Page 1 2011 GMC Terrain Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2011 GMC Terrain Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Customer Information ..13-1 General Information .
Page 3 Keep this manual in the vehicle for this manual including, but not limited quick reference. to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem, and TERRAIN are trademarks and/or service Manufactured under license from ®...
Page 4: Index
Introduction the developer to meet Apple Using this Manual performance standards. Apple is To quickly locate information about not responsible for the operation of the vehicle, use the Index in the this device or its compliance with back of the manual. It is an safety and regulatory standards.
Page 5 Introduction Symbols Vehicle Symbol Chart WARNING Here are some additional symbols The vehicle has components and that may be found on the vehicle These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of and what they mean. For more that could hurt you or other text.
Page 6 Introduction : LATCH System Child Restraints : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Oil Pressure ® : OnStar : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders : Steering Wheel Controls : Tire Pressure Monitor : Traction Control : Windshield Washer Fluid...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Sensing System for Driver Information Passenger Airbag ..1-11 Center (DIC) ....1-21 Mirror Adjustment .
Page 8: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 9 In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 5. H. Safety Locks on page 2 8. Climate Control Systems on page 8 1 (If Equipped). B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. Infotainment on page 7 1. See Turn and Lane-Change Automatic Climate Control Navigation System Signals on page 6 3.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive : For vehicles with the power liftgate, press and hold until the Information liftgate begins to move to open the liftgate. This section provides a brief overview about some of the For vehicles without the power important features that may or may liftgate, first press , then press...
Page 11 In Brief Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do one of With this feature the engine can be the following: started from outside of the vehicle. Press until the parking lamps Starting the Vehicle turn off.
Page 12 In Brief Liftgate Power Liftgate Operation If you open the liftgate without checking for overhead Manual Liftgate Operation obstructions such as a garage door, you could damage the Unlock the vehicle before opening liftgate or the liftgate glass. the liftgate. Always check to make sure the Press the touchpad located in the area above and behind the liftgate...
Page 13 In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 3 for more information. Four Way Power Driver Seat Eight Way Power Driver Seat The power window controls are on each of the side doors. A. Seat Position Handle The driver door also has switches To adjust a power seat, if equipped: that control the passenger and rear...
Page 14 In Brief See Power Seat Adjustment on See Lumbar Adjustment on 3. Push and pull on the page 3 3 for more information. page 3 6 for more information. seatback to make sure it is locked. Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright Manual Reclining Seatbacks position:...
Page 15: Memory Features
In Brief Power Reclining Seatbacks Memory Features The vehicle will also automatically save driver seat and outside mirror positions to the current driver Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter when the ignition is turned off. These automatically stored positions are referred to as RKE Memory positions.
Page 16: Climate Controls
1-10 In Brief To recall the manually saved See Memory Seat and Mirrors Heated Seats Button Memory positions, press under Power Seat Adjustment on and hold 1 or 2. The driver seat page 3 3 for more information. and outside mirrors move to the Easy Exit Driver Seat positions stored to those buttons when pressed.
Page 17: Head Restraint Adjustment
In Brief 1-11 Head Restraint Safety Belts Sensing System for Adjustment Passenger Airbag Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary United States while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper...
Page 18: Mirror Adjustment
1-12 In Brief The passenger airbag status To adjust the mirrors: Steering Wheel indicator will be visible on the Adjustment 1. Move the selector switch to overhead console when the vehicle L (left) or R (right) to choose the is started. See Passenger Sensing driver or passenger mirror.
Page 19: Exterior Lighting
In Brief 1-13 3. Pull or push the steering wheel Center Dome Lamps Exterior Lighting closer or away from you. There are front and rear dome 4. Pull the lever (A) up to lock the lamps. steering wheel in place. The dome lamp controls are located Do not adjust the steering wheel in the overhead console.
Page 20 1-14 In Brief For more information, see: Move the lever to one of the Rear Window Wiper/Washer following positions: Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 1. : Use for a single wipe, move the lever to and then release. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) The wipers stop after one wipe.
Page 21 In Brief 1-15 The system turns off when the Climate Controls button is returned to the middle The vehicle's heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation can be controlled position. with these systems. : For continuous rear window wipes. : To set a delay between wipes. : Push the windshield wiper lever forward to spray washer fluid on the rear window.
Page 22 1-16 In Brief Automatic Climate Control System Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the A. Fan Control H. Driver and Passenger Heated regular brake pedal down, then Seats B. AUTO (Automatic Operation) push the parking brake pedal down. Rear Window Defogger C.
Page 23 In Brief 1-17 To release the parking brake, hold To use this feature: the regular brake pedal down, then 1. Move the shift lever to push down momentarily on the M (Manual Mode). parking brake pedal until you feel 2. Press the plus/minus button on the pedal release.
Page 24: Vehicle Features
1-18 In Brief Vehicle Features For more information about these Turning the Digital Clock On or Off and other radio features, see 1. Press the CONFIG button. Operation on page 7 7. Radio(s) 2. Select Time and Date Settings. Storing a Favorite Station 3.
Page 25: Portable Audio Devices
In Brief 1-19 Setting the 12/24 Hour Format Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices 1. Press the CONFIG button. Vehicles with an XM Satellite Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB 2.
Page 26 1-20 In Brief See Bluetooth (Overview) on Cruise Control : Press to silence the page 7 45 or Bluetooth vehicle speakers only. Press again (Infotainment Controls) on to turn the sound on. For vehicles page 7 46 or Bluetooth (Voice with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, Recognition) on page 7 51.
Page 27: Vehicle Personalization
In Brief 1-21 SET/ : Move the thumbwheel Driver Information : Use these buttons to scroll down toward SET/- to set a speed through the items in each menu. Center (DIC) and activate cruise control, or to A small marker will move along the make the vehicle decelerate.
Page 28: Roof Rack System
1-22 In Brief Power Door Locks Ultrasonic Parking Assist Roof Rack System Remote Lock/Unlock/Start If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking The roof rack cross rails can be Return to Factory Settings Assist (URPA) uses sensors on the locked in four positions along the rear bumper to detect objects while roof rack side rails.
Page 29: Maintenance
In Brief 1-23 ® Power Outlets Performance and StabiliTrak System Maintenance The accessory power outlets can The StabiliTrak system assists with be used to connect electrical directional control of the vehicle in equipment, such as a cell phone or difficult driving conditions. The Traction Control MP3 player.
Page 30: Tire Pressure Monitor
1-24 In Brief Tire Pressure Monitor indicator that the tire pressures are 3. Press either the up or down getting low and the tires need to be arrows to view REMAINING This vehicle may have a Tire inflated to the proper pressure. OIL LIFE.
Page 31: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
Mexico: 01-800-466-0801 online service reminders, vehicle conditions are appropriate, use maintenance tips, online owner cruise control. As the owner of a new GMC, you manual, special privileges, are automatically enrolled in the Always follow posted speed and more. Roadside Assistance program.
Page 32 1-26 In Brief ® OnStar For a full description of OnStar : Push this red emergency services and system limitations, see button to get priority help from the OnStar Owner's Guide in the specially trained OnStar Emergency glove box. Advisors. OnStar service is subject to the : Push this button for hands free, OnStar Terms and Conditions...
Page 33 In Brief 1-27 hardware. The vehicle has to have See Radio Frequency Statement on Your Responsibility a working electrical system and page 13 18 for information Increase the volume of the radio if adequate battery power for the regarding Part 15 of the Federal the OnStar Advisor cannot be OnStar equipment to operate.
Page 34 1-28 In Brief NOTES...
Page 35: Keys, Doors And Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Doors Interior Mirrors Liftgate (Manual) ....2-8 Automatic Dimming Rearview Windows Liftgate (Power) ....2-9 Mirror .
Page 36: Keys
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls The key that is part of the Remote Press the button on the RKE or even make the vehicle move.
Page 37: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry indicate locking. See Remote Lock Feedback under Vehicle (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation Personalization on page 5 30. If a See Radio Frequency Statement on The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) passenger door is open when page 13 18 for information transmitter will work up to 60 m...
Page 38 Keys, Doors and Windows Battery Replacement Pressing may also disarm the (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, first theft-deterrent system. See Replace the battery if the REPLACE Anti-Theft Alarm System on press then press and hold BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY page 2 12.
Page 39 Keys, Doors and Windows Remote Vehicle Start There are other conditions which Extending Engine Run Time can affect the performance of the For a 10-minute extension, repeat The vehicle may have this feature transmitter. See Remote Keyless Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is that allows you to start the engine Entry (RKE) System on page 2 3 for still running.
Page 40 Keys, Doors and Windows There is an emission control Shutting the Engine Off After a Door Locks system malfunction. Remote Start The engine coolant temperature To shut off the engine: WARNING is too high. Press until the parking lamps Unlocked doors can be The oil pressure is low.
Page 41: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors and Windows Power Door Locks When locking the doors with the WARNING (Continued) power lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock Outsiders can easily enter five seconds after the last door is through an unlocked door closed.
Page 42: Doors
Keys, Doors and Windows Safety Locks Doors WARNING (Continued) Liftgate (Manual) Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air WARNING and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Exhaust gases can enter the Control System in the Index.
Page 43: Liftgate (Power)
Keys, Doors and Windows Do not press the touchpad while On vehicles with a power liftgate, WARNING (Continued) closing the liftgate. This will cause the switch is on the overhead the liftgate to be unlatched. console. The vehicle must be in If the vehicle must be driven with P (Park) to use the power feature.
Page 44 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Pressing the touchpad switch on such as a garage door or roof the liftgate outside handle, with mounted cargo during power all doors unlocked, to open the operation. The liftgate can still be liftgate. fully opened manually. OFF: The liftgate only operates manually in this position.
Page 45 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 There is a minimum distance that If you power open the liftgate and Pinch sensors are located on the the power liftgate must already be the liftgate support struts have lost side edges of the liftgate. If an open for the system to hold it open.
Page 46: Vehicle Security
2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows When power opened with the To open the liftgate, press the Vehicle Security 3/4 mode selected, the liftgate stops touchpad on the handle on the This vehicle has theft-deterrent at the new set position. outside of the liftgate, and lift the features;...
Page 47: Immobilizer
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 Disarming the System If the alarm has been activated, the The system is automatically THEFT ATTEMPTED message will disarmed when the vehicle is To disarm the system, do one of the appear on the DIC. See Key and started with the correct key.
Page 48: Exterior Mirrors
2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows If the engine does not start and the Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the Convex Mirrors ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start, and WARNING the key appears to be undamaged or the light continues to stay on, try...
Page 49: Interior Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Heated Mirrors Park Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: If the vehicle is equipped with Automatic Dimming memory mirrors, there is an option The heated outside rearview mirrors to have the mirrors tilt down, when Rearview Mirror turn on when the rear window in R (Reverse), to more easily see...
Page 50: Windows
2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows ® Vehicles with OnStar have three Windows additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your WARNING dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to Leaving children, helpless adults, OnStar.
Page 51: Power Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Power Windows ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) WARNING on page 9 30. Leaving children in a vehicle with Press or pull on the switch to lower or raise the window. the keys is dangerous for many reasons.
Page 52: Sun Visors
2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Window Lockout Sun Visors Roof Sunroof On vehicles with a sunroof, the switches used to operate it are on the headliner above the rearview mirror. The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to operate the sunroof.
Page 53 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 Express-open/Express-close Press and release the front or rear of the driver side switch to express-open or express-close the sunroof. Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof when it is closing, the anti-pinch feature detects the object and stops the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction.
Page 54 2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows NOTES...
Page 55 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Use During Adding Equipment to the Pregnancy ....3-24 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-38 Restraints Safety Belt Extender .
Page 56: Seats And
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front and rear seats have head restraints in all outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash.
Page 57: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment Four Way Power Driver Seat Seat Adjustment WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a To adjust a manual seat: pedal when you do not want to.
Page 58 Seats and Restraints Raise or lower the entire seat To adjust the seatback, see mirror positions. These manually by moving the entire control up Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 6. stored positions are referred to as or down. Button Memory positions. To adjust the lumbar support, see To adjust the seatback, see Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 6.
Page 59 Seats and Restraints Recalling Button Memory Recalling RKE Memory Positions This feature is turned on or off using Positions (Memory Remote Recall) the vehicle personalization menu. See Memory Remote Recall To recall the manually saved The Memory Remote Recall feature under Vehicle Personalization on Button Memory positions, press can recall the driver seat and...
Page 60: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Easy Exit Driver Seat Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks This feature moves the seat Power Lumbar rearward allowing the driver more WARNING room to exit the vehicle. Sitting in a reclined position when To activate, turn the ignition off and the vehicle is in motion can be open the driver door.
Page 61 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) WARNING For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the You can lose control of the seatback upright. Then sit well vehicle if you try to adjust a back in the seat and wear the manual driver seat while the safety belt properly.
Page 62: Heated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints 2. Push and pull on the Heated Front Seats seatback to make sure it is locked. WARNING Power Reclining Seatbacks If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures.
Page 63: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints The passenger seat may take Rear Seats WARNING (Continued) longer to heat up. Split Folding Seatbacks Remote Start Heated Seats seriously injured. After raising the With this feature, either side of the rear seatback, always check to When it is cold outside, the heated rear seatback can be folded down be sure that the safety belts are...
Page 64: Safety Belts
3-10 Seats and Restraints Keep the seatback in the upright, Safety Belts locked position when not in use. This section of the manual To recline the seatback: describes how to use safety belts 1. Lift and hold the lever on top of properly.
Page 65 Seats and Restraints 3-11 In most states and in all Canadian Why Safety Belts Work WARNING provinces, the law requires wearing When you ride in or on anything, safety belts. Here is why: you go as fast as it goes. It is extremely dangerous to ride You never know if you will be in in a cargo area, inside or outside...
Page 66 3-12 Seats and Restraints Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the The person keeps going until vehicle. The rider does not stop. stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 67: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be whether you are wearing a safety belt or not.
Page 68: How To Wear Safety Belts
3-14 Seats and Restraints Q: If I am a good driver, and I How to Wear Safety Belts First, before you or your never drive far from home, passenger(s) wear a safety belt, Properly why should I wear safety there is important information you belts? should know.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-15 In a crash, this applies force to the Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap You can be seriously hurt if the belt.
Page 70 3-16 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured if the You can be seriously injured if the belt is buckled in the wrong place belt goes over an armrest like like this. In a crash, the belt would this.
Page 72 3-18 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured by You can be seriously injured by a not wearing the lap-shoulder belt twisted belt. In a crash, you would properly. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt not be restrained by the shoulder to spread impact forces.
Page 74: Lap-Shoulder Belt
3-20 Seats and Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to All seating positions in the vehicle the height that is right for you. have a lap-shoulder belt. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster later in this section The following instructions explain for instructions on use and how to wear a lap-shoulder belt...
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Adjust the height so the shoulder After the height adjuster is set to portion of the belt is on the shoulder the desired position, try to move it and not falling off of it. The belt down without pressing the release should be close to, but not button (A) to make sure it has...
Page 76 3-22 Seats and Restraints Pretensioners work only once. If the There is one guide for each outside pretensioners are activated in a passenger position in the rear seat. crash, the pretensioners and Here is how to install a comfort possibly other parts of the safety guide to the safety belt: belt system will need to be replaced.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-23 WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 78: Safety Belt Use During
3-24 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy Now and then, check that the safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely belt reminder light, safety belts, that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone,...
Page 79: Safety Belt Care
Seats and Restraints 3-25 Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts After a Keep belts clean and dry. But the safety belt assemblies that Crash were used during any crash may WARNING have been stressed or damaged.
Page 80: Airbag System
3-26 Seats and Restraints Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word Here are the most important things AIRBAG will appear on the middle to know about the airbag system: The vehicle has the following part of the steering wheel for the airbags: driver and on the instrument panel WARNING...
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-27 WARNING WARNING Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, faster than the blink of an eye. or very close to, any airbag Anyone who is up against, or when it inflates can be seriously very close to, any airbag when it injured or killed.
Page 82: Where Are The Airbags
3-28 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side Shown, Passenger The right front passenger frontal Side Similar airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. The seat-mounted side impact The driver frontal airbag is in the airbags for the driver and right front middle of the steering wheel.
Page 83: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-29 When Should an Airbag WARNING (Continued) Inflate? or even death. The path of an Frontal airbags are designed to inflating airbag must be kept inflate in moderate to severe frontal clear. Do not put anything or near-frontal crashes to help between an occupant and an reduce the potential for severe airbag, and do not attach or put...
Page 84 3-30 Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to the system's designed threshold different crash speeds. For inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear level. The threshold level can vary example: impacts, or in many side impacts. with specific vehicle design.
Page 85: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-31 determined by the location and How Does an Airbag full or partial ejection in rollover severity of the side impact. In a events, although no system can Restrain? rollover event, roof-rail airbag prevent all such ejections. deployment is determined by the In moderate to severe frontal or But airbags would not help in...
Page 86 3-32 Seats and Restraints The parts of the airbag that come WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may problems following an airbag appears to be drivable after a be some smoke and dust coming deployment, you should seek moderate crash, there may be...
Page 87: Passenger Sensing
Seats and Restraints 3-33 other parts. The service manual The passenger sensing system for your vehicle covers the need turns off the right front passenger to replace other parts. frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, The vehicle has a crash sensing seat mounted side impact airbags and diagnostic module which and the roof-rail airbags are not...
Page 88 3-34 Seats and Restraints We recommend that children be The passenger sensing system is WARNING (Continued) secured in a rear seat, including: designed to turn off the right front an infant or a child riding in a passenger frontal airbag if: passenger airbag inflates and the rear-facing child restraint;...
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-35 The passenger sensing system is 3. Remove any additional items WARNING designed to turn on (may inflate) from the seat such as blankets, the right front passenger frontal cushions, seat covers, seat If the airbag readiness light ever airbag anytime the system senses heaters, or seat massagers.
Page 90 3-36 Seats and Restraints Also make sure the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an system to detect that person and restraint is not trapped under enable the right front passenger Adult-Size Occupant the vehicle head restraint. If frontal airbag: this happens, adjust the head 1.
Page 91: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Seats and Restraints 3-37 Additional Factors Affecting A wet seat can affect the The on indicator may be lit if performance of the passenger an object, such as a briefcase, System Operation sensing system. Here is how: handbag, grocery bag, laptop or Safety belts help keep the other electronic device, is put on The passenger sensing system...
Page 92: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
3-38 Seats and Restraints To purchase a service manual, see Adding Equipment to the In addition, the vehicle has a Service Publications Ordering passenger sensing system Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Information on page 13 14. for the right front passenger position, which includes sensors Q: Is there anything I might add that are part of the passenger to or change about the vehicle...
Page 93: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-39 If you have questions, call Q: Because I have a disability, Airbag System Check Customer Assistance. The I have to get my vehicle The airbag system does not need phone numbers and addresses modified. How can I find out regularly scheduled maintenance or for Customer Assistance are whether this will affect my...
Page 94: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash
3-40 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...
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Does the lap belt fit low and The manufacturer's instructions that This applies belt force to the snug on the hips, touching the come with the booster seat state the child's pelvic bones in a crash. thighs? If yes, continue.
Page 96 3-42 Seats and Restraints In a crash, children who are not WARNING (Continued) buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be might also slide under the lap thrown out of the vehicle. Older belt. The belt force would then be children need to use safety belts applied right on the abdomen.
Page 97: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-43 Infants and Young Airbags plus lap shoulder belts WARNING (Continued) offer protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs arms.
Page 98 3-44 Seats and Restraints For most basic types of child WARNING restraints, there are many different models available. When Never do this. purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used Children who are up against, in a motor vehicle. If it is, the or very close to, any airbag when restraint will have a label saying it inflates can be seriously injured...
Page 99: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-45 Child Restraint Systems WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular need complete support. This is safety belt may not remain low because an infant's neck is not on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 100 3-46 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat...
Page 101: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 3-47 Children can be endangered in a In some areas, Certified Child Where to Put the crash if the child restraint is not Passenger Safety Technicians Restraint properly secured in the vehicle. (CPSTs) are available to inspect and demonstrate how According to accident statistics, When securing an add-on child to correctly use and install child...
Page 102 3-48 Seats and Restraints A label on your sun visor says, Child restraints and booster seats WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat in vary considerably in size, and some the front. This is because the risk may fit in certain seating positions deploy under some unusual to the rear-facing child is so great, better than others.
Page 103: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-49 If you need to secure more than one child restraint in the rear seat, review the following illustrations. Depending on where you place the child restraint or the size of the child restraint, you may not be able to access certain safety belt A.
Page 104 3-50 Seats and Restraints Make sure that a LATCH-compatible Not all vehicle seating positions or Top Tether Anchor child restraint is properly installed child restraints have lower anchors using the anchors, or use the and attachments or top tether vehicle's safety belts to secure the anchors and attachments.
Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-51 Your child restraint may have Lower Anchor and Top Tether a single tether (A) or a dual Anchor Locations tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
Page 106: System
3-52 Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child restraint in a WARNING (Continued) WARNING position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires child could be seriously injured Children can be seriously injured that the top tether be attached, or if or killed.
Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-53 Do not fold the empty rear seat restraint with the top tether and 2.2. Route, attach and tighten with a safety belt buckled. This the safety belts. Refer to the the top tether according could damage the safety belt or child restraint manufacturer to your child restraint the seat.
Page 108: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
3-54 Seats and Restraints tether is being used, route be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) the tether around the of movement, for proper headrest or head restraint. installation. Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash WARNING If the position being used A crash can damage the does not have a headrest LATCH system in the vehicle.
Page 109: Securing Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-55 New parts and repairs may be that the top tether be anchored, or if belt through or around the necessary even if the LATCH the instructions that come with the restraint. The child restraint system was not being used at the child restraint say that the top strap instructions will show you how.
Page 110 3-56 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3 49 for more information.
Page 111: Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
Seats and Restraints 3-57 Armrest Retaining Strap center armrest before installing a Remove the armrest retaining strap rear facing child restraint in the before installing a forward facing second row center seat position. child restraint in the center seat WARNING position, as it may interfere with the attachment of the top tether to the A rear center armrest that is not...
Page 112 3-58 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, If the child restraint has the LATCH WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat system, see Lower Anchors and in the front. This is because the risk Tethers for Children (LATCH Even if the passenger sensing to the rear-facing child is so great, System) on page 3 49 for how and...
Page 113 Seats and Restraints 3-59 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint.
Page 114 3-60 Seats and Restraints Try to pull the belt out of the If the airbags are off, the off retractor to make sure the indicator in the passenger airbag retractor is locked. If the status indicator will come on and retractor is not locked, repeat stay on when the vehicle is started.
Page 115: Storage
Storage Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments Two cupholders are in the center console. Cupholders may be located Storage Compartments in the second row seat armrest. To Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 access, pull the armrest down. Glove Box .
Page 116: Additional Storage Features
Storage Additional Storage Cargo Tie-Downs Roof Rack System Features WARNING Cargo Cover If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider For vehicles with a cargo cover, use it to cover items in the rear of the than the roof rack like paneling, vehicle.
Page 117 Storage Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 100 kg (220 lbs) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests evenly between the crossrails, making sure to fasten cargo securely.
Page 118 Storage Try sliding the cross rails forward and backward to ensure that they are correctly secured and that the levers stay tight to the cross rails. Do not stand on the plastic lower body panels when loading cargo on the roof rack. When the roof rack is not in use, lock one cross rail at the furthest forward position and lock the other...
Page 119: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Odometer ..... 5-9 Security Light ....5-19 Tachometer .
Page 120: Controls
Instruments and Controls Object Detection System Controls 3. Pull or push the steering wheel Messages ....5-27 closer or away from you. Ride Control System Steering Wheel 4.
Page 121: Horn
Instruments and Controls Horn (Push to Talk): For vehicles (Off): Use to turn the wipers off. ® ® with a Bluetooth or OnStar , press (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Press near the horn symbols or to interact with those systems. See For adjustable interval wipes.
Page 122: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer Rear Window (Rear Wiper Delay): Sets a delay between wipes. Wiper/Washer Pull the lever toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield. (Rear Washer): Push the The rear wiper controls are on the The spray continues until the lever windshield wiper lever forward to end of the windshield wiper lever.
Page 123: Clock (With Date Display)
Instruments and Controls See Multi-Band Antenna on Setting the Time and Date 4. Press the MENU/SEL knob to page 7 18 for the location of the select the 12 hour or 24 hour 1. Turn the infotainment vehicle's antenna. The compass display format.
Page 124: Clock
Instruments and Controls 5. Press the MENU/SEL knob to 3. Select Set Time. Power Outlets select Time Zone, and then 4. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to The accessory power outlets can select the time zone. adjust the highlighted value. be used to connect electrical 6.
Page 125: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls Certain accessory plugs may not Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there be compatible with the accessory could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and power outlets and could overload function. Often gauges and warning vehicle and adapter fuses. If a lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem is experienced, see your...
Page 126: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 127: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls Speedometer Tachometer Here are some situations that can occur with the fuel gauge. None of The vehicle's speed can be selected The tachometer displays the these indicate a problem with the to display on the Driver Information engine speed in revolutions per fuel gauge.
Page 128: Engine Coolant Temperature
5-10 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Temperature Gauge Driver Safety Belt Reminder The passenger safety belt reminder Light light is by the passenger airbag There is a driver safety belt status indicator. reminder light on the instrument panel cluster.
Page 129: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 5-11 as a briefcase, handbag, grocery WARNING bag, laptop, or other electronic device. To turn off the warning light If the airbag readiness light stays and/or chime, remove the object on after the vehicle is started or from the seat or buckle the comes on while driving, it means safety belt.
Page 130: Charging System Light
5-12 Instruments and Controls Then, after several more seconds, The light turns off when the engine WARNING the status indicator will light either is started. If it does not, have the ON or OFF, or either the on or off vehicle serviced by your dealer.
Page 131: Malfunction
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Malfunction Malfunctions often are indicated by the vehicle warranty. This the system before any problem is could also result in a failure Indicator Lamp apparent. Being aware of the light to pass a required Emission can prevent more serious damage Inspection/Maintenance test.
Page 132 5-14 Instruments and Controls Make sure the electrical system If the light continues to flash, when If none of the above have made is not wet. The system could be it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. the light turn off, your dealer can wet if the vehicle was driven Find a safe place to park the check the vehicle.
Page 133: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-15 The vehicle may not pass Brake System Warning after the parking brake is fully inspection if: released, there is a brake problem. Light Have the brake system inspected The Malfunction Indicator Lamp immediately. The vehicle brake system consists is on with the engine running, of two hydraulic circuits.
Page 134: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
5-16 Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System If the regular brake system warning The traction off light comes on when light is not on, the vehicle still has the Traction Control System (TCS) (ABS) Warning Light brakes, but not antilock brakes. has been turned off by pressing and If the regular brake system warning releasing the traction control button.
Page 135: Traction Control System
Instruments and Controls 5-17 If the StabiliTrak system is off, the If the light does not come on, have Tire Pressure Light system does not assist in controlling the vehicle serviced by the dealer. the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and If the system is working normally, the StabiliTrak system and the the indicator light turns off.
Page 136: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-18 Instruments and Controls When the Light Flashes First and Notice: Lack of proper engine Fuel Economy Light Then is On Steady oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be This indicates that there may be a covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 137: Low Fuel Warning Light
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light High-Beam On Light English Shown, Metric Similar The security light comes on briefly The high-beam on light comes on This light comes on for a few when the engine is started. If it does when the high-beam headlamps are seconds when the ignition is turned not have the vehicle serviced by...
Page 138: Front Fog Lamp Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The vehicle may have a Driver Information Center (DIC). It displays information about the vehicle and warning messages if there is a The front fog lamp light comes on The cruise control light is white system problem detected.
Page 139 Instruments and Controls 5-21 It also shows the shift lever position, SET/CLR (Set/Clear): Use this Trip 1 and Trip 2 the odometer, and the direction the button to set or clear the menu item This display shows the current vehicle is driving. when it is displayed.
Page 140 5-22 Instruments and Controls Average Fuel Economy Average Vehicle Speed To stop the timer, press SET/CLR briefly while Timer is displayed. To This display shows the This display shows the average reset the timer to zero, press and approximate average liters per speed of the vehicle in kilometers hold SET/CLR.
Page 141 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Vehicle Information Menu Tire Pressure the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Scheduled Items The display will show a vehicle with Maintenance on page 11 2 for more the approximate pressures of all Press the MENU button until Vehicle information.
Page 142: Vehicle Messages
5-24 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Charging Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC This message is displayed when to notify the driver that the status of BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE there is a fault in the battery the vehicle has changed and that charging system.
Page 143: Cruise Control Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-25 a DOOR OPEN message will also compressor automatically turns off. be displayed. Close the door When the coolant temperature Three dashes will be displayed if the completely. returns to normal, the air compass needs service. See your conditioning compressor turns dealer for service.
Page 144 5-26 Instruments and Controls ENGINE page 10 14 and Driver Information corrected. Check the oil as soon Center (DIC) on page 5 20 for as possible and have the vehicle OVERHEATED STOP information on how to reset the serviced by your dealer. ENGINE system.
Page 145: Key And Lock Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-27 Fuel System Messages Object Detection System warning message, turn the ignition off and then back on again. If the Messages ECO MODE ON message stays on, see your dealer right away. See All-Wheel Drive on PARK ASSIST OFF On some models, this message page 9 37 for more information.
Page 146: Airbag System Messages
5-28 Instruments and Controls SERVICE STABILITRAK Airbag System Messages Service Vehicle Messages This message displays if there is a SERVICE AIRBAG SERVICE AC SYSTEM problem with the StabiliTrak system. ® This message displays if there is a This message is displayed if there is StabiliTrak System on page 9 41.
Page 147: Transmission Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-29 TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE You can receive more than one tire allow the transmission to cool. This pressure message at a time. The message clears when the fluid This message displays when the DIC also shows the tire pressure temperature reaches a safe level.
Page 148: Vehicle Personalization
5-30 Instruments and Controls Vehicle 3. Press the center of the MENU/ Climate and Air Quality SEL knob to select the Vehicle Select the Climate and Air Quality Personalization Settings menu. menu and the following will be The following list of menu items will The audio system controls are displayed: used to access the personalization...
Page 149 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Air Conditioning Mode Remote Start Auto Heat Seats information under Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 3 for more This will allow you to select whether When on, this feature will turn the information. or not the air conditioning comes heated seats on when using remote on automatically the next time the start on cold days.
Page 150 5-32 Instruments and Controls They will return to their previous Park Assist Lighting driving position when the vehicle This allows the Ultrasonic Parking Select the Lighting menu and the is shifted out of R (Reverse), the Assist feature to be turned on following will be displayed: ignition is turned to OFF, or the or off.
Page 151 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Press the MENU/SEL knob when Remote Lock/Unlock/Start or Off. Press BACK to confirm Exit Lighting is highlighted. the selection and go back to the Select Remote Lock/Unlock/Start Turn the knob to select Off, last menu. and the following will be displayed: 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, or Auto Door Unlock Remote Unlock Light Feedback...
Page 152 5-34 Instruments and Controls Remote Lock Feedback Memory Remote Recall Press the MENU/SEL knob when Memory Remote Recall is This allows selection of what type of This allows the Memory Remote highlighted to toggle between On feedback is given when unlocking Recall feature to be turned on or off.
Page 153: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting AUTO (Automatic Headlamps): Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending on the Exterior Lamp Controls exterior light. Exterior Lighting (Parking Lamps): Turns on Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 the parking lamps together with the Headlamp High/Low-Beam following:...
Page 154: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting The light sensor determines it is Headlamp High/ Flash-to-Pass daytime. Low-Beam Changer The flash to pass feature works with The parking brake is released. the low beams or Daytime Running Headlamp High/Low Beam Fully functional Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on or off. Changer: Push the turn/lane Lamps (DRL) are required on all change lever away from you to turn...
Page 155: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting Automatic Headlamp Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change System Signals When it is dark enough outside, the headlamps come on automatically. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn.
Page 156: Fog Lamps
Lighting If after signaling a turn or a lane Use the fog lamps for better vision Interior Lighting change the arrows flash rapidly or in foggy or misty conditions. do not come on, a signal bulb may (Fog Lamps): Turn the fog lamp Instrument Panel be burned out.
Page 157: Reading Lamps
Lighting Lighting Features When the battery's state of charge (Door): The lamps come on is low, the voltage is raised slightly automatically when a door is to quickly bring the charge back up. opened. Entry Lighting When the state of charge is high, (On): Turns the dome lamps on.
Page 158 Lighting EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator's output and the vehicle's electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories.
Page 159 Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player ....7-19 System CD/DVD Player ....7-21 Infotainment Mass Storage Media (MEM) .
Page 160: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Set up the tone, speaker Contact your dealer Navigation System adjustments, and preset radio before adding any equipment. For vehicles with a navigation stations. Adding audio or communication system, see the separate navigation For more information, see Defensive equipment could interfere with manual.
Page 161: Overview (Radio With Cd)
Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD) A. VOL/ Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. SEEK Radio: Seeks the previous station. CD: Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track. C. RADIO/BAND Changes the band while listening to the radio.
Page 162 Infotainment System > Radio: Opens the Selects the CD player Opens the phone favorites list. when listening to a main menu. different audio source. G. TONE Mutes the audio system. (CD Eject) Opens the tone menu. Removes a disc from the H.
Page 163 Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD/DVD/MEM) A. VOL/ Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. SEEK Radio: Seeks the previous station. CD/DVD: Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track. MEM: Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track.
Page 164 Infotainment System E. Buttons 1 to 6 CD/DVD Slot SEEK Radio: Saves and selects Insert a disc. Radio: Seeks the next favorite stations. station. (Play/Pause) MEM: Saves and selects CD/DVD: Selects the next Radio: Pauses time shifted favorite tracks and track or fast forwards content.
Page 165: Operation
Infotainment System Q. DEL Automatic Switch Off Menu System MEM: Deletes the current If the infotainment system has Controls track from MEM. been turned on after the ignition is The MENU/SEL knob and turned off, the system will turn off BACK BACK button are used to automatically after 10 minutes.
Page 166 Infotainment System Selecting a Menu Option Activating a Setting Turning a Function On or Off 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to move the highlighted bar. highlight the setting. highlight the function.
Page 167 Infotainment System Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, Adjusting the Fader and Balance Press the BACK button to delete and Bass the last character in the sequence or press and hold to delete the entire character sequence. Audio Settings The audio settings can be set for each radio band and each audio 1.
Page 168 7-10 Infotainment System Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer) System Settings Auto Volume For vehicles that have an equalizer: The auto volume feature Configuring the Number of automatically adjusts the radio Favorite Pages volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down, so that the volume level is consistent.
Page 169: Radio
Infotainment System 7-11 Maximum Startup Volume Radio : Press to pause and resume time shifted data. See Time Shifting The maximum volume played when (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) the Radio with CD is first turned on AM-FM Radio later in this section. can be set.
Page 170 7-12 Infotainment System Radio Menus If the radio station is known: Station Lists 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. Radio menus are available for AM Press and hold SEEK or and FM. SEEK until the station on the 2. Select AM or FM Station List. All display is reached, then release the receivable stations in the current Press the MENU/SEL knob to open...
Page 171 Infotainment System 7-13 3. Select the programming type. Storing a Station as a Favorite Time Shifting (Radio with A list of stations that transmit CD/DVD and MEM) Stations from all bands can be programming of the selected stored in any order in the favorite The radio with MEM time shift type displays.
Page 172: Satellite Radio
7-14 Infotainment System Satellite Radio Control Buttons Press and release SEEK or SEEK to jump forward or back The buttons used to control the XM Vehicles with an XM Satellite 30 seconds in the time shift buffer. radio are: Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite When the radio station is Radio subscription can receive XM RADIO/BAND: Press to turn the...
Page 173 Infotainment System 7-15 Selecting the XM Band Selecting an XM Channel Selecting a Channel Using the MENU/SEL Knob Press the RADIO/BAND button to XM channels can be selected by To select an XM channel using the choose between the AM, FM, and using SEEK, SEEK, the...
Page 174 7-16 Infotainment System Storing an XM Channel as a Time Shifting (Radio with CD/ Press and release SEEK or Favorite DVD and MEM) SEEK to go to the next or previous song in the time shift Channels from all bands can be The radio with MEM time shift buffer.
Page 175 Infotainment System 7-17 XM Messages No Artist Info: The system is No XM Signal: The system is working properly. No artist working properly. The vehicle may XL (Explicit Language information is available at this time be in a location where the XM signal Channels): These channels, or any on this channel.
Page 176: Radio Reception
7-18 Infotainment System XM Not Available: If this message Cellular Phone Usage does not clear within a short period The range for most AM stations is Cellular phone usage can cause of time, the receiver could have a greater than for FM, especially at interference with the vehicle's radio.
Page 177: Audio Players
Infotainment System 7-19 Audio Players If the bottom surface of a disc is load one CD at a time, and keep dirty, take a soft lint free cloth, the CD player and the loading slot or dampen a clean soft cloth in a free of foreign materials, liquids, CD Player mild neutral detergent solution...
Page 178 7-20 Infotainment System Inserting a CD Selecting a CD Track Using the CD Menu: Using the control buttons: 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. With the printed side facing up, insert a disc into the CD slot until it 2. Select Playlists/Folders. Press SEEK or SEEK to...
Page 179: Cd/Dvd Player
Infotainment System 7-21 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, damage the surface. Pick up discs the CD player, use only CDs in Song Titles, Genres, by grasping the outer edges or the good condition without any label, or Folder View. edge of the hole and the outer edge. load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot If the bottom surface of a disc is...
Page 180 7-22 Infotainment System Inserting a CD or DVD Selecting CD or DVD A Tracks Fast Forward and Rewind Using the control buttons: With the printed side facing up, Press and hold SEEK or insert a disc into the slot until it is SEEK to fast forward or Press SEEK or...
Page 181 Infotainment System 7-23 Searching for MP3s on a CD To search for tracks: Selecting a Chapter or DVD 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. Using the control buttons: It is normal for the search feature 2. Select Search. Press SEEK or SEEK to to take some time to display the select the previous or next track.
Page 182: Mass Storage
7-24 Infotainment System DVD/DVD Pausing a DVD Control Buttons DVD/AUX 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. The buttons used to control the MEM player are: AUX/DVD 2. Select Pause, to pause the disc. Select Pause to start playback. MEM/DVD/AUX: Press to select AUX/AUX the MEM player.
Page 183 Infotainment System 7-25 Recording From Audio CDs Re-recording a Previously Recording From MP3/WMA Recorded Disc Discs or USB Storage Devices The infotainment system can record If the disc or track has already been the current song playing or all songs USB Host Support recorded to MEM, the message from an audio CD to MEM.
Page 184 7-26 Infotainment System Stopping the Recording Playing From MEM The number of objects in each category is shown in parentheses Press the REC button while Playing Back a Previously after the category. Recorded CD recording from an MP3/WMA CD or To search for tracks: USB storage device to display the Turn the MENU/SEL knob to select...
Page 185 Infotainment System 7-27 Configuring MEM Favorites Saving MEM Tracks as Creating Playlists Favorites To create a playlist using tracks During MEM playback, press the stored in MEM: FAV button to change between Favorites can be saved by pressing favorite categories. The favorite and holding one of the 1 to 6 1.
Page 186: Auxiliary Devices
7-28 Infotainment System Auxiliary Devices 3.5 mm Auxiliary Input Jack Connecting and Controlling ® an iPod (Radio with CD) Playback of an audio device that is connected to the 3.5 mm auxiliary Not all iPods can be controlled by The auxiliary input allows portable input jack can only be controlled the infotainment system.
Page 187 Infotainment System 7-29 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Connecting and Controlling a Shuffle Functionality Song Titles, Podcasts, Genres, PlaysForSure Device (PFD) Press the MENU/SEL knob and set Audiobooks, or Composers. or Zune Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or Off. 4. Select the track. Connecting a PFD or Zune On: Plays current tracks in random Shuffle...
Page 188 7-30 Infotainment System When a device is not supported, the Tracks can be searched for by: Shuffle Functionality message No supported data found. Playlists* Press the MENU/SEL knob and set You can safely disconnect the Shuffle Songs (Random) to On Artists device appears.
Page 189 Infotainment System 7-31 Auxiliary Devices (Radio 3.5 mm Auxiliary Input Jack Connecting and Controlling ® an iPod with CD/DVD/MEM) Playback of an audio device that is connected to the 3.5 mm auxiliary Not all iPods can be controlled by The auxiliary input allows portable input jack can only be controlled the infotainment system.
Page 190 7-32 Infotainment System Searching for a Track Connecting and Controlling a Selecting a Track USB Drive Tracks can be searched for by: Using the control buttons: Files that are not stored in Playlists Press SEEK or SEEK to folders are displayed in the root select the previous or next track.
Page 191: Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment
Infotainment System 7-33 Files that do not have any meta To search for tracks: Rear Seat data stored in the ID3 tag display as 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. Infotainment Unknown. 2. Select Search. Tracks can be searched by: Rear Seat Entertainment 3.
Page 192 7-34 Infotainment System In severe or extreme weather On some infotainment systems, the Headphones conditions, the RSE system may not Global Off feature can be turned off work until the temperature is within by performing one of the following: the operating range. The operating Press and hold the radio power range is above 20°C ( 4°F) button for more than...
Page 193 Infotainment System 7-35 to the A/V jacks. The headphones To adjust the volume on the If the foam ear pads attached to are used to listen to various headphones, use the volume the headphones become worn or multi media. The wireless control.
Page 194 7-36 Infotainment System Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks Changing the Source on the Video 4. Press the AUX button a fourth Display Screens time to change the source of If available, the A/V jacks are both video screens to the DVD The image from the auxiliary device located on the rear of the floor player.
Page 195 Infotainment System 7-37 Audio Output Only the left RSE seatback console contains the infrared transmitters Audio from the DVD player or for the wireless headphones. They auxiliary inputs can be heard may be visible as eight illuminated through the following: LEDs.
Page 196 7-38 Infotainment System Remote Control See Battery Replacement later in Remote Control Buttons this section. Objects blocking the (Power): Press to turn the video line of sight could also affect the screens on and off. function of the remote control. (Illumination): Press to turn the If a CD, DVD, or MP3 disc is in the remote control backlight on.
Page 197 Infotainment System 7-39 (Display Menu): Press to (Previous Track/Chapter): (Fast Forward): Press to fast adjust the brightness and screen Press to go to the start of the forward the DVD or CD. To stop fast display mode, and display the current track or chapter.
Page 198 7-40 Infotainment System The AUX button also controls the Replacing the Remote Control (Camera): Press to change the source display between the left and camera angle on DVDs that have If the remote control becomes lost right video screens as described in this feature when the DVD is or damaged, a new universal the table below:...
Page 199 Infotainment System 7-41 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action No power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by borders on the top and bottom or on both sides or it pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
Page 200 7-42 Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont.) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, buzzes. and interference from cellular telephone towers or by using a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones.
Page 201: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Infotainment System 7-43 DVD Distortion Rear Seat Audio (RSA) To listen to a portable audio device through the RSA, attach System Video distortion can occur when the portable audio device to either operating cellular phones, scanners, the front or rear auxiliary input, Vehicles with this feature allow the CB radios, Global Position Systems if available.
Page 202 7-44 Infotainment System SRCE (Source): Press to select When a CD or DVD audio disc is While listening to a disc, press between the radio, CD, and if these playing, press PROG to go to the go to the next track or chapter on features are available: DVD, front beginning of the disc or display disc the disc.
Page 203: Bluetooth (Overview)
Infotainment System 7-45 Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone Vehicles with a Bluetooth system The system may not work with can use a Bluetooth capable cell all cell phones. See Pairing a phone with a Hands Free Profile to Bluetooth (Overview) Phone in this section for more make and receive phone calls.
Page 204: Controls)
7-46 Infotainment System Audio System Bluetooth (Infotainment (Mute/End Call): Press to end a call, reject a call, or to cancel Controls) When using the Bluetooth system, an operation. sound comes through the vehicle's For information about how to front audio system speakers and Infotainment System Controls navigate the menu system using the overrides the audio system.
Page 205 Infotainment System 7-47 The pairing process can be started Pairing a Phone 7. The system responds with by using the voice recognition <Phone name> has been 1. Press the CONFIG button. system or the controls on the successfully paired after the 2.
Page 206 7-48 Infotainment System Linking to a Different Phone Making a Call Using Radio with CD Phone Book To link to a different phone, the new To make a call using the Phone phone must be in the vehicle and Book menu: For cell phones that support the available to be connected to the phone book feature, the Bluetooth...
Page 207 Infotainment System 7-49 Radio with CD/DVD and MEM Making a Call Accepting or Declining a Call > When an incoming call is received, 1. Press Radio with CD the infotainment system mutes and > 2. Select Phone Book. 1. Press twice.
Page 208 7-50 Infotainment System Declining a Call 3. Enter the character sequence To Cancel Mute then select Call. See Entering Press the MENU/SEL knob to Press the MENU/SEL knob and a Character Sequence in Decline and press the MENU/SEL select Mute Call. Operation on page 7 7 for more knob to decline the call.
Page 209: Recognition)
Infotainment System 7-51 The Bluetooth system links with Bluetooth (Voice Hands Free. The system the first available paired cell responds Ready, followed Recognition) phone in the order the phone by a tone. was paired. Pairing 2. Say Bluetooth. The system Only one paired cell phone can responds Bluetooth ready, A Bluetooth cell phone must be...
Page 210 7-52 Infotainment System 5. The system prompts for a name 2. Say Bluetooth. The system 2. Say Bluetooth. The system for the phone. This name will be responds Bluetooth ready, responds Bluetooth ready, used to indicate which phone is followed by a tone. followed by a tone.
Page 211 Infotainment System 7-53 For vehicles with a The system uses the following 2. Say Store. The system navigation system, the commands to store and retrieve responds Store, number system responds with a phone numbers: please, followed by a tone. tone. After the tone say Store 3.
Page 212 7-54 Infotainment System For vehicles with a 5. Say a name tag for the phone 4. After the complete number has navigation system, the number. The name tag is been entered, say Store. The system responds with a recorded and the system system responds Please say tone.
Page 213 Infotainment System 7-55 Using the Directory Command Deleting Name Tags 2. Say Delete. The system responds Delete, please say The directory command lists all of The system uses the following the name tag, followed by the name tags stored by the system. commands to delete name tags: a tone.
Page 214 7-56 Infotainment System Using the Delete All Name Tags 2. Say Delete all name tags. The Using the Dial Command Command system responds You are about 1. Press to delete all name tags stored in The Delete All Name Tags your phone directory and your For vehicles without a command deletes all stored phone...
Page 215 Infotainment System 7-57 If the system does not 2. Say Digit Dial. The system Using the Call Command recognize the number, it responds Digit dial using 1. Press confirms the numbers <phone name>, please say the followed by a tone. If the first digit to dial, followed by For vehicles without a number is correct, say...
Page 216 7-58 Infotainment System 3. Say the name tag of the person Using the Re dial Command Receiving a Call to call. When an incoming call is received, 1. Press If the system recognizes the audio system mutes and a ring For vehicles without a the name tag it responds tone is heard in the vehicle.
Page 217 Infotainment System 7-59 Three Way Calling Muting a Call Transferring a Call Three way calling must be During a call, all sounds from inside Audio can be transferred between supported on the Bluetooth phone the vehicle can be muted so that the the in vehicle Bluetooth system and and enabled by the wireless service person on the other end of the call...
Page 218 7-60 Infotainment System To Transfer Audio to the In-Vehicle Voice Pass-Thru 2. Say Bluetooth. The system Bluetooth System responds Bluetooth ready, Voice pass thru allows access to followed by a tone. The cell phone must be paired the voice recognition commands on and connected with the Bluetooth 3.
Page 219 Infotainment System 7-61 Sending a Number During a Call Sending a Stored Name Tag Clearing the System During a Call Unless information is deleted out of 1. Press . The system the in vehicle Bluetooth system, it 1. Press . The system responds Ready, followed by will be retained indefinitely.
Page 220 7-62 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 221: Air Vents
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The vehicle's heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-3 Air Vents Air Vents .
Page 222 Climate Controls Air Delivery Mode Control: To Air Conditioning Rear Window Defogger change the current mode, select < (Air Conditioning): Press to (Rear Defogger): Press to turn one of the following: turn the air conditioning on or off. the rear window defogger on or off. F (Vent): Air is directed to the If the fan is turned off or the outside The rear window defogger turns off...
Page 223: Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Automatic Climate Control System Automatic Operation The system automatically controls The vehicle's heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation can be controlled the fan speed, air delivery, air with this system. conditioning, and recirculation to heat or cool the vehicle to the selected temperature.
Page 224 Climate Controls The AUTO indicator light turns off. The indicator light turns on when (Defrost): Clears the The air delivery mode remains in recirculation is selected. Air is windshield of fog or frost more automatic control. recirculated inside the vehicle. quickly.
Page 225 Climate Controls Do not use a razor blade The system uses the driver's Air Vents or sharp object to clear the inside previous settings to heat or cool Use the air outlets, located in the rear window. Do not adhere the inside of the vehicle.
Page 226: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Climate Controls Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 11 2 for replacement intervals.
Page 227: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Ride Control Systems Power (RAP) ....9-30 Traction Control Operating Engine Coolant Heater ..9-30 System (TCS) .
Page 228: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Towing Driving Information WARNING (Continued) General Towing Information ....9-57 Defensive Driving Driver distraction can cause Driving Characteristics and collisions resulting in injury or Towing Tips .
Page 229: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Death and injury associated with Medical research shows that Braking drinking and driving is a global alcohol in a person's system See Brake System Warning Light on tragedy. can make crash injuries worse, page 5 15. especially injuries to the brain, Alcohol affects four things that spinal cord, or heart.
Page 230: Steering
Driving and Operating And, of course, actual stopping If the engine ever stops while the electric power steering system is distances vary greatly with the vehicle is being driven, brake not functioning, the vehicle can be surface of the road, whether it is normally but do not pump the steered but it will take more effort.
Page 231: Steering In Emergencies
Driving and Operating Hydraulic Power Steering Steering in Emergencies (3.0L V6 Engine) There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For If power steering assist is lost example, you come over a hill and because the engine stops or the find a truck stopped in your lane, power steering system is not or a car suddenly pulls out from...
Page 232: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery tire contacts the pavement edge. The three types of skids correspond Then turn the steering wheel to go to the vehicle's three control The vehicle's right wheels can drop straight down the roadway. systems. In the braking skid, the off the edge of a road onto the wheels are not rolling.
Page 233: Off-Road Driving
Driving and Operating While driving on a surface with Many of the vehicle design features amount of alcohol. You could have a reduced traction, try to avoid that help make the vehicle more serious or even fatal accident sudden steering, acceleration, responsive on paved roads during if you drink and drive or ride with a or braking, including reducing...
Page 234 Driving and Operating Before You Go Off-Roading Loading Your Vehicle for WARNING (Continued) Off-Road Driving Have all necessary maintenance and service work done. the roof. Keep cargo in the WARNING cargo area as far forward and Make sure there is enough fuel, low as possible.
Page 235 Driving and Operating Take extreme care with open Environmental Concerns Getting Familiar with Off-Road fires (where permitted), camp Driving Off-road driving can provide stoves, and lanterns. wholesome and satisfying It is a good idea to practice in an Never park your vehicle over recreation.
Page 236 9-10 Driving and Operating The vehicle has more bounce snow, or ice. Each of these surfaces When driving over obstacles or when driving over obstacles. affects the vehicle's steering, rough terrain, keep a firm grip on acceleration, and braking in different the steering wheel.
Page 237: Driving On Hills
Driving and Operating 9-11 Is there a straight path up or Driving on Hills Approaching a Hill down the hill so you will not Off-road driving often takes you up, When you approach a hill, decide if have to make turning down, or across a hill.
Page 238: Driving Uphill
9-12 Driving and Operating Ease up on the speed as you Driving Uphill If the vehicle stalls, or is about to approach the top of the hill. stall, and you cannot make it up Once you decide it is safe to drive the hill: Attach a flag to the vehicle to be up the hill:...
Page 239: Driving Downhill
Driving and Operating 9-13 While backing down the hill, put Never try to turn around if about Driving Downhill your left hand on the steering to stall when going up a hill. When off-roading takes you wheel at the 12 o'clock position If the hill is steep enough to stall downhill, consider: so you can tell if the wheels are...
Page 240: Driving Across An Incline
9-14 Driving and Operating If you decide you can go down a Things not to do when driving down Driving Across an Incline hill safely, try to keep the vehicle a hill: An off-road trail will probably go headed straight down. Use a low When driving downhill, avoid across the incline of a hill.
Page 241 Driving and Operating 9-15 between the left and right not mean you have to drive it. The If the vehicle stalls when crossing wheels might not prevent the last vehicle to try it might have an incline, be sure you, and any vehicle from tilting and rolling rolled over.
Page 242 9-16 Driving and Operating When driving on sand, wheel Heavy rain can mean flash flooding, WARNING traction changes. On loosely packed and flood waters demand extreme sand, such as on beaches or sand caution. Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, dunes, the tires will tend to sink Find out how deep the water is or rivers can be dangerous.
Page 243: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating 9-17 After Off-Road Driving Driving on Wet Roads WARNING (Continued) Remove any brush or debris that Rain and wet roads can reduce has collected on the underbody, Flowing or rushing water creates vehicle traction and affect your chassis, or under the hood.
Page 244: Highway Hypnosis
9-18 Driving and Operating Other Rainy Weather Tips Other driving tips include: WARNING Keep the vehicle well ventilated. Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: If you do not shift down, the Keep interior temperature cool. brakes could get so hot that they Allow extra following distance.
Page 245: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating 9-19 Stay in your own lane. Do not Winter Driving Try not to break the fragile traction. swing wide or cut across the If you accelerate too fast, the drive center of the road. Drive at Driving on Snow or Ice wheels will spin and polish the speeds that let you stay in your surface under the tires even more.
Page 246 9-20 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about vehicle unless there is help nearby. carbon monoxide, see Engine Clear away snow from around If possible, use the Roadside...
Page 247: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 9-21 Repeat this until help arrives wear, wait until the wheels stop WARNING but only when you feel really spinning before shifting gears. uncomfortable from the cold. Moving Release the accelerator pedal If the vehicle's tires spin at high about to keep warm also helps.
Page 248 9-22 Driving and Operating Two labels on the vehicle Tire and Loading Information number of occupant seating show how much weight it may Label positions (A), and the maximum properly carry, the Tire and vehicle capacity weight (B) in Loading Information label and kilograms and pounds.
Page 249 Driving and Operating 9-23 Steps for Determining Correct the amount of available cargo Load Limit and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 Locate the statement (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). The combined weight of Determine the combined occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or weight of luggage and cargo XXX lbs on your vehicle's...
Page 250 9-24 Driving and Operating vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
Page 251 Driving and Operating 9-25 The label shows the size of the Never exceed the GVWR for the Your warranty does not cover vehicle's original tires and the vehicle, or the GAWR for either parts or components that fail inflation pressures needed to the front or rear axle.
Page 252: Starting And Operating
9-26 Driving and Operating If you put things inside Starting and WARNING (Continued) your vehicle like suitcases, Operating tools, packages, or anything Never stack heavier else they will go as fast as the things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In vehicle goes. If you have to stop inside the vehicle so that or turn quickly, or if there is a Notice: The vehicle does not...
Page 253: Ignition Positions
Driving and Operating 9-27 Vehicle speeds above Ignition Positions To shift out of P (Park), turn the 110 km/h (68 mph) should ignition to ON/RUN and apply the be limited to five minutes brake pedal. per use. A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ Avoid making hard stops for LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is the first 322 km (200 mi) or...
Page 254 9-28 Driving and Operating In an emergency, if the vehicle must ACC/ACCESSORY to LOCK/OFF, WARNING be shut off while driving: push in the key and then turn it to LOCK/OFF. 1. Brake using a firm and steady Turning off the vehicle while pressure.
Page 255: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating 9-29 A warning tone sounds when the Operate the engine and Notice: Cranking the engine for driver door is opened if the ignition transmission gently to allow long periods of time, by returning is still in ACC/ACCESSORY and the the oil to warm up and lubricate the key to the START position key is in the ignition.
Page 256: Retained Accessory
9-30 Driving and Operating Do not race the engine Power to the audio system will To Use The Engine Coolant immediately after starting it. continue to operate for up to Heater Operate the engine and 10 minutes or until the driver door 1.
Page 257: Shifting Into Park
Driving and Operating 9-31 4. Before starting the engine, be Leaving the Vehicle With the WARNING (Continued) sure to unplug and store the Engine Running cord as it was before to keep that follow. If you are pulling a it away from moving engine WARNING trailer, see Driving Characteristics parts.
Page 258: Shifting Out Of Park
9-32 Driving and Operating Torque Lock If you still are unable to shift out of Engine Exhaust P (Park): Torque lock is when the weight 1. Fully release the shift lever of the vehicle puts too much WARNING button. force on the parking pawl in the transmission.
Page 259: Running The Vehicle While Parked
Driving and Operating 9-33 Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) WARNING While Parked There are holes or openings It can be dangerous to get out It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from of the vehicle if the automatic engine running.
Page 260: Automatic Transmission
9-34 Driving and Operating Automatic from P (Park) when the ignition key WARNING is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out Transmission of P (Park), ease pressure on the It is dangerous to get out of the shift lever, then push the shift lever vehicle if the shift lever is not fully all the way into P (Park) as you in P (Park) with the parking brake...
Page 261: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-35 D (Drive): This position is for Manual Mode WARNING normal driving. It provides the best Electronic Range Select fuel economy. If you need more Shifting into a drive gear while the power for passing, and you are: (ERS) Mode engine is running at high speed is Going less than 56 km/h...
Page 262: Fuel Economy Mode
9-36 Driving and Operating When shifting to M (Manual Mode), Fuel Economy Mode ECO MODE ON is also displayed. the transmission will shift to a preset See Fuel System Messages on Vehicles with a 2.4L engine have lower gear range. For this preset page 5 27 for more information.
Page 263: Drive Systems
Driving and Operating 9-37 Drive Systems Brakes All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake System (ABS) Vehicles with this feature always send engine power to all four This vehicle has the Antilock Brake wheels. It is fully automatic, and If there is a problem with ABS, this System (ABS), an advanced adjusts itself as needed for road warning light stays on.
Page 264: Parking Brake
9-38 Driving and Operating As the brakes are applied, the Braking in Emergencies If the ignition is on, the brake computer keeps receiving updates system warning light will come on. ABS allows the driver to steer and on wheel speed and controls See Brake System Warning Light on brake at the same time.
Page 265: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating 9-39 Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems This vehicle has a brake assist This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist Traction Control feature designed to assist the driver (HSA) feature, which may be useful in stopping or decreasing vehicle when the vehicle is stopped on a System (TCS)
Page 266 9-40 Driving and Operating TCS is on whenever the vehicle stays on, the vehicle is safe to drive is started. To limit wheel spin, but the system is not operational. especially in slippery road Driving should be adjusted conditions, the system should accordingly.
Page 267: Stabilitrak ® System
Driving and Operating 9-41 ® It may be necessary to turn the StabiliTrak System system off if the vehicle ever gets The vehicle has a vehicle stability stuck in sand, mud, or snow and enhancement system called rocking the vehicle is required. See StabiliTrak.
Page 268: Cruise Control
9-42 Driving and Operating When this message is displayed Cruise Control and/or comes on and stays With cruise control, the vehicle can on, the vehicle is safe to drive maintain a speed of about 40 km/h but the system is not operational. (25 mph) or more without keeping Driving should be adjusted your foot on the accelerator.
Page 269 Driving and Operating 9-43 SET/ (Set/Coast): Move the WARNING thumbwheel down toward SET/- to set a speed and activate cruise Cruise control can be dangerous control, or to make the vehicle where you cannot drive safely at decelerate. a steady speed. So, do not use Setting Cruise Control the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Page 270 9-44 Driving and Operating Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using you might have to step on the Cruise Control accelerator pedal to maintain If the cruise control is set at a the vehicle speed. When going desired speed and then the brakes If the cruise control system is downhill, you might have to brake or are applied, the cruise control is...
Page 271: Object Detection Systems
Driving and Operating 9-45 Object Detection How the System Works WARNING URPA comes on automatically Systems when the shift lever is moved into The Ultrasonic Rear Parking R (Reverse). A single tone sounds Assist (URPA) system does not Ultrasonic Parking Assist to indicate the system is working.
Page 272 9-46 Driving and Operating The park assist sensors are PARK ASSIST OFF displays on the When the System Does Not covered by frost or ice, which Driver Information Center (DIC) to Seem to Work Properly can occur after washing the indicate that URPA is off.
Page 273: Rear Vision
Driving and Operating 9-47 Rear Vision Vehicles Without a Navigation WARNING (Continued) System Camera (RVC) Do not back the vehicle by only When the key is in the ON/RUN The vehicle may have a Rear Vision position and the driver shifts the looking at the RVC screen, or use Camera (RVC) system.
Page 274 9-48 Driving and Operating To turn the RVC system on again, To cancel the delay, do one of the following: press and hold until the left indicator light illuminates. The RVC Press a hard key on the system display is now enabled and navigation system.
Page 275 Driving and Operating 9-49 Symbols To turn the symbols on or off: To turn the guidelines on or off: The navigation system may have 1. Shift into P (Park). 1. Shift into P (Park). a feature that lets the driver view 2.
Page 276 9-50 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera Location It does not display objects that are close to either corner or under the bumper and can vary depending on vehicle orientation or road conditions. The distance of the image that appears on the screen is different from the actual distance.
Page 277 Driving and Operating 9-51 The back of the vehicle is in When the System Does Not The fast flash conditions are an accident, the position and used to protect the video Seem To Work Properly mounting angle of the camera device from high temperature The RVC system may not work can change or the camera can...
Page 278: Recommended Fuel
9-52 Driving and Operating Fuel Recommended Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with Use of the recommended fuel is a posted octane rating of 87 or an important part of the proper higher. If the octane rating is less maintenance of this vehicle. To help than 87, an audible knocking noise, keep the engine clean and maintain commonly referred to as spark...
Page 279: California Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-53 against the use of gasolines Fuels in Foreign regulations. To help keep fuel containing MMT. See Fuel Additives injectors and intake valves clean Countries on page 9 53 for additional and avoid problems due to dirty information.
Page 280: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
9-54 Driving and Operating We recommend that you use these control system performance. The indicating ethanol content. Do not gasolines, if they comply with the malfunction indicator lamp might use the fuel if the ethanol content is specifications described earlier. turn on.
Page 281: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating 9-55 It is best not to alternate repeatedly containing methanol. It can WARNING (Continued) between gasoline and E85. If you corrode metal parts in the fuel do switch fuels, it is recommended system and also damage plastic pumping fuel.
Page 282 9-56 Driving and Operating Do not release the cap too soon or WARNING WARNING it will spring back. Reinstall the cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks. Fuel can spray out on you if If a fire starts while you are you open the fuel cap too refueling, do not remove the quickly.
Page 283: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-57 Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill Information WARNING opening before operating the Only use towing equipment that Never fill a portable fuel container nozzle.
Page 284 9-58 Driving and Operating For information on towing a disabled The following information has WARNING (Continued) vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on important trailering tips and rules page 10 79. For information on for your safety and that of your have been followed.
Page 285 Driving and Operating 9-59 Do not use the Fuel Saver Mode Check all trailer hitch parts and Following Distance when towing. attachments, safety chains, Stay at least twice as far behind the electrical connectors, lamps, tires Obey speed limit restrictions. vehicle ahead as you would when and mirror adjustments.
Page 286 9-60 Driving and Operating Making Turns When towing a trailer, the arrows on similar to engine overheating. To the instrument panel flash for turns avoid this, let the engine run while Notice: Making very sharp turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are parked, preferably on level ground, while trailering could cause the burned out.
Page 287: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 9-61 If parking the rig on a hill: 6. Drive slowly until the trailer is Trailer Towing clear of the chocks. 1. Press the brake pedal, but do Before pulling a trailer, there are not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn 7.
Page 288 9-62 Driving and Operating Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, Weight of the Trailer Tongue based upon the vehicle model and options. The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure Maximum Trailer GCWR* because it affects the total gross...
Page 289: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-63 Trailering may be limited by the trailer tongue. If using a weight vehicle's ability to carry tongue distributing hitch, do not go over the weight. Tongue weight cannot cause rear axle limit before applying the the vehicle to exceed the GVWR weight distribution spring bars.
Page 290: Add-Ons
9-64 Driving and Operating Safety Chains Trailer Sway Conversions and Control (TSC) Always attach chains between the Add-Ons vehicle and the trailer. Cross the The vehicle has a Trailer Sway safety chains under the tongue Add-On Electrical Control (TSC) feature as part of the of the trailer to help prevent the StabiliTrak system.
Page 291 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid Taillamps, Turn Signal, (2.4L L4 Engine) ..10-23 Sidemarker, Stoplamps, Power Steering Fluid and Back-Up Lamps ..10-35 (3.0L V6 Engine) .
Page 292: General Information
10-2 Vehicle Care Different Size Tires and General Information California Proposition 65 Wheels ....10-61 Warning For service and parts needs, Uniform Tire Quality visit your dealer.
Page 293: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Perchlorate Accessories and GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other Materials Requirements Modifications systems on the vehicle. Your GM dealer can accessorize the vehicle Certain types of automotive Adding non dealer accessories or using genuine GM Accessories.
Page 294: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service WARNING (Continued) work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own Be sure to use the proper about how to service the vehicle nuts, bolts, and other Service Work than this manual can.
Page 295: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure To open the hood: all the filler caps are on properly. 2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches. Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary.
Page 296 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.4 L L4 Engine...
Page 297 Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Engine Compartment Fuse Battery on page 10 27 (Out page 10 15. Block on page 10 40. of View). B. Engine Cover on page 10 10. G. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and See Jump Starting on Pressure Cap.
Page 298 10-8 Vehicle Care 3.0 L V6 Engine...
Page 299 Vehicle Care 10-9 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on E. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of Remote Negative ( ) Terminal. page 10 15. View). See Engine Oil on See Jump Starting on page 10 10. page 10 75. B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Under Engine Cover).
Page 300: Engine Cover
10-10 Vehicle Care Check the engine oil level Engine Cover 3. Raise the engine cover (C) to regularly and maintain the release from the retainers. proper oil level. See Checking 4. Lift and remove the engine Engine Oil and When to Add cover.
Page 301 Vehicle Care 10-11 Obtaining an accurate oil level When to Add Engine Oil Notice: Do not add too much oil. reading is essential: Oil levels above or below the acceptable operating range 1. If the engine has been running shown on the dipstick are harmful recently, turn off the engine and to the engine.
Page 302 10-12 Vehicle Care Selecting the Right Engine Oil Notice: Use only engine oil Use of Substitute Engine Oils if that is approved to the dexos dexos is unavailable: In the event Selecting the right engine oil specification or an equivalent that dexos approved engine oil is depends on both the proper oil engine oil of the appropriate...
Page 303 Vehicle Care 10-13 be used. An oil of this viscosity What to Do with Used Oil grade will provide easier cold Used engine oil contains certain starting for the engine at extremely elements that can be unhealthy for low temperatures. When selecting your skin and could even cause an oil of the appropriate viscosity cancer.
Page 304: Engine Oil Life System
10-14 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Life System and, at this time, the system must 3. Press either the up or down be reset. Your dealer has trained arrows to view REMAINING When to Change Engine Oil service people who will perform this OIL LIFE.
Page 305: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-15 Automatic Transmission Change the fluid and filter at the How to Inspect the Engine intervals listed in Scheduled Air Cleaner/Filter Fluid Maintenance on page 11 2, and To inspect the air cleaner/filter, be sure to use the fluid listed in How to Check Automatic remove the filter from the vehicle Recommended Fluids and...
Page 306: Cooling System
10-16 Vehicle Care 2. Align the air cleaner housing Cooling System cover tabs to the air cleaner housing. 3. Install the air cleaner housing cover using the four screws. WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned.
Page 307: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-17 If the coolant inside the coolant If there seems to be no leak, surge tank is boiling, do not do with the engine on, check to see anything else until it cools down. if the electric engine cooling The vehicle should be parked on a fan is running.
Page 308 10-18 Vehicle Care The following explains the cooling Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Never dispose of engine coolant system and how to check and add drinkable water and DEX-COOL by putting it in the trash, pouring coolant when it is low. If there is a coolant.
Page 309 Vehicle Care 10-19 The coolant surge tank is located the cooling system, including the WARNING in the engine compartment on the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is driver side of the vehicle. See cool before you do it. See Engine Adding only plain water or some Engine Compartment Overview on Overheating on page 10 21 for more...
Page 310 10-20 Vehicle Care WARNING You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts 1. Remove the coolant surge tank are hot enough. Do not spill pressure cap when the cooling coolant on a hot engine.
Page 311: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 10-21 By this time, the coolant level Engine Overheating If the decision to lift the hood is inside the coolant surge tank made, make sure the vehicle is The vehicle has an indicator to warn may be lower. If the level is parked on a level surface.
Page 312: Engine Compartment
10-22 Vehicle Care If Steam is Coming from the If No Steam is Coming from 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in N (Neutral) while stopped. Engine Compartment the Engine Compartment If it is safe to do so, pull off If an engine overheat warning is the road, shift to P (Park) WARNING...
Page 313: Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine)
Vehicle Care 10-23 Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering The fluid level should be between MAX and MIN line at room Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine) temperature. If the fluid is on or The power steering fluid does not below MIN line, add fluid.
Page 314: Brakes
10-24 Vehicle Care Fill the washer fluid tank only Adding Washer Fluid WARNING three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for The brake wear warning sound fluid expansion if freezing means that soon the brakes will occurs, which could damage not work well.
Page 315: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-25 Properly torqued wheel nuts are Replacing Brake System Parts Brake Fluid necessary to help prevent brake The braking system on a vehicle is pulsation. When tires are rotated, complex. Its many parts have to be inspect brake pads for wear and of top quality and work well together evenly tighten wheel nuts in if the vehicle is to have really good...
Page 316 10-26 Vehicle Care A fluid leak in the brake When the brake fluid falls to a low Notice hydraulic system can also cause level, the brake warning light comes Using the wrong fluid a low fluid level. Have the brake on.
Page 317: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-27 Battery Infrequent Usage: Remove the How to Check Lubricant black, negative ( ) cable from the Refer to the replacement number battery to keep the battery from on the original battery label when a running down. new battery is needed. Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative ( ) cable from the DANGER...
Page 318: Function Check
10-28 Vehicle Care What to Use 2. Firmly apply both the parking Automatic Transmission brake and the regular brake. Shift Lock Control Refer to Recommended Fluids See Parking Brake on and Lubricants on page 11 6 to Function Check page 9 38. determine what kind of lubricant to use.
Page 319: Ignition Transmission Lock
Vehicle Care 10-29 3. With the engine off, turn the Park Brake and P (Park) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the ignition on, but do not start the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Mechanism Check engine. Without applying the your foot on the regular brake, set regular brake, try to move the the parking brake.
Page 320: Wiper Blade Replacement
10-30 Vehicle Care Wiper Blade Replacement 2. Hold the wiper arm at the tip with one hand and hold the wiper Windshield wiper blades should be blade at the tip with the inspected for wear and cracking. other hand. See Scheduled Maintenance on 3.
Page 321: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care 10-31 Should be placed so it is 5. Align the wiper blade with the Headlamp Aiming perpendicular to the wall or arm and hold both ends of the other flat surface. The headlamp aiming system has arm while gently squeezing until been preset at the factory.
Page 322 10-32 Vehicle Care To adjust the vertical aim, do the Notice: Do not cover a headlamp following: to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may 1. Open the hood. See Hood on cause excessive heat build-up page 10 5 for more information. which may cause damage to the headlamp.
Page 323: Bulb Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-33 Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 38. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. 9. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line.
Page 324: Headlamps, Front Turn
10-34 Vehicle Care Headlamps, Front Turn 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it Signal, Sidemarker, and from the lamp assembly. Parking Lamps 5. Remove the bulb from the socket or disconnect the bulb assembly from the harness connector. 6.
Page 325: Fog Lamps
Vehicle Care 10-35 Fog Lamps 4. Push the bulb socket into the Stop/Tail/Turn Signal/ fog lamp assembly and turn Sidemarker Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: clockwise to lock it into place. To replace one of these lamps: 5. Reconnect the bulb socket to the 1.
Page 326 10-36 Vehicle Care 4. Pull the taillamp assembly out of the vehicle body. 5. Disconnect the lamp wiring harness. A. Attachment Nuts 11. Verify that the taillamp assembly tab, located at B. Retaining Hook the bottom of the taillamp 3. Remove the five attachment assembly, is aligned to the nuts (A) securing the taillamp facia bracket before securing...
Page 327 Vehicle Care 10-37 9. Push the bulb socket in and turn it clockwise. 10. Reverse Steps 2 through 5 to reinstall lamp assembly. Back Up Lamp Removal of the lamp assembly is not required to replace the back-up lamp bulb. To replace one of these lamps: 1.
Page 328: License Plate Lamp
10-38 Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp 6. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and To replace one of these bulbs: turn the bulb socket clockwise to install into lamp assembly. 1. Open the liftgate partway. See Liftgate (Manual) on page 2 8 or 7.
Page 329: Electrical System
Vehicle Care 10-39 Electrical System If there is a problem on the road Bulb Exterior Lamp and a fuse needs to be replaced, Number the same amperage fuse can be Fuses 168LL borrowed. Choose some feature of License Plate Lamp (W5WLL) the vehicle that is not needed to use The wiring circuits in the vehicle...
Page 330: Engine Compartment Fuse
10-40 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Block To remove the fuse block cover, squeeze the clips on the cover Engine Compartment Fuse Block and lift it straight up. See Engine Compartment Overview on The vehicle may not be equipped J-Case Usage page 10 6.
Page 331: Instrument Panel Fuse
Vehicle Care 10-41 J-Case Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Fuses Transmission Front Wiper Power Seat Left Control Module Rear Wiper Battery Instrument Panel Fuse Air Conditioning Block 1 Trailer Parking Light Compressor Rear Defogger AIR Pump Solenoid Rear Latch Starter Engine Control Heated Mirrors...
Page 332: Block
10-42 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Midi Fuse Usage Mini Relays Usage Pre Catalytic Electric Power Cooling Fan High Converter Oxygen Steering AIR Pump Motor Sensor Micro Usage Transmission Instrument Panel Fuse Relays Control Module Block AIR Pump Solenoid Mirror Brake Booster Chassis Control Module Ignition...
Page 333 Vehicle Care 10-43 To access the fuses, open the fuse Mini Fuses Usage panel door from the passenger side Steering Wheel by pulling it out. Dimming To reinstall the door, insert the tabs Spare on the top of the door into the console first, then push the door Spare back into its original location.
Page 334 10-44 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Heater, Ventilation Sensing and Sensing and and Air Conditioning Diagnostic Module Diagnostic Module Battery Ignition Battery Auxiliary Power Spare Data Link Front Connection Spare Heater, Ventilation Instrument Panel Transmission Gear and Air Conditioning Cluster Battery...
Page 335: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care 10-45 Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose the Replace any tires that have same danger as overloaded been damaged by impacts Every new GM vehicle has tires. The resulting crash with potholes, curbs, etc. high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury.
Page 336 10-46 Vehicle Care (B) TPC Spec (Tire tire size, and date the tire was Performance Criteria manufactured. The TIN is Specification) Original molded onto both sides of the equipment tires designed to tire, although only one side may GM's specific tire performance have the date of manufacture.
Page 337 Vehicle Care 10-47 regular road tire has lost air (E) Tire Inflation and gone flat. If the vehicle temporary use tire or compact has a compact spare tire, spare tire should be inflated see Compact Spare Tire on to 420 kPa (60 psi). For more page 10 74 and If a Tire Goes information on tire pressure and Flat on page 10 65.
Page 338: Tire Designations
10-48 Vehicle Care Tire Designations (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit is certified to carry. The speed number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a Tire Size height to width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load. For example, if the tire size The following is an example Tire Terminology and...
Page 339 Vehicle Care 10-49 Belt A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight cords that is located between oil, and coolant, but without Rating for the rear axle. See the plies and the tread. Cords passengers and cargo.
Page 340 10-50 Vehicle Care Maximum Load Rating model name molding that is Sidewall The portion of a tire load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same between the tread and the bead. maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall Speed Rating pressure for that tire.
Page 341: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-51 Premature or UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Vehicle Placard A label irregular wear. Grading Standards) A tire permanently attached to a information system that vehicle showing the vehicle Poor handling. provides consumers with capacity weight and the Reduced fuel economy. ratings for a tire's traction, original equipment tire size Overinflated tires, or tires that...
Page 342: System
10-52 Vehicle Care For additional information How to Check Re check the tire pressure with regarding how much weight the tire gauge. Use a good quality pocket-type the vehicle can carry, and an gauge to check tire pressure. Return the valve caps on the example of the Tire and Loading Proper tire inflation cannot be valve stems to prevent leaks...
Page 343 Vehicle Care 10-53 tire inflation pressure label, you Please note that the TPMS is When the malfunction indicator is should determine the proper tire not a substitute for proper tire illuminated, the system may not inflation pressure for those tires.) maintenance, and it is the driver's be able to detect or signal low tire responsibility to maintain correct tire...
Page 344: Operation
10-54 Vehicle Care Federal Communications For additional information and details about the DIC operation and Commission (FCC) and displays see Driver Information Industry Canada Center (DIC) on page 5 20. See Radio Frequency Statement on The low tire pressure warning light page 13 18 for information may come on in cool weather when regarding Part 15 of the Federal...
Page 345 Vehicle Care 10-55 The TPMS can warn about the ignition cycle. A DIC warning sensor matching process. a low tire pressure condition but message also displays. The low tire See "TPMS Sensor Matching it does not replace normal tire pressure warning light and DIC Process"...
Page 346 10-56 Vehicle Care If the TPMS is not functioning and driver side rear. See your 5. Press the SET/CLR button again properly, it cannot detect or signal a dealer for service or to purchase a to confirm the selection. low tire condition. See your dealer relearn tool.
Page 347: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 10-57 10. Proceed to the driver side rear Replace the tire if: Tire Rotation tire, and repeat the procedure The indicators at three or Tires should be rotated every in Step 7. The horn sounds more places around the tire 12 000 km (7,500 mi).
Page 348: When It Is Time For New
10-58 Vehicle Care Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor Lightly coat the center of the System. SeeTire Pressure wheel hub with wheel bearing Monitor Operation on grease after a wheel change or page 10 54. tire rotation to prevent corrosion or rust build-up. Do not get Make certain that all wheel nuts grease on the flat wheel are properly tightened.
Page 349: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-59 maintenance affect how fast aging Buying New Tires takes place. Tires will typically need GM has developed and to be replaced due to wear before matched specific tires for the they may need to be replaced vehicle. The original equipment due to age.
Page 350 10-60 Vehicle Care If the tires have an all season WARNING WARNING tread design, the TPC Spec number will be followed by MS Using bias-ply tires on the Tires could explode during for mud and snow. See Tire improper service. Attempting to vehicle may cause the wheel Sidewall Labeling on page 10 45 mount or dismount a tire could...
Page 351: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-61 The Tire and Loading Uniform Tire Quality WARNING Information label indicates the Grading original equipment tires on If different sized wheels are used, Quality grades can be found the vehicle. See Vehicle Load there may not be an acceptable where applicable on the tire Limits on page 9 21 for more level of performance and safety...
Page 352 10-62 Vehicle Care The Uniform Tire Quality Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C Grading (UTQG) system The treadwear grade is a The traction grades, from does not apply to deep comparative rating based highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, tread, winter-type snow tires, on the wear rate of the and C.
Page 353: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-63 Temperature A, B, C required by law. Warning: The vibrates when driving on a smooth road, the tires and wheels might temperature grade for this tire The temperature grades need to be rebalanced. See your is established for a tire that are A (the highest), B, and C, dealer for proper diagnosis.
Page 354 10-64 Vehicle Care Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel Notice: The wrong wheel can Used Replacement Wheels nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor also cause problems with bearing System (TPMS) sensors with new life, brake cooling, speedometer WARNING GM original equipment parts. or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, Replacing a wheel with a used...
Page 355: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-65 Tire Chains A rear blowout, particularly on a WARNING (Continued) curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction as WARNING Install the cables on the front used in a skid. Stop pressing the tires only.
Page 356 10-66 Vehicle Care When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), WARNING WARNING use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of Lifting a vehicle and getting Changing a tire can be the wheel blocks (A). under it to do maintenance or dangerous.
Page 357: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 10-67 Tire Changing Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Removing the Spare Tire and 1. Do a safety check before Tools proceeding. See If a Tire Goes To access the spare tire and tools: Flat on page 10 65 for more information.
Page 358 10-68 Vehicle Care 6. Position the jack lift head at the jack location nearest the flat tire. The location is indicated by a mark on the bottom edge of the front and rear door plastic molding. The jack must not be used in any other position.
Page 359 Vehicle Care 10-69 WARNING WARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is Lifting a vehicle and getting jacked up is dangerous. If the under it to do maintenance or vehicle slips off the jack, you repairs is dangerous without the could be badly injured or killed.
Page 360 10-70 Vehicle Care 9. Insert the other end of the jack 10. Place the jack under the 11. Raise the vehicle by turning the handle into the wrench. vehicle. jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the road tire to clear the ground.
Page 361 Vehicle Care 10-71 15. Place the compact spare WARNING (Continued) tire on the wheel-mounting surface. an emergency, a cloth or a paper towel can be used, however, use WARNING a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt. Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose.
Page 362 10-72 Vehicle Care 17. Lower the vehicle by proper torque specification. See When reinstalling the wheel cover turning the jack handle Capacities and Specifications on or center cap on the full-size tire, counterclockwise. page 12 2 for the wheel nut tighten all five plastic caps hand torque specification.
Page 363 Vehicle Care 10-73 To store the flat tire: 3. Put the flat tire in the rear storage area with the valve stem pointing toward the rear of the vehicle. 5. Hook the cable onto the outside portion of the liftgate hinges (B). 1.
Page 364: Compact Spare Tire
10-74 Vehicle Care Compact Spare Tire tire repaired or replaced at your convenience. Of course, it is best to replace the spare with a full-size tire WARNING as soon as possible. The spare tire will last longer and be in good Driving with more than one shape in case it is needed again.
Page 365: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 10-75 Jump Starting WARNING WARNING (Continued) For more information about the Using an open flame near a Battery fluid contains acid that vehicle battery, see Battery on battery can cause battery gas to can burn you. Do not get it on page 10 27.
Page 366 10-76 Vehicle Care Trying to start the vehicle by Notice: Only use a vehicle that 4. Locate the positive (+) and pushing or pulling it will not work, has a 12-volt system with a negative ( ) terminals on both and it could damage the vehicle.
Page 367 Vehicle Care 10-77 5. The remote positive (+) 7. Connect the red positive (+) Do not let the other end touch terminal (A) is located on the cable to the positive (+) terminal anything until the next step. The underhood fuse block, on the on the vehicle with the dead other end of the negative ( ) driver side.
Page 368 10-78 Vehicle Care 13. Try to start the vehicle that had To disconnect the jumper cables the dead battery. If it will not from both vehicles, start after a few tries, it needs 1. Disconnect the black service. negative ( ) cable from the Notice: If the jumper cables are vehicle that had the dead connected or removed in the...
Page 369: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-79 Towing To tow the vehicle behind another Here are some important things to vehicle for recreational purposes, consider before recreational vehicle such as behind a motor home, see towing: Towing the Vehicle Recreational Vehicle Towing in this What is the towing capacity section.
Page 370 10-80 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing 6. To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is Front-wheel drive and being towed, remove fuse 32, all-wheel-drive vehicles may be the Discrete Logic Ignition dinghy towed from the front. These Switch fuse, from the instrument vehicles can also be towed by panel fuse block and store it in a placing them on a platform trailer...
Page 371 Vehicle Care 10-81 Once the destination has been Notice: Do not tow a vehicle with Dolly Towing reached: the front drive wheels on the (Front-Wheel Drive Vehicles) ground if one of the front tires 1. Set the parking brake. is a compact spare tire. Towing 2.
Page 372: Appearance Care
10-82 Vehicle Care 5. Follow the dolly manufacturer's Appearance Care instructions for preparing the vehicle and dolly for towing. Exterior Care 6. Release the parking brake. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Towing the Vehicle From Lenses the Rear Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses.
Page 373 Vehicle Care 10-83 Notice: Machine compounding Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Approved cleaning products or aggressive polishing on a Parts can be obtained from your basecoat/clearcoat paint finish dealer. Follow all manufacturer Bright metal parts should be may damage it. Use only directions regarding correct cleaned regularly to keep their non-abrasive waxes and polishes...
Page 374 10-84 Vehicle Care High pressure car washes could Wheels and Trim Aluminum The repairs would not be covered cause water to enter the vehicle. by the vehicle warranty. Use only or Chrome Avoid using high pressure washes approved cleaners on aluminum The vehicle may have either closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the or chrome-plated wheels.
Page 375 Vehicle Care 10-85 Windshield and Wiper Blades Tires Finish Damage Clean the outside of the windshield Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to Any stone chips, fractures, or deep with glass cleaner. clean the tires. scratches in the finish should be repaired right away.
Page 376: Interior Care
10-86 Vehicle Care At least every spring, flush these plastic surfaces. Stains should be Notice: Using abrasive cleaners materials from the underbody with removed quickly as extreme heat when cleaning glass surfaces on plain water. Clean any areas where could cause them to set rapidly. the vehicle, could scratch the mud and debris can collect.
Page 377 Vehicle Care 10-87 Never apply heavy pressure or Fabric/Carpet 3. Start on the outside edge of the rub aggressively with a cleaning soil and gently rub toward the Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft cloth. Use of heavy pressure can center.
Page 378 10-88 Vehicle Care Leather to clean the interior because they Some commercial products may can alter the appearance by increase gloss on the instrument Leather, and lighter colored leather increasing the gloss in a panel. The increase in gloss may in particular, will need more frequent non-uniform manner.
Page 379: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-89 Care of Safety Belts Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. Keep belts clean and dry. The original equipment floor WARNING mats were designed for your WARNING If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle.
Page 380 10-90 Vehicle Care Removing and Replacing the 2. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the Floor Mat carpet retainers and snap into position. 3. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured and verify that it does not interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal.
Page 381: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Because of all the different ways people use vehicles, maintenance Maintenance Maintenance intervals, needs vary. The vehicle might need checks, inspections, more frequent checks and services. recommended fluids, and Please read the information under lubricants are necessary to keep Scheduled Maintenance.
Page 382: Scheduled Maintenance
11-2 Service and Maintenance Are driven off-road in the At your dealer, you can be certain Scheduled recommended manner. See that you will receive the highest Maintenance Off-Road Driving on page 9 7. level of service available. Your dealer has specially trained Use the recommended fuel.
Page 383 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Windshield wiper blade Brake system inspection (or If the engine oil life system is reset inspection for wear, cracking, every 12 months, whichever accidentally, service the vehicle or contamination and windshield occurs first). within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since and wiper blade cleaning, the last service.
Page 384 11-4 Service and Maintenance Fuel system inspection for Hood/Decklid/Liftgate/Liftglass Once a Month damage or leaks. Support Gas Strut Service: Tire inflation check. See Tire Visually inspect gas strut, Exhaust system and nearby heat Pressure on page 10 51. if equipped, for signs of wear, shields inspection for loose or cracks, or other damage.
Page 385 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Evaporative control system First Engine Oil Change After First Engine Oil Change After inspection. Check all fuel and Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles vapor lines and hoses for proper Engine air cleaner filter Automatic transmission fluid hook up, routing, and condition.
Page 386: Lubricants, And Parts
11-6 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification Engine Oil mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos certification mark of the proper viscosity grade.
Page 387 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 88861950, in Canada 88861951). Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Key Lock Cylinders Canada 10953474). Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723) Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 388: Maintenance Replacement Parts
11-8 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 25899727 A3138C Engine Oil Filter 2.4L L4 Engine 12605566 PF457G 3.0L V6 Engine...
Page 389: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-9 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. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 390 11-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 391 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 392 11-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 393: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN Vehicle Identification is 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 394: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.4L L4 Engine 7.8 L 8.2 qt...
Page 395 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid (Drain and Refill) 2.4L L4 6 Speed Automatic* 8.5 L 9.0 qt 3.0L V6 6 Speed Automatic* 9.0 L 9.5 qt Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft *See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 15 for information on checking fluid level. All capacities are approximate.
Page 396 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.0L V6 Engine 2.4L L4 Engine...
Page 397: Customer Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are Procedure (U.S. and Reporting Safety Defects important to the dealer and to GMC. Canada) ....13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to...
Page 398 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting GMC, remember case will generally be heard within member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be 40 days. If you do not agree with the it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility.
Page 399: Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning Customer Satisfaction Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor Procedure (Mexico) not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or procedure outlined in Steps One call the General Motors Customer...
Page 400: Customer Assistance Offices (U.s. And Canada)
Explain your case to the dealer Phone number However, if a customer wishes to service agent, service manager, write or e-mail GMC, the letter Model year dealer sales agent, or sales should be addressed to: manager, depending on your case.
Page 401 All Overseas Locations 1-888-751-5301 20:00 hours, and Saturdays from Please contact the local General El Salvador 08:00 to 15:00 hours. Motors Business Unit. All e-mail inquiries to the Customer 800-6273 Assistance Center (CAC) should be Honduras sent to: cac.gmc@gm.com. 800-0122-6101...
Page 402: Customer Assistance For Text
13-6 Customer Information GMC dealer locator for service Customer Assistance for Here are a few of the valuable tools nationwide. and services you will have Text Telephone (TTY) access to: Exclusive privileges and offers. Users (U.S. and Canada) My Showroom: Find and save...
Page 403: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
For more information on the limited the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or When calling Roadside Assistance, GMC and General Motors of call the GM Mobility Assistance have the following information Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text Canada Limited reserve the right to...
Page 404 13-8 Customer Information Emergency Tow From a Public Trip Interruption Benefits and GMC and General Motors of Road or Highway: Tow to the Assistance: If your trip is Canada Limited reserve the right nearest GMC dealer for warranty interrupted due to a warranty...
Page 405: Mexico
Lock-Out Service: Vehicle Assistance advisor may new vehicle or visit our website registration is required. give permission to get local at: www.gmc.com.mx. Navigate emergency road service. Trip Routing Service: Limit of the site and click on Asistencia You will receive payment, six requests per year.
Page 406: Scheduling Service Appointments
13-10 Customer Information Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Appointments (U.S. and Program (U.S. and Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. Canada) Canada) However, if you are unable When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership to wait, GM helps to minimize service, contact the dealer and experience, we and our participating...
Page 407: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)
Customer Information 13-11 Public Transportation or Fuel Rental reimbursement will be limited General Motors reserves the Reimbursement and must be supported by original right to unilaterally modify, receipts. This requires that you sign change, or discontinue Courtesy If the vehicle requires overnight and complete a rental agreement Transportation at any time and to warranty repairs, and public...
Page 408 13-12 Customer Information Collision Parts Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any center that has GM-trained related failures are not covered by technicians and comparable Genuine GM Collision parts are that warranty. equipment. new parts made with the same Aftermarket collision parts are also materials and construction methods Insuring The Vehicle available.
Page 409 Customer Information 13-13 If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage company may require you to have Repair Process Driver name, address, and insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. In the event that the vehicle requires Genuine GM Original Equipment damage repairs, GM recommends Driver license number.
Page 410: Service Publications Ordering Information
13-14 Customer Information If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions Current and Past Models company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Technical Service Bulletins and you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. Manuals are available for current repair valuation based on that and past model GM vehicles.
Page 411: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information 13-15 Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot Reporting Safety Defects become involved in individual to the Canadian Defects problems between you, your Government dealer, or General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects If you live in Canada, and you To contact NHTSA, you may to the United States believe that the vehicle has a safety call the Vehicle Safety Hotline...
Page 412: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
(1-800-462-8782), or write: will assist in understanding how a performance and how it is driven. vehicle's systems performed. The GMC Customer Assistance Center For example, the vehicle uses EDR is designed to record data P.O. Box 33172 computer modules to monitor and...
Page 413: Onstar
Customer Information 13-17 ® This data can help provide a better as law enforcement, that have the OnStar understanding of the circumstances special equipment, can read the If the vehicle is equipped with an in which crashes and injuries occur. information if they have access to active OnStar system, that system the vehicle or the EDR.
Page 414: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)
13-18 Customer Information Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Changes or modifications to any of these systems by other than an Identification (RFID) Statement authorized service facility could void authorization to use this RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that equipment.
Page 415 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Appearance Care What Will You See After Exterior ..... 10-82 Accessories and an Airbag Inflates? ..3-31 Interior .
Page 416 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont.) Cargo Headlamps, Front Turn Cover ......4-2 Battery ..... . . 10-27 Signal, Sidemarker, and Tie-Downs .
Page 417 INDEX Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Cruise Control ....9-42 Dome Lamps ....6-4 Air Conditioning .
Page 418 INDEX Driving for Better Fuel Engine (cont.) Coolant Heater ....9-30 Economy ..... 1-25 Features Coolant Temperature Memory .
Page 419 INDEX Fuel (cont.) Filling a Portable Fuel Gasoline Hazard Warning Flashers ..6-3 Container ....9-57 Specifications ....9-52 Head Restraints .
Page 420 INDEX High-Beam On Light ... 5-19 Light ® Highway Hypnosis ... . . 9-18 StabiliTrak OFF ... . .5-16 Key and Lock Messages .
Page 421 INDEX Locks Messages Mirrors Door ......2-6 Airbag System ....5-28 Automatic Dimming Power Door .
Page 422 INDEX Parking Pregnancy, Using Safety Engine ..... . 10-10 Assist, Ultrasonic ... . .9-45 Belts .
Page 423 INDEX Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ..9-47 Replacing Safety Belt Rear Window Washer/Wiper ..5-4 System Parts After a Safety Belts ....3-10 Rearview Mirror Crash .
Page 424 i-10 INDEX Seats (cont.) Shifting Storage Areas Power Adjustment, Front ..3-3 Into Park ..... .9-31 Cargo Cover .
Page 425 INDEX i-11 Tires Towing Buying New Tires ... 10-59 Driving Characteristics ..9-58 Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-45 Chains ..... . 10-65 Equipment .
Page 426 i-12 INDEX Windshield Wiper/Washer ....5-3 Warning Winter Brake System Light ...5-15 Driving ......9-19 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Wiper Blade Replacement .

GMC 2011 Terrain Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

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

Windows

Roof

Restraints

Controls

Lighting

7-1 Infotainment System Audio Players Introduction

Introduction

Phone

Driving and

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Brakes

Drive Systems

Ride Control Systems Traction Control

Cruise Control

Object Detection Systems

Fuel

General Information

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