Page 1 2008 Buick Enclave Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........1-2 ..4-2 Rear Seats Towing ..........1-9 ........... 4-25 Safety Belts Service and Appearance Care ......5-1 ..........
Page 2: Using This Manual
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Page 3 Index A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do To quickly locate information about the vehicle use the Not,” “Do Not do this” Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical or “Do Not let this happen.”...
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Notices are also used in this manual. The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with Notice: These mean there is something that could the text describing the operation or information damage your vehicle.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-44 Power Seats ..........1-2 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Manual Lumbar ..........1-3 Children (LATCH) ........1-45 Power Lumbar ..........1-3 Securing a Child Restraint in a Heated Seats ..........1-4 Rear Seat Position ........1-53 Memory Seat and Mirrors ........1-4 Securing a Child Restraint in the...
Page 6: Front Seats
Front Seats If the vehicle has power seats, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats. Power Seats Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. Your vehicle may have additional features to adjust your vehicle’s power seat: •...
Page 7: Manual Lumbar
Manual Lumbar Power Lumbar If the seats have power lumbar, the controls used to If your vehicle has this operate this feature are located on the outboard side of feature, the handle is the seats. See Power Seats on page 1-2 for more located on the inboard side information.
Page 8: Heated Seats
Heated Seats Memory Seat and Mirrors On vehicles with heated front seats the controls are On vehicles with the memory package, the controls are located on the center console. To operate the heated located on the driver’s doorl. seats the engine must be running. 1: Saves the seating position for driver 1 (Heated Seatback): Press this button to turn on the 2: Saves the seating position for driver 2...
Page 9: Easy Exit Seat
Easy Exit Seat If you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to enter your vehicle and the remote recall memory feature has been turned on, automatic seat and mirror : With the vehicle in PARK (P), the exit position can movement will occur.
Page 10: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks In vehicles with seats that have manual reclining seatbacks, the lever used Manual Reclining Seatbacks to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seat. CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 11: Power Reclining Seatbacks
Power Reclining Seatbacks CAUTION: In vehicles with seats that have power reclining seatbacks, the control used to recline them is located on the outboard side of the seat behind the power seat Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle control.
Page 12: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the release button, located on the head restraint post on the top of the seatback, while you push the head restraint down. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant’s head.
Page 13: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Entering and Exiting the Third Row Rear Seat Operation CAUTION: Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position.
Page 14 Returning the Seat to the Seating To access the third row: Position To return the second row seat to its normal seating position: 1. Remove objects on the ﬂoor behind the second row seat, or in the seat tracks on the ﬂoor. 2.
Page 15: Adjusting The Seats
Reclining the Seatbacks Adjusting the Seats To recline the seatback: To adjust the second row seats, pull outward on the seat adjustment handle (A). Slide the seat forward or rearward 1. Leaning forward in the seat, pull the reclining to the desired position. Release the handle and push and seatback strap (B).
Page 16 The third row seats can be folded forward or removed. 3. Pull up on the release lever located on the Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts back of the seat. still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the The headrest moves safety belts.
Page 17 To return the seatback to the seating position: 1. Raise the seatback into place by using the pullstrap CAUTION: from the rear of the vehicle, or by pushing it into place from inside the vehicle. A safety belt that is improperly routed, not 2.
Page 18 Removing the Third Row Seats Installing the Third Row Seats 1. Remove the cargo management system, if it is in 1. Before installing the seat the seatback must be the vehicle. See Cargo Management System on folded forward. See “Folding the Seatback” page 2-59.
Page 19: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should collision, people riding in these areas are more not do with safety belts.
Page 20: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 1-16...
Page 21 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. In does not stop. a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-17...
Page 22 or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-18...
Page 23 Questions and Answers About If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from Safety Belts home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a crash — even one that is not your fault — you and Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I your passenger(s) can be hurt.
Page 24: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-34 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-37.
Page 25 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt snugly against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose.
Page 26 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 27 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones.
Page 28 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 29 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 30 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the lap belt.
Page 31 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer/retailer to ﬁx it.
Page 32: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable safety belt and the safety belt is not attached, see Third Row Seats on page 1-11 for instruction on reconnecting the safety belt to the mini-buckle.
Page 33: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Your vehicle has shoulder belt height adjusters for the driver and right front passenger. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Page 34: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Pretensioners There is a guide for each outboard passenger position in the second row seat and all passenger positions Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front in the third row. Here is how to install a comfort guide to outboard occupants.
Page 35 Pull the comfort guide out of its storage location and then return the headrest to its upright position. Third Row Center Position The elastic cord on the comfort guide is adjustable. You can make it longer or shorter by squeezing 2.
Page 36 CAUTION: (Continued) shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
Page 37: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making women.
Page 38: Child Restraints
Child Restraints The manufacturer’s instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt Older Children until the child passes the below ﬁt test: • Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue.
Page 39 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? CAUTION: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face Never do this. or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the Here two children are wearing the same belt.
Page 40 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child might slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen.
Page 41: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children CAUTION: Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes Children can be seriously injured or strangled the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck the law in every state in the United States and in and the safety belt continues to tighten.
Page 42 CAUTION: People should never hold an infant in their arms while riding in a vehicle. An infant does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash an infant will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) infant will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force on a person’s arms.
Page 43 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 44 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Newborn infants need complete support, Selection of a particular restraint should take including support for the head and neck. This into consideration not only the child’s weight, height, is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck and age but also whether or not the restraint will...
Page 45: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint The body structure of a young child is quite with the seating surface unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom against the back of the safety belts are designed. A young child’s the infant.
Page 46 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle CAUTION: A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Make sure the child restraint is properly installed in the vehicle using the vehicle’s safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in...
Page 47: Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint
Securing the Child Within the Child When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on Restraint the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy CAUTION: from the manufacturer.
Page 48: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: (Continued) Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. Even if the passenger sensing system has We recommend that children and child restraints turned off the right front passenger’s frontal be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child airbag, no system is fail-safe.
Page 49: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Wherever you install a child restraint, be sure to secure Make sure that a LATCH-compatible child restraint is the child restraint properly. properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint, following the Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can instructions that came with that restraint, and also the move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure instructions in this manual.
Page 50: Top Tether Anchor
Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the position that will accommodate a child restraint with vehicle.
Page 51 Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for (Top Tether Anchor): use with or without the top tether being attached. Others Seating positions with top require the top tether always to be attached. In tether anchors. Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be (Lower Anchor): attached.
Page 52 To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each second row anchor position has a label, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol Second Row —...
Page 53 Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.
Page 54: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION: Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the CAUTION: vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchors, the restraint will not be able to protect anchor or attachment to come loose or even...
Page 55 Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured may cause damage to the safety belt or the CAUTION: seat. When removing the child restraint, always remember to return the safety belts to their normal, stowed position before folding the rear seat. Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck 1.
Page 56 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that If the position you are the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the using does not have a top tether to the top tether anchor, if the vehicle has headrest or head restraint one.
Page 57: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear If the position you are using has a ﬁxed headrest Seat Position or head restraint and you are using a single When securing a child restraint in a rear seating tether, route the tether over position, study the instructions that came with your child the headrest or head restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle.
Page 58 If you need to install more than one child restraint in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-44. 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint.
Page 59 6. If your child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-45 for more information. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
Page 60: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the CAUTION: Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to seriously injured or killed if the right front Put the Restraint on page 1-44.
Page 61 If your child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or page 1-45 for how to install your child restraint using around the restraint.
Page 62 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, the retractor to set the lock. pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 63: Airbag System
Airbag System If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint. Your vehicle has the following airbags: If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting •...
Page 64 With seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word Here are the most important things to know about the AIRBAG will appear on the side of the seatback closest airbag system: to the door. With roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear CAUTION: along the headliner or trim.
Page 65 CAUTION: CAUTION: Frontal airbags are designed to deploy in Airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than the moderate to severe frontal and near frontal blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or crashes. They are not designed to inﬂate in very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be rollover, rear crashes, or in many side crashes.
Page 66: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? CAUTION: Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide.
Page 67 Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door.
Page 68 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other...
Page 69: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? Frontal airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds. For example: Frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver’s or right vehicle hits a moving object.
Page 70 In addition, your vehicle has dual-stage frontal airbags. Seat-mounted side impact airbags are not intended to Dual-stage airbags adjust the restraint according to inﬂate in frontal impacts, near-frontal impacts, rollovers, crash severity. Your vehicle has electronic frontal or rear impacts. Roof-rail airbags are not intended to sensors, which help the sensing system distinguish inﬂate in rear impacts.
Page 71: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? How Does an Airbag Restrain? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or inﬂator.
Page 72: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Airbag CAUTION: Inﬂates? After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact When an airbag inﬂates, there may be dust in airbags inﬂate, they quickly deﬂate, so quickly that the air. This dust could cause breathing some people may not even realize an airbag inﬂated.
Page 73: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger airbag. right front passenger’s position. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument •...
Page 74 The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger’s seat. The CAUTION: sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be impact airbag should be enabled (may inﬂate) or not.
Page 75 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off If a child restraint has been installed and the on the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child seat-mounted side impact airbag if: restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer’s directions •...
Page 76 The passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inﬂate) the right front passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger’s seat. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbags to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbags are active.
Page 77 A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, CAUTION: seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket If the airbag readiness light in the instrument equipment other than any that GM has approved for your panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it...
Page 78: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Adding Equipment to Your Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places Is there anything I might add to or change around your vehicle. Your dealer/retailer and the service about the vehicle that could keep the airbags manual have information about servicing your vehicle from working properly?
Page 79 Any object, such as an aftermarket seat heater or a Because I have a disability, I have to get my comfort enhancing pad or device, installed under vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether or on top of the seat fabric, could also interfere with this will affect my airbag system? the operation of the passenger sensing system.
Page 80: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag Checking the Restraint Systems readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-36 for more information. Safety Belts Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light or broken, the airbag may not work properly.
Page 81: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If you have had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? After a Crash After a very minor crash, nothing may be necessary. But the belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
Page 82 NOTES 1-78...
Page 83: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ....2-26 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ....2-4 New Vehicle Break-In ........2-26 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Ignition Positions ..........2-26 Operation ...........2-5 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ....2-27 Remote Vehicle Start ........2-7 Starting the Engine ........2-28 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-29 Doors and Locks ..........2-10...
Page 84 Section 2 Features and Controls Object Detection Systems .......2-44 Instrument Panel Storage .......2-55 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ....2-44 Center Console Storage .........2-56 Rear Vision Camera ........2-47 Second Row Center Console ......2-56 Floor Mats ...........2-57 ® OnStar System ..........2-47 Luggage Carrier ...........2-58 Universal Home Remote System ......2-50 Rear Seat Armrest ........2-58 Universal Home Remote System Operation...
Page 85: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing...
Page 86: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to System use this equipment. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range, The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system operates on a try this: radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
Page 87: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) (Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has this feature, press to start the engine from outside System Operation the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-7 for additional information. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions will work up to 195 feet (60 m) away.
Page 88: Battery Replacement
& The lost transmitter will no longer work after the new (Power Liftgate): Press and hold for about transmitters are re-coded. The vehicle can have a one second to open and close the liftgate. The taillamps maximum of eight transmitters matched to it. See will ﬂash and a chime will sound to indicate when the “Relearn Remote Key”...
Page 89: Remote Vehicle Start
Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature that starts the engine from outside of the vehicle. If your vehicle has an automatic climate control system, the climate control system will default to a heating or cooling mode depending on the outside temperatures. If your vehicle does not have an automatic climate control system, the system will turn on at the setting the vehicle was set to when the vehicle was last turned off.
Page 90 There are other conditions which can affect the After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert performance of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless and turn the key to the ON/RUN position to drive Entry (RKE) System on page 2-4 for additional the vehicle.
Page 91: Remote Start Ready
For example, if the lock button and then the remote Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start feature are start buttons are pressed again after the vehicle shipped from the factory with the remote vehicle start has been running for ﬁve minutes, 10 minutes are system enabled.
Page 92: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks CAUTION: (Continued) Door Locks • Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can CAUTION: help prevent this from happening. Unlocked doors can be dangerous. The vehicle’s doors can be manually locked or unlocked •...
Page 93: Delayed Locking
Delayed Locking Rear Door Security Locks When locking the doors with the power lock switch Your vehicle has rear door security locks to prevent and a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. ﬁve seconds after the last door is closed.
Page 94: Lockout Protection
Lockout Protection Liftgate This feature protects you from locking the key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a front door CAUTION: is open. If the driver’s side power door lock switch is pressed It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate when the driver’s door is open and the key is in open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the driver’s...
Page 95: Instrument Panel
To open the liftgate, press the touchpad on the underside of the liftgate handle. The vehicle must be in CAUTION: (Continued) PARK (P) to open the liftgate. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup or pull strap as an aid. •...
Page 96: Power Liftgate
Power Liftgate CAUTION: (Continued) Power Liftgate Operation • If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. CAUTION: • If your vehicle has a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate See Power Liftgate on page 2-14.
Page 97 Notice: If you open the liftgate without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage door, you could damage the liftgate or the liftgate glass. Always check to make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it. The power liftgate can be power opened and closed in the following ways: •...
Page 98 Obstacle Detection Features If you shift the transmission out of PARK (P) while the power function is in progress, the liftgate power function If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power open will continue to completion. If you shift the transmission or close cycle, a warning chime will sound and the liftgate out of PARK (P) and accelerate before the power will automatically reverse direction to the full closed or...
Page 99 Manual Operation of Power Liftgate If the RKE button or the power close button on the liftgate is pressed while power operation is disabled, the lights will ﬂash three times, but the liftgate will not move. To change the liftgate to manual operation, press It is not recommended that you drive with the liftgate the switch on the center...
Page 100: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 101: Power Windows
Power Windows The power window controls are located on each of the side doors. CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Page 102: Programming The Power Windows
Express-Down Windows Programming the Power Windows Windows that have the express-down feature allow the If the battery on your vehicle has been recharged, windows to be lowered without holding the switch. disconnected, or replaced, windows with the express-up Press the window switch fully and release it to activate feature need to be reprogrammed for this feature to the express-down feature.
Page 103: Sun Visors
Anti-Pinch Feature Sun Visors The anti-pinch feature is on windows with the Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun express-up feature. If an object is in the way of the visor from the center mount and slide it along the window as it is express-closing, or in certain weather rod from side-to-side to cover the driver or passenger conditions like severe icing, the window will stop...
Page 104: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems If the delayed locking feature is active, the alarm will not be activated until all doors are closed and the security light goes off. Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, •...
Page 105: Testing The Alarm
Here is how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident: 3. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and wait for the security light to go out. • If you do not want to activate the theft-deterrent 4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door system, the vehicle should be locked with the with the manual door lock and open the door.
Page 106: Pass-Key Iii+ Electronic Immobilizer
® ® PASS-Key III+ Electronic PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer Immobilizer Operation ® The PASS-Key III+ system operates on a radio Your vehicle has PASS-Key III+ (Personalized frequency subject to Federal Communications Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. ® Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. PASS-Key III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system.
Page 107 If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. you may also want to check the fuse, see Fuses 4.
Page 108: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Ignition Positions Vehicle With the key in the ignition, you can turn it to four New Vehicle Break-In different positions. Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: •...
Page 109: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Key In the Ignition A (LOCK/OFF): This is the only position in which you can remove the key. This position locks the ignition and Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it is an transmission. If the steering wheel is locked, move it easy target for joy riders or thieves.
Page 110: Starting Procedure
Starting Procedure For an additional 10 minutes of operation, close all the doors and turn the key to ON/RUN and then back 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the to LOCK/OFF. ignition key to START. When the engine starts, All these features will work when the key is in the let go of the key.
Page 111: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater 2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try The engine coolant heater, if available, can help in cold pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor weather conditions at or below 0°F (−18°C) for easier and holding it there as you hold the key in START for...
Page 112: Automatic Transmission Operation
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the 1. Turn off the engine. kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your 2.
Page 113 PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It is Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before the best position to use when you start your engine starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic because your vehicle cannot move easily. transmission shift lock control system.
Page 114 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. It connect with the wheels. To restart when you are provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. If you already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use need more power for passing, and you are: NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
Page 115 Electronic Range Select Mode See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-50 and DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-50 for more Electronic Range Selector (ERS) mode allows you to information. The number displayed in the DIC is choose the top-gear limit of the vehicle’s transmission the highest gear that the transmission will be allowed to and the vehicle’s speed while driving down hill or towing operate in.
Page 116: Tow/Haul Mode
Tow/Haul Mode Automatic Engine Grade Braking Automatic Engine Grade Braking assists when driving on Your vehicle may have a Tow/Haul mode. a downhill grade. It maintains the vehicle’s speed by automatically implementing a shift schedule that uses the The button to turn it on or engine and the transmission to slow the vehicle.
Page 117: Parking Brake
Parking Brake Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure To set the parking brake, that the parking brake is fully released and the brake push down the parking warning light is off before driving.
Page 118: Shifting Into Park
Shifting Into Park Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 119: Shifting Out Of Park
Torque Lock Shifting Out of Park If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the release system. The shift lock release is designed to: vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the •...
Page 120: Parking Over Things That Burn
Engine Exhaust To shift out of PARK (P) use the following: 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Then press the shift lever button. CAUTION: 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still are unable to shift out of PARK (P): Engine exhaust can kill.
Page 121: Running The Vehicle While Parked
Running the Vehicle While Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the CAUTION: parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 122: Mirrors
Mirrors Compass Operation Press the on/off button once to turn the compass on or off. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ® There is a compass display in the window in the upper with OnStar and Compass right corner of the mirror face. Your vehicle may have an automatic-dimming rearview Compass Calibration mirror with a compass.
Page 123: Compass Variance
Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, such as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 124: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Controls for the outside Your vehicle may have power mirrors are located outside power foldaway on the driver’s door mirrors. The controls armrest. are located on the driver’s door armrest. To adjust each mirror: 1.
Page 125: Park Tilt Mirrors
Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors The passenger’s and/or driver’s mirror returns to its original position when the vehicle is shifted out of You may need to reset the power foldaway mirrors if the REVERSE (R), or the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF. following occurs: This feature can be turned on or off through the •...
Page 126: Outside Convex Mirror
Outside Convex Mirror Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Rear Parking CAUTION: Assist (URPA) A convex mirror can make things (like other For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist vehicles) look farther away than they really are. (URPA) system, it operates at speeds less than 5 mph (8 km/h), and assists the driver with parking and If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you avoiding objects while in R (Reverse).
Page 127: How The System Works
The display is located in the headliner and can be CAUTION: seen by looking over your right shoulder. The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system does not replace driver vision. It cannot detect: • objects that are below the bumper, underneath the vehicle, or if they are too close or far from the vehicle •...
Page 128 When the System Does Not Seem to URPA operates only at speeds less than 5 mph (8 km/h). If the vehicle is above this speed, the red light Work Properly on the rear display will ﬂash. If the URPA system will not activate due to a temporary To be detected, objects must be at least 10 inches condition, the message PARKING ASSIST OFF will be (25.4 cm) off the ground and below liftgate level.
Page 129: Rear Vision Camera
Rear Vision Camera OnStar service is provided to you subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions. You may cancel your OnStar service at any time by contacting OnStar. A complete The vehicle may have a Rear Vision Camera system. OnStar Owner’s Guide and the OnStar Terms and Read the entire section before using the system.
Page 130: Onstar Virtual Advisor
Available Services with Safe & Sound Plan OnStar Hands-Free Calling • Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar subscribers to make and receive calls using voice • Advanced Automatic Crash Notiﬁcation (AACN) commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into (If equipped) the vehicle, and can be used with OnStar Pre-Paid •...
Page 131: Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
OnStar Steering Wheel Controls OnStar service cannot work unless your vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless Your vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be service provider for service in that area. OnStar service used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free Calling.
Page 132: Universal Home Remote System
Universal Home Remote Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED) System The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand-held Radio-Frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home lighting. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 133: Programming The Universal Home Remote System
Programming the Universal Home Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote Remote System programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Universal Home For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote buttons should be erased for security purposes.
Page 134 2. Hold the end of your hand-held transmitter about 4. The indicator light on the Universal Home Remote 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the Universal will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly after Home Remote buttons while keeping the indicator Universal Home Remote successfully receives the light in view.
Page 135 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button. After you press this button, you will have 30 seconds to complete Step 8. 8. Immediately return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the Universal Home Remote button, chosen in Step 3 to control the garage door, for two seconds, and then release it.
Page 136: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
Gate Operator and Canadian Using Universal Home Remote Programming Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second. The indicator light If you have questions or need help programming the will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Universal Home Remote System, call 1-800-355-3515 or go to www.homelink.com.
Page 137: Storage Areas
Reprogramming a Single Universal Storage Areas Home Remote Button Glove Box To reprogram any of the three Universal Home Remote buttons, repeat the programming instructions earlier To open, lift the handle up. Use the key to lock and in this section, beginning with Step 2. unlock.
Page 138: Center Console Storage
Center Console Storage Second Row Center Console The center console armrest can slide forward and Your vehicle may have a second row center console. backward by pulling up the lever located on the front of it. To open the armrest storage area, press the button located on the front of the armrest.
Page 139: Floor Mats
CAUTION: Never open more than one of the three latches at a time. This is to help avoid personal injury and damage to the console. Notice: Slide the front console as far forward as it will go before folding the second row console forward.
Page 140: Luggage Carrier
Luggage Carrier Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 200 lbs (91 kg) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests as far forward as CAUTION: possible and against the side rails, making sure to fasten it securely.
Page 141: Cargo Cover
Cargo Cover Your vehicle may have a cargo cover. It can be used to cover items in the rear of the vehicle. To install the cover, place the loops on each corner of the cover on the four hooks in the rear of the vehicle. The cover should be stored securely when not in use.
Page 142: Sunroof
Sunroof Express-open/Express-close: From the closed position, press and release the rear of the driver’s side switch to express-open the sunroof. Press and The vehicle may have a sunroof over the front seats, release the front of the driver’s side switch to and a rear sunroof over the second row seats.
Page 143 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Parade Dimming ...........3-19 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Reading Lamps ..........3-19 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Electric Power Management ......3-19 Horn .............3-6 Battery Run-Down Protection ......3-20 Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel ....3-7 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ......3-20 Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current ..3-21 Column ............3-7...
Page 144: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Section 3 Instrument Panel Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ....3-43 Audio System(s) ..........3-74 Tire Pressure Light ........3-44 Setting the Clock ..........3-75 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......3-45 Radio(s) (MP3) ..........3-78 Oil Pressure Light .........3-47 Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and Security Light ..........3-48 Six-Disc CD Player) ........3-96 Fog Lamp Light ..........3-48 Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and...
Page 145 NOTES...
Page 146: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 147: Audio System(S)
The main components of your instrument panel are listed here: A. Air Vent. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-29. L. Horn. See Horn on page 3-6. B. Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction M. Audio Steering Wheel Control Buttons. See Audio Lever on page 3-8.
Page 148: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices The hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at also let police know you have a problem. The front the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off.
Page 149: Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column A tilt and telescope wheel lets you adjust the steering wheel before you drive. The steering wheel can be raised to the highest level to give your legs more room The power tilt and when you enter and exit the vehicle.
Page 150: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically.
Page 151: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Turn Signal On Chime Flash-to-Pass If either one of the turn signals are left on and you have With the turn signal lever in the low-beam position, pull drove more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound. the lever toward you momentarily to switch to high-beam, to signal that you are going to pass.
Page 152: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer Turn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers. (Washer Fluid): Press the button located at the (Mist): Turn the band to mist for a single wiping end of the turn signal/multifunction lever, to spray cycle.
Page 153: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Heated Windshield Washer When the heated windshield washer ﬂuid system is activated under certain outside temperature conditions, If your vehicle has the heated windshield washer ﬂuid steam might ﬂow out of the washer nozzles for a system it can be used to help clear ice, snow, tree sap, short period of time before washer ﬂuid is sprayed.
Page 154: Cruise Control
Cruise Control The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips.
Page 155 Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed Cruise control will not work if your parking brake is set, and then you apply the brake. This shuts off the cruise or if the master cylinder brake ﬂuid level is low. control.
Page 156: Exterior Lamps
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Exterior Lamps Cruise Control The exterior lamps control Use the accelerator pedal to increase vehicle speed. is located on the When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will instrument panel to the left slow down to the previously set cruise speed.
Page 157: Delayed Headlamps
AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position to (Fog Lamps): Push the fog lamps control in to turn automatically turn on the headlamps at normal on the fog lamps. brightness, together with the following: See Fog Lamps on page 3-17. •...
Page 158: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)/Automatic Headlamp System
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will go off and the DRL will come on. Automatic Headlamp System As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when it is needed. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
Page 159: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps Dome Lamps Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty The dome lamps automatically come on when a door is conditions. opened, unless the dome lamp override button is pressed in. (Fog Lamps): The fog lamps button is located on The lamps can also be turned on and off by turning the the exterior lamps control.
Page 160: Entry Lighting
Entry Lighting Delayed Entry Lighting Your vehicle may have courtesy lamps that will come on Delayed entry lighting illuminates the interior for a and stay on for a set time whenever the unlock symbol period of time after all the doors have been closed. is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) The ignition must be off for delayed entry lighting Transmitter, if the vehicle has one.
Page 161: Delayed Exit Lighting
Delayed Exit Lighting Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that This feature illuminates the interior for a period of time estimates the battery’s temperature and state of charge. after the key is removed from the ignition. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and The ignition must be off for delayed exit lighting to work.
Page 162: Battery Run-Down Protection
Accessory Power Outlet(s) Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the Your vehicle has four 12-volt outlets which can be used driver.
Page 163: Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the The power outlet is located proper installation instructions included with the on the rear of the center equipment. Check with your dealer/retailer before adding console. electrical equipment, and never use anything that exceeds the maximum amperage rating of 20 amps.
Page 164: Analog Clock
Analog Clock If you try to connect equipment using more than 150 watts or a system fault is detected, a protection circuit shuts off the power supply and the indicator light The analog clock is located on the instrument panel turns off.
Page 165 Press the + or − buttons to increase or decrease the temperature. The driver side temperature display will show the temperature setting decreasing or increasing. Passenger’s Side Temperature Control The passenger’s temperature buttons can be used to change the temperature of the air coming through the system on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Page 166: Automatic Operation
Automatic Operation 2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature. To ﬁnd your comfort setting, start with a 73°F (22°C) AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation is temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes active the system controls the inside temperature, the for the system to regulate.
Page 167: Manual Operation
yN z (On/Off): Press this button to turn off the climate (Mode): Press the mode up and down control system. Outside air still enters the vehicle, and is buttons to manually change the direction of the airﬂow directed to the ﬂoor. This direction can be changed by in the vehicle.
Page 168: Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning (Defog): See “Defogging and Defrosting” later in this section. (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the (Recirculation): Press this button to turn the air conditioning (A/C) compressor on and off. When recirculation mode on. When the button is pressed, an air conditioning is selected, an indicator light comes on indicator light comes on.
Page 169 Sensors The interior temperature sensor located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering column, The solar sensor, located in the defrost grille in the measures the temperature of the air inside the vehicle. middle of the instrument panel, monitors the solar There is also an exterior temperature sensor located radiation.
Page 170: Defogging And Defrosting
The climate control system uses the information from To clear fog from the rear seat side windows, select the these sensors to maintain your comfort setting by bi-level mode on the rear climate control system and adjusting the outlet temperature, fan speed, and the air direct the headliner outlets toward the side windows.
Page 171: Rear Window Defogger
Rear Window Defogger Outlet Adjustment The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to Use the slider switch in the center of the outlet, to remove fog from the rear window. change the direction of the air ﬂow. Use the thumbwheel near the outlet to control the amount of air ﬂow or to <...
Page 172: Rear Air Conditioning And Heating System
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System If your vehicle has this system, the rear controls are three knobs located on the rear of the center console. The system can be controlled from the front controls as well as the rear controls. To turn the system on, press the AUX button on the front climate control system, an indicator will be lit.
Page 173 Mode Knob Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate The right knob on the control panel lets you choose the direction of the air ﬂow. Controls (Vent): This setting directs the air through the If your vehicle has this rear climate control system there headliner outlets.
Page 174 +/− (Increase/Decrease Temperature): These buttons select the temperature of the air ﬂowing into the rear passenger area. Press the + button for warmer air and press the − button for cooler air. The temperature settings will display in 0-12 increments, going from the coolest (0) to the warmest (12) setting.
Page 175: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions. Often gages and Indicators warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. This section describes the warning lights and gages on When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on the vehicle.
Page 176: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how the vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have used, and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 177: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Safety Belt Reminders The speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles Safety Belt Reminder Light per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). When the engine is started, a chime will come on for The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety driven, in either miles or kilometers.
Page 178: Airbag Readiness Light
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Airbag Readiness Light Several seconds after the engine is started, a chime will There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The to buckle their safety belt.
Page 179: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator CAUTION: Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be working properly. The airbags in your vehicle may not inﬂate in a crash, or they could even inﬂate without a crash.
Page 180 If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the right front CAUTION: passenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag are enabled (may inﬂate). Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s CAUTION: frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact...
Page 181: Charging System Light
Charging System Light If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing This light will come on system. See your dealer/retailer for service. brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition key, but the engine is not running,...
Page 182: Voltmeter Gage
Voltmeter Gage Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an When the engine is not extended period. running, but the ignition is If there is a problem with the battery charging system, a on, this gage shows SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM message...
Page 183: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake does Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two not release fully.
Page 184: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light
® Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) StabiliTrak Indicator Light Warning Light This warning light should come on brieﬂy when the For vehicles with the engine is started. Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If the warning light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Page 185: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
Engine Coolant Temperature Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Warning Light The engine coolant temperature warning light will come on when the engine has overheated. If this happens you should pull over and turn off the United States Canada engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-23 for more information.
Page 186: Tire Pressure Light
Tire Pressure Light When the Light is Solid This indicates that one or more of your tires are Your vehicle has a tire signiﬁcantly underinﬂated. pressure light. A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center (DIC), may accompany the light. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for more information.
Page 187: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires Check Engine Light with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission A computer system called OBD II (On-Board controls and can cause this light to come on.
Page 188: If The Light Is Flashing
If the Light is Flashing been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. The following can prevent more serious damage to your A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should vehicle: turn the light off.
Page 189: Maintenance Schedule
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Oil Pressure Light Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or CAUTION: might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
Page 190: Security Light
Security Light Cruise Control Light This light ﬂashes when the This light comes on security system is whenever you set the activated. cruise control. For more information, see Theft-Deterrent Systems on The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. page 2-22.
Page 191: Tow/Haul Mode Light
Tow/Haul Mode Light When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left in the fuel tank. The gage will ﬁrst indicate empty before you are out of This light comes on when fuel, and you should get more fuel as soon as possible.
Page 192: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) system that controls the temperature display, the numbers will be replaced with dashes. If this occurs, have the vehicle serviced. Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-50 and DIC The DIC displays information about your vehicle.
Page 193: Maintenance Schedule
DIC Buttons Vehicle Information Menu Items (Vehicle Information): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: OIL LIFE Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. This display shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. If you see 99% OIL LIFE REMAINING on the display, that means 99% of the The buttons are the set/reset, customization, vehicle current oil life remains.
Page 194: Park Assist
PARK ASSIST FRONT TIRES or REAR TIRES If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist The pressure for each tire can be viewed in the DIC. (URPA) system, press the vehicle information button until The tire pressure will be shown in either pounds PARK ASSIST displays.
Page 195 RELEARN REMOTE KEY Trip/Fuel Menu Items This display allows you to match Remote Keyless Entry (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to scroll through the (RKE) transmitters to your vehicle. To match an RKE following menu items: transmitter to your vehicle: ODOMETER 1.
Page 196 To use the retro-active reset feature, press and hold the The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the set/reset button for at least four seconds. The trip vehicle’s fuel economy over recent driving history odometer will display the number of miles (mi) or and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
Page 197 TIMER FUEL USED Press the trip/fuel button until TIMER displays. This Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL USED displays. display can be used as a timer. This display shows the number of gallons (gal) or liters (L) of fuel used since the last reset of this menu To start the timer, press the set/reset button while item.
Page 198: Dic Warnings And Messages
DIC Warnings and Messages ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver this message displays when there is a compact that the status of the vehicle has changed and that spare tire on the vehicle, when the Antilock Brake some action may be needed by the driver to correct the System (ABS) warning light comes on, or when the rear...
Page 199: Battery Saver Active
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE CHECK TIRE PRESSURE This message displays when the system detects that This message displays when the pressure in one or the battery voltage is dropping below expected more of the vehicle’s tires needs to be checked. levels. The battery saver system starts reducing certain This message also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT features of the vehicle that you may be able to notice.
Page 200 DRIVER DOOR OPEN ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is door is not fully closed and the vehicle is in a drive overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If gear.
Page 201: Engine Overheated Stop Engine
ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine to your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If FUEL LEVEL LOW an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon...
Page 202: Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine
HOOD OPEN OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE This message displays and a chime sounds if the hood is Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine not fully closed. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may hood for obstructions, and close the hood again.
Page 203: Service Air Bag
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the This message displays and a chime sounds if the passenger door is not fully closed and the vehicle is in a passenger side rear door is not fully closed and the drive gear.
Page 204: Service Brake System
SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, This message displays along with the brake system this message displays if there is a problem with this warning light if there is a problem with the brake system. system.
Page 205: Service Tire Monitor System
SERVICE POWER STEERING SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM This message displays when a problem is detected with This message displays if a part on the Tire Pressure the power steering system. When this message is Monitor System (TPMS) is not working properly. The tire displayed, you may notice that the effort required to pressure light also ﬂashes and then remains on during steer the vehicle increases or feels heavier, but you will...
Page 206: Theft Attempted
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH (KM/H) TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message displays when your vehicle speed is This message may display along with the check engine limited to 80 mph (128 km/h) because the vehicle light on the instrument panel cluster if the vehicle’s detects a problem in the speed variable assist steering fuel cap is not tightened properly.
Page 207: Dic Vehicle Customization
TRACTION CONTROL OFF TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays when the Traction Control This message displays and a chime sounds if a turn System (TCS) is turned off. Adjust your driving signal is left on for 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km). Move the turn ®...
Page 208 The default settings for the customization features were Press the customization button until the PRESS set when your vehicle left the factory, but may have DISPLAY IN ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC been changed from their default state since then. display.
Page 209: Auto Door Lock
AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select when the vehicle’s This feature allows you to select whether or not to turn doors will automatically lock. See Programmable off the automatic door unlocking feature. It also Automatic Door Locks on page 2-11 for more allows you to select which doors and when the doors information.
Page 210: Remote Door Lock
REMOTE DOOR LOCK To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 211: Exit Lighting
DELAY DOOR LOCK EXIT LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not the This feature allows you to select the amount of time you locking of the vehicle’s doors and liftgate will be delayed. want the exterior lamps to remain on when it is dark When locking the doors and liftgate with the power enough outside.
Page 212: Approach Lighting
APPROACH LIGHTING CHIME VOLUME This feature allows you to select whether or not to have This feature allows you to select the volume level of the the exterior lights turn on brieﬂy during low light chime. periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Press the customization button until CHIME VOLUME Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 213 PARK TILT MIRRORS EASY EXIT SEAT If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select preference for the automatic easy exit seat feature. See whether or not the outside mirror(s) will automatically tilt Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 1-4 for more down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R).
Page 214: Remote Start
MEMORY SEAT RECALL NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the your preference for the remote memory seat recall desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 215: Factory Settings
FACTORY SETTINGS If you do not exit, pressing the customization button again will return you to the beginning of the feature This feature allows you to set all of the customization settings menu. features back to their factory default settings. Exiting the Feature Settings Menu Press the customization button until FACTORY SETTINGS appears on the DIC display.
Page 216: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) While your vehicle is parked: • Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read • Familiarize yourself with its operation. the pages following to familiarize yourself with its features. • Set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers.
Page 217: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock 3. Press the pushbutton located under the currently displayed status of either ON or OFF. The ON display indicates the radio clock display is disabled The vehicle has an analog clock and a digital radio and the OFF display indicates the radio clock clock.
Page 218: Setting The Time And Date
For a Radio with a Six-Disc CD Player Setting the Time and Date For Radios with a Single CD or a Single Turn the radio clock display on or off by following these CD and DVD Player steps: 1. Press the MENU button until the (clock) label This type of radio has a (clock) button for setting the...
Page 219: Changing The Time And Date Default Setting
For a Radio with a Six-Disc CD Player Changing the Time and Date Default Setting This type of radio has a MENU button for setting the time and date. To set the time and date, do the For Radios with a Single CD or a Single following: CD and DVD Player 1.
Page 220: Radio(S) (Mp3)
For a Radio with a Six-Disc CD Player Radio(s) (MP3) To change the time and date default setting, do the following: 1. Change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or the date default setting from month/day/year to day/month/year, by pressing the MENU button.
Page 221 If the vehicle has a Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system, it has a CD/DVD radio. See Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 3-107 for more information on the vehicle’s RSE system. The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate. The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media, (DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital...
Page 222: Playing The Radio
Playing the Radio Finding a Station BAND: Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM™ (Power/Volume): Press to turn the system on (if equipped). The selection displays. and off. Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or (Tune): Turn to select radio stations. decrease the volume.
Page 223: Storing A Radio Station As A Favorite
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite The number of favorites pages can be setup using the MENU button. To setup the number of favorites Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station pages, perform the following steps: favorites while the vehicle is in P (Park). Tune to favorite 1.
Page 224: Adjusting The Speakers (Balance/Fade)
Setting the Tone EQ (Equalization): Press to choose bass and treble equalization settings designed for different types of (Bass/Midrange/Treble) music. The choices are pop, rock, country, talk, jazz, and classical. Selecting MANUAL or changing bass or treble, BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble): To returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings.
Page 225 To quickly adjust all speaker and tone controls to the 3. Turn the knob, press the buttons below the right middle position, press the knob for more than or left arrows displayed, or press either SEEK arrow two seconds until a beep sounds. to go to the previous or to the next XM™...
Page 226: Radio Messages
Radio Messages Radio Messages for XM™ Only See XM Radio Messages on page 3-106 later in this Calibration Error: The audio system has been section for further detail. calibrated for the vehicle from the factory. If Calibration Error displays, it means that the radio has not been Playing a CD (Single CD Player) conﬁgured properly for the vehicle and it must be returned to your dealer/retailer for service.
Page 227 Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The When a CD is inserted, the text label DVD or CD player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing. To symbol displays on the left side of the radio display. As each new track starts to play, the track number insert a CD with the ignition off, ﬁrst press the displays.
Page 228 The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised, DVD (Eject): Press and release to eject the disc due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics that is currently playing in the top slot. A beep with lubricants internal to the CD and DVD player sounds and Ejecting Disc displays.
Page 229 To play tracks from all CDs loaded in a six-disc CD REV (Fast Reverse): Press and hold to reverse player in random order, press the pushbutton playback quickly within a track. Sound will be heard at a positioned under the RDM label until Randomize All reduced volume.
Page 230 Radios with CD and DVD Audio Output CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to play a CD when listening to the radio. The CD icon and a message Only one audio source can be heard through the showing the disc and/or track number displays when a speakers at one time.
Page 231 Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or Player Error: There are disc LOAD or disc EJECT problems. CD-RW Disc • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to The radio has the capability of playing an MP3/WMA normal, the CD should play. CD-R or CD-RW disc.
Page 232: Playing A Dvd
Using the DVD Player Playing a DVD The DVD player is controlled by the buttons on the DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to cycle remote control, or by the RSA system, or by the buttons through DVD, CD, or Auxiliary when listening to on the radio faceplate.
Page 233 ¨ (Power): Press to turn the radio on or off. Turn SEEK (Next Track/Chapter): Press the right arrow clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease to go to the next track or chapter. This button might the volume. Press and hold for more than two seconds not work when the DVD is playing the copyright to turn off the entire radio and Rear Seat Entertainment information or the previews.
Page 234 DVD-V (Video) Display Buttons (Stop): Press to stop playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD. Once a DVD-V is inserted, the radio display menu shows several tag options for DVD playing. Press the (Enter): Press to select the choices that are pushbuttons located under any desired tag option during highlighted in any menu.
Page 235: Inserting A Disc
DVD-A (Audio) Display Buttons Group : Press to cycle through musical groupings on the DVD-A disc. Once a DVD-A is inserted, radio display menu shows several tag options for DVD playing. Press the Nav (Navigate): Press to display directional arrows for pushbuttons located under any desired tag option navigating through the menus.
Page 236: Dvd Radio Error Messages
Stopping and Resuming Playback is sourced to the DVD, the movie when reloaded into the DVD player begins to play again. In case loading To stop playing a DVD without turning off the system, and reading of a DVD or CD cannot be completed press the button on the remote control, or press the (unknown format, etc.), and the disc fails to eject, press...
Page 237: Using The Auxiliary Input Jack
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to play a CD when a portable audio device is playing. Press again and The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the system begins playing audio from the connected the lower right side of the faceplate.
Page 238: Using An Mp3
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and MP3/WMA Format Six-Disc CD Player) Creating an MP3/WMA disc on a personal computer: • Make sure the MP3/WMA ﬁles are recorded on MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW Disc a CD-R or CD-RW disc. • Do not mix standard audio and MP3/WMA ﬁles on The radio plays MP3/WMA ﬁles that were recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW disc.
Page 239 • Root Directory Minimize the length of the ﬁle, folder, or playlist names. Long ﬁle, folder, or playlist names, or a The root directory of the CD-R or CD-RW is treated as a combination of a large number of ﬁles and folders, folder.
Page 240 No Folder When play enters a new folder, the display does not automatically show the new folder name unless When the CD-R or CD-RW disc contains only the folder mode is chosen as the default display. The compressed ﬁles, the ﬁles are located under the root new track name displays.
Page 241: Playing An Mp3/Wma
Playing an MP3/WMA REV (Reverse): Press and hold this button to reverse playback quickly within an MP3/WMA ﬁle. Sound Insert a CD-R or CD-RW disc partway into the slot is heard at a reduced volume. Release this button to (Single CD Player), or press the load button and wait for resume playing the ﬁle.
Page 242 To change from playback by artist to playback by (Music Navigator): Use the music navigator album, press the pushbutton located below the Sort By feature to play MP3/WMA ﬁles on the CD-R or CD-RW label. From the sort screen, push one of the buttons in order by artist or album.
Page 243: Using An Mp3
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and • Create a folder structure that makes it easy to ﬁnd songs while driving. Organize songs by albums DVD Player) using one folder for each album. Each folder or album should contain 18 songs or less. MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW Disc •...
Page 244 Root Directory When the CD-R or CD-RW disc contains only playlists and compressed audio ﬁles, but no folders, all ﬁles The root directory of the CD-R or CD-RW disc is treated are located under the root folder. The folder down and as a folder.
Page 245 File System and Naming Playing an MP3/WMA (In Either the DVD or CD Slot) The song name that is displayed is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present Insert a CD-R or CD-RW disc partway into either the in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the ﬁle name top or bottom slot, label side up.
Page 246 As each new track starts to play, the track number and (Tune): Turn this knob to select MP3/WMA ﬁles on song title displays. the CD-R or CD-RW that is currently playing. CD (Eject): Press and release this button to eject ©...
Page 247 The radio can begin playing while it is scanning the disc FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold this button in the background. When the scan is ﬁnished, the to advance playback quickly within an MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW begins playing again. ﬁle.
Page 248: Xm Radio Messages
XM Radio Messages BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD or a DVD is playing. The CD or DVD remains inside the radio for future listening or viewing entertainment. XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request, DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to cycle by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Page 249: Navigation/Radio System
No Title Info: No song title information is available at Check XM Receivr: If this message does not clear this time on this channel. The system is working within a short period of time, the receiver could have a properly. fault.
Page 250: Before Driving
Before Driving Headphones The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only. The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so. In severe or extreme weather conditions the RSE system might or might not work until the temperature is within the operating range.
Page 251 Push the power button to turn on the headphones. An Notice: Do not store the headphones in heat or indicator light located on the headphones comes direct sunlight. This could damage the headphones on. If the light does not come on, the batteries might and repairs will not be covered by your warranty.
Page 252 Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks To use the auxiliary inputs of the RSE system, connect an external auxiliary device to the color-coded A/V jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the video screen power on. If the video screen is in the DVD player mode, pressing the AUX (auxiliary) button on the remote control, switches the video screen from the DVD player mode to the auxiliary device.
Page 253: Audio Output
Audio Output Video Screen Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs can be The video screen is located in the overhead console. heard through the following possible sources: To use the video screen, do the following: • Wireless Headphones 1.
Page 254: Remote Control
Remote Control Remote Control Buttons To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter window at the rear of the overhead console and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright light could affect the ability of the RSE transmitter to receive signals from the remote control.
Page 255 (Main Menu): Press to access the DVD menu. The (Play/Pause): Press to start playing a DVD. Press DVD menu is different on every DVD. Use the while a DVD is playing to pause it. Press again to navigation arrows to move the cursor around the DVD continue playing the DVD.
Page 256 AUX (Auxiliary): Press to switch the system between (Fast Reverse): Press to quickly reverse the DVD the DVD player and an auxiliary source. or CD. To stop fast reversing a DVD video, press the play/pause button. To stop fast reversing a DVD (Camera): Press to change camera angles on audio or CD, release the fast reverse button.
Page 257 Battery Replacement Problem Recommended Action The remote control does Check to make sure there To change the remote control batteries, do the following: not work. is no obstruction between 1. Slide the rear cover back, on the remote control. the remote control and the transmitter window.
Page 258: Dvd Distortion
Disc Region Error: This message displays, if the disc Problem Recommended Action is not from a correct region. Sometimes the wireless Check for obstructions, headphone audio cuts out low batteries, reception No Disc Inserted: This message displays, if no disc is or buzzes.
Page 259: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to and control any of the music sources: radio, CDs, DVDs, or other auxiliary sources. However, the rear seat passengers can only control the music sources the front seat passengers are not listening to (except on some radios where dual control is allowed).
Page 260: Theft-Deterrent Feature
©¨ When a CD or DVD audio disc is playing, press this (Seek): When listening to FM, AM, or XM™ button to go to the beginning of the CD or DVD audio. (if equipped), press either the seek arrows to go to the This function is inactive, with some radios, if the previous or to the next station or channels and stay front seat passengers are listening to the disc.
Page 261: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has the navigation system, press and hold this button for longer than one second to initiate voice recognition. See “Voice Recognition” in the Vehicles with audio Navigation System manual for more information. steering wheel controls ®...
Page 262: Radio Reception
Radio Reception XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio Frequency interference and static can occur during reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous normal radio reception if items such as cell phone United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio electronic devices are plugged into the accessory...
Page 263: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ....4-13 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-14 Drunk Driving ..........4-2 Highway Hypnosis ........4-14 Control of a Vehicle ........4-3 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-15 Braking ............4-3 Winter Driving ..........4-16...
Page 264: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Drunk Driving Your Vehicle CAUTION: Defensive Driving Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Defensive driving means “always expect the Your reﬂexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and unexpected.” The ﬁrst step in driving defensively is to judgment can be affected by even a small wear your safety belt —...
Page 265: Control Of A Vehicle
Braking For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-41. these laws. Braking action involves perception time and reaction The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway time.
Page 266: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in If there is a problem with spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy ABS, this warning light will braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is stay on. See Anti-lock a mistake.
Page 267: Braking In Emergencies
® Using ABS StabiliTrak System Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down ® Your vehicle has the StabiliTrak system which ﬁrmly and let antilock work for you. You might hear the combines antilock brake, traction and stability control antilock pump or motor operate, and feel the brake pedal systems and helps the driver maintain directional control pulsate, but this is normal.
Page 268 ® The StabiliTrak light will When the traction control system is turned off, the ® ﬂash on the instrument StabiliTrak light and the appropriate traction control off panel cluster when message will be displayed on the DIC to warn the the system is both on and driver.
Page 269: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) System
The traction control system is enabled automatically If your vehicle is in cruise control when the system ® when you start your vehicle. It will activate and the activates, the StabiliTrak light will ﬂash and the cruise ® StabiliTrak light will ﬂash if it senses that any of the control will automatically disengage.
Page 270: Steering
Steering Traction in a curve depends on the condition of the tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While in a curve, speed is the Power Steering one factor you can control. If you lose power steering assist because the engine Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve.
Page 271: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 272: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing Your vehicle’s right wheels can drop off the edge of a Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be road onto the shoulder while driving. dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing: • Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass.
Page 273 Skidding Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, you In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. want to slow down and adjust your driving to these Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable conditions.
Page 274: Driving At Night
Driving at Night • Watch for animals. • When tired, pull off the road. Night driving is more dangerous than day driving • because some drivers are likely to be impaired — by Do not wear sunglasses. alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by •...
Page 275: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction your vehicle’s tires so they actually ride on the and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always water.
Page 276: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, ﬁnd a safe place to park your vehicle and rest.
Page 277: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads CAUTION: Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on ﬂat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the • ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have Keep your vehicle serviced and in good shape.
Page 278: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You might want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles.
Page 279: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
® If You Are Caught in a Blizzard StabiliTrak improves your ability to accelerate when ® driving on a slippery road. Even with StabiliTrak , slow If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a down and adjust your driving to the road conditions. serious situation.
Page 280 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 281: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice, Or Snow
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and CAUTION: repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can.
Page 282: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Loading Your Vehicle First, turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the It is very important to know how much weight your area around the front wheels. Turn the traction control vehicle can carry.
Page 283 Tire and Loading Information Label The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inﬂation see Tires on page 5-49 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-56.
Page 284 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit See Towing a Trailer on page 4-29 for important information on towing a trailer, towing safety rules, Locate the statement “The combined weight of and trailering tips. occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
Page 285 Example 2 Example 3 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Vehicle Capacity 1,000 lbs 1,000 lbs Weight for Weight for (453 kg) (453 kg) Example 2 = Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant 1,000 lbs Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (340 kg) Weight 200 lbs (453 kg)
Page 286 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label To ﬁnd out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer/retailer can help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline.
Page 287: Towing
Towing If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else, they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have Towing Your Vehicle to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going.
Page 288: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways. See “Dinghy Towing” and “Dolly Towing” following in this section. Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: • What’s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations.
Page 289 For vehicles being dinghy towed, the vehicle should be Notice: If you tow your vehicle without performing run at the beginning of each day and at each RV each of the steps listed under “Dinghy Towing,” fuel stop for about ﬁve minutes. This will ensure proper you could damage the automatic transmission.
Page 290 Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Only) All-wheel-drive vehicles must not be towed with two wheels on the ground. To properly tow these vehicles, To tow your front-wheel-drive vehicle from the front with they should be placed on a platform trailer with all four two wheels on the ground: wheels off of the ground or dinghy towed from the front.
Page 291: Towing A Trailer
Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear Towing a Trailer CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even at all.
Page 292: Tow/Haul Mode
• Load-pulling components such as the engine, Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. transmission, rear axle, wheel assemblies and tires are Do not drive faster than the maximum posted forced to work harder against the drag of the added speed for trailers, or no more than 55 mph weight.
Page 293 • Tow/Haul is designed to be most effective when the Improve control of vehicle speed while requiring vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent less throttle pedal activity when pulling a heavy of the vehicle’s Gross Combined Weight Rating trailer or a large or heavy load.
Page 294: Weight Of The Trailer
Weight of the Trailer Maximum Package *GCWR Trailer Weight How heavy can a trailer safely be? Front-Wheel 2,000 lbs 7,500 lbs It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For Drive (907 kg) (3 402 kg) example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside **Front-Wheel 4,500 lbs 9,500 lbs...
Page 295: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 296 Consider the following example: But let us say your speciﬁc vehicle is equipped with some of the latest options and you have a front seat passenger A vehicle model base weight is 5,500 lbs (2 495 kg); and two rear seat passengers with some luggage and 2,800 lbs (1 270 kg) at the front axle and 2,700 lbs gear in the vehicle as well.
Page 297 Hitches The effect of tongue weight is about 1.5 times the actual weight. Dividing the 900 lbs (408 kg) by 1.5 leaves you It is important to have the correct hitch equipment. with being able to handle only 600 lbs (272 kg) of tongue Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are weight.
Page 298: Driving With A Trailer
Safety Chains Driving with a Trailer You should always attach chains between your vehicle Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue Before setting out for the open road, you will want to of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if get to know your rig.
Page 299: Following Distance
Following Distance Making Turns Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. could cause the trailer to come in contact with the This can help you avoid situations that require vehicle.
Page 300: Driving On Grades
Driving on Grades Parking on Hills Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger and load carrying vehicle. If you tow a trailer, your vehicle CAUTION: will require more frequent maintenance due to the additional load. Because of the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may overheat on hot days, You really should not park your vehicle, with a when going up a long or steep grade with a trailer.
Page 301: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you are pulling a trailer. See Scheduled Maintenance on 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down page 6-4 for more information.
Page 302: Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
Basic Trailer Wiring If the back-up lamp circuit is not functional, contact your dealer/retailer. The trailer wiring harness, with a seven-pin connector, If you are charging a remote (non-vehicle) battery, press is located at the rear of the vehicle and is tied to the Tow/Haul mode switch located on the center the vehicle’s frame.
Page 303: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Overheated Engine Protection Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Operating Mode ........5-25 California Proposition 65 Warning .....5-4 Cooling System ..........5-26 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ..5-4 Power Steering Fluid ........5-32 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-33 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Brakes ............5-34...
Page 304 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Tire Pressure Monitor Operation .....5-59 Washing Your Vehicle ........5-100 Tire Inspection and Rotation ......5-62 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....5-100 When It Is Time for New Tires .......5-63 Finish Care ..........5-101 Buying New Tires .........5-64 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ..5-102 Different Size Tires and Wheels ......5-66 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-66...
Page 305: Service
Service Accessories and Modiﬁcations When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added to For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer. your vehicle they can affect your vehicle’s performance You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and and safety, including such things as, airbags, braking, supported service people.
Page 306: California Proposition 65 Warning
California Proposition 65 Warning Doing Your Own Service Work Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to CAUTION: cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including some inside the vehicle), many ﬂuids, and You can be injured and your vehicle could be some component wear by-products contain and/or emit...
Page 307: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Gasoline Octane Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-74. Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. For best performance or trailer You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list towing, you could choose to use middle grade 89 octane the mileage and the date of any service work you...
Page 308: California Fuel
California Fuel Additives If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emissions To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that are now required to contain additives that help prevent meet California speciﬁcations.
Page 309: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available in and the performance of the emission control system your area. We recommend that you use these gasolines, could be affected.
Page 310: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 311 If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC), the TIGHTEN GAS CAP message will be displayed if the CAUTION: fuel cap is not properly installed. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel CAUTION: cap too quickly. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Page 312: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from An electric fan under the hood can start up the container can ignite the fuel vapor. You and injure you even when the engine is not can be badly burned and your vehicle running.
Page 313: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handle with this symbol on it. It is located under the instrument panel on the driver side of the vehicle. 2. At the front of the vehicle, pull up on the bottom center of the grille, and push the secondary hood release to the left.
Page 314: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood, here is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 315: Engine Oil
A. Radiator Pressure Cap (Out of View). See Radiator K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Pressure Cap on page 5-23. Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18. B. Engine Coolant Recovery Cap. See Cooling System L. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding on page 5-26.
Page 316: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap. If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of the Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in recommended oil.
Page 317: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. • Oils meeting these requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certiﬁed by the...
Page 318: Engine Oil Additives
Engine Oil Additives When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message with the starburst symbol that meet GM Standard will come on.
Page 319: How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life What to Do with Used Oil System Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
Page 320: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter When to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter, remove the ﬁlter from Cleaner/Filter the vehicle and lightly shake the ﬁlter (away from vehicle) to release loose dust and dirt. If the ﬁlter Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at the Maintenance II remains caked with dirt, a new ﬁlter is required.
Page 321: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid CAUTION: It is not necessary to check the transmission ﬂuid level. A transmission ﬂuid leak is the only reason for ﬂuid loss. If a leak occurs, take your vehicle to the Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter dealer/retailer and have it repaired as soon as possible.
Page 322: Engine Coolant
® Engine Coolant Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant may ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed require changing sooner, at the ﬁrst maintenance to remain in your vehicle for ﬁve years or 150,000 miles service after each 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or...
Page 323 Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. CAUTION: The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core, and Adding only plain water to your cooling other parts.
Page 324: Adding Coolant
Checking Coolant Adding Coolant ® If more coolant is needed, add the proper DEX-COOL The coolant recovery tank coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but be cap has this symbol on it. careful not to spill it. If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, add coolant to the radiator.
Page 325: Radiator Pressure Cap
Radiator Pressure Cap CAUTION: Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.
Page 326: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Notice: If your engine catches ﬁre because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. See Overheated Engine CAUTION: Protection Operating Mode on page 5-25 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency.
Page 327: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Overheated Engine Protection If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: Operating Mode 1. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off. This emergency operating mode lets your vehicle be 2.
Page 328: Cooling System
Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 329 If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running. CAUTION: If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If they are not, your vehicle needs service. Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine Notice: Engine damage from running the engine parts, can be very hot.
Page 330 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank CAUTION: Notice: This vehicle has a speciﬁc coolant ﬁll Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely system can blow out and burn you badly.
Page 331 CAUTION: CAUTION: Adding only plain water to the cooling system You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the and it will burn if the engine parts are hot proper coolant mixture will.
Page 332 3. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. 1. To remove the panel that covers the radiator cap, ® 4. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL detach fasteners and lift off panel. coolant mixture, up to the base of the ﬁller neck.
Page 333 5. Fill the coolant recovery tank to the 7. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the FULL COLD mark. upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. 6. Reinstall the cap on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off.
Page 334: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering ﬂuid, do the following: The power steering ﬂuid 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment reservoir is located toward cool down. the front of the engine compartment on the 2.
Page 335: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow the What to Use manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. When adding windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read Water can cause the solution to freeze and the manufacturer’s instructions before use.
Page 336: Brakes
Brakes It is not a good idea to top off the brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If ﬂuid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much ﬂuid Brake Fluid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove brake ﬂuid, as necessary, only when work is done on the The brake master cylinder brake hydraulic system.
Page 337 What to Add Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage brake When you need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. hydraulic system parts. For example, just a Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container only. few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
Page 338: Brake Adjustment
Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly Your vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have applied. This does not mean something is wrong with built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning the brakes.
Page 339: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Battery The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is parts have to be of top quality and work well together if time for a new battery, see your dealer/retailer for the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Page 340: Vehicle Storage
Vehicle Storage Jump Starting If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start CAUTION: your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.
Page 341 Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories will not work, and it could damage your vehicle. on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered 1.
Page 342 CAUTION: CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery Fans or other moving engine parts can injure gas to explode. People have been hurt doing you badly. Keep your hands away from moving this, and some have been blinded. Use a parts once the engine is running.
Page 343 6. Connect the red 9. Connect the other end positive (+) cable to the of the negative (−) positive (+) terminal cable at least 18 inches of the dead battery. (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move.
Page 344 Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may the following: occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the not be covered by your warranty.
Page 345: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant Be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. There are two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4.
Page 346: Headlamp Aiming
Rear Drive Module If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you will need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant When to Check Lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole. Use care not to overtighten the plug.
Page 347: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Your vehicle has HID headlamps. After your vehicle’s HID headlamp bulb has been replaced, you may notice that the beam is a slightly different shade than it was For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see originally. This is normal. Replacement Bulbs on page 5-47.
Page 348: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2-12 or and Sidemarker Lamps Power Liftgate on page 2-14. 2. Remove the convenience net. 3. Remove the three hex nuts holding the taillamp assembly in place.
Page 349: License Plate Lamp
License Plate Lamp Replacement Bulbs To replace one of these bulbs: Exterior Lamp Bulb Number License Plate Lamp Rear Turn Signal, Stoplamp, and 3057 Taillamp For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer/retailer. Windshield Replacement Your vehicle is equipped with an acoustic windshield. If you ever have to have your windshield replaced be sure to get an acoustic windshield so you will continue to have the beneﬁts an acoustic windshield can provide.
Page 350: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the backglass. The backglass wiper blade will not Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear lock in a vertical position, so care should be used when pulling it away from the vehicle.
Page 351: Tires
Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever • Underinﬂated tires pose the same have questions about your tire warranty and where danger as overloaded tires. The to obtain service, see your vehicle Warranty resulting accident could cause serious booklet for details.
Page 352: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation) Original equipment tires designed Useful information about a tire is molded into its to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have sidewall. The examples below show a typical a TPC speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire GM’s TPC speciﬁcations meet or exceed all sidewall.
Page 353 (E) Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance. For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5-66.
Page 354 (B) Tire Ply Material The type of cord and (G) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria number of plies in the sidewall and under Speciﬁcation) Original equipment tires designed the tread. to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. (C) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN) The letters GM’s TPC speciﬁcations meet or exceed all...
Page 355: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions (C) Aspect Ratio A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is Air Pressure The amount of air inside the 60, as shown in item C of the illustration, it would tire pressing outward on each square inch of the mean that the tire’s sidewall is 60 percent as tire.
Page 356 Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat when mounted on a vehicle.
Page 357 Occupant Distribution Designated seating Speed Rating An alphanumeric code assigned to positions. a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate. Outward Facing Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that Traction The friction between the tire and the faces outward when mounted on a vehicle.
Page 358: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire Load on an If your tires have too much air (over-inﬂation), individual tire due to curb weight, accessory you can get the following: weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight. • Unusual wear • Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to Poor handling a vehicle showing the vehicle’s capacity weight...
Page 359: How To Check
When to Check Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt Check your tires once a month or more. Do not and moisture. forget to check the compact spare tire, it should be at 60 psi (420 kPa).
Page 360 Federal Communications Commission Under-inﬂation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping (FCC) and Industry and Science Canada ability. The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates on Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper a radio frequency and complies with Part 15 of the tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to FCC Rules.
Page 361: Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation Using the DIC, tire pressure levels can be viewed by the driver. For additional information and details about the DIC operation and displays see DIC Operation and The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is designed Displays on page 3-50 and DIC Warnings and Messages to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition on page 3-56.
Page 362: Tpms Malfunction Light And Message
TPMS Malfunction Light and Message • Replacement tires or wheels do not match your vehicle’s original equipment tires or wheels. Tires The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the and wheels other than those recommended for your TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable.
Page 363 To decrease air-pressure out of a tire you can use the 5. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem. pointed end of the valve cap, a pencil-style air pressure Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing or gage, or a key. decreasing the tire’s air pressure for ﬁve seconds, or until a horn chirp sounds.
Page 364: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, for signs of wear or damage. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-63 for more information. Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km).
Page 365: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires CAUTION: Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions inﬂuence when you need new tires. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts One way to tell when it is become loose after time.
Page 366: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires You need new tires if any of the following statements are true: GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires for • You can see the indicators at three or more places your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed around the tire.
Page 367 GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four. This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will CAUTION: help keep your vehicle performing most like it did when the tires were new. Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking and If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, handling performance of your vehicle.
Page 368: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Different Size Tires and Wheels Uniform Tire Quality Grading If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than Quality grades can be found where applicable on your original equipment wheels and tires, this could the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and affect the way your vehicle performs, including its maximum section width.
Page 369 Treadwear Temperature – A, B, C The treadwear grade is a comparative rating The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested and C, representing the tire’s resistance to under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate government test course.
Page 370: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors, replace them only with new GM original The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned equipment parts.
Page 371: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains CAUTION: CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on the vehicle is Do not use tire chains. There is not enough dangerous. You cannot know how it has been clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle used or how far it has been driven. It could fail without the proper amount of clearance can suddenly and cause a crash.
Page 372: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do slowly.
Page 373: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Your vehicle is equipped with a tire sealant and compressor kit that is capable of temporarily sealing a puncture up to a 6 mm in the tread area of the tire. There is no jack or spare tire. The kit inﬂates with liquid sealant and air.
Page 374: Tire Sealant
Accessing the Tire Sealant and Tire Sealant Compressor Kit Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the instructional label adhered to the sealant canister. To access the tire sealant and compressor kit: The sealant can temporarily seal a puncture up to 6 mm 1.
Page 375: Punctured Tire
Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor The sealant can temporarily seal a puncture up to 6 mm in the tread area of the tire. The sealant Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inﬂate a cannot seal sidewall damage, large punctures, or a Punctured Tire tire that has become unseated from the wheel.
Page 376 6. Unwrap and plug the air compressor accessory 8. Turn the selector switch (A) counterclockwise to the plug (E) into an accessory power outlet in the sealant and air position. vehicle. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on 9. Push the On/Off button (B). page 3-20.
Page 377 11. Turn the compressor off by pushing the On/Off 16. If the ﬂat tire was able switch (B). to inﬂate to the recommended inﬂation Steps 12 through 20 must be done immediately pressure, remove after Step 11. the maximum speed The tire is not sealed and will continue to leak air label from the sealant until the vehicle is driven and the sealant is...
Page 378 If the tire pressure has fallen more then 10 psi (68 kPa), below the recommended inﬂation CAUTION: pressure, stop driving the vehicle. The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant and compressor kit cannot seal the tire. See Roadside Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or Assistance Program on page 7-8 for more other equipment in the passenger...
Page 379: Not Punctured
Using the Air Compressor without Sealant to Inﬂate an Underinﬂated Tire (Not Punctured) To use the air compressor to inﬂate a tire with air only and not sealant: A. Selector Switch E. Air Compressor B. On/Off Button Accessory Plug C. Air Pressure Gage F.
Page 380 4. Attach the air only hose (G) onto the valve stem by turning clockwise. CAUTION: 5. Remove the air compressor accessory plug (E) from the unit. Overinﬂation could cause the tire to rupture, 6. Plug the air compressor accessory plug (E) into an and you or others could be injured.
Page 381: Removal And Installation Of The Sealant Canister
Removal and Installation of the Sealant 11. Turn off the air compressor by pushing the On/Off button (B). Canister Be careful while handling the tire sealant and To remove the sealant canister, do the following: compressor kit as they could be hot after usage. 1.
Page 382: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire CAUTION: (Continued) If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your vehicle’s To be even more certain the vehicle will not hazard warning ﬂashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers move, you should put blocks at the front and on page 3-6 for more information.
Page 383: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 2. Remove the wing bolt (B) by turning it counterclockwise The tools needed to remove the spare tire are located 3. Push the jack (C) up out of the holding bracket. in the storage compartment on the driver side, at 4.
Page 384: Removing The Spare Tire
Removing the Spare Tire 2. Flip the carpet cutout that is located through the hole of the storage compartment. The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle, in 3. Attach the lug wrench into the hoist shaft. front of the rear bumper. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-96 for more information about the compact spare.
Page 385 5. Tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel If the spare tire will not lower, the secondary latch could opening to remove the spare tire from the cable. be engaged. 6. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back Do the following to check the cable: up after removing the spare tire.
Page 386: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
4. If the spare tire has not lowered, tighten the cable all the way and then loosen it at least two times. If the spare tire did lower to the ground, continue with Step 5 under “Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles with the Rear Convenience Center)”...
Page 387 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: 4.
Page 388 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 389 11. Place the spare tire on the wheel mounting surface. CAUTION: 12. Put the nuts on by hand by turning the clockwise until the wheel is held against the mounting surface. Make sure the rounded end is toward the wheel. Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.
Page 390 14. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross CAUTION: sequence, as shown. Incorrect or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to a crash. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new original equipment wheel nuts.
Page 391: Secondary Latch System
Secondary Latch System To release the spare tire from the secondary latch: Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist CAUTION: assembly that has a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the compact spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle if the cable holding the spare Someone standing too close during the tire is damaged.
Page 392 6. Keep raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held ﬁrmly in place. This lets you know that the secondary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack. All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle shown 2.
Page 393 9. Tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening when the spare tire has been completely lowered. 10. Turn the lug wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up if the cable is hanging. Have the hoist shaft assembly inspected as soon as you can.
Page 394: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and CAUTION: Tools Storing the Spare Tire Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, CAUTION: loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.
Page 395 Storing the Flat Tire 5. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle. Continue turning the lug wrench until 1. Remove the cable package from the jack you feel more than two clicks. This indicates that storage area. the compact spare tire is secure and the cable is tight.
Page 396 5. Hook the cable onto 8. Make sure the metal the outside portion of tube is centered at the the liftgate hinges (B). striker. Push the tube towards the front of the vehicle. 6. Hook the other end of the cable onto the outside 9.
Page 397 Storing the Tools Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on. 1. Ensure that the bottom of the jack is facing toward you. 2. Turn the jack (C) on it’s side and place down on the holding bracket.
Page 398: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire The All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system will be automatically disabled when you use the compact spare. To restore the AWD and prevent excessive wear on the clutch Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when in your AWD, replace the compact spare tire with the vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Page 399 When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use cleaners Do not clean your vehicle using: speciﬁcally designed for the surfaces being cleaned. • A knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on from any interior surface.
Page 400: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment small hidden area for colorfastness ﬁrst.
Page 401: Instrument Panel, Vinyl, And Other Plastic Surfaces
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Care of Safety Belts Plastic Surfaces Keep belts clean and dry. A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, CAUTION: a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt.
Page 402: Washing Your Vehicle
Washing Your Vehicle Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely. If they are allowed to dry on the surface, they could stain. The best way to preserve your vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it clean by washing it often.
Page 403: Finish Care
Finish Care Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. You can help to keep the paint ﬁnish Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered hand may be necessary to remove residue from the whenever possible.
Page 404: Windshield, Backglass, And Wiper Blades
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels Blades and Trim Clean the outside of the windshield and backglass with Your vehicle may have either aluminum or glass cleaner. chrome-plated wheels. Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild towel soaked with windshield washer ﬂuid or a mild soap and water.
Page 405: Tires
Tires Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. wheels, you could damage the surface of the Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing wheel(s).
Page 406: Underbody Maintenance
Underbody Maintenance Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust Description Usage control can collect on the underbody. If these are not Interior and exterior removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the Polishing Cloth polishing cloth. underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, ﬂoor pan, and exhaust system even though they have corrosion Tar and Road Oil...
Page 407: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Description Usage Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) Cleans, shines, and Foaming Tire Shine Low protects tires. No wiping Gloss necessary. Medium foaming shampoo. Cleans and Wash Wax Concentrate lightly waxes. Biodegradable and phosphate free.
Page 408: Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label Electrical System This label is on the inside of the glove box. It is High Voltage Devices and Wiring very helpful if you ever need to order parts. The label has the following information: • Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) CAUTION: •...
Page 409: Add-On Electrical Equipment
Add-On Electrical Equipment Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit Notice: Do not add anything electrical to your breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy vehicle unless you check with your dealer/retailer snow or ice, the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
Page 410: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of ﬁres caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Page 411 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage FRT/WSW Front Windshield Wiper DISPLAY Display SPARE Spare RT/TRN/SIG Passenger Side Turn Signal HTD/SEAT Front Heated Seats DRL* Daytime Running Lamps STR/WHL/ RADIO Radio Steering Wheel Illumination ILLUM Power Mirrors, Liftgate Release Memory Seat Module DRL 2** Not Used PWR/MIRRORS Power Mirrors INFOTAINMENT Infotainment System...
Page 412 Relays Usage LT/PWR/SEAT Driver Side Power Seat Relay RT/PWR/SEAT Passenger Side Power Seat Relay PWR/WNDW Power Windows Relay PWR/COLUMN Power Steering Column Relay L/GATE Liftgate Relay Power Lock Relay REAR/WSW Rear Window Washer Relay UNLCK Power Unlock Relay DRL2 Daytime Running Lamps 2 Relay LT/UNLCK Driver Side Unlock Relay Daytime Running Lamps Relay...
Page 413: Underhood Fuse Block
Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment, on the passenger side of the vehicle. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical components on your vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component.
Page 414 To remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index ﬁnger and pull straight out. 5-112...
Page 415 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage LT PRK Left Parking Lamp SPARE Spare RT PRK Right Parking Lamp LT HI BEAM Left High-Beam Headlamp TRLR PRK SPARE Spare Trailer Parking Lamps LAMP LT TRLR Trailer Left Stoplamp and Turn AIRBAG Airbag System STOP/TRN Signal PCM IGN...
Page 416 Fuses Usage J-Case Fuses Usage RR APO Rear Accessory Power Outlet FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 LT LO BEAM Left Low-Beam Headlamp PWR L/GATE Power Liftgate Transmission Control Module FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 TRLR BCK/UP Trailer Back-up Lamps HVAC BLWR Climate Control System Blower HTD MIR Heated Outside Rearview Mirror...
Page 417 Relays Usage Relays Usage FAN 3 Cooling Fan 3 Windshield Wiper FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 WPR HI Windshield Wiper High Speed PRK LAMP Park Lamp RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 High Intensity Discharge (HID) HID/LO BEAM Low-Beam Headlamps RT TRLR...
Page 418: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a under the hood.
Page 419 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Owner Checks and Services ......6-8 Introduction ...........6-2 At Each Fuel Fill ..........6-8 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 At Least Once a Month ........6-9 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-9 Using the Maintenance Schedule ......6-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-4...
Page 420: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your Introduction vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance is Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and important.
Page 421 This schedule is for vehicles that: Some maintenance services can be complex. So, unless you are technically qualiﬁed and have the • carry passengers and cargo within recommended necessary equipment, you should have your limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the Tire and dealer/retailer do these jobs.
Page 422: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message appears, certain services, checks, and inspections are required. Required services are described in the following When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message for “Maintenance I” and “Maintenance II.” Generally, it is comes on, it means that service is required for your recommended that your ﬁrst service be Maintenance I, vehicle.
Page 423 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. Reset oil life system. • • See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16. An Emission Control Service. • • Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (g). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 424: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000)
Page 425: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety belt assemblies are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper see anything that might keep a safety belt system hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc.
Page 426: Engine Oil Level Check
At Each Fuel Fill (i) Drain, ﬂush, and reﬁll cooling system. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer/retailer perform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-20 for what to It is important to perform these underhood checks at use.
Page 427: At Least Once A Month
At Least Once a Month At Least Once a Year Tire Inﬂation Check Starter Switch Check Inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they are inﬂated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check CAUTION: the spare tire. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-56.
Page 428: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Ignition Transmission Lock Check Control System Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. • The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only CAUTION: when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
Page 429: Underbody Flushing Service
Parking Brake and Automatic Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the Transmission Park (P) Mechanism parking brake. Check • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from CAUTION:...
Page 430: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Key Lock (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, Cylinders in Canada 10953474). Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part Carrier number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your Assembly — dealer/retailer. SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Differential Axle Lubricant...
Page 431: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15278634 — Engine Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12611882 41-107 Windshield Wiper Blades Right –...
Page 432: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.6L V6 Engine 6-14...
Page 433: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record 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. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 434 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 435 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-17...
Page 436 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 437: Customer Assistance Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-15 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the Online Owner Center ........7-5 United States Government ......7-15 Customer Assistance for Reporting Safety Defects to the Text Telephone (TTY) Users ......7-6 Canadian Government ........7-15 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-6 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ..7-16...
Page 438: Customer Assistance And Information
1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to (French). your dealer and to Buick. Normally, any concerns with We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will to give your inquiry prompt attention.
Page 439 STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General Motors You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the and your dealer are committed to making sure you toll-free telephone number or write them at the following are completely satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, address: in the United States, if you continue to remain BBB Auto Line Program...
Page 440 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that For further information concerning eligibility in the you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), call following the procedure outlined in Steps one and two, toll-free 1-800-207-0685.
Page 441: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center My GM Canada (Canada only) My GM Canada is a password-protected section of (United States only) gmcanada.com where you can save information on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership tools and forms with greater ease.
Page 442: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Buick encourages customers to call the toll-free number www.gmcanada.com for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to 1-800-263-3777 (English) write or e-mail Buick, the letter should be addressed to: 1-800-263-7854 (French) United States — Customer Assistance 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs))
Page 443: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean GM Mobility Reimbursement Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico Program and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 Col. Lomas de Bezares C.P.
Page 444: Roadside Assistance Program
Canada, the vehicle registration is also required. • Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or As the owner of a new Buick vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Buick Roadside Assistance Highway: Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling crash.
Page 445: Calling For Assistance
250 kilometres from the original point of departure, Buick and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve you may qualify for trip interruption expense the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner assistance.
Page 446: Scheduling Service Appointments
Bumper to Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. period in Canada) and extended powertrain warranty Buick and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve in both the U.S. and Canada. the right to make any changes or discontinue the...
Page 447: Transportation Options
Transportation Options Claim amounts should reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. See your dealer for Warranty service can generally be completed while you information regarding the allowance amounts for wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs.
Page 448: Collision Damage Repair
Additional Program Information Collision Parts All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer same materials and construction methods as the parts for speciﬁc information about availability.
Page 449: Repair Facility
Repair Facility If a Crash Occurs We recommend that you choose a collision repair facility Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. that meets your needs before you ever need collision • Check to make sure that you are all right. If you are repairs.
Page 450 • Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone Process number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), insurance company GM recommends that you take an active role in its and policy number, and a general description of the...
Page 451: Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to the If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle United States Government has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors of If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which Canada Limited.
Page 452: Owner Information
Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: Owner Information Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners Detroit, MI 48232-5136 and intended to provide basic operational information In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) or about the vehicle.
Page 453: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Vehicle Data Recording and Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Privacy Eastern Time Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated For Credit Card Orders Only computers that record information about the vehicle’s (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the performance and how it is driven.
Page 454: Event Data Recorders
Event Data Recorders Important: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or and crash location) is recorded.
Page 455: Onstar
® OnStar Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID) If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions Conditions for information on data collection and such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system ®...
Page 456 NOTES 7-20...
Page 457 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ..... 5-102 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Care of Safety Belts ........5-99 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-20 Chemical Paint Spotting ......5-104 Adaptive Forward Lighting System ..... 3-16 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....5-100 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Fabric/Carpet ..........
Page 458 Audio System(s) ..........3-78 Automatic Transmission Calibration ............. 2-40 Fluid ............5-19 California Fuel ..........5-6 Operation ........... 2-30 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ..5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning ....... 5-4 Canadian Owners ..........ii Capacities and Speciﬁcations ......5-116 Battery ............
Page 459 Child Restraints (cont.) Collision Damage Repair ........7-12 Older Children ..........1-34 Compact Spare Tire ........5-96 Securing a Child Restraint in a Compass ............2-40 Rear Seat Position ........1-53 Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant ......5-71 Securing a Child Restraint in the Content Theft-Deterrent ........
Page 460 Driving (cont.) Highway Hypnosis ........4-14 Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Hill and Mountain Roads ......4-15 Headlamp System ........3-16 In Rain and on Wet Roads ......4-13 Defensive Driving ..........4-2 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ....4-20 Delayed Entry Lighting ........
Page 461 Engine (cont.) Flat Tire, Storing ..........5-92 Coolant Temperature Gage ......3-43 Floor Mats ............. 2-57 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ....3-43 Fluid Drive Belt Routing ........6-14 Automatic Transmission ........ 5-19 Engine Compartment Overview ...... 5-12 Power Steering ........... 5-32 Exhaust .............
Page 462 Headlamps (cont.) High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ... 5-45 Gage High/Low Beam Changer ........ 3-9 Engine Coolant Temperature ......3-43 Heated Seats ........... 1-4 Fuel ............3-49 Heater Speedometer ..........3-35 Engine Coolant ........... 2-29 Tachometer ..........3-35 Heater ............3-22 Voltmeter Gage ...........
Page 463 Light (cont.) Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ..... 3-43 Jump Starting ..........5-38 Fog Lamp ..........3-48 Highbeam On ..........3-48 Malfunction Indicator ........3-45 Oil Pressure ..........3-47 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ....3-37 Keyless Entry System ........2-4 Safety Belt Reminders ........3-35 Keys ...............
Page 464 Luggage Carrier ..........2-58 Manual Lumbar Controls ........1-3 Lumbar Manual, Using ............. ii Manual Controls ..........1-3 Memory Seat and Mirrors ........1-4 Power Controls ..........1-3 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-56 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with ®...
Page 465 Odometer ............3-35 Paint, Damage ..........5-103 Off-Road Recovery .......... 4-10 Parade Dimming ..........3-19 Park Engine ............5-13 Shifting Into ..........2-36 Pressure Light ..........3-47 Shifting Out of ..........2-37 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ......5-16 Park Aid ..........2-44, 2-47 Older Children, Restraints ........
Page 466 Power (cont.) Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current ....3-21 Electronic Climate Controls ......3-31 Retained Accessory (RAP) ......2-27 Rear Door Security Locks ........ 2-11 Seat ............1-2 Rear Seat Armrest .......... 2-58 Steering Fluid ..........
Page 467 Restraint System Check Seats (cont.) Checking the Restraint Systems ....1-76 Memory, Mirrors ..........1-4 Replacing Restraint System Parts Power Lumbar ..........1-3 After a Crash .......... 1-77 Power Seats ..........1-2 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...... 2-27 Rear Seat Operation ........1-9 Roadside Reclining Seatbacks ........
Page 468 Spare Tire Compact ............ 5-96 Tachometer ............ 3-35 Installing ............ 5-84 Taillamps Removing ........... 5-81 Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Storing ............5-92 Sidemarker Lamps ........5-46 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ....... 5-116 Telescopic Steering Column, Power Tilt Wheel ..3-7 Speedometer ..........3-35 ®...
Page 469 Tires (cont.) Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ........ 5-56 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ....2-44 Inspection and Rotation ........ 5-62 Installing the Spare Tire ........ 5-84 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-66 Pressure Monitor Operation ......5-59 Universal Home Remote System ....... 2-50 Pressure Monitor System ......
Page 470 Windshield (cont.) Washer ............3-10 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ....3-33 Washer Fluid ..........5-33 Warnings Wiper Blade Replacement ......5-48 DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-56 Wiper Fuses ..........5-107 Hazard Warning Flashers ....... 3-6 Wipers ............3-9 Other Warning Devices ........

Buick Enclave 2008 Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Object Detection Systems

Onstar System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Quick Links

Chapters

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