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2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-36
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-42
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-21
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-28
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-32
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-47
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37

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  • Page 1 2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual Jump Starting ....10-66 OnStar ..... . . 14-1 Towing the Vehicle .
  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    Driving Environment on page 9-2, the vehicle, use the Index in the to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, and Vehicle Design on page 9-2. back of the manual. It is an the CHEVROLET Emblem, and...
  • Page 4: Index

    Introduction A circle with a slash through it is a Vehicle Symbol Chart Warning safety symbol which means Do Here are some additional symbols Not, Do not do this, or Do not let that may be found on the vehicle Text marked Warning provides this happen.
  • Page 5 Introduction : LATCH System Child Restraints : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Oil Pressure : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor ® : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Windshield Washer Fluid I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 6 Introduction NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 7: In Brief

    In Brief In Brief Passenger Sensing Driver Information System ..... 1-10 Center (DIC) ....1-18 Mirror Adjustment .
  • Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 9 In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-9. 12. Hood Release. See Hood on 22. Passenger Airbag Status page 10-3. Indicator. See Passenger 2. Instrument Panel Illumination Sensing System (United Control on page 6-4. 13. Cruise Control on page 9-30. States) on page 3-24.
  • Page 10: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief Initial Drive See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Information Operation on page 2-2. This section provides a brief Remote Vehicle Start overview about some of the important features that may or may This vehicle may have a remote not be on your specific vehicle.
  • Page 11: Information

    In Brief doors will be locked and the climate Door Locks control system will operate at the From the outside, lock or unlock the same setting as when the vehicle door using the key or the Remote was last turned off. Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
  • Page 12 In Brief Liftgate Windows Express-Down Window The driver window switch has an To lock or unlock the liftgate from express-down feature that lowers outside the vehicle, press the window without holding the twice on the Remote Keyless switch. Press the switch part way Entry (RKE) transmitter.
  • Page 13 In Brief Seat Adjustment Seat Height Adjuster Power Seats Manual Seats To adjust a manual seat: If available, move the lever up or If available, move the control down to raise or lower the seat. forward or rearward to adjust the seat position.
  • Page 14 In Brief Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks To raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion, move the front or rear of the control up If available, move the lever forward or down. or rearward to increase or decrease To recline the seatback: the lumbar support.
  • Page 15: Heated Seats

    In Brief Tilt the top of the control forward To return the seatback to the upright Heated Seats to raise. position: See Reclining Seatbacks on 1. Lift the lever fully without page 3-5. applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will Second Row Seats return to the upright position.
  • Page 16 1-10 In Brief and then to the off setting. The Safety Belts Passenger Sensing lights indicate two for the highest System setting and one for the lowest. See Heated Front Seats on page 3-6. Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints The passenger sensing system will for all occupants are installed and turn off the front outboard...
  • Page 17: Mirror Adjustment

    In Brief 1-11 Mirror Adjustment 3. Return the control to the center Manual Rearview Mirror position so the mirror cannot be If equipped, push the tab forward for Exterior Mirrors moved. daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from headlamps. Power Outside Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors See Manual Rearview Mirror on...
  • Page 18 1-12 In Brief Steering Wheel Do not adjust the steering wheel the out position and the lamps while driving. automatically come on when any Adjustment door is opened. Interior Lighting : Press the button (2) to turn the dome lamps on and off while the Dome Lamps doors are closed.
  • Page 19: Exterior Lighting

    In Brief 1-13 Turn the control to the following Windshield Wiper/Washer positions: : Turns off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released. AUTO: Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. The rear reading lamps are in the : Turns on the parking lamps headliner.
  • Page 20: Climate Controls

    1-14 In Brief : Sets a delay between wipes. Climate Controls Move the switch on top of the lever The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with left for less frequent wipes or right this system. For vehicles with the remote start feature, the climate control for more frequent wipes.
  • Page 21 In Brief 1-15 Transmission Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode ERS mode allows you to choose the top-gear limit of the transmission and the vehicle's speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer. To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever to M (Manual).
  • Page 22: Vehicle Features

    1-16 In Brief 2. Press the plus/minus button Vehicle Features For more information about these located on the shift lever, to and other radio features, see increase or decrease the gear Operation on page 7-4. Radio(s) range available. Storing a Favorite Station : Press to turn the system on See Manual Mode on page 9-23.
  • Page 23: Portable Audio Devices

    In Brief 1-17 4. Press the softkey below the tab Portable Audio Devices Steering Wheel Controls to be changed. The vehicle may have a 3.5 mm 5. Increase or decrease the time or (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack on the date by turning clockwise or audio faceplate and a USB port in...
  • Page 24: Cruise Control

    1-18 In Brief upwards to accelerate. If cruise DIC Buttons : Press to reject an incoming control is already active, use to call, or end a current call. increase vehicle speed. + or : Move the thumbwheel SET: Move the thumbwheel down up or down to increase or to briefly to set the speed and activate decrease the volume.
  • Page 25: Universal Remote System

    In Brief 1-19 Vehicle Personalization Ultrasonic Parking Assist Remove the cover to access and replace when not in use. Some vehicle features can be If equipped, this system uses See Power Outlets on page 5-7. programmed by using the DIC sensors on the rear bumper to buttons on the instrument panel to assist with parking and avoiding...
  • Page 26: Maintenance

    1-20 In Brief To turn off both Traction Control Performance and Tire Pressure Monitor and StabiliTrak, press and hold Maintenance This vehicle may have a Tire the TCS/StabiliTrak button Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). until the StabiliTrak Off light Traction Control/ illuminates and the appropriate Electronic Stability DIC message displays.
  • Page 27: Driving For Better Fuel Economy

    In Brief 1-21 tire pressures are getting low and E85 or FlexFuel 2. Press for five seconds to the tires need to be inflated to the reset the oil life at 100%. Vehicles with a yellow fuel cap can proper pressure. Be careful not to reset the oil life use either unleaded gasoline or The TPMS does not replace normal...
  • Page 28: Onstar Overview

    U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 New Chevrolet owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 29: Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-11 Windows Power Mirrors ....2-12 Keys Folding Mirrors .
  • Page 30 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation See Radio Frequency Statement on The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) page 13-15. transmitter functions work up to 20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: Some conditions can affect the...
  • Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows On some models, the fuel door will Programming Transmitters to also be locked when the doors are the Vehicle locked. Only RKE transmitters programmed (Unlock): Press once to unlock to the vehicle will work. If a the driver door.
  • Page 32: Remote Vehicle Start

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Remove the old battery. Do not The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Caution use a metal object. range may be less while the vehicle is running. 3. Insert the new battery, positive When replacing the battery, do side facing down.
  • Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows control system will operate at the Conditions in Which the For example, if and then same setting as when the vehicle Remote Start Will Not Work pressed again after the vehicle has was last turned off. been running for five minutes, The vehicle cannot be started using 10 minutes are added, allowing the...
  • Page 34: Delayed Locking

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Door Locks Delayed Locking Warning (Continued) A chime will sound to indicate a Warning injuries or even death from door or the liftgate is open when you heat stroke. Always lock the try to lock the doors with the power Unlocked doors can be vehicle whenever leaving it.
  • Page 35: Lockout Protection

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Door Unlock Safety Locks The doors can be programmed to automatically unlock when the shift Caution lever is moved into P (Park). See Pulling the inside door handle Auto Door Unlock in Vehicle while the rear door safety locks Personalization on page 5-36.
  • Page 36: Doors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors To lock or unlock the liftgate from Warning (Continued) outside the vehicle, press twice on the Remote Keyless Liftgate Adjust the Climate Control Entry (RKE) transmitter. See system to a setting that Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) brings in only outside air and Warning System Operation on page 2-2.
  • Page 37: Vehicle Security

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Liftgate Operation with Loss of Vehicle Security vehicles equipped with the remote Power start feature only, are closed. The This vehicle has theft-deterrent security light will come on solid for features; however, they do not make approximately 30 seconds and then the vehicle impossible to steal.
  • Page 38: Immobilizer Operation

    2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows To avoid setting off the alarm by 4. Reach in through the window, The system is automatically armed accident, always unlock a door with unlock the door with the manual when the key is removed from the the RKE transmitter or a key.
  • Page 39: Exterior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 and try another ignition key and To program the new key: Exterior Mirrors check the fuse. See Fuses and 1. Verify that the new key has Circuit Breakers on page 10-31. Convex Mirrors stamped on it. If the engine still does not start with the other key, the vehicle needs 2.
  • Page 40: Power Mirrors

    2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Mirrors Automatic Dimming Feature Heated Mirrors If equipped, the automatic dimming The vehicle may have heated mirror on the driver side reduces the mirrors. glare from the headlamps from (Rear Window Defogger): behind. Press to heat the outside rearview mirrors.
  • Page 41: Interior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Interior Mirrors Windows Power Windows Interior Rearview Mirrors Warning Warning Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear Children could be seriously Never leave a child, a helpless view of the area behind your injured or killed if caught in the adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, vehicle.
  • Page 42: Roof

    2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Press the front of the switch to open on the driver door panel to activate Roof the window. Pull the switch up to the switch. Press it again to close it. deactivate the switch. Sunroof The power windows operate when Sun Visors the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/...
  • Page 43 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 1. Open/Close: Slide and release the switch rearward to express open the sunroof. Slide the switch forward or rearward to stop movement. The sunshade opens automatically with the sunroof or can be manually operated. The sunshade cannot be closed with Dirt and debris may collect on the the sunroof open.
  • Page 44 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 45 Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-12 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Safety Belt Use During Vehicle ..... 3-28 Restraints Pregnancy .
  • Page 46: Seats And

    Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's Warning head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. With head restraints that are not Front Seats installed and adjusted properly,...
  • Page 47: Seat Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Front Seats 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. The vehicle's rear seats have Seat Adjustment 3. Try to move the seat back and adjustable head restraints in the forth to be sure the seat is outboard seating positions that can locked in place.
  • Page 48: Power Seat Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment To raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion, move the front or rear of the control up If available, move the control If equipped, move the lever forward or down.
  • Page 49: Reclining Seatbacks

    Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you.
  • Page 50: Heated Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints Tilt the top of the control forward To return the seatback to the upright to raise. position: 1. Lift the lever fully without Heated Front Seats applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will Warning return to the upright position. 2.
  • Page 51: Folding Seatback

    Seats and Restraints The passenger seat may take Warning longer to heat up. Things you put on this seatback Folding Seatback can strike and injure people in a The front passenger seatback may sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. fold flat.
  • Page 52: Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Warning Folding the Seatback If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden Caution stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Folding a rear seat with the safety Always push and pull on the belts still fastened may cause seatbacks to be sure they are...
  • Page 53: Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints Raising the Seatback To return the seatback to the upright Safety Belts position: This section of the manual Warning 1. Lift the seatback up and push it describes how to use safety belts back into place. properly. It also describes some If either seatback is not locked, it 2.
  • Page 54 3-10 Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing Warning (Continued) safety belts makes such good sense. are more likely to be seriously Questions and Answers About injured or killed. Do not allow passengers to ride in any area of Safety Belts the vehicle that is not equipped Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
  • Page 55: How To Wear Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints 3-11 Also, in nearly all states and in There are important things to know would apply force on your all Canadian provinces, the law about wearing a safety belt properly. abdomen. This could cause requires wearing safety belts. serious or even fatal injuries.
  • Page 56: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    3-12 Seats and Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it All seating positions in the vehicle get twisted. have a lap-shoulder belt. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if The following instructions explain you pull the belt across you very how to wear a lap-shoulder belt...
  • Page 57 Seats and Restraints 3-13 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster height adjuster, move it to the The vehicle has a shoulder belt height that is right for you. See height adjuster for the driver and Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster right front passenger seating later in this section for...
  • Page 58 3-14 Seats and Restraints are part of the safety belt assembly. properly adjusted, the comfort guide They can help tighten the safety positions the shoulder belt away belts during the early stages of a from the neck and head. moderate to severe frontal or near There is one guide, if equipped, for frontal crash if the threshold each outboard passenger position in...
  • Page 59: Safety Belt Use During

    Seats and Restraints 3-15 To remove and store the comfort Warning (Continued) guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can and across the chest. These parts be removed from the guide. Store of the body are best able to take the comfort guide in its storage belt restraining forces.
  • Page 60: Safety Belt Extender

    3-16 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Extender to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten crash. They can rip apart under around you, you should use it. impact forces.
  • Page 61: Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash

    Seats and Restraints 3-17 Replacing Safety Belt See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System belt assemblies inspected or System Parts after a The vehicle has the following replaced. Crash airbags: New parts and repairs may be A frontal airbag for the driver. necessary even if the safety belt Warning system was not being used at the...
  • Page 62 3-18 Seats and Restraints For frontal airbags, the word Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) AIRBAG is on the center of the steering wheel for the driver and on death. Secure objects away from designed to work with safety the instrument panel for the front the area in which an airbag would belts, not replace them.
  • Page 63: Where Are The Airbags

    Seats and Restraints 3-19 Where Are the Airbags? Warning Warning Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, 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 against, or very close to any or killed.
  • Page 64 3-20 Seats and Restraints Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger The front outboard passenger Side Similar Side Similar frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. The seat-mounted side impact The roof-rail airbags for the driver, airbags for the driver and front front outboard passenger, and outboard passenger are in the side...
  • Page 65: When Should An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-21 When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the Warning (Continued) direction of the impact, and how Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. that person causing severe injury This vehicle is equipped with Frontal airbags may inflate at or even death.
  • Page 66: What Makes An Airbag

    3-22 Seats and Restraints A seat-mounted side impact airbag inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the first and second rows. The rollover is designed to inflate on the side of airbag causing the bag to break out capable roof-rail airbags are the vehicle that is struck.
  • Page 67 Seats and Restraints 3-23 several minutes. For location of the Warning (Continued) Warning airbag modules, see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? on page 3-22. airbag inflates, then get fresh air A crash severe enough to inflate The parts of the airbag that come by opening a window or a door.
  • Page 68: Passenger Sensing System

    3-24 Seats and Restraints parts for the airbag system. Passenger Sensing certain conditions. No other airbag If you do not get them, the is affected by the passenger System (United States) airbag system will not be there sensing system. to help protect you in another The vehicle has a passenger The passenger sensing system crash.
  • Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-25 The system determines that a Warning Warning (Continued) small child is present in a child restraint. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints The system determines that a restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag small child is present in a or killed if the passenger frontal...
  • Page 70 3-26 Seats and Restraints anytime the system senses that a 4. Reinstall the child restraint Warning person of adult size is sitting following the directions provided properly in the front outboard by the child restraint If the airbag readiness light ever passenger seat.
  • Page 71: Vehicle

    Seats and Restraints 3-27 6. Restart the vehicle. If a person of adult size is sitting in passenger sensing system to the front outboard passenger seat, turn the airbag off for some If the on indicator is still lit, but the off indicator is lit, it could be adult-sized occupants.
  • Page 72: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    3-28 Seats and Restraints Additional Factors Affecting The on indicator may be lit if an purchase a service manual, see object, such as a briefcase, Service Publications Ordering System Operation handbag, grocery bag, laptop or Information on page 13-11. Safety belts help keep the other electronic device, is put on an passenger in position on the seat unoccupied seat.
  • Page 73: Airbag System Check

    Seats and Restraints 3-29 operation of the airbag system can of the seat fabric, could also Airbag System Check also be affected by changing any interfere with the operation of the The airbag system does not need parts of the front seats, safety belts, passenger sensing system.
  • Page 74: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash

    3-30 Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints replace airbag system parts. See Parts after a Crash your dealer for service. Older Children If the airbag readiness light stays on Warning after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag A crash can damage the airbag...
  • Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer instructions that In a crash, children who are not maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the buckled up can strike other people trip? If yes, continue.
  • Page 76: Infants And Young

    3-32 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the injuries.
  • Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-33 Every time infants and young Warning (Continued) children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by seat, always move the front appropriate child restraints. Neither passenger seat as far back as it the vehicle's safety belt system nor will go.
  • Page 78 3-34 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of are many kinds of restraints Warning (Continued) add-on child restraints? available for children with special needs. A: Add-on child restraints, which Instead, it may settle up around are purchased by the vehicle the child's abdomen.
  • Page 79: Child Restraint Systems

    Seats and Restraints 3-35 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

    3-36 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child endangered in a crash if the child Administration (NHTSA) website to restraint is not properly secured in locate the nearest child safety seat Restraint in the Vehicle the vehicle. inspection station. Warning When securing an add-on child Securing the Child Within the restraint, refer to the instructions...
  • Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Whenever possible, children age Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) 12 and under should be secured in a rear seating position. The vehicle may have a far back as it will go. It is better to Never put a rear-facing child passenger sensing system which secure the child restraint in a restraint in the front.
  • Page 82: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    3-38 Seats and Restraints restraints. Adjacent seating vehicle. The LATCH system is Make sure to follow the instructions positions should not be used if the designed to make installation of a that came with the child restraint, child restraint prevents access to or child restraint easier.
  • Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
  • Page 84 3-40 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchor and Top Tether of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will Anchor Locations be placed. To assist in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.
  • Page 85: System

    Seats and Restraints 3-41 position. See Where to Put the Warning Warning (Continued) Restraint on page 3-36 for additional information. Do not attach more than one child of the retractor to set the lock, Securing a Child Restraint restraint to a single anchor. if the vehicle has one, after the Designed for the LATCH Attaching more than one child...
  • Page 86 3-42 Seats and Restraints If you need to secure more than one 1.1. Find the lower anchors for 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten child restraint in the rear seat, see the desired seating the top tether according to Where to Put the Restraint on position.
  • Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-43 are using a single tether, raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts. 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is If the position you are using If the position you are using...
  • Page 88: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    3-44 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat) using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be When securing a child restraint in a Warning sure to follow the instructions that...
  • Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-45 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
  • Page 90: (Front Passenger Seat)

    3-46 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints Warning tether, follow the child restraint (Front Passenger Seat) manufacturer's instructions A child in a rear-facing child regarding the use of the top The vehicle has airbags. A rear seat restraint can be seriously injured tether.
  • Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-47 secured using a safety belt and it when the vehicle is started. See Warning (Continued) uses a top tether, see Lower Passenger Airbag Status Anchors and Tethers for Children Indicator on page 5-13. Secure rear-facing child restraints (LATCH System) on page 3-38 for 2.
  • Page 92 3-48 Seats and Restraints 4. Push the latch plate into the 7. If the vehicle does not have a buckle until it clicks. rear seat and the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child Position the release button on restraint manufacturer's the buckle so that the safety belt instructions regarding the use of...
  • Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-49 If the airbag is off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator, if equipped, will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, see If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint under Passenger Sensing System (United States) on...
  • Page 94 3-50 Seats and Restraints NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 95: Storage

    Storage Storage Storage Pull down the armrest to access the cupholders. Compartments Front Storage Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp Glove Box .
  • Page 96: Additional Storage Features

    Storage Center Console Storage Additional Storage adapters and hooks. These are used to hold the net and mesh Features pocket. Cargo Cover For vehicles with a cargo cover, use it to cover items in the rear of the vehicle. To remove the cover and remove it from the vehicle, pull both ends toward each other.
  • Page 97: Roof Rack System

    Storage The hooks hold the mesh pocket. To Roof Rack System Caution insert a hook on the rail, place the hook in the upper groove of the rail Loading cargo on the roof rack Warning and press it into the lower groove. that weighs more than 75 kg If something is carried on top of (165 lb) or hangs over the rear or...
  • Page 98 Storage Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10. Check that all cargo is securely fastened to prevent damage or loss while driving. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 99 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status Low Washer Fluid Warning Indicator ....5-13 Light ..... . . 5-23 Controls Charging System Light .
  • Page 100: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Tire Messages ....5-34 Controls 4. Pull the lever up to lock the Transmission Messages ..5-35 steering wheel in place. Vehicle Reminder Steering Wheel Do not adjust the steering wheel...
  • Page 101: Horn

    Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer (Adjustable Interval Wipes): (Call/Mute): For vehicles with Sets a delay between wipes. Move ® ® Bluetooth and OnStar , press and the switch on top of the lever left for hold to interact with those systems. less frequent wipes or right for more See Bluetooth on page 7-24 or frequent wipes.
  • Page 102: Rear Window Wiper

    Instruments and Controls If equipped with Rainsense The wipers can be left in a (Rear Wiper/Washer): Press to windshield wipers, the moisture Rainsense mode even when it is not wash and wipe the rear window. sensor is next to the inside rearview raining.
  • Page 103 Instruments and Controls necessary to compensate for 5. If calibration is necessary, compass variance by resetting the calibrate the compass. See zone through the DIC if the zone is Compass Calibration not set correctly. Procedure following. Compass variance is the difference Compass Calibration between the earth's magnetic north The compass can be manually...
  • Page 104: Clock

    Instruments and Controls note pad holder, or any other 4. The DIC will display 4. To increase the time or date do magnetic item. Turn off the vehicle, CALIBRATING COMPASS: one of the following: move the magnetic item, then turn TURN IN CIRCLES.
  • Page 105: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls To change the time default setting The power outlet located in the rear Caution from 12 hour to 24 hour or to cargo area is powered at all times. change the date default setting from Remove the cover to access and Hanging heavy equipment from month/day/year to day/month/year: replace when not in use.
  • Page 106: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators...
  • Page 107: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Cluster Shown, Metric Cluster Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 108: Speedometer

    5-10 Instruments and Controls Speedometer right area of the speedometer. Press Fuel Gauge the reset button to tell how many The speedometer shows the miles or kilometers have been vehicle's speed in either kilometers recorded on either Trip A or Trip B per hour (km/h) or miles per since the trip odometer was last set hour (mph).
  • Page 109: Safety Belt Reminders

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 When the ignition is on, the fuel took a little more or less than gauge indicates how much fuel is half the tank's capacity to fill left in the tank. the tank. When the indicator nears empty, the The gauge moves a little while low fuel light comes on.
  • Page 110: Airbag Readiness Light

    5-12 Instruments and Controls and/or chime, remove the object Warning from the seat or buckle the safety belt. If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or Airbag Readiness Light comes on while driving, it means This light shows if there is an the airbag system might not be For vehicles equipped with the...
  • Page 111: Passenger Airbag Status

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 Passenger Airbag Status If the word ON is lit on the Warning (Continued) passenger airbag status indicator, it Indicator means that the front outboard Light on page 5-12 for more passenger frontal airbag is allowed The vehicle has the passenger information, including important to inflate.
  • Page 112: Indicator Lamp

    5-14 Instruments and Controls system. Have it checked by your Caution (Continued) dealer. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery. the vehicle fuel economy might If a short distance must be driven not be as good, and the engine with the light on, be sure to turn off might not run as smoothly.
  • Page 113 Instruments and Controls 5-15 Check that good quality fuel is If the light continues to flash, find a Caution (Continued) used. Poor fuel quality causes safe place to stop and park the the engine not to run as vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at to pass a required Emission efficiently as designed and may least 10 seconds, and restart the...
  • Page 114: Service Vehicle Soon

    5-16 Instruments and Controls Emissions Inspection and the ignition is turned to ON/RUN Service Vehicle Soon while the engine is off. See your Maintenance Programs Light dealer for assistance in verifying Depending on where you live, your proper operation of the vehicle may be required to malfunction indicator lamp.
  • Page 115: Electric Parking Brake

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 Electric Parking Brake Warning Light The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system Metric English warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after The brake indicator light should the vehicle has been pulled off come on briefly as the engine is...
  • Page 116: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light

    5-18 Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System If the ABS warning light remains on after resetting the system or comes (ABS) Warning Light on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If the ABS warning light is on, but the regular brake system warning light is not on, the antilock brakes are not working The parking brake warning light...
  • Page 117: All-Wheel-Drive Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-19 ® All-Wheel-Drive Light This light comes on when the StabiliTrak Indicator compact spare tire is installed. See Light Compact Spare Tire on page 10-65 for more information. Power Steering Warning Light For vehicles with the All-Wheel-Drive light, it comes on The StabiliTrak light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned to briefly as the engine is started.
  • Page 118: Traction Control System (Tcs) Warning Light

    5-20 Instruments and Controls Traction Control System Engine Coolant Caution (TCS) Warning Light Temperature Warning Light The engine coolant temperature warning light indicates that the vehicle has overheated. Driving with this light on can damage the engine and it may not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
  • Page 119: Tire Pressure Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Low Fuel Warning Light Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every ignition cycle.
  • Page 120: Reduced Engine Power

    5-22 Instruments and Controls indicator light turns off. If it does not Reduced Engine Power High-Beam On Light come on, have the vehicle serviced Light by your dealer. If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system.
  • Page 121: Low Washer Fluid Warning

    Instruments and Controls 5-23 The light goes out when the fog Cruise Control Light Gate Ajar Light lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 6-4 for more information. Low Washer Fluid Warning Light This light comes on when the cruise If the gate ajar light comes on, the control is set.
  • Page 122: Information Displays Driver Information

    5-24 Instruments and Controls Information Displays vehicle serviced by your dealer. The buttons are the trip/fuel, vehicle If an abnormal temperature reading information, customization, and set/ is displayed for an extended period reset buttons. The button functions Driver Information of time, consult your dealer. Under are detailed in the following pages.
  • Page 123 Instruments and Controls 5-25 Trip Odometer The fuel range estimate is based on (Customization): Press this an average of the vehicle's fuel button to customize the feature Press until TRIP A or TRIP B economy over recent driving history settings on the vehicle. See Vehicle displays.
  • Page 124: Average Fuel Economy

    5-26 Instruments and Controls Average Fuel Economy To start the timer, press the set/ instantaneous fuel economy in liters reset button while ELAPSED TIME per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or Press until AVERAGE FUEL is displayed. The display will show miles per gallon (mpg).
  • Page 125 Instruments and Controls 5-27 When the remaining oil life is low, Coolant Temperature in this display, press to select the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON between ON or OFF. The URPA Press until the coolant message will appear on the display. system automatically turns back on temperature is displayed.
  • Page 126: Vehicle Messages

    5-28 Instruments and Controls Compass Zone Setting Vehicle Messages until the DIC displays FRONT TIRES kPa (PSI) LEFT ## This display allows for setting the Messages are displayed on the DIC RIGHT ##. Press again until the compass zone. See Compass on to notify the driver that the status of page 5-4 for more information.
  • Page 127: Brake System Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-29 You will find the possible messages pulled while the vehicle is moving. parking brake without first pressing that can be displayed and some See Parking Brake on page 9-26 for the brake pedal. See Parking Brake information about them grouped by more information.
  • Page 128: Cruise Control Messages

    5-30 Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Messages This message continues to display Engine Cooling System for two seconds if it has not been Messages CRUISE SET TO XXX acknowledged when the engine is turned off. The message comes ENGINE HOT A/C (Air This message will display when the back on for two seconds if it has Conditioning) OFF...
  • Page 129: Engine Oil Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-31 ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP Acknowledging this message will before filling to the recommended not reset the OIL LIFE REMAINING level. If the oil is not low and this ENGINE display. That must be done at the message remains on, take the This message displays along with a OIL LIFE screen.
  • Page 130: Engine Power Messages

    5-32 Instruments and Controls pressure. Have the vehicle serviced Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages by your dealer as soon as possible FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE REMOTE KEY FOB when this message is displayed. BATTERY This message displays when the Engine Power Messages vehicle is low on fuel.
  • Page 131: Object Detection System

    Instruments and Controls 5-33 Object Detection System park. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist SERVICE TRACTION on page 9-32. See your dealer for CONTROL Messages service. This message displays when the PARK ASST (Assist) Traction Control System (TCS) is Ride Control System BLOCKED SEE OWNERS not functioning properly.
  • Page 132: Airbag System Messages

    5-34 Instruments and Controls See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on TRACTION CONTROL ON SERVICE VEHICLE SOON page 9-9. To turn the StabiliTrak This message displays when the This message displays when a system on or off, see Traction Traction Control System (TCS) turns non-emissions-related malfunction Control/Electronic Stability Control on.
  • Page 133: Transmission Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-35 See Tires on page 10-37, Vehicle TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE Caution (Continued) Load Limits on page 9-10, and Tire On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Pressure on page 10-44. The DIC Monitor System (TPMS), this automatic transmission fluid listed also shows the tire pressure values.
  • Page 134: Vehicle Personalization

    5-36 Instruments and Controls TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Vehicle Reminder Vehicle ENGINE Messages Personalization ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Caution The vehicle may have customization WITH CARE capabilities that allow you to Do not drive the vehicle while the program certain features to one This message displays when the transmission fluid is overheating, preferred setting.
  • Page 135 Instruments and Controls 5-37 Entering the Feature DISPLAY LANGUAGE AUTO DOOR LOCK Settings Menu This feature allows you to select the This feature allows you to select language in which the DIC when the vehicle's doors will 1. Turn the ignition on and place messages will appear.
  • Page 136 5-38 Instruments and Controls AUTO DOOR UNLOCK ALL DOORS AT KEY OUT: All of Press until PRESS TO SET the doors will unlock when the key REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on This feature allows you to select is taken out of the ignition. whether or not to turn off the the DIC display.
  • Page 137 Instruments and Controls 5-39 VERIFICATION NO CHANGE: No is open, this feature will delay Press until PRESS TO SET change will be made to this feature. locking the doors until five seconds REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK appears The current setting will remain. after the last door is closed.
  • Page 138 5-40 Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be ON (default): If it is dark enough To select a setting, press while made to this feature. The current outside, the exterior lamps will turn the desired setting is displayed on setting will remain.
  • Page 139 Instruments and Controls 5-41 outside of the vehicle using the Press until PRESS TO SET Press until PRESS Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) CHIME VOLUME appears on the RESTORE DEFAULTS appears on transmitter. See Remote Vehicle DIC display. Press once to the DIC display.
  • Page 140: Universal Remote System

    5-42 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote Do not use the Universal Remote If you do not exit, pressing again system with any garage door opener will return you to the beginning of System that does not have the stop and the feature settings menu.
  • Page 141 Instruments and Controls 5-43 Make sure the hand-held transmitter 2. At the same time, press and programming is complete. has a new battery for quicker and hold both the hand-held There is no need to more accurate transmission of the transmitter button and one of the complete Steps 4 6.
  • Page 142 5-44 Instruments and Controls flash, press and hold the same enough for the Universal Remote button a second time for system to pick up the signal during two seconds, then release it. programming. Again, if the door does not move If the programming did not work, or the garage door lamp does replace Step 2 under Programming...
  • Page 143 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Universal Remote System To erase all programmed buttons on Reprogramming a Single the Universal Home Remote device: Universal Home Remote Operation Button Using the Universal Home To reprogram any of the three Remote Universal Home Remote buttons, repeat the programming instructions Press and hold the appropriate earlier in this section, beginning with...
  • Page 144 5-46 Instruments and Controls NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 145: Exterior Lamp Controls

    Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting The current status of the AUTO system is displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. Exterior Lamp Controls See Vehicle Reminder Messages on Exterior Lighting page 5-36. Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 (Parking Lamps): Turns on the Headlamp High/Low-Beam parking lamps including all lamps,...
  • Page 146: Headlamp High/Low-Beam

    Lighting When the ignition is turned off, the Flash-to-Pass When the exterior lamp control is wiper-activated headlamps turned to the headlamp position, the To flash the high beams, pull the immediately turn off. They also turn regular headlamps will come on. turn signal lever toward you, and off if the windshield wiper control is The other lamps that come on with...
  • Page 147: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting lamps coming on varies based on Press again to turn the wiper speed. When the wipers are flashers off. not operating, these lamps turn off. Move the exterior lamp control to Turn and Lane-Change to disable this feature. Signals Hazard Warning Flashers Do not cover the light sensor on top Move the lever all the way up or...
  • Page 148: Fog Lamps

    Lighting If after signaling a turn or lane The fog lamp indicator in the Interior Lighting change the arrow flashes rapidly or instrument panel comes on when does not come on, a signal bulb the fog lamps are in use. Instrument Panel may be burned out.
  • Page 149: Dome Lamps

    Lighting Dome Lamps (On/Off): Press the button (2) to turn the dome lamps on and off while the doors are closed. Reading Lamps The rear reading lamps are in the headliner. To turn the reading lamps on or off, press the button next to each lamp. There are front and rear dome lamps in the overhead console and the headliner.
  • Page 150: Lighting Features

    Lighting Lighting Features When the battery's state of charge EPM works to prevent excessive is low, the voltage is raised slightly discharge of the battery. It does this to quickly bring the charge back up. by balancing the generator's output Entry Lighting When the state of charge is high, and the vehicle's electrical needs.
  • Page 151: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Set up the tone, speaker Infotainment Introduction adjustments, and preset radio System stations. Infotainment For more information, see Defensive Read the following pages to Driving on page 9-3. become familiar with the Introduction infotainment system features. Infotainment ....7-1 Caution Theft-Deterrent Feature .
  • Page 152: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Infotainment System If the vehicle has a base radio it is Overview included in this manual. See the infotainment manual for information on the connected radios, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. There is also information on settings and downloadable applications (if equipped).
  • Page 153 Infotainment System (Information) (Tone) REV (Reverse) Press to show information Press to set the bass or Press and hold to go on the current station or treble. backward fast through a track. track. (Clock) 2. FAV (Favorites Pages) FWD (Forward) Press to set the clock.
  • Page 154: Operation

    Infotainment System Operation Setting the Tone (Bass/ than two seconds. A beep sounds and the level adjusts to the middle Midrange/Treble) Playing the Radio position. BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, (Power/Volume): Press to turn To quickly adjust all speaker and or Treble): To adjust bass, the system on and off.
  • Page 155: Am-Fm Radio

    Infotainment System 3. To adjust the highlighted setting, Normal and Loud. The selected Radio do one of the following until the volume level appears on the radio desired levels are obtained: display. AM-FM Radio Removing the radio and not Turn the knob clockwise Radio Data System (RDS) replacing it with a factory radio or...
  • Page 156: Satellite Radio

    Infotainment System To scan stations, press and hold can contain any combination of AM, 3. Select the desired number of either button for a few seconds until FM, or SiriusXM stations (if favorites pages by pressing the a beep sounds. The radio goes to a equipped).
  • Page 157 Infotainment System Press the pushbutton below coast, and in digital-quality sound. Finding a Category (CAT) the right or left arrows on A service fee is required to receive Station the display. the SiriusXM service. For more CAT (Category): The CAT button is information, contact SiriusXM at Press the SEEK or...
  • Page 158 Infotainment System 4. Press the pushbutton under the FAV (Favorites): A maximum of To set up the number of favorites Remove tab until the category 36 stations can be programmed as pages: name along with the word favorites using the six pushbuttons 1.
  • Page 159 Infotainment System XM Updating: The encryption code If this station was one of the 1-866-635-2349 (U.S) and in the receiver is being updated, and presets, choose another station for www.xmradio.ca or call no action is required. This process that preset button. 1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
  • Page 160: Radio Reception

    7-10 Infotainment System Check XM Receiver: If this each other. For better radio level of static while listening to the message does not clear within a reception, most AM radio stations radio. If static is received while short period of time, the receiver boost the power levels during the listening to the radio, unplug the could have a fault.
  • Page 161: Audio Players

    Infotainment System 7-11 Tall buildings or hills can interfere Audio Players Caution (Continued) with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. In CD Player the CD player, use only CDs in addition, traveling or standing under good condition without any label, heavy foliage, bridges, garages, Care of the CD Player...
  • Page 162 7-12 Infotainment System the CD does not play properly or not Playing a CD portable audio player is not at all. Do not touch the bottom side connected, No Input Device Found If the ignition or radio is turned off of a CD while handling it;...
  • Page 163 Infotainment System 7-13 Press and hold, or press multiple 64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps, 112 kbps, Root Directory times to continue moving forward 128 kbps, 160 kbps, 192 kbps, The root directory is treated as a through the tracks on the CD. 224 kbps, 256 kbps, and 320 kbps or folder.
  • Page 164 7-14 Infotainment System Tracks are played in the following show parts of words on the last 512 folders and files, the player order: page of text and the extension of allows access and navigates up to the file name is not displayed. the maximum, but all items over the Play begins from the first track in maximum are not accessible.
  • Page 165 Infotainment System 7-15 2. Press the softkey again to turn To change from playback by artist to REV (Reverse): Press and hold off random play. playback by album: to reverse playback quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced volume and (Music Navigator): Press the 1.
  • Page 166: Mp3

    7-16 Infotainment System CD Player Messages displays an error message, write it multiple times, the player continues down and provide it to your dealer moving backward through MP3 files CHECK DISC: If this message when reporting the problem. on the CD. displays and/or the CD ejects, it SEEK: Press SEEK to go to...
  • Page 167 Infotainment System 7-17 heard at a reduced volume. Release background. When the scan is name is displayed on the second to resume playing the file. The finished, the CD-R or CD-RW line between the arrows, and songs elapsed time of the file displays. begins playing again.
  • Page 168 7-18 Infotainment System MP3 Supported File and Folder the complexity and confusion in Playlists can be changed by using Structure trying to locate a particular folder , the tune knob, during playback. or the SEEK arrows. An MP3 CD-R To burn an MP3 disc on a personal or CD-RW that was recorded using computer: Make sure playlists have a .m3u...
  • Page 169 Infotainment System 7-19 beneath them, the player advances Order of Play File System and Naming to the next folder in the file structure Tracks recorded to the CD-R or The song name displayed is the that contains compressed audio CD-RW are played in the following song name contained in the ID3 tag.
  • Page 170: Auxiliary Devices

    7-20 Infotainment System Auxiliary Devices Using the USB Port (Power/Volume): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or Using the Auxiliary Input Jack decrease the volume of the portable player. Additional volume Radios with an auxiliary input jack adjustments might have to be made on the lower right side of the from the portable device if the faceplate can connect to an external...
  • Page 171 Infotainment System 7-21 USB Supported Devices USB Supported File and Folder To connect an iPod, connect one Structure end of the USB cable that came USB Flash Drives with the iPod to the iPod s dock The radio supports: Portable USB Hard Drives connector and connect the other Up to 700 folders.
  • Page 172 7-22 Infotainment System Using the Radio to Control a volume. Release FWD to (Pause): Press the softkey below USB Storage Device or iPod to pause the track. The tab resume playing. The elapsed time of appears raised when pause is being the file displays.
  • Page 173 Infotainment System 7-23 Genres Third softkey, 5% through the list 5. Press to select the desired file each time the softkey is pressed. Songs to be played. Fourth softkey, 10% through the Composers To skip through large lists, the five list each time the softkey is softkeys can be used to navigate in To select files:...
  • Page 174: Bluetooth

    7-24 Infotainment System Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Shuffle Functionality Phone The system may not work with To use Shuffle: all cell phones. See Pairing in Bluetooth this section for more information. Press the softkey below , or to select between For vehicles equipped with If the cell phone has voice Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/...
  • Page 175 Infotainment System 7-25 A Bluetooth system can use a When to Speak: A short tone (Call/Mute): Press to answer Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a sounds after the system responds incoming calls, confirm system Hands-Free Profile to make and indicating when it is waiting for a information, and start speech receive phone calls.
  • Page 176 7-26 Infotainment System The pairing process is disabled 3. Say Pair. The system responds Listing All Paired and Connected when the vehicle is moving. Phones with instructions and a four-digit Personal Identification Number Pairing only needs to be The system can list all cell phones (PIN).
  • Page 177 Infotainment System 7-27 Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command Numbers To connect to a different cell phone, 1. Press and hold the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to 30 two seconds.
  • Page 178 7-28 Infotainment System 3. Say each digit, one at a time, To delete all name tags: Digit Dial: This command allows a that you want to store. After phone number to be dialed by 1. Press and hold each digit is entered, the system entering the digits one at a time.
  • Page 179 Infotainment System 7-29 Once connected, the person called followed by a tone. After the last Call Waiting will be heard through the audio digit has been entered, Call waiting must be supported on speakers. say Dial. the cell phone and enabled by the Once connected, the person called Using the Digit Dial Command wireless service carrier.
  • Page 180 7-30 Infotainment System 3. Use the dial or call command to The cell phone must be paired and Voice Pass-Thru dial the number of the third party connected with the Bluetooth Voice pass-thru allows access to the to be called. system before a call can be voice recognition commands on the transferred.
  • Page 181 Infotainment System 7-31 Dual Tone Multi-Frequency previous section Deleting a Paired Phone and the previous sections (DTMF) Tones on deleting name tags. The Bluetooth system can send Other Information numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. You can ®...
  • Page 182 7-32 Infotainment System NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 183: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Climate Control Systems this system. For vehicles with the remote start feature, the climate control Climate Control Systems ..8-1 system functions as part of the remote start feature.
  • Page 184 Climate Controls ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided recirculation mode off automatically (Fan Control): Turn clockwise between the instrument panel and and runs the air conditioning or counterclockwise to increase or the floor outlets. compressor unless the outside air is decrease the fan speed. To turn the at or below freezing.
  • Page 185 Climate Controls For quick cool down on hot days, Recirculation mode is not available (Outside Air): Press to turn select the following settings in floor, defog, or defrost modes and the outside air mode on. An together: will shut off automatically and indicator light comes on to show change to outside air.
  • Page 186 Climate Controls If turned on again, the defogger only Remote Start Climate Control Operation runs for approximately five minutes before turning off again. At higher For vehicles with the remote start vehicle speeds, the defogger may feature, when it is activated, the stay on continuously.
  • Page 187: Automatic Climate Control System

    Climate Controls Automatic Climate Control System Automatic Operation This climate control system The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with automatically maintains the desired this system. If equipped with remote start, the climate control system temperature inside the vehicle. Do functions as part of the remote start feature.
  • Page 188 Climate Controls AUTO (Automatic Air Delivery length of time needed to warm the Choosing the coldest or warmest Mode): Turn the air delivery mode interior depends on the outside temperature setting does not cause knob to AUTO for the system to temperature and inside temperature the system to heat or cool any automatically control the direction of...
  • Page 189 Climate Controls outlets. In this mode, the system in any mode as long as the fan is on outside the vehicle will circulate turns the recirculation mode off and and the outside temperature is throughout the vehicle. The outside runs the air conditioning compressor above freezing.
  • Page 190 Climate Controls prevent window fogging and continuously. The defogger can also Remote Start Climate Control Operation moisture building up inside the be turned off by turning off the vehicle. engine. If equipped with the remote start feature, when it is activated, the Rear Window Defogger Caution climate control system heats and...
  • Page 191: Passenger Compartment Air Filter

    Climate Controls Air Vents Maintenance Move the louvers on the air outlets Passenger Compartment up or down to change the direction Air Filter of the airflow. The louvers do not turn. The filter removes dust, pollen, and Use the thumbwheels near each other airborne irritants from outside vent to open and close off the air that is pulled into the vehicle.
  • Page 192 8-10 Climate Controls 4. Remove the air filter cover screw. 3. Unplug both wire cables and remove the glove box. 5. Remove the filter cover and pull out the old air filter. 6. Install the new air filter. 7. Reinstall the air filter cover. Reconnect the wire cabling and reinstall the glove box.
  • Page 193 Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Driver Assistance Systems Power (RAP) ....9-18 Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-32 Operating Shifting Into Park ... . 9-18 Rear Vision Shifting out of Park .
  • Page 194: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving Information Driving Environment same as a vehicle with a lower center of gravity, like a car, in similar Be prepared for driving in inclement situations. Driver Behavior weather, at night, or during other Safe driver behavior and times where visibility or traction may Driving is an important understanding of the environment...
  • Page 195: Defensive Driving

    Driving and Operating Stop or park the vehicle to tend Assume that other road users To avoid distracted driving, always to children. (pedestrians, bicyclists, and keep your eyes on the road, hands other drivers) are going to be on the wheel, and mind on the drive. Keep pets in an appropriate careless and make mistakes.
  • Page 196: Control Of A Vehicle

    Driving and Operating 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m Steering Warning (Continued) (66 ft), which could be a lot of Hydraulic Power Steering distance in an emergency. can have a serious or even Helpful braking tips to keep in mind This vehicle has hydraulic power fatal collision if you drive after...
  • Page 197: 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 198: Driving On Wet Roads

    Driving and Operating If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help Warning (Continued) these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid. Ease your foot off the Flowing or rushing water creates Driving on Wet Roads accelerator pedal and steer the strong forces.
  • Page 199: Highway Hypnosis

    Driving and Operating Keep your eyes moving scan Other Rainy Weather Tips Warning (Continued) the road ahead and to the sides. Besides slowing down, other wet Check the rearview mirror and weather driving tips include: could result in a loss of braking. vehicle instruments often.
  • Page 200: Winter Driving

    Driving and Operating Pay attention to special road Try not to break the fragile traction. Blizzard Conditions signs (falling rocks area, winding If you accelerate too fast, the drive Being stuck in snow can be a roads, long grades, passing or wheels will spin and polish the serious situation.
  • Page 201: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating If it takes some time for help to Warning Warning (Continued) arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator Fully open the air outlets on Snow can trap engine exhaust pedal slightly so the engine runs or under the instrument under the vehicle.
  • Page 202: Vehicle Load Limits

    9-10 Driving and Operating Slowly spinning the wheels in the Warning Warning forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could Do not load the vehicle any If the vehicle's tires spin at high free the vehicle. If that does not get speed, they can explode, and you heavier than the Gross the vehicle out after a few tries, it...
  • Page 203 Driving and Operating 9-11 Tire and Loading Information positions (1), and the maximum Steps for Determining Correct Label vehicle capacity weight (2) in Load Limit kilograms and pounds. Locate the statement "The The Tire and Loading combined weight of Information label also shows the occupants and cargo should tire size of the original never exceed XXX kg or...
  • Page 204 9-12 Driving and Operating and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
  • Page 205 Driving and Operating 9-13 seating positions. The combined the weight of the vehicle, all weight of the driver, passengers, occupants, fuel, and cargo. and cargo should never exceed Never exceed the GVWR for the the vehicle's capacity weight. vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either Certification Label the front or rear axle.
  • Page 206: Starting And Operating

    9-14 Driving and Operating Starting and Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Operating cause loss of control and a Never stack heavier crash. Overloading can also things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In shorten the life of the vehicle. inside the vehicle so that some of them are above Caution the tops of the seats.
  • Page 207: Ignition Positions

    Driving and Operating 9-15 Ignition Positions Caution (Continued) Caution breaking-in guideline every Using a tool to force the key to time you get new brake turn in the ignition could cause linings. damage to the switch or break the key. Use the correct key, make Do not tow a trailer during sure it is all the way in, and turn it break-in.
  • Page 208 9-16 Driving and Operating The steering can bind with the 3. Come to a complete stop, shift ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY): This is wheels turned off center. If this to P (Park), and turn the ignition the position in which you can happens, move the steering wheel to LOCK/OFF.
  • Page 209: Starting The Engine

    Driving and Operating 9-17 START: This is the position that turned to the START position, Caution starts the engine. When the engine and then released when the starts, release the key. The ignition engine begins cranking, the If the steering wheel is turned switch returns to ON/RUN for engine will continue cranking for until it reaches the end of its...
  • Page 210: Retained Accessory

    9-18 Driving and Operating engine and transmission gently The outside mirror, power windows Caution (Continued) until the oil warms up and and sunroof will function until a door lubricates all moving parts. is opened. battery. Wait at least 15 seconds The radio will function until the between each try, to let the Caution...
  • Page 211: Shifting Out Of Park

    Driving and Operating 9-19 Leaving the Vehicle With the If you have to leave an automatic Move the shift lever out of P (Park) transmission vehicle with the engine before you release the parking Engine Running running, be sure the vehicle is in brake.
  • Page 212: Parking Over Things

    9-20 Driving and Operating The shift lock release is always If you still cannot move the shift Engine Exhaust functional except in the case of an lever from P (Park), consult your uncharged or low voltage (less than dealer or a professional towing Warning 9 volt) battery.
  • Page 213: Automatic Transmission

    Driving and Operating 9-21 Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not running, follow the proper steps to completely sealed.
  • Page 214 9-22 Driving and Operating the shift lever button before you can To rock the vehicle back and forth to Warning shift from P (Park) when the ignition get out of snow, ice, or sand without key is in ON/RUN. If you cannot damaging the transmission, see If It is dangerous to get out of the shift out of P (Park), ease pressure...
  • Page 215: Manual Mode

    Driving and Operating 9-23 M (Manual): This position allows instrument panel cluster. When Caution you to change gears similar to a using the ERS mode a number will manual transmission. If equipped, display in place of the D (Drive), Shifting out of P (Park) or see Manual Mode on page 9-23.
  • Page 216: Fuel Economy Mode

    9-24 Driving and Operating When you shift from D (Drive) to the vehicle, then press the (Minus) Pressing the eco button by the shift M (Manual), the transmission will button to the desired lower gear lever will engage fuel economy shift to a pre-determined lower gear range.
  • Page 217: All-Wheel Drive

    Driving and Operating 9-25 Drive Systems Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels Vehicles with this feature always are slowing down.
  • Page 218: Parking Brake

    9-26 Driving and Operating suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake Center (DIC) messages. See Brake leave enough room up ahead to System Messages on page 5-29. In stop, even with ABS. case of insufficient electrical power, the EPB cannot be applied or Using ABS released.
  • Page 219 Driving and Operating 9-27 If the EPB is applied while the on the EPB switch and hold it in the If the parking brake warning light is vehicle is in motion, a chime will up position. Full application of the on, the EPB has detected an error sound, and the DIC message parking brake by the EPB system...
  • Page 220: Traction Control/Electronic

    9-28 Driving and Operating Automatic EPB Release Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the The EPB will automatically release if intended path. Traction Control/ the vehicle is running, placed into If cruise control is being used and gear and an attempt is made to Electronic Stability traction control or StabiliTrak begins...
  • Page 221 Driving and Operating 9-29 comes on and stays on: Caution 1. Stop the vehicle. Do not repeatedly brake or 2. Turn the engine off and wait accelerate heavily when TCS is 15 seconds. off. The vehicle driveline could be 3. Start the engine. damaged.
  • Page 222: Cruise Control

    9-30 Driving and Operating Cruise Control button. The StabiliTrak Off light Warning (Continued) the instrument cluster turns off. The With cruise control, the vehicle can appropriate message displays in Cruise control can be dangerous maintain a speed of about 40 km/h the DIC.
  • Page 223 Driving and Operating 9-31 2. Get to the speed desired. Increasing Speed While Using (On/Off): Press to turn the Cruise Control cruise control system on and off. 3. Move the thumbwheel down and The indicator light on the button If the cruise control system is release it.
  • Page 224: Ultrasonic Parking Assist

    9-32 Driving and Operating To slow down in small downhill, you might have to brake or Driver Assistance increments, move the shift to a lower gear to maintain the Systems thumbwheel toward SET briefly. vehicle's speed. For some vehicles Each time this is done, the the transmission may automatically vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h Ultrasonic Parking Assist...
  • Page 225 Driving and Operating 9-33 Turning the System On and Off ice, and slush. For cleaning Warning (Continued) instructions, see Exterior Care The system can be disabled through on page 10-74. the Driver Information Center (DIC). It is not available at speeds The park assist sensors are See Park Assist under Driver greater than 8 km/h (5 mph).
  • Page 226: Rear Vision

    9-34 Driving and Operating Other conditions, such as Reach a vehicle speed of Warning (Continued) vibrations from a jackhammer or 8 km/h (5 mph). the compression of air brakes on Rear Vision Camera Location vehicle using only the RVC a very large truck, are affecting screen, during longer, higher system performance.
  • Page 227: Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-35 The following illustrations show the 2. Corner of the rear bumper. Fuel field of view that the camera When the System Does Not Use of the recommended fuel is an provides. Seem To Work Properly important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle.
  • Page 228: Recommended Fuel

    9-36 Driving and Operating If the vehicle has a yellow fuel cap, Prohibited Fuels methylcyclopentadienyl manganese E85 or FlexFuel can be used in the tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use Gasolines containing oxygenates, vehicle. See E85 or FlexFuel on gasolines with MMT as they can such as ethers and ethanol, as well page 9-37.
  • Page 229: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    Driving and Operating 9-37 the underhood emission control recommended. Costly repairs All other vehicles should use only label. If this fuel is not available in caused by use of improper fuel the unleaded gasoline as described states adopting California Emissions would not be covered by the vehicle in Recommended Fuel on Standards, the vehicle will operate...
  • Page 230: Filling The Tank

    9-38 Driving and Operating The starting characteristics of E85 Caution Warning (Continued) or FlexFuel make it unsuitable for use when temperatures fall below Keep sparks, flames, and Do not use fuel containing 18°C (0°F). Use gasoline or add smoking materials away methanol.
  • Page 231 Driving and Operating 9-39 Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not Caution top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished If a new fuel cap is needed, be pumping before removing the sure to get the right type of cap nozzle.
  • Page 232: Filling A Portable Fuel

    9-40 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) Container General Towing keep it in contact with the fill opening until filling is Information Warning complete. Only use towing equipment that has Filling a portable fuel container Fill the container no more been designed for the vehicle.
  • Page 233: Driving Characteristics And

    Driving and Operating 9-41 Driving Characteristics Towing a trailer requires a certain Warning amount of experience. The and Towing Tips combination you are driving is When towing a trailer, exhaust longer and not as responsive as the Driving with a Trailer gases may collect at the rear of vehicle itself.
  • Page 234 9-42 Driving and Operating trailer, which mainly occurs during Making Turns lamps also flash, telling other cornering. This is normal when drivers the vehicle is turning, towing heavier trailers. changing lanes or stopping. Caution When towing a trailer, the arrows on Following Distance Making very sharp turns while the instrument cluster flash for turns...
  • Page 235 Driving and Operating 9-43 grades, the vehicle could show If parking the rig on a hill: 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is signs similar to engine overheating. clear of the chocks. 1. Press the brake pedal, but do To avoid this, let the engine run not shift into P (Park) yet.
  • Page 236: Trailer Towing

    9-44 Driving and Operating Engine Cooling When Trailer Weight of the Trailer Towing How heavy can a trailer safely be? The cooling system may temporarily Speed, altitude, road grades, overheat during severe operating outside temperature, special conditions. See Engine Overheating equipment, and the amount of on page 10-18.
  • Page 237 Driving and Operating 9-45 Vehicle Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. *GCWR 2.4L L4 Engine 3.23 680 kg (1,500 lbs) 2 650 kg (5,840 lbs) 3.0L V6 Engine 3.23 1 588 kg (3,500 lbs) 3 629 kg (8,000 lbs) 3.0L V6 Engine 3.23 1 588 kg (3,500 lbs) 3 549 kg (7,820 lbs)
  • Page 238: Towing Equipment

    9-46 Driving and Operating After loading the trailer, weigh the Total Weight on the Vehicle's bumper-type hitches to it. Use trailer and then the tongue, only a frame-mounted hitch that Tires separately, to see if the weights are does not attach to the bumper. Inflate the vehicle's tires to the proper.
  • Page 239: Conversions And Add-Ons

    Driving and Operating 9-47 Trailer Brakes Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the A loaded trailer that weighs more Add-Ons vehicle is not operating. than 450 kg (1,000 lbs) needs to The vehicle has an airbag system. have its own brake system that is Add-On Electrical Before attempting to add anything...
  • Page 240 9-48 Driving and Operating NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 241 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Starter Switch Check ..10-24 Electrical System Automatic Transmission Shift Electrical System Lock Control Function Overload ....10-30 Check .
  • Page 242 10-2 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New General Information not covered under the terms of the Tires ..... . 10-51 vehicle warranty and may affect For service and parts needs, visit Buying New Tires .
  • Page 243: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-3 Vehicle Checks Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. Doing Your Own Service Work Caution Even small amounts of Warning contamination can cause damage It can be dangerous to work on to vehicle systems.
  • Page 244: Engine Compartment

    10-4 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.4L L4 Engine I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 245 Vehicle Care 10-5 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 10. Engine Coolant Surge Tank page 10-12. and Pressure Cap. See Checking Coolant under 2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. Engine Coolant on page 10-14. See Power Steering Fluid on page 10-20. 11. Remote Negative (-) Terminal. See Jump Starting on 3.
  • Page 246 10-6 Vehicle Care 3.0L V6 Engine I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 247: Engine Cover

    Vehicle Care 10-7 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 9. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. Engine Cover page 10-12. See Jump Starting on page 10-66. 2. Engine Oil Fill Cap (Out of View). See When to Add Engine 10. Battery on page 10-23. Oil under Engine Oil on 11.
  • Page 248: Engine Oil

    10-8 Vehicle Care Always dispose of engine oil 4. Lift and remove the engine Warning properly. See What to Do with cover. Used Oil in this section. 5. Reverse Steps 1 4 to reinstall The engine oil dipstick handle Checking Engine Oil the engine cover.
  • Page 249 Vehicle Care 10-9 to use. For engine oil crankcase Add enough oil to put the level capacity, see Capacities and somewhere in the proper operating Specifications on page 12-2. range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when through. Caution Selecting the Right Engine Oil Do not add too much oil.
  • Page 250: Engine Oil Life System

    10-10 Vehicle Care will provide easier cold starting for skin and nails with soap and water, the oil life system to work properly, the engine at extremely low or a good hand cleaner. Wash or the system must be reset every time temperatures.
  • Page 251: Automatic Transmission

    Vehicle Care 10-11 over the course of an oil drain occurs, take the vehicle to the 2. Press for five seconds to interval and keep it at the proper dealer and have it repaired as soon reset the oil life at 100%. level.
  • Page 252: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    10-12 Vehicle Care to check the transmission fluid level, To inspect or replace: 3. Remove the screws (3) on the please take the vehicle to your sides of the air cleaner cover dealer. assembly. 4. Turn the cover upward to Engine Air Cleaner/Filter disengage the cover hinges.
  • Page 253: Cooling System

    Vehicle Care 10-13 Cooling System Warning 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. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
  • Page 254: Engine Coolant

    10-14 Vehicle Care If the coolant inside the coolant If the engine is overheating, the fan Engine Coolant surge tank is hot, do not do anything should be running. If it is not, the The cooling system in the vehicle is else until it cools down.
  • Page 255 Vehicle Care 10-15 Caution Warning Caution (Continued) Using coolant other than Adding only plain water or some damaged. Too much water in the ® DEX-COOL can cause other liquid to the cooling system mixture can freeze and crack premature engine, heater core, can be dangerous.
  • Page 256 10-16 Vehicle Care Checking Coolant Adding Coolant How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If more coolant is needed, add the The coolant surge tank is located on proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture the driver side of the engine at the coolant surge tank, but only Caution compartment.
  • Page 257 Vehicle Care 10-17 Warning Warning (Continued) Warning Steam and scalding liquids from a The coolant warning system is set You can be burned if you spill hot cooling system can blow out for the proper coolant mixture. coolant on hot engine parts. and burn you badly.
  • Page 258: Engine Overheating

    10-18 Vehicle Care Turn the pressure cap slowly 4. With the coolant surge tank proper level, repeat Steps 1 3 and counterclockwise about pressure cap off, start the reinstall the pressure cap. If the one-quarter of a turn. If a hiss is engine and let it run until the coolant still is not at the proper level heard, wait for that to stop.
  • Page 259 Vehicle Care 10-19 If No Steam is Coming from 3. Try to minimize engine load. If in Warning (Continued) a traffic jam, shift to N (Neutral); the Engine otherwise, shift to the highest until it cools down. Wait until there If there is an engine overheat gear possible while driving.
  • Page 260: Power Steering Fluid

    10-20 Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid 2. Remove the engine cover, Caution if required. See Engine Cover on page 10-7. Use of the incorrect fluid may 3. Wipe the cap and the top of the damage the vehicle and the reservoir clean.
  • Page 261: Brakes

    Vehicle Care 10-21 Adding Windshield Washer Caution (Continued) Warning Fluid to freeze and damage the The brake wear warning sound washer fluid tank and other means that soon the brakes will parts of the washer system. not work well. That could lead to a crash.
  • Page 262: Brake Fluid

    10-22 Vehicle Care proper sequence to torque new, approved replacement parts. There are only two reasons why the specifications. See Capacities and If this is not done, the brakes might brake fluid level in the reservoir Specifications on page 12-2. not work properly.
  • Page 263 Vehicle Care 10-23 Warning Warning Caution (Continued) If brake fluid is spilled on the If too much brake fluid is added, it With the wrong kind of fluid in the vehicle's painted surfaces, can spill on the engine and burn, brake hydraulic system, the the paint finish can be if the engine is hot enough.
  • Page 264: All-Wheel Drive

    10-24 Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage noise is heard. A fluid loss could If the vehicle starts in any other indicate a problem. Have it position, contact your dealer for inspected and repaired. service. Warning Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.
  • Page 265: Ignition Transmission Lock

    Vehicle Care 10-25 To check the P (Park) 3. With the engine off, turn the Park Brake and P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: ignition on, but do not start the Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to engine. Without applying the P (Park).
  • Page 266: Replacement

    10-26 Vehicle Care 2. Push the release lever (2) to 2. Turn the bottom edge of the Caution disengage the hook and push blade assembly (2) slightly away the wiper arm (1) out of the from the underside of the Allowing the wiper arm to touch blade assembly (3).
  • Page 267: Headlamp Aiming

    Vehicle Care 10-27 Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10-3. Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10-30. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
  • Page 268: Fog Lamps

    10-28 Vehicle Care 2. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight out of the assembly. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fog lamp bulb assembly. 4. Install the new bulb by turning it clockwise into the assembly. 5.
  • Page 269: Taillamps, Turn Signal

    Vehicle Care 10-29 Taillamps, Turn Signal, License Plate Lamp Stoplamps, and Back-Up To replace one of these bulbs: Lamps 1. Remove the two screws holding each of the license plate lamps To replace one of these bulbs: to the fascia. 2.
  • Page 270: Electrical System

    10-30 Vehicle Care 4. Push the new bulb into the bulb Replacement Bulbs Electrical System socket and turn it clockwise to Exterior Lamp Bulb lock it into place. Electrical System Number 5. Push and turn the license plate Overload Back-Up Lamp lamp back through the fascia opening.
  • Page 271: Fuses And Circuit

    Vehicle Care 10-31 Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Caution Breakers An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in Spilling liquid on any electrical The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the component on the vehicle may protected from short circuits by headlamp wiring checked right away...
  • Page 272 10-32 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage BATT2 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Main Feed 2 BATT3 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Main Feed 3 Body Control Module Engine Control Module Engine Control PWR TRN Module/Powertrain ENG SNSR Miscellaneous Engine Sensors The vehicle may not be equipped Electric Parking Fuses Usage...
  • Page 273 Vehicle Care 10-33 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Relays Usage FUEL/VAC Fuel Pump/ Parking Lamps Front Fog Lamps Vacuum Pump LP RH* (Right) (Europe Park FOG RLY Lamps) HDLP Headlamp Washer FUEL/VAC Fuel Pump/Vacuum WASHER PWM FAN Pulse Width PUMP RLY Pump Relay Modulation Fan High-Beam...
  • Page 274: Block

    10-34 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is on the passenger side of the lower console. Pull the latch of the fuse box cover straight back to access the fuses. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 275: Block

    Vehicle Care 10-35 The vehicle may not have all of the Fuses Usage Fuses Usage fuses, relays, and features shown. Body Control FSCM Fuel System Fuses Usage (TRN SIG) Module (Turn Control Module Amplifier Signal) FSCM Fuel System APO JACK Auxiliary Power Body Control VENT SOL...
  • Page 276 10-36 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Relays Usage LOGISTIC Logistic Mode S/ROOF Sunroof Battery ACC/ Accessory/Run MODE BATT RAP RLY Accessory Power OSRVM Outside Rearview SSPS Speed Sensitive CIGAR Cigarette and Mirror Power Steering Auxiliary Power JACK RLY Outlet PASS Passenger Power STR/...
  • Page 277: Wheels And Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-37 Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Tires and a serious crash. See Worn or old tires can Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the tread Every new GM vehicle has page 9-10. is badly worn, high-quality tires made by a replace them.
  • Page 278: All-Season Tires

    10-38 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tires of the See Tire Pressure for traction or performance as winter same size, load range, and tires on snow or ice-covered roads. High-Speed Operation on speed rating as the original See Winter Tires on page 10-38. page 10-46 for inflation pressure equipment tires.
  • Page 279: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    Vehicle Care 10-39 Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the DOT Tire Date of Tire Size illustration later in this Manufacture The last four Useful information about a tire is section. digits of the TIN indicate the tire molded into its sidewall. The manufactured date.
  • Page 280 10-40 Vehicle Care (6) Uniform Tire Quality spare tire, see Compact Spare Grading (UTQG) Tire Tire on page 10-65 and If a Tire manufacturers are required to Goes Flat on page 10-57. grade tires based on three (3) Tire Identification Number performance factors: treadwear, (TIN) The letters and numbers...
  • Page 281: Tire Designations

    Vehicle Care 10-41 For more information on tire Tire Designations (3) Aspect Ratio A two-digit pressure and inflation see Tire number that indicates the tire Tire Size Pressure on page 10-44. 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 282: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    10-42 Vehicle Care is certified to carry. The speed Belt A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, oil, rating is the maximum speed a cords between the plies and the and coolant, but without tire is certified to carry a load. tread.
  • Page 283 Vehicle Care 10-43 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Maximum Load Rating model name molding that is Rating for the rear axle. See load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same Vehicle Load Limits on maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall page 9-10.
  • Page 284: Tire Pressure

    10-44 Vehicle Care Sidewall The portion of a tire tire's traction, temperature, and recommended inflation pressure. between the tread and the bead. treadwear. Ratings are See Tire and Loading determined by tire Information Label under Vehicle Speed Rating manufacturers using Load Limits on page 9-10.
  • Page 285 Vehicle Care 10-45 How the vehicle is loaded Remove the valve cap from the Caution (Continued) affects vehicle handling and ride tire valve stem. Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to comfort. Never load the vehicle Reduced fuel economy. with more weight than it was get a pressure measurement.
  • Page 286: Tire Pressure Monitor System

    10-46 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure for Vehicles with P235/55R18 size tires Tire Pressure Monitor require inflation pressure adjustment High-Speed Operation System when driving the vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. The Tire Pressure Monitor System Warning Set the cold inflation pressure to the (TPMS) uses radio and sensor maximum inflation pressure shown...
  • Page 287: Operation

    Vehicle Care 10-47 pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is See Radio Frequency Statement on of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure page 13-15. under-inflated. telltale. When the system detects a Tire Pressure Monitor malfunction, the telltale will flash for Accordingly, when the low tire approximately one minute and then...
  • Page 288 10-48 Vehicle Care on the instrument cluster. If the of the Tire and Loading Information TPMS Malfunction Light warning light comes on, stop as label and its location. Also see Tire The TPMS will not function properly soon as possible and inflate the Pressure on page 10-44.
  • Page 289 Vehicle Care 10-49 malfunction light should go off TPMS Sensor Matching The TPMS matching process is: once the TPMS sensor matching Process 1. Set the parking brake. process is performed Each TPMS sensor has a unique 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with successfully.
  • Page 290: Tire Inspection

    10-50 Vehicle Care 7. Proceed to the passenger side Replace the tire if: Tire Rotation rear tire. The passenger side The indicators at three or Tires should be rotated every rear turn signal lamp comes on. more places around the tire 12 000 km (7,500 mi).
  • Page 291: When It Is Time For New

    Vehicle Care 10-51 Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor Lightly coat the center of the System. See Tire Pressure wheel hub with wheel bearing Monitor Operation on grease after a wheel change or page 10-47. tire rotation to prevent corrosion or rust build-up. Do not get Check that all wheel nuts are grease on the flat wheel properly tightened.
  • Page 292: Buying New Tires

    10-52 Vehicle Care equipped, be replaced after six at least a month, remove the tires or years, regardless of tread wear. The raise the vehicle to reduce the tire manufacturer date is the last weight from the tires. four digits of the DOT Tire Buying New Tires Identification Number (TIN) which is molded into one side of the tire...
  • Page 293 Vehicle Care 10-53 number is molded onto the tire's Winter tires with the same speed Warning sidewall near the tire size. If the rating as the original equipment tires may not be available for H, tires have an all-season tread Mixing tires of different sizes, design, the TPC Spec number V, W, Y and ZR speed rated...
  • Page 294: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    10-54 Vehicle Care sure they are the same size, may be affected. If the vehicle has Uniform Tire Quality electronic systems such as antilock load range, speed rating, and Grading brakes, rollover airbags, traction construction (radial) as the control, electronic stability control, Quality grades can be found original tires.
  • Page 295 Vehicle Care 10-55 nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, or to some limited-production tires.
  • Page 296: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    10-56 Vehicle Care performance on the laboratory surface variations such as troughs Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor test wheel than the minimum vibrating when driving on a smooth System (TPMS) sensors with new required by law.
  • Page 297: Tire Chains

    Vehicle Care 10-57 Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat Caution It is unusual for a tire to blow out Warning The wrong wheel can also cause while driving, especially if the tires problems with bearing life, brake are maintained properly. See Tires Do not use tire chains.
  • Page 298 10-58 Vehicle Care Warning Warning Warning Driving on a flat tire will cause Lifting a vehicle and getting under Changing a tire can be permanent damage to the tire. it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous. The vehicle can slip Re-inflating a tire after it has been dangerous without the off the jack and roll over or fall...
  • Page 299: Tire Changing

    Vehicle Care 10-59 When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of the wheel blocks (1). 2. Push the levers on the load floor. 4. Remove the tire protector foam. 3.
  • Page 300 10-60 Vehicle Care 5. Remove the wheel retainer bolt 1. Remove the wing-bolt (2) from holding down the spare tire by the jack. turning it counterclockwise. 2. Remove the jack (3) and 6. Remove the compact spare tire. tool bag (1). See Compact Spare Tire on 3.
  • Page 301 Vehicle Care 10-61 Warning Warning Getting under a vehicle when it is Lifting a vehicle and getting under lifted on a jack is dangerous. it to do maintenance or repairs is If the vehicle slips off the jack, dangerous without the you could be badly injured or appropriate safety equipment and killed.
  • Page 302 10-62 Vehicle Care 4. If you have a coin/pierce jack, Warning attach the jack handle extension to the jack by sliding the hook Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the through the end of the jack and parts to which it is fastened, can insert the other end of the jack make wheel nuts become loose handle into the wrench.
  • Page 303 Vehicle Care 10-63 Warning Warning Caution (Continued) Never use oil or grease on bolts Wheel nuts that are improperly or sequence and to the proper or nuts because the nuts might incorrectly tightened can cause torque specification. See come loose. The vehicle's wheel the wheels to become loose or Capacities and Specifications for could fall off, causing a crash.
  • Page 304 10-64 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire To store the flat or spare tire and 3. Reverse Steps 1 3 under tools: Removing the Spare Tire and and Tools Tools to replace the floor and lock in place. Warning 4.
  • Page 305: Compact Spare Tire

    Vehicle Care 10-65 Compact Spare Tire Warning Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at a time.
  • Page 306: Jump Starting

    10-66 Vehicle Care (50 mph). To conserve the tread of Do not mix the compact spare tire or Jump Starting the spare tire, have the standard tire wheel with other wheels or tires. For more information about the repaired or replaced as soon as They will not fit.
  • Page 307 Vehicle Care 10-67 2. Get the vehicles close enough Caution Caution (Continued) so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not Ignoring these steps could result warranty. Whenever possible, turn touching each other. If they are, in costly damage to the vehicle off or unplug all accessories on it could cause a ground...
  • Page 308 10-68 Vehicle Care 4. Open the hood on the other Your vehicle is equipped with a Your vehicle is equipped with a vehicle and locate the remote positive (+) terminal. This remote negative ( ) terminal. positive (+) and negative ( ) is located in the engine This is a stud next to the engine terminal locations on that...
  • Page 309 Vehicle Care 10-69 cable to the negative ( ) terminal Warning Warning on the dead battery because this can cause sparks. Using an open flame near a Fans or other moving engine 6. Connect the red positive (+) battery can cause battery gas to parts can injure you badly.
  • Page 310: Towing The Vehicle

    10-70 Vehicle Care to a remote negative ( ) terminal Towing the Vehicle Caution on the vehicle with the dead battery. If the jumper cables are Caution 9. Connect the other end of the connected or removed in the negative ( ) cable away from the Incorrectly towing a disabled wrong order, electrical shorting dead battery, but not near...
  • Page 311: Recreational Vehicle

    Vehicle Care 10-71 To tow the vehicle behind another Here are some important things to vehicles can also be towed by vehicle for recreational purposes, consider before recreational vehicle placing them on a platform trailer such as behind a motor home, see towing: with all four wheels off of the Recreational Vehicle Towing...
  • Page 312 10-72 Vehicle Care To tow the vehicle from the front 4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/ Caution (Continued) with all four wheels on the ground: OFF and remove the key from the ignition. 1. Position the vehicle that will be automatic transmission could be towed and secure it to the damaged.
  • Page 313 Vehicle Care 10-73 Dolly Towing 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) 7. Release the parking brake. Towing the Vehicle from the Rear Caution Towing the vehicle from the rear To tow the vehicle from the front could damage it. Also, repairs with the rear wheels on the ground: would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
  • Page 314: Appearance Care

    10-74 Vehicle Care Appearance Care washed. This could cause damage Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Exterior Care products can be obtained from If using an automatic car wash, your dealer. Follow all Locks follow the car wash instructions. The manufacturer directions regarding windshield wiper and rear window correct product usage, necessary...
  • Page 315 Vehicle Care 10-75 calcium chloride and other salts, ice The bright metal moldings on the Caution (Continued) melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle are aluminum. To prevent sap, bird droppings, chemicals from damage always follow these may damage it. Use only industrial chimneys, etc., can cleaning instructions: non-abrasive waxes and polishes...
  • Page 316 10-76 Vehicle Care Solvents, alcohols, fuels, Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Air Intakes or other harsh cleaners. Lenses, Emblems, Decals and Clear debris from the air intakes, Ice scrapers or other hard items. Stripes between the hood and windshield when washing the vehicle. Aftermarket appearance caps or Use only lukewarm or cold water, a covers while the lamps are...
  • Page 317 Vehicle Care 10-77 squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at Wheels and Trim Aluminum Caution least once a year. Hot, dry climates or Chrome may require more frequent Use a soft, clean cloth with mild To avoid surface damage, do not application. Black marks from soap and water to clean the wheels.
  • Page 318: Interior Care

    10-78 Vehicle Care check constant velocity joints, material to parts repaired or Interior Care rubber boots, and axle seals for replaced to restore corrosion To prevent dirt particle abrasions, leaks. protection. regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Original manufacturer replacement Body Component Lubrication Immediately remove any soils.
  • Page 319 Vehicle Care 10-79 remain on the surface being 3.8 L (1 gal) of water. Cleaning the windshield with water cleaned for extended periods A concentrated soap solution will during the first three to six months of time. leave a residue that creates of ownership will reduce tendency streaks and attracts dirt.
  • Page 320 10-80 Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and Start by vacuuming the surface center. Fold the cleaning cloth to Radio Displays using a soft brush attachment. If a a clean area frequently to rotating brush attachment is being For vehicles with high gloss...
  • Page 321 Vehicle Care 10-81 Instrument Panel, Leather, Cargo Cover and Caution (Continued) Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Convenience Net Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and these solvents can permanently Wash with warm water and mild Natural Open Pore Wood change the appearance and feel detergent.
  • Page 322: Floor Mats

    10-82 Vehicle Care Floor Mats brake pedal. Always check that the floor mats do not interfere with the pedals. Warning Use the floor mat with the If a floor mat is the wrong size or correct side up. Do not turn it over.
  • Page 323: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil Maintenance Your vehicle is an important changes and tire rotations and investment. This section describes additional maintenance items like the required maintenance for the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper vehicle.
  • Page 324: Maintenance Schedule

    11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. Because of the way people use Maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or Schedule There may need to be more competitive driving. frequent checks and services. The Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services Additional Required Services - service.
  • Page 325 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Inspect brake system. possible. If driven under the best reset oil life system. See Engine conditions, the engine oil life system Oil on page 10-8 and Engine Oil Visually inspect steering, might not indicate the need for Life System on page 10-10.
  • Page 326 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check ignition transmission lock. See Ignition Transmission Lock Check on page 10-25. Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10-25. Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed.
  • Page 327 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
  • Page 328 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Or every five years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. See Cooling System on Services - Normal page 10-13. (1) Or every two years, whichever (6) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. More frequent comes first.
  • Page 329 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
  • Page 330: Services

    11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Or every five years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. See Cooling System on Services Services - Severe page 10-13. (1) Or every two years, whichever (6) Or every 10 years, whichever Severe Commercial Use comes first.
  • Page 331: And Care

    Service and Maintenance 11-9 Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
  • Page 332 11-10 Service and Maintenance Hoses Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread or sidewall; or a bulge or Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control split in the tire. be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride.
  • Page 333 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Wheel Alignment Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance. provide a clear view. Signs that the alignment may Signs of wear include streaking, need to be adjusted include skipping across the windshield,...
  • Page 334: Recommended Fluids

    11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10-8. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
  • Page 335: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood and Liftgate Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241). Sunroof Track Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No.
  • Page 336 11-14 Service and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Wiper Blades Driver Side 60.0 cm (24.0 in) 95479599 Passenger Side 40.0 cm (16.0 in) 95479597 Rear 30.0 cm (12.0 in) 96624648 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 337: Maintenance Records

    Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 338 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 339 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 340 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 341: Technical Data

    Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
  • Page 342: Vehicle Data

    12-2 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 2.4L L4 Engine 8.5 L 9.0 qt...
  • Page 343 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2.4L L4 (LEA) Automatic 0.75 0.90 mm (0.030 0.035 in) 3.0L V6 (LFW) Automatic 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 344 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.4L L4 Engine 3.0L V6 Engine I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 345: Customer Information

    Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
  • Page 346 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be...
  • Page 347: Customer Assistance

    Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
  • Page 348: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    Online Owner Experience 1-800-263-3777 (English) (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com 1-800-263-7854 (French) (Warranty Tracking 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Information): Track the vehicle s The Chevrolet online owner Telephone devices (TTYs)) warranty information. experience is a one-stop resource Roadside Assistance: that allows interaction with (Recall Information): View...
  • Page 349: Program

    General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca (Canada) chevroletowner.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
  • Page 350 New Vehicle Limited Warranty. nearest Chevrolet dealer for chains, or other traction devices. Chevrolet and General Motors of warranty service, or if the vehicle Canada Limited reserve the right to Towing or services for vehicles...
  • Page 351: Program

    Customer Information 13-7 Services Specific to Assistance advisor may give safety related. If it is, please call permission to get local your dealership, let them know this, Canadian-Purchased Vehicles emergency road service. You will and ask for instructions. Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement receive payment, up to $100, If your dealer requests you to bring is approximately $5 Canadian.
  • Page 352 13-8 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation is not a one-way or round-trip shuttle service Courtesy Rental Vehicle part of the New Vehicle Limited within reasonable time and distance Your dealer may arrange to provide Warranty. A separate booklet parameters of your dealer's area. you with a courtesy rental vehicle or entitled Limited Warranty and reimburse you for a rental vehicle...
  • Page 353: Collision Damage Repair

    Customer Information 13-9 Additional Program value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the GM New Information collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any All program options, such as shuttle related failures are not covered by Collision Parts service, may not be available at...
  • Page 354 13-10 Customer Information center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: technicians and comparable company may require you to have Driver name, address, and equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. Genuine GM Original Equipment Insuring the Vehicle Driver license number.
  • Page 355: Service Publications Ordering Information

    Customer Information 13-11 Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Repair Process you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that Owner Information...
  • Page 356: Reporting Safety Defects

    13-12 Customer Information Current and Past Models Reporting Safety To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline Technical Service Bulletins and Defects toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 Manuals are available for current (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects http://www.safercar.gov;...
  • Page 357: Government

    Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: about the vehicle s performance and immediately, and notify General Chevrolet Motor Division how it is driven. For example, the Motors of Canada Limited. Call Chevrolet Customer Assistance vehicle uses computer modules to...
  • Page 358: Event Data Recorders

    13-14 Customer Information Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a if the vehicle is leased, with the better understanding of the consent of the lessee; in response This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and to an official request by police or event data recorder (EDR).
  • Page 359: Identification (Rfid)

    Customer Information 13-15 OnStar Terms and Conditions and Communications Commission (FCC) Privacy Statement on the OnStar rules and with Industry Canada website. Standards RSS GEN/210/220/310. Operation is subject to the following Radio Frequency two conditions: Identification (RFID) 1. The device may not cause harmful interference.
  • Page 360 13-16 Customer Information NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 361 OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Press Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands. OnStar Services Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency .
  • Page 362: Onstar Services

    14-2 OnStar Get help for an emergency. OnStar Services Navigation Be a Good Samaritan or OnStar navigation requires the respond to an AMBER Alert. Emergency Directions and Connections Get assistance in severe service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, weather or other crisis and the built-in system can automatically Press to receive directions or...
  • Page 363: Connections

    OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands 2. Say Repeat. System responds After the call ends, press the Go with the last direction given, then button on the navigation screen to During a Planned Route responds with OnStar ready, begin driving directions. Cancel Route then a tone.
  • Page 364 14-4 OnStar OnStar Mobile App Calling 911 Emergency Store a Name Tag for Speed Dialing Download the OnStar RemoteLink 1. Press . System responds: ® mobile app to select Apple OnStar ready, followed by 1. Press . System responds: ® Android , and BlackBerry devices a tone.
  • Page 365: Diagnostics

    OnStar 14-5 Verify Minutes and Expiration OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Information Automatic Crash Response, Press and say Minutes then Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Verify to check how many minutes Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service remain and their expiration date. Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Press to request account transfer...
  • Page 366 14-6 OnStar to function properly. These systems vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a system can provide in-vehicle may not operate if the battery is crash, or wireless phone network access to all of the OnStar services, discharged or disconnected. congestion or jamming.
  • Page 367 OnStar 14-7 change the OnStar PIN, call OnStar Roadside Assistance and a route or may ask for a call back and provide the Advisor with the locksmith to help gain access to the after the vehicle is driven into an current number.
  • Page 368 14-8 OnStar Add-on Electrical Equipment OnStar - libcurl and unzip THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF acknowledgments The OnStar system is integrated ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR into the electrical architecture of the Certain OnStar components include IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT vehicle.
  • Page 369 OnStar 14-9 unzip: Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, materials provided with the Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, distribution. The sole exception This is version 2005-Feb-10 of the Rich Wales, Mike White to this condition is redistribution Info-ZIP copyright and license. The of a standard UnZipSFX binary definitive version of this document This software is provided as is,...
  • Page 370 14-10 OnStar Pocket UnZip, WiZ or MacZip without the explicit permission of Info-ZIP. Such altered versions are further prohibited from misrepresentative use of the Zip-Bugs or Info-ZIP e-mail addresses or of the Info-ZIP URL(s). 4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use the names Info-ZIP, Zip, UnZip, UnZipSFX, WiZ, Pocket UnZip, Pocket Zip,...
  • Page 371 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Assistance Program, What Will You See after an Roadside ..... 13-5 About Driving the Vehicle ..iii Airbag Inflates? .
  • Page 372 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) CD Player ..... 7-11 Headlamps ....10-27 Center Console Storage .
  • Page 373 INDEX Collision Damage Repair ..13-9 Cruise Control ....9-30 Diagnostics ® Compact Spare Tire ..10-65 Light .
  • Page 374 INDEX Driving (cont'd) Engine Loss of Control ....9-5 Air Cleaner/Filter ... 10-12 Filter, Off-Road Recovery ... . 9-5 Check and Service Engine Engine Air Cleaner .
  • Page 375 INDEX Fuel ......9-35 Additives .....9-37 Garage Door Opener .
  • Page 376 INDEX Lights Airbag Readiness ... . .5-12 Ignition Positions ....9-15 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..10-39 All-Wheel Drive .
  • Page 377: Traction Control System

    INDEX Lights (cont'd) Mirrors Tire Pressure ....5-21 Automatic Dimming ...2-12 Maintenance Traction Control System Automatic Dimming Records .
  • Page 378 INDEX Off-Road Outlets Phone Recovery ..... . 9-5 Power ......5-7 Bluetooth .
  • Page 379 INDEX Reimbursement Program, Roadside Assistance GM Mobility ....13-5 Program ..... . 13-5 Radio Frequency Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Roof...
  • Page 380 i-10 INDEX Satellite Radio ....7-6 Service (cont'd) Steering ......9-4 Scheduling Appointments .
  • Page 381 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont'd) Transportation Program, Uniform Tire Quality Courtesy ..... 13-7 Tachometer ....5-10 Grading .
  • Page 382 i-12 INDEX Vehicle (cont'd) Wheels Personalization ....5-36 Alignment and Tire Reminder Messages ..5-36 Balance ....10-56 Remote Start .

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