Page 1 2010 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 1-1 Instruments and Controls ..4-1 Climate Controls ... . . 7-1 Keys and Locks ....1-2 Instrument Panel Overview .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2010 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual Electrical System ... . . 9-41 Wheels and Tires ... . . 9-48 Jump Starting ....9-79 Towing .
Page 3 Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the Manufactured under license from GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the Emblem, and the name LaCrosse double-D symbol are trademarks of are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Page 4: Index
Introduction Canadian Vehicle Owners Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Propriétaires Canadiens Warning messages found on vehicle A French language copy of this labels and in this manual describe manual can be obtained from your hazards and what to do to avoid or dealer/retailer or from: Made for iPod means that an reduce them.
Page 5 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : LATCH System Child Restraints Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle : Malfunction Indicator Lamp and what they mean. For more : Oil Pressure information on the symbol, refer to the index.
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7: Keys, Doors And Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ....1-13 Windows Anti-Theft Alarm System ..1-13 Immobilizer ....1-14 Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) .
Page 8: Keys And Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks WARNING Keys Leaving children in a vehicle with the keyless access transmitter is dangerous for many reasons, WARNING children or others could be badly Leaving children in a vehicle with injured or even killed. They could the ignition key is dangerous for operate the power windows or many reasons, children or others...
Page 9: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors and Windows Check the transmitter's battery. Remote Keyless Entry See Battery Replacement later (RKE) System in this section. See Radio Frequency Statement on If the transmitter is still not page 12 16 for information working correctly, see your regarding Part 15 of the Federal dealer/retailer or a qualified Communications Commission (FCC)
Page 10 Keys, Doors and Windows If the passenger door is open when (Vehicle Locator/Panic is pressed, all doors lock. Alarm): Press and release one time to locate the vehicle. The Pressing may also arm the exterior lamps flash and the horn theft-deterrent system.
Page 11: Keyless Access
Keys, Doors and Windows Programming Transmitters to Remote Keyless Entry To customize which doors unlock when the driver's door is opened, the Vehicle (RKE) System Operation see Door Unlock Options under Only RKE transmitters programmed (Keyless Access) Vehicle Personalization on to this vehicle will work.
Page 12 Keys, Doors and Windows Keyless Trunk Opening Programming with a Recognized 3. Place the new transmitter into Transmitter the transmitter pocket. The Lift up on the touch pad located transmitter pocket is located above the license plate to open the A new transmitter can be inside the center console trunk if the keyless access...
Page 13 Keys, Doors and Windows Programming without a 2. Wait for ten minutes until the 5. Press the ignition. When the Recognized Transmitter DIC displays Press Engine Start transmitter is learned the DIC Button To Learn and then press will display will show that it is If there are no currently recognized the ignition.
Page 14: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors and Windows Battery Replacement Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote Replace the battery if the Replace starters. For example, some laws Battery in Remote Key message may require a person using remote displays in the DIC. See Replace start to have the vehicle in view.
Page 15 Keys, Doors and Windows 3. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN Vehicles with heated or heated and The vehicle's ignition must be (Key Access), or select the ventilated front seats can have this turned on and then back off before ON/RUN/START ignition position feature turn on automatically during the remote start procedure can be (Keyless Access), to drive the...
Page 16: Door Locks
1-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Conditions in Which Remote Start Door Locks WARNING (Continued) Will Not Work The remote start will not operate if: WARNING Young children who get into The key is in the ignition (Key unlocked vehicles may be Unlocked doors can be Access) or the ignition is in any unable to get out.
Page 17: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows 1-11 Manually locking the driver door Power Door Locks Safety Locks also automatically locks all other doors. If the driver door is open, or the key is in the ignition the driver door unlocks. For more information see: Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) on page 1 3 or Remote...
Page 18: Doors
1-12 Keys, Doors and Windows Doors Remote Trunk Release WARNING (Continued) To open the trunk from the outside Trunk the vehicle, press the button on If the vehicle must be driven with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: transmitter, or by pressing the WARNING Close all of the windows.
Page 19: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors and Windows 1-13 Rear Seat Pass-Through Vehicle Security Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Anti-Theft Alarm System This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system.
Page 20: Immobilizer Operation
1-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Disarming the System Immobilizer The system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle is To disarm the system, do one of the See Radio Frequency Statement on started with the correct key. The key following: page 12 16 for information uses a transponder that matches an regarding Part 15 of the Federal immobilizer control unit in the...
Page 21: Immobilizer Operation
Keys, Doors and Windows 1-15 If the engine does not start and the Immobilizer Operation The system has one or more security light stays on there is a transmitters that are matched to an (Keyless Access) problem with the system. Turn the immobilizer control unit in your ignition off and try again.
Page 22: Exterior Mirrors
1-16 Keys, Doors and Windows If the engine does not start with the Exterior Mirrors Vehicles with the memory feature other transmitter or when the can store a preferred mirror position. transmitter is on the pocket in the See Memory Seats under Power Power Mirrors center console, your vehicle needs Seat Adjustment on page 2 4 for...
Page 23: Interior Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 1-17 Turn Signal Indicator Park Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors The vehicle might have a turn signal If the vehicle has the memory Manual Rearview Mirror indicator lamp that is built into the package, the outside mirrors have a mirror housing.
Page 24: Windows
1-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Windows Power Windows WARNING Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or...
Page 25 Keys, Doors and Windows 1-19 Express Window Operation raised or lowered using the driver To program each front window, window switches when the lockout follow these steps: Windows with an express-up or feature is active. To restore power to 1. With the ignition in down feature allow the window to be the rear windows, press the button ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN,...
Page 26: Roof
1-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Sun Visors Roof Vent The sunroof has an express-vent Pull the sun visor toward you or Sunroof open feature. From the closed move it to the side to reduce glare. position, press the rear of the Rear Window Sunshade sunroof switch (B) to the first detent to vent the sunroof.
Page 27 Keys, Doors and Windows 1-21 Express-Open/Express-Close To express-open the sunshade from Anti-Pinch Feature the closed position, fully press and To express-open the sunroof from If an object is in the path of the release the rear of the switch (C). the closed or vent position, fully sunroof while it is closing, the The sunshade opens automatically.
Page 28 1-22 Keys, Doors and Windows NOTES...
Page 29: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety System Check ..2-22 Child Restraints Safety Belt Care ... . . 2-23 Older Children ....2-38 Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Infants and Young...
Page 30: Head Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seat The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head rests in the outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not Adjust the head restraint so that the installed and adjusted properly, top of the restraint is at the same...
Page 31: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seat Front Seats WARNING (Continued) Seat Adjustment confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Manual Seat Adjustment Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving. To adjust the seat position: 1.
Page 32: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment Memory Seats To save your positions in memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, including the seatback recliner and both outside mirrors to a comfortable position. 2. Press and hold MEM and button 1until the beep lets you know that the position has been stored.
Page 33: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Using the Remote Keyless Entry after the obstruction is removed. Lumbar Adjustment (RKE) transmitter to enter the Then try recalling the memory vehicle with the remote recall position again by pressing the memory feature on causes appropriate memory button. If the automatic seat and mirror memory position is still not being adjustment associated with that...
Page 34: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks WARNING WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be You can lose control of the dangerous. Even when buckled vehicle if you try to adjust the up, the safety belts cannot do seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 35: Heated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints To recline the seatback: Power Reclining Seatbacks Heated Front Seats 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 36: Heated And Ventilated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints There are three temperature Heated and Ventilated There are three temperature settings: settings for each feature: Front Seats High = three lights High = three Medium = two lights Medium = two Low = one light Low = one The heat comes on at the highest Press a button to turn the feature on setting.
Page 37 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats To raise the seatback: 1. Push the seatback up and push The vehicle's rear seat can be it back to lock it into place. Make folded down to allow for more cargo sure the safety belt is in the space or it can be placed back into retainer clip and does not get a locked upright position.
Page 38 2-10 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts In most states and in all Canadian WARNING provinces, the law requires wearing This section of the manual safety belts. Here is why: It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts You never know if you will be in a in a cargo area, inside or outside properly.
Page 39 Seats and Restraints 2-11 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... Take the simplest vehicle.
Page 40 2-12 Seats and Restraints With safety belts, you slow down them. Whether or not an airbag as the vehicle does. You get more is provided, all occupants still time to stop. You stop over more have to buckle up to get the distance, and your strongest bones most protection.
Page 41 Seats and Restraints 2-13 How to Wear Safety Belts First, before you or your bones and you would be less likely passenger(s) wear a safety belt, to slide under the lap belt. If you slid Properly there is important information you under it, the belt would apply force should know.
Page 42 2-14 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 43 Seats and Restraints 2-15 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your You can be seriously injured if lap belt is too loose. In a crash, your belt is buckled in the wrong you could slide under the lap belt place like this.
Page 44 2-16 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt.
Page 45 Seats and Restraints 2-17 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured if You can be seriously injured by you wear the shoulder belt under not wearing the lap-shoulder belt your arm. In a crash, your body properly.
Page 46 2-18 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight.
Page 47 Seats and Restraints 2-19 Adjustment later in this section webbing, when the safety belt is not for instructions on use and in use. The latch plate should rest important safety information. on the stitching on the safety belt, near the guide loop on the side wall. 4.
Page 48 2-20 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When This vehicle has safety belt installed and properly adjusted, the pretensioners for front outboard comfort guide positions the belt occupants. Although the safety belt away from the neck and head.
Page 49 Seats and Restraints 2-21 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 50: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
2-22 Seats and Restraints 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 51: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 2-23 Safety Belt Care Airbag System WARNING (Continued) Keep belts clean and dry. The vehicle has the following safety belt systems are working airbags: properly after a crash, have them WARNING A frontal airbag for the driver. inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as A frontal airbag for the right front...
Page 52 2-24 Seats and Restraints The vehicle may have the following With seat-mounted side impact Here are the most important things airbags: airbags, the word AIRBAG will to know about the airbag system: appear on the side of the seatback A seat-mounted side impact closest to the door.
Page 53 Seats and Restraints 2-25 WARNING WARNING Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, faster than the blink of an eye. or very close to, any airbag Anyone who is up against, or very when it inflates can be seriously close to, any airbag when it injured or killed.
Page 54: Where Are The Airbags
2-26 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side shown, Passenger Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, Side similar Passenger Side Similar The driver frontal airbag is in the The seat-mounted side impact If the vehicle has second row middle of the steering wheel. airbags for the driver and right front seat mounted side impact airbags, passenger are in the side of the...
Page 55: When Should An Airbag Inflate
Seats and Restraints 2-27 When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate at WARNING (Continued) different crash speeds. For Inflate? example: or even death. The path of an Frontal airbags are designed to If the vehicle hits a stationary inflating airbag must be kept inflate in moderate to severe frontal object, the airbags could inflate clear.
Page 56: What Makes An Airbag
2-28 Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags are not intended to the system's designed threshold What Makes an Airbag inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear level. The threshold level can vary Inflate? impacts, or in many side impacts. with specific vehicle design. In a deployment event, the sensing In addition, the vehicle has Roof rail airbags are not intended to...
Page 57: How Does An Airbag Restrain
Seats and Restraints 2-29 How Does an Airbag Airbags should never be regarded the windshield or being able to steer as anything more than a supplement the vehicle, nor does it prevent Restrain? to safety belts. people from leaving the vehicle. In moderate to severe frontal or What Will You See After near frontal collisions, even belted...
Page 58 2-30 Seats and Restraints The vehicle has a crash sensing You can lock the doors, turn off the In many crashes severe enough to and diagnostic module which interior lamps and hazard warning inflate the airbag, windshields are records information after a flashers by using the controls for broken by vehicle deformation.
Page 59: Passenger Sensing System
Seats and Restraints 2-31 Passenger Sensing The passenger sensing system According to accident statistics, turns off the right front passenger children are safer when properly System frontal airbag under certain secured in a rear seat in the correct conditions. The driver airbags, child restraint for their weight The vehicle has a passenger seat mounted side impact airbags,...
Page 60 2-32 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, The passenger sensing system is WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat in designed to turn off the right front the front. This is because the risk to passenger frontal airbag if: Even if the passenger sensing the rear-facing child is so great,...
Page 61: Seats
Seats and Restraints 2-33 When the passenger sensing person's seating posture and If the On Indicator is Lit for a system has turned off the right front body build. Everyone in the vehicle Child Restraint passenger frontal airbag, the off who has outgrown child restraints If a child restraint has been installed indicator will light and stay lit to...
Page 62 2-34 Seats and Restraints 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an use the following steps to allow the restraint and restarting the system to detect that person and Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, enable the right front passenger turn the vehicle off.
Page 63: Safety Belts
Service Publications aftermarket equipment except when Ordering Information on page 12 12. approved by GM for your specific vehicle. See Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2 36 for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates.
Page 64: Properly
Satisfaction Procedure on replaced with non-GM covers, page 12 1. Q: Is there anything I might add upholstery or trim, or with GM to or change about the vehicle Q: Because I have a disability, covers, upholstery or trim that could keep the airbags I have to get my vehicle designed for a different vehicle.
Page 65: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 2-37 Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See Parts After a Crash The airbag system does not need your dealer/retailer for service. regularly scheduled maintenance or If the airbag readiness light stays on replacement.
Page 66: Child Restraints
2-38 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that Q: What is the proper way to come with the booster seat, state wear safety belts? the weight and height limitations for Older Children A: An older child should wear a that booster.
Page 67 Seats and Restraints 2-39 In a crash, children who are not WARNING (Continued) buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be forward increasing the chance of thrown out of the vehicle. Older head and neck injury. The child children need to use safety belts properly.
Page 68: Infants And Young
2-40 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Children who are not restrained WARNING properly can strike other people, Children or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Children can be seriously injured Everyone in a vehicle needs or strangled if a shoulder belt is protection! This includes infants and WARNING wrapped around their neck and...
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 2-41 WARNING Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat.
Page 70 2-42 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of are many kinds of restraints WARNING add-on child restraints? available for children with special needs. A: Add-on child restraints, which A young child's hip bones are still are purchased by the vehicle's so small that the vehicle's regular WARNING owner, are available in four basic...
Page 71: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 2-43 Child Restraint Systems (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat (B) A booster seat (C) is a child restraint (A) Rear Facing Infant Seat provides restraint for the child's designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat (A) body with the harness.
Page 72: Where To Put The Restraint
2-44 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child endangered in a crash if the child Securing the Child Within the restraint is not properly secured in Restraint in the Vehicle Child Restraint the vehicle. WARNING When securing an add-on child WARNING restraint, refer to the instructions A child can be seriously injured or...
Page 73 Seats and Restraints 2-45 child seat; an older child riding in a When securing a child restraint in a WARNING (Continued) booster seat; and children, who are rear seating position, study the large enough, using safety belts. instructions that came with your Even if the passenger sensing child restraint to make sure it is A label on your sun visor says,...
Page 74: Lower Anchors And Tethers
2-46 Seats and Restraints Wherever you install a child Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint with restraint, be sure to secure the child a top tether, you must also use Tethers for Children restraint properly. either the lower anchors or the (LATCH System) safety belts to properly secure the Keep in mind that an unsecured...
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 2-47 Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being Lower anchors (A) are metal bars...
Page 76 2-48 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each rear anchor position has a label, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. The top tether anchors are located under the covers, behind the rear seat, on the filler panel.
Page 77: System
Seats and Restraints 2-49 Accident statistics show that WARNING WARNING (Continued) children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the Do not attach more than one child of the retractor to set the lock, front seat. See Where to Put the restraint to a single anchor.
Page 78 2-50 Seats and Restraints You cannot secure three child Instead use the vehicle's anchors restraints using the LATCH anchors and child restraint attachments to in the rear seat at the same time, secure the restraints. Some but you can install two of them. restraints also use another vehicle If you want to do this, install anchor to secure a top tether.
Page 79 Seats and Restraints 2-51 2. If the child restraint manufacturer 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten recommends that the top tether the top tether according to be attached, attach and tighten the child restraint the top tether to the top tether instructions and the anchor, if equipped.
Page 80: Replacing Latch System
2-52 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash WARNING A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the LATCH system is If the position you are using If the position you are using...
Page 81: Securing Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 2-53 Securing Child Restraints If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be (Rear Seat) using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be When securing a child restraint in a sure to follow the instructions that rear seating position, study the came with the child restraint.
Page 82 2-54 Seats and Restraints 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 2 46 for more information.
Page 83: Securing Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 2-55 Securing Child Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) (Front Seat ) A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints This vehicle has airbags. A rear restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the seat is a safer place to secure a or killed if the right front airbag is off.
Page 84 2-56 Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child seat in a 2. Put the child restraint on position without a top tether anchor the seat. if a national or local law requires 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run that the top tether be anchored, or if the lap and shoulder portions of the instructions that come with the...
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 2-57 If the airbags are off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, see If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint under Passenger Sensing System on page 2 31 for...
Page 86 2-58 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
Page 87: Storage
Storage Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments Storage Compartments Glove Box Glove Box ....3-1 Cupholders ....3-1 The glove box is located on the Front Storage .
Page 88: Additional Storage Features
Storage Center Console Storage Additional Storage Features Convenience Net Use the convenience net located in the trunk to store small loads as far forward as possible. The net should not be used to store heavy loads. Attach the loops on each corner of the net to the hooks located on the sides of the trunk.
Page 89 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Warning Lights, Gauges, and Electric Parking Brake Light ..... . . 4-21 Indicators Controls Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Lights, Gauges, and Warning Light .
Page 90 Instruments and Controls Information Displays Ride Control System Messages ....4-38 Driver Information Anti-Theft Alarm System Center (DIC) ....4-26 Messages .
Page 91: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 92: Instrument Panel Overview
Instruments and Controls Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 93 Instruments and Controls A. Air Vents on page 7 8. I. Front Storage on page 3 1. R. Parking Brake on page 8 32. B. Head-Up Display (HUD) on J. Cruise Control on page 8 38. S. PRNDL. See Automatic page 4 29 (If Equipped).
Page 94: Controls
Instruments and Controls Controls To adjust the steering wheel: Steering Wheel Controls 1. Pull the lever down. Steering Wheel 2. Move the steering wheel up or Adjustment down and in or out to a comfortable position. 3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
Page 95: Heated Steering Wheel
Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer (Push to Talk): For vehicles (Volume): Press + to ® ® with an OnStar , Bluetooth increase the volume, press or navigation system, press to decrease the volume. interact with those systems. See ® OnStar System on page 4 45, Heated Steering Wheel Bluetooth (Overview) on page 6 42...
Page 96 Instruments and Controls & Wipe Parking Windshield Washer (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Turn the band up for more frequent If the ignition is turned LOCK/OFF Pull the windshield wiper lever to wipes or down for less frequent & spray windshield washer fluid and while the wipers are on 1, 2 or wipes.
Page 97: Compass
Instruments and Controls Compass a heading again. See Compass 4. Press the SELECT button to Messages on page 4 34 for more select the next value. The vehicle may have a compass information on the messages that 5. To save the time and return to display on the Driver Information may be displayed for the compass.
Page 98: Clock (With Date Display)
4-10 Instruments and Controls Clock (With Date Display) Setting the 12/24 Hour Format Setting the Auto Time Adjust 1. Press the CONFIG button and 1. Press the CONFIG button and The infotainment system controls select Time and Date Settings, select Time and Date Settings, are used to access the time and date settings through the menu or press the...
Page 99: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls 4-11 Power Outlets Notice: Adding any electrical Power Outlet 120 Volt Alternating equipment to the vehicle can Current The accessory power outlets can be damage it or keep other The vehicle may have a power used to connect electrical components from working as outlet that can be used to plug in equipment, such as a cellular...
Page 100: Indicators
4-12 Instruments and Controls The indicator light does not come on The power outlet is not designed for Warning Lights, when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or the following electrical equipment Gauges, and if no equipment is plugged into the and may not work properly if these outlet.
Page 101: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 4-13 Instrument Cluster...
Page 102: Speedometer
4-14 Instruments and Controls Speedometer be damaged, and the damages When the indicator nears empty, the would not be covered by the low fuel light comes on. There is still The speedometer shows the vehicle warranty. Do not operate a little fuel left, but the fuel tank vehicle's speed in both kilometers the engine with the tachometer in should be filled soon.
Page 103: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls 4-15 Engine Coolant conditions, pull off the road, stop the the driver remains or becomes vehicle, and turn off the engine as unbuckled while the vehicle is Temperature Gauge soon as possible. See Engine moving. Overheating on page 9 22 for more If the driver safety belt is buckled, information.
Page 104: Airbag Readiness Light
4-16 Instruments and Controls The front passenger safety belt WARNING warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such If the airbag readiness light stays as a briefcase, handbag, grocery on after the vehicle is started or bag, laptop or other electronic comes on while driving, it means device.
Page 105: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 4-17 If the word OFF is lit on the airbag Charging System Light status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag. If, after several seconds, both status When the vehicle is started, the indicator lights remain on, or if there passenger airbag status indicator...
Page 106: Malfunction
4-18 Instruments and Controls If a short distance must be driven If the check engine light comes on Notice: Modifications made to the with the light on, be sure to turn off and stays on, while the engine is engine, transmission, exhaust, all accessories, such as the radio running, this indicates that there is intake, or fuel system of the...
Page 107 Instruments and Controls 4-19 Make sure to fuel the vehicle The following can prevent more An emission system malfunction with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality serious damage to the vehicle: might be corrected. causes the engine not to run as Reduce vehicle speed.
Page 108: Brake System Warning
4-20 Instruments and Controls Emissions Inspection and inspection. This can happen if If the warning light comes on, there the battery has recently been is a brake problem. Have your brake Maintenance Programs replaced or if the battery has run system inspected right away.
Page 109: Electric Parking Brake
Instruments and Controls 4-21 released, or while driving, there is a level. The vehicle can still be WARNING problem with the Electric Parking driven, but should be taken to a Brake system. A Service Parking dealer/retailer as soon as possible. The brake system might not be Brake message may also display in See Parking Brake on page 8 32...
Page 110: Traction Off Light
4-22 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving, Traction Off Light Electronic Stability stop as soon as it is safely possible Control (ESC) Indicator and turn off the vehicle. Then start Light the engine again to reset the system.
Page 111: Electronic Stability Control
Instruments and Controls 4-23 For vehicles with the uplevel cluster, limited. If the ESC is off, the system When the Light is On Steady this light is shown in the Driver does not assist in controlling the This indicates that one or more of Information Center (DIC) screen.
Page 112: Engine Oil Pressure Light
4-24 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light Low Fuel Warning Light WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can The oil pressure light should come become so hot that it catches fire. on briefly as the engine is started. Someone could be burned.
Page 113: Security Light
Instruments and Controls 4-25 Security Light High-Beam on Light The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 5 5 for more information. Taillamp Indicator Light This light flashes when the security This light comes on when the system is activated.
Page 114: Information Displays
4-26 Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Light Information Displays DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays Driver Information which can be accessed by using the DIC buttons located on the turn Center (DIC) signal lever located on the left side The Driver Information Center (DIC) of the steering wheel.
Page 115 Instruments and Controls 4-27 DIC Buttons Trip/Fuel Menu Items Trip 1 and Trip 2 This display shows the current Press MENU on the turn signal distance traveled, in either lever until Trip/Fuel Information kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since Menu is displayed. Use the last reset for the trip odometer.
Page 116 4-28 Instruments and Controls Average Fuel Economy Timer Vehicle Information Menu Items This display shows the approximate This display can be used as a timer. average liters per 100 kilometers To start the timer, press SET while Press MENU on the turn signal (L/100 km) or miles per Timer is displayed.
Page 117: Head-Up Display (Hud)
Instruments and Controls 4-29 Tire Pressure Schedule in this manual. See Head-Up Display (HUD) Scheduled Maintenance on The display will show a vehicle with page 10 2 for more information. the approximate pressures of all WARNING four tires. Tire pressure is displayed Remember, the Oil Life display must in either kilopascal (kPa) or pounds be reset after each oil change.
Page 118 4-30 Instruments and Controls The images are projected through The following indicator lights come the HUD lens located on the driver's on the instrument panel when side of the instrument panel. activated and also appear on the HUD: Notice: If you try to use the HUD image as a parking aid, you may Turn Signal Indicators misjudge the distance and...
Page 119 Instruments and Controls 4-31 is reduced when radio, CD Use the following settings to adjust The three formats are as follows: information, warnings, the HUD. or turn-by-turn navigation OFF: To turn HUD off, turn the HUD information are displayed on dimming knob fully counterclockwise the HUD.
Page 120 4-32 Instruments and Controls destination. All navigation information is provided to the HUD ® by the navigation radio or OnStar service, for vehicles that have these features. Format Two: This display includes Format Three: This display the information in Format One includes all the information in without the transmission Format One along with a circular...
Page 121: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 4-33 The HUD image can temporarily If You Cannot See the HUD Vehicle Messages light up depending on the angle and Image When the Ignition Is On Messages are displayed on the DIC position of the sunlight on the HUD Is anything covering the to notify the driver that the status of display.
Page 122: Battery Voltage And Charging
4-34 Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage and Service Battery Charging before you attempt to drive. See Parking Brake on page 8 32 for System Charging Messages more information. This message is displayed when Battery Saver Active Service Parking Brake there is a fault in the battery charging system.
Page 123: Cruise Control Messages
Instruments and Controls 4-35 Cruise Control Messages Left Rear Door Open Engine Cooling System Messages This message will display when the Apply Brakes Before Cruise driver side rear passenger door is A/C Off Due to High If this message displays when open.
Page 124: Engine Oil Messages
4-36 Instruments and Controls Coolant Level Low Add High Coolant Temperature Engine Oil Hot, Idle Engine Coolant This message displays if the coolant This message displays when the temperature is hot, see Engine engine oil temperature is too hot. This message will display if the Overheating on page 9 22.
Page 125: Engine Power Messages
Instruments and Controls 4-37 Engine Power Messages Fuel System Messages Transport Mode On This message displays when the Engine Power Is Reduced Fuel Level Low ignition is held in START, or when This message displays when the This message displays when the the START button is pressed for vehicle's engine power is reduced.
Page 126: Ride Control System
4-38 Instruments and Controls Ride Control System vehicle is safe to drive, however, Tire Messages you do not have the benefit of Messages Check XXX Tire Pressure or StabiliTrak, so reduce your speed Add Air To Tire and drive accordingly. Service Rear Axle This message displays if the vehicle Sport Mode On...
Page 127: Transmission Messages
Instruments and Controls 4-39 Transmission Messages Window Messages Vehicle Personalization Service Transmission Open, Then Close Driver Window This message displays if there is a The audio system controls are used problem with the transmission. See This message is displayed when the to access the personalization your dealer/retailer.
Page 128 4-40 Instruments and Controls Entering the Personalization Climate and Air Quality Air Quality Control Menus This will allow you to select the Select the Climate and Air Quality 1. Press CONFIG to access the whether the system will operate at menu and the following will be Configuration Settings menu.
Page 129 Instruments and Controls 4-41 Remote Start Cooled Seats Auto Rear Defog Chime Volume When on, this feature will turn the This will allow you to turn the auto This allows the selection of the cooled seats on when using remote rear defog on or off.
Page 130 4-42 Instruments and Controls Driver Seat Easy Exit Park Assist Lighting This allows you to turn the easy exit This allows the Ultrasonic Parking Select the Lighting menu and the seat feature on or off. Assist feature to be turned on or off. following will be displayed: Press the MENU / SELECT knob Press the MENU / SELECT knob...
Page 131 Instruments and Controls 4-43 Power Door Locks Delayed Door Lock Remote Lock/Unlock/Start When on, this feature will delay the Select Power Door Locks and the Select Remote Lock/Unlock/Start locking of the doors until following will be displayed: and the following will be displayed: five seconds after the last door is Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out Unlock Feedback (Lights)
Page 132 4-44 Instruments and Controls Locking Feedback door will unlock the first time the Remote Recall unlock button is pressed and all This allows selection of what type of This allows the Remote Recall doors will unlock when the button is feedback is given when locking the feature to be turned on or off.
Page 133: Onstar ® System
Instruments and Controls 4-45 ® OnStar System For a full description of OnStar : Push this red emergency services and system limitations, see button to get priority help from the OnStar Owner's Guide in the specially trained OnStar emergency glove box. advisors.
Page 134 4-46 Instruments and Controls The OnStar system can record and The vehicle must have a working Your Responsibility transmit vehicle information. This electrical system, including Increase the volume of the radio if information is automatically sent to adequate battery power, for the the OnStar advisor cannot be heard.
Page 135: System
Instruments and Controls 4-47 Universal Remote Universal Remote System This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control Programming System transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door See Radio Frequency Statement on openers, security systems, and page 12 16 for information home automation devices.
Page 136 4-48 Instruments and Controls Keep the original hand-held Programming the Universal 2. At the same time, press and transmitter for use in other vehicles hold both the hand-held Home Remote System as well as for future Universal Home transmitter button and one of the For questions or help programming Remote programming.
Page 137 Instruments and Controls 4-49 3. Press and hold for five seconds It may be helpful to have 5. Firmly press and release the the newly-trained Universal another person to assist Learn or Smart button. After Home Remote button (selected with the remaining Steps 4 you press this button, you will button from Step 2) while through 6.
Page 138: Universal Remote System
4-50 Instruments and Controls To program the remaining two If you live in Canada, or you are Universal Remote System Universal Home Remote buttons, having difficulty programming a gate Operation begin with Step 1 of Programming operator or garage door opener by the Universal Home Remote using the Programming Universal Using Universal Home Remote...
Page 139 Instruments and Controls 4-51 Erasing Universal Home Reprogramming a Single Remote Buttons Universal Home Remote Button All programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or To reprogram any of the three the lease ends. Universal Home Remote buttons: To erase all programmed buttons on 1.
Page 140 4-52 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 141: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 5-5 Exterior Lamp Controls Dome Lamps ....5-5 Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps .
Page 142: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting Turn the control to the following Headlamp (Headlamps): Turns on the positions: headlamps together with the High/Low-Beam Changer following: (Off): Turns off the exterior Headlamp High/Low Beam lamps. The knob returns to the Sidemarker Lamps Changer: Push the turn signal/lane AUTO position after it is released.
Page 143: Daytime Running
Lighting Daytime Running The DRL turn off when the The automatic headlamp system turns off when the exterior lamp headlamps are turned to or the Lamps (DRL) control is turned to or the ignition ignition is off. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can is off.
Page 144: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane Signals Hazard Warning Flasher: change. Hold it there until the lane Press this button located on the change is completed. If the lever is instrument panel below the climate briefly pressed and released, the control system, to make the front...
Page 145: Fog Lamps
Lighting Fog Lamps Interior Lighting Reading Lamps For vehicles with fog lamps, the There are front and rear reading Instrument Panel button is located on the exterior lamps. lamp control, on the outboard side Illumination Control The front reading lamps are located of the steering wheel.
Page 146: Lighting Features
Lighting Lighting Features This feature can be activated or The exterior lights turn off deactivated in the menu SETTINGS immediately by turning the exterior in the Info Display. Press CONFIG lamps control to OFF. Entry Lighting on the infotainment system to call The exit lighting feature can be up the menu.
Page 147: Battery Power Protection
Lighting When the battery's state of charge EPM works to prevent excessive Battery Power Protection is low, the voltage is raised slightly discharge of the battery. It does this The battery saver feature is to quickly bring the charge back up. by balancing the generator's output designed to protect the vehicle's When the state of charge is high,...
Page 148 Lighting NOTES...
Page 149 Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players CD Player ....6-20 System CD/DVD Player ....6-22 Mass Storage Media (MEM) .
Page 150: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Introduction To minimize taking your eyes off the The vehicle has Retained road while driving, do the following Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, Read the following pages to while the vehicle is parked: the audio system can be played become familiar with the audio even after the ignition is turned off.
Page 151: Overview (Radio With Cd)
Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD) A. VOL/ Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. B. FAV Radio: Opens the favorites list. C. Buttons 1 to 6 Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations. D. INFO Radio: Shows available information about the current station.
Page 152 Infotainment System F. CD/AUX J. RADIO/BAND Selects the CD player or an Changes the band while Opens the clock menu. external audio source. listening to the radio. P. TONE Selects the radio when Opens the tone menu. listening to a different audio Radio: Seeks the previous source.
Page 153 Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) A. VOL/ Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. B. FAV Radio: Opens the favorites list. MEM: Opens the favorites list. C. Buttons 1 to 6 Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations.
Page 154 Infotainment System L. SELECT E. TUNE/ CD Eject Selects menu items. Manually selects radio Removes a disc from the stations and pauses time CD slot. M. Menu Knob shifted content. Opens menus, highlights I. REC CD/DVD: Select tracks, menu items, or sets AUX: Records content from pauses playback, and stops numeric values while in...
Page 155 Infotainment System Turning the System On or Off Menu System Controls Opens the phone VOL/ (Volume/Power): Press to main menu. turn the system on and off. The Menu knob, SELECT button, Mutes the audio system. and the BACK button are used to Automatic Switch Off navigate the menu system.
Page 156 Infotainment System Selecting a Menu Option Activating a Setting Turning a Function On or Off 1. Turn the Menu knob to move the 1. Turn the Menu knob to highlight 1. Turn the Menu knob to highlight highlighted bar. the setting. the function.
Page 157 Infotainment System Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, Adjusting the Fader and Balance Press the BACK button to delete and Bass 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 158 6-10 Infotainment System Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer) DSP (Digital Signal Processing) The DSP settings for the Radio with Settings CD/DVD and MEM are: For vehicles that have an equalizer: For vehicles with DSP, it is used to 2.0 normal Select this setting to provide a choice of different adjust the audio for stereo listening experiences.
Page 159 Infotainment System 6-11 System Settings Auto Volume Maximum Startup Volume The auto volume feature The maximum volume played when Configuring the Number of automatically adjusts the radio the Radio with CD is first turned on Favorite Pages volume to compensate for road and can be set.
Page 160: And Mem)
6-12 Infotainment System Radio RDS (Radio Data System) Selecting a Station The radio may have RDS. The RDS Seek Tuning (Radio with CD) AM-FM Radio feature is available for use only on If the radio station is not known: FM stations that broadcast RDS Control Buttons information.
Page 161 Infotainment System 6-13 Manual Tuning Category Lists Updating Station & Category Lists Turn the TUNE knob to select the Most stations that broadcast an If stations stored in the station list frequency on the display. RDS program type code specify the can no longer be received.
Page 162: Satellite Radio
6-14 Infotainment System Storing Stations To resume playback from the Pausing AM/FM with the Vehicle current pause point, press the Turned Off To store the station to a position in button again. The radio is no the list, press the corresponding If AM/FM is paused when the longer live, but played from the time button 1 to 6 until a beep is heard.
Page 163 Infotainment System 6-15 XM Satellite Radio Service 1 to 6: Press to select a favorite. To add or remove categories: TUNE: Turn to select channel. 1. Press the CONFIG button. XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous INFO: Press to display additional 2.
Page 164 6-16 Infotainment System Storing an XM Channel as a Time Shifting (Radio with Selecting a Channel Using Favorite CD/DVD and MEM) (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) Channels from all bands can be The radio with MEM time shift Press and release to go to stored in any order in the favorite feature can rewind 20 minutes of...
Page 165 Infotainment System 6-17 XM Messages No Artist Info: The system is Press and release the working properly. No artist buttons to go to the next or previous XL (Explicit Language information is available at this time song in the time shift buffer. Channels): These channels, or any on this channel.
Page 166: Radio Reception
6-18 Infotainment System CAT Not Found: The system is Radio Reception working properly. There are no The range for most AM stations is Frequency interference and static channels available for the selected greater than for FM, especially at can occur during normal radio category.
Page 167: Backglass Antenna
Infotainment System 6-19 Cellular Phone Usage If a cellular telephone antenna Do not apply aftermarket needs to be attached to the glass, glass tinting with metallic film. Cellular phone usage may cause make sure that the grid lines for the The metallic film in some tinting interference with the vehicle's radio.
Page 168: Audio Players
6-20 Infotainment System Audio Players mild neutral detergent solution Control Buttons mixed with water, and clean it. Wipe The buttons used to control the CD the disc from the center to the CD Player player are: outer edge. CD / AUX: Press to use the CD The CD player can play audio CDs Care of the CD Player player.
Page 169 Infotainment System 6-21 Removing a CD Using the CD Menu: Searching for MP3 Tracks 1. Turn the menu knob. The search feature may take some Press the button. time to display the information after 2. Select Tracks list. The disc is pushed out of the reading the disc due to the amount CD slot.
Page 170: Cd/Dvd Player
6-22 Infotainment System CD/DVD Player mixed with water, and clean it. Wipe Control Buttons the disc from the center to the The buttons used to control the CD/ The CD/DVD player can play CDs, outer edge. DVD player are: DVD As, MP3/WMA CDs, MP3/ Care of the CD/DVD Player WMA DVDs, and DVD Vs.
Page 171 Infotainment System 6-23 Inserting a CD or DVD Selecting CD or DVD A Tracks Playing an MP3 CD or DVD Using the control buttons: With the printed side facing up, Files that are not stored in folders insert a disc into the slot until it is are displayed in the root Press the button to...
Page 172 6-24 Infotainment System Searching for MP3s on a CD To search for tracks: Selecting a Chapter or DVD 1. Turn the menu knob. Using the control buttons: It is normal for the search feature to 2. Select Search. Press to select the take some time to display the previous or next chapter.
Page 173: Mass Storage
Infotainment System 6-25 DVD/AUX Pausing a DVD Control Buttons AUX/DVD 1. Turn the menu knob. The buttons used to control the MEM player are: AUX/AUX 2. Select Pause, to pause the disc. Select unpause to start MEM/DVD/AUX: Press to select To navigate the menu: playback.
Page 174 6-26 Infotainment System Recording From Audio CDs Re-recording a Previously Recording From MP3/WMA Recorded Disc Discs or USB Storage Devices The infotainment system can record If the disc or track has already been the current song playing or all songs USB Host Support recorded to MEM, the message The from an audio CD to MEM.
Page 175 Infotainment System 6-27 Stopping the Recording Playing From MEM To search for tracks: 1. Turn the menu knob. Press the REC button while Playing Back a Previously Recorded CD recording from an MP3/WMA CD or 2. Select Search. USB storage device to display the Turn the TUNE knob to select a 3.
Page 176: Auxiliary Devices
6-28 Infotainment System To remove MEM favorites Album: Saves the album Auxiliary Devices categories: associated with the currently playing (Radio with CD) track in the indicated favorites 1. Press the CONFIG button. position. The optional AUX input allows 2. Select Radio Settings. portable devices to connect to the Genre: Saves the genre associated vehicle using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
Page 177 Infotainment System 6-29 3.5 mm Jack Not all iPod's, PFD's, USB Drives, To search for tracks: and Zune's are compatible with the 1. Turn the menu knob. Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to infotainment system. the auxiliary input jack to use a 2.
Page 178 6-30 Infotainment System Song Titles Repeat Repeat Functionality Podcasts Turn the menu knob and set Turn the menu knob and set Repeat Repeat to On or Off, then press the to On or Off. Genres BACK button to return the main Repeat On: Repeats the current To search for tracks: screen.
Page 179: Cd/Dvd And Mem)
Infotainment System 6-31 Searching For a Track 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Auxiliary Devices (Radio Song Titles, Genres, with CD/DVD and MEM) It is normal for the search feature to or Folder View. take some time to display the The optional AUX input allows information after reading the device 4.
Page 180 6-32 Infotainment System 3.5 mm Jack Connecting and Controlling Searching For a Track an iPod Tracks can be searched for by: Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) cable to the auxiliary input jack to use a Not all iPod's can be controlled by Playlists portable audio player.
Page 181 Infotainment System 6-33 Connecting and Controlling a Selecting a Track Tracks can be searched by: USB Drive Using the control buttons: Playlists Files that are not stored in folders Artists Press to select the are displayed in the root previous or next track. Albums directory (USB).
Page 182: Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment
6-34 Infotainment System Press the Remote Control power Rear Seat In severe or extreme weather button. conditions, the RSE system may not Infotainment work until the temperature is within Press the MEM/DVD/AUX button the operating range. The operating or the button when a DVD Rear Seat Entertainment range is above 20°C ( 4°F) and...
Page 183 Infotainment System 6-35 Push the On/Off button to turn on For best audio performance, the Battery Replacement the headphones. A light on the headphones must be worn correctly, To change the batteries: headphones comes on. If the light with the headband over the top of 1.
Page 184 6-36 Infotainment System Power for auxiliary devices is not 3. Press the AUX button a third Audio Output supplied by the radio system. time to change the left video Audio from the DVD player or screen source to the auxiliary To use the auxiliary inputs of the auxiliary inputs can be heard device and the right video...
Page 185 Infotainment System 6-37 Video Screens Push the video screen down into its Video Screen Input Jack locked position when it is not in use, The video screens are located in the Each video screen is equipped with the screen turns off automatically. back of the driver and front a video input jack to allow video Only the left RSE seatback console...
Page 186 6-38 Infotainment System If a CD, DVD, or MP3 disc is in the (Title): Press to return to the (Stop): Press to stop playing, Radio DVD slot, the remote control main menu of the DVD. This rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD. button can be used to turn on the function could vary for each disc.
Page 187 Infotainment System 6-39 (Next Track/Chapter): Press to (Audio): Press to change audio 10 (Double Digit Entries) go to the beginning of the next tracks on DVDs that have this (If Available): Press this button to chapter or track. This button might feature when the DVD is playing.
Page 188 6-40 Infotainment System Battery Replacement Tips and Troubleshooting Chart To change the remote control Problem Recommended Action batteries: No power. The ignition might not be turned to 1. Slide back the rear cover on the ON/RUN or in ACC/ACCESSORY. remote control. The picture does not fill the screen.
Page 189 Infotainment System 6-41 DVD Display Error Messages Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) The DVD display error message Problem Recommended Action depends on which radio the vehicle The auxiliary source is running but Check that the RSE video screen is has. The video screen may display there is no picture or sound.
Page 190: Phone
(Phone): Press to enter the with clean water to clean the RSE with the Bluetooth system. See Phone main menu. seatback console surface. www.gm.com/bluetooth for more Voice Recognition Cleaning the Video Screen information about compatible phones. The voice recognition system uses...
Page 191: Controls)
Infotainment System 6-43 When to Speak: A tone sounds to Bluetooth (Infotainment Pairing Information: indicate that the system is ready for Controls) Up to five cell phones can be a voice command. Wait for the tone paired to the Bluetooth system. and then speak.
Page 192 6-44 Infotainment System Pairing a Phone Locate the device named Deleting a Paired Phone General Motors in the list on 1. Press the CONFIG button. 1. Press the CONFIG button. the cell phone and follow the 2. Select Phone Settings. 2.
Page 193 Infotainment System 6-45 Making a Call Accepting or Declining a Call Switching Between Calls (Call Waiting Calls Only) When a call is received, the Radio with CD To switch between calls: infotainment system mutes and a 1. Press the button twice. ring tone is heard in the vehicle.
Page 194 6-46 Infotainment System ® 4. After the call has been placed, Dual Tone Multi-Frequency using OnStar Hands Free Calling, turn the menu knob button and if available. Refer to the OnStar (DTMF) Tones choose Merge Calls. owner's guide for more information. The in vehicle Bluetooth system can 5.
Page 195 Infotainment System 6-47 To link to a different paired phone, 4. Start the pairing process on the Listing All Paired and Connected see Linking to a Different Phone cell phone that will be paired to Phones later in this section. the vehicle.
Page 196 6-48 Infotainment System Deleting a Paired Phone 4. Say the name of the phone to be 2. Say Bluetooth . The system deleted. If the phone name is responds Bluetooth ready , 1. Press unknown, use the List followed by a tone. command for a list of all paired For vehicles without a 3.
Page 197 Infotainment System 6-49 Using the Store Command 3. Say the complete phone number 5. Say a name tag for the phone to be stored at once with no number. The name tag is The store command allows a phone pauses. recorded and the system number to be stored without responds About to store <name...
Page 198 6-50 Infotainment System Using the Digit Store Command 3. Say the first digit to be stored. 5. Say a name tag for the phone The system will repeat back the number. The name tag is The digit store command allows a digit it heard followed by a tone.
Page 199 Infotainment System 6-51 Using the Directory Command Deleting Name Tags 2. Say Delete . The system responds Delete, please say The directory command lists all of The system uses the following the name tag , followed by the name tags stored by the system. commands to delete name tags: a tone.
Page 200 6-52 Infotainment System Using the Delete All Name Tags 2. Say Delete all name tags . The Using the Dial Command Command system responds You are about 1. Press to delete all name tags stored in The Delete All Name Tags your phone directory and your For vehicles without a command deletes all stored phone...
Page 201 Infotainment System 6-53 3. Say the entire number without Using the Digit Dial Command 4. Continue entering digits until the pausing. number to be dialed is complete. 1. Press After the whole number has If the system recognizes been entered, say Dial . The For vehicles without a the number, it responds system responds OK, Dialing...
Page 202 6-54 Infotainment System 2. Say Call . The system responds Using the Re dial Command Receiving a Call Call using <phone name>. When an incoming call is received, 1. Press Please say the name tag , the audio system mutes and a ring followed by a tone.
Page 203 Infotainment System 6-55 Three Way Calling Muting a Call Transferring a Call Three way calling must be During a call, all sounds from inside Audio can be transferred between supported on the Bluetooth phone the vehicle can be muted so that the the in vehicle Bluetooth system and and enabled by the wireless service person on the other end of the call...
Page 204 6-56 Infotainment System For vehicles without a navigation To access contacts stored in the cell Dual Tone Multi-Frequency phone: (DTMF) Tones system, press during a call with the audio on the cell phone, the 1. Press The in vehicle Bluetooth system can audio transfers to the vehicle.
Page 205 Infotainment System 6-57 If the system does not 3. Say the name tag to send. Bluetooth (Navigation) recognize the number, it If the system recognizes For information about how to responds Dial Number, the number, it responds navigate the menu system using the please say yes or no? , OK, Sending <name tag>...
Page 206 6-58 Infotainment System The pairing process can be started Pairing a Phone by using the voice recognition 1. Press the CONFIG hard key system or the controls on the repeatedly until the Phone menu infotainment system. is shown or touch the Phone tab Pairing Information: on the screen.
Page 207 Infotainment System 6-59 4. The system voice prompt requests that you say the name you want used for the phone that is being paired. Use a name that best describes the phone. The system voice prompt then repeats the name you provided for confirmation, say Yes .
Page 208 6-60 Infotainment System A list of all previously paired phones 2. Select the Bluetooth submenu. 4. Select the phone to be deleted will be displayed. If there is a and then follow the on screen currently connected phone, a check prompts to delete the device mark will appear on the right side of from the system.
Page 209 Infotainment System 6-61 Linking to a Different Phone In order to link to a different phone, the new phone must be in the vehicle and available to be connected to the Bluetooth system before the process is started. 1. Press the CONFIG hard key repeatedly until the Phone menu is shown or touch the Phone tab on the screen.
Page 210 6-62 Infotainment System Making a Call Press located on the faceplate of the infotainment system, to access the phone menu. 4. Select the phone to be linked 5. The Phone menu will be and then follow the on screen displayed with the name of the prompts.
Page 211 Infotainment System 6-63 Accepting a Call Switching Calls (Only Available with Call Waiting) Press on the steering wheel This feature allows you to switch control to answer the incoming call, between calls, making one call or touch the Answer option to active and placing the other on hold.
Page 212 6-64 Infotainment System Conference Calling Ending a Call Conference and three way calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. To start a conference while in a current call: 1. Press the hard key on the faceplate until the Phone main screen is shown with the current...
Page 213 Infotainment System 6-65 Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers during a call, this is used when calling a menu driven phone system. 2. Select Enter Number option and enter the number sequence. The DTMF Tones will be generated on the network as you enter each number.
Page 214 6-66 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 215: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Automatic Climate Control this system. System ..... . 7-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System .
Page 216 Climate Controls Automatic Operation Manual Operation To change the current mode, select one of the following: The system automatically controls (Power): Press to turn the fan the fan speed, air delivery, air on or off. (Vent): Air is directed to the conditioning and recirculation in instrument panel outlets.
Page 217 Climate Controls Pressing this button cancels outside temperature is about 40°F (Air Conditioning): Press to automatic recirculation. Press AUTO and below. The auto rear defogger turn the air conditioning system on to return to automatic operation and turns off automatically after about or off.
Page 218: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Remote Start Climate Control Dual Automatic Climate Control System Operation: For vehicles with the The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with remote vehicle start feature, the this system. climate control system may run when the vehicle is started remotely.
Page 219 Climate Controls Automatic Operation (Driver and Passenger (Air Delivery Mode Temperature Control): The Control): Press to change the The system automatically controls temperature can be adjusted direction of the airflow. The current the fan speed, air delivery, air separately for the driver and the mode appears in the display screen.
Page 220 Climate Controls Pressing this button cancels > (Floor): Air is directed to the When the indicator light is on, air automatic air conditioning and turns floor outlets. is recirculated inside the vehicle. off the air conditioner. Press AUTO If both indicator lights are off, (Defog): Clears the windows of to return to automatic operation outside air will flow into the vehicle.
Page 221 Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger For vehicles with heated outside The system uses the driver's rearview mirrors, they turn on when previous settings to heat or cool the (Rear Window Defogger): the rear window defogger button is inside of the vehicle. See Remote Press to turn the rear window on and helps to clear fog or frost Vehicle Start on page 1 8.
Page 222: Air Vents
See Scheduled Maintenance on 5. Pull the three tabs to release page 10 2 for replacement Use of non-GM approved hood and open the filter door. intervals. To find out what type of deflectors can adversely affect filter to use, see Maintenance the performance of the system.
Page 223 Climate Controls 6. Remove the old air filter. 7. Install the new air filter. 8. Reinstall the air filter door. Re install the glove box. See your dealer/retailer if additional assistance is needed.
Page 224 7-10 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 225: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Ride Control Systems Power (RAP) ....8-20 Traction Control Operating Starting the Engine ..8-20 System (TCS) .
Page 226: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Always follow posted speed Towing Driving Information limits or drive more slowly when General Towing conditions require. Information ....8-52 Driving for Better Fuel Driving Characteristics and Keep vehicle tires properly Economy...
Page 227: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Defensive Driving Drunk Driving Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor Defensive driving means always vehicle-related deaths involve WARNING expect the unexpected. The first alcohol. In most cases, these step in driving defensively is to wear deaths are the result of someone Drinking and then driving is very your safety belt, see Safety Belts on...
Page 228: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Medical research shows that Braking And, of course, actual stopping alcohol in a person's system can distances vary greatly with the See Brake System Warning Light make crash injuries worse, surface of the road, whether it is on page 4 20.
Page 229: Steering
Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the Speed Variable Assist Steering Steering Tips vehicle is being driven, brake The vehicle has a steering system It is important to take curves at a normally but do not pump the that varies the amount of effort reasonable speed.
Page 230: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Steering in Emergencies Off-Road Recovery There are times when steering can The vehicle's right wheels can drop be more effective than braking. For off the edge of a road onto the example, you come over a hill and shoulder while driving.
Page 231: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating tire contacts the pavement edge. The three types of skids correspond While driving on a surface with Then turn the steering wheel to go to the vehicle's three control reduced traction, try your best to straight down the roadway. systems.
Page 232: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating Keep windshield wiping Driving on Wet Roads WARNING (Continued) equipment in good shape. Rain and wet roads can reduce Keep the windshield washer fluid happens, you and other vehicle vehicle traction and affect your reservoir filled. occupants could drown. Do not ability to stop and accelerate.
Page 233: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving WARNING Driving on steep hills or through Driving on Snow or Ice Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) mountains is different than driving Drive carefully when there is snow or with the ignition off is on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 234 8-10 Driving and Operating The Antilock Brake System (ABS) Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) on page 8 31 improves vehicle Being stuck in snow can be in a stability during hard stops on serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: slippery roads, but apply the brakes vehicle unless there is help nearby.
Page 235: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 8-11 To save fuel, run the engine for only If the Vehicle is Stuck WARNING (Continued) short periods as needed to warm Slowly and cautiously spin the the vehicle and then shut the engine For more information about wheels to free the vehicle when off and close the window most of carbon monoxide, see Engine...
Page 236: Vehicle Load Limits
8-12 Driving and Operating Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits WARNING it Out It is very important to know how Do not load the vehicle any Turn the steering wheel left and much weight the vehicle can right to clear the area around the heavier than the Gross carry.
Page 237 Driving and Operating 8-13 Tire and Loading Information positions (A), and the maximum Steps for Determining Correct Label vehicle capacity weight (B) in Load Limit kilograms and pounds. Locate the statement The Tire and Loading The combined weight of Information label also shows occupants and cargo should the tire size of the original never exceed XXX kg or...
Page 238 8-14 Driving and Operating The resulting figure equals If your vehicle will be towing the available amount of cargo a trailer, the load from your and luggage load capacity. trailer will be transferred to For example, if the XXX your vehicle. Consult this amount equals 1400 lbs manual to determine how this and there will be five 150 lb...
Page 239 Driving and Operating 8-15 Refer to the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for...
Page 240 8-16 Driving and Operating Certification Label vehicle, or the Gross Axle If you put things inside the Weight Rating (GAWR) for either vehicle like suitcases, tools, the front or rear axle. packages, or anything else they will go as fast as the And, if there is a heavy load, it vehicle goes.
Page 241: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 8-17 Starting and above 110 km/h (68 mph) WARNING (Continued) should be limited to Operating five minutes per use. Never stack heavier Avoid making hard stops for things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In the first 322 km (200 miles) or inside the vehicle so that so.
Page 242: Ignition Positions
8-18 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions (Key To shift out of P (Park), turn the C (ON/RUN): The ignition switch ignition to ON/RUN and apply the stays in this position when the Access) brake pedal. engine is running. This position can be used to operate the electrical A (LOCK/OFF): This is the only accessories, including the...
Page 243: Ignition Positions
Driving and Operating 8-19 Ignition Positions The transmitter must be in the If the vehicle is not in P (Park), vehicle for the system to operate. the ignition will return to (Keyless Access) If the push-button start is not ACC/ACCESSORY and display the working, the vehicle may be near a message SHIFT TO PARK in the strong radio antenna signal causing...
Page 244: Power (Rap)
8-20 Driving and Operating ON/RUN/START: This position is Retained Accessory Starting the Engine for driving and starting. With the Power (RAP) Move the shift lever to P (Park) or ignition off, and the brake pedal N (Neutral). The engine will not start applied, pressing the button once These vehicle accessories can be in any other position.
Page 245 Driving and Operating 8-21 Starting Procedure (Key Access) vehicle starts. If the engine does 2. If the engine does not start after not start and the key is held in 5 10 seconds, especially in very 1. With your foot off the accelerator START for many seconds, cold weather (below 18°C or pedal, turn the ignition key to...
Page 246: Starting The Engine
8-22 Driving and Operating Starting Procedure (Keyless If the battery in the keyless starts. If the engine does not Access) access transmitter needs start and the button is pressed replacing, the DIC displays for many seconds, cranking will 1. If the vehicle has the keyless REPLACE BATTERY IN be stopped after 15 seconds to access system, the transmitter...
Page 247: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 8-23 2. If the engine does not start after Engine Heater To Use The Engine Coolant 5 10 seconds, especially in very Heater The engine coolant heater, cold weather (below 18°C or 1. Turn off the engine. if available, can help in cold weather 0°F), it could be flooded with too conditions at or below 18°C (0°F)
Page 248: Shifting Into Park
8-24 Driving and Operating 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded Shifting Into Park Leaving the Vehicle With the 110-volt AC outlet. Engine Running WARNING WARNING WARNING It can be dangerous to get out of Plugging the cord into an It can be dangerous to leave the the vehicle if the shift lever is not ungrounded outlet could cause an...
Page 249: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 8-25 toward you. If you can, it means that Shifting Out of Park If the console shift lever cannot be the shift lever was not fully locked moved out of P (Park): Automatic Transmission into P (Park). 1.
Page 250: Parking Over Things
8-26 Driving and Operating Parking Over Things Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) That Burn WARNING The vehicle s exhaust system WARNING has been modified, damaged Engine exhaust contains Carbon or improperly repaired. Monoxide (CO) which cannot be Things that can burn could touch There are holes or openings seen or smelled.
Page 251: Running The Vehicle While Parked
Driving and Operating 8-27 Running the Vehicle Follow the proper steps to be sure WARNING the vehicle will not move. See While Parked Shifting Into Park on page 8 24. It can be dangerous to get out of It is better not to park with the If parking on a hill and pulling a the vehicle if the automatic engine running.
Page 252: Automatic Transmission
8-28 Driving and Operating Automatic Make sure the shift lever is fully in WARNING P (Park) before starting the engine. Transmission The vehicle has an automatic It is dangerous to get out of the transmission shift lock control The automatic transmission has a vehicle if the shift lever is not fully system.
Page 253 Driving and Operating 8-29 To rock the vehicle back and forth to Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or Notice: If the vehicle seems to get out of snow, ice or sand without N (Neutral) with the engine accelerate slowly or not shift damaging the transmission, see If running at high speed may gears when you go faster, and...
Page 254: Manual Mode
8-30 Driving and Operating Manual Mode shift automatically, but chassis tuning is modified. See Selective Driver Shift Control (DSC) Ride Control on page 8 37. If you move the shift lever Notice: If you drive the vehicle at forward or rearward, the high RPMs without upshifting transmission will enter Manual while using Driver Shift Control...
Page 255: Brakes
Driving and Operating 8-31 The transmission will only allow Drive Systems Brakes you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). The System (ABS) transmission will not automatically With this feature, engine power is shift to the next lower gear if the always sent to all four wheels.
Page 256: Parking Brake
8-32 Driving and Operating 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 257 Driving and Operating 8-33 The system has a Park Brake flashing. See your dealer/retailer. If the park brake warning light is on, Status light and a Park Brake See Electric Parking Brake Light on the EPB has detected an error in Warning light.
Page 258: Brake Assist
8-34 Driving and Operating EPB Release Notice: Driving with the parking Brake Assist brake on can overheat the brake To release the EPB, place the This vehicle has a brake assist system and cause premature ignition in the ON/RUN position, feature designed to assist the driver wear or damage to brake system apply and hold the brake pedal, and...
Page 259: Ride Control Systems Traction Control
Driving and Operating 8-35 Ride Control Systems Traction Control System (TCS) The vehicle has a traction control The TCS/StabiliTrak warning light The TCS off light comes on to system that limits wheel spin. This is flashes to indicate that the traction indicate that the traction control especially useful in slippery road control system is active.
Page 260: Electronic Stability
Adding non GM accessories can be left on. affect the vehicle's performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 9 3 for more information.
Page 261: Limited-Slip Differential
Driving and Operating 8-37 Limited-Slip Differential TOUR: Use for normal city and highway driving. This setting Vehicles with a limited-slip provides a smooth, soft ride. differential can give more traction on SPORT: Use where road conditions snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. or personal preference demand It works like a standard differential more control.
Page 262: Cruise Control
8-38 Driving and Operating Cruise Control WARNING With cruise control, the vehicle can Cruise control can be dangerous maintain a speed of about 40 km/h where you cannot drive safely at (25 mph) or more without keeping a steady speed. So, do not use your foot on the accelerator.
Page 263 Driving and Operating 8-39 SET/ (Set/Coast): Move the Once the vehicle reaches about Reducing Speed While Using thumbwheel down to set a speed or 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, move the Cruise Control to decrease the speed. thumbwheel up toward RES/+ If the cruise control system is briefly .
Page 264: Object Detection Systems
8-40 Driving and Operating Using Cruise Control on Hills Ending Cruise Control Object Detection How well the cruise control works There are three ways to disengage Systems on hills depends upon the vehicle's the cruise control: speed, load, and the steepness of Step lightly on the brake pedal Ultrasonic Parking Assist the hills.
Page 265 Driving and Operating 8-41 How the System Works Turning the System On and Off WARNING URPA comes on automatically when The URPA system can be turned on the shift lever is moved into and off using the park assist button The Ultrasonic Rear Parking R (Reverse).
Page 266: Side Blind Zone
8-42 Driving and Operating An object was hanging out of the When the System Does Not Side Blind Zone trunk during the last drive cycle. Seem to Work Properly Alert (SBZA) Once the object is removed, SERVICE PARK ASSIST: If this URPA will return to normal The vehicle may have a Side Blind message occurs, take the vehicle to...
Page 267 Driving and Operating 8-43 When the system detects a vehicle How the System Works a vehicle you have passed remains in the side blind zone, amber SBZA in or drops back into the displays will light up in the side detection zone.
Page 268 8-44 Driving and Operating SBZA is designed to ignore When SBZA is disabled for any SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS. stationary objects; however, the reason other than the driver turning UNAVAILABLE: This message system may occasionally light up it off, the driver will not be able to indicates that the SBZA system is due to guard rails, signs, trees, turn SBZA back on using Vehicle...
Page 269: Rear Vision
Driving and Operating 8-45 Rear Vision An image appears on the navigation WARNING (Continued) screen with the message Check Camera (RVC) Surroundings for Safety when the Do not back the vehicle by only vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). This vehicle may have an RVC looking at the RVC screen, or use The navigation screen goes to the system.
Page 270 8-46 Driving and Operating has been disabled and the symbols To turn the guidelines on or off: have been turned on. See 1. Shift into P (Park). Ultrasonic Parking Assist on 2. Press the CONFIG button to page 8 40. enter the configure menu The symbols appear and may cover options.
Page 271 Driving and Operating 8-47 Rear Vision Camera Location When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The RVC system may not work properly or display a clear image if: The RVC is turned off. See Turning the Rear Camera System On or Off earlier in this section.
Page 272: Fuel
8-48 Driving and Operating Fuel VIN is at the top left of the instrument panel. See Vehicle Use of the recommended fuel is an Identification Number (VIN) on important part of the proper page 11 1. maintenance of this vehicle. To help Recommended Fuel keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we...
Page 273: Gasoline Specifications
Driving and Operating 8-49 If the vehicle has the 3.6L V6 engine methylcyclopentadienyl manganese See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on (VIN Code V), use premium tricarbonyl (MMT). We recommend page 4 18. If this occurs, return to unleaded gasoline with a posted against the use of gasolines your authorized dealer/retailer for octane rating of 91 or higher.
Page 274: Fuel Additives
Notice: This vehicle was not TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, designed for fuel that contains To provide cleaner air, all gasolines one bottle of GM Fuel System methanol. Do not use fuel in the United States are now Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel containing methanol.
Page 275: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating 8-51 Filling the Tank The tethered fuel cap is behind Do not top off or overfill the tank and the fuel door on the vehicle's wait a few seconds before removing passenger side. Turn the fuel cap the nozzle.
Page 276: Filling A Portable Fuel
8-52 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact Information WARNING with the inside of the fill opening before operating the Only use towing equipment that has Never fill a portable fuel container nozzle.
Page 277: Driving Characteristics And Towing Tips
Driving and Operating 8-53 For information on towing a disabled The following information has WARNING (Continued) vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on important trailering tips and rules for page 9 83. For information on your safety and that of your have been followed.
Page 278 8-54 Driving and Operating Do not use the Fuel Saver Mode During the trip, check regularly to be Passing when towing. sure that the load is secure, and the More passing distance is needed lamps and trailer brakes are working Obey speed limit restrictions.
Page 279 Driving and Operating 8-55 When turning with a trailer, make Driving On Grades Parking on Hills wider turns than normal so the Reduce speed and shift to a trailer will not strike soft shoulders, WARNING lower gear before starting down a curbs, road signs, trees or other long or steep downgrade.
Page 280: Trailer Towing
8-56 Driving and Operating 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then transmission fluid, engine oil, axle Trailer Towing (3.0L and apply the parking brake and shift lubricant, belts, cooling system and 3.6L V6 Engines) into P (Park). brake system. Inspect these before and during the trip.
Page 281 Driving and Operating 8-57 See Weight of the Trailer Tongue the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue After loading the trailer, weigh the later in this section for more weight the vehicle can carry, which trailer and then the tongue, information.
Page 282: Towing Equipment
8-58 Driving and Operating Towing Equipment Safety Chains Conversions and Always attach chains between the Add-Ons Hitches vehicle and the trailer. Cross the Use the correct hitch equipment. safety chains under the tongue of Add-On Electrical See your dealer/retailer or a hitch the trailer to help prevent the tongue Equipment dealer for assistance.
Page 283: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Overheated Engine Protection Taillamps, Turn Signal, Operating Mode ... . 9-23 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Power Steering Fluid ..9-24 Lamps .
Page 284: General Information
State of California to Buying New Tires ... . 9-66 cause cancer and birth defects or Genuine GM parts have one of Different Size Tires and other reproductive harm. Engine these marks: Wheels .
Page 285: Vehicle Care
Accessories and GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other Materials Requirements Modifications systems on the vehicle. Your GM dealer/retailer can accessorize Certain types of automotive Adding non dealer/non retailer the vehicle using genuine GM applications, such as airbag accessories to the vehicle can affect Accessories.
Page 286: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. WARNING (Continued) Before attempting to do your own service work, see Airbag System Doing Your Own Be sure to use the proper Check on page 2 37. Service Work nuts, bolts, and other Keep a record with all parts receipts fasteners.
Page 287: Hood
Vehicle Care Hood To open the hood, do the following: 2. Push the secondary hood release lever, located under the center of the hood above the grille, to the right to disengage it. 1. Pull the interior hood release 3. Lift the hood. handle located to the left of the steering column below the Before closing the hood, make sure...
Page 288: Overview
Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.4 L L4 Engine...
Page 289 Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on G. Power Steering Reservoir and page 9 15. Cap. See Power Steering Fluid on page 9 24. B. Engine Cover. H. Engine Coolant Reservoir and C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Pressure Cap. See Engine Oil on page 9 11.
Page 290 Vehicle Care 3.0 L V6 Engine...
Page 291 Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on G. Brake Master Cylinder page 9 15. Reservoir. See Brakes on page 9 26. B. Power Steering Reservoir and Cap. See Power Steering Fluid H. Engine Coolant Reservoir and on page 9 24. Pressure Cap.
Page 292 9-10 Vehicle Care 3.6 L V6 Engine...
Page 293: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 9-11 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on G. Brake Master Cylinder Engine Oil page 9 15. Reservoir. See Brakes on Checking Engine Oil page 9 26. B. Power Steering Reservoir and Cap. See Power Steering Fluid H. Engine Coolant Reservoir and It is a good idea to check the engine on page 9 24.
Page 294 Look for three things: that the oil level gets above the GM6094M cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, the Use only an oil that meets GM engine could be damaged. Standard GM6094M. SAE 5W-30 SAE 5W-30 is best for the If the oil is below the cross-hatched vehicle.
Page 295: Engine Oil Life System
Standard GM6094M and showing recommended oils with the starburst When the system has calculated the American Petroleum Institute symbol that meet GM standards that oil life has been diminished, it Certified For Gasoline Engines are all that is needed for good indicates that an oil change is starburst symbol.
Page 296 9-14 Vehicle Care See Engine Oil Messages on How to Reset the Engine Oil What to Do with Used Oil page 4 36. Change the oil as soon Life System Used engine oil contains certain as possible within the next 1 000 km elements that can be unhealthy for Reset the system whenever the (600 miles).
Page 297: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care 9-15 Automatic Transmission There is a special procedure Engine Air Cleaner/Filter for checking and changing the Fluid The engine air cleaner/filter is transmission fluid. Because this located in the engine compartment procedure is difficult, you should How to Check Automatic on the driver's side of the vehicle.
Page 298 9-16 Vehicle Care How to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace the engine air 2. Lift the filter cover housing away cleaner/filter do the following: from the engine. Cleaner/Filter 3. Pull out the filter. 2.4 L L4 Engine To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter from the vehicle 4.
Page 299: Cooling System
Vehicle Care 9-17 3.0 L V6 Engine shown, 3.6 L 5. Lower the filter cover housing Cooling System V6 Engine similar toward the engine. The cooling system allows the 6. Install the screws to the top of engine to maintain the correct the housing to lock the cover in working temperature.
Page 300 9-18 Vehicle Care 3.0 L V6 Engine shown, 3.6 L WARNING WARNING (Continued) V6 Engine similar An electric engine cooling fan Do not run the engine if there is a under the hood can start up even leak. If you run the engine, it when the engine is not running could lose all coolant.
Page 301: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 9-19 Engine Coolant What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, ® drinkable water and DEX-COOL The cooling system in the vehicle is coolant. If using this mixture, WARNING ® filled with DEX-COOL engine nothing else needs to be added. coolant.
Page 302 9-20 Vehicle Care Checking Coolant If no coolant is visible in the surge WARNING tank, add coolant as follows: The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant How to Add Coolant to the An electric engine cooling fan level.
Page 303 Vehicle Care 9-21 4. With the coolant surge tank cap off, start the engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose starts getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan(s). By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be The coolant surge tank pressure lower.
Page 304: Engine Overheating
9-22 Vehicle Care Engine Overheating If you do decide to lift the hood, If Steam Is Coming From The make sure the vehicle is parked on Engine Compartment The vehicle has several indicators a level surface. See Overheated Engine Protection to warn of engine overheating.
Page 305: Overheated Engine Protection
Vehicle Care 9-23 If the overheat warning displays with If the temperature overheat gauge Overheated Engine no sign of steam: is no longer in the overheat zone or Protection an overheat warning no longer 1. Turn the air conditioning off. Operating Mode displays, the vehicle can be driven.
Page 306: Power Steering Fluid
9-24 Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering To check the power steering fluid: Fluid 1. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and let the engine compartment It is not necessary to regularly cool down. check power steering fluid unless a leak is suspected in the system or 2.
Page 307: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 9-25 Washer Fluid Notice: When using concentrated What to Use washer fluid, follow the When windshield washer fluid is manufacturer's instructions needed, be sure to read the for adding water. manufacturer instructions before Do not mix water with use.
Page 308: Brakes
9-26 Vehicle Care Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, brake pads have built-in wear applied.
Page 309: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 9-27 Brake Fluid There are only two reasons why the WARNING brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it The brake fluid level goes down can spill on the engine and burn, because of normal brake lining if the engine is hot enough.
Page 310: Battery
9-28 Vehicle Care What to Add Notice: Battery Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid Using the wrong fluid can Refer to the replacement number on from a sealed container. See badly damage brake the original battery label when a Recommended Fluids and hydraulic system parts.
Page 311: Starter Switch Check
Vehicle Care 9-29 Vehicle Storage Starter Switch Check 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on WARNING WARNING page 8 32. Batteries have acid that can burn When you are doing this Do not use the accelerator you and gas that can explode.
Page 312: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System
9-30 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. Ignition Transmission See Parking Brake on Shift Lock Control Lock Check page 8 32. System Check While parked, and with the parking Be ready to apply the regular brake set, try to turn the ignition to brake immediately if the vehicle LOCK/OFF in each shift lever WARNING...
Page 313: Park Brake And P (Park)
Vehicle Care 9-31 Park Brake and P (Park) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Wiper Blade Replacement vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Mechanism Check Windshield wiper blades should be your foot on the regular brake, set inspected for wear and cracking. the parking brake.
Page 314: Headlamp Aiming
9-32 Vehicle Care To replace the windshield wiper 3. With the latch open, pull the Headlamp Aiming blade: wiper blade down towards the The headlamp aiming system has windshield far enough to release 1. Pull the windshield wiper been preset at the factory. it from the J-hooked end of the assembly away from the wiper arm.
Page 315 Vehicle Care 9-33 The vehicle should be placed so To adjust the vertical aim, do the it is perpendicular to the wall or following: other flat surface. 1. Open the hood. See Hood on The vehicle should not have any page 9 5 snow, ice, or mud on it.
Page 316 9-34 Vehicle Care 6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being adjusted. This allows only the beam of light from the headlamp being adjusted to be seen on the flat surface.
Page 317: Bulb Replacement
Vehicle Care 9-35 Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on WARNING page 9 40. For any bulb changing procedure The low beam high intensity not listed in this section, contact discharge lighting system your dealer/retailer.
Page 318: Headlamps, Front Turn Signal
9-36 Vehicle Care Headlamps, Front Turn To replace one of these bulbs: 3. Remove the bulb socket from the headlamp by turning Signal and Parking 1. Open the hood. See Hood on counterclockwise a quarter turn. page 9 5. Lamps 4.
Page 319 Vehicle Care 9-37 Up Level Headlamp Assembly To replace one of these bulbs: 3. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. 1. Open the hood. See Hood on The up level model vehicle has a page 9 5. 4. Push the new bulb into the high intensity discharge (HID) high/ socket and reinstall the socket low beam, a dedicated DRL and a...
Page 320 9-38 Vehicle Care Fog Lamps 3. Remove the old bulb from the Taillamps, Turn Signal, bulb socket and push the new Stoplamps, and Back-Up To replace one of these bulbs: bulb straight into the bulb socket Lamps until it connects. 4.
Page 321: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 9-39 3. Remove the four plastic wing 7. Push the new bulb straight into License Plate Lamp nuts retaining the taillamp the bulb socket until it clicks. The licence plate lamps for this assembly in place. 8. Turn the bulb socket clockwise vehicle are on the trunk lid.
Page 322: Replacement Bulbs
9-40 Vehicle Care 4. Pull the bulb (B) straight out of Replacement Bulbs the bulb socket. Bulb 5. Push the replacement bulb Exterior Lamp Number straight into the bulb socket and turn the bulb socket clockwise to Back-Up Lamp W16W install into lamp assembly.
Page 323: Electrical System
Vehicle Care 9-41 Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers An electrical overload may cause Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the Overload protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right away...
Page 324: Engine Compartment Fuse
9-42 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Block To remove the fuse block cover, squeeze the three retaining clips on Engine Compartment Fuse Block the cover and lift it straight up. Notice: Spilling liquid on any J-Case Usage J-Case Usage electrical components on the Fuses Fuses vehicle may damage it.
Page 325 Vehicle Care 9-43 J-Case Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Fuses Post Catalytic Left High Beam Rear Window Converter Oxygen Cooling Fan Relay Defogger Sensor Heater Pre Catalytic Brake Trans Ignition / Fuel Converter Oxygen Vacuum Pump System Control Sensor Heater Module Cooling Fan K2...
Page 326: Block
9-44 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Mini Fuses Usage Mini Relays Usage Block Outside Rear View Engine Control Mirror, Universal Module Garage Door Cooling Fan Opener, Window Cooling Fan Switch Run / Crank Windshield Washer Rear Window Heated Mirror Defogger Canister Vent AFL Battery Micro...
Page 327 Vehicle Care 9-45 Press in on the sides of the door Fuses Usage to release it from the instrument Steering Wheel panel. Controls Backlight Body Control Module 7 Body Control Module 5 Radio ® OnStar Universal Hands Free Phone Power Outlet 1 Power Outlet 2 Pull the door toward you to release Body Control...
Page 328: Block
9-46 Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Block Driver Seat Discrete Logic Ignition Switch Diagnostic Link Connector Body Control Module 3 Airbag Body Control Trunk Module 2 Heater Ventilation Rear Heater Air Conditioning Ventilation Air Controller Conditioning/Blower ®...
Page 329 Vehicle Care 9-47 Mini Fuses Usage Side Blind Zone, Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist Not Used PEPS Not Used Rear Sunshade, Ventilated Seats Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Heated Steering...
Page 330: Wheels And Tires
9-48 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Mini Fuses Usage J Case Usage Fuses Not Used Tires Not Used Not Used Your new vehicle comes with Not Used Electronic high-quality tires made by a Suspension Control Not Used leading tire manufacturer. If you Rear Seat Not Used ever have questions about your...
Page 331: Winter Tires
Vehicle Care 9-49 Winter Tires WARNING WARNING (Continued) If you expect to drive on snow or ice Poorly maintained and improperly covered roads often, you may want Overinflated tires are more used tires are dangerous. to get winter tires for your vehicle. likely to be cut, punctured All season tires provide good overall or broken by a sudden...
Page 332: Tire Sidewall Labeling
GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification Use only radial ply tires of the same size, load range, and code molded onto the sidewall.
Page 333 Vehicle Care 9-51 (D) Tire Identification Number (G) Maximum Cold Inflation (B) Temporary Use Only (TIN) The letters and numbers Load Limit Maximum load compact spare tire or temporary following the DOT (Department that can be carried and the use tire has a tread life of of Transportation) code is the maximum pressure needed to approximately 5 000 km...
Page 334: Tire Designations
The maximum pressure needed to GM's TPC specifications meet or letter P as the first character in support that load. exceed all federal safety the tire size means a passenger guidelines.
Page 335: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care 9-53 (B) Tire Width The three digit (D) Construction Code Tire Terminology and number indicates the tire section letter code is used to indicate Definitions width in millimeters from the type of ply construction in Air Pressure The amount of sidewall to sidewall.
Page 336 9-54 Vehicle Care Aspect Ratio The relationship Curb Weight The weight of a GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight of a tire's height to its width. motor vehicle with standard and Rating for the front axle. See optional equipment including the Vehicle Load Limits on Belt A rubber coated layer of...
Page 337 Vehicle Care 9-55 Load Index An assigned Normal Occupant Weight Passenger (P-Metric) Tire number ranging from 1 to 279 number of occupants a vehicle A tire used on passenger cars that corresponds to the load is designed to seat multiplied by and some light duty trucks and carrying capacity of a tire.
Page 338 9-56 Vehicle Care Sidewall The portion of a tire UTQGS (Uniform Tire Vehicle Maximum Load on the between the tread and the bead. Quality Grading Standards) Tire Load on an individual tire A tire information system that due to curb weight, accessory Speed Rating provides consumers with weight, occupant weight, and...
Page 339: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 9-57 Tire Pressure If your tires have too much air For additional information (over inflation), you can get regarding how much weight your Tires need the correct amount of the following: vehicle can carry, and an air pressure to operate example of the Tire and Loading Unusual wear effectively.
Page 340: Tire Pressure Monitor
9-58 Vehicle Care How to Check If the cold tire inflation pressure Tire Pressure Monitor matches the recommended System Use a good quality pocket-type pressure on the Tire and gauge to check tire pressure. The Tire Pressure Monitor System Loading Information label, no You cannot tell if your tires are (TPMS) uses radio and sensor further adjustment is necessary.
Page 341 Vehicle Care 9-59 As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been Always check the TPMS malfunction vehicle has been equipped with a equipped with a TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tire pressure monitoring system indicator to indicate when the tires or wheels on your vehicle to (TPMS) that illuminates a low...
Page 342: Tire Pressure Monitor
9-60 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor inflate the tires to the recommended A Tire and Loading Information pressure shown on the tire loading label, attached to your vehicle, Operation information label. See Vehicle Load shows the size of your vehicle's Limits on page 8 12.
Page 343 Vehicle Care 9-61 The TPMS sensor matching Replacement tires or wheels do TPMS Malfunction Light and process was started but not not match your vehicle's original Message completed or not completed equipment tires or wheels. Tires The TPMS will not function properly successfully after rotating the and wheels other than those if one or more of the TPMS sensors...
Page 344 9-62 Vehicle Care TPMS Sensor Matching The TPMS sensors can also be The TPMS sensor matching process matched to each tire/wheel position is outlined below: Process by increasing or decreasing the 1. Set the parking brake. Each TPMS sensor has a unique tire's air pressure.
Page 345: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 9-63 6. Press the SET/CLR button again 10. Proceed to the passenger side Tire Inspection to confirm the selection. rear tire, and repeat the We recommend that you procedure in Step 8. The horn sounds twice to signal regularly inspect your vehicle's the receiver is in relearn mode 11.
Page 346 9-64 Vehicle Care Any time you notice unusual Do not include the compact WARNING wear, rotate the tires as soon as spare tire in the tire rotation. possible and check wheel After the tires have been Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the alignment.
Page 347: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care 9-65 When It Is Time for New The vehicle needs new tires if any The rubber in tires degrades over of the following statements are true: time. This is also true for the spare Tires tire, if the vehicle has one, even You can see the indicators at if it is not being used.
Page 348: Buying New Tires
GM's exclusive TPC Spec GM recommends replacing tires system considers over a dozen in sets of four. This is because GM has developed and matched critical specifications that impact uniform tread depth on all tires specific tires for your vehicle.
Page 349 Vehicle Care 9-67 Vehicles that have a tire WARNING WARNING pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate Mixing tires could cause you If you use bias-ply tires on the low pressure warning if non TPC to lose control while driving. vehicle, the wheel rim flanges Spec rated tires are installed If you mix tires of different...
Page 350: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Treadwear 200 Traction AA suffer serious injury. Only use GM Additionally, if your vehicle has Temperature A electronic systems such as anti lock specific wheel and tire systems...
Page 351 Vehicle Care 9-69 The Uniform Tire Quality Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C Grading (UTQG) system The treadwear grade is a The traction grades, from does not apply to deep comparative rating based on the highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, tread, winter-type snow tires, wear rate of the tire when tested and C.
Page 352: Wheel Alignment And Tire
9-70 Vehicle Care Temperature A, B, C The grade C corresponds to a Wheel Alignment and Tire level of performance which all Balance The temperature grades passenger car tires must meet are A (the highest), B, and C, The tires and wheels on the vehicle under the Federal Motor Safety representing the tire's resistance were aligned and balanced carefully...
Page 353: Wheel Replacement
You crash. If you have to replace a See your dealer/retailer if any of could have a collision in which wheel, use a new GM original these conditions exist. you or others could be injured. equipment wheel.
Page 354: Tire Chains
9-72 Vehicle Care Tire Chains A rear blowout, particularly on a WARNING (Continued) curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction WARNING vehicle, and do not spin the you would use in a skid. In any rear vehicle's wheels.
Page 355 Vehicle Care 9-73 If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire WARNING (Continued) and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard 3. Turn off the engine and do warning flashers. See Hazard not restart while the vehicle Warning Flashers on page 5 4.
Page 356: Tire Changing
9-74 Vehicle Care Tire Changing 4. Place the spare tire next to the Store the wheel cover in the tire being changed. trunk until you have the flat tire Removing the Spare Tire and repaired or replaced. 5. The jack and tools are stored Tools below the spare tire.
Page 357 Vehicle Care 9-75 WARNING Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
Page 358 9-76 Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 9 72. 6.
Page 359 Vehicle Care 9-77 WARNING WARNING (Continued) Never use oil or grease on bolts to the proper torque specification or nuts because the nuts might after replacing. Follow the torque come loose. The vehicle's wheel specification supplied by the could fall off, causing a crash. aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel 11.
Page 360: Compact Spare Tire
9-78 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire The compact spare is for temporary After installing the compact spare use only. Replace the compact on the vehicle, stop as soon as and Tools spare tire with a full-size tire as possible and make sure the spare soon as you can.
Page 361: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 9-79 Notice: When the compact Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps spare is installed, do not take could result in costly damage to If the battery has run down, try to the vehicle through an automatic the vehicle that would not be use another vehicle and some car wash with guide rails.
Page 362 9-80 Vehicle Care Notice: If you leave the radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the warranty. Always turn off the radio and other accessories when jump starting the vehicle.
Page 363 Vehicle Care 9-81 6. Do not let the other end of WARNING WARNING the red positive (+) cable touch metal. Connect it to the Using a match near a battery can Fans or other moving engine positive (+) terminal of the cause battery gas to explode.
Page 364 9-82 Vehicle Care 8. Connect the other end of the To disconnect the jumper cables black negative ( ) cable to an from both vehicles: unpainted heavy metal engine 1. Disconnect the black part (D) away from the dead negative ( ) cable from the battery, but not near engine vehicle that had the dead parts that move.
Page 365: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 9-83 Towing Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle Towing towing: Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing means What is the towing capacity towing the vehicle behind another To avoid damage, the disabled of the towing vehicle? Be vehicle such as behind a...
Page 366 9-84 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing From the Front 2. Turn the engine off and firmly set Dinghy Towing From the Rear the parking brake. When dinghy towing, the vehicle 3. Following the manufacturer's should be run at the beginning of instructions, securely attach the each day and at each RV fuel stop vehicle being towed to the tow...
Page 367 Vehicle Care 9-85 Dolly Towing From the Front Use the following procedure to dolly Dolly Towing From the Rear tow the vehicle from the front: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly.
Page 368: Appearance Care
9-86 Vehicle Care Appearance Care Notice: Machine compounding Protecting Exterior Bright Metal or aggressive polishing on a Parts basecoat/clearcoat paint finish Exterior Care Bright metal parts should be may damage it. Use only cleaned regularly to keep their non-abrasive waxes and polishes Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ luster.
Page 369 Vehicle Care 9-87 Washing the Vehicle dealer/retailer. Follow all Notice: Conveyor systems on manufacturer directions regarding some automatic car washes could To preserve the vehicle's finish, correct product usage, necessary damage the vehicle. There may keep it clean by washing it often. safety precautions and appropriate not be enough clearance for the Do not wash the vehicle in direct...
Page 370 9-88 Vehicle Care Wheels and Trim Aluminum Notice: Using strong soaps, Notice: Using chrome polish on chemicals, abrasive polishes, aluminum wheels could damage or Chrome cleaners, brushes, or cleaners the wheels. The repairs would The vehicle may have either that contain acid on aluminum not be covered by the vehicle aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Page 371 Vehicle Care 9-89 Windshield and Wiper Blades Tires Finish Damage Clean the outside of the windshield Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to Any stone chips, fractures or deep with glass cleaner. clean the tires. scratches in the finish should be repaired right away.
Page 372: Interior Care
9-90 Vehicle Care At least every spring, flush these Interior Care Your dealer/retailer has products for materials from the underbody with cleaning the vehicle's interior. When The vehicle's interior will continue to plain water. Clean any areas where cleaning the vehicle's interior, only look its best if it is cleaned often.
Page 373 Vehicle Care 9-91 Never apply heavy pressure or Cleaners can contain solvents that Fabric/Carpet rub aggressively with a cleaning can become concentrated in the Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft cloth. Use of heavy pressure can vehicle's interior. Before using brush attachment to remove dust damage the interior and does cleaners, read and adhere to all...
Page 374 9-92 Vehicle Care To clean: If any of the soil remains, a Leather commercial fabric cleaner or spot 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white To remove dust, a soft cloth lifter may be necessary. Test a small cloth with water or club soda. dampened with water can be used.
Page 375 Vehicle Care 9-93 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Some commercial products may increase gloss on the instrument Other Plastic Surfaces panel. The increase in gloss may To remove dust, a soft cloth cause annoying reflections in the dampened with water can be used. windshield and even make it difficult If a more thorough cleaning is to see through the windshield under...
Page 376 9-94 Vehicle Care NOTES...
Page 377: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 10-1 Service and General Information The maintenance schedule is for vehicles that: Maintenance Maintenance intervals, Carry passengers and cargo checks, inspections, within recommended limits on recommended fluids, and the Tire and Loading Information lubricants are necessary to keep General Information label.
Page 378: Scheduled Maintenance
GM reset. Your dealer/retailer has replacement parts, as well as, up to trained service technicians who will...
Page 379 Service and Maintenance 10-3 Windshield washer fluid level life system whenever the oil is Maintenance check. See Washer Fluid on changed. See Engine Oil Life Perform all services described in page 9 25. System on page 9 13. Maintenance I. Tire inflation check.
Page 380 10-4 Service and Maintenance Body hinges and latches, key Passenger compartment air Once a Year lock cylinders, folding seat filter replacement (or every See Starter Switch Check on hardware, and sunroof (if 12 months, whichever occurs page 9 29. equipped) lubrication. See first).
Page 381 Service and Maintenance 10-5 First Engine Oil Change After First Engine Oil Change After First Engine Oil Change After Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles Every 240 000 km/150,000 Miles Fuel system inspection for Automatic transmission fluid Engine cooling system drain, damage or leaks.
Page 382 10-6 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Service Maintenance Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. Engine coolant level check. Windshield washer fluid level check. Tire inflation pressures check. Tire wear inspection. Rotate tires. Fluids visual leak check. Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles driven in dusty conditions only). Brake system inspection.
Page 383: Lubricants, And Parts
® 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. Engine Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 9 19. DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88862806, in Hydraulic Brake System Canada 88862807). ® Windshield Washer Optikleen Washer Solvent.
Page 384 Category LB or GC-LB. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Hood and Door Hinges Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) Weatherstrip Conditioning or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992887).
Page 385: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 10-9 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your retailer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 55560894 A3128C Engine Oil Filter 2.4L L4 Engine...
Page 386: Maintenance Records
10-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 387 Service and Maintenance 10-11 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 388 10-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 389: Technical Data
Technical Data 11-1 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) ....11-1 parts.
Page 390: Vehicle Data
11-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.4L L4 Engine 7.1 L 7.5 qt...
Page 391 Technical Data 11-3 Capacities Application Metric English Fuel Tank 74.0 L 19.5 gal 70.5 L 18.6 gal Transmission Fluid* (Drain and Refill) 2.4L L4 Engine, 6 Speed Automatic 8.0 L 8.5 qt 3.0L V6 Engine, All Wheel Drive, 6 Speed Automatic 9.0 L 9.5 qt 3.0L V6 Engine, Front Wheel Drive, 6 Speed Automatic...
Page 392: Engine Drive Belt Routing
11-4 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2.4L L4 Engine Automatic 0.9 mm (0.035 in) 3.0L V6 Engine Automatic 1.10 mm (0.043 in) 3.6L V6 Engine Automatic 1.10 mm (0.043 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.4L L4 Engine 3.0L, 3.6L V6 Engines (Hydraulic Power Steering)
Page 393: Customer Information
Offices ..... 12-3 operation of your vehicle will be Vehicle Data Recording and Customer Assistance for Text resolved by your GM dealer's sales Privacy Telephone (TTY) Users ..12-4 or service departments. Sometimes, Vehicle Data Recording and Online Owner Center .
Page 394 12-2 Customer Information STEP TWO : If after contacting a When contacting Buick, please case will generally be heard within member of dealership management, remember that your concern will 40 days. If you do not agree with the it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's decision given in your case, you resolved by the dealership without...
Page 395: Customer Assistance
Customer Information 12-3 STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning Customer Assistance Owners: In the event that you eligibility in the Canadian Motor Offices do not feel your concerns have Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), been addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685. Buick encourages customers to call procedure outlined in Steps one Alternatively you may call the...
Page 396: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
12-4 Customer Information Canada Customer Mexico, Central America and Customer Assistance for Assistance Caribbean Islands/Countries Text Telephone (TTY) (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. General Motors of Canada Limited Users Virgin Islands) Customer Customer Communication Centre, To assist customers who are deaf, Assistance CA1-163-005 hard of hearing, or speech-impaired...
Page 397: Online Owner Center
My Preferences: Manage your Recall notices for your specific profile and use tools and forms vehicle with greater ease. ® OnStar and GM Cardmember To sign up, visit the My GM Canada Services Earnings summaries section within www.gm.ca.
Page 398: Gm Mobility Reimbursement
Buick and General Motors of your vehicle's eligibility, visit Canada Limited reserve the right to Your name, home address, and gmmobility.com or call the GM make any changes or discontinue home telephone number Mobility Assistance Center at the Roadside Assistance program at 1-800-323-9935.
Page 399 Customer Information 12-7 Emergency Tow From a Public Buick and General Motors of Services Not Included in Road or Highway: Tow to Canada Limited reserve the right Roadside Assistance the nearest Buick dealer for to limit services or payment to an Impound towing caused by warranty service, or if the vehicle owner or driver if they decide the...
Page 400: Program
12-8 Customer Information Trip Routing Service: Detailed Alternative Service: If your vehicle cannot be scheduled maps of North America are If assistance cannot be into the service department provided when requested either provided right away, the immediately, keep driving it until with the most direct route or Roadside Assistance advisor it can be scheduled for service,...
Page 401 However, for shuttle service. In addition, for etc. You are responsible for fuel if you are unable to wait, GM helps U.S. customers, should you arrange usage charges and may also be to minimize your inconvenience by...
Page 402: Collision Damage Repair
Such parts to unilaterally modify, change or Collision Parts are not covered by your GM New discontinue Courtesy Transportation Genuine GM Collision parts are Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any at any time and to resolve all...
Page 403 12-11 Aftermarket parts are not covered Many insurance policies provide If a Crash Occurs by your GM New Vehicle Limited reduced protection to your GM If there has been an injury, call Warranty, and any vehicle failure vehicle by limiting compensation emergency services for help.
Page 404: Service Publications Ordering Information
The owner manual includes the replacement collision parts be long as cost stays within reasonable Maintenance Schedule for all original equipment parts, either limits. models. new Genuine GM parts or recycled...
Page 405: Reporting Safety Defects
Traffic Safety Administration Manuals are available for current obligation. Allow ample time for (NHTSA) in addition to notifying and past model GM vehicles. To delivery. General Motors. request an order form, specify year Note to Canadian Customers: All and model name of the vehicle.
Page 406: Government
12-14 Customer Information To contact NHTSA, you may Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects call the Vehicle Safety Hotline to the Canadian to General Motors toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 Government In addition to notifying NHTSA (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to (or Transport Canada) in a situation http://www.safecar.gov If you live in Canada, and you like this, please notify General...
Page 407: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
EDR is to record, in certain by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash or near crash-like situations, Your GM vehicle has a number of crash situation occurs; no data is such as an airbag deployment or sophisticated computers that record...
Page 408: Onstar
12-16 Customer Information GM will not access this data or Navigation System Radio Frequency share it with others except: with the Statement If your vehicle has a navigation consent of the vehicle owner or, system, use of the system may...
Page 409 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Antilock Brake What Makes an Airbag System (ABS) ....8-31 Accessories and Inflate? ..... .2-28 Warning Light .
Page 410 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont.) Cautions, Danger, and High Intensity Discharge Warnings ......iv Battery ......9-28 (HID) Lighting .
Page 411 INDEX Climate Control Systems Customer Assistance ..12-4 Dome Lamps ....5-5 Automatic ..... . 7-1 Offices .
Page 412 INDEX Dual Automatic Climate Engine Extender, Safety Belt ..2-22 Exterior Lamp Controls ..5-1 Control System ....7-4 Air Cleaner/Filter .
Page 413 Block ......9-44 GM Mobility Reimbursement Steering Wheel ....4-7 Rear Compartment Fuse Program .
Page 414: Heated And Ventilated Front
INDEX Heated and Ventilated Front Lamps (cont.) Malfunction Indicator ..4-18 Seats ......2-8 Jump Starting .
Page 415 INDEX Lights (cont.) Messages (cont.) Flash-to-Pass ....5-2 Lamp ......4-37 Maintenance Fog Lamps .
Page 416 INDEX Power (cont.) Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .8-20 Object Detection, Side Blind Park Seat Adjustment ....2-4 Zone Alert (SBZA) ... 8-42 Shifting Into .
Page 417: Retained Accessory
U.S. Government ... 12-13 GM Mobility ....12-6 Selective .....8-37 Safety Locks .
Page 418 i-10 INDEX Seats (cont.) Side Blind Zone Alert ..8-42 Sun Visor Lamps ....5-5 Power Adjustment, Front ..2-4 Sun Visors .
Page 419 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont.) Towing (cont.) Inflation Monitor System ..9-60 Recreational Vehicle ..9-83 Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..8-40 Inspection ....9-63 Trailer .
Page 420 i-12 INDEX Vehicle Identification When It Is Time for New Number (VIN) ....11-1 Tires ......9-65 Service Parts Identification Where to Put the Child Label .
Page 421 ✍NOTES...

Buick LaCrosse 2010 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Restraints

Head Restraints

Front Seats

Airbag System

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Instruments and Controls

Lighting

6-1 Infotainment System Audio Players

Introduction

Radio

Driving and

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Drive Systems

Ride Control Systems Traction Control

Cruise Control

Object Detection Systems

Conversions and Add-Ons

General Information

Quick Links

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