Page 1 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Safety Belts ....3-11 Infotainment System .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Additional Maintenance OnStar ..... . . 14-1 General Information .
Page 3 à l'adresse the features found on your vehicle. this manual including, but not limited savant: For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, substitute the name General Helm, Incorporated the CHEVROLET Emblem, Motors of Canada Limited for...
Page 4: Using This Manual
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other back of the manual.
Page 5: Vehicle Symbol Chart
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fog Lamps Here are some additional symbols : Fuel Gauge that may be found on the vehicle : Fuses and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to : Headlamp High/Low-Beam the Index. Changer : Airbag Readiness Light : LATCH System Child...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7 In Brief In Brief Exterior Lighting ... . . 1-13 eAssist Features ® Windshield Wiper/Washer ..1-13 eAssist Overview ... 1-21 Climate Controls .
Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 9 In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8 7. 10. Exterior Lamp Controls on 16. Horn on page 5 3. page 6 1. 2. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. Driver Airbag. See Where Are See Turn and Lane-Change Fog Lamps on page 6 4. the Airbags? on page 3 23.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief 21. Lane Departure Warning Initial Drive (LDW) on page 9 44 (If Information Equipped). Ultrasonic Parking Assist on This section provides a brief page 9 40 (If Equipped). overview about some of the important features that may or may Traction Control System (TCS) not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 11: Door Locks
In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking Door Locks : Press and release one time to lamps will turn on and remain on as initiate vehicle locator. Press and To lock or unlock the doors from the long as the engine is running. The hold for at least three seconds to outside: doors will be locked and the climate...
Page 12 In Brief Windows Express Window Operation Windows with an express-down feature allow the window to be lowered without holding the switch. If equipped, windows may also have an express-up feature. Pull a window switch up or press it down all the way, release it, and the window goes up or down automatically.
Page 13: Seat Adjustment
In Brief Seat Adjustment Seat Height Adjuster Power Seats Manual Front Seats Press and hold the top or bottom of To adjust a power seat, if equipped: the switch to raise or lower the seat. Move the seat forward or To adjust a manual seat: Release the switch when the rearward by sliding the control...
Page 14 In Brief Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright position: Manual Reclining Seatbacks 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 15: Heated Seats
In Brief Tilt the top of the control forward The vehicle will also automatically Heated Seats to raise. save driver seat and outside mirror positions to the current driver See Reclining Seatbacks on Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) page 3 4. transmitter when the ignition is placed in OFF.
Page 16: Safety Belts
1-10 In Brief Press the button once for the Safety Belts Passenger Sensing highest setting. With each press of System the button, the heated 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 Mirror Adjustment Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Adjustment Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle. Manual Rearview Mirror For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it rearward for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind.
Page 18: Interior Lighting
1-12 In Brief Interior Lighting Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading Dome Lamps lamps in the overhead console and the headliner. Rear Reading Lamps : Press the button near each lamp to turn it on or off. For more information, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 5.
Page 19: Exterior Lighting
In Brief 1-13 Exterior Lighting AUTO: Automatically turns the See: exterior lamps on and off, Exterior Lamp Controls on depending on outside lighting. page 6 1. : Turns on the parking lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) together with the following: on page 6 2.
Page 20: Climate Controls
1-14 In Brief Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. : Move the lever to , then turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. : Use to turn the windshield wipers off.
Page 21 In Brief 1-15 Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) DSC allows you to change gears similar to a manual transmission. To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to M (Manual). 2. Press the + (plus) end of the button on the top of the shift lever to upshift, or push Dual Automatic Climate Control System...
Page 22: Vehicle Features
1-16 In Brief Vehicle Features Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices ® Vehicles with a SiriusXM satellite This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Radio(s) radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM auxiliary input and a USB port in the satellite radio subscription can center console.
Page 23: Steering Wheel Controls
In Brief 1-17 Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control : Use to select a radio band or audio source. to select the next or previous favorite radio station, CD track, DVD track/chapter, or MP3 track. Press SRC to change between radio and CD or DVD. Press and hold SRC to interact with the navigation system.
Page 24: Infotainment System
1-18 In Brief SET/ : Move the thumbwheel down Forward Collision Alert to set a speed and activate cruise (FCA) System control or to make the vehicle decelerate. For vehicles with FCA, this system is intended to help avoid or reduce See Cruise Control on page 9 36.
Page 25: Power Outlets
In Brief 1-19 Lane Departure Rear Vision Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper Warning (LDW) Camera (RVC) operation. For vehicles with LDW, it is intended If available, the RVC displays a See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on to help avoid unintentional lane view of the area behind the vehicle page 9 40.
Page 26: Universal Remote System
1-20 In Brief Universal Remote System Sunroof Open/Close: Press and hold the front or rear of the switch (1) to open On vehicles with a sunroof, the or close the sunroof. The sunshade switches used to operate it are on automatically opens with the the headliner above the rearview sunroof, but must be closed...
Page 27: Eassist Features
In Brief 1-21 eAssist Features This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a ® eAssist Overview grade. See Hill Start Assist (HSA) on page 9 33. If the vehicle has eAssist, there are several additional features that Vehicles with eAssist have a slightly contribute to increased efficiency.
Page 28: Driver Efficiency Gauge
1-22 In Brief In emergency situations, first See Driver Efficiency Gauge on AUTO STOP on the tachometer responders can cut the two clearly page 5 12. signifies that the engine is in auto labeled cut points in the engine stop mode. See Tachometer on Automatic Engine Start/ compartment to disable the high page 5 11 for more information.
Page 29: Performance And Maintenance
In Brief 1-23 ® Battery Performance and StabiliTrak System Maintenance This vehicle has a standard 12-volt The StabiliTrak system assists with battery. Refer to the replacement directional control of the vehicle in number on the original battery label difficult driving conditions. The Traction Control when a new standard 12-volt battery system turns on automatically every...
Page 30: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
1-24 In Brief Tire Pressure Monitor tire pressures are getting low and Engine Oil Life System the tires need to be inflated to the This vehicle may have a Tire The engine oil life system calculates proper pressure. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). engine oil life based on vehicle use The TPMS does not replace normal and displays the CHANGE ENGINE...
Page 31: Roadside Assistance Program
Mexico: 01-800-466-0800 Recommended Fuel on page 9 47. Keep vehicle tires properly As the owner of a new Chevrolet, inflated. Driving for Better Fuel you are automatically enrolled in the Combine several trips into a Roadside Assistance program.
Page 32 1-26 In Brief NOTES...
Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Doors Interior Mirrors Trunk ......2-13 Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-18 Windows Automatic Dimming Rearview Vehicle Security...
Page 34: Keys, Doors, And
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with an ignition key or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the The key that is part of the Remote Press the button on the RKE power window or other controls or...
Page 35: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation indicate locking. See Locking Feedback under Vehicle See Radio Frequency Statement on The transmitter functions may work Personalization on page 5 36.
Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows The turn signal indicators may flash RKE transmitter from your pocket, Press and hold for at least and/or the horn may sound to purse, briefcase, etc. The RKE three seconds to sound the panic indicate unlocking. See Unlock transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) alarm.
Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from transmitter has been removed from Passenger Doors the interior of the vehicle, the doors will lock after eight seconds. When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) Temporarily disable the locking of the door handle, pressing the feature by pressing and holding...
Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming Transmitters to Programming with a Recognized Transmitter (Keyless Access the Vehicle Vehicles Only) Only RKE transmitters programmed A new transmitter can be to the vehicle will work. If a programmed to the vehicle when transmitter is lost or stolen, a there is one recognized transmitter.
Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows When all additional transmitters The Driver Information Center are programmed, press and (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN hold the START button for PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. 10 seconds to exit 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the programming mode. DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN Programming without a...
Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows When all additional transmitters Battery Replacement 3. Remove the battery by pushing are programmed, press and hold on the battery and sliding it Replace the battery if the DIC the for 10 seconds to exit toward the key blade. indicates that battery replacement is programming mode.
Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows conditions. The rear defog indicator 3. Immediately after completing For example, if the engine has been light does not come on during a running for five minutes, and Step 2, press and hold for at remote start. 10 minutes are added, the engine least two seconds or until the will run for a total of 15 minutes.
Page 42 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Conditions in Which Remote Start Door Locks WARNING (Continued) Will Not Work The remote vehicle start feature will WARNING injuries or even death from not operate if: heat stroke. Always lock the Unlocked doors can be vehicle whenever leaving it.
Page 43: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Pull the door handle once to Door Ajar Reminder unlock the door. Pulling the A chime will sound and the handle again unlatches the door. appropriate door message will Press on the center display on the Driver Information stack or the front door panels.
Page 44: Lockout Protection
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows The power door unlock function can Safety Locks Press to activate the rear door be programmed through prompts safety locks. The indicator light in displayed on the Driver Information the switch will illuminate. Center (DIC). See Vehicle Press again to deactivate the Personalization on page 5 36.
Page 45: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Doors WARNING (Continued) Trunk Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and WARNING set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Exhaust gases can enter the Control Systems in the vehicle if it is driven with the Index.
Page 46 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Emergency Trunk Release The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a Handle person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside. There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle on the trunk lid.
Page 47: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Vehicle Security Disarming the System Immobilizer To disarm the system, do one of the See Radio Frequency Statement on This vehicle has theft-deterrent following: page 13 21 for information features; however, they do not make regarding Part 15 of the Federal the vehicle impossible to steal.
Page 48: (Keyless Access)
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new key made. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. The security light in the instrument The security light in the instrument cluster comes on if there is a Immobilizer Operation...
Page 49: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 If the RKE transmitter appears to be Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors undamaged, try another transmitter. Or, you may try placing the Convex Mirrors transmitter in the transmitter pocket in the center console. See Starting WARNING the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery under Remote Keyless A convex mirror can make things,...
Page 50: Heated Mirrors
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Heated Mirrors Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror For vehicles with heated mirrors: Manual Rearview Mirror To adjust the inside rearview mirror, (Rear Window Defogger): hold the rearview mirror in the Press to heat the mirrors. To adjust the inside rearview mirror, center and move it to view the area hold the rearview mirror in the...
Page 51: Power Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a WARNING pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up. To reduce the adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, sound, open either a front window especially with the windows...
Page 52 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows If equipped, the driver window may Safety Function Override Window Lockout also have an express-up feature. This is for vehicles with the Pull a window switch up or press express-up feature. If the it down all the way, release it, and battery on the vehicle has been the window goes up or down recharged or disconnected, or...
Page 53: Roof
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Sun Visors Roof Sunroof On vehicles with a sunroof, the switches used to operate it are on the headliner above the rearview mirror. The ignition must be in ON/ RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to operate the sunroof.
Page 54 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows The sunroof cannot be opened or Periodically open the sunroof and closed if the vehicle has an remove any obstacles or loose electrical failure. debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean Anti-Pinch Feature cloth, mild soap, and water.
Page 55 Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-13 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Safety Belt Use During Vehicle ..... 3-31 Restraints Pregnancy .
Page 56: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the Pull and push on the head restraint top of the restraint is at the same after the button is released to make height as the top of the occupant's sure that it is locked in place.
Page 57: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints The height of the head restraint can Front Seats To adjust a manual seat: be adjusted. Pull the head restraint 1. Pull the handle at the front of up to raise it. Try to move the head Seat Adjustment the seat.
Page 58: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body.
Page 59 Seats and Restraints 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks Do not have a seatback reclined if To recline a manual seatback: the vehicle is moving. 1. Lift the lever. Manual Reclining Seatbacks 2.
Page 60: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints Memory Seats The vehicle will also automatically Recalling Button Memory save driver seat and outside mirror Positions positions to the current driver To recall the Button Memory Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) positions, press and hold 1 or 2. transmitter when the ignition is The driver seat and outside mirrors placed in OFF.
Page 61 Seats and Restraints If the driver door is already Recalling RKE Memory Positions Easy Exit Driver Seat open, press on the RKE The RKE Memory feature can recall This feature moves the seat transmitter to activate the recall. the driver seat and outside mirrors rearward allowing the driver more to previously stored RKE Memory room to exit the vehicle.
Page 62: Heated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat will WARNING change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The If you cannot feel temperature lights indicate three for the highest change or pain to the skin, the setting and one for the lowest.
Page 63: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints The temperature performance of an Rear Seats 2. Lift the rear seat armrest and unoccupied seat may be reduced. place it in the folded position, This is normal. if necessary. See Rear Seat Folding the Seatback Armrest on page 3 11. The heated seats will not turn on Either side of the seatback can be during a remote start unless the...
Page 64 3-10 Seats and Restraints Raising the Seatback To raise a seatback: 1. Lift the seatback up and push it WARNING rearward to lock it in place. Make sure the safety belt is in If either seatback is not locked, it the belt guide and is not twisted could move forward in a sudden or caught in the seatback.
Page 65: Rear Seat Armrest
Seats and Restraints 3-11 Rear Seat Armrest Safety Belts WARNING (Continued) This section of the manual It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts in a cargo area, inside or outside properly. It also describes some of a vehicle.
Page 66: How To Wear Safety Belts
3-12 Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly...
Page 67: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Wear the lap part of the belt low There are important things to know WARNING (Continued) and snug on the hips, just about wearing a safety belt properly. touching the thighs. In a crash, Never wear the shoulder belt this applies force to the strong under both arms or behind pelvic bones and you would be...
Page 68 3-14 Seats and Restraints If the shoulder portion of a Pull up on the latch plate to passenger belt is pulled out all make sure it is secure. the way, the child restraint Position the release button on locking feature may be engaged. the buckle so that the safety belt If this happens, let the belt go could be quickly unbuckled if...
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck.
Page 70 3-16 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for 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 71 Seats and Restraints 3-17 There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. Be sure that the belt is not and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat.
Page 72: Safety Belt Use During
3-18 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During WARNING Pregnancy A safety belt that is not properly Safety belts work for everyone, worn may not provide the including pregnant women. Like all protection needed in a crash. The occupants, they are more likely to person wearing the belt could be be seriously injured if they do not seriously injured.
Page 73: Safety Belt Extender
Seats and Restraints 3-19 The best way to protect the fetus is Never use it for securing child seats. Make sure the safety belt reminder to protect the mother. When a safety To wear it, attach it to the regular light is working.
Page 74: Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash
3-20 Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a The vehicle has the following But the safety belt assemblies that Crash airbags: were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-21 A roof-rail airbag for the front Airbags are designed to supplement WARNING (Continued) outboard passenger and the the protection provided by safety passenger seated directly belts. Even though today's airbags Wearing your safety belt during a behind the front outboard are also designed to help reduce crash helps reduce the chance of...
Page 76 3-22 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag when an eye, anyone who is up it inflates can be seriously injured against, or very close to any or killed.
Page 77: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-23 Where Are the Airbags? The driver knee airbag is below the Driver Side Shown, Passenger steering column. The front outboard Side Similar passenger knee airbag is below the The seat-mounted side impact The driver frontal airbag is in the glove box.
Page 78: When Should An Airbag
3-24 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag WARNING Inflate? If something is between an Frontal airbags are designed to occupant and an airbag, the inflate in moderate to severe frontal airbag might not inflate properly or near frontal crashes to help or it might force the object into reduce the potential for severe that person causing severe injury...
Page 79: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-25 whether the object is fixed or inflate at a level less than full roof rail airbags will inflate when moving, rigid or deformable, narrow deployment. For more severe frontal either side of the vehicle is struck or or wide.
Page 80: How Does An Airbag
3-26 Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag What Will You See after WARNING Restrain? an Airbag Inflates? When an airbag inflates, there In moderate to severe frontal or After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air. This dust near frontal collisions, even belted seat-mounted side impact airbags could cause breathing problems...
Page 81: Passenger Sensing
Seats and Restraints 3-27 Let only qualified technicians You can lock the doors, and turn off In many crashes severe enough to work on the airbag systems. the interior lamps and hazard inflate the airbag, windshields are Improper service can mean that warning flashers by using the broken by vehicle deformation.
Page 82 3-28 Seats and Restraints When the system check is We recommend that children be WARNING (Continued) complete, either the word ON or the secured in a rear seat, including: word OFF will be visible. See an infant or a child riding in a passenger frontal airbag inflates Passenger Airbag Status Indicator rear-facing child restraint;...
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-29 The passenger sensing system is The passenger sensing system is WARNING designed to turn off the front designed to turn on the front outboard passenger frontal airbag outboard passenger frontal airbag If the airbag readiness light ever and knee airbag if: and knee airbag anytime the system comes on and stays on, it means...
Page 84 3-30 Seats and Restraints 4. Reinstall the child restraint The passenger sensing system may properly in the seat. Use the following the directions or may not turn off the airbags for a following steps to allow the system provided by the child restraint child in a child restraint depending to detect that person and enable the manufacturer and refer to...
Page 85: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Seats and Restraints 3-31 Additional Factors Affecting A wet seat can affect the The on indicator may be lit if an performance of the passenger object, such as a briefcase, System Operation sensing system. Here is how: handbag, grocery bag, laptop, Safety belts help keep the or other electronic device is put on The passenger sensing system...
Page 86: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
3-32 Seats and Restraints To purchase a service manual, see operation of the airbag system can of the seat fabric, could also Service Publications Ordering also be affected by changing or interfere with the operation of the Information on page 13 17. moving any parts of the front seats, passenger sensing system.
Page 87: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-33 Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need on when you are driving, the airbag regularly scheduled maintenance or system may not work properly.
Page 88: Child Restraints
3-34 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that Older Children return to the booster seat.
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-35 According to accident statistics, WARNING (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child belt. The belt force would then be restraint system or infant restraint applied right on the abdomen. system secured in a rear seating That could cause serious or fatal position.
Page 90: Infants And Young
3-36 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children arms. An infant should be and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs secured in an appropriate safety belt system nor its airbag protection! This includes infants and...
Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-37 sure it is designed to be used in WARNING a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying Children who are up against, that it meets federal motor or very close to, any airbag when vehicle safety standards.
Page 92: Child Restraint Systems
3-38 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems WARNING A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen.
Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. WARNING When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which killed in a crash if the child...
Page 94: Where To Put The Restraint
3-40 Seats and Restraints In the U.S., refer to the National Where to Put the WARNING Highway Traffic Safety Restraint Administration (NHTSA) website to A child in a rear-facing child locate the nearest child safety seat According to accident statistics, restraint can be seriously inspection station.
Page 95: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-41 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 Secure rear-facing child restraints (LATCH System) better than others. Always make in a rear seat, even if the sure the child restraint is properly The LATCH system secures a child...
Page 96 3-42 Seats and Restraints In order to use the LATCH system Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor in the vehicle, you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child restraint and its attachments.
Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-43 The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a To assist in locating the lower top tether are designed for use with...
Page 98: System
3-44 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, WARNING children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child Do not attach more than one child restraint system or infant restraint restraint to a single anchor. system secured in a rear seating Attaching more than one child position.
Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-45 If you need to secure more than one Refer to the following illustration to WARNING (Continued) child restraint in the rear seat, see learn which anchors to use. Where to Put the Restraint on of the retractor to set the lock, page 3 40.
Page 100 3-46 Seats and Restraints Use anchors 4 and 5 when does not have lower 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower installing a child restraint using attachments or the desired attachments on the child LATCH in left rear seating seating position does not have restraint to the lower position.
Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-47 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to the child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If the position you are using If the position you are using does not have a headrest has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you or head restraint and you are using a dual tether,...
Page 102 3-48 Seats and Restraints 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
Page 103: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints 3-49 To reinstall the head restraint: 3. Try to move the head restraint to WARNING make sure that it is locked in place. With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, Replacing LATCH System there is a greater chance that Parts After a Crash occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash.
Page 104: Securing Child Restraints
3-50 Seats and Restraints New parts and repairs may be Do not secure a child seat in a If more than one child restraint necessary even if the LATCH position without a top tether anchor needs to be installed in the rear system was not being used at the if a national or local law requires seat, be sure to read Where to Put...
Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-51 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. If the latch out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the plate will not go fully into the lock.
Page 106: Securing Child Restraints
3-52 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Reinstallation under Lower Anchors WARNING tether, follow the child restraint and Tethers for Children (LATCH manufacturer's instructions System) on page 3 41. A child in a rear-facing child regarding the use of the top restraint can be seriously Securing Child Restraints...
Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-53 Do not secure a child seat in a the vehicle. See Passenger WARNING (Continued) position without a top tether anchor Airbag Status Indicator on if a national or local law requires page 5 14. Secure rear-facing child that the top tether be anchored, or if 2.
Page 108 3-54 Seats and Restraints Position the release button on 7. Before placing a child in the the buckle so that the safety belt child restraint, make sure it is could be quickly unbuckled if securely held in place. To check, necessary.
Page 109: Storage Compartments
Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders .
Page 110: Cupholders
Storage Cupholders To reinstall, place the two forward Sunglasses Storage tabs into the slots and push down Center Console on the rear of the cupholder. Rear Seat Push on the cover and release to open the compartment. With the armrest in the rearward position, push down on the cover Lower the armrest to access the handle and slide the cover forward...
Page 111: Additional Storage Features
Storage Center Console Storage The armrest can be adjusted to a Additional Storage rearward, middle, and forward Features position. Pull or push the front of the armrest to adjust to the desired position. Cargo Tie-Downs There is an auxiliary jack in the There are cargo tie downs in the console.
Page 112 Storage NOTES...
Page 113 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status Lamps On Reminder ..5-24 Indicator ....5-14 Cruise Control Light .
Page 114: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Instruments and Controls Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-33 Controls 4. Push the lever up to lock the Starting the Vehicle steering wheel in place. Messages ....5-34 Steering Wheel Do not adjust the steering wheel Tire Messages .
Page 115: Horn
Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer (Push to Talk): For to select the next or vehicles with an OnStar, Bluetooth, previous favorite radio station, CD or navigation system, press to track, DVD track/chapter, or MP3 interact with those systems. track. See Bluetooth (Overview) on Press SRC to change between page 7 22 or Bluetooth (Voice radio and CD or DVD.
Page 116 Instruments and Controls Heavy snow or ice can overload the When the windshield wiper lever is wipers. A circuit breaker stops them released, additional wipes may until the motor cools. occur depending on how long the windshield washer had been Wipe Parking activated.
Page 117: Compass
Instruments and Controls Compass Compass Messages on page 5 30 3. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to for more information on the adjust the highlighted number. There is a compass display in the messages that may be displayed for 4. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to Driver Information Center (DIC).
Page 118: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Setting the Clock (Radios with Power Outlets When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation Touchscreen) The accessory power outlets can be instructions included with the To set the time: used to plug in electrical equipment, equipment.
Page 119 Instruments and Controls The indicator light does not come on The power outlet is not designed for if the ignition is in LOCK/OFF, no the following, and may not work equipment is plugged into the outlet, properly if they are plugged in: or if the equipment is plugged, but Equipment with high initial not fully seated in the outlet.
Page 120: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators...
Page 121: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Uplevel Shown, Metric and Base Level Similar...
Page 122 5-10 Instruments and Controls English eAssist Shown, Metric eAssist Similar...
Page 123: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Speedometer The trip odometer is accessed and A slight bump may be felt when the reset through the Driver Information transmission is determining the The speedometer shows the Center (DIC). See Driver most fuel efficient operating range. vehicle's speed in either kilometers Information Center (DIC) on per hour (km/h) or miles per...
Page 124: Driver Efficiency Gauge
5-12 Instruments and Controls An arrow on the fuel gauge Driver Efficiency Gauge Engine Coolant indicates the side of the vehicle the Temperature Gauge fuel door is on. Here are four things that some owners ask about. These are normal and do not indicate a problem with the fuel gauge: At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gauge...
Page 125: Safety Belt Reminders
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Safety Belt Reminders If the driver safety belt is buckled, This cycle continues several times if neither the chime nor the light the passenger remains or becomes Driver Safety Belt Reminder comes on. unbuckled while the vehicle is Light moving.
Page 126: Airbag Readiness Light
5-14 Instruments and Controls Airbag Readiness Light WARNING This light shows if there is an If the airbag readiness light stays electrical problem with the airbag on after the vehicle is started or system. The system check includes the airbag sensor(s), passenger comes on while driving, it means sensing system, the pretensioners, the airbag system might not be...
Page 127: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-15 If the word OFF is lit on the airbag Charging System Light Malfunction status indicator, it means that the Indicator Lamp passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard A computer system called OBD II passenger frontal airbag and knee (On-Board Diagnostics-Second airbag.
Page 128 5-16 Instruments and Controls smoothly. This could lead to could damage the emission control costly repairs that might not be system on the vehicle. Diagnosis covered by the vehicle warranty. and service might be required. Notice: Modifications made to the To prevent more serious damage to engine, transmission, exhaust, the vehicle:...
Page 129 Instruments and Controls 5-17 The following may correct an If one or more of these conditions emission control system occurs, change the fuel brand used. malfunction: It may require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. Check that the fuel cap is fully installed.
Page 130: Brake System Warning
5-18 Instruments and Controls The OBD II (On-Board Brake System Warning If the light comes on and stays on, Diagnostics) system determines there is a base brake problem. Light that critical emission control systems have not been The vehicle brake system consists WARNING completely diagnosed.
Page 131: Electric Parking Brake
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Electric Parking Brake Service Electric Parking Antilock Brake System Light Brake Light (ABS) Warning Light Metric English The service electric parking brake For vehicles with the Antilock Brake This light comes on when the light should come on briefly when System (ABS), this light comes on parking brake is applied.
Page 132: Lane Departure Warning
5-20 Instruments and Controls If the regular brake system warning This light also comes on green Traction Off Light light is also on, the vehicle does not when the system is switched on and have antilock brakes and there is a ready to operate.
Page 133: Stabilitrak ® Off Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 See Traction Control System (TCS) See Traction Control System (TCS) If the light is on and not flashing, the ® ® on page 9 33 and StabiliTrak on page 9 33 and StabiliTrak TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak System on page 9 34.
Page 134: Engine Coolant Temperature
5-22 Instruments and Controls For vehicles with an uplevel or If it does not, have the vehicle Tire Pressure Light eAssist cluster, this light comes serviced by the dealer. If the system on in the Driver information is working normally, the indicator Center (DIC).
Page 135: Engine Oil Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls 5-23 A DIC tire pressure message may operating range and the oil Low Fuel Warning Light also display. See Tire Messages on pressure is still low, have the page 5 34. Stop as soon as vehicle serviced. Always follow possible, and inflate the tires to the the maintenance schedule for pressure value shown on the Tire...
Page 136: Security Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls Security Light High-Beam On Light Lamps On Reminder The immobilizer light should come This light comes on when the This light comes on when the on briefly as the engine is started. high-beam headlamps are in use. exterior lamps are in use.
Page 137: Door Ajar Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 For vehicles with the uplevel or Information Displays Driver Information eAssist cluster, this telltale will be Center (DIC) shown in the Driver Information Center Stack Display Center (DIC) screen. The DIC displays information about the vehicle. It also displays warning Infotainment and vehicle Door Ajar Light messages if a system problem is...
Page 138 5-26 Instruments and Controls DIC Buttons trip/fuel displays. Some of the items Trip 1 and Trip 2 may not be available for your This display shows the current particular vehicle. distance traveled, in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since Digital Speedometer the last reset for the trip odometer.
Page 139 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Average Fuel Economy and Average Vehicle Speed briefly while Timer is displayed. To Instantaneous Fuel Economy reset the timer to zero, press and This display shows the average hold SET/CLR. This display shows the approximate speed of the vehicle in kilometers average liters per 100 kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per Navigation...
Page 140 5-28 Instruments and Controls Remaining Oil Life Jump Start (eAssist Only) Remember, the Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. Battery This display allows for on-board It will not reset itself. Also, be jump starting of the vehicle. See Display Units careful not to reset the Oil Life "Jump Starting (On-board with...
Page 141: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-29 Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and Brake System Messages Charging Messages BRAKE FLUID LOW Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message is displayed when the some action that may be needed to brake fluid level is low.
Page 142: Compass Messages
5-30 Instruments and Controls SERVICE PARKING BRAKE Cruise Control Messages PASSENGER DOOR OPEN This message is displayed when This message will display when the CRUISE SET TO XXX there is a problem with the Electric front passenger door is open. Close This message displays when the Parking Brake (EPB).
Page 143: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-31 When the coolant temperature ENGINE OVERHEATED ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE returns to normal, the air STOP ENGINE ENGINE conditioning compressor turns back This message displays and a This message displays when the on. You can continue to drive the continuous chime sounds if the engine oil temperature is too hot.
Page 144: Engine Power Messages
5-32 Instruments and Controls Engine Power Messages TIGHTEN GAS CAP Lamp Messages This message displays when the ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the ON/OFF This message displays when the fuel cap. vehicle's engine power is reduced.
Page 145: Object Detection System
Instruments and Controls 5-33 Object Detection System SERVICE PARK ASSIST for at least 15 seconds; then start the engine again. If this message Messages This message displays if there is a still comes on, it means there is a problem with the Ultrasonic Rear problem.
Page 146: Starting The Vehicle
5-34 Instruments and Controls SERVICE VEHICLE SOON JUMP START DISABLED SEE If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you OWNERS MANUAL This message displays if there is a can. Inflate the tires by adding air problem with the vehicle.
Page 147: Transmission Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Washer Fluid Messages ENGINE This message displays when the WASHER FLUID LOW ADD system is learning new tires. See This message displays and a chime FLUID Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on sounds if the transmission fluid in page 10 55.
Page 148: Vehicle Personalization
5-36 Instruments and Controls Auto Defog Vehicle The following list of menu items will be available: Auto Rear Defog Personalization Climate and Air Quality Auto Fan Speed The audio system controls are used Comfort and Convenience This will allow you to select the to access the personalization automatic fan speed.
Page 149: Comfort And Convenience
Instruments and Controls 5-37 Auto Defog Comfort and Convenience Chime Volume Only vehicles with dual automatic This allows selection of the chime Select the Comfort and climate control will have this option. volume level. Convenience menu and the This will allow you to turn the auto following may be displayed: Press TUNE/MENU when Chime defog on or off.
Page 150 5-38 Instruments and Controls Language Press TUNE/MENU when Vehicle Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out Locator Lights is highlighted. Turn When on, this feature will keep the Select the Language menu and the the TUNE/MENU knob to select On driver door from locking when the following will be displayed: or Off.
Page 151 Instruments and Controls 5-39 Delayed Door Lock Remote Locking, Unlocking, Locking Feedback Starting When on, this feature will delay the This allows selection of what type of locking of the doors until feedback is given when locking the Select Remote Locking, Unlocking, five seconds after the last door is vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
Page 152 5-40 Instruments and Controls When set to All Doors, all of the Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder Passive Door Unlock doors will unlock at the first press This allows the Remote Left in This allows selection of which doors . Press TUNE/MENU to confirm Vehicle Reminder feature to be are unlocked by pressing the button and go back to the last menu.
Page 153: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-41 Return to Factory Settings Universal Remote This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control Select Return to Factory Settings for System transmitters used to activate the option to return all vehicle devices such as garage door See Radio Frequency Statement on personalization to the default openers, security systems, and...
Page 154 5-42 Instruments and Controls Keep the original hand-held Programming the Universal 2. At the same time, press and transmitter for use in other vehicles hold both the hand-held Remote System as well as for future Universal transmitter button and one of the For questions or help programming Remote system programming.
Page 155 Instruments and Controls 5-43 3. Press and hold for five seconds It may be helpful to have 5. Firmly press and release the the newly trained Universal another person assist with Learn or Smart button. After Remote system button (the the remaining Steps 4 6.
Page 156: Universal Remote System
5-44 Instruments and Controls The Universal Remote system If you live in Canada, or you are Universal Remote System should now activate the having difficulty programming a gate Operation garage door. operator or garage door opener by using the Programming the Using the Universal Remote To program the remaining two Universal Remote System...
Page 157 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the three Universal Remote system buttons: 1. Press and hold the desired Universal Remote system button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds.
Page 158 5-46 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 159: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-5 Exterior Lamp Controls Courtesy Lamps ....6-5 Exterior Lighting Dome Lamps .
Page 160: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting In Canada, the headlamps will Exterior Lamps Off Flash-to-Pass automatically reactivate when the Reminder To flash the high beams, pull the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). turn signal lever toward you, and A warning chime sounds if the driver AUTO (Automatic): Automatically release.
Page 161: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting The light sensor determines it is The automatic headlamp system daytime. turns off when the exterior lamp The vehicle is not in P (Park). control is turned to or the ignition is off. When the DRL are on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, instrument panel Lights On with Wipers lights, and other lamps will not...
Page 162: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change The turn signal can be turned off manually by moving the lever back Signals to its original position. If after signaling a turn or lane change, the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out.
Page 163: Interior Lighting
Lighting If the fog lamps are turned on while Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps the exterior lamp control is in the The courtesy lamps come on AUTO position, the headlamps Instrument Panel automatically when any door is come on automatically. opened and the dome lamp is in the Illumination Control (Fog Lamps): Press to turn on door position.
Page 164: Reading Lamps
Lighting To operate, press the buttons: Lighting Features (Off): Turns the lamps off. Entry Lighting (Door): Turns the lamps on when any door is opened. The headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, back-up lamps, dome (On): Keeps the lamps on all lamps, and most of the interior the time.
Page 165: Exit Lighting
Lighting Exit Lighting Battery Load A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on, such Management The headlamps, taillamps, parking as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, back-up lamps, and license lamps, rear window defogger, The vehicle has Electric Power plate lamps come on at night, or in climate control fan at high speed, Management (EPM), which...
Page 166 Lighting NOTES...
Page 167 Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following System while the vehicle is parked: Infotainment Become familiar with the Determine which radio the operation and controls of the vehicle has. For the radio without Introduction audio system.
Page 168: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Infotainment System Notice: The chime signals related The vehicle has Retained Overview to safety belts, parking brake, and Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, Infotainment System Overview other functions of your vehicle the audio system can be played operate through the radio/ even after the ignition is turned off.
Page 169 Infotainment System 4. Buttons 1 to 6 Saves and selects favorite stations. 5. RADIO/BAND Changes the band while listening to the radio. Selects the radio when listening to a different audio source. 6. BACK Menu: Moves one level back. Character Input: Deletes the last character.
Page 170 Infotainment System Press and hold 14. TONE (Phone/Mute) quickly reverse through a Press to access the Tone Opens the Phone menu. track. Release the button Settings menu to adjust to return to playing speed. Mutes the audio system. bass, midrange, and See CD Player on treble.
Page 171: Operation
Infotainment System Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to scroll Turning the System On or Off Menu System through the available setup features. Controls VOL/ (Volume/Power): Press to Once the desired feature displays, turn the system on and off. press the TUNE/MENU knob or The TUNE/MENU knob and the press the desired feature on the BACK...
Page 172 Infotainment System Selecting a Menu Option Activating a Setting Turning a Function On or Off The base radio displays one line of text at a time. 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to highlight the setting. highlight the function.
Page 173 Infotainment System Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, Adjusting the Fader and Balance Press the BACK button to delete and Bass the last character in the sequence or press and hold to delete the entire character sequence. Audio Settings The audio settings can be set for each radio band and each audio 1.
Page 174 Infotainment System System Settings Auto Volume 5. Press BACK button to go back to the System The auto volume feature Speed Compensated Volume Configuration menu. automatically adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and Configuring the Number of wind noise as the vehicle speeds up Favorite Pages or slows down, so that the volume level is consistent.
Page 175: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System Maximum Startup Volume Regionalization Radio The maximum volume played when RDS stations will broadcast different the radio is first turned on can AM-FM Radio programs on different frequencies. be set. To set the Regional (REG) feature Control Buttons on or off: The buttons used to control the 1.
Page 176 7-10 Infotainment System RDS (Radio Data System) Selecting a Band Favorites List 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. The radio may have RDS. The RDS Press the RADIO/BAND button to feature is available for use only on choose AM, FM, or SiriusXM if 2.
Page 177: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System 7-11 To search for a programming type To cancel the station search, press Satellite Radio determined by station: TUNE/MENU. ® SiriusXM Satellite Radio 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. Storing a Station as a Favorite Service 2. Select FM category list. A list of Stations from all bands can be Vehicles with a SiriusXM satellite all programming types available...
Page 178 7-12 Infotainment System SiriusXM Categories Turning SiriusXM Channel Channel Unauth: This channel is blocked or cannot be received with Graphic On or Off SiriusXM stations are organized in your SiriusXM subscription package. categories. 1. Press the CONFIG button on the Channel Unavailable: This faceplate.
Page 179: Radio Reception
Infotainment System 7-13 No Subscription Please Renew: Check Antenna: If this message especially around tall buildings or The SiriusXM subscription needs to does not clear within a short period hills, causing the sound to fade in be reactivated. Contact SiriusXM of time, the receiver could have a and out.
Page 180: Backglass Antenna
7-14 Infotainment System Cell Phone Usage Notice: Using a razor blade or Audio Players sharp object to clear the inside Cell phone usage, such as making rear window can damage the rear CD Player or receiving phone calls, charging, window antenna and/or the rear or just having the phone on may window defogger.
Page 181 Infotainment System 7-15 To avoid damage to the CD player: Press and hold to fast forward Press to eject a disc from the through a track. CD player. Do not use scratched or damaged discs. Release to return to playing Playing an Audio CD speed.
Page 182: Auxiliary Devices
7-16 Infotainment System The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, This jack is not an audio output. Do or upside down. not plug headphones into the auxiliary input jack. Auxiliary The air is very humid. Try the devices should be set up while the disc again later.
Page 183 Infotainment System 7-17 USB Port Searching for a Track Shuffle Tracks can be searched for by: Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and set The following devices may be Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or connected and controlled by the Playlists infotainment system. Off, then press the BACK button Artists...
Page 184 7-18 Infotainment System Connecting and Controlling a 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Connecting and Controlling a Song Titles, Podcasts, PlaysForSure Device (PFD) USB Drive or Genres. or Zune The infotainment system can only 4. Select the track. play back .mp3 and .wma files from Connecting a PFD or Zune a USB drive.
Page 185 Infotainment System 7-19 Tracks can be searched for by: Off: Plays current tracks in A Bluetooth phone with MP3 sequential order. capability cannot be paired to the Playlists* vehicle as a phone and an MP3 Repeat Functionality Artists player at the same time. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and set Albums Pairing Information:...
Page 186 7-20 Infotainment System Bluetooth Setup Menu To select the Bluetooth Music Setup 4. Some devices may require a menu when a Bluetooth device is Personal Identification Number The Bluetooth Setup menu can be connected and active: (PIN) in order to complete the accessed with or without a device pairing process.
Page 187 Infotainment System 7-21 To connect a paired device when Changing the Default PIN This Feature is Unavailable While another device is connected to the Vehicle is Moving: This message To change the default PIN: infotainment system: displays when an action is not 1.
Page 188: Bluetooth (Overview)
7-22 Infotainment System Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone Vehicles with a Bluetooth system The system may not work with can use a Bluetooth-capable cell all cell phones. See Pairing in phone with a Hands-Free Profile Bluetooth (Overview) this section. to make and receive phone calls.
Page 189: Controls)
Infotainment System 7-23 Audio System Bluetooth (Infotainment (Mute/End Call): Press to end a call, reject a call, or cancel an Controls) When using the Bluetooth system, operation. sound comes through the vehicle's To navigate the menu system using front audio system speakers and Infotainment System Controls the infotainment controls, see overrides the audio system.
Page 190 7-24 Infotainment System The pairing process is disabled 3. Select Bluetooth. with <Phone name> has been when the vehicle is moving. successfully paired after the 4. Select Pair Device (Phone). pairing process is complete. Pairing only needs to be A four-digit Personal completed once, unless the Identification Number (PIN) 7.
Page 191 Infotainment System 7-25 Connecting to a Different Phone user guide or contact your wireless to scroll through the entire list provider to find out if this feature is of names/numbers in the To connect to a different phone, the supported by your phone. phone book.
Page 192 7-26 Infotainment System Accepting or Declining a Call Declining a Call 3. Enter the character sequence then select Call. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to When an incoming call is received, Decline and press the TUNE/ 4. After the call has been placed, the infotainment system mutes and MENU knob to decline the call.
Page 193: Recognition)
Infotainment System 7-27 Only one paired cell phone can Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Pairing be connected to the Bluetooth (DTMF) Tones A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone system at a time. must be paired to the Bluetooth The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can If multiple paired cell phones are system and then connected to the send numbers during a call.
Page 194 7-28 Infotainment System 4. Start the pairing process on the Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone cell phone that you want to pair. Phones To connect to a different cell phone, For help with this process, see The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the your cell phone manufacturer's...
Page 195 Infotainment System 7-29 Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command 2. Say Digit Store. Numbers 3. Say each digit, one at a time, 1. Press . The system that you want to store. After The system can store up to responds Ready, followed by each digit is entered, the system 30 phone numbers as name tags in...
Page 196 7-30 Infotainment System Using the Delete All Name Tags Making a Call Calling 911 Emergency Command Calls can be made using the 1. Press . The system This command deletes all stored following commands. responds Ready, followed by name tags in the Hands-Free a tone.
Page 197 Infotainment System 7-31 To hear all of the numbers Once connected, the person called Press to disconnect the recognized by the system, say will be heard through the audio current call and switch to the call Verify at any time. speakers.
Page 198 7-32 Infotainment System Muting a Call To Transfer Audio from the Voice Pass-Thru Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a call, all sounds from inside Voice pass-thru allows access to the During a call with the audio in the the vehicle can be muted so that the voice recognition commands on the vehicle:...
Page 199 Infotainment System 7-33 Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System (DTMF) Tones Unless information is deleted out of the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it The Bluetooth system can send will be retained indefinitely. This numbers and the numbers stored as includes all saved name tags in the name tags during a call.
Page 200 7-34 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 201: Climate Control Systems
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Climate Control Systems this system. Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-3 Air Vents Air Vents .
Page 202 Climate Controls temperature falls below freezing, the For vehicles with heated outside Air Delivery Modes: Press air conditioner will not run and the rearview mirrors, they turn on with , or to change the direction of indicator light turns off. the rear window defogger and help the airflow.
Page 203: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Influence on eAssist Operation and Fuel The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Economy (If Equipped) this system. The climate control system is dependent upon other vehicle systems for heat and power input.
Page 204 Climate Controls Select a temperature setting that To place the system in Turn the knob clockwise or is higher in hot weather and automatic mode: counterclockwise to increase or lower in cold weather. decrease the driver or passenger 1. Press AUTO. temperature setting.
Page 205 Climate Controls Changing the mode cancels the (Air Conditioning (For For eco a/c, press . The indicator automatic operation and the system Non-eAssist Vehicles)): Press to will turn green. This setting goes into manual mode. Press turn the air conditioning on or off. balances fuel economy and air AUTO to return to automatic If the fan is turned off or the outside...
Page 206 Climate Controls outside air supply and turn on the For vehicles with heated outside For comfort a/c, press again. air conditioner. The fan speed may rearview mirrors, they turn on with The indicator will turn amber. slightly increase to help prevent the rear window defogger and help Pressing this button cancels fogging.
Page 207: Air Vents
Climate Controls will turn on if it is cold outside. The Air Vents Side Air Vents heated seat indicator lights do not come on during a remote start. Center Air Vents Sensors The solar sensor on top of the instrument panel near the windshield monitors the solar heat.
Page 208: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Climate Controls Operation Tips Maintenance Keep all outlets open whenever possible for best system Passenger Compartment performance. Air Filter Keep the paths under all seats The filter removes dust, pollen, and clear of objects to help circulate other airborne irritants from outside the air inside the vehicle more air that is pulled into the vehicle.
Page 209 Climate Controls Service During service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper This vehicle may have the new equipment. Venting refrigerants environmentally friendly refrigerant, directly to the atmosphere is harmful R1234yf. This refrigerant has a to the environment and may also significantly reduced global warming create unsafe conditions based on impact on the environment,...
Page 210 8-10 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 211 Driving and Operating Driving and Starting the Engine ..9-19 Cruise Control Engine Heater ....9-22 Cruise Control ....9-36 Operating Retained Accessory Object Detection Systems...
Page 212 Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Towing Driving Information passenger to handle potential General Towing distractions. Information ....9-52 Distracted Driving Driving Characteristics and Become familiar with vehicle Towing Tips .
Page 213: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle WARNING between you and the driver in Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
Page 214: Steering
Driving and Operating Maintain a reasonable steady If the engine ever stops while the If the steering wheel is turned until it speed through the curve. vehicle is being driven, brake reaches the end of its travel and is normally but do not pump the held against that position for an Wait until the vehicle is out of brakes.
Page 215: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go If the vehicle starts to slide, follow straight down the roadway. these suggestions: Ease your foot off the Loss of Control accelerator pedal and steer the way you want the vehicle to go. Skidding The vehicle may straighten out.
Page 216: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating Remember: Antilock brakes help Driving on Wet Roads WARNING (Continued) avoid only the braking skid. Rain and wet roads can reduce Flowing or rushing water creates vehicle traction and affect your Racing or Other strong forces. Driving through ability to stop and accelerate.
Page 217: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating Keep your eyes moving scan Other Rainy Weather Tips WARNING (Continued) the road ahead and to the sides. Besides slowing down, other wet Check the rearview mirror and weather driving tips include: none going down a hill. You could vehicle instruments often.
Page 218: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Stay in your own lane. Do not Drive with caution, whatever the Turn off cruise control on slippery swing wide or cut across the condition. Accelerate gently so surfaces. center of the road. Drive at traction is not lost. Accelerating too Blizzard Conditions speeds that let you stay in your quickly causes the wheels to spin...
Page 219: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Slowly and cautiously spin the to the highest setting. See cannot be seen or smelled. It can wheels to free the vehicle when Climate Control Systems in cause unconsciousness and even stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
Page 220: Vehicle Load Limits
9-10 Driving and Operating Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits WARNING it Out It is very important to know how Do not load the vehicle any Turn the steering wheel left and much weight the vehicle can right to clear the area around the heavier than the Gross carry.
Page 221 Driving and Operating 9-11 Tire and Loading Information A vehicle-specific Tire and Rating (GAWR) for the front and Label Loading Information label is rear axle. See Certification attached to the vehicle's center Label later in this section. pillar (B-pillar). The Tire and Steps for Determining Correct Loading Information label shows Load Limit...
Page 222 9-12 Driving and Operating The resulting figure equals If your vehicle will be towing the available amount of cargo a trailer, the load from your and luggage load capacity. trailer will be transferred to For example, if the XXX your vehicle. Consult this amount equals 1400 lbs and manual to determine how this there will be five 150 lb...
Page 223 Driving and Operating 9-13 seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
Page 224 9-14 Driving and Operating The GVWR includes the weight WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Never exceed cause loss of control and a far forward as possible. the GVWR for the vehicle, or the crash.
Page 225: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-15 Starting and Following break in, engine speed and turn it only with your hand. and load can be gradually If the key cannot be turned by Operating increased. hand, see your dealer. The key must be fully extended to Ignition Positions (Key New Vehicle Break-In start the vehicle.
Page 226 9-16 Driving and Operating If the vehicle must be shut off in an warning and indicator lights. This WARNING emergency: position can also be used for service and diagnostics, and to 1. Brake using a firm and steady Turning off the vehicle while verify the proper operation of the pressure.
Page 227: Ignition Positions
Driving and Operating 9-17 Key Lock Release The key lock release will not work if Ignition Positions the battery is charged less than (Keyless Access) 9 volts, or uncharged. Try charging or jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting (with or without eAssist) on page 10 92 or Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only) on page 10 91.
Page 228 9-18 Driving and Operating To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle Do not turn the engine off when the 4. Set the parking brake. See must be in ACC/ACCESSORY or vehicle is moving. This will cause a Parking Brake on page 9 30. ON/RUN and the brake pedal must loss of power assist in the brake be applied.
Page 229: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating 9-19 The ignition will switch from ACC/ the brake pedal not applied, Notice: If you add electrical parts ACCESSORY to OFF after pressing and holding the button for or accessories, you could change five minutes to prevent battery more than five seconds will place the way the engine operates.
Page 230 9-20 Driving and Operating The vehicle has a Notice: Cranking the engine for from the engine. Do not race the Computer-Controlled Cranking long periods of time, by returning engine immediately after starting System. This feature assists in the key to the START position it.
Page 231 Driving and Operating 9-21 The malfunction indicator lamp is eAssist vehicles have an automatic The Engine Will Remain on; auto stop may be prevented. engine start/stop feature. After the Running When: engine is started and has reached High humidity is detected. The engine, transmission, operating temperature, the auto or high voltage battery is not...
Page 232: Engine Heater
9-22 Driving and Operating The engine is required to run for To Use the Engine Coolant WARNING either heater or climate control Heater performance. See Dual 1. Turn off the engine. Plugging the cord into an Automatic Climate Control ungrounded outlet could cause an System on page 8 3.
Page 233: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 9-23 Retained Accessory 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) WARNING (Continued) by holding in the button on the Power (RAP) shift lever and pushing the shift Do not leave the vehicle when the lever all the way toward the front These vehicle accessories can be engine is running.
Page 234: Shifting Out Of Park
9-24 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 This vehicle is equipped with an of the vehicle puts too much electronic shift lock release system. 2.
Page 235: Parking Over Things
Driving and Operating 9-25 Shift Lock Manual Release Parking over Things That Burn If jump starting the vehicle did not work, the shift lock manual release must be used. WARNING To access the shift lock manual Things that can burn could touch release: hot exhaust parts under the 1.
Page 236: Engine Exhaust
9-26 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) While Parked There are holes or openings WARNING It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not monoxide (CO) which cannot be...
Page 237: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating 9-27 Automatic is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out WARNING of P (Park), ease pressure on the Transmission shift lever and push the shift lever It is dangerous to get out of the all the way into P (Park) as you vehicle if the shift lever is not fully maintain brake application.
Page 238: Manual Mode
9-28 Driving and Operating D (Drive): This position is for Manual Mode WARNING normal driving. It provides the best Driver Shift Control (DSC) fuel economy. If you need more Shifting into a drive gear while the power for passing, and you are: To use this feature: engine is running at high speed is Accelerating slowly or...
Page 239: Antilock Brake
Driving and Operating 9-29 While using the DSC feature the Second Gear Start Feature Brakes transmission will have firmer shifting When accelerating the vehicle from and sportier performance. You can a stop in snowy and icy conditions, Antilock Brake use this for sport driving or when you may want to shift into System (ABS) climbing hills to stay in gear longer...
Page 240: Parking Brake
9-30 Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it there will not be enough time to Parking Brake becomes necessary to slam on the apply the brakes if that vehicle brakes and continue braking to suddenly slows or stops. Always avoid a sudden obstacle, a leave enough room up ahead to computer senses that the wheels...
Page 241 Driving and Operating 9-31 The system has a parking brake status light is flashing. See your with reduced functionality. To apply status light and a parking brake dealer. See Electric Parking Brake the EPB when this light is on, lift up warning light.
Page 242: Brake Assist
9-32 Driving and Operating If the parking brake warning light is Automatic EPB Release stability system hydraulic brake on, the EPB has detected an error control module to supplement the The EPB will automatically release if in another system and is operating power brake system under the vehicle is running, placed into with reduced functionality.
Page 243: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
Driving and Operating 9-33 Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist Traction Control (HSA) feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a System (TCS) grade. This feature is designed to The vehicle has a traction control prevent the vehicle from rolling, The TCS/StabiliTrak light flashes to...
Page 244: Stabilitrak System
9-34 Driving and Operating ® StabiliTrak System The vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak. It is an advanced computer-controlled system that assists with directional control of the The Traction Off light comes on to vehicle in difficult driving conditions. indicate that the traction control StabiliTrak activates when the system has been turned off.
Page 245 Driving and Operating 9-35 This also occurs when traction StabiliTrak OFF Light illuminates in control is activated. A noise might the instrument cluster. Traction be heard or vibration might be felt in control will also be turned off and the brake pedal. This is normal. the Traction Off light will illuminate Continue to steer the vehicle in the in the instrument cluster.
Page 246: Cruise Control
9-36 Driving and Operating Cruise Control (Cancel): Press to disengage WARNING (Continued) cruise control without erasing the The cruise control lets the vehicle set speed from memory. Cruise control can be dangerous maintain a speed of about 40 km/h on slippery roads. On such roads, RES/+ (Resume/Accel): Move the (25 mph) or more without keeping thumbwheel up to resume to a...
Page 247 Driving and Operating 9-37 To slow down in very small 3. Move the thumbwheel down Increasing Speed While Using amounts, move the thumbwheel toward SET/ and release it. Cruise Control toward SET/ briefly. Each time The indicator turns green in the If the cruise control system is this is done, the vehicle goes instrument cluster and the...
Page 248: Object Detection Systems
9-38 Driving and Operating Ending Cruise Control Object Detection WARNING There are three ways to end cruise Systems control: FCA is a warning system and does not apply the brakes. When Step lightly on the brake pedal; Forward Collision Alert approaching a slower-moving or when cruise control disengages, (FCA) System...
Page 249 Driving and Operating 9-39 Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Collision Alert WARNING FCA does not provide a warning to help avoid a crash, unless it detects a vehicle. FCA may not detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA sensor is blocked by dirt, snow, or ice, or if the windshield is When your vehicle approaches The green vehicle ahead indicator...
Page 250: Ultrasonic Parking Assist
9-40 Driving and Operating Selecting the Alert Timing alerts will vary based on vehicle Cleaning the System speed. The faster the vehicle speed, If the FCA system does not seem to the further away the alert will occur. operate properly, clean the outside Consider traffic and weather of the windshield area in front of the conditions when selecting the alert...
Page 251: System
Driving and Operating 9-41 When the distance is less than When the System Does Not WARNING 30 cm (12 in) the beeping is a Seem to Work Properly continuous tone for five seconds. The URPA system does not The following messages may be Turning the System On and Off displayed on the DIC: detect children, pedestrians,...
Page 252: Rear Vision
9-42 Driving and Operating The park assist sensors are Rear Vision WARNING (Continued) covered by frost or ice. Frost or Camera (RVC) ice can form around and behind before backing may result in the sensors and may not always The vehicle may have an RVC injury, death, or vehicle damage.
Page 253 Driving and Operating 9-43 Turning the Rear Vision Camera To turn the guidelines on or off: Rear Vision Camera Location System On or Off 1. Shift into P (Park). To turn the RVC system on or off: 2. Press the CONFIG button on the 1.
Page 254: Lane Departure
9-44 Driving and Operating The sun or the beam of The following illustration shows the headlamps is shining directly field of view that the camera into the camera lens. provides. Ice, snow, mud, or anything else has built up on the camera lens. Clean the lens, rinse it with water, and wipe it with a soft cloth.
Page 255 Driving and Operating 9-45 WARNING WARNING (Continued) The LDW system is an aid to help and maintain proper vehicle the vehicle stay in the driving position within the lane, or lane. It does not steer the vehicle. vehicle damage, injury, or death The LDW system may not: could occur.
Page 256: Warning (Ldw)
9-46 Driving and Operating The windshield may be LDW warnings may occasionally Fuel damaged. occur due to tar marks, shadows, Use of the recommended fuel cracks in the road, or other road The weather may be limiting is an important part of the proper imperfections.
Page 257: Recommended Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-47 Recommended Fuel use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. If the vehicle has a 2.4L L4 engine Otherwise, you could damage the or a 2.5L L4 engine, use regular engine. If heavy knocking is heard unleaded gasoline with a posted when using gasoline rated at octane rating of 87 or higher.
Page 258: Fuels In Foreign Countries
9-48 Driving and Operating See the underhood emission control recommended. Costly repairs marketers providing TOP TIER label. If this fuel is not available in caused by use of improper fuel Detergent Gasoline can be found at states adopting California Emissions would not be covered by the vehicle www.toptiergas.com.
Page 259: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Driving and Operating 9-49 Notice: This vehicle was not Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) At a minimum, E85 should meet designed for fuel that contains ASTM Specification D 5798 or Vehicles that have a yellow fuel methanol. Do not use fuel CGSB Specification 3.512.
Page 260: Filling The Tank
9-50 Driving and Operating E85 has less energy per liter Filling the Tank WARNING (Continued) (gallon) than gasoline, so you will need to refill the fuel tank more WARNING often when using E85 than when Do not reenter the vehicle you are using gasoline.
Page 261 Driving and Operating 9-51 Turn the tethered fuel cap WARNING counterclockwise to remove. If the vehicle has E85 fuel capability, the If a fire starts while you are fuel cap will be yellow and state refueling, do not remove the that E85 or gasoline can be used.
Page 262: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-52 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Place the nozzle inside the fill opening of the container Information WARNING before dispensing fuel, and Only use towing equipment that has Filling a portable fuel container keep it in contact with the fill been designed for the vehicle.
Page 263: Driving Characteristics And Towing Tips
Driving and Operating 9-53 Driving Characteristics Towing a trailer requires a certain WARNING amount of experience. The and Towing Tips combination you are driving is When towing a trailer, exhaust longer and not as responsive as the Driving with a Trailer gases may collect at the rear of vehicle itself.
Page 264 9-54 Driving and Operating Towing with a Stability Control Backing Up Turn Signals When Towing a System Trailer Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. To move the When towing, the sound of the The turn signal indicators on the trailer to the left, move your hand to stability control system might be instrument cluster flash whenever...
Page 265 Driving and Operating 9-55 The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). Leaving After Parking on a Hill WARNING (Continued) Use a lower gear if the transmission 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal shifts too often. while you: People can be injured, and both When towing at high altitude on the vehicle and the trailer can be Start the engine.
Page 266: Trailer Towing
9-56 Driving and Operating Check periodically to see that all Weight of the Trailer Ask your dealer for trailering hitch nuts and bolts are tight. information or advice, or write us at How heavy can a trailer safely be? our Customer Assistance Offices. Engine Cooling When Trailer It should never weigh more than See Customer Assistance Offices...
Page 267: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-57 Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Towing Equipment Tires Hitches Be sure the vehicle's tires are Use the correct hitch equipment. inflated to the upper limit for cold See your dealer or a hitch dealer for tires. These numbers can be found assistance.
Page 268: Conversions And Add-Ons
9-58 Driving and Operating Safety Chains Conversions and Always attach chains between the Add-Ons vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of Add-On Electrical the trailer to help prevent the tongue Equipment from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Page 269 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Battery ..... 10-25 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Starter Switch Check ..10-26 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Automatic Transmission Shift Lamps (LTZ) .
Page 270 10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Storing the Tire Sealant and General Information System ....10-54 Compressor Kit ... 10-83 For service and parts needs, Tire Pressure Monitor Tire Changing .
Page 271: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition Accessories and Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the 65 Warning Modifications installation or use of non GM certified parts, including control Most motor vehicles, including this Adding non dealer accessories or module or software modifications, is one, contain and/or emit chemicals making modifications to the vehicle not covered under the terms of the...
Page 272: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service Keep a record with all parts receipts work, use the proper service and list the mileage and the date of manual. It tells you much more any service work performed. See Doing Your Own about how to service the vehicle Maintenance Records on...
Page 273: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood 3. Lift the hood. 4. After the hood is slightly lifted, it To open the hood: will continue to open to the full position. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Lower the hood until the lifting force of the strut is reduced, then release the hood to latch fully.
Page 274: Engine Compartment
10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.0L L4 Engine...
Page 275 Vehicle Care 10-7 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 5. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of 8. Battery on page 10 25. page 10 15. View). See Cooling System on 9. Engine Compartment Fuse page 10 16. 2. Engine Cover. Block on page 10 38. 6.
Page 276 10-8 Vehicle Care 2.4L L4 Engine eAssist...
Page 277 Vehicle Care 10-9 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 6. High Voltage Cable (Orange 10. Coolant Surge Tank and page 10 15. Color). Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 10 18. 2. Engine Cover. 7. Transmission Fluid Cap (Out of View).
Page 278 10-10 Vehicle Care 2.5L L4 Engine...
Page 279: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-11 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil page 10 15. It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine 2. Engine Cover. 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 280 10-12 Vehicle Care 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it have an oil level above the Specification with a paper towel or cloth, then operating range, i.e., the engine Use and ask for licensed engine push it back in all the way. has so much oil that the oil level ®...
Page 281: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-13 Viscosity Grade Engine Oil Additives/Engine Used oil can be a threat to the environment. If you change your Oil Flushes SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity own oil, be sure to drain all the oil grade for the 2.0L L4 engine and Do not add anything to the oil.
Page 282: Automatic Transmission
10-14 Vehicle Care When the system has calculated How to Reset the Engine Oil If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON that oil life has been diminished, it message comes back on when the Life System indicates that an oil change is vehicle is started, the engine oil life Reset the system whenever the necessary.
Page 283: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care 10-15 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace the engine air 6. Install the nine screws on the top cleaner/filter: of the housing to lock the cover The engine air cleaner/filter is in place. in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Page 284: Cooling System
10-16 Vehicle Care 5. Lower the filter cover housing 4. Inspect or replace the engine air Cooling System toward the engine. cleaner/filter. The cooling system allows the 6. Install the six screws on the top 5. Lower the filter cover housing engine to maintain the correct of the housing to lock the cover toward the engine.
Page 285 Vehicle Care 10-17 WARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. WARNING 2.4L L4 Engine eAssist 2.5L L4 Engine Heater and radiator hoses, and 1.
Page 286: Engine Coolant
10-18 Vehicle Care Notice: Using coolant other than What to Use This mixture: ® DEX-COOL can cause premature Gives freezing protection down engine, heater core, or radiator WARNING to 37°C ( 34°F), outside corrosion. In addition, the engine temperature. coolant could require changing Adding only plain water or some Gives boiling protection up to sooner.
Page 287 Vehicle Care 10-19 Never dispose of engine coolant If coolant is visible but the coolant Notice: This vehicle has a by putting it in the trash, pouring it level is not at or above the mark specific coolant fill procedure. on the ground, or into sewers, pointed to, add a 50/50 mixture Failure to follow this procedure...
Page 288: Engine Overheating
10-20 Vehicle Care reaches the mark pointed to on the front of the coolant surge tank. 5. Replace the cap tightly. Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and The coolant surge tank pressure possible engine damage may cap can be removed when the occur.
Page 289 Vehicle Care 10-21 Then check to see if the engine If the overheat warning is displayed WARNING (Continued) cooling fans are running. If the with no sign of steam: engine is overheating, both fans 1. Turn the air conditioning off. Wait until there is no sign of should be running.
Page 290: Washer Fluid
10-22 Vehicle Care Fill the washer fluid tank If there is no sign of steam, idle the Adding Washer Fluid only three-quarters full engine for three minutes while when it is very cold. This parked. If the warning is still allows for fluid expansion if displayed, turn off the engine until it freezing occurs, which could...
Page 291: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-23 Brake linings should always be installing disc brake pads that are WARNING replaced as complete axle sets. wrong for the vehicle, can change the balance between the front and Brake Pedal Travel The brake wear warning sound rear brakes for the worse.
Page 292 10-24 Vehicle Care There are only two reasons why the WARNING WARNING brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it With the wrong kind of fluid in the The brake fluid level goes down can spill on the engine and burn, brake hydraulic system, the because of normal brake lining...
Page 293: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-25 If brake fluid is spilled on the Vehicle Storage vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish can be WARNING damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on the Batteries have acid that can burn vehicle. If you do, wash it off you and gas that can explode.
Page 294: Starter Switch Check
10-26 Vehicle Care Starter Switch Check If the vehicle starts in any other 3. With the engine off, turn the position, contact your dealer for ignition on, but do not start the service. engine. Without applying the WARNING regular brake, try to move the Automatic Transmission shift lever out of P (Park) with When you are doing this...
Page 295: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
Vehicle Care 10-27 To check the P (Park) Park Brake and P (Park) covered by your warranty. Do not mechanism's holding ability: allow the wiper arm to touch the Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift windshield. to P (Park). Then release the To replace the wiper blade: parking brake followed by the WARNING...
Page 296: Headlamp Aiming
10-28 Vehicle Care 3. With the latch open, pull the Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement wiper blade down toward the Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement windshield far enough to release should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on it from the J-hooked end of the page 10 36.
Page 297: High Intensity Discharge
Vehicle Care 10-29 High Intensity Discharge LED Lighting (HID) Lighting This vehicle has several LED lamps. For replacement of any LED lighting assembly, contact your dealer. WARNING Headlamps, Front Turn The high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very Signal, Sidemarker, and high voltage.
Page 298 10-30 Vehicle Care 2. For the driver side bulb, remove Uplevel Headlamp Assembly To replace one of these bulbs: the windshield washer bottle The uplevel model vehicle has High-Beam Headlamp filler neck by firmly pulling it halogen high-beam and low-beam straight up and out of the bottle.
Page 299 Vehicle Care 10-31 5. Disengage the spring clip (2) Low-Beam Headlamp 8. For the driver side, reinstall the from the bulb by pressing down windshield washer bottle filler 1. For the driver side bulb, remove on the end and then swing neck by firmly pushing it straight the windshield washer bottle upward.
Page 300: Fog Lamps
10-32 Vehicle Care Front Turn Signal, Parking, and Fog Lamps Sidemarker Lamps To replace the front fog lamp bulb: To replace one of these lamps on a base, uplevel, or HID assembly: 1. For the driver side bulb, remove the windshield washer bottle filler neck by firmly pulling it straight up and out of the bottle.
Page 301: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, And Back-Up Lamps (Ls And Lt)
Vehicle Care 10-33 Taillamps, Turn Signal, 3. Remove the bulb socket by turning counterclockwise and Stoplamps, and Back-Up pulling straight out. Lamps (LS and LT) 4. Remove the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the bulb socket.
Page 302: Taillamps, Turn Signal
10-34 Vehicle Care Notice: Improper lamp assembly 5. Install a new bulb into the removal and installation can socket. cause leaks and water intrusion 6. Install the bulb socket into the which may cause damage to the taillamp assembly by turning it taillamp.
Page 303: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 10-35 Notice: Improper lamp assembly License Plate Lamp removal and installation can To replace one of these bulbs: cause leaks and water intrusion which may cause damage to the taillamp. Do not remove the taillamp assembly to replace a bulb.
Page 304: Replacement Bulbs
10-36 Vehicle Care Replacement Bulbs Bulb Exterior Lamp Number Bulb Exterior Lamp Number High-Beam H7 LL Headlamp (Uplevel) Back-Up Lamp 921 LL License Plate Lamp W5W LL Deck Lid Taillamp Low-Beam H11 LL DRL and Parking 7443 ULL Headlamp (Base Lamp (HID) and Uplevel) Front Fog Lamp...
Page 305: Electrical System
Vehicle Care 10-37 Electrical System Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Overload An electrical overload may cause High Voltage Devices and the lamps to go on and off, or in The vehicle has fuses and circuit some cases to remain off. Have the Wiring breakers to protect against an headlamp wiring checked right away...
Page 306: Fuses
10-38 Vehicle Care Fuses Fuses of the same amperage can Engine Compartment be temporarily borrowed from Fuse Block The wiring circuits in the vehicle are another fuse location, if a fuse goes protected from short circuits by out. Replace the fuse as soon as The engine compartment fuse block fuses.
Page 307 Vehicle Care 10-39...
Page 308 10-40 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped Mini Mini Usage Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Fuses Fuses features shown. Aero Shutter/eAssist Cooling Fan Mini Usage Ignition Fuses Emissions SDM Ignition Transmission Control Foglamp Module Battery Spare Low Beam HID Engine Control...
Page 309 Vehicle Care 10-41 Mini J-Case Usage Mini Usage Usage Fuses Fuses Relays Canister Vent Antilock Brake Air Pump Emissions Solenoid System Pump Window/Mirror SAIR Solenoid Electric Parking Brake Defogger Fuel Module Rear Defogger Micro Usage Battery Voltage Brake Vacuum Pump Relays Sensor Cooling Fan K2...
Page 310: Block
10-42 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block Instrument Panel Fuse Block Pull the door toward you to release it from the hinge. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. The instrument panel fuse block is Fuses Usage in the instrument panel, on the...
Page 311 Vehicle Care 10-43 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Passenger Seat Left Stoplamp, License Plate Left DRL Lamp, Lamp, Center (Circuit Breaker) Headlamp Control, High-Mounted Driver Seat (Circuit Right Taillamp, Right Stoplamp, Rear Fog Breaker) Park/Sidemarker Lamps, Right Front Lamps, Right Mirror Park/Sidemarker Diagnostic Link Connector...
Page 312: Wheels And Tires
10-44 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Fuses Usage WARNING Ambient Light, Tires Poorly maintained and Switch Backlighting improperly used tires are (LED), Trunk Lamp, Every new GM vehicle has dangerous. Shift Lock, Key high-quality tires made by a Capture Overloading the tires can leading tire manufacturer.
Page 313: All-Season Tires
Vehicle Care 10-45 All-Season Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) This vehicle may come with Overinflated tires are more center should repair, all-season tires. These tires are replace, dismount, and likely to be cut, punctured, designed to provide good overall performance on most road surfaces or broken by a sudden mount the tires.
Page 314: Winter Tires
10-46 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tires of the Winter Tires Tire Sidewall Labeling same size, load range, and This vehicle was not, originally, Useful information about a tire is speed rating as the original equipped with winter tires. Winter equipment tires.
Page 315 Vehicle Care 10-47 and service description. See the digits represent the week performance factors: treadwear, Tire Size illustration later in this (01 52) and the last two digits, traction, and temperature section. the year. For example, the third resistance. For more information week of the year 2010 would see Uniform Tire Quality (2) TPC Spec (Tire...
Page 316: Tire Designations
10-48 Vehicle Care (2) Temporary Use Only (4) Maximum Cold Inflation criteria have a TPC specification compact spare tire or temporary Load Limit Maximum load that code molded onto the sidewall. use tire should not be driven at can be carried and the GM's TPC specifications meet or speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph).
Page 317: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care 10-49 vehicle tire engineered to (5) Rim Diameter Diameter of steering, power brakes, power standards set by the U.S. Tire the wheel in inches. windows, power seats, and air and Rim Association. conditioning. (6) Service Description These (2) Tire Width The three-digit characters represent the load Aspect Ratio...
Page 318 10-50 Vehicle Care Cold Tire Pressure identify the tire manufacturer, Load Index An assigned amount of air pressure in a tire, production plant, brand, and number ranging from 1 to 279 measured in kPa (kilopascal) date of production. that corresponds to the load or psi (pounds per square inch) carrying capacity of a tire.
Page 319 Vehicle Care 10-51 Occupant Distribution Recommended Inflation Speed Rating Designated seating positions. Pressure Vehicle alphanumeric code assigned manufacturer's recommended to a tire indicating the maximum Outward Facing Sidewall tire inflation pressure as shown speed at which a tire can side of an asymmetrical tire that on the tire placard.
Page 320: Tire Pressure
10-52 Vehicle Care Premature or UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Vehicle Placard A label irregular wear. Grading Standards) A tire permanently attached to a information system that provides vehicle showing the vehicle Poor handling. consumers with ratings for capacity weight and the Reduced fuel economy.
Page 321 Vehicle Care 10-53 How the vehicle is loaded Remove the valve cap from the Tire Pressure for affects vehicle handling and ride tire valve stem. Press the tire High-Speed Operation comfort. Never load the vehicle gauge firmly onto the valve to with more weight than it was get a pressure measurement.
Page 322: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-54 Vehicle Care Vehicles with P235/50R18 size tires the air pressure in your tires and significantly under-inflated tire require inflation pressure adjustment transmit tire pressure readings to a causes the tire to overheat and can when driving the vehicle at speeds receiver located in the vehicle.
Page 323: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 10-55 When the malfunction indicator is Federal Communications illuminated, the system may not be Commission (FCC) Rules and able to detect or signal low tire with Industry Canada pressure as intended. TPMS Standards malfunctions may occur for a variety See Radio Frequency Statement on of reasons, including the installation page 13 21 for information...
Page 324 10-56 Vehicle Care For additional information and The TPMS can warn about a Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits details about the DIC operation and low tire pressure condition but it use a GM approved liquid tire displays see Driver Information does not replace normal tire sealant.
Page 325 Vehicle Care 10-57 The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not being near facilities using radio Message completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires.
Page 326 10-58 Vehicle Care The sensors are matched to the tire/ 3. Use the MENU button to select A horn chirp confirms that the wheel positions, using a TPMS the Vehicle Information Menu in sensor identification code has relearn tool, in the following order: the Driver Information been matched to this tire and driver side front tire, passenger side...
Page 327: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 10-59 The tire has a bump, bulge, 13. Set all four tires to the Anytime unusual wear is or split. recommended air pressure noticed, rotate the tires as soon level as indicated on the Tire as possible, check for proper tire The tire has a puncture, cut, and Loading Information label.
Page 328: When It Is Time For New
10-60 Vehicle Care Do not include the compact When It Is Time for New WARNING spare tire in the tire rotation. Tires Adjust the front and rear tires to Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Factors such as maintenance, parts to which it is fastened, can the recommended inflation temperatures, driving speeds,...
Page 329: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-61 The rubber in tires ages over time. slow aging. This area should be GM's exclusive TPC Spec This also applies to the spare tire, free of grease, gasoline, or other system considers over a if the vehicle has one, even if it is substances that can deteriorate dozen critical specifications that never used.
Page 330 10-62 Vehicle Care If proper rotation and WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) maintenance have been done, all four tires should wear out at could cause injury or death. after many miles of driving. about the same time. See Tire Only your dealer or authorized A tire and/or wheel could fail Rotation on page 10 59 for tire service center should...
Page 331: Different Size Tires And
Vehicle Care 10-63 The Tire and Loading Uniform Tire Quality WARNING Information label indicates the Grading original equipment tires on the If different sized wheels are used, Quality grades can be found vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits there may not be an acceptable where applicable on the tire on page 9 10.
Page 332 10-64 Vehicle Care The Uniform Tire Quality Treadwear controlled conditions on Grading (UTQG) system does specified government test The treadwear grade is a not apply to deep tread, winter surfaces of asphalt and comparative rating based on the tires, compact spare tires, tires concrete.
Page 333: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-65 to sudden tire failure. The grade will not be necessary on a regular Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel basis. However, check the nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor C corresponds to a level of alignment if there is unusual tire System (TPMS) sensors with new performance which all wear or if the vehicle is pulling to...
Page 334: Tire Chains
10-66 Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blow out WARNING parts. The area damaged by the while driving, especially if the tires tire chains could cause loss of are maintained properly.
Page 335 Vehicle Care 10-67 WARNING WARNING WARNING Driving on a flat tire will cause Lifting a vehicle and getting Changing a tire can be permanent damage to the tire. under it to do maintenance or dangerous. The vehicle can slip Re-inflating a tire after it has repairs is dangerous without the off the jack and roll over or fall been driven on while severely...
Page 336 10-68 Vehicle Care This vehicle may come with a jack Tire Sealant and and spare tire or a tire sealant and Compressor Kit (With compressor kit. To use the jacking Pressure Relief Button) equipment to change a spare tire safely, follow the instructions below. System Identification Then see Tire Changing on page 10 84.
Page 337 Vehicle Care 10-69 WARNING WARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed Overinflating a tire could cause area with poor ventilation is the tire to rupture and you or dangerous. Engine exhaust may others could be injured. Be sure enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust to read and follow the tire sealant contains carbon monoxide (CO) and compressor kit instructions...
Page 338 10-70 Vehicle Care If this vehicle has a tire sealant and The kit includes: Tire Sealant compressor kit, there may not be a Read and follow the safe handling spare tire and tire changing instructions on the label adhered to equipment, and on some vehicles the compressor.
Page 339 Vehicle Care 10-71 Using the Tire Sealant If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (6) and wheel damage by driving slowly onto the tire valve stem. Turn it and Compressor Kit to to a level place. Turn on the hazard clockwise until it is tight.
Page 340 10-72 Vehicle Care 9. Press the on/off button (1) to The pressure gauge (4) may The tire is not sealed and will turn the tire sealant and read higher than the actual tire continue to leak air until the compressor kit on. pressure while the compressor vehicle is driven and the is on.
Page 341: Tire Sealant And Compressor
Vehicle Care 10-73 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 11 under Using the 21. Dispose of the used sealant Tire Sealant and Compressor canister and sealant/air hose Kit without Sealant to Inflate a (6) assembly at a local dealer...
Page 342 10-74 Vehicle Care Using the Tire Sealant and See If a Tire Goes Flat on 6. Plug the power plug (7) into the page 10 66 for other important accessory power outlet in the Compressor Kit without safety warnings. vehicle. Unplug all items from Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not other accessory power outlets.
Page 343 Vehicle Care 10-75 10. Inflate the tire to the 11. Press the on/off button (1) to Removal and Installation of the recommended inflation turn the tire sealant and Sealant Canister pressure using the pressure compressor kit off. To remove the sealant canister: gauge (4).
Page 344: Button)
10-76 Vehicle Care 6. Screw the connector (2) to the WARNING (Continued) canister (1). 7. Slide the plastic cover back on. which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness Tire Sealant and and even death. Never run the Compressor Kit (With engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation.
Page 345 Vehicle Care 10-77 The tire sealant and compressor The kit includes: WARNING can be used to temporarily seal punctures up to 6 mm (0.25 in) in Storing the tire sealant and the tread area of the tire. It can compressor kit or other also be used to inflate an equipment in the passenger underinflated tire.
Page 346 10-78 Vehicle Care 2. On/Off Button Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister. The 3. Pressure Gauge sealant canister should be replaced 4. Pressure Deflation Button before its expiration date. (If equipped) Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer. See 5.
Page 347 Vehicle Care 10-79 heated environment for five minutes. 4. Remove the valve stem cap from 9. Press the on/off button (2) to This will help to inflate the tire the flat tire by turning it turn the tire sealant and faster.
Page 348 10-80 Vehicle Care The pressure gauge (3) may The tire is not sealed and will read higher than the actual tire continue to leak air until the pressure while the compressor vehicle is driven and the is on. Turn the compressor off sealant is distributed in the tire;...
Page 349: Tire Sealant And Compressor
Vehicle Care 10-81 19. Stop at a safe location and 21. Dispose of the used tire check the tire pressure. Refer sealant canister (5) and to Steps 1 11 under Using the sealant/air hose (6) assembly Tire Sealant and Compressor at a local dealer or in Kit without Sealant to Inflate a accordance with local state...
Page 350 10-82 Vehicle Care If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 6. Plug the power plug (8) into the 10. Inflate the tire to the and wheel damage by driving slowly accessory power outlet in the recommended inflation to a level place. Turn on the hazard vehicle.
Page 351: Button
Vehicle Care 10-83 11. Press the on/off button (2) to 3. Pull up and remove the canister. turn the tire sealant and 4. Replace with a new canister compressor kit off. which is available from your Be careful while handling the dealer.
Page 352: Tire Changing
10-84 Vehicle Care 3. Turn the wing nut 4. Wrench (In Bag) counterclockwise to remove it. 5. Trim Removal (If Equipped) 4. Remove the tire sealant and 6. Fastener (If Equipped) compressor kit. To access the spare tire and tools: To store the tire sealant and 1.
Page 353 Vehicle Care 10-85 4. The jack and tools are stored 2. Turn the wheel wrench 5. Place the jack near the flat tire. below the spare tire. Remove counterclockwise to loosen and 6. Put the compact spare tire them from their container and remove the wheel nut caps.
Page 354 10-86 Vehicle Care WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack.
Page 355 Vehicle Care 10-87 14. Place the compact spare tire WARNING (Continued) on the wheel-mounting surface. an emergency, a cloth or a paper WARNING towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to Never use oil or grease on bolts remove all rust or dirt.
Page 356 10-88 Vehicle Care Notice: Wheel covers will not fit WARNING on the vehicle's compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on Wheel nuts that are improperly or the compact spare, the cover or incorrectly tightened can cause the spare could be damaged.
Page 357 Vehicle Care 10-89 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and 3. Turn the wrench clockwise to Tools with a Screw in Fastener tighten the fastener. 4. Replace the foam, jack and tools, and the tire in their original storage location. 5.
Page 358: Compact Spare Tire
10-90 Vehicle Care The compact spare is for temporary Stop as soon as possible and check Do not use the compact spare on use only. Replace the compact that the spare tire is correctly other vehicles. spare tire with a full-size tire as inflated after being installed on the Do not mix the compact spare tire or soon as you can.
Page 359: Jump Starting Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 10-91 Jump Starting Key Access Keyless Access Place the ignition key in the ON/ With the brake pedal not applied, Jump Starting (On-board RUN position and proceed as press and hold the ENGINE START/ follows: STOP button for more than with eAssist Only) five seconds.
Page 360 10-92 Vehicle Care If the vehicle is started, the If the battery has run down, you Trying to start the vehicle by on-board jump start function will may want to use another vehicle pushing or pulling it will not be automatically disabled. If the and some jumper cables to start work, and it could damage the vehicle cranks but does not start,...
Page 361 Vehicle Care 10-93 To avoid the possibility of the 4. Open the hoods and locate the WARNING vehicles rolling, set the parking batteries. Find the positive (+) brake firmly on both vehicles and negative ( ) terminal Using a match near a battery can involved in the jump start locations on each vehicle.
Page 362 10-94 Vehicle Care too. And do not connect the battery. Use a remote WARNING negative ( ) cable to the positive (+) terminal if the negative ( ) terminal on the vehicle has one. Fans or other moving engine dead battery because this can 8.
Page 363: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-95 10. Now start the vehicle with the Towing Recreational Vehicle good battery and run the Towing engine for a while. Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing means 11. Try to start the vehicle that had towing the vehicle behind another Notice: Incorrectly towing a the dead battery.
Page 364 10-96 Vehicle Care How far will the vehicle be Dinghy Towing Dolly Towing towed? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. Does the vehicle have the proper towing equipment? See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations.
Page 365: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-97 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. Appearance Care Follow all manufacturer directions regarding correct 6. Release the parking brake. product usage, necessary safety Exterior Care precautions, and appropriate disposal of any vehicle care Locks product. Locks are lubricated at the factory. Notice: Avoid using Use a de-icing agent only when high-pressure washes closer than...
Page 366 10-98 Vehicle Care Finish Care Notice: Machine compounding or Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ aggressive polishing on a Lenses and Emblems Application of aftermarket clearcoat basecoat/clearcoat paint finish sealant/wax materials is not Use only lukewarm or cold water, a may damage it. Use only recommended.
Page 367 Vehicle Care 10-99 Weatherstrips Wheels and Trim Aluminum automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning or Chrome Apply silicone grease on brushes. Damage could occur weatherstrips to make them last Use a soft, clean cloth with mild and the repairs would not be longer, seal better, and not stick or soap and water to clean the wheels.
Page 368: Interior Care
10-100 Vehicle Care Underbody Maintenance corrosion. Larger areas of finish hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect damage can be corrected in your repellent from all interior surfaces or Use plain water to flush dirt and dealer's body and paint shop. permanent damage may result. debris from the vehicle's underbody.
Page 369 Vehicle Care 10-101 To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass Coated Moldings the interior using the following To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Coated moldings should be cleaned. cleaners or techniques: dampened with water. Wipe droplets When lightly soiled, wipe with a Never use a razor or any other left behind with a clean dry cloth.
Page 370 10-102 Vehicle Care To clean: If the soil is not completely using mild soap. Do not use bleach removed, it may be necessary to or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly 1. Saturate a clean lint-free use a commercial upholstery and air dry before next use. colorfast cloth with water or club cleaner or spot lifter.
Page 371: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-103 Do not use cleaners that contain Cargo Cover and Floor Mats silicone or wax-based products. Convenience Net Cleaners containing these WARNING Wash with warm water and mild solvents can permanently change detergent. Do not use chlorine the appearance and feel of leather If a floor mat is the wrong size or bleach.
Page 372 10-104 Vehicle Care Use the floor mat with the correct side up. Do not turn it over. Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat. Use only a single floor mat on the driver side. Do not place one floor mat on top of another.
Page 373: General Information
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil Maintenance Your vehicle is an important changes and tire rotations and investment. This section describes additional maintenance items like the required maintenance for the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper vehicle.
Page 374: Maintenance Schedule
11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. Because of the way people use Maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or Schedule There may need to be more competitive driving. frequent checks and services. The Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services Additional Required Services service.
Page 375: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-3 Check tire inflation pressures. Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required See Tire Pressure on Services Every 12 000 km/ When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL page 10 52. 7,500 mi SOON message displays, have the Inspect tire wear. See Tire engine oil and filter changed within Rotate the tires, if recommended for Inspection on page 10 59.
Page 376 11-4 Service and Maintenance Lubricate body components. See Check parking brake and Check tire sealant expiration Exterior Care on page 10 97. automatic transmission park date, if equipped. See Tire mechanism. See Park Brake and Sealant and Compressor Kit Check starter switch. See Starter P (Park) Mechanism Check on (With Pressure Relief Button) on Switch Check on page 10 26.
Page 377 Service and Maintenance 11-5...
Page 378 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines (4) Or every five years, whichever Schedule Additional Required and hoses for proper hook-up, comes first. See Cooling System on Services Normal routing, and condition. Check that page 10 16.
Page 379 Service and Maintenance 11-7...
Page 380 11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (3) Or every four years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. Services Services Severe (4) Or every five years, whichever (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. See Cooling System on Severe Commercial Use comes first.
Page 381 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
Page 382 11-10 Service and Maintenance Hoses Shocks and Struts Tires Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control Tires need to be properly inflated, be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining that there are no cracks or leaks.
Page 383 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Vehicle Care Windshield Wiper Blades To help keep the vehicle looking like For safety, appearance, and the Wiper blades need to be cleaned new, vehicle care products are best viewing, keep the windshield and kept in good condition to available from your dealer.
Page 384: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10 11. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
Page 385: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-13 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 55560894 A3128C Engine Oil Filter 2.0L L4 Engine 12640445 PF64 2.4L L4 Engine...
Page 386: Maintenance Records
11-14 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. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 387 Service and Maintenance 11-15 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 388 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 389: Vehicle Identification
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN Vehicle Identification is the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 390: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.0L L4 Engine 7.0 L 7.4 qt...
Page 391: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English LT or LTZ model with eAssist 59.7 L 15.8 gal LT or LTZ model without eAssist 70.0 L 18.5 gal Wheel Nut Torque 110 lb ft *See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 14 for information on checking fluid level. All capacities are approximate.
Page 392: Engine Drive Belt Routing
12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.0L or 2.5L L4 Engine 2.4L L4 Engine Belt removal and installation requires special tools. See your dealer for service.
Page 393: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information 13-1 Customer GM Mobility Reimbursement Reporting Safety Defects Program (U.S. and Reporting Safety Defects to Information Canada) ....13-7 the United States Roadside Assistance Program Government .
Page 394: Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Canada Customer Care Centre at sure you are completely satisfied Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns 1-800-263-3777 (English), with your new vehicle. However, with the sales transaction or the or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 395 Customer Information 13-3 40 days. If you do not agree with the STEP THREE Canadian advantages over courts in most decision given in your case, you Owners: In the event that you do jurisdictions because it is informal, may reject it and proceed with any not feel your concerns have been quick, and free of charge.
Page 396: Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
13-4 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction the good intentions of all parties STEP THREE involved, sometimes a Procedure (Mexico) If your case is not resolved in a misunderstanding may occur. reasonable amount of time by your dealer, please call the General If you have a problem that has not Motors Customer Assistance been satisfactorily handled through...
Page 397: Customer Assistance Offices (U.s. And Canada)
1908 Colonel Sam Drive assistance. However, if a customer From Mexico City Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, www.gm.ca 5329-0811 the letter should be addressed to: 1-800-263-3777 (English) From Other Mexico Locations...
Page 398: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Experience maps, phone numbers, and hours. (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com 800-0122-6101 (Warranty Tracking Information): Track the vehicle s The Chevrolet online owner Customer Assistance for warranty information. experience is a one-stop resource that allows interaction with Text Telephone (TTY) (Recall Information): View...
Page 399: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call (Canada) chevroletowner.ca Reimbursement Program 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner (U.S. and Canada) for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
Page 400 Chevrolet regulations, Roadside Customer Assistance Center at Lock-Out Service: Service to Assistance will not provide 01-800-466-0800.
Page 401 If this happens, in addition If the vehicle cannot be received return to your place of to the previously listed services by the nearest Chevrolet dealer residence, and the trip requires and prior to confirmation by the due to scheduling conflicts, the...
Page 402 Cost of towing a trailer when for the person designated by you unforeseen circumstances, such choosing a Chevrolet dealer that to collect your vehicle at the as natural phenomena of an is nearest to the temporary...
Page 403: Canada)
E-mail any time without notification. location. asistencia.chevrolet@gm.com Location of the vehicle. Chevrolet reserves the right to make Model, year, color, and license any changes or discontinue the plate number of the vehicle. Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification.
Page 404: Roadside Assistance
13-12 Customer Information Flat Tire Change: Service to Chevrolet and General Motors of Services Specific to change a flat tire with the spare Canada Limited reserve the right to Canadian-Purchased Vehicles tire. The spare tire, if equipped, limit services or payment to an...
Page 405: Canada)
Customer Information 13-13 Alternative Service: If If the vehicle cannot be scheduled Coverage period in Canada), assistance cannot be provided into the service department extended powertrain, and/or right away, the Roadside immediately, keep driving it until it warranties specific to e-Assist in Assistance advisor may can be scheduled for service, both the U.S.
Page 406 13-14 Customer Information Transportation Options original receipts and can only be up requirements, insurance coverage, to the maximum amount allowed by credit card, etc. You are responsible Warranty service can generally be GM for shuttle service. In addition, for fuel usage charges and may also completed while you wait.
Page 407: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)
Customer Information 13-15 Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment parts covered by the GM New Vehicle may also be used for repair. These Limited Warranty, and any vehicle (U.S. and Canada) parts are typically removed from failure related to such parts is not vehicles that were total losses in covered by that warranty.
Page 408 13-16 Customer Information Vehicle license plate number. Many insurance policies provide If a Crash Occurs reduced protection to the GM Vehicle make, model, and If there has been an injury, call vehicle by limiting compensation for model year. emergency services for help. Do not damage repairs through the use of leave the scene of a crash until all Vehicle Identification...
Page 409: Service Publications
Customer Information 13-17 Specify to the facility that any repair limits, as you have no Owner Information required replacement collision parts contractual limits with that company. Owner publications are written be original equipment parts, either In such cases, you can have control specifically for owners and intended new Genuine GM parts or recycled of the repair and parts choices as...
Page 410: Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects To The United States
13-18 Customer Information Current and Past Models Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual Technical Service Bulletins and Defects problems between you, your Manuals are available for current dealer, or General Motors. and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects To contact NHTSA, you may ORDER TOLL FREE: to the United States...
Page 411: Government
Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: about the vehicle s performance and immediately, and notify General Chevrolet Motor Division how it is driven. For example, the Motors of Canada Limited. Chevrolet Customer Assistance vehicle uses computer modules to...
Page 412: Event Data Recorders
13-20 Customer Information How far (if at all) the driver was Event Data Recorders To read data recorded by an EDR, depressing the accelerator and/ special equipment is required, and This vehicle is equipped with an or brake pedal; and, access to the vehicle or the EDR is event data recorder (EDR).
Page 413: Onstar
Customer Information 13-21 ® OnStar Radio Frequency Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Identification (RFID) If the vehicle is equipped with 1. The device may not cause ® OnStar and has an active RFID technology is used in some harmful interference.
Page 414 13-22 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 415: Onstar Overview
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Press Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands. OnStar Services Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency .
Page 416: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar Get help for an emergency. OnStar Services equipped with automatic door locks, and can help police locate the Be a Good Samaritan or vehicle if it is stolen. respond to an AMBER Alert. Emergency Get crisis assistance and Navigation With Automatic Crash Response, evacuation routes.
Page 417 OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands Repeat Other Navigation Services During a Planned Route Available from OnStar 1. Press . System responds: OnStar eNav: Allows OnStar ready, then a tone. Cancel Route subscribers to send destinations 2. Say Repeat. System responds 1.
Page 418 14-4 OnStar Connections 2. Say Call. The system responds 3. Say the entire number without Please say the name or number pausing. System responds: OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows to call. Please say the name tag. calls to be made and received from 3.
Page 419 OnStar 14-5 OnStar Mobile App OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Download the OnStar RemoteLink Automatic Crash Response, Information mobile app to select Apple, Android Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, and Blackberry devices to check Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service vehicle fuel level, oil life, or tire Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Press...
Page 420 14-6 OnStar OnStar services require a vehicle service such as hills, tall buildings, TTY Users electrical system, wireless service, tunnels, weather, electrical system OnStar has the ability to and GPS satellite technologies to be design and architecture of the communicate to the deaf, available and operating for features vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired...
Page 421 OnStar 14-7 In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar Personal Identification Potential Issues can use the last stored GPS Number (PIN) Some OnStar services are disabled location to send to emergency after five days. OnStar cannot A PIN is needed to access some of responders.
Page 422 14-8 OnStar Vehicle and Power Issues cannot be assured. Third parties THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED may unlawfully intercept or access AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OnStar services require a vehicle transmissions and private OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR electrical system, wireless service, communications without consent.
Page 423 OnStar 14-9 unzip: Kai Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury, 2. Redistributions in binary form Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, (compiled executables) must This is version 2005-Feb-10 of Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, reproduce the above copyright the Info-ZIP copyright and license. Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, notice, definition, disclaimer, The definitive version of this Rich Wales, Mike White...
Page 424 14-10 OnStar 3. Altered versions including, but 4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use not limited to, ports to new the names Info-ZIP, Zip, operating systems, existing ports UnZip, UnZipSFX, WiZ, with new graphical interfaces, Pocket UnZip, Pocket Zip, and dynamic, shared, or static and MacZip for its own source library versions must be plainly and binary releases.
Page 425 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ..... 10-97 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-26 Interior .
Page 426 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Cargo High Intensity Discharge Tie-Downs ..... 4-3 Battery ..... . . 10-25 (HID) Lighting .
Page 427: Compressor Kit
INDEX Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Cooling System ....10-16 Defensive Driving ....9-3 Air Conditioning .
Page 428 INDEX Driving (cont'd) Engine Extender, Safety Belt ..3-19 Loss of Control ....9-5 Air Cleaner/Filter ... 10-15 Exterior Lamp Controls .
Page 429 INDEX Front Seats Adjustment ....3-3 Garage Door Opener ..5-41 Halogen Bulbs ....10-28 Heated .
Page 430: Lane Departure Warning
INDEX High-Beam On Light ... 5-24 Lane Departure Warning ..9-44 High-Speed Operation ..10-53 Lane Departure Warning Jump Starting .
Page 431: For Children (Latch)
INDEX Lights (cont'd) Lower Anchors and Tethers Messages (cont'd) Key and Lock ....5-32 Engine Oil Pressure ..5-23 for Children (LATCH Flash-to-Pass .
Page 432: Onstar Additional
INDEX ® OnStar Emergency ... 14-2 Passenger Airbag Status ® OnStar Navigation ... . 14-2 Indicator ..... 5-14 Navigation ®...
Page 433 INDEX Program Records Reverse Tilt Mirrors ... . 2-18 Courtesy Transportation ..13-13 Maintenance ....11-14 Ride Control Systems Proposition 65 Warning, Recreational Vehicle...
Page 434 i-10 INDEX Safety Defects Reporting Service ......8-9 Specifications and Canadian Government ..13-19 Accessories and Capacities .
Page 435 INDEX i-11 Sun Visors ..... 2-21 Tires (cont'd) Towing (cont'd) Inflation Monitor System ..10-55 Recreational Vehicle ..10-95 Sunglass Storage .
Page 436 i-12 INDEX Vehicle Care Where to Put the Restraint ..3-40 Storing the Tire Sealant Windows ..... . 2-19 Ultrasonic Parking Assist .

Chevrolet 2013 Malibu Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

In Brief 1-1 in Brief

Initial Drive Information

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Immobilizer Operation

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

Vehicle Features

Eassist Features

Performance and Maintenance

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and

Doors

Windows

3-1 Seats and

Head Restraints

Rear Seats

Airbag System

Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments

Storage Compartments

Glove Box

Controls

Lighting 6-1 Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Daytime Running

Flash-To-Pass

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Exterior Lamps off

Automatic Headlamp

Turn and Lane-Change

Hazard Warning Flashers

Fog Lamps

Interior Lighting

Lighting Features

Infotainment

Infotainment

Introduction

Radio

Phone

Bluetooth (Infotainment

Bluetooth (Voice

Driving and Operating

Quick Links

Chapters

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