Page 2: Table Of Contents
2015 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
Page 3 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .
Page 4: Using This Manual
à l'adresse Refer to the purchase this manual including, but not limited savant: documentation relating to your to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, Helm, Incorporated specific vehicle to confirm the the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Attention: Customer Service features.
Page 5 Introduction Danger, Warning, and : This symbol is shown when Caution you need to see your owner manual Caution for additional instructions or Caution indicates a hazard that Warning messages found on vehicle information. could result in property or vehicle labels and in this manual describe : This symbol is shown when damage.
Page 6 Introduction : Fuses : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer : Hill Descent Control : LATCH System Child Restraints : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Oil Pressure : Power : Safety Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor ® : Traction Control/StabiliTrak...
Page 7 Introduction NOTES...
Page 8 In Brief In Brief Vehicle Features Infotainment System ..1-16 Radio(s) ..... 1-16 Satellite Radio .
Page 9 In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 10 In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-6. 9. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out 17. Hazard Warning Flashers on of View). See Malfunction page 6-4. 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Indicator Lamp on page 5-13. Lane-Change Signals on Traction Control/Electronic page 6-4.
Page 11: Initial Drive Information
In Brief 22. Climate Control Systems on Initial Drive page 8-1 (If Equipped). Information Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-3 (If This section provides a brief Equipped). overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Page 12: Remote Vehicle Start
In Brief See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote Canceling a Remote Start Power Door Locks Keyless Entry (RKE) System To cancel a remote start, do one of Operation on page 2-4. the following: Remote Vehicle Start Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off.
Page 13: Seat Adjustment
In Brief Windows Press the switch to lower the Seat Adjustment window. Pull the switch to raise it. Power Windows Manual Seats See Windows on page 2-17. Express Windows If equipped, the express window feature allows the windows to be raised or lowered without holding the switch.
Page 14 In Brief Power Seats Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks To adjust a power seat, if equipped: If equipped, press and hold the top To recline: of the control to increase lumbar Move the seat forward or 1. Lift the lever. support. Press and hold the bottom rearward by sliding the control 2.
Page 15: Safety Belts
In Brief To return the seatback to the upright If equipped, the buttons are on the while keeping the seat and the head position: center stack. To operate, the engine restraint height in the proper must be running. position. 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the This feature will heat the cushion See Head Restraints on page 3-2...
Page 16: Mirror Adjustment
In Brief How to Wear Safety Belts Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status Properly on page 3-10. indicator lights on the overhead System console are visible when the vehicle Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-11. is started. See Passenger Airbag Lower Anchors and Tethers for Status Indicator on page 5-12.
Page 17 1-10 In Brief Power Mirrors Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Adjustment Adjustment Adjust the mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle. Manual Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it rearward for nighttime use to avoid the glare of headlamps from behind.
Page 18: Interior Lighting
In Brief 1-11 Tilt and Telescoping Steering Interior Lighting Reading Lamps (If Equipped) Wheel Dome Lamps The interior lamps control in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps. The front reading lamps are in the overhead console. 1.
Page 19: Exterior Lighting
1-12 In Brief For more information, see Dome AUTO: Automatically turns on the Windshield Wiper/Washer Lamps on page 6-6. headlamps at normal brightness, together with the following: Exterior Lighting Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Taillamps License Plate Lamps The windshield wiper/washer lever Front/Rear Sidemarker Lamps is on the right side of the steering : Turns on the parking lamps...
Page 20: Climate Controls
In Brief 1-13 INT: Move the lever up to INT for Climate Control System intermittent wipes, then turn the INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down.
Page 21 1-14 In Brief Automatic Climate Control System Transmission Range Selection Mode 1. Fan Control 8. Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped) 2. A/C (Air Conditioning) Range Selection Mode helps control 9. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 3. Air Delivery Mode Controls the vehicle's transmission and See Climate Control Systems on vehicle speed while driving downhill 4.
Page 22 In Brief 1-15 gears accessible. For example, Electronic Transfer Case 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected, this setting when extra traction is 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears needed, such as on snowy or icy are available.
Page 23: Vehicle Features
1-16 In Brief Vehicle Features Satellite Radio : Press to go to the Home Page. ® MENU: Press to select a menu. Vehicles with a SiriusXM satellite Infotainment System radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM : Press to seek the previous satellite radio subscription can station.
Page 24: Portable Audio Devices
In Brief 1-17 Portable Audio Devices See Bluetooth (Overview) on Cruise Control page 7-25 or Bluetooth This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm (Infotainment Controls - Base (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack and USB Radio) on page 7-27 or Bluetooth port on the front or under the (Infotainment Controls - Base armrest of the center console.
Page 25 1-18 In Brief SET : Press briefly to set the Lane Departure : Use the band to scroll speed and activate cruise control. through the items in each menu. Warning (LDW) If cruise control is already active, 3. MENU: Press to display the DIC use to decrease vehicle speed.
Page 26: Power Outlets
In Brief 1-19 Power Outlets Performance and Press and release to turn on both systems. turn off Maintenance Accessory power outlets can be in instrument cluster. used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone, MP3 StabiliTrak will automatically turn on Traction Control/ player, etc.
Page 27: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
1-20 In Brief stop as soon as possible and inflate change the engine oil and filter. The See Engine Oil Life System on the tires to the recommended oil life system should be reset to page 10-11. pressure shown on the Tire and 100% only following an oil change.
Page 28: Roadside Assistance Program
Program subscription. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1. U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 New Chevrolet owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5.
Page 29 1-22 In Brief NOTES...
Page 30 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-14 Windows Manual Mirrors ....2-14 Keys Power Mirrors .
Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows The combination and size of the Warning (Continued) rings that came with your keys were specifically selected for your the engine will shut off, braking vehicle. The rings are connected to and steering power assist may be the key like two links of a chain to impacted, and airbags may not reduce the risk of unintentionally...
Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows The key is used for the ignition and If a key is lost or damaged, see your 5. Repeat Steps 2 4 two more all door locks. dealer to have a new key made. times. After the third time, turn to ON/RUN;...
Page 33: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation See Radio Frequency Statement on The RKE transmitter functions may page 13-12. work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. If there is a decrease in the RKE Other conditions can affect the operating range: performance of the transmitter.
Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows Battery Replacement when is pressed again within (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release one three seconds. See Vehicle Replace the battery in the time to initiate vehicle locator. The Personalization on page 5-33. transmitter soon if the REPLACE turn signal lamps flash and the horn BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY Pressing...
Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows To replace the battery: Remote Vehicle Start If equipped, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. The climate controls and rear window defogger may also come on. If the vehicle has heated seats and the feature is turned on in vehicle personalization, the heated seats will turn on during colder outside...
Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows There is an emission control A maximum of two remote starts, 2. Immediately press and hold system malfunction and the or a single start with an extension, until the turn signal lamps flash malfunction indicator lamp is on. is allowed between ignition cycles.
Page 37: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Door Locks Power Door Locks Warning (Continued) Warning injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the Unlocked doors can be vehicle whenever leaving it. dangerous. Outsiders can easily enter Passengers, especially through an unlocked door children, can easily open the when you slow down or stop doors and fall out of a moving...
Page 38: Delayed Locking
Keys, Doors, and Windows Delayed Locking Delayed locking can be Automatic door unlocking can be programmed through the Driver programmed through the Driver This feature delays the actual Information Center (DIC). See Information Center (DIC). See locking of the doors until Vehicle Personalization on Vehicle Personalization on five seconds after all doors are...
Page 39: Safety Locks
2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Safety Locks Doors Press to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. The indicator light If equipped, the rear door safety comes on when activated. The Tailgate locks prevent passengers from vehicle must be on, in ACC/ opening the rear doors from inside ACCESSORY, or in Retained the vehicle.
Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Open the tailgate by lifting up on its To remove the tailgate: 2. With the tailgate about halfway handle while pulling the open, lift the right edge of the tailgate down. tailgate from the lower pivot. To shut the tailgate, firmly push it On vehicles with the tailgate upward until it latches.
Page 41: Vehicle Security
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security On Solid: Vehicle is secured The theft-deterrent alarm system will during the delay to arm the system. not arm if the doors are locked with This vehicle has theft-deterrent the key. Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. features;...
Page 42: Immobilizer Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 To avoid setting off the alarm by Immobilizer Operation When trying to start the vehicle, the accident: security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on. Lock the vehicle after all occupants have left the vehicle If the engine does not start and the and all doors are closed.
Page 43: Exterior Mirrors
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows It is possible for the immobilizer Exterior Mirrors Using hood-mounted air deflectors system to learn new or replacement and add-on convex mirror keys. Up to eight keys can be attachments could decrease mirror Convex Mirrors programmed for the vehicle.
Page 44: Heated Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 3. Return the selector switch to the Driving with the Blind Spot 1. When the approaching vehicle is center position. a long distance away, the image Mirror in the main mirror is small and Heated Mirrors near the inboard edge of the mirror.
Page 45: Interior Mirrors
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. When checking for traffic or Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming before changing a lane, look at Rearview Mirror the main driver/passenger side Interior Rearview Mirrors mirror to observe traffic in the If equipped, the mirror will adjacent lane, behind your automatically reduce the glare of the Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear...
Page 46: Power Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a Warning pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up. To reduce the adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, sound, open either a front window especially with the windows...
Page 47 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Press the switch down to lower the 2. Place the ignition in ACC/ to normal operation once the object window, and pull the switch to raise ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/ or condition is removed. the window. START.
Page 48: Rear Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Rear Window Lockout (Crew Rear Windows Sun Visors Cab Only) Sliding Rear Window 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 along the rod.
Page 49 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES...
Page 50 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Use During Adding Equipment to the Pregnancy ....3-15 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-28 Restraints Safety Belt Extender .
Page 51: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash.
Page 52: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Head Restraints The head restraint can be folded Front Seats forward to allow for better visibility Crew Cab when the rear seat is unoccupied. Seat Adjustment To fold the head restraint, press the The vehicle s rear seats have head button on the side of the head restraints in the outboard seating Warning...
Page 53 Seats and Restraints To adjust the seat: To adjust the seat, if equipped: If equipped, press and hold the top of the control to increase lumbar 1. Pull the handle at the front of Move the seat forward or support. Press and hold the bottom the seat.
Page 54 Seats and Restraints Do not have a seatback reclined if Warning (Continued) the vehicle is moving. Manual Reclining Seatbacks The lap belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic Warning bones. This could cause serious You can lose control of the internal injuries.
Page 55 Seats and Restraints 2. Push and pull on the seatback to Press the button once for the make sure it is locked. highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to Heated Front Seats the next lower setting, and then to the off setting.
Page 56: Head Restraints
Seats and Restraints The heated seats will not turn on Rear Seats during a remote start unless they are enabled in the vehicle Rear Seats (Crew Cab) personalization menu. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-6 and On crew cab models, the rear Vehicle Personalization on seatbacks can be folded forward.
Page 57 Seats and Restraints Warning Warning If either seatback is not locked, it A safety belt that is improperly could move forward in a sudden routed, not properly attached, stop or crash. That could cause or twisted will not provide the injury to the person sitting there.
Page 58: Rear Seat Armrest
Seats and Restraints Rear Seat Armrest Safety Belts Warning (Continued) Crew Cab This section of the manual are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts injured or killed. Do not allow properly. It also describes some passengers to ride in any area of things not to do with safety belts.
Page 59: 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 60: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints 3-11 Wear the shoulder belt over the If you are using a rear seating shoulder and across the chest. position with a detachable safety These parts of the body are best belt and the safety belt is not able to take belt restraining attached, see Rear Seats (Crew forces.
Page 61 3-12 Seats and Restraints 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it.
Page 62: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
Seats and Restraints 3-13 later in this section for Adjust the height so the shoulder instructions on use and portion of the belt is on the shoulder important safety information. and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck.
Page 63 3-14 Seats and Restraints After the adjuster is set to the Rear Safety Belt Comfort desired position, try to move it down Guides without pushing the release button to make sure it has locked into Warning position. A safety belt that is not properly Safety Belt Pretensioners worn may not provide the This vehicle has safety belt...
Page 64: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3-15 Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy Now and then, check that the safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely belt reminder light, safety belts, that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone,...
Page 65: Replacing Safety Belt System
3-16 Seats and Restraints Airbag System Warning Warning (Continued) The vehicle has the following Do not bleach or dye safety belts. inspected and any necessary airbags: It may severely weaken them. In replacements made as soon as A frontal airbag for the driver. a crash, they might not be able to possible.
Page 66 Seats and Restraints 3-17 For frontal airbags, the word Here are the most important things Warning AIRBAG is on the center of the to know about the airbag system: steering wheel for the driver and on Because airbags inflate with great the instrument panel for the front Warning force and faster than the blink of...
Page 67: Where Are The Airbags
3-18 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Warning Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children on page 3-30 or Infants and Young Children on page 3-32.
Page 68 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Warning (Continued) or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other...
Page 69: When Should An Airbag
3-20 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the A seat-mounted side impact airbag direction of the impact, and how is designed to inflate on the side of Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. the vehicle that is struck.
Page 70: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-21 What Makes an Airbag Airbags supplement the protection What Will You See after provided by safety belts by Inflate? an Airbag Inflates? distributing the force of the impact more evenly over the In a deployment event, the sensing After the frontal airbags and occupant's body.
Page 71 3-22 Seats and Restraints threshold. You can lock the doors, Additional windshield breakage may Warning and turn off the interior lamps, and also occur from the front outboard turn off the hazard warning flashers passenger airbag. When an airbag inflates, there by using the controls for those Airbags are designed to inflate may be dust in the air.
Page 72: Passenger Sensing
Seats and Restraints 3-23 Let only qualified technicians certain conditions. No other airbag work on the airbag systems. is affected by the passenger Improper service can mean that sensing system. an airbag system will not work The passenger sensing system properly.
Page 73 3-24 Seats and Restraints The system determines that a Warning Warning (Continued) small child is present in a child restraint. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints The system determines that a restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag small child is present in a or killed if the passenger frontal...
Page 74 Seats and Restraints 3-25 anytime the system senses that a 4. Reinstall the child restraint Warning person of adult size is sitting following the directions provided properly in the front outboard by the child restraint If the airbag readiness light ever passenger seat.
Page 75 3-26 Seats and Restraints If the on indicator is still lit, secure If a person of adult-size is sitting in turn the airbag off for some the child in the child restraint in a the front outboard passenger seat, adult-sized occupants. If this rear seat position in the vehicle, and but the off indicator is lit, it could be happens, unbuckle the belt, let...
Page 76: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Seats and Restraints 3-27 Additional Factors Affecting The on indicator may be lit if an purchase a service manual, see object, such as a briefcase, Service Publications Ordering System Operation handbag, grocery bag, laptop, Information on page 13-11. Safety belts help keep the or other electronic device, is put on passenger in position on the seat an unoccupied seat.
Page 77: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
3-28 Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the panel, any of the airbag modules, deployment of the passenger ceiling or pillar garnish trim, airbag(s) or prevent the passenger Airbag-Equipped Vehicle overhead console, front sensors, sensing system from properly side impact sensors, or airbag turning off the passenger airbag(s).
Page 78: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-29 Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need your dealer for service. regularly scheduled maintenance or If the airbag readiness light stays on replacement.
Page 79: Child Restraints
3-30 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that Older Children return to the booster seat.
Page 80 Seats and Restraints 3-31 In a crash, children who are not Warning (Continued) buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be belt. The belt force would then be thrown out of the vehicle. Older applied right on the abdomen. children need to use safety belts That could cause serious or fatal properly.
Page 81: Infants And Young
3-32 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Warning Children the way back into the retractor, Never hold an infant or a child Everyone in a vehicle needs but it cannot do this if it is while riding in a vehicle. Due to protection! This includes infants and wrapped around a child s neck.
Page 82 Seats and Restraints 3-33 weight, height, and age but also Warning (Continued) whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor the front outboard seat, always vehicle in which it will be used. move the front passenger seat as For most basic types of child far back as it will go.
Page 83: Child Restraint Systems
3-34 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Warning Warning (Continued) To reduce the risk of neck and any bony structure. This alone head injury during a crash, infants could cause serious or fatal need complete support. In a injuries. To reduce the risk of crash, if an infant is in a serious or fatal injuries during a rear-facing child restraint, the...
Page 84 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle Warning A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the Forward-Facing Child Seat...
Page 85: Where To Put The Restraint
3-36 Seats and Restraints Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to Whenever possible, children aged crash if the child restraint is not locate the nearest child safety seat 12 and under should be secured in properly secured in the vehicle. inspection station.
Page 86 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Warning (Continued) Warning Warning (Continued) system is fail-safe. No one can Never secure a rear-facing or A rear-facing or forward-facing guarantee that an airbag will not forward-facing child restraint in child restraint can be installed in deploy under some unusual the left rear seating position in an the right rear seating position...
Page 87: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
3-38 Seats and Restraints When securing a child restraint in a properly secure any child restraint in Booster seats use the vehicle s rear seating position, study the the vehicle even when no child is safety belts to secure the child in instructions that came with the child in it.
Page 88 Seats and Restraints 3-39 anchorage system once the Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor combined weight is more than 29.5 kg (65 lbs). The following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in the vehicle. Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments.
Page 89 3-40 Seats and Restraints The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether A child restraint in the rear center single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). seating position must be installed Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment with safety belts as it is not hook (2) to secure the top tether to equipped with lower LATCH...
Page 90 Seats and Restraints 3-41 For extended cab models with rear For extended cab without rear seat seats, there are exposed metal and crew cab models, there are top lower anchors for each rear seating tether anchor symbols to assist you position, attached to the back wall, in locating the top tether anchors.
Page 91 3-42 Seats and Restraints the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position.
Page 92 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Warning (Continued) Warning Caution belts to secure the restraint, Children can be seriously injured Do not let the LATCH following the instructions that or strangled if a shoulder belt is attachments rub against the came with the child restraint and wrapped around their neck.
Page 93 3-44 Seats and Restraints child restraint manufacturer 3.2. Put the child restraint on If the position you are using instructions. See Seat the seat. does not have a head Adjustment on page 3-3 or restraint and you are using 3.3. Route the top tether Power Seat Adjustment on a single tether, route the according to your child...
Page 94 Seats and Restraints 3-45 If the position you are using If the position you are using has a fixed head restraint does not have a head and you are using a single restraint and you are using tether, route the tether a dual tether, route the around the inboard or tether over the seatback.
Page 95 3-46 Seats and Restraints 4. Attach and tighten the lower Extended Cab with Rear Seats Warning (Continued) attachments to the lower anchors. If the child restraint Warning seating position if it can be does not have lower properly installed according to the attachments or the desired Never secure a rear-facing or child restraint manufacturer s...
Page 96 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Extended Cab Rear Seat Cushion forward to properly install the child Warning (Continued) Extension restraint. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-4, Seat The vehicle is equipped with a position. To properly fit the Adjustment on page 3-3 and headrest that is used as a seat rear-facing child restraint, the Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-4.
Page 97 3-48 Seats and Restraints 4. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, adjust the top tether to its full length and attach the top tether hook to the anchor. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following: 2.
Page 98 Seats and Restraints 3-49 at the top of the seatback for the 8. Always reinstall the headrest Warning (Continued) opposite rear seating before the seating position is position (3). used by another occupant. See Even if the passenger sensing Head Restraint/Headrest 5.
Page 99 3-50 Seats and Restraints infant in a rear-facing infant seat or 2.1. Route the top tether If you are using a single a small child in a forward-facing according to your child tether, raise the head child restraint or booster seat is restraint instructions and restraint and route the detected.
Page 100 Seats and Restraints 3-51 Head Restraint/Headrest To remove the head restraint: Removal and Reinstallation Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and 2.2.
Page 101 3-52 Seats and Restraints To reinstall the head restraint: Extended Cab To remove the headrest: 2. If removing the headrest to install a booster seat in the left rear seating position, store the 1. Insert the posts into the holes in headrest in the left rear seat the top of the seatback.
Page 102: Replacing Latch System
Seats and Restraints 3-53 see the instructions in Securing Replacing LATCH System a Child Restraint with the LATCH Parts After a Crash System earlier in this section. 4. Always reinstall the headrest Warning before the seating position is used by another occupant. A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle.
Page 103: Securing Child Restraints
3-54 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that Warning (Continued) forward-facing child restraints have (Rear Seat) a top tether, and that the tether be position is not suitable for child attached. When securing a child restraint in a restraint installation.
Page 104 Seats and Restraints 3-55 child restraint. Also use the seat Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) cushion extension for booster seats that extend past the front A rear-facing or forward-facing front outboard passenger seat. edge of the seat cushion. child restraint can be installed in The passenger could be seriously the right rear seating position injured or killed in a sudden stop...
Page 105 3-56 Seats and Restraints install the child restraint per the 6. Pick up the latch plate, and run child restraint manufacturer the lap and shoulder portions of instructions. See Seat the vehicle's safety belt through Adjustment on page 3-3 and or around the restraint.
Page 106 Seats and Restraints 3-57 7. Push the latch plate into the 8. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 9. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
Page 107 3-58 Seats and Restraints 10. Tighten the top tether. See is used. See Head Restraint/ instructions that came with the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Headrest Removal and child restraint and see Lower Children (LATCH System) on Reinstallation under Lower Anchors Anchors and Tethers for page 3-38.
Page 108 Seats and Restraints 3-59 5. Push the latch plate into the 8. Tighten the top tether. See buckle until it clicks. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on Position the release button on page 3-38. the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if 9.
Page 109: Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
3-60 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints Warning Warning (Continued) (Front Passenger Seat) A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints This vehicle has airbags. A rear restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag seat is a safer place to secure a or killed if the front outboard is off.
Page 110 Seats and Restraints 3-61 Do not secure a child seat in a when you start the vehicle. See position without a top tether anchor Passenger Airbag Status if a national or local law requires Indicator on page 5-12. that the top tether be anchored, or if 2.
Page 111 3-62 Seats and Restraints 8. Tighten the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-38. 9. 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...
Page 112 Seats and Restraints 3-63 To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor, disconnect it.
Page 113 3-64 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
Page 114: Storage Compartments
Storage Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments Crew Cab Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Glove Box ....4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp Cupholders .
Page 115: Center Console Storage
Storage Sunglasses Storage Underseat Storage Center Console Storage Extended Cab Shown, Crew Model If equipped, sunglasses storage is There is storage under the armrest Similar on the overhead console. Press on in the center console. Press the If equipped, there is storage under the cover and release to access.
Page 116 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status Information Displays Indicator ....5-12 Driver Information Controls Charging System Light ..5-13 Center (DIC) .
Page 117: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages ..5-32 Controls Tilt and Telescoping Steering Vehicle Reminder Wheel Messages ....5-33 Steering Wheel Vehicle Speed Messages .
Page 118: Steering Wheel Controls
Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls LO: Use for slow wipes. wipes may occur depending on how long the windshield washer had If equipped, the infotainment system been activated. See Washer Fluid can be operated by using the on page 10-21 for information on steering wheel controls.
Page 119: Compass
Instruments and Controls Wiper Parking The compass system is designed to 4. Press the MENU knob to go to operate for a certain number of the next value. After the last If the ignition is turned to LOCK/ miles or degrees of turn before value is selected, the system will OFF while the wipers are on LO, HI, needing a signal from the GPS...
Page 120: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Setting the Time and Date with To set the date: Power Outlets Touchscreen Controls 1. Press the SETTINGS screen Accessory power outlets can be button from the Home Page, To set the time: used to plug in electrical equipment, then press Time and Date.
Page 121 Instruments and Controls Lift the cover to access and replace Caution Caution when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment Hanging heavy equipment from Warning plugged in for an extended period the power outlet can cause of time while the vehicle is off will damage not covered by the Power is always supplied to the drain the battery.
Page 122: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators...
Page 123: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 124: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls Speedometer Fuel Gauge Caution The speedometer shows the If the engine is operated with the vehicle's speed in either kilometers rpm s in the warning area at the per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). high end of the tachometer, the vehicle could be damaged, and Odometer the damage would not be covered...
Page 125: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
5-10 Instruments and Controls It takes a little more or less fuel When the ignition is on, the fuel Engine Coolant to fill up than the gauge gauge indicates about how much Temperature Gauge indicated. For example, the fuel is left in the tank. gauge indicated the tank was An arrow on the fuel gauge half full, but it actually took a...
Page 126: Safety Belt Reminders
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder There is a passenger safety belt Light reminder light near the passenger There is a driver safety belt airbag status indicator. See reminder light on the instrument Passenger Sensing System on cluster.
Page 127: Airbag Readiness Light
5-12 Instruments and Controls The front passenger safety belt The airbag readiness light comes on Passenger Airbag Status reminder light and chime may turn for several seconds when the Indicator on if an object is put on the seat vehicle is started. If the light does such as a briefcase, handbag, not come on then, have it fixed The vehicle has a passenger...
Page 128: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-13 as a system check. Then, after a check to show the light is working. Warning several more seconds, the status It should go out when the engine is indicator will light either ON or OFF, started. If the airbag readiness light ever or either the on or off symbol, to let If the light stays on or comes on...
Page 129 5-14 Instruments and Controls maintain a clean environment. The Caution Caution (Continued) malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the vehicle is placed in If the vehicle is continually driven could lead to costly repairs not ON/RUN, as a check to show it is with this light on, the emission covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 130 Instruments and Controls 5-15 If towing a trailer, reduce the A few driving trips with the cap Emissions Inspection and amount of cargo being hauled as properly installed should turn the Maintenance Programs soon as it is possible. light off. Depending on where you live, your If the light continues to flash, find a Check that good quality fuel is...
Page 131: Brake System Warning
5-16 Instruments and Controls the ignition is turned to ON/RUN Brake System Warning When the ignition is on, the brake while the engine is off. See your system warning light also comes on Light dealer for assistance in verifying when the parking brake is set. The proper operation of the light stays on if the parking brake The vehicle brake system consists...
Page 132: Up-Shift Light
Instruments and Controls 5-17 vehicle needs service. A chime may This light comes on when an Warning (Continued) also sound when the light comes on up-shift is recommended for best steady. fuel economy. The number the road and carefully stopped, displayed with the arrow indicates If the ABS light is the only light on, have the vehicle towed for...
Page 133: Hill Descent Control Light
5-18 Instruments and Controls Hill Descent Control Light If it does not come on, have the Traction Off Light vehicle serviced. This light is green if LDW is on and ready to operate. This light changes to amber and flashes to indicate that the lane marking has been crossed without using a turn signal in that direction.
Page 134: Stabilitrak ® Off Light
Instruments and Controls 5-19 ® StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-42. ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light Tire Pressure Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, This light comes on briefly when the have the vehicle serviced by your engine is started.
Page 135: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls pressure value shown on the Tire Low Fuel Warning Light Caution (Continued) and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10-49. the oil level is within the operating When the Light Flashes First and range and the oil pressure is still Then Is On Steady low, have the vehicle serviced.
Page 136: Security Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 Security Light High-Beam On Light The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 6-5 for more information. Lamps On Reminder The security light should come on This light comes on when the briefly as the engine is started.
Page 137: Cruise Control Light
5-22 Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Light Information Displays 1. SET/CLR: Press to set, or press and hold to clear, the menu item displayed. Driver Information : Use the band to scroll Center (DIC) through the items in each menu. The DIC displays information about 3.
Page 138 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Trip 1 or Trip 2, Average Fuel and the amount of fuel remaining in Navigation: Used for the OnStar Economy: Displays the current the fuel tank. Fuel range cannot be Turn-by-Turn guidance. See OnStar distance traveled, in either reset.
Page 139 5-24 Instruments and Controls When the remaining oil life is low, Tire Pressure: Displays a vehicle Units: Move to change the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON with the approximate pressures of between Metric or US when the Unit message will appear on the display. all four tires.
Page 140: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Quickly press the SET/CLR button Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and to change the settings for the Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC distance options. indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY LOW START When viewing best AFE, a several some action that may be needed to VEHICLE second press and hold of SET/CLR...
Page 141: Brake System Messages
5-26 Instruments and Controls SERVICE BATTERY Brake System Messages SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST CHARGING SYSTEM This message may be displayed BRAKE FLUID LOW when there is a problem with the On some vehicles, this message This message is displayed when the brake boost assist system.
Page 142: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls 5-27 obstructions, and close the door normal, the air conditioning and turn off the vehicle as soon as it again. Check to see if the message compressor turns back on. You can is safe to do so to avoid severe still appears on the DIC.
Page 143: Engine Power Messages
5-28 Instruments and Controls message remains on, take the Engine Power Messages Fuel System Messages vehicle to your dealer for service. ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW See Engine Oil on page 10-9. This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE may sound when the cooling system...
Page 144: Key And Lock Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-29 Key and Lock Messages Object Detection System LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE Messages REPLACE BATTERY IN If your vehicle has the Lane REMOTE KEY FORWARD COLLISION Departure Warning (LDW) system, ALERT OFF This message displays if a Remote this message may display if the Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter LDW system cannot activate due to...
Page 145: Airbag System Messages
5-30 Instruments and Controls again. If this message still comes See Traction Control/Electronic This system may not allow the on, it means there is a problem. You Stability Control on page 9-42. If this vehicle to shift out of P (Park) if an should see your dealer for service.
Page 146: Security Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-31 This system may not function The vehicle is still safe to drive. Use to appear. See Tire Pressure properly if the airbag readiness light caution while in reduced assist Monitor Operation on page 10-51. is on. See Airbag Readiness Light mode.
Page 147: Transmission Messages
5-32 Instruments and Controls to indicate the location of the low four-wheel-drive system cools down, SERVICE 4WD tire. The low tire pressure warning the message turns off and the If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, light will also come on. See Tire four-wheel-drive system returns to this message may display if a Pressure Light on page 5-19.
Page 148: Vehicle Personalization
Instruments and Controls 5-33 TO EXIT 4WD LOW SHIFT TO VEHICLE IN 4WD LOW Vehicle NEUTRAL This message will display if the Personalization vehicle is driven in Four-Wheel If a four-wheel drive shift out of Use the audio system controls to Drive Low for about 10 minutes Four-Wheel Drive Low is requested, access the personalization menus...
Page 149 5-34 Instruments and Controls Software Information 2. Press Enter to go to the 3. Press BACK on the faceplate confirmation screen. Detailed information for each menu or the screen button to return follows. 3. Re-enter the four-digit code. to the previous menu or exit. Time and Date Press LOCK or UNLOCK to lock or Turn the vehicle to ON/RUN to...
Page 150 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Teen Driver Speed Limiter Key Registration Number of Favorites Shown Teen Driver Speed Warning This allows the key to be registered. Press to set the number of favorites See Register or Unregister a Key to display. Audio Volume Limit in Teen Driver on page 7-36.
Page 151 5-36 Instruments and Controls adjusted to this level. To set the Auto Defog Vehicle Locator Lights maximum startup volume, press + This allows the feature to be turned This feature will flash the exterior to increase or decrease. on or off. lamps and allows the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, and most Vehicle...
Page 152 Instruments and Controls 5-37 Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Select All Doors or Driver Door. When on, this feature will keep the Select and the following may Remote Start Auto Heat Seats driver door from locking when the display: If equipped and turned on, this door is open.
Page 153 5-38 Instruments and Controls Pair New Device select EDIT or press the EDIT Prompt Length button. Type a new number, then Select to pair a new device. See This feature adjusts the voice select SAVE or press the SAVE Pairing under Bluetooth prompt length.
Page 154 Instruments and Controls 5-39 Turn Display Off Clear All Private Data Select to turn the display off. Press Select to clear all private information anywhere on the display area or any from the vehicle. faceplate button to turn the Select Delete or Cancel. display on.
Page 155 5-40 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 156: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-6 Exterior Lamp Controls Cargo Lamp ....6-6 Exterior Lighting Dome Lamps .
Page 157: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Automatically When the headlamps are turned on Exterior Lamps Off turns on the headlamps at normal while the vehicle is on, the Reminder brightness, together with the headlamps turn off automatically following: 10 minutes after the ignition is A reminder chime sounds when the turned off.
Page 158: Flash-To-Pass
Lighting When the high-beam headlamps are Daytime Running To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior on, this indicator light on the lamp control to the off position and Lamps (DRL) instrument cluster will also be on. then release. For vehicles first sold in Canada, off will only work when DRL can make it easier for others to Flash-to-Pass...
Page 159: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting The system may also turn on the Lights On with Wipers (Hazard Warning Flashers): headlamps when driving through a Press this button to make the front If the windshield wipers are parking garage or tunnel. and rear turn signal lamps flash on activated in daylight with the engine and off.
Page 160: Fog Lamps
Lighting change. This causes the turn Fog Lamps When the headlamps are changed signals to automatically flash three to high beam, the fog lamps go off. times. Holding the turn signal lever When the high-beam headlamps are for more than one second will cause turned off, the fog lamps will come the turn signals to flash until the on again.
Page 161: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Cargo Lamp Dome Lamps Instrument Panel Illumination Control The interior lamps control in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps. The cargo lamp provides more light To operate: This feature controls the brightness in the cargo area of the vehicle, of the steering wheel and instrument (Off): Turns the lamps off.
Page 162: Reading Lamps
Lighting Reading Lamps Lighting Features Entry Lighting Some exterior lamps turn on briefly at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. When a door is opened, The rear reading lamps, if equipped, the interior lamps come on if the are in the headliner.
Page 163: Battery Load Management
Lighting on for a set amount of time and then Driver Information Center (DIC), needed. It can temporarily reduce automatically turn off. The interior if equipped, may show the voltage the power demands of some lamps do not come on if the dome moving up or down.
Page 164 Infotainment System Infotainment Phone Introduction Bluetooth (Overview) ..7-25 System Bluetooth (Infotainment Infotainment Controls - Base Radio) ..7-27 Bluetooth (Infotainment Base radio information is included in Controls - Base Connected this manual.
Page 165: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Before driving: Theft-Deterrent Feature Warning Become familiar with the ® TheftLock is designed to operation, faceplate buttons, and Taking your eyes off the road for discourage theft of the vehicle's screen buttons. too long or too often while using radio by learning a portion of the any infotainment feature can Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Page 166: Overview
Infotainment System Overview Infotainment System Overview The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons on the faceplate.
Page 167: Home Page
Infotainment System 5. MEDIA (Favorite Pages) BACK Press to change the audio Press to scroll down through Press to return to the source between USB, AUX, the favorite pages for each previous screen in a menu. and Bluetooth Audio, source. 11.
Page 168 Infotainment System AUDIO: Select the AUDIO screen Pandora (If Equipped) 2. Press the MENU knob to select icon to display the active source it. Do this for each one of the Select the PANDORA icon to begin page. The sources available are four digits.
Page 169 Infotainment System Radio Setup Audible Touch Feedback (If Return to Factory Settings Equipped): Select Audible Touch Press the RADIO button and the Select Return to Factory Settings Feedback to turn feedback off or on. following may display: and the following may display: Auto Volume (If Equipped): This Manage Favorites: Restore Vehicle Settings: This...
Page 170: Software Updates
Bluetooth knob left for more sound from Audio (if equipped), USB, and AUX. the left speakers or right for In the U.S., see www.chevrolet.com more sound from the right AM, FM, or SiriusXM (If Equipped) In Canada, see speakers.
Page 171: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System EQ (Equalizer): Turn the MENU press the MENU knob to select. can be stored in each favorite page knob to highlight. Turn the and the number of favorites can Press BACK to go to the MENU knob to scroll through the be set.
Page 172: Radio Reception
Infotainment System SiriusXM is a satellite radio service Radio Reception things like storms and power lines based in the 48 contiguous United interfere with radio reception. When Frequency interference and static States and 10 Canadian provinces. this happens, try reducing the treble can occur during normal radio SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide on the radio.
Page 173: Multi-Band Antenna
7-10 Infotainment System Multi-Band Antenna A phone or tablet with Internet Using the iPhone connection and the Pandora 1. Plug the device into the USB The multi-band antenna is on the application installed is required. port. The phone screen must be roof of the vehicle.
Page 174 Infotainment System 7-11 The login screen may display on the Pandora Skip Limit (Bookmarks): When selected device. during a track, a choice displays to Pandora limits the number of skips bookmark the artist or track. This allowed on their service. When the Pandora Menus sends the bookmark to the Pandora skip limit is reached,...
Page 175 7-12 Infotainment System For an iPhone, check that the Connection between phone and 3. Wait about 30 seconds, and try USB cable is connected to the radio lost. to connect the device again. See USB port and the screen is Bluetooth (Overview) on An iPhone is connected to both unlocked.
Page 176: Audio Players
Infotainment System 7-13 Action Unavailable. Please Check Audio Players While the USB source is active, Device Connection: A few press the corresponding faceplate conditions for loss of Internet button for the icons on the screen to USB Port connection are: operate USB function: Playing from a USB The connected device loses its...
Page 177 7-14 Infotainment System EQ (Equalizer): If equipped, this There may be problems with The device battery recharges feature adjusts the equalizer operation and function in the automatically while the vehicle is on. settings. See EQ (Equalizer) following situations: When the vehicle is off while a Settings in AM-FM Radio on device is connected using the USB When connecting a device with...
Page 178 Infotainment System 7-15 EQ (Equalizer): If equipped, this 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight feature adjusts the Equalizer and press to select an album and press to select a genre settings. See EQ (Equalizer) in name to view a list of all songs name to view a list of artists of AM-FM Radio on page 7-7.
Page 179: Auxiliary Jack
7-16 Infotainment System Auxiliary Jack Playing from the AUX Jack Bluetooth Audio An auxiliary device is played There is an AUX jack on the front or If equipped, music may be played through the audio system and under the armrest of the center from a paired Bluetooth device.
Page 180: Onstar ® System
Infotainment System 7-17 2. Once paired, go into the audio All devices launch audio differently. Navigation application from the Home Page When selecting Bluetooth Audio as or via the application tray. Select a source, the radio may show as ® OnStar System MEDIA until Bluetooth displays.
Page 181 7-18 Infotainment System Route Preview Press the button below the MUTE Route Preview screen button to mute the Repeat navigation directions. The previous When the system is downloading a audio selection will play. The MUTE route, the only option available is screen button will change to Cancel Route.
Page 182: Voice Recognition
Infotainment System 7-19 Press the button below the Voice Recognition In general there are flexible ways to PREV screen button to display speak commands for completing the the previous maneuver If equipped, voice recognition allows tasks. Most of them, except information, including distance for hands-free operation within the destination entry and voice keypad,...
Page 183 7-20 Infotainment System There are two voice prompt modes selection was made through a voice 1. Press the button below the supported: command. Once the system is able screen button. to complete the task, or the session Long verbal prompts: The longer When voice recognition is is terminated, the voice recognition prompts provide more...
Page 184 Infotainment System 7-21 Helpful Hints for Speaking prompted causes a need for an a phone call is requested and will respond with questions until enough Commands immediate reply, select again details are gathered. and wait for the beep. Voice recognition can understand If the phone number has been commands that are either naturally Speak the command naturally,...
Page 185 7-22 Infotainment System current voice recognition event and voice recognition was initiated, the Switch to XM : Switch bands to plays the prompt Make your Help pop-up will either display on SiriusXM and tune to the last selection from the list using the the instrument cluster or the SiriusXM channel.
Page 186 Infotainment System 7-23 Voice Recognition for Audio Play Genre <genre name> : Play Episode : Begin a dialog to Begin playback of the media enter a specific name. My Media selection identified in the command. Play Episode <episode If browsing My Media when Play Playlist : Begin a dialog to name>...
Page 187 7-24 Infotainment System content in a different way than The restriction is that the command The access commands for playlists, smaller amounts. The system may Play Song must be spoken first; artists, and genres are prohibited limit the options of voice recognition the system will then ask for the song after the number of this type of by not allowing selection of song...
Page 188: Bluetooth (Overview)
Infotainment System 7-25 Pair Phone : Begins the Phone duplicate or rarely used entries. Bluetooth pairing process. Follow If possible, program speed dial instructions on the radio display. or other shortcuts. Bluetooth (Overview) Switch Phone : Select a different Review the controls and Instructions for using the cell phone phone for outgoing calls.
Page 189 7-26 Infotainment System Bluetooth Controls Noise: The system may not Warning (Continued) recognize voice commands if there Infotainment System Controls is too much background noise, such Taking your eyes off the road too as noise from open windows or loud For information about how to long or too often could cause a talking inside the vehicle.
Page 190: Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio)
Infotainment System 7-27 Bluetooth (Infotainment Pairing Information Pairing a Phone or Device Controls - Base Radio) Up to five cell phones can be 1. From the Home Page, turn the paired to the Bluetooth system. MENU knob to access the For information about how to PHONE screen button, then The pairing process is disabled...
Page 191 7-28 Infotainment System on the cell phone to enter the Deleting a Paired Phone 4. Press the button just below the PIN provided in Step 3. If a six CONNECT screen button to 1. From the Home Page, turn the digit code is shown on the phone connect to the highlighted MENU knob, then press to...
Page 192 Infotainment System 7-29 Making a Call Using Contacts The Recent Calls menu allows you To make a call using the Recent to access the phone numbers from Calls menu: and Recent Calls the Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, 1. From the Home Page, turn the For cell phones that support the and Missed Calls menus on the cell MENU knob, then press to...
Page 193 7-30 Infotainment System 2. Turn the MENU knob and press Call Waiting 1. When a call is active, press the to select Keypad. button just below the KEYPAD Call waiting must be supported on screen button. 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the first digit and press to select.
Page 194 Infotainment System 7-31 Switching to Handset or your cell phone manufacturer's user phone, see Connecting to a guide for Bluetooth functions before Different Phone after in this Hands-Free Mode pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth section. To switch between handset or phone is not connected, calls can Pairing a Phone or Device hands-free mode, from the Home...
Page 195 1. From the Home Page, turn the is complete. to select Manage Phones. MENU knob, then press to 6. If Chevrolet MyLink does not select the PHONE screen 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight appear, turn the phone off or button.
Page 196 Infotainment System 7-33 Contacts: Turn the MENU knob to If the phone prompts to allow phone 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight highlight Contacts and press to book download during the pairing the contact and press to select. select. process, select Always Accept and 4.
Page 197 7-34 Infotainment System Making a Call Using the Declining a Call Ending a Call Keypad To decline a call, do one of the To end a call, press the button just following: below the END screen button. To make a call: Press the button just below the 1.
Page 198: Text Messaging
Infotainment System 7-35 Select Call to place a call to the Text Messaging 3. Type a new message and select sender of the text message. NEW MSG when done to add If equipped, the infotainment system the message. Press the Viewing Sender Information may allow text messages to be BACK button on faceplate to go...
Page 199: Teen Driver
7-36 Infotainment System Access or delete Report Card Settings For Ignition Keyed System: data or Teen Driver settings. If the key is not registered, Register or Unregister a Key Teen Driver select Register and follow the instructions. A message displays Any of the vehicle keys can be If equipped, Teen Driver allows keys to confirm successful...
Page 200 Infotainment System 7-37 If the transmitter key is in the Manage Settings Delete Report Card Data transmitter pocket, it will identify The PIN can be used to change The Report Card continues to save whether the transmitter key is these settings: data for all trips until the data is registered or unregistered.
Page 201: Trademarks And License Agreements
7-38 Infotainment System ® ® Trademarks and iPod shuffle , and iPod touch Explicit Language Notice: Channels trademarks of Apple Inc., registered with frequent explicit language are License Agreements in the U.S. and other countries. indicated with an XL preceding the channel name.
Page 202 Infotainment System 7-39 patent rights, copyrights, and trade Schedule I: Gracenote EULA Gracenote logo and logotype, and secrets of Digital Voice the "Powered by Gracenote" logo Systems, Inc. are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the General Requirements: United States and/or other 1.
Page 203 7-40 Infotainment System the restrictions set forth herein with Gracenote Data, the Gracenote accuracy of any Gracenote Data. respect to Gracenote Data shall Software, and Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves the right to also apply to such content and such Gracenote reserves all rights in delete data from the Gracenote content providers shall be entitled to Gracenote Data, the Gracenote...
Page 204 Infotainment System 7-41 USE OF THE GRACENOTE Free Type Project Part C EULA SOFTWARE OR ANY Portions of this software are Copyright 2013, Software Systems GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO copyright © 2013 The FreeType GmbH & Co. KG. All Rights CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE Project (http://www.freetype.org).
Page 205 7-42 Infotainment System expressly granted herein, and retain INCLUDING, WITHOUT UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, all right, title and interest in and to LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES WHETHER IN TORT (INCLUDING all copies of the Software, including OR CONDITIONS OF TITLE, NEGLIGENCE), CONTRACT OR all intellectual property rights NON-INFRINGEMENT, OTHERWISE, FOR DAMAGES,...
Page 206 Infotainment System 7-43 such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft. For more information on the Software, including any open source software license terms (and available source code) as well as copyright attributions applicable to the Runtime Configuration indicated above, please contact the Manufacturer or contact QSSC at...
Page 207 7-44 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 208: Climate Control Systems
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-3 Air Vents Air Vents .
Page 209 Climate Controls some air directed to the floor, (Fan Control): Turn clockwise (Outside Air, (If Equipped)): outboard instrument panel outlets, or counterclockwise to increase or Press to turn on outside air. An and side window vents. decrease the fan speed. There is indicator light comes on.
Page 210: Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Automatic Climate Control System Caution With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be Using a razor blade or sharp controlled. object to clear the inside rear window can damage the rear window defogger. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 211 Climate Controls When the indicator light is on, the Do not cover the solar sensor on the Air Delivery Mode Controls: system is in full automatic operation. top of the instrument panel near the Press , or to change If the air delivery mode or fan windshield.
Page 212 Climate Controls air into the vehicle and the air (Recirculation): Press to turn (Rear Window Defogger): conditioning compressor will run, on recirculation. An indicator light Press to turn the rear window unless the outside temperature is comes on. Air is recirculated to defogger on or off.
Page 213: Air Vents
Climate Controls Heated Mirror: If equipped with Air Vents Operation Tips heated outside rearview mirrors, the Clear away any ice, snow, Adjustable air vents are in the mirrors heat to help clear fog or frost or leaves from air inlets at the center and on the side of the from the surface of the mirror when base of the windshield that could...
Page 214: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Climate Controls Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter reduces dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter will need to be replaced periodically. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11-2. Using the climate control system without an air filter installed is not recommended.
Page 215 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 216 Driving and Operating Driving and Engine Coolant Heater ..9-25 Ride Control Systems Shifting Into Park ... . 9-26 Traction Control/Electronic Operating Shifting out of Park ..9-28 Stability Control .
Page 217: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Trailer Towing Driving Information passenger to handle potential General Towing distractions. Information ....9-57 Distracted Driving Driving Characteristics and Become familiar with vehicle Towing Tips .
Page 218: 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 219: 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 220: 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 221 Driving and Operating Remove any underbody air One of the best ways for successful Loading the Vehicle for deflector, if equipped. Re-attach off-road driving is to control the Off-Road Driving the air deflector after off-road speed. driving. Warning Warning See Hill Descent Control (HDC) on page 9-44 Unsecured cargo on the load When driving off-road, bouncing...
Page 222 Driving and Operating Use headlamps even during the For more information about loading Warning day to make the vehicle more the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits visible. on page 9-14 and Tires on Many hills are simply too steep page 10-41. for any vehicle.
Page 223 Driving and Operating Never try to turn the vehicle Warning Warning around. If the hill is steep enough to stall the vehicle, it If the vehicle has the two speed Heavy braking when going down is steep enough to cause it to automatic transfer case, shifting a hill can cause your brakes to roll over.
Page 224 Driving and Operating If an incline must be driven 3.2. Stay clear of the path the affects steering, accelerating, and across, and the vehicle starts to vehicle would take if it braking. Drive at a reduced speed slide, turn downhill. This should rolled downhill.
Page 225: Driving On Wet Roads
9-10 Driving and Operating Driving in Water vehicle can stall. When going Driving on Wet Roads through water, the brakes get wet Rain and wet roads can reduce and it may take longer to stop. See Warning vehicle traction and affect your Driving on Wet Roads later in this ability to stop and accelerate.
Page 226: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating 9-11 Pass with caution. Warning (Continued) Warning Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. happens, you and other vehicle Using the brakes to slow the Keep the windshield washer fluid occupants could drown. Do not vehicle on a long downhill slope reservoir filled.
Page 227: Winter Driving
9-12 Driving and Operating Stay in your own lane. Do not Drive with caution, whatever the Turn off cruise control on slippery swing wide or cut across the condition. Accelerate gently so surfaces. center of the road. Drive at traction is not lost. Accelerating too Blizzard Conditions speeds that let you stay in your quickly causes the wheels to spin...
Page 228: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 9-13 If the Vehicle Is Stuck Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Slowly and cautiously spin the vehicle and set the fan speed cannot be seen or smelled. It can wheels to free the vehicle when to the highest setting. See cause unconsciousness and even stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
Page 229: Vehicle Load Limits
9-14 Driving and Operating For information about using tire Recovery Hooks Caution chains on the vehicle, see Tire Chains on page 10-61. Warning Do not drive through standing Rocking the Vehicle to Get water if it is deep enough to cover Never pull on recovery hooks It Out the wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust...
Page 230 Driving and Operating 9-15 designed to carry: the Tire and Tire and Loading Information The Tire and Loading Label Loading Information label and Information label also shows the the Certification/Tire label. size of the original equipment tires (3) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (4).
Page 231 9-16 Driving and Operating never exceed XXX kg or Determine the combined XXX lbs." on your vehicle s weight of luggage and cargo placard. being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely Determine the combined exceed the available cargo weight of the driver and and luggage load capacity passengers that will be riding...
Page 232 Driving and Operating 9-17 of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lb) Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lb) 2.
Page 233 9-18 Driving and Operating Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Warning Warning (Continued) The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, In the case of a sudden stop cause loss of control and a fuel, and cargo. or collision, things carried in crash.
Page 234 Driving and Operating 9-19 vehicle goes. If you have to stop When using this upper load Warning (Continued) or turn quickly, or if there is a platform, be sure the load is crash, they will keep going. securely tied down to prevent it When you carry something from shifting.
Page 235: Truck-Camper Loading
9-20 Driving and Operating be necessary. Be sure to weigh 3. GM Approved Accessory Maximum Mounting Points the vehicle before buying and * Equipment Weight installing the new equipment. Structural members (1) and (2) are Side Boxes 113 kg per included in the pickup box design.
Page 236: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-21 Starting and Caution Caution (Continued) Operating broken in. Hard stops with Adding a slide-in camper or new linings can mean similar equipment to the vehicle New Vehicle Break-In premature wear and earlier can damage it, and the repairs replacement.
Page 237: Ignition Positions
9-22 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions This position locks the ignition and 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). steering wheel. It also locks the This can be done while the transmission on automatic vehicle is moving. After shifting transmission vehicles. The key can to N (Neutral), continue to firmly be removed in LOCK/OFF.
Page 238: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating 9-23 On vehicles with an automatic indicator lights. This position can Starting the Engine transmission, the shift lever must be also be used for service and in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch diagnostics, and to verify the proper Caution to LOCK/OFF.
Page 239: Retained Accessory
9-24 Driving and Operating transmission gently to allow the When the engine starts, let go of Caution oil to warm up and lubricate all the key and accelerator. If the moving parts. vehicle starts briefly but then Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the stops again, do the same thing.
Page 240: Engine Coolant Heater
Driving and Operating 9-25 opened. The radio continues to Engine Coolant Heater To Use the Engine Coolant work for up to 10 minutes or until the Heater driver door is opened. 1. Turn off the engine. Accessory Power Outlets (APOs) 2.
Page 241: Shifting Into Park
9-26 Driving and Operating away from moving engine parts. Warning Warning (Continued) If you do not, it could be damaged. overheat and cause a fire, Improper use of the heater cord The length of time the heater should property damage, electric or an extension cord can damage remain plugged in depends on shock, and injury.
Page 242: Torque Lock
Driving and Operating 9-27 Leaving the Vehicle with the If you have to leave the vehicle with Warning (Continued) the engine running, be sure the Engine Running vehicle is in P (Park) and the free to roll, even if the shift lever parking brake is firmly set before Warning is in P (Park).
Page 243: Shifting Out Of Park
9-28 Driving and Operating When you are ready to drive, move The shift lock release is always 3. While holding the shift lever the shift lever out of P (Park) before functional except in the case of an button, move the shift lever to you release the parking brake.
Page 244: Parking Over Things
Driving and Operating 9-29 Parking over Things Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) That Burn There are holes or openings Warning in the vehicle body from Warning damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon modifications that are not monoxide (CO) which cannot be Things that can burn could touch completely sealed.
Page 245: Running The Vehicle While
9-30 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic heavy load, you might notice an increase in the effort to shift out of While Parked Transmission P (Park). See Torque Lock under Shifting Into Park on page 9-26. It is better not to park with the If equipped, there is an electronic engine running.
Page 246 Driving and Operating 9-31 To rock the vehicle back and forth to Warning Caution get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If If you have four-wheel drive, the Shifting out of P (Park) or the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9-13. vehicle will be free to roll even N (Neutral) with the engine...
Page 247 9-32 Driving and Operating D (Drive) can be used when towing In some cases, this could appear to M (Manual Mode): This position a trailer, carrying a heavy load, be a delayed shift, however the allows selection of a range of gears driving on steep hills, or driving transmission is operating normally.
Page 248: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-33 Manual Mode 2. Press the plus/minus button on When the shift lever is moved from the shift lever to select the D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode), a Range Selection Mode desired range of gears for downshift may occur.
Page 249: Tow/Haul Mode
9-34 Driving and Operating Gear before shifting from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode) Range after shifting from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode) Grade Braking is not available when Low Traction Mode Range Selection Mode is active. Low Traction Mode assists in See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-34.
Page 250: Manual Transmission
Driving and Operating 9-35 Manual Transmission shift into 2 (Second). Then, slowly Caution let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Do not rest your foot on the clutch 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth) and pedal while driving or while 6 (Sixth): Shift into 3 (Third), stopped.
Page 251: Drive Systems
9-36 Driving and Operating Shift Indicator Drive Systems Caution Four-Wheel Drive Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could If equipped, four-wheel drive damage the transmission. The engages the front axle for extra repairs would not be covered by traction.
Page 252 Driving and Operating 9-37 turned on, and one will stay on. Shifting into 4 will turn Traction Warning If the lights display momentarily ® Control and StabiliTrak off. See when the ignition is in ON/RUN, but Traction Control/Electronic Stability Shifting the transfer case to none stay on, the knob may have Control on page 9-42.
Page 253 9-38 Driving and Operating The settings are: 1. The ignition must be in ON/RUN 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use and the vehicle must be stopped when extra traction is needed. The N (Neutral): Use only when the or moving less than 5 km/h front axle engages and helps when vehicle needs to be towed.
Page 254 Driving and Operating 9-39 transmission in N (Neutral) and 3. Start the vehicle or turn the 9. Place the transmission shift the ignition in ON/RUN. It is best ignition to ON/RUN. lever in P (Park). See for the vehicle to be moving Recreational Vehicle Towing on 4.
Page 255: Antilock Brake
9-40 Driving and Operating Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it Caution becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to Antilock Brake Shifting the transmission into gear avoid a sudden obstacle, a before the requested mode System (ABS) computer senses the wheels are indicator light has stopped...
Page 256: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-41 suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake Caution leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS. Driving with the parking brake on Using ABS can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or Do not pump the brakes.
Page 257: Brake Assist
9-42 Driving and Operating Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems The Brake Assist feature is This vehicle has an HSA feature, Traction Control/ designed to assist the driver in which may be useful when the stopping or decreasing vehicle vehicle is stopped on a grade Electronic Stability speed in emergency driving...
Page 258 Driving and Operating 9-43 vehicle wheel brakes to assist the When the transfer case (if equipped) If either system fails to turn on or to driver in keeping the vehicle on the is in Four-Wheel Drive Low, the activate, a message displays in the intended path.
Page 259: Hill Descent
9-44 Driving and Operating Turning the Systems Off Adding accessories can affect the button. The Traction Off light vehicle performance. See and On displayed in the instrument cluster Accessories and Modifications on will turn off. page 10-3. If TCS is limiting wheel spin when Hill Descent button is pressed, the system will not turn off until the wheels stop...
Page 260: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating 9-45 HDC can maintain vehicle speeds Cruise Control (37 mph) for at least 30 seconds. between 4 and 30 km/h (3 and must be pressed again to With cruise control a speed of about 19 mph) on an incline greater than re-enable HDC.
Page 261 9-46 Driving and Operating the clutch is pressed for several SET (Set/Coast): Press briefly to seconds. If the cruise control is set the speed and activate cruise being used and the Traction Control control. If cruise control is already (TCS) system or StabiliTrak begins active, use to decrease vehicle to limit wheel spin, the cruise control speed.
Page 262 Driving and Operating 9-47 Resuming a Set Speed The speedometer reading can be Passing Another Vehicle While displayed in either English or metric Using Cruise Control If the cruise control is set at a units. See Driver Information Center desired speed and then the brakes Use the accelerator pedal to (DIC) on page 5-22.
Page 263: Driver Assistance Systems
9-48 Driving and Operating Ending Cruise Control Driver Assistance Warning (Continued) There are four ways to end cruise Systems control: stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, or when following a vehicle too Step lightly on the brake pedal. Forward Collision Alert closely, FCA may not provide a (FCA) System Press...
Page 264 Driving and Operating 9-49 FCA warnings will not occur unless Tailgating Alert Warning (Continued) the FCA system detects a vehicle ahead. When a vehicle is detected, proper condition. Keep the the vehicle ahead indicator will windshield, headlamps, and FCA display green. Vehicles may not be sensors clean and in good repair.
Page 265: System
9-50 Driving and Operating Consider traffic and weather Rear Vision appears on the infotainment screen. conditions when selecting the alert The infotainment screen goes to the Camera (RVC) timing. The range of selectable alert previous screen after approximately timing may not be appropriate for all four seconds once the vehicle is Warning drivers and driving conditions.
Page 266 Driving and Operating 9-51 Rear Vision Camera Error When the System Does Not Messages Seem to Work Properly SERVICE REAR VISION CAMERA The RVC system may not work SYSTEM: This message can properly or display a clear image if: display on the infotainment screen It is dark.
Page 267: Lane Departure
9-52 Driving and Operating Warning Warning (Continued) The LDW system does not steer marking. Always keep your the vehicle. The LDW system attention on the road and may not: maintain proper vehicle position within the lane, or vehicle Provide enough time to avoid damage, injury, or death could a crash.
Page 268: Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-53 If the LDW system is not functioning Fuel properly when lane markings are Use of the recommended fuel is an clearly visible, cleaning the important part of the proper windshield may help. maintenance of this vehicle. When LDW alerts may occur due to tar driving in the U.S.
Page 269: California Fuel
9-54 Driving and Operating higher. Do not use gasoline with an California Fuel Caution octane rating below 87, as it may Requirements cause engine damage and will lower Do not use fuel containing fuel economy. If the vehicle is certified to meet methanol.
Page 270: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Driving and Operating 9-55 Fuels in Foreign gasoline additive recommended by General Motors. It is available at Countries your dealer. If planning to drive in countries Filling the Tank outside the U.S. or Canada, the proper fuel might be hard to find. Check regional auto club or fuel Warning retail brand websites for availability...
Page 271: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-56 Driving and Operating atmosphere. If the fuel cap is not Warning Caution (Continued) properly installed, a message appears on the Driver Information Fuel can spray out on you if you indicator lamp to light, and could Center (DIC) and the check engine open the fuel cap too quickly.
Page 272: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 9-57 Do not tow a trailer during the Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, General Towing Do not fill a container while it or other parts. is inside a vehicle, in a Information Then during the first 800 km vehicle's trunk, pickup bed,...
Page 273 9-58 Driving and Operating combination moving and then apply the left. To move the trailer to the Warning (Continued) the trailer brake controller by hand right, move your hand to the right. to be sure the brakes work. Always back up slowly and, Fully open the air outlets on if possible, have someone During the trip, check occasionally...
Page 274 Driving and Operating 9-59 important to check occasionally to engine overheating. To avoid this, 2. Have someone place chocks be sure the trailer bulbs are still let the engine run while parked, under the trailer wheels. working. preferably on level ground, with the 3.
Page 275 9-60 Driving and Operating Maintenance when Trailer Warning Caution Towing The vehicle needs service more The driver can lose control when Pulling a trailer improperly can often when pulling a trailer. See pulling a trailer if the correct damage the vehicle and result in Maintenance Schedule on equipment is not used or the costly repairs not covered by the...
Page 276 Driving and Operating 9-61 Successful, safe trailering takes passengers, and cargo in the tow correct equipment, and it has to be vehicle must be subtracted from the used properly. trailer weight rating. The following information has many Use the following chart to determine time-tested, important trailering tips how much the vehicle can weigh, and safety rules.
Page 277 9-62 Driving and Operating Engine Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 2.5L L4 4.10 1 587 kg (3,500 lb) 3 856 kg (8,500 lb) 3.6L V6 3.42 3 175 kg (7,000 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb) (a) The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment, and conversions.
Page 278: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-63 sure not to exceed the GVWR limit Towing Equipment Weight-Distributing Hitch for the vehicle, or the RGAWR, with Adjustment Hitches the tow vehicle and trailer fully A weight distributing hitch may be loaded for the trip including the The correct hitch equipment helps useful with some trailers.
Page 279 9-64 Driving and Operating Safety Chains Trailer Wiring Harness the headlamps as a second way to boost the vehicle system and Always attach chains between the For vehicles not equipped with charge the battery. vehicle and the trailer. Cross the heavy-duty trailering, a harness is safety chains under the tongue of secured underneath the left side of...
Page 280 Driving and Operating 9-65 Blue: Trailer Brake power to When pulling a heavy trailer or a trailer connector large or heavy load in stop-and-go traffic. To remove the left side kick panel, start at the front of the panel pulling When pulling a heavy trailer or a toward the rear of the vehicle and lift large or heavy load in busy...
Page 281: Trailer Sway
9-66 Driving and Operating Trailer Sway Conversions and Warning Control (TSC) Add-Ons Even if the vehicle is equipped Vehicles with StabiliTrak have a with TSC, trailer sway could result Add-On Electrical TSC feature. Trailer sway is in loss of control and the vehicle unintended side-to-side motion of a Equipment could crash.
Page 282 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Fan ....10-21 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Washer Fluid ....10-21 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Brakes .
Page 283 10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Appearance Care General Information Operation ....10-51 Exterior Care ....10-82 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Inspection .
Page 284: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 of California to cause cancer and Accessories and dealer to accessorize the vehicle birth defects or other reproductive using genuine GM Accessories Modifications harm. Engine exhaust, many parts installed by a dealer technician. and systems, many fluids, and Adding non dealer accessories or Also, see Adding Equipment to the some component wear by-products...
Page 285: 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 3-27. Keep a record with all parts receipts Warning and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed.
Page 286 Vehicle Care 10-5 To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are properly installed. 2. Lower the hood to 20 cm (8 in) above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches. Check to make sure the hood is firmly closed by lifting up on the front edge of the hood.
Page 287 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.5L L4 Engine...
Page 288 Vehicle Care 10-7 1. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 10-17. 2. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10-14. 3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 10-9. 4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View).
Page 289 10-8 Vehicle Care 3.6L V6 Engine...
Page 290: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-9 1. Coolant Surge Tank and Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Pressure Cap. See Engine It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine Coolant on page 10-17. oil level at each fuel fill. In order to performance and long life, careful 2.
Page 291 10-10 Vehicle Care When to Add Engine Oil Selecting the Right Engine Oil Caution Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil Do not add too much oil. Oil specification and viscosity grade. levels above or below the See Recommended Fluids and acceptable operating range Lubricants on page 11-12.
Page 292: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-11 of the appropriate viscosity grade, containing used engine oil. See the Caution always select an oil of the correct manufacturer's warnings about the specification. See Specification use and disposal of oil products. Failure to use the recommended earlier in this section for more Used oil can be a threat to the engine oil can result in engine...
Page 293 10-12 Vehicle Care On some vehicles, when the system If the system is ever reset The oil life system can also be reset has calculated that oil life has been accidentally, the oil must be as follows: diminished, a CHANGE ENGINE changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) 1.
Page 294: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-13 Automatic Transmission Change the fluid and filter at the Adding fluid will not correct a leak. intervals listed in Maintenance A fluid loss in this system could Fluid Schedule on page 11-2, and be sure indicate a problem. Have the to use the fluid listed in system inspected and repaired.
Page 295: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
10-14 Vehicle Care front of the reservoir. The brake/ How to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace the engine air hydraulic clutch fluid system should cleaner/filter: Cleaner/Filter be closed and sealed. 1. Remove the screws (1) on top of To inspect the air cleaner/filter, Do not remove the cap to check the the engine air cleaner/filter...
Page 296 Vehicle Care 10-15 4. Lift the filter cover housing away Caution from the engine air cleaner/filter housing. If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt 5. Pull out the filter. can easily get into the engine, which could damage it. Always 6.
Page 297: Cooling System
10-16 Vehicle Care Cooling System Warning The cooling system allows the Heater and radiator hoses, and engine to maintain the correct other engine parts, can be very working temperature. hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak.
Page 298: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-17 What to Use This mixture: Caution (Continued) Gives freezing protection down Warning to 37°C ( 34°F) outside vehicle warranty. Always use temperature. DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant Adding only plain water or some in the vehicle. Gives boiling protection up to other liquid to the cooling system 129°C (265°F) engine can be dangerous.
Page 299 10-18 Vehicle Care If coolant is visible but the coolant Caution (Continued) Caution level is not at or above the mark pointed to, add a 50/50 mixture of proper mixture of engine coolant This vehicle has a specific clean, drinkable water and for the cooling system.
Page 300: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 10-19 reaches the mark pointed to on the front of the coolant surge tank. 5. Replace the cap tightly. Caution The coolant surge tank pressure cap can be removed when the If the pressure cap is not tightly cooling system, including the surge installed, coolant loss and tank pressure cap and upper...
Page 301 10-20 Vehicle Care If the decision is made not to lift the If the overheat warning is displayed Warning (Continued) hood when this warning appears, with no sign of steam: get service help right away. See 1. Turn the air conditioning off. the vehicle until it cools down.
Page 302: Engine Fan
Vehicle Care 10-21 If there is no sign of steam, idle the Washer Fluid Caution engine for three minutes while What to Use parked. If the warning is still Do not use engine coolant displayed, turn off the engine until it When windshield washer fluid needs (antifreeze) in the windshield cools down.
Page 303: Brakes
10-22 Vehicle Care Brakes Some driving conditions or climates performance expected can change can cause a brake squeal when the in many other ways if the wrong Disc brake pads have built-in wear brakes are first applied or lightly replacement brake parts are indicators that make a high-pitched applied.
Page 304: Checking Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-23 There are only two reasons why the Warning brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it The brake fluid level goes down can spill on the engine and burn, because of normal brake lining if the engine is hot enough.
Page 305: Battery
10-24 Vehicle Care Always clean the brake fluid Caution (Continued) Warning reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This be replaced. Do not let WARNING: Battery posts, helps keep dirt from entering the someone put in the wrong terminals, and related reservoir.
Page 306: Four-Wheel Drive
Vehicle Care 10-25 Infrequent Usage: Remove the How to Check Lubricant When to Change Lubricant black, negative ( ) cable from the Refer to Maintenance Schedule on battery to keep the battery from page 11-2 to determine how often to running down.
Page 307: Rear Axle
10-26 Vehicle Care How to Check Lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of Also, if a vehicle has just been the fill plug (2) hole. Use care not to driven before checking the fluid overtighten the plug. level, it may appear lower than normal because fluid has traveled What to Use out along the axle tubes and has...
Page 308: Starter Switch Check
Vehicle Care 10-27 How to Check Lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of 2. Apply both the parking brake the fill plug (2) hole. Use care not to and the regular brake. overtighten the plug. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off What to Use the engine immediately if it...
Page 309: Function Check
10-28 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission normal effort. If the shift lever Park Brake and P (Park) moves out of P (Park), contact Shift Lock Control Mechanism Check your dealer for service. Function Check Warning Ignition Transmission Warning Lock Check When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move.
Page 310: Wiper Blade Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-29 To check the P (Park) 2. Press the button (2) in the Caution (Continued) mechanism's holding ability: middle of the wiper arm With the engine running, shift to connector, and pull the wiper occurs would not be covered by P (Park).
Page 311: Replacement
10-30 Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement Parking Lamps should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10-33. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
Page 312: Taillamps, Turn Signal
Vehicle Care 10-31 Headlamp Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up 1. Open the hood. Lamps 2. Remove the headlamp bulb cover by turning it 1. Open the tailgate. counterclockwise. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly and pull it straight out.
Page 313: Center High-Mounted
10-32 Vehicle Care Center High-Mounted To replace one of these bulbs: Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp 9. Verify the retainer ring is in the proper position. If the retainer ring is out of position, it will not 1. Remove the two screws and lift engage.
Page 314: Replacement Bulbs
Vehicle Care 10-33 Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Exterior Lamp Bulb Electrical System Number Low-Beam H11 LL Overload Headlamp Back-up Lamp 921 (W16W) Stoplamp/Taillamp/ 7443 W21/ The vehicle has fuses to protect Back-up Lamp* 1156 Turn Signal Lamp 5W LL-T against an electrical system Cargo Lamp...
Page 315: Fuses
10-34 Vehicle Care Windshield Wipers Look at the silver-colored band Lift the cover to access the fuse inside the fuse. If the band is broken block. If the wiper motor overheats due to or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure heavy snow or ice, the windshield you replace a bad fuse with a new Caution...
Page 316 Vehicle Care 10-35...
Page 317 10-36 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and (2 pin) (2 pin) features shown. Traction Control Fuel System Mini Fuses Usage Module Control Module (2 pin) Not Used Not Used Traction Control...
Page 318 Vehicle Care 10-37 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage J-Case Usage (2 pin) (2 pin) Fuses (Low Profile) Not Used Electric Power Steering Antilock Brake Not Used System Pump Not Used Not Used Trailer Brake Battery Regulated Not Used Control Module Voltage Control Washer Pump Rear Window...
Page 319: Block
10-38 Vehicle Care The instrument panel fuse block is Midi Fuses Usage Mini Relays Usage behind the passenger side cowl side Powertrain Not Used trim panel. Remove the plastic nut at the front of the cover, then pull Run/Crank the cover away from the trim panel Micro Usage Rear Window...
Page 320 Vehicle Care 10-39 Micro Usage Fuse (2 Pin) Body Control Module 1 Steering Wheel Controls Body Control Module 2 Mirror Window Module Instrument Cluster Not Used Body Control Module 8 Not Used Radio/HMI Body Control Module 6 Not Used The vehicle may not be equipped Body Control with all of the fuses, relays, and Module 4...
Page 321 10-40 Vehicle Care Micro Usage Micro Usage Micro Usage Fuse Fuse J-Case (2 Pin) (2 Pin) Fuse Not Used Discrete Logic Ignition Not Used Sensor Amplifier (if equipped) Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Micro Usage Fuse...
Page 322: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care 10-41 Wheels and Tires J-Case Usage Warning (Continued) Fuse Tires and a serious crash. See Auxiliary Power Outlet Vehicle Load Limits on Every new GM vehicle has page 9-14. high-quality tires made by a Mini Fuse Usage (2 Pins) Underinflated tires pose leading tire manufacturer.
Page 323: All-Season Tires
10-42 Vehicle Care All-Season Tires Winter Tires Warning (Continued) This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not originally Worn or old tires can all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter cause a crash. If the tread designed to provide good overall tires are designed for increased performance on most road surfaces...
Page 324: All-Terrain Tires
Vehicle Care 10-43 Use only radial ply tires of the Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the same size, load range, and Tire Size illustration later in this Useful information about a tire is speed rating as the original section.
Page 325 10-44 Vehicle Care digits represent the week (01 performance factors: treadwear, 52) and the last two digits, the traction, and temperature year. For example, the third resistance. For more information week of the year 2010 would see Uniform Tire Quality have a four-digit DOT date Grading on page 10-59.
Page 326: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 10-45 spare tire, see Compact Spare information on tire pressure and Tire Designations Tire on page 10-72 and If a Tire inflation see Tire Pressure on Tire Size Goes Flat on page 10-62. page 10-49. The following is an example of a (3) Tire Identification Number (6) Tire Size A combination of...
Page 327: Tire Terminology And Definitions
10-46 Vehicle Care (3) Aspect Ratio A two-digit is certified to carry. The speed Belt A rubber coated layer of number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a cords between the plies and the height-to-width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load. tread.
Page 328 Vehicle Care 10-47 maximum capacity of fuel, oil, GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Maximum Load Rating and coolant, but without Rating for the rear axle. See load rating for a tire at the passengers and cargo. Vehicle Load Limits on maximum permissible inflation page 9-14.
Page 329 10-48 Vehicle Care model name molding that is Sidewall The portion of a tire tire's traction, temperature, and higher or deeper than the same between the tread and the bead. treadwear. Ratings are moldings on the other sidewall determined by tire Speed Rating of the tire.
Page 330: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-49 recommended inflation pressure. How the vehicle is loaded Caution (Continued) See Tire and Loading affects vehicle handling and ride Information Label under Vehicle comfort. Never load the vehicle Reduced fuel economy. Load Limits on page 9-14. with more weight than it was Overinflated tires, or tires that designed to carry.
Page 331: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-50 Vehicle Care the vehicle has not been driven Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly for at least three hours or no System under-inflated. more than 1.6 km (1 mi). The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire Remove the valve cap from the (TPMS) uses radio and sensor...
Page 332: Operation
Vehicle Care 10-51 The TPMS malfunction indicator is See Radio Frequency Statement on located on the instrument cluster. combined with the low tire pressure page 13-12. If the warning light comes on, stop telltale. When the system detects a as soon as possible and inflate the Tire Pressure Monitor malfunction, the telltale will flash for tires to the recommended pressure...
Page 333 10-52 Vehicle Care A Tire and Loading Information label light and DIC message should Caution (Continued) shows the size of the original go off after the road tire is equipment tires and the correct replaced and the sensor the GM approved tire sealant inflation pressure for the tires when matching process is performed available through your dealer or...
Page 334 Vehicle Care 10-53 Replacement tires or wheels do performed after replacing a spare The TPMS sensor matching not match the original equipment tire with a road tire containing the process is: tires or wheels. Tires and wheels TPMS sensor. The malfunction light 1.
Page 335: Tire Inspection
10-54 Vehicle Care The tire has a bump, bulge, 7. Start with the driver side 12. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. or split. front tire. 13. Set all four tires to the 8. Place the relearn tool against recommended air pressure The tire has a puncture, cut, the tire sidewall, near the valve level as indicated on the Tire...
Page 336: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care 10-55 See When It Is Time for New See Tire Pressure on Warning (Continued) Tires on page 10-55 and Wheel page 10-49 and Vehicle Load Replacement on page 10-60. Limits on page 9-14. towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor remove all rust or dirt.
Page 337: Buying New Tires
10-56 Vehicle Care maintenance affect how fast aging driving. When storing a vehicle for takes place. GM recommends that at least a month, remove the tires or tires, including the spare if raise the vehicle to reduce the equipped, be replaced after six weight from the tires.
Page 338 Vehicle Care 10-57 number is molded onto the tire's necessary to replace only one Warning (Continued) sidewall near the tire size. If the axle set of worn tires, place the tires have an all-season tread new tires on the rear axle. This vehicle may have a design, the TPC Spec number different size spare than the...
Page 339: Different Size Tires And Wheels
10-58 Vehicle Care low-pressure warning if non-TPC or All-Wheel Drive, the performance Warning (Continued) of these systems can also be Spec rated tires are installed. affected. See Tire Pressure Monitor suddenly and cause a crash. System on page 10-50. Use only radial-ply tires with Warning the wheels on the vehicle.
Page 340: Uniform Tire Quality
Vehicle Care 10-59 Uniform Tire Quality must also conform to federal one-half (1½) times as well on safety requirements and the government course as a tire Grading additional General Motors Tire graded 100. The relative The following information relates Performance Criteria (TPC) performance of tires depends to the system developed by the standards.
Page 341: Wheel Alignment And Tire
10-60 Vehicle Care tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum vibrating when driving on a smooth road, the tires and wheels may need acceleration, cornering, required by law. Warning: The to be rebalanced. See your dealer hydroplaning, or peak traction temperature grade for this tire is for proper diagnosis.
Page 342: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-61 Used Replacement Wheels Warning Warning (Continued) Warning Using the wrong replacement the brakes, suspension, or other wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel vehicle parts. The area damaged Replacing a wheel with a used nuts can be dangerous. It could by the tire chains could cause you one is dangerous.
Page 343: If A Tire Goes Flat
10-62 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat Caution Warning It is unusual for a tire to blowout If the vehicle has a tire size other Driving on a flat tire will cause while driving, especially if the tires than 255/65R17 AT, 265/60R18 or permanent damage to the tire.
Page 344 Vehicle Care 10-63 Warning (Continued) Warning Warning (Continued) 6. Place wheel blocks, changing a flat tire. If it is used for Changing a tire can be if equipped, on both sides of anything else, you or others could dangerous. The vehicle can slip the tire at the opposite be badly injured or killed if the off the jack and roll over or fall...
Page 345: Tire Changing
10-64 Vehicle Care Tire Changing Extended Cab Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Crew Cab To access and remove the jack and tools: 3. Fold the rear seat to access the jack. 1. Jack Cover 4. Turn the knob on the jack (2) 2.
Page 346 Vehicle Care 10-65 1. Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper. Insert the ignition key, turn, and pull straight out to remove the spare tire lock (8), if equipped. 3. Turn the knob on the jack (1) 1. Spare Tire (Valve Stem counterclockwise to lower the Pointed Down) jack head to release the jack...
Page 347 10-66 Vehicle Care 3. Insert the hoist end (open end) (10) of the extension through the hole (9) in the rear bumper. Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel wrench. Be sure the hoist end of the extension (10) connects to the hoist shaft.
Page 348 Vehicle Care 10-67 3. Use the wheel wrench and turn it counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts. Do not remove the wheel nuts yet. 2. If the wheel has a center cap that covers the lug nuts, place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in each of the slots in Rear Position the cap, and gently pry it out.
Page 349 10-68 Vehicle Care the ground so there is enough Warning Warning (Continued) room for the spare tire to fit under the wheel well. Getting under a vehicle when it is changing a wheel, remove any lifted on a jack is dangerous. rust or dirt from places where the If the vehicle slips off the jack, wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 350 Vehicle Care 10-69 Warning Warning (Continued) Warning Never use oil or grease on bolts come off and cause a crash. Wheel nuts that are improperly or or nuts because the nuts might If any stud is damaged because incorrectly tightened can cause come loose.
Page 351 10-70 Vehicle Care When reinstalling the regular wheel Caution (Continued) Caution and tire, also reinstall the center cap. Place the cap on the wheel sequence and to the proper Storing an aluminum wheel with a and push it into place until it seats. torque specification.
Page 352 Vehicle Care 10-71 2. Pull the cable and spring through the center of the wheel. Tilt the wheel retainer plate down and through the center wheel. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel. 4. Insert the hoist end (10) through the hole (9) in the rear bumper and onto the hoist shaft.
Page 353: Compact Spare Tire
10-72 Vehicle Care support bracket (1). Push, pull, extensions (3) in the bag, as shown, and then try to turn the tire. If the so it can be properly stored in the tire moves, use the wheel storage compartment. wrench to tighten the cable. Be sure to fully tighten the wing 8.
Page 354: Full-Size Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 10-73 Stop as soon as possible and check Caution Caution that the spare tire is correctly inflated after being installed on the When the compact spare is If the vehicle has four-wheel drive vehicle. The compact spare tire is installed, do not take the vehicle and a different size spare tire is designed for temporary use only.
Page 355: Jump Starting
10-74 Vehicle Care If equipped with a temporary use The vehicle may have a different Jump Starting full-size spare tire, it is indicated on size spare tire than the road tires For more information about the the tire sidewall. See Tire Sidewall originally installed on the vehicle.
Page 356 Vehicle Care 10-75 The jump start positive terminal on Warning the discharged battery (2) is located in the engine compartment on the Batteries can hurt you. They can driver side of the vehicle. be dangerous because: The jump start positive terminal (3) They contain acid that can and negative terminal (4) are on the burn you.
Page 357 10-76 Vehicle Care 2. Position the two vehicles so that Warning Warning they are not touching. 3. Set the parking brake firmly and An electric fan can start up even Fans or other moving engine put the shift lever in P (Park) when the engine is not running parts can injure you badly.
Page 358: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-77 9. Start the engine in the vehicle Towing the Vehicle recreational vehicle towing are with the good battery and run dinghy and dolly towing. Dinghy the engine at idle speed for at towing is towing the vehicle with all Caution least four minutes.
Page 359 10-78 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not Warning be towed with all four wheels on the Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles ground. Shifting a four-wheel-drive Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park).
Page 360 Vehicle Care 10-79 R (Reverse) and then to D non-conductive material to 2. Set the parking brake, then shift (Drive). There should be no prevent any contact with the the transmission to P (Park), and movement of the vehicle while negative battery terminal.
Page 361 10-80 Vehicle Care 10. Reset any lost presets. Front Towing (Front Wheels Off Caution the Ground) Four-Wheel-Drive The outside temperature Vehicles display will default to 0 °C If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is (32 °F) but will reset with towed with the rear wheels on the normal usage.
Page 362 Vehicle Care 10-81 8. Release the parking brake only 2. Set the parking brake. See Warning after the vehicle being towed is Parking Brake on page 9-41. firmly attached to the tow 3. Put the transmission in P (Park). Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
Page 363: Appearance Care
10-82 Vehicle Care To dolly tow a four-wheel-drive Appearance Care Caution (Continued) vehicle from the rear: 1. Drive the rear wheels onto the Exterior Care products can be obtained from dolly. your dealer. Follow all Locks manufacturer directions regarding 2. Set the parking brake. See correct product usage, necessary Locks are lubricated at the factory.
Page 364 Vehicle Care 10-83 washed. This could cause damage repaired. Foreign materials such as Caution that would not be covered by the calcium chloride and other salts, ice vehicle warranty. melting agents, road oil and tar, tree Machine compounding or sap, bird droppings, chemicals from If using an automatic car wash, aggressive polishing on a industrial chimneys, etc., can...
Page 365 10-84 Vehicle Care The bright metal moldings on the rinse the bedliner surface following emblems, decals and stripes. Follow vehicle are aluminum. To prevent a chemical spill to avoid permanent instructions under "Washing the damage always follow these damage. Vehicle" previously in this section. cleaning instructions: Spray-in bedliners can fade from Lamp covers are made of plastic,...
Page 366 Vehicle Care 10-85 Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Tires Caution cloth or paper towel soaked with Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to windshield washer fluid or a mild clean the tires. Failure to clean lamps properly detergent. Wash the windshield can cause damage to the lamp thoroughly when cleaning the cover that would not be covered...
Page 367 10-86 Vehicle Care Steering, Suspension, and Caution Caution (Continued) Chassis Components Chrome wheels and other chrome automatic car wash that uses Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis trim may be damaged if the silicone carbide tire cleaning components for damaged, loose, vehicle is not washed after driving brushes.
Page 368 Vehicle Care 10-87 underbody. Take care to thoroughly Chemical Paint Spotting Your dealer may have products for clean any areas where mud and cleaning the interior. Use cleaners Airborne pollutants can fall upon other debris can collect. specifically designed for the and attack painted vehicle surfaces surfaces being cleaned to prevent causing blotchy, ring-shaped...
Page 369 10-88 Vehicle Care Never use a brush with stiff Fabric/Carpet/Suede Caution bristles. Start by vacuuming the surface Never rub any surface using a soft brush attachment. If a To prevent scratching, never use aggressively or with excessive rotating brush attachment is being abrasive cleaners on automotive pressure.
Page 370 Vehicle Care 10-89 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, center. Rotate the cleaning cloth Radio Displays Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and to a clean area frequently to Natural Open Pore Wood For vehicles with high gloss...
Page 371 10-90 Vehicle Care Care of Safety Belts Use the following guidelines for Caution (Continued) proper floor mat usage: Keep belts clean and dry. The original equipment floor solvents can permanently change mats were designed for your the appearance and feel of Warning vehicle.
Page 372 Vehicle Care 10-91 Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock each retainer and remove. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snapping into position. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place.
Page 373 10-92 Vehicle Care NOTES...
Page 374: 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 375: 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 376: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-3 Visually inspect windshield wiper for up to a year. The engine oil and poor air quality, or areas with high blades for wear, cracking, filter must be changed at least once dust levels. Replacement may also or contamination.
Page 377 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check restraint system Check accelerator pedal for components. See Safety System damage, high effort, or binding. Check on page 3-15. Replace if needed. Visually inspect fuel system for Visually inspect gas strut for damage or leaks. signs of wear, cracks, or other damage.
Page 378 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) Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2) Inspect evaporative control system.
Page 379 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Or every five years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. See Cooling System on Services - Normal page 10-16. (1) Or every two years, whichever (6) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. More frequent comes first.
Page 380 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) Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2) Inspect evaporative control system.
Page 381 11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Extreme service for vehicles Special Application Schedule Additional Required mainly driven off-road in four-wheel Services Services - Severe drive or used in farming, mining, forestry, or Department of Natural (1) Or every two years, whichever Severe Commercial Use Resources (DNR).
Page 382 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
Page 383 11-10 Service and Maintenance Hoses Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread or sidewall; or a bulge or Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control split in the tire. be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride.
Page 384 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Wheel Alignment Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance. provide a clear view. Signs that the alignment may Signs of wear include streaking, need to be adjusted include skipping across the windshield,...
Page 385: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
Page 386 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Front and Rear Axle SAE 75W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88863089, in Canada 88863090).
Page 387: Maintenance Replacement Parts
11-14 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 94775933 A3195C Oil Filter 2.5L L4 12640445 PF64 3.6L V6 19303249...
Page 388: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-15 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 389 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 390: 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 391: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
Page 392: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 2.5L L4 0.95 1.10mm (0.037 0.043 in) 3.6L V6 0.95 1.10mm (0.037 0.043 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing V6 Engines L4 Engines...
Page 393 12-4 Technical Data NOTES...
Page 394: Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
Page 395 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be...
Page 396: Customer Assistance
Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
Page 397: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Online Owner Experience 1-800-263-3777 (English) (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com 1-800-263-7854 (French) (Warranty Tracking 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Information): Track the vehicle s The Chevrolet online owner Telephone devices (TTYs)) warranty information. experience allows interaction with Roadside Assistance: Chevrolet and keeps important (Recall Information): View...
Page 398: Program
GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca (Canada) chevroletowner.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Visit the Chevrolet Owner Centre: for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help representatives. Roadside Assistance...
Page 399: Roadside Assistance
General Motors North America and to the service vehicle or is not a warranty service, or if the vehicle Chevrolet reserve the right to make regularly traveled or maintained was in a crash and cannot be any changes or discontinue the public road, which includes ice and driven.
Page 400: 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 401: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)
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 402 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 403 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 404: 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 405: Radio Frequency
13-12 Customer Information Radio Frequency Reporting Safety To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline Statement Defects toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 This vehicle has systems that (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Reporting Safety Defects operate on a radio frequency that http://www.safercar.gov;...
Page 406: Government
Customer Information 13-13 Reporting Safety Defects Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Vehicle Data to the Canadian Chevrolet Motor Division Recording and Chevrolet Customer Assistance Government Privacy Center If you live in Canada, and you P.O. Box 33170 The vehicle has a number of...
Page 407: Event Data Recorders
13-14 Customer Information Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a if the vehicle is leased, with the better understanding of the consent of the lessee; in response This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and to an official request by police or event data recorder (EDR).
Page 408: Infotainment System
Customer Information 13-15 OnStar Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement on the OnStar website. Infotainment System If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infotainment system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information.
Page 409 13-16 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 410: 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 411: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Receive Roadside Assistance. OnStar Services Navigation voice commands. Manage WiFi Settings (if Requires a specific OnStar equipped). Emergency subscription plan. Press to get a priority connection With Automatic Crash Response, Obtain the WiFi network name, to an OnStar Emergency Advisor the OnStar system can or Service Set Identifier or SSID,...
Page 412: 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 413: Connections
14-4 OnStar navigation system in the vehicle (if WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) pressure (if the vehicle is equipped equipped). After the call ends, press with the tire pressure monitoring The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that the Go button on the navigation system);...
Page 414 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 415: 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 416 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 417 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 418 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 419 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 420 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Armrest What Will You See after an Rear Seat ..... 3-9 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-21 Assistance Program, Modifications .
Page 421 INDEX Bulb Replacement ... . 10-33 Camera Center High-Mounted Rear Vision (RVC) ... .9-50 Battery ..... . . 10-24 Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Canadian Vehicle Owners .
Page 422 INDEX Child Restraints Connections Customer Information ® Infants and Young OnStar ..... .14-4 Service Publications Children .....3-32 Control .
Page 423: Driver Information
INDEX Driver Information Electrical System (cont'd) Entry Lighting ....6-7 Instrument Panel Fuse Center (DIC) ....5-22 Equipment, Towing .
Page 424 INDEX Forward Collision Alert Fuses ......10-34 (FCA) System ....9-48 Engine Compartment Halogen Bulbs .
Page 425 INDEX Hill Descent Control Light ..5-18 Lamps (cont'd) Messages ....5-29 Hill Start Assist (HSA) ..9-42 Jack Home Page .
Page 426: For Children (Latch)
INDEX Lights (cont'd) Lower Anchors and Tethers Messages (cont'd) Door Ajar .....5-26 Engine Oil Pressure ..5-20 for Children (LATCH Flash-to-Pass .
Page 427: Onstar Additional
INDEX Mirrors (cont'd) Outlets Manual ..... . .2-14 Engine ......10-9 Power .
Page 428 INDEX Phone Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Bluetooth ..7-25, 7-27, 7-30 System ......2-4 Radio Frequency Port Remote Vehicle Start .
Page 429 i-10 INDEX Rotation, Tires ....10-54 Seats Service (cont'd) Parts Identification Label ..12-1 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ..12-3 Adjustment, Front .
Page 430 INDEX i-11 Starter Switch Check ..10-27 Tires (cont'd) Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-50 Starting the Engine ... . 9-23 Tachometer .
Page 431 i-12 INDEX Traction Vehicle Care Control System (TCS)/ Tire Pressure ....10-49 Underseat Storage ... . . 4-2 ®...
Page 432 INDEX i-13 When It Is Time for New Tires ......10-55 Where to Put the Restraint ..3-36 Windows .
Page 433 i-14 INDEX NOTES...

Chevrolet Colorado 2015 Owner's Manual

Keys, Doors, and

In Brief 1-1 in Brief Vehicle Features

Initial Drive Information

Vehicle Features

Performance and Maintenance

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

Doors

Vehicle Security

Tailgate

Immobilizer

Exterior Mirrors

Interior Mirrors

Windows

Windows

3-1 Seats and

Front Seats

Head Restraints

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Safety Belt Care

Safety Belt Extender

Safety Belt Use During

Safety System Check

Replacing Safety Belt System

Where Are the Airbags

Airbag System

Airbag System

When Should an Airbag

What Makes an Airbag

How Does an Airbag

What will You See after an

Passenger Sensing

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Child Restraints

Instruments and Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

Vehicle Messages

Lighting 6-1 Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamps off

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

Automatic Headlamp

Flash-To-Pass

Daytime Running

Hazard Warning Flashers

Turn and Lane-Change

Fog Lamps

Interior Lighting

Lighting Features

7-1 Infotainment System Phone Introduction

Introduction

Infotainment

Navigation

Voice Recognition

Phone

Settings

Driving and

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Drive Systems

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

Keys

Ride Control Systems

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

Driver Assistance Systems

Trailer Towing

Conversions and Add-Ons

Quick Links

Chapters

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