Buick 2014 Enclave Owner's Manual
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2014 Buick Enclave Owner Manual
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-40
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-47
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-18
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-22
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-28
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-32
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-53

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  • Page 1 2014 Buick Enclave Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Phone .
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2014 Buick Enclave Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .
  • Page 3 For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the substitute the name General Helm, Incorporated BUICK Emblem, and ENCLAVE are Motors of Canada Limited for Buick...
  • Page 4: Index

    Introduction Using this Manual Warning To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the Text marked Warning provides back of the manual. It is an information on risk of accident or alphabetical list of what is in the injury.
  • Page 5: Onstar

    Introduction : This symbol is shown when : Headlamp High/Low-Beam you need to see a service manual Changer for additional instructions or : LATCH System Child information. Restraints Vehicle Symbol Chart : Malfunction Indicator Lamp Here are some additional symbols : Oil Pressure that may be found on the vehicle : Outside Power Foldaway...
  • 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 Safety Belts ....1-9 Lane Departure Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-9 Warning (LDW) ... . . 1-19 Mirror Adjustment .
  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    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: Information

    In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-8. 11. Dome Lamp Override. See Traction Control System (TCS) Dome Lamps on page 6-5. Disable Button. See Traction 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Control/Electronic Stability Lane-Change Signals on Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 9-28.
  • Page 10: Initial Drive Information

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

    In Brief From the outside, turn the key The engine will continue to run for Liftgate toward the front or rear of the 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a To open the liftgate the vehicle must 10-minute time extension. Remote vehicle, or press on the be in P (Park) and the battery must...
  • Page 12: Seat Adjustment

    In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment Power Seats Press Press the touch pad switch on Press the switch to lower the the outside liftgate handle. window. Pull the switch up to 1. Seat Adjustment Control See Liftgate on page 2-8. raise it. 2.
  • Page 13: Memory Features

    In Brief Raise or lower the front part of Memory Features Second Row Seats the seat cushion by moving the front of the control (1) up or down. Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control (1) up or down.
  • Page 14: Third Row Seats

    In Brief Third Row Seats Heated and Cooled Front Seats The third row seatbacks can be folded forward, and the seats can be removed. To fold the third row seatback: 1. Remove anything on or under the seat. Heated and Cooled Seat Buttons 3.
  • Page 15: Safety Belts

    In Brief Press the button once for the Safety Belts Passenger Sensing highest setting. With each press of System the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest.
  • Page 16: Mirror Adjustment

    1-10 In Brief The passenger airbag status 3. Press (1) or (2) again to deselect Steering Wheel indicator will light on the instrument the mirror. Adjustment panel when the vehicle is started. Folding Mirrors See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-16. For vehicles with power folding mirrors: Mirror Adjustment...
  • Page 17: Interior Lighting

    In Brief 1-11 Power Tilt Wheel Push the control forward or Dome Lamp Override rearward to move the steering wheel toward the front or rear of the vehicle. To set the memory position, see Vehicle Personalization on page 5-40. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
  • Page 18: Exterior Lighting

    1-12 In Brief Exterior Lighting : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. : Turns the on headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on.
  • Page 19 In Brief 1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer Rear Window Wiper/Washer : Delays wiping cycle. Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or The rear wiper and rear wash button The windshield wiper/washer lever down for less frequent wipes. is on the center stack below the is located on the left side of the climate control system.
  • Page 20: Climate Controls

    1-14 In Brief Climate Controls Transmission Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode ERS mode allows you to choose the top-gear limit of the transmission and the vehicle's speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer. The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster.
  • Page 21: Vehicle Features

    In Brief 1-15 Vehicle Features AUX Port: 3.5 mm (1/8 in) connection for external audio devices. Radio(s) PUSH/SEL: Turn to manually find a station or highlight a menu selection. Press to select a highlighted selection. : Press to go to the Home Page. See Home Page in Operation on page 7-3.
  • Page 22: Satellite Radio

    1-16 In Brief Storing Radio Station Presets Set Time: Setting the Analog Clock Press the up or down arrows to Up to 30 preset stations can be The analog clock is on the increase or decrease the Hours, stored. AM, FM, and SiriusXM (if instrument panel above the radio.
  • Page 23: Steering Wheel Controls

    In Brief 1-17 SiriusXM Satellite Radio etc. can be connected to the Steering Wheel Controls auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Service input jack or the USB port SiriusXM is a satellite radio service depending on the audio system. based in the 48 contiguous United If equipped, there are two USB States and 10 Canadian provinces.
  • Page 24: Infotainment System

    1-18 In Brief Cruise Control SET : Press briefly to set the : Press to reject an speed and activate cruise control. incoming call, or end a current call. If cruise control is already active, SRCE: Press to switch between use to decrease vehicle speed.
  • Page 25: Ultrasonic Parking Assist

    In Brief 1-19 Forward Collision Alert to detect the lane markings. The Rear Vision LDW indicator, , appears green if (FCA) System Camera (RVC) a lane marking is detected. If the If equipped, FCA may help avoid or If equipped, RVC displays a view of vehicle departs the lane, the reduce the harm caused by the area behind the vehicle, on the...
  • Page 26: Power Outlets

    1-20 In Brief Power Outlets Universal Remote System Sunroof The vehicle has 12-volt accessory The ignition must be in ON/RUN or power outlets, which can be used to ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained plug in electrical equipment, such as Accessory Power (RAP) must be a cell phone or MP3 player.
  • Page 27: Performance And Maintenance

    In Brief 1-21 Vent: Press the front or rear of the Performance and Tire Pressure Monitor switch to vent or close the sunroof. Maintenance This vehicle may have a Tire Express-open/Express-close: Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). Press and release the rear or front Traction Control/ of the switch to express-open or Electronic Stability...
  • Page 28: Maintenance

    1-22 In Brief This may be an early indicator that Resetting the Oil Life System Driving for Better Fuel the tire pressures are getting low Economy 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, and the tires need to be inflated to with the engine off.
  • Page 29: Onstar Overview

    Program U.S.: 1-800-252-1112 TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 New Buick owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 30 1-24 In Brief NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 31: Keys, Doors, And

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-14 Windows Power Mirrors ....2-14 Keys Folding Mirrors .
  • Page 32: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation

    Keys, Doors, and Windows If equipped, with an active OnStar Remote Keyless Entry subscription, an OnStar Advisor (RKE) System Operation may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar, if equipped. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to Remote Keyless Entry 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
  • Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming Transmitters to (Lock): Press to lock all the Pressing on the RKE transmitter the Vehicle doors. disarms the content theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System If enabled through the Driver Only RKE transmitters programmed on page 2-11. to this vehicle will work.
  • Page 34: Remote Vehicle Start

    Keys, Doors, and Windows transmitter. Do not insert when doing so. Check local Caution the tool too far. Stop as regulations for any requirements on soon as resistance is felt. remote starting of vehicles. When replacing the battery, do Do not use the remote start feature Twist the tool until the not touch any of the circuitry on transmitter is separated.
  • Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows vehicle's lights cannot be seen, After entering the vehicle during a 10 minutes are added, allowing the remote start, insert and turn the key engine to run for a total of press and hold for at least to the ON/RUN position to drive the 15 minutes.
  • Page 36: Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Conditions in Which the To lock or unlock a door manually: Warning (Continued) Remote Start Will Not Work From the inside use the door lock knob on the window sill. crash is increased if the The vehicle cannot be started using doors are not locked.
  • Page 37: Delayed Locking

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Delayed Locking Automatic Door Locks If the passenger side power door lock switch is pressed when the When locking the doors with the Vehicles with an automatic lock/ front passenger door is open and power lock switch and a door or the unlock feature enable you to the key is in the ignition, all of the liftgate is open, the doors will lock...
  • Page 38: Doors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Warning (Continued) Liftgate Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and Warning set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Exhaust gases can enter the Control Systems in the vehicle if it is driven with the Index.
  • Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Liftgate Warning To unlock the liftgate, press the You, or others, could be injured if power door lock switch or press caught in the path of the power on the Remote Keyless Entry liftgate. Make sure there is no one (RKE) transmitter twice.
  • Page 40 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows continue to completion. If the If more obstacles are encountered vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) and on the same power cycle, the power accelerated before the power liftgate function deactivates. The liftgate latch closes, the liftgate may must be opened or closed manually reverse to the open position.
  • Page 41: Vehicle Security

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Manual Operation of Power Press the touch pad on the outside Vehicle Security of the liftgate pull cup and lift to Liftgate This vehicle has theft-deterrent open. Use the pull cup to lower and features; however, they do not make close the liftgate.
  • Page 42 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows When the door is closed, the ignition and turned to START or the Testing the Alarm security light stops flashing and door is not unlocked by pressing To test the alarm: stays on solid for approximately during the 10-second pre-alarm, the 1.
  • Page 43: Immobilizer Operation

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Immobilizer When the PASS-Key III+ system It is possible for the PASS-Key III+ senses an incorrect key, the vehicle decoder to learn the transponder See Radio Frequency Statement on does not start. Anyone using a value of a new or replacement key.
  • Page 44: Power Mirrors

    2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. After the engine has started, turn Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. Convex Mirrors 4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN Warning position within five seconds of the original key being turned to A convex mirror can make things,...
  • Page 45: Folding Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) For vehicles with outside power Resetting the Power Folding folding mirrors: Mirrors If the vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system, see Side Reset the power folding mirrors if: Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on The mirrors are accidentally page 9-35.
  • Page 46: Heated Mirrors

    2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Heated Mirrors Park Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: If the vehicle has the memory Interior Rearview Mirrors package, the outside mirrors have a (Rear Window Defogger): park tilt feature. This feature tilts the Press to heat the mirrors.
  • Page 47: Power Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a Warning pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up. To reduce the adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, sound, open either a front window especially with the windows...
  • Page 48 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Express-Up/Express-Down 2. Press and continue to hold the Rear Window Lockout window switch until the window Windows is fully open. A window with the express-up/down 3. Pull up and hold the window feature allows it to be raised or switch to close the window.
  • Page 49: Sun Visors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Sun Visors Roof Vent: Press and hold the front of the switch to vent the sunroof. Press and hold the rear of the switch to Sunroof close the sunroof. The ignition must be in ON/RUN or Express-open/Express-close: ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained Press and release the rear of the...
  • Page 50 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris.
  • Page 51 Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-15 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Safety Belt Use During Vehicle ..... 3-34 Restraints Pregnancy .
  • Page 52: Head Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and Adjust the head restraint so that the To raise or lower the head restraint,...
  • Page 53: Power Seat Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints To adjust the head restraint Front Seats 3. Lumbar Adjustment Control rearward, press the button located To adjust the seat: on the side of the head restraint, Power Seat Adjustment Move the seat forward or and push the head restraint rearward by sliding the rearward until the desired locking control (1) forward or rearward.
  • Page 54: Lumbar Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks Manual Lumbar Power Reclining Seatbacks If equipped, press and hold the front or rear of control to increase or If equipped, move the handle To adjust the seatback: decrease lumbar support. Release forward or rearward to increase or the control when the seatback Tilt the top of the control...
  • Page 55: Memory Seats

    Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you.
  • Page 56: Seats And Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions Memory Remote Recall recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the To save into memory: The memory feature can recall the appropriate manual control for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and 1.
  • Page 57: Heated And Cooled Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints A single beep sounds. The driver Heated and Cooled Front seat moves back approximately Seats 8 cm (3 in) and the power steering column (if equipped) moves up and Warning forward. To move the seat back farther, press again until the seat If you cannot feel temperature is all the way back.
  • Page 58: Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints Press the button once for the Remote Start Heated Seats Rear Seats highest setting. With each press of When it is cold outside, the heated the button, the seat will change to seats may turn on automatically the next lower setting, and then to during a remote vehicle start.
  • Page 59 Seats and Restraints Entering and Exiting the 5. Pull the sliding seat lever (3) forward. The seatback will tilt Third Row forward, and the seat will begin sliding forward. Continue to push Warning forward on the seatback until the entire seat moves all the way Using the third row seating forward and the seat cushion is position while the second row is...
  • Page 60 3-10 Seats and Restraints 5. Push and pull on the seatback 3. Pull forward on the reclining Third Row Seats and seat cushion to make sure seatback strap (2). they are locked in place. The head restraint will fold down Warning 6.
  • Page 61 Seats and Restraints 3-11 To fold the third row seatback: or lift the seatback and push it into place from inside the 1. Remove anything on or under vehicle. the seat. 2. The headrest must be locked into place before sitting in the seat.
  • Page 62 3-12 Seats and Restraints 2. Remove anything on or under Installing the Third Row Seats Warning the seat. To reinstall a third row seat: A safety belt that is improperly 1. Before installing the seat, the Caution routed, not properly attached, seatback must be folded or twisted will not provide the forward.
  • Page 63: Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints 3-13 4. Raise the seatback to its upright Safety Belts Warning (Continued) position. Push and pull on the This section of the manual seatback to make sure it is It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts locked into place.
  • Page 64: How To Wear Safety Belts

    3-14 Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly...
  • Page 65: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Seats and Restraints 3-15 There are important things to know would apply force on your Lap-Shoulder Belt about wearing a safety belt properly. abdomen. This could cause All seating positions in the vehicle serious or even fatal injuries. have a lap-shoulder belt. Wear the shoulder belt over the If you are using a rear seating shoulder and across the chest.
  • Page 66 3-16 Seats and Restraints later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull 3. Push the latch plate into the the belt across you. Do not let it buckle until it clicks. get twisted.
  • Page 67 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder but not falling off of it. The belt should be close to but not contacting the neck.
  • Page 68 3-18 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: Guides This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the front outboard This vehicle may have rear safety occupants.
  • Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-19 1. For the outboard positions, Pull the comfort guide out of its remove the guide from its storage location and then return storage clip on the interior body. the headrest to its upright position. For the third row center position, locate the comfort guide which is located in a storage pocket, at the top of the seat, under the...
  • Page 70: Safety Belt Use During

    3-20 Seats and Restraints 4. Buckle, position, and release the Warning 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 71: Safety Belt Extender

    Seats and Restraints 3-21 Safety Belt Extender to have it repaired. Torn or frayed Replacing Safety Belt safety belts may not protect you in a System Parts after a If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten crash. They can rip apart under Crash around you, you should use it.
  • Page 72: Airbag System

    3-22 Seats and Restraints See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System All vehicle airbags have the word belt assemblies inspected or AIRBAG on the trim or on an The vehicle has the following replaced. attached label near the deployment airbags: opening.
  • Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Here are the most important things Warning Warning (Continued) to know about the airbag system: Because airbags inflate with great Occupants should not lean on or Warning force and faster than the blink of sleep against the door or side an eye, anyone who is up windows in seating positions with You can be severely injured or...
  • Page 74: Where Are The Airbags

    3-24 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an The front outboard passenger electrical problem.
  • Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger The front center airbag is in the Side Similar Side Similar inboard side of the driver seatback. The driver and front outboard The roof-rail airbags for the driver, passenger seat-mounted side front outboard passenger, and impact airbags are in the side of the...
  • Page 76: When Should An Airbag

    3-26 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the Warning (Continued) direction of the impact, and how Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. that person causing severe injury This vehicle is equipped with Frontal airbags may inflate at or even death.
  • Page 77: What Makes An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-27 side. The front center airbag is not system predicts that the vehicle is wheel or the instrument panel. In designed to inflate in frontal about to roll over on its side, or in a moderate to severe side collisions, impacts, near frontal impacts, severe frontal impact.
  • Page 78: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates

    3-28 Seats and Restraints 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, and turn off to safety belts.
  • Page 79: Passenger Sensing

    Seats and Restraints 3-29 Additional windshield breakage may an airbag system will not work also occur from the front outboard properly. See your dealer for passenger airbag. service. Airbags are designed to inflate Passenger Sensing only once. After an airbag System inflates, you will need some new Canada and Mexico...
  • Page 80 3-30 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system Warning Warning (Continued) works with sensors that are part of the front outboard passenger seat. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints The sensors are designed to detect restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag the presence of a properly-seated or killed if the passenger frontal...
  • Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-31 There is a critical problem with For some children, including If the On Indicator Is Lit for a the airbag system or the children in child restraints, and for Child Restraint passenger sensing system. very small adults, the passenger The passenger sensing system is sensing system may or may not turn When the passenger sensing...
  • Page 82 3-32 Seats and Restraints 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material restraint and restarting the from the seat, such as blankets, Adult-Sized Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, cushions, seat covers, seat turn the vehicle off.
  • Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-33 operates. We recommend that you the seat. If the passenger airbag Warning (Continued) not use seat covers or other is turned on, the on indicator will aftermarket equipment except when be lit. serious injury or even death. An approved by GM for your specific If the passenger seat gets wet, dry adult-sized occupant should not...
  • Page 84: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    3-34 Seats and Restraints Servicing the Your dealer and the service manual Warning (Continued) have information about the location Airbag-Equipped Vehicle of the airbag sensors, sensing and proper service procedures, and diagnostic module, and airbag Airbags affect how the vehicle make sure the person performing wiring.
  • Page 85: Airbag System Check

    Seats and Restraints 3-35 If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail Caution Warning (Continued) airbags, see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 10-54 for If an airbag covering is damaged, protect you and your additional information. opened, or broken, the airbag passenger(s) in a crash, resulting If your vehicle needs to be modified may not work properly.
  • Page 86: Child Restraints

    3-36 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that Older Children return to the booster seat.
  • Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-37 In a crash, children who are not Warning (Continued) buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be belt. The belt force would then be thrown out of the vehicle. Older applied right on the abdomen. children need to use safety belts That could cause serious or fatal properly.
  • Page 88: Infants And Young

    3-38 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should Children have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints. Neither Everyone in a vehicle needs the vehicle s safety belt system nor protection! This includes infants and its airbag system is designed all other children.
  • Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Q: What are the different types of The restraint manufacturer Warning (Continued) add-on child restraints? instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A: Add-on child restraints, which right front seat, always move the height limitations for a particular are purchased by the vehicle front passenger seat as far back...
  • Page 90: Child Restraint Systems

    3-40 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Warning A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen.
  • Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. Warning When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which killed in a crash if the child...
  • Page 92: Where To Put The Restraint

    3-42 Seats and Restraints Administration (NHTSA) website to Whenever possible, children age Warning (Continued) locate the nearest child safety seat 12 and under should be secured in inspection station. For CPST a rear seating position. injured or killed if the right front availability in Canada, check with The vehicle is equipped with a front passenger airbag inflates and the...
  • Page 93: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    Seats and Restraints 3-43 to access adjacent safety belt restraint to the anchors in the Warning (Continued) assemblies or LATCH anchors for vehicle. The LATCH system is additional passengers or child designed to make installation of a See Passenger Sensing System restraints.
  • Page 94 3-44 Seats and Restraints Make sure to follow the instructions Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor that came with the child restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. When installing a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint.
  • Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-45 The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
  • Page 96 3-46 Seats and Restraints Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. To assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is near the anchor.
  • Page 97: System

    Seats and Restraints 3-47 that the top tether be attached, or if Warning (Continued) Warning the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether anchors, or use the vehicle safety Children can be seriously injured must be attached. belts to secure the restraint, or strangled if a shoulder belt is According to accident statistics,...
  • Page 98 3-48 Seats and Restraints This system is designed to make 1.2. To access the lower Caution (Continued) installation of child restraints easier. anchors in the second row, When using lower anchors, do not it may help to recline the Do not fold the empty rear seat use the vehicle's safety belts.
  • Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-49 2. If the child restraint manufacturer If the position you are using recommends that the top tether does not have a headrest be attached, attach and tighten or head restraint and you the top tether to the top tether are using a single tether, anchor, if the vehicle has one.
  • Page 100: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    3-50 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the LATCH Parts After a Crash system was not being used at the time of the crash. Warning Securing Child Restraints A crash can damage the LATCH (Rear Seat) system in the vehicle.
  • Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-51 If the child restraint has the LATCH If the child restraint does not have system, see Lower Anchors and the LATCH system, you will be Tethers for Children (LATCH using the safety belt to secure the System) on page 3-43 for how and child restraint in this position.
  • Page 102 3-52 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-43 for more information.
  • Page 103: Securing Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints 3-53 Securing Child Restraints Warning Warning (Continued) (Front Passenger Seat) A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints The vehicle has airbags. A rear seat restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag is a safer place to secure a or killed if the right front is off.
  • Page 104 3-54 Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child seat in a 2. Put the child restraint on position without a top tether anchor the seat. if a national or local law requires 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run that the top tether be anchored, or if the lap and shoulder portions of the instructions that come with the...
  • Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-55 Try to pull the belt out of the If the airbag is off, the off indicator in retractor to make sure the 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 106 3-56 Seats and Restraints NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 107: Instrument Panel Storage

    Storage Storage Storage Instrument Panel Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp Glove Box ....4-2 objects in storage compartments.
  • Page 108: Glove Box

    Storage Glove Box Armrest Storage Center Console Storage Lift the glove box handle to open it. Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box. Cupholders There are two cupholders, with removable liners, in front of the center console. There may be cupholders in the second row seat armrest.
  • Page 109: Additional Storage Features

    Storage Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover For vehicles with a cargo cover, it can be used to cover items in the rear of the vehicle. To install the cover, place the loops on each corner of the cover on the four hooks in the rear of the vehicle.
  • Page 110: Convenience Net

    Storage Convenience Net For vehicles with a convenience Warning net (4), attach it to the vehicle using only the cargo tie-downs (3) on An improperly latched and closed each side. The net is used to store cargo cover, or cargo cover left in small loads and should not be used the open position, could be heavy loads.
  • Page 111: Roof Rack System

    Storage Roof Rack System For vehicles with a roof rack, the To prevent damage or loss of cargo rack can be used to load items. For when driving, check to make sure roof racks that do not have crossrails and cargo are securely Warning crossrails included, GM Certified fastened.
  • Page 112 Storage NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 113 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Airbag Readiness Light ..5-15 Vehicle Messages Passenger Airbag Status Vehicle Messages ... 5-30 Controls Indicator ....5-16 Battery Voltage and Charging Charging System Light .
  • Page 114: Controls

    Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Controls Power Tilt Wheel Vehicle Personalization ..5-40 Steering Wheel Universal Remote System Universal Remote System . . . 5-47 Adjustment Universal Remote System Programming ....5-47 Universal Remote System Operation .
  • Page 115: Steering Wheel Controls

    Instruments and Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel To select tracks on an iPod or USB SRCE (Source): Press to switch while driving. device: between the radio, CD, and if equipped, front auxiliary, rear Press and hold Steering Wheel Controls auxiliary, and iPod/USB.
  • Page 116: Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer Clear ice and snow from the wiper Warning blades before using them. If frozen The windshield wiper/washer lever to the windshield, carefully loosen or In freezing weather, do not use is located on the left side of the thaw them.
  • Page 117: Compass

    Instruments and Controls Release the button when enough Compass Zone To adjust for compass variance, use fluid has been sprayed on the the following procedure: The zone is set to zone eight upon window. The rear wiper will run a leaving the factory.
  • Page 118 Instruments and Controls 2. Find the vehicle's current from tall buildings, utility wires, To calibrate the compass, use the location and variance zone manhole covers, or other industrial following procedure: number on the map. structures, if possible. Compass Calibration Procedure Zones 1 through 15 are If CAL should ever appear in the 1.
  • Page 119: Clock

    Instruments and Controls CALIBRATION COMPLETE for a Set Time: Setting the Analog Clock few seconds when the Press the up or down arrows to The analog clock is on the calibration is complete. The DIC increase or decrease the Hours, instrument panel above the radio.
  • Page 120: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls Power Outlets Certain accessory plugs may not be Warning compatible with the accessory The vehicle has 12-volt outlets that power outlet and could overload Power is always supplied to the can be used to plug in electrical vehicle and adapter fuses.
  • Page 121 Instruments and Controls Power Outlet 120 Volt An indicator light on the outlet turns If equipment is connected using on to show it is in use. The light more than 150 watts or a system Alternating Current comes on when the ignition is in fault is detected, a protection circuit If equipped with this power outlet it ON/RUN and equipment requiring...
  • Page 122: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    5-10 Instruments and Controls The power outlet is not designed for Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there and may not work properly, if the could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and following are plugged in: function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators Equipment with high initial peak...
  • Page 123: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 124: Odometer

    5-12 Instruments and Controls Speedometer Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge shows about how much fuel The speedometer shows the the vehicle has left in the fuel tank. vehicle's speed in either kilometers An arrow on the fuel gauge per hour (km/h) or miles per indicates the side of the vehicle the hour (mph).
  • Page 125: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 It takes a little more or less fuel Engine Coolant to fill up than the fuel gauge Temperature Gauge indicated. For example, the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank.
  • Page 126: Voltmeter Gauge

    5-14 Instruments and Controls See Engine Overheating on This is normal. Readings between Safety Belt Reminders page 10-17 for more information. the low and high warning zones Driver Safety Belt Reminder indicate the normal operating range. Voltmeter Gauge Light Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of There is a driver safety belt electrical accessories are operating...
  • Page 127: Airbag Readiness Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-15 Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt The airbag readiness light comes on warning light and chime may turn on for several seconds when the Reminder Light if an object is put on the seat such vehicle is started.
  • Page 128: Passenger Airbag Status

    5-16 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status When the vehicle is started, the If, after several seconds, both status passenger airbag status indicator indicator lights remain on, or if there Indicator are no lights at all, there may be a will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds problem with the lights or the...
  • Page 129: Charging System Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 Charging System Light If a short distance must be driven If the malfunction indicator lamp with the light on, be sure to turn off comes on while the engine is running, this indicates that the all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.
  • Page 130 5-18 Instruments and Controls could damage the emission control The following may correct an Caution system on the vehicle. Diagnosis emission control system and service might be required. malfunction: Modifications made to the engine, To prevent more serious damage to Check that the fuel cap is fully transmission, exhaust, intake, the vehicle:...
  • Page 131: Brake System Warning

    Instruments and Controls 5-19 If one or more of these conditions happen if the 12-volt battery has occurs, change the fuel brand used. recently been replaced or run It may require at least one full tank down. The diagnostic system is of the proper fuel to turn the light off.
  • Page 132: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    5-20 Instruments and Controls released. The pedal may be harder Antilock Brake System to push or, the pedal may go closer (ABS) Warning Light to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service.
  • Page 133: Tow/Haul Mode Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 there are no antilock brakes and Lane Departure Warning Vehicle Ahead Indicator there is a problem with the regular (LDW) Light brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5-19. Tow/Haul Mode Light If available, this light displays green when a vehicle is detected ahead.
  • Page 134: Engine Coolant Temperature

    5-22 Instruments and Controls This light flashes while the If the light comes on and stays on When the Light Is On Steady StabiliTrak system or the Traction while driving, the vehicle may have This indicates that one or more of Control System (TCS) is working.
  • Page 135: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-23 Engine Oil Pressure Light This light should come on briefly as If the light stays on and the engine the engine is started. If it does not does not start, there could be a come on, have the vehicle serviced problem with the theft-deterrent Caution by your dealer.
  • Page 136: Information Displays Driver Information

    5-24 Instruments and Controls High-Beam On Light Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. The high-beam on light comes on This light comes on when the cruise when the high-beam headlamps are control is set.
  • Page 137 Instruments and Controls 5-25 The outside air temperature and DIC Buttons on vehicles with this feature, and compass, if equipped, also display compass calibration and zone on the DIC when viewing the trip setting on vehicles with this feature. and fuel information. The outside air (Trip/Fuel): Press this button temperature automatically appears to display the odometer, trip...
  • Page 138 5-26 Instruments and Controls When the remaining oil life is low, SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT PARK ASSIST the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON If the vehicle has the Side Blind If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic message will appear on the display. Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, See CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON...
  • Page 139 Instruments and Controls 5-27 REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT All of the vehicle information will If the tire pressure display shows then be displayed in the unit of dashes instead of a value, there If the vehicle has the Rear Cross measurement selected.
  • Page 140 5-28 Instruments and Controls Trip/Fuel Menu Items Each trip odometer can be reset to begins moving, the display will then zero separately by pressing the set/ increase to 8.2 km (5.1 mi), 8.4 km (Trip/Fuel): Press this button reset button or the trip odometer (5.2 mi), etc.
  • Page 141 Instruments and Controls 5-29 number may change even though To start the timer, press the set/ the fuel used information, press and the same amount of fuel is in the reset button while TIMER is hold the set/reset button while FUEL fuel tank.
  • Page 142: Vehicle Messages

    5-30 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages The following are the possible Turn off all unnecessary messages that can be displayed accessories to allow the battery to Messages are displayed on the DIC and some information about them. recharge. to notify the driver that the status of The normal battery voltage range is Battery Voltage and the vehicle has changed and that...
  • Page 143: Brake System Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-31 Brake System Messages Door Ajar Messages obstructions, and close the door again. Check to see if the message SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM DRIVER DOOR OPEN still appears on the DIC. This message displays along with This message displays and a chime LIFTGATE OPEN the brake system warning light if sounds if the driver door is not fully...
  • Page 144: Engine Cooling System

    5-32 Instruments and Controls RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN If this message continues to appear, severe damage. This message have the system repaired by your clears when the engine has cooled This message displays and a chime dealer as soon as possible to avoid to a safe operating temperature.
  • Page 145: Engine Power Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-33 message remains on, take the engine further enters the engine Fuel System Messages vehicle to your dealer for service. coolant protection mode. See FUEL LEVEL LOW See Engine Oil on page 10-8. Engine Overheating on page 10-17 for further information.
  • Page 146: Key And Lock Messages

    5-34 Instruments and Controls Key and Lock Messages TURN SIGNAL ON rearview mirror may correct the issue. The Lane Departure Warning This message displays and a chime REPLACE BATTERY IN system will not operate. Forward sounds if a turn signal is left on for REMOTE KEY Collision Alert (FCA) may not work 1.2 km (0.75 mi).
  • Page 147 Instruments and Controls 5-35 PARK ASSIST OFF SERVICE FRONT CAMERA SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM After the vehicle has been started, If this message remains on after this message displays to remind the continued driving, the vehicle needs If your vehicle has the Side Blind driver that the URPA system has service.
  • Page 148: Ride Control System

    5-36 Instruments and Controls SIDE DETECTION SYS Ride Control System TRACTION CONTROL OFF TEMPORARILY OFF Messages This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is If your vehicle has the Side Blind SERVICE STABILITRAK turned off. Adjust your driving Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this accordingly.
  • Page 149: Security Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-37 Security Messages Service Vehicle Messages SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message displays when a SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SERVICE A/C (Air non-emissions related malfunction SYSTEM Conditioning) SYSTEM occurs. Have the vehicle serviced This message displays when there This message displays when the by your dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 150: Transmission Messages

    5-38 Instruments and Controls The low tire pressure warning light SERVICE TIRE MONITOR TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE will also come on. See Tire SYSTEM This message displays when the Pressure Light on page 5-22. Tire Pressure Monitor System On vehicles with the Tire Pressure If a tire pressure message appears (TPMS) is relearning the tire Monitor System (TPMS), this...
  • Page 151: Vehicle Reminder

    Instruments and Controls 5-39 Loss of wheel or vehicle speed If this message appears, stop as This message displays and a chime soon as possible and turn off the sounds if the transmission fluid in Certain other vehicle electrical ignition for 30 seconds. Restart the the vehicle gets hot.
  • Page 152: Vehicle Speed Messages

    5-40 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Speed Messages Vehicle Entering the Feature Settings Menu Personalization SPEED LIMITED TO 1. Turn the ignition on and place XXX KM/H (MPH) Your vehicle may have the vehicle in P (Park). This message displays when your customization capabilities that allow To avoid excessive drain on the vehicle speed is limited to 128 km/h...
  • Page 153 Instruments and Controls 5-41 Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current made to this feature. The current the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN setting will remain. setting will remain.
  • Page 154 5-42 Instruments and Controls DRIVER IN PARK: Only the driver Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ door will unlock when the vehicle is REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on reset button while the desired shifted into P (Park). the DIC display.
  • Page 155 Instruments and Controls 5-43 LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior lock button on the RKE transmitter is dark enough outside. This lamps will flash when you press the twice. See Delayed Locking on happens after the key is turned from unlock button on the RKE page 2-7.
  • Page 156 5-44 Instruments and Controls APPROACH LIGHTING or the vehicle is no longer off. See NO CHANGE: No change will be Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) made to this feature. The current This feature allows you to select setting will remain. System Operation on page 2-2. whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light NO CHANGE: No change will be...
  • Page 157 Instruments and Controls 5-45 DRIVER MIRROR: The driver Press the customization button until original exit position, unless a outside mirror will be tilted down EASY EXIT SEAT appears on the memory recall took place prior to when the vehicle is shifted into DIC display.
  • Page 158 5-46 Instruments and Controls ON: The driver seat and outside Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Press the customization button until mirrors will automatically move to transmitter. See Remote Vehicle FACTORY SETTINGS appears on the stored driving position when the Start on page 2-4. the DIC display.
  • Page 159: Universal Remote System

    Instruments and Controls 5-47 If you do not exit, pressing the Universal Remote Do not use the Universal Remote customization button again will system with any garage door opener System return you to the beginning of the that does not have the stop and feature settings menu.
  • Page 160 5-48 Instruments and Controls Make sure the hand-held transmitter 2. At the same time, press and programming is complete. has a new battery for quicker and hold both the hand-held There is no need to more accurate transmission of the transmitter button and one of the complete Steps 4 6.
  • Page 161 Instruments and Controls 5-49 flash, press and hold the same enough for the Universal Remote button a second time for system to pick up the signal during programming. two seconds, then release it. Again, if the door does not move If the programming did not work, or the garage door lamp does replace Step 2 under Programming...
  • Page 162: Universal Remote System Operation

    5-50 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Operation Button Using the Universal Remote To reprogram any of the system System buttons: Press and hold the appropriate 1. Press and hold any one of the Universal Remote system button for buttons.
  • Page 163: 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 164: Headlamp High/Low-Beam

    Lighting Daytime Running Lamps (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, (DRL)/Automatic except the headlamps. Headlamp System (Headlamps): Turns on the DRL can make it easier for others to headlamps together with the parking see the front of your vehicle during lamps and instrument panel lights.
  • Page 165: Delayed Headlamps

    Lighting The headlamps automatically Delayed Headlamps Adaptive Forward change from DRL to the regular Lighting (AFL) Delayed headlamps provide a headlamps depending on the period of exterior lighting as you darkness of the surroundings. The Vehicles with the AFL System have leave the area around the vehicle.
  • Page 166: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released. Signals If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have any burned out bulbs replaced.
  • Page 167: Interior Lighting

    Lighting Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps Dome Lamp Override The courtesy lamps automatically Instrument Panel come on when a door is opened. Illumination Control The lamps can also be turned on manually by fully turning the instrument panel brightness control clockwise. The reading lamps, located on the headliner above the rearview mirror, can be turned on or off...
  • Page 168: Reading Lamps

    Lighting Lighting Features When the ignition is on, illuminated entry is inactive, which means the courtesy lamps will not come on Entry Lighting unless a door is opened. For vehicles with courtesy lamps, Delayed Entry Lighting they come on and stay on for a set time whenever is pressed on the Delayed entry lighting illuminates...
  • Page 169: Delayed Exit Lighting

    Lighting Delayed Exit Lighting Parade Dimming has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage display on the Driver Information Delayed exit lighting illuminates the This feature automatically prohibits Center (DIC), you may see the interior for a period of time after the the dimming of the instrument panel voltage move up or down.
  • Page 170: Battery Power Protection

    Lighting EPM works to prevent excessive Battery Power Protection discharge of the battery. It does this This feature helps prevent the by balancing the generator's output battery from being drained, if the and the vehicle's electrical needs. interior courtesy lamps or reading It can increase engine idle speed to lamps are accidentally left on.
  • Page 171: Rear Seat Infotainment

    Infotainment System Infotainment Rear Seat Infotainment Introduction Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System System ..... 7-18 Infotainment Rear Audio Controller (RAC) ... 7-20 Read the following pages to Introduction become familiar with the...
  • Page 172: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System The infotainment system has built-in See Defensive Driving on page 9-3. Theft-Deterrent Feature features intended to help with this The vehicle has Retained ® TheftLock is designed to by disabling some functions when Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, discourage theft of the vehicle's driving.
  • Page 173: Overview

    Infotainment System Overview 1. PUSH/ (Volume/Power) The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons, touch screen, (Eject) steering wheel controls, and voice recognition. See Operation on page 7-3. 3. CD Slot 4. AUX Port 5. PUSH/SEL (Select) (Home Page) 7.
  • Page 174 Infotainment System the screen. The number of preset (Eject): Press to eject a disc SEEK (Next/Forward): Favorite Pages can be changed by from the CD player. See CD Player 1. AM, FM, SiriusXM (if equipped): pressing the Settings button on a on page 7-12.
  • Page 175 Infotainment System Home Page of up to eight per screen. They may (Phone): Press to display the also be re-ordered on each screen Phone main page. See Bluetooth on to taste. page 7-20. FAV (Favorites): Press to display Settings : Press to display the the favorite list or add a favorite.
  • Page 176: Am-Fm Radio

    Infotainment System speakers. The middle position Radio Infotainment System Settings balances the sound between the Tone Settings left and right speakers. AM-FM Radio To access the tone settings, press Fade: Press F for more sound the Tone Settings button on the Playing the Radio from the front speakers or R for Home Page.
  • Page 177 Infotainment System Balance: Press the L or R button AM Station List : Press to display for more sound from the left or a list of AM stations. right speakers. The middle Update Station List : Press to position balances the sound display the list of AM stations.
  • Page 178 Infotainment System To access the FM Menu press the HD Enable/Disable: Press to turn Favorites List : Press to display Menu screen button and the the HD Radio receiver on or off. the SiriusXM favorites list. following may display: XM Channel List : Press to display SiriusXM (If Equipped) a list of SiriusXM channels.
  • Page 179: Satellite Radio

    Infotainment System Audible Alert: This feature will To scroll through the pages, press Satellite Radio give an audio alert when certain FAV or the FAV screen button on the ® artists or songs are available on Vehicles with a valid SiriusXM top bar.
  • Page 180 7-10 Infotainment System Adding or Removing SiriusXM XM Updating: The encryption code No Information: No text or in the receiver is being updated. No informational messages are Categories action is required. available at this time on this station. Using the home page: Loading XM: The audio system is No XM Signal: The vehicle may be 1.
  • Page 181: Radio Reception

    Infotainment System 7-11 Radio Reception when things like storms and power Multi-Band Antenna lines interfere with radio reception. Frequency interference and static The multi-band antenna is located When this happens, try reducing the can occur during normal radio on the roof of the vehicle. This type treble on the radio.
  • Page 182: Audio Players

    7-12 Infotainment System Audio Players difficulty in loading and ejecting. damaged or improperly loaded, If these problems occur, check the there is an error and the disc disc for damage or try a known ejects. CD Player good disc. The disc automatically plays once The player can be used for CD, To avoid damage to the CD player: loaded.
  • Page 183: Mp3

    Infotainment System 7-13 Use the following controls to play Error Messages the disc: If Disc Error displays and/or the disc Playing an MP3 CD SEEK: comes out, it could be for one of the To play an MP3 CD, follow the same following reasons: Press to seek to the beginning of instructions as Playing an...
  • Page 184 7-14 Infotainment System The Artist/Album/Song Titles/ by the artist. There might be a delay Genre information requires a CD before the list displays. Select a to be fully scanned before the song from the list to begin playback. music navigator works with Genres: Press to view the genres.
  • Page 185 Infotainment System 7-15 Root Directory present in the ID3 tag, the radio displays the file name as the The root directory is treated as a track name. folder. All files contained directly under the root directory are Preprogrammed Playlists accessed prior to any root directory The radio recognizes folders.
  • Page 186 7-16 Infotainment System Playlists Artists Albums Press the Playlist screen button Press the Artist screen button Select an album from the Albums displayed on the Root Folder menu. displayed on the Root Folder menu. menu to display a list of songs. The Playlist menu displays.
  • Page 187: Auxiliary Devices

    Infotainment System 7-17 Tracks Composers Select the Album to display a list of songs. Select the desired song for playback. Auxiliary Devices The vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack on the faceplate and a USB port in the instrument panel storage area.
  • Page 188: System

    7-18 Infotainment System ® iPod classic (6th generation) Drivers are encouraged to set up Rear Seat any auxiliary device while the ® iPod nano (3G, 4G, 5G, Infotainment vehicle is in P (Park). See and 6G) Defensive Driving on page 9-3 for ®...
  • Page 189 Infotainment System 7-19 Audio can be heard through wired (Power): Press to turn the RSA While listening to a disc, press headphones (not included) plugged on or off. go to the next track or chapter on into the jacks on the RSA. If the the disc.
  • Page 190: Rear Audio

    7-20 Infotainment System When a disc is playing in the CD or When a CD/DVD is playing, press Phone DVD changer, press PROG to the down or up arrows to go to the select the next disc, if multiple discs next or previous track or chapter.
  • Page 191 Infotainment System 7-21 Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. A Bluetooth system can use a When to Speak: A short tone The system may not work with Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a sounds after the system responds all cell phones. See Pairing in Hands-Free Profile to make and indicating when it is waiting for a this section.
  • Page 192 7-22 Infotainment System The pairing process is disabled 3. Say Pair. The system responds (Push To Talk): Press to when the vehicle is moving. with instructions and a four-digit answer incoming calls, confirm Personal Identification Number Pairing only needs to be system information, and start (PIN).
  • Page 193 Infotainment System 7-23 Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Phones Numbers To connect to a different cell phone, The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to paired to it.
  • Page 194 7-24 Infotainment System Using the Store Command digit has been entered, say Using the List Command Store, and then follow the 1. Press 1. Press directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number. 2. Say Store. 2.
  • Page 195 Infotainment System 7-25 3. Say the entire number without To hear all of the numbers Receiving a Call pausing, or say the name tag. recognized by the system, say When an incoming call is received, Verify at any time. Once connected, the person called the audio system mutes and a ring will be heard through the audio tone is heard in the vehicle.
  • Page 196 7-26 Infotainment System Three-Way Calling To cancel mute, press does not transfer to the vehicle, use the audio transfer feature on the cell and then say Un-mute call. Three-way calling must be phone. See your cell phone supported on the cell phone and Transferring a Call manufacturer's user guide for more enabled by the wireless service...
  • Page 197: Settings

    Infotainment System 7-27 Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System Settings (DTMF) Tones Unless information is deleted out of Press Settings on the Home Page the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it The Bluetooth system can send to adjust features and preferences, will be retained indefinitely. This numbers and the numbers stored as such as Time, Date, Bluetooth includes all saved name tags in the...
  • Page 198 7-28 Infotainment System Favorite Pages : Press to select Startup Volume : Press to set the the number of favorite pages maximum volume level for startup that will be used even if a higher displayed on the screen. The choice is 1 6 pages.
  • Page 199 Infotainment System 7-29 Set Date: The Radio Settings are: Press the up or down arrows to Phone Settings increase or decrease the Month, See Bluetooth on page 7-20 in the Day, and Year settings. Phone section for more Press and hold to quickly information on phone settings.
  • Page 200: Trademarks And License Agreements

    7-30 Infotainment System Symbols : Press to enable or Trademarks and disable the Rear Park Assist (RPA) License Agreements symbols presented over the rear camera video. Guidelines : Press to enable or disable the RPA dynamic guidelines presented over the rear camera Manufactured under license from video.
  • Page 201: Climate Control Systems

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with System ..... . 8-1 this system.
  • Page 202 Climate Controls Display Function To use automatic mode: 2. Set the temperature for the driver and passenger. Each time the temperature, mode, 1. Press the AUTO button. or fan controls are adjusted, the To find a comfortable setting, When AUTO is selected, the climate control display shows that start with a 22°C (73°F) current temperature(s) is...
  • Page 203 Climate Controls Temperature Control SYNC (Synchronized Changing the air delivery mode Temperature): Press to set the while in automatic control places the The driver and passenger side system into manual control. The air passenger temperature to match the temperature controls are used to driver temperature setting.
  • Page 204 Climate Controls When this mode is selected, the The A/C does not work when the automatically turns off and must be system turns off recirculation and outside temperature is below 4°C re-selected when the engine is runs the air conditioning compressor (40°F).
  • Page 205 Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger The interior temperature sensor, on Caution (Continued) the instrument panel to the right of The rear window defogger uses a the steering column, measures the warming grid to remove fog from the covered by the vehicle warranty. temperature of the air inside the rear window.
  • Page 206: Rear Climate Control System

    Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls. It comes on when any rear control is adjusted. Fan Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
  • Page 207 Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (with Rear Seat Audio) Sync Mode: This mode matches the rear climate control to the front climate control settings. It comes on when REAR is pressed. Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls.
  • Page 208: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Use of non-GM approved hood Air Vents (Vent): Air is directed through deflectors can adversely affect the overhead outlets. the performance of the system. Use the slider switch in the center of (Bi-Level): Air is directed the outlet, to change the direction of Keep the path under all seats through the rear floor outlets, as the airflow.
  • Page 209: Passenger Compartment Air Filter

    Climate Controls Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air and inside air when in recirculation mode. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Maintenance Schedule on 2.
  • Page 210 8-10 Climate Controls NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 211 Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park ... . 9-19 Driver Assistance Systems Shifting out of Park ..9-20 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Operating Parking over Things System .
  • Page 212: Driving Information

    Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Trailer Towing Driving Information passenger to handle potential General Towing distractions. Information ....9-46 Distracted Driving Driving Characteristics and Become familiar with vehicle Towing Tips .
  • Page 213: Defensive Driving

    Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Warning between you and the driver in front of you. Braking, steering, and accelerating Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
  • Page 214: Steering

    Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the If the vehicle seems harder to steer Caution (Continued) vehicle is being driven, brake than normal when parking or driving normally but do not pump the slowly, there may be a problem with damage may occur to the power brakes.
  • Page 215: Off-Road Recovery

    Driving and Operating Antilock Brake System (ABS) 2. Turn the steering wheel about Defensive drivers avoid most skids allows steering while braking. one-eighth of a turn, until the by taking reasonable care suited to right front tire contacts the existing conditions, and by not Off-Road Recovery pavement edge.
  • Page 216: Driving On Wet Roads

    Driving and Operating Try to avoid sudden steering, There is no hard and fast rule about Warning (Continued) acceleration, or braking, hydroplaning. The best advice is to including reducing vehicle speed slow down when the road is wet. After driving through a large by shifting to a lower gear.
  • Page 217: 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 Using the brakes to slow the speeds that let you stay in your Keep the interior vehicle on a long downhill slope own lane.
  • Page 218 Driving and Operating Drive with caution, whatever the clear. Avoid sudden steering Warning (Continued) condition. Accelerate gently so maneuvers and braking while traction is not lost. Accelerating too on ice. inside. Engine exhaust contains quickly causes the wheels to spin Turn off cruise control on slippery carbon monoxide (CO) which and makes the surface under the...
  • Page 219: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating the vehicle and to signal for help Rocking the Vehicle to Get Warning (Continued) with the headlamps. Do this as little it Out as possible to save fuel. Adjust the climate control Turn the steering wheel left and system to a setting that right to clear the area around the If the Vehicle Is Stuck...
  • Page 220: Vehicle Load Limits

    9-10 Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits information label shows the Warning (Continued) number of occupant seating It is very important to know how positions (1), and the maximum vehicle handles. This could much weight your vehicle can vehicle capacity weight (2) in cause loss of control and a carry.
  • Page 221 Driving and Operating 9-11 Steps for Determining Correct and luggage load capacity is Load Limit 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) Locate the statement "The combined weight of Determine the combined occupants and cargo should weight of luggage and cargo never exceed XXX kg or being loaded on the vehicle.
  • Page 222 9-12 Driving and Operating seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
  • Page 223 Driving and Operating 9-13 GVWR includes the weight of If you put things inside your Warning the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, vehicle like suitcases, tools, and cargo. packages, or anything else, they Do not load the vehicle any will go as fast as the vehicle heavier than the Gross The Certification/Tire label also goes.
  • Page 224: Starting And Operating

    9-14 Driving and Operating Starting and Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) Operating Do not leave an breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake unsecured child restraint New Vehicle Break-In linings. in the vehicle. Following break-in, engine speed When you carry something Caution and load can be gradually inside the vehicle, secure...
  • Page 225 Driving and Operating 9-15 In order to shift out of P (Park), the This position locks the ignition, 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ transmission, and the steering This can be done while the ACCESSORY and the brake pedal wheel when the key Is removed vehicle is moving.
  • Page 226: Starting The Engine

    9-16 Driving and Operating If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, battery could be drained. You may Caution and must be shut off while driving, not be able to start the vehicle if the turn the ignition to ACC/ battery is allowed to drain for an Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the ACCESSORY.
  • Page 227 Driving and Operating 9-17 turned to the START position, Caution Caution (Continued) and then released when the engine begins cranking, the If the steering wheel is turned battery. Wait at least 15 seconds engine will continue cranking for until it reaches the end of its between each try, to let the a few seconds or until the travel, and is held in that position...
  • Page 228: Engine Heater

    9-18 Driving and Operating engine and transmission gently reservoir. See Engine The length of time the heater should until the oil warms up and Compartment Overview on remain plugged in depends on lubricates all moving parts. page 10-6. several factors. Ask a dealer in the area where you will be parking the 3.
  • Page 229: Shifting Into Park

    Driving and Operating 9-19 All these features will work when the Leaving the Vehicle with the If you have to leave the vehicle with key is in the ON/RUN or ACC/ the engine running, be sure the Engine Running ACCESSORY positions. vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking brake is firmly set before Warning...
  • Page 230: Shifting Out Of Park

    9-20 Driving and Operating If torque lock does occur, your If the vehicle has an uncharged Parking over Things vehicle may need to be pushed battery or a battery with low voltage, That Burn uphill by another vehicle to relieve try charging or jump starting the the parking pawl pressure, so you battery.
  • Page 231: Engine Exhaust

    Driving and Operating 9-21 Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle Warning (Continued) While Parked There are holes or openings Warning It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not monoxide (CO) which cannot be...
  • Page 232: Automatic Transmission

    9-22 Driving and Operating Automatic then press the button on the back of Warning the shift lever before shifting from Transmission P (Park). If you cannot shift out of It is dangerous to get out of the P (Park), ease pressure on the shift vehicle if the shift lever is not fully lever, then push the shift lever all in P (Park) with the parking brake...
  • Page 233 Driving and Operating 9-23 To rock the vehicle back and forth to Caution Caution get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If Shifting out of P (Park) or If the vehicle accelerates slowly, the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9-9. N (Neutral) with the engine or does not shift gears, the N (Neutral): In this position, the...
  • Page 234: Manual Mode

    9-24 Driving and Operating Manual Mode To use this feature: While in L (Low), the transmission will prevent shifting to a lower gear 1. Move the shift lever to L (Low). Electronic Range Select range if the engine speed is too 2.
  • Page 235: Drive Systems

    Driving and Operating 9-25 Push the button to activate the The system will automatically Drive Systems system. Push it again to deactivate command downshifts to reduce the system. You can use this feature vehicle speed, until the brake pedal All-Wheel Drive to assist when towing or hauling a is no longer being pressed.
  • Page 236: Antilock Brake

    9-26 Driving and Operating Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS...
  • Page 237: Parking Brake

    Driving and Operating 9-27 Parking Brake Brake Assist Caution This vehicle has a brake assist Driving with the parking brake on feature designed to assist the driver can overheat the brake system in stopping or decreasing vehicle and cause premature wear or speed in emergency driving damage to brake system parts.
  • Page 238: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)

    9-28 Driving and Operating Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the This vehicle has an HSA feature, intended path. Traction Control/ which may be useful when the If cruise control is being used and vehicle is stopped on a grade.
  • Page 239 Driving and Operating 9-29 comes on and stays on: Caution 1. Stop the vehicle. Do not repeatedly brake or 2. Turn the engine off and wait accelerate heavily when TCS is 15 seconds. off. The vehicle driveline could be 3. Start the engine. damaged.
  • Page 240: Cruise Control

    9-30 Driving and Operating Cruise Control If the Traction Control System (TCS) (On/Off): Press to turn cruise or StabiliTrak system begins to limit control on and off. The indicator With cruise control, a speed of wheel spin while cruise control is light on the button comes on when about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can being used, the cruise control will...
  • Page 241 Driving and Operating 9-31 To slow down in small The cruise control light on the Increasing Speed While Using increments, press the SET instrument cluster comes on after Cruise Control button briefly. Each time this is the cruise control has been set to If the cruise control system is done, the vehicle goes about the desired speed.
  • Page 242: Driver Assistance Systems

    9-32 Driving and Operating shift to a lower gear to keep the Driver Assistance Warning vehicle speed down. When the Systems brakes are applied the cruise control FCA is a warning system and is disengaged. does not apply the brakes. When Forward Collision Alert Ending Cruise Control approaching a slower-moving or...
  • Page 243 Driving and Operating 9-33 Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Collision Alert Warning FCA does not provide a warning to help avoid a crash, unless it detects a vehicle. FCA may not detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA sensor is blocked by dirt, snow, or ice, or if the windshield is When your vehicle approaches The green vehicle ahead indicator...
  • Page 244: Ultrasonic Parking Assist

    9-34 Driving and Operating Additional button presses will cluster to provide information about Warning change this setting. The chosen FCA. See Object Detection System setting will remain until it is changed Messages on page 5-34. The URPA system does not and will affect both the Collision Cleaning the System detect children, pedestrians,...
  • Page 245: Side Blind Zone

    Driving and Operating 9-35 A tow bar is attached to the When the distance is less than PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE vehicle. 30 cm (12 in) the beeping is OWNERS MANUAL: This continuous for five seconds. message can occur under the The bumper is damaged.
  • Page 246 9-36 Driving and Operating SBZA Detection Zones over that is in the side blind zone. Warning This indicates it may be unsafe to change lanes. Before making a lane SBZA does not alert the driver to change, check the SBZA display, vehicles rapidly approaching check mirrors, glance over your outside of the side blind zones,...
  • Page 247: Rear Vision

    Driving and Operating 9-37 SBZA can be disabled through the serviced. The system may light up When SBZA is disabled for any Driver Information Center (DIC). See due to guardrails, signs, trees, reason other than the driver turning Driver Information Center (DIC) on shrubs, and other non-moving it off, the Side Blind Zone Alert ON page 5-24.
  • Page 248 9-38 Driving and Operating The RVC display remains on after The RVC system may have a Warning (Continued) shifting out of R (Reverse) for guideline overlay that can help the approximately 10 seconds. Return to driver align the vehicle when actual distances.
  • Page 249 Driving and Operating 9-39 detected vehicle. This system conditions. Displayed images may detects objects coming from up to be farther or closer than they 20 m (65 ft) from the left or right side appear. behind the vehicle. The following illustrations show the Use caution while backing up when field of view that the camera towing a trailer, as the RCTA...
  • Page 250: Lane Departure

    9-40 Driving and Operating The back of the vehicle is in an side, depending on the lane Warning (Continued) accident. The position and departure direction. LDW will not mounting angle of the camera warn if the turn signal is on in the If LDW only detects lane can change or the camera can departure direction, or if a sharp...
  • Page 251 Driving and Operating 9-41 When the System Does Not Warning Seem To Work Properly LDW does not provide a warning If the LDW symbol does not appear when the system is on and the to help avoid a crash, unless it vehicle is traveling at least 56 km/h detects the lane markings.
  • Page 252: Fuel

    9-42 Driving and Operating Fuel Recommended Fuel then they are acceptable to use. However, E85 and other fuels Use regular unleaded gasoline with Use of the recommended fuel is an containing more than 15% ethanol a posted octane rating of 87 or important part of the proper must be used only in FlexFuel higher.
  • Page 253: Gasoline Specifications

    Driving and Operating 9-43 Gasoline Specifications be affected. The malfunction Fuel Additives indicator lamp could turn on and the At a minimum, gasoline should To keep fuel systems clean, TOP vehicle may not pass a smog-check meet ASTM specification D 4814. TIER Detergent Gasoline is test.
  • Page 254: Filling The Tank

    9-44 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank The fuel cap is behind a hinged fuel Warning (Continued) door on the driver side of the vehicle. To open the fuel door, push Warning Fuel can spray out if the fuel and release the rearward center cap is opened too quickly.
  • Page 255: Filling A Portable Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-45 When replacing the fuel cap, turn it Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) clockwise until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The might cause the malfunction Remove the container from diagnostic system can determine if the vehicle, trunk, or pickup indicator lamp to light, and could the fuel cap has been left off or...
  • Page 256: Trailer Towing

    9-46 Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Driving Characteristics Warning and Towing Tips General Towing When towing a trailer, exhaust Driving with a Trailer gases may collect at the rear of Information When towing a trailer: the vehicle and enter if the Only use towing equipment that has liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most Become familiar with the state...
  • Page 257 Driving and Operating 9-47 Towing a trailer requires a certain trailer, which mainly occurs during Making Turns amount of experience. The cornering. This is normal when combination you are driving is towing heavier trailers. Caution longer and not as responsive as the Following Distance vehicle itself.
  • Page 258 9-48 Driving and Operating Turn Signals When Towing a The Tow/Haul Mode may be used if Warning (Continued) the transmission shifts too often. Trailer See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-24. People can be injured, and both The turn signal indicators on the When towing at high altitude on instrument cluster flash whenever the vehicle and the trailer can be...
  • Page 259 Driving and Operating 9-49 Leaving After Parking on a Hill Check periodically to see that all Weight of the Trailer hitch nuts and bolts are tight. 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal How heavy can a trailer safely be? while you: Engine Cooling When Trailer Speed, altitude, road grades,...
  • Page 260 9-50 Driving and Operating Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle Maximum Trailer Weight *GCWR Front-Wheel Drive 907 kg (2,000 lb) 3 402 kg (7,500 lb) Front-Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package 2 041 kg (4,500 lb) 4 309 kg (9,500 lb) All-Wheel Drive...
  • Page 261: Towing Equipment

    Driving and Operating 9-51 If a weight-carrying hitch or a It is important that the vehicle does Towing Equipment weight-distributing hitch is being not exceed any of its ratings Hitches used, the trailer tongue (1) should GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Maximum weigh 10-15 percent of the total Trailer Rating or Tongue Weight.
  • Page 262 9-52 Driving and Operating Weight-Distributing Hitches and Safety Chains Trailer Wiring Harness Weight Carrying Hitches Always attach chains between the Basic Trailer Wiring vehicle and the trailer. Cross the The trailer wiring harness, with a safety chains under the tongue of seven-pin connector, is located at the trailer to help prevent the tongue the rear of the vehicle and is tied to...
  • Page 263: Conversions And Add-Ons

    Driving and Operating 9-53 *The fuse for this circuit is installed Electric Trailer Brake Control Conversions and in the underhood electrical center, Wiring Provisions Add-Ons but the wires are not connected. These wiring provisions for an They should be connected by your electric trailer brake controller are Add-On Electrical dealer or a qualified service center.
  • Page 264 9-54 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 265 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Overheating ..10-17 Bulb Replacement Overheated Engine Bulb Replacement ..10-27 Protection High Intensity Discharge Operating Mode ... 10-19 (HID) Lighting .
  • Page 266 10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling ..10-38 Wheel Alignment and Tire General Information Tire Designations ... 10-41 Balance ....10-56 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Terminology and Wheel Replacement .
  • Page 267: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition Accessories and Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the 65 Warning Modifications installation or use of non GM certified parts, including control Most motor vehicles, including this Adding non dealer accessories or module or software modifications, is one, contain and/or emit chemicals making modifications to the vehicle not covered under the terms of the...
  • Page 268: Vehicle Checks

    10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service Keep a record with all parts receipts work, use the proper service and list the mileage and the date of manual. It tells you much more any service work performed. See Doing Your Own about how to service the vehicle Maintenance Records on...
  • Page 269: Hood

    Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. To open the hood: Pull the hood down to close. Lower the hood until the lifting pressure of the strut is reduced. Then allow the hood to fall and latch into place under its own weight.
  • Page 270 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 271: Engine Cover

    Vehicle Care 10-7 1. Remote Negative ( ) Terminal. 8. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of Engine Cover See Jump Starting on View). See Checking Engine page 10-69. Oil under Engine Oil on page 10-8. 2. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10-30. 9.
  • Page 272: Engine Oil

    10-8 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine push it back in all the way. oil level at each fuel fill.
  • Page 273 Vehicle Care 10-9 Selecting the Right Engine Oil Caution Caution Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil Do not add too much oil. Oil Failure to use the recommended specification and viscosity grade. levels above or below the engine oil can result in engine See Recommended Fluids and acceptable operating range...
  • Page 274: Engine Oil Life System

    10-10 Vehicle Care specification. See Specification containing used engine oil. See the When the system has calculated earlier in this section for more manufacturer's warnings about the that oil life has been diminished, it information. use and disposal of oil products. indicates that an oil change is necessary.
  • Page 275: Automatic Transmission

    Vehicle Care 10-11 How to Reset the Engine Oil Automatic Transmission The transmission fluid will not reach the end of the dipstick unless the Life System Fluid transmission is at operating Reset the system whenever the temperature. If you need to check It is not necessary to check the engine oil is changed so that the the transmission fluid level, please...
  • Page 276: Cooling System

    10-12 Vehicle Care How to Inspect the Engine Air 1. Loosen the air duct clamp (1). Caution Cleaner/Filter 2. Disconnect the electrical connector (2). If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter from the vehicle can easily get into the engine, 3.
  • Page 277: Engine Coolant

    Vehicle Care 10-13 1. Radiator Pressure Cap (Under Engine Coolant Warning (Continued) Sight Shield) The cooling system in the vehicle is 2. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank Do not run the engine if there is a ® filled with DEX-COOL engine leak.
  • Page 278 10-14 Vehicle Care Helps keep the proper engine coolant disposal. This will help Warning (Continued) temperature. protect the environment and your health. mixture, the engine could get too Caution Checking Coolant hot but you would not get the overheat warning. The engine If improper coolant mixture, The vehicle must be on a level could catch fire and you or...
  • Page 279 Vehicle Care 10-15 How to Add Coolant to the If coolant is needed, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the Recovery Tank coolant recovery tank. Warning How to Add Coolant to the Radiator You can be burned if you spill The coolant recovery tank cap has coolant on hot engine parts.
  • Page 280 10-16 Vehicle Care 2. Remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn. If a hiss is heard, wait for that to stop.
  • Page 281: Engine Overheating

    Vehicle Care 10-17 6. Reinstall the cap on the coolant You may decide not to lift the hood Caution recovery tank but leave the when this warning appears, but radiator pressure cap off. instead get service help right away. If the pressure cap is not tightly See Roadside Assistance Program 7.
  • Page 282 10-18 Vehicle Care If Steam Is Coming from the If the overheat warning is displayed Warning (Continued) with no sign of steam: Engine Compartment 1. Turn the air conditioning off. See Overheated Engine Warning Protection Operating Mode on 2. Turn the heater on to the highest page 10-19 for information on temperature and to the highest Steam from an overheated engine...
  • Page 283: Overheated Engine

    Vehicle Care 10-19 If there is no sign of steam, idle the The temperature gauge indicates an Power Steering Fluid engine for three minutes while overheat condition exists. Driving parked. If the warning is still extended distances and/or towing a displayed, turn off the engine until it trailer in the overheat protection cools down.
  • Page 284: Washer Fluid

    10-20 Vehicle Care How to Check Power Steering What to Use Adding Washer Fluid Fluid To determine what kind of fluid to When the windshield washer fluid use, see Recommended Fluids and reservoir is low, a WASHER FLUID To check the power steering fluid: Lubricants on page 11-12.
  • Page 285: Brakes

    Vehicle Care 10-21 Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Caution can cause a brake squeal when the This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brakes are first applied or lightly Do not use engine coolant brake pads have built-in wear applied. This does not mean (antifreeze) in the windshield indicators that make a high-pitched something is wrong with the brakes.
  • Page 286: Brake Fluid

    10-22 Vehicle Care Replacing Brake System Parts Brake Fluid hydraulic system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later The braking system on a vehicle is the brakes will not work well. complex. Its many parts have to be Do not top off the brake fluid.
  • Page 287: Battery

    Vehicle Care 10-23 What to Add Battery Caution Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid Refer to the replacement number on from a sealed container. See Using the wrong fluid can the original battery label when a Recommended Fluids and badly damage brake new battery is needed.
  • Page 288: All-Wheel Drive

    10-24 Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage All-Wheel Drive 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start Transfer case fluid does not require only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). Warning checking unless there is a fluid leak If the vehicle starts in any other or unusual noise.
  • Page 289: Park Brake And P (Park)

    Vehicle Care 10-25 2. Apply the parking brake. Be Contact your dealer if service is pressure from the regular brake ready to apply the regular brake required. pedal. Do this until the vehicle is immediately if the vehicle begins held by the parking brake only. Park Brake and P (Park) to move.
  • Page 290: Windshield Replacement

    10-26 Vehicle Care To replace the wiper blade 3. Install the new blade onto the 2. Turn the wiper blade assembly, assembly: arm connector and make sure hold the wiper arm in position, the tabs are fully set in the and push the blade away from 1.
  • Page 291: Headlamp Aiming

    Vehicle Care 10-27 Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10-28. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
  • Page 292: License Plate Lamp

    10-28 Vehicle Care 5. Turn the bulb socket Replacement Bulbs counterclockwise and pull it Bulb straight out to remove it. Exterior Lamp Number 6. Replace the bulb. License Plate Lamp 194LL 7. Reverse Steps 3 5 to reinstall Rear Turn Signal 7443 the taillamp assembly.
  • Page 293: Electrical System

    Vehicle Care 10-29 Electrical System Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Overload An electrical overload may cause High Voltage Devices and the lamps to go on and off, or in The vehicle has fuses and circuit some cases to remain off. Have the Wiring breakers to protect against an headlamp wiring checked right away...
  • Page 294: Fuses And Circuit

    10-30 Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Caution Breakers Fuse Block Spilling liquid on any electrical The wiring circuits in your vehicle The underhood fuse block is in the component on the vehicle may are protected from short circuits by engine compartment, on the damage it.
  • Page 295 Vehicle Care 10-31 The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses Usage A/C CLTCH Air Conditioning Clutch ABS MTR Antilock Brake System (ABS) Motor Adaptive Forward Lighting System AIRBAG Airbag System AUX POWER Auxiliary Power Auxiliary VAC PUMP Vacuum Pump...
  • Page 296 10-32 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage ECM 1 Engine Control HVAC BLWR Heating, RR HVAC Rear Climate Module 1 Ventilation, and Air Control System Conditioning EMISSION 1 Emission 1 RT HI BEAM Right High-Beam Blower Headlamp EMISSION 2 Emission 2 LT HI BEAM Left High-Beam RT LO BEAM Right Low-Beam EVEN COILS Even Injector Coils...
  • Page 297 Vehicle Care 10-33 Fuses Usage Relays Usage Relays Usage Transmission FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 RR DEFOG Rear Window Control Module Defogger FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 TRANS Transmission RT TRLR Trailer Right FAN 3 Cooling Fan 3 STOP/TRN Stoplamp and Turn TRLR Trailer Back-up Fog Lamps (GMC)
  • Page 298: Block

    Usage GMC NON HID = Lo Beam GMC NON HID = High Shutter Chevy = Fog Lamps Buick China = Rear Fog Lamp AIRBAG Airbag The instrument panel fuse block is Amplifier under the instrument panel on the Back-up Lamp/ passenger side of the vehicle.
  • Page 299 Vehicle Care 10-35 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage DRL/ Daytime Running Rear Park Assist/ LO BEAM Lamps Relay/Low DET/URS Side Blind Zone Beam Headlamps Alert/Forward Relay Collision Alert/ Universal Remote DSPLY Display System FRT WSW Front Windshield Power Mirrors, Washer Liftgate Release HTD/ Heated/Cooling PWR MODE Power Mode...
  • Page 300: Wheels And Tires

    10-36 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Relays Usage Relays Usage Driver Side Power DRL/ Daytime Running Tires PWR/SEAT Seat Relay LO BEAM Lamps Relay/ Low-Beam Every new GM vehicle has Passenger Side Headlamps Relay high-quality tires made by a PWR/SEAT Power Seat Relay LT/UNLCK Driver Side Unlock...
  • Page 301: All-Season Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-37 All-Season Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) This vehicle may come with and a serious crash. See Worn or old tires can all-season tires. These tires are Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the tread designed to provide good overall performance on most road surfaces page 9-10.
  • Page 302: Winter Tires

    10-38 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tires of the Winter Tires Tire Sidewall Labeling same size, load range, and This vehicle was not originally speed rating as the original Useful information about a tire is equipped with winter tires. Winter equipment tires.
  • Page 303 Vehicle Care 10-39 and service description. See the DOT Tire Date of (5) Tire Ply Material The type Tire Size illustration later in this Manufacture The last four of cord and number of plies in section. digits of the TIN indicate the tire the sidewall and under the tread.
  • Page 304 10-40 Vehicle Care (2) Temporary Use Only (4) Maximum Cold Inflation compact spare tire or temporary Load Limit Maximum load that use tire should not be driven at can be carried and the speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph). maximum pressure needed to The compact spare tire is for support that load.
  • Page 305: Tire Designations

    Vehicle Care 10-41 (7) TPC Spec (Tire (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire diagonal or bias ply Performance Criteria The United States version of a construction; and the letter B Specification) Original metric tire sizing system. The means belted-bias ply equipment tires designed to letter P as the first character in construction.
  • Page 306 10-42 Vehicle Care Accessory Weight Cold Tire Pressure identify the tire manufacturer, combined weight of optional amount of air pressure in a tire, production plant, brand, and accessories. Some examples of measured in kPa (kilopascal) date of production. optional accessories are or psi (pounds per square inch) GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight...
  • Page 307 Vehicle Care 10-43 Load Index An assigned Occupant Distribution Recommended Inflation number ranging from 1 to 279 Designated seating positions. Pressure Vehicle that corresponds to the load manufacturer's recommended Outward Facing Sidewall carrying capacity of a tire. tire inflation pressure as shown side of an asymmetrical tire that on the tire placard.
  • Page 308: Tire Pressure

    10-44 Vehicle Care Traction The friction between The ratings are molded into the Tire Pressure the tire and the road surface. sidewall of the tire. See Uniform Tires need the correct amount of The amount of grip provided. Tire Quality Grading on air pressure to operate page 10-55.
  • Page 309 Vehicle Care 10-45 How the vehicle is loaded Remove the valve cap from the Caution (Continued) affects vehicle handling and ride tire valve stem. Press the tire comfort. Never load the vehicle gauge firmly onto the valve to Overinflated tires, or tires that with more weight than it was get a pressure measurement.
  • Page 310: Tire Pressure Monitor

    10-46 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure System under-inflated. telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire approximately one minute and then...
  • Page 311: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Vehicle Care 10-47 See Radio Frequency Statement on When a low tire pressure condition The low tire pressure warning light page 13-15. is detected, the TPMS illuminates may come on in cool weather when the low tire pressure warning light the vehicle is first started, and then Tire Pressure Monitor located on the instrument cluster.
  • Page 312 10-48 Vehicle Care One or more TPMS sensors are each ignition cycle until the problem Caution missing or damaged. The is corrected. Some of the conditions malfunction light and the DIC that can cause these to come Tire sealant materials are not all message should go off when the on are: the same.
  • Page 313 Vehicle Care 10-49 TPMS Sensor Matching The TPMS sensor matching process 6. Proceed to the passenger side is outlined below: front tire, and repeat the Process procedure in Step 5. 1. Set the parking brake. Each TPMS sensor has a unique 7.
  • Page 314: Tire Inspection

    10-50 Vehicle Care The tire has a puncture, cut, Tire Inspection Anytime unusual wear is or other damage that cannot noticed, rotate the tires as soon We recommend that the tires, be repaired well because of as possible, check for proper tire including the spare tire, if the the size or location of the inflation pressure, and check for...
  • Page 315 Vehicle Care 10-51 If the vehicle has a compact Lightly coat the center of the Warning spare tire, do not include it in the wheel hub with wheel bearing tire rotation. grease after a wheel change or Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the tire rotation to prevent corrosion parts to which it is fastened, can Adjust the front and rear tires to...
  • Page 316: When It Is Time For New

    10-52 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New The rubber in tires ages over time. slow aging. This area should be free This also applies to the spare tire, of grease, gasoline, or other Tires substances that can deteriorate if the vehicle has one, even if it is never used.
  • Page 317 Vehicle Care 10-53 GM's exclusive TPC Spec Braking and handling Warning system considers over a dozen performance may be adversely critical specifications that impact affected if all the tires are not Tires could explode during the overall performance of the replaced at the same time.
  • Page 318: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    10-54 Vehicle Care 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.
  • Page 319: Uniform Tire Quality

    Vehicle Care 10-55 Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on Grading or to some limited-production the government course as a tire Quality grades can be found tires.
  • Page 320: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    10-56 Vehicle Care Warning: The traction grade Standard No. 109. Grades B and the left or right, depending on the crown of the road and/or other road assigned to this tire is based on A represent higher levels of surface variations such as troughs straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory or ruts, is normal.
  • Page 321: Tire Chains

    Vehicle Care 10-57 Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel Tire Chains Caution (Continued) nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors with new Warning ground clearance, and tire or tire GM original equipment parts. chain clearance to the body and Do not use tire chains. There is chassis.
  • Page 322: If A Tire Goes Flat

    10-58 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat Warning Warning It is unusual for a tire to blow out Driving on a flat tire will cause Lifting a vehicle and getting under while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire. it to do maintenance or repairs is are maintained properly.
  • Page 323: Tire Changing

    Vehicle Care 10-59 When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Warning use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of Changing a tire can be the wheel blocks (1). dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall causing injury or death.
  • Page 324 10-60 Vehicle Care 4. Turn the jack on its side, with the Removing the Spare Tire 1. Open the storage compartment bottom facing toward you. door of the convenience The compact spare tire is located center (1) that is nearest the 5.
  • Page 325 Vehicle Care 10-61 5. Tilt the retainer and slip it 2. If the vehicle has a wheel cover, through the wheel opening to loosen the plastic nut caps with remove the spare tire from the the wheel wrench. They will not cable.
  • Page 326 10-62 Vehicle Care 5. Attach the wrench to the jack, Caution and turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head 7.6 cm (3 in). If this vehicle has wheel locks and 6. Do not raise the vehicle yet. Put an impact wrench is used to the compact spare tire near you.
  • Page 327 Vehicle Care 10-63 Warning (Continued) Warning damage, be sure to fit the jack lift Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the head into the proper location parts to which it is fastened, can before raising the vehicle. make wheel nuts become loose after time.
  • Page 328 10-64 Vehicle Care 11. Place the spare tire on the Warning (Continued) wheel mounting surface. 12. Put the nuts on by hand by using accessory locking wheel turning them clockwise until the nuts. See Capacities and wheel is held against the Specifications on page 12-2 for mounting surface.
  • Page 329 Vehicle Care 10-65 Storing the Spare Tire 4. When the compact spare tire is Warning almost in the stored position, turn the tire so the valve is Warning Storing a jack, a tire, or other toward the rear of the vehicle. equipment in the passenger The underbody-mounted spare This position helps when...
  • Page 330 10-66 Vehicle Care Storing the Flat Tire 3. Put the flat tire in the rear storage area with the valve stem pointing toward the rear of the vehicle. 4. Pull the cable (1) through the door striker (5), the center of the wheel (4), and the plastic spare tire heat shield (3), as shown.
  • Page 331 Vehicle Care 10-67 7. Pull on the cable to make sure it Storing the Tools 3. Turn the jack (3) on its side and is secure. place down on the holding bracket. 4. Reinstall the wing bolt (2) by turning clockwise. 5.
  • Page 332: Compact Spare Tire

    10-68 Vehicle Care Compact Spare Tire (50 mph). To conserve the tread of Caution the spare tire, have the standard tire repaired or replaced as soon as Warning When the compact spare is convenient and return the spare tire installed, do not take the vehicle to the storage area.
  • Page 333: Jump Starting

    Vehicle Care 10-69 Jump Starting 2. Get the vehicles close enough Caution so the jumper cables can reach, For more information about the but be sure the vehicles are not Ignoring these steps could result vehicle battery, see Battery on touching each other.
  • Page 334 10-70 Vehicle Care 4. Open the hoods and locate the Caution Warning (Continued) positive (+) and negative ( ) terminal locations on the other If any accessories are left on or add water to take care of that vehicle. Your vehicle has a plugged in during the jump first.
  • Page 335 Vehicle Care 10-71 5. Check that the jumper cables do 8. Now connect the black not have loose or missing negative ( ) cable to the insulation. If they do, you could negative ( ) terminal of the good get a shock. The vehicles could battery.
  • Page 336: Towing The Vehicle

    10-72 Vehicle Care 9. Connect the other end of the Towing the Vehicle Caution negative ( ) cable to the remote negative ( ) terminal of the dead If the jumper cables are Caution battery. connected or removed in the Your vehicle has a remote Incorrectly towing a disabled wrong order, electrical shorting...
  • Page 337: Recreational Vehicle

    Vehicle Care 10-73 Consult your dealer or a Here are some important things to Dinghy Towing professional towing service if the consider before recreational vehicle disabled vehicle must be towed. towing: To tow the vehicle behind another The towing capacity of the vehicle for recreational purposes, towing vehicle.
  • Page 338 10-74 Vehicle Care For vehicles being dinghy towed, 6. To prevent the battery from Caution the vehicle should be run at the draining while the vehicle is beginning of each day and at each being towed, remove the 15 amp If 105 km/h (65 mph) is exceeded RV fuel stop for about five minutes.
  • Page 339 Vehicle Care 10-75 a platform trailer with all four wheels 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a Caution (Continued) off of the ground or dinghy towed straight-ahead position with a from the front. clamping device designed for different tire sizes on the front of towing.
  • Page 340: Appearance Care

    10-76 Vehicle Care Appearance Care Caution (Continued) Exterior Care products can be obtained from your dealer. Follow all Locks manufacturer directions regarding correct product usage, necessary Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when safety precautions, and absolutely necessary, and have the appropriate disposal of any locks greased after using.
  • Page 341 Vehicle Care 10-77 washed. This could cause damage calcium chloride and other salts, ice Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle warranty. sap, bird droppings, chemicals from may damage it. Use only industrial chimneys, etc., can If using an automatic car wash, non-abrasive waxes and polishes...
  • Page 342 10-78 Vehicle Care Solvents, alcohols, fuels, The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ or other harsh cleaners. vehicle are aluminum. To prevent Lenses, Emblems, Decals and damage always follow these Stripes Ice scrapers or other hard items. cleaning instructions: Aftermarket appearance caps or Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Be sure the molding is cool to...
  • Page 343 Vehicle Care 10-79 Air Intakes squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at Wheels and Trim Aluminum least once a year. Hot, dry climates or Chrome Clear debris from the air intakes, may require more frequent between the hood and windshield Use a soft, clean cloth with mild application.
  • Page 344 10-80 Vehicle Care check constant velocity joints, material to parts repaired or Caution rubber boots, and axle seals for replaced to restore corrosion leaks. protection. To avoid surface damage, do not Original manufacturer replacement Body Component Lubrication use strong soaps, chemicals, parts will provide the corrosion abrasive polishes, cleaners, Lubricate all key lock cylinders,...
  • Page 345: Interior Care

    Vehicle Care 10-81 Interior Care remain on the surface being 3.8 L (1 gal) of water. cleaned for extended periods A concentrated soap solution will To prevent dirt particle abrasions, of time. leave a residue that creates regularly clean the vehicle's interior. streaks and attracts dirt.
  • Page 346 10-82 Vehicle Care Cleaning the windshield with water gently remove as much of the soil 4. Continue gently rubbing the during the first three to six months as possible using one of the soiled area until there is no of ownership will reduce tendency following techniques: longer any color transfer from to fog.
  • Page 347 Vehicle Care 10-83 Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, Caution (Continued) and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Radio Displays Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and these solvents can permanently Natural Open Pore Wood change the appearance and feel For vehicles with high gloss Surfaces surfaces or vehicle displays, use a...
  • Page 348: Floor Mats

    10-84 Vehicle Care Cargo Cover and Floor Mats that GM certified floor mats be purchased. Non-GM floor mats Convenience Net may not fit properly and may Warning Wash with warm water and mild interfere with the accelerator or detergent. Do not use chlorine brake pedal.
  • Page 349 Vehicle Care 10-85 Button Retainer 3. Make sure the floor mat is 2. Pull up on the floor mat. properly secured and verify that 3. Center the slot in the floor mat Some vehicles have floor mats with it does not interfere with the grommet with the knob on the a button-type retainer.
  • Page 350 10-86 Vehicle Care NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 351: 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 352 11-2 Service and Maintenance Use the recommended fuel. See The Tire Rotation and Required Warning Recommended Fuel on Services are the responsibility of the page 9-42. vehicle owner. It is recommended to Performing maintenance work can have your dealer perform these Refer to the information in the be dangerous and can cause services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
  • Page 353: Maintenance Schedule

    Service and Maintenance 11-3 Maintenance Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ Schedule When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL 7,500 mi SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within Owner Checks and Services Rotate the tires, if recommended for the next 1 000 km/600 mi.
  • Page 354 11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect windshield wiper Check restraint system Check parking brake and blades for wear, cracking, components. See Safety System automatic transmission park or contamination. See Exterior Check on page 3-21. mechanism. See Park Brake and Care on page 10-76. Replace P (Park) Mechanism Check on Visually inspect fuel system for worn or damaged wiper blades.
  • Page 355 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
  • Page 356 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines (5) Or every five years, whichever Schedule Additional Required and hoses for proper hook-up, comes first. See Cooling System on Services - Normal routing, and condition. page 10-12. (1) Or every two years, whichever (3) Or every four years, whichever (6) Or every 10 years, whichever...
  • Page 357 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
  • Page 358: Services

    11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (4) Do not directly power wash the Special Application Schedule Additional Required transfer case output seals. High Services Services - Severe pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer (1) Or every two years, whichever Severe Commercial Use case fluid.
  • Page 359: And Care

    Service and Maintenance 11-9 Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
  • Page 360 11-10 Service and Maintenance With a multi-point inspection, Hoses Tires your dealer can check the lamps Hoses transport fluids and should Tires need to be properly inflated, and note any concerns. be regularly inspected to ensure rotated, and balanced. Maintaining Shocks and Struts that there are no cracks or leaks.
  • Page 361 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Your dealer has the required Vehicle Care Wiper Blades equipment to ensure proper To help keep the vehicle looking like Wiper blades need to be cleaned wheel alignment. new, vehicle care products are and kept in good condition to Windshield available from your dealer.
  • Page 362: Lubricants, And Parts

    11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10-8. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
  • Page 363: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Release Pawl Category LB or GC-LB. Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No.
  • Page 364: Maintenance Records

    11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 365 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 366 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 367: 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 368: 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 11-12 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
  • Page 369 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3.6L V6 Engine Automatic 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 370 12-4 Technical Data 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 371: Customer Information

    Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Buick. Normally, any concerns with General Motors ... 13-13...
  • Page 372 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Buick, remember 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be may reject it and proceed with any resolved at a dealer's facility.
  • Page 373: Customer Assistance

    Two, General Motors of Canada However, if a customer wishes to eligibility in the Canadian Motor Limited wants you to be aware of its write or e-mail Buick, the letter Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), participation in a no-charge should be addressed to: call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call Mediation/Arbitration program.
  • Page 374: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    Customer Assistance (Service History): View Center. Any TTY user can printable dealer-recorded service General Motors of Canada Limited communicate with Buick by dialing: records and self-recorded service Customer Care Centre, 1-800-832-8425. TTY users in records. Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Canada can dial 1 800 263-3830.
  • Page 375: Program

    GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca buickowner.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the Buick Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
  • Page 376 New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Road or Highway: Tow to the chains, or other traction devices. Buick and General Motors of nearest Buick dealer for Canada Limited reserve the right to Towing or services for vehicles...
  • Page 377: Program

    Customer Information 13-7 Alternative Service: If Services Specific to If the vehicle cannot be scheduled assistance cannot be provided into the service department Canadian-Purchased Vehicles right away, the Roadside immediately, keep driving it until it Fuel delivery: Reimbursement Assistance advisor may give can be scheduled for service, is approximately $5 Canadian.
  • Page 378 13-8 Customer Information Several Courtesy Transportation destination with minimal interruption Courtesy Rental Vehicle options are available to assist in of your daily schedule. This includes Your dealer may arrange to provide reducing inconvenience when one-way or round-trip shuttle service you with a courtesy rental vehicle or warranty repairs are required.
  • Page 379: Collision Damage Repair

    Customer Information 13-9 Additional Program parts. Poorly performed collision A recycled original equipment GM repairs diminish the vehicle resale part may be an acceptable choice to Information value, and safety performance can maintain the vehicle's originally All program options, such as shuttle be compromised in subsequent designed appearance and safety service, may not be available at...
  • Page 380 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 381: 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 382: Reporting Safety Defects

    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 383: Government

    Transport Canada Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: Administrator, NHTSA immediately, and notify General Buick Customer Assistance Center 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Motors of Canada Limited. Call P.O. Box 33136 Washington, D.C. 20590...
  • Page 384: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy

    13-14 Customer Information Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to recorded by your vehicle only if a...
  • Page 385: Onstar

    Customer Information 13-15 if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar Terms and Conditions and GM vehicles does not use or record consent of the lessee; in response Privacy Statement on the OnStar personal information or link with any to an official request by police or website.
  • Page 386 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 387: Onstar Overview

    OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Press Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands. OnStar Services Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency .
  • Page 388: Onstar Services

    14-2 OnStar Press the OnStar Emergency OnStar Services Navigation button to get a priority OnStar navigation requires the connection to an Emergency Emergency Directions and Connections Advisor available 24/7 to: service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, Get help for an emergency. the built-in system can automatically Press to receive directions or...
  • Page 389: Connections

    OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands 2. Say Repeat. System responds After the call ends, press the Go with the last direction given, then button on the navigation screen to During a Planned Route responds with OnStar ready, begin driving directions. Cancel Route then a tone.
  • Page 390 14-4 OnStar OnStar Mobile App Calling 911 Emergency Store a Name Tag for Speed Dialing Download the OnStar RemoteLink 1. Press . System responds: ® mobile app to select Apple OnStar ready, followed by 1. Press . System responds: ® Android , and BlackBerry devices a tone.
  • Page 391: Diagnostics

    OnStar 14-5 Verify Minutes and Expiration OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Information Automatic Crash Response, Press and say Minutes then Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Verify to check how many minutes Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service remain and their expiration date. Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Press to request account transfer...
  • Page 392 14-6 OnStar OnStar services require a vehicle service such as hills, tall buildings, TTY Users electrical system, wireless service, tunnels, weather, electrical system OnStar has the ability to and GPS satellite technologies to be design and architecture of the communicate to the deaf, available and operating for features vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired...
  • Page 393 OnStar 14-7 In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar Personal Identification Potential Issues can use the last stored GPS Number (PIN) OnStar cannot perform Remote location to send to emergency Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle A PIN is needed to access some of responders.
  • Page 394 14-8 OnStar Vehicle and Power Issues cannot be assured. Third parties THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED may unlawfully intercept or access AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF OnStar services require a vehicle transmissions and private ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR electrical system, wireless service, communications without consent.
  • Page 395 OnStar 14-9 unzip: Kai Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury, 2. Redistributions in binary form Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, (compiled executables) must This is version 2005-Feb-10 of the Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, reproduce the above copyright Info-ZIP copyright and license. Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, notice, definition, disclaimer, The definitive version of this Rich Wales, Mike White...
  • Page 396 14-10 OnStar 3. Altered versions including, but 4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use not limited to, ports to new the names Info-ZIP, Zip, operating systems, existing ports UnZip, UnZipSFX, WiZ, with new graphical interfaces, Pocket UnZip, Pocket Zip, and dynamic, shared, or static and MacZip for its own source library versions must be plainly and binary releases.
  • Page 397 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ..... 10-76 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-28 Interior .
  • Page 398 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Cargo High Intensity Discharge Cover ......4-3 Battery ..... . . 10-23 (HID) Lighting .
  • Page 399 INDEX Climate Control Systems Cooling System ....10-12 Dual Automatic ....8-1 Engine Messages .
  • Page 400 INDEX Drive Belt Routing, Engine ..12-4 Engine (cont'd) Cooling System ... . . 10-12 Drive Systems Electrical Equipment, All-Wheel Drive ..9-25, 10-24 Cooling System Messages .
  • Page 401 INDEX Fuel (cont'd) Gauges (cont'd) Foreign Countries ... .9-43 Tachometer ....5-12 Features Gasoline Specifications .
  • Page 402 INDEX Headlamps (cont'd) High Intensity Discharge Ignition Positions ....9-14 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..10-38 (HID) Lighting ... . . 10-27 Ignition Transmission Lock Lamps High-Beam On Light .
  • Page 403: For Children (Latch)

    INDEX Lighting (cont'd) Locks (cont'd) Messages (cont'd) Entry ......6-6 Lockout Protection ... . . 2-7 Door Ajar .
  • Page 404: Onstar Additional

    INDEX ® Mirrors, Interior Rearview ..2-16 OnStar Monitor System, Tire System, In Brief ....1-22 Parade Dimming ....6-7 ®...
  • Page 405 INDEX Power Radios Recreational Vehicle Door Locks ....2-6 AM-FM Radio ....7-6 Towing .
  • Page 406: Roadside Assistance

    i-10 INDEX Roads Safety Defects Reporting Service Driving, Wet ....9-6 Canadian Government ..13-13 Accessories and Roadside Assistance General Motors .
  • Page 407 INDEX i-11 Spare Tire Sun Visors ..... 2-19 Tires (cont'd) If a Tire Goes Flat ..10-58 Compact .
  • Page 408: Traction Control/Electronic

    i-12 INDEX Towing (cont'd) Recreational Vehicle ..10-73 Vehicle Warning Trailer ......9-49 Alarm System .
  • Page 409 INDEX i-13 Winter Tires ....10-38 Wiper Blade Replacement ..10-25 Wipers Rear Washer ....5-4 Wiring, High Voltage Devices .
  • Page 410 i-14 INDEX NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

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