal and Installation of the 2. On/Off Button Sealant Canister following. 3. Pressure Gauge 4. Pressure Deflation Button There is only enough sealant to seal (If equipped) one tire.
Page 325 10-64 Vehicle Care heated environment for five minutes. 4. Remove the valve stem cap from This will help to inflate the tire the flat tire by turning it faster. counterclockwise. 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (6) If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly onto the tire valve stem.
Page 326 Vehicle Care 10-65 9. Press the on/off button (2) to reading. The compressor may The tire is not sealed and will turn the tire sealant and be turned on/off until the continue to leak air until the compressor kit on. correct pressure is reached.
Page 327 10-66 Vehicle Care 19. Stop at a safe location and 21. Dispose of the used sealant check the tire pressure. Refer canister (5) and sealant/air to Steps 1 11 under Using the hose (6) assembly at a local Tire Sealant and Compressor dealer or in accordance with Kit without Sealant to Inflate a local state codes and practices.
Page 328 Vehicle Care 10-67 If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 6. Plug the power plug (8) into the and wheel damage by driving slowly accessory power outlet in the to a level place. Turn on the hazard vehicle. Unplug all items from warning flashers.
Page 329 10-68 Vehicle Care 10. Inflate the tire to the 11. Press the on/off button (2) to recommended inflation turn the tire sealant and pressure using the pressure compressor kit off. gauge (3). The recommended Be careful while handling the inflation pressure can be found tire sealant and compressor kit on the Tire and Loading as it could be warm after...
Page 330: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 10-69 4. Replace with a new canister Jump Starting which is available from your Jump starting is connecting jumper dealer. cables between the two vehicles to 5. Push the new canister into enable vehicle starting. If the ELR or place.
Page 331 10-70 Vehicle Care and negative ( ) terminals on the Warning (Continued) Warning 12-volt battery in the rear cargo area. They contain electricity that can Electric fans can start up even burn. Follow the exact steps when the engine is not running provided or injuries could occur.
Page 332 Vehicle Care 10-71 under the load floor access Caution Caution cover in the rear cargo area. Open the access covers for the If the other vehicle does not have If any accessories are left on or positive (+) terminal (1) and the a 12-volt system with a negative plugged in during the jump negative ( ) terminal (2).
Page 333 10-72 Vehicle Care 3. Connect the black negative ( ) Disconnecting the Jumper Cables Caution jumper cable to the negative ( ) 1. Disconnect the black negative battery terminal of the other ( ) jumper cable from the ELR. If the jumper cables are vehicle battery.
Page 334 Vehicle Care 10-73 2. Park both vehicles close enough 3. Turn off both vehicles. Turn off so that the jumper cables can the radio, all lamps, and reach both vehicles' positive (+) accessories that are not needed and negative ( ) terminals. The in both vehicles.
Page 335 10-74 Vehicle Care 6. Check that the jumper cables do 3. Connect the black negative ( ) Caution not have loose or missing jumper cable to the negative ( ) insulation or a shock could result battery terminal of the ELR. Do If the jumper cables are and the vehicles could be not let the other end touch...
Page 336: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-75 2. Disconnect the black negative Towing the Vehicle 2. The front tires must be properly ( ) jumper cable from the ELR. inflated. If necessary, move a rear tire to the front to replace a 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) Caution flat or damaged tire.
Page 337 10-76 Vehicle Care 6. After the front tires are on the flatbed adjust the flatbed upward to provide additional clearance between the air dam, fascia, and flatbed. 7. When the fascia has enough clearance to clear the flatbed, lower the flatbed, and finish pulling the vehicle onto the flatbed.
Page 338: Recreational Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-77 If the vehicle is parked off the vehicle with all four wheels on the Caution shoulder of the road, at an angle ground. Dolly towing is towing the that it cannot be pulled onto a vehicle with two wheels on the When using tow straps to move flatbed, a hook/chain can be placed ground and two wheels up on a...
Page 339 10-78 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing The vehicle was not designed to be 2. Drive the front wheels onto the towed with all four wheels on the dolly. ground. If the vehicle must be 3. Put the shift lever in P (Park). towed, a dolly should be used.
Page 340: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-79 Dolly Towing from the Rear Appearance Care Caution (Continued) Exterior Care products can be obtained from your dealer. Follow all Locks manufacturer directions regarding correct product usage, necessary Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when safety precautions, and absolutely necessary, and have the appropriate disposal of any...
Page 341 10-80 Vehicle Care washed. This could cause damage melting agents, road oil and tar, tree Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the sap, bird droppings, chemicals from vehicle warranty. industrial chimneys, etc., can non-abrasive waxes and polishes damage the vehicle's finish if they If using an automatic car wash, that are made for a basecoat/ remain on painted surfaces.
Page 342 Vehicle Care 10-81 The bright metal moldings on the Front Air Deflector Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ vehicle are aluminum. To prevent Lenses, Emblems, Decals and damage always follow these Stripes cleaning instructions: Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Be sure the molding is cool to soft cloth, and a car washing soap the touch before applying any to clean exterior lamps, lenses,...
Page 343 10-82 Vehicle Care Aftermarket appearance caps or Windshield and Wiper Blades can be removed by rubbing with a covers while the lamps are clean cloth. See Recommended Clean the outside of the windshield illuminated, due to excessive Fluids and Lubricants on with glass cleaner.
Page 344 Vehicle Care 10-83 silicone grease on weatherstrips Caution Caution (Continued) with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick Chrome wheels and other chrome automatic car wash that uses or squeak. trim may be damaged if the silicone carbide tire cleaning Underbody Maintenance vehicle is not washed after driving...
Page 345: Interior Care
10-84 Vehicle Care Finish Damage Use a soft bristle brush to remove To prevent damage, do not clean dust from knobs and crevices on the the interior using the following Quickly repair minor chips and instrument cluster. Using a mild cleaners or techniques: scratches with touch-up materials soap solution, immediately remove...
Page 346 Vehicle Care 10-85 Interior Glass Coated Moldings To clean: 1. Saturate a clean lint-free To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Coated moldings should be cleaned. colorfast cloth with water. dampened with water. Wipe droplets When lightly soiled, wipe with a Microfiber cloth is recommended left behind with a clean dry cloth.
Page 347 10-86 Vehicle Care cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small Caution Caution (Continued) hidden area for colorfastness before using a commercial upholstery Do not attach a device with a may cause permanent damage. cleaner or spot lifter. If ring suction cup to the display. This Wipe excess moisture from these formation occurs, clean the entire may cause damage and would...
Page 348: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-87 Care of Safety Belts Use the following guidelines for Caution proper floor mat usage: Keep belts clean and dry. The original equipment floor Use of air fresheners may cause mats were designed for your permanent damage to plastics Warning vehicle.
Page 349 10-88 Vehicle Care Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock each retainer and remove. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place.
Page 350: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil Maintenance Your vehicle is an important changes and tire rotations and investment. This section describes additional maintenance items like the required maintenance for the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper vehicle.
Page 351: Maintenance Schedule
11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. Because of the way people use Maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or Schedule There may need to be more competitive driving. frequent checks and services. The Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services Additional Required Services - service.
Page 352 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Visually inspect windshield wiper Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required blades for wear, cracking, Services Every 12 000 km/ Every 24 months or when the or contamination. See Exterior 7,500 mi CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Care on page 10-79.
Page 353 11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect steering, Lubricate body components. See Visually inspect gas strut for suspension, and chassis Exterior Care on page 10-79. signs of wear, cracks, or other components for damaged, loose, damage. Check the hold open Check electric drive unit shift or missing parts or signs of ability of the strut.
Page 354 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 355 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Schedule Additional Required and hoses for proper hook-up, comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services - Normal routing, and condition. excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed.
Page 356 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 357: Services
11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (3) Or every four years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. Services Services - Severe (4) Or every five years, whichever (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. See Cooling System Severe Commercial Use comes first.
Page 358: And Care
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
Page 359 11-10 Service and Maintenance Instrument cluster lights may With a multi-point inspection, Tires come on to indicate that fluids your dealer can check the lamps Tires need to be properly inflated, may be low and need to be and note any concerns. rotated, and balanced.
Page 360 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Your dealer has the required Vehicle Care Wiper Blades equipment to ensure proper To help keep the vehicle looking like Wiper blades need to be cleaned wheel alignment. new, vehicle care products are and kept in good condition to Windshield available from your dealer.
Page 361: Lubricants, And Parts
11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10-9. ®...
Page 362: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood and Trunk Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481. Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Page 363: Maintenance Records
11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 364 Service and Maintenance 11-15 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 365 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 366: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 367: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge type and amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
Page 368 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Electric Drive Unit Spark Plug Gap 1.4L L4 Automatic 0.60 0.70 mm (0.024 0.027 in)
Page 369 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Page 370: Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Cadillac. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-14...
Page 371 Program using the toll-free (855 4 CAD ELR). In Canada, call dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at the Canadian Cadillac Customer sure you are completely satisfied the following address: Care Centre at 1-888-446-2000. with the new vehicle. However,...
Page 372: Customer Assistance
Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-888-446-2000 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: mediation/arbitration program.
Page 373: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
1-800-263-7854 (French) active recalls or search by Vehicle experience is a one-stop resource Roadside Service: 1-800-882-1112 Identification Number (VIN). See that allows interaction with Cadillac Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and keeps important vehicle-specific Overseas on page 12-1. information in one place.
Page 374: Roadside Service
Service is available 24 hours a day, (Canada) cadillacowner.ca permission from the owner is not 365 days a year. Take a trip to the Cadillac Owner covered. Centre: Calling for Service Roadside Service is not a part of the...
Page 375 It provides every sidewalls, or has a large Cadillac owner in the United States puncture, the tire is too severely Lock-Out Service: Service to with the advantage of contacting a damaged for the tire sealant and...
Page 376: Scheduling Service
Customer Information 13-7 Trip Interruption Benefits and Services Not Included in Scheduling Service Service: Pre-authorization, Roadside Service Appointments original detailed receipts, and a Impound towing caused by copy of the repair orders are When the vehicle requires warranty violation of any laws. required.
Page 377: Courtesy Transportation
13-8 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options and be supported by original receipts. See your dealer for Program Warranty service can generally be information. completed while you wait. However, To enhance your ownership if you are unable to do so, your Courtesy Rental Vehicle experience, we and our participating dealer may offer the following...
Page 378: Collision Damage Repair
Customer Information 13-9 Additional Program Collision Parts Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by Information Genuine GM Collision parts are new that warranty. parts made with the same materials All program options, such as shuttle Aftermarket collision parts are also and construction methods as the service, may not be available at available.
Page 379 13-10 Customer Information Driver license number. center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing technicians and comparable company may require you to have Owner name, address, and equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. Genuine GM Original Equipment Insuring the Vehicle Vehicle license plate number.
Page 380: Service Publications Ordering Information
Customer Information 13-11 If the vehicle is damaged from a aftermarket parts. Discuss this with Service Publications crash, flood, fire, or other event it the repair professional, and insist on Ordering Information may be necessary to have the Genuine GM parts. Remember, vehicle inspected.
Page 381: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)
13-12 Customer Information In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Or write to: personal information or link with any Owner Manual, and Warranty other GM system containing Helm, Incorporated Booklet. personal information. Attention: Customer Service RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 to 47911 Halyard Drive Radio Frequency $40.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Plymouth, MI 48170...
Page 382: Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects To The United States
Customer Information 13-13 Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot Reporting Safety Defects become involved in individual to the Canadian Defects problems between you, your Government dealer, or General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects If you live in Canada, and you To contact NHTSA, you may call to the United States believe that the vehicle has a safety the Vehicle Safety Hotline...
Page 383: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
For example, the understanding how a vehicle s Center vehicle uses computer modules to systems performed. The EDR is Cadillac Motor Car Division monitor and control engine and designed to record data related to P.O. Box 33169 electric drive unit performance, to...
Page 384: Onstar
Customer Information 13-15 These data can help provide a GM will not access this data or use of the vehicle and its features; better understanding of the share it with others except: with the and, in certain situations, the circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or, location and approximate GPS injuries occur.
Page 385 13-16 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 386 OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview existing public emergency service providers. OnStar may collect information about you and your vehicle, including location OnStar Overview information. See OnStar s Terms OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 and Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details OnStar Services...
Page 387: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar Receive On-Demand OnStar Services Press Diagnostics for a check of the Make a call, end a call, vehicle s key operating systems. Emergency or answer an incoming call. Receive Roadside Assistance. Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling With Automatic Crash Response, Manage WiFi Settings (if voice commands.
Page 388: Security
OnStar 14-3 Security 4. Follow the voice-guided 2. Say Repeat. System responds commands. with the last direction given, then OnStar provides services including responds with OnStar ready, Using Voice Commands Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote then a tone. During a Planned Route Ignition Block, and Roadside Get My Destination Assistance, if equipped.
Page 389: Connections
14-4 OnStar WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) pressure (if the vehicle is equipped Destination Download: Press with the tire pressure monitoring then request the Advisor to The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that system); or activate remote horn download directions to the provides a high-speed, wireless and lights.
Page 390 OnStar 14-5 OnStar Hands-Free Calling 4. Say Call. System responds: 3. Say the entire number without OK, dialing 911. pausing. System responds: This service allows calls to be made Please say the name tag. and received from the vehicle. Retrieve My Number 4.
Page 391: Vehicle Diagnostics
14-6 OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the electric drive Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, unit, antilock brakes, and major Press...
Page 392 OnStar 14-7 OnStar services cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on access to all of the OnStar services, the vehicle is in a place where page 13-12. except Virtual Advisor and OnStar OnStar has an agreement with a Turn-by-Turn Navigation. Services for People with wireless service provider for service OnStar Personal Identification...
Page 393 14-8 OnStar Potential Issues A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is OnStar cannot perform Remote Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected. Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Advisor may give a verbal route or Assistance after the vehicle has...
Page 394 OnStar 14-9 may unlawfully intercept or access above copyright notice and this or other dealings in this Software transmissions and private permission notice appear in all without prior written authorization of communications without consent. copies. the copyright holder. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED OnStar - software unzip: AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
Page 395 14-10 OnStar Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury, this list of conditions in thereof, including, but not limited Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, documentation and/or other to, different capitalizations), Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, materials provided with the Pocket UnZip, WiZ or Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, distribution.
Page 396 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Assistance Systems for What Makes an Airbag Driving ..... . . 9-50 Accessories and Inflate? ..... .3-23 Assistance Systems for Modifications .
Page 397 INDEX Brakes (cont'd) Carbon Monoxide Child Restraints (cont'd) Older Children ....3-32 Regenerative Braking ..9-32 Engine Exhaust ....9-27 System Messages .
Page 398 INDEX Convex Mirrors ....2-17 Driver Assistance Systems ..9-47 Coolant Driver Efficiency Gauge ..5-13 Damage Repair, Collision .
Page 399 INDEX Energy Efficiency Extended Range Mode ..9-22 Driving ....1-26, 9-2 Extender, Safety Belt ..3-17 Easy Entry Seat .
Page 400 INDEX Front Seats Headlamps Heated ......3-8 Aiming ..... . 10-27 Garage Door Opener .
Page 401 INDEX LED Lighting ....10-27 Lifting the Vehicle, Tires ..10-3 Immobilizer ....2-16 Labeling, Tire Sidewall .
Page 402 INDEX Lights (cont'd) Messages (cont'd) Ride Control System ..5-49 Low Fuel Warning ... .5-25 Maintenance Safety Belt Reminders ..5-14 Security .
Page 403 INDEX ® Monitor System, Tire OnStar Additional Parking or Backing Pressure ....10-48 Information ....14-6 Assistance Systems .
Page 404 INDEX Privacy Recreational Vehicle Ride Control Systems Vehicle Data Recording ..13-14 Towing ..... . 10-77 Messages .
Page 405 i-10 INDEX Safety Signal Service ......8-8 Specifications and Pedestrian ..... 5-3 Accessories and Capacities .
Page 406 INDEX i-11 Sun Visors ..... 2-21 Tires (cont'd) Traction Lifting the Vehicle ... . .10-3 Symbols .
Page 407 i-12 INDEX Visors ......2-21 Windshield Voltage Devices and Wiper/Washer ....5-3 Vehicle Wiring .

Cadillac ELR 2015 Owner's Manual

Keys, Doors, and

In Brief 1-1 in Brief

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks

Keys and Locks

Vehicle Security

Windows

3-1 Seats and

Head Restraints

Rear Seats

Airbag System

Instruments and Controls

Lighting 6-1 Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting

9-1 Driving and Operating Starting and Operating Engine Exhaust

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