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  • Page 1 Cascada Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..... . 2 In Brief ......5 Keys, Doors, and Windows .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Attention: Customer Service features. to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the 47911 Halyard Drive Keep this manual in the vehicle for BUICK Emblem, and CASCADA are Plymouth, MI 48170 quick reference.
  • Page 4 Introduction Danger, Warning, and Vehicle Symbol Chart Caution Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle Warning messages found on vehicle and what they mean. See the labels and in this manual describe features in this manual for hazards and what to do to avoid or information.
  • Page 5 Introduction : Oil Pressure : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Seat Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Under Pressure : Windshield Washer Fluid...

  • Page 6: In Brief

    In Brief In Brief Cruise Control ....16 Driver Information Center (DIC) ....17 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Instrument Panel System .

  • Page 7: Instrument Panel

    In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview...
  • Page 8 In Brief 1. Air Vents 0 132. 9. AM-FM Radio. See the 16. Shift Lever. See Automatic infotainment manual. Transmission 0 151. 2. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 0 121. 10. Anti-Theft Alarm System 17. Power Outlets 0 96. Indicator Light. See Vehicle Turn Signal Lever.

  • Page 9: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief Initial Drive : Press and release to initiate vehicle locator. Press and hold for at Information least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel This section provides a brief the panic alarm. overview about some of the important features that may or may See Keys 0 21 and Remote Keyless not be on your specific vehicle.

  • Page 10: Door Locks

    In Brief Canceling a Remote Start Power Door Locks Trunk Release To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the vehicle on and then off. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 26.

  • Page 11: Windows

    In Brief Windows Window Operation with Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the Convertible Top front of the control up or down. Windows will automatically lower Raise or lower the entire seat by fully when the convertible top is moving the rear of the control up lowered or raised.

  • Page 12: Heated Seats

    In Brief Power Lumbar Seatback Latches Heated Seats If available, the controls are on the If equipped, press and hold the front To fold the seatback, lift the release climate control panel. The engine of the switch to increase lumbar lever and fold the seatback forward.

  • Page 13: Head Restraint Adjustment

    In Brief See Heated Front Seats 0 50. Seat Belts Passenger Sensing System Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback The passenger sensing system recline angle as little as necessary turns off the front outboard...

  • Page 14: Mirror Adjustment

    In Brief Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Mirrors Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started.

  • Page 15: Interior Lighting

    In Brief Interior Lighting Reading Lamps Exterior Lighting Dome Lamps The exterior lamp control is to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel. The front reading lamps are in the : Turns the exterior lamps off and overhead console.

  • Page 16: Windshield Wiper/Washer

    In Brief HI : Use for fast wipes. : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the LO : Use for slow wipes. headlamps. : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition is off and the headlamps are on.

  • Page 17: Transmission

    In Brief See Dual Automatic Climate Control Vehicle Features Cruise Control System 0 129. Infotainment System Transmission See the infotainment manual for Driver Shift Control (DSC) information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, DSC allows you to shift an and voice or speech recognition.

  • Page 18: Driver Information

    In Brief SET/ : Move the thumbwheel down Lane Departure : Use the band to briefly to set the speed and activate scroll through the items in Warning (LDW) cruise control. If cruise control is each menu. already active, use to decrease If equipped, LDW may help avoid 3.

  • Page 19: Parking Assist

    In Brief Parking Assist There is one accessory power outlet Performance and on the center stack below the Maintenance If equipped, Rear Parking Assist climate controls and one on the rear (RPA) uses sensors on the rear of the center console. These outlets bumper to assist with parking and are powered when the ignition is on Traction Control/...

  • Page 20: Tire Pressure Monitor

    In Brief To turn off both TCS and tires. If the warning light comes on, Fuel stop as soon as possible and inflate StabiliTrak, press and hold the tires to the recommended until comes on in the pressure shown on the Tire and instrument cluster and the Loading Information label.

  • Page 21: E85 Or Flexfuel

    The oil life system should be reset abrupt stops. Canada: 1-800-268-6800 to 100% only following an oil change. Avoid idling the engine for long New Buick owners are automatically periods of time. enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program. When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use See Roadside Assistance Program cruise control.

  • Page 22: Keys, Doors, And Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Heated Mirrors ....34 Keys and Locks Interior Mirrors Windows Keys Interior Rearview Mirrors ..34 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror .
  • Page 23 Keys, Doors, and Windows Warning (Continued) impacted, and airbags may not deploy. To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the ignition key, do not change the way the ignition key and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if equipped, are connected to the provided key rings.

  • Page 24: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    Keys, Doors, and Windows With an active OnStar service plan, Remote Keyless Entry an OnStar Advisor may remotely (RKE) System Operation unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 280. The transmitter functions may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the Remote Keyless Entry vehicle.
  • Page 25 Keys, Doors, and Windows The turn signal indicators may flash keys will need to be reprogrammed. : Press and release one time to to indicate unlocking. See Vehicle Each vehicle can have up to eight initiate vehicle locator. The exterior Personalization 0 114.
  • Page 26 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming without learned and all previously Recognized Keys known keys will no longer work with the vehicle. Program a new key to the vehicle when a recognized key is not 6. To learn the second key, turn available.

  • Page 27: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Vehicle Start Starting the Vehicle Extending Engine Run Time To start the engine using the remote For a 10-minute extension, repeat This feature allows the engine to be start feature: Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is started from outside the vehicle.

  • Page 28: Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Turn on the hazard warning Door Locks Warning (Continued) flashers. Turn the vehicle on and then off. Warning permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Conditions in Which Remote Start Unlocked doors can be Always lock the vehicle Will Not Work dangerous.

  • Page 29: Power Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Free-Turning Locks Power Door Locks Delayed Locking The door lock cylinder turns freely This feature delays the locking of when either the wrong key is used, the doors until five seconds after all or the correct key is not fully doors are closed.

  • Page 30: Automatic Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Door Locks Lockout Protection Doors The doors will lock automatically When locking is requested with the Trunk when all doors are closed, the driver door open and the key in the ignition is on, and the vehicle is ignition, all the doors will lock and shifted out of P (Park).
  • Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows Emergency Trunk Release Warning (Continued) Handle Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control Systems in the Index. If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.

  • Page 32: Vehicle Security

    Keys, Doors, and Windows There is a glow-in-the-dark Vehicle Security On Solid : Vehicle is secured emergency trunk release handle on during the delay to arm the system. This vehicle has theft-deterrent the trunk lid. This handle will glow Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. features;...

  • Page 33: Immobilizer

    Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle alarm system will not To avoid setting off the alarm by Immobilizer Operation arm if the doors are locked with accident: This vehicle has a passive the key. Lock the vehicle after all theft-deterrent system. If the driver door is opened without occupants have left the vehicle The system does not have to be...

  • Page 34: Exterior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows When trying to start the vehicle, the Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on. Convex Mirrors If the engine does not start and the security light stays on, there is a Warning problem with the system.

  • Page 35: Folding Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Folding Mirrors Interior Mirrors Windows Manual Folding Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors Warning The vehicle has manual folding Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear mirrors. These mirrors can be folded Never leave a child, a helpless view of the area behind the vehicle.

  • Page 36: Power Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are Window Express Movement designed to improve fuel economy All windows can be opened without performance. This may result in a holding the window switch. Press pulsing sound when either rear the switch down fully and quickly window is down and the front release to express open the windows are up.
  • Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows Press to express open or pull to To program a window: Warning (Continued) express close all windows. 1. With the ignition on or in ACC/ ACCESSORY, or when Window Automatic Reversal others could be injured and the Retained Accessory Power System window could be damaged.

  • Page 38: Sun Visors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows opened. When the door is closed, Sun Visors Roof the window will raise to its previous position. Convertible Top If the window freezes to the door: Review the following before 1. Push the top of the window operating: inward while opening the door.
  • Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows 25 seconds. Make sure the top Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) operation can be completed before that speed is reached. Remove all objects from the Do not open or store the trunk that may contact the convertible top when it is convertible top when it is dirty or wet.
  • Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the radio is on, the sound may be Troubleshooting muted for a brief time due to a new Check the following if the audio system equalization being convertible top switch is not loaded. operating: Closing the Convertible Top The ignition should be on or in ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained 1.
  • Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows temperature. If necessary, move Other features may be affected moving or off, the amount of time the vehicle to a heated indoor while operating the convertible top: will vary from a few seconds to area to operate the top. about a minute.
  • Page 42 Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Closing of Top If the DIC displays the ONLY MANUAL OPERATION OF TOP POSSIBLE message: 1. Press and hold or pull and hold the front of the convertible top switch to either open or close the top.
  • Page 43 Keys, Doors, and Windows 5. With the tonneau cover being 9. Remove the cap covering the held in the half raised position, manual closure opening. There insert the hex wrench into the is a recess in the cap to snap it marked position of the flap off using a tool.
  • Page 44 Keys, Doors, and Windows At this time the vehicle can be To protect the convertible top: The large wind deflector can be driven, however the convertible placed behind the front seats. Make sure the convertible top is top is not latched at the rear completely dry before lowering it.
  • Page 45 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Insert the deflector into the 1. Turn the upper locking pins out 4. Insert the driver side pins into deflector mount. of the brackets on the wind the trim recesses. deflector. 3. Slide the deflector toward the 5.
  • Page 46 Keys, Doors, and Windows 7. Fold the front half of the 2. Insert the top of the bag in the deflector to the vertical stowage compartment. Align position. the remainder of the bag to fit, and secure it with the straps. Reverse Steps 1 7 to remove the large wind deflector.

  • Page 47: Seats And Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Seats and Airbag System Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Airbag System ....59 Restraints Rear Seat) ....85 Where Are the Airbags? .

  • Page 48: Head Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the the head restraint after the button is top of the restraint is at the same released to make sure that it is height as the top of the occupant's locked in place.

  • Page 49: Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints Active Head Restraints Rear Seats Front Seats Your vehicle has an Active Head The vehicle s rear seats have Power Seat Adjustment Restraint System in the front non-adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. These outboard seating positions. Power Driver Seat Adjustment automatically activate to reduce the The rear head restraints are...

  • Page 50: Lumbar Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints Raise or lower the entire seat by Reclining Seatbacks Tilt the top of the control forward moving the rear of the control up to raise. or down. Warning Warning Lumbar Adjustment If either seatback is not locked, it Sitting in a reclined position when could move forward in a sudden Power Lumbar...

  • Page 51: Seatback Latches

    Seats and Restraints To fold the seatback, lift the release Heated Front Seats lever and fold the seatback forward. The seat will slide forward. Warning To raise, lift the seatback to its upright position until the seat locks. If temperature change or pain to The seat will slide back to the the skin cannot be felt, the seat original position.

  • Page 52: Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints Remote Start Heated Seats Rear Seats When it is cold outside, the heated Either side of the rear seatback can seats can be turned on be folded for more cargo space or to automatically during a remote access the wind deflector bag.
  • Page 53 Seats and Restraints Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) belts and return them to their person wearing the belt could be normal stowed position before seriously injured. After raising the folding a rear seat. rear seatback, always check to be sure that the seat belts are properly routed and attached, and To fold the rear seatbacks: are not twisted.

  • Page 54: Seat Belts

    Seats and Restraints 3. Reinstall the head restraints, Seat Belts Warning (Continued) if necessary. See Lower This section describes how to use Anchors and Tethers for passengers to ride in any area of seat belts properly, and some things Children (LATCH System) 0 77 the vehicle that is not equipped not to do.

  • Page 55: How To Wear Seat Belts

    Seats and Restraints When riding in a vehicle, you travel Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why It is very important for all occupants as fast as the vehicle does. If the should I have to wear seat to buckle up. Statistics show that vehicle stops suddenly, you keep belts? unbelted people are hurt more often...

  • Page 56: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Seats and Restraints this applies force to the strong Lap-Shoulder Belt The lap-shoulder belt may lock pelvic bones and you would be if you pull the belt across you All seating positions in the vehicle less likely to slide under the lap very quickly.
  • Page 57 Seats and Restraints Pull up on the latch plate to Seat Belt Presenter make sure it is secure. If the The seat belt presenters bring the belt is not long enough, see front outboard seat belts to the front Seat Belt Extender 0 58. to help fasten them.

  • Page 58: Seat Belt Use During

    Seats and Restraints The key is removed from the Pretensioners work only once. If the Seat Belt Use During ignition. pretensioners activate in a crash, Pregnancy the pretensioners and probably The respective latch plate is other parts of the vehicle's seat belt Seat belts work for everyone, inserted into the buckle.

  • Page 59: Seat Belt Extender

    Seats and Restraints that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety System Check Warning crash. For pregnant women, as for Periodically check the seat belt anyone, the key to making seat Do not bleach or dye seat belt reminder, seat belts, buckles, latch belts effective is wearing them webbing.

  • Page 60: Replacing Seat Belt System

    Seats and Restraints Replacing Seat Belt After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System seat belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a The vehicle has the following But the seat belt assemblies that Crash airbags: were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
  • Page 61 Seats and Restraints For seat-mounted side impact Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the side of the seatback closest to Wearing your seat belt during a crash. Always wear the seat belt, the door. crash helps reduce your chance even with airbags.

  • Page 62: Where Are The Airbags

    Seats and Restraints The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions.

  • Page 63: When Should An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints severity of the impact. Deployment In addition, the vehicle has Warning (Continued) thresholds can vary with specific advanced technology frontal vehicle design. airbags. Advanced technology inflating airbag must be kept frontal airbags adjust the restraint Frontal airbags are designed to clear.

  • Page 64: What Makes An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints What Makes an Airbag But airbags would not help in many the windshield or being able to steer types of collisions, primarily the vehicle, nor does it prevent Inflate? because the occupant's motion is people from leaving the vehicle. not toward those airbags.

  • Page 65: Roll Bars

    Seats and Restraints without airbag inflation, after an See Vehicle Data Recording and Warning (Continued) event that exceeds a predetermined Privacy 0 278 and Event Data threshold. After turning the ignition Recorders 0 278. Use caution if you should attempt off and then on again, the fuel Let only qualified technicians to restart the engine after a crash...

  • Page 66: Passenger Sensing System

    Seats and Restraints designed to deploy in moderate to According to accident statistics, severe side crashes depending on children are safer when properly the location of the impact, as well as secured in a rear seat in the correct in a severe frontal impact. Roll bars child restraint for their weight are not designed to deploy in rear and size.
  • Page 67 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is The passenger sensing system is Warning (Continued) designed to turn off the front designed to turn on the front outboard passenger frontal airbag outboard passenger frontal airbag Even if the passenger sensing and knee airbag if: and knee airbag anytime the system system has turned off the front...
  • Page 68 Seats and Restraints 3. Remove any additional items 6. Restart the vehicle. Warning from the seat such as blankets, The passenger sensing system may cushions, seat covers, seat or may not turn off the airbags for a If the airbag readiness light ever heaters, or seat massagers.
  • Page 69 Seats and Restraints properly in the seat. Use the A thick layer of additional material, Warning following steps to allow the system such as a blanket or cushion, to detect that person and enable the or aftermarket equipment such as If the front outboard passenger front outboard passenger frontal seat covers, seat heaters, and seat...

  • Page 70: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    Seats and Restraints passenger airbag(s) while a Servicing the Adding Equipment to the child restraint or child occupant Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle is on the seat. If the passenger airbag(s) are turned on, the on Airbags affect how the vehicle Adding accessories that change the indicator will be lit.

  • Page 71: Airbag System Check

    Seats and Restraints operate properly if the original seat The vehicle has roll bars. See Replacing Airbag System trim is replaced with non-GM Different Size Tires and Wheels Parts after a Crash covers, upholstery, or trim; or with 0 224. GM covers, upholstery, or trim Warning Airbag System Check...

  • Page 72: Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Sit all the way back on the seat. Q: What is the proper way to Do the knees bend at the seat wear seat belts? edge? If yes, continue. If no, Older Children A: An older child should wear a return to the booster seat.

  • Page 73: Infants And Young Children

    Seats and Restraints Warning Warning Never allow more than one child Never allow a child to wear the to wear the same seat belt. The seat belt with the shoulder belt seat belt cannot properly spread behind their back. A child can be the impact forces.
  • Page 74 Seats and Restraints appropriate child restraints. Neither Warning the vehicle's seat belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Children can be seriously injured Children who are not restrained or strangled if a shoulder belt is properly can strike other people, wrapped around their neck.
  • Page 75 Seats and Restraints For each type of child restraint, Warning there are many different models available. When purchasing a child A young child's hip bones are still restraint, be sure it is designed to be so small that the vehicle's regular used in a motor vehicle.

  • Page 76: Child Restraint Systems

    Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Restraint Booster Seats A forward-facing child restraint A belt-positioning booster seat is Rear-Facing Infant Restraint provides restraint for the child's used for children who have A rear-facing child restraint provides body with the harness. outgrown their forward-facing child restraint with the seating surface restraint.

  • Page 77: Where To Put The Restraint

    Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child When securing an add-on child availability in Canada, check with restraint, refer to the instructions Transport Canada or the Provincial Restraint in the Vehicle that come with the restraint which Ministry of Transportation office. may be on the restraint itself or in a Warning Securing the Child Within the...

  • Page 78: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch System)

    Seats and Restraints Never put a rear-facing child passengers or child restraints. Warning (Continued) restraint in the front. This is because Adjacent seating positions should the risk to the rear-facing child is so not be used if the child restraint Secure rear-facing child restraints great if the airbag deploys.
  • Page 79 Seats and Restraints vehicle. This system is designed to When installing a child restraint with Not all vehicle seating positions make installation of a child restraint a top tether, you must also use have lower anchors. In this case, easier. either the lower anchors or the seat the seat belt must be used (with top belts to properly secure the child...
  • Page 80 Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints that have a : Seating positions with two top tether are designed for use with lower anchors. or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be...
  • Page 81 Seats and Restraints There are top tether anchor symbols According to accident statistics, Warning to assist you in locating the top children and infants are safer when tether anchors properly restrained in a child To reduce the risk of serious or restraint system or infant restraint fatal injuries during a crash, do system secured in a rear seating...
  • Page 82 Seats and Restraints This system is designed to make Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) installation of child restraints easier. When using lower anchors, do not but it cannot do this if it is children. Ensure that nothing is use the vehicle's seat belts. Instead wrapped around a child s neck.
  • Page 83 Seats and Restraints If you are using a single If you are using a dual tether in a rear seating tether in a rear seating position, route the tether position, route the tether under the head restraint. around the sides of the 2.1.
  • Page 84 Seats and Restraints 3. Put the child restraint on the Head Restraint Removal and seat. Attach and tighten the Reinstallation lower LATCH attachments on The rear outboard head restraints the child restraint to the lower can be removed if they interfere with anchors.

  • Page 85: Replacing Latch System Parts

    Seats and Restraints 3. Store the head restraint in the To reinstall the head restraint: Replacing LATCH System trunk of the vehicle. Parts After a Crash 4. When the child restraint is removed, reinstall the head Warning restraint before the seating position is used.

  • Page 86: Securing Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints If the child restraint or vehicle seat 3. Put the child restraint on position does not have the LATCH the seat. (With the Seat Belt in the system, you will be using the seat 4.
  • Page 87 Seats and Restraints Position the release button on 8. Tighten the top tether. See the buckle, away from the child Lower Anchors and Tethers for restraint system, so that the Children (LATCH System) 0 77. seat belt could be quickly 9.

  • Page 88: Securing Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints Warning Warning (Continued) (With the Seat Belt in the A child in a rear-facing child forward-facing child restraint in Front Seat) restraint can be seriously injured the front outboard passenger This vehicle has airbags. A rear or killed if the front outboard seat, always move the seat as far seat is a safer place to secure a...
  • Page 89 Seats and Restraints When using the lap-shoulder belt to through or around the restraint. secure the child restraint in this The child restraint instructions position, follow the instructions that will show you how. came with the child restraint and the following instructions: 1.
  • Page 90 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 seat belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of...

  • Page 91: Storage

    Storage Storage Storage Glove Box Compartments Lift up on the lever to open the glove box. Storage Compartments The glove box features a pen Warning Storage Compartments ..90 holder. Instrument Panel Storage ..90 Do not store heavy or sharp Glove Box .
  • Page 92 Storage Shopping Bag Hooks To extend the rear partition, make To enlarge the rear storage sure the pass-through flap is folded compartment when the convertible The hooks along the upper edge of down in the vertical position then top is closed, the rear storage the trunk can be used for hanging pull the strap downward to the rear.

  • Page 93: Center Console Storage

    Storage Cargo Tie-Downs Center Console Storage There may be a small storage drawer on the rear of the console. The cargo tie-downs can be used to To access the storage, the armrest secure small loads. must be in the rearward position. Press the button and lift.

  • Page 94: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status Lamps On Reminder ..109 Indicator ....101 Cruise Control Light .

  • Page 95: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Instruments and Controls Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel The steering wheel takes about while driving. three minutes to start heating. Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Controls Horn Adjustment The infotainment system can be Press on the steering wheel pad operated by using the steering to sound the horn.
  • Page 96 Instruments and Controls Wiper Parking INT : Move the windshield wiper lever to INT. Turn the INT band When using Rainsense wipes, the on the wiper lever to adjust the wipers pause briefly on the sensitivity. windshield. If the wiper lever is moved to OFF or if Rainsense and additional wipes are not required, the wipers may move to the base of...

  • Page 97: Compass

    Instruments and Controls With Rainsense, if the transmission will automatically determine when a Warning is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle GPS signal is restored and provide speed is very slow, the wipers will a heading again. In freezing weather, do not use automatically stop at the base of the the washer until the windshield is Clock...

  • Page 98: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    Instruments and Controls 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. When adding electrical equipment, Warning Lights, See Retained Accessory Power be sure to follow the installation Gauges, and (RAP) 0 148. instructions included with the equipment. See Add-On Electrical Indicators Equipment 0 172.

  • Page 99: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster...

  • Page 100: Speedometer

    Instruments and Controls Speedometer An arrow on the fuel gauge Caution indicates the side of the vehicle the The speedometer shows the vehicle fuel door is on. If the engine is operated with the speed in kilometers per hour (km/h) When the fuel is low, a message rpm s in the warning area at the and miles per hour (mph).

  • Page 101: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

    Instruments and Controls The gauge takes a few seconds If the vehicle has been operated If the driver seat belt is buckled, to stabilize after the ignition is under normal driving conditions, pull neither the light nor the chime turned on, and will go back to off the road, stop the vehicle, and comes on.

  • Page 102: Airbag Readiness Light

    Instruments and Controls The front passenger seat belt The airbag readiness light comes on reminder light and chime may turn for several seconds when the on if an object is put on the seat vehicle is started. If the light does such as a briefcase, handbag, not come on then, have it fixed grocery bag, laptop, or other...

  • Page 103: Charging System Light

    Instruments and Controls If, after several seconds, both status The charging system light comes on is working when the ignition is on indicator lights remain on, or if there briefly when the ignition is turned with the engine not running. See are no lights at all, there may be a on, but the engine is not running, as Ignition Positions 0 145.
  • Page 104 Instruments and Controls If the light continues to flash, find a If the light remains on, see your Caution safe place to park. Turn the vehicle dealer. off and wait at least 10 seconds Emissions Inspection and Modifications to the engine, before restarting the engine.

  • Page 105: Brake System Warning

    Instruments and Controls The vehicle may not pass Brake System Warning Warning inspection if: Light The light is on when the engine The brake system might not be The vehicle brake system consists is running. working properly if the brake of two hydraulic circuits.

  • Page 106: Electric Parking Brake

    Instruments and Controls Electric Parking Brake The parking brake warning light If the light does not come on, have should come on briefly when the vehicle serviced by your dealer. Light starting the vehicle. If it does not If the ABS light comes on and stays come on, have it fixed so it will be on while driving, stop as soon as ready to warn if there is a problem.

  • Page 107: Power Steering Warning

    Instruments and Controls This light comes on when the brake Lane Departure Warning Vehicle Ahead Indicator pedal needs to be applied to release (LDW) Light the Electric Parking Brake (EPB). Power Steering Warning Light If equipped, this indicator will display green when a vehicle is If equipped, this light comes on detected ahead.

  • Page 108: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    Instruments and Controls This light comes on when the If the light is on and not flashing, the When the Light Is On Steady StabiliTrak system is turned off. TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak This indicates that one or more of If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction system have been disabled.

  • Page 109: Low Fuel Warning Light

    Instruments and Controls If the light comes on and stays on, it The low fuel warning light comes on Caution (Continued) means that oil is not flowing through and a chime sounds when the the engine properly. The vehicle vehicle is low on fuel. The light turns low can also damage the engine.

  • Page 110: High-Beam On Light

    Instruments and Controls High-Beam On Light This light comes on solid when Lamps On Reminder there is a problem with the AFL system. It flashes when the system is switching between lighting modes. See Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) 0 122. Front Fog Lamp Light The high beam on light comes on This light comes on when the...

  • Page 111: Door Ajar Light

    Instruments and Controls Door Ajar Light Information Displays DIC Buttons Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC displays information about the vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is 1. SET/CLR: Press to set, detected. See Vehicle Messages If equipped, this light comes on or press and hold to clear, the 0 113.
  • Page 112 Instruments and Controls Trip/Fuel Menu Items Trip 1 and Trip 2 approximate average fuel economy that the vehicle has right now, and These displays show the current Press MENU on the turn signal will change as driving conditions distance traveled, in either lever until the Trip/Fuel Menu is change.
  • Page 113 Instruments and Controls speed can be reset by pressing Vehicle Information Menu Tire Pressure SET/CLR while the Average Vehicle Items The display will show a vehicle with Speed display is showing. the approximate pressures of all Press MENU on the turn signal four tires.

  • Page 114: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls Remember, the Remaining Oil Life Vehicle Messages Driver Assistance Systems display must be reset after each oil Cruise Control Messages displayed on the DIC change. It will not reset itself. Also, Lighting and Bulb Replacement indicate the status of the vehicle or be careful not to reset the some action that may be needed to Remaining Oil Life display...

  • Page 115: Vehicle Speed Messages

    Instruments and Controls while this message is on, but Vehicle BACK maximum acceleration and speed Press to exit a menu. Personalization may be reduced. Anytime this Press to return to a previous message stays on, or displays Use the audio system controls to screen.
  • Page 116 Instruments and Controls Personalization Menus Gracenote Options Normalization The following list of menu items may SXM Channel Art This feature improves voice be available: recognition and media groupings. Max Startup Volume See Configuration Menu in the Languages Number of Favorites Pages Infotainment Manual.
  • Page 117 Instruments and Controls SXM Categories Pair Device Customize This allows which available SXM Select to pair a new device. See This feature allows the selection of Categories are used and displayed. Bluetooth in the Infotainment what icons will be on the first Home Page.
  • Page 118 Instruments and Controls Symbols Lighting rear defog function can be disabled by selecting . When off, the See Assistance Systems for Parking Power Door Locks feature can be turned on by or Backing 0 162. Remote Lock/Unlock/Start selecting . See Rear Window Select to enable or disable.
  • Page 119 Instruments and Controls Collision Detection Systems Select Off, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, Select to enable or disable. or 2 Minutes. Select and the following may Remote Lock/Unlock/Start display: Power Door Locks Select and the following may Park Assist Select and the following may display: display: Park Assist...
  • Page 120 Instruments and Controls is selected, all doors will unlock on the second press of within five seconds of the prior press. Select Driver Door or All Doors. Return to Factory Settings? This returns all of the vehicle personalization settings to the factory settings.

  • Page 121: Lighting

    Lighting Lighting Battery Load Management . . . 126 Exterior Lighting Battery Power Protection ..126 Exterior Lighting Battery Exterior Lamp Controls Saver ..... . . 126 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls .

  • Page 122: Headlamp High/Low-Beam

    Lighting taillamps, license plate lamps, Daytime Running : Push the turn signal lever away instrument panel lights, and from you and release to turn the Lamps (DRL) sidemarker lamps. high beams on. DRL can make it easier for others to : Turns on the parking lamps To return to low beams, push the see the front of your vehicle during...

  • Page 123: Automatic Headlamp

    Lighting The DRL turn off when the bright as usual. Make sure the position will deactivate the system. instrument panel brightness control AFL will operate when the vehicle headlamps are turned to or the is in the full bright position. See speed is greater than 3 km/h ignition is off.

  • Page 124: Headlamp Leveling Control

    Lighting Reversing Function Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change Signals If the headlamps are on and the shift lever is in R (Reverse), both corner lights are turned on. They remain on for 20 seconds after moving the shift lever out of R (Reverse) or until the vehicle is driving forward faster than 16 km/h (10 mph).

  • Page 125: Fog Lamps

    Lighting burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not The ignition must be on to turn on Interior Lighting burned out, check the fuse. See the fog lamps. Fuses and Circuit Breakers 0 202. : Press to turn the fog lamps on Instrument Panel or off.

  • Page 126: Courtesy Lamps

    Lighting Courtesy Lamps Lighting Features : Press to turn on the dome lamps. The courtesy lamps come on Entry Lighting automatically when any door is Reading Lamps opened and the dome lamp is in the Some exterior lamps and most of door position.

  • Page 127: Battery Load Management

    Lighting exterior lamps and dome lamps voltage move up or down. This is Normally, these actions occur in remain on after the door is closed normal. If there is a problem, an steps or levels, without being for a set amount of time, then alert will be displayed.
  • Page 128 Lighting on. This protects against draining the battery. To restart the 10-minute timer, turn the exterior lamp control to the off position and then back to the parking lamp or headlamp position. To keep the lamps on for more than 10 minutes, the ignition must be on or in ACC/ACCESSORY.

  • Page 129: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio Introduction players, phone, navigation system, Infotainment ....128 and voice or speech recognition.

  • Page 130: Climate Controls

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control 4. Air Delivery Modes 5. Fan Controls Systems 6. Defrost Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate 7. Rear Window Defogger Dual Automatic Climate Control System Control System ... . . 129 8.
  • Page 131 Climate Controls 2. Set the temperature. Allow the button to increase the fan speed. : Press to clear the windshield system time to stabilize. Then The selected fan speed is indicated of fog or frost more quickly. Air is adjust the temperature as by the number of segments on the directed to the windshield.
  • Page 132 Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger help to clear fog or frost from the Remote Start Climate Control surface of the mirrors. See Heated Operation : The climate control : Press to turn the rear window Mirrors 0 34. system may run when the vehicle is defogger on or off.

  • Page 133: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Air Vents 1. Slider Knob Clear snow off the hood to improve visibility and help 2. Thumbwheel decrease moisture drawn into Adjustable Air Vents Use the slider knobs (1) on the air the vehicle. vents to change the direction of the Keep all outlets open whenever airflow.

  • Page 134: Passenger Compartment Air Filter

    Climate Controls Maintenance Pollen Filter The pollen filter cleans dust, pollen, Passenger Compartment and other airborne irritants from air entering the vehicle through the air Air Filter intake. Air Intake The air intake in front of the windshield in the engine compartment must be kept clear to allow air intake.

  • Page 135: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving and Engine Exhaust Fuel Engine Exhaust ....150 Fuel ......167 Operating Running the Vehicle While California Fuel...

  • Page 136: Driving Information

    Driving and Operating Driving Information Designate a front seat Warning passenger to handle potential distractions. Distracted Driving Taking your eyes off the road too Become familiar with vehicle long or too often could cause a Distraction comes in many forms features before driving, such as crash resulting in injury or death.

  • Page 137: Drunk Driving

    Driving and Operating Focus on the task of driving. Braking Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the Braking action involves perception Drunk Driving brake pedal will be harder to push. time and reaction time. Deciding to Death and injury associated with push the brake pedal is perception Steering...

  • Page 138: Off-Road Recovery

    Driving and Operating See your dealer if there is a Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go problem. straight down the roadway. Curve Tips Loss of Control Take curves at a reasonable Skidding speed. There are three types of skids that Reduce speed before entering a correspond to the vehicle's three curve.

  • Page 139: Driving On Wet Roads

    Driving and Operating If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help Warning (Continued) these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid. Ease your foot off the Flowing or rushing water creates Driving on Wet Roads accelerator pedal and steer the strong forces.

  • Page 140: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Driving and Operating Other Rainy Weather Tips Be alert on top of hills; Warning something could be in your lane Besides slowing down, other wet (e.g., stalled car, accident). weather driving tips include: Using the brakes to slow the Pay attention to special road vehicle on a long downhill slope Allow extra following distance.
  • Page 141 Driving and Operating The Antilock Brake System Turn on the hazard warning Warning (Continued) (ABS) improves vehicle stability flashers. during hard stops, but the Tie a red cloth to an outside Adjust the climate control brakes should be applied sooner mirror.

  • Page 142: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck system. Shift back and forth show how much weight it may between R (Reverse) and a low properly carry: the Tire and Slowly and cautiously spin the forward gear, spinning the wheels Loading Information label and wheels to free the vehicle when as little as possible.
  • Page 143 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information The Tire and Loading Determine the combined Label Information label also shows the weight of the driver and tire size of the original passengers that will be equipment tires (3) and the riding in your vehicle. recommended cold tire inflation Subtract the combined pressures (4).
  • Page 144 Driving and Operating exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
  • Page 145 Driving and Operating Refer to the vehicle's Tire and A vehicle-specific Certification Loading Information label for label is attached to the vehicle's specific information about the center pillar (B-pillar). The label vehicle's capacity weight and may show the gross weight seating positions.

  • Page 146: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating Starting and Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) Operating Never stack heavier breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In linings. inside the vehicle so that some of them are above Following break-in, engine speed Caution the tops of the seats.
  • Page 147 Driving and Operating Do not turn the engine off when the Caution Warning vehicle is moving. This will cause a loss of power assist in the brake Using a tool to force the key to Turning off the vehicle while and steering systems and disable turn in the ignition could cause moving may cause loss of power...

  • Page 148: Starting The Engine

    Driving and Operating malfunction indicator lamp as may The key lock release is always Starting the Engine be required for emission inspection functional except in the case of an Move the shift lever to P (Park) or purposes. The transmission is also uncharged or low voltage (less than N (Neutral).

  • Page 149: Retained Accessory

    Driving and Operating accelerator. If the vehicle starts Caution Caution briefly but then stops again, repeat the procedure. This If the steering wheel is turned Cranking the engine for long clears the extra gasoline from until it reaches the end of its periods of time, by returning the the engine.

  • Page 150: Shifting Into Park

    Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park done properly; then it is difficult to Warning (Continued) shift out of P (Park). To prevent To shift into P (Park): torque lock, set the parking brake Do not leave the vehicle when the and then shift into P (Park).

  • Page 151: Parking Over Things

    Driving and Operating The shift lock is always functional 4. Press the shift lever button. Engine Exhaust except in the case of an uncharged 5. Move the shift lever into the or low voltage (less than 9-volt) desired gear. Warning battery.

  • Page 152: Running The Vehicle While

    Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not running, follow the proper steps to completely sealed.
  • Page 153 Driving and Operating The selected gear is also shown in system. The regular brake must be N : In this position, the engine does the Driver Information Center (DIC). fully applied first and then the shift not connect with the wheels. To lever button must be pressed before restart the engine when the vehicle P : This position locks the drive...

  • Page 154: Manual Mode

    Driving and Operating DSC allows you to shift an Caution (Continued) Caution automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. To use the the vehicle warranty. Be sure the A transmission hot message may DSC feature: engine is not running at high display if the automatic speed when shifting the vehicle.

  • Page 155: Antilock Brake

    Driving and Operating shift to the next lower gear if the Brakes engine rpm is too high, nor to the next higher gear when the maximum Antilock Brake engine rpm is reached. System (ABS) If shifting is prevented for any reason, the currently selected gear This vehicle has an Antilock Brake will flash multiple times, indicating...

  • Page 156: Electric Parking Brake

    Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it Using ABS The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) becomes necessary to slam on the switch is on the center console. The Do not pump the brakes. Just hold brakes and continue braking to EPB can always be activated, even the brake pedal down firmly and let avoid a sudden obstacle, a...
  • Page 157 Driving and Operating The red parking brake status light The vehicle may automatically apply and holding it down. Continue to will flash and then stay on once the the EPB in some situations when hold the switch until the red parking EPB is fully applied.

  • Page 158: Brake Assist

    Driving and Operating Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems The Brake Assist feature is This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist Traction Control/ designed to assist the driver in (HSA) feature, which may be useful stopping or decreasing vehicle when the vehicle is stopped on an Electronic Stability speed in emergency driving...
  • Page 159 Driving and Operating vehicle wheel brakes to assist the 2. Turn the engine off and wait driver in keeping the vehicle on the 15 seconds. intended path. 3. Start the engine. If cruise control is being used and Drive the vehicle. If comes on TCS or StabiliTrak begins to limit and stays on, the vehicle may need...

  • Page 160: Cruise Control

    Driving and Operating To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, Cruise Control Caution press and hold until the The cruise control lets the vehicle StabiliTrak Off light comes on and Do not repeatedly brake or maintain a speed of about 40 km/h stays on in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 161 Driving and Operating The vehicle has a Traction Control To set a speed: : Press to turn the cruise control System (TCS) or StabiliTrak system system on or off. A white indicator 1. Press to turn cruise that begins to limit wheel spin while comes on in the instrument cluster control on.
  • Page 162 Driving and Operating Increasing Speed While Using Reducing Speed While Using pressing the accelerator pedal or Cruise Control Cruise Control shortly following the release to override cruise control, briefly If the cruise control system is If the cruise control system is moving the thumbwheel toward already activated: already activated:...

  • Page 163: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driving and Operating Shift the transmission to Driver Assistance N (Neutral). Systems To turn off cruise control, press Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed is If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera erased from memory if is pressed (RVC), Rear Parking Assist (RPA), or if the vehicle is turned off.
  • Page 164 Driving and Operating Displayed images may be farther or Warning (Continued) Warning closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects that drive or park the vehicle using The Parking Assist system does are close to either corner of the only these camera(s).

  • Page 165: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)

    Driving and Operating Turning the Features On or Off The forward-looking FCA camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview mirror. FCA detects vehicles within a distance of approximately 60 m (197 ft) and operates at speeds above 40 km/h (25 mph).
  • Page 166 Driving and Operating Detecting the Vehicle Ahead needed. Cruise control may be Warning (Continued) disengaged when the Collision Alert occurs. or ice, or if the windshield is Selecting the Alert Timing damaged. It may also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads, or in conditions that can limit visibility such as fog, rain, or snow, or if the headlamps or...

  • Page 167: Lane Departure

    Driving and Operating Unnecessary Alerts Warning Warning (Continued) FCA may provide unnecessary alerts to turning vehicles, vehicles in The LDW system does not steer attention on the road and other lanes, objects that are not the vehicle. The LDW system maintain proper vehicle position vehicles, or shadows.

  • Page 168: Fuel

    Driving and Operating If the LDW system is not functioning Fuel When LDW is on, is green if properly when lane markings are LDW is available to warn of a lane GM recommends the use of TOP clearly visible, cleaning the departure.

  • Page 169: California Fuel

    Driving and Operating highly recommended for best California Fuel Caution (Continued) performance and fuel economy. Requirements Unleaded gasoline with an octane volume, such as mid-level rated as low as 87 can be used. If the vehicle is certified to meet ethanol blends (16 Using unleaded gasoline rated California Emissions Standards, it is...

  • Page 170: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    Driving and Operating Fuels in Foreign Filling the Tank Warning (Continued) Countries Warning Fuel can spray out if the fuel The U.S., Canada, and Mexico post cap is opened too quickly. fuel octane ratings in anti-knock Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn This spray can happen if the index (AKI).
  • Page 171 Driving and Operating Press on the RKE transmitter to Warning (Continued) Warning unlock. To open the fuel door, push and release the rearward center Vehicle performance issues, If a fire starts while you are edge of the door. including engine stalling and refueling, do not remove the damage to the fuel system.

  • Page 172: Filling A Portable Fuel

    Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) Container General Towing Fill the container no more than 95% full to allow for Information Warning expansion. The vehicle is neither designed nor Filling a portable fuel container Do not smoke, light intended to tow a trailer.

  • Page 173: Conversions And Add-Ons

    Driving and Operating Conversions and Caution Add-Ons Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause Add-On Electrical components to not work and Equipment would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always check Warning with your dealer before adding electrical equipment.

  • Page 174: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Shift Engine Compartment Fuse Lock Control Function Block ......202 Check ..... . . 192 Instrument Panel Fuse Ignition Transmission Lock Block .

  • Page 175: General Information

    Vehicle Care Wheel Alignment and Tire General Information California Proposition Balance ..... 226 65 Warning Wheel Replacement ..226 For service and parts needs, visit your dealer.

  • Page 176: California Perchlorate

    Vehicle Care California Perchlorate Damage to suspension components Vehicle Checks caused by modifying vehicle height Materials Requirements outside of factory settings will not be Doing Your Own covered by the vehicle warranty. Certain types of automotive Service Work applications, such as airbag Damage to vehicle components initiators, seat belt pretensioners, resulting from modifications or the...

  • Page 177: Hood

    Vehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood Before attempting to do your own To open the hood: service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 69. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed.
  • Page 178 Vehicle Care To close the hood: 2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release 1. Before closing the hood, be it so it fully latches. Check to sure all filler caps are on make sure the hood is closed properly.

  • Page 179: Overview

    Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview...

  • Page 180: Engine Oil

    Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 183. Following these simple, but Warning important steps will help protect 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of your investment: View). See Cooling System The engine oil dipstick handle 0 183. Use engine oil approved to the may be hot;...
  • Page 181 Vehicle Care the engine is not warm. Pull out Selecting the Right Engine Oil Caution the dipstick, wipe it with a clean Selecting the right engine oil paper towel or cloth, then push it depends on both the proper oil Do not add too much oil.

  • Page 182: Engine Oil Life System

    Vehicle Care Engine Oil Additives/Engine dispose of oil by putting it in the Caution trash or pouring it on the ground, Oil Flushes into sewers, or into streams or Failure to use the recommended Do not add anything to the oil. The bodies of water.

  • Page 183: Automatic Transmission

    Vehicle Care the best conditions, the oil life 2. Press the DIC MENU button on Automatic Transmission system might indicate that an oil the turn signal lever to enter Fluid change is not necessary for up to a the Vehicle Information Menu. year.

  • Page 184: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    Vehicle Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter replace if damaged. Do not clean Warning the engine air cleaner/filter with The engine air cleaner/filter is in the water or compressed air. Operating the engine with the air engine compartment on the To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ cleaner/filter off can cause you or passenger side of the vehicle.
  • Page 185 Vehicle Care What to Use Warning Warning Do not touch heater or radiator hoses, or other engine parts. Plain water, or other liquids such They can be very hot and can as alcohol, can boil before the burn you. Do not run the engine if proper coolant mixture will.
  • Page 186 Vehicle Care Helps keep the proper engine Checking Coolant How to Add Coolant to the temperature Coolant Surge Tank The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant Caution Warning level. It is normal to see coolant moving in Do not use anything other than a Steam and scalding liquids from a the upper coolant hose return line...
  • Page 187 Vehicle Care cooling system, including the Warning coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it. Spilling coolant on hot engine 1. Remove the coolant surge tank parts can burn you. Coolant pressure cap when the cooling contains ethylene glycol and it will system, including the coolant burn if the engine parts are hot surge tank pressure cap and...

  • Page 188: Engine Overheating

    Vehicle Care 5. Replace the pressure cap If the decision is made not to lift the If Steam Is Coming from the tightly. hood when this warning appears, Engine Compartment get service help right away. See Check the level in the coolant surge Roadside Assistance Program Warning tank when the cooling system has...

  • Page 189: Washer Fluid

    Vehicle Care If the overheat warning is displayed If there is no sign of steam, idle the Open the cap with the washer with no sign of steam: engine for three minutes while symbol on it. Add washer fluid until parked.

  • Page 190: Brakes

    Vehicle Care proper sequence to torque Caution (Continued) Warning specifications. See Capacities and Specifications 0 264. When using concentrated The brake wear warning sound Brake pads should be replaced as washer fluid, follow the means that soon the brakes will complete sets.

  • Page 191: Brake Fluid

    Vehicle Care Brake Fluid A fluid leak in the brake When the brake fluid falls to a low hydraulic system. Have the level, the brake warning light comes brake hydraulic system fixed. on. See Brake System Warning With a leak, the brakes will not Light 0 104.

  • Page 192: Battery - North America

    Vehicle Care Infrequent Usage: Remove the Caution Warning (Continued) black, negative ( ) cable from the battery to keep the battery from If brake fluid is spilled on the cancer and birth defects or other running down. vehicle's painted surfaces, the reproductive harm.

  • Page 193: Check

    Vehicle Care 3. Try to start the engine in each 3. With the engine off, turn the Park Brake and P (Park) gear. The vehicle should start ignition on, but do not start the Mechanism Check only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). engine.

  • Page 194: Wiper Blade Replacement

    Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) 3. Remove the wiper blade. Caution (Continued) mechanism's holding ability: 4. Reverse Steps 1 3 for wiper With the engine running, shift to blade replacement. the vehicle warranty. Do not allow P (Park). Then release the the wiper arm to touch the parking brake followed by the Windshield Replacement...
  • Page 195 Vehicle Care Warning If the gas struts that hold open the hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail, you or others could be seriously injured. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service immediately. Visually inspect the gas struts for signs of wear, cracks, or other damage periodically.

  • Page 196: Headlamp Aiming

    Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement LED Lighting This vehicle has several LED lamps. Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement For replacement of any LED lighting should need no further adjustment. bulbs, or any bulb changing assembly, contact your dealer.

  • Page 197: Fog Lamps

    Vehicle Care 3. Pull the bulb from the plug 1. Turn the bulb holder connector. counterclockwise and remove it from the reflector. 4. Replace the bulb and connect the bulb holder with the plug connector. 5. Insert the bulb holder, engaging the two lugs into the reflector and turn clockwise to secure.

  • Page 198: Front Turn Signal Lamps

    Vehicle Care Front Turn Signal Lamps 2. Turn the bulb socket Sidemarker Lamps counterclockwise and remove it from the reflector. 1. Turn the cap counterclockwise 1. Insert a tool in between the and remove it. sidemarker housing and the 3. Pull the bulb from the bulb bumper.

  • Page 199: Side Turn Signal Lamps

    Vehicle Care 3. Turn the bulb socket 90° Side Turn Signal Lamps counterclockwise and remove it from the housing. 2. Push the tool to disengage the clip and remove the sidemarker housing. Do not use excessive 1. Insert a tool between the side force.

  • Page 200: Back-Up Lamps

    Vehicle Care 4. Pull the bulb from the bulb holder and replace it. 5. Insert the bulb holder and turn it clockwise. 6. Insert the right end of the lamp, slide it to the right, and insert the left end. Back-Up Lamps 3.
  • Page 201 Vehicle Care 4. Insert the bulb holder into the taillamp assembly and turn it clockwise. 2. Release the cover in the side 4. Remove and replace the bulb. trim panel and remove. 5. Insert the bulb holder into the housing and turn clockwise. 6.

  • Page 202: License Plate Lamp

    Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp 1. Bulb Socket Electrical System 2. Bulb 3. Lamp Assembly Electrical System To replace one of these bulbs: Overload 1. Push the left end of the lamp The vehicle has fuses and circuit assembly toward the right. breakers to protect against an 2.

  • Page 203: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Vehicle Care Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Fuses of the same amperage can be temporarily borrowed from Breakers An electrical overload may cause another fuse location, if a fuse goes the lamps to go on and off, or in out. Replace the fuse as soon as The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off.
  • Page 204 Vehicle Care To open the fuse block cover, press the clips at the front and back and rotate the cover up to the side. Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component.
  • Page 205 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage O2 sensor/Powertrain Right high-beam Fuel system control cooling headlamp module Rear window sensor Left high-beam Front windshield washer headlamp Vehicle battery sensor Front fog lamps Trunk release Engine cooling fan Adaptive headlamps/ Windshield wipers Automatic headlamp leveling...

  • Page 206: Instrument Panel Fuse

    Vehicle Care 2. Pull straight down and out to Fuses Usage remove the storage Vacuum pump/ compartment. Instrument panel 3. Remove the cover. cluster/HVAC To reinstall the cover, line up the Instrument Panel Fuse retainers and push into place. Block The instrument panel fuse block is on the driver side of the instrument panel.
  • Page 207 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Body control module/ Right low-beam headlamp Body control module/ Door locks Interior fan Driver power seat Passenger power seat Diagnostic connector Airbag A/C system Service diagnose Body control module/ The vehicle may not be equipped Brake lamps/Reverse Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and...

  • Page 208: Rear Compartment Fuse

    Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Trunk power outlet accessory Relays Usage Trunk lid relay Rear Compartment Fuse Block The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Selective catalytic features shown. reduction system Fuses Usage Convertible control module/Right The rear compartment fuse block,...

  • Page 209: Wheels And Tires

    Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Selective catalytic Tires reduction system Heated seats Every new GM vehicle has Selective catalytic reduction system high-quality tires made by a Convertible control leading tire manufacturer. See Tire pressure module/Left the warranty manual for monitor/Rear vision power rail information regarding the tire...

  • Page 210: All-Season Tires

    Vehicle Care performance on most road surfaces Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) and weather conditions. Original equipment tires designed to GM's Underinflated tires pose Replace any tires that specific tire performance criteria the same danger as have been damaged by have a TPC specification code overloaded tires.

  • Page 211: Low-Profile Tires

    Vehicle Care roads is expected. See your dealer Low-Profile Tires Tire Sidewall Labeling for details regarding winter tire If the vehicle has P245/40R20 Useful information about a tire is availability and proper tire selection. size tires, they are classified as molded into its sidewall.
  • Page 212 Vehicle Care (2) TPC Spec (Tire week of the year 2010 would resistance. For more information Performance Criteria have a four-digit DOT date see Uniform Tire Quality Specification) Original of 0310. Grading 0 224. equipment tires designed to (4) Tire Identification Number (7) Maximum Cold Inflation GM's specific tire performance (TIN)

  • Page 213: Tire Designations

    Vehicle Care (2) Temporary Use Only (4) Maximum Cold Inflation code molded onto the sidewall. compact spare tire or temporary Load Limit Maximum load that GM's TPC specifications meet or use tire should not be driven at can be carried and the exceed all federal safety speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph).

  • Page 214: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    Vehicle Care (2) Tire Width The three-digit tire. The load index represents Belt A rubber coated layer of number indicates the tire section the load carrying capacity a tire cords between the plies and the width in millimeters from is certified to carry. The speed tread.
  • Page 215 Vehicle Care maximum capacity of fuel, oil, Intended Outboard Sidewall Maximum Loaded Vehicle and coolant, but without The side of an asymmetrical tire Weight The sum of curb passengers and cargo. that must always face outward weight, accessory weight, when mounted on a vehicle. vehicle capacity weight, and DOT Markings A code molded...
  • Page 216 Vehicle Care Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Speed Rating government testing procedures. tire used on passenger cars and alphanumeric code assigned to The ratings are molded into the some light duty trucks and a tire indicating the maximum sidewall of the tire. See Uniform multipurpose vehicles.

  • Page 217: Tire Pressure

    Vehicle Care Tire Pressure When to Check Caution (Continued) Check the tires once a month or Tires need the correct amount of Poor handling. more. Do not forget the compact air pressure to operate spare, if the vehicle has one. effectively.

  • Page 218: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Vehicle Care further adjustment is necessary. the air pressure in your tires and lead to tire failure. Under-inflation transmit tire pressure readings to a also reduces fuel efficiency and tire If the inflation pressure is low, receiver located in the vehicle. tread life, and may affect the add air until the recommended vehicle's handling and stopping...

  • Page 219: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Vehicle Care pressure as intended. TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in pressure levels can be viewed. For malfunctions may occur for a variety the tires and transmit the tire additional information and details of reasons, including the installation pressure readings to a receiver in about the DIC operation and of replacement or alternate tires or the vehicle.
  • Page 220 Vehicle Care cycle until the problem is corrected. the sensor matching process is Caution Some of the conditions that can performed successfully. See cause these to come on are: your dealer for service. Tire sealant materials are not all One of the road tires has been Replacement tires or wheels do the same.
  • Page 221 Vehicle Care more of the TPMS sensors. The The TPMS sensor matching 8. Start with the driver side TPMS sensor matching process process is: front tire. should also be performed after 1. Set the parking brake. 9. Place the relearn tool against replacing a spare tire with a road the tire sidewall, near the valve 2.

  • Page 222: Tire Inspection

    Vehicle Care 14. Set all four tires to the The tire has a puncture, cut, recommended air pressure or other damage that cannot level as indicated on the Tire be repaired well because of and Loading Information label. the size or location of the damage.

  • Page 223: When It Is Time For New

    Vehicle Care Check that all wheel nuts are When It Is Time for New The rubber in tires ages over time. This also applies to the spare tire, properly tightened. See Wheel Tires if the vehicle has one, even if it is Nut Torque under Capacities never used.

  • Page 224: Buying New Tires

    Vehicle Care of grease, gasoline, or other vehicle, including brake system necessary to replace only one substances that can deteriorate performance, ride and handling, axle set of worn tires, place the rubber. traction control, and tire new tires on the rear axle. pressure monitoring Parking for an extended period can Winter tires with the same speed...

  • Page 225: Wheels

    Vehicle Care load range, speed rating, and traction control, electronic stability Warning control, or All-Wheel Drive, the construction (radial) as the performance of these systems can original tires. Mixing tires of different sizes, also be affected. brands, or types may cause Vehicles that have a tire loss of control of the vehicle, pressure monitoring system...
  • Page 226 Vehicle Care Traffic Safety Administration Quality grades can be found norm due to variations in driving (NHTSA), which grades tires by where applicable on the tire habits, service practices and treadwear, traction, and sidewall between tread shoulder differences in road temperature performance.

  • Page 227: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    Vehicle Care Temperature underinflation, or excessive Wheel Replacement loading, either separately or in The temperature grades are A Replace any wheel that is bent, combination, can cause heat (the highest), B, and C, cracked, or badly rusted or buildup and possible tire failure. representing the tire's resistance corroded.

  • Page 228: Tire Chains

    Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels Warning Warning (Continued) Warning Using the wrong replacement Use another type of traction wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel device only if its manufacturer Replacing a wheel with a used nuts can be dangerous. It could recommends it for the vehicle's one is dangerous.
  • Page 229 Vehicle Care the accelerator pedal and grip the Warning (Continued) Warning steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, and then tire service center repair or Changing a tire can be gently brake to a stop, well off the replace the flat tire as soon as dangerous.

  • Page 230: Tire Changing

    Vehicle Care When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Tire Changing use the following example as a Removing the Spare Tire and guide to assist in the placement of Tools the wheel blocks (1), if equipped. 3. Turn the retainer nut counterclockwise to remove it.
  • Page 231 Vehicle Care 2. If equipped, remove the wheel Caution nut caps with a screwdriver or flat tool covered with a soft Make sure that the jack lift head cloth to protect the wheel. is in the correct position or you may damage your vehicle.
  • Page 232 Vehicle Care Warning Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
  • Page 233 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning Warning (Continued) towel can be used; however, use Never use oil or grease on bolts using accessory locking wheel a scraper or wire brush later to or nuts because the nuts might nuts. See Capacities and remove all rust or dirt.
  • Page 234 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Warning Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.

  • Page 235: Compact Spare Tire

    Vehicle Care Storing the Compact Spare Tire designed for temporary use only. and Tools The vehicle will perform differently with the spare tire installed and it is Reverse the instructions for recommended that the vehicle removing the spare tire and tools to speed be limited to 80 km/h store the compact spare tire.

  • Page 236: Jump Starting

    Vehicle Care Do not use the compact spare on Jump Starting Warning (Continued) other vehicles. Do not mix the compact spare tire or Jump Starting - North HANDLING. For more information wheel with other wheels or tires. go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ America They will not fit.
  • Page 237 Vehicle Care 3. Good Battery Negative Caution Caution Terminal 4. Good Battery Positive Ignoring these steps could result If the other vehicle does not have Terminal in costly damage to the vehicle a 12-volt system with a negative The jump start negative grounding that would not be covered by the ground, both vehicles can be point (1) for the discharged battery...
  • Page 238 Vehicle Care 4. Turn the ignition off. Turn off all 10. Try to start the vehicle that had Warning lights and accessories in both the dead battery. If it will not vehicles, except the hazard start after a few tries, it Fans or other moving engine warning flashers if needed.

  • Page 239: Towing The Vehicle

    Vehicle Care Towing the Vehicle Front Tow Eye If the vehicle is equipped with tow eye, only use the tow eye to pull the Caution vehicle onto a flatbed car carrier from a flat road surface. Do not use Incorrectly towing a disabled the tow eye to pull the vehicle from vehicle may cause damage.

  • Page 240: Recreational Vehicle

    Vehicle Care Rear Tow Eye of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly.
  • Page 241 Vehicle Care Is the vehicle ready to be Dinghy Towing The vehicle was not designed to be towed? Just as preparing the towed with all four wheels on the vehicle for a long trip, make sure ground. If the vehicle must be the vehicle is prepared to be towed, a dolly should be used.

  • Page 242: Appearance Care

    Vehicle Care Appearance Care Caution (Continued) Exterior Care your dealer. Follow all manufacturer directions regarding Locks correct product usage, necessary safety precautions, and Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when appropriate disposal of any absolutely necessary, and have the vehicle care product.
  • Page 243 Vehicle Care If necessary, a soft brush can be remain on painted surfaces. Wash Caution (Continued) used to remove dirt. When finished the vehicle as soon as possible. cleaning, thoroughly rinse the fabric. If necessary, use non-abrasive This could cause damage that Avoid automatic car washes with cleaners that are marked safe for would not be covered by the...
  • Page 244 Vehicle Care To keep the paint finish looking new, Always dilute a concentrated Washer fluids and other cleaning keep the vehicle garaged or cleaner according to the agents in higher concentrations covered whenever possible. manufacturer s instructions. than suggested by the manufacturer.
  • Page 245 Vehicle Care Replace the wiper blades if they are Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) worn or damaged. Damage can be caused by extreme dusty non-uniform finish. Clean low or tires. When applying a tire conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, gloss stripes with soap and dressing, always wipe off any snow, and ice.
  • Page 246 Vehicle Care Steering, Suspension, and underbody. Take care to thoroughly Caution clean any areas where mud and Chassis Components other debris can collect. To avoid surface damage, do not Visually inspect steering, Do not directly power wash the suspension, and chassis use strong soaps, chemicals, transfer case and/or front/rear axle components for damaged, loose,...

  • Page 247: Interior Care

    Vehicle Care corrosion. Larger areas of finish Use cleaners specifically designed 3.8 L (1 gal) of water. damage can be corrected in your for the surfaces being cleaned to A concentrated soap solution will dealer's body and paint shop. prevent permanent damage. Apply create streaks and attract dirt.
  • Page 248 Vehicle Care Cleaning the windshield with water Gently blot liquids with a paper 5. If the soil is not completely during the first three to six months towel. Continue blotting until no removed, use a mild soap of ownership will reduce tendency more soil can be removed.
  • Page 249 Vehicle Care use bleach or fabric softener. Rinse Caution Caution thoroughly and air dry before next use. Soaking or saturating leather, Use of air fresheners may cause especially perforated leather, as permanent damage to plastics Caution well as other interior surfaces, and painted surfaces.

  • Page 250: Floor Mats

    Vehicle Care Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the Warning proper floor mat usage: Floor Mats The original equipment floor Do not bleach or dye seat belt Pull up on the rear of the floor mat mats were designed for your to unlock each retainer and remove.

  • Page 251: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance Service and General Information for routine maintenance such as oil changes and tire rotations and Maintenance Your vehicle is an important additional maintenance items like investment. This section describes tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper the required maintenance for the blades.
  • Page 252 Service and Maintenance The Tire Rotation and Required Use the recommended fuel. See Refer to the information in the Services are the responsibility of the Fuel 0 167. Maintenance Schedule Additional vehicle owner. It is recommended to Required Services - Severe chart. Refer to the information in the have your dealer perform these Maintenance Schedule Additional...

  • Page 253: Maintenance Schedule

    Service and Maintenance Maintenance indicate the need for vehicle service Check engine coolant level. See for up to a year. The engine oil and Cooling System 0 183. Schedule filter must be changed at least once Check windshield washer fluid a year and the oil life system must level.
  • Page 254 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect steering, Lubricate body components. See Check parking brake and suspension, and chassis Exterior Care 0 241. automatic transmission park components for damaged, loose, mechanism. See Park Brake and Check starter switch. See Starter or missing parts or signs of P (Park) Mechanism Check Switch Check 0 191.
  • Page 255 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
  • Page 256 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (2) Visually check all fuel and vapor (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Schedule Additional Required lines and hoses for proper comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services - Normal attachment, connection, routing, and excessive cracking, or damage; condition.
  • Page 257 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.

  • Page 258: Maintenance And Care

    Service and Maintenance (4) Or every five years, whichever Special Application Additional comes first. See Cooling System Services Maintenance and Care 0 183. (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important comes first. Inspect for fraying, Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly excessive cracking, or damage;...
  • Page 259 Service and Maintenance Battery Brakes Hoses The 12-volt battery supplies power Brakes stop the vehicle and are Hoses transport fluids and should to start the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. be regularly inspected to ensure additional electrical accessories. that there are no cracks or leaks.
  • Page 260 Service and Maintenance Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the Your dealer has the required tread or sidewall; or a bulge or equipment to ensure proper Shocks and struts help aid in control split in the tire. wheel alignment. for a smoother ride.

  • Page 261: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Automatic Transmission DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Cooling System 0 183. Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.

  • Page 262: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 13272719 A3144C Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13503677 CF197 Engine Oil Filter 55594652 PF101G...

  • Page 263: Maintenance Records

    Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...

  • Page 264: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification parts. See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications 0 264 for the vehicle's engine code. Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Vehicle Identification Identification Label Number (VIN) ....263 Service Parts Identification There may be a label on the inside Label .
  • Page 265 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 6.3 L 6.7 qt Engine Oil with Filter...
  • Page 266 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing...

  • Page 267: Customer Information

    Procedure ....266 Buick. Normally, any concerns with General Motors ... . . 277...
  • Page 268 Customer Information STEP TWO : If after contacting a When contacting Buick, remember decision given in your case, you member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be may reject it and proceed with any it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility.

  • Page 269: Customer Assistance

    1-800-263-7854 (French) However, if a customer wishes to jurisdictions because it is informal, 1-800-263-3830 (For Text write or e-mail Buick, the letter quick, and free of charge. Telephone devices (TTYs)) should be addressed to: Roadside Assistance:...

  • Page 270: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    Customer Information All Overseas Locations Membership Benefits See my.buick.com to register your vehicle. : Download owner s manuals Please contact the local General and view vehicle-specific how-to Motors Business Unit. Buick Owner Centre (Canada) videos. buickowner.ca Customer Assistance for : View maintenance schedules,...

  • Page 271: Program

    Calling for Assistance reimbursement, up to certain limits, General Motors North America and When calling Roadside Assistance, of eligible aftermarket adaptive Buick reserve the right to make any have the following information equipment required for the vehicle, changes or discontinue the ready:...
  • Page 272 Lock-Out Service: Vehicle Road or Highway: Tow to the delivered back to the customer, registration is required. nearest Buick dealer for up to 500 miles. warranty service, or if the vehicle Trip Interruption Benefits and was in a crash and cannot be...

  • Page 273: Scheduling Service

    Customer Information after sending the original receipt If your dealer requests you to bring furnished with each new vehicle to Roadside Assistance. the vehicle for service, you are provides detailed warranty coverage Mechanical failures may be urged to do so as early in the work information.

  • Page 274: Collision Damage Repair

    Customer Information and be supported by original Additional Program Collision Parts receipts. See your dealer for Information Genuine GM Collision parts are new information. parts made with the same materials All program options, such as shuttle and construction methods as the Courtesy Rental Vehicle service, may not be available at parts with which the vehicle was...
  • Page 275 Customer Information Aftermarket collision parts are also Insuring the Vehicle parts. Read the lease carefully, as available. These are made by you may be charged at the end of Protect your investment in the GM companies other than GM and may the lease for poor quality repairs.

  • Page 276: Information

    Customer Information Vehicle make, model, and original GM parts. Remember, Service Publications model year recycled parts will not be covered by Ordering Information the GM vehicle warranty. Vehicle Identification Service Manuals Number (VIN) Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair.

  • Page 277: Reporting Safety Defects

    Customer Information RETAIL SELL PRICE: Radio Frequency Reporting Safety $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Statement Defects shipping fees. This vehicle has systems that Current and Past Models Reporting Safety Defects operate on a radio frequency that complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the Service and Owner publications are to the United States Federal Communications...

  • Page 278: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian

    Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: safety defect, notify Transport Administrator, NHTSA Canada immediately, and notify Buick Customer Assistance Center 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. General Motors of Canada P.O. Box 33136 Washington, D.C. 20590 Company. Call Transport...

  • Page 279: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy

    Customer Information Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to Note record, in certain crash or near The vehicle has a number of...

  • Page 280: Onstar

    Customer Information GM will not access these data or OnStar Terms and Conditions and share it with others except: with the Privacy Statement on the OnStar consent of the vehicle owner or, website. if the vehicle is leased, with the See OnStar Additional Information consent of the lessee;...

  • Page 281: Onstar

    OnStar OnStar OnStar Overview Terms, Privacy Statement, and Software Terms for more details including system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or OnStar Overview www.onstar.ca (Canada). OnStar Overview ... . . 280 The OnStar system status light is OnStar Services next to the OnStar buttons.

  • Page 282: Onstar Services

    OnStar OnStar Services Press Press to connect to an Advisor to: Open the OnStar app on the Emergency infotainment display. See the Verify account information or infotainment manual for update contact information. Emergency Services require an information on how to use the Get driving directions.

  • Page 283: Security

    OnStar Security 2. Say Cancel route. System Press to receive Turn-by-Turn responds: Do you want to directions or have them sent to the If equipped, OnStar provides these cancel directions? vehicle s navigation screen, services: if equipped. 3. Say Yes. System responds: With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, OK, request completed, thank Turn-by-Turn Navigation...

  • Page 284: Connections

    OnStar 2. Say Get my destination. Ensuring Security 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot System responds with the information, press to open Change the default passwords address and distance to the the OnStar app on the for the Wi-Fi hotspot and destination, then responds with infotainment display, then myBuick mobile application.
  • Page 285 Apple and Android smartphones. Buick users can OnStar Hands-Free Calling Connect with Buick on social access the following services from a media. Make and receive calls with the smartphone: built-in wireless calling service,...

  • Page 286: Diagnostics

    OnStar 3. Say the entire number without Verify Minutes and Expiration Proactive Alerts: Receive a pausing, including a 1 and the real-time e-mail or text message Press and say Minutes then area code. System responds: regarding potential issues with Verify to check how many minutes OK, calling.

  • Page 287: Onstar Additional Information

    OnStar OnStar Additional After change in ownership and Advanced Vehicle Diagnostics, at 90 days. Remote Services, Roadside Information Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Transferring Service Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling OnStar Smart Driver are available on most vehicles. Not Press to request account transfer all OnStar services are available OnStar Smart Driver provides eligibility information.
  • Page 288 OnStar services. Service involving location change the OnStar PIN, contact an Press to help: information about the vehicle cannot OnStar Advisor by pressing Locate a gas station with an work unless GPS signals are calling 1-888-4ONSTAR. attendant to pump gas. available, unobstructed, and Warranty compatible with the OnStar...
  • Page 289 OnStar Global Positioning or near the antenna to prevent equipment may interfere with the blocking cellular and GPS signal operation of the OnStar system and System (GPS) reception. cause it to not operate. Obstruction of the GPS can Unable to Connect to OnStar Vehicle Software Updates occur in a large city with tall buildings;...
  • Page 290 OnStar system status, identify whether OnStar - Software THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED updates or changes are available, AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF Acknowledgements or deliver updates or changes. An ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR Certain OnStar components include active OnStar agreement constitutes IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT libcurl and unzip software and other consent to these software updates...
  • Page 291 OnStar unzip: This software is provided as is, self-extracting archive; that is without warranty of any kind, permitted without inclusion of This is version 2005-Feb-10 of the express or implied. In no event shall this license, as long as the Info-ZIP copyright and license.
  • Page 292 OnStar the Zip-Bugs or Info-ZIP e-mail addresses or of the Info-ZIP URL(s). 4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use the names Info-ZIP, Zip, UnZip, UnZipSFX, WiZ, Pocket UnZip, Pocket Zip, and MacZip for its own source and binary releases.

  • Page 293: Index

    Index Index Airbag System (cont'd) What Makes an Airbag Accessories and Inflate? ......63 Modifications ....175 What Will You See after an Accessory Power .
  • Page 294 Index Automatic Bulb Replacement Carbon Monoxide (cont'd) Door Locks ..... 29 Back-up Lamps ....199 Trunk .
  • Page 295 Index Compartments Customer Satisfaction Driving (cont'd) Storage ......90 Procedure ..... 266 Drunk .
  • Page 296 Index Emergency Fuel (cont'd) OnStar ..... . . 281 Filling a Portable Fuel Filter, Container ....171 Engine Engine Air Cleaner .
  • Page 297 Index Gauges (cont'd) Headlamps (cont'd) Instrument Panel Warning Lights and Lamps On Reminder ..109 Storage Area ....90 Indicators .
  • Page 298 Index Lamps (cont'd) Lights (cont'd) Locks On Reminder ....109 Airbag Readiness ... . . 101 Automatic Door .
  • Page 299 Index Messages (cont'd) OnStar ......279 Parking or Backing Vehicle Speed ....114 OnStar Additional Assistance Systems .
  • Page 300 Index Proposition Replacing LATCH System Safety Defects Reporting (cont'd) 65 Warning, Parts after a Crash ... . . 84 U.S. Government ... . . 276 Safety System Check .
  • Page 301 Index Service Special Application Services ..257 System Accessories and Specifications and Forward Collision Alert (FCA) ....164 Modifications ....175 Capacities .
  • Page 302 Index Tires (cont'd) Warning (cont'd) Terminology and Definitions . . 213 Lane Departure (LDW) ..166 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 224 Uniform Tire Quality Warning Lights, Gauges, and Using This Manual ....2 Grading .
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