Chevrolet 2013 Cruze Owner's Manual

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2013 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-32
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-26
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-34
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-39
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-56
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39

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  • Page 1 2013 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2013 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual Jump Starting ....10-78 OnStar ..... . . 14-1 Towing .
  • Page 3 For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, substitute the name General Helm, Incorporated the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Motors of Canada Limited for...
  • Page 4: Index

    Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other back of the manual.
  • Page 5: Onstar

    Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuel Gauge Here are some additional symbols : Fuses that may be found on the vehicle : Headlamp High/Low-Beam and what they mean. For more Changer information on the symbol, refer to the Index. : LATCH System Child Restraints : Airbag Readiness Light : Malfunction Indicator Lamp...
  • Page 6 Introduction NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 7: In Brief

    In Brief In Brief Vehicle Features Radio(s) ..... 1-14 Satellite Radio ....1-15 Portable Audio Devices .
  • Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 9: Information

    In Brief 1. Exterior Lamp Controls on 9. Infotainment on page 7 1. 20. Ignition Switch or Keyless page 6 1. Ignition Button (If Equipped). Satellite Radio on page 7 10 (If See Ignition Positions (Key Front Fog Lamps on page 6 4 (If Equipped).
  • Page 10: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief 26. Climate Control Systems on Initial Drive page 8 1 (If Equipped). Information Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 3 (If This section provides a brief Equipped). overview about some of the important features that may or may Heated Front Seats on not be on your specific vehicle.
  • Page 11: Remote Vehicle Start

    In Brief 3. Immediately after completing Door Locks Press and hold briefly to open Step 2, press and hold for at the trunk. To lock or unlock the vehicle from least two seconds or until the outside, use the Remote Keyless Press and hold briefly to initiate turn signal lamps flash.
  • Page 12: Seat Adjustment

    In Brief Safety Locks If the indicator light flashes, the 3. Try to move the seat back and feature may not be working properly. forth to be sure it is locked in The rear door safety locks prevent place. See Safety Locks on page 2 12. passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle.
  • Page 13 In Brief Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to an upright To adjust a power driver seat, position: if equipped: 1. Lift the lever fully without Move the seat forward or applying pressure to the rearward by sliding the control seatback, and the seatback forward or rearward.
  • Page 14: Heated Seats

    In Brief Heated Seats and then the off setting. Three lights Safety Belts indicate the highest setting and one light the lowest. See Heated Front Seats on page 3 5. Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
  • Page 15: Passenger Sensing System

    In Brief Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status 2. Move the control to adjust the indicator will be visible on the mirror. System instrument panel when the vehicle is 3. Turn the selector switch to started. See Passenger Airbag the O position to deselect the Status Indicator on page 5 12.
  • Page 16 1-10 In Brief Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Interior Lighting Adjustment Adjustment Dome Lamps Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle. Manual Rearview Mirror For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind.
  • Page 17: Exterior Lighting

    In Brief 1-11 Reading Lamps Instrument Panel Illumination Exterior Lighting Control The reading lamps are located in The exterior lamp control is to the This feature controls the brightness the overhead console. left of the steering column on the of the instrument panel controls and instrument panel.
  • Page 18 1-12 In Brief Windshield Wiper/Washer : Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. INT: Move the lever up to INT for : For vehicles with fog lamps, intermittent wipes, then turn the...
  • Page 19: Climate Controls

    In Brief 1-13 Climate Controls 7. Rear Window Defogger 7. Rear Window Defogger 8. Defog 8. Recirculation The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be 9. Defrost 9. Defog controlled with these systems. 10. Air Conditioning Vehicles with Air Conditioning Vehicles without Air Conditioning 11.
  • Page 20: Vehicle Features

    1-14 In Brief 6. Driver and Passenger Heated Up Shift Light Vehicle Features Seats (If Equipped) 7. Power Radio(s) 8. Recirculation : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or 9. MODE (Air Delivery Mode) decrease the volume. 10.
  • Page 21: Portable Audio Devices

    In Brief 1-15 Storing a Favorite Station 5. To save the settings, press the SiriusXM Satellite Radio BACK on the radio faceplate. Service Stations from all bands can be stored in the favorite lists in any Setting the 12/24 Hour Format SiriusXM is a satellite radio service order.
  • Page 22 1-16 In Brief changers, and USB drives may be Steering Wheel Controls : For vehicles with a connected, depending on the audio Bluetooth, OnStar, or navigation system. system, press to interact with those systems. See Bluetooth (Overview) See Auxiliary Devices on page 7 16. on page 7 18 or Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 23: Navigation System

    In Brief 1-17 SET/ : Move the thumbwheel down Driver Information : Press + to increase the to set a speed or to make the volume. Press to decrease the Center (DIC) vehicle decelerate. volume. The DIC display is in the center of : Press to disengage cruise For more information, see Steering the instrument cluster.
  • Page 24: Maintenance

    1-18 In Brief Ultrasonic Parking Assist Power Outlets Performance and Maintenance If available, this system uses The accessory power outlets can be sensors on the rear bumper to used to plug in electrical equipment, assist with parking and avoiding such as a cell phone or MP3 player. Traction Control objects while in R (Reverse).
  • Page 25: Maintenance

    In Brief 1-19 ® StabiliTrak System Tire Pressure Monitor This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low The StabiliTrak system assists with This vehicle may have a Tire and the tires need to be inflated to directional control of the vehicle in Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
  • Page 26: Driving For Better Fuel Economy

    1-20 In Brief When road and weather Engine Oil Life System 2. Press the SET button to reset conditions are appropriate, use the oil life at 100%. When The engine oil life system calculates cruise control. prompted, use the thumbwheel engine oil life based on vehicle use to highlight YES or NO.
  • Page 27: Onstar Overview

    In Brief 1-21 As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13 5. Roadside Assistance and OnStar If the vehicle has an active OnStar subscription, contact OnStar and the...
  • Page 28 1-22 In Brief NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 29: Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-16 Windows Manual Mirrors ....2-16 Keys Power Mirrors .
  • Page 30 Keys, Doors, and Windows WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move.
  • Page 31: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Check the transmitter's battery. With an active OnStar subscription, See Battery Replacement later an OnStar Advisor may remotely in this section. ® unlock the vehicle. See OnStar page 1 21. If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your Remote Keyless Entry dealer or a qualified technician...
  • Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) Pressing may also arm the Press and hold for at least of the door being opened. If the theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle three seconds to sound the panic vehicle has this feature, there will be Alarm System on page 2 14.
  • Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from transmitter has been removed from the 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 range of Temporarily disable the locking the door handle, pressing the lock/ feature by pressing and holding the...
  • Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming Transmitters to 2. Insert the vehicle key of the new transmitter into the key lock the Vehicle cylinder on the outside of the Only RKE transmitters programmed driver door and turn the key to to the vehicle will work. If a the unlock position five times transmitter is lost or stolen, a within 10 seconds.
  • Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming without a 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC Recognized Transmitter (Keyless displays PRESS ENGINE Access Vehicles Only) START BUTTON TO LEARN and then press the ignition. If there are no currently recognized transmitters available, follow this The DIC displays will again procedure to program up to five show REMOTE LEARN...
  • Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows 6. Remove the transmitter from the 3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake transmitter slot and press pedal and the ignition button. To program additional See Starting the Engine on transmitters, repeat Steps 4 6.
  • Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Vehicle Start Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See The vehicle may have this feature Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) that allows you to start the engine System on page 2 3. from outside the vehicle. Starting the Vehicle (Remote Vehicle Start): This To start the engine using the remote...
  • Page 38: Door Locks

    2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows The oil pressure is low. The engine will continue to run for Canceling a Remote Start 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a Two remote vehicle starts, or a To cancel a remote start, do one of 10-minute time extension.
  • Page 39: Automatic Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 The doors can also be unlocked Automatic Door Locks WARNING (Continued) from the inside by pulling the door Automatic Door Lock handle. Pulling the door handle Young children who get into again unlatches the door. The doors are programmed to unlocked vehicles may be automatically lock when the shift...
  • Page 40: Doors

    2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Safety Locks The rear door power windows are Doors also disabled. See Power Windows The rear door safety locks prevent on page 2 18. Trunk passengers from opening the rear Press again to deactivate the doors from inside the vehicle.
  • Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Remote Trunk Release If the engine is running, the doors WARNING (Continued) must be unlocked. Vehicles with an automatic transmission must be in Adjust the climate control P (Park), vehicles with a manual system to a setting that transmission must have the park brings in only outside air and brake applied.
  • Page 42: Vehicle Security

    2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security Disarming the System To disarm the system press This vehicle has theft-deterrent the RKE transmitter. features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal. Turning off the System Alarm Vehicle Alarm System If there is an attempt to open the doors, trunk, or hood without first This vehicle has a theft alarm...
  • Page 43: Immobilizer Operation

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Immobilizer Operation If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged This vehicle has a passive or the light continues to stay on, try theft-deterrent system. another ignition key. If the engine does not start with the other key, the The system does not have to be vehicle needs service.
  • Page 44: Exterior Mirrors

    2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Manual Mirrors Power Mirrors Convex Mirrors WARNING A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right.
  • Page 45: Interior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Folding Mirrors Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Manual Folding Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror To adjust the inside rearview mirror, The vehicle has manual folding hold the rearview mirror in the To adjust the inside rearview mirror, mirrors.
  • Page 46: Windows

    2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a WARNING pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up. To reduce the adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, sound, open either a front window especially with the windows...
  • Page 47 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 windows only have express-down. fully pulled up position will activate 4. Continue holding the switch up Pull a window switch up or push it the express-up and related obstacle for approximately two seconds down all the way, release it, and the detection features.
  • Page 48: Roof

    2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Sun Visors Roof Press to activate the rear window lockout. The indicator light comes on when activated. Sunroof The rear door locks are also disabled. See Safety Locks on page 2 12. Press again to deactivate the lockout and enable the rear door locks.
  • Page 49 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 To express open or close the Sunshade sunroof with the safety function The sunshade is manually operated. enabled, press the open or close Close or open the sunshade by sunroof switch (1) to the second sliding.
  • Page 50 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 51: Seats And Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Extender ..3-15 Adding Equipment to the Safety System Check ..3-15 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-28 Restraints Safety Belt Care .
  • Page 52: Head Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front and rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash.
  • Page 53: Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints If you are installing a child restraint Front Seats To adjust a manual seat: in the rear seat, see Securing a 1. Pull the handle at the front of Child Restraint Designed for the Seat Adjustment the seat. LATCH System under Lower 2.
  • Page 54: Power Seat Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 4. Reclining Seatbacks WARNING If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are To recline the seatback:...
  • Page 55: Heated Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to an upright Do not have a seatback reclined if WARNING (Continued) position: the vehicle is moving. 1. Lift the lever fully without The lap belt could go up over Heated Front Seats applying pressure to the your abdomen.
  • Page 56: Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints The passenger seat may take Rear Seats longer to heat up. Either side of the rear seatback can Remote Start Heated Seats be folded. When it is cold outside, the heated To fold the rear seatbacks: seats can be turned on 1.
  • Page 57 Seats and Restraints To raise the seatback: WARNING A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and...
  • Page 58: Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints 2. Lift the seatback up and push it Safety Belts WARNING rearward until it clicks into place. This section of the manual Keep the safety belts clear of the If the seatback is not locked, it describes how to use safety belts seatback and untwisted.
  • Page 59 Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing WARNING (Continued) safety belts makes such good sense. It is extremely dangerous to ride Questions and Answers About in a cargo area, inside or outside Safety Belts of a vehicle.
  • Page 60: How To Wear Safety Belts

    3-10 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the Also, in nearly all states and in shoulder and across the chest. all Canadian provinces, the law These parts of the body are best requires wearing safety belts. able to take belt restraining forces.
  • Page 61: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Seats and Restraints 3-11 Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it All seating positions in the vehicle get twisted. have a lap-shoulder belt. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if The following instructions explain you pull the belt across you very how to wear a lap-shoulder belt...
  • Page 62 3-12 Seats and Restraints If equipped with a shoulder belt Adjust the guide so the shoulder height adjuster, move it to the portion of the belt is on the shoulder height that is right for you. See and not falling off of it. The belt Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster should be close to, but not later in this section for...
  • Page 63 Seats and Restraints 3-13 After the adjuster is set to the Pretensioners work only once. If the There is one guide, if equipped, for desired position, try to move it down pretensioners activate in a crash, each outboard passenger position in without pushing the release button the pretensioners and probably the rear seat.
  • Page 64 3-14 Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 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 65: Safety Belt Use During

    Seats and Restraints 3-15 5. To remove and store the comfort A pregnant woman should wear a use it for securing child seats. To guide, squeeze the belt edges lap-shoulder belt, and the lap wear it, attach it to the regular safety together so that the safety belt portion should be worn as low as belt.
  • Page 66: Safety Belt Care

    3-16 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Care New parts and repairs may be WARNING (Continued) necessary even if the safety belt Keep belts clean and dry. system was not being used at the crash. To help make sure the time of the crash. safety belt systems are working WARNING Have the safety belt pretensioners...
  • Page 67: Airbag System

    Seats and Restraints 3-17 A roof-rail airbag for the front Airbag System Airbags are designed to supplement outboard passenger and the the protection provided by safety passenger seated directly The vehicle has the following belts. Even though today's airbags behind the front outboard airbags: are also designed to help reduce passenger.
  • Page 68 3-18 Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) WARNING Wearing your safety belt during a you in position before and during Children who are up against, crash helps reduce the chance of a crash. Always wear a safety or very close to, any airbag when hitting things inside the vehicle or belt, even with airbags.
  • Page 69: Where Are The Airbags

    Seats and Restraints 3-19 Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical The driver knee airbag is below the problem.
  • Page 70 3-20 Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.
  • Page 71: When Should An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-21 When Should an Airbag straight on or at an angle, and level less than full deployment. For whether the object is fixed or more severe frontal impacts, full Inflate? moving, rigid or deformable, narrow deployment occurs. or wide.
  • Page 72: What Makes An Airbag

    3-22 Seats and Restraints the vehicle is about to roll over on wheel or the instrument panel. In Airbags should never be regarded its side, or in a severe frontal moderate to severe side collisions, as anything more than a supplement impact.
  • Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-23 the windshield or being able to steer off the fuel system after the airbags In many crashes severe enough to the vehicle, nor does it prevent inflate. You can lock the doors, turn inflate the airbag, windshields are people from leaving the vehicle.
  • Page 74: Passenger Sensing

    3-24 Seats and Restraints Let only qualified technicians The passenger sensing system work on the airbag systems. works with sensors that are part of Improper service can mean that the front outboard passenger seat. an airbag system will not work The sensors are designed to detect properly.
  • Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-25 There is a critical problem with WARNING WARNING (Continued) the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints When the passenger sensing restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the system has turned off the front or killed if the passenger frontal...
  • Page 76 3-26 Seats and Restraints For some children, including If the On Indicator Is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child children in child restraints, and for restraint and restarting the Child Restraint very small adults, the passenger vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, If a child restraint has been installed sensing system may or may not turn turn the vehicle off.
  • Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-27 If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material in the Index for additional from the seat, such as blankets, information about the importance of Adult-Size Occupant cushions, seat covers, seat proper restraint use. heaters, seat massagers, a A thick layer of additional material, laptop, or other electronic...
  • Page 78: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    3-28 Seats and Restraints indicator will be lit, and the WARNING WARNING airbag readiness light on the instrument panel will also be lit. Stowing of articles under the For up to 10 seconds after the Liquid pooled on the seat that passenger seat or between the vehicle is turned off and the has not soaked in may make it...
  • Page 79: Airbag System Check

    Seats and Restraints 3-29 The operation of the airbag system of the seat fabric, could also Airbag System Check can also be affected by changing or interfere with the operation of the The airbag system does not need moving any parts of the front seats, passenger sensing system.
  • Page 80: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash

    3-30 Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints replace airbag system parts. See Parts after a Crash your dealer for service. Older Children If the airbag readiness light stays on WARNING after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag A crash can damage the airbag...
  • Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer instructions that restraint system or infant restraint maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the system secured in a rear seating trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that position.
  • Page 82: Infants And Young

    3-32 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young WARNING (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the injuries.
  • Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-33 Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older children, but not for young children arms. An infant should be child restraint in the right front and infants. Neither the vehicle's secured in an appropriate seat.
  • Page 84 3-34 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of The restraint manufacturer WARNING add-on child restraints? instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A: Add-on child restraints, which A young child's hip bones are still height limitations for a particular are purchased by the vehicle so small that the vehicle's regular...
  • Page 85: Child Restraint Systems

    Seats and Restraints 3-35 Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint Rear-Facing Infant Seat restraint for the child's body with the designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness.
  • Page 86: Where To Put The Restraint

    3-36 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a locate the nearest child safety seat crash if the child restraint is not inspection station. For CPST Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. availability in Canada, check with Transport Canada or the Provincial WARNING...
  • Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-37 We recommend that children and When securing a child restraint in a WARNING (Continued) child restraints be secured in a rear rear seating position, study the seat, including: an infant or a child instructions that came with the child passenger airbag inflates and the riding in a rear-facing child restraint;...
  • Page 88: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    3-38 Seats and Restraints Keep in mind that an unsecured a top tether, you must also use Lower Anchors child restraint can move around in a either the lower anchors or the collision or sudden stop and injure safety belts to properly secure the people in the vehicle.
  • Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Top Tether Anchor 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 top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
  • Page 90: System

    3-40 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 36 for To assist in locating the lower additional information.
  • Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-41 This system is designed to make WARNING WARNING (Continued) installation of child restraints easier. When using lower anchors, do not Do not attach more than one child of the retractor to set the lock, use the vehicle's safety belts. restraint to a single anchor.
  • Page 92 3-42 Seats and Restraints 1.2. Put the child restraint on 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten the seat. the top tether according to the child restraint For outboard rear seating instructions and the positions, if the head following instructions: restraint interferes with the proper installation of the child restraint, the head restraint may be removed.
  • Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-43 If you are using a single 3. Before placing a child in the tether in the center seating child restraint, make sure it is position, or the rear securely held in place. To check, outboard head restraint has grasp the child restraint at the been removed, route the LATCH path and attempt to...
  • Page 94: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    3-44 Seats and Restraints 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 95: Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)

    Seats and Restraints 3-45 New parts and repairs may be A label on the sun visor says, WARNING (Continued) necessary even if the LATCH Never put a rear-facing child seat in system was not being used at the the front. This is because the risk to time of the crash.
  • Page 96 3-46 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH You will be using the lap-shoulder system, see Lower Anchors and belt to secure the child restraint in Tethers for Children (LATCH this position. Follow the instructions System) on page 3 38 for how and that came with the child restraint.
  • Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-47 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
  • Page 98: (Rear Seat)

    3-48 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run forward-facing child restraints have the lap and shoulder portions of (Rear Seat) a top tether, and that the tether be the vehicle's safety belt through attached.
  • Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-49 Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 4 and 5. 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether.
  • Page 100 3-50 Seats and Restraints To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor, disconnect it. If the head restraint was removed, reinstall it before the seating position is used.
  • Page 101: Storage

    Storage Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments Cupholders are in the center console. Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders .
  • Page 102: Additional Storage Features

    Storage Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie-Downs Pull up on the latch and slide the center console armrest to adjust the position. Return the armrest to the rear position to access the storage area. There may be an auxiliary jack On the driver side in the rear outlet and a USB port located in the compartment is a retainer to hang center console.
  • Page 103 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Airbag Readiness Light ..5-11 Information Displays Passenger Airbag Status Driver Information Controls Indicator ....5-12 Center (DIC) .
  • Page 104: Controls

    Instruments and Controls Tire Messages ....5-31 Controls 4. Push the lever up to lock the Transmission Messages ..5-32 steering wheel in place. Vehicle Reminder Steering Wheel Do not adjust the steering wheel...
  • Page 105: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls (Push to Talk): For vehicles (Volume): Press + to with a Bluetooth, OnStar, increase the volume. Press or navigation system, press to decrease the volume. interact with those systems. See Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7 18 Horn or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) Press on the steering wheel pad...
  • Page 106: Compass

    Instruments and Controls been activated. See Washer Fluid If the windshield wiper lever is then needing a signal from the GPS on page 10 21 for information on moved to off before the driver door satellites. When the compass filling the windshield washer fluid is opened or within 10 minutes, the display shows CAL, drive the reservoir.
  • Page 107: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls Setting the Time and Date To set the time and date for the To set the 12/24 hour format for the radio with navigation: radio without navigation: To set the time and date for the radio with CD: 1.
  • Page 108: Cigarette Lighter

    Instruments and Controls There is one accessory power outlet When adding electrical equipment, element, or a fuse could be located on the center floor console be sure to follow the installation blown. Do not hold a cigarette and one on the rear of the center instructions included with the lighter in while it is heating.
  • Page 109: 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 110: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Automatic Transmission Cluster Shown, Metric Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 111: Speedometer

    Instruments and Controls Speedometer Trip Odometer Fuel Gauge The speedometer shows the The trip odometer can show how far vehicle's speed in either kilometers the vehicle has been driven since per hour (km/h) or miles per the trip odometer was last reset. hour (mph).
  • Page 112: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

    5-10 Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some Engine Coolant Safety Belt Reminders owners ask about. None of these Temperature Gauge Driver Safety Belt Reminder show a problem with the fuel gauge: Light At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge There is a driver safety belt reads full.
  • Page 113: Airbag Readiness Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on Reminder Light if an object is put on the seat such There is a passenger safety belt as a briefcase, handbag, grocery reminder light near the passenger bag, laptop, or other electronic airbag status indicator.
  • Page 114: Passenger Airbag Status

    5-12 Instruments and Controls If there is a problem with the airbag If the word OFF or the off symbol is system, a Driver Information Center lit on the passenger airbag status (DIC) message may also come on. indicator, it means that the See Airbag System Messages on passenger sensing system has page 5 30.
  • Page 115: Charging System Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 Charging System Light If a short distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. Malfunction Indicator Lamp If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while the engine is A computer system called OBD II running, this indicates that the OBD...
  • Page 116 5-14 Instruments and Controls Notice: If the vehicle is This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission continually driven with this light malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has on, the emission controls might been detected on the vehicle.
  • Page 117: Brake System Warning

    Instruments and Controls 5-15 or stumbling on acceleration. vehicle would be considered not These conditions might go away ready for inspection. This can once the engine is warmed up. happen if the 12-volt battery has recently been replaced or run If one or more of these conditions down.
  • Page 118: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light

    5-16 Instruments and Controls If the warning light comes on, there If the light comes on while driving, a If the ABS light comes on and stays is a brake problem. Have the brake chime sounds. Pull off the road and on while driving, stop as soon as system inspected right away.
  • Page 119: Up-Shift Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 Up-Shift Light Power Steering Warning Traction Off Light Light For manual transmission vehicles, This light comes on briefly while there is an up-shift light that comes starting the engine. If it does not, This light comes on briefly when the on in the lower DIC area.
  • Page 120: Off Light

    5-18 Instruments and Controls See Traction Control System (TCS) See Traction Control System (TCS) feature(s) is no longer functioning ® ® on page 9 34 and StabiliTrak on page 9 34 and StabiliTrak and whether the vehicle requires System on page 9 35. System on page 9 35.
  • Page 121: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-19 When the Light Is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through This indicates that one or more of Notice: Lack of proper engine oil the engine properly.
  • Page 122: Security Light

    5-20 Instruments and Controls The low fuel warning light comes on If the light stays on and the engine The vehicle can be driven at a and a chime sounds when the does not start, there could be a reduced speed when the reduced vehicle is low on fuel.
  • Page 123: Front Fog Lamp Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light Door Ajar Light For vehicles with front fog lamps, For vehicles with cruise control, the For vehicles equipped with this light, this light comes on when the front cruise control light is white when the it comes on when a door is open or fog lamps are in use.
  • Page 124: Information Displays Driver Information

    5-22 Instruments and Controls Information Displays DIC Buttons Trip/Fuel Menu (TRIP) Items Press MENU on the turn signal Driver Information lever until the TRIP menu displays. Center (DIC) to scroll through the menu items. Not all items are The DIC displays information about available on every vehicle.
  • Page 125 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Trip 1 or Trip 2, Average Fuel last reset. This display is shown Also included on this page is an Economy, Average Vehicle Speed instantaneous fuel economy display. km/h (mph). Reset the The instantaneous fuel economy average speed by pressing SET/ This displays the current distance display shows the current fuel...
  • Page 126 5-24 Instruments and Controls Timer Navigation Units This display can be used as a timer. This display is used for the OnStar Move to change between To start the timer, press SET/CLR or navigation system Turn-by-Turn Metric or US when the Unit display while Timer is displayed.
  • Page 127 Instruments and Controls 5-25 Remaining Oil Life the next oil change. To reset the ECO Drive Assist Menu (ECO) engine oil life system press the Items This display shows an estimate of SET/CLR button while the Oil Life the oil's remaining useful life. This menu is only available on some display is active.
  • Page 128: Vehicle Messages

    5-26 Instruments and Controls Quickly press the SET/CLR button that is based on current fuel Vehicle Messages to display a page for selecting one consumption compared to what is Messages displayed on the DIC of the distance options. Move the expected from the vehicle with good indicate the status of the vehicle or up/down arrow to choose the...
  • Page 129: Battery Voltage And Charging

    Instruments and Controls 5-27 Battery Voltage and Brake System Messages Cruise Control Messages Charging Messages BRAKE FLUID LOW APPLY BRAKE BEFORE CRUISE BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message is displayed when the brake fluid level is low. See Brake If this message displays when This message displays when the Fluid on page 10 23.
  • Page 130: Engine Cooling System

    5-28 Instruments and Controls TRUNK OPEN ENGINE OVERHEATED Engine Oil Messages IDLE ENGINE This message will display when the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON trunk is open. Close the trunk This message displays when the This message displays when the completely. engine coolant temperature is too engine oil needs to be changed.
  • Page 131: Engine Power Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-29 Engine Power Messages TIGHTEN GAS CAP Lamp Messages This message displays when the ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED AUTOMATIC LIGHT fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the CONTROL ON This message displays when the fuel cap. vehicle's engine power is reduced.
  • Page 132: Object Detection System

    5-30 Instruments and Controls TURN SIGNAL ON SERVICE SIDE DETECTION Ride Control System SYSTEM Messages This message is displayed if the turn signal has been left on. Turn off If this message appears, the system SERVICE TRACTION the turn signal. needs service.
  • Page 133: Security Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-31 Security Messages SERVICE VEHICLE SOON Tire Messages This message displays if there is a THEFT ATTEMPTED SERVICE TIRE MONITOR problem with the vehicle. Take the SYSTEM This message displays if the vehicle vehicle to your dealer for service. detects a tamper condition.
  • Page 134: Vehicle Personalization

    5-32 Instruments and Controls The low tire pressure warning light TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Vehicle will also come on. See Tire ENGINE Personalization Pressure Light on page 5 18. This message displays and a chime If a tire pressure message appears The audio system controls are used sounds if the transmission fluid in on the DIC, stop as soon as you...
  • Page 135 Instruments and Controls 5-33 3. Press the center of the Climate and Air Quality Air Quality Sensor MENU/SEL knob to select the This will allow you to select whether If equipped, select the Climate and Vehicle Settings menu. The key the system will operate at high or Air Quality menu and the following must be in the run position.
  • Page 136 5-34 Instruments and Controls Auto Defog See Rear Window Defogger under Collision/Detection Systems Climate Control Systems on When turned on and high humidity If equipped, select the Collision/ page 8 1 for more information. is detected, the climate control Detection Systems menu and Park system may adjust to outside air Press the MENU/SEL knob when Assist will be displayed.
  • Page 137 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Lighting Press the MENU/SEL knob when Driver Door, or Off. Press the knob Vehicle Locator Lights is highlighted to confirm and go back to the Select the Lighting menu and the to open the menu. Turn the last menu.
  • Page 138 5-36 Instruments and Controls Even when this feature is off, the Remote Locking, Unlocking, Door Unlock or Remote Door Unlock driver is protected from accidental Starting lockouts when the key is in the This allows selection of which doors Select Remote Locking, Unlocking, ignition.
  • Page 139: Vehicle Personalization

    Instruments and Controls 5-37 Remote Unlock Light Feedback Passive Door Unlock Return to Factory Settings If equipped, this allows selection of This allows selection of which doors Select Return to Factory Settings to what type of feedback is given when are unlocked by pressing the button return all vehicle personalization to unlocking the vehicle with the RKE...
  • Page 140 5-38 Instruments and Controls NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 141 Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, together with the Exterior Lamp Controls following: Exterior Lighting Parking Lamps Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Taillamps Changer .
  • Page 142: Headlamp High/Low-Beam

    Lighting Headlamp High/ Flash-to-Pass (Headlamps): Turns the headlamps on together with the Low-Beam Changer To flash the high beams, pull the lamps listed below. A warning chime turn signal lever all the way toward sounds if the driver door is opened you.
  • Page 143: Automatic Headlamp

    Lighting When the DRL are on, only the Automatic Headlamp The system may also turn on the low-beam headlamps, at a reduced headlamps when driving through a System level of brightness, will be on. The parking garage or tunnel. taillamps, sidemarker, instrument When it is dark enough outside and Lights On with Wipers panel, and other lamps will not...
  • Page 144: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or Signals does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Replace any burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse.
  • Page 145: Instrument Panel

    Lighting Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps (Front Fog Lamps): Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. An The courtesy lamps come on indicator light on the instrument Instrument Panel automatically when any door is cluster comes on when the fog opened and the dome lamp is in the Illumination Control lamps are on.
  • Page 146: Reading Lamps

    Lighting Lighting Features Exit Lighting (On): Press to turn on the dome lamps. The headlamps, taillamps, parking Entry Lighting lamps, back-up lamps, and license Reading Lamps plate lamps come on at night, or in The headlamps, parking lamps, areas with limited lighting, when the taillamps, and most of the interior key is removed from the ignition.
  • Page 147: Battery Power Protection

    Lighting This feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 32. Battery Power Protection The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle's battery. If some interior lamps are left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after some time.
  • Page 148 Lighting NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 149 Infotainment System Infotainment Phone Introduction Bluetooth (Overview) ..7-18 System Bluetooth (Infotainment Infotainment Controls) ....7-20 Bluetooth (Voice Read the following pages to Recognition) .
  • Page 150: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the The vehicle has Retained Theft-Deterrent Feature road while driving, do the following Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, The theft-deterrent feature works by while the vehicle is parked: the audio system can be played learning a portion of the Vehicle even after the ignition is turned off.
  • Page 151: Overview

    Infotainment System Overview CD: Pauses playback, and stops playback. Radio: Seeks the next station. CD: Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track. 6. CLOCK Opens the clock menu. 7. INFO Radio: Shows available information about the current station. CD: Shows available information about the current track.
  • Page 152: Operation

    Infotainment System 9. AS 15. FAV Operation Radio: Opens the autostore Radio: Opens the Controls stations list. favorites list. The infotainment system is operated 10. BAND 16. BACK by using the pushbuttons, Changes the band while Menu: Moves one multifunction knobs, menus shown listening to the radio.
  • Page 153 Infotainment System Menu System Selecting a Menu Option 2. Press the MENU/SEL knob to activate the setting. The menu system appears on the display screen. Setting a Value Controls The MENU/SEL knob and the BACK button are used to navigate the menu system.
  • Page 154 Infotainment System 2. Press the MENU/SEL knob to 2. Select the audio setting. Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer) turn the function on or off. 3. Press and hold the MENU/SEL For vehicles that have an equalizer: button until the value changes Entering a Character Sequence 1.
  • Page 155: Am-Fm Radio

    Infotainment System Auto Volume Maximum Startup Volume Radio The auto volume feature The maximum volume played when automatically adjusts the radio the radio is first turned on can AM-FM Radio volume to compensate for road and be set. Control Buttons wind noise as the vehicle speeds up 1.
  • Page 156 Infotainment System RDS (Radio Data System) Selecting a Station Station Lists 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob. The radio may have RDS. The RDS Seek Tuning feature is available for use only on 2. Select AM or FM Station List. All If the radio station is not known: FM stations that broadcast RDS receivable stations in the current...
  • Page 157 Infotainment System 3. Select the programming type. Storing a Station as a Favorite Autostore Stations A list of stations that transmit Stations from all bands can be AS (Autostore): Autostore programming of the selected stored in any order in the favorite searches and stores six FM and type displays.
  • Page 158: Satellite Radio

    7-10 Infotainment System Satellite Radio Control Buttons SiriusXM Categories The buttons used to control the SiriusXM channels are organized in Vehicles with an SiriusXM® Satellite SiriusXM radio are: categories. Radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription can BAND: Press to turn the radio on Removing or Adding Categories receive SiriusXM programming.
  • Page 159 Infotainment System 7-11 Selecting a Channel Using the Retrieving Channels Selecting a Channel Using Menu System Press the FAV button to open a 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob. favorite page or to change to Press and release another favorite page. Briefly press 2.
  • Page 160: Radio Reception

    7-12 Infotainment System Channel Unauth: This channel is No Subscription Please Renew: Check Antenna: If this message blocked or cannot be received with SiriusXM subscription needs to be does not clear within a short period your SiriusXM Subscription reactivated. Contact SiriusXM at of time, the receiver could have a package.
  • Page 161: Satellite Radio Antenna

    Infotainment System 7-13 especially around tall buildings or Cell Phone Usage Multi-Band Antenna hills, causing the sound to fade in Cell phone usage, such as making The multi-band antenna is on the and out. or receiving phone calls, charging, roof of the vehicle. The antenna is or just having the phone on may used for the AM-FM radio, OnStar, cause static interference in the...
  • Page 162: Audio Players

    7-14 Infotainment System Audio Players mild neutral detergent solution Control Buttons mixed with water, and clean it. Wipe The buttons used to control the CD the disc from the center to the CD Player player are: outer edge. CD/AUX: Press to use the CD The CD player can play audio CDs Care of the CD Player player.
  • Page 163 Infotainment System 7-15 If the disc is not removed after it is Playing Tracks in Random Order Searching for MP3 Tracks ejected, it is pulled back in after a Turn the MENU/SEL knob and then The search feature may take some few seconds.
  • Page 164: Auxiliary Devices

    7-16 Infotainment System Auxiliary Devices USB Port Searching for a Track Tracks that are found can be For vehicles with a USB port, the If equipped, the AUX inputs are in searched for by: following devices may be connected the center console and allows and controlled by the infotainment portable devices to connect to the Playlists...
  • Page 165 Infotainment System 7-17 Shuffle Searching for a Track Off: Plays current tracks in sequential order. Turn the MENU/SEL knob and set Tracks can be searched for by: Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or Repeat Functionality Playlists Off, then press the BACK button to Turn the MENU/SEL knob and set Artists return to the main screen.
  • Page 166: Bluetooth (Overview)

    7-18 Infotainment System Searching for a Track 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Phone Song Titles, Genres, It is normal for the search feature to or Folder View. take some time to display the Bluetooth (Overview) information after reading the device 4.
  • Page 167 Infotainment System 7-19 Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Vehicles with a Bluetooth system (End Call/Mute): Press to The system may not work with can use a Bluetooth-capable cell end a call, reject a call, or cancel an all cell phones. See Pairing in phone with a Hands-Free Profile to operation.
  • Page 168 7-20 Infotainment System When to Speak: A tone sounds to See Radio Frequency Statement on Pairing Information indicate that the system is ready for page 13 15 for information A Bluetooth phone with MP3 a voice command. Wait for the tone regarding Part 15 of the Federal capability cannot be paired to and then speak.
  • Page 169 Infotainment System 7-21 Pairing a Phone paired and connected to the Linking to a Different Phone vehicle. The system responds 1. Press the CONFIG button. To link to a different phone, the new with <Phone name> has been phone must be in the vehicle and 2.
  • Page 170 7-22 Infotainment System See your cell phone phone or press the MENU/SEL button 2. Enter the character sequence. manufacturer's user guide or to scroll through the entire list of See Entering a Character contact your wireless provider to names/numbers in the Sequence in Operation on find out if this feature is supported phone book.
  • Page 171 Infotainment System 7-23 Accepting a Call To start a conference while in a Muting a Call current call: Turn the MENU/SEL knob to To Mute a Call Answer and press the MENU/SEL 1. Turn or press the MENU/ Turn or press the MENU/SEL knob knob to accept the call.
  • Page 172: Recognition)

    7-24 Infotainment System Bluetooth (Voice Pairing Information Pairing a Phone Recognition) A Bluetooth phone with MP3 1. Press . The system capability cannot be paired to responds Ready, followed by Using Voice Recognition the vehicle as a phone and an a tone.
  • Page 173 Infotainment System 7-25 vehicle. The system responds Deleting a Paired Phone 2. Say Bluetooth. with <Phone name> has been If the phone name you want to 3. Say Change phone. successfully paired after the delete is unknown, see Listing All If another cell phone is pairing process is complete.
  • Page 174 7-26 Infotainment System Delete: This command is used to To hear all of the numbers Using the Delete All Name Tags Command delete individual name tags. recognized by the system, say Verify at any time. This command deletes all stored Delete All Name Tags: This command deletes all stored name name tags in the Hands Free...
  • Page 175 Infotainment System 7-27 Making a Call Calling 911 Emergency 2. Say Digit Dial. 3. Say each digit, one at a time, Calls can be made using the 1. Press . The system that you want to dial. After each following commands. responds Ready, followed by digit is entered, the system a tone.
  • Page 176 7-28 Infotainment System Receiving a Call Three-Way Calling To mute a call, press , and then say Mute Call. When an incoming call is received, Three-way calling must be the audio system mutes and a ring supported on the cell phone and To cancel mute, press , and tone is heard in the vehicle.
  • Page 177 Infotainment System 7-29 To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth 3. Say Voice. The system 2. Say Dial. System from a Cell Phone responds OK, accessing 3. Say the number or name tag <phone name>. During a call with the audio on the to send.
  • Page 178: Agreements

    7-30 Infotainment System Trademarks and iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the License Agreements U.S. and other countries. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Fees and Taxes Subscription fee, Manufactured under license under taxes, one time activation fee, and...
  • Page 179 Infotainment System 7-31 *Canada Some deterioration of support the SiriusXM website, the service may occur in extreme Online Service or any of its content. northern latitudes. This is beyond Furthermore, the AMBER voice the control of SiriusXM® Satellite compression software included in Radio.
  • Page 180 7-32 Infotainment System trademarks of Gracenote in the online servers or embedded and all use of the Gracenote Data, United States and/or other databases (collectively, Gracenote the Gracenote Software, and countries. Servers ) and to perform other Gracenote Servers. functions. You may use Gracenote If you require more information Gracenote reserves all rights in Data only by means of the intended...
  • Page 181 Infotainment System 7-33 The Gracenote Software and each Gracenote is not obligated to item of Gracenote Data are licensed provide you with new enhanced or to you AS IS. Gracenote makes no additional data types or categories representations or warranties, that Gracenote may provide in the express or implied, regarding the future and is free to discontinue its...
  • Page 182 7-34 Infotainment System NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 183: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control 6. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped) Systems 7. Rear Window Defogger Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, defrosting, and 8. Defog ventilation for the vehicle can be Climate Control Systems ..8-1 9.
  • Page 184 Climate Controls 6. Driver and Passenger Heated It helps to quickly cool the air inside (Defog): Clears the windows of Seats (If Equipped) the vehicle or prevent outside air fog or moisture. Air is directed to the and odors from entering. windshield and floor outlets.
  • Page 185: Automatic Climate Control System

    Climate Controls on and help to clear fog or frost from Automatic Operation the surface of the mirrors. See The system automatically controls Heated Mirrors on page 2 17. the fan speed, air delivery, air Do not use a razor blade conditioning, and recirculation in or sharp object to clear the inside order to heat or cool the vehicle to...
  • Page 186 Climate Controls English units can be changed to automatically to cool the air inside (Bi-level): Air is divided metric units through the Driver the vehicle or to dry the air needed between the instrument panel Information Center (DIC). See to defog the windshield faster. outlets and the floor outlets.
  • Page 187 Climate Controls the sensitivity of the Air Quality The rear window defogger can be radio's ability to pick up stations Control, see Climate and Air set to automatic operation. See clearly. The repairs would not be Quality under Vehicle Climate and Air Quality under covered by the vehicle warranty.
  • Page 188: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Sensors Air Vents Additional air vents are located beneath the windshield, driver and The solar sensor, on top of the Adjustable air vents are in the passenger side door windows, and instrument panel near the center and on the side of the in the footwells.
  • Page 189: Passenger Compartment Air Filter

    Climate Controls Maintenance The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians. The air conditioning Passenger Compartment evaporator should never be repaired Air Filter or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle. It should only be replaced The filter removes dust, pollen, and by a new evaporator to ensure other airborne irritants from outside...
  • Page 190 Climate Controls NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 191 Driving and Operating Driving and Starting the Engine ..9-18 Ride Control Systems Engine Heater ....9-21 Traction Control Operating Retained Accessory...
  • Page 192 Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Towing Driving Information passenger to handle potential General Towing distractions. Information ....9-50 Distracted Driving Driving Characteristics and Become familiar with vehicle Towing Tips .
  • Page 193: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating careless and make mistakes. WARNING WARNING (Continued) Anticipate what they might do and be ready. Taking your eyes off the road too Do not drink and drive or ride with Allow enough following distance long or too often could cause a a driver who has been drinking.
  • Page 194: Braking

    Driving and Operating Helpful braking tips to keep in mind Steering Curve Tips include: Take curves at a reasonable Electric Power Steering Keep enough distance between speed. you and the vehicle in front The vehicle has electric power Reduce speed before entering a steering.
  • Page 195: 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 196: Driving On Wet Roads

    Driving and Operating Remember: Antilock brakes help Other Rainy Weather Tips WARNING (Continued) avoid only the braking skid. Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: Flowing or rushing water creates Driving on Wet Roads strong forces. Driving through Allow extra following distance.
  • Page 197: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Driving and Operating Keep your eyes moving scan Stay in your own lane. Do not WARNING (Continued) the road ahead and to the sides. swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at Check the rearview mirror and none going down a hill.
  • Page 198 Driving and Operating Drive with caution, whatever the Turn off cruise control on slippery WARNING (Continued) condition. Accelerate gently so surfaces. traction is not lost. Accelerating too Blizzard Conditions cannot be seen or smelled. It can quickly causes the wheels to spin cause unconsciousness and even and makes the surface under the Being stuck in snow can be a...
  • Page 199: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to Get WARNING (Continued) it Out Slowly and cautiously spin the to the highest setting. See Turn the steering wheel left and wheels to free the vehicle when Climate Control Systems in right to clear the area around the stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
  • Page 200: Vehicle Load Limits

    9-10 Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits pillar (B-pillar). With the driver WARNING (Continued) door open, you will find the label It is very important to know how attached below the door lock vehicle handles. This could much weight the vehicle can post.
  • Page 201 Driving and Operating 9-11 Rating (GAWR) for the front and The resulting figure equals If your vehicle will be towing rear axle; see Certification the available amount of cargo a trailer, the load from your Label later in this section. and luggage load capacity.
  • Page 202 9-12 Driving and Operating Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs).
  • Page 203 Driving and Operating 9-13 seating positions. The combined and cargo. Never exceed the If you put things inside the weight of the driver, passengers, GVWR for the vehicle, or the vehicle like suitcases, tools, and cargo should never exceed Gross Axle Weight Rating packages, or anything else the vehicle's capacity weight.
  • Page 204: Starting And Operating

    9-14 Driving and Operating Starting and Following break in, engine speed WARNING (Continued) and load can be gradually Operating increased. Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, Ignition Positions (Key New Vehicle Break-In inside the vehicle so that Access) Notice: The vehicle does not some of them are above need an elaborate break-in.
  • Page 205 Driving and Operating 9-15 and turn it only with your hand. then the vehicle needs service. 4. Set the parking brake. See If the key cannot be turned by Parking Brake on page 9 33. Do not turn the engine off when the hand, see your dealer.
  • Page 206 9-16 Driving and Operating 3 (ON/RUN): The ignition switch A warning tone sounds when the The key lock release is designed to stays in this position when the driver door is opened if the ignition prevent ignition key removal unless engine is running.
  • Page 207 Driving and Operating 9-17 Ignition Positions To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle Do not turn the engine off when the must be in ACC/ACCESSORY or vehicle is moving. This will cause a (Keyless Access) ON/RUN and the brake pedal must loss of power assist in the brake be applied.
  • Page 208 9-18 Driving and Operating The ignition will switch from ACC/ The instruments and audio systems WARNING ACCESSORY to OFF after will operate as they do in ON/RUN, five minutes to prevent battery but the vehicle will not be able to be Turning off the vehicle while rundown.
  • Page 209: Starting The Engine

    Driving and Operating 9-19 Notice: Do not try to shift to components. If the ignition key is 2. If the engine does not start after P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. turned to the START position, five to 10 seconds, especially in If you do, you could damage the and then released when the very cold weather (below 0°F or...
  • Page 210 9-20 Driving and Operating Starting Procedure (Keyless REPLACE BATTERY IN Engine cranking can be stopped Access) REMOTE KEY. The vehicle can by pressing the START button a still be driven. See Starting the second time. 1. If the vehicle has the keyless Vehicle with a Low Transmitter access system, the transmitter Notice: Cranking the engine for...
  • Page 211: Engine Heater

    Driving and Operating 9-21 briefly but then stops again, do To Use The Engine Heater WARNING the same thing. This clears the 1. Turn off the engine. extra gasoline from the engine. Plugging the cord into an Do not race the engine ungrounded outlet could cause an immediately after starting it.
  • Page 212: Retained Accessory

    9-22 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Shifting Into Park WARNING (Continued) Power (RAP) Use this procedure to shift into Do not leave the vehicle when the P (Park): These vehicle accessories may be engine is running. If you have left used for up to 10 minutes after the 1.
  • Page 213: Shifting Out Of Park

    Driving and Operating 9-23 Torque Lock Shifting out of Park 3. Press the shift lever button. 4. Move the shift lever to the Torque lock is when the weight of This vehicle is equipped with an desired position. the vehicle puts too much force automatic transmission shift lock on the parking pawl in the control system.
  • Page 214: Parking

    9-24 Driving and Operating To access the shift lock manual has been placed into R (Reverse) release: with the clutch pedal pressed in, turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF, and 1. Apply the parking brake. release the clutch. If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle is pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9 51.
  • Page 215: Engine Exhaust

    Driving and Operating 9-25 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 216: Automatic Transmission

    9-26 Driving and Operating Automatic WARNING (Continued) Transmission Do not leave the vehicle when the The automatic transmission has a engine is running. If you have left shift lever located on the console the engine running, the vehicle between the seats. can move suddenly.
  • Page 217 Driving and Operating 9-27 all the way into P (Park) as you The vehicle has an automatic the vehicle warranty. Be sure the maintain brake application. Then neutral shift feature which allows the engine is not running at high press the shift lever button and transmission to automatically shift to speed when shifting the vehicle.
  • Page 218: Manual Mode

    9-28 Driving and Operating Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) All Models Except Fuel Economy Model Notice: Driving with the engine at a high rpm without upshifting while using Driver Shift Control (DSC), could damage the vehicle. Always upshift when necessary while using DSC.
  • Page 219 Driving and Operating 9-29 The transmission will not Electronic Range Select 2. Press the shift lever forward (+) automatically shift to the next lower to upshift or rearward ( ) to (ERS) Mode gear if the engine rpm is too high, downshift.
  • Page 220: Manual Transmission

    9-30 Driving and Operating M (Manual Mode) will prevent Manual Transmission Notice: Do not rest your foot on shifting to a lower gear range if the the clutch pedal while driving or engine speed is too high. If vehicle while stopped. The pressure can Shift Pattern speed is not reduced within the time cause premature wear in the...
  • Page 221 Driving and Operating 9-31 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and To stop, let up on the accelerator into R (Reverse). Let up on the 6 (Sixth): Shift into 3 (Third), pedal and press the brake pedal. clutch pedal slowly while pressing 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and 6 (Sixth) the Just before the vehicle stops, press the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 222: System (Abs)

    9-32 Driving and Operating Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS...
  • Page 223: Parking Brake

    Driving and Operating 9-33 Parking Brake 2. Pull the parking brake handle up Brake Assist until you can press the release This vehicle has a brake assist button. feature designed to assist the driver 3. Hold the release button in as in stopping or decreasing vehicle you move the brake handle all speed in emergency driving...
  • Page 224: Ride Control Systems Traction Control

    9-34 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems 3. Start the engine. still comes on and stays on at a Traction Control speed above 20 km/h (13 mph), see your dealer for service. System (TCS) A chime may also sound when the The vehicle has a Traction Control TCS/StabiliTrak Light light comes on steady.
  • Page 225: System

    Driving and Operating 9-35 cruise control button to reengage StabiliTrak is on automatically when road conditions allow. See whenever the vehicle is started. To Cruise Control on page 9 37. assist with directional control of the vehicle, the system should always Adding non-GM accessories can be left on.
  • Page 226 9-36 Driving and Operating If there is a problem detected is turned off, the system will not with StabiliTrak, SERVICE assist with directional control of the STABILITRAK is displayed on the vehicle or limit wheel spin. Driving Driver Information Center (DIC). should be adjusted accordingly.
  • Page 227: Cruise Control

    Driving and Operating 9-37 Cruise Control WARNING For vehicles with cruise control, the Cruise control can be dangerous vehicle can maintain a speed of where you cannot drive safely at about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more a steady speed. So, do not use without keeping your foot on the the cruise control on winding accelerator.
  • Page 228 9-38 Driving and Operating To slow down in small amounts, Setting Cruise Control Increasing Speed While Using move the thumbwheel toward Cruise Control If the cruise button is on when not in SET/ briefly. Each time this is If the cruise control system is use, it could get bumped and go into done, the vehicle goes about cruise when not desired.
  • Page 229: Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist

    Driving and Operating 9-39 Ending Cruise Control Object Detection WARNING (Continued) There are three ways to end cruise Systems control: check the area around the vehicle and check all mirrors before To disengage cruise control, Ultrasonic Parking Assist backing. step lightly on the brake pedal or The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist clutch for a manual transmission.
  • Page 230 9-40 Driving and Operating To be detected, objects must be at When the System Does Not PARK ASSIST OFF: If the URPA least 20 cm (8 in) off the ground and system does not activate due to a Seem to Work Properly below trunk level.
  • Page 231: Side Blind Zone Alert (Sbza)

    Driving and Operating 9-41 Side Blind Zone When the system detects a vehicle How the System Works in the side blind zone, amber SBZA Alert (SBZA) displays will light up in the side mirrors. This indicates that it may be The vehicle may have a Side Blind unsafe to change lanes.
  • Page 232 9-42 Driving and Operating SBZA displays may not come on If the SBZA displays do not light up The SBZA displays may remain on while the vehicle is quickly when the system is on and vehicles if a trailer is attached to the vehicle, approaching or passing other are in the blind zone, the system or a bicycle or object is extending...
  • Page 233: Rear Vision

    Driving and Operating 9-43 in the blind zone. The sensor may The RVC system can assist the An image appears on the be blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice, driver when backing up by infotainment screen when the or slush. This message may also displaying a view of the area behind vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
  • Page 234 9-44 Driving and Operating 5. Select Camera. When a To turn the symbols on or off: Guidelines checkmark appears next to the 1. Shift into P (Park). The RVC system may have a Camera option, then the RVC guideline overlay that can help the 2.
  • Page 235 Driving and Operating 9-45 Rear Vision Camera Error The area displayed by the camera is Messages limited. It does not display objects that are close to either corner or SERVICE REAR VISION CAMERA under the bumper and can vary SYSTEM: This message can depending on vehicle orientation or display when the system is not road conditions.
  • Page 236: Fuel

    9-46 Driving and Operating Ice, snow, mud, or anything else Fuel builds up on the camera lens. Clean the lens, rinse it with Use of the recommended fuel is an water, and wipe it with a soft important part of the proper cloth.
  • Page 237: Gasoline Specifications

    Driving and Operating 9-47 Gasoline Specifications control system performance might Fuel Additives be affected. The malfunction At a minimum, gasoline should To provide cleaner air, all gasolines indicator lamp could turn on and the meet ASTM specification D 4814. in the United States are now vehicle might fail a smog check test.
  • Page 238: Filling The Tank

    9-48 Driving and Operating For customers who do not use TOP Notice: This vehicle was not Filling the Tank TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, designed for fuel that contains one bottle of GM Fuel System methanol. Do not use fuel WARNING Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel containing methanol.
  • Page 239 Driving and Operating 9-49 The tethered fuel cap is behind the WARNING (Continued) WARNING fuel door on the vehicle's passenger side. To open the fuel door, push the Fuel can spray out if the fuel If a fire starts while you are rearward center edge in and cap is opened too quickly.
  • Page 240: Filling A Portable Fuel

    9-50 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Place container on the Information WARNING ground. Only use towing equipment that has Filling a portable fuel container Place the nozzle inside the fill been designed for the vehicle. while it is in the vehicle can cause opening of the container Contact your dealer or trailering...
  • Page 241 Driving and Operating 9-51 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 242 9-52 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 243 Driving and Operating 9-53 When towing at high altitude on If parking the rig on a hill: 2. Let up on the brake pedal. steep uphill grades, engine coolant 1. Press the brake pedal, but do 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is boils at a lower temperature than at not shift into P (Park) yet.
  • Page 244 9-54 Driving and Operating Trailer Towing (Fuel a trailer are all important. It can If there are a lot of options, depend on any special equipment equipment, passengers, or cargo in Economy Model) on the vehicle, and the amount of the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue tongue weight the vehicle can carry.
  • Page 245: Towing Equipment

    Driving and Operating 9-55 After loading the trailer, weigh the Towing Equipment Safety Chains trailer and then the tongue, Always attach chains between the Hitches separately, to see if the weights are vehicle and the trailer. Cross the proper. If they are not, adjustments Use the correct hitch equipment.
  • Page 246: Conversions And Add-Ons

    9-56 Driving and Operating Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty. Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating.
  • Page 247: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Overheated Engine Taillamps, Turn Signal, Protection Sidemarker, Stoplamps, Operating Mode ... 10-21 and Back-Up Lamps ..10-30 Washer Fluid ....10-21 License Plate Lamp .
  • Page 248 10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Towing General Information Operation ....10-50 Towing the Vehicle ..10-80 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Inspection .
  • Page 249: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or Accessories and Damage to vehicle components other reproductive harm. Engine resulting from modifications or the Modifications exhaust, many parts and systems, installation or use of non GM many fluids, and some component certified parts, including control Adding non dealer accessories or wear by-products contain and/or...
  • Page 250: Vehicle Checks

    10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood Before attempting to do your own To open the hood: service work, see Servicing the Doing Your Own Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on Service Work page 3 28. Keep a record with all parts receipts WARNING and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed.
  • Page 251 Vehicle Care 10-5 To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then, lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot on the underside of the hood and return the prop to its retainer.
  • Page 252 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 1.4L L4 Engine I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 253 Vehicle Care 10-7 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 5. Remote Negative (-) Grounding 9. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. page 10 14. Point. See Jump Starting on See Jump Starting on page 10 78. page 10 78. 2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Checking Engine Oil under 6.
  • Page 254 10-8 Vehicle Care 1.8L L4 Engine I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 255: Engine Oil

    Vehicle Care 10-9 Check the engine oil level 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 9. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. regularly and maintain the page 10 14. See Jump Starting on proper oil level. See Checking page 10 78. 2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil and When to Add Checking Engine Oil under 10.
  • Page 256 10-10 Vehicle Care Checking the oil level too soon When to Add Engine Oil Notice: Do not add too much oil. after engine shutoff will not Oil levels above or below the provide an accurate oil level acceptable operating range reading.
  • Page 257 Vehicle Care 10-11 Selecting the Right Engine Oil vehicle warranty. Check with your Engine Oil Additives/Engine dealer or service provider on Oil Flushes Selecting the right engine oil whether the oil is approved to the depends on both the proper oil Do not add anything to the oil.
  • Page 258: Engine Oil Life System

    10-12 Vehicle Care Used oil can be a threat to the necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE How to Reset the Engine Oil environment. If you change your OIL SOON DIC message or Code Life System own oil, be sure to drain all the oil 82 DIC message comes on.
  • Page 259: Automatic Transmission

    Vehicle Care 10-13 If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON done at the dealer. Contact the Hydraulic Clutch DIC message or Code 82 DIC dealer for additional information. For vehicles with a manual message comes back on when the Change the fluid and filter at the transmission, it is not necessary to vehicle is started, the engine oil life intervals listed in Maintenance...
  • Page 260: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    10-14 Vehicle Care How to Check and Add Fluid When to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter: Cleaner/Filter Visually check the brake/clutch fluid reservoir to make sure the fluid level 1.4L L4 Engine Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the is at the MIN (minimum) line on the scheduled maintenance intervals side of the reservoir.
  • Page 261: Cooling System

    Vehicle Care 10-15 1.8L L4 Engine WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
  • Page 262: Engine Coolant

    10-16 Vehicle Care Notice: Using coolant other than What to Use WARNING ® DEX-COOL can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator WARNING An electric engine cooling fan corrosion. In addition, the engine under the hood can start up even coolant could require changing Adding only plain water or some when the engine is not running...
  • Page 263 Vehicle Care 10-17 Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Never dispose of engine coolant by The coolant surge tank is located in drinkable water and DEX-COOL putting it in the trash, pouring it on the engine compartment on the coolant. If using this mixture, the ground, or into sewers, streams, driver side of the vehicle.
  • Page 264 10-18 Vehicle Care WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING Steam and scalding liquids from a The coolant warning system is set You can be burned if you spill hot cooling system can blow out for the proper coolant mixture. coolant on hot engine parts. and burn you badly.
  • Page 265: Engine Overheating

    Vehicle Care 10-19 1. Remove the coolant surge tank 4. With the coolant surge tank Engine Overheating pressure cap when the cooling pressure cap off, start the The vehicle has several indicators system, including the coolant engine and let it run until the to warn of engine overheating.
  • Page 266 10-20 Vehicle Care If Steam Is Coming from the If No Steam Is Coming from 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in N (Neutral) while stopped. Engine Compartment the Engine Compartment If it is safe to do so, pull off the If an engine overheat warning is road, shift to P (Park) or WARNING...
  • Page 267: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode

    Vehicle Care 10-21 Overheated Engine Notice: After driving in the Adding Washer Fluid overheated engine protection Protection operating mode, to avoid engine Operating Mode damage, allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair. The This emergency operating mode engine oil will be severely allows the vehicle to be driven to a degraded.
  • Page 268: Brakes

    10-22 Vehicle Care Fill the washer fluid tank only If the vehicle has rear drum brakes, WARNING three-quarters full when it is they do not have wear indicators, very cold. This allows for but if a rear brake rubbing noise is The brake wear warning sound fluid expansion if freezing heard, have the rear brake linings...
  • Page 269: Brake Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-23 Replacing Brake System Parts Brake Fluid since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will not The braking system on a vehicle is work well. complex. Its many parts have to be Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid. of top quality and work well together Adding fluid does not correct a leak.
  • Page 270: Battery

    10-24 Vehicle Care If brake fluid is spilled on the Checking Brake Fluid Always clean the brake/clutch fluid vehicle's painted surfaces, reservoir cap and the area around The brake/clutch fluid can be the paint finish can be the cap before removing it. This checked without taking off the cap damaged.
  • Page 271: Starter Switch Check

    Vehicle Care 10-25 Vehicle Storage Starter Switch Check 3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should WARNING WARNING start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts Batteries have acid that can burn When you are doing this in any other position, contact you and gas that can explode.
  • Page 272: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function

    10-26 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission shift lever out of P (Park) with Park Brake and P (Park) normal effort. If the shift lever Shift Lock Control Mechanism Check moves out of P (Park), contact Function Check your dealer for service. WARNING Ignition Transmission WARNING...
  • Page 273: Wiper Blade Replacement

    Vehicle Care 10-27 To check the P (Park) covered by your warranty. Do not 3. With the latch open, pull the mechanism's holding ability: allow the wiper arm to touch the wiper blade down toward the With the engine running, shift to windshield.
  • Page 274: Headlamp Aiming

    10-28 Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement Lamps should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 33. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
  • Page 275 Vehicle Care 10-29 High-Beam Headlamp/ 3. Disconnect the wiring harness Parking/Turn Signal Lamp connector from the bulb (3) by Low-Beam Headlamp and DRL 1. Open the hood. See Hood on pressing the connector page 10 4. 1. Open the hood. See Hood on release (2) and pulling page 10 4.
  • Page 276: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, And Back-Up Lamps

    10-30 Vehicle Care Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps 3. Remove the bulb from the bulb 2. Remove the trunk deck trim socket. cover (1). 4. Install the new bulb in the bulb 3. Remove the bulb socket (2) by socket.
  • Page 277 Vehicle Care 10-31 To replace any one of these bulbs: Stoplamp/Taillamp, Turn Signal, Back-up, and Rear Sidemarker Lamp 1. Open the trunk. 1. Sidemarker Lamp 4. Remove the bulb from the socket. 2. Turn Signal Lamp 5. Install the new bulb in the bulb 3.
  • Page 278: License Plate Lamp

    10-32 Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp To replace the license plate lamp bulb: 3. Remove the two screws that 4. Remove the taillamp assembly secure the taillamp assembly. by pulling it straight back. 5. Remove the bulb socket from the taillamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
  • Page 279: Replacement Bulbs

    Vehicle Care 10-33 Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Bulb Exterior Lamp Electrical System Number Overload Back-Up Lamp 921K The vehicle has fuses and circuit Front and Rear breakers to protect against an Sidemarker electrical system overload. Front Parking/Turn 7444NA When the current electrical load is Signal Lamp too heavy, the circuit breaker opens High Beam/Low...
  • Page 280: Fuses And Circuit

    10-34 Vehicle Care Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right away combination of fuses and circuit...
  • Page 281 Vehicle Care 10-35 Mini Fuses Usage Canister Vent Solenoid Ignition Not Used Fuel Injection Fuel Injection/ Ignition System Engine Control Module Lambda Sensor Canister Vent Solenoid Engine Compartment Fuse Block Not Used Rear Wiper The vehicle may not be equipped Mini Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and...
  • Page 282 10-36 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Not Used Lambda Sensor Rear Window Sensor Not Used Fog Lights Air Quality Sensor Antilock Brake Not Used System Rear Fog Lamp Not Used Body Control Rear Washer Horn Module Fuel System Control...
  • Page 283 Vehicle Care 10-37 J Case Usage Micro Usage HC Relays Usage Fuses Relays Cooling Fan K2 Front Power A/C Clutch Cooling Fan K1 Windows Starter Solenoid Electronic Mini Relays Usage Front Wiper Speed Vacuum Pump Ignition 87 Main Front Wiper On Antilock Brake Ignition 15 System Pump...
  • Page 284: Block

    10-38 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Fuses Usage Block Infotainment System/Hands free Phone Not Used Body Control Module Infotainment System Information Display/ Parking Assist Cigarette Lighter Power Outlet The instrument panel fuse block is Body Control in the driver side of the instrument Module panel.
  • Page 285: Wheels And Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-39 Wheels and Tires Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Diagnostic Body Control Tires Connector Module Every new GM vehicle has Airbag Steering high-quality tires made by a Column Lock Central Locking leading tire manufacturer. See System/Tailgate Not Used the warranty manual for Air Conditioning information regarding the tire Relays...
  • Page 286: All-Season Tires

    10-40 Vehicle Care identified by the last two characters WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) of this TPC code, which will be MS. Underinflated tires pose the Improperly repaired tires can Consider installing winter tires on same danger as overloaded cause a crash. Only the the vehicle if frequent driving on tires.
  • Page 287: Low-Profile Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-41 With winter tires, there may be Low-Profile Tires Keep tires set to the correct decreased dry road traction, inflation pressure and, when If the vehicle has P225/45R18 increased road noise, and shorter possible, avoid contact with size tires, they are classified as tread life.
  • Page 288: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    10-42 Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the two digits represent the week Tire Size illustration later in this (01 52) and the last two digits, Useful information about a tire is section. the year. For example, the third molded into its sidewall.
  • Page 289 Vehicle Care 10-43 performance factors: treadwear, (2) Temporary Use Only (4) Maximum Cold Inflation traction, and temperature compact spare tire or temporary Load Limit Maximum load that resistance. For more information use tire should not be driven at can be carried and the see Uniform Tire Quality speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph).
  • Page 290: Tire Designations

    10-44 Vehicle Care (7) TPC Spec (Tire (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire diagonal or bias ply Performance Criteria The United States version of a construction; and the letter B Specification) Original metric tire sizing system. The means belted-bias ply equipment tires designed to letter P as the first character in construction.
  • Page 291 Vehicle Care 10-45 Accessory Weight Cold Tire Pressure identify the tire manufacturer, combined weight of optional amount of air pressure in a tire, production plant, brand, and accessories. Some examples of measured in kPa (kilopascal) date of production. optional accessories are or psi (pounds per square inch) GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight...
  • Page 292 10-46 Vehicle Care Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire Normal Occupant Weight Recommended Inflation tire used on light duty trucks and number of occupants a vehicle Pressure Vehicle some multipurpose passenger is designed to seat multiplied by manufacturer's recommended vehicles. 68 kg (150 lbs). See Vehicle tire inflation pressure as shown Load Limits on page 9 10.
  • Page 293: Tire Pressure

    Vehicle Care 10-47 Traction The friction between sidewall of the tire. See Uniform Tire Pressure the tire and the road surface. Tire Quality Grading on Tires need the correct amount of The amount of grip provided. page 10 57. air pressure to operate Tread The portion of a tire that Vehicle Capacity Weight...
  • Page 294: Tire Pressure Monitor

    10-48 Vehicle Care Rough ride. pressure should be at 420 kPa inflation pressure is high, press (60 psi). See Compact Spare on the metal stem in the center Needless damage from Tire on page 10 77. of the tire valve to release air. road hazards.
  • Page 295 Vehicle Care 10-49 indicated on the vehicle placard or pressure, even if under-inflation has Always check the TPMS malfunction tire inflation pressure label, you not reached the level to trigger telltale after replacing one or more should determine the proper tire illumination of the TPMS low tire tires or wheels on your vehicle to inflation pressure for those tires.)
  • Page 296: Operation

    10-50 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor tires to the recommended pressure A Tire and Loading Information label shown on the Tire and Loading shows the size of the original Operation Information label. See Vehicle Load equipment tires and the correct Limits on page 9 10.
  • Page 297 Vehicle Care 10-51 Replacement tires or wheels do Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits TPMS sensor. The malfunction not match the original equipment use a GM-approved liquid tire light and DIC message should tires or wheels. Tires and wheels sealant. Using non-approved tire go off after the road tire is other than those recommended sealants could damage the TPMS...
  • Page 298 10-52 Vehicle Care TPMS Sensor Matching The TPMS sensor matching 7. Start with the driver side process is: front tire. Process 1. Set the parking brake. 8. Place the relearn tool against Each TPMS sensor has a unique the tire sidewall, near the valve identification code.
  • Page 299: Tire Inspection

    Vehicle Care 10-53 The tread or sidewall is 12. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. Anytime unusual wear is cracked, cut, or snagged noticed, rotate the tires as soon 13. Set all four tires to the deep enough to show cord or as possible, check for proper tire recommended air pressure fabric.
  • Page 300: When It Is Time For New

    10-54 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 301: Buying New Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-55 The rubber in tires ages over time. slow aging. This area should be free GM's exclusive TPC Spec This also applies to the spare tire, of grease, gasoline, or other system considers over a dozen if the vehicle has one, even if it is substances that can deteriorate critical specifications that impact never used.
  • Page 302 10-56 Vehicle Care If proper rotation and WARNING WARNING maintenance have been done, all four tires should wear out at Tires could explode during Using bias-ply tires on the about the same time. See Tire improper service. Attempting vehicle may cause the wheel Rotation on page 10 53 for to mount or dismount a tire rim flanges to develop cracks...
  • Page 303: Wheels

    Vehicle Care 10-57 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 304 10-58 Vehicle Care The Uniform Tire Quality Treadwear controlled conditions on Grading (UTQG) system does specified government test The treadwear grade is a surfaces of asphalt and not apply to deep tread, winter comparative rating based on the tires, compact spare tires, tires concrete.
  • Page 305: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    Vehicle Care 10-59 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 306: Tire Chains

    10-60 Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels the accelerator pedal and grip the WARNING (Continued) steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, and then WARNING control and a crash. Use another gently brake to a stop, well off the type of traction device only if its road, if possible.
  • Page 307 Vehicle Care 10-61 If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place, well off the road, 4. Do not allow passengers to Have your dealer or an authorized if possible.
  • Page 308: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    10-62 Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation. For more information, see Engine Exhaust on page 9 25. 1. Wheel Block 2. Flat Tire WARNING The following information explains To use the wheel blocks, lift the...
  • Page 309 Vehicle Care 10-63 too severely damaged for the tire 6. Air Only Hose (Black) WARNING sealant and compressor kit to be 7. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) effective. See Roadside Assistance Storing the tire sealant and Tire Sealant Program on page 13 5. compressor kit or other Read and follow all of the tire Read and follow the safe handling...
  • Page 310 10-64 Vehicle Care Using the Tire Sealant and If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 4. Remove the valve stem cap from and wheel damage by driving slowly the flat tire by turning it Compressor Kit to Temporarily to a level place. Turn on the hazard counterclockwise.
  • Page 311 Vehicle Care 10-65 8. Press the on/off button (4) to The pressure gauge (5) may 10. Press the on/off button (4) to turn the tire sealant and read higher than the actual tire turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on. pressure while the compressor is compressor kit off.
  • Page 312 10-66 Vehicle Care 18. Stop at a safe location and 20. Dispose of the used sealant check the tire pressure. Refer canister (2) and sealant/air to Steps 1 11 under Using the hose (7) assembly at a local Tire Sealant and Compressor dealer or in accordance with Kit without Sealant to Inflate a local state codes and practices.
  • Page 313 Vehicle Care 10-67 Using the Tire Sealant and See If a Tire Goes Flat on 8. Plug the power plug (3) into the page 10 60 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 314 10-68 Vehicle Care 11. Inflate the tire to the 13. Unplug the power plug (3) from Removal and Installation of the recommended inflation the accessory power outlet in Sealant Canister pressure using the pressure the vehicle. To remove the sealant canister: gauge (5).
  • Page 315: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    Vehicle Care 10-69 To install a new sealant canister: To remove the kit: 1. Align the sealant/air hose (7) 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on with the slot in the air page 2 12. compressor. 2. Push the sealant canister (2) down and turn it clockwise.
  • Page 316: Tire Changing

    10-70 Vehicle Care Tire Changing 3. Turn the retainer nut (1) counterclockwise to remove it. Removing the Spare Tire and Then remove the tool bag Tools tether (2) from the stow rod, the tool bag (3) containing the wheel To access the spare tire and tools: wrench and wheel blocks, and the spare tire (4).
  • Page 317 Vehicle Care 10-71 4. Coin/Pierce Jack damaged. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until the flat tire is repaired 5. Two-Piece Wrench or replaced. This vehicle may have one of the Once you have removed the wheel following: A coin/pierce jack (4), a cover, use the following procedure jack handle extension (3), and a to remove the flat tire and install the...
  • Page 318 10-72 Vehicle Care 2. Turn the wheel wrench 5. If this vehicle is the RS model, Notice: Make sure that the jack counterclockwise once on each locate the front or rear jack lift head is in the correct position wheel nut to loosen it. Do not cover on the rocker molding or you may damage your vehicle.
  • Page 319 Vehicle Care 10-73 WARNING WARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is Lifting a vehicle and getting under lifted on a jack is dangerous. it to do maintenance or repairs is If the vehicle slips off the jack, dangerous without the you could be badly injured or appropriate safety equipment and killed.
  • Page 320 10-74 Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) an emergency, a cloth or a paper towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt. Make sure the jack lift head 10. Remove all of the wheel nuts. notch is placed in the flange 11.
  • Page 321 Vehicle Care 10-75 WARNING WARNING (Continued) Never use oil or grease on bolts aftermarket manufacturer when or nuts because the nuts might using accessory locking wheel come loose. The vehicle's wheel nuts. See Capacities and could fall off, causing a crash. Specifications on page 12 2 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications.
  • Page 322 10-76 Vehicle Care Notice: Wheel covers will not fit on the vehicle's compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, the cover or the spare could be damaged. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools WARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other...
  • Page 323: Compact Spare Tire

    Vehicle Care 10-77 7. Turn the retainer nut clockwise If this vehicle has a compact spare Notice: When the compact spare until tight. tire, it was fully inflated when new; is installed, do not take the however, it can lose air over time. vehicle through an automatic car 8.
  • Page 324: Jump Starting

    10-78 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps The jump start negative grounding could result in costly damage to point (1) for the discharged battery For more information about the the vehicle that would not be is the engine block or an engine vehicle battery, see Battery on covered by the warranty.
  • Page 325 Vehicle Care 10-79 not have a 12-volt system with a 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. WARNING (Continued) negative ground, both vehicles Turn off all lights and can be damaged. accessories in both vehicles, Be sure the battery has enough except the hazard warning 2.
  • Page 326 10-80 Vehicle Care 9. Start the engine in the vehicle Towing WARNING with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at Towing the Vehicle Fans or other moving engine least four minutes. parts can injure you badly. Keep Notice: Incorrectly towing a 10.
  • Page 327: Recreational Vehicle Towing

    Vehicle Care 10-81 How far the vehicle will be Recreational Vehicle Dinghy Towing (With towed. Some vehicles have Automatic Transmission) Towing restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. Recreational vehicle towing refers to towing the vehicle behind another The proper towing equipment.
  • Page 328 10-82 Vehicle Care If the vehicle must be towed, a dolly 3. Turn the ignition to ACC/ should be used. See "Dolly Towing" ACCESSORY. that follows for more information. 4. To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is Dinghy Towing (With Manual being towed, remove fuse 22, Transmission)
  • Page 329: Appearance Care

    Vehicle Care 10-83 Dolly Towing 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a Appearance Care straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for Exterior Care towing. Washing the Vehicle 5. Remove the key from the ignition. To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct 6.
  • Page 330 10-84 Vehicle Care Notice: Avoid using damage the vehicle's finish if they Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts high-pressure washes closer than remain on painted surfaces. Wash 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the the vehicle as soon as possible. Regularly clean bright metal parts vehicle.
  • Page 331 Vehicle Care 10-85 Shutter System blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and Weatherstrips a buildup of vehicle wash/wax Apply silicone grease on treatments may cause wiper weatherstrips to make them last streaking. longer, seal better, and not stick or Replace the wiper blades if they are squeak.
  • Page 332 10-86 Vehicle Care Wheels and Trim Aluminum automatic car wash that uses Underbody Maintenance silicone carbide tire cleaning or Chrome Use plain water to flush dirt and brushes. Damage could occur debris from the vehicle's underbody. Use a soft, clean cloth with mild and the repairs would not be Your dealer or an underbody car soap and water to clean the wheels.
  • Page 333 Vehicle Care 10-87 corrosion. Larger areas of finish hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect To prevent damage, do not clean damage can be corrected in your repellent from all interior surfaces or the interior using the following dealer's body and paint shop. permanent damage may result.
  • Page 334 10-88 Vehicle Care Interior Glass Coated Moldings To clean: 1. Saturate a clean lint-free To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Coated moldings should be cleaned. colorfast cloth with water or club dampened with water. Wipe droplets When lightly soiled, wipe with a soda.
  • Page 335 Vehicle Care 10-89 If the soil is not completely using mild soap. Do not use bleach Cleaners containing these removed, it may be necessary to or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly solvents can permanently change use a commercial upholstery and air dry before next use. the appearance and feel of leather cleaner or spot lifter.
  • Page 336 10-90 Vehicle Care Care of Safety Belts Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the proper floor mat usage: Floor Mats Keep belts clean and dry. The original equipment floor Pull up on the rear of the floor mat mats were designed for your to unlock each retainer and remove.
  • Page 337: Service And Maintenance

    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 338: 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 339 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Visually inspect windshield wiper Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required blades for wear, cracking, Services Every 12 000 km/ When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL or contamination. See Exterior 7,500 mi SOON DIC message or Code 82 Care on page 10 83.
  • Page 340 11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect steering, Check starter switch. See Starter Check accelerator pedal for suspension, and chassis Switch Check on page 10 25. damage, high effort, or binding. components for damaged, loose, Replace if needed. Check automatic transmission or missing parts or signs of shift lock control function.
  • Page 341 Service and Maintenance 11-5 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 342 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 15.
  • Page 343 Service and Maintenance 11-7 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 344: Services

    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 345: And Care

    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 346 11-10 Service and Maintenance Hoses Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread or sidewall; or a bulge or Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control split in the tire. be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride.
  • Page 347 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Wheel Alignment Windshield Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for For safety, appearance, and the Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver best viewing, keep the windshield and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance.
  • Page 348: Recommended Fluids

    11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids 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 9. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
  • Page 349: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Release Pawl Category LB or GC-LB. Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No.
  • Page 350 11-14 Service and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 13271191 CF176 Spark Plugs 1.4L L4 Engine 55576026 41 117 1.8L L4 Engine 55580961 41 120 Wiper Blades Driver 60.0 cm (23.6 in) 96910777 Passenger 45.0 cm (17.7 in) 96910780...
  • Page 351: Maintenance Records

    Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 352 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 353 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 354 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 355: Technical Data

    Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
  • Page 356: Vehicle Data

    12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 12 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
  • Page 357 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid Automatic 6 Speed 4.0 L 4.2 qt Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
  • Page 358 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 1.4L L4 Engine 1.8L L4 Engine I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 359: Customer Information

    Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
  • Page 360 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be...
  • Page 361: Customer Assistance Offices

    Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
  • Page 362: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    Online Owner Experience 1-800-263-3777 (English) (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com 1-800-263-7854 (French) (Warranty Tracking 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Information): Track the vehicle s The Chevrolet online owner Telephone devices (TTYs)) warranty information. experience is a one-stop resource Roadside Assistance: that allows interaction with (Recall Information): View...
  • Page 363: Program

    GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call (Canada) chevroletowner.ca Reimbursement Program 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
  • Page 364 13-6 Customer Information Model, year, color, and license Flat Tire Change: Service to Chevrolet and General Motors of plate number of the vehicle. change a flat tire with the spare Canada Limited reserve the right to tire. The spare tire, if equipped,...
  • Page 365: Program

    Customer Information 13-7 Alternative Service: If Services Specific to If the vehicle cannot be scheduled assistance cannot be provided into the service department Canadian-Purchased Vehicles right away, the Roadside immediately, keep driving it until it Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement Assistance advisor may give can be scheduled for service, is approximately $5 Canadian.
  • Page 366 13-8 Customer Information Several Courtesy Transportation destination with minimal interruption Courtesy Rental Vehicle options are available to assist in of your daily schedule. This includes Your dealer may arrange to provide reducing inconvenience when one-way or round-trip shuttle service you with a courtesy rental vehicle or warranty repairs are required.
  • Page 367: Collision Damage Repair

    Customer Information 13-9 Additional Program value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the GM New Information collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any All program options, such as shuttle related failures are not covered by Collision Parts service, may not be available at...
  • Page 368 13-10 Customer Information center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: technicians and comparable company may require you to have Driver name, address, and equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. Genuine GM Original Equipment Insuring the Vehicle Driver license number.
  • Page 369: Service Publications Ordering Information

    Customer Information 13-11 Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Repair Process you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that Owner Information...
  • Page 370: Reporting Safety Defects

    13-12 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 371: Government

    Customer Information 13-13 Reporting Safety Defects Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Vehicle Data to the Canadian Chevrolet Motor Division Recording and Chevrolet Customer Assistance Government Privacy Center If you live in Canada, and you P.O. Box 33170 The vehicle has a number of...
  • Page 372: Event Data Recorders

    13-14 Customer Information Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a if the vehicle is leased, with the better understanding of the consent of the lessee; in response This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and to an official request by police or event data recorder (EDR).
  • Page 373: Infotainment System

    Customer Information 13-15 OnStar Terms and Conditions and Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Privacy Statement on the OnStar Identification (RFID) Statement website. RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that Infotainment System vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that pressure monitoring and ignition comply with Part 15 of the Federal...
  • Page 374 13-16 Customer Information NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 375: Onstar Services

    OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Push 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 376: 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 377: Connections

    OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands 2. Say Repeat. System responds Destination Download: Push with the last direction given, then During a Planned Route then request the Advisor to responds with OnStar ready, download directions to the Cancel Route then a tone. navigation system in the vehicle.
  • Page 378 14-4 OnStar 2. Say Call. System responds: End a Call Place a Call Using a Stored Please say the name or number Number Push . System responds: Call to call. ended. 1. Push . System responds: 3. Say the entire number without OnStar ready.
  • Page 379: Diagnostics

    OnStar 14-5 Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Information Automatic Crash Response, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, and Push to request account transfer...
  • Page 380 14-6 OnStar OnStar service cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on TTY Users your vehicle is in a place where page 13 15 for information OnStar has the ability to OnStar has an agreement with a regarding Part 15 of the Federal communicate to the deaf, wireless service provider for service Communications Commission (FCC)
  • Page 381 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 382 14-8 OnStar Vehicle and Power Issues Third parties may unlawfully THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED intercept or access transmissions AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF OnStar services require a vehicle and private communications without ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR electrical system, wireless service, consent.
  • Page 383 OnStar 14-9 unzip: Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, 2. Redistributions in binary form Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, (compiled executables) must This is version 2005-Feb-10 Rich Wales, Mike White reproduce the above copyright of the Info-ZIP copyright and notice, definition, disclaimer, and license.
  • Page 384 14-10 OnStar Such altered versions also must not be misrepresented as being Info-ZIP releases including, but not limited to, labeling of the altered versions with the names Info-ZIP (or any variation thereof, including, but not limited to, different capitalizations), Pocket UnZip, WiZ or MacZip without the explicit permission of Info-ZIP.
  • Page 385 INDEX Airbags Audio System Adding Equipment to the Radio Reception ....7-12 Accessories and Vehicle ..... .3-28 Theft-Deterrent Feature .
  • Page 386 INDEX Brake Check System Warning Light ..5-15 Engine Light ....5-13 Calibration ..... . 5-4 Brakes .
  • Page 387 INDEX Clutch, Hydraulic ... . . 10-13 Customer Assistance ..13-4 Door Collision Damage Repair ..13-9 Offices .
  • Page 388 INDEX Engine (cont'd) Fluid Oil Life System ... . . 10-12 Automatic Transmission ..10-13 Electrical Equipment, Oil Messages ....5-28 Brakes .
  • Page 389 INDEX Fuses Glove Box ..... . 4-1 High-Beam On Light ... 5-20 Engine Compartment GM Mobility Reimbursement Highway Hypnosis .
  • Page 390 INDEX Lamps (cont'd) Lights (cont'd) Messages ....5-29 High/Low Beam Changer ..6-2 Jump Starting ....10-78 Low Fuel Warning .
  • Page 391: Object Detection Systems

    INDEX Messages (cont'd) Lamp ......5-29 Maintenance Navigation Object Detection System ..5-30 ® Records .
  • Page 392 INDEX ® OnStar Additional Power Information ....14-5 Door Locks ....2-11 Park ®...
  • Page 393 INDEX Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Roof System ......2-3 Sunroof ..... . .2-20 Radio Frequency Remote Vehicle Start .
  • Page 394 i-10 INDEX Seats Service (cont'd) Start Vehicle, Remote ..2-9 Adjustment, Front ....3-3 Publications Ordering Starter Switch Check ..10-25 Head Restraints .
  • Page 395 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont'd) Trailer Sealant and Compressor Towing ......9-54 Tachometer ..... 5-9 Kit, Storing .
  • Page 396 i-12 INDEX Vehicle Warning Alarm System ....2-14 Brake System Light ...5-15 Canadian Owners ....iii Warning Lights, Gauges, and Control .

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