Chevrolet Traverse 2013 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Traverse 2013 Owner's Manual

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Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12
2013 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-41
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-48
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-35
Black plate (1,1)
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-13
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-21
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-27
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-31
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-49

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  • Page 1 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (1,1) 2013 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage .
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (2,1) 2013 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .
  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (3,1) Introduction Please refer to the purchase Canadian Vehicle Owners documentation relating to your Propriétaires Canadiens specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle.
  • Page 4 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (4,1) Introduction Danger, Warnings, and This means there is Symbols something that could result in Cautions The vehicle has components and property or vehicle damage. This labels that use symbols instead of...
  • Page 5: Onstar

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (5,1) Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Exterior Lamps : Power Here are some additional symbols : Fog Lamps : Remote Vehicle Start that may be found on the vehicle...
  • Page 6 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (6,1) Introduction NOTES...
  • Page 7: Lighting

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (1,1) In Brief In Brief Mirror Adjustment ... . 1-11 Performance and Maintenance ® Steering Wheel StabiliTrak System ..1-23 Adjustment .
  • Page 8 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (2,1) In Brief Instrument Panel...
  • Page 9: Information

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (3,1) In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8 10. 7. Exterior Lamp Controls on 15. Steering Wheel Controls on page 6 1. page 5 2 (If Equipped).
  • Page 10 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (4,1) In Brief 20. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on Initial Drive page 5 5. Information Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button. See This section provides a brief ® StabiliTrak...
  • Page 11: Door Locks

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (5,1) 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.
  • Page 12 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (6,1) 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).
  • Page 13 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (7,1) In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in Manual Seats place. Move the lever (2) up or down to raise or lower the seat.
  • Page 14 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (8,1) In Brief 3. Lumbar Control Memory Features Second Row Seats To adjust a power seat, if equipped: Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control (1) forward or rearward.
  • Page 15 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (9,1) In Brief Third Row Seats Heated and Ventilated Seats The third row seatbacks can be folded forward, and the seats can be removed. To fold the third row seatback: 1.
  • Page 16: Head Restraint Adjustment

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (10,1) 1-10 In Brief Press the button once for the Safety Belts Passenger Sensing highest setting. With each press of System the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting.
  • Page 17: Mirror Adjustment

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (11,1) In Brief 1-11 The passenger airbag status 3. Return the switch to the center Folding Mirrors indicator will light on the instrument to deselect the mirror. For vehicles with manual folding panel when the vehicle is started.
  • Page 18: Interior Lighting

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (12,1) 1-12 In Brief Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Interior Lighting Adjustment Adjustment Dome Lamps Adjust the rearview mirror to clearly The dome lamps are in the view the area behind the vehicle.
  • Page 19: In Brief

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (13,1) In Brief 1-13 The dome lamp override button is Reading Lamps AUTO: Automatic operation of the next to the exterior lamps control. headlamps at normal brightness and Press the button near each lamp to other exterior lamps.
  • Page 20: Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (14,1) 1-14 In Brief Windshield Wiper/Washer Windshield Washer FRONT : Press the button at The windshield wiper/washer lever the end of the lever to spray washer is located on the left side of the fluid on the windshield.
  • Page 21: Climate Controls

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (15,1) In Brief 1-15 Climate Controls 1. Fan Control 5. Air Delivery Mode Control 2. REAR (Rear Climate Control) 6. Air Conditioning 3. Temperature Control 7. Rear Window Defogger...
  • Page 22: System

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (16,1) 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.
  • Page 23: Radio(S)

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (17,1) In Brief 1-17 Vehicle Features : Change the display between the radio station frequency and the Radio(s) time, if equipped. While the ignition is off, press to display the time.
  • Page 24 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (18,1) 1-18 In Brief page of favorites can contain any Radio with Touchscreen combination of AM, FM, or SiriusXM stations. See AM-FM Radio (Radio without Touchscreen) on page 7 11 or AM-FM Radio (Radio with Touchscreen) on page 7 12.
  • Page 25: Satellite Radio

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (19,1) In Brief 1-19 Press OK or the Back screen 1. From the AM, FM, or SiriusXM : Press to go to the Home Page. button to save the adjustments...
  • Page 26: Portable Audio Devices

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (20,1) 1-20 In Brief SiriusXM Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices Steering Wheel Controls Service This vehicle may have an auxiliary SiriusXM is a satellite radio service input on the radio faceplate and a...
  • Page 27: Cruise Control

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (21,1) In Brief 1-21 SRCE: Press to switch between Cruise Control : Press to disengage cruise the radio, CD, and for equipped control without erasing the set vehicles, DVD, front auxiliary, and speed from memory.
  • Page 28: Ultrasonic Parking Assist

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (22,1) 1-22 In Brief Some vehicles do not have the Power Outlets buttons shown, however some of The vehicle has 12-volt accessory the menus can be viewed by using power outlets which can be used to the trip odometer reset stem.
  • Page 29: Universal Remote System

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (23,1) In Brief 1-23 Universal Remote System Performance and Maintenance ® StabiliTrak System The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin, and the StabiliTrak system that assists...
  • Page 30: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (24,1) 1-24 In Brief Tire Pressure Monitor tire pressures are getting low and 2. If the vehicle has Driver the tires need to be inflated to the Information Center (DIC) This vehicle may have a Tire proper pressure.
  • Page 31: Onstar Overview

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (25,1) In Brief 1-25 Combine several trips into a 4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. Roadside Assistance and OnStar single trip. (U.S. and Canada) See Engine Oil Life System on Replace the vehicle's tires with page 10 9.
  • Page 32 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (26,1) 1-26 In Brief NOTES...
  • Page 33 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (1,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-14 Windows Power Mirrors .
  • Page 34 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (2,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Check the location. Other If locked out of the vehicle, call vehicles or objects may be Roadside Assistance. See Roadside blocking the signal.
  • Page 35: Keys, Doors, And Windows

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (3,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows when is pressed again within (Power Liftgate): Press and hold until the liftgate begins to move five seconds. See Vehicle to open or close the liftgate. The...
  • Page 36: Remote Vehicle Start

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (4,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Twist the tool until the Programming Transmitters to When replacing the transmitter is separated. battery, do not touch any of the the Vehicle circuitry on the transmitter.
  • Page 37 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (5,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Do not use the remote start feature vehicle's lights cannot be seen, After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert and turn the key if the vehicle is low on fuel.
  • Page 38: Door Locks

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (6,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Conditions in Which the For example, if and then WARNING (Continued) Remote Start Will Not Work pressed again after the vehicle has been running for five minutes,...
  • Page 39: Power Door Locks

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (7,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows To lock or unlock a door manually: Pressing the power lock switch twice or the lock button on the RKE From the inside use the door transmitter twice will override the lock knob on the window sill.
  • Page 40: Lockout Protection

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (8,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Lockout Protection Doors This feature protects you from Liftgate locking the key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a front door is open.
  • Page 41 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (9,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows (RKE) transmitter twice. See The power liftgate can be power WARNING (Continued) Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) opened and closed in the System Operation on page 2 2.
  • Page 42 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (10,1) 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows continue to completion. If the If more obstacles are encountered on the same power cycle, the power vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) and...
  • Page 43: Vehicle Security

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (11,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Manual Operation of Power To open the liftgate, press the touch Vehicle Security pad on the outside of the liftgate Liftgate This vehicle has theft-deterrent handle and lift up.
  • Page 44: Immobilizer

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (12,1) 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 30 seconds. The content during the 10-second pre-alarm, the 2. Press theft-deterrent alarm is not alarm goes off. The headlamps flash 3. Get out of the vehicle, close the...
  • Page 45: Immobilizer Operation

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (13,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Immobilizer Operation vehicle will be discouraged because It is possible for the PASS-Key III+ of the high number of electrical key decoder to learn the transponder ®...
  • Page 46: Exterior Mirrors

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (14,1) 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. After the engine has started, turn Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. Convex Mirrors 4. Insert the key to be programmed...
  • Page 47: Folding Mirrors

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (15,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Folding Mirrors Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors For vehicles with manual folding Reset the power folding mirrors if: mirrors, push the mirror toward the vehicle.
  • Page 48: Heated Mirrors

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (16,1) 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Heated Mirrors Driving with the Blind Spot 1. When the approaching vehicle is a long distance away, the image Mirror For vehicles with heated mirrors:...
  • Page 49: Interior Mirrors

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (17,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 vehicle. Check the blind spot Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming mirror for a vehicle in the blind Rearview Mirror zone. Then, glance over your...
  • Page 50: Windows

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (18,1) 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a WARNING pulsing sound when either rear...
  • Page 51 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (19,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Express-Up/Express-Down 2. Press and continue to hold the Rear Window Lockout window switch until the window Windows is fully open. A window with the express-up/down 3.
  • Page 52: Sun Visors

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (20,1) 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Sun Visors Roof Sunroof The ignition must be in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active to operate the sunroof and power sunshade.
  • Page 53 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (21,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Express-open/Express-close: From the closed position, 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 54 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (22,1) 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES...
  • Page 55 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (1,1) Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-16 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .
  • Page 56: Seats And Restraints

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (2,1) 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.
  • Page 57: Front Seats

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (3,1) Seats and Restraints To adjust the head restraint Front Seats 2. Driver Seat Height Adjustment rearward, press the button located Lever on the side of the head restraint, Seat Adjustment 3.
  • Page 58: Power Seat Adjustment

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (4,1) Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment To adjust a power seat, if equipped: Lumbar Adjustment Move the seat forward or Manual Lumbar rearward by sliding the control (1) forward or rearward.
  • Page 59: Reclining Seatbacks

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (5,1) 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.
  • Page 60: Memory Seats

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (6,1) 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.
  • Page 61 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (7,1) Seats and Restraints 2. Press and hold 1 until This feature is turned on or off using If this feature is programmed on in the vehicle personalization menu.
  • Page 62: Heated And Ventilated Front

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (8,1) Seats and Restraints Heated and Ventilated the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one Front Seats for the lowest. The passenger heated seat may WARNING take longer to heat up.
  • Page 63: Rear Seats

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (9,1) 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.
  • Page 64 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (10,1) 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).
  • Page 65: Third Row Seats

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (11,1) Seats and Restraints 3-11 Third Row Seats To fold the third row seatback: 1. Remove anything on or under the seat. WARNING Using the third row seating...
  • Page 66 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (12,1) 3-12 Seats and Restraints Returning the Seat to the 3. Push and pull on the seatback to Removing the Third Row Seats make sure it is locked in place.
  • Page 67: Safety Belts

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (13,1) Seats and Restraints 3-13 5. Remove the seat by tilting it 2. Place the seat on the vehicle Safety Belts slightly upward, and then pulling floor so that the front seat hooks...
  • Page 68 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (14,1) 3-14 Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing WARNING (Continued) safety belts makes such good sense. It is extremely dangerous to ride...
  • Page 69: How To Wear Safety Belts

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (15,1) Seats and Restraints 3-15 Wear the shoulder belt over the Also, in nearly all states and in shoulder and across the chest. all Canadian provinces, the law These parts of the body are best requires wearing safety belts.
  • Page 70: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (16,1) 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...
  • Page 71 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (17,1) Seats and Restraints 3-17 5. If equipped with a shoulder belt Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster height adjuster, move it to the The vehicle has a shoulder belt height that is right for you.
  • Page 72 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (18,1) 3-18 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the front outboard This vehicle may have rear safety occupants.
  • Page 73 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (19,1) Seats and Restraints 3-19 Here is how to install a comfort 1. For the outboard positions, guide to the safety belt: remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior body.
  • Page 74 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (20,1) 3-20 Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 2. Place the guide over the belt 3.
  • Page 75: Safety Belt Use During

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (21,1) Seats and Restraints 3-21 To remove and store the comfort A pregnant woman should wear a use it for securing child seats. To guide, squeeze the belt edges...
  • Page 76: Safety Belt Care

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (22,1) 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.
  • Page 77: Airbag System

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (23,1) Seats and Restraints 3-23 Airbag System The vehicle may have the following are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an...
  • Page 78 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (24,1) 3-24 Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) safety belts. Everyone in the should sit as far back as possible not for young children and infants.
  • Page 79: Where Are The Airbags

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (25,1) Seats and Restraints 3-25 The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 15 for more information.
  • Page 80 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (26,1) 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...
  • Page 81: When Should An Airbag

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (27,1) Seats and Restraints 3-27 When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the The front center airbag, if equipped, direction of the impact, and how...
  • Page 82: What Makes An Airbag

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (28,1) 3-28 Seats and Restraints or on the non-struck side of a How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many types of collisions, primarily vehicle in a side impact. Roof-rail...
  • Page 83 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (29,1) Seats and Restraints 3-29 The parts of the airbag that come WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may...
  • Page 84: Passenger Sensing

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (30,1) 3-30 Seats and Restraints other parts. The service manual certain conditions. No other airbag for the vehicle covers the need is affected by the passenger to replace other parts.
  • Page 85 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (31,1) Seats and Restraints 3-31 A front outboard passenger Never put a rear-facing child seat in WARNING (Continued) takes his/her weight off of the the front. This is because the risk to seat for a period of time.
  • Page 86 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (32,1) 3-32 Seats and Restraints For some children, including If the On Indicator Is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the children in child restraints, and for...
  • Page 87 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (33,1) Seats and Restraints 3-33 If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material in the Index for additional from the seat, such as blankets,...
  • Page 88: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (34,1) 3-34 Seats and Restraints indicator will be lit, and the WARNING WARNING airbag readiness light on the instrument panel will also be lit. Stowing of articles under the...
  • Page 89: Airbag System Check

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (35,1) Seats and Restraints 3-35 belts, airbag sensing and diagnostic passenger sensing system. This Airbag System Check could either prevent proper module, steering wheel, instrument The airbag system does not need...
  • Page 90: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (36,1) 3-36 Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints replace airbag system parts. See Parts after a Crash your dealer for service.
  • Page 91 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (37,1) Seats and Restraints 3-37 Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer instructions that According to accident statistics, maintained for the length of the children and infants are safer when come with the booster seat state the trip? If yes, continue.
  • Page 92: Infants And Young

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (38,1) 3-38 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young WARNING (Continued) Children The child could move too far Everyone in a vehicle needs forward increasing the chance of protection! This includes infants and head and neck injury.
  • Page 93 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (39,1) Seats and Restraints 3-39 Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) WARNING protection for adults and older children, but not for young children Children who are up against, For example, in a crash at only and infants.
  • Page 94 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (40,1) 3-40 Seats and Restraints sure it is designed to be used in WARNING a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying A young child's hip bones are still...
  • Page 95: Child Restraint Systems

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (41,1) Seats and Restraints 3-41 Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint Rear-Facing Infant Seat...
  • Page 96: Where To Put The Restraint

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (42,1) 3-42 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a locate the nearest child safety seat crash if the child restraint is not inspection station.
  • Page 97 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (43,1) Seats and Restraints 3-43 We recommend that children and WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child...
  • Page 98: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (44,1) 3-44 Seats and Restraints better than others. Always make Lower Anchors and In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child sure the child restraint is properly Tethers for Children secured.
  • Page 99 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (45,1) Seats and Restraints 3-45 Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor.
  • Page 100 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (46,1) 3-46 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Second Row 60/40 Bench Third Row (Top Tether Anchor): Seating (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors.
  • Page 101: System

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (47,1) Seats and Restraints 3-47 Be sure to use an anchor on the that the top tether be attached, or if same side of the vehicle as the...
  • Page 102 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (48,1) 3-48 Seats and Restraints The vehicle may be equipped with a WARNING (Continued) WARNING front center airbag in the inboard side of the driver seat. Even with a...
  • Page 103 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (49,1) Seats and Restraints 3-49 1. Attach and tighten the lower 1.4. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child attachments to the lower anchors. If the child restraint...
  • Page 104: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (50,1) 3-50 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using Replacing LATCH System does not have a headrest Parts After a Crash or head restraint and you...
  • Page 105: Securing Child Restraints

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (51,1) Seats and Restraints 3-51 Securing Child Restraints Children (LATCH System) on 1. Put the child restraint on page 3 44 for top tether anchor the seat. (Rear Seat) locations.
  • Page 106 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (52,1) 3-52 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and...
  • Page 107: Front Passenger Seat

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (53,1) Seats and Restraints 3-53 Securing Child Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) (Front Passenger Seat) A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints The vehicle has airbags. A rear seat...
  • Page 108 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (54,1) 3-54 Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child seat in a 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires 3.
  • Page 109 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (55,1) Seats and Restraints 3-55 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...
  • Page 110 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (56,1) 3-56 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
  • Page 111: Storage

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (1,1) Storage Storage Storage Glove Box Compartments Lift the glove box handle to open it. Use the key to lock and unlock the Storage Compartments glove box. Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage .
  • Page 112: Cupholders

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (2,1) Storage Armrest Storage Center Console Storage There is additional storage under the armrest. Move the armrest all the way to the rear position, then Vehicles with a rear seat armrest...
  • Page 113: Additional Storage Features

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (3,1) Storage Additional Storage Cargo Management WARNING System Features An improperly latched and closed This vehicle has a cargo cargo cover, or cargo cover left in Cargo Cover...
  • Page 114: Convenience Net

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (4,1) Storage Convenience Net For vehicles with a convenience Roof Rack System net (4), attach it to the vehicle using only the cargo tie-downs (3) on WARNING each side. The net is used to store...
  • Page 115 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (5,1) Storage 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...
  • Page 116 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (6,1) Storage NOTES...
  • Page 117: Instruments And Controls

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (1,1) Instruments and Controls Instruments and Odometer ....5-12 Information Displays Tachometer .
  • Page 118: Controls

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (2,1) Instruments and Controls Security Messages ..5-37 Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-38 while driving.
  • Page 119 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (3,1) Instruments and Controls To select tracks on an iPod or USB SRCE (Source/Voice For vehicles with an uplevel radio: device: Recognition): Press to switch 1. Press and hold...
  • Page 120: Heated Steering Wheel

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (4,1) Instruments and Controls Heated Steering Wheel Windshield Wiper/Washer Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen The windshield wiper/washer lever to the windshield, carefully loosen or is located on the left side of the thaw them.
  • Page 121: Rear Window Wiper

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (5,1) Instruments and Controls Compass Zone (Wash): Press to spray washer WARNING fluid on the rear window. The The zone is set to zone eight upon window wiper will also come on.
  • Page 122 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (6,1) Instruments and Controls To adjust for compass variance, use 2. Find the vehicle's current It is suggested to calibrate away from tall buildings, utility wires, the following procedure: location and variance zone number on the map.
  • Page 123 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (7,1) Instruments and Controls Press FWD. To calibrate the compass, use the CALIBRATION COMPLETE for a following procedure: few seconds when the Turn clockwise. calibration is complete. The DIC...
  • Page 124: Power Outlets

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (8,1) Instruments and Controls Set Time: The power outlets are on the center 3. Press again to apply the stack below the climate controls, selected default, or let the...
  • Page 125 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (9,1) Instruments and Controls Certain accessory plugs may not be circuit, unplug the item and plug it compatible with the accessory back in or turn the Retained power outlet and could overload Accessory Power (RAP) off and vehicle and adapter fuses.
  • Page 126: Indicators

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (10,1) 5-10 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem with the vehicle.
  • Page 127 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (11,1) Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster English Uplevel Shown, Metric Similar...
  • Page 128: Odometer

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (12,1) 5-12 Instruments and Controls Speedometer Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge shows how much fuel is left The speedometer shows the in the tank.
  • Page 129: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (13,1) Instruments and Controls 5-13 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...
  • Page 130: Voltmeter Gauge

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (14,1) 5-14 Instruments and Controls 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.
  • Page 131: Airbag Readiness Light

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (15,1) Instruments and Controls 5-15 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.
  • Page 132: Passenger Airbag Status

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (16,1) 5-16 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status as a system check. If you use WARNING remote start, if equipped, to start the Indicator vehicle, you may not see the system If the airbag readiness light ever check.
  • Page 133: Indicator Lamp

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (17,1) Instruments and Controls 5-17 a check to show the light is working. Malfunction Malfunctions often are indicated by It should go out when the engine is the system before any problem is Indicator Lamp started.
  • Page 134 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (18,1) 5-18 Instruments and Controls Check that good quality fuel is costly repairs not covered by the If the light continues to flash, find a used. Poor fuel quality causes vehicle warranty.
  • Page 135: Brake System Warning

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (19,1) Instruments and Controls 5-19 Emissions Inspection and the ignition is turned to ON/RUN Brake System Warning while the engine is off. See your Maintenance Programs Light dealer for assistance in verifying...
  • Page 136: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (20,1) 5-20 Instruments and Controls This light may also come on due to The ABS warning light comes on WARNING (Continued) low brake fluid. See Brake Fluid on briefly when the ignition key is page 10 20.
  • Page 137: Tow/Haul Mode Light

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (21,1) Instruments and Controls 5-21 Tow/Haul Mode Light If it stays on, or comes on while If it does not, have the vehicle driving, there could be a problem serviced by your dealer.
  • Page 138: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (22,1) 5-22 Instruments and Controls When the Light Is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through...
  • Page 139: High-Beam On Light

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (23,1) Instruments and Controls 5-23 This light is also used to indicate the See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Information Displays status of the anti-theft alarm system Changer on page 6 2 for more when the ignition is turned off.
  • Page 140 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (24,1) 5-24 Instruments and Controls The outside air temperature and DIC Buttons (Vehicle Information): Press compass, if equipped, also display this button to display the oil life, The DIC has different displays...
  • Page 141 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (25,1) Instruments and Controls 5-25 will alert you to change the oil on a SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT select between ON or OFF. If you choose ON, the system will be...
  • Page 142 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (26,1) 5-26 Instruments and Controls message as a reminder that the information button again until the Blank Display DIC displays REAR TIRES kPa system has been turned off. See This display shows no information.
  • Page 143 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (27,1) Instruments and Controls 5-27 time. Pressing the trip odometer again, and then the retroactive reset For example, if driving in traffic and feature is activated, the display will...
  • Page 144: Buttons)

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (28,1) 5-28 Instruments and Controls Fuel Economy another display is being shown on average is calculated based on the the DIC. The timer will record up to various vehicle speeds recorded...
  • Page 145 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (29,1) Instruments and Controls 5-29 The DIC displays trip and vehicle To switch between English and To use the retroactive reset feature, press and hold the trip odometer...
  • Page 146 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (30,1) 5-30 Instruments and Controls OIL LIFE Remember, you must reset the OIL system automatically turns back on LIFE display yourself after each oil after each vehicle start. When the To access this display, the vehicle change.
  • Page 147: Vehicle Messages

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (31,1) Instruments and Controls 5-31 DISPLAY LANGUAGE Vehicle Messages The following are the possible messages that can be displayed To access this display, the vehicle Messages are displayed on the DIC and some information about them.
  • Page 148: Brake System Messages

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (32,1) 5-32 Instruments and Controls SERVICE BATTERY on the DIC display. If the message HOOD OPEN is still displayed or appears again CHARGING SYSTEM On some models, this message...
  • Page 149: Engine Cooling System

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (33,1) Instruments and Controls 5-33 PASSENGER DOOR OPEN Engine Cooling System occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument cluster Messages This message displays and a chime...
  • Page 150: Engine Oil Messages

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (34,1) 5-34 Instruments and Controls the engine speed above normal See Oil Life under Driver cause of the low oil pressure is idling speed. See Engine Information Center (DIC) (Without corrected.
  • Page 151: Fuel System Messages

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (35,1) Instruments and Controls 5-35 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...
  • Page 152: Object Detection System

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (36,1) 5-36 Instruments and Controls Object Detection System REAR CROSS TRAFFIC there is a problem with the SBZA system. If these displays remain on ALERT SYSTEM OFF Messages...
  • Page 153: Messages

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (37,1) Instruments and Controls 5-37 blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice, drive, however, you do not have the on page 9 27 for more information. or slush. This message may also...
  • Page 154: Service Vehicle Messages

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (38,1) 5-38 Instruments and Controls THEFT ATTEMPTED SERVICE POWER STEERING Tire Messages This message displays if the content This message displays when a TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE...
  • Page 155: Transmission Messages

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (39,1) Instruments and Controls 5-39 AWD system overheat You can receive more than one tire comes on and stays on, there may pressure message at a time. To be a problem with the TPMS.
  • Page 156: Vehicle Reminder

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (40,1) 5-40 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 XXX MPH ignition for 30 seconds.
  • Page 157: Vehicle Personalization

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (41,1) Instruments and Controls 5-41 Vehicle The customization preferences are Feature Settings Menu Items automatically recalled. Personalization The following are customization To change customization features that allow you to program...
  • Page 158 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (42,1) 5-42 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.
  • Page 159 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (43,1) Instruments and Controls 5-43 ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on...
  • Page 160 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (44,1) 5-44 Instruments and Controls LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior lock button on the RKE transmitter is dark enough outside. This twice. See Delayed Locking on happens after the key is turned from...
  • Page 161 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (45,1) Instruments and Controls 5-45 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.
  • Page 162 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (46,1) 5-46 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ The automatic easy exit seat reset button while the desired movement will only occur one time PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on the DIC display.
  • Page 163 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (47,1) Instruments and Controls 5-47 Press the customization button until outside of the vehicle using the FACTORY SETTINGS Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears This feature allows you to set all of on the DIC display.
  • Page 164: Universal Remote System Universal Remote System

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (48,1) 5-48 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until Universal Remote devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and FEATURE SETTINGS PRESS System home automation devices.
  • Page 165 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (49,1) Instruments and Controls 5-49 When programming a garage door, To program up to three devices: Some entry gates and garage door openers may require park outside of the garage. Park 1.
  • Page 166 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (50,1) 5-50 Instruments and Controls If the Universal Remote 5. Firmly press and release the To program the remaining two system indicator light blinks Universal Remote system buttons, Learn or Smart button.
  • Page 167: Operation

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (51,1) Instruments and Controls 5-51 If you live in Canada, or you are Universal Remote System 1. Press and hold down the two having difficulty programming a gate...
  • Page 168 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (52,1) 5-52 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
  • Page 169: Lighting Features

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (1,1) Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-5 Exterior Lamp Controls Courtesy Lamps .
  • Page 170: Headlamp High/Low-Beam

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (2,1) Lighting Taillamps Headlamp High/ If the headlamps are off or in the low-beam position, pull the turn License Plate Lamps Low-Beam Changer signal lever toward you to Instrument Panel Lights momentarily switch to high beams.
  • Page 171: Delayed Headlamps

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (3,1) Lighting When the DRL are on, the regular Lights On with Wipers If the ignition is turned off with the headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker, exterior lamp control in the If the windshield wipers are and other lamps will not be on.
  • Page 172: Turn And Lane-Change

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (4,1) Lighting and off. This warns others that you Raise or lower the lever until the Fog Lamps are having trouble. Press again to arrow starts to flash to signal a lane turn the flashers off.
  • Page 173: Interior Lighting

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (5,1) 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.
  • Page 174: Reading Lamps

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (6,1) 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.
  • Page 175: Delayed Entry Lighting

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (7,1) 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...
  • Page 176: Battery Power Protection

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (8,1) Lighting voltage move up or down. This is needed. It can temporarily reduce Battery Power Protection the power demands of some normal. If there is a problem, an This feature helps prevent the alert will be displayed.
  • Page 177: Introduction

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (1,1) Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player (Radio without System Touchscreen) ....7-21...
  • Page 178: Infotainment System

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (2,1) Infotainment System The infotainment system has built-in The vehicle has Retained Theft-Deterrent Feature features intended to help with this Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, ® TheftLock is designed to...
  • Page 179: Overview (Radio Without Touchscreen)

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (3,1) 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,...
  • Page 180 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (4,1) Infotainment System 9. BAND FWD (Forward) Press to scroll through the Press and hold to fast available bands AM, FM, forward through a track. or SiriusXM if equipped.
  • Page 181: Overview (Radio With Touchscreen)

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (5,1) 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.
  • Page 182 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (6,1) Infotainment System To activate Auto Text: To activate SCV: (Information): Press to switch the display between the radio 1. Press MENU to display the radio 1. Set the radio volume.
  • Page 183 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (7,1) Infotainment System Setting the Tone (Bass/ two seconds. A beep sounds and Adjusting the Speakers the level adjusts to the middle Midrange/Treble) (Balance/Fade) position. BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange,...
  • Page 184: Operation (Radio With Touchscreen)

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (8,1) Infotainment System To quickly adjust all speaker and Operation (Radio with SRCE (Source): Press to change tone controls to the middle position, the audio source to AM, FM, Touchscreen) ®...
  • Page 185 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (9,1) Infotainment System 3. CD, USB: Press and hold to Back: Press to go back to the BACK: Press to return to the quickly reverse through a track.
  • Page 186 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (10,1) 7-10 Infotainment System Fade: Press F for more sound Home Page Features Tone : Press to display the Tone from the front speakers or R for Settings menu. The following may...
  • Page 187: Am-Fm Radio (Radio Without Touchscreen)

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (11,1) Infotainment System 7-11 Radio tabs and by using the radio favorites SEEK and SEEK: Press to go page button (FAV button). Press to to the previous or next station and go through up to six pages of stay there.
  • Page 188: Am-Fm Radio (Radio With Touchscreen)

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (12,1) 7-12 Infotainment System Turn to increase or decrease the To set up the number of favorites To adjust the settings: volume of the active source. pages: Bass: Press + or...
  • Page 189 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (13,1) Infotainment System 7-13 Finding a Station To access the AM menu press the HD On/Off: Press to turn the HD Menu screen button and the Radio receiver on or off. This...
  • Page 190 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (14,1) 7-14 Infotainment System Song: Press to set an audio alert Favorites List: Press to display the To access the XM Menu press the when the current song is playing FM favorites list.
  • Page 191: Satellite Radio (Radio Without Touchscreen)

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (15,1) Infotainment System 7-15 a beep is heard and the new Recalling a Preset Station A service fee is required to receive preset information displays on the SiriusXM service. If SiriusXM To recall a preset station from a that screen button.
  • Page 192 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (16,1) 7-16 Infotainment System The radio only seeks and scans 5. To go to the next or previous 4. Press the softkey under the stations with a strong signal that are...
  • Page 193 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (17,1) Infotainment System 7-17 FAV (Favorites): A maximum of To set up the number of favorites XM Updating: The encryption code pages: 36 stations can be programmed as...
  • Page 194: Satellite Radio (Radio With Touchscreen)

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (18,1) 7-18 Infotainment System If this station was one of the 1-866-635-2349 (U.S) and Check XM Receivr: If this www.xmradio.ca or call message does not clear within a presets, choose another station for that preset button.
  • Page 195 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (19,1) Infotainment System 7-19 When SiriusXM is active, the station 3. Select or deselect a category. No Title Info: No song title information is available at this time...
  • Page 196: Radio Reception

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (20,1) 7-20 Infotainment System XM Not Available: If this message Cell Phone Usage does not clear within a short period The range for most AM stations is Cell phone usage, such as making...
  • Page 197: Audio Players

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (21,1) Infotainment System 7-21 Audio Players 10 seconds on the CD have played. BAND: Press to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The CD Press...
  • Page 198 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (22,1) 7-22 Infotainment System surface of a CD is damaged, such If a label is added to a CD Messages CD, more than one CD is inserted as cracked, broken, or scratched,...
  • Page 199 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (23,1) Infotainment System 7-23 The label is caught in the CD MP3 or unprotected WMA Use a marking pen to label the player. formats top of the disc.
  • Page 200: Mp3 (Radio With Touchscreen)

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (24,1) 7-24 Infotainment System The air is very humid. Try the 2. From the Discscreen, press the SEEK : disc again later. Menu screen button to display Press to seek to the next track.
  • Page 201 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (25,1) Infotainment System 7-25 Bit rates supported: 8, 16, 24, MP3 Audio Press any of the following buttons 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, on the CD Audio Menu:...
  • Page 202 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (26,1) 7-26 Infotainment System Albums: Press to view the albums Empty Folders Preprogrammed Playlists on the disc. Select the album to If a root directory or folder is empty The radio recognizes view a list of all songs on the album.
  • Page 203 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (27,1) Infotainment System 7-27 Press the Playlist screen button Press the Artist screen button displayed on the Root Folder menu. displayed on the Root Folder menu. The Playlist menu displays.
  • Page 204: Mp3 (Radio Without Touchscreen)

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (28,1) 7-28 Infotainment System Select an album from the Albums Composers Select the Album to display a list of menu to display a list of songs. songs. Select the desired song for Select a song for playback.
  • Page 205 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (29,1) Infotainment System 7-29 Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode USB Supported File and Folder If a disc contains both Discs Structure uncompressed CD audio and MP3/ WMA files, a folder under the root...
  • Page 206 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (30,1) 7-30 Infotainment System track of the last playlist has Track names longer than 32 SEEK: Press to go to the next characters or four pages are played, play continues from the track.
  • Page 207 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (31,1) Infotainment System 7-31 random, press the softkey under the Continue pressing either softkey Connecting a USB Storage ® below the arrow tab until the artist RDM tab until Random Current Disc...
  • Page 208 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (32,1) 7-32 Infotainment System connector and connect the other Using the Radio to Control a FWD (Fast Forward): Press end to the USB port located in the USB Storage Device or iPod and hold to advance playback instrument panel storage area.
  • Page 209 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (33,1) Infotainment System 7-33 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...
  • Page 210: Auxiliary Devices

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (34,1) 7-34 Infotainment System Fourth softkey, 10% through the Shuffle Functionality Auxiliary Devices list each time the softkey is To use Shuffle: The vehicle may have a 3.5 mm pressed.
  • Page 211: Rear Seat Infotainment

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (35,1) Infotainment System 7-35 To use an auxiliary input device, USB Supported Devices Rear Seat connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to USB Flash Drives Infotainment the radio's front auxiliary input jack.
  • Page 212 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (36,1) 7-36 Infotainment System In severe or extreme weather Headphones CDs, DVDs, MP3/WMAs, DVD-As, conditions, the RSE system might or radio, any auxiliary source might not work until the temperature connected to A/V jacks, or the is within the operating range.
  • Page 213 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (37,1) Infotainment System 7-37 are shut off or if the headphones are If the foam ear pads attached to the If the headphones are to be stored headphones become worn or...
  • Page 214 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (38,1) 7-38 Infotainment System The A/V jacks, located on the rear How to Change the RSE Video The RSE system always transmits Screen Settings of the floor console, allow audio or...
  • Page 215 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (39,1) Infotainment System 7-39 Video Screen Avoid directly touching not seem to be working, the the video screen, as damage may batteries might need to be replaced. The video screen is located in the occur.
  • Page 216 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (40,1) 7-40 Infotainment System Remote Control Buttons (Display Menu): Press to adjust (Previous Track/Chapter): the brightness, screen display mode Press to return to the start of the (Power): Press to turn the video (normal, full, or zoom), and display current track or chapter.
  • Page 217 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (41,1) Infotainment System 7-41 Battery Replacement (Fast Forward): Press to fast (Camera): Press to change forward the DVD or CD. To stop fast camera angles on DVDs that have To change the remote control this feature when a DVD is playing.
  • Page 218 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (42,1) 7-42 Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black...
  • Page 219 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (43,1) Infotainment System 7-43 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, buzzes.
  • Page 220: Rear Audio Controller (Rac)

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (44,1) 7-44 Infotainment System Cleaning the RSE Overhead SRCE (Source): Press this button (Next/Previous): Press the to switch between the radio (AM, Console down or up arrows to go to the next...
  • Page 221: Bluetooth

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (45,1) Infotainment System 7-45 Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone A Bluetooth system can use a The system may not work with Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a all cell phones.
  • Page 222 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (46,1) 7-46 Infotainment System The pairing process is disabled When to Speak: A short tone (Push To Talk): Press to when the vehicle is moving. sounds after the system responds...
  • Page 223 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (47,1) Infotainment System 7-47 3. Say Pair. The system responds Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone Phones with instructions and a four-digit To connect to a different cell phone,...
  • Page 224 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (48,1) 7-48 Infotainment System Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the last Numbers 1. Press and hold...
  • Page 225 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (49,1) Infotainment System 7-49 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.
  • Page 226 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (50,1) 7-50 Infotainment System Press to disconnect the To mute a call, press , and Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio current call and switch to the call then say Mute call.
  • Page 227 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (51,1) Infotainment System 7-51 Transferring Audio to the 3. Say Voice. The system Clearing the System Bluetooth System from a Cell responds OK, accessing Unless information is deleted out of Phone <phone name>.
  • Page 228: Settings

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (52,1) 7-52 Infotainment System Settings Favorite Pages: Press to select the number of favorite pages Press Settings on the Home Page displayed on the screen. The choice to adjust features and preferences, is 1 6 pages.
  • Page 229 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (53,1) Infotainment System 7-53 Startup Volume: Press to set the Set Date: Touchscreen) on page 7 18 (if maximum volume level for startup equipped), for more information Press the up or down arrows to that will be used even if a higher about XM Categories.
  • Page 230: Agreements

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (54,1) 7-54 Infotainment System Rear Vision Camera (If Trademarks and Equipped) License Agreements The rear vision camera can assist the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle.
  • Page 231 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (55,1) Infotainment System 7-55 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Copyright 1992-2010 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
  • Page 232 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (56,1) 7-56 Infotainment System NOTES...
  • Page 233: Air Vents

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (1,1) 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 .
  • Page 234 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (2,1) 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.
  • Page 235 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (3,1) Climate Controls Using recirculation for long periods The recirculation mode cannot be (Rear Window Defogger): of time could cause the air inside used with floor, defrost, or defogging Press to turn the rear window the vehicle to become too dry.
  • Page 236: Dual Automatic Climate Control System

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (4,1) 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.
  • Page 237 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (5,1) Climate Controls outside temperature is over 4°C is available. Turn the fan knob to temperature. The passenger side override this delay and select display will show the temperature (40°F).
  • Page 238 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (6,1) Climate Controls mode button while the system is off outlets, and side window vents. The A/C does not work when the changes the air delivery mode When this mode is selected, the outside temperature is below 4°C...
  • Page 239 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (7,1) Climate Controls automatically turns off and must be Rear Window Defogger Sensors re-selected when the engine is The rear window defogger uses a The solar sensor in the defrost grille turned on again.
  • Page 240: Rear Climate Control System

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (8,1) Climate Controls There is also an exterior Rear Climate Control System temperature sensor behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle.
  • Page 241 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (9,1) Climate Controls Independent Mode: This mode Rear Climate Control System (with Rear Seat Audio) directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls. It comes on when any rear control is adjusted.
  • Page 242 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (10,1) 8-10 Climate Controls Sync Mode: This mode matches Air Vents (Air Delivery Mode Control): the rear climate control to the front Press to manually change the Use the slider switch in the center of climate control settings.
  • Page 243: Passenger Compartment Air Filter

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (11,1) Climate Controls 8-11 Use of non-GM approved hood Maintenance deflectors can adversely affect the performance of the system. Passenger Compartment Keep the path under all seats Air Filter...
  • Page 244 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (12,1) 8-12 Climate Controls 6. Remove the old air filter from the passenger compartment air filter housing (2). 7. Install the new air filter. 8. Replace the housing cover.
  • Page 245 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (1,1) Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park ... . 9-18 Object Detection Systems Shifting out of Park ..9-19 Ultrasonic Parking Assist .
  • Page 246: Driving And Operating

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (2,1) Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Driving Information WARNING passenger to handle potential distractions. Distracted Driving Taking your eyes off the road too Become familiar with vehicle...
  • Page 247: Drunk Driving

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (3,1) Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle If the engine ever stops while the between you and the driver in vehicle is being driven, brake Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you.
  • Page 248: Off-Road Recovery

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (4,1) Driving and Operating If the vehicle seems harder to steer Curve Tips Off-Road Recovery than normal when parking or driving Take curves at a reasonable slowly, there may be a problem with speed.
  • Page 249: Loss Of Control

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (5,1) Driving and Operating 3. Turn the steering wheel to go If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help straight down the roadway. these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid.
  • Page 250: Highway Hypnosis

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (6,1) Driving and Operating Keep your eyes moving scan Other Rainy Weather Tips WARNING (Continued) the road ahead and to the sides. Besides slowing down, other wet Check the rearview mirror and...
  • Page 251: Winter Driving

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (7,1) Driving and Operating Stay in your own lane. Do not Drive with caution, whatever the WARNING (Continued) swing wide or cut across the condition. Accelerate gently so center of the road.
  • Page 252 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (8,1) Driving and Operating Turn off cruise control on slippery WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) surfaces. Blizzard Conditions to the highest setting. See cannot be seen or smelled. It can...
  • Page 253: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (9,1) Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck system. Shift back and forth nonfactory-installed options. between R (Reverse) and a low Two labels on your vehicle show...
  • Page 254 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (10,1) 9-10 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information maximum vehicle capacity Steps for Determining Correct Label Load Limit weight (2) in kilograms and pounds. Locate the statement The...
  • Page 255 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (11,1) Driving and Operating 9-11 the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
  • Page 256 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (12,1) 9-12 Driving and Operating seating positions. The combined GVWR includes the weight of weight of the driver, passengers, the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo should never exceed and cargo.
  • Page 257: Starting And Operating

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (13,1) Driving and Operating 9-13 Starting and WARNING (Continued) WARNING Operating (GVWR), or either the Things you put inside the maximum front or rear Gross vehicle can strike and injure New Vehicle Break-In Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
  • Page 258: Ignition Positions

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (14,1) 9-14 Driving and Operating Avoid making hard stops for Ignition Positions and turn it only with your hand. the first 322 km (200 mi) or If the key cannot be turned by so.
  • Page 259 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (15,1) Driving and Operating 9-15 Do not turn the engine off when the 4. Set the parking brake. See instrument panel warning and Parking Brake on page 9 26.
  • Page 260: Starting The Engine

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (16,1) 9-16 Driving and Operating The key lock release will not work if Starting Procedure the engine is already running. Engine cranking can be stopped the battery is charged less than 1.
  • Page 261: Engine Heater

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (17,1) Driving and Operating 9-17 If the vehicle starts briefly but with an engine coolant heater WARNING then stops again, repeat these should be plugged in at least four steps.
  • Page 262: Retained Accessory

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (18,1) 9-18 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Shifting Into Park WARNING (Continued) Power (RAP) 1. Hold the brake pedal down and It is dangerous to get out of the set the parking brake.
  • Page 263: Shifting Out Of Park

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (19,1) Driving and Operating 9-19 regular brake pedal down. Then, Shifting out of Park To shift out of P (Park): see if you can move the shift lever 1.
  • Page 264: That Burn

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (20,1) 9-20 Driving and Operating Parking over Things Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) That Burn There are holes or openings WARNING in the vehicle body from WARNING damage or aftermarket...
  • Page 265: Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (21,1) Driving and Operating 9-21 Running the Vehicle Automatic WARNING While Parked Transmission It is dangerous to get out of the It is better not to park with the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully engine running.
  • Page 266 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (22,1) 9-22 Driving and Operating then press the button on the back of the vehicle is already moving, use D (Drive): This position is for N (Neutral) only. Also, use the shift lever before shifting from normal driving.
  • Page 267: Manual Mode

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (23,1) Driving and Operating 9-23 and performance. Use the brake to next to the L in the DIC. See Driver hold the vehicle on a hill. Do not use Information Center (DIC) (Without the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 268: Tow/Haul Mode

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (24,1) 9-24 Driving and Operating Automatic Engine Grade Braking is Automatic Engine Grade Drive Systems not available when the ERS is Braking active. It is available in D (Drive) for...
  • Page 269: System (Abs)

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (25,1) Driving and Operating 9-25 Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS.
  • Page 270: Parking Brake

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (26,1) 9-26 Driving and Operating Parking Brake Notice: Driving with the parking Brake Assist brake on can overheat the brake This vehicle has a brake assist system and cause premature...
  • Page 271: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (27,1) Driving and Operating 9-27 Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems SERVICE STABILITRAK, the StabiliTrak light will come on and This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist stay and four chimes are heard.
  • Page 272 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (28,1) 9-28 Driving and Operating system. See Traction Control The traction control system is Operation following for more enabled automatically when the information. vehicle is started. It will activate and...
  • Page 273: Cruise Control

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (29,1) Driving and Operating 9-29 wheel(s) excessively while these Cruise Control lights and messages are With cruise control, a speed of displayed. about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can...
  • Page 274 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (30,1) 9-30 Driving and Operating Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using (Cancel): Press to disengage Cruise Control cruise control without erasing the If the cruise control is set at a set speed from memory.
  • Page 275: Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (31,1) Driving and Operating 9-31 Using Cruise Control on Hills Object Detection WARNING (Continued) How well the cruise control will work Systems on hills depends upon the vehicle...
  • Page 276: Alert (Sbza)

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (32,1) 9-32 Driving and Operating The bumper is damaged. Take To be detected, objects must be at PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE the vehicle to your dealer to least 25 cm (10 in) off the ground OWNERS MANUAL: This repair the system.
  • Page 277 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (33,1) Driving and Operating 9-33 5.0 m (16 ft). The height of the zone When the vehicle is started, both WARNING (Continued) is approximately between outside mirror SBZA displays will 0.5 m (1.5 ft) and 2.0 m (6 ft) off the...
  • Page 278 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (34,1) 9-34 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Seem TEMPORARILY OFF message after your blind zone, or the vehicle is To Work Properly cleaning the bumper, see your passing through an open field of dealer.
  • Page 279: Rear Vision

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (35,1) Driving and Operating 9-35 Rear Vision Vehicles with RVC on the system display is now enabled and the display will appear in the mirror Rearview Mirror Camera (RVC) normally.
  • Page 280 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (36,1) 9-36 Driving and Operating 3. Select the Rear Camera screen The symbols appear when an object Use caution while backing up when towing a trailer, as the RCTA button.
  • Page 281 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (37,1) Driving and Operating 9-37 The back of the vehicle is in an The following illustrations show the 2. Corner of the rear bumper. accident. The position and...
  • Page 282: Fuel

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (38,1) 9-38 Driving and Operating A fast flash may indicate that the Fuel display has been on for the maximum allowable time during Use of the recommended fuel is an...
  • Page 283: Gasoline Specifications

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (39,1) Driving and Operating 9-39 Gasoline Specifications See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on emission control system to work page 5 17. If this occurs, return to properly. In most cases, nothing At a minimum, gasoline should meet your authorized dealer for diagnosis.
  • Page 284: Filling The Tank

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (40,1) 9-40 Driving and Operating gasoline additive recommended by additive called WARNING (Continued) methylcyclopentadienyl manganese General Motors. It is available at your dealer. tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant...
  • Page 285: Filling A Portable Fuel

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (41,1) Driving and Operating 9-41 To open the fuel door, push the Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not Notice: If a new fuel cap is rearward center edge in and release...
  • Page 286: Information

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (42,1) 9-42 Driving and Operating Towing Driving Characteristics WARNING (Continued) and Towing Tips General Towing Remove container from Driving with a Trailer vehicle, trunk, or pickup bed Information before filling.
  • Page 287 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (43,1) Driving and Operating 9-43 Towing a trailer requires a certain trailer, which mainly occurs during WARNING amount of experience. The cornering. This is normal when combination you are driving is towing heavier trailers.
  • Page 288 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (44,1) 9-44 Driving and Operating Making Turns burned out. Check occasionally to while parked, preferably on level ground, with the transmission in be sure the trailer bulbs are still Notice: Making very sharp turns working.
  • Page 289: Trailer Towing

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (45,1) Driving and Operating 9-45 The weight of the trailer tongue 2. Have someone place chocks Maintenance When Trailer under the trailer wheels. Towing The total weight on the vehicle's tires 3.
  • Page 290 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (46,1) 9-46 Driving and Operating Vehicle Maximum Trailer Weight *GCWR Front-Wheel Drive 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 7,500 lbs (3 402 kg) Front-Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package 5,200 lbs (2 359 kg)
  • Page 291: Towing Equipment

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (47,1) Driving and Operating 9-47 If a weight-carrying hitch or a It is important that the vehicle does Towing Equipment not exceed any of its ratings weight-distributing hitch is being...
  • Page 292 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (48,1) 9-48 Driving and Operating 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...
  • Page 293: Conversions And Add-Ons

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (49,1) Driving and Operating 9-49 *The fuse for this circuit is installed Electric Trailer Brake Control Conversions and Wiring Provisions in the underhood electrical center, Add-Ons but the wires are not connected.
  • Page 294 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (50,1) 9-50 Driving and Operating NOTES...
  • Page 295: Vehicle Care

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (1,1) Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Overheated Engine Electrical System Protection High Voltage Devices and Operating Mode ... 10-18 Wiring .
  • Page 296: General Information

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (2,1) 10-2 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New General Information cause cancer and birth defects or Tires ..... . 10-49 other reproductive harm.
  • Page 297: Vehicle Checks

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (3,1) 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...
  • Page 298: Hood

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (4,1) 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.
  • Page 299: Engine Compartment Overview

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (5,1) Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview...
  • Page 300: Engine Cover

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (6,1) 10-6 Vehicle Care 1. Radiator Pressure Cap. See 8. Engine Cover on page 10 6. Engine Cover Cooling System on page 10 12. 9. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of 2.
  • Page 301: Engine Oil

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (7,1) Vehicle Care 10-7 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine push it back in all the way.
  • Page 302 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (8,1) 10-8 Vehicle Care to the engine. If you find that you Specification Viscosity Grade have an oil level above the Use and ask for licensed engine oils SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity operating range, i.e., the engine...
  • Page 303: Engine Oil Life System

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (9,1) Vehicle Care 10-9 Engine oil system flushes are not Engine Oil Life System and, at this time, the system must be reset. Your dealer has trained recommended and could cause...
  • Page 304: Automatic Transmission

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (10,1) 10-10 Vehicle Care this display. Press the trip 3. Press and hold the set/reset Change the fluid at the intervals button until 100% is displayed. odometer reset stem until OIL listed in Maintenance Schedule on LIFE REMAINING displays.
  • Page 305: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (11,1) Vehicle Care 10-11 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter: When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the...
  • Page 306: Cooling System

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (12,1) 10-12 Vehicle Care 5. Loosen the six housing cover (3) Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is WARNING screws (2). off, dirt can easily get into the engine, which could damage it.
  • Page 307: Engine Coolant

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (13,1) Vehicle Care 10-13 Notice: Using coolant other than What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, ® DEX-COOL can cause premature drinkable water and DEX-COOL engine, heater core, or radiator coolant.
  • Page 308 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (14,1) 10-14 Vehicle Care coolant for the cooling system. the cooling system is cool before How to Add Coolant to the See Recommended Fluids and this is done. See Engine Recovery Tank Lubricants on page 11 12.
  • Page 309 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (15,1) 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...
  • Page 310: Engine Overheating

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (16,1) 10-16 Vehicle Care coolant mixture through the filler message in the Driver Information neck until the level is back up to Center (DIC). See Engine Cooling the base of the filler neck.
  • Page 311 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (17,1) Vehicle Care 10-17 page 10 18 for information on 2. Turn the heater on to the highest WARNING (Continued) driving to a safe place in an temperature and to the highest emergency.
  • Page 312: Overheated Engine

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (18,1) 10-18 Vehicle Care Overheated Engine Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Protection To check the power steering fluid: Operating Mode 1. Turn the key off and let the This emergency operating mode lets engine compartment cool down.
  • Page 313: Washer Fluid

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (19,1) Vehicle Care 10-19 Do not mix water with What to Use Adding Washer Fluid ready-to-use washer fluid. To determine what kind of fluid to When the windshield washer fluid...
  • Page 314: Brake Fluid

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (20,1) 10-20 Vehicle Care heard all the time the vehicle is proper sequence to torque new, approved replacement parts. moving, except when applying the specifications in Capacities and If this is not done, the brakes might brake pedal firmly.
  • Page 315 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (21,1) Vehicle Care 10-21 There are only two reasons why the WARNING WARNING brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it...
  • Page 316: Battery

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (22,1) 10-22 Vehicle Care If brake fluid is spilled on the Vehicle Storage All-Wheel Drive vehicle's painted surfaces, Transfer case fluid does not require the paint finish can be...
  • Page 317: Function Check

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (23,1) Vehicle Care 10-23 The ignition should turn to 2. Firmly apply both the parking 1. Before starting this check, be LOCK/OFF only when the shift brake and the regular brake.
  • Page 318: Wiper Blade Replacement

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (24,1) 10-24 Vehicle Care Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Wiper Blade Replacement vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Front Wiper Blade your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.
  • Page 319: Headlamp Aiming

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (25,1) Vehicle Care 10-25 Allowing the wiper blade arm to Headlamp Aiming touch the windshield when no Headlamp aim has been preset and wiper blade is installed could should need no further adjustment.
  • Page 320: Bulb Replacement

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (26,1) 10-26 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement To replace one of these bulbs: 6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate For the proper type of replacement straight out to remove it from the on page 2 8.
  • Page 321: License Plate Lamp

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (27,1) Vehicle Care 10-27 License Plate Lamp 7. Turn the lamp assembly into the liftgate engaging the clip side To replace one of these bulbs: first. 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate 8.
  • Page 322: Electrical System

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (28,1) 10-28 Vehicle Care Electrical System Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Overload An electrical overload may cause High Voltage Devices and the lamps to go on and off, or in The vehicle has fuses and circuit some cases to remain off.
  • Page 323: Fuses And Circuit

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (29,1) Vehicle Care 10-29 Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the Breakers Fuse Block vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical...
  • Page 324 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (30,1) 10-30 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses Usage A/C CLTCH Air Conditioning Clutch ABS MTR...
  • Page 325 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (31,1) Vehicle Care 10-31 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage EMISSION 1 Emission 1 LT LO BEAM Left Low-Beam RT PRK Right Headlamp Parking Lamp EMISSION 2 Emission 2...
  • Page 326: Block

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (32,1) 10-32 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Relays Usage Relays Usage TRLR Trailer Parking HID/ High Intensity Windshield Wiper PRK LAMP Lamps LO BEAM Discharge (HID) WPR HI Windshield Wiper...
  • Page 327 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (33,1) Vehicle Care 10-33 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage GMC NON HID = DRL/ Daytime Running Lo Beam LO BEAM Lamps Relay/Low Beam Headlamps GMC NON HID = Relay...
  • Page 328 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (34,1) 10-34 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Relays Usage Power Mirrors, Driver Side Power Liftgate Release PWR/SEAT Seat Relay PWR MODE Power Mode Passenger Side PWR/SEAT Power Seat Relay...
  • Page 329: Wheels And Tires

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (35,1) Vehicle Care 10-35 Wheels and Tires Relays Usage WARNING (Continued) LT/UNLCK Driver Side Unlock Tires and a serious crash. See Relay Vehicle Load Limits on Every new GM vehicle has...
  • Page 330: All-Season Tires

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (36,1) 10-36 Vehicle Care All-Season Tires Winter Tires WARNING (Continued) This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not, originally, Worn or old tires can all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires.
  • Page 331: Summer Tires

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (37,1) Vehicle Care 10-37 Use only radial ply tires of the Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the same size, load range, and Tire Size illustration later in this...
  • Page 332 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (38,1) 10-38 Vehicle Care digits represent the week performance factors: treadwear, (2) Temporary Use Only (01 52) and the last two digits, traction, and temperature compact spare tire or temporary the year.
  • Page 333: Tire Designations

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (39,1) Vehicle Care 10-39 (4) Maximum Cold Inflation criteria have a TPC specification vehicle tire engineered to Load Limit Maximum load that code molded onto the sidewall. standards set by the U.S. Tire...
  • Page 334: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (40,1) 10-40 Vehicle Care (5) Rim Diameter Diameter of steering, power brakes, power before a tire has built up heat the wheel in inches. windows, power seats, and air from driving.
  • Page 335 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (41,1) Vehicle Care 10-41 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure outward when mounted on a Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to vehicle.
  • Page 336: Tire Pressure

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (42,1) 10-42 Vehicle Care A metal support for a tire UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Vehicle Placard A label and upon which the tire beads Grading Standards) A tire permanently attached to a are seated.
  • Page 337 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (43,1) Vehicle Care 10-43 Premature or How the vehicle is loaded Remove the valve cap from the irregular wear. affects vehicle handling and ride tire valve stem. Press the tire comfort.
  • Page 338: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (44,1) 10-44 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure System under-inflated.
  • Page 339: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (45,1) Vehicle Care 10-45 Federal Communications displays see Driver Information Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) Commission (FCC) Rules and on page 5 28 or Driver Information with Industry Canada...
  • Page 340 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (46,1) 10-46 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching The TPMS can warn about a low TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not tire pressure condition but it...
  • Page 341 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (47,1) Vehicle Care 10-47 Operating electronic devices or relearn tool, in the following order: 4. Start with the driver side being near facilities using radio front tire. driver side front tire, passenger side...
  • Page 342: Tire Inspection

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (48,1) 10-48 Vehicle Care The tread or sidewall is 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. inflation pressure, and check for cracked, cut, or snagged damaged tires or wheels. If the 10.
  • Page 343: When It Is Time For New Tires

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (49,1) Vehicle Care 10-49 Adjust the front and rear tires to When It Is Time for New WARNING (Continued) the recommended inflation Tires pressure on the Tire and off and cause an accident.
  • Page 344: Buying New Tires

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (50,1) 10-50 Vehicle Care The rubber in tires ages over time. slow aging. This area should be free GM's exclusive TPC Spec This also applies to the spare tire,...
  • Page 345 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (51,1) Vehicle Care 10-51 maintenance have been done, WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) all four tires should wear out at about the same time. See Tire Only your dealer or authorized...
  • Page 346: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (52,1) 10-52 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading Uniform Tire Quality WARNING Information label indicates the Grading original equipment tires on the If different sized wheels are used, Quality grades can be found vehicle.
  • Page 347 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (53,1) Vehicle Care 10-53 nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on...
  • Page 348: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (54,1) 10-54 Vehicle Care performance on the laboratory road, the tires and wheels might WARNING need to be rebalanced. See your test wheel than the minimum dealer for proper diagnosis.
  • Page 349: Tire Chains

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (55,1) Vehicle Care 10-55 Used Replacement Wheels If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blow out WARNING parts. The area damaged by the...
  • Page 350 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (56,1) 10-56 Vehicle Care WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) 1. Set the parking brake firmly. Driving on a flat tire will cause changing a flat tire. If it is used for permanent damage to the tire.
  • Page 351: Tire Changing

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (57,1) Vehicle Care 10-57 4. Turn the jack on its side, with the bottom facing toward you. 5. Pull the jack straight out, bottom first. 1. Wheel Block 2.
  • Page 352 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (58,1) 10-58 Vehicle Care Removing the Spare Tire 1. Open the storage compartment 5. Tilt the retainer and slip it door of the convenience through the wheel opening to...
  • Page 353 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (59,1) Vehicle Care 10-59 2. If the vehicle has a wheel cover, Notice: If this vehicle has wheel loosen the plastic nut caps with locks and an impact wrench is the wheel wrench.
  • Page 354 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (60,1) 10-60 Vehicle Care 6. Do not raise the vehicle yet. Put 7. Raise the vehicle by turning the the compact spare tire near you. wrench clockwise in the jack.
  • Page 355 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (61,1) Vehicle Care 10-61 10. Remove any rust or dirt from WARNING WARNING (Continued) the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the after replacing.
  • Page 356 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (62,1) 10-62 Vehicle Care Storing the Spare Tire WARNING WARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger The underbody-mounted spare compartment of the vehicle could tire needs to be stored with the cause injury.
  • Page 357 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (63,1) Vehicle Care 10-63 4. When the compact spare tire is Storing the Flat Tire almost in the stored position, turn the tire so the valve is toward the rear of the vehicle.
  • Page 358 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (64,1) 10-64 Vehicle Care 3. Put the flat tire in the rear 7. Pull on the cable to make sure it Storing the Tools storage area with the valve stem is secure.
  • Page 359: Compact Spare Tire

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (65,1) Vehicle Care 10-65 3. Turn the jack (3) on its side and Compact Spare Tire Stop as soon as possible and check place down on the holding that the spare tire is correctly bracket.
  • Page 360: Jump Starting

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (66,1) 10-66 Vehicle Care Do not mix the compact spare tire or Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps wheel with other wheels or tires. could result in costly damage to For more information about the They will not fit.
  • Page 361 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (67,1) Vehicle Care 10-67 2. Get the vehicles close enough Notice: If any accessories are left WARNING on or plugged in during the jump so the jumper cables can reach,...
  • Page 362 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (68,1) 10-68 Vehicle Care Do not connect positive (+) to 7. Do not let the other end touch WARNING negative ( ) or you will get a metal. Connect it to the...
  • Page 363: Towing The Vehicle

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (69,1) Vehicle Care 10-69 10. Now start the vehicle with the Towing good battery and run the engine for a while. Towing the Vehicle 11. Try to start the vehicle that had Notice: Incorrectly towing a the dead battery.
  • Page 364: Recreational Vehicle

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (70,1) 10-70 Vehicle Care What is the distance that will be Recreational Vehicle Dinghy Towing travelled? Some vehicles have Towing restrictions on how far and how long they can be towed.
  • Page 365 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (71,1) Vehicle Care 10-71 For vehicles being dinghy towed, 6. To prevent the battery from Notice: If 105 km/h (65 mph) is draining while the vehicle is exceeded while towing the...
  • Page 366 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (72,1) 10-72 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Dolly Towing 3. Set the parking brake. Vehicles) (Front-Wheel-Drive 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a Vehicles Only) straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing.
  • Page 367: Appearance Care

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (73,1) Vehicle Care 10-73 Appearance Care exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Exterior Care Rinse the vehicle well, before...
  • Page 368 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (74,1) 10-74 Vehicle Care If necessary, use non-abrasive Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Parts cleaners that are marked safe for cloth or paper towel soaked with...
  • Page 369 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (75,1) Vehicle Care 10-75 Tires and dust. Always wash the check constant velocity joints, chrome with soap and water after rubber boots, and axle seals for Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to exposure.
  • Page 370: Interior Care

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (76,1) 10-76 Vehicle Care material to parts repaired or Interior Care Cleaners should be removed quickly. Never allow cleaners to replaced to restore corrosion To prevent dirt particle abrasions, protection.
  • Page 371 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (77,1) Vehicle Care 10-77 Do not use laundry detergents or Notice: To prevent scratching, Fabric/Carpet/Suede dishwashing soaps with never use abrasive cleaners on Start by vacuuming the surface degreasers.
  • Page 372 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (78,1) 10-78 Vehicle Care 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, &...
  • Page 373: Floor Mats

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (79,1) Vehicle Care 10-79 Do not use cleaners that increase Use the following guidelines for WARNING gloss, especially on the instrument proper floor mat usage. panel. Reflected glare can decrease The original equipment floor Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
  • Page 374 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (80,1) 10-80 Vehicle Care Button Retainer 3. Make sure the floor mat is 2. Pull up on the floor mat. properly secured and verify that 3. Center the slot in the floor mat...
  • Page 375: Service And Maintenance

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (1,1) Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing Maintenance Your vehicle is an important competitively priced maintenance investment. This section describes and repair services.
  • Page 376 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (2,1) 11-2 Service and Maintenance Because of the way people use Refer to the information in the Refer to the information in the vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Maintenance Schedule Additional...
  • Page 377: Maintenance Schedule

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (3,1) Service and Maintenance 11-3 Check engine coolant level. See Maintenance for more than a year. The engine oil Engine Coolant on page 10 13. and filter must be changed at least...
  • Page 378 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (4,1) 11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect steering, Check ignition transmission lock. suspension, and chassis See Ignition Transmission Lock components for damaged, loose, Check on page 10 23.
  • Page 379 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (5,1) Service and Maintenance 11-5...
  • Page 380 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (6,1) 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (3) Or every four years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. Services Normal (4) Do not directly power wash the (1) Or every two years, whichever transfer case output seals.
  • Page 381 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (7,1) Service and Maintenance 11-7...
  • Page 382: Services

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (8,1) 11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (3) Or every four years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. Services Services Severe (4) Do not directly power wash the (1) Or every two years, whichever transfer case output seals.
  • Page 383: And Care

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (9,1) Service and Maintenance 11-9 To avoid break down or failure to Trained dealer technicians have Additional start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Maintenance and Care battery with full cranking power.
  • Page 384 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (10,1) 11-10 Service and Maintenance As part of the multi point Lamps Vehicle Care inspection, trained dealer Properly working headlamps, To help keep the vehicle looking like technicians can visually inspect...
  • Page 385 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (11,1) Service and Maintenance 11-11 Windshield Wiper Blades For safety, appearance, and the Wiper blades need to be cleaned best viewing, keep the windshield and kept in good condition to clean and clear.
  • Page 386: Lubricants, And Parts

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (12,1) 11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
  • Page 387: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (13,1) 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.
  • Page 388: Maintenance Records

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (14,1) 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.
  • Page 389 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (15,1) Service and Maintenance 11-15 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 390 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (16,1) 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 391: Technical Data

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (1,1) 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,...
  • Page 392: Vehicle Data

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (2,1) 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.
  • Page 393 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (3,1) Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3.6L V6 Engine Automatic 1.10 mm (0.043 in)
  • Page 394 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (4,1) 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing...
  • Page 395: Customer Information

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (1,1) Customer Information 13-1 Customer Roadside Assistance Program Reporting Safety Defects (Mexico) ....13-7...
  • Page 396: Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (2,1) 13-2 Customer Information Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, member of dealership management, remember that your concern will it appears your concern cannot be...
  • Page 397 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (3,1) Customer Information 13-3 40 days. If you do not agree with the STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor...
  • Page 398 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (4,1) 13-4 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction However, we recognize that despite STEP THREE the good intentions of all parties Procedure (Mexico) If your case is not resolved in a...
  • Page 399: Customer Assistance

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (5,1) Customer Information 13-5 Customer Assistance Canada All e-mail inquiries to the Customer Assistance Center (CAC) should be Offices (U.S. and Canada) General Motors of Canada Limited sent to: cac.chevrolet@gm.com.
  • Page 400: Customer Assistance For Text

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (6,1) 13-6 Customer Information El Salvador Online Owner Center (Preferred Dealer Information): Select a preferred 800-6273 Online Owner Experience dealer and view dealer location, (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com Honduras maps, phone numbers, and hours.
  • Page 401: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (7,1) Customer Information 13-7 Chevrolet Owner Centre GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call (Canada) chevroletowner.ca Reimbursement Program 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner (U.S.
  • Page 402 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (8,1) 13-8 Customer Information Emergency Towing: Tow to the Services are subject to the This service is limited to the nearest dealer for warranty limitations described in the following...
  • Page 403 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (9,1) Customer Information 13-9 If the vehicle cannot be received and prior to confirmation by the Complimentary Transportation: If you prefer to continue your trip by the nearest Chevrolet dealer...
  • Page 404 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (10,1) 13-10 Customer Information *Complimentary Food service, beverages, Services Not Included in Roadside Transportation for Vehicle Pick telephone calls, or other extra Assistance Up: Transportation to pick up costs.
  • Page 405: Canada)

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (11,1) Customer Information 13-11 Odometer reading, Vehicle Contacting Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance Identification Number (VIN), and Program (U.S. and Roadside Assistance services are of delivery date of the vehicle.
  • Page 406 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (12,1) 13-12 Customer Information Flat Tire Change: Service to Chevrolet and General Motors of Services Specific to change a flat tire with the spare Canada Limited reserve the right to Canadian-Purchased Vehicles tire.
  • Page 407: Canada)

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (13,1) Customer Information 13-13 Alternative Service: If If the vehicle cannot be scheduled Several Courtesy Transportation assistance cannot be provided into the service department options are available to assist in...
  • Page 408: (U.s. And Canada)

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (14,1) 13-14 Customer Information destination with minimal interruption Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program of your daily schedule. This includes Information Your dealer may arrange to provide one-way or round-trip shuttle service...
  • Page 409 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (15,1) Customer Information 13-15 repairs diminish the vehicle resale performance; however, the history of able to recommend a collision repair value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts...
  • Page 410 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (16,1) 13-16 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.
  • Page 411: Service Publications Ordering Information

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (17,1) Customer Information 13-17 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...
  • Page 412: Reporting Safety Defects

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (18,1) 13-18 Customer Information Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot Reporting Safety Defects become involved in individual to the Canadian Defects problems between you, your Government dealer, or General Motors.
  • Page 413: Privacy

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (19,1) Customer Information 13-19 Reporting Safety Defects Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders to General Motors Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The...
  • Page 414: Onstar

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (20,1) 13-20 Customer Information ® These data can help provide a GM will not access this data or OnStar share it with others except: with the better understanding of the...
  • Page 415: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (21,1) Customer Information 13-21 Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that vehicles for functions such as tire...
  • Page 416 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (22,1) 13-22 Customer Information NOTES...
  • Page 417: Onstar Overview

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (1,1) OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Push Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands.
  • Page 418: Onstar Services

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (2,1) 14-2 OnStar Push the OnStar Emergency OnStar Services equipped with automatic door locks, and can help police locate the button to get a priority vehicle if it is stolen.
  • Page 419: Connections

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (3,1) OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands 2. Say Repeat. System responds Destination Download: Push with the last direction given, then During a Planned Route then request the Advisor to...
  • Page 420 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (4,1) 14-4 OnStar Hands-Free Calling Retrieve My Number 5. Say Yes or say No to try again. System responds: OK, 1. Push . System responds: 1. Push . System responds: storing <name tag>.
  • Page 421: Diagnostics

    Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (5,1) OnStar 14-5 Diagnostics OnStar Additional Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling perform a vehicle check every are available on most vehicles. Not Transferring Service month.
  • Page 422 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (6,1) 14-6 OnStar network capacity, reception, and Services for People with OnStar.com technology compatible with OnStar Disabilities The website provides access to service. Service involving location account information, manages the...
  • Page 423 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (7,1) OnStar 14-7 manufacturer of the vehicle garages; or in an area with very Unable to Connect to OnStar furnishes detailed warranty dense trees. If GPS signals are Message information.
  • Page 424 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (8,1) 14-8 OnStar Privacy Permission to use, copy, modify, Except as contained in this notice, the name of a copyright holder shall and distribute this software for any...
  • Page 425 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (9,1) OnStar 14-9 Johnny Lee, Onno van der Linden, 2. Redistributions in binary form Info-ZIP releases including, but (compiled executables) must not limited to, labeling of the Igor Mandrichenko, Steve P. Miller,...
  • Page 426 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (10,1) 14-10 OnStar NOTES...
  • Page 427 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (1,1) INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ..... 10-73 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? .
  • Page 428 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (2,1) INDEX Bulb Replacement ... . 10-27 Cargo Fog Lamps ....6-4 Cover .
  • Page 429 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (3,1) INDEX Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Cover Delayed Entry Lighting ..6-7 Air Conditioning ....8-1 Cargo .
  • Page 430 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (4,1) INDEX Driving (cont'd) Engine Equipment, Towing ... . 9-47 Highway Hypnosis ... . . 9-6 Air Cleaner/Filter .
  • Page 431 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (5,1) INDEX Fuel ......9-38...
  • Page 432 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (6,1) INDEX Hood ......10-4 Lighting Horn .
  • Page 433 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (7,1) INDEX Locks Messages Mirrors Automatic Door ....2-7 Airbag System ....5-37 Automatic Dimming Delayed Locking .
  • Page 434 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (8,1) INDEX ® OnStar Navigation ... . 14-2 Parking ® OnStar Overview ... . . 14-1 Assist, Ultrasonic .
  • Page 435 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (9,1) INDEX Pregnancy, Using Safety Rear Seat Entertainment System Replacing LATCH System Belts ......3-21 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) .
  • Page 436 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (10,1) i-10 INDEX Seats (cont'd) Shift Lock Control Function Rear ......3-9 Check, Automatic Safety Belts .
  • Page 437 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (11,1) INDEX i-11 Storage Areas Third-Row Seats ....3-11 Tires (cont'd) Wheel Replacement ..10-54 Armrest .
  • Page 438 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/20/12 Black plate (12,1) i-12 INDEX Vehicle Care Wheels Tire Pressure ....10-42 Alignment and Tire Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-31 Ventilation, Air .

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