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2012 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-35
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-40
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-22
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-27
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-45

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  • Page 1 2012 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2012 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Customer Information ..13-1 General Information .
  • Page 3 à l'adresse Keep this manual in the vehicle for this manual including, but not limited suivante: quick reference. to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, Helm, Incorporated the CHEVROLET Emblem, IMPALA, P.O. Box 07130 and the IMPALA Emblem are...

  • Page 4: Index

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

  • Page 5: Onstar

    Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Charging System : Malfunction Indicator Lamp Here are some additional symbols : Cruise Control : Oil Pressure that may be found on the vehicle : Engine Coolant Temperature : Power and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to : Exterior Lamps : Remote Vehicle Start...
  • Page 6 Introduction NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 7: In Brief

    In Brief In Brief Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-8 Performance and Maintenance Mirror Adjustment ... . . 1-8 Traction Control Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 1-9 System (TCS) ....1-17 Interior Lighting .
  • Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 9: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 4. Steering Wheel Adjustment on Initial Drive page 5 2. B. Remote Trunk Release Button. Information See Trunk on page 2 9. M. Cruise Control on page 9 30. This section provides a brief C.

  • Page 10: Remote Vehicle Start

    In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking Press and hold for more than lamps will turn on and remain on as two seconds to sound the panic long as the engine is running. The alarm. doors will be locked and the climate Press again to cancel the panic control system may come on.

  • Page 11: Trunk Release

    In Brief Door Locks Trunk Release Windows To open the trunk from the outside, Manual Locks press on the RKE transmitter. From outside the vehicle, use the See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) key in the door or the Remote System Operation on page 2 3. Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock or unlock the vehicle.
  • Page 12 In Brief Seat Adjustment To adjust the seatback, see Manual See Power Seat Adjustment on Reclining Seatbacks under page 3 4. Manual Seats Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 5. Power Reclining Seatback Power Seats To adjust a manual seat: To adjust a power seatback, 1.

  • Page 13: Second Row Seats

    In Brief Manual Lumbar Second Row Seats Safety Belts On vehicles with the flip and fold feature, the bottom seat cushions can be flipped forward and the seatback folded down to create an extended cargo area. The vehicle also has an under seat storage area.

  • Page 14: Mirror Adjustment

    In Brief Passenger Sensing Mirror Adjustment System Exterior Mirrors The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags, United States seat side impact airbags, and roof rail airbags are not affected by this.

  • Page 15: Interior Lighting

    In Brief Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Interior Lighting Adjustment Vehicles with a manual rearview Dome Lamp mirror can be adjusted by holding The center mounted dome lamp the mirror in the center to move it for overhead comes on when a door is a clearer view behind the vehicle.

  • Page 16: Exterior Lighting

    1-10 In Brief Map Lamps Windshield Wiper/Washer : Briefly turn to this position to manually turn the automatic lamp The vehicle has map lamps on the control and Daytime Running rearview mirror. Push the button Lamps (DRL) off or on. For vehicles near each lamp to turn the map first sold in Canada, the off position lamps on and off.

  • Page 17: Climate Controls

    In Brief 1-11 Climate Controls : Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less This vehicle may have a dual or single climate control system. The heating, frequent wipes. cooling, defrost, defog, and ventilation can be controlled with either of these : Slow wipes.
  • Page 18 1-12 In Brief Single Zone A. Fan Control E. Air Delivery Mode Control B. Outside Air Air Conditioning C. Temperature Control G. Rear Window Defogger D. Recirculation See Climate Control Systems on page 8 1. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 19: Vehicle Features

    In Brief 1-13 Vehicle Features : Select radio stations. : Seek or scan stations. Radio(s) : For vehicles with RDS, press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, or WMA song. If information is available during XM or CD playback, the song title information displays on the top line of the display and artist...

  • Page 20: Portable Audio Devices

    1-14 In Brief station frequency tabs and by using 2. To increase or decrease the XM satellite radio has a the radio FAV button. Press FAV time, do one of the following wide variety of programming and to go through up to 6 pages of while the hours or minutes are commercial-free music, coast to favorites, each having 6 favorite...
  • Page 21 In Brief 1-15 ® Bluetooth Steering Wheel Controls : Press to go to the previous radio station stored as a For vehicles with a Bluetooth favorite, the next track if a CD is system, it allows users with a playing, reject an incoming call, Bluetooth enabled cell phone to or end a current call.

  • Page 22: Cruise Control

    1-16 In Brief Cruise Control +RES: Press briefly to make the Power Outlets vehicle resume to a previously set The vehicle has three 12 volt outlets speed, or press and hold to which can be used to plug in accelerate. electrical equipment, such as a cell SET : Press to set the speed and phone or MP3 player.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    In Brief 1-17 Performance and Electronic Stability Tire Pressure Monitor Control (ESC) Maintenance This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The Electronic Stability Control Traction Control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult System (TCS) driving conditions.

  • Page 24: Driving For Better Fuel Economy

    1-18 In Brief During cooler conditions, the low tire Resetting the Oil Life System Driving for Better Fuel pressure warning light may appear Economy 1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING when the vehicle is first started and on the DIC. then turn off. This may be an early Driving habits can affect fuel 2.

  • Page 25: Onstar Overview

    TPC Spec number Canada: 1-800-268-6800 and more. molded into the tire's sidewall As the owner of a new Chevrolet, near the size. Sign up today at: you are automatically enrolled in the Follow recommended scheduled U.S.: chevrolet.com (click on...
  • Page 26 1-20 In Brief NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 27 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Doors Interior Mirrors Trunk ......2-9 Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-14 Windows Automatic Dimming Rearview Vehicle Security...

  • Page 28: Keys And Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks If you are locked out of your vehicle, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on Keys page 13 5 for more information. With an active OnStar subscription, WARNING an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle.

  • Page 29: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation

    Keys, Doors, and Windows If there is a decrease in the RKE when is pressed again within operating range: five seconds. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 35 for Check the distance. The additional information. transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.
  • Page 30 Keys, Doors, and Windows When the replacement transmitter (Remote Trunk Release): is programmed to the vehicle, all Press and hold for about remaining transmitters must also be one second to open the trunk. The programmed. Any lost or stolen transmission must be in P (Park). transmitters no longer work once the (Vehicle Locator/Panic new transmitter is programmed.
  • Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Insert the new battery, positive doing so. Check local regulations for 2. Press and release , then side facing down. Replace with a any requirements on remote starting immediately press and hold CR2032 or equivalent battery. of vehicles.
  • Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows After entering the vehicle during a Ignition Positions on page 9 15 for Door Locks remote start, insert and turn the key information regarding the ignition to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle. positions on your vehicle. WARNING The engine will shut off The remote vehicle start feature will...
  • Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks to unlock the doors when the WARNING (Continued) system is armed. See Anti-theft Alarm System on page 2 11. injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the Delayed Locking vehicle whenever leaving it. This feature allows the driver to Outsiders can easily enter delay the actual locking of the...
  • Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows Personal Choice Programming settings. For programming To assist in finding the lock, the information, see Vehicle vehicle has the following: The delayed locking feature can Personalization on page 5 35. be turned on or off, using the Driver Information Center (DIC) to Lockout Protection program this feature.

  • Page 35: Doors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows To open a rear door when the Doors WARNING (Continued) security lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door by using the Trunk Adjust the Climate Control Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system to a setting that transmitter, if the vehicle has brings in only outside air WARNING...
  • Page 36 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Trunk Release Emergency Trunk Release Handle Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk...

  • Page 37: Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Vehicle Security Once armed, the alarm will go off if Arming with the RKE someone tries to enter the vehicle Transmitter This vehicle has theft-deterrent without using the RKE transmitter or The alarm system will arm when features;...

  • Page 38: Immobilizer

    2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Immobilizer The security light will come on if If the vehicle does start, the first key there is a problem with arming or may be faulty. See your dealer who See Radio Frequency Statement on disarming the theft-deterrent can service the PASS-Key III+ to page 13 15 for information...

  • Page 39: Exterior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 To program the new additional key: 4. Insert the new key to be Exterior Mirrors programmed and turn it to the 1. Verify that the new key has ON/RUN position within Convex Mirrors stamped on it. five seconds of turning the ignition to the LOCK/OFF 2.

  • Page 40: Power Mirrors

    2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Mirrors 2. Press one of the four buttons Interior Mirrors located on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired Manual Rearview Mirror direction. Adjust the inside rearview mirror 3. Adjust each outside mirror so for a clear view of the area behind that a little of the vehicle and the your vehicle.

  • Page 41: Automatic Dimming Rearview

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Automatic Dimming Windows Rearview Mirror WARNING The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Leaving children, helpless adults, Automatic dimming reduces the or pets in a vehicle with the glare from the headlamps of the windows closed is dangerous.

  • Page 42: Power Windows

    2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Windows To lower the window, press and hold the front of the switch to the first position until the window is at the WARNING desired level. To raise the window, pull up and hold the front of the Leaving children in a vehicle with switch.

  • Page 43: Sun Visors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Window Lockout Sun Visors Roof (Window Lockout): The driver Sunroof window switches also include a lockout switch. Press the right side of the switch to prevent the rear passengers from using their window switches. The driver can still control all the windows and the front passenger can control their own window with the lockout on.
  • Page 44 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows The sunroof can only be operated From the vent position, press Dirt and debris may collect on the when the ignition is in ON/RUN this switch again to activate the sunroof seal or in the track. This or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when express-open feature.
  • Page 45 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety System Check ..3-18 Child Restraints Safety Belt Care ... . . 3-18 Older Children ....3-33 Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Infants and Young...

  • Page 46: Seats And Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the WARNING outboard seating positions. With head restraints that are not The height of the head restraint can installed and adjusted properly, be adjusted. Pull the head restraint there is a greater chance that up to raise it.

  • Page 47: Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints restraint down. Try to move the Front Seats head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is Seat Adjustment locked in place. The front seat outboard head WARNING restraints are not designed to be removed.

  • Page 48: Center Seat

    Seats and Restraints Center Seat Power Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar The vehicle may have a front center To adjust a power seat, if equipped: seat. There are cupholders on the Move the seat forward or Move the lever up or down to underside of the seat cushion.

  • Page 49: Reclining Seatbacks

    Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) WARNING WARNING For proper protection when the You can lose control of the Sitting in a reclined position when vehicle is in motion, have the vehicle if you try to adjust a seatback upright.
  • Page 50 Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to the upright Power Reclining Seatbacks position: 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 51: Heated Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat will WARNING change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The If you cannot feel temperature lights indicate two for the highest change or pain to the skin, the setting and one for the lowest.

  • Page 52: Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Rear Seats (Split Folding) Flip and Fold Feature On vehicles with this feature, the seat cushions flip forward and the seatbacks fold down to create an extended flat cargo area. To flip the seat cushion and fold the seatback: 2.
  • Page 53 Seats and Restraints To return the seats to the normal 3. Flip the bottom seat cushion WARNING position: back into place. Push down firmly on the seat cushion to A safety belt that is improperly make sure it is secure. WARNING routed, not properly attached, When the seat is not in use, the...

  • Page 54: Safety Belts

    3-10 Seats and Restraints 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 55: Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints 3-11 safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...

  • Page 56: Properly

    3-12 Seats and Restraints 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 able to take belt restraining have a lap-shoulder belt except for the center front passenger position forces.
  • Page 57 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Engaging the child restraint Pull up on the latch plate to locking feature in the right front make sure it is secure. If the belt seating position may affect the is not long enough, see Safety passenger sensing system.
  • Page 58 3-14 Seats and Restraints Adjust the height so the shoulder You can move the adjuster up just portion of the belt is on the shoulder by pushing up on the shoulder belt and not falling off of it. The belt guide.
  • Page 59 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Pretensioners work only once. If the Here is how to install a comfort pretensioners activate in a crash, guide to the safety belt: they will need to be replaced, and 1. Pull the guide out from the probably other new parts for the pocket on the edge of the vehicle's safety belt system.

  • Page 60: Safety Belt Use During

    3-16 Seats and Restraints 4. Buckle, position, and release WARNING the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make A safety belt that is not properly sure the shoulder portion of the worn may not provide the belt is on the shoulder and not protection needed in a crash.

  • Page 61: Lap Belt

    Seats and Restraints 3-17 Lap Belt Buckle, position, and release it the Safety Belt Extender same way as the lap part of a This section is only for the lap belt. If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten lap-shoulder belt. To learn how to wear a lap-shoulder around you, you should use it.

  • Page 62: Safety System Check

    3-18 Seats and Restraints Safety System Check Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Now and then, check that the safety Keep belts clean and dry. Crash belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and WARNING anchorages are all working properly.

  • Page 63: Airbag System

    Seats and Restraints 3-19 See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word belt assemblies inspected or AIRBAG will appear on the middle The vehicle has the following replaced. part of the steering wheel for the airbags: driver and on the instrument panel New parts and repairs may be...
  • Page 64 3-20 Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things WARNING WARNING to know about the airbag system: Because airbags inflate with Children who are up against, WARNING great force and faster than the or very close to, any airbag blink of an eye, anyone who is up when it inflates can be seriously You can be severely injured or...

  • Page 65: Where Are The Airbags

    Seats and Restraints 3-21 Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an The right front passenger frontal electrical problem.
  • Page 66 3-22 Seats and Restraints WARNING If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear.

  • Page 67: When Should An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-23 When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to different crash speeds. For inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear Inflate? example: impacts, or in many side impacts. Frontal airbags are designed to If the vehicle hits a stationary In addition, the vehicle has inflate in moderate to severe frontal...

  • Page 68: What Makes An Airbag

    3-24 Seats and Restraints Roof-rail airbags are not intended to What Makes an Airbag How Does an Airbag inflate in rollovers or rear impacts. Inflate? Restrain? A seat-mounted side impact airbag is intended to deploy on the side of In a deployment event, the sensing In moderate to severe frontal or the vehicle that is struck.

  • Page 69: What Will You See After An

    Seats and Restraints 3-25 Airbags should never be regarded the windshield or being able to steer fuel system after the airbags inflate. as anything more than a supplement the vehicle, nor does it prevent You can lock the doors, turn off the to safety belts.

  • Page 70: Passenger Sensing

    3-26 Seats and Restraints Let only qualified technicians Additional windshield breakage may work on the airbag systems. also occur from the right front Improper service can mean that passenger airbag. an airbag system will not work Airbags are designed to inflate properly.
  • Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-27 The passenger sensing system A label on the sun visor says, WARNING (Continued) works with sensors that are part of Never put a rear-facing child seat in the right front passenger seat. The the front. This is because the risk to sensors are designed to detect the the rear-facing child is so great, Even if the passenger sensing...
  • Page 72 3-28 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is The passenger sensing system is WARNING designed to turn off the right front designed to turn on (may inflate) the passenger frontal airbag if: right front passenger frontal airbag If the airbag readiness light ever anytime the system senses that a The right front passenger seat is comes on and stays on, it means...
  • Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-29 If the On Indicator is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an restraint and restarting the Child Restraint Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, If a child restraint has been installed turn the vehicle off.
  • Page 74 3-30 Seats and Restraints system to detect that person and Additional Factors Affecting A wet seat can affect the enable the right front passenger performance of the passenger System Operation frontal airbag: sensing system. Here is how: Safety belts help keep the 1.

  • Page 75: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    Seats and Restraints 3-31 The on indicator may be lit if an Your dealer and the service manual Adding Equipment to the object, such as a briefcase, have information about servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle handbag, grocery bag, laptop or vehicle and the airbag system. To other electronic device, is put on an purchase a service manual, see Q: Is there anything I might add...

  • Page 76: Airbag System Check

    3-32 Seats and Restraints In addition, the vehicle has a If you have any questions, call In addition, your dealer and the passenger sensing system Customer Assistance. The service manual have information for the right front passenger phone numbers and addresses about the location of the airbag position, which includes sensors for Customer Assistance are in...

  • Page 77: Replacing Airbag System

    Seats and Restraints 3-33 Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints replace airbag system parts. See Parts after a Crash your dealer for service. Older Children If the airbag readiness light stays on WARNING after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag A crash can damage the airbag...
  • Page 78 3-34 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer's instructions that According to accident statistics, maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the children and infants are safer trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that when properly restrained in a child return to the booster seat.

  • Page 79: Infants And Young

    Seats and Restraints 3-35 Infants and Young WARNING (Continued) Children The child could move too far Everyone in a vehicle needs forward increasing the chance of protection! This includes infants head and neck injury. The child and all other children. Neither the might also slide under the lap distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the...
  • Page 80 3-36 Seats and Restraints Airbags plus lap shoulder belts WARNING (Continued) WARNING offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children Children who are up against, For example, in a crash at only and infants. Neither the vehicle's or very close to, any airbag when 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) safety belt system nor its airbag...
  • Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-37 For most basic types of child WARNING (Continued) restraints, there are many different models available. When across the strongest part of an purchasing a child restraint, be infant's body, the back and sure it is designed to be used in shoulders.

  • Page 82: Child Restraint Systems

    3-38 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat (B) A booster seat (C) is a child restraint (A) Rear Facing Infant Seat provides restraint for the child's designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat (A) body with the harness.
  • Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Securing an Add-On Child more information. Children can be use and install child restraints. In endangered in a crash if the child the U.S., refer to the National Restraint in the Vehicle restraint is not properly secured in Highway Traffic Safety the vehicle.

  • Page 84: Where To Put The Restraint

    3-40 Seats and Restraints Where to Put the WARNING WARNING (Continued) Restraint A child in a rear-facing child According to accident statistics, Even if the passenger sensing restraint can be seriously children and infants are safer when system, if equipped, has turned injured or killed if the right front properly restrained in a child off the right front passenger...

  • Page 85: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    Seats and Restraints 3-41 Depending on where you place the Lower Anchors and WARNING child restraint and the size of the Tethers for Children child restraint, you may not be able A child in a child restraint in the (LATCH System) to access adjacent safety belt center front seat can be badly assemblies or LATCH anchors for...
  • Page 86 3-42 Seats and Restraints When installing a child restraint with Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor.
  • Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Your child restraint may have Lower Anchor and Top Tether a single tether (A) or a dual Anchor Locations tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a To assist in locating the lower top tether are designed for use with...

  • Page 88: System

    3-44 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint WARNING (Continued) Designed for the LATCH System restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment WARNING to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others If a LATCH-type child restraint is could be injured.
  • Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Notice: Do not let the LATCH 1.1. Find the lower anchors for 2.3. Route, attach, and tighten attachments rub against the the desired seating the top tether according to vehicle s safety belts. This may position. your child restraint damage these parts.
  • Page 90 3-46 Seats and Restraints If the position you If you are using a If you are using a are using has a fixed single tether in the dual tether in the headrest and you center seating center seating are using a dual position without a position without a tether, route the...

  • Page 91: Replacing Latch System

    Seats and Restraints 3-47 Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat) a top tether, and that the tether be attached. When securing a child restraint in a WARNING rear seating position, study the If the child restraint does not have...
  • Page 92 3-48 Seats and Restraints 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.

  • Page 93: Securing Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints 3-49 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint (Center Front Seat (Right Front Seat manufacturer's instructions Position) Position) regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and This vehicle has airbags.
  • Page 94 3-50 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, If the child restraint has the LATCH WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat in system, see Lower Anchors and the front. This is because the risk to Tethers for Children (LATCH the rear-facing child is so great, System) on page 3 41 for how and...
  • Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-51 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint.
  • Page 96 3-52 Seats and Restraints Try to pull the belt out of the If the airbag is off, the off indicator retractor to make sure the in the passenger airbag status retractor is locked. If the indicator will come on and stay on retractor is not locked, repeat when the vehicle is started.

  • Page 97: Storage Compartments

    Storage Storage Storage Sunglasses Storage Compartments A storage compartment for sunglasses may be located above Storage Compartments the rearview mirror. Push on the Glove Box Glove Box ....4-1 cover to open the compartment.

  • Page 98: Additional Storage Features

    Storage Rear Storage Center Console Storage Additional Storage Features For vehicles with a split folding rear For vehicles with a front center seat, there are two storage areas console storage area, open it by underneath. Pull the tab(s) located pulling up on the latch located in the Convenience Net by the passenger side safety belt front of the console cover.
  • Page 99 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Engine Oil Pressure Light ..5-22 Gauge ..... . 5-12 Security Light .

  • Page 100: Controls

    Instruments and Controls Fuel System Messages ..5-30 Controls To adjust the steering wheel: Key and Lock Messages ..5-31 1. Hold the wheel and pull the lever Lamp Messages ... . . 5-31 Steering Wheel toward you.

  • Page 101: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls SRCE (Source): Press to choose (Next): Press to go to the next between the radio (AM, FM, XM), radio station stored as a favorite, CD, and auxiliary input jack. or the next track if a CD is playing. (Previous/End): Press to (Volume): Press to go to the previous radio station...

  • Page 102: Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer (Low Speed): Slow wipes. WARNING (High Speed): Fast wipes. In freezing weather, do not use Clear ice and snow from the wiper the washer until the windshield is blades before using them. If frozen warmed. Otherwise the washer to the windshield, carefully loosen or fluid can form ice on the thaw them.

  • Page 103: Compass

    Instruments and Controls Compass To adjust for compass variance, use 2. Find the vehicle's current the following procedure: location and variance zone This vehicle may have a compass in number on the map. Compass Variance (Zone) the Driver Information Center (DIC). Zones 1 through 15 are Procedure Compass Zone...

  • Page 104: Clock

    Instruments and Controls It is suggested to calibrate away To calibrate the compass, use the 4. The DIC will display from tall buildings, utility wires, following procedure: CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN manhole covers, or other industrial CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle Compass Calibration Procedure structures, if possible.
  • Page 105 Instruments and Controls 2. To increase or decrease the With Date Display 5. To decrease the time or date, do time, do one of the following one of the following: Single CD (MP3) Player while the hours or minutes are Turn the knob flashing:...

  • Page 106: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls 2. Press the pushbutton located Remove the cover to access and Certain accessory plugs may not be under the desired option. replace when not in use. compatible with the accessory power outlet and could overload 3. Press the or MENU button vehicle and adapter fuses.

  • Page 107: Ashtrays

    Instruments and Controls Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there in while it is heating does not let could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and the lighter back away from the function. Often gauges and warning heating element when it is hot.

  • Page 108: Instrument Cluster

    5-10 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Uplevel Shown, Base and Metric Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 109: Speedometer

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 Speedometer Tachometer Fuel Gauge The speedometer shows the vehicle The tachometer displays the engine speed in both kilometers per hour speed in revolutions per (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). minute (rpm). Notice: If the engine is operated Odometer with the tachometer in the shaded warning area, the vehicle could...

  • Page 110: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

    5-12 Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some Engine Coolant owners ask about. None of these Temperature Gauge show a problem with the fuel gauge: At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated.

  • Page 111: Safety Belt Reminders

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster. When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind front passengers to English fasten their safety belt.

  • Page 112: Airbag Readiness Light

    5-14 Instruments and Controls The front passenger safety belt If there is a problem with the airbag reminder light and chime may turn system, an airbag Driver Information on if an object is put on the seat Center (DIC) message can also such as a briefcase, handbag, come on.

  • Page 113: Charging System Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-15 If the word OFF or the off symbol is Charging System Light lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag. If, after several seconds, both status Canada indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a...

  • Page 114: Indicator Lamp

    5-16 Instruments and Controls problems with a generator drive Notice: Modifications made to the belt, or that there is an electrical engine, transmission, exhaust, problem. Have it checked right intake, or fuel system of the away. If the vehicle must be driven a vehicle or the replacement of the short distance with the light on, turn original tires with other than...
  • Page 115 Instruments and Controls 5-17 To prevent more serious damage to system can determine if the If none of the above have the vehicle: fuel cap has been left off or made the light turn off, your dealer improperly installed. A loose or can check the vehicle.

  • Page 116: Brake System Warning

    5-18 Instruments and Controls The vehicle may not pass If this has been done and the This light should come on briefly inspection if: vehicle still does not pass the when the engine is started. If it does inspection for lack of OBD II not come on then, have it fixed so it The malfunction indicator lamp is system readiness, your dealer...

  • Page 117: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-19 If the light does not come on, have it Electronic Stability WARNING fixed so it will be ready to warn if Control (ESC) Off Light there is a problem. The brake system might not be If the ABS light stays on, turn the working properly if the brake ignition off.

  • Page 118: Electronic Stability Control

    5-20 Instruments and Controls Press and briefly hold the ESC OFF Electronic Stability serviced by the dealer. See Ride button to turn off the ESC system; Control System Messages on Control (ESC)/Traction the ESC OFF light comes on and a page 5 31 for more information.

  • Page 119: Warning Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 If it does not, have the vehicle Tire Pressure Light Stop as soon as possible, and serviced by the dealer. If the system inflate the tires to the pressure value is working normally the indicator shown on the Tire and Loading light goes off.

  • Page 120: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    5-22 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light Check the oil level as soon as Security Light possible. Add oil if required, but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced.

  • Page 121: High-Beam On Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-23 For information regarding this light Front Fog Lamp Light Information Displays and the vehicle's security system, see Anti-theft Alarm System on Driver Information page 2 11. Center (DIC) High-Beam On Light Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC).
  • Page 122 5-24 Instruments and Controls If your vehicle has these DIC Buttons (Vehicle Information): Press features, the DIC also displays the this button to display the oil life, compass direction and the outside units, tire pressure readings, and air temperature when viewing the compass zone and compass trip and fuel information.
  • Page 123 Instruments and Controls 5-25 Trip A and Trip B and the vehicle was moving. Once The fuel range estimate is based on the vehicle begins moving, the trip an average of the vehicle's fuel Press the trip/fuel button until odometer will accumulate mileage. economy over recent driving history TRIP A or TRIP B displays.
  • Page 124 5-26 Instruments and Controls 100 kilometers (L/100 km). This various vehicle speeds recorded When the remaining oil life is low, number is calculated based on the since the last reset of this value. To the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON number of mpg (L/100 km) recorded reset the value, press and hold the message will appear on the display.

  • Page 125: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-27 Units add air to a specific tire will appear Vehicle Messages in the display. See Tire Pressure on Press the vehicle information button Messages are displayed on the DIC page 10 40 and Tire Messages on until UNITS displays.

  • Page 126: Battery Voltage And Charging

    5-28 Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage and battery. Turn off all unnecessary HOOD OPEN accessories. Stop and turn off the Charging Messages If your vehicle has the remote start vehicle as soon as it is safe to do feature, this message displays when so.

  • Page 127: Engine Cooling System

    Instruments and Controls 5-29 TRUNK OPEN ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the ENGINE This message displays when the vehicle as soon as possible. trunk is not closed completely. Make Notice: If you drive your vehicle See Engine Overheating on sure that the trunk is closed while the engine is overheating,...

  • Page 128: Engine Oil Messages

    5-30 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Messages not drive the vehicle until the performance may be reduced the cause of the low oil pressure is next time the vehicle is driven. The CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON corrected. See Engine Oil on vehicle may be driven at a reduced page 10 7 for more information.

  • Page 129: Key And Lock Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-31 Key and Lock Messages TURN SIGNAL ON instrument panel cluster. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on This message displays as a REPLACE BATTERY IN page 9 29 and Electronic Stability reminder to turn off the turn signal REMOTE KEY Control (ESC)/Traction Control if you drive your vehicle for more...

  • Page 130: Messages

    5-32 Instruments and Controls panel cluster. See Electronic is turned off manually. See TRACTION CONTROL ON Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/ page 9 29 for more information. Control System (TCS), this message Warning Light on page 5 20.

  • Page 131: Service Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-33 A fault has been detected in the SERVICE POWER STEERING This message only appears while system which means that the the ignition is in ON/RUN, and will This message displays when a system is disabled and it is not not disappear until the problem is problem is detected with the power protecting the vehicle.

  • Page 132: Transmission Messages

    5-34 Instruments and Controls TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE RIGHT FRT (right front), LEFT RR Transmission Messages (left rear), or RIGHT RR (right rear) On vehicles with the Tire Pressure SERVICE TRANSMISSION to indicate the location of the low Monitor System (TPMS), this tire.

  • Page 133: Vehicle Reminder

    Instruments and Controls 5-35 Vehicle Reminder Vehicle The customization preferences are automatically recalled. Messages Personalization To change customization ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE preferences, use the following Your vehicle has customization WITH CARE capabilities that allow you to procedure. program certain features to one This message displays when the Entering the Feature preferred setting.
  • Page 134 5-36 Instruments and Controls Feature Settings Menu Items the settings for this feature. Then Unlock under Automatic Door press the customization button to Locks on page 2 8 for more The following are customization scroll through the following settings: information. features that allow you to program ENGLISH (default): All messages Press the customization button until...
  • Page 135 Instruments and Controls 5-37 ALL IN PARK (default): All of the for this feature. Then press the REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK doors will unlock when the vehicle is customization button to scroll This feature allows you to select the shifted into P (Park). through the following settings: type of feedback you will receive NO CHANGE: No change will be...
  • Page 136 5-38 Instruments and Controls LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior feature. Then press the APPROACH LIGHTING lamps will flash when you press the customization button to scroll This feature allows you to select unlock button on the RKE through the following settings: whether or not to have the exterior transmitter.
  • Page 137 Instruments and Controls 5-39 The lights will remain on for LOUD: The chime volume will be Press the customization button until 20 seconds or until the lock button set to a loud level. REMOTE START appears on the on the RKE transmitter is pressed, DIC display.

  • Page 138: Universal Remote System

    5-40 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until If you do not exit, pressing the Universal Remote FACTORY SETTINGS appears on customization button again will System the DIC display. Press the set/reset return you to the beginning of the button once to access the settings FEATURE SETTINGS menu.
  • Page 139 Instruments and Controls 5-41 This system provides a way to erased when the vehicle is sold or replace up to three remote control the lease ends. See Erasing transmitters used to activate Universal Home Remote Buttons in devices such as garage door this section.
  • Page 140 5-42 Instruments and Controls that will be used to control the If these instructions do not work, garage door until the garage the garage door opener is probably door moves. The indicator light, a Fixed Code unit. Follow the above the selected button, Programming instructions that follow should slowly blink.
  • Page 141 Instruments and Controls 5-43 Your hand-held transmitter can have between 8 to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter. The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also Example of Eight Dip Switches have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming with Two Positions the Universal Home Remote.
  • Page 142 5-44 Instruments and Controls If a switch is set between The switch positions on the the up and down position, hand-held transmitter could be write Middle. labeled, as follows: The switch settings written A switch in the up position down in Step 2 will now could be labeled as Up, become the button strokes +, or On.
  • Page 143 Instruments and Controls 5-45 4. The indicator lights will blink 5. After entering all of the switch 7. Immediately release the button slowly. Enter each switch positions, again, firmly press and when the garage door moves. setting from Step 2 into your release all three buttons at the The indicator light will blink vehicle's Universal Home...

  • Page 144: Universal Remote System

    5-46 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Erasing Universal Home 2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink, release both buttons. The Remote Buttons Operation codes from all buttons will be The programmed buttons should be erased. Press and hold the appropriate erased when the vehicle is sold or button for at least half of a second.

  • Page 145: Exterior Lamp Controls

    Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-5 Exterior Lamp Controls Courtesy Lamps ....6-5 Exterior Lighting Dome Lamps .

  • Page 146: Headlamp High/Low-Beam

    Lighting License Plate Lamps The exterior lamps control has four Headlamp High/ positions: (Headlamps): Turns on the Low-Beam Changer headlamps together with the (Off): Turns off the automatic To change the headlamps from low following lamps listed below. When headlamps and Daytime Running beam to high beam, push the turn the headlamps are turned on while Lamps (DRL).

  • Page 147: Daytime Running Lamps

    Lighting Daytime Running Lamps The headlamps automatically Hazard Warning Flashers change from DRL to the regular (DRL)/Automatic headlamps depending on the Headlamp System darkness of the surroundings. The other lamps that come on with the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can headlamps will also come on.

  • Page 148: Turn And Lane-Change

    Lighting When the hazard warning flashers Raise or lower the lever until the Fog Lamps are on, the turn signals will arrow starts to flash to signal a lane not work. change. Hold it there until the lane change is completed. If the lever is Turn and Lane-Change briefly pressed and released, the turn signal flashes three times.

  • Page 149: Instrument Panel Illumination

    Lighting Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. A light will come on in the When a door is opened, the instrument panel cluster. Instrument Panel courtesy lamps automatically come When the headlamps are changed on.

  • Page 150: Dome Lamps

    Lighting Dome Lamps Reading Lamps Lighting Features Entry Lighting For vehicles with courtesy lamps, they come on and stay on for a set time whenever the unlock symbol is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. If a door is opened, the lamps stay on while it is open and then turn off The center mounted dome lamp The vehicle has reading lamps that...

  • Page 151: Delayed Entry Lighting

    Lighting When the ignition is on, illuminated Delayed Exit Lighting Parade Dimming entry is inactive, which means the This feature illuminates the interior Parade mode automatically prohibits courtesy lamps will not come on for a period of time after the key is the dimming of the instrument panel unless a door is opened.

  • Page 152: Battery Power Protection

    Lighting If the vehicle has a voltmeter gauge EPM works to prevent excessive Battery Power Protection or a voltage display on the Driver discharge of the battery. It does this This feature helps prevent the Information Center (DIC), you may by balancing the generator's output battery from being drained, if see the voltage move up or down.

  • Page 153: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Set up the tone, speaker Infotainment Introduction adjustments, and preset radio System stations. Infotainment For more information, see Defensive Determine which radio the vehicle Driving on page 9 3. has and read the following pages to Introduction Contact your dealer become familiar with its features.
  • Page 154 Infotainment System Theft-Deterrent Feature Operation ® TheftLock is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
  • Page 155 Infotainment System (Information): Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time. Speed Compensated Volume (SCV): Radios with the Speed Compensated Volume (SCV) feature automatically adjust the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speeds up...
  • Page 156 Infotainment System 4. Press the softkey under the EQ (Equalization): Press this 3. Adjust the setting by doing one desired Speed Compensated button to choose bass and treble of the following: Volume setting (OFF, Low, Med, equalization settings designed for Turn the knob clockwise or High) to select the level of...
  • Page 157 Infotainment System EQ (Equalization): Press this Adjusting the Speakers To quickly adjust all speaker and button to choose bass and treble tone controls to the middle position, (Balance/Fade) Radio with equalization settings designed for CD (MP3) press the knob for more than different types of music.

  • Page 158: Radio

    Infotainment System Radio displays on the bottom line. When Finding a Station information is not available, NO BAND: Press to choose between INFO displays. AM-FM Radio FM1, FM2, AM, or XM Auto Text (RDS Features): If equipped) on the Radio with CD Radio Data System (RDS) additional information is available (Base).
  • Page 159 Infotainment System until a double beep sounds. The goes to the next stored preset. 6 FM2, and 6 AM), can be radio goes to a stored preset, programmed on the 6 numbered Press SEEK again to stop plays for a few seconds, then pushbuttons.

  • Page 160: Satellite Radio

    Infotainment System 2. Press the FAV button to display Satellite Radio display and artist information the page where the station will displays on the bottom line. When Satellite Radio Service be stored. information is not available, NO INFO displays. 3. Press and hold one of the XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous 6 softkeys until a beep sounds.
  • Page 161 Infotainment System Press the softkey below the Finding an XM Channel REV: Press to go to the right or left arrows in the previous XM category. BAND: Press to switch between category tab. AM, FM, or XM, if equipped. FWD: Press to go to the next Press SEEK or SEEK.
  • Page 162 7-10 Infotainment System 5. Repeat the steps to remove 2. Press the FAV button to display XM Radio Messages more categories. the page where the station will XL (Explicit Language be stored. Channels): These channels, or any Storing XM Channels 3.

  • Page 163: Radio Reception

    Infotainment System 7-11 Channel Unauth: This channel is No Subscription Please Renew: Unknown: If this message is blocked or cannot be received with XM subscription needs to be received when tuned to channel 0, your XM subscription package. reactivated. Contact XM at there could be a receiver fault.

  • Page 164: Backglass Antenna

    7-12 Infotainment System interference or static, unplug the Satellite Radio Service Backglass Antenna item from the accessory power XM Satellite Radio Service gives The AM-FM antenna is integrated outlet. digital radio reception from coast to with the rear window defogger, coast in the 48 contiguous United located in the rear window.

  • Page 165: Satellite Radio Antenna

    Infotainment System 7-13 window defogger. Repairs would Audio Players load one CD at a time, and keep not be covered by the vehicle the CD player and the loading slot warranty. Do not clear the inside free of foreign materials, liquids, CD Player rear window with sharp objects.
  • Page 166 7-14 Infotainment System Inserting a Disc the player, the CD starts to play FWD (Fast Forward): Press where it stopped, if it was the last and hold to advance playback Insert the disc partway into the slot, selected audio source. quickly within a track.
  • Page 167 Infotainment System 7-15 Softkeys contains both types of audio, the CD Empty Folder player reads all MP3 files first, then The six softkeys below the radio Folders that do not contain files are the uncompressed CD audio files. display are used to control functions skipped, and the player advances to that display as tabs.
  • Page 168 7-16 Infotainment System Playing an MP3 Buttons and Knobs FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback The buttons and knobs on the radio Order of Play quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced control the following features. Tracks are played in the following volume and the elapsed time of the (Tune): Turn to select MP3 files order:...
  • Page 169 Infotainment System 7-17 Softkeys To change from playback by artist to (Music Navigator): Press the playback by album: The six softkeys below the radio softkey below to have the files display are used to control functions 1. Press the softkey located below played in order by artist or album.

  • Page 170: Auxiliary Devices

    7-18 Infotainment System CD Player Messages If any error occurs repeatedly or if To use a portable audio player, an error cannot be corrected, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to CHECK DISC: If an error message contact your dealer. If the radio the radio's front auxiliary input jack.

  • Page 171: Bluetooth

    Infotainment System 7-19 Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone A Bluetooth system can use a The system may not work with Bluetooth capable cell phone with a all cell phones. See Pairing in Hands Free Profile to make and Bluetooth this section for more information.
  • Page 172 7-20 Infotainment System Up to five cell phones can be When to Speak: A short tone (Push To Talk): Press to paired to the Bluetooth system. sounds after the system responds answer incoming calls, confirm indicating when it is waiting for a The pairing process is disabled system information, and start voice command.
  • Page 173 Infotainment System 7-21 Pairing a Phone with <phone name> has been 3. Say Delete. The system asks successfully paired after the which phone to delete. 1. Press and hold pairing process is complete. 4. Say the name of the phone you two seconds.
  • Page 174 7-22 Infotainment System Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command 3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want to store. After Numbers 1. Press and hold each digit is entered, the system The system can store up to two seconds.
  • Page 175 Infotainment System 7-23 To delete all name tags: Digit Dial: This command allows a If an unwanted number is phone number to be dialed by recognized by the system, say 1. Press and hold entering the digits one at a time. Clear at any time to clear the last two seconds.
  • Page 176 7-24 Infotainment System Using the Re dial Command Press again to return to Muting a Call the original call. During a call, all sounds from inside 1. Press and hold To ignore the incoming call, no the vehicle can be muted so that the two seconds.
  • Page 177 Infotainment System 7-25 Transferring Audio from the To access contacts stored in the cell Sending a Number or Name Tag Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a Call phone: During a call with the audio in the 1. Press .
  • Page 178 7-26 Infotainment System Other Information ® The Bluetooth word mark and ® logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 15 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal...

  • Page 179: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems This vehicle may have a dual or single climate control system. The heating, cooling, defrost, defog and ventilation can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems For vehicles with heated seats, see Heated Front Seats on page 3 7. Climate Control Systems .
  • Page 180 Climate Controls If the airflow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air filter may need to be replaced. There will be some airflow noticeable from the various outlets when driving, even with the fan in the off position. For more information, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 8 5 and Maintenance Schedule on...
  • Page 181 Climate Controls 5. When the coolest temperature is (Floor): Air is directed to the (Air Conditioning): Press to selected in the A/C mode, the floor outlets, with some of the air turn the air conditioning system system automatically goes into directed to the windshield and side on or off.
  • Page 182 Climate Controls This mode helps to quickly heat or The rear window defogger can be Air Vents cool the air inside the vehicle once turned on again for additional Use the thumbwheel located below the temperature inside the vehicle is window clearing.

  • Page 183: Passenger Compartment Air Filter

    Climate Controls If the airflow seems low when Maintenance To change the passenger the fan is at the highest setting, compartment air filter: the passenger compartment air Passenger Compartment 1. Turn off the ignition when the filter, if equipped, may need to windshield wipers are in the up replaced.
  • Page 184 Climate Controls 5. Lift the air inlet grille and disconnect the washer hose at the quick-connect. 6. Remove the air inlet grille. 7. Remove the water deflector plate. 8. Remove the old passenger compartment air filter. 9. Reverse the steps to install the new air filter.
  • Page 185 Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park ... . 9-19 Fuel Shifting out of Park ..9-20 Fuel ......9-33 Operating Parking over Things Recommended Fuel .

  • Page 186: 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 187: Defensive Driving

    Driving and Operating Defensive Driving Braking WARNING Defensive driving means always Braking action involves perception Drinking and then driving is expect the unexpected. The first time and reaction time. Deciding to very dangerous. Your reflexes, step in driving defensively is to wear push the brake pedal is perception perceptions, attentiveness, and the safety belt.

  • Page 188: Braking

    Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the Curve Tips Off-Road Recovery vehicle is being driven, brake Take curves at a reasonable normally but do not pump the speed. brakes. Doing so could make the Reduce speed before entering a pedal harder to push down.

  • Page 189: Loss Of Control

    Driving and Operating Acceleration Skid too much Slow down and adjust your 2. Turn the steering wheel about throttle causes the driving driving according to weather one-eighth of a turn, until the wheels to spin. conditions. Stopping distance right front tire contacts the can be longer and vehicle pavement edge.

  • Page 190: 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: vehicle traction and affect your Flowing or rushing water creates ability to stop and accelerate. Allow extra following distance.

  • Page 191: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Driving and Operating Stay in your own lane. Do not Other driving tips include: WARNING swing wide or cut across the Keep the vehicle well ventilated. center of the road. Drive at If you do not shift down, the speeds that let you stay in your Keep the interior brakes could get so hot that they own lane.
  • Page 192 Driving and Operating Drive with caution, whatever the Turn off cruise control on slippery WARNING (Continued) condition. Accelerate gently so surfaces. traction is not lost. Accelerating too Blizzard Conditions cannot be seen or smelled. It can quickly causes the wheels to spin cause unconsciousness and even and makes the surface under the Being stuck in snow can be a...

  • Page 193: 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. wheels to free the vehicle when Adjust the climate control To save fuel, run the engine for only stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.

  • Page 194: Vehicle Load Limits

    9-10 Driving and Operating Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits Tire and Loading Information Label It Out It is very important to know how Turn the steering wheel left and much weight your vehicle can right to clear the area around the carry.
  • Page 195 Driving and Operating 9-11 positions (A), and the maximum Steps for Determining Correct the amount of available cargo Load Limit vehicle capacity weight (B) in and luggage load capacity kilograms and pounds. The is 650 lbs (1400 Locate the statement vehicle capacity weight (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
  • Page 196 9-12 Driving and Operating Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 A. Maximum Vehicle Capacity A. Maximum Vehicle Capacity A. Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) (1,000 lbs) (1,000 lbs)
  • Page 197 Driving and Operating 9-13 Refer to your vehicle's Tire and The label shows the gross WARNING (Continued) Loading Information label for weight capacity of your vehicle, specific information about your called the Gross Vehicle Weight This can cause systems to vehicle's maximum vehicle Rating (GVWR).

  • Page 198: Starting And Operating

    9-14 Driving and Operating Starting and WARNING WARNING (Continued) Operating Things inside the vehicle can Do not leave an strike and injure people in a New Vehicle Break-In unsecured child restraint sudden stop or turn, or in a in the vehicle. Notice: The vehicle does not crash.

  • Page 199: Ignition Positions

    Driving and Operating 9-15 Do not tow a trailer during To shift out of P (Park), the ignition Do not turn the engine off when the break-in. See Trailer Towing must be in ON/RUN and the brake vehicle is moving. This will cause a on page 9 42 for the trailer pedal must be applied.

  • Page 200: Starting The Engine

    9-16 Driving and Operating 4. Set the parking brake. See while the engine is off. To use ACC/ A warning chime will sound and the Parking Brake on page 9 27 ACCESSORY, turn the key Driver Information Center (DIC) will clockwise.
  • Page 201 Driving and Operating 9-17 not race the engine immediately When the Low Fuel warning for up to a maximum of after starting it. Operate the lamp is on and the FUEL LEVEL 15 seconds. Wait at least engine and transmission gently LOW message is displayed in 15 seconds between each try, to to allow the oil to warm up and...

  • Page 202: Engine Heater

    9-18 Driving and Operating Engine Heater Retained Accessory WARNING Power (RAP) The engine coolant heater can Plugging the cord into an provide easier starting and better These vehicle accessories can be ungrounded outlet could cause an fuel economy during engine used for up to 10 minutes after the electrical shock.

  • Page 203: Shifting Into Park

    Driving and Operating 9-19 Shifting Into Park 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) 3. While keeping the brake pedal by pulling the shift lever toward applied, set the parking brake. you and moving it up as far as it See Parking Brake on page 9 27 WARNING will go.

  • Page 204: Shifting Out Of Park

    9-20 Driving and Operating If you have to leave the vehicle with Shifting out of Park Console Shift the engine running, be sure your If the console shift lever cannot be Automatic Transmission vehicle is in P (Park) and the moved out of P (Park): Shift Lock parking brake is firmly set before...

  • Page 205: Parking Over Things

    Driving and Operating 9-21 2. Turn the ignition key to the Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) ON/RUN position. See Ignition Positions on page 9 15 for more There are holes or openings WARNING information. in the vehicle body from 3. Shift out of the P (Park) position damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon to the N (Neutral) position.

  • Page 206: Parked

    9-22 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic WARNING While Parked Transmission It can be dangerous to get out of It is better not to park with the The automatic transmission has a the vehicle if the automatic engine running. But if you ever have shift lever located on the console transmission shift lever is not fully to, here are some things to know.
  • Page 207 Driving and Operating 9-23 P (Park) when the ignition key is in WARNING (Continued) ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift Do not leave the vehicle when the lever, then push the shift lever all engine is running unless you the way into P (Park) as you have to.
  • Page 208 9-24 Driving and Operating N (Neutral): In this position, the Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or Notice: If the vehicle seems to engine does not connect with the N (Neutral) with the engine accelerate slowly or not shift wheels. To restart the engine when running at high speed may gears when you go faster, and the vehicle is already moving, use...

  • Page 209: Manual Mode

    Driving and Operating 9-25 Manual Mode The vehicle has an electronic The highest gear available for this shift position indicator within the pre-determined range is displayed Electronic Range Select instrument cluster. When using the next to the L in the DIC. The (ERS) Mode ERS mode a number will display number displayed in the DIC is the...

  • Page 210: System (Abs)

    9-26 Driving and Operating Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it there will not be enough time to becomes necessary to slam on the apply the brakes if that vehicle brakes and continue braking to suddenly slows or stops. Always Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a leave enough room up ahead to...

  • Page 211: Ride Control Systems

    Driving and Operating 9-27 Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold Ride Control Systems the brake pedal down and push the parking brake pedal. When you lift Traction Control your foot off the parking brake System (TCS) pedal, the pedal will follow it to the released position.
  • Page 212 9-28 Driving and Operating The system may be heard or felt while it is working, but this is normal. If cruise control is being used when TCS begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically When the system is on, this warning To turn the system on or off, press disengage.

  • Page 213: Electronic Stability

    Driving and Operating 9-29 Electronic Stability For more information, see Ride vehicle. To assist the driver Control System Messages on with vehicle directional control, Control (ESC) page 5 31. especially in slippery road conditions, you should always Your vehicle may have an Electronic leave the system on.

  • Page 214: Cruise Control

    9-30 Driving and Operating The traction control system can be and you want to rock your vehicle Cruise Control turned off or back on by pressing to attempt to free it. It may also be With cruise control, you can the ESC OFF button.
  • Page 215 Driving and Operating 9-31 control automatically turns off . See +RES (Resume/Accelerate): 3. Press and release the SET Traction Control System (TCS) on Press briefly to make the vehicle button located on the steering page 9 27. When road conditions resume to a previously set speed, wheel.
  • Page 216 9-32 Driving and Operating To slow down in small amounts, Increasing Speed While Using Ending Cruise Control press the SET button briefly. Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise Each time this is done, the If the cruise control system is control: vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h already activated:...

  • Page 217: Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-33 Fuel Recommended Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with Use of the recommended fuel a posted octane rating of 87 or is an important part of the proper higher. If the octane rating is less maintenance of this vehicle. To help than 87, an audible knocking noise, keep the engine clean and maintain commonly referred to as spark...

  • Page 218: Gasoline Specifications (U.s. And Canada Only)

    9-34 Driving and Operating Gasoline Specifications California Fuel Fuels in Foreign (U.S. and Canada Only) Requirements Countries At a minimum, gasoline should If the vehicle is certified to meet Never use leaded gasoline or any meet ASTM specification California Emissions Standards, it is other fuel not recommended in the D 4814 in the United States or designed to operate on fuels that...

  • Page 219: Fuel Additives

    Driving and Operating 9-35 Fuel Additives For customers who do not use TOP Notice: This vehicle was not TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, designed for fuel that contains To provide cleaner air, all gasolines one bottle of GM Fuel System methanol. Do not use fuel in the United States are now Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel containing methanol.

  • Page 220: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

    9-36 Driving and Operating Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) At a minimum, E85 should meet Notice: Some additives are not ASTM Specification D 5798 or compatible with E85 fuel and can Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge CGSB Specification 3.512. Filling harm the vehicle's fuel system.

  • Page 221: Filling The Tank

    Driving and Operating 9-37 Filling the Tank WARNING WARNING Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. Fuel vapor burns violently and a If you spill fuel and then fuel fire can cause bad injuries. something ignites it, you could be To help avoid injuries to you and badly burned.

  • Page 222: Filling A Portable Fuel

    9-38 Driving and Operating the fuel cap has been left off or The wrong type of fuel cap might WARNING (Continued) improperly installed. This would not fit properly, might cause the allow fuel to evaporate into the malfunction indicator lamp to atmosphere.

  • Page 223: General Towing

    Driving and Operating 9-39 Then, during the first 800 km Towing vehicle such as a motor home, see (500 miles) that a trailer is Recreational Vehicle Towing on towed, do not drive over 80 km/h page 10 66. General Towing (50 mph) and do not make starts Information at full throttle.
  • Page 224 9-40 Driving and Operating Driving with a Trailer Following Distance Making Turns Towing a trailer requires a certain Stay at least twice as far behind the Notice: Making very sharp turns amount of experience. Get to know vehicle ahead as you would when while trailering could cause the the rig before setting out for the driving the vehicle without a trailer.
  • Page 225 Driving and Operating 9-41 When towing a trailer, the arrows on On a long uphill grade, shift down 2. Have someone place chocks the instrument panel flash for turns and reduce the vehicle's speed to under the trailer wheels. even if the bulbs on the trailer are around 70 km/h (45 mph) to reduce 3.

  • Page 226: Trailer Towing

    9-42 Driving and Operating Maintenance When Trailer Changing a Tire When Trailer WARNING (Continued) Towing Towing The vehicle needs service more If the vehicle gets a flat tire while Ask your dealer for advice and often when pulling a trailer. See towing a trailer, be sure to secure information about towing a trailer Maintenance Schedule on...
  • Page 227 Driving and Operating 9-43 Successful, safe trailering takes Weight of the Trailer Ask your dealer for trailering correct equipment, and it has to be information or advice, or write us at How heavy can a trailer safely be? used properly. our Customer Assistance Offices.

  • Page 228: Towing Equipment

    9-44 Driving and Operating Will any holes be made in the Total Weight on the Vehicle's body of the vehicle when the Tires trailer hitch is installed? If there Be sure the vehicle's tires are are, then be sure to seal the inflated to the upper limit for cold holes later when the hitch is tires.

  • Page 229: Conversions And Add-Ons

    Driving and Operating 9-45 Always leave just enough slack so Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the the rig can turn. Never allow safety vehicle's 12 volt battery, even if the Add-Ons chains to drag on the ground. vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system.
  • Page 230 9-46 Driving and Operating NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 231: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Overheated Engine Taillamps, Turn Signal, Protection Sidemarker, Stoplamps, Operating Mode ... 10-16 and Back-Up Lamps ..10-27 Power Steering Fluid ..10-17 License Plate Lamp .

  • Page 232: General Information

    10-2 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New Jump Starting General Information Tires ..... . 10-47 Jump Starting ....10-62 For service and parts needs, visit Buying New Tires .

  • Page 233: California Proposition

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

  • Page 234: Vehicle Checks

    10-4 Vehicle Care Damage to vehicle components Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service resulting from modifications or the work, use the proper service 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 235: Hood

    Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood 3. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all To open the hood, do the following: the filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly. 1. Pull the interior hood release handle with this symbol on it.
  • Page 236 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 237: Engine Oil

    Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Windshield Washer Fluid G. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of Engine Oil Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on View. See Cooling System on To ensure proper engine page 10 18. page 10 12. performance and long life, careful B.
  • Page 238 10-8 Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil operating range, i.e., the engine has so much oil that the oil level It is a good idea to check the engine gets above the cross-hatched oil level at each fuel fill. In order to area that shows the proper get an accurate reading, the vehicle operating range, the engine could...
  • Page 239 Vehicle Care 10-9 Specification Viscosity Grade Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause Use and ask for licensed engine SAE 5W 30 is the best viscosity engine damage not covered by the oils with the dexos1 approved grade for the vehicle.

  • Page 240: Engine Oil Life System

    10-10 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Life System be changed at least once a year 2. Press and hold the SET/RESET and, at this time, the system must button on the DIC for more than When to Change Engine Oil be reset. Your dealer has trained five seconds.

  • Page 241: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    Vehicle Care 10-11 Contact your dealer for additional When to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace the engine air information or the procedure can be cleaner/filter: Cleaner/Filter found in the service manual. To Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the purchase a service manual, see scheduled maintenance intervals Service Publications Ordering...

  • Page 242: Cooling System

    10-12 Vehicle Care 6. Fasten the clips on the top of the When it is safe to lift the hood: WARNING housing to lock the cover in place. Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very WARNING hot.

  • Page 243: Engine Coolant

    Vehicle Care 10-13 Protects against rust and Engine Coolant WARNING (Continued) corrosion. The cooling system in the vehicle is Will not damage aluminum parts. ® filled with DEX-COOL engine With plain water or the wrong Helps keep the proper engine coolant mixture.
  • Page 244 10-14 Vehicle Care Checking Coolant If no coolant is visible in the coolant WARNING surge tank, add coolant as follows: The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant How to Add Coolant to the An electric engine cooling fan level.

  • Page 245: Engine Overheating

    Vehicle Care 10-15 4. With the coolant surge tank cap indicate an overheated engine off, start the engine and let it run condition. See Engine Coolant until the upper radiator hose Temperature Gauge on page 5 12 starts getting hot. Watch out for and Engine Coolant Temperature the engine cooling fans.

  • Page 246: Overheated Engine

    10-16 Vehicle Care If Steam Is Coming from the If the overheat warning displays with If there is no sign of steam, idle the no sign of steam: engine for three minutes while Engine Compartment parked. If the warning is still 1.

  • Page 247: Power Steering Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-17 The temperature gauge also loss in this system could indicate a 4. Wipe the dipstick with a indicates an overheat condition problem. Have the system inspected clean rag. exists. Driving extended km (miles) and repaired. 5. Replace the cap and completely and/or towing a trailer in the tighten it.

  • Page 248: Washer Fluid

    10-18 Vehicle Care Fill the washer fluid tank only What to Use three-quarters full when it is To determine what kind of fluid to very cold. This allows for use, see Recommended Fluids and fluid expansion if freezing Lubricants on page 11 11. Always occurs, which could damage use the proper fluid.

  • Page 249: Brake Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-19 Brake linings should always be If this is not done, the brakes might WARNING replaced as complete axle sets. not work properly. For example, installing disc brake pads that are Brake Pedal Travel The brake wear warning sound wrong for the vehicle, can change means that soon the brakes will the balance between the front and...
  • Page 250 10-20 Vehicle Care There are only two reasons why the Always clean the brake fluid WARNING brake fluid level in the reservoir reservoir cap and the area around might go down: the cap before removing it. This If too much brake fluid is added, it helps keep dirt from entering the The brake fluid level goes down can spill on the engine and burn,...

  • Page 251: Battery

    Vehicle Care 10-21 If brake fluid is spilled on the Vehicle Storage Starter Switch Check vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish can be WARNING WARNING damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on the Batteries have acid that can burn When you are doing this vehicle.

  • Page 252: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check

    10-22 Vehicle Care If the vehicle starts in any other 3. With the engine off, turn the Park Brake and P (Park) position, contact your dealer for ignition on, but do not start the Mechanism Check service. engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the WARNING Automatic Transmission...

  • Page 253: Wiper Blade Replacement

    Vehicle Care 10-23 To check the P (Park) covered by your warranty. Do not 3. With the latch open, pull the mechanism's holding ability: allow the wiper arm to touch the wiper blade down toward the With the engine running, shift to windshield.

  • Page 254: Headlamp Aiming

    10-24 Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Headlamp aim has been preset at For the proper type of replacement Parking Lamps the factory and should need no bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on further adjustment. page 10 28.
  • Page 255 Vehicle Care 10-25 To replace one of these bulbs: 5. Remove the round dust caps to gain access to the bulbs. 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10 5. 6. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and remove it from the retaining ring by pulling it away from the headlamp.
  • Page 256 10-26 Vehicle Care 11. Push the headlamp assembly 12. Push down on the plastic 13. Reinstall the screw from the toward the vehicle. headlamp retainer to reinstall it. headlamp assembly. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 257: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, And Back-Up Lamps

    Vehicle Care 10-27 Taillamps, Turn Signal, To replace one of these bulbs: Sidemarker, Stoplamps, 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2 9. and Back-Up Lamps 2. Remove the convenience net (if equipped). Unhook the net from the upper wing nut. 5.

  • Page 258: License Plate Lamp

    10-28 Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Exterior Lamp Bulb To replace one of these bulbs: Electrical System Number Overload Back-Up 921LL The vehicle has fuses and circuit Front Parking/Turn 3157NAK breakers to protect against an Signal electrical system overload.

  • Page 259: Fuses And Circuit

    Vehicle Care 10-29 Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are The engine compartment fuse block some cases to remain off. Have the protected from short circuits by a is located on the passenger side of headlamp wiring checked right away...
  • Page 260 10-30 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Air Conditioning A/C CMPRSR Compressor Antilock Brake ABS MTR 1 System (ABS) Motor 1 ABS MTR 2 ABS Motor 2 AIR PUMP Air Pump Air Injection AIR SOL Reactor Solenoid AIRBAG/ Airbag, Display DISPLAY AUX PWR Auxiliary Power BATT 1 Battery 1...
  • Page 261 Vehicle Care 10-31 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Center FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 Driver Side CHMSL/ High-Mounted LT LO BEAM Low-Beam FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 BCK-UP Stoplamp, Headlamp Fog Lamps (If Back-up Lamp FOG LAMPS Driver Side Equipped) LT PARK DISPLAY...

  • Page 262: Block

    10-32 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Fuses Usage Relay Usage Block Passenger Side Air Conditioning RT PARK Parking Lamp CMPRSR Compressor RT SPOT Right Spot FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 Passenger Side FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 RT T/SIG Turn Signal Lamp FAN 3 Cooling Fan 3 Regulated...

  • Page 263: Wheels And Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-33 Wheels and Tires Fuses Usage DR/LCK Door Locks Tires HTD/SEAT Heated Seats Every new GM vehicle has PWR/MIR Power Mirrors high-quality tires made by a PWR/SEAT Power Seats leading tire manufacturer. See the warranty manual for PWR/WNDW Power Window information regarding the tire Retained warranty and where to get...

  • Page 264: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    10-34 Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling WARNING WARNING (Continued) Useful information about a tire is Poorly maintained and impact such as when molded into its sidewall. The improperly used tires are hitting a pothole. Keep tires at examples show a typical dangerous.
  • Page 265 Vehicle Care 10-35 and service description. See the Tire Identification Number Tire Size illustration later in this (TIN). The TIN shows the section for more detail. manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was (B) TPC Spec (Tire manufactured.

  • Page 266: Tire Designations

    10-36 Vehicle Care gone flat. If the vehicle has a (E) Tire Inflation Tire Designations compact spare tire, see temporary use tire or compact Tire Size Compact Spare Tire on spare tire should be inflated to page 10 61 and If a Tire Goes 420 kPa (60 psi).

  • Page 267: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    Vehicle Care 10-37 (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit is certified to carry. The speed Belt A rubber coated layer of number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a cords that is located between height to width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load.
  • Page 268 10-38 Vehicle Care Curb Weight The weight of a GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure motor vehicle with standard and Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to optional equipment including the Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated.
  • Page 269 Vehicle Care 10-39 outward when mounted on a Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic Treadwear Indicators Narrow vehicle. The side of the tire that tire in which the ply cords that bands, sometimes called wear contains a whitewall, bears extend to the beads are laid at bars, that show across the tread white lettering, or bears 90 degrees to the centerline of...

  • Page 270: Tire Pressure

    10-40 Vehicle Care Rough ride. Vehicle Capacity Weight Tire Pressure number of designated seating Needless damage from Tires need the correct amount of positions multiplied by road hazards. air pressure to operate 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated effectively. The Tire and Loading cargo load.

  • Page 271: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Vehicle Care 10-41 When to Check Remove the valve cap from the Tire Pressure Monitor tire valve stem. Press the tire System Check the tires once a month or gauge firmly onto the valve to more. Do not forget the compact The Tire Pressure Monitor System get a pressure measurement.
  • Page 272 10-42 Vehicle Care As an added safety feature, your pressure, even if under inflation has of reasons, including the installation vehicle has been equipped with a not reached the level to trigger of replacement or alternate tires or tire pressure monitoring system illumination of the TPMS low tire wheels on the vehicle that prevent (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire...

  • Page 273: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Vehicle Care 10-43 Tire Pressure Monitor If the warning light comes on, stop A Tire and Loading Information label as soon as possible and inflate the shows the size of the original Operation tires to the recommended pressure equipment tires and the correct shown on the Tire and Loading inflation pressure for the tires when This vehicle may have a Tire...
  • Page 274 10-44 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not being near facilities using radio Message completed successfully wave frequencies similar to the The TPMS will not function properly after rotating the tires.

  • Page 275: Tire Inspection

    Vehicle Care 10-45 using a TPMS relearn tool, in the 4. Start with the driver side 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. following order: driver side front tire, front tire. 10. Set all four tires to the passenger side front tire, passenger 5.

  • Page 276: Tire Rotation

    10-46 Vehicle Care The tire has a bump, bulge, See When It Is Time for New See Tire Pressure on or split. Tires on page 10 47 and Wheel page 10 40 and Vehicle Load Replacement on page 10 51. Limits on page 9 10.

  • Page 277: When It Is Time For New

    Vehicle Care 10-47 conditions, and inflation pressure WARNING (Continued) maintenance affect how fast aging takes place. Tires will typically need In an emergency, a cloth or a to be replaced due to wear before paper towel can be used; they may need to be replaced however, use a scraper or wire due to age.

  • Page 278: Buying New Tires

    10-48 Vehicle Care Buying New Tires If the tires have an all season WARNING tread design, the TPC Spec GM has developed and matched number will be followed by MS Tires could explode during specific tires for the vehicle. The for mud and snow.

  • Page 279: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Vehicle Care 10-49 The Tire and Loading WARNING WARNING Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the Using bias-ply tires on the If different sized wheels are used, vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits vehicle may cause the wheel there may not be an acceptable on page 9 10 for the label level of performance and safety rim flanges to develop cracks...
  • Page 280 10-50 Vehicle Care For example: While the tires available on upon the actual conditions of General Motors passenger cars their use, however, and may Treadwear 200 Traction AA and light trucks may vary with depart significantly from the Temperature A respect to these grades, they norm due to variations in The following information relates...

  • Page 281: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    Vehicle Care 10-51 Temperature A, B, C Warning: The temperature grade Wheel Replacement for this tire is established for a The temperature grades are A Replace any wheel that is bent, tire that is properly inflated and (the highest), B, and C, cracked, or badly rusted or not overloaded.

  • Page 282: Tire Chains

    10-52 Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING Using the wrong replacement suspension, or other vehicle wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel parts. The area damaged by the Replacing a wheel with a used nuts can be dangerous. It could tire chains could cause loss of one is dangerous.

  • Page 283: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Vehicle Care 10-53 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 under while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire. it to do maintenance or repairs are maintained properly.

  • Page 284: Tire Changing

    10-54 Vehicle Care When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), Tire Changing WARNING use the following example as a Removing the Spare Tire and guide to assist in the placement of Changing a tire can be Tools the wheel blocks (A). dangerous.
  • Page 285 Vehicle Care 10-55 5. Remove the compact spare tire. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire This vehicle may have aluminum wheels with exposed wheel nuts. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet.
  • Page 286 10-56 Vehicle Care If needed, finish loosening them with your fingers. The plastic nut caps will not come off. If needed, use the flat end of the wheel wrench and pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off. The edge of the wheel cover could be sharp, so do not try to remove it with your bare hands.
  • Page 287 Vehicle Care 10-57 4. Put the compact spare tire WARNING near you. Lifting a vehicle and getting WARNING under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the Getting under a vehicle when it is appropriate safety equipment and jacked up is dangerous.
  • Page 288 10-58 Vehicle Care 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 289 Vehicle Care 10-59 WARNING Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel...
  • Page 290 10-60 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire To store a full-size tire: and Tools 1. Install the tools in their original location in the trunk area and WARNING secure. 2. Place the tire valve stem facing Storing a jack, a tire, or other down and the protector/guide equipment in the passenger placed through a wheel bolt hole...

  • Page 291: Compact Spare Tire

    Vehicle Care 10-61 C. Compact Spare Tire C. Protective Guide D. Wing Nut D. Extension Bolt Screw E. Jack E. Wing Nut Wheel Wrench Jack G. Extension Protector G. Wheel Wrench H. Foam Holder H. Foam Holder Bolt Screw Bolt Screw Compact Spare Tire If this is a police vehicle, see Compact Spare Tire in the Impala...

  • Page 292: Jump Starting

    10-62 Vehicle Care Although the compact spare tire Notice: When the compact Jump Starting was fully inflated when the vehicle spare is installed, do not take the For more information about the was new, it can lose air after a time. vehicle through an automatic car vehicle battery, see Battery on Check the inflation pressure...
  • Page 293 Vehicle Care 10-63 Notice: Ignoring these steps These locations are used instead of Notice: If any accessories are left could result in costly damage to a direct connection to the battery. on or plugged in during the jump the vehicle that would not be starting procedure, they could be 1.
  • Page 294 10-64 Vehicle Care 6. Do not let the other end of the WARNING WARNING red positive (+) cable touch metal. Connect it to the Using a match near a battery can Fans or other moving engine positive (+) terminal of the cause battery gas to explode.
  • Page 295 Vehicle Care 10-65 8. Connect the other end of the To disconnect the jumper cables black negative ( ) cable to an from both vehicles: unpainted heavy metal engine 1. Disconnect the black part (D) away from the dead negative ( ) cable from the battery, but not near engine vehicle that had the dead parts that move.

  • Page 296: Towing The Vehicle

    10-66 Vehicle Care What is the distance that will be Towing Recreational Vehicle travelled? Some vehicles have Towing restrictions on how far and how Towing the Vehicle long they can tow. Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another Notice: To avoid damage, the Is the proper towing equipment vehicle such as a motor home.
  • Page 297 Vehicle Care 10-67 Dinghy Towing Dolly Towing 2. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park). 4. Firmly set the parking brake. 5. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position.

  • Page 298: Appearance Care

    10-68 Vehicle Care Appearance Care Notice: Avoid using high sap, bird droppings, chemicals from pressure washes closer than industrial chimneys, etc., can 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the damage the vehicle's finish if they Exterior Care vehicle. Use of power washers remain on painted surfaces.
  • Page 299 Vehicle Care 10-69 Protecting Exterior Bright Metal detergent. Wash the windshield a tire dressing, always wipe off Parts thoroughly when cleaning the any overspray from all painted blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and surfaces on the vehicle. Regularly clean bright metal parts a buildup of vehicle wash/wax with water or chrome polish on Wheels and Trim...

  • Page 300: Interior Care

    10-70 Vehicle Care Notice: To avoid surface damage, Body Component Lubrication Original manufacturer replacement do not use strong soaps, parts will provide the corrosion Lubricate all key lock cylinders, chemicals, abrasive polishes, protection while maintaining the hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the cleaners, brushes, or cleaners vehicle warranty.
  • Page 301 Vehicle Care 10-71 Do not heavily saturate the furnishings can also permanently interior, maintain adequate upholstery when cleaning. transfer color to the vehicle's ventilation by opening the doors and interior. windows. Do not use solvents or cleaners containing solvents. Use a soft bristle brush to remove To prevent damage, do not clean dust from knobs and crevices on the the interior using the following...
  • Page 302 10-72 Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet 3. Start on the outside edge of the Instrument Panel, Leather, soil and gently rub toward the Vinyl, & Other Plastic Surfaces Start by vacuuming the surface center. Rotate the cleaning cloth using a soft brush attachment. If a Use a soft microfiber cloth to a clean area frequently to rotating brush attachment is being...

  • Page 303: Floor Mats

    Vehicle Care 10-73 Do not use cleaners that increase Care of Safety Belts Floor Mats gloss, especially on the instrument Keep belts clean and dry. panel. Reflected glare can decrease WARNING visibility through the windshield WARNING under certain conditions. If a floor mat is the wrong size or Notice: Use of air fresheners may is not properly installed, it can Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
  • Page 304 10-74 Vehicle Care Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the 1. Pull up on the rear of the mat to proper floor mat usage. remove it from the hooks. Floor Mat The original equipment floor 2. Reinstall the floor mat by lining mats were designed for your up the openings on the floor mat vehicle.

  • Page 305: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing Maintenance Your vehicle is an important competitively priced maintenance investment. This section describes and repair services. With trained the required maintenance for the technicians, the dealer is the place vehicle.
  • Page 306 11-2 Service and Maintenance Proper vehicle maintenance helps to Refer to the information in the Refer to the information in the keep the vehicle in good working Maintenance Schedule Additional Maintenance Schedule Additional condition, improves fuel economy, Required Services Normal chart. Required Services Severe chart.

  • Page 307: Maintenance Schedule

    Service and Maintenance 11-3 Maintenance Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required Services Schedule When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Every 12 000 km/7,500 mi SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within Owner Checks and Services Rotate the tires, if recommended the next 1 000 km/600 mi.
  • Page 308 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check tire inflation pressures. Visually inspect fuel system for Check parking brake and See Tire Pressure on damage or leaks. automatic transmission park page 10 40. mechanism. See Park Brake and Visually inspect exhaust system P (Park) Mechanism Check on Inspect tire wear.
  • Page 309 Service and Maintenance 11-5 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 310 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance b) Check all fuel and vapor lines Schedule Additional Required and hoses for proper hook up, Services Normal routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has a) Or every two years, whichever one, works properly.
  • Page 311 Service and Maintenance 11-7 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 312: Services

    11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance Special Application Additional Schedule Additional Required Services Maintenance and Care Services Severe a) Or every two years, whichever Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important comes first. Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly components every 5 000 km/ may help to avoid future costly b) Check all fuel and vapor lines...
  • Page 313 Service and Maintenance 11-9 To avoid break down or failure to Trained dealer technicians have Lamps start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Properly working headlamps, battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and taillamps, and brake lamps are recommend quality parts Trained dealer technicians have important to see and be seen on...
  • Page 314 11-10 Service and Maintenance As part of the multi point Vehicle Care Windshield inspection, trained dealer To help keep the vehicle looking like For safety, appearance, and the technicians can visually inspect new, vehicle care products are best viewing, keep the windshield the shocks and struts for signs available from your dealer.

  • Page 315: Lubricants, And Parts

    Service and Maintenance 11-11 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of Engine Oil the proper SAE viscosity grade.

  • Page 316: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    11-12 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Hood and Door Hinges Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Weatherstrip Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 992887). Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.

  • Page 317: Maintenance Records

    Service and Maintenance 11-13 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 318 11-14 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 319 Service and Maintenance 11-15 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 320 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 321: 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 322: Vehicle Data

    12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 11 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood.
  • Page 323 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3.6L V6 Automatic 1.10 mm (0.043 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 324 12-4 Technical Data NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 325: Procedure

    Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
  • Page 326 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, case will generally be heard within member of dealership management, remember that your concern will 40 days. If you do not agree with the it appears your concern cannot be...

  • Page 327: Customer Assistance

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

  • Page 328: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    1-800-268-6800 Storage for online service and Customer Assistance for Overseas maintenance records. Text Telephone (TTY) Chevrolet dealer locator for Please contact the local General Users service nationwide. Motors Business Unit. Exclusive privileges and offers. To assist customers who are deaf,...

  • Page 329: Program

    General Motors of Canada also has vehicle. Chevrolet Owner Centre a Mobility Program. Call (Canada) chevroletowner.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for GM Mobility details. TTY users call Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner Reimbursement Program 1-800-263-3830. Centre: Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives. Program Use the Vehicle Tools section.
  • Page 330 Road or Highway: Tow to the the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. When calling Roadside Assistance, nearest Chevrolet dealer for Chevrolet and General Motors of have the following information warranty service, or if the vehicle Canada Limited reserve the right to...

  • Page 331: Scheduling Service Appointments

    Customer Information 13-7 Towing or services for vehicles General Motors of Scheduling Service driven on a non-public road or Canada Limited requires Appointments highway. pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a copy When the vehicle requires warranty Services Specific to of the repair orders. Once service, contact your dealer and Canadian-Purchased Vehicles authorization has been received,...

  • Page 332: Program

    13-8 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by Program Warranty service can generally be GM for shuttle service. In addition, completed while you wait. However, for U.S. customers, should you To enhance your ownership if you are unable to wait, GM helps arrange transportation through...

  • Page 333: Collision Damage Repair

    Customer Information 13-9 insurance coverage, credit card, etc. Collision Damage Repair vehicles that were total losses in You are responsible for fuel prior crashes. In most cases, the If the vehicle is involved in a usage charges and may also be parts being recycled are from collision and it is damaged, have the responsible for taxes, levies, usage...
  • Page 334 13-10 Customer Information Repair Facility When purchasing insurance, we Give only the necessary information recommend that you ensure that the to police and other parties involved GM also recommends that you vehicle will be repaired with GM in the crash. choose a collision repair facility that original equipment collision parts.

  • Page 335: Service Publications Ordering Information

    Customer Information 13-11 Choose a reputable repair facility Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Publications that uses quality replacement parts. but you must live with the repair. Ordering Information See Collision Parts earlier in this Depending on your policy limits, section.

  • Page 336: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government

    13-12 Customer Information Owner Information Current and Past Models Reporting Safety Owner publications are written Technical Service Bulletins and Defects specifically for owners and intended Manuals are available for current to provide basic operational and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects information about the vehicle.

  • Page 337: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors

    Vehicle Safety Hotline defect, notify Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 immediately, and notify General Chevrolet Motor Division (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Motors of Canada Limited. Call Chevrolet Customer http://www.safercar.gov; Transport Canada at...

  • Page 338: Privacy

    13-14 Customer Information Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances Recording and This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur. Recorder (EDR). The main purpose Privacy Important: EDR data is recorded of an EDR is to record, in certain by the vehicle only if a non-trivial crash or near crash-like situations,...

  • Page 339: Onstar

    Customer Information 13-15 GM will not access this data or collection and use and is available Radio Frequency share it with others except: with the at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or Statement consent of the vehicle owner or, www.onstar.ca (Canada), or by if the vehicle is leased, with the This vehicle has systems that pressing the...
  • Page 340 13-16 Customer Information NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 341: Onstar Overview

    OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Push Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands. OnStar Services Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency .

  • Page 342: Emergency

    14-2 OnStar OnStar Services Navigation Push to get a priority connection to an Emergency Advisor available OnStar navigation requires the 24/7 to: Emergency Directions and Connections Get help for an emergency. service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, Be a Good Samaritan or the built-in system can automatically Push to receive directions or...
  • Page 343 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 Cancel Route OnStar ready, then a tone. to send destinations from Google 2. Say Repeat. System responds 1.

  • Page 344: Connections

    14-4 OnStar Connections End a Call Place a Call Using a Stored Number OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows Push . System responds: Call calls to be made and received from ended. 1. Push . System responds: the vehicle. The vehicle can also OnStar ready.

  • Page 345: Diagnostics

    OnStar 14-5 Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Information Automatic Crash Response, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, and Push to request account transfer...
  • Page 346 14-6 OnStar OnStar service cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on TTY Users your vehicle is in a place where page 13 15 for information OnStar has the ability to OnStar has an agreement with a regarding Part 15 of the Federal communicate to the deaf, wireless service provider for service Communications Commission (FCC)
  • Page 347 OnStar 14-7 In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar Personal Identification Potential Issues can use the last stored GPS Number (PIN) Some OnStar services are disabled location to send to emergency after five days. OnStar cannot A PIN is needed to access some of responders.
  • Page 348 14-8 OnStar Vehicle and Power Issues Privacy OnStar services require a vehicle The complete OnStar Privacy electrical system, wireless service, Statement may be found at and GPS satellite technologies to be www.onstar.com. Privacy-sensitive available and operating for features users of wireless communications to function properly.
  • Page 349 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Antilock Brake What Will You See after an System (ABS) ....9-26 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-25 Warning Light .
  • Page 350 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Cautions, Danger, and Headlamps, Front Turn Warnings ......iv Battery ..... . . 10-21 Signal, Sidemarker, and CD Player .
  • Page 351 INDEX ® Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Cupholders ..... 4-1 Diagnostics, OnStar ..14-5 Air Conditioning .
  • Page 352 INDEX Engine (cont'd) Coolant Temperature E85 Fuel ..... . . 9-36 Filter, Gauge ..... .5-12 Electrical Equipment, Engine Air Cleaner .
  • Page 353 INDEX Fuel (cont'd) Gauges (cont'd) Headlamps (cont'd) Filling the Tank ....9-37 Speedometer ....5-11 Headlamps, Front Turn Foreign Countries .
  • Page 354 INDEX Infants and Young Children, Lamps (cont'd) Lights Restraints ....3-35 Malfunction Indicator ..5-16 Airbag Readiness .
  • Page 355 INDEX Lower Anchors and Tethers Messages (cont'd) for Children (LATCH Lamp ......5-31 Odometer ..... . 5-11 System) .
  • Page 356 INDEX Overheated Engine Personalization Protection Vehicle ..... . .5-35 Radio Frequency Operating Mode ... . . 10-16 Phone Identification (RFID) .
  • Page 357 INDEX Remote Keyless Entry Roadside Assistance Safety Locks ....2-8 (RKE) System ... . . 2-2, 2-3 Program .
  • Page 358 i-10 INDEX Service (cont'd) Starter Switch Check ..10-21 Maintenance, General Starting the Engine ... . 9-16 Tachometer ....5-11 Information .
  • Page 359 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont'd) Transportation Program, Vehicle (cont'd) Uniform Tire Quality Courtesy ..... 13-8 Load Limits ....9-10 Grading .
  • Page 360 i-12 INDEX Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ....10-51 Different Size ....10-49 Replacement .

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