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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2011 Buick Enclave Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Infotainment System .
  • Page 3 2011 Buick Enclave Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .
  • Page 4 For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the substitute the name General Helm, Incorporated BUICK Emblem, and ENCLAVE Motors of Canada Limited for Buick P.O.
  • Page 5: 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 6 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuses Here are some additional symbols : Headlamp High/Low-Beam that may be found on the vehicle Changer and what they mean. For more : LATCH System Child information on the symbol, refer to Restraints the Index. : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Airbag Readiness Light : Oil Pressure...
  • Page 7 Introduction NOTES...
  • Page 8 In Brief In Brief Sensing System for Performance and Maintenance ® Passenger Airbag ..1-10 StabiliTrak System ..1-19 Mirror Adjustment ... . 1-10 Tire Pressure Monitor .
  • Page 9 In Brief Instrument Panel...
  • Page 10 In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 9. H. Hood Release. See Hood on Q. Console Shift Lever. See page 10 4. Console Shift Lever under B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. Shifting Into Park on See Turn and Lane-Change Instrument Panel Illumination page 9 21.
  • Page 11: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief Initial Drive To open or close the liftgate, press and hold until the liftgate Information begins to move. This section provides a brief Press and release to locate the overview about some of the vehicle. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
  • Page 12: Remote Vehicle Start

    In Brief Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start Power Door Locks To cancel a remote start: On vehicles with power door locks, Starting the Vehicle the controls are located on the Aim the RKE transmitter at the With this feature the engine can be front doors.
  • Page 13: Seat Adjustment

    In Brief Power Liftgate Windows Seat Adjustment On vehicles with a power liftgate, Power Seats the vehicle must be in P (Park) to operate it. Press and hold the liftgate button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on the doors.
  • Page 14: Memory Features

    In Brief Raise or lower the seat by moving Memory Features Storing Memory Positions the control (A) up or down. To save into memory: See Power Seat Adjustment on 1. Adjust the driver seat and page 3 3. seatback recliner, both outside To raise or recline the seatback, tilt mirrors, and the power tilt wheel, the top of the control (B) forward or...
  • Page 15: Second Row Seats

    In Brief See Memory Seat and Mirrors Second Row Seats Third Row Seats under Power Seat Adjustment on The third row seats can be folded page 3 3 and Vehicle forward or removed. Personalization on page 5 40 for more information. Easy Exit Positions The easy exit feature can move the driver seat rearward and the power...
  • Page 16: Heated Seats

    In Brief Heated Seats Head Restraint Safety Belt Adjustment Heated Front Seats Do not drive until the head restraints On vehicles with this feature, the for all occupants are installed and heated seat controls are located adjusted properly. on the center console. The engine must be running to operate them.
  • Page 17: Sensing System For Passenger Airbag

    1-10 In Brief Sensing System for The passenger airbag status To adjust each mirror: indicator will be visible on the Passenger Airbag 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the instrument panel when the vehicle is mirror. started. See Passenger Sensing 2.
  • Page 18: Interior Lighting

    In Brief 1-11 Interior Mirror 3. Pull or push the steering wheel Push the control forward or closer or away from you. rearward to move the steering wheel The automatic dimming rearview toward the front or rear of the 4. Push the lever (A) up to lock the mirror reduces the glare from other vehicle.
  • Page 19: Exterior Lighting

    1-12 In Brief Dome Lamp Override Reading Lamps : Turns the automatic light control on or off. Press the button near each lamp to turn them on or off. AUTO: Automatic operation of the headlamps at normal brightness and For more information, see: other exterior lamps.
  • Page 20 In Brief 1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer Rear Window Wiper/Washer : Delays wiping cycle. Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or The rear wiper and rear wash button The windshield wiper/washer lever down for less frequent wipes. is located on the instrument panel is located on the left side of the below the climate control system.
  • Page 21: Climate Controls

    1-14 In Brief Climate Controls Transmission Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode ERS mode allows you to choose the top-gear limit of the transmission and the vehicle's speed while driving down hill or towing a trailer. The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster.
  • Page 22: Vehicle Features

    In Brief 1-15 Vehicle Features : Seek or scan stations. : Change the display between the Radio(s) radio station frequency and the time, if equipped. While the ignition is off, press to display the time. For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7 2.
  • Page 23: Satellite Radio

    1-16 In Brief Storing a Favorite Station Setting the Clock Satellite Radio A maximum of 36 stations can be To set the time and date for the Vehicles with an XM Satellite stored as favorites using the six radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port: Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite softkeys located below the radio Radio subscription can receive...
  • Page 24: Portable Audio Devices

    In Brief 1-17 Portable Audio Devices Steering Wheel Controls : Increases or decreases volume. This vehicle may have an auxiliary input located on the radio faceplate : Press to reject an incoming and a USB port located in the center call, or to end a call.
  • Page 25: Cruise Control

    1-18 In Brief Cruise Control SET : Press to set the speed and Storage Compartments activate cruise control or to make the vehicle decelerate. : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control on page 9 32. Navigation System The vehicle's navigation system provides detailed maps of most...
  • Page 26: Power Outlets

    In Brief 1-19 Power Outlets Sunroof Performance and Maintenance The vehicle has three 12 volt The ignition must be in ON/RUN or accessory power outlets which ACC/ACCESSORY to operate the can be used to plug in electrical sunroof and power sunshade. See ®...
  • Page 27 1-20 In Brief Tire Pressure Monitor indicator that the tire pressures are Engine Oil Life System getting low and the tires need to be This vehicle may have a Tire The engine oil life system calculates inflated to the proper pressure. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
  • Page 28: Driving For Better Fuel Economy

    Mexico: 01-800-466-0818 complimentary service that includes When road and weather online service reminders, vehicle conditions are appropriate, As the owner of a new Buick, you maintenance tips, online owner use cruise control. are automatically enrolled in the manual, special privileges, Roadside Assistance program.
  • Page 29 1-22 In Brief ® OnStar How OnStar Service Works For more information, see the OnStar Owner's Guide; : Push this blue button to visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or connect to a specially trained www.onstar.ca (Canada); contact OnStar advisor to verify your OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR account information and to answer (1 888 466 7827) or TTY...
  • Page 30 In Brief 1-23 OnStar service can t work unless control may prevent service to you, Your Responsibility your vehicle is in a place where such as hills, tall buildings, tunnels, Increase the volume of the radio if OnStar has an agreement with a weather, electrical system design the OnStar advisor cannot be heard.
  • Page 31 1-24 In Brief NOTES...
  • Page 32 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Doors Windows Liftgate ..... . 2-10 Windows ..... 2-19 Windows Power Windows .
  • Page 33: Keys And Locks

    Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed. Keys If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always WARNING carry a spare key.
  • Page 34: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation

    Keys, Doors and Windows If there is a decrease in the RKE Remote Keyless Entry (Remote Vehicle Start): operating range: For vehicles with this feature, see (RKE) System Operation Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 6 Check the distance. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) for additional information.
  • Page 35 Keys, Doors and Windows the transmitter labeled "1", (Unlock): Press once to unlock (Vehicle Locator/Panic if enabled through the vehicle Alarm): Press and release to only the driver door. If is pressed personalization. See Memory Seat locate the vehicle. The parking again within five seconds, all and Mirrors under Power Seat lamps flash and the horn sounds...
  • Page 36 Keys, Doors and Windows work once the new transmitter is 2. Remove the old battery. Do not programmed. Each vehicle can use a metal object. have up to eight transmitters 3. Insert the new battery, positive programmed to it. See your dealer side facing down.
  • Page 37 Keys, Doors and Windows Remote Vehicle Start There are other conditions which automatic system, or at the same can affect the performance of the setting as when the vehicle was last This vehicle may have a remote transmitter, see Remote Keyless turned off.
  • Page 38 Keys, Doors and Windows Extending Engine Run Time A maximum of two remote starts or Conditions in Which the remote start attempts are allowed Remote Start Will Not Work To extend the engine run time by between ignition cycles. 10 minutes, repeat Steps 1 though 3 The vehicle cannot be started using After the vehicle's engine has been while the engine is still running.
  • Page 39: Delayed Locking

    Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks Power Door Locks WARNING (Continued) The power door lock switches are WARNING located on the front doors. Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be (Unlock): Press to unlock the Unlocked doors can be unable to get out.
  • Page 40: Lockout Protection

    Keys, Doors and Windows This feature will not operate if the Lockout Protection key is in the ignition. This feature protects you from This feature can be programmed locking the key in the vehicle when by using the Driver Information the key is in the ignition and a front Center (DIC).
  • Page 41 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Doors To unlock the liftgate, use the WARNING (Continued) power door lock switch or press the door unlock button on the Liftgate If the vehicle must be driven with RKE transmitter twice. See Remote the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: Keyless Entry (RKE) System Manual Liftgate Operation Operation on page 2 3.
  • Page 42 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 Power Liftgate Operation The power liftgate can be power opened and closed in the The vehicle may have a power following ways: liftgate. The vehicle must be in Press and hold the power liftgate P (Park) to use this feature. button on the RKE transmitter.
  • Page 43 2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows If the transmission is shifted out of close cycle. After removing the closed manually. Do not force the P (Park) while the power function is obstruction, the power liftgate liftgate open or closed during a in progress, the liftgate power operation can be used again.
  • Page 44: Vehicle Security

    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 With the power liftgate disabled and Vehicle Security 30 seconds. The content theft all of the doors unlocked, the liftgate deterrent alarm is not armed This vehicle has theft-deterrent can be manually opened and until the security light goes off. features;...
  • Page 45: Immobilizer Operation

    2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows If the key is not placed in the Testing the Alarm Immobilizer ignition and turned to START or the To test the alarm: See Radio Frequency Statement on door is not unlocked by pressing page 13 18 for information 1.
  • Page 46 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 ® The system is automatically If the engine does not start and the It is possible for the PASS-Key III+ disarmed when the key is turned to security light on the instrument decoder to learn the transponder ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY or panel comes on when trying to start value of a new or replacement key.
  • Page 47: Convex Mirrors

    2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows ® To program the new additional key: If the PASS-Key III+ key is lost or Exterior Mirrors damaged, see your dealer or a 1. Verify that the new key has locksmith to have a new key made. Convex Mirrors stamped on it.
  • Page 48: Power Mirrors

    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors For vehicles with manual folding Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: mirrors, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return The mirrors are accidentally to its original position.
  • Page 49: Heated Mirrors

    2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Heated Mirrors Park Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: If the vehicle has the memory Automatic Dimming package, the outside mirrors have a (Rear Window Defogger): park tilt feature. This feature tilts the Rearview Mirror Press to heat the mirrors.
  • Page 50 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 If the vehicle has RVC, Windows button for turning the dimming feature on or off will WARNING not be available. Leaving children, helpless adults, Vehicles with OnStar have or pets in a vehicle with the three additional control buttons for the OnStar system.
  • Page 51: Power Windows

    2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Windows Press the switch to lower the window. Pull up on the front edge of the switch to raise the window. WARNING Express-Up/Express-Down Leaving children in a vehicle with Windows the keys is dangerous for many A window with the express up/down reasons.
  • Page 52: Sun Visors

    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 Programming the Power Anti-Pinch Feature Sun Visors Windows The anti-pinch feature is on windows with the express-up If the battery on the vehicle has feature. If an object is in the way of been recharged, disconnected, the window as it is express-closing, or replaced, windows with the or in certain weather conditions like...
  • Page 53 2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows Roof Sunroof The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY to operate the sunroof and power sunshade. See Vent: From the closed position, Retained Accessory Power (RAP) press and hold the front of the on page 9 18. switch to vent the sunroof.
  • Page 54 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-23 The front sunshade must be opened and closed manually. Push up on the sunshade handle to open the sunshade. Manual Sunshades On a vehicle with only manual The rear sunshade could sunshades, press the button on the be damaged if you attempt to sunshade handle to release it and open or close it manually.
  • Page 55 2-24 Keys, Doors and Windows NOTES...
  • Page 56 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Extender ..3-30 Child Restraints Safety System Check ..3-30 Older Children ....3-48 Restraints Safety Belt Care .
  • Page 57: Head Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front 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. Adjust the head restraint so that the 1.
  • Page 58: Seats And

    Seats and Restraints The vehicle's second row seats Front Seats On vehicles with power seats, the have head restraints in the outboard controls are on the outboard side of seating positions that cannot be the seats. Power Seat Adjustment adjusted. Move the seat forward or rearward The vehicle's third row seats have by sliding the power seat...
  • Page 59 Seats and Restraints Memory Seat and Mirrors Storing Memory Positions Memory Remote Recall To save into memory: The memory feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, and 1. Adjust the driver seat and power tilt wheel, if available, to seatback recliner, both outside stored positions when entering the mirrors, and the power tilt wheel,...
  • Page 60 Seats and Restraints To stop recall movement of the Easy Exit Positions If something has blocked the driver memory feature, press one of the seat while recalling the exit position, The easy exit feature can move the power seat controls, memory the recall may stop.
  • Page 61: Lumbar Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks On vehicles with power lumbar, the Manual Lumbar Power Reclining Seatbacks controls used to operate this feature are located on the outboard side WARNING of the seats. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 3 for more You can lose control of the information.
  • Page 62 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) Sitting in a reclined position when For proper protection when the the vehicle is in motion can be vehicle is in motion, have the dangerous. Even when buckled seatback upright. Then sit well up, the safety belts cannot do back in the seat and wear the their job when reclined like this.
  • Page 63 Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats On vehicles with heated front seats, Remote Start Heated Seats the controls are on the center When it is cold outside, the heated console. To operate the heated seats may turn on automatically WARNING seats the engine must be running.
  • Page 64: Heated And Ventilated Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints Heated and Ventilated Remote Start Heated Seats (Ventilated Seat): Press to ventilate the entire seat. Front Seats When it is cold outside, the heated seats may turn on automatically (Heated Seat and Seatback): during a remote vehicle start. Press to heat the entire seat.
  • Page 65 3-10 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Entering and Exiting the Third Row WARNING Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position.
  • Page 66: Reclining Seatbacks

    Seats and Restraints 3-11 4. Ensure that the safety belt is 3. Slide the seat rearward by Reclining the Seatbacks unfastened and in the stowed pushing on the seatback until it To recline the seatback: position. is locked into place. 1.
  • Page 67: Third Row Seats

    3-12 Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to the Third Row Seats To fold the seatback: seating position, lift the upper 1. Remove anything on or under corner of the seatback and push it the seat. WARNING rearward until it locks into place. Push and pull on the seatback to Using the third row seating make sure it is locked.
  • Page 68 Seats and Restraints 3-13 To return the seatback to the WARNING seating position: 1. Raise the seatback into place by A safety belt that is improperly using the pullstrap from the rear routed, not properly attached, of the vehicle, or by pushing it or twisted will not provide the into place from inside the protection needed in a crash.
  • Page 69 3-14 Seats and Restraints Removing the Third Row Seats 5. Remove the seat by tilting it 2. Place the seat on the vehicle slightly upward, and then pulling floor so that the front seat hooks 1. Remove the cargo management it out of the rear of the vehicle in are on the vehicle bars.
  • Page 70: Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints 3-15 Safety Belts In most states and in all Canadian WARNING provinces, the law requires wearing This section of the manual safety belts. Here is why: It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts You never know if you will be in a in a cargo area, inside or outside properly.
  • Page 71 3-16 Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. Take the simplest vehicle.
  • Page 72 Seats and Restraints 3-17 The person keeps going until or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! stopped by something. In a real With safety belts, you slow down vehicle, it could be the windshield... as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop.
  • Page 73: Safety Belts

    3-18 Seats and Restraints Questions and Answers About Q: If my vehicle has airbags, Q: If I am a good driver, and I why should I have to wear never drive far from home, Safety Belts safety belts? why should I wear safety belts? Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle A: Airbags are supplemental...
  • Page 74: Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints 3-19 How to Wear Safety Belts First, before you or your bones and you would be less likely passenger(s) wear a safety belt, to slide under the lap belt. If you slid Properly there is important information you under it, the belt would apply force should know.
  • Page 75 3-20 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
  • Page 76 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your You can be seriously injured if lap belt is too loose. In a crash, your belt is buckled in the wrong you could slide under the lap place like this.
  • Page 77 3-22 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt.
  • Page 78 Seats and Restraints 3-23 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 79: Properly

    3-24 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Lap-Shoulder Belt WARNING All seating positions in the vehicle You can be seriously injured by a have a lap-shoulder belt. twisted belt. In a crash, you would If you are using a rear seating not have the full width of the belt position with a detachable safety to spread impact forces.
  • Page 80 Seats and Restraints 3-25 If the shoulder portion of a 4. Pull up on the latch plate to passenger belt is pulled out all make sure it is secure. If the belt the way, the child restraint is not long enough, see Safety locking feature may be engaged.
  • Page 81: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

    3-26 Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder but not falling off of it. The belt should be close to but not contacting the neck.
  • Page 82 Seats and Restraints 3-27 Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the front outboard This vehicle may have rear shoulder occupants. Although the safety belt belt comfort guides. If not, they are pretensioners cannot be seen, they available through your dealer.
  • Page 83 3-28 Seats and Restraints Here is how to install a comfort the vehicle. To access the guide to the safety belt: comfort guide, you will first need to move the headrest forward by pulling on the handle behind the seatback. The comfort guide will now be accessible.
  • Page 84 Seats and Restraints 3-29 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 85: Safety Belt Use During

    3-30 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy Now and then, check that the safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely belt reminder light, safety belts, that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone,...
  • Page 86: Safety Belt Care

    Seats and Restraints 3-31 Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts After a Keep belts clean and dry. But the safety belt assemblies that Crash were used during any crash may WARNING have been stressed or damaged.
  • Page 87: Airbag System

    3-32 Seats and Restraints Airbag System All of the airbags in the vehicle will Here are the most important things have the word AIRBAG embossed to know about the airbag system: The vehicle has the following in the trim or on an attached label airbags: near the deployment opening.
  • Page 88 Seats and Restraints 3-33 WARNING WARNING Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, faster than the blink of an eye. or very close to, any airbag Anyone who is up against, or very when it inflates can be seriously close to, any airbag when it injured or killed.
  • Page 89: Where Are The Airbags

    3-34 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger frontal Driver Side shown, airbag is in the instrument panel on Passenger Side similar the passenger side. The driver frontal airbag is in the The seat-mounted side impact middle of the steering wheel.
  • Page 90: When Should An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-35 When Should an Airbag WARNING Inflate? If something is between an Frontal airbags are designed to occupant and an airbag, the inflate in moderate to severe frontal airbag might not inflate properly or near-frontal crashes to help or it might force the object into reduce the potential for severe that person causing severe injury...
  • Page 91 3-36 Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags may inflate at Thresholds can also vary with crashes. In addition, these roof-rail different crash speeds. specific vehicle design. airbags are intended to inflate For example: during a rollover or in a severe Frontal airbags are not intended to frontal impact.
  • Page 92: What Makes An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-37 In any particular crash, no one can What Makes an Airbag How Does an Airbag say whether an airbag should have Inflate? Restrain? inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because In a deployment event, the sensing In moderate to severe frontal or of what the repair costs were.
  • Page 93: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates

    3-38 Seats and Restraints Rollover capable roof-rail airbags What Will You See After WARNING are designed to help contain the an Airbag Inflates? head and chest of occupants in the When an airbag inflates, there outboard seating positions in the After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air.
  • Page 94 Seats and Restraints 3-39 The vehicle has a crash sensing You can lock the doors, turn off the In many crashes severe enough to and diagnostic module which interior lamps and hazard warning inflate the airbag, windshields are records information after a flashers by using the controls for broken by vehicle deformation.
  • Page 95: Passenger Sensing

    3-40 Seats and Restraints Passenger Sensing The words ON and OFF, or the The sensors are designed to detect symbol for on and off, are visible the presence of a properly-seated System during the system check. If you are occupant and determine if the right using remote start, if equipped, to front passenger frontal airbag The vehicle has a passenger...
  • Page 96 Seats and Restraints 3-41 A label on the sun visor says, The passenger sensing system is WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat in designed to turn off the right front the front. This is because the risk to passenger frontal airbag if: Even if the passenger sensing the rear-facing child is so great,...
  • Page 97 3-42 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is the person s seating posture If the On Indicator is Lit for a designed to turn on (may inflate) the and body build. Everyone in the Child Restraint right front passenger frontal airbag vehicle who has outgrown child If a child restraint has been installed anytime the system senses that a...
  • Page 98 Seats and Restraints 3-43 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an If this happens, use the following restraint and restarting the steps to allow the system to detect Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, that person and enable the right turn the vehicle off.
  • Page 99 3-44 Seats and Restraints Additional Factors Affecting A thick layer of additional material, A wet seat can affect the such as a blanket or cushion, performance of the passenger System Operation or aftermarket equipment such as sensing system. Here is how: Safety belts help keep the seat covers, seat heaters, and seat The passenger sensing system...
  • Page 100: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    Seats and Restraints 3-45 If the passenger seat gets wet, dry Servicing the WARNING the seat immediately. If the airbag Airbag-Equipped Vehicle readiness light is lit, do not install a For up to 10 seconds after the child restraint or allow anyone to Airbags affect how the vehicle ignition is turned off and the occupy the seat.
  • Page 101: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    3-46 Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the that are part of the passenger Step Two of the Customer seat. The passenger sensing Satisfaction Procedure in this Airbag-Equipped Vehicle system may not operate properly manual. See Customer if the original seat trim is Satisfaction Procedure on Q: Is there anything I might add replaced with non-GM covers,...
  • Page 102: Airbag System Check

    Seats and Restraints 3-47 In addition, the dealer and the Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need service manual have information to replace airbag system parts. Parts After a Crash about the location of the airbag See your dealer for service. sensors, sensing and diagnostic If the airbag readiness light stays on WARNING...
  • Page 103: Child Restraints

    3-48 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Use a booster seat with a Q: What is the proper way to lap-shoulder belt until the child wear safety belts? passes the fit test below: Older Children A: An older child should wear a Sit all the way back on the seat.
  • Page 104 Seats and Restraints 3-49 In a crash, children who are not WARNING (Continued) buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be The child could move too far thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts forward increasing the chance of properly.
  • Page 105: Infants And Young

    3-50 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Children who are not restrained WARNING properly can strike other people, Children or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Children can be seriously injured Everyone in a vehicle needs or strangled if a shoulder belt is protection! This includes infants WARNING wrapped around their neck and...
  • Page 106 Seats and Restraints 3-51 WARNING Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat.
  • Page 107 3-52 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of The restraint manufacturer's WARNING add-on child restraints? instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A: Add-on child restraints, which A young child's hip bones are still height limitations for a particular are purchased by the vehicle's so small that the vehicle's regular...
  • Page 108: Child Restraint Systems

    Seats and Restraints 3-53 Child Restraint Systems (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat (B) A booster seat (C) is a child restraint (A) Rear Facing Infant Seat provides restraint for the child's designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat (A) body with the harness.
  • Page 109 3-54 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child the LATCH system. See Lower In some areas, Certified Child Anchors and Tethers for Children Passenger Safety Technicians Restraint in the Vehicle (LATCH System) on page 3 56 for (CPSTs) are available to inspect more information.
  • Page 110: Where To Put The Restraint

    Seats and Restraints 3-55 Where to Put the WARNING WARNING (Continued) Restraint A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints According to accident statistics, restraint can be seriously in a rear seat, even if the children and infants are safer when injured or killed if the right front airbag is off.
  • Page 111: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch System)

    3-56 Seats and Restraints Depending on where you place the Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint with child restraint and the size of the a top tether, you must also use Tethers for Children child restraint you may not be able either the lower anchors or the (LATCH System) to access adjacent safety belt...
  • Page 112 Seats and Restraints 3-57 Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
  • Page 113 3-58 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Second Row 60/40 Bench Third Row (Top Tether Anchor): Seating (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. positions with top tether anchors. Second Row Bucket (Lower Anchor): Seating (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors.
  • Page 114 Seats and Restraints 3-59 second row. Open the cover to Do not secure a child restraint in a access the anchors. Be sure to use position without a top tether anchor an anchor located on the same side if a national or local law requires of the vehicle as the seating that the top tether be attached, or if position where the child restraint...
  • Page 115 3-60 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint WARNING WARNING (Continued) Designed for the LATCH System Do not attach more than one tighten. Buckle any unused safety child restraint to a single anchor. belts behind the child restraint so WARNING Attaching more than one child children cannot reach them.
  • Page 116 Seats and Restraints 3-61 Do not fold the empty rear seat 1.2. Recline the seatback to the 2. If the child restraint manufacturer with a safety belt buckled. full reclined position. recommends that the top tether This could damage the safety belt be attached, attach and tighten Make sure the second row or the seat.
  • Page 117 3-62 Seats and Restraints 2.3. Route, attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If the position you are using If the position you are using does not have a headrest has a fixed headrest or or head restraint and you head restraint and you are are using a dual tether,...
  • Page 118: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    Seats and Restraints 3-63 3. Before placing a child in the Replacing LATCH System child restraint, make sure it is Parts After a Crash securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the WARNING LATCH path and attempt to move it side to side and back A crash can damage the LATCH and forth.
  • Page 119: Securing Child Restraints

    3-64 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have (Rear Seat) a top tether, and that the tether be attached. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the If the child restraint does not have instructions that came with the the LATCH system, you will be...
  • Page 120 Seats and Restraints 3-65 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3 56 for more information.
  • Page 121: Securing Child Restraints

    3-66 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints A label on the sun visor says, WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat in (Right Front the front. This is because the risk to Passenger Seat) Even if the passenger sensing the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.
  • Page 122 Seats and Restraints 3-67 If the child restraint has the LATCH You will be using the lap-shoulder system, see Lower Anchors and belt to secure the child restraint in Tethers for Children (LATCH this position. Follow the instructions System) on page 3 56 for how and that came with the child restraint.
  • Page 123 3-68 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 124: Instrument Panel Storage

    Storage Storage Storage cupholders located at the rear of the center console. To access, pull the Compartments handle down. Storage Compartments Armrest Storage Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Glove Box ....4-1 Vehicles with a rear seat armrest, This vehicle has an instrument Cupholders .
  • Page 125: Floor Console Storage

    Storage To open the armrest storage area, WARNING press the button located on the front of the armrest. There is additional Never open more than one of the storage under the armrest. Move the three latches at a time to help armrest all the way to the rear avoid personal injury and damage position, slide the cover back and...
  • Page 126: Additional Storage Features

    Storage Additional Storage WARNING (Continued) Features always store it outside of the vehicle. When it is replaced, Cargo Cover always be sure that it is securely For vehicles with a cargo cover, it reattached. can be used to cover items in the rear of the vehicle.
  • Page 127: Roof Rack System

    Storage Roof Rack System Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the WARNING rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle. Load cargo If something is carried on top of so that it rests evenly between the vehicle that is longer or the crossrails, making sure to...
  • Page 128 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Information Displays Temperature Gauge ..5-15 Driver Information Controls Voltmeter Gauge ... . . 5-15 Center (DIC) ....5-26 Safety Belt Reminders .
  • Page 129: Controls

    Instruments and Controls Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-37 Controls Power Tilt Wheel Tire Messages ....5-37 Transmission Messages ..5-38 Steering Wheel Vehicle Reminder Adjustment...
  • Page 130: Steering Wheel Controls

    Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls To select preset or favorite radio To select tracks on an iPod or USB stations: device for vehicles with a navigation system: Press and release 1. Press and hold while go to the next or previous radio station stored as a preset or listening to a song listed in the favorite.
  • Page 131 Instruments and Controls To navigate folders on an iPod or To navigate folders on an iPod or For vehicles with Bluetooth or ® USB device for vehicles without a USB device for vehicles with a OnStar systems, press and hold navigation system: navigation system: for longer than two seconds to...
  • Page 132: Horn

    Instruments and Controls For vehicles with or without a Horn (Off): Turns the wipers off. navigation system: (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Press near the horn symbols or Press to go to the next track or Turn the band up for more frequent press on the steering wheel pad to wipes or down for less frequent chapter while sourced to the CD or...
  • Page 133: Rear Window

    Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer Rear Window Compass Wiper/Washer (Washer Fluid): Press the Your vehicle may have a compass button at the end of the turn in the Driver Information Center The rear wiper and rear wash button signal/lane change lever, to spray (DIC).
  • Page 134 Instruments and Controls Compass variance is the difference 4. Press the trip/fuel button until between the earth's magnetic north the vehicle heading, for and true geographic north. If the example, N for North, is compass is not set to the zone displayed in the DIC.
  • Page 135: Clock

    Instruments and Controls If the DIC display does not show a Do not operate any switches Clock heading, for example, N for North, such as window, sunroof, The vehicle has an analog clock or the heading does not change climate controls, seats, etc. and a digital radio clock.
  • Page 136 Instruments and Controls If the radio clock display is Enabling/Disabling the Digital 3. Press the pushbutton located turned off, the screen under any one of the labels to be Radio Clock displays Radio Clock OFF changed. To enable or disable the radio clock for 10 seconds.
  • Page 137: Power Outlets

    5-10 Instruments and Controls Changing the Time and Date Power Outlets vehicle is off will drain the Display Setting battery. Always unplug electrical The vehicle has three 12 volt outlets equipment when not in use and To change the time default setting that can be used to plug in electrical do not plug in equipment that from 12 hour to 24 hour or to...
  • Page 138 Instruments and Controls 5-11 Power Outlet 110 Volt An indicator light on the outlet turns The power outlet is not designed for on to show it is in use. The light and may not work properly, if the Alternative Current comes on when the ignition is in following are plugged in: The vehicle may have a power...
  • Page 139: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    5-12 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while...
  • Page 140: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
  • Page 141: Speedometer

    5-14 Instruments and Controls Speedometer Tachometer An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the The speedometer shows the The tachometer displays the fuel door is on. vehicle's speed in either kilometers engine speed in revolutions per The gauge will first indicate empty per hour (km/h) or miles per minute (rpm).
  • Page 142: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

    Instruments and Controls 5-15 Here are some situations that can Engine Coolant Voltmeter Gauge occur with the fuel gauge. None of Temperature Gauge these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full.
  • Page 143: Safety Belt Reminders

    5-16 Instruments and Controls Readings in the low warning zone Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt may occur when a large number of Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left Light idling for an extended period.
  • Page 144: Airbag Readiness Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 This cycle repeats if the passenger Airbag Readiness Light WARNING remains unbuckled and the vehicle This light shows if there is an is moving. If the airbag readiness light stays electrical problem with the airbag If the passenger safety belt is on after the vehicle is started or system.
  • Page 145: Passenger Airbag Status

    5-18 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status When the vehicle is started, the If, after several seconds, both status passenger airbag status indicator indicator lights remain on, or if there Indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol are no lights at all, there may be a for on and off, for several seconds problem with the lights or the The vehicle has a passenger...
  • Page 146: Charging System Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-19 Charging System Light If a short distance must be driven If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp with the light on, be sure to turn off comes on and stays on while the all accessories, such as the radio engine is running, this indicates that and air conditioner.
  • Page 147 5-20 Instruments and Controls Notice: Modifications made to the To prevent more serious damage to An emission system malfunction engine, transmission, exhaust, the vehicle: might be corrected: intake, or fuel system of the Reduce vehicle speed. Make sure the fuel cap is fully vehicle or the replacement installed.
  • Page 148 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Make sure to fuel the vehicle Emissions Inspection and The vehicle may not pass with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality inspection if: Maintenance Programs causes the engine not to run as The malfunction indicator lamp is Some state/provincial and local efficiently as designed and can on with the engine running, or if...
  • Page 149: Brake System Warning

    5-22 Instruments and Controls Brake System Warning This light may also come on due to WARNING low brake fluid. See Brakes on Light page 10 24 for more information. The brake system might not be The vehicle brake system consists When the ignition is on, the brake working properly if the brake of two hydraulic circuits.
  • Page 150: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    Instruments and Controls 5-23 ® Antilock Brake System brake system warning light is not StabiliTrak Indicator on, there are still brakes, but no (ABS) Warning Light Light antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, there are no antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes.
  • Page 151: Engine Coolant Temperature

    5-24 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady Temperature Warning This indicates that there may be a Light problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle.
  • Page 152: Security Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-25 Notice: Lack of proper engine oil Security Light See Headlamp High/Low-Beam maintenance can damage the Changer on page 6 2 for more engine. The repairs would not be information. covered by the vehicle warranty. Front Fog Lamp Light Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil.
  • Page 153: Cruise Control Light

    5-26 Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Light Information Displays The outside air temperature and compass, if equipped, also display on the DIC when viewing the trip Driver Information and fuel information. The outside air Center (DIC) temperature automatically appears in the top right corner of the DIC Your vehicle has a Driver display.
  • Page 154 Instruments and Controls 5-27 DIC Buttons on vehicles with this feature, and When the remaining oil life is low, compass calibration and zone the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON setting on vehicles with this feature. message will appear on the display. See CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON (Trip/Fuel): Press this button under Engine Oil Messages on...
  • Page 155 5-28 Instruments and Controls PARK ASSIST UNITS If a low tire pressure condition is detected by the system while If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Press the vehicle information button driving, a message advising you Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, until UNITS displays.
  • Page 156 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Trip/Fuel Menu Items Each trip odometer can be reset to As the vehicle begins moving, the zero separately by pressing the display will then increase to 8.2 km (Trip/Fuel): Press this button set/reset button while the desired (5.1 miles), 8.4 km (5.2 miles), etc.
  • Page 157 5-30 Instruments and Controls For example, if driving in traffic and TIMER FUEL USED making frequent stops, this display Press the trip/fuel button until Press the trip/fuel button until may read one number, but if the TIMER displays. This display can be FUEL USED displays.
  • Page 158: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-31 Vehicle Messages The following are the possible SERVICE BATTERY messages that can be displayed CHARGING SYSTEM Messages are displayed on the DIC and some information about them. On some vehicles, this message to notify the driver that the status of displays if there is a problem with the vehicle has changed and that Battery Voltage and...
  • Page 159: Brake System Messages

    5-32 Instruments and Controls Brake System Messages Door Ajar Messages obstructions, and close the door again. Check to see if the message SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM DRIVER DOOR OPEN still appears on the DIC. This message displays along with This message displays and a chime LIFTGATE OPEN the brake system warning light if sounds if the driver door is not fully...
  • Page 160: Engine Cooling System

    Instruments and Controls 5-33 RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN If this message continues to appear, ENGINE OVERHEATED have the system repaired by your STOP ENGINE This message displays and a chime dealer as soon as possible to avoid sounds if the passenger side rear Notice: If you drive your vehicle damage to the engine.
  • Page 161: Engine Oil Messages

    5-34 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Messages until the cause of the low oil This message also displays when pressure is corrected. See Engine the vehicle's engine power is CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Oil on page 10 8 for more reduced.
  • Page 162: Key And Lock Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-35 TIGHTEN GAS CAP See Battery Replacement under Object Detection System Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Messages This message may display along System Operation on page 2 3. with the check engine light on the PARK ASST (Assist) instrument panel cluster if the Lamp Messages BLOCKED SEE OWNERS...
  • Page 163: Airbag System Messages

    5-36 Instruments and Controls Press the set/reset button or the then start the engine again. If this TRACTION CONTROL ON trip odometer reset stem to message still comes on, it means This message displays when the acknowledge this message and there is a problem.
  • Page 164: Service Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-37 Anti-Theft Alarm System Service Vehicle Messages SERVICE VEHICLE SOON Messages This message displays when a SERVICE A/C non-emissions related malfunction (Air Conditioning) SYSTEM SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT occurs. Have the vehicle serviced SYSTEM This message displays when the by your dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 165: Transmission Messages

    5-38 Instruments and Controls The low tire pressure warning light the TPMS is not working properly. Transmission Messages will also come on. See Tire The tire pressure light also flashes ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF Pressure Light on page 5 24. and then remains on during the same ignition cycle.
  • Page 166: Vehicle Reminder

    Instruments and Controls 5-39 SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE transmission. This could lead to Vehicle Speed Messages costly repairs that would not If your vehicle has the All-Wheel SPEED LIMITED TO be covered by the warranty. Drive (AWD) system, this message Do not drive your vehicle with XXX MPH (KM/H) displays if there is a problem with...
  • Page 167: Vehicle Personalization

    5-40 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Entering the Feature Press the customization button until Settings Menu the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN Personalization ENGLISH screen appears on the 1. Turn the ignition on and place DIC display. Press the set/reset Your vehicle may have the vehicle in P (Park).
  • Page 168 Instruments and Controls 5-41 NO CHANGE: No change will be AT VEHICLE SPEED: The doors for this feature. Then press the made to this feature. The current will automatically lock when the customization button to scroll setting will remain. vehicle speed is above 13 km/h through the following settings: (8 mph) for three seconds.
  • Page 169 5-42 Instruments and Controls REMOTE DOOR LOCK HORN ONLY: The horn will sound the doors are open. See Remote on the second press of the lock Keyless Entry (RKE) System This feature allows you to select the button on the RKE transmitter. Operation on page 2 3 for more type of feedback you will receive information.
  • Page 170 Instruments and Controls 5-43 DELAY DOOR LOCK button once to access the settings Press the customization button until for this feature. Then press the EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC This feature allows you to select customization button to scroll display.
  • Page 171 5-44 Instruments and Controls APPROACH LIGHTING See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) NO CHANGE: No change will be System Operation on page 2 3 for made to this feature. The current This feature allows you to select more information. setting will remain. whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light There is no default for chime...
  • Page 172 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Then press the customization button EASY EXIT SEAT The automatic easy exit seat to scroll through the following movement will only occur one time If your vehicle has this feature, it settings: after the key is removed from the allows you to select your preference ignition.
  • Page 173 5-46 Instruments and Controls MEMORY SEAT RECALL Key under Driver Information DO NOT RESTORE: The Center (DIC) on page 5 26 for customization features will not be If your vehicle has this feature, it more information on matching set to their factory default settings. allows you to select your preference transmitters to driver ID numbers.
  • Page 174: Universal Remote System

    Instruments and Controls 5-47 Exiting the Feature Universal Remote Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any garage door Settings Menu System opener that does not have the stop The feature settings menu will be and reverse feature. This includes See Radio Frequency Statement on exited when any of the following any garage door opener model...
  • Page 175 5-48 Instruments and Controls When programming a garage door, To program up to three devices: Do not hold down the buttons for park outside of the garage. Park longer than 30 seconds and do directly in line with and facing the not repeat this step to program garage door opener motor-head or the remaining two Universal...
  • Page 176 Instruments and Controls 5-49 3. At the same time, press and 5. Press and hold the newly-trained hold both the Universal Home Universal Home Remote button Remote button to be used to and observe the indicator light. control the garage door and the If the indicator light stays hand-held transmitter button.
  • Page 177 5-50 Instruments and Controls 8. Immediately return to the Gate Operator and Canadian If you live in Canada, or you are vehicle. Firmly press and hold having difficulty programming a gate Programming the Universal Home Remote operator or garage door opener by If you have questions or need button, selected in Step 3 to using the Programming Universal...
  • Page 178: Universal Remote System

    Instruments and Controls 5-51 Universal Remote System To erase all programmed buttons on Reprogramming a Single the Universal Remote device: Universal Remote Button Operation To reprogram any of the three Using Universal Remote Universal Remote buttons, repeat the programming instructions Press and hold the appropriate earlier in this section, beginning Universal Remote button for at least...
  • Page 179 5-52 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
  • Page 180: Exterior Lamp Controls

    Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-6 Exterior Lamp Controls Courtesy Lamps ....6-6 Exterior Lighting Dome Lamps .
  • Page 181: Headlamp High/Low-Beam

    Lighting The exterior lamps control has four (Headlamps): Turns the Headlamp High/ positions: headlamps on together with the Low-Beam Changer following lamps listed below. (Off): Briefly turn to this position A warning chime sounds if the Headlamp High/Low Beam to turn the automatic light control off driver's door is opened when the Changer: Push the turn signal/lane or on again.
  • Page 182: Flash-To-Pass

    Lighting Flash-to-Pass The DRL system makes either the For vehicles with HID headlamps, low-beam headlamps come on at a if the DRL are on and the left or This feature is used to signal to the reduced brightness or the DRL right turn signal lamp is turned on, vehicle ahead that you want lights, for vehicles with High...
  • Page 183: Delayed Headlamps

    Lighting Delayed Headlamps Adaptive Forward Hazard Warning Flashers Lighting (AFL) Delayed headlamps provide a Hazard Warning Flasher: period of exterior lighting as you Press this button located on the Vehicles with the Adaptive Forward leave the area around the vehicle. instrument panel below the audio Lighting System (AFS) have This feature is activated when the...
  • Page 184: Turn And Lane-Change

    Lighting Turn and Lane-Change Raise or lower the lever until the Fog Lamps arrow starts to flash to signal a lane Signals Use the fog lamps for better vision change. Hold it there until the lane in foggy or misty conditions. change is completed.
  • Page 185: Interior Lighting

    Lighting Interior Lighting The reading lamps, located on the Dome Lamp Override headliner above the rearview mirror, can be turned on or off independent Instrument Panel of the automatic courtesy lamps, Illumination Control when the doors are closed. (Instrument Panel Dome Lamps Brightness): The knob with this symbol on it is next to the exterior...
  • Page 186: Lighting Features

    Lighting Lighting Features When the ignition is on, illuminated Delayed Exit Lighting entry is inactive, which means the Delayed exit lighting illuminates the courtesy lamps will not come on Entry Lighting interior for a period of time after the unless a door is opened. key is removed from the ignition.
  • Page 187: Parade Dimming

    Lighting Parade Dimming display on the Driver Information EPM works to prevent excessive Center (DIC), you may see the discharge of the battery. It does this This feature automatically prohibits voltage move up or down. This is by balancing the generator's output the dimming of the instrument panel normal.
  • Page 188: Battery Power Protection

    Lighting Battery Power Protection This feature helps prevent the battery from being drained, if the interior courtesy lamps, reading/map lamps, visor vanity lamps or trunk lamp are accidentally left on. If any of these lamps are left on, they automatically turn off after 10 minutes, if the ignition is off.
  • Page 189 6-10 Lighting NOTES...
  • Page 190: Rear Seat Infotainment

    Infotainment System Infotainment Rear Seat Infotainment Introduction Rear Seat Entertainment System Read the following pages to (RSE) System ....7-39 become familiar with the audio Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system's features.
  • Page 191: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System For more information, see Defensive Operation Driving on page 9 2. The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 18 for more information.
  • Page 192 Infotainment System See Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7 39 for more information on the vehicle's RSE system. The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate. The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media.
  • Page 193 Infotainment System Parental control prevents the rear If information is available during XM, is pressed and the song title or seat occupant from operating the CD, MP3 or WMA playback, the artist information is longer than Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system or song title information displays on what can be displayed, the extra remote control.
  • Page 194 Infotainment System 3. Press the softkey under the Setting the Tone To quickly adjust bass, midrange, AUTO VOLUM (automatic or treble to the middle position, (Bass/Midrange/Treble) volume) tab on the radio display. press the softkey under the BASS, BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, MID, or TREB tab for more than 4.
  • Page 195 Infotainment System Adjusting the Speakers To quickly adjust all speaker and If the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) is tone controls to the middle position, turned on, the radio disables FADE (Balance/Fade) and mutes the rear speakers. press for more than two seconds BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): until a beep sounds.
  • Page 196: Radio

    Infotainment System Radio Finding a Station Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite BAND: Press to switch between AM-FM Radio AM, FM, or XM. The selection Drivers are encouraged to set up displays. their radio station favorites while the Radio Data System (RDS) vehicle is in P (Park).
  • Page 197: Satellite Radio

    Infotainment System The balance/fade and tone settings To setup the number of favorites Satellite Radio that were previously adjusted, are pages: Satellite Radio Service stored with the favorite stations. 1. Press MENU to display the radio XM is a satellite radio service that To store a station as a favorite: setup menu.
  • Page 198 Infotainment System Finding a Station Finding a Category (CAT) 5. To go to the next or previous XM station within the selected Station BAND: Press to switch between category, do one of the AM, FM, or XM. The selection CAT (Category): The CAT button is following: displays.
  • Page 199 7-10 Infotainment System Storing a Radio Station as a The balance/fade and tone settings 3. Turn to display the category to that were previously adjusted, are Favorite be removed. stored with the favorite stations. Drivers are encouraged to set up 4.
  • Page 200 Infotainment System 7-11 To setup the number of favorites Radio Messages Channel Off Air: This channel is pages: not currently in service. Tune in to XL (Explicit Language another channel. 1. Press MENU to display the radio Channels): These channels, setup menu.
  • Page 201: Radio Reception

    7-12 Infotainment System No CAT Info: No category If this message is received after Radio Reception information is available at this time having the vehicle serviced, check Frequency interference and static on this channel. The system is with your dealer. can occur during normal radio working properly.
  • Page 202: Multi-Band Antenna

    Infotainment System 7-13 signals, causing the sound to fade Multi-Band Antenna in and out. In addition, traveling or The range for most AM stations is The multi-band antenna is located standing under heavy foliage, greater than for FM, especially at on the roof of the vehicle.
  • Page 203: Audio Players

    7-14 Infotainment System Audio Players RDM (Random): CD tracks can be SEEK : Press to go to the listened to in random, rather than start of the current track, if more sequential order with the random than ten seconds on the CD have CD Player setting.
  • Page 204 Infotainment System 7-15 Care of CDs Care of the CD Player Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW Disc If playing a CD-R, the sound quality Do not add any label to a CD, it can be reduced due to CD-R or could get caught in the CD player.
  • Page 205: Cd/Dvd Player

    7-16 Infotainment System Player Error: There are disc LOAD CD/DVD Player When a CD is inserted, the text or disc EJECT problems. label DVD or CD symbol displays Playing a CD (In Either the on the left side of the radio display. It is very hot.
  • Page 206 Infotainment System 7-17 If an auxiliary input device is not RDM (Random): CD tracks can be (Tune): Turn to select tracks on connected, and a disc is in both listened to in random, rather than the CD that is currently playing. the DVD slot and the CD slot the sequential order with the random SEEK...
  • Page 207: Audio Output

    7-18 Infotainment System Care of CDs and DVDs If the surface of a CD is soiled, take While using the CD player, use a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a only CDs in good condition If playing a CD-R, the sound quality clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral without any label, load one CD at can be reduced due to CD-R or...
  • Page 208 Infotainment System 7-19 The road is very rough. Front seat passengers can listen Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or When the road becomes to the radio (AM, FM, or XM) by CD-RW Disc smoother, the CD should play. pressing BAND or DVD/CD AUX to The radio has the capability of select the CD slot, DVD slot, front or The CD is dirty, scratched, wet,...
  • Page 209 7-20 Infotainment System Using the DVD Player Playing a DVD REV (Fast Reverse): Press to quickly reverse the DVD at (Tune): Turn to change tracks on The DVD player can be controlled five times the normal speed. The a CD or DVD, to manually tune a by the buttons on the remote radio displays the elapsed time radio station, or to change clock or...
  • Page 210 Infotainment System 7-21 If loading and reading of a DVD (Play/Pause): Press either (Stop): Press to stop playing, cannot be completed, because of an the play or pause icon displayed on rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD. unknown format, etc., and the disc the radio system, to toggle between (Enter): Press to select the fails to eject, press and hold for...
  • Page 211 7-22 Infotainment System DVD-A (Audio) Display Buttons Inserting a Disc (Play/Pause): Press either the play or pause icon displayed on Once a DVD-A is inserted, the radio To play a disc, gently insert the disc, the radio system, to toggle between display menu shows several icons.
  • Page 212 Infotainment System 7-23 Stopping and Resuming Playback The DVD should resume play from DVD Error Messages where it last stopped if the disc has To stop playing a DVD without Player Error: This message not been ejected and the stop turning off the system, do one of the displays when there are disc load or button has not been pressed twice...
  • Page 213: Mp3 (Radio With Cd And Radio With Cd/Usb)

    7-24 Infotainment System MP3 (Radio with CD and Compressed Audio or Mixed USB Supported File and Folder Mode Discs Structure Radio with CD/USB) The radio can play discs that The radio supports: Format contain both uncompressed Up to 700 folders. CD audio and MP3/WMA files.
  • Page 214 Infotainment System 7-25 If a disc contains both Tracks are played in the following File System and Naming uncompressed CD audio and order: The song name that displays is the MP3/WMA files, a folder under the Play begins from the first track in song name that is contained in the root directory called CD accesses ID3 tag.
  • Page 215 7-26 Infotainment System Playing a CD-R or CD-RW MP3 When the scan is finished, the disc (Previous Folder): Press begins playing files in order by the softkey below to go to the (Tune): Turn to select MP3/WMA artist. The current artist playing is files.
  • Page 216 Infotainment System 7-27 The album name displays on the connector and connect the other Using the Radio to Control a second line between the arrows end to the USB port located in the USB Storage Device or iPod and songs from the current album center console.
  • Page 217 7-28 Infotainment System FWD (Fast Forward): Press (Pause): Press the softkey 4. Turn to scroll through the files and hold to advance playback in the selected folder. below to pause the track. The tab quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced appears raised when pause is being 5.
  • Page 218 Infotainment System 7-29 Repeat Functionality (Music Navigator): Press the 4. Turn to scroll through the folders or files in the To use Repeat: softkey below to view and selected menu. select a file on an iPod, using the Press the softkey below iPod's menu system.
  • Page 219: Mp3 (Radio With Cd/Dvd)

    7-30 Infotainment System Shuffle Functionality MP3 (Radio with CD/DVD) The CD Player reads both uncompressed audio and To use Shuffle: Format MP3/WMA files on a mixed mode disc. Uncompressed audio is played Press the softkey below The radio can play .mp3 or .wma before MP3/WMA files.
  • Page 220 Infotainment System 7-31 The CD Player supports: Root Directory The next and previous folder function does not function on a Up to 512 files and folders. The root directory of the disc is disc that was recorded without treated as a folder. If the root Up to 8 folders in depth.
  • Page 221 7-32 Infotainment System Tracks are played in the following File System and Naming Playing an MP3/WMA File order: From a Disc (In Either the DVD The song name that displays is the or CD Slot) Play begins from the first track in song name that is contained in the ID3 tag.
  • Page 222 Infotainment System 7-33 displays to play songs in random alphabetical order. Continue REV (Reverse): Press and hold order. Press the same softkey again pressing either softkey below the to reverse playback quickly. Sound to turn off random play. arrow tab until the artist displays. is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of the file displays.
  • Page 223 7-34 Infotainment System Connecting a USB Storage automatically powers off and will not SEEK: Press to go to the next ® charge or draw power from the Device or iPod track. Press and hold or press vehicle's battery. multiple times to continue moving The USB Port can be used to forward through tracks.
  • Page 224 Infotainment System 7-35 Using Softkeys to Control a Back: Press the softkey below the To skip through large lists, the five back tab to go back to the main softkeys can be used to navigate in USB Storage Device or iPod display screen on an iPod, or the the following order: The five softkeys below the radio...
  • Page 225 7-36 Infotainment System Repeat Functionality (Music Navigator): Press the 4. Turn to scroll through the folders or files in the To use Repeat: softkey below to view and selected menu. select a file on an iPod, using the Press the softkey below iPod's menu system.
  • Page 226: Auxiliary Devices

    Infotainment System 7-37 Shuffle Functionality Auxiliary Devices To use an auxiliary input device, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to To use Shuffle: The vehicle may have a 3.5 mm the radio's front auxiliary input jack. (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack located Press the softkey below (Power/Volume): Turn on the lower right side of the...
  • Page 227 7-38 Infotainment System DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press to If a disc is inserted into top DVD USB Supported Devices select between DVD, CD, slot, the rear seat operator can turn USB Flash Drives or Auxiliary. on the video screen and use the Portable USB Hard Drives remote control to only navigate the If an auxiliary input device is not...
  • Page 228: (Rse) System

    Infotainment System 7-39 Rear Seat In severe or extreme weather Headphones conditions the RSE system might or Infotainment might not work until the temperature is within the operating range. The Rear Seat Entertainment operating range for the RSE system is above 20°C ( 4°F) or below (RSE) System 60°C (140°F).
  • Page 229 7-40 Infotainment System These headphones are used to Infrared transmitters are located at Do not store the listen to media such as CDs, the rear of the RSE overhead headphones in heat or direct DVDs, MP3/WMAs, DVD-As, console. The headphones shut off sunlight.
  • Page 230 Infotainment System 7-41 Battery Replacement Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks The A/V jacks are color coded to match typical home entertainment To change the batteries on the system equipment. The yellow headphones: jack (A) is for the video input. The 1. Turn the screw to loosen the white jack (B) is for the left audio battery door located on the left input.
  • Page 231 7-42 Infotainment System How to Change the RSE Video Audio Output When a device is connected to the Screen Settings A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary Audio from the DVD player or input jack, if the vehicle has this The screen display mode (normal, auxiliary inputs can be heard feature, the rear seat passengers full, and zoom), screen brightness,...
  • Page 232 Infotainment System 7-43 If a DVD is playing and the screen Remote Control See Battery Replacement later in is raised to its locked position, the this section. Objects blocking the screen remains on; this is normal, line of sight could also affect the and the DVD continues to play function of the remote control.
  • Page 233 7-44 Infotainment System Remote Control Buttons (Menu Navigation (Play/Pause): Press to start Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to playing a DVD. Press while a DVD (Power): Press to turn the navigate through a menu. is playing to pause it. Press again to video screen on and off.
  • Page 234 Infotainment System 7-45 1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): (Next Track/Chapter): Press to (Audio): Press to change audio The numeric keypad provides the go to the beginning of the next tracks on DVDs that have this capability of direct chapter or track chapter or track.
  • Page 235 7-46 Infotainment System Battery Replacement Tips and Troubleshooting Chart To change the remote control Problem Recommended Action batteries: There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to 1. Slide the rear cover back, on the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. remote control.
  • Page 236 Infotainment System 7-47 DVD Display Error Messages Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) The DVD display error message Problem Recommended Action depends on which radio the vehicle The auxiliary source is running, but Check that the RSE video screen is has. The video screen might display there is no picture or sound.
  • Page 237: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)

    7-48 Infotainment System DVD Distortion Rear Seat Audio (RSA) The RSA functions operate even when the main radio is off. The front System Video distortion can occur when audio system displays when the operating cellular phones, scanners, For vehicles with Rear Seat Audio RSA is on, and disappears from the CB radios, Global Position Systems (RSA), rear seat passengers can...
  • Page 238 Infotainment System 7-49 SRCE (Source): Press to select While listening to a disc, press between the radio (AM/FM/XM ), go to the next track or chapter on CD, and if the vehicle has these the disc. Press to go back to the features, DVD, front auxiliary, and start of the current track or chapter rear auxiliary.
  • Page 239: Bluetooth

    7-50 Infotainment System When a CD or DVD audio disc is Phone Voice Recognition playing, press PROG to go to the The Bluetooth system uses voice beginning of the CD or DVD audio. Bluetooth recognition to interpret voice This function is inactive, with some commands to dial phone numbers radios, if the front seat passengers Vehicles with a Bluetooth system...
  • Page 240 Infotainment System 7-51 Audio System Pairing Information (Push To Talk): Press to answer incoming calls, confirm Up to five cell phones can be When using the in vehicle Bluetooth system information, and start paired to the Bluetooth system. system, sound comes through the speech recognition.
  • Page 241 7-52 Infotainment System Pairing a Phone This name will be used to Deleting a Paired Phone indicate which phones are If the phone name you want to 1. Press and hold paired and connected to the delete is unknown, see Listing All two seconds.
  • Page 242 Infotainment System 7-53 3. Say Change phone. Digit Store: This command allows Using the Digit Store Command a phone number to be stored as a If another cell phone is If an unwanted number is name tag by entering the digits found, the response will be recognized by the system, say one at a time.
  • Page 243 7-54 Infotainment System Using the Delete Command Using the List Command Using the Dial or Call Command 1. Press and hold 1. Press and hold 1. Press and hold two seconds. two seconds. two seconds. 2. Say Delete. 2. Say Directory. 2.
  • Page 244 Infotainment System 7-55 To hear all of the numbers Receiving a Call Three Way Calling recognized by the system, say When an incoming call is received, Three way calling must be Verify at any time. the audio system mutes and a ring supported on the cell phone and tone is heard in the vehicle.
  • Page 245 7-56 Infotainment System Muting a Call Transferring Audio from the Voice Pass-Thru Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a call, all sounds from inside Voice pass thru allows access to the During a call with the audio in the the vehicle can be muted so that the voice recognition commands on the vehicle:...
  • Page 246 Infotainment System 7-57 Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System (DTMF) Tones Unless information is deleted out of the in vehicle Bluetooth system, it The Bluetooth system can send will be retained indefinitely. This numbers and the numbers stored as includes all saved name tags in the name tags during a call.
  • Page 247 7-58 Infotainment System NOTES...
  • Page 248: Climate Control Systems

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with Dual Automatic Climate this system. Control System ....8-1 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) .
  • Page 249 Climate Controls Display Function To use automatic mode: 2. Set the temperature for the driver and passenger. Each time the temperature, mode, 1. Press the AUTO button. or fan control buttons are pressed, To find a comfortable setting, When AUTO is selected, the the climate control display shows start with a 22°C (73°F) current temperature(s) selected...
  • Page 250 Climate Controls Temperature Control PASS (Passenger): Press to set (Air Delivery Mode the passenger temperature to match Control): Press to change the The driver and passenger side the driver temperature setting. direction of the airflow in the vehicle. temperature buttons are used to The PASS indicator will turn off.
  • Page 251: Air Conditioning

    Climate Controls the vehicle. The air conditioning Air Conditioning (Floor): Air is directed to the system runs automatically in floor outlets, with some of the air (Air Conditioning): Press to this setting, unless the outside directed to the windshield, side turn the air conditioning (A/C) on temperature is less than 4°C (40°F).
  • Page 252 Climate Controls The air conditioning system The recirculation mode cannot be Rear Window Defogger removes moisture from the air, so used with floor, defog, or defrosting The rear window defogger uses a water might drip under the vehicle modes. If recirculation is selected in warming grid to remove fog from the while idling or after turning off the these modes, the indicator flashes...
  • Page 253 Climate Controls Sensors There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle. Any cover on the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading in the displayed temperature.
  • Page 254: Rear Climate Control System

    Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow (Rear Climate Control Only) according to the settings of the rear controls. It comes on when any rear control is adjusted. Fan Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
  • Page 255 Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System Mimic Mode: This mode matches the rear climate control to the front (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) climate control settings. It comes on when REAR is pressed. Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls.
  • Page 256: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Air Vents Operation Tips (Air Delivery Mode Control): Press to manually change the Clear away any ice, snow, Use the slider switch in the center of direction of the airflow. Repeatedly or leaves from the air inlets at the outlet, to change the direction of press the button until the desired the base of the windshield that...
  • Page 257 8-10 Climate Controls NOTES...
  • Page 258 Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park ... . 9-21 Object Detection Systems Shifting Out of Park ..9-22 Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-34 Operating Parking Over Things Rear Vision...
  • Page 259: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving Information Death and injury associated WARNING (Continued) with drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Defensive Driving Driver distraction can cause Alcohol affects four things that collisions resulting in injury or Defensive driving means always anyone needs to drive a vehicle: possible death.
  • Page 260: Control Of A Vehicle

    Driving and Operating Medical research shows that Braking And, of course, actual stopping alcohol in a person's system distances vary greatly with the See Brake System Warning Light can make crash injuries worse, surface of the road, whether it is on page 5 22.
  • Page 261: Steering

    Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the Variable Effort Steering Steering in Emergencies vehicle is being driven, brake The vehicle has a steering system There are times when steering can normally but do not pump the that continuously adjusts the effort be more effective than braking.
  • Page 262: Off-Road Recovery

    Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery Turn the steering wheel 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 inches), about one-eighth The vehicle's right wheels can turn, until the right front tire contacts drop off the edge of a road onto the the pavement edge.
  • Page 263: Driving On Wet Roads

    Driving and Operating Skidding If the vehicle starts to slide, ease You might not realize the surface is your foot off the accelerator pedal slippery until the vehicle is skidding. In a skid, a driver can lose control of and quickly steer the way you want Learn to recognize warning the vehicle.
  • Page 264 Driving and Operating Hydroplaning Other Rainy Weather Tips WARNING Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Besides slowing down, other wet can build up under your vehicle's weather driving tips include: Wet brakes can cause crashes. tires so they actually ride on the They might not work as well in a Allow extra following distance.
  • Page 265: Highway Hypnosis

    Driving and Operating Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING Always be alert and pay attention to Driving on steep hills or through If you do not shift down, the your surroundings while driving. mountains is different than driving brakes could get so hot that they If you become tired or sleepy, find a on flat or rolling terrain.
  • Page 266: Winter Driving

    Driving and Operating Winter Driving Try not to break the fragile traction. WARNING (Continued) If you accelerate too fast, the drive Driving on Snow or Ice wheels will spin and polish the You would then have poor braking surface under the tires even more. Drive carefully when there is snow or even none going down a hill.
  • Page 267 9-10 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the Carbon Monoxide (CO) which Adjust the climate control vehicle unless there is help nearby. cannot be seen or smelled. It can system to a setting that If possible, use the Roadside cause unconsciousness and even...
  • Page 268: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating 9-11 Run the engine for short periods If the Vehicle is Stuck For information about using tire only as needed to keep warm, but chains on the vehicle, see Tire Slowly and cautiously spin the be careful. Chains on page 10 61.
  • Page 269: Vehicle Load Limits

    9-12 Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits Tire and Loading Information WARNING Label It is very important to know how Do not load the vehicle any much weight your vehicle can heavier than the Gross carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Weight Rating vehicle capacity weight and (GVWR), or either the...
  • Page 270 Driving and Operating 9-13 The tire and loading information Steps for Determining Correct the amount of available cargo Load Limit label shows the number of and luggage load capacity is occupant seating positions (A), 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) Locate the statement and the maximum vehicle = 650 lbs).
  • Page 271 9-14 Driving and Operating Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs).
  • Page 272 Driving and Operating 9-15 Refer to your vehicle's tire and The label shows the gross WARNING loading information label for weight capacity of your vehicle. specific information about your This is called the Gross Vehicle Do not load the vehicle any vehicle's capacity weight and Weight Rating (GVWR).
  • Page 273: Starting And Operating

    9-16 Driving and Operating If you put things inside your Starting and WARNING (Continued) vehicle like suitcases, tools, Operating packages, or anything else, they Never stack heavier will go as fast as the vehicle things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In goes.
  • Page 274: Ignition Positions

    Driving and Operating 9-17 Avoid making hard stops for Ignition Positions Notice: Using a tool to force the the first 322 km (200 miles) or key to turn in the ignition could so. During this time the new cause damage to the switch or brake linings are not yet break the key.
  • Page 275: Retained Accessory

    9-18 Driving and Operating In an emergency: key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this (START): This is the position doesn't work, then the vehicle that starts the engine. When the 1. Brake using a firm and steady needs service. engine starts, release the key. pressure.
  • Page 276: Starting The Engine

    Driving and Operating 9-19 For an additional 10 minutes of Starting Procedure vehicle starts. If the engine operation, close all the doors and does not start and the key is 1. With your foot off the accelerator turn the key to ON/RUN and then held in START, cranking will be pedal, turn the ignition to START.
  • Page 277: Engine Heater

    9-20 Driving and Operating 2. If the engine does not start after Notice: The engine is designed to To Use the Engine Coolant 5 10 seconds, especially in very work with the electronics in the Heater cold weather (below 0°F or vehicle.
  • Page 278: Shifting Into Park

    Driving and Operating 9-21 4. Before starting the engine, be Leaving the Vehicle with the WARNING (Continued) sure to unplug and store the Engine Running cord as it was before to keep it fairly level ground, use the steps away from moving engine parts. WARNING If you do not, it could be that follow.
  • Page 279: Shifting Out Of Park

    9-22 Driving and Operating Then, see if you can move the shift Shifting Out of Park To shift out of P (Park): lever away from P (Park) without 1. Apply the brake pedal. The vehicle is equipped with an first pushing the button. electronic shift lock release system.
  • Page 280: Parking Over Things

    Driving and Operating 9-23 Parking Over Things Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) That Burn WARNING The vehicle s exhaust system WARNING has been modified, damaged Engine exhaust contains Carbon or improperly repaired. Monoxide (CO) which cannot be Things that can burn could touch There are holes or openings seen or smelled.
  • Page 281: Automatic Transmission

    9-24 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic WARNING While Parked Transmission It can be dangerous to get out of It is better not to park with the The automatic transmission has a the vehicle if the automatic engine running. But if you ever have shift lever located on the console transmission shift lever is not fully to, here are some things to know.
  • Page 282 Driving and Operating 9-25 system. You must fully apply the N (Neutral): In this position, the WARNING regular brake first and then press engine does not connect with the the shift lever button before shifting wheels. To restart the engine when It is dangerous to get out of the from P (Park) when the ignition key the vehicle is already moving,...
  • Page 283: Manual Mode

    9-26 Driving and Operating D (Drive): This position is for designed to improve fuel economy When using the ERS Mode a normal driving. It provides the best and performance. Use the brake to number will display next to the L, fuel economy.
  • Page 284: Tow/Haul Mode

    Driving and Operating 9-27 4 (Fourth) is shown next to the L, Tow/Haul Mode Automatic Engine Grade 1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) gears are Braking (Tow/Haul): The vehicle may automatically shifted by the vehicle. Automatic Engine Grade Braking have a Tow/Haul mode. The transmission will not shift into assists when driving on a downhill 5 (Fifth) until the + (Plus) button is...
  • Page 285: Drive Systems

    9-28 Driving and Operating Drive Systems Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels Vehicles with this feature always are slowing down.
  • Page 286: Parking Brake

    Driving and Operating 9-29 Remember: ABS does not change Parking Brake Notice: Driving with the parking the time needed to get a foot up to brake on can overheat the brake the brake pedal or always decrease system and cause premature stopping distance.
  • Page 287: Brake Assist

    9-30 Driving and Operating Brake Assist Ride Control Systems If the system fails to turn on or activate, one of the following This vehicle has a brake assist messages will be displayed on the ® StabiliTrak System feature designed to assist the driver Driver Information Center (DIC): in stopping or decreasing vehicle SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL,...
  • Page 288 Driving and Operating 9-31 Traction control can be turned on by to turn the system off if the vehicle pressing and releasing the traction is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow, control button and the appropriate and you want to rock the vehicle to TRACTION CONTROL ON attempt to free it.
  • Page 289: Cruise Control

    9-32 Driving and Operating If traction control is turned off, The traction control system may Cruise Control only the brake-traction control activate on dry or rough roads or With cruise control, a speed of portion of traction control will work. under conditions such as heavy about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can The engine speed management will...
  • Page 290 Driving and Operating 9-33 Resuming a Set Speed (Cancel): Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the If the cruise control is set at a set speed from memory. desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is Setting Cruise Control disengaged without erasing the set If the cruise button is on when not in...
  • Page 291: Object Detection Systems

    9-34 Driving and Operating Reducing Speed While Using the hills. When going up steep hills, Object Detection Cruise Control you might have to step on the Systems accelerator pedal to maintain the If the cruise control system is vehicle speed. When going already activated, downhill, you might have to brake or Ultrasonic Parking Assist...
  • Page 292 Driving and Operating 9-35 How the System Works The system can be disabled through WARNING the Driver Information Center (DIC). URPA comes on automatically See Park Assist under Vehicle when the shift lever is moved into The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Personalization on page 5 40 for R (Reverse).
  • Page 293: Rear Vision

    9-36 Driving and Operating A trailer was attached to the PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE Rear Vision vehicle, or a bicycle or an object OWNERS MANUAL: This Camera (RVC) was hanging out of the liftgate message can occur under the during the last drive cycle. following conditions: The vehicle may have a Rear Vision Once the attached object is...
  • Page 294 Driving and Operating 9-37 Vehicles Without Navigation Turning the Rear Vision Camera WARNING (Continued) System Off or On System To turn off the rear vision camera The rear vision camera system is Do not back the vehicle by only designed to help the driver when system, press and hold , located looking at the RVC screen, or use...
  • Page 295 9-38 Driving and Operating Vehicles With Navigation 3. Select the Rear Camera Options The delay that is received after screen button. The Rear Camera shifting out of R (Reverse) is System Options screen displays. approximately 10 seconds. The rear vision camera system is The delay can be cancelled by designed to help the driver when performing one of the following:...
  • Page 296 Driving and Operating 9-39 Adjusting the Brightness and Symbols To turn the symbols on or off: Contrast of the Screen The navigation system may have a 1. Make sure that URPA has not To adjust the brightness and feature that lets the driver view been disabled.
  • Page 297 9-40 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera Error The area displayed by the camera is Messages limited and does not display objects that are close to either corner or Service Rear Vision Camera under the bumper. The area System: This message can display displayed can vary depending on when the system is not receiving vehicle orientation or road...
  • Page 298 Driving and Operating 9-41 The back of the vehicle is in an A fast flash may indicate that When the System Does Not accident, the position and the display has been on for Seem To Work Properly mounting angle of the camera the maximum allowable time The rear vision camera system can change or the camera can...
  • Page 299: Recommended Fuel

    9-42 Driving and Operating Fuel Recommended Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with Use of the recommended fuel is a posted octane rating of 87 or an important part of the proper higher. If the octane rating is less maintenance of this vehicle. To help than 87, an audible knocking noise, keep the engine clean and maintain commonly referred to as spark...
  • Page 300: California Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-43 California Fuel Fuels in Foreign emission control system to work properly. In most cases, nothing Requirements Countries should have to be added to the fuel. However, some gasolines contain If the vehicle is certified to meet If you plan on driving in another only the minimum amount of California Emissions Standards, it is...
  • Page 301: Filling The Tank

    9-44 Driving and Operating For customers who do not use TOP Notice: This vehicle was not Filling the Tank TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, designed for fuel that contains one bottle of GM Fuel System methanol. Do not use fuel WARNING Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel containing methanol.
  • Page 302 Driving and Operating 9-45 To open the fuel door, push the The diagnostic system can WARNING rearward center edge in and release determine if the fuel cap has been and it will open. left off or improperly installed. Fuel can spray out on you if you This would allow fuel to open the fuel cap too quickly.
  • Page 303: Filling A Portable Fuel

    9-46 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact Information WARNING with the inside of the fill opening before operating the Only use towing equipment that has Never fill a portable fuel container nozzle.
  • Page 304 Driving and Operating 9-47 For information on towing a disabled With the added weight, the engine, WARNING (Continued) vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on transmission, wheel assemblies and page 10 89. For information on tires are forced to work harder and seriously injured.
  • Page 305 9-48 Driving and Operating The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). Pulling A Trailer Check all trailer hitch parts and Use a lower gear if the attachments, safety chains, Here are some important points: transmission shifts too often. electrical connectors, lamps, tires See Tow/Haul Mode later in There are many laws, including and mirror adjustments.
  • Page 306 Driving and Operating 9-49 Tow/Haul Mode The Tow/Haul light on the Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul instrument panel comes on to when lightly loaded or with no trailer Tow/Haul assists when pulling a indicate that Tow/Haul mode has will not cause damage but there is heavy trailer or a large or heavy been selected.
  • Page 307 9-50 Driving and Operating Backing Up Turn Signals When Towing a The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). Use a lower gear if the transmission Trailer Hold the bottom of the steering shifts too often. wheel with one hand. To move the The turn signal indicators on the When towing at high altitude on trailer to the left, move that hand to...
  • Page 308 Driving and Operating 9-51 Parking on Hills 3. When the wheel chocks are in Maintenance When Trailer place, release the brake pedal Towing until the chocks absorb the load. WARNING The vehicle needs service more 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then often when pulling a trailer.
  • Page 309: Trailer Towing

    9-52 Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Weight of the Trailer Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the How heavy can a trailer safely be? Three important considerations tow vehicle and it has all the have to do with weight: Speed, altitude, road grades, required trailering equipment.
  • Page 310 Driving and Operating 9-53 Ask your dealer for our trailering Trailering may be limited by the information or advice. See vehicle's ability to carry tongue Customer Assistance Offices on weight. Tongue weight cannot cause page 13 4 for more information. the vehicle to exceed the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or Weight of the Trailer Tongue...
  • Page 311: Towing Equipment

    9-54 Driving and Operating Total Weight on the Towing Equipment Weight-Distributing Hitches and Weight-Carrying Hitches Vehicle's Tires Hitches Inflate the vehicle's tires to the It is important to have the correct upper limit for cold tires. These hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large numbers can be found on the trucks going by and rough roads are Certification label or see Vehicle...
  • Page 312 Driving and Operating 9-55 Safety Chains Trailer Wiring Harness *The fuse for this circuit is installed in the underhood electrical center, Always attach chains between the Basic Trailer Wiring but the wires are not connected. vehicle and the trailer. Cross the They should be connected by your The trailer wiring harness, with a safety chains under the tongue of...
  • Page 313: Conversions And Add-Ons

    9-56 Driving and Operating Electric Trailer Brake Control Conversions and Wiring Provisions Add-Ons These wiring provisions for an electric trailer brake controller are Add-On Electrical included with the vehicle as part of Equipment the trailer wiring package. The instrument panel contains blunt cut Notice: Do not add anything wires behind the steering column for electrical to the vehicle unless...
  • Page 314 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..10-12 Headlamp Aiming Cooling System ... . 10-14 Headlamp Aiming ..10-30 Engine Coolant .
  • Page 315 10-2 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Wheel Replacement ..10-60 General Information Tire Chains ....10-61 Tires ......10-40 For service and parts needs, If a Tire Goes Flat .
  • Page 316: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition Accessories and GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other 65 Warning Modifications systems on the vehicle. Your GM dealer can accessorize the vehicle Most motor vehicles, including this Adding non dealer accessories using genuine GM Accessories.
  • Page 317: Vehicle Checks

    10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service Hood work, use the proper service To open the hood: manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own about how to service the vehicle Service Work than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information WARNING...
  • Page 318 Vehicle Care 10-5 Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Pull the hood down to close. Lower the hood until the lifting pressure of the strut is reduced. Then allow the hood to fall and latch into place under its own weight.
  • Page 319 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview...
  • Page 320: Engine Cover

    Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Radiator Pressure Cap. See H. Engine Cover on page 10 7. Engine Cover Cooling System on page 10 14. Engine Oil Dipstick. See B. Engine Coolant Recovery Cap. Checking Engine Oil under See Cooling System on Engine Oil on page 10 8.
  • Page 321: Engine Oil

    10-8 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order performance and long life, careful to get an accurate reading, the attention must be paid to engine vehicle must be on level ground.
  • Page 322 Vehicle Care 10-9 gets above the cross-hatched Selecting the Right Engine Oil Notice: Use only engine oil area that shows the proper that is approved to the dexos Selecting the right engine oil operating range, the engine could specification or an equivalent depends on both the proper oil be damaged.
  • Page 323 10-10 Vehicle Care Use of oils that do not meet the be used. An oil of this viscosity dexos specification, however, may grade will provide easier cold result in reduced performance under starting for the engine at extremely certain circumstances. low temperatures.
  • Page 324: Engine Oil Life System

    Vehicle Care 10-11 What to Do with Used Oil Engine Oil Life System It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life Used engine oil contains certain When to Change Engine Oil system might indicate that an oil elements that can be unhealthy for change is not necessary for up to a This vehicle has a computer system...
  • Page 325: Automatic Transmission

    10-12 Vehicle Care How to Reset the Engine Oil Automatic Transmission The transmission fluid will not reach the end of the dipstick unless Life System Fluid the transmission is at operating Reset the system whenever the temperature. If you need to check It is not necessary to check engine oil is changed so that the the transmission fluid level, please...
  • Page 326 Vehicle Care 10-13 See Engine Compartment Overview To inspect or replace the engine air on page 10 6 for the location of the cleaner/filter: engine air cleaner/filter. 1. Remove the engine cover. See Engine Cover on page 10 7. How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter from the vehicle...
  • Page 327: Cooling System

    10-14 Vehicle Care 6. Remove the housing cover (C) Cooling System WARNING with outlet duct. The cooling system allows the 7. Remove the filter (D) and any Operating the engine with the air engine to maintain the correct loose debris that may be found cleaner/filter off can cause you working temperature.
  • Page 328: Engine Coolant

    Vehicle Care 10-15 Notice: Using coolant other than Engine Coolant WARNING ® DEX-COOL can cause premature The cooling system in the vehicle engine, heater core, or radiator ® An electric engine cooling fan is filled with DEX-COOL engine corrosion. In addition, the under the hood can start up even coolant.
  • Page 329 10-16 Vehicle Care What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Notice: If an improper coolant drinkable water and DEX-COOL mixture is used, the engine could coolant. If using this mixture, overheat and be badly damaged. WARNING nothing else needs to be added. The repair cost would not be This mixture: covered by the vehicle warranty.
  • Page 330 Vehicle Care 10-17 Checking Coolant How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant WARNING level. Check to see if coolant is visible in You can be burned if you spill the coolant recovery tank.
  • Page 331 10-18 Vehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the 2. Remove the radiator pressure WARNING (Continued) cap when the cooling system, Radiator including the upper radiator cooling system and surge tank hose, is no longer hot. WARNING pressure cap to cool if you ever Turn the pressure cap slowly have to turn the pressure cap.
  • Page 332 Vehicle Care 10-19 9. If the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck is low, add more of the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level is back up to the base of the filler neck. Replace the pressure cap.
  • Page 333: Engine Overheating

    10-20 Vehicle Care Engine Overheating Then check to see if the engine If Steam Is Coming from the cooling fans are running. If the Engine Compartment The vehicle has several indicators engine is overheating, both fans to warn of engine overheating. should be running.
  • Page 334 Vehicle Care 10-21 If the overheat warning is displayed If the warning continues, pull WARNING (Continued) with no sign of steam: over, stop, and park the vehicle right away. 1. Turn the air conditioning off. See Overheated Engine If there is no sign of steam, idle Protection Operating Mode on 2.
  • Page 335: Overheated Engine Protection

    10-22 Vehicle Care Overheated Engine Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Protection To check the power steering fluid: Operating Mode 1. Turn the key off and let the This emergency operating mode lets engine compartment cool down. the vehicle be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation.
  • Page 336: Washer Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-23 What to Use Adding Washer Fluid Notice: When using concentrated To determine what kind of fluid to When the windshield washer fluid washer fluid, follow the use, see Recommended Fluids and reservoir is low, a WASHER FLUID manufacturer's instructions Lubricants on page 11 6.
  • Page 337: 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 338: Brake Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-25 Brake Fluid There are only two reasons why the WARNING brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it The brake fluid level goes down can spill on the engine and burn, because of normal brake lining if the engine is hot enough.
  • Page 339: Battery

    10-26 Vehicle Care What to Add Notice: Battery Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid Using the wrong fluid Refer to the replacement number on from a sealed container. See can badly damage brake the original battery label when a Recommended Fluids and hydraulic system parts.
  • Page 340: All-Wheel Drive

    Vehicle Care 10-27 Vehicle Storage All-Wheel Drive 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. It is not necessary to check the See Parking Brake on WARNING all wheel drive lubricant levels. page 9 29. A fluid leak is the only reason for Batteries have acid that can burn Do not use the accelerator fluid loss.
  • Page 341: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function

    10-28 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission 3. With the engine off, turn the Park Brake and P (Park) ignition to ON/RUN, but do Shift Lock Control Mechanism Check not start the engine. Without Function Check applying the regular brake, try WARNING to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort.
  • Page 342: Wiper Blade Replacement

    Vehicle Care 10-29 To check the P (Park) Backglass Wiper Blade mechanism's holding ability: To replace the backglass wiper With the engine running, shift blade: to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the 1. Pull the wiper blade assembly regular brake.
  • Page 343: Windshield Replacement

    10-30 Vehicle Care Windshield Replacement Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Your vehicle is equipped with an Headlamp aim has been preset at For the proper type of replacement acoustic windshield. If you ever the factory and should need no bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on have to have your windshield further adjustment.
  • Page 344: High Intensity Discharge

    Vehicle Care 10-31 High Intensity Discharge Taillamps, Turn Signal, 3. Remove the two hex nuts holding the taillamp assembly in (HID) Lighting Sidemarker, and place. Stoplamps 4. Pull out the taillamp assembly. WARNING 5. Turn the bulb socket The low beam high intensity counterclockwise and pull it discharge lighting system straight out to remove it.
  • Page 345: License Plate Lamp

    10-32 Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp 3. Turn the bulb socket Electrical System counterclockwise and pull the To replace one of these bulbs: bulb straight out of the socket. High Voltage Devices and 1. Remove the two screws holding 4. Install the new bulb. Wiring each of the license plate lamps 5.
  • Page 346: Electrical System Overload

    Vehicle Care 10-33 Electrical System Replace a bad fuse with a new one Windshield Wipers of the identical size and rating. Overload If the wiper motor overheats due to If there is a problem on the road heavy snow or ice, the windshield The vehicle has fuses and circuit and a fuse needs to be replaced, wipers will stop until the motor cools...
  • Page 347: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    10-34 Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the Breakers Fuse Block vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical The wiring circuits in your vehicle The underhood fuse block is located component.
  • Page 348 Vehicle Care 10-35 Fuses Usage Adaptive Forward Lighting System AIRBAG Airbag System AUX POWER Auxiliary Power Auxiliary VAC PUMP Vacuum Pump All-Wheel-Drive System BATT 1 Battery 1 BATT 2 Battery 2 BATT 3 Battery 3 CIGAR Cigar Lighter The vehicle may not be equipped LIGHTER Fuses Usage...
  • Page 349 10-36 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage EVEN COILS Even Injector Coils Trailer Left Right LT TRLR RT PRK Stoplamp and Turn Parking Lamp FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 STOP/TRN Signal Trailer Right FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 RT TRLR ODD COILS Odd Injector Coils Stoplamp and...
  • Page 350 Vehicle Care 10-37 Fuses Usage Relays Usage Relays Usage High Beam Stop Lamps Stop Lamps TRLR Trailer Parking HI BEAM PRK LAMP Lamps Headlamps (China Only) (China Only) TRLR PWR Trailer Power High Intensity TRLR Trailer Back-up HID/ Discharge (HID) BCK/UP Lamps Windshield Wiper/...
  • Page 351 10-38 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage AIRBAG Airbag Heating, Ventilation HVAC and Air Amplifier Conditioning BCK/UP/ Back up Lamp/ INADV/ Inadvertent STOP Stoplamp PWR/LED Power LED Body Control INFOTMNT Infotainment Module Driver Side Turn CNSTR/ LT/TRN/SIG Canister Vent Signal VENT Memory Seat CTSY...
  • Page 352 Vehicle Care 10-39 Relays Usage Relays Usage LT/PWR/ Driver Side Power Daytime Running DRL2 SEAT Seat Relay Lamps 2 Relay RT/PWR/ Passenger Side Driver Side Unlock LT/UNLCK SEAT Power Seat Relay Relay Power Windows Daytime Running PWR/WNDW Relay Lamps Relay PWR/ Power Steering SPARE...
  • Page 353: Wheels And Tires

    10-40 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires WARNING WARNING (Continued) Tires Poorly maintained and impact such as when you improperly used tires are hit a pothole. Keep tires at Your new vehicle comes with dangerous. the recommended pressure. high-quality tires made by a Overloading your tires can Worn or old tires can cause a leading tire manufacturer.
  • Page 354: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    Vehicle Care 10-41 Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the Tire Identification Number Tire Size illustration later in this (TIN). The TIN shows the Useful information about a tire section for more detail. manufacturer and plant code, is molded into its sidewall. The tire size, and date the tire was (B) TPC Spec (Tire examples below show a typical...
  • Page 355 10-42 Vehicle Care regular road tire has lost air (E) Tire Inflation and gone flat. If your vehicle temporary use tire or compact has a compact spare tire, see spare tire should be inflated to Compact Spare Tire on 420 kPa (60 psi). For more page 10 84 andIf a Tire Goes information on tire pressure and Flat on page 10 62.
  • Page 356: Tire Designations

    Vehicle Care 10-43 Tire Designations (B) Tire Width The three digit (E) Rim Diameter Diameter of number indicates the tire section the wheel in inches. Tire Size width in millimeters from (F) Service Description These sidewall to sidewall. The following illustration characters represent the load shows an example of a typical (C) Aspect Ratio...
  • Page 357: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    10-44 Vehicle Care Tire Terminology and Belt A rubber coated layer of Curb Weight The weight of a cords that is located between motor vehicle with standard and Definitions the plies and the tread. Cords optional equipment including the Air Pressure The amount may be made from steel or other maximum capacity of fuel, oil,...
  • Page 358 Vehicle Care 10-45 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure Outward Facing Sidewall Rating for the front 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 359 10-46 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 360: Tire Pressure

    Vehicle Care 10-47 Tire Pressure If your tires have too much air For additional information (over inflation), you can get regarding how much weight Tires need the correct amount of the following: your vehicle can carry, and an air pressure to operate example of the Tire and Loading Unusual wear.
  • Page 361: Tire Pressure Monitor

    10-48 Vehicle Care How to Check pressure on the Tire and Tire Pressure Monitor Loading Information label, no System Use a good quality pocket-type further adjustment is necessary. gauge to check tire pressure. The Tire Pressure Monitor System If the inflation pressure is low, You cannot tell if your tires are (TPMS) uses radio and sensor add air until you reach the...
  • Page 362 Vehicle Care 10-49 As an added safety feature, your not reached the level to trigger Always check the TPMS malfunction vehicle has been equipped with a illumination of the TPMS low tire telltale after replacing one or more tire pressure monitoring system pressure telltale.
  • Page 363: Tire Pressure Monitor

    10-50 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor on, stop as soon as possible and A Tire and Loading Information inflate the tires to the recommended label, attached to your vehicle, Operation pressure shown on the tire loading shows the size of your vehicle's information label.
  • Page 364 Vehicle Care 10-51 One or more TPMS sensors the GM approved tire sealant the problem is corrected. Some of are missing or damaged. The available through your dealer or the conditions that can cause the DIC message and the TPMS included in the vehicle.
  • Page 365 10-52 Vehicle Care TPMS Sensor Matching You have two minutes to match 4. Start with the driver side the first tire/wheel position, and front tire. Process five minutes overall to match 5. Remove the valve cap from the Each TPMS sensor has a unique all four tire/wheel positions.
  • Page 366: Tire Inspection

    Vehicle Care 10-53 The tire has a bump, bulge, 8. Proceed to the driver side rear Tire Inspection or split. tire, and repeat the procedure We recommend that you in Step 5. The horn sounds The tire has a puncture, cut, regularly inspect your vehicle's two times to indicate the sensor or other damage that cannot...
  • Page 367 10-54 Vehicle Care Any time you notice unusual If the vehicle has a compact WARNING wear, rotate the tires as soon spare tire, do not include it in the as possible and check wheel tire rotation. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the alignment.
  • Page 368: When It Is Time For New

    Vehicle Care 10-55 Lightly coat the center of the loading conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance. Tires will wheel hub with wheel bearing typically need to be replaced due to grease after a wheel change or wear before they may need to be tire rotation to prevent corrosion replaced due to age.
  • Page 369: Tires

    10-56 Vehicle Care Buying New Tires GM's exclusive TPC Spec the tires were new. Replacing system considers over a less than a full set of tires can GM has developed and matched dozen critical specifications that affect the braking and handling specific tires for your vehicle.
  • Page 370 Vehicle Care 10-57 Vehicles that have a tire WARNING WARNING pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate Mixing tires could cause you If you use bias-ply tires on the low pressure warning if to lose control while driving. vehicle, the wheel rim flanges non TPC Spec rated tires are If you mix tires of different could develop cracks after...
  • Page 371: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    10-58 Vehicle Care Different Size Tires and Uniform Tire Quality WARNING Wheels Grading If you add different sized wheels, If you add wheels or tires that are Quality grades can be found your vehicle may not provide a different size than your original where applicable on the tire an acceptable level of equipment wheels and tires, this...
  • Page 372 Vehicle Care 10-59 The Uniform Tire Quality Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C Grading (UTQG) system The treadwear grade is a The traction grades, from does not apply to deep comparative rating based on the highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, tread, winter-type snow tires, wear rate of the tire when tested and C.
  • Page 373: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    10-60 Vehicle Care Temperature A, B, C established for a tire that is Wheel Replacement properly inflated and not The temperature grades are Replace any wheel that is bent, overloaded. Excessive speed, A (the highest), B, and C, cracked, or badly rusted or underinflation, or excessive representing the tire's resistance corroded.
  • Page 374: Tire Chains

    Vehicle Care 10-61 Used Replacement Wheels WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING Using the wrong replacement The area damaged by the tire wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel chains could cause you to lose Putting a used wheel on the nuts on your vehicle can be control of the vehicle and you or vehicle is dangerous.
  • Page 375: If A Tire Goes Flat

    10-62 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle WARNING under control by steering the way It is unusual for a tire to blowout you want the vehicle to go. It may Lifting a vehicle and getting under while you are driving, especially if be very bumpy and noisy, but you it to do maintenance or repairs...
  • Page 376 Vehicle Care 10-63 When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), WARNING WARNING (Continued) use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement Changing a tire can be To be certain the vehicle will not of wheel blocks (A). dangerous.
  • Page 377: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    10-64 Vehicle Care Tire Sealant and If this vehicle has a tire sealant and WARNING compressor kit, there may not be a Compressor Kit spare tire, tire changing equipment, Over-inflating a tire could cause and on some vehicles there may not the tire to rupture and you or WARNING be a place to store a tire.
  • Page 378 Vehicle Care 10-65 The kit includes: A. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or Replacement sealant canisters are Air Only) available at your local dealer. See Removal and Installation of the B. On/Off Button Sealant Canister following. C. Pressure Gauge There is only enough sealant to seal D.
  • Page 379 10-66 Vehicle Care When using the tire sealant and 3. Place the kit on the ground. compressor kit during cold Make sure the tire valve stem is temperatures, warm the kit in a positioned close to the ground heated environment for five minutes. so the hose will reach it.
  • Page 380 Vehicle Care 10-67 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle on the Tire and Loading 11. Press the on/off button (B) to must be running while using the Information label. See Tire turn the tire sealant and air compressor. Pressure on page 10 47. compressor kit off.
  • Page 381 10-68 Vehicle Care 15. Replace the sealant/air 18. Immediately drive the vehicle If the tire pressure has not hose (F), and the power plug 8 km (5 miles) to distribute the dropped more than 68 kPa (H) back in their original sealant in the tire.
  • Page 382 Vehicle Care 10-69 Using the Tire Sealant and If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly Compressor Kit without to a level place. Turn on the hazard Sealant to Inflate a Tire warning flashers. See Hazard (Not Punctured) Warning Flashers on page 6 4.
  • Page 383 10-70 Vehicle Care 4. Remove the tire valve stem cap 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle The compressor may be turned from the flat tire by turning it must be running while using the on/off until the correct pressure counterclockwise. air compressor.
  • Page 384 Vehicle Care 10-71 13. Disconnect the air only Removal and Installation of the hose (G) from the tire Sealant Canister valve stem, by turning it To remove the sealant canister: counterclockwise, and replace the tire valve stem cap. 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. 14.
  • Page 385: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    10-72 Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant 2. Press the two tabs on the quick release buckle to release the and Compressor Kit tire sealant and compressor kit strap. The tire sealant and compressor kit is located in the storage 3.
  • Page 386 Vehicle Care 10-73 4. Turn the jack on its side, with the Removing the Spare Tire 1. Open the storage compartment bottom facing toward you. door of the convenience The compact spare tire is located center (A) that is nearest the 5.
  • Page 387 10-74 Vehicle Care 4. Turn the lug wrench (B) counterclockwise to lower the spare tire (E) to the ground. Continue turning the wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. 5. Tilt the retainer (F) and slip it If the spare tire will not lower, the through the wheel opening to secondary latch could be engaged.
  • Page 388 Vehicle Care 10-75 3. Loosen the cable by turning Removing the Flat Tire and the wrench counterclockwise Installing the Spare Tire three or four turns. 1. Do a safety check before 4. If the spare tire has not lowered, proceeding. See If a Tire Goes tighten the cable all the way and Flat on page 10 62 for more then loosen it at least two times.
  • Page 389 10-76 Vehicle Care Notice: If a jack is used to raise WARNING the vehicle without positioning it correctly, the vehicle could be Raising your vehicle with the damaged. When raising the jack improperly positioned can vehicle on a jack, avoid contact damage the vehicle and even with the rear axle control arms.
  • Page 390 Vehicle Care 10-77 WARNING WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Never use oil or grease on bolts parts to which it is fastened, can or nuts because the nuts might make wheel nuts become loose come loose. The vehicle's wheel after time.
  • Page 391 10-78 Vehicle Care Storing the Spare Tire WARNING WARNING Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause The underbody-mounted spare the wheels to become loose or tire needs to be stored with the come off. The wheel nuts should valve stem pointing down.
  • Page 392 Vehicle Care 10-79 3. Slide the cable retainer through WARNING the center of the wheel and start to raise the compact spare tire. Storing a jack, a tire, or other Make sure the retainer is fully equipment in the passenger seated across the underside of compartment of the vehicle could the wheel.
  • Page 393 10-80 Vehicle Care Storing the Flat Tire 1. Remove the cable package from the jack storage area. 2. Remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the extension of the shaft, if the vehicle has aluminum wheels. 3.
  • Page 394 Vehicle Care 10-81 Storing the Tools 3. Reinstall the wing bolt (B) by turning clockwise. 4. To replace the cover, line up the tab at the front of the cover with the notch in the cover opening. Push the cover in place and make sure that the rear clips are in the slots and push the cover closed.
  • Page 395: Secondary Latch System

    10-82 Vehicle Care Secondary Latch System 1. If the cable is not visible, start WARNING this procedure at Step 3. This vehicle has an underbody Before beginning this procedure mounted tire hoist assembly that read all the instructions. Failure to has a secondary latch system.
  • Page 396 Vehicle Care 10-83 5. Turn the lug wrench clockwise 9. Tilt the retainer and slip it to raise the jack until it lifts the through the wheel opening secondary latch spring. when the spare tire has been completely lowered. 6. Keep raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward 10.
  • Page 397: Compact Spare Tire

    10-84 Vehicle Care Compact Spare Tire After installing the compact spare And do not mix the compact spare on the vehicle, stop as soon as tire or wheel with other wheels or possible and make sure the spare tires. They will not fit. Keep the WARNING tire is correctly inflated.
  • Page 398: Jump Starting

    Vehicle Care 10-85 Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps 2. Get the vehicles close enough could result in costly damage to so the jumper cables can reach, For more information about the the vehicle that would not be but be sure the vehicles are vehicle battery, see Battery on covered by the warranty.
  • Page 399 10-86 Vehicle Care Notice: If you leave the radio or WARNING WARNING other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they Using a match near a battery can Fans or other moving engine could be damaged. The repairs cause battery gas to explode. parts can injure you badly.
  • Page 400 Vehicle Care 10-87 too. And do not connect the 7. Do not let the other end touch negative ( ) cable to the metal. Connect it to the negative ( ) terminal on the dead positive (+) terminal of the battery because this can cause good battery.
  • Page 401 10-88 Vehicle Care 10. Now start the vehicle with To disconnect the jumper cables the good battery and run the from both vehicles, do the following: engine for a while. 1. Disconnect the black 11. Try to start the vehicle that negative ( ) cable from the had the dead battery.
  • Page 402: Towing The Vehicle

    Vehicle Care 10-89 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 is the towing capacity section.
  • Page 403 10-90 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing For vehicles being dinghy towed, 6. To prevent the battery from the vehicle should be run at the draining while the vehicle is beginning of each day and at each being towed, remove the RV fuel stop for about five minutes. 50 amp BATT1 fuse from the This will ensure proper lubrication of underhood fuse block and store...
  • Page 404 Vehicle Care 10-91 Once the destination is reached: Dolly Towing Dolly Towing (All-Wheel Drive Vehicles) (Front-Wheel Drive 1. Set the parking brake. Vehicles Only) 2. Reinstall the 50 amp BATT1 fuse to the underhood fuse block. 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park), turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and remove the key from the ignition.
  • Page 405: Appearance Care

    10-92 Vehicle Care 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a Appearance Care straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for Exterior Care towing. Cleaning Exterior 5. Remove the key from the ignition. Lamps/Lenses 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap 7.
  • Page 406 Vehicle Care 10-93 Notice: Machine compounding Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Notice: Certain cleaners contain or aggressive polishing on a Parts chemicals that can damage the basecoat/clearcoat paint finish emblems or nameplates on the Bright metal parts should be may damage it. Use only vehicle.
  • Page 407 10-94 Vehicle Care Rinse the vehicle well, before Notice: Conveyor systems on Wheels and Trim Aluminum washing and after, to remove all some automatic car washes could or Chrome cleaning agents completely. If they damage the vehicle. There may The vehicle may have either are allowed to dry on the surface, not be enough clearance for the aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
  • Page 408 Vehicle Care 10-95 Notice: Using strong soaps, Use chrome polish only on thoroughly when cleaning the chemicals, abrasive polishes, chrome-plated wheels, but avoid blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners any painted surface of the wheel, and a buildup of vehicle wash/wax that contain acid on aluminum and buff off immediately after treatments may cause wiper...
  • Page 409: Interior Care

    10-96 Vehicle Care Sheet Metal Damage Underbody Maintenance discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint If the vehicle is damaged and Chemicals used for ice and snow surface. requires sheet metal repair or removal and dust control can collect replacement, make sure the body on the underbody.
  • Page 410 Vehicle Care 10-97 Damage to the vehicle's interior for the surfaces that are being Do not clean the interior using the may result from the use of many cleaned. Permanent damage can following cleaners or techniques: organic solvents such as naptha, result from using cleaners on Never use a knife or any other alcohol, etc.
  • Page 411 10-98 Vehicle Care To clean: A paper towel can be used to blot appearance and feel of the leather excess moisture from the fabric or and are not recommended. Do not 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white carpet after the cleaning process. use silicone or wax-based products, cloth with water or club soda.
  • Page 412: Floor Mats

    Vehicle Care 10-99 to clean the vehicle's interior Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for because they can alter the proper floor mat usage. appearance by increasing the The original equipment floor WARNING gloss in a non-uniform manner. mats were designed for your If a floor mat is the wrong size or Some commercial products may vehicle.
  • Page 413 10-100 Vehicle Care Button Retainer 3. Make sure the floor mat is 3. Center the slot in the floor mat properly secured and verify that grommet with the knob on the Floor mats with a button-type it does not interfere with the floor and set into position.
  • Page 414: 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 415: 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 Engine Oil be dangerous. Some jobs can Maintenance Replacement Parts on cause serious injury.
  • Page 416: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance 11-3 Windshield wiper blade Brake system inspection If the engine oil life system is reset inspection for wear, cracking, (or every 12 months, whichever accidentally, service the vehicle or contamination and windshield occurs first). within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since and wiper blade cleaning, the last service.
  • Page 417 11-4 Service and Maintenance Restraint system component If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant Once a Month check. See Safety System and Compressor Kit, check the Tire inflation check. See Tire Check on page 3 30. sealant expiration date printed Pressure on page 10 47.
  • Page 418 Service and Maintenance 11-5 All wheel drive only: Transfer All wheel drive only: The U.S. Environmental case fluid change (severe Transfer case fluid change Protection Agency or the service) for vehicles mainly (normal service). During any California Air Resources Board driven when frequently towing a maintenance, if a power washer has determined that the failure...
  • Page 419: 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 Engine Oil certification mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos certification mark of the proper viscosity grade.
  • Page 420 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Carrier Assembly Differential (Rear SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, Drive Module) and Transfer Case in Canada 89021678). (Power Transfer Unit) Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, Key Lock Cylinders in Canada 10953474).
  • Page 421: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    11-8 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15278634 A3083C Engine Oil Filter 89017525 PF63 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 20958479 CF179C...
  • Page 422: Maintenance Records

    Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 423 11-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 424 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 425 11-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 426: Vehicle Identification

    Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN Vehicle Identification is the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
  • Page 427: Vehicle Data

    12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 6 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood.
  • Page 428: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3.6L V6 Engine Automatic 1.10 mm (0.043 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.6L V6 Engine...
  • Page 429 12-4 Technical Data NOTES...
  • Page 430: Customer Information

    Canada) ....13-1 Government ....13-15 Buick. Normally, any concerns Customer Satisfaction...
  • Page 431 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Buick, remember case will generally be heard within member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be 40 days. If you do not agree with the it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility.
  • Page 432: Customer Satisfaction Procedure

    Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning Customer Satisfaction Owners: In the event that you eligibility in the Canadian Motor Procedure (Mexico) do not feel your concerns have Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), been addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer...
  • Page 433: And Canada)

    Model year However, if a customer wishes to dealer sales agent, or sales write or e-mail Buick, the letter manager, depending on your case. Brand should be addressed to: Make sure that they have all Vehicle Identification necessary information.
  • Page 434 All Overseas Locations 1-888-751-5301 20:00 hours, and Saturdays from Please contact the local General El Salvador 08:00 to 15:00 hours. Motors Business Unit. All e-mail inquiries to the Customer 800-6273 Assistance Center (CAC) should be Honduras sent to: cac.buick@gm.com. 800-0122-6101...
  • Page 435: Customer Assistance For Text

    13-6 Customer Information Buick dealer locator for service Customer Assistance for Here are a few of the valuable tools nationwide and services you will have Text Telephone (TTY) access to: Exclusive privileges and offers Users My Showroom: Find and save...
  • Page 436: Program

    New Vehicle Limited Warranty. ready: Buick and General Motors of For more information on the limited Your name, home address, and Canada Limited reserve the right to offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or...
  • Page 437: Roadside Assistance

    Services Not Included in Public Road or Highway: Tow Canada Limited reserve the right Roadside Assistance to the nearest Buick dealer for to limit services or payment to an Impound towing caused by warranty service, or if the vehicle owner or driver if they decide the violation of any laws.
  • Page 438: Canada

    Trip Interruption Benefits with your new vehicle or visit our may be covered, however any and Assistance: Must be website at: www.buick.com.mx. cost for parts and labor for over 250 kilometers from Navigate the site and click on repairs not covered by the where your trip was started Asistencia en el Camino.
  • Page 439: Scheduling Service

    13-10 Customer Information Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Appointments Program Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, When your vehicle requires To enhance your ownership if you are unable to wait, GM helps warranty service, contact experience, we and our participating to minimize your inconvenience by your dealer and request an...
  • Page 440 Customer Information 13-11 Public Transportation or Fuel Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Reimbursement Information Your dealer may arrange to provide If your vehicle requires overnight you with a courtesy rental vehicle or All program options, such as shuttle warranty repairs, and public reimburse you for a rental vehicle service, may not be available at transportation is used instead of the...
  • Page 441: Collision Damage Repair

    13-12 Customer Information Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment parts Aftermarket parts are not covered may also be used for repair. These by your GM New Vehicle Limited If your vehicle is involved in a parts are typically removed from Warranty, and any vehicle failure collision and it is damaged, have vehicles that were total losses in...
  • Page 442 Customer Information 13-13 Vehicle make, model, and Many insurance policies provide If a Crash Occurs model year reduced protection to your GM If there has been an injury, call vehicle by limiting compensation Vehicle Identification emergency services for help. Do not for damage repairs by using Number (VIN) leave the scene of a crash until all...
  • Page 443: Service Publications

    13-14 Customer Information Specify to the facility that any In such cases, you can have control Owner Information required replacement collision parts of the repair and parts choices as Owner publications are written be original equipment parts, either long as the cost stays within specifically for owners and intended new Genuine GM parts or recycled reasonable limits.
  • Page 444: Reporting Safety Defects

    Customer Information 13-15 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 ORDER TOLL FREE: to the United States...
  • Page 445: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors

    Canada immediately, and notify Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: performance and how it is driven. General Motors of Canada Limited. Buick Customer Assistance Center For example, your vehicle uses Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or P.O. Box 33136 computer modules to monitor and...
  • Page 446: Event Data Recorders

    Customer Information 13-17 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 447: Onstar

    13-18 Customer Information ® OnStar Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement If your 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 448 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Appearance Care What Will You See After Exterior ..... 10-92 Accessories and an Airbag Inflates? ..3-38 Interior .
  • Page 449 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont.) Cargo High Intensity Cover ......4-3 Battery ..... . . 10-26 Discharge (HID) Management System .
  • Page 450 INDEX Circuit Breakers ....10-34 Courtesy Transportation Daytime Running Lamps/ Cleaning Program ..... 13-10 Automatic Headlamp Exterior Care .
  • Page 451 INDEX Driving (cont.) Engine Entry Lighting ....6-7 If the Vehicle is Stuck ..9-11 Air Cleaner/Filter .
  • Page 452: Daytime Running Lamps

    INDEX Front Fog Lamps Light ......5-25 Garage Door Opener ..5-47 Halogen Bulbs .
  • Page 453 INDEX High-Beam On Light ... 5-25 Lighting Highway Hypnosis ....9-8 Adaptive Forward ....6-4 Key and Lock Messages .
  • Page 454: Automatic Dimming

    INDEX Locks Messages Mirrors Automatic Door ....2-9 Airbag System ....5-36 Automatic Dimming .
  • Page 455 INDEX Power (cont.) Retained Accessory Object Detection System Parade Dimming ....6-8 (RAP) ..... . .9-18 Messages .
  • Page 456 INDEX Reading Lamps ....6-6 Remote Vehicle Start ... 2-6 Rotation, Tires ....10-53 Rear Climate Control Replacement Bulbs .
  • Page 457 i-10 INDEX Scheduling Appointments ..13-10 Service (cont.) Starter Switch Check ..10-27 Publications Ordering Sealant Kit, Tire ....10-64 Starting the Engine .
  • Page 458 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont.) Transmission Sealant and Compressor Automatic .....9-24 Tachometer ....5-14 Kit, Storing .
  • Page 459 i-12 INDEX Vehicle (cont.) Winter Driving ....9-9 Personalization ....5-40 Wiper Blade Replacement .

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