Page 1 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Seats and Restraints ..3-1 Lighting .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Driving and Operating ..9-1 Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 Driving Information .
Page 3 à l'adresse the features found on your vehicle. this manual including, but not limited suivante: For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, substitute the name General Helm, Incorporated the CHEVROLET Emblem, Motors of Canada Limited for...
Page 4: Index
Introduction Using this Manual Warning or Caution indicates a Symbols hazard that could result in injury To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and or death. the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of back of the manual.
Page 5: Onstar
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Certified Technician : LATCH System Child Restraints Here are some additional symbols : Charging System that may be found on the vehicle : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Cruise Control and what they mean. For more : Oil Pressure information on the symbol, refer to : Engine Coolant Temperature...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Windshield Wiper/Washer ..1-14 Performance and Maintenance Climate Controls ... . . 1-15 Traction Control Transmission ....1-15 System (TCS) .
Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 9: Information
In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 5. Exterior Lamp Controls on R. Ignition Positions (Key Access) page 6 1. on page 9 15. B. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Fog Lamps on page 6 5. S.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive Remote Keyless Entry This key is also used for the ignition, if the vehicle does not have (RKE) System Information pushbutton start. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) This section provides a brief : Press to unlock the driver door transmitter will work up to 20 m overview about some of the or all doors.
Page 11: Remote Vehicle Start
In Brief Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start To lock or unlock the doors from the inside: To cancel a remote start: With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold Starting the Vehicle until the parking lamps turn off.
Page 12 In Brief Windows Express Window Operation Windows with an express-down or express-up feature allow the window to be lowered or raised without holding the switch. If equipped, the driver window may also have express-up. Pull a window switch up or push it down all the way, release it, and the window goes up or down automatically.
Page 13 In Brief Seat Adjustment Seat Height Adjuster Power Seats Manual Front Seats Press and hold the top or bottom of To adjust a power seat, if equipped: the switch to raise or lower the seat. Move the seat forward or To adjust a manual seat: Release the switch when the rearward by sliding the control...
Page 14 In Brief Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright position: Manual Reclining Seatbacks 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 15: Memory Features
In Brief Power Reclining Seatbacks Memory Features transmitter when the ignition is placed in OFF. These automatically stored positions are referred to as RKE Memory positions. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2 3. Storing Button Memory Positions To save positions into Button Memory: 1.
Page 16: Heated Seats
1-10 In Brief To automatically recall RKE Memory To activate, place the ignition in Heated Seats positions, unlock the driver door OFF and open the driver door. If the with the RKE transmitter, and open driver door is already open, placing the driver door.
Page 17: Safety Belts
In Brief 1-11 and then to the off setting. The Safety Belts Passenger Sensing lights indicate three for the highest System setting and one for the lowest. See Heated Front Seats on page 3 10. Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints The passenger sensing system for all occupants are installed and turns off the front outboard...
Page 18: Mirror Adjustment
1-12 In Brief Mirror Adjustment Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Adjustment Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle. Manual Rearview Mirror For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind.
Page 19 In Brief 1-13 Interior Lighting Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading Dome Lamps lamps located in the overhead console and the headliner. Rear Reading Lamps : Press the button near each lamp to turn it on or off. For more information, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 5.
Page 20: Exterior Lighting
1-14 In Brief Exterior Lighting Windshield Wiper/Washer : Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights : Turns on the headlamps The windshield wiper/washer lever together with the following: is located on the right side of the Sidemarker Lamps steering column.
Page 21: Climate Controls
In Brief 1-15 INT: Move the lever up to INT for Climate Controls Transmission intermittent wipes, then turn the The heating, cooling, and ventilation Driver Shift Control (DSC) INT band up for more frequent for the vehicle can be controlled wipes or down for less frequent This position allows you to change with this system.
Page 22: Vehicle Features
1-16 In Brief Vehicle Features Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices Vehicles with an XM satellite radio This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Radio(s) tuner and a valid XM satellite radio auxiliary input and a USB port subscription can receive XM located in the center console.
Page 23 In Brief 1-17 See Bluetooth (Overview) on Cruise Control : Press to silence the page 7 38 or Bluetooth (Voice vehicle speakers only. Press again Recognition) on page 7 43 or to turn the sound on. For vehicles Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, page 7 40.
Page 24 1-18 In Brief SET/ : Move the thumbwheel down Driver Information C. MENU: Press to display the to set a speed and activate cruise Trip/Fuel menu and the Vehicle Center (DIC) control or to make the vehicle Information menu. This button is decelerate.
Page 25 In Brief 1-19 Power Outlets Vent/Close: Press and hold the rear of the switch (B) to vent the The accessory power outlets can be sunroof. Press and hold the front of used to plug in electrical equipment, the switch to close. such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Page 26: Eassist Features
1-20 In Brief eAssist Features The eco setting maximizes The eAssist system uses a high efficiency allowing more frequent, voltage battery, which is cooled with and longer engine stops than the air drawn from the vehicle interior. ® eAssist Overview comfort setting.
Page 27 In Brief 1-21 High Voltage Safety Driver Efficiency Gauge Automatic Engine Start/ Information Stop Feature Vehicles with eAssist have a Vehicles with eAssist have an standard 12-volt battery and a high automatic engine start/stop feature. voltage battery. Only a trained After the engine is started and has service technician with the proper reached operating temperature, the...
Page 28: Maintenance
1-22 In Brief AUTO STOP on the tachometer Battery Performance and signifies that the engine is in auto Maintenance This vehicle has a standard 12-volt stop mode. See Tachometer on battery. Refer to the replacement page 5 9 for more information. number on the original battery label A chime will sound when the driver Traction Control...
Page 29 In Brief 1-23 ® StabiliTrak System Tire Pressure Monitor During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear The StabiliTrak system assists with This vehicle may have a Tire when the vehicle is first started and directional control of the vehicle in Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
Page 30: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
1-24 In Brief Tire Sealant and Engine Oil Life System 3. Press the SET/CLR button to reset the oil life at 100%. Compressor Kit The engine oil life system calculates 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. engine oil life based on vehicle use This vehicle may come with a spare and displays the CHANGE ENGINE See Engine Oil Life System on...
Page 31: Onstar Overview
Advisor Mexico: 01-800-466-0800 conditions are appropriate, use for Emergency, Security, Navigation, cruise control. As the owner of a new Chevrolet, Connection, and Diagnostic you are automatically enrolled in the Always follow posted speed Services. See OnStar Overview on Roadside Assistance program.
Page 32 1-26 In Brief NOTES...
Page 33: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Doors Windows Trunk ......2-10 Windows ..... 2-15 Windows Power Windows .
Page 34: Keys And Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or make the The key that is part of the Remote Press the button on the RKE vehicle move.
Page 35: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry (Lock): Press to lock all doors. (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to See Radio Frequency Statement on The transmitter functions will work indicate locking, see Locking page 13 22 for information up to 20 m (65 ft) away from the...
Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows Starting the Vehicle with a Low Pressing will disarm the (Remote Vehicle Start): For Transmitter Battery theft-deterrent system. See vehicles with this feature, press Anti-theft Alarm System on If the transmitter battery is weak, the and then press and hold within page 2 11.
Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows Battery Replacement 3. Remove the battery by pushing mode. Once the key is turned to on the battery and sliding it ON/RUN, the climate control system Replace the battery if the DIC toward the key blade. will turn on at the setting the vehicle indicates that battery replacement is was last set to.
Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Immediately after completing For example, if the engine has Conditions in Which Remote Start been running for five minutes, and Will Not Work Step 2, press and hold until 10 minutes are added, the engine the turn signal lamps flash, or for The remote vehicle start feature will will run for a total of 15 minutes.
Page 39: Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Door Locks To lock or unlock the doors from WARNING (Continued) the outside: WARNING Press on the Remote Young children who get into Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Unlocked doors can be unlocked vehicles may be See Remote Keyless Entry dangerous.
Page 40: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks Door Ajar Reminder A chime will sound and the appropriate door message will display if one of the doors is not fully closed. This happens when the ignition is on and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park) or N (Neutral).
Page 41: Safety Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows The power door unlock function can Safety Locks Press to activate the rear door be programmed through prompts safety locks. The indicator light in displayed on the Driver Information the switch will illuminate. Center (DIC). See Vehicle Press again to deactivate the Personalization on page 5 33.
Page 42: Doors
2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors WARNING (Continued) Trunk Adjust the Climate Control System to a setting that brings in only outside air and WARNING set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Exhaust gases can enter the Control Systems in the vehicle if it is driven with the Index.
Page 43: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Emergency Trunk Release The emergency trunk release Vehicle Security handle is only intended to aid a Handle This vehicle has theft-deterrent person trapped in a latched trunk, features; however, they do not make enabling them to open the trunk it impossible to steal.
Page 44: Immobilizer Operation
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Disarming the System Immobilizer the system. Only the correct key starts the vehicle. The vehicle may To disarm the system, do one of See Radio Frequency Statement on not start if the key is damaged. the following: page 13 22 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal...
Page 45: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 If the engine still does not start, and Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors the key appears to be undamaged or the light continues to stay on, try Convex Mirrors another ignition key. If the engine still does not start with WARNING the other key, the vehicle needs service.
Page 46: Interior Mirrors
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Heated Mirrors Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror For vehicles with heated mirrors: Manual Rearview Mirror To adjust the inside rearview mirror, (Rear Window Defogger): hold the rearview mirror in the Press to heat the mirrors. To adjust the inside rearview mirror, center and move it to view the area hold the rearview mirror in the...
Page 47: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Windows This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. WARNING To reduce the sound, open either a front window or the sunroof Never leave a child, a helpless (if equipped).
Page 48: Power Windows
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Windows Express Window Operation Windows with an express-down or WARNING express-up feature allow the window to be lowered or raised without Children could be seriously holding the switch. If equipped, the injured or killed if caught in the driver window may also have path of a closing window.
Page 49: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 The window will return to normal 4. Continue holding the switch up Press to activate the window operation once the obstruction or for approximately two seconds lockout. The indicator light in the condition is removed. after the window is completely switch will illuminate.
Page 50: Roof
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Roof Open/Close: Press and hold the at the point of the obstruction. The front or rear of switch (A) to open or sunroof then returns to the full-open close the sunroof. The sunshade position. Sunroof automatically opens with the sunroof, but must be closed On vehicles with a sunroof, the...
Page 51 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety System Check ..3-20 Child Restraints Safety Belt Care ... . . 3-20 Older Children ....3-36 Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Infants and Young...
Page 52: Seats And
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seat The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the WARNING outboard seating positions. 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 Seats and Restraints Pull and push on the head restraint Rear Seat To lower the head restraint, press after the button is released to make the button, located on the top of The vehicle's rear seats have sure that it is locked in place. the seatback, and push the head adjustable head restraints in the restraint down.
Page 54: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Front Seats Seat Height Adjuster Seat Adjustment WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do To adjust a manual seat: not want to.
Page 55: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment To adjust a power seat, if equipped: Lumbar Adjustment Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.
Page 56: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) WARNING WARNING For proper protection when the If either seatback is not locked, it Sitting in a reclined position when vehicle is in motion, have the could move forward in a sudden the vehicle is in motion can be seatback upright.
Page 57: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints 2. Push and pull on the seatback Memory Seats to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks To recline a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever. On vehicles with the memory 2. Move the seatback to the feature, the 1 and 2 buttons on desired position, and then the outboard side of the driver seat...
Page 58 Seats and Restraints The vehicle will also automatically Recalling Button Memory Every time the ignition is placed save driver seat and outside mirror Positions in OFF, the positions of the driver positions to the current driver seat and outside mirrors are To recall the manually saved Button Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) automatically stored to the RKE...
Page 59 Seats and Restraints To stop recall movement, press one Easy Exit Driver Seat To stop recall movement, press one of the memory, power mirror, of the memory or power seat This feature moves the seat or power seat controls. controls. rearward allowing the driver more room to exit the vehicle.
Page 60: Heated Front Seats
3-10 Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. WARNING Remote Start Heated Seats If you cannot feel temperature When it is cold outside, the change or pain to the skin, the heated seats can be turned on seat heater may cause burns...
Page 61: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints 3-11 Rear Seats Folding the Seatback Either side of the seatback can be folded down for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts.
Page 62: Rear Seat Armrest
3-12 Seats and Restraints Raising the Seatback To raise a seatback: Rear Seat Armrest 1. Lift the seatback up and push it WARNING rearward to lock it in place. Make sure the safety belt is in If either seatback is not locked, it the belt guide and is not twisted could move forward in a sudden or caught in the seatback.
Page 63: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work WARNING (Continued) This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts It is extremely dangerous to ride properly. It also describes some in a cargo area, inside or outside things not to do with safety belts.
Page 64: How To Wear Safety Belts
3-14 Seats and Restraints There is more time to stop because Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why How to Wear Safety Belts you stop over a longer distance and, should I have to wear safety Properly when worn properly, your strongest belts? bones take the forces from the This section is only for people of...
Page 65: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints 3-15 Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt shoulder and across the chest. All seating positions in the vehicle These parts of the body are best have a lap-shoulder belt. able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if The following instructions explain there is a sudden stop or crash.
Page 66 3-16 Seats and Restraints The lap-shoulder belt may lock if Pull up on the latch plate to you pull the belt across you very make sure it is secure. quickly. If this happens, let the Position the release button on belt go back slightly to unlock it.
Page 67 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Adjust the height so the shoulder After the adjuster is set to the portion of the belt is on the shoulder desired position, try to move it down and not falling off of it. The belt without pushing the release button should be close to, but not to make sure it has locked into...
Page 68 3-18 Seats and Restraints Rear Safety Belt Comfort There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. Guides Here is how to install a comfort This vehicle may have rear shoulder guide to the safety belt: belt comfort guides.
Page 69: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3-19 Safety Belt Use During WARNING (Continued) Pregnancy and across the chest. These parts Safety belts work for everyone, of the body are best able to take including pregnant women. Like all belt restraining forces. occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.
Page 70: Safety Belt Extender
3-20 Seats and Restraints The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check Safety Belt Care to protect the mother. When a safety Now and then, check that the safety Keep belts clean and dry. belt is worn properly, it is more likely belt reminder light, safety belts, that the fetus will not be hurt in a buckles, latch plates, retractors, and...
Page 71: Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints 3-21 Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a The vehicle has the following But the safety belt assemblies that Crash airbags: were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
Page 72 3-22 Seats and Restraints The vehicle may have the following the risk of injury from the force of an WARNING (Continued) airbags: inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job. Seat-mounted side impact Everyone in the vehicle should airbags for the second row Here are the most important things wear a safety belt properly,...
Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-23 WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) The driver should sit as far back Neither the vehicle's safety belt as possible while still maintaining system nor its airbag system is control of the vehicle. designed for them. Young children and infants need the Occupants should not lean on or There is an airbag readiness light protection that a child restraint...
Page 74: Where Are The Airbags
3-24 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The driver knee airbag is below the Driver Side Shown, Passenger steering column. The front outboard Side Similar passenger knee airbag is below the The seat-mounted side impact The driver frontal airbag is in the glove box.
Page 75: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-25 When Should an Airbag WARNING (Continued) Inflate? or even death. The path of an Frontal airbags are designed to inflating airbag must be kept inflate in moderate to severe frontal clear. Do not put anything or near frontal crashes to help between an occupant and an reduce the potential for severe airbag, and do not attach or put...
Page 76: What Makes An Airbag
3-26 Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags may inflate at moderate frontal impact and a more Both roof rail airbags will inflate different crash speeds depending on severe frontal impact. For moderate when either side of the vehicle is whether the vehicle hits an object frontal impacts, dual-stage airbags struck or if the sensing system straight on or at an angle, and...
Page 77: How Does An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-27 How Does an Airbag What Will You See after WARNING Restrain? an Airbag Inflates? When an airbag inflates, there In moderate to severe frontal or After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air. This dust near frontal collisions, even belted seat-mounted side impact airbags could cause breathing problems...
Page 78: Passenger Sensing
3-28 Seats and Restraints Let only qualified technicians You can lock the doors, and turn off In many crashes severe enough to work on the airbag systems. the interior lamps and hazard inflate the airbag, windshields are Improper service can mean that warning flashers by using the broken by vehicle deformation.
Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-29 When the system check is We recommend that children be WARNING (Continued) complete, either the word ON or secured in a rear seat, including: an the word OFF will be visible. See infant or a child riding in a passenger frontal airbag inflates Passenger Airbag Status Indicator rear-facing child restraint;...
Page 80 3-30 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is The passenger sensing system is Everyone in the vehicle who has designed to turn off the front designed to turn on the front outgrown child restraints should outboard passenger frontal airbag outboard passenger frontal airbag wear a safety belt properly and knee airbag if:...
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-31 If the On Indicator Is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child 6. Restart the vehicle. restraint and restarting the Child Restraint The passenger sensing system may vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, or may not turn off the airbags for a If a child restraint has been installed turn the vehicle off.
Page 82 3-32 Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an Use the following steps to allow the Additional Factors Affecting system to detect that person and Adult-Size Occupant System Operation enable the front outboard passenger Safety belts help keep the frontal airbag and knee airbag: passenger in position on the seat 1.
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-33 A wet seat can affect the If the passenger seat gets wet, dry WARNING performance of the passenger the seat immediately. If the airbag sensing system. Here is how: readiness light is lit, do not install a Stowing of articles under the child restraint or allow anyone to The passenger sensing system...
Page 84: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
3-34 Seats and Restraints Servicing the Adding Equipment to the WARNING Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle For up to 10 seconds after the Airbags affect how the vehicle Adding accessories that change the vehicle is turned off and the should be serviced. There are parts vehicle's frame, bumper system, battery is disconnected, an airbag of the airbag system in several...
Page 85: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-35 In addition, the vehicle has a If your vehicle needs to be modified Airbag System Check passenger sensing system for the because you have a disability and The airbag system does not need front outboard passenger position, you have questions about whether regularly scheduled maintenance which includes sensors that are...
Page 86: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash
3-36 Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System Have the vehicle serviced right Child Restraints away. See Airbag Readiness Light Parts after a Crash on page 5 11 for more information. Older Children Vehicles with eAssist have a high WARNING voltage battery and a standard 12 volt battery.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Does the lap belt fit low and The manufacturer's instructions that It should never be worn over the snug on the hips, touching the come with the booster seat state the abdomen, which could cause thighs? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that severe or even fatal internal return to the booster seat.
Page 88 3-38 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING WARNING (Continued) Never allow more than one child Never allow a child to wear the That could cause serious or fatal to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt with the shoulder belt injuries.
Page 89: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-39 Infants and Young Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children For example, in a crash at only and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs safety belt system nor its airbag 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) protection! This includes infants and...
Page 90 3-40 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of WARNING WARNING (Continued) add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which Children who are up against, If you must secure a are purchased by the vehicle or very close to, any airbag when forward-facing child restraint in owner, are available in four basic it inflates can be seriously injured...
Page 91: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-41 The restraint manufacturer's Child Restraint Systems WARNING instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A young child's hip bones are still height limitations for a particular so small that the vehicle's regular child restraint. In addition, there safety belt may not remain low on are many kinds of restraints the hip bones, as it should.
Page 92 3-42 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat...
Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Children can be endangered in a In some areas of the United States Securing the Child Within the crash if the child restraint is not and Canada, Certified Child Child Restraint properly secured in the vehicle. Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) are available to inspect WARNING...
Page 94: Where To Put The Restraint
3-44 Seats and Restraints Where to Put the WARNING WARNING (Continued) Restraint A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints According to accident statistics, restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the children and infants are safer when or killed if the right front airbag is off.
Page 95: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-45 Depending on where you place the Lower Anchors and In order to use the LATCH system child restraint and the size of the in the vehicle, you need a child Tethers for Children child restraint, you may not be able restraint that has LATCH (LATCH System) to access adjacent safety belt...
Page 96 3-46 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) 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 attached.
Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Lower Anchor and Top Tether To assist in locating the lower The top tether anchors are under anchors, each rear anchor position the covers, behind the rear seat, on Anchor Locations has a label, near the crease the filler panel.
Page 98: System
3-48 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint Notice: Do not let the LATCH WARNING (Continued) attachments rub against the Designed for the LATCH vehicle s safety belts. This may System restraint to a single anchor could damage these parts. If necessary, cause the anchor or attachment move buckled safety belts to WARNING...
Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-49 If you need to install child restraints B. Center Rear Seating Position This system is designed to make in both the center and driver side and Lower Anchors 3 and 4 installation of child restraints easier. position, the one in the center When using lower anchors, do not C.
Page 100 3-50 Seats and Restraints If the head restraint 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten interferes with the proper the top tether according to installation of the child the child restraint restraint, the head restraint instructions and the may be removed. See following instructions: Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation at the...
Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-51 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
Page 102 3-52 Seats and Restraints Head Restraint Removal and 4. When the child restraint is removed, reinstall the head Reinstallation restraint before the seating The rear outboard head restraints position is used. can be removed if they interfere with the proper installation of the child WARNING restraint.
Page 103: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints 3-53 To reinstall the head restraint: 2. Push the head restraint down. Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash If necessary, press the height adjustment release button to further lower the head restraint. WARNING See Head Restraints on page 3 2.
Page 104: Securing Child Restraints
3-54 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 the vehicle's safety belt through be attached.
Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-55 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 106: Securing Child Restraints
3-56 Seats and Restraints To remove the child restraint, and knee airbag under certain WARNING (Continued) unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and conditions. See Passenger Sensing let it return to the stowed position. System on page 3 28 and passenger airbag inflates and the If the top tether is attached to a Passenger Airbag Status Indicator passenger seat is in a forward...
Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-57 If the child restraint has the LATCH 1. Move the seat as far back as it system, see Lower Anchors and will go before securing the Tethers for Children (LATCH forward-facing child restraint. System) on page 3 45 for how and When the passenger sensing where to install the child restraint system has turned off the front...
Page 108 3-58 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
Page 109: Instrument Panel Storage
Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Glove Box ....4-2 Cupholders .
Page 110: Glove Box
Storage Glove Box The vehicle may have removable Rear Seat cupholders. To remove the Pull the handle up to open. cupholders: 1. Pull and hold the tab at the Cupholders rear of the cupholders. Center Console 2. Lift up and rearward. To reinstall, place the two forward tabs into the slots and push down on the rear of the cupholder.
Page 111: Sunglasses Storage
Storage Sunglasses Storage Center Console Storage The armrest can be adjusted to a rearward, middle, and forward position. Pull or push the front of the armrest to adjust to the desired position. If the vehicle has removable cupholders, there is storage under them.
Page 112: Additional Storage Features
Storage Additional Storage Convenience Net Features For vehicles with a convenience net, it is located in the trunk and used to store small loads. The net should Cargo Tie-Downs not be used to store heavy loads. There are cargo tie downs in the Attach the loops on each side of the trunk.
Page 113 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status Information Displays Indicator ....5-12 Center Stack Display ..5-22 Controls Charging System Light .
Page 114: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Tire Messages ....5-31 Controls 3. Pull or push the steering wheel Transmission Messages ..5-32 closer or away from you. Vehicle Reminder Steering Wheel 4.
Page 115: Steering Wheel Controls
Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls (Push to Talk): (Thumbwheel Control): For vehicles with an OnStar, Use this control to select a radio Bluetooth, or navigation system, band or audio source. press to interact with those systems. to select the next or See Bluetooth (Overview) on previous favorite radio station, page 7 38 or Bluetooth (Voice...
Page 116: Windshield Wiper/Washer
Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer INT: (Intermittent Wipes): Move additional wipes may occur the lever up to INT for intermittent depending on how long the windshield washer had been wipes, then turn the INT band activated. See Washer Fluid on up for more frequent wipes or down page 10 18 for information on filling for less frequent wipes.
Page 117: Compass
Instruments and Controls Wipe Parking ability to receive a satellite signal. ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. See Backglass Antenna on See Overview (Radio with CD and If the ignition is turned to LOCK/ page 7 23 and Satellite Radio Touchscreen) on page 7 5 or OFF while the wipers are on LO, HI, Antenna on page 7 23 for the Overview (Radio with CD) on...
Page 118: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Setting the 12/24 Hour Format 12/24 HR Format: Press the 12 HR turning off the vehicle. See Retained screen button for standard time; Accessory Power (RAP) on 1. Press the CONFIG button and press the 24 HR screen button for page 9 21.
Page 119: 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 120: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English eAssist Shown, Metric eAssist Similar...
Page 121: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls Speedometer The trip odometer is accessed and A slight bump may be felt when the reset through the Driver Information transmission is determining the The speedometer shows the Center (DIC). See Driver most fuel efficient operating range. vehicle's speed in either kilometers Information Center (DIC) on per hour (km/h) or miles per...
Page 122: Driver Efficiency Gauge
5-10 Instruments and Controls An arrow on the fuel gauge Driver Efficiency Gauge Safety Belt Reminders indicates the side of the vehicle Driver Safety Belt Reminder the fuel door is on. Light Here are four things that some owners ask about. These are There is a driver safety belt normal and do not indicate a reminder light on the instrument...
Page 123: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Passenger Safety Belt To turn off the warning light and/or WARNING chime, remove the object from the Reminder Light seat or buckle the safety belt. If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or Airbag Readiness Light comes on while driving, it means This light shows if there is an...
Page 124: Passenger Airbag Status
5-12 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status will light either ON or OFF to let WARNING you know the status of the front Indicator outboard passenger frontal airbag If the airbag readiness light ever and knee airbag. The vehicle has a passenger comes on and stays on, it means sensing system.
Page 125: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Charging System Light Malfunction Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is Indicator Lamp apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage A computer system called OBD II to the vehicle. This system assists (On-Board Diagnostics-Second the service technician in correctly Generation) monitors the operation...
Page 126 5-14 Instruments and Controls Check that good quality fuel is Modifications to these systems If the light continues to flash, stop used. Poor fuel quality causes could lead to costly repairs not and park the vehicle. Turn the the engine not to run as covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 127: Warning Light
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Emissions Inspection and while the engine is off. See your Brake System dealer for assistance in verifying Maintenance Programs Warning Light proper operation of the Some local governments may have malfunction indicator lamp. The vehicle brake system consists programs to inspect the on-vehicle of two hydraulic circuits.
Page 128: Electric Parking Brake Light
5-16 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving, Electric Parking Service Electric Parking pull off the road and stop carefully. Brake Light Brake Light The pedal may be harder to push or it can go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop.
Page 129: Traction Off Light
Instruments and Controls 5-17 Antilock Brake System If the regular brake system warning This light comes on when the light is not on, the vehicle still has Traction Control System (TCS) has (ABS) Warning Light brakes, but not antilock brakes. been turned off by pressing and If the regular brake system warning releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak...
Page 130: Stabilitrak ® Off Light
5-18 Instruments and Controls ® StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak System (TCS)/ system have been disabled. Check ® StabiliTrak Light the DIC messages to determine which feature(s) is no longer functioning and whether it is because of the driver turning off the feature(s), or because the system is...
Page 131: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls 5-19 For vehicles with an uplevel or Engine Coolant Notice: Driving with the engine eAssist cluster, this light comes on coolant temperature warning light Temperature in the Driver information on could cause the vehicle to Warning Light Center (DIC).
Page 132: Tire Pressure Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure Light the pressure value shown on the vehicle serviced. Always follow Tire and Loading Information label. the maintenance schedule for See Tire Pressure on page 10 46. changing engine oil. When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a...
Page 133: Low Fuel Warning Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light High-Beam On Light This light, below the fuel gauge, The immobilizer light should come This light comes on when the comes on briefly when the engine is on briefly as the engine is started. high-beam headlamps are in use.
Page 134: Lamps On Reminder
5-22 Instruments and Controls Lamps On Reminder For vehicles with the uplevel or Information Displays eAssist cluster, this telltale will be shown in the Driver Information Center Stack Display Center (DIC) screen. Infotainment and Vehicle Door Ajar Light Personalization information displays in the center stack screen.
Page 135: Driver Information
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Trip 2 Driver Information DIC Buttons Power Flow (eAssist Only) Center (DIC) Fuel Range The DIC displays information about the vehicle. It also displays warning Average Fuel Economy and messages if a system problem is Instantaneous Fuel Economy detected.
Page 136 5-24 Instruments and Controls Power Flow (eAssist Only) The fuel economy can be reset by Timer pressing SET/CLR while the This display shows the operating This display can be used as a timer. Average Fuel Economy display mode of the eAssist system and the To start the timer, press SET/CLR is showing.
Page 137 Instruments and Controls 5-25 Vehicle Information Menu Tire Pressure When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Items The display will show a vehicle with message will appear on the display. the approximate pressures of all Press MENU on the turn signal See Engine Oil Messages on four tires.
Page 138: Vehicle Messages
5-26 Instruments and Controls Battery Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and Charging Messages This display, available on some Messages displayed on the DIC vehicles, shows the current battery indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE voltage. If the voltage is in the some action that may be needed normal range, the value will display.
Page 139: Brake System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-27 LOW BATTERY SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST Compass Messages This message is displayed when the This message may be displayed battery voltage is low. See Battery when there is a problem with the This message is displayed when the on page 10 21.
Page 140: Engine Cooling System
5-28 Instruments and Controls HOOD OPEN Engine Cooling System COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD COOLANT Messages This message will display when the hood is open. Close the hood This message will display if the A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH completely. coolant is low. See Engine Coolant ENGINE TEMP on page 10 14.
Page 141: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-29 Engine Oil Messages OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON is on, but maximum acceleration This message displays if low oil and speed may be reduced. This message displays when the pressure levels occur.
Page 142: Key And Lock Messages
5-30 Instruments and Controls Key and Lock Messages AUTOMATIC LIGHT Ride Control System CONTROL OFF Messages NO REMOTE DETECTED This message is displayed when the SERVICE TRACTION This message displays when the automatic light control has been CONTROL transmitter battery is weak on turned off.
Page 143: Anti-Theft Alarm System
Instruments and Controls 5-31 Anti-theft Alarm System Starting the Vehicle Tire Messages Messages Messages TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE THEFT ATTEMPTED JUMP START ACTIVE WAIT TO START On vehicles with the Tire Pressure This message displays if the vehicle Monitor System (TPMS), this detects a tamper condition.
Page 144: Transmission Messages
5-32 Instruments and Controls You can receive more than one tire Transmission Messages TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE pressure message at a time. To ENGINE SERVICE TRANSMISSION read the other messages that may This message displays and a chime have been sent at the same time, This message displays if there is a sounds if the transmission fluid in press the SET/CLR button.
Page 145: Washer Fluid Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-33 Washer Fluid Messages OPEN, THEN CLOSE Vehicle PASSENGER WINDOW Personalization WASHER FLUID LOW ADD This message is displayed when the FLUID The audio system controls are window needs to be reprogrammed. used to access the personalization This message may display when the If the vehicle's battery has been menus for customizing vehicle...
Page 146 5-34 Instruments and Controls Entering the Personalization Climate and Air Quality Auto Defog Menus This will allow you to turn the auto Select the Climate and Air Quality 1. Press CONFIG to access the defog on or off. Only vehicles with menu and the following may be Configuration Settings menu.
Page 147 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Comfort and Convenience Chime Volume Lighting This allows selection of the chime Select the Comfort and Select the Lighting menu and the volume level. Convenience menu and the following may be displayed: following may be displayed: Press TUNE/MENU when Chime Vehicle Locator Lights Volume is highlighted.
Page 148 5-36 Instruments and Controls Exit Lighting Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out Delayed Door Lock This allows selection of how long When on, this feature will keep the When on, this feature will delay the exterior lamps stay on when driver door from locking when the the locking of the doors until leaving the vehicle and it is door is open.
Page 149 Instruments and Controls 5-37 Remote Locking, Unlocking, Locking Feedback When set to All Doors, all of the doors will unlock at the first press Starting This allows selection of what type of . Press TUNE/MENU to confirm feedback is given when locking the Select Remote Locking, Unlocking, and go back to the last menu.
Page 150 5-38 Instruments and Controls Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder Relock Remote Door Return to Factory Settings This allows the Remote Left in When on, the doors will Select Return to Factory Settings Vehicle Reminder feature to be automatically lock after a period to return all of the vehicle turned on or off.
Page 151: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-39 Universal Remote devices such as garage door When programming a garage door, openers, security systems, and park outside of the garage. Park System home automation devices. directly in line with and facing the garage door opener motor-head or Do not use the Universal Remote See Radio Frequency Statement on gate motor-head.
Page 152 5-40 Instruments and Controls To program up to three devices: Some entry gates and garage light and the garage door door openers may require does not move, continue 1. Hold the end of the hand-held substitution of Step 2 with the with programming transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to procedure noted in Gate...
Page 153 Instruments and Controls 5-41 5. Firmly press and release the To program the remaining two If you live in Canada, or you are Learn or Smart button. After Universal Remote system buttons, having difficulty programming a gate pressing this button, you will begin with Step 1 of Programming operator or garage door opener by have 30 seconds to complete...
Page 154: Universal Remote System Operation
5-42 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Remote Universal Remote System Operation system, call 1-800-355-3515 or go Button to www.homelink.com. You may Using the Universal Remote To reprogram any of the three also call the customer assistance System Universal Remote system buttons:...
Page 155 Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-5 Exterior Lamp Controls Courtesy Lamps ....6-5 Exterior Lighting Dome Lamps .
Page 156: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Automatically Exterior Lamps Off Flash-to-Pass turns the exterior lamps on and off, Reminder To flash the high beams, pull the depending on outside lighting. turn signal/lane change lever toward A warning chime sounds if the driver (Parking Lamps): Turns on the you, and release.
Page 157: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting The light sensor determines it is Automatic Headlamp The system may also turn on the daytime. headlamps when driving through a System parking garage or tunnel. The vehicle is not in P (Park). When the exterior lamp control is When it is bright enough outside, When the DRL are on, the taillamps, set to AUTO and it is dark enough...
Page 158: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change The turn and lane change signal can be turned off manually by Signals moving the lever back to its original position. If after signaling a turn or lane change, the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb might be burned out.
Page 159: Fog Lamps
Lighting Fog Lamps Interior Lighting (Instrument Panel Illumination): Move and hold the thumbwheel up or down to brighten Instrument Panel or dim the lights. Illumination Control Courtesy Lamps The courtesy lamps come on automatically when any door is opened and the dome lamp is in the door position.
Page 160: Dome Lamps
Lighting Dome Lamps Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps located in the overhead console and the headliner. Rear Reading Lamps (Reading Lamps): Press the button near each lamp to turn it on or off. The interior lamps control located in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps.
Page 161: Lighting Features
Lighting Lighting Features Exit Lighting Battery Load Management The headlamps, taillamps, parking Entry Lighting lamps, back-up lamps, and license The vehicle has Electric Power plate lamps come on at night, or in Management (EPM), which The headlamps, taillamps, license areas with limited lighting, when the estimates the battery's temperature plate lamps, back-up lamps, dome key is removed from the ignition.
Page 162 Lighting The battery can be discharged at EPM works to prevent excessive If so, a DIC message might be idle if the electrical loads are very discharge of the battery. It does this displayed and it is recommended high. This is true for all vehicles. by balancing the generator's output that the driver reduce the electrical This is because the generator...
Page 163 Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player ....7-24 System MP3 ......7-26 Infotainment Auxiliary Devices .
Page 164: Infotainment System
Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the Notice: The chime signals related Theft-Deterrent Feature road while driving, do the following to safety belts, parking brake, The theft-deterrent feature works while the vehicle is parked: and other functions of your by learning a portion of the vehicle operate through the Become familiar with the...
Page 165: Overview (Radio With Cd)
Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD) A. VOL/ (Volume/Power) Turns the system on or off Infotainment System Overview and adjusts the volume. Radio faceplate examples are provided to help identify buttons and to help B. FAV (Favorites) understand the functions of the radio. Find the faceplate that best matches the vehicle for a description.
Page 166 Infotainment System K. CD Slot For AM or FM, press BACK seek to the previous strong Insert a CD. Menu: Moves one station. level back. SEEK Press to seek the next Character Input: Deletes track. Press to seek to the the last character.
Page 167 Infotainment System N. TONE Configuration Setup Menu Overview (Radio with CD and Touchscreen) Press to access the sound Press the CONFIG button to menu screen to adjust display the Configuration menu. Notice: The storage area should bass, midrange, and treble. The Configuration menu is used for be kept closed when the vehicle See AM-FM Radio on...
Page 168 Infotainment System The stored stations for each list display on the touch-sensitive preset buttons at the bottom of the screen. The number of preset favorite lists can be changed in the Configuration Menu. (Home) See Home Page following in this section. D.
Page 169 Infotainment System For AM or FM, press BACK (Play/Pause) seek to the previous strong Press to return to the Press to start, pause, and station. previous screen in a menu. resume playback. See CD Player on page 7 24 and Press to seek the next If on a page accessed...
Page 170 Infotainment System N. TONE Home Page Home Page Features Press to access the sound The infotainment system displays Various functions are disabled when menu screen to adjust a home page that makes it easy to the vehicle is moving. bass, midrange, and treble. access many of the features.
Page 171 Infotainment System Press the FM screen button to Press the AUX screen button to display the FM main page and play access any connected auxiliary the current or last tuned FM station. device. See Auxiliary Devices on See AM-FM Radio on page 7 15. page 7 28.
Page 172 7-10 Infotainment System Time and Date Settings Radio Settings Startup Volume: Press to set the maximum volume level for startup From the Time and Date Settings Press the Config button on the that will be used even if a higher screen button, press to display the Home Page or the CONFIG button volume had been set when the...
Page 173: Operation
Infotainment System 7-11 Display Settings Turning the System On or Off Menu System Press the Config button on the Controls VOL/ (Volume/Power): Press to Home Page or the CONFIG button turn the system on and off. The TUNE/MENU knob and on the faceplate, then select Display the BACK button are used to...
Page 174 7-12 Infotainment System Selecting a Menu Option Activating a Setting Turning a Function On or Off The base radio displays one line of text at a time. 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to highlight the setting. highlight the function.
Page 175 Infotainment System 7-13 Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, Adjusting the Fader and Balance Press the BACK button to delete and Bass the last character in the sequence or press and hold to delete the entire character sequence. Audio Settings The audio settings can be set for each radio band and each audio 1.
Page 176 7-14 Infotainment System System Settings Configuring the Number of Auto Volume Favorite Pages The auto volume feature Speed Compensated Volume automatically adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down, so that the volume level is consistent.
Page 177: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System 7-15 Maximum Startup Volume Regionalization Radio The maximum volume played when RDS stations will broadcast different the radio is first turned on can AM-FM Radio programs on different frequencies. be set. To set the Regional (REG) feature Control Buttons on or off: (Radio with CD) 1.
Page 178 7-16 Infotainment System RDS (Radio Data System) Selecting a Band Manual Tuning Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to The radio may have RDS. The RDS Press the RADIO/BAND button to select the frequency on the display. feature is available for use only on choose AM or FM.
Page 179 Infotainment System 7-17 Category Lists Updating Station & Category Lists Storing Stations Most stations that broadcast an If stations stored in the station list To store the station to a position RDS program type code specify the can no longer be received: in the list, press the corresponding type of programming transmitted.
Page 180 7-18 Infotainment System To access the radio main page, Setting the Tone To adjust the speaker fade: press the SOURCE button on the To adjust the tone: Press the upper arrow for more faceplate, the Now Playing screen sound from the front speakers Treble: Press Treble, then press button, or one of the audio screen and the lower arrow for more...
Page 181: Storing Radio Station Presets
Infotainment System 7-19 Finding a Station Storing Radio Station Presets 1. Press the FM screen button To select the band, see Audio There are a few ways to store on the Home Page or select Source earlier in this section. presets.
Page 182: Satellite Radio
7-20 Infotainment System Recalling a Preset Station Mixed-Band Presets Satellite Radio To recall a preset station from a Each page can store six preset Satellite Radio Service FAV page: stations. The presets within a page Vehicles with an XM satellite radio can be from different radio bands.
Page 183 Infotainment System 7-21 XM Categories Turning XM Album Art Channel Off Air: This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to On or Off XM stations are organized in another channel. categories. 1. From the Home Page press Channel Unauth: This channel is the Config screen button or the To customize which XM categories blocked or cannot be received with...
Page 184: Radio Reception
7-22 Infotainment System No Information: The system Unknown: If this message is is working properly. No text or received when tuned to channel 0, FM signals only reach about 16 to informational messages are there could be a receiver fault. 65 km (10 to 40 mi).
Page 185: Backglass Antenna
Infotainment System 7-23 Satellite Radio Service Backglass Antenna Notice: Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside XM Satellite Radio Service gives The AM-FM antenna is integrated rear window can damage the rear digital radio reception from coast to with the rear window defogger, window antenna and/or the rear coast in the 48 contiguous United...
Page 186: Audio Players
7-24 Infotainment System Audio Players When playing any compatible Loading and Ejecting Discs recordable disc, the sound quality To load a disc: can be reduced due to disc quality, CD Player the method of recording, the quality 1. Turn the ignition on. of the music or video that has been The player can be used for CDs 2.
Page 187 Infotainment System 7-25 TUNE/MENU: Turn to the right or Use the following controls to SEEK : left to select the next or previous play the disc: Press to seek to the beginning track. Press this knob to select the (Play/Pause): Use to start, of the current or previous track.
Page 188: Mp3
7-26 Infotainment System The road is very rough. Try the TUNE/MENU: Turn to the right or disc again when the road is left to select the next or previous smoother. Playing an MP3 CD (Radio with track. Press this knob to select the menu.
Page 189 Infotainment System 7-27 Maximum of 1,000 files on Artists: Press to view the list of Root Directory a disc. artists stored on the disc. Select an The root directory is treated as artist name to view a list of all songs Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW.
Page 190: Auxiliary Devices
7-28 Infotainment System File System and Naming Auxiliary Devices If an auxiliary device has already been connected, but a different The song titles, artists, albums, This vehicle has an auxiliary input source is currently active, press and genres are taken from the file's jack in the center console.
Page 191 Infotainment System 7-29 USB Port (Radio with CD) Searching for a Track Tracks can be searched for by: For vehicles with a USB port, the following devices may be connected Playlists and controlled by the infotainment Artists system. Albums iPods® Song Titles PlaysForSure Devices (PFD) Podcasts...
Page 192 7-30 Infotainment System Shuffle Connecting and Controlling a Shuffle Functionality PlaysForSure Device (PFD) Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and set Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and set or Zune Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or Off. Off, then press the BACK button Connecting a PFD or Zune...
Page 193 Infotainment System 7-31 Connecting and Controlling a Files that do not have any meta Shuffle Functionality data stored in the ID3 tag display USB Drive Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and as Unknown. set Shuffle Songs (Random) to On The infotainment system can only or Off.
Page 194 7-32 Infotainment System Connecting a Bluetooth® Pairing Information: Bluetooth Setup Menu Device Up to five devices can be paired The Bluetooth Setup menu can be to the system. accessed with or without a device Before a Bluetooth device can attached to the USB port. be connected to the infotainment The pairing process is disabled system, it must first be paired to the...
Page 195 Infotainment System 7-33 To select the Bluetooth Music Setup 4. Some devices may require To connect a paired device when menu when a Bluetooth device is a Personal Identification another device is connected to the connected and active: Number (PIN) in order to infotainment system: complete the pairing process.
Page 196 7-34 Infotainment System Changing the Default PIN Controlling a Bluetooth Device USB MP3 Player and USB Drives To change the default PIN: The USB MP3 players and USB Bluetooth devices that support drives connected must comply AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote 1. Select Change Default PIN with the USB Mass Storage Control Profile) version 1.0 may from the Bluetooth Music...
Page 197 Infotainment System 7-35 WMA with Digital Rights While the USB source is active, USB Menu Management (DRM) from online use the following to operate USB Press any of the following buttons music shops cannot be played. function: on the USB Menu: WMA files can only be played (Play/Pause): Press to start, back safely if they were created...
Page 198: Playing From An Ipod
7-36 Infotainment System There might be a delay before the Playing from an iPod® To connect and control an iPod, list displays. Select a song from the connect one end of the standard This feature supports the following list to begin playback. iPod USB cable to the iPod's dock iPod models: connector.
Page 199 Infotainment System 7-37 iPod Menu Albums: 4. Select an album to view songs on that album. Shuffle Songs: Press to play the 1. Press to view the albums stored tracks randomly. Press again to stop 5. Select the desired song from the on the iPod.
Page 200: Bluetooth (Overview)
7-38 Infotainment System Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Audio Books: Phone The system may not work with 1. Press to view the audio books all cell phones. See Pairing in stored on the iPod. Bluetooth (Overview) this section. 2. Select an audio book name to For vehicles equipped with If the cell phone has voice view a list of all audio books.
Page 201 Infotainment System 7-39 Vehicles with a Bluetooth system Steering Wheel Controls When to Speak: A tone sounds to can use a Bluetooth-capable cell indicate that the system is ready for (Push to Talk): Press to phone with a Hands-Free Profile a voice command.
Page 202: Controls)
7-40 Infotainment System Bluetooth (Infotainment Pairing Information Pairing a Phone Controls) A Bluetooth phone with MP3 1. Press the CONFIG button. capability cannot be paired to 2. Select Phone Settings or To navigate the menu system using the vehicle as a phone and an Bluetooth Settings.
Page 203 Infotainment System 7-41 After the PIN is successfully 3. Select Bluetooth. Making a Call Using the entered, the system prompts you Phone Book 4. Select Device List. to provide a name for the paired For cell phones that support the 5.
Page 204 7-42 Infotainment System To make a call using the Phone Making a Call Call Waiting Book menu: To make a call: If equipped, call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone 1. Press once or twice 1. Press once or twice and enabled by the wireless service (depending on the radio).
Page 205: Voice Recognition
Infotainment System 7-43 Conference Calling Ending a Call Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) If equipped, conference calling and Turn or press the TUNE/MENU three-way calling must be supported knob and select Hang Up. Using Voice Recognition on the Bluetooth phone and enabled Muting a Call by the wireless service carrier To use voice recognition, press...
Page 206 7-44 Infotainment System Pairing Information Pairing a Phone This name will be used to indicate which phones are A Bluetooth phone with MP3 1. Press . The system paired and connected to the capability cannot be paired to responds Ready, followed by vehicle.
Page 207 Infotainment System 7-45 Deleting a Paired Phone Depending on which cell phone you Storing and Deleting Phone want to connect to, you may have to Numbers If the phone name you want to use this command several times. delete is unknown, see Listing All The system can store up to Paired and Connected Phones.
Page 208 7-46 Infotainment System Using the Store Command To hear all of the numbers Using the Delete All Name Tags recognized by the system, Command 1. Press . The system say Verify at any time. This command deletes all stored responds Ready, followed name tags in the Hands-Free 1.
Page 209 Infotainment System 7-47 Making a Call Once connected, the person called 3. Say each digit, one at a time, will be heard through the audio that you want to dial. After each Calls can be made using the speakers. digit is entered, the system following commands.
Page 210 7-48 Infotainment System Receiving a Call Three-Way Calling To mute a call, press , and then say Mute Call. When an incoming call is received, If equipped, three-way calling must the audio system mutes and a ring be supported on the cell phone and To cancel mute, press , and tone is heard in the vehicle.
Page 211 Infotainment System 7-49 To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth 2. Say Bluetooth. This command Sending a Number or Name Tag System from a Cell Phone can be skipped. During a Call During a call with the audio on the 3. Say Voice. The system 1.
Page 212 7-50 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 213: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Dual Automatic Climate Control this system. System ..... . 8-1 Air Vents Air Vents .
Page 214 Climate Controls Select a temperature setting that Climate Control Influence on To place the system in is higher in hot weather and eAssist Operation and Fuel automatic mode: lower in cold weather. Economy (If Equipped) 1. Press AUTO. Turn off the air conditioning The climate control system is 2.
Page 215 Climate Controls Fan Control: Turn the knob occur more frequently and the (Defog): Air is directed to the clockwise or counterclockwise to vehicle interior may be warmer as windshield and floor outlets to clear increase or decrease the fan speed. compared to the comfort air the windows of fog or moisture.
Page 216 Climate Controls Press AUTO to return to automatic To turn Auto Defog off or on, see Using a razor blade or operation and the air conditioner Climate and Air Quality under sharp object to clear the inside runs automatically as needed. When Vehicle Personalization on rear window can damage the rear the indicator light is on, the air...
Page 217: Air Vents
Climate Controls Sensors Air Vents Operation Tips Keep all outlets open whenever The solar sensor located on top of Center Air Vents possible for best system the instrument panel near the performance. windshield monitors the solar heat. Use the louvers located on the air vents to change the direction of Keep the paths under all seats The climate control system uses...
Page 218: Maintenance
Climate Controls Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance; see Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3.
Page 219 Climate Controls Service The refrigerant system should During service, all refrigerants only be serviced by trained and should be reclaimed with proper This vehicle may have the new certified technicians. The air equipment. Venting refrigerants environmentally friendly refrigerant conditioning evaporator should directly to the atmosphere is harmful R1234yf.
Page 220 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 221 Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park ... . 9-21 Object Detection Systems Shifting out of Park ..9-22 Rear Vision Operating Parking over Things Camera (RVC) .
Page 222: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Driving Information WARNING passenger to handle potential distractions. Distracted Driving Taking your eyes off the road too Become familiar with vehicle long or too often could cause a Distraction comes in many forms features before driving, such as crash resulting in injury or death.
Page 223: Drunk Driving
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle If the engine ever stops while the between you and the driver in vehicle is being driven, brake Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. normally but do not pump the are important factors in helping to brakes.
Page 224: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating If the steering wheel is turned until it Curve Tips Off-Road Recovery reaches the end of its travel and is Take curves at a reasonable held against that position for an speed. extended period of time, power Reduce speed before entering steering assist may be reduced.
Page 225: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating 2. Turn the steering wheel about Defensive drivers avoid most skids Learn to recognize warning one-eighth of a turn, until the by taking reasonable care suited to clues such as enough water, right front tire contacts the existing conditions, and by not ice, or packed snow on the road pavement edge.
Page 226: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating Driving on Wet Roads Other Rainy Weather Tips WARNING (Continued) Besides slowing down, other wet Rain and wet roads can reduce weather driving tips include: If this happens, you and other vehicle traction and affect your vehicle occupants could drown. ability to stop and accelerate.
Page 227: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating Check all fluid levels and brakes, Highway Hypnosis WARNING (Continued) tires, cooling system, and Always be alert and pay attention to transmission. they would not work well. You your surroundings while driving. Shift to a lower gear when going would then have poor braking or If you become tired or sleepy, find a down steep or long hills.
Page 228: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Winter Driving The Antilock Brake System (ABS) To get help and keep everyone in on page 9 28 improves vehicle the vehicle safe: Driving on Snow or Ice stability during hard stops on Turn on the hazard warning slippery roads, but apply the brakes Drive carefully when there is snow flashers.
Page 229: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating Run the engine for short periods If the Vehicle Is Stuck WARNING (Continued) only as needed to keep warm, but Slowly and cautiously spin the be careful. Check again from time to wheels to free the vehicle when To save fuel, run the engine for only time to be sure snow does stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
Page 230: Vehicle Load Limits
9-10 Driving and Operating Rocking the Vehicle to Vehicle Load Limits WARNING Get It Out It is very important to know how Do not load the vehicle any Turn the steering wheel left and much weight the vehicle can right to clear the area around the heavier than the Gross carry.
Page 231 Driving and Operating 9-11 Tire and Loading Information The Tire and Loading Steps for Determining Correct Label Information label also shows Load Limit the tire size of the original Locate the statement equipment tires (C) and the The combined weight of recommended cold tire inflation occupants and cargo should pressures (D).
Page 232 9-12 Driving and Operating The resulting figure equals If your vehicle will be towing the available amount of cargo a trailer, the load from your and luggage load capacity. trailer will be transferred to For example, if the XXX your vehicle. Consult this amount equals 1400 lbs and manual to determine how this there will be five 150 lb...
Page 233 Driving and Operating 9-13 seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
Page 234 9-14 Driving and Operating The GVWR includes the weight WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Never exceed cause loss of control and a far forward as possible. the GVWR for the vehicle, or the crash.
Page 235: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-15 Starting and Following break in, engine speed and turn it only with your hand. and load can be gradually If the key cannot be turned by Operating increased. hand, see your dealer. The key must be fully extended to Ignition Positions New Vehicle Break-In start the vehicle.
Page 236 9-16 Driving and Operating If the vehicle must be shut off in an C (ON/RUN): The ignition switch WARNING emergency: stays in this position when the engine is running. This position can 1. Brake using a firm and steady Turning off the vehicle while be used to operate the electrical pressure.
Page 237: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating 9-17 A warning tone sounds when the The key lock release will not work if Starting the Engine driver door is opened when the the battery is charged less than Move the shift lever to P (Park) or ignition is still in ACC/ACCESSORY 9 volts, or uncharged.
Page 238 9-18 Driving and Operating Starting Procedure cranking will be stopped after to the floor and holding it there 15 seconds to prevent cranking as you hold the key in START, 1. With your foot off the accelerator motor damage. To prevent gear or press the START button, for pedal, turn the ignition key to damage, this system also...
Page 239 Driving and Operating 9-19 eAssist Automatic Engine eAssist vehicles have an automatic The Engine Will Remain engine start/stop feature. After the Running When: Start/Stop engine is started and has reached The engine, transmission, operating temperature, the auto stop WARNING or high voltage battery is not feature may cause the engine to warmed up yet.
Page 240: Engine Heater
9-20 Driving and Operating The Engine Will Restart When: Engine Heater The brake pedal is released. The engine coolant heater, if available, can help in cold weather The accelerator pedal is applied. conditions at or below 18°C (0°F) Shifting out of D (Drive) to any for easier starting and better fuel other gear.
Page 241: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 9-21 Retained Accessory Shifting Into Park WARNING (Continued) Power (RAP) 1. Hold the brake pedal down and You could be seriously injured. set the parking brake. See These vehicle accessories can be Plug the cord into a properly Parking Brake on page 9 29.
Page 242: Shifting Out Of Park
9-22 Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle with the If you have to leave the vehicle with If torque lock does occur, your the engine running, be sure the vehicle may need to be pushed Engine Running vehicle is in P (Park) and the uphill by another vehicle to relieve parking brake is firmly set before the parking pawl pressure, so you...
Page 243 Driving and Operating 9-23 If the vehicle has an uncharged Shift Lock Manual Release battery or a battery with low voltage, If jump starting the vehicle did not try charging or jump starting the work, the shift lock manual release battery.
Page 244: Parking Over Things
9-24 Driving and Operating Parking over Things Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) That Burn WARNING The vehicle exhaust system WARNING has been modified, damaged Engine exhaust contains carbon or improperly repaired. monoxide (CO) which cannot be Things that can burn could touch seen or smelled.
Page 245: Running The Vehicle While
Driving and Operating 9-25 Running the Vehicle Automatic P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position While Parked Transmission to use when you start the engine because the vehicle It is better not to park with the cannot move easily.
Page 246 9-26 Driving and Operating Make sure the shift lever is fully in To rock the vehicle back and forth to Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) P (Park) before starting the engine. get out of snow, ice, or sand without or N (Neutral) with the engine The vehicle has an automatic damaging the transmission, see If...
Page 247: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-27 M (Manual Mode): This position The Driver Information Center (DIC) Second Gear Start Feature allows you to change gears similar in the instrument cluster will change When accelerating the vehicle from to a manual transmission. If the from the currently displayed a stop in snowy and icy conditions, vehicle has this feature, see Manual...
Page 248: Brakes
9-28 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 249: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-29 Parking Brake The system has a parking brake status light is flashing. See your status light and a parking brake dealer. See Electric Parking Brake warning light. See Electric Parking Light on page 5 16. Brake Light on page 5 16. There are If the EPB is applied while the also three Driver Information Center vehicle is in motion, a chime will...
Page 250 9-30 Driving and Operating If the parking brake warning light is EPB Release Continue to hold the switch until the on, the EPB has detected an error parking brake status light is off. To release the EPB, place the in another system and is operating If the light is on, see your dealer.
Page 251: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating 9-31 Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems This vehicle has a brake assist This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist Traction Control feature designed to assist the driver (HSA) feature, which may be useful in stopping or decreasing vehicle when the vehicle is stopped on a System (TCS)
Page 252 9-32 Driving and Operating The TCS/StabiliTrak Light flashes to The Traction Off Light comes on to indicate that the traction control indicate that the traction control system is active. This light comes system has been turned off. on if there is a problem with the It might be necessary to turn the traction control system.
Page 253: Stabilitrak ® System
Driving and Operating 9-33 ® StabiliTrak System If there is a problem detected with StabiliTrak, the TCS/StabiliTrak The vehicle has a vehicle stability Light comes on and the system is enhancement system called ® not operational. See StabiliTrak StabiliTrak. It is an advanced OFF Light on page 5 18.
Page 254: Cruise Control
9-34 Driving and Operating For information on turning TCS off Cruise Control and on, see Traction Control System The cruise control lets the vehicle (TCS) on page 9 31. maintain a speed of about 40 km/h If cruise control is being used when (25 mph) or more without keeping StabiliTrak activates, the cruise your foot on the accelerator.
Page 255 Driving and Operating 9-35 SET/ (Set/Coast): Move the WARNING thumbwheel down to set a speed and activate cruise control or to Cruise control can be dangerous make the vehicle decelerate. where you cannot drive safely at Setting Cruise Control a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding If the cruise button is on when not in roads or in heavy traffic.
Page 256 9-36 Driving and Operating Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using you might have to step on the Cruise Control accelerator pedal to maintain the If the cruise control is set at a vehicle speed. When going desired speed and then the brakes If the cruise control system is downhill, you might have to brake or are applied, the cruise control is...
Page 257: Object Detection Systems Rear Vision
Driving and Operating 9-37 Object Detection How the System Works WARNING When the vehicle is shifted into Systems R (Reverse), the image of the area The RVC system does not display behind the vehicle appears in the pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, Rear Vision infotainment screen.
Page 258 9-38 Driving and Operating Turning the Rear Vision Camera 3. Select Display. Rear Vision Camera Location System On or Off 4. Select Guidelines. When a To turn the RVC system on or off: checkmark appears next to Guidelines, guidelines will 1.
Page 259 Driving and Operating 9-39 The sun or the beam of The following illustration shows the headlamps is shining directly field of view that the camera into the camera lens. provides. Ice, snow, mud, or anything else has built up on the camera lens. Clean the lens, rinse it with water, and wipe it with a soft cloth.
Page 260: Recommended Fuel
9-40 Driving and Operating Fuel See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 9 42. For all other vehicles, Use of the recommended fuel use only the unleaded gasoline is an important part of the proper described under Recommended maintenance of this vehicle. To help Fuel on page 9 40.
Page 261: Gasoline Specifications
Driving and Operating 9-41 Gasoline Specifications indicator lamp could turn on and the Fuel Additives vehicle might fail a smog check test. At a minimum, gasoline should To provide cleaner air, all gasolines See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on meet ASTM specification D 4814. in the United States are now page 5 13.
Page 262: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
9-42 Driving and Operating For customers who do not use TOP Notice: This vehicle was not Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, designed for fuel that contains Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge one bottle of GM Fuel System methanol.
Page 263 Driving and Operating 9-43 At a minimum, E85 should meet You should drive the vehicle Notice: This vehicle was not ASTM Specification D 5798 or immediately after refueling for at designed for fuel that contains CGSB Specification 3.512. least 11 km (7 mi) to allow the methanol.
Page 264: Filling The Tank
9-44 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank If the cap is not properly installed, the malfunction indicator lamp will come on. See Malfunction Indicator WARNING Lamp on page 5 13. Fuel vapor burns violently and a WARNING fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and Fuel can spray out on you if you others, read and follow all the...
Page 265: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-45 Filling a Portable Fuel WARNING WARNING (Continued) Container If a fire starts while you are Bring the fill nozzle in contact refueling, do not remove the WARNING with the inside of the fill nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by opening before operating the Never fill a portable fuel container shutting off the pump or by...
Page 266: Towing
9-46 Driving and Operating Towing Conversions and Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other Add-Ons components from working Trailer Towing (eAssist) as they should. Add-On Electrical The vehicle is neither designed nor Add-on equipment can drain the intended to tow a trailer. Equipment vehicle's 12 volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating.
Page 267 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Bulb Replacement Fluid ..... . 10-11 Bulb Replacement ..10-25 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter .
Page 268 10-2 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Buying New Tires ... 10-56 Jump Starting Different Size Tires and Tires ......10-38 Jump Starting (On-board Wheels .
Page 269: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 General Information California Proposition Accessories and 65 Warning Modifications For service and parts needs, visit your dealer. You will receive Most motor vehicles, including this Adding non dealer accessories genuine GM parts and GM-trained one, contain and/or emit chemicals or making modifications to and supported service people.
Page 270: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Damage to vehicle components Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service resulting from modifications or work, use the proper service the installation or use of non GM manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own certified parts, including control about how to service the vehicle Service Work...
Page 271: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood 3. Lift the hood. 4. After the hood is slightly lifted, To open the hood: it will continue to open to the full position. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Lower the hood until the lifting force of the strut is reduced, then release the hood to latch fully.
Page 272 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview...
Page 273: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on H. Brake Master Cylinder Engine Oil page 10 11. Reservoir. See Brakes on To ensure proper engine page 10 19. B. Engine Cover. performance and long life, Battery (Under Cover). careful attention must be paid to C.
Page 274 10-8 Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil Notice: Do not add too much oil. Oil levels above or below It is a good idea to check the the acceptable operating range engine oil level at each fuel fill. shown on the dipstick are harmful In order to get an accurate reading, to the engine.
Page 275 Vehicle Care 10-9 Selecting the Right Engine Oil viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at Selecting the right engine oil extremely low temperatures. depends on both the proper oil When selecting an oil of the specification and viscosity grade. appropriate viscosity grade, See Recommended Fluids and always select an oil that meets the...
Page 276: Engine Oil Life System
10-10 Vehicle Care What to Do with Used Oil Engine Oil Life System as possible within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). It is possible that, if driving Used engine oil contains certain When to Change Engine Oil under the best conditions, the oil life elements that can be unhealthy for system might indicate that an oil This vehicle has a computer system...
Page 277: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-11 How to Reset the Engine Oil If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Change the fluid and filter at the message comes back on when the intervals listed in Maintenance Life System vehicle is started, the engine oil life Schedule on page 11 3, and Reset the system whenever the system has not been reset.
Page 278 10-12 Vehicle Care How to Inspect the Engine Air 2. Lift the filter cover housing away WARNING from the engine air cleaner/filter Cleaner/Filter housing. To inspect the air cleaner/filter, Operating the engine with the air 3. Pull out the filter. remove the filter from the vehicle cleaner/filter off can cause you and lightly shake the filter to release...
Page 279: Cooling System
Vehicle Care 10-13 Cooling System WARNING WARNING (Continued) The cooling system allows the Do not run the engine if there is An electric engine cooling fan engine to maintain the correct a leak. If you run the engine, it under the hood can start up working temperature.
Page 280: Engine Coolant
10-14 Vehicle Care Engine Coolant What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of deionized water or clean, drinkable water and The cooling system in the vehicle DEX-COOL coolant. If using this WARNING is filled with DEX-COOL® engine mixture, nothing else needs to coolant mixture.
Page 281 Vehicle Care 10-15 Notice: If improper coolant Checking Coolant If no coolant is visible in the coolant mixture, inhibitors, or additives surge tank, add coolant as follows: The vehicle must be on a level are used in the vehicle s cooling surface when checking the How to Add Coolant to the system, the engine could...
Page 282 10-16 Vehicle Care WARNING Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, The coolant surge tank pressure including the surge tank pressure cap can be removed when the cap, is hot.
Page 283: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 10-17 4. With the coolant surge tank cap Engine Overheating If Steam Is Coming from the off, start the engine and let it Engine Compartment The vehicle has an indicator to warn run until the upper radiator hose of engine overheating.
Page 284: Washer Fluid
10-18 Vehicle Care If No Steam Is Coming from 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine Washer Fluid idle in N (Neutral) while stopped. the Engine Compartment What to Use If it is safe to do so, pull off If an engine overheat warning is the road, shift to P (Park) When windshield washer fluid displayed but no steam can be seen...
Page 285: Brakes
Vehicle Care 10-19 Notice Brakes Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when When using concentrated This vehicle has disc brakes. the brakes are first applied or lightly washer fluid, follow the Disc brake pads have built-in wear applied.
Page 286: Brake Adjustment
10-20 Vehicle Care Brake Adjustment Brake Fluid Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a Every time the brakes are applied, leak. If fluid is added when the with or without the vehicle moving, linings are worn, there will be too the brakes adjust for wear.
Page 287: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-21 What to Add Notice Battery Use only new DOT 3 brake Using the wrong fluid This vehicle has a standard 12-volt fluid from a sealed container. can badly damage brake battery. Refer to the replacement See Recommended Fluids and hydraulic system parts.
Page 288: Starter Switch Check
10-22 Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage Starter Switch Check WARNING WARNING When you are doing this Batteries have acid that can burn inspection, the vehicle could you and gas that can explode. move suddenly. If the vehicle You can be badly hurt if you are moves, you or others could not careful.
Page 289: Function Check
Vehicle Care 10-23 Automatic Transmission 2. Firmly apply the parking Ignition Transmission brake. See Parking Brake on Shift Lock Control Lock Check page 9 29. Function Check While parked, and with the parking Be ready to apply the regular brake set, try to turn the ignition brake immediately if the vehicle to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever WARNING...
Page 290: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
10-24 Vehicle Care Park Brake and P (Park) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Wiper Blade Replacement vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Mechanism Check Windshield wiper blades should your foot on the regular brake, be inspected for wear or cracking. set the parking brake.
Page 291: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care 10-25 To replace the wiper blade: Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement 1. Pull the wiper assembly away Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement from the windshield. should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 30.
Page 292: Headlamps, Front Turn
10-26 Vehicle Care Headlamps, Front Turn High-Beam Headlamp 4. Disengage the spring clip (B) from the bulb by pressing down Signal, Sidemarker, and 1. For the driver side bulb, remove on the end and then swing the windshield washer bottle Parking Lamps upward.
Page 293 Vehicle Care 10-27 Low-Beam Headlamp 7. Replace the cap from the back 3. Remove the bulb from the of the headlamp assembly by socket. 1. For the driver side bulb, remove turning it clockwise. 4. Replace the bulb in the bulb the windshield washer bottle 8.
Page 294: Fog Lamps
10-28 Vehicle Care Fog Lamps Taillamps, Turn Signal, Trunk Deck Inboard Taillamp and Back-Up Lamp Stoplamps, and Back-Up To replace the front fog lamp bulb: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on Lamps 1. Remove the six access panel page 2 10. fasteners located under the 2.
Page 295: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 10-29 To replace any one of these bulbs: License Plate Lamp Stoplamp/Taillamp and Turn To replace one of these bulbs: Signal Lamp 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2 10. 2. Remove the push pins and pull the trunk trim away from the taillamp assembly.
Page 296: Replacement Bulbs
10-30 Vehicle Care Replacement Bulbs Bulb Exterior Lamp Number Bulb Exterior Lamp High-Beam Number H7 LL Headlamp Back-Up Lamp W16W LL License Plate Lamp W5W LL Deck Lid Taillamp Low-Beam H11 LL Front Fog Lamp Headlamp A. Bulb Socket Front Parking Lamp W21/5W Stoplamp/Taillamp W21W...
Page 297: Electrical System
Vehicle Care 10-31 Electrical System Electrical System Replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. Overload High Voltage Devices and If there is a problem on the road The vehicle has fuses and circuit and a fuse needs to be replaced, Wiring breakers to protect against an...
Page 298: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
10-32 Vehicle Care Windshield Wipers Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block If the wiper motor overheats due to The wiring circuits in the vehicle heavy snow or ice, the windshield are protected from short circuits The engine compartment fuse block wipers will stop until the motor cools by fuses.
Page 299 Vehicle Care 10-33...
Page 300 10-34 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped Mini Mini Usage Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Fuses Fuses features shown. MGU Coolant Pump Cooling Fan Mini Usage Aero Shutter/ Emissions Fuses eAssist Ignition Foglamp Transmission Control SDM Ignition Module Battery Horn/Dual Horn...
Page 301 Vehicle Care 10-35 Mini J-Case Usage Micro Usage Usage Fuses Fuses Relays Fuel Module Brake Vacuum Pump Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Battery Voltage Cooling Fan K2 Sensor Starter Solenoid Transmission Lane Departure/ Auxiliary Pump Front Wiper Speed Rear Parking Aid (eAssist) Front Wiper On PEPS BATT...
Page 302: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
10-36 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block Instrument Panel Fuse Block Pull the door toward you to release it from the hinge. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. The instrument panel fuse block is located in the instrument panel, Fuses Usage...
Page 303 Vehicle Care 10-37 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Left Stoplamp, Left Low-Beam Passenger Left DRL Lamp, Headlamp, DRL Occupant Sense Headlamp Control, Body Control Instrument Panel Right Taillamp, Module 8 (J-Case Cluster Right Park/Side Fuse), Power Locks Ignition Switch Markers, Right Mirror Turn, Right Front Heater...
Page 304: Wheels And Tires
10-38 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose the Improperly repaired tires same danger as overloaded can cause a crash. Only the Every new GM vehicle has tires. The resulting crash dealer or an authorized tire high-quality tires made by could cause serious injury.
Page 305: All-Season Tires
Vehicle Care 10-39 All-Season Tires Winter Tires If using snow tires: Use tires of the same brand and This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not, originally, tread type on all four wheel all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter positions.
Page 306: Summer Tires
10-40 Vehicle Care Summer Tires Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the Tire Size illustration later in this This vehicle may come with Useful information about a section for more detail. high performance summer tires. tire is molded into its sidewall. These tires have a special tread (B) TPC Spec (Tire The examples show a typical...
Page 307 Vehicle Care 10-41 DOT Tire Date of (E) Tire Ply Material The type Manufacture The last four of cord and number of plies in digits of the TIN indicate the the sidewall and under the tread. tire manufactured date. The first (F) Uniform Tire Quality two digits represent the week Grading (UTQG)
Page 308: Tire Designations
10-42 Vehicle Care The compact spare tire is for (E) Tire Inflation Tire Designations emergency use when a regular temporary use tire or compact Tire Size road tire has lost air and gone spare tire should be inflated flat. If the vehicle has a compact to 420 kPa (60 psi).
Page 309: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care 10-43 (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit (E) Rim Diameter Diameter of Accessory Weight number that indicates the tire the wheel in inches. combined weight of optional height to width measurements. accessories. Some examples (F) Service Description These For example, if the tire size of optional accessories are characters represent the load...
Page 310 10-44 Vehicle Care Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic DOT Markings A code GAWR RR Gross Axle tire in which the plies are laid molded into the sidewall of Weight Rating for the rear axle. at alternate angles less than a tire signifying that the tire See Vehicle Load Limits on 90 degrees to the centerline is in compliance with the U.S.
Page 311 Vehicle Care 10-45 Maximum Inflation Pressure Outward Facing Sidewall Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic The maximum air pressure to The side of an asymmetrical tire in which the ply cords that which a cold tire can be inflated. tire that has a particular side extend to the beads are laid at The maximum air pressure is that faces outward when...
Page 312: Tire Pressure
10-46 Vehicle Care Treadwear Indicators Narrow Vehicle Capacity Weight Tire Pressure bands, sometimes called wear The number of designated Tires need the correct amount bars, that show across the seating positions multiplied by of air pressure to operate tread of a tire when only 1.6 mm 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated effectively.
Page 313 Vehicle Care 10-47 Overinflated tires, or tires For additional information How to Check that have too much air, can regarding how much weight Use a good quality pocket-type result in: the vehicle can carry, and an gauge to check tire pressure. example of the Tire and Loading Unusual wear.
Page 314 10-48 Vehicle Care If the inflation pressure is low, Tire Pressure for Vehicles with P235/50R18 size tires require inflation pressure adjustment add air until the recommended High-Speed Operation when driving the vehicle at speeds pressure is reached. If the of 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. inflation pressure is high, press WARNING Set the cold inflation pressure to...
Page 315: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 10-49 Tire Pressure Monitor As an added safety feature, Your vehicle has also been your vehicle has been equipped equipped with a TPMS malfunction System with a tire pressure monitoring indicator to indicate when the system (TPMS) that illuminates a system is not operating properly.
Page 316: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-50 Vehicle Care Always check the TPMS malfunction Tire Pressure Monitor as soon as possible and inflate the telltale after replacing one or more tires to the recommended pressure Operation tires or wheels on your vehicle to shown on the Tire and Loading ensure that the replacement or Information label.
Page 317 Vehicle Care 10-51 The TPMS sensor matching A Tire and Loading Information TPMS Malfunction Light process was not done or not label shows the size of the original and Message completed successfully after equipment tires and the correct The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires.
Page 318 10-52 Vehicle Care Replacement tires or wheels do TPMS Sensor Matching There are two minutes to match not match the original equipment the first tire/wheel position, and Process tires or wheels. Tires and wheels five minutes overall to match all Each TPMS sensor has a unique other than those recommended four tire/wheel positions.
Page 319: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 10-53 6. If requested, press the SET/CLR 10. Proceed to the passenger Tire Inspection button again to confirm the side rear tire, and repeat the We recommend that the tires, selection. procedure in Step 8. including the spare tire, if the The horn sounds twice to signal 11.
Page 320: Tire Rotation
10-54 Vehicle Care The tire has a bump, bulge, See When It Is Time for New Adjust the front and rear tires or split. Tires on page 10 55 and Wheel to the recommended inflation Replacement on page 10 60. pressure on the Tire and The tire has a puncture, cut, Loading Information label after...
Page 321: When It Is Time For
Vehicle Care 10-55 When It Is Time for The rubber in tires ages over time. WARNING This also applies to the spare New Tires tire, if the vehicle has one, even Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the if it is never used.
Page 322: Buying New Tires
10-56 Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage Buying New Tires If the tires have an all-season tread design, the TPC Spec Tires age when stored normally GM has developed and number will be followed by mounted on a parked vehicle. matched specific tires for MS for mud and snow.
Page 323 Vehicle Care 10-57 Winter tires with the same speed If the vehicle tires must be WARNING rating as the original equipment replaced with a tire that does not tires may not be available for have a TPC Spec number, make Mixing tires of different sizes, H, V, W, Y and ZR speed rated sure they are the same size,...
Page 324: Different Size Tires And Wheels
10-58 Vehicle Care Different Size Tires and Uniform Tire Quality WARNING Wheels Grading If different sized wheels are used, If wheels or tires are installed that Quality grades can be found there may not be an acceptable are a different size than the original where applicable on the tire level of performance and safety equipment wheels and tires, vehicle...
Page 325 Vehicle Care 10-59 The grades are molded on the Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C sidewalls of most passenger The treadwear grade is a The traction grades, from car tires. The Uniform Tire comparative rating based highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, Quality Grading (UTQG) on the wear rate of the tire and C.
Page 326: Wheel Replacement
10-60 Vehicle Care Temperature A, B, C established for a tire that is Wheel Replacement properly inflated and not The temperature grades Replace any wheel that is bent, overloaded. Excessive speed, are A (the highest), B, and C, cracked, or badly rusted or underinflation, or excessive representing the tire's resistance corroded.
Page 327: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-61 Used Replacement Wheels WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING Using the wrong replacement parts. The area damaged by the wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel tire chains could cause loss of Replacing a wheel with a used nuts can be dangerous. It could control and a crash.
Page 328: If A Tire Goes Flat
10-62 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING WARNING It is unusual for a tire to blow out Driving on a flat tire will cause Lifting a vehicle and getting while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire. under it to do maintenance or are maintained properly.
Page 329 Vehicle Care 10-63 This vehicle may come with a jack When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), WARNING and spare tire or a tire sealant and use the following example as a compressor kit. To use the jacking guide to assist you in the placement Changing a tire can be equipment to change a spare of wheel blocks (A).
Page 330: Button)
10-64 Vehicle Care Tire Sealant and WARNING Compressor Kit Idling a vehicle in an enclosed (With Pressure Relief area with poor ventilation is Button) dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust System Identification contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
Page 331 Vehicle Care 10-65 If this vehicle has a tire sealant The kit includes: WARNING and compressor kit, there may not be a spare tire and tire changing Overinflating a tire could cause equipment, and on some vehicles the tire to rupture and you there may not be a place to store or others could be injured.
Page 332 10-66 Vehicle Care Tire Sealant Using the Tire Sealant If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly and Compressor Kit to Read and follow the safe handling to a level place. Turn on the hazard Temporarily Seal and Inflate instructions on the label adhered to warning flashers.
Page 333 Vehicle Care 10-67 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (F) 9. Press the on/off button (A) The pressure gauge (D) may onto the tire valve stem. Turn it to turn the tire sealant and read higher than the actual tire clockwise until it is tight. compressor kit on.
Page 334: Tire Sealant And Compressor
10-68 Vehicle Care 11. Press the on/off button (A) 15. Return the sealant/air hose (F) 19. Stop at a safe location and to turn the tire sealant and and the power plug (G) back in check the tire pressure. Refer compressor kit off.
Page 335 Vehicle Care 10-69 20. Wipe off any sealant from the Using the Tire Sealant and See If a Tire Goes Flat on wheel, tire, and vehicle. page 10 62 for other important Compressor Kit without safety warnings. Sealant to Inflate a Tire 21.
Page 336 10-70 Vehicle Care 6. Plug the power plug (G) into the 10. Inflate the tire to the 11. Press the on/off button (A) accessory power outlet in the recommended inflation to turn the tire sealant and vehicle. Unplug all items from pressure using the pressure compressor kit off.
Page 337 Vehicle Care 10-71 Removal and Installation of the 3. Pull up on the canister (A) to Tire Sealant and remove it. Sealant Canister Compressor Kit 4. Replace with a new canister To remove the sealant canister: (With Pressure which is available from your Deflation Button) dealer.
Page 338 10-72 Vehicle Care WARNING WARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed Overinflating a tire could area with poor ventilation is cause the tire to rupture and dangerous. Engine exhaust may you or others could be injured. enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust Be sure to read and follow the contains carbon monoxide (CO) tire sealant and compressor kit...
Page 339 Vehicle Care 10-73 If this vehicle has a tire sealant The kit includes: A. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or and compressor kit, there may not Air Only) be a spare tire and tire changing B. On/Off Button equipment, and on some vehicles C.
Page 340 10-74 Vehicle Care Tire Sealant When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold Read and follow the safe handling temperatures, warm the kit in a instructions on the label adhered to heated environment for five minutes. the sealant canister. This will help to inflate the tire Check the tire sealant expiration faster.
Page 341 Vehicle Care 10-75 3. Place the kit on the ground. 8. Press and turn the selector The pressure gauge (C) may switch (A) counterclockwise to read higher than the actual tire Make sure the tire valve stem is the Sealant + Air position. pressure while the compressor positioned close to the ground is on.
Page 342 10-76 Vehicle Care 11. Press the on/off button (B) 15. Replace the sealant/air 19. Stop at a safe location and to turn the tire sealant and hose (F), and the power check the tire pressure. Refer compressor kit off. plug (H) back in their to Steps 1 11 under Using the original location.
Page 343 Vehicle Care 10-77 21. Dispose of the used tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire sealant canister (E) and and wheel damage by driving slowly sealant/air hose (F) assembly to a level place. Turn on the hazard at a local dealer or in warning flashers.
Page 344 10-78 Vehicle Care 5. Attach the air only hose (G) onto 10. Inflate the tire to the 11. Press the on/off button (B) the tire valve stem by turning it recommended inflation to turn the tire sealant and clockwise until it is tight. pressure using the pressure compressor kit off.
Page 345: Button
Vehicle Care 10-79 Removal and Installation of the Storing the Tire Sealant Sealant Canister and Compressor Kit To remove the sealant canister: To access the tire sealant and 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. compressor kit: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on 2.
Page 346: Tire Changing
10-80 Vehicle Care Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools To access the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remove the spare tire cover. A. Screwdriver With Pressure Deflation Button B. Tow Hook (If Equipped) 3. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise to remove it.
Page 347 Vehicle Care 10-81 Removing the Flat Tire and 3. Pull the cover or center cap WARNING away from the wheel. Store Installing the Spare Tire the wheel cover in the cargo Getting under a vehicle when it area until you have the flat tire is lifted on a jack is dangerous.
Page 348 10-82 Vehicle Care Notice: Make sure that the jack WARNING lift head is in the correct position or you may damage your vehicle. Lifting a vehicle and getting The repairs would not be covered under it to do maintenance or by your warranty.
Page 349 Vehicle Care 10-83 WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 350 10-84 Vehicle Care 15. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Notice: Improperly tightened 18. Lower the jack all the way and Tighten each nut by hand until wheel nuts can lead to brake remove the jack from under the the wheel is held against pulsation and rotor damage.
Page 351 Vehicle Care 10-85 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and 3. Turn the wrench clockwise to Tools With a Screw in Fastener tighten the fastener. and Tools 4. Replace the foam, jack and WARNING tools, and the tire.
Page 352: Compact Spare Tire
10-86 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and 3. Replace the jack and tools in Compact Spare Tire Tools With a Slide In Fastener their original storage location. 1. If the flat tire is larger than 4. Place the tire, lying flat, facing WARNING the spare tire, use the longer up in the spare tire well.
Page 353: Jump Starting (With Or Without Eassist)
Vehicle Care 10-87 Stop as soon as possible and Do not use the compact spare on Jump Starting check that the spare tire is correctly other vehicles. inflated after being installed on the Do not mix the compact spare tire Jump Starting (On-board vehicle.
Page 354 10-88 Vehicle Care With the ignition key in the run If the vehicle is started, the Jump Starting position, proceed as follows: on-board jump start function (with or without eAssist) will be automatically disabled. If the 1. Press MENU (C) on the turn vehicle cranks but does not start, For more information about the signal lever until Vehicle...
Page 355 Vehicle Care 10-89 Notice: Ignoring these steps 2. Get the vehicles close enough Notice: If any accessories are could result in costly damage so the jumper cables can reach, left on or plugged in during the to the vehicle that would not be but be sure the vehicles are jump starting procedure, they covered by the warranty.
Page 356 10-90 Vehicle Care 4. Open the hoods and locate the WARNING WARNING batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative ( ) terminal Using a match near a battery can Fans or other moving engine locations on each vehicle. cause battery gas to explode. parts can injure you badly.
Page 357 Vehicle Care 10-91 Do not connect positive (+) 7. Do not let the other end 9. Connect the other end of the to negative ( ) or you will get touch metal. Connect it to negative ( ) cable at least a short that would damage the positive (+) terminal of the 45 cm (18 in) away from the...
Page 358 10-92 Vehicle Care Notice: If the jumper cables To disconnect the jumper cables are connected or removed in from both vehicles: the wrong order, electrical 1. Disconnect the black shorting may occur and damage negative ( ) cable from the the vehicle.
Page 359: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-93 Towing Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before recreational Towing vehicle towing: Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing means What is the towing capacity towing the vehicle behind another Notice: To avoid damage, of the towing vehicle? vehicle such as behind a motor the disabled vehicle should be...
Page 360 10-94 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing Dolly Towing 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Remove the key from the ignition. 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 6. Release the parking brake. Notice: If the vehicle is Tow the vehicle with the two rear towed with all four wheels wheels on the ground and the front on the ground, the drivetrain...
Page 361: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-95 Appearance Care Notice: Avoid using high Finish Care pressure washes closer than Application of aftermarket clearcoat 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the Exterior Care sealant/wax materials is not vehicle. Use of power washers recommended. If painted surfaces exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) Washing the Vehicle are damaged, see your dealer to...
Page 362 10-96 Vehicle Care Occasional hand waxing or mild Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Windshield and Wiper Blades polishing should be done to remove Parts Clean the outside of the windshield residue from the paint finish. Regularly clean bright metal parts with glass cleaner. See your dealer for approved with water or chrome polish on Clean rubber blades using a lint-free...
Page 363 Vehicle Care 10-97 Weatherstrips Notice: Chrome wheels and other Steering, Suspension, and chrome trim may be damaged Chassis Components Apply silicone grease on if the vehicle is not washed weatherstrips to make them last Visually inspect front and rear after driving on roads that have longer, seal better, and not stick or suspension and steering system for been sprayed with magnesium,...
Page 364: Interior Care
10-98 Vehicle Care Underbody Maintenance Finish Damage Use a soft bristle brush to remove dust from knobs and crevices on Use plain water to flush dirt and Quickly repair minor chips and the instrument cluster. Using a mild debris from the vehicle's underbody. scratches with touch-up materials soap solution, immediately remove Your dealer or an underbody car...
Page 365 Vehicle Care 10-99 Do not use laundry detergents Cleaners may contain solvents that Interior Glass or dishwashing soaps with can become concentrated in the To clean, use a terry cloth fabric degreasers. For liquid cleaners, interior. Before using cleaners, dampened with water. Wipe droplets use approximately 20 drops read and adhere to all safety left behind with a clean dry cloth.
Page 366 10-100 Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet To clean: 5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild soap 1. Saturate a clean lint-free Start by vacuuming the surface solution followed only by colorfast cloth with water or using a soft brush attachment. If a club soda or plain water.
Page 367: Cleaning The Center
Vehicle Care 10-101 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Do not use cleaners that increase Cleaning the Center gloss, especially on the instrument Other Plastic Surfaces Stack panel. Reflected glare can decrease Use a soft microfiber cloth visibility through the windshield Cleaning the Display dampened with water to remove under certain conditions.
Page 368: Floor Mats
10-102 Vehicle Care Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the proper floor mat usage: Floor Mats The original equipment floor WARNING Pull up on the rear of the floor mat mats were designed for your to unlock each retainer and remove. If a floor mat is the wrong vehicle.
Page 369: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and Recommended Fluids, General Information Lubricants, and Parts Maintenance Your vehicle is an important Recommended Fluids and investment. This section describes Lubricants ....11-13 the required maintenance for the Maintenance Replacement vehicle.
Page 370 11-2 Service and Maintenance Your dealer recognizes the The Tire Rotation and Required Refer to the information in the importance of providing Services are the responsibility of the Maintenance Schedule Additional competitively priced maintenance vehicle owner. It is recommended to Required Services Normal chart.
Page 371: Maintenance Schedule
Service and Maintenance 11-3 Refer to the information in the Maintenance Engine Oil Change Maintenance Schedule Additional When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Schedule Required Services Severe chart. SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within Owner Checks and Services WARNING the next 1 000 km/600 mi.
Page 372 11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect windshield wiper Visually inspect steering, Tire Rotation and Required blades for wear, cracking, suspension, and chassis Services Every 12 000 km/ or contamination. See Exterior components for damaged, loose, 7,500 mi Care on page 10 95. Replace or missing parts or signs of Rotate the tires, if recommended for worn or damaged wiper blades.
Page 373 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Check starter switch. See Starter Check parking brake and Check tire sealant expiration Switch Check on page 10 22. automatic transmission park date, if equipped. See Tire mechanism. See Park Brake and Sealant and Compressor Kit Check automatic transmission P (Park) Mechanism Check on (With Pressure Deflation Button)
Page 374 11-6 Service and Maintenance...
Page 375 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Footnotes Maintenance b) Check all fuel and vapor lines d) 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 13.
Page 376 11-8 Service and Maintenance...
Page 377: Services
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Footnotes Maintenance c) Or every four years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. Services Services Severe d) Or every five years, whichever a) Or every two years, whichever comes first. See Cooling System on Replace brake fluid every comes first.
Page 378: And Care
11-10 Service and Maintenance Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care start 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 379 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Hoses Shocks and Struts Tires Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control Tires need to be properly inflated, be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining that there are no cracks or leaks.
Page 380 11-12 Service and Maintenance Vehicle Care Windshield Wiper Blades To help keep the vehicle looking like For safety, appearance, and the Wiper blades need to be cleaned new, vehicle care products are best viewing, keep the windshield and kept in good condition to available from your dealer.
Page 381: Lubricants, And Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-13 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of Engine Oil the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10 7. Always use the pre-mixed 50/50 mixture of de-ionized water and Engine Coolant DEX-COOL®...
Page 382: Maintenance Replacement Parts
11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 55560894 A3128C Engine Oil Filter 2.4L L4 Engine 12605566 PF457G Passenger Compartment Air Filter...
Page 383: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 384 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 385 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 386 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 387: 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 388: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R1234yf amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 9.6 L 10.1 qt Engine Oil with Filter...
Page 389: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Technical Data 12-3 Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.4L L4 Engine Belt removal and installation requires special tools. See your dealer for service.
Page 390 12-4 Technical Data NOTES...
Page 391: Customer Information
Canada) ....13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns Customer Satisfaction the United States with the sales transaction or the Procedure (Mexico) .
Page 392 That is why we suggest you may reject it and proceed with without further help, in the U.S., following Step One first. any other venue for relief available call the Chevrolet Customer to you. STEP THREE U.S. Owners: Assistance Center at...
Page 393: Procedure (Mexico)
Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning Customer Satisfaction Owners: In the event that you eligibility in the Canadian Motor Procedure (Mexico) do not feel your concerns have Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), been addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer Care...
Page 394 13-4 Customer Information Model year Customer Assistance Make sure that they have all necessary information. They are Procedure Brand interested in your continual Owner satisfaction and goodwill are Vehicle Identification satisfaction. very important to your dealer and Number (VIN) STEP TWO General Motors.
Page 395: Customer Assistance Offices (U.s. And Canada)
General Motors de Mexico, assistance. However, if a customer 1-800-496-9994 S. de R.L. de C.V. wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, Customer Assistance Center Canada the letter should be addressed to: Av. Ejercito Nacional #843...
Page 396: Mexico
13-6 Customer Information Mexico El Salvador Online Owner Center 800-6273 From Mexico City Manage your vehicle (U.S.) at chevrolet.com. Click on 5329-0811 Honduras Owners, then Manage My 800-0122-6101 From Other Mexico Locations Chevrolet/Owners Login. 01-800-466-0811 Customer Assistance Information and services...
Page 397: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Chevrolet Owner Centre Download the owner manual for This program is available to (Canada) chevroletowner.ca your vehicle, quickly and easily. qualified applicants for cost Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner Find the reimbursement of eligible Centre: Chevrolet-recommended aftermarket adaptive equipment...
Page 398: Canada)
1-800-263-3830. Model, year, color, and license the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. plate number of the vehicle. Roadside Assistance Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to Program (U.S. and Odometer reading, Vehicle make any changes or discontinue...
Page 399 Road or Highway: Tow to the violation of any laws. with the most direct route or the nearest Chevrolet dealer for most scenic route. There is a Legal fines. warranty service, or if the vehicle limit of six requests per year.
Page 400 The services are available at no renewal of this program at the end detailed receipts, and a copy cost under the terms and conditions of its term, contact the Chevrolet of the repair orders. Once of the program. The Roadside Customer Assistance Center at...
Page 401 If the vehicle cannot be received telephone numbers for existing Roadside Assistance by the nearest Chevrolet dealer Chevrolet dealers. program guidelines. If the costs due to scheduling conflicts, the exceed the amount authorized...
Page 402 13-12 Customer Information *Complimentary A rental car will be provided for Services Not Included in Roadside Transportation for Vehicle up to two days and the vehicle Assistance Pick Up: Transportation to must be returned to its original Roadside Assistance does not pick up your vehicle after repairs destination, excluding vehicles cover or reimburse services for the...
Page 403: Scheduling Service Appointments
Assistance program. For more If your dealer requests you to bring information, see your new vehicle Chevrolet reserves the right to make the vehicle for service, you are warranty. any changes or discontinue the urged to do so as early in the...
Page 404: Canada)
13-14 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Warranty service can generally If the vehicle requires overnight be completed while you wait. Canada) warranty repairs, and public However, if you are unable To enhance your ownership transportation is used instead of to wait, GM helps to minimize experience, we and our participating...
Page 405: Collision Damage Repair
Customer Information 13-15 Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Collision Damage Repair Information (U.S. and Canada) Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or All program options, such as shuttle If the vehicle is involved in a reimburse you for a rental vehicle service, may not be available at collision and it is damaged,...
Page 406 13-16 Customer Information Recycled original equipment As a result, these parts may fit Insuring the Vehicle parts may also be used for repair. poorly, exhibit premature durability/ Protect your investment in the GM These parts are typically removed corrosion problems, and may not vehicle with comprehensive and from vehicles that were total losses perform properly in subsequent...
Page 407 Customer Information 13-17 If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage company may require you to have Repair Process Driver name, address, and insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. In the event that the vehicle requires Genuine GM Original Equipment damage repairs, GM recommends Driver license number.
Page 408: Ordering Information
13-18 Customer Information Remember, if the vehicle is leased, Service Bulletins RETAIL SELL PRICE: you may be obligated to have the $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling Service Bulletins give additional vehicle repaired with Genuine and shipping fees. technical service information GM parts, even if your insurance needed to knowledgeably service Current and Past Models coverage does not pay the full cost.
Page 409: Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects To The United States
Customer Information 13-19 Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot Reporting Safety Defects become involved in individual to the Canadian Defects problems between you, your Government dealer, or General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects If you live in Canada, and you To contact NHTSA, you may to the United States believe that the vehicle has a call the Vehicle Safety Hotline...
Page 410: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: bag deployment or hitting a road about the vehicle s performance and obstacle, data that will assist in Chevrolet Motor Division how it is driven. For example, the understanding how a vehicle s Chevrolet Customer vehicle uses computer modules to systems performed.
Page 411: Onstar
Customer Information 13-21 ® These data can help provide To read data recorded by an EDR, OnStar a better understanding of the special equipment is required, and If the vehicle has OnStar® and an circumstances in which crashes and access to the vehicle or the EDR is active subscription to the OnStar®...
Page 412: Identification (Rfid)
13-22 Customer Information Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that pressure monitoring and ignition comply with Part 15 of the Federal system security, as well as in Communications Commission (FCC) connection with conveniences such...
Page 413: Onstar Services
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Push or call 1 888 4 ONSTAR (1 888 466 7827) to speak to an Advisor. OnStar Overview Push OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 Make a call, end a call, OnStar Services or answer an incoming call.
Page 414: Emergency
14-2 OnStar OnStar Services Navigation Push to connect to a live Advisor to: OnStar navigation requires the Emergency Verify account information or Directions and Connections update contact information. service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, Get driving directions. Requires the built-in system can automatically Push to receive directions the available Directions and...
Page 415 OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands Repeat Other Navigation Services During a Planned Route Available from OnStar 1. Push . System responds: OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers OnStar ready, then a tone. Cancel Route to send destinations from Google 2. Say Repeat. System responds 1.
Page 416: Connections
14-4 OnStar Connections Retrieve My Number 4. Pick a name tag. System responds: About to store <name OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows 1. Push . System responds: tag>. Does that sound OK? calls to be made and received OnStar ready. 5. Say Yes or No to try again. from the vehicle.
Page 417: Diagnostics
OnStar 14-5 OnStar Mobile App OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works With an iPhone® or Automatic Crash Response, Information Android -based mobile device, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, an OnStar mobile app can be Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service downloaded. The vehicle can be Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Push to request account transfer...
Page 418 14-6 OnStar OnStar service cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on TTY Users your vehicle is in a place where page 13 22 for information OnStar has the ability to OnStar has an agreement with regarding Part 15 of the Federal communicate to the deaf, a wireless service provider for Communications Commission...
Page 419 OnStar 14-7 OnStar Personal Identification Languages Global Positioning Number (PIN) System (GPS) The vehicle can be programmed to respond in French or Spanish. A PIN is needed to access some of Obstruction of the GPS can the OnStar services, like Remote occur in a large city with tall Push and ask an Advisor.
Page 420 14-8 OnStar Cellular and GPS Antennas Add-on Electrical Equipment OnStar libcurl and unzip acknowledgments Avoid placing items over or near the The OnStar system is integrated antenna to prevent blocking cellular into the electrical architecture of the Certain OnStar components may and GPS signal reception.
Page 421 OnStar 14-9 THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED unzip: George Petrov, Greg Roelofs, AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY Kai Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury, This is version 2005-Feb-10 of OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, the Info-ZIP copyright and license. IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, The definitive version of this...
Page 422 14-10 OnStar Permission is granted to anyone to 3. Altered versions including, 4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use this software for any purpose, but not limited to, ports to new use the names Info-ZIP, Zip, including commercial applications, operating systems, existing ports UnZip, UnZipSFX, WiZ, and to alter it and redistribute it with new graphical interfaces,...
Page 423 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Appearance Care When Should an Airbag Exterior ..... 10-95 Accessories and Inflate? ..... .3-25 Interior .
Page 424 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Cargo Headlamps, Front Turn Tie-Downs ..... 4-4 Battery ..... . . 10-21 Signal, Sidemarker, and Cautions, Danger, and Jump Starting .
Page 425 INDEX Clock ......5-5 Customer Assistance ..13-6 Door Cluster, Instrument .
Page 426 INDEX Engine (cont'd) Floor Mats ....10-102 Heater ......9-20 Fluid E85 Fuel .
Page 427 INDEX Fuses ......10-32 High-Speed Operation ..10-48 Engine Compartment Highway Hypnosis .
Page 428: Traction Control System
INDEX LATCH System Lights (cont'd) High/Low Beam Changer ..6-2 Replacing Parts after a Jump Starting ..10-87, 10-88 Crash ..... . .3-53 Low Fuel Warning .
Page 429 INDEX Messages (cont'd) Tire ......5-31 Maintenance Odometer ..... . . 5-9 Transmission .
Page 430 INDEX Power (cont'd) Rear Seats ....3-11 Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-21 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ..9-37 Park Seat Adjustment .
Page 431 INDEX Replacing Safety Belt Seats (cont'd) Power Adjustment, Front ..3-5 System Parts after a Safety Belts ....3-13 Crash .
Page 432 i-10 INDEX Shift Lock Control Function Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Theft-Deterrent Systems ..2-12 Check, Automatic Bulb Replacement ..10-28 Immobilizer ....2-12 Transmission .
Page 433 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont'd) Transmission Terminology and Automatic .....9-25 Vehicle Definitions ....10-43 Fluid, Automatic .
Page 434 i-12 INDEX Where to Put the Restraint ..3-44 Windows ..... . 2-15 Warning Messages ....5-33 Brake System Light .

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Chevrolet 2013 Malibu Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Restraints

Seat Adjustment

Head Restraints

Lumbar Adjustment

Safety Belts

Airbag System

Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments

Instruments and Controls

Lighting 6-1 Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamps off

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Flash-To-Pass

Daytime Running

Exterior Lamp Controls

Automatic Headlamp

Hazard Warning Flashers

Turn and Lane-Change

Interior Lighting

Fog Lamps

Lighting Features

7-1 Infotainment System Audio Players Introduction

Infotainment

Overview (Radio with CD and

Phone

Driving and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Brakes

Cruise Control

Bulb Replacement

Quick Links

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