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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2015 Buick Verano Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
Page 3 2015 Buick Verano Owner Manual Jump Starting ....10-68 OnStar ..... . . 14-1 Towing the Vehicle .
Page 4: Using This Manual
Keep this manual in the vehicle for this manual including, but not limited quick reference. Cautions to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and VERANO are Warning messages found on vehicle Canadian Vehicle Owners trademarks and/or service marks of...
Page 5 Introduction Symbols Vehicle Symbol Chart Warning Here are some additional symbols The vehicle has components and that may be found on the vehicle Warning indicates a hazard that labels that use symbols instead of and what they mean. For more could result in injury or death.
Page 6 Introduction : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer : Heated Steering Wheel : LATCH System Child Restraints : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Oil Pressure : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor ® : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Windshield Washer Fluid...
Page 7 Introduction NOTES...
Page 8 In Brief In Brief Interior Lighting ....1-11 Rear Vision Exterior Lighting ... . . 1-11 Camera (RVC) ... . . 1-19 Windshield Wiper/Washer .
Page 9 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 10 In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-6. 7. Hazard Warning Flashers on 14. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 6-4. page 5-2. 2. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6-2. 8. Passenger Airbag Status 15. Horn on page 5-3. Indicator on page 5-11. Turn Signal Lever.
Page 11: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive : Press and release to initiate vehicle locator. Press and hold for at Information least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel This section provides a brief the panic alarm. overview about some of the important features that may or may See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 12: Door Locks
In Brief When the engine starts, the parking Door Locks Power Door Locks lamps will turn on and remain on as To lock or unlock the door from long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate outside the vehicle, press on the control system may come on.
Page 13: Trunk Release
In Brief Trunk Release Windows Seat Adjustment Manual Front Seats The power window switches are To open the trunk, press on the located on the driver door. Each center stack or press and hold To adjust a manual seat: passenger door has a switch that on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) controls only that window.
Page 14 In Brief Seat Height Adjuster Seat Cushion Tilt Feature Reclining Seatbacks If available, move the lever up or If available, move the lever up or To recline the seatback: down to manually raise or lower down to raise or lower the front of 1.
Page 15: Heated Seats
In Brief To return the seatback to an upright To adjust a power driver seat, Heated Seats position: if equipped: 1. Lift the lever fully without Move the seat forward or applying pressure to the rearward by sliding the control seatback, and the seatback forward or rearward.
Page 16: Safety Belts
In Brief Press the control once for the Safety Belts Passenger Sensing highest setting. With each press of System the control, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Three lights indicate the highest setting and one light the lowest.
Page 17: Mirror Adjustment
1-10 In Brief Mirror Adjustment Interior Mirrors Steering Wheel Adjustment Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle. Manual Rearview Mirror For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind.
Page 18: Interior Lighting
In Brief 1-11 Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Dome Lamps The front reading lamps are located in the overhead console. The exterior lamp control is to the left of the steering column on the The interior lamps control located in instrument panel. the overhead console controls both : Briefly turn to this position to the front and rear interior lamps.
Page 19: Windshield Wiper/Washer
1-12 In Brief The windshield wiper/washer lever : Turns on the headlamps : Pull the windshield wiper is on the right side of the steering together with the parking lamps and lever toward you to spray windshield column. With the ignition in ACC/ instrument panel lights.
Page 20: Climate Controls
In Brief 1-13 Climate Controls See Climate Control Systems on page 8-1 (If Equipped). The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. Climate Control System 1. Temperature Control 5. Air Conditioning 2. Air Delivery Modes 6.
Page 21 1-14 In Brief Dual Automatic Climate Control System Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) DSC allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. To use the DSC feature: 1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) to the left into the (+) or ( ) manual position.
Page 22: Vehicle Features
In Brief 1-15 Vehicle Features Buttons 1 to 6: Press to save and Setting the Clock (Radio select favorite stations. with CD) Infotainment System INFO (Information): Press to show The clock menu can be only be available information about the used with the radio on while in ON/ See the infotainment manual for current station or track.
Page 23: Satellite Radio
1-16 In Brief Setting the 12/24 Hour Format 2. Press + or to increase or SiriusXM Satellite Radio decrease the Hours and Minutes Service 1. Press the CONFIG button and displayed on the clock. select Time and Date or SiriusXM is a satellite radio service 12/24 HR Format: Press the 12 HR based in the 48 contiguous United press...
Page 24: Portable Audio Devices
In Brief 1-17 Portable Audio Devices See Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) : Press to silence the on page 7-24 or Bluetooth vehicle speakers only. Press again Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm (Infotainment Controls) on to turn the sound on. For vehicles (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB page 7-21 or Bluetooth (Overview) with OnStar or Bluetooth systems,...
Page 25: Cruise Control
1-18 In Brief Cruise Control SET/ : Move the thumbwheel down 1. SET/CLR: Press to set, or press briefly to set the speed and activate and hold to clear, the menu item cruise control. If cruise control is displayed. already active, use to decrease : Use the band to scroll speed.
Page 26: Parking Assist
In Brief 1-19 Lane Departure See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) Parking Assist on page 9-41. Warning (LDW) If equipped, this system uses sensors on the rear bumper to Rear Vision If equipped, LDW may help avoid assist with parking and avoiding unintentional lane departures at Camera (RVC) objects while in R (Reverse).
Page 27: Universal Remote System
1-20 In Brief door is opened within 10 minutes of See Universal Remote System on Express Open/Close: Press turning off the vehicle. See Retained page 5-37. switch (1) to the second detent Accessory Power (RAP) on position and release. To stop the Sunroof page 9-21.
Page 28: Performance And Maintenance
In Brief 1-21 To turn off both traction control Performance and tires. If the warning light comes on, and StabiliTrak, press and hold stop as soon as possible and inflate Maintenance button, until the traction off the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and light and the StabiliTrak OFF...
Page 29: Roadside Assistance Program
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with Canada: 1-800-268-6800 the engine off. When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use New Buick owners are automatically 2. Press the DIC MENU button on cruise control. enrolled in the Roadside Assistance the turn signal lever to enter the Program.
Page 30: Keys And Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Immobilizer ....2-17 Keys and Locks Immobilizer Operation (Key Windows Access) ....2-17 Keys Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) .
Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: The key that is part of the Remote Press the button on the RKE...
Page 32: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to (RKE) System Operation indicate locking. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-31. The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle entry when the If the driver door is open when transmitter is within range.
Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows turn signals flash for 30 seconds, Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Driver Door or until is pressed again or the vehicle is started. When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) (Remote Vehicle Start): of the driver door handle, pressing If equipped, press to operate the...
Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from transmitter inside the vehicle. Programming Transmitters to the Passenger Doors If passive locking is enabled, the the Vehicle doors may lock with the RKE When the doors are locked and the Only RKE transmitters programmed transmitter inside the vehicle.
Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Insert the new key to be vehicle must be off and all of the Programming with a Recognized programmed and turn it to the keys you wish to program must be Transmitter (Keyless Access ON/RUN position within with you.
Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Press the ENGINE START/ 1. Insert the vehicle key of the STOP button. When the transmitter into the key lock transmitter is learned, the DIC cylinder on the outside of the will show that it is ready to driver door and turn the key to program the next transmitter.
Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows 5. Press the ENGINE START/ To start the vehicle: STOP button. When the 1. Remove the cupholder liner from transmitter is learned, the DIC the center console cupholder. will show that it is ready to See Cupholders on page 4-2. program the next transmitter.
Page 38: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Vehicle Start Other conditions can affect the Caution performance of the transmitter. See If equipped, this feature allows the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) When replacing the battery, do engine to be started from outside System on page 2-2. not touch any of the circuitry on the vehicle.
Page 39 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows The malfunction indicator lamp The engine will continue to run for The vehicle's ignition must be is on. 10 minutes. After 30 seconds, turned on and then back off before repeat the steps if a 10-minute the remote start procedure can be The engine coolant temperature extension is desired.
Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 From inside the vehicle with the transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the Warning (Continued) doors locked, pull once on the door driver door handle, press the lock/ handle to unlock it, and a second unlock button.
Page 41: Power Door Locks
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks Delayed locking can only be turned Automatic Door Locks on when the Open Door Anti When the doors are closed, the Lockout feature has been turned off. ignition is on, and the shift lever is When is pressed on the power moved out of P (Park) for automatic...
Page 42: Lockout Protection
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Automatic door unlocking can be door open, all doors will lock and If equipped, the safety lock is programmed through the Driver only the driver door will unlock. The located on the inside edge of the Information Center (DIC).
Page 43 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Trunk Release Warning (Continued) Trunk Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and Warning set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Exhaust gases can enter the Control Systems in the vehicle if it is driven with the Index.
Page 44: Vehicle Alarm System
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Emergency Trunk Release can be accessed by folding the rear Vehicle Security seatback. See Rear Seats on Handle This vehicle has theft-deterrent page 3-7. Pull the release handle to features; however, they do not make open the trunk from the inside.
Page 45 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows On Solid: Vehicle is secured will bypass the 30-second delay Disarming the Alarm System during the delay to arm the system. and immediately arm the alarm Do one of the following to disarm system. Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. the alarm system or turn off the A door, the hood, or the trunk The vehicle alarm system will not...
Page 46: Keyless Access
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 How to Detect a Tamper The system is automatically If the engine still does not start, and disarmed when the vehicle is the key appears to be undamaged Condition started with the correct key. The key or the light continues to stay on, try is pressed on the RKE uses a transponder that matches an...
Page 47: Convex Mirrors
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows The immobilization system is If the vehicle does not start and the Exterior Mirrors disarmed when the ignition button is security light stays on, there is a pushed in and a valid transmitter is problem with the system. Turn the Convex Mirrors found in the vehicle.
Page 48: Power Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Interior Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror The vehicle has manual folding To adjust the inside rearview mirror, mirrors. These mirrors can be folded hold the rearview mirror in the inward to prevent damage when center and move it to view the area going through an automatic car...
Page 49: Power Windows
2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows For vehicles with an automatic Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are dimming rearview mirror, the mirror designed to improve fuel economy will automatically reduce the glare performance. This may result in a Warning from the headlamps from behind. pulsing sound when either rear The dimming feature comes on window is down and the front...
Page 50 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Express Window Operation To program each front window: 1. Be sure the ignition is in ACC/ Windows with an express down or ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, up feature allow the windows to be or in RAP. lowered or raised without holding the switch.
Page 51: Sun Visors
2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Rear Window Lockout Sun Visors Roof Sunroof Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window or, if equipped, extend This feature prevents the rear along the rod.
Page 52 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Express Open/Close: Press Initializing Dirt and debris may collect on the switch (1) to the second detent sunroof seal or in the track. This After a power failure, the sunroof position and release. To stop the could cause an issue with sunroof operation may be limited.
Page 53 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES...
Page 54 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Extender ..3-16 Adding Equipment to the Safety System Check ..3-16 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-29 Restraints Safety Belt Care .
Page 55: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can top of the restraint is at the same be adjusted. Pull the head restraint height as the top of the occupant's up to raise it.
Page 56: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints To lower the head restraint, press Front Seats To adjust a manual seat: the button, located on the top of the 1. Lift the handle at the front of seatback, and push the head Seat Adjustment the seat. restraint down.
Page 57: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Seat Cushion Tilt Feature Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-4. Reclining Seatbacks Warning If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there.
Page 58 Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to an upright Warning (Continued) position: 1. Lift the lever fully without The lap belt could go up over applying pressure to the your abdomen. The belt forces seatback, and the seatback would be there, not at your pelvic returns to the upright position.
Page 59: Heated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Do not have a seatback reclined if Press the control once for the the vehicle is moving. highest setting. With each press of the control, the heated seat will Heated Front Seats change to the next lower setting, and then the off setting.
Page 60: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints The temperature performance of an Rear Seats unoccupied seat may be reduced. Either side of the rear seatback can This is normal. be folded. The heated seats will not turn on To fold the rear seatbacks: during a remote start unless the heated seat feature is enabled in 1.
Page 61 Seats and Restraints 4. Reach under the safety belt and To raise the seatback: 2. Lift the seatback up and push it pull the lever to unlock the rearward until it clicks into place. seatback. Keep the safety belts clear of the Warning seatback and untwisted.
Page 62 Seats and Restraints 3. Push and pull on the seatback to Safety Belts Warning (Continued) make sure it is locked into This section of the manual position. are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts 4. Repeat Steps 1 3 for the other injured or killed.
Page 63: How To Wear Safety Belts
3-10 Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly...
Page 64: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints 3-11 Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt shoulder and across the chest. All seating positions in the vehicle These parts of the body are best have a lap-shoulder belt. able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if The following instructions explain there is a sudden stop or crash.
Page 65 3-12 Seats and Restraints 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull If equipped with a shoulder belt the belt across you. Do not let it height adjuster, move it to the get twisted. height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The lap-shoulder belt may lock if later in this section for...
Page 66 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Adjust the guide so the shoulder desired position, try to move it down portion of the belt is on the shoulder without pushing the release button and not falling off of it. The belt to make sure it has locked into should be close to, but not position.
Page 67 3-14 Seats and Restraints Rear Safety Belt Comfort To install: Guides This vehicle may have rear safety belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults.
Page 68: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Seats and Restraints 3-15 5. To remove and store the comfort Warning (Continued) guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt and across the chest. These parts can be removed from the guide. of the body are best able to take Store the guide in its storage belt restraining forces.
Page 69: Safety Belt Extender
3-16 Seats and Restraints A pregnant woman should wear a use it for securing child seats. To Safety Belt Care lap-shoulder belt, and the lap wear it, attach it to the regular safety Keep belts clean and dry. portion should be worn as low as belt.
Page 70: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-17 Replacing Safety Belt See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System belt assemblies inspected or System Parts after a The vehicle has the following replaced. Crash airbags: New parts and repairs may be A frontal airbag for the driver. necessary even if the safety belt Warning system was not being used at the...
Page 71 3-18 Seats and Restraints A roof-rail airbag for the front the risk of injury from the force of an Warning (Continued) outboard passenger and the inflating bag, all airbags must inflate passenger seated directly very quickly to do their job. vehicle should wear a safety belt behind the front outboard Here are the most important things...
Page 72: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-19 Where Are the Airbags? Warning (Continued) Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags There is an airbag readiness light and/or roof-rail airbags. on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol.
Page 73 3-20 Seats and Restraints The driver knee airbag is below the Driver Side Shown, Passenger Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, steering column. The front outboard Side Similar Passenger Side Similar passenger knee airbag is below the The driver and front outboard On vehicles with second row seat glove box.
Page 74: When Should An Airbag Inflate
Seats and Restraints 3-21 When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the Warning (Continued) direction of the impact, and how Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. or even death. The path of an This vehicle is equipped with Frontal airbags may inflate at inflating airbag must be kept airbags.
Page 75: What Makes An Airbag
3-22 Seats and Restraints Seat-mounted side impact airbags In any particular crash, no one can moderate to severe side collisions, are designed to inflate in moderate say whether an airbag should have even belted occupants can contact to severe side crashes depending inflated simply because of the the inside of the vehicle.
Page 76: What Will You See After
Seats and Restraints 3-23 What Will You See after threshold. You can lock the doors, Warning and turn off the interior lamps, and an Airbag Inflates? turn off the hazard warning flashers When an airbag inflates, there by using the controls for those After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air.
Page 77 3-24 Seats and Restraints Additional windshield breakage may an airbag system will not work The passenger sensing system also occur from the front outboard properly. See your dealer for turns off the front outboard passenger airbag. service. passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions.
Page 78 Seats and Restraints 3-25 There is a critical problem with Warning Warning (Continued) the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints When the passenger sensing restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the system has turned off the front or killed if the front outboard...
Page 79 3-26 Seats and Restraints frontal airbag and knee airbag, If the On Indicator Is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child depending upon the person's restraint and restarting the Child Restraint seating posture and body build. vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, The passenger sensing system is Everyone in the vehicle who has turn the vehicle off.
Page 80 Seats and Restraints 3-27 If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material Warning (Continued) from the seat, such as blankets, Adult-Sized Occupant cushions, seat covers, seat serious injury or even death. An heaters, or seat massagers. adult-sized occupant should not Also, remove laptops, or other ride in the front outboard...
Page 81 3-28 Seats and Restraints operates. We recommend that you is on the seat. If the passenger Servicing the not use seat covers or other airbag(s) are turned on, the on Airbag-Equipped Vehicle aftermarket equipment except when indicator will be lit. approved by GM for your specific Airbags affect how the vehicle If the passenger seat gets wet, dry...
Page 82: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-29 Your dealer and the service manual turning off the passenger airbag(s). Warning (Continued) have information about the location See Passenger Sensing System on of the airbag sensors, sensing and page 3-24. proper service procedures, and diagnostic module, and airbag If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail make sure the person performing wiring.
Page 83: Child Restraints
3-30 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Caution Warning (Continued) Older Children If an airbag covering is damaged, protect you and your opened, or broken, the airbag passenger(s) in a crash, resulting may not work properly. Do not in serious injury or even death. To open or break the airbag help make sure the airbag coverings.
Page 84 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer instructions that In a crash, children who are not maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the buckled up can strike other people trip? If yes, continue.
Page 85: Infants And Young Children
3-32 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the injuries.
Page 86 Seats and Restraints 3-33 Warning (Continued) Warning the way back into the retractor, Never hold an infant or a child but it cannot do this if it is while riding in a vehicle. Due to wrapped around a child s neck. crash forces, an infant or a child If the shoulder belt is locked and will become so heavy it is not...
Page 87 3-34 Seats and Restraints weight, height, and age but also Warning (Continued) Warning whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor the front outboard seat, always To reduce the risk of neck and vehicle in which it will be used. move the front passenger seat as head injury during a crash, infants For most basic types of child...
Page 88: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-35 Child Restraint Systems Warning (Continued) any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints.
Page 89 3-36 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. Warning When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which killed in a crash if the child...
Page 90: Where To Put The
Seats and Restraints 3-37 Administration (NHTSA) website to Whenever possible, children aged Warning (Continued) locate the nearest child safety seat 12 and under should be secured in inspection station. For CPST a rear seating position. system is fail-safe. No one can availability in Canada, check with Never put a rear-facing child seat in guarantee that an airbag will not...
Page 91: Latch System
3-38 Seats and Restraints Child restraints and booster seats Lower Anchors and recommends that the booster seat vary considerably in size, and some be secured with the LATCH system, Tethers for Children may fit in certain seating positions this can be done as long as the (LATCH System) better than others.
Page 92 Seats and Restraints 3-39 The following explains how to attach Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a a child restraint with these single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). attachments in the vehicle. Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top Not all vehicle seating positions or tether to the anchor.
Page 93 3-40 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchor and Top Tether To assist you in locating the lower The top tether anchors are under anchors, each rear anchor position the covers, behind the rear seat, on Anchor Locations has a label, near the crease the filler panel.
Page 94 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Securing a Child Restraint Warning Warning (Continued) Designed for the LATCH System To reduce the risk of serious or the way back into the retractor, fatal injuries during a crash, do but it cannot do this if it is Warning not attach more than one child wrapped around a child s neck.
Page 95 3-42 Seats and Restraints 1. Attach and tighten the lower 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower Caution (Continued) attachments to the lower attachments on the child anchors. If the child restraint restraint to the lower damage these parts. If necessary, does not have lower anchors.
Page 96 Seats and Restraints 3-43 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten If you are using a single If you are using a dual the top tether according to tether in a rear outboard tether in a rear outboard the child restraint seating position with an seating position with an instructions and the adjustable head restraint,...
Page 97 3-44 Seats and Restraints If you are using a single If you are using a dual If you are using a single tether in a rear outboard tether in a rear outboard tether in the rear center seating position and the seating position and the seating position, route the head restraint has been...
Page 98 Seats and Restraints 3-45 3. Before placing a child in the Warning child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, With head restraints that are not grasp the child restraint at the installed and adjusted properly, LATCH path and attempt to there is a greater chance that move it side to side and back...
Page 99: Rear Seat
3-46 Seats and Restraints 1. Insert the head restraint posts Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints into the holes in the top of the Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat) seatback. The notches on the posts must face the driver side When securing a child restraint in a Warning of the vehicle.
Page 100 Seats and Restraints 3-47 In Canada, the law requires that Anchors and Tethers for 3. Push the latch plate into the forward-facing child restraints have Children (LATCH System) on buckle until it clicks. If the latch a top tether, and that the tether be page 3-38.
Page 101: Front Passenger Seat
3-48 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Reinstallation under Lower Anchors tether, follow the child restraint and Tethers for Children (LATCH manufacturer's instructions System) on page 3-38. regarding the use of the top Securing Child Restraints tether.
Page 102 Seats and Restraints 3-49 In Canada, the law requires that Warning Warning (Continued) forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints attached. restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag When using the lap-shoulder belt to or killed if the front outboard...
Page 103 3-50 Seats and Restraints 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6.
Page 104 Seats and Restraints 3-51 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. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement.
Page 105 3-52 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
Page 106: Storage Compartments
Storage Storage Storage Glove Box Compartments Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp Glove Box ....4-1 objects in storage compartments.
Page 107: Center Console Storage
Storage Cupholders Center Console Storage To reinstall the shelf, slide it into the side guides (1) and push back until it engages into the rear panel (2). There are two cupholders in the The armrest is adjustable. Lift the center console with a removable lever to move it forward or rearward.
Page 108 Storage The armrest must be in the rearward position to open it. Lift the lever and then lift up on the armrest to access the storage area. If equipped, there is a USB port and auxiliary input jack inside the storage area.
Page 109 Storage NOTES...
Page 110 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Safety Belt Reminders ..5-10 Information Displays Airbag Readiness Light ..5-11 Driver Information Controls Passenger Airbag Status Center (DIC) ....5-21 Indicator .
Page 111: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Controls 4. Lift the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Universal Remote System . . . 5-37 Universal Remote System Steering Wheel Do not adjust the steering wheel Programming ....5-37 while driving.
Page 112: Heated Steering Wheel
Instruments and Controls Heated Steering Wheel Windshield Wiper/Washer (Mute/End Call): Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call.
Page 113: Compass
Instruments and Controls INT (Intermittent Wipes): Move If the windshield wiper lever is then Warning the lever up to INT for intermittent moved to off before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes, the wipes, then turn the INT band In freezing weather, do not use wipers will restart and move to the...
Page 114: Clock
Instruments and Controls will automatically determine when a 3. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to To set the time: GPS signal is restored and provide adjust the highlighted number. 1. Press the CONFIG button to a heading again. See Compass 4. Press TUNE/MENU to select the enter the menu options or press Messages on page 5-26 for the next number.
Page 115: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Display: Press Display to turn the Caution Caution display of the time on the screen on or off. Leaving electrical equipment Hanging heavy equipment from plugged in for an extended period the power outlet can cause Power Outlets of time while the vehicle is off will damage not covered by the The accessory power outlets can be...
Page 116: Ashtrays
Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Caution Caution Gauges, and Holding a cigarette lighter in while Holding a cigarette lighter in while Indicators it is heating does not let the it is heating does not let the Warning lights and gauges can lighter back away from the lighter back away from the signal that something is wrong...
Page 117: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Cluster Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 118: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls Speedometer Tachometer Fuel Gauge The speedometer shows the vehicle The tachometer displays the engine speed in kilometers per hour (km/h) speed in revolutions per and miles per hour (mph). minute (rpm). Odometer Caution The odometer shows how far the If the engine is operated with the vehicle has been driven, in either rpm s in the warning area at the...
Page 119: Engine Coolant Temperature
5-10 Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some Engine Coolant Safety Belt Reminders owners ask about. None of these Temperature Gauge Driver Safety Belt Reminder show a problem with your fuel gauge: Light At the service station, the fuel There is a driver safety belt pump shuts off before the gauge reminder light on the instrument...
Page 120: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt The airbag readiness light comes on reminder light and chime may turn for several seconds when the Reminder Light on if an object is put on the seat vehicle is started.
Page 121: Charging System Light
5-12 Instruments and Controls important safety information. The system has turned off the front Charging System Light center stack has a passenger airbag outboard passenger frontal airbag status indicator. and passenger knee airbag. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system.
Page 122: Indicator Lamp
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Malfunction If the malfunction indicator lamp Caution comes on while the engine is Indicator Lamp running, this indicates that the OBD Modifications made to the engine, II system has detected a problem A computer system called OBD II transmission, exhaust, intake, and diagnosis and service might be (On-Board Diagnostics-Second...
Page 123 5-14 Instruments and Controls This light comes on during a The following may correct an If one or more of these conditions malfunction in one of two ways: emission control system occurs, change the fuel brand used. malfunction: It may require at least one full tank Light Flashing: A misfire condition of the proper fuel to turn the light off.
Page 124: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-15 The OBD II (On-Board Brake System Warning Diagnostics) system determines Light that critical emission control systems have not been The vehicle brake system consists completely diagnosed by the of two hydraulic circuits. If one system. If this were to occur, the circuit is not working, the remaining vehicle would be considered not circuit can still work to stop the...
Page 125: Electric Parking Brake
5-16 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving, a released, or while driving, there is a chime sounds. Pull off the road and problem with the EPB system. stop. The pedal might be harder to A message may also display in the push or go closer to the floor.
Page 126: Lane Departure Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-17 taken to a dealer as soon as If the regular brake system warning This light is green if LDW is on and possible. See Parking Brake on light is not on, the vehicle still has ready to operate. page 9-30 for more information.
Page 127: Traction Off Light
5-18 Instruments and Controls ® Traction Off Light StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light This light comes on briefly while This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, starting the engine. If it does not, This light comes on briefly when the have the vehicle serviced by your have the vehicle serviced by your...
Page 128: Tire Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls 5-19 If the indicator/warning light is on A Driver Information Center (DIC) Caution (Continued) and flashing, the TCS and/or the tire pressure message may also StabiliTrak system is actively display. See Tire Messages on oil low can also damage the working.
Page 129: Low Fuel Warning Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls could be low on oil and might have For more information on the Driver High-Beam On Light some other system problem. See Information Center (DIC), see Fuel your dealer. System Messages on page 5-28. Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light The high beam on light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are...
Page 130: Lamps On Reminder
Instruments and Controls 5-21 The light goes out when the front For vehicles with cruise control, the Information Displays fog lamps are turned off. See Front cruise control light is white when the Fog Lamps on page 6-4 for more cruise control is on and ready, and Driver Information information.
Page 131 5-22 Instruments and Controls Fuel Range DIC Operation and Displays 1. SET/CLR (Set/Clear): Press to set or clear the menu item when Average Fuel Economy The DIC has different displays it is displayed. which can be accessed by using the Instantaneous Fuel Economy DIC buttons on the turn signal lever.
Page 132 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Fuel Range Instantaneous Fuel Economy Timer This display shows the approximate The instantaneous fuel economy This display can be used as a timer. distance the vehicle can be driven display shows the current fuel To start the timer, press SET/CLR without refueling.
Page 133 5-24 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Information Menu Tire Pressure Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Maintenance Schedule Items The display will show a vehicle with on page 11-2 for more information. the approximate pressures of all Press MENU on the turn signal four tires.
Page 134: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-25 information on the DIC. This is Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and normal. See Charging System Light Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC on page 5-12 for more information. indicate the status of the vehicle or If there is a problem with the battery BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE some action that may be needed to...
Page 135: Brake System Messages
5-26 Instruments and Controls Brake System Messages Release it before you attempt to Door Ajar Messages drive. See Parking Brake on BRAKE FLUID LOW DRIVER DOOR OPEN page 9-30 for more information. This message is displayed when the This message may display when the SERVICE PARKING BRAKE brake fluid level is low.
Page 136: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls 5-27 TRUNK OPEN COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD HIGH COOLANT COOLANT TEMPERATURE This message will display when the trunk is open. Close the trunk This message will display if the This message displays if the coolant completely. coolant is low. See Engine Coolant temperature is hot.
Page 137: Engine Power Messages
5-28 Instruments and Controls OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP message stays on, the vehicle Replacement under Remote should be taken to your dealer for Keyless Entry (RKE) System ENGINE service as soon as possible. Operation on page 2-3. This message displays if low oil USE TRANSMITTER POCKET pressure levels occur.
Page 138: Ride Control System
Instruments and Controls 5-29 FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED, condition causing the system to be SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT disabled. See Parking Assist on CLEAN WINDSHIELD SYSTEM OFF page 9-39. This message displays when the This message indicates that the SERVICE FRONT CAMERA Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and driver has turned the system off.
Page 139: Security Messages
5-30 Instruments and Controls message is displayed, the system TRACTION CONTROL ON TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your AIR TO TIRE This message displays when the driving accordingly. See your dealer Traction Control System (TCS) is On vehicles with the Tire Pressure for service.
Page 140: Transmission Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-31 Transmission Messages Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle Personalization SERVICE TRANSMISSION WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This message displays if there is a Use the audio system controls to problem with the transmission. See access the personalization menus This message may display when the your dealer.
Page 141 5-32 Instruments and Controls Time and Date Maximum Startup Volume Using the Touch Screen Radio Settings Number of Favorites Pages Press a screen feature to: Phone Settings Radio Favorites View more feature options. Navigation Settings RDS Options Enable or disable the feature. Display Settings XM Categories : Press to scroll up.
Page 142 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Normalization Number of Favorites Pages or RDS Text Radio Favorites This feature improves voice When on, this allows the RDS recognition and media groupings. Press to set the number of favorites information from the station to be See CD Player, USB, Auxiliary to display.
Page 143 5-34 Instruments and Controls Device List Display Settings Sort Select to connect to a different This feature allows the icons on the Press and the following may phone source, disconnect a phone, Home Page to be moved. display: or delete a phone. Select and follow the screen Home Page Menu prompts.
Page 144 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Vehicle Settings Auto Fan Speed Auto Rear Defog This selection is available on When on, this feature turns on the Select and the following may vehicles with the Automatic Climate rear defogger at vehicle start when display: Control System.
Page 145 5-36 Instruments and Controls Collision Detection Systems Exit Lighting Auto Door Unlock This allows the selection of how This allows selection of which doors Select the following may display: long the exterior lamps stay on will automatically unlock when the Park Assist when leaving the vehicle when it is vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Page 146: Universal Remote System Programming
Instruments and Controls 5-37 Depending on the radio select Flash Return to Factory Settings? Universal Remote Lights or OFF, or select to enable or This returns all of the vehicle System disable. personalization settings to the See Radio Frequency Statement on factory settings.
Page 147 5-38 Instruments and Controls Do not use the Universal Remote Make sure the hand-held transmitter 2. At the same time, press and system with any garage door opener has a new battery for quick and hold both the hand-held that does not have the stop and accurate transmission of the transmitter button and one of the reverse feature.
Page 148 Instruments and Controls 5-39 programming is complete. does not flash, press and hold There is no need to the same button a second time complete Steps 4 6. for two seconds, then release it. Again, if the door does not move If the indicator light does or the garage door lamp does not come on or the garage...
Page 149: Universal Remote System Operation
5-40 Instruments and Controls enough for the Universal Remote Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single system to pick up the signal during Universal Remote System Operation programming. Button Using the Universal Remote If the programming did not work, To reprogram any of the system System replace Step 2 under Programming buttons:...
Page 150: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Entry Lighting ....6-6 Exit Lighting ....6-7 Exterior Lamp Controls Battery Power Protection .
Page 151: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting Headlamp High/ Flash-to-Pass (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, Low-Beam Changer To flash the high beams, pull the except the headlamps. turn signal lever all the way toward (Headlamps): Turns on the you. Then release it. headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights.
Page 152: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting When the DRL are on, only the Automatic Headlamp The system may also turn on the low-beam headlamps, at a reduced headlamps when driving through a System level of brightness, will be on. The parking garage or tunnel. taillamps, sidemarker, instrument When it is dark enough outside and Lights On with Wipers panel, and other lamps will not...
Page 153: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change may be burned out. Replace any burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not Signals burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10-31. Front Fog Lamps Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn.
Page 154: Interior Lighting
Lighting The fog lamps come on together Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps with the parking lamps. The courtesy lamps come on If the high-beam headlamps are Instrument Panel automatically when any door is turned on, the fog lamps will turn off. opened and the dome lamp is in the Illumination Control If the high-beam headlamps are...
Page 155: Reading Lamps
Lighting Lighting Features (On): Press to turn on the dome lamps. Entry Lighting Reading Lamps The headlamps, parking lamps, There are front and rear reading taillamps, back-up lamps, and most lamps. of the interior lamps turn on briefly at night or in areas of limited lighting when is pressed on the Remote The rear reading lamps are located...
Page 156: Exit Lighting
Lighting Exit Lighting Battery Power Protection The headlamps, taillamps, back-up The battery saver feature is lamps, parking lamps, and license designed to protect the vehicle's plate lamps come on at night, or in battery. areas with limited lighting, when the If some interior lamps are left on key is removed from the ignition.
Page 157 Lighting NOTES...
Page 158: Infotainment
Infotainment System Infotainment Trademarks and License Introduction Agreements System Trademarks and License Infotainment Agreements ....7-30 Base radio information is included in this manual. See the navigation Introduction manual for information on other Infotainment .
Page 159: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Infotainment System The infotainment system has built-in Before driving: Theft-Deterrent Feature features intended to help avoid Become familiar with the The theft-deterrent feature works by distraction by disabling some operation, faceplate buttons, and learning a portion of the Vehicle functions when driving. These screen buttons.
Page 160: Overview (Radio With Cd)
Infotainment System CD: Selects the previous Overview (Radio with CD) track or rewinds within a track. /VOL (Power/Volume) Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. (Next/Forward) Radio: Seeks the next station. CD: Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track.
Page 161: Operation
Infotainment System CD: Selects tracks. Operation (Phone/Mute) 14. CONFIG (Configuration) Opens the phone Controls Opens the settings menu. main menu. The infotainment system is operated 15. INFO (Information) Mutes the audio system. by using the pushbuttons, multifunction knobs, menus shown Radio: Shows available 10.
Page 162 Infotainment System Return from a submenu screen Menu System (Radio with CD) Activating a Setting to the previous menu screen. For radios with CD and touch Delete the last character in a screen, see Using the System in sequence. the infotainment manual. Selecting a Menu Option Controls The TUNE/MENU knob and...
Page 163 Infotainment System Turning a Function On or Off Press BACK to delete the last Press BACK to go back to the character in the sequence or press Tone Settings menu. and hold to delete the entire Adjusting the Fader and Balance character sequence.
Page 164: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System 2. Select Radio Settings. 1. Press the CONFIG button. Radio 3. Select Radio Favorites. 2. Select Radio Settings. AM-FM Radio 4. Select the number of available 3. Select Auto Volume. favorite pages. For radios with CD and touch 4.
Page 165 Infotainment System INFO: Press to display additional Selecting a Station Station Lists information that may be available for 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. Seek Tuning the current song. 2. Select AM or FM Station List. All If the radio station is not known: : Press to search for receivable stations in the current stations.
Page 166 Infotainment System 3. Select the programming type. 2. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob until XM Categories: If equipped, turn A list of stations that transmit Radio Settings displays. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to highlight programming of the selected the TUNE/MENU knob to display the category.
Page 167 7-10 Infotainment System To scroll through the pages, press To recall a preset station from a AS displays on the radio when using the FAV 1-2-3 (favorites) button. The favorites page: autostore presets. current page number displays above 1. Press the FAV 1-2-3 button to Autostore does not delete the preset buttons.
Page 168: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System 7-11 broadcast incorrect information that SiriusXM Satellite Radio has a wide TUNE/MENU: Turn to select a causes the radio features to work variety of programming and channel. improperly. If this happens, contact commercial-free music, coast to INFO: Press to display additional the radio station.
Page 169: Radio Reception
7-12 Infotainment System To add or remove categories: Selecting a Channel Using the Storing a Channel as a Favorite TUNE/MENU Knob 1. Press the CONFIG button. To store the channel to a position in To select a channel using the the list, press and hold the 2.
Page 170: Backglass Antenna
Infotainment System 7-13 out. In addition, traveling or standing If attaching a cell phone antenna to under heavy foliage, bridges, the glass, attach it between the grid FM signals only reach about 16 to garages, or tunnels may cause loss lines.
Page 171: Multi-Band Antenna
7-14 Infotainment System Audio Players of the music or video that has been Caution (Continued) recorded, or the way the disc has been handled. CD Player metallic tinting materials will not To avoid damage to the CD player: be covered by the vehicle For radios with CD and touch warranty.
Page 172 Infotainment System 7-15 INFO (Information): Press to Information about the disc and Selecting an MP3 Track display additional information about current track is shown on the Using the control buttons: the current track that may be display depending on the data available.
Page 173: Auxiliary Devices
7-16 Infotainment System Genres The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, The AUX input and USB port (if or upside down. equipped) are in the center console. Folder View The air is very humid. Try the 3.5 mm Jack To search for tracks: disc again later.
Page 174 Infotainment System 7-17 Artists If equipped with a USB port, the Off: Plays tracks in the current following devices may be connected folder in sequential order. Albums and controlled by the infotainment Repeat Song Titles system: Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and set Podcasts iPods Repeat to On or Off, then press the...
Page 175 7-18 Infotainment System Song Titles Repeat Off: Starts playback from Files that do not have any meta the beginning of the current track data stored in the ID3 tag display as Podcasts after the last track finishes. Unknown. Genres Tracks can be searched for by: Connecting and Controlling a To search for tracks: USB Drive...
Page 176: Phone
Infotainment System 7-19 Review the controls and Shuffle Functionality Phone operation of the infotainment Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and set system. Shuffle Songs (Random) to On Bluetooth (Overview) Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. or Off. For radios with CD and touch The system may not work with On: Plays current tracks in random screen, see Bluetooth in the...
Page 177 7-20 Infotainment System Vehicles with a Bluetooth system How to Speak: Speak clearly in a (Mute/End Call): Press to can use a Bluetooth-capable cell calm and natural voice. end a call, reject a call, or cancel an phone with a Hands-Free Profile to operation.
Page 178: Bluetooth
Infotainment System 7-21 Bluetooth (Infotainment Pairing Information Pairing a Phone Controls) A Bluetooth phone with MP3 1. Press the CONFIG button. capability cannot be paired to 2. Select Phone Settings or For radios with CD and touch the vehicle as a phone and an Bluetooth Settings.
Page 179 7-22 Infotainment System 7. Repeat Steps 1 6 to pair 1. Press the CONFIG button. The Phone Book menu allows you additional phones. to access the phone book stored in 2. Select Phone Settings or the cell phone to make a call. Bluetooth Settings.
Page 180 Infotainment System 7-23 2. Enter the character sequence. Accepting a Call To start a conference while in a See Entering a Character current call: Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to Sequence in Operation on Answer and press TUNE/MENU to 1. Turn or press the TUNE/ page 7-4.
Page 181: Bluetooth
7-24 Infotainment System Muting a Call 2. Use the keypad to enter the made using OnStar Hands-Free number. Calling, if available. See OnStar To Mute a Call Overview on page 14-1. Bluetooth (Voice Turn or press the TUNE/MENU Pairing Information knob and select Mute Call.
Page 182 Infotainment System 7-25 to the system. To link to a name for the paired cell phone. Deleting a Paired Phone different paired phone, see This name will be used to If the phone name you want to Linking to a Different Phone indicate which phones are delete is unknown, see Listing All later in this section.
Page 183 7-26 Infotainment System 2. Say Bluetooth. Delete: This command is used to To hear all of the numbers delete individual name tags. recognized by the system, say 3. Say Change phone. Verify at any time. Delete All Name Tags: This If another cell phone is command deletes all stored name 1.
Page 184 Infotainment System 7-27 Using the Delete All Name Tags Making a Call Using the Digit Dial Command Command The digit dial command allows a Calls can be made using the This command deletes all stored phone number to be dialed by following commands.
Page 185 7-28 Infotainment System Once connected, the person called Call Waiting 3. Use the dial or call command to will be heard through the audio dial the number of the third party Call waiting must be supported on speakers. to be called. the cell phone and enabled by the 4.
Page 186 Infotainment System 7-29 The cell phone must be paired and Voice Pass-Thru Dual Tone Multi-Frequency connected with the Bluetooth (DTMF) Tones Voice pass-thru allows access to the system before a call can be voice recognition commands on the The Bluetooth system can send transferred.
Page 187 7-30 Infotainment System Clearing the System Trademarks and Unless information is deleted out of License Agreements the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. This FCC Information includes all saved name tags in the See Radio Frequency Statement on phone book and phone pairing page 13-12.
Page 188 Infotainment System 7-31 iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and Explicit Language Notice: Channels patent rights, copyrights, and trade iPod touch are trademarks of Apple with frequent explicit language are secrets of Digital Voice Inc., registered in the U.S. and other indicated with an XL preceding the Systems, Inc.
Page 189 7-32 Infotainment System Music and video recognition For the data provided by Gracenote Software, and Gracenote ® technology and related data are Gracenote Music Recognition Servers for your own personal ® provided by Gracenote . Gracenote Service, the content is not non-commercial use only.
Page 190 Infotainment System 7-33 Under no circumstances will Gracenote reserves the right to Gracenote be liable for any Gracenote become liable for any delete data from the Gracenote consequential or incidental payment to you for any information Servers or to change data damages or for any lost profits or that you provide.
Page 191 7-34 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 192: Climate Control Systems
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be Climate Control Systems controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-3 Air Vents Air Vents .
Page 193 Climate Controls Temperature Control: Turn the Air Conditioning Rear Window Defogger knob clockwise or counterclockwise (Air Conditioning): Press to (Rear Defogger): Press to turn to increase or decrease the turn the air conditioning on or off. An the rear window defogger on or off. temperature setting.
Page 194: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System Automatic Operation The system automatically controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with the fan speed, air delivery, air this system. conditioning, and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature.
Page 195 Climate Controls Changing the mode cancels the Press AUTO to return to automatic will not come on. Press automatic operation and the system operation and the air conditioner select recirculation; press it goes into manual mode. Press runs as needed. When the indicator again to select outside air.
Page 196 Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger For vehicles with heated outside (Heated Steering Wheel, If rearview mirrors, they turn on when Equipped): Press to turn the (Rear Window Defogger): the rear window defogger button is heated steering wheel on or off. See Press to turn the rear window on and help to clear fog or frost from Heated Steering Wheel on...
Page 197: Air Vents
Climate Controls Sensors Air Vents Maintenance The solar sensor, located on top of Use the louvers located on the air Passenger Compartment the instrument panel near the vents to change the direction of the windshield, monitors the solar heat. Air Filter airflow.
Page 198 Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Ride Control Systems Power (RAP) ....9-21 Traction Control/Electronic Operating Shifting Into Park ... . 9-21 Stability Control .
Page 199: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Trailer Towing Driving Information passenger to handle potential General Towing distractions. Information ....9-51 Distracted Driving Driving Characteristics and Become familiar with vehicle Towing Tips .
Page 200: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Warning between you and the driver in Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
Page 201: Steering
Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the If the steering wheel is turned until it Steering in Emergencies vehicle is being driven, brake reaches the end of its travel and is There are some situations when normally but do not pump the held against that position for an steering around a problem may brakes.
Page 202: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating Steering or Cornering Skid The vehicle's right wheels can drop material on the road. Learn to too much speed or steering in a off the edge of a road onto the recognize warning clues such curve causes tires to slip and shoulder while driving.
Page 203: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating Hydroplaning Hill and Mountain Roads Warning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Driving on steep hills or through can build up under the vehicle's Wet brakes can cause crashes. mountains is different than driving tires so they actually ride on the They might not work as well in a on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 204: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Winter Driving Allow greater following distance on Warning any slippery road and watch for Driving on Snow or Ice slippery spots. Icy patches can Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) occur on otherwise clear roads in Drive carefully when there is snow or with the ignition off is shaded areas.
Page 205: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating If it takes some time for help to Warning Warning (Continued) arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator Fully open the air outlets on Snow can trap engine exhaust pedal slightly so the engine runs or under the instrument under the vehicle.
Page 206: Vehicle Load Limits
Driving and Operating the vehicle out after a few tries, it Warning (Continued) Warning might need to be towed out. If the vehicle does need to be towed out, Do not load the vehicle any vehicle can overheat, causing an see Towing the Vehicle on engine compartment fire or other heavier than the Gross...
Page 207 9-10 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information pillar (B-pillar). The Tire and Steps for Determining Correct Label Loading Information label shows Load Limit the number of occupant seating Locate the statement "The positions (1), and the maximum combined weight of vehicle capacity weight (2) in occupants and cargo should kilograms and pounds.
Page 208 Driving and Operating 9-11 and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
Page 209 9-12 Driving and Operating seating positions. The combined fuel, and cargo. Never exceed weight of the driver, passengers, the GVWR for the vehicle, or the and cargo should never exceed Gross Axle Weight Rating the vehicle's capacity weight. (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle.
Page 210: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-13 If you put things inside the Starting and Warning (Continued) vehicle like suitcases, tools, Operating packages, or anything Never stack heavier else they will go as fast as the things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In vehicle goes. If you have to stop inside the vehicle so that or turn quickly, or if there is a some of them are above...
Page 211: Ignition Positions
9-14 Driving and Operating The vehicle may have an electronic Automatic Transmission Caution (Continued) keyless ignition with pushbutton If the vehicle is in P (Park), the start. ignition will turn off, and Retained breaking-in guideline every Accessory Power (RAP) will remain Pressing the button cycles it through time you get new brake active.
Page 212 Driving and Operating 9-15 If the vehicle must be shut off in an The ignition will switch from ACC/ Warning emergency: ACCESSORY to OFF after five minutes to prevent battery 1. Brake using a firm and steady Turning off the vehicle while rundown.
Page 213: Access)
9-16 Driving and Operating The instruments and audio systems This is the only position from which Caution will operate as they do in ON/RUN, the key can be removed. This locks but the vehicle will not be able to be the ignition and automatic Using a tool to force the key to driven.
Page 214 Driving and Operating 9-17 3. Come to a complete stop. Shift 3 (ON/RUN): The ignition switch A warning tone sounds when the to P (Park) with an automatic stays in this position when the driver door is opened if the ignition transmission, or Neutral with a engine is running.
Page 215 9-18 Driving and Operating The key lock release is always Starting Procedure (Key Access) Caution functional except in the case of an 1. With your foot off the accelerator uncharged or low voltage (less than pedal, turn the ignition key to Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the 9-volt) battery.
Page 216: Access)
Driving and Operating 9-19 too much gasoline. Push the Starting Procedure (Keyless Caution accelerator pedal all the way to Access) the floor and hold it there as you 1. With the Keyless Access Cranking the engine for long hold the key in START for a system, the Remote Keyless periods of time, by returning the maximum of 15 seconds.
Page 217: Engine Heater
9-20 Driving and Operating starts briefly but then stops To Use the Engine Heater Warning again, do the same thing. This 1. Turn off the engine. clears the extra gasoline from Improper use of the heater cord the engine. Do not race the 2.
Page 218: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 9-21 4. Before starting the engine, be ACCESSORY. Once the key is Warning (Continued) sure to unplug and store the turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, cord as it was before to keep it the radio will continue to work for overheat and cause a fire, away from moving engine parts.
Page 219: Shifting Out Of Park
9-22 Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle with the If you have to leave the vehicle with Shifting out of Park the engine running, the vehicle must Engine Running Automatic Transmission be in P (Park) and the parking brake set. Shift Lock Warning Release the button and check that...
Page 220: Parking
Driving and Operating 9-23 If the shift lever cannot be moved R (Reverse) if parking on a downhill Engine Exhaust out of P (Park): slope. On a level surface or an uphill slope, use 1 (First) gear. 1. Apply and maintain the regular Warning Firmly apply the parking brake.
Page 221: Running The Vehicle While
9-24 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not running, follow the proper steps to completely sealed.
Page 222 Driving and Operating 9-25 all the way into P (Park) as you Warning (Continued) maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and Do not leave the vehicle when the move the shift lever into another engine is running. If you have left gear.
Page 223: Manual Mode
9-26 Driving and Operating N (Neutral) only. Also, use D (Drive): This position is for Manual Mode N (Neutral) when the vehicle is normal driving. It provides the best Driver Shift Control (DSC) being towed. fuel economy. If more power is needed for passing, and the vehicle is: Warning...
Page 224 Driving and Operating 9-27 DSC allows you to shift an transmission will not automatically automatic transmission similar to a shift to the next lower gear if the manual transmission. To use the engine rpm is too high, nor to the DSC feature: next higher gear when the maximum engine rpm is reached.
Page 225: Manual Transmission
9-28 Driving and Operating Manual Transmission 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and Caution 6 (Sixth): Shift into 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and 6 (Sixth) the Do not rest your foot on the clutch same way you do for 2 (Second). pedal while driving or while Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as stopped.
Page 226: Antilock Brake
Driving and Operating 9-29 Brakes Caution (Continued) Caution Antilock Brake transmission. The repairs would Shifting to R (Reverse) while the not be covered by the vehicle vehicle is moving forward could System (ABS) warranty. damage the transmission. The This vehicle has ABS, an advanced repairs would not be covered by electronic braking system that helps the vehicle warranty.
Page 227: Parking Brake
9-30 Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS computer senses the wheels are...
Page 228 Driving and Operating 9-31 messages. See Brake System parking brake status light is flashing. EPB Release Messages on page 5-26. In case of See your dealer. See Electric To release the EPB: insufficient electrical power, the EPB Parking Brake Light on page 5-16. cannot be applied or released.
Page 229: Brake Assist
9-32 Driving and Operating intended direction. In this case, normal and the driver should Caution there is no need to push the switch continue to apply the brake pedal as to release the EPB. the driving situation dictates. The Driving with the parking brake on Brake Assist feature will If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle can overheat the brake system...
Page 230: Ride Control Systems
Driving and Operating 9-33 rolling. The brakes will automatically Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the release after three seconds or when driver in keeping the vehicle on the the accelerator pedal is applied intended path. Traction Control/ within the three-second window.
Page 231 9-34 Driving and Operating comes on and stays on: Caution 1. Stop the vehicle. Do not repeatedly brake or 2. Turn the engine off and wait accelerate heavily when TCS is 15 seconds. off. The vehicle driveline could be 3. Start the engine. damaged.
Page 232: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating 9-35 To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, Cruise Control control will automatically disengage. See Traction Control/Electronic press and hold the button until The cruise control lets the vehicle Stability Control on page 9-33. If a the traction off light maintain a speed of about 40 km/h collision alert occurs when cruise StabiliTrak OFF light...
Page 233 9-36 Driving and Operating To set a speed: Increasing Speed While Using (On/Off): Press to turn the Cruise Control cruise control system on or off. 1. Press to turn cruise A white indicator comes in the If the cruise control system is system on.
Page 234 Driving and Operating 9-37 Reducing Speed While Using Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control Cruise Control Using Cruise Control There are four ways to end cruise If the cruise control system is Use the accelerator pedal to control: already activated: increase the vehicle speed.
Page 235: Driver Assistance Systems
9-38 Driving and Operating Driver Assistance detected in front. Vehicles may not Warning (Continued) be detected on curves, highway exit Systems ramps, or hills; or due to poor stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, visibility. FCA will not detect another or when following a vehicle too Forward Collision Alert vehicle ahead until it is completely closely, FCA may not provide a...
Page 236: Parking Assist
Driving and Operating 9-39 Collision Alert Selecting the Alert Timing vehicles, or shadows. These alerts are normal operation and the vehicle does not need service. Other Messages There are messages that may appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) in the instrument cluster to provide information about FCA.
Page 237 9-40 Driving and Operating distance objects can be detected RPA operates only at speeds less When the System Does Not may be less during warmer or humid than 8 km/h (5 mph). Seem to Work Properly weather. An obstacle is indicated by audible The following messages may be beeps.
Page 238: Side Blind Zone
Driving and Operating 9-41 PARK ASSIST OFF: If the RPA occur with vehicles in the side blind SBZA Detection Zones system does not activate due to a zone (or spot) areas. The SBZA temporary condition, the message warning display will light up in the displays on the DIC.
Page 239 9-42 Driving and Operating over that is in the side blind zone. SBZA can be disabled through serviced. The system may light up This indicates it may be unsafe to vehicle personalization. See due to guardrails, signs, trees, change lanes. Before making a lane Collision/Detection Systems under shrubs, and other non-moving change, check the SBZA display,...
Page 240: Rear Vision
Driving and Operating 9-43 Reach a vehicle speed of When SBZA is disabled for any Warning (Continued) 8 km/h (5 mph). reason other than the driver turning it off, the Side Blind Zone Alert On Symbols, Guidelines, and Rear Perceived distances may be option will not be available on the Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) different from actual distances.
Page 241 9-44 Driving and Operating coming from the left or the right. 5. Select Symbols, Guidelines, The camera is above the license Three beeps will also sound. This or Rear Cross Traffic Alert. plate. system detects objects coming from When a checkmark appears next The area displayed by the camera is up to 20 m (65 ft) from the left or to the option, the feature is on.
Page 242: Lane Departure
Driving and Operating 9-45 Ice, snow, mud, or anything else 1. View displayed by the Warning builds up on the camera lens. camera. Clean the lens, rinse it with The LDW system does not steer water, and wipe it with a soft the vehicle.
Page 243 9-46 Driving and Operating If the LDW system is not functioning Warning (Continued) properly when lane markings are clearly visible, cleaning the marking. Always keep your windshield may help. attention on the road and LDW alerts may occur due to tar maintain proper vehicle position marks, shadows, cracks in the road, within the lane, or vehicle...
Page 244: Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-47 Fuel posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If fuel is left in the vehicle tank for Do not use gasoline with an octane long periods of time, driving or Use of the recommended fuel is an rating below 87, as it may cause starting could be affected.
Page 245: California Fuel
9-48 Driving and Operating label. If this fuel is not available in repairs caused by use of improper Caution (Continued) states adopting California Emissions fuel would not be covered by the Standards, the vehicle will operate vehicle warranty. That damage would not be satisfactorily on fuels meeting covered under the vehicle Fuel Additives...
Page 246: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating 9-49 Filling the Tank The fuel cap is behind a hinged fuel Warning (Continued) door on the passenger side of the vehicle. To open the fuel door, push Warning Fuel can spray out if the fuel and release the rearward center cap is opened too quickly.
Page 247: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-50 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Caution Warning (Continued) Container keep it in contact with the fill If a new fuel cap is needed, be opening until filling is sure to get the right type of cap Warning complete.
Page 248: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 9-51 Do not tow a trailer during the Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent damage to the engine, axle or General Towing Do not drive with the liftgate, other parts. trunk/hatch, or rear-most Information Then, during the first 800 km window open.
Page 249 9-52 Driving and Operating Before starting, check all trailer hitch This can help to avoid situations Making Turns parts and attachments, safety that require heavy braking and chains, electrical connectors, lamps, sudden turns. Caution tires and mirrors. If the trailer has Passing electric brakes, start the Making very sharp turns while...
Page 250 Driving and Operating 9-53 lamps also flash, telling other grades, the vehicle could show If parking the rig on a hill: drivers the vehicle is turning, signs similar to engine overheating. 1. Press the brake pedal, but do changing lanes or stopping. To avoid this, let the engine run not shift into P (Park) yet.
Page 251: Trailer Towing
9-54 Driving and Operating 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is Trailer Towing (2.0L a trailer are all important. It can clear of the chocks. depend on any special equipment Engine) on the vehicle, and the amount of 4. Stop and have someone pick up tongue weight the vehicle can carry.
Page 252: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-55 cargo carried in it, and the people After loading the trailer, weigh the bumper-type hitches to it. Use who will be riding in the vehicle. trailer and then the tongue, only a frame-mounted hitch that If there are a lot of options, separately, to see if the weights are does not attach to the bumper.
Page 253: Conversions And Add-Ons
9-56 Driving and Operating Trailer Brakes Conversions and Does the trailer have its own Add-Ons brakes? Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes Add-On Electrical so they are installed, adjusted, and Equipment maintained properly. Because the vehicle has antilock Caution brakes, do not tap into the vehicle's brake system.
Page 254 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Washer Fluid ....10-21 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Brakes ..... 10-21 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Brake Fluid .
Page 255 10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Appearance Care General Information System ....10-48 Exterior Care ....10-74 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Pressure Monitor Interior Care .
Page 256: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or Accessories and GM Accessories are designed to other reproductive harm. Engine complement and function with other Modifications exhaust, many parts and systems, systems on the vehicle. See your many fluids, and some component dealer to accessorize the vehicle Adding non dealer accessories or wear by-products contain and/or...
Page 257: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood Before attempting to do your own To open the hood: service work, see Servicing the Doing Your Own Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on Service Work page 3-28. Keep a record with all parts receipts Warning and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed.
Page 258 Vehicle Care 10-5 4. Securely place the hood prop into the slot on the underside of the hood. To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then, lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop.
Page 259: Overview
10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.0L L4 Engine...
Page 260 Vehicle Care 10-7 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 7. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and page 10-13. Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 10-16. 2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Checking Engine Oil under 8. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. Engine Oil on page 10-9. See Jump Starting on page 10-68.
Page 261 10-8 Vehicle Care 2.4L L4 Engine...
Page 262: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-9 Always dispose of engine oil 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 10. Windshield Washer Fluid properly. See What to Do with page 10-13. Reservoir. See Adding Washer Used Oil in this section. Fluid under Washer Fluid on 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of page 10-21.
Page 263 10-10 Vehicle Care what kind of oil to use. For engine See Engine Compartment Overview Warning oil crankcase capacity, see on page 10-6 for the location of the Capacities and Specifications on engine oil fill cap. The engine oil dipstick handle page 12-2.
Page 264: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-11 temperatures. When selecting an oil properly dispose of clothing or rags of the appropriate viscosity grade, containing used engine oil. See the always select an oil of the correct manufacturer's warnings about the specification. See Specification use and disposal of oil products. earlier in this section for more Used oil can be a threat to the information.
Page 265: Automatic Transmission
10-12 Vehicle Care the oil life system to work properly, If the system is ever reset The system is reset when the the system must be reset every time accidentally, the oil must be CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON the oil is changed. changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) message is off and the REMAINING since the last oil change.
Page 266: Manual Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-13 transmission fluid. Because this Hydraulic Clutch How to Check and Add Fluid procedure is difficult, this should be Visually check the brake/clutch fluid For vehicles with a manual done at the dealer. Contact the reservoir to make sure the fluid level transmission, it is not necessary to dealer for additional information.
Page 267 10-14 Vehicle Care on page 11-2. If you are driving in To inspect or replace the engine air dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the cleaner/filter: filter at each engine oil change. How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt.
Page 268: Cooling System
Vehicle Care 10-15 Warning Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
Page 269: Engine Coolant
10-16 Vehicle Care What to Use Warning Caution (Continued) Warning Heater and radiator hoses, and vehicle warranty. Always use other engine parts, can be very DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant Adding only plain water or some hot. Do not touch them. If you do, in the vehicle.
Page 270 Vehicle Care 10-17 Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Checking Coolant Caution (Continued) drinkable water and DEX-COOL The vehicle must be on a level coolant. If using this mixture, surface when checking the coolant mixture can freeze and crack nothing else needs to be added. level.
Page 271 10-18 Vehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the Warning Warning (Continued) Coolant Surge Tank Steam and scalding liquids from a The coolant warning system is set Caution hot cooling system can blow out for the proper coolant mixture. and burn you badly. They are With plain water or the wrong This vehicle has a specific under pressure, and if you turn...
Page 272: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 10-19 will allow any pressure still left to Check the level in the coolant surge Warning be vented out the tank when the cooling system has discharge hose. cooled down. If the coolant is not at You can be burned if you spill the proper level, repeat Steps 1 2.
Page 273 10-20 Vehicle Care running. If it is not, do not continue If the overheat warning is displayed Warning (Continued) to run the engine. Have the vehicle with no sign of steam: serviced. 1. Turn the air conditioning off. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open 2.
Page 274: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-21 If there is no sign of steam, idle the Open the cap with the washer Caution (Continued) engine for three minutes while symbol on it. Add washer fluid until parked. If the warning is still the tank is full. See Engine expansion if freezing occurs, displayed, turn off the engine until it Compartment Overview on...
Page 275: Brake Fluid
10-22 Vehicle Care Brake Pedal Travel The brake/clutch master cylinder Caution reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake See your dealer if the brake pedal fluid as indicated on the reservoir does not return to normal height, Continuing to drive with worn-out cap.
Page 276: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-23 necessary, only when work is done After work is done on the brake/ Caution on the brake/clutch hydraulic clutch hydraulic system, make sure system. the level is above MIN but not over Using the wrong fluid can the MAX mark.
Page 277: Function Check
10-24 Vehicle Care Refer to the replacement number Infrequent Usage: Remove the 2. Apply both the parking brake shown on the original battery label black, negative ( ) cable from the and the regular brake. when a new battery is needed. See battery to keep the battery from Do not use the accelerator Engine Compartment Overview on...
Page 278: Ignition Transmission Lock
Vehicle Care 10-25 The ignition should turn to 1. Before starting this check, be Park on a fairly steep hill, with the LOCK/OFF only when the shift sure there is enough room vehicle facing downhill. Keeping lever is in P (Park). around the vehicle.
Page 279: Replacement
10-26 Vehicle Care Wiper Blade Replacement To replace the windshield wiper Headlamp Aiming blade: Windshield wiper blades should be Headlamp aim has been preset and 1. Pull the windshield wiper inspected for wear and cracking. should need no further adjustment. assembly away from the See the Maintenance Schedule on If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,...
Page 280: Bulb Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-27 Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn 2. For the driver side bulb, remove the windshield washer bottle Signal and Parking For the proper type of replacement filler neck by firmly pulling it Lamps bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on straight up and out of the bottle.
Page 281: Fog Lamps
10-28 Vehicle Care Parking/Turn Signal Lamp 3. Remove the bulb by turning it Driver Side Shown, Passenger counterclockwise and pulling it Side Similar 1. Open the hood. See Hood on straight out of the assembly. 1. Back-Up Lamp page 10-4. 4.
Page 282: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 10-29 4. For the passenger side bulb, Driver Side Shown, Passenger License Plate Lamp remove the pull handle Side Similar fasteners (2) and pull handle. 1. Taillamp 5. Pull the trunk deck trim down far 2. Turn Signal Lamp enough to gain access to the 3.
Page 283: Replacement Bulbs
10-30 Vehicle Care 1. Bulb Socket Replacement Bulbs Electrical System 2. Bulb Bulb Exterior Lamp 3. Lamp Assembly Electrical System Number To replace one of these bulbs: Overload Back-Up Lamp 921K 1. Push the left end of the lamp The vehicle has fuses and circuit Deck Lid Taillamp assembly toward the right.
Page 284: Fuses And Circuit
Vehicle Care 10-31 Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right away combination of fuses and circuit...
Page 285 10-32 Vehicle Care Mini Amps Usage Fuses 7.5A Oxygen Sensor/Purge Solenoid Ignition Coils/ Injectors Spare Empty Empty 7.5A Mirror Defogger Powertrain Cooling Engine Compartment Fuse Block 7.5A Mass Air Flow Sensor/ There is a fuse puller in the engine Mini Amps Usage Pre O2...
Page 286 Vehicle Care 10-33 Mini Amps Usage Mini Amps Usage Mini Amps Usage Fuses Fuses Fuses Empty Empty Empty Antilock Airbag Horn Brake Empty Fuel Pump System 7.5A Spare Empty Valves 7.5A Door Switch 7.5A Inside Empty Supply/Left Rearview Engine Power Mirror Control Window...
Page 287 10-34 Vehicle Care Mini Amps Usage J-Case Amps Usage Relays Usage Fuses Fuses Engine Control and Air Electric Powertrain Conditioning Parking Rear Window Run/Crank Brake Defogger Antilock Empty J-Case Amps Usage Brake Fuses High-Beam System Headlamps Pump Starter Control Spare Engine Cooling Fan Rear Window...
Page 288: Block
Vehicle Care 10-35 Instrument Panel Fuse The instrument panel fuse block is on the driver side of the instrument Block panel. To access the fuses: 1. Access the fuse block by opening the storage compartment. 2. Pull straight down and out to remove the storage compartment.
Page 289 10-36 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Amps Usage Fuses Amps Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and 7.5A Instrument Body Control features shown. Module Cluster Fuses Amps Usage Interior Fan 2A/5A Ignition/ Steering Electronic Wheel Driver Key System Switches...
Page 290: Block
Vehicle Care 10-37 Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block, if equipped, is on the left side of the trunk behind a cover. The vehicle may not be equipped Mini Amps Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Fuses features shown.
Page 291 10-38 Vehicle Care Mini Amps Usage Mini Amps Usage Relays Usage Fuses Fuses Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Amplifier Empty Empty Empty J-Case Amps Usage Rear Vision Fuses Camera Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty 7.5A Heated Empty Steering Wheel Passive Entry Sunroof...
Page 292: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care 10-39 Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Tires and a serious crash. See Worn or old tires can Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the tread Every new GM vehicle has page 9-9. is badly worn, high-quality tires made by a replace them.
Page 293: All-Season Tires
10-40 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tires of the All-Season Tires Winter Tires same size, load range, and This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not originally speed rating as the original all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter equipment tires.
Page 294: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Vehicle Care 10-41 criteria have a TPC specification Caution (Continued) code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or with road hazards like potholes, exceed all federal safety or sharp edged objects, or when guidelines. sliding into a curb. The warranty does not cover this type of (3) DOT (Department of damage.
Page 295 10-42 Vehicle Care (4) Tire Identification Number (7) Maximum Cold Inflation emergency use when a regular (TIN) The letters and numbers Load Limit Maximum load that road tire has lost air and gone following the DOT (Department can be carried and the flat.
Page 296: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 10-43 (5) Tire Inflation Tire Designations (3) Aspect Ratio A two-digit temporary use tire or compact number that indicates the tire Tire Size spare tire should be inflated to height-to-width measurements. 420 kPa (60 psi). For more For example, if the tire size The following is an example of a information on tire pressure and aspect ratio is 60, as shown in...
Page 297: Tire Terminology And Definitions
10-44 Vehicle Care is certified to carry. The speed Belt A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, oil, rating is the maximum speed a cords between the plies and the and coolant, but without tire is certified to carry a load. tread.
Page 298 Vehicle Care 10-45 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Maximum Load Rating model name molding that is Rating for the rear axle. See load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same Vehicle Load Limits on maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall page 9-9.
Page 299: Tire Pressure
10-46 Vehicle Care Sidewall The portion of a tire tire's traction, temperature, and recommended inflation pressure. between the tread and the bead. treadwear. Ratings are See Tire and Loading determined by tire Information Label under Vehicle Speed Rating manufacturers using Load Limits on page 9-9.
Page 300 Vehicle Care 10-47 How the vehicle is loaded Remove the valve cap from the Caution (Continued) affects vehicle handling and ride tire valve stem. Press the tire comfort. Never load the vehicle gauge firmly onto the valve to Reduced fuel economy. with more weight than it was get a pressure measurement.
Page 301: System
10-48 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure System under-inflated. telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire approximately one minute and then...
Page 302: Operation
Vehicle Care 10-49 See Radio Frequency Statement on on the instrument cluster. If the A Tire and Loading Information page 13-12. warning light comes on, stop as label, attached to your vehicle, soon as possible and inflate the shows the size of the original Tire Pressure Monitor tires to the recommended pressure equipment tires and the correct...
Page 303 10-50 Vehicle Care Replacement tires or wheels do TPMS sensor. The malfunction Caution (Continued) not match the original equipment light and DIC message should tires or wheels. Tires and wheels go off after the road tire is vehicle warranty. Always use only other than those recommended replaced and the sensor the GM approved tire sealant...
Page 304 Vehicle Care 10-51 should also be performed after The TPMS sensor matching 6. Press the SET/CLR button again replacing a spare tire with a road process is: to confirm the selection. tire containing the TPMS sensor. 1. Set the parking brake. The horn sounds twice to signal The malfunction light and the DIC the receiver is in relearn mode...
Page 305: Tire Inspection
10-52 Vehicle Care times to indicate the sensor Replace the tire if: Tire Rotation identification code has been The indicators at three or Tires should be rotated every matched to the driver side rear more places around the tire 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See tire, and the TPMS sensor can be seen.
Page 306: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care 10-53 Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor Lightly coat the center of the System. See Tire Pressure wheel hub with wheel bearing Monitor Operation on grease after a wheel change or page 10-49. tire rotation to prevent corrosion or rust build-up. Do not get Check that all wheel nuts are grease on the flat wheel properly tightened.
Page 307: Buying New Tires
10-54 Vehicle Care equipped, be replaced after six at least a month, remove the tires or years, regardless of tread wear. The raise the vehicle to reduce the tire manufacture date is the last four weight from the tires. digits of the DOT Tire Identification Buying New Tires Number (TIN) which is molded into one side of the tire sidewall.
Page 308 Vehicle Care 10-55 number is molded onto the tire's Winter tires with the same speed Warning sidewall near the tire size. If the rating as the original equipment tires have an all-season tread tires may not be available for H, Mixing tires of different sizes, design, the TPC Spec number V, W, Y and ZR speed rated...
Page 309: Different Size Tires And Wheels
10-56 Vehicle Care sure they are the same size, may be affected. If the vehicle has Uniform Tire Quality electronic systems such as antilock load range, speed rating, and Grading brakes, rollover airbags, traction construction (radial) as the control, electronic stability control, Quality grades can be found original tires.
Page 310 Vehicle Care 10-57 nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include or to some limited-production the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, tires.
Page 311: Wheel Alignment And Tire
10-58 Vehicle Care performance on the laboratory surface variations such as troughs Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor test wheel than the minimum vibrating when driving on a smooth System (TPMS) sensors with new required by law.
Page 312: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-59 Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat Caution (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blow out Warning ground clearance, and tire or tire while driving, especially if the tires chain clearance to the body and are maintained properly.
Page 313 10-60 Vehicle Care Warning Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) 1. Set the parking brake firmly. Driving on a flat tire will cause changing a flat tire. If it is used for permanent damage to the tire. anything else, you or others could 2.
Page 314: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 10-61 Tire Changing 3. Turn the retainer nut (1) counterclockwise to remove it. Removing the Spare Tire and Then remove the tool bag Tools tether (2) from the stow rod, the tool bag (3) containing the wheel wrench and wheel blocks, and the spare tire (4).
Page 315 10-62 Vehicle Care This vehicle may have one of the damaged. Store the wheel cover in following: A coin/pierce jack (3), a the trunk until the flat tire is repaired jack handle extension (2), and a or replaced. two-piece wrench (4), or a hex head Once you have removed the wheel jack (1) and two-piece wrench (4).
Page 316 Vehicle Care 10-63 2. Turn the wheel wrench Caution Warning counterclockwise once on each wheel nut to loosen it. Do not Make sure that the jack lift head Getting under a vehicle when it is remove them yet. is in the correct position or you lifted on a jack is dangerous.
Page 317 10-64 Vehicle Care 8. Raise the jack by turning the Warning handle clockwise until it comes in contact with the notch in the Lifting a vehicle and getting under flange. it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training.
Page 318 Vehicle Care 10-65 Warning (Continued) Warning an emergency, a cloth or a paper Never use oil or grease on bolts towel can be used; however, use or nuts because the nuts might a scraper or wire brush later to come loose. The vehicle's wheel remove all rust or dirt.
Page 319 10-66 Vehicle Care snug with the aid of the wheel Warning (Continued) wrench and tighten them with the wheel wrench an additional aftermarket manufacturer when one-quarter of a turn. using accessory locking wheel nuts. See Capacities and Caution Specifications on page 12-2 for original equipment wheel nut Wheel covers will not fit on the torque specifications.
Page 320: Compact Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 10-67 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools 5. Place the foam container inside Compact Spare Tire the flat tire. Align the hole with 1. Replace the wheel wrench and the stow rod. wheel blocks in the tool bag. Warning 6.
Page 321: Jump Starting
10-68 Vehicle Care Stop as soon as possible and check Jump Starting Caution that the spare tire is correctly For more information about the inflated after being installed on the When the compact spare is vehicle battery, see Battery on vehicle.
Page 322 Vehicle Care 10-69 2. Discharged Battery Caution Caution Positive (+) Post 3. Good Battery Negative Ignoring these steps could result If the other vehicle does not have ( ) Post in costly damage to the vehicle a 12-volt system with a negative 4.
Page 323 10-70 Vehicle Care 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. 5. Connect one end of the red Warning (Continued) Turn off all lights and positive (+) cable to the accessories in both vehicles, positive (+) post (2) on the Be sure the battery has enough except the hazard warning discharged battery.
Page 324: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-71 Towing the Vehicle 2. The front tires must be properly Caution inflated. If necessary, move a rear tire to the front to replace a If the jumper cables are Caution flat or damaged tire. connected or removed in the Incorrectly towing a disabled wrong order, electrical shorting vehicle may cause damage to the...
Page 325: Recreational Vehicle
10-72 Vehicle Care 5. After the front tires are on the Recreational Vehicle flatbed adjust the flatbed upward Towing to provide additional clearance between the air dam, fascia, and Recreational vehicle towing means flatbed. towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motor 6.
Page 326 Vehicle Care 10-73 Does the vehicle have the Dolly Towing Caution proper towing equipment? See your dealer or trailering If the vehicle is towed with all four professional for additional advice wheels on the ground, the and equipment drivetrain components could be recommendations.
Page 327: Appearance Care
10-74 Vehicle Care Appearance Care Caution (Continued) Exterior Care products can be obtained from your dealer. Follow all Locks manufacturer directions regarding correct product usage, necessary Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when safety precautions, and absolutely necessary, and have the appropriate disposal of any locks greased after using.
Page 328 Vehicle Care 10-75 washed. This could cause damage calcium chloride and other salts, ice Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle warranty. sap, bird droppings, chemicals from may damage it. Use only industrial chimneys, etc., can If using an automatic car wash, non-abrasive waxes and polishes...
Page 329 10-76 Vehicle Care Aftermarket appearance caps or The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ covers while the lamps are vehicle are aluminum or stainless Lenses, Emblems, Decals and illuminated, due to excessive steel. To prevent damage always Stripes heat generated.
Page 330 Vehicle Care 10-77 Windshield and Wiper Blades can be removed by rubbing with a Caution clean cloth. See Recommended Clean the outside of the windshield Fluids and Lubricants on with glass cleaner. Chrome wheels and other chrome page 11-11. trim may be damaged if the Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Tires vehicle is not washed after driving...
Page 331 10-78 Vehicle Care silicone grease on weatherstrips Finish Damage Caution (Continued) with a clean cloth will make them Quickly repair minor chips and last longer, seal better, and not stick scratches with touch-up materials automatic car wash that uses or squeak. available from your dealer to avoid silicone carbide tire cleaning corrosion.
Page 332 Vehicle Care 10-79 Use a soft bristle brush to remove To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass dust from knobs and crevices on the the interior using the following To clean, use a terry cloth fabric instrument cluster. Using a mild cleaners or techniques: dampened with water.
Page 333 10-80 Vehicle Care Coated Moldings To clean: cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small hidden area for colorfastness before 1. Saturate a clean lint-free Coated moldings should be cleaned. using a commercial upholstery colorfast cloth with water. When lightly soiled, wipe with a cleaner or spot lifter.
Page 334 Vehicle Care 10-81 Caution Caution (Continued) Caution Do not attach a device with a may cause permanent damage. Use of air fresheners may cause suction cup to the display. This Wipe excess moisture from these permanent damage to plastics may cause damage and would surfaces after cleaning and allow and painted surfaces.
Page 335 10-82 Vehicle Care Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the Warning proper floor mat usage: Floor Mats The original equipment floor Do not bleach or dye safety belts. Pull up on the rear of the floor mat mats were designed for your to unlock each retainer and remove.
Page 336: General Information
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil Maintenance Your vehicle is an important changes and tire rotations and investment. This section describes additional maintenance items like the required maintenance for the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper vehicle.
Page 337: Maintenance Schedule
11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. Because of the way people use Maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or Schedule There may need to be more competitive driving. frequent checks and services. The Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services Additional Required Services - service.
Page 338: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-3 Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required 20 000 km/12,000 mi or 12 months. See Wiper Blade Services Every 12 000 km/ When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Replacement on page 10-26. 7,500 mi SOON message displays, have the Check tire inflation pressures.
Page 339 11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect exhaust system Check accelerator pedal for and nearby heat shields for damage, high effort, or binding. loose or damaged parts. Replace if needed. Lubricate body components. See Visually inspect gas strut for Exterior Care on page 10-74. signs of wear, cracks, or other damage.
Page 340 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 341 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Schedule Additional Required and hoses for proper hook-up, comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services - Normal routing, and condition. excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed.
Page 342 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 343 11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance Special Application Additional Schedule Additional Required Services Maintenance and Care Services - Severe (1) Or every two years, whichever Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important comes first. More frequent Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly replacement may be needed if the components every 5 000 km/...
Page 344 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Signs of brake wear may include Battery With a multi-point inspection, your chirping, grinding, or squealing dealer can inspect the hoses and The battery supplies power to start noises, or difficulty stopping. advise if replacement is needed. the engine and operate any Trained dealer technicians have additional electrical accessories.
Page 345 11-10 Service and Maintenance As part of the multi-point vehicle operation at all speeds. Windshield inspection, trained dealer Your dealer sells and services For safety, appearance, and the technicians can visually inspect name brand tires. best viewing, keep the windshield the shocks and struts for signs clean and clear.
Page 346: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Service and Maintenance 11-11 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10-9. ®...
Page 347: Maintenance Replacement Parts
11-12 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 13271190 A3144C Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13271190 CF181 Engine Oil Filter 12605566...
Page 348: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-13 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 349 11-14 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 350: Vehicle Identification
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 351: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.0L L4 Engine 8.0 L 8.5 qt...
Page 352: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2.0L L4 Engine Automatic 0.75 0.90 mm (0.037 Manual 0.035 in) 2.4L L4 Engine Automatic 0.75 0.90 mm (0.037 0.035 in)
Page 353 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Page 354: Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Buick. Normally, any concerns with General Motors ... 13-13...
Page 355 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Buick, remember 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility.
Page 356: Customer Assistance
Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), However, if a customer wishes to Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), write or e-mail Buick, the letter participation in a no-charge or write to: should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration program.
Page 357: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
13-4 Customer Information Canada Center. Any TTY user can (Service History): View communicate with Buick by dialing: printable dealer-recorded service General Motors of Canada Limited 1-800-832-8425. TTY users in records and self-recorded service Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: Canada can dial 1 800 263-3830.
Page 358: Program
GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca buickowner.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the Buick Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
Page 359: Roadside Assistance
Road or Highway: Tow to the chains, or other traction devices. General Motors North America and nearest Buick dealer for Buick reserve the right to make any Service is not provided if a vehicle warranty service, or if the vehicle changes or discontinue the...
Page 360: Program
Customer Information 13-7 Services Specific to permission to get local safety related. If it is, please call emergency road service. You will your dealership, let them know this, Canadian-Purchased Vehicles receive payment, up to $100, and ask for instructions. Fuel delivery: Reimbursement after sending the original receipt If your dealer requests you to bring is up to 7 liters.
Page 361: Collision Damage Repair
13-8 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation is not a by GM for shuttle service. If U.S. It may not be possible to provide a part of the New Vehicle Limited customers arrange their own like vehicle as a courtesy rental. Warranty. A separate booklet transportation, limited Additional Program entitled Limited Warranty and...
Page 362 Customer Information 13-9 value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts center that has GM-trained be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the GM New technicians and comparable collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any equipment. related failures are not covered by Collision Parts Insuring the Vehicle...
Page 363 13-10 Customer Information If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage company may require you to have Repair Process Driver name, address, and insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. In the event that the vehicle requires Genuine GM Original Equipment damage repairs, GM recommends Driver license number.
Page 364: Service Publications Ordering Information
Customer Information 13-11 If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions Current and Past Models company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Technical Service Bulletins and you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. Manuals are available for current repair valuation based on that and past model GM vehicles.
Page 365: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)
13-12 Customer Information Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Reporting Safety Identification (RFID) Statement Defects RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that Reporting Safety Defects vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that pressure monitoring and ignition complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the to the United States system security, as well as in...
Page 366: Government
Administrator, NHTSA defect, notify Transport Canada Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. immediately, and notify General Buick Customer Assistance Center Washington, D.C. 20590 Motors of Canada Limited. Call P.O. Box 33136 Transport Canada at You can also obtain other...
Page 367: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
13-14 Customer Information Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to recorded by your vehicle only if a...
Page 368: Onstar
Customer Information 13-15 ® if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar Infotainment System consent of the lessee; in response If the vehicle is equipped with If the vehicle is equipped with a to an official request by police or ®...
Page 369 13-16 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 370: Onstar Overview
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview vehicle, including location information. See OnStar s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details including OnStar Overview system limitations at OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Page 371: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn OnStar Services Press to get a priority connection Navigation voice commands. to an OnStar Emergency Advisor Requires a specific OnStar available 24/7 to: Emergency subscription plan. Get help for an emergency. With Automatic Crash Response, Obtain the WiFi network name, Be a Good Samaritan or the OnStar system can...
Page 372: Security
OnStar 14-3 Security 4. Follow the voice-guided 2. Say Repeat. System responds commands. with the last direction given, then OnStar provides services including responds with OnStar ready, Using Voice Commands Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote then a tone. During a Planned Route Ignition Block, and Roadside Get My Destination Assistance, if equipped.
Page 373: Connections
14-4 OnStar WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) pressure (if the vehicle is equipped Destination Download: Press with the tire pressure monitoring then request the Advisor to The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that system); or activate remote horn download directions to the provides a high-speed, wireless and lights.
Page 374 OnStar 14-5 OnStar Hands-Free Calling 4. Say Call. System responds: 4. Pick a name tag. System OK, dialing 911. responds: About to store <name This service allows calls to be made tag>. Does that sound OK? and received from the vehicle. Retrieve My Number 5.
Page 375: Vehicle Diagnostics
14-6 OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, and Press to request account transfer...
Page 376 OnStar 14-7 in that area. The wireless service Services for People with OnStar Personal Identification provider must also have coverage, Disabilities Number (PIN) network capacity, reception, and Advisors provide services to help A PIN is needed to access some of technology compatible with OnStar subscribers with physical disabilities the OnStar services, like Remote...
Page 377 14-8 OnStar Potential Issues A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is OnStar cannot perform Remote Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected. Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Advisor may give a verbal route or Assistance after the vehicle has...
Page 378 OnStar 14-9 may unlawfully intercept or access above copyright notice and this or other dealings in this Software transmissions and private permission notice appear in all without prior written authorization of communications without consent. copies. the copyright holder. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED OnStar - software unzip: AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
Page 379 14-10 OnStar Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury, this list of conditions in thereof, including, but not limited Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, documentation and/or other to, different capitalizations), Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, materials provided with the Pocket UnZip, WiZ or Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, distribution.
Page 380 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ..... 10-74 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-23 Interior .
Page 381 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Cautions, Danger, and Headlamps, Front Turn Warnings ......iii Battery ..... . . 10-23 Signal, and Parking CD Player .
Page 382: Driver Information
INDEX Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Courtesy Lamps ....6-5 Devices Air Conditioning ....8-1 Courtesy Transportation Auxiliary .
Page 383 INDEX Dual Automatic Climate Engine (cont'd) Coolant Temperature Control System ....8-3 Filter, Gauge ..... .5-10 Engine Air Cleaner .
Page 384 INDEX Fuel ......9-47 Additives .....9-48 Garage Door Opener .
Page 385: Lane Departure Warning
INDEX How to Wear Safety Belts Lamps (cont'd) Malfunction Indicator ..5-13 Properly ..... . 3-10 Jump Starting .
Page 386: Lower Anchors And Tethers
INDEX Lights (cont'd) Lower Anchors and Tethers Messages (cont'd) Key and Lock ....5-28 Electric Parking Brake ..5-16 for Children (LATCH Engine Oil Pressure .
Page 387: Onstar Additional
INDEX ® OnStar Navigation ... . 14-3 ® OnStar Overview ... . . 14-1 Navigation Park ® OnStar Security ....14-3 ®...
Page 388 INDEX Power (cont'd) Rearview Mirrors ....2-19 Reporting Safety Defects Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-21 Automatic Dimming ...2-19 Canadian Government .
Page 389: Side Blind Zone
i-10 INDEX Securing Child Shifting Restraints ....3-46, 3-48 Into Park ..... .9-21 Safety Belts .
Page 390: Traction Control/Electronic
INDEX i-11 Storage Areas Tires (cont'd) Towing Changing ....10-61 Center Console ....4-2 Driving Characteristics .
Page 391 i-12 INDEX Turn and Lane-Change Vehicle (cont'd) Wheels Remote Start ....2-9 Signals ......6-4 Alignment and Tire Turn Signal Security .

Buick Verano 2015 Owner's Manual

Keys, Doors, and

In Brief 1-1 in Brief

Instrument Panel

Initial Drive Information

Vehicle Features

Performance and Maintenance

3-1 Seats and

Instruments and

Controls

Vehicle Messages

Lighting 6-1 Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting

Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment Trademarks and License Introduction System

Introduction

Radio

Driving and

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Automatic Transmission

Ride Control Systems

Driver Assistance Systems

Trailer Towing

Conversions and Add-Ons

General Information

Quick Links

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