Chevrolet 2011 Traverse Owner's Manual

Chevrolet 2011 Traverse Owner's Manual

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2011 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-41
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-48
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-36
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-16
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-24
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-30
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-34
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-54
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38

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  • Page 1 2011 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2011 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual Jump Starting ....10-80 Towing ..... . 10-84 Appearance Care .
  • Page 3 For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, substitute the name General Helm, Incorporated the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Motors of Canada Limited for P.O.
  • 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 : LATCH System Child information on the symbol, refer to Restraints the Index. : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Airbag Readiness Light : Oil Pressure...
  • Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
  • Page 7: In Brief

    In Brief In Brief Mirror Adjustment ... . 1-11 Performance and Maintenance ® Steering Wheel StabiliTrak System ..1-21 Adjustment ....1-12 Tire Pressure Monitor .
  • Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel...
  • Page 9 In Brief A. Turn and Lane Change Lever. Cruise Control on page 9 32. Q. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on See Turn and Lane-Change page 5 6. K. Steering Wheel Adjustment on Signals on page 6 4. page 5 2. Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button.
  • Page 10: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief Initial Drive Press and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic Information alarm. This section provides a brief Press again to cancel the panic overview about some of the alarm. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
  • Page 11: Door Locks

    In Brief 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 Press the liftgate button on the center console. On vehicles with power windows, Press the touchpad switch on the switches are on the doors. the outside liftgate handle. A. Seat Adjustment Handle Press the switch to lower the For more information see Liftgate on B.
  • Page 13 In Brief Adjust the seatback by tilting the To adjust a manual seat: Power Seats top of the control (B) forward or 1. Lift the handle (A) under the seat rearward. to unlock it. See Reclining Seatbacks on 2. Slide the seat to the desired page 3 7.
  • Page 14: Memory Features

    In Brief Memory Features Storing Memory Positions See Memory Seat and Mirrors under Power Seat Adjustment on To save into memory: page 3 4 and Vehicle 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback Personalization (With DIC Buttons) recliner, and both outside on page 5 41 for more information.
  • Page 15: Second Row Seats

    In Brief Second Row Seats Third Row Seats Heated and Ventilated Seats The third row seatbacks can be folded forward, and the seats can be removed. Heated and Ventilated Seat Buttons Shown, Heated Seat Buttons Similar The second row seat can be folded If available, the buttons are on the to access the third row.
  • Page 16: Sensing System For Passenger Airbag

    1-10 In Brief Press the button once for the Safety Belts Sensing System for highest setting. With each press of Passenger Airbag the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest.
  • Page 17: Mirror Adjustment

    In Brief 1-11 The passenger airbag status To adjust each mirror: Interior Mirror indicator will be visible on the 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the The manual inside rearview mirror instrument panel when the vehicle is mirror. can be adjusted so that the driver started.
  • Page 18 1-12 In Brief Steering Wheel Interior Lighting Dome Lamp Override Adjustment Dome Lamps The dome lamps are located in the overhead console and above the rear seat passengers. The dome lamps come on when a door is opened, unless the dome lamp override button is pressed in.
  • Page 19: Exterior Lighting

    In Brief 1-13 Reading Lamps Windshield Wiper/Washer : Turns the automatic light control on or off. Press the button near each lamp to The windshield wiper/washer lever turn them on or off. AUTO : Automatic operation of the is located on the left side of the headlamps at normal brightness and steering column.
  • Page 20: Climate Controls

    1-14 In Brief Windshield Washer Climate Controls : Press the button at the end of the turn signal/lane change lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield. Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper and rear wash button is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system.
  • Page 21 In Brief 1-15 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 22: Vehicle Features

    1-16 In Brief To use this feature: Vehicle Features 1. Move the shift lever to L (Low). Radio(s) 2. Press the plus/minus button located on the shift lever, to increase or decrease the gear range available. See Manual Mode on page 9 26. Radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port : Press to turn the system on BAND: Press to choose between...
  • Page 23 In Brief 1-17 See AM-FM Radio on page 7 6. Satellite Radio : Change the display between the radio station frequency and the Setting the Clock Vehicles with an XM Satellite time, if equipped. While the ignition Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite To set the time and date for the is off, press to display the time.
  • Page 24: Portable Audio Devices

    1-18 In Brief Portable Audio Devices Steering Wheel Controls : Increases or decreases volume. This vehicle may have an auxiliary input located on the radio faceplate : Press to reject an and a USB port located in the center incoming call, or to end a call. console.
  • Page 25: Cruise Control

    In Brief 1-19 Cruise Control Driver Information Center : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) speed from memory. To access the DIC, some vehicles See Cruise Control on page 9 32. have buttons located on the instrument panel.
  • Page 26 1-20 In Brief Storage Compartments Power Outlets : Press to display the oil life, park assist on vehicles with this The vehicle may have four feature, units, tire pressure readings accessory power outlets that can be on vehicles with this feature, and used to plug in electrical equipment, compass calibration and zone such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
  • Page 27: Maintenance

    In Brief 1-21 Sunroof Performance and Tire Pressure Monitor Maintenance The ignition must be in ON/RUN or This vehicle may have a Tire ACC/ACCESSORY to operate the Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). sunroof and power sunshade. See ® StabiliTrak System Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 20.
  • Page 28 1-22 In Brief During cooler conditions, the low tire If the vehicle came with a jack and Press the trip odometer reset pressure warning light may appear spare tire, see If a Tire Goes Flat on stem until OIL LIFE REMAINING when the vehicle is first started and page 10 58.
  • Page 29: Driving For Better Fuel Economy

    Mexico: 01-800-466-0800 complimentary service that includes When road and weather online service reminders, vehicle conditions are appropriate, use As the owner of a new Chevrolet, maintenance tips, online owner cruise control. you are automatically enrolled in the manual, special privileges, Roadside Assistance program.
  • Page 30 1-24 In Brief ® OnStar How OnStar Service Works www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada); contact : Push this blue button to OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR connect to a specially trained (1 888 466 7827) or TTY OnStar Advisor to verify your 1 877 248 2080;...
  • Page 31 In Brief 1-25 OnStar service can t work unless weather, electrical system design Your Responsibility the vehicle is in a place where and architecture of the vehicle, Increase the volume of the radio if OnStar has an agreement with a damage to important parts of the the OnStar Advisor cannot be wireless service provider for service...
  • 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 ....2-16 Folding Mirrors .
  • Page 34: Keys And Locks

    Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always Keys carry a spare key. If locked out of the vehicle, call WARNING Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S.
  • 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 remaining transmitters must also be RUN or is pressed again. The parking lamps flash twice to indicate reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle transmitters will no longer work 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 highest setting. See Climate WARNING 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 WARNING touchpad under the liftgate handle. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to You or others could be injured if open the liftgate. To close the caught in the path of the power liftgate, use the pull cup or pull strap liftgate.
  • Page 43 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 If the transmission is shifted out of Obstacle Detection Features P (Park) while the power function is A warning chime will sound and the in progress, the liftgate power liftgate will automatically reverse function will continue to completion. direction to the full closed or open If the transmission is shifted out of position if the liftgate encounters an...
  • Page 44 2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows The vehicle has pinch sensors Manual Operation of Power With the power liftgate disabled and located on the side edges of the all of the doors unlocked, the liftgate Liftgate liftgate. If an object is caught can be manually opened and between the liftgate and the body closed.
  • Page 45: Vehicle Security

    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 Vehicle Security When the door is closed, the unlocked by pressing during the security light stops flashing and ten second pre-alarm, the alarm This vehicle has theft-deterrent stays on solid for approximately goes off. The headlamps flash features;...
  • Page 46: Immobilizer Operation

    2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Testing the Alarm Immobilizer The security light comes on if there is a problem with arming or To test the alarm: See Radio Frequency Statement on disarming the theft-deterrent page 13 18 for information 1. From inside the vehicle, lower system.
  • Page 47 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 ® ® service the PASS-Key III+ to have To program the new additional key: If the PASS-Key III+ key is lost or a new key made. In an emergency, damaged, see your dealer or a 1.
  • Page 48: Exterior Mirrors

    2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors To adjust each mirror: 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the Convex Mirrors mirror. 2. Press on the control pad to adjust the mirror. WARNING 3. Press (A) or (B) again to A convex mirror can make things, deselect the mirror.
  • Page 49: Heated Mirrors

    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 For vehicles with outside power Resetting the Power Foldaway Heated Mirrors foldaway mirrors: Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: (Rear Window Defogger): The mirrors are accidentally Press to heat the mirrors. obstructed while folding.
  • Page 50 2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Driving with the Blind Spot 1. When the approaching vehicle is Using the Outside Mirror with a long distance away, the image Mirror the Blind Spot Mirror in the main mirror is small and 1. Set the main mirror so that the near the inboard edge of the side of the vehicle can just be mirror.
  • Page 51: Interior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 Park Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the If the vehicle has the memory ignition is turned to start. Manual Rearview Mirror package, the outside mirrors have a (On/Off): Press to turn the park tilt feature.
  • Page 52: Windows

    2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Windows Power Windows WARNING WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with Leaving children, helpless adults, the keys is dangerous for many or pets in a vehicle with the reasons. Children or others could windows closed is dangerous. be badly injured or even killed.
  • Page 53 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 Press the switch to lower the Programming the Power window. Pull up on the front edge of Windows the switch to raise the window. If the battery on the vehicle has Express-Up/Express-Down been recharged, disconnected, or replaced, windows with the Windows express-up feature need to be...
  • Page 54: Sun Visors

    2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows Anti-Pinch Feature Window Lockout Sun Visors The anti-pinch feature is on (Window Lockout): The window windows with the express-up lockout switch is located with the feature. If an object is in the way of power window switches on the the window as it is express-closing, driver door armrest.
  • Page 55: Roof

    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-23 Roof Sunroof The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY to operate the sunroof and power sunshade. See Vent: From the closed position, Retained Accessory Power (RAP) press and hold the front of the on page 9 20. switch to vent the sunroof.
  • Page 56 2-24 Keys, Doors and Windows Manual Sunshades To open the rear sunshade, located over the second row seats, press On a vehicle with only manual and release the rear of the switch. sunshades, press the button on the Press and release the front of the sunshade handle to release it and switch to close the sunshade.
  • Page 57 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety System Check ..3-30 Child Restraints Safety Belt Care ... . . 3-31 Older Children ....3-47 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/ spinal injury in a crash.
  • Page 59: Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints The vehicle's second row seats Front Seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be Seat Adjustment adjusted. The vehicle's third row seats have WARNING headrests in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. You can lose control of the The vehicle's head restraints and vehicle if you try to adjust a...
  • Page 60: Power Seat Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints Move the lever (B) up or down to To adjust a power seat, if equipped: Memory Seat and Mirrors raise or lower the seat. Move the seat forward or Use the lever (C) to adjust the rearward by sliding the seatback.
  • Page 61 Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions Memory Remote Recall If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling a memory To save into memory: The memory feature can recall the position, the recall may stop. driver seat and outside mirrors to 1.
  • Page 62: Lumbar Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints A single beep sounds. The driver Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar seat moves back approximately Manual Lumbar 8 cm (3 in). To move the seat back farther, press the easy exit seat button again until the seat is all the way back.
  • Page 63: Reclining Seatbacks

    Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) WARNING The lap belt cannot do its job Sitting in a reclined position when either. In a crash, the belt could the vehicle is in motion can be go up over your abdomen. The dangerous.
  • Page 64 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright position: WARNING 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the You can lose control of the seatback, and the seatback will vehicle if you try to adjust a return to the upright position.
  • Page 65: Heated And Ventilated Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints Power Reclining Seatbacks Heated and Ventilated Front Seats WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. To Heated and Ventilated Seat reduce the risk of burns, people Buttons Shown, Heated Seat with such a condition should use Buttons Similar...
  • Page 66: Rear Seats

    3-10 Seats and Restraints Remote Start Heated Seats Rear Seats (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press to heat the seat and When it is cold outside, the heated seatback. seats may turn on automatically during a remote vehicle start. The Press the button once for the heated seats will be canceled when highest setting.
  • Page 67 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Entering and Exiting the 3. Place the folding armrests in the upright position. Third Row 4. Make sure that the safety belt is WARNING unfastened and in the stowed position. Using the third row seating 5. Pull the sliding seat lever (C) position while the second row is forward and move the seatback folded, or folded and tumbled,...
  • Page 68 3-12 Seats and Restraints Returning the Seat to the 5. Push down on the rear of the Folding the Seatback seat cushion until it is locked in Seating Position To fold the second row seatbacks: place. To return the second row seat to its 1.
  • Page 69: Third Row Seats

    Seats and Restraints 3-13 Adjusting the Seats Third Row Seats To fold the third row seatback: 1. Remove anything on or under To adjust the second row seats, pull the seat. outward on the seat adjustment WARNING handle (A). Slide the seat forward or Using the third row seating rearward to the desired position.
  • Page 70 3-14 Seats and Restraints Returning the Seat to the WARNING Seating Position To return the seatback to the A safety belt that is improperly seating position: routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the 1. From the rear of the vehicle, protection needed in a crash.
  • Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Removing the Third Row Seats 5. Remove the seat by tilting it 2. Place the seat on the vehicle slightly upward, and then pulling floor so that the front seat hooks To remove a third row seat: it out of the rear of the vehicle in are on the vehicle bars.
  • Page 72: Safety Belts

    3-16 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts In most states and in all Canadian WARNING provinces, the law requires wearing This section of the manual safety belts. Here is why: It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts You never know if you will be in a in a cargo area, inside or outside properly.
  • Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. Take the simplest vehicle.
  • Page 74: Safety Belts

    3-18 Seats and Restraints With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
  • Page 75: How To Wear Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints 3-19 Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why Q: If I am a good driver, and I How to Wear Safety Belts should I have to wear safety never drive far from home, Properly belts? why should I wear safety belts? This section is only for people of A: Airbags are supplemental...
  • Page 76 3-20 Seats and Restraints First, before you or your bones and you would be less likely Q: What is wrong with this? passenger(s) wear a safety belt, to slide under the lap belt. If you slid there is important information you under it, the belt would apply force should know.
  • Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the You can be seriously hurt if the shoulder belt is too loose. In a lap belt is too loose. In a crash, crash, you would move forward you could slide under the lap belt too much, which could increase...
  • 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 the belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones.
  • Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured if the You can be seriously injured if belt goes over an armrest like you wear the shoulder belt under this. The belt would be much too your arm.
  • Page 80 3-24 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
  • Page 81: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Seats and Restraints 3-25 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is If the shoulder portion of a WARNING adjustable, so you can sit up passenger belt is pulled out all straight. To see how, see Seats the way, the child restraint You can be seriously injured by a in the Index.
  • Page 82: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

    3-26 Seats and Restraints Position the release button on It may be necessary to pull the Before a door is closed, be sure the the buckle so that the safety belt stitching on the safety belt safety belt is out of the way. If a could be quickly unbuckled if through the latch plate to fully door is slammed against a safety...
  • Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-27 Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the front outboard This vehicle may have rear shoulder occupants. Although the safety belt belt comfort guides. If not, they are pretensioners cannot be seen, they available through your dealer.
  • Page 84 3-28 Seats and Restraints Here is how to install a comfort pulling on the handle behind the guide to the safety belt: seatback. The comfort guide will now be accessible. 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.
  • Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-29 WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
  • Page 86: Safety Belt Use During

    3-30 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy Now and then, check that the safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely belt reminder light, safety belts, that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone,...
  • Page 87: Safety Belt Care

    Seats and Restraints 3-31 Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts After a Keep belts clean and dry. But the safety belt assemblies that Crash were used during any crash may WARNING have been stressed or damaged.
  • Page 88: Airbag System

    3-32 Seats and Restraints Airbag System All of the airbags in the vehicle will Here are the most important things have the word AIRBAG embossed to know about the airbag system: The vehicle has the following in the trim or on an attached label airbags: near the deployment opening.
  • Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-33 WARNING WARNING Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, faster than the blink of an eye. or very close to, any airbag Anyone who is up against, or very when it inflates can be seriously close to, any airbag when it injured or killed.
  • Page 90: Where Are The Airbags

    3-34 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side shown, Passenger The right front passenger frontal Side similar airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. The seat-mounted side impact The driver frontal airbag is in the airbags for the driver and right front middle of the steering wheel.
  • Page 91: When Should An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-35 When Should an Airbag WARNING (Continued) Inflate? or it might force the object into Frontal airbags are designed to that person causing severe injury inflate in moderate to severe frontal or even death. The path of an or near frontal crashes to help inflating airbag must be kept reduce the potential for severe...
  • Page 92 3-36 Seats and Restraints 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 93: What Makes An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-37 determined by the location and How Does an Airbag Rollover capable roof-rail airbags severity of the side impact. In a are designed to help contain the Restrain? rollover event, roof-rail airbag head and chest of occupants in the deployment is determined by the outboard seating positions in the In moderate to severe frontal or...
  • Page 94: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates

    3-38 Seats and Restraints What Will You See After You can lock the doors, turn off the WARNING interior lamps and hazard warning an Airbag Inflates? flashers by using the controls for When an airbag inflates, there those features. After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air.
  • Page 95: Passenger Sensing

    Seats and Restraints 3-39 Let only qualified technicians In many crashes severe enough to work on the airbag systems. inflate the airbag, windshields are Improper service can mean that broken by vehicle deformation. an airbag system will not work Additional windshield breakage may properly.
  • Page 96 3-40 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system We recommend that children be WARNING (Continued) turns off the right front passenger secured in a rear seat, including: an frontal airbag under certain infant or a child riding in a passenger airbag inflates and the conditions.
  • Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-41 The passenger sensing system is The passenger sensing system is WARNING designed to turn off the right front designed to turn on (may inflate) the passenger frontal airbag if: right front passenger frontal airbag If the airbag readiness light ever anytime the system senses that a The right front passenger seat is comes on and stays on, it means...
  • Page 98 3-42 Seats and Restraints If the On Indicator is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an restraint and restarting the Child Restraint Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, If a child restraint has been installed turn the vehicle off.
  • Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-43 use the following steps to allow the Additional Factors Affecting A wet seat can affect the system to detect that person and performance of the passenger System Operation enable the right front passenger sensing system. Here is how: Safety belts help keep the frontal airbag: The passenger sensing system...
  • Page 100: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    3-44 Seats and Restraints 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 101: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    Seats and Restraints 3-45 Adding Equipment to the In addition, the vehicle has a This could either prevent proper passenger sensing system for deployment of the passenger Airbag-Equipped Vehicle the right front passenger airbag(s) or prevent the position, which includes sensors passenger sensing system Q: Is there anything I might add that are part of the passenger...
  • Page 102: Airbag System Check

    3-46 Seats and Restraints Q: Because I have a disability, Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System I have to get my vehicle Parts After a Crash The airbag system does not need modified. How can I find out regularly scheduled maintenance or whether this will affect my replacement.
  • Page 103: Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints 3-47 If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that replace airbag system parts. See come with the booster seat state the your dealer for service. weight and height limitations for that Older Children booster.
  • Page 104 3-48 Seats and Restraints Does the lap belt fit low and Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort WARNING (Continued) snug on the hips, touching the Guides under Lap-Shoulder Belt on thighs? If yes, continue. If no, page 3 25. and seriously injured. A safety return to the booster seat.
  • Page 105: Infants And Young

    Seats and Restraints 3-49 WARNING WARNING Never do this. Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is Never allow a child to wear the wrapped around their neck and safety belt with the shoulder belt the safety belt continues to behind their back.
  • Page 106 3-50 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) Never do this. child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front Never hold an infant or a child passenger seat as far back as it while riding in a vehicle. Due to will go.
  • Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-51 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 so small that the vehicle's regular WARNING owner, are available in four basic...
  • Page 108: Child Restraint Systems

    3-52 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat (B) A booster seat (C) is a child restraint (A) Rear Facing Infant Seat provides restraint for the child's designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat (A) body with the harness.
  • Page 109 Seats and Restraints 3-53 Securing an Add-On Child endangered in a crash if the child In some areas, Certified Child restraint is not properly secured in Passenger Safety Technicians Restraint in the Vehicle the vehicle. (CPSTs) are available to inspect and demonstrate how to correctly WARNING When securing an add-on child...
  • Page 110: Where To Put The Restraint

    3-54 Seats and Restraints Securing the Child within the Where to Put the A label on the sun visor says, Never put a rear-facing child Child Restraint Restraint restraint in the front. This is because the risk to the rear-facing According to accident statistics, WARNING child is so great if the airbag...
  • Page 111: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    Seats and Restraints 3-55 Child restraints and booster seats Lower Anchors and WARNING (Continued) vary considerably in size, and some Tethers for Children may fit in certain seating positions guarantee that an airbag will not (LATCH System) better than others. Always make deploy under some unusual sure the child restraint is properly The LATCH system holds a child...
  • Page 112 3-56 Seats and Restraints When installing a child restraint with Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be attached using only the top tether and anchor.
  • Page 113 Seats and Restraints 3-57 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 114 3-58 Seats and Restraints To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover, if equipped, or near the anchor. The top tether anchors are located at the bottom rear of the seatback Third Row Second Row Bucket Shown,...
  • Page 115 Seats and Restraints 3-59 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 116: System

    3-60 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint Notice: Do not let the LATCH WARNING (Continued) attachments rub against the Designed for the LATCH vehicle s safety belts. This may System restraint to a single anchor could damage these parts. If necessary, cause the anchor or attachment move buckled safety belts to WARNING...
  • Page 117 Seats and Restraints 3-61 1.1. Find the lower anchors for 1.4. Attach and tighten the lower 2.3. Route, attach, and tighten the desired seating attachments on the child the top tether according to position. restraint to the lower your child restraint anchors.
  • Page 118 3-62 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using If the position you are using If the position you are using does not have a headrest has a fixed headrest or has a fixed headrest or or head restraint and you head restraint and you are head restraint and you are are using a dual tether,...
  • Page 119: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    Seats and Restraints 3-63 Replacing LATCH System If the vehicle has the LATCH system Children (LATCH System) on and it was being used during a page 3 55 for top tether anchor Parts After a Crash crash, new LATCH system parts locations.
  • Page 120 3-64 Seats and Restraints If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 54. 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint.
  • Page 121: Passenger Seat)

    Seats and Restraints 3-65 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint (Right Front manufacturer's instructions Passenger Seat) regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and The vehicle has airbags. A rear seat Tethers for Children (LATCH is a safer place to secure a System) on page 3 55 for more...
  • Page 122 3-66 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, If the child restraint has the LATCH WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat in system, see Lower Anchors and the front. This is because the risk to Tethers for Children (LATCH deploy under some unusual the rear-facing child is so great,...
  • Page 123 Seats and Restraints 3-67 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint.
  • Page 124 3-68 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
  • Page 125: Instrument Panel Storage

    Storage Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments There are two cupholders, with removable liners, located in front of Storage Compartments the center console. There may be Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 cupholders located in the second Glove Box .
  • Page 126: Center Console Storage

    Storage Center Console Storage Floor Console Storage To access the upper storage area, press the upper button (B) and lift up. To access the lower storage Pull up on the lever, located on the For vehicles with a second row area, press the lower button (C) and front of the center console armrest, center console, open each area to...
  • Page 127: Additional Storage Features

    Storage Additional Storage Cargo Tie Downs WARNING Features Four cargo tie downs are located in Never open more than one of the the rear compartment of the vehicle. three latches at a time to help The tie-downs can be used to Cargo Cover avoid personal injury and damage secure small loads.
  • Page 128: Convenience Net

    Storage Convenience Net CAUTION For vehicles with a convenience net An improperly latched and closed in the rear, use it to store small cargo cover, or cargo cover left in loads as far forward as possible. the open position, could be The net should not be used to store heavy loads.
  • Page 129: Roof Rack System

    Storage Roof Rack System For vehicles with a roof rack, the To prevent damage or loss of cargo rack can be used to load items. For when driving, check to make sure roof racks that do not have crossrails and cargo are securely WARNING crossrails included, GM Certified fastened.
  • Page 130 Storage NOTES...
  • Page 131 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Airbag Readiness Light ..5-15 Vehicle Messages Passenger Airbag Status Vehicle Messages ... 5-32 Controls Indicator ....5-16 Battery Voltage and Charging Charging System Light .
  • Page 132: Controls

    Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Controls 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you. Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) ....5-41 Steering Wheel 4.
  • Page 133: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls To navigate folders on an iPod or (Next / Previous): 2. Press and release USB device for vehicles without a Press to select preset or favorite to scroll up or down the list, then navigation system: radio stations, select tracks on a press and hold , or press CD/DVD, or to select tracks and...
  • Page 134 Instruments and Controls To navigate folders on an iPod or For vehicles with Bluetooth or For vehicles with or without a ® USB device for vehicles with a OnStar systems, press and hold navigation system: navigation system: for longer than two seconds to Press to go to the next track or interact with those systems.
  • Page 135: Horn

    Instruments and Controls Horn Windshield Washer (Off): Turns the wipers off. (Washer Fluid): Press the (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Press near the horn symbols or button at the end of the turn signal/ Turn the band up for more frequent press on the steering wheel pad to lane change lever, to spray washer wipes or down for less frequent sound the horn.
  • Page 136: Rear Window Wiper

    Instruments and Controls Rear Window Wiper/ Compass Compass variance is the difference between the earth's magnetic north Washer Your vehicle may have a compass and true geographic north. If the in the Driver Information Center compass is not set to the zone The rear wiper and rear wash button (DIC).
  • Page 137 Instruments and Controls 3. Press the set/reset button to If CAL should ever appear in the scroll through and select the DIC display, the compass should be appropriate variance zone. calibrated. If the DIC display does not show a 4. Press the trip/fuel button until the vehicle heading, for heading, for example, N for North, example, N for North, is...
  • Page 138: Clock

    Instruments and Controls To calibrate the compass, use the 4. The DIC will display 3. Press the pushbutton located following procedure: CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN under any one of the labels to be CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle in changed. Compass Calibration Procedure tight circles at less than 8 km/h 4.
  • Page 139: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls To change the time default setting Power Outlets WARNING from 12 hour to 24 hour or to Accessory power outlets can be change the date default setting from Power is always supplied to the used to plug in electrical equipment, month/day/year to day/month/year: outlets.
  • Page 140 5-10 Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, An indicator light on the outlet turns be sure to follow the installation on to show it is in use. The light instructions included with the comes on when the ignition is in equipment.
  • Page 141: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 The power outlet is not designed for Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there and may not work properly, if the could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and following are plugged in: function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators Equipment with high initial...
  • Page 142: Instrument Cluster

    5-12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Uplevel Shown, Metric Similar...
  • Page 143: Speedometer

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 Speedometer Fuel Gauge Here are some situations that may occur with the fuel gauge. None of The speedometer shows the these indicate a problem with the vehicle's speed in either kilometers fuel gauge. per hour (km/h) or miles per At the gas station, the gas pump hour (mph).
  • Page 144: Engine Coolant Temperature

    5-14 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Voltmeter Gauge Readings in the low warning zone can occur when a large number of Temperature Gauge electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an extended period. Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating...
  • Page 145: Safety Belt Reminders

    Instruments and Controls 5-15 Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder if an object is put on the seat such Light as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic The driver safety belt reminder light device.
  • Page 146: Passenger Airbag Status

    5-16 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status as a system check. If you are using remote start to start the vehicle from Indicator a distance, if equipped, you may not see the system check. Then, after The vehicle has a passenger several more seconds, the status sensing system.
  • Page 147: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 a check to show the light is working. Malfunction WARNING It should go out when the engine is Indicator Lamp started. If the airbag readiness light ever A computer system called OBD II If the light stays on, or comes on comes on and stays on, it means (On-Board Diagnostics-Second while driving, there may be a...
  • Page 148 5-18 Instruments and Controls If the malfunction indicator lamp Notice: Modifications made to the To prevent more serious damage to comes on and stays on while the engine, transmission, exhaust, the vehicle: engine is running, this indicates that intake, or fuel system of the Reduce vehicle speed.
  • Page 149 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Make sure to fuel the vehicle The following may correct an Emissions Inspection and with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality emissions system malfunction: Maintenance Programs causes the engine not to run as Make sure the fuel cap is fully Some state/provincial and local efficiently as designed and can installed.
  • Page 150: Brake System Warning

    5-20 Instruments and Controls The vehicle may not pass Brake System Warning When the ignition is on, the brake inspection if: system warning light also comes on Light when the parking brake is set. The The malfunction indicator lamp is light stays on if the parking brake The vehicle brake system consists on with the engine running, or if...
  • Page 151: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 Antilock Brake System there are no antilock brakes and WARNING there is a problem with the regular (ABS) Warning Light brakes. See Brake System Warning The brake system might not be Light on page 5 20. working properly if the brake system warning light is on.
  • Page 152: Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light

    5-22 Instruments and Controls ® StabiliTrak Indicator Engine Coolant Tire Pressure Light Light Temperature Warning Light For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light This light comes on briefly while comes on briefly when the engine is starting the engine.
  • Page 153: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-23 When the Light Flashes First and Notice: Lack of proper engine oil Security Light Then is On Steady maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be This indicates that there may be a covered by the vehicle warranty. problem with the TPMS.
  • Page 154: High-Beam On Light

    5-24 Instruments and Controls High-Beam On 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. The high-beam on light comes on This light comes on whenever the The DIC displays information about when the high-beam headlamps are...
  • Page 155 Instruments and Controls 5-25 The outside air temperature and DIC Buttons (Customization): Press this compass, if equipped, also display button to customize the feature The DIC has different displays on the DIC when viewing the trip settings on your vehicle. See which can be accessed by pressing and fuel information.
  • Page 156 5-26 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Information Menu recommended in the Maintenance system automatically turns back on Schedule in this manual. See after each vehicle start. When the Items Scheduled Maintenance on URPA system is turned off and the (Vehicle Information): Press page 11 2 for more information.
  • Page 157 Instruments and Controls 5-27 FRONT TIRES or REAR TIRES COMPASS ZONE SETTING To switch between English and metric measurements, see UNITS On vehicles with the Tire Pressure This display will be available if the earlier in this section. Monitor System (TPMS), the vehicle has a compass.
  • Page 158 5-28 Instruments and Controls To use the retroactive reset feature, RANGE AVG (Average) ECONOMY press and hold the set/reset button Press the trip/fuel button until Press the trip/fuel button until AVG for at least four seconds. The trip RANGE displays. This display ECONOMY displays.
  • Page 159: Driver Information Center

    Instruments and Controls 5-29 TIMER FUEL USED Driver Information Center (DIC) (Without DIC Press the trip/fuel button until Press the trip/fuel button until TIMER displays. This display can be FUEL USED displays. This display Buttons) used as a timer. shows the number of liters (L) or If your vehicle does not have DIC gallons (gal) of fuel used since the To start the timer, press the set/...
  • Page 160 5-30 Instruments and Controls If your vehicle has DIC buttons, you Each trip odometer can be reset to begins moving, the display will then can use the trip odometer reset zero separately by pressing and increase to 8.2 km (5.1 miles), stem to view the following displays: holding the trip odometer reset stem 8.4 km (5.2 miles), etc.
  • Page 161 Instruments and Controls 5-31 See CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON odometer reset stem until PARK odometer reset stem to select under Engine Oil Messages on ASSIST displays. This display between METRIC or ENGLISH page 5 35. You should change the allows the system to be turned on or units.
  • Page 162: Vehicle Messages

    5-32 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages The following are the possible SERVICE BATTERY messages that can be displayed CHARGING SYSTEM Messages are displayed on the DIC and some information about them. On some vehicles, this message to notify the driver that the status of displays if there is a problem with the vehicle has changed and that Battery Voltage and...
  • Page 163: Brake System Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-33 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 164: Engine Cooling System

    5-34 Instruments and Controls 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 the vehicle damage to the engine.
  • Page 165: Engine Oil Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-35 Engine Oil Messages pressure is corrected. See Engine This message also displays when Oil on page 10 8 for more the vehicle's engine power is CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON information. reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to This message displays when the This message displays if low oil accelerate.
  • Page 166: Key And Lock Messages

    5-36 Instruments and Controls TIGHTEN GAS CAP Key and Lock Messages AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON This message may display along REPLACE BATTERY IN with the check engine light on the This message displays when the REMOTE KEY instrument panel cluster if the automatic headlamps are turned on.
  • Page 167: Ride Control System

    Instruments and Controls 5-37 PARK ASSIST OFF Ride Control System TRACTION CONTROL OFF Messages If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic This message displays when the Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, Traction Control System (TCS) is SERVICE STABILITRAK after the vehicle has been started turned off.
  • Page 168: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    5-38 Instruments and Controls Anti-Theft Alarm System Service Vehicle Messages SERVICE VEHICLE SOON Messages This message displays when a SERVICE A/C non-emissions related malfunction (Air Conditioning) SYSTEM SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT occurs. Have the vehicle serviced SYSTEM This message displays when the by your dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 169: Transmission Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-39 The low tire pressure warning light SERVICE TIRE MONITOR System on page 10 44, and Tire will also come on. See Tire Pressure on page 10 44 for more SYSTEM Pressure Light on page 5 22. information.
  • Page 170: Vehicle Reminder

    5-40 Instruments and Controls SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE costly repairs that would not be Vehicle Speed Messages covered by the warranty. Do not If your vehicle has the All-Wheel SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH drive the vehicle with overheated Drive (AWD) system, this message transmission fluid or while the (KM/H) displays if there is a problem with...
  • Page 171: Vehicle Personalization

    Instruments and Controls 5-41 Vehicle To change customization Feature Settings Menu Items preferences, use the following The following are customization Personalization 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 172 5-42 Instruments and Controls 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 173 Instruments and Controls 5-43 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 174 5-44 Instruments and Controls LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior lock button on the RKE transmitter EXIT LIGHTING lamps will flash when you press the twice. See Delayed Locking on This feature allows you to select unlock button on the RKE page 2 8 for more information.
  • Page 175 Instruments and Controls 5-45 NO CHANGE: No change will be ON (default): If it is dark enough Press the customization button until made to this feature. The current outside, the exterior lights will turn CHIME VOLUME appears on the setting will remain. on briefly when you unlock the DIC display.
  • Page 176 5-46 Instruments and Controls PARK TILT MIRRORS PASSENGER MIRROR: The Press the customization button until passenger's outside mirror will be EASY EXIT SEAT appears on the If your vehicle has this feature, it tilted down when the vehicle is DIC display. Press the set/reset allows you to select whether shifted into R (Reverse).
  • Page 177 Instruments and Controls 5-47 NO CHANGE: No change will be ON: The driver's seat and outside Press the customization button until made to this feature. The current mirrors will automatically move to REMOTE START appears on the setting will remain. the stored driving position when the DIC display.
  • Page 178: Universal Remote System

    5-48 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until If you do not exit, pressing the Universal Remote FACTORY SETTINGS appears on customization button again will System the DIC display. Press the set/reset return you to the beginning of the button once to access the settings feature settings menu.
  • Page 179 Instruments and Controls 5-49 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 180 5-50 Instruments and Controls If the Universal Home 2. Hold the end of your hand-held 4. The indicator light on the Remote indicator transmitter about 3 to 8 cm Universal Home Remote will light blinks rapidly for (1 to 3 inches) away from the flash slowly at first and then two seconds and then turns Universal Home Remote buttons...
  • Page 181 Instruments and Controls 5-51 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 182: Universal Remote System Operation

    5-52 Instruments and Controls 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 183 Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-4 Exterior Lamp Controls Courtesy Lamps ....6-5 Exterior Lighting Dome Lamps .
  • Page 184: Headlamp High/Low-Beam

    Lighting The exterior lamps control has four (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 185: 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 186: 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 187: Courtesy Lamps

    Lighting Courtesy Lamps Dome Lamp Override DOME OFF (Dome Lamp Override): Press the top of the The courtesy lamps automatically button in and the dome lamps come on when a door is opened. remain off when a door is opened. The lamps can also be turned on An indicator light on the button manually by fully turning the...
  • Page 188: Lighting Features

    Lighting Lighting Features When the ignition is on, illuminated Delayed Exit Lighting entry is inactive, which means the Delayed exit lighting illuminates the courtesy lamps will not come on Entry Lighting interior for a period of time after the unless a door is opened. key is removed from the ignition.
  • Page 189: Parade Dimming

    Lighting Parade Dimming voltage move up or down. This is needed. It can temporarily reduce normal. If there is a problem, an the power demands of some This feature automatically prohibits alert will be displayed. accessories. the dimming of the instrument panel The battery can be discharged at Normally, these actions occur in displays in daylight while the...
  • Page 190: Battery Power Protection

    Lighting Battery Power Protection This feature helps prevent the battery from being drained, if the interior courtesy lamps, reading/map lamps, visor vanity lamps or trunk lamp are accidentally left on. If any of these lamps are left on, they automatically turn off after 10 minutes, if the ignition is off.
  • Page 191 Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player ....7-12 System CD/DVD Player ....7-14 Infotainment MP3 (Radios with CD/USB) .
  • Page 192: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Set up the tone, speaker Operation adjustments, and preset radio stations. For more information, see Defensive 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 20 for more information.
  • Page 193 Infotainment System System on page 7 36 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 194 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 195 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 196: Radio

    Infotainment System To quickly adjust all speaker and If the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) is Radio tone controls to the middle position, turned on, the radio disables FADE and mutes the rear speakers. press for more than two seconds AM-FM Radio until a beep sounds.
  • Page 197 Infotainment System FAV (Favorites): A maximum of To setup the number of favorites SEEK : Press to go to the 36 stations can be programmed as pages: previous or to the next station and favorites using the six softkeys stay there. 1.
  • Page 198: Satellite Radio

    Infotainment System Satellite Radio 3. Continue pressing CAT until the SEEK : Press to go to the desired category name displays. previous or to the next station and Satellite Radio Service stay there. Radios with CD and DVD XM is a satellite radio service can also navigate the To scan stations, press and hold that is based in the 48 contiguous...
  • Page 199 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 200 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 201: Radio Reception

    Infotainment System 7-11 XM Theftlocked: The XM receiver Radio Reception reception, most AM radio stations in the vehicle could have previously boost the power levels during the Frequency interference and static been in another vehicle. For security day, and then reduce these levels can occur during normal radio purposes, XM receivers cannot be during the night.
  • Page 202: Multi-Band Antenna

    7-12 Infotainment System or simply having the phone on. This Audio Players If either arrow is held, or pressed interference can cause an increased multiple times, the player continues level of static while listening to the moving backward or forward CD Player radio.
  • Page 203 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, more than one CD is inserted remains inside the radio for future the CD does not play properly or not into the slot at a time, or an...
  • Page 204: 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 205 Infotainment System 7-15 If the disc is not removed, after If either arrow is held, or pressed BAND: Press to listen to the radio several seconds, the disc multiple times, the player continues when a CD or DVD is playing. The automatically pulls back into the moving backward or forward CD or DVD remains inside the radio...
  • Page 206 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, more than one CD is inserted on the video screen and use the the bottom side of a CD while...
  • Page 207 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 208 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 209 Infotainment System 7-19 If loading and reading of a DVD (Play/Pause): Press either (Stop): Press to stop playing, cannot be completed, because of an the play or pause icon displayed on rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD. unknown format, etc., and the disc the radio system, to toggle between (Enter): Press to select the fails to eject, press and hold for...
  • Page 210 7-20 Infotainment System If the pause icon is showing on DVD-A (Audio) Display Buttons Play, Enter, or Navigation softkeys display, the system is in to be pressed; either by the softkey Once a DVD-A is inserted, the radio playback mode. on the radio or by the rear seat display menu shows several icons.
  • Page 211: Mp3

    Infotainment System 7-21 To resume DVD playback, do one of player begins to play again. MP3 (Radios with the following: If loading and reading a DVD or CD CD/USB) cannot be completed, and the disc Press on the remote Format fails to eject, press and hold control.
  • Page 212 7-22 Infotainment System Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode USB Supported File and Folder If a disc contains both Discs Structure uncompressed CD audio and MP3/WMA files, a folder under the The radio can play discs that The radio supports: root directory called CD accesses contain both uncompressed CD Up to 700 folders.
  • Page 213 Infotainment System 7-23 Tracks are played in the following File System and Naming Playlists that have an .m3u or .pls order: file extension and are stored on a The song name that displays is the USB device may be supported by Play begins from the first track in song name that is contained in the the radio with a USB port.
  • Page 214 7-24 Infotainment System The player scans the disc to sort the To change from playback by artist to FWD (Fast Forward): Press files by artist and album ID3 tag playback by album: and hold to advance playback information. It can take several quickly.
  • Page 215 Infotainment System 7-25 Connecting a USB Storage To connect an iPod, connect one Using the Radio to Control a ® end of the USB cable that came Device or iPod USB Storage Device or iPod with the iPod to the iPod s dock The radio can control a USB connector and connect the other storage device or an iPod using the...
  • Page 216 7-26 Infotainment System FWD (Fast Forward): Press (Pause): Press the softkey 4. Turn to scroll through the files and hold to advance playback in the selected folder. below to pause the track. The tab quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced appears raised when pause is being 5.
  • Page 217 Infotainment System 7-27 To skip through large lists, the five (Music Navigator): Press the (Repeat Track): Press the softkeys can be used to navigate in softkey below to view and softkey below to repeat one the following order: select a file on an iPod, using the track.
  • Page 218: Mp3

    7-28 Infotainment System MP3 (Radios with The CD Player reads both The CD Player supports: uncompressed audio and MP3/ CD/DVD) Up to 512 files and folders. WMA files on a mixed mode disc. Up to 8 folders in depth. Uncompressed audio is played Format before MP3/WMA files.
  • Page 219 Infotainment System 7-29 Play begins from the first track in Root Directory When the disc contains only the first folder and continues playlists and compressed audio The root directory of the disc is sequentially through all tracks in files, but no folders, all files are treated as a folder.
  • Page 220 7-30 Infotainment System Preprogrammed Playlists (Tune): Turn to select MP3/WMA FWD (Fast Forward): Press files. and hold to advance playback Preprogrammed playlists that quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced were created using WinAmp , SEEK: Press to go to the start of volume and the elapsed time of the MusicMatch , or Real Jukebox the track, if more than five seconds...
  • Page 221 Infotainment System 7-31 To change from playback by artist to Connecting a USB Storage (Music Navigator): Press the ® playback by album: Device or iPod softkey below to play files in 1. Press the softkey located below order by artist or album. the Sort By tab.
  • Page 222 7-32 Infotainment System 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 223 Infotainment System 7-33 (Pause): Press the softkey below 4. Turn to scroll through the files (Music Navigator): Press the to pause the track. The tab in the selected folder. softkey below to view and appears raised when pause is being select a file on an iPod, using the 5.
  • Page 224: Auxiliary Devices

    7-34 Infotainment System 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 225 Infotainment System 7-35 To use an auxiliary input device, DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press to If a disc is inserted into top DVD connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to select between DVD, CD, slot, the rear seat operator can turn the radio's front auxiliary input jack.
  • Page 226: Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment

    7-36 Infotainment System 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 20°C ( 4°F) or below...
  • Page 227 Infotainment System 7-37 Headphones CDs, DVDs, MP3/WMAs, DVD-As, are shut off or if the headphones are radio, any auxiliary source out of range of the transmitters for connected to A/V jacks, or the more than three minutes. Moving too auxiliary input jack, if the vehicle far forward or stepping out of the has this feature.
  • Page 228 7-38 Infotainment System If the foam ear pads attached to the If the headphones are to be stored The A/V jacks, located on the rear headphones become worn or for a long period of time, remove the of the floor console, allow audio or damaged, the pads can be replaced batteries and keep them in a cool, video signals to be connected from...
  • Page 229 Infotainment System 7-39 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 230 7-40 Infotainment System Avoid directly touching not seem to be working, the Remote Control Buttons the video screen, as damage may batteries might need to be replaced. (Power): Press to turn the video occur. See Cleaning the Video See Battery Replacement later in screen on and off.
  • Page 231 Infotainment System 7-41 When the DVD is playing, (Enter): Press to select the (Fast Reverse): Press to depending on the radio, play may choice that is highlighted in quickly reverse the DVD or CD. To any menu. be slowed down by pressing stop fast reversing a DVD video, press .
  • Page 232 7-42 Infotainment System Battery Replacement (Subtitles): Press to turn ON/ (Clear): Press within OFF subtitles and to move through three seconds after entering a To change the remote control subtitle options when a DVD is numeric selection, to clear all batteries: playing.
  • Page 233 Infotainment System 7-43 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. Check the display mode settings in There are black borders on the top the setup menu by pressing the and bottom or on both sides, or the display menu button on the remote...
  • Page 234 7-44 Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action The auxiliary source is running, but Check that the RSE video screen is there is no picture or sound. in the auxiliary source mode. Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices. Sometimes the wireless headphone Check for obstructions, low audio cuts out or buzzes.
  • Page 235: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)

    Infotainment System 7-45 DVD Display Error Messages DVD Distortion Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System The DVD display error message Video distortion can occur when depends on which radio the vehicle operating cellular phones, scanners, For vehicles with Rear Seat Audio has.
  • Page 236 7-46 Infotainment System Audio can be heard through wired (Seek): Press to go to the headphones (not included) plugged previous or to the next station and into the jacks on the RSA. If the stay there. This function is inactive, vehicle has this feature, audio can with some radios, if the front seat also be heard on Channel 2 of the...
  • Page 237: Phone

    Infotainment System 7-47 Review the controls and When a DVD video menu is being Phone operation of the infotainment and displayed, press to perform a navigation system. cursor up or down on the menu. Bluetooth Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Hold to perform a cursor left For vehicles equipped with...
  • Page 238 7-48 Infotainment System Voice Recognition Audio System WARNING The Bluetooth system uses voice When using the in vehicle Bluetooth recognition to interpret voice system, sound comes through the When using a cell phone, it can commands to dial phone numbers vehicle's front audio system be distracting to look too long or and name tags.
  • Page 239 Infotainment System 7-49 Pairing only needs to be 4. Start the pairing process on the (Phone On Hook): Press to completed once, unless the cell phone that you want to pair. end a call, reject a call, or cancel an pairing information on the cell For help with this process, see operation.
  • Page 240 7-50 Infotainment System Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Phones Numbers To connect to a different cell phone, The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to paired to it.
  • Page 241 Infotainment System 7-51 Using the Store Command 3. Say each digit, one at a time, To delete all name tags: that you want to store. After 1. Press and hold 1. Press and hold each digit is entered, the system two seconds.
  • Page 242 7-52 Infotainment System Digit Dial: This command allows a If an unwanted number is Using the Re dial Command phone number to be dialed by recognized by the system, say 1. Press and hold entering the digits one at a time. Clear at any time to clear the last two seconds.
  • Page 243 Infotainment System 7-53 Press again to return to the Ending a Call Transferring Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone original call. Press to end a call. During a call with the audio in the To ignore the incoming call, no Muting a Call vehicle: action is required.
  • Page 244 7-54 Infotainment System Voice Pass-Thru Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System (DTMF) Tones Voice pass thru allows access to the Unless information is deleted out of voice recognition commands on the the in vehicle Bluetooth system, it The Bluetooth system can send cell phone.
  • Page 245: Air Vents

    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 246 Climate Controls (Off): Turn the fan control all the (Bi-Level): Air is divided (Defrost): This clears the way counterclockwise to turn the between the instrument panel and windshield of fog or frost, more front climate control system off. floor outlets. Some air is directed quickly.
  • Page 247 Climate Controls For quicker cool down on hot days: REAR (Rear Climate Control): (Recirculation): Press to turn Press to turn the rear heating and the recirculation mode on or off. An 1. Open the windows to let hot air air conditioning on or off. See Rear indicator light comes on when escape.
  • Page 248: Dual Automatic Climate Control System

    Climate Controls Do not drive the vehicle until all the Dual Automatic Climate Control System windows are clear. The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with For vehicles with heated outside this system. rearview mirrors, fog or frost is cleared from the surface of the <...
  • Page 249 Climate Controls Display Function To use automatic mode: 2. Set the temperature for the driver and passenger. Each time the temperature, mode, 1. Press the AUTO button. or fan control buttons are pressed, To find a comfortable setting, When AUTO is selected, the the climate control display shows start with a 22°C (73°F) current temperature(s) selected...
  • Page 250 Climate Controls Temperature Control PASS (Passenger): Press to set (Air Delivery Mode the passenger temperature to match Control): Press to change the The driver and passenger side the driver temperature setting. The direction of the airflow in the vehicle. temperature buttons are used to PASS indicator will turn off.
  • Page 251 Climate Controls Do not drive the vehicle until all the Air Conditioning (Floor): Air is directed to the windows are clear. floor outlets, with some of the air (Air Conditioning): Press to directed to the windshield, side While in defrost mode, if the PASS turn the air conditioning (A/C) on window, and second row floor button is pressed, the PASS button...
  • Page 252 Climate Controls The air conditioning system The recirculation mode cannot be < (Rear Window Defogger): removes moisture from the air, so used with floor, defog, or defrosting Press to turn the rear window water might drip under the vehicle modes. If recirculation is selected in defogger on or off.
  • Page 253 Climate Controls Sensors There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle. Any cover on the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading in the displayed temperature.
  • Page 254 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 255 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 256: Air Vents

    8-12 Climate Controls Air Vents Operation Tips (Air Delivery Mode Control): Press to manually change the Clear away any ice, snow, Use the slider switch in the center of direction of the airflow. Repeatedly or leaves from the air inlets at the outlet, to change the direction of press the button until the desired the base of the windshield that...
  • Page 257: Passenger Compartment Air Filter

    Climate Controls 8-13 Maintenance 1. Open the glove box. 3. Lower the instrument panel compartment assembly (B) beyond the stops. Passenger Compartment 4. If needed, unsnap the instrument Air Filter panel compartment assembly (B) from the The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside instrument panel.
  • Page 258 8-14 Climate Controls 7. Install the new air filter. 8. Replace the housing cover. 9. If removed, re install the instrument panel compartment assembly. 10. Re install the compartment retainers. See your dealer if additional assistance is needed. 5. Squeeze the housing cover (A) tabs to remove.
  • Page 259 Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park ... . 9-21 Object Detection Systems Shifting Out of Park ..9-22 Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-34 Operating Parking Over Things Rear Vision...
  • Page 260: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving Information Drunk Driving WARNING Defensive Driving WARNING Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other Defensive driving means always Drinking and then driving is very drivers) are going to be careless expect the unexpected. The first dangerous.
  • Page 261: Control Of A Vehicle

    Driving and Operating Police records show that spinal cord, or heart. This means Braking almost 40 percent of all motor that when anyone who has been See Brake System Warning Light on vehicle-related deaths involve drinking driver or passenger page 5 20. alcohol.
  • Page 262: Steering

    Driving and Operating And, of course, actual stopping If the engine ever stops while the Variable Effort Steering distances vary greatly with the vehicle is being driven, brake The vehicle has a steering system surface of the road, whether it is normally but do not pump the that continuously adjusts the effort pavement or gravel;...
  • Page 263: Off-Road Recovery

    Driving and Operating Steering in Emergencies Off-Road Recovery There are times when steering can The vehicle's right wheels can drop be more effective than braking. For off the edge of a road onto the example, you come over a hill and shoulder while driving.
  • Page 264: Loss Of Control

    Driving and Operating tire contacts the pavement edge. The three types of skids correspond While driving on a surface with Then turn the steering wheel to go to the vehicle's three control reduced traction, try to avoid straight down the roadway. systems.
  • Page 265: 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 266: Highway Hypnosis

    Driving and Operating Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING Always be alert and pay attention to Driving on steep hills or through If you do not shift down, the your surroundings while driving. mountains is different than driving brakes could get so hot that they If you become tired or sleepy, find a on flat or rolling terrain.
  • Page 267: Winter Driving

    Driving and Operating Stay in your own lane. Do not Winter Driving The Antilock Brake System (ABS) swing wide or cut across the on page 9 28 improves vehicle center of the road. Drive at Driving on Snow or Ice stability during hard stops on speeds that let you stay in your slippery roads, but apply the brakes...
  • Page 268 9-10 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about vehicle unless there is help nearby. carbon monoxide, see Engine Clear away snow from around If possible, use the Roadside...
  • Page 269: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating 9-11 To save fuel, run the engine for only If the Vehicle is Stuck For information about using tire short periods as needed to warm chains on the vehicle, see Tire Slowly and cautiously spin the the vehicle and then shut the engine Chains on page 10 57.
  • Page 270: Vehicle Load Limits

    9-12 Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits the driver's door open, you will WARNING (Continued) find the label attached below the It is very important to know how door lock post (striker). The tire vehicle handles. This could much weight your vehicle can and loading information label cause loss of control and a carry.
  • Page 271 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 272 9-14 Driving and Operating Refer to your vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for...
  • Page 273 Driving and Operating 9-15 Certification/Tire Label The Certification/Tire label also WARNING (Continued) tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, This can cause systems to called the Gross Axle Weight break and change the way the Rating (GAWR). To find out the vehicle handles.
  • Page 274: Starting And Operating

    9-16 Driving and Operating If you put things inside your Starting and WARNING (Continued) vehicle like suitcases, tools, Operating packages, or anything else, they Do not leave an will go as fast as the vehicle unsecured child restraint New Vehicle Break-In goes.
  • Page 275: Ignition Positions

    Driving and Operating 9-17 Avoid making hard stops for Ignition Positions Notice: Using a tool to force the the first 322 km (200 miles) or key to turn in the ignition could so. During this time the new cause damage to the switch or brake linings are not yet break the key.
  • Page 276: Starting The Engine

    9-18 Driving and Operating In an emergency: key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this (START): This is the position doesn't work, then the vehicle needs that starts the engine. When the 1. Brake using a firm and steady service. engine starts, release the key. The pressure.
  • Page 277 Driving and Operating 9-19 Starting Procedure cranking motor damage. To 15 seconds. Wait at least prevent gear damage, this 15 seconds between each try, to 1. With your foot off the accelerator system also prevents cranking if allow the cranking motor to cool pedal, turn the ignition to START.
  • Page 278: Engine Heater

    9-20 Driving and Operating Engine Heater Retained Accessory WARNING Power (RAP) The engine coolant heater can Plugging the cord into an provide easier starting and better These vehicle accessories can be ungrounded outlet could cause an fuel economy during engine used for up to 10 minutes after the warm-up in cold weather conditions electrical shock.
  • Page 279: Shifting Into Park

    Driving and Operating 9-21 Shifting Into Park 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) WARNING (Continued) by holding in the button on the shift lever and pushing the shift WARNING fire. You or others could be lever all the way toward the front injured.
  • Page 280: Shifting Out Of Park

    9-22 Driving and Operating Torque Lock Shifting Out of Park To shift out of P (Park): 1. Apply the brake pedal. Torque lock is when the weight The vehicle is equipped with an of the vehicle puts too much electronic shift lock release system. 2.
  • Page 281: Parking Over Things

    Driving and Operating 9-23 Parking Over Things Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) That Burn There are holes or openings WARNING in the vehicle body from WARNING damage or after-market Engine exhaust contains Carbon modifications that are not Monoxide (CO) which cannot be Things that can burn could touch completely sealed.
  • Page 282: Running The Vehicle While

    9-24 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic WARNING While Parked Transmission It can be dangerous to get out of It is better not to park with the The automatic transmission has a the vehicle if the automatic engine running. But if you ever have shift lever located on the console transmission shift lever is not fully to, here are some things to know.
  • Page 283 Driving and Operating 9-25 regular brake first and then press N (Neutral): In this position, the WARNING the shift lever button before shifting engine does not connect with the from P (Park) when the ignition key wheels. To restart the engine when It is dangerous to get out of the is in ON/RUN.
  • Page 284: Manual Mode

    9-26 Driving and Operating D (Drive): This position is for and performance. Use the brake to To use this feature: normal driving. It provides the best hold the vehicle on a hill. Do not use 1. Move the shift lever to L (Low). fuel economy.
  • Page 285: Tow/Haul Mode

    Driving and Operating 9-27 The transmission will not shift into Tow/Haul Mode Automatic Engine Grade 5 (Fifth) until the + (Plus) button is Braking (Tow/Haul): The vehicle may used or you shift back into D (Drive). Automatic Engine Grade Braking have a Tow/Haul mode.
  • Page 286: Drive Systems

    9-28 Driving and Operating Drive Systems Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels Vehicles with this feature always are slowing down.
  • Page 287: Parking Brake

    Driving and Operating 9-29 Remember: ABS does not change Parking Brake Notice: Driving with the parking the time needed to get a foot up to brake on can overheat the brake the brake pedal or always decrease system and cause premature stopping distance.
  • Page 288: Brake Assist

    9-30 Driving and Operating Brake Assist Ride Control Systems If the system fails to turn on or activate, one of the following This vehicle has a brake assist messages will be displayed on the ® StabiliTrak System feature designed to assist the driver Driver Information Center (DIC): in stopping or decreasing vehicle SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL,...
  • Page 289 Driving and Operating 9-31 Traction control can be turned on by and you want to rock the vehicle to pressing and releasing the traction attempt to free it. It may also be control button and the appropriate necessary to turn off the system TRACTION CONTROL ON when driving in extreme off-road message will be displayed, if not...
  • Page 290: Cruise Control

    9-32 Driving and Operating and the driven wheels can spin If cruise control is being used when Cruise Control more freely. This can cause the the system activates, the StabiliTrak With cruise control, a speed of brake-traction control to activate light will flash and cruise control will about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can constantly.
  • Page 291 Driving and Operating 9-33 Resuming a Set Speed (Cancel): Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the If the cruise control is set at a set speed from memory. desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is Setting Cruise Control disengaged without erasing the set If the cruise button is on when not in...
  • Page 292: Object Detection Systems

    9-34 Driving and Operating Reducing Speed While Using you might have to step on the Object Detection Cruise Control accelerator pedal to maintain the Systems vehicle speed. When going If the cruise control system is downhill, you might have to brake or already activated, shift to a lower gear to keep the Ultrasonic Parking Assist...
  • Page 293 Driving and Operating 9-35 How the System Works The system can be disabled through WARNING the Driver Information Center (DIC). URPA comes on automatically when See Park Assist under Vehicle the shift lever is moved into The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Personalization (With DIC Buttons) R (Reverse).
  • Page 294: Rear Vision

    9-36 Driving and Operating A tow bar is attached to the PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE WARNING vehicle. OWNERS MANUAL: This message can occur under the The vehicle's bumper is The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) following conditions: damaged. Take the vehicle to system does not replace driver your dealer to repair the system.
  • Page 295 Driving and Operating 9-37 Turning the Rear Vision Camera navigation screen will go back to the WARNING (Continued) System Off or On last screen that had been displayed, after a delay. To turn off the rear vision camera Even though the vehicle has the Turning the Rear Vision Camera RVC system, always check system, press and hold...
  • Page 296 9-38 Driving and Operating There is a message on the rear disabled to use the caution symbols. vision camera screen that states If URPA has been disabled and the Check Surroundings for Safety. symbols have been turned on, the Rear Parking Assist Symbols Adjusting the Brightness and Unavailable error message may Contrast of the Screen...
  • Page 297 Driving and Operating 9-39 4. Select the Rear Camera Options Rear Vision Camera Location screen button. The Rear Camera Options screen will display. 5. Touch the Symbols screen button. The screen button will be highlighted when on. Rear Vision Camera Error Messages The camera is located in the rear Service Rear Vision Camera...
  • Page 298 9-40 Driving and Operating The back of the vehicle is in an When the System Does Not The fast flash conditions are accident, the position and used to protect the video device Seem To Work Properly mounting angle of the camera from high temperature The rear vision camera system can change or the camera can...
  • Page 299: Recommended Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-41 Fuel Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper At a minimum, gasoline should maintenance of this vehicle. To help meet ASTM specification keep the engine clean and maintain D 4814 in the United States or optimum vehicle performance, we CAN/CGSB 3.5 or 3.511 in Canada.
  • Page 300: California Fuel

    9-42 Driving and Operating California Fuel Fuels in Foreign regulations. To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean Requirements Countries and avoid problems due to dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline If the vehicle is certified to meet Never use leaded gasoline or any that is advertised as TOP TIER California Emissions Standards, it is...
  • Page 301: Filling The Tank

    Driving and Operating 9-43 Gasolines containing oxygenates, fuel contains MMT. We recommend WARNING (Continued) such as ethers and ethanol, and against the use of such gasolines. reformulated gasolines might be Fuels containing MMT can reduce against the law in some places. available in your area.
  • Page 302 9-44 Driving and Operating allow fuel to evaporate into the WARNING atmosphere. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 17. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. WARNING If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be If a fire starts while you are badly burned.
  • Page 303: Filling A Portable Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-45 Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill Information WARNING opening before operating the Only use towing equipment that has Never fill a portable fuel container nozzle.
  • Page 304 9-46 Driving and Operating For information on towing a disabled Pulling a Trailer WARNING (Continued) vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on Here are some important points: page 10 84. For information on have been followed. Ask your towing the vehicle behind another There are many laws, including dealer for advice and information speed limit restrictions that apply...
  • Page 305 Driving and Operating 9-47 Obey speed limit restrictions Improve control of vehicle speed During the trip, check regularly to be when towing a trailer. while requiring less throttle pedal sure that the load is secure, and the activity. lamps and trailer brakes are working The vehicle is designed primarily properly.
  • Page 306 9-48 Driving and Operating Tow/Haul is designed to be most Following Distance Making Turns effective when the vehicle and Stay at least twice as far behind the Notice: Making very sharp turns trailer combined weight is at least vehicle ahead as you would when while trailering could cause the 75 percent of the vehicle's Gross driving the vehicle without a trailer.
  • Page 307: Driving On Grades

    Driving and Operating 9-49 When towing a trailer, the arrows on avoid this, let the engine run while If parking the rig on a hill: the instrument panel flash for turns parked, preferably on level ground, 1. Press the brake pedal, but do even if the bulbs on the trailer are with the transmission in P (Park) for not shift into P (Park) yet.
  • Page 308: Trailer Towing

    9-50 Driving and Operating Leaving After Parking on a Hill Check periodically to see that all Weight of the Trailer hitch nuts and bolts are tight. 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal How heavy can a trailer safely be? while you: Engine Cooling When Trailer Speed, altitude, road grades,...
  • Page 309 Driving and Operating 9-51 Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. 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)
  • Page 310: Towing Equipment

    9-52 Driving and Operating (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or Towing Equipment the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle Hitches Weight Rating). The effect of additional weight may reduce the It is important to have the correct trailering capacity more than the hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large total of the additional weight.
  • Page 311 Driving and Operating 9-53 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 312: Conversions And Add-Ons

    9-54 Driving and Operating *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 dealer or a qualified service center.
  • Page 313 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Overheated Engine Electrical System Protection High Voltage Devices and Operating Mode ... 10-20 Wiring ..... 10-31 Power Steering Fluid .
  • Page 314 10-2 Vehicle Care Different Size Tires and General Information Genuine GM parts have one of Wheels ....10-54 these marks: For service and parts needs, visit Uniform Tire Quality your dealer.
  • Page 315: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition California Perchlorate Accessories and 65 Warning Materials Requirements Modifications Most motor vehicles, including this Certain types of automotive Adding non dealer accessories to one, contain and/or emit chemicals applications, such as airbag the vehicle can affect vehicle known to the State of California to initiators, seat belt pretensioners, performance and safety, including...
  • Page 316: Vehicle Checks

    10-4 Vehicle Care GM Accessories are designed to Vehicle Checks WARNING (Continued) complement and function with other systems on the vehicle. Your GM Doing Your Own dealer can accessorize the vehicle Be sure to use the proper Service Work using genuine GM Accessories. nuts, bolts, and other When you go to your GM dealer and fasteners.
  • Page 317: Hood

    Vehicle Care 10-5 This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood 3. After you have partially Before attempting to do your own lifted the hood, gas struts will To open the hood, do the following: service work, see Servicing the automatically take over to lift and Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on hold the hood in the fully open page 3 44.
  • Page 318: Engine Compartment

    10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview...
  • Page 319: Engine Cover

    Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Radiator Pressure Cap. See H. Engine Cover on page 10 7. Engine Cover Cooling System on page 10 14. Engine Oil Dipstick. See B. Engine Coolant Recovery Cap. Checking Engine Oil under See Cooling System on Engine Oil on page 10 8.
  • Page 320: Engine Oil

    10-8 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to performance and long life, careful get an accurate reading, the vehicle attention must be paid to engine oil.
  • Page 321 Vehicle Care 10-9 area that shows the proper This certification mark indicates that approved to the dexos operating range, the engine could the oil has been approved to the specification, ask your service be damaged. You should drain dexos specification. provider.
  • Page 322 10-10 Vehicle Care ( 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should What to Do with Used Oil be used. An oil of this viscosity Used engine oil contains certain grade will provide easier cold elements that can be unhealthy for starting for the engine at extremely your skin and could even cause low temperatures.
  • Page 323: Engine Oil Life System

    Vehicle Care 10-11 Engine Oil Life System It is possible that, if driving under How to Reset the Engine Oil the best conditions, the oil life Life System When to Change Engine Oil system might indicate that an oil Reset the system whenever the change is not necessary for up to a This vehicle has a computer system engine oil is changed so that the...
  • Page 324: Automatic Transmission

    10-12 Vehicle Care 3. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. Automatic Transmission The transmission fluid will not reach the end of the dipstick unless the Fluid If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL transmission is at operating SOON message comes back on temperature. If you need to check It is not necessary to check when the vehicle is started, the the transmission fluid level, please...
  • Page 325 Vehicle Care 10-13 How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter (away from vehicle) to release loose dust and dirt. If the filter remains covered with dirt, a new filter is required.
  • Page 326: Cooling System

    10-14 Vehicle Care 7. Remove the filter (D) and any Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is WARNING loose debris that may be found off, dirt can easily get into the in the base (E). engine, which could damage it. An electric engine cooling fan Always have the air cleaner/filter 8.
  • Page 327: Engine Coolant

    Vehicle Care 10-15 Notice: Using coolant other than What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, ® DEX-COOL can cause premature drinkable water and DEX-COOL engine, heater core, or radiator coolant. If using this mixture, WARNING corrosion. In addition, the engine nothing else needs to be added.
  • Page 328 10-16 Vehicle Care Notice: If extra inhibitors and/or Checking Coolant additives are used in the vehicle's The vehicle must be on a level cooling system, the vehicle surface when checking the coolant could be damaged. Use only the level. proper mixture of the engine Check to see if coolant is visible in coolant listed in this manual for the cooling system.
  • Page 329 Vehicle Care 10-17 How to Add Coolant to the How to Add Coolant to the WARNING (Continued) Recovery Tank Radiator cooling system and surge tank WARNING WARNING pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap. You can be burned if you spill An electric engine cooling fan coolant on hot engine parts.
  • Page 330: Engine Overheating

    10-18 Vehicle Care 8. If the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck is low, add more of the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level is back up to the base of the filler neck. 2.
  • Page 331 Vehicle Care 10-19 The vehicle may also display an Notice: Engine damage from WARNING (Continued) ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE running the engine without ENGINE and ENGINE coolant is not covered by the vehicle until it cools down. Wait OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE warranty.
  • Page 332: Overheated Engine Protection

    10-20 Vehicle Care If No Steam Is Coming From If the temperature overheat gauge overheated engine condition exists, is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat protection mode which The Engine Compartment an overheat warning no longer alternates firing groups of cylinders If an engine overheat warning is displays, the vehicle can be driven.
  • Page 333: Power Steering Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-21 Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering What to Use Fluid To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and To check the power steering fluid: Lubricants on page 11 6. Always 1. Turn the key off and let the use the proper fluid.
  • Page 334: Brakes

    10-22 Vehicle Care Adding Washer Fluid Notice: Brakes When using concentrated When the windshield washer fluid This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc washer fluid, follow the reservoir is low, a WASHER FLUID brake pads have built-in wear manufacturer's instructions LOW ADD FLUID message will be indicators that make a high-pitched for adding water.
  • Page 335: Brake Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-23 Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment Brake Fluid can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, applied. This does not mean the brakes adjust for wear.
  • Page 336 10-24 Vehicle Care There are only two reasons why the What to Add WARNING brake fluid level in the reservoir Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid might go down: from a sealed container. See If too much brake fluid is added, it Recommended Fluids and The brake fluid level goes down can spill on the engine and burn,...
  • Page 337: Battery

    Vehicle Care 10-25 Notice: Battery Vehicle Storage Using the wrong fluid can Refer to the replacement number on WARNING badly damage brake the original battery label when a hydraulic system parts. For new battery is needed. Batteries have acid that can burn example, just a few drops of you and gas that can explode.
  • Page 338: Starter Switch Check

    10-26 Vehicle Care Starter Switch Check 3. Try to start the engine in each 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. gear. The vehicle should start See Parking Brake on only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). page 9 29. WARNING If the vehicle starts in any other Be ready to apply the regular position, contact your dealer for...
  • Page 339: Ignition Transmission Lock

    Vehicle Care 10-27 Ignition Transmission Park Brake and P (Park) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Lock Check Mechanism Check your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. While parked, and with the parking WARNING brake set, try to turn the ignition to To check the parking brake's...
  • Page 340: Wiper Blade

    10-28 Vehicle Care Wiper Blade Replacement For the proper size and type see Headlamp Aiming Maintenance Replacement Parts on Windshield wiper blades should be Headlamp aim has been preset at page 11 7. inspected for wear or cracking. See the factory and should need no Backglass Wiper Blade Scheduled Maintenance on further adjustment.
  • Page 341: Bulb Replacement

    Vehicle Care 10-29 Bulb Replacement Taillamps, Turn Signal, To replace one of these bulbs: Sidemarker, and 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate For the proper type of replacement on page 2 9. Stoplamps bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on 2. Remove the convenience net, page 10 30.
  • Page 342: Replacement Bulbs

    10-30 Vehicle Care 6. Turn the bulb socket 10. Reinstall the two nuts that hold counterclockwise and pull it the taillamp assembly in place. straight out to remove it from the 11. Reinstall the two taillamp nut taillamp assembly. covers. 7.
  • Page 343: Electrical System

    Vehicle Care 10-31 Electrical System Electrical System Fuses and circuit breakers protect the following in the vehicle: Overload High Voltage Devices and Headlamp Wiring The vehicle has fuses and circuit Wiring Windshield Wiper Motor breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. Power Windows and Other WARNING Power Accessories...
  • Page 344: Fuses And Circuit

    10-32 Vehicle Care Windshield Wipers Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken If the wiper motor overheats due to or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure heavy snow or ice, the windshield you replace a bad fuse with a new wipers will stop until the motor cools one of the identical size and rating.
  • Page 345 Vehicle Care 10-33 Fuses Usage AUX POWER Auxiliary Power Auxiliary VAC PUMP Vacuum Pump All-Wheel-Drive System BATT 1 Battery 1 BATT 2 Battery 2 BATT 3 Battery 3 CIGAR Cigar Lighter LIGHTER Engine Control Module Engine Control ECM 1 The vehicle may not be equipped Module 1 Fuses Usage...
  • Page 346 10-34 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuel System PWR L/GATE Power Liftgate S/ROOF/ FSCM Sunroof Control Module SUNSHADE Power Outlet HORN Horn OUTLET SERVICE Service Repair Heated Outside REAR SPARE Spare HTD MIR Rear Camera Rearview Mirror CAMERA Stop Lamps Stop Lamps...
  • Page 347: Block

    Vehicle Care 10-35 Instrument Panel Fuse Relays Usage Relays Usage Block Ignition Main Air Conditioning CMPRSR The instrument panel fuse block is Compressor Clutch Trailer Left CLTCH LT TRLR located under the instrument panel Stoplamp and Turn STOP/TRN on the passenger side of the Auxiliary Signal Lamp vehicle.
  • Page 348 10-36 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 349 Vehicle Care 10-37 Relays Usage Relays Usage Driver Side Power Power Unlock UNLCK PWR/SEAT Seat Relay Relay Passenger Side Daytime Running PWR/SEAT Power Seat Relay DRL2 Lamps 2 Relay (If Equipped) Power Windows PWR/WNDW Relay Driver Side Unlock LT/UNLCK Relay PWR/ Power Steering COLUMN...
  • Page 350: Wheels And Tires

    10-38 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose the Improperly repaired tires can same danger as overloaded cause a crash. Only the Every new GM vehicle has tires. The resulting crash dealer or an authorized tire high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury.
  • Page 351: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    Vehicle Care 10-39 Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the Tire Identification Number (TIN). Tire Size illustration later in this The TIN shows the Useful information about a tire is section for more detail. manufacturer and plant code, molded into its sidewall. The tire size, and date the tire was (B) TPC Spec (Tire examples below show a typical...
  • Page 352 10-40 Vehicle Care compact spare tire, see information on tire pressure and Compact Spare Tire on inflation see Tire Pressure on page 10 79 and If a Tire Goes page 10 44. Flat on page 10 58. (F) Tire Size A combination of (C) Tire Identification Number letters and numbers define a...
  • Page 353: Tire Designations

    Vehicle Care 10-41 Tire Designations (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit is certified to carry. The speed number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a Tire Size height to width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load. For example, if the tire size The following is an example of a Tire Terminology and...
  • Page 354 10-42 Vehicle Care Belt A rubber coated layer of Curb Weight The weight of a GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight cords that is located between motor vehicle with standard and Rating for the front axle. See the plies and the tread. Cords optional equipment including the Vehicle Load Limits on may be made from steel or other...
  • Page 355 Vehicle Care 10-43 Maximum Inflation Pressure Outward Facing Sidewall Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic The maximum air pressure to side of an asymmetrical tire that tire in which the ply cords that which a cold tire can be inflated. has a particular side that faces extend to the beads are laid at The maximum air pressure is outward when mounted on a...
  • Page 356: Tire Pressure

    10-44 Vehicle Care Treadwear Indicators Narrow Vehicle Capacity Weight Notice: Neither tire bands, sometimes called wear number of designated seating underinflation nor bars, that show across the tread positions multiplied by overinflation is good. of a tire when only 1.6 mm 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated Underinflated tires, or tires (1/16 in) of tread remains.
  • Page 357 Vehicle Care 10-45 A vehicle-specific Tire and When to Check Remove the valve cap from the Loading Information label is tire valve stem. Press the tire Check the tires once a month or attached to the vehicle. This gauge firmly onto the valve to more.
  • Page 358: System

    10-46 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure System under inflated. telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire approximately one minute and then...
  • Page 359: Operation

    Vehicle Care 10-47 Federal Communications Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) on page 5 29 or Driver Information Commission (FCC) and Center (DIC) (Without DIC Buttons) Industry Canada on page 5 29 and Tire Messages on See Radio Frequency Statement on page 5 38.
  • Page 360 10-48 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching The TPMS can warn about TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not a low tire pressure condition but it Message completed successfully after does not replace normal tire The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires.
  • Page 361 Vehicle Care 10-49 Operating electronic devices or relearn tool, in the following order: 4. Start with the driver side being near facilities using radio driver side front tire, passenger side front tire. wave frequencies similar to the front tire, passenger side rear tire, 5.
  • Page 362: Tire Inspection

    10-50 Vehicle Care The tire has a bump, bulge, 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. alignment. Also check for or split. damaged tires or wheels. See 10. Set all four tires to the When It Is Time for New Tires recommended air pressure The tire has a puncture, cut, on page 10 51 and Wheel...
  • Page 363: When It Is Time For New

    Vehicle Care 10-51 After the tires have been to rotate or turn the tire. If it WARNING (Continued) rotated, adjust the front and rear moves, tighten the cable. See inflation pressures as shown on Tire Changing on page 10 68. changing a wheel, remove any the Tire and Loading Information rust or dirt from places where the...
  • Page 364: Buying New Tires

    10-52 Vehicle Care or less of tread remaining. See Tire Parking for an extended period can GM's exclusive TPC Spec Inspection on page 10 50 and Tire cause flat spots on the tires that system considers over a Rotation on page 10 50 for more may result in vibrations while dozen critical specifications that information.
  • Page 365 Vehicle Care 10-53 Tire Inspection on page 10 50 If you must replace the vehicle's WARNING (Continued) and Tire Rotation on page 10 50 tires with those that do not have for information on proper tire a TPC Spec number, make sure a crash.
  • Page 366: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    10-54 Vehicle Care The vehicle's original equipment Uniform Tire Quality WARNING tires are listed on the Tire and Grading Loading Information label. See If different sized wheels are used, Quality grades can be found Vehicle Load Limits on there may not be an acceptable where applicable on the tire page 9 12 for more information level of performance and safety if...
  • Page 367 Vehicle Care 10-55 use spare tires, tires with Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C nominal rim diameters of The treadwear grade is a The traction grades, from 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), comparative rating based on the highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, or to some limited-production wear rate of the tire when tested...
  • Page 368: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    10-56 Vehicle Care Temperature A, B, C overloaded. Excessive speed, Wheel Replacement underinflation, or excessive The temperature grades are A Replace any wheel that is bent, loading, either separately or in (the highest), B, and C, cracked, or badly rusted or combination, can cause heat representing the tire's resistance corroded.
  • Page 369: Tire Chains

    Vehicle Care 10-57 Used Replacement Wheels WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING Using the wrong replacement chains could cause you to lose wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel control of the vehicle and you or Replacing a wheel with a used nuts can be dangerous. It could others may be injured in a crash.
  • Page 370: If A Tire Goes Flat

    10-58 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING WARNING It is unusual for a tire to blowout, Driving on a flat tire will cause Lifting a vehicle and getting especially if the tires are maintained permanent damage to the tire. under it to do maintenance or properly.
  • Page 371 Vehicle Care 10-59 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 4. Do not allow passengers to of wheel blocks (A). dangerous.
  • Page 372: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    10-60 Vehicle Care Tire Sealant and The tire sealant and compressor WARNING (Continued) can be used to temporarily seal Compressor Kit punctures up to 6 mm (¼ in) in the and compressor kit instructions tread area of the tire. It can also be and inflate the tire to its WARNING used to inflate an underinflated tire.
  • Page 373 Vehicle Care 10-61 The kit includes: A. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or There is only enough sealant to seal Air Only) one tire. After usage, the sealant canister and sealant/air hose B. On/Off Button assembly must be replaced. See C. Pressure Gauge Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister following.
  • Page 374 10-62 Vehicle Care heated environment for five minutes. 4. Remove the valve stem cap from This will help to inflate the tire the flat tire by turning it faster. counterclockwise. 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (F) If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly onto the tire valve stem.
  • Page 375 Vehicle Care 10-63 9. Press the on/off button (B) to reading. The compressor may therefore, Steps 12 through turn the tire sealant and be turned on/off until the 18 must be done immediately compressor kit on. correct pressure is reached. after Step 11.
  • Page 376 10-64 Vehicle Care 19. Stop at a safe location and 20. Wipe off any sealant from the check the tire pressure. Refer wheel, tire, and vehicle. to Steps 1 through 11 under 21. Dispose of the used sealant Using the Tire Sealant and canister (E) and sealant/air Compressor Kit without hose (F) assembly at a local...
  • Page 377 Vehicle Care 10-65 Using the Tire Sealant and If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly Compressor Kit without to a level place. Turn on the hazard Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not warning flashers. See Hazard Punctured) Warning Flashers on page 6 3.
  • Page 378 10-66 Vehicle Care 6. Plug the power plug (H) into the 10. Inflate the tire to the 11. Press the on/off button (B) to accessory power outlet in the recommended inflation turn the tire sealant and vehicle. Unplug all items from pressure using the pressure compressor kit off.
  • Page 379: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    Vehicle Care 10-67 Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister To remove the sealant canister: 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. 2. Press the canister release button. 3. Pull up and remove the canister. 4. Replace with a new canister which is available from your dealer.
  • Page 380: Tire Changing

    10-68 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 381 Vehicle Care 10-69 2. Open the carpet cutout that is located through the hole of the storage compartment (C). 3. Attach the lug wrench (B) into the hoist shaft (D). 4. Turn the lug wrench (B) counterclockwise to lower the spare tire (E) to the ground.
  • Page 382 10-70 Vehicle Care 3. Loosen the cable by turning the Removing the Flat Tire and wrench counterclockwise three Installing the Spare Tire or four turns. 1. Do a safety check before 4. If the spare tire has not lowered, proceeding. See If a Tire Goes tighten the cable all the way and Flat on page 10 58 for more then loosen it at least two times.
  • Page 383 Vehicle Care 10-71 Notice: If this vehicle has wheel locks and an impact wrench is used to remove the wheel nuts, the lock nut or wheel lock key could be damaged. Do not use an impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts if this vehicle has wheel locks.
  • Page 384 10-72 Vehicle Care 6. Do not raise the vehicle yet. Put the ground so that there is WARNING the compact spare tire near you. enough room for the spare tire to fit under the wheel well. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the WARNING 8.
  • Page 385 Vehicle Care 10-73 10. Remove any rust or dirt from WARNING (Continued) the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. after replacing. Follow the torque 11. Place the spare tire on the specification supplied by the wheel mounting surface. aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel 12.
  • Page 386 10-74 Vehicle Care Storing the Spare Tire 4. When the compact spare tire is WARNING almost in the stored position, turn the tire so the valve is WARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other toward the rear of the vehicle. equipment in the passenger The underbody-mounted spare This position helps when...
  • Page 387 Vehicle Care 10-75 3. Put the flat tire in the rear storage area with the valve stem pointing toward the rear of the vehicle. 6. Make sure the tire is stored 5. Hook the cable onto the outside securely. Push, pull (A), and then portion of the liftgate hinges (B).
  • Page 388 10-76 Vehicle Care Storing the Tools 3. Reinstall the wing bolt (B) by turning clockwise. 4. To replace the cover, line up the tab at the front of the cover with the notch in the cover opening. Push the cover in place and make sure that the rear clips are in the slots and push the cover closed.
  • Page 389: Secondary Latch System

    Vehicle Care 10-77 Secondary Latch System To release the spare tire from the secondary latch: This vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly that WARNING has a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the compact spare Someone standing too close tire from suddenly falling off the during the procedure could be vehicle if the cable holding the...
  • Page 390 10-78 Vehicle Care 4. Place the jack under the vehicle, ahead of the rear bumper. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire. 5. Turn the lug wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch spring.
  • Page 391: Compact Spare Tire

    Vehicle Care 10-79 Have the hoist shaft assembly After installing the compact spare And do not mix the compact spare inspected as soon as you can. You on the vehicle, stop as soon as tire or wheel with other wheels or will not be able to store a spare tire possible and make sure the spare tires.
  • Page 392: Jump Starting

    10-80 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps vehicle, and the bad grounding could result in costly damage to could damage the electrical For more information about the the vehicle that would not be systems. vehicle battery, see Battery on covered by the warranty.
  • Page 393 Vehicle Care 10-81 3. Turn off the ignition on both WARNING WARNING vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the Using a match near a battery can Fans or other moving engine cigarette lighter or the accessory cause battery gas to explode. parts can injure you badly.
  • Page 394 10-82 Vehicle Care Do not connect positive (+) to 7. Do not let the other end touch negative ( ) or you will get a metal. Connect it to the short that would damage the positive (+) terminal of the good battery and maybe other parts battery.
  • Page 395 Vehicle Care 10-83 Notice: If the jumper cables are To disconnect the jumper cables connected or removed in the from both vehicles, do the following: wrong order, electrical shorting 1. Disconnect the black may occur and damage the negative ( ) cable from the vehicle.
  • Page 396: Towing The Vehicle

    10-84 Vehicle Care Towing Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle Towing towing: Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing means What is the towing capacity of towing the vehicle behind another Notice: To avoid damage, the the towing vehicle? Be sure to vehicle such as behind a...
  • Page 397 Vehicle Care 10-85 Dinghy Towing For vehicles being dinghy towed, 6. To prevent the battery from the vehicle should be run at the draining while the vehicle is beginning of each day and at each being towed, remove the 15 amp RV fuel stop for about five minutes.
  • Page 398 10-86 Vehicle Care Once the destination is reached: Dolly Towing (All-Wheel Drive Dolly Towing Vehicles) (Front-Wheel Drive 1. Set the parking brake. Vehicles Only) 2. Reinstall the fuses in the underhood fuse block. 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park), turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and remove the key from the ignition.
  • Page 399: Appearance Care

    Vehicle Care 10-87 5. Remove the key from the Appearance Care ignition. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. Exterior Care 7. Release the parking brake. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Towing the Vehicle From Lenses the Rear Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses.
  • Page 400 10-88 Vehicle Care Notice: Machine compounding or Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Approved cleaning products can aggressive polishing on a Parts be obtained from your dealer. basecoat/clearcoat paint finish Follow all manufacturer Bright metal parts should be may damage it. Use only directions regarding correct cleaned regularly to keep their non-abrasive waxes and polishes...
  • Page 401 Vehicle Care 10-89 High pressure car washes could Wheels and Trim Aluminum by the vehicle warranty. Use only cause water to enter the vehicle. approved cleaners on aluminum or Chrome Avoid using high pressure washes or chrome-plated wheels. The vehicle may have either closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the Notice: Never drive a vehicle that aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
  • Page 402 10-90 Vehicle Care Windshield and Wiper Blades Notice: Using petroleum-based Minor chips and scratches can be tire dressing products on the repaired with touch-up materials Clean the outside of the windshield vehicle may damage the paint available from your dealer. Larger with glass cleaner.
  • Page 403: Interior Care

    Vehicle Care 10-91 Chemical Paint Spotting Remove dust from small buttons on the label. While cleaning the and knobs with a small brush with interior, maintain adequate Some weather and atmospheric soft bristles. ventilation by opening the doors conditions can create a chemical and windows.
  • Page 404 10-92 Vehicle Care Do not heavily saturate the To clean: A paper towel can be used to blot upholstery while cleaning. excess moisture from the fabric or 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white carpet after the cleaning process. Cleaners that contain solvents cloth with water or club soda.
  • Page 405 Vehicle Care 10-93 appearance and feel of the can alter the appearance by Care of Safety Belts leather and are not recommended. increasing the gloss in a Keep belts clean and dry. Do not use silicone or wax-based non-uniform manner. products, or those containing Some commercial products may WARNING...
  • Page 406: Floor Mats

    10-94 Vehicle Care Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. The original equipment floor WARNING mats were designed for your If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended is not properly installed, it can that GM certified floor mats be interfere with the accelerator...
  • Page 407 Vehicle Care 10-95 3. Center the slot in the floor mat grommet with the knob on the floor and set into position. 4. Turn the knob until it is perpendicular to the slot in the grommet to lock the mat in place.
  • Page 408 10-96 Vehicle Care NOTES...
  • Page 409: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Scheduled Maintenance. To keep the vehicle in good condition, see Maintenance Maintenance intervals, your dealer. checks, inspections, The maintenance schedule is for recommended fluids, and vehicles that: lubricants are necessary to keep General Information Carry passengers and cargo this vehicle in good working...
  • Page 410: Scheduled Maintenance

    11-2 Service and Maintenance The proper replacement parts, Scheduled WARNING fluids, and lubricants to use are Maintenance listed in Recommended Fluids and Performing maintenance work can Lubricants on page 11 6 and When the Change Engine Oil be dangerous. Some jobs can Maintenance Replacement Parts on cause serious injury.
  • Page 411 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Body hinges and latches, key system whenever the oil is changed. damaged wiper blade lock cylinders, hood latch See Engine Oil Life System on replacement. See Wiper Blade assemblies, secondary latches, page 10 11. Replacement on page 10 28. pivots, spring anchor and Tire inflation pressures check.
  • Page 412 11-4 Service and Maintenance Hood/Decklid/Liftgate/Liftglass Additional Required Services Once a Year Support Gas Strut Service: See Starter Switch Check on Every 12 000 km/7,500 Miles Visually inspect gas strut, page 10 26. if equipped, for signs of wear, Rotate tires. Tires should be cracks, or other damage.
  • Page 413 Service and Maintenance 11-5 All wheel drive only: Transfer determined that the failure to transfer case output seals. case fluid change (severe perform this maintenance item High pressure water can service) for vehicles mainly will not nullify the emission overcome the seals and driven when frequently towing a warranty or limit recall liability contaminate the transfer case...
  • Page 414: Lubricants, And Parts

    11-6 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification Engine Oil mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos certification mark of the proper viscosity grade.
  • Page 415: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Service and Maintenance 11-7 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723) Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges and Rear Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No.
  • Page 416: Maintenance Records

    11-8 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 417 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 418 11-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 419: 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 420: Vehicle Data

    12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 6 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood.
  • Page 421: 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...
  • Page 422 12-4 Technical Data NOTES...
  • Page 423: Customer Information

    Canada) ....13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns Customer Satisfaction the United States with the sales transaction or the Procedure (Mexico) .
  • Page 424 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 425: Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)

    Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning Customer Satisfaction Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor Procedure (Mexico) not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer...
  • Page 426 13-4 Customer Information Customer Assistance If you have a problem that has not STEP THREE been satisfactorily handled through Procedure If your case is not resolved in a the normal means, we suggest the reasonable amount of time by your Owner satisfaction and goodwill are following steps: dealer, please call the General...
  • Page 427: Customer Assistance Offices (U.s. And Canada)

    Mail Code: CA1-163-005 assistance. However, if a customer 01-800-466-0800 1908 Colonel Sam Drive wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0800 Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 the letter should be addressed to: www.gm.ca...
  • Page 428: Mexico

    13-6 Customer Information Chevrolet dealer locator for Mexico Customer Assistance for service nationwide. Text Telephone (TTY) From Mexico City Exclusive privileges and offers. Users (U.S. and Canada) 5329-0811 Recall notices for your specific To assist customers who are deaf, vehicle.
  • Page 429: Gm Mobility Reimbursement

    Customer Information 13-7 Here are a few of the valuable tools GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has and services you will have a Mobility Program. Call Reimbursement Program access to: 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for (U.S. and Canada) details. TTY users call My Showroom: Find and save 1-800-263-3830.
  • Page 430: Roadside Assistance

    13-8 Customer Information Location of the vehicle. Flat Tire Change: Service to Chevrolet and General Motors of change a flat tire with the spare Canada Limited reserve the right to Model, year, color, and license tire. The spare tire, if equipped, limit services or payment to an plate number of the vehicle.
  • Page 431: Mexico

    Lock-Out Service: Vehicle vehicle or visit our website at: the Roadside Assistance advisor registration is required. www.chevrolet.com.mx. Navigate will help to make arrangements Trip Routing Service: Detailed the site and click on Asistencia en and explain how to receive maps of North America are el Camino.
  • Page 432: Scheduling Service

    13-10 Customer Information Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Appointments (U.S. and Program (U.S. and Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, Canada) Canada) if you are unable to wait, GM helps When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership to minimize inconvenience by service, contact the dealer and...
  • Page 433: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)

    Customer Information 13-11 Public Transportation or Fuel Rental reimbursement will be limited General Motors reserves the Reimbursement and must be supported by original right to unilaterally modify, change, receipts. This requires that you sign or discontinue Courtesy If the vehicle requires overnight and complete a rental agreement Transportation at any time and to warranty repairs, and public...
  • Page 434 13-12 Customer Information Collision Parts Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any center that has GM-trained related failures are not covered by technicians and comparable Genuine GM Collision parts are new that warranty. equipment. parts made with the same materials Aftermarket collision parts are also and construction methods as the Insuring The Vehicle available.
  • Page 435 Customer Information 13-13 If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage company may require you to have Repair Process Driver name, address, and insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. In the event that the vehicle requires Genuine GM Original Equipment damage repairs, GM recommends Driver license number.
  • Page 436: Service Publications Ordering Information

    13-14 Customer Information If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions Current and Past Models company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Technical Service Bulletins and you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. Manuals are available for current repair valuation based on that and past model GM vehicles.
  • Page 437: Reporting Safety Defects

    Customer Information 13-15 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 the vehicle has a safety the Vehicle Safety Hotline...
  • Page 438: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy Vehicle Data Recording And

    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, the vehicle uses...
  • Page 439: Onstar

    Customer Information 13-17 ® This data can help provide a better law enforcement, that have the OnStar understanding of the circumstances special equipment, can read the If the vehicle is equipped with an in which crashes and injuries occur. information if they have access to active OnStar system, that system the vehicle or the EDR.
  • Page 440: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)

    13-18 Customer Information Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that pressure monitoring and ignition comply with Part 15 of the Federal system security, as well as in Communications Commission (FCC) connection with conveniences such...
  • Page 441 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Appearance Care When Should an Airbag Exterior ..... 10-87 Accessories and Inflate? ..... .3-35 Interior .
  • Page 442 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont.) Cautions, Danger, and Headlamps ....10-29 Warnings ......iv Battery .
  • Page 443 INDEX Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Cover Delayed Entry Lighting ..6-6 Air Conditioning ....8-1 Cargo .
  • Page 444 INDEX Driving (cont.) Engine Entry Lighting ....6-6 Vehicle Load Limits ...9-12 Air Cleaner/Filter .
  • Page 445 INDEX Fuel ......9-41 Gauges Headlamps Additives .....9-42 Engine Coolant Aiming .
  • Page 446 INDEX Lights Airbag Readiness ... . .5-15 Ignition Positions ....9-17 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..10-39 Antilock Brake System Ignition Transmission Lock Lamp Messages .
  • Page 447 INDEX Loss of Control ....9-6 Messages (cont.) Mirrors (cont.) Door Ajar .....5-33 Heated .
  • Page 448 INDEX Parking Pregnancy, Using Safety Engine ......10-8 Assist, Ultrasonic ... . .9-34 Belts .
  • Page 449 INDEX Rear Seat Entertainment Replacing LATCH System System ..... . . 7-36 Parts After a Crash ... 3-63 Safety Belts .
  • Page 450 i-10 INDEX Seats (cont.) Shifting Storage Areas (cont.) Convenience Net ....4-4 Rear ......3-10 Into Park .
  • Page 451 INDEX i-11 Tires Tires (cont.) Wheel Alignment and Tire Buying New Tires ... 10-52 Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-34 Chains ..... . 10-57 Balance .
  • Page 452 i-12 INDEX Vehicle Care Wheels Storing the Tire Sealant Alignment and Tire and Compressor Kit ..10-67 Balance ....10-56 Tire Pressure .

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