Page 1 2010 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2010 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .
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Page 4: Index
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other back of the manual.
Page 5: Vehicle Symbol Chart
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuses Here are some additional symbols : Headlamp High/Low-Beam that may be found on the vehicle Changer and what they mean. For more : High Voltage information on the symbol, refer to the index. : LATCH System Child Restraints : Airbag Readiness Light : Malfunction Indicator Lamp...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Exterior Lighting ... . . 1-12 Windshield Wiper/Washer ..1-12 Climate Controls ... . . 1-13 Instrument Panel Vehicle Features Instrument Panel .
Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 9 In Brief A. Windshield Wiper/Washer on L. Driver Information Center (DIC) Q. Heated Front Seats on page 5 5. Buttons. See Driver Information page 3 8. Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) B. Instrument Cluster on R. Hazard Warning Flashers on on page 5 22 or Driver page 5 11.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive Press and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic Information alarm. This section provides a brief Press again to cancel the panic overview about some of the alarm. important features that may or may See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 11: Door Locks
In Brief The engine will continue to run for Door Locks Liftgate 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a To lock or unlock a door manually: To open the liftgate the vehicle must 10-minute time extension. Remote be in P (Park). Press the touchpad start can be extended only once.
Page 12 In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment Manual Seats 1. Pull the handle under the seat to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle. Try to move the seat to be sure it is locked in place.
Page 13: Second Row Seats
In Brief Move the seat forward or rearward Second Row Seats Third Row Seats by moving the control (A) forward or The third row seats can be folded rearward. forward or removed. Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the control (A) up or down. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 3.
Page 14: Heated Seats
In Brief Heated Seats Heated and Ventilated Safety Belt Seats Heated Front Seats On vehicles with this feature, the The heated seat controls are controls are on the front doors near located on the center console. The the handle. engine must be running to operate them.
Page 15: Sensing System For Passenger Airbag
In Brief Sensing System for mounted side impact airbags, and Mirror Adjustment roof rail airbags are not affected by Passenger Airbag Exterior Mirrors the passenger sensing system. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started.
Page 16 1-10 In Brief Manually fold the mirrors inward to Move the lever located at the base Steering Wheel prevent damage when going of the mirror, to the right for Adjustment through an automatic car wash. To nighttime use and to the left for fold, push the mirror toward the daytime use.
Page 17 In Brief 1-11 Power Tilt Wheel Interior Lighting Dome Lamp Override The dome lamp override button is Dome Lamps next to the exterior lamps control. The dome lamps are located in the : Press the button in and the overhead console and above the dome lamps remain off when a door rear seat passengers.
Page 18: Exterior Lighting
1-12 In Brief Exterior Lighting 2: Manual operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps. For more information, see: Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 1. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ Automatic Headlamp System on page 6 3. Delayed Headlamps on page 6 3.
Page 19: Climate Controls
In Brief 1-13 Windshield Washer Climate Controls : Press the button at the end of the turn signal/lane change lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 5. A. Fan Control E. REAR (Rear Climate Control) B.
Page 20 1-14 In Brief See Climate Control Systems on page 8 1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 4 (If Equipped). For more information about the rear climate control, see Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) on page 8 10 or Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) on page 8 11.
Page 21: Vehicle Features
In Brief 1-15 Vehicle Features : Seek or scan stations. : Change the display between the Radio(s) radio station frequency and the time, if equipped. While the ignition is off, press to display the time. For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7 2.
Page 22: Portable Audio Devices
1-16 In Brief Setting the Clock Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices To set the time and date for the Vehicles with an XM Satellite This vehicle may have an auxiliary radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port: Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite input located on the radio faceplate Radio subscription can receive XM and a USB port located in the center...
Page 23 In Brief 1-17 The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone Navigation System : Press to silence the vehicle must be paired with the in-vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn The vehicle's navigation system Bluetooth system before it can be the sound on. Press and hold longer provides detailed maps of most used in the vehicle.
Page 24 1-18 In Brief Driver Information Center Cruise Control : Press to display the oil life, park assist on vehicles with this (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) feature, units, tire pressure readings To access the DIC, some vehicles on vehicles with this feature, RKE have buttons located on the transmitter programming, and instrument panel.
Page 25 In Brief 1-19 Storage Compartments Power Outlets The vehicle may have four accessory power outlets which can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone. The power outlets are located: On the instrument panel below the climate controls. Under the center floor console cupholder.
Page 26: Maintenance
1-20 In Brief Sunroof Express-open/Express-close: Performance and From the closed position, press and Maintenance The ignition must be in ON/RUN or release the rear or front of the ACC/ACCESSORY to operate the switch to express-open or sunroof and power sunshade. See ®...
Page 27 In Brief 1-21 Tire Pressure Monitor You may notice during cooler Tire Sealant and conditions that the low tire pressure Compressor Kit This vehicle may have a Tire warning light will appear when the Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). vehicle is first started and then turn This vehicle may come with a jack off as you drive.
Page 28: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
1-22 In Brief Avoid idling the engine for long Resetting the Oil Life System If the vehicle does not have periods of time. Driver Information Center (DIC) 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, buttons: Press and hold the trip When road and weather with the engine off.
Page 29: Roadside Assistance Program
How OnStar Service Works 1-800-268-6800 Sign up today at: : This blue button connects you www.gmownercenter.com/ As the owner of a new Chevrolet, to a specially trained OnStar advisor chevrolet. you are automatically enrolled in the to verify your account information Chevrolet Roadside Assistance ®...
Page 30 1-24 In Brief Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, the vehicle is in a place where direction from which the vehicle was Remote Door Unlock, Roadside OnStar has an agreement with a hit).
Page 31 In Brief 1-25 OnStar Steering Wheel Your Responsibility Controls Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be heard. This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact If the light next to the OnStar with OnStar hands-free calling.
Page 32 1-26 In Brief NOTES...
Page 33: Keys, Doors And Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ....2-16 Windows Power Mirrors ....2-17 Folding Mirrors .
Page 34: Keys And Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks If you are locked out of the vehicle, call the Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside Assistance Keys Program on page 13 6. Remote Keyless Entry WARNING (RKE) System Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for See Radio Frequency Statement on many reasons, children or others...
Page 35: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors and Windows If there is a decrease in the RKE There are other conditions which (Lock): Press to lock all the operating range: can affect the performance of the doors. transmitter. See Remote Keyless Check the distance. The If enabled through the Driver Entry (RKE) System on page 2 2.
Page 36 Keys, Doors and Windows If enabled through the DIC, the the DIC, all remaining transmitters ON/RUN or is pressed again. parking lamps flash twice to indicate must also be reprogrammed. Any The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle lost or stolen transmitters will no for the panic alarm to work.
Page 37: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors and Windows 3. Insert the new battery, positive If the vehicle has the remote start side facing down. Replace with a feature, the RKE transmitter CR2032 or equivalent battery. functions have an increased range of operation. However, the range 4.
Page 38 Keys, Doors and Windows When the vehicle starts the parking If the vehicle is left running it A maximum of two remote starts or lamps will turn on and remain on as automatically shuts off after remote start attempts are allowed long as the engine is running.
Page 39 Keys, Doors and Windows Conditions in Which the Door Locks WARNING (Continued) Remote Start Will Not Work WARNING The vehicle cannot be started using Young children who get into the remote start feature if the key is unlocked vehicles may be Unlocked doors can be in the ignition, the hood is open, or if unable to get out.
Page 40: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows Power Door Locks This feature will not operate if the Lockout Protection key is in the ignition. The power door lock switches are This feature protects you from This feature can be programmed by located on the front doors. locking the key in the vehicle when using the Driver Information Center the key is in the ignition and a front...
Page 41: Doors
Keys, Doors and Windows Doors WARNING (Continued) Liftgate Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that Manual Liftgate Operation brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the WARNING highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index. Exhaust gases can enter the If the vehicle is equipped with vehicle if it is driven with the...
Page 42 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows To open the liftgate, press the Power Liftgate Operation WARNING (Continued) touchpad on the underside of the liftgate handle. The vehicle must be WARNING Adjust the Climate Control in P (Park) to open the liftgate. To system to a setting that close the liftgate, use the pull cup or Exhaust gases can enter the...
Page 43 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 WARNING You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it is opening and closing. If you open the liftgate without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage door, you could damage the...
Page 44 2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows The power liftgate may be Obstacle Detection Features more information. After removing temporarily disabled under extreme the obstructions, manually open the A warning chime will sound and the temperatures or under low battery liftgate to the full open position or liftgate will automatically reverse conditions.
Page 45: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 Manual Operation of Power To open the liftgate, press the Vehicle Security touchpad on the handle on the Liftgate Vehicle theft is big business, outside of the liftgate and lift the especially in some cities. This gate open.
Page 46 2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows When the door is closed, the If a locked door is opened without Testing the Alarm security light stops flashing and using the RKE transmitter, a ten To test the alarm: stays on solid for approximately second pre-alarm occurs.
Page 47: Immobilizer Operation
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 ® Immobilizer The security light comes on if there service the PASS-Key III+ to have is a problem with arming or a new key made. In an emergency, See Radio Frequency Statement on disarming the theft-deterrent contact Roadside Assistance.
Page 48: Exterior Mirrors
2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows ® To program the new additional key: If the PASS-Key III+ key is lost or Exterior Mirrors damaged, see your dealer or a 1. Verify that the new key has a locksmith to have a new key made. Convex Mirrors stamped on it.
Page 49: Power Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Power Mirrors 3. Adjust each outside mirror so Heated Mirrors that a little of the vehicle and the For vehicles with heated mirrors: area behind it can be seen. (Rear Window Defogger): 4. Press either (A) or (B) again to Press to heat the mirrors.
Page 50: Park Tilt Mirrors
2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Driving with the Blind Spot 1. When the approaching vehicle is vehicle. Check the blind spot a long distance away, the image mirror for a vehicle in the blind Mirror in the main mirror is small and zone.
Page 51: Interior Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming (On/Off): Press to turn the dimming feature on or off. Rearview Mirror Manual Rearview Mirror The vehicle may also have a Rear The vehicle may have an automatic Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear dimming inside rearview mirror.
Page 52: Windows
2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Windows WARNING (Continued) if caught in the path of a closing WARNING window. Do not leave keys in a Leaving children, helpless adults, vehicle with children. or pets in a vehicle with the When there are children in the windows closed is dangerous.
Page 53 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 The driver door also has switches Programming the Power Anti-Pinch Feature that control the passenger and Windows The anti-pinch feature is on rear windows. The power windows windows with the express-up If the battery on the vehicle has work with the ignition in ACC/ feature.
Page 54: Roof
2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows Sun Visors Roof The switch to operate the front sunroof is on the headliner above Pull the sun visor down to block the rearview mirror. Sunroof glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount and slide it along the The ignition must be in ON/RUN or rod from side-to-side to cover the ACC/ACCESSORY to operate the...
Page 55 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-23 roof sealing area using a clean The front sunshade must be opened cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not and closed manually. Push up on remove grease from sunroof. the sunshade handle to open the sunshade.
Page 56 2-24 Keys, Doors and Windows NOTES...
Page 57 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety System Check ..3-29 Child Restraints Safety Belt Care ... . . 3-29 Older Children ....3-46 Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Infants and Young...
Page 58: Seats And
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/ 1.
Page 59: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment Seat Adjustment WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and A. Manual Seat Adjustment Handle confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Page 60 Seats and Restraints Move the seat forward or rearward Memory Seat and Mirrors To save positions in memory: by sliding the power seat 1. Adjust the driver seat, including adjustment control (A) forward or the seatback recliner and both rearward. outside mirrors to a comfortable The vehicle may have additional position.
Page 61 Seats and Restraints Using the Remote Keyless appropriate memory button. If the Further programming for the Entry (RKE) transmitter to enter the memory position is still not being memory seat feature can be done vehicle, with the remote recall recalled, see your dealer for service. using the DIC.
Page 62: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Lumbar under Power Seat WARNING Adjustment on page 3 3 for more Manual Lumbar information. If either seatback is not locked, it To increase or decrease lumbar could move forward in a sudden support, press and hold the front or stop or crash.
Page 63 Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to an upright WARNING position, do the following: 1. Lift the lever fully without Sitting in a reclined position when applying pressure to the the vehicle is in motion can be seatback and the seatback will dangerous.
Page 64: Heated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats On vehicles with heated front seats, The passenger seat may take the controls are located on the longer to heat up. center console. To operate the If the vehicle has remote vehicle WARNING heated seats the engine must be start and is started using the RKE running.
Page 65: Heated And Ventilated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Heated and Ventilated On vehicles with the heated and For either feature press the button ventilated seat feature, the controls once for the highest setting. With Front Seats are located on the front doors near each press of the switch, the seat the door handle.
Page 66: Rear Seats
3-10 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Entering and Exiting the Third Row WARNING Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position.
Page 67 Seats and Restraints 3-11 5. Pull the sliding seat lever (C) Reclining the Seatbacks To return the seatback to the forward and move the seatback seating position, lift the upper corner To recline the seatback: forward. The seat cushion will of the seatback and push it 1.
Page 68: Third Row Seats
3-12 Seats and Restraints Third Row Seats To fold the seatback: 1. Remove anything on or under the seat. WARNING Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or pushed forward in the entry position, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-13 To return the seatback to the Removing the Third Row Seats WARNING seating position: 1. Remove the cargo management 1. Raise the seatback into place by system, if it is in the vehicle. See A safety belt that is improperly using the pullstrap from the rear Cargo Management System on routed, not properly attached,...
Page 70: Safety Belts
3-14 Seats and Restraints 5. Remove the seat by tilting it 2. Place the seat on the vehicle Safety Belts slightly upward, and then pulling floor so that the front seat hooks This section of the manual it out of the rear of the vehicle in are on the vehicle bars.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-15 In most states and in all Canadian Why Safety Belts Work WARNING provinces, the law requires wearing When you ride in or on anything, safety belts. Here is why: you go as fast as it goes. It is extremely dangerous to ride You never know if you will be in a in a cargo area, inside or outside...
Page 72 3-16 Seats and Restraints Put someone on it. The person keeps going until or the instrument panel... stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.
Page 73: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-17 Questions and Answers About Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety Safety Belts belts? Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle A: Airbags are supplemental after a crash if I am wearing a systems only;...
Page 74: How To Wear Safety Belts
3-18 Seats and Restraints Q: If I am a good driver, and I How to Wear Safety Belts First, before you or your never drive far from home, passenger(s) wear a safety belt, Properly why should I wear safety there is important information you belts? should know.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-19 applies force to the strong pelvic Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid You can be seriously hurt if your under it, the belt would apply force shoulder belt is too loose.
Page 76 3-20 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured if You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong your belt goes over an armrest place like this. In a crash, the belt like this.
Page 78 3-22 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 79: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints 3-23 Q: What is wrong with this? Lap-Shoulder Belt WARNING All seating positions in the vehicle You can be seriously injured by have a lap-shoulder belt. not wearing the lap-shoulder belt If you are using a rear seating properly.
Page 80 3-24 Seats and Restraints Adjustment later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull 3. Push the latch plate into the the belt across you. Do not let it buckle until it clicks.
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on the shoulder. The belt should be away from the face and neck, but not falling off of the shoulder.
Page 82 3-26 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: Guides This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the front outboard This vehicle may have rear shoulder occupants.
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-27 pulling on the handle behind the seatback. The comfort guide will now be accessible. 2. Place the guide over the belt 3. Be sure that the belt is not and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat.
Page 84: Safety Belt Use During
3-28 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During WARNING Pregnancy A safety belt that is not properly Safety belts work for everyone, worn may not provide the including pregnant women. Like all protection needed in a crash. The occupants, they are more likely to person wearing the belt could be be seriously injured if they do not seriously injured.
Page 85: Safety Belt Extender
Seats and Restraints 3-29 The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check Keep safety belts clean and dry. to protect the mother. When a safety See Safety Belt Care on Now and then, check that the safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely page 3 29.
Page 86: Replacing Safety Belt System
3-30 Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts After a The vehicle has the following But the safety belt assemblies that Crash airbags: were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-31 All of the airbags in the vehicle will Airbags are designed to supplement WARNING (Continued) have the word AIRBAG embossed the protection provided by safety in the trim or on an attached label belts. Even though today's airbags Wearing your safety belt during a near the deployment opening.
Page 88 3-32 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, faster than the blink of an eye. or very close to, any airbag Anyone who is up against, or very when it inflates can be seriously close to, any airbag when it injured or killed.
Page 89: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-33 Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger frontal Driver Side shown, Passenger airbag is in the instrument panel on Side similar the passenger side. The driver frontal airbag is in the The seat-mounted side impact middle of the steering wheel.
Page 90: When Should An Airbag
3-34 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag WARNING Inflate? If something is between an Frontal airbags are designed to occupant and an airbag, the inflate in moderate to severe frontal airbag might not inflate properly or near-frontal crashes to help or it might force the object into reduce the potential for severe that person causing severe injury...
Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to the system's designed threshold different crash speeds. For inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear level. The threshold level can vary example: impacts, or in many side impacts. with specific vehicle design.
Page 92: What Makes An Airbag
3-36 Seats and Restraints determined by the location and How Does an Airbag full or partial ejection in rollover severity of the side impact. In a events, although no system can Restrain? rollover event, roof-rail airbag prevent all such ejections. deployment is determined by the In moderate to severe frontal or But airbags would not help in many...
Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-37 The parts of the airbag that come WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may problems following an airbag concealed damage that could be some smoke and dust coming deployment, you should seek make it difficult to safely operate from the vents in the deflated...
Page 94: Passenger Sensing
3-38 Seats and Restraints The vehicle has a crash sensing The passenger sensing system and diagnostic module which turns off the right front passenger records information after a frontal airbag under certain crash. See Vehicle Data conditions. The driver airbag, Recording and Privacy on seat mounted side impact airbags page 13 15 and Event Data...
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-39 We recommend that children be The passenger sensing system is WARNING (Continued) secured in a rear seat, including: an designed to turn off the right front infant or a child riding in a passenger frontal airbag if: passenger airbag inflates and the rear-facing child restraint;...
Page 96 3-40 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is If the On Indicator is Lit for a WARNING designed to turn on (may inflate) the Child Restraint right front passenger frontal airbag If the airbag readiness light ever If a child restraint has been installed anytime the system senses that a comes on and stays on, it means and the on indicator is lit:...
Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-41 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an use the following steps to allow the restraint and restarting the system to detect that person and Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, enable the right front passenger turn the vehicle off.
Page 98 3-42 Seats and Restraints Liquid pooled on the seat that Additional Factors Affecting aftermarket equipment except when has not soaked in may make it approved by GM for your specific System Operation more likely that the passenger vehicle. See Adding Equipment to Safety belts help keep the sensing system will enable (turn the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on...
Page 99: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Seats and Restraints 3-43 The on indicator may be lit if an Servicing the WARNING object, such as a briefcase, Airbag-Equipped Vehicle handbag, grocery bag, laptop or For up to 10 seconds after the other electronic device, is put on an Airbags affect how the vehicle ignition is turned off and the unoccupied seat.
Page 100: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
3-44 Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the that are part of the passenger Step Two of the Customer seat. The passenger sensing Satisfaction Procedure in this Airbag-Equipped Vehicle system may not operate properly manual. if the original seat trim is Q: Is there anything I might add If the vehicle has rollover replaced with non-GM covers,...
Page 101: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-45 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 102: Child Restraints
3-46 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat, state trip? If yes, continue. If no, the weight and height limitations for Older Children return to the booster seat.
Page 103 Seats and Restraints 3-47 According to accident statistics, WARNING (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child might also slide under the lap restraint system or infant restraint belt. The belt force would then be system secured in a rear seating applied right on the abdomen.
Page 104: Infants And Young
3-48 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young WARNING WARNING Children Children can be seriously injured Never do this. Everyone in a vehicle needs or strangled if a shoulder belt is protection! This includes infants and Never hold an infant or a child wrapped around their neck and all other children.
Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-49 WARNING Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat.
Page 106 3-50 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of are many kinds of restraints WARNING add-on child restraints? available for children with special needs. A: Add-on child restraints, which A young child's hip bones are still are purchased by the vehicle's so small that the vehicle's regular WARNING owner, are available in four basic...
Page 107: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-51 Child Restraint Systems (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat (B) A booster seat (C) is a child restraint (A) Rear Facing Infant Seat provides restraint for the child's designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat (A) body with the harness.
Page 108: Where To Put The Restraint
3-52 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child endangered in a crash if the child Securing the Child Within the restraint is not properly secured in Restraint in the Vehicle Child Restraint the vehicle. WARNING When securing an add-on child WARNING restraint, refer to the instructions A child can be seriously injured or...
Page 109 Seats and Restraints 3-53 child seat; an older child riding in a When securing a child restraint in a WARNING (Continued) booster seat; and children, who are rear seating position, study the large enough, using safety belts. instructions that came with the child Even if the passenger sensing restraint to make sure it is A label on the sun visor says,...
Page 110: Lower Anchors And Tethers
3-54 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint with Lower Anchors a top tether, you must also use Tethers for Children either the lower anchors or the (LATCH System) safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must The LATCH system holds a child never be attached using only the top restraint during driving or in a crash.
Page 111 Seats and Restraints 3-55 Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
Page 112 3-56 Seats and Restraints To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each second row anchor position has a label, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. Second Row 60/40 Bench Third Row (Top Tether Anchor): Seating (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors.
Page 113 Seats and Restraints 3-57 Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.
Page 114: System
3-58 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint WARNING WARNING Designed for the LATCH System Do not attach more than one child Children can be seriously injured restraint to a single anchor. or strangled if a shoulder belt is WARNING Attaching more than one child wrapped around their neck and restraint to a single anchor could...
Page 115 Seats and Restraints 3-59 Do not fold the empty rear seat 1.2. Recline the seatback to the 2. If the child restraint manufacturer with a safety belt buckled. This full reclined position. recommends that the top tether could damage the safety belt or be attached, attach and tighten Make sure the second row the seat.
Page 116 3-60 Seats and Restraints 2.3. Route, attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If the position you are using If the position you are using does not have a headrest has a fixed headrest or or head restraint and you head restraint and you are are using a dual tether,...
Page 117: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints 3-61 Replacing LATCH System If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a Parts After a Crash crash, new LATCH system parts may be needed. WARNING New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the LATCH A crash can damage the LATCH system was not being used at the...
Page 118: Securing Child Restraints
3-62 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have (Rear Seat ) a top tether, and that the tether be attached. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the If the child restraint does not have instructions that came with the child the LATCH system, you will be...
Page 119 Seats and Restraints 3-63 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3 54 for more information.
Page 120: Passenger Seat)
3-64 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) (Right Front Passenger Seat) A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured restraints in a rear seat, even if The vehicle has airbags. A rear seat or killed if the right front the airbag is off.
Page 121 Seats and Restraints 3-65 Do not secure a child seat in a 2. Put the child restraint on position without a top tether anchor the seat. if a national or local law requires 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run that the top tether be anchored, or if the lap and shoulder portions of the instructions that come with the...
Page 122 3-66 Seats and Restraints If the airbags are off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, see If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint under Passenger Sensing System on page 3 38 for more...
Page 123: Additional Storage Features
Storage Storage Storage cupholders located at the rear of the center console. To access, pull the Compartments handle down. Storage Compartments Armrest Storage Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Glove Box ....4-1 Vehicles with a rear seat armrest, This vehicle has an instrument Cupholders .
Page 124: Floor Console Storage
Storage open the armrest storage area, WARNING press the button located on the front of the armrest. There is additional Never open more than one of the storage under the armrest. Move the three latches at a time to help armrest all the way to the rear avoid personal injury and damage position, slide the cover back and...
Page 125: Additional Storage Features
Storage Additional Storage Cargo Management CAUTION System Features An improperly latched and closed This vehicle has a cargo cargo cover, or cargo cover left in Cargo Cover management system located in the the open position, could be rear of the vehicle. For vehicles with a cargo cover, it thrown about the vehicle during a can be used to cover items in the...
Page 126: Roof Rack System
Storage Roof Rack System Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the WARNING rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle. Load cargo If something is carried on top of so that it rests evenly between the vehicle that is longer or wider the crossrails, making sure to...
Page 127: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Airbag Readiness Light ..5-14 Vehicle Messages Passenger Airbag Status Vehicle Messages ... 5-31 Controls Indicator ....5-15 Battery Voltage and Charging Charging System Light .
Page 128: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) ....5-40 Steering Wheel Power Tilt Wheel Universal Remote System Adjustment Universal Remote System .
Page 129: Steering Wheel Controls
Instruments and Controls Push the control forward or (Next / Previous): Press to 2. Press and release rearward to move the steering wheel select preset or favorite radio scroll up or down the list, then toward the front or rear of the stations, select tracks on a press and hold , or press...
Page 130 Instruments and Controls To navigate folders on an iPod or To navigate folders on an iPod or interact with those systems. See USB device for vehicles without a USB device for vehicles with a Bluetooth on page 7 45 and the navigation system: navigation system: OnStar Owner's Guide for more...
Page 131: Horn
Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer Press to select a track or a (Off): Turns the wipers off. folder when navigating folders on an (Adjustable Interval Wipes): The windshield wiper/washer lever iPod or USB device. Turn the band up for more frequent is located on the left side of the wipes or down for less frequent For vehicles with a navigation...
Page 132: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer Rear Window Wiper/ Compass Washer (Washer Fluid): Press the Your vehicle may have a compass button at the end of the turn signal/ in the Driver Information Center The rear wiper and rear wash button lane change lever, to spray washer (DIC).
Page 133 Instruments and Controls Compass variance is the difference 5. If calibration is necessary, between the earth's magnetic north calibrate the compass. See and true geographic north. If the Compass Calibration compass is not set to the zone Procedure following. where you live, the compass may Compass Calibration give false readings.
Page 134: Clock
Instruments and Controls If the DIC display does not show a Do not operate any switches Clock heading, for example, N for North, such as window, sunroof, To adjust the time and date: or the heading does not change climate controls, seats, etc. after making turns, there may be a during the calibration procedure.
Page 135: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls 5. To decrease the time or date, do Power Outlets Notice: Leaving electrical one of the following: equipment on for extended Accessory power outlets can be periods will drain the battery. Press SEEK. used to plug in electrical equipment, Always turn off electrical such as a cellular phone.
Page 136: Indicators
5-10 Instruments and Controls Notice: Adding any electrical Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there equipment to the vehicle can could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and damage it or keep other function. Often gauges and warning components from working as lights work together to indicate a Indicators they should.
Page 137: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster United States Uplevel version shown, Canada similar...
Page 138: Speedometer
5-12 Instruments and Controls Speedometer Fuel Gauge took a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill The speedometer shows the the tank. vehicle's speed in both kilometers The gauge moves a little while per hour (km/h) and miles per turning a corner or speeding up.
Page 139: Voltmeter Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-13 conditions, pull off the road, stop the voltmeter gauge can also read lower Safety Belt Reminders vehicle, and turn off the engine as when in fuel economy mode. This is Driver Safety Belt Reminder soon as possible. normal.
Page 140: Airbag Readiness Light
5-14 Instruments and Controls Passenger Safety Belt as a briefcase, handbag, grocery If the airbag readiness light stays on bag, laptop or other electronic after the vehicle has been started or Reminder Light device. To turn off the warning light comes on when while driving, the and or chime, remove the object airbag system may not work...
Page 141: Passenger Airbag Status
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Passenger Airbag Status as a system check. If you are using WARNING remote start to start the vehicle from Indicator a distance, if equipped, you may not If the airbag readiness light ever see the system check. Then, after The vehicle has a passenger comes on and stays on, it means several more seconds, the status...
Page 142: Charging System Light
5-16 Instruments and Controls Charging System Light If a short distance must be driven If the check engine light comes on with the light on, be sure to turn off and stays on, while the engine is all accessories, such as the radio running, this indicates that there is and air conditioner.
Page 143 Instruments and Controls 5-17 Notice: Modifications made to the The following can prevent more An emission system malfunction engine, transmission, exhaust, serious damage to the vehicle: might be corrected. intake, or fuel system of the Reduce vehicle speed. Make sure the fuel cap is fully vehicle or the replacement of the installed.
Page 144: Brake System Warning
5-18 Instruments and Controls Make sure to fuel the vehicle Emissions Inspection and down. The diagnostic system is with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality designed to evaluate critical Maintenance Programs causes the engine not to run as emission control systems during Some state/provincial and local efficiently as designed and may normal driving.
Page 145: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Instruments and Controls 5-19 If the light comes on while driving, Antilock Brake System pull off the road and stop carefully. (ABS) Warning Light Make sure the parking brake is fully released. The pedal may be harder to push or, the pedal may go closer to the floor.
Page 146: Tow/Haul Mode Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls ® Then start the engine again to reset StabiliTrak Indicator Engine Coolant the system. If the light still stays on, Light Temperature Warning or comes on again while driving, the Light vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, there are still brakes, but no antilock brakes.
Page 147: Tire Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 Tire Pressure Light loading information label. See Tire Notice: Lack of proper engine oil Pressure on page 10 42 for more maintenance can damage the information. engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. When the Light Flashes First and Always follow the maintenance Then is On Steady...
Page 148: Security Light
5-22 Instruments and Controls Security Light Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) If your vehicle has DIC buttons, the information below explains the operation of this system. This light flashes when the security This light comes on whenever the The DIC displays information about system is activated.
Page 149 Instruments and Controls 5-23 The outside air temperature and DIC Buttons on vehicles with this feature, compass, if equipped, also display Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) on the DIC when viewing the trip transmitter programming, and and fuel information. The outside air compass calibration and zone temperature automatically appears setting on vehicles with this feature.
Page 150 5-24 Instruments and Controls will alert you to change the oil on a PARK ASSIST English or Metric units of schedule consistent with your measurement. Once in this display, If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic driving conditions. press the set/reset button to select Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, between ENGLISH or METRIC When the remaining oil life is low,...
Page 151 Instruments and Controls 5-25 in the display. See Tire Pressure on 3. Press and hold the lock and COMPASS RECALIBRATION page 10 42 and Tire Messages on unlock buttons on the first This display will be available if the page 5 37 for more information. transmitter at the same time for vehicle has a compass.
Page 152 5-26 Instruments and Controls TRIP A and TRIP B odometer will display the number of RANGE miles (mi) or kilometers (km) driven Press the trip/fuel button until Press the trip/fuel button until since the ignition was last turned on TRIP A or TRIP B displays. This RANGE displays.
Page 153 Instruments and Controls 5-27 AVG (Average) ECONOMY TIMER FUEL USED Press the trip/fuel button until AVG Press the trip/fuel button until Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL ECONOMY displays. This display TIMER displays. This display can be USED displays. This display shows shows the approximate average used as a timer.
Page 154: Buttons)
5-28 Instruments and Controls Driver Information Center Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) for each trip odometer. Both trip transmitter programming, units, and odometers can be used at the (DIC) (Without DIC display language. same time. Buttons) If your vehicle has DIC buttons, you Each trip odometer can be reset to If your vehicle does not have DIC can use the trip odometer reset...
Page 155 Instruments and Controls 5-29 driven 5 miles (8 km) before it is change the oil on a schedule PARK ASSIST started again, and then the consistent with your driving To access this display, the vehicle retro-active reset feature is conditions. must be in P (Park).
Page 156 5-30 Instruments and Controls RELEARN REMOTE KEY On vehicles with memory recall units. All of the vehicle information seats, the first transmitter will then be displayed in the unit of To access this display, the vehicle learned will match driver 1 and measurement selected.
Page 157: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-31 Vehicle Messages The following are the possible SERVICE BATTERY messages that can be displayed CHARGING SYSTEM Messages are displayed on the DIC and some information about them. On some vehicles, this message to notify the driver that the status of displays if there is a problem with Battery Voltage and the vehicle has changed and that...
Page 158: Brake System Messages
5-32 Instruments and Controls Brake System Messages Door Ajar Messages obstructions, and close the door again. Check to see if the message SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM DRIVER DOOR OPEN still appears on the DIC. This message displays along with This message displays and a chime LIFTGATE OPEN the brake system warning light if sounds if the driver door is not fully...
Page 159: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls 5-33 RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN If this message continues to appear, ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP have the system repaired by your ENGINE This message displays and a chime dealer as soon as possible to avoid sounds if the passenger side rear Notice: If you drive your vehicle damage to the engine.
Page 160: Engine Oil Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Messages pressure is corrected. See Engine accelerate. If this message is on, Oil on page 10 8 for more but there is no reduction in CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON information. performance, proceed to your destination.
Page 161: Key And Lock Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 TIGHTEN GAS CAP and Driver Information Center (DIC) AUTOMATIC LIGHT (With DIC Buttons) on page 5 22 or CONTROL ON This message may display along Driver Information Center (DIC) with the check engine light on the This message displays when the (Without DIC Buttons) on instrument panel cluster if the...
Page 162: Ride Control System
5-36 Instruments and Controls odometer reset stem to for service. The vehicle is safe to Airbag System Messages acknowledge this message and drive, however, you do not have the SERVICE AIR BAG clear it from the DIC display. For benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce more information see Ultrasonic your speed and drive accordingly.
Page 163: Service Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 THEFT ATTEMPTED SERVICE POWER STEERING Tire Messages This message displays if the content This message displays when a TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE theft-deterrent system has detected problem is detected with the power On vehicles with the Tire Pressure a break-in attempt while you were steering system.
Page 164: Transmission Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls You can receive more than one tire comes on and stays on, there may rear differential fluid is overheating. pressure message at a time. To be a problem with the TPMS. See This message turns off when the read the other messages that may your dealer.
Page 165: Vehicle Reminder
Instruments and Controls 5-39 appears again when you begin This message displays and a chime Vehicle Speed Messages driving, the AWD system needs sounds if the transmission fluid in SPEED LIMITED TO service. See your dealer. the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the XXX MPH (KM/H) transmission fluid temperature high SERVICE TRANSMISSION...
Page 166: Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization
5-40 Instruments and Controls Vehicle To change customization Feature Settings Menu Items preferences, use the following Personalization The following are customization procedure. features that allow you to program settings to the vehicle: Entering the Feature Vehicle Personalization Settings Menu DISPLAY IN ENGLISH (With DIC Buttons) 1.
Page 167 Instruments and Controls 5-41 Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK To select a setting, press the set/ the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen reset button while the desired This feature allows you to select appears on the DIC display. Press setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 168 5-42 Instruments and Controls DRIVER IN PARK: Only the Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ driver's door will unlock when the REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on reset button while the desired vehicle is shifted into P (Park) . the DIC display.
Page 169 Instruments and Controls 5-43 LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior lock button on the RKE transmitter is dark enough outside. This lamps will flash when you press the twice. See Delayed Locking on happens after the key is turned from unlock button on the RKE page 2 8 for more information.
Page 170 5-44 Instruments and Controls APPROACH LIGHTING Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) NO CHANGE: No change will be System Operation on page 2 3 for made to this feature. The current This feature allows you to select more information. setting will remain. whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light NO CHANGE : No change will be...
Page 171 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ the key back in the ignition and PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on reset button while the desired remove it again, the seat and the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 172 5-46 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ NO CHANGE: No change will be MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears reset button while the desired made to this feature. The current on the DIC display. Press the set/ setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 173: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-47 To select a setting, press the set/ Exiting the Feature Universal Remote reset button while the desired Settings Menu System setting is displayed on the DIC. The feature settings menu will be See Radio Frequency Statement on EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS exited when any of the following page 13 17 for information...
Page 174 5-48 Instruments and Controls Do not use the Universal Home When programming a garage door, To program up to three devices: Remote with any garage door park outside of the garage. Park opener that does not have the stop directly in line with and facing the and reverse feature.
Page 175 Instruments and Controls 5-49 2. Hold the end of your hand-held 4. The indicator light on the to a constant light, continue transmitter about 3 to 8 cm Universal Home Remote will with the programming (1 to 3 inches) away from the flash slowly at first and then Steps 6 through 8.
Page 176 5-50 Instruments and Controls 7. Firmly press and release the To program the remaining two If you live in Canada, or you are Learn or Smart button. After Universal Home Remote buttons, having difficulty programming a gate you press this button, you will begin with Step 2 of Programming operator or garage door opener by have 30 seconds to complete...
Page 177: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-51 Universal Remote System To erase all programmed buttons on Reprogramming a Single the Universal Remote device: Universal Remote Button Operation To reprogram any of the three Using Universal Remote Universal Remote buttons, repeat the programming instructions earlier Press and hold the appropriate in this section, beginning with Universal Remote button for at least...
Page 178 5-52 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 179: Lighting Features
Lighting Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Entry Lighting ....6-5 Delayed Entry Lighting ..6-6 Exterior Lamp Controls Delayed Exit Lighting .
Page 180: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting The exterior lamps control has four 2 (Headlamps): Turns the positions: headlamps on together with the following lamps listed below. (Off): Briefly turn to this position A warning chime sounds if the to turn the automatic light control off driver's door is opened when the or on again.
Page 181: Daytime Running Lamps
Lighting Daytime Running Lamps The headlamps automatically If the ignition is turned off with the change from DRL to the regular exterior lamp control in the parking (DRL)/Automatic headlamps depending on the lamps or headlamps position, the Headlamp System darkness of the surroundings. The delayed headlamps cycle will not other lamps that come on with the occur.
Page 182: Turn And Lane-Change
Lighting Turn and Lane-Change The lever returns to its starting Interior Lighting position whenever it is released. Signals If after signaling a turn or lane Instrument Panel change the arrow flashes rapidly or Illumination Control does not come on, a signal bulb might be burned out.
Page 183: Dome Lamps
Lighting The reading lamps, located on the Dome Lamp Override Lighting Features headliner above the rearview mirror, The dome lamp override button is can be turned on or off independent next to the exterior lamps control. Entry Lighting of the automatic courtesy lamps, (Dome Lamp Override): Press when the doors are closed.
Page 184: Delayed Entry Lighting
Lighting When the ignition is on, illuminated Delayed Exit Lighting Parade Dimming entry is inactive, which means the Delayed exit lighting illuminates the This feature automatically prohibits courtesy lamps will not come on interior for a period of time after the the dimming of the instrument panel unless a door is opened.
Page 185: Battery Power Protection
Lighting voltage move up or down. This is needed. It can temporarily reduce Battery Power Protection normal. If there is a problem, an the power demands of some This feature helps prevent the alert will be displayed. accessories. battery from being drained, if the The battery can be discharged at Normally, these actions occur in interior courtesy lamps, reading/map...
Page 186 Lighting NOTES...
Page 187 Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player ....7-12 System Read the following pages to CD/DVD Player ....7-14 become familiar with the audio MP3 (Radio with CD and system's features.
Page 188: Infotainment System
Infotainment System For more information, see Defensive Operation Driving on page 9 2. The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 17 for more information.
Page 189 Infotainment System System on page 7 35 for more information on the vehicle's RSE system. The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate. The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc..
Page 190 Infotainment System prevents the rear seat occupant Auto Text (Satellite Radio Service, as the vehicle speeds up or slows from operating the Rear Seat Audio CD, MP3, and WMA features): If down, so that the volume level is (RSA) system or remote control. additional information is available consistent.
Page 191 Infotainment System Setting the Tone (Bass/ two seconds. A beep sounds and Adjusting the Speakers the level adjusts to the middle Midrange/Treble) (Balance/Fade) position. BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To To quickly adjust all tone and or Treble): To adjust bass, adjust the balance or fade: speaker controls to the middle midrange, or treble:...
Page 192: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System To quickly adjust all speaker and Radio Messages Radio tone controls to the middle position, Calibration Error: The audio press for more than two seconds AM-FM Radio system has been calibrated for the until a beep sounds. vehicle from the factory. Radio Data System (RDS) If Calibration Error displays, it Radios with CD and DVD fade...
Page 193 Infotainment System tabs and by using the radio favorites To setup the number of favorites SEEK : Press to go to the page button (FAV button). Press to pages: previous or to the next station and go through up to six pages of stay there.
Page 194: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System Satellite Radio 4. Press either of the two buttons To scan stations, press and hold below the desired category tab until a beep sounds. The Satellite Radio Service to immediately tune to the first radio goes to a station, plays for a XM station associated with that XM is a satellite radio service that is few seconds, then goes to the next...
Page 195 Infotainment System Undesired XM categories can be Storing a Radio Station as a To store a station as a favorite: removed through the setup menu. Favorite 1. Tune to the desired radio station. To remove an undesired category, Drivers are encouraged to set up 2.
Page 196 7-10 Infotainment System 4. Press FAV, or let the menu time Loading XM: The audio system is No CAT Info: No category out, to return to the original main acquiring and processing audio and information is available at this time radio screen showing the radio text data.
Page 197: Radio Reception
Infotainment System 7-11 Unknown: If this message is Satellite Radio Service received when tuned to channel 0, FM signals only reach about 16 to XM Satellite Radio Service gives there could be a receiver fault. 65 km (10 to 40 miles). Although the digital radio reception from Consult with your dealer.
Page 198: Multi-Band Antenna
7-12 Infotainment System Multi-Band Antenna Audio Players If either arrow is held, or pressed multiple times, the player continues The multi-band antenna is located moving backward or forward CD Player on the roof of the vehicle. This type through the tracks on the CD. of antenna is used with the AM/FM Playing a CD REV (Fast Reverse): Press...
Page 199 Infotainment System 7-13 BAND: Press to listen to the radio surface of a CD is damaged, such If a label is added to a when a CD is playing. The CD as cracked, broken, or scratched, CD, or more than one CD is remains inside the radio for future the CD does not play properly or not inserted into the slot at a time,...
Page 200: Cd/Dvd Player
7-14 Infotainment System There could have been a CD Messages If the ignition or radio is turned off, problem while burning the CD. while a CD is in the player, it stays CHECK DISC: Radios with a in the player. When the ignition or The label could be caught in the Single CD player display CHECK radio is turned on, the CD starts...
Page 201 Infotainment System 7-15 If the disc is not removed, after BAND: Press to listen to the radio Press to go to the next track. several seconds, the disc when a CD or DVD is playing. The If either arrow is held, or pressed automatically pulls back into the CD or DVD remains inside the radio multiple times, the player continues...
Page 202 7-16 Infotainment System If a disc is inserted into the top DVD or scratched, the CD does not play If a label is added to a slot, the rear seat operator can turn properly or not at all. Do not touch CD, or more than one CD is on the video screen and use the the bottom side of a CD while...
Page 203 Infotainment System 7-17 The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, Front seat passengers can listen to Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or or upside down. the radio (AM, FM, or XM) by CD-RW Disc pressing BAND or DVD/CD AUX to The air is very humid. If so, wait The radio has the capability of select the CD slot, DVD slot, front or about an hour and try again.
Page 204 7-18 Infotainment System Using the DVD Player Playing a DVD REV (Fast Reverse): Press to quickly reverse the DVD at (Tune): Turn to change tracks on The DVD player can be controlled five times the normal speed. The a CD or DVD, to manually tune a by the buttons on the remote radio displays the elapsed time radio station, or to change clock or...
Page 205 Infotainment System 7-19 If the pause icon is showing on fails to eject, press and hold for making a selection press this display, the system is in more than five seconds to force the button. This button only operates playback mode. disc to eject.
Page 206 7-20 Infotainment System It must be manually turned on by Inserting a Disc Stopping and Resuming Playback the rear seat occupant through the To play a disc, gently insert the disc, To stop playing a DVD without remote control power button. with the label side up, into the turning off the system, do one of the (Play/Pause): Press either...
Page 207: Mp3 (Radio With Cd And Radio With Cd/Usb)
Infotainment System 7-21 has been ejected or the stop button Disc Format Error: This message Radios that have a USB port can has been pressed twice on the displays, if the disc is inserted with play .mp3 and .wma files that are remote control, the disc resumes the disc label wrong side up, or if stored on a USB storage device as...
Page 208 7-22 Infotainment System Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl Root Directory Tracks are played in the following extension. order: The root directory of the disc is Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda treated as a folder. If the root Play begins from the first track in file extension.
Page 209 Infotainment System 7-23 File System and Naming Playing a CD-R or CD-RW MP3 (Previous Folder): Press The song name that displays is the the softkey below to go to the (Tune): Turn to select MP3/WMA song name that is contained in the files.
Page 210 7-24 Infotainment System When the scan is finished, the disc The album name displays on the and the USB connection works, OK begins playing files in order by second line between the arrows and to disconnect and a GM logo may artist.
Page 211 Infotainment System 7-25 Using the Radio to Control a FWD (Fast Forward): Press (Pause): Press the softkey USB Storage Device or iPod and hold to advance playback below to pause the track. The tab quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced appears raised when pause is being The radio can control a USB volume.
Page 212 7-26 Infotainment System To skip through large lists, the five 4. Turn to scroll through the files (Music Navigator): Press the softkeys can be used to navigate in in the selected folder. softkey below to view and the following order: select a file on an iPod, using the 5.
Page 213: Mp3 (Radio With Cd/Dvd)
Infotainment System 7-27 MP3 (Radio with CD/DVD) CAT (category) button to toggle (Repeat Track): Press the between uncompressed audio and softkey below to repeat one Format MP3/WMA files. track. The tab appears raised when The radio can play .mp3 or .wma Repeat Track is being used.
Page 214 7-28 Infotainment System USB Supported File and Folder If a disc contains both then goes to the root folder. When Structure uncompressed CD audio and MP3/ the radio displays the name of the WMA files, a folder under the root folder the radio displays ROOT.
Page 215 Infotainment System 7-29 Play begins from the first track in Preprogrammed Playlists SEEK: Press to go to the start the first folder and continues of the track, if more than Preprogrammed playlists that were sequentially through all tracks in five seconds have played. Press to created using WinAmp , each folder.
Page 216 7-30 Infotainment System When the scan is finished, the disc The album name displays on the (Previous Folder): Press begins playing files in order by second line between the arrows and the softkey below to go to the artist. The current artist playing is songs from the current album first track in the previous folder.
Page 217 Infotainment System 7-31 To connect an iPod, connect one Using the Radio to Control a FWD (Fast Forward): Press end of the USB cable that came USB Storage Device or iPod and hold to advance playback with the iPod to the iPod s dock quickly.
Page 218 7-32 Infotainment System (Pause): Press the softkey 4. Turn to scroll through the files (Music Navigator): Press the in the selected folder. below to pause the track. The tab softkey below to view and appears raised when pause is being select a file on an iPod, using the 5.
Page 219: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-33 To skip through large lists, the five Auxiliary Devices (Repeat Track): Press the softkeys can be used to navigate in softkey below to repeat one The vehicle may have a 3.5 mm the following order: track. The tab appears raised when (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack located First softkey, first item in the list.
Page 220 7-34 Infotainment System To use an auxiliary input device, DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press to remote control to only navigate the connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to select between DVD, CD, CD tracks through the remote the radio's front auxiliary input jack. or Auxiliary.
Page 221: Rear Seat Infotainment
Infotainment System 7-35 USB Supported Devices Rear Seat In severe or extreme weather conditions the RSE system might or USB Flash Drives Infotainment might not work until the temperature Portable USB Hard Drives is within the operating range. The Rear Seat Entertainment operating range for the RSE system Fifth generation or later iPod is above 4°F ( 20°C) or below...
Page 222 7-36 Infotainment System Headphones The headphones may automatically on the upper right side, above the turn off after four hours of ear pad and should be positioned The RSE includes two 2-channel continuous use. on the right ear. wireless headphones that are To adjust the volume on the Do not store the dedicated to this system.
Page 223 Infotainment System 7-37 Battery Replacement Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks jack (A) is for the video input. The white jack (B) is for the left audio To change the batteries on the input. The red jack (C) is for the headphones: right audio input. 1.
Page 224 7-38 Infotainment System How to Change the RSE Video The RSE system always transmits Video Screen Screen Settings the audio signal to the wireless The video screen is located in the headphones, if there is audio The screen display mode (normal, overhead console.
Page 225 Infotainment System 7-39 Avoid directly touching Storing the remote making a selection press the enter the video screen, as damage may control in a hot area or in direct button. This button only operates occur. See Cleaning the Video sunlight can damage it, and the when using a DVD.
Page 226 7-40 Infotainment System When the DVD is playing, DVD audio or CD, release . This (Camera): Press to change depending on the radio, play may camera angles on DVDs that have button might not work when the be slowed down by pressing this feature when a DVD is playing.
Page 227 Infotainment System 7-41 Battery Replacement Tips and Troubleshooting Chart To change the remote control Problem Recommended Action batteries: No power. The ignition might not be turned ON/ 1. Slide the rear cover back, on the RUN or in ACC/ACCESSORY. remote control. The picture does not fill the screen.
Page 228 7-42 Infotainment System DVD Display Error Messages Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) The DVD display error message Problem Recommended Action depends on which radio the vehicle After stopping the player, I push If the stop button was pressed one has. The video screen might display Play but sometimes the DVD starts time, the DVD player resumes one of the following:...
Page 229: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Infotainment System 7-43 DVD Distortion Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Audio can be heard through wired headphones (not included) plugged System Video distortion can occur when into the jacks on the RSA. If the operating cellular phones, scanners, vehicle has this feature, audio can For vehicles with Rear Seat Audio CB radios, Global Position Systems also be heard on Channel 2 of the...
Page 230 7-44 Infotainment System While listening to a disc, press to go to the next track or chapter on the disc. Press to go back to the start of the current track or chapter (if more than ten seconds have played). This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the disc.
Page 231: Bluetooth
Infotainment System 7-45 PROG (Program): Press to go to Phone Noise: Keep interior noise levels to the next preset radio station or a minimum. The system may not channel set on the main radio. This recognize voice commands if there Bluetooth function is inactive, with some is too much background noise.
Page 232 7-46 Infotainment System Bluetooth Controls Pairing Information: Pairing a Phone Up to five cell phones can be Use the buttons located on the 1. Press and hold paired to the in vehicle Bluetooth steering wheel to operate the in two seconds. The system system.
Page 233 Infotainment System 7-47 5. The system prompts for a name 3. Say List . The system lists all 5. Say Yes to delete the phone. for the phone. Use a name that the paired Bluetooth devices. If a The system responds with OK, best describes the phone.
Page 234 7-48 Infotainment System Storing Name Tags 3. Say the complete phone number 5. Say a name tag for the phone to be stored at once with no number. The name tag is The system can store up to thirty pauses. recorded and the system phone numbers as name tags that responds with About to store...
Page 235 Infotainment System 7-49 2. Say Digit Store . The system 5. Say a name tag for the phone 2. Say Directory . The system responds with Please say the number. The name tag is responds with Directory and first digit to store followed by recorded and the system then plays back all of the stored a tone.
Page 236 7-50 Infotainment System 3. Say the name tag to be deleted. To use the delete all name tags Making a Call The system responds with command: Calls can be made using the Would you like to delete, <name following commands: 1.
Page 237 Infotainment System 7-51 If the system does not 4. Continue entering digits until the 3. Say the name tag of the person recognize the number, it number to be dialed is complete. to call. confirms the numbers After the whole number has If the system clearly followed by a tone.
Page 238 7-52 Infotainment System Using the Re dial Command Call Waiting 2. Say Three way call . The system responds with Three Call waiting must be supported on 1. Press and hold way call, please say dial or call . the Bluetooth phone and enabled by two seconds.
Page 239 Infotainment System 7-53 To Cancel Mute To Transfer Audio to the In-Vehicle 2. Say Bluetooth . The system Bluetooth System responds with Bluetooth ready 1. Press . The system followed by a tone. The cellular phone must be paired responds with Ready followed and connected with the Bluetooth 3.
Page 240 7-54 Infotainment System Sending a Number During a Call Sending a Stored Name Tag Sending <name tag> and During a Call the dial tones are sent and 1. Press . The system the call continues. 1. Press . The system responds with Ready followed Clearing the System by a tone.
Page 241: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-4 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) .
Page 242 Climate Controls Temperature Control: Turn automatically selects outside air. (Air Conditioning): Press to clockwise or counterclockwise to Recirculation cannot be selected turn the air conditioning system on increase or decrease the while in floor mode. or off. An indicator light comes on temperature of the air flowing from when A/C is on.
Page 243 Climate Controls Using recirculation for long periods The recirculation mode cannot be < (Rear Window Defogger): of time could cause the air inside of used with floor, defrost, or defogging Press to turn the rear window the vehicle to become too dry. To modes.
Page 244: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System Display Function Each time the temperature, mode, The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with or fan control buttons are pressed, this system. the climate control display shows that function along with the inside temperature setting.
Page 245 Climate Controls Automatic Operation quickly cool the vehicle. The To avoid blowing cold air in cold recirculation indicator light will weather, the system delays AUTO (Automatic): The system come on. turning on the fan until warm air automatically controls the inside is available.
Page 246 Climate Controls Driver Side Temperature Manual Operation The air delivery mode setting still Control: Press the + or buttons displays, but the word AUTO no The air delivery mode or fan speed to increase or decrease the driver longer displays, and the AUTO can be manually adjusted.
Page 247 Climate Controls Do not drive the vehicle until all the Air Conditioning (Defog): This mode clears the windows are clear. windows of fog or moisture. Air is (Air Conditioning): Press to directed to the windshield, floor While in defrost mode, if the PASS turn the air conditioning (A/C) on outlets, and side window vents.
Page 248 Climate Controls The air conditioning system is cold and damp. To clear the fog, For vehicles with heated outside removes moisture from the air, so select either the defog or defrost rearview mirrors, fog or frost is water might drip under the vehicle mode and increase the fan speed.
Page 249 Climate Controls Sensors There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle. Any cover on the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading in the displayed temperature.
Page 250 8-10 Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow Control Only) according to the settings of the rear controls. It comes on when any rear control is adjusted. Fan Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Page 251 Climate Controls 8-11 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Mimic Mode: This mode matches the rear climate control to the front Seat Audio) climate control settings. It comes on when REAR is pressed. Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls.
Page 252: Air Vents
8-12 Climate Controls Keep the path under all seats Air Vents (Air Delivery Mode Control): clear of objects to help circulate Press to manually change the the air inside the vehicle more Use the slider switch in the center of direction of the airflow.
Page 253 Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park ... . 9-20 Object Detection Systems Shifting Out of Park ..9-21 Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-33 Operating Parking Over Things Rear Vision...
Page 254: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving Information Death and injury associated with WARNING (Continued) drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Defensive Driving Driver distraction can cause Alcohol affects four things that collisions resulting in injury or Defensive driving means always anyone needs to drive a vehicle: possible death.
Page 255: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Medical research shows that Braking And, of course, actual stopping alcohol in a person's system can distances vary greatly with the See Brake System Warning Light make crash injuries worse, surface of the road, whether it is on page 5 18.
Page 256: Steering
Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the Variable Effort Steering Steering in Emergencies vehicle is being driven, brake The vehicle has a steering system There are times when steering can normally but do not pump the that continuously adjusts the effort be more effective than braking.
Page 257: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go The vehicle's right wheels can drop straight down the roadway. off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems...
Page 258 Driving and Operating Skidding If the vehicle starts to slide, ease While driving on a surface with your foot off the accelerator pedal reduced traction, try your best to In a skid, a driver can lose control of and quickly steer the way you want avoid sudden steering, acceleration, the vehicle.
Page 259: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating Driving on Wet Roads Other Rainy Weather Tips WARNING (Continued) Besides slowing down, other wet Rain and wet roads can reduce weather driving tips include: happens, you and other vehicle vehicle traction and affect your occupants could drown. Do not ability to stop and accelerate.
Page 260: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating Keep your eyes moving scan Stay in your own lane. Do not WARNING the road ahead and to the sides. swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at Check the rearview mirror and If you do not shift down, the speeds that let you stay in your vehicle instruments often.
Page 261: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Winter Driving Try not to break the fragile traction. Turn off cruise control, if equipped, If you accelerate too fast, the drive on slippery surfaces. Driving on Snow or Ice wheels will spin and polish the Blizzard Conditions surface under the tires even more.
Page 262 9-10 Driving and Operating To get help and keep everyone in WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) the vehicle safe: Turn on the hazard warning Check again from time to Snow can trap exhaust gases flashers. time to be sure snow does under your vehicle.
Page 263: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 9-11 If it takes some time for help to Rocking the Vehicle to Get WARNING arrive, now and then when you run it Out the engine, push the accelerator If the vehicle's tires spin at high Turn the steering wheel left and pedal slightly so the engine runs speed, they can explode, and you right to clear the area around the...
Page 264: Vehicle Load Limits
9-12 Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits (B-pillar) of your vehicle. With WARNING (Continued) the driver's door open, you will It is very important to know how find the label attached below the the way the vehicle handles. much weight your vehicle can door lock post (striker).
Page 265 Driving and Operating 9-13 the front and rear axle. See there will be five 150 lb Certification/Tire Label later in passengers in your vehicle, this section. the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is Steps for Determining Correct 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) Load Limit...
Page 266 9-14 Driving and Operating seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
Page 267 Driving and Operating 9-15 GVWR includes the weight of WARNING (Continued) WARNING the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. (GVWR), or either the Things you put inside your maximum front or rear Gross vehicle can strike and injure The Certification/Tire label also Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 268: Starting And Operating
9-16 Driving and Operating Avoid making hard stops for Starting and Ignition Positions the first 322 km (200 miles) or Operating so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with New Vehicle Break-In new linings can mean Notice: The vehicle does not premature wear and earlier...
Page 269: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 9-17 Notice: Using a tool to force the the ignition and steering wheel. Use Retained Accessory key to turn in the ignition could this position if the vehicle must be Power (RAP) cause damage to the switch or pushed or towed.
Page 270: Starting The Engine
9-18 Driving and Operating Starting the Engine components. If the ignition key is 2. If the engine does not start after turned to the START position, 5 10 seconds, especially in very Move the shift lever to P (Park) or and then released when the cold weather (below 0°F or N (Neutral).
Page 271: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-19 Notice: The engine is designed to To Use the Engine Coolant 4. Before starting the engine, be work with the electronics in the sure to unplug and store the Heater vehicle. If you add electrical parts cord as it was before to keep it 1.
Page 272: Shifting Into Park
9-20 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park 3. Turn the ignition key to you leave it. After you have moved LOCK/OFF. the shift lever into P (Park), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, 4. Remove the key and take it with WARNING see if you can move the shift lever you.
Page 273: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-21 Shifting Out of Park To shift out of P (Park): Parking Over Things That Burn 1. Apply the brake pedal. The vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. 2. Press the shift lever button. The shift lock release is WARNING 3.
Page 274: Engine Exhaust
9-22 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) While Parked There are holes or openings WARNING It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. But if you ever have Engine exhaust contains Carbon damage or after-market to, here are some things to know.
Page 275: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating 9-23 Automatic WARNING WARNING Transmission It can be dangerous to get out of It is dangerous to get out of the The automatic transmission has a the vehicle if the automatic vehicle if the shift lever is not fully shift lever located on the console transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake...
Page 276 9-24 Driving and Operating the shift lever button before shifting the vehicle is already moving, use D (Drive): This position is for from P (Park) when the ignition key N (Neutral) only. Also, use normal driving. It provides the best is in ON/RUN.
Page 277: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-25 and performance. Use the brake to To use this feature: The transmission will not shift into hold the vehicle on a hill. Do not use 5 (Fifth) until the + (Plus) button is 1. Move the shift lever to L (Low). the accelerator pedal.
Page 278: Tow/Haul Mode
9-26 Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode Automatic Engine Grade Drive Systems Braking (Tow/Haul): The vehicle may All-Wheel Drive Automatic Engine Grade Braking have a Tow/Haul mode. assists when driving on a downhill The button is located on the With this feature, engine power is grade.
Page 279: Antilock Brake
Driving and Operating 9-27 Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS...
Page 280: Parking Brake
9-28 Driving and Operating Parking Brake Notice: Driving with the parking Brake Assist brake on can overheat the brake This vehicle has a brake assist system and cause premature feature designed to assist the driver wear or damage to brake system in stopping or decreasing vehicle parts.
Page 281: Ride Control Systems
Driving and Operating 9-29 Ride Control Systems If the system fails to turn on or activate, the StabiliTrak light along with one of the following messages StabiliTrak System will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC): The vehicle has the StabiliTrak TRACTION CONTROL OFF, system which combines antilock SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL,...
Page 282 9-30 Driving and Operating Traction control can be turned on by necessary to turn off the system and the driven wheels can spin pressing and releasing the traction when driving in extreme off-road more freely. This can cause the control disable button if not conditions where high wheel spin is brake-traction control to activate automatically shut off for any other...
Page 283: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating 9-31 If cruise control is being used when Cruise Control the system activates, the StabiliTrak With cruise control, a speed of light will flash and cruise control will about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can automatically disengage. Cruise be maintained without keeping your control may be reengaged when foot on the accelerator.
Page 284 9-32 Driving and Operating To increase vehicle speed in 3. Press and release the (Cancel): Press to cancel cruise small increments, press the SET button located on the control without erasing the set +RES button briefly. Each time steering wheel. speed from memory.
Page 285: Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist
Driving and Operating 9-33 Using Cruise Control on Hills Object Detection WARNING How well the cruise control will work Systems on hills depends upon the vehicle The Ultrasonic Rear Parking speed, load, and the steepness of Assist (URPA) system does not Ultrasonic Parking Assist the hills.
Page 286 9-34 Driving and Operating A tow bar is attached to the How the System Works When the System Does Not vehicle. Seem to Work Properly URPA comes on automatically when The vehicle's bumper is the shift lever is moved into If the URPA system does not damaged.
Page 287: Rear Vision
Driving and Operating 9-35 Rear Vision Vehicles Without Navigation WARNING (Continued) System Camera (RVC) Your judged distances using the The rear vision camera system is The vehicle may have a Rear Vision screen will differ from actual designed to help the driver when Camera system.
Page 288 9-36 Driving and Operating Turning the Rear Vision Camera Vehicles With Navigation 3. Select the Rear Camera Options System Off or On screen button. The Rear Camera System Options screen displays. To turn off the rear vision camera The rear vision camera system is system, press and hold , located designed to help the driver when...
Page 289 Driving and Operating 9-37 The delay that is received after The symbols appear when an object (Brightness) : Touch the shifting out of R (Reverse) is has been detected by the URPA + (plus) or (minus) screen buttons approximately 10 seconds. The system.
Page 290 9-38 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera Error The area displayed by the camera is Messages limited and does not display objects that are close to either corner or Service Rear Vision Camera under the bumper. The area System: This message can display displayed can vary depending on when the system is not receiving vehicle orientation or road...
Page 291 Driving and Operating 9-39 The back of the vehicle is in an A fast flash may indicate that the When the System Does Not accident, the position and display has been on for the Seem To Work Properly mounting angle of the camera maximum allowable time during The rear vision camera system can change or the camera can...
Page 292: Recommended Fuel
9-40 Driving and Operating Fuel Recommended Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with Use of the recommended fuel is an a posted octane rating of 87 or important part of the proper higher. If the octane rating is less maintenance of this vehicle. To help than 87, an audible knocking noise, keep the engine clean and maintain commonly referred to as spark...
Page 293: California Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-41 California Fuel Fuels in Foreign Fuel Additives Requirements Countries To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now If the vehicle is certified to meet If you plan on driving in another required to contain additives that California Emissions Standards, it is country outside the United States or help prevent engine and fuel system...
Page 294: Filling The Tank
9-42 Driving and Operating For customers who do not use TOP Notice: This vehicle was not Filling the Tank TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, designed for fuel that contains one bottle of GM Fuel System methanol. Do not use fuel WARNING Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel containing methanol.
Page 295 Driving and Operating 9-43 To open the fuel door, push the allow fuel to evaporate into the WARNING rearward center edge in and release atmosphere. See Malfunction and it will open. Indicator Lamp on page 5 16. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.
Page 296: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-44 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact Information WARNING with the inside of the fill opening before operating the Only use towing equipment that has Never fill a portable fuel container nozzle.
Page 297 Driving and Operating 9-45 For information on towing a disabled transmission, wheel assemblies and WARNING (Continued) vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on tires are forced to work harder and page 10 82. For information on under greater loads. The trailer also seriously injured.
Page 298 9-46 Driving and Operating The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). Pulling A Trailer Check all trailer hitch parts and Use a lower gear if the attachments, safety chains, Here are some important points: transmission shifts too often. electrical connectors, lamps, tires See Tow/Haul Mode later in There are many laws, including and mirror adjustments.
Page 299 Driving and Operating 9-47 Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and Tow/Haul assists when pulling a trailer combined weight is at least heavy trailer or a large or heavy 75 percent of the vehicle's Gross load.
Page 300 9-48 Driving and Operating Following Distance Making Turns When towing a trailer, the arrows on the instrument panel flash for turns Stay at least twice as far behind the Notice: Making very sharp turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are vehicle ahead as you would when while trailering could cause the burned out.
Page 301 Driving and Operating 9-49 When towing at high altitude on Parking on Hills 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then steep uphill grades, engine coolant apply the parking brake and shift will boil at a lower temperature than into P (Park). WARNING at normal altitudes.
Page 302: Trailer Towing
9-50 Driving and Operating Maintenance When Trailer Trailer Towing Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the Towing Three important considerations tow vehicle and it has all the The vehicle needs service more have to do with weight: required trailering equipment.
Page 303 Driving and Operating 9-51 Vehicle Maximum Trailer Weight *GCWR Front Wheel Drive 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 7,500 lbs (3 402 kg) Front Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package 5,200 lbs (2 359 kg) 10,250 lbs (4 649 kg) All Wheel Drive 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 7,700 lbs (3 493 kg) All Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package...
Page 304 9-52 Driving and Operating (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or applied well behind the rear axle, the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle the effect on the rear axle is greater Weight Rating). The effect of than just the weight itself, as much additional weight may reduce the as 1.5 times as much.
Page 305: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-53 Weight is still below 3 266 kg It is important that the vehicle Towing Equipment (7,200 lbs) and you might think 318 does not exceed any of its Hitches additional kilograms (700 lbs) should ratings GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, be subtracted from the trailering Maximum Trailer Rating or Tongue It is important to have the correct...
Page 306 9-54 Driving and Operating Weight-Distributing Hitches and Safety Chains Trailer Wiring Harness Weight Carrying Hitches Always attach chains between the Basic Trailer Wiring vehicle and the trailer. Cross the The trailer wiring harness, with a safety chains under the tongue of seven-pin connector, is located at the trailer to help prevent the tongue the rear of the vehicle and is tied to...
Page 307: Conversions And Add-Ons
Driving and Operating 9-55 *The fuse for this circuit is installed Electric Trailer Brake Control Conversions and in the underhood electrical center, Wiring Provisions Add-Ons but the wires are not connected. These wiring provisions for an They should be connected by your electric trailer brake controller are Add-On Electrical dealer or a qualified service center.
Page 308 9-56 Driving and Operating NOTES...
Page 309: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Overheated Engine Electrical System Protection High Voltage Devices and Operating Mode ... 10-20 Wiring ..... 10-29 Power Steering Fluid .
Page 310: General Information
10-2 Vehicle Care Different Size Tires and Jump Starting General Information Wheels ....10-51 Jump Starting ....10-78 For service and parts needs, visit Uniform Tire Quality Towing...
Page 311: California Proposition
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition California Perchlorate Accessories and 65 Warning Materials Requirements Modifications Most motor vehicles, including this Certain types of automotive Adding non dealer/non retailer one, contain and/or emit chemicals applications, such as airbag accessories to the vehicle can affect known to the State of California to initiators, seat belt pretensioners, vehicle performance and safety,...
Page 312: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care GM Accessories are designed to Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service complement and function with other work, use the proper service systems on the vehicle. Your GM manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own dealer can accessorize the vehicle about how to service the vehicle Service Work...
Page 313: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood 2. At the front of the vehicle, pull Before closing the hood, be sure all up on the center of the hood, filler caps are on properly. To open the hood, do the following: and push the secondary hood Pull the hood down to close.
Page 314 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview...
Page 315: Engine Cover
Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Radiator Pressure Cap. See H. Engine Cover on page 10 7. Engine Cover Cooling System on page 10 14. I. Engine Oil Dipstick. See B. Engine Coolant Recovery Cap. Checking Engine Oil under See Cooling System on Engine Oil on page 10 8.
Page 316: Engine Oil
10-8 Vehicle Care Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil See Engine Compartment Overview must be warm and the vehicle must on page 10 6 for the location of the be on level ground.
Page 317 Vehicle Care 10-9 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Cold Temperature Operation Look for three things: If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below 20°F GM6094M ( 29°C), use either an SAE 5W-30 Use only an oil that meets GM synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 Standard GM6094M.
Page 318: Engine Oil Life System
10-10 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Life System must be reset. Your dealer has If the vehicle does not have Driver trained service people who will Information Center (DIC) buttons: When to Change Engine Oil perform this work using genuine 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, parts and reset the system.
Page 319: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-11 If the vehicle has Driver Information What to Do with Used Oil Automatic Transmission Center (DIC) buttons: Fluid Used engine oil contains certain 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, elements that can be unhealthy for It is not necessary to check the with the engine off.
Page 320: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
10-12 Vehicle Care The transmission fluid will not reach See Engine Compartment Overview To inspect or replace the engine air the end of the dipstick unless the on page 10 6 for the location of the cleaner/filter: transmission is at operating engine air cleaner/filter.
Page 321 Vehicle Care 10-13 6. Remove the housing cover (C) WARNING with outlet duct. 7. Remove the filter (D) and any Operating the engine with the air loose debris that may be found cleaner/filter off can cause you or in the base (E). others to be burned.
Page 322: Cooling System
10-14 Vehicle Care Cooling System Notice: Using coolant other than WARNING ® DEX-COOL can cause premature The cooling system allows the engine, heater core, or radiator An electric engine cooling fan engine to maintain the correct corrosion. In addition, the under the hood can start up even working temperature.
Page 323 Vehicle Care 10-15 What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Notice: If extra inhibitors and/or drinkable water and DEX-COOL additives are used in the vehicle's coolant. If using this mixture, cooling system, the vehicle could WARNING nothing else needs to be added. be damaged.
Page 324 10-16 Vehicle Care the cooling system is cool before How to Add Coolant to the How to Add Coolant to the this is done. See Cooling System on Recovery Tank Radiator page 10 14 for more information. WARNING WARNING You can be burned if you spill An electric engine cooling fan coolant on hot engine parts.
Page 325 Vehicle Care 10-17 2. Remove the radiator pressure WARNING (Continued) cap when the cooling system, including the upper radiator cooling system and surge tank hose, is no longer hot. pressure cap to cool if you ever Turn the pressure cap slowly have to turn the pressure cap.
Page 326: Engine Overheating
10-18 Vehicle Care Notice: If the pressure cap is not If you do decide to lift the hood, tightly installed, coolant loss and make sure the vehicle is parked on possible engine damage may a level surface. occur. Be sure the cap is properly Then check to see if the engine and tightly secured.
Page 327 Vehicle Care 10-19 If Steam Is Coming From The If the overheat warning is displayed WARNING (Continued) with no sign of steam: Engine Compartment 1. Turn the air conditioning off. See Overheated Engine WARNING Protection Operating Mode on 2. Turn the heater on to the highest page 10 20 for information on temperature and to the highest Steam from an overheated engine...
Page 328: Overheated Engine
10-20 Vehicle Care displayed, turn off the engine until it engine oil will be severely noise. A fluid loss in this system cools down. Also, see Overheated degraded. Repair the cause of could indicate a problem. Have the Engine Protection Operating Mode coolant loss, change the oil and system inspected and repaired.
Page 329: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-21 What to Use Adding Washer Fluid Notice: When using concentrated To determine what kind of fluid to When the windshield washer fluid washer fluid, follow the use, see Recommended Fluids and reservoir is low, a WASHER FLUID manufacturer's instructions Lubricants on page 11 7.
Page 330: Brakes
10-22 Vehicle Care Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, brake pads have built-in wear applied.
Page 331: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-23 Brake Fluid There are only two reasons why the WARNING brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it The brake fluid level goes down can spill on the engine and burn, because of normal brake lining if the engine is hot enough.
Page 332 10-24 Vehicle Care If brake fluid is spilled on Always clean the brake fluid Vehicle Storage the vehicle's painted reservoir cap and the area around surfaces, the paint finish can the cap before removing it. This WARNING be damaged. Be careful not helps keep dirt from entering the to spill brake fluid on the reservoir.
Page 333: Starter Switch Check
Vehicle Care 10-25 Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON/RUN, but do not Shift Lock Control start the engine. Without WARNING System Check applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of When you are doing this P (Park) with normal effort.
Page 334: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
10-26 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) Park Brake and P (Park) Replacement blades come in mechanism's holding ability: different types and are removed in Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to different ways. To replace the wiper P (Park).
Page 335: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care 10-27 For the proper size and type see Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Maintenance Replacement Parts on Headlamp aim has been preset at For the proper type of replacement page 11 9. the factory and should need no bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on Backglass Wiper Blade further adjustment.
Page 336: Taillamps, Turn Signal
10-28 Vehicle Care Taillamps, Turn Signal, To replace one of these bulbs: Sidemarker, and 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2 9. Stoplamps 2. Remove the convenience net, if the vehicle has one. 4. Remove the two nuts holding the taillamp assembly in place.
Page 337: Replacement Bulbs
Vehicle Care 10-29 9. Push the taillamp assembly back Electrical System Electrical System into its original location. Overload When reinstalling the taillamp High Voltage Devices and The vehicle has fuses and circuit assembly, make sure the pin on Wiring breakers to protect against an the taillamp assembly lines up electrical system overload.
Page 338: Fuses And Circuit
10-30 Vehicle Care Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in your vehicle some cases to remain off. Have the are protected from short circuits by headlamp wiring checked right away a combination of fuses, circuit if the lamps go on and off or...
Page 339 Vehicle Care 10-31 Fuses Usage BATT 1 Battery 1 BATT 2 Battery 2 BATT 3 Battery 3 Engine Control Module Engine Control ECM 1 Module 1 EMISSION 1 Emission 1 EMISSION 2 Emission 2 EVEN COILS Even Injector Coils FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2...
Page 340 10-32 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Heating, Ventilation Trailer Right Power Outlet RT TRLR and Air OUTLET Stoplamp and Turn HVAC BLWR STOP/TRN Conditioning Signal REAR Blower Rear Camera CAMERA Regulated Voltage RVC SNSR Left High-Beam Control Sensor Rear Accessory LT HI BEAM Headlamp...
Page 341: Instrument Panel Fuse
Vehicle Care 10-33 Fuses Usage Relays Usage Relays Usage TRLR Trailer Back up FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 Rear Window RR DEFOG BCK/UP Lamps Defogger FAN 3 Cooling Fan 3 TRLR BRK Trailer Brake Trailer Right FOG LAMP Fog Lamps RT TRLR Stoplamp and Turn TRLR...
Page 342 10-34 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage AIRBAG Airbag Heating, Ventilation HVAC and Air Amplifier Conditioning BCK/ Back up Lamp/ INADV/ Inadvertent UP/STOP Stoplamp PWR/LED Power LED Body Control INFOTMNT Infotainment Module Driver Side Turn CNSTR/ LT/TRN/SIG Canister Vent Signal VENT Memory Seat CTSY...
Page 343 Vehicle Care 10-35 Relays Usage Relays Usage Driver Side Power Power Unlock UNLCK PWR/SEAT Seat Relay Relay Passenger Side Daytime Running DRL2 PWR/SEAT Power Seat Relay Lamps 2 Relay Power Windows Driver Side Unlock PWR/WNDW LT/UNLCK Relay Relay PWR/ Power Steering Daytime Running COLUMN Column Relay...
Page 344: Wheels And Tires
10-36 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tire Sidewall Labeling WARNING (Continued) Useful information about a tire is Tires Underinflated tires pose the molded into its sidewall. The same danger as overloaded examples below show a typical Your new vehicle comes with tires.
Page 345 Vehicle Care 10-37 and service description. See the Tire Identification Number (TIN). Tire Size illustration later in this The TIN shows the section for more detail. manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was (B) TPC Spec (Tire manufactured.
Page 346: Tire Designations
10-38 Vehicle Care compact spare tire, see (E) Tire Inflation Tire Designations Compact Spare Tire on temporary use tire or compact Tire Size page 10 77 and If a Tire Goes spare tire should be inflated to Flat on page 10 56 . 420 kPa (60 psi).
Page 347: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care 10-39 (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit certified to carry. The speed Belt A rubber coated layer of number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a cords that is located between height to width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load.
Page 348 10-40 Vehicle Care Curb Weight The weight of a GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure motor vehicle with standard and Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to optional equipment including the Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated.
Page 349 Vehicle Care 10-41 Outward Facing Sidewall Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic of a tire when only 1.6 mm side of an asymmetrical tire that tire in which the ply cords that (1/16 inch) of tread remains. has a particular side that faces extend to the beads are laid at See When It Is Time for New outward when mounted on a...
Page 350: Tire Pressure
10-42 Vehicle Care Vehicle Maximum Load on the Do not let anyone tell A vehicle specific Tire and Notice: Tire Load on an individual tire you that under inflation or Loading Information label is due to curb weight, accessory over inflation is all right. It is attached to your vehicle.
Page 351: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 10-43 When to Check Remove the valve cap from the Tire Pressure Monitor tire valve stem. Press the tire System Check your tires once a month gauge firmly onto the valve to or more. Do not forget to check The Tire Pressure Monitor System get a pressure measurement.
Page 352: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-44 Vehicle Care pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is Federal Communications of your tires is significantly under combined with the low tire pressure Commission (FCC) and inflated. telltale. When the system detects a Industry Canada malfunction, the telltale will flash for Accordingly, when the low tire See Radio Frequency Statement on...
Page 353 Vehicle Care 10-45 and displays see Driver Information Your vehicle's TPMS can warn you Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) on about a low tire pressure condition page 5 22 or Driver Information but it does not replace normal tire Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) maintenance.
Page 354 10-46 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or TPMS Malfunction Light and process was started but not being near facilities using radio Message completed or not completed wave frequencies similar to the The TPMS will not function properly successfully after rotating the TPMS could cause the TPMS if one or more of the TPMS sensors...
Page 355 Vehicle Care 10-47 The TPMS sensors can also be 3. Press the Remote Keyless Entry 7. Proceed to the passenger side matched to each tire/wheel position (RKE) transmitter's LOCK and rear tire, and repeat the by increasing or decreasing the UNLOCK buttons at the same procedure in Step 5.
Page 356: Tire Inspection
10-48 Vehicle Care Tire Inspection Any time you notice unusual If the vehicle has a compact wear, rotate the tires as soon as spare tire, do not include it in the We recommend that you possible and check wheel tire rotation. regularly inspect your vehicle's alignment.
Page 357: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care 10-49 When It Is Time for New The vehicle needs new tires if any WARNING of the following statements are true: Tires You can see the indicators at Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Various factors, such as three or more places around parts to which it is fastened, can maintenance, temperatures, driving...
Page 358: Buying New Tires
10-50 Vehicle Care wear out before they degrade due to GM's exclusive TPC Spec See Tire Inspection on page 10 48 age. If you are unsure about the system considers over a dozen and Tire Rotation on page 10 48 need to replace the tires as they get critical specifications that impact for information on proper tire...
Page 359: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-51 rated tires may give a electronic systems such as anti lock WARNING brakes, rollover airbags, traction low pressure warning that is control, and electronic stability higher or lower than the proper If you use bias-ply tires on the control, the performance of these warning level you would get with vehicle, the wheel rim flanges...
Page 360: Uniform Tire Quality
10-52 Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality (UTQG) system does not apply Treadwear to deep tread, winter-type snow Grading The treadwear grade is a tires, space-saver, or temporary comparative rating based on the Quality grades can be found use spare tires, tires with wear rate of the tire when tested where applicable on the tire nominal rim diameters of...
Page 361: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-53 Traction AA, A, B, C conditions on a specified indoor Wheel Alignment and Tire laboratory test wheel. Sustained Balance The traction grades, from high temperature can cause the highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, The tires and wheels on the vehicle material of the tire to degenerate and C.
Page 362: Wheel Replacement
10-54 Vehicle Care Wheel Replacement If you need to replace any of the Notice: The wrong wheel can wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, also cause problems with bearing Replace any wheel that is bent, or Tire Pressure Monitor System life, brake cooling, speedometer cracked, or badly rusted or (TPMS) sensors, replace them only or odometer calibration,...
Page 363: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-55 Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains WARNING (Continued) WARNING WARNING manufacturer's instructions. To help avoid damage to the vehicle, Putting a used wheel on the Do not use tire chains. There is drive slowly, readjust or remove vehicle is dangerous. You cannot not enough clearance.
Page 364: If A Tire Goes Flat
10-56 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat A rear blowout, particularly on a WARNING (Continued) curve, acts much like a skid and It is unusual for a tire to blowout may require the same correction while you are driving, especially if changing a flat tire.
Page 365 Vehicle Care 10-57 When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), WARNING WARNING (Continued) use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement Changing a tire can be 3. Turn off the engine and do of wheel blocks (A). dangerous.
Page 366: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
10-58 Vehicle Care Tire Sealant and If this vehicle has a tire sealant and WARNING compressor kit, there may not be a Compressor Kit spare tire, tire changing equipment, Over-inflating a tire could cause and on some vehicles there may not the tire to rupture and you or WARNING be a place to store a tire.
Page 367 Vehicle Care 10-59 This vehicle may have one of the Tire Sealant following tire sealant and Read and follow the safe handling compressor kits. The kit includes: instructions on the label adhered to the sealant canister. Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister.
Page 368 10-60 Vehicle Care Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tire Follow the directions closely for correct sealant usage. When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a heated environment for 5 minutes.
Page 369 Vehicle Care 10-61 2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (F) 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle on the Tire and Loading and the power plug (H). must be running while using the Information label. See Tire air compressor. Pressure on page 10 42. 3.
Page 370 10-62 Vehicle Care 11. Press the on/off button (B) to 19. Stop at a safe location and turn the tire sealant and check the tire pressure. Refer compressor kit off. to Steps 1 through 11 under Using the Tire Sealant and The tire is not sealed and will Compressor Kit without Sealant continue to leak air until the...
Page 371 Vehicle Care 10-63 21. Dispose of the used sealant canister (E) and sealant/air hose (F) assembly at a local dealer or in accordance with local state codes and practices. 22. Replace it with a new canister available from your dealer. 23.
Page 372 10-64 Vehicle Care 3. Place the kit on the ground. 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle The pressure gauge (C) may must be running while using the read higher than the actual tire Make sure the tire valve stem is air compressor.
Page 373: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 10-65 11. Press the on/off button (B) to Removal and Installation of the turn the tire sealant and Sealant Canister compressor kit off. To remove the sealant canister: Be careful while handling the 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. tire sealant and compressor kit as it could be warm after 2.
Page 374: Tire Changing
10-66 Vehicle Care Tire Changing Removing Tools The tools needed to remove the spare tire are located in the storage compartment on the driver side, at the rear of the vehicle. 1. Open the jack storage compartment by pulling on the latch tab, located toward the rear of the vehicle, and pulling the cover off.
Page 375 Vehicle Care 10-67 2. Open the carpet cutout that is located through the hole of the storage compartment. 3. Attach the lug wrench into the hoist shaft. 4. Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue turning the wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle.
Page 376 10-68 Vehicle Care 6. Turn the wrench clockwise to Do the following to check the cable: raise the cable back up after 1. Check under the vehicle to see if removing the spare tire. the cable is visible. Do not store a full size or a flat 2.
Page 377 Vehicle Care 10-69 5. If you still cannot lower the spare If the vehicle has aluminum Notice: If this vehicle has wheel tire to the ground, see wheels, remove the wheel nut locks and an impact wrench is Secondary Latch System on caps using the wheel wrench.
Page 378 10-70 Vehicle Care Notice: If a jack is used to raise WARNING the vehicle without positioning it correctly, the vehicle could be Raising your vehicle with the jack damaged. When raising the improperly positioned can vehicle on a jack, avoid contact damage the vehicle and even with the rear axle control arms.
Page 379 Vehicle Care 10-71 WARNING WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Never use oil or grease on bolts parts to which it is fastened, can or nuts because the nuts might make wheel nuts become loose come loose. The vehicle's wheel after time.
Page 380 10-72 Vehicle Care 13. Lower the vehicle by attaching the proper sequence and to the Storing the Spare Tire the lug wrench to the jack and proper torque specification. See turning the wrench Capacities and Specifications on WARNING counterclockwise. Lower the page 12 2 for the wheel nut jack completely.
Page 381 Vehicle Care 10-73 4. When the compact spare tire is WARNING almost in the stored position, turn the tire so the valve is Storing a jack, a tire, or other toward the rear of the vehicle. equipment in the passenger This position helps when compartment of the vehicle could checking the air pressure in the...
Page 382 10-74 Vehicle Care 3. Put the flat tire in the rear storage area with the valve stem pointing toward the rear of the vehicle. 5. Hook the cable onto the outside 8. Make sure the metal tube is portion of the liftgate hinges (B). centered at the striker.
Page 383: Secondary Latch System
Vehicle Care 10-75 Storing the Tools 3. Reinstall the wing bolt (B) by Secondary Latch System turning clockwise. This vehicle has an underbody 4. To replace the cover, line up the mounted tire hoist assembly that tab at the front of the cover with has a secondary latch system.
Page 384 10-76 Vehicle Care To release the spare tire from the 5. Turn the lug wrench clockwise to secondary latch: raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch spring. WARNING 6. Keep raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward Someone standing too close and is held firmly in place.
Page 385: Compact Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 10-77 Have the hoist shaft assembly After installing the compact spare inspected as soon as you can. You on the vehicle, stop as soon as will not be able to store a spare tire possible and make sure the spare using the hoist assembly until it has tire is correctly inflated.
Page 386: Jump Starting
10-78 Vehicle Care And do not mix the compact spare Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps tire or wheel with other wheels or could result in costly damage to If the vehicle's battery has run tires. They will not fit. Keep the the vehicle that would not be down, you may want to use another spare tire and its wheel together.
Page 387 Vehicle Care 10-79 vehicle, and the bad grounding 3. Turn off the ignition on both WARNING could damage the electrical vehicles. Unplug unnecessary systems. accessories plugged into the Using a match near a battery can cigarette lighter or the accessory To avoid the possibility of the cause battery gas to explode.
Page 388 10-80 Vehicle Care negative ( ) terminal on the dead 7. Do not let the other end touch WARNING battery because this can cause metal. Connect it to the sparks. positive (+) terminal of the good Fans or other moving engine battery.
Page 389 Vehicle Care 10-81 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service.
Page 390: Towing The Vehicle
10-82 Vehicle Care To disconnect the jumper cables Towing Recreational Vehicle from both vehicles, do the following: Towing 1. Disconnect the black Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing means negative ( ) cable from the towing the vehicle behind another To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle that had the dead vehicle...
Page 391 Vehicle Care 10-83 Here are some important things to Dinghy Towing For vehicles being dinghy towed, consider before recreational vehicle the vehicle should be run at the towing: beginning of each day and at each RV fuel stop for about five minutes. What is the towing capacity of This will ensure proper lubrication of the towing vehicle? Be sure to...
Page 392 10-84 Vehicle Care 6. To prevent the battery from Once the destination is reached: Dolly Towing (All-Wheel Drive draining while the vehicle is Vehicles) 1. Set the parking brake. being towed, remove the 50 amp 2. Reinstall the 50 amp BATT1 fuse BATT1 fuse from the underhood to the underhood fuse block.
Page 393 Vehicle Care 10-85 Dolly Towing 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a (Front-Wheel Drive clamping device designed for Vehicles Only) towing. 5. Remove the key from the ignition. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 7. Release the parking brake. Towing the Vehicle From the Rear Notice: Towing the vehicle from...
Page 394: Appearance Care
10-86 Vehicle Care Appearance Care Notice: Machine compounding or Protecting Exterior Bright Metal aggressive polishing on a Parts basecoat/clearcoat paint finish Exterior Care Bright metal parts should be may damage it. Use only cleaned regularly to keep their non-abrasive waxes and polishes Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ luster.
Page 395 Vehicle Care 10-87 Notice: Certain cleaners contain Dry the finish with a soft, clean frequent application may be chemicals that can damage the chamois or an all-cotton towel to required. See Recommended Fluids emblems or nameplates on the avoid surface scratches and water and Lubricants on page 11 7.
Page 396 10-88 Vehicle Care Notice: Using strong soaps, Use chrome polish only on treatments may cause wiper chemicals, abrasive polishes, chrome-plated wheels, but avoid streaking. Replace the wiper blades cleaners, brushes, or cleaners any painted surface of the wheel, if they are worn or damaged. that contain acid on aluminum or and buff off immediately after Wipers can be damaged by:...
Page 397: Interior Care
Vehicle Care 10-89 Sheet Metal Damage Underbody Maintenance discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint If the vehicle is damaged and Chemicals used for ice and snow surface. requires sheet metal repair or removal and dust control can collect replacement, make sure the body on the underbody.
Page 398 10-90 Vehicle Care Damage to the vehicle's interior cleaned. Permanent damage can Do not clean the interior using the may result from the use of many result from using cleaners on following cleaners or techniques: organic solvents such as naptha, surfaces for which they were not Never use a knife or any other alcohol, etc.
Page 399 Vehicle Care 10-91 To clean: A paper towel can be used to blot Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and excess moisture from the fabric or Other Plastic Surfaces 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white carpet after the cleaning process. cloth with water or club soda. To remove dust, a soft cloth Leather dampened with water can be used.
Page 400: Floor Mats
10-92 Vehicle Care Some commercial products may Floor Mats increase gloss on the instrument If the floor mat has a snap retainer, panel. The increase in gloss may a grommet in the driver side floor cause annoying reflections in the mat attaches to a hook on the floor windshield and even make it difficult of the vehicle to secure the floor...
Page 401: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Please read the information under Scheduled Maintenance. To keep Maintenance Maintenance intervals, the vehicle in good condition, see checks, inspections, your dealer. recommended fluids, and The maintenance schedule is for lubricants are necessary to keep General Information vehicles that: this vehicle in good working...
Page 402: Scheduled Maintenance
11-2 Service and Maintenance The proper replacement parts, Scheduled WARNING fluids, and lubricants to use are Maintenance listed in Recommended Fluids and Performing maintenance work can Lubricants on page 11 7 and be dangerous. Some jobs can When the Change Engine Oil Maintenance Replacement Parts on cause serious injury.
Page 403 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Brake system inspection (or work and reset the system. If the Maintenance every 12 months, whichever engine oil life system is reset Change engine oil and filter. See occurs first). accidentally, service the vehicle Engine Oil on page 10 8. An within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since Maintenance Emission Control Service.
Page 404 11-4 Service and Maintenance Body hinges and latches, key See Ignition Transmission Lock Additional Required Services lock cylinders, hood latch Check on page 10 25. At Each Fuel Stop assemblies, secondary latches, See Park Brake and P (Park) pivots, spring anchor and Engine oil level check.
Page 405 Service and Maintenance 11-5 First Engine Oil Change After is used to clean mud and dirt pressure water can overcome Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles from the underbody, care should the seals and contaminate the be taken to not directly spray the transfer case fluid.
Page 406 11-6 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Service Maintenance Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. Engine coolant level check. Windshield washer fluid level check. Tire inflation pressures check. Tire wear inspection. Rotate tires. Fluids visual leak check. Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles driven in dusty conditions only). Brake system inspection.
Page 407: Lubricants, And Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-7 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst Engine Oil symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for the vehicle's engine, see Engine Oil on page 10 8.
Page 408 11-8 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Carrier Assembly Differential (Rear SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Drive Module) and Transfer Case Canada 89021678). (Power Transfer Unit) Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Key Lock Cylinders Canada 10953474).
Page 409: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15278634 A3083C Engine Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12611882 41-107...
Page 410: Maintenance Records
11-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 411 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 412 11-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 413: Technical Data
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 414: 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 7 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a under the hood.
Page 415: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3.6L V6 Engine Automatic 1.10 mm (0.043 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.6L V6 Engine...
Page 416 12-4 Technical Data NOTES...
Page 417: Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-15...
Page 418 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 419: Customer Assistance
General Motors of Canada Limited Communication Centre, assistance. However, if a customer wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-3777 (English), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, participation in a no-charge 1-800-263-7854 (French), the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
Page 420: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Caribbean Islands/Countries and who use Text Telephones Canada Customer (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY Assistance equipment available at its Customer Virgin Islands) Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user in General Motors of Canada Limited Assistance the U.S.
Page 421: Online Owner Center
My GM Canada is a records password-protected section of or schedule a service Find Chevrolet dealers for www.gm.ca where you can save appointment by adding the service nationwide vehicles you own to your information on GM vehicles, get driveway profile.
Page 422: Program
Roadside Assistance is not a part of vehicle. the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Your name, home address, and Chevrolet and General Motors of For more information on the limited home telephone number Canada Limited reserve the right to offer visit www.gmmobility.com or...
Page 423 Customer Information 13-7 Emergency Tow From a Public Chevrolet and General Motors of Services Not Included in Road or Highway: Tow to the Canada Limited reserve the right to Roadside Assistance nearest Chevrolet dealer for limit services or payment to an...
Page 424: Scheduling Service
13-8 Customer Information Trip Interruption Benefits and Services Specific to Canadian Scheduling Service Assistance: Must be over Purchased Vehicles Appointments 250 kilometres from where your Fuel delivery: Reimbursement trip was started to qualify. When your vehicle requires is approximately $5 Canadian. General Motors of Canada warranty service, contact your Diesel fuel delivery may be...
Page 425: Courtesy Transportation
Customer Information 13-9 Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement Program Warranty service can generally be If your vehicle requires overnight completed while you wait. However, To enhance your ownership warranty repairs, and public if you are unable to wait, GM helps experience, we and our participating transportation is used instead of the to minimize your inconvenience by...
Page 426: Collision Damage Repair
13-10 Customer Information Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Collision Damage Repair Information Your dealer may arrange to provide If your vehicle is involved in a you with a courtesy rental vehicle or All program options, such as shuttle collision and it is damaged, have the reimburse you for a rental vehicle service, may not be available at damage repaired by a qualified...
Page 427 Customer Information 13-11 Recycled original equipment parts any vehicle failure related to such Many insurance policies provide may also be used for repair. These parts are not covered by that reduced protection to your GM parts are typically removed from warranty.
Page 428 13-12 Customer Information Vehicle Identification If a Crash Occurs original GM parts. Remember, Number (VIN) recycled parts will not be covered by If there has been an injury, call your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance company and policy emergency services for help. Do not number Insurance pays the bill for the repair, leave the scene of a crash until all...
Page 429: Service Publications Ordering Information
Customer Information 13-13 Service Publications Owner Information ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday Ordering Information Owner publications are written 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time specifically for owners and intended Service Manuals For Credit Card Orders Only to provide basic operational (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit information about the vehicle.
Page 430: Reporting Safety Defects
13-14 Customer Information Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot Reporting Safety Defects become involved in individual to the Canadian Defects problems between you, your Government dealer, or General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects If you live in Canada, and you To contact NHTSA, you may call to the United States believe that your vehicle has a the Vehicle Safety Hotline...
Page 431: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: hitting a road obstacle, data that will information about the vehicle s assist in understanding how a Chevrolet Motor Division performance and how it is driven. vehicle's systems performed. The Chevrolet Customer Assistance For example, your vehicle uses...
Page 432: Navigation System
13-16 Customer Information This data can help provide a better GM will not access this data or Radio Frequency understanding of the circumstances share it with others except: with the Identification (RFID) in which crashes and injuries occur. consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the RFID technology is used in some Important: EDR data is recorded...
Page 433: Radio Frequency
Customer Information 13-17 Radio Frequency Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Statement 1. The device may not cause This vehicle has systems that interference. operate on a radio frequency that 2. The device must accept any comply with Part 15 of the Federal interference received, including Communications Commission (FCC) interference that may cause...
Page 434 13-18 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 435 INDEX Airbags Audio Players ....7-12 CD ......7-12 Adding Equipment to the Accessories and Vehicle .
Page 436 INDEX Brakes ......10-19 Camera, Rear Vision ..9-32 Child Restraints Antilock .
Page 437 INDEX Convenience Net ....4-3 Customer Information Drive Systems Convex Mirrors ....2-15 Service Publications All-Wheel Drive .
Page 438 INDEX Engine (cont.) Fluid Overheated Protection Automatic Transmission ..10-10 Electrical Equipment, Operating Mode ... 10-18 Brakes ..... . 10-20 Add-On .
Page 439 INDEX Fuses General Information High Voltage Devices and Engine Compartment Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Wiring ..... . . 10-27 Fuse Block .
Page 440: For Children (Latch)
INDEX Lighting Locks Delayed Entry ....6-6 Automatic Door ....2-7 Key and Lock Messages .
Page 441 INDEX Messages Mirrors Airbag System ....5-36 Automatic Dimming Object Detection System Anti-Theft Alarm System ..5-36 Rearview ....2-17 Messages .
Page 442 INDEX Power (cont.) Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Seat Adjustment ....3-3 System ..... . . 7-41 Parade Dimming .
Page 443 INDEX Replacement Parts Seats (cont.) Power Adjustment, Front ..3-3 Airbags ..... . .3-39 Safety Belts ....3-13 Maintenance .
Page 444 i-10 INDEX Shifting Storage Areas Into Park ..... .9-18 Armrest ......4-1 Tachometer .
Page 445 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont.) Transmission Vehicle (cont.) Sealant and Compressor Personalization ....5-39 Automatic .....9-21 Kit, Storing .
Page 446 i-12 INDEX Where to Put the Child Restraint ..... 3-45 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Windows ..... . 2-18 Indicators .
Page 447 ✍NOTES...
Page 448 ✍NOTES...

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