Page 1 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Wheels and Tires ... 10-44 Customer Information ..13-1 Jump Starting ....10-90 Customer Information .
Page 3 à l'adresse the features found on your vehicle. this manual including, but not limited suivante: For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, substitute the name General Helm, Incorporated the CHEVROLET Emblem, Motors of Canada Limited for...
Page 4: Index
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other back of the manual.
Page 5: Onstar
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fog Lamps Here are some additional symbols : Fuel Gauge that may be found on the vehicle : Fuses and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to : Headlamp High/Low-Beam the Index. Changer : Airbag Readiness Light : LATCH System Child...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Exterior Lighting ... . . 1-13 eAssist Features ® Windshield Wiper/Washer ..1-14 eAssist Overview ... 1-22 Climate Controls .
Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 9: Information
In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8 7. 10. Exterior Lamp Controls on 16. Horn on page 5 3. page 6 1. 2. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. Driver Airbag. See Where Are See Turn and Lane-Change Fog Lamps on page 6 4. the Airbags? on page 3 21.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief 22. Shift Lever. See Automatic Initial Drive Transmission on page 9 26. Information 23. Power Outlets on page 5 5. This section provides a brief 24. Electric Parking Brake. See overview about some of the Parking Brake on page 9 29. important features that may or may 25.
Page 11 In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking Door Locks : Press and release one time to lamps will turn on and remain on as initiate vehicle locator. Press and To lock or unlock the doors from the long as the engine is running. The hold for at least three seconds to outside: doors will be locked and the climate...
Page 12 In Brief To lock or unlock the doors from the Windows inside: Front Door Panels Press on the center Center Stack Push the switch down to open the stack or the front door panels. window. Pull the front of the switch Push the door lock knob on the up to close it.
Page 13 In Brief Express Window Operation Seat Adjustment Seat Height Adjuster Windows with an express-down or Manual Front Seats express-up feature allow the window to be lowered or raised without holding the switch. If equipped, the driver window may also have express-up.
Page 14 In Brief Power Seats Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks To adjust a power seat, if equipped: To adjust the lumbar support, if available: Move the seat forward or To recline a manual seatback: rearward by sliding the control Press and hold the front or rear 1.
Page 15: Memory Features
In Brief Tilt the top of the control forward To return the seatback to the upright are used to manually save and to raise. position: recall the positions of the driver seat and outside mirrors. These manually See Reclining Seatbacks on 1.
Page 16: Second Row Seats
1-10 In Brief Second Row Seats See Head Restraints on page 3 2 Press to heat the driver or and Seat Adjustment on page 3 3. passenger seat cushion and The rear seatbacks can be folded seatback. Indicator lights on the down to increase cargo space.
Page 17: Mirror Adjustment
In Brief 1-11 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Mirror Adjustment Interior Mirror Children (LATCH System) on Adjustment page 3 40. Exterior Mirrors Hold the rearview mirror in the Passenger Sensing center and move it to view the area System behind the vehicle. Manual Rearview Mirror For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for...
Page 18 1-12 In Brief Steering Wheel Interior Lighting Reading Lamps Adjustment There are front and rear reading Dome Lamps lamps in the overhead console and the headliner. To adjust the steering wheel: The interior lamps control in the Front Reading Lamps overhead console controls both the 1.
Page 19 In Brief 1-13 Exterior Lighting : Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights : Turns on the headlamps Rear Reading Lamps together with the following: : Press the button near Sidemarker Lamps each lamp to turn it on or off.
Page 20 1-14 In Brief Windshield Wiper/Washer Windshield Washer Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 3. : Move the lever to , then turn the band up for more frequent The windshield wiper lever is on the wipes or down for less frequent right side of the steering column.
Page 21: Climate Controls
In Brief 1-15 Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control System 1. Fan Control 6. Heated Seats (If Equipped) 2. Air Conditioning 7. Recirculation 3. Air Delivery Modes 8. Rear Window Defogger 4.
Page 22 1-16 In Brief Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) DSC allows you to change gears similar to a manual transmission. To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to M (Manual). 2. Press the + (plus) end of the button on the top of the shift lever to upshift, or push Dual Automatic Climate Control System...
Page 23: Vehicle Features
In Brief 1-17 Vehicle Features Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices Vehicles with a SiriusXM® satellite This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Radio(s) radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM auxiliary input and a USB port in the satellite radio subscription can center console.
Page 24 1-18 In Brief Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control to select the next or previous favorite radio station, CD track, DVD track/chapter, or MP3 track. Press SRC to change between radio and CD or DVD. Press and hold SRC to interact with the navigation system.
Page 25: Infotainment System
In Brief 1-19 SET/ : Move the thumbwheel down Forward Collision Alert to set a speed and activate cruise (FCA) System control or to make the vehicle decelerate. For vehicles with FCA, this system is intended to help avoid or reduce See Cruise Control on page 9 34.
Page 26 1-20 In Brief Lane Departure Rear Vision Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper Warning (LDW) Camera (RVC) operation. For vehicles with LDW, it is intended If available, the rear vision camera See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on to help avoid unintentional lane displays a view of the area behind page 9 39.
Page 27: Universal Remote System
In Brief 1-21 Universal Remote System Sunroof Open/Close: Press and hold the front or rear of the switch (1) to open On vehicles with a sunroof, the or close the sunroof. The sunshade switches used to operate it are on automatically opens with the the headliner above the rearview sunroof, but must be closed...
Page 28: Eassist Features
1-22 In Brief eAssist Features This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a ® eAssist Overview grade. See Hill Start Assist (HSA) on page 9 31. If the vehicle has eAssist, there are several additional features that Vehicles with eAssist have a slightly contribute to increased efficiency.
Page 29: Regenerative Braking
In Brief 1-23 In emergency situations, first Automatic Engine Start/ mode. Remember to shift to P (Park) responders can cut the two clearly and turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF Stop Feature labeled cut points in the engine before exiting the vehicle. compartment to disable the high Vehicles with eAssist have an See Starting the Engine on...
Page 30: Maintenance
1-24 In Brief ® Vehicles with eAssist also have a Performance and StabiliTrak System high voltage battery. Only a trained Maintenance The StabiliTrak system assists with service technician with the proper directional control of the vehicle in knowledge and tools should inspect, difficult driving conditions.
Page 31 In Brief 1-25 The TPMS does not replace normal Engine Oil Life System monthly tire maintenance. Maintain The engine oil life system calculates the correct tire pressures. engine oil life based on vehicle use See Tire Pressure Monitor System and displays the CHANGE ENGINE on page 10 54.
Page 32: Onstar Overview
Canada: 1-800-268-6800 page 14 1. Avoid idling the engine for long Mexico: 01-800-466-0800 periods of time. As the owner of a new Chevrolet, When road and weather you are automatically enrolled in the conditions are appropriate, use Roadside Assistance program.
Page 33: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Vehicle Security Windows Vehicle Security ....2-13 Windows ..... 2-17 Windows Vehicle Alarm System .
Page 34: Keys, Doors, And
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with an ignition key or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the The key that is part of the Remote Press the button on the RKE power window or other controls or...
Page 35: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation indicate locking. See Locking Feedback under Vehicle See Radio Frequency Statement on The transmitter functions may work Personalization on page 5 35.
Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows The turn signal indicators may flash briefcase, etc. The RKE transmitter Press and hold for at least and/or the horn may sound to must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door three seconds to sound the panic indicate unlocking.
Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from transmitter has been removed from Passenger Doors the interior of the vehicle, the doors will lock after eight seconds. When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) Temporarily disable the locking of the door handle, pressing the feature by pressing and holding...
Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming Transmitters to To start the vehicle: the Vehicle 1. Open the center console and place the transmitter in the Only RKE transmitters programmed transmitter pocket with the to the vehicle will work. If a buttons facing the front of the transmitter is lost or stolen, a vehicle.
Page 39: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Vehicle Start to have the vehicle in view. Check The engine will continue to run for local regulations for any 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a The vehicle may have this feature requirements. 10-minute time extension. Remote that allows the engine to be started start can be extended only once.
Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows The oil pressure is low. Canceling a Remote Start WARNING (CONTINUED) Two remote vehicle starts, or a To cancel a remote start, do one of single remote start with an the following: doors should be locked extension, have already whenever the vehicle is Aim the RKE transmitter at the...
Page 41: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows To lock or unlock the doors from the Power Door Locks (Lock): Press to lock the doors. outside: (Unlock): Press to unlock the Press on the Remote doors. Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Locking or unlocking the doors will See Remote Keyless Entry also lock or unlock the trunk.
Page 42: Automatic Door Locks
2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Door Locks If the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Activating this feature will also transmitter is used to lock the doors activate the rear window lockout. The vehicle is programmed to lock while the key is in the ignition, a See Power Windows on page 2 17.
Page 43: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Doors WARNING (CONTINUED) Trunk Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and WARNING set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Exhaust gases can enter the Control Systems in the vehicle if it is driven with the Index.
Page 44 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Emergency Trunk Release The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a Handle person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside. There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle inside the trunk on the trunk latch.
Page 45: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Vehicle Security Disarming the System Immobilizer To disarm the system, do one of the See Radio Frequency Statement on This vehicle has theft-deterrent following: page 13 21 for information features; however, they do not make regarding Part 15 of the Federal the vehicle impossible to steal.
Page 46: (Keyless Access)
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Only the correct key starts the If the engine still does not start with vehicle. The vehicle may not start if the other key, the vehicle needs the key is damaged. service. If the vehicle does start, the first key may be damaged.
Page 47: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 If the RKE transmitter appears to be Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors undamaged, try another transmitter. Or, you may try placing the Convex Mirrors transmitter in the transmitter pocket in the center console. See Starting WARNING the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery under Remote Keyless A convex mirror can make things,...
Page 48: Heated Mirrors
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Heated Mirrors Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror For vehicles with heated mirrors: Manual Rearview Mirror To adjust the inside rearview mirror, (Rear Window Defogger): hold the rearview mirror in the Press to heat the mirrors. To adjust the inside rearview mirror, center and move it to view the area hold the rearview mirror in the...
Page 49: Power Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a WARNING pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up. To reduce the adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, sound, open either a front window especially with the windows...
Page 50 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Express Window Operation window will return to normal 4. Continue holding the switch up operation once the obstruction or for approximately two seconds Windows with an express-down or condition is removed. after the window is completely express-up feature allow the window closed.
Page 51: Roof
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Roof Press to activate the window lockout. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate. Sunroof Press again to deactivate the On vehicles with a sunroof, the window lockout and safety locks. switches used to operate it are on the headliner above the rearview Sun Visors mirror.
Page 52: Sunroof
2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows The sunroof cannot be opened or It could also plug the water drainage closed if the vehicle has an system. Periodically open the electrical failure. sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof Anti-Pinch Feature seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water.
Page 53 Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-13 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Safety Belt Use During Vehicle ..... 3-30 Restraints Pregnancy .
Page 54: Seats And
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the Pull and push on the head restraint top of the restraint is at the same after the button is released to make height as the top of the occupant's sure that it is locked in place.
Page 55: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints The height of the head restraint can Front Seats To adjust a manual seat: be adjusted. Pull the head restraint 1. Pull the handle at the front of up to raise it. Try to move the head Seat Adjustment the seat.
Page 56: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body.
Page 57 Seats and Restraints 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks Do not have a seatback reclined if To recline a manual seatback: the vehicle is moving. 1. Lift the lever. Manual Reclining Seatbacks 2.
Page 58: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints Memory Seats stored positions are referred to as If something has blocked the driver RKE Memory positions. See seat while recalling a memory Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) position, the recall may stop. System Operation on page 2 3. Remove the obstruction;...
Page 59 Seats and Restraints To recall RKE Memory positions: If something has blocked the driver This feature is turned on or off using seat while recalling a memory the vehicle personalization menu. On vehicles with RKE, press position, the recall may stop. See Vehicle Personalization on on the RKE transmitter and open Remove the obstruction;...
Page 60: Heated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. WARNING Remote Start Heated Seats If you cannot feel temperature When it is cold outside, the change or pain to the skin, the heated seats can be turned on seat heater may cause burns.
Page 61: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats 4. Pull on the lever on the top of the seatback to unlock it. Folding the Seatback A tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is Either side of the seatback can be unlocked.
Page 62: Rear Seat Armrest
3-10 Seats and Restraints To raise a seatback: Rear Seat Armrest WARNING 1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward to lock it in place. A safety belt that is improperly Make sure the safety belt is in routed, not properly attached, the belt guide and is not twisted or twisted will not provide the or caught in the seatback.
Page 63: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-11 Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work WARNING (CONTINUED) This section of the manual It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts in a cargo area, inside or outside properly. It also describes some of a vehicle.
Page 64: How To Wear Safety Belts
3-12 Seats and Restraints When you wear a safety belt, you them. Whether or not an airbag There are important things to know and the vehicle slow down together. is provided, all occupants still about wearing a safety belt properly. There is more time to stop because have to buckle up to get the you stop over a longer distance and,...
Page 65: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints 3-13 would apply force on your Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull abdomen. This could cause the belt across you. Do not let it All seating positions in the vehicle serious or even fatal injuries. get twisted.
Page 66: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
3-14 Seats and Restraints To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle.
Page 67 Seats and Restraints 3-15 They can help tighten the safety There is one guide for each outside belts during the early stages of a passenger position in the rear seat. moderate to severe frontal and near Here is how to install a comfort frontal crash if the threshold guide to the safety belt: conditions for pretensioner...
Page 68 3-16 Seats and Restraints WARNING (CONTINUED) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. Be sure that the belt is not and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat.
Page 69: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3-17 Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy Now and then, check that the safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely belt reminder light, safety belts, that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone,...
Page 70: Safety Belt Care
3-18 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a Keep belts clean and dry. But the safety belt assemblies that Crash were used during any crash may WARNING have been stressed or damaged.
Page 71: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-19 A roof-rail airbag for the front Airbag System the risk of injury from the force of an outboard passenger and the inflating bag, all airbags must inflate passenger seated directly The vehicle has the following very quickly to do their job. behind the front outboard airbags: Here are the most important things...
Page 72 3-20 Seats and Restraints WARNING (CONTINUED) WARNING (CONTINUED) WARNING (CONTINUED) vehicle should wear a safety belt Occupants should not lean on or vehicle. To read how, see Older properly, whether or not there is sleep against the door or side Children on page 3 32 or Infants an airbag for that person.
Page 73: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-21 Where Are the Airbags? The driver knee airbag is below the Driver Side Shown, Passenger steering column. The front outboard Side Similar passenger knee airbag is below the The seat-mounted side impact The driver frontal airbag is in the glove box.
Page 74: When Should An Airbag
3-22 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag WARNING (CONTINUED) Inflate? or even death. The path of an Frontal airbags are designed to inflating airbag must be kept inflate in moderate to severe frontal clear. Do not put anything or near frontal crashes to help between an occupant and an reduce the potential for severe airbag, and do not attach or put...
Page 75: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-23 whether the object is fixed or inflate at a level less than full sensing system predicts that the moving, rigid or deformable, narrow deployment. For more severe frontal vehicle is about to roll over on its or wide.
Page 76: How Does An Airbag
3-24 Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag What Will You See after WARNING Restrain? an Airbag Inflates? When an airbag inflates, there In moderate to severe frontal or After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air. This dust near frontal collisions, even belted seat-mounted side impact airbags could cause breathing problems...
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-25 The vehicle has a crash sensing the interior lamps and hazard In many crashes severe enough to and diagnostic module which warning flashers by using the inflate the airbag, windshields are records information after a controls for those features. broken by vehicle deformation.
Page 78: Passenger Sensing
3-26 Seats and Restraints Passenger Sensing The passenger sensing system an older child riding in a booster turns off the front outboard seat; and children, who are large System passenger frontal airbag and knee enough, using safety belts. airbag under certain conditions. No The vehicle has a passenger Never put a rear-facing child seat in other airbag is affected by the...
Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-27 The passenger sensing system is The passenger sensing system is WARNING (CONTINUED) designed to turn off the front designed to turn on the front outboard passenger frontal airbag outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag if: and knee airbag anytime the system Even if the passenger sensing senses that a person of adult size is...
Page 80 3-28 Seats and Restraints 4. Reinstall the child restraint The passenger sensing system may WARNING following the directions provided or may not turn off the airbags for a by the child restraint child in a child restraint depending If the airbag readiness light ever manufacturer and refer to upon the child's seating posture and comes on and stays on, it means...
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-29 because that person is not sitting Additional Factors Affecting A wet seat can affect the properly in the seat. Use the performance of the passenger System Operation following steps to allow the system sensing system. Here is how: Safety belts help keep the to detect that person and enable the The passenger sensing system...
Page 82: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
3-30 Seats and Restraints The on indicator may be lit if an purchase a service manual, see operation of the airbag system can object, such as a briefcase, Service Publications Ordering also be affected by changing or handbag, grocery bag, laptop, Information on page 13 17.
Page 83: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-31 of the seat fabric, could also Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System interfere with the operation of the Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need passenger sensing system. This regularly scheduled maintenance or could either prevent proper replacement.
Page 84: Child Restraints
3-32 Seats and Restraints If the airbag readiness light stays on Child Restraints booster. Use a booster seat with a after the vehicle is started or comes lap-shoulder belt until the child on when you are driving, the airbag passes the fit test below: Older Children system may not work properly.
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-33 Q: What is the proper way to In a crash, children who are not wear safety belts? buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be A: An older child should wear a thrown out of the vehicle.
Page 86: Infants And Young
3-34 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING Never allow a child to wear the Children can be seriously injured safety belt with the shoulder belt or strangled if a shoulder belt is behind their back. A child can be wrapped around their neck and seriously injured by not wearing the safety belt continues to the lap-shoulder belt properly.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-35 WARNING WARNING (CONTINUED) Never hold an infant or a child seat, always move the front while riding in a vehicle. Due to passenger seat as far back as it crash forces, an infant or a child will go.
Page 88 3-36 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of The restraint manufacturer WARNING add-on child restraints? instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A: Add-on child restraints, which A young child's hip bones are still height limitations for a particular are purchased by the vehicle so small that the vehicle's regular...
Page 89: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-37 Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint Rear-Facing Infant Seat restraint for the child's body with the designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness.
Page 90: Where To Put The Restraint
3-38 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to crash if the child restraint is not locate the nearest child safety seat Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. inspection station.
Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-39 We recommend that children and When securing a child restraint in a WARNING (CONTINUED) child restraints be secured in a rear rear seating position, study the seat, including: an infant or a child instructions that came with the child passenger airbag inflates and the riding in a rear-facing child restraint;...
Page 92: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
3-40 Seats and Restraints Keep in mind that an unsecured When installing a child restraint with Lower Anchors child restraint can move around in a a top tether, you must also use collision or sudden stop and injure either the lower anchors or the people in the vehicle.
Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
Page 94: System
3-42 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 38 for To assist in locating the lower additional information.
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-43 but you can install two of them. WARNING WARNING (CONTINUED) If you want to do this, install one LATCH child restraint in the right Do not attach more than one child of the retractor to set the lock, rear seating position, and install the restraint to a single anchor.
Page 96 3-44 Seats and Restraints There are five lower LATCH anchors and child restraint attachments to Head Restraint Removal in the rear seat. secure the restraints. Some and Reinstallation at the restraints also use another vehicle end of this section. Use anchors 1 and 2 when anchor to secure a top tether.
Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-45 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to the child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If the position you are using If the position you are using does not have a headrest has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you or head restraint and you are using a dual tether,...
Page 98 3-46 Seats and Restraints Head Restraint Removal and 2. Press both buttons on the head restraint posts at the same time, Reinstallation and pull up on the head The rear outboard head restraints restraint. can be removed if they interfere with 3.
Page 99: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints 3-47 To reinstall the head restraint: 3. Try to move the head restraint to New parts and repairs may be make sure that it is locked in necessary even if the LATCH place. system was not being used at the time of the crash.
Page 100 3-48 Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child seat in a If more than one child restraint position without a top tether anchor needs to be installed in the rear if a national or local law requires seat, be sure to read Where to Put that the top tether be anchored, or if the Restraint on page 3 38.
Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-49 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3 40. 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place.
Page 102: Securing Child Restraints
3-50 Seats and Restraints See Head Restraint Removal and A label on the sun visor says, WARNING (CONTINUED) Reinstallation under Lower Anchors Never put a rear-facing child seat in and Tethers for Children (LATCH the front. This is because the risk to Even if the passenger sensing System) on page 3 40.
Page 103 Seats and Restraints 3-51 If the child restraint has the LATCH You will be using the lap-shoulder system, see Lower Anchors and belt to secure the child restraint in Tethers for Children (LATCH this position. Follow the instructions System) on page 3 40 for how and that came with the child restraint.
Page 104 3-52 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
Page 105: Instrument Panel Storage
Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders .
Page 106: Cupholders
Storage Cupholders To reinstall, place the two forward Sunglasses Storage tabs into the slots and push down Center Console on the rear of the cupholder. Rear Seat Push on the cover and release to open the compartment. With the armrest in the rearward position, push down on the cover Lower the armrest to access the handle and slide the cover forward...
Page 107: Additional Storage Features
Storage Center Console Storage The armrest can be adjusted to a Additional Storage rearward, middle, and forward Features position. Pull or push the front of the armrest to adjust to the desired position. Cargo Tie-Downs If the vehicle has removable There are cargo tie downs in the cupholders, there is storage under trunk.
Page 108 Storage NOTES...
Page 109: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status Lamps On Reminder ..5-23 Indicator ....5-13 Cruise Control Light .
Page 110: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Instruments and Controls Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-32 Controls 4. Push the lever up to lock the Starting the Vehicle steering wheel in place. Messages ....5-33 Steering Wheel Do not adjust the steering wheel Tire Messages .
Page 111: Horn
Instruments and Controls Press and hold SRC to interact with 1: Use for slow wipes. (Push to Talk): For vehicles the navigation system, if equipped. with an OnStar, Bluetooth, or navigation system, press to (Volume): Press + to interact with those systems. See increase the volume;...
Page 112: Compass
Instruments and Controls Heavy snow or ice can overload the When the windshield wiper lever is Positioning System (GPS) antenna, wipers. A circuit breaker stops them released, additional wipes may StabiliTrak, and vehicle speed until the motor cools. occur depending on how long the information.
Page 113: Clock
Instruments and Controls Clock 5. To save the time and return to 2. Press + or to increase or the Time Settings menu, press decrease the Hours and Minutes The infotainment system controls displayed on the clock. the BACK button at any time are used to access the time and or press the TUNE/MENU knob 12/24 HR Format: Press the 12 HR...
Page 114 Instruments and Controls The outlet is powered when the Power Outlet 120 Volt less than 150 watts is plugged into ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ the outlet, and no system fault is Alternating Current ACCESSORY, or until the driver detected.
Page 115: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls The power outlet is not designed for Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there and may not work properly, if the could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and following are plugged in: function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators Equipment with high initial...
Page 116: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Uplevel Shown, Metric and Base Level Similar...
Page 117 Instruments and Controls English eAssist Shown, Metric eAssist Similar...
Page 118: Speedometer
5-10 Instruments and Controls Speedometer Trip Odometer tachometer may vary by several hundred rpm s, during auto stop The speedometer shows the The trip odometer can show how far mode, when the engine is shutting vehicle's speed in either kilometers the vehicle has been driven since off and restarting.
Page 119: Driver Efficiency Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Messages on page 5 31. The Driver Efficiency Gauge Engine Coolant vehicle still has a little fuel left, but Temperature Gauge the vehicle should be fueled soon. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on.
Page 120: Safety Belt Reminders
5-12 Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder light comes on. There is a passenger safety belt Light The front passenger safety belt reminder light near the passenger warning light and chime may turn on There is a driver safety belt...
Page 121: Passenger Airbag Status
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Passenger Airbag Status know the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag Indicator and knee airbag. The vehicle has a passenger If the word ON is lit on the sensing system. See Passenger passenger airbag status indicator, Sensing System on page 3 26.
Page 122: Charging System Light
5-14 Instruments and Controls If it does not, have the vehicle Only Mode for keyless access, as a WARNING serviced by your dealer. check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced The light should go out once the If the airbag readiness light ever by your dealer.
Page 123 Instruments and Controls 5-15 assists the dealer technician in Maintenance test. See Light On Steady: An emission correctly diagnosing any Accessories and Modifications on control system malfunction has malfunction. page 10 3. been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be Notice: If the vehicle is This light comes on during a required.
Page 124 5-16 Instruments and Controls Check that good quality fuel is Emissions Inspection and key access, or Service Only used. Poor fuel quality causes Mode for keyless access and the Maintenance Programs the engine not to run as malfunction indicator lamp does Depending on where you live, your efficiently as designed and may not come on.
Page 125: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-17 Brake System Warning flashing after the parking brake is WARNING released, or while driving, there is a Light problem with the electric parking The brake system might not be brake system or another system. The vehicle brake system consists working properly if the brake A message may also display in the of two hydraulic circuits.
Page 126: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light
5-18 Instruments and Controls If this light stays on, there is a If it does not, have the vehicle Lane Departure Warning problem with a system on the serviced by your dealer. If the (LDW) Light vehicle that is causing the parking system is working normally, the brake system to work at a reduced indicator light then goes off.
Page 127: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Forward Collision Alert Traction Off Light See Traction Control System (TCS) ® on page 9 32 and StabiliTrak (FCA) Warning Light System on page 9 33. ® StabiliTrak OFF Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine.
Page 128: Traction Control System
5-20 Instruments and Controls See Traction Control System (TCS) If the light is on and not flashing, the For vehicles with an uplevel or ® on page 9 32 and StabiliTrak TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak eAssist cluster, this light comes on System on page 9 33 for more system have been disabled.
Page 129: Warning Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 If it does not, have the vehicle Tire Pressure Light When the Light Is On Steady serviced by the dealer. If the system This indicates that one or more of is working normally, the indicator the tires are significantly light goes off.
Page 130: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-22 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it This light also comes on when the means that oil is not flowing through fuel tank is low on fuel. When fuel is Notice: Lack of proper engine oil the engine properly.
Page 131: High-Beam On Light
Instruments and Controls 5-23 If the light stays on and the engine Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. See Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) on page 2 13 or Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2 14.
Page 132: Door Ajar Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls Door Ajar Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) Center Stack Display The DIC displays information about the vehicle. It also displays warning Infotainment and vehicle messages if a system problem is personalization information displays detected. See Vehicle Messages on in the center stack screen.
Page 133 Instruments and Controls 5-25 DIC Buttons trip/fuel displays. Some of the items Trip 1 and Trip 2 may not be available for your This display shows the current particular vehicle. distance traveled, in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since Digital Speedometer the last reset for the trip odometer.
Page 134 5-26 Instruments and Controls Average Fuel Economy and hour (mph). This average is Navigation Instantaneous Fuel Economy calculated based on the various This display is used for the vehicle speeds recorded since the This display shows the approximate Turn-by-Turn navigation, last reset of this value.
Page 135 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Display Units Remaining Oil Life It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. To reset the This display shows an estimate of Move to switch between engine oil life system, press SET/ the oil's remaining useful life. metric or US when the Unit display CLR while the Oil Life display is If Remaining Oil Life 99% is...
Page 136: Vehicle Messages
5-28 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and Brake System Messages Charging Messages BRAKE FLUID LOW Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message is displayed when the some action that may be needed to brake fluid level is low.
Page 137: Compass Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-29 SERVICE PARKING BRAKE Cruise Control Messages PASSENGER DOOR OPEN This message is displayed when This message will display when the CRUISE SET TO XXX there is a problem with the Electric front passenger door is open. Close This message displays when the Parking Brake (EPB).
Page 138: Engine Oil Messages
5-30 Instruments and Controls When the coolant temperature unsafe temperatures for operation. OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP returns to normal, the air Stop and turn off the vehicle as ENGINE conditioning compressor turns back soon as it is safe to do so to avoid This message displays if low oil on.
Page 139: Fuel System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-31 message stays on, the vehicle REPLACE BATTERY IN TURN SIGNAL ON should be taken to your dealer for REMOTE KEY This message is displayed if the service as soon as possible. turn signal has been left on. Turn off This message displays when the the turn signal.
Page 140: Ride Control System
5-32 Instruments and Controls SERVICE LANE DEPARTURE will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your Service Vehicle Messages driving accordingly. See your dealer WARNING SERVICE AC SYSTEM for service. This message may appear to This message displays if there is a SERVICE STABILITRAK indicate that LDW is not working problem with the air conditioning...
Page 141: Starting The Vehicle
Instruments and Controls 5-33 Starting the Vehicle Take the vehicle to your dealer for You can receive more than one tire service to if this message continues pressure message at a time. To Messages to be displayed. read the other messages that may have been sent at the same time, JUMP START ACTIVE WAIT TO Tire Messages...
Page 142: Transmission Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Washer Fluid Messages ENGINE SERVICE TRANSMISSION WASHER FLUID LOW ADD This message displays and a chime FLUID This message displays if there is a sounds if the transmission fluid in problem with the transmission. See This message may display when the the vehicle gets hot.
Page 143: Vehicle Personalization
Instruments and Controls 5-35 Vehicle The following list of menu items will Auto Fan Speed be available: This will allow you to select the Personalization Climate and Air Quality automatic fan speed. It can be adjusted to run lower or higher than The audio system controls are used Comfort and Convenience normal.
Page 144: Comfort And Convenience
5-36 Instruments and Controls Auto Defog Comfort and Convenience Chime Volume Only vehicles with dual automatic This allows selection of the chime Select the Comfort and climate control will have this option. volume level. Convenience menu and the This will allow you to turn the auto following may be displayed: Press TUNE/MENU when Chime defog on or off.
Page 145 Instruments and Controls 5-37 Lighting Press TUNE/MENU when Exit select On or Off. Press TUNE/ Lighting is highlighted. Turn the MENU to confirm and go back to the Select the Lighting menu and the TUNE/MENU knob to select Off, last menu. following may be displayed: 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, or 2 Minutes.
Page 146 5-38 Instruments and Controls Door Unlock Options Press TUNE/MENU when Delayed Press TUNE/MENU when Locking Door Lock is highlighted. Turn the Feedback is highlighted. Turn the Memory Remote Recall TUNE/MENU knob to select On or TUNE/MENU knob to select Lights Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder Off.
Page 147 Instruments and Controls 5-39 Memory Remote Recall Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder Passive Door Lock This allows the Memory Remote This allows the Remote Left in This allows selection of which doors Recall feature to be turned on or off. Vehicle Reminder feature to be are unlocked by pressing the button turned on or off.
Page 148: Universal Remote System
5-40 Instruments and Controls Return to Factory Settings Universal Remote devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and Select Return to Factory Settings for System home automation devices. the option to return all vehicle Do not use the Universal Remote See Radio Frequency Statement on personalization to the default page 13 21 for information...
Page 149 Instruments and Controls 5-41 When programming a garage door, To program up to three devices: Some entry gates and garage park outside of the garage. Park door openers may require 1. Hold the end of the hand-held directly in line with and facing the substitution of Step 2 with the transmitter about 3 to 8 cm garage door opener motor-head or...
Page 150 5-42 Instruments and Controls If the Universal Remote 5. Firmly press and release the To program the remaining two system indicator light blinks Learn or Smart button. After Universal Remote system buttons, rapidly for two seconds, pressing this button, you will begin with Step 1 of Programming then turns to a constant have 30 seconds to complete...
Page 151: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-43 If you live in Canada, or you are Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single having difficulty programming a gate Universal Remote System Operation operator or garage door opener by Button using the Programming the Using the Universal Remote To reprogram any of the three Universal Remote System System...
Page 152 5-44 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 153: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-5 Exterior Lamp Controls Courtesy Lamps ....6-5 Exterior Lighting Dome Lamps .
Page 154: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting In Canada, the headlamps will Exterior Lamps Off Flash-to-Pass automatically reactivate when the Reminder To flash the high beams, pull the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). turn signal lever toward you, and A warning chime sounds if the driver AUTO (Automatic): Automatically release.
Page 155: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting The light sensor determines it is The automatic headlamp system daytime. turns off when the exterior lamp The vehicle is not in P (Park). control is turned to or the ignition is off. When the DRL are on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, instrument panel Lights On with Wipers lights, and other lamps will not...
Page 156: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change The turn and lane-change signal can be turned off manually by Signals moving the lever back to its original position. If after signaling a turn or lane change, the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb might be burned out.
Page 157: Interior Lighting
Lighting If the fog lamps are turned on while Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps the exterior lamp control is in the The courtesy lamps come on AUTO position, the headlamps Instrument Panel automatically when any door is come on automatically. opened and the dome lamp is in the Illumination Control (Fog Lamps): Press to turn on door position.
Page 158: Reading Lamps
Lighting To operate, press the buttons: Lighting Features (Off): Turns the lamps off. Entry Lighting (Door): Turns the lamps on when any door is opened. The headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, back-up lamps, dome (On): Keeps the lamps on all lamps, and most of the interior the time.
Page 159: Exit Lighting
Lighting Exit Lighting Battery Load A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on, such Management The headlamps, taillamps, parking as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, back-up lamps, and license lamps, rear window defogger, The vehicle has Electric Power plate lamps come on at night, or in climate control fan at high speed, Management (EPM), which...
Page 160 Lighting NOTES...
Page 161: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player ....7-22 System MP3 ......7-24 Infotainment Auxiliary Devices .
Page 162: Infotainment System
Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the Notice: The chime signals related Theft-Deterrent Feature road while driving, do the following to safety belts, parking brake, and The theft-deterrent feature works by while the vehicle is parked: other functions of your vehicle learning a portion of the Vehicle operate through the radio/ Become familiar with the...
Page 163 Infotainment System 4. Buttons 1 to 6 Saves and selects favorite stations. 5. RADIO/BAND Changes the band while listening to the radio. Selects the radio when listening to a different audio source. 6. BACK Menu: Moves one level back. Character Input: Deletes the last character.
Page 164 Infotainment System Press and hold 14. TONE (Phone/Mute) quickly reverse through a Press to access the sound Opens the Phone menu. track. Release the button menu screen to adjust to return to playing speed. Mutes the audio system. bass, midrange, and See CD Player on treble.
Page 165 Infotainment System press the desired feature on the screen, to display more options within that feature. Languages To change the display language, see Vehicle Personalization on page 5 35. The vehicle supports English, French, and Spanish. The default language is English. Overview (Radio with CD and Touchscreen) The infotainment system is...
Page 166 Infotainment System screen button, pressing (Home) SEEK BACK will go to the See Home Page following Press to seek to the previous menu. in this section. beginning of the current or 7. TUNE/MENU previous track. If the track 4. SOURCE Turn to highlight a feature.
Page 167 Infotainment System Release to return to Touchscreen Buttons Out of all available Home Page icons, up to eight icons can be playing speed. See CD Touchscreen buttons are on the selected and sorted for the first Player on page 7 22 and screen and highlighted when a Home Page screen.
Page 168 Infotainment System Press the AM screen button to Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to display the AM main page and play select the language. Press TUNE/ the current or last tuned AM station. MENU to confirm and go back to the See AM-FM Radio on page 7 14.
Page 169: Operation
Infotainment System Radio Settings Startup Volume: Press to set the The following options may display: maximum volume level for startup Dimming Mode: Press to change Press the Config button on the that will be used even if a higher the screen background. The Home Page or the CONFIG button volume had been set when the radio Automatic setting adjusts the screen...
Page 170 7-10 Infotainment System Automatic Switch-Off Menu System Selecting a Menu Option If the infotainment system has been The base radio displays one line of Controls turned on after the ignition is turned text at a time. The TUNE/MENU knob and the off, the system will turn off BACK button are used to...
Page 171 Infotainment System 7-11 Activating a Setting Turning a Function On or Off Press the BACK button 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 172 7-12 Infotainment System Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, Adjusting the Fader and Balance System Settings and Bass Speed Compensated Volume 1. Press the TONE button. 1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select Fader or Balance. The Speed Compensated Volume 2. Select Treble, Midrange, feature automatically adjusts the 3.
Page 173 Infotainment System 7-13 Configuring the Number of Auto Volume Maximum Startup Volume Favorite Pages The auto volume feature The maximum volume played when automatically adjusts the radio the radio is first turned on can volume to compensate for road and be set.
Page 174: Am-Fm Radio
7-14 Infotainment System Regionalization Radio RDS (Radio Data System) RDS stations will broadcast different The radio may have RDS. The RDS AM-FM Radio programs on different frequencies. feature is available for use only on To set the Regional (REG) feature FM stations that broadcast RDS Control Buttons (Radio on or off:...
Page 175 Infotainment System 7-15 Selecting a Band Favorites List To search for a programming type determined by station: 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. Press the RADIO/BAND button to 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. choose AM, FM, or SiriusXM if 2. Select Favorites List. equipped.
Page 176 7-16 Infotainment System To cancel the station search, press Playing the Radio (Radio with through the available sources (AM, TUNE/MENU. FM, SiriusXM if equipped, CD, USB/ CD and Touchscreen) iPod, and AUX). Storing a Station as a Favorite Audio Source Infotainment System Menus Stations from all bands can be VOL/...
Page 177 Infotainment System 7-17 Adjusting the Speakers Finding a Station To adjust the speaker balance: 1. Press the FM screen button on To select the band, see Audio the Home Page or select FM Source earlier in this section. Press the left arrow on the from the source pop-up to bottom for more sound from the Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to find...
Page 178: Storing Radio Station Presets
7-18 Infotainment System In the AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if Changing the Sources 2. Touch and hold a preset button equipped) main page, press one to store the currently active To change audio sources from any of the preset screen buttons to station.
Page 179: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System 7-19 Satellite Radio SiriusXM Categories Turning SiriusXM Channel Graphic On or Off SiriusXM stations are organized in SiriusXM® Satellite Radio categories. 1. From the Home Page press the Service Config screen button or the To customize which SiriusXM Vehicles with an SiriusXM satellite CONFIG button on the faceplate.
Page 180: Radio Reception
7-20 Infotainment System Channel Off Air: This channel is No Information: The system is Unknown: If this message is not currently in service. Tune in to working properly. No text or received when tuned to channel 0, another channel. informational messages are there could be a receiver fault.
Page 181: Backglass Antenna
Infotainment System 7-21 addition, traveling or standing under Notice: Using a razor blade or heavy foliage, bridges, garages, sharp object to clear the inside FM signals only reach about 16 to or tunnels may cause loss of the rear window can damage the rear 65 km (10 to 40 mi).
Page 182: Audio Players
7-22 Infotainment System Audio Players To avoid damage to the CD player: Press to eject a disc from the CD player. Do not use scratched or CD Player damaged discs. Playing an Audio CD (Radio Do not apply labels to discs. The with CD) The player can be used for CDs labels could get caught in the...
Page 183: Error Messages
Infotainment System 7-23 Press and hold to fast forward Use the following controls to play TUNE/MENU: Turn to the right or the disc: left to select the next or previous through a track. track. Press this knob to select the (Play/Pause): Use to start, Release to return to playing...
Page 184: Mp3
7-24 Infotainment System There was a problem while Bit rates supported: 8, 16, 24, Playlists: Press to view the burning the disc. 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, playlists stored on the disc. Select a 128, 144, 160, 192, 224, 256, playlist to view the list of all songs in The label is caught in the CD and 320 kbps.
Page 185: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-25 Genres: Press to view the genres. No Folder Auxiliary Devices Select a genre to view a list of all When the CD only contains This vehicle has an auxiliary input songs of that genre. Select a song compressed audio files without any jack in the center console.
Page 186 7-26 Infotainment System If an auxiliary device has already USB Port (Radio with CD) been connected, but a different The following devices may be source is currently active, press the connected and controlled by the CD/AUX button on the radio infotainment system.
Page 187 Infotainment System 7-27 Searching for a Track Shuffle Connecting and Controlling a PlaysForSure Device (PFD) Tracks can be searched for by: Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and set or Zune Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or Playlists Off, then press the BACK button Connecting a PFD or Zune Artists...
Page 188 7-28 Infotainment System Shuffle Functionality When a device is not supported, the *This only displays if a playlist is message No supported data found. found on the device. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and set You can safely disconnect the Shuffle Songs (Random) to On To search for tracks: device appears.
Page 189 Infotainment System 7-29 The infotainment system Repeat Off: Playback starts from To select the Bluetooth Music Setup automatically links with the first the beginning of the current track menu when a device is not attached available paired device in the after the last track finishes.
Page 190 7-30 Infotainment System 3. After the system determines 2. Select the new device. Changing the Default PIN what type of Bluetooth device is To connect a paired device when To change the default PIN: being paired, the Bluetooth another device is connected to the 1.
Page 191 Infotainment System 7-31 Only USB MP3 players and USB Controlling a Bluetooth Device Playlist entries must be in the drives with a sector size of form of relative paths. Bluetooth devices that support 512 bytes and a cluster size The system attribute for AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote smaller or equal to 32 kbytes in folders/files that contain audio...
Page 192 7-32 Infotainment System Playlists: Press to view the There might be a delay before the SEEK (Previous/Reverse): playlists stored on the USB. Select list displays. To begin playback, 1. Press to seek to the beginning of a playlist to view the list of all songs select a song from the list.
Page 193 Infotainment System 7-33 Playing from an iPod® To connect and control an iPod, Press any of the following buttons connect one end of the standard on the iPod Menu: This feature supports the following iPod USB cable to the iPod's dock Playlists: iPod models: connector.
Page 194 7-34 Infotainment System 3. Select the desired song from the Podcasts: Playing from an iPhone® list to begin playback. 1. Press to view the podcasts This feature supports iPhone Song Titles: stored on the iPod. models 3G and newer. 1. Press to view a list of all songs 2.
Page 195: Bluetooth (Overview)
Infotainment System 7-35 Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone Vehicles with a Bluetooth system The system may not work with can use a Bluetooth-capable cell all cell phones. See Pairing in phone with a Hands-Free Profile to Bluetooth (Overview) this section.
Page 196: Controls)
7-36 Infotainment System Audio System Bluetooth (Infotainment (Mute/End Call): Press to end a call, reject a call, or cancel an Controls) When using the Bluetooth system, operation. sound comes through the vehicle's To navigate the menu system using front audio system speakers and Infotainment System Controls the infotainment controls, see overrides the audio system.
Page 197 Infotainment System 7-37 Up to five cell phones can be 3. Select Bluetooth. 7. Repeat Steps 1 6 to pair paired to the Bluetooth system. additional phones. 4. Select Pair Device (Phone). The pairing process is disabled A four-digit Personal Listing All Paired and Connected when the vehicle is moving.
Page 198 7-38 Infotainment System Connecting to a Different Phone user guide or contact your wireless to scroll through the entire list of provider to find out if this feature is names/numbers in the To connect to a different phone, the supported by your phone. phone book.
Page 199 Infotainment System 7-39 Accepting or Declining a Call Declining a Call 4. After the call has been placed, turn or press the TUNE/MENU Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to When an incoming call is received, knob and choose Merge Calls. Decline and press the TUNE/ the infotainment system mutes and MENU knob to decline the call.
Page 200: Recognition)
7-40 Infotainment System Pairing only needs to be Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Pairing completed once, unless the (DTMF) Tones A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone pairing information on the cell must be paired to the Bluetooth The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can phone changes or the cell phone system and then connected to the send numbers during a call.
Page 201 Infotainment System 7-41 3. Say Pair. The system responds Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone with instructions and a four-digit Phones To connect to a different cell phone, Personal Identification Number The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the (PIN).
Page 202 7-42 Infotainment System Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command 3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want to store. After Numbers 1. Press . The system each digit is entered, the system The system can store up to responds Ready, followed by repeats back the digit it heard 30 phone numbers as name tags in...
Page 203 Infotainment System 7-43 To delete all name tags: Digit Dial: This command allows a 3. Say 911 without pausing. Say phone number to be dialed by Dial or Call. 1. Press . The system entering the digits one at a time. Once connected, the person called responds Ready, followed by Re-dial: This command is used to...
Page 204 7-44 Infotainment System 3. Say each digit, one at a time, Receiving a Call Three-Way Calling that you want to dial. After each When an incoming call is received, If equipped, three-way calling must digit is entered, the system the audio system mutes and a ring be supported on the cell phone and repeats back the digit it heard tone is heard in the vehicle.
Page 205 Infotainment System 7-45 To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth 2. Say Bluetooth. This command To cancel mute, press , and System from a Cell Phone can be skipped. then say Un-mute Call. During a call with the audio on the 3.
Page 206 7-46 Infotainment System Sending a Number or Name Tag During a Call 1. Press . The system responds Ready, followed by a tone. 2. Say Dial. 3. Say the number or name tag to send. Clearing the System Unless information is deleted out of the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely.
Page 207: Air Vents
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Climate Control Systems this system. Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-3 Air Vents Air Vents .
Page 208 Climate Controls temperature falls below freezing, the For vehicles with heated outside Air Delivery Modes: Press air conditioner will not run and the rearview mirrors, they turn on with , or to change the direction of indicator light turns off. the rear window defogger and help the airflow.
Page 209: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Influence on eAssist Operation and Fuel The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Economy (If Equipped) this system. The climate control system is dependent upon other vehicle systems for heat and power input.
Page 210 Climate Controls Select a temperature setting that To place the system in SYNC: Press to link all climate is higher in hot weather and automatic mode: zone settings to the driver settings. lower in cold weather. The SYNC indicator light will turn 1.
Page 211 Climate Controls (Floor): Air is directed to the (Comfort/Eco Air Conditioning Pressing the button during an floor outlets. (For eAssist Vehicles)): Press to auto stop will restart the engine to cycle between the off, comfort, and prevent window fogging. To reach (Defog): Air is directed to the economy air conditioning modes.
Page 212 Climate Controls Using a razor blade or (Recirculation): Press to turn (Heated Seats, If sharp object to clear the inside on recirculation. An indicator light Equipped): Press to turn the rear window can damage the rear comes on. Air is recirculated to heated seats on or off.
Page 213: Air Vents
Climate Controls Sensors Air Vents Side Air Vents The solar sensor on top of the Center Air Vents instrument panel near the windshield monitors the solar heat. The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature, fan speed, recirculation, and air delivery mode for best comfort.
Page 214: Maintenance
Climate Controls Operation Tips Maintenance Keep all outlets open whenever possible for best system Passenger Compartment performance. Air Filter Keep the paths under all seats The filter removes dust, pollen, and clear of objects to help circulate other airborne irritants from outside the air inside the vehicle more air that is pulled into the vehicle.
Page 215 Climate Controls Service During service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper This vehicle may have the new equipment. Venting refrigerants environmentally friendly refrigerant, directly to the atmosphere is harmful R1234yf. This refrigerant has a to the environment and may also significantly reduced global warming create unsafe conditions based on impact on the environment,...
Page 216 8-10 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 217 Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Object Detection Systems Power (RAP) ....9-22 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Operating Shifting Into Park ... . 9-22 System .
Page 218: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Driving Information WARNING passenger to handle potential distractions. Distracted Driving Taking your eyes off the road too Become familiar with vehicle long or too often could cause a Distraction comes in many forms features before driving, such as crash resulting in injury or death.
Page 219: Drunk Driving
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle If the engine ever stops while the between you and the driver in vehicle is being driven, brake Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. normally but do not pump the are important factors in helping to brakes.
Page 220: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Maintain a reasonable steady If the steering wheel is turned until it Off-Road Recovery speed through the curve. reaches the end of its travel and is held against that position for an Wait until the vehicle is out of extended period of time, power the curve before accelerating steering assist may be reduced.
Page 221: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating Try to avoid sudden steering, 3. Turn the steering wheel to go If the vehicle starts to slide, follow acceleration, or braking, straight down the roadway. these suggestions: including reducing vehicle speed Ease your foot off the by shifting to a lower gear.
Page 222: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating Have good tires with proper Hydroplaning WARNING tread depth. See Tires on Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water page 10 44. can build up under the vehicle's Wet brakes can cause crashes. Turn off cruise control. tires so they actually ride on the They might not work as well in a water.
Page 223: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating Pay attention to special road Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING signs (falling rocks area, winding Driving on steep hills or through roads, long grades, passing or Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) mountains is different than driving no-passing zones) and take or with the ignition off is on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 224 Driving and Operating Try not to break the fragile traction. Blizzard Conditions WARNING (CONTINUED) If you accelerate too fast, the drive Being stuck in snow can be a wheels will spin and polish the serious situation. Stay with the cannot be seen or smelled. It can surface under the tires even more.
Page 225: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to Get WARNING (CONTINUED) it Out Slowly and cautiously spin the to the highest setting. See Turn the steering wheel left and wheels to free the vehicle when Climate Control Systems in right to clear the area around the stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
Page 226: Vehicle Load Limits
9-10 Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits pillar (B-pillar). The Tire and WARNING (CONTINUED) Loading Information label shows It is very important to know how the number of occupant seating vehicle handles. This could much weight the vehicle can positions (1), and the maximum cause loss of control and a carry.
Page 227 Driving and Operating 9-11 Steps for Determining Correct the amount of available cargo Load Limit and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) Locate the statement The = 650 lbs). combined weight of Determine the combined occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or weight of luggage and cargo...
Page 228 9-12 Driving and Operating seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
Page 229 Driving and Operating 9-13 fuel, and cargo. Never exceed If you put things inside the WARNING (CONTINUED) the GVWR for the vehicle, or the vehicle like suitcases, tools, Gross Axle Weight Rating packages, or anything Never stack heavier (GAWR) for either the front or else they will go as fast as the things, like suitcases,...
Page 230: Starting And Operating
9-14 Driving and Operating Starting and Following break in, engine speed and turn it only with your hand. and load can be gradually If the key cannot be turned by Operating increased. hand, see your dealer. The key must be fully extended to Ignition Positions (Key New Vehicle Break-In start the vehicle.
Page 231 Driving and Operating 9-15 If the vehicle must be shut off in an warning and indicator lights. This WARNING emergency: position can also be used for service and diagnostics, and to 1. Brake using a firm and steady Turning off the vehicle while verify the proper operation of the pressure.
Page 232: Ignition Positions
9-16 Driving and Operating Key Lock Release The key lock release will not work if Ignition Positions the battery is charged less than (Keyless Access) 9 volts, or uncharged. Try charging or jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting (with or without eAssist) on page 10 92 or Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only) on page 10 90.
Page 233 Driving and Operating 9-17 To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle Do not turn the engine off when the WARNING must be in ACC/ACCESSORY or vehicle is moving. This will cause a ON/RUN and the brake pedal must loss of power assist in the brake Turning off the vehicle while be applied.
Page 234: Starting The Engine
9-18 Driving and Operating The ignition will switch from ACC/ The instruments and audio systems Starting Procedure ACCESSORY to OFF after will operate as they do in ON/RUN, 1. With your foot off the accelerator five minutes to prevent battery but the vehicle will not be able to be pedal, turn the ignition key to run down.
Page 235 Driving and Operating 9-19 motor damage. To prevent gear between each try, to allow the WARNING (CONTINUED) damage, this system also cranking motor to cool down. prevents cranking if the engine When the engine starts, let go of however, once the brake pedal is is already running.
Page 236 9-20 Driving and Operating The air conditioning or defrost AUTO STOP on the tachometer The warmer it is outside, the system need the compressor to signifies that the engine is in auto shorter the time before the maintain vehicle comfort. See stop mode.
Page 237: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-21 Engine Heater WARNING (CONTINUED) The engine coolant heater, could be seriously injured. Plug if available, can help in cold weather the cord into a properly grounded conditions at or below 18°C (0°F) for easier starting and better fuel three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.
Page 238: Retained Accessory
9-22 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) WARNING (CONTINUED) by holding in the button on the Power (RAP) shift lever and pushing the shift Do not leave the vehicle when the lever all the way toward the front These vehicle accessories can be engine is running.
Page 239: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-23 Torque Lock Shifting out of Park To shift out of P (Park): 1. Apply the brake pedal. Torque lock is when the weight This vehicle is equipped with of the vehicle puts too much an electronic shift lock release 2.
Page 240: Parking Over Things
9-24 Driving and Operating To access the shift lock manual Parking over Things release: That Burn 1. Apply the parking brake. WARNING Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn.
Page 241: Engine Exhaust
Driving and Operating 9-25 Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle WARNING (CONTINUED) While Parked There are holes or openings WARNING It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not monoxide (CO) which cannot be...
Page 242: Automatic Transmission
9-26 Driving and Operating Automatic is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out WARNING of P (Park), ease pressure on the Transmission shift lever and push the shift lever It is dangerous to get out of the all the way into P (Park) as you vehicle if the shift lever is not fully maintain brake application.
Page 243: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-27 D (Drive): This position is for Manual Mode WARNING normal driving. It provides the best Driver Shift Control (DSC) fuel economy. If you need more Shifting into a drive gear while the power for passing, and you are: To use this feature: engine is running at high speed is Accelerating slowly or...
Page 244: Brakes
9-28 Driving and Operating While using the DSC feature the Second Gear Start Feature Brakes transmission will have firmer shifting When accelerating the vehicle and sportier performance. You can from a stop in snowy and icy Antilock Brake use this for sport driving or when conditions, you may want to shift System (ABS) climbing hills to stay in gear longer...
Page 245: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-29 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 246 9-30 Driving and Operating The system has a parking brake status light is flashing. See your with reduced functionality. To apply status light and a parking brake dealer. See Electric Parking Brake the EPB when this light is on, lift up warning light.
Page 247: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating 9-31 If the parking brake warning light is Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) on, the EPB has detected an error This vehicle has a brake assist This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist in another system and is operating feature designed to assist the driver (HSA) feature, which may be useful with reduced functionality.
Page 248: Ride Control Systems Traction Control
9-32 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems Traction Control System (TCS) The vehicle has a traction control The TCS/StabiliTrak light flashes to system that limits wheel spin. This is indicate that the traction control especially useful in slippery road system is active. This light comes conditions.
Page 249: Stabilitrak ® System
Driving and Operating 9-33 ® StabiliTrak System This also occurs when traction control is activated. A noise might The vehicle has a vehicle stability be heard or vibration might be felt in enhancement system called the brake pedal. This is normal. StabiliTrak.
Page 250: Cruise Control
9-34 Driving and Operating the instrument cluster. Traction Cruise Control control will also be turned off and The cruise control lets the vehicle the Traction Off light will illuminate maintain a speed of about 40 km/h in the instrument cluster. For (25 mph) or more without keeping information on only turning TCS off your foot on the accelerator.
Page 251 Driving and Operating 9-35 SET/ (Set/Coast): Move the WARNING thumbwheel down to set a speed and activate cruise control or to Cruise control can be dangerous make the vehicle decelerate. where you cannot drive safely at Setting Cruise Control a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding If the cruise button is on when not in roads or in heavy traffic.
Page 252 9-36 Driving and Operating Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using you might have to step on the Cruise Control accelerator pedal to maintain If the cruise control is set at a the vehicle speed. When going desired speed and then the brakes If the cruise control system is downhill, you might have to brake or are applied, the cruise control is...
Page 253: Object Detection Systems
Driving and Operating 9-37 Object Detection The forward-looking FCA camera Detecting the Vehicle Ahead sensor is on the windshield ahead Systems of the rearview mirror. FCA detects vehicles within a distance of Forward Collision Alert approximately 60 m (197 ft) and operates at speeds above 40 km/h (FCA) System (25 mph).
Page 254 9-38 Driving and Operating Collision Alert Selecting the Alert Timing WARNING FCA does not provide a warning to help avoid a crash, unless it detects a vehicle. FCA may not detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA sensor is blocked by dirt, snow, or ice, or if the windshield is When your vehicle approaches damaged.
Page 255 Driving and Operating 9-39 Consider traffic and weather Ultrasonic Parking Assist How the System Works conditions when selecting the alert URPA comes on automatically If available, the Ultrasonic Rear timing. The range of selectable alert when the shift lever is moved into Parking Assist (URPA) system timing may not be appropriate for all R (Reverse).
Page 256: System
9-40 Driving and Operating Turning the System On and Off When the System Does Not weather. The message may not clear until the frost or ice has Seem to Work Properly The URPA system can be turned on melted. and off using the park assist button The following messages may be An object was hanging out of the next to the shift lever.
Page 257 Driving and Operating 9-41 displays when the vehicle is Guidelines WARNING shifted out of R (Reverse) after The RVC system has a guideline approximately 10 seconds. overlay that can help the driver align The RVC system does not display the vehicle when backing into a To cancel the delay, do one of the children, pedestrians, bicyclists, parking spot.
Page 258 9-42 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 Vision Camera System On or Off earlier in this section.
Page 259: Lane Departure
Driving and Operating 9-43 Lane Departure How the System Works WARNING (CONTINUED) Warning (LDW) The LDW camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview If LDW only detects lane The vehicle may have an LDW mirror. markings on one side of the road, system.
Page 260: Warning (Ldw)
9-44 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Fuel WARNING (CONTINUED) Seem To Work Properly Use of the recommended fuel If the LDW symbol does not appear: avoid a crash under these is an important part of the proper conditions.
Page 261: Recommended Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-45 Recommended Fuel California Fuel Requirements Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or If the vehicle is certified to meet higher. If the octane rating is less California Emissions Standards, it is than 87, an audible knocking noise, designed to operate on fuels that commonly referred to as spark...
Page 262: Fuels In Foreign Countries
9-46 Driving and Operating Fuels in Foreign regulations. To help keep fuel recommend that you use these injectors and intake valves clean gasolines, if they comply with the Countries and avoid problems due to dirty specifications described earlier. injectors or valves, look for gasoline However, E85 (85% ethanol) and Never use leaded gasoline or any that is advertised as TOP TIER...
Page 263: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Driving and Operating 9-47 control system performance. The indicating ethanol content. Do not E85 has less energy per liter malfunction indicator lamp might use the fuel if the ethanol content is (gallon) than gasoline, so you will turn on. If this occurs, return to your greater than 85%.
Page 264: Filling The Tank
9-48 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank The fuel cap is behind the fuel door WARNING (CONTINUED) on the vehicle's passenger side. To open the fuel door, push the WARNING Fuel can spray out if the fuel rearward center edge in and cap is opened too quickly.
Page 265: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-49 Filling a Portable Fuel WARNING WARNING (CONTINUED) Container If a fire starts while you are Place container on the refueling, do not remove the ground. WARNING nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by Place the nozzle inside the fill Filling a portable fuel container shutting off the pump or by opening of the container...
Page 266: General Towing
9-50 Driving and Operating Towing Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the Add-Ons vehicle is not operating. General Towing The vehicle has an airbag system. Information Add-On Electrical Before attempting to add anything Equipment electrical to the vehicle, see The vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer.
Page 267: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Battery ..... 10-25 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Starter Switch Check ..10-26 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Automatic Transmission Shift Lamps (LTZ) .
Page 268: General Information
10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Jump Starting General Information System ....10-54 Jump Starting (On-board For service and parts needs, visit Tire Pressure Monitor with eAssist Only) .
Page 269: California Proposition
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition California Perchlorate Accessories and 65 Warning Materials Requirements Modifications Most motor vehicles, including this Certain types of automotive Adding non dealer accessories or one, contain and/or emit chemicals applications, such as airbag making modifications to the vehicle known to the State of California to initiators, safety belt pretensioners, can affect vehicle performance and...
Page 270: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Damage to vehicle components Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service resulting from modifications or the work, use the proper service installation or use of non GM manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own certified parts, including control about how to service the vehicle Service Work...
Page 271: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood 4. After the hood is slightly lifted, it will continue to open to the full To open the hood: position. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Lower the hood until the lifting force of the strut is reduced, then release the hood to latch fully.
Page 272 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.0L L4 Engine...
Page 273 Vehicle Care 10-7 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 5. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of 8. Battery on page 10 25. page 10 15. View). See Cooling System on 9. Engine Compartment Fuse page 10 16. 2. Engine Cover. Block on page 10 38. 6.
Page 274 10-8 Vehicle Care 2.4L L4 Engine eAssist...
Page 275 Vehicle Care 10-9 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 6. High Voltage Cable (Orange 10. Coolant Surge Tank and page 10 15. Color). Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 10 18. 2. Engine Cover. 7. Transmission Fluid Cap (Out of View).
Page 276 10-10 Vehicle Care 2.5L L4 Engine...
Page 277: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-11 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil page 10 15. It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine 2. Engine Cover. oil level at each fuel fill. In order to performance and long life, careful get an accurate reading, the vehicle attention must be paid to engine oil.
Page 278 10-12 Vehicle Care 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it have an oil level above the Specification with a paper towel or cloth, then operating range, i.e., the engine Use and ask for licensed engine push it back in all the way. has so much oil that the oil level oils with the dexos1®...
Page 279: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-13 Viscosity Grade dexos certification mark are all that into sewers, or into streams or is needed for good performance and bodies of water. Recycle it by taking SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity engine protection. it to a place that collects used oil. grade for the 2.0L L4 engine and the 2.4L L4 engine.
Page 280: Automatic Transmission
10-14 Vehicle Care It is possible that, if driving under How to Reset the Engine Oil If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON the best conditions, the oil life message comes back on when the Life System system might indicate that an oil vehicle is started, the engine oil life Reset the system whenever the change is not necessary for up to a...
Page 281: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care 10-15 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace the engine air 6. Install the nine screws on the top cleaner/filter: of the housing to lock the cover The engine air cleaner/filter is in the in place. engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Page 282: Cooling System
10-16 Vehicle Care 5. Lower the filter cover housing 4. Inspect or replace the engine air Cooling System toward the engine. cleaner/filter. The cooling system allows the 6. Install the six screws on the top 5. Lower the filter cover housing engine to maintain the correct of the housing to lock the cover toward the engine.
Page 283 Vehicle Care 10-17 WARNING Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant.
Page 284: Engine Coolant
10-18 Vehicle Care Protects against rust and Engine Coolant WARNING (CONTINUED) corrosion. The cooling system in the vehicle is Will not damage aluminum parts. mixture, the engine could get too filled with DEX-COOL® engine Helps keep the proper engine hot but you would not get the coolant mixture.
Page 285 Vehicle Care 10-19 used coolant disposal. This will help If no coolant is visible in the coolant WARNING protect the environment and your surge tank, add coolant as follows: health. How to Add Coolant to the Steam and scalding liquids from a Checking Coolant Coolant Surge Tank hot cooling system can blow out...
Page 286: Engine Overheating
10-20 Vehicle Care reaches the mark pointed to on the front of the coolant surge tank. 5. Replace the cap tightly. Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and The coolant surge tank pressure possible engine damage may cap can be removed when the occur.
Page 287 Vehicle Care 10-21 should be running. If they are not, If the overheat warning is displayed WARNING (CONTINUED) do not continue to run the engine with no sign of steam: and have the vehicle serviced. 1. Turn the air conditioning off. If you keep driving when the Notice: Running the engine engine is overheated, the liquids...
Page 288: Washer Fluid
10-22 Vehicle Care Fill the washer fluid tank only If there is no sign of steam, idle the Adding Washer Fluid three-quarters full when it is engine for three minutes while very cold. This allows for parked. If the warning is still fluid expansion if freezing displayed, turn off the engine until it occurs, which could damage...
Page 289: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-23 Brake linings should always be If this is not done, the brakes might WARNING replaced as complete axle sets. not work properly. For example, installing disc brake pads that are Brake Pedal Travel The brake wear warning sound wrong for the vehicle, can change means that soon the brakes will the balance between the front and...
Page 290 10-24 Vehicle Care There are only two reasons why the WARNING WARNING brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it With the wrong kind of fluid in the The brake fluid level goes down can spill on the engine and burn, brake hydraulic system, the because of normal brake lining...
Page 291: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-25 If brake fluid is spilled on the Vehicle Storage vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish can be WARNING damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on the Batteries have acid that can burn vehicle. If you do, wash it off you and gas that can explode.
Page 292: Function Check
10-26 Vehicle Care Starter Switch Check If the vehicle starts in any other 3. With the engine off, turn the position, contact your dealer for ignition on, but do not start the service. engine. Without applying the WARNING regular brake, try to move the Automatic Transmission shift lever out of P (Park) with When you are doing this...
Page 293: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
Vehicle Care 10-27 To check the P (Park) Park Brake and P (Park) covered by your warranty. Do not mechanism's holding ability: allow the wiper arm to touch the Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to windshield. P (Park). Then release the To replace the wiper blade: parking brake followed by the WARNING...
Page 294: Headlamp Aiming
10-28 Vehicle Care 3. With the latch open, pull the Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement wiper blade down toward the Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement windshield far enough to release should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on it from the J-hooked end of the page 10 36.
Page 295: High Intensity Discharge
Vehicle Care 10-29 High Intensity Discharge LED Lighting (HID) Lighting This vehicle has several LED lamps. For replacement of any LED lighting assembly, contact your dealer. WARNING Headlamps, Front Turn The low beam high intensity discharge lighting system Signal, Sidemarker, and operates at a very high voltage.
Page 296 10-30 Vehicle Care 2. For the driver side bulb, remove Uplevel Headlamp Assembly To replace one of these bulbs: the windshield washer bottle The uplevel model vehicle has High-Beam Headlamp filler neck by firmly pulling it halogen high-beam and low-beam straight up and out of the bottle.
Page 297 Vehicle Care 10-31 5. Disengage the spring clip (2) Low-Beam Headlamp 8. For the driver side, reinstall the from the bulb by pressing down windshield washer bottle filler 1. For the driver side bulb, remove on the end and then swing neck by firmly pushing it straight the windshield washer bottle upward.
Page 298: Fog Lamps
10-32 Vehicle Care 2. Remove the bulb socket from Fog Lamps the headlamp assembly by To replace the front fog lamp bulb: turning it counterclockwise. 3. Remove the bulb from the socket. 4. Replace the bulb in the bulb socket. 5.
Page 299: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, And Back-Up Lamps (Ls And Lt)
Vehicle Care 10-33 Taillamps, Turn Signal, 3. Remove the bulb socket by turning counterclockwise and Stoplamps, and Back-Up pulling straight out. Lamps (LS and LT) 4. Remove the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the bulb socket.
Page 300: Taillamps, Turn Signal
10-34 Vehicle Care Notice: Improper lamp assembly 6. Install the bulb socket into the removal and installation can taillamp assembly by turning it cause leaks and water intrusion clockwise. which may cause damage to the 7. Install the trunk trim and taillamp.
Page 301: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 10-35 Notice: Improper lamp assembly License Plate Lamp removal and installation can To replace one of these bulbs: cause leaks and water intrusion which may cause damage to the taillamp. Do not remove the taillamp assembly to replace a bulb.
Page 302: Replacement Bulbs
10-36 Vehicle Care Replacement Bulbs Bulb Exterior Lamp Number Bulb Exterior Lamp Number High-Beam H7 LL Headlamp (Uplevel) Back-Up Lamp W16W LL License Plate Lamp W5W LL Deck Lid Taillamp Low-Beam H11 LL DRL and Parking W21/ Headlamp (Base Lamp (HID) 5W ULL and Uplevel) Front Fog Lamp...
Page 303: Electrical System
Vehicle Care 10-37 Electrical System Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Overload An electrical overload may cause High Voltage Devices and the lamps to go on and off, or in The vehicle has fuses and circuit some cases to remain off. Have the Wiring breakers to protect against an headlamp wiring checked right away...
Page 304: Fuses
10-38 Vehicle Care Fuses Fuses of the same amperage can Engine Compartment be temporarily borrowed from Fuse Block The wiring circuits in the vehicle are another fuse location, if a fuse goes protected from short circuits by out. Replace the fuse as soon as The engine compartment fuse block fuses.
Page 305 Vehicle Care 10-39...
Page 306 10-40 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped Mini Mini Usage Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Fuses Fuses features shown. Aero Shutter/eAssist Cooling Fan Mini Usage Ignition Fuses Emissions SDM Ignition Transmission Control Foglamp Module Battery Spare Low Beam HID Engine Control...
Page 307 Vehicle Care 10-41 Mini J-Case Usage Mini Usage Usage Fuses Fuses Relays Canister Vent Antilock Brake Air Pump Emissions Solenoid System Pump Window/Mirror SAIR Solenoid Electric Parking Brake Defogger Fuel Module Rear Defogger Micro Usage Battery Voltage Brake Vacuum Pump Relays Sensor Cooling Fan K2...
Page 308: Block
10-42 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block Instrument Panel Fuse Block Pull the door toward you to release it from the hinge. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. The instrument panel fuse block is Fuses Usage in the instrument panel, on the...
Page 309 Vehicle Care 10-43 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Diagnostic Link Left Stoplamp, Left License Plate DRL Lamp, Lamp, Center Connector Headlamp Control, High-Mounted Airbag, SDM Right Taillamp, Right Stoplamp, Rear Fog Park/Sidemarker Lamps, Right Front Trunk Release Lamps, Right Mirror Park/Sidemarker Heater Ventilation Turn, Right Front...
Page 310: Wheels And Tires
10-44 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Fuses Usage WARNING (CONTINUED) 110V AC Tires Underinflated tires pose the Spare same danger as overloaded Every new GM vehicle has tires. The resulting crash high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury. Relays Usage leading tire manufacturer.
Page 311: All-Season Tires
Vehicle Care 10-45 All-Season Tires Winter Tires WARNING (CONTINUED) This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not, originally, Improperly repaired tires can all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter cause a crash. Only the designed to provide good overall tires are designed for increased dealer or an authorized tire performance on most road surfaces...
Page 312: Summer Tires
10-46 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tires of the Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the same size, load range, and Tire Size illustration later in this Useful information about a tire is speed rating as the original section.
Page 313 Vehicle Care 10-47 DOT Tire Date of (5) Tire Ply Material The type Manufacture The last four of cord and number of plies in digits of the TIN indicate the the sidewall and under the tread. tire manufactured date. The first (6) Uniform Tire Quality two digits represent the week Grading (UTQG)
Page 314: Tire Designations
10-48 Vehicle Care The compact spare tire is for (5) Tire Inflation Tire Designations emergency use when a regular temporary use tire or compact Tire Size road tire has lost air and gone spare tire should be inflated to flat. If the vehicle has a compact 420 kPa (60 psi).
Page 315: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care 10-49 (3) Aspect Ratio A two-digit is certified to carry. The speed Belt A rubber coated layer of number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a cords between the plies and the height-to-width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load. tread.
Page 316 10-50 Vehicle Care Curb Weight The weight of a GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure motor vehicle with standard and Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to optional equipment including the Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated.
Page 317 Vehicle Care 10-51 Outward Facing Sidewall Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic Treadwear Indicators Narrow side of an asymmetrical tire that tire in which the ply cords that bands, sometimes called wear has a particular side that faces extend to the beads are laid at bars, that show across the tread outward when mounted on a 90 degrees to the centerline of...
Page 318: Tire Pressure
10-52 Vehicle Care Vehicle Capacity Weight Tire Pressure Overinflated tires, or tires that number of designated seating have too much air, can Tires need the correct amount of positions multiplied by result in: air pressure to operate 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated Unusual wear.
Page 319 Vehicle Care 10-53 How the vehicle is loaded Remove the valve cap from the Tire Pressure for affects vehicle handling and ride tire valve stem. Press the tire High-Speed Operation comfort. Never load the vehicle gauge firmly onto the valve to with more weight than it was get a pressure measurement.
Page 320: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-54 Vehicle Care Vehicles with P235/50R18 size tires the air pressure in your tires and significantly under-inflated tire require inflation pressure adjustment transmit tire pressure readings to a causes the tire to overheat and can when driving the vehicle at speeds receiver located in the vehicle.
Page 321: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 10-55 When the malfunction indicator is Federal Communications illuminated, the system may not be Commission (FCC) Rules and able to detect or signal low tire with Industry Canada pressure as intended. TPMS Standards malfunctions may occur for a variety See Radio Frequency Statement on of reasons, including the installation page 13 21 for information...
Page 322 10-56 Vehicle Care For additional information and The TPMS can warn about a Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits details about the DIC operation and low tire pressure condition but it use a GM approved liquid tire displays see Driver Information does not replace normal tire sealant.
Page 323 Vehicle Care 10-57 One or more TPMS sensors each ignition cycle until the problem TPMS Sensor Matching are missing or damaged. The is corrected. Some of the conditions Process malfunction light and the DIC that can cause these to come Each TPMS sensor has a unique message should go off when the on are:...
Page 324: Tire Inspection
10-58 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching 6. Press the SET/CLR button again 11. Proceed to the driver side rear process is: to confirm the selection. tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 8. The horn sounds two 1. Set the parking brake. The horn sounds twice to signal times to indicate the sensor the receiver is in relearn mode...
Page 325: Tire Rotation
Vehicle Care 10-59 Replace the tire if: Tire Rotation The indicators at three or Tires should be rotated every more places around the tire 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See can be seen. Maintenance Schedule on page 11 2. There is cord or fabric showing through the tire's Tires are rotated to achieve a rubber.
Page 326: When It Is Time For New
10-60 Vehicle Care Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor Lightly coat the center of the System. See Tire Pressure wheel hub with wheel bearing Monitor Operation on grease after a wheel change or page 10 55. tire rotation to prevent corrosion or rust build-up.
Page 327: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-61 equipped, be replaced after six at least a month, remove the tires or number is molded onto the tire's years, regardless of tread wear. raise the vehicle to reduce the sidewall near the tire size. If the The tire manufacturer date is the weight from the tires.
Page 328: Different Size Tires And Wheels
10-62 Vehicle Care Winter tires with the same speed sure they are the same size, WARNING rating as the original equipment load range, speed rating, and tires may not be available for H, construction (radial) as the Mixing tires of different sizes, V, W, Y and ZR speed rated original tires.
Page 329: Uniform Tire Quality
Vehicle Care 10-63 may be affected. If the vehicle has Uniform Tire Quality The Uniform Tire Quality electronic systems such as antilock Grading (UTQG) system does Grading brakes, rollover airbags, traction not apply to deep tread, winter control, and electronic stability Quality grades can be found tires, compact spare tires, tires control, the performance of these...
Page 330 10-64 Vehicle Care Treadwear controlled conditions on to sudden tire failure. The specified government test grade C corresponds to a level The treadwear grade is a surfaces of asphalt and of performance which all comparative rating based on the concrete. A tire marked C may passenger car tires must meet wear rate of the tire when tested have poor traction performance.
Page 331: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-65 Wheel Alignment and Tire Your dealer will know the kind of Notice: The wrong wheel can wheel that is needed. also cause problems with bearing Balance life, brake cooling, speedometer Each new wheel should have the or odometer calibration, The tires and wheels were aligned same load-carrying capacity, headlamp aim, bumper height,...
Page 332: Tire Chains
10-66 Vehicle Care Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING It is unusual for a tire to blow out WARNING Driving on a flat tire will cause while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire. are maintained properly. See Tires Do not use tire chains.
Page 333 Vehicle Care 10-67 WARNING (CONTINUED) WARNING WARNING (CONTINUED) changing a flat tire. If it is used for Changing a tire can be 4. Do not allow passengers to anything else, you or others could dangerous. The vehicle can slip remain in the vehicle. be badly injured or killed if the off the jack and roll over or fall 5.
Page 334 10-68 Vehicle Care When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Tire Sealant and use the following example as a Compressor Kit (With guide to assist you in the placement Pressure Relief Button) of wheel blocks (1). System Identification If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above, 1.
Page 335 Vehicle Care 10-69 The tire sealant and compressor WARNING (CONTINUED) WARNING can be used to temporarily seal punctures up to 6 mm (0.25 in) in which cannot be seen or smelled. Storing the tire sealant and the tread area of the tire. It can It can cause unconsciousness compressor kit or other also be used to inflate an...
Page 336 10-70 Vehicle Care The kit includes: Tire Sealant Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Read and follow the safe handling Temporarily Seal and Inflate a instructions on the label adhered to Punctured Tire the compressor. Follow the directions closely for Check the tire sealant expiration correct sealant usage.
Page 337 Vehicle Care 10-71 If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (6) 9. Press the on/off button (1) to and wheel damage by driving slowly onto the tire valve stem. Turn it turn the tire sealant and to a level place.
Page 338 10-72 Vehicle Care The pressure gauge (4) may 11. Press the on/off button (1) to read higher than the actual tire turn the tire sealant and pressure while the compressor compressor kit off. is on. Turn the compressor off The tire is not sealed and will to get an accurate pressure continue to leak air until the reading.
Page 339 Vehicle Care 10-73 19. Stop at a safe location and 20. Wipe off any sealant from the Using the Tire Sealant and check the tire pressure. Refer wheel, tire, and vehicle. Compressor Kit without to Steps 1 11 under Using the Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not 21.
Page 340 10-74 Vehicle Care See If a Tire Goes Flat on 6. Plug the power plug (7) into the 10. Inflate the tire to the page 10 66 for other important accessory power outlet in the recommended inflation safety warnings. vehicle. Unplug all items from pressure using the pressure other accessory power outlets.
Page 341: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 10-75 11. Press the on/off button (1) to Removal and Installation of the 6. Screw the connector (2) to the turn the tire sealant and canister (1). Sealant Canister compressor kit off. 7. Slide the plastic cover back on. To remove the sealant canister: Be careful while handling the Tire Sealant and...
Page 342 10-76 Vehicle Care WARNING (CONTINUED) WARNING which cannot be seen or smelled. Storing the tire sealant and It can cause unconsciousness compressor kit or other and even death. Never run the equipment in the passenger engine in an enclosed area that compartment of the vehicle could has no fresh air ventilation.
Page 343 Vehicle Care 10-77 If the tire has been separated from The kit includes: 2. On/Off Button the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, 3. Pressure Gauge or has a large puncture, the tire is 4. Pressure Deflation Button too severely damaged for the tire (If equipped) sealant and compressor kit to be effective.
Page 344 10-78 Vehicle Care There is only enough sealant to seal heated environment for five minutes. one tire. After usage, the sealant This will help to inflate the tire canister and sealant/air hose faster. assembly must be replaced. See If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire Removal and Installation of the and wheel damage by driving slowly Sealant Canister following.
Page 345 Vehicle Care 10-79 4. Remove the valve stem cap from 9. Press the on/off button (2) to The pressure gauge (3) may the flat tire by turning it turn the tire sealant and read higher than the actual tire counterclockwise. compressor kit on.
Page 346 10-80 Vehicle Care 11. Press the on/off button (2) to 19. Stop at a safe location and turn the tire sealant and check the tire pressure. Refer compressor kit off. to Steps 1 11 under Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor The tire is not sealed and will Kit without Sealant to Inflate a continue to leak air until the...
Page 347 Vehicle Care 10-81 21. Dispose of the used tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire sealant canister (5) and and wheel damage by driving slowly sealant/air hose (6) assembly to a level place. Turn on the hazard at a local dealer or in warning flashers.
Page 348 10-82 Vehicle Care 6. Plug the power plug (8) into the 10. Inflate the tire to the 11. Press the on/off button (2) to accessory power outlet in the recommended inflation turn the tire sealant and vehicle. Unplug all items from pressure using the pressure compressor kit off.
Page 349: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 10-83 3. Pull up and remove the canister. 4. Replace with a new canister which is available from your dealer. 5. Push the new canister into place. Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit To access the tire sealant and compressor kit: With Pressure Relief Button The tire sealant and compressor kit...
Page 350: Tire Changing
10-84 Vehicle Care 3. Turn the wing nut 4. Wrench (In Bag) 4. The jack and tools are stored counterclockwise to remove it. below the spare tire. Remove 5. Trim Removal (If Equipped) them from their container and 4. Remove the tire sealant and 6.
Page 351 Vehicle Care 10-85 2. Turn the wheel wrench 5. Place the jack near the flat tire. WARNING counterclockwise to loosen and 6. Put the compact spare tire remove the wheel nut caps. near you. Lifting a vehicle and getting Do not try to remove plastic caps under it to do maintenance or from the cover or center cap.
Page 352 10-86 Vehicle Care 9. Position the jack lift head at the 10. Raise the vehicle by turning the 11. Remove all of the wheel nuts. jack location nearest the flat tire. jack handle clockwise. Raise 12. Remove the flat tire. The location is indicated by a the vehicle far enough off the notch on the bottom edge of the...
Page 353 Vehicle Care 10-87 WARNING (CONTINUED) WARNING WARNING (CONTINUED) an emergency, a cloth or a paper Never use oil or grease on bolts aftermarket manufacturer when towel can be used; however, use or nuts because the nuts might using accessory locking wheel a scraper or wire brush later to come loose.
Page 354 10-88 Vehicle Care Notice: Wheel covers will not fit Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and on the vehicle's compact spare. Tools With a Screw in Fastener If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, the cover or the spare could be damaged.
Page 355: Compact Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 10-89 3. Turn the wrench clockwise to The compact spare is for temporary tighten the fastener. use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as 4. Replace the foam, jack and soon as you can. tools, and the tire in their original storage location.
Page 356: Jump Starting Jump Starting
10-90 Vehicle Care Stop as soon as possible and check Notice: When the compact spare Jump Starting that the spare tire is correctly is installed, do not take the inflated after being installed on the vehicle through an automatic Jump Starting (On-board vehicle.
Page 357 Vehicle Care 10-91 Key Access Keyless Access If the vehicle is started, the on-board jump start function will Place the ignition key in the ON/ With the brake pedal not applied, be automatically disabled. If the RUN position and proceed as press and hold the ENGINE vehicle cranks but does not start, follows:...
Page 358: Jump Starting
10-92 Vehicle Care Jump Starting (with or Notice: Ignoring these steps 2. Get the vehicles close enough could result in costly damage to so the jumper cables can reach, without eAssist) the vehicle that would not be but be sure the vehicles are not covered by the warranty.
Page 359 Vehicle Care 10-93 3. Turn off the ignition on both WARNING WARNING (CONTINUED) vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the An electric fan can start up even add water to take care of that accessory power outlet. Turn off when the engine is not running first.
Page 360 10-94 Vehicle Care 5. Check that the jumper cables do 8. Now connect the black negative not have loose or missing ( ) cable to the negative ( ) insulation. If they do, you could terminal of the good battery. Use get a shock.
Page 361: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-95 11. Try to start the vehicle that had Towing Recreational Vehicle the dead battery. If it will not Towing start after a few tries, it Towing the Vehicle probably needs service. Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another Notice: Incorrectly towing a Notice: If the jumper cables are vehicle...
Page 362 10-96 Vehicle Care How far will the vehicle be Dinghy Towing Dolly Towing towed? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. Does the vehicle have the proper towing equipment? See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations.
Page 363: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-97 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. Appearance Care washers exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result in damage 6. Release the parking brake. or removal of paint and decals. Exterior Care Rinse the vehicle well, before Washing the Vehicle washing and after, to remove all cleaning agents completely.
Page 364 10-98 Vehicle Care If necessary, use non-abrasive Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Clean rubber blades using a lint-free cleaners that are marked safe for Parts cloth or paper towel soaked with painted surfaces to remove foreign windshield washer fluid or a mild Regularly clean bright metal parts matter.
Page 365 Vehicle Care 10-99 Tires These chlorides are used on signs of wear. Inspect the power roads for conditions such as ice steering for proper hook-up, binding, Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to and dust. Always wash the leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually clean the tires.
Page 366: Interior Care
10-100 Vehicle Care Sheet Metal Damage discolorations, and small, irregular on any switches or controls. dark spots etched into the paint Cleaners should be removed If the vehicle is damaged and surface. quickly. Never allow cleaners to requires sheet metal repair or remain on the surface being replacement, make sure the body Interior Care...
Page 367 Vehicle Care 10-101 Do not use laundry detergents Notice: To prevent scratching, Fabric/Carpet/Suede or dishwashing soaps with never use abrasive cleaners on Start by vacuuming the surface degreasers. For liquid cleaners, automotive glass. Abrasive using a soft brush attachment. If a use approximately 20 drops cleaners or aggressive cleaning rotating brush attachment is being...
Page 368 10-102 Vehicle Care 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, & Other Plastic Surfaces center. Fold the cleaning cloth to Radio Displays Use a soft microfiber cloth a clean area frequently to dampened with water to remove...
Page 369: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-103 Do not use cleaners that increase Care of Safety Belts Use the following guidelines for gloss, especially on the instrument proper floor mat usage: Keep belts clean and dry. panel. Reflected glare can decrease The original equipment floor visibility through the windshield mats were designed for your WARNING...
Page 370 10-104 Vehicle Care Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats 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 snapping into position. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place.
Page 371: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing Maintenance Your vehicle is an important competitively priced maintenance investment. This section describes and repair services. With trained the required maintenance for the technicians, the dealer is the place vehicle.
Page 372: Maintenance Schedule
11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. Because of the way people use Maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or Schedule There may need to be more competitive driving. frequent checks and services. The Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services Additional Required Services service.
Page 373 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Visually inspect windshield wiper Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required blades for wear, cracking, Services Every 12 000 km/ When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL or contamination. See Exterior 7,500 mi SOON message displays, have the Care on page 10 97.
Page 374 11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect steering, Check starter switch. See Starter Visually inspect gas strut for suspension, and chassis Switch Check on page 10 26. signs of wear, cracks, or other components for damaged, loose, damage. Check the hold open Check automatic transmission or missing parts or signs of ability of the strut.
Page 375 Service and Maintenance 11-5...
Page 376 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines (4) Or every five years, whichever Schedule Additional Required and hoses for proper hook-up, comes first. See Cooling System on Services Normal routing, and condition. Check that page 10 16.
Page 377 Service and Maintenance 11-7...
Page 378: Services
11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (3) Or every four years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. Services Services Severe (4) Or every five years, whichever (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. See Cooling System on Severe Commercial Use comes first.
Page 379: And Care
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
Page 380 11-10 Service and Maintenance Hoses Shocks and Struts or fabric showing through the rubber; cracks or cuts in the Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control tread or sidewall; or a bulge or be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride.
Page 381 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Wheel Alignment Windshield Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for For safety, appearance, and the Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver best viewing, keep the windshield and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance.
Page 382: Lubricants, And Parts
11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10 11. Engine Coolant (Vehicles with Always use the pre-mixed 50/50 mixture of de-ionized water and eAssist)
Page 383 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category Release Pawl LB or GC-LB.
Page 384: Maintenance Replacement Parts
11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 55560894 A3128C Engine Oil Filter 2.0L L4 Engine 12640445 PF64 2.4L L4 Engine...
Page 385: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 386 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 387 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 388 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 389: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN Vehicle Identification is the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 390: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.0L L4 Engine 7.0 L 7.4 qt...
Page 391 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English LT or LTZ model with eAssist 59.7 L 15.8 gal LT or LTZ model without eAssist 70.0 L 18.5 gal Wheel Nut Torque 110 lb ft *See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 14 for information on checking fluid level. All capacities are approximate.
Page 392: Engine Drive Belt Routing
12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.0L or 2.5L L4 Engine 2.4L L4 Engine Belt removal and installation requires special tools. See your dealer for service.
Page 393: Customer Information
Customer Information 13-1 Customer GM Mobility Reimbursement Reporting Safety Defects Program (U.S. and Reporting Safety Defects to Information Canada) ....13-7 the United States Roadside Assistance Program Government .
Page 394: Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Canada Customer Care Centre at sure you are completely satisfied Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns 1-800-263-3777 (English), with your new vehicle. However, with the sales transaction or the or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 395 Customer Information 13-3 40 days. If you do not agree with the STEP THREE Canadian impartial program offers advantages decision given in your case, you Owners: In the event that you do over courts in most jurisdictions may reject it and proceed with any not feel your concerns have been because it is informal, quick, and other venue for relief available...
Page 396: Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
13-4 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction the good intentions of all STEP THREE parties involved, sometimes a Procedure (Mexico) If your case is not resolved in a misunderstanding may occur. reasonable amount of time by your dealer, please call the General If you have a problem that has not Motors Customer Assistance been satisfactorily handled through...
Page 397: Customer Assistance Offices (U.s. And Canada)
1908 Colonel Sam Drive assistance. However, if a customer From Mexico City Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, www.gm.ca 5329-0811 the letter should be addressed to: 1-800-263-3777 (English) From Other Mexico Locations...
Page 398: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Experience maps, phone numbers, and hours. (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com 800-0122-6101 (Warranty Tracking Information): Track the vehicle s The Chevrolet online owner Customer Assistance for warranty information. experience is a one-stop resource that allows interaction with Text Telephone (TTY) (Recall Information): View...
Page 399: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call (Canada) chevroletowner.ca Reimbursement Program 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner (U.S. and Canada) for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
Page 400 For more information about the *Emergency Messages: renewal of this program at the end If the vehicle is in another city Transmission of urgent phone of its term, contact the Chevrolet outside of your residence, messages. Customer Assistance Center at Roadside Assistance is limited *Emergency Calls: Call for 01-800-466-0800.
Page 401 If the vehicle cannot be received A rental car will be provided for is provided if you are prevented by the nearest Chevrolet dealer up to two days and the vehicle from further usage of your due to scheduling conflicts, the...
Page 402 Cost of towing a trailer when for the person designated by you unforeseen circumstances, such choosing a Chevrolet dealer that to collect your vehicle at the as natural phenomena of an is nearest to the temporary...
Page 403: Canada)
E-mail any time without notification. location. asistencia.chevrolet@gm.com Location of the vehicle. Chevrolet reserves the right to make Model, year, color, and license any changes or discontinue the plate number of the vehicle. Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification.
Page 404 13-12 Customer Information Flat Tire Change: Service to Chevrolet and General Motors of Services Specific to change a flat tire with the spare Canada Limited reserve the right to Canadian-Purchased Vehicles tire. The spare tire, if equipped, limit services or payment to an...
Page 405: Canada)
Customer Information 13-13 Alternative Service: If If the vehicle cannot be scheduled Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty assistance cannot be provided into the service department Coverage period in Canada), right away, the Roadside immediately, keep driving it until it extended powertrain, and/or Assistance advisor may give can be scheduled for service, warranties specific to e-Assist in...
Page 406 13-14 Customer Information Transportation Options original receipts and can only be up insurance coverage, credit card, to the maximum amount allowed by etc. You are responsible for fuel Warranty service can generally be GM for shuttle service. In addition, usage charges and may also be completed while you wait.
Page 407: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)
Customer Information 13-15 Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment parts covered by the GM New Vehicle may also be used for repair. These Limited Warranty, and any vehicle (U.S. and Canada) parts are typically removed from failure related to such parts is not vehicles that were total losses in covered by that warranty.
Page 408 13-16 Customer Information Vehicle make, model, and Many insurance policies provide If a Crash Occurs model year. reduced protection to the GM If there has been an injury, call vehicle by limiting compensation for Vehicle Identification emergency services for help. Do not damage repairs through the use of Number (VIN).
Page 409: Service Publications
Customer Information 13-17 Specify to the facility that any repair limits, as you have no Owner Information required replacement collision parts contractual limits with that company. Owner publications are written be original equipment parts, either In such cases, you can have control specifically for owners and intended new Genuine GM parts or recycled of the repair and parts choices as...
Page 410: Reporting Safety Defects
13-18 Customer Information Current and Past Models Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual Technical Service Bulletins and Defects problems between you, your Manuals are available for current dealer, or General Motors. and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects To contact NHTSA, you may ORDER TOLL FREE: to the United States...
Page 411: Government
Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: about the vehicle s performance and immediately, and notify General Chevrolet Motor Division how it is driven. For example, the Motors of Canada Limited. Call Chevrolet Customer Assistance vehicle uses computer modules to...
Page 412: Event Data Recorders
13-20 Customer Information Event Data Recorders 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 413: Infotainment System
Customer Information 13-21 Infotainment System Radio Frequency Statement If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the This vehicle has systems that infotainment system, use of the operate on a radio frequency that system may result in the storage of comply with Part 15 of the Federal destinations, addresses, telephone Communications Commission (FCC)
Page 414 13-22 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 415: Onstar Services
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Push Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands. OnStar Services Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency .
Page 416: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar Get help for an emergency. OnStar Services equipped with automatic door locks, and can help police locate the Be a Good Samaritan or vehicle if it is stolen. respond to an AMBER Alert. Emergency Get crisis assistance and Navigation With Automatic Crash Response, evacuation routes.
Page 417 OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands Repeat Other Navigation Services During a Planned Route Available from OnStar 1. Push . System responds: OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers OnStar ready, then a tone. Cancel Route to send destinations from Google 2. Say Repeat. System responds 1.
Page 418 14-4 OnStar Connections 2. Say Call. The system responds 3. Say the entire number without Please say the name or number pausing. System responds: OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows to call. Please say the name tag. calls to be made and received from 3.
Page 419 OnStar 14-5 OnStar Mobile App OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Download the OnStar RemoteLink Automatic Crash Response, Information mobile app to your iPhone or Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Android smartphone to check Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service vehicle fuel level, oil life, or tire Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Push to request account transfer...
Page 420 14-6 OnStar OnStar service cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on The available dealer-installed TTY your vehicle is in a place where page 13 21 for information system can provide in-vehicle OnStar has an agreement with a regarding Part 15 of the Federal access to all of the OnStar services, wireless service provider for service Communications Commission (FCC)
Page 421 OnStar 14-7 Warranty Global Positioning Cellular and GPS Antennas System (GPS) OnStar equipment may be Avoid placing items over or near the warranted as part of the New antenna to prevent blocking cellular Obstruction of the GPS can Vehicle Limited Warranty. The and GPS signal reception.
Page 422 14-8 OnStar Add-on Electrical Equipment OnStar - libcurl and unzip THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY acknowledgments 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.
Page 423 OnStar 14-9 unzip: Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, 2. Redistributions in binary form Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, (compiled executables) must This is version 2005-Feb-10 of Rich Wales, Mike White reproduce the above copyright the Info-ZIP copyright and license. notice, definition, disclaimer, The definitive version of this This software is provided as is, and this list of conditions in...
Page 424 14-10 OnStar 3. Altered versions including, but 4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use not limited to, ports to new the names Info-ZIP, Zip, operating systems, existing ports UnZip, UnZipSFX, WiZ, with new graphical interfaces, Pocket UnZip, Pocket Zip, and dynamic, shared, or static and MacZip for its own source library versions must be plainly and binary releases.
Page 425 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Armrest What Will You See after an Rear Seat ....3-10 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-24 Assistance Program, Modifications .
Page 426 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Cargo High Intensity Discharge Tie-Downs ..... 4-3 Battery ..... . . 10-25 (HID) Lighting .
Page 427 INDEX Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Cooling System ....10-16 Daytime Running Air Conditioning ....8-1 Engine Messages .
Page 428 INDEX Driving (cont'd) Engine Exit Lighting ....6-7 Loss of Control ....9-5 Air Cleaner/Filter .
Page 429 INDEX Front Fog Lamp Light ......5-23 Garage Door Opener ..5-40 Halogen Bulbs .
Page 430 INDEX High-Beam On Light ... 5-23 Lane Departure Warning ..9-43 High-Speed Operation ..10-53 Lane Departure Warning Jump Starting .
Page 431: For Children (Latch)
INDEX Lights (cont'd) Lower Anchors and Tethers Messages (cont'd) Key and Lock ....5-31 Engine Oil Pressure ..5-22 for Children (LATCH Flash-to-Pass .
Page 432 INDEX ® OnStar Emergency ... 14-2 Passenger Airbag Status ® OnStar Navigation ... . 14-2 Indicator ..... 5-13 Navigation ®...
Page 433 INDEX Program Recreational Vehicle Ride Control Systems Courtesy Transportation ..13-13 Towing ..... . 10-95 Messages ....5-32 Proposition 65 Warning, Reimbursement Program, Roads...
Page 434 i-10 INDEX Safety Defects Reporting Service ......8-9 Specifications and Canadian Government ..13-19 Accessories and Capacities .
Page 435 INDEX i-11 Sun Visors ..... 2-19 Tires (cont'd) Traction Inflation Monitor System ..10-55 Sunglass Storage ....4-2 Control System (TCS) .
Page 436 i-12 INDEX Windows ..... . 2-17 Messages ....5-34 Vehicle Warning Power .

Chevrolet 2013 Malibu Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and

Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) Exterior Mirrors

Remote Keyless Entry(RKE)

Door Locks

3-1 Seats and

Head Restraints

Airbag System

Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments

Glove Box

Instrument Panel Storage

Controls

Lighting 6-1 Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Daytime Running

Flash-To-Pass

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Exterior Lamps off

Automatic Headlamp

Turn and Lane-Change

Hazard Warning Flashers

Fog Lamps

Interior Lighting

Lighting Features

7-1 Infotainment System Audio Players Introduction

Infotainment

Overview (Radio with Cdand

Phone

9-1 Driving and Operating

Quick Links

Chapters

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Summary of Contents for Chevrolet 2013 Malibu