Page 1 2011 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2011 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual Electrical System ... . 10-37 Technical Data ....12-1 Wheels and Tires ... 10-42 Vehicle Identification .
Page 3 Helm, Incorporated CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET "General Motors of Canada Limited" P.O. Box 07130 Emblem, IMPALA, and the IMPALA for Chevrolet Motor Division Detroit, MI 48207 Emblem are trademarks and/or wherever it appears in this manual. service marks of General Motors...
Page 4: Index
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information The vehicle has components and These mean there is something about the vehicle, use the Index labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other in the back of the manual. It is an text.
Page 5: Vehicle Symbol Chart
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fog Lamps Here are some additional symbols : Fuel Gauge that may be found on the vehicle : Fuses and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer : Headlamp High/Low-Beam to the Index. Changer : Airbag Readiness Light : LATCH System Child...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Sensing System for Passenger Performance and Maintenance Airbag ..... . . 1-8 Traction Control Mirror Adjustment ... . . 1-9 System (TCS) .
Page 8: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 9: Initial Drive Information
In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 5. Steering Wheel Adjustment on Initial Drive page 5 2. B. Remote Trunk Release Button. Information See Trunk on page 2 10. M. Cruise Control on page 9 32. This section provides a brief C.
Page 10 In Brief Remote Keyless Remote Vehicle Start Press to lock all doors. Entry (RKE) System Lock and unlock feedback can With this feature the engine can be be personalized. See Vehicle started from outside of the vehicle. The RKE transmitter is used to Personalization on page 5 39 remotely lock and unlock the doors Starting the Vehicle...
Page 11 In Brief Canceling a Remote Start Door Locks : Press the top of the switch to unlock all doors. To cancel a remote start: Manual Locks For more information, see: Aim the RKE transmitter From outside the vehicle, use at the vehicle and press and Power Door Locks on page 2 8.
Page 12 In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. Manual Seats 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure the seat is locked in place. See Seat Adjustment on page 3 3. To adjust the seatback, see Manual Reclining Seatbacks under Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 5.
Page 13 In Brief Power Seats Power Reclining Seatback Manual Lumbar To adjust a power seat, if equipped: To adjust a power seatback, Move the lever up or down to if equipped: increase or decrease lumbar Move the seat forward or support. rearward by sliding the control Tilt the top of the control forward or rearward.
Page 14: Second Row Seats
In Brief Lap Belt on page 3 23. Second Row Seats Safety Belts Lower Anchors and Tethers for On vehicles with the flip and fold Children (LATCH System) on feature, the bottom seat cushions page 3 51. can be flipped forward and the seatback folded down to create Sensing System for an extended cargo area.
Page 15: Mirror Adjustment
In Brief Mirror Adjustment Interior Mirror Vehicles with a manual rearview Exterior Mirrors mirror can be adjusted by holding the mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view behind the vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid United States glare from the headlamps behind.
Page 16 1-10 In Brief Delayed Entry Lighting on Steering Wheel Interior Lighting page 6 7. Adjustment Dome Lamp Delayed Exit Lighting on page 6 7. The center mounted dome lamp overhead comes on when a door Parade Dimming on page 6 7. is opened.
Page 17 In Brief 1-11 Windshield Wiper/Washer : Briefly turn to this position : Turns the windshield to manually turn the automatic wipers off. lamp control and Daytime Running : Turn the band up for more Lamps (DRL) off or on. For vehicles frequent wipes or down for less first sold in Canada, the off position frequent wipes.
Page 18: Climate Controls
1-12 In Brief Climate Controls This vehicle may have a dual or single climate control system. The heating, cooling, defrost, defog, and ventilation can be controlled with either of these systems. Dual Zone with Optional Heated Seat Controls A. Fan Control Driver and Passenger Heated Seats B.
Page 19 In Brief 1-13 Single Zone A. Fan Control Air Conditioning B. Outside Air G. Rear Window Defogger C. Temperature Control See Climate Control Systems on page 8 1. D. Recirculation E. Air Delivery Mode Control...
Page 20: Vehicle Features
1-14 In Brief Vehicle Features : Seek or scan stations. : Press to display additional text Radio(s) information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, or WMA song. If information is available during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback, the song title information displays on the top line of the display and artist...
Page 21 In Brief 1-15 Storing a Favorite Station Setting the Clock Satellite Radio Depending on which radio the To set the time and date for the XM is a satellite radio service vehicle has, radio stations are Radio with CD (MP3): based in the 48 contiguous stored as either favorites or United States and 10 Canadian...
Page 22: Portable Audio Devices
1-16 In Brief ® Portable Audio Devices Bluetooth Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have an auxiliary For vehicles with a Bluetooth input jack, located on the audio system, it allows users with a faceplate. External devices such Bluetooth enabled cell phone to ®...
Page 23: Cruise Control
In Brief 1-17 Cruise Control +RES: Press briefly to make the : Press to silence the vehicle vehicle resume to a previously speakers only. Press again to turn set speed, or press and hold to the sound on. Press and hold longer accelerate.
Page 24: Performance And Maintenance Traction Control
1-18 In Brief For vehicles with traction control Power Outlets Performance and and electronic stability control, Maintenance The vehicle has three 12 volt press and release on the outlets which can be used to plug instrument panel to turn off in electrical equipment, such as a Traction Control traction control.
Page 25: Electronic Stability
In Brief 1-19 Electronic Stability Tire Pressure Monitor Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 12. The warning Control (ESC) This vehicle may have a Tire light will remain on until the tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). pressure is corrected. The Electronic Stability Control system assists with directional During cooler conditions, the low tire...
Page 26: Engine Oil Life System
1-20 In Brief Avoid idling the engine for long Engine Oil Life System Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) periods of time. The engine oil life system calculates Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge When road and weather engine oil life based on vehicle use and a yellow fuel cap can use either conditions are appropriate, and displays a DIC message when...
Page 27: Roadside Assistance
Canada: 1-800-268-6800 and more. How OnStar Service Works As the owner of a new Chevrolet, Sign up today at: you are automatically enrolled in : This blue button connects www.chevyownercenter.com the Roadside Assistance program.
Page 28 1-22 In Brief Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle OnStar service requires wireless OnStar service may not work if the Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, communication networks and the OnStar equipment isn t properly Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Global Positioning System (GPS) installed or you haven t maintained Assistance, Turn by Turn satellite network.
Page 29 In Brief 1-23 ® OnStar Steering Wheel Your Responsibility OnStar Controls Increase the volume of the radio If the vehicle is equipped with an if the OnStar Advisor cannot be active OnStar system, that system This vehicle may have heard. may also record data in crash Talk/Mute button or near crash-like situations.
Page 30 1-24 In Brief NOTES...
Page 31: Keys, Doors And Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Doors Interior Mirrors Trunk ......2-10 Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-15 Windows Automatic Dimming Rearview Vehicle Security...
Page 32: Keys
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Keys See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 17 for WARNING information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Leaving children in a vehicle with Commission (FCC) rules and the ignition key is dangerous for Industry Canada Standards many reasons.
Page 33: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors and Windows Remote Keyless Entry (Remote Vehicle Start): For (Unlock): Press once to vehicles with this feature, press to (RKE) System Operation unlock the driver door. If start the engine from outside the pressed again within five seconds, The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) vehicle using the RKE transmitter.
Page 34 Keys, Doors and Windows Programming Transmitters to Battery Replacement (Vehicle Locator/Panic the Vehicle Alarm): Press and release to Replace the battery if the locate the vehicle. The turn signal REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE Only RKE transmitters lamps flash and the horn sounds KEY message displays in the DIC.
Page 35: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors and Windows 2. Remove the old battery. Do not Laws in some communities may use a metal object. restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may 3. Insert the new battery, positive require a person using remote start side facing down.
Page 36 Keys, Doors and Windows with a time extension. The first start To manually shut off a remote start, (Remote Start): This button will must expire or be canceled to get do any of the following. be on the RKE transmitter if you two separate 10-minute starts.
Page 37: Door Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows The remote vehicle start feature Door Locks WARNING (Continued) will not operate if any of the follow occur: WARNING injuries or even death from The vehicle's key is in the heat stroke. Always lock the Unlocked doors can be ignition.
Page 38: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows Power Door Locks Delayed Locking Automatic Door Locks This feature allows the driver to The doors will automatically lock delay the actual locking of the when the shift lever is moved out doors. When the driver power of P (Park).
Page 39: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors and Windows Lockout Protection To assist in finding the lock, the To open a rear door when the vehicle has the following: security lock is on, do the following: This feature helps prevent you from 1. Unlock the door by using the locking the doors while the key is Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) in the ignition.
Page 40: Trunk Release
2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Doors Trunk Release WARNING (Continued) To open the trunk from the outside, Trunk press the trunk release button on If the vehicle must be driven with the RKE transmitter, if equipped. the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: WARNING Remote Trunk Release Close all of the windows.
Page 41: Anti-Theft Alarm System
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 Emergency Trunk Release Vehicle Security Handle This vehicle has theft-deterrent Do not use the features; however, they do not emergency trunk release handle make it impossible to steal. as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk Anti-Theft Alarm System as it could damage the handle.
Page 42: Immobilizer
2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows Once armed, the alarm will go off if Arming with the RKE Immobilizer someone tries to enter the vehicle Transmitter See Radio Frequency without using the RKE transmitter The alarm system will arm when Statement on page 13 17 for or a key or turns the ignition on you use your RKE transmitter to information regarding Part 15...
Page 43 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 You do not have to manually arm or If the engine still does not start, See your dealer or a locksmith who disarm the system. and the key appears to be can service PASS-Key III+ to get a undamaged, try another ignition new key blank cut exactly as the The security light will come on if...
Page 44: Convex Mirrors
2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows 4. Insert the new key to be Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within Convex Mirrors five seconds of turning the ignition to the LOCK/OFF WARNING position in Step 3. The security light will turn A convex mirror can make things, off once the key has been...
Page 45: Heated Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 2. Press one of the four buttons Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming located on the control pad to Rearview Mirror move the mirror to the desired Manual Rearview Mirror direction. The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror.
Page 46: Windows
2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Windows Power Windows WARNING WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with Leaving children, helpless the keys is dangerous for many adults, or pets in a vehicle reasons. Children or others could with the windows closed is be badly injured or even killed.
Page 47: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Express-Down Window Sun Visors The driver window switch has an express-down feature labeled AUTO. This lets you lower the window completely without holding the switch. Press the front of the switch to the second position and release.
Page 48: Sunroof
2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Roof The sunroof can only be operated (Close): Press and hold this when the ignition is in ON/RUN switch until the sunroof motor stops or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when to close the sunroof, or release the Sunroof Retained Accessory Power (RAP) switch when the desired position...
Page 49 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Extender ..3-24 Child Restraints Safety System Check ..3-25 Older Children ....3-42 Restraints Safety Belt Care .
Page 50: Seats And
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a Adjust the head restraint so that the To lower the head restraint, press crash.
Page 51: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seat Front Seats The vehicle's rear seat has head restraints in the outboard seating Seat Adjustment positions that cannot be adjusted. The vehicle's rear seat has a WARNING headrest in the center seating You can lose control of the position that cannot be adjusted.
Page 52: Center Seat
Seats and Restraints Center Seat Power Seat Adjustment The driver seat may have power reclining seatbacks. See Power Reclining Seatbacks under Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 5 for more information. Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar The vehicle may have a front center To adjust a power seat, if equipped: seat.
Page 53: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) WARNING The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash, the belt Sitting in a reclined position when could go up over your abdomen. the vehicle is in motion can be The belt forces would be there, dangerous.
Page 54 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks Power Reclining Seatbacks WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Page 55: Heated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat WARNING will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. If you cannot feel temperature The lights indicate two for the change or pain to the skin, the highest setting and one for the...
Page 56: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Rear Seats (Split Folding) Flip and Fold Feature On vehicles with this feature, the seat cushions flip forward and the seatbacks fold down to create an extended flat cargo area. To flip the seat cushion and fold the seatback: 2.
Page 57 Seats and Restraints To return the seats to the normal 3. Flip the bottom seat cushion WARNING position: back into place. Push down firmly on the seat cushion to A safety belt that is improperly make sure it is secure. WARNING routed, not properly attached, When the seat is not in use, the...
Page 58: Safety Belts
3-10 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts In most states and in all Canadian WARNING provinces, the law requires wearing This section of the manual safety belts. Here is why: It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts You never know if you will be in in a cargo area, inside or outside properly.
Page 59 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. Take the simplest vehicle.
Page 60 3-12 Seats and Restraints The person keeps going until or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! stopped by something. In a real With safety belts, you slow down vehicle, it could be the windshield... as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop.
Page 61: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Questions and Answers About Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why Q: If I am a good driver, and I should I have to wear safety never drive far from home, Safety Belts belts? why should I wear safety Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle belts? A: Airbags are supplemental...
Page 62: How To Wear Safety Belts
3-14 Seats and Restraints How to Wear Safety Belts First, before you or your This could cause serious or even passenger(s) wear a safety belt, fatal injuries. The shoulder belt Properly there is important information should go over the shoulder and you should know.
Page 63 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the You can be seriously hurt if the shoulder belt is too loose. In a lap belt is too loose. In a crash, crash, you would move forward you could slide under the lap too much, which could increase...
Page 64 3-16 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured if the belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen.
Page 65 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured You can be seriously injured if the belt goes over an armrest if you wear the shoulder belt like this. The belt would be much under your arm.
Page 66 3-18 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 67: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints 3-19 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull WARNING the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. You can be seriously injured by a The lap-shoulder belt may lock if twisted belt. In a crash, you would you pull the belt across you very not have the full width of the belt quickly.
Page 68: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
3-20 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster belt height adjuster, move The vehicle has shoulder belt height it to the height that is right adjusters for the driver and right for you. See Shoulder Belt front passenger positions.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard This vehicle may have rear occupants. Although the safety shoulder belt comfort guides for belt pretensioners cannot be seen, each outboard passenger position they are part of the safety belt in the rear seat.
Page 70 3-22 Seats and Restraints WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 71: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3-23 Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone, crash.
Page 72: Safety Belt Extender
3-24 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 73: Safety System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-25 Safety System Check Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Now and then, check that the Keep belts clean and dry. Crash safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, WARNING retractors, and anchorages are WARNING working properly.
Page 74: Airbag System
3-26 Seats and Restraints See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word belt assemblies inspected or AIRBAG will appear on the middle The vehicle has the following replaced. part of the steering wheel for the airbags: driver and on the instrument panel New parts and repairs may be...
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-27 Here are the most important things WARNING WARNING to know about the airbag system: Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, WARNING faster than the blink of an eye. or very close to, any airbag Anyone who is up against, or when it inflates can be seriously You can be severely injured or...
Page 76: Where Are The Airbags
3-28 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an The right front passenger frontal electrical problem.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-29 WARNING (Continued) that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.
Page 78: When Should An Airbag
3-30 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate Thresholds can also vary with at different crash speeds. specific vehicle design. Inflate? For example: Frontal airbags are not intended to Frontal airbags are designed If the vehicle hits a stationary inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear to inflate in moderate to severe object, the airbags could inflate...
Page 79: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-31 The vehicle has seat-mounted In any particular crash, no one What Makes an Airbag side impact and roof-rail airbags. can say whether an airbag should Inflate? See Airbag System on page 3 26. have inflated simply because of Seat-mounted side impact and the damage to a vehicle or because In a deployment event, the sensing...
Page 80: How Does An Airbag
3-32 Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag body, stopping the occupant more What Will You See After gradually. Seat-mounted side impact Restrain? an Airbag Inflates? and roof-rail airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly In moderate to severe frontal or After the frontal airbags and over the occupant's upper body.
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-33 The parts of the airbag that come WARNING (Continued) WARNING into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may A crash severe enough to breathing problems but cannot be some smoke and dust coming inflate the airbags may have from the vents in the deflated get out of the vehicle after an...
Page 82: Passenger Sensing
3-34 Seats and Restraints The vehicle has a crash In many crashes severe enough Passenger Sensing sensing and diagnostic module to inflate the airbag, windshields System which records information after are broken by vehicle deformation. a crash. See Vehicle Data Additional windshield breakage The vehicle has a passenger Recording and Privacy on...
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-35 The passenger sensing system will According to accident statistics, turn off the right front passenger children are safer when properly frontal airbag under certain secured in a rear seat in the correct conditions. The driver airbag, child restraint for their weight seat mounted side impact airbags, and size.
Page 84 3-36 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, The passenger sensing system is WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat designed to turn off the right front in the front. This is because the risk passenger frontal airbag if: Even if the passenger sensing to the rear-facing child is so great, The right front passenger seat is...
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-37 The passenger sensing system is If the On Indicator is Lit for a WARNING designed to turn on (may inflate) Child Restraint the right front passenger frontal If the airbag readiness light ever If a child restraint has been installed airbag anytime the system senses and the on indicator is lit: comes on and stays on, it means...
Page 86 3-38 Seats and Restraints 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an system to detect that person and restraint and restarting the enable the right front passenger Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is frontal airbag: still lit, turn the vehicle off.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Additional Factors Affecting A wet seat can affect the The on indicator may be lit if performance of the passenger an object, such as a briefcase, System Operation sensing system. Here is how: handbag, grocery bag, laptop or Safety belts help keep the other electronic device, is put on The passenger sensing system...
Page 88: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
3-40 Seats and Restraints Servicing the Adding Equipment to the WARNING Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle For up to 10 seconds after the Airbags affect how the vehicle Q: Is there anything I might add ignition is turned off and the should be serviced.
Page 89: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-41 In addition, the vehicle has a If you have any questions, In addition, your dealer and the passenger sensing system call Customer Assistance. service manual have information for the right front passenger The phone numbers and about the location of the airbag position, which includes sensors addresses for Customer...
Page 90: Replacing Airbag System
3-42 Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need Child Restraints to replace airbag system parts. Parts After a Crash See your dealer for service. Older Children If the airbag readiness light stays on WARNING after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag A crash can damage the...
Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Does the lap belt fit low and The manufacturer's instructions that Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort snug on the hips, touching the come with the booster seat state the Guides under Lap-Shoulder Belt on thighs? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that page 3 19.
Page 92 3-44 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) Never do this. forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. The child Never allow two children to wear might also slide under the lap the same safety belt. The safety belt. The belt force would then belt can not properly spread the be applied right on the abdomen.
Page 93: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-45 Infants and Young Airbags plus lap shoulder belts WARNING (Continued) offer protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs safety belt system nor its airbag infant will suddenly become...
Page 94 3-46 Seats and Restraints For most basic types of child WARNING restraints, there are many different models available. Never do this. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed Children who are up against, to be used in a motor vehicle. or very close to, any airbag when If it is, the restraint will have a it inflates can be seriously injured...
Page 95: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-47 Child Restraint Systems WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular need complete support. This is safety belt may not remain low because an infant's neck is not on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 96 3-48 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat...
Page 97: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 3-49 Children can be endangered in a In some areas, Certified Child Where to Put the crash if the child restraint is not Passenger Safety Technicians Restraint properly secured in the vehicle. (CPSTs) are available to inspect and demonstrate how to correctly According to accident statistics, When securing an add-on child...
Page 98 3-50 Seats and Restraints A label on your sun visor says, WARNING (Continued) WARNING Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk Even if the passenger sensing A child in a child restraint in the to the rear-facing child is so great, system, if equipped, has center front seat can be badly...
Page 99: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-51 Depending on where you place Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint the child restraint and the size of with a top tether, you must also Tethers for Children the child restraint, you may not use either the lower anchors or the (LATCH System) be able to access adjacent safety...
Page 100 3-52 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-53 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations To assist you in locating the lower To assist you in locating the top anchors, each seating position with tether anchors, the top tether anchor lower anchors has two labels, near symbol is located on the cover.
Page 102: System
3-54 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint WARNING Designed for the LATCH System Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. WARNING Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could If a LATCH-type child restraint is cause the anchor or attachment not attached to anchors, the child to come loose or even break...
Page 103 Seats and Restraints 3-55 Do not fold the empty rear 1.2. Put the child restraint on WARNING seat with a safety belt buckled. the seat. This could damage the safety 1.3. Attach and tighten the Children can be seriously injured belt or the seat.
Page 104: Replacing Latch System
3-56 Seats and Restraints 2.3. Route, attach, and tighten Replacing LATCH System the top tether according Parts After a Crash to your child restraint instructions and the WARNING following instructions: A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child If the position you are using...
Page 105: Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)
Seats and Restraints 3-57 Securing Child Restraints Do not secure a child seat in a If more than one child restraint position without a top tether anchor needs to be installed in the rear (Rear Seat Position) if a national or local law requires seat, be sure to read Where to that the top tether be anchored, Put the Restraint on page 3 49.
Page 106 3-58 Seats and Restraints 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
Page 107: Position)
Seats and Restraints 3-59 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint (Center Front Seat (Right Front Seat manufacturer's instructions Position) Position) regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and This vehicle has airbags.
Page 108 3-60 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, If the child restraint has the LATCH WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat system, see Lower Anchors and in the front. This is because the risk Tethers for Children (LATCH Even if the passenger sensing to the rear-facing child is so great, System) on page 3 51 for how and...
Page 109 Seats and Restraints 3-61 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint.
Page 110 3-62 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
Page 111: Storage
Storage Storage Storage Sunglasses Storage Compartments A storage compartment for sunglasses may be located above Storage Compartments the rearview mirror. Push on the Glove Box Glove Box ....4-1 cover to open the compartment.
Page 112: Additional Storage Features
Storage Rear Storage Additional Storage Features For vehicles with a split folding rear seat, there are two storage areas underneath. Pull the tab(s) located Convenience Net by the passenger side safety belt buckle and the driver side rear For vehicles with a convenience seat to access the storage areas.
Page 113 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Information Displays Gauge ..... . 5-13 Driver Information Controls Safety Belt Reminders ..5-14 Center (DIC) .
Page 114: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages ..5-38 Controls To adjust the steering wheel: Vehicle Reminder 1. Hold the wheel and pull the lever Messages ....5-38 Steering Wheel toward you.
Page 115: Steering Wheel Controls
Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls SRCE (Source): Press to choose (Next): Press to go to the next between the radio (AM, FM, XM), radio station stored as a favorite, CD, and auxiliary input jack. or the next track if a CD is playing. (Previous/End): Press (Volume): Press to to go to the previous radio station...
Page 116: Windshield Wiper/Washer
Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer (Low Speed): Slow WARNING wipes. In freezing weather, do not use (High Speed): Fast wipes. the washer until the windshield Clear ice and snow from the wiper is warmed. Otherwise the blades before using them. If frozen washer fluid can form ice on the to the windshield, carefully loosen or windshield, blocking your vision.
Page 117: Compass
Instruments and Controls Compass If the compass is not set to the zone where you live, the compass may This vehicle may have a compass in give false readings. The compass the Driver Information Center (DIC). must be set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is traveling.
Page 118 Instruments and Controls If the DIC display does not show a Do not operate any switches 4. Press until the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, such as window, sunroof, heading, for example, N for or the heading does not change climate controls, seats, etc.
Page 119: Clock
Instruments and Controls Clock With Date Display 3. Press the button again until the clock display stops flashing Single CD (MP3) Player Without Date Display to set the currently displayed time, or wait five seconds until This radio has a button for setting AM/FM Base Radio with a Single the flashing stops and the...
Page 120: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls 4. To increase the time or date, To change the time default setting Power Outlets do one of the following: from 12 hour to 24 hour or to The vehicle has three 12 volt change the date default setting from Press the pushbutton below outlets which can be used to plug month/day/year to day/month/year:...
Page 121: Cigarette Lighter
Instruments and Controls Remove the cover to access and Certain accessory plugs may not Cigarette Lighter replace when not in use. be compatible with the accessory The vehicle may have a cigarette power outlet and could overload lighter. The cigarette lighter may vehicle and adapter fuses.
Page 122: Ashtrays
5-10 Instruments and Controls Ashtrays Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and The vehicle may have an ashtray. function. Often gauges and warning The ashtray may be located in the lights work together to indicate a Indicators console, if the vehicle has one;...
Page 123: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster English Uplevel Shown, Base and Metric Similar...
Page 124: Speedometer
5-12 Instruments and Controls Speedometer If that is not possible, then it will be Fuel Gauge set at zero and a label must be put The speedometer shows the on the driver door to show the old vehicle speed in both kilometers mileage reading of the vehicle when per hour (km/h) and miles per the new odometer was installed.
Page 125: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Here are four things that some Engine Coolant owners ask about. None of these Temperature Gauge show a problem with the fuel gauge: At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated.
Page 126: Safety Belt Reminders
5-14 Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder Several seconds after the engine Light is started, a chime sounds for When the engine is started, a chime several seconds to remind the sounds for several seconds to front passenger to buckle their remind a driver to fasten the safety...
Page 127: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Airbag Readiness Light WARNING The system checks the airbag's If the airbag readiness light stays electrical system for possible on after the vehicle is started or malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates there is an electrical comes on while driving, it means problem.
Page 128: Passenger Airbag Status
5-16 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status When the vehicle is started, the If, after several seconds, both passenger airbag status indicator status indicator lights remain on, Indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol or if there are no lights at all, there for on and off, for several seconds may be a problem with the lights The vehicle has the passenger...
Page 129: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-17 Charging System Light The light should go out once Malfunction the engine starts. If it stays on, Indicator Lamp or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the A computer system called OBD II charging system.
Page 130 5-18 Instruments and Controls If the malfunction indicator lamp Notice: Modifications made to the To prevent more serious damage to comes on and stays on while the engine, transmission, exhaust, the vehicle: engine is running, this indicates intake, or fuel system of the Reduce vehicle speed.
Page 131 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Make sure to fuel the vehicle Light On Steady: An emission Emissions Inspection and with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality control system malfunction has Maintenance Programs causes the engine not to run as been detected on the vehicle. Some state/provincial and efficiently as designed and can Diagnosis and service might be...
Page 132: Brake System Warning
5-20 Instruments and Controls The vehicle may not pass Brake System Warning When the ignition is on, the brake inspection if: system warning light also comes Light on when the parking brake is set. The malfunction indicator lamp is The light stays on if the parking The vehicle brake system on with the engine running, or if brake does not fully release.
Page 133: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Instruments and Controls 5-21 If it does not, have the vehicle Electronic Stability WARNING serviced by your dealer. If the Control (ESC) Indicator system is working normally the The brake system might not be Light indicator light then goes off. working properly if the brake If the ABS light stays on, turn the system warning light is on.
Page 134: Traction Control System (Tcs) Warning Light
5-22 Instruments and Controls If the light stays on, or comes Traction Control System If it stays on or comes on while on while driving a SERVICE driving a SERVICE TRACTION (TCS) Warning Light STABILITRAK message appears CONTROL message appears in in the DIC.
Page 135: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Engine Coolant Notice: Driving with the engine Tire Pressure Light coolant temperature warning light Temperature Warning on could cause the vehicle to Light overheat. See Engine Overheating on page 10 21. The vehicle's engine could be damaged, and it might not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 136: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls When the Light is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the This indicates that one or more engine. The repairs would not be of the tires are significantly covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 137: Security Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Security Light Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light For information regarding this light The fog lamp lights come on when The cruise control light comes on and the vehicle's security system, the fog lamps are in use. whenever the cruise control is set.
Page 138: Information Displays Driver Information
5-26 Instruments and Controls Information Displays position indicator. See Automatic DIC Operation and Displays Transmission on page 9 25 for The DIC has different displays more information. Driver Information which can be accessed by pressing If your vehicle has these the DIC buttons located on the Center (DIC) features, the DIC also displays...
Page 139 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Trip/Fuel Menu Items The trip odometer has a feature (Trip/Fuel): Press this called the retro-active reset. This button to display the odometer, (Trip/Fuel): Press this button can be used to set the trip odometer trip odometers, fuel range, average to scroll through the following menu to the number of miles (kilometers) economy, instantaneous economy,...
Page 140 5-28 Instruments and Controls If the retro-active reset feature is number may change even though Instantaneous Economy activated after the vehicle is started, the same amount of fuel is in the Press the trip/fuel button until INST but before it begins moving, the fuel tank.
Page 141 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Blank Display When the remaining oil life is Units low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL This display shows no information. Press the vehicle information SOON message will appear button until UNITS displays. Vehicle Information Menu on the display. See Engine This display allows you to select Oil Messages on page 5 33.
Page 142: Vehicle Messages
5-30 Instruments and Controls If a low tire pressure condition Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and is detected by the system while Charging Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC driving, a message advising you to to notify the driver that the status of add air to a specific tire will appear BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE the vehicle has changed and that...
Page 143: Brake System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-31 SERVICE BATTERY Door Ajar Messages PASSENGER DOOR OPEN CHARGING SYSTEM This message displays when the DRIVER DOOR OPEN front passenger door is not closed This message displays when there This message displays when the properly. Make sure that the door is a problem with the generator and driver door is not closed properly.
Page 144: Engine Cooling System
5-32 Instruments and Controls Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE ENGINE Messages Notice: If you drive your Notice: If you drive the vehicle ENGINE HOT A/C vehicle while the engine is while the engine is overheating, (Air Conditioning) OFF overheating, severe engine severe engine damage may...
Page 145: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-33 SERVICE A/C menu. See Oil Life under Driver Stop the vehicle immediately, Information Center (DIC) on as engine damage can result (Air Conditioning) SYSTEM page 5 26 and Engine Oil Life from driving a vehicle with low oil This message displays when System on page 10 11.
Page 146: Fuel System Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE BATTERY IN This message displays when the REMOTE KEY This message displays when your automatic headlamps are turned vehicle is low on fuel. Refill the fuel This message displays when the on.
Page 147: Ride Control System
Instruments and Controls 5-35 Ride Control System SERVICE TRACTION TRACTION CONTROL OFF CONTROL Messages If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS), this If your vehicle has the Traction SERVICE STABILITRAK message displays when the TCS Control System (TCS), this message turns off.
Page 148: Airbag System Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls TRACTION CONTROL ON Anti-Theft Alarm System Service Vehicle Messages Messages If your vehicle has the Traction ERROR Control System (TCS), this message SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM This message displays while displays when the TCS is turned on. viewing the odometer or trip See Traction Control System (TCS) This message displays when there...
Page 149: Tire Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 SERVICE VEHICLE SOON Tire Messages TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when a On vehicles with the Tire Pressure SERVICE TIRE MONITOR non-emissions related malfunction Monitor System (TPMS), this SYSTEM occurs. Have the vehicle serviced message displays when the TPMS by your dealer as soon as possible.
Page 150: Transmission Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE label. See Tires on page 10 42, Vehicle Reminder Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 12, Messages On vehicles with the Tire Pressure and Tire Pressure on page 10 49. Monitor System (TPMS), this The DIC also shows the tire ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE...
Page 151: Vehicle Personalization
Instruments and Controls 5-39 Vehicle To change customization Feature Settings Menu Items preferences, use the following The following are customization Personalization procedure. features that allow you to program Your vehicle has customization settings to the vehicle: Entering the Feature capabilities that allow you to Settings Menu DISPLAY IN ENGLISH program certain features to one...
Page 152 5-40 Instruments and Controls DISPLAY LANGUAGE AUTO DOOR UNLOCK DRIVER AT KEY OUT: Only the driver door will unlock when the key This feature allows you to select This feature allows you to is taken out of the ignition. the language in which the DIC select whether or not to turn messages will appear.
Page 153 Instruments and Controls 5-41 REMOTE DOOR LOCK LIGHTS ONLY: The exterior lamps REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK will flash when you press the lock This feature allows you to select the This feature allows you to select the button on the RKE transmitter. type of feedback you will receive type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the...
Page 154 5-42 Instruments and Controls LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior Press the customization button APPROACH LIGHTING lamps will flash when you press until EXIT LIGHTING appears on This feature allows you to select the unlock button on the RKE the DIC display. Press the set/reset whether or not to have the exterior transmitter.
Page 155 Instruments and Controls 5-43 The lights will remain on for LOUD: The chime volume will be Press the customization button until 20 seconds or until the lock button set to a loud level. REMOTE START appears on the on the RKE transmitter is pressed, DIC display.
Page 156 5-44 Instruments and Controls FACTORY SETTINGS EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS Exiting the Feature Settings Menu This feature allows you to set all of This feature allows you to exit the the customization features back to FEATURE SETTINGS menu. The feature settings menu will be their factory default settings.
Page 157: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-45 Universal Remote This system provides a way Be sure to keep the original to replace up to three remote remote control transmitter for System control transmitters used to use in other vehicles, as well as activate devices such as garage for future programming.
Page 158 5-46 Instruments and Controls Programming Universal Home Remote Rolling Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to www.learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold after 1996 are Rolling Code units. 2. In the garage, locate the Programming a garage door opener garage door opener receiver involves time-sensitive actions, so...
Page 159 Instruments and Controls 5-47 3. Immediately return to the To program another Rolling Code Programming Universal Home vehicle. Press and hold the device such as an additional garage Remote Fixed Code Universal Home Remote button door opener, a security device, For questions or help programming that will be used to control the or home automation device, repeat...
Page 160 5-48 Instruments and Controls return to the previous section for Programming Universal Home Remote Rolling Code. Your hand-held transmitter can have between 8 to 12 dip switches depending on the Example of Eight Dip Switches brand of transmitter. with Two Positions The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also have a row of dip switches...
Page 161 Instruments and Controls 5-49 If a switch is set between The switch positions on the the up and down position, hand-held transmitter could be write Middle. labeled, as follows: The switch settings written A switch in the up position down in Step 2 will now could be labeled as Up, become the button strokes +, or On.
Page 162 5-50 Instruments and Controls 4. The indicator lights will blink 5. After entering all of the switch 8. Press and release the same slowly. Enter each switch positions, again, firmly press and button again. The garage door setting from Step 2 into your release all three buttons at the should move, confirming that vehicle's Universal Home...
Page 163 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Universal Remote System Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons Operation The programmed buttons should be Press and hold the appropriate erased when the vehicle is sold or button for at least half of a second. the lease ends. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted.
Page 164 5-52 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 165: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-5 Exterior Lamp Controls Courtesy Lamps ....6-5 Exterior Lighting Dome Lamps .
Page 166 Lighting It controls the following systems: AUTO (Automatic): Automatically (Headlamps): Turns on the turns on the headlamps at normal headlamps together with the Headlamps brightness, together with the following lamps listed below. Taillamps following: When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle is on, the Parking Lamps Parking Lamps headlamps will turn off automatically...
Page 167: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting Headlamp High/ Daytime Running When the DRL are on, the regular headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker, Low-Beam Changer Lamps (DRL)/Automatic and other lamps are not on. Headlamp System The instrument panel and cluster To change the headlamps from low are also not on. beam to high beam, push the turn Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can signal/multifunction lever away...
Page 168: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane Signals The hazard warning flashers let change. Hold it there until the lane you warn others that you have a change is completed.
Page 169: Fog Lamps
Lighting Fog Lamps Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps (Fog Lamps): For vehicles When a door is opened, the Instrument Panel with fog lamps, the button is located courtesy lamps automatically on the exterior lamps control. come on. They make it easy Illumination Control The exterior lamps control is located for you to enter and leave your...
Page 170: Dome Lamps
Lighting Dome Lamps Lighting Features Entry lighting includes a feature called theater dimming. With theater The center mounted dome lamp dimming, the lamps do not turn Entry Lighting overhead comes on when a door off at the end of the delay time. is opened.
Page 171: Delayed Entry Lighting
Lighting Delayed Entry Lighting Delayed Exit Lighting Parade Dimming Delayed entry lighting illuminates This feature illuminates the interior Parade mode automatically prohibits the interior for a period of time after for a period of time after the key is the dimming of the instrument panel all the doors have been closed.
Page 172: Battery Power Protection
Lighting If the vehicle has a voltmeter gauge EPM works to prevent excessive Battery Power Protection or a voltage display on the Driver discharge of the battery. It does this This feature helps prevent the Information Center (DIC), you may by balancing the generator's output battery from being drained, if the see the voltage move up or down.
Page 173: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following System while the vehicle is parked: Infotainment Become familiar with the Determine which radio the vehicle operation and controls of the has and read the following pages to Introduction audio system.
Page 174: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Infotainment System The vehicle has Retained Operation Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 21 for more information. Theft-Deterrent Feature ® TheftLock is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's...
Page 175 Infotainment System Using the Radio (Power/Volume): Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. (Information): Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time.
Page 176 Infotainment System To activate SCV: Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Setting the Tone Radio with CD (Bass/Midrange/Treble) 1. Set the radio volume to the Radio with CD (MP3) desired level. To adjust the bass or treble: BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, 2. Press MENU to display the radio 1.
Page 177 Infotainment System If a station's frequency is weak or if Unique EQ settings can be saved Adjusting the Speakers there is static, decrease the treble. for each source. (Balance/Fade) Radio with CD (MP3) ® To quickly adjust bass, midrange, If the radio has a Bose audio or treble to the middle position, system, the EQ settings are either...
Page 178: Radio
Infotainment System To quickly adjust all speaker and Radio (Information) (RDS Features): tone controls to the middle position, For vehicles with RDS features, press the knob for more than AM-FM Radio press to display additional two seconds. text information related to Radio Data System (RDS) the current FM-RDS station.
Page 179 Infotainment System To change the Auto Text setting: SEEK: Press to seek or scan SEEK: Press to seek or scan stations with a strong signal in the stations with a strong signal in the 1. Press MENU to display the radio selected band.
Page 180: Storing Radio Stations
Infotainment System Storing Radio Stations Storing a Radio Station as a 3. Press and hold one of the Preset, Radio with CD (Base) 6 softkeys until a beep sounds. Drivers are encouraged to store Radios that have numbered 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to radio station while the vehicle is pushbuttons store radio stations store additional radio stations.
Page 181: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System Satellite Radio To change the Auto Text setting: (Information) (XM Satellite Radio Service): For vehicles 1. Press MENU to display the radio Satellite Radio Service setup menu. with XM, press to display XM is a satellite radio service additional text information 2.
Page 182 7-10 Infotainment System Finding an XM Channel 2. Press either of the two softkeys REV: Press to go to the below the desired category tab previous XM category. BAND: Press to switch between to immediately tune to the first AM, FM, or XM, if equipped. FWD: Press to go to the next XM station in that category.
Page 183 Infotainment System 7-11 Adding and Removing Categories Storing XM Channels Storing an XM Channel as a Favorite Categories cannot be added or Drivers are encouraged to store removed while the vehicle is moving To store a station as a favorite: radio station while the vehicle is faster than 8 km/h (5 mph).
Page 184 7-12 Infotainment System The number of favorites pages can XM Radio Messages Channel Unauth : This channel is be set up using the MENU button. blocked or cannot be received with XL (Explicit Language To set up the number of favorites your XM subscription package.
Page 185: Radio Reception
Infotainment System 7-13 No Subscription Please Renew: Unknown: If this message is Radio Reception XM subscription needs to be received when tuned to channel 0, Frequency interference and reactivated. Contact XM at there could be a receiver fault. static can occur during normal www.xmradio.com or call Consult with your dealer.
Page 186: Backglass Antenna
7-14 Infotainment System FM Stereo Cellular Phone Usage damaged, it could interfere with radio reception. For proper radio FM signals only reach about Cellular phone usage may cause reception, the antenna connector 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although interference with the vehicle's needs to be properly attached to the radio has a built-in electronic...
Page 187: Satellite Radio Antenna
Infotainment System 7-15 Do not apply aftermarket Audio Players If a label is added to a glass tinting with metallic film. CD, more than one CD is inserted The metallic film in some tinting into the slot at a time, or an CD Player materials will interfere with attempt is made to play scratched...
Page 188 7-16 Infotainment System Care of CDs Use an adapter ring when playing Buttons and Knobs the smaller 8 cm (3 in) discs. The buttons and knobs on the radio Store a disc in its original case or Smaller discs with the adapter control the following features.
Page 189 Infotainment System 7-17 Softkeys The radio can also play discs that FWD (Fast Forward): Press contain both uncompressed CD and hold to advance playback The six softkeys below the radio audio and MP3 files. When a disc quickly within a track. Sound is display are used to control functions contains both types of audio, the CD heard at a reduced volume and...
Page 190 7-18 Infotainment System Root Directory Track names longer than Playing an MP3 32 characters or 4 pages are The root directory is treated as a Order of Play shortened. The display does not folder. Files are stored in the root show parts of words on the last Tracks are played in the following directory when the disc or storage...
Page 191 Infotainment System 7-19 Buttons and Knobs Softkeys FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback The buttons and knobs on the radio The six softkeys below the radio quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced control the following features. display are used to control functions volume and the elapsed time of the that display as tabs.
Page 192 7-20 Infotainment System To change from playback by artist to CD Player Messages (Music Navigator): Press the playback by album: softkey below to have the files CHECK DISC: If an error message 1. Press the softkey located below played in order by artist or album. displays and/or the disc comes out, the Sort By tab.
Page 193: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-21 If any error occurs repeatedly or To use a portable audio player, Phone if an error cannot be corrected, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to contact your dealer. If the radio the radio's front auxiliary input jack. Bluetooth displays an error message, write it While a device is connected, press...
Page 194 7-22 Infotainment System Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. A Bluetooth system can use a Voice Recognition The system may not work with Bluetooth capable cell phone with The Bluetooth system uses voice all cell phones. See Pairing in a Hands Free Profile to make and recognition to interpret voice this section for more information.
Page 195 Infotainment System 7-23 Only one paired cell phone can Audio System Pairing be connected to the Bluetooth When using the in vehicle A Bluetooth cell phone must be system at a time. Bluetooth system, sound comes paired to the Bluetooth system If multiple paired cell phones through the vehicle's front audio and then connected to the vehicle...
Page 196 7-24 Infotainment System 4. Start the pairing process on the Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone cell phone that you want to pair. Phones To connect to a different cell phone, For help with this process, see The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the the cell phone manufacturer's...
Page 197 Infotainment System 7-25 Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, Numbers 1. Press and hold say Verify at any time. The system can store up to two seconds. 30 phone numbers as name tags 1.
Page 198 7-26 Infotainment System Using the Delete All Name Tags Making a Call Using the Digit Dial Command Command The digit dial command allows a Calls can be made using the This command deletes all stored phone number to be dialed by following commands.
Page 199 Infotainment System 7-27 Once connected, the person called Call Waiting Three Way Calling will be heard through the audio Call waiting must be supported on Three way calling must be speakers. the cell phone and enabled by the supported on the cell phone and wireless service carrier.
Page 200 7-28 Infotainment System Muting a Call Transferring Audio from the Voice Pass-Thru Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a call, all sounds from inside Voice pass thru allows access to During a call with the audio in the the vehicle can be muted so that the the voice recognition commands on vehicle: person on the other end of the call...
Page 201 Infotainment System 7-29 Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System (DTMF) Tones Unless information is deleted out of the in vehicle Bluetooth system, The Bluetooth system can send it will be retained indefinitely. numbers and the numbers stored This includes all saved name tags in as name tags during a call.
Page 202 7-30 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 203: Air Vents
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems This vehicle may have a dual or single climate control system. The heating, cooling, defrost, defog and ventilation can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems For vehicles with heated seats, see Heated Front Seats on page 3 7. Climate Control Systems .
Page 204 Climate Controls (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Positioning the knob between two modes can select a combination of those modes. If the airflow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air filter may need to be replaced.
Page 205 Climate Controls To change the current mode, select the side window vents and the floor For quick cool down on hot days, do one of the following: vents. When defrost is selected, the following: the system automatically forces (Vent): Air is directed to the 1.
Page 206 Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger For vehicles with heated outside (Outside Air): Press to turn rearview mirrors, the mirrors heat on outside air. An indicator light The rear window defogger uses a to help clear fog or frost from the comes on to show that it is on.
Page 207: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Climate Controls If the airflow seems low when Air Vents Maintenance the fan is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air Use the thumbwheel located Passenger Compartment filter, if equipped, may need to below or to the side of the outlet, to replaced.
Page 208 Climate Controls To change the passenger 5. Lift the air inlet grille and compartment air filter: disconnect the washer hose at the quick-connect. 1. Turn off the ignition when the windshield wipers are in the up 6. Remove the air inlet grille. position.
Page 209 Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park ... . 9-21 Fuel Shifting Out of Park ..9-23 Fuel ......9-35 Operating Parking Over Things Recommended Fuel .
Page 210: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving Information Death and injury associated with WARNING (Continued) drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Defensive Driving Driver distraction can cause Alcohol affects four things that collisions resulting in injury or Defensive driving means always anyone needs to drive a vehicle: possible death.
Page 211: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Medical research shows that Braking And, of course, actual stopping alcohol in a person's system distances vary greatly with the See Brake System Warning Light on can make crash injuries worse, surface of the road, whether it is page 5 20.
Page 212: Steering
Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while Steering Try to adjust the speed so you can the vehicle is being driven, brake drive through the curve. Maintain a Power Steering normally but do not pump the reasonable, steady speed. Wait to brakes.
Page 213: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating The vehicle can perform very recommended 9 and 3 o'clock Off-Road Recovery well in emergencies like these. positions, it can be turned a full The vehicle's right wheels can drop First apply the brakes. See Braking 180 degrees very quickly without off the edge of a road onto the on page 9 3.
Page 214: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating Ease off the accelerator and Skidding If the vehicle starts to slide, ease then, if there is nothing in the your foot off the accelerator pedal In a skid, a driver can lose way, steer so that the vehicle and quickly steer the way you control of the vehicle.
Page 215: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating While driving on a surface with Driving on Wet Roads WARNING (Continued) reduced traction, try to avoid Rain and wet roads can reduce sudden steering, acceleration, Flowing or rushing water creates vehicle traction and affect your or braking, including reducing strong forces.
Page 216: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating Other Rainy Weather Tips Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Besides slowing down, other wet Always be alert and pay attention Driving on steep hills or through weather driving tips include: to your surroundings while driving. mountains is different than driving If you become tired or sleepy, find on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 217: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Pay attention to special road Try not to break the fragile traction. WARNING signs (falling rocks area, winding If you accelerate too fast, the drive roads, long grades, passing or wheels will spin and polish the Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) no-passing zones) and take surface under the tires even more.
Page 218 9-10 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about vehicle unless there is help nearby. carbon monoxide, see Engine Clear away snow from around If possible, use the Roadside...
Page 219: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 9-11 To save fuel, run the engine for only If the Vehicle is Stuck WARNING short periods as needed to warm Slowly and cautiously spin the the vehicle and then shut the engine If the vehicle's tires spin at high wheels to free the vehicle when off and close the window most of speed, they can explode, and...
Page 220: Vehicle Load Limits
9-12 Driving and Operating Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits Tire and Loading Information Label it Out It is very important to know how Turn the steering wheel left and much weight your vehicle can right to clear the area around the carry.
Page 221 Driving and Operating 9-13 The Tire and Loading There is also important loading Subtract the combined Information label lists the information on the Certification weight of the driver and number of occupant seating label. It tells you the Gross passengers from XXX kg positions (A), and the maximum Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or XXX lbs.
Page 222 9-14 Driving and Operating Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step³4. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Page 223 Driving and Operating 9-15 vehicle's maximum vehicle The label shows the gross capacity weight and seating weight capacity of your vehicle, positions. The combined called the Gross Vehicle Weight weight of the driver, passengers, Rating (GVWR). The GVWR and cargo should never exceed includes the weight of the your vehicle's maximum vehicle vehicle, all occupants, fuel,...
Page 224 9-16 Driving and Operating If things like suitcases, tools, WARNING WARNING (Continued) packages, or anything else are put inside the vehicle, Do not load the vehicle Never stack heavier they will go as fast as the any heavier than the Gross things, like suitcases, vehicle goes.
Page 225: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-17 Do not tow a trailer during Starting and To shift out of P (Park), the ignition break-in. See Trailer must be in ON/RUN and the brake Operating Towing on page 9 45 for pedal must be applied. the trailer towing capabilities Notice: Using a tool to force the of your vehicle and more...
Page 226 9-18 Driving and Operating Do not turn the engine off when the The steering can bind with the If you leave the key in the vehicle is moving. This will cause a wheels turned off center. If this ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN loss of power assist in the brake happens, move the steering wheel position with the engine off, the...
Page 227: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating 9-19 Starting the Engine The vehicle has a When the Low Fuel warning Computer-Controlled lamp is on and the FUEL LEVEL Move the shift lever to P (Park) or Cranking System. This feature LOW message is displayed in N (Neutral).
Page 228: Engine Heater
9-20 Driving and Operating 2. If the engine does not start after Notice: The engine is designed To Use the Engine Heater 5 10 seconds, especially in very to work with the electronics in 1. Turn off the engine. cold weather (below 18°C or the vehicle.
Page 229: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 9-21 4. Before starting the engine, be The power windows will continue to Steering Column Shift Lever sure to unplug and store the work for up to 10 minutes or until If the vehicle has a steering column cord as it was before to keep it any door is opened.
Page 230: Console Shift Lever
9-22 Driving and Operating Console Shift Lever Leaving the Vehicle With the Torque Lock Engine Running If the vehicle is equipped with Torque lock is when the weight a console shift lever, use this of the vehicle puts too much WARNING procedure to shift the vehicle force on the parking pawl in the...
Page 231: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-23 Shifting Out of Park Console Shift Column Shift If the console shift lever cannot be If the column shift lever cannot be Automatic Transmission moved out of P (Park): moved out of P (Park): Shift Lock 1.
Page 232: Parking Over Things
9-24 Driving and Operating Parking Over Things Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) That Burn There are holes or openings WARNING in the vehicle body from WARNING damage or after market Engine exhaust contains carbon modifications that are not monoxide (CO) which cannot be Things that can burn could touch completely sealed.
Page 233: Running The Vehicle While
Driving and Operating 9-25 Running the Vehicle Automatic WARNING While Parked Transmission It can be dangerous to get out It is better not to park with the The automatic transmission has a of the vehicle if the automatic engine running. But if you ever have shift lever on the steering column or transmission shift lever is not to, here are some things to know.
Page 234 9-26 Driving and Operating There are several different positions Make sure the shift lever is fully To rock the vehicle back and forth to for the shift lever. in P (Park) before starting the get out of snow, ice, or sand without engine.
Page 235 Driving and Operating 9-27 Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) Notice: Driving the vehicle if you Notice: Driving in 2 (Second) for or N (Neutral) with the engine notice that it is moving slowly more than 25 miles (40 km) or at running at high speed may or not shifting gears as you speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h)
Page 236: Antilock Brake
9-28 Driving and Operating Brakes If driving safely on a wet road close to the vehicle in front of you, and it becomes necessary to there will not be enough time to slam on the brakes and continue apply the brakes if that vehicle Antilock Brake braking to avoid a sudden obstacle, suddenly slows or stops.
Page 237: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-29 Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold Ride Control Systems the brake pedal down and push the parking brake pedal. When you Traction Control lift your foot off the parking brake System (TCS) pedal, the pedal will follow it to the released position.
Page 238 9-30 Driving and Operating The system may be heard or felt while it is working, but this is normal. If cruise control is being used when TCS begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically When the system is on, this warning To turn the system on or off, press disengage.
Page 239: Electronic Stability
Driving and Operating 9-31 Electronic Stability For more information, see Ride The Electronic Stability Control System Messages on Control (ESC) system is Control (ESC) page 5 35. automatically enabled whenever you start your vehicle. To assist Your vehicle may have an the driver with vehicle directional Electronic Stability Control (ESC) control, especially in slippery road...
Page 240: Cruise Control
9-32 Driving and Operating and you want to rock your vehicle Cruise Control to attempt to free it. It may also be With cruise control, you can necessary to turn off the system maintain a speed of about 40 km/h when driving in extreme off-road (25 mph) or more without keeping conditions where high wheel spin is...
Page 241 Driving and Operating 9-33 If your vehicle has the Traction If the cruise button is on when not (On/Off): Press to turn cruise Control System (TCS) and the in use, it could get bumped and control on and off. The indicator is lit cruise control is on, TCS will begin go into cruise when not desired.
Page 242 9-34 Driving and Operating To slow down in small amounts, Increasing Speed While Using Ending Cruise Control press the SET button briefly. Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise Each time this is done, the If the cruise control system is control: vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h already activated:...
Page 243: Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-35 Fuel Recommended Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline Use of the recommended fuel with a posted octane rating of 87 or is an important part of the proper higher. If the octane rating is less maintenance of this vehicle. than 87, an audible knocking noise, To help keep the engine clean commonly referred to as spark...
Page 244: Gasoline Specifications (U.s. And Canada Only)
9-36 Driving and Operating Gasoline Specifications California Fuel Fuels in Foreign (U.S. and Canada Only) Requirements Countries At a minimum, gasoline If the vehicle is certified to meet Never use leaded gasoline or any should meet ASTM specification California Emissions Standards, other fuel not recommended in the D 4814 in the United States it is designed to operate on fuels...
Page 245: Fuel Additives
Driving and Operating 9-37 Fuel Additives For customers who do not use Notice: This vehicle was not TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline designed for fuel that contains To provide cleaner air, all regularly, one bottle of GM Fuel methanol. Do not use fuel gasolines in the United States are System Treatment PLUS, added containing methanol.
Page 246: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
9-38 Driving and Operating Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) Many service stations will not have To ensure quick starts in the an 85% ethanol fuel (E85) pump wintertime, the E85 fuel must Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge available. The U.S. Department be formulated properly for your and a yellow fuel cap can use either of Energy has an alternative fuels...
Page 247: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating 9-39 E85 has less energy per liter Filling the Tank (gallon) than gasoline, so you will need to refill the fuel tank more WARNING often when using E85 than when you are using gasoline. See Filling Fuel vapor burns violently and a the Tank on page 9 39.
Page 248 9-40 Driving and Operating While refueling, hang the tethered When replacing the fuel cap, turn WARNING fuel cap on the hook on the inside of it clockwise until it clicks. Make the fuel door. sure the cap is fully installed. The If a fire starts while you are diagnostic system can determine if refueling, do not remove the...
Page 249: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-41 Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact Information with the inside of the fill WARNING Only use towing equipment that opening before operating the has been designed for the vehicle. Never fill a portable fuel container nozzle.
Page 250 9-42 Driving and Operating Then, during the first 800 km Driving Characteristics Driving with a Trailer (500 miles) that a trailer is and Towing Tips Towing a trailer requires a certain towed, do not drive over 80 km/h amount of experience. Get to know (50 mph) and do not make starts Pulling a Trailer the rig before setting out for the...
Page 251 Driving and Operating 9-43 Following Distance Making Turns Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Stay at least twice as far behind the Notice: Making very sharp turns vehicle ahead as you would when while trailering could cause the The arrows on the instrument panel driving the vehicle without a trailer.
Page 252 9-44 Driving and Operating Driving on Grades Parking on Hills 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the parking brake and shift Notice: Do not tow on steep the transmission into P (Park). WARNING continuous grades exceeding 5. Release the brake pedal. 9.6 km (6 miles).
Page 253: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 9-45 Things that are especially important Trailer Towing Notice: Pulling a trailer in trailer operation are automatic improperly can damage the transmission fluid, engine oil, belts, vehicle and result in costly WARNING cooling system and brake system. repairs not covered by the It is a good idea to inspect these vehicle warranty.
Page 254 9-46 Driving and Operating The following information has many Weight of the Trailer Ask your dealer for trailering time-tested, important trailering tips information or advice, or write us at How heavy can a trailer safely be? and safety rules. Many of these are our Customer Assistance Offices.
Page 255: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-47 If towing a trailer, the tongue load After loading the trailer, weigh Towing Equipment must be added to the GVW because the trailer and then the tongue, Hitches the vehicle will be carrying that separately, to see if the weights are weight, too.
Page 256: Conversions And Add-Ons
9-48 Driving and Operating Safety Chains Trailer Brakes Conversions and Always attach chains between Because the vehicle has antilock Add-Ons the vehicle and the trailer. Cross brakes, do not try to tap into the the safety chains under the tongue vehicle's hydraulic brake system.
Page 257: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..10-15 Headlamp Aiming Cooling System ... . 10-16 Headlamp Aiming ..10-32 Engine Coolant .
Page 258: General Information
10-2 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Wheel Alignment and Tire General Information Balance ....10-63 Tires ......10-42 For service and parts needs, Wheel Replacement .
Page 259: California Proposition
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition California Perchlorate Accessories and 65 Warning Materials Requirements Modifications Most motor vehicles, including this Certain types of automotive Adding non dealer accessories or one, contain and/or emit chemicals applications, such as airbag making modifications to the vehicle known to the State of California to initiators, seat belt pretensioners, can affect vehicle performance...
Page 260: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care module or software modifications, Vehicle Checks WARNING (Continued) is not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect Doing Your Own Be sure to use the remaining warranty coverage for proper nuts, bolts, and Service Work affected parts.
Page 261: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 about how to service the vehicle Hood than this manual can. To order the To open the hood, do the following: proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 13 13. This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on...
Page 262: Overview
10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 3.5 L V6 Engine Shown, 3.9 L V6 Engine Similar...
Page 263: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Windshield Washer Fluid H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See When Engine Oil Reservoir. See Adding Washer to Add Engine Oil under To ensure proper engine Fluid under Washer Fluid on Engine Oil on page 10 7. performance and long life, page 10 25.
Page 264 10-8 Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil Notice: Do not add too much oil. Oil levels above or below It is a good idea to check the the acceptable operating range engine oil level at each fuel fill. shown on the dipstick are harmful In order to get an accurate to the engine.
Page 265 Vehicle Care 10-9 Selecting the Right Engine Oil Failure to use the recommended engine oil or equivalent can Selecting the right engine oil result in engine damage not depends on both the proper oil covered by the vehicle warranty. specification and viscosity grade: If you are unsure whether the oil is approved to the dexos Specification...
Page 266 10-10 Vehicle Care Use of oils that do not meet the Cold Temperature Operation: dexos specification, however, may In an area of extreme cold, result in reduced performance under where the temperature falls certain circumstances. below 29°C ( 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used.
Page 267: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-11 Engine Oil Additives/Engine What to Do with Used Oil Engine Oil Life System Oil Flushes Used engine oil contains certain When to Change Engine Oil elements that can be unhealthy Do not add anything to the oil. This vehicle has a computer system for your skin and could even cause The recommended oils with the...
Page 268: Automatic Transmission
10-12 Vehicle Care See Engine Oil Messages on How to Reset the Engine Oil Automatic Transmission page 5 33. Change the oil as Life System Fluid soon as possible within the next Reset the system whenever the 1 000 km (600 mi). It is possible When to Check and Change engine oil is changed so that the that, if driving under the best...
Page 269 Vehicle Care 10-13 How to Check Automatic Wait at least 30 minutes before Checking the Fluid Level checking the transmission fluid Transmission Fluid Prepare your vehicle as follows: level if you have been driving: Because this operation can be a 1.
Page 270 10-14 Vehicle Care Then, without shutting off the 2. Push it back in all the way, wait How to Add Fluid engine, follow these steps: three seconds, and then pull it Refer to Recommended Fluids back out again. 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it and Lubricants on page 11 6 to with a clean rag or paper towel.
Page 271: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care 10-15 Notice: Use of the incorrect When to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace the engine air automatic transmission fluid cleaner/filter do the following: Cleaner/Filter may damage the vehicle, and the Inspect the air cleaner/filter at damages may not be covered by the scheduled maintenance the vehicle warranty.
Page 272: Cooling System
10-16 Vehicle Care Cooling System WARNING The cooling system allows the Operating the engine with the air engine to maintain the correct cleaner/filter off can cause you working temperature. or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires.
Page 273: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-17 Engine Coolant WARNING WARNING (Continued) The cooling system in the vehicle ® An electric engine cooling fan Do not run the engine if there is filled with DEX-COOL engine under the hood can start up is a leak. If you run the engine, it coolant.
Page 274 10-18 Vehicle Care What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Notice: If extra inhibitors drinkable water and DEX-COOL and/or additives are used in coolant. If using this mixture, the vehicle cooling system, WARNING nothing else needs to be added. the vehicle could be damaged.
Page 275 Vehicle Care 10-19 Checking Coolant When the engine is cold, the coolant Notice: This vehicle has a level should be at or above the specific coolant fill procedure. The vehicle must be on a level COLD FILL line on the coolant Failure to follow this procedure surface when checking the coolant recovery tank.
Page 276 10-20 Vehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the WARNING (Continued) Radiator They are under pressure, and if WARNING you turn the surge tank pressure even a little they can An electric engine cooling fan come out at high speed. Never under the hood can start up 1.
Page 277: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 10-21 3. Fill the cooling system with 5. Install the coolant recovery Engine Overheating the proper DEX-COOL coolant tank cap and the pressure cap. The vehicle has several indicators mixture, up to the base of the After a day or two of driving, to warn of engine overheating.
Page 278 10-22 Vehicle Care If it is decided not to lift the hood Notice: Engine damage from If Steam is Coming from the when this warning appears, but running the engine without Engine Compartment instead get service help right away, coolant is not covered by the see Roadside Assistance Program warranty.
Page 279 Vehicle Care 10-23 If No Steam is Coming from If the overheat warning is displayed WARNING (Continued) with no sign of steam: the Engine Compartment 1. Turn the air off. If you keep driving when the If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen vehicles engine is overheated, 2.
Page 280: Overheated Engine Protection
10-24 Vehicle Care If the temperature overheat gauge Overheated Engine Notice: After driving in the is no longer in the overheat zone overheated engine protection Protection or an overheat warning no longer operating mode, to avoid engine Operating Mode displays, the vehicle can be driven. damage, allow the engine to cool Continue to drive the vehicle slowly before attempting any repair.
Page 281: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-25 When to Check Power Steering 4. Replace the cap and completely Washer Fluid tighten it. Fluid What to Use 5. Remove the cap again and look It is not necessary to regularly When the vehicle needs windshield at the fluid level on the dipstick.
Page 282: Brakes
10-26 Vehicle Care Do not mix water with Brakes ready-to-use washer fluid. This vehicle has disc brakes. Water can cause the solution Disc brake pads have built-in wear to freeze and damage the indicators that make a high-pitched washer fluid tank and other warning sound when the brake pads parts of the washer system.
Page 283: Brake Adjustment
Vehicle Care 10-27 Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment Brake Fluid can cause a brake squeal when Every time the brakes are applied, the brakes are first applied or with or without the vehicle moving, lightly applied. This does not mean the brakes adjust for wear.
Page 284 10-28 Vehicle Care Do not top off the brake fluid. What to Add Notice: Adding fluid does not correct a Use only new DOT 3 brake Using the wrong fluid leak. If fluid is added when the fluid from a sealed container. can badly damage brake linings are worn, there will be too See Recommended Fluids and...
Page 285: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-29 Battery Vehicle Storage Starter Switch Check Refer to the replacement number WARNING WARNING shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. Batteries have acid that can burn When you are doing this See Engine Compartment Overview you and gas that can explode.
Page 286: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
10-30 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission 3. With the engine off, turn the Park Brake and P (Park) ignition on, but do not start the Shift Lock Control Mechanism Check engine. Without applying the Function Check regular brake, try to move the WARNING shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort.
Page 287: Wiper Blade Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-31 Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Wiper Blade Replacement vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Windshield wiper blades should your foot on the regular brake, be inspected for wear or cracking. set the parking brake. See Scheduled Maintenance on To check the parking brake's page 11 2 for more information holding ability: With the engine...
Page 288: Headlamp Aiming
10-32 Vehicle Care To remove and replace the wiper 4. Be sure the two wiper blade Headlamp Aiming blade element do the following: element notches are engaged Headlamp aim has been preset by the last claw set, and that 1. The wiper blade element has at the factory and should need no all the other claws are properly two notches at one end which...
Page 289: Bulb Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-33 Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn To replace one of these bulbs: Signal, Sidemarker, and 1. Open the hood. See Hood on For the proper type of replacement page 10 5. Parking Lamps bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 37.
Page 290 10-34 Vehicle Care 6. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and remove it from the retaining ring by pulling it away from the headlamp. 7. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by raising the lock tab and pulling the connector away from the bulb's base.
Page 291: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps
Vehicle Care 10-35 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps 12. Push down on the plastic 13. Reinstall the screw from the headlamp retainer to reinstall it. headlamp assembly. A. Rear Sidemarker Lamp B. Back-up Lamp C. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal...
Page 292: License Plate Lamp
10-36 Vehicle Care To replace one of these bulbs: 9. Push the new bulb straight in until it clicks to install it. 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2 10. 10. Reverse steps 1 through 7 to reinstall. 2.
Page 293: Replacement Bulbs
Vehicle Care 10-37 Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Fuses and circuit breakers protect the following in the vehicle: Exterior Lamp Bulb Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Number Overload Windshield Wiper Motor Back-Up 921LL Power Windows and Other The vehicle has fuses and circuit Front Parking/ Power Accessories breakers to protect against an...
Page 294: Fuses And Circuit
10-38 Vehicle Care Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle some cases to remain off. Have are protected from short circuits by the headlamp wiring checked right a combination of fuses and circuit away if the lamps go on and off or...
Page 295 Vehicle Care 10-39 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Air Conditioning Center Electronic A/C CMPRSR Compressor CHMSL/ High Mounted ETC/ECM Throttle BCK UP Stoplamp, Control, ECM Antilock Brake Back up Lamp ABS MTR 1 System (ABS) FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 Motor 1 DISPLAY Display...
Page 296 10-40 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Relay Usage Interior Lamps, Passenger Side Air Conditioning INT LTS/ Instrument Panel RT LO BEAM Low Beam CMPRSR Compressor PNL DIM Dimmer Headlamp FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 Driver Side Passenger Side RT PARK FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 LT HI BEAM...
Page 297: Block
Vehicle Care 10-41 Instrument Panel Fuse Fuses Usage Block AIRBAG Airbags Amplifier Auxiliary Outlets CNSTR Canister DR/LCK Door Locks HTD/SEAT Heated Seats PWR/MIR Power Mirrors PWR/SEAT Power Seats The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and PWR/WNDW Power Window features shown.
Page 298: Tires
10-42 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose the Replace any tires that have same danger as overloaded been damaged by impacts Every new GM vehicle has tires. The resulting crash with potholes, curbs, etc. high-quality tires made by could cause serious injury.
Page 299: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Vehicle Care 10-43 Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the (D) Tire Identification Tire Size illustration later in this Number (TIN) The letters Useful information about a section for more detail. and numbers following the DOT tire is molded into its sidewall. (Department of Transportation) (B) TPC Spec (Tire The examples below show a...
Page 300 10-44 Vehicle Care (G) Maximum Cold Inflation (B) Temporary Use Only The TIN shows the Load Limit Maximum load The compact spare tire or manufacturer and plant that can be carried and the temporary use tire has a tread code, tire size, and date maximum pressure needed life of approximately 5 000 km the tire was manufactured.
Page 301: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 10-45 (F) Tire Size A combination Tire Designations (B) Tire Width The three digit of letters and numbers define a number indicates the tire section Tire Size tire's width, height, aspect ratio, width in millimeters from construction type, and service sidewall to sidewall.
Page 302: Tire Terminology And Definitions
10-46 Vehicle Care (E) Rim Diameter Diameter of Accessory Weight Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic the wheel in inches. combined weight of optional tire in which the plies are laid accessories. Some examples at alternate angles less than (F) Service Description These of optional accessories are, 90 degrees to the centerline...
Page 303 Vehicle Care 10-47 DOT Markings A code Intended Outboard Sidewall Maximum Loaded Vehicle molded into the sidewall of The side of an asymmetrical tire, Weight The sum of curb a tire signifying that the tire that must always face outward weight, accessory weight, is in compliance with the U.S.
Page 304 10-48 Vehicle Care Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Sidewall The portion of a tire UTQGS (Uniform Tire A tire used on passenger cars between the tread and the bead. Quality Grading Standards) and some light duty trucks and A tire information system Speed Rating multipurpose vehicles.
Page 305: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-49 Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire Pressure Overinflated tires, or tires Tire Load on an individual tire that have too much air, can Tires need the correct amount due to curb weight, accessory result in: of air pressure to operate weight, occupant weight, and Unusual wear.
Page 306 10-50 Vehicle Care For additional information How to Check If the cold tire inflation pressure regarding how much weight matches the recommended Use a good quality pocket-type the vehicle can carry, and pressure on the Tire and gauge to check tire pressure. an example of the Tire and Loading Information label, You cannot tell if the tires are...
Page 307: System
Vehicle Care 10-51 Tire Pressure Monitor As an added safety feature, your Please note that the TPMS is vehicle has been equipped with not a substitute for proper tire System a tire pressure monitoring system maintenance, and it is the driver's (TPMS) that illuminates a low responsibility to maintain correct The Tire Pressure Monitor System...
Page 308: Operation
10-52 Vehicle Care When the malfunction indicator Federal Communications is illuminated, the system may Commission (FCC) and not be able to detect or signal low Industry Canada tire pressure as intended. TPMS See Radio Frequency malfunctions may occur for a variety Statement on page 13 17 for of reasons, including the installation information regarding Part 15...
Page 309 Vehicle Care 10-53 For additional information and The TPMS can warn about a TPMS Malfunction Light and details about the DIC operation low tire pressure condition but Message and displays, see Driver Information it does not replace normal tire The TPMS will not function Center (DIC) on page 5 26 and maintenance.
Page 310 10-54 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching Replacement tires or wheels do TPMS Sensor Matching process was not done or not match the original equipment Process not completed successfully tires or wheels. Tires and wheels Each TPMS sensor has a unique after rotating the tires.
Page 311 Vehicle Care 10-55 There are two minutes to match 4. Start with the driver side 8. Proceed to the driver side rear the first tire/wheel position, and front tire. tire, and repeat the procedure five minutes overall to match all in Step 5.
Page 312: Tire Inspection
10-56 Vehicle Care The tire has a puncture, cut, Tire Inspection See When It Is Time for New or other damage that cannot Tires on page 10 57 and Wheel GM recommends that the tires, be repaired well because of Replacement on page 10 63.
Page 313: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care 10-57 After the tires have been When It Is Time for New WARNING rotated, adjust the front and rear Tires inflation pressures as shown on Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Factors such as maintenance, the Tire and Loading Information parts to which it is fastened, can temperatures, driving speeds,...
Page 314: Buying New Tires
10-58 Vehicle Care See Tire Inspection on page 10 56 Vehicle Storage Buying New Tires and Tire Rotation on page 10 56 for Tires age when stored normally GM has developed and matched more information. mounted on a parked vehicle. specific tires for the vehicle.
Page 315 Vehicle Care 10-59 GM's exclusive TPC Spec will help keep the vehicle WARNING system considers over a dozen performing most like it did critical specifications that when the tires were new. Mixing tires could cause you impact the overall performance Replacing less than a full set to lose control while driving.
Page 316: Different Size Tires And Wheels
10-60 Vehicle Care Vehicles that have a tire Different Size Tires and WARNING pressure monitoring system Wheels could give an inaccurate Using bias-ply tires on the If wheels or tires are installed that low pressure warning if vehicle may cause the wheel are a different size than the original non TPC Spec rated tires rim flanges to develop cracks...
Page 317: Uniform Tire Quality
Vehicle Care 10-61 Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) system WARNING does not apply to deep Grading tread, winter-type snow tires, If different sized wheels Quality grades can be found space-saver, or temporary use are used, there may not where applicable on the tire spare tires, tires with nominal be an acceptable level of sidewall between tread shoulder...
Page 318 10-62 Vehicle Care Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C Temperature A, B, C The treadwear grade is a The traction grades, from The temperature grades comparative rating based highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, are A (the highest), B, and C, on the wear rate of the tire and C.
Page 319: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-63 Warning: The temperature Wheel Replacement WARNING grade for this tire is established Replace any wheel that is bent, for a tire that is properly Using the wrong replacement cracked, or badly rusted or inflated and not overloaded. wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel corroded.
Page 320: Tire Chains
10-64 Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains WARNING (Continued) WARNING WARNING Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer Replacing a wheel with a used Do not use tire chains. There is recommends it for use on the one is dangerous.
Page 321: If A Tire Goes Flat
Vehicle Care 10-65 If a Tire Goes Flat under control by steering the way WARNING you want the vehicle to go. It may It is unusual for a tire to blowout be very bumpy and noisy, but you Lifting a vehicle and getting while you are driving, especially can still steer.
Page 322: Tire Changing
10-66 Vehicle Care When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), Tire Changing WARNING use the following example as a Removing the Spare Tire and guide to assist in the placement Changing a tire can be of wheel blocks (A). Tools dangerous.
Page 323 Vehicle Care 10-67 5. Remove the compact spare tire. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire This vehicle may have aluminum wheels with exposed wheel nuts. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet.
Page 324 10-68 Vehicle Care If needed, finish loosening them with your fingers. The plastic nut caps will not come off. If needed, use the flat end of the wheel wrench and pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off. The edge of the wheel cover could be sharp, so do not try to remove it with your bare hands.
Page 325 Vehicle Care 10-69 4. Put the compact spare tire WARNING near you. Lifting a vehicle and getting WARNING under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the Getting under a vehicle when it appropriate safety equipment and is jacked up is dangerous. If the training.
Page 326 10-70 Vehicle Care WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 327 Vehicle Care 10-71 WARNING (Continued) to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts. See Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications.
Page 328 10-72 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire To store a full-size tire: and Tools 1. Install the tools in their original location in the trunk area and WARNING secure. 2. Place the tire valve stem facing Storing a jack, a tire, or other down and the protector/guide equipment in the passenger placed through a wheel bolt...
Page 329 Vehicle Care 10-73 A. Cover A. Retainer B. Retainer B. Full-Size Flat Tire C. Compact Spare Tire C. Protective Guide D. Wing Nut D. Extension Bolt Screw E. Jack E. Wing Nut Wheel Wrench Jack G. Extension Protector G. Wheel Wrench H.
Page 330: Compact Spare Tire
10-74 Vehicle Care Compact Spare Tire After installing the compact spare Notice: When the compact on the vehicle, you should stop as spare is installed, do not take soon as possible and make sure the vehicle through an automatic WARNING the spare tire is correctly inflated.
Page 331: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 10-75 Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps 2. Get the vehicles close enough could result in costly damage to so the jumper cables can reach, For more information about the the vehicle that would not be but be sure the vehicles are vehicle battery, see Battery on covered by the warranty.
Page 332 10-76 Vehicle Care Notice: If the radio or other 4. Open the hoods and locate the accessories are left on during batteries. Find the positive (+) the jump starting procedure, they and negative ( ) terminal could be damaged. The repairs locations on each vehicle.
Page 333 Vehicle Care 10-77 5. Check that the jumper cables WARNING WARNING (Continued) do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could An electric fan can start up even add water to take care of that get a shock. The vehicles could when the engine is not running first.
Page 334 10-78 Vehicle Care 6. Connect the red positive (+) 9. Connect the other end of the cable to the positive (+) terminal negative ( ) cable at least 45 cm location of the vehicle with the (18 in) away from the dead dead battery.
Page 335: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-79 To disconnect the jumper cables Towing Recreational Vehicle from both vehicles, do the following: Towing 1. Disconnect the black Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing means negative ( ) cable from the towing the vehicle behind another Notice: To avoid damage, vehicle that had the dead vehicle such as a motor home.
Page 336 10-80 Vehicle Care Here are some important things to Dinghy Towing Dolly Towing consider before recreational vehicle towing: What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. What is the distance that will be travelled? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow.
Page 337: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-81 5. Use an adequate clamping Appearance Care Notice: Certain cleaners contain device designed for towing to chemicals that can damage ensure that the front wheels are the emblems or nameplates on Exterior Care locked into the straight position. the vehicle.
Page 338 10-82 Vehicle Care Approved cleaning products can be Cleaning Exterior Notice: Machine compounding obtained from your dealer. Follow all or aggressive polishing on a Lamps/Lenses manufacturers' directions regarding basecoat/clearcoat paint finish Use only lukewarm or cold water, correct product usage, necessary may damage it.
Page 339 Vehicle Care 10-83 Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Windshield and Wiper Blades Aluminum Wheels Parts Clean the outside of the windshield Notice: Using strong soaps, Bright metal parts should be with glass cleaner. chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaned regularly to keep their cleaners, brushes, or cleaners Clean the rubber blades using luster.
Page 340 10-84 Vehicle Care The surface of these wheels is Tires Finish Damage similar to the painted surface of To clean the tires, use a stiff brush Any stone chips, fractures or deep the vehicle. Do not use strong with tire cleaner. scratches in the finish should be soaps, chemicals, abrasive repaired right away.
Page 341: Interior Care
Vehicle Care 10-85 Dirt packed in close areas of the Chemical Paint Spotting Interior Care frame should be loosened before Some weather and atmospheric The interior will continue to look being flushed. Your dealer or an conditions can create a chemical its best if it is cleaned often.
Page 342 10-86 Vehicle Care Use only mild, neutral-pH Your dealer has products for Cleaners can contain solvents that soaps. Avoid laundry detergents cleaning the interior. When can become concentrated in the or dishwashing soaps with cleaning the interior, only use interior. Before using cleaners, degreasers.
Page 343 Vehicle Care 10-87 Fabric/Carpet To clean: If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft lifter may be necessary. Test a small cloth with water or club soda. brush attachment to remove dust hidden area for colorfastness before and loose dirt.
Page 344 10-88 Vehicle Care Leather/Leatherette Do not use heat, steam, spot Instrument Panel, Vinyl and lifters or spot removers, or shoe other Plastic Surfaces Leather, and lighter colored leather polish on leather. Many commercial in particular, will need more frequent To remove dust, a soft cloth leather cleaners and coatings that cleaning to prevent the buildup of dampened with water can be...
Page 345: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-89 Some commercial products may Care of Safety Belts WARNING (Continued) increase gloss on the instrument Keep belts clean and dry. panel. The increase in gloss may cause unintended acceleration cause annoying reflections in the WARNING windshield and even make it difficult and/or increased stopping to see through the windshield under distance which can cause a...
Page 346 10-90 Vehicle Care Use the floor mat with the Removing and Replacing the correct side up. Do not turn Floor Mat it over. Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat. Use only a single floor mat on the driver side.
Page 347: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Because of all the different ways people use vehicles, maintenance Maintenance Maintenance needs vary. The vehicle might need intervals, checks, inspections, more frequent checks and services. recommended fluids, and Please read the information under lubricants are necessary to Scheduled Maintenance.
Page 348: Scheduled Maintenance
11-2 Service and Maintenance The proper replacement parts, Scheduled WARNING fluids, and lubricants to use are Maintenance listed in Recommended Fluids Performing maintenance work and Lubricants on page 11 6 and When the Change Engine Oil can be dangerous. Some jobs Maintenance Replacement Parts on can cause serious injury.
Page 349 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Windshield wiper blade Brake system inspection If the engine oil life system is reset inspection for wear, cracking, (or every 12 months, whichever accidentally, service the vehicle or contamination and windshield occurs first). within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since and wiper blade cleaning, the last service.
Page 350 11-4 Service and Maintenance Fuel system inspection for Accelerator pedal check for Once a Month damage or leaks. damage, high effort, or binding. Tire inflation pressures Replace if needed. Exhaust system and nearby heat check. See Tire Pressure on shields inspection for loose or Throttle system inspection page 10 49.
Page 351 Service and Maintenance 11-5 First Engine Oil Change After or used for taxi, police, First Engine Oil Change After Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles or delivery service. Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles See Automatic Transmission Passenger compartment Automatic transmission fluid and Fluid on page 10 12.
Page 352: Lubricants, And Parts
11-6 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification Engine Oil mark.
Page 353 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Automatic Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, Key Lock Cylinders in Canada 10953474). Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723) Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 354: Maintenance Replacement Parts
11-8 Service and Maintenance 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 ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 10350737 A2962C Engine Oil Filter 3.5L and 3.9L V6 Flexible Fuel Engines 19210285 PF61...
Page 355: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-9 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. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 356 11-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 357 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 358 11-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 359: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN Vehicle Identification is the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 360: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 6 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood.
Page 361: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3.5L FlexFuel V6 Automatic 1.01 mm (0.040 in) 3.9L FlexFuel V6 Automatic 1.01 mm (0.040 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.5L V6 and 3.9L V6 Engines...
Page 362 12-4 Technical Data NOTES...
Page 363: Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-15...
Page 364 That is why we suggest you may reject it and proceed with without further help, in the U.S., following Step One first. any other venue for relief available call the Chevrolet Customer to you. STEP THREE U.S. Owners: Assistance Center at...
Page 365: Customer Assistance
Two, General Motors of Canada Customer Communication assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, of its participation in a no-charge 1-800-263-7854 (French), the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
Page 366: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
1-800-496-9994 hard of hearing, or speech-impaired (Except Puerto Rico and and who use Text Telephones Canada (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY U.S. Virgin Islands) General Motors of Canada Limited equipment available at its Customer General Motors de Mexico, Customer Communication Centre, Assistance Center.
Page 367: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center Other Helpful Links Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have Chevrolet www.chevrolet.com Chevrolet Owner Center (U.S.) access to: Chevrolet Merchandise www.chevyownercenter.com My Showroom: Find and save www.chevymall.com information on vehicles and...
Page 368: Program
13-6 Customer Information GM Mobility General Motors of Canada Calling for Assistance also has a Mobility Program. Reimbursement Program When calling Roadside Assistance, Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) have the following information for details. TTY users call ready: 1-800-263-3830. Your name, home address, and Roadside Assistance home telephone number.
Page 369 New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Roadside Assistance before this service is given. Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to Emergency Tow from a Public Impound towing caused by make any changes or discontinue Road or Highway: Tow to the violation of any laws.
Page 370: Scheduling Service
13-8 Customer Information Trip Interruption Benefits Services Specific to Scheduling Service and Assistance: Must be Canadian-Purchased Vehicles Appointments over 250 kilometers from Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement where your trip was started When the vehicle requires is approximately $5 Canadian. to qualify. General Motors warranty service, contact the dealer Diesel fuel delivery may be of Canada Limited requires...
Page 371: Courtesy Transportation
Customer Information 13-9 Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement Program Warranty service can generally If the vehicle requires overnight be completed while you wait. To enhance your ownership warranty repairs, and public However, if you are unable experience, we and our participating transportation is used instead to wait, GM helps to minimize...
Page 372: Collision Damage Repair
13-10 Customer Information Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Collision Damage Repair Information The dealer may arrange to If the vehicle is involved in a provide you with a courtesy All program options, such as shuttle collision and it is damaged, rental vehicle or reimburse you service, may not be available at have the damage repaired by a...
Page 373 Customer Information 13-11 Recycled original equipment Aftermarket collision parts are Insuring The Vehicle parts may also be used for repair. also available. These are made Protect your investment in the These parts are typically removed by companies other than GM and GM vehicle with comprehensive from vehicles that were total losses may not have been tested for the...
Page 374 13-12 Customer Information If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage company may require you to have Repair Process Driver name, address, and insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. In the event that the vehicle requires Genuine GM Original Equipment damage repairs, GM recommends Driver license number.
Page 375: Service Publications
Customer Information 13-13 Remember, if the vehicle is leased, Service Publications Owner Information you may be obligated to have the Ordering Information Owner publications are written vehicle repaired with Genuine specifically for owners and intended GM parts, even if your insurance Service Manuals to provide basic operational coverage does not pay the full cost.
Page 376: Reporting Safety Defects
13-14 Customer Information Current and Past Models Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual Technical Service Bulletins and Defects problems between you, your Manuals are available for current dealer, or General Motors. and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects To contact NHTSA, you may ORDER TOLL FREE: to the United States...
Page 377: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
Transport Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: information about the vehicle s Canada immediately, and notify Chevrolet Motor Division performance and how it is driven. General Motors of Canada Limited. Chevrolet Customer Assistance For example, the vehicle uses...
Page 378: Event Data Recorders
13-16 Customer Information Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better GM will not access this data or understanding of the circumstances share it with others except: with This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur. the consent of the vehicle owner Recorder (EDR).
Page 379: Onstar
Customer Information 13-17 ® OnStar Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement If the vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that system may also record data in vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that crash or near crash like situations.
Page 380 13-18 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 381 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Antilock Brake What Will You See After System (ABS) ....9-28 Accessories and an Airbag Inflates? ..3-32 Warning Light .
Page 382 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont.) Cautions, Danger, and Headlamps, Front Turn Warnings ......iv Battery ..... . . 10-29 Signal, Sidemarker, and CD Player .
Page 383 INDEX Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Customer Assistance ..13-4 Door Air Conditioning ....8-1 Offices .
Page 384 INDEX Engine (cont.) Coolant Temperature E85 Fuel ..... . . 9-38 Filter, Warning Light ....5-23 Electrical Equipment, Engine Air Cleaner .
Page 385 INDEX Fuel ......9-35 Additives .....9-37 Garage Door Opener .
Page 386 INDEX High-Beam On Light ... 5-25 LATCH, Lower Anchors and Highway Hypnosis ....9-8 Tethers for Children ..3-51 Key and Lock Messages .
Page 387 INDEX Lights (cont.) Messages (cont.) Ride Control System ..5-35 High/Low Beam Changer ..6-3 Maintenance Safety Belt Reminders ..5-14 Service Vehicle .
Page 388 INDEX Power Door Locks ....2-8 Odometer ..... . 5-12 Parade Dimming .
Page 389 INDEX Remote Vehicle Start ... 2-5 Roof Replacement Bulbs ... 10-37 Sunroof ..... . .2-18 Radio Frequency Replacement Parts Rotation, Tires .
Page 390 i-10 INDEX Scheduled Maintenance ..11-2 Service (cont.) Starting the Engine ... . 9-19 Parts Identification Label ..12-1 Scheduling Appointments ..13-8 Steering .
Page 391 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont.) Transmission Sidewall Labeling ... 10-43 Automatic .....9-25 Tachometer .
Page 392 i-12 INDEX Vehicle Care Washer Fluid ....10-25 Tire Pressure ....10-49 Washer Fluid Messages .

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Chevrolet 2011 Impala Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

In Brief

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors and Doors Interior Mirrors

Keys and Locks

Initial Drive Information

Restraints

Instruments and Controls

Lighting 6-1 Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting

Infotainment

Introduction

Radio

Audio Players

Phone

Driving and Operating

Headlamp Aiming

Quick Links

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