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Danger, Warnings And Cautions4

Vehicle Symbol Chart5

Instrument Panel8

Initial Drive Information10

Remote Keyless Entry System10

Remote Vehicle Start11

Starting The Vehicle11

Canceling A Remote Start11

Manual Liftgate Operation12

Power Liftgate Operation12

Seat Adjustment13

Four-Way Power Seat13

Eight-Way Power Seat13

Lumbar Adjustment14

Reclining Seatbacks14

Manual Reclining Seatbacks14

Memory Features15

Head Restraint Adjustment16

Passenger Sensing System16

Mirror Adjustment17

Steering Wheel Adjustment17

Interior Lighting18

Reading Lamps18

Exterior Lighting18

Windshield Wiper/Washer19

Rear Window Wiper/Washer19

Climate Controls20

Climate Control System20

Parking Brake21

Automatic Climate Control System21

Vehicle Features22

Fuel Economy Mode22

Electronic Range Select Mode22

Satellite Radio23

Portable Audio Devices23

Siriusxm Satellite Radio Service23

Setting The Clock23

Steering Wheel Controls24

Cruise Control24

Infotainment System25

Driver Information Center25

Forward Collision Alert System25

Rear Vision Camera26

Ultrasonic Parking Assist26

Power Outlets26

Lane Departure Warning26

Universal Remote System27

Performance And Maintenance27

Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control27

Tire Pressure Monitor27

Engine Oil Life System28

E85 Or Flexfuel28

Driving For Better Fuel Economy29

Roadside Assistance Program29

Keys, Doors And Windows31

Programming Transmitters To The Vehicle34

Programming With A Recognized Transmitter34

Programming Without A Recognized Transmitter34

Battery Replacement35

Starting The Engine Using Remote Start36

Extending Engine Run Time36

Shutting The Engine Off After A Remote Start36

Conditions In Which Remote Start Will Not Work36

Remote Start Ready37

Power Door Locks37

Manual Liftgate39

Power Liftgate39

Obstacle Detection Features41

Power Liftgate 3/4 Mode42

Manual Operation Of Power Liftgate42

Vehicle Security43

Vehicle Alarm System43

Arming The Alarm System43

Disarming The Alarm System43

How To Detect A Tamper Condition44

Immobilizer Operation44

Exterior Mirrors45

Convex Mirrors45

Power Mirrors45

Heated Mirrors45

Driving With The Blind Spot Mirror46

Using The Outside Mirror With The Blind Spot Mirror46

Reverse Tilt Mirrors47

Interior Mirrors47

Interior Rearview Mirrors47

Manual Rearview Mirror47

Power Windows48

Window Lockout49

Express-Open/Express-Close50

Anti-Pinch Feature50

Seats And Restraints51

Head Restraints52

Power Seat Adjustment54

Storing Button Memory Positions57

Recalling Button Memory Positions57

Recalling Rke Memory Positions57

Heated Front Seats58

Easy Exit Driver Seat58

Remote Start Heated Seats59

Split Folding Seatbacks59

Folding The Seatbacks59

Raising The Seatbacks60

Why Safety Belts Work61

Questions And Answers About Safety Belts62

How To Wear Safety Belts Properly62

Lap-Shoulder Belt63

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster64

Safety Belt Pretensioners65

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides65

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy67

Safety Belt Extender67

Safety System Check67

Safety Belt Care68

Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash68

Airbag System69

Where Are The Airbags?70

When Should An Airbag Inflate?72

What Makes An Airbag Inflate?73

How Does An Airbag Restrain?73

If The On Indicator Is Lit For A Child Restraint77

If The Off Indicator Is Lit For An Adult-Sized Occupant78

Additional Factors Affecting System Operation78

Servicing The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle79

Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle80

Aribag System Check80

Child Restraints81

Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash81

Older Children81

Infants And Young Children83

Child Restraint Systems86

Rear-Facing Infant Seat86

Forward-Facing Child Seat86

Booster Seats86

Securing An Add-On Child Restraint In The Vehicle87

Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint87

Where To Put The Restraint87

Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children89

Lower Anchors89

Top Tether Anchor90

Lower Anchor And Top Tether Anchor Locations90

Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System91

Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash94

Securing Child Restraints94

Armrest Retaining Strap96

Storage Compartments101

Instrument Panel Storage101

Center Console Storage102

Additional Storage Features102

Cargo Tie-Downs102

Roof Rack System103

Instruments And Controls105

Wiper Parking108

Rear Wiper Arm Assembly Protection108

Setting The Clock With Date Display109

Setting The Clock Without Date Display109

Warning Lights, Gauges And Indicators111

Instrument Cluster112

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge114

Safety Belt Reminders115

Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light115

Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light115

Airbag Readiness Light115

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator116

Charging System Light117

Malfunction Indicator Lamp117

Light Flashing118

Light On Steady118

Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs119

Brake System Warning Light120

Antilock Brake System120

Lane Departure Warning Light121

Forward Collision Alert Warning Light121

Traction Off Light121

Stabilitrak Off Light122

Traction Control System/Stabilitrak Light122

Tire Pressure Light123

When The Light Is On Steady123

Engine Oil Pressure Light123

Fuel Economy Light124

Low Fuel Warning Light124

Security Light124

High-Beam On Light125

Front Fog Lamp Light125

Lamps On Reminder125

Cruise Control Light125

Information Displays126

Dic Operation And Displays126

Trip/Fuel Menu Items126

Best Average Fuel Economy127

Average Vehicle Speed127

Average Fuel Economy127

Blank Display128

Vehicle Information Menu Items128

Remaining Oil Life128

Vehicle Messages129

Battery Voltage And Charging Messages129

Battery Saver Active129

Brake System Messages130

Cruise Control Messages130

Engine Cooling System Messages130

Door Ajar Messages130

Engine Oil Messages131

Engine Overheated131

Engine Oil Hot, Idle Engine131

Engine Oil Low131

Engine Power Messages132

Fuel System Messages132

Key And Lock Messages132

Object Detection System Messages132

Ride Control System Messages133

Lane Departure System Unavailable133

Park Assist Off133

Service All Wheel Drive133

Service Vehicle Messages134

Tire Messages134

Security Messages134

Traction Control Off134

Transmission Messages135

Vehicle Reminder Messages135

Shift To Park135

Tire Learning Active135

Vehicle Personalization136

Entering The Personalization Menus136

Climate And Air Quality136

Auto Fan Speed136

Remote Start Auto Heat Seats137

Auto Rear Defog137

Reverse Tilt Mirror137

Memory Remote Recall138

Collision/Detection Systems138

Vehicle Locator Lights138

Exit Lighting138

Auto Door Unlock139

Delayed Door Lock139

Remote Lock Feedback139

Remote Door Unlock139

Programming The Universal Remote System140

To Program Up To Three Devices140

Radio Signals For Canada And Some Gate Operators141

Using The Universal Remote System142

Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons142

Exterior Lamp Controls143

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer143

Flash-To-Pass144

Daytime Running Lamps144

Automatic Headlamp System144

Lights On With Wipers144

Hazard Warning Flashers145

Turn And Lane-Change Signals145

Instrument Panel Illumination Control146

Entry Lighting147

Battery Load Management147

Table Of Contents149

Infotainment149

Theft-Deterrent Feature150

Navigation System150

Turning The System On Or Off152

Volume Control152

Automatic Switch-Off152

Selecting A Menu Option152

Activating A Setting153

Setting A Value153

Turning A Function On Or Off153

Entering A Character Sequence153

Adjusting The Fader And Balance154

Adjusting The Eq (Equalizer)154

System Settings154

Adjusting The Treble, Midrange, And Bass154

Maximum Startup Volume155

Rds (Radio Data System)156

Selecting A Station156

Station Lists156

Category Lists156

Updating Station & Category Lists157

Storing A Station As A Favorite157

Retrieving Stations157

Control Buttons157

Selecting The Siriusxm Band158

Removing Or Adding Categories158

Selecting A Siriusxm Channel158

Selecting A Channel Using The Menu/Sel Knob158

Retrieving Channels159

Storing A Channel As A Favorite159

Siriusxm Messages159

Radio Reception160

Fm160

Multi-Band Antenna161

Audio Players161

Cellular Phone Usage161

Loading And Ejecting Discs162

Selecting A Cd Track162

Playing An Audio Cd162

Fast Forward And Rewind162

Mp3163

Playing An Mp3 Cd163

Searching For Mp3 Tracks163

Error Messages163

Mp3 Music Menu164

Root Directory164

Empty Folders164

Auxiliary Devices165

Preprogrammed Playlists165

Playing From A Usb Port165

Connecting An Ipod166

Searching For A Track166

To Search For Tracks166

Repeat Functionality167

File System And Naming167

Playing From An Ipod167

Bluetooth (Overview)169

Playing From An Iphone169

Bluetooth Controls170

Infotainment System Controls170

Voice Recognition170

Pairing Information171

Pairing A Phone171

Listing All Paired And Connected Phones172

Linking To A Different Phone172

Making A Call Using Phone Book172

To Make A Call Using The Phone Book Menu173

To Make A Call Using The Call Lists Menu173

Making A Call173

Call Waiting173

Declining A Call174

Conference Calling174

Ending A Call174

Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (Dtmf) Tones174

Recognition)174

Storing And Deleting Phone Numbers176

Deleting A Paired Phone176

Connecting To A Different Phone176

Using The Store Command177

Using The Digit Store Command177

Using The Delete Command177

Using The Dial Or Call Command178

Calling 911 Emergency178

Using The Re-Dial Command178

Receiving A Call178

Three-Way Calling179

Voice Pass-Thru180

Clearing The System180

Sending A Number Or Name Tag During A Call180

To Access Contacts Stored In The Cell Phone180

Trademarks And License Agreements181

Climate Control Systems183

Air Conditioning184

Rear Window Defogger184

Automatic Operation186

Manual Operation186

Temperature Control186

Air Delivery Mode Control186

Remote Start Climate Control Operation187

Driver And Passenger Heated Seats187

Center Air Vents188

Side Air Vents188

Passenger Compartment Air Filter189

Driving And Operating191

Driving Information192

Distracted Driving192

Defensive Driving193

Drunk Driving193

Control Of A Vehicle193

Electric Power Steering194

Hydraulic Power Steering194

Off-Road Recovery195

Loss Of Control195

Steering In Emergencies195

Off-Road Driving196

Before Driving Off-Road196

Loading The Vehicle For Off-Road Driving197

Environmental Concerns197

Driving On Hills197

Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow Or Ice199

Driving In Water200

After Off-Road Driving200

Driving On Wet Roads200

Hydroplaning201

Other Rainy Weather Tips201

Highway Hypnosis201

Hill And Mountain Roads201

Winter Driving202

Driving On Snow Or Ice202

Blizzard Conditions203

If The Vehicle Is Stuck204

Rocking The Vehicle To Get It Out204

Vehicle Load Limits204

Tire And Loading Information Label205

Label Example205

Correct Load Limit206

Certification Label207

Starting And Operating209

New Vehicle Break-In209

Ignition Positions209

Stopping The Engine/Lock/Off210

Key Lock Release211

Starting The Engine212

Starting Procedure212

Retained Accessory Power213

Engine Coolant Heater213

To Use The Engine Coolant Heater214

Shifting Into Park214

Leaving The Vehicle With The Engine Running215

Shifting Out Of Park215

Parking Over Things That Burn216

Engine Exhaust216

Running The Vehicle While Parked217

Automatic Transmission217

Drive Systems220

All-Wheel Drive220

Braking In Emergencies221

Hill Start Assist222

Brake Assist222

Ride Control Systems223

Turning The System Off And On224

Setting Cruise Control226

Resuming A Set Speed226

Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control226

Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control226

Driver Assistance Systems227

Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control227

Erasing Speed Memory227

Ending Cruise Control227

Detecting The Vehicle Ahead228

Collision Alert228

Selecting The Alert Timing229

Unnecessary Alerts229

Other Messages229

Cleaning The System229

Symbols And Guidelines232

Rear Vision Camera Location232

Recommended Fuel236

Use Of Seasonal Fuels236

Prohibited Fuels236

Gasoline Specifications237

California Fuel Requirements237

Fuel Additives237

Fuels In Foreign Countries237

Filling The Tank238

Filling A Portable Fuel Container240

Trailer Towing241

General Towing Information241

Driving Characteristics And Towing Tips241

Driving With A Trailer241

Towing With A Stability Control System242

Following Distance242

Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer243

Driving On Grades243

Parking On Hills243

Leaving After Parking On A Hill243

Maintenance When Trailer Towing244

Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing244

Weight Of The Trailer244

Weight Of The Trailer Tongue245

Towing Equipment246

Safety Chains246

Trailer Brakes246

Conversions And Add-Ons247

Add-On Electrical Equipment247

Vehicle Care249

General Information250

California Perchlorate Materials Requirements250

Accessories And Modifications250

Vehicle Checks251

To Open The Hood252

To Close The Hood252

Engine Compartment Overview253

Checking Engine Oil257

When To Add Engine Oil257

Selecting The Right Engine Oil258

Viscosity Grade258

Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes259

What To Do With Used Oil259

When To Change Engine Oil259

How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System260

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter260

How To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter261

How To Reinstall Engine Air Cleaner/Filter261

Cooling System262

Engine Coolant263

Checking Coolant264

How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank264

Engine Overheating266

If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment267

If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment267

Power Steering Fluid268

When To Check Power Steering Fluid268

Washer Fluid268

Adding Washer Fluid269

Brake Pedal Travel270

Brake Adjustment270

Replacing Brake System Parts270

Vehicle Storage272

Starter Switch Check272

Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check272

Transfer Case272

Ignition Transmission Lock Check273

Wiper Blade Replacement273

Park Brake And P Mechanism Check273

Front Wiper Blade Replacement274

Rear Wiper Blade Replacement274

Headlamp Aiming275

Bulb Replacement275

Halogen Bulbs275

License Plate Lamp278

Lamp Assembly278

Bulb Assembly278

Electrical System279

Replacement Bulbs279

Engine Compartment Fuse Block279

Instrument Panel Fuse Block283

Wheels And Tires285

All-Season Tires286

Winter Tires286

Summer Tires287

Tire Sidewall Labeling287

Tire Identification Number288

Tire Ply Material288

Temporary Use Only288

Tire Designations289

Aspect Ratio289

Construction Code289

Tire Terminology And Definitions290

Bias Ply Tire290

Maximum Inflation Pressure291

Maximum Load Rating291

Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight291

Tire Pressure292

Vehicle Placard292

Vehicle Capacity Weight292

Tire Pressure Monitor System294

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation295

Tpms Malfunction Light And Message296

Tpms Sensor Matching Proces297

Tire Inspection298

Tire Rotation298

When It Is Time For New Tires299

Buying New Tires300

Different Size Tires And Wheels301

Uniform Tire Quality Grading302

Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance303

Wheel Replacement304

Used Replacement Wheels304

If A Tire Goes Flat305

Tire Changing307

Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire307

Compact Spare Tire309

Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools311

To Store The Flat Tire311

Jump Starting313

Towing The Vehicle316

Jumper Cable Removal316

Recreational Vehicle Towing317

Dinghy Towing317

Dolly Towing318

Towing The Vehicle From The Rear319

Appearance Care320

Exterior Care320

Washing The Vehicle320

Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings321

Windshield And Wiper Blades322

Weatherstrips323

Wheels And Trim323

Steering, Suspension And Chassis Components323

Body Component Lubrication324

Underbody Maintenance324

Sheet Metal Damage324

Finish Damage324

Interior Glass325

Speaker Covers325

Coated Moldings325

Fabric/Carpet/Suede326

Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces326

Vehicle Information And Radio Displays326

Cargo Cover And Convenience Net327

Care Of Safety Belts327

Removing And Replacing The Floor Mat328

Service And Maintenance329

Maintenance Schedule331

Engine Oil Change331

Special Application Services336

Additional Maintenance And Care336

Wiper Blades338

Wheel Alignment338

Recommended Fluids And Lubricants339

Maintenance Replacement Parts340

Technical Data345

Vehicle Identification345

Vehicle Identification Number345

Service Parts Identification Label345

Vehicle Data346

Capacities And Specifications346

Engine Drive Belt Routing348

Customer Information349

Customer Satisfaction Procedure349

Reporting Safety Defects360

Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy361

Event Data Recorders362

Radio Frequency Identification363

Radio Frequency Statement363

Onstar Overview365

Onstar Services366

Using Voice Commands During A Planned Route367

Other Navigation Services Available From Onstar367

Destination Download367

Onstar Mobile App368

Hands-Free Calling368

Transferring Service369

Gps371

Cellular And Gps Antennas371

Unable To Connect To Onstar Message371

Vehicle And Power Issues371

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