Page 1 2011 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Driving and Operating .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 General Information ..11-1 Scheduled Maintenance ..11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ..11-6 Maintenance Records .
Page 3 à l'adresse the features found on your vehicle. this manual including, but not limited suivante: For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, substitute the name General Helm, Incorporated the CHEVROLET Emblem, Motors of Canada Limited for P.O.
Page 4: Using This Manual
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other back of the manual.
Page 5: Vehicle Symbol Chart
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fog Lamps Here are some additional symbols : Fuel Gauge that may be found on the vehicle : Fuses and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to : Headlamp High/Low-Beam the Index. Changer : Airbag Readiness Light : LATCH System Child...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 7 In Brief In Brief Sensing System for Passenger Cruise Control ....1-18 Airbag ..... . . 1-9 Driver Information Mirror Adjustment .
Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 9 In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 9. Cruise Control on page 9 32. Q. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6 4. B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. Driver Information Center (DIC) See Turn and Lane-Change Buttons. See Driver Information R.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive Press and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic Information alarm. This section provides a brief Press again to cancel the panic overview about some of the alarm. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 11: Door Locks
In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking Door Locks See Trunk on page 2 9. lamps will turn on and remain on as Manual Locks Windows long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate From inside the vehicle slide the control system may come on.
Page 12: Seat Adjustment
In Brief Seat Adjustment Height Adjustment Seatback Adjustment Manual Seats Seat Position If available, press and hold the top To recline the seatback: or bottom of the switch to raise or 1. Lift the lever. lower the seat. Release the switch 2.
Page 13 In Brief To return the seatback to the upright Power Seats See Power Seat Adjustment on position: page 3 4. Seat Position 1. Lift the lever fully without Seatback Adjustment applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2.
Page 14: Second Row Seats
In Brief Lumbar Adjustment Second Row Seats Push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked in position. Make With this feature, either side of the sure that the safety belts are seatback can be folded down for properly stowed over the seatback more cargo space.
Page 15: Sensing System For Passenger Airbag
In Brief Press the top of the switch again to Safety Belts Sensing System for go to the low heat setting. The Passenger Airbag indicator light 1 will be lit. The passenger sensing system will Press the bottom of the switch to turn off the right front passenger turn the feature off.
Page 16: Mirror Adjustment
1-10 In Brief Mirror Adjustment 2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to Exterior Mirrors move the mirror to the desired direction. Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting United States either outside mirror.
Page 17: Interior Lighting
In Brief 1-11 Steering Wheel 3. Pull or push the steering wheel Reading Lamps closer or away from you. Adjustment The front reading lamps are located 4. Pull the lever up to lock the in the front overhead console. The steering wheel in place.
Page 18: Exterior Lighting
1-12 In Brief Exterior Lighting For more information, see: 9: Turns the wipers off. Exterior Lamp Controls on &: For intermittent or speed page 6 1. sensitive operation. While in this position, turn the band up or Delayed Headlamps on down to vary frequency.
Page 19: Climate Controls
In Brief 1-13 Climate Controls A. Fan Control E. Air Delivery Mode Control B. Air Recirculation Air Conditioning C. Temperature Control G. Rear Window Defogger D. Outside Air See Climate Control Systems on page 8 1 (If Equipped). I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 20 1-14 In Brief Automatic Climate Control System (If Equipped) A. Fan Control Air Delivery Mode Control B. Air Conditioning G. Display C. Air Recirculation H. Temperature Control D. Outside Air See Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 5 (If Equipped). E.
Page 21: Vehicle Features
In Brief 1-15 Transmission Vehicle Features Driver Shift Control (DSC) Radio(s) This position allows you to change gears similar to a manual transmission. To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to M (Manual). Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port shown 2.
Page 22 1-16 In Brief Storing a Favorite Station Setting the Clock : Seek or scan stations. Depending on which radio the To set the time and date for the : For vehicles with XM, MP3, vehicle has, radio stations are Radio with CD (MP3) and USB port WMA, or RDS features, press to stored as either favorites or presets.
Page 23: Satellite Radio
In Brief 1-17 ® Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices Bluetooth (Auxiliary Input or XM is a satellite radio service based For vehicles with a Bluetooth USB Port) in the 48 contiguous United States system, it allows users with a and 10 Canadian provinces. Bluetooth enabled cell phone to This vehicle may have an 3.5 mm XM satellite radio has a wide...
Page 24: Steering Wheel Controls
1-18 In Brief Steering Wheel Controls : Press to turn the cruise control : Press to silence the vehicle system on and off. speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer RES+: Press briefly to make the than two seconds to interact with vehicle resume a previously set ®...
Page 25: Power Outlets
In Brief 1-19 Driver Information Power Outlets : Press to reset some vehicle information displays, select a Center (DIC) Accessory power outlets can be personalization setting, used to plug in electrical equipment, The DIC display is located at the or acknowledge a warning such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Page 26: Performance And Maintenance
1-20 In Brief Performance and Electronic Stability Tire Pressure Monitor Control (ESC) Maintenance This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The Electronic Stability Control Traction Control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult System (TCS) driving conditions.
Page 27: Engine Oil Life System
In Brief 1-21 indicator that the tire pressures are Engine Oil Life System Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) getting low and the tires need to be The engine oil life system calculates Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge inflated to the proper pressure. engine oil life based on vehicle use and a yellow fuel cap can use either The TPMS does not replace normal...
Page 28 Keep vehicle tires properly assess your problem, contact Mexico: 01-800-466-0800 inflated. Roadside Assistance, and relay As the owner of a new Chevrolet, your exact location to get the help Combine several trips into a you need. you are automatically enrolled in the single trip.
Page 29 In Brief 1-23 ® OnStar For a full description of OnStar : Push this red emergency services and system limitations, see button to get priority help from the OnStar Owner's Guide in the specially trained OnStar Emergency glove box. Advisors. OnStar service is subject to the : Push this button for hands free, OnStar Terms and Conditions...
Page 30 1-24 In Brief hardware. The vehicle has to have a See Radio Frequency Statement on Your Responsibility working electrical system and page 13 19 for information Increase the volume of the radio if adequate battery power for the regarding Part 15 of the Federal the OnStar Advisor cannot be OnStar equipment to operate.
Page 31 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ....2-13 Windows Power Mirrors ....2-14 Heated Mirrors .
Page 32: Keys
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks If you are locked out of your vehicle, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. Keys and Canada) on page 13 8 or Roadside Assistance Program WARNING (Mexico) on page 13 10. Leaving children in a vehicle with Remote Keyless Entry the ignition key is dangerous for...
Page 33: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors and Windows Check the transmitter's battery. confirm locking. See LOCK HORN See Battery Replacement later and LIGHT FLASH under Vehicle in this section. Personalization on page 5 30 for more information. If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your Pressing may also arm the dealer or a qualified technician...
Page 34 Keys, Doors and Windows See EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS under Programming Transmitters to When replacing the Vehicle Personalization on battery, do not touch any of the the Vehicle page 5 30 for additional information. circuitry on the transmitter. Static Only RKE transmitters programmed from your body could damage the Pressing on the RKE transmitter...
Page 35: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors and Windows 3. Insert the new battery, positive doing so. Check local regulations for To start the vehicle using the remote side facing up. Replace with a any requirements on remote starting start feature: CR2032 or equivalent battery. of vehicles.
Page 36 Keys, Doors and Windows Turn the ignition switch out of The engine coolant temperature If it is the first remote start since the LOCK/OFF position and then is too high. vehicle has been driven, repeat the back to LOCK/OFF. previous steps, while the engine is The oil pressure is low.
Page 37: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks Power Door Locks WARNING (Continued) With power door locks, the switches WARNING injuries or even death from on the front doors can be used to heat stroke. Always lock the lock and unlock the vehicle. Unlocked doors can be vehicle whenever leaving it.
Page 38: Delayed Locking
Keys, Doors and Windows Delayed Locking Automatic Door Locks Lockout Protection This feature will delay the actual The vehicle is programmed to lock If you press the power door lock locking of the doors and arming of all doors automatically when the switch when the key is in the the theft-deterrent system for following are met:...
Page 39: Doors
Keys, Doors and Windows Doors WARNING (Continued) Trunk If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: Press the trunk release button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Close all of the windows. transmitter for one second to open Fully open the air outlets on the trunk from the outside.
Page 40 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Remote Trunk Release Emergency Trunk Release There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle Handle located inside the trunk on the trunk latch. This handle glows following exposure to light. Pull the release handle up to open the trunk from the inside.
Page 41: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 Vehicle Security Disarming the System To disarm the system: This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make Press the RKE transmitter it impossible to steal. unlock button. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN. Anti-Theft Alarm System The security light, located on the Once the system is disarmed, the instrument panel cluster, comes on...
Page 42: Immobilizer
2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows When an alarm event has finished, Immobilizer the system. Only the correct key the system will re-arm itself starts the vehicle. The vehicle may See Radio Frequency Statement on automatically. not start if the key is damaged. page 13 19 for information How to Turn Off the System regarding Part 15 of the Federal...
Page 43: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 If the engine still does not start, and 3. After the engine has started, turn Exterior Mirrors the key appears to be undamaged the key to LOCK/OFF, and or the light continues to stay on, try remove the key.
Page 44: Power Mirrors
2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Mirrors 2. Press one of the four arrows Interior Mirrors located on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired Manual Rearview Mirror direction. Hold the inside rearview mirror in 3. Adjust each outside mirror so the center to move it for a clearer that a little of the vehicle and the view of behind your vehicle.
Page 45: Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 ® to subscribe to OnStar . See the Windows ® OnStar owner's guide for more information about the services WARNING ® OnStar provides. See Compass on page 5 4 for more Leaving children, helpless adults, information.
Page 46: Power Windows
2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Windows To stop the window while it is To program the driver window, follow lowering, pull the front of the switch these steps: momentarily. To raise the window, 1. With the ignition in ACC/ pull and hold the front of the switch.
Page 47 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Express Window Anti-Pinch Express Window Anti Pinch In this mode, the window can still close on an object in its path. Use Feature Override care when using the override mode. If any object is in the path of the WARNING Window Lockout window when the express up is...
Page 48: Sun Visors
2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Sun Visors Roof The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN, ACC/ ACCESSORY, or if Retained Sunroof Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 20. Press and release the back of the switch to open the sunroof to the vent position.
Page 49 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 A deflector will automatically raise when the sunroof is opened. The deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed. To close the sunroof, press the front of the switch and hold it until the sunroof is closed. The sunroof will stop if the switch is released.
Page 50 2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 51 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety System Check ..3-24 Child Restraints Safety Belt Care ... . . 3-24 Older Children ....3-39 Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Infants and Young...
Page 52: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front and rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash.
Page 53: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Front Seats To adjust the seat position: Height Adjustment Seat Adjustment Seat Position WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a 1.
Page 54: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Page 55: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) WARNING The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash, the belt could Sitting in a reclined position when go up over your abdomen. The the vehicle is in motion can be belt forces would be there, not at dangerous.
Page 56 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright position: WARNING 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the You can lose control of the seatback, and the seatback will vehicle if you try to adjust a return to the upright position.
Page 57: Heated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Power Reclining Seatbacks Heated Front Seats WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of If available, press the top of the...
Page 58: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Raising the Seatback Folding the Seatback WARNING Either side of the seatback can be A safety belt that is improperly folded down for more cargo space. routed, not properly attached, Adjust the seatback only when the or twisted will not provide the vehicle is not moving.
Page 59: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints Safety Belts WARNING WARNING This section of the manual If either seatback is not locked, it It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts could move forward in a sudden in a cargo area, inside or outside properly.
Page 60 3-10 Seats and Restraints A few crashes are mild, and some Why Safety Belts Work crashes can be so serious that even When you ride in or on anything, buckled up, a person would not you go as fast as it goes. survive.
Page 61 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Get it up to speed. Then stop the The person keeps going until or the instrument panel... vehicle. The rider does not stop. stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the safety belts! I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 62: Safety Belts
3-12 Seats and Restraints With safety belts, you slow down as Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why Q: If I am a good driver, and I the vehicle does. You get more time should I have to wear safety never drive far from home, to stop.
Page 63: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-13 How to Wear Safety Belts First, before you or your to slide under the lap belt. If you slid passenger(s) wear a safety belt, under it, the belt would apply force Properly there is important information you on your abdomen.
Page 64 3-14 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 65 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the You can be seriously injured if the lap belt is too loose. In a crash, belt is buckled in the wrong place you could slide under the lap belt like this.
Page 66 3-16 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured if the belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt.
Page 67 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured if You can be seriously injured by you wear the shoulder belt under not wearing the lap-shoulder belt your arm. In a crash, your body properly.
Page 68: Lap-Shoulder Belt
3-18 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? The lap-shoulder belt may lock if WARNING you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the You can be seriously injured by a belt go back slightly to unlock it. twisted belt.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-19 effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster later in this section for instruction on use and important safety information. 3. Push the latch plate into the To unlatch the belt, push the button buckle until it clicks.
Page 70 3-20 Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has a shoulder belt This vehicle has safety belt height adjuster for the driver and pretensioners for the front outboard right front passenger position. occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they Adjust the height so the shoulder are part of the safety belt assembly.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults.
Page 72 3-22 Seats and Restraints WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 73: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3-23 To remove and store the comfort Safety Belt Extender guide, squeeze the belt edges If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten together so that the safety belt can around you, you should use it. be removed from the guide. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage But if a safety belt is not long clip, and then slide the guide onto...
Page 74: Replacing Safety Belt System
3-24 Seats and Restraints Safety System Check Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Now and then, check that the safety Keep belts clean and dry. Crash belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and WARNING anchorages are working properly.
Page 75: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-25 See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word belt assemblies inspected or AIRBAG will appear on the middle The vehicle has the following replaced. part of the steering wheel for the airbags: driver and on the instrument panel New parts and repairs may be...
Page 76 3-26 Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things WARNING WARNING to know about the airbag system: Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, WARNING faster than the blink of an eye. or very close to, any airbag Anyone who is up against, or very when it inflates can be seriously You can be severely injured or...
Page 77: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-27 Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an The right front passenger's frontal electrical problem.
Page 78 3-28 Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.
Page 79: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-29 When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to different crash speeds. For inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear Inflate? example: impacts, or in many side impacts. Frontal airbags are designed to If the vehicle hits a stationary In addition, the vehicle has inflate in moderate to severe frontal...
Page 80: What Makes An Airbag
3-30 Seats and Restraints Seat-mounted side impact and What Makes an Airbag How Does an Airbag roof-rail airbags are not intended to Inflate? Restrain? inflate in frontal impacts, near-frontal impacts, rollovers, or rear impacts. In a deployment event, the sensing In moderate to severe frontal or A seat-mounted side impact airbag system sends an electrical signal...
Page 81: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
Seats and Restraints 3-31 Airbags should never be regarded the windshield or being able to steer fuel system after the airbags inflate. as anything more than a supplement the vehicle, nor does it prevent You can lock the doors, turn off the to safety belts.
Page 82: Passenger Sensing
3-32 Seats and Restraints Let only qualified technicians Additional windshield breakage may work on the airbag systems. also occur from the right front Improper service can mean that passenger airbag. an airbag system will not work Airbags are designed to inflate properly.
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-33 The passenger sensing system A label on the sun visor says, WARNING (Continued) works with sensors that are part of Never put a rear-facing child seat in the right front passenger seat. The the front. This is because the risk to fail-safe.
Page 84 3-34 Seats and Restraints The system determines that a The passenger sensing system is WARNING small child is present in a child designed to turn on (may inflate) the restraint. right front passenger frontal airbag If the airbag readiness light ever and seat mounted side impact The system determines that a comes on and stays on, it means...
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-35 4. Reinstall the child restraint If the on indicator is still lit with enable the right front passenger following the directions provided an infant present in a child frontal airbag and seat-mounted by the child restraint restraint, secure the child side impact airbag: manufacturer and refer to...
Page 86: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
3-36 Seats and Restraints Additional Factors Affecting WARNING WARNING System Operation Safety belts help keep the Stowing of articles under the For up to 10 seconds after the passenger in position on the seat passenger seat or between the ignition is turned off and the during vehicle maneuvers and passenger seat cushion and battery is disconnected, an airbag...
Page 87: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Seats and Restraints 3-37 Adding Equipment to the seat. The passenger sensing manual. See Customer system may not operate properly Satisfaction Procedure Airbag-Equipped Vehicle if the original seat trim is (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 1 replaced with non-GM covers, or Customer Satisfaction Q: Is there anything I might add upholstery or trim, or with...
Page 88: Airbag System Check
3-38 Seats and Restraints In addition, your dealer and the Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to service manual have information replace airbag system parts. See Parts After a Crash about the location of the airbag your dealer for service.
Page 89: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-39 Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that Older Children return to the booster seat.
Page 90 3-40 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, WARNING (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child might also slide under the lap restraint system or infant restraint belt. The belt force would then be system secured in a rear seating applied right on the abdomen.
Page 91: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-41 Infants and Young Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs arms.
Page 92 3-42 Seats and Restraints For most basic types of child WARNING restraints, there are many different models available. When Never do this. purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in Children who are up against, a motor vehicle.
Page 93: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-43 Child Restraint Systems WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular need complete support. This is safety belt may not remain low on because an infant's neck is not the hip bones, as it should.
Page 94 3-44 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat...
Page 95: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 3-45 endangered in a crash if the child Administration (NHTSA) website to Where to Put the restraint is not properly secured in locate the nearest child safety seat Restraint the vehicle. inspection station. For CPST availability in Canada, check with According to accident statistics, When securing an add-on child Transport Canada or the Provincial...
Page 96 3-46 Seats and Restraints A label on your sun visor says, Child restraints and booster seats WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat in vary considerably in size, and some the front. This is because the risk to may fit in certain seating positions deploy under some unusual the rear-facing child is so great, better than others.
Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-47 If you secure a child restraint in the left or center rear seat using LATCH, review the following illustrations. Depending on where you place the child restraint, you may not be able to access certain safety belt assemblies or LATCH A.
Page 98: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
3-48 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint with Lower Anchors a top tether, you must also use Tethers for Children either the lower anchors or the (LATCH System) safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must The LATCH system holds a child never be installed using only the top restraint during driving or in a crash.
Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-49 Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (A) or a dual Anchor Locations tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
Page 100 3-50 Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.
Page 101: System
Seats and Restraints 3-51 Securing a Child Restraint Notice: Do not let the LATCH WARNING (Continued) attachments rub against the Designed for the LATCH vehicle s safety belts. This may System restraint to a single anchor could damage these parts. If necessary, cause the anchor or attachment move buckled safety belts to WARNING...
Page 102 3-52 Seats and Restraints You cannot secure three child secure the restraints. Some restraints using the LATCH anchors restraints also use another vehicle in the rear seat at the same time, anchor to secure a top tether. but you can install two of them. 1.
Page 103 Seats and Restraints 3-53 2. If the child restraint manufacturer 2.3. Route, attach, and tighten recommends that the top tether the top tether according to be attached, attach and tighten the child restraint the top tether to the top tether instructions and the anchor, if equipped.
Page 104 3-54 Seats and Restraints 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
Page 105: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints 3-55 Replacing LATCH System If the vehicle has the LATCH system Children (LATCH System) on and it was being used during a page 3 48 for top tether anchor Parts After a Crash crash, new LATCH system parts locations.
Page 106 3-56 Seats and Restraints If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 45. 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint.
Page 107: (Front Passenger Seat)
Seats and Restraints 3-57 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint (Front Passenger Seat) manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top This vehicle has airbags. A rear tether. See Lower Anchors and seat is a safer place to secure a Tethers for Children (LATCH forward-facing child restraint.
Page 108 3-58 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, If the child restraint has the LATCH WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat in system, see Lower Anchors and the front. This is because the risk to Tethers for Children (LATCH Even if the passenger sensing the rear-facing child is so great,...
Page 109 Seats and Restraints 3-59 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint.
Page 110 3-60 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
Page 111: Storage Compartments
Storage Storage Storage Glove Box Compartments Pull the handle up to open. Storage Compartments Cupholders Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Removable cupholders are located Glove Box ....4-1 in front of the center console.
Page 112: Front Storage
Storage Front Storage For vehicles with rear seat A driver side storage compratment cupholders, access them by pulling is located near the steering column down on the door at the back of the on the bottom of the instrument Storage is available in front of the center console.
Page 113: Center Console Storage
Storage Center Console Storage Additional Storage Features The center console storage has a tray and a main storage area. Pull up on the driver side latch to access Convenience Net the tray. Pull up on the passenger side latch to access the main Use the rear convenience net, to store small.
Page 114 Storage NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 115 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Information Displays Gauge ..... . 5-11 Driver Information Controls Safety Belt Reminders ..5-12 Center (DIC) .
Page 116: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Controls 3. Pull or push the steering wheel (Volume): Press to closer or away from you. increase or to decrease the radio volume. Steering Wheel 4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. (Next / Previous): Adjustment Press to change radio stations,...
Page 117: Horn
Instruments and Controls To select tracks on an iPod or USB Horn 3. Press and release device: to scroll up or down the list. Press near the horn symbols or 1. Press and hold To select a folder, press press on the steering wheel pad to while listening to a song until the sound the horn.
Page 118: Compass
Instruments and Controls The amount of delay time varies As an added safety feature, if the Compass between wiping cycles due to the wipers are on for more than Compass Operation delay setting selected or the speed 15 seconds, the vehicle's of the vehicle.
Page 119: Clock
Instruments and Controls Compass Variance Clock The mirror is set in zone eight. It is Without Date Display necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if AM/FM Base Radio with a Single the vehicle is driven outside CD Player zone eight.
Page 120 Instruments and Controls The date does not automatically 4. Press the button again until 2. Press the button and the HR, display. To see the date press the clock display stops flashing MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, to set the currently displayed minute, month, day, and year) while the radio is on.
Page 121: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Power Outlets Notice: Leaving electrical Power Outlet 115 Volt equipment plugged in for an Alternating Current Accessory power outlets can be extended period of time while the The vehicle may have a power used to plug in electrical equipment, vehicle is off will drain the outlet that can be used to plug in such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Page 122: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls If you try to connect equipment Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there using more than 150 watts or a could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and system fault is detected, a function. Often gauges and warning protection circuit shuts off the power lights work together to indicate a Indicators...
Page 123: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English shown, Metric similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 124: Speedometer
5-10 Instruments and Controls Speedometer Trip Odometer Fuel Gauge The speedometer shows the The trip odometer can show how far vehicle's speed in either kilometers the vehicle has been driven since per hour (km/h) or miles per the trip odometer was last reset. hour (mph).
Page 125: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Here are four things that some Engine Coolant owners ask about. These are Temperature Gauge normal and do not indicate a problem with the fuel gauge: At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gauge reads full.
Page 126: Safety Belt Reminders
5-12 Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster. For vehicles equipped with the passenger safety belt reminder light, several seconds after the engine is Metric started, a chime sounds for...
Page 127: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 5-13 The front passenger safety belt If there is a problem with the airbag reminder light and chime may turn system, an airbag Driver Information on if an object is put on the seat Center (DIC) message can also such as a briefcase, handbag, come on.
Page 128 5-14 Instruments and Controls you know the status of the right front WARNING passenger frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbags. If the airbag readiness light ever If the word ON or the on symbol is comes on and stays on, it means lit on the passenger airbag status that something may be wrong indicator, it means that the right...
Page 129: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Charging System Light Malfunction Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is Indicator Lamp apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage A computer system called OBD II to the vehicle. This system assists (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the service technician in correctly...
Page 130 5-16 Instruments and Controls Make sure the electrical system costly repairs not covered by the If the light continues to flash, when is not wet. The system could be vehicle warranty. This could also it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. wet if the vehicle was driven result in a failure to pass a Find a safe place to park the...
Page 131 Instruments and Controls 5-17 The critical emission control If none of the above have made the systems have not been light turn off, your dealer can check completely diagnosed by the the vehicle. The dealer has the system. This can happen if the proper test equipment and battery has recently been diagnostic tools to fix any...
Page 132: Brake System Warning
5-18 Instruments and Controls Brake System Warning When the ignition is on, the brake WARNING system warning light also comes on Light when the parking brake is set. The The brake system might not be light stays on if the parking brake The vehicle brake system consists working properly if the brake does not fully release.
Page 133: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Antilock Brake System If the regular brake system warning If the light does not come on, have light is also on, the vehicle does not the vehicle serviced by the dealer. (ABS) Warning Light have antilock brakes and there is a If the system is working normally the problem with the regular brakes.
Page 134: Warning Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls If the indicator/warning light is on Engine Coolant The engine coolant temperature and flashing, the TCS or the ESC warning light comes on when the Temperature Warning system is actively working. Check engine has overheated. Light the DIC messaging for details to If this happens pull over and turn off determine which system is working.
Page 135: Engine Oil Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 When the Light is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly WARNING underinflated. Do not keep driving if the oil A tire pressure message can pressure is low. The engine can accompany the light.
Page 136: Security Light
5-22 Instruments and Controls Security Light Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC display gives you the status of many For information regarding this light of your vehicle's systems. The DIC The cruise control light comes on and the vehicle's security system, is also used to display driver...
Page 137 Instruments and Controls 5-23 buttons to enter the personalization Odometer menu. See Vehicle Personalization Press the information button until on page 5 30 for more information. the outside air temperature and the The DIC comes on when the ignition odometer displays. This mode shows the total distance the vehicle is on.
Page 138 5-24 Instruments and Controls FUEL RANGE To reset the average fuel economy, AV (Average) SPEED press and hold the reset button Press the information button until Press the information button until while MPG (L/100 KM) AVG is FUEL RANGE displays. This mode AV SPEED displays.
Page 139: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-25 In addition to the engine oil life Tire Pressure Vehicle Messages system monitoring the oil life, On vehicles with the Tire Pressure The following messages appear if additional maintenance is Monitor System (TPMS), the there is a problem detected in one recommended in the Maintenance pressure for each tire can be viewed of your vehicle's systems.
Page 140: Brake System Messages
5-26 Instruments and Controls Brake System Messages Door Ajar Messages page 10 9, and Scheduled Maintenance on page 11 2 for more BRAKE FLUID DOOR AJAR information. This message displays, while the This message displays if one or Engine Power Messages ignition is on, when the brake fluid more of the vehicle's doors are not level is low.
Page 141: Fuel System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-27 Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages Ride Control System Messages CHECK GAS CAP KEY FOB BATT (Battery) LOW ESC (Electronic Stability This message displays if the fuel This message displays if the Control) ACTIVE cap has not been fully tightened. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Recheck the fuel cap to make sure transmitter battery is low.
Page 142 5-28 Instruments and Controls ESC (Electronic Stability page 9 29 and Electronic Stability resetting the system by turning the Control (ESC)/Traction Control ignition off and then back on. If this Control) OFF System (TCS) Indicator/Warning message still stays on or turns back If your vehicle has Electronic Light on page 5 19 for more on again while you are driving, your...
Page 143: Airbag System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-29 TRACTION OFF Service Vehicle Messages Monitor Operation on page 10 54 for more information. If the warning If your vehicle has the Traction ENGINE DISABLED comes on and stays on, there may Control System (TCS), this be a problem with the TPMS.
Page 144: Vehicle Reminder
5-30 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Reminder Vehicle 2. Press and hold the information and reset buttons at the same Messages Personalization time for one second, then release to enter the ICE POSSIBLE Your vehicle has personalization personalization menu. capabilities that allow you to This message displays when the If the vehicle speed is greater program certain features to a...
Page 145 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Personalization Menu Modes To select a setting and move LOCK HORN on to the next feature, press the This feature, which allows the OIL LIFE RESET information button while the desired vehicle's horn to chirp every time setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 146 5-32 Instruments and Controls UNLOCK HORN LIGHT FLASH To select a setting and move on to the next feature, press the This feature, which allows the This feature, which allows the information button while the desired vehicle's horn to chirp on the first vehicle's exterior hazard/turn signal setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 147 Instruments and Controls 5-33 OFF: The doors will lock NONE: None of the doors will See Automatic Door Locks on immediately when pressing the automatically unlock. You will need page 2 8 for more information. power lock switch or the lock button to manually unlock the doors.
Page 148 5-34 Instruments and Controls ON (default): The exterior SPANISH: All messages will perimeter lighting will turn on when appear in Spanish. the unlock button on the RKE GERMAN: All messages will transmitter is pressed. appear in German. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) To select a setting and exit out of System Operation on page 2 3 for the personalization menu mode,...
Page 149: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-5 Exterior Lamp Controls Dome Lamps ....6-5 Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps .
Page 150: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting AUTO (Automatic Headlamp Headlamp High/ Daytime Running System): Automatically turns on Low-Beam Changer Lamps (DRL) the Daytime Running Lamps during daytime, and the headlamps, To change the headlamps from low Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can parking lamps, and taillamps at beam to high beam, push the turn make it easier for others to see the night.
Page 151: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting The light sensor detects daytime The vehicle has a light sensor on bright position. See Instrument light. top of the instrument panel that Panel Illumination Control on controls the automatic headlamp page 6 5. The parking brake is released or system.
Page 152: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change Fog Lamps Signals For vehicles with fog lamps, the button for this feature is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. The ignition must be on for the fog lamps to work.
Page 153: Instrument Panel Illumination
Lighting Interior Lighting Dome Lamps Lighting Features The dome lamps come on when any Instrument Panel Entry/Exit Lighting door is opened. They turn off after all the doors are closed. Illumination Control The lamps inside the vehicle come The dome lamps can also be turned on when any door is opened.
Page 154: Parade Dimming
Lighting Parade Dimming When the state of charge is high, EPM works to prevent excessive the voltage is lowered slightly to discharge of the battery. It does this Parade dimming is a separate prevent overcharging. If the vehicle by balancing the generator's output lighting mode that comes on while has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage and the vehicle's electrical needs.
Page 155: Battery Power Protection
Lighting Press any Remote Keyless Battery Power Protection Entry (RKE) transmitter button The vehicle has a battery run-down (if equipped). protection feature designed to Press the remote trunk release protect the vehicle's battery. button. When any interior lamp (trunk, Press the power door lock reading, or visor vanity) is left on switch.
Page 156 Lighting NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 157: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction WARNING System Infotainment Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a Determine which radio the vehicle crash resulting in injury or death has and read the following pages to Introduction to you or others. Do not give become familiar with its features.
Page 158: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the Notice: The chime signals related The vehicle has Retained road while driving, do the following to safety belts, parking brake, and Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, while the vehicle is parked: other functions of your vehicle the audio system can be played operate through the radio/...
Page 159: Operation
Infotainment System Operation Radio with CD (Base) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 160 Infotainment System (Information): Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time. Speed Compensated Volume (SCV): Radios with the Speed Compensated Volume (SCV) feature automatically adjust the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speeds up...
Page 161 Infotainment System 4. Press the softkey under the EQ (Equalization): Press this 3. Adjust the setting by doing one desired Speed Compensated button to choose bass and treble of the following: Volume setting (OFF, Low, Med, equalization settings designed for Turn the knob clockwise or High) to select the level of...
Page 162 Infotainment System EQ (Equalization): Press this 2. To adjust the setting, do one of 3. Adjust the setting by doing one button to choose bass and treble the following: of the following: equalization settings designed for Turn the knob. Turn the knob clockwise different types of music.
Page 163: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System Radio Messages Radio displays on the bottom line. When information is not available, NO Calibration Error: Displays if the INFO displays. AM-FM Radio radio is no longer calibrated Auto Text (RDS Features): If properly for the vehicle. The vehicle Radio Data System (RDS) additional information is available must be returned to your dealer for...
Page 164 Infotainment System To scan preset stations in the To scan preset stations in the Finding a Station selected band, press and hold selected band, press and hold BAND: Press to choose SEEK for four seconds until a SEEK for four seconds until a between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM double beep sounds.
Page 165 Infotainment System Radios that have a FAV button store To store preset stations: The number of favorites pages can radio stations as favorites, up to be setup using the MENU button. To 1. Tune to a radio station. 36 stations can be programmed as setup the number of favorites 2.
Page 166: Satellite Radio
7-10 Infotainment System Satellite Radio (Information) (XM Satellite Radio If is pressed and the song title or Service): For vehicles with XM, artist information is longer than Satellite Radio Service what can be displayed, the extra press to display additional text information will page every XM is a satellite radio service that is information related to the current...
Page 167 Infotainment System 7-11 2. Press either of the two softkeys Adding and Removing Categories SEEK: Press to go to the next below the desired category tab XM channel. Categories cannot be added or to immediately tune to the first removed while the vehicle is moving To scan stations, press and hold XM station in that category.
Page 168 7-12 Infotainment System Storing XM Channels 3. Press and hold one of the XM Radio Messages 6 softkeys until a beep sounds. Drivers are encouraged to store XL (Explicit Language 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to radio station while the vehicle is Channels): These channels, or any store additional radio stations.
Page 169 Infotainment System 7-13 Channel Unauth : This channel is No Subscription Please Renew: Unknown: If this message is blocked or cannot be received with XM subscription needs to be received when tuned to channel 0, your XM Subscription package. reactivated. Contact XM at there could be a receiver fault.
Page 170: Radio Reception
7-14 Infotainment System Radio Reception causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing The range for most AM stations is Frequency interference and static under heavy foliage, bridges, greater than for FM, especially at can occur during normal radio garages, or tunnels may cause loss night.
Page 171: Backglass Antenna
Infotainment System 7-15 Backglass Antenna not be covered by the vehicle Audio Players warranty. Do not clear the inside The AM-FM antenna is integrated rear window with sharp objects. CD Player with the rear window defogger, Notice: Do not apply aftermarket located in the rear window.
Page 172 7-16 Infotainment System load one CD at a time, and keep Inserting a Disc If the ignition or radio is turned off the CD player and the loading slot when a CD is in the player, the CD Insert the disc partway into the slot, free of foreign materials, liquids, stays in the player.
Page 173 Infotainment System 7-17 Press this button again and the MP3 Supported Files REV (Reverse): Press and hold system automatically searches for to reverse playback quickly within a The Radio with CD (MP3), Radio an auxiliary input device, such as a track.
Page 174 7-18 Infotainment System Play begins from the first track in Root Directory Playlists the first folder and continues The root directory is treated as a Discs that have playlists that sequentially through all tracks in folder. Files are stored in the root were created using WinAmp , each folder.
Page 175 Infotainment System 7-19 CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to RDM (Random): MP3 files can be SEEK: Press to go to the next play an MP3 disc while listening to listened to on a CD in random, track. Press and hold or press the radio or a portable audio device.
Page 176: Auxiliary Devices
7-20 Infotainment System The air is very humid. If so, wait When the scan is finished, the disc The album name displays on the about an hour and try again. begins playing files in order by second line between the arrows and artist.
Page 177 Infotainment System 7-21 Drivers are encouraged to set up that are stored on a USB storage (Power/Volume): Turn to adjust any auxiliary device while the device as well as tracks that are the volume. Additional volume ® vehicle is in P (Park). See stored on an iPod adjustments may have to be made Defensive Driving on page 9 2 for...
Page 178 7-22 Infotainment System Files accessed from the root Order of Play Connecting a USB Storage directory of a USB device display as Device or iPod Tracks are played in the following F1 ROOT. order: The radio buttons, knobs and Empty Folder softkeys are used to control a USB Play begins from the first track in storage device or an iPod when it is...
Page 179 Infotainment System 7-23 Older iPod's that are not supported REV (Reverse): Press and hold (Pause): Press the softkey below can still be used by connecting it to to reverse playback quickly. Sound to pause the track. The tab the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input is heard at a reduced volume.
Page 180 7-24 Infotainment System Albums Third softkey, 5% through the list 4. Turn to scroll through the files each time the softkey is pressed. Genres in the selected folder. Fourth softkey, 10% through the Songs 5. Press to select the desired file list each time the softkey is to be played.
Page 181: Bluetooth
Infotainment System 7-25 Review the controls and Phone (Shuffle Off): Press the operation of the infotainment softkey below to turn shuffle system. Bluetooth off. This is the default mode when a Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. USB storage device or iPod is first For vehicles equipped with The system may not work with connected.
Page 182 7-26 Infotainment System See Storing and Deleting Phone system. See www.gm.com/bluetooth Audio System Numbers in this section for for more information on compatible When using the in vehicle Bluetooth more information. phones. system, sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system Voice Recognition WARNING speakers and overrides the audio...
Page 183 Infotainment System 7-27 Only one paired cell phone can Pairing 5. Locate the device named Your be connected to the Bluetooth Vehicle in the list on the cell A Bluetooth cell phone must be system at a time. phone. Follow the instructions paired to the Bluetooth system and on the cell phone to enter the If multiple paired cell phones are...
Page 184 7-28 Infotainment System Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Phones Numbers To connect to a different cell phone, The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to paired to it.
Page 185 Infotainment System 7-29 Using the Store Command 3. Say each digit, one at a time, To delete all name tags: that you want to store. After 1. Press and hold 1. Press and hold each digit is entered, the system two seconds.
Page 186 7-30 Infotainment System Digit Dial: This command allows a If an unwanted number is Using the Re dial Command phone number to be dialed by recognized by the system, say 1. Press and hold entering the digits one at a time. Clear at any time to clear the last two seconds.
Page 187 Infotainment System 7-31 Press again to return to the Ending a Call To Transfer Audio From the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone original call. Press to end a call. During a call with the audio in the To ignore the incoming call, no Muting a Call vehicle: action is required.
Page 188 7-32 Infotainment System Voice Pass-Thru Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System (DTMF) Tones Voice pass thru allows access to the Unless information is deleted out of voice recognition commands on the the in vehicle Bluetooth system, it The Bluetooth system can send cell phone.
Page 189: Climate Control Systems
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-5 Air Vents Air Vents .
Page 190 Climate Controls Operation Select from the following: light will turn on. If the button is pressed again, the light will turn off. (Vent): Air is directed to the Temperature Control: Turn The recirculation mode cannot be instrument panel outlets. clockwise or counterclockwise to selected while in the defog mode.
Page 191 Climate Controls To help clear the windshield quickly, For quick cool down on hot days, do cannot be used with the do the following: the following: recirculation mode. Press cancel the recirculation mode. 1. Select 1. Select the vent mode. (Recirculation): Press to turn 2.
Page 192 Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger If the vehicle has heated outside Remote Start Climate Control mirrors, the surface of the outside Operation The rear window defogger uses a mirrors heat when the rear window For vehicles with the remote start warming grid to remove fog or frost defogger is activated.
Page 193: Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Automatic Climate Control System Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): Select AUTO For vehicles with this system, the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be on both the fan speed control and automatically controlled. the air delivery mode control knobs to activate the automatic system. When automatic operation is active the system controls the inside temperature and air delivery.
Page 194 Climate Controls 2. Set the temperature. To avoid blowing cold air at Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn engine start-up in cold weather, clockwise or counterclockwise to An initial setting of 73°F (23°C) the system delays turning on the change the direction of the airflow in is recommended.
Page 195 Climate Controls windshield. The air conditioning In AUTO mode the system cools (Recirculation): Press to turn indicator light blinks three times if and dehumidifies the air inside the the recirculation mode on. An the compressor is turned off while in vehicle.
Page 196 Climate Controls When the weather is cool or damp, For vehicles with heated outside If the fan is off, the climate control operating the system in recirculation mirrors, the surface of the outside system will not operate during for extended periods of time can mirrors will also heat when the rear remote start.
Page 197: Air Vents
Climate Controls Keep the path under the front Air Vents seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the Use the lever located in the center vehicle more effectively. of each outlet by moving it either up and down or side-to-side, to change When an objectionable odor the direction and amount of airflow...
Page 198 8-10 Climate Controls NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 199 Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park ... . 9-20 Fuel Shifting Out of Park ..9-21 Fuel ......9-35 Operating Parking Over Things Recommended Fuel .
Page 200: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving Information Drunk Driving WARNING Defensive Driving WARNING Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other Defensive driving means always Drinking and then driving is drivers) are going to be careless expect the unexpected. The first very dangerous.
Page 201: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Police records show that almost passenger is in a crash, that Braking 40 percent of all motor person's chance of being killed or See Brake System Warning Light on vehicle-related deaths involve permanently disabled is higher than page 5 18.
Page 202 Driving and Operating And, of course, actual stopping down. If the engine stops, there will If you turn the steering wheel in distances vary greatly with the still be some power brake assist but either direction several times until it surface of the road, whether it is it will be used when the brake is stops, or hold the steering wheel in...
Page 203 Driving and Operating Steering Tips Steering in Emergencies It is important to take curves at a There are times when steering can reasonable speed. be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and Traction in a curve depends on the find a truck stopped in your lane, condition of the tires and the road or a car suddenly pulls out from...
Page 204: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery tire contacts the pavement edge. The three types of skids correspond Then turn the steering wheel to go to the vehicle's three control The vehicle's right wheels can drop straight down the roadway. systems. In the braking skid, the off the edge of a road onto the wheels are not rolling.
Page 205: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating While driving on a surface with Driving on Wet Roads WARNING (Continued) reduced traction, try to avoid Rain and wet roads can reduce sudden steering, acceleration, Flowing or rushing water creates vehicle traction and affect your or braking, including reducing strong forces.
Page 206: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating Other Rainy Weather Tips Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Besides slowing down, other wet Always be alert and pay attention to Driving on steep hills or through weather driving tips include: your surroundings while driving. mountains is different than driving If you become tired or sleepy, find a on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 207: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Pay attention to special road Try not to break the fragile traction. WARNING signs (falling rocks area, winding If you accelerate too fast, the drive roads, long grades, passing or wheels will spin and polish the Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) no-passing zones) and take surface under the tires even more.
Page 208 9-10 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about vehicle unless there is help nearby. carbon monoxide, see Engine Clear away snow from around If possible, use the Roadside...
Page 209: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 9-11 feel really uncomfortable from the Rocking the Vehicle to Get WARNING cold. Moving about to keep warm it Out also helps. If the vehicle's tires spin at high Turn the steering wheel left and If it takes some time for help to speed, they can explode, and you right to clear the area around the arrive, now and then when you run...
Page 210: Vehicle Load Limits
9-12 Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits pillar (B-pillar). With the driver's WARNING (Continued) door open, you will find the label It is very important to know how attached below the door lock vehicle handles. This could much weight the vehicle can post.
Page 211 Driving and Operating 9-13 Rating (GAWR) for the front and there will be five 150 lb rear axle. See Certification passengers in your vehicle, Label later in this section. the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is Steps for Determining Correct 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) Load Limit...
Page 212 9-14 Driving and Operating seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
Page 213 Driving and Operating 9-15 occupants, fuel, and cargo. If you put things inside the WARNING (Continued) Never exceed the GVWR for vehicle like suitcases, tools, the vehicle, or the Gross Axle packages, or anything Never stack heavier Weight Rating (GAWR) for either else they will go as fast as the things, like suitcases,...
Page 214: Starting And Operating
9-16 Driving and Operating Avoid making hard stops for Starting and Ignition Positions the first 322 km (200 miles) or Operating so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with New Vehicle Break-In new linings can mean Notice: The vehicle does not premature wear and earlier...
Page 215 Driving and Operating 9-17 and turn it only with your hand. 2. Shift the vehicle to neutral. This (ON/RUN): This position can be If the key cannot be turned by can be done while the vehicle is used to operate the electrical hand, see your dealer.
Page 216: Starting The Engine
9-18 Driving and Operating Starting the Engine components. If the ignition key is 2. If the engine does not start after turned to the START position, 5 to 10 seconds, especially in Move the shift lever to P (Park) or and then released when the very cold weather (below 18°C N (Neutral).
Page 217: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-19 Before adding electrical To Use the Engine Coolant WARNING (Continued) equipment, check with your Heater dealer. If you do not, the engine 1. Turn off the engine. the cord into a properly grounded might not perform properly. Any three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.
Page 218: Retained Accessory
9-20 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Shifting Into Park 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by holding in the button on the Power (RAP) shift lever and pushing the shift WARNING lever all the way toward the front These vehicle accessories can be of the vehicle.
Page 219: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-21 Leaving the Vehicle with the If you can, it means that the shift Shifting Out of Park lever was not fully locked in Engine Running This vehicle is equipped with an P (Park). electronic shift lock release system. WARNING Torque Lock The shift lock release is...
Page 220: That Burn
9-22 Driving and Operating To shift out of P (Park): Parking Over Things Engine Exhaust That Burn 1. Apply the brake pedal. WARNING 2. Press the shift lever button. WARNING 3. Move the shift lever to the Engine exhaust contains Carbon desired position.
Page 221: Running The Vehicle While Parked
Driving and Operating 9-23 Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) WARNING While Parked There are holes or openings It can be dangerous to get out of It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from the vehicle if the automatic engine running.
Page 222: Automatic Transmission
9-24 Driving and Operating Automatic brake pedal then press the shift WARNING lever button before you can shift Transmission from P (Park) while the ignition key It is dangerous to get out of the is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out vehicle if the shift lever is not fully of P (Park), ease pressure on the in P (Park) with the parking brake...
Page 223: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-25 N (Neutral): In this position, the Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or Manual Mode engine does not connect with the N (Neutral) with the engine Driver Shift Control (DSC) wheels. To restart the engine when running at high speed may the vehicle is already moving, use damage the transmission.
Page 224 9-26 Driving and Operating While using the DSC feature the Second or Third Gear Start Feature transmission will have firmer shifting and sportier performance. You can When accelerating the vehicle from use this for sport driving or when a stop in snowy and icy conditions, climbing hills to stay in gear longer you may want to shift the gear or to downshift for more power or...
Page 225: System (Abs)
Driving and Operating 9-27 Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS...
Page 226: Parking Brake
9-28 Driving and Operating Parking Brake begin to drive, the brake system Brake Assist warning light comes on and a chime This vehicle has a brake assist sounds as a warning that the feature designed to assist the driver parking brake is still on. in stopping or decreasing vehicle The PUSH PARK PEDAL message speed in emergency driving...
Page 227: System (Tcs)
Driving and Operating 9-29 Ride Control Systems The system may be heard or felt The Traction Control System is while it is working, but this is automatically enabled whenever the normal. vehicle is started. To limit wheel Traction Control spin, especially in slippery road If the vehicle is in cruise control System (TCS) conditions, always leave the system...
Page 228 9-30 Driving and Operating driving. For more information on the misuse of the vehicle is not LOW TRACTION message, see covered. See your warranty book Ride Control System Messages on for additional information. page 5 27. The traction control system may Notice: If the wheel(s) of one axle activate on dry or rough roads or are allowed to spin excessively...
Page 229: Electronic Stability
Driving and Operating 9-31 Electronic Stability For more information, see Ride The Electronic Stability Control Control System Messages on (ESC) system is automatically Control (ESC) page 5 27. enabled whenever the vehicle is started. To assist the driver with The vehicle has an Electronic vehicle directional control, Stability Control (ESC) system which combines antilock brake,...
Page 230: Cruise Control
9-32 Driving and Operating when driving in extreme off-road Cruise Control conditions where high wheel spin is Cruise control lets a speed of about required. See If the Vehicle is Stuck 40 km/h (25 mph) or more be on page 9 11. maintained without keeping your ESC may also turn off automatically foot on the accelerator.
Page 231 Driving and Operating 9-33 Setting Cruise Control WARNING If the cruise button is on when not in use, it could get bumped and go into Cruise control can be dangerous cruise when not desired. Keep the where you cannot drive safely at cruise control switch off when cruise a steady speed.
Page 232 9-34 Driving and Operating To increase the vehicle speed in Resuming a Set Speed Using Cruise Control on Hills small amounts, press the RES+ If the cruise control is set at a How well the cruise control works button briefly. Each time this is desired speed and then the brakes on hills depends upon the vehicle done, the vehicle goes about...
Page 233: Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-35 Fuel use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Use of the recommended fuel Fuel on page 9 35. is an important part of the proper Recommended Fuel maintenance of this vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain If the vehicle has the 2.4L L4 engine optimum vehicle performance, we (VIN Code 1) or the 2.4L L4 engine...
Page 234: Gasoline Specifications
9-36 Driving and Operating audible knocking noise, commonly California Fuel Fuels in Foreign referred to as spark knock, might be Requirements Countries heard when driving. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or If the vehicle is certified to meet Never use leaded gasoline or any higher as soon as possible.
Page 235: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Driving and Operating 9-37 regulations. To help keep fuel Gasolines containing oxygenates, fuel contains MMT. We recommend injectors and intake valves clean such as ethers and ethanol, and against the use of such gasolines. and avoid problems due to dirty reformulated gasolines might be Fuels containing MMT can reduce injectors or valves, look for gasoline...
Page 236 9-38 Driving and Operating Many service stations will not have To ensure quick starts in the E85 has less energy per liter an 85% ethanol fuel (E85) pump wintertime, the E85 fuel must be (gallon) than gasoline, so you will available.
Page 237: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating 9-39 Filling the Tank Turn the tethered fuel cap counterclockwise to remove. If the vehicle has E85 fuel capability, the WARNING fuel cap will be yellow and state that E85 or gasoline can be used. See Fuel vapor burns violently and a Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on fuel fire can cause bad injuries.
Page 238: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-40 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel WARNING WARNING Container Fuel can spray out on you if you If a fire starts while you are open the fuel cap too quickly. refueling, do not remove the WARNING If you spill fuel and then nozzle.
Page 239: General Towing
Driving and Operating 9-41 Towing See the following trailer towing WARNING (Continued) information in this section: General Towing For information on driving while Bring the fill nozzle in contact towing a trailer, see Driving with the inside of the fill Information Characteristics and opening before operating the...
Page 240 9-42 Driving and Operating Do not tow a trailer at all during Driving Characteristics The vehicle can tow a trailer when the first 1 600 km (1,000 miles) equipped with the proper trailer and Towing Tips the new vehicle is driven. The towing equipment.
Page 241 Driving and Operating 9-43 Driving with a Trailer Towing with a Stability Control Backing Up System Towing a trailer requires experience. Hold the bottom of the steering Get familiar with handling and wheel with one hand. To move the When towing, the sound of the braking with the added trailer trailer to the left, move that hand to stability control system might be...
Page 242 9-44 Driving and Operating Turn Signals When Towing a The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). Parking on Hills Use a lower gear if the transmission Trailer shifts too often. WARNING The turn signal indicators When towing at high altitude on on the instrument panel flash Parking the vehicle on a hill with steep uphill grades, engine coolant...
Page 243: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 9-45 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then Maintenance When Trailer Trailer Towing apply the parking brake and shift Towing Before pulling a trailer, there are into P (Park). The vehicle needs service more three important considerations that 5.
Page 244 9-46 Driving and Operating Maximum trailer weight is calculated If there are a lot of options, After loading the trailer, weigh the assuming only the driver is in the equipment, passengers or cargo in trailer and then the tongue, tow vehicle and it has all the the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue separately, to see if the weights are required trailering equipment.
Page 245: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-47 Towing Equipment Safety Chains Conversions and Always attach chains between the Add-Ons Hitches vehicle and the trailer. Cross the Use the correct hitch equipment. safety chains under the tongue of Add-On Electrical See your dealer or a hitch dealer for the trailer to help prevent the tongue Equipment assistance.
Page 246 9-48 Driving and Operating NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 247 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid ..10-22 Electrical System Washer Fluid ....10-23 Electrical System Brakes ..... 10-24 Overload .
Page 248: General Information
10-2 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New Jump Starting General Information Tires ..... . 10-59 Jump Starting ....10-84 For service and parts needs, visit Buying New Tires .
Page 249: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition California Perchlorate Accessories and 65 Warning Materials Requirements Modifications Most motor vehicles, including this Certain types of automotive Adding non dealer accessories to one, contain and/or emit chemicals applications, such as airbag the vehicle can affect vehicle known to the State of California to initiators, seat belt pretensioners, performance and safety, including...
Page 250: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care GM Accessories are designed to Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service complement and function with other work, use the proper service systems on the vehicle. Your GM manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own dealer can accessorize the vehicle about how to service the vehicle Service Work...
Page 251: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood 3. Lift the hood. 4. After the hood is slightly lifted, it To open the hood: will continue to open to the full position. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Lower the hood until the lifting force of the strut is reduced, then release the hood to latch fully.
Page 252 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.4 L L4 Engine I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 253 Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on E. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. H. Battery on page 10 26. page 10 14. See Engine Coolant on Windshield Washer Fluid page 10 16. B. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of Reservoir. See Adding Washer View).
Page 254 10-8 Vehicle Care 3.6 L V6 Engine I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 255: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-9 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on G. Pressure Cap. See Cooling Engine Oil page 10 14. System on page 10 16. To ensure proper engine B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. H. Brake Master Cylinder performance and long life, careful See Power Steering Fluid on Reservoir.
Page 256 10-10 Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil Notice: Do not add too much oil. Oil levels above or below the It is a good idea to check the engine acceptable operating range oil level at each fuel fill. In order to shown on the dipstick are harmful get an accurate reading, the vehicle to the engine.
Page 257 Vehicle Care 10-11 Selecting the Right Engine Oil Use of Substitute Engine Oils if dexos is unavailable: In the event Selecting the right engine oil that dexos approved engine oil is depends on both the proper oil not available at an oil change or for specification and viscosity grade: maintaining proper oil level, you may use substitute engine oil...
Page 258 10-12 Vehicle Care ( 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should What to Do with Used Oil be used. An oil of this viscosity Used engine oil contains certain grade will provide easier cold elements that can be unhealthy for starting for the engine at extremely your skin and could even cause low temperatures.
Page 259: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-13 Engine Oil Life System best conditions, the oil life system How to Reset the Engine Oil might indicate that an oil change is Life System When to Change Engine Oil not necessary for up to a year. The Reset the system whenever the engine oil and filter must be This vehicle has a computer system...
Page 260: Automatic Transmission
10-14 Vehicle Care If the CHANGE OIL SOON Notice: Use of the incorrect When to Inspect the Engine Air message comes back on when the automatic transmission fluid may Cleaner/Filter vehicle is started, the engine oil life damage the vehicle, and the Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the system has not reset.
Page 261 Vehicle Care 10-15 To inspect or replace the engine air WARNING cleaner/filter: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires.
Page 262: Cooling System
10-16 Vehicle Care Cooling System Notice: Using coolant other than WARNING ® DEX-COOL can cause premature The cooling system allows the engine, heater core, or radiator An electric engine cooling fan engine to maintain the correct corrosion. In addition, the engine under the hood can start up even working temperature.
Page 263 Vehicle Care 10-17 What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Never dispose of engine coolant by drinkable water and DEX-COOL putting it in the trash, pouring it on coolant. If using this mixture, the ground, or into sewers, streams, WARNING nothing else needs to be added.
Page 264 10-18 Vehicle Care The coolant level should be at or WARNING WARNING above the FULL COLD mark on the coolant surge tank. If it is not, there Steam and scalding liquids from a You can be burned if you spill may be a leak at the pressure cap hot cooling system can blow out coolant on hot engine parts.
Page 265 Vehicle Care 10-19 2. Keep turning the pressure cap By this time, the coolant level slowly, and remove it. inside the coolant surge tank might be lower. If the level is 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with lower than the FULL COLD the proper mixture, to the FULL mark, add more of the proper COLD mark.
Page 266: Engine Overheating
10-20 Vehicle Care Engine Overheating Then check to see if the engine WARNING (Continued) cooling fans are running. If the The vehicle has several indicators engine is overheating, both fans If you keep driving when the to warn of engine overheating. should be running.
Page 267: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Vehicle Care 10-21 If the overheat warning is displayed If the warning continues, pull over, and engine performance will be with no sign of steam: stop, and park the vehicle noticed. The temperature gauge will right away. indicate an overheat condition 1.
Page 268: Power Steering Fluid
10-22 Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly The fluid level should be between check power steering fluid unless a the MIN (Minimum) and MAX leak is suspected in the system, (Maximum) marks when the engine or an unusual noise is heard.
Page 269: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-23 Fill the washer fluid tank Washer Fluid only three-quarters full when it is very cold. This What to Use allows for fluid expansion if When windshield washer fluid is freezing occurs, which could needed, be sure to read the damage the tank if it is manufacturer's instructions before completely full.
Page 270: Brakes
10-24 Vehicle Care Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, brake pads have built-in wear applied.
Page 271: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-25 A fluid leak in the brake Brake Fluid WARNING hydraulic system can also cause a low fluid level. Have the brake If too much brake fluid is added, it hydraulic system fixed, since a can spill on the engine and burn, leak means that sooner or later if the engine is hot enough.
Page 272: Battery
10-26 Vehicle Care If brake fluid is spilled on the Always clean the brake fluid Vehicle Storage vehicle's painted surfaces, reservoir cap and the area around the paint finish can be the cap before removing it. This WARNING damaged. Be careful not to helps keep dirt from entering the spill brake fluid on the reservoir.
Page 273: Function Check
Vehicle Care 10-27 Starter Switch Check 3. Try to start the engine in each 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. gear. The vehicle should start See Parking Brake on only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). page 9 28. WARNING If the vehicle starts in any other Be ready to apply the regular position, contact your dealer for...
Page 274: Park Brake And P (Park)
10-28 Vehicle Care Ignition Transmission Park Brake and P (Park) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Lock Check Mechanism Check your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. While parked, and with the parking WARNING brake set, try to turn the ignition to To check the parking brake's...
Page 275: Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-29 Wiper Blade Replacement To replace the wiper blade: Headlamp Aiming 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm Windshield wiper blades should be Headlamp aim has been preset at connector away from the inspected for wear or cracking. See the factory and should need no windshield.
Page 276: Bulb Replacement
10-30 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps For the proper type of replacement WARNING (LS and LT) bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 34. Halogen bulbs have pressurized For any bulb changing procedure gas inside and can burst if you not listed in this section, contact drop or scratch the bulb.
Page 277 Vehicle Care 10-31 2. Remove the two rear 3. Remove the three wing nuts (A), 5. Turn the bulb socket (B) convenience net hooks holding which hold the taillamp counterclockwise to remove it the trunk trim and move the trim assembly, from inside the trunk.
Page 278 10-32 Vehicle Care Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps (LTZ) 2. Remove the two rear 3. Remove the three wing nuts (A), convenience net hooks holding which hold the taillamp the trunk trim and move the trim assembly, from inside the trunk. aside.
Page 279: Back-Up Lamps
Vehicle Care 10-33 Back-Up Lamps 5. Disconnect the wiring harness 2. Remove the push pins holding connector (C) from the LED (B). the trunk trim (B). 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on 6. Turn the LED (B) 3. Move the trim aside far enough page 2 9 for more information.
Page 280: License Plate Lamp
10-34 Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp 4. Push the new bulb in and turn it clockwise to install. To replace the license plate 5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to lamp bulb: reinstall. Replacement Bulbs Bulb Exterior Lamp Number Back-up Lamp License Plate Lamp Rear Turn Signal 4.
Page 281: Electrical System Electrical System
Vehicle Care 10-35 Electrical System If there is a problem on the road and If the overload is caused by an a fuse needs to be replaced, the electrical problem and not snow or same amperage fuse can be ice, be sure to get it fixed. Electrical System borrowed.
Page 282: Engine Compartment Fuse
10-36 Vehicle Care To identify and check fuses, circuit breakers, and relays, see Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 36, Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 10 38, and Rear Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 40. Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver side of the...
Page 283 Vehicle Care 10-37 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Left Headlamp Cooling Fan 2 Transmission Control Low-Beam Module Battery Run Relay, Heating, Horn Ventilation, Air Ignition Module Conditioning Blower (LE9 & LE5); Right Headlamp Injectors, Ignition Low-Beam Body Control Coils Odd (LY7) Module 1 Front Fog Lamps Injectors (LE9 &...
Page 284: Block
10-38 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Fuses Usage Relays Usage Block DC/AC Inverter Front Fog Lamps Antilock Brake Horn System BATT Low-Beam Headlamp Windshield Wiper 1 Relays Usage Windshield Wiper 2 Cooling Fan 1 Daytime Running Cooling Fan Series/ Lamps Parallel Stoplamps Cooling Fan 2...
Page 285 Vehicle Care 10-39 Fuses Usage Heating Ventilation HVAC Air Conditioning BLOWER Blower - High HIGH Speed Relay Instrument Panel CLUSTER/ Cluster, Theft THEFT Deterrent System ® OnStar ONSTAR (If Equipped) Not Used INSTALLED AIRBAG Airbag (Ignition) (IGN) Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning The vehicle may not be equipped HVAC Fuses...
Page 286: Block
10-40 Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Block STRG WHL Steering Wheel Not Used ILLUM Illumination INSTALLED AIRBAG Not Used Airbag (Battery) INSTALLED (BATT) RADIO Audio System SPARE FUSE Spare Fuse Holder INTERIOR Interior Lamps HOLDER LIGHTS SPARE Not Used FUSE...
Page 287 Vehicle Care 10-41 Fuses Usage Not Used Not Used Not Used Sunroof Controls Not Used Not Used Audio Amplifier Heated Seat Controls Not Used Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, XM Satellite Radio (If Equipped) The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and...
Page 288: Wheels And Tires
10-42 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Fuses Usage Relays Usage Trunk Release Not Used Tires Rear Defog Not Used Your new vehicle comes with Heated Mirrors Not Used high-quality tires made by a Fuel Pump Back-up Lamps leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your Not Used tire warranty and where to...
Page 289: Winter Tires
Vehicle Care 10-43 Winter Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Consider installing winter tires on Underinflated tires pose the Improperly repaired tires can the vehicle if frequent driving on same danger as overloaded cause a crash. Only the snow or ice covered roads is tires.
Page 290: Low-Profile Tires
10-44 Vehicle Care See your dealer for details Low-Profile Tires Tire and/or wheel assembly regarding winter tire availability and damage can occur when If your vehicle has P225/50R18 proper tire selection. Also, see coming into contact with road or P225/50R17 size tires, they Buying New Tires on page 10 59.
Page 291 Vehicle Care 10-45 (B) TPC Spec (Tire (D) Tire Identification Number Performance Criteria (TIN) The letters and numbers Specification) Original following the DOT (Department equipment tires designed to of Transportation) code are GM's specific tire performance the Tire Identification Number criteria have a TPC specification (TIN).
Page 292 10-46 Vehicle Care (G) Maximum Cold Inflation (B) Temporary Use Only (D) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that compact spare tire or temporary Load Limit Maximum load can be carried and the use tire has a tread life of that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to approximately 5 000 km...
Page 293: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 10-47 (G) TPC Spec (Tire item C of the illustration, it would Performance Criteria mean that the tire's sidewall is Specification) Original 60 percent as high as it is wide. equipment tires designed to (D) Construction Code GM's specific tire performance letter code is used to indicate criteria have a TPC specification the type of ply construction in...
Page 294: Tire Terminology And Definitions
10-48 Vehicle Care Tire Terminology and Bead The tire bead contains DOT Markings A code molded steel wires wrapped by steel into the sidewall of a tire Definitions cords that hold the tire onto signifying that the tire is in Air Pressure The amount of the rim.
Page 295 Vehicle Care 10-49 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure Outward Facing Sidewall Rating for the rear axle. See The maximum air pressure to side of an asymmetrical tire that Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated. has a particular side that faces page 9 12.
Page 296 10-50 Vehicle Care Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic Treadwear Indicators Narrow Vehicle Capacity Weight tire in which the ply cords that bands, sometimes called wear The number of designated extend to the beads are laid at bars, that show across the tread seating positions multiplied by 90 degrees to the centerline of of a tire when only 1.6 mm...
Page 297: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-51 Tire Pressure Overinflated tires, or tires that For additional information have too much air, can regarding how much weight the Tires need the correct amount of result in: vehicle can carry, and an air pressure to operate example of the Tire and Loading Unusual wear.
Page 298: Tire Pressure For High-Speed
10-52 Vehicle Care How to Check If you overfill the tire, release air WARNING (Continued) by pushing on the metal stem in Use a good quality pocket-type the center of the tire valve. Re gauge to check tire pressure. inflation pressure adjustment for check the tire pressure with the high speed operation.
Page 299: Tire Pressure Monitor System
Vehicle Care 10-53 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. telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire approximately one minute and then...
Page 300: Operation
10-54 Vehicle Care Federal Communications about the DIC operation and displays see Tire Messages on Commission (FCC) and page 5 29. Industry Canada The low tire pressure warning light See Radio Frequency Statement on may come on in cool weather when page 13 19 for information the vehicle is first started, and then regarding Part 15 of the Federal...
Page 301 Vehicle Care 10-55 The TPMS sensor matching Notice: Tire sealant materials are TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not not all the same. A non-approved Message completed successfully after tire sealant could damage the The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires.
Page 302 10-56 Vehicle Care Operating electronic devices or using a TPMS relearn tool, in the 4. Start with the driver side front being near facilities using radio following order: driver side front tire, tire. The driver side front turn wave frequencies similar to the passenger side front tire, passenger signal also comes on to indicate TPMS could cause the TPMS...
Page 303: Tire Rotation
Vehicle Care 10-57 The tire has a bump, bulge, 8. The driver side rear turn signal Tire Inspection or split. comes on to indicate that corner GM recommends that the tires, sensor is ready to be learned. The tire has a puncture, cut, including the spare tire, if the Proceed to the driver side rear or other damage that cannot...
Page 304 10-58 Vehicle Care Any time you notice unusual After the tires have been WARNING (Continued) wear, rotate the tires as soon as rotated, adjust the front and rear possible and check wheel inflation pressures as shown on changing a wheel, remove any alignment.
Page 305: Tires
Vehicle Care 10-59 When It Is Time for New The rubber in tires ages over time. at least a month, remove the tires or This also applies for the spare tire, raise the vehicle to reduce the Tires if the vehicle has one, even if it is weight from the tires.
Page 306 10-60 Vehicle Care GM's exclusive TPC Spec Tire Inspection on page 10 57 WARNING (Continued) system considers over a dozen and Tire Rotation on page 10 57 for information on proper tire critical specifications that impact a crash. Using tires of different the overall performance of rotation.
Page 307: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-61 If you must replace the vehicle's The vehicle's original equipment WARNING tires with those that do not have tires are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label. See a TPC Spec number, make sure If different sized wheels are used, they are the same size, load Vehicle Load Limits on there may not be an acceptable...
Page 308: Uniform Tire Quality
10-62 Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality to deep tread, winter-type snow Treadwear tires, space-saver, or temporary Grading The treadwear grade is a use spare tires, tires with comparative rating based on the Quality grades can be found nominal rim diameters of wear rate of the tire when tested where applicable on the tire 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),...
Page 309: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-63 Traction AA, A, B, C conditions on a specified indoor Wheel Alignment and Tire laboratory test wheel. Sustained Balance The traction grades, from high temperature can cause the highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, The tires and wheels were aligned material of the tire to degenerate and C.
Page 310: Wheel Replacement
10-64 Vehicle Care Wheel Replacement Used Replacement Wheels WARNING Replace any wheel that is bent, WARNING Using the wrong replacement cracked, or badly rusted or wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming Replacing a wheel with a used nuts can be dangerous.
Page 311: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-65 Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blowout, WARNING especially if the tires are maintained Use another type of traction properly. See Tires. If air goes out of Do not use tire chains.
Page 312 10-66 Vehicle Care AA rear blowout, particularly on a WARNING WARNING curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction as Lifting a vehicle and getting Changing a tire can be used in a skid. Stop pressing the under it to do maintenance or dangerous.
Page 313 Vehicle Care 10-67 This vehicle may come with a jack Tire Sealant and and spare tire or a tire sealant and Compressor Kit compressor kit. To use the jacking equipment to change a spare tire WARNING safely, follow the instructions below. Then see Tire Changing on Idling a vehicle in an enclosed page 10 75.
Page 314 10-68 Vehicle Care If this vehicle has a tire sealant and The kit includes: WARNING compressor kit, there may not be a spare tire, tire changing equipment, Overinflating a tire could cause and on some vehicles there may not the tire to rupture and you or be a place to store a tire.
Page 315 Vehicle Care 10-69 Tire Sealant Using the Tire Sealant and If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly Compressor Kit to Temporarily Read and follow the safe handling to a level place. Turn on the hazard Seal and Inflate a instructions on the label adhered to warning flashers.
Page 316 10-70 Vehicle Care 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (F) 9. Press the on/off (A) button to The pressure gauge (D) may onto the tire valve stem. Turn it turn the tire sealant and read higher than the actual tire clockwise until it is tight. compressor kit on.
Page 317: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 10-71 11. Press the on/off button (A) to 15. Return the sealant/air hose (F) 19. Stop at a safe location and turn the tire sealant and and the power plug (G) back in check the tire pressure. Refer compressor kit off.
Page 318 10-72 Vehicle Care 20. Wipe off any sealant from the Using the Tire Sealant and See If a Tire Goes Flat on wheel, tire, and vehicle. page 10 65 for other important Compressor Kit without safety warnings. Sealant to Inflate a Tire 21.
Page 319 Vehicle Care 10-73 6. Plug the power plug (G) into the 10. Inflate the tire to the 11. Press the on/off button (A) to accessory power outlet in the recommended inflation turn the tire sealant and vehicle. Unplug all items from pressure using the pressure compressor kit off.
Page 320: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
10-74 Vehicle Care Removal and Installation of the 4. Replace with a new canister which is available from your Sealant Canister dealer. To remove the sealant canister: 5. Push the new canister into place. 6. Screw the connector (B) to the canister (A).
Page 321: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 10-75 Tire Changing 4. Remove the wing nut holding the jack in place. Removing the Spare Tire and 5. Remove the jack and wheel Tools wrench from the trunk. The equipment you will need is in Tire Changing Tools the trunk.
Page 322 10-76 Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 65. 2. If the vehicle has a wheel cover or hubcap that has plastic wheel nut caps, loosen the plastic nut caps.
Page 323 Vehicle Care 10-77 WARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. WARNING 5.
Page 324 10-78 Vehicle Care 11. Install the compact spare tire. WARNING (Continued) WARNING an emergency, use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure Never use oil or grease on bolts to use a scraper or wire brush or nuts because the nuts might later, if needed, to get all the rust come loose.
Page 325 Vehicle Care 10-79 WARNING (Continued) aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts. See Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications. Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To 13.
Page 326 10-80 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat Tire and Tools WARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.
Page 327 Vehicle Care 10-81 7. With the valve stem up, place the tire on the compartment floor with the rear of the tire under the trim panel. The tire may not lay completely flat. 8. Line up the bolt with the wheel center.
Page 328 10-82 Vehicle Care Storing the Spare Tire and Tools WARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.
Page 329: Compact Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 10-83 6. Place the compact spare into the If this vehicle has a compact spare Notice: When the compact spare tire compartment with the stow tire it was fully inflated when the is installed, do not take the bolt going through the center vehicle was new, however, it can vehicle through an automatic car...
Page 330: Jump Starting
10-84 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps vehicle, and the bad grounding could result in costly damage to could damage the electrical For more information about the the vehicle that would not be systems. vehicle battery, see Battery on covered by the warranty.
Page 331 Vehicle Care 10-85 needed. This will avoid sparks WARNING WARNING and help save both batteries. And it could save the radio! Using a match near a battery can Fans or other moving engine 4. Open the hoods and locate the cause battery gas to explode.
Page 332 10-86 Vehicle Care Do not connect positive (+) to 7. Do not let the other end touch 9. Connect the other end of the negative ( ) or you will get a metal. Connect it to the negative ( ) cable at least short that would damage the positive (+) terminal of the 18 inches (45 cm) away from the...
Page 333 Vehicle Care 10-87 Notice: If the jumper cables are To disconnect the jumper cables connected or removed in the from both vehicles, do the following: wrong order, electrical shorting 1. Disconnect the black may occur and damage the negative ( ) cable from the vehicle.
Page 334: Towing The Vehicle
10-88 Vehicle Care Towing To tow the vehicle behind another Here are some important things to vehicle for recreational purposes, consider before recreational vehicle such as behind a motor home, see towing: Towing the Vehicle Recreational Vehicle Towing in this What's the towing capacity of the section.
Page 335 Vehicle Care 10-89 Dinghy Towing 2. Shift the transmission to P (Park) and turn the ignition to When dinghy towing, the vehicle LOCK/OFF. should be run at the beginning of 3. Set the parking brake. each day and at each RV fuel stop for about five minutes.
Page 336: Appearance Care
10-90 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. Appearance Care 6. Release the parking brake. Exterior Care Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing the Vehicle later in this section.
Page 337 Vehicle Care 10-91 Notice: Machine compounding or Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Approved cleaning products can Parts aggressive polishing on a be obtained from your dealer. basecoat/clearcoat paint finish Follow all manufacturer Bright metal parts should be may damage it. Use only directions regarding correct cleaned regularly to keep their non-abrasive waxes and polishes...
Page 338 10-92 Vehicle Care High pressure car washes could Wheels and Trim Aluminum by the vehicle warranty. Use only cause water to enter the vehicle. approved cleaners on aluminum or Chrome Avoid using high pressure washes or chrome-plated wheels. The vehicle may have either closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the Notice: Never drive a vehicle that aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Page 339 Vehicle Care 10-93 Windshield and Wiper Blades Tires Finish Damage Clean the outside of the windshield Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to Any stone chips, fractures, or deep with glass cleaner. clean the tires. scratches in the finish should be repaired right away.
Page 340: Interior Care
10-94 Vehicle Care At least every spring, flush these Interior Care Permanent damage can result from materials from the underbody with using cleaners on surfaces for The interior will continue to look its plain water. Clean any areas where which they were not intended. Apply best if it is cleaned often.
Page 341 Vehicle Care 10-95 Do not clean the interior using the Fabric/Carpet 3. Start on the outside edge of the following cleaners or techniques: soil and gently rub toward the Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft center. Continue cleaning, using Never use a knife or any other brush attachment to remove dust a clean area of the cloth each...
Page 342 10-96 Vehicle Care Leather to clean the interior because they Some commercial products may can alter the appearance by increase gloss on the instrument Leather, and lighter colored leather increasing the gloss in a panel. The increase in gloss may in particular, will need more frequent non-uniform manner.
Page 343: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-97 Care of Safety Belts Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. Keep belts clean and dry. The original equipment floor WARNING mats were designed for your WARNING If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle.
Page 344 10-98 Vehicle Care Removing and Replacing the Floor Mat 1. Pull up on the rear of the mat to remove it from the hooks. 2. Reinstall the floor mat by lining up the openings in the floor mat over the hooks and push it down into position.
Page 345: General Information
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Because of all the different ways people use vehicles, maintenance Maintenance Maintenance intervals, needs vary. The vehicle might need checks, inspections, more frequent checks and services. recommended fluids, and Please read the information under lubricants are necessary to keep Scheduled Maintenance.
Page 346: Scheduled Maintenance
11-2 Service and Maintenance The proper replacement parts, Scheduled WARNING fluids, and lubricants to use are Maintenance listed in Recommended Fluids and Performing maintenance work can Lubricants on page 11 6 and When the Change Oil Soon be dangerous. Some jobs can Maintenance Replacement Parts on cause serious injury.
Page 347: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-3 Engine cooling system Tire wear inspection. See Tire Your dealer has trained service inspection. Visual inspection of Inspection on page 10 57. technicians who will perform this hoses, pipes, fittings, and work and reset the system. If the Rotate tires if necessary.
Page 348 11-4 Service and Maintenance Body hinges and latches, key Additional Required Services Once a Year lock cylinders, folding seat See Starter Switch Check on Every 12 000 km/7,500 Miles hardware, and rear compartment page 10 27. hinges lubrication. See Rotate tires. Tires should be Recommended Fluids and See Automatic Transmission rotated every 12 000 km/...
Page 349 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Hood/Decklid/Liftgate/Liftglass Evaporative control system First Engine Oil Change After Support Gas Strut Service: inspection. Check all fuel and Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles Visually inspect gas strut, vapor lines and hoses for proper Automatic transmission fluid if equipped, for signs of wear, hook up, routing, and condition.
Page 350: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
11-6 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification Engine Oil mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos certification mark of the proper viscosity grade.
Page 351: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-7 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Hood and Door Hinges Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Weatherstrip Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 992887). Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Page 352: Maintenance Records
11-8 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 353 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 354 11-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 355: Vehicle Identification
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 356: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.4L L4 Engine 7.1 L 7.5 qt...
Page 357: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid* Speed Automatic Transmission 5.0 L 5.3 qt (RPO X23F) (Drain and Refill) Speed Automatic Transmission 6.0 L 6.3 qt (RPO 6T70) (Drain and Refill) Wheel Nut Torque 100 ft lb *See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 14 for information on checking fluid level. All capacities are approximate.
Page 358 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.6L V6 Engine 2.4L L4 Engine I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 359: Customer Information
Canada) ....13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns Customer Satisfaction the United States with the sales transaction or the Procedure (Mexico) .
Page 360 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be...
Page 361: Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning Customer Satisfaction Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor Procedure (Mexico) not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer...
Page 362 13-4 Customer Information Customer Assistance If you have a problem that has not STEP THREE been satisfactorily handled through Procedure If your case is not resolved in a the normal means, we suggest the reasonable amount of time by your Owner satisfaction and goodwill are following steps: dealer, please call the General...
Page 363: Customer Assistance Offices (U.s. And Canada)
Mail Code: CA1-163-005 assistance. However, if a customer 01-800-466-0800 1908 Colonel Sam Drive wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0800 Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 the letter should be addressed to: www.gm.ca...
Page 364: Mexico
13-6 Customer Information Mexico Customer Assistance for Online Owner Center Text Telephone (TTY) From Mexico City Chevrolet Owner Center (U.S.) Users (U.S. and Canada) www.chevyownercenter.com 5329-0811 To assist customers who are deaf, Information and From Other Mexico Locations hard of hearing, or speech-impaired...
Page 365: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Here are a few of the valuable tools GM Mobility and services you will have Reimbursement Program Chevrolet www.chevrolet.com access to: (U.S. and Canada) Chevrolet Merchandise My Showroom: Find and save www.chevymall.com information on vehicles and Help Center www.chevrolet.com/ current offers in your area. pages/mds/helpcenter/faq.do...
Page 366: Canada)
Model, year, color, and license the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. plate number of the vehicle. (TTY): 1 888 889 2438). Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to Odometer reading, Vehicle For Canadian purchased vehicles, make any changes or discontinue call 1-800-268-6800.
Page 367 Road or Highway: Tow to the violation of any laws. with the most direct route or the nearest Chevrolet dealer for most scenic route. There is a Legal fines. warranty service, or if the vehicle limit of six requests per year.
Page 368: Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)
Roadside Assistance advisor dealer can help minimize your www.chevrolet.com.mx. Navigate will help to make arrangements inconvenience. the site and click on Asistencia en and explain how to receive el Camino.
Page 369: Courtesy Transportation Program
Customer Information 13-11 Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Warranty service can generally be If the vehicle requires overnight completed while you wait. However, Canada) warranty repairs, and public if you are unable to wait, GM helps To enhance your ownership transportation is used instead of the to minimize inconvenience by...
Page 370: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)
13-12 Customer Information Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Collision Damage Repair Information (U.S. and Canada) The dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or All program options, such as shuttle If the vehicle is involved in a reimburse you for a rental vehicle service, may not be available at collision and it is damaged, have the...
Page 371 Customer Information 13-13 Recycled original equipment parts Limited Warranty, and any vehicle Many insurance policies provide may also be used for repair. These failure related to such parts is not reduced protection to the GM parts are typically removed from covered by that warranty.
Page 372 13-14 Customer Information If a Crash Occurs Gather the following information: Choose a reputable repair facility that uses quality replacement parts. Driver name, address, and If there has been an injury, call See Collision Parts earlier in this telephone number. emergency services for help.
Page 373: Service Publications Ordering Information
Customer Information 13-15 Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Publications Owner Information but you must live with the repair. Ordering Information Owner publications are written Depending on your policy limits, specifically for owners and intended your insurance company may Service Manuals to provide basic operational initially value the repair using...
Page 374: Reporting Safety Defects To
13-16 Customer Information Current and Past Models Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual Technical Service Bulletins and Defects problems between you, your Manuals are available for current dealer, or General Motors. and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects To contact NHTSA, you may call ORDER TOLL FREE: to the United States...
Page 375: Government
Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: information about the vehicle s immediately, and notify General Chevrolet Motor Division performance and how it is driven. Motors of Canada Limited. Call Chevrolet Customer Assistance For example, the vehicle uses...
Page 376: Event Data Recorders
13-18 Customer Information Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better GM will not access this data or understanding of the circumstances share it with others except: with the This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur. consent of the vehicle owner or, Recorder (EDR).
Page 377: Onstar
Customer Information 13-19 ® OnStar Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement If the vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that may also record data in crash or vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that near crash like situations.
Page 378 13-20 Customer Information NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 379 INDEX Airbags Audio System Adding Equipment to the Backglass Antenna ...7-15 Accessories and Vehicle ..... .3-37 Radio Reception .
Page 380 INDEX Brakes ......10-24 Check Antilock ..... . .9-27 Engine Light .
Page 381: Driver Information
INDEX Collision Damage Repair ..13-12 Customer Assistance ..13-6 Door Compact Spare Tire ..10-83 Offices ......13-5 Ajar Messages .
Page 382 INDEX Engine (cont.) Event Data Recorders ..13-18 Compartment Overview ..10-6 Extender, Safety Belt ..3-23 E85 Fuel ..... . . 9-37 Coolant .
Page 383 INDEX Front Storage ....4-2 Fuel ......9-35 Gasoline Halogen Bulbs .
Page 384 INDEX High-Speed Operation ..10-52 Lap-Shoulder Belt ... . . 3-18 Highway Hypnosis ....9-8 LATCH System Jump Starting .
Page 385 INDEX Lights (cont.) Mirrors Engine Coolant Automatic Dimming Maintenance Temperature Warning ..5-20 Rearview ....2-14 Records ..... . 11-8 Engine Oil Pressure .
Page 386 INDEX Oil (cont.) Parking Pregnancy, Using Safety Engine Oil Life System ..10-13 Brake ......9-28 Belts .
Page 387 INDEX Rearview Mirrors ....2-14 Replacing Safety Belt Automatic Dimming ...2-14 System Parts After a Safety Belts ....3-9 Reclining Seatbacks .
Page 388 i-10 INDEX Seats Service (cont.) Starter Switch Check ..10-27 Adjustment, Front ....3-3 Parts Identification Label ..12-1 Starting the Engine .
Page 389 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont.) Towing Pressure ....10-52 Driving Characteristics ..9-42 Tachometer ....5-10 Pressure Light .
Page 390 i-12 INDEX Vehicle Care Wheels Storing the Tire Sealant Alignment and Tire Uniform Tire Quality and Compressor Kit ..10-74 Balance ....10-63 Grading .

Chevrolet 2011 Malibu Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Initial Drive Information

Vehicle Features

Performance and Maintenance

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

Keys and Locks

Doors

Vehicle Security

Exterior Mirrors

Interior Mirrors

Windows

Roof

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Rear Seats

Airbag System

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Vehicle Messages

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Lighting Features

Interior Lighting

System

Introduction

Radio

Phone

Driving and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Brakes

Cruise Control

Fuel

Towing

Vehicle Care

Quick Links

Chapters

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