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2014 Chevrolet TRAX Owner Manual

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-28

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27

Downloadable Applications . . . 7-46

Bluetooth Phone/Devices . . . . . 7-51

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-23

Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-26

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-31

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34

Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-36

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-44

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Page 1 2014 Chevrolet TRAX Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Downloadable Applications .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2014 Chevrolet TRAX Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .
Page 3: Using This Manual
For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, substitute the name General Helm, Incorporated the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Motors of Canada Limited for...
Page 4 Introduction Danger, Warnings, and Symbols Caution Cautions The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of Text marked Caution provides text. Symbols are shown along with Danger information that may indicate a the text describing the operation or hazard that could result in injury information relating to a specific Text marked...
Page 5: Index
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : LATCH System Child Restraints Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle : Malfunction Indicator Lamp and what they mean. For more : Oil Pressure information on the symbol, refer to the Index.
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Mirror Adjustment ... . 1-10 Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..1-18 Steering Wheel Power Outlets ....1-18 Adjustment .
Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 9 In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-4. 9. Hood Release. See Hood on 16. Traction Control/Electronic page 10-4. Stabilty Control Button. See 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Traction Control/Electronic Lane-Change Signals on 10. Exterior Lamp Controls on Stability Control on page 9-31.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive : If equipped, press and hold briefly to initiate vehicle locator. Information Press and hold for at least three seconds to sound the panic This section provides a brief alarm. Press again to cancel the overview about some of the panic alarm.
Page 11 In Brief When the engine starts, the parking Door Locks Power Door Locks lamps will turn on and remain on as To lock or unlock a door manually: long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate From the inside, to lock the door, control system may come on.
Page 12 In Brief Liftgate Windows Seat Adjustment Manual Seats Press the switch to lower the To open the liftgate, press on the window. Pull up on the front edge of door lock switch or on the Remote To adjust a manual seat: the switch to raise it.
Page 13 In Brief Height Adjustment Power Seats See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-4. Lumbar Adjustment If available, move the lever up or To adjust the power driver seat, down to manually raise or lower if available: Manual Seat Shown, Power Seat the seat.
Page 14: Heated Seats
In Brief Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to an upright Heated Seats position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback returns to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 15: Head Restraint Adjustment
In Brief Head Restraint Safety Belts Passenger Sensing Adjustment System (Canada) Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head The passenger sensing system restraint height in the proper...
Page 16: Mirror Adjustment
1-10 In Brief Mirror Adjustment Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Adjustment Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Adjust the rearview mirror to get a clear view of the area behind the vehicle. Manual Rearview Mirror If equipped, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid the glare of headlamps from behind.
Page 17 In Brief 1-11 Interior Lighting Reading Lamps Front and Rear Dome Lamps The rear dome lamp controls are in the headliner above the rear seats. If equipped with front reading lamps, : Press to turn the lamps off, they are in the overhead console. even when a door is open.
Page 18: Exterior Lighting
1-12 In Brief Exterior Lighting Windshield Wiper/Washer : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps except the headlamps. : Turns on the 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: Climate Controls
In Brief 1-13 Climate Controls 6. Rear Window Defogger 7. Recirculation If equipped with these climate control systems, the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled for the vehicle. INT: Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
Page 20 1-14 In Brief Transmission 2. Press the + (plus) end of the See Manual Transmission on button on the side of the shift page 9-26. Driver Shift Control (DSC) lever to upshift, or push the Up-Shift Light (minus) end of the button to downshift.
Page 21: Vehicle Features
In Brief 1-15 Vehicle Features stored in each favorite page and the Storing Stations number of available favorite pages To store the station to a position in can be set. Radio(s) the list, press the corresponding To store the station to a position in button 1 5 until a beep is heard.
Page 22: Portable Audio Devices
1-16 In Brief ® Setting the Clock Refer to: Bluetooth www.siriusxm.com or call See Clock on page 5-5. ® The Bluetooth system allows users 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.). with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile Satellite Radio phone to make and receive www.xmradio.ca or call hands-free calls using the vehicle 1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
Page 23 In Brief 1-17 Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control : Press to decline an incoming call, to end speech recognition, or to end a current call. Press to silence the vehicle speakers while using the infotainment system. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to reject an incoming call, or end a...
Page 24 1-18 In Brief SET/ : Move the thumbwheel down It operates at speeds less than : Use the thumbwheel to briefly to set the speed and activate 8 km/h (5 mph). Ultrasonic Rear scroll through the items in cruise control. If cruise control is Parking Assist (URPA) uses audible each menu.
Page 25: Performance And Maintenance
In Brief 1-19 Sunroof Open/Close: Press and hold the Performance and front or rear of switch (1) to open or Maintenance close the sunroof. Vent: Press and hold the front or Traction Control/ rear of switch (2) to vent or close Electronic Stability the sunroof.
Page 26 1-20 In Brief To turn off both Traction Control stop as soon as possible and inflate Engine Oil Life System and StabiliTrak, press and the tires to the recommended The engine oil life system calculates hold until illuminate pressure shown on the Tire and engine oil life based on vehicle use Loading Information label.
Page 27: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
Avoid fast starts and accelerate Program smoothly. Brake gradually and avoid Call 1-800-268-6800. abrupt stops. New Chevrolet owners are Avoid idling the engine for long automatically enrolled in the periods of time. Roadside Assistance Program. When road and weather See Roadside Assistance Program conditions are appropriate, use on page 13-4.
Page 28 1-22 In Brief NOTES...
Page 29 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Doors Windows Liftgate ..... . 2-10 Windows ..... 2-15 Windows Power Windows .
Page 30 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or make the The key that is part of the Remote Press the key release button on the vehicle move.
Page 31: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows If the transmitter is still not If locked out of the vehicle, see The following may be available: working correctly, see your Roadside Assistance Program on (Lock): Press to lock all doors dealer or a qualified technician page 13-4.
Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows The turn signal indicators may flash Programming with a Recognized (Remote Vehicle Start): For and/or the horn may sound to Transmitter vehicles with this feature, press indicate unlocking. See Unlock To program a new key: and then press and hold to start Feedback under Vehicle the engine from outside the vehicle...
Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming without a 5. Repeat Steps 2 4 two more Recognized Transmitter times. After the third time, turn to ON/RUN; the key is learned and Program a new key to the vehicle all previously known keys will no when a recognized key is not longer work with the vehicle.
Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Vehicle Start Other conditions can affect the The engine will continue to run for performance of the transmitter. See 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a The vehicle may have this feature Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 10-minute time extension.
Page 35: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Two remote vehicle starts, or a Canceling a Remote Start Warning (Continued) single remote start with an To cancel a remote start, do one of extension, have already the following: Young children who get into been used. unlocked vehicles may be Aim the RKE transmitter at the The vehicle is not in P (Park).
Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks Delayed Locking Press on the door lock switch again, or press on the RKE This feature delays the actual transmitter, to override this feature locking of the doors until and lock the doors immediately. five seconds after all doors are closed.
Page 37: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Door Unlock Manual Safety Locks To open a rear door when the safety lock is on: When the shift lever is moved into 1. Unlock the door by lifting the P (Park) for automatic transmissions rear door lock, using the power or when the key is removed from door lock switch, or with the...
Page 38: Doors
2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Safety Locks Doors Press to activate the rear door safety locks. The indicator light in Power Safety Locks the switch will illuminate. Liftgate Press again to deactivate the Warning safety locks. If an inside rear door handle is Exhaust gases can enter the pulled when the safety lock is vehicle if it is driven with the...
Page 39: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Vehicle Security Warning (Continued) This vehicle has theft-deterrent Adjust the climate control features; however, they do not make system to a setting that the vehicle impossible to steal. brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the Vehicle Alarm System highest setting.
Page 40: Immobilizer
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Arming the System Disarming the System How to Detect a Tamper Condition 1. Close all doors, the hood, and To disarm the system, either unlock the liftgate. the doors using the transmitter, is pressed and the horn chirps or start the vehicle.
Page 41: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 the system. Only an authorized key If the engine does not start and the Exterior Mirrors starts the vehicle. The vehicle may security light stays on, there is a not start if the key is damaged. problem with the system.
Page 42: Power Mirrors
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Interior Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors If equipped the outside mirrors can Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear be folded inward to prevent view of the area behind your damage.
Page 43: Manual Rearview Mirror
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Manual Rearview Mirror Windows If equipped with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for Warning daytime use and pull it for nighttime Never leave a child, a helpless use to avoid glare from the adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, headlamps from behind.
Page 44: Power Windows
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Windows The driver door also has switches Programming the Power that control the passenger and rear Windows windows. The switches work when Warning If the battery on the vehicle has the vehicle is in ON/RUN or ACC/ been recharged, disconnected, ACCESSORY, or when Retained Children could be seriously...
Page 45: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Anti-Pinch Feature Rear Window Lockout Sun Visors The anti-pinch feature is on windows with the express-up feature. If an object is in the way of the window as it is express-closing, or in certain weather conditions like severe icing, the window will stop and open to a factory preset position.
Page 46: Roof
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Roof Manually close the sunshade. The sunroof will not operate if the Sunroof vehicle has an electrical failure. Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise.
Page 47: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Use During Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Pregnancy ....3-19 Vehicle ..... 3-35 Restraints Safety Belt Extender .
Page 48: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints 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 adjusted properly.
Page 49: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats When an occupant is in the seat, Front Seats always return the head restraint to The rear seats have head restraints the upright position. Pull the head Seat Adjustment in the outboard seating positions restraint up and push it rearward that can be lowered for better until it locks into place.
Page 50: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints To adjust a manual seat: Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-5. 1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat. To adjust the lumbar support, see Lumbar Adjustment on page 3-4. 2.
Page 51: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to an upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without Warning applying pressure to the If either seatback is not locked, it seatback, and the seatback returns to the upright position. could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 52: Front Seat Armrest
Seats and Restraints Do not have a seatback reclined if Heated Front Seats Warning (Continued) the vehicle is moving. Warning The lap belt could go up over Front Seat Armrest your abdomen. The belt forces If you cannot feel temperature would be there, not at your pelvic change or pain to the skin, the bones.
Page 53: Folding Seatback
Seats and Restraints Remote Start Heated Seats Folding Seatback If available, the heated seats can be The front passenger seatback may turned on automatically during a fold flat. remote start when it is cold outside. The heated seats will be canceled Warning when the ignition is turned on.
Page 54 Seats and Restraints To raise the seatback: Warning 1. Lift the lever fully to unlock the seatback. Then, raise the Things you put on this seatback seatback and push it rearward can strike and injure people in a until it re-engages. sudden stop or turn, or in a crash.
Page 55: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Caution Folding the Seatback Folding the rear seatback prior to Either side of the seatback can be tilting the seat cushion forward folded down for more cargo space. may damage the rear seat. Fold a seatback only when the Always tilt the rear seat cushion vehicle is not moving.
Page 56 3-10 Seats and Restraints Rear Seat with Retainer Hook on Rear Seat with Retainer Hook on 7. Fold the seatback forward the Seatback the Seatback and down. 5. Make sure the safety belt is in 6. Reach under the belt and pull the retainer hook on top of the the lever on top of the seatback seatback, if equipped.
Page 57 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Raising the Seatback To return the rear seatback to the normal seating position: Warning If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
Page 58: Rear Seat Armrest
3-12 Seats and Restraints Make sure the safety belts are If additional cargo space is not Safety Belts not pinched by the seatback needed, the seatbacks should be This section of the manual locking mechanism. kept in the upright, locked position. describes how to use safety belts The center rear safety belt may Rear Seat Armrest...
Page 59 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing Warning (Continued) safety belts makes such good sense. are more likely to be seriously Questions and Answers About injured or killed. Do not allow Safety Belts passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
Page 60: How To Wear Safety Belts
3-14 Seats and Restraints Also, in nearly all states and in There are important things to know would apply force on your all Canadian provinces, the law about wearing a safety belt properly. abdomen. This could cause requires wearing safety belts. serious or even fatal injuries.
Page 61: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints 3-15 Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it All seating positions in the vehicle get twisted. have a lap-shoulder belt. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if The following instructions explain you pull the belt across you very how to wear a lap-shoulder belt...
Page 62: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
3-16 Seats and Restraints 5. If equipped with a shoulder belt Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster height adjuster, move it to the The vehicle has a shoulder belt height that is right for you. See height adjuster for the driver and Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster right front passenger seating later in this section for...
Page 63 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the front outboard Rear safety belt comfort guides may occupants. Although the safety belt provide added safety belt comfort pretensioners cannot be seen, they for older children who have are part of the safety belt assembly.
Page 64 3-18 Seats and Restraints To install the adjustable comfort guide to the seatback and the safety belt: 3. Place the guide over the belt, 4. Be sure that the belt is not and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat. The belt into the slots of the guide.
Page 65: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3-19 Improper comfort guide Safety Belt Use During adjustment could reduce the Pregnancy effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to Warning be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.
Page 66: Safety Belt Extender
3-20 Seats and Restraints The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check Safety Belt Care to protect the mother. When a safety Now and then, check that the safety Keep belts clean and dry. belt is worn properly, it is more likely belt reminder light, safety belts, that the fetus will not be hurt in a buckles, latch plates, retractors, and...
Page 67: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-21 New parts and repairs may be Airbag System Warning (Continued) necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the Airbag System (Mexico) crash. To help make sure the time of the crash. safety belt systems are working The vehicle has the following Have the safety belt pretensioners...
Page 68 3-22 Seats and Restraints All vehicle airbags have the word Here are the most important things Warning AIRBAG on the trim or on a label to know about the airbag system: near the deployment opening. Because airbags inflate with great Warning For frontal airbags, the word force and faster than the blink of...
Page 69: Airbag System (Canada)
Seats and Restraints 3-23 Seat-mounted side impact Airbag System (Canada) Warning airbags for the second row The vehicle has the following outboard passengers. Children who are up against, airbags: All vehicle airbags have the word or very close to, any airbag when A frontal airbag for the driver.
Page 70 3-24 Seats and Restraints the risk of injury from the force of an Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job. vehicle should wear a safety belt Occupants should not lean on or Here are the most important things properly, whether or not there is sleep against the door or side...
Page 71: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-25 Where Are the Airbags? (Mexico) There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 72: (Canada)
3-26 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Warning (Canada) If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear.
Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-27 Warning (Continued) or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.
Page 74: When Should An Airbag
3-28 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag Whether the frontal airbags will or designed to inflate during vehicle should inflate is not based primarily rollovers, in rear impacts, or in many Inflate? on how fast the vehicle is traveling. side crashes.
Page 75: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-29 In any particular crash, no one can moderate to severe side collisions, What Will You See after say whether an airbag should have even belted occupants can contact an Airbag Inflates? inflated simply because of the the inside of the vehicle.
Page 76 3-30 Seats and Restraints the hazard warning flashers by Additional windshield breakage may Warning using the controls for those also occur from the front outboard features. passenger airbag. When an airbag inflates, there Airbags are designed to inflate may be dust in the air. This dust Warning only once.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Let only qualified technicians or off, will be visible. See Passenger Never put a rear-facing child seat in work on the airbag systems. Airbag Status Indicator (Canada) on the front. This is because the risk to Improper service can mean that page 5-12.
Page 78 3-32 Seats and Restraints A front outboard passenger For some children, including Warning (Continued) takes his/her weight off of the children in child restraints, and for seat for a period of time. very small adults, the passenger inflate under some unusual sensing system may or may not turn There is a critical problem with circumstance, even though the...
Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-33 If the On Indicator Is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an restraint and restarting the Child Restraint Adult-Sized Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, The passenger sensing system is turn the vehicle off.
Page 80 3-34 Seats and Restraints 2. Remove any additional material aftermarket equipment except when Warning (Continued) from the seat, such as blankets, approved by GM for your specific cushions, seat covers, seat vehicle. See Adding Equipment to ride in the front outboard heaters, or seat massagers.
Page 81: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Seats and Restraints 3-35 If the passenger seat gets wet, dry Servicing the Warning (Continued) the seat immediately. If the airbag Airbag-Equipped Vehicle readiness light is lit, do not install a proper service procedures, and child restraint or allow anyone to Airbags affect how the vehicle make sure the person performing occupy the seat.
Page 82: Airbag System Check
3-36 Seats and Restraints Your dealer and the service manual turning off the passenger airbag(s). Caution have information about the location See Passenger Sensing System of the airbag sensors, sensing and (Canada) on page 3-31. If an airbag covering is damaged, diagnostic module, and airbag If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail opened, or broken, the airbag...
Page 83: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints 3-37 Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints replace airbag system parts. See Parts after a Crash your dealer for service. Older Children If the airbag readiness light stays on Warning after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag A crash can damage the airbag...
Page 84 3-38 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer instructions that In a crash, children who are not maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the buckled up can strike other people trip? If yes, continue.
Page 85: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-39 Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the injuries.
Page 86 3-40 Seats and Restraints Every time infants and young Warning (Continued) children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by the front outboard seat, always appropriate child restraints. Neither move the front passenger seat as the vehicle's safety belt system nor far back as it will go.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-41 weight, height, and age but also Warning Warning whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still vehicle in which it will be used. head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular For most basic types of child...
Page 88: Child Restraint Systems
3-42 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint Rear-Facing Infant Seat restraint for the child's body with the designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness.
Page 89: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 3-43 Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a with Transport Canada or the crash if the child restraint is not Provincial Ministry of Transportation Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. office. Warning When securing an add-on child Securing the Child within the...
Page 90 3-44 Seats and Restraints Whenever possible, children age Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) 12 and under should be secured in a rear seating position. The vehicle may have a far back as it will go. It is better to Never put a rear-facing child passenger sensing system which secure the child restraint in a restraint in the front.
Page 91: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-45 restraints. Adjacent seating vehicle. The LATCH system is Make sure to follow the instructions positions should not be used if the designed to make installation of a that came with the child restraint, child restraint prevents access to or child restraint easier.
Page 92 3-46 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations To assist in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. The top tether anchors are on the back of the rear seatbacks.
Page 94: System
3-48 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, Warning Warning (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child Do not attach more than one child of the retractor to set the lock, restraint system or infant restraint restraint to a single anchor.
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-49 If you need to secure more than one child restraint manufacturer 2. If the child restraint manufacturer child restraint in the rear seat, see instructions and the instructions recommends that the top tether Where to Put the Restraint on in this manual.
Page 96 3-50 Seats and Restraints 2.3. Route, attach, and tighten If the position you are using the top tether according to has an adjustable head your child restraint restraint and you are using instructions and the a single tether, raise the following instructions: head restraint and route the tether under the head...
Page 97: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints 3-51 3. Before placing a child in the If the vehicle has the LATCH system If the child restraint has the LATCH child restraint, make sure it is and it was being used during a system, see Lower Anchors and securely held in place.
Page 98 3-52 Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward to properly install the Position the release button on forward-facing child restraints have child restraint per the child the buckle so that the safety belt a top tether, and that the tether be restraint manufacturer could be quickly unbuckled if attached.
Page 99: Securing Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-53 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint (Front Passenger manufacturer's instructions Position) regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and This vehicle has airbags. A rear Tethers for Children (LATCH seat is a safer place to secure a System) on page 3-45 for more...
Page 100 3-54 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH Warning Warning (Continued) system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH A child in a rear-facing child fail-safe. No one can guarantee System) on page 3-45 for how and restraint can be seriously injured that an airbag will not deploy where to install the child restraint...
Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-55 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint.
Page 102 3-56 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
Page 103: Storage Compartments
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 Cupholders ....4-2 objects in storage compartments.
Page 104: Cupholders
Storage Cupholders Slide the latch to open. Press the button to open the storage above the glovebox. If equipped, pull the rear seat armrest down to access. Sunglasses Storage There may be sunglasses storage over the driver door. Pull to open.
Page 105: Underseat Storage
Storage Underseat Storage Additional Storage Features Cargo Management System This vehicle has a cargo management system in the rear. Fold the load floor. Place the hook from the load floor inside the hook on the side trim. If equipped, there is storage under the front passenger seat.
Page 106: Convenience Net
Storage Convenience Net Warning Triangle Roof Rack System Warning If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack like paneling, plywood, or a mattress wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven.
Page 107 Storage on rough roads, or at high speeds, Caution occasionally stop the vehicle to make sure the cargo remains in its Loading cargo on the roof rack place. Do not exceed the maximum that weighs more than 75 kg vehicle capacity when loading the (165 lb) or hangs over the rear or vehicle.
Page 108 Storage NOTES...
Page 109: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Safety Belt Reminders ..5-11 Engine Oil Pressure Light ..5-20 Airbag Readiness Light ..5-12 Low Fuel Warning Light ..5-21 Controls Passenger Airbag Status Immobilizer Light .
Page 110: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Controls (Mute/End Call): Press to decline an incoming call, to end speech recognition, or to end a Steering Wheel current call. Press to silence the Adjustment vehicle speakers while using the infotainment system. Press again to turn the sound on.
Page 111: Windshield Wiper/Washer
Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer INT (Intermittent Wipes): Move Warning the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the INT band In freezing weather, do not use up for more frequent wipes or down the washer until the windshield is for less frequent wipes.
Page 112: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls Rear Window Wiper/ The windshield washer reservoir is REAR (Rear Washer): Push used for the windshield and the rear the windshield wiper lever forward Washer window. Check the fluid level in the to spray washer fluid on the rear reservoir if either washer is not For vehicles with the rear wiper/ window.
Page 113: Clock
Instruments and Controls Use the DIC buttons to set the 5. Press SET/CLR to confirm the Setting the 12/24 Hour Format compass zone: setting. 1. Press the 1. While the vehicle is in P (Park), Clock 2. Select Set Time Format. press the MENU button to display the DIC menu.
Page 114: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Radio With Touchscreen Setting the Month and Day Warning Format The infotainment system controls are used to access the time and Power is always supplied to the 1. Press , and then press date settings through the menu outlets.
Page 115 Instruments and Controls Certain accessory power plugs may Power Outlet 120 Volt ON/RUN and equipment requiring not be compatible with the less than 150 watts is plugged into Alternating Current accessory power outlet and could the outlet, and no system fault is If equipped, this power outlet is on overload vehicle or adapter fuses.
Page 116: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
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 117: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster Mexico Shown, Canada Similar...
Page 118: Speedometer
5-10 Instruments and Controls Speedometer Trip Odometer Tachometer The speedometer shows the The tachometer displays the engine vehicle's speed in either kilometers speed in revolutions per per hour (km/h) or miles per minute (rpm). hour (mph). Fuel Gauge Odometer The trip odometer measures the distance the vehicle has been driven since the function was last reset.
Page 119: Safety Belt Reminders
Instruments and Controls 5-11 The gauge goes back to empty When the tank nears empty, the low If the driver safety belt is buckled, when the ignition is turned off. fuel warning light will come on. neither the light nor the chime There is still a little fuel left, but the comes on.
Page 120: Airbag Readiness Light
5-12 Instruments and Controls The front passenger safety belt Passenger Airbag Status warning light and chime may turn on Indicator (Canada) if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery The vehicle has a passenger bag, laptop, or other electronic sensing system.
Page 121: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Instruments and Controls 5-13 If the on symbol is lit on the distance must be driven with the Warning (Continued) passenger airbag status indicator, it light on, turn off all accessories, means that the front outboard such as the radio and air away.
Page 122 5-14 Instruments and Controls Caution Caution (Continued) If the vehicle is continually driven could lead to costly repairs not with this light on, the emission covered by the vehicle warranty. controls might not work as well, This could also result in a failure the vehicle fuel economy might to pass a required Emission If the malfunction indicator lamp...
Page 123 Instruments and Controls 5-15 Check that good quality fuel is If the light continues to flash, find a Emissions Inspection and used. Poor fuel quality causes safe place to stop and park the Maintenance Programs the engine not to run as vehicle.
Page 124: Service Vehicle Soon
5-16 Instruments and Controls The vehicle may not pass If this has been done and the Brake System Warning inspection if: vehicle still does not pass the Light inspection for lack of OBD II The malfunction indicator lamp is system readiness, your dealer With the ignition on, the brake on with the engine running, or if can prepare the vehicle for...
Page 125: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Instruments and Controls 5-17 If the light comes on while driving, turn the ignition off. Then start the pull off the road and stop carefully. engine again to reset the system. The pedal might be harder to push If the light still stays on, or comes or might go closer to the floor.
Page 126: Up-Shift Light
5-18 Instruments and Controls Up-Shift Light If it does not come on have the Traction Off Light vehicle serviced by your dealer. If this light stays on, or comes on while driving, the system may not be working. If this happens, see your dealer for service.
Page 127: Stabilitrak ® Off Light
Instruments and Controls 5-19 ® StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-31. ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light If equipped, this light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it If equipped, the StabiliTrak or does not, have the vehicle serviced Traction Control System (TCS)
Page 128: Tire Pressure Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Caution Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute The engine coolant temperature and then stays on, there may be a warning light indicates that the problem with the TPMS.
Page 129: Low Fuel Warning Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 Low Fuel Warning Light Immobilizer Light This light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced This light comes on for a few The immobilizer light should come by your dealer.
Page 130: Reduced Engine Power
5-22 Instruments and Controls Reduced Engine Power High-Beam On Light See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6-2. Light Front Fog Lamp Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. The reduced engine power light should come on briefly as the See Headlamp High/Low-Beam For vehicles with front fog lamps, engine is started.
Page 131: Lamps On Reminder
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Lamps On Reminder The light turns off when the cruise Information Displays control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 9-34. Driver Information Center (DIC) Door Ajar Light If equipped, the DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected.
Page 132 5-24 Instruments and Controls DIC Buttons DIC Menu Items When the remaining oil life is low, % CHANGE message will Press MENU to view the DIC appear on the display. The oil menus. Some items display in the should be changed as soon as upper display area, some in the possible.
Page 133: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Units Language Vehicle Messages This menu is not available while the This menu is not available while the DIC messages display when the vehicle is moving. Press SET/CLR vehicle is moving. Press SET/CLR status of the vehicle has changed while the unit display is active and while the language display is active and action may be needed to...
Page 134: Engine Oil Messages
5-26 Instruments and Controls 28: Right Rear Turn Indicator Trip Computer 3. MENU: Press to display the DIC Failure menus. This button is also used The trip computer is located in the to return to or exit the last 73: Service All Wheel Drive System Driver Information Center (DIC).
Page 135 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Average Speed Fuel Range Average Fuel Economy Canada Shown, Mexico Similar Canada Shown, Mexico Similar This displays the approximate This display shows the average This display shows the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven speed. To reset the average speed average liters per 100 kilometers without refueling.
Page 136: Vehicle Personalization
5-28 Instruments and Controls Timer Vehicle To access a menu: 1. Press the CONFIG button. Personalization 2. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to Personalization Menu (Radio select the desired menu. without Touchscreen) 3. Press the MENU/TUNE knob. The audio system controls and Settings menus and functions may touchscreen are used to access the vary depending on vehicle option.
Page 137 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Language 2. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to 3. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to select the value and move to the change the desired value. Select Language, then select from next value. 4. To save and return to the Time the available language(s).
Page 138 5-30 Instruments and Controls Auto Time Adjust Maximum Startup Volume Bluetooth Select this to turn the auto time Select this to manually set the The following list of menu items may adjust on or off. startup volume of the radio. be available: 1.
Page 139 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Return to Factory Settings Comfort and Convenience wiper will turn on automatically when the vehicle is shifted into Select Return to Factory Settings to Select the Comfort and R (Reverse). return all of the vehicle Convenience menu and the 1.
Page 140 5-32 Instruments and Controls 4. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to Auto Door Unlock Delayed Door Lock confirm. This allows selection of which of the When on, this feature will delay the doors will automatically unlock when locking of the doors after the last Lighting the vehicle is shifted into P (Park), door is closed.
Page 141 Instruments and Controls 5-33 2. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to second time. When set to All Doors, To access the menu: select. all of the doors will unlock at the first 1. Press press of Remote Lock Feedback 2. Press Settings. 1.
Page 142 5-34 Instruments and Controls Language Cluster Display Info Chime Volume Text Scroll This allows selection of the chime Select the Cluster Display Info volume level. menu and the following may be Touch Beep Volume displayed: Press Chime Volume when Max Startup Volume highlighted.
Page 143 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Auto Parking Mirror Tilt Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear Press Park Assist when highlighted. Select On, Off, or Towbar Attached. This allows the selection of the This allows selection of the Auto Press reverse tilt mirror feature on or off. Wipe in Reverse Gear feature to be When on, both the driver and turned on or off.
Page 144 5-36 Instruments and Controls Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out Vehicle Locator Lights Press Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out when highlighted. Select On or Off. Delayed Door Lock This allows the vehicle locator lights Press to be turned on or off. The vehicle Auto Door Unlock locator lights come on when Delayed Door Lock...
Page 145 Instruments and Controls 5-37 Remote Lock Light & Horn Press Delayed Door Lock when Press Remote Door Unlock when Feedback highlighted. Select All Doors or highlighted. Select All Doors or Driver Door. When set to Driver Remote Door Unlock Driver Door. Press Door Only, the driver door will Relock Remotely Unlocked Remote Unlock Light Feedback...
Page 146 5-38 Instruments and Controls Press Relock Unlocked Door when Press Remote Start when Vehicle Factory Settings highlighted. Select On or Off. highlighted. Select On or Off. Select Vehicle Factory Settings to Press Press return all of the vehicle personalization to the default Memory Remote Recall Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder settings.
Page 147: Lighting Features
Instruments and Controls 5-39 Powertrain Performance Instrument Lighting Touch Beep Volume This feature will turn on the This feature will turn on the This allows the Touch Beep Volume powertrain performance feature. instrument lighting feature. feature to be turned on or off. Press Powertrain Performance Press Instrument Lighting when When on, a beep will be heard...
Page 148 5-40 Instruments and Controls DIVX VIDEO-ON DEMAND: This System Version DivX Certified device must be Press System Version when registered in order to play highlighted to view the version of purchased DivX the infotainment system. Press Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain a registration Legal Information code, locate the DivX VOD Press Legal Information when...
Page 149: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting taillamps, license plate lamps, sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights. Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 except the headlamps.
Page 150: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting The exterior lamp control is Headlamp High/ This indicator light turns on in the in AUTO. instrument cluster when the Low-Beam Changer high-beam headlamps are on. The engine is running. When the DRL are on, only the Flash-to-Pass low-beam headlamps, at a reduced level of brightness, will be on.
Page 151: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting Automatic Headlamp The system may also turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers headlamps when driving through a System parking garage or tunnel. If equipped, the headlamps come on Lights On with Wipers automatically when it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamp If the windshield wipers are control is in the automatic position.
Page 152: Turn And Lane-Change
Lighting Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or lane The ignition must be on to turn on change the arrow flashes rapidly or the fog lamps. Signals does not come on, a signal bulb (Front Fog Lamps): Press to may be burned out.
Page 153: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps (Dome Lamp Override): Press to turn the lamps off, even when a The courtesy lamps come on door is open. Instrument Panel automatically when any door is (Door): When the button is opened and the dome lamp is in the Illumination Control returned to the middle position, the door position.
Page 154: Reading Lamps
Lighting Reading Lamps Lighting Features (Dome Lamp Override): Press to turn the lamps off, even when a door is open. Battery Load (Door): When the button is Management returned to the middle position, the The vehicle has Electric Power lamps turn on automatically when a Management (EPM) that estimates door is opened.
Page 155: Battery Power Protection
Lighting The battery can be discharged at EPM works to prevent excessive Battery Power Protection idle if the electrical loads are very discharge of the battery. It does this The battery saver feature is high. This is true for all vehicles. by balancing the generator's output designed to protect the vehicle's This is because the generator...
Page 156 Lighting NOTES...
Page 157: Downloadable Applications
Infotainment System Infotainment Phone Introduction Bluetooth (Overview) ..7-27 System Bluetooth (Infotainment Infotainment Controls) ....7-28 Bluetooth (Voice Determine which radio the vehicle Recognition) .
Page 158: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Set up the tone, speaker Customer Assistance Theft-Deterrent Feature adjustments, and preset radio Assistance is available to help with The infotainment system has an stations. Bluetooth pairing, application electronic security system installed See Defensive Driving on page 9-3. downloading and installation, other to prevent theft.
Page 159: Overview (Am-Fm Radio)
Infotainment System Overview (AM-FM Radio) /VOL (Power/Volume) Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to adjust the volume. 2. PRESET Buttons 1 6 Press and hold to store a station. Press to go to a preset favorite station. 3.
Page 160 Infotainment System 5. INFO (Information) 8. AUX (Auxiliary) 12. CONFIG (Configuration) Press to view current radio Press to access the Press to open the System station and current song auxiliary input device. Configuration menu. information. 9. RADIO/BAND BACK ¨ 6. SEEK (Next) Press to select AM, FM, Press to go to the...
Page 161 Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD/USB) /VOL (Power/Volume) Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. (Eject) Removes a disc from the CD slot. 3. Preset Buttons 1 6 Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations. 4. AUX Port 3.5 mm (1/8 in) connection for external devices.
Page 162 Infotainment System 7. INFO (Information) 11. CD/AUX BACK Radio: Shows available Selects the CD player or Menu: Moves one information about the an external audio source. level back. current station. 12. RADIO/BAND Character Input: Deletes CD: Shows available the last character. Changes the band while information about the listening to the radio.
Page 163: Touchscreen)
Infotainment System Overview (Radio with Touchscreen) (Volume) Press to decrease or increase the volume. (Power) Press and hold to turn the power on or off. (Home Page) Press to go to the Home Page. See Home Page (Radio with Touchscreen) on page 7-7.
Page 164: Touchscreen
Infotainment System Home Page Features Automatic Switch-Off smartphone link: Press to listen ® to Pandora (if equipped), If the infotainment system has been Stitcher , or available application. turned on after the ignition is turned See Smartphone Link (Overview) on off, the system will turn off page 7-46 or Smartphone Link automatically after 10 minutes.
Page 165 Infotainment System Delete the last character in a Menu System Press the BACK button to go sequence. back to the Tone Settings menu. Controls Press and hold to delete the Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer) The MENU/TUNE knob entire character sequence. BACK button are used to 1.
Page 166 7-10 Infotainment System System Settings The level of volume compensation Automatic Switch-Off can be selected, or the feature can If the infotainment system has been Configuring the Number of be turned off. turned on after the ignition is turned Favorite Pages off, the system will turn off 1.
Page 167: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System 7-11 4. Select Auto Volume. Audio Settings Radio The audio settings can be set for 5. Select the setting by pressing each radio band and each audio AM-FM Radio player source. Playing the Radio without 6. Press the screen button to Tone Settings: Press menu, then Touchscreen...
Page 168 7-12 Infotainment System Radio Broadcast Data Selecting an Auxiliary Device Favorites List System (RBDS) RBDS is a service by FM stations that makes it easier to find radio stations with fault-free reception. RBDS stations are indicated by the program name instead of the broadcasting frequency.
Page 169 Infotainment System 7-13 Stations List Some stations change the program Update Stations List type code depending on the content. The system stores the RDS stations sorted by program type in the FM category list. To search for a programming type determined by station: 1.
Page 170 7-14 Infotainment System Storing Stations RDS (Radio Data System) Selecting an Auxiliary Device Press the FAV 123 button to select If equipped the RDS feature is the desired page of saved favorites. available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS To store the station to a position in information.
Page 171 Infotainment System 7-15 Selecting a Station Press to scroll through Update Station List the list. Press on the station to Seek Tuning select it. If the radio station is not known: Station List Press SEEK to automatically search for available radio stations. Hold and drag to the left or right of the radio station to automatically search for available radio stations.
Page 172: Satellite Radio
7-16 Infotainment System Storing Stations Satellite Radio 3. Press Source To store the station to a position in ® Vehicles with a SiriusXM Satellite 4. From the drop-down menu, the list, press the corresponding Radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM press XM and the most recent button 1 5 until a beep is heard.
Page 173 Infotainment System 7-17 Using the Preset Buttons Using the SiriusXM Menu 2. Press to find the desired station. Tune to the station by Operation selecting it. 1. Press MENU on the XM radio Channel List screen. 1. Press XM channel list from the XM menu.
Page 174: Radio Reception
7-18 Infotainment System 2. Press the channel number to interfere with satellite radio signals, tune to the desired channel. causing the sound to fade in and FM signals only reach about 16 to out. In addition, traveling or standing 3. Press OK. 65 km (10 to 40 mi).
Page 175: Multi-Band Antenna
Infotainment System 7-19 Multi-Band Antenna Audio Players Do not touch the bottom surface of a disc while handling it; this could If equipped, the multi-band antenna damage the surface. Pick up discs CD Player is on the roof of the vehicle. The by grasping the outer edges or the antenna is used for the AM-FM edge of the hole and the outer edge.
Page 176 7-20 Infotainment System INFO: Press to display additional Information about the disc and Caution information about the current track current track is shown on the that may be available. display depending on the data If a label is added to a CD, more stored.
Page 177: Usb Port
Infotainment System 7-21 Genres Selecting an MP3 Track Radio without Touchscreen Folder View Using the control buttons: If equipped with a USB port, the following devices may be connected To search for tracks: ¨ © Press SEEK SEEK to and controlled by the infotainment 1.
Page 178 7-22 Infotainment System Albums Podcasts Repeat Song Titles Genres Turn the MENU/TUNE knob and set Repeat to On or Off, then press the Podcasts To search for tracks: BACK button to return to the main Genres 1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob. screen.
Page 179 Infotainment System 7-23 Repeat Off: Playback starts from Files that do not have any meta Shuffle Functionality the beginning of the current track data stored in the ID3 tag display as Turn the MENU/TUNE knob and set after the last track finishes. Unknown.
Page 180: Auxiliary Devices
7-24 Infotainment System USB Support USB Supported File and Folder The iPod/iPhone charges while it is Structure connected to the vehicle if the USB Supported Devices vehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORY The Infotainment system supports: USB Flash Drives or ON/RUN position. When the Up to 2,500 folders.
Page 181 Infotainment System 7-25 Radio without Touchscreen Play will begin when the system has To adjust the tone settings, see finished reading the information on Tone Settings under Radio Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the device. Controls with Touchscreen in the auxiliary input jack to use a Operation on page 7-8.
Page 182: Bluetooth Audio
7-26 Infotainment System display settings: Adjust the Using the AUX Movie Menu When selecting Bluetooth audio, the brightness and contrast of radio may not be able to launch the the screen. audio player on the connected device to start playing. When the 3.
Page 183: Bluetooth (Overview)
Infotainment System 7-27 Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone make and receive phone calls. The The system may not work with infotainment system and voice all cell phones. See Pairing in recognition are used to control the Bluetooth (Overview) this section.
Page 184: Controls)
7-28 Infotainment System Infotainment System Controls Audio System Pairing without Touchscreen If equipped, the infotainment system When using the Bluetooth system, A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone allows certain controls to be sound comes through the vehicle's must be paired to the Bluetooth selected on the infotainment display.
Page 185 Infotainment System 7-29 Pairing only needs to be 4. Select Pair Device Listing All Paired and Connected completed once, unless the (Hands-Free). A four-digit Phones pairing information on the cell Personal Identification Number 1. Press the CONFIG button. phone changes or the cell phone (PIN) appears on the display.
Page 186 7-30 Infotainment System 2. Select Phone Settings or The Phone Book menu allows you To make a call using the Call Bluetooth Settings. to access the phone book stored in Lists menu: the cell phone to make a call. 3. Select Bluetooth. 1.
Page 187 Infotainment System 7-31 Accepting or Declining a Call Declining a Call 3. Enter the character sequence then select Call. See Entering a Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to When an incoming call is received, Character Sequence in Decline and press the MENU/ the infotainment system mutes and Operation on page 7-8.
Page 188 7-32 Infotainment System Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Pairing Information When the Bluetooth device and infotainment system are (DTMF) Tones A Bluetooth phone with MP3 successfully paired, the phone book capability cannot be paired to The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can is downloaded automatically. the vehicle as a phone and an send numbers during a call.
Page 189 Infotainment System 7-33 3. Press Search Bluetooth Device. 9. When the Bluetooth device and infotainment system are 4. Press the desired device to pair successfully paired, the on the searched list screen. is displayed on the "pair device" 5. Press Yes on the pop-up screen screen.
Page 190 7-34 Infotainment System If a Bluetooth device was previously 5. Press pair device. connected, the infotainment system 6. Press Search Bluetooth Device. executes the auto connection. 7. Press the desired device to pair However, if the Bluetooth setting on on the searched list screen. the Bluetooth device is turned off, a failure message is displayed on the 8.
Page 191 Infotainment System 7-35 Connecting a Bluetooth Device Disconnecting the Bluetooth Bluetooth Music Device Before playing Bluetooth music, 1. Press read the follow information. 1. Press 2. Select settings. A cell phone or Bluetooth device 2. Select settings. 3. Press connection settings. that supports Advanced Audio 3.
Page 192 7-36 Infotainment System If the Bluetooth device is music player mode ends. If the Pause disconnected while playing cell phone or Bluetooth device is Press to pause. phone music, the music is not in the waiting screen mode, discontinued. The audio some devices may not Press again to resume.
Page 193: Recognition)
Infotainment System 7-37 Playing a File Randomly in a different mode, then the For additional information, say device transmits the order to "Help" while you are in a voice Press during playback. stop. Depending on the cell recognition menu. phone s options, this order to NO: Plays all files repeatedly.
Page 194 7-38 Infotainment System Pairing only needs to be 3. Say Pair. The system responds Listing All Paired and Connected completed once, unless the with instructions and a four-digit Phones pairing information on the cell Personal Identification Number The system can list all cell phones phone changes or the cell phone (PIN).
Page 195 Infotainment System 7-39 Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command Numbers To connect to a different cell phone, 1. Press . The system the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to responds Ready, followed by next available cell phone in the 30 phone numbers as name tags in...
Page 196 7-40 Infotainment System 3. Say each digit, one at a time, To delete all name tags: Digit Dial: This command allows a that you want to store. After phone number to be dialed by 1. Press . The system each digit is entered, the system entering the digits one at a time.
Page 197 Infotainment System 7-41 3. Say 911. followed by a tone. After the last Call Waiting digit has been entered, 4. Say Dial or Call. Call waiting must be supported on say Dial. the cell phone and enabled by the Using the Digit Dial Command Once connected, the person called wireless service carrier.
Page 198 7-42 Infotainment System 3. Use the dial or call command to The cell phone must be paired and Voice Pass-Thru dial the number of the third party connected with the Bluetooth Voice pass-thru allows access to the to be called. system before a call can be voice recognition commands on the transferred.
Page 199: Hands-Free Phone
Infotainment System 7-43 Dual Tone Multi-Frequency previous sections on deleting a system. Not all phones support all paired phone and deleting functions and not all phones work (DTMF) Tones (If Equipped) name tags. with the Hands-Free Phone system. The Bluetooth system can send Hands-Free Phone Controls numbers and the numbers stored as Hands-Free Phone...
Page 200 7-44 Infotainment System Switching a Call to the Cell Phone Taking calls (Mute/End Call): Press to (Private Mode) end a call, decline a call, or cancel When a phone call comes through an operation. To switch the call from the cell the connected Bluetooth cell phone, phone to hands-free: the playing track will be cut off and...
Page 201 Infotainment System 7-45 Searching for Phone Book Entries Searching for a Name 2. Press one of the following for: 1. Press Phone Book on the Select characters by using the Dialed calls. telephone screen. keypad on the phone book screen. As characters are selected, the Missed calls.
Page 202: Downloadable Applications Smartphone Link
7-46 Infotainment System Downloadable www.pandora.com. Pandora may Smartphone Supported by not be available in Canada or Application Applications Mexico. To use Applications: Stitcher SmartRadio is an Internet Connect an iPod/iPhone using Smartphone Link radio service that streams news, the USB port. (Overview) sports, and entertainment shows Connect Andriod...
Page 203 Infotainment System 7-47 iOS Version Error then press the desired Displaying or Hiding Application application menu on the Icons If the iOS version of the iPhone is infotainment system. less than 4.0, the error message is To display or hide application icons displayed as, Your iPhone does When the application is stopped on the smartphone link menu:...
Page 204: (Pandora)
7-48 Infotainment System How to Connect Application Smartphone Link (Pandora) This section explains a general operation. It may vary depending on Some images and explanations may the phone operation system, vary by phone operating systems, versions and/or application versions. versions, and/or application (App) To connect an application: versions.
Page 205: (Stitcher)
Infotainment System 7-49 Changing Tracks Creating Stations by Searching 2. Press QuickMix to listen to a by Artist or Track selection of tracks from your Press to change to the next stations. 1. Press MENU. The Pandora track. menu is displayed. Tone Settings Bookmark 2.
Page 206 7-50 Infotainment System 2. Connect the smartphone to the If the smartphone is not connected Stitcher Menus infotainment system through the to the infotainment system or the The Stitcher Station menu displays USB port or Bluetooth wireless application is not installed on the available station data from the technology.
Page 207: Bluetooth Phone/Devices Pictures And Movies
Infotainment System 7-51 Turn the phone OFF and restart Stitcher offers podcast audio based Bluetooth Phone/ after the download of Stitcher is on phone characteristics, meaning Devices complete. the launch of audio would depend on the podcast size and phone Apple products (iPhone, iPod, connection.
Page 208 7-52 Infotainment System ID3 Tag information for MP3 Only USB storage devices on while the USB device is files, such as the album name formatted in FAT16/32, exFAT connected, the USB device may and the artist, can be played. file system are recognized. be damaged or may not operate NTFS and other file systems are normally.
Page 209 Infotainment System 7-53 USB storage device capacity When the iPod/iPhone is Refer to the table for the limit is 2,500 music files, connected to the USB port by classification items related to the 2,500 photo files, 250 movie using the iPod/iPhone cable, the search function provided by the files, 2,500 folders, and Bluetooth music is not...
Page 210 7-54 Infotainment System If the USB device is already Press within five seconds of Playing a File Randomly connected: the playback time to play the Press during playback. previous file. Press NO: Plays all files randomly. Returning to the Beginning of the Press audio.
Page 211 Infotainment System 7-55 Using the USB Music Menu Playing Music Files To remove the device, select another function, then remove the Press MENU during playback. Connect the iPod/iPhone to the device. USB port. Pause Play will start from the previously played point after the system Press to pause.
Page 212 7-56 Infotainment System Incorrect information cannot be Playing a File Repeatedly 2. Press tone settings. The tone modified or corrected on the settings menu is displayed. See Press during playback. infotainment system. Tone Settings under Radio Controls with Touchscreen in 1: Plays the current file The information for songs Operation on page 7-8.
Page 213 Infotainment System 7-57 Some files may not operate due Some features are disabled while to a different recording format or the vehicle is in motion. the condition of the file. Viewing a Slide Show Viewing Pictures 1. From the picture screen, press 1.
Page 214 7-58 Infotainment System display settings: adjusts for Max video bitrate: If the USB device is already Brightness and Contrast. connected: mpeg-1: 8 Mbps 3. Press to exit. mpeg-4 (mpg4, mp42, mp43): 1. Press 4 Mbps Pictures and Movies 2. Press picture &...
Page 215 Infotainment System 7-59 Changing to Next/Previous Movie Subtitle Language If the movie file has a subtitle Press to change to the language, it can be viewed. next file. Press from the movie screen. Press within five seconds of the playback time to play the Press on the pop-up previous file.
Page 216: Agreements
7-60 Infotainment System Trademarks and Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 7,295,673; License Agreements 7,460,668; 7,515,710; 7,519,274. ® ® DivX , DivX Certified FCC Information associated logos are trademarks of See Radio Frequency Statement on Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries page 13-13.
Page 217 Infotainment System 7-61 Explicit Language Notice: Channels Furthermore, the AMBER voice FreeType 2 with frequent explicit language are compression software included in Portions of this software are indicated with an XL preceding the this product is protected by ® copyright 2007-2012 channel name.
Page 218 7-62 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 219: Climate Control Systems
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control 5. Air Conditioning 6. Rear Window Defogger Systems 7. Recirculation Climate Control Systems If equipped with these climate control systems, the heating, Climate Control Systems ..8-1 cooling, and ventilation can be Air Vents controlled for the vehicle.
Page 220 Climate Controls For quick cool down on hot days, do (Fan Control): Turn clockwise (Defrost): This mode clears the the following: or counterclockwise to increase or windshield of fog or frost more decrease the fan speed. Turning the quickly. Air is directed to the 1.
Page 221 Climate Controls Press the button to turn the (Heated Seats, If Caution recirculation mode on. An indicator Equipped): Press to heat the driver light comes on to show that the or passenger seat. See Heated Using a razor blade or sharp recirculation is on.
Page 222: Air Vents
Climate Controls Air Vents Operation Tips Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into the vehicle. Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system.
Page 223: Air Intake
Climate Controls Maintenance Air Intake Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air intake at the base of the windshield that can block the flow of air into the vehicle. Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and 1.
Page 224 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 225: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Engine Heater ....9-18 Brakes Retained Accessory Antilock Brake Operating Power (RAP) ....9-19 System (ABS) .
Page 226: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Fuel Driving Information passenger to handle potential Fuel ......9-39 distractions.
Page 227: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Warning between you and the driver in Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
Page 228: Steering
Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the If the steering wheel is turned until it Caution vehicle is being driven, brake reaches the end of its travel, and is normally but do not pump the held in that position for an extended If the steering wheel is turned brakes.
Page 229: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Steering in Emergencies Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. There are some situations when steering around a problem may Loss of Control be more effective than braking. Skidding Holding both sides of the steering wheel allows you to turn There are three types of skids that 180 degrees without removing...
Page 230: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help Warning (Continued) these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid. Ease your foot off the Flowing or rushing water creates Driving on Wet Roads accelerator pedal and steer the strong forces.
Page 231: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating Keep your eyes moving scan Other Rainy Weather Tips Warning (Continued) the road ahead and to the sides. Besides slowing down, other wet Check the rearview mirror and weather driving tips include: could result in a loss of braking. vehicle instruments often.
Page 232: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Pay attention to special road Try not to break the fragile traction. Blizzard Conditions signs (falling rocks area, winding If you accelerate too fast, the drive Being stuck in snow can be a roads, long grades, passing or wheels will spin and polish the serious situation.
Page 233: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Slowly and cautiously spin the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about wheels to free the vehicle when carbon monoxide, see Engine stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. Clear away snow from around Exhaust on page 9-22.
Page 234: Vehicle Load Limits
9-10 Driving and Operating Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits Warning (Continued) it Out It is very important to know how vehicle handles. This could Turn the steering wheel left and much weight the vehicle can right to clear the area around the cause loss of control and a carry.
Page 235 Driving and Operating 9-11 pillar (B-pillar). The Tire and Steps for Determining Correct there will be five 150 lb Loading Information label shows Load Limit passengers in your vehicle, the number of occupant seating the amount of available cargo Locate the statement "The positions (1), and the maximum and luggage load capacity is combined weight of...
Page 236 9-12 Driving and Operating This vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer. Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs).
Page 237 Driving and Operating 9-13 seating positions. The combined fuel, and cargo. Never exceed If you put things inside the weight of the driver, passengers, the GVWR for the vehicle, or the vehicle like suitcases, tools, and cargo should never exceed Gross Axle Weight Rating packages, or anything the vehicle's capacity weight.
Page 238: Starting And Operating
9-14 Driving and Operating Starting and Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) Operating Never stack heavier breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In linings. inside the vehicle so that some of them are above Following break-in, engine speed Caution the tops of the seats.
Page 239 Driving and Operating 9-15 The key must be fully extended to If the vehicle must be shut off in an Warning start the vehicle. emergency: To shift out of P (Park), the ignition 1. Brake using a firm and steady Turning off the vehicle while must be in ON/RUN and the regular pressure.
Page 240: Starting The Engine
9-16 Driving and Operating 2 (ACC/ACCESSORY): This is the 4 (START): This is the position that Caution position in which you can operate starts the engine. When the engine things like the radio and the starts, release the key. The ignition If the steering wheel is turned windshield wipers when the engine switch returns to ON/RUN for...
Page 241 Driving and Operating 9-17 Manual Transmission engine begins cranking, the 2. If the engine does not start after engine will continue cranking for five to 10 seconds, especially in The shift lever should be in Neutral a few seconds or until the very cold weather (below 18°C and the parking brake engaged.
Page 242: Engine Heater
9-18 Driving and Operating Engine Heater To Use The Engine Heater Warning 1. Turn off the engine. Vehicles with the 1.4L engine may Plugging the cord into an have an engine heater. The engine ungrounded outlet could cause an heater can help in cold weather conditions at or below 18°C (0°F) electrical shock.
Page 243: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 9-19 Retained Accessory 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) Warning (Continued) by pressing the button on the Power (RAP) shift lever and pushing the lever Do not leave the vehicle when the all the way toward the front of These vehicle accessories may be engine is running.
Page 244: Shifting Out Of Park
9-20 Driving and Operating Torque Lock (Automatic Shifting out of Park 3. Press the shift lever button. Transmission) 4. Move the shift lever to the This vehicle is equipped with a shift desired position. If you are parking on a hill and you lock control.
Page 245: Parking
Driving and Operating 9-21 To access the shift lock manual Parking release: If the vehicle has a manual 1. Turn the ignition OFF and transmission, before getting out of remove the key. the vehicle, move the shift lever into R (Reverse) if parking on a downhill 2.
Page 246: Parking Over Things
9-22 Driving and Operating Parking over Things Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) That Burn There are holes or openings Warning in the vehicle body from Warning damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon modifications that are not monoxide (CO) which cannot be Things that can burn could touch completely sealed.
Page 247: Running The Vehicle While
Driving and Operating 9-23 Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning While Parked Transmission It is dangerous to get out of the It is better not to park with the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully engine running. in P (Park) with the parking brake If the vehicle is left with the engine firmly set.
Page 248 9-24 Driving and Operating is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out N (Neutral): In this position, the Caution of P (Park), ease pressure on the engine does not connect with the shift lever, then push the shift lever wheels. To restart the engine when Shifting out of P (Park) or all the way into P (Park) as you the vehicle is already moving, use...
Page 249: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-25 M (Manual Mode): This position Manual Mode While driving in manual mode, allows shifting similar to a manual the transmission will remain in Driver Shift Control (DSC) transmission. See Manual Mode on the driver selected gear. When page 9-25.
Page 250: Manual Transmission
9-26 Driving and Operating The transmission will only allow you Manual Transmission Caution to shift into gears appropriate for the The vehicle may be equipped with a vehicle speed and engine Shifting the vehicle initially into 5-speed or 6-speed manual revolutions per minute (rpm): any gear other than 1 (First) or transmission.
Page 251: Shift Speeds
Driving and Operating 9-27 2 (Second): Press the clutch pedal Caution fully to the pedal stop as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift Shifting to R (Reverse) while the into 2 (Second). Then, slowly let up vehicle is moving forward could on the clutch pedal as you press the damage the transmission.
Page 252: Drive Systems
9-28 Driving and Operating Up-Shift Light Drive Systems Warning All-Wheel Drive If you skip a gear when downshifting, you could lose If equipped, this feature transfers control of the vehicle. You could engine power, as required, to all injure yourself or others. Do not four wheels.
Page 253: Antilock Brake
Driving and Operating 9-29 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 254: Parking Brake
9-30 Driving and Operating Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold Brake Assist the brake pedal down. Pull the If equipped, Brake Assist is parking brake lever up until you can designed to assist in stopping or press the release button. Hold the decreasing vehicle speed in release button in as you move the emergency driving conditions.
Page 255: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
Driving and Operating 9-31 Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the If equipped, HSA may be useful intended path. Traction Control/ when the vehicle is stopped on a If cruise control is being used and grade.
Page 256 9-32 Driving and Operating indicate that the system is inactive Turning the Systems Off and is not assisting the driver in and On maintaining control. The vehicle is safe to drive, but driving should be adjusted accordingly. comes on and stays on: The indicator light for both systems 1.
Page 257 Driving and Operating 9-33 To turn off only TCS, press and Adding accessories can affect the vehicle performance. See release the button. The Traction Accessories and Modifications on Off light displays in the page 10-2. instrument cluster. Descent Control To turn TCS on again, press and release the button.
Page 258: Stability Control
9-34 Driving and Operating Some noise or vibration from the Cruise Control using cruise control, the cruise brake system may be heard or felt control will automatically disengage. If the vehicle is equipped with cruise when DCS is active. This is normal. See Traction Control/Electronic control, a speed of about 40 km/h Stability Control on page 9-31.
Page 259 Driving and Operating 9-35 To increase the vehicle speed in RES/+ (Resume/Accelerate): 3. Move the thumbwheel down to small increments, move the Move the thumbwheel up briefly to SET/- and release it. thumbwheel up toward RES/+ make the vehicle resume to a 4.
Page 260: Driver Assistance Systems
9-36 Driving and Operating Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control Driver Assistance Using Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise Systems Use the accelerator pedal to control: increase the vehicle speed. When To disengage cruise control, Ultrasonic Parking Assist you take your foot off the pedal, the step lightly on the brake pedal or vehicle slows down to the previously...
Page 261 Driving and Operating 9-37 The park assist sensors are rear bumper. The distance objects Warning (Continued) covered by frost or ice. Frost or can be detected may be less during ice can form around and behind warmer or humid weather. damage, even with URPA, always the sensors and may not always Turning the System On and Off...
Page 262: Rear Vision
9-38 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Rear Vision Camera Location Warning (Continued) Camera (RVC) injury, death, or vehicle damage. The vehicle may have an RVC Always check behind and around system. Read this entire section the vehicle before backing. before using it. The RVC can assist the driver when An image appears on the radio backing up by displaying a view of...
Page 263: Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-39 The following illustrations show the 2. Corner of the rear bumper. Fuel field of view that the camera When the System Does Not Use of the recommended fuel is an provides. Seem To Work Properly important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle.
Page 264: Recommended Fuel
9-40 Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel Prohibited Fuels Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low Gasolines containing oxygenates, Use regular unleaded gasoline with emissions can contain an such as ethers and ethanol, as well a posted octane rating of 87 or octane-enhancing additive called as reformulated gasolines are higher.
Page 265: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Driving and Operating 9-41 Fuels in Foreign is the only gasoline additive Warning (Continued) recommended by General Motors. Countries It is available at your dealer. Keep children away from the If planning to drive in countries fuel pump and never let Filling the Tank outside the U.S.
Page 266 9-42 Driving and Operating Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not Caution top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished If a new fuel cap is needed, be pumping before removing the sure to get the right type of cap nozzle.
Page 267: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-43 Filling a Portable Fuel Towing Warning (Continued) Container General Towing keep it in contact with the fill opening until filling is Information Warning complete. The vehicle is neither designed nor Filling a portable fuel container Fill the container no more intended to tow a trailer.
Page 268: Conversions And Add-Ons
9-44 Driving and Operating Conversions and The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything Add-Ons electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Add-On Electrical Vehicle on page 3-35 and Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Equipment Vehicle on page 3-35. Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause...
Page 269: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Washer Fluid ....10-21 Electrical System Brakes ..... 10-22 Electrical System Brake Fluid .
Page 270: Vehicle Care
10-2 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New General Information Accessories and Tires ..... . 10-56 Modifications For service and parts needs, visit Buying New Tires .
Page 271: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle Care 10-3 GM Accessories are designed to Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service complement and function with other work, use the proper service systems on the vehicle. See your manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own dealer to accessorize the vehicle about how to service the vehicle Service Work...
Page 272: Hood
10-4 Vehicle Care Keep a record with all parts receipts Hood and list the mileage and the date of To open the hood: any service work performed. See Maintenance Records on page 11-15. Caution Even small amounts of contamination can cause damage to vehicle systems.
Page 273 Vehicle Care 10-5 To close the hood: 2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release it 1. Before closing the hood, be sure so it fully latches. Check to all filler caps are on properly. make sure the hood is closed Then, lift the hood to relieve and repeat the process if...
Page 274 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 1.4L L4 Engine...
Page 275 Vehicle Care 10-7 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 5. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and 8. Battery on page 10-25. page 10-13. Pressure Cap. See Cooling 9. Windshield Washer Fluid System on page 10-15. 2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on 6.
Page 276 10-8 Vehicle Care 1.8L L4 Engine...
Page 277: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-9 Always dispose of engine oil 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 10. Windshield Washer Fluid properly. See What to Do with page 10-13. Reservoir. See Washer Fluid Used Oil in this section. on page 10-21. 2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. Checking Engine Oil 11.
Page 278 10-10 Vehicle Care use. For engine oil crankcase Add enough oil to put the level Warning capacity, see Capacities and somewhere in the proper operating Specifications on page 12-2. range between the MIN and MAX The engine oil dipstick handle marks.
Page 279: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-11 will provide easier cold starting for skin and nails with soap and water, the engine at extremely low or a good hand cleaner. Wash or temperatures. When selecting an oil properly dispose of clothing or rags of the appropriate viscosity grade, containing used engine oil.
Page 280 10-12 Vehicle Care For the oil life system to work If the system is ever reset properly, the system must be reset accidentally, the oil must be every time the oil is changed. changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) since the last oil change.
Page 281: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-13 Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview on Fluid Fluid page 10-6 for reservoir location. It is not necessary to check the How to Check Automatic How to Check and Add Fluid manual transmission fluid level.
Page 282 10-14 Vehicle Care When to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ filter: Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11-2. If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change.
Page 283: Cooling System
Vehicle Care 10-15 Cooling System Warning The cooling system allows the Operating the engine with the air engine to maintain the correct cleaner/filter off can cause you or working temperature. others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires.
Page 284: Engine Coolant
10-16 Vehicle Care What to Use Warning Caution (Continued) Warning Heater and radiator hoses, and vehicle warranty. Always use other engine parts, can be very DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant Adding only plain water or some hot. Do not touch them. If you do, in the vehicle.
Page 285 Vehicle Care 10-17 Gives boiling protection up to Never dispose of engine coolant by If coolant is visible but the coolant 129°C (265°F), engine putting it in the trash, pouring it on level is not at or above the mark temperature.
Page 286 10-18 Vehicle Care If no problem is found, check to see Caution if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If coolant is visible but In cold weather, water can freeze the coolant level is not at the and crack the engine, radiator, indicated level mark, add a heater core, and other parts.
Page 287: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 10-19 2. Keep turning the pressure cap cap. If the coolant still is not at the Then check to see if the engine slowly and remove it. proper level when the system cools cooling fan is running. If the engine down again, see your dealer.
Page 288: Power Steering Fluid
10-20 Vehicle Care If the overheat warning is displayed If there is no sign of steam, idle the Warning (Continued) with no sign of steam: engine for three minutes while parked. If the warning is still 1. Turn the air conditioning off. Wait until there is no sign of displayed, turn off the engine until it steam or coolant before you open...
Page 289: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-21 When to Check Power Steering 5. Replace the cap and completely What to Use tighten it. Fluid To determine what kind of fluid to 6. Remove the cap again and look use, see Recommended Fluids and It is not necessary to regularly at the fluid level on the dipstick.
Page 290: Brakes
10-22 Vehicle Care Adding Washer Fluid The sound can come and go or be Caution (Continued) heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying the to freeze and damage the brake pedal firmly. washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system.
Page 291 Vehicle Care 10-23 Properly torqued wheel nuts are Brake Pedal Travel Replacing Brake System Parts necessary to help prevent brake See your dealer if the brake pedal The braking system on a vehicle is pulsation. When tires are rotated, does not return to normal height, complex.
Page 292: Brake Fluid
10-24 Vehicle Care Brake Fluid There are only two reasons why the Warning fluid level in the reservoir might The brake/clutch master cylinder go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake The fluid level goes down can spill on the engine and burn, fluid as indicated on the reservoir...
Page 293: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-25 Vehicle Storage Warning Caution (Continued) Warning If brake fluid is spilled on the With the wrong kind of fluid in the vehicle's painted surfaces, brake/clutch hydraulic system, the Batteries have acid that can burn the paint finish can be brakes might not work well.
Page 294: All-Wheel Drive
10-26 Vehicle Care All-Wheel Drive 2. Apply both the parking brake Automatic Transmission and the regular brake. Shift Lock Control Transfer Case Do not use the accelerator Function Check Under normal driving conditions, pedal, and be ready to turn off transfer case fluid does not require the engine immediately if it Warning...
Page 295: Park Brake And P (Park)
Vehicle Care 10-27 To check the P (Park) 3. With the engine off, turn the Park Brake and P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: ignition on, but do not start the Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to engine. Without applying the P (Park).
Page 296: Replacement
10-28 Vehicle Care 2. Press the release button on the To remove the cover: Caution (Continued) top side of the wiper and pull the wiper blade out of the end of the the windshield. Any damage that wiper arm. occurs would not be covered by 3.
Page 297: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care 10-29 Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10-32. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. For any bulb changing procedure If adjustment to the headlamps is not listed in this section, contact...
Page 298: Headlamps, Front Turn
10-30 Vehicle Care Headlamps, Front Turn High-Beam Headlamp/ Low-Beam Headlamp Signal and Parking 1. Open the hood. See Hood on Lamps page 10-4. 4. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the bulb. 5. Install the new bulb in the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise.
Page 299: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 10-31 License Plate Lamp 2. Remove the parking lamp bulb 2. Remove the turn signal lamp socket from the headlamp bulb socket from the headlamp Lamp Assembly assembly by turning assembly by turning counterclockwise. counterclockwise. 3. Remove the bulb from the bulb 3.
Page 300: Replacement Bulbs
10-32 Vehicle Care To replace one of these bulbs: Replacement Bulbs Electrical System 1. Push the left end of the lamp Bulb Exterior Lamp assembly toward the right. Electrical System Number Overload 2. Turn the lamp assembly down to Back-Up Lamp remove it.
Page 301: Fuses And Circuit
Vehicle Care 10-33 Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right away combination of fuses and circuit...
Page 302 10-34 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped Mini Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Rear Wiper features shown. Rear Window Mini Fuses Usage Defogger Sunroof Not Used Outside Rearview Outside Rearview Mirror Switch Mirror Heater Canister Vent Fuel System Control Solenoid (1.4L Only)
Page 303 Vehicle Care 10-35 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Fuses Left High-Beam Cold Start Pump (1.8L Only) Headlamp Not Used Ignition Coil/Injectors Right High-Beam Cooling Fan Low/ Headlamp Mid (1.4L)/Cooling Washer Pump Fan Low (1.8L) Engine Control Not Used Module Battery Cooling Fan High Canister Purge...
Page 304 10-36 Vehicle Care Auxiliary Fuse Block Mini Usage Relays Run Crank Cooling Fan Mid (1.4L Only) Powertrain Relay Cooling Fan Low HC-Mini Usage Relays The vehicle may not be equipped Cooling Fan High with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
Page 305 Vehicle Care 10-37 Instrument Panel Fuse The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and Block features shown. Mini Fuses Usage Body Control Module 1 Body Control Module 2 Body Control Module 3 Body Control Module 4 Body Control Module 5 The instrument panel fuse block is...
Page 306 10-38 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage S/B Fuses Usage Cigar Lighter/DC PTC 1 Sensing Diagnostic Module Battery Accessory Power PTC 2 Outlet Data Link Connector Power Window Spare Heater, Ventilation, Motor Front and Air Spare Power Window Conditioning MDL Spare Motor Rear...
Page 307: Rear Compartment Fuse
Vehicle Care 10-39 Rear Compartment Fuse Relays Usage Block Accessory/Retained Accessory Power Liftgate Spare Blower Relay Logistic Mode The rear compartment fuse block is behind a cover on the left side of the rear compartment. To access the fuses, remove the cover. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
Page 308 10-40 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage S/B Fuses Usage Nav Dock Trailer Module Driver Seat Power Lumbar Switch Heated Steering A/C-D/C Inverter Passenger Seat Wheel Battery Power Lumbar Trailer Socket Headlamp Washer Switch EVP Switch Spare Amplifier Water In Fuel Spare Trailer Socket...
Page 309: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care 10-41 Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Tires and a serious crash. See Worn or old tires can Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the tread Every new GM vehicle has page 9-10. is badly worn, high-quality tires made by a replace them.
Page 310: All-Season Tires
10-42 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tires of the All-Season Tires Winter Tires same size, load range, and This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not originally speed rating as the original all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter equipment tires.
Page 311: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Vehicle Care 10-43 Tire Sidewall Labeling aspect ratio, construction type, DOT Tire Date of and service description. See the Manufacture The last four Useful information about a tire is Tire Size illustration later in this digits of the TIN indicate the molded into its sidewall.
Page 312 10-44 Vehicle Care (5) Tire Ply Material The type (2) Temporary Use Only of cord and number of plies in compact spare tire or temporary the sidewall and under the tread. use tire should not be driven at speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph). (6) Uniform Tire Quality The compact spare tire is for Grading (UTQG)
Page 313: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 10-45 (4) Maximum Cold Inflation (7) TPC Spec (Tire (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Load Limit Maximum load that Performance Criteria The United States version of a can be carried and the Specification) Original metric tire sizing system. The maximum pressure needed to equipment tires designed to letter P as the first character in...
Page 314: Tire Terminology And Definitions
10-46 Vehicle Care (4) Construction Code A letter Tire Terminology and Bead The tire bead contains code is used to indicate the type steel wires wrapped by steel Definitions of ply construction in the tire. cords that hold the tire onto Air Pressure The amount of The letter R means radial ply...
Page 315 Vehicle Care 10-47 DOT Markings A code molded Intended Outboard Sidewall Maximum Loaded Vehicle into the sidewall of a tire The side of an asymmetrical tire Weight The sum of curb signifying that the tire is in that must always face outward weight, accessory weight, compliance with the U.S.
Page 316 10-48 Vehicle Care Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Speed Rating UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality tire used on passenger cars and alphanumeric code assigned to Grading Standards) A tire some light duty trucks and a tire indicating the maximum information system that provides multipurpose vehicles.
Page 317: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-49 Vehicle Placard A label The Tire and Loading Caution permanently attached to a Information label on the vehicle vehicle showing the vehicle indicates the original equipment Neither tire underinflation nor capacity weight and the original tires and the correct cold tire overinflation is good.
Page 318: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-50 Vehicle Care When to Check If the cold tire inflation pressure the air pressure in your tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a matches the recommended Check the tires once a month or receiver located in the vehicle. pressure on the Tire and more.
Page 319: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 10-51 significantly under-inflated tire When the malfunction indicator is condition exists. TPMS sensors are causes the tire to overheat and can illuminated, the system may not be mounted onto each tire and wheel lead to tire failure. Under-inflation able to detect or signal low tire assembly, excluding the spare tire also reduces fuel efficiency and tire...
Page 320 10-52 Vehicle Care A message to check the pressure in A Tire and Loading Information label Caution a specific tire may display in the shows the size of the original Driver Information Center (DIC). The equipment tires and the correct Tire sealant materials are not all low tire pressure warning light and inflation pressure for the tires when...
Page 321 Vehicle Care 10-53 The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not being near facilities using radio Message completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires.
Page 322 10-54 Vehicle Care The sensors are matched to the tire/ 5. Press and hold the SET/CLR 9. Proceed to the passenger side wheel positions, using a TPMS button to begin the sensor front tire, and repeat the relearn tool, in the following order: matching process.
Page 323: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 10-55 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 324: When It Is Time For New
10-56 Vehicle Care Do not include the spare tire in When It Is Time for New Warning the tire rotation. Tires Adjust the front and rear tires to Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Factors such as maintenance, parts to which it is fastened, can the recommended inflation temperatures, driving speeds,...
Page 325: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-57 The rubber in tires ages over time. of grease, gasoline, or other GM's exclusive TPC Spec This also applies to the spare tire, substances that can deteriorate system considers over a dozen if the vehicle has one, even if it is rubber.
Page 326 10-58 Vehicle Care GM recommends replacing worn Warning Warning tires in complete sets of four. Uniform tread depth on all tires Tires could explode during Using bias-ply tires on the will help to maintain the improper service. Attempting vehicle may cause the wheel performance of the vehicle.
Page 327: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-59 The Tire and Loading Uniform Tire Quality Warning Information label indicates the Grading original equipment tires on the If different sized wheels are used, Quality grades can be found vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits there may not be an acceptable where applicable on the tire on page 9-10.
Page 328 10-60 Vehicle Care The Uniform Tire Quality Treadwear Traction Grading (UTQG) system does The treadwear grade is a The traction grades, from not apply to deep tread, winter comparative rating based on the highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, tires, compact spare tires, tires wear rate of the tire when tested and C.
Page 329: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-61 Temperature overloaded. Excessive speed, Wheel Replacement underinflation, or excessive The temperature grades are A Replace any wheel that is bent, loading, either separately or in (the highest), B, and C, cracked, or badly rusted or combination, can cause heat representing the tire's resistance corroded.
Page 330: Tire Chains
10-62 Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels Warning Warning (Continued) Warning Using the wrong replacement parts. The area damaged by the wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel tire chains could cause loss of Replacing a wheel with a used nuts can be dangerous. It could control and a crash.
Page 331: If A Tire Goes Flat
Vehicle Care 10-63 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 332: Tire Changing
10-64 Vehicle Care When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Tire Changing Warning use the following example as a Removing the Spare Tire and guide to assist in the placement of Changing a tire can be the wheel blocks (1). Tools dangerous.
Page 333 Vehicle Care 10-65 5. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools and place them near the tire being changed. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10-63.
Page 334 10-66 Vehicle Care 5. Place the hex tube end of the Warning (Continued) wrench over the hex head of the jack to attach it. avoid personal injury and vehicle 6. Turn the wheel wrench damage, be sure to fit the jack lift clockwise until the lift head is head into the proper location firmly contacting the proper...
Page 335 Vehicle Care 10-67 7. Turn the wheel wrench 12. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Turn clockwise to raise the vehicle far each nut clockwise, by hand, enough off the ground so there until the wheel is held against is enough room for the spare tire the hub.
Page 336 10-68 Vehicle Care 14. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly Storing the Flat Tire and Tools Caution with the wheel wrench in a 1. Return the jack and tools to their crisscross sequence, as original storage location. Improperly tightened wheel nuts shown.
Page 337: Compact Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 10-69 Storing the Compact Spare Tire Check the inflation pressure Caution and Tools regularly. It should be 420 kPa (60 psi). Reverse the instructions for When the compact spare is removing the spare tire and tools to Stop as soon as possible and check installed, do not take the vehicle store the spare tire.
Page 338: Full-Size Spare Tire
10-70 Vehicle Care Full-Size Spare Tire After installing the spare tire on the Jump Starting vehicle, stop as soon as possible If this vehicle came with a full-size For more information about the and check that the spare is correctly spare tire, it was fully inflated when vehicle battery, see Battery on inflated.
Page 339 Vehicle Care 10-71 2. Discharged Battery Positive Caution Caution Terminal 3. Good Battery Negative Terminal Ignoring these steps could result If the other vehicle does not have in costly damage to the vehicle a 12-volt system with a negative 4. Good Battery Positive Terminal that would not be covered by the ground, both vehicles can be The jump start negative grounding...
Page 340 10-72 Vehicle Care Caution Warning Warning If any accessories are left on or Using a match near a battery can Fans or other moving engine plugged in during the jump cause battery gas to explode. parts can injure you badly. Keep starting procedure, they could be People have been hurt doing this, your hands away from moving...
Page 341: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-73 9. Start the engine in the vehicle Towing Caution with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at Towing the Vehicle Improper use of the tow eye can least four minutes. cause vehicle damage. Use 10.
Page 342: Recreational Vehicle Towing
10-74 Vehicle Care Is the proper towing equipment Recreational Vehicle Caution going to be used? See your Towing dealer or trailering professional If the vehicle is towed with all four for additional advice and Recreational vehicle towing means wheels on the ground, the equipment recommendations.
Page 343 Vehicle Care 10-75 Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Dolly Towing 5. Remove the key from the ignition. Vehicles) (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Only) 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 7. Release the parking brake. Towing the Vehicle from the Rear All-wheel-drive vehicles must not be towed with two wheels on the To tow a front-wheel-drive vehicle ground.
Page 344: 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 345 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 346 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 347 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 348 10-80 Vehicle Care Inspect power steering for proper Sheet Metal Damage Caution hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, If the vehicle is damaged and chafing, etc. requires sheet metal repair or To avoid surface damage, do not Visually check constant velocity joint replacement, make sure the body use strong soaps, chemicals, boots and axle seals for leaks.
Page 349: Interior Care
Vehicle Care 10-81 Do not use laundry detergents or dark spots etched into the paint on any switches or controls. dishwashing soaps with surface. See Finish Care Cleaners should be removed degreasers. For liquid cleaners, previously in this section. quickly. Never allow cleaners to use approximately 20 drops per remain on the surface being 3.8 L (1 gal) of water.
Page 350 10-82 Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the Caution soil and gently rub toward the Start by vacuuming the surface center. Fold the cleaning cloth to using a soft brush attachment. If a To prevent scratching, never use a clean area frequently to rotating brush attachment is being abrasive cleaners on automotive...
Page 351 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 352: Floor Mats
10-84 Vehicle Care Cargo Cover and Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. Convenience Net The original equipment floor Warning Wash with warm water and mild mats were designed for your detergent. Do not use chlorine If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle.
Page 353 Vehicle Care 10-85 The driver side floor mat is held in 3. Make sure the floor mat is place by a button-type retainer. properly secured and verify that it does not interfere with the pedals. Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats 1.
Page 354 10-86 Vehicle Care NOTES...
Page 355: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil Maintenance Your vehicle is an important changes and tire rotations and investment. This section describes additional maintenance items like the required maintenance for the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper vehicle.
Page 356: Maintenance Schedule
11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. Because of the way people use Maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or Schedule There may need to be more competitive driving. frequent checks and services. The Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services Additional Required Services - service.
Page 357 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Check engine coolant level. See Inspect engine air cleaner filter. for vehicle service for more than a Engine Coolant on page 10-16. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on year. The engine oil and filter must page 10-13. be changed at least once a year Check engine cooling system and the oil life system must be...
Page 358 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check starter switch. See Starter Check parking brake and Visually inspect gas strut for Switch Check on page 10-26. automatic transmission park signs of wear, cracks, or other mechanism. See Park Brake and damage. Check the hold open Check automatic transmission P (Park) Mechanism Check on ability of the strut.
Page 359 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 360 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Schedule Additional Required and hoses for proper hook-up, comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services - Normal routing, and condition. excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed.
Page 361 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 362: Services
11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance Special Application Additional Schedule Additional Required Services Maintenance and Care Services - Severe (1) Or every two years, whichever Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important comes first. More frequent Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly replacement may be needed if the components every 5 000 km/...
Page 363 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Instrument cluster lights may Battery Brakes come on to indicate that fluids The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are may be low and need to be the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving.
Page 364 11-10 Service and Maintenance With a multi-point inspection, Trained dealer technicians can Tires your dealer can check the lamps inspect and recommend the right Tires need to be properly inflated, and note any concerns. tires. Your dealer can also rotated, and balanced. Maintaining provide tire/wheel balancing Shocks and Struts the tires can save money and fuel,...
Page 365 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Wheel Alignment Windshield Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for For safety, appearance, and the Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver best viewing, keep the windshield and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance.
Page 366: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10-9. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
Page 367 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). 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.
Page 368: Maintenance Replacement Parts
11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 95021102 A3184C Engine Oil Filter 93185674 PF2257G Passenger Compartment Air Filter...
Page 369: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 370 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 371 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 372 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 373: 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 374: 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 375 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 1.4L L4 Automatic and Manual 0.7 mm (0.028 in) 1.8L L4 Automatic and Manual 0.9 mm (0.035 in)
Page 376: Engine Drive Belt Routing
12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 1.8L L4 Engine (with Air 1.8L L4 Engine (without Air Conditioning) Conditioning) 1.4L L4 Engine...
Page 377: Customer Information
Vehicle Data Recording and Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns Privacy Customer Assistance with the sales transaction or the Vehicle Data Recording and Offices .
Page 378 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, over courts in most jurisdictions member of dealership management, remember that your concern will because it is informal, quick, and it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's free of charge.
Page 379: Customer Assistance
Chevrolet-recommended 1-800-263-3777 (English) Chevrolet Owner Centre maintenance services for your 1-800-263-7854 (French) (chevroletowner.ca) vehicle. 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner Telephone devices (TTYs)) Centre: Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 Chat live with online help representatives. Overseas Use the Vehicle Tools section.
Page 380: Program
Calling for Assistance Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Reimbursement Program When calling Roadside Assistance, Chevrolet and General Motors of have the following information Canada Limited reserve the right to ready: make any changes or discontinue...
Page 381: Scheduling Service Appointments
Towing or services for vehicles Alternative Service: If Road or Highway: Tow to the driven on a non-public road or assistance cannot be provided nearest Chevrolet dealer for highway. right away, the Roadside warranty service, or if the vehicle Assistance advisor may give...
Page 382: Program
13-6 Customer Information If the vehicle cannot be scheduled Several Courtesy Transportation destination with minimal interruption into the service department options are available to assist in of your daily schedule. This includes immediately, keep driving it until it reducing inconvenience when one-way or round-trip shuttle service can be scheduled for service, warranty repairs are required.
Page 383: Information
Customer Information 13-7 Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent Information Your dealer may arrange to provide collisions. you with a courtesy rental vehicle or All program options, such as shuttle reimburse you for a rental vehicle Collision Parts service, may not be available at that you obtain if the vehicle is kept...
Page 384 13-8 Customer Information these parts is not known. Such parts center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing are not covered by the GM New technicians and comparable company may require you to have Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any equipment.
Page 385: Service Publications Ordering Information
Customer Information 13-9 Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance company is paying for the repairs, Repair Process Driver name, address, and you are not obligated to accept a telephone number. In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that damage repairs, GM recommends Driver license number.
Page 386: Reporting Safety Defects
13-10 Customer Information Each bulletin contains instructions Current and Past Models Reporting Safety to assist in the diagnosis and Technical Service Bulletins and Defects service of the vehicle. Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. Owner Information Reporting Safety Defects ORDER TOLL FREE: Owner publications are written...
Page 387: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: bag deployment or hitting a road about the vehicle s performance and obstacle, data that will assist in Chevrolet Motor Division how it is driven. For example, the understanding how a vehicle s Chevrolet Customer Assistance vehicle uses computer modules to systems performed.
Page 388: Onstar
13-12 Customer Information These data can help provide a GM will not access this data or and, in certain situations, the better understanding of the share it with others except: with the location and approximate GPS circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or, speed of the vehicle.
Page 389: Statement
Customer Information 13-13 Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS GEN/210/220/310. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
Page 390 13-14 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 391: 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 392: 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 393 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 394 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 395 OnStar 14-5 Verify Minutes and Expiration OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information 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 396 14-6 OnStar OnStar services require a vehicle control of OnStar may prevent TTY Users electrical system, wireless service, service such as hills, tall buildings, OnStar has the ability to and GPS satellite technologies to be tunnels, weather, electrical system communicate to the deaf, available and operating for features design and architecture of the hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired...
Page 397 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 398 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 399 OnStar 14-9 unzip: Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury, 2. Redistributions in binary form Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, (compiled executables) must This is version 2005-Feb-10 of Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, reproduce the above copyright the Info-ZIP copyright and license. Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, notice, definition, disclaimer, The definitive version of this Rich Wales, Mike White...
Page 400 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 401 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Armrest What Will You See after an Front Seat ..... 3-6 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-29 Rear Seat .
Page 402 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Check Headlamps, Front Turn Engine Light ....5-13 Battery ..... . . 10-25 Signal, and Parking Ignition Jump Starting .
Page 403 INDEX Compass ..... . . 5-4 Customer Information Door Computer, Trip ....5-26 Service Publications Ajar Light .
Page 404 INDEX Engine (cont'd) Fog Lamps Heater ......9-18 Front ......6-4 Electrical Equipment, Oil Life System .
Page 405 INDEX Fuses General Information Heated Front Seats ... . . 3-6 Engine Compartment Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Heated Mirrors ....2-14 Fuse Block .
Page 406 INDEX Infotainment ....7-1 Lamps (cont'd) Lights (cont'd) Headlamps, Front Turn Door Ajar .....5-23 Instrument Cluster .
Page 407: For Children (Latch)
INDEX Locks Messages Automatic Door ....2-8 Engine Oil ....5-26 Odometer .
Page 408 INDEX Outlets Phone Power ......5-6 Bluetooth ..7-27, 7-28, 7-37 Radio Frequency Overheating, Engine .
Page 409 INDEX Reimbursement Program, Roof Seats GM Mobility ....13-4 Sunroof ..... . .2-18 Adjustment, Front .
Page 410 i-10 INDEX Service (cont'd) Start Vehicle, Remote ..2-6 Publications Ordering Starter Switch Check ..10-26 Tachometer ....5-10 Information .
Page 411 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont'd) Trip Computer ....5-26 Vehicle (cont'd) Remote Start ....2-6 Wheel Alignment and Tire Trip Odometer .
Page 412 i-12 INDEX When It Is Time for New Tires ......10-56 Where to Put the Restraint ..3-43 Windows .

Chevrolet 2014 TRAX Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

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

3-1 Seats and

Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Instrument Panel Storage Compartments

Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls

Lighting

7-1 Infotainment System Phone Introduction

Driving and Operating

Electrical System

Quick Links

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