Page 1: Table Of Contents
2009 Buick Enclave Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Storage Areas ....2-49 Headlamp Aiming ..5-33 ....... 1-1 System Sunroof ......2-53 Bulb Replacement ..5-33 Head Restraints ....1-2 Windshield ....3-1 Instrument Panel Front Seats ....1-3 Replacement .....
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Page 3 Preface Index Vehicle Symbols CAUTION To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and the vehicle use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead These mean there is something back of the manual. It is an of text. Symbols are shown along that could hurt you or other alphabetical list of what is in the with the text describing the operation...
Page 4 Preface Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuses Here are some additional symbols : Headlamp High/Low-Beam that may be found on the vehicle Changer and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to : LATCH System Child Restraints the index. : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Airbag Readiness Light : Oil Pressure...
Page 5: Seats And Restraint System
Seats and Restraint System Seats and Safety Belts Airbag System ....1-45 Safety Belts: They Are for Airbag System Restraint System Everyone ......1-12 Where Are the How to Wear Safety Belts Airbags? ......1-47 Properly ......1-16 When Should an Airbag Lap-Shoulder Belt .....1-20 Inﬂate? ......1-48...
Page 6: Head Restraints
Seats and Restraint System Head Restraints The vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head restraints in all outboard seating positions. CAUTION With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash.
Page 7: Front Seats
Seats and Restraint System Front Seats Move the seat forward or rearward Manual Lumbar by sliding the power seat adjustment control (A) forward or rearward. Power Seats The vehicle may have additional features to adjust the power seat: • Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the power seat adjustment control (A) up or down.
Page 8: Power Lumbar
Seats and Restraint System Power Lumbar Heated Seats high setting if it is cold outside. See “Remote Vehicle Start” under If the seats have power lumbar, the On vehicles with heated front seats, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) controls used to operate this the controls are located on the center System Operation on page 2-3.
Page 9: Memory Seat And Mirrors
Seats and Restraint System level of cooling selected: three for Memory Seat and Mirrors A second seating and mirror high, two for medium, and one position can be programmed by On vehicles with the memory for low. repeating the above steps and package, the controls are located on pressing button 2.
Page 10: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraint System If something has blocked the driver Reclining Seatbacks seat while recalling a memory Manual Reclining Seatbacks position, the driver seat recall may stop working. If this happens, remove the obstruction and press CAUTION the appropriate control for the area that is not recalling for You can lose control of the two seconds.
Page 11 Seats and Restraint System To return the seatback to an upright CAUTION position: 1. Lift the lever without applying Sitting in a reclined position when pressure to the seatback and the vehicle is in motion can be the seatback will return to dangerous.
Page 12: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraint System 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 13 Seats and Restraint System 5. Pull the sliding seat lever (C) To return the seatback to the Reclining the Seatbacks forward and move the seatback seating position, lift the upper corner To recline the seatback: forward. The seat cushion of the seatback and push it 1.
Page 14: Third Row Seats
1-10 Seats and Restraint System Third Row Seats To fold the seatback: 1. Remove anything on or under the seat. CAUTION Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or pushed forward in the entry position, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 15 Seats and Restraint System 1-11 To return the seatback to the Removing the Third CAUTION seating position: Row Seats 1. Raise the seatback into place by 1. Remove the cargo management A safety belt that is improperly using the pullstrap from the rear system, if it is in the vehicle.
Page 16: Safety Belts
1-12 Seats and Restraint System 6. Put the bolts back into the holes 3. Reinstall the bolts, and torque to Safety Belts on the ﬂoor so they do not get 55 Y (41 lb ft). Pull up on the misplaced. seat to make sure it is locked Safety Belts: They Are in place.
Page 17 Seats and Restraint System 1-13 In most states and in all Canadian Why Safety Belts Work CAUTION provinces, the law requires When you ride in or on anything, wearing safety belts. Here is why: you go as fast as it goes. It is extremely dangerous to ride You never know if you will be in a cargo area, inside or outside...
Page 18 1-14 Seats and Restraint System Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the The person keeps going until vehicle. The rider does not stop. stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 19 Seats and Restraint System 1-15 With safety belts, you slow down as If my vehicle has airbags, why the vehicle does. You get more should I have to wear safety time to stop. You stop over more belts? distance, and your strongest bones Airbags are supplemental take the forces.
Page 20: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
1-16 Seats and Restraint System How to Wear Safety Belts First, before you or your If I am a good driver, and I passenger(s) wear a safety belt, never drive far from home, Properly there is important information why should I wear safety This section is only for people of you should know.
Page 21 Seats and Restraint System 1-17 fatal injuries. The shoulder belt CAUTION CAUTION should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts You can be seriously hurt if your You can be seriously hurt if your of the body are best able to take belt shoulder belt is too loose.
Page 22 1-18 Seats and Restraint System What is wrong with this? CAUTION CAUTION You can be seriously injured if You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong your belt goes over an armrest place like this. In a crash, the belt like this.
Page 23 Seats and Restraint System 1-19 What is wrong with this? CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION head and neck injury. Also, the You can be seriously injured by belt would apply too much force not wearing the lap-shoulder belt to the ribs, which are not as properly.
Page 24: Lap-Shoulder Belt
1-20 Seats and Restraint System Lap-Shoulder Belt What is wrong with this? All seating positions in the 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 1-10 for instruction on reconnecting the safety belt to the...
Page 25 Seats and Restraint System 1-21 See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment” later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 3. Push the latch plate into the To unlatch the belt, push the button buckle until it clicks. on the buckle.
Page 26 1-22 Seats and Restraint System Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Safety Belt Pretensioners The vehicle has a shoulder belt This vehicle has safety belt height adjuster for the driver pretensioners for the front outboard and right front passenger seating occupants. Although the safety positions.
Page 27 Seats and Restraint System 1-23 There is a guide for each outboard comfort guide, you will ﬁrst need Rear Safety Belt Comfort passenger position in the second row to move the headrest forward Guides seat and all passenger positions in by pulling on the handle behind Rear shoulder belt comfort guides the third row.
Page 28 1-24 Seats and Restraint System CAUTION A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
Page 29: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Seats and Restraint System 1-25 Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a Pregnancy safety belt is worn properly, Safety belts work for everyone, it is more likely that the fetus will not including pregnant women.
Page 30: Child Restraints Older Children
1-26 Seats and Restraint System Child Restraints The manufacturer’s instructions that • Does the lap belt ﬁt low and come with the booster seat, state snug on the hips, touching the weight and height limitations for the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, Older Children that booster.
Page 31 Seats and Restraint System 1-27 According to accident statistics, What is the proper way to children and infants are safer when wear safety belts? properly restrained in a child An older child should wear a restraint system or infant restraint lap-shoulder belt and get the system secured in a rear seating additional restraint a shoulder...
Page 32: Infants And Young Children
1-28 Seats and Restraint System CAUTION CAUTION Never do this. Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is Never allow a child to wear the wrapped around their neck and safety belt with the shoulder belt the safety belt continues to behind their back.
Page 33 Seats and Restraint System 1-29 CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) Never do this. restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing Never hold an infant or a child child restraint in a rear seat. If you while riding in a vehicle. Due to must secure a forward-facing child crash forces, an infant or a child restraint in the right front seat,...
Page 34 1-30 Seats and Restraint System The restraint manufacturer’s What are the different types of CAUTION instructions that come with the add-on child restraints? restraint state the weight Add-on child restraints, which are A young child’s hip bones are still and height limitations for a purchased by the vehicle’s so small that the vehicle’s regular particular child restraint.
Page 35: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraint System 1-31 Child Restraint Systems (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats (A) Rear-Facing Infant Seat A forward-facing child seat (B) A booster seat (C) is a child provides restraint for the child’s body restraint designed to improve the ﬁt A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides with the harness.
Page 36: Where To Put The Restraint
1-32 Seats and Restraint System Securing an Add-On Child endangered in a crash if the child Securing the Child Within the restraint is not properly secured Restraint in the Vehicle Child Restraint in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child CAUTION CAUTION restraint, refer to the instructions that...
Page 37 Seats and Restraint System 1-33 child riding in a booster seat; and When securing a child restraint in a CAUTION (Continued) children, who are large enough, rear seating position, study the using safety belts. instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is Even if the passenger sensing A label on the sun visor says, “Never...
Page 38: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
1-34 Seats and Restraint System Lower Anchors and In order to use the LATCH system seating position that will in your vehicle, you need a child accommodate a child restraint with Tethers for Children restraint that has LATCH lower attachments (B). (LATCH) attachments.
Page 39 Seats and Restraint System 1-35 Your child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
Page 40 1-36 Seats and Restraint System 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. Third Row Second Row — Bucket Shown, Bench Similar (Top Tether Anchor): Seating The top tether anchors are located positions with top tether anchors.
Page 41 Seats and Restraint System 1-37 Accident statistics show that CAUTION children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the Do not attach more than one child front seat. See Where to Put the restraint to a single anchor. Restraint on page 1-32 for additional Attaching more than one child information.
Page 42 1-38 Seats and Restraint System 1. Attach and tighten the lower 1.3. Put the child restraint on CAUTION attachments to the lower the seat. anchors. If the child restraint 1.4. Attach and tighten the lower Children can be seriously injured does not have lower attachments attachments on the child or strangled if a shoulder belt is...
Page 43 Seats and Restraint System 1-39 2.3. Route, attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If the position you are using does not have a headrest or If the position you are using head restraint and you are has a ﬁxed headrest or head using a dual tether, route the...
Page 44: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
1-40 Seats and Restraint System Securing a Child In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have Restraint in a Rear Seat a top tether, and that the tether Position be attached. When securing a child restraint in a If the child restraint does not have rear seating position, study the the LATCH system, you will be using...
Page 45 Seats and Restraint System 1-41 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt 5. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. all the way out of the retractor to on the child restraint, pull the set the lock.
Page 46: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
1-42 Seats and Restraint System 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing a Child CAUTION tether, follow the child restraint Restraint in the Right manufacturer’s instructions Front Seat Position A child in a rear-facing child regarding the use of the top restraint can be seriously injured or tether.
Page 47 Seats and Restraint System 1-43 Do not secure a child seat in a when the vehicle is started. See CAUTION (Continued) position without a top tether anchor Passenger Airbag Status if a national or local law requires Indicator on page 3-31. that the top tether be anchored, or if Secure rear-facing child restraints 2.
Page 48 1-44 Seats and Restraint System Position the release button on 7. Push and pull the child restraint the buckle so that the safety belt in different directions to be sure could be quickly unbuckled if it is secure. necessary. If the airbags are off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is...
Page 49: Airbag System
Seats and Restraint System 1-45 Airbag System All of the airbags in the vehicle will Here are the most important things have the word AIRBAG embossed to know about the airbag system: The vehicle has the following in the trim or on an attached airbags: label near the deployment opening.
Page 50 1-46 Seats and Restraint System CAUTION CAUTION Airbags inﬂate with great force, Children who are up against, or faster than the blink of an eye. very close to, any airbag when it Anyone who is up against, or very inﬂates can be seriously injured or There is an airbag readiness light close to, any airbag when it killed.
Page 51: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraint System 1-47 Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side shown, Passenger The right front passenger frontal Side similar airbag is in the instrument panel on The driver frontal airbag is in the the passenger side. The seat-mounted side impact middle of the steering wheel.
Page 52: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
1-48 Seats and Restraint System When Should an Airbag CAUTION Inﬂate? If something is between an Frontal airbags are designed to occupant and an airbag, the inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal airbag might not inﬂate properly or or near-frontal crashes to help it might force the object into that reduce the potential for severe person causing severe injury or...
Page 53 Seats and Restraint System 1-49 Frontal airbags may inﬂate at Frontal airbags are not intended to system’s designed threshold level. different crash speeds. For example: inﬂate during vehicle rollovers, rear The threshold level can vary impacts, or in many side impacts. with speciﬁc vehicle design.
Page 54: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
1-50 Seats and Restraint System is determined by the location and in the ceiling of the vehicle, near the Rollover capable roof-rail airbags severity of the side impact. In side windows that have occupant are designed to help contain a rollover event, roof-rail airbag seating positions.
Page 55: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
Seats and Restraint System 1-51 What Will You See After lamps off, and turn the hazard CAUTION warning ﬂashers off by using the an Airbag Inﬂates? controls for those features. When an airbag inﬂates, there After the frontal airbags and In many crashes severe enough to may be dust in the air.
Page 56: Passenger Sensing System
1-52 Seats and Restraint System • and the roof-rail airbags are not Let only qualiﬁed technicians work affected by the passenger sensing on the airbag systems. Improper system. service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly. See The passenger sensing system your dealer/retailer for service.
Page 57 Seats and Restraint System 1-53 A label on the sun visor says, The passenger sensing system is CAUTION (Continued) “Never put a rear-facing child seat designed to turn off the right in the front.” This is because the risk front passenger frontal airbag if: to the rear-facing child is so great, Even if the passenger sensing •...
Page 58 1-54 Seats and Restraint System The passenger sensing system is 4. Reinstall the child restraint CAUTION designed to turn on (may inﬂate) the following the directions provided right front passenger frontal airbag by the child restraint manufacturer If the airbag readiness light ever anytime the system senses that a and refer to Securing a Child comes on and stays on, it means...
Page 59 Seats and Restraint System 1-55 6. Restart the vehicle. properly in the seat. If this happens, Additional Factors Affecting use the following steps to allow System Operation The passenger sensing system the system to detect that person and may or may not turn off the Safety belts help keep the enable the right front passenger airbag for a child in a child...
Page 60: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
1-56 Seats and Restraint System A wet seat can affect the CAUTION CAUTION performance of the passenger sensing system. Here is how: Stowing of articles under the For up to 10 seconds after the • The passenger sensing system passenger seat or between the ignition is turned off and the may turn off the passenger airbag passenger seat cushion and...
Page 61: Adding Equipment To Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Seats and Restraint System 1-57 Adding Equipment to sensor module, or airbag wiring deployment of the passenger can affect the operation of airbag(s) or prevent the Your Airbag-Equipped the airbag system. passenger sensing system from Vehicle properly turning off the In addition, the vehicle has a passenger airbag(s).
Page 62: Safety Belts
1-58 Seats and Restraint System Restraint System Keep safety belts clean and dry. Because I have a disability, I See Care of Safety Belts on have to get my vehicle Check page 5-86. modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether this will affect my Airbags Checking the Restraint airbag system?
Page 63: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraint System 1-59 Replacing Restraint have been stressed or damaged. See your dealer/retailer to have the System Parts After a safety belt assemblies inspected Crash or replaced. If the vehicle has the LATCH CAUTION system and it was being used during a crash, you may need new A crash can damage the restraint LATCH system parts.
Page 64 1-60 Seats and Restraint System ✍ NOTES...
Page 65 Features and Controls Features and Windows ..2-29 Shifting Out of Park Parking Over Things ......2-14 Windows Controls That Burn ......2-30 Power Windows ....2-14 Engine Exhaust ....2-30 Sun Visors ......2-16 Running the Vehicle Theft-Deterrent Systems While Parked ....2-31 Theft-Deterrent Systems ..2-16 Keys Mirrors Content Theft-Deterrent...
Page 66 Features and Controls Universal Home Remote Keys System Universal Home Remote CAUTION System ......2-44 Universal Home Remote Leaving children in a vehicle with System Operation ....2-45 the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others Storage Areas could be badly injured or even Glove Box ......2-49 killed.
Page 67: Features And Controls
Features and Controls Notice: If you ever lock your This device complies with RSS-210 • Check the transmitter’s battery. keys in the vehicle, you may have of Industry Canada. Operation is See “Battery Replacement” later to damage the vehicle to get in. subject to the following two in this section.
Page 68 Features and Controls through the DIC, the horn sounds & (Power Liftgate): Press and when is pressed again within hold for about one second to ﬁve seconds. See DIC Vehicle open and close the liftgate. Customization on page 3-57 The taillamps ﬂash and a chime for additional information.
Page 69: Remote Vehicle Start
Features and Controls Notice: When replacing the Remote Vehicle Start Programming Transmitters to battery, do not touch any of the the Vehicle This vehicle may have a remote circuitry on the transmitter. Static Only RKE transmitters programmed starting feature that starts the engine from your body could damage to this vehicle will work.
Page 70 Features and Controls The rear window defogger and There are other conditions which 3. If it is the ﬁrst remote start since heated mirrors, if the vehicle has can affect the performance of the vehicle has been driven, them, turn on during colder outside the transmitter, see Remote Keyless repeat these steps while the temperatures and turn off when...
Page 71 Features and Controls The vehicle can be started using the The vehicle must be started with the Vehicles that have the remote remote start feature two separate key once two remote starts, or a vehicle start feature are shipped times between driving sequences. single remote start with one time from the factory with the remote The engine runs for 10 minutes after...
Page 72: Doors And Locks Door Locks
Features and Controls Doors and Locks Power Door Locks CAUTION (Continued) The power door lock switches are Door Locks located on the front doors. • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be " (Unlock): Press to unlock CAUTION unable to get out.
Page 73: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Features and Controls This feature will not operate if the Rear Door Security To set the locks, insert a key into key is in the ignition. the slot and turn it to the horizontal Locks position. The door can only be This feature can be programmed The vehicle has rear door security opened from the outside with the...
Page 74: Liftgate
2-10 Features and Controls Liftgate The liftgate will not open if the CAUTION (Continued) battery is disconnected or has low voltage. Recharge or reconnect CAUTION • If the vehicle is equipped with the battery to use the liftgate. a power liftgate, disable the If the liftgate still will not function, Exhaust gases may enter the power liftgate function.
Page 75 Features and Controls 2-11 The vehicle may have a power To open or close the power liftgate: CAUTION (Continued) liftgate. The vehicle must be • Press and hold the power in P (Park) to use this feature. liftgate button on the Remote If the vehicle must be driven with Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 76 2-12 Features and Controls If the transmission is shifted out of Obstacle Detection Features P (Park) while the power function A warning chime sounds and the is in progress, the liftgate power liftgate automatically reverses function will continue to completion. direction to the full closed or open If the transmission is shifted out position if an obstruction is in...
Page 77 Features and Controls 2-13 The vehicle has pinch sensors To open the liftgate, press the Manual Operation of Power located on the side edges of the touchpad on the handle on Liftgate liftgate. If an object is caught the outside of the liftgate, and lift between the liftgate and the body the gate open.
Page 78: Windows
2-14 Features and Controls Windows CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION The windows will function and they could be seriously injured or Leaving children, helpless adults, killed if caught in the path of a or pets in a vehicle with the closing window. Do not leave windows closed is dangerous.
Page 79: Windows
Features and Controls 2-15 The driver door also has switches 2. Press and continue to hold the Express-Up Window that control the passenger and window switch until the window Windows that have the express-up rear windows. The power windows is fully open. feature allow the windows to be work when the ignition has been 3.
Page 80: Theft-Deterrent
2-16 Features and Controls Window Lockout Sun Visors Theft-Deterrent Systems Pull the sun visor down to block (Window Lockout): The glare. Detach the sun visor from the window lockout switch is located Vehicle theft is big business, center mount and slide it along with the power window switches especially in some cities.
Page 81 Features and Controls 2-17 When the door is closed, the If the key is not placed in the Testing the Alarm security light stops ﬂashing and ignition and turned to START or the To test the alarm: stays on solid for approximately door is not unlocked by pressing 1.
Page 82: Pass-Key Iii+ Electronic Immobilizer
2-18 Features and Controls ® ® PASS-Key III+ Electronic This device complies with PASS-Key III+ Electronic RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Immobilizer Immobilizer Operation Operation is subject to the ® The PASS-Key III+ system operates following two conditions: This vehicle has PASS-Key III+ on a radio frequency subject to (Personalized Automotive Security...
Page 83 Features and Controls 2-19 ® ® When the PASS-Key III+ system PASS-Key III+ to have a new key To program the new additional key: senses an incorrect key, the vehicle made. In an emergency, contact 1. Verify that the new key has a does not start.
Page 84: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
2-20 Features and Controls ® If the PASS-Key III+ key is lost or Starting and • Avoid making hard stops for damaged, see your dealer/retailer the ﬁrst 200 miles (322 km) Operating Your or a locksmith to have a new or so.
Page 85: Ignition Positions
Features and Controls 2-21 Ignition Positions Notice: Using a tool to force the ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY): This is key to turn in the ignition could the position in which you can cause damage to the switch or operate the electrical accessories or break the key.
Page 86: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
2-22 Features and Controls Retained Accessory Starting the Engine protects components. If the ignition key is turned to Power (RAP) Move the shift lever to P (Park) or the START position, and then N (Neutral). The engine will not start These vehicle accessories can be released when the engine begins in any other position.
Page 87: Engine Coolant Heater
Features and Controls 2-23 2. If the engine does not start after Notice: The engine is designed To Use the Engine Coolant 5-10 seconds, especially in to work with the electronics Heater very cold weather (below 0°F in the vehicle. If you add electrical 1.
Page 88: Automatic Transmission Operation
2-24 Features and Controls 4. Before starting the engine, be Automatic Transmission CAUTION sure to unplug and store the Operation cord as it was before to keep it It is dangerous to get out of the away from moving engine The automatic transmission has a vehicle if the shift lever is not fully parts.
Page 89 Features and Controls 2-25 shift lever button before shifting from N (Neutral): In this position, the D (Drive): This position is for P (Park) when the ignition key is in engine does not connect with normal driving. It provides the best ON/RUN.
Page 90: Tow/Haul Mode
2-26 Features and Controls Electronic Range Select See Driver Information Center (DIC) Automatic Engine Grade braking is on page 3-41 and DIC Operation not available when the ERS is (ERS) Mode and Displays on page 3-41 for more active. It is available in D (Drive) for ERS mode allows you to choose the information.
Page 91: Parking Brake
Features and Controls 2-27 Parking Brake Notice: Driving with the parking Automatic Engine Grade brake on can overheat the Braking brake system and cause Automatic Engine Grade Braking premature wear or damage to assists when driving on a downhill brake system parts. Make grade.
Page 92: Shifting Into Park
2-28 Features and Controls Shifting Into Park 3. Turn the ignition key to If you have to leave the vehicle with LOCK/OFF. the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking 4. Remove the key and take it with CAUTION brake is ﬁrmly set before you you.
Page 93: Shifting Out Of Park
Features and Controls 2-29 Shifting Out of Park To shift out of P (Park) use the Torque Lock following: Torque lock is when the weight of This vehicle is equipped with an 1. Apply the brake pedal. the vehicle puts too much force electronic shift lock release system.
Page 94: Parking Over Things That Burn
2-30 Features and Controls Parking Over Things Engine Exhaust CAUTION (Continued) That Burn CAUTION • The vehicle’s exhaust system CAUTION has been modiﬁed, damaged Engine exhaust contains Carbon or improperly repaired. Monoxide (CO) which cannot be Things that can burn could touch •...
Page 95: Mirrors
Features and Controls 2-31 Running the Vehicle Mirrors CAUTION While Parked Automatic Dimming It can be dangerous to get out of It is better not to park with the Rearview Mirror the vehicle if the automatic engine running. But if you ever have transmission shift lever is not fully to, here are some things to know.
Page 96: Outside Power Mirrors
2-32 Features and Controls Automatic Dimming Mirror Outside Power Mirrors 3. Adjust each outside mirror to see a little of your vehicle, and the Operation area behind your vehicle. Automatic dimming reduces the 4. Press either (A) or (B) again to glare from the headlamps of deselect the mirror.
Page 97: Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
Features and Controls 2-33 Outside Power Foldaway Resetting the Power Foldaway Automatic Dimming Feature Mirrors Mirrors The driver’s outside mirror adjusts for the glare of the headlamps Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: behind you. See Automatic Dimming • The mirrors are accidentally Rearview Mirror on page 2-31 for obstructed while folding.
Page 98: Object Detection Systems
2-34 Features and Controls Park Tilt Mirrors Outside Convex Mirror Object Detection Systems If the vehicle has the memory CAUTION package, the outside mirrors have a park tilt feature. This feature tilts the Ultrasonic Rear Parking A convex mirror can make things outside mirrors to a preselected Assist (URPA) (like other vehicles) look farther...
Page 99 Features and Controls 2-35 URPA operates only at speeds less CAUTION than 5 mph (8 km/h). If the vehicle is above this speed, the red light on The Ultrasonic Rear Parking the rear display will ﬂash. Assist (URPA) system does not The display is located in the To be detected, objects must be at replace driver vision.
Page 100 2-36 Features and Controls • A trailer was attached to the The following describes how the URPA display lights appear as the vehicle vehicle, or a bicycle or an gets closer to a detected object: object was hanging out of the liftgate during the last drive cycle, Description English...
Page 101: Rear Vision Camera (Rvc)
Features and Controls 2-37 Rear Vision Vehicles Without Navigation CAUTION (Continued) System Camera (RVC) The rear vision camera system is This vehicle may have a Rear Do not back the vehicle by only designed to help the driver when Vision Camera system. Read this looking at the rear vision camera backing up by displaying a view of entire section before using it.
Page 102 2-38 Features and Controls To turn the rear camera vision Turning the Rear Vision Camera The delay that is received after System On or Off shifting out of R (Reverse) is feature on again, press and hold approximately 10 seconds. until the left indicator light illuminates.
Page 103 Features and Controls 2-39 If URPA has been disabled and the 4. Select the Rear Camera Options (Brightness): Touch the + (plus) symbols have been turned on, screen button. The Rear Camera or – (minus) screen buttons to the Rear Parking Assist Symbols Options screen will display.
Page 104 2-40 Features and Controls Rear Vision Camera Location The following illustration shows the When the System Does Not ﬁeld of view that the camera Seem To Work Properly provides. The rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear image if: •...
Page 105: Onstar System
Features and Controls 2-41 ® OnStar System • • The back of the vehicle is in A fast ﬂash may indicate that the an accident, the position and display has been on for the mounting angle of the camera maximum allowable time during a can change or the camera can be reverse cycle, or the display has affected.
Page 106 2-42 Features and Controls OnStar service is provided subject OnStar Owner’s Guide in the glove • OnStar Hands-Free Calling with to the OnStar Terms and Conditions box or visit onstar.com (U.S.) or 30 trial minutes included in the OnStar Subscriber onstar.ca (Canada), contact •...
Page 107 Features and Controls 2-43 Verizon Wireless service plan in the OnStar Virtual Advisor How OnStar Service Works U.S. or a Bell Mobility service OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of The OnStar system can record plan in Canada, depending on OnStar Hands-Free Calling that uses and transmit vehicle information.
Page 108: Universal Home Remote System
2-44 Features and Controls OnStar service cannot work unless control that may prevent OnStar Universal Home the vehicle is in a place where from providing OnStar service at Remote System OnStar has an agreement with a any particular time or place. wireless service provider for service Some examples are damage to The Universal Home Remote...
Page 109: Universal Home Remote System Operation
Features and Controls 2-45 This device complies with Universal Home Remote Read the instructions completely RSS-210 of Industry Canada. before attempting to program System Operation Operation is subject to the the Universal Home Remote. following two conditions: Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another 1.
Page 110 2-46 Features and Controls It is recommended that a new To program up to three devices: 2. Hold the end of your hand-held battery be installed in your transmitter about 1 to 3 inches hand-held transmitter for quicker (3 to 8 cm) away from the and more accurate transmission of Universal Home Remote buttons the radio-frequency signal.
Page 111 Features and Controls 2-47 4. The indicator light on the It may be helpful to have another 8. Immediately return to the vehicle. Universal Home Remote person assist with the remaining Firmly press and hold the will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then steps.
Page 112 2-48 Features and Controls Gate Operator and Canadian you live, replace Step 3 under Erasing Universal Home “Programming Universal Home Programming Remote Buttons Remote” with the following: If you have questions or need help The programmed buttons should be Continue to press and hold the programming the Universal erased when the vehicle is sold Universal Home Remote button...
Page 113: Universal Home Remote System
Features and Controls 2-49 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button Glove Box To reprogram any of the Lift the glovebox handle up to open three Universal Home Remote it. Use the key to lock and unlock buttons, repeat the programming the glovebox.
Page 114: Second Row Center Console
2-50 Features and Controls Second Row Center CAUTION Console Never open more than one of the three latches at a time 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 to help prevent damage to the consoles.
Page 115: Luggage Carrier
Features and Controls 2-51 To remove the ﬂoor mat, turn the Do not exceed the maximum vehicle CAUTION (Continued) knob till it is aligned with the slot in capacity when loading the vehicle. the ﬂoor mat grommet and pull For more information on vehicle This can cause a driver to lose the ﬂoor mat up.
Page 116: Cargo Management System
2-52 Features and Controls Cargo Management To remove the cargo management To remove the cargo management system: cover: System 1. Open the cover. It remains open This vehicle has one of these cargo when lifted. CAUTION management systems located in 2.
Page 117: Sunroof
Features and Controls 2-53 Sunroof The front sunshade must be opened and closed manually. Push up on The vehicle may have a sunroof the sunshade handle to open over the front seats and a rear the sunshade. sunroof over the second row seats. Notice: The rear sunshade could The rear sunroof does not open.
Page 118 2-54 Features and Controls ✍ NOTES...
Page 119: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Instrument Panel ....3-10 Climate Controls Cruise Control Exterior Lamps ....3-12 Dual Automatic Climate Delayed Headlamps ..3-13 Control System ....3-20 Daytime Running Lamps Outlet Adjustment .....3-25 (DRL)/Automatic Rear Air Conditioning and Instrument Panel Headlamp System ...3-13 Heating System ....3-26 Overview Adaptive Forward Lighting Rear Air Conditioning and...
Page 120: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Instrument Panel Antilock Brake System Driver Information Navigation/Radio (ABS) Warning Light ..3-34 System ......3-92 Center (DIC) ® ® StabiliTrak Indicator Bluetooth ......3-92 Driver Information ........3-35 Light Rear Seat Entertainment Center (DIC) ....3-41 Engine Coolant (RSE) System ....3-102 DIC Operation and Temperature Warning Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ..3-111...
Page 121 Instrument Panel ✍ NOTES...
Page 122: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 123: Audio System(S)
Instrument Panel The main components of your J. Cruise Control on page 3-10. T. Passenger Air Bag Status instrument panel are listed here: Indicator. See Passenger K. Tilt and Telescopic Steering Sensing System on page 1-52. A. Outlet Adjustment on page 3-25. Wheel on page 3-6.
Page 124: Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel
Instrument Panel Tilt and Telescopic Power Tilt Wheel and Turn Signal/Multifunction Telescopic Steering Steering Wheel Lever Column The steering wheel can be adjusted. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: The power tilt and telescope wheel : Turn and Lane-Change control is located on the outboard Signals.
Page 125: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Instrument Panel Turn and Lane-Change The lever returns to its starting Headlamp High/ position whenever it is released. Signals Low-Beam Changer If after signaling a turn or lane Headlamp High/Low Beam change the arrow ﬂashes rapidly Changer: Push the turn or does not come on, a signal bulb signal/multifunction lever away from may be burned out.
Page 126: Windshield Wipers
Instrument Panel If the headlamps are on, they will Windshield Washer (Delay): Adjusts the delay time. return to low-beam when the lever is The delay between wiping released. (Washer Fluid): Press the cycles becomes shorter as the band button located at the end of the turn For vehicles with High Intensity is moved to the top of the lever.
Page 127: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Instrument Panel Heated Windshield Washer wash/wipe cycle can take up to Rear Window 40 seconds to occur, depending on Wiper/Washer For vehicles with the heated outside temperature. After the windshield washer ﬂuid system, it ﬁrst wash/wipe cycle, it can take up The rear wiper and rear wash can be used to help clear ice, snow, to 20 seconds for each of the...
Page 128: Cruise Control
3-10 Instrument Panel Cruise Control Setting Cruise Control Cruise control will not work if the With cruise control, a speed of parking brake is set, or if the master about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more can cylinder brake ﬂuid level is low. be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
Page 129 Instrument Panel 3-11 3. Press and release the Increasing Speed While Using Reducing Speed While Using SET– button located on the Cruise Control Cruise Control steering wheel. There are two ways to increase the There are two ways to reduce the 4.
Page 130: Exterior Lamps
3-12 Instrument Panel Using Cruise Control on Hills Exterior Lamps The exterior lamps control has four positions: How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle (Off): Brieﬂy turn to this speed, load, and the steepness position to turn the automatic light of the hills.
Page 131: Delayed Headlamps
Instrument Panel 3-13 Delayed Headlamps Daytime Running Lamps (Headlamps): Turns the (DRL)/Automatic headlamps on together with the Delayed headlamps provide a period following lamps listed below. Headlamp System of exterior lighting as you leave A warning chime sounds if the the area around your vehicle.
Page 132: Adaptive Forward Lighting System
3-14 Instrument Panel When the DRL are on, only the DRL Adaptive Forward Fog Lamps lights will be on. The headlamps, Lighting System Use the fog lamps for better vision taillamps, sidemarker, and other in foggy or misty conditions. lamps will not be on. The instrument Vehicles with the Adaptive Forward panel and cluster will also not be lit.
Page 133: Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel 3-15 Instrument Panel Dome Lamp Override If a door is opened, the lamps stay on while it is open and then turn Brightness The dome lamp override button off automatically about 25 seconds is located next to the exterior lamps after the door is closed.
Page 134: Delayed Entry Lighting
3-16 Instrument Panel Delayed Entry Lighting The ignition must be off for delayed Reading Lamps exit lighting to work. When the Delayed entry lighting illuminates the The vehicle has reading lamps that key is removed, interior illumination interior for a period of time after also act as the dome lamp.
Page 135: Battery Run-Down Protection
Instrument Panel 3-17 The battery can be discharged at Normally, these actions occur in Battery Run-Down idle if the electrical loads are steps or levels, without being Protection very high. This is true for all noticeable. In rare cases at the vehicles.
Page 136: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
3-18 Instrument Panel Accessory Power Certain accessory plugs may not be accessory or accessory bracket compatible to the accessory power from the plug because the Outlet(s) outlet and could result in blown power outlets are designed for The vehicle has three 12-volt outlets vehicle and adapter fuses.
Page 137: Analog Clock
Instrument Panel 3-19 An indicator light on the outlet turns The power outlet is not designed for Analog Clock on to show it is in use. The light the following electrical equipment The analog clock is located on the comes on when the ignition is and may not work properly if instrument panel above the in ON/RUN and equipment requiring...
Page 138: Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System
3-20 Instrument Panel Climate Controls Display Function Each time the temperature, mode, Dual Automatic Climate Control System or fan control buttons are pressed, the climate control display shows The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this that function along with the system.
Page 139 Instrument Panel 3-21 quickly cool the vehicle. The Temperature Control Automatic Operation recirculation indicator light The driver and passenger side AUTO (Automatic): The system will come on. temperature buttons are used to automatically controls the inside 2. Set the temperature for the driver adjust the temperature of the temperature, the air delivery, and passenger.
Page 140 3-22 Instrument Panel The PASS indicator will turn off. while the system is off changes the (Defog): This mode clears the When the passenger temperature air delivery mode without turning windows of fog or moisture. Air setting is different than the the system on.
Page 141 Instrument Panel 3-23 that the passenger climate control on when this mode is activated. On hot days, open the windows system cannot be activated. If the While in recirculation mode brieﬂy to let hot inside air escape. passenger temperature buttons are the windows can fog when the This helps reduce the time it adjusted while in defrost mode, the...
Page 142 3-24 Instrument Panel For vehicles with heated outside Sensors rearview mirrors, fog or frost is cleared from the surface of the mirror when the rear window defog button is pressed. Notice: Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window.
Page 143: Outlet Adjustment
Instrument Panel 3-25 The climate control system uses the Operation Tips information from these sensors to • Clear away any ice, snow, or maintain comfort settings by leaves from the air inlets at adjusting the temperature, fan the base of the windshield that speed, and the air delivery mode.
Page 144: Rear Air Conditioning And Heating System
3-26 Instrument Panel Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System It comes on when any rear control is adjusted. Fan Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob to to turn the fan off. Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the airﬂow...
Page 145: Rear Air Conditioning And Heating System And Electronic Climate Controls
Instrument Panel 3-27 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and The system can also be turned off, Electronic Climate Controls by pressing and holding the button. Mimic Mode: This mode matches the rear climate control to the front climate control settings. It comes on when REAR is pressed.
Page 146: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
3-28 Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages can indicate when there may (Air Delivery Mode be or is a problem with one of the Control): Press to manually Gages, and Indicators vehicle’s functions. Often gages and change the direction of the airﬂow. warning lights work together to Repeatedly press the button Warning lights and gages can...
Page 147: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel 3-29 Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument cluster is designed to show at a glance how the vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel has been used, and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. United States version shown, Canada similar...
Page 148: Speedometer And Odometer
3-30 Instrument Panel Speedometer and Tachometer If the driver’s safety belt is already buckled, neither the light nor Odometer The tachometer displays the chime comes on. engine speed in revolutions per The speedometer shows the Passenger Safety Belt minute (rpm). vehicle’s speed in both miles Reminder Light per hour (mph) and kilometers...
Page 149: Airbag Readiness Light
Instrument Panel 3-31 such as a briefcase, handbag, or If the airbag readiness light stays on Passenger Airbag Status grocery bag. To turn off the warning after the vehicle has been started Indicator light and/or chime, remove the or comes on when while driving, the object from the seat or buckle the airbag system may not work The vehicle has a passenger...
Page 150: Charging System Light
3-32 Instrument Panel a distance, if equipped, you may not If, after several seconds, both status Charging System Light see the system check. Then, after indicator lights remain on, or if several more seconds, the status there are no lights at all, there may indicator will light either ON or OFF, be a problem with the lights or or either the on or off symbol to let...
Page 151: Voltmeter Gage
Instrument Panel 3-33 If a short distance must be driven Readings in the low warning zone Brake System Warning with the light on, be sure to turn off may occur when a large number Light all accessories, such as the of electrical accessories are radio and air conditioner.
Page 152: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light
3-34 Instrument Panel When the ignition is on, the brake That is normal. If the light does not CAUTION system warning light will also come on then, have it ﬁxed so it come on when the parking brake is will be ready to warn if there The brake system might not be set.
Page 153: Stabilitrak Indicator Light
Instrument Panel 3-35 ® StabiliTrak Indicator the system is turned on, the vehicle engine could be damaged, and it ® needs service. See StabiliTrak might not be covered by the Light System on page 4-5 for more vehicle warranty. Never drive with information.
Page 154: Tire Pressure Light
3-36 Instrument Panel It means that the engine coolant When the Light is On Steady Malfunction has overheated. If the vehicle Indicator Lamp This indicates that one or more of has been operating under normal the tires are signiﬁcantly driving conditions, pull off the Check Engine Light underinﬂated.
Page 155 Instrument Panel 3-37 If the check engine light comes on Notice: Modiﬁcations made to The following can prevent more and stays on, while the engine the engine, transmission, serious damage to the vehicle: is running, this indicates that there exhaust, intake, or fuel system of •...
Page 156 3-38 Instrument Panel An emission system malfunction hesitation on acceleration, or Here are some things to know to might be corrected by: stumbling on acceleration. These help the vehicle pass an inspection: conditions might go away once • • Make sure the fuel cap is fully The vehicle will not pass this the engine is warmed up.
Page 157: Oil Pressure Light
Instrument Panel 3-39 If this has been done and the Security Light vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD II system readiness, your dealer/ retailer can prepare the vehicle for The oil pressure light should come inspection.
Page 158: Cruise Control Light
3-40 Instrument Panel Cruise Control Light Tow/Haul Mode Light The gage will ﬁrst indicate empty before the vehicle is out of fuel, but the vehicle’s fuel tank should be ﬁlled soon. When the fuel tank is low on fuel, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message This light comes on when the appears on the Driver Information Tow/Haul mode has been activated.
Page 159: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Instrument Panel 3-41 Driver Information The outside air temperature and DIC Operation and compass, if equipped, also display Displays Center (DIC) on the DIC when viewing the trip and fuel information. The outside air The DIC has different displays Your vehicle has a Driver temperature automatically appears in which can be accessed by pressing Information Center (DIC).
Page 160 3-42 Instrument Panel DIC Buttons Vehicle Information Menu (Vehicle Information): Press Items this button to display the oil life, park assist on vehicles with (Vehicle Information): Press this feature, units, tire pressure this button to scroll through the readings on vehicles with this following menu items: feature, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter programming, and...
Page 161 Instrument Panel 3-43 oil life system monitoring the oil life, system will be turned on. If you FRONT TIRES or REAR TIRES additional maintenance is choose OFF, the system will On vehicles with the Tire Pressure recommended in the Maintenance be turned off.
Page 162 3-44 Instrument Panel If the tire pressure display shows A chime will sound indicating Trip/Fuel Menu Items dashes instead of a value, there that the transmitter is matched. (Trip/Fuel): Press this button may be a problem with your vehicle. 4. To match additional transmitters to scroll through the following If this consistently occurs, see at this time, repeat Step 3.
Page 163 Instrument Panel 3-45 Each trip odometer can be reset to As the vehicle begins moving, the stops, this display may read one zero separately by pressing the display will then increase to 5.1 miles number, but if the vehicle is driven set/reset button while the desired (8.2 km), 5.2 miles (8.4 km), etc.
Page 164: Dic Compass
3-46 Instrument Panel TIMER FUEL USED DIC Compass Press the trip/fuel button until Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL Your vehicle may have a compass TIMER displays. This display can USED displays. This display in the Driver Information be used as a timer. shows the number of gallons (gal) Center (DIC).
Page 165 Instrument Panel 3-47 To adjust for compass variance, use 2. Find the vehicle’s current from tall buildings, utility wires, the following procedure: location and variance zone manhole covers, or other industrial number on the map. structures, if possible. Compass Variance (Zone) Zones 1 through 15 are available.
Page 166: Dic Warnings And Messages
3-48 Instrument Panel To calibrate the compass, use the display CALIBRATION the display seriously and remember following procedure: COMPLETE for a few seconds that clearing the messages will when the calibration is complete. only make the messages disappear, The DIC display will then not correct the problem.
Page 167 Instrument Panel 3-49 message stays on, see your message is displayed. It means that This message also displays LEFT dealer/retailer right away. See the vehicle is trying to save the FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on charge in the battery. REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate page 4-7 for more information.
Page 168 3-50 Instrument Panel CRUISE SET TO XXX normal, the air conditioning See Overheated Engine Protection compressor turns back on. You can Operating Mode on page 5-22 This message displays whenever continue to drive your vehicle. for information on driving to a safe the cruise control is set.
Page 169 Instrument Panel 3-51 ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW HEATING WASH (Washer) FLUID WASH (Washer) WIPES This message displays and a This message displays and a chime PENDING chime sounds when the cooling sounds if the fuel level is low. system temperature gets too hot and Refuel as soon as possible.
Page 170 3-52 Instrument Panel LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP PARK ASSIST OFF ENGINE This message displays and a chime If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic sounds if the driver side rear Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, Notice: If you drive your vehicle door is not fully closed and the after the vehicle has been started while the engine oil pressure...
Page 171 Instrument Panel 3-53 REMOTE KEY LEARNING RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN SERVICE AIR BAG ACTIVE This message displays and a chime This message displays if there is a sounds if the passenger side rear problem with the airbag system. This message displays while you are door is not fully closed and the Have your dealer/retailer inspect the matching a Remote Keyless Entry...
Page 172 3-54 Instrument Panel SERVICE BATTERY If the message is still displayed or SERVICE STABILITRAK appears again when you begin CHARGING SYSTEM This message displays if there is a driving, the brake system needs ® problem with the StabiliTrak On some vehicles, this message service as soon as possible.
Page 173 Instrument Panel 3-55 dealer/retailer for service. See SERVICE TIRE MONITOR STARTING DISABLED ® StabiliTrak System on page 4-5 for SYSTEM SERVICE THROTTLE more information. On vehicles with the Tire Pressure This message displays when your Monitor System (TPMS), this vehicle’s throttle system is not SERVICE TRANSMISSION message displays if a part on the functioning properly.
Page 174 3-56 Instrument Panel A loose or missing fuel cap allows TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE TURN SIGNAL ON fuel to evaporate into the ENGINE This message displays and a chime atmosphere. A few driving trips with sounds if a turn signal is left on Notice: If you drive your vehicle the cap properly installed should turn for 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km).
Page 175: Dic Vehicle Customization
Instrument Panel 3-57 DIC Vehicle To change customization Feature Settings Menu Items preferences, use the following Customization The following are customization procedure. features that allow you to program Your vehicle may have settings to the vehicle: Entering the Feature customization capabilities that allow Settings Menu you to program certain features DISPLAY IN ENGLISH...
Page 176 3-58 Instrument Panel Then press the customization button Press the customization button until also allows you to select which to scroll through the following AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on doors and when the doors will settings: the DIC display. Press the set/reset automatically unlock.
Page 177 Instrument Panel 3-59 ALL IN PARK (default): All of the settings for this feature. Then press REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK doors will unlock when the the customization button to scroll This feature allows you to select the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). through the following settings: type of feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the...
Page 178 3-60 Instrument Panel NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until Press the customization button until made to this feature. The current DELAY DOOR LOCK appears EXIT LIGHTING appears on the setting will remain. on the DIC display. Press the DIC display.
Page 179 Instrument Panel 3-61 APPROACH LIGHTING See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) NO CHANGE: No change will be System Operation on page 2-3 made to this feature. The current This feature allows you to select for more information. setting will remain. whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on brieﬂy during low There is no default for chime NO CHANGE: No change will be...
Page 180 3-62 Instrument Panel Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the Steering Column on page 3-6 for PARK TILT MIRRORS appears set/reset button while the desired more information. on the DIC display. Press the setting is displayed on the DIC. The automatic easy exit seat set/reset button once to access the movement will only occur one time...
Page 181 Instrument Panel 3-63 Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be ON (default): The remote start MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears made to this feature. The current feature will be enabled. on the DIC display. Press the setting will remain. NO CHANGE: No change will be set/reset button once to access the To select a setting, press the...
Page 182: Audio System(S)
3-64 Instrument Panel DO NOT RESTORE: The Exiting the Feature Audio System(s) customization features will not be Settings Menu Determine which radio the vehicle set to their factory default settings. The feature settings menu will be has and read the following pages to To select a setting, press the exited when any of the following become familiar with its features.
Page 183: Setting The Clock
Instrument Panel 3-65 For more information, see Defensive Enabling/Disabling the Digital • If the radio clock display Driving on page 4-2. Radio Clock is turned off, the screen displays Radio Clock OFF Notice: Contact your To enable or disable the radio clock for 10 seconds.
Page 184 3-66 Instrument Panel 4. To increase the time or date, do Changing the Time and Date one of the following: Default Setting • Press the pushbutton below To change the time default setting the selected label. from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the date default setting from ¨...
Page 185: Radio(S)
Instrument Panel 3-67 Radio(s) Radio with CD...
Page 186 3-68 Instrument Panel If the vehicle has a Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system, it has a CD/DVD radio. See Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 3-102 for more information on the vehicle’s RSE system. The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate.
Page 187 Instrument Panel 3-69 FM-RDS station, the station name pressed and held for more than down, so that the volume level is or call letters display. In rare two seconds, or the driver turns the consistent. cases, a radio station could ignition off and exits the vehicle.
Page 188 3-70 Instrument Panel Finding a Station Storing a Radio Station as a To store a station as a favorite: Favorite 1. Tune to the desired radio station. BAND: Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM. The selection Drivers are encouraged to set up 2.
Page 189 Instrument Panel 3-71 radio station frequency labels information will page every To quickly adjust bass, midrange, and to begin the process ﬁve seconds when Auto Text is or treble to the middle position, of programming favorites for the activated. press the pushbutton positioned chosen amount of numbered under the BASS, MID, or TREB Setting the Tone...
Page 190 3-72 Instrument Panel Adjusting the Speakers To quickly adjust all speaker and Finding a Category (CAT) tone controls to the middle position, (Balance/Fade) Station press for more than two seconds BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To CAT (Category): The CAT button until a beep sounds. adjust the balance or fade: is used to ﬁnd XM stations when the radio is in the XM mode.
Page 191 Instrument Panel 3-73 5. To go to the next or previous XM 4. Press the pushbutton located Locked: This message displays ® station within the selected under the Remove label until when the THEFTLOCK system has category, do one of the following: the category name along with the locked up the radio.
Page 192 3-74 Instrument Panel Radio Messages for XM Only starts playing where it stopped, if it cases and away from direct sunlight was the last selected audio and dust. The CD or DVD player See XM Radio Messages on source. The CD is controlled by the scans the bottom surface of the disc.
Page 193 Instrument Panel 3-75 The use of CD lens cleaners for Remove Disc displays. The disc can For Radios with CD and DVD, CDs is not advised, due to the risk be removed. If the disc is not © Press to go to the start of the of contaminating the lens of the removed, after several seconds, the current track, if more than...
Page 194 3-76 Instrument Panel RDM (Random): CD tracks can be • If a disc is inserted into top DVD If an auxiliary input device is not listened to in random, rather than slot, the rear seat operator can turn connected, “No Input Device sequential order with the random on the video screen and use the Found”...
Page 195 Instrument Panel 3-77 Front seat passengers can listen to Player Error: There are disc LOAD Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or the radio (AM, FM, or XM) by or disc EJECT problems. CD-RW Disc pressing BAND or DVD/CD AUX to • It is very hot.
Page 196 3-78 Instrument Panel If the radio displays an error If an error message displays on the ¨ SEEK (Next Track/ Chapter): message, write it down and provide video screen or the radio, see Press to go to the next track or it to your dealer/retailer when “DVD Display Error Messages”...
Page 197 Instrument Panel 3-79 (Eject): Press to eject a DVD. (Play/Pause): Press either (Enter): Press to select the If the DVD is ejected, but not the play or pause icon displayed choices that are highlighted in removed, the player automatically on the radio system, to toggle any menu.
Page 198 3-80 Instrument Panel located under any desired icon pressed; either by the softkey on Group : Press to cycle during DVD playback. See the icon the radio or by the rear seat through musical groupings on the list below for more information. passenger using the remote control.
Page 199 Instrument Panel 3-81 The DVD should resume play from player, CD player, or cassette tape DVD Radio Error Messages where it last stopped if the disc player, etc. to the auxiliary input Player Error: This message has not been ejected and the stop jack for use as another source for displays when there are disc load or button has not been pressed...
Page 200: Using An Mp3 (Radio With Cd)
3-82 Instrument Panel CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to • 112 kbps, 128 kbps, 160 kbps, If a front auxiliary input device is select between CD, or Auxiliary. 192 kbps, 224 kbps, 256 kbps, and connected, the DVD/CD AUX 320 kbps or a variable bit rate. button cycles through all •...
Page 201 Instrument Panel 3-83 play up to the maximum number Root Directory • The CD player is able to read of ﬁles, folders, playlists, or and play a maximum of The root directory of the CD-R or sessions. To play a large number 50 folders, 15 playlists, and a CD-RW is treated as a folder.
Page 202 3-84 Instrument Panel No Folder • Preprogrammed Playlists Play begins from the ﬁrst track in the ﬁrst folder and continues When the CD-R or CD-RW disc Preprogrammed playlists that were sequentially through all tracks in contains only compressed ﬁles, the created using WinAmp™, each folder.
Page 203 Instrument Panel 3-85 the next MP3/WMA ﬁle. If either button to resume playing the ﬁle. while it is scanning the disc in the SEEK arrow is held or pressed The elapsed time of the ﬁle displays. background. When the scan is multiple times, the player continues ﬁnished, the CD-R or CD-RW begins RDM (Random): With the random...
Page 204: Using An Mp3 (Radio With Cd And Dvd Player)
3-86 Instrument Panel below the album button. Press the Using an MP3 (Radio MP3/WMA Format pushbutton below the back label with CD and DVD Player) To create an MP3/WMA disc on a to return to the main music navigator personal computer: screen.
Page 205 Instrument Panel 3-87 order to reduce the complexity Root Directory No Folder and confusion in trying to locate a The root directory of the CD-R or When the CD-R or CD-RW disc particular folder during playback. CD-RW disc is treated as a folder. If contains only compressed ﬁles, the •...
Page 206 3-88 Instrument Panel Order of Play File System and Naming Playing an MP3/WMA (In Either the DVD or CD Slot) Tracks recorded to the CD-R or The song name that is displayed is CD-RW disc are played in the the song name that is contained Insert a CD-R or CD-RW disc following order: in the ID3 tag.
Page 207 Instrument Panel 3-89 As each new track starts to play, is ejected, Remove Disc displays. (Previous Folder): Press the track number and song title The CD-R or CD-RW disc can be the pushbutton positioned under the displays. removed. If the CD-R or CD-RW Folder label to go to the ﬁrst disc is not removed, after track in the previous folder.
Page 208 3-90 Instrument Panel RDM (Random): With the random The radio can begin playing while it is from the current album begin to play. setting, MP3/WMA ﬁles on the scanning the disc in the background. Once all songs from that album are CD-R or CD-RW can be listened to When the scan is ﬁnished, the CD-R played, the player moves to the next...
Page 209: Xm Radio Messages
Instrument Panel 3-91 “No Aux Input Device” displays. If a XM Radio Messages Channel Unauth: This channel is disc is in both the DVD slot and blocked or cannot be received XL (Explicit Language the CD slot the DVD/CD AUX button with your XM Subscription package.
Page 210: Navigation/Radio System
3-92 Instrument Panel CAT Not Found: There are no XM Not Available: If this message Voice Recognition channels available for the selected does not clear within a short The Bluetooth system uses voice category. The system is working period of time, the receiver could recognition to interpret voice properly.
Page 211 Instrument Panel 3-93 in memory for later calls. To prevent Bluetooth functions before pairing To link to a different paired phone, missed calls, a minimum volume the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone see Linking to a Different Phone level is used if the volume is turned is not connected, calls will be later in this section.
Page 212 3-94 Instrument Panel instructions on the cell phone to 3. Say “List”. The system lists all 5. Say “Yes” to delete the phone. enter the four digit PIN number the paired Bluetooth devices. The system responds with “OK, that was provided in Step 3. If a phone is connected to deleting <phone name>”.
Page 213 Instrument Panel 3-95 3. Say the complete phone number 5. Say a name tag for the phone Storing Name Tags to be stored at once with no number. The name tag is The system can store up to thirty pauses. recorded and the system phone numbers as name tags responds with “About to store...
Page 214 3-96 Instrument Panel 2. Say “Digit Store”. The system responds with “About to store stored name tags. When the list responds with “Please say the <name tag>. Does that is complete, the system ﬁrst digit to store” followed sound OK?”. returns to the main menu.
Page 215 Instrument Panel 3-97 3. Say the name tag to be deleted. 2. Say “Delete all name tags”. The Using the Dial Command The system responds with system responds with “You are 1. Press and hold “Would you like to delete, <name about to delete all name tags two seconds.
Page 216 3-98 Instrument Panel Using the Digit Dial Command • with “OK, calling, <name To hear all of the numbers tag>” and dials the number. If recognized by the system, say 1. Press and hold the name tag is not correct, “Verify”...
Page 217 Instrument Panel 3-99 Receiving a Call Three-Way Calling Muting a Call When an incoming call is received, Three-Way Calling must be During a call, all sounds from inside the audio system mutes and a supported on the Bluetooth phone the vehicle can be muted so that ring tone is heard in the vehicle.
Page 218 3-100 Instrument Panel To Transfer Audio to the Cell Voice Pass-Thru Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Phone (DTMF) Tones Voice Pass-Thru allows access to During a call with the audio in the the voice recognition commands on The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can vehicle: the cell phone.
Page 219 Instrument Panel 3-101 license. Other trademarks and trade • • If the system is not sure it If the system is not sure it names are those of their respective recognized the number recognized the name tag owners. properly, it responds “Dial properly, it responds Number, Please say yes or “Dial <name tag>, Please say...
Page 220: Rear Seat Entertainment (Rse) System
3-102 Instrument Panel Changes or modiﬁcations to this In severe or extreme weather Headphones system by other than an authorized conditions the RSE system might or service facility could void might not work until the temperature authorization to use this equipment. is within the operating range.
Page 221 Instrument Panel 3-103 channel 1/2 switch, and a volume Moving too far forward or stepping separately from the headphone set. control. Switch the headphones out of the vehicle, can cause See your dealer/retailer for more to Off when not in use. the headphones to lose the audio information.
Page 222 3-104 Instrument Panel If the headphones are to be stored The A/V jacks are color coded to How to Change the RSE Video for a long period of time, remove match typical home entertainment Screen Settings the batteries and keep them system equipment.
Page 223 Instrument Panel 3-105 The RSE system always transmits The infrared receivers for the Video Screen the audio signal to the wireless wireless headphones and the The video screen is located in the headphones, if there is audio remote control are located at the overhead console.
Page 224 3-106 Instrument Panel If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD Remote Control Buttons (Power): Press to turn the slot, the remote control button video screen on and off. can be used to turn on the (Illumination): Press to turn the video screen display and start the remote control backlight on.
Page 225 Instrument Panel 3-107 playing in a slow play mode. This button might not work when the (Enter): Press to select the Depending on the radio, perform DVD is playing the copyright choice that is highlighted in reverse slow play by pressing information or the previews.
Page 226 3-108 Instrument Panel Battery Replacement (Camera): Press to change camera angles on DVDs that have To change the remote control this feature when a DVD is playing. batteries: The format and content of this 1. Slide the rear cover back, on the function vary for each disc.
Page 227 Instrument Panel 3-109 Problem Recommended Action No power. The ignition might not be turned ON/RUN or in ACC/ACCESSORY. The picture does not ﬁll the screen. Check the display mode settings in There are black borders on the top the setup menu by pressing the and bottom or on both sides or it display menu button on the remote looks stretched out.
Page 228 3-110 Instrument Panel DVD Distortion Problem Recommended Action Video distortion can occur when Sometimes the wireless headphone Check for obstructions, low audio cuts out or buzzes. batteries, reception range, and operating cellular phones, scanners, interference from cellular telephone CB radios, Global Position towers or by using a cellular Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, telephone in the vehicle.
Page 229: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Instrument Panel 3-111 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Audio can be heard through wired headphones (not included) plugged For vehicles with Rear Seat into the jacks on the RSA. If the Audio (RSA), rear seat passengers vehicle has this feature, audio can can listen to and control any of also be heard on Channel 2 of the music sources: radio, CDs,...
Page 230 3-112 Instrument Panel inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. ¨ While listening to a disc, press to go to the next track or chapter on © the disc. Press to go back to the start of the current track or chapter (if more than ten seconds have played).
Page 231: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Instrument Panel 3-113 When a CD or DVD audio disc is Audio Steering Wheel (Previous/End): Press to playing, press PROG to go to Controls go to the previous radio station the beginning of the CD or DVD stored as a favorite, the next track if audio.
Page 232: Radio Reception
3-114 Instrument Panel − XM Satellite Radio Service (Volume): Press to increase or to decrease the radio The range for most AM stations is XM Satellite Radio Service gives volume. greater than for FM, especially at digital radio reception from night.
Page 233: Multi-Band Antenna
Instrument Panel 3-115 Multi-Band Antenna The multi-band antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle. This type of antenna is used with the AM/FM radio, as well as ® OnStar and the XM™ Satellite Radio Service System, if the vehicle has these features.
Page 234 3-116 Instrument Panel ✍ NOTES...
Page 235 Driving Your Vehicle Driving Your ....4-10 Your Driving, the Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Road, and the Vehicle Vehicle Wet Roads ......4-11 Before Leaving on a Driving for Better Fuel Long Trip ......4-12 Highway Hypnosis .....4-12 Economy Hill and Mountain Your Driving, the Road, Driving habits can affect fuel...
Page 236: Driving Your Vehicle
Driving Your Vehicle • Drunk Driving Combine several trips into a CAUTION single trip. • Replace the vehicle’s tires with CAUTION Assume that other road users the same TPC Spec number (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other molded into the tire’s sidewall Drinking and then driving is very drivers) are going to be careless near the size.
Page 237: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving Your Vehicle Police records show that This means that when anyone who Braking almost 40 percent of all motor has been drinking — driver or See Brake System Warning Light on vehicle-related deaths involve passenger — is in a crash, that page 3-33.
Page 238: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Driving Your Vehicle And, of course, actual stopping the pedal could get harder to push distances vary greatly with the down. If the engine stops, there surface of the road, whether it is will still be some power brake assist pavement or gravel;...
Page 239: Braking In Emergencies
Driving Your Vehicle As the brakes are applied, the Braking in Emergencies situation dictates The Brake Assist computer keeps receiving updates feature will automatically disengage ABS allows the driver to steer and on wheel speed and controls braking when the brake pedal is released brake at the same time.
Page 240 Driving Your Vehicle If the system fails to turn on or Traction control can be turned on activate, the StabiliTrak light along by pressing and releasing the with one of the following messages traction control disable button if not will be displayed on the Driver automatically shut off for any Information Center (DIC): other reason.
Page 241: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) System
Driving Your Vehicle necessary to turn off the system automatically and the driven wheels If cruise control is being used when when driving in extreme off-road can spin more freely. This can the system activates, the StabiliTrak conditions where high wheel spin is cause the brake-traction control to light will ﬂash and cruise control required.
Page 242: Steering
Driving Your Vehicle When using a compact spare tire on Variable Effort Steering Steering in Emergencies the AWD equipped vehicle, the The vehicle has a steering system There are times when steering can AWD system automatically detects that continuously adjusts the be more effective than braking.
Page 243: Off-Road Recovery
Driving Your Vehicle Off-Road Recovery Passing The vehicle’s right wheels can drop Passing another vehicle on a off the edge of a road onto the two-lane road can be dangerous. shoulder while driving. To reduce the risk of danger while passing: •...
Page 244: Loss Of Control
4-10 Driving Your Vehicle Loss of Control causes tires to slip and lose cause the tires to slide. You might cornering force. And in the not realize the surface is slippery Let us review what driving experts acceleration skid, too much throttle until the vehicle is skidding.
Page 245: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving Your Vehicle 4-11 Driving in Rain and on • Slow down and keep more space CAUTION between you and other vehicles Wet Roads because headlamps can only Wet brakes can cause crashes. Rain and wet roads can reduce light up so much road ahead. They might not work as well in a vehicle traction and affect your •...
Page 246: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
4-12 Driving Your Vehicle Hydroplaning Before Leaving on a Highway Hypnosis Long Trip Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Always be alert and pay attention can build up under your vehicle’s to your surroundings while driving. To prepare your vehicle for a long tires so they actually ride on If you become tired or sleepy, ﬁnd a trip, consider having it serviced...
Page 247: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving Your Vehicle 4-13 Hill and Mountain Roads • Pay attention to special road CAUTION signs (falling rocks area, winding Driving on steep hills or through roads, long grades, passing or mountains is different than driving Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) no-passing zones) and take on ﬂat or rolling terrain.
Page 248 4-14 Driving Your Vehicle Try not to break the fragile traction. If Turn off cruise control, if equipped, CAUTION you accelerate too fast, the drive on slippery surfaces. wheels will spin and polish the Blizzard Conditions Snow can trap engine exhaust surface under the tires even more.
Page 249: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice, Or Snow
Driving Your Vehicle 4-15 To save fuel, run the engine for only If the vehicle has a traction system, CAUTION (Continued) short periods as needed to warm it can often help to free a stuck the vehicle and then shut the engine vehicle.
Page 250: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
4-16 Driving Your Vehicle Rocking Your Vehicle to Loading the Vehicle CAUTION Get It Out It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can Do not load the vehicle any Turn the steering wheel left and carry. This weight is called heavier than the Gross Vehicle right to clear the area around the vehicle capacity weight and...
Page 251 Driving Your Vehicle 4-17 Tire and Loading Information The tire and loading information Steps for Determining Correct Label label shows the number of Load Limit occupant seating positions (A), Locate the statement “The and the maximum vehicle combined weight of capacity weight (B) in kilograms occupants and cargo should and pounds.
Page 252 4-18 Driving Your Vehicle Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Page 253 Driving Your Vehicle 4-19 combined weight of the driver, The label shows the gross passengers, and cargo weight capacity of your vehicle. should never exceed your This is called the Gross vehicle’s capacity weight. Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the Certiﬁcation/Tire Label weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo.
Page 254 4-20 Driving Your Vehicle Never exceed the GVWR for If you put things inside your CAUTION (Continued) your vehicle or the GAWR vehicle — like suitcases, tools, for either the front or rear axle. packages, or anything else, they • Do not leave an unsecured will go as fast as the vehicle child restraint in your...
Page 255: Towing
Driving Your Vehicle 4-21 Towing the vehicle with two wheels on the Dinghy Towing ground and two wheels up on a device known as a “dolly”). Towing Your Vehicle Here are some important things to To avoid damage, the disabled consider before recreational vehicle should be towed with all vehicle towing:...
Page 256 4-22 Driving Your Vehicle For vehicles being dinghy towed, 6. To prevent the battery from Once the destination is reached: the vehicle should be run at draining while the vehicle is being 1. Set the parking brake. the beginning of each day and at towed, remove the 50 amp 2.
Page 257 Driving Your Vehicle 4-23 3. Set the parking brake. Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a Vehicles Only) straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. 5. Remove the key from the ignition.
Page 258: Towing A Trailer
4-24 Driving Your Vehicle Towing the Vehicle From Towing a Trailer the Rear CAUTION The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well —...
Page 259 Driving Your Vehicle 4-25 To identify the trailering capacity of Load-pulling components such Pulling A Trailer the vehicle, read the information as the engine, transmission, rear Here are some important points: in “Weight of the Trailer” that axle, wheel assemblies and tires •...
Page 260 4-26 Driving Your Vehicle • Three important considerations have Maximum trailer weight is calculated Then, during the ﬁrst 500 miles to do with weight: assuming only the driver is in the (800 km) that a trailer is towed, do tow vehicle and it has all the not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) •...
Page 261 Driving Your Vehicle 4-27 Vehicle Maximum Trailer Weight *GCWR Front-Wheel Drive 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 7,500 lbs (3 402 kg) Front-Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package 4,500 lbs (2 041 kg) 9,500 lbs (4 309 kg) All-Wheel Drive 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 7,700 lbs (3 493 kg) All-Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package 4,500 lbs (2 041 kg)
Page 262 4-28 Driving Your Vehicle After loading the trailer, weigh the Consider the following example: Expect tongue weight to be at least trailer and then the tongue, 10 percent of trailer weight A vehicle model base weight is separately, to see if the weights are (850 lbs (386 kg)) and because the 5,500 lbs (2 495 kg);...
Page 263 Driving Your Vehicle 4-29 If the vehicle has many options and 3,100 lbs (1 406 kg), 900 lbs page 4-16. Make sure not to go there is a front seat passenger and (408 kg) can be put on the rear axle over the GVW limit for the vehicle, two rear seat passengers with some without exceeding RGAWR.
Page 264 4-30 Driving Your Vehicle Safety Chains Because the vehicle has antilock During the trip, check occasionally brakes, do not try to tap into to be sure that the load is secure, Always attach chains between the the vehicle’s hydraulic brake system. and that the lamps and any vehicle and the trailer.
Page 265 Driving Your Vehicle 4-31 When towing a trailer, the arrows on Reduce speed and shift to a lower Making Turns the instrument panel ﬂash for gear before starting down a long Notice: Making very sharp turns turns even if the bulbs on the trailer or steep downgrade.
Page 266 4-32 Driving Your Vehicle Tow/Haul Mode section. Tow/Haul is most useful under the following driving Tow/Haul is a feature that assists conditions: when pulling a heavy trailer or • When pulling a heavy trailer or a a large or heavy load. The purpose large or heavy load through rolling of the Tow/Haul mode is to: terrain.
Page 267 Driving Your Vehicle 4-33 3. When the wheel chocks are in Parking on Hills Maintenance When Trailer place, release the brake pedal Towing until the chocks absorb the load. CAUTION The vehicle needs service more 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then often when pulling a trailer.
Page 268 4-34 Driving Your Vehicle Trailer Wiring Harness The seven-wire harness contains If the back-up lamp circuit is the following trailer circuits: not functional, contact your The vehicle is equipped with the dealer/retailer. • Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal following wiring harness for towing a trailer.
Page 269: Service And Appearance Care
Service and Appearance Care Service and ....5-7 All-Wheel Drive Filling the Tank Filling a Portable Fuel ....5-32 All-Wheel Drive Appearance Care Container ......5-8 Headlamp Aiming Checking Things Under Headlamp Aiming ....5-33 the Hood Bulb Replacement Checking Things Under Service Bulb Replacement .....5-33 the Hood ......5-9...
Page 270: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Service and Appearance Care Tire Terminology and Removing the Flat Tire Finish Damage ....5-90 Deﬁnitions .......5-40 and Installing the Underbody Maintenance ..5-90 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ..5-42 Spare Tire .......5-74 Chemical Paint Spotting ..5-90 Tire Pressure Monitor Secondary Latch Vehicle Identiﬁcation System ......5-44 System...
Page 271: Service
Service and Appearance Care Service Accessories and Also, see Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on Modiﬁcations For service and parts needs, visit page 1-57. your dealer/retailer. You will receive When non-dealer/non-retailer genuine GM parts and GM-trained California Proposition 65 accessories are added to the and supported service people.
Page 272: California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
Service and Appearance Care California Perchlorate Doing Your Own than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Materials Requirements Service Work Service Publications Ordering Certain types of automotive Information on page 7-13. CAUTION applications, such as airbag This vehicle has an airbag system.
Page 273: Fuel
Service and Appearance Care Fuel Gasoline Speciﬁcations might fail a smog-check test. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on At a minimum, gasoline should Use of the recommended fuel is page 3-36. If this occurs, return to meet ASTM speciﬁcation D 4814 an important part of the proper your authorized dealer/retailer for in the United States or CAN/...
Page 274: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Service and Appearance Care Also, your dealer/retailer has Some gasolines that are not Fuels in Foreign additives that will help correct and reformulated for low emissions Countries prevent most deposit-related can contain an octane-enhancing problems. additive called If you plan on driving in another methylcyclopentadienyl manganese country outside the United States or Gasolines containing oxygenates,...
Page 275: Filling The Tank
Service and Appearance Care Filling the Tank To open the fuel door, push the CAUTION rearward center edge in and release and it will open. CAUTION Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. If Fuel vapor burns violently and a you spill fuel and then something fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries.
Page 276: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Service and Appearance Care When replacing the fuel cap, turn it Notice: If you need a new fuel CAUTION (Continued) clockwise until it clicks. Make cap, be sure to get the right type. sure the cap is fully installed. The Your dealer/retailer can get one for and the vehicle damaged if this diagnostic system can determine if...
Page 277: Checking Things Under The Hood
Service and Appearance Care Checking Things Hood Release 3. After the lid has been partially lifted, a gas strut automatically Under the Hood To open the hood: lifts and holds the hood in the fully open position. CAUTION Before closing the hood, be sure all ﬁller caps are on properly.
Page 278: Engine Compartment Overview
5-10 Service and Appearance Care Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood, here is what you will see:...
Page 279: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Service and Appearance Care 5-11 A. Radiator Pressure Cap. See K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it Cooling System on page 5-16. page 5-14. with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. B.
Page 280 5-12 Service and Appearance Care What Kind of Engine Oil to Use • GM6094M Use only an oil that meets GM Look for three things: Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 SAE 5W-30 is best for the vehicle. These numbers on an oil See Engine Compartment Overview container show its viscosity, or on page 5-10 for the location of...
Page 281: Engine Oil Life System
Service and Appearance Care 5-13 Notice: Use only engine oil When the system has calculated Engine Oil Additives / Engine identiﬁed as meeting GM that oil life has been diminished, it Oil Flushes Standard GM6094M and showing will indicate that an oil change Do not add anything to the oil.
Page 282: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
5-14 Service and Appearance Care How to Reset the Engine Oil If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Engine Air Cleaner/Filter message comes back on when Life System When to Inspect the Engine you start the vehicle, the engine oil The Engine Oil Life System Air Cleaner/Filter life system has not reset.
Page 283: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Service and Appearance Care 5-15 To inspect or replace the engine air 6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to Automatic Transmission cleaner/ﬁlter: reinstall the cover and reconnect Fluid the electrical connector. It is not necessary to check the transmission ﬂuid level. A CAUTION transmission ﬂuid leak is the only reason for ﬂuid loss.
Page 284: Cooling System
5-16 Service and Appearance Care Notice: Use of the incorrect CAUTION automatic transmission ﬂuid may damage the vehicle, and the Heater and radiator hoses, and damages may not be covered by other engine parts, can be very the vehicle’s warranty. Always use hot.
Page 285: Engine Coolant
Service and Appearance Care 5-17 Engine Coolant • Will not damage aluminum parts. CAUTION (Continued) • Helps keep the proper engine The cooling system in the vehicle is temperature. ® ﬁlled with DEX-COOL engine The vehicle’s coolant warning coolant. The coolant is designed to system is set for the proper Notice: If an improper coolant remain in the vehicle for ﬁve years...
Page 286 5-18 Service and Appearance Care Checking Coolant When the engine is cold, the Notice: This vehicle has a coolant level should be at or above speciﬁc coolant ﬁll procedure. The vehicle must be on a level the FULL COLD line marked on Failure to follow this procedure surface when checking the coolant the recovery tank.
Page 287 Service and Appearance Care 5-19 CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the 3. Keep turning the pressure cap surge tank pressure cap — even a slowly and remove it.
Page 288: Engine Overheating
5-20 Service and Appearance Care 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. Engine Overheating The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine overheating. There is an engine coolant 8.
Page 289 Service and Appearance Care 5-21 If you do decide to lift the hood, If Steam Is Coming From The If No Steam Is Coming From make sure the vehicle is parked Engine Compartment The Engine Compartment on a level surface If an engine overheat warning is Then check to see if the engine CAUTION...
Page 290: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
5-22 Service and Appearance Care If the temperature overheat gage is Overheated Engine Notice: After driving in the no longer in the overheat zone or an overheated engine protection Protection overheat warning no longer displays, operating mode, to avoid engine Operating Mode the vehicle can be driven.
Page 291: Windshield Washer Fluid
Service and Appearance Care 5-23 6. Replace the cap and completely Windshield Washer Fluid When to Check Power tighten it. Steering Fluid What to Use 7. Remove the cap again and look It is not necessary to regularly at the ﬂuid level on the dipstick. When adding windshield washer check power steering ﬂuid unless ﬂuid, be sure to read the...
Page 292: Brakes
5-24 Service and Appearance Care Adding Washer Fluid Notice: Brakes • When using concentrated When the windshield washer ﬂuid Brake Fluid washer ﬂuid, follow the reservoir is low, a WASHER FLUID manufacturer’s instructions LOW ADD FLUID message will be for adding water. displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Page 293 Service and Appearance Care 5-25 When the brake ﬂuid falls to a low Notice: • A ﬂuid leak in the brake hydraulic level, the brake warning light comes system can also cause a low ﬂuid • Using the wrong ﬂuid on.
Page 294 5-26 Service and Appearance Care Brake Wear Notice: Continuing to drive with Brake Pedal Travel worn-out brake pads could This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc See your dealer/retailer if the brake result in costly brake repair. brake pads have built-in wear pedal does not return to normal indicators that make a high-pitched Some driving conditions or climates...
Page 295: Battery
Service and Appearance Care 5-27 Battery Replacing Brake System Parts Vehicle Storage The braking system on a vehicle This vehicle has a maintenance free CAUTION is complex. Its many parts have to battery. When it is time for a new be of top quality and work well battery, see your dealer/retailer Batteries have acid that can burn...
Page 296: Jump Starting
5-28 Service and Appearance Care Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps To avoid the possibility of the could result in costly damage to vehicles rolling, set the parking If the vehicle’s battery has run your vehicle that would not brake ﬁrmly on both vehicles down, you may want to use another be covered by your warranty.
Page 297 Service and Appearance Care 5-29 4. Open the hoods and locate the 5. Check that the jumper cables do CAUTION (Continued) positive (+) and negative (−) not have loose or missing terminal locations on the other insulation. If they do, you could has ﬁller caps, be sure the right vehicle.
Page 298 5-30 Service and Appearance Care 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step.
Page 299 Service and Appearance Care 5-31 10. Now start the vehicle with the To disconnect the jumper cables good battery and run the from both vehicles, do the following: engine for a while. 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) 11. Try to start the vehicle that had cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery.
Page 300: All-Wheel Drive
5-32 Service and Appearance Care All-Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule Be sure to perform the lubricant to determine what kind of lubricant checks described in this section. to use. See Recommended There are two additional systems Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
Page 301: Headlamp Aiming
Service and Appearance Care 5-33 How to Check Lubricant Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement Headlamp aim has been preset at bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs the factory and should need no on page 5-35. further adjustment. For any bulb changing procedure However, if your vehicle is damaged not listed in this section, contact...
Page 302: Halogen Bulbs
5-34 Service and Appearance Care Halogen Bulbs Taillamps, Turn Signal, 3. Remove the three hex nuts holding the taillamp assembly Stoplamps and in place. Sidemarker Lamps CAUTION 4. Pull out the taillamp assembly. Halogen bulbs have pressurized 5. Turn the bulb socket gas inside and can burst if you counterclockwise and pull it drop or scratch the bulb.
Page 303: License Plate Lamp
Service and Appearance Care 5-35 License Plate Lamp 3. Turn the bulb socket Windshield counterclockwise and pull the Replacement To replace one of these bulbs: bulb straight out of the socket. 1. Remove the two screws holding 4. Install the new bulb. Your vehicle is equipped with an each of the license plate lamps acoustic windshield.
Page 304: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
5-36 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Wiper 3. Install the new wiper blade and Tires make sure the wiper blade Blade Replacement Your new vehicle comes with locks into place. high-quality tires made by a Windshield wiper blades should be For the proper size and type see leading tire manufacturer.
Page 305: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Service and Appearance Care 5-37 Tire Sidewall Labeling See the “Tire Size” illustration CAUTION (Continued) later in this section for more Useful information about a tire is detail. molded into its sidewall. The • Underinﬂated tires pose (B) TPC Spec (Tire examples below show a typical the same danger as Performance Criteria...
Page 306 5-38 Service and Appearance Care The TIN shows the manufacturer (B) Tire Ply Material The type and plant code, tire size, and of cord and number of plies in the date the tire was manufactured. sidewall and under the tread. The TIN is molded onto both (C) Tire Identiﬁcation Number sides of the tire, although only...
Page 307 Service and Appearance Care 5-39 (F) Tire Size A combination of Tire Size For example, if the tire size letters and numbers deﬁne a aspect ratio is 60, as shown in The following illustration shows tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, item C of the illustration, it would an example of a typical construction type, and service...
Page 308: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
5-40 Service and Appearance Care Tire Terminology and Bead The tire bead contains Department of Transportation steel wires wrapped by steel (DOT) motor vehicle safety Deﬁnitions cords that hold the tire onto standards. The DOT code the rim. includes the Tire Identiﬁcation Air Pressure The amount of air Number (TIN), an alphanumeric...
Page 309 Service and Appearance Care 5-41 Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire Normal Occupant Weight Recommended Inﬂation A tire used on light duty trucks number of occupants a vehicle Pressure Vehicle and some multipurpose is designed to seat multiplied by manufacturer’s recommended passenger vehicles. 150 lbs (68 kg).
Page 310: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
5-42 Service and Appearance Care Tread The portion of a tire that Vehicle Capacity Weight Inﬂation - Tire Pressure comes into contact with the road. number of designated seating Tires need the correct amount positions multiplied by 150 lbs Treadwear Indicators Narrow of air pressure to operate (68 kg) plus the rated cargo...
Page 311 Service and Appearance Care 5-43 A vehicle speciﬁc Tire and When to Check Remove the valve cap from the Loading Information label is tire valve stem. Press the Check your tires once a month or attached to your vehicle. tire gage ﬁrmly onto the valve to more.
Page 312: Tire Pressure Monitor System
5-44 Service and Appearance Care Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is of your tires is signiﬁcantly combined with the low tire pressure System under-inﬂated. telltale. When the system detects a The Tire Pressure Monitor System malfunction, the telltale will ﬂash for Accordingly, when the low tire (TPMS) uses radio and sensor...
Page 313: Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
Service and Appearance Care 5-45 Changes or modiﬁcations to this Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and system by other than an authorized service facility could void Industry and Science Canada authorization to use this equipment. The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates on a radio Tire Pressure Monitor frequency and complies with Part 15 Operation...
Page 314 5-46 Service and Appearance Care The low tire pressure warning light Notice: Using non-approved tire for the remainder of the ignition may come on in cool weather sealants could damage the cycle. A DIC warning message is when the vehicle is ﬁrst started, and Tire Pressure Monitor System also displayed.
Page 315 Service and Appearance Care 5-47 for service if the TPMS malfunction To decrease air-pressure out of a • One or more TPMS sensors light and DIC message comes tire you can use the pointed are missing or damaged. on and stays on. end of the valve cap, a pencil-style The DIC message and the air pressure gage, or a key.
Page 316: Tire Inspection And Rotation
5-48 Service and Appearance Care 3. Press the Remote Keyless 7. Proceed to the passenger side Tire Inspection and Entry (RKE) transmitter’s LOCK rear tire, and repeat the Rotation and UNLOCK buttons at the procedure in Step 5. same time for approximately We recommend that you 8.
Page 317 Service and Appearance Care 5-49 See When It Is Time for New See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on CAUTION (Continued) Tires on page 5-50 and Wheel page 5-42 and Loading the Replacement on page 5-55. Vehicle on page 4-16. from places where the wheel Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor attaches to the vehicle.
Page 318: When It Is Time For New Tires
5-50 Service and Appearance Care When It Is Time for New You need new tires if any of the With proper care and maintenance following statements are true: tires typically wear out before Tires they degrade due to age. If you are •...
Page 319 Service and Appearance Care 5-51 GM’s exclusive TPC Spec See Tire Inspection and Rotation CAUTION system considers over a dozen on page 5-48 for information on critical speciﬁcations that proper tire rotation. If you use bias-ply tires on the impact the overall performance vehicle, the wheel rim ﬂanges of your vehicle, including CAUTION...
Page 320: Different Size Tires And Wheels
5-52 Service and Appearance Care Non-TPC Spec rated tires may Additionally, if your vehicle has Uniform Tire Quality give a low-pressure warning that electronic systems such as anti-lock Grading is higher or lower than the proper brakes, rollover airbags, traction control, and electronic stability warning level you would get with Quality grades can be found...
Page 321 Service and Appearance Care 5-53 to deep tread, winter-type snow Treadwear Traction – AA, A, B, C tires, space-saver, or temporary The treadwear grade is a The traction grades, from highest use spare tires, tires with nominal comparative rating based on the to lowest, are AA, A, B, and rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches wear rate of the tire when tested...
Page 322: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
5-54 Service and Appearance Care Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and WARNING Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The temperature grade for this The tires and wheels on your representing the tire’s resistance tire is established for a tire that vehicle were aligned and balanced to the generation of heat and...
Page 323: Wheel Replacement
Service and Appearance Care 5-55 Wheel Replacement If you need to replace any of your Notice: The wrong wheel can wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, also cause problems with bearing Replace any wheel that is bent, or Tire Pressure Monitor System life, brake cooling, speedometer cracked, or badly rusted or corroded.
Page 324: Tire Chains
5-56 Service and Appearance Care Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid It is unusual for a tire to blowout and may require the same correction CAUTION while you are driving, especially if you would use in a skid.
Page 325: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Service and Appearance Care 5-57 If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire Tire Sealant and CAUTION (Continued) and wheel damage by driving slowly Compressor Kit to a level place and stopping. tire. If it is used for anything else, 1.
Page 326 5-58 Service and Appearance Care The tire sealant and compressor CAUTION CAUTION can be used to temporarily seal punctures up to ⁄ inch (6 mm) in the Over-inﬂating a tire could cause Storing the tire sealant and tread area of the tire. It can also be the tire to rupture and you or compressor kit or other equipment used to inﬂate an under inﬂated tire.
Page 327 Service and Appearance Care 5-59 This vehicle may have one of the following tire sealant and compressor kits. The kit includes:...
Page 328 5-60 Service and Appearance Care...
Page 329: Tire Sealant
Service and Appearance Care 5-61 A. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or Tire Sealant Air Only) Read and follow the safe handling B. On/Off Button instructions on the label adhered to the sealant canister. C. Pressure Gage D. Pressure Deﬂation Button Check the tire sealant expiration (If equipped) date on the sealant canister.
Page 330 5-62 Service and Appearance Care Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inﬂate a Punctured Tire Follow the directions closely for correct sealant usage.
Page 331 Service and Appearance Care 5-63...
Page 332 5-64 Service and Appearance Care When using the tire sealant and 4. Remove the valve stem cap from 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle compressor kit during cold the ﬂat tire by turning it must be running while using temperatures, warm the kit in a counterclockwise.
Page 333 Service and Appearance Care 5-65 10. Inﬂate the tire to the 11. Press the on/off button (B) to recommended inﬂation pressure turn the tire sealant and using the pressure gage (C). compressor kit off. The recommended inﬂation The tire is not sealed and will pressure can be found on the continue to leak air until the Tire and Loading Information...
Page 334 5-66 Service and Appearance Care 19. Stop at a safe location and 20. Wipe off any sealant from the check the tire pressure. wheel, tire, and vehicle. Refer to Steps 1 through 11 21. Dispose of the used sealant under “Using the Tire Sealant canister (E) and sealant/air and Compressor Kit without hose (F) assembly at a...
Page 335 Service and Appearance Care 5-67 Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inﬂate a Tire (Not Punctured) To use the air compressor to inﬂate a tire with air only and not sealant:...
Page 336 5-68 Service and Appearance Care...
Page 337 Service and Appearance Care 5-69 Always do a safety check ﬁrst. See If the vehicle has an accessory The pressure gage (C) may If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5-56. power outlet, do not use the read higher than the actual tire cigarette lighter.
Page 338: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit Storage
5-70 Service and Appearance Care 13. Disconnect the air only hose (G) Removal and Installation of from the tire valve stem, by the Sealant Canister turning it counterclockwise, and To remove the sealant canister: replace the tire valve stem cap. 1.
Page 339: Changing A Flat Tire
Service and Appearance Care 5-71 Changing a Flat Tire When the vehicle has a ﬂat tire (B), CAUTION (Continued) use the following example as a If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire guide to assist you in the placement and wheel damage by driving slowly of wheel blocks (A).
Page 340: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
5-72 Service and Appearance Care Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The tools needed to remove the spare tire are located in the storage compartment on the driver side, at the rear of the vehicle. 1. Open the jack storage compartment by pulling on the latch tab, located toward the rear of the vehicle, and pulling the...
Page 341 Service and Appearance Care 5-73 2. Flip the carpet cutout that is located through the hole of the storage compartment. 3. Attach the lug wrench into the hoist shaft. 4. Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue turning the wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle.
Page 342: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
5-74 Service and Appearance Care Do the following to check the cable: Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is visible. Spare Tire 2. If it is not visible, see Secondary 1.
Page 343 Service and Appearance Care 5-75 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. 4.
Page 344 5-76 Service and Appearance Care 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 changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 345 Service and Appearance Care 5-77 10. Remove any rust or dirt from CAUTION the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. Incorrect or improperly tightened 11. Place the spare tire on the wheel nuts can cause the wheel wheel mounting surface. to come loose and even come off.
Page 346: Secondary Latch System
5-78 Service and Appearance Care Secondary Latch System To release the spare tire from the secondary latch: This vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly that has CAUTION a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the compact spare Someone standing too close tire from suddenly falling off the during the procedure could be...
Page 347 Service and Appearance Care 5-79 5. Turn the lug wrench clockwise to 9. Tilt the retainer and slip it raise the jack until it lifts the through the wheel opening secondary latch spring. when the spare tire has been completely lowered. 6.
Page 348: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
5-80 Service and Appearance Care Storing a Flat or Spare 3. Slide the cable retainer through CAUTION the center of the wheel and start Tire and Tools to raise the compact spare tire. Storing a jack, a tire, or other Storing the Spare Tire Make sure the retainer is fully equipment in the passenger...
Page 349 Service and Appearance Care 5-81 3. Put the ﬂat tire in the rear storage area with the valve stem pointing toward the rear of the vehicle. 6. Make sure the tire is stored 5. Hook the cable onto the outside securely.
Page 350 5-82 Service and Appearance Care Storing the Tools 3. Reinstall the wing bolt (B) by turning clockwise. 4. To replace the cover, line up the tab at the front of the cover with the notch in the cover opening. Push the cover in place and make sure that the rear clips are in the slots and push the cover closed.
Page 351: Compact Spare Tire
Service and Appearance Care 5-83 Compact Spare Tire Notice: When the compact spare Appearance Care is installed, do not take the vehicle The compact spare tire, if the through an automatic car wash Interior Cleaning vehicle has one, was fully inﬂated with guide rails.
Page 352 5-84 Service and Appearance Care When cleaning the vehicle’s interior, Many cleaners contain solvents that Do not clean the vehicle using: only use cleaners speciﬁcally may become concentrated in the • A knife or any other sharp object designed for the surfaces being vehicle’s breathing space.
Page 353: Fabric/Carpet
Service and Appearance Care 5-85 Fabric/Carpet 3. Start on the outside edge of the Leather soil and gently rub toward the Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft A soft cloth dampened with water center. Continue cleaning, using brush attachment frequently to can be used to remove dust.
Page 354: Instrument Panel, Vinyl, And Other Plastic Surfaces
5-86 Service and Appearance Care Instrument Panel, Vinyl, the windshield and even make it Washing Your Vehicle difficult to see through the and Other Plastic The best way to preserve the windshield under certain conditions. Surfaces vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it clean by washing it often.
Page 355: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Service and Appearance Care 5-87 Rinse the vehicle well, before Finish Care Foreign materials such as calcium washing and after to remove all chloride and other salts, ice melting Occasional waxing or mild polishing cleaning agents completely. If they agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, of the vehicle by hand may be are allowed to dry on the surface, bird droppings, chemicals from...
Page 356: Windshield, Backglass, And Wiper Blades
5-88 Service and Appearance Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Windshield, Backglass, Aluminum or Parts Chrome-Plated Wheels and Wiper Blades Bright metal parts should be cleaned and Trim Clean the outside of the windshield regularly to keep their luster. and backglass with glass cleaner. The vehicle may have either Washing with water is all that is aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Page 357: Tires
Service and Appearance Care 5-89 Notice: Using strong soaps, Notice: Using chrome polish on Tires chemicals, abrasive polishes, aluminum wheels could damage To clean the tires, use a stiff brush cleaners, brushes, or cleaners the wheels. The repairs would not with tire cleaner.
Page 358: Finish Damage
5-90 Service and Appearance Care Finish Damage Dirt packed in close areas of the Vehicle Identiﬁcation frame should be loosened before Any stone chips, fractures or deep being ﬂushed. Your dealer/retailer or Vehicle Identiﬁcation scratches in the ﬁnish should an underbody car washing system Number (VIN) be repaired right away.
Page 359: Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
Service and Appearance Care 5-91 Electrical System Add-On Electrical Engine Identiﬁcation Equipment The eighth character in the VIN is High Voltage Devices and the engine code. This code Notice: Do not add anything helps identify the vehicle’s engine, Wiring electrical to the vehicle unless speciﬁcations, and replacement you check with your dealer/ parts.
Page 360: Windshield Wiper Fuses
5-92 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Wiper Fuses Fuses and Circuit Instrument Panel Fuse Breakers Block The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a The wiring circuits in your vehicle are The instrument panel fuse block is fuse.
Page 361 Service and Appearance Care 5-93 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage AIRBAG Airbag IADV/ Inadvertent PWR/LED Power LED Ampliﬁer INFOTMNT Infotainment BCK/UP/ Back-up STOP Lamp/Stoplamp Driver Side Turn LT/TRN/SIG Signal Body Control Module Memory Seat Module CNSTR/ Canister Vent VENT Power Mode MODE CTSY Courtesy...
Page 362: Underhood Fuse Block
5-94 Service and Appearance Care Underhood Fuse Block Relays Usage L/GATE Liftgate Relay The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment, on Power Lock Relay the passenger side of the vehicle. REAR/WSW Rear Window Washer Relay UNLCK Power Unlock Relay Daytime Running DRL2 Lamps 2 Relay...
Page 363 Service and Appearance Care 5-95 Fuses Usage BATT 2 Battery 2 BATT 3 Battery 3 Engine Control Module Engine Control ECM 1 Module 1 EMISSION 1 Emission 1 EMISSION 2 Emission 2 EVEN Even Injector Coils COILS FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 FOG LAMP Fog Lamps...
Page 364 5-96 Service and Appearance Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage LT HI Left High-Beam Rear Climate STRTR Starter RR HVAC BEAM Headlamp Control System Transmission LT LO Left Low-Beam RT HI Right High-Beam Control Module BEAM Headlamp BEAM Headlamp TRANS Transmission LT PRK...
Page 365 Service and Appearance Care 5-97 Relays Usage Relays Usage Trailer Left Air Conditioning LT TRLR CMPRSR Stoplamp and Turn Compressor Clutch STOP/TRN CLTCH Signal Lamp AUX VAC Auxiliary PRK LAMP Park Lamp PUMP Vacuum Pump PWR/TRN Powertrain CRNK Switched Power Rear Window RR DEFOG FAN 1...
Page 366: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
5-98 Service and Appearance Care 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 367: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts ..6-14 Schedule Schedule Engine Drive Belt Routing ......6-15 Introduction Maintenance Record ..6-16 Important: Keep engine oil at Maintenance Schedule the proper level and change as Introduction ......6-1 recommended. Maintenance Requirements ....6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ......6-2 Using the Maintenance...
Page 368: Maintenance Requirements
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance environment, and to keep the This schedule is for vehicles that: vehicle in good condition, be sure to Requirements • carry passengers and cargo maintain the vehicle properly. within recommended limits on the Notice: Maintenance intervals, Tire and Loading Information Using the Maintenance checks, inspections, replacement label.
Page 369: Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule To purchase service information, Scheduled Maintenance CAUTION see Service Publications Ordering When the CHANGE ENGINE Information on page 7-13. OIL SOON message displays, Performing maintenance work on Owner Checks and Services on service is required for the vehicle. a vehicle can be dangerous.
Page 370 Maintenance Schedule When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Maintenance II thereafter. However, Maintenance II — Use SOON message appears, certain in some cases, Maintenance II Maintenance II if the previous services, checks, and inspections may be required more often. service performed was are required.
Page 371 Maintenance Schedule Scheduled Maintenance (cont’d) Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services” in • • this section. • Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote (b). • Inspect engine cooling system. See footnote (c). •...
Page 372: Additional Required Services
Maintenance Schedule 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)
Page 373: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000) (200 000) (240 000) Engine cooling system service (or every ﬁve years, whichever occurs • ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i).
Page 374 Maintenance Schedule If you see anything that might keep (h) Change automatic transmission high effort or excessive wear. Do not a safety belt system from doing ﬂuid if the vehicle is mainly lubricate accelerator or cruise control its job, have it repaired. Have any driven under one or more of these cables.
Page 375: Owner Checks And Services
Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and proper level can cause damage to At Least Once a Month the engine not covered by the Services Tire Inﬂation Check vehicle warranty. These owner checks and services Inspect the vehicle’s tires and Check the engine oil level and add should be performed at the intervals make sure they are inﬂated to the the proper oil if necessary.
Page 376: At Least Once A Year
6-10 Maintenance Schedule At Least Once a Year Automatic Transmission Shift 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON/RUN, but do not Lock Control System Check Starter Switch Check start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the CAUTION shift lever out of P (Park) with CAUTION...
Page 377 Maintenance Schedule 6-11 Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Parking Brake and Automatic Underbody Flushing Service Transmission P (Park) vehicle facing downhill. Keeping At least every spring, use plain your foot on the regular brake, set Mechanism Check water to ﬂush any corrosive the parking brake.
Page 378: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
6-12 Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines starburst Engine Oil symbol.
Page 379 Maintenance Schedule 6-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Carrier Assembly — Differential (Rear SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Drive Module) and Transfer Case Canada 89021678) meeting GM Speciﬁcation 9986115. (Power Transfer Unit) Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Release Pawl...
Page 380: Maintenance Replacement Parts
6-14 Maintenance Schedule 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 A3083C Engine Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12611882 41-107 Wiper Blades...
Page 381: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Maintenance Schedule 6-15 Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.6L V6 Engine...
Page 382: Maintenance Record
6-16 Maintenance Schedule 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 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 383 Maintenance Schedule 6-17 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 384 6-18 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 385: Customer Assistance Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are Reporting Safety Defects important to your dealer and to Customer Assistance to General Motors ...7-13 Buick. Normally, any concerns with Service Publications and Information the sales transaction or the operation Ordering Information ..7-13 Customer Satisfaction of your vehicle will be resolved by ......7-1...
Page 386: Customer Assistance And Information
Customer Assistance Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Buick, please case will generally be heard within member of dealership management, remember that your concern 40 days. If you do not agree with the it appears your concern cannot will likely be resolved at a dealer’s...
Page 387: Online Owner Center
Your inquiry records involving factory-related vehicle should be accompanied by your • Find Buick dealers for service service claims. The program Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). nationwide provides for the review of the facts Mediation/Arbitration Program •...
Page 388: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
However, if a customer wishes driveway proﬁle. My GM Canada to write or e-mail Buick, the letter • (Canada) — www.gm.ca My Preferences: Manage your should be addressed to: proﬁle and use tools and forms...
Page 389: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Customer Assistance Information GM Mobility Canada — Customer Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Assistance Reimbursement Program Countries (Except Puerto General Motors of Canada Limited Rico and U.S. Virgin Customer Communication Centre, Islands) — Customer CA1-163-005 Assistance 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 General Motors de Mexico, S.
Page 390: Roadside Assistance Program
When calling Roadside Assistance, the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Road or Highway: Tow to the have the following information ready: Buick and General Motors of nearest Buick dealer for warranty Canada Limited reserve the right to • Your name, home address, and...
Page 391 Customer Assistance Information the most scenic route. There is a • Services Not Included in Flat Tire Change: Service is six request limit per year. provided to change a ﬂat tire Roadside Assistance Additional travel information is with the spare tire. The spare tire, •...
Page 392: Scheduling Service Appointments
Customer Assistance Information any cost for parts and labor for If the dealer/retailer requests you to with each new vehicle provides repairs not covered by the bring the vehicle for service, you detailed warranty coverage warranty are the owner are urged to do so as early in information.
Page 393: Collision Damage Repair
Customer Assistance Information Public Transportation or Fuel Rental reimbursement will be limited General Motors reserves the right to Reimbursement and must be supported by original unilaterally modify, change or receipts. This requires that you sign discontinue Courtesy Transportation If your vehicle requires overnight and complete a rental agreement at any time and to resolve all warranty repairs, and public...
Page 394 7-10 Customer Assistance Information to ensure that your vehicle’s vehicle. As a result, these parts may are signiﬁcant differences in the designed appearance, durability, ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature quality of coverage afforded and safety are preserved. The use durability/corrosion problems, and by various insurance policy terms.
Page 395 Customer Assistance Information 7-11 company and policy number, and If a Crash Occurs • If you need roadside assistance, a general description of the call GM Roadside Assistance. Here is what to do if you are damage to the other vehicle. See Roadside Assistance involved in a crash.
Page 396: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government
7-12 Customer Assistance Information • Insurance pays the bill for the Reporting Safety Once you have an estimate, read repair, but you must live with the it carefully and make sure you Defects repair. Depending on your understand what work will be policy limits, your insurance performed on your vehicle.
Page 397: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: assist in the diagnosis and service Washington D.C., 20590 of your vehicle. Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 You can also obtain other Owner Information Detroit, MI 48232-5136 information about motor vehicle Owner publications are written safety from safercar.gov.
Page 398: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
7-14 Customer Assistance Information Current and Past Model Order Or you can write to: Vehicle Data Forms Helm, Incorporated Recording and P.O. Box 07130 Technical Service Bulletins and Privacy Detroit, MI 48207 Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. Prices are subject to change without Your GM vehicle has a number of To request an order form, specify...
Page 399: Event Data Recorders
Customer Assistance Information 7-15 Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better GM will not access this data or understanding of the circumstances share it with others except: with the This vehicle has an Event in which crashes and injuries occur. consent of the vehicle owner or, Data Recorder (EDR).
Page 400: Navigation System
7-16 Customer Assistance Information Navigation System Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID) If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the system RFID technology is used in some may result in the storage of vehicles for functions such as destinations, addresses, telephone tire pressure monitoring and ignition numbers, and other trip information.
Page 401 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Appearance Care (cont.) What Makes an Airbag Instrument Panel, Vinyl, Accessories and Inﬂate? ......1-50 and Other Plastic Modiﬁcations ...... 5-3 What Will You See After an Surfaces ...... 5-86 Accessory Power Outlets ..3-18 Airbag Inﬂates? ..... 1-51 Interior Cleaning ....
Page 402 INDEX Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ..1-31 Battery ....... 5-27 Calibration ......3-46 Infants and Young Electric Power California Fuel ....... 5-5 Children ....... 1-28 Management ....3-16 California Perchlorate Lower Anchors and Tethers Run-Down Protection ..3-17 Materials Requirements ..5-4 for Children ....
Page 403 INDEX Cleaning (cont.) Coolant Customer Assistance Information Underbody Maintenance ..5-90 Engine ......5-17 (cont.) Washing Your Vehicle ..5-86 Engine Temperature Gage ... 3-35 Reporting Safety Defects to Weatherstrips ....5-86 Engine Temperature the Canadian Windshield, Backglass, and Warning Light ....3-35 Government ....
Page 404 INDEX Doing Your Own Driving (cont.) Electronic Immobilizer Service Work ..... 5-4 Rocking Your Vehicle to Operation ® Dome Lamp Override ... 3-15 Get it Out ....4-16 PASS-Key III+ ....2-18 Dome Lamps ....... 3-15 Winter ......4-13 Engine Door Driving for Better Fuel Air Cleaner/Filter ....
Page 405 INDEX Fuel (cont.) Gage ......3-40 Filter Hazard Warning Flashers ..3-5 Gasoline Octane ....5-5 Engine Air Cleaner .... 5-14 Head Restraints ..... 1-2 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ..5-5 Finish Damage ....5-90 Headlamp Fuses Flashers, Hazard Warning ..3-5 Aiming ......
Page 406 INDEX Hood Light (cont.) Checking Things Under ..5-9 Passenger Airbag Status Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..5-37 Release ......5-9 Indicator ....... 3-31 Lamp Horn ........3-5 Safety Belt Reminders ..3-30 Malfunction Indicator ..3-36 How to Wear Safety Belts Security ......
Page 407 INDEX Lower Anchors and Tethers Maintenance Schedule (cont.) for Children ...... 1-34 Using ....... 6-2 Odometer ......3-30 Luggage Carrier ....2-51 Your Vehicle and the Off-Road Recovery ....4-9 Lumbar Environment ....6-2 Manual Controls ....1-3 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ..3-36 Engine ......
Page 408 INDEX Power (cont.) Radios (cont.) Lumbar Controls ....1-4 Setting the Clock ....3-65 Paint, Damage ..... 5-90 Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Theft-Deterrent ....3-113 Parade Dimming ....3-16 Current ......3-18 Reading Lamps ....3-16 Park Retained Accessory ... 2-22 Rear Air Conditioning and Shifting Into .....
Page 409 INDEX Remote Vehicle Start ..... 2-5 Secondary Latch System ..5-78 Removing the Flat Tire and Securing a Child Restraint Safety Belt Reminders ..3-30 Installing the Spare Tire ..5-74 Rear Seat Position .... 1-40 Safety Belts Removing the Spare Tire and Right Front Seat Care of ......
Page 410 i-10 INDEX Signals, Turn and Storage Areas (cont.) Theft-Deterrent Systems ..2-16 Lane-Change ..... 3-7 Cupholders ...... 2-49 Content Theft-Deterrent ..2-16 ® Spare Tire Glove Box ....... 2-49 PASS-Key III+ Electronic Compact ......5-83 Instrument Panel Immobilizer ....2-18 ®...
Page 411 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont.) Towing Pressure Monitor Recreational Vehicle ..4-21 Vehicle Operation ..... 5-45 Towing a Trailer ....4-24 Control ......4-3 Pressure Monitor System ... 5-44 Your Vehicle ..... 4-21 Loading ......4-16 Removing the Flat Tire ..5-74 Traction Running While Parked ..
Page 412 i-12 INDEX Windshield (cont.) Washer Fluid ....5-23 Warning Lights, Gages, and Wiper Blade Indicators ......3-28 Replacement ....5-36 Warnings Wiper Fuses ....5-92 DIC Warnings and Wipers ......3-8 Messages ....3-48 Windshield, Rear Washer/ Hazard Warning Flashers ..3-5 Wiper .......

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