Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ..... . 2 In Brief ......5 Keys, Doors, and Windows .
Page 3: Introduction
GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the Keep this manual in the vehicle for BUICK Emblem, and VERANO are Danger, Warning, and quick reference.
Page 4 Introduction A circle with a slash through it is a : Airbag Readiness Light Danger safety symbol which means Do : Air Conditioning Not, Do not do this, or Do not let Danger indicates a hazard with a this happen. : Antilock Brake System (ABS) high level of risk which will result : Audio Steering Wheel Controls...
Page 5 Introduction : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor ® : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Under Pressure : Windshield Washer Fluid...
Page 6: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Portable Audio Devices ..19 ® Bluetooth ..... 19 Steering Wheel Controls .
Page 7: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 8 In Brief 1. Air Vents 0 173. 10. Dual Automatic Climate Control 18. Data Link Connector (DLC) System 0 170 (If Equipped). (Out of View). See Malfunction 2. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Changer 0 132. Heated Front Seats 0 53 (If Light) 0 106.
Page 9: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive : Press and release to initiate vehicle locator. Press and hold for at Information least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel This section provides a brief the panic alarm. overview about some of the important features that may or may See Keys 0 25 and Remote Keyless not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 10: Door Locks
In Brief Canceling a Remote Start See Door Locks 0 34 for additional Trunk Release information. To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: Power Door Locks Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
Page 11: Windows
In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment Power Driver Seat Adjustment To adjust the power seatback: Tilt the top of the control The power window switches are rearward to recline. located on the driver door. Each Tilt the top of the control forward To adjust a power driver seat, passenger door has a switch that to raise.
Page 12 In Brief Manual Front Seats Seat Height Adjuster Seat Cushion Tilt Feature If available, move the lever up or If available, move the lever up or To adjust a manual seat: down to manually raise or lower down to raise or lower the front of 1.
Page 13: Heated Seats
In Brief Reclining Seatbacks 1. Lift the lever fully without Press to heat the driver or applying pressure to the passenger seat cushion and seatback, and the seatback seatback. returns to the upright position. Press the control once for the 2.
Page 14: Safety Belts
In Brief Safety Belts Passenger Sensing Mirror Adjustment System Exterior Mirrors The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the Refer to the following sections for passenger sensing system.
Page 15: Steering Wheel Adjustment
In Brief Interior Mirrors Steering Wheel Interior Lighting Adjustment Adjustment Dome Lamps Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle. Manual Rearview Mirror For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind.
Page 16: Exterior Lighting
In Brief Exterior Lighting : 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. : If equipped with fog lamps, press to turn the lamps on or off.
Page 17: Climate Controls
In Brief LO : Use for slow wipes. Climate Controls The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. INT : Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
Page 18: Transmission
In Brief Transmission Vehicle Features INFO (Information) : Press to show available information about the Driver Shift Control (DSC) current station or track. Infotainment System DSC allows you to shift an For more information about these See the infotainment manual for automatic transmission similar to a and other radio features, see information on the radio, audio...
Page 19: Satellite Radio
In Brief To set the time: Setting the Clock (Radio with Display : Press Display to turn the display of the time on the screen on CD and Touch Screen) 1. Press the CONFIG button and or off. select Time and Date or The clock menu can be only be See Clock 0 99.
Page 20: Portable Audio Devices
In Brief See Satellite Radio 0 148. Steering Wheel Controls : Press the thumbwheel to select an audio source. Portable Audio Devices Move the thumbwheel up or down to Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm select the next or previous favorite (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB radio station, CD, or MP3 track.
Page 21: Driver Information
In Brief approaching a vehicle ahead too : Press to turn the cruise control quickly, FCA provides a visual alert system on or off. A white indicator and rapidly beeps. comes in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 212.
Page 22: Rear Vision Camera (Rvc)
In Brief area. When this happens, the SBZA See Rear Cross Traffic Alert or until the driver door is opened display will light up in the (RCTA) under Rear Vision Camera within 10 minutes of turning off the corresponding outside side mirror (RVC) 0 208.
Page 23: Sunroof
In Brief See Universal Remote Express Open/Close : Press Performance and System 0 129. switch (1) to the second detent Maintenance position and release. To stop the Sunroof movement, press the switch again. Traction Control/ Vent : Press the rear of switch (2) to Electronic Stability vent the sunroof.
Page 24: Tire Pressure Monitor
In Brief To turn off both traction control stop as soon as possible and inflate The oil life system should be reset and StabiliTrak, press and hold the tires to the recommended to 100% only following an oil pressure shown on the Tire and change.
Page 25: Roadside Assistance
In Brief Brake gradually and avoid Canada: 1-800-268-6800 abrupt stops. New Buick owners are automatically Avoid idling the engine for long enrolled in the Roadside Assistance periods of time. Program. When road and weather See Roadside Assistance conditions are appropriate, use Program 0 324.
Page 26: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....42 Windows Power Mirrors ....42 Keys Folding Mirrors .
Page 27 Keys, Doors, and Windows Warning (Continued) impacted, and airbags may not deploy. To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the ignition key, do not change the way the ignition key and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if equipped, are connected to the provided key rings.
Page 28: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors, and Windows With an active OnStar subscription, Remote Keyless Entry an OnStar Advisor may remotely (RKE) System Operation unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 334. The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle entry when the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter is within range.
Page 29 Keys, Doors, and Windows The buttons on the transmitter are If the driver door is open when disabled when there is a key in the pressed, all doors lock and the ignition, if equipped. driver door will immediately unlock, if enabled through the vehicle Keyless Access Operation personalization.
Page 30 Keys, Doors, and Windows pressed again within five seconds, Keyless Unlocking/Locking from doors may lock with the RKE all passenger doors will unlock. Pull the Passenger Doors transmitter inside the vehicle. Do the door handle to unlatch the door. not leave the RKE transmitter in an When the doors are locked and the unattended vehicle.
Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows so that lost or stolen transmitters no Programming without a and all previously known keys longer work. Any remaining Recognized Transmitter (Key will no longer work with the transmitters will need to be Vehicles Only) vehicle. reprogrammed.
Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows 5. Remove the transmitter from 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the the transmitter pocket and DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN press and then press the ignition. To program additional The DIC display will again transmitters, repeat Steps 3 5.
Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows 6. Remove the transmitter from 2. Place the transmitter in the the transmitter pocket and transmitter pocket with the buttons facing up. press 3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or To program additional N (Neutral), press the brake transmitters, repeat Steps 4 6.
Page 34: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors, and Windows The battery is not rechargeable. To The climate control system will use 2. Immediately after completing replace the battery: the previous settings during a Step 1, press and hold for at remote start. The rear defog may least four seconds or until the 1.
Page 35: Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows When the remote start is extended, Conditions in Which Remote Start Door Locks the second 10 minutes will start Will Not Work immediately. The remote vehicle start feature will Warning For example, if the engine has been not operate if: running for five minutes, and Unlocked doors can be...
Page 36: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access Vehicle Personalization 0 123. Warning (Continued) Power Door Locks Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when slowing or stopping the vehicle. Lock the doors to help prevent this from happening. To lock or unlock the door from outside the vehicle, press on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Page 37: Automatic Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Delayed locking can only be turned Automatic Door Locks Lockout Protection on when the Open Door Anti When the doors are closed, the If equipped with pushbutton start Lockout feature has been turned off. ignition is on, and the shift lever is and the vehicle is in ACC/ When is pressed on the power...
Page 38: Safety Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Safety Locks To open a rear door when the safety Doors lock is on: The rear door safety locks prevent 1. Unlock the door by activating Trunk passengers from opening the rear the inside handle, by using the doors from inside the vehicle.
Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows Use one of the following methods to Warning (Continued) open the trunk. The vehicle must be off, or stopped with the parking highest setting. See brake applied (manual Climate Control Systems transmission), or the shift lever must in the Index.
Page 40: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security On Solid : Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system. This vehicle has theft-deterrent Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. features; however, they do not make A door, the hood, or the trunk the vehicle impossible to steal.
Page 41: Immobilizer
Keys, Doors, and Windows bypass the 30-second delay If the alarm has been activated, a Press on the RKE transmitter. and immediately arm the alarm message will appear on the DIC. Unlock the vehicle using the system. See Security Messages 0 122. Keyless Access system, The vehicle alarm system will not if equipped.
Page 42: Immobilizer Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows Do not leave the key or device that The system has one or more disarms or deactivates the transmitters matched to an theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. immobilizer control unit in the vehicle. Only a correctly matched Immobilizer Operation transmitter will start the vehicle.
Page 43: Convex Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows the theft-deterrent system and have Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors a new transmitter programmed to the vehicle. Convex Mirrors Do not leave the transmitter or device that disarms or deactivates Warning the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are.
Page 44: Heated Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows going through an automatic car Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward Rearview Mirror the vehicle. Push the mirror outward Interior Rearview Mirrors to return it to the original position. If equipped, automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear Heated Mirrors...
Page 45: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the Warning sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, Power Windows especially with the windows...
Page 46 Keys, Doors, and Windows Express Window Operation To program each front window: Rear Window Lockout 1. Be sure the ignition is in ACC/ Windows with an express down or ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, up feature allow the windows to be or in RAP. lowered or raised without holding the switch.
Page 47: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Sun Visors Roof Automatic Tilt/Close : Press the rear of switch (2) to vent the sunroof. Press the front of switch (2) Sunroof to close the sunroof vent. Automatic Reversal System The sunroof is equipped with an automatic reversal system that is only active when the sunroof is being operated in express mode.
Page 48 Keys, Doors, and Windows Sunshade The sunshade is manually operated. Close or open the sunshade by sliding. When the sunroof is opened, the sunshade is always open. Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise.
Page 49: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Airbag System Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) ... . . 90 Airbag System ....62 Restraints Where Are the Airbags? .
Page 50: Head Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the To lower the head restraint, press top of the restraint is at the same the button, located on the top of the height as the top of the occupant's seatback, and push the head Warning head.
Page 51: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints If you are installing a child restraint Front Seats 2. Slide the seat to the desired in the rear seat, see Securing a position and release the Child Restraint Designed for the handle. Seat Adjustment LATCH System under Lower 3.
Page 52: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Seat Cushion Tilt Feature Power Seat Adjustment Power Driver Seat Adjustment To adjust the power seatback: Tilt the top of the control If available, move the lever up or rearward to recline. down to raise or lower the front of Tilt the top of the control forward To adjust a power driver seat, the seat cushion.
Page 53: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks If necessary, move the safety belt out of the way to access Power Lumbar the lever. Warning 2. Move the seatback to the If either seatback is not locked, it desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback could move forward in a sudden in place.
Page 54: Heated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Warning Warning (Continued) Sitting in a reclined position when heat, such as a blanket, cushion, the vehicle is in motion can be cover, or similar item. This may dangerous. Even when buckled cause the seat heater to up, the safety belts cannot do overheat.
Page 55: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints The heated seat indicator lights on Rear Seats Press to heat the driver or the control do not turn on during a passenger seat cushion and Either side of the rear seatback can remote start. seatback. be folded. The temperature performance of an Press the control once for the To fold the rear seatbacks:...
Page 56 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. 1. Make sure the safety belt is in the guide on the top of the seatback.
Page 57: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Warning Warning (Continued) This section of the manual If the seatback is not locked, it passengers to ride in any area of describes how to use safety belts could move forward in a sudden the vehicle that is not equipped properly.
Page 58: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints When riding in a vehicle, you travel Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why It is very important for all occupants as fast as the vehicle does. If the should I have to wear safety to buckle up. Statistics show that vehicle stops suddenly, you keep unbelted people are hurt more often belts?
Page 59: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints pelvic bones and you would be Lap-Shoulder Belt The lap-shoulder belt may lock less likely to slide under the lap if you pull the belt across you All seating positions in the vehicle belt. If you slid under it, the belt very quickly.
Page 60 Seats and Restraints Pull up on the latch plate to 5. To make the lap part tight, pull Before a door is closed, be sure the make sure it is secure. If the up on the shoulder belt. safety belt is out of the way. If a belt is not long enough, see door is slammed against a safety Safety Belt Extender 0 61.
Page 61: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints moderate to severe frontal, near Safety Belt Use During frontal, or rear crash if the threshold Pregnancy conditions for pretensioner activation are met. Safety belt Safety belts work for everyone, pretensioners can also help tighten including pregnant women. Like all the safety belts in a side crash or a occupants, they are more likely to rollover event.
Page 62: Safety Belt Extender
Seats and Restraints that the fetus will not be hurt in a anchorages are all working properly. Warning (Continued) crash. For pregnant women, as for Look for any other loose or anyone, the key to making safety damaged safety belt system parts rinse safety belt webbing only belts effective is wearing them that might keep a safety belt system...
Page 63: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System All vehicle airbags have the word safety belts may not be necessary. AIRBAG on the trim or on a label The vehicle has the following But the safety belt assemblies that near the deployment opening.
Page 64 Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things Warning Warning to know about the airbag system: Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, Warning force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag when an eye, anyone who is up it inflates can be seriously injured You can be severely injured or...
Page 65: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The driver knee airbag is below the Driver Side Shown, Passenger steering column. The front outboard Side Similar passenger knee airbag is below the The driver and front outboard The driver frontal airbag is in the glove box.
Page 66: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints predict how severe a crash is likely Warning (Continued) to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the clear. Do not put anything occupants. The vehicle has between an occupant and an electronic sensors that help the airbag, and do not attach or put airbag system determine the anything on the steering wheel...
Page 67: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags are not intended to of the impact. In addition, these How Does an Airbag inflate during vehicle rollovers, in roof-rail airbags are designed to Restrain? rear impacts, or in many side inflate during a rollover or in a impacts.
Page 68: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
Seats and Restraints But airbags would not help in many prevent the driver from seeing out of The feature may also activate, types of collisions, primarily the windshield or being able to steer without airbag inflation, after an because the occupant's motion is the vehicle, nor does it prevent event that exceeds a predetermined not toward those airbags.
Page 69: Passenger Sensing System
Seats and Restraints Additional windshield breakage may Passenger Sensing The passenger sensing system also occur from the front outboard works with sensors that are part of System passenger airbag. the front outboard passenger seat. The vehicle has a passenger The sensors are designed to detect Airbags are designed to inflate the presence of a properly seated sensing system for the front...
Page 70 Seats and Restraints that the airbags are off. See Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 105. airbag inflates. This is because secure child restraints in the rear The passenger sensing system is the back of the rear-facing child seat.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3. Remove any additional items The passenger sensing system may Warning from the seat such as blankets, or may not turn off the airbag(s) for cushions, seat covers, seat a child in a child restraint depending If the airbag readiness light ever heaters, or seat massagers.
Page 72 Seats and Restraints to detect that person and enable the A thick layer of additional material, Warning front outboard passenger frontal such as a blanket or cushion, airbag and knee airbag: or aftermarket equipment such as If the front outboard passenger seat covers, seat heaters, and seat 1.
Page 73: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Seats and Restraints passenger airbag(s) while a Servicing the Adding Equipment to the child restraint or child occupant Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle is on the seat. If the passenger airbag(s) are turned on, the on Airbags affect how the vehicle Adding accessories that change the indicator will be lit.
Page 74: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints covers, upholstery, or trim; or with reason, call Customer Assistance. Replacing Airbag System GM covers, upholstery, or trim See Customer Assistance Parts after a Crash designed for a different vehicle. Any Offices 0 322. object, such as an aftermarket seat Warning Airbag System Check heater or a comfort-enhancing pad...
Page 75: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that Can proper safety belt fit be come with the booster seat state the maintained for the length of the weight and height limitations for that trip? If yes, continue. If no, Older Children booster.
Page 76: Infants And Young Children
Seats and Restraints In a crash, children who are not Warning (Continued) buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be That could cause serious or fatal thrown out of the vehicle. Older injuries. The shoulder belt should children need to use safety belts go over the shoulder and across properly.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints restraints. In fact, the law in every Every time infants and young state in the United States and in children ride in vehicles, they should every Canadian province says have the protection provided by children up to some age must be appropriate child restraints.
Page 78 Seats and Restraints restraint will have a label saying Warning (Continued) that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. the hip bones, as it should. The restraint manufacturer Instead, it may settle up around instructions that come with the the child's abdomen. In a crash, restraint state the weight and the belt would apply force on a height limitations for a particular...
Page 79: Child Restraint Systems
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 80: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints important, so if they are not Securing the Child Within the Warning (Continued) available, obtain a replacement Child Restraint copy from the manufacturer. restraint properly in the vehicle Keep in mind that an unsecured Warning using the vehicle safety belt or child restraint can move around in a LATCH system, following the A child can be seriously injured or...
Page 81: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Seats and Restraints child restraint prevents access to or Warning Warning (Continued) interferes with the routing of the safety belt. A child in a rear-facing child the front seat, always move the Wherever a child restraint is restraint can be seriously injured front passenger seat as far back installed, be sure to secure the child or killed if the front passenger...
Page 82 Seats and Restraints attachments. LATCH-compatible child restraint. A child restraint must Lower Anchors rear-facing and forward-facing child never be attached using only the top seats can be properly installed tether. using either the LATCH anchors or The LATCH anchorage system can the vehicle s safety belts.
Page 83 Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints that have a : Seating positions with two top tether are designed for use with lower anchors. or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be...
Page 84 Seats and Restraints restraint system or infant restraint Warning system secured in a rear seating position. See Where to Put the To reduce the risk of serious or Restraint 0 79 for additional fatal injuries during a crash, do information. not attach more than one child Securing a Child Restraint restraint to a single anchor.
Page 85 Seats and Restraints seating position does not have Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) lower anchors, secure the child restraint with the top tether and wrapped around a child s neck. Do not fold the rear seatback the safety belts. Refer to the If the shoulder belt is locked and when the seat is occupied.
Page 86 Seats and Restraints 2. If the child restraint If you are using a single manufacturer recommends that tether in a rear outboard the top tether be attached, seating position with an attach and tighten the top adjustable head restraint, tether to the top tether anchor, raise the head restraint if equipped.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints head restraint has been If you are using a dual removed, route the dual tether in the rear center tether over the seatback. seating position, route the dual tether over the headrest. 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place.
Page 88: Replacing Latch System Parts
Seats and Restraints 1. Insert the head restraint posts Warning Warning (Continued) into the holes in the top of the seatback. The notches on the With head restraints that are not see your dealer to have the posts must face the driver side installed and adjusted properly, system inspected and any of the vehicle.
Page 89 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH restraint. Secure the child in the system, see Lower Anchors and child restraint when and as the Tethers for Children (LATCH instructions say. System) 0 80 for how and where to If more than one child restraint install the child restraint using needs to be installed in the rear...
Page 90 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 80. 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place.
Page 91: Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) (Front Passenger Seat) passenger frontal airbag inflates. front passenger seat as far back This vehicle has airbags. A rear This is because the back of the as it will go. It is better to secure seat is a safer place to secure a rear-facing child restraint would the child restraint in a rear seat.
Page 92 Seats and Restraints When using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position, follow the instructions that came with the child restraint and the following instructions: 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint.
Page 93 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. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of...
Page 94: Storage
Storage Storage Storage Glove Box Compartments Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..93 Instrument Panel Storage ..93 Do not store heavy or sharp Glove Box ..... 93 objects in storage compartments.
Page 95: Center Console Storage
Storage Cupholders Center Console Storage To reinstall the shelf, slide it into the side guides (1) and push back until it engages into the rear panel (2). There are two cupholders in the The armrest is adjustable. Lift the center console with a removable lever to move it forward or rearward.
Page 96 Storage The armrest must be in the rearward position to open it. Lift the lever and then lift up on the armrest to access the storage area. If equipped, there is a USB port and auxiliary input jack inside the storage area.
Page 97: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Charging System Light ..106 Vehicle Messages Malfunction Indicator Lamp Vehicle Messages ... . 117 Controls (Check Engine Light) ..106 Battery Voltage and Charging Brake System Warning Messages .
Page 98: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Controls Steering Wheel Controls Universal Remote System ..129 Universal Remote System Steering Wheel Programming ....129 Adjustment Universal Remote System Operation .
Page 99: Heated Steering Wheel
Instruments and Controls The steering wheel takes about (Source) : Press to select three minutes to start heating. an audio source. Move the thumbwheel up or down to Horn select the next or previous favorite radio station, CD, or MP3 track. Press on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn.
Page 100: Compass
Instruments and Controls activated. See Washer Fluid 0 245 If the windshield wiper lever is then will automatically determine when a for information on filling the moved to off before the driver door GPS signal is restored and provide windshield washer fluid reservoir. is opened or within 10 minutes, the a heading again.
Page 101: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls 5. To save the time and return to the Time screen button to There is one accessory power outlet the Time and Date menu, press display other options within that on the center stack below the BACK at any time or press feature.
Page 102: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, Warning Lights, be sure to follow the installation Gauges, and instructions included with the equipment. See Add-On Electrical Indicators Equipment 0 226. Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong Caution before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or Hanging heavy equipment from...
Page 103: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Cluster Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 104: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls Speedometer An arrow on the fuel gauge Caution indicates the side of the vehicle the The speedometer shows the vehicle fuel door is on. If the engine is operated with the speed in kilometers per hour (km/h) When the fuel is low, a message rpm s in the warning area at the and miles per hour (mph).
Page 105: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Instruments and Controls The gauge takes a few seconds If the vehicle has been operated If the driver safety belt is buckled, to stabilize after the ignition is under normal driving conditions, pull neither the light nor the chime turned on, and will go back to comes on.
Page 106: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls The front passenger safety belt The airbag readiness light comes on reminder light and chime may turn for several seconds when the on if an object is put on the seat vehicle is started. If the light does such as a briefcase, handbag, not come on then, have it fixed grocery bag, laptop, or other...
Page 107: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls If, after several seconds, both status The charging system light comes on is working when the ignition is in indicator lights remain on, or if there briefly when the ignition is turned ON/RUN with the engine not are no lights at all, there may be a on, but the engine is not running, as running for Key Access or in Service...
Page 108 Instruments and Controls system and increase vehicle Poor fuel quality can cause Caution (Continued) emissions. Diagnosis and service inefficient engine operation and may be required. poor driveability, which may go run smoothly. This could lead to away once the engine is warmed To help prevent damage, reduce costly repairs that might not be up.
Page 109: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls not used to perform an Emissions See your dealer if the vehicle will Inspection/Maintenance test or to not pass or cannot be made ready service the vehicle may affect for the test. vehicle operation See Add-On Brake System Warning Electrical Equipment 0 226.
Page 110: Electric Parking Brake
Instruments and Controls push or go closer to the floor. Driver Information Center (DIC). Antilock Brake System It might also take longer to stop. See Brake System Messages 0 118 (ABS) Warning Light If the light is still on, have the for more information.
Page 111: Lane Departure Warning
Instruments and Controls have antilock brakes and there is a Vehicle Ahead Indicator The traction off light comes on when problem with the regular brakes. the Traction Control System (TCS) See Brake System Warning has been turned off by pressing and Light 0 108.
Page 112: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Instruments and Controls This light comes on when the If the light is on and not flashing, the When the Light Is On Steady StabiliTrak system is turned off. TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak This indicates that one or more of If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction system have been disabled.
Page 113: Engine Oil Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it The low fuel warning light comes on means that oil is not flowing through and a chime sounds when the the engine properly. The vehicle vehicle is low on fuel.
Page 114: High-Beam On Light
Instruments and Controls High-Beam On Light The light goes out when the front For vehicles with cruise control, the fog lamps are turned off. See Front cruise control light is white when the Fog Lamps 0 135 for more cruise control is on and ready, and information.
Page 115: Information Displays
Instruments and Controls Information Displays vehicle system information, and page as you scroll through the warning messages if a system items. This shows where each problem is detected. page is in the menu. Driver Information The bottom of the DIC display 3.
Page 116 Instruments and Controls Digital Speedometer Average Fuel Economy Average Vehicle Speed The speedometer shows how fast This display shows the approximate This display shows the average the vehicle is moving in either average liters per 100 kilometers speed of the vehicle in kilometers kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles (L/100 km) or miles per gallon per hour (km/h) or miles per...
Page 117 Instruments and Controls Navigation displays on the cluster and DIC to Schedule in this manual. See either metric or English (US) Maintenance Schedule 0 305 for This display is used for the measurements. more information. Navigation System Turn-by-Turn guidance. See the infotainment Remember, the Remaining Oil Life Tire Pressure manual, if the vehicle has...
Page 118: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls is a problem with the battery Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and charging system, the DIC will Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC display a message indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE Compass some action that may be needed to This message displays when the correct a condition.
Page 119: Brake System Messages
Instruments and Controls Brake System Messages SERVICE PARKING BRAKE HOOD OPEN This message is displayed when This message will display when the BRAKE FLUID LOW there is a problem with the electric hood is open. Close the hood This message is displayed when the parking brake.
Page 120: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED Engine Oil Messages IDLE ENGINE Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too ENGINE TEMP engine oil needs to be changed.
Page 121: Engine Power Messages
Instruments and Controls Engine Power Messages Key and Lock Messages Transmitter Battery under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED NO REMOTE DETECTED Operation 0 27. This message displays when the This message displays when the Object Detection System vehicle's engine power is reduced.
Page 122: Ride Control System
Instruments and Controls LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM SERVICE BLIND ZONE ALERT Ride Control System UNAVAILABLE SYSTEM Messages If your vehicle has the Lane If this message appears, there is a SERVICE TRACTION Departure Warning (LDW) system, problem with the SBZA system. CONTROL this message may display if the If the message persists after...
Page 123: Security Messages
Instruments and Controls TRACTION CONTROL OFF TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE Transmission Messages This message displays when the This message displays when the SERVICE TRANSMISSION Traction Control System (TCS) is system is learning new tires. See This message displays if there is a turned off.
Page 124: Washer Fluid Messages
Instruments and Controls Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle Using the Touch Screen Press a screen feature to: Personalization WASHER FLUID LOW ADD View more feature options. FLUID Use the audio system controls to Enable or disable the feature. access the personalization menus This message may display when the for customizing vehicle features.
Page 125 Instruments and Controls Radio Settings Radio Favorites Select to enable or disable. Phone Settings RDS Options XM Channel Art Navigation Settings XM Categories This feature turns the XM Audio page background on the XM Display Settings Software Versions Menu Channel display on and off. Vehicle Settings Auto Volume Select to enable or disable.
Page 126 Instruments and Controls Text Scroll Freeze Phone Settings or Pairing a Phone/Device in Bluetooth in the infotainment RDS Text Select and depending on the radio manual. the following may display: Navigation Settings Device List Select to turn RDS on or off. See See Navigation Settings in Pair Device RDS (Radio Data System) in...
Page 127 Instruments and Controls Customize Map Settings Auto Fan Speed This feature allows the selection of See Map Settings in Configure This selection is available on what icons will be on the first Menu in the infotainment manual. vehicles with the Automatic Climate Home Page.
Page 128 Instruments and Controls Auto Rear Defog Side Blind Zone Alert Select Off, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, or 2 Minutes. When on, this feature turns on the Park Assist rear defogger at vehicle start when Power Door Locks This allows the Parking Assist the interior temperature is cold and feature to be turned on or off.
Page 129 Instruments and Controls Delayed Door Lock Remote Lock Feedback Passive Door Lock When on, this feature will delay the This allows selection of what This allows passive locking to be locking of the doors. See Delayed feedback is provided when turned on or off and selects Locking 0 35.
Page 130: Universal Remote System Programming
Instruments and Controls Universal Remote reverse feature. This includes any Programming the Universal garage door opener model Remote System System manufactured before April 1, 1982. For questions or help programming Read these instructions completely See Radio Frequency the Universal Remote system, call before programming the Universal Statement 0 330.
Page 131 Instruments and Controls the indicator light changes from for five seconds. If the light 5. Press and release the Learn or a slow to a rapid flash. Then stays on or the garage door Smart button. Step 6 must be release both buttons.
Page 132: Universal Remote System Operation
Instruments and Controls Radio Signals for Canada and Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single Some Gate Operators Universal Remote System Operation Button For questions or programming help Using the Universal Remote call 1-800-355-3515 or see To reprogram any of the system System www.homelink.com.
Page 133: Lighting
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting (Parking Lamps) : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting (Headlamps) : Turns on the Exterior Lamp Controls ..132 headlamps together with the parking Headlamp High/Low-Beam lamps and instrument panel lights.
Page 134: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting Fully functional daytime running When it is bright enough outside, (Headlamp High/Low-Beam lamps are required on all vehicles the headlamps go off and the DRL Changer) : Push the turn signal first sold in Canada. come on. lever away from you and release to turn the high beams on.
Page 135: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting bright as usual. Make sure the Hazard Warning Flashers instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 136. Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on, and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the headlamps, parking lamps, and other exterior lamps...
Page 136: Turn And Lane-Change
Lighting Turn and Lane-Change burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not If the high-beam headlamps are burned out, check the fuse. See turned on, the fog lamps will turn off. Signals Fuses and Circuit Breakers 0 255. If the high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will turn Front Fog Lamps back on again.
Page 137: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps Reading Lamps The courtesy lamps come on There are front and rear reading Instrument Panel automatically when any door is lamps. Illumination Control opened and the dome lamp is in the door position. Dome Lamps The front reading lamps are located in the overhead console.
Page 138: Lighting Features
Lighting Lighting Features exterior lamps and dome lamps remain on after the door is closed for a set amount of time, then Entry Lighting automatically turn off. Some exterior lamps and most of For vehicles with Keyless Access, the interior lamps turn on briefly at the exterior lamps automatically turn night or in areas with limited lighting on when a door is opened after the...
Page 139: Exterior Lighting Battery
Lighting If some interior lamps are left on and the ignition is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after some time. Exterior Lighting Battery Saver The exterior lamps turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off, if the parking lamps or headlamps have been manually left on.
Page 140: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Infotainment Trademarks and License Introduction Agreements System Trademarks and License Infotainment Agreements ....166 Base radio information is included in this manual. See the infotainment Introduction manual for information on other Infotainment .
Page 141: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Infotainment System functions may gray out when they Theft-Deterrent Feature are unavailable. Many infotainment The theft-deterrent feature works by features are also available through learning a portion of the Vehicle the instrument cluster and steering Identification Number (VIN) to the wheel controls.
Page 142: Overview (Radio With Cd)
Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD) CD: Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track. /VOL (Power/Volume) Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. (Next/Forward) Radio: Seeks the next station. CD: Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track.
Page 143: Operation
Infotainment System 10. INFO (Information) 14. TONE Automatic Switch-Off Radio: Shows available Opens the tone menu. If the infotainment system has been information about the turned on after the ignition is turned 15. CD Slot current station. off, the system will turn off Insert a CD.
Page 144 Infotainment System Confirm a set value. Submenus 2. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to confirm the setting. Turn a system setting on or off. An arrow on the right-hand edge of the menu indicates that it has a Turning a Function On or Off Turn to: submenu with other options.
Page 145 Infotainment System 3. Select Radio Favorites. Press BACK to delete the last Press BACK to go back to the character in the sequence or press Tone Settings menu. 4. Select the number of available and hold to delete the entire favorite pages.
Page 146: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System Maximum Startup Volume Radio : Press to search for stations. The maximum volume played when the radio is first turned on can AM-FM Radio FAV 1-2-3 : Press to open the be set. favorites list and select the For radios with CD and touch favorites page.
Page 147 Infotainment System Selecting a Station 2. Select AM or FM Station List. 4. Select the station. All receivable stations in the The category lists are updated when Seek Tuning current reception area are the station lists are updated. If the radio station is not known: displayed.
Page 148 Infotainment System Audio system settings or features Finding a Station 1. Press the RADIO/BAND button can be customized for: until the desired band is Select a band such as AM, FM, selected. Auto Volume or SiriusXM (if equipped). 2. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to Maximum Start Up Volume Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to find the station.
Page 149: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System Autostore Stations Radio Data System (RDS) program type (PTY) for current programming and the name of the AS 1-2 (Autostore) : Autostore The audio system has RDS. RDS program being broadcast. searches and stores six FM and features are available for use only six AM stations with the strongest on FM stations that broadcast RDS Satellite Radio...
Page 150 Infotainment System 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.), and Selecting the SiriusXM Band Selecting a SiriusXM Channel www.xmradio.ca or 1-877-209-0079 Press the RADIO/BAND button to SiriusXM channels can be selected (Canada). choose between AM, FM, and XM. by using , the TUNE/ The last channel played in that band Control Buttons MENU knob, or the TUNE/MENU begins to play when that band is...
Page 151: Radio Reception
Infotainment System 2. Select XM Category List. Radio Reception lines interfere with radio reception. When this happens, try reducing the 3. Select the category. Frequency interference and static treble on the radio. can occur during normal radio 4. Select the channel. SiriusXM Satellite Radio reception if items such as phone Storing a SiriusXM Channel as...
Page 152: Multi-Band Antenna
Infotainment System in the glass. If the inside surface is Audio Players Caution (Continued) damaged, it could interfere with radio reception. For proper radio CD Player distort the incoming radio reception, the antenna connector reception. Any damage caused to needs to be properly attached to the For radios with CD and touch the backglass antenna due to post on the glass.
Page 153 Infotainment System To avoid damage to the CD player: TUNE/MENU : Turn this knob to Press to select the display the track list. Press to select previous or next track. Do not use scratched or the track from the list. The system damaged discs.
Page 154: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 3. Select the playlist or folder. Error Messages If any error continues, contact your dealer. 4. Select the track. If Disc Read Error displays and/or the disc comes out, it could be for Auxiliary Devices Searching for MP3 Tracks one of the following reasons: The search feature may take some For radios with CD and touch...
Page 155 Infotainment System Adjusting the Volume Connecting and Controlling 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song Titles, Podcasts, an iPod Turn the /VOL knob to adjust the Genres, Audio Books, Not all iPods can be controlled by volume of the infotainment system or Composers.
Page 156 Infotainment System Connecting and Controlling a Shuffle Functionality When a device is not supported, the message No supported data found. PlaysForSure Device (PFD) Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and set You can safely disconnect the or Zune Shuffle Songs (Random) to On device appears.
Page 157: Bluetooth (Overview)
Infotainment System To search for tracks: Phone Review the controls and operation of the infotainment 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. system. Bluetooth (Overview) 2. Select Search. Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. For radios with CD and touch 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, The system may not work with screen, see Bluetooth in the Albums, Song Titles, Genres,...
Page 158 Infotainment System Vehicles with a Bluetooth system How to Speak : Speak clearly in a (Mute/End Call) : Press to can use a Bluetooth-capable cell calm and natural voice. end a call, reject a call, or cancel an phone with a Hands-Free Profile to operation.
Page 159: Controls)
Infotainment System Bluetooth (Infotainment Up to five cell phones can be 4. Select Pair Device (Phone). paired to the Bluetooth system. A four-digit Personal Controls) Identification Number (PIN) The pairing process is disabled For radios with CD and touch appears on the display. The when the vehicle is moving.
Page 160 Infotainment System 3. Select Bluetooth. If delete is selected, the 3. Search through the list by highlighted phone will be selecting the letter group the 4. Select Device List. deleted. phone book entry begins with, Deleting a Paired Phone or press the TUNE/MENU Making a Call Using button to scroll through the 1.
Page 161 Infotainment System Accepting a Call 2. Select Switch Calls from callers that can be added is the menu. limited by your wireless service Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to carrier. Answer and press TUNE/MENU to Conference Calling accept the call. Ending a Call Conference calling and three-way Declining a Call calling must be supported on the...
Page 162: Recognition)
Infotainment System 2. Enter the character sequence. vehicle before it can be used. See If multiple paired cell phones are See Entering a Character your cell phone manufacturer's user within range of the system, the Sequence in Operation 0 142. guide for Bluetooth functions before system connects to the first pairing the cell phone.
Page 163 Infotainment System on the cell phone to enter the Deleting a Paired Phone 3. Say Change phone. PIN provided in Step 3. After If the phone name you want to If another cell phone is the PIN is successfully entered, delete is unknown, see Listing All found, the response will be the system prompts you to...
Page 164 Infotainment System Delete All Name Tags : This Using the Delete All Name Tags 1. Press . The system command deletes all stored name Command responds Ready, followed by tags in the Hands-Free Calling a tone. This command deletes all stored Directory and the Destinations name tags in the Hands-Free 2.
Page 165 Infotainment System Dial or Call : The dial or call After each digit is entered, the Using the Redial Command command can be used system repeats back the digit it 1. Press . The system interchangeably to dial a phone heard followed by a tone.
Page 166 Infotainment System Muting a Call To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth Press again to return to System from a Cell Phone the original call. During a call, all sounds from inside During a call with the audio on the the vehicle can be muted so that the To ignore the incoming call, no person on the other end of the call cell phone, press...
Page 167 Infotainment System The cell phone's normal prompt Clearing the System Trademarks and messages will go through their cycle Unless information is deleted out of License Agreements according to the phone's operating the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it instructions. will be retained indefinitely. This FCC Information includes all saved name tags in the Dual Tone Multi-Frequency...
Page 168 Infotainment System iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and Explicit Language Notice: Channels iPod touch are trademarks of Apple with frequent explicit language are Inc., registered in the U.S. and other indicated with an XL preceding the countries. channel name. Channel blocking is available for SiriusXM Satellite Radio receivers by notifying SiriusXM:...
Page 169 Infotainment System General Requirements: content delivery. For more Regarding the use of Gracenote information, visit Music Recognition Service, when 1. A License Agreement from www.gracenote.com. this product is used, it is necessary SiriusXM is required for any to agree to the following articles. product that incorporates CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music SiriusXM Technology and/or for...
Page 170 Infotainment System YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR The Gracenote service uses a Gracenote is not obligated to EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE unique identifier to track queries for provide you with new enhanced or GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR statistical purposes. additional data types or categories GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT that Gracenote may provide in the The purpose of a randomly...
Page 171: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Control System ... . . 170 this system.
Page 172 Climate Controls Automatic Operation English units can be changed to (Floor) : Air is directed to the metric units through the Driver floor outlets. The system automatically controls Information Center (DIC). See the fan speed, air delivery, air (Vent) : Air is directed to the Driver Information Center conditioning, and recirculation in instrument panel outlets.
Page 173 Climate Controls operation. To turn Auto Defog off or For vehicles with heated outside (Air Conditioning) : Press to on, see "Climate and Air Quality" rearview mirrors, they turn on when turn the automatic air conditioning under Vehicle the rear window defogger button is on or off.
Page 174: Air Vents
Climate Controls Remote Start Climate Control Sensors Air Vents Operation : For vehicles with the The solar sensor, located on top of Use the louvers located on the air remote vehicle start feature, the the instrument panel near the vents to change the direction of the climate control system may run windshield, monitors the solar heat.
Page 175: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Climate Controls Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter reduces dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Maintenance Schedule 0 305. See your dealer regarding replacement of the filter.
Page 176: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting out of Park ... 194 Parking Assist ....211 Parking .
Page 177: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Driving Information Become familiar with vehicle Refer to the infotainment manual for features before driving, such as more information on using that programming favorite radio system, including pairing and using Distracted Driving stations and adjusting climate a cell phone control and seat settings.
Page 178: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Average driver reaction time is Steering Warning about three-quarters of a second. In Electric Power Steering that time, a vehicle moving at Drinking and then driving is very 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m The vehicle has electric power dangerous.
Page 179: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Curve Tips Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Take curves at a reasonable speed. Loss of Control Reduce speed before entering a Skidding curve. There are three types of skids that Maintain a reasonable steady correspond to the vehicle's three speed through the curve.
Page 180: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating The vehicle may straighten out. Driving on Wet Roads Warning (Continued) Be ready for a second skid if it Rain and wet roads can reduce occurs. occupants could drown. Do not vehicle traction and affect your Slow down and adjust your ignore police warnings and be ability to stop and accelerate.
Page 181: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating Keep the windshield washer fluid Pay attention to special road Warning (Continued) reservoir filled. signs (e.g., falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, Have good tires with proper Shift the transmission to a lower passing or no-passing zones) tread depth.
Page 182 Driving and Operating than when on dry pavement. Warning Warning (Continued) See Antilock Brake System (ABS) 0 201. Snow can trap engine exhaust the fan speed to the highest Allow greater following distance setting. See Climate under the vehicle. This may and watch for slippery spots.
Page 183: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck between R (Reverse) and a low properly carry: the Tire and forward gear, spinning the wheels Loading Information label and Slowly and cautiously spin the as little as possible. To prevent the Certification label. wheels to free the vehicle when transmission wear, wait until the stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
Page 184 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information equipment tires (3) and the Subtract the combined Label recommended cold tire inflation weight of the driver and pressures (4). For more passengers from XXX kg or information on tires and inflation XXX lbs. see Tires 0 262 and Tire The resulting figure equals Pressure 0 269.
Page 185 Driving and Operating If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. See Trailer Towing (2.0L Engine) 0 224 or Trailer Towing (Except 2.0L Engine) 0 224 for important Example 1...
Page 186 Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers, Warning and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a Certification Label sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the cargo area of the vehicle.
Page 187: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating Starting and Pressing the button cycles it through Caution (Continued) three modes: ACC/ACCESSORY, Operating ON/RUN/START, and Stopping the breaking-in guideline every Engine/OFF. time you get new brake New Vehicle Break-In The transmitter must be in the linings. vehicle for the system to operate.
Page 188 Driving and Operating If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber ignition will return to ACC/ This can be done while the Indicator Light) : This mode allows ACCESSORY and the Driver vehicle is moving.
Page 189: Ignition Positions
Driving and Operating be required for emission inspection The ignition switch has four different This is the only position from which purposes. With the vehicle off, and positions. the key can be removed. This locks the brake pedal not applied, the ignition and automatic pressing and holding the button for transmission.
Page 190 Driving and Operating verify the proper operation of the The key lock release is always Warning malfunction indicator lamp as may functional except in the case of an be required for emission inspection uncharged or low voltage (less than Turning off the vehicle while purposes.
Page 191: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating Starting the Engine Manual Transmission 2. If the engine does not start after five to 10 seconds, The shift lever should be in Neutral Place the transmission in the especially in very cold weather and the parking brake engaged. proper gear.
Page 192: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating ENGINE START/STOP button transmission gently until the oil Caution (Continued) with the brake pedal applied. warms up and lubricates all When the engine begins moving parts. battery. Wait at least 15 seconds cranking, let go of the button. between each try, to let the Engine Heater The idle speed will go down as...
Page 193: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating cord is located on the front of 4. Before starting the engine, be Warning (Continued) the engine, on the driver side sure to unplug and store the of the vehicle. cord as it was before to keep it Failure to use the away from moving engine Check the heater cord for...
Page 194: Shifting Into Park
Driving and Operating the radio will continue to work for Torque Lock Warning (Continued) 10 minutes, or until the driver door is Torque lock is when the weight of opened or the key is removed from the vehicle puts too much force on It is dangerous to get out of the the ignition.
Page 195: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating Shifting out of Park If the shift lever cannot be moved slope. On a level surface or an out of P (Park): uphill slope, use 1 (First) gear. Automatic Transmission Firmly apply the parking brake. Turn 1. Apply and maintain the regular Shift Lock the wheels toward the curb for a brakes.
Page 196: Engine Exhaust
Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle Warning (Continued) While Parked There are holes or openings Warning It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not monoxide (CO), which cannot be...
Page 197: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating Automatic Warning (Continued) Transmission could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into Park 0 193. Make sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before starting the engine.
Page 198 Driving and Operating Going about 56 km/h (35 mph) or Caution Warning (Continued) more, push the accelerator all the way down. Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle could move very rapidly. vehicle is moving forward could You could lose control and hit Caution damage the transmission.
Page 199: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating Manual Mode DSC allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a Driver Shift Control (DSC) manual transmission. To use the DSC feature: Caution Driving with the engine at a high rpm without upshifting while using Driver Shift Control (DSC), could damage the vehicle.
Page 200: Manual Transmission
Driving and Operating shift to the next lower gear if the Manual Transmission Caution engine rpm is too high, nor to the next higher gear when the maximum Do not rest your foot on the clutch engine rpm is reached. pedal while driving or while If shifting is prevented for any stopped.
Page 201 Driving and Operating same way you do for 2 (Second). To stop, let up on the accelerator Caution Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as pedal and press the brake pedal. you press the accelerator pedal. For Just before the vehicle stops, press Shifting to R (Reverse) while the the best fuel economy, use 6 (Sixth) the clutch pedal and the brake...
Page 202: System (Abs)
Driving and Operating Brakes avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS computer senses the wheels are Do not pump the brakes. Just hold slowing down. If one of the wheels Antilock Brake the brake pedal down firmly and let is about to stop rolling, the computer ABS work.
Page 203 Driving and Operating The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) The red parking brake status light The vehicle may automatically apply switch is on the center console. The will flash and then stay on once the the EPB in some situations when EPB can always be activated, even the vehicle is not moving.
Page 204: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating brake status light is off. If either light intended direction. In this case, the driving situation dictates. The stays on after release is attempted, there is no need to push the switch Brake Assist feature will see your dealer. automatically disengage when the to release the EPB.
Page 205: Ride Control Systems
Driving and Operating A pop noise might be heard when Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the the brakes release. This is normal. driver in keeping the vehicle on the It will not activate if the vehicle is in intended path.
Page 206 Driving and Operating 2. Turn the engine off and wait To turn off only TCS, press and 15 seconds. release the button. The traction 3. Start the engine. off light displays in the instrument cluster. The appropriate message Drive the vehicle. If comes on will display in the DIC.
Page 207: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on Cruise Control See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 204. If a collision again, press and release the The cruise control lets the vehicle alert occurs when cruise control is button. The traction off light maintain a speed of about 40 km/h activated, cruise control is StabiliTrak OFF light...
Page 208 Driving and Operating RES/+ (Resume/Accel) : If there is 3. Move the thumbwheel down Move the thumbwheel up toward a set speed in memory, move the toward SET/ and release it. RES/+ and hold it until the thumbwheel up briefly to resume to desired speed is reached, then 4.
Page 209: Rear Vision Camera (Rvc)
Driving and Operating briefly. For each press, the accelerator pedal to maintain the Driver Assistance vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h vehicle speed. When going Systems (1 mph) slower. downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your The speedometer reading can be Rear Vision speed down.
Page 210 Driving and Operating An image appears on the Assist Symbols Unavailable may Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) infotainment screen when the display if RPA has been disabled On vehicles with the RCTA, a vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). and the symbols have been warning triangle with a left or right The infotainment screen goes to the turned on.
Page 211 Driving and Operating 4. Select Rear Camera Options. The camera is above the license plate. 5. Select Rear Cross Traffic Alert. When a checkmark appears The area displayed by the camera is next to the option, the feature limited. It does not display objects is on.
Page 212: Parking Assist
Driving and Operating The back of the vehicle is in an Turning the System On and Off Warning (Continued) accident. The position and The RPA system can be turned on mounting angle of the camera and off using the infotainment below the bumper or that are too can change or the camera can system controls.
Page 213: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)
Driving and Operating The park assist sensors are Other conditions, such as Warning (Continued) covered by frost or ice. Frost or vibrations from a jackhammer or ice can form around and behind the compression of air brakes on stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, the sensors and may not always a very large truck, are affecting or when following a vehicle too...
Page 214 Driving and Operating detected on curves, highway exit Collision Alert Selecting the Alert Timing ramps, or hills, due to poor visibility; or if a vehicle ahead is partially blocked by pedestrians or other objects. FCA will not detect another vehicle ahead until it is completely in the driving lane.
Page 215: Side Blind Zone
Driving and Operating Other Messages SBZA Detection Zones Warning There are messages that may appear on the Driver Information SBZA does not alert the driver to Center (DIC) in the instrument vehicles rapidly approaching cluster to provide information about outside of the side blind zones, FCA.
Page 216 Driving and Operating unsafe to change lanes. Before If SBZA is disabled by the driver, SBZA may not operate when the making a lane change, check the the SBZA mirror displays will not SBZA sensors in the left or right SBZA display, check mirrors, glance light up.
Page 217: Lane Departure Warning (Ldw)
Driving and Operating Lane Departure How the System Works Warning (Continued) Warning (LDW) The LDW camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview not in proper condition; or if If equipped, LDW may help avoid mirror. the sun shines directly into crashes due to unintentional lane the camera.
Page 218: Fuel
Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Fuel rating below 87, as it may cause engine damage and will lower fuel Seem To Work Properly Use of the recommended fuel is an economy. The system may not detect lanes as important part of the proper For vehicles with a 2.0L turbo well when there are:...
Page 219: California Fuel
Driving and Operating vehicle until the fuel is at one-half methylcyclopentadienyl manganese is determined that the condition is tank or less, then refuel with the tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use caused by the type of fuel used, current seasonal fuel. gasolines and/or fuel additives with repairs may not be covered by the MMT as they can reduce spark plug...
Page 220: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating Treatment PLUS is the only Warning (Continued) gasoline additive recommended by General Motors. It is available at Do not re-enter the vehicle your dealer. while pumping fuel. Filling the Tank Keep children away from the fuel pump and never let children pump fuel.
Page 221: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating Warning Caution Warning (Continued) Overfilling the fuel tank by more If a new fuel cap is needed, be Use approved fuel containers. than three clicks of a standard fill sure to get the right type of cap nozzle may cause: from your dealer.
Page 222: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Do not tow a trailer during the Warning (Continued) first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent damage to the engine, axle, General Towing When towing a trailer: or other parts. Information Do not drive with the Then, during the first 800 km liftgate, trunk/hatch, (500 mi) of trailer towing, do not...
Page 223 Driving and Operating Before starting, check all trailer hitch Passing When turning with a trailer, make parts and attachments, safety wider turns than normal so the More passing distance is needed chains, electrical connectors, lamps, trailer will not strike soft shoulders, when towing a trailer.
Page 224 Driving and Operating brakes might have to be used so Parking on Hills 5. Release the brake pedal. much that they would get hot and no Leaving After Parking on a Hill longer work well. Warning 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal The vehicle can tow in D (Drive).
Page 225: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating Check periodically to see that all Weight of the Trailer Ask your dealer for trailering hitch nuts and bolts are tight. information or advice, or write us at How heavy can a trailer safely be? our Customer Assistance Offices. Engine Cooling When Trailer It should never weigh more than See Customer Assistance...
Page 226: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating label. See Vehicle Load Limits Safety Chains 0 182. Make sure not to go over the Always attach chains between the GVW limit for the vehicle, including vehicle and the trailer. Cross the the weight of the trailer tongue. safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue Towing Equipment...
Page 227: Conversions And Add-Ons
Driving and Operating Conversions and Caution Add-Ons Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause Add-On Electrical components to not work and Equipment would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always check Warning with your dealer before adding electrical equipment.
Page 228: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Battery - North America ..248 Instrument Panel Fuse Starter Switch Check ..249 Block ......258 Automatic Transmission Shift Rear Compartment Fuse Lock Control Function...
Page 229: General Information
Vehicle Care Tire Chains ....281 General Information harm. Engine exhaust, many parts If a Tire Goes Flat ... . 281 and systems, many fluids, and For service and parts needs, visit Tire Changing .
Page 230: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle Care airbags, braking, stability, ride and GM Accessories are designed to Vehicle Checks handling, emissions systems, complement and function with other aerodynamics, durability, and systems on the vehicle. See your Doing Your Own electronic systems like antilock dealer to accessorize the vehicle Service Work brakes, traction control, and stability using genuine GM Accessories...
Page 231: Hood
Vehicle Care Keep a record with all parts receipts 1. Pull up on the hood release and list the mileage and the date of handle. It is located inside the any service work performed. See vehicle to the left of the Maintenance Records 0 316.
Page 232 Vehicle Care To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then, lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop by the sleeve from the retainer slot on the underside of the hood and return the prop to its retainer located above the...
Page 233: Overview
Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.0L L4 Engine...
Page 234 Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 239. 2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil 0 235. 3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0 240. 4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil 0 235.
Page 235 Vehicle Care 2.4L L4 Engine...
Page 236: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 239. Engine Oil must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of To ensure proper engine See Engine Compartment Overview View). See Cooling performance and long life, careful 0 232 for the location of the engine System 0 240.
Page 237 Vehicle Care When to Add Engine Oil Engine oils that have been Caution (Continued) approved by GM as meeting the dexos1 specification are marked gets above the cross-hatched with the dexos1 approved logo. See area that shows the proper www.gmdexos.com. operating range, the engine could be damaged.
Page 238: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care the engine at extremely low containing used engine oil. See the When the system has calculated temperatures. When selecting an oil manufacturer's warnings about the that oil life has been diminished, it of the appropriate viscosity grade, it use and disposal of oil products.
Page 239: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care How to Reset the Engine Oil If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Change the fluid at the intervals message comes back on when the listed in Maintenance Schedule Life System vehicle is started, the engine oil life 0 305, and be sure to use the fluid Reset the system whenever the system has not been reset.
Page 240: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care A fluid loss in this system could Do not remove the cap to check the from the vehicle), to release loose indicate a problem. Have the fluid level or to top off the fluid level. dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air system inspected and repaired.
Page 241: Cooling System
Vehicle Care 5. Install the cover by lowering it Warning over the filter and secure with the screws. Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires.
Page 242: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care Engine Coolant Warning The cooling system in the vehicle is Heater and radiator hoses, and filled with DEX-COOL engine other engine parts, can be very coolant. This coolant is designed to hot. Do not touch them. If you do, remain in the vehicle for 5 years or you can be burned.
Page 243 Vehicle Care Checking Coolant Warning (Continued) Caution The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant overheat warning. The engine If improper coolant mixture, level. could catch fire and you or others inhibitors, or additives are used in could be burned.
Page 244 Vehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Coolant Surge Tank under pressure, and if you turn overheat warning. The engine Caution the coolant surge tank pressure could catch fire and you or others even a little they can could be burned.
Page 245: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care upper radiator hose can be felt If the decision is made not to lift the getting hot. Watch out for the hood when this warning appears, engine cooling fan. get service help right away. See Roadside Assistance By this time, the coolant level Program 0 324.
Page 246: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care If Steam Is Coming from the too serious. Sometimes the engine If the warning continues, pull over, can get a little too hot when the stop, and park the vehicle Engine Compartment vehicle: right away. Warning Climbs a long hill on a hot day. If there is no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while Stops after high-speed driving.
Page 247: Brakes
Vehicle Care Open the cap with the washer Caution (Continued) Warning symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. See Engine When using concentrated The brake wear warning sound Compartment Overview 0 232 for washer fluid, follow the means that soon the brakes will reservoir location.
Page 248: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care Brake pads should be replaced as The brake/clutch master cylinder Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid. complete sets. reservoir is filled with GM approved Adding fluid does not correct a leak. DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on If fluid is added when the linings are Brake Pedal Travel the reservoir cap.
Page 249: Battery - North America
Vehicle Care at the specified intervals to prevent Battery - North America Vehicle Storage increased stopping distance. See The original equipment battery is Maintenance Schedule 0 305. Warning maintenance free. Do not remove What to Add the cap and do not add fluid. Batteries have acid that can burn Use only GM approved DOT 3 Refer to the replacement number...
Page 250: Starter Switch Check
Vehicle Care Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Ignition Transmission Shift Lock Control Lock Check Warning Function Check If equipped with a key type ignition, while parked and with the parking When you are doing this brake set, try to turn the ignition to Warning inspection, the vehicle could LOCK/OFF in each shift lever...
Page 251: Wiper Blade Replacement
Vehicle Care Wiper Blade Replacement Warning (Continued) Windshield wiper blades should be roll. Be ready to apply the regular inspected for wear and cracking. brake at once should the vehicle See the Maintenance begin to move. Schedule 0 305. Replacement blades come in Park on a fairly steep hill, with the different types and are removed in vehicle facing downhill.
Page 252: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement Lamps should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs 0 254. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
Page 253: Fog Lamps
Vehicle Care 2. For the driver side bulb, Parking/Turn Signal Lamp 4. Disconnect the electrical remove the windshield washer connector from the fog lamp 1. Open the hood. See bottle filler neck by firmly bulb assembly. Hood 0 230. pulling it straight up and out of 5.
Page 254 Vehicle Care Driver Side Shown, Passenger 5. Pull the trunk deck trim down To replace any one of these bulbs: Side Similar far enough to gain access to 1. Open the trunk. the lamps. 1. Back-Up Lamp 2. Remove the push pins 6.
Page 255: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp 2. Bulb Replacement Bulbs 3. Lamp Assembly Bulb Exterior Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: Number 1. Push the left end of the lamp Back-Up Lamp 921K assembly toward the right. Deck Lid Taillamp 2.
Page 256: Electrical System
Vehicle Care Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers An electrical overload may cause Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the Overload protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right away...
Page 257: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Block To open the fuse block cover, press the clips at the front and back and Engine Compartment Fuse Block rotate the cover up to the side. There is a fuse puller in the engine Fuses Amps Usage...
Page 258 Vehicle Care Fuses Amps Usage Fuses Amps Usage Fuses Amps Usage 7.5A Mirror defogger Rear power 7.5A Door switch window supply/Left Powertrain power window cooling Rear electrical center A/C clutch 7.5A Mass airflow sensor/Pre O2 Canister vent sensor Right Fuel system Battery high-beam control module...
Page 259: Block
Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Fuses Amps Usage Relays Usage Block Rear vision High-beam camera headlamps 7.5A Interior rearview mirror 7.5A Ignition engine EGR/Coolant pump/ control module/ AIR solenoid valve Transmission Engine cooling fan control module (RPO LEA) 7.5A Instrument Engine cooling fan cluster/Fuel (RPO LEA)
Page 260 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Amps Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Driver features shown. power seat Fuses Amps Usage Steering wheel 7.5A Diagnostic controls connector Body control Airbag module Central locking Body control system/ module Tailgate...
Page 261: Rear Compartment Fuse
Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Fuses Amps Usage Block Body control module Relays Usage Trunk open Door security Power outlet The rear compartment fuse block, if equipped, is on the left side of the trunk behind a cover.
Page 262 Vehicle Care Fuses Amps Usage Rear vision camera 7.5A Heated steering wheel Sunroof Heated seats The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Amps Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses Amps Usage Side blind zone alert Rear parking Passive entry/ assist...
Page 263: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Fuses Amps Usage Warning (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose the same danger as Every new GM vehicle has Amplifier overloaded tires. The high-quality tires made by a resulting crash could leading tire manufacturer. See cause serious injury. the warranty manual for Check all tires frequently Relays...
Page 264: All-Season Tires
Vehicle Care and weather conditions. Original for details regarding winter tire Warning (Continued) equipment tires designed to GM's availability and proper tire selection. specific tire performance criteria Also, see Buying New Tires 0 276. Replace any tires that have a TPC specification code With winter tires, there may be have been damaged by molded onto the sidewall.
Page 265: Low-Profile Tires
Vehicle Care Low-Profile Tires Tire Sidewall Labeling (2) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria If the vehicle has P235/45R18 Useful information about a tire is Specification) Original size tires, they are classified as molded into its sidewall. The equipment tires designed to low-profile tires.
Page 266 Vehicle Care week of the year 2010 would (7) Maximum Cold Inflation road tire has lost air and gone have a four-digit DOT date Load Limit Maximum load that flat. If the vehicle has a compact of 0310. can be carried and the spare tire, see Compact Spare maximum pressure needed to Tire 0 289 and If a Tire Goes...
Page 267: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care information on tire pressure and Tire Designations (3) Aspect Ratio A two-digit inflation see Tire number that indicates the tire Tire Size Pressure 0 269. height-to-width measurements. For example, if the tire size The following is an example of a (6) Tire Size A combination of aspect ratio is 60, as shown in...
Page 268: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care Tire Terminology and Bead The tire bead contains Department of Transportation steel wires wrapped by steel (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety Definitions cords that hold the tire onto Standards. The DOT code Air Pressure The amount of the rim. includes the Tire Identification air inside the tire pressing Number (TIN), an alphanumeric...
Page 269 Vehicle Care Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire Normal Occupant Weight tire inflation pressure as shown tire used on light duty trucks and number of occupants a vehicle on the tire placard. See Tire some multipurpose passenger is designed to seat multiplied by Pressure 0 269 and Vehicle vehicles.
Page 270: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care Treadwear Indicators Narrow Vehicle Maximum Load on the Caution bands, sometimes called wear Tire Load on an individual tire bars, that show across the tread due to curb weight, accessory Neither tire underinflation nor of a tire when only 1.6 mm weight, occupant weight, and overinflation is good.
Page 271: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading How to Check Put the valve caps back on the Information label on the vehicle valve stems to keep out dirt and Use a good quality pocket-type indicates the original equipment moisture and prevent leaks. Use gauge to check tire pressure.
Page 272: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care tire inflation pressure label, you not reached the level to trigger alternate tires and wheels allow the should determine the proper tire illumination of the TPMS low tire TPMS to continue to function inflation pressure for those tires.) pressure telltale.
Page 273 Vehicle Care The low tire pressure warning light Caution may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then Tire sealant materials are not all turn off as the vehicle is driven. This the same. A non-approved tire could be an early indicator that the sealant could damage the TPMS air pressure is getting low and...
Page 274 Vehicle Care is corrected. Some of the conditions the sensor matching process is more of the TPMS sensors. The that can cause these to come performed successfully. See TPMS sensor matching process on are: your dealer for service. should also be performed after replacing a spare tire with a road One of the road tires has been Replacement tires or wheels do...
Page 275: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching 7. Press the SET/CLR button matched to the driver side rear process is: again to confirm the selection. tire, and the TPMS sensor matching process is no longer 1. Set the parking brake. The horn sounds twice to active.
Page 276: Tire Rotation
Vehicle Care The tread or sidewall is rotation, check the wheel Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor alignment. See When It Is Time System. See Tire Pressure cracked, cut, or snagged for New Tires 0 276 and Wheel Monitor Operation 0 271. deep enough to show cord or fabric.
Page 277: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care grease on the flat wheel or less of tread remaining. See Tire slow aging. This area should be free Inspection 0 274 of grease, gasoline, or other mounting surface or on the substances that can deteriorate and Tire Rotation 0 275. wheel nuts or bolts.
Page 278 Vehicle Care vehicle, including brake system necessary to replace only one Warning performance, ride and handling, axle set of worn tires, place the traction control, and tire new tires on the rear axle. Mixing tires of different sizes, pressure monitoring brands, or types may cause Winter tires with the same speed performance.
Page 279: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care load range, speed rating, and traction control, electronic stability Traffic Safety Administration control, or All-Wheel Drive, the construction (radial) as the (NHTSA), which grades tires by performance of these systems can original tires. treadwear, traction, and also be affected. temperature performance.
Page 280 Vehicle Care Quality grades can be found norm due to variations in driving to the generation of heat and its where applicable on the tire habits, service practices and ability to dissipate heat when sidewall between tread shoulder differences in road tested under controlled and maximum section width.
Page 281: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care Wheel Alignment and Tire Some aluminum wheels can be Caution repaired. See your dealer if any of Balance these conditions exist. The wrong wheel can also cause The tires and wheels were aligned Your dealer will know the kind of problems with bearing life, brake and balanced at the factory to wheel that is needed.
Page 282: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat Warning It is unusual for a tire to blow out Warning Driving on a flat tire will cause while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire. are maintained properly. See Tires Do not use tire chains.
Page 283 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) be badly injured or killed if the 2. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack manual transmission in is provided with the vehicle, only 1 (First) or R (Reverse).
Page 284: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care Tire Changing tether (2) from the stow rod, Removing the Flat Tire and the tool bag (3) containing the Installing the Spare Tire Removing the Spare Tire and wheel wrench and wheel This vehicle may have aluminum Tools blocks, and the spare tire (4).
Page 285 Vehicle Care If needed, use the flat end of the 6. If you have a coin/pierce jack, wheel wrench and pry along the attach the jack handle edge of the cover until it comes off. extension to the jack by sliding The edge of the wheel cover could the hook through the end of be sharp, so do not try to remove it...
Page 286 Vehicle Care Warning Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
Page 287 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt. Make sure the jack lift head 9. Remove all of the wheel nuts. notch is placed in the flange 10.
Page 288 Vehicle Care Warning Warning (Continued) Never use oil or grease on bolts nuts. See Capacities and or nuts because the nuts might Specifications 0 318 for original come loose. The vehicle's wheel equipment wheel nut torque could fall off, causing a crash. specifications.
Page 289 Vehicle Care wrench and tighten them with the Storing the Flat Tire and Tools 5. Place the foam container inside wheel wrench an additional the flat tire. Align the hole with 1. Replace the wheel wrench and one-quarter of a turn. the stow rod.
Page 290: Compact Spare Tire
Vehicle Care Compact Spare Tire repaired or replaced as soon as Caution convenient and return the spare tire to the storage area. Warning Tire chains will not fit the compact When using a compact spare tire, spare. Using them can damage Driving with more than one the AWD (if equipped), ABS, and the vehicle and the chains.
Page 291: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care Jump Starting Warning Jump Starting - North Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: America They contain acid that can For more information about the burn you. vehicle battery, see Battery - North America 0 248. They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
Page 292 Vehicle Care The jump start negative grounding 3. Set the parking brake firmly Warning point is the engine block or an and put the shift lever in engine mounting bolt. Connect to a P (Park). See Shifting Into Using a match near a battery can spot as far away from the Park 0 193.
Page 293: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 6. Connect the other end of the Towing the Vehicle Caution (Continued) red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) post (4) of the good vehicle. The repairs would not be Caution battery. covered by the vehicle warranty. 7.
Page 294 Vehicle Care 5. After the front tires are on the flatbed adjust the flatbed upward to provide additional clearance between the air dam, fascia, and flatbed. 6. When the fascia has enough clearance to clear the flatbed, lower the flatbed, and finish pulling the vehicle onto the flatbed.
Page 295: Recreational Vehicle
Vehicle Care Recreational Vehicle Does the vehicle have the Dinghy Towing proper towing equipment? See Towing your dealer or trailering Recreational vehicle towing means professional for additional advice and equipment towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motor recommendations.
Page 296: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care The vehicle was not designed to be Appearance Care towed with all four wheels on the ground. If the vehicle must be Exterior Care towed, a dolly should be used. See Dolly Towing following. Locks Dolly Towing Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, and have the locks greased after using.
Page 297 Vehicle Care have the damage assessed and Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) repaired. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice your dealer. Follow all This could cause damage that melting agents, road oil and tar, tree manufacturer directions regarding would not be covered by the sap, bird droppings, chemicals from correct product usage, necessary...
Page 298 Vehicle Care Be sure the molding is cool to Lamp covers are made of plastic, Caution (Continued) the touch before applying any and some have a UV protective cleaning solution. coating. Do not clean or wipe them may damage it. Use only when dry.
Page 299 Vehicle Care Replace the wiper blades if they are Caution Caution (Continued) worn or damaged. Damage can be caused by extreme dusty Using wax on low gloss black or tires. When applying a tire conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, finish stripes can increase the dressing, always wipe off any snow, and ice.
Page 300 Vehicle Care Steering, Suspension, and underbody. Take care to thoroughly Caution clean any areas where mud and Chassis Components other debris can collect. To avoid surface damage, do not Visually inspect steering, Do not directly power wash the use strong soaps, chemicals, suspension, and chassis transfer case and/or front/rear axle components for damaged, loose,...
Page 301: Interior Care
Vehicle Care corrosion. Larger areas of finish Use cleaners specifically designed A concentrated soap solution will damage can be corrected in your for the surfaces being cleaned to create streaks and attract dirt. dealer's body and paint shop. prevent permanent damage. Apply Do not use solutions that contain all cleaners directly to the cleaning strong or caustic soap.
Page 302 Vehicle Care Speaker Covers To clean: using a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter. If ring 1. Saturate a clean, lint-free Vacuum around a speaker cover formation occurs, clean the entire colorfast cloth with water. gently, so that the speaker will not fabric or carpet.
Page 303 Vehicle Care Caution Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) Do not attach a device with a Wipe excess moisture from these the vehicle, blot immediately and suction cup to the display. This surfaces after cleaning and allow clean with a soft cloth dampened may cause damage and would them to dry naturally.
Page 304: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care purchased. Non-GM floor mats Warning (Continued) may not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals. Always rinse safety belt webbing only check that the floor mats do not with mild soap and lukewarm interfere with the pedals. water.
Page 305: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance Service and General Information changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance items like Maintenance Your vehicle is an important tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper investment. This section describes blades. the required maintenance for the vehicle. Follow this schedule to help General Information Caution protect against major repair...
Page 306: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance frequent checks and services. The Used for taxi, police, or delivery Maintenance Additional Required Services - service. Schedule Normal are for vehicles that: Refer to the information in the Carry passengers and cargo Maintenance Schedule Additional Owner Checks and Services within recommended limits on Required Services - Severe chart.
Page 307 Service and Maintenance a year and the oil life system must Check engine coolant level. See Visually inspect steering, be reset. Your trained dealer Engine Coolant 0 241. suspension, and chassis technician can perform this work. components for damaged, loose, Check windshield washer fluid If the engine oil life system is reset or missing parts or signs of...
Page 308 Service and Maintenance Check ignition transmission lock. See Ignition Transmission Lock Check 0 249. Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check 0 249. Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed.
Page 309 Service and Maintenance 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 310 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services - Normal excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent (6) Replace brake fluid every five passenger compartment air filter years.
Page 311 Service and Maintenance 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 312: Maintenance And Care
Service and Maintenance (3) Or every four years, whichever Special Application Additional comes first. If driving in dusty Services Maintenance and Care conditions, inspect the filter at each oil change or more often as needed. Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important (4) Or every five years, whichever Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly...
Page 313 Service and Maintenance To avoid break-down or failure to Trained dealer technicians have Lamps start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Properly working headlamps, battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and taillamps, and brake lamps are recommend quality parts Trained dealer technicians have important to see and be seen on...
Page 314 Service and Maintenance of leaking, blown seals, information on how to clean and Wiper Blades or damage, and can advise protect the vehicle s interior and Wiper blades need to be cleaned when service is needed. exterior, see Interior Care 0 300 and and kept in good condition to Exterior Care 0 295.
Page 315: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. AC Delco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 235. ®...
Page 316: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 2.0L L4 Turbo Engine 13272720 A3145C 2.4L L4 Engine 13272719 A3144C Passenger Compartment Air Filter...
Page 317: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 318: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Identification This label, in either the glove box or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) the trunk area, has the following Vehicle Identification information: Number (VIN) ....317 Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label .
Page 319: Technical Data
Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.0L L4 Engine 8.0 L 8.5 qt...
Page 320: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2.0L L4 Engine Automatic 0.75 0.90 mm (0.037 Manual 0.035 in) 2.4L L4 Engine Automatic 0.75 0.90 mm (0.037 0.035 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Page 321: Customer Information
Privacy Procedure ....320 Buick. Normally, any concerns with Vehicle Data Recording and Customer Assistance the sales transaction or the Privacy .
Page 322 40 days. If you do not agree with the When contacting Buick, remember decision given in your case, you STEP THREE Canadian that your concern will likely be...
Page 323: Offices
Roadside Assistance: decision, should be completed in However, if a customer wishes to 1-800-268-6800 approximately 70 days. We believe write or e-mail Buick, the letter our impartial program offers should be addressed to: All Overseas Locations advantages over courts in most...
Page 324: Online Owner Center
Access third party enthusiast (Preferred Dealer Center. Any TTY user can sites and social media networks. Information) : Select a dealer and communicate with Buick by dialing: view locations, maps, phone Locate owner resources such as 1-800-832-8425. TTY users in numbers, and hours.
Page 325: Program
General Motors North America and have the following information scooter lift for the vehicle. Buick reserve the right to make any ready: changes or discontinue the For more information on the limited Your name, home address, and Roadside Assistance program at offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or...
Page 326 Services Not Included in started to qualify. General Road or Highway: Tow to the Motors of Canada Limited Roadside Assistance nearest Buick dealer for requires pre-authorization, Impound towing caused by warranty service, or if the vehicle original detailed receipts, and a violation of any laws.
Page 327: Scheduling Service
Customer Information Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Appointments Program Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership if you are unable to do so, your service, contact your dealer and experience, we and our participating dealer may offer the following request an appointment.
Page 328: Collision Damage Repair
Customer Information Courtesy Rental Vehicle General Motors reserves the right to are preserved. The use of Genuine unilaterally modify, change, GM parts can help maintain the GM For an overnight warranty repair, the or discontinue Courtesy New Vehicle Limited Warranty. dealer may provide an available Transportation at any time and to courtesy rental vehicle or provide for...
Page 329 Customer Information Limited Warranty, and any vehicle specify aftermarket collision parts. Give only the necessary information failure related to such parts is not When purchasing insurance, we to police and other parties involved covered by that warranty. recommend that you ensure that the in the crash.
Page 330: Information
Customer Information If the airbag has inflated, see What repaired with Genuine GM parts, General Motors cars and trucks. Will You See after an Airbag even if your insurance coverage Each bulletin contains instructions Inflates? 0 67. does not pay the full cost. to assist in the diagnosis and service of the vehicle.
Page 331: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information ORDER TOLL FREE: Industry Canada Standards Reporting Safety 1-800-551-4123 Monday Friday RSS-GEN/210/216/220/251/310, Defects 8:00 AM 6:00 PM Eastern Time ICES 001. For Credit Card Orders Only Operation is subject to the following Reporting Safety Defects (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), see two conditions: to the United States Helm, Inc.
Page 332: Government
Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. about the vehicle s performance and Buick Customer Assistance Center Washington, D.C. 20590 how it is driven. For example, the P.O. Box 33136 vehicle uses computer modules to...
Page 333: Event Data Recorders
Customer Information Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a GM will not access these data or better understanding of the share it with others except: with the This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or, event data recorder (EDR).
Page 334: Infotainment System
Customer Information OnStar Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement on the OnStar website. See OnStar Additional Information 0 338. Infotainment System If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infotainment system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information.
Page 335: Onstar
OnStar OnStar OnStar Overview Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details including system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada). OnStar Overview The OnStar system status light is OnStar Overview ... . . 334 next to the OnStar buttons.
Page 336: Onstar Services
OnStar ® Obtain the Wi-Fi hotspot name OnStar Services Security or SSID and password, If equipped, OnStar provides these if equipped. Emergency services: Press to connect to an Emergency Services require an With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Advisor to: active, OnStar subscription plan OnStar Advisors can use GPS to Verify account information or (excludes Basic Plan).
Page 337: Connections
OnStar 2. Request directions to be 2. Say Repeat. System Connections downloaded to the vehicle. responds with the last direction The following OnStar services help given, then responds with 3. Follow the voice-guided with staying connected. OnStar ready, then a tone. commands.
Page 338 OnStar 4G LTE speed. Up to seven mobile OnStar Subscribers can access the Remote Services devices can be connected. A data following services from a mobile Contact an OnStar Advisor to plan is required. Use the in-vehicle device: unlock the doors or sound the horn controls only when it is safe to Remotely start/stop the vehicle, and flash the lamps.
Page 339: Diagnostics
OnStar Calling 911 Emergency Diagnostics OnStar Additional Information 1. Press . System responds: Advanced Diagnostics provides a status of the vehicle s key systems OnStar ready. In-Vehicle Audio Messages with a monthly e-mail, or by 2. Say Call. System responds: pressing .
Page 340 OnStar Reactivation for Subsequent See Radio Frequency Press to speak with an Statement 0 330. Owners Advisor. Services for People with OnStar services cannot work unless Press and follow the prompts to Disabilities the vehicle is in a place where speak to an Advisor as soon as OnStar has an agreement with a possible.
Page 341 OnStar OnStar Personal Identification vehicle has not been started for Cellular and GPS Antennas five days, OnStar can contact Number (PIN) Cellular reception is required for Roadside Assistance or a locksmith OnStar to send remote signals to A PIN is needed to access some to help gain access to the vehicle.
Page 342 OnStar Add-on Electrical Equipment statement or separately disclosed at may unlawfully intercept or access the time of installation. These transmissions and private The OnStar system is integrated updates or changes may also cause communications without consent. into the electrical architecture of the a system to automatically vehicle.
Page 343 OnStar above copyright notice and this unzip: This software is provided as is, permission notice appear in all without warranty of any kind, This is version 2005-Feb-10 of the copies. express or implied. In no event shall Info-ZIP copyright and license. The Info-ZIP or its contributors be held THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED definitive version of this document...
Page 344 OnStar self-extracting archive; that is the Zip-Bugs or Info-ZIP e-mail permitted without inclusion of addresses or of the this license, as long as the Info-ZIP URL(s). normal SFX banner has not 4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use been removed from the binary the names Info-ZIP, Zip, or disabled.
Page 345: Index
Index Index Airbag System (cont'd) Where Are the Airbags? ..64 Accessories and Airbags Modifications ....228 Adding Equipment to the Accessory Power .
Page 346 Index Audio Players Brakes (cont'd) California (cont'd) CD ......151 Antilock ..... . . 201 Perchlorate Materials Automatic Assist .
Page 347 Index Child Restraints (cont'd) Coolant (cont'd) Devices Older Children ....74 Engine Temperature Gauge . . 104 Auxiliary ..... . 153 Securing .
Page 348 Index Dual Automatic Climate Engine (cont'd) Fluid (cont'd) Control System ....170 Exhaust ..... . 195 Brakes .
Page 349 Index Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Halogen Bulbs ....251 Ignition Positions ..186, 188 Block ......256 Hazard Warning Flashers .
Page 350: Signal, And Parking
Index Lighting Locks Entry ......137 Automatic Door ....36 Labeling, Tire Sidewall .
Page 351: Perchlorate Materials
Index ® Messages Monitor System, Tire OnStar Navigation ... . . 335 ® Battery Voltage and Pressure ..... . 270 OnStar Overview .
Page 352 Index Personalization Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ..208 Restraints Vehicle ..... . . 123 Rearview Mirrors ....43 Where to Put .
Page 353: Shift Lock Control Function
Index Safety Defects Reporting (cont'd) Service (cont'd) Start Vehicle, Remote ... 33 General Motors ....331 Maintenance, General Starter Switch Check .
Page 354 Index Theft-Deterrent Systems (cont'd) Tires (cont'd) Turn and Lane-Change Winter ......263 Immobilizer ..... 40 Signals .
Page 355 Index Ventilation, Air ....173 Windshield Visors ......46 Wiper/Washer .

Buick 2016 Verano Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Initial Drive Information

Vehicle Features

Performance and Maintenance

Keys, Doors, and Windows 25 Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks

Keys and Locks

Vehicle Security

Exterior Mirrors

Interior Mirrors

Windows

Roof

Seats and

Head Restraints

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Airbag System

Child Restraints

Instruments and

Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Information Displays

Vehicle Messages

Vehicle Personalization

132 Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting

Infotainment System 139 Infotainment Trademarks and License Introduction System

Introduction

Radio

Phone

Driving and

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Manual Transmission

Brakes

Ride Control Systems

Cruise Control

Driver Assistance Systems

Quick Links

Chapters

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