Danger, Warning, and vehicle body designs appearing in damage. Caution this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, Warning messages found on vehicle the CADILLAC Emblem, and labels and in this manual describe ESCALADE are trademarks and/or...
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Introduction Symbols : Audio Steering Wheel Controls : Tire Pressure Monitor : Brake System Warning Light : Tow/Haul Mode The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of ® : Charging System : Traction Control/StabiliTrak text. Symbols are shown along with : Cruise Control : Under Pressure the text describing the operation or...
In Brief 20. Data Link Connector (DLC) Initial Drive (Out of View). See Malfunction Information Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 130. This section provides a brief 21. Electric Parking Brake 0 218 (If overview about some of the Equipped). important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
In Brief Remote start can be extended. To lock or unlock the doors from : Press and release to initiate vehicle locate. The turn signal outside the vehicle press Canceling a Remote Start lamps flash and the horn sound the RKE transmitter or use the key To cancel a remote start, do one of three times.
In Brief Keyless Access transmitter twice to unlock all doors. To close, press on the bottom Press the touch pad (1) on the of the liftgate next to the latch. The RKE transmitter must be within underside of the liftgate handle and 1 m (3 ft) of the door being opened.
In Brief If equipped, the front and rear 4. Down Power Seat Adjustment windows have an express-down 5. Forward feature. The front windows have an Move Feature Select (1) to express-up feature. See Windows display seat adjustments on the 0 49 and Power Windows 0 49. center stack.
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In Brief Lumbar and Bolster Support See Lumbar Adjustment 0 56. Upper Shoulder Support To adjust bolster support, To adjust upper shoulder support, Uplevel Seat Adjustment if equipped: if equipped: If equipped, the ignition must be on to use all uplevel seat features. To adjust lumbar support, if equipped: Press and release or hold...
In Brief Reclining Seatbacks Massage Memory Features Base Shown, Uplevel Similar Driver Seat Shown, Passenger Seat Similar The SET, 1, 2, and (Exit) buttons To adjust the seatback: on the driver door are used to If equipped, the ignition must be on Tilt the top of the control manually store and recall memory to use the massage feature.
In Brief See Memory Seats 0 58 and Heated and Cooled Front See Heated and Cooled Front Seats Vehicle Personalization 0 156. 0 60. Seats Second Row Seats Head Restraint Adjustment The second row seatbacks can be folded for additional cargo space, Do not drive until the head restraints or the seats can be folded and for all occupants are installed and...
In Brief Safety Belts Passenger Sensing Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror System The mirror automatically dims to reduce the glare of headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started. Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions.
In Brief 3. Press either (1) or (2) again to See Rear Window Defogger under Throttle and Brake Pedal deselect the mirror. Dual Automatic Climate Control Adjustment System 0 176. See Power Mirrors 0 45. If equipped, the position of the Steering Wheel Power Folding Mirrors throttle and brake pedals can be...
In Brief The vehicle may have a memory DOOR : The lamps come on function, which lets pedal settings automatically when a door is be saved and recalled. See Memory opened. Seats 0 58. ON : Turns all dome lamps on. Interior Lighting Reading Lamps Dome Lamps...
In Brief Windshield Wiper/Washer FRONT band up for more frequent : Turns off the automatic wipes or down for less frequent headlamps and Daytime Running wipes. Lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp control to the off position again will To turn on Rainsense, press turn the automatic headlamps and AUTO on the lever, then turn DRL back on.
In Brief Climate Controls 8. AUTO (Automatic Operation) See Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 176 and Rear Climate The climate control buttons and the Control System 0 180 (If Equipped). touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Transmission Range Selection Mode Climate Touch Screen Controls...
In Brief 2. Tap the plus/minus buttons on Automatic Transfer Case : Use the Four-Wheel Drive High the shift lever to select the position when extra traction is desired range of gears for needed, such as on snowy or icy current driving conditions.
In Brief Vehicle Features Cruise Control SET : Press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If the cruise control is Infotainment System already active, use to decrease vehicle speed. See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio : Press to disengage cruise players, phone, and navigation...
In Brief Forward Collision Alert vehicle. This can help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes when (FCA) System driving in a forward gear. If equipped, FCA may help avoid or See Front Automatic Braking (FAB) reduce the harm caused by System 0 240.
In Brief Lane Change Alert (LCA) Front Vision Camera your vehicle's path while in R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will If equipped, a view of the area in If equipped, the LCA system is a sound, or the driver seat will pulse. front of the vehicle displays on the lane-changing aid that assists See Assistance Systems for Parking...
In Brief Rear Automatic Braking One inside the center console. This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control (RAB) System One on the rear of the center transmitters used to activate console. devices such as garage door If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise One in the third row seat on the openers, security systems, and...
In Brief Accessory Power (RAP) is active. If an object is in the path of the Performance and See Retained Accessory Power sunroof while it is closing, the Maintenance (RAP) 0 204. anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof. Vent : From the closed position, Traction Control/ press the rear of switch (2) to vent...
In Brief in the instrument cluster and the the tires to the recommended Resetting the Oil Life System appropriate DIC message pressure shown on the Tire and 1. Using the DIC controls on the displays. See Ride Control Loading Information label. See right side of the steering wheel, System Messages 0 152.
In Brief If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Combine several trips into a SOON message is not on, the single trip. system is reset. Replace the vehicle's tires with See Engine Oil Life System 0 264. the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall Driving for Better Fuel near the size.
Keys, Doors, and Windows If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Check the transmitter's battery. See Battery Replacement later in this section.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Other conditions can affect the If enabled through the Driver (Unlock) : Press once to unlock performance of the transmitter. See Information Center (DIC), the turn only the driver door. If is pressed Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) signal lamps flash once to indicate again within three seconds, all System 0 29.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access can be (Vehicle Locator/Panic programmed to unlock all doors on Alarm) : Press and release to the first lock/unlock press from the initiate vehicle locate. The turn driver door. See Vehicle signal lamps flash and the horn Personalization 0 156.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from closed, if the vehicle is off and at re-armed. This can be turned on or the Passenger Doors least one RKE transmitter has been off in through vehicle removed from the interior, or none personalization.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows When the replacement transmitter is Battery Replacement programmed to this vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be Caution reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work When replacing the battery, do once the new transmitter is not touch any of the circuitry on programmed.
Keys, Doors, and Windows The rear defog and heated and cooled seats, if equipped, may also come on. See Heated and Cooled Front Seats 0 60 and Vehicle Personalization 0 156. Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Other conditions can affect the 10 minutes Steps 1 and 2 are Warning (Continued) performance of the transmitter. See repeated while the engine is still Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) running. An extension can be Passengers, especially System 0 29 or Vehicle requested 30 seconds after starting.
Keys, Doors, and Windows From outside the vehicle use the Keyless Access Warning (Continued) Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) A locked vehicle can be opened if transmitter or the key in the front the RKE transmitter is within 1 m Outsiders can easily enter doors.
Keys, Doors, and Windows The doors will lock automatically number of RKE transmitters inside five seconds after all doors are has not reduced, the driver door will closed. If a door is reopened before unlock. that time, the five-second timer will Lockout Protection can be manually reset when all doors are closed overridden with the driver door open...
Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Warning (Continued) Liftgate and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control Systems Warning in the Index. Exhaust gases can enter the If the vehicle is equipped vehicle if it is driven with the with a power liftgate, disable liftgate or trunk/hatch open, the power liftgate function.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Liftgate There will be a delay in the release Power Liftgate Operation of the liftglass if there is an attempt to open it while the rear wipers are Warning in motion. You, or others, could be injured if Use the pull cup to lower and close caught in the path of the power the liftgate.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 3/4 : Opens to a reduced height time. If this occurs, the liftgate can that can be set from 3/4 to fully still be operated manually. Select open. Use to prevent the liftgate OFF on the liftgate switch. from opening into overhead objects If the vehicle is shifted out of such as a garage door or...
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Keys, Doors, and Windows the power function will deactivate. The liftgate will not operate if the 3. Press and hold next to the After removing the obstructions, RKE transmitter is not within latch on the outside of the manually close the liftgate. This will 1 m (3 ft).
Keys, Doors, and Windows When closing the liftgate using this Caution feature, there will be a short delay. The rear lights will flash and a Splashing water may cause the chime will sound. Step away from liftgate to open. Keep the RKE the gate before it starts moving.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keep hands, children, pets, objects, Vehicle Security Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. and clothing clear of the power A door, the liftgate, or the hood This vehicle has theft-deterrent assist steps when in motion. The is open.
Keys, Doors, and Windows If the driver door is opened without To avoid setting off the alarm by The vehicle is automatically first unlocking with the RKE accident: immobilized when the vehicle is transmitter, the horn will chirp and turned off. Lock the vehicle after all the lights will flash to indicate occupants have exited.
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 vehicle off and try again. If the RKE transmitter appears to be Warning undamaged, try another transmitter or place the transmitter in the...
Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Automatic Dimming Folding Mirrors The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position. Mirror Power Folding The mirrors vibrate at normal If equipped, the driver outside mirror driving speeds. automatically adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Heated Mirrors Driving with the Blind Spot 1. When the approaching vehicle is a long distance away, the Mirror For vehicles with heated mirrors: image in the main mirror is small and near the inboard (Rear Window Defogger) : edge of the mirror.
Keys, Doors, and Windows zone. Then, glance over your Interior Mirrors Child-View Mirror shoulder to double check before moving slowly into the Interior Rearview Mirrors adjacent lane. Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear Reverse Tilt Mirrors view of the area behind the vehicle. Do not spray glass cleaner directly If equipped with memory seats, the on the mirror.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the Warning sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, Power Windows especially with the windows...
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Keys, Doors, and Windows holding the switch. Press the 2. Place the ignition in ACC/ Express Window Anti-Pinch window switch fully and release it to ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/ Override activate the express-down feature. START. The express mode can be canceled Warning 3.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Window Lockout Sun Visors Roof This feature prevents the rear Sunroof passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window or, if equipped, extend along the rod.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Open/Close : To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (1) until the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold the front of switch (1) to close it. Express-Open/Express-Close : To express-open the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of switch (1) until the sunroof reaches Dirt and debris may collect on the...
Seats and Restraints Seats and Replacing Safety Belt System Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash ... 76 Parts After a Crash ..103 Restraints Securing Child Restraints Airbag System...
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can occupants will suffer a neck/ top of the restraint is at the same...
Seats and Restraints Second Row Seats To lower the head restraint, press Front Seats the button located on the top of the The vehicle's second row seats seatback and push the head Power Seat Adjustment have head restraints in the outboard restraint down.
Seats and Restraints Uplevel Seat Control Press Rearward (3) to make Raise or lower the front part of rearward adjustments of the the seat cushion by moving the selected feature. front of the control up or down. Press Down (4) to make Raise or lower the seat by downward adjustments of the moving the rear of the control up...
Seats and Restraints Press Forward (5) or Upper Shoulder Support Reclining Seatbacks Rearward (3) to adjust lumbar To adjust upper shoulder support, forward or rearward. if equipped: Press Up (2) or Down (4) to adjust lumbar up or down. To adjust bolster support, if equipped: Base Shown, Uplevel Similar To recline the seatback:...
Seats and Restraints The SET, 1, 2, and (Exit) buttons Warning on the driver door are used to manually store and recall memory Sitting in a reclined position when settings for the driver seat, outside the vehicle is in motion can be mirrors, power tilt and telescoping dangerous.
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Seats and Restraints To store exit positions and easy exit position and massage settings (if previously stored EXIT positions equipped) when the ignition is when leaving the vehicle. See features to the (Exit) button, changed from OFF to ON/RUN or Storing Memory Positions repeat steps 1 4 using to store...
Seats and Restraints If recalling the exit position, Massage may be activated and Warning (Continued) press and hold the appropriate adjusted as follows: manual control for the exit 1. Press and release or hold the with such a condition should use feature not recalling for selection control (1) to scroll to care when using the seat heater,...
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Seats and Restraints The buttons are near the climate The passenger seat may take Auto Heated Seats controls on the center stack. To longer to heat up. When the vehicle is on, this feature operate, the engine must be will automatically activate the Remote Start Auto Heated and running.
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats With the ignition in ON/RUN/START, Reclining Seatbacks press to heat the left or right To recline the seatback: outboard seat cushion. An indicator Heated Rear Seats on the rear climate control display appears when this feature is on. Warning Press the button once for the highest setting.
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Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to the upright Manual Fold and Tumble Folding and Tumbling the Seat position: Feature To fold and tumble the seat: 1. Make sure that there is nothing Warning Warning under, in front of, or on the seat.
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Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. To fold and tumble the seat from the third row seat: 1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.
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Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) injured in a sudden stop or crash. belts. Always unbuckle the safety Be sure to return the seat to the belts and return them to their passenger seating position before normal stowed position before driving the vehicle.
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Seats and Restraints Folding and Tumbling the Seat The left button folds the left from the Cargo Area seatback, and the right button folds the right seatback. 3. Press the button again to release the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward.
Seats and Restraints To return the seat to the sitting To fold the seatback: Caution (Continued) position from the tumbled position: 1. Open the liftgate to access the 1. Pull the seat down until it controls for the seat. belts and return them to their latches to the floor.
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Seats and Restraints The switches (1) can be used to fold 2. Press and hold the switch (2) or fold and tumble the second row on the side trim of the cargo seats from the cargo area. See area to raise the seatback. Second Row Seats 0 62.
Seats and Restraints Safety Belts When riding in a vehicle, you travel Warning (Continued) as fast as the vehicle does. If the This section of the manual vehicle stops suddenly, you keep passengers to ride in any area of describes how to use safety belts going until something stops you.
Seats and Restraints Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why It is very important for all occupants pelvic bones and you would be should I have to wear safety to buckle up. Statistics show that less likely to slide under the lap belts? unbelted people are hurt more often belt.
Seats and Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the front All seating positions in the vehicle outboard seating position may have a lap-shoulder belt. affect the passenger sensing system. See Passenger If you are using a rear seating Sensing System 0 83.
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Seats and Restraints in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 3. Push the latch plate into the To unlatch the belt, push the button buckle until it clicks. If you find on the buckle. The belt should that the latch plate will not go return to its stowed position.
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Seats and Restraints release it. If the webbing is still The system activates during locked in the retractor, see your emergency braking and/or sudden dealer. driving maneuvers and releases when driving conditions return to Before a door is closed, be sure the normal.
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Seats and Restraints activation are met. Safety belt Rear safety belt comfort guides may 1. Remove the guide from its pretensioners can also help tighten provide added safety belt comfort storage clip on the interior trim the safety belts in a side crash or a for older children who have next to the outboard seatback.
Seats and Restraints Third Row Seating Positions Comfort guides may be available through your dealer for third row seating positions. If available, instructions are included with the guides. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to 3.
Seats and Restraints A pregnant woman should wear a Make sure the safety belt reminder Replacing Safety Belt lap-shoulder belt, and the lap light is working. See Safety Belt System Parts after a portion should be worn as low as Reminders 0 128.
Seats and Restraints New parts and repairs may be Airbag System All vehicle airbags have the word necessary even if the safety belt AIRBAG on the trim or on an The vehicle has the following system was not being used at the attached label near the deployment airbags: time of the crash.
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Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things Warning Warning (Continued) to know about the airbag system: Because airbags inflate with great Occupants should not lean on or Warning force and faster than the blink of sleep against the door or side an eye, anyone who is up windows in seating positions with You can be severely injured or...
Seats and Restraints There is an airbag readiness light The front center airbag is in the on the instrument cluster, which inboard side of the driver seatback. shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Seats and Restraints impact exceeds the specific airbag Warning (Continued) system's deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds are used to inflating airbag must be kept predict how severe a crash is likely clear. Do not put anything to be in time for the airbags to between an occupant and an inflate and help restrain the airbag, and do not attach or put...
Seats and Restraints whether the object is fixed or designed to inflate in frontal In any particular crash, no one can moving, rigid or deformable, narrow impacts, near frontal impacts, say whether an airbag should have or wide. or rear impacts. inflated simply because of the vehicle damage or the repair costs.
Seats and Restraints Airbags supplement the protection What Will You See after Warning provided by safety belts by an Airbag Inflates? distributing the force of the impact When an airbag inflates, there more evenly over the After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air.
Seats and Restraints and turn off the interior lamps and Airbags are designed to inflate Passenger Sensing hazard warning flashers by using only once. After an airbag System the controls for those features. inflates, you will need some new parts for the airbag system. The vehicle has a passenger If you do not get them, the sensing system for the front...
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Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) works with sensors that are part of the front outboard passenger seat airbag inflates. This is because back as it will go. It is better to and safety belt. The sensors are the back of the rear-facing child secure the child restraint in a designed to detect the presence of...
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Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is 3. Remove any additional items Warning designed to turn on the front from the seat such as blankets, outboard passenger frontal airbag cushions, seat covers, seat If the airbag readiness light ever anytime the system senses that a heaters, or seat massagers.
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Seats and Restraints cushion, if adjustable, to make If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material sure that the vehicle seatback from the seat, such as Adult-Sized Occupant is not pushing the child blankets, cushions, seat restraint into the seat cushion.
Seats and Restraints A thick layer of additional material, Warning Warning (Continued) such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as If the front outboard passenger seatback may interfere with the seat covers, seat heaters, and seat airbag is turned off for an proper operation of the passenger massagers can affect how well the adult-sized occupant, the airbag...
Seats and Restraints Your dealer and the service manual If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail Warning (Continued) have information about the location airbags, see Different Size Tires of the airbag sensors, sensing and and Wheels 0 303 for additional airbag system. Be sure to follow diagnostic module, and airbag important information.
Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) Older Children opened or broken airbag inspected and any necessary coverings, have the airbag replacements made as soon as covering and/or airbag module possible. replaced. For the location of the airbags, see Where Are the If an airbag inflates, you will need to Airbags? 0 79.
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Seats and Restraints booster. Use a booster seat with a Q: What is the proper way to Warning lap-shoulder belt until the child wear safety belts? passes the fit test below: A: An older child should wear a Never allow more than one child Sit all the way back on the seat.
Seats and Restraints Warning Warning (Continued) Never allow a child to wear the shoulder belt can tighten but safety belt with the shoulder belt cannot be loosened if it is locked. behind their back. A child can be The shoulder belt locks when it is seriously injured by not wearing pulled all the way out of the the lap-shoulder belt properly.
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Seats and Restraints Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Warning Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash.
Seats and Restraints The restraint manufacturer's The harness system holds the infant Warning (Continued) instructions that come with the in place and, in a crash, acts to restraint state the weight and height keep the infant positioned in the any bony structure. This alone limitations for a particular child restraint.
Seats and Restraints important, so if they are not Warning (Continued) available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. restraint properly in the vehicle Keep in mind that an unsecured using the vehicle safety belt or child restraint can move around in a LATCH system, following the collision or sudden stop and injure instructions that came with that...
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Seats and Restraints restraint system or infant restraint When securing a child restraint in a Warning (Continued) system secured in a rear seating rear seating position, study the position. instructions that came with the child be seriously injured or killed if the restraint to make sure it is Whenever possible, children aged front passenger airbag inflates...
Seats and Restraints properly secure any child restraint in Booster seats use the vehicle s The following explains how to attach the vehicle even when no child is safety belts to secure the child in a child restraint with these in it.
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Seats and Restraints Lower anchors (1) are metal bars forward movement and rotation of Lower Anchor and Top Tether built into the vehicle. There are two the child restraint during driving or in Anchor Locations lower anchors for each LATCH a crash.
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Seats and Restraints To assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is near the top tether anchors for second row seats. For third row seats, the top tether anchor symbol is on the flipper panel. Second Row Bucket Third Row Seat...
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Seats and Restraints cushion for each seating position in According to accident statistics, the second row. Be sure to use an children and infants are safer when anchor on the same side of the properly restrained in a child vehicle as the seating position restraint system or infant restraint where the child restraint will be system secured in a rear seating...
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Seats and Restraints Warning Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) To reduce the risk of serious or wrapped around a child s neck. Do not fold the empty rear seat fatal injuries during a crash, do If the shoulder belt is locked and with a safety belt buckled.
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Seats and Restraints 1. Attach and tighten the lower 1.3. Attach and tighten the attachments to the lower lower attachments on the anchors. If the child restraint child restraint to the lower does not have lower anchors. attachments or the desired 2.
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Seats and Restraints If the position you are using has a fixed or an adjustable head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether around the head restraint. 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place.
Seats and Restraints Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
Seats and Restraints secured in the vehicle using a For the third row outboard Warning (Continued) safety belt and it uses a top tether, seating positions, if the head see Lower Anchors and Tethers for restraint interferes with the system inspected and any Children (LATCH System) 0 96 for proper installation of the child necessary replacements made as...
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Seats and Restraints 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the 5. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. way out of the retractor to set on the child restraint, pull the the lock.
Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Restraint Removal and Warning tether, follow the child restraint Reinstallation under Lower Anchors manufacturer s instructions and Tethers for Children (LATCH A child in a rear-facing child regarding the use of the top System) 0 96 for additional restraint can be seriously injured tether.
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Seats and Restraints When using the lap-shoulder belt to Warning (Continued) secure the child restraint in this position, follow the instructions that forward-facing child restraint in came with the child restraint and the the front seat, always move the following instructions: front passenger seat as far back 1.
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Seats and Restraints Position the release button on 7. Before placing a child in the the buckle so that the safety child restraint, make sure it is belt could be quickly unbuckled securely held in place. To if necessary. check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
Storage Storage Storage Touch the bottom of the climate control system panel until the door Compartments automatically starts to open. The storage area may contain a USB Storage Compartments port. See the infotainment manual. Warning Storage Compartments ..109 Keep the storage area door closed Instrument Panel Storage .
Storage Sunglasses Storage Rear Storage Center Console Storage If equipped, sunglasses storage is There is storage in the floor of the Pull the handle and lift to access. on the overhead console. Press the rear cargo area. Lift the handle to There are auxiliary jacks, USB fixed button on the cover and access.
Storage Additional Storage To remove the cover: 1. Let the cover go all the way Features into the holder. 2. Grasping the driver side cover Cargo Cover end cap, push the cover end cap toward the passenger side Warning of the vehicle. 3.
Storage On long wheelbase models there Roof Rack System Caution are two cover positions. The slots furthest forward allow the cover to Loading cargo on the roof rack Warning be used if the third seat is removed that weighs more than 100 kg or folded down.
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Storage Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Vehicle Load Limits 0 196. A Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) is located above the rear window glass. Make sure items loaded on the roof of the vehicle do not block or damage the CHMSL.
Instruments and Controls Security Messages ... 153 Controls Steering Wheel Controls Service Vehicle Messages ..153 The infotainment system can be Steering System Steering Wheel operated by using the steering Messages .
Instruments and Controls Horn If the ignition is put in OFF while the (Mist) : For a single wipe, wipers are performing wipes due to turn to , then release. For several To sound the horn, press on the windshield washing or Rainsense, wipes, hold the band on longer.
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Instruments and Controls Turn the band up to a higher INT The wiper operations return to AUTO is on when the ignition setting for more sensitivity to normal when the transmission is no is turned on, or if the ignition is in moisture.
Instruments and Controls Rear Window Wiper/ The rear window wiper/washer will in R (Reverse), and the front not operate if the liftgate or liftglass windshield wiper is performing Washer is open or ajar. If the liftgate or interval wipes, then the rear wiper liftglass is opened while the rear automatically performs interval wiper is on, the wiper returns to the...
Instruments and Controls open area where it can receive a 3. Touch 12-24 Hr for a 12 or 3. Touch Auto Set, then select GPS signal. The compass system 24 hour clock. On-Cell Network or Off-Manual will automatically determine when a to manually set the time 4.
Instruments and Controls Power Outlets This outlet can be configured to Warning (Continued) operate using RAP or battery Power Outlets 12 Volt Direct power. If the power outlet is vehicle is not in use because the Current used while in the battery power vehicle could catch fire and cause mode, this could cause Accessory power outlets can be...
Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, An indicator light on the outlet turns The power outlet is not designed for be sure to follow the proper on to show it is in use. The light the following, and may not work installation instructions included with comes on when the ignition is in properly if they are plugged in:...
Instruments and Controls To charge a mobile device: Warning Warning (Continued) 1. Remove all objects from the charging pad. The system may Wireless charging can affect the such as coins, keys, rings, not charge if there are any operation of an implanted or paper clips, between the phone objects on the charging pad.
Instruments and Controls To use the cigarette lighter, push it To remove the ashtray, pull it from Warning Lights, in all the way, and let go. When it is the cupholder. Push it back down to Gauges, and ready, it will pop back out by itself. be sure it is secure.
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster Balanced Cluster Shown...
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Instruments and Controls Reconfigurable Instrument 4. Each layout in the menu is represented by a small preview Cluster image of the display layout. The cluster display layout can be Scroll up or down and highlight changed. the selection. Press SEL to select the desired cluster configuration.
Instruments and Controls Phone Info Pages : Press SEL while Info Open Source Software : Press Pages is highlighted to select the SEL while Open Source Software is While the Phone application page is items to be displayed in the DIC info highlighted to display open source displayed, press SEL to enter the displays.
Instruments and Controls The trip odometer is accessed and There is an arrow near the fuel Engine Coolant reset through the Driver Information gauge pointing to the side of the Temperature Gauge Center (DIC). See Driver vehicle the fuel door is on. Information Center (DIC) 0 139.
Instruments and Controls above the usual operating range Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt and approach the far end of the Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder gauge: There is a passenger safety belt Light Stop and go driving in heavy reminder light near the passenger traffic.
Instruments and Controls grocery bag, laptop, or other Warning electronic device. To turn off the reminder light and/or chime, remove If the airbag readiness light stays the object from the seat or buckle on after the vehicle is started or the safety belt.
Instruments and Controls problem with the lights or the a check to show the light is working. the vehicle may require service. The passenger sensing system. See It should go out when the engine is light should come on to show that it your dealer for service.
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Instruments and Controls If towing a trailer, reduce the Poor fuel quality can cause Caution amount of cargo being hauled as inefficient engine operation and soon as possible. poor driveability, which may go Modifications to the engine, away once the engine is warmed If the light continues to flash, find a transmission, exhaust, intake, up.
Instruments and Controls not used to perform an Emissions Brake System Warning does not fully release. If it stays on Inspection/Maintenance test or to after the parking brake is fully Light service the vehicle may affect released, it means the vehicle has a vehicle operation See Add-On brake problem.
Instruments and Controls Electric Parking Brake Service Electric Parking Antilock Brake System Light Brake Light (ABS) Warning Light The parking brake status light If this light comes on and stays on, This light comes on briefly when the comes on when the parking brake is there is a problem with a system on engine is started.
Instruments and Controls If both the ABS and the brake Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Vehicle Ahead Indicator system warning light are on, the Light vehicle's antilock brakes are not functioning and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See your dealer for service.
Instruments and Controls dealer. If the system is working This light comes on when the If the light is on and not flashing, the normally, the indicator light then StabiliTrak system is turned off. TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak turns off. If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction system have been disabled.
Instruments and Controls If it does not, have the vehicle Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and serviced by your dealer. If the Then Is On Steady system is working normally the If the light flashes for about a minute indicator light goes off.
Instruments and Controls It also comes on when the fuel tank High-Beam On Light is low on fuel. The light turns off when fuel is added. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced. Security Light This light should come on briefly as the engine is started.
Instruments and Controls Lamps On Reminder Adaptive Cruise Control Light This light comes on when a door is open or not securely latched. Before driving, check that all doors are properly closed. See Door Ajar Messages 0 147. This light is white when the Adaptive This light comes on when the Cruise Control (ACC, if equipped) is exterior lamps are in use.
Instruments and Controls Information Displays SEL (Select) : Press to open a DIC Information Displays menu or select a menu item. Press The following is the list of all and hold to reset values on certain Driver Information possible DIC information displays. screens.
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Instruments and Controls with the trip odometer by pressing Average Speed : Shows the Speed Limit : Shows the current and holding SEL while this display average speed of the vehicle in speed limit. The information for this is active. kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles page comes from a roadway per hour (mph).
Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage : Shows the seconds while the Oil Life display is Head-Up Display (HUD) current battery voltage. active. See Engine Oil Life System 0 264. Oil Life : Shows an estimate of the Warning oil's remaining useful life. Oil Pressure : Shows the engine oil If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is pressure in kPa (kilopascals)
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Instruments and Controls Some vehicle messages or alerts Caution displayed in the HUD may be cleared by using the steering wheel If you try to use the HUD image controls. See Vehicle Messages as a parking aid, you may 0 145. misjudge the distance and Some information shown may not damage your vehicle.
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Instruments and Controls HUD Views (Image Adjustment) : Press down or lift up to center the HUD There are four views in the HUD. image. The HUD image can only be Some vehicle information and adjusted up and down, not side vehicle messages or alerts may be to side.
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Instruments and Controls HUD Troubleshooting Check that: Nothing is covering the HUD lens. HUD brightness setting is not Metric Metric too dim or too bright. HUD is adjusted to the proper height. Polarized sunglasses are not worn. Windshield and HUD lens are clean.
Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and TRANSPORT MODE ON Charging Messages This message is displayed when the Messages displayed on the DIC vehicle is in transport mode. Some indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE features can be disabled while in some action that may be needed to this mode, including Remote...
Instruments and Controls STEP ON BRAKE TO Compass Messages vehicle. For cleaning instructions, see Exterior Care RELEASE PARK BRAKE The compass display will be blank if 0 323. This message is displayed if you the vehicle temporarily loses Heavy rain or snow is interfering attempt to release the Electric communication with the Global with the radar object detection or...
Instruments and Controls SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE TRUNK OPEN ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE EXITING ENGINE This message will display along with a symbol when the trunk is open. This message may display if This message displays when the Close the trunk completely. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is engine coolant temperature is too engaged holding the vehicle at a...
Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Messages OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP Fuel System Messages ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays if low oil This message displays when the This message displays when the pressure levels occur. Stop the engine oil needs to be changed.
Instruments and Controls NO REMOTE DETECTED Lamp Messages Control (ACC), Forward Collision Alert (FCA), and the Front PRESS BRAKE TO RESTART AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL Automatic Braking (FAB) System This message displays when ON/OFF may not work or may not work as attempting to turn off the vehicle well.
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Instruments and Controls AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP FORWARD COLLISION LANE KEEPING ASSIST UNAVAILABLE ALERT OFF UNAVAILABLE This message displays when the This message displays when the This message displays when the Front Automatic Braking (FAB) Forward Collision Alert (FCA) has Lane Keep Assist (LKA) and Lane System has been unavailable for been turned off.
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Instruments and Controls This can occur under the following SERVICE DRIVER ASSIST SERVICE PARK ASSIST conditions: SYSTEM This message displays if there is a The radar is not clean. Keep the problem with the Parking Assist If this message displays, take the radar sensors free of mud, dirt, system.
Instruments and Controls SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM SERVICE STABILITRAK TOUR MODE ON UNAVAILABLE This message displays if there is a This message displays when the problem with the StabiliTrak system. Tour Mode is on. See Magnetic Ride This message indicates that Side See Traction Control/Electronic Control 0 222.
Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Messages Service Vehicle Messages performance or loss of power steering assistance is noticed, see AUTOMATIC SEATBELT SERVICE VEHICLE SOON your dealer. See Steering 0 186. TIGHTENING UNAVAILABLE This message is displayed if there is Starting the Vehicle a problem with the vehicle.
Instruments and Controls TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE You can receive more than one tire the shift lever. See Tow/Haul Mode pressure message at a time. The 0 212, Automatic Transmission This message displays when the DIC also shows the tire pressure 0 207, and Cruise Control 0 223.
Instruments and Controls one minute, then restart the vehicle When towing, use Tow/Haul Mode the location of the windshield and check for the message on the to prevent damage to the engine or washer reservoir. Also, see Washer DIC display. If the message is still transmission.
Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Menus The selected language will display on the system. The following list of menu items may Personalization be available: Valet Mode (If Equipped) Use the audio system controls to Time and Date This will lock the infotainment access the personalization menus system and steering wheel controls.
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Instruments and Controls Audio Cue Volume Maximum Startup Volume Climate and Air Quality This feature sets the maximum Select and the following may Manage Favorites startup volume. If the vehicle is display: This allows favorites to be edited. started and the volume is greater Auto Fan Max Speed See Manage Favorites in than this level, the volume is...
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Instruments and Controls Park Assist Go Notifier Comfort and Convenience Lane Change Assist This feature will give a reminder that Select the Comfort and Adaptive Cruise Control provides Convenience menu and the Rear Cross Traffic Alert when it has brought the vehicle to a following may display: Alert Type complete stop behind another...
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Instruments and Controls Reverse Tilt Mirror Exit Lighting Power Door Locks When on, the driver and/or Auto High Beam Select and the following may passenger mirrors will tilt downward display: Vehicle Locator Lights when the vehicle is shifted to Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout R (Reverse) to improve visibility of This feature will flash the exterior Auto Door Lock...
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Instruments and Controls Delayed Door Lock Remote Unlock Light Feedback Select Off or On. When on, this feature will delay the When on, the exterior lamps will Remote Start Auto Cool Seats locking of the doors. To override the flash when unlocking the vehicle If equipped and turned on, this delay, press the power door lock with the RKE transmitter.
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Instruments and Controls Select All Doors or Driver Pair New Device Prompt Length Door Only. Select to pair a new device. See Audio Feedback Speed Pairing under Bluetooth Passive Door Lock Confidence Threshold (Infotainment Controls) in the This feature can be turned on or off, infotainment manual.
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Instruments and Controls Theme Guidance Lines Restore Radio Settings Select to change the display of the Select to turn Off or On. See This allows selection to restore infotainment system. Assistance Systems for Parking or radio settings. Backing 0 233. Select Contemporary, Mainstreet, Select Restore or Cancel.
Instruments and Controls Universal Remote Do not use the Universal Remote Programming the Universal system with any garage door opener Remote System System that does not have the stop and The Universal Remote system is reverse feature. This includes any compatible with radio-frequency Universal Remote System garage door opener model...
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Instruments and Controls the indicator light goes from a for five seconds. If the light 5. Press and release the Learn or slow to a rapid flash light. Then stays on or the garage door Smart button. Step 6 must be release both buttons.
Instruments and Controls Programming for Some Gate Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single Operators Universal Remote System Operation Button Some gate operators require Using the Universal Remote transmitter signals to time out or quit To reprogram any of the system System after several seconds of buttons:...
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting (Parking Lamps) : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting (Headlamps) : Turns on the Exterior Lamp Controls ..166 headlamps together with the parking Exterior Lamps Off lamps and instrument panel lights.
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Lighting The system turns the high-beam There is a sensor near the top The IntelliBeam system is headlamps on when it is dark center of the windshield, which disabled by the high/low-beam enough and there is no other traffic automatically controls the system. changer or the Flash-to-Pass present.
Lighting The vehicle's windshield is dirty, headlamps turn off once the ignition Flash-to-Pass cracked, or obstructed by is off or remain on until the This feature lets you use the something that blocks the view headlamp delay ends (if enabled in high-beam headlamps to signal a of the light sensor.
Lighting The exterior lamp control is sidemarker, parking lamps, and the There is a delay in the transition in AUTO. instrument panel lights. The radio between the daytime and nighttime lights will also be dim. operation of the automatic The transmission is not in headlamp system so that driving P (Park).
Lighting The headlamps will also stay on Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change after you exit the vehicle. Signals The regular headlamp system can be turned on when needed. Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on, and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the headlamps, parking lamps, and other exterior lamps...
Lighting The lever returns to its starting The turn signals are activated or Interior Lighting position whenever it is released. the steering wheel is at a calibrated angle. If after signaling a turn or a lane Instrument Panel change the arrows flash rapidly or The vehicle speed is below the Illumination Control do not come on, a signal bulb could...
Lighting Dome Lamps Reading Lamps Press next to each reading lamp to turn it on or off. There are dome lamps in the There are reading lamps in the overhead console and the headliner, overhead console and the headliner, if equipped. if equipped.
Lighting Lighting Features interior lamps remain on for a set moving up or down. This is normal. amount of time, then automatically If there is a problem, an alert will be turn off. displayed. Entry Lighting The exterior lamps turn off The battery can be discharged at Some exterior lamps and the interior immediately by turning the exterior...
Lighting Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver. If so, a DIC message might be displayed and it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible.
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for Introduction information on the radio, audio players, phone, and navigation Infotainment ....175 system.
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control 4. Driver and Passenger Heated and Cooled Seats (If Equipped) Systems 5. Recirculation Climate Control Systems 6. Rear Window Defogger Dual Automatic Climate Dual Automatic Climate Control System 7. Defrost Control System ... . . 176 Rear Climate Control 8.
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Climate Controls 6. Climate Control Selection Climate Control Status Screen automatic operation. If the air (Application Tray Button) delivery mode or fan setting is manually adjusted, the auto 7. Rear (Rear Climate Control indicator turns off and the display Touch Screen) will show the selected settings.
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Climate Controls OFF (Fan) : Press the OFF button Rear (If Equipped) : Press this buttons cancels automatic air to turn the fan on or off. The button on the front climate control delivery control and the direction of temperature control and air delivery touch screen to open the rear the airflow can be controlled mode can still be adjusted with the...
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Climate Controls conditioning on or off. If the fan is Pressing this button cancels The rear window defogger only turned off or the outside automatic recirculation. Press AUTO works when the ignition is in ON/ temperature falls below freezing, the to return to automatic operation;...
Climate Controls If equipped with heated or cooled If the sensor is covered, the Press to heat the driver or seats, they may come on during a automatic climate control system passenger seat cushion and remote start. See Remote Vehicle may not work properly.
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Climate Controls 4. Fan Control 7. Front (Front Climate Control Rear Control Lockout : Press Rear Touch Screen) Control Lockout on the touch screen (On/Off) to lock or unlock control of the rear 8. Rear Control Lockout climate control system from the front 6.
Climate Controls touch screen to adjust the rear Air Vents Operation Tips passenger temperature. Press Clear away any ice, snow, Adjustable air vents are in the or leaves from the air inlets at for warmer air and press center and on the side of the the base of the windshield that cooler air.
Climate Controls Maintenance 1. Before opening the glove box, remove the two lower screws (out of view). Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter reduces the 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.
Driving and Operating Driving Characteristics and Driving Information Become familiar with vehicle Towing Tips ....249 features before driving, such as Trailer Towing ....251 programming favorite radio Distracted Driving Towing Equipment .
Driving and Operating See the infotainment manual for Braking Once the power assist is used up, it information on that system or the can take longer to stop and the Braking action involves perception navigation system, if equipped, brake pedal will be harder to push. time and reaction time.
Driving and Operating See specific vehicle steering Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go messages under Steering System straight down the roadway. Messages 0 153. See your dealer if Loss of Control there is a problem. Curve Tips Skidding Take curves at a reasonable There are three types of skids that...
Driving and Operating The vehicle may straighten out. vehicles not equipped with All Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels, Be ready for a second skid if it Terrain (AT) or On-Off Road (OOR) and check inflation pressure in occurs. tires must not be driven off-road all tires, including the spare, except on a level, solid surface.
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Driving and Operating Loading the Vehicle for For more information about loading Warning (Continued) the vehicle, see If the Vehicle Is Off-Road Driving Stuck 0 195 and Tires 0 291. of control. Driving across hills can Warning Environmental Concerns cause a rollover. You could be injured or killed.
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Driving and Operating Warning Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Driving to the top of a hill at high transfer case overrides the descending a hill and use a low speed can cause an accident. transmission. You or someone gear to keep vehicle speed under There could be a drop-off, else could be injured.
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Driving and Operating Never back down a hill in downhill wheels, which could Warning N (Neutral) using only the cause a downhill slide or a brake. rollover. Getting out of the vehicle on the The vehicle can roll Surface conditions can be a downhill side when stopped backward quickly and you problem.
Driving and Operating Traction is reduced on hard packed After Off-Road Driving Warning (Continued) snow and ice and it is easy to lose Remove any brush or debris that control. Reduce vehicle speed when has collected on the underbody or Traction could be lost, and the driving on hard packed snow chassis, or under the hood.
Driving and Operating wet enough and you are going fast Hill and Mountain Roads Warning enough. When the vehicle is Driving on steep hills or through hydroplaning, it has little or no Wet brakes can cause crashes. mountains is different than driving contact with the road.
Driving and Operating Winter Driving clear roads in shaded areas. Warning The surface of a curve or an Driving on Snow or Ice overpass can remain icy when Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) the surrounding roads are clear. Snow or ice between the tires and or with the ignition off is Avoid sudden steering the road creates less traction or...
Driving and Operating To save fuel, run the engine for Warning (Continued) Warning short periods to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and cannot be seen or smelled. It can If the vehicle's tires spin at high partially close the window.
Driving and Operating causes a rocking motion that could Tire and Loading Information Warning (Continued) free the vehicle. If that does not get Label the vehicle out after a few tries, it maximum front or rear Gross might need to be towed out. See Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
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Driving and Operating cold tire inflation pressures (4). Subtract the combined your vehicle. Consult this For more information on tires weight of the driver and manual to determine how and inflation see Tires 0 291 this reduces the available passengers from XXX kg or and Tire Pressure 0 293.
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Driving and Operating 3. Available Occupant and weight of the driver, passengers, Cargo Weight = 317 kg and cargo should never exceed (700 lbs) the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 3 1. Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = Example 2 453 kg (1,000 lbs) 2.
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Driving and Operating GVWR includes the weight of There is also important loading Warning the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, information for off-road driving in and cargo. this manual. See Loading the Things you put inside the Vehicle for Off-Road Driving vehicle can strike and injure The Certification/Tire label may under Off-Road Driving 0 188.
Driving and Operating Automatic Level Control Starting and Caution (Continued) See Automatic Level Control Operating premature wear and earlier 0 222. replacement. Follow this New Vehicle Break-In If a weight-distributing hitch is breaking-in guideline every being used, it is recommended time you get new brake to allow the shocks to inflate, Caution...
Driving and Operating Ignition Positions To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle must be in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN and the brake pedal must be applied. Stopping the Engine/LOCK/ OFF (No Indicator Lights) : When the vehicle is stopped, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to turn the engine off.
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Driving and Operating The vehicle may have an electric 3. Come to a complete stop, shift With the ignition off, pressing the steering column lock. The lock is to P (Park), and turn the button one time without the brake activated when the vehicle is ignition to OFF.
Driving and Operating the vehicle in Service Only Mode. Information Center (DIC) will Caution The instruments and audio systems display a message. See Key will operate as they do in ON/RUN, and Lock Messages 0 148. If you add electrical parts or but the vehicle will not be able to be accessories, you could change driven.
Driving and Operating engine starts, let go of the These features work when the Warning (Continued) button, and the accelerator. ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ If the vehicle starts briefly but ACCESSORY. Once the ignition is the vehicle will be free to roll, then stops again, do the same turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, even if the shift lever is in...
Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle with the you. If you can, it means that the Shifting out of Park shift lever was not fully locked into Engine Running This vehicle is equipped with an P (Park). electronic shift lock release system. Warning Torque Lock The shift lock release is designed to...
Driving and Operating 2. While holding down the brake When less power is required, such Engine Exhaust pedal, push the shift lever all as cruising at a constant vehicle the way into P (Park). speed, the system will operate in Warning the half cylinder mode, allowing the 3.
Driving and Operating If the vehicle is left with the engine Automatic Warning (Continued) running, follow the proper steps to Transmission be sure the vehicle will not move. There are holes or openings See Shifting Into Park 0 204 and If equipped, there is an electronic in the vehicle body from Engine Exhaust 0 206.
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Driving and Operating N (Neutral) : In this position, the Warning Warning (Continued) engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you are It is dangerous to get out of the So, be sure the transfer case is in already moving, use N (Neutral) vehicle if the shift lever is not fully a drive gear, Two-Wheel Drive...
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Driving and Operating Downshifting the transmission in adjustments to improve vehicle Caution (Continued) slippery road conditions could result performance according to how the in skidding. See Skidding under vehicle is being used, such as with the vehicle warranty. Be sure the Loss of Control 0 187.
Driving and Operating requested mode change is made. while driving downhill or towing a Caution (Continued) A DIC message displays. See trailer by letting you select a desired Transmission Messages 0 154. range of gears. may damage the transmission. For other forms of grade braking, To use this feature: The repair will not be covered by see Tow/Haul Mode 0 212 and...
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Driving and Operating gears are automatically shifted by Gear before the transmission, but 6 (Sixth) shifting from D cannot be used until the plus/minus (Drive) to M button on the shift lever is used to (Manual Mode) change to the range. Range after In vehicles with gasoline engines, shifting from...
Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode See Tow/Haul Mode Light 0 134 and Caution (Continued) Hill and Mountain Roads 0 193. Also see Tow/Haul Mode under stuck, do not spin the tires. When Towing Equipment 0 254. stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place.
Driving and Operating For other forms of grade braking, Drive Systems Warning see Automatic Transmission 0 207 and Cruise Control 0 223. Four-Wheel Drive Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle If equipped, four-wheel drive to roll even if the transmission is engages the front axle for extra in P (Park).
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Driving and Operating Two Speed Automatic position so that it matches the power is sent to the front and rear actual transfer case setting. If no wheels automatically based on Transfer Case lights display, take the vehicle to driving conditions. This setting your dealer for service.
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Driving and Operating Shifting Into 2 2. Turn the knob to 4 , AUTO, Caution or 2 . Wait for the 4 , AUTO, Turn the knob to 2 at any speed, Shifting the transmission into gear or 2 indicator light to stop except when shifting from 4 .
Driving and Operating 2. Set the parking brake and 8. Turn the engine off, and the Brakes press and hold the brake ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY. pedal. See Parking Brake 9. Place the transmission shift Antilock Brake 0 217. lever in P (Park). See System (ABS) 3.
Driving and Operating avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS Set the parking brake by holding the computer senses the wheels are regular brake pedal down, then Do not pump the brakes. Just hold slowing down. If one of the wheels pushing down the parking brake the brake pedal down firmly and let is about to stop rolling, the computer...
Driving and Operating message will appear and a chime off. To prevent draining the battery, parking brake status light flashes will sound warning you that the avoid repeated cycles of the EPB continuously, then the EPB is only parking brake is still on. when the engine is not running.
Driving and Operating normal, and is done to periodically stability system hydraulic brake Caution check the correct operation of the control module to supplement the EPB system. power brake system under Driving with the parking brake on conditions where the driver has If the EPB fails to apply, the rear can overheat the brake system quickly and forcefully applied the...
Driving and Operating in a complete standstill on a grade, Ride Control Systems intended path. Trailer Sway Control HSA will automatically activate. (TSC) is also on automatically when During the transition period between the vehicle is started. See Trailer Traction Control/ when you release the brake pedal Sway Control (TSC) 0 256.
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Driving and Operating maintaining control. The vehicle is disabled, comes on, and the Caution safe to drive, but driving should be appropriate message will appear on adjusted accordingly. the DIC. Both traction control and Do not repeatedly brake or StabiliTrak are automatically comes on and stays on: accelerate heavily when TCS is disabled in this condition.
Driving and Operating cluster, then release. The Based on road conditions, steering The vehicle is normally in Tour appropriate message will display in wheel angle, and vehicle speed, the Mode. Sport Mode is engaged when the DIC. See Ride Control System system automatically adjusts to the Magnetic Ride Control button on Messages 0 152.
Driving and Operating better handling under a variety of Cruise Control automatically disengages. See passenger and loading conditions. Traction Control/Electronic Stability An air compressor connected to the Control 0 220. If a collision alert Warning rear shocks will raise or lower the occurs when cruise control is rear of the vehicle to maintain activated, cruise control is...
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Driving and Operating +RES (Resume/Accelerate) : If When the cruise control has been To increase vehicle speed in there is a set speed in memory, set to the desired speed, a green small increments, press +RES press the control up briefly to cruise control indicator appears on up briefly.
Driving and Operating Passing Another Vehicle While selected speed when driving on Erasing Speed Memory Using Cruise Control downhill grades by using the engine The cruise control set speed is and transmission to slow the Use the accelerator pedal to erased from memory if vehicle.
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Driving and Operating automatically disengage. See Warning Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 220. When road ACC will not detect or brake for conditions allow ACC to be safely children, pedestrians, animals, used, the ACC can be turned or other objects. back on.
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Driving and Operating 4. Remove foot from the To begin using ACC again, press (Cancel) : Press to disengage accelerator. +RES up briefly on the steering ACC without erasing the selected wheel. The vehicle returns to the set speed. After ACC is set, it may immediately previous set speed.
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Driving and Operating To increase vehicle speed in To decrease the vehicle speed in vary based on vehicle speed. The small increments, press +RES smaller increments, press SET faster the vehicle speed, the further up. For each press, the vehicle down.
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Driving and Operating When this condition occurs, the ACC automatically slows the vehicle Warning (Continued) collision alert symbol on the HUD down and adjusts vehicle speed to will flash on the windshield. Either follow the vehicle in front at the Your vehicle may not stop and eight beeps will sound from the selected following gap.
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Driving and Operating Notification to Resume ACC A DIC warning message may ACC Override display indicating to shift to P (Park) ACC will maintain a following gap If using the accelerator pedal while before exiting the vehicle. See behind a detected vehicle and slow ACC is active, a DIC warning Vehicle Messages 0 145.
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Driving and Operating ACC may occasionally provide an Warning (Continued) alert and/or braking that is considered unnecessary. It could ramps. You could lose control of respond to vehicles in different the vehicle or crash. Do not use lanes, signs, guardrails, and other ACC while driving on an entrance stationary objects when entering or or exit ramp.
Driving and Operating Do Not Use ACC on Hills and Erasing Speed Memory Driver Assistance When Towing a Trailer The cruise control set speed is Systems erased from memory if This vehicle may have features that pressed or if the ignition is work together to help avoid crashes turned off.
Driving and Operating Audible or Safety Alert Seat Rear Vision Camera (RVC) Warning (Continued) Some driver assistance features When the vehicle is shifted into alert the driver of obstacles by R (Reverse), the RVC displays an Detect children, beeping. To change the volume of image of the area behind the vehicle pedestrians, bicyclists, the warning chime, see Comfort...
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Driving and Operating the front or rear camera views in the 1. Views Displayed by the center stack. The front camera is in Surround Vision Cameras the grille or near the front emblem, 2. Area Not Shown the side cameras are on the bottom of the outside rearview mirrors, and the rear camera is above the license plate.
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Driving and Operating shifting from R (Reverse) to a Parking Assist Warning (Continued) forward gear, or by pressing With Front and Rear Parking Assist, CAMERA in the center stack, and as the vehicle moves at speeds of or vehicle damage, even with when the vehicle is moving forward less than 8 km/h (5 mph) the parking assist, always check the...
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Driving and Operating Safety Alert Seat will pulse two the Safety Alert Seat. There may automatically brake hard to a stop to times. When an object is very close also be a brief, sharp application of help avoid or reduce the harm (<0.6 m (2 ft) in the vehicle rear, the brakes.
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Driving and Operating Pressing the brake pedal after the a left or right pointing arrow on the Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Automatic vehicle comes to a stop will release RVC screen to warn of traffic Braking, and Backing Warning the Rear Automatic Braking. If the coming from the left or right.
Driving and Operating On some vehicles RCTA setting can FCA also lights an amber visual FCA can be disabled with the FCA be turned off through Collision/ alert if following another vehicle steering wheel control, or if your Detection Systems under Vehicle much too closely.
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Driving and Operating When your vehicle approaches Selecting the Alert Timing Warning another detected vehicle too rapidly, the red FCA display will flash on the FCA does not provide a warning windshield. Also, eight rapid to help avoid a crash, unless it high-pitched beeps will sound from detects a vehicle.
Driving and Operating weather conditions when selecting For cleaning instructions, see The system works when driving in a the alert timing. The range of Washing the Vehicle under forward gear above 4 km/h (2 mph). selectable alert timing may not be Exterior Care 0 323.
Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Detect a vehicle ahead if it objects. To override FAB, firmly flow of traffic. If this occurs, take is partially blocked by press the accelerator pedal, if it is your foot off the brake pedal and pedestrians or other objects.
Driving and Operating When the vehicle is in a forward LCA Detection Zones Warning gear, the left or right side mirror The LCA sensor covers a zone of display will light up if a moving approximately one lane over from LCA does not alert the driver to vehicle is detected in that blind both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m...
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Driving and Operating When the System Does Not driving on sharp curves. The system does not need to be serviced. The Seem to Work Properly system may light up due to The LCA system requires some guardrails, signs, trees, shrubs, and driving for the system to calibrate to other non-moving objects.
Driving and Operating When LCA is disabled for any crossed. The LKA system will not Warning (Continued) reason other than the driver turning assist or provide an LDW alert if it it off, the Side Blind Zone Alert On detects that you are actively dirt, snow, or ice, if they are option will not be available on the steering.
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Driving and Operating direction. It may also provide an If the LKA system is not functioning Warning properly when lane markings are LDW alert by flashing amber clearly visible, cleaning the as the lane marking is crossed. Using LKA while towing a trailer windshield may help.
Driving and Operating Fuel Prohibited Fuels MMT as they can reduce spark plug life and affect emission control Gasolines containing oxygenates Use the recommended fuel for system performance. The such as ethers and ethanol, as well proper vehicle maintenance. malfunction indicator lamp may turn as reformulated gasolines, are on.
Driving and Operating Filling the Tank when the vehicle doors are locked. Warning (Continued) Press on the RKE transmitter to unlock. To open the fuel door, push Warning Fuel can spray out if the and release the rearward center refueling nozzle is inserted edge of the door.
Driving and Operating Warning Warning Warning (Continued) Use approved fuel If a fire starts while you are Attempting to refuel without using containers. refueling, do not remove the the funnel adapter may cause fuel nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by spillage and damage the capless Remove the container from shutting off the pump or by...
Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Do not tow a trailer during the Warning first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, General Towing When towing a trailer, exhaust or other parts. gases may collect at the rear of Information Then during the first 800 km the vehicle and enter if the...
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Driving and Operating vehicle itself. Get acquainted with necessary to go much farther or other objects. Avoid jerky or the handling and braking of the rig beyond the passed vehicle before sudden maneuvers. Signal well in before setting out for the open road. returning to the lane.
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Driving and Operating a lower temperature than at normal If parking the rig on a hill: 7. Stop and have someone pick altitudes. If the engine is turned off up and store the chocks. 1. Press the brake pedal, but do immediately after towing at high not shift into P (Park) yet.
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Driving and Operating Weight of the Trailer Warning Caution (Continued) How heavy can a trailer safely be? The driver can lose control when correctly, follow the advice in this It depends on how the rig is used. pulling a trailer if the correct section and see your dealer for Speed, altitude, road grades, equipment is not used or the...
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Driving and Operating vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and Hitch Type Maximum Tongue Weight the people who will be riding in the Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lb) vehicle as well as trailer tongue weight. Vehicle options, equipment, Weight Distributing 453 kg (1,000 lb) passengers, and cargo in the vehicle reduce the amount of...
Driving and Operating distributing hitch, make sure not to tongue weight among the two When using a weight-distributing exceed the RGAWR before applying vehicle and trailer axles. See hitch, the spring bars should be the weight distribution spring bars. Weight of the Trailer Tongue in adjusted so the distance (2) is the Trailer Towing 0 251 for rating limits same after coupling the trailer to the...
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Driving and Operating Trailer Brakes White: Ground Tow/Haul Mode Light Green: Back-up Lamps A loaded trailer that weighs more than 900 kg (2,000 lb) needs to have Red/Green: Battery Feed its own brake system that is Dark Blue: Trailer Brake adequate for the weight of the trailer.
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Driving and Operating Tow/Haul is a feature that assists selection of Tow/Haul when the engine torque to help slow the when pulling a heavy trailer or a vehicle is unloaded. Such a vehicle. See Traction Control/ large or heavy load. See Tow/Haul selection when unloaded may result Electronic Stability Control 0 220.
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Driving and Operating Conversions and Caution Add-Ons Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause Add-On Electrical components to not work and Equipment would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always check Warning with your dealer before adding electrical equipment.
Vehicle Care Recreational Vehicle General Information vehicle warranty and may affect Towing ..... . 319 remaining warranty coverage for For service and parts needs, visit affected parts.
Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks Caution Doing Your Own Even small amounts of contamination can cause damage Service Work to vehicle systems. Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids, Warning reservoir caps, or dipsticks. It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have Hood the proper knowledge, service...
Vehicle Care 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See Engine Oil See Engine Oil Messages 0 148. Jump Starting 0 315. Check the oil level before filling to To ensure proper engine the recommended level. If the oil is 2. Battery 0 275. performance and long life, careful not low and this message remains attention must be paid to engine oil.
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Vehicle Care Selecting the Right Engine Oil in Add enough oil to put the level Warning this section for an explanation of somewhere in the proper operating what kind of oil to use. For engine range. Push the dipstick all the way The engine oil dipstick handle oil crankcase capacity, see back in when through.
Vehicle Care Engine oil system flushes are not Engine Oil Life System Caution recommended and could cause When to Change Engine Oil engine damage not covered by the Failure to use the recommended vehicle warranty. This vehicle has a computer system engine oil can result in engine that indicates when to change the What to Do with Used Oil...
Vehicle Care reset. Your dealer has trained 2. Press SEL on the DIC controls If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON service people who will perform this and hold SEL down for a few message comes back on when the work and reset the system. It is also seconds to clear the CHANGE vehicle is started, the engine oil life important to check the oil regularly...
Vehicle Care When to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace the engine air Caution cleaner/filter: Cleaner/Filter Use of the incorrect automatic For intervals on changing and transmission fluid may damage inspecting the engine air cleaner/ filter see Maintenance Schedule the vehicle, and the damage may 0 333.
Vehicle Care 4. Remove the four screws (1) on 3. Engine Cooling Fan Caution top of the cover of the housing and lift up the cover. Warning If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt 5. Remove the engine air cleaner/ can easily get into the engine, An electric engine cooling fan can filter from the housing.
Vehicle Care What to Use Gives boiling protection up to Caution 129 °C (265 °F), engine temperature. Warning Using coolant other than Protects against rust and ® DEX-COOL can cause Adding only plain water or some corrosion. premature engine, heater core, other liquid to the cooling system or radiator corrosion.
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Vehicle Care streams, or bodies of water. Have Caution the coolant changed by an authorized service center, familiar This vehicle has a specific with legal requirements regarding coolant fill procedure. Failure to used coolant disposal. This will help follow this procedure could cause protect the environment and your the engine to overheat and be health.
Vehicle Care If no coolant is visible in the surge engine coolant temperature Engine Overheating tank, add coolant: gauge indicates approximately 90 °C (195 °F). Caution By this time, the coolant level Running the engine without inside the coolant surge tank may be lower.
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Vehicle Care If the decision is made to lift the If the ENGINE OVERHEATED Warning (Continued) hood, make sure the vehicle is STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE parked on a level surface. OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE could be badly burned. Stop the message appears with no sign of Check to see if the engine cooling engine if it overheats, and get out...
Vehicle Care If there is still no sign of steam and system is functioning properly. The displays, washer fluid will need to the vehicle is equipped with an fans will change to low speed when be added to the windshield washer engine driven cooling fan, push additional cooling is no longer fluid reservoir.
Vehicle Care heard all the time when the vehicle evenly tighten wheel nuts in the Caution (Continued) is moving, except when applying the proper sequence to torque brake pedal firmly. specifications. See Capacities and Do not mix water with Specifications 0 342. ready-to-use washer fluid.
Vehicle Care Brake Fluid Do not top off the brake fluid. Checking Brake Fluid Adding fluid does not correct a leak. Check brake fluid by looking at the If fluid is added when the linings are brake fluid reservoir. See Engine worn, there will be too much fluid Compartment Overview 0 261.
Vehicle Care What to Add Refer to the replacement number Warning (Continued) shown on the original battery label Use only GM approved DOT 3 when a new battery is needed. See brake fluid from a clean, sealed When working around a vehicle s Engine Compartment Overview container.
Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage Front Axle Infrequent Usage: Remove the When to Check and Change black, negative ( ) cable from the Lubricant battery to keep the battery from It is not necessary to regularly running down. check front axle fluid unless a leak Extended Storage: Remove the is suspected, or an unusual noise is black, negative ( ) cable from the...
Vehicle Care 2. Drain Plug and indicates that the cooling Do not use the accelerator system is functioning properly. The pedal, and be ready to turn off When the differential is cold, add fans will change to low speed when the engine immediately if it enough lubricant to raise the additional cooling is no longer...
Vehicle Care 2. Apply the parking brake. Be Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Front Wiper Blade ready to apply the regular vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Replacement brake immediately if the vehicle your foot on the regular brake, set To replace the wiper blade begins to move.
Vehicle Care 4. Remove the wiper blade. Windshield Replacement Allowing the wiper blade arm to HUD System touch the windshield when no The windshield is part of the HUD wiper blade is installed could system. If the windshield must be damage the windshield.
Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement License Plate Lamp Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs 0 281. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
Vehicle Care 2. Bulb Replacement Bulbs Electrical System 3. Lamp Assembly Bulb Exterior Lamp Electrical System To replace one of these bulbs: Number Overload 1. Push the lamp assembly (3) License Plate Lamp W5W LL toward the center of the The vehicle has fuses to protect vehicle.
Vehicle Care Windshield Wipers Fuses of the same amperage can Caution be temporarily borrowed from If the wiper motor overheats due to another fuse location, if a fuse goes heavy snow or ice, the windshield Spilling liquid on any electrical out.
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Vehicle Care Item Usage Item Usage Item Usage Electric running Antilock brake Interior BEC LT1 boards system pump MBS passenger...
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Vehicle Care Item Usage Item Usage Item Usage Suspension Wiper Euro trailer leveling Air conditioning compressor control Back-up lamps 4WD transfer case Upfitter 1 Antilock brake electronic control system valve Trailer battery Electric parking Trailer brakes RC upfitter 3 and 4 brake Upfitter 3 relay VBAT upfitter...
Vehicle Care The left instrument panel fuse block Item Usage Item Usage access door is on the driver side Injector B even Front windshield edge of the instrument panel. washer Oxygen sensor B Pull off the cover to access the fuse Rear window block.
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Vehicle Care Number Usage Not used Accessory power outlet 1 Retained accessory power/Accessory APO/BATT Universal garage door opener/Inside rear view mirror SEO retained accessory power Not used Body control module 3 Body control module 5 Steering wheel controls backlighting Not used Not used Not used The vehicle may not be equipped...
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Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Mirror window module Content theft Not used Body control module 1 Not used Right heated, cooled seat Front bolster (if Not used equipped) Left heated, Not used cooled seat Not used SEO/Automatic level Not used Not used control...
Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right) The right instrument panel fuse block access door is on the passenger side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. The vehicle may not be equipped Number Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and...
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Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Not used Sunroof Not used Accessory power Not used Not used outlet 4 Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Right door window Not used motor Info/Airbag Glove box...
Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse ISO Mini Usage Block Relays Rear defogger Micro Usage Fuses Heated second row seat left Heated second row seat right Heated mirrors Liftgate Glass breakage The rear compartment fuse block is Liftglass behind the access panel on the left Liftgate module logic side of the compartment.
Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires M-Type Usage Warning (Continued) Fuses Tires Underinflated tires pose Liftgate module the same danger as Every new GM vehicle has Third row seat overloaded tires. The high-quality tires made by a Rear accessory power resulting crash could leading tire manufacturer.
Vehicle Care All-Season Tires traction on snow and ice-covered Warning (Continued) roads. Consider installing winter This vehicle may come with tires on the vehicle if frequent Replace any tires that all-season tires. These tires are driving on ice or snow covered have been damaged by designed to provide good overall roads is expected.
Vehicle Care tires with a lower speed rating are Caution (Continued) Caution chosen, never exceed the tire's maximum speed capability. Neither tire underinflation nor correct inflation pressure and when possible, avoid contact with overinflation is good. Low-Profile Tires curbs, potholes, and other road Underinflated tires, or tires The vehicle has low profile tires hazards.
Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading Do not forget the spare tire, inflation pressure is high, press on the metal stem in the center Information label on the vehicle if the vehicle has one. See indicates the original equipment Full-Size Spare Tire 0 314 for of the tire valve to release air.
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor tire inflation pressure label, you Warning (Continued) should determine the proper tire System inflation pressure for those tires.) you or others could be killed. As an added safety feature, your Some high-speed rated tires Caution vehicle has been equipped with a require inflation pressure tire pressure monitoring system...
Vehicle Care not reached the level to trigger alternate tires and wheels allow the When a low tire pressure condition illumination of the TPMS low tire TPMS to continue to function is detected, the TPMS illuminates pressure telltale. properly. the low tire pressure warning light on the instrument cluster.
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Vehicle Care air pressure is getting low and go off after the road tire is Caution (Continued) needs to be inflated to the proper replaced and the sensor pressure. matching process is performed vehicle warranty. Always use only successfully. See TPMS Sensor A Tire and Loading Information the GM approved tire sealant Matching Process later in this...
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Vehicle Care could prevent the TPMS from matched to the tire/wheel positions, 4. Use the five-way DIC control functioning properly. See Buying using a TPMS relearn tool, in the on the right side of the steering New Tires 0 301. following order: driver side front tire, wheel to scroll to the Tire passenger side front tire, passenger...
Vehicle Care 9. Proceed to the passenger side Replace the tire if: Tires are rotated to achieve a rear tire, and repeat the uniform wear for all tires. The The indicators at three or procedure in Step 7. first rotation is the most more places around the tire important.
Vehicle Care Use this rotation pattern when Warning (Continued) rotating the tires. Do not include the spare tire in off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any the tire rotation. rust or dirt from places where the Adjust the front and rear tires to wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Vehicle Care equipped, be replaced after six Buying New Tires GM recommends replacing worn years, regardless of tread wear. The tires in complete sets of four. GM has developed and matched tire manufacture date is the last four Uniform tread depth on all tires specific tires for the vehicle.
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Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Only your dealer or authorized vehicle damage. Use the A tire and/or wheel could fail tire service center should correct size, brand, and type suddenly and cause a crash. mount or dismount the tires. of tires on all wheels.
Vehicle Care Spec rated tires are installed. vehicle is significantly pulling to one Warning side or the other. Some slight pull to See Tire Pressure Monitor the left or right, depending on the System 0 295. If different sized wheels are used, crown of the road and/or other road there may not be an acceptable The Tire and Loading...
Vehicle Care Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel Used Replacement Wheels Warning (Continued) nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors with new Warning manufacturer recommends it for GM original equipment parts. the vehicle's tire size combination Replacing a wheel with a used and road conditions.
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Vehicle Care maintain lane position, and then Warning Warning (Continued) gently brake to a stop, well off the road, if possible. Lifting a vehicle and getting under causing injury or death. Find a A rear blowout, particularly on a it to do maintenance or repairs is level place to change the tire.
Vehicle Care When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Removing the Spare Tire and use the following example as a Tools guide to assist in the placement of The equipment needed to change a the wheel blocks (1), if equipped. flat tire is stored in the rear of the vehicle, on the driver side, behind a door in the trim panel.
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Vehicle Care 4. Turn the jack knob (1) To access the spare tire, refer to the 1. Open the hoist shaft access counterclockwise to release the following graphics and instructions: door (3) on the bumper to jack and wheel blocks from the access the spare tire lock (6).
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Vehicle Care 4. Insert the open end of the 6. Use the wheel wrench hook to extension (7) through the hole pull the hoist cable closer to in the rear bumper (8) (hoist assist in reaching the shaft access hole). spare tire.
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Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 304 for more information. Jacking Locations (Overall View) 4. Position the jack under the vehicle, as shown. 3.
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Vehicle Care one jack handle extension. both jack handle Warning Attach the wheel wrench to the extensions (3). Attach the jack handle extension. Attach wheel wrench (4) to the jack Raising the vehicle with the jack the jack handle to the jack. handle extensions (3).
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Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt. 8. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel after mounting the spare tire.
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Vehicle Care wheel. The cap only goes in one Warning (Continued) Caution way. Place the cap on the wheel and press until it snaps into place. using accessory locking wheel The tire hoist can be damaged if Storing a Flat or Spare Tire nuts.
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Vehicle Care 2. Hoist Shaft 4. Insert the open end of the extension (7) through the hole 3. Hoist Shaft Access in the rear bumper (8) (hoist Cover/Hole shaft access hole). 4. Jack Handle Extensions 5. Wheel Wrench 5. Raise the tire part way upward. 6.
Vehicle Care 7. Make sure the tire is stored to position the holes in the Caution (Continued) securely. Push, pull, and then base of the jack onto the pin in try to turn the tire. If the tire the mounting bracket. vehicle could be damaged and moves, use the wheel wrench 5.
Vehicle Care Do not mix tires and wheels of Jump Starting Caution different sizes, because they will not For more information about the fit. Keep your spare tire and its Ignoring these steps could result vehicle battery, see Battery 0 275. wheel together.
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Vehicle Care This is located on the uncover the positive (+) Caution passenger side, in the rear of terminal, open the red plastic the engine compartment. cover. If any accessories are left on or 3. Get the vehicles close enough For more information on the plugged in during the jump so the jumper cables can...
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Vehicle Care will go to a heavy, unpainted 8. Do not let the other end touch Warning (Continued) metal engine part or to a metal. Connect it to the remote negative ( ) terminal if positive (+) terminal of the Battery fluid contains acid that the vehicle has one.
Vehicle Care engine and supports the Jumper Cable Removal Towing the Vehicle resonator, on the vehicle with Reverse the sequence exactly when the dead battery. removing the jumper cables. Caution 11. Start the vehicle with the good After starting the disabled vehicle battery and run the engine for a Incorrectly towing a disabled and removing the jumper cables,...
Vehicle Care towing is towing the vehicle with all Dinghy Towing Caution four wheels on the ground. Dolly Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles towing is towing the vehicle with two Improper use of the tow eye can wheels on the ground and two cause vehicle damage.
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Vehicle Care Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles To dinghy tow: 6. Wait for at least 10 seconds, then restart the engine. 1. Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle, 7. Shift the transmission to D facing forward and on a level (Drive), then turn the engine off surface.
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Vehicle Care 10. Move the steering wheel to N (Neutral) under Four-Wheel Dolly Towing Front Towing make sure the steering column Drive 0 213. See your dealer if (Front Wheels Off the Ground) is unlocked. the transfer case cannot be shifted out of N (Neutral).
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Vehicle Care Dolly Towing Rear Towing This vehicle should not be towed Caution with any wheels on the ground. (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Dolly Towing Rear Towing Towing a four-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) ground, or even with only two of Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles...
Vehicle Care 4. Put the transmission in Appearance Care Caution (Continued) P (Park). 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly Exterior Care your dealer. Follow all following the manufacturer's manufacturer directions regarding Locks instructions. correct product usage, necessary safety precautions, and Locks are lubricated at the factory.
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Vehicle Care If using an automatic car wash, the vehicle as soon as possible. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal follow the car wash instructions. The If necessary, use non-abrasive Moldings windshield wiper and rear window cleaners that are marked safe for wiper, if equipped, must be off.
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Vehicle Care Do not use cleaners that are not Solvents, alcohols, fuels, Air Intakes intended for automotive use. or other harsh cleaners. Clear debris from the air intakes, Use a nonabrasive wax on the Ice scrapers or other hard items. between the hood and windshield, vehicle after washing to protect when washing the vehicle.
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Vehicle Care may require more frequent Caution Caution (Continued) application. Black marks from rubber material on painted surfaces Chrome wheels and other chrome brushes. Damage could occur can be removed by rubbing with a trim may be damaged if the and the repairs would not be clean cloth.
Vehicle Care Inspect power steering for proper on weatherstrips with a clean cloth material to parts repaired or hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, will make them last longer, seal replaced to restore corrosion chafing, etc. better, and not stick or squeak. protection.
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Vehicle Care Newspapers or dark garments can Never use a brush with stiff Caution transfer color to the vehicle s bristles. interior.. Never rub any surface To prevent scratching, never use Use a soft bristle brush to remove aggressively or with too abrasive cleaners on automotive dust from knobs and crevices on the muchpressure.
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Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet/Suede cloth to a clean area frequently dirt that can scratch the surface. to prevent forcing the soil in to Then gently clean by rubbing with a Start by vacuuming the surface the fabric. microfiber cloth. Never use window using a soft brush attachment.
Vehicle Care Caution Caution Warning Soaking or saturating leather, Use of air fresheners may cause Do not bleach or dye safety belts. especially perforated leather, as permanent damage to plastics It may severely weaken them. In well as other interior surfaces, and painted surfaces.
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Vehicle Care Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the proper floor mat usage: Floor Mats The original equipment floor Pull up on the rear of the floor mat mats were designed for your to unlock each retainer and remove. vehicle.
Service and Maintenance Service and General Information Scheduled Maintenance. To keep the vehicle in good condition, see Maintenance your dealer. Caution The maintenance schedule is for vehicles that: Maintenance intervals, checks, General Information inspections, recommended fluids, Carry passengers and cargo General Information .
Service and Maintenance At your dealer, you can be certain Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air that you will receive the highest Filter Schedule level of service available. Your The passenger compartment air dealer has specially trained service When the Change Engine Oil filter reduces dust, pollen, and other technicians, uses genuine airborne irritants from outside air...
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Service and Maintenance Every Engine Oil Change Tire wear inspection. See Tire Body hinges and latches, key Inspection 0 299. lock cylinders, rear compartment Change engine oil and filter. hinges, outer tailgate handle Rotate tires if necessary. See Reset oil life system. See pivot points, and folding seat Tire Rotation 0 299.
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Service and Maintenance Additional Required Services Once a Year Engine air cleaner filter replacement or every 20 000 km/ See Starter Switch Check 0 277. Every Service 12,500 Miles. See Engine Air See Automatic Transmission Cleaner/Filter 0 266. If driving in Rotate tires.
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Service and Maintenance front/rear axle output seals. High Severe Conditions Requiring Vehicles that are regularly used pressure water can overcome for short trips of 6 kilometers More Frequent Maintenance* the seals and contaminate the or less Public service, military, fluid. Contaminated fluid will If your vehicle has an Oil Life or commercial use vehicles to decrease the life of the transfer...
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Service and Maintenance Additional Required Services Severe Service Every 72 000 km/45,000 mi Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. Every 80 000 km/50,000 mi Four-wheel-drive vehicles only: Transfer case fluid change. During any maintenance, if a power washer is used to clean mud and dirt from the underbody, care should be taken.
Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241). Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage, Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points, and Fuel Door Hinge Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No.
Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Identification This label, on the inside of the glove Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) box, has the following information: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ....341 Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Number (VIN).
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Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 338 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
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Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Horsepower Torque Spark Plug Gap 6.2L V8 313 kW@5600 rpm @4100 rpm 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 (420 hp@5600 rpm) (460 lb ft@4100 rpm) 0.043 in) Vehicle Top Speed Top Speed Metric English 1500 Series 180 km/h 112 mph...
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Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Customer Information Customer Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an Information event data recorder (EDR). The Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near The vehicle has a number of Vehicle Data Recording and crash-like situations, such as an computers that record information...
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Customer Information These data can help provide a GM will not access these data or better understanding of the share it with others except: with the circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or, injuries occur. if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee;...
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