Page 1 2010 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 1-1 Storage ..... . . 3-1 Lighting ..... . . 5-1 Keys and Locks .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2010 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual Driving and Operating ..8-1 Vehicle Care ....9-1 Technical Data ....11-1 Vehicle Identification .
Page 3 Introduction Motors of Canada Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the Manufactured under license from GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the...
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 or from: Made for iPod means that an reduce them.
Page 5: Vehicle Symbol Chart
Introduction This means there is : This symbol is shown when : Cruise Control something that could result in you need to see your owner manual : Electronic Stability property or vehicle damage. This for additional instructions or Control (ESC) would not be covered by the information.
Page 6 Introduction NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 7: Keys, Doors And Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Doors Interior Mirrors Liftgate (Manual) ....1-8 Manual Rearview Mirror ..1-15 Windows Liftgate (Power) ....1-8 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror .
Page 8: Keys And Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls The key, that is part of the Remote Press the button on the RKE or even make the vehicle move.
Page 9: Remote Keyless Entry
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 or a qualified technician Communications Commission (FCC)
Page 10 Keys, Doors and Windows See Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out Programming Transmitters to (Remote Liftgate Release): under Vehicle Personalization on the Vehicle First press , then press and hold page 4 34. to unlock the liftgate. For Only RKE transmitters programmed vehicles with the power liftgate, Pressing may also arm the...
Page 11: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors and Windows Remote Vehicle Start There are other conditions which Extending Engine Run Time can affect the performance of the For a 10-minute extension, repeat The vehicle may have this feature transmitter, see Remote Keyless Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is that allows you to start the engine Entry (RKE) System on page 1 3 still running.
Page 12: Door Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows The oil pressure is low. Shutting the Engine Off After a WARNING (Continued) Remote Start Two remote vehicle starts have already been used. To shut off the engine: Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be The vehicle is not in P (Park).
Page 13: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows Power Door Locks When locking the doors with the Safety Locks power lock switch and a door or the Rear door security locks prevent liftgate is open, the doors will lock passengers from opening the rear five seconds after the last door is doors from the inside.
Page 14: Doors
Keys, Doors and Windows Doors Do not press the touchpad while WARNING (Continued) closing the liftgate. This will cause the liftgate to be unlatched. Liftgate (Manual) Adjust the Climate Control Always close the liftgate before system to a setting that driving.
Page 15 Keys, Doors and Windows be in P (Park) to use the power WARNING (Continued) feature. The taillamps flash when the power liftgate moves. If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: WARNING Close all of the windows. You or others could be injured if Fully open the air outlets on caught in the path of the power...
Page 16 1-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Pressing the touchpad switch on mounted cargo during power for the system to hold it open. the liftgate outside handle to operation. The liftgate can still be If movement is stopped below that open the liftgate. fully opened manually.
Page 17 Keys, Doors and Windows 1-11 If you power open the liftgate and Your vehicle has pinch sensors When power opened with the the liftgate support struts have lost located on the side edges of the 3/4 mode selected, the liftgate pressure, the turn signals flash and liftgate.
Page 18: Vehicle Security
1-12 Keys, Doors and Windows disabled the liftgate electric latch will Vehicle Security Disarming the System still power latch once contact is To disarm the system, do one of the Vehicle theft is big business, made with the striker. Always close following: especially in some cities.
Page 19: Immobilizer Operation
Keys, Doors and Windows 1-13 If the alarm has been activated, the The system is automatically If the engine does not start and the Theft Attempted message will disarmed when the vehicle is security light stays on there is a appear on the DIC.
Page 20: Exterior Mirrors
1-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors To adjust the mirrors: 1. Move the selector switch to Convex Mirrors L (left) or R (right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror. 2. Press the arrows on the control WARNING pad to move each mirror to the A convex mirror can make things,...
Page 21: Interior Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 1-15 Park Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If the vehicle has the memory Manual Rearview Mirror package, the outside mirrors have The vehicle may have an automatic a park tilt feature. This feature dimming inside rearview mirror.
Page 22: Windows
1-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Automatic Dimming Mirror Windows Operation Automatic dimming reduces the WARNING glare from the headlamps of the Leaving children, helpless adults, vehicle behind you. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator or pets in a vehicle with the light comes on each time the vehicle windows closed is dangerous.
Page 23 Keys, Doors and Windows 1-17 The driver door also has switches Programming the Power WARNING (Continued) that control the passenger and rear Windows windows. The power windows work if caught in the path of a closing Programming the power windows when the ignition is in ACC/ may be necessary if the vehicle's window.
Page 24: Roof
1-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Window Lockout Roof (Window Lockout): The window Sunroof lockout switch is located on the driver door. This feature prevents On vehicles with a sunroof, the the rear passenger windows from switches used to operate it are operating, except from the driver located on the headliner above the position.
Page 25 Keys, Doors and Windows 1-19 Express-open/Express-close Anti-Pinch Feature Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the tracks that Press and release the front or rear If an object is in the path of the could cause an issue with sunroof of the driver side switch to sunroof when it is closing, the operation, noise or plug the water...
Page 26 1-20 Keys, Doors and Windows NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 27 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Extender ..2-21 Airbag System Check ..2-36 Safety System Check ..2-21 Replacing Airbag System Restraints Safety Belt Care .
Page 28: Head Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front and rear seats have head restraints in all outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ 1.
Page 29 Seats and Restraints Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment WARNING (Continued) Seat Adjustment pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving. To adjust the seat position: 1. Pull the handle located at the front of the seat.
Page 30 Seats and Restraints Adjust the seatback by moving the A second seating and mirror control (C) forward or rearward. position can be programmed by repeating the above steps and See Reclining Seatbacks on pressing button 2. page 2 5 for more information. To recall the memory positions, the Adjust the lumbar support by using vehicle must be in P (Park).
Page 31 Seats and Restraints To stop recall movement of the RKE Lumbar Adjustment WARNING (Continued) remote recall feature, press one of Power Lumbar the power seat controls, memory movement could startle and buttons, or power mirror buttons. Seats with power lumbar have confuse you, or make you push a Memory Seat recall may stop if controls located on the outboard...
Page 32 Seats and Restraints Power Reclining Seatbacks WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body.
Page 33: Heated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats Remote Start Heated Seats When it is cold outside, the WARNING heated seats can be turned on automatically during a remote If you cannot feel temperature vehicle start. The heated seats will change or pain to the skin, the be canceled when the ignition is seat heater may cause burns turned on.
Page 34: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats WARNING (Continued) Split Folding Seatbacks rear seatback, always check to With this feature, either side of the be sure that the safety belts are rear seatback can be folded down properly routed and attached, and for more cargo space.
Page 35 Seats and Restraints To slide the entire seat forward or Safety Belts WARNING rearward: This section of the manual 1. Lift and hold the release bar It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts under the front of the seat in a cargo area, inside or outside properly.
Page 36 2-10 Seats and Restraints In most states and in all Canadian Why Safety Belts Work provinces, the law requires wearing When you ride in or on anything, safety belts. Here is why: you go as fast as it goes. You never know if you will be in a crash.
Page 37: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 2-11 With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
Page 38: How To Wear Safety Belts
2-12 Seats and Restraints Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why Q: If I am a good driver, and I How to Wear Safety Belts should I have to wear safety never drive far from home, Properly belts? why should I wear safety belts? This section is only for people of A: Airbags are supplemental...
Page 39 Seats and Restraints 2-13 First, before you or your shoulder belt should go over the WARNING passenger(s) wear a safety belt, shoulder and across the chest. there is important information you These parts of the body are best You can be seriously hurt if your should know.
Page 40 2-14 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING (Continued) WARNING lap belt should be worn low and You can be seriously injured if snug on the hips, just touching your belt is buckled in the wrong the thighs. place like this.
Page 41 Seats and Restraints 2-15 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING (Continued) WARNING bones, and that could cause You can be seriously injured if serious or fatal injuries. Be sure you wear the shoulder belt under the belt goes under the armrests. your arm.
Page 42 2-16 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
Page 43: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints 2-17 Lap-Shoulder Belt Adjustment later in this section for instructions on use and All seating positions in the vehicle important safety information. have a lap-shoulder belt. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1.
Page 44 2-18 Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on the shoulder. The belt should be away from the face and neck, but not falling off the shoulder.
Page 45 Seats and Restraints 2-19 Safety Belt Pretensioners have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed and This vehicle has safety belt properly adjusted, the comfort guide pretensioners for front outboard positions the belt away from the occupants. Although the safety belt neck and head.
Page 46 2-20 Seats and Restraints To remove and store the comfort WARNING (Continued) guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can and across the chest. These parts be removed from the guide. Slide of the body are best able to take the guide back into its storage belt restraining forces.
Page 47: Safety Belt Extender
Seats and Restraints 2-21 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 48: Replacing Safety Belt System
2-22 Seats and Restraints 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 49 Seats and Restraints 2-23 For frontal airbags, the word WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) AIRBAG will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for the death. Secure objects away from designed to work with safety driver and on the instrument panel the area in which an airbag would belts, but do not replace them.
Page 50 2-24 Seats and Restraints 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 51: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 2-25 Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger frontal Driver Side shown, Passenger airbag is in the instrument panel on Side similar the passenger side. The driver frontal airbag is in the The seat-mounted side impact middle of the steering wheel.
Page 52: When Should An Airbag
2-26 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag WARNING (Continued) Inflate? or even death. The path of an Frontal airbags are designed to inflating airbag must be kept inflate in moderate to severe frontal clear. Do not put anything or near-frontal crashes to help between an occupant and an reduce the potential for severe airbag, and do not attach or put...
Page 53 Seats and Restraints 2-27 Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to the system's designed threshold different crash speeds. For inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear level. The threshold level can vary example: impacts, or in many side impacts. with specific vehicle design.
Page 54: What Makes An Airbag
2-28 Seats and Restraints determined by the location and How Does an Airbag full or partial ejection in rollover severity of the side impact. In a events, although no system can Restrain? rollover event, roof-rail airbag prevent all such ejections. deployment is determined by the In moderate to severe frontal or But airbags would not help in...
Page 55 Seats and Restraints 2-29 The parts of the airbag that come WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may problems following an airbag concealed damage that could be some smoke and dust coming deployment, you should seek make it difficult to safely operate from the vents in the deflated...
Page 56: Passenger Sensing
2-30 Seats and Restraints The vehicle has a crash sensing The passenger sensing system and diagnostic module which turns off the right front passenger records information after a frontal airbag under certain crash. See Vehicle Data conditions. The driver airbag, Recording and Privacy on seat mounted side impact airbags page 12 14 and Event Data...
Page 57 Seats and Restraints 2-31 an older child riding in a booster The passenger sensing system is WARNING (Continued) seat; and children, who are large designed to turn off the right front enough, using safety belts. passenger frontal airbag if: Even if the passenger sensing A label on the sun visor says, The right front passenger seat is system has turned off the right...
Page 58 2-32 Seats and Restraints person of adult size is sitting 4. Reinstall the child restraint WARNING properly in the right front following the directions passenger seat. provided by the child restraint If the airbag readiness light ever manufacturer and refer to When the passenger sensing comes on and stays on, it means Securing Child Restraints (Rear...
Page 59 Seats and Restraints 2-33 6. Restart the vehicle. properly in the seat. If this happens, Additional Factors Affecting use the following steps to allow the System Operation The passenger sensing system system to detect that person and may or may not turn off the Safety belts help keep the enable the right front passenger airbag for a child in a child...
Page 60: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
2-34 Seats and Restraints A wet seat can affect the The on indicator may be lit if an To purchase a service manual, see performance of the passenger object, such as a briefcase, Service Publications Ordering sensing system. Here is how: handbag, grocery bag, laptop or Information on page 12 12.
Page 61: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Seats and Restraints 2-35 Adding Equipment to the that are part of the passenger Satisfaction Procedure in this seat. The passenger sensing manual. See Customer Airbag-Equipped Vehicle system may not operate properly Satisfaction Procedure on if the original seat trim is page 12 1.
Page 62: Airbag System Check
2-36 Seats and Restraints In addition, your dealer and the Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to service manual have information replace airbag system parts. See Parts After a Crash about the location of the airbag your dealer for service.
Page 63: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 2-37 Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat, state trip? If yes, continue. If no, the weight and height limitations for Older Children return to the booster seat.
Page 64 2-38 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, WARNING (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child might also slide under the lap restraint system or infant restraint belt. The belt force would then be system secured in a rear seating applied right on the abdomen.
Page 65: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 2-39 Infants and Young Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs arms.
Page 66 2-40 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of WARNING add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which Never do this. are purchased by the vehicle's Children who are up against, owner, are available in four basic or very close to, any airbag when types.
Page 67: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 2-41 The restraint manufacturer's Child Restraint Systems WARNING instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A young child's hip bones are still height limitations for a particular so small that the vehicle's regular child restraint. In addition, there safety belt may not remain low on are many kinds of restraints the hip bones, as it should.
Page 68 2-42 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle's safety belt or LATCH system, following the (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat...
Page 69: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 2-43 endangered in a crash if the child Securing the Child Within the Where to Put the restraint is not properly secured in Child Restraint Restraint the vehicle. According to accident statistics, WARNING When securing an add-on child children and infants are safer when restraint, refer to the instructions properly restrained in a child...
Page 70 2-44 Seats and Restraints A label on your sun visor says, recommend that rear-facing child WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat in restraints not be transported in the the front. This is because the risk to vehicle, even if the airbag is off. deploy under some unusual the rear-facing child is so great, Wherever you install a child...
Page 71: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 2-45 Configurations for Use of Child The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the Restraints child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system. Make sure that a LATCH-compatible child restraint is properly installed A.
Page 72 2-46 Seats and Restraints Not all vehicle seating positions or Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a child restraints have lower anchors single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). and attachments or top tether Either will have a single anchors and attachments.
Page 73 Seats and Restraints 2-47 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor Anchor Locations if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.
Page 74: System
2-48 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint WARNING WARNING (Continued) Designed for the LATCH System Do not attach more than one child of the retractor to set the lock, restraint to a single anchor. if your vehicle has one, after the WARNING Attaching more than one child child restraint has been installed.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 2-49 This system is designed to make 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower 2.2. Route, attach and tighten installation of child restraints easier. attachments on the child the top tether according to When using lower anchors, do not restraint to the lower your child restraint use the vehicle's safety belts.
Page 76 2-50 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using If the position you are using If the position you are using does not have a headrest has a fixed headrest or has a fixed headrest or or head restraint and you head restraint and you are head restraint and you are are using a dual tether,...
Page 77: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints 2-51 Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat ) a top tether, and that the tether be attached. When securing a child restraint in WARNING a rear seating position, study the If the child restraint does not have...
Page 78 2-52 Seats and Restraints 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt 5. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. all the way out of the retractor to on the child restraint, pull the set the lock.
Page 79 Seats and Restraints 2-53 6. If the child restraint has a top Armrest Retaining Strap center armrest before installing a tether, follow the child restraint rear facing child restraint in the manufacturer's instructions second row center seat position. WARNING regarding the use of the top tether.
Page 80: Securing Child Restraints
2-54 Seats and Restraints Remove the armrest retaining strap A label on the sun visor says, WARNING (Continued) before installing a forward facing Never put a rear-facing child seat in child restraint in the center seat the front. This is because the risk to deploy under some unusual position, as it may interfere with the the rear-facing child is so great,...
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 2-55 If the child restraint has the LATCH You will be using the lap-shoulder system, see Lower Anchors and belt to secure the child restraint in Tethers for Children (LATCH this position. Follow the instructions System) on page 2 45 for how and that came with the child restraint.
Page 82 2-56 Seats and Restraints instructions regrading the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 2 45 for more information. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
Page 83: Storage Compartments
Storage Storage Storage Additional Storage Compartments Features Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage Cargo Cover Instrument Panel Storage ..3-1 Glove Box ....3-1 There may be a storage For vehicles with a cargo cover, use Cupholders .
Page 84: Roof Rack System
Storage Roof Rack System Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 100 kg (220 lbs) or hangs over the WARNING rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle. Load cargo If something is carried on top of so that it rests evenly between the vehicle that is longer or wider the crossrails, making sure to...
Page 85 Storage Try sliding the crossrails forward and backward to ensure that they are correctly secured and that the levers stay tight to the cross rails. Do not stand on the plastic lower body panels when loading cargo on the luggage carrier. When the roof rack is not in use, lock one crossrail at the furthest forward position and lock the other...
Page 86 Storage NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 87 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Warning Lights, Gauges, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ....4-20 Indicators Controls Traction Off Light ... . 4-20 Warning Lights, Gauges, and ®...
Page 88 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages Object Detection System Vehicle Personalization Messages ....4-31 Vehicle Messages ... 4-27 Vehicle Personalization .
Page 89: Controls
Instruments and Controls NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 90: Instrument Panel Overview
Instruments and Controls Instrument Panel Overview I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 91: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls A. Air Vents on page 7 6. H. AM-FM Radio on page 6 11. Shift Lever. See Shifting Into Navigation System (If Park on page 8 32. B. Turn and Lane-Change Signals Equipped). See Navigation on page 5 3. Exterior Lamp Q.
Page 92: Controls
Instruments and Controls ® Controls 3. Pull the lever up to lock the OnStar System on page 6 43, steering wheel in place. Bluetooth (Overview) on page 6 42 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) Steering Wheel Do not adjust the steering wheel on page 6 43 or Bluetooth (Voice while driving.
Page 93: Horn
Instruments and Controls Horn Move the lever to one of the Windshield Washer following positions: Pull the lever toward you to spray Press near the horn symbols or (Mist): Single wipe, move the washer fluid on the windshield. The press on the steering wheel pad to spray continues until the lever is lever to and then release.
Page 94: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls Rear Window Wiper/ from Global Positioning System (Rear Wiper Delay): Sets a (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak, and delay between wipes. Washer vehicle speed information. (Rear Washer): Push the The rear wiper controls are on the Avoid covering the GPS antenna for windshield wiper lever forward to end of the windshield wiper lever.
Page 95: Clock (With Date Display)
Instruments and Controls Clock (With Date Display) 6. To save the time or date and 3. Highlight Month & Day Format. return to the Time and Date 4. Press the MENU/SEL knob to The infotainment system controls, Settings menu, press the select MM/DD (month/day) or located on the instrument panel, are BACK button at any time or...
Page 96: Clock
4-10 Instruments and Controls Clock (Without Date 6. To save the time and return to console storage, on the rear of the the Time Settings menu, press center console storage, and in the Display) rear cargo compartment. BACK button at any time The infotainment system controls, or press the SELECT button To use the outlets, remove the...
Page 97: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls 4-11 Notice: Adding any electrical Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there equipment to the vehicle can could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and damage it or keep other function. Often gauges and warning components from working as lights work together to indicate a Indicators they should.
Page 98: Instrument Cluster
4-12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster US Version Shown, Canada Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 99: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls 4-13 Speedometer Tachometer Here are some situations that can occur with the fuel gauge. None of The vehicle's speed can be selected The tachometer displays the engine these indicate a problem with the to display on the Driver Information speed in revolutions per fuel gauge.
Page 100: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
4-14 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Temperature Gauge Driver Safety Belt Reminder The passenger safety belt reminder Light light is by the passenger airbag There is a driver safety belt status indicator. reminder light on the instrument panel cluster.
Page 101: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 4-15 bag, laptop or other electronic WARNING device. To turn off the warning light and or chime, remove the object If the airbag readiness light stays from the seat or buckle the on after the vehicle is started or safety belt.
Page 102: Charging System Light
4-16 Instruments and Controls If the word ON or the on symbol is system. Have it checked by your WARNING (Continued) lit on the passenger airbag status dealer. Driving while this light is on indicator, it means that the right could drain the battery.
Page 103 Instruments and Controls 4-17 emissions are at acceptable levels Notice: If the vehicle is This light comes on during a for the life of the vehicle, helping to continually driven with this light malfunction in one of two ways: produce a cleaner environment. on, after a while, the emission Light Flashing: A misfire condition controls might not work as well,...
Page 104 4-18 Instruments and Controls Make sure to fuel the vehicle Light On Steady: An emission Emissions Inspection and with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality control system malfunction has Maintenance Programs causes the engine not to run as been detected on the vehicle. Some state/provincial and local efficiently as designed and may Diagnosis and service might be...
Page 105: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 4-19 down. The diagnostic system is WARNING designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during The brake system might not be normal driving. This can take working properly if the brake several days of routine driving. system warning light is on. If this has been done and the Driving with the brake system vehicle still does not pass the...
Page 106: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
4-20 Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System not antilock brakes. If the regular See Traction Control System (TCS) brake system warning light is also on page 8 41 and StabiliTrak (ABS) Warning Light on, the vehicle does not have System on page 8 43 for more antilock brakes and there is a information.
Page 107: Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light
Instruments and Controls 4-21 See Traction Control System (TCS) If the TCS warning light comes on When the Light is On Steady on page 8 41 and StabiliTrak and stays on while driving, the This indicates that one or more of System on page 8 43 for more vehicle needs service.
Page 108: Engine Oil Pressure Light
4-22 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light the center console near the shifter, is pressed. For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC) an WARNING ECO Mode On message displays. See Fuel System Messages on Do not keep driving if the oil page 4 30 for more information.
Page 109: Security Light
Instruments and Controls 4-23 periodically when the vehicle is low High-Beam on Light The light goes out when the fog on fuel. The light goes off when fuel lamps are turned off. See Fog is added to the fuel tank. Lamps on page 5 3 for more information.
Page 110: Cruise Control Light
4-24 Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Light Information Displays It also shows the shift lever position, the odometer, and the direction the vehicle is driving. Driver Information Center (DIC) DIC Buttons (with shown, SET/ CLR version similar) The vehicle may have a Driver Information Center (DIC).
Page 111 Instruments and Controls 4-25 Trip 1 and Trip 2 economy can be reset by pressing or SET/CLR (Set/Clear): Use or SET/CLR while the Average this button to set or clear the menu This display shows the current Fuel Economy display is showing. item when it is displayed.
Page 112 4-26 Instruments and Controls Timer Turn-by-Turn Unit This display can be used as a timer. This display is used for the OnStar Press or SET/CLR to enter the or Navigation System Turn-by-Turn To start the timer, press or SET/ unit menu. Then press ®...
Page 113: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 4-27 Pressure Monitor System on Remember, the Oil Life display must Vehicle Messages page 9 49 and Tire Pressure be reset after each oil change. It Messages are displayed on the DIC Monitor Operation on page 9 49 for will not reset itself.
Page 114: Brake System Messages
4-28 Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage and Service Battery Charging Compass Messages System Charging Messages This message is displayed when Battery Saver Active This message is displayed when the there is a fault in the battery compass needs to be calibrated. charging system.
Page 115: Door Ajar Messages
Instruments and Controls 4-29 Door Ajar Messages Rear Access Open Coolant Level Low Add Coolant This message will display along with Door Open a symbol when the liftgate is open. This message will display if the A door open symbol will be Close the liftgate completely.
Page 116: Engine Oil Messages
4-30 Instruments and Controls High Coolant Temperature Engine Oil Low Add Oil next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced This message displays if the coolant This message displays when the speed while this message is on, but temperature is hot, see Engine engine oil level is too low.
Page 117: Key And Lock Messages
Instruments and Controls 4-31 Key and Lock Messages Service Park Assist Service All Wheel Drive This message is displayed if there is If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Replace Battery In Remote Key a problem with the park assist Drive (AWD) system, this message This message displays when the system.
Page 118: Airbag System Messages
4-32 Instruments and Controls Service Stabilitrak Traction Control On Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages This message displays if there is a This message displays when the ® problem with the StabiliTrak Traction Control System (TCS) is Theft Attempted system. If this message appears, try first turned on.
Page 119: Tire Messages
Instruments and Controls 4-33 Tire Messages The low tire pressure warning light Transmission Messages will also come on. See Tire Service Tire Monitor System Service Transmission Pressure Light on page 4 21. This message displays if there is a This message displays if there is a If a tire pressure message appears problem with the Tire Pressure on the DIC, stop as soon as you...
Page 120: Vehicle Reminder
4-34 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Reminder Vehicle 3. Press the center of the MENU / SELECT knob to select Messages Personalization the Vehicle Settings menu. Ice Possible Drive With Care The audio system controls are used The following list of menu items will be available: to access the personalization This message is displayed when ice...
Page 121 Instruments and Controls 4-35 Climate and Air Quality Air Conditioning Mode Remote Start Auto Heat Seats This will allow you to select whether When on, this feature will turn the Select the Climate and Air Quality or not the air conditioning comes on heated seats on when using remote menu and the following will be automatically the next time the...
Page 122 4-36 Instruments and Controls On or Off . Press the knob to Collision/Detection Systems Turn the MENU / SELECT knob to confirm and go back to the select the language. Press the knob Select the Collision/Detection last menu. to confirm and go back to the Systems menu and the following last menu.
Page 123 Instruments and Controls 4-37 Press the MENU / SELECT knob Remote Lock/Unlock/Start between On or Off . Press when Exit Lighting is highlighted. BACK to confirm the selection and Select Remote Lock/Unlock/Start Turn the knob to select Off , go back to the last menu. and the following will be displayed: 30 Seconds , 1 Minute , Auto Door Unlock...
Page 124 4-38 Instruments and Controls Remote Lock Feedback Memory Remote Recall Press the MENU / SELECT knob when Remote Vehicle Start is This allows selection of what type of This allows the Memory Remote highlighted to toggle between On feedback is given when unlocking Recall feature to be turned on or or Off .
Page 125: Onstar System
Instruments and Controls 4-39 ® OnStar System For a full description of OnStar : Push this red emergency services and system limitations, button to get priority help from see the OnStar Owner's Guide in specially trained OnStar emergency the glove box. advisors.
Page 126 4-40 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 127: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting Sidemarker Lamps Exterior Lamp Controls ..5-1 Taillamps Headlamp High/Low-Beam License Plate Lamps Changer .
Page 128: Flash-To-Pass
Lighting Daytime Running When the exterior lamp band is turned to the headlamp position, the Lamps (DRL) low-beam headlamps come on. The other lamps that come on with the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) headlamps will also come on. system makes the low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced To idle your vehicle with the DRL This indicator light turns on in the...
Page 129: Turn And Lane-Change
Lighting Turn and Lane-Change The lever returns to its starting (Fog Lamps): Turn the fog lamp position when it is released. band on the lever to and release Signals it, to turn the fog lamps on or off. If after signaling a turn or a lane The band will return to its original change the arrows flash rapidly or position.
Page 130: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Lighting Features (Door): The lamp comes on automatically when a door is opened. Instrument Panel Entry Lighting (On): Turns the dome lamp on. Illumination Control The dome lamp, cargo lamp and foot lamp inside the vehicle come This control is located on the Reading Lamps on when any door is opened, if the...
Page 131: Introduction
Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player ....6-19 System Read the following pages to CD/DVD Player ....6-21 become familiar with the audio Mass Storage system's features.
Page 132: Infotainment System
Infotainment System For more information, see Defensive Contact your dealer Navigation/Radio System Driving on page 8 3. before adding any equipment. For vehicles with a navigation radio This vehicle's infotainment system Adding audio or communication system, see the separate Navigation may be equipped with a noise equipment could interfere with System manual.
Page 133: Overview (Radio With Cd)
Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD) A. VOL/ Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. SEEK Radio: Seeks the previous station. CD: Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track. C. RADIO/BAND Changes the band while listening to the radio.
Page 134 Infotainment System O. INFO Radio: Opens the Radio: Shows available CD: Pauses the CD. favorites list. information about the current station. G. TONE Selects the CD player CD: Shows available Opens the tone menu. when listening to a information about the different audio source.
Page 135: Cd/Dvd/Mem)
Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD/DVD/MEM) A. VOL/ Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. SEEK Radio: Seeks the previous station. CD/DVD: Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track. MEM: Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track.
Page 136 Infotainment System E. Buttons 1 to 6 CD/DVD Slot SEEK Radio: Saves and selects Insert a disc. Radio: Seeks the next favorite stations. station. (Play/Pause) MEM: Saves and selects CD/DVD: Selects the next Radio: Pauses time shifted favorite tracks and track or fast forwards content.
Page 137: Operation
Infotainment System Q. DEL Automatic Switch Off Menu System MEM: Deletes the current If the infotainment system has been Controls track from MEM. turned on after the ignition is turned The MENU/SEL knob and the off, the system will turn off BACK BACK button are used to automatically after ten minutes.
Page 138 Infotainment System Selecting a Menu Option Activating a Setting Turning a Function On or Off 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to move the highlighted bar. highlight the setting. highlight the function.
Page 139 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 140 6-10 Infotainment System Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer) System Settings Auto Volume For vehicles that have an equalizer: The auto volume feature Configuring the Number of automatically adjusts the radio Favorite Pages volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down, so that the volume level is consistent.
Page 141: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System 6-11 Maximum Startup Volume Radio : Press to pause and resume time shifted data. See Time Shifting The maximum volume played when (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) the Radio with CD is first turned on AM-FM Radio later in this section. can be set.
Page 142 6-12 Infotainment System Radio Menus If the radio station is known: Station Lists 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. Radio menus are available for AM Press and hold SEEK or and FM. SEEK until the station on the 2. Select AM or FM Station List. All display is reached, then release receivable stations in the current Press the MENU/SEL knob to open...
Page 143 Infotainment System 6-13 3. Select the programming type. Storing a Station as a Favorite Time Shifting (Radio with A list of stations that transmit CD/DVD and MEM) Stations from all bands can be programming of the selected stored in any order in the favorite The radio with MEM time shift type displays.
Page 144: Satellite Radio
6-14 Infotainment System Satellite Radio Control Buttons Press and release the SEEK or SEEK buttons to jump forward or The buttons used to control the XM Vehicles with an XM Satellite back 30 seconds in the time shift radio are: Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite buffer.
Page 145 Infotainment System 6-15 Selecting the XM Band Selecting an XM Channel Selecting a Channel Using the MENU/SEL Knob Press the RADIO/BAND button to XM channels can be selected by To select an XM channel using the choose between the AM, FM and using SEEK, SEEK, the...
Page 146 6-16 Infotainment System Storing an XM Channel as a Time Shifting (Radio with Press and release the SEEK or Favorite CD/DVD and MEM) SEEK buttons to go to the next or previous song in the time shift Channels from all bands can be The radio with MEM time shift buffer.
Page 147 Infotainment System 6-17 XM Messages No Artist Info: The system is CAT Not Found: The system is working properly. No artist working properly. There are no XL (Explicit Language information is available at this channels available for the selected Channels): These channels, or any time on this channel.
Page 148: Radio Reception
6-18 Infotainment System Radio Reception Cellular Phone Usage The range for most AM stations is Cellular phone usage can cause Frequency interference and static greater than for FM, especially at interference with the vehicle's radio. can occur during normal radio night.
Page 149: Audio Players
Infotainment System 6-19 Audio Players If the bottom surface of a disc is While using the CD player, use dirty, take a soft lint free cloth, only CDs in good condition or dampen a clean soft cloth in a without any label, load one CD at CD Player mild neutral detergent solution a time, and keep the CD player...
Page 150 6-20 Infotainment System Inserting a CD Selecting a CD Track Fast Forward and Rewind Using the control buttons: With the printed side facing up, Press and hold SEEK or insert a disc into the CD slot until it SEEK to fast forward or Press the SEEK or SEEK...
Page 151: Cd/Dvd Player
Infotainment System 6-21 Searching for MP3 Tracks CD/DVD Player mixed with water, and clean it. Wipe the disc from the center to the The search feature may take some The CD/DVD player can play outer edge. time to display the information after CDs, DVD As, MP3/WMA CDs, reading the disc due to the amount Care of the CD/DVD Player...
Page 152 6-22 Infotainment System Control Buttons Removing a CD or DVD Using the menu: 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. The buttons used to control the Press the button. CD/DVD player are: 2. Select Tracks List. The disc is pushed out of the MEM/DVD/AUX: Press to choose CD/DVD slot.
Page 153 Infotainment System 6-23 Playing an MP3 CD or DVD Searching for MP3s on a CD To search for tracks: or DVD 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. Files that are not stored in folders It is normal for the search feature to are displayed in the root 2.
Page 154 6-24 Infotainment System Cursor RIGHT Playing a DVD V Changing the Audio Stream Cursor LEFT 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. See Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 6 33 for Up Menu 2. Select Audio Stream. information about how to control a Use the following actions to 3.
Page 155: Media (Mem)
Infotainment System 6-25 Mass Storage INFO: Press to display additional Recording to MEM information about the MEM track Media (MEM) Press REC, then select Record that may be available. Current Song or Record All Songs Infotainment systems with MEM : Press to pause the track on Disc.
Page 156 6-26 Infotainment System Stopping the Recording Recording From MP3/WMA Re-recording a Previously Recorded Disc Discs or USB Storage Devices Press the REC button while If the disc or track has already been recording from an audio CD to USB Host Support recorded to MEM, the message The display the stop recording option.
Page 157 Infotainment System 6-27 Playing From MEM To search for tracks: To remove MEM favorites categories: 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. Playing Back a Previously 1. Press the CONFIG button. Recorded CD 2. Select Search. 2. Select Radio Settings. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to select 3.
Page 158: Auxiliary Devices
6-28 Infotainment System Album: Saves the album Auxiliary Devices 3.5 mm Auxiliary Input Jack associated with the currently playing (Radio with CD) Playback of an audio device that is track in the indicated favorites connected to the 3.5 mm auxiliary position.
Page 159 Infotainment System 6-29 Connecting and Controlling To search for tracks: On: Repeats the current track. an iPod 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. Off: Playback starts from the beginning of the current track after Not all iPod's can be controlled by 2.
Page 160 6-30 Infotainment System To search for tracks: Connecting and Controlling a Tracks can be searched for by: USB Drive 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. Playlists* The infotainment system can only 2. Select Search. Artists play back .mp3 and .wma files from 3.
Page 161: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 6-31 Shuffle Functionality Auxiliary Devices (Radio 3.5 mm Auxiliary Input Jack with CD/DVD/MEM) Press the MENU/SEL knob and set Playback of an audio device that is Shuffle Songs (Random) to On connected to the 3.5 mm auxiliary The auxiliary input allows portable or Off.
Page 162 6-32 Infotainment System Connecting and Controlling Searching For a Track Connecting and Controlling a an iPod USB Drive Tracks can be searched for by: Not all iPod's can be controlled by Files that are not stored in folders Playlists the Infotainment System. are displayed in the root Artists directory (USB).
Page 163: Rear Seat Entertainment
Infotainment System 6-33 Selecting a Track Tracks can be searched by: Rear Seat Using the control buttons: Playlists Infotainment Artists Press SEEK or SEEK to Rear Seat Entertainment select the previous or next track. Albums (RSE) System Turn the MENU/SEL knob to Song Titles select a track in the current sub The vehicle may have a DVD Rear...
Page 164 6-34 Infotainment System Before Driving On some infotainment systems, the Headphones Global Off feature can be turned off The RSE is for rear seat RSE includes two 2-channel by performing one of the following: passengers only. The driver cannot wireless headphones. Channel 1 is Press and hold the radio power safely view the video screen while dedicated to the DVD player, and...
Page 165 Infotainment System 6-35 Infrared transmitters are on the top Do not store the Remove the batteries if the of the left seatback video screen. headphones in heat or direct headphones are not going to be The headphones shut off sunlight. This could damage the used for a long period of time.
Page 166 6-36 Infotainment System Changing the Source on the Video 4. Press the AUX button a fourth Audio Output Display Screens time to change the source of Audio from the DVD player or both video screens to the DVD The image from the auxiliary device auxiliary inputs can be heard player.
Page 167 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 168 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 169 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 170 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 171 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 172: Bluetooth (Overview)
6-42 Infotainment System DVD Distortion Phone Steering Wheel Controls (Push To Talk): Press to Video distortion can occur when Bluetooth (Overview) answer incoming calls, to confirm operating cellular phones, scanners, system information, and to start CB radios, Global Position Systems Vehicles with a Bluetooth system voice recognition.
Page 173: 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 174 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 175 Infotainment System 6-45 Making a Call Accepting or Declining a Call Declining a Call Turn the MENU/SEL knob to When a call is received, the Radio with CD Decline and press the MENU/ infotainment system mutes and a 1. Press the button.
Page 176 6-46 Infotainment System 3. Enter the character sequence Muting a Call Bluetooth (Voice then select Call. See Entering a Recognition) To Mute a Call Character Sequence in Operation on page 6 7 for Press the MENU/SEL knob and Pairing more information. select Mute Call.
Page 177 Infotainment System 6-47 Pairing Information: Pairing a Phone 4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that will be paired to Up to five cell phones can be 1. Press the vehicle. Reference the cell paired to the Bluetooth system. phone manufacturers user guide For vehicles without a The pairing process is disabled...
Page 178 6-48 Infotainment System Listing All Paired and Connected Deleting a Paired Phone 4. Say the name of the phone to be Phones deleted. If the phone name is 1. Press unknown, use the List 1. Press command for a list of all paired For vehicles without a phones.
Page 179 Infotainment System 6-49 2. Say Bluetooth . The system Using the Store Command 3. Say the complete phone number responds Bluetooth ready , to be stored at once with no The store command allows a phone followed by a tone. pauses.
Page 180 6-50 Infotainment System For vehicles with a 5. Say a name tag for the phone 4. After the complete number has navigation system, the number. The name tag is been entered, say Store . The system responds with a recorded and the system system responds Please say tone.
Page 181 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 182 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 183 Infotainment System 6-53 3. Say the entire number without Using the Digit Dial Command 3. Say the digits to be dialed one at pausing. a time. The system repeats back 1. Press the digit it heard followed by If the system recognizes a tone.
Page 184 6-54 Infotainment System Using the Call Command 3. Say the name tag of the person Using the Re dial Command to call. 1. Press 1. Press If the system recognizes For vehicles without a For vehicles without a the name tag it responds navigation system, the navigation system, the OK, calling, <name tag>...
Page 185 Infotainment System 6-55 Receiving a Call Three Way Calling Muting a Call When an incoming call is received, Three way calling must be During a call, all sounds from inside the audio system mutes and a ring supported on the Bluetooth phone the vehicle can be muted so that the tone is heard in the vehicle.
Page 186 6-56 Infotainment System Transferring a Call For vehicles without a navigation To access contacts stored in the cell phone: system, press during a call Audio can be transferred between with the audio on the cell phone, the in vehicle Bluetooth system and 1.
Page 187 Infotainment System 6-57 If the system does not If the system does not Dual Tone Multi-Frequency recognize the number, it recognize the name tag, it (DTMF) Tones responds Dial Number, responds Dial <name tag>, The in vehicle Bluetooth system can please say yes or no? , please say yes or no? , send numbers and the numbers...
Page 188 6-58 Infotainment System Bluetooth (Navigation) The pairing process can be started Pairing a Phone by using the voice recognition 1. Press the CONFIG hard key For information about how to system or the controls on the repeatedly until the Phone menu navigate the menu system using infotainment system.
Page 189 Infotainment System 6-59 location through the Bluetooth system voice prompt then Serial Port Profile is not repeats the name you provided available. for confirmation, say Yes . 5. The system responds with phone name has been successfully paired after the pairing process is complete.
Page 190 6-60 Infotainment System Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press the CONFIG hard key repeatedly until the Phone menu is shown or touch the Phone tab on the screen. 3. Select the Device List submenu. A list of all previously paired phones will be displayed.
Page 191 Infotainment System 6-61 3. Select the Device List submenu. 4. Select the phone to be deleted 5. Once a phone has been deleted, and then follow the on screen the only way to connect back to prompts to delete the device that phone is to pair the phone from the system.
Page 192 6-62 Infotainment System 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 193 Infotainment System 6-63 Making a Call Press located on the faceplate of the infotainment system, to access the phone menu. 5. The Phone menu will be 2. Enter the desired number by displayed with the name of the touching the appropriate buttons phone linked.
Page 194 6-64 Infotainment System Accepting a Call Call Waiting Conference Calling Call waiting must be supported on Conference and three-way calling Press on the steering wheel the Bluetooth phone and enabled by must be supported on the Bluetooth control to answer the incoming call the wireless service carrier to work.
Page 195 Infotainment System 6-65 Ending a Call Mute or UnMute a Call 1. Press the hard key. 2. Select the Mute call option to mute the call. 3. Select the Mute call option again to unmute the call. 3. Make another call. The first call will be placed on hold while the second call is dialing and 1.
Page 196 6-66 Infotainment System 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 1. Press the hard key. and enter the number sequence. The DTMF Tones will be generated on the network as you enter each number.
Page 197: Climate Control Systems
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The vehicle's heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..7-1 Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 7-3 Air Vents Air Vents .
Page 198: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Air Delivery Mode Control: To Air Conditioning Rear Window Defogger change the current mode, select < (Air Conditioning): Press to (Rear Defogger): Press to turn one of the following: turn the air conditioning on or off. the rear window defogger on or off. F (Vent): Air is directed to the If the fan is turned off or the outside The rear window defogger turns off...
Page 199: Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Automatic Climate Control System The vehicle's heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation can be controlled with this system. Without Heated Seats A. Fan Control Temperature Control B. AUTO G. Power C. Air Delivery Mode Control H. Air Conditioning D. Defrost Rear Window Defogger E.
Page 200 Climate Controls To place the system in automatic mode: 1. Press AUTO. 2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Then adjust the temperature as needed. Manual Operation (Power): Press to turn the climate control system on or off. With Heated Seats (Fan Control): Turn to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Page 201 Climate Controls Do not drive the vehicle until all the Rear Window Defogger (Air Delivery Mode windows are clear. Control): Press mode up or mode < (Rear Defogger): Press to turn down to cycle through the different Air Conditioning the rear window defogger on or off. air delivery modes.
Page 202: Air Vents
Climate Controls Sensors Air Vents Maintenance The solar sensor, located on top of Use the air outlets, located in the Passenger Compartment the instrument panel near the center and on the side of the windshield, monitors the solar heat. Air Filter instrument panel, to direct the The climate control system uses the airflow.
Page 203 Climate Controls The passenger compartment air 4. Remove the glove box. 8. Install the new air filter. filter can be accessed by removing 5. Locate the service door for the 9. Close the service door and the entire glove box. passenger compartment air filter.
Page 204 Climate Controls NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 205 Driving and Operating Driving and Starting and Operating Brakes New Vehicle Break-In ..8-28 Antilock Brake Operating Ignition Positions ... . 8-28 System (ABS) ....8-38 Retained Accessory Parking Brake .
Page 206 Driving and Operating Always follow posted speed California Fuel Driving Information limits or drive more slowly when Requirements ....8-54 conditions require. Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 8-54 Driving for Better Fuel Fuel Additives .
Page 207: Driving And Operating
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 208: 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 19.
Page 209: Steering
Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the steering assist is lost because the Hydraulic Power Steering vehicle is being driven, brake electric power steering system is not (3.0L V6 Engine) normally but do not pump the functioning, the vehicle can be If power steering assist is lost brakes.
Page 210: 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 211: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating pavement. Turn the steering wheel Skidding Of course, traction is reduced when 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 inches), about water, snow, ice, gravel, or other In a skid, a driver can lose control of one-eighth turn, until the right front material is on the road.
Page 212: Off-Road Driving
Driving and Operating Off-Road Driving At the very time you need special Before You Go Off-Roading alertness and driving skills, your Have all necessary maintenance Vehicles with all wheel drive can be reflexes, perceptions, and judgment and service work done. used for off road driving.
Page 213 Driving and Operating Loading Your Vehicle for There are some important things to WARNING (Continued) remember about how to load your Off-Road Driving vehicle. Heavy loads on the roof raise WARNING The heaviest things should be the vehicle's center of gravity, on the floor, forward of the rear making it more likely to roll Cargo on the load floor piled...
Page 214 8-10 Driving and Operating Always carry a litter bag and Environmental Concerns For vehicles with a winch, be sure to make sure all refuse is removed read the winch instructions. In a Off-road driving can provide from any campsite before remote area, a winch can be handy wholesome and satisfying leaving.
Page 215 Driving and Operating 8-11 Controlling the vehicle is the key to Surface Conditions: Off-roading WARNING successful off-road driving. One of surfaces can be hard-packed dirt, the best ways to control the vehicle gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, When you are driving off-road, is to control the speed.
Page 216 8-12 Driving and Operating Some things to consider: Off-roading requires a different kind WARNING (Continued) of alertness from driving on paved Is the path ahead clear? roads and highways. There are no Will the surface texture change them, you will roll over. You could road signs, posted speed limits, abruptly up ahead? be seriously injured or killed.
Page 217 Driving and Operating 8-13 Ease up on the speed as you Consider this as you approach a hill: Driving Uphill approach the top of the hill. Is there a constant incline, Once you decide it is safe to drive Attach a flag to the vehicle to be or does the hill get sharply up the hill: more visible to approaching...
Page 218 8-14 Driving and Operating While backing down the hill, put Never try to turn around if about If the vehicle stalls, or is about to your left hand on the steering to stall when going up a hill. stall, and you cannot make it up wheel at the 12 o'clock position If the hill is steep enough to stall the hill:...
Page 219 Driving and Operating 8-15 Driving Downhill Vehicles are much more likely to WARNING stall when going uphill, but if it When off-roading takes you happens when going downhill: downhill, consider: Heavy braking when going down 1. Stop the vehicle by applying the a hill can cause your brakes to How steep is the downhill? Will I regular brakes and apply the...
Page 220 8-16 Driving and Operating Driving Across an Incline across an incline, the narrower For these reasons, carefully track width the distance consider whether to try to drive An off-road trail will probably go between the left and right across an incline. Just because the across the incline of a hill.
Page 221 Driving and Operating 8-17 Stalling on an Incline Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these or Ice surfaces, it is very easy to lose WARNING When you drive in mud, snow, control.
Page 222 8-18 Driving and Operating Driving in Water Find out how deep the water is After Off-Road Driving before driving through it. Do not try Remove any brush or debris that it if it is deep enough to cover the WARNING has collected on the underbody, wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust chassis, or under the hood.
Page 223: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating 8-19 Driving on Wet Roads Hydroplaning WARNING (Continued) Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Rain and wet roads can reduce can build up under your vehicle's vehicle traction and affect your After driving through a large tires so they actually ride on the ability to stop and accelerate.
Page 224: Highway Hypnosis
8-20 Driving and Operating Other Rainy Weather Tips Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Besides slowing down, other wet Always be alert and pay attention to Driving on steep hills or through weather driving tips include: your surroundings while driving. mountains is different than driving If you become tired or sleepy, find a on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 225: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating 8-21 Winter Driving The Antilock Brake System (ABS) WARNING on page 8 38 improves vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice stability during hard stops on Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) slippery roads, but apply the brakes Drive carefully when there is snow or with the ignition off is sooner than when on dry pavement.
Page 226 8-22 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about vehicle unless there is help nearby. carbon monoxide, see Engine Clear away snow from around If possible, use the Roadside...
Page 227: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 8-23 To save fuel, run the engine for only If the Vehicle is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to Get short periods as needed to warm it Out Slowly and cautiously spin the the vehicle and then shut the engine Turn the steering wheel left and wheels to free the vehicle when off and close the window most of...
Page 228: Vehicle Load Limits
8-24 Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits pillar (B-pillar). With the driver's WARNING (Continued) door open, you will find the label It is very important to know how attached near the door lock the way the vehicle handles. much weight the vehicle can post.
Page 229 Driving and Operating 8-25 Rating (GAWR) for the front and there will be five 150 lb rear axle. See Certification passengers in your vehicle, Label later in this section. the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity Steps for Determining Correct is 650 lbs (1400 Load Limit (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
Page 230 8-26 Driving and Operating vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
Page 231 Driving and Operating 8-27 Weight Rating (GVWR). The WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, the way the vehicle handles. Never stack heavier and cargo. Never exceed the These could cause you to lose things, like suitcases, GVWR for the vehicle, or the control and crash.
Page 232: Starting And Operating
8-28 Driving and Operating Starting and can be used. Vehicle speeds Ignition Positions above 110 km/h (68 mph) Operating should be limited to five minutes per use. New Vehicle Break-In Avoid making hard stops for the first 322 km (200 miles) or Notice: The vehicle does not so.
Page 233: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 8-29 A (LOCK/OFF): This is the only C (ON/RUN): The ignition switch Retained Accessory position from which the key can be stays in this position when the Power (RAP) removed. This locks the steering engine is running. This position can wheel, ignition and automatic be used to operate the electrical These vehicle accessories can be...
Page 234: Starting The Engine
8-30 Driving and Operating Starting the Engine The vehicle has a Notice: Cranking the engine for Computer-Controlled Cranking long periods of time, by returning Move the shift lever to P (Park) or System. This feature assists in the key to the START position N (Neutral).
Page 235: Engine Coolant Heater
Driving and Operating 8-31 If the vehicle starts briefly but Engine Coolant Heater WARNING then stops again, repeat the The engine coolant heater, procedure. This clears the extra Plugging the cord into an if available, can help in cold weather gasoline from the engine.
Page 236: Shifting Into Park
8-32 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park Use this procedure to shift into Leaving the Vehicle With the P (Park): Engine Running 1. Hold the brake pedal down and WARNING WARNING set the parking brake. It can be dangerous to get out of See Parking Brake on It can be dangerous to leave the the vehicle if the shift lever is not...
Page 237: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 8-33 Torque Lock Shifting Out of Park Parking Over Things That Burn Torque lock is when the weight of To shift out of P (Park): the vehicle puts too much force on 1. Apply the brake pedal. the parking pawl in the WARNING transmission.
Page 238: Running The Vehicle While
8-34 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) While Parked WARNING The vehicle s exhaust system It is better not to park with the has been modified, damaged engine running. But if you ever have Engine exhaust contains Carbon or improperly repaired.
Page 239: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating 8-35 Automatic WARNING WARNING Transmission It can be dangerous to get out of It is dangerous to get out of the the vehicle if the automatic vehicle if the shift lever is not fully transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set.
Page 240 8-36 Driving and Operating the shift lever button before shifting N (Neutral): In this position the D (Drive): This position is for from P (Park) when the ignition key engine and transmission do not normal driving. It provides the best is in ON/RUN.
Page 241: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 8-37 Manual Mode When shifting to M (Manual Mode), Fuel Economy Mode the transmission will shift to a preset The vehicle may have a Fuel Electronic Range Select lower gear range. For this preset Economy Mode. When engaged, (ERS) Mode range, the highest gear available is fuel economy mode can improve the...
Page 242: All-Wheel Drive
8-38 Driving and Operating For vehicles with a Driver Drive Systems Brakes Information Center (DIC) an ECO Mode On message displays. All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake See Fuel System Messages on System (ABS) page 4 30 for more information. With this feature, engine power is always sent to all four wheels.
Page 243 Driving and Operating 8-39 As the brakes are applied, the Using ABS computer keeps receiving updates Do not pump the brakes. Just hold on wheel speed and controls the brake pedal down firmly and let braking pressure accordingly. ABS work. The ABS pump or motor Remember: ABS does not change might be heard operating, and the the time needed to get a foot up to...
Page 244: Parking Brake
8-40 Driving and Operating Parking Brake Notice: Driving with the parking Brake Assist brake on can overheat the brake This vehicle has a brake assist system and cause premature feature designed to assist the driver wear or damage to brake system in stopping or decreasing vehicle parts.
Page 245: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
Driving and Operating 8-41 Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems The system may be heard or felt while it is working, but this is This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist normal. Traction Control (HSA) feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a System (TCS) grade.
Page 246 8-42 Driving and Operating TCS automatically comes on On AWD vehicles, when TCS is whenever the vehicle is started. To turned off, the system may still limit wheel spin, especially in make noise. This is normal and slippery road conditions, the system necessary with AWD hardware.
Page 247: Stabilitrak System
Driving and Operating 8-43 StabiliTrak System This also occurs when traction control is activated. A noise may The vehicle has a vehicle stability be heard or vibration may be felt in enhancement system called the brake pedal. This is normal. StabiliTrak.
Page 248: Cruise Control
8-44 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 249 Driving and Operating 8-45 To increase the speed in small SET/ (Set/Coast): Move the Resuming a Set Speed amounts, move the thumbwheel thumbwheel down toward SET/ If the cruise control is set at a up toward RES/+ briefly and to set a speed and activate cruise desired speed and then the brakes then release it.
Page 250: Object Detection Systems
8-46 Driving and Operating Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control Object Detection Using Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise Systems Use the accelerator pedal to control: increase the vehicle's speed. Step lightly on the brake pedal Ultrasonic Parking Assist When you take your foot off the or clutch;...
Page 251 Driving and Operating 8-47 The display is located in the If the vehicle is traveling faster then WARNING headliner. 8 km/h (5 mph) in reverse, the red light on the rear display flashes. URPA uses three color-coded lights The Ultrasonic Rear Parking to provide distance and system Objects must be at least 20 cm (8 in) Assist (URPA) system does not...
Page 252 8-48 Driving and Operating The following describes how the URPA display lights appear as the vehicle When the System Does Not gets closer to a detected object: Seem to Work Properly Description Metric English If the URPA system does not activate due to a temporary amber light 2.5 m...
Page 253: Rear Vision
Driving and Operating 8-49 A tow bar is attached to the Rear Vision WARNING (Continued) vehicle and the tow bar setting is Camera (RVC) not being used, or an odd shaped tow bar is attached to Do not back the vehicle by only The vehicle may have a Rear Vision the vehicle and the tow bar looking at the RVC screen, or use...
Page 254 8-50 Driving and Operating Vehicles Without a Navigation Vehicles With a Navigation Turning the Rear Vision Camera System On or Off System System To turn the rear vision camera When the key is in the ON/RUN An image appears on the navigation system on or off: position and the driver shifts the screen with the message Check...
Page 255 Driving and Operating 8-51 Symbols Guidelines Rear Vision Camera Location The navigation system may have a The RVC system has a guideline feature that lets the driver view overlay that can help the driver align symbols on the navigation screen the vehicle when backing into a while using the RVC.
Page 256 8-52 Driving and Operating The back of the vehicle is in an The following illustration shows the A. View displayed by the camera. accident, the position and field of view that the camera B. Corner of the rear bumper. mounting angle of the camera provides.
Page 257: Fuel
Driving and Operating 8-53 A fast flash may indicate that the Fuel display has been on for the maximum allowable time during Use of the recommended fuel is an a reverse cycle, or the display important part of the proper has reached an over maintenance of this vehicle.
Page 258: Recommended Fuel
8-54 Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel California Fuel Fuels in Foreign Requirements Countries Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or If the vehicle is certified to meet If you plan on driving in another higher. If the octane rating is less California Emissions Standards, it is country outside the United States or than 87, an audible knocking noise,...
Page 259: Fuel Additives
Driving and Operating 8-55 Fuel Additives For customers who do not use TOP 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 260: Filling The Tank
8-56 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank The fuel cap is behind the fuel door Do not top off or overfill the tank and on the vehicle's passenger side. wait a few seconds before removing Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise the nozzle.
Page 261: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 8-57 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 262: Driving Characteristics
8-58 Driving and Operating 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 72. For information on your safety and that of your the vehicle warranty.
Page 263 Driving and Operating 8-59 Do not use the Fuel Saver Mode Check all trailer hitch parts and Following Distance when towing. attachments, safety chains, Stay at least twice as far behind the electrical connectors, lamps, tires Obey speed limit restrictions. vehicle ahead as you would when and mirror adjustments.
Page 264 8-60 Driving and Operating Making Turns are burned out. Check occasionally engine off. If the overheat warning to be sure the trailer bulbs are still comes on, see Engine Overheating Notice: Making very sharp turns working. on page 9 18. while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the Driving On Grades...
Page 265: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 8-61 3. When the wheel chocks are in Maintenance When Trailer Trailer Towing place, release the brake pedal Towing Before pulling a trailer, there are until the chocks absorb the load. The vehicle needs service more three important considerations that 4.
Page 266 8-62 Driving and Operating Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, If there are a lot of options, based upon the vehicle model and options. equipment, passengers or cargo in the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue Maximum Trailer GCWR* weight the vehicle can carry, which...
Page 267: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 8-63 After loading the trailer, weigh the Total Weight on the Vehicle's Towing Equipment trailer and then the tongue, Tires Hitches separately, to see if the weights are Inflate the vehicle's tires to the proper. If they are not, adjustments Use the correct hitch equipment.
Page 268: Trailer Sway
8-64 Driving and Operating Safety Chains Trailer Sway Conversions and Control (TSC) Always attach chains between the Add-Ons vehicle and the trailer. Cross the The vehicle has a Trailer Sway safety chains under the tongue of Add-On Electrical Control (TSC) feature as part of the the trailer to help prevent the tongue StabiliTrak system.
Page 269 Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..9-13 Headlamp Aiming Cooling System ....9-14 Headlamp Aiming ... . 9-27 Engine Coolant .
Page 270 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Buying New Tires ... . 9-54 Towing Different Size Tires and Tires ......9-40 Towing the Vehicle .
Page 271: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care General Information California Proposition California Perchlorate 65 Warning Materials Requirements For service and parts needs, visit your dealer. You will receive Most motor vehicles, including this Certain types of automotive genuine GM parts and GM-trained one, contain and/or emit chemicals applications, such as airbag and supported service people.
Page 272: Accessories And Modifications
Vehicle Care Accessories and GM Accessories are designed to Vehicle Checks complement and function with other Modifications systems on the vehicle. Your GM Doing Your Own dealer can accessorize the vehicle Adding non dealer/non retailer Service Work using genuine GM Accessories. accessories to the vehicle can affect When you go to your GM dealer and vehicle performance and safety,...
Page 273: Hood
Vehicle Care If doing some of your own service Hood work, use the proper service To open the hood: manual. It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 12 12.
Page 274 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.4L L4 Engine I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 275 Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on E. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Battery on page 9 24. page 9 13. Brakes on page 9 21. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and B. Engine Cover on page 9 9. Engine Compartment Fuse Pressure Cap.
Page 276 Vehicle Care 3.0L V6 Engine I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 277: Engine Cover
Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on G. Engine Compartment Fuse Engine Cover page 9 13. Block on page 9 34. 3.0L V6 Engine Cover B. Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 H. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. Engine) on page 9 20 or See Jump Starting on Power Steering Fluid (3.0L page 9 69.
Page 278: Engine Oil
9-10 Vehicle Care Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil See Engine Compartment Overview must be warm and the vehicle must on page 9 6 for the location of the be on level ground.
Page 279: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 9-11 American Petroleum Institute Cold Temperature Operation Engine Oil Life System (API) starburst symbol If in an area of extreme cold, where When to Change Engine Oil the temperature falls below 29°C ( 20°F), use either an SAE 5W-30 This vehicle has a computer system synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 that indicates when to change the...
Page 280: Automatic Transmission
9-12 Vehicle Care once a year and at this time the If the vehicle has Driver Information Used oil can be a threat to the system must be reset. Your dealer Center (DIC) buttons: environment. If you change your has trained service people who will own oil, be sure to drain all the oil 1.
Page 281: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care 9-13 There is a special procedure for Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace the engine air checking and changing the cleaner/filter: See Engine Compartment Overview transmission fluid. Because this 1. Open the hood. See Hood on on page 9 6 for the location of the procedure is difficult, this should be page 9 5.
Page 282: Cooling System
9-14 Vehicle Care How to Reinstall Engine Air Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt can easily get into the Cleaner/Filter engine, which could damage it. 1. Install the air cleaner into the air Always have the air cleaner/filter cleaner housing.
Page 283: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 9-15 If the coolant inside the coolant If there seems to be no leak, with Engine Coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do the engine on, check to see if the The cooling system in the vehicle is anything else until it cools down.
Page 284 9-16 Vehicle Care What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Checking Coolant ® drinkable water and DEX-COOL The vehicle must be on a level coolant. If using this mixture, WARNING surface when checking the coolant nothing else needs to be added. level.
Page 285 Vehicle Care 9-17 How to Add Coolant to the If coolant is needed, add the proper WARNING ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the Coolant Surge Tank coolant surge tank. An electric engine cooling fan WARNING under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running You can be burned if you spill and can cause injury.
Page 286: Engine Overheating
9-18 Vehicle Care time, the coolant level inside the Engine Overheating coolant surge tank may be The vehicle has an indicator to warn lower. If the level is lower, add of engine overheating. There is an more of the proper mixture to the engine coolant temperature warning coolant surge tank until the level light on the vehicle's instrument...
Page 287: Engine Compartment
Vehicle Care 9-19 If Steam Is Coming From The If No Steam Is Coming From 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in N (Neutral) while stopped. Engine Compartment The Engine Compartment If it is safe to do so, pull off the If an engine overheat warning is road, shift to P (Park) or WARNING...
Page 288: Power Steering Fluid
9-20 Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering 4. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine) 5. Replace the cap and completely The power steering fluid does not The vehicle has electric power tighten it.
Page 289: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 9-21 Washer Fluid Notice: Brakes When using concentrated This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc What to Use washer fluid, follow the brake pads have built-in wear Read the manufacturer's manufacturer's instructions indicators that make a high-pitched instructions before refilling the for adding water.
Page 290: Brake Fluid
9-22 Vehicle Care Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment Brake Fluid can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, applied. This does not mean the brakes adjust for wear.
Page 291 Vehicle Care 9-23 A fluid leak in the brake When the brake fluid falls to a low Notice: hydraulic system can also cause level, the brake warning light comes Using the wrong fluid can a low fluid level. Have the brake on.
Page 292: Battery
9-24 Vehicle Care Battery Infrequent Usage: Remove the How to Check Lubricant black, negative ( ) cable from the Refer to the replacement number on battery to keep the battery from the original battery label when a running down. new battery is needed. Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative ( ) cable from the DANGER...
Page 293: Starter Switch Check
Vehicle Care 9-25 What to Use 3. Try to start the engine in each Be ready to apply the regular gear. The vehicle should start brake immediately if the vehicle Refer to the Maintenance Schedule only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). begins to move.
Page 294: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
9-26 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) Park Brake and P (Park) Front Wiper Blade mechanism's holding ability: Replacement Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to To replace the front wiper blades: P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the WARNING 1.
Page 295: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care 9-27 Rear Wiper Blade Replacement 4. Place the wiper blade into the Headlamp Aiming wiper arm aligning the blade To replace the rear wiper blade: The headlamp aiming system has attachment rivet with the arm 1. Lift the wiper arm from the been preset at the factory.
Page 296 9-28 Vehicle Care Should not have any snow, ice, To adjust the vertical aim, do the or mud on it. following: Should be fully assembled and 1. Open the hood. See Hood on all other work stopped while page 9 5 for more information. headlamp aiming is being performed.
Page 297 Vehicle Care 9-29 Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cause damage to the headlamp. 6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being adjusted.
Page 298: Bulb Replacement
9-30 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn To replace: Signal, Sidemarker, and 1. Turn the tire to reach the access For the proper type of replacement port cap located on front of Parking Lamps bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on wheel well cover.
Page 299: Fog Lamps
Vehicle Care 9-31 3. If replacing low/high headlamp Fog Lamps 3. Remove the old bulb from the bulb, remove the dust cover cap bulb socket and push the new To replace one of these bulbs: from the back of the headlamp bulb straight into the bulb socket housing by turning the cap until it connects.
Page 300: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, And Back-Up Lamps
9-32 Vehicle Care Taillamps, Turn Signal, To replace one of these lamps: 5. Disconnect the lamp wiring harness. Sidemarker, Stoplamps, 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate (Manual) on page 1 8 or and Back-Up Lamps Liftgate (Power) on page 1 8. 6.
Page 301: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 9-33 License Plate Lamp 3. Pull the lamp assembly down to 5. Pull the bulb (B) straight out of remove from liftgate. the bulb socket. To replace one of these bulbs: 6. Push the replacement bulb 1. Open the liftgate partway. See straight into the bulb socket and Liftgate (Manual) on page 1 8 turn the bulb socket clockwise to...
Page 302: Replacement Bulbs
9-34 Vehicle Care Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block Bulb Exterior Lamp Fuses Number Back-Up Lamp The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by Fog Lamp Front fuses. This greatly reduces the Headlamp chance of damage caused by High Beam electrical problems.
Page 303: Fuses
Vehicle Care 9-35 J-Case Usage Fuses Power Seat Left Instrument Panel Fuse Block 1 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 2 Starter Brake Booster Sunroof Antilock Brake System Pump Instrument Panel Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuse Block 3 Power Windows J-Case Usage J-Case Usage Left...
Page 304 9-36 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Transmission Wiper Pre Catalytic Control Module Converter Oxygen Rear Wiper Battery Sensor Air Conditioning Trailer Parking Light Transmission Compressor Control Module Engine Control Rear Latch Module Battery Mirror Horn Heated Mirror Chassis Control...
Page 305: Instrument Panel Fuse
Vehicle Care 9-37 To reinstall the door, insert the tabs Midi Fuse Usage Mini Relays Usage on the bottom of the door into the Electric Power Cooling Fan High console first, then push the door Steering back into its original location. Brake Booster The vehicle may not be equipped Micro...
Page 306 9-38 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Body Control Module 7 Noise Control Module Body Control Module 4 Radio SEO Battery Ultrasonic Rear Parking Aid Module Heater, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Battery Instrument Panel Fuse Block Auxiliary Power Front Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage...
Page 307 Vehicle Care 9-39 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage J Case Usage Fuses Display Body Control Module 3 Front Blower Motor Body Control Module 5 Amplifier Body Control Module 8 Auxiliary Discrete Logic Power Rear Ignition Switch Relays Usage Instrument Panel Communications LOG Relay Cluster Ignition...
Page 308: Wheels And Tires
9-40 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tire Sidewall Labeling WARNING (Continued) Useful information about a tire is Tires Underinflated tires pose the molded into its sidewall. The same danger as overloaded examples below show a typical Your new vehicle comes with tires.
Page 309 Vehicle Care 9-41 and service description. See the Tire Identification Number (TIN). Tire Size illustration later in this The TIN shows the section for more detail. manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was (B) TPC Spec (Tire manufactured.
Page 310: Tire Designations
9-42 Vehicle Care compact spare tire, see (E) Tire Inflation Tire Designations Compact Spare Tire on temporary use tire or compact Tire Size page 9 68 and If a Tire Goes Flat spare tire should be inflated to on page 9 59 . 420 kPa (60 psi).
Page 311: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care 9-43 (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit certified to carry. The speed Belt A rubber coated layer of number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a cords that is located between height to width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load.
Page 312 9-44 Vehicle Care Curb Weight The weight of a GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure motor vehicle with standard and Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to optional equipment including the Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated.
Page 313 Vehicle Care 9-45 Outward Facing Sidewall Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic Treadwear Indicators Narrow side of an asymmetrical tire that tire in which the ply cords that bands, sometimes called wear has a particular side that faces extend to the beads are laid at bars, that show across the tread outward when mounted on a 90 degrees to the centerline of...
Page 314: Tire Pressure
9-46 Vehicle Care Vehicle Capacity Weight Tire Pressure If your tires have too much air number of designated seating (over inflation), you can get Tires need the correct amount of positions multiplied by 68 kg the following: air pressure to operate (150 lbs) plus the rated cargo Unusual wear effectively.
Page 315: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 9-47 For additional information How to Check If you overfill the tire, release air regarding how much weight your by pushing on the metal stem in Use a good quality pocket-type vehicle can carry, and an the center of the tire valve. gauge to check tire pressure.
Page 316 9-48 Vehicle Care pressure label. (If your vehicle has Please note that the TPMS is not a wheels on the vehicle that prevent tires of a different size than the size substitute for proper tire the TPMS from functioning properly. indicated on the vehicle placard or maintenance, and it is the driver's Always check the TPMS malfunction...
Page 317: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 9-49 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 24.
Page 318 9-50 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or TPMS Malfunction Light and process was started but not being near facilities using radio Message completed or not completed wave frequencies similar to the The TPMS will not function properly successfully after rotating the TPMS could cause the TPMS if one or more of the TPMS sensors...
Page 319 Vehicle Care 9-51 The TPMS sensors can also be The TPMS sensor matching process 6. Start with the driver side matched to each tire/wheel position is outlined below: front tire. by increasing or decreasing the 1. Set the parking brake. 7.
Page 320: Tire Inspection
9-52 Vehicle Care 10. Proceed to the driver side rear of wear or damage. See When tire, and repeat the procedure It Is Time for New Tires on in Step 7. The horn sounds two page 9 53 for more information. times to indicate the sensor identification code has been Tire Rotation...
Page 321: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care 9-53 Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor When It Is Time for New The vehicle needs new tires if any of the following statements are true: System. See Tire Pressure Tires Monitor Operation on page 9 49 . You can see the indicators at Various factors, such as three or more places around Make certain that all wheel nuts...
Page 322: Buying New Tires
9-54 Vehicle Care wear out before they degrade due to GM's exclusive TPC Spec See Tire Inspection on page 9 52 age. If you are unsure about the system considers over a dozen and Tire Rotation on page 9 52 need to replace the tires as they get critical specifications that impact for information on proper tire...
Page 323: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 9-55 Non TPC Spec rated tires may Additionally, if your vehicle has WARNING electronic systems such as anti lock give a low pressure warning that brakes, rollover airbags, traction is higher or lower than the If you use bias-ply tires on the control, and electronic stability proper warning level you would vehicle, the wheel rim flanges...
Page 324: Uniform Tire Quality
9-56 Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality (UTQG) system does not apply Treadwear to deep tread, winter-type snow Grading The treadwear grade is a tires, space-saver, or temporary comparative rating based on the Quality grades can be found use spare tires, tires with wear rate of the tire when tested where applicable on the tire nominal rim diameters of...
Page 325: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 9-57 Traction AA, A, B, C conditions on a specified indoor Wheel Alignment and Tire laboratory test wheel. Sustained Balance The traction grades, from high temperature can cause the highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, The tires and wheels on the vehicle material of the tire to degenerate and C.
Page 326: Tire Chains
9-58 Vehicle Care which can sometimes be repaired). Used Replacement Wheels WARNING (Continued) See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. WARNING dangerous. It could affect the Your dealer will know the kind of braking and handling of your Putting a used wheel on the wheel you need.
Page 327: If A Tire Goes Flat
Vehicle Care 9-59 If a Tire Goes Flat be very bumpy and noisy, but you WARNING (Continued) can still steer. Gently brake to a It is unusual for a tire to blowout stop, well off the road if possible. chains could cause you to lose while you are driving, especially if control of the vehicle and you or you maintain your vehicle's tires...
Page 328 9-60 Vehicle Care If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), WARNING (Continued) and wheel damage by driving slowly use the following example as a to a level place. Turn on the hazard guide to assist you in the placement 3.
Page 329: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 9-61 Tire Changing Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Removing the Spare Tire and 1. Do a safety check before Tools proceeding. See If a Tire Goes To access the spare tire and tools: Flat on page 9 59 for more information.
Page 330 9-62 Vehicle Care 6. Position the jack lift head at the jack location nearest the flat tire. The location is indicated by a mark on the bottom edge of the front and rear door plastic molding. The jack must not be used in any other position.
Page 331 Vehicle Care 9-63 WARNING WARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is Lifting a vehicle and getting under jacked up is dangerous. If the it to do maintenance or repairs is vehicle slips off the jack, you dangerous without the could be badly injured or killed.
Page 332 9-64 Vehicle Care 9. Insert the other end of the jack 10. Place the jack under the 11. Raise the vehicle by turning the handle into the wrench. vehicle. jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the road tire to clear the ground.
Page 333 Vehicle Care 9-65 15. Place the compact spare tire WARNING (Continued) on the wheel-mounting surface. paper towel to do this; but be sure WARNING to use a scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all the rust Never use oil or grease on bolts or dirt off.
Page 334 9-66 Vehicle Care Notice: Wheel covers will not fit WARNING on your vehicle's compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on Wheel nuts that are improperly or the compact spare, the cover or incorrectly tightened can cause the spare could be damaged.
Page 335 Vehicle Care 9-67 To store the flat tire: 4. Pull the cable (A) through the 5. Hook the cable onto the outside door striker (D) then the center portion of the liftgate hinges (B). 1. Remove the cable package. The of the wheel (C).
Page 336: Compact Spare Tire
9-68 Vehicle Care Compact Spare Tire tire repaired or replaced at your convenience. Of course, it is best to replace the spare with a full-size tire WARNING as soon as possible. The spare tire will last longer and be in good Driving with more than one shape in case it is needed again.
Page 337: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 9-69 Jump Starting Be sure to use the following steps to WARNING do it safely. Ignoring these steps Jump starting can be used on could result in costly damage to the Using an open flame near a vehicles with run down batteries by vehicle that would not be covered battery can cause battery gas to using jumper cables and another...
Page 338 9-70 Vehicle Care 1. The vehicle used to jump start 4. Locate the positive (+) and 5. The remote positive (+) must have 12-volt battery with a negative ( ) terminals on both terminal (A) is located on the negative ground. vehicles.
Page 339 Vehicle Care 9-71 8. Do not let the other end touch 11. Start the vehicle with the good metal. Connect it to the battery and run the engine. positive (+) terminal of the good 12. Press the unlock symbol on the battery.
Page 340: Towing
9-72 Vehicle Care To disconnect the jumper cables Towing dolly towing. Dinghy towing is from both vehicles, towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Dolly towing 1. Disconnect the black Towing the Vehicle is towing the vehicle with two negative ( ) cable from the wheels on the ground and two To avoid damage, the disabled...
Page 341 Vehicle Care 9-73 Is the vehicle ready to be 5. To prevent the battery from towed? Just as preparing the draining while the vehicle is vehicle for a long trip, make sure being towed, remove fuse 32, the vehicle is prepared to be the Discrete Logic Ignition towed.
Page 342 9-74 Vehicle Care Once the destination has been Notice: Do not tow a vehicle with Dolly Towing reached: the front drive wheels on the (Front-Wheel Drive Vehicles) ground if one of the front tires is 1. Set the parking brake. a compact spare tire.
Page 343: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 9-75 4. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. Appearance Care 5. Follow the dolly manufacturer's instructions for preparing the Exterior Care vehicle and dolly for towing. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ 6. Release the parking brake. Lenses Towing the Vehicle From Use only lukewarm or cold water, a the Rear soft cloth and a car washing soap to...
Page 344 9-76 Vehicle Care Notice: Machine compounding or Protecting Exterior Bright Metal should not be used on plastic aggressive polishing on a Parts parts, do not use it on the vehicle basecoat/clearcoat paint finish or damage may occur and it Bright metal parts should be may damage it.
Page 345 Vehicle Care 9-77 High pressure car washes could Wheels and Trim Aluminum wheel(s). The repairs would not cause water to enter the vehicle. be covered by the vehicle or Chrome Avoid using high pressure washes warranty. Use only approved The vehicle may have either closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to the cleaners on aluminum or aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Page 346 9-78 Vehicle Care Notice: Driving the vehicle Wipers can be damaged by: Original manufacturer replacement through an automatic car wash parts will provide the corrosion Extreme dusty conditions that has silicone carbide tire protection while maintaining the Sand and salt cleaning brushes, could damage vehicle warranty.
Page 347: Interior Care
Vehicle Care 9-79 At least every spring, flush these plastic surfaces. Stains should be Notice: Using abrasive cleaners materials from the underbody with removed quickly as extreme heat when cleaning glass surfaces on plain water. Clean any areas could cause them to set rapidly. the vehicle, could scratch the where mud and debris can collect.
Page 348 9-80 Vehicle Care Never apply heavy pressure or Fabric/Carpet 3. Start on the outside edge of the rub aggressively with a cleaning soil and gently rub toward the Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft cloth. Use of heavy pressure can center.
Page 349 Vehicle Care 9-81 Leather Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Some commercial products may increase gloss on the instrument Other Plastic Surfaces To remove dust, a soft cloth panel. The increase in gloss may dampened with water can be used. To remove dust, a soft cloth cause annoying reflections in the If a more thorough cleaning is dampened with water can be used.
Page 350 9-82 Vehicle Care NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 351: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 10-1 Service and General Information Because of all the different ways people use vehicles, maintenance Maintenance Maintenance intervals, needs vary. The vehicle might need checks, inspections, more frequent checks and services. recommended fluids, and Please read the information under lubricants are necessary to keep Scheduled Maintenance.
Page 352: Scheduled Maintenance
10-2 Service and Maintenance Are driven off-road in the Your dealer has specially trained Scheduled recommended manner. See service technicians, uses genuine Maintenance Off-Road Driving on page 8 8. replacement parts, as well as, up to date tools and equipment to ensure Use the recommended fuel.
Page 353 Service and Maintenance 10-3 Windshield washer fluid level system whenever the oil is changed. Maintenance check. See Washer Fluid on See Engine Oil Life System on Perform all services described in page 9 21. page 9 11. Maintenance . Tire inflation check. See Tire When the Change Engine Oil Soon Steering and suspension Pressure on page 9 46.
Page 354 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 comes page 9 25. equipped) lubrication. See first).
Page 355 Service and Maintenance 10-5 Transfer case fluid change First Engine Oil Change After First Engine Oil Change After (severe service) for vehicles Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles Every 240 000 km/150,000 Miles mainly driven in hilly or Fuel system inspection for Engine cooling system drain, mountainous terrain, when damage or leaks.
Page 356 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 357: Lubricants, And Parts
Service and Maintenance 10-7 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst Engine Oil symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for the vehicle's engine, see Engine Oil on page 9 10.
Page 358 10-8 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88861950, in Canada 88861951). Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Key Lock Cylinders Canada 10953474). Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category Release Pawl...
Page 359: 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 25899727 A3138C Engine Oil Filter 2.4L L4 Engine 12605566 PF457G 3.0L V6 Engine...
Page 360: 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 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 361 Service and Maintenance 10-11 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 362 10-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 363: Technical Data
Technical Data 11-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....11-1 parts.
Page 364: 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 for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.4L L4 Engine 7.8 L 8.2 qt...
Page 365 Technical Data 11-3 Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid (Drain and Refill) 2.4L L4 6 Speed Automatic* 8.5 L 9.0 qt 3.0L V6 6 Speed Automatic* 9.0 L 9.5 qt Wheel Nut Torque 125 ft lb *See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 9 12 for information on checking fluid level. All capacities are approximate.
Page 366 11-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.0L V6 Engine 2.4L L4 Engine I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 367: Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....12-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 12-14...
Page 368 12-2 Customer Information STEP TWO : If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 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...
Page 369: Customer Assistance
General Motors of Canada Limited Communication Centre, assistance. However, if a customer wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-3777 (English), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, participation in a no-charge 1-800-263-7854 (French), the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
Page 370: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
1-800-263-3777 (English) Online service and maintenance Text Telephone (TTY) 1-800-263-7854 (French) records 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Users Find Chevrolet dealers for Telephone devices (TTYs)) To assist customers who are deaf, service nationwide Roadside Assistance: hard of hearing, or speech-impaired 1-800-268-6800 Exclusive privileges and offers...
Page 371: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Here are a few of the valuable tools GM Mobility and services you will have Reimbursement Program Chevrolet www.chevrolet.com access to: Chevrolet Merchandise My Showroom: Find and save www.chevymall.com information on vehicles and Help Center www.chevrolet.com/ current offers in your area.
Page 372: Program
Roadside Assistance is not a part of identification before this service the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Your name, home address, and is given. Chevrolet and General Motors of home telephone number Emergency Tow From a Public Canada Limited reserve the right to Telephone number of your...
Page 373 Customer Information 12-7 Flat Tire Change: Service is Services Specific to Canadian Canada Limited requires provided to change a flat tire pre-authorization, original Purchased Vehicles with the spare tire. The spare detailed receipts, and a copy of Fuel delivery: Reimbursement tire, if equipped, must be in good the repair orders.
Page 374: Program
12-8 Customer Information Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Appointments Program Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, When your vehicle requires To enhance your ownership if you are unable to wait, GM helps warranty service, contact your experience, we and our participating to minimize your inconvenience by dealer and request an appointment.
Page 375 Customer Information 12-9 Public Transportation or Fuel Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Reimbursement Information Your dealer may arrange to provide If your vehicle requires overnight you with a courtesy rental vehicle or All program options, such as shuttle warranty repairs, and public reimburse you for a rental vehicle service, may not be available at transportation is used instead of the...
Page 376: Collision Damage Repair
12-10 Customer Information Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment parts parts are not covered by your GM may also be used for repair. These New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and If your vehicle is involved in a parts are typically removed from any vehicle failure related to such collision and it is damaged, have the vehicles that were total losses in...
Page 377 Customer Information 12-11 Vehicle Identification Many insurance policies provide If a Crash Occurs Number (VIN) reduced protection to your GM If there has been an injury, call vehicle by limiting compensation for Insurance company and policy emergency services for help. Do not damage repairs by using number leave the scene of a crash until all...
Page 378: Service Publications Ordering Information
12-12 Customer Information Genuine GM parts or recycled Service Publications In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, original GM parts. Remember, Owner Manual, and Warranty Ordering Information recycled parts will not be covered by Booklet. your GM vehicle warranty. Service Manuals RETAIL SELL PRICE: Insurance pays the bill for the repair, $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Service Manuals have the diagnosis...
Page 379: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government
Customer Information 12-13 Or you can write to: Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual Helm, Incorporated Defects problems between you, your P.O. Box 07130 dealer, or General Motors. Detroit, MI 48207 Reporting Safety Defects To contact NHTSA, you may call Prices are subject to change without to the United States notice and without incurring...
Page 380: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian
Transport Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: information about the vehicle s Canada immediately, in addition to Chevrolet Motor Division performance and how it is driven. notifying General Motors of Canada Chevrolet Customer Assistance For example, your vehicle uses Limited.
Page 381: Event Data Recorders
Customer Information 12-15 Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better GM will not access this data or understanding of the circumstances share it with others except: with the This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur. consent of the vehicle owner or, Recorder (EDR).
Page 382: Onstar
12-16 Customer Information ® OnStar Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services, RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that please refer to the OnStar Terms vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that and Conditions for information on...
Page 383 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Antilock Brake What Will You See After System (ABS) ....8-38 Accessories and an Airbag Inflates? ..2-28 Warning Light .
Page 384 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont.) Cargo License Plate Lamps ..9-33 Cover ......3-1 Battery .
Page 385 INDEX Cleaning Cruise Control ....8-44 Door Exterior Care ....9-75 Light .
Page 386 INDEX Engine (cont.) Rear Seat Entertainment Coolant Heater ....8-31 Filter System ..... .6-33 Coolant Temperature Engine Air Cleaner .
Page 387 INDEX Fuel (cont.) General Information Heater Gasoline Specifications ..8-54 Service and Maintenance ..10-1 Engine Coolant ....8-31 Gauge .
Page 388 INDEX LATCH System Lights (cont.) Replacing Parts After a High/Low Beam Changer ..5-1 Jump Starting ....9-69 Crash .
Page 389 INDEX Messages (cont.) Key and Lock ....4-31 Maintenance Navigation System Object Detection System ..4-31 Records ....10-10 Vehicle Data Recording Ride Control System .
Page 390 INDEX Operation, Infotainment Passenger Sensing System . . . 2-30 System ......6-7 Perchlorate Materials Radio Frequency Outlets Requirements, California .
Page 391 INDEX Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . 9-72 Ride Control Systems Safety Defects Reporting Reimbursement Program, Messages ....4-31 Canadian Government ..12-14 GM Mobility .
Page 392 i-10 INDEX Service Sidemarker Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps Accessories and Bulb Replacement ... .9-32 Bulb Replacement ... .9-32 Modifications ....9-4 Signals, Turn and Storage Doing Your Own Work .
Page 393 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont.) Traction Pressure Monitor System ..9-47 Control System (TCS) ..8-41 Tachometer ....4-13 Rotation .
Page 394 i-12 INDEX Vehicle Identification Wheels Number (VIN) ....11-1 Alignment and Tire Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..8-46 Service Parts Identification Balance .

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