Page 1 2012 Buick Regal Owner Manual M In Brief ......1-1 Seats and Restraints ..3-1 Lighting .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2012 Buick Regal Owner Manual M Driving and Operating ..9-1 Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 Driving Information .
Page 3 For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the substitute the name “General Helm, Incorporated BUICK Emblem, and REGAL are Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick P.O.
Page 4: Index
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other back of the manual.
Page 5: Onstar
Introduction " Vehicle Symbol Chart : Charging System : LATCH System Child Restraints Here are some additional symbols : Cruise Control that may be found on the vehicle : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Engine Coolant Temperature and what they mean. For more : Oil Pressure information on the symbol, refer to : Exterior Lamps...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Vehicle Features Performance and Maintenance Radio(s) ..... 1-16 Traction Control Satellite Radio ....1-17 System (TCS) .
Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 9: Information
In Brief A. Exterior Lamp Controls on G. Driver Information Center N. Power Door Locks on page 6 1. Display. See Driver Information page 2 10. Center (DIC) on page 5 25. Fog Lamps on page 6 4. Hazard Warning Flashers on H.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5 2. Information U. Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9 15 or Ignition This section provides a brief Positions (Keyless Access) on overview about some of the page 9 17. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 11 In Brief Door Locks When the engine starts, the parking : Press and release one time to lamps will turn on and remain on as locate the vehicle. Press and hold To lock or unlock the door, use the long as the engine is running. The for at least two seconds to sound Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) doors will be locked and the climate...
Page 12: Trunk Release
In Brief Trunk Release Windows Power Door Locks To open the trunk, press on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or press the touch pad (A) under the vehicle emblem. The power window switches are : Press to unlock the doors. located on the driver door.
Page 13 In Brief Seat Adjustment To adjust the seat position: Power Seats 1. Pull the handle (C) under the Manual Seats front of the seat cushion. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle (C). 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place.
Page 14: Heated Seats
In Brief Raise or lower the entire seat by Heated Seats Head Restraint moving the control (A) up Adjustment or down. Do not drive until the head restraints See Power Seat Adjustment on for all occupants are installed and page 3 5 for more information. adjusted properly.
Page 15: Mirror Adjustment
In Brief Safety Belts Passenger Sensing Mirror Adjustment System Exterior Mirrors The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger Refer to the following sections for sensing system.
Page 16 1-10 In Brief Steering Wheel Interior Lighting Interior Mirror Adjustment The vehicle has an automatic Dome Lamps dimming inside rearview mirror. The interior lamps control located in Automatic dimming reduces the the overhead console controls both glare from the headlamps of the the front and rear interior lamps.
Page 17 In Brief 1-11 Exterior Lighting : Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights : Turns on the headlamps The front reading lamps are located together with the following: in the overhead console. Sidemarker Lamps This control is located on the Taillamps...
Page 18 1-12 In Brief Windshield Wiper/Washer Windshield Washer Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 3. : Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less The windshield wiper lever is on the frequent wipes.
Page 19: Climate Controls
In Brief 1-13 Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. Climate Control System A. Air Conditioning E. Defrost B. Temperature Control Recirculation C. Air Delivery Modes G. Rear Defogger D. Fan Control...
Page 20 1-14 In Brief Dual Automatic Climate Control System for Non eAssist Vehicles A. Air Conditioning Defrost B. Driver and Passenger G. Recirculation Temperature Controls H. Fan Controls C. Heated Seats AUTO (Automatic Operation) D. Air Delivery Modes Rear Defogger E. Climate Display...
Page 21 In Brief 1-15 Transmission Automatic Transmission Dual Automatic Climate Control System for eAssist Vehicles A. Eco/Comfort Air Conditioning G. Recirculation B. Driver and Passenger H. Fan Controls Temperature Controls P: Park AUTO (Automatic Operation) C. Heated Seats R: Reverse Rear Defogger D.
Page 22: Vehicle Features
1-16 In Brief Vehicle Features Manual Mode Storing a Favorite Station Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows Stations from all bands can be Radio(s) you to shift an automatic stored in the favorite lists in any transmission similar to a manual order.
Page 23: Portable Audio Devices
In Brief 1-17 4. Press the Multifunction knob to 2. Press + or to decrease or programming and commercial-free select the next value. increase the Hours and Minutes music, coast to coast, and in displayed on the clock. digital-quality sound. A fee is 5.
Page 24 1-18 In Brief ® Bluetooth Steering Wheel Controls : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again The Bluetooth system allows users to turn the sound on. For vehicles with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, to make and receive hands-free press to reject an incoming call, calls using the vehicle audio system...
Page 25: Cruise Control
In Brief 1-19 Cruise Control Driver Information SET/ : Move the thumbwheel down toward SET/- to set a speed Center (DIC) and activate cruise control, or to make the vehicle decelerate. The DIC display is located in the center of the instrument panel See Cruise Control on page 9 42.
Page 26: Vehicle Personalization
1-20 In Brief Collision/Detection Systems Power Outlets also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on Language The accessory power outlet can be the DIC. Lighting used to plug in electrical equipment, For more information, see Driver such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Page 27: Eassist Features
In Brief 1-21 Sunroof eAssist Features To express open or close the sunroof with the safety function enabled, press the open or close ® eAssist Overview sunroof switch (A) to the second detent position and release. To stop If the vehicle has eAssist, there are the movement, press the switch several additional features which again.
Page 28: High Voltage Safety
1-22 In Brief High Voltage Safety This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature, which may be useful Information when the vehicle is stopped on a grade. See Hill Start Assist (HSA) eAssist vehicles have a standard on page 9 37. 12-volt battery and a high voltage battery.
Page 29: Regenerative Braking
In Brief 1-23 Driver Efficiency Gauge Automatic Engine AUTO STOP on the tachometer signifies that the engine is in auto Start/Stop Feature stop mode. See Tachometer on page 5 11 for more information. Vehicles with eAssist have an A chime will sound when the driver automatic engine start/stop feature.
Page 30: Maintenance
1-24 In Brief ® Battery Performance and StabiliTrak System Maintenance This vehicle has a standard 12 volt The StabiliTrak system assists with battery. Refer to the replacement directional control of the vehicle in number on the original battery label difficult driving conditions. The Traction Control when a new standard 12 volt battery system turns on automatically every...
Page 31 In Brief 1-25 Tire Pressure Monitor Tire Sealant and During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear Compressor Kit This vehicle may have a Tire when the vehicle is first started and Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). then turn off. This may be an early This vehicle may come with a spare indicator that the tire pressures are tire and tire changing equipment or...
Page 32: Driving For Better Fuel
1-26 In Brief When road and weather Engine Oil Life System Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) conditions are appropriate, use The engine oil life system calculates Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge cruise control. engine oil life based on vehicle use and a yellow fuel cap can use either Always follow posted speed and displays the CHANGE ENGINE...
Page 33: Onstar Overview
In Brief 1-27 ® OnStar As the owner of a new Buick, you Online Owner Center are automatically enrolled in the (U.S. and Canada) If equipped, this vehicle has a Roadside Assistance program. The Online Owner Center is a comprehensive, in-vehicle system...
Page 34 1-28 In Brief NOTES...
Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Doors Interior Mirrors Trunk ......2-11 Automatic Dimming Rearview Windows Mirror .
Page 36: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks WARNING Keys Leaving children in a vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous for many WARNING reasons; children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Leaving children in a vehicle with They could operate the power the ignition key is dangerous for windows or other controls or even...
Page 37: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors, and Windows Check the transmitter's battery. If locked out of the vehicle, see See “Battery Replacement” later Roadside Assistance Program in this section. (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 7 or Roadside Assistance Program If the transmitter is still not (Mexico) on page 13 9.
Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows (Lock): Press to lock all doors. Press and hold for at least two seconds to sound the panic The turn signal indicators may flash alarm. The horn sounds and the and/or the horn may sound to turn signals flash until is pressed indicate locking.
Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking Lock Sensor Keyless Trunk Opening With the RKE transmitter within Lift up on the touch pad located 1 m (3 ft), approach the front door above the license plate to open the and pull the handle to unlock and trunk if the RKE transmitter is within open the door.
Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming with a Recognized cupholder. The cupholder liner to complete. The vehicle must be off Transmitter (Keyless Access will need to be pulled out to and all of the transmitters you wish Vehicles Only) access the transmitter pocket. to program must be with you.
Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows The DIC display should Starting the Vehicle with a Low Battery Replacement now show READY FOR Transmitter Battery Replace the battery if the REPLACE REMOTE # 1. BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY If the transmitter battery is weak, the 4.
Page 42 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Vehicle Start to have the vehicle in view. Check The engine will continue to run for local regulations for any 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a The vehicle may have this feature requirements. 10-minute time extension. Remote that allows you to start the engine start can be extended only once.
Page 43 Keys, Doors, and Windows The oil pressure is low. Canceling a Remote Start WARNING (Continued) Two remote vehicle starts, or a To cancel a remote start, do one of single remote start with an the following: Young children who get into extension, have already unlocked vehicles may be Aim the RKE transmitter at the...
Page 44: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks From inside the vehicle with the Power Safety Locks doors locked, pull once on the door handle to unlock it, and a second time to open it. Manually locking the driver door also automatically locks all other doors.
Page 45: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Doors Trunk Release WARNING (Continued) Trunk Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and WARNING set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “Climate Exhaust gases can enter the Control Systems”...
Page 46: Vehicle Security
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security Remote Trunk Release To open the trunk, press on the This vehicle has theft-deterrent Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) features; however, they do not make transmitter. it impossible to steal. Emergency Trunk Release Anti-theft Alarm System Handle This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm Notice: Do not use the...
Page 47: Immobilizer
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Immobilizer Disarming the System the system. Only the correct key starts the vehicle. The vehicle may To disarm the system, do one of the See Radio Frequency Statement on not start if the key is damaged. following: page 13 20 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal...
Page 48: (Keyless Access)
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the engine still does not start with If the engine does not start and the the other key, the vehicle needs security light stays on, there is a service. If the vehicle does start, problem with the system.
Page 49: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Manual Foldaway Mirrors Convex Mirrors The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. These mirrors can be folded WARNING inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car A convex mirror can make things, wash.
Page 50: Interior Mirrors
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Interior Mirrors Windows Automatic Dimming WARNING Rearview Mirror Leaving children, helpless adults, The vehicle has an automatic or pets in a vehicle with the dimming inside rearview mirror. windows closed is dangerous. Automatic dimming reduces the They can be overcome by the glare from the headlamps of the extreme heat and suffer...
Page 51: Power Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Power Windows The switches work when the Rear Window Lockout with ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ Power Safety Locks ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 24. Express Window Operation Windows with an express-up or down feature allow the front...
Page 52: Sun Visors
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows restore power to the rear windows, 3. Pull the power window switch up Press to activate the rear window press the button again. The light on until the window is fully closed. lockout switch. An LED comes on the button goes out.
Page 53: Roof
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Roof To open or close the sunroof, press Initializing the switch (A) to the first detent After a power failure, the sunroof position. Sunroof operation may be limited. Have the To express open or close the system initialized by a dealer sunroof with the safety function technician.
Page 54 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Sunshade Safety Function The sunshade is manually operated. If the sunroof has any resistance Close or open the sunshade by during automatic closing, it will sliding. When the sunroof is immediately stop and reverse. opened, the sunshade is To override the safety function, always open.
Page 55 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety System Check ..3-20 Child Restraints Safety Belt Care ... . . 3-20 Older Children ....3-34 Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Infants and Young...
Page 56: Seats And
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seat The vehicle's front and rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash.
Page 57 Seats and Restraints Rear Seat Pull the head restraint up to raise it. If you are installing a child restraint To lower the head restraint, press in the rear seat, see “Securing a the release button, located on the Child Restraint Designed for the head restraint post on the top of the LATCH System”...
Page 58: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustment WARNING Seat Adjustment You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a Seat Position manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Page 59: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment To adjust a power seat: Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down.
Page 60: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) WARNING WARNING For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the If either seatback is not locked, it Sitting in a reclined position when seatback upright. Then sit well could move forward in a sudden the vehicle is in motion can be back in the seat and wear the...
Page 61: Heated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats To recline the seatback: Power Reclining Seatbacks 1. Lift the lever. WARNING 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then If you cannot feel temperature release the lever to lock the change or pain to the skin, the seatback in place.
Page 62 Seats and Restraints Remote Start Heated Seats Press to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and When it is cold outside, the seatback. Indicator lights on the heated seats can be turned on button or on the climate control automatically during a remote display show the current setting.
Page 63: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats To fold the seatback down: Folding the Seatback Either side of the seatback can be folded down for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts.
Page 64: Safety Belts
3-10 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Raising the Seatback To raise a seatback: 1. Lift the seatback up and push it This section of the manual WARNING rearward to lock it in place. describes how to use safety belts Make sure the safety belt is in properly.
Page 65 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing WARNING (Continued) safety belts makes such good sense. It is extremely dangerous to ride Questions and Answers About in a cargo area, inside or outside Safety Belts of a vehicle.
Page 66: How To Wear Safety Belts
3-12 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the Also, in nearly all states and in shoulder and across the chest. all Canadian provinces, the law These parts of the body are best requires wearing safety belts. able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 67: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Lap-Shoulder Belt The lap-shoulder belt may lock if Pull up on the latch plate to you pull the belt across you very make sure it is secure. If the belt All seating positions in the vehicle quickly.
Page 68: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
3-14 Seats and Restraints Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-15 After the adjuster is set to the Pretensioners work only once. If the Adjustable Safety Belt Comfort desired position, try to move it down pretensioners activate in a crash, Guide without pushing the release button they will need to be replaced. Other to make sure it has locked into parts of the vehicle's safety belt position.
Page 70 3-16 Seats and Restraints To install the adjustable safety belt comfort guide to the seatback and the safety belt: 2. Attach the adjustable comfort 3. Place the guide over the belt, guide to the anchor loop by and insert the two edges of the threading the hook through belt into the slots of the guide.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-17 6. Adjust the guide so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper comfort guide adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.
Page 72 3-18 Seats and Restraints Sewn in Safety Belt Comfort To install a comfort guide to the Guide safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seat. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat.
Page 73: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3-19 4. Buckle, position, and release the WARNING safety belt as described previously in this section. Make A safety belt that is not properly sure the shoulder portion of the worn may not provide the belt is on the shoulder and not protection needed in a crash.
Page 74: Safety Belt Extender
3-20 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Extender Replacing Safety Belt from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed System Parts after a If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten safety belts may not protect you in a Crash around you, you should use it.
Page 75: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-21 Airbag System See your dealer to have the safety The vehicle may have the following belt assemblies inspected or airbags: The vehicle has the following replaced. Seat-mounted side impact airbags: New parts and repairs may be airbags for the second row A frontal airbag for the driver.
Page 76 3-22 Seats and Restraints the risk of injury from the force of an WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job. vehicle should wear a safety belt Occupants should not lean on or Here are the most important things properly, whether or not there is sleep against the door or side...
Page 77: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-23 Where Are the Airbags? WARNING (Continued) vehicle. To read how, see Older Children on page 3 34 or Infants and Young Children on page 3 36. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The driver and front outboard The driver frontal airbag is in the There is an airbag readiness light passenger seat-mounted side...
Page 78: When Should An Airbag
3-24 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag WARNING (Continued) Inflate? or even death. The path of an Frontal airbags are designed to inflating airbag must be kept inflate in moderate to severe frontal clear. Do not put anything or near frontal crashes to help between an occupant and an reduce the potential for severe airbag, and do not attach or put...
Page 79: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-25 Frontal airbags may inflate at The vehicle has seat-mounted side inflate when either side of the different crash speeds depending on impact airbags and roof-rail airbags. vehicle is struck or if the sensing whether the vehicle hits an object See Airbag System on page 3 21.
Page 80: How Does An Airbag
3-26 Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag What Will You See after WARNING Restrain? an Airbag Inflates? When an airbag inflates, there In moderate to severe frontal or After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air. This dust near frontal collisions, even belted seat-mounted side impact airbags could cause breathing problems...
Page 81: Passenger Sensing
Seats and Restraints 3-27 the hazard warning flashers by Additional windshield breakage may an airbag system will not work using the controls for those also occur from the front outboard properly. See your dealer for features. passenger airbag. service. Airbags are designed to inflate Passenger Sensing WARNING only once.
Page 82 3-28 Seats and Restraints When the system check is We recommend that children be WARNING (Continued) complete, either the word ON or the secured in a rear seat, including: an word OFF will be visible. See infant or a child riding in a passenger frontal airbag inflates Passenger Airbag Status Indicator rear-facing child restraint;...
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-29 The passenger sensing system is When the passenger sensing airbag, depending upon the designed to turn off the front system has turned off the front person's seating posture and outboard passenger frontal airbag if: outboard passenger frontal airbag, body build.
Page 84 3-30 Seats and Restraints If the On Indicator Is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an restraint and restarting the Child Restraint Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, If a child restraint has been installed turn the vehicle off.
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-31 2. Remove any additional material Additional Factors Affecting operates. We recommend that you from the seat, such as blankets, not use seat covers or other System Operation cushions, seat covers, seat aftermarket equipment except when Safety belts help keep the heaters, or seat massagers.
Page 86: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
3-32 Seats and Restraints Servicing the Your dealer and the service manual WARNING (Continued) have information about the location Airbag-Equipped Vehicle of the airbag sensors, sensing and They are probably part of the diagnostic module, and airbag Airbags affect how the vehicle airbag system.
Page 87: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-33 turning off the passenger airbag(s). Notice: If an airbag covering is WARNING (Continued) See Passenger Sensing System on damaged, opened, or broken, the page 3 27. airbag may not work properly. Do systems are working properly not open or break the airbag If your vehicle needs to be modified after a crash, have them...
Page 88: Child Restraints
3-34 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints When this occurs, the high voltage The manufacturer's instructions that battery is disconnected and the come with the booster seat state the vehicle is not charging the 12 volt weight and height limitations for that Older Children battery or the electrical system.
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Can proper safety belt fit be Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort WARNING maintained for the length of the Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on trip? If yes, continue. If no, page 3 13. Never do this. return to the booster seat.
Page 90: Infants And Young
3-36 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING 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 91 Seats and Restraints 3-37 WARNING WARNING (Continued) Never do this. better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you Never hold an infant or a child must secure a forward-facing while riding in a vehicle. Due to child restraint in the right front crash forces, an infant or a child seat, always move the front...
Page 92 3-38 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of The restraint manufacturer's WARNING add-on child restraints? instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A: Add-on child restraints, which A young child's hip bones are still height limitations for a particular are purchased by the vehicle so small that the vehicle's regular...
Page 93: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-39 Child Restraint Systems (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat (B) A booster seat (C) is a child restraint (A) Rear Facing Infant Seat provides restraint for the child's designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat (A) body with the harness.
Page 94 3-40 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child the LATCH system. See Lower In some areas, Certified Child Anchors and Tethers for Children Passenger Safety Technicians Restraint in the Vehicle (LATCH System) on page 3 42 for (CPSTs) are available to inspect more information.
Page 95: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 3-41 Where to Put the WARNING WARNING (Continued) Restraint A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints According to accident statistics, restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag children and infants are safer when or killed if the right front is off.
Page 96: Latch System
3-42 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and Depending on where you place the When installing a child restraint with child restraint and the size of the a top tether, you must also use Tethers for Children child restraint, you may not be able either the lower anchors or the (LATCH System) to access adjacent safety belt...
Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Page 98 3-44 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations To assist in locating the lower anchors, each rear anchor position has a label, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. The top tether anchors are under the covers, behind the rear seat, on the filler panel.
Page 99: System
Seats and Restraints 3-45 According to accident statistics, WARNING WARNING (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child Do not attach more than one child children cannot reach them. Pull restraint system or infant restraint restraint to a single anchor. the shoulder belt all the way out system secured in a rear seating Attaching more than one child...
Page 100 3-46 Seats and Restraints You cannot secure three child There are five lower LATCH anchors restraints using the LATCH anchors in the rear seat. in the rear seat at the same time, Use anchors 1 and 2 when but you can install two of them. installing a child restraint using If you want to do this, install one LATCH in seating position A.
Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-47 This system is designed to make 1.2. Put the child restraint on 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten installation of child restraints easier. the seat. the top tether according to When using lower anchors, do not the child restraint If the head restraint use the vehicle's safety belts.
Page 102 3-48 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using If the position you are using If the position you are using does not have a headrest has an adjustable headrest has an adjustable headrest or head restraint, or the or head restraint and you or head restraint and you headrest or head restraint...
Page 103 Seats and Restraints 3-49 Head Restraint Removal and 4. When the child restraint is removed, reinstall the head Reinstallation restraint before the seating The rear outboard head restraints position is used. can be removed if they interfere with the proper installation of the child WARNING restraint.
Page 104: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
3-50 Seats and Restraints To reinstall the head restraint: 3. Try to move the head restraint to New parts and repairs may be make sure that it is locked in necessary even if the LATCH place. system was not being used at the time of the crash.
Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-51 that the top tether be anchored, or if 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the instructions that come with the the lap and shoulder portions of child restraint say that the top strap the vehicle's safety belt through must be anchored.
Page 106: (Front Passenger Seat)
3-52 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Restraint Removal and tether, follow the child restraint Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors manufacturer's instructions and Tethers for Children (LATCH regarding the use of the top System) on page 3 42 for additional tether.
Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-53 A label on the sun visor says, Anchors and Tethers for Children WARNING (Continued) “Never put a rear-facing child seat in (LATCH System) on page 3 42 for the front.” This is because the risk to top tether anchor locations.
Page 108 3-54 Seats and Restraints passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 14. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint.
Page 109 Seats and Restraints 3-55 Try to pull the belt out of the If the airbags are off, the off retractor to make sure the indicator in the passenger airbag retractor is locked. If the status indicator will come on and retractor is not locked, repeat stay on when the vehicle is started.
Page 110 3-56 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
Page 111: Additional Storage Features
Storage Storage Storage Glove Box Compartments Lift up the handle to open the glove box. It contains a pen holder and a Storage Compartments coin holder. Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders Cupholders .
Page 112: Rear Storage
Storage Rear Storage Slide the door (A) back to Cupholders may be located in the access them. second row seat armrest. To access, pull the armrest down. Pull down the armrest. Push the button to lift the cover. Close the cover before folding the armrest up.
Page 113: Center Console Storage
Storage Center Console Storage Additional Storage Convenience Net Features Cargo Net For vehicles with a convenience net, it is located in the trunk and used to store small loads. The net should not be used to store heavy loads. Push the button (A) to access the Attach the loops on each side of the storage or accessory power outlet net to the hooks located on the...
Page 114 Storage NOTES...
Page 115: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Driver Efficiency Gauge ..5-12 Low Fuel Warning Light ..5-23 Engine Coolant Temperature Security Light ....5-24 Controls Gauge .
Page 116: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Instruments and Controls Controls Object Detection System Do not adjust the steering wheel Messages ....5-33 while driving. Ride Control System Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Controls Messages .
Page 117: Heated Steering Wheel
Instruments and Controls Heated Steering Wheel Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 7 38 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7 41, OnStar For vehicles with a heated steering Overview on page 14 1, or the wheel, the button for this feature is separate navigation manual for located near the climate control more information.
Page 118 Instruments and Controls Damaged wiper blades should be Windshield Washer replaced. See Wiper Blade Pull the windshield wiper lever Replacement on page 10 32. toward you to spray windshield Heavy snow or ice can overload the washer fluid and activate the wipers. wipers.
Page 119: Compass
Instruments and Controls Compass provide a heading again. See 5. To save the time and return to Compass Messages on page 5 30 the Time Settings menu, press There is a compass display in the for more information on the the BACK button at any time or Driver Information Center (DIC).
Page 120: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Power Outlets Setting the Clock (Radio with Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the CD and Touchscreen) The accessory power outlets can be accessory power outlet and could To set the time: used to plug in electrical equipment, overload vehicle or adapter fuses.
Page 121 Instruments and Controls Power Outlet 110 Volt Alternating than 150 watts is plugged into the The power outlet is not designed for Current outlet, and no system fault is the following equipment, and may detected. not work properly if any of the The vehicle may have a power following is plugged in: outlet that can be used to plug in...
Page 122: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning Indicators lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while...
Page 123: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Automatic Transmission Shown, Manual and Metric Similar...
Page 124 5-10 Instruments and Controls English eAssist Automatic Transmission Shown, Manual and Metric Similar...
Page 125: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Speedometer The trip odometer is accessed and A slight bump may be felt when the reset through the Driver Information transmission is determining the The speedometer shows the Center (DIC). See Driver most fuel efficient operating range. vehicle's speed in either kilometers Information Center (DIC) on per hour (km/h) or miles per...
Page 126: Driver Efficiency Gauge
5-12 Instruments and Controls Driver Efficiency Gauge Engine Coolant (DIC) and a single chime sounds. See Fuel System Messages on Temperature Gauge page 5 32 for more information. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge...
Page 127: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls 5-13 If the vehicle has been operated This cycle may continue several under normal driving conditions, pull times if the driver remains or off the road, stop the vehicle, and becomes unbuckled while the turn off the engine as soon as vehicle is moving.
Page 128: Airbag Readiness Light
5-14 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status This cycle continues several times if and diagnostic module. For more the front passenger remains or information on the airbag system, Indicator becomes unbuckled while the see Airbag System on page 3 21. vehicle is moving.
Page 129: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-15 will light either ON or OFF to let you If the light stays on, or comes on WARNING (Continued) know the status of the front while driving, there could be a outboard passenger frontal airbag. problem with the electrical charging with the airbag system.
Page 130 5-16 Instruments and Controls page 9 15 or Ignition Positions Notice: If the vehicle is This light comes on during a (Keyless Access) on page 9 17 for continually driven with this light malfunction in one of two ways: more information. on, the emission controls might Light Flashing: A misfire condition not work as well, the vehicle fuel...
Page 131 Instruments and Controls 5-17 The following may correct an If one or more of these conditions emissions system malfunction: occurs, change the fuel brand used. It will require at least one full tank of Check that the fuel cap is fully the proper fuel to turn the light off.
Page 132: Brake System Warning
5-18 Instruments and Controls The OBD II (On-Board Brake System Warning WARNING Diagnostics) system determines Light that critical emission control The brake system might not be systems have not been The vehicle brake system consists working properly if the brake completely diagnosed.
Page 133: Electric Parking Brake
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Electric Parking Brake Antilock Brake System Light (ABS) Warning Light The parking brake warning light should come on briefly when the ignition is placed in ON/RUN. If it Metric English does not come on, have the vehicle The Antilock Brake System (ABS) serviced by your dealer.
Page 134: Up-Shift Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls ® Traction Off Light StabiliTrak OFF Light not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 18.
Page 135: Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak ® Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 Traction Control System If the light is on while certain DIC If the TCS is disabled, wheel spin is messages display, this indicates not limited. If the StabiliTrak system ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light that the TCS and StabiliTrak is disabled, the system does not aid systems are not working or are in maintaining directional control of...
Page 136: Engine Coolant Temperature
5-22 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant vehicle warranty. Never drive with When the Light Is On Steady the engine coolant temperature Temperature Warning This indicates that one or more of warning light on. the tires are significantly Light The engine coolant temperature underinflated.
Page 137: Engine Oil Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Engine Oil Pressure Light Low Fuel Warning Light WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can The oil pressure light should come become so hot that it catches fire. on briefly as the engine is started. Someone could be burned.
Page 138: Security Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls Security Light High-Beam On Light Front Fog Lamp Light The immobilizer light should come The high beam on light comes on For vehicles with fog lamps, this on briefly as the engine is started. when the high-beam headlamps are light comes on when the fog lamps If it does not come on, have the in use.
Page 139: Cruise Control Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Cruise Control Light Door Ajar Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays information about the vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is The cruise control light is white When the ignition is on, this light detected.
Page 140 5-26 Instruments and Controls DIC Operation and Displays DIC Buttons Trip/Fuel Menu Items The DIC has different displays Press MENU on the turn signal which can be accessed by using the lever until Trip/Fuel Menu is DIC buttons on the turn signal lever, displayed.
Page 141 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Trip 1 and Trip 2 Average fuel economy is calculated Timer based on the number of These displays show the current This display can be used as a timer. L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the distance traveled, in either To start the timer, press SET/CLR last time this menu item was reset.
Page 142 5-28 Instruments and Controls Battery Level Vehicle Information Menu Pressure Monitor System on page 10 55 and Tire Pressure Items This display, available on some Monitor Operation on page 10 55 for vehicles, shows the current battery Press MENU on the turn signal more information.
Page 143: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-29 Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and be careful not to reset the Remaining Oil Life display Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC accidentally at any time other than indicate the status of the vehicle or when the oil has just been changed. BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE some action that may be needed to It cannot be reset accurately until...
Page 144: Brake System Messages
5-30 Instruments and Controls Compass Messages SERVICE BATTERY RELEASE PARK BRAKE CHARGING SYSTEM SWITCH This message is displayed when This message is displayed if the This message is displayed when the there is a fault in the battery electric parking brake is on while the compass needs to be calibrated.
Page 145: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls 5-31 PASSENGER DOOR OPEN returns to normal, the air Stop and turn off the vehicle as conditioning compressor turns back soon as it is safe to do so to avoid This message will display when the on. You can continue to drive the severe damage.
Page 146: Engine Power Messages
5-32 Instruments and Controls Engine Power Messages Key and Lock Messages ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE ENGINE ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED NO REMOTE DETECTED This message displays when the This message displays when the This message displays when the engine oil temperature is too hot. vehicle's engine power is reduced.
Page 147: Object Detection System
Instruments and Controls 5-33 Object Detection System Ride Control System SPORT MODE ON Messages Messages This message displays when using the interactive drive control. See PARK ASSIST OFF SERVICE TRACTION Interactive Drive Control System on CONTROL page 9 41 for more information. This message displays when the park assist system has been turned This message displays when there...
Page 148: Starting The Vehicle
5-34 Instruments and Controls Starting the Vehicle Tire Messages also shows the tire pressure values. See Driver Information Center (DIC) Messages TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD on page 5 25. AIR TO TIRE JUMP START ACTIVE WAIT TO SERVICE TIRE MONITOR START On vehicles with the Tire Pressure SYSTEM...
Page 149: Window Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 Window Messages Vehicle SHIFT TO PARK Personalization This message displays when the OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER transmission needs to be shifted to WINDOW The audio system controls are used P (Park). This may appear when This message is displayed when the to access the personalization attempting to remove the key from window needs to be reprogrammed.
Page 150 5-36 Instruments and Controls 3. Press the center of the Climate and Air Quality Remote Start Heated Seats Multifunction knob to select the When on, this feature will turn the Select the Climate and Air Quality Vehicle Settings menu. heated seats on when using remote menu and the following will be The following list of menu items will start on cold days.
Page 151 Instruments and Controls 5-37 Press the Multifunction knob when Comfort and Convenience Language Auto Area Zone Temp is highlighted. Select the Comfort and Select the Language menu and the Turn the knob to highlight Single Convenience menu and Chime following will be displayed: Zone, Dual Zone, or Last Setting.
Page 152 5-38 Instruments and Controls Exit Lighting Press the Multifunction knob when Press either the power door lock Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out is button or on the RKE transmitter This allows the selection of how highlighted to select On or Off. Turn twice to override the delayed locking long the exterior lamps stay on the knob to confirm and go back to...
Page 153: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-39 Universal Remote Remote Lock Feedback Press the Multifunction knob when Remote Door Unlock is highlighted. This allows selection of what type of System Turn the knob to select Driver Door feedback is given when locking the or All Doors.
Page 154 5-40 Instruments and Controls devices such as garage door When programming a garage door, To program up to three devices: openers, security systems, and park outside of the garage. Park 1. Hold the end of the hand-held home automation devices. directly in line with and facing the transmitter about 3 to 8 cm garage door opener motor-head or...
Page 155 Instruments and Controls 5-41 Some entry gates and garage light and the garage door 5. Firmly press and release the door openers may require does not move, continue “Learn” or “Smart” button. After substitution of Step 2 with the with programming Steps 4 pressing this button, you will procedure noted in “Gate through 6.
Page 156: Universal Remote System
5-42 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System To program the remaining two If you live in Canada, or you are Universal Remote system buttons, having difficulty programming a gate Operation begin with Step 1 of “Programming operator or garage door opener by the Universal Remote System.”...
Page 157 Instruments and Controls 5-43 Reprogramming a Single If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Remote Universal Remote System system, call 1 800 355 3515 or go Button to www.homelink.com. You may To reprogram any of the three also call the customer assistance Universal Remote system buttons: phone number under Customer...
Page 158 5-44 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 159: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting automatic transmission vehicles, and when the parking brake is released on manual transmission Exterior Lamp Controls vehicles. Exterior Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Automatically Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 turns the exterior lamps on and off, Exterior Lamps Off depending on outside lighting.
Page 160: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting The parking brake is released or Exterior Lamps Off Flash-to-Pass the vehicle is not in P (Park). Reminder To flash the high beams, pull the When the DRL are on, the turn signal/lane change lever toward A warning chime sounds if the driver low-beam headlamps will be on.
Page 161: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change Signals There is a light sensor located on top of the instrument panel. Do not Move the lever all the way up or cover the sensor. Otherwise the down to signal a turn. headlamps will come on when they An arrow on the instrument panel are not needed.
Page 162: Fog Lamps
Lighting Fog Lamps Interior Lighting The turn and lane change signal can be turned off manually by moving the lever back to its original Instrument Panel position. Illumination Control If after signaling a turn or lane change, the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb might be burned out.
Page 163: Dome Lamps
Lighting Dome Lamps Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps. The rear reading lamps are located in the headliner. The interior lamps control located in : Press to turn each lamp the overhead console controls both on or off. the front and rear interior lamps.
Page 164: Lighting Features
Lighting Lighting Features Exit Lighting Battery Power Protection The headlamps, taillamps, parking The battery saver feature is Entry Lighting lamps, back up lamps, and license designed to protect the vehicle's plate lamps come on at night, or in battery. The headlamps, taillamps, license areas with limited lighting, when the plate lamps, back up lamps, dome To prevent battery discharge while...
Page 165 Infotainment System Infotainment Radio Phone AM-FM Radio ....7-14 Bluetooth (Overview) ..7-36 System Satellite Radio ....7-19 Bluetooth (Infotainment Radio Reception .
Page 166: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Introduction To minimize taking your eyes off the The vehicle has Retained road while driving, do the following Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, while the vehicle is parked: the audio system can be played Infotainment even after the ignition is turned off. Become familiar with the See Retained Accessory Power Read the following pages to...
Page 167: Overview (Radio With Cd)
Infotainment System CD: Select the previous Overview (Radio with CD) track or rewinds within a track. D. CONFIG (Configuration) Opens the Settings menu. ¨ (Seek/Next) Radio: Seeks the next station. CD: Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track.
Page 168 Infotainment System CD: Shows available O. TONE All functions are available when the information about the vehicle is parked. Do the following Opens the Tone current track. before driving: Settings menu. AS 1/2 (Autostore) Become familiar with the (Phone/Mute) infotainment system operation, Opens the autostore list.
Page 169 Infotainment System WARNING (Continued) attention on driving and limit glances at the moving map on the navigation screen. Use voice guidance whenever possible. The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons on the faceplate and the touch screen. See “Infotainment Control Buttons” in this section for more information.
Page 170 Infotainment System TONE: Press to access the sound If on a page accessed directly by a (Play/Pause) menu screen to adjust bass, faceplate button or Home Page (Eject) midrange, and treble. See AM-FM screen button, pressing BACK will Radio on page 7 14 for more go to the previous menu.
Page 171 Infotainment System 3. For AM, FM, or XM (if equipped), AS 1/2 (Autostore): Touch Screen Buttons press to seek to the previous Autostore searches and stores Touch screen buttons are on the strong station. six FM and six AM stations with screen and highlighted when a ¨...
Page 172 Infotainment System Info: Press to toggle through an or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) Press the FM screen button to audio information screen. on page 7 38 or Bluetooth (Voice display the FM main page and play Recognition) on page 7 41. the current or last tuned FM station.
Page 173 Infotainment System Press the AUX screen button to Time and Date Settings the Multifunction knob or press access any connected auxiliary Radio Settings to display the radio From the Time & Date Settings device. See Auxiliary Devices on settings menu. Press this feature to screen button, press to display the page 7 29.
Page 174: Operation
7-10 Infotainment System Radio Favorites: Press to select The following options may display: Do not wipe the panel with a hard the number of FAV pages to be cloth or use a volatile liquid such as Dimming Mode: Press to change used in the system.
Page 175 Infotainment System 7-11 Confirm a set value. Volume Control Submenus Turn a system setting on or off. (Volume/Power): Turn to adjust the volume. Turn to: (Phone/Mute): For vehicles Highlight a menu option. with OnStar, press and hold Select a value. to mute the infotainment system.
Page 176 7-12 Infotainment System Setting a Value Entering a Character Sequence 3. Press and hold the Multifunction knob until the value changes to 0. Press the BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu. Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, and Bass 1.
Page 177 Infotainment System 7-13 Adjusting the Fader and Balance Press the BACK button to go back Press the BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu. to the Tone Settings menu. System Settings DSP (Digital Signal Processing) Settings Auto Volume For vehicles with DSP, it is used to The auto volume feature provide a choice of different...
Page 178: Am-Fm Radio
7-14 Infotainment System Radio 5. Press the BACK button to go Configuring the Number of back to the System Favorites Pages Configuration menu. AM-FM Radio Maximum Startup Volume Control Buttons (Radio The maximum volume played when with CD) the radio is first turned on can For vehicles equipped with the be set.
Page 179 Infotainment System 7-15 Buttons 1 to 6: Press to select Radio Menus If the radio station is known: preset stations. s © ¨ \ Radio menus are available for AM Press and hold until FAV 1/2/3: Press to open the and FM.
Page 180 7-16 Infotainment System Category Lists Updating Station & Category Lists Storing Stations Most stations that broadcast an If stations stored in the station list To store the station to a position in RDS program type code specify the can no longer be received: the list, press the corresponding type of programming transmitted.
Page 181 Infotainment System 7-17 Press the AS 1/2 button to alternate Buttons 1 to 6: Press to select Radio Menus between the autostore stations and preset stations. Radio menus are available for AM favorites. FAV 1/2/3: Press to open the and FM. AS displays on the radio when using favorites list and select favorites Push the Multifunction knob to open...
Page 182 7-18 Infotainment System If the radio station is known: Category Lists Updating Station and Category Lists s © ¨ \ Most stations that broadcast an Press and hold until RDS program type code specify the If stations stored in the station list the station on the display is type of programming transmitted.
Page 183: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System 7-19 Storing Stations Press the AS 1/2 button to alternate programming and commercial-free between the autostore stations and music, coast to coast, and in To store the station to a position in favorites. digital-quality sound. A service fee the list, press the corresponding is required to receive the XM numeric button 1 to 6 until a beep is...
Page 184 7-20 Infotainment System s © ¨ \ s © ¨ \ To add or remove categories: Press and hold : Press to go to the to scroll through the previous or previous or next channel. 1. Press the CONFIG button. next channels until the channel FAV 1/2/3: Press to open the 2.
Page 185 Infotainment System 7-21 Storing an XM Channel as a Control Buttons (Radio with Adding or Removing Categories Favorite CD and Touchscreen) 1. From the Home Page press the Config screen button or the Channels from all bands can be The buttons used to control the XM CONFIG button on the faceplate.
Page 186 7-22 Infotainment System XM Messages No Artist Info: The system is No XM Signal: The system is working properly. No artist working properly. The vehicle may XL (Explicit Language information is available at this time be in a location where the XM signal Channels): These channels, or any on this channel.
Page 187: Radio Reception
Infotainment System 7-23 XM Not Available: If this message Cellular Phone Usage does not clear within a short period The range for most AM stations is Cellular phone usage may cause of time, the receiver could have a greater than for FM, especially at interference with the vehicle's radio.
Page 188: Satellite Radio Antenna
7-24 Infotainment System Audio Players If a cellular telephone antenna Notice: Do not apply aftermarket needs to be attached to the glass, glass tinting with metallic film. make sure that the grid lines for the The metallic film in some tinting CD Player AM-FM antenna are not damaged.
Page 189 Infotainment System 7-25 surface. Pick up discs by grasping the CD player, use only CDs in Inserting a CD the outer edges or the edge of the good condition without any label, With the printed side facing up, hole and the outer edge. load one CD at a time, and keep insert a disc into the CD slot until it the CD player and the loading slot...
Page 190 7-26 Infotainment System Selecting a CD Track Using the CD Menu: 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song Titles, Genres, or Using the control buttons: 1. Press the Multifunction knob. Folder View. s © ¨ \ 2. Select Playlists/Folders. Press to select 4.
Page 191: Mp3
Infotainment System 7-27 Playing an Audio CD to the previous track. If longer than five seconds, the current 1. Press the CD screen button on Playing an MP3 CD track starts from the beginning. the Home Page or select CD For vehicles equipped with the Press and hold to fast reverse from the source pop-up to...
Page 192 7-28 Infotainment System Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW Artists: Press to view the list of Root Directory with a maximum capacity of artists stored on the disc. Select an The root directory is treated as a 700 MB. artist name to view a list of all songs folder.
Page 193: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-29 present in the ID3 tag, the radio Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable displays the file name as the from the auxiliary device to the track name. auxiliary input jack. When a device is connected, the system Preprogrammed Playlists automatically begins playing audio The radio recognizes...
Page 194 7-30 Infotainment System USB Drives Using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) To search for tracks: Auxiliary Input Jack ® Zunes 1. Press the Multifunction knob. Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to Not all iPods, PFDs, USB Drives, 2. Select Search. the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input and Zunes are compatible with the 3.
Page 195 Infotainment System 7-31 Off: Starts playing from the 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Connecting and Controlling a beginning of the current track Song Titles, Podcasts, or USB Drive (Radio with CD) after the last track finishes. Genres. The infotainment system can only 4.
Page 196 7-32 Infotainment System Tracks can be searched for by: Off: Plays current tracks in USB MP3 Player and USB Drives sequential order. Playlists* The USB MP3 players and USB drives connected must comply Repeat Artists with the USB Mass Storage Press the Multifunction knob and set Albums Class specification (USB MSC).
Page 197 Infotainment System 7-33 WMA files can only be played While the USB source is active, use USB Menu back safely if they were created the following to operate USB Press any of the following buttons with Windows Media Player function: on the USB Menu: version 8 or later.
Page 198 7-34 Infotainment System ® There might be a delay before the Playing from an iPod (Radio To connect and control an iPod, list displays. Select a song from the connect one end of the standard with CD and Touchscreen) list to begin playback. iPod USB cable to the iPod's dock This feature supports the following connector.
Page 199 Infotainment System 7-35 Press any of the following buttons 3. Select the desired song from the Podcasts: on the iPod Menu: list to begin playback. 1. Press to view the podcasts Playlists: Song Titles: stored on the iPod. 1. Press to view the playlists stored 1.
Page 200: Phone
7-36 Infotainment System ® Phone Playing from an iPhone To minimize driver distraction, before driving, and with the vehicle (Radio with CD and parked: Touchscreen) Bluetooth (Overview) Become familiar with the This feature supports the following For vehicles equipped with the features of the cell phone.
Page 201 Infotainment System 7-37 www.gm.com/bluetooth for more (Phone/Mute): Press to WARNING information about compatible enter the Phone main menu. Press phones. to mute audio. When using a cell phone, it can Bluetooth Controls be distracting to look too long or Voice Recognition too often at the screen of the Use the buttons located on the The voice recognition system uses...
Page 202: Controls)
7-38 Infotainment System The pairing process is disabled adjusted volume level remains in For information about how to when the vehicle is moving. memory for later calls. The system navigate the menu system using the maintains a minimum volume level. infotainment controls, see Operation Pairing only needs to be on page 7 10.
Page 203 Infotainment System 7-39 4. Select Pair Device (Phone). Listing All Paired and Connected 2. Select Phone Settings or A four digit Personal Phones Bluetooth Settings. Identification Number (PIN) 1. Press the CONFIG button. 3. Select Bluetooth. appears on the display. The PIN 2.
Page 204 7-40 Infotainment System The Phone Book menu allows you To make a call using the Call Accepting or Declining a Call to access the phone book stored in Lists menu: When an incoming call is received, the cell phone to make a call. the infotainment system mutes and 1.
Page 205: Recognition)
Infotainment System 7-41 Declining a Call 3. Enter the character sequence Dual Tone Multi-Frequency then select Call. See “Entering (DTMF) Tones Turn the Multifunction knob to a Character Sequence” in “Decline” and press the The in vehicle Bluetooth system can Operation on page 7 10 for more Multifunction knob to decline send numbers during a call.
Page 206 7-42 Infotainment System Pairing only needs to be additional information, say "Help" 3. Say “Pair.” The system responds completed once, unless the while you are in a voice with instructions and a four digit pairing information on the cell recognition menu. Personal Identification Number phone changes or the cell phone (PIN).
Page 207 Infotainment System 7-43 Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Phones Numbers To connect to a different cell phone, The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to paired to it.
Page 208 7-44 Infotainment System Using the “Store” Command 3. Say each digit, one at a time, To delete all name tags: that you want to store. After 1. Press . The system 1. Press . The system each digit is entered, the system responds “Ready,”...
Page 209 Infotainment System 7-45 Digit Dial: This command allows a If an unwanted number is 2. After the tone, say “Re dial.” The phone number to be dialed by recognized by the system, say system dials the last number entering the digits one at a time. “Clear”...
Page 210 7-46 Infotainment System To ignore the incoming call, no Muting a Call To Transfer Audio from the action is required. Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a call, all sounds from inside Press to disconnect the During a call with the audio in the the vehicle can be muted so that the vehicle: current call and switch to the call...
Page 211: Trademarks And License Agreements
Infotainment System 7-47 Trademarks and To access contacts stored in the cell Sending a Number or Name Tag phone: During a Call License Agreements 1. Press . The system 1. Press . The system responds “Ready,” followed by responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.
Page 212 7-48 Infotainment System iPod is a trademark of Apple Explicit Language Notice: Channels Computer, Inc., registered in the with frequent explicit language are U.S. and other countries. indicated with an “XL” preceding the channel name. Channel blocking is available for XM Satellite Radio receivers by notifying XM at: USA Customers —...
Page 213 Infotainment System 7-49 General Requirements: content delivery. For more Regarding the use of Gracenote information, visit Music Recognition Service, when 1. A License Agreement from XM™ www.gracenote.com. this product is used, it is necessary is required for any product that to agree to the following articles.
Page 214 7-50 Infotainment System transmit the Gracenote Software or Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its No warranty is made that the any Gracenote Data to any third rights under this Agreement against Gracenote Software or Gracenote party. you directly in its own name. Servers are error-free or that functioning of Gracenote Software YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR...
Page 215: Air Vents
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-3 Air Vents Air Vents .
Page 216 Climate Controls For vehicles with heated outside Air Delivery Modes: Press (Recirculation): Press to turn rearview mirrors, they turn on with on recirculation. An indicator light to change the direction of the the rear window defogger and help comes on. Air is recirculated to airflow.
Page 217: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Dual Automatic Climate Control System, Non eAssist Vehicles A. Air Conditioning Defrost B. Driver and Passenger G. Recirculation Temperature Controls H.
Page 218 Climate Controls The following are climate control settings that use more fuel: Comfort air conditioning mode. The defrost mode. Extreme temperature settings, such as 60°F (15°C) / 90°F (32°C). High fan speed settings. To help reduce fuel usage: Use the full automatic control as Dual Automatic Climate Control System, eAssist Vehicles described under Automatic Operation.
Page 219 Climate Controls Automatic Operation English units can be changed to Air Delivery Modes: Press metric units through the Driver The system automatically controls to change the direction of the Information Center (DIC). See the fan speed, air delivery, air airflow. An indicator light comes on Driver Information Center (DIC) on conditioning, and recirculation in in the selected mode button.
Page 220 Climate Controls The climate control power is For eAssist vehicles that have the (Eco Air Conditioning, If turned on and the system is set auto defog feature, auto stops can Equipped): Press to turn on the occur in defrost mode. In this mode, to AUTO, Eco , or Comfort eco air conditioning.
Page 221: Air Vents
Climate Controls Air Vents on, see “Climate and Air Quality” Notice: Do not try to clear frost under Vehicle Personalization on or other material from the inside Use the louvers located on the air page 5 35 of the front windshield and rear vents to change the direction of the window with a razor blade or Rear Window Defogger...
Page 222: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Climate Controls Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter Air Intake The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves air that is pulled into the vehicle. from the air intake at the base of the windshield that can block the flow of The filter should be replaced as part air into the vehicle.
Page 223: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Starting and Operating Automatic Transmission New Vehicle Break-In ..9-15 Automatic Transmission ..9-28 Operating Ignition Positions (Key Manual Mode ....9-31 Access) .
Page 224: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Driving Information Object Detection Systems passenger to handle potential Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-44 distractions. Distracted Driving Fuel Become familiar with vehicle Fuel ......9-46 Distraction comes in many forms features before driving, such as Recommended Fuel .
Page 225: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Defensive Driving Drunk Driving WARNING Defensive driving means “always Death and injury associated with Taking your eyes off the road too expect the unexpected.” The first drinking and driving is a global long or too often could cause a step in driving defensively is to wear tragedy.
Page 226: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Control of a Vehicle If the engine ever stops while the steering assist should return shortly vehicle is being driven, brake after a few normal steering Braking, steering, and accelerating normally but do not pump the movements. are important factors in helping to brakes.
Page 227: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery steering, but steering will be stiffer Curve Tips than normal at slow speeds. See Take curves at a reasonable your dealer for service. speed. Hydraulic Power Steering Reduce speed before entering a (2.0L L4 Engine) curve.
Page 228: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating 3. Then turn the steering wheel to If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help go straight down the roadway. these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid. Ease your foot off the Loss of Control Driving on Wet Roads accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the...
Page 229: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating Other Rainy Weather Tips Other driving tips include: WARNING (Continued) Keep the vehicle well ventilated. Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: Flowing or rushing water creates Keep the interior strong forces. Driving through temperature cool. Allow extra following distance.
Page 230: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Shift to a lower gear when going Wet ice can occur at about 0°C WARNING (Continued) down steep or long hills. (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even less traction. could crash. Always have the WARNING Avoid driving on wet ice or in engine running and the vehicle in...
Page 231 Driving and Operating curve or an overpass can remain icy WARNING WARNING (Continued) when the surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden steering Snow can trap engine exhaust Fully open the air outlets on maneuvers and braking while or under the instrument under the vehicle.
Page 232: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
9-10 Driving and Operating feel really uncomfortable from the little as possible. To prevent WARNING cold. Moving about to keep warm transmission wear, wait until the also helps. wheels stop spinning before shifting If the vehicle's tires spin at high gears.
Page 233 Driving and Operating 9-11 Two labels on the vehicle show Tire and Loading Information positions (A), and the maximum how much weight it may Label vehicle capacity weight (B) in properly carry, the Tire and kilograms and pounds. Loading Information label and The Tire and Loading the Certification label.
Page 234 9-12 Driving and Operating Steps for Determining Correct passengers in your vehicle, Load Limit the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is Locate the statement “The 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) combined weight of = 650 lbs). occupants and cargo should Determine the combined never exceed XXX kg or...
Page 235 Driving and Operating 9-13 seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
Page 236 9-14 Driving and Operating occupants, fuel, and cargo. If you put things inside the WARNING (Continued) Never exceed the GVWR for the vehicle — like suitcases, tools, vehicle, or the Gross Axle packages, or anything Never stack heavier Weight Rating (GAWR) for either else —...
Page 237: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-15 Starting and Following break in, engine speed and turn it only with your hand. and load can be gradually If the key cannot be turned by Operating increased. hand, see your dealer. The key must be fully extended to Ignition Positions New Vehicle Break-In start the vehicle.
Page 238 9-16 Driving and Operating If the vehicle must be shut off in an C (ON/RUN): The ignition switch WARNING emergency: stays in this position when the engine is running. This position can 1. Brake using a firm and steady Turning off the vehicle while be used to operate the electrical pressure.
Page 239 Driving and Operating 9-17 Ignition Positions Key Lock Release The key lock release will not work if the battery is charged less than (Keyless Access) 9 volts, or uncharged. Try charging or jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only) on page 10 89 or Jump Starting (with or without eAssist) on page 10 91...
Page 240 9-18 Driving and Operating If the pushbutton start is not Messages on page 5 34 for more shift lever must be in P (Park) to working, the vehicle may be near a information. When the vehicle is turn the ignition switch to the strong radio antenna signal causing shifted into P (Park), the ignition LOCK/OFF position.
Page 241 Driving and Operating 9-19 With the ignition off, pressing the the brake pedal not applied, Notice: The engine is designed to button one time without the brake pressing and holding the button for work with the electronics in the pedal applied will place the ignition more than five seconds will place vehicle.
Page 242: Access)
9-20 Driving and Operating The idle speed will go down as turning the ignition switch to briefly but then stops again, do your engine gets warm. Do not ACC/ACCESSORY or the same thing. This clears the race the engine immediately LOCK/OFF.
Page 243 Driving and Operating 9-21 If the transmitter is not in the released when the engine 2. If the engine does not start after vehicle or something is begins cranking, the engine will five to 10 seconds, especially in interfering with the transmitter, continue cranking for a few very cold weather (below 18°C the Driver Information Center...
Page 244 9-22 Driving and Operating eAssist Automatic Engine are applied and the vehicle comes The Engine Will Remain to a complete stop. The vehicle Running When: Start/Stop may remain in auto stop for up to The engine, transmission, two minutes. When the brake is WARNING or high voltage battery is not released or the accelerator pedal is...
Page 245: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-23 The climate control system is Engine Heater The Engine Will Restart When: turned from off to normal air The brake pedal is released. conditioning or defrost. See Dual The engine coolant heater, if available, can help in cold weather Automatic Climate Control The accelerator pedal is applied.
Page 246: Retained Accessory
9-24 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory To Use the Engine Coolant WARNING Heater Power (RAP) Plugging the cord into an 1. Turn off the engine. These vehicle accessories can be ungrounded outlet could cause an 2. Open the hood and unwrap the used for up to 10 minutes after the electrical shock.
Page 247: Shifting Into Park
Driving and Operating 9-25 Shifting Into Park 3. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) 4. Remove the key. Torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much force Leaving the Vehicle with the on the parking pawl in the WARNING Engine Running transmission.
Page 248: Shifting Out Of Park
9-26 Driving and Operating Shifting out of Park Parking To shift out of P (Park): (Automatic Transmission) 1. Apply the brake pedal. If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before getting out of 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN. This vehicle is equipped with an the vehicle, move the shift lever into electronic shift lock release system.
Page 249: Parking Over Things
Driving and Operating 9-27 Parking over Things Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) That Burn WARNING The vehicle exhaust system WARNING has been modified, damaged Engine exhaust contains carbon or improperly repaired. monoxide (CO) which cannot be Things that can burn could touch seen or smelled.
Page 250: Automatic Transmission
9-28 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic WARNING While Parked Transmission It can be dangerous to get out of It is better not to park with the 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 251 Driving and Operating 9-29 maintain brake application. Then WARNING (Continued) press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another Do not leave the vehicle when the gear. See Shifting out of Park engine is running unless you (Automatic Transmission) on have to.
Page 252 9-30 Driving and Operating R (Reverse): Use this gear to applied. The reduced load on the D (Drive): This position is for back up. engine improves vehicle fuel normal driving. It provides the best economy. fuel economy. If more power is Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) needed for passing, and the while the vehicle is moving...
Page 253: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-31 Manual Mode DSC allows you to shift an The transmission will only allow automatic transmission similar to a you to shift into gears appropriate Driver Shift Control (DSC) manual transmission. To use the for the vehicle speed and engine DSC feature: revolutions per minute (rpm).
Page 254: Manual Transmission
9-32 Driving and Operating Manual Transmission cause premature wear in the the best fuel economy, use 6 (Sixth) clutch. The repairs would not be gear whenever vehicle speed and covered by the vehicle warranty. driving conditions allow. 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal The vehicle may have an up shift fully to the pedal stop and shift into light in the instrument cluster.
Page 255: Antilock Brake
Driving and Operating 9-33 Brakes Neutral: Use this position when Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) you start or idle the engine. The while the vehicle is moving shift lever is in Neutral when it is forward could damage the Antilock Brake centered in the shift pattern, not in transmission.
Page 256: Parking Brake
9-34 Driving and Operating Parking Brake If driving safely on a wet road and it close to the vehicle in front of you, becomes necessary to slam on the there will not be enough time to brakes and continue braking to apply the brakes if that vehicle avoid a sudden obstacle, a suddenly slows or stops.
Page 257 Driving and Operating 9-35 Driver Information Center (DIC) If the EPB is applied while the up position. Full application of the messages. See Brake System vehicle is in motion, a chime will parking brake by the EPB system Messages on page 5 30 for more sound, and a DIC message will may take a longer period of time information.
Page 258: Brake Assist
9-36 Driving and Operating Brake Assist If the parking brake warning light is Automatic EPB Release on, the EPB has detected an error The EPB will automatically release if This vehicle has a brake assist in another system and is operating the vehicle is running, placed into feature designed to assist the driver with reduced functionality.
Page 259: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
Driving and Operating 9-37 Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is started. To Some vehicles have a Hill Start limit wheel slip, especially in Traction Control Assist (HSA) feature, which may be slippery road conditions, the system System (TCS) useful when the vehicle is stopped...
Page 260 9-38 Driving and Operating comes on and stays on, reset the system. To reset: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 seconds. 3. Start the engine. still comes on and stays on, the vehicle needs service. Notice: Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is With Interactive Drive Control...
Page 261: Stabilitrak ® System
Driving and Operating 9-39 Press and release the TCS/ StabiliTrak activates when the If a problem is detected with StabiliTrak button again to turn the computer senses a difference StabiliTrak, the appropriate system back on. between the intended path and the message is displayed in the Driver direction the vehicle is actually Information Center (DIC).
Page 262 9-40 Driving and Operating When StabiliTrak is turned off, the system will not assist with directional control of the vehicle or limit wheel spin. Driving should be adjusted accordingly. ® See StabiliTrak OFF Light on page 5 20 for more information. Press and release the TCS/ StabiliTrak button again to turn the system back on.
Page 263: Interactive Drive Control
Driving and Operating 9-41 Interactive Drive Control Tour: Use for long-distance Standard Mode highway driving. This setting System The shock absorbers allow a provides a smooth, soft ride. Press normal ride. and release the TOUR button and The powertrain reacts normally the light on the button comes on.
Page 264: Cruise Control
9-42 Driving and Operating Cruise Control Drive Mode Control WARNING (Continued) Drive Mode Control (DMC) analyzes With cruise control, the vehicle can the driving style and the active state Cruise control can be dangerous maintain a speed of about 40 km/h of the vehicle and automatically on slippery roads.
Page 265 Driving and Operating 9-43 3. Move the thumbwheel down Increasing Speed While Using (Cancel): Press to disengage toward SET/ and release it. Cruise Control cruise control without erasing the The desired set speed briefly set speed from memory. If the cruise control system is appears in the instrument panel already activated: RES/+ (Resume/Accelerate):...
Page 266: Object Detection Systems
9-44 Driving and Operating Object Detection Each time this is done, the Ending Cruise Control vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h There are three ways to end cruise Systems (1 mph) slower. control: Passing Another Vehicle While To disengage cruise control, Ultrasonic Parking Assist Using Cruise Control step lightly on the brake pedal or...
Page 267 Driving and Operating 9-45 objects can be detected may be When the System Does Not WARNING (Continued) less during warmer or humid Seem to Work Properly weather. URPA, always check behind the The following messages may be Turning the System On and Off vehicle and check all mirrors displayed on the DIC: before backing.
Page 268: Fuel
9-46 Driving and Operating Fuel weather. The message may not clear until the frost or ice has Use of the recommended fuel is an melted. important part of the proper An object was hanging out of the maintenance of this vehicle. To help trunk during the last drive cycle.
Page 269: Gasoline Specifications (U.s. And Canada Only)
Driving and Operating 9-47 See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on higher, but the vehicle's acceleration containing MMT. See Fuel Additives page 9 49. For all other vehicles, could be slightly reduced, and a on page 9 48 for additional use only the unleaded gasoline slight audible knocking noise, information.
Page 270: Fuels In Foreign Countries
9-48 Driving and Operating Fuels in Foreign regulations. To help keep fuel recommend that you use these injectors and intake valves clean gasolines, if they comply with the Countries and avoid problems due to dirty specifications described earlier. injectors or valves, look for gasoline However, E85 (85% ethanol) and Never use leaded gasoline or any that is advertised as TOP TIER...
Page 271: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Driving and Operating 9-49 Fuels containing MMT can reduce website (www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/ E85 has less energy per liter spark plug life and affect emission locator/stations/) that can help you (gallon) than gasoline, so you will control system performance. The find E85 fuel. Those stations that do need to refill the fuel tank more malfunction indicator lamp might have E85 should have a label...
Page 272: Filling The Tank
9-50 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank WARNING WARNING Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. Fuel vapor burns violently and a If you spill fuel and then fuel fire can cause bad injuries. something ignites it, you could be To help avoid injuries to you and badly burned.
Page 273: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-51 Filling a Portable Fuel WARNING WARNING (Continued) Container If a fire starts while you are Bring the fill nozzle in contact refueling, do not remove the WARNING with the inside of the fill nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by opening before operating the shutting off the pump or by Never fill a portable fuel container...
Page 274: General Towing
9-52 Driving and Operating Towing Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12 volt battery, even if the Add-Ons vehicle is not operating. General Towing The vehicle has an airbag system. Information Add-On Electrical Before attempting to add anything Equipment electrical to the vehicle, see The vehicle is neither designed nor...
Page 275 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid Headlamps, Front Turn (2.0L and 2.4L without Signal and Parking eAssist ) ....10-24 Lamps ....10-34 Power Steering Fluid Fog Lamps .
Page 276 10-2 Vehicle Care General Information Tire Terminology and Tire Sealant and Compressor Definitions ....10-49 Kit (With Pressure Deflation Button) ....10-74 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Pressure .
Page 277: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition 65 Accessories and Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the Warning Modifications installation or use of non GM certified parts, including control Most motor vehicles, including this Adding non dealer accessories or module or software modifications, is one, contain and/or emit chemicals making modifications to the vehicle not covered under the terms of the...
Page 278: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks All Vehicles If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more WARNING Doing Your Own about how to service the vehicle Service Work than this manual can. To order the You can be injured and the proper service manual, see Service vehicle could be damaged if you...
Page 279: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure To open the hood: all the filler caps are on properly. 2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches. Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary.
Page 280 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.0L L4 Engine...
Page 281 Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Power Steering Fluid Reservoir H. Battery Cover. See Battery on page 10 15. and Cap. See Power Steering page 10 29. Fluid (2.0L and 2.4L without B. Engine Cover. Coolant Surge Tank and eAssist) on page 10 24 or Pressure Cap.
Page 282 10-8 Vehicle Care 2.4L L4 Engine without eAssist...
Page 283 Vehicle Care 10-9 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on G. Coolant Surge Tank and page 10 15. Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 10 19. B. Engine Cover. H. Battery Cover. See Battery on C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine page 10 29.
Page 284 10-10 Vehicle Care 2.4L L4 Engine with eAssist...
Page 285: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-11 Change the engine oil at the Coolant Surge Tank and appropriate time. See Engine Oil Pressure Cap. See Engine A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Life System on page 10 13. Coolant on page 10 19. page 10 15. Always dispose of engine oil K.
Page 286 10-12 Vehicle Care 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it to the engine. If you find that you Specification with a paper towel or cloth, then have an oil level above the Use and ask for licensed engine oils push it back in all the way.
Page 287: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-13 Engine Oil Life System Viscosity Grade Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause SAE 5W 30 is the best viscosity When to Change Engine Oil engine damage not covered by the grade for the vehicle. Do not use vehicle warranty.
Page 288: Automatic Transmission
10-14 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission be changed at least once a year 2. Press the DIC MENU button on and, at this time, the system must the turn signal lever to enter the Fluid be reset. Your dealer has trained Vehicle Information Menu.
Page 289: Manual Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-15 to use the fluid listed in When to Check and What Do not remove the cap to check the Recommended Fluids and fluid level or to top off the fluid level. to Use Lubricants on page 11 13. Remove the cap only when necessary to add the proper fluid Manual Transmission...
Page 290 10-16 Vehicle Care How to Inspect the Engine Air 7. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter. Cleaner/Filter 8. Reverse Steps 2 through 4 to To inspect the air cleaner/filter, reinstall the filter cover housing. remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release 2.4L L4 Engine without eAssist loose dust and dirt.
Page 291 Vehicle Care 10-17 3. Disconnect the electrical 6. Lower the filter cover housing connector (C). toward the engine. 4. Remove the screws (A) on top of 7. Install the five screws on the top the engine air cleaner/filter of the housing to lock the cover housing.
Page 292: Cooling System
10-18 Vehicle Care Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. When it is safe to lift the hood: 2.4L L4 Engine without eAssist 2.4L L4 Engine with eAssist A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans A.
Page 293: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-19 Engine Coolant WARNING WARNING (Continued) The cooling system in the vehicle is Heater and radiator hoses, and ® mixture, the engine could get too filled with DEX-COOL engine other engine parts, can be very hot but you would not get the coolant.
Page 294 10-20 Vehicle Care These mixtures: center, familiar with legal Be sure the cooling system is cool requirements regarding used before this is done. Give freezing protection down to coolant disposal. This will help 37°C ( 34°F), outside If no coolant is visible in the coolant protect the environment and your temperature.
Page 295 Vehicle Care 10-21 WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING Steam and scalding liquids from a The coolant warning system is set You can be burned if you spill hot cooling system can blow out for the proper coolant mixture. coolant on hot engine parts. and burn you badly.
Page 296: Engine Overheating
10-22 Vehicle Care Engine Overheating a hiss, wait for that to stop. This 4. With the coolant surge tank will allow any pressure still left to pressure cap off, start the 2.0L Engine and 2.4L Engine be vented out the engine and let it run until you without eAssist discharge hose.
Page 297 Vehicle Care 10-23 If it is decided to lift the hood, make If the overheat warning is displayed WARNING (Continued) sure the vehicle is parked on a level with no sign of steam: surface. 1. Turn the air conditioning off. Wait until there is no sign of Then check to see if the engine steam or coolant before you...
Page 298: Power Steering Fluid
10-24 Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid 2.4L Engine with eAssist When to Check Power Steering Fluid (2.0L and 2.4L without If the engine coolant temperature warning light no longer displays, the eAssist) It is not necessary to regularly vehicle can be driven. Continue to check power steering fluid unless a drive the vehicle slowly for about leak is suspected in the system,...
Page 299: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-25 Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid: 4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. (2.4L with eAssist) 5. Remove the cap again and look The vehicle has electric power at the fluid level on the dipstick. steering and does not use power The fluid level should be between steering fluid.
Page 300: Brakes
10-26 Vehicle Care Fill the washer fluid tank only Adding Washer Fluid WARNING three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for The brake wear warning sound fluid expansion if freezing means that soon the brakes will occurs, which could damage not work well.
Page 301: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-27 Brake Fluid Brake linings should always be Replacing Brake System Parts replaced as complete axle sets. The braking system on a vehicle is Brake Pedal Travel complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together See your dealer if the brake pedal if the vehicle is to have really good does not return to normal height,...
Page 302: Checking Brake Fluid
10-28 Vehicle Care There are only two reasons why the When the brake/clutch fluid falls to a WARNING brake fluid level in the reservoir low level, the brake warning light might go down: comes on. See Brake System If too much brake fluid is added, it Warning Light on page 5 18.
Page 303 Vehicle Care 10-29 If brake fluid is spilled on the Always clean the brake/clutch fluid vehicle's painted surfaces, reservoir cap and the area around the paint finish can be the cap before removing it. This damaged. Be careful not to helps keep dirt from entering the spill brake fluid on the reservoir.
Page 304: Starter Switch Check
10-30 Vehicle Care Starter Switch Check Vehicle Storage 3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle WARNING WARNING should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts Batteries have acid that can burn When you are doing this in any other position, contact you and gas that can explode.
Page 305: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
Vehicle Care 10-31 Automatic Transmission Park Brake and P (Park) 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the Shift Lock Control Mechanism Check engine. Without applying the Function Check regular brake, try to move the WARNING shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort.
Page 306: Wiper Blade Replacement
10-32 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) Notice: Allowing the wiper arm to mechanism's holding ability: touch the windshield when no With the engine running, shift to wiper blade is installed could P (Park). Then release the damage the windshield. Any parking brake followed by the damage that occurs would not be regular brake.
Page 307: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care 10-33 Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on WARNING page 10 37. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
Page 308: Headlamps, Front Turn
10-34 Vehicle Care Headlamps, Front Turn 2. Remove the outside cap for the low-beam headlamp/DRL bulb Signal and Parking replacement from the back of the Lamps headlamp assembly. 3. Remove the inside cap for the high-beam headlamp bulb replacement from the back of the headlamp assembly.
Page 309: Fog Lamps
Vehicle Care 10-35 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Front Turn Signal/Parking/ 6. For the driver side, reinstall the windshield washer bottle filler Sidemarker Lamps (Base and Stoplamps, and Back-Up neck by firmly pushing it straight Uplevel) Lamps into the bottle. Ensure that the To replace the front turn signal, filler neck clip engages into the parking lamp, or sidemarker lamp:...
Page 310: License Plate Lamp
10-36 Vehicle Care 3. Remove the two nuts that 7. Install a new bulb. 2. Pull the lamp assembly down to secure the taillamp assembly. remove. 8. Turn the bulb socket clockwise 4. Remove the taillamp assembly to install it. and detach the wiring harness 9.
Page 311: Replacement Bulbs
Vehicle Care 10-37 Electrical System 6. Push the lamp assembly back Bulb Exterior Lamp into position until the release tab Number locks into place. High Voltage Devices and Low Beam Wiring Replacement Bulbs Headlamp/Daytime Running Bulb Lamp (DRL) Exterior Lamp WARNING Number Stoplamp/Turn...
Page 312: Electrical System
10-38 Vehicle Care Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Headlamp Wiring Overload Breakers An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The vehicle has fuses and circuit The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the breakers to protect against an protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right away...
Page 313: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Vehicle Care 10-39 Engine Compartment Fuse Block To remove the fuse block cover, press the three retaining clips on the Engine Compartment Fuse Block cover and lift it straight up. Notice: Spilling liquid on any Fuse Usage Fuse Usage electrical component on the Number Number vehicle may damage it.
Page 314 10-40 Vehicle Care Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Number Number Number Ignition, Vacuum Pump Left Hand Seat Transmission Lumbar Ignition, Airbag Control Module, Right Hand Seat Engine Control Not Used Lumbar Module Not Used Not Used Windshield Wiper Not Used Body Control Not Used Rear Power...
Page 315 Vehicle Care 10-41 Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Number Number Number Radiator Fan 1 Ignition, Inside Not Used Rearview Mirror Not Used Battery Sensor Not Used Headlamp Washer Not Used System (if equipped) Power Windows Not Used Radiator Fan 2 Windshield Washer Relay Usage...
Page 316: Block
10-42 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Relay Usage Block Number Not Used Cooling Fan (LHU) Cooling Fan (LAF/LHU) High Intensity Discharge Lamps Ignition Secondary Instrument Panel Fuse Block AIR Pump Number Usage Window/Mirror Suspension Control Defog Module The instrument panel fuse block is located in the instrument panel, on Body Control the driver side of the vehicle.
Page 317 Vehicle Care 10-43 Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Radio Displays, Right Hand Power Automatic Occupant Park Assist, Front Seat Sensing Infotainment, Left Hand Power Instrument Panel Module Tunnel Front Seat Cluster Control Diagnostic Link Discrete Logic Power Outlet 1 Connector Ignition Switch Power Outlet 2...
Page 318: Wheels And Tires
10-44 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose the Replace any tires that have same danger as overloaded Every new GM vehicle has been damaged by impacts tires. The resulting crash high-quality tires made by a with potholes, curbs, etc.
Page 319: All-Season Tires
Vehicle Care 10-45 All-Season Tires Winter Tires See your dealer for details regarding winter tire availability and This vehicle may come with Consider installing winter tires on proper tire selection. Also, see all-season tires. These tires are the vehicle if frequent driving on Buying New Tires on page 10 60.
Page 320: Summer Tires
10-46 Vehicle Care Summer Tires (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria This vehicle may come with high Specification) Original performance summer tires. These equipment tires designed to tires have a special tread and GM's specific tire performance compound that are optimized for criteria have a TPC specification maximum dry and wet road code molded onto the sidewall.
Page 321 Vehicle Care 10-47 The TIN shows the regular road tire has lost air and manufacturer and plant code, gone flat. If the vehicle has a tire size, and date the tire was compact spare tire, see manufactured. The TIN is Compact Spare Tire on molded onto both sides of the page 10 89 and If a Tire Goes...
Page 322: Tire Designations
10-48 Vehicle Care Tire Designations (E) Tire Inflation (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit temporary use tire or compact number that indicates the tire Tire Size spare tire should be inflated to height to width measurements. 420 kPa (60 psi). For more For example, if the tire size The following is an example of a information on tire pressure and...
Page 323: Tire Terminology And
Vehicle Care 10-49 is certified to carry. The speed Belt A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, rating is the maximum speed a cords that is located between oil, and coolant, but without tire is certified to carry a load. the plies and the tread.
Page 324 10-50 Vehicle Care GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Maximum Load Rating white lettering, or bears Rating for the rear axle. See load rating for a tire at the manufacturer, brand, and/or maximum permissible inflation model name molding that is Vehicle Load Limits on pressure for that tire.
Page 325 Vehicle Care 10-51 A metal support for a tire Treadwear Indicators Narrow Vehicle Capacity Weight and upon which the tire beads bands, sometimes called wear number of designated seating are seated. bars, that show across the tread positions multiplied by 68 kg of a tire when only 1.6 mm (150 lbs) plus the rated cargo Sidewall...
Page 326: Tire Pressure
10-52 Vehicle Care Rough ride. Tire Pressure When to Check Needless damage from Check the tires once a month or Tires need the correct amount of road hazards. more. Do not forget the compact air pressure to operate spare tire, if the vehicle has one. effectively.
Page 327: Tire Pressure For
Vehicle Care 10-53 Tire Pressure for Remove the valve cap from the Vehicles with P235/50R18 size tires require inflation pressure adjustment tire valve stem. Press the tire High-Speed Operation when driving the vehicle at speeds gauge firmly onto the valve to of 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher.
Page 328 10-54 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or The TPMS malfunction indicator is more of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure System under inflated. telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire approximately one minute and then...
Page 329: Operation
Vehicle Care 10-55 Federal Communications about the DIC operation and displays see Driver Information Commission (FCC) Rules and Center (DIC) on page 5 25. with Industry Canada Standards The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when See Radio Frequency Statement on the vehicle is first started, and then page 13 20 for information...
Page 330 10-56 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching on page 10 58, Tire Rotation on TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not page 10 58 and Tires on Message completed successfully after page 10 44. The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires.
Page 331 Vehicle Care 10-57 Operating electronic devices or matched to the tire/wheel positions, 5. Press the SET/CLR button to being near facilities using radio using a TPMS relearn tool, in the begin the sensor matching wave frequencies similar to the following order: driver side front tire, process.
Page 332: Tire Inspection
10-58 Vehicle Care The tire has a puncture, cut, Tire Inspection 10. Proceed to the passenger side or other damage that cannot rear tire, and repeat the We recommend that the tires, be repaired well because of procedure in Step 8. including the spare tire, if the the size or location of the 11.
Page 333 Vehicle Care 10-59 Adjust the front and rear tires to WARNING the recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Loading Information label after parts to which it is fastened, can the tires have been rotated. See make wheel nuts become loose Tire Pressure on page 10 52 after time.
Page 334: When It Is Time For New
10-60 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New The rubber in tires ages over time. at least a month, remove the tires or This also applies for the spare tire, raise the vehicle to reduce the Tires if the vehicle has one, even if it is weight from the tires.
Page 335 Vehicle Care 10-61 number is molded onto the tire's WARNING WARNING sidewall near the tire size. If the tires have an all season tread Tires could explode during Using bias-ply tires on the design, the TPC Spec number improper service. Attempting vehicle may cause the wheel will be followed by MS for mud to mount or dismount a tire...
Page 336: Different Size Tires And Wheels
10-62 Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality The Tire and Loading WARNING Information label indicates the Grading original equipment tires on the If different sized wheels are used, Quality grades can be found vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits there may not be an acceptable where applicable on the tire on page 9 10 for the label level of performance and safety if...
Page 337 Vehicle Care 10-63 Warning: The traction grade use spare tires, tires with course. For example, a tire nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and assigned to this tire is based on 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), a half (1½) times as well on the straight-ahead braking traction or to some limited-production...
Page 338: Wheel Alignment And Tire
10-64 Vehicle Care under the Federal Motor Safety alignment if there is unusual tire Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel wear or if the vehicle is pulling to nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor Standard No. 109. Grades B and one side or the other. If the vehicle System (TPMS) sensors with new A represent higher levels of vibrates when driving on a smooth...
Page 339: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-65 Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat Used Replacement Wheels It is unusual for a tire to blow out WARNING WARNING while driving, especially if the tires are maintained properly. See Tires Replacing a wheel with a used Do not use tire chains.
Page 340 10-66 Vehicle Care A rear blowout, particularly on a WARNING WARNING curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction as Lifting a vehicle and getting Changing a tire can be used in a skid. Stop pressing the under it to do maintenance or dangerous.
Page 341: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 10-67 Tire Sealant and This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and Compressor Kit (With compressor kit. To use the jacking Pressure Relief Button) equipment to change a spare tire safely, follow the instructions below. System Identification Then see Tire Changing on page 10 83.
Page 342 10-68 Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) WARNING which cannot be seen or smelled. Storing the tire sealant and It can cause unconsciousness compressor kit or other and even death. Never run the equipment in the passenger engine in an enclosed area that compartment of the vehicle could has no fresh air ventilation.
Page 343 Vehicle Care 10-69 If the tire has been separated from A. On/Off Button assembly must be replaced. See the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, “Removal and Installation of the B. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or or has a large puncture, the tire is Sealant Canister”...
Page 344 10-70 Vehicle Care heated environment for five minutes. 4. Remove the valve stem cap from 9. Press the on/off button (A) to This will help to inflate the tire the flat tire by turning it turn the tire sealant and faster.
Page 345 Vehicle Care 10-71 reading. The compressor may therefore, Steps 12–18 must be be turned on/off until the done immediately after correct pressure is reached. Step 11. Notice: If the recommended Be careful while handling the pressure cannot be reached after tire sealant and compressor kit approximately 25 minutes, the as it could be warm after...
Page 346 10-72 Vehicle Care If the tire pressure has fallen 20. Wipe off any sealant from the Using the Tire Sealant and more than 68 kPa (10 psi) wheel, tire, and vehicle. Compressor Kit without below the recommended Sealant to Inflate a Tire 21.
Page 347 Vehicle Care 10-73 See If a Tire Goes Flat on 6. Plug the power plug (G) into the 10. Inflate the tire to the page 10 65 for other important accessory power outlet in the recommended inflation safety warnings. vehicle. Unplug all items from pressure using the pressure other accessory power outlets.
Page 348: Button)
10-74 Vehicle Care 11. Press the on/off button (A) to Removal and Installation of the 6. Screw the connector (B) to the turn the tire sealant and canister (A). Sealant Canister compressor kit off. 7. Slide the plastic cover back on. To remove the sealant canister: Be careful while handling the Tire Sealant and...
Page 349 Vehicle Care 10-75 WARNING (Continued) WARNING which cannot be seen or smelled. Storing the tire sealant and It can cause unconsciousness compressor kit or other and even death. Never run the equipment in the passenger engine in an enclosed area that compartment of the vehicle could has no fresh air ventilation.
Page 350 10-76 Vehicle Care The tire sealant and compressor The kit includes: A. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or can be used to temporarily seal Air Only) punctures up to 6 mm (0.25 in) in B. On/Off Button the tread area of the tire. It can also C.
Page 351 Vehicle Care 10-77 Replacement sealant canisters are heated environment for five minutes. available at your local dealer. See This will help to inflate the tire “Removal and Installation of the faster. Sealant Canister” following. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire There is only enough sealant to seal and wheel damage by driving slowly one tire.
Page 352 10-78 Vehicle Care 4. Remove the valve stem cap from 9. Press the on/off button (B) to reading. The compressor may the flat tire by turning it turn the tire sealant and be turned on/off until the counterclockwise. compressor kit on. correct pressure is reached.
Page 353 Vehicle Care 10-79 therefore, Steps 12–18 must be 19. Stop at a safe location and done immediately after check the tire pressure. Refer Step 11. to Steps 1–11 under “Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Be careful while handling the Kit without Sealant to Inflate a tire sealant and compressor kit Tire (Not Punctured).”...
Page 354 10-80 Vehicle Care 20. Wipe off any sealant from the If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire wheel, tire, and vehicle. and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard 21. Dispose of the used tire warning flashers.
Page 355 Vehicle Care 10-81 6. Plug the power plug (H) into the 10. Inflate the tire to the 11. Press the on/off button (B) to accessory power outlet in the recommended inflation turn the tire sealant and vehicle. Unplug all items from pressure using the pressure compressor kit off.
Page 356: Button
10-82 Vehicle Care 4. Replace with a new canister which is available from your dealer. 5. Push the new canister into place. Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit To access the tire sealant and compressor kit: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on With Pressure Relief Button The tire sealant and compressor kit page 2 11.
Page 357: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 10-83 3. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise to remove it. 4. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit. To store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps. Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools To access the spare tire and tools: A.
Page 358 10-84 Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Do not try to remove plastic caps 6. Put the compact spare tire from the cover or center cap. near you. Installing the Spare Tire 3. Pull the cover or center cap WARNING away from the wheel.
Page 359 Vehicle Care 10-85 Notice: Make sure that the jack WARNING lift head is in the correct position or you may damage your vehicle. Lifting a vehicle and getting The repairs would not be covered under it to do maintenance or by your warranty.
Page 360 10-86 Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) WARNING an emergency, a cloth or a paper Never use oil or grease on bolts towel can be used; however, use or nuts because the nuts might a scraper or wire brush later to come loose. The vehicle's wheel remove all rust or dirt.
Page 361 Vehicle Care 10-87 Notice: Wheel covers will not fit WARNING (Continued) on the vehicle's compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on aftermarket manufacturer when the compact spare, the cover or using accessory locking wheel the spare could be damaged. nuts.
Page 362 10-88 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and 5. Turn the retainer nut clockwise 3. Replace the jack and tools in Tools With a Screw in Fastener to secure the tire. their original storage location. 6. Place the floor cover on the 4.
Page 363: Compact Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 10-89 Compact Spare Tire Jump Starting so a trip can be completed and the full-size tire repaired or replaced when possible. However, the Jump Starting (On-board WARNING compact spare tire will last longer with eAssist Only) and be in good shape if it is Driving with more than one replaced as soon as possible.
Page 364 10-90 Vehicle Care Key Access Keyless Access If the vehicle is started, the on board jump start function will be Place the ignition key in the run With the brake pedal not applied, automatically disabled. If the vehicle position and proceed as follows: press and hold the ENGINE START/ cranks but does not start, the STOP button for more than...
Page 365: Without Eassist
Vehicle Care 10-91 Jump Starting (with or Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to without eAssist) the vehicle that would not be covered by the warranty. For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery on Trying to start the vehicle by page 10 29.
Page 366 10-92 Vehicle Care These locations are used instead of Notice: If any accessories are left WARNING a direct connection to the battery. on or plugged in during the jump starting procedure, they could be 1. Check the other vehicle. It must Using a match near a battery can damaged.
Page 367 Vehicle Care 10-93 6. Do not let the other end of the 8. Connect the other end of the WARNING red positive (+) cable touch black negative (–) cable to an metal. Connect it to the unpainted heavy metal engine Fans or other moving engine positive (+) terminal of the good part (D) away from the dead...
Page 368 10-94 Vehicle Care Notice: If the jumper cables are To disconnect the jumper cables connected or removed in the from both vehicles: wrong order, electrical shorting 1. Disconnect the black may occur and damage the negative ( ) cable from the vehicle.
Page 369: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-95 Towing Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle Towing towing: Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing means What is the towing capacity towing the vehicle behind another Notice: To avoid damage, the of the towing vehicle? Be vehicle, such as behind a motor disabled vehicle should be towed...
Page 370 10-96 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing (With If the vehicle must be towed, a dolly 3. Set the parking brake. should be used. See "Dolly Towing" Automatic Transmission) 4. Following the manufacturer's that follows for more information. instructions, attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle.
Page 371 Vehicle Care 10-97 The vehicle was not designed to be Use the following procedure to dolly 7. Release the parking brake only towed from the rear with all four tow the vehicle from the front: after the vehicle being towed is wheels on the ground.
Page 372: Appearance Care
10-98 Vehicle Care Appearance Care exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) If necessary, use non-abrasive can result in damage or removal cleaners that are marked safe for of paint and decals. painted surfaces to remove foreign Exterior Care matter. Rinse the vehicle well, before Washing the Vehicle washing and after, to remove all Occasional hand waxing or mild...
Page 373 Vehicle Care 10-99 For aluminum, never use auto or Replace the wiper blades if they are Wheels and Trim — Aluminum chrome polish, steam, or caustic worn or damaged. Damage can be or Chrome soap to clean. A coating of wax, caused by extreme dusty Use a soft, clean cloth with mild rubbed to a high polish, is...
Page 374 10-100 Vehicle Care Notice: To avoid surface damage, Body Component Lubrication Original manufacturer replacement do not use strong soaps, parts will provide the corrosion Lubricate all key lock cylinders, chemicals, abrasive polishes, protection while maintaining the hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the cleaners, brushes, or cleaners vehicle warranty.
Page 375: Interior Care
Vehicle Care 10-101 Interior Care Cleaners may contain solvents that A concentrated soap solution can become concentrated in the will leave a residue that creates To prevent dirt particle abrasions, interior. Before using cleaners, read streaks and attracts dirt. Do not regularly clean the vehicle's interior.
Page 376 10-102 Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet 3. Start on the outside edge of the Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and soil and gently rub toward the Other Plastic Surfaces Start by vacuuming the surface center. Fold the cleaning cloth to using a soft brush attachment. If a Use a soft microfiber cloth a clean area frequently to rotating brush attachment is being...
Page 377: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-103 Floor Mats Do not use cleaners that increase Use the following guidelines for gloss, especially on the instrument proper floor mat usage: panel. Reflected glare can decrease The original equipment floor WARNING visibility through the windshield mats were designed for your under certain conditions.
Page 378 10-104 Vehicle Care Removing and Replacing the Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet Floor Mats retainers and snap into position. Pull up on the rear of the floor mat Make sure the floor mat is properly to unlock each retainer and remove.
Page 379: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing Maintenance Your vehicle is an important competitively priced maintenance investment. This section describes and repair services. With trained the required maintenance for the technicians, the dealer is the place vehicle.
Page 380 11-2 Service and Maintenance The Tire Rotation and Required Additional Required The Additional Required Services are the responsibility of the Services Normal are for Services Severe are for vehicles vehicle owner. It is recommended to vehicles that: that are: have your dealer perform these Carry passengers and cargo Mainly driven in heavy city traffic services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
Page 381: Maintenance Schedule
Service and Maintenance 11-3 Maintenance Refer to the information in the Engine Oil Change Maintenance Schedule Additional Schedule When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Required Services Severe chart. SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within Owner Checks and Services WARNING the next 1 000 km/600 mi.
Page 382 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check windshield washer fluid Visually check for fluid leaks. Tire Rotation and Required level. See Washer Fluid on Services Every 12 000 km/ Inspect engine air cleaner filter. page 10 25. 7,500 mi See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Visually inspect windshield wiper page 10 15.
Page 383 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Visually inspect fuel system for Check ignition transmission lock. Check tire sealant expiration damage or leaks. See Ignition Transmission Lock date, if equipped. See Tire Check on page 10 31. Sealant and Compressor Kit Visually inspect exhaust system (With Pressure Relief Button) on and nearby heat shields for Check parking brake and...
Page 384 11-6 Service and Maintenance...
Page 385 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Footnotes — Maintenance b) Check all fuel and vapor lines Schedule Additional Required and hoses for proper hook up, Services — Normal routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has a) Or every two years, whichever one, works properly.
Page 386 11-8 Service and Maintenance...
Page 387: Services
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Special Application Additional Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Maintenance and Care Services — Severe a) Or every two years, whichever Vehicles using DOT 4 brake fluid Your vehicle is an important comes first. only: Change brake/clutch investment and caring for it properly hydraulic fluid every two years.
Page 388 11-10 Service and Maintenance Battery Brakes Hoses The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Hoses transport fluids and should the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. be regularly inspected to ensure additional electrical accessories. that there are no cracks or leaks.
Page 389 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Shocks and Struts Tires Vehicle Care Shocks and struts help aid in control Tires need to be properly inflated, To help keep the vehicle looking like for a smoother ride. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining new, vehicle care products are the tires can save money, fuel, and available from your dealer.
Page 390 11-12 Service and Maintenance Windshield Wiper Blades For safety, appearance, and the Wiper blades need to be cleaned best viewing, keep the windshield and kept in good condition to clean and clear. provide a clear view. Signs of damage include Signs of wear include streaking, scratches, cracks, and chips.
Page 391: Lubricants, And Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-13 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of Engine Oil the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10 11. Engine Coolant (Except Vehicles with 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
Page 392 11-14 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Key Lock Cylinders Canada 10953474). Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723) Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Release Pawl Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No.
Page 393: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 55560894 A3128C Engine Oil Filter 2.0L L4 Engine 12605566 PF457G 2.4L L4 Engine...
Page 394: Maintenance Records
11-16 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 395 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 396 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 397: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 398: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.0L L4 Engine 7.8 L 8.2 qt...
Page 399: Engine Specifications
Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid* (Drain and Refill) 2.0L L4 Engine, 6–Speed Automatic — — (Transmission Requires No Fluid Replacement) 2.4L L4 Engine, 6–Speed Automatic 8.4 L 8.9 qt Wheel Nut Torque 150 Y 110 lb ft *See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 14 for information on checking fluid level.
Page 400: Engine Drive Belt Routing
12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.4L LUK Engine 2.4L LEA Engine Belt removal and installation 2.0L LHU Engine requires special tools. See your dealer for service.
Page 401: Customer Information
Canada) ....13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Buick. Normally, any concerns Customer Satisfaction the United States with the sales transaction or the Procedure (Mexico) .
Page 402 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Buick, remember case will generally be heard within member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be 40 days. If you do not agree with the it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility.
Page 403: Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
Customer Information 13-3 Customer Satisfaction STEP THREE — Canadian approximately 70 days. We believe Owners: In the event that you do our impartial program offers Procedure (Mexico) not feel your concerns have been advantages over courts in most addressed after following the jurisdictions because it is informal, procedure outlined in Steps One quick, and free of charge.
Page 404: Customer Assistance Offices (U.s. And Canada)
Explain your case to your dealer Phone number However, if a customer wishes to service agent, service manager, write or e-mail Buick, the letter Model year dealer sales agent, or sales should be addressed to: manager, depending on your case.
Page 405 All Overseas Locations 1-888-751-5301 20:00 hours, and Saturdays from Please contact the local General El Salvador 08:00 to 15:00 hours. Motors Business Unit. All e-mail inquiries to the Customer 800-6273 Assistance Center (CAC) should be Honduras sent to: cac.buick@gm.com. 800-0122-6101...
Page 406: Online Owner Center
Buick Owner Centre (Canada) maintenance records. buickowner.ca Text Telephone (TTY) Buick dealer locator for Users (U.S. and Canada) Take a trip to the Buick Owner service nationwide. Centre: To assist customers who are deaf, Exclusive privileges and offers. Chat live with online help...
Page 407: Gm Mobility Reimbursement
Roadside Assistance is not a part of offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. When calling Roadside Assistance, call the GM Mobility Assistance Buick and General Motors of have the following information Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text Canada Limited reserve the right to ready:...
Page 408 13-8 Customer Information Buick and General Motors of driven. Assistance is also given Services Specific to Canada Limited reserve the right to when the vehicle is stuck in Canadian Purchased Vehicles limit services or payment to an sand, mud, or snow.
Page 409 The Roadside renewal of this program at the end the Roadside Assistance advisor Assistance program is not part of, of its term, contact the Buick will help you make arrangements or included, in the coverage Customer Assistance Center...
Page 410 *Dealership Location existing Roadside Assistance If the vehicle cannot be received Assistance: Information program guidelines. If the costs by the nearest Buick dealer due regarding addresses and exceed the amount authorized to scheduling conflicts, the telephone numbers for Buick for these services, you must pay vehicle will be taken to a safe dealers.
Page 411 Cost of towing a trailer when reported that the vehicle has unforeseen circumstances, such choosing a Buick dealer that is been repaired, Roadside as natural phenomena of an nearest to the temporary storage Assistance will provide bus or extraordinary nature, facility for the disabled vehicle.
Page 412: Courtesy Transportation
Assistance program. For more urged to do so as early in the work Buick reserves the right to make information, see your new vehicle day as possible to allow for any changes or discontinue the warranty.
Page 413 Customer Information 13-13 entitled “Warranty and Owner Public Transportation or Fuel Rental reimbursement will be limited Assistance Information” furnished Reimbursement and must be supported by original with each new vehicle provides receipts. This requires that you sign If the vehicle requires overnight detailed warranty coverage and complete a rental agreement warranty repairs, and public...
Page 414: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)
13-14 Customer Information General Motors reserves the right to Collision parts are the best choice to As a result, these parts may fit unilaterally modify, change, ensure that the vehicle's designed poorly, exhibit premature durability/ or discontinue Courtesy appearance, durability, and safety corrosion problems, and may not Transportation at any time and to are preserved.
Page 415 Customer Information 13-15 Vehicle make, model, and quality of coverage afforded by If a Crash Occurs model year. various insurance policy terms. If there has been an injury, call Many insurance policies provide Vehicle Identification emergency services for help. Do not reduced protection to the GM Number (VIN).
Page 416: Service Publications Ordering Information
13-16 Customer Information be original equipment parts, either In such cases, you can have control Owner Information new Genuine GM parts or recycled of the repair and parts choices as Owner publications are written original GM parts. Remember, long as the cost stays within specifically for owners and intended recycled parts will not be covered reasonable limits.
Page 417: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information 13-17 Reporting Safety ORDER TOLL FREE: However, NHTSA cannot 1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday become involved in individual Defects 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. For Credit Card Orders Only Reporting Safety Defects (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit To contact NHTSA, you may...
Page 418: Government
Transport Canada Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: information about the vehicle’s immediately, and notify General Buick Customer Assistance Center performance and how it is driven. Motors of Canada Limited. Call P.O. Box 33136 For example, the vehicle uses...
Page 419: Event Data Recorders
Customer Information 13-19 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 Data in which crashes and injuries occur. consent of the vehicle owner or, Recorder (EDR).
Page 420: Onstar
13-20 Customer Information ® OnStar Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement If the vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that may also record data in crash or vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that near crash like situations.
Page 421: Onstar Services
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Push Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands. OnStar Services Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency .
Page 422: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar OnStar Services Navigation Push to get a priority connection to an Emergency Advisor available OnStar navigation requires the 24/7 to: Emergency Directions and Connections Get help for an emergency. service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, Be a Good Samaritan or the built-in system can automatically Push to receive directions or...
Page 423 OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands Repeat Other Navigation Services During a Planned Route Available from OnStar 1. Push . System responds: OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers Cancel Route “OnStar ready,” then a tone. to send destinations from Google 2. Say “Repeat.” System responds 1.
Page 424 14-4 OnStar Connections End a Call Place a Call Using a Stored Number OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows Push . System responds: “Call calls to be made and received from ended.” 1. Push . System responds: the vehicle. The vehicle can also be “OnStar ready.”...
Page 425: Onstar Additional
OnStar 14-5 Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Information Automatic Crash Response, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, and Push to request account transfer...
Page 426 14-6 OnStar OnStar service cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on available dealer installed TTY your vehicle is in a place where page 13 20 for information system can provide in-vehicle OnStar has an agreement with a regarding Part 15 of the Federal access to all of the OnStar services, wireless service provider for service Communications Commission (FCC)
Page 427 OnStar 14-7 Warranty Global Positioning Cellular and GPS Antennas System (GPS) OnStar equipment may be Avoid placing items over or near the warranted as part of the new-vehicle antenna to prevent blocking cellular Obstruction of the GPS can limited warranty. The manufacturer and GPS signal reception.
Page 428 14-8 OnStar Add-on Electrical Equipment Privacy The OnStar system is integrated The complete OnStar Privacy into the electrical architecture of the Statement may be found at vehicle. Do not add any electrical www.onstar.com. Privacy-sensitive equipment. See Add-On Electrical users of wireless communications Equipment on page 9 52.
Page 429 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Antilock Brake What Will You See after an System (ABS) ....9-33 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-26 Warning Light .
Page 430 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) CD Player ..... 7-24 High Intensity Discharge Center Console Storage ..4-3 Battery .
Page 431 INDEX Clutch, Hydraulic ... . . 10-15 Customer Assistance ..13-6 Door Collision Damage Repair ..13-14 Offices .
Page 432 INDEX Engine (cont'd) Fluid Drive Belt Routing ... .12-4 Automatic Transmission ..10-14 E85 Fuel ..... . . 9-49 Exhaust .
Page 433: High Intensity Discharge
INDEX Fuel (cont'd) Gauges (cont'd) Headlamps (cont'd) Recommended ....9-47 Tachometer ....5-11 High-Beam On Light .
Page 434: Traction Control System
INDEX Lights Airbag Readiness ... . .5-14 Ignition Positions ..9-15, 9-17 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..10-46 Antilock Brake System Ignition Transmission Lock Lamps...
Page 435: For Children (Latch)
INDEX Locks Messages Monitor System, Tire Door ......2-9 Anti-theft Alarm System ..5-33 Pressure .
Page 436 INDEX Older Children, Restraints ..3-34 Power Online Owner Center ..13-6 Door Locks ....2-10 Park ®...
Page 437 INDEX Remote Vehicle Start ... 2-8 Rotation, Tires ....10-58 Replacement Bulbs ... 10-37 Routing, Engine Drive Belt .
Page 438 i-10 INDEX Seats Servicing the Airbag ... 3-32 Steering ......9-4 Adjustment, Front .
Page 439 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont'd) Transmission Sealant and Automatic .....9-28 Tachometer ....5-11 Compressor Kit .
Page 440 i-12 INDEX Windows ..... . 2-16 Messages ....5-35 Vehicle Warning Power .

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