Page 7: Table Of Contents
Steering Wheel Lane Departure Adjustment ....1-11 Warning (LDW) ... . . 1-18 Interior Lighting ....1-11 Side Blind Zone Exterior Lighting .
Page 9 1. Air Vents on page 8-6. 7. Hazard Warning Flashers on 14. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 6-4. page 5-2. 2. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6-2. 8. Passenger Airbag Status 15. Horn on page 5-3. Indicator on page 5-13. Turn Signal Lever.
Page 10 The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) This section provides a brief transmitter may work up to 60 m overview about some of the (197 ft) away from the vehicle. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. The RKE transmitter can have one of the two symbols for the remote For more detailed information, refer...
Page 11: Remote Vehicle Start
See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System To cancel a remote start, do one of Operation on page 2-3. the following: Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold If equipped with this feature, the until the parking lamps turn off.
Page 12: Windows
Manually locking the driver door also automatically locks all other doors. See Door Locks on page 2-11 for additional information. The power window switches are To open the trunk, press on the located on the driver door. Each center stack or press passenger door has a switch that the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) controls only that window.
Page 13: Seat Adjustment
If available, move the lever up or If available, move the lever up or down to manually raise or lower down to raise or lower the front of To adjust a manual seat: the seat. the seat cushion. 1. Lift the handle at the front of See Seat Adjustment on page 3-3.
Page 14 To return the seatback to an upright To adjust a power driver seat, position: if equipped: 1. Lift the lever fully without Move the seat forward or applying pressure to the rearward by sliding the control seatback, and the seatback forward or rearward.
Page 15: Heated Seats
Press the control once for the highest setting. With each press of the control, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Three lights indicate the highest setting and one light the lowest. See Heated Front Seats on page 3-6.
Page 16: System
Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle. For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime The passenger sensing system use to avoid glare from the turns off the front outboard headlamps from behind.
Page 17 The front reading lamps are located in the overhead console. The interior lamps control located in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps. To adjust the steering wheel: Press to turn the lamps off, even when a door is open. 1.
Page 18: Windshield Wiper/Washer
Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the right side of the steering If equipped with fog lamps,...
Page 19: Climate Controls
Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be INT band up for more controlled with these systems. frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. Use to turn the wipers off. For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down.
Page 20: Transmission
DSC allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. To use the DSC feature: 1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) to the left into the (+) or ( ) manual position. 2. Press the shift lever forward (+) to upshift or rearward ( ) to downshift.
Page 21: Radio(S)
2. Select Set Time. 3. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to Stations from all bands can be adjust the highlighted number. stored in the favorite lists in any order. Up to six stations can be 4. Press TUNE/MENU to select the Press to turn the system stored in each favorite page and the next number.
Page 22: Satellite Radio
To set the time: 1. Press the CONFIG button to ® Vehicles with a SiriusXM satellite Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm enter the menu options or radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB press .
Page 23: Steering Wheel Controls
See Bluetooth (Overview) on Press to interact with the page 7-20 or Bluetooth (Voice available Bluetooth, OnStar, Recognition) on page 7-25 or or navigation system. Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on Press to silence the page 7-22. vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on.
Page 24: Center (Dic)
Move the thumbwheel down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease The DIC display is in the center of If equipped, FCA is intended to help speed. the instrument cluster. It shows the avoid or reduce the harm caused by status of many vehicle systems.
Page 25: Warning (Ldw)
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ACCESSORY, or until the driver on page 9-47. door is opened within 10 minutes of If equipped, this system uses turning off the vehicle. See Retained sensors on the rear bumper to Accessory Power (RAP) on assist with parking and avoiding page 9-22.
Page 26: Stability Control
To turn off both traction control Accessory Power (RAP). See and StabiliTrak, press and hold Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-22. button, until the traction off light and the StabiliTrak OFF Press switch (1) to the first detent position. light illuminate.
Page 27: Tire Pressure Monitor
The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with This vehicle may have a Tire the vehicle is first started, and then the engine off. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). turn off as the vehicle is driven.
Page 28: Economy
TTY Users (U.S. Only): When road and weather 1-888-889-2438 conditions are appropriate, use Canada: 1-800-268-6800 cruise control. New Buick owners are automatically Always follow posted speed enrolled in the Roadside Assistance limits or drive more slowly when Program. conditions require.
Page 107: Adjustment
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Safety Belt Reminders ..5-11 Information Displays Airbag Readiness Light ..5-12 Driver Information Controls Passenger Airbag Status Center (DIC) ....5-23 Indicator .
Page 108: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Vehicle Personalization ..5-32 Steering Wheel Universal Remote System Steering Wheel Controls Universal Remote System . . . 5-37 Adjustment Universal Remote System Programming .
Page 109: Heated Steering Wheel
Instruments and Controls Heated Steering Wheel Windshield Wiper/Washer (Mute/End Call): Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call.
Page 110 Instruments and Controls Clear snow and ice from the wiper (Windshield Washer): Pull blades and windshield before using the windshield wiper lever toward them. If frozen to the windshield, you to spray windshield washer fluid carefully loosen or thaw them. and activate the wipers.
Page 111: Infotainment System
Instruments and Controls Compass Clock 4. Press TUNE/MENU to select the next number. The vehicle may have a compass The infotainment system controls 5. To save the time and return to display on the Driver Information are used to access the time and the Time and Date menu, press Center (DIC).
Page 112 Instruments and Controls Setting the Clock (Radio with Day + or Day : Press the Day + Caution or Day display buttons to increase CD and Touch Screen) or decrease the day. The clock is in the center stack Leaving electrical equipment Display: Press Display to turn the display.
Page 113: Cigarette Lighter
Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, Cigarette Lighter Ashtrays be sure to follow the installation If equipped with a cigarette lighter, it If equipped with a removable instructions included with the is located on the instrument panel ashtray, the ashtray can be placed equipment.
Page 114 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators...
Page 115: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Cluster Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 116: Trip Odometer
5-10 Instruments and Controls Speedometer Trip Odometer Fuel Gauge The speedometer shows the The trip odometer can show how far vehicle's speed in either kilometers the vehicle has been driven since per hour (km/h) or miles per the trip odometer was last reset. hour (mph).
Page 117: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Here are four things that some Engine Coolant Safety Belt Reminders owners ask about. None of these Temperature Gauge Driver Safety Belt Reminder show a problem with your fuel gauge: Light At the service station, the fuel There is a driver safety belt pump shuts off before the gauge reminder light on the instrument...
Page 118: Airbag Readiness Light
5-12 Instruments and Controls Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on Reminder Light if an object is put on the seat such There is a passenger safety belt as a briefcase, handbag, grocery reminder light near the passenger bag, laptop, or other electronic airbag status indicator.
Page 119: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Passenger Airbag Status If the word ON is lit on the Warning (Continued) passenger airbag status indicator, it Indicator means that the front outboard away. See Airbag Readiness passenger frontal airbag and knee The vehicle has a passenger Light on page 5-12 for more airbag are allowed to inflate.
Page 120: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
5-14 Instruments and Controls system. Have it checked by your Caution (Continued) dealer. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery. the vehicle fuel economy might If a short distance must be driven not be as good, and the engine with the light on, be sure to turn off might not run as smoothly.
Page 121 Instruments and Controls 5-15 Check that good quality fuel is least 10 seconds, and restart the Caution (Continued) used. Poor fuel quality causes engine. If the light is still flashing, the engine not to run as follow the previous steps and see efficiently as designed and may This could also result in a failure your dealer for service as soon as...
Page 122: Brake System Warning Light
5-16 Instruments and Controls Emissions Inspection and is not on while the vehicle is in Brake System Warning ON/RUN or Service Only Mode. Maintenance Programs Light See your dealer for assistance in Depending on where you live, your verifying proper operation of the The vehicle brake system consists vehicle may be required to malfunction indicator lamp.
Page 123: Electric Parking Brake Light
Instruments and Controls 5-17 If the light comes on while driving, a released, or while driving, there is a chime sounds. Pull off the road and problem with the EPB system. stop. The pedal might be harder to A message may also display in the push or go closer to the floor.
Page 124: Vehicle Ahead Indicator
5-18 Instruments and Controls taken to a dealer as soon as If the regular brake system warning This light comes on green when the possible. See Parking Brake on light is not on, the vehicle still has system is on and ready to operate. page 9-31 for more information.
Page 125: Traction Off Light
Instruments and Controls 5-19 ® Traction Off Light StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light This light comes on briefly while This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, starting the engine. If it does not, This light comes on briefly when the have the vehicle serviced by your have the vehicle serviced by your...
Page 126: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls If the indicator/warning light is on When the Light Is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light and flashing, the TCS and/or the This indicates that one or more of StabiliTrak system is actively the tires are significantly Caution working.
Page 127: Low Fuel Warning Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 This light should come on briefly as This light comes on for a few serviced by your dealer. If the the engine is started. If it does not seconds when the ignition is turned system is working normally, the come on, have the vehicle serviced on as a check to indicate it is indicator light turns off.
Page 128: Front Fog Lamp Light
5-22 Instruments and Controls Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light Door Ajar Light For vehicles with front fog lamps, For vehicles with cruise control, the If equipped, this light comes on this light comes on when the front cruise control light is white when the when a door is open or not securely fog lamps are in use.
Page 129: Information Displays
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Information Displays DIC Operation and Displays 1. SET/CLR (Set/Clear): Press to set or clear the menu item when The DIC has different displays it is displayed. Driver Information which can be accessed by using the DIC buttons on the turn signal lever. (Thumbwheel): Use to Center (DIC) The DIC displays trip, fuel, and...
Page 130 5-24 Instruments and Controls Fuel Range Fuel Range (mpg). The instantaneous fuel economy reflects only the current Average Fuel Economy This display shows the approximate fuel economy and changes distance the vehicle can be driven Instantaneous Fuel Economy frequently as driving conditions without refueling.
Page 131 Instruments and Controls 5-25 Tire Pressure shown on the DIC. The timer will Remaining Oil Life record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, Remaining Oil Life This display shows an estimate of and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after the oil's remaining useful life. Battery Voltage which the display will return to zero.
Page 132: Vehicle Messages
5-26 Instruments and Controls the next oil change. To reset the Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and Engine Oil Life System, press SET/ Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC CLR while the Remaining Oil Life indicate the status of the vehicle or display is active.
Page 133: Brake System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-27 Brake System Messages Release it before you attempt to Door Ajar Messages drive. See Parking Brake on BRAKE FLUID LOW DRIVER DOOR OPEN page 9-31 for more information. This message is displayed when the This message may display when the SERVICE PARKING BRAKE brake fluid level is low.
Page 134: Engine Oil Messages
5-28 Instruments and Controls TRUNK OPEN COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD HIGH COOLANT COOLANT TEMPERATURE This message will display when the trunk is open. Close the trunk This message will display if the This message displays if the coolant completely. coolant is low. See Engine Coolant temperature is hot.
Page 135: Fuel System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-29 OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP message stays on, the vehicle See Starting the Vehicle with a Low should be taken to your dealer for Transmitter Battery under Remote ENGINE service as soon as possible. Keyless Entry (RKE) System This message displays if low oil Operation on page 2-3.
Page 136: Ride Control System Messages
5-30 Instruments and Controls FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED, condition causing the system to be SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT disabled. See Ultrasonic Parking CLEAN WINDSHIELD SYSTEM OFF Assist on page 9-40. This message displays when the This message indicates that the SERVICE FRONT CAMERA Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and driver has turned the system off.
Page 137: Security Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-31 message is displayed, the system TRACTION CONTROL ON TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your AIR TO TIRE This message displays when the driving accordingly. See your dealer Traction Control System (TCS) is On vehicles with the Tire Pressure for service.
Page 138: Transmission Messages
5-32 Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle Personalization SERVICE TRANSMISSION WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This message displays if there is a Use the audio system controls to problem with the transmission. See access the personalization menus This message may display when the your dealer.
Page 139 Instruments and Controls 5-33 2. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to Vehicles with a navigation system Remote Start Auto Heat Seats highlight Vehicle Settings. Press will display a checkmark to indicate On vehicles with remote start and the CONFIG button until Vehicle this feature is on.
Page 140 5-34 Instruments and Controls Chime Volume Side Blind Zone Alert On or Off. Press BACK to confirm the selection and move back to the This allows the selection of the This allows the Side Blind Zone last menu. chime volume level. Alert feature to be turned on or off.
Page 141 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Open Door Anti Lock Out Press the TUNE/MENU knob when 1 Minute, or 2 Minutes. Press Auto Door Unlock is highlighted. BACK to confirm and go back to the When on, all doors will lock. The Turn the knob to select All Doors, last menu.
Page 142 5-36 Instruments and Controls Remote Lock/Unlock/Start Remote Door Unlock Remote Unlock Feedback This allows selection of which doors If equipped, this allows selection of Select Remote Lock/Unlock/Start what type of feedback is given when and the following may be displayed will unlock when pressing on the unlocking the vehicle with the RKE...
Page 143: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-37 Universal Remote Do not use the Universal Remote Make sure the hand-held transmitter system with any garage door opener has a new battery for quick and System that does not have the stop and accurate transmission of the reverse feature.
Page 144 5-38 Instruments and Controls 2. At the same time, press and programming is complete. hold both the hand-held There is no need to transmitter button and one of the complete Steps 4 6. three Universal Remote system If the indicator light does buttons to be used to operate not come on or the garage the garage door.
Page 145 Instruments and Controls 5-39 6. Inside the vehicle, press and Radio Signals for Canada and If the programming did not work, hold the newly programmed replace Step 2 under Programming Some Gate Operators Universal Remote system button the Universal Remote System with For questions or programming help for two seconds and then the following:...
Page 146: Universal Remote System Operation
5-40 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Erasing Universal Remote Reprogramming a Single System Buttons Universal Remote System Operation Button Erase all programmed buttons when Using the Universal Remote vehicle ownership is terminated. To reprogram any of the system System buttons: To erase: Press and hold the appropriate...
Page 155 Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player ....7-15 System Auxiliary Devices ... . 7-17 Infotainment Phone Read the following pages to...
Page 156 Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the The vehicle has Retained Theft-Deterrent Feature road while driving, do the following Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, The theft-deterrent feature works by while the vehicle is parked: the audio system can be played learning a portion of the Vehicle even after the ignition is turned off.
Page 157 Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD) 1. RADIO/BAND Changes the band while listening to the radio. Selects the radio when listening to a different audio source. 2. Buttons 1 6 Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations. (Previous/Reverse) Radio: Seeks the previous station.
Page 158 Infotainment System 10. CD Slot 14. CONFIG (Configuration) (Next/Forward) Insert a CD. Opens the settings menu. Radio: Seeks the next station. 11. TONE 15. INFO (Information) CD: Selects the next track Opens the tone menu. Radio: Shows available or fast forwards within a information about the BACK track.
Page 159 Infotainment System Operation Menu System (Radio with CD) BACK: For radios with CD and touch Press to: Controls screen, see Using the System in Exit a menu. The infotainment system is operated the infotainment manual. by using the pushbuttons, Return from a submenu screen Controls multifunction knobs, menus shown to the previous menu screen.
Page 160 Infotainment System Activating a Setting Turning a Function On or Off Press BACK to delete the last character in the sequence or press and hold to delete the entire character sequence. Audio Settings The audio settings can be set for each radio band and each audio 1.
Page 161 Infotainment System Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, System Settings The level of volume compensation and Bass can be selected, or the auto volume Configuring the Number of feature can be turned off. 1. Press the TONE button. Favorite Pages 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2.
Page 162: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System Radio INFO: Press to display additional Selecting a Station information that may be available for Seek Tuning the current song. AM-FM Radio If the radio station is not known: : Press to search for For radios with CD and touch stations.
Page 163 Infotainment System Station Lists 3. Select the programming type. 2. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob until A list of stations that transmit Radio Settings displays. Press 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. programming of the selected the TUNE/MENU knob to display 2. Select AM or FM Station List. All type displays.
Page 164 7-10 Infotainment System XM Categories: If equipped, turn To scroll through the pages, press To recall a preset station from a the TUNE/MENU knob to highlight the FAV 1-2-3 (favorites) button. The favorites page: the category. Press the TUNE/ current page number displays above 1.
Page 165: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System 7-11 AS displays on the radio when using broadcast incorrect information that SiriusXM Satellite Radio has a wide autostore presets. causes the radio features to work variety of programming and improperly. If this happens, contact commercial-free music, coast to Autostore does not delete the radio station.
Page 166 7-12 Infotainment System TUNE/MENU: Turn to select a To add or remove categories: Selecting a Channel Using the channel. TUNE/MENU Knob 1. Press the CONFIG button. INFO: Press to display additional To select a channel using the 2. Select Radio Settings. TUNE/MENU knob: information that may be available 3.
Page 167 Infotainment System 7-13 Storing a Channel as a Favorite Loading XM: The audio system is No Information: The system is acquiring and processing audio and working properly. No text or To store the channel to a position in text data. No action is needed. This informational messages are the list, press and hold the message should disappear shortly.
Page 168: Radio Reception
7-14 Infotainment System Unknown: If this message is SiriusXM Satellite Radio received when tuned to channel 0, Service FM signals only reach about 16 to there could be a receiver fault. 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service Consult with your dealer.
Page 169: Backglass Antenna
Infotainment System 7-15 Backglass Antenna Audio Players Caution The AM-FM antenna is integrated CD Player Do not apply aftermarket glass with the rear window defogger in the tinting with metallic film. The rear window. Do not scratch the For radios with CD and touch inside surface or damage the lines metallic film in some tinting screen, see CD Player in the...
Page 170 7-16 Infotainment System of the music or video that has been INFO (Information): Press to Information about the disc and recorded, or the way the disc has display additional information about current track is shown on the been handled. the current track that may be display depending on the data available.
Page 171: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-17 Genres The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, Selecting an MP3 Track or upside down. Folder View Using the control buttons: The air is very humid. Try the To search for tracks: Press to select the disc again later. 1.
Page 172: Portable Audio Devices
7-18 Infotainment System Artists The AUX input and USB port (if If equipped with a USB port, the equipped) are in the center console. following devices may be connected Albums and controlled by the infotainment 3.5 mm Jack Song Titles system: Podcasts Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to...
Page 173 Infotainment System 7-19 Song Titles Off: Plays tracks in the current Repeat Off: Starts playback from folder in sequential order. the beginning of the current track Podcasts after the last track finishes. Repeat Genres Connecting and Controlling a Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and set To search for tracks: USB Drive Repeat to On or Off, then press the...
Page 174 7-20 Infotainment System Files that do not have any meta Shuffle Functionality Phone data stored in the ID3 tag display Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and set as Unknown. Shuffle Songs (Random) to On Bluetooth (Overview) or Off. Tracks can be searched for by: For radios with CD and touch Playlists* On: Plays current tracks in random...
Page 175 Infotainment System 7-21 Review the controls and Vehicles with a Bluetooth system (Mute/End Call): Press to operation of the infotainment can use a Bluetooth-capable cell end a call, reject a call, or cancel an system. phone with a Hands-Free Profile to operation.
Page 176: Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)
7-22 Infotainment System How to Speak: Speak clearly in a Bluetooth (Infotainment Pairing Information calm and natural voice. Controls) A Bluetooth phone with MP3 capability cannot be paired to Audio System For radios with CD and touch the vehicle as a phone and an screen, see Bluetooth in the When using the Bluetooth system, MP3 player at the same time.
Page 177 Infotainment System 7-23 Pairing a Phone 7. Repeat Steps 1 6 to pair 1. Press the CONFIG button. additional phones. 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Phone Settings or Bluetooth Settings. Listing All Paired and Connected 2. Select Phone Settings or Phones Bluetooth Settings.
Page 178 7-24 Infotainment System The Phone Book menu allows you 2. Enter the character sequence. Accepting a Call to access the phone book stored in See Entering a Character Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to the cell phone to make a call. Sequence in Answer and press TUNE/MENU to accept the call.
Page 179 Infotainment System 7-25 To start a conference while in a Muting a Call 2. Use the keypad to enter the current call: number. To Mute a Call 1. Turn or press the TUNE/ Bluetooth (Voice Turn or press the TUNE/MENU MENU knob.
Page 180 7-26 Infotainment System made using OnStar Hands-Free to the system. To link to a name for the paired cell phone. Calling, if available. See different paired phone, see This name will be used to Linking to a Different Phone indicate which phones are later in this section.
Page 181 Infotainment System 7-27 Deleting a Paired Phone 2. Say Bluetooth. Delete: This command is used to delete individual name tags. If the phone name you want to 3. Say Change phone. delete is unknown, see Listing All Delete All Name Tags: This If another cell phone is Paired and Connected Phones.
Page 182 7-28 Infotainment System To hear all of the numbers Using the Delete All Name Tags Making a Call recognized by the system, say Command Calls can be made using the Verify at any time. This command deletes all stored following commands. name tags in the Hands-Free 1.
Page 183 Infotainment System 7-29 Using the Digit Dial Command Once connected, the person called Call Waiting will be heard through the audio The digit dial command allows a Call waiting must be supported on speakers. phone number to be dialed by the cell phone and enabled by the entering the digits one at a time.
Page 184 7-30 Infotainment System 3. Use the dial or call command to The cell phone must be paired and Voice Pass-Thru dial the number of the third party connected with the Bluetooth Voice pass-thru allows access to the to be called. system before a call can be voice recognition commands on the transferred.
Page 185 Infotainment System 7-31 Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System Trademarks and (DTMF) Tones Unless information is deleted out of License Agreements the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it The Bluetooth system can send will be retained indefinitely. This numbers and the numbers stored as FCC Information includes all saved name tags in the name tags during a call.
Page 186 7-32 Infotainment System iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and Explicit Language Notice: Channels iPod touch are trademarks of Apple with frequent explicit language are Inc., registered in the U.S. and other indicated with an XL preceding the countries. channel name. Channel blocking is available for SiriusXM Satellite Radio receivers by notifying SiriusXM:...
Page 187 Infotainment System 7-33 Furthermore, the AMBER voice Gracenote patents. Gracenote and compression software included in CDDB, MusicID, Media VOCS, the this product is protected by Gracenote logo and logotype, and intellectual property rights including the Powered by Gracenote logo patent rights, copyrights, and trade are either registered trademarks or secrets of Digital Voice trademarks of Gracenote in the...
Page 188 7-34 Infotainment System ® Gracenote End User License YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR Under no circumstances will EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE Gracenote become liable for any This application or device contains GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR payment to you for any information software from Gracenote, Inc.
Page 189 Infotainment System 7-35 The Gracenote Software and each No warranty is made that the Gracenote disclaims all warranties item of Gracenote Data are licensed Gracenote Software or Gracenote express or implied, including, but to you AS IS. Gracenote makes no Servers are error-free or that not limited to, implied warranties of representations or warranties,...
Page 190 7-36 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 197: Table Of Contents
Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Cruise Control Power (RAP) ....9-22 Cruise Control ....9-36 Operating Shifting Into Park .
Page 198: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Trailer Towing Driving Information passenger to handle potential General Towing distractions. Information ....9-53 Distracted Driving Driving Characteristics and Become familiar with vehicle Towing Tips .
Page 199: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Warning between you and the driver in Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
Page 200: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the If the steering wheel is turned until it Steering in Emergencies vehicle is being driven, brake reaches the end of its travel and is There are some situations when normally but do not pump the held against that position for an steering around a problem may brakes.
Page 201: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating Steering or Cornering Skid Slow down and adjust your The vehicle's right wheels can drop too much speed or steering in a driving according to weather off the edge of a road onto the curve causes tires to slip and conditions.
Page 202: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating Pass with caution. Driving on Wet Roads Warning (Continued) Keep windshield wiping Rain and wet roads can reduce equipment in good shape. happens, you and other vehicle vehicle traction and affect your Keep the windshield washer fluid occupants could drown.
Page 203: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Warning Driving on steep hills or through Driving on Snow or Ice Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) mountains is different than driving Drive carefully when there is snow or with the ignition off is on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 204 Driving and Operating The Antilock Brake System (ABS) Blizzard Conditions Warning (Continued) improves vehicle stability during Being stuck in snow can be a hard stops on slippery roads, but serious situation. Stay with the apply the brakes sooner than when If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: vehicle unless there is help nearby.
Page 205: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating pedal slightly so the engine runs Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) faster than the idle speed. This keeps the battery charged to restart damage. Spin the wheels as little the vehicle and to signal for help Adjust the climate control as possible and avoid going with the headlamps.
Page 206: Vehicle Load Limits
9-10 Driving and Operating If the vehicle does need to be towed Tire and Loading Information Warning out, see Label Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Load Limits Vehicle Weight Rating It is very important to know how (GVWR), or either the much weight the vehicle can maximum front or rear Gross...
Page 207 Driving and Operating 9-11 A vehicle-specific Tire and Rating (GAWR) for the front and there will be five 150 lb Loading Information label is rear axle. See Certification passengers in your vehicle, attached to the vehicle's center Label later in this section. the amount of available cargo pillar (B-pillar).
Page 208 9-12 Driving and Operating information on towing a trailer, towing safety rules, and trailering tips. Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg Example 1 (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs).
Page 209 Driving and Operating 9-13 seating positions. The combined fuel, and cargo. Never exceed If you put things inside the weight of the driver, passengers, the GVWR for the vehicle, or the vehicle like suitcases, tools, and cargo should never exceed Gross Axle Weight Rating packages, or anything the vehicle's capacity weight.
Page 210: Starting And Operating
9-14 Driving and Operating Starting and Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) Operating Never stack heavier Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In new brake linings. inside the vehicle so that some of them are above Following break-in, engine speed Caution the tops of the seats.
Page 211 Driving and Operating 9-15 The vehicle has an electronic Automatic Transmission If the vehicle must be shut off in an keyless ignition with pushbutton emergency: If the vehicle is in P (Park), the start. ignition will turn off, and Retained 1.
Page 212: Ignition Positions
9-16 Driving and Operating The ignition will switch from ACC/ The instruments and audio systems Warning ACCESSORY to OFF after will operate as they do in ON/RUN, five minutes to prevent battery but the vehicle will not be able to be Turning off the vehicle while rundown.
Page 213 Driving and Operating 9-17 This is the only position from which 3. Come to a complete stop. Shift Caution the key can be removed. This locks to P (Park) with an automatic the ignition and automatic transmission, or Neutral with a Using a tool to force the key to transmission.
Page 214: Starting The Engine
9-18 Driving and Operating 3 (ON/RUN): The ignition switch A warning tone sounds when the The key lock release is always stays in this position when the driver door is opened if the ignition functional except in the case of an engine is running.
Page 215: Manual Transmission
Driving and Operating 9-19 Starting Procedure (Key Access) is already running. Engine Caution cranking can be stopped by 1. With your foot off the accelerator turning the ignition switch to pedal, turn the ignition key to Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the ACC/ACCESSORY or START.
Page 216 9-20 Driving and Operating Wait at least 15 seconds Starting Procedure (Keyless If the battery in the RKE between each try, to allow the Access) transmitter needs replacing, the cranking motor to cool. When DIC will display a message. The 1.
Page 217: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-21 and the accelerator. If the 2. Open the hood and unwrap the Caution vehicle starts briefly but then electrical cord. For vehicles with stops again, do the same thing. a 2.4L engine, the electrical cord Cranking the engine for long This clears the extra gasoline is located on the passenger side periods of time, by returning the...
Page 218: Shifting Into Park
9-22 Driving and Operating 4. Before starting the engine, be ACCESSORY. Once the key is Leaving the Vehicle with the sure to unplug and store the turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, Engine Running cord as it was before to keep it the radio will continue to work for away from moving engine parts.
Page 219: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-23 If you have to leave the vehicle with Shifting out of Park If the shift lever cannot be moved the engine running, the vehicle must out of P (Park): Automatic Transmission be in P (Park) and the parking 1.
Page 220: Parking Over Things That Burn
9-24 Driving and Operating Parking Parking over Things Engine Exhaust That Burn If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before getting out of Warning the vehicle, move the shift lever into Warning Engine exhaust contains carbon R (Reverse) if parking on a downhill monoxide (CO) which cannot be slope.
Page 221: Running The Vehicle While Parked
Driving and Operating 9-25 Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not running, follow the proper steps to completely sealed.
Page 222 9-26 Driving and Operating of P (Park), ease pressure on the Warning (Continued) shift lever, then push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) as you Do not leave the vehicle when the maintain brake application. Then engine is running. If you have left press the shift lever button and the engine running, the vehicle move the shift lever into another...
Page 223: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-27 N (Neutral): In this position, the Caution (Continued) Caution engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart the engine when damage the transmission. The If the vehicle accelerates slowly, the vehicle is already moving, use repairs would not be covered by or does not shift gears, the N (Neutral) only.
Page 224 9-28 Driving and Operating DSC allows you to shift an The transmission will not automatic transmission similar to a automatically shift to the next lower manual transmission. To use the gear if the engine rpm is too high, DSC feature: nor to the next higher gear when the maximum engine rpm is reached.
Page 225 Driving and Operating 9-29 Manual Transmission 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and Caution 6 (Sixth): Shift into 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and 6 (Sixth) the Do not rest your foot on the same way you do for 2 (Second). clutch pedal while driving or while Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as stopped.
Page 226: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
9-30 Driving and Operating gear does not engage, shift the Brakes Caution transmission to Neutral, release the clutch pedal, and press it back Antilock Brake Do not skip gears while down. Repeat the gear selection. upshifting. This can cause System (ABS) premature wear in the Caution This vehicle has ABS, an advanced...
Page 227: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-31 If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS computer senses that the wheels...
Page 228 9-32 Driving and Operating messages. See Do not drive the vehicle if the red EPB Release . In case of parking brake status light is flashing. To release the EPB: insufficient electrical power, the EPB See your dealer. See cannot be applied or released. 1.
Page 229: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating 9-33 accelerator pedals in preparation for module increases brake pressure at Caution starting the vehicle moving in the each corner of the vehicle until the intended direction. In this case, ABS activates. Minor brake pedal Driving with the parking brake on there is no need to push the switch pulsation or pedal movement during can overheat the brake system...
Page 230: Ride Control Systems
9-34 Driving and Operating During the transition period between Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the when the driver releases the brake driver in keeping the vehicle on the pedal and starts to accelerate to intended path. Traction Control/ drive off on a grade, HSA holds the If cruise control is being used and Electronic Stability...
Page 231 Driving and Operating 9-35 comes on and stays on: Caution 1. Stop the vehicle. Do not repeatedly brake or 2. Turn the engine off and wait accelerate heavily when TCS is 15 seconds. off. The vehicle driveline could 3. Start the engine. be damaged.
Page 232: Cruise Control
9-36 Driving and Operating To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, Cruise Control control will automatically disengage. press and hold the button until The cruise control lets the vehicle . If a the traction off light maintain a speed of about 40 km/h collision alert occurs when cruise StabiliTrak OFF light come on...
Page 233 Driving and Operating 9-37 To set a speed: Increasing Speed While Using (On/Off): Press to turn the Cruise Control cruise control system on or off. An 1. Press to turn cruise white indicator light will turn on or off If the cruise control system is system on.
Page 234: Driver Assistance Systems
9-38 Driving and Operating To slow down in very small downhill, you might have to brake or Driver Assistance increments, move the shift to a lower gear to maintain the Systems thumbwheel toward SET/ vehicle speed. When the brakes are briefly.
Page 235 Driving and Operating 9-39 detected in front. Vehicles may not Collision Alert Warning (Continued) be detected on curves, highway exit ramps, or hills; or due to poor stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, visibility. FCA will not detect another or when following a vehicle too vehicle ahead until it is completely closely, FCA may not provide a in the driving lane.
Page 236: Ultrasonic Parking Assist
9-40 Driving and Operating Selecting the Alert Timing vehicles, or shadows. These alerts behind the vehicle, and at least are normal operation and the 20 cm (8 in) off the ground. The vehicle does not need service. distance objects can be detected may be less during warmer or humid Other Messages weather.
Page 237 Driving and Operating 9-41 URPA operates only at speeds less When the System Does Not PARK ASSIST OFF: If the URPA than 8 km/h (5 mph). system does not activate due to a Seem to Work Properly temporary condition, the message An obstacle is indicated by audible The following messages may be displays on the DIC.
Page 238: Side Blind Zone Alert (Sbza)
9-42 Driving and Operating Side Blind Zone This zone starts at approximately Warning (Continued) the middle of the vehicle and goes Alert (SBZA) back 5 m (16 ft). check mirrors, glance over your If equipped, the Side Blind Zone How the System Works shoulder, and use the turn Alert system is a lane-changing aid signals.
Page 239: Rear Vision Camera (Rvc)
Driving and Operating 9-43 or right-side mirror display will light or object extending out to either side If the SBZA displays do not light up up if a vehicle is detected in that of the vehicle. This is normal system when vehicles are in the blind zone blind zone.
Page 240 9-44 Driving and Operating To return to the previous screen Symbols Warning sooner, do one of the following: The system may have a feature that Press a hard key on the lets the driver view caution symbols The RVC system does not display on the infotainment screen while infotainment system.
Page 241 Driving and Operating 9-45 5. Select Symbols. When a On some vehicles, RCTA can be 3. Select Display. checkmark appears next to the turned on or off through the 4. Select Rear Camera Options. Symbols option, symbols will infotainment system: 5.
Page 242 9-46 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera Location When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The RVC system may not work properly or display a clear image if: The RVC is turned off. See Turning the Rear Camera System On or Off earlier in this section.
Page 243: Lane Departure Warning (Ldw)
Driving and Operating 9-47 Lane Departure Warning Warning (Continued) Warning (LDW) The LDW system is an aid to help and maintain proper vehicle If equipped, LDW may help avoid the vehicle stay in the driving position within the lane, or vehicle crashes due to unintentional lane lane.
Page 244 9-48 Driving and Operating If LDW is on, the LDW indicator will This is normal operation; the vehicle Warning (Continued) appear green if the system detects does not need service. Clean the a left or right lane marking while windshield. rain, or snow, or if the headlamps the vehicle is traveling at 56 km/h Lane markings may not be detected...
Page 245: Recommended Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-49 Fuel Recommended Fuel heard when using gasoline with a higher octane rating, the engine For vehicles with a 2.0L engine, use Use of the recommended fuel is an needs service. premium unleaded gasoline with a important part of the proper Use of Seasonal Fuels posted octane rating of 91 or higher.
Page 246: Gasoline Specifications
9-50 Driving and Operating Gasoline Specifications be affected. The malfunction Caution indicator lamp could turn on and the At a minimum, gasoline should vehicle may not pass a smog-check Do not use fuel containing meet ASTM specification D 4814. test. See methanol.
Page 247: Fuel Additives
Driving and Operating 9-51 Fuel Additives Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) To keep fuel systems clean, TOP To help avoid injuries to you TIER Detergent Gasoline is Open the fuel cap slowly and wait and others, read and follow recommended. See for any hiss noise to stop then all the instructions on the fuel unscrew the cap all the way...
Page 248: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
9-52 Driving and Operating Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) to remove. Reinstall the cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks Remove the container from of fuel cap might not fit properly, after fueling. the vehicle, trunk, or pickup might cause the malfunction Do not top off or overfill the tank.
Page 249: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 9-53 Do not tow a trailer during the Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent damage to the engine, axle or General Towing other parts. When towing a trailer: Information Then, during the first 800 km Do not drive with the liftgate, (500 mi) trailer towing, do not Only use towing equipment that has...
Page 250 9-54 Driving and Operating Before starting, check all trailer hitch Following Distance Making Turns parts and attachments, safety Stay at least twice as far behind the chains, electrical connectors, lamps, Caution vehicle ahead as you would when tires and mirrors. If the trailer has driving the vehicle without a trailer.
Page 251 Driving and Operating 9-55 lamps also flash, telling other grades, the vehicle could show If parking the rig on a hill: drivers the vehicle is turning, signs similar to engine overheating. 1. Press the brake pedal, but do changing lanes or stopping. To avoid this, let the engine run not shift into P (Park) yet.
Page 252 9-56 Driving and Operating 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is Trailer Towing a trailer are all important. It can clear of the chocks. depend on any special equipment (2.0L Engine) on the vehicle, and the amount of 4. Stop and have someone pick up tongue weight the vehicle can carry.
Page 253: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-57 cargo carried in it, and the people After loading the trailer, weigh the bumper-type hitches to it. Use who will be riding in the vehicle. trailer and then the tongue, only a frame-mounted hitch that If there are a lot of options, separately, to see if the weights are does not attach to the bumper.
Page 254 9-58 Driving and Operating Trailer Brakes Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the Does the trailer have its own Add-Ons vehicle is not operating. brakes? Be sure to read and follow The vehicle has an airbag system. the instructions for the trailer brakes Add-On Electrical Before attempting to add anything...
Page 255 Engine Coolant ... . . 10-16 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Engine Overheating ..10-19 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Washer Fluid ....10-21 Lamps .
Page 256 Tire Pressure Monitor System ....10-49 Jump Starting ....10-69 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Pressure Monitor your dealer.
Page 257 cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability wear by-products contain and/or control. These accessories or emit these chemicals.
Page 258 This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own To open the hood: service work, see Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and Even small amounts of with hand palm side down, slide contamination can cause damage...
Page 259 To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then, lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop by the sleeve from the retainer slot on the underside of the hood and return the prop to its retainer 4.
Page 261 5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid under 2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See 10. Windshield Washer Fluid Checking Engine Oil under (Under Reservoir. See Adding Washer Cover). Fluid under 3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of 7. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and View).
Page 263 Always dispose of engine oil 10. Windshield Washer Fluid properly. See What to Do with Reservoir. See Adding Washer Used Oil in this section. Fluid under 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See It is a good idea to check the engine 3.
Page 264 what kind of oil to use. For engine Add enough oil to put the level oil crankcase capacity, see somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way The engine oil dipstick handle back in when through. may be hot;...
Page 265 will provide easier cold starting for skin and nails with soap and water, the engine at extremely low or a good hand cleaner. Wash or temperatures. When selecting an oil properly dispose of clothing or rags of the appropriate viscosity grade, containing used engine oil.
Page 266 For the oil life system to work If the system is ever reset The system is reset when the properly, the system must be reset accidentally, the oil must be CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON every time the oil is changed. changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) message is off and the REMAINING since the last oil change.
Page 267 The vehicle is not equipped with a as possible. See fluid. The common brake/clutch fluid transmission fluid level dipstick. reservoir is filled with GM approved There is a special procedure for for the proper fluid to use. DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on checking and changing the the reservoir cap.
Page 268 To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter: for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each 80 000 km (50,000 mi) interval.
Page 269 The cooling system allows the Operating the engine with the air engine to maintain the correct cleaner/filter off can cause you or working temperature. others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires.
Page 270 Heater and radiator hoses, and Any repairs would not be covered other engine parts, can be very by the vehicle warranty. Always Adding only plain water or some hot. Do not touch them. If you do, use DEX-COOL (silicate-free) other liquid to the cooling system you can be burned.
Page 271 Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL The vehicle must be on a level coolant. If using this mixture, surface when checking the Too much water in the mixture nothing else needs to be added. coolant level. can freeze and crack engine This mixture: cooling parts.
Page 272 Steam and scalding liquids from a The coolant warning system is set hot cooling system can blow out for the proper coolant mixture. and burn you badly. They are With plain water or the wrong This vehicle has a specific under pressure, and if you turn mixture, the engine could get too coolant fill procedure.
Page 273 This will allow any pressure still Check the level in the coolant surge left to be vented out the tank when the cooling system has discharge hose. cooled down. If the coolant is not at You can be burned if you spill the proper level, repeat Steps 1 2.
Page 274 running. If it is not, do not continue If the overheat warning is displayed to run the engine. Have the vehicle with no sign of steam: serviced. 1. Turn the air conditioning off. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open 2.
Page 275 If there is no sign of steam, idle the Open the cap with the washer engine for three minutes while symbol on it. Add washer fluid until parked. If the warning is still the tank is full. See expansion if freezing occurs, displayed, turn off the engine until it which could damage the tank cools down.
Page 276 pedal travel. This could be a sign change in many other ways if the that brake service might be wrong replacement brake parts are required. installed. Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Every time the brakes are applied, with or without the vehicle moving, the brakes adjust for wear.
Page 277 A fluid leak in the brake/clutch Always clean the brake/clutch fluid hydraulic system can also cause reservoir cap and the area around The brake/clutch fluid can be a low fluid level. Have the brake/ the cap before removing it. This checked without taking off the cap clutch hydraulic system fixed, helps keep dirt from entering the...
Page 278 Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative ( ) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle be replaced. Do not let Battery posts, terminals, and charger. someone put in the wrong related accessories contain lead kind of fluid. and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to If brake fluid is spilled on the cause cancer and reproductive...
Page 279 3. Try to start the engine in each 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. Contact your dealer if service is gear. The vehicle should start Be ready to apply the regular required. only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). brake immediately if the vehicle If the vehicle starts in any other begins to move.
Page 280 pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. Allowing the wiper arm to touch To check the P (Park) the windshield when no wiper mechanism's holding ability: blade is installed could damage With the engine running, shift to the windshield.
Page 281 Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. For any bulb changing procedure If adjustment to the headlamps is not listed in this section, contact necessary, see your dealer.
Page 282 2. For the driver side bulb, remove 3. Remove the bulb by turning it the windshield washer bottle counterclockwise and pulling it 1. Open the hood. See filler neck by firmly pulling it straight out of the assembly. straight up and out of the bottle. 4.
Page 283 4. For the passenger side bulb, remove the pull handle fasteners (2) and pull handle. 1. Back-Up Lamp 1. Taillamp 5. Pull the trunk deck trim down far 2. Taillamp 2. Turn Signal Lamp enough to gain access to the To replace any one of these bulbs: 3.
Page 284 1. Bulb Socket 2. Bulb 3. Lamp Assembly To replace one of these bulbs: Back-Up Lamp 921K 1. Push the left end of the lamp Deck Lid Taillamp assembly toward the right. Fog Lamp H11 LL 2. Turn the lamp assembly down to Front Parking/Turn 7444NA remove it.
Page 285 An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right away combination of fuses and circuit The vehicle has fuses and circuit if the lamps go on and off or breakers.
Page 286 To open the fuse block cover, press the clips at the front and back and rotate the cover up to the side. There is a fuse puller in the engine The vehicle may not be equipped compartment fuse block. with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
Page 287 Engine Battery Left Control Potential High-Beam Headlamp Module Signal Oxygen 7.5A Spare Front Fog Sensor/Purge Lamps Empty Solenoid Empty Antilock Ignition Coils/ Brake Airbag Injectors System Empty Spare Valves 7.5A Spare Empty Empty 7.5A Door Switch Empty Engine Supply/Left Control 7.5A Mirror Power...
Page 288 Fuel System Ignition Starter Control Engine Control Module Control Rear Window Module/ Front Defogger Transmission Windshield Front Power Control Washer Window Module Empty Rear Power 7.5A Instrument Empty Window Cluster/Fuel System Horn Rear Control Electrical Fuel Pump Module/ Center Heater, Empty Empty Ventilation,...
Page 289 Engine Cooling Fan Empty Antilock (RPO LEA) Starter Brake Engine Cooling Fan Engine Control System (RPO LEA) Pump Powertrain Engine Cooling Fan Rear Window Engine (RPO LEA) Defogger Cooling Fan Run/Crank (RPO LEA) Empty Front Wipers High-Beam Headlamps Empty Engine Spare Cooling Fan Empty...
Page 290 The instrument panel fuse block is The vehicle may not be equipped on the driver side of the instrument with all of the fuses, relays, and panel. To access the fuses: features shown. 1. Access the fuse block by opening the storage Body Control compartment.
Page 291 Trunk Open Body Control Infotainment Module System Door Security Body Control Body Control Power Outlet Module Module Interior Fan Passenger Power Seat Driver Power Seat 7.5A Instrument Cluster Not Used 2A/5A Ignition/ 7.5A Diagnostic Electronic Connector Key System Airbag Body Control Central Module Locking...
Page 292 The rear compartment fuse block, if equipped, is on the left side of the trunk behind a cover. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Empty Empty Spare Empty Empty Rear Park Assist Empty...
Page 293 Run/Crank Empty Side Blind Zone Alert Empty Empty Spare Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Amplifier Rear Vision Camera Empty Empty Empty 7.5A Heated Empty Steering Empty Wheel Empty Sunroof Empty Heated Seats Passive Entry Empty Empty Empty...
Page 294 and a serious crash. See Worn or old tires can cause a crash. If the tread Every new GM vehicle has is badly worn, high-quality tires made by a replace them. Underinflated tires pose leading tire manufacturer. See the same danger as Replace any tires that the warranty manual for overloaded tires.
Page 295 Use only radial ply tires of the same size, load range, and This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not originally speed rating as the original all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter equipment tires. designed to provide good overall tires are designed for increased Winter tires with the same speed performance on most road surfaces...
Page 296 criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Page 297 The compact spare tire is for The letters and numbers Maximum load that emergency use when a regular following the DOT (Department can be carried and the road tire has lost air and gone of Transportation) code are the maximum pressure needed to flat.
Page 298 A two-digit temporary use tire or compact number that indicates the tire 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 aspect ratio is 60, as shown in typical passenger vehicle inflation see...
Page 299 is certified to carry. The speed A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, oil, rating is the maximum speed a cords between the plies and the and coolant, but without tire is certified to carry a load. tread. Cords may be made from passengers and cargo.
Page 300 Gross Axle Weight model name molding that is Rating for the rear axle. See load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall pressure for that tire. of the tire. The side of an asymmetrical tire The sum of curb tire used on passenger cars and...
Page 301 The portion of a tire tire's traction, temperature, and recommended inflation pressure. between the tread and the bead. treadwear. Ratings are See Tire and Loading determined by tire Information Label under manufacturers using alphanumeric code assigned to government testing procedures. a tire indicating the maximum The ratings are molded into the speed at which a tire can...
Page 302 load carrying capacity. See the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or no more than 1.6 km (1 mi). Poor handling. How the vehicle is loaded Remove the valve cap from the Reduced fuel economy. affects vehicle handling and ride tire valve stem.
Page 303 pressure telltale when one or The TPMS malfunction indicator is more of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure 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 (TPMS) uses radio and sensor...
Page 304 on the instrument cluster. If the A Tire and Loading Information warning light comes on, stop as label, attached to your vehicle, soon as possible and inflate the shows the size of the original tires to the recommended pressure equipment tires and the correct shown on the Tire and Loading inflation pressure for the tires when Information label.
Page 305 Replacement tires or wheels do TPMS sensor. The malfunction not match the original equipment light and DIC message should tires or wheels. Tires and wheels go off after the road tire is vehicle warranty. Always use only other than those recommended replaced and the sensor the GM approved tire sealant could prevent the TPMS from...
Page 306 should also be performed after 8. Place the relearn tool against replacing a spare tire with a road the tire sidewall, near the valve tire containing the TPMS sensor. stem. Then press the button to The malfunction light and the DIC activate the TPMS sensor.
Page 307 The tread or sidewall is 12. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF inflation pressure, and check for cracked, cut, or snagged or press STOP to turn the damaged tires or wheels. If the ignition off. deep enough to show cord unusual wear continues after the or fabric.
Page 308 Adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and off and cause an accident. When Factors such as maintenance, Loading Information label after changing a wheel, remove any temperatures, driving speeds, the tires have been rotated. See rust or dirt from places where the vehicle loading, and road conditions wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 309 The rubber in tires ages over time. slow aging. This area should be GM's exclusive TPC Spec This also applies to the spare tire, free of grease, gasoline, or other system considers over a dozen if the vehicle has one, even if it is substances that can deteriorate critical specifications that impact never used.
Page 310 If proper rotation and maintenance have been done, all four tires should wear out at Only your dealer or authorized A tire and/or wheel could fail about the same time. See tire service center should suddenly and cause a crash. mount or dismount the tires.
Page 311 The Tire and Loading Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the If different sized wheels are used, Quality grades can be found vehicle. See there may not be an acceptable where applicable on the tire level of performance and safety if sidewall between tread shoulder tires not recommended for those and maximum section width.
Page 312 nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include or to some limited-production the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, tires.
Page 313 performance on the laboratory crown of the road and/or other road Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel surface variations such as troughs nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor test wheel than the minimum or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is System (TPMS) sensors with new required by law.
Page 314 It is unusual for a tire to blow out ground clearance, and tire or tire while driving, especially if the tires chain clearance to the body and are maintained properly. See Do not use tire chains. There is chassis. . If air goes out of a not enough clearance.
Page 315 Driving on a flat tire will cause changing a flat tire. If it is used for To help prevent the vehicle from permanent damage to the tire. anything else, you or others could moving: Re-inflating a tire after it has be badly injured or killed if the 1.
Page 316 When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), 3. Turn the retainer nut (1) use the following example as a counterclockwise to remove it. guide to assist in the placement of Then remove the tool bag the wheel blocks (1). tether (2) from the stow rod, the tool bag (3) containing the wheel wrench and wheel blocks, and...
Page 317 This vehicle may have one of the damaged. Store the wheel cover in following: A coin/pierce jack (3), a the trunk until the flat tire is repaired jack handle extension (2), and a or replaced. two-piece wrench (4), or a hex head Once you have removed the wheel jack (1) and two-piece wrench (4).
Page 318 2. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise once on each wheel nut to loosen it. Do not Make sure that the jack lift head Getting under a vehicle when it is remove them yet. is in the correct position or you lifted on a jack is dangerous.
Page 319 8. Raise the jack by turning the handle clockwise until it comes in contact with the notch in the Lifting a vehicle and getting under flange. it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training.
Page 320 In an emergency, a cloth or a Never use oil or grease on bolts paper towel can be used; or nuts because the nuts might however, use a scraper or wire come loose. The vehicle's wheel brush later to remove all rust could fall off, causing a crash.
Page 321 snug with the aid of the wheel wrench and tighten them with the wheel wrench an additional aftermarket manufacturer when one-quarter of a turn. using accessory locking wheel nuts. See original equipment wheel nut Wheel covers will not fit on the torque specifications.
Page 322 5. Place the foam container inside the flat tire. Align the hole with 1. Replace the wheel wrench and the stow rod. wheel blocks in the tool bag. 6. Place the tool bag tether over 2. Remove the foam container from Driving with more than one the stow rod and the tool bag the rear storage compartment.
Page 323 speed be limited to 80 km/h Do not mix the compact spare tire or (50 mph). To conserve the tread of wheel with other wheels or tires. For more information about the the spare tire, have the standard tire They will not fit. Keep the spare tire vehicle battery, see repaired or replaced as soon as and its wheel together.
Page 324 2. Discharged Battery Positive (+) Post 3. Good Battery Negative ( ) Post Ignoring these steps could result If the other vehicle does not have in costly damage to the vehicle a 12-volt system with a negative 4. Good Battery Positive (+) Post that would not be covered by the ground, both vehicles can be The jump start positive post is...
Page 325 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. 5. Connect one end of the Turn off all lights and red positive (+) cable to the accessories in both vehicles, positive (+) post (2) on the Be sure the battery has enough except the hazard warning discharged battery.
Page 326 2. The front tires must be properly inflated. If necessary, move a rear tire to the front to replace a If the jumper cables are flat or damaged tire. connected or removed in the Incorrectly towing a disabled wrong order, electrical shorting vehicle may cause damage to the may occur and damage the vehicle.
Page 327 5. After the front tires are on the flatbed adjust the flatbed upward to provide additional clearance between the air dam, fascia, and Recreational vehicle towing means flatbed. towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motor 6. When the fascia has enough home.
Page 328 Does the vehicle have the proper towing equipment? See your dealer or trailering If the vehicle is towed with all professional for additional advice four wheels on the ground, the and equipment drivetrain components could be recommendations. damaged. The repairs would not Is the vehicle ready to be be covered by the vehicle towed? Just as preparing the...
Page 329 products can be obtained from your dealer. Follow all manufacturer directions regarding correct product usage, necessary Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when safety precautions, and absolutely necessary, and have the appropriate disposal of any locks greased after using.
Page 330 washed. This could cause damage calcium chloride and other salts, ice that would not be covered by the melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle warranty. sap, bird droppings, chemicals from may damage it. Use only industrial chimneys, etc., can If using an automatic car wash, non-abrasive waxes and polishes damage the vehicle's finish if they...
Page 331 Solvents, alcohols, fuels, The bright metal moldings on the or other harsh cleaners. vehicle are aluminum. To prevent damage always follow these Ice scrapers or other hard items. cleaning instructions: Aftermarket appearance caps or Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Be sure the molding is cool to covers while the lamps are soft cloth, and a car washing soap...
Page 332 Clear debris from the air intakes, Apply Dielectric silicone grease on between the hood and windshield weatherstrips to make them last Use a soft, clean cloth with mild when washing the vehicle. longer, seal better, and not stick or soap and water to clean the wheels. squeak.
Page 333 cracks, chafing, etc. Visually check material to parts repaired or constant velocity joints, rubber replaced to restore corrosion boots, and axle seals for leaks. protection. To avoid surface damage, do not Original manufacturer replacement use strong soaps, chemicals, parts will provide the corrosion abrasive polishes, cleaners, Lubricate all key lock cylinders, protection while maintaining the...
Page 334 remain on the surface being 3.8 L (1 gal) of water. cleaned for extended periods A concentrated soap solution will To prevent dirt particle abrasions, of time. leave a residue that creates regularly clean the vehicle's interior. streaks and attracts dirt. Do not Cleaners may contain solvents that Immediately remove any soils.
Page 335 Cleaning the windshield with water 3. Start on the outside edge of the during the first three to six months soil and gently rub toward the Start by vacuuming the surface of ownership will reduce tendency center. Fold the cleaning cloth to using a soft brush attachment.
Page 336 these solvents can permanently change the appearance and feel For vehicles with high gloss surfaces or vehicle displays, use a of leather or soft trim and are not microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces. recommended. Use a soft microfiber cloth Before wiping the surface with the dampened with water to remove microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle dust and loose dirt.
Page 337 Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage: The original equipment floor Wash with warm water and mild mats were designed for your detergent. Do not use chlorine If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle. If the floor mats need bleach.
Page 338 Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock each retainer and remove. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place. Verify the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals.
Page 359 Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Buick. Normally, any concerns with General Motors ... 13-13...
Page 360 If after contacting a When contacting Buick, remember 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility.
Page 361 Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), However, if a customer wishes to Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), write or e-mail Buick, the letter participation in a no-charge or write to: should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration program.
Page 362 Center. Any TTY user can View communicate with Buick by dialing: printable dealer-recorded service General Motors of Canada Limited 1-800-832-8425. TTY users in records and self-recorded service Customer Care Centre, Canada can dial 1 800 263-3830. records. Mail Code: CA1-163-005...
Page 363 General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the Buick Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help representatives. Use the Vehicle Tools section.
Page 364 Roadside Assistance is not a part of or changing of snow tires, the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. chains, or other traction devices. Buick and General Motors of Tow to the Canada Limited reserve the right to Towing or services for vehicles...
Page 365 Assistance advisor may give safety related. If it is, please call permission to get local your dealership, let them know this, emergency road service. You will and ask for instructions. Reimbursement receive payment, up to $100, If your dealer requests you to bring is approximately $5 Canadian.
Page 366 Courtesy Transportation is not a shuttle service within reasonable part of the New Vehicle Limited time and distance parameters of Your dealer may arrange to provide Warranty. A separate booklet your dealer's area. you with a courtesy rental vehicle or entitled Limited Warranty and reimburse you for a rental vehicle Owner Assistance Information...
Page 367 value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the GM New collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any All program options, such as shuttle related failures are not covered by service, may not be available at that warranty.
Page 368 center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: technicians and comparable company may require you to have Driver name, address, and equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. Genuine GM Original Equipment Driver license number.
Page 369 If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that damage repairs, GM recommends insurance company's collision policy that you take an active role in its...
Page 370 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual Technical Service Bulletins and problems between you, your Manuals are available for current dealer, or General Motors. and past model GM vehicles. To contact NHTSA, you may ORDER TOLL FREE: call the Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-800-551-4123 Monday Friday 8:00 AM...
Page 371 Transport Canada Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: about the vehicle s performance and immediately, and notify General Buick Customer Assistance Center how it is driven. For example, the Motors of Canada Limited. P.O. Box 33136 vehicle uses computer modules to...
Page 372 These data can help provide a GM will not access this data or better understanding of the share it with others except: with the This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or, event data recorder EDR.
Page 373 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: If the vehicle is equipped with 1. The device may not cause ® OnStar and has an active RFID technology is used in some harmful interference. subscription, additional data may vehicles for functions such as tire be collected through the OnStar 2.
Page 375 Press Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency ....14-2 Navigation voice commands.
Page 376 Press the OnStar Emergency button to get a priority OnStar navigation requires the connection to an Emergency Directions and Connections Advisor available 24/7 to: service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, Get help for an emergency. the built-in system can automatically Press to receive directions or Be a Good Samaritan or...
Page 377 2. Say Repeat. System responds After the call ends, press the Go with the last direction given, then button on the navigation screen to responds with OnStar ready, begin driving directions. then a tone. If directions are downloaded to the 1.
Page 378 Download the OnStar RemoteLink 1. Press . System responds: ® mobile app to select Apple OnStar Ready, followed by 1. Press . System responds: ® Android , and BlackBerry devices a tone. OnStar ready. to check vehicle fuel level, oil life, 2.
Page 379 Automatic Crash Response, Press and say Minutes then Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Verify to check how many minutes Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle remain and their expiration date. Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Press to request account transfer Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn eligibility information. The Advisor Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will can assist in canceling or removing...
Page 380 to function properly. These systems vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a system can provide in-vehicle may not operate if the battery is crash, or wireless phone network access to all of the OnStar services, discharged or disconnected. congestion or jamming. except Virtual Advisor and OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
Page 381 change the OnStar PIN, call OnStar Roadside Assistance and a route or may ask for a call back and provide the Advisor with the locksmith to help gain access to after the vehicle is driven into an current number. the vehicle. open area.
Page 382 THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY The OnStar system is integrated OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR into the electrical architecture of the Certain OnStar components include IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT vehicle. Do not add any electrical libcurl and unzip software. Below LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES equipment.
Page 383 Except as contained in this notice, For the purposes of this copyright This software is provided as is, the name of a copyright holder and license, Info-ZIP is defined as without warranty of any kind, shall not be used in advertising or the following set of individuals: express or implied.
Page 384 2. Redistributions in binary form 3. Altered versions including, but 4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use (compiled executables) must not limited to, ports to new the names Info-ZIP, Zip, reproduce the above copyright operating systems, existing ports UnZip, UnZipSFX, WiZ, notice, definition, disclaimer, with new graphical interfaces, Pocket UnZip, Pocket Zip,...
Page 385 Airbags Audio System Adding Equipment to the Backglass Antenna ...7-15 Accessories and Vehicle ..... .3-29 Radio Reception .
Page 386 Brake Child Restraints System Warning Light ..5-16 Infants and Young Calibration ..... . 5-5 Brakes .
Page 387 Connections Customer Information Door ® OnStar ..... .14-3 Service Publications Ajar Light .....5-22 Control Ordering Information .
Page 388 Engine (cont'd) Fluid Drive Belt Routing ... .12-4 Automatic Transmission ..10-12 Electric Parking Brake Light . . . 5-17 Exhaust ..... .9-24 Brakes .
Page 389 Fuel (cont'd) Gauges (cont'd) Headlamps (cont'd) Tachometer ....5-10 High-Beam On Light ..5-21 Recommended ....9-49 Requirements, California .
Page 390: Instrument Panel Overview
Lighting Entry ......6-7 Ignition Positions ..9-14, 9-16 Labeling, Tire Sidewall .
Page 391: Traction Control System
Lights (cont'd) Messages (cont'd) Key and Lock ....5-29 Tire Pressure ....5-20 Maintenance Traction Control System Object Detection System .
Page 392 ® OnStar Navigation ... . 14-2 Passenger Compartment Air ® OnStar Overview ... . . 14-1 Filter ......8-6 Navigation ®...
Page 393 Remote Vehicle Start ... 2-9 Rotation, Tires ....10-53 Replacement Bulbs ... 10-30 Routing, Engine Drive Belt .
Page 394 Seats Service (cont'd) Start Assist, Hills ....9-33 Parts Identification Label ..12-1 Adjustment, Front ....3-3 Start Vehicle, Remote .
Page 395 Tires (cont'd) Transmission Terminology and Automatic .....9-25 Tachometer ....5-10 Definitions .
Page 396 Where to Put the Restraint ..3-37 Windows ..... . 2-21 Vehicle Warning Messages ....5-32 Alarm System .

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