Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ..... . 2 In Brief ......5 Keys, Doors, and Windows .
Page 3: Introduction
Keep this manual in the vehicle for vehicle body designs appearing in it can be found. quick reference. this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, Danger, Warning, and Canadian Vehicle Owners the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Caution SONIC are trademarks and/or Propriétaires Canadiens...
Page 4: Vehicle Symbol Chart
Introduction the text describing the operation or : Cruise Control Warning information relating to a specific : Do Not Puncture component, control, message, Warning indicates a hazard that gauge, or indicator. : Do Not Service could result in injury or death. : Shown when the owner : Engine Coolant Temperature manual has additional instructions...
Page 5 Introduction NOTES...
Page 6: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Vehicle Features Radio(s) ..... . . 18 Satellite Radio ....19 Portable Audio Devices .
Page 7: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 8 In Brief 1. Air Vents 0 178. 12. Shift Lever. See Automatic 22. Data Link Connector (DLC) Transmission 0 198 (If (Out of View). See Malfunction 2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 120. Equipped) or Manual Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Instrument Panel Illumination Transmission 0 200 (If Light) 0 100.
Page 9: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive Press and release to initiate vehicle locator. Information Press and hold for at least This section provides a brief three seconds to sound the panic overview about some of the alarm. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 10: Door Locks
In Brief Canceling a Remote Start Press the lock knob on the driver door to lock all doors and, To cancel a remote start, do one of if equipped, the liftgate. the following: To unlock the doors from inside the Press and hold until the vehicle:...
Page 11: Windows
In Brief To open the trunk from outside of Power Windows the vehicle: Press on the RKE transmitter to unlock all doors, then use the touch pad. Press and hold on the RKE transmitter. See Trunk (Sedan) 0 33 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 27.
Page 12: Seat Adjustment
In Brief Seat Adjustment Seat Height Adjuster Reclining Seatbacks Manual Seats If available, move the lever up or To recline a manual seatback: down to manually raise or lower 1. Lift the lever. To adjust a manual seat: the seat. If necessary, move the safety 1.
Page 13: Second Row Seats
In Brief To return the seatback to the upright See Head Restraints 0 43 and Seat Passenger Sensing position: Adjustment 0 45. System 1. Lift the lever fully without Safety Belts applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position.
Page 14: Mirror Adjustment
In Brief The passenger airbag status Power Outside Mirrors Interior Mirror indicator will be visible on the Hold the inside rearview mirror in instrument panel when the vehicle is the center to move it for a clearer started. See Passenger Airbag view behind your vehicle.
Page 15: Interior Lighting
In Brief 2. Move the steering wheel up, Exterior Lighting : When the button is returned to down, forward, and backward. the middle position, the lamps turn on automatically when a door is 3. Pull the lever up to lock the opened.
Page 16: Windshield Wiper/Washer
In Brief OFF : Use to turn the wipers off. : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps except the 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move headlamps. the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. : Turns the headlamps on together with the parking lamps and : Pull the windshield wiper...
Page 17: Transmission
In Brief 1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to M (Manual Mode). Climate Control System with Climate Control System with Heater and Air Conditioning Heater Only 1. Temperature Control 1. Temperature Control 2. Fan Control 2. Fan Control 2.
Page 18: Starting The Engine
In Brief Manual Transmission Reverse Lockout Starting the Engine Up-Shift Light The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. It assists in starting the engine and protects components. If the ignition key is turned to START and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will continue cranking for a few Vehicles equipped with a manual...
Page 19: Vehicle Features
In Brief Vehicle Features Storing a Favorite Station Radio Controls with Touchscreen Stations from all bands can be Radio(s) stored in any order in the favorite Audio Source Menu pages. (Volume): Press to Radio Controls without Up to six stations can be stored in increase or decrease the volume.
Page 20: Satellite Radio
In Brief ® SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide Bluetooth variety of programming and ® The Bluetooth system allows users commercial-free music, coast to with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile coast, and in digital-quality sound. phone to make and receive A fee is required to receive the hands-free calls using the vehicle SiriusXM service.
Page 21: Steering Wheel Controls
In Brief Steering Wheel Controls For vehicles with OnStar or Cruise Control Bluetooth systems, press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. : Press to select an audio source. Toggle up or down to select the next or previous favorite radio station, USB file, iPod/iPhone song or Bluetooth music.
Page 22: Driver Information
In Brief SET/ : Move the thumbwheel down Lane Departure : Turn the band to scroll briefly to set the speed and activate through the menu items. Warning (LDW) cruise control. If cruise control is 3. MENU: Press to display the already active, use to decrease If equipped, LDW may help avoid DIC menus.
Page 23: Power Outlets
In Brief Power Outlets Sunroof Open/Close : To open the sunroof, press and hold the rear of the The accessory power outlets can be switch. To close the sunroof, press used to plug in electrical equipment, and hold the front of the switch. such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Page 24: Performance And Maintenance
In Brief Performance and Vehicle Load Limits 0 187. The until the traction off light warning light will remain on until the Maintenance the StabiliTrak OFF light tire pressure is corrected. illuminate. The low tire pressure warning light Traction Control/ Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button may come on in cool weather when again to turn on both systems.
Page 25: Driving For Better Fuel
Be careful not to reset the oil life Canada: 1-800-268-6800 cruise control. display accidentally at any time As the owner of a new Chevrolet, Always follow posted speed other than when the oil has just you are automatically enrolled in the limits or drive more slowly when been changed.
Page 26: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....38 Windows Manual Mirrors ....38 Keys Power Mirrors .
Page 27 Keys, Doors, and Windows Warning (Continued) impacted, and airbags may not deploy. To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the ignition key, do not change the way the ignition key and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if equipped, are connected to the provided key rings.
Page 28: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry (Lock) : Press to lock all doors. The turn signal indicators may flash (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation and/or the horn may sound to See Radio Frequency Statement The RKE transmitter may work up to indicate locking.
Page 29 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming Transmitters to The security light will turn off (Remote Trunk Release) : once the key has been the Vehicle If equipped, press and hold to programmed. release the trunk. Only RKE transmitters programmed 4. Repeat Steps 1 3 if additional (Vehicle Locator/Panic to this vehicle will work.
Page 30: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Wait 10 minutes until the 2. Remove the battery cover by Laws in some local communities security light turns off. prying with a finger. may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws 4.
Page 31: Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows When the engine starts, the parking After this, the vehicle's ignition The oil pressure is low. lamps will turn on and remain on as switch must be turned to ON/RUN Two remote vehicle starts, or a long as the engine is running.
Page 32: Delayed Locking
Keys, Doors, and Windows Press on the Remote Press on the central locking Warning (Continued) Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. switch or on the driver door See Remote Keyless Entry switch. doors should be locked (RKE) System Operation 0 27. whenever the vehicle is Pull the door handle.
Page 33: Automatic Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows If a door is reopened before If equipped with a manual Safety Locks five seconds have elapsed, the five transmission the vehicle must be in The rear door safety locks prevent second timer will reset once all the Neutral with the parking brake set.
Page 34: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows To open a rear door when the safety Doors Warning (Continued) lock is on: 1. Unlock the door by activating Trunk (Sedan) highest setting. See the inside handle, by using the Climate Control Systems power door lock switch, or by in the Index.
Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows To open the trunk from outside of the vehicle: Press on the RKE transmitter to unlock all doors, then use the touch pad. Press and hold on the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 27. Emergency Trunk Release Handle To open the trunk from inside the...
Page 36: Liftgate (Hatchback)
Keys, Doors, and Windows Liftgate (Hatchback) Warning (Continued) Warning highest setting. See Climate Control Systems Exhaust gases can enter the in the Index. vehicle if it is driven with the If the vehicle is equipped liftgate, hatch/trunk open, or with with a power liftgate, disable any objects that pass through the the power liftgate function.
Page 37: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security Slow Flash : Alarm system is the lights will flash to indicate armed. pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not This vehicle has theft-deterrent started, or the door is not unlocked Arming the Alarm System features;...
Page 38: Immobilizer
Keys, Doors, and Windows Lock the vehicle after all The vehicle is automatically If the engine does not start and the occupants have left the vehicle immobilized when the key is security light stays on, there is a and all doors are closed. problem with the system.
Page 39: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Manual Mirrors Power Mirrors Convex Mirrors Warning A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right.
Page 40: Folding Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Folding Mirrors Interior Mirrors Windows Manual Folding Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Warning The vehicle has manual folding Hold the inside rearview mirror in mirrors. These mirrors can be folded Never leave a child, a helpless the center to move it for a clearer inward to prevent damage when adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, view behind your vehicle.
Page 41: Manual Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are The switches work when the vehicle Warning (Continued) designed to improve fuel economy is in ON/RUN or ACC/ performance. This may result in a ACCESSORY, or when Retained if caught in the path of a closing pulsing sound when either rear Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Page 42: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors, and Windows to the second position to close the 4. Continue holding the switch up Sun Visors window. The window will return to for approximately two seconds To block out glare, swing down the normal operation once the after the window is completely sun visors.
Page 43: Sunroof
Keys, Doors, and Windows Roof Open/Close : To open the sunroof, Dirt and debris may collect on the press and hold the rear of the sunroof seal or in the track. This switch. To close the sunroof, press could cause an issue with sunroof Sunroof and hold the front of the switch.
Page 44: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Where Are the Airbags? ..58 Head Restraints When Should an Airbag Restraints Inflate? ..... . . 59 Warning What Makes an Airbag Inflate? .
Page 45 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can top of the restraint is at the same be adjusted.
Page 46: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints To lower the head restraint, press Front Seats To adjust a manual seat: the button, located on the top of the 1. Pull up on the handle at the seatback, and push the head Seat Adjustment front of the seat. restraint down.
Page 47: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks To recline a manual seatback: Warning 1. Lift the lever. Warning Sitting in a reclined position when If necessary, move the safety the vehicle is in motion can be belt out of the way to access If either seatback is not locked, it dangerous.
Page 48: Front Seat Armrest
Seats and Restraints There is an armrest on the inboard side of the driver seat. To raise or lower the armrest, push up or pull down on the armrest. Heated Front Seats Warning If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns.
Page 49: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints be canceled when the ignition is Rear Seats To fold the seatback down: turned on. Press the heated seat controls to use the heated seats Folding the Seatback after the vehicle is started. Either side of the seatback can be The heated seat indicator lights do folded down for more cargo space.
Page 50 Seats and Restraints Raising the Seatback To raise a seatback: 1. Lift the seatback up and push it Warning rearward to lock it in place. Make sure the safety belt is in If either seatback is not locked, it the retainer hook and is not could move forward in a sudden twisted or caught in the stop or crash.
Page 51: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints Safety Belts When riding in a vehicle, you travel Warning (Continued) as fast as the vehicle does. If the This section of the manual vehicle stops suddenly, you keep passengers to ride in any area of describes how to use safety belts going until something stops you.
Page 52: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why It is very important for all occupants pelvic bones and you would be should I have to wear safety to buckle up. Statistics show that less likely to slide under the lap belts? unbelted people are hurt more often belt.
Page 53: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt The lap-shoulder belt may lock plate before it reaches the if you pull the belt across you buckle, tilt the latch plate to flat All seating positions in the vehicle very quickly. If this happens, let to unlock.
Page 54 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt Before a door is closed, be sure the height adjuster, move it to the belt is out of the way. If a door is height that is right for you. See slammed against a safety belt, Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster damage can occur to both the...
Page 55: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints belts during the early stages of a Comfort guides are available moderate to severe frontal, near through your dealer for the rear frontal, or rear crash if the threshold outboard seating positions. conditions for pretensioner Instructions are included with the activation are met.
Page 56: Safety Belt Extender
Seats and Restraints A pregnant woman should wear a belt. For more information, see the Warning lap-shoulder belt, and the lap instruction sheet that comes with portion should be worn as low as the extender. Do not bleach or dye safety belts. possible, below the rounding, It may severely weaken them.
Page 57: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 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 58 Seats and Restraints Warning Warning Warning You can be severely injured or Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, killed in a crash if you are not force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag when wearing your safety belt, even an eye, anyone who is up it inflates can be seriously injured...
Page 59: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 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 60: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints predict how severe a crash is likely Warning (Continued) to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the clear. Do not put anything occupants. The vehicle has between an occupant and an electronic sensors that help the airbag, and do not attach or put airbag system determine the anything on the steering wheel...
Page 61: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags are not intended to roof-rail airbags are designed to How Does an Airbag inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear inflate during a rollover or in a Restrain? impacts, or many side impacts. severe frontal impact. Roof-rail airbags are not designed to inflate in In moderate to severe frontal or In addition, the vehicle has...
Page 62: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
Seats and Restraints But airbags would not help in many prevent the driver from seeing out of The feature may also activate, types of collisions, primarily the windshield or being able to steer without airbag inflation, after an because the occupant's motion is the vehicle, nor does it prevent event that exceeds a predetermined not toward those airbags.
Page 63: Passenger Sensing System
Seats and Restraints Additional windshield breakage may Passenger Sensing OFF, or the symbol for on or off, will also occur from the front outboard be visible. See Passenger Airbag System passenger airbag. Status Indicator 0 99. The vehicle has a passenger Airbags are designed to inflate The passenger sensing system sensing system for the front...
Page 64 Seats and Restraints Never put a rear-facing child seat in The system determines that a Warning (Continued) the front. This is because the risk to small child is present in a the rear-facing child is so great, booster seat. inflate under some unusual if the airbag inflates.
Page 65 Seats and Restraints passenger sensing system has 5. If, after reinstalling the child Warning (Continued) allowed the airbags to be enabled, restraint and restarting the the on indicator will light and stay lit vehicle, the on indicator is still Light 0 99 for more information, as a reminder that the airbags are lit, turn the vehicle off.
Page 66 Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material Warning (Continued) from the seat, such as Adult-Size Occupant blankets, cushions, seat ride in the front outboard covers, seat heaters, or seat passenger seat, if the passenger massagers.
Page 67: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Seats and Restraints vehicle. See Adding Equipment to dealer and the service manual have from working properly. The the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 66 information about servicing the operation of the airbag system can for more information about vehicle and the airbag system. To also be affected by changing any modifications that can affect how purchase a service manual, see...
Page 68: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints interfere with the operation of the Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System passenger sensing system. This Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need could either prevent proper regularly scheduled maintenance or deployment of the passenger replacement.
Page 69: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Sit all the way back on the seat. Q: What is the proper way to Do the knees bend at the seat wear safety belts? edge? If yes, continue. If no, Older Children A: An older child should wear a return to the booster seat.
Page 70: Infants And Young Children
Seats and Restraints Warning Warning Never allow more than one child Never allow a child to wear the to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt with the shoulder belt safety belt cannot properly spread behind their back. A child can be the impact forces.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints Every time infants and young Warning children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by Children can be seriously injured appropriate child restraints. Neither or strangled if a shoulder belt is the vehicle's safety belt system nor wrapped around their neck.
Page 72 Seats and Restraints restraint will have a label saying Warning that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. A young child's hip bones are still The restraint manufacturer so small that the vehicle's regular instructions that come with the safety belt may not remain low on restraint state the weight and the hip bones, as it should.
Page 73: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 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 74: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints important, so if they are not Securing the Child Within the Warning (Continued) available, obtain a replacement Child Restraint copy from the manufacturer. restraint properly in the vehicle Keep in mind that an unsecured Warning using the vehicle safety belt or child restraint can move around in a LATCH system, following the A child can be seriously injured or...
Page 75: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Seats and Restraints child restraint prevents access to or Warning Warning (Continued) interferes with the routing of the safety belt. A child in a rear-facing child the front seat, always move the Wherever a child restraint is restraint can be seriously injured front passenger seat as far back installed, be sure to secure the child or killed if the front passenger...
Page 76 Seats and Restraints attachments. LATCH-compatible child restraint. A child restraint must Lower Anchors rear-facing and forward-facing child never be installed using only the top seats can be properly installed tether and anchor. using either the LATCH anchors or The LATCH anchorage system can the vehicle s safety belts.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints that have a (Lower Anchor) : Seating top tether are designed for use with positions with two lower anchors. or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be...
Page 78 Seats and Restraints the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position.
Page 79 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning Caution following the instructions that Children can be seriously injured Do not let the LATCH came with the child restraint and or strangled if a shoulder belt is attachments rub against the the instructions in this manual. wrapped around their neck.
Page 80 Seats and Restraints 1. Attach and tighten the lower 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. and you are using a single attachments to the lower tether, route the tether 2.2. Open the cover, anchors. If the child restraint over the seatback. if equipped, to access the does not have lower top tether anchors.
Page 81: Replacing Latch System Parts
Seats and Restraints If the position you are headrest or head restraint Warning (Continued) using has an adjustable and around the headrest headrest or head restraint or head restraint posts. see your dealer to have the and you are using a single 3.
Page 82 Seats and Restraints install the child restraint using If more than one child restraint Position the release button on LATCH. If a child restraint is secured needs to be installed in the rear the buckle so that the safety in the vehicle using a safety belt seat, be sure to read Where to Put belt could be quickly unbuckled and it uses a top tether, see Lower...
Page 83: Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
Seats and Restraints 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 84 Seats and Restraints When using the lap-shoulder belt to Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) secure the child restraint in this position, follow the instructions that This is because the back of the back as it will go. It is better to came with the child restraint and the rear-facing child restraint would secure the child restraint in a...
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the 6. To tighten the belt, push down belt if needed.
Page 86 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. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of...
Page 87: Storage
Storage Storage Storage Instrument Panel Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..86 Instrument Panel Storage ..86 Do not store heavy or sharp Glove Box ..... 86 objects in storage compartments.
Page 88: Additional Storage Features
Storage Luggage/Load To install the load compartment Additional Storage cover: Locations Features 1. Align the front sides of the load compartment cover into the Load Compartment Cargo Cover (Hatchback) slots on both sides at the front (Hatchback) of the load compartment. Warning 2.
Page 89 Storage To install the cargo cover: 1. Align the clips on the underside of the cargo cover over the pins on both sides of the cargo area and push down. 2. Reconnect both of the cords to the hooks at the top of the liftgate.
Page 90: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Malfunction Indicator Lamp Front Fog Lamp Light ..108 (Check Engine Light) ..100 Lamps On Reminder ..108 Controls Service Vehicle Soon Light .
Page 91: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Controls (Mute/End Call) : Press to decline an incoming call, to end speech recognition, or to end a Steering Wheel current call. Press to silence the Adjustment vehicle speakers while using the infotainment system. Press again to turn the sound on.
Page 92: Windshield Wiper/Washer
Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer If the ignition is put in OFF while the wipers are performing wipes due to windshield washing, the wipers continue to run until they reach the base of the windshield. (Windshield Washer) : Pull Hatchback Shown, Sedan Similar the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid INT (Intermittent Wipes) : Move...
Page 93: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Instruments and Controls Clear snow and ice from the wiper OFF : The rear wiper turns off when The windshield washer reservoir is blades before using them. If frozen the button is returned to the middle used for the windshield and the rear to the windshield, carefully loosen or position.
Page 94: Clock
Instruments and Controls will automatically determine when press the MENU/TUNE knob system. See Operation 0 132 for the GPS signal is restored and after adjusting the minutes information about how to use the provide a heading again. or year. menu system. To set the 12/24 hour format: Setting the 12/24 Hour Format Clock...
Page 95: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Setting the Time and Date Power Outlets Caution 1. Press , and then press The accessory power outlets can be Leaving electrical equipment used to plug in electrical equipment, settings. plugged in for an extended period such as a cell phone or MP3 player. 2.
Page 96: Indicators
Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Some warning lights come on briefly Caution when the engine is started to Gauges, and indicate they are working. When Hanging heavy equipment from one of the warning lights comes on Indicators the power outlet can cause and stays on while driving, or when damage not covered by the Warning lights and gauges can...
Page 97: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Manual Transmission Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 98: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls Speedometer Press the trip odometer reset stem Fuel Gauge on the cluster to switch between the The speedometer shows the odometer and trip odometer. vehicle's speed in either kilometers To reset the trip odometer to zero, per hour (km/h) or miles per press and hold the trip odometer hour (mph).
Page 99: Safety Belt Reminders
Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. When the vehicle is started, this When the vehicle is started, this It takes a little more or less fuel light flashes and a chime may come...
Page 100: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls Airbag Readiness Light Warning This light shows if there is an If the airbag readiness light stays electrical problem with the airbag on after the vehicle is started or system. The system check includes comes on while driving, it means the airbag sensor(s), passenger sensing system, the pretensioners the airbag system might not be...
Page 101: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls outboard passenger frontal airbag Charging System Light Malfunction Indicator and knee airbag are allowed to Lamp (Check Engine inflate. Light) If the word OFF or the off symbol is This light is part of the vehicle s lit on the passenger airbag status emission control on-board indicator, it means that the...
Page 102 Instruments and Controls If the light is flashing : A Poor fuel quality can cause Caution malfunction has been detected that inefficient engine operation and could damage the emission control poor driveability, which may go If the vehicle is driven continually system and increase vehicle away once the engine is warmed with this light on, the emission...
Page 103: Service Vehicle Soon Light
Instruments and Controls not used to perform an Emissions Service Vehicle Soon Brake System Warning Inspection/Maintenance test or to Light Light service the vehicle may affect vehicle operation See Add-On The vehicle brake system consists Electrical Equipment 0 217. See of two hydraulic circuits.
Page 104: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System The ABS warning light will come on briefly when the ignition is turned to (ABS) Warning Light ON/RUN. This is normal. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem.
Page 105: Power Steering Warning
Instruments and Controls Power Steering Warning If equipped, this light, located in the The red forward collision alert center of the instrument panel, comes on and flashes when a Light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle is being approached too vehicle.
Page 106: Stabilitrak Off Light
Instruments and Controls ® Traction Off Light StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light This light comes on briefly while This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, starting the engine. If it does not, The StabiliTrak or Traction Control have the vehicle serviced by your have the vehicle serviced by your...
Page 107: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant The engine coolant temperature Stop as soon as possible, and warning light comes on when the inflate the tires to the pressure value Temperature Warning engine has overheated. shown on the Tire and Loading Light Information label.
Page 108: Low Fuel Warning Light
Instruments and Controls Low Fuel Warning Light Immobilizer Light Caution (Continued) level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil. This light comes on for a few The immobilizer light should come seconds when the ignition is turned on briefly as the engine is started.
Page 109: High-Beam On Light
Instruments and Controls The reduced engine power light Daytime Running Lamps Lamps On Reminder should come on briefly as the (DRL) Indicator Light engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. This light, along with the malfunction indicator lamp, displays when a noticeable reduction in the vehicle's performance occurs.
Page 110: Door Ajar Light
Instruments and Controls Door Ajar Light Information Displays DIC Buttons Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system 1. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear problem is detected. See Vehicle This light comes on when a door is the menu item displayed.
Page 111 Instruments and Controls DIC Menu Items change the displays on the cluster remaining useful life. If 99 % is and DIC to the type of displayed, that means 99% of the Press MENU to view the DIC measurements you select. current oil life remains.
Page 112: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages 89 : Service Vehicle Soon Trip Computer DIC messages display when the Engine Oil Messages The trip computer is located in the status of the vehicle has changed Driver Information Center (DIC). and action may be needed to % CHANGE It provides the driver with driving correct the condition.
Page 113 Instruments and Controls To operate the trip computer, turn estimate is based on an average of band on the turn signal lever. the vehicle's fuel economy over recent driving history and the The following is a list of the trip amount of fuel remaining in the computer items fuel tank.
Page 114: Vehicle Personalization
Instruments and Controls This number is calculated based on Timer Vehicle the number of L/100 km (mpg) Personalization recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. This number Personalization Menu (Radio reflects only the approximate without Touchscreen) average fuel economy that the vehicle has right now, and will Use the audio system controls to change as driving conditions...
Page 115 Instruments and Controls Entering the Personalization Chime Volume Exit Lighting Menus This allows selection of the chime Select Off, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, 1. Press CONFIG to access the volume level. or 2 Minutes. Configuration Settings menu. Select Normal or High. Power Door Locks 2.
Page 116 Instruments and Controls Delayed Door Lock Select Lights and Horn, Lights Only, Use the audio system controls to Horn Only, or Off. access the personalization menus When on, this feature will delay the for customizing vehicle features. locking of the doors until Remote Door Unlock five seconds after the last door is The following are all possible...
Page 117 Instruments and Controls Touch Beep Sound Radio Settings Radio Tune Bar Max Startup Volume Select to display the radio station Select and the following may tune bar. display: System Version Select On or Off. Auto Volume ® DivX Radio Favorites Radio Text Press the menu item to select it.
Page 118 Instruments and Controls Bluetooth Settings Lighting Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear Select this feature to: Power Door Locks Select to set this feature on or off. When on, and the front wipers are Connect, disconnect, or delete a Lock, Unlock Settings on, the rear window wiper will turn device Rear Camera Option...
Page 119 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Locator Lights Delayed Door Lock Remote Lock Light & Horn Feedback This allows selection of how long When on, this feature will delay the the exterior lamps stay on when locking of the doors until Select to set what type of feedback leaving the vehicle and it is dark five seconds after the last door is is given when pressing...
Page 120 Instruments and Controls Guidelines Touch Beep Sound DIVX VIDEO-ON DEMAND: This DivX Certified device must be The RVC system has a guideline When on, a beep will be heard registered in order to play overlay that can help the driver align when pressing the screen.
Page 121: Lighting
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting AUTO (Automatic) : Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, together with the Exterior Lamp Controls following: Exterior Lighting Parking Lamps Exterior Lamp Controls ..120 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Taillamps Changer .
Page 122: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting Headlamp High/ Flash-to-Pass The DRL system makes the low-beam headlamps come on at a Low-Beam Changer To flash the high beams, pull the reduced brightness when the turn signal lever all the way toward following conditions are met: you. Then release it. The ignition is in the ON/ RUN mode.
Page 123: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting To turn the DRL lamps off or on The system may also turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers again, turn the exterior lamp control headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. and then release. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the DRL lamps Lights On with Wipers cannot be turned off.
Page 124: Turn And Lane-Change
Lighting Turn and Lane-Change may be burned out. Replace any (Fog Lamps) : Press to turn the burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not fog lamps on or off. An indicator Signals burned out, check the fuse. See light on the instrument cluster Fuses and Circuit Breakers 0 248 or comes on when the fog lamps Bulb Replacement 0 243.
Page 125: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps (Door) : When the button is returned to the middle position, the The courtesy lamps come on lamps turn on automatically when a Instrument Panel automatically when any door is door is opened. Illumination Control opened and the dome lamp is in the (On) : Press to turn on the dome door position.
Page 126: Lighting Features
Lighting Lighting Features dome lamp remain on for a set voltage move up or down. This is amount of time, then automatically normal. If there is a problem, an turn off. alert will be displayed. Entry Lighting The exterior lamps turn off The battery can be discharged at Some exterior lamps and interior immediately by turning the exterior...
Page 127: Battery Power Protection
Lighting Normally, these actions occur in Exterior Lighting Battery steps or levels, without being Saver noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, The exterior lamps turn off about this action may be noticeable to the 10 minutes after the ignition is driver.
Page 128: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Infotainment Bluetooth (Voice Introduction Recognition) ....153 System Hands-Free Phone ... 158 Infotainment Downloadable Applications Read the following pages to Smartphone Link...
Page 129: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Infotainment System The infotainment system has built-in Before driving: Theft-Deterrent Feature features intended to help avoid Become familiar with the The theft-deterrent feature works by distraction by disabling some operation, faceplate buttons, and learning a portion of the Vehicle functions when driving. These screen buttons.
Page 130: Overview (Am-Fm Radio)
Infotainment System Overview (AM-FM Radio) 1. FAV (Favorites) Radio: Opens the favorites list. /VOL (Power/Volume) Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. 3. Buttons 1 6 Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations. 4. AUX Port 3.5 mm (1/8 in) connection for external devices.
Page 131 Infotainment System 13. Push/MENU/TUNE (Phone/Mute) Radio: Manually selects Mutes the audio system. radio stations. 9. CLOCK © SEEK Opens the Clock menu. Radio: Seeks the previous 10. MEDIA station. Selects external audio ¨ 15. SEEK source. Radio: Seeks the next BACK station.
Page 132: Touchscreen)
Infotainment System Overview (Radio with Touchscreen) Home Page (Radio with Touchscreen) Touchscreen Buttons Touchscreen buttons show on the screen when available. When a function is unavailable, the button may gray out. When a function is selected, the button may highlight. Home Page Features (Volume) (Home Page)
Page 133: Operation
Infotainment System Turning the System On or Off Menu System telephone : Press to activate the phone features (if equipped). /VOL (Power/Volume) : Press to Controls See Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) turn the system on and off. The Push/MENU/TUNE knob, Push/ 0 153 or Bluetooth (Overview) 0 146 Automatic Switch-Off or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)
Page 134 Infotainment System Submenus Entering a Character Sequence BACK: Press to: Exit a menu. Return from a submenu screen to the previous menu screen. Delete the last character in a sequence. An arrow on the right-hand edge of 1. Turn the Push/MENU/TUNE the menu indicates that it has a knob to highlight the setting.
Page 135 Infotainment System Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer) 4. Select the number of available and Bass favorite pages. For vehicles with an equalizer: 5. Press the BACK button to go 1. Press the TONE button. back to the System 2.
Page 136 Infotainment System Radio Controls with System Settings To listen to a auto stored station: Touchscreen 1. Select AM or FM. Auto Volume The infotainment system is operated 2. Press the AS screen button. This feature automatically adjusts by using the pushbuttons, menus the radio volume to compensate for 3.
Page 137: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System Bass, Mid (Midrange), or Treble: Radio 1 6 : Press to select preset Press or + to change the stations. desired sound style from 12 AM-FM Radio RDS (Radio Data System) to +12. The radio may have RDS. The RDS Radio Controls without Fader or Balance: Adjust the feature is available for use only on...
Page 138 Infotainment System Selecting a Band Station Lists 3. Select the programming type. A list of stations that transmit 1. Turn the Push/MENU/ Press the RADIO/BAND button to programming of the selected TUNE knob. choose AM, FM, or SiriusXM, type displays. if equipped.
Page 139 Infotainment System Storing a Favorite Station Selecting an Auxiliary Device (Home Page) : Press to enter the Home Page. Stations from all bands can be stored in any order in the favorite RDS (Radio Data System) pages. The radio may have RDS. The RDS Up to six stations can be stored in feature is available for use only on each favorite page and the number...
Page 140 Infotainment System Hold and drag to the left or right of Station List Update Station List the radio station to automatically search for available radio stations. Manual Tuning Continue pressing TUNE manually change the radio station. Favorite List From the AM or FM menu, press From the AM or FM menu, press AM or FM station list on the update AM or FM station list on...
Page 141: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System Storing Stations Satellite Radio MENU/TUNE : Turn to go to the next XM channel. To store the station to a position in ® SiriusXM Satelite Radio the list, press the corresponding Storing a SiriusXM Channel Service button 1 5 until a beep is heard. Drivers are encouraged to set up SiriusXM is a satellite radio service 1.
Page 142: Radio Reception
Infotainment System 3. Press and hold one of the six Radio Reception FM Stereo numbered pushbuttons until a FM signals only reach about 16 to Frequency interference and static beep sounds. When the 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the can occur during normal radio pushbutton is pressed and radio has a built-in electronic circuit...
Page 143: Satellite Radio Antenna
Infotainment System charging the phone's battery, Multi-Band Antenna Audio Players or simply having the phone on. This The multi-band antenna is on the interference causes an increased USB Port roof of the vehicle. The antenna is level of static while listening to the used for the AM-FM radio, OnStar, radio.
Page 144 Infotainment System Radio with Touchscreen The USB port can play both lower To connect an iPod/iPhone, connect and upper case .mp3, .wma, .ogg, one end of the device s cable to the The infotainment system can play and .wav files stored on a USB iPod/iPhone and the other end to music or movies by connecting an storage device.
Page 145: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System If a non-readable device that Adjusting the Volume supports MTP is connected, then an Turn the /VOL knob to adjust the error message will appear and the volume of the infotainment system infotainment system will be after the volume level has been set automatically switched to the on the portable audio device.
Page 146: Bluetooth Audio
Infotainment System To play the music from the device, iPhone 5 cell phones have a display settings: Adjust the if the device is already connected: connector that no longer supports brightness and contrast of AUX connections to the radio. This the screen.
Page 147: Bluetooth (Overview)
Infotainment System When selecting Bluetooth audio, the Phone Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. radio may not be able to launch the The system may not work with audio player on the connected all cell phones. See Pairing in Bluetooth (Overview) device to start playing.
Page 148: Controls)
Infotainment System recognition are used to control the Infotainment System Controls Audio System system. The system can be used If equipped, the infotainment system When using the Bluetooth system, while in ON/RUN or ACC/ allows certain controls to be sound comes through the vehicle's ACCESSORY.
Page 149 Infotainment System Pairing Pairing only needs to be If the phone list is more than 1,000, completed once, unless the it may not download to the radio. A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone pairing information on the cell must be paired to the Bluetooth Pairing a Phone phone changes or the cell phone system and then connected to the...
Page 150 Infotainment System 5. Press Yes on the pop-up 6. Press Search Bluetooth Pairing a Phone screen of the Bluetooth device Device. When there is no paired device on and infotainment system. 7. Press the desired device to the infotainment system and the 6.
Page 151 Infotainment System successfully paired, the 2. Press settings. Connecting a Bluetooth Device telephone screen is displayed 3. Press connection settings. 1. Press on the infotainment system. 4. Press bluetooth settings. 2. Select settings. When the connection fails, a failure 5. Press pair device. message is displayed on the 3.
Page 152 Infotainment System 3. Press connection settings. From the cell phone or Bluetooth discontinued. Playing music from device, find the Bluetooth device the car is not possible when 4. Press bluetooth settings. type to set/connect the item as a there are no music files stored in 5.
Page 153 Infotainment System Playing Bluetooth Music Search Conditions that may occur when playing Bluetooth music: 1. Press Press and hold to fast It takes some time to transmit forward or rewind. data from the cell phone to the Playing a File Repeatedly infotainment system.
Page 154: Recognition)
Infotainment System The infotainment system outputs Pairing Information Pairing a Phone the audio from the cell phone or A Bluetooth phone with MP3 1. Press . The system Bluetooth device as it is capability can be paired to the responds Ready, followed by transmitted.
Page 155 Infotainment System responds with <Phone name> 2. Say Bluetooth. Storing and Deleting Phone has been successfully paired Numbers 3. Say Delete. The system asks after the pairing process is for which phone to delete. The system can store up to 30 complete.
Page 156 Infotainment System 2. Say Store. directions given by the system Using the List Command to save a name tag for this 3. Say the phone number or 1. Press . The system number. group of numbers you want to responds Ready, followed by store all at once with no Using the Delete Command a tone.
Page 157 Infotainment System 2. Say Dial or Call. Once connected, the person called To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say will be heard through the audio 3. Say the entire number without speakers. Verify at any time. pausing or say the name tag.
Page 158 Infotainment System Three-Way Calling Transferring a Call Voice Pass-Thru Three-way calling must be Audio can be transferred between Voice pass-thru allows access to the supported on the cell phone and the Bluetooth system and the cell voice recognition commands on the enabled by the wireless service phone.
Page 159: Hands-Free Phone
Infotainment System menu-driven phone system. Hands-Free Phone Use the buttons on the infotainment Account numbers can also be system and the steering wheel to General Information with stored for use. operate the Hands-Free Phone Touchscreen system. Sending a Number or Name Tag During a Call Vehicles with a Hands-Free Phone Steering Wheel Controls...
Page 160 Infotainment System Making a Call by Entering a Phone 2. Press again to switch back To decline the call, press Number to hands-free. the steering wheel controls or press Reject on the screen. Turning the Microphone On and Off Using the Phone Book Menu 1.
Page 161: Downloadable Applications
Infotainment System When the Bluetooth device and 4. Press (wxy) to select the fourth Downloadable infotainment system are character. Applications successfully paired, the phone book Making a Call from Call History will download. Some phones may 1. Press Call History on the Smartphone Link not download automatically.
Page 162 Infotainment System Stitcher SmartRadio is an Internet iPod/iPhone Error Messages and Connecting Application Error radio service that streams news, Solutions If the infotainment system fails to sports, and entertainment shows If the system fails to activate the activate the application on the through the audio system.
Page 163: (Pandora)
Infotainment System Switching Between a USB 3. Touch SETTINGS. to play the 4. Touch Connected Device and a application through the 4. Touch the desired application Bluetooth Device infotainment system. The icon to hide or display it on the smartphone link menu is When the iPhone is connected to smartphone link menu.
Page 164 Infotainment System 3. Activate the Pandora Pause Creating Stations by Searching application. by Artist or Track Press to pause. 1. Press MENU. The Pandora 4. Press Press to resume. menu is displayed. 5. Press smartphone link. 2. Press create station. Changing Tracks 3.
Page 165: Smartphone Link (Stitcher)
Infotainment System Tone Settings Android phone/BlackBerry Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down phone: Bluetooth wireless 1. Press MENU. The Pandora Rate tracks by using (thumbs up) technology. menu is displayed. (thumbs down). 3. Activate the Stitcher 2. Press tone settings. The tone application.
Page 166: Bluetooth Phone/Devices
Infotainment System Tone Settings Bluetooth Phone/ To display album title, track title, and artist information, the file 1. Press MENU. The Stitcher Devices should be compatible with the menu is displayed. ID3 Tag V1 and V2 formats. 2. Press tone settings. The tone Pictures and Movies Using USB Storage Devices and settings menu is displayed.
Page 167 Infotainment System The time it takes to process files USB storage devices can only supported, but will only display will depend on the USB storage be connected for playing music/ up to 2,500 files on the screen in device type and capacity, and movies, viewing photo files, alphabetical order.
Page 168: System
Infotainment System terminal, the music file will play, Play will start automatically after To stop the USB device and select but can t be controlled by the the system has finished reading another media source, press infotainment system. the USB device. Source , then select the other source.
Page 169 Infotainment System Incorrect information cannot be Radio Controls with Press and hold during modified or corrected on the Touchscreen in Operation playback to rewind or fast forward. infotainment system. 0 132. Release the button to resume playback at normal speed. The information for songs Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) expressed in special symbols or...
Page 170 Infotainment System movie files. Picture and movie files If a non-readable USB device is To remove the device, select are not available even if the audio connected, an error message another function, then remove the file in MTP device is played. displays and the system will device.
Page 171: System)
Infotainment System 1: Plays the current file Picture System Information displayed as repeatedly. Caution for Using Picture Files Using the iPod Menu ALL: Plays all files repeatedly. File size: Press MENU during playback. OFF: Returns to normal JPG: Within 64 to 5,000 pixels Press the appropriate playback.
Page 172 Infotainment System 2. Press the screen to cancel the 2. Press the appropriate menu: slide show during the slide picture file list: lists all show playback. picture files. Viewing a Previous or Next sort by title: shows pictures Picture in title order. Press from the picture sort by date: shows pictures...
Page 173: System)
Infotainment System Pictures and Movies wmv9: 3 Mbps 3. Press Source . (Movie System) divx 3: 3 Mbps 4. Press USB movie. divx 4/5/6: 4.8 Mbps The infotainment system can play Movie is not available while driving. movie files stored on a USB storage xvid: 4.5 Mbps Viewing a Slide Show device and devices that support...
Page 174 Infotainment System Returning to the Beginning of the 2. Press the appropriate menu: If there is only one subtitle Current Movie language, it can be set to On/Off. movie file list: lists all movie files. Audio Language Press after five seconds of the playback time.
Page 175: Agreements
Infotainment System ® ® Trademarks and DivX , DivX Certified Fees and Taxes: Subscription fee, associated logos are trademarks of taxes, one time activation fee, and License Agreements Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries other fees may apply. Subscription and are used under license. fee is consumer only.
Page 176 Infotainment System patent rights, copyrights, and trade FreeType 2 secrets of Digital Voice Portions of this software are Systems, Inc. ® copyright 2007-2012 The General Requirements: FreeType Project (www.freetype.org). All rights 1. A License Agreement from reserved. SiriusXM is required for any product that incorporates Libjpeg SiriusXM Technology and/or for...
Page 177: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control 7. Air Conditioning Systems Climate Control Systems These climate control systems control the heating, cooling, and Climate Control Systems ..176 ventilation for the vehicle. Air Vents Air Vents ..... 178 Maintenance Air Intake .
Page 178 Climate Controls fan control to 0 turns the fan off. The In defrost or defog mode, excessive Using these settings together for fan must be turned on to run the air air conditioning use can cause the long periods of time may cause the conditioning compressor.
Page 179: Air Vents
Climate Controls which helps to quickly cool the If equipped with heated outside Air Vents vehicle. The recirculation indicator rearview mirrors, they turn on with Use the air vents located in the will not be lit. the rear window defogger and help center and on the side of the to clear fog or frost from the surface To allow outside air to enter in these...
Page 180: Air Intake
Climate Controls Maintenance Air Intake Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air intake at the base of the windshield that can block the flow of air into the vehicle. Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and 1.
Page 181: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Parking ..... . . 196 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Parking over Things System ..... . 210 Operating That Burn .
Page 182: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Driving Information Become familiar with vehicle Refer to the Infotainment section for features before driving, such as more information on using that programming favorite radio system, including pairing and using Distracted Driving stations and adjusting climate a cell phone. control and seat settings.
Page 183: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Average driver reaction time is Steering Warning about three-quarters of a second. In Electric Power Steering that time, a vehicle moving at Drinking and then driving is very 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m The vehicle has electric power dangerous.
Page 184: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Curve Tips Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Take curves at a reasonable speed. Loss of Control Reduce speed before entering a Skidding curve. There are three types of skids that Maintain a reasonable steady correspond to the vehicle's three speed through the curve.
Page 185: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating The vehicle may straighten out. Always drive slower in these types Hydroplaning Be ready for a second skid if it of driving conditions and avoid Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water occurs. driving through large puddles and can build up under the vehicle's deep-standing or flowing water.
Page 186: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Warning Driving on steep hills or through Driving on Snow or Ice Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) mountains is different than driving Snow or ice between the tires and or with the ignition off is on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 187: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating clear roads in shaded areas. To save fuel, run the engine for Warning (Continued) The surface of a curve or an short periods to warm the vehicle overpass can remain icy when and then shut the engine off and carbon monoxide (CO), which the surrounding roads are clear.
Page 188: Vehicle Load Limits
Driving and Operating causes a rocking motion that could Warning Warning free the vehicle. If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries, it If the vehicle's tires spin at high Do not load the vehicle any might need to be towed out.
Page 189 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information equipment tires (3) and the Subtract the combined Label recommended cold tire inflation weight of the driver and pressures (4). For more passengers from XXX kg or information on tires and inflation XXX lbs. see Tires 0 254 and Tire The resulting figure equals Pressure 0 261.
Page 190 Driving and Operating your vehicle. Consult this Available Occupant and manual to determine how Cargo Weight = 317 kg this reduces the available (700 lbs). cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. This vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer. Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg...
Page 191: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers, Starting and Warning and cargo should never exceed Operating the vehicle's capacity weight. Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a Certification Label New Vehicle Break-In sudden stop or turn, or in a crash.
Page 192: Ignition Positions
Driving and Operating 0 (STOPPING THE ENGINE/LOCK/ 3. Come to a complete stop. Shift Caution (Continued) OFF) : When the vehicle is stopped, to P (Park) with an automatic turn the ignition switch to LOCK/ transmission, or Neutral with a breaking-in guideline every OFF to turn the engine off.
Page 193: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating start the vehicle if the battery is Caution (Continued) Caution allowed to drain for an extended period of time. key. Use the correct key, make Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the 3 (START) : This is the position that sure it is all the way in, and turn it vehicle is moving.
Page 194: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating Starting Procedure If the weather is below freezing (0 °C or 32 °F), let the engine 1. With your foot off the run for a few minutes to accelerator pedal, turn the warm up. ignition to START. When the 3.
Page 195: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating away from moving engine Warning Warning (Continued) parts. If you do not it could be damaged. Improper use of the heater cord it overheat and cause a fire, The length of time the heater should property damage, electric or an extension cord can damage remain plugged in depends on shock, and injury.
Page 196: Shifting Into Park
Driving and Operating continue to work for 10 minutes after Leaving the Vehicle with the parking brake is firmly set before the last input (button press, knob you leave it. After you have moved Engine Running (Automatic turn) to the radio is detected. the shift lever into P (Park), hold the Transmission) brake pedal down.
Page 197: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating If torque lock does occur, you may If the vehicle has an uncharged Parking need to have another vehicle push battery or a battery with low voltage, If the vehicle has a manual yours a little uphill to take some of try charging or jump starting the transmission, before getting out of the pressure from the parking pawl...
Page 198: Engine Exhaust
Driving and Operating 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 engine running. Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not monoxide (CO) which cannot be...
Page 199: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating Automatic R : Use this gear to back up. Warning (Continued) Transmission Caution Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running. If you have left Shifting to R (Reverse) while the the engine running, the vehicle vehicle is moving forward could can move suddenly.
Page 200: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating D : This position is for normal Warning driving. It provides the best fuel economy. If you need more power Shifting into a drive gear while the for passing, and you are: engine is running at high speed is Going less than 56 km/h dangerous.
Page 201: Manual Transmission
Driving and Operating climbing hills to stay in gear longer Manual Transmission Caution (Continued) or to downshift for more power or engine braking. shifting with the accelerator to The transmission will only allow you avoid revving the engine and to shift into gears appropriate for the damaging the clutch.
Page 202 Driving and Operating 2 (Second). Slowly let up on the lever, and shift into R (Reverse). Let Up-Shift Light clutch pedal as you press the up on the clutch pedal slowly while accelerator pedal. pressing the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator Caution pedal and press the brake pedal.
Page 203: Antilock Brake
Driving and Operating Brakes avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS computer senses the wheels are Do not pump the brakes. Just hold slowing down. If one of the wheels Antilock Brake the brake pedal down firmly and let is about to stop rolling, the computer ABS work.
Page 204: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating To set the parking brake, hold the conditions. This feature uses the forward or rearward, during vehicle brake pedal down and pull up on the stability system hydraulic brake drive off. After the driver completely parking brake lever. If the ignition is control module to supplement the stops and holds the vehicle in a on, the brake system warning light...
Page 205: Ride Control Systems
Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the intended path. Traction Control/ If cruise control is being used and Electronic Stability traction control or StabiliTrak begins Control to limit wheel spin, cruise control will The indicator light for both systems disengage.
Page 206 Driving and Operating The button for TCS and StabiliTrak To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, comes on and stays on: is on the center console. press and hold the button until 1. Stop the vehicle. the traction off light 2.
Page 207: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating Cruise Control See Traction Control/Electronic RES/+ (Resume/Accelerate) : If Stability Control 0 204. If a collision there is a set speed in memory, If the vehicle is equipped with cruise alert occurs when cruise control is move the thumbwheel up briefly to control, a speed of about 40 km/h activated, cruise control is resume to that speed or hold...
Page 208 Driving and Operating 3. Move the thumbwheel down to Move the thumbwheel up toward briefly. For each press, the SET/- and release it. RES/+ and hold it until the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower. desired speed is reached, then 4.
Page 209: Driver Assistance Systems
Driving and Operating accelerator pedal to maintain the Driver Assistance Warning (Continued) vehicle speed. When going Systems downhill, you might have to brake or vehicle before driving. Failure to shift to a lower gear to keep your use proper care may result in Rear Vision speed down.
Page 210 Driving and Operating 2. From the home page on the The camera is above the license infotainment system, select plate. Settings. The area displayed by the camera is 3. Select Rear Camera Options. limited. It does not display objects that are close to either corner or 4.
Page 211: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)
Driving and Operating Ice, snow, mud, or anything else FCA warnings will not occur unless Warning builds up on the camera lens. the FCA system detects a vehicle Clean the lens, rinse it with ahead. When a vehicle is detected, FCA is a warning system and water, and wipe it with a soft the vehicle ahead indicator will...
Page 212 Driving and Operating Tailgating Alert Alert features. The timing of both Warning (Continued) alerts will vary based on vehicle The red FCA display will stay speed. The faster the vehicle speed, continuously illuminated when you proper condition. Keep the the farther away the alert will occur. are following a detected vehicle windshield, headlamps, and FCA Consider traffic and weather...
Page 213: Lane Departure Warning (Ldw)
Driving and Operating Lane Departure How the System Works Warning (Continued) Warning (LDW) The LDW camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview not in proper condition; or if If equipped, LDW may help avoid mirror. the sun shines directly into crashes due to unintentional lane the camera.
Page 214: Fuel
Driving and Operating LDW alerts may occur due to tar Fuel When LDW is on, is green if marks, shadows, cracks in the road, LDW is available to warn of a lane Use of the recommended fuel is an temporary or construction lane departure.
Page 215: California Fuel
Driving and Operating octane rating below 87, as it may California Fuel Caution cause engine damage and will lower Requirements fuel economy. Do not use fuel containing If the vehicle is certified to meet Use of Seasonal Fuels methanol. It can corrode metal California Emissions Standards, it is parts in the fuel system and also Use summer and winter fuels in the...
Page 216: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Driving and Operating Fuels in Foreign Filling the Tank Warning (Continued) Countries Warning Fuel can spray out if the fuel If planning to drive in countries cap is opened too quickly. outside the U.S. or Canada, the Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn This spray can happen if the proper fuel might be hard to find.
Page 217: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating To remove the fuel cap, turn it diagnostic system can determine if Caution (Continued) slowly counterclockwise. The fuel the fuel cap has been left off or cap has a spring in it; if the cap is improperly installed. This would emissions system.
Page 218: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Conversions and Warning (Continued) Add-Ons General Towing Place the nozzle inside the fill opening of the container Information Add-On Electrical before dispensing fuel, and Equipment The vehicle is neither designed nor keep it in contact with the fill intended to tow a trailer.
Page 219 Driving and Operating Add-on equipment can drain the Caution vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating. Some electrical equipment can The vehicle has an airbag system. damage the vehicle or cause Before attempting to add anything components to not work and electrical to the vehicle, see would not be covered by the Servicing the Airbag-Equipped...
Page 220: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Battery - North America ..240 Engine Compartment Fuse Starter Switch Check ..240 Block ......249 Automatic Transmission Shift Instrument Panel Fuse Lock Control Function...
Page 221: General Information
Vehicle Care Tire Chains ....273 General Information harm. Engine exhaust, many parts If a Tire Goes Flat ... . 273 and systems, many fluids, and For service and parts needs, visit Tire Sealant and...
Page 222: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle Care airbags, braking, stability, ride and Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. handling, emissions systems, Before attempting to do your own aerodynamics, durability, and service work, see Servicing the Doing Your Own electronic systems like antilock Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 66. Service Work brakes, traction control, and stability Keep a record with all parts receipts...
Page 223: Hood
Vehicle Care Hood 3. Lift the hood and release the hood prop from its retainer, To open the hood: located in front of the engine compartment. Securely place the hood prop into the slot on the underside of the hood. To close the hood: 1.
Page 224: Overview
Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 1.4L L4 Engine...
Page 225 Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 230. 4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See 7. Battery - North America 0 240. Engine Oil 0 226. 2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See 8. Windshield Washer Fluid Engine Oil 0 226. 5. Engine Coolant Surge Tank Reservoir.
Page 226 Vehicle Care 1.8L L4 Engine...
Page 227: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 230. Engine Oil 2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See To ensure proper engine Engine Oil 0 226. performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. 3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of Following these simple, but View).
Page 228 Vehicle Care after engine shutoff will not the level. See Selecting the Right Add enough oil to put the level provide an accurate oil level Engine Oil in this section for an somewhere in the proper operating reading. range. Push the dipstick all the way explanation of what kind of oil to use.
Page 229: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care Engine Oil Additives/Engine trash or pouring it on the ground, Caution into sewers, or into streams or Oil Flushes bodies of water. Recycle it by taking Failure to use the recommended Do not add anything to the oil. The it to a place that collects used oil.
Page 230: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care might indicate that an oil change is useful life. If 99% is displayed, If the % CHANGE message in not necessary for up to a year. The that means that 99% of the the DIC comes back on when the engine oil and filter must be current oil life remains.
Page 231: Manual Transmission Fluid
Vehicle Care Manual Transmission indicated on the reservoir cap. See When to Inspect the Engine Air Engine Compartment Overview Cleaner/Filter Fluid 0 223 for reservoir location. For intervals on changing and It is not necessary to check the How to Check and Add Fluid inspecting the engine air cleaner/ manual transmission fluid level.
Page 232 Vehicle Care To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ Warning filter: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires.
Page 233: Cooling System
Vehicle Care Cooling System Warning The cooling system allows the Heater and radiator hoses, and engine to maintain the correct other engine parts, can be very working temperature. hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak.
Page 234: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care Engine Coolant Warning (Continued) Caution The cooling system in the vehicle is overheat warning. The engine If improper coolant mixture, filled with DEX-COOL engine could catch fire and you or others inhibitors, or additives are used in coolant. This coolant is designed to could be burned.
Page 235 Vehicle Care Checking Coolant How to Add Coolant to the Warning (Continued) Coolant Surge Tank The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant the cap when the cooling system, Caution level. including the surge tank pressure cap, is hot.
Page 236 Vehicle Care Caution In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core, and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and 1.4L Engine Shown, 1.8L Engine the proper coolant mixture. Similar 1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling Warning system, including the coolant...
Page 237: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care By this time, the coolant level Engine Overheating If Steam Is Coming from the inside the coolant surge tank Engine Compartment The vehicle has an indicator to warn may be lower. If the level is of the engine overheating. lower, add more of the proper Warning DEX-COOL coolant mixture to...
Page 238: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care If No Steam Is Coming from If the overheat warning no longer Adding Washer Fluid displays, the vehicle can be driven. the Engine Compartment Continue to drive the vehicle slowly If an engine overheat warning is for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe displayed but no steam can be seen vehicle distance from the vehicle in or heard, the problem may not be...
Page 239: Brakes
Vehicle Care heard all the time when the vehicle evenly tighten wheel nuts in the Caution (Continued) is moving, except when applying the proper sequence to torque brake pedal firmly. specifications. See Capacities and Do not mix water with Specifications 0 315. ready-to-use washer fluid.
Page 240: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care Brake Fluid Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid. Brake fluid absorbs water over time. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. Replace brake fluid at the specified If fluid is added when the linings are intervals to prevent increased worn, there will be too much fluid stopping distance.
Page 241: Battery - North America
Vehicle Care Battery - North America Vehicle Storage Starter Switch Check The original equipment battery is Warning Warning maintenance free. Do not remove the cap and do not add fluid. Batteries have acid that can burn When you are doing this Refer to the replacement number you and gas that can explode.
Page 242: Check
Vehicle Care For manual transmission 2. Apply the parking brake. Be On all vehicles, the ignition key vehicles, put the shift lever in ready to apply the regular should come out only in LOCK/OFF. Neutral, push the clutch pedal brake immediately if the vehicle Contact your dealer if service is down halfway, and try to start begins to move.
Page 243: Wiper Blade Replacement
Vehicle Care pressure from the regular brake Caution pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. Allowing the wiper arm to touch To check the P (Park) the windshield when no wiper mechanism's holding ability: blade is installed could damage With the engine running, shift to the windshield.
Page 244: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care 1. Pull the wiper arm a short Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement distance away from the Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement glass (1). should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs 2.
Page 245: Headlamps, Front Turn Signal And Parking Lamps
Vehicle Care Headlamps, Front Turn 2. For the driver side bulb, 7. Reconnect the wiring harness remove the windshield washer connector. Signal and Parking bottle filler neck by turning it 8. Install the headlamp bulb Lamps one-quarter turn access cover. counterclockwise and pulling it 9.
Page 246: Fog Lamps
Vehicle Care 2. Remove the parking/turn signal 5. Reconnect the electrical 5. Install the new bulb by turning lamp bulb socket from the connector. it clockwise into the assembly. headlamp assembly by turning 6. Reconnect the electrical Fog Lamps (RS) counterclockwise.
Page 247: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 3. Stop Lamp/Taillamp 4. Remove the bulb socket from License Plate Lamp the taillamp assembly by 4. Sidemarker Lamp turning it counterclockwise. To replace one of these bulbs: 5. Remove the bulb by pulling it 1. Open the trunk. straight out.
Page 248: Replacement Bulbs
Vehicle Care 3. Turn the bulb socket (1) Replacement Bulbs counterclockwise to remove it Bulb from the lamp assembly (3). Exterior Lamp Number 4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of Back-Up Lamp the bulb socket (1). Front Fog Lamp 5.
Page 249: Electrical System
Vehicle Care Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers An electrical overload may cause Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the Overload protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right away...
Page 250: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Vehicle Care Engine Compartment To access the fuses, press the clips The vehicle may not be equipped together, and lift the cover. To with all of the fuses, relays, and Fuse Block reinstall the cover, push the cover features shown. until it is secure.
Page 251 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Relays Usage Washer Transmission Control RLY 1 Front Wiper Control Module Relay Fuel Pump (1.8L) Horn RLY 2 Front Wiper Speed Engine Control Relay Module 5 Front Fog Lamps RLY 3 Rear Window Defogger Fuel System Control Left High Beam Relay...
Page 252 Vehicle Care LWE Engine Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Antilock Brake Engine Control System Valve Module 5 Sunroof Fuel System Control Module 2/ Outside Rearview Leveling Mirror Transmission AOS/ROS Control Module 1/ ABS Oil DC-DC Converter Regulated Voltage Engine Control Control Module 1 Rear Wiper...
Page 253: Block
Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Micro Usage Mini Relays Usage Relays Transmission RLY 11 Control Module RLY 1 Front Wiper RLY 15 Cooling Fan K1 Control Horn RLY 3 Front Wiper Speed * = If equipped Front Fog Lamps Left High Beam Instrument Panel Fuse HC-Micro Usage...
Page 254 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage DLIS Instrument Cluster Data Link OnStar Connector Rear Parking Airbag Assist Liftgate Rain Sensing Wiper Spare Audio Body Control Module 8 Trailer Body Control VLBS/FCA/LDW Module 7 CHEVYSTAR Body Control Heating, Module 6 Ventilation, Air Body Control Conditioning Module 5...
Page 255: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Number Usage Warning (Continued) Trailer Run/Crank Tires Underinflated tires pose Clock Spring the same danger as Every new GM vehicle has overloaded tires. The Heating, high-quality tires made by a Ventilation, and Air resulting crash could leading tire manufacturer.
Page 256: All-Season Tires
Vehicle Care and weather conditions. Original for details regarding winter tire Warning (Continued) equipment tires designed to GM's availability and proper tire selection. specific tire performance criteria Also, see Buying New Tires 0 268. Replace any tires that have a TPC specification code With winter tires, there may be have been damaged by molded onto the sidewall.
Page 257: Summer Tires
Vehicle Care Summer Tires Caution (Continued) This vehicle may come with high use. If the tires have been performance summer tires. These subjected to 7 °C (20 °F) or less, tires have a special tread and let them warm up in a heated compound that are optimized for maximum dry and wet road space to at least 5 °C (40 °F) for...
Page 258 Vehicle Care GM's TPC specifications meet or manufacturer and plant code, exceed all federal safety tire size, and date the tire was guidelines. manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the (3) DOT (Department of tire, although only one side may Transportation) have the date of manufacture.
Page 259: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care (3) Tire Identification Number construction type, and service (TIN) The letters and numbers description. The letter T as the following the DOT (Department first character in the tire size of Transportation) code are the means the tire is for temporary Tire Identification Number (TIN).
Page 260: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care (4) Construction Code A letter the tire. Air pressure is Cold Tire Pressure code is used to indicate the type expressed in kPa (kilopascal) amount of air pressure in a tire, of ply construction in the tire. or psi (pounds per square inch). measured in kPa (kilopascal) The letter R means radial ply or psi (pounds per square inch)
Page 261 Vehicle Care GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure contains a whitewall, bears Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits The maximum air pressure to white lettering, or bears 0 187. which a cold tire can be inflated. manufacturer, brand, and/or The maximum air pressure is model name molding that is GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight...
Page 262: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care Sidewall The portion of a tire determined by tire Tire Pressure between the tread and the bead. manufacturers using Tires need the correct amount of government testing procedures. Speed Rating air pressure to operate The ratings are molded into the alphanumeric code assigned to effectively.
Page 263: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care When to Check further adjustment is necessary. Caution (Continued) If the inflation pressure is low, Check the tires once a month or add air until the recommended Poor handling. more. Do not forget the compact pressure is reached. If the spare, if the vehicle has one.
Page 264: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care Each tire, including the spare (if tread life, and may affect the of reasons, including the installation provided), should be checked vehicle's handling and stopping of replacement or alternate tires or monthly when cold and inflated to wheels on the vehicle that prevent ability.
Page 265 Vehicle Care the tires and transmit the tire could be an early indicator that the Caution (Continued) pressure readings to a receiver air pressure is getting low and must located in the vehicle. be inflated to the proper pressure. the GM approved tire sealant A Tire and Loading Information label available through your dealer or shows the size of the original...
Page 266 Vehicle Care One of the road tires has been Replacement tires or wheels do should go off at the next ignition replaced with the spare tire. The not match the original equipment cycle. The sensors are matched to spare tire does not have a tires or wheels.
Page 267: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 3. Press the MENU button to 10. Proceed to the passenger side Replace the tire if: display the menu items in the rear tire, and repeat the The indicators at three or Driver Information procedure in Step 8. more places around the tire Center (DIC).
Page 268: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care Tires are rotated to achieve a Use this rotation pattern when Warning (Continued) more uniform wear for all tires. rotating the tires. The first rotation is the most off and cause an accident. When Do not include the compact important.
Page 269: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care tire manufacture date is the last four Buying New Tires digits of the DOT Tire Identification GM has developed and matched Number (TIN) which is molded into specific tires for the vehicle. The one side of the tire sidewall. The original equipment tires installed first two digits represent the week (01 52) and the last two digits, the...
Page 270 Vehicle Care will be followed by MS for mud tires maximum speed capability Warning and snow. See Tire Sidewall when using winter tires with a Labeling 0 256. lower speed rating. Using bias-ply tires on the vehicle may cause the wheel GM recommends replacing worn Warning rim flanges to develop cracks...
Page 271: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading most passenger car tires. The Warning (Continued) Information label indicates the Uniform Tire Quality Grading original equipment tires on the (UTQG) system does not apply tires not recommended for those vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits to deep tread, winter tires, wheels are selected.
Page 272 Vehicle Care Treadwear 200 Traction AA Traction laboratory test wheel. Sustained Temperature A high temperature can cause the The traction grades, from material of the tire to degenerate All Passenger Car Tires Must highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and reduce tire life, and Conform to Federal Safety and C.
Page 273: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care Wheel Alignment and Tire Some aluminum wheels can be Caution repaired. See your dealer if any of Balance these conditions exist. The wrong wheel can also cause The tires and wheels were aligned Your dealer will know the kind of problems with bearing life, brake and balanced at the factory to wheel that is needed.
Page 274: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat Warning It is unusual for a tire to blow out Warning Driving on a flat tire will cause while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire. are maintained properly. See Tires Do not use tire chains.
Page 275 Vehicle Care When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement be badly injured or killed if the 2. Put an automatic of wheel blocks (1), if equipped. transmission in P (Park) or a vehicle slips off the jack.
Page 276: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care Tire Sealant and the tread area of the tire. It can also Warning (Continued) be used to inflate an Compressor Kit underinflated tire. recommended pressure. Do not If the tire has been separated from exceed the recommended Warning the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, pressure.
Page 277 Vehicle Care 2. Sealant/Air Hose Check the tire sealant expiration Do not remove any objects that date on the tire sealant canister. have penetrated the tire. 3. Base of Sealant Canister The tire sealant canister (4) should 4. Tire Sealant Canister 1.
Page 278 Vehicle Care 9. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor. 10. Press the on/off button (5) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on. The compressor will inject sealant and air into the tire. The pressure gauge (8) will initially show a high pressure while the compressor pushes...
Page 279 Vehicle Care is on. Turn the compressor off Therefore, Steps 13 21 must 19. Return the air only hose (10) to get an accurate pressure be done immediately after and power plug (9) back to reading. The compressor may Step 12. their original storage location.
Page 280 Vehicle Care Tire Sealant and Compressor 27. After temporarily sealing a tire 4. Tire Sealant Canister Kit without Sealant to Inflate a using the tire sealant and 5. On/Off Button Tire (Not Punctured). compressor kit, take the 6. Slot on Top of Compressor vehicle to an authorized dealer 7.
Page 281 Vehicle Care 1. Remove the compressor from If the vehicle only has a reading. The compressor may its storage location. See cigarette lighter, use the be turned on/off until the Storing the Tire Sealant and cigarette lighter. correct pressure is reached. Compressor Kit 0 281.
Page 282: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 12. Turn the air only hose (10) Tire Changing counterclockwise to remove it Removing the Spare Tire and from the tire valve stem. Tools 13. Replace the tire valve stem cap. The compact spare tire and tools are located in the storage 14.
Page 283 Vehicle Care To access the spare tire and tools: Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Open the trunk or liftgate. See Trunk (Sedan) 0 33 or Liftgate 1. Do a safety check before (Hatchback) 0 35. proceeding.
Page 284 Vehicle Care 4. Place the jack at the position 8. Turn the wheel nuts Warning (Continued) marked with a half circle. counterclockwise to remove them. you could be badly injured or 9. Remove the flat tire. killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by Warning a jack.
Page 285 Vehicle Care 13. Lower the vehicle by turning Caution the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the Improperly tightened wheel nuts jack completely. can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive Warning brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper Wheel nuts that are improperly or sequence and to the proper incorrectly tightened can cause...
Page 286 Vehicle Care 3. Place the flat tire, lying flat, in Caution the rear storage compartment. If the vehicle is a sedan the flat Wheel covers will not fit on the tire should be against the back vehicle's compact spare. If you try of the rear seats.
Page 287: Compact Spare Tire
Vehicle Care Storing the Compact Spare Tire Stop as soon as possible and check Caution (Continued) and Tools that the spare tire is correctly inflated after being installed on the Reverse the instructions for spare can get caught on the rails vehicle.
Page 288: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care Jump Starting Warning Jump Starting - North Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: America They contain acid that can For more information about the burn you. vehicle battery, see Battery - North America 0 240. They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
Page 289 Vehicle Care The positive jump start connection Caution Warning for the discharged battery is under a trim cover. Open the cover to If any accessories are left on or Using a match near a battery can expose the terminal. plugged in during the jump cause battery gas to explode.
Page 290: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 6. Connect the other end of the Towing the Vehicle Caution red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the good If the jumper cables are Caution battery. connected or removed in the 7. Connect one end of the black Incorrectly towing a disabled wrong order, electrical shorting negative ( ) cable to the...
Page 291: Recreational Vehicle
Vehicle Care Recreational Vehicle Is the proper towing equipment Dinghy Towing RS Model with going to be used? See your Automatic Transmission Towing dealer or trailering professional Recreational vehicle towing means for additional advice and equipment recommendations. towing the vehicle behind another vehicle, such as a motor home.
Page 292 Vehicle Care The vehicle was not designed to be To dinghy tow the vehicle from the Caution towed with all four wheels on the front with all four wheels on the ground. If the vehicle must be ground: If 105 km/h (65 mph) is exceeded towed, a dolly should be used.
Page 293: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care Dolly Towing from the Front 5. Clamp the steering wheel in a Appearance Care straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for Exterior Care towing. Locks 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. Locks are lubricated at the factory. 7.
Page 294 Vehicle Care If using an automatic car wash, the vehicle as soon as possible. Caution (Continued) follow the car wash instructions. The If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for windshield wiper and rear window your dealer. Follow all wiper, if equipped, must be off.
Page 295 Vehicle Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Do not use cleaners that are not Solvents, alcohols, fuels, Moldings intended for automotive use. or other harsh cleaners. Use a nonabrasive wax on the Ice scrapers or other hard items. Caution vehicle after washing to protect Aftermarket appearance caps or and extend the molding finish.
Page 296 Vehicle Care Air Intakes may require more frequent Caution application. Black marks from Clear debris from the air intakes, rubber material on painted surfaces between the hood and windshield Chrome wheels and other chrome can be removed by rubbing with a when washing the vehicle.
Page 297 Vehicle Care Inspect power steering for proper fluid will decrease the life of the Caution (Continued) hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, transfer case and/or axles and chafing, etc. should be replaced. brushes. Damage could occur Visually check constant velocity joint Sheet Metal Damage and the repairs would not be boots and axle seals for leaks.
Page 298: Interior Care
Vehicle Care dark spots etched into the paint Before using cleaners, read and Do not use solvents or cleaners surface. See Finish Care follow all safety instructions on the containing solvents. previously in this section. label. While cleaning the interior, Interior Glass open the doors and windows to get Interior Care...
Page 299 Vehicle Care Coated Moldings 2. Remove excess moisture by Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces gently wringing until water does and Vehicle Information and Coated moldings should be cleaned. not drip from the cleaning cloth. Radio Displays When lightly soiled, wipe with a 3.
Page 300 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel, Leather, Cargo Cover and Caution (Continued) Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Convenience Net Low Gloss Paint Surfaces, and the appearance and feel of Wash with warm water and mild Natural Open Pore Wood leather or soft trim, and are not detergent.
Page 301: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care Floor Mats Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is not equipped with a floor mat retainer on the driver Warning side floor. If a floor mat is the wrong size or Use the floor mat with the correct side up.
Page 302: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance Service and General Information changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance items like Maintenance Your vehicle is an important tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper investment. This section describes blades. the required maintenance for the vehicle. Follow this schedule to help General Information Caution protect against major repair...
Page 303: Maintenance Schedule
Service and Maintenance frequent checks and services. The Used for high speed or Maintenance Additional Required Services - competitive driving. Schedule Normal are for vehicles that: Used for taxi, police, or delivery Carry passengers and cargo service. Owner Checks and Services within recommended limits on Refer to the information in the At Each Fuel Stop...
Page 304 Service and Maintenance Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required Inspect tire wear. See Tire Inspection 0 266. Services Every 12 000 km/ When a % CHANGE message 7,500 mi Visually check for fluid leaks. displays in the DIC, have the engine Rotate the tires, if recommended for oil and filter changed within the next Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
Page 305 Service and Maintenance Check automatic transmission Check accelerator pedal for shift lock control function. See damage, high effort, or binding. Automatic Transmission Shift Replace if needed. Lock Control Function Check Visually inspect gas strut for 0 241. signs of wear, cracks, or other Check ignition transmission lock.
Page 306 Service and Maintenance 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 307 Service and Maintenance (3) Or every four years, whichever (4) Or every five years, whichever (5) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. If driving in dusty comes first. See Cooling System comes first. Inspect for fraying, conditions, inspect the filter at each 0 232.
Page 308 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines Special Application Schedule Additional Required and hoses for proper hook-up, Services Services - Severe routing, and condition. (1) Or every two years, whichever (3) Or every four years, whichever Severe Commercial Use comes first.
Page 309: Maintenance And Care
Service and Maintenance Additional To avoid break-down or failure to Trained dealer technicians have start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Maintenance and Care battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and recommend quality parts Trained dealer technicians have Your vehicle is an important engineered for the vehicle.
Page 310 Service and Maintenance Lamps of leaking, blown seals, information on how to clean and or damage, and can advise protect the vehicle s interior and Properly working headlamps, when service is needed. exterior, see Interior Care 0 297 and taillamps, and brake lamps are Exterior Care 0 292.
Page 311 Service and Maintenance Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view. Signs of wear include streaking, skipping across the windshield, and worn or split rubber. Trained dealer technicians can check the wiper blades and replace them when needed.
Page 312: Recommended Fluids
Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
Page 313: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant 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. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number...
Page 314: Maintenance Records
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 315: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Identification This label, in the spare tire well in Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) the trunk, has the following Vehicle Identification information: Number (VIN) ....314 Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label .
Page 316 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 311 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
Page 317 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 1.4L L4 LUV Automatic and Manual 0.60 0.70 mm (0.024 0.028 in) 1.8L L4 LUW Automatic and Manual 0.60 0.70 mm (0.024 0.028 in) 1.8L L4 LWE Automatic and Manual 0.60 0.70 mm (0.024 0.028 in)
Page 318: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 1.8L L4 Engine (with Air 1.8L L4 Engine (without Air Conditioning) Conditioning) 1.4L L4 Engine...
Page 319: Customer Information
Procedure ....318 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... . . 329...
Page 320: Customer Information
You may contact the BBB Auto Line further help, in the U.S., call the Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free Chevrolet Customer Assistance dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at Center at 1-800-222-1020. In...
Page 321: Customer Assistance
Chevrolet encourages customers to Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 call the toll-free number for www.gm.ca assistance. However, if a customer 1-800-263-3777 (English) wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, 1-800-263-7854 (French) the letter should be addressed to: 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance:...
Page 322: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
(Canada) chevroletowner.ca and who use Text Telephones print dealer-recorded service (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY records and self-recorded service Visit the Chevrolet Owner Centre: equipment available at its Customer records. Chat live with online help Assistance Center. Any TTY user in (Preferred Dealer representatives.
Page 323: Program
Calling for Assistance reimbursement of eligible General Motors North America and When calling Roadside Assistance, aftermarket adaptive equipment Chevrolet reserve the right to make have the following information required for the vehicle, such as any changes or discontinue the ready:...
Page 324 150 km from where your trip was Services Not Included in Road or Highway: Tow to the started to qualify. General Roadside Assistance nearest Chevrolet dealer for Motors of Canada Limited warranty service, or if the vehicle requires pre-authorization, Impound towing caused by...
Page 325: Scheduling Service
Customer Information receive payment, up to $100, If your dealer requests you to bring Courtesy Transportation is not a after sending the original receipt the vehicle for service, you are part of the New Vehicle Limited to Roadside Assistance. urged to do so as early in the work Warranty.
Page 326: Collision Damage Repair
Customer Information Public Transportation or Fuel insurance coverage, credit card, etc. Collision Damage Repair Reimbursement Additional fees such as fuel usage If the vehicle is involved in a charges, taxes, levies, usage fees, If overnight warranty repairs are collision and it is damaged, have the excessive mileage, or rental usage needed, and public transportation is damage repaired by a qualified...
Page 327 Customer Information Recycled original equipment parts Repair Facility original equipment collision parts. may also be used for repair. These If such insurance coverage is not GM also recommends that you parts are typically removed from available from your current choose a collision repair facility that vehicles that were total losses in insurance carrier, consider switching meets your needs before you ever...
Page 328: Service Publications Ordering Information
Customer Information For emergency towing see Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance Roadside Assistance Program company is paying for the repairs, Repair Process 0 322. you are not obligated to accept a In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that Gather the following information: damage repairs, GM recommends...
Page 329: Radio Frequency
Customer Information Service Bulletins Current and Past Models Radio Frequency Statement Service Bulletins give additional Technical Service Bulletins and technical service information Manuals are available for current This vehicle has systems that needed to knowledgeably service and past model GM vehicles. operate on a radio frequency that General Motors cars and trucks.
Page 330: Reporting Safety Defects
United States Administrator, NHTSA Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Government 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Chevrolet Motor Division Washington, D.C. 20590 If you believe that your vehicle Chevrolet Customer Assistance has a defect which could cause You can also obtain other...
Page 331: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
Customer Information Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to Note record, in certain crash or near The vehicle has a number of...
Page 332: Onstar
Customer Information ® GM will not access these data or OnStar share it with others except: with the If the vehicle is equipped with consent of the vehicle owner or, ® OnStar and has an active if the vehicle is leased, with the subscription, additional data may be consent of the lessee;...
Page 333: Onstar
OnStar OnStar OnStar Overview Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details including system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada). OnStar Overview The OnStar system status light is OnStar Overview ... . . 332 next to the OnStar buttons.
Page 334: Onstar Services
OnStar ® Obtain the Wi-Fi hotspot name OnStar Services Security or SSID and password, If equipped, OnStar provides these if equipped. Emergency services: Press to connect to an OnStar Emergency Services require With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Advisor to: a specific OnStar subscription plan. OnStar Advisors can use GPS to Verify account information or With Automatic Crash Response, in...
Page 335: Connections
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation Repeat sent to the navigation screen can only be canceled through the 1. Press . System responds: 1. Press to connect to an navigation system. OnStar ready, then a tone. Advisor. See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or 2. Say Repeat. System 2.
Page 336 OnStar 2. The Wi-Fi settings will display Check the vehicle s fuel level, oil OnStar Hands-Free Calling the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID), life, or tire pressure, Make and receive calls with the password, and on some if factory-equipped with the Tire built-in wireless calling service.
Page 337: Diagnostics
OnStar Retrieve My Number OnStar Additional Reactivation for Subsequent Owners Information 1. Press . System responds: OnStar ready. Press and follow the prompts to In-Vehicle Audio Messages speak to an Advisor as soon as 2. Say My number. System possible. The Advisor will update Audio messages may play important responds: Your OnStar vehicle records and explain OnStar...
Page 338 OnStar See Radio Frequency Statement OnStar Personal Identification Press to speak with an 0 328. Number (PIN) Advisor. Services for People with A PIN is needed to access some OnStar services cannot work unless OnStar services. The PIN will need Disabilities the vehicle is in a place where to be changed the first time when...
Page 339 OnStar Potential Issues A temporary loss of GPS can cause Vehicle and Power Issues loss of the ability to send a OnStar cannot perform Remote OnStar services require a vehicle Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle electrical system, wireless service, Advisor may give a verbal route or Assistance after the vehicle has and GPS satellite technologies to be...
Page 340 OnStar OnStar Hands-Free Calling name Privacy libcurl: tags, saved navigation destinations, COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION The complete OnStar Privacy or pre-set radio stations. Neither NOTICE Statement may be found at OnStar nor GM is responsible for www.onstar.com (U.S.), Copyright (c) 1996 - 2010, Daniel any affected or erased data or or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Page 341 OnStar OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, For the purposes of this copyright Permission is granted to anyone to OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION and license, Info-ZIP is defined as use this software for any purpose, WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE the following set of individuals: including commercial applications, USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN and to alter it and redistribute it...
Page 342 OnStar 3. Altered versions including, but 4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use not limited to, ports to new the names Info-ZIP, Zip, operating systems, existing UnZip, UnZipSFX, WiZ, ports with new graphical Pocket UnZip, Pocket Zip, interfaces, and dynamic, and MacZip for its own shared, or static library source and binary releases.
Page 343: Index
Index Index Airbags Adding Equipment to the Accessories and Vehicle ......66 Modifications ....220 Passenger Status Indicator .
Page 344 Index Automatic Brakes (cont'd) Canadian Vehicle Owners ..2 Parking ..... . . 202 Door Locks .
Page 345: Air Conditioning
Index Climate Control Systems ..176 Courtesy Transportation Distracted Driving ....181 Air Conditioning ....176 Program .
Page 346 Index Electrical System (cont'd) Extender, Safety Belt ... . 55 Front Seats Instrument Panel Fuse Exterior Lamp Controls ..120 Adjustment ..... 45 Block .
Page 347 Index General Information Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 176 Service and Maintenance ..301 High-Beam On Light ... . 108 Jump Starting - North Towing .
Page 348 Index Lap-Shoulder Belt ....52 Lights (cont'd) Immobilizer ....107 LATCH System Maintenance Replacing Parts after a...
Page 349 Index Ordering Pictures and Service Publications ..327 Movies ....165, 170, 172 Navigation ® Outlets Port OnStar ..... . 333 Power .
Page 350 Index Rear Seats ..... . 48 Reporting Safety Defects (cont'd) Safety Defects Reporting (cont'd) U.S. Government ... . . 329 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) .
Page 351 Index Service (cont'd) Start Assist, Hills ....203 Maintenance, General Start Vehicle, Remote ... 29 Tachometer ..... . 97 Information .
Page 352 Index Tires (cont'd) Trip Computer ....111 Vehicle Care Terminology and Definitions . . 259 Trip Odometer ....97 Storing the Tire Sealant Uniform Tire Quality Trunk .
Page 353 Index Windows ......39 Manual ......40 Power .

Chevrolet sonic 2016 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

In Brief 5 in Brief Vehicle Features

Instrument Panel

Initial Drive Information

Vehicle Features

Performance and Maintenance

Keys, Doors, and Windows 25 Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks

Keys and Locks

Vehicle Security

Exterior Mirrors

Interior Mirrors

Windows

Roof

Seats and

Head Restraints

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Airbag System

Child Restraints

Instruments and

Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators

Lighting

Infotainment

Introduction

Radio

Audio Players

Downloadable Applications

Bluetooth Phone/Devices

Agreements

Trademarks and License

Driving and

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Manual Transmission

Brakes

Ride Control Systems

Cruise Control

Driver Assistance Systems

Fuel

Quick Links

Chapters

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