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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2015 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Phone .
Page 3 2015 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .
Page 4: Using This Manual
à l'adresse Refer to the purchase this manual including, but not limited savant: documentation relating to your to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, Helm, Incorporated specific vehicle to confirm the the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Attention: Customer Service features.
Page 5: Onstar
Introduction Danger, Warnings, and Vehicle Symbol Chart Cautions Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle Warning messages found on vehicle and what they mean. For more labels and in this manual describe information on the symbol, refer to hazards and what to do to avoid or the Index.
Page 6 Introduction : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Oil Pressure : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor : Tow/Haul Mode ® : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Windshield Washer Fluid...
Page 7 Introduction NOTES...
Page 8: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Mirror Adjustment ... . 1-11 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Steering Wheel System ..... 1-24 Adjustment .
Page 9: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 10: Information
In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-11. 8. Hood Release. See Hood on 16. Driver Information Center (DIC) page 10-4. Buttons. See Driver Information 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Center (DIC) (With DIC Lane-Change Signals on 9. Parking Brake on page 9-27. Buttons) on page 5-25 or page 6-4 (Out of View).
Page 11: Initial Drive Information
In Brief 21. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on Initial Drive page 5-5. Information Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button. See Traction This section provides a brief Control/Electronic Stability overview about some of the Control on page 9-28. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 12: Door Locks
In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking Door Locks Press and hold for more than lamps will turn on and remain on as two seconds to sound the panic To lock or unlock a door manually: long as the engine is running. The alarm.
Page 13 In Brief Power Door Locks : Press to unlock the doors. : Press to lock the doors. See Power Door Locks on page 2-7. Liftgate To open the liftgate the vehicle must be in P (Park). Press the touch pad under the liftgate handle and lift up.
Page 14: Seat Adjustment
In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment To adjust a manual seat: 1. Lift the handle (1) under the seat Manual Seats to unlock it. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position, and then release the handle (1). 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place.
Page 15: Memory Features
In Brief Raise or lower the entire seat by Power Seats Memory Features moving the rear of the control (1) up or down. Adjust the seatback by tilting the top of the control (2) forward or rearward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-5.
Page 16: Second Row Seats
In Brief Second Row Seats To fold the third row seatback: 1. Remove anything on or under the seat. 3. Pull up on the release lever on the back of the seat. The second row seat can be folded 4. Push the seatback forward to to access the third row.
Page 17: Head Restraint Adjustment
1-10 In Brief Heated and Cooled Front Press the button once for the Safety Belts highest setting. With each press of Seats the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest.
Page 18: Passenger Sensing System
In Brief 1-11 Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status 3. Return the switch to the center indicator will light on the instrument to deselect the mirror. System panel when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-17. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors United States...
Page 19 1-12 In Brief Folding Mirrors Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Adjustment For vehicles with manual folding Adjustment mirrors, push the mirror toward the Adjust the rearview mirror to clearly vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return view the area behind the vehicle. to its original position.
Page 20: Interior Lighting
In Brief 1-13 3. Pull or push the steering wheel Dome Lamp Override closer or away from you. 4. Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps are in the overhead console and above the...
Page 21 1-14 In Brief Exterior Lighting : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. : If equipped, it turns the fog : Use for a single wiping cycle.
Page 22: Climate Controls
In Brief 1-15 Rear Window Wiper/Washer Climate Controls The rear wiper and rear wash button is on the center stack below the climate control system. : Press to turn the rear wiper on and off. The wiper speed cannot be changed.
Page 23 1-16 In Brief Dual Automatic Climate Control System Transmission Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode ERS mode allows you to choose the top-gear limit of the transmission and the vehicle's speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer. The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster.
Page 24: Vehicle Features
In Brief 1-17 Vehicle Features Radio(s) Radio without Touchscreen Infotainment System If the vehicle has a base radio it is included in this manual. See the separate infotainment manual for information on the connected radios, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition.
Page 25 1-18 In Brief Storing a Favorite Station Setting the Clock : Change the display between the radio station frequency and the A maximum of 36 stations can be To set the time and date: time, if equipped. While the ignition stored as favorites using the six 1.
Page 26 In Brief 1-19 Radio with Touchscreen : Press to go to the Home Page. See Home Page in Operation (Radio without Touchscreen) on page 7-5 or Operation (Radio with Touchscreen) on page 7-8. SRCE: Press to change the audio source to AM, FM, CD, and if ®...
Page 27 1-20 In Brief Press and hold to quickly Storing Radio Station Presets Satellite Radio increase or decrease the time Up to 30 preset stations can be If equipped, vehicles with a settings. stored. AM, FM, and SiriusXM (if ® SiriusXM satellite radio tuner and a Press OK to save the equipped) can be mixed.
Page 28: Portable Audio Devices
In Brief 1-21 ® See Satellite Radio (Radio without Bluetooth Steering Wheel Controls Touchscreen) on page 7-15 or (Radio without ® The Bluetooth system allows users Satellite Radio (Radio with Touchscreen) with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile Touchscreen) on page 7-18. phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle Portable Audio Devices audio system and controls.
Page 29 1-22 In Brief Steering Wheel Controls SRCE: Press to switch between : Press to reject an AM, FM, CD, and if equipped, incoming call, or end a current call. (Radio with Touchscreen) ® SiriusXM , front auxiliary, rear SRCE: Press to switch between auxiliary, and iPod/USB.
Page 30 In Brief 1-23 Cruise Control SET : Press briefly to set the : Press to customize the feature speed and activate cruise control. settings on your vehicle. See If cruise control is already active, Vehicle Personalization (With DIC use to decrease vehicle speed. Buttons) on page 5-45 for more information.
Page 31 1-24 In Brief Forward Collision Alert departs the lane, the light will See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on change to amber and flash. In page 9-38. (FCA) System addition, beeps will sound. Rear Cross Traffic Alert If equipped, FCA may help avoid or See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) reduce the harm caused by (RCTA) System...
Page 32: Universal Remote System
In Brief 1-25 Keep the sensors on the vehicle's Universal Remote System rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation. See Parking Assist on page 9-34. Power Outlets The vehicle has 12-volt accessory power outlets, which can be used to If equipped, the Universal Home plug in electrical equipment, such as Remote System allows for garage a cell phone or MP3 player.
Page 33: Maintenance
1-26 In Brief Performance and Tire Pressure Monitor tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the Maintenance This vehicle may have a Tire proper pressure. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS does not replace normal Traction Control/ monthly tire maintenance.
Page 34: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Avoid idling the engine for long displayed. Three chimes sound periods of time. and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL New Chevrolet owners are SOON message goes off. automatically enrolled in the When road and weather Roadside Assistance Program. conditions are appropriate, use If the vehicle does not have cruise control.
Page 35: Onstar Overview
1-28 In Brief ® OnStar This vehicle may be equipped with a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live OnStar Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. OnStar services may require a paid subscription. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.
Page 36: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-14 Windows Power Mirrors ....2-15 Keys Folding Mirrors .
Page 37: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows If equipped, with an active OnStar Remote Keyless Entry subscription, an OnStar Advisor (RKE) System Operation may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar, if equipped. The RKE transmitter functions work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the Remote Keyless Entry vehicle.
Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming Transmitters to (Lock): Press to lock all the Pressing on the RKE transmitter the Vehicle doors. disarms the content theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System Only RKE transmitters programmed If enabled through the Driver on page 2-12. to this vehicle will work.
Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows transmitter. Do not insert when doing so. Check local Caution the tool too far. Stop as regulations for any requirements on soon as resistance is felt. remote starting of vehicles. When replacing the battery, do Do not use the remote start feature Twist the tool until the not touch any of the circuitry on transmitter is separated.
Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows vehicle's lights cannot be seen, After entering the vehicle during a 10 minutes are added, allowing the remote start, insert and turn the key engine to run for a total of press and hold for at least to the ON/RUN position to drive the 15 minutes.
Page 41: Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Conditions in Which the To lock or unlock a door manually: Warning (Continued) Remote Start Will Not Work From the inside use the door lock knob on the window sill. crash is increased if the The vehicle cannot be started using doors are not locked.
Page 42: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks This feature can also be (Unlock): Press to unlock the programmed. See Vehicle doors. Personalization (With DIC Buttons) (Lock): Press to lock the doors. on page 5-45. Delayed Locking Automatic Door Locks This feature delays the locking of The doors will lock automatically the doors until five seconds after all when all doors are closed, the...
Page 43: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows This can be manually overridden by The vehicle has rear door security Doors locks to prevent passengers from pressing and holding on the opening the rear doors from the power door lock switch. Liftgate inside. If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout is turned on, the vehicle is off with the Warning driver door open, and door locking...
Page 44 Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Liftgate Warning (Continued) Warning To unlock the liftgate, press the Adjust the climate control You, or others, could be injured if power door lock switch or press system to a setting that caught in the path of the power on the Remote Keyless Entry brings in only outside air and liftgate.
Page 45 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows continue to completion. If the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) and accelerated before the power liftgate latch closes, the liftgate may reverse to the open position. Cargo could fall out of the vehicle. Always make sure the power liftgate is closed and latched before driving away.
Page 46 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 If more obstacles are encountered Manual Operation of Power Press the touch pad on the outside on the same power cycle, the power of the liftgate pull cup and lift to Liftgate function deactivates. The liftgate open.
Page 47: Vehicle Security
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security The security light flashes. horn chirps and the lights flash. If the key is not placed in the When the door is closed, the This vehicle has theft-deterrent ignition and turned to START or the security light stops flashing and features;...
Page 48: Immobilizer Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Testing the Alarm Immobilizer When the PASS-Key III+ system senses an incorrect key, the vehicle To test the alarm: See Radio Frequency Statement on does not start. Anyone using a page 13-12. 1. From inside the vehicle, lower trial-and-error method to start the the driver side window, and open vehicle will be discouraged because...
Page 49: Exterior Mirrors
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows It is possible for the PASS-Key III+ 3. After the engine has started, turn Exterior Mirrors decoder to learn the transponder the key to LOCK/OFF, and value of a new or replacement key. remove the key. Convex Mirrors Up to 10 keys may be programmed 4.
Page 50: Power Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors For vehicles with manual folding mirrors, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return to its original position. For vehicles with power folding mirrors: Uplevel Model To adjust the mirrors: Base Model 1.
Page 51: Interior Mirrors
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Resetting the Power Folding Park Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors Mirrors If equipped with memory seats, the Interior Rearview Mirrors Reset the power folding mirrors if: passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the The mirrors are accidentally Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear vehicle is in R (Reverse).
Page 52: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Manual Rearview Mirror Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy If equipped, push the tab forward for performance. This may result in a daytime use and pull it for nighttime Warning pulsing sound when either rear use to avoid glare from the window is down and the front Never leave a child, a helpless...
Page 53 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Express-Up/Express-Down 2. Press and continue to hold the window switch until the window Windows is fully open. A window with the express-up/down 3. Pull up and hold the window feature allows it to be raised or switch to close the window.
Page 54: Roof
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Rear Window Lockout Sun Visors Roof Sunroof The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active to operate the sunroof and power sunshade. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-18.
Page 55 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vent: Press and hold the front of the switch to vent the sunroof. Press and hold the rear of the switch to close the sunroof. Express-open/Express-close: Press and release the rear of the switch to express-open the sunroof. Press and release the front of the switch to express-close the sunroof.
Page 56: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-16 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-35 Restraints Pregnancy ....3-21 Airbag System Check .
Page 57: Head Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and Adjust the head restraint so that the To raise or lower the head restraint,...
Page 58: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints and push the head restraint Front Seats 2. Driver Seat Height rearward until the desired locking Adjustment Lever position is reached. Try to move the 3. Seatback Lever Seat Adjustment head restraint after the button is To adjust a manual seat: released to make sure that it is Warning 1.
Page 59: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Raise or lower the entire seat by Power Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment moving the rear of the control (1) up or down. Manual Lumbar Adjust the seatback by tilting the top of the control (2) forward or rearward.
Page 60: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you.
Page 61: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints 2. Push and pull on the seatback to Memory Seats make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the lever. If equipped, the controls on the 2. Move the seatback to the driver door are used to program and desired position, and then recall memory settings for the driver...
Page 62 Seats and Restraints 2. Press and hold 1 until This feature is turned on or off using (Easy Exit Driver Seat): Press two beeps sound. the vehicle personalization menu. to activate the recall. The vehicle See Vehicle Personalization (With must be in P (Park). 3.
Page 63: Heated And Cooled Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Heated and Cooled Front the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one Seats for the lowest. The passenger heated seat may Warning take longer to heat up. If you cannot feel temperature The heated and/or cooled seats are change or pain to the skin, the canceled after the ignition is...
Page 64: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Entering and Exiting the Third Row Warning Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position.
Page 65 3-10 Seats and Restraints 5. Pull the sliding seat lever (3) 5. Push and pull on the seatback 3. Pull forward on the reclining forward. The seatback will tilt and seat cushion to make sure seatback strap (2). forward, and the seat will begin they are locked in place.
Page 66: Third Row Seats
Seats and Restraints 3-11 Third Row Seats To fold the third row seatback: 1. If the second row seat is in the full rear position, adjust it Warning forward to allow the third row Using the third row seating seat to fold fully flat. position while the second row is 2.
Page 67 3-12 Seats and Restraints or lift the seatback and push it Warning (Continued) Caution into place from inside the vehicle. sure that the safety belts are Folding a rear seat with the safety properly routed and attached, and belts still fastened may cause Warning are not twisted.
Page 68: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Installing the Third Row Seats 2. Place the seat on the vehicle Safety Belts floor so that the front seat hooks To reinstall a third row seat: This section of the manual are on the vehicle bars. describes how to use safety belts 1.
Page 69: Safety Belts
3-14 Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing Warning (Continued) safety belts makes such good sense. are more likely to be seriously Questions and Answers About injured or killed. Do not allow Safety Belts passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
Page 70: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-15 Also, in nearly all states and in There are important things to know would apply force on your all Canadian provinces, the law about wearing a safety belt properly. abdomen. This could cause requires wearing safety belts. serious or even fatal injuries.
Page 71: Lap-Shoulder Belt
3-16 Seats and Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable safety belt and the safety belt is not attached, see Returning the Seat to the Seating Position under Third Row Seats on page 3-11 for instruction on reconnecting the...
Page 72: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
Seats and Restraints 3-17 later in this section for Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster instructions on use and The vehicle has a shoulder belt important safety information. height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder but not falling off of it.
Page 73 3-18 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the front outboard Rear safety belt comfort guides may occupants. Although the safety belt provide added safety belt comfort pretensioners cannot be seen, they for older children who have are part of the safety belt assembly.
Page 74 Seats and Restraints 3-19 To install: 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. Be sure that the belt is not and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat. The 1. Remove the guide from its belt into the slots of the guide.
Page 75 3-20 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 onto its storage clip.
Page 76: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3-21 For the third row outboard seating A pregnant woman should wear a use it for securing child seats. To positions, the comfort guide, once lap-shoulder belt, and the lap wear it, attach it to the regular safety installed, is a clip on the interior trim portion should be worn as low as belt.
Page 77: Safety Belt Care
3-22 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a Keep belts clean and dry. But the safety belt assemblies that Crash were used during any crash may Warning have been stressed or damaged.
Page 78: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-23 Airbag System The vehicle may have the following are also designed to help reduce airbag: the risk of injury from the force of an The vehicle has the following inflating bag, all airbags must inflate A front center airbag for the airbags: very quickly to do their job.
Page 79 3-24 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Warning safety belts. Everyone in the should sit as far back as possible Children who are up against, vehicle should wear a safety belt while still maintaining control of or very close to, any airbag when properly, whether or not there is the vehicle.
Page 80: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-25 Where Are the Airbags? The front outboard passenger If the vehicle has a front center frontal airbag is in the passenger airbag, it is in the inboard side of the side instrument panel. driver seatback. The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel.
Page 81 3-26 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.
Page 82: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-27 When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the side. The front center airbag is not direction of the impact, and how designed to inflate in frontal Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. impacts, near frontal impacts, or rear impacts.
Page 83: What Makes An Airbag
3-28 Seats and Restraints system predicts that the vehicle is wheel or the instrument panel. In Airbags should never be regarded about to roll over on its side, or in a moderate to severe side collisions, as anything more than a supplement severe frontal impact.
Page 84 Seats and Restraints 3-29 the windshield or being able to steer fuel system after the airbags inflate. In many crashes severe enough to the vehicle, nor does it prevent The feature may also activate, inflate the airbag, windshields are people from leaving the vehicle. without airbag inflation, after an broken by vehicle deformation.
Page 85: Passenger Sensing
3-30 Seats and Restraints Let only qualified technicians occupant and determine if the front work on the airbag systems. outboard passenger frontal airbag Improper service can mean that should be allowed to inflate or not. an airbag system will not work According to accident statistics, properly.
Page 86 Seats and Restraints 3-31 The passenger sensing system is The passenger sensing system is Warning (Continued) designed to turn off the front designed to turn on the front outboard passenger frontal airbag if: outboard passenger frontal airbag forward-facing child restraint can anytime the system senses that a The front outboard passenger be seriously injured or killed if the...
Page 87 3-32 Seats and Restraints 3. Remove any additional items Also make sure the child Warning from the seat such as blankets, restraint is not trapped under the cushions, seat covers, seat vehicle head restraint. If this If the airbag readiness light ever heaters, or seat massagers.
Page 88 Seats and Restraints 3-33 If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material Warning (Continued) from the seat, such as blankets, Adult-Sized Occupant cushions, seat covers, seat serious injury or even death. An heaters, or seat massagers. Also adult-sized occupant should not remove laptops, or other ride in the front outboard...
Page 89 3-34 Seats and Restraints operates. We recommend that you the seat. If the passenger airbag Servicing the not use seat covers or other is turned on, the on indicator will Airbag-Equipped Vehicle aftermarket equipment except when be lit. approved by GM for your specific Airbags affect how the vehicle If the passenger seat gets wet, dry vehicle.
Page 90: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Seats and Restraints 3-35 Your dealer and the service manual If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail Warning (Continued) have information about the location airbags, see Different Size Tires of the airbag sensors, sensing and and Wheels on page 10-52 for proper service procedures, and diagnostic module, and airbag additional information.
Page 91: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash
3-36 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Caution Warning (Continued) Older Children If an airbag covering is damaged, protect you and your opened, or broken, the airbag passenger(s) in a crash, resulting may not work properly. Do not in serious injury or even death. To open or break the airbag help make sure the airbag coverings.
Page 92 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer instructions that In a crash, children who are not maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the buckled up can strike other people trip? If yes, continue.
Page 93: Infants And Young
3-38 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the injuries.
Page 94 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Children who are not restrained Warning (Continued) properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. the way back into the retractor, but it cannot do this if it is Warning wrapped around a child s neck. If the shoulder belt is locked and Never hold an infant or a child tightened around a child s neck,...
Page 95 3-40 Seats and Restraints sure it is designed to be used in Warning (Continued) a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying restraint must be secured in the that it meets federal motor front passenger seat, always vehicle safety standards.
Page 96: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-41 Child Restraint Systems Warning A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen.
Page 97 3-42 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. Warning When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which killed in a crash if the child...
Page 98: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 3-43 Administration (NHTSA) website to Whenever possible, children age Warning (Continued) locate the nearest child safety seat 12 and under should be secured in inspection station. For CPST a rear seating position. injured or killed if the right front availability in Canada, check with The vehicle may be equipped with a passenger airbag inflates and the...
Page 99: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
3-44 Seats and Restraints to access adjacent safety belt restraint to the anchors in the Warning (Continued) assemblies or LATCH anchors for vehicle. The LATCH system is additional passengers or child designed to make installation of a See Passenger Sensing System restraints.
Page 100 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Make sure to follow the instructions Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor that came with the child restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. When installing a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint.
Page 101 3-46 Seats and Restraints The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
Page 102 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. To assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is near the anchor.
Page 103: System
3-48 Seats and Restraints that the top tether be attached, or if Warning (Continued) Warning the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether restraint properly using the Children can be seriously injured must be attached. anchors, or use the vehicle safety or strangled if a shoulder belt is According to accident statistics,...
Page 104 Seats and Restraints 3-49 the rearward position, whenever child restraint manufacturer Caution possible, to minimize contact with instructions and the instructions the front center airbag. in this manual. Do not let the LATCH If you need to secure more than one 1.1.
Page 105 3-50 Seats and Restraints second row bench If the position you are using seatbacks are aligned at does not have a headrest the same angle. or head restraint and you are using a single tether, 2. If the child restraint manufacturer route the tether over the recommends that the top tether seatback.
Page 106: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints 3-51 using a single tether, route seat, move the second row seat to Warning (Continued) the tether over the headrest the rearward position, whenever or head restraint. possible, to minimize contact with working properly after a crash, the front center airbag.
Page 107 3-52 Seats and Restraints the instructions that come with the or around the restraint. The child child restraint say that the top strap restraint instructions will show must be anchored. you how. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.
Page 108: Securing Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-53 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint (Front Passenger Seat) manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top The vehicle has airbags. A rear seat tether. See Lower Anchors and is a safer place to secure a Tethers for Children (LATCH forward-facing child restraint.
Page 109 3-54 Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that Warning Warning (Continued) forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints attached. restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the When using the lap-shoulder belt to or killed if the front outboard...
Page 110 Seats and Restraints 3-55 or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
Page 111 3-56 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
Page 112: Instrument Panel Storage
Storage Storage Storage Instrument Panel Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp Glove Box ....4-2 objects in storage compartments.
Page 113: Glove Box
Storage Glove Box Armrest Storage Center Console Storage Lift the glove box handle to open it. Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box. Cupholders There are two cupholders, with removable liners, in front of the center console. There may be cupholders in the second row seat armrest.
Page 114: Additional Storage Features
Storage Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover For vehicles with a cargo cover, it can be used to cover items in the rear of the vehicle. To install the cover, place the loops on each corner of the cover on the four hooks in the rear of the vehicle.
Page 115: Convenience Net
Storage Convenience Net For vehicles with a convenience Warning net (4), attach it to the vehicle using only the cargo tie-downs (3) on An improperly latched and closed each side. The net is used to store cargo cover, or cargo cover left in small loads and should not be used the open position, could be for heavy loads.
Page 116: Roof Rack System
Storage Roof Rack System For vehicles with a roof rack, the To prevent damage or loss of cargo rack can be used to load items. For when driving, check to make sure roof racks that do not have crossrails and cargo are securely Warning crossrails included, GM Certified fastened.
Page 117 Storage NOTES...
Page 118 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Odometer ....5-13 Information Displays Tachometer ....5-13 Driver Information Center Controls Fuel Gauge .
Page 119: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages ..5-43 Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel Vehicle Reminder while driving. Messages ....5-44 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Controls Vehicle Speed Messages .
Page 120: Steering Wheel Controls
Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls (Next/Previous): (End): Press to reject an Press to select preset or favorite incoming call or end a current call. (Radio with Touchscreen) radio stations, select tracks on a SRCE (Source): Press to switch CD, or select tracks and navigate between AM, FM, CD, and if ®...
Page 121: Heated Steering Wheel
Instruments and Controls To select tracks on an iPod or USB SRCE (Source): Press to switch Heated Steering Wheel device: between AM, FM, CD, and if ® equipped, SiriusXM , front auxiliary, Press and hold rear auxiliary, and iPod/USB. while listening to a song listed in Press and hold to mute/pause the the main audio page to quickly system.
Page 122: Horn
Instruments and Controls Horn LO: Slow wipes. Warning HI: Fast wipes. Press on the steering wheel pad In freezing weather, do not use Clear ice and snow from the wiper to sound the horn. the washer until the windshield is blades before using them.
Page 123: Compass
Instruments and Controls Release the button when enough Under certain circumstances, such Press the vehicle information fluid has been sprayed on the as during a long distance button until PRESS window. The rear wiper will run a cross-country trip or moving to a CHANGE COMPASS ZONE few more cycles after it is released.
Page 124: Clock
Instruments and Controls 4. Press the trip/fuel button until strong magnetic field interfering with 2. Press the vehicle information the vehicle heading, for the compass. Such interference button until PRESS example, N for North, is may be caused by a magnetic CB or CALIBRATE COMPASS displayed in the DIC.
Page 125 Instruments and Controls To change the time default setting Set Time: 2. Press to display HR, MIN, from 12 hour to 24 hour or to MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, Press the up or down arrows to change the date default setting from month, day, and year).
Page 126: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Power Outlets When adding electrical equipment, Caution be sure to follow the proper The vehicle has 12-volt outlets that installation instructions included with Leaving electrical equipment can be used to plug in electrical the equipment. See Add-On plugged in for an extended period equipment, such as a cell phone or Electrical Equipment on page 9-54.
Page 127 5-10 Instruments and Controls Other equipment requiring an Power Outlet 120 Volt The indicator light does not come on extremely stable power supply when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or Alternating Current such as: if the equipment is not fully seated If equipped with this power outlet it microcomputer-controlled into the outlet.
Page 128: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators...
Page 129: Instrument Cluster
5-12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Uplevel Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 130: Odometer
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Speedometer Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge shows how much fuel is left The speedometer shows the in the tank. vehicle's speed in either kilometers An arrow on the fuel gauge per hour (km/h) or miles per indicates the side of the vehicle the hour (mph).
Page 131: Engine Coolant Temperature
5-14 Instruments and Controls It takes a little more or less fuel Engine Coolant to fill up than the gauge Temperature Gauge indicated. For example, the gauge might have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank.
Page 132: Voltmeter Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Voltmeter Gauge Readings in the low warning zone can occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an extended period. If there is a problem with the battery When the vehicle is started, this charging system, a SERVICE light flashes and a chime may come...
Page 133: Airbag Readiness Light
5-16 Instruments and Controls Airbag Readiness Light Warning This light shows if there is an If the airbag readiness light stays electrical problem with the airbag on after the vehicle is started or system. The system check includes the airbag sensor(s), passenger comes on while driving, it means sensing system, the pretensioners, the airbag system might not be...
Page 134: Passenger Airbag Status
Instruments and Controls 5-17 Passenger Airbag Status as a system check. Then, after Warning several more seconds, the status Indicator indicator will light either ON or OFF, If the airbag readiness light ever or either the on or off symbol to let The vehicle has a passenger comes on and stays on, it means you know the status of the front...
Page 135: Malfunction
5-18 Instruments and Controls a check to show the light is working. are at acceptable levels, helping to assists the service technician in It should go out when the engine is maintain a clean environment. The correctly diagnosing any started. malfunction indicator lamp comes malfunction.
Page 136 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Avoid hard accelerations. improperly installed. A loose or Caution (Continued) missing fuel cap allows fuel to Avoid steep uphill grades. evaporate into the atmosphere. (TPC) can affect the vehicle's If towing a trailer, reduce the A few driving trips with the cap amount of cargo being hauled as emission controls and can cause properly installed should turn the...
Page 137: Brake System Warning
5-20 Instruments and Controls diagnostic tools to fix any The vehicle may not pass system readiness, your dealer mechanical or electrical problems inspection if: can prepare the vehicle for that might have developed. inspection. The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running, or if Emissions Inspection and Brake System Warning the light does not come on when...
Page 138: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Instruments and Controls 5-21 This light should come on briefly Antilock Brake System Warning when the ignition key is turned to (ABS) Warning Light ON/RUN. If it does not come on The brake system might not be then, have it fixed so it will be ready working properly if the brake to warn if there is a problem.
Page 139: Tow/Haul Mode Light
5-22 Instruments and Controls there are no antilock brakes and Lane Departure Warning Vehicle Ahead Indicator there is a problem with the regular (LDW) Light brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5-20. Tow/Haul Mode Light If equipped, this indicator will display green when a vehicle is This light comes on briefly while detected ahead and amber when...
Page 140: Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light
Instruments and Controls 5-23 ® StabiliTrak Indicator Engine Coolant Tire Pressure Light Light Temperature Warning Light For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light The StabiliTrak light comes on comes on briefly when the engine is briefly as the engine is started. If it The engine coolant temperature started.
Page 141: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls When the Light Flashes First and Security Light Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light This light should come on briefly as will come on at every ignition cycle.
Page 142: High-Beam On Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 This light is also used to indicate the Cruise Control Light Information Displays status of the anti-theft alarm system when the ignition is turned off. The Driver Information Center light will flash rapidly if the alarm (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) system is arming and one or more of the monitored entry points is not...
Page 143 5-26 Instruments and Controls The outside air temperature and (Trip/Fuel): Press this button compass, if equipped, also display to display the odometer, trip on the DIC when viewing the trip odometers, fuel range, average and fuel information. The outside air economy, timer, fuel used, and temperature automatically appears average speed.
Page 144 Instruments and Controls 5-27 When the remaining oil life is low, SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT PARK ASSIST the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON If the vehicle has the Side Blind If your vehicle has the Rear Parking message will appear on the display. Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this Assist (RPA) system, press the See Engine Oil Messages on...
Page 145: Trip/Fuel Menu Items
5-28 Instruments and Controls REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT the vehicle information will then be If the tire pressure display shows displayed in the unit of dashes instead of a value, there If the vehicle has the Rear Cross measurement selected. may be a problem with your vehicle.
Page 146 Instruments and Controls 5-29 or miles (mi). Pressing the trip since the ignition was last turned on. RANGE odometer reset stem will also This can be used if the trip Press the trip/fuel button until display the odometer. odometer is not reset at the RANGE displays.
Page 147 5-30 Instruments and Controls AVG (Average) ECONOMY cruising on a flat freeway and To reset the timer to zero, press and getting high fuel efficiency, the hold the set/reset button while Press the trip/fuel button until AVG display will show more bars. Fuel TIMER is displayed.
Page 148: Buttons)
Instruments and Controls 5-31 Driver Information Center If your vehicle has DIC buttons, you Each trip odometer can be reset to can use the trip odometer reset zero separately by pressing and (DIC) (Without DIC stem to view the following displays: holding the trip odometer reset stem Buttons) odometer and trip odometers.
Page 149 5-32 Instruments and Controls begins moving, the display will then When the remaining oil life is low, PARK ASSIST increase to 8.2 km (5.1 mi), 8.4 km the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON To access this display, the vehicle (5.2 mi), etc. message will appear on the display.
Page 150 Instruments and Controls 5-33 UNITS 2. Continue to press and hold the SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT trip odometer reset stem to scroll To access this display, the vehicle If the vehicle has the Side Blind through all of the available must be in P (Park).
Page 151: Vehicle Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT Vehicle Messages The following are the possible messages that can be displayed If the vehicle has the Rear Cross Messages are displayed on the DIC and some information about them. Traffic Alert (RCTA) system, this to notify the driver that the status of display allows the system to be the vehicle has changed and that...
Page 152: Brake System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 Turn off all unnecessary Brake System Messages Door Ajar Messages accessories to allow the battery to SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM DRIVER DOOR OPEN recharge. This message displays along with This message displays and a chime The normal battery voltage range is the brake system warning light if sounds if the driver door is not fully 11.5 to 15.5 volts.
Page 153: Engine Cooling System
5-36 Instruments and Controls LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN POWER LIFTGATE OFF conditioning compressor automatically turns off. When the This message displays and a chime This message displays when the coolant temperature returns to sounds if the driver side rear door is power liftgate has been turned off normal, the air conditioning not fully closed and the vehicle is...
Page 154: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP Acknowledging the CHANGE OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE OIL SOON message will ENGINE ENGINE not reset the OIL LIFE REMAINING. This message displays and a This message displays when the See Oil Life under Driver continuous chime sounds if the vehicle's engine oil pressure is low.
Page 155: Fuel System Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls This message also displays when TIGHTEN GAS CAP Lamp Messages the vehicle's engine power is This message may display along AUTOMATIC LIGHT reduced. Reduced engine power with the check engine light on the can affect the vehicle's ability to CONTROL OFF instrument cluster if the vehicle's accelerate.
Page 156: Object Detection System
Instruments and Controls 5-39 Object Detection System system will not operate. Forward PARK ASSIST OFF Collision Alert (FCA) may not work Messages After the vehicle has been started, or may not work as well. this message displays to remind the FORWARD COLLISION ALERT driver that the RPA system has LANE DEPARTURE SYS...
Page 157 5-40 Instruments and Controls SERVICE FRONT CAMERA there is a problem with the SBZA SIDE DETECTION SYS system. If these displays remain on TEMPORARILY OFF If this message remains on after after continued driving, the system continued driving, the vehicle needs If your vehicle has the Side Blind needs service.
Page 158: Ride Control System
Instruments and Controls 5-41 Ride Control System TRACTION CONTROL OFF Security Messages Messages This message displays when the SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT Traction Control System (TCS) is SYSTEM SERVICE STABILITRAK turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Traction Control/ This message displays when there This message displays if there is a Electronic Stability Control on is a problem with the theft-deterrent...
Page 159: Service Vehicle Messages
5-42 Instruments and Controls Service Vehicle Messages SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message also displays LEFT FRT (left front), RIGHT FRT (right This message displays when a SERVICE A/C (Air front), LEFT RR (left rear), non-emissions related malfunction Conditioning) SYSTEM or RIGHT RR (right rear) to indicate occurs.
Page 160: Transmission Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-43 Loss of wheel or vehicle speed SERVICE TIRE MONITOR TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE SYSTEM Certain other vehicle electrical This message displays when the conditions Tire Pressure Monitor System On vehicles with the Tire Pressure (TPMS) is relearning the tire Monitor System (TPMS), this This message turns off when the positions on your vehicle.
Page 161: Vehicle Speed Messages
5-44 Instruments and Controls If this message appears, stop as This message displays and a chime Vehicle Speed Messages soon as possible and turn off the sounds if the transmission fluid in SPEED LIMITED TO ignition for 30 seconds. Restart the the vehicle gets hot.
Page 162: Vehicle Personalization
Instruments and Controls 5-45 Vehicle To change customization Feature Settings Menu Items preferences, use the following The following are customization Personalization procedure. features that allow you to program settings to the vehicle: Entering the Feature Vehicle Personalization Settings Menu DISPLAY IN ENGLISH (With DIC Buttons) 1.
Page 163 5-46 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen This feature allows you to select This feature allows you to select appears on the DIC display. Press when the doors will automatically whether or not to turn off the the set/reset button once to access lock.
Page 164 Instruments and Controls 5-47 ALL IN PARK (default): All of the for this feature. Then press the REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK doors will unlock when the vehicle is customization button to scroll This feature allows you to select the shifted into P (Park). through the following settings: type of feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the...
Page 165 5-48 Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until Press the customization button until made to this feature. The current DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC setting will remain. the DIC display.
Page 166 Instruments and Controls 5-49 APPROACH LIGHTING The lights will remain on for LOUD: The chime volume will be 20 seconds or until the lock button set to a loud level. This feature allows you to select on the RKE transmitter is pressed, whether or not to have the exterior NO CHANGE: No change will be or the vehicle is no longer off.
Page 167 5-50 Instruments and Controls for this feature. Then press the EASY EXIT SEAT original exit position, unless a customization button to scroll memory recall took place prior to If your vehicle has this feature, it through the following settings: removing the key again. allows you to select your preference for the automatic easy exit seat NO CHANGE: No change will be...
Page 168 Instruments and Controls 5-51 ON: The driver seat and outside for this feature. Then press the for this feature. Then press the mirrors will automatically move to customization button to scroll customization button to scroll the stored driving position when the through the following settings: through the following settings: unlock button on the Remote...
Page 169: Universal Remote System
5-52 Instruments and Controls Exiting the Feature Universal Remote Do not use the Universal Remote system with any garage door opener Settings Menu System that does not have the stop and The feature settings menu will be reverse feature. This includes any See Radio Frequency Statement on exited when any of the following garage door opener model...
Page 170 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Make sure the hand-held transmitter 2. At the same time, press and programming is complete. has a new battery for quicker and hold both the hand-held There is no need to more accurate transmission of the transmitter button and one of the complete Steps 4 6.
Page 171 5-54 Instruments and Controls flash, press and hold the same enough for the Universal Remote button a second time for system to pick up the signal during two seconds, then release it. programming. Again, if the door does not move If the programming did not work, or the garage door lamp does replace Step 2 under Programming...
Page 172: Universal Remote System Operation
Instruments and Controls 5-55 Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Operation Button Using the Universal Remote To reprogram any of the system System buttons: Press and hold the appropriate 1. Press and hold any one of the Universal Remote system button for buttons.
Page 173 5-56 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 174: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Entry Lighting ....6-6 Delayed Entry Lighting ..6-7 Exterior Lamp Controls Delayed Exit Lighting .
Page 175: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting Daytime Running Lamps (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, (DRL)/Automatic except the headlamps. Headlamp System (Headlamps): Turns on the DRL can make it easier for others to headlamps together with the parking see the front of your vehicle during lamps and instrument panel lights.
Page 176: Delayed Headlamps
Lighting darkness of the surroundings. The not operating, these lamps turn off. Hazard Warning Flashers other lamps that come on with the Move the exterior lamp control to headlamps will also come on. to disable this feature. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will go off and the Delayed Headlamps DRL will come on.
Page 177: Turn And Lane-Change
Lighting Turn and Lane-Change The lever returns to its starting Fog Lamps position whenever it is released. Signals If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have any burned out bulbs replaced.
Page 178: Interior Lighting
Lighting When the headlamps are changed Interior Lighting counterclockwise to brighten or dim to high beam, the fog lamps turn off. the lights. Push the knob back in The fog lamps come back on again when finished. Instrument Panel when the high-beam headlamps are Illumination Control Courtesy Lamps turned off.
Page 179: Reading Lamps
Lighting The lamps can also be turned on the dome lamps are off. Press the Lighting Features and off by turning the instrument button again so the dome lamps panel brightness control clockwise come on when a door is opened. Entry Lighting to the farthest position.
Page 180: Delayed Entry Lighting
Lighting When the ignition is on, illuminated Delayed Exit Lighting Parade Dimming entry is inactive, which means the Delayed exit lighting illuminates the This feature automatically prohibits courtesy lamps will not come on interior for a period of time after the the dimming of the instrument panel unless a door is opened.
Page 181: Battery Power Protection
Lighting voltage move up or down. This is needed. It can temporarily reduce Battery Power Protection normal. If there is a problem, an the power demands of some This feature helps prevent the alert will be displayed. accessories. battery from being drained, if the The battery can be discharged at Normally, these actions occur in interior courtesy lamps or reading...
Page 182: Introduction
Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player (Radio without System Touchscreen) ....7-20 Infotainment CD Player (Radio with Touchscreen) ....7-22 Base radio information is included in MP3 (Radio without this manual.
Page 183: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Set up phone numbers in The infotainment system has built-in Theft-Deterrent Feature advance so they can be called features intended to help avoid ® TheftLock is designed to easily by pressing a single distraction by disabling some discourage theft of the vehicle's button or by using a single voice functions when driving.
Page 184 Infotainment System Overview (Radio without Touchscreen) 3. MENU Press to open the tone For information on using the radio, see Operation (Radio without menu to adjust the bass, Touchscreen) on page 7-5 or Operation (Radio with Touchscreen) on midrange, treble, fade, and page 7-8.
Page 185 Infotainment System 15. CD/AUX (Clock) (Power/Volume) Press to scroll through Press to set the clock. Press to turn the selecting the CD or an infotainment system on 9. BAND auxiliary device. or off. Press to scroll through the 16. Auxiliary Input Jack Turn to adjust the volume.
Page 186 Infotainment System Overview (Radio with Touchscreen) (Home Page) 7. SRCE (Source) The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons, touch screen, steering wheel controls, and voice recognition. See Operation (Radio 8. FAV (Favorites Menu) without Touchscreen) on page 7-5 or Operation (Radio with Touchscreen) on SEEK (Previous/Reverse) page 7-8.
Page 187 Infotainment System To activate Auto Text: 3. Press the softkey under the (Information): Press to switch AUTO VOLUM (automatic the display between the radio 1. Press MENU to display the radio volume) tab on the radio display. station frequency and the time. setup menu.
Page 188 Infotainment System EQ (Equalization): Press to 3. To adjust the highlighted setting, 2. Continue pressing to highlight choose bass and treble equalization do one of the following until the the tab, or press the softkey settings designed for different types levels are obtained: under the tab.
Page 189: Touchscreen)
Infotainment System Locked: This message displays PUSH/SEL(Select): Page, then pressing Favorites ® when the TheftLock system has Pages, and then selecting the Turn to manually find a station or locked up the radio. Take the number of Favorite Pages. highlight a menu selection. vehicle to your dealer for service.
Page 190 Infotainment System Home Page FAV (Favorites): Press to scroll SEEK (Next/Forward): through the favorites banner on the AM, FM, SiriusXM (if equipped): bottom of the screen. The favorites Press to seek to the next strong banner stores your favorite radio station.
Page 191: Am-Fm Radio
7-10 Infotainment System Now Playing: Press to display the speakers. The middle position Radio active source page. The sources balances the sound between the available are AM, FM, XM (if left and right speakers. AM-FM Radio (Radio equipped), CD, USB, Bluetooth, Fade: Press F for more sound without Touchscreen) or AUX Input.
Page 192 Infotainment System 7-11 FAV (Favorites): A maximum of 4. Repeat the steps for each radio SEEK and SEEK: Press to go 36 stations can be programmed as station to be stored as a favorite. to the previous or next station and favorites using the six softkeys stay there.
Page 193: Touchscreen)
7-12 Infotainment System AM-FM Radio (Radio with the bottom of the screen position balances the sound allowing you to select the one between the front and rear Touchscreen) you want. speakers. Playing the Radio Balance: Press the L or R button Infotainment System Settings for more sound from the left or PUSH/...
Page 194 Infotainment System 7-13 Favorites List: Press to display the To access the FM Menu press the favorites list. Menu screen button and the following may display: AM Station List: Press to display a list of AM stations. Update Station List: Press to update the AM stations list.
Page 195 7-14 Infotainment System SiriusXM (If Equipped) XM Channel List: Press to display Storing Radio Station Presets a list of SiriusXM channels. Up to 30 preset stations can be XM Category List: Press to display stored. AM, FM, and SiriusXM (if a list of SiriusXM categories.
Page 196: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System 7-15 To change the number of favorite Satellite Radio (Radio (Tune): Turn to select radio pages displayed: stations. without Touchscreen) 1. Press Settings on the SEEK and SEEK: Press to go ® SiriusXM Satellite Radio Home Page. to the previous or next station and Service stay there.
Page 197 7-16 Infotainment System 3. Continue pressing CAT until the Undesired SiriusXM categories can Storing a Radio Station as a desired category name displays. be removed through the setup Favorite menu. To remove an undesired Radios with CD can also Drivers are encouraged to set up category, perform the following: navigate the category list by their radio station favorites while the...
Page 198 Infotainment System 7-17 To store a station as a favorite: begin the process of Channel Off Air: This channel is programming favorites for the not currently in service. Tune in to 1. Tune to the desired radio station. chosen number of favorites another channel.
Page 199: Satellite Radio
7-18 Infotainment System No Information: No text or XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide informational messages are this message alternates with the XM variety of programming and available at this time on this Radio eight-digit radio ID label.
Page 200: Radio Reception
Infotainment System 7-19 3. Select or deselect a category. cause static interference in the A checkmark will indicate that radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off The range for most AM stations is the category is selected. if this happens. greater than for FM, especially at Press Show All XM Categories to night.
Page 201: Audio Players
7-20 Infotainment System Audio Players played, otherwise goes to the BAND: Press to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The CD previous track. Press SEEK to go remains inside the radio for future to the next track. CD Player (Radio without listening.
Page 202 Infotainment System 7-21 and dust. The CD player scans the The use of CD lens cleaners for Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or bottom surface of the disc. If the CDs is not advised. CD-RW Disc surface of a CD is damaged, such The radio has the capability of as cracked, broken, or scratched, Caution...
Page 203: Touchscreen)
7-22 Infotainment System The road is very rough. When With the vehicle on, insert a disc To avoid damage to the CD player: the road becomes smoother, the into the slot, label side up. The Do not use scratched or CD should play.
Page 204: Error Messages
Infotainment System 7-23 Use the following controls to play Error Messages Press to eject a disc from the the disc: CD player. If the disc is not removed If Disc Error displays and/or the disc within a short period of time, it is SEEK: comes out, it could be for one of the automatically pulled back into the...
Page 205: Touchscreen)
7-24 Infotainment System Files with an .mp3 or .wma file MP3 (Radio without plays both file formats in the order in extension. which they were recorded to Touchscreen) the disc. AAC files stored on an iPod. Format CD-R or CD-RW Supported File FAT16 and Folder Structure Radios that have the capability of...
Page 206 Infotainment System 7-25 Files stored in the root directory. File System and Naming Playing a CD-R or CD-RW MP3 Files stored in folders in the root The song name that displays is the (Tune): Turn to select MP3/WMA directory. song name contained in the ID3 tag. files.
Page 207 7-26 Infotainment System When the scan is finished, the disc The album name displays on the (Previous Folder): Press begins playing files in order by second line between the arrows and the softkey below to go to the artist. The current artist playing is songs from the current album first track in the previous folder.
Page 208 Infotainment System 7-27 vehicle is on and the USB Using the Radio to Control a FWD (Fast Forward): Press connection works, OK to USB Storage Device or iPod and hold to advance playback disconnect and a GM logo may quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced The radio can control a USB appear on the iPod, and iPod volume.
Page 209 7-28 Infotainment System Genres (Pause): Press the softkey 5. Press to select the file to be Songs played. below to pause the track. The tab appears raised when pause is being Composers To skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in used.
Page 210: Touchscreen)
Infotainment System 7-29 Fourth softkey, 10% through the Shuffle Functionality MP3 (Radio with list each time the softkey is Touchscreen) To use Shuffle: pressed. Press the softkey below Fifth softkey, end of the list. Playing an MP3 CD , or to select between To play an MP3 CD, follow the same Repeat Functionality...
Page 211 7-30 Infotainment System The Artist/Album/Song Titles/ by the artist. There might be a delay Genre information requires a CD before the list displays. Select a to be fully scanned before the song from the list to begin playback. music navigator works with Genres: Press to view the genres.
Page 212: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-31 Root Directory present in the ID3 tag, the radio Using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) displays the file name as the Auxiliary Input Jack The root directory is treated as a track name. folder. All files contained directly This is not an audio output;...
Page 213: Rear Seat Infotainment
7-32 Infotainment System USB Supported Devices Rear Seat The RSA functions operate even when the main radio is off. The front USB Flash Drives Infotainment audio system displays when the Portable USB Hard Drives RSA is on, and disappears from the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Fifth generation or later iPod display when it is off.
Page 214 Infotainment System 7-33 PROG (Program): Press to go to Press and hold until the the next preset radio station or display flashes to tune to an channel set on the main radio. This individual station. The display stops function is inactive, with some flashing after the buttons have not radios, if the front seat passengers been pressed for more than...
Page 215: Bluetooth
7-34 Infotainment System Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone receive phone calls. The system The system may not work with can be used while the key is in the all cell phones. See Pairing in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY Bluetooth this section.
Page 216 Infotainment System 7-35 When to Speak: A short tone Bluetooth Controls Pairing Information sounds after the system responds A Bluetooth phone with MP3 Use the buttons located on the indicating when it is waiting for a capability cannot be paired to steering wheel to operate the voice command.
Page 217 7-36 Infotainment System Pairing a Phone with <phone name> has been 4. Say the name of the phone you successfully paired after the want to delete. 1. Press pairing process is complete. Connecting to a Different Phone 2. Say Bluetooth. This command 6.
Page 218 Infotainment System 7-37 Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command followed by a tone. After the last digit has been entered, say Numbers 1. Press Store, and then follow the The system can store up to directions given by the system to 2.
Page 219 7-38 Infotainment System Listing Stored Numbers Using the Dial or Call If an unwanted number is Command recognized by the system, say The list command will list all stored Clear at any time to clear the last numbers and name tags. 1.
Page 220 Infotainment System 7-39 Once connected, the person called Press to disconnect the Muting a Call will be heard through the audio current call and switch to the call During a call, all sounds from inside speakers. on hold. the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call Receiving a Call Three-Way Calling...
Page 221 7-40 Infotainment System Transferring Audio from the Voice Pass-Thru Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone (DTMF) Tones Voice pass-thru allows access to the During a call with the audio in the voice recognition commands on the The Bluetooth system can send vehicle: cell phone.
Page 222: Settings
Infotainment System 7-41 Rear Camera: Select Symbols Clearing the System Settings and/or Guidelines to have them Unless information is deleted out of display on the rear camera Press Settings on the Home Page the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it screen. to adjust features and preferences, will be retained indefinitely.
Page 223 7-42 Infotainment System Press OK to save the Set Time: To access the rear camera display adjustments. settings, press Display from the Press the up or down arrows to Home screen, then press the Rear Press the Back or Cancel screen change the Hours, Minutes, AM, Camera screen button.
Page 224: Trademarks And License Agreements
Infotainment System 7-43 Trademarks and License Agreements Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Copyright Manufactured under license under 1992-2010 Dolby Laboratories. All U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; rights reserved. 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 &...
Page 225 7-44 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 226: Air Vents
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with Climate Control Systems this system. Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-4 Rear Climate Control System .
Page 227 Climate Controls Temperature Control: Turn automatically selects outside air. (Air Conditioning): Press to clockwise or counterclockwise to Recirculation cannot be selected turn the air conditioning system on increase or decrease the while in floor mode. or off. An indicator light comes on temperature of the air flowing from when A/C is on.
Page 228 Climate Controls Using recirculation for long periods these modes, the indicator flashes turning off. The defogger will also of time could cause the air inside three times and turns off. The air turn off when the engine is the vehicle to become too dry. To conditioning also comes on when turned off.
Page 229: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System function along with the inside temperature setting. The outside The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with temperature is displayed on the this system. instrument cluster. (On/Off): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to turn the climate control system on or off.
Page 230 Climate Controls outside temperature is over To avoid blowing cold air in cold Passenger Side Temperature 4°C (40°F). The system is weather, the system delays Control: Turn clockwise or automatically set to outside air, turning on the fan until warm air counterclockwise to increase or unless it is hot outside and then is available.
Page 231 Climate Controls Do not drive the vehicle until all the Air Delivery Modes: Press (Floor): Air is directed to the windows are clear. floor outlets, with some of the air , or to change the direction directed to the windshield, side of the airflow in the vehicle.
Page 232 Climate Controls The air conditioning system The recirculation mode cannot be (Rear Window Defogger): removes moisture from the air, so used with floor, defog, or defrosting Press to turn the rear window water might drip under the vehicle modes. If recirculation is selected in defogger on or off.
Page 233 Climate Controls Sensors The interior temperature sensor, on The climate control system uses the the instrument panel to the right of information from these sensors to The solar sensor in the defrost grille the steering column, measures the maintain comfort settings by in the middle of the instrument temperature of the air inside the adjusting the temperature, fan...
Page 234: Rear Climate Control System
Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls. It comes on when any rear control is adjusted. Fan Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Page 235 8-10 Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (with Rear Seat Audio) Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls. It comes on when any rear control is adjusted. (Fan Control): Press the fan up or down buttons to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Page 236: Air Vents
Climate Controls 8-11 Use of non-GM approved hood Air Vents (Bi-Level): Air is directed deflectors can adversely affect through the rear floor outlets, as the performance of the system. Use the slider switch in the center of well as the overhead outlets. the outlet, to change the direction of Keep the path under all seats (Floor): Air is directed through...
Page 237: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
8-12 Climate Controls Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air and inside air when in recirculation mode. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Maintenance Schedule on 2.
Page 238: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Engine Heater ....9-17 Ride Control Systems Retained Accessory Traction Control/Electronic Operating Power (RAP) ....9-18 Stability Control .
Page 239: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Trailer Towing Driving Information passenger to handle potential General Towing distractions. Information ....9-46 Distracted Driving Driving Characteristics and Become familiar with vehicle Towing Tips .
Page 240: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Warning between you and the driver in Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
Page 241: Steering
Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the If the vehicle seems harder to steer Caution (Continued) vehicle is being driven, brake than normal when parking or driving normally but do not pump the slowly, there may be a problem with damage may occur to the power brakes.
Page 242: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Antilock Brake System (ABS) 2. Turn the steering wheel about Defensive drivers avoid most skids allows steering while braking. one-eighth of a turn, until the by taking reasonable care suited to right front tire contacts the existing conditions, and by not Off-Road Recovery pavement edge.
Page 243: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating Try to avoid sudden steering, There is no hard and fast rule about Warning (Continued) acceleration, or braking, hydroplaning. The best advice is to including reducing vehicle speed slow down when the road is wet. After driving through a large by shifting to a lower gear.
Page 244: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Check all fluid levels and brakes, Wet ice can occur at about 0°C Warning (Continued) tires, cooling system, and (32°F) when freezing rain begins to transmission. fall, resulting in even less traction. loss of steering. Always have the Avoid driving on wet ice or in Shift to a lower gear when going engine running and the vehicle...
Page 245 Driving and Operating curve or an overpass can remain icy Warning Warning (Continued) when the surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden steering Fully open the air outlets on Snow can trap engine exhaust maneuvers and braking while or under the instrument under the vehicle.
Page 246: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating If it takes some time for help to Slowly spinning the wheels in the Warning (Continued) arrive, now and then when you run forward and reverse directions the engine, push the accelerator causes a rocking motion that could vehicle can overheat, causing an pedal slightly so the engine runs free the vehicle.
Page 247 9-10 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information The Tire and Loading Warning Label Information label also shows the size of the original equipment Do not load the vehicle any tires (3) and the recommended heavier than the Gross cold tire inflation pressures (4). Vehicle Weight Rating For more information on tires (GVWR), or either the...
Page 248 Driving and Operating 9-11 never exceed XXX kg or Determine the combined XXX lbs." on your vehicle s weight of luggage and cargo placard. being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely Determine the combined exceed the available cargo weight of the driver and and luggage load capacity passengers that will be riding...
Page 249 9-12 Driving and Operating seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
Page 250 Driving and Operating 9-13 The GVWR includes the weight If you put things inside your Warning of the vehicle, all occupants, vehicle like suitcases, tools, fuel, and cargo. packages, or anything else, they Do not load the vehicle any will go as fast as the vehicle heavier than the Gross The Certification/Tire label also goes.
Page 251: Starting And Operating
9-14 Driving and Operating Starting and Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) Operating Do not leave an breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake unsecured child restraint New Vehicle Break-In linings. in the vehicle. Following break-in, engine speed When you carry something Caution and load can be gradually inside the vehicle, secure...
Page 252 Driving and Operating 9-15 In order to shift out of P (Park), the This position locks the ignition, 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ transmission, and the steering This can be done while the ACCESSORY and the brake pedal wheel when the key Is removed vehicle is moving.
Page 253: Starting The Engine
9-16 Driving and Operating If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, battery could be drained. You may Caution and must be shut off while driving, not be able to start the vehicle if the turn the ignition to ACC/ battery is allowed to drain for an Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the ACCESSORY.
Page 254: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-17 down. When the engine starts, Caution Caution let go of the key and accelerator. If the vehicle starts briefly but If the steering wheel is turned Cranking the engine for long then stops again, repeat these until it reaches the end of its periods of time, by returning the steps.
Page 255: Retained Accessory
9-18 Driving and Operating To Use the Engine Coolant Retained Accessory Warning (Continued) Heater Power (RAP) 1. Turn off the engine. If the cord will not reach, use a These vehicle accessories can be heavy-duty three-prong extension 2. Open the hood and unwrap the used for up to 10 minutes after the cord rated for at least 15 amps.
Page 256: Shifting Into Park
Driving and Operating 9-19 Shifting Into Park regular brake pedal down. Then, Warning (Continued) see if you can move the shift lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down and away from P (Park) without first It is dangerous to get out of the set the parking brake.
Page 257: Shifting Out Of Park
9-20 Driving and Operating Shifting out of Park To shift out of P (Park): Parking over Things That Burn 1. Place the ignition in ON/RUN. The vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. 2. Apply the brake pedal. The shift lock release is Warning 3.
Page 258: Engine Exhaust
Driving and Operating 9-21 Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle Warning (Continued) While Parked There are holes or openings Warning It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not monoxide (CO) which cannot be...
Page 259: Automatic Transmission
9-22 Driving and Operating Automatic then press the button on the back of Warning the shift lever before shifting from Transmission P (Park). If you cannot shift out of It is dangerous to get out of the P (Park), ease pressure on the shift vehicle if the shift lever is not fully lever, then push the shift lever all in P (Park) with the parking brake...
Page 260 Driving and Operating 9-23 To rock the vehicle back and forth to Caution Caution get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If Shifting out of P (Park) or If the vehicle accelerates slowly, the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9-9. N (Neutral) with the engine or does not shift gears, the N (Neutral): In this position, the...
Page 261: Manual Mode
9-24 Driving and Operating Manual Mode To use this feature: shift into 5 (Fifth) until the + (Plus) button is used or you shift back into 1. Move the shift lever to L (Low). Electronic Range Select D (Drive). 2. Press the plus/minus button on (ERS) Mode While in L (Low), the transmission the shift lever, to increase or...
Page 262: Tow/Haul Mode
Driving and Operating 9-25 Tow/Haul Mode Automatic Engine Grade Drive Systems Braking (Tow/Haul): If equipped with All-Wheel Drive Automatic Engine Grade Braking Tow/Haul mode, the button is on the assists when driving on a downhill center stack under the climate Vehicles with this feature transfer grade.
Page 263: Antilock Brake
9-26 Driving and Operating Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS...
Page 264: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-27 Parking Brake Brake Assist Caution The Brake Assist feature is Driving with the parking brake on designed to assist the driver in can overheat the brake system stopping or decreasing vehicle and cause premature wear or speed in emergency driving conditions.
Page 265: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
9-28 Driving and Operating Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the This vehicle has an HSA feature, intended path. Traction Control/ which may be useful when the If cruise control is being used and vehicle is stopped on a grade Electronic Stability...
Page 266 Driving and Operating 9-29 comes on and stays on: Caution 1. Stop the vehicle. Do not repeatedly brake or 2. Turn the engine off and wait accelerate heavily when TCS is 15 seconds. off. The vehicle driveline could be 3. Start the engine. damaged.
Page 267: Cruise Control
9-30 Driving and Operating Cruise Control If the Traction Control System (TCS) or StabiliTrak system begins to limit With cruise control, a speed of wheel spin while cruise control is about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can being used, the cruise control will be maintained without keeping your disengage.
Page 268 Driving and Operating 9-31 SET : Press briefly to set the Resuming a Set Speed The speedometer reading can be speed and activate cruise control. displayed in either English or metric If the cruise control is set at a If cruise control is already active, units.
Page 269: Driver Assistance Systems
9-32 Driving and Operating Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control Driver Assistance Using Cruise Control There are four ways to end cruise Systems Use the accelerator pedal to control: increase the vehicle speed. When Step lightly on the brake pedal. Forward Collision Alert you take your foot off the pedal, the (FCA) System...
Page 270 Driving and Operating 9-33 Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Warning Warning FCA is a warning system and FCA does not provide a warning does not apply the brakes. When to help avoid a crash, unless it approaching a slower-moving or detects a vehicle. FCA may not stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA or when following a vehicle too...
Page 271: Parking Assist
9-34 Driving and Operating Collision Alert Tailgating Alert conditions when selecting the alert timing. The range of selectable alert timings may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions. Unnecessary Alerts FCA may provide unnecessary alerts to turning vehicles, vehicles in The vehicle ahead indicator will other lanes, objects that are not When your vehicle approaches...
Page 272 Driving and Operating 9-35 The sensors on the rear bumper are How the System Works When the System Does Not used to detect objects up to Seem to Work Properly RPA comes on automatically when 2.5 m (8 ft) behind the vehicle, and the shift lever is moved into The following messages may be at least 25 cm (10 in) off the ground...
Page 273: Side Blind Zone
9-36 Driving and Operating A trailer was attached to the The SBZA warning display will light SBZA Detection Zones vehicle, or an object was up in the corresponding outside side hanging out of the liftgate during mirror and will flash if the turn signal the last drive cycle.
Page 274 Driving and Operating 9-37 How the System Works detected vehicle, this display will vehicle. This is normal system flash as an extra warning not to operation; the vehicle does not need The SBZA symbol lights up in the change lanes. service.
Page 275: Rear Vision
9-38 Driving and Operating If the SBZA displays do not light up the video image automatically Warning when vehicles are in the blind zone appears on the inside rearview and the system is clean, the system mirror. Once the driver shifts out of The RVC system does not display may need service.
Page 276 Driving and Operating 9-39 video image automatically appears The caution symbols appear when direction, behind the vehicle. When on the infotainment screen. Once an object has been detected by the an object is detected, three beeps the driver shifts out of R (Reverse), RPA system.
Page 277 9-40 Driving and Operating Ice, snow, mud, or anything else The area displayed by the camera is builds up on the camera lens. limited and does not display objects Clean the lens, rinse it with that are close to either corner or water, and wipe it with a soft under the bumper.
Page 278: Lane Departure
Driving and Operating 9-41 A fast flash may indicate that the Lane Departure Warning (Continued) display has been on for the Warning (LDW) maximum allowable time during proper condition; or if the sun a reverse cycle, or the display If equipped, LDW may help avoid shines directly into the has reached an Over crashes due to unintentional lane...
Page 279: Fuel
9-42 Driving and Operating How the System Works When the System Does Not Fuel Seem to Work Properly The LDW camera sensor is on the Use of the recommended fuel is an windshield ahead of the rearview The system may not detect lanes as important part of the proper mirror.
Page 280: California Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-43 higher. Do not use gasoline with an California Fuel Caution octane rating below 87, as it may Requirements cause engine damage and will lower Do not use fuel containing fuel economy. If the vehicle is certified to meet methanol.
Page 281: Fuels In Foreign Countries
9-44 Driving and Operating Fuels in Foreign gasoline additive recommended by Warning (Continued) General Motors. It is available at Countries your dealer. Keep children away from the If planning to drive in countries fuel pump and never let Filling the Tank outside the U.S.
Page 282 Driving and Operating 9-45 While refueling, hang the tethered Warning fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door. If a fire starts while you are Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not refueling, do not remove the top off or overfill the tank and wait a nozzle.
Page 283: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-46 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) Container General Towing keep it in contact with the fill opening until filling is Information Warning complete. Only use towing equipment that has Filling a portable fuel container Fill the container no more been designed for the vehicle.
Page 284 Driving and Operating 9-47 Driving Characteristics Towing a trailer requires a certain Warning amount of experience. The and Towing Tips combination you are driving is When towing a trailer, exhaust longer and not as responsive as the Driving with a Trailer gases may collect at the rear of vehicle itself.
Page 285 9-48 Driving and Operating trailer, which mainly occurs during Making Turns lamps also flash, telling other cornering. This is normal when drivers the vehicle is turning, towing heavier trailers. changing lanes or stopping. Caution When towing a trailer, the arrows on Following Distance Making very sharp turns while the instrument cluster flash for turns...
Page 286 Driving and Operating 9-49 When towing at high altitude on Parking on Hills 3. When the wheel chocks are in steep uphill grades, engine coolant place, release the brake pedal boils at a lower temperature than at until the chocks absorb the load. Warning normal altitudes.
Page 287: Trailer Towing
9-50 Driving and Operating Maintenance When Trailer Engine Cooling When Trailer Weight of the Trailer Towing Towing How heavy can a trailer safely be? The vehicle needs service more The cooling system may temporarily Speed, altitude, road grades, often when pulling a trailer. See the overheat during severe operating outside temperature, special Maintenance Schedule on...
Page 288 Driving and Operating 9-51 Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle Maximum Trailer Weight *GCWR Front-Wheel Drive 907 kg (2,000 lb) 3 402 kg (7,500 lb) Front-Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package 2 359 kg (5,200 lb) 4 649 kg (10,250 lb) All-Wheel Drive...
Page 289: Towing Equipment
9-52 Driving and Operating If a weight-carrying hitch or a It is important that the vehicle does Towing Equipment weight-distributing hitch is being not exceed any of its ratings Hitches used, the trailer tongue (1) should GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Maximum weigh 10-15 percent of the total Trailer Rating or Tongue Weight.
Page 290 Driving and Operating 9-53 Weight-Distributing Hitches and Safety Chains Trailer Wiring Harness Weight Carrying Hitches Always attach chains between the Basic Trailer Wiring vehicle and the trailer. Cross the The trailer wiring harness, with a safety chains under the tongue of seven-pin connector, is located at the trailer to help prevent the tongue the rear of the vehicle and is tied to...
Page 291: Conversions And Add-Ons
9-54 Driving and Operating *The fuse for this circuit is installed Electric Trailer Brake Control Conversions and in the underhood electrical center, Wiring Provisions Add-Ons but the wires are not connected. These wiring provisions for an They should be connected by your electric trailer brake controller are dealer or a qualified service center.
Page 292 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Overheated Engine Electrical System Protection High Voltage Devices and Operating Mode ... 10-18 Wiring ..... 10-28 Power Steering Fluid .
Page 293 10-2 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New General Information cause cancer and birth defects or Tires ..... . 10-50 other reproductive harm.
Page 294: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. aerodynamics, durability, and Before attempting to do your own electronic systems like antilock service work, see Servicing the Doing Your Own brakes, traction control, and stability Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on Service Work control.
Page 295: Hood
10-4 Vehicle Care Hood 3. After you have partially lifted the hood, gas struts will To open the hood: automatically take over to lift and hold the hood in the fully open position. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly.
Page 296 Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview...
Page 297: Engine Cover
10-6 Vehicle Care 1. Remote Negative ( ) Terminal. 8. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of Engine Cover See Jump Starting on View). See Checking Engine page 10-67. Oil under Engine Oil on page 10-7. 2. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10-29. 9.
Page 298: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-7 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean paper towel or cloth, It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine then push it back in all the way. oil level at each fuel fill.
Page 299 10-8 Vehicle Care Selecting the Right Engine Oil Caution Caution Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil Do not add too much oil. Oil Failure to use the recommended specification and viscosity grade. levels above or below the engine oil can result in engine See Recommended Fluids and acceptable operating range...
Page 300: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-9 Engine Oil Additives/Engine Used oil can be a threat to the necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE environment. If you change your OIL SOON message comes on. Oil Flushes own oil, be sure to drain all the oil Change the oil as soon as possible Do not add anything to the oil.
Page 301: Automatic Transmission
10-10 Vehicle Care How to Reset the Engine Oil engine oil life system has not Automatic Transmission been reset. Repeat the Life System Fluid procedure. Reset the system whenever the It is not necessary to check the If the vehicle has Driver Information engine oil is changed so that the transmission fluid level.
Page 302: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care 10-11 The transmission fluid will not reach from vehicle) to release loose dust 4. Inspect or replace the air the end of the dipstick unless the and dirt. If the filter remains covered cleaner/filter. transmission is at operating with dirt, a new filter is required.
Page 303: Cooling System
10-12 Vehicle Care Cooling System Warning Caution The cooling system allows the An electric engine cooling fan Using coolant other than engine to maintain the correct ® under the hood can start up even DEX-COOL can cause working temperature. when the engine is not running premature engine, heater core, and can cause injury.
Page 304 Vehicle Care 10-13 What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Caution (Continued) drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. If using this mixture, Warning mixture can freeze and crack nothing else needs to be added. engine cooling parts. The repairs This mixture: Adding only plain water or some would not be covered by the...
Page 305: Recovery Tank
10-14 Vehicle Care Check to see if coolant is visible in When the engine is hot, the level Caution the coolant recovery tank. If the could be higher than the FULL coolant inside the coolant recovery COLD mark or the FULL COLD ISO This vehicle has a specific tank is boiling, do not do anything symbol mark.
Page 306 Vehicle Care 10-15 How to Add Coolant to the 2. Remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, Radiator including the upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the Warning pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one Steam and scalding liquids from a full turn.
Page 307: Engine Overheating
10-16 Vehicle Care 6. Reinstall the cap on the coolant Caution recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off. If the pressure cap is not tightly 7. Start the engine and let it run installed, coolant loss and until the upper radiator hose possible engine damage may feels warm.
Page 308 Vehicle Care 10-17 You may decide not to lift the hood If Steam Is Coming from the Warning (Continued) when this warning appears, but Engine Compartment instead get service help right away. See Overheated Engine See Roadside Assistance Program Warning Protection Operating Mode on on page 13-5.
Page 309: Overheated Engine Protection
10-18 Vehicle Care If the overheat warning is displayed If there is no sign of steam, idle the Caution with no sign of steam: engine for three minutes while parked. If the warning is still 1. Turn the air conditioning off. After driving in the overheated displayed, turn off the engine until it engine protection operating...
Page 310: Power Steering Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-19 Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering What to Use Fluid To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and To check the power steering fluid: Lubricants on page 11-12. Always 1. Turn the key off and let the use the proper fluid.
Page 311: Brakes
10-20 Vehicle Care Adding Washer Fluid Brakes Caution When the windshield washer fluid This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc reservoir is low, a WASHER FLUID Do not use engine coolant brake pads have built-in wear LOW ADD FLUID message will be (antifreeze) in the windshield indicators that make a high-pitched displayed on the Driver Information...
Page 312: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-21 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 313 10-22 Vehicle Care A fluid leak in the brake When the brake fluid falls to a low Caution hydraulic system can also cause level, the brake warning light comes a low fluid level. Have the brake on. See Brake System Warning Using the wrong fluid can hydraulic system fixed, since a Light on page 5-20.
Page 314: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-23 Battery Infrequent Usage: Remove the Starter Switch Check black, negative ( ) cable from the Refer to the replacement number on battery to keep the battery from Warning the original battery label when a running down. new battery is needed. When you are doing this Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative ( ) cable from the...
Page 315: Function Check
10-24 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission 3. With the engine off, turn the Park Brake and P (Park) ignition on, but do not start the Shift Lock Control Mechanism Check engine. Without applying the Function Check regular brake, try to move the Warning shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort.
Page 316: Wiper Blade Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-25 To check the P (Park) be covered by your warranty. Do mechanism's holding ability: not allow the wiper blade arm to With the engine running, shift to touch the windshield. P (Park). Then release the 4. Repeat the steps for the other parking brake followed by the blade.
Page 317: Headlamp Aiming
10-26 Vehicle Care 2. Push the release lever (2) to Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement disengage the hook and push Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement the wiper arm (1) out of the should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on blade assembly (3).
Page 318: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 10-27 To replace one of these bulbs: 6. Turn the bulb socket License Plate Lamp counterclockwise and pull it 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate To replace one of these bulbs: straight out to remove it from the on page 2-8.
Page 319: Replacement Bulbs
10-28 Vehicle Care 8. Push on the lamp side opposite Electrical System the clip until the lamp assembly snaps into place. High Voltage Devices and Wiring Replacement Bulbs Bulb Exterior Lamp Warning Number License Plate Lamp 194 LL Exposure to high voltage can cause shock, burns, and even Rear Turn 7443 NA...
Page 320: Electrical System
Vehicle Care 10-29 Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Overload Breakers An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The vehicle has fuses and circuit The wiring circuits in your vehicle some cases to remain off. Have the breakers to protect against an are protected from short circuits by headlamp wiring checked right away...
Page 321 10-30 Vehicle Care Lift the cover for access to the fuse/ relay block. Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. To remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out.
Page 322 Vehicle Care 10-31 The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and ECM/ Engine Control HVAC BLWR Heating, features shown. FPM IGN Module/Fuel Pump Ventilation, and Air Fuses Usage Control Module Conditioning A/C CLTCH Air Conditioning Ignition...
Page 323 10-32 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Relays Usage TRLR Trailer Back-up HID/ High Intensity RT HI BEAM Right High-Beam Headlamp BCK/UP Lamps LO BEAM Discharge (HID) Low-Beam RT LO BEAM Right Low-Beam TRLR BRK Trailer Brake Headlamps Headlamp TRLR Trailer Parking HORN Horn...
Page 324: Block
Vehicle Care 10-33 The vehicle may not be equipped Relays Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Windshield Wiper features shown. Fuses Usage WPR HI Windshield Wiper High Speed GMC NON HID = Lo Beam Instrument Panel Fuse GMC NON HID = Block High Shutter Chevy = Fog...
Page 325 10-34 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage DRL/ Daytime Running Rear Park Assist/ LO BEAM Lamps Relay/Low DET/URS Side Blind Zone Beam Headlamps Alert/Forward Relay Collision Alert/ Universal Remote DSPLY Display System FRT WSW Front Windshield Power Mirrors, Washer Liftgate Release HTD/ Heated/Cooling PWR MODE Power Mode...
Page 326: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care 10-35 Wheels and Tires Relays Usage Relays Usage Driver Side Power DRL/ Daytime Running Tires PWR/SEAT Seat Relay LO BEAM Lamps Relay/ Low-Beam Every new GM vehicle has Passenger Side Headlamps Relay high-quality tires made by a PWR/SEAT Power Seat Relay leading tire manufacturer.
Page 327: All-Season Tires
10-36 Vehicle Care All-Season Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) This vehicle may come with and a serious crash. See Worn or old tires can all-season tires. These tires are Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the tread designed to provide good overall performance on most road surfaces page 9-9.
Page 328: Winter Tires
Vehicle Care 10-37 Use only radial ply tires of the Winter Tires Tire Sidewall Labeling same size, load range, and This vehicle was not originally Useful information about a tire is speed rating as the original equipped with winter tires. Winter equipment tires.
Page 329 10-38 Vehicle Care and service description. See the digits represent the week (01 performance factors: treadwear, Tire Size illustration later in this 52) and the last two digits, the traction, and temperature section. year. For example, the third resistance. For more information week of the year 2010 would see Uniform Tire Quality (2) TPC Spec (Tire...
Page 330: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 10-39 (2) Temporary Use Only (4) Maximum Cold Inflation criteria have a TPC specification compact spare tire or temporary Load Limit Maximum load that code molded onto the sidewall. use tire should not be driven at can be carried and the GM's TPC specifications meet or speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph).
Page 331: Tire Terminology And Definitions
10-40 Vehicle Care vehicle tire engineered to (5) Rim Diameter Diameter of automatic transmission, power standards set by the U.S. Tire the wheel in inches. windows, power seats, and air and Rim Association. conditioning. (6) Service Description These (2) Tire Width The three-digit characters represent the load Aspect Ratio...
Page 332 Vehicle Care 10-41 before a tire has built up heat GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure from driving. See Tire Pressure Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to on page 10-43. Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated.
Page 333 10-42 Vehicle Care 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 334: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-43 Vehicle Capacity Weight The Tire and Loading Caution number of designated seating Information label on the vehicle positions multiplied by indicates the original equipment Neither tire underinflation 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated tires and the correct cold tire nor overinflation is good.
Page 335: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-44 Vehicle Care How to Check Recheck the tire pressure with tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire the tire gauge. Use a good quality pocket-type inflation pressure for those tires.) gauge to check tire pressure. Return the valve caps on the As an added safety feature, your Proper tire inflation cannot be valve stems to prevent leaks...
Page 336: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 10-45 not reached the level to trigger Always check the TPMS malfunction monitor the air pressure in the tires illumination of the TPMS low tire telltale after replacing one or more and transmits the tire pressure pressure telltale. tires or wheels on your vehicle to readings to a receiver located in the ensure that the replacement or...
Page 337 10-46 Vehicle Care A message to check the pressure in A Tire and Loading Information label Caution (Continued) a specific tire displays in the Driver shows the size of the original Information Center (DIC). The low equipment tires and the correct the GM approved tire sealant tire pressure warning light and the inflation pressure for the tires when...
Page 338 Vehicle Care 10-47 Replacement tires or wheels do TPMS sensor. The malfunction performed after replacing a spare not match the original equipment light and DIC message should tire with a road tire containing the tires or wheels. Tires and wheels go off after the road tire is TPMS sensor.
Page 339: Tire Inspection
10-48 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching process 6. Proceed to the passenger side Tire Inspection is outlined below: front tire, and repeat the We recommend that the tires, procedure in Step 5. 1. Set the parking brake. including the spare tire, if the 7.
Page 340: Tire Rotation
Vehicle Care 10-49 The tire has a puncture, cut, Anytime unusual wear is If the vehicle has a compact or other damage that cannot noticed, rotate the tires as soon spare tire, do not include it in the be repaired well because of as possible, check for proper tire tire rotation.
Page 341: When It Is Time For New
10-50 Vehicle Care Check that the spare tire, if the Treadwear indicators are one way to Warning tell when it is time for new tires. vehicle has one, is stored Treadwear indicators appear when properly. Push, pull, and then try Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) to rotate or turn the tire.
Page 342: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-51 Vehicle Storage replacement tires are needed, Braking and handling GM strongly recommends performance may be adversely Tires age when stored normally buying tires with the same TPC affected if all the tires are not mounted on a parked vehicle. Park Spec rating.
Page 343: Different Size Tires And Wheels
10-52 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading Warning Warning Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the Tires could explode during Using bias-ply tires on the vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits improper service. Attempting vehicle may cause the wheel on page 9-9.
Page 344: Uniform Tire Quality
Vehicle Care 10-53 Treadwear 200 Traction AA must also conform to federal Warning Temperature A safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire If different sized wheels are used, The following information relates Performance Criteria (TPC) there may not be an acceptable to the system developed by the standards.
Page 345: Wheel Alignment And Tire
10-54 Vehicle Care habits, service practices and Temperature overloaded. Excessive speed, differences in road underinflation, or excessive The temperature grades are A characteristics and climate. loading, either separately or in (the highest), B, and C, combination, can cause heat representing the tire's resistance Traction buildup and possible tire failure.
Page 346: Wheel Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-55 Wheel Replacement Used Replacement Wheels Warning Replace any wheel that is bent, Warning Using the wrong replacement cracked, or badly rusted or wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming Replacing a wheel with a used loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and nuts can be dangerous.
Page 347: If A Tire Goes Flat
10-56 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat Warning (Continued) Warning It is unusual for a tire to blow out parts. The area damaged by the Driving on a flat tire will cause while driving, especially if the tires tire chains could cause loss of permanent damage to the tire.
Page 348: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 10-57 When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Warning (Continued) Warning use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of changing a flat tire. If it is used for Changing a tire can be the wheel blocks (1).
Page 349 10-58 Vehicle Care 4. Turn the jack on its side, with the Removing the Spare Tire bottom facing toward you. The compact spare tire is located 5. Pull the jack straight out, bottom under the vehicle, in front of the rear first.
Page 350 Vehicle Care 10-59 1. Open the storage compartment 5. Tilt the retainer and slip it 2. If the vehicle has a wheel cover, door of the convenience through the wheel opening to loosen the plastic nut caps with center (1) that is nearest the remove the spare tire from the the wheel wrench.
Page 351 10-60 Vehicle Care Caution (Continued) damaged. Do not use an impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts if this vehicle has wheel locks. Triangle Shown, Without Similar 3. Loosen the wheel nuts but do not remove them using the The triangle may be located 4.
Page 352 Vehicle Care 10-61 5. Attach the wrench to the jack, Warning (Continued) and turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head 7.6 cm (3 in). damage, be sure to fit the jack lift 6. Do not raise the vehicle yet. Put head into the proper location the compact spare tire near you.
Page 353 10-62 Vehicle Care mounting surface. Make sure Warning (Continued) Caution the rounded end is toward the wheel. changing a wheel, remove any Improperly tightened wheel nuts 13. Lower the vehicle by attaching rust or dirt from places where the can lead to brake pulsation and the wrench to the jack and wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 354 Vehicle Care 10-63 14. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in 2. Reinstall the plastic spare tire Warning (Continued) a crisscross sequence, as heat shield on the compact shown. spare tire. the vehicle was being driven, the 3. Slide the cable retainer through tire might contact a person or Caution the center of the wheel and start...
Page 355 10-64 Vehicle Care Storing the Flat Tire 3. Put the flat tire in the rear storage area with the valve stem pointing toward the rear of the vehicle. 4. Pull the cable (1) through the door striker (5), the center of the wheel (4), and the plastic spare tire heat shield (3), as shown.
Page 356 Vehicle Care 10-65 7. Pull on the cable to make sure it Storing the Tools 3. Turn the jack (3) on its side and is secure. place down on the holding bracket. 4. Reinstall the wing bolt (2) by turning clockwise. 5.
Page 357: Compact Spare Tire
10-66 Vehicle Care Compact Spare Tire (50 mph). To conserve the tread of Caution the spare tire, have the standard tire repaired or replaced as soon as Warning When the compact spare is convenient and return the spare tire installed, do not take the vehicle to the storage area.
Page 358: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 10-67 Jump Starting 2. Get the vehicles close enough Caution so the jumper cables can reach, For more information about the but be sure the vehicles are not Ignoring these steps could result vehicle battery, see Battery on touching each other.
Page 359 10-68 Vehicle Care 4. Open the hoods and locate the Caution Warning (Continued) positive (+) and negative ( ) terminal locations on the other If any accessories are left on or add water to take care of that vehicle. Your vehicle has a plugged in during the jump first.
Page 360 Vehicle Care 10-69 5. Check that the jumper cables do 8. Now connect the black not have loose or missing negative ( ) cable to the insulation. If they do, you could negative ( ) terminal of the good get a shock. The vehicles could battery.
Page 361: Towing The Vehicle
10-70 Vehicle Care 9. Connect the other end of the Towing the Vehicle Caution negative ( ) cable to the remote negative ( ) terminal of the dead If the jumper cables are Caution battery. connected or removed in the Your vehicle has a remote Incorrectly towing a disabled wrong order, electrical shorting...
Page 362: Recreational Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-71 The proper towing equipment. Recreational Vehicle by putting the front wheels on a See your dealer or trailering dolly. See Dolly Towing later in this Towing professional for additional advice section. and equipment Recreational vehicle towing means If the vehicle is all-wheel-drive, it recommendations.
Page 363 10-72 Vehicle Care 4. Turn the ignition to ACC/ Caution (Continued) Caution ACCESSORY. 5. Shift the transmission to damaged. Be sure to follow all Do not tow a vehicle with the front N (Neutral). steps of the dinghy towing drive wheels on the ground if one procedure prior to and after of the front tires is a compact 6.
Page 364 Vehicle Care 10-73 All-wheel-drive vehicles must not be 2. Move the shift lever to P (Park). towed with two wheels on the 3. Set the parking brake. ground. To properly tow these 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a vehicles, they should be placed on straight-ahead position with a a platform trailer with all four wheels clamping device designed for...
Page 365: Appearance Care
10-74 Vehicle Care Appearance Care washed. This could cause damage Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Exterior Care products can be obtained from If using an automatic car wash, your dealer. Follow all Locks follow the car wash instructions. The manufacturer directions regarding windshield wiper and rear window correct product usage, necessary...
Page 366 Vehicle Care 10-75 calcium chloride and other salts, ice The bright metal moldings on the Caution (Continued) melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle are aluminum or stainless sap, bird droppings, chemicals from steel. To prevent damage always may damage it. Use only industrial chimneys, etc., can follow these cleaning instructions: non-abrasive waxes and polishes...
Page 367 10-76 Vehicle Care Aftermarket appearance caps or Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Air Intakes covers while the lamps are Lenses, Emblems, Decals and Clear debris from the air intakes, illuminated, due to excessive Stripes between the hood and windshield heat generated. when washing the vehicle. Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap Caution...
Page 368 Vehicle Care 10-77 Weatherstrips Wheels and Trim Aluminum Caution or Chrome Apply Dielectric silicone grease on weatherstrips to make them last Use a soft, clean cloth with mild To avoid surface damage, do not longer, seal better, and not stick or soap and water to clean the wheels.
Page 369: Interior Care
10-78 Vehicle Care Inspect power steering for proper repair shop applies anti-corrosion Interior Care hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, material to parts repaired or To prevent dirt particle abrasions, chafing, etc. replaced to restore corrosion regularly clean the vehicle's interior. protection. Visually check constant velocity joint Immediately remove any soils.
Page 370 Vehicle Care 10-79 Do not use laundry detergents or remain on the surface being Caution dishwashing soaps with cleaned for extended periods degreasers. For liquid cleaners, of time. To prevent scratching, never use use approximately 20 drops per Cleaners may contain solvents that abrasive cleaners on automotive 3.8 L (1 gal) of water.
Page 371 10-80 Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and Start by vacuuming the surface center. Fold the cleaning cloth to Radio Displays using a soft brush attachment. If a a clean area frequently to rotating brush attachment is being For vehicles with high gloss...
Page 372 Vehicle Care 10-81 Instrument Panel, Leather, Cargo Cover and Caution (Continued) Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Convenience Net Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and these solvents can permanently Wash with warm water and mild Natural Open Pore Wood detergent. Do not use chlorine change the appearance and feel Surfaces bleach.
Page 373: Floor Mats
10-82 Vehicle Care Floor Mats brake pedal. Always check that the floor mats do not interfere with the pedals. Warning Use the floor mat with the If a floor mat is the wrong size or correct side up. Do not turn it over.
Page 374 Vehicle Care 10-83 Knob Retainer 2. Pull up on the floor mat. 3. Center the slot in the floor mat Some vehicles have floor mats with grommet with the knob on the a knob retainer. floor and set into position. 4.
Page 375 10-84 Vehicle Care NOTES...
Page 376: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil Maintenance Your vehicle is an important changes and tire rotations and investment. This section describes additional maintenance items like the required maintenance for the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper vehicle.
Page 377: Maintenance Schedule
11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. Because of the way people use Maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or Schedule There may need to be more competitive driving. frequent checks and services. The Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services Additional Required Services - service.
Page 378 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Visually inspect windshield wiper Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required blades for wear, cracking, Services Every 12 000 km/ When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL or contamination. See Exterior 7,500 mi SOON message displays, have the Care on page 10-74.
Page 379 11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect steering, Check starter switch. See Starter Check accelerator pedal for suspension, and chassis Switch Check on page 10-23. damage, high effort, or binding. components for damaged, loose, Replace if needed. Check automatic transmission or missing parts or signs of shift lock control function.
Page 380 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 381 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines (5) Or every five years, whichever Schedule Additional Required and hoses for proper hook-up, comes first. See Cooling System on Services - Normal routing, and condition. page 10-12. (1) Or every two years, whichever (3) Or every four years, whichever (6) Or every 10 years, whichever...
Page 382 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 383: Services
11-8 Service and Maintenance (4) Do not directly power wash the Special Application Additional transfer case output seals. High Services Maintenance and Care pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important case fluid.
Page 384 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Battery Brakes Hoses The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Hoses transport fluids and should the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. be regularly inspected to ensure additional electrical accessories. that there are no cracks or leaks.
Page 385 11-10 Service and Maintenance Trained dealer technicians can Shocks and Struts Tires inspect and recommend the right Shocks and struts help aid in control Tires need to be properly inflated, tires. Your dealer can also for a smoother ride. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining provide tire/wheel balancing the tires can save money and fuel, services to ensure smooth...
Page 386 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Wheel Alignment Windshield Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for For safety, appearance, and the Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver best viewing, keep the windshield and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance.
Page 387: Lubricants, And Parts
11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10-7. ®...
Page 388: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Release Pawl Category LB or GC-LB. Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No.
Page 389: Maintenance Records
11-14 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. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 390 Service and Maintenance 11-15 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 391 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 392: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 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) ....12-1 parts.
Page 393: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
Page 394 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3.6L V6 Engine Automatic 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in)
Page 395 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Page 396: Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
Page 397 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be...
Page 398: Customer Assistance
Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
Page 399: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Online Owner Experience 1-800-263-3777 (English) (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com 1-800-263-7854 (French) (Warranty Tracking 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Information): Track the vehicle s The Chevrolet online owner Telephone devices (TTYs)) warranty information. experience is a one-stop resource Roadside Assistance: that allows interaction with (Recall Information): View...
Page 400: Program
General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca (Canada) chevroletowner.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
Page 401 General Motors North America and to the service vehicle or is not a warranty service, or if the vehicle Chevrolet reserve the right to make regularly traveled or maintained was in a crash and cannot be any changes or discontinue the public road, which includes ice and driven.
Page 402: Program
Customer Information 13-7 Services Specific to permission to get local safety related. If it is, please call emergency road service. You will your dealership, let them know this, Canadian-Purchased Vehicles receive payment, up to $100, and ask for instructions. Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement after sending the original receipt If your dealer requests you to bring is up to 7 liters.
Page 403: Collision Damage Repair
13-8 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation is not a by GM for shuttle service. If U.S. It may not be possible to provide a part of the New Vehicle Limited customers arrange their own like vehicle as a courtesy rental. Warranty. A separate booklet transportation, limited Additional Program entitled Limited Warranty and...
Page 404 Customer Information 13-9 value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts center that has GM-trained be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the GM New technicians and comparable collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any equipment. related failures are not covered by Collision Parts Insuring the Vehicle...
Page 405 13-10 Customer Information If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage company may require you to have Repair Process Driver name, address, and insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. In the event that the vehicle requires Genuine GM Original Equipment damage repairs, GM recommends Driver license number.
Page 406: Service Publications Ordering Information
Customer Information 13-11 If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions Current and Past Models company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Technical Service Bulletins and you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. Manuals are available for current repair valuation based on that and past model GM vehicles.
Page 407: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)
13-12 Customer Information Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Reporting Safety Identification (RFID) Statement Defects RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that Reporting Safety Defects vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that pressure monitoring and ignition complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the to the United States system security, as well as in...
Page 408: Government
Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Administrator, NHTSA immediately, and notify General Chevrolet Motor Division 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Motors of Canada Limited. Call Chevrolet Customer Assistance Washington, D.C. 20590...
Page 409: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
13-14 Customer Information Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to recorded by your vehicle only if a...
Page 410 Customer Information 13-15 ® GM will not access this data or OnStar Infotainment System share it with others except: with the If the vehicle is equipped with If the vehicle is equipped with a consent of the vehicle owner or, ®...
Page 411 13-16 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 412: Onstar
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview existing public emergency service providers. OnStar may collect information about you and your vehicle, including location OnStar Overview information. See OnStar s Terms OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 and Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details OnStar Services...
Page 413: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar Receive On-Demand OnStar Services Press Diagnostics for a check of the Make a call, end a call, vehicle s key operating systems. Emergency or answer an incoming call. Receive Roadside Assistance. Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling With Automatic Crash Response, Manage WiFi Settings (if voice commands.
Page 414: Security
OnStar 14-3 Security 4. Follow the voice-guided 2. Say Repeat. System responds commands. with the last direction given, then OnStar provides services including responds with OnStar ready, Using Voice Commands Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote then a tone. During a Planned Route Ignition Block, and Roadside Get My Destination Assistance, if equipped.
Page 415: Connections
14-4 OnStar WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) pressure (if the vehicle is equipped Destination Download: Press with the tire pressure monitoring then request the Advisor to The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that system); or activate remote horn download directions to the provides a high-speed, wireless and lights.
Page 416 OnStar 14-5 OnStar Hands-Free Calling 4. Say Call. System responds: 4. Pick a name tag. System OK, dialing 911. responds: About to store <name This service allows calls to be made tag>. Does that sound OK? and received from the vehicle. Retrieve My Number 5.
Page 417: Vehicle Diagnostics
14-6 OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, Press to request account transfer...
Page 418 OnStar 14-7 in that area. The wireless service Services for People with OnStar Personal Identification provider must also have coverage, Disabilities Number (PIN) network capacity, reception, and Advisors provide services to help A PIN is needed to access some of technology compatible with OnStar subscribers with physical disabilities the OnStar services, like Remote...
Page 419 14-8 OnStar Potential Issues A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is OnStar cannot perform Remote Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected. Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Advisor may give a verbal route or Assistance after the vehicle has...
Page 420 OnStar 14-9 Third parties may unlawfully THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED unzip: intercept or access transmissions AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF This is version 2005-Feb-10 of and private communications without ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR the Info-ZIP copyright and license. consent. IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT The definitive version of this LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES document should be available...
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Page 422 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ..... 10-74 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-28 Interior .
Page 423 INDEX Bulb Replacement ... . 10-28 Cargo Fog Lamps ....6-4 Cover .
Page 424 INDEX Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Cooling System ....10-12 Air Conditioning ....8-1 Engine Messages .
Page 425 INDEX Drive Systems Engine (cont'd) Cooling System ... . . 10-12 All-Wheel Drive ..9-25, 10-23 Electrical Equipment, Driver Information Cooling System Messages . . .5-36 Add-On .
Page 426 INDEX Fuel ......9-42 Gauges (cont'd) Speedometer ....5-13 Additives .
Page 427: Heated And Cooled Front
INDEX Headlamps (cont'd) Flash-to-Pass ....6-2 Ignition Positions ....9-14 Labeling, Tire Sidewall .
Page 428: For Children (Latch)
INDEX Lighting Locks Messages Delayed Entry ....6-7 Automatic Door ....2-7 Airbag System .
Page 429 INDEX Mirrors Operating Mode Automatic Dimming Overheated Engine Object Detection System Rearview ....2-17 Protection ....10-18 Messages .
Page 430 INDEX Parking Pregnancy, Using Safety Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ..9-38 Brake ......9-27 Belts .
Page 431 i-10 INDEX Reporting Safety Defects Seats (cont'd) Rear ......3-9 Canadian Government ..13-13 Safety Belts .
Page 432 INDEX i-11 Servicing the Airbag ... 3-34 Steering ......9-4 Settings .
Page 433 i-12 INDEX Tires (cont'd) Transmission Vehicle (cont'd) Load Limits ....9-9 Terminology and Automatic .....9-22 Definitions .
Page 434 INDEX i-13 Wiper Blade Replacement ..10-25 Wipers Warning Rear Washer ....5-5 Brake System Light ...5-20 Wiring, High Voltage Lane Departure (LDW) .
Page 435 i-14 INDEX NOTES...

Chevrolet Traverse 2015 Owner's Manual

Keys, Doors, and

Front Seats

Head Restraints

3-1 Seats and

Rear Seats

Airbag System

Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Instrument Panel Storage Compartments

Instruments and Controls

Lighting 6-1 Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting

7-1 Infotainment System Audio Players Introduction

Introduction

Radio

Phone

Settings

Driving and

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Drive Systems

Brakes

Ride Control Systems

Cruise Control

Driver Assistance Systems

Fuel

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