GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the Keep this manual in the vehicle for BUICK Emblem, and VERANO are Danger, Warning, and quick reference.
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Introduction A circle with a slash through it is a : Airbag Readiness Light Danger safety symbol which means Do : Air Conditioning Not, Do not do this, or Do not let Danger indicates a hazard with a this happen. : Antilock Brake System (ABS) high level of risk which will result : Audio Steering Wheel Controls...
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Introduction : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor ® : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Under Pressure : Windshield Washer Fluid...
In Brief Initial Drive : Press and release to initiate vehicle locator. Press and hold for at Information least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel This section provides a brief the panic alarm. overview about some of the important features that may or may See Keys 0 26 and Remote Keyless not be on your specific vehicle.
In Brief Canceling a Remote Start See Door Locks 0 35 for additional Trunk Release information. To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: Power Door Locks Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment Power Driver Seat Adjustment To adjust the power seatback: Tilt the top of the control The windows work when the vehicle rearward to recline. is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, Tilt the top of the control forward To adjust a power driver seat, or when Retained Accessory Power to raise.
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In Brief Manual Front Seats Seat Height Adjuster Seat Cushion Tilt Feature If available, move the lever up or If available, move the lever up or To adjust a manual seat: down to manually raise or lower down to raise or lower the front of 1.
In Brief Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to an upright Press to heat the driver or position: passenger seat cushion and seatback. 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the Press the control once for the seatback, and the seatback highest setting.
In Brief Safety Belts Passenger Sensing Mirror Adjustment System Exterior Mirrors The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the Refer to the following sections for passenger sensing system.
In Brief Interior Mirrors Steering Wheel Interior Lighting Adjustment Adjustment Dome Lamps Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle. Manual Rearview Mirror For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind.
In Brief Exterior Lighting : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. : If equipped with fog lamps, press to turn the lamps on or off.
In Brief LO : Use for slow wipes. Climate Controls The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. INT : Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
In Brief Transmission Vehicle Features Buttons 1 to 6 : Press to save and select favorite stations. Driver Shift Control (DSC) Infotainment System INFO : Press to show available DSC allows you to shift an information about the current station If the vehicle has a base radio it is automatic transmission similar to a or track.
In Brief Setting the Clock (Radio 3. Press TUNE/MENU to select Day + or Day : Press the Day + the 12 hour or 24 hour display or Day display buttons to increase with CD) format. or decrease the day. The clock menu can be only be Display : Press Display to turn the Setting the Clock (Radio with...
In Brief www.siriusxm.ca or call See Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) : Press to silence the 1-877-438-9677 (Canada). 0 161 or Bluetooth (Infotainment vehicle speakers only. Press again Controls) 0 158 or Bluetooth to turn the sound on. For vehicles See Satellite Radio 0 148. (Overview) 0 156.
In Brief Cruise Control SET/ : Move the thumbwheel down : Use the band to briefly to set the speed and activate scroll through the items in cruise control. If cruise control is each menu. already active, use to decrease 3.
In Brief Lane Departure Rear Vision R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph) and uses Warning (LDW) Camera (RVC) audible beeps to provide distance If equipped, LDW may help avoid If equipped, RVC displays a view of and system information.
In Brief Universal Remote System Sunroof Sunroof Switch Express-Open/Express-Close : Press (1) to the second detent position and release to express-open the sunroof. To stop the movement, press the switch again. Press to the second detent and release to express-close. If equipped, this system provides a Open/Close (Manual Mode) : way to replace up to three remote...
In Brief Open/Close (Manual Mode) : Performance and To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and Press (2) to the first detent Maintenance hold , until the traction off position to open the sunshade. Press (2) to the first detent to light and the StabiliTrak OFF Traction Control/...
In Brief stop as soon as possible and inflate Fuel Engine Oil Life System the tires to the recommended The engine oil life system calculates pressure shown on the Tire and engine oil life based on vehicle use Loading Information label. See and displays the CHANGE ENGINE Vehicle Load Limits 0 183.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate 1-888-889-2438 smoothly. Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. New Buick owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Avoid idling the engine for long Program. periods of time. See Roadside Assistance When road and weather Program 0 323.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....43 Windows Power Mirrors ....43 Keys Folding Mirrors .
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Warning (Continued) impacted, and airbags may not deploy. To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the ignition key, do not change the way the ignition key and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if equipped, are connected to the provided key rings.
Keys, Doors, and Windows With an active OnStar subscription, Remote Keyless Entry an OnStar Advisor may remotely (RKE) System Operation unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 333. The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle entry when the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter is within range.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows The buttons on the transmitter are If the driver door is open when disabled when there is a key in the pressed, all doors lock and the ignition, if equipped. driver door will immediately unlock, if enabled through the vehicle Keyless Access Operation personalization.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows pressed again within five seconds, Keyless Unlocking/Locking from doors may lock with the RKE all passenger doors will unlock. Pull the Passenger Doors transmitter inside the vehicle. Do the door handle to unlatch the door. not leave the RKE transmitter in an When the doors are locked and the unattended vehicle.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming Keys to the 4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF, vehicle must be off and all of the and remove the key. keys you wish to program must be Vehicle with you. 5. Insert the new key to be Only RKE keys programmed to the programmed and turn it to the 1.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming with Recognized 5. Remove the transmitter from Transmitters (Keyless Access the transmitter pocket and Vehicles Only) press A new transmitter can be To program additional programmed to the vehicle when transmitters, repeat Steps 3 5. there are two recognized When all additional transmitters transmitters.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows driver door and turn the key to 6. Remove the transmitter from the unlock position five times the transmitter pocket and within 10 seconds. press The Driver Information Center To program additional (DIC) displays REMOTE transmitters, repeat Steps 4 6. LEARN PENDING, When all additional transmitters PLEASE WAIT.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Place the transmitter in the The battery is not rechargeable. To come on during remote start based transmitter pocket with the replace the battery: on cold ambient conditions. The buttons facing up. rear fog indicator light does not 1.
Keys, Doors, and Windows confirms the request to remote For example, if the engine has been The hood is not closed. start the vehicle has been running for five minutes, and The hazard warning flashers received. 10 minutes are added, the engine are on.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows To lock or unlock the door from If equipped, use the Keyless Access Warning (Continued) system to lock and unlock the door. outside the vehicle, press on the When the doors are locked and the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) increased if the doors are Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or use the key in the...
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks To unlock the doors: When is pressed on the power door lock switch with the door open, Press on the power door lock a chime will sound three times switch. indicating that delayed locking is Shift the transmission into active.
Keys, Doors, and Windows If Open Door Anti Lockout is turned If equipped, the safety lock is Doors on and the vehicle is off, and located on the inside edge of the locking is requested with the driver rear doors. To use the safety lock: Trunk door open, all doors will lock and 1.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Use one of the following methods to Warning (Continued) open the trunk. The vehicle must be off, or the shift lever must be in highest setting. See P (Park), in order for the trunk to be Climate Control Systems opened.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security On Solid : Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system. This vehicle has theft-deterrent Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. features; however, they do not make A door, the hood, or the trunk the vehicle impossible to steal.
Keys, Doors, and Windows bypass the 30-second delay If the alarm has been activated, a Press on the RKE transmitter. and immediately arm the alarm message will appear on the DIC. Unlock the vehicle using the system. See Security Messages 0 123. Keyless Access system, The vehicle alarm system will not if equipped.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Do not leave the key or device that The system has one or more disarms or deactivates the transmitters matched to an theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. immobilizer control unit in the vehicle. Only a correctly matched Immobilizer Operation transmitter will start the vehicle.
Keys, Doors, and Windows the theft-deterrent system and have Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors a new transmitter programmed to the vehicle. Convex Mirrors Do not leave the transmitter or device that disarms or deactivates Warning the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Folding Mirrors Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Manual Folding Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors If equipped, automatic dimming The vehicle has manual folding reduces the glare of headlamps Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear mirrors. These mirrors can be folded from behind.
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 Window Lockout engage. Briefly press or pull the The window can be closed by same switch to stop window holding the window switch in the up movement. position if conditions prevent it from express closing. Express Window Obstacle Programming the Power Detection Windows...
Keys, Doors, and Windows Sun Visors Roof the movement, press the switch again. Press to the second detent and release to express-close. Sunroof Open/Close (Manual Mode) : Press (1) to the first detent position to open the sunroof. Press to the first detent to close.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Reversal System The sunroof/sunshade is equipped with an automatic reversal system that is only active when the sunroof is being operated in express-close. If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is express-closing, the reversal system will detect the object and stop.
Seats and Restraints Seats and Airbag System Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Airbag System ....63 Restraints Rear Seat) ....89 Where Are the Airbags? .
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the To lower the head restraint, press top of the restraint is at the same the button, located on the top of the height as the top of the occupant's seatback, and push the head Warning head.
Seats and Restraints To lower the head restraint, press Front Seats 2. Slide the seat to the desired the button, located on the top of the position and release the seatback, and push the head handle. Seat Adjustment restraint down. Try to move the 3.
Seats and Restraints Seat Cushion Tilt Feature Power Seat Adjustment Power Driver Seat Adjustment To adjust the power seatback: Tilt the top of the control If available, move the lever up or rearward to recline. down to raise or lower the front of Tilt the top of the control forward To adjust a power driver seat, the seat cushion.
Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks If necessary, move the safety belt out of the way to access Power Lumbar the lever. Warning 2. Move the seatback to the If either seatback is not locked, it desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback could move forward in a sudden in place.
Seats and Restraints Warning Warning (Continued) Sitting in a reclined position when heat, such as a blanket, cushion, the vehicle is in motion can be cover, or similar item. This may dangerous. Even when buckled cause the seat heater to up, the safety belts cannot do overheat.
Seats and Restraints The heated seat indicator lights on Rear Seats Press to heat the driver or the control do not turn on during a passenger seat cushion and Either side of the rear seatback can remote start. seatback. be folded. The temperature performance of an Press the control once for the To fold the rear seatbacks:...
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Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. 1. Make sure the safety belt is in the guide on the top of the seatback.
Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Warning Warning (Continued) This section of the manual If the seatback is not locked, it passengers to ride in any area of describes how to use safety belts could move forward in a sudden the vehicle that is not equipped properly.
Seats and Restraints When riding in a vehicle, you travel Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why It is very important for all occupants as fast as the vehicle does. If the should I have to wear safety to buckle up. Statistics show that vehicle stops suddenly, you keep unbelted people are hurt more often belts?
Seats and Restraints pelvic bones and you would be Lap-Shoulder Belt The lap-shoulder belt may lock less likely to slide under the lap if you pull the belt across you All seating positions in the vehicle belt. If you slid under it, the belt very quickly.
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Seats and Restraints Pull up on the latch plate to 5. To make the lap part tight, pull Before a door is closed, be sure the make sure it is secure. If the up on the shoulder belt. safety belt is out of the way. If a belt is not long enough, see door is slammed against a safety Safety Belt Extender 0 62.
Seats and Restraints moderate to severe frontal, near shoulder belt, the comfort guide frontal, or rear crash if the threshold positions the belt away from the conditions for pretensioner neck and head. activation are met. Safety belt Comfort guides are available pretensioners can also help tighten through your dealer for the rear the safety belts in a side crash or a...
Seats and Restraints A pregnant woman should wear a safety belt. For more information, Warning lap-shoulder belt, and the lap see the instruction sheet that comes portion should be worn as low as with the extender. Do not bleach or dye safety belt possible, below the rounding, webbing.
Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a The vehicle has the following But the safety belt assemblies that Crash airbags: were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
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Seats and Restraints All vehicle airbags have the word Warning Warning AIRBAG on the trim or on a label near the deployment opening. You can be severely injured or Because airbags inflate with great For frontal airbags, the word killed in a crash if you are not force and faster than the blink of AIRBAG is on the center of the wearing your safety belt, even...
Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Warning Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children 0 75 or Infants and Young Children 0 77.
Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Do not use seat accessories that block the inflation path of a seat-mounted side impact airbag.
Seats and Restraints predict how severe a crash is likely Frontal airbags are not intended to roof-rail airbags are designed to to be in time for the airbags to inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear inflate during a rollover or in a inflate and help restrain the impacts, or in many side impacts.
Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many prevent the driver from seeing out of types of collisions, primarily the windshield or being able to steer Restrain? because the occupant's motion is the vehicle, nor does it prevent In moderate to severe frontal or not toward those airbags.
Seats and Restraints The feature may also activate, Additional windshield breakage may Passenger Sensing without airbag inflation, after an also occur from the front outboard System event that exceeds a predetermined passenger airbag. threshold. You can lock the doors, The vehicle has a passenger Airbags are designed to inflate turn off the interior lamps, and turn 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 secure child restraints in the rear The sensors are designed to detect the back of the rear-facing child seat.
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Seats and Restraints that the airbags are off. See 3. Remove any additional items Warning Passenger Airbag Status from the seat such as blankets, Indicator 0 106. cushions, seat covers, seat If the airbag readiness light ever heaters, or seat massagers. The passenger sensing system is comes on and stays on, it means designed to turn on the front...
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Seats and Restraints 6. Restart the vehicle. following steps to allow the system Warning to detect that person and enable the The passenger sensing system may front outboard passenger frontal or may not turn off the airbag(s) for If the front outboard passenger airbag and knee airbag: a child in a child restraint depending airbag is turned off for an...
Seats and Restraints A thick layer of additional material, passenger airbag(s) while a Servicing the such as a blanket or cushion, child restraint or child occupant Airbag-Equipped Vehicle or aftermarket equipment such as is on the seat. If the passenger seat covers, seat heaters, and seat airbag(s) are turned on, the on Airbags affect how the vehicle...
Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the covers, upholstery, or trim; or with reason, call Customer Assistance. GM covers, upholstery, or trim See Customer Assistance Airbag-Equipped Vehicle designed for a different vehicle. Any Offices 0 321. Adding accessories that change the object, such as an aftermarket seat Airbag System Check heater or a comfort-enhancing pad...
Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that come with the booster seat state the Parts after a Crash weight and height limitations for that Older Children booster. Use a booster seat with a Warning lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below: A crash can damage the airbag Sit all the way back on the seat.
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Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be In a crash, children who are not maintained for the length of the buckled up can strike other people trip? If yes, continue. If no, who are buckled up, or can be return to the booster seat.
Seats and Restraints restraints. In fact, the law in every Every time infants and young Warning (Continued) state in the United States and in children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by every Canadian province says That could cause serious or fatal children up to some age must be appropriate child restraints.
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Seats and Restraints For each type of child restraint, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Warning A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure.
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Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions Restraint in the Vehicle that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a Warning booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are A child can be seriously injured or important, so if they are not...
Seats and Restraints Securing the Child Within the Warning Warning (Continued) Child Restraint A child in a rear-facing child the front seat, always move the Warning restraint can be seriously injured front passenger seat as far back or killed if the front passenger as it will go.
Seats and Restraints Wherever a child restraint is rear-facing and forward-facing child The LATCH anchorage system can installed, be sure to follow the seats can be properly installed be used until the combined weight instructions that came with the child using either the LATCH anchors or of the child plus the child restraint is restraint system and secure the...
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Seats and Restraints secure the child restraint. See Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints that have a Securing Child Restraints (With the top tether are designed for use with Safety Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 89 or or without the top tether being Securing Child Restraints (With the attached.
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Seats and Restraints restraint system or infant restraint : Seating positions with two system secured in a rear seating lower anchors. position. See Where to Put the Restraint 0 81 for additional information. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System To assist you in locating the lower Warning...
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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 rear seatback fatal injuries during a crash, do If the shoulder belt is locked and when the seat is occupied.
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Seats and Restraints seating position does not have 2. If the child restraint If you are using a single lower anchors, secure the child manufacturer recommends that tether in a rear outboard restraint with the top tether and the top tether be attached, seating position with an the safety belts.
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Seats and Restraints head restraint has been If you are using a dual removed, route the dual tether in the rear center tether over the seatback. seating position, route the dual tether over the headrest. 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place.
Seats and Restraints 1. Insert the head restraint posts Warning into the holes in the top of the seatback. The notches on the With head restraints that are not posts must face the driver side installed and adjusted properly, of the vehicle. there is a greater chance that 2.
Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH 1. Put the child restraint on Warning (Continued) system, see Lower Anchors and the seat. Tethers for Children (LATCH If the head restraint interferes see your dealer to have the System) 0 82 for how and where to with the proper installation of system inspected and any...
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Seats and Restraints 3. Push the latch plate into the 6. If the child restraint has a top buckle until it clicks. If the latch tether, follow the child restraint plate will not go fully into the manufacturer's instructions buckle, check if the correct regarding the use of the top buckle is being used.
Seats and Restraints Reinstallation under Lower Anchors Warning Warning (Continued) and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 82 for additional A child in a rear-facing child forward-facing child restraint in information on installing the head restraint can be seriously injured the front outboard passenger restraint properly.
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Seats and Restraints When using the lap-shoulder belt to through or around the restraint. secure the child restraint in this The child restraint instructions position, follow the instructions that will show you how. came with the child restraint and the following instructions: 1.
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Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side-to-side and back-and-forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of...
Storage Storage Storage Glove Box Compartments Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..94 Instrument Panel Storage ..94 Do not store heavy or sharp Glove Box ..... 94 objects in storage compartments.
Storage Cupholders Center Console Storage To reinstall the shelf, slide it into the side guides (1) and push back until it engages into the rear panel (2). There are two cupholders in the The armrest is adjustable. Lift the center console with a removable lever to move it forward or rearward.
Storage The armrest must be in the rearward Additional Storage position to open it. Lift the lever and Features then lift up on the armrest to access the storage area. Convenience Net If equipped, there is a USB port and auxiliary input jack inside the The vehicle may have a storage area.
Instruments and Controls The steering wheel takes about : Press to select an audio three minutes to start heating. source. Move the thumbwheel up or down to Horn select the next or previous favorite radio station, CD, or MP3 track. Press on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn.
Instruments and Controls If the ignition is turned to OFF while a heading again. See Compass Warning the wipers are performing wipes due Messages 0 119 for the messages to windshield washing, the wipers that may be displayed for the In freezing weather, do not use continue to run until they reach the compass.
Instruments and Controls 5. To save the time and return to the Time screen button to Power Outlets the Time and Date menu, press display other options within that The accessory power outlets can be BACK at any time or press feature.
Instruments and Controls Certain electrical accessories may Warning Lights, not be compatible with the Gauges, and accessory power outlet and could overload vehicle or adapter fuses. Indicators If a problem is experienced, see your dealer. Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong When adding electrical equipment, before it becomes serious enough...
Instruments and Controls Speedometer An arrow on the fuel gauge Caution indicates the side of the vehicle the The speedometer shows the vehicle fuel door is on. If the engine is operated with the speed in kilometers per hour (km/h) When the fuel is low, a message rpm s in the warning area at the and miles per hour (mph).
Instruments and Controls The gauge takes a few seconds If the vehicle has been operated If the driver safety belt is buckled, to stabilize after the ignition is under normal driving conditions, pull neither the light nor the chime turned on, and will go back to comes on.
Instruments and Controls The front passenger safety belt The airbag readiness light comes on reminder light and chime may turn for several seconds when the on if an object is put on the seat vehicle is started. If the light does such as a briefcase, handbag, not come on then, have it fixed grocery bag, laptop, or other...
Instruments and Controls problem with the lights or the The light turns off when the engine See Ignition Positions (Keyless passenger sensing system. See is started. If it does not, have the Access) 0 189 or Ignition Positions your dealer for service. vehicle serviced by your dealer.
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Instruments and Controls If towing a trailer, reduce the least one full tank of the proper Caution amount of cargo being hauled as fuel to turn the light off. See soon as possible. Fuel 0 216. Modifications to the engine, If the light continues to flash, find a If the light remains on, see your transmission, exhaust, intake,...
Instruments and Controls The vehicle may not pass Brake System Warning inspection if: Light The light is on when the engine The vehicle brake system consists is running. of two hydraulic circuits. If one The light does not come on circuit is not working, the remaining when the ignition is in ON/RUN circuit can still work to stop the...
Instruments and Controls push or go closer to the floor. Driver Information Center (DIC). Antilock Brake System It might also take longer to stop. See Brake System Messages 0 119 (ABS) Warning Light If the light is still on, have the for more information.
Instruments and Controls have antilock brakes and there is a Vehicle Ahead Indicator The traction off light comes on when problem with the regular brakes. the Traction Control System (TCS) See Brake System Warning has been turned off by pressing and Light 0 109.
Instruments and Controls This light comes on when the If the light is on and not flashing, the When the Light Is On Steady StabiliTrak system is turned off. TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak This indicates that one or more of If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction system have been disabled.
Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it The low fuel warning light comes on means that oil is not flowing through and a chime sounds when the the engine properly. The vehicle vehicle is low on fuel.
Instruments and Controls High-Beam On Light The light goes out when the front For vehicles with cruise control, the fog lamps are turned off. See Front cruise control light is white when the Fog Lamps 0 136 for more cruise control is on and ready, and information.
Instruments and Controls Information Displays vehicle system information, and as you scroll through the items. warning messages if a system This shows where each page is problem is detected. in the menu. Driver Information The bottom of the DIC display 3.
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Instruments and Controls Digital Speedometer Average Fuel Economy Average Vehicle Speed The speedometer shows how fast This display shows the approximate This display shows the average the vehicle is moving in either average liters per 100 kilometers speed of the vehicle in kilometers kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles (L/100 km) or miles per gallon per hour (km/h) or miles per...
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Instruments and Controls Navigation displays on the cluster and DIC to Schedule in this manual. See either metric or English (US) Maintenance Schedule 0 303 for This display is used for the measurements. more information. Navigation System Turn-by-Turn guidance. See the infotainment Remember, the Remaining Oil Life Tire Pressure manual, if the vehicle has...
Instruments and Controls is a problem with the battery Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and charging system, the DIC will Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC display a message indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE Compass some action that may be needed to This message displays when the correct a condition.
Instruments and Controls Brake System Messages SERVICE PARKING BRAKE HOOD OPEN This message is displayed when This message will display when the BRAKE FLUID LOW there is a problem with the electric hood is open. Close the hood This message is displayed when the parking brake.
Instruments and Controls Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED Engine Oil Messages IDLE ENGINE Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too ENGINE TEMP engine oil needs to be changed.
Instruments and Controls Engine Power Messages Key and Lock Messages Transmitter Battery under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED NO REMOTE DETECTED Operation 0 28. This message displays when the This message displays when the Object Detection System vehicle's engine power is reduced.
Instruments and Controls LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM SERVICE BLIND ZONE ALERT Ride Control System UNAVAILABLE SYSTEM Messages If your vehicle has the Lane If this message appears, there is a SERVICE TRACTION Departure Warning (LDW) system, problem with the SBZA system. CONTROL this message may display if the If the message persists after...
Instruments and Controls TRACTION CONTROL OFF TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE Transmission Messages This message displays when the This message displays when the SERVICE TRANSMISSION Traction Control System (TCS) is system is learning new tires. See This message displays if there is a turned off.
Instruments and Controls Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle Using the Touch Screen Press a screen feature to: Personalization WASHER FLUID LOW ADD View more feature options. FLUID Use the audio system controls to Enable or disable the feature. access the personalization menus This message may display when the for customizing vehicle features.
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Instruments and Controls Radio Settings Radio Favorites Select to enable or disable. Phone Settings RDS Options SXM Channel Art Navigation Settings SXM Categories This feature turns the SXM Audio page background on the SXM Display Settings Software Versions Menu Channel display on and off. Vehicle Settings Auto Volume Select to enable or disable.
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Instruments and Controls Text Scroll Freeze Phone Settings or Pairing a Phone/Device in Bluetooth in the infotainment RDS Text Select and depending on the radio manual. the following may display: Navigation Settings Device List Select to turn RDS on or off. See See Navigation Settings in Pair Device RDS (Radio Data System) in...
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Instruments and Controls Customize Map Settings Auto Fan Speed This feature allows the selection of See Map Settings in Configure Choose from the following blower what icons will be on the first Menu in the infotainment manual. speed settings: Home Page. High, Medium, or Low Vehicle Settings Select and follow the screen...
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Instruments and Controls function can be disabled by Select On or Off. Power Door Locks pressing . When off, the feature Select and depending on the radio Side Blind Zone Alert can be turned on by pressing the following may display: This allows the Side Blind Zone See Rear Window Defogger under Alert feature to be turned on or off.
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Instruments and Controls Select to enable or disable. Select Lights and Horn, Lights Only, Remote Left in Vehicle Alert Horn Only, or Off. This feature sounds an alert when Remote Lock/Unlock/Start the RKE transmitter is left in the Remote Door Unlock Select and depending on the radio vehicle.
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Instruments and Controls Universal Remote reverse feature. This includes any Programming the Universal garage door opener model Remote System System manufactured before April 1, 1982. For questions or help programming Read these instructions completely See Radio Frequency the Universal Remote system, call before programming the Universal Statement 0 329.
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Instruments and Controls the indicator light changes from for five seconds. If the light 5. Press and release the Learn or a slow to a rapid flash. Then stays on or the garage door Smart button. Step 6 must be release both buttons.
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Instruments and Controls Radio Signals for Canada and Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single Some Gate Operators Universal Remote System Operation Button For questions or programming help Using the Universal Remote call 1-800-355-3515 or see To reprogram any of the system System www.homelink.com.
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting : Turns on the headlamps Exterior Lamp Controls ..133 together with the parking lamps and Headlamp High/Low-Beam instrument panel lights.
Lighting Headlamp High/ Flash-to-Pass When the DRL are on, only the low-beam headlamps, at a reduced Low-Beam Changer To flash the high beams, pull the level of brightness, will be on. The turn signal lever all the way toward taillamps, sidemarker, instrument you.
Lighting Automatic Headlamp If the vehicle is started in a dark Hazard Warning Flashers garage, the automatic headlamp System system comes on immediately. If it When it is dark enough outside and is light outside when the vehicle leaves the garage, there is a slight the exterior lamp control is in the automatic position, the headlamps delay before the automatic...
Lighting Turn and Lane-Change burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not If the high-beam headlamps are burned out, check the fuse. See turned on, the fog lamps will turn off. Signals Fuses and Circuit Breakers 0 252. If the high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will turn Front Fog Lamps back on again.
Lighting Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps Reading Lamps The courtesy lamps come on There are front and rear reading Instrument Panel automatically when any door is lamps. Illumination Control opened and the dome lamp is in the door position. Dome Lamps The front reading lamps are in the overhead console.
Lighting Lighting Features exterior lamps and dome lamps If some interior lamps are left on remain on after the door is closed and the ignition is turned off, the for a set amount of time, then battery rundown protection system Entry Lighting automatically turn off.
Infotainment System Infotainment Phone Introduction Bluetooth (Overview) ..156 System Bluetooth (Infotainment Infotainment Controls) ....158 Bluetooth (Voice Base radio information is included in Recognition) .
Infotainment System functions may gray out when they Theft-Deterrent Feature are unavailable. Many infotainment The theft-deterrent feature works by features are also available through learning a portion of the Vehicle the instrument cluster and steering Identification Number (VIN) to the wheel controls.
Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD) CD: Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track. /VOL Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. Radio: Seeks the next station. CD: Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track.
Infotainment System 10. INFO 14. TONE Automatic Switch-Off Radio: Shows available Opens the tone menu. If the infotainment system has been information about the turned on after the ignition is turned 15. CD Slot current station. off, the system will turn off Insert a CD.
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Infotainment System Confirm a set value. Submenus 2. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to confirm the setting. Turn a system setting on or off. An arrow on the right-hand edge of the menu indicates that it has a Turning a Function On or Off Turn to: submenu with other options.
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Infotainment System 3. Select Radio Favorites. Press BACK to delete the last Press BACK to go back to the character in the sequence or press Tone Settings menu. 4. Select the number of available and hold to delete the entire favorite pages.
Infotainment System Maximum Startup Volume Radio : Press to search for stations. The maximum volume played when the radio is first turned on can AM-FM Radio FAV 1-2-3 : Press to open the be set. favorites list and select the For radios with CD and favorites page.
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Infotainment System Selecting a Station 2. Select AM or FM Station List. The category lists are updated when All receivable stations in the the station lists are updated. Seek Tuning current reception area are Updating Station & Category Lists If the radio station is not known: displayed.
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Infotainment System Audio system settings or features Finding a Station To store a radio station to a can be customized for: favorites page: Select a band such as AM, FM, Auto Volume or SiriusXM (if equipped). 1. Press the RADIO/BAND button until the desired band is Maximum Start Up Volume Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to find...
Infotainment System Autostore Stations Radio Data System (RDS) program type (PTY) for current programming and the name of the AS 1-2 : Autostore searches and The audio system has RDS. RDS program being broadcast. stores six FM and six AM stations features are available for use only with the strongest signal.
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Infotainment System 1-888-601-6296 (U.S.), and Selecting the SiriusXM Band Selecting a SiriusXM Channel www.siriusxm.ca or 1-877-438-9677 Press the RADIO/BAND button to SiriusXM channels can be selected (Canada). choose between AM, FM, and SXM. by using , the TUNE/ The last channel played in that band Control Buttons MENU knob, or the TUNE/MENU begins to play when that band is...
Infotainment System 2. Select SXM Category List. Radio Reception lines interfere with radio reception. When this happens, try reducing the 3. Select the category. Frequency interference and static treble on the radio. can occur during normal radio 4. Select the channel. SiriusXM Satellite Radio reception if items such as phone Storing a SiriusXM Channel as...
Infotainment System Backglass Antenna Audio Players Caution The AM-FM antenna is integrated Avoiding Untrusted Media Do not apply aftermarket glass with the rear window defogger in the tinting with metallic film. The rear window. Do not scratch the Devices metallic film in some tinting inside surface or damage the lines When using media devices such as in the glass.
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Infotainment System The system is capable of playing: Control Buttons If the disc is not removed after it is ejected, it is pulled back in after a Most audio CDs The buttons used to control the CD few seconds. player are: CD-R Playing a CD or MP3 CD CD : Press to select the CD player.
Infotainment System Fast Forward and Rewind Artists The road is very rough. Try the disc again when the road is Albums Press and hold smoother. rewind or fast forward within the Song Titles The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, current track. Genres or upside down.
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Infotainment System Portable devices are controlled by If equipped with a USB port, the Albums using the menu system described in following devices may be connected Song Titles Operation 0 142. and controlled by the infotainment Podcasts system: The AUX input and USB port (if Genres equipped) are in the center console.
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Infotainment System Repeat To search for tracks: Connecting and Controlling a USB Drive Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and set 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. Repeat to On or Off, then press the The infotainment system can only 2. Select Search. BACK button to return to the main play back .mp3 and .wma files from 3.
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Infotainment System Artists Shuffle Functionality Phone Albums Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and set Shuffle Songs (Random) to On Bluetooth (Overview) Song Titles or Off. For radios with CD and touch Genres On : Plays current tracks in random screen, see Bluetooth in the Folder View order.
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Infotainment System Review the controls and Vehicles with a Bluetooth system Infotainment System Controls operation of the infotainment can use a Bluetooth-capable cell If equipped, the infotainment system system. phone with a Hands-Free Profile to allows certain controls to be make and receive phone calls.
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Infotainment System Audio System Bluetooth (Infotainment Up to five cell phones can be paired to the Bluetooth system. Controls) When using the Bluetooth system, The pairing process is disabled sound comes through the vehicle's For radios with CD and touch when the vehicle is moving.
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Infotainment System 4. Select Pair Device (Phone). 3. Select Bluetooth. If delete is selected, the A four-digit Personal highlighted phone will be 4. Select Device List. Identification Number (PIN) deleted. Deleting a Paired Phone appears on the display. The Making a Call Using PIN is used in Step 6.
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Infotainment System 3. Search through the list by Accepting a Call 2. Select Switch Calls from selecting the letter group the the menu. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to phone book entry begins with, Answer and press TUNE/MENU to Conference Calling or press the TUNE/MENU accept the call.
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Infotainment System callers that can be added is 2. Enter the character sequence. vehicle before it can be used. See limited by your wireless service See Entering a Character your cell phone manufacturer's user carrier. guide for Bluetooth functions before Sequence in Operation 0 142.
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Infotainment System If multiple paired cell phones are on the cell phone to enter the Deleting a Paired Phone within range of the system, the PIN provided in Step 3. After If the phone name you want to system connects to the first the PIN is successfully entered, delete is unknown, see Listing All available paired cell phone in the...
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Infotainment System 3. Say Change phone. Delete All Name Tags : This 1. Press . The system command deletes all stored name responds Ready, followed by If another cell phone is tags in the Hands-Free Calling a tone. found, the response will be Directory and the Destinations <Phone name>...
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Infotainment System Using the Delete All Name Tags Dial or Call : The dial or call After each digit is entered, the Command command can be used system repeats back the digit it interchangeably to dial a phone heard followed by a tone. This command deletes all stored number or a stored name tag.
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Infotainment System Using the Redial Command Muting a Call Press again to return to the original call. During a call, all sounds from inside 1. Press . The system the vehicle can be muted so that the responds Ready, followed by To ignore the incoming call, no person on the other end of the call a tone.
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Infotainment System To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth The cell phone's normal prompt Clearing the System System from a Cell Phone messages will go through their cycle Unless information is deleted out of according to the phone's operating During a call with the audio on the the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it instructions.
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Infotainment System Trademarks and iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple License Agreements Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. FCC Information See Radio Frequency Statement 0 329. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Infotainment System Explicit Language Notice: Channels General Requirements: content delivery. For more with frequent explicit language are information, visit 1. A License Agreement from indicated with an XL preceding the www.gracenote.com. SiriusXM is required for any channel name. Channel blocking is product that incorporates CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music available for SiriusXM Satellite...
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Infotainment System Regarding the use of Gracenote YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR The Gracenote service uses a Music Recognition Service, when EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE unique identifier to track queries for this product is used, it is necessary GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR statistical purposes.
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Infotainment System Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with new enhanced or additional data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future and is free to discontinue its services at any time. Gracenote disclaims all warranties express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and...
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Control System ... . . 171 this system.
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Climate Controls Automatic Operation English units can be changed to goes into manual mode. Press metric units through the Driver AUTO to return to automatic The system automatically controls operation. Information Center (DIC). See the fan speed, air delivery, air Driver Information Center conditioning, and recirculation in To change the current mode, select...
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Climate Controls automatically to cool the air inside The defogger only works when the Caution the vehicle or to dry the air needed ignition is in ON/RUN. The defogger to defog the windshield faster. turns off if the ignition is in the ACC/ Do not try to clear frost or other ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF : Press to turn on recirculation.
Climate Controls based on cold ambient conditions. Air Vents Maintenance The rear defog indicator light does Use the louvers located on the air not come on during a remote start. Passenger Compartment vents to change the direction of the If the vehicle has front heated seats, Air Filter airflow.
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Climate Controls During service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the environment and may also create unsafe conditions based on inhalation, combustion, frostbite, or other health-based concerns.
Driving and Operating Driving Information Designate a front seat Refer to the infotainment manual for passenger to handle potential more information on using that distractions. system, including pairing and using Distracted Driving a cell phone Become familiar with vehicle Distraction comes in many forms features before driving, such as Defensive Driving and can take your focus from the...
Driving and Operating Drunk Driving Braking Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the Death and injury associated with Braking action involves perception brake pedal will be harder to push. drinking and driving is a global time and reaction time.
Driving and Operating See your dealer if there is a Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go problem. straight down the roadway. Curve Tips Loss of Control Take curves at a reasonable Skidding speed. There are three types of skids that Reduce speed before entering a correspond to the vehicle's three curve.
Driving and Operating The vehicle may straighten out. Always drive slower in these types Hydroplaning Be ready for a second skid if it of driving conditions and avoid Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water occurs. driving through large puddles and can build up under the vehicle's deep-standing or flowing water.
Driving and Operating Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Warning Driving on steep hills or through Driving on Snow or Ice Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) mountains is different than driving Snow or ice between the tires and or with the ignition off is on flat or rolling terrain.
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Driving and Operating clear roads in shaded areas. Warning Warning (Continued) The surface of a curve or an overpass can remain icy when Snow can trap engine exhaust the fan speed to the highest the surrounding roads are clear. setting. See Climate under the vehicle.
Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck between R (Reverse) and a low properly carry: the Tire and forward gear, spinning the wheels Loading Information label and Slowly and cautiously spin the as little as possible. To prevent the Certification label. wheels to free the vehicle when transmission wear, wait until the stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
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Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information equipment tires (3) and the Subtract the combined Label recommended cold tire inflation weight of the driver and pressures (4). For more passengers from XXX kg or information on tires and inflation XXX lbs. see Tires 0 258 and Tire The resulting figure equals Pressure 0 266.
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Driving and Operating If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. See Trailer Towing 0 223 for important information on towing a trailer, towing safety rules, and Example 1...
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Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers, Warning and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a Certification Label sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the cargo area of the vehicle.
Driving and Operating Starting and Caution (Continued) Caution Operating breaking-in guideline every Using a tool to force the key to time you get new brake turn in the ignition could cause New Vehicle Break-In linings. damage to the switch or break the key.
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Driving and Operating Do not turn the engine off when the verify the proper operation of the Warning vehicle is moving. This will cause a malfunction indicator lamp as may loss of power assist in the brake be required for emission inspection Turning off the vehicle while and steering systems and disable purposes.
Driving and Operating The key lock release is always Ignition Positions interference to the Keyless Access functional except in the case of an system. See Remote Keyless Entry (Keyless Access) uncharged or low voltage (less than (RKE) System Operation 0 28. 9-volt) battery.
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Driving and Operating Do not turn the engine off when the ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator Warning vehicle is moving. This may cause a Light) : This mode is for driving and loss of power assist in the brake starting. With the ignition off, and Turning off the vehicle while and steering systems and disable the brake pedal applied, pressing...
Driving and Operating Starting the Engine Starting Procedure (Key Access) gasoline. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor 1. With your foot off the Place the transmission in the and hold it there as you hold accelerator pedal, turn the proper gear.
Driving and Operating The idle speed will go down as 2. If the engine does not start Engine Heater your engine gets warm. Do not after five to 10 seconds, The engine heater, if available, can race the engine immediately especially in very cold weather help in cold weather conditions at or after starting it.
Driving and Operating away from moving engine Warning Warning (Continued) parts. If you do not it could be damaged. Improper use of the heater cord it overheat and cause a fire, The length of time the heater should property damage, electric or an extension cord can damage remain plugged in depends on shock, and injury.
Driving and Operating 10 minutes, or until the driver door is Torque Lock Warning (Continued) opened or the key is removed from Torque lock is when the weight of the ignition. the vehicle puts too much force on It is dangerous to get out of the the parking pawl in the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully Shifting Into Park...
Driving and Operating Shifting out of Park If the shift lever cannot be moved Parking over Things out of P (Park): That Burn Automatic Transmission 1. Apply and maintain the regular Shift Lock brakes. Warning The vehicle has an automatic 2.
Driving and Operating If the vehicle is left in P (Park) while Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) running and the RKE transmitter is inside, the vehicle will run for two There are holes or openings Warning hours. At the end of the second in the vehicle body from hour, the vehicle will turn off.
Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic While Parked Transmission It is better not to park with the engine running. If the vehicle is left with the engine running, follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park 0 194 and Engine Exhaust 0 196.
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Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) Caution Warning (Continued) could be injured. To be sure the Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle could move very rapidly. vehicle will not move, even when vehicle is moving forward could You could lose control and hit you are on fairly level ground, damage the transmission.
Driving and Operating Going about 56 km/h (35 mph) or Manual Mode DSC allows you to shift an more, push the accelerator all automatic transmission similar to a Driver Shift Control (DSC) the way down. manual transmission. To use the DSC feature: Caution Caution...
Driving and Operating shift to the next lower gear if the Brakes engine rpm is too high, nor to the next higher gear when the maximum Antilock Brake engine rpm is reached. System (ABS) If shifting is prevented for any reason, the currently selected gear This vehicle has an Antilock Brake will flash multiple times, indicating...
Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it Using ABS The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) becomes necessary to slam on the switch is on the center console. The Do not pump the brakes. Just hold brakes and continue braking to EPB can always be activated, even the brake pedal down firmly and let avoid a sudden obstacle, a...
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Driving and Operating The red parking brake status light The vehicle may automatically apply brake status light is off. If either light will flash and then stay on once the the EPB in some situations when stays on after release is attempted, EPB is fully applied.
Driving and Operating Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems The Brake Assist feature is This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist Traction Control/ designed to assist the driver in (HSA) feature, which may be useful stopping or decreasing vehicle when the vehicle is stopped on a Electronic Stability speed in emergency driving...
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Driving and Operating vehicle wheel brakes to assist the 2. Turn the engine off and wait driver in keeping the vehicle on the 15 seconds. intended path. 3. Start the engine. If cruise control is being used and Drive the vehicle. If comes on traction control or StabiliTrak begins and stays on, the vehicle may need...
Driving and Operating To turn off only TCS, press and To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, Cruise Control release . The traction off light press and hold until the traction The cruise control lets the vehicle displays in the instrument cluster. off light and StabiliTrak OFF maintain a speed of about 40 km/h...
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Driving and Operating See Traction Control/Electronic RES/+ : If there is a set speed in To set a speed: Stability Control 0 203. If a collision memory, move the thumbwheel up 1. Press to turn cruise alert occurs when cruise control is briefly to resume to that speed or control on.
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Driving and Operating Increasing Speed While Using Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control Cruise Control Using Cruise Control There are four ways to end cruise Do one of the following: Use the accelerator pedal to control: increase the vehicle speed. When Move the thumbwheel up toward To disengage cruise control, you take your foot off the pedal, the...
Driving and Operating Driver Assistance An image appears on the Assist Symbols Unavailable may infotainment screen when the display if RPA has been disabled Systems vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). and the symbols have been The infotainment screen goes to the turned on.
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Driving and Operating Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) 4. Select Rear Camera Options. The camera is above the license plate. On vehicles with the RCTA, a 5. Select Rear Cross Traffic Alert. warning triangle with a left or right When a checkmark appears The area displayed by the camera is pointing arrow may also display on next to the option, the feature...
Driving and Operating The back of the vehicle is in an Warning (Continued) accident. The position and mounting angle of the camera below the bumper or that are too can change or the camera can close or too far from the vehicle. be affected.
Driving and Operating Turning the System On and Off The park assist sensors are Other conditions, such as covered by frost or ice. Frost or vibrations from a jackhammer or The RPA system can be turned on ice can form around and behind the compression of air brakes on and off using the infotainment the sensors and may not always...
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Driving and Operating detected on curves, highway exit Collision Alert Warning (Continued) ramps, or hills, due to poor visibility; or if a vehicle ahead is partially stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, blocked by pedestrians or other or when following a vehicle too objects.
Driving and Operating Selecting the Alert Timing Other Messages Warning There are messages that may appear on the Driver Information SBZA does not alert the driver to Center (DIC) in the instrument vehicles rapidly approaching cluster to provide information about outside of the side blind zones, FCA.
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Driving and Operating SBZA Detection Zones unsafe to change lanes. Before If SBZA is disabled by the driver, making a lane change, check the the SBZA mirror displays will not SBZA display, check mirrors, glance light up. over your shoulder, and use the turn When the System Does Not signals.
Driving and Operating SBZA may not operate when the Lane Departure Warning (Continued) SBZA sensors in the left or right Warning (LDW) corners of the rear bumper are not in proper condition; or if covered with mud, dirt, snow, ice, If equipped, LDW may help avoid the sun shines directly into or slush, or in heavy rainstorms.
Driving and Operating How the System Works When the System Does Not Fuel Seem To Work Properly The LDW camera sensor is on the GM recommends the use of TOP windshield ahead of the rearview The system may not detect lanes as TIER Detergent Gasoline to keep mirror.
Driving and Operating posted octane rating of less than 87, may not pass a smog-check test. Caution (Continued) as this may cause engine knock and See Malfunction Indicator Lamp will lower fuel economy. (Check Engine Light) 0 107. If this (MMT), which can damage occurs, return to your authorized Prohibited Fuels...
Driving and Operating gasoline additive recommended by The fuel cap is behind a hinged fuel Warning (Continued) General Motors. It is available at door on the passenger side of the your dealer. vehicle. To open the fuel door, push Keep children away from and release the rearward center the fuel pump and never let Filling the Tank...
Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Warning Warning (Continued) Container If a fire starts while you are Fill the container no more than 95% full to allow for refueling, do not remove the Warning expansion. nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by Filling a portable fuel container Do not smoke, light...
Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Do not tow a trailer during the Warning (Continued) first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent damage to the engine, axle, General Towing Do not drive with the or other parts. liftgate, trunk/hatch, Information Then, during the first 800 km or rear-most window open.
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Driving and Operating electric brakes, start the Passing When turning with a trailer, make combination moving and then apply wider turns than normal so the More passing distance is needed the trailer brake controller by hand trailer will not strike soft shoulders, when towing a trailer.
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Driving and Operating brakes might have to be used so Parking on Hills 5. Release the brake pedal. much that they would get hot and no Leaving After Parking on a Hill longer work well. Warning 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal The vehicle can tow in D (Drive).
Driving and Operating Check periodically to see that all how much the vehicle is used to pull cargo carried in it, and the people hitch nuts and bolts are tight. a trailer are all important. It can who will be riding in the vehicle. depend on any special equipment If there are a lot of options, Engine Cooling When Trailer...
Driving and Operating After loading the trailer, weigh the Will any holes be made in the Because the vehicle has antilock trailer and then the tongue, body of the vehicle when the brakes, do not tap into the vehicle's separately, to see if the weights are trailer hitch is installed? If so, brake system.
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 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Shift Rear Compartment Fuse Lock Control Function Block ......257 Check ..... . . 245 Wheels and Tires Ignition Transmission Lock General Information...
Vehicle Care Accessories and Damage to vehicle components Vehicle Checks resulting from modifications or the Modifications installation or use of non-GM Doing Your Own Adding non-dealer accessories or certified parts, including control Service Work module or software modifications, is making modifications to the vehicle can affect vehicle performance and not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect...
Vehicle Care Keep a record with all parts receipts 1. Pull up on the hood release and list the mileage and the date of handle. It is located inside the any service work performed. See vehicle to the left of the Maintenance Records 0 315.
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Vehicle Care To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then, lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop by the sleeve from the retainer slot on the underside of the hood and return the prop to its retainer located above the...
Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 235. Engine Oil dipstick handle is a loop. See Engine Compartment Overview 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of To ensure proper engine 0 231 for the location. View). See Cooling performance and long life, careful System 0 236.
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Vehicle Care If unable to wait two hours, the Selecting the Right Engine Oil Caution engine must be off for at least Selecting the right engine oil 15 minutes if the engine is depends on both the proper oil Do not add too much oil. Oil warm, or at least 30 minutes if specification and viscosity grade.
Vehicle Care Viscosity Grade What to Do with Used Oil include engine revolutions, engine temperature, and miles driven. Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade Used engine oil contains certain Based on driving conditions, the engine oil. elements that can be unhealthy for mileage at which an oil change is your skin and could even cause Cold Temperature Operation: In an...
Vehicle Care If the system is ever reset The system is reset when the procedure is difficult, this should be accidentally, the oil must be CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON done at the dealer. Contact the changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) dealer for additional information.
Vehicle Care components are free of dirt and 3. Inspect or replace the engine Cooling System debris. Remove the engine air air cleaner/filter. The cooling system allows the cleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shake 4. Align the filter correctly. engine to maintain the correct the engine air cleaner/filter (away working temperature.
Vehicle Care What to Use Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) Warning and can cause injury. Keep or radiator corrosion. In addition, hands, clothing, and tools away the engine coolant could require Adding only plain water or some from any underhood electric fan. changing sooner.
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Vehicle Care Gives boiling protection up to or bodies of water. Have the coolant How to Add Coolant to the 129 °C (265 °F), engine changed by an authorized service Coolant Surge Tank temperature. center, familiar with legal requirements regarding used Protects against rust and Caution coolant disposal.
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Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) under pressure, and if you turn overheat warning. The engine the coolant surge tank pressure could catch fire and you or others even a little they can could be burned. Use a 50/ come out at high speed. Never 50 mixture of clean, drinkable 1.
Vehicle Care upper radiator hose can be felt Engine Overheating If Steam Is Coming from the getting hot. Watch out for the Engine Compartment The vehicle has an coolant engine cooling fan. temperature gauge to warn of the By this time, the coolant level Warning engine overheating.
Vehicle Care If No Steam Is Coming from distance from the vehicle in front. Adding Washer Fluid If the warning does not come back the Engine Compartment on, continue to drive normally and If an engine overheat warning is have the cooling system checked displayed but no steam can be seen for proper fill and function.
Vehicle Care be heard all the time when the evenly tighten wheel nuts in the Caution (Continued) vehicle is moving, except when proper sequence to torque applying the brake pedal firmly. specifications. See Capacities and Do not mix water with Specifications 0 317.
Vehicle Care Brake Fluid A fluid leak in the brake When the brake fluid falls to a low hydraulic system. Have the level, the brake warning light comes brake hydraulic system fixed. on. See Brake System Warning With a leak, the brakes will not Light 0 109.
Vehicle Care Extended Storage: Remove the Caution Warning (Continued) black, negative ( ) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle If brake fluid is spilled on the reproductive harm. Batteries also charger. vehicle's painted surfaces, the contain other chemicals known to paint finish can be damaged.
Vehicle Care If the vehicle starts in any other shift lever out of P (Park) with Park Brake and P (Park) position, contact your dealer for normal effort. If the shift lever Mechanism Check service. moves out of P (Park), contact your dealer for service.
Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) Caution mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to Allowing the wiper arm to touch P (Park). Then release the the windshield when no wiper parking brake followed by the blade is installed could damage regular brake.
Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement Lamps should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs 0 251. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
Vehicle Care High-Beam Headlamp/ that the filler neck clip engages 3. Remove the bulb by turning it into the underhood electrical counterclockwise and pulling Low-Beam Headlamp straight out of the assembly. center retainer. 1. Open the hood. See 4. Disconnect the electrical Parking/Turn Signal Lamp Hood 0 229.
Vehicle Care Taillamps, Turn Signal, 8. Install the new bulb in the bulb socket. Stoplamps, and Back-Up 9. Reverse Steps 1 7 to reinstall. Lamps Stoplamp, Taillamp, and Turn Trunk Deck Inboard Taillamp Signal Lamp and Back-Up Lamp 2. Remove the push pins (1) retaining the trunk deck trim cover.
Vehicle Care 4. Turn the bulb socket License Plate Lamp 2. Bulb counterclockwise to remove it 3. Lamp Assembly from the rear taillamp To replace one of these bulbs: assembly. 1. Push the left end of the lamp 5. Pull the bulb straight out to assembly toward the right.
Vehicle Care Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Headlamp Wiring An electrical overload may cause Bulb Exterior Lamp Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in Number some cases to remain off. Have the Overload Back-Up Lamp 921K headlamp wiring checked right away The vehicle has fuses and circuit if the lamps go on and off or Deck Lid Taillamp...
Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems. To check a fuse, look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
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Vehicle Care Fuses Amps Usage 7.5A Mirror defogger Powertrain cooling 7.5A Mass airflow sensor/Pre O2 sensor Battery potential signal 7.5A ABS valve Engine Compartment Fuse Block Engine control module There is a fuse puller in the engine Fuses Amps Usage compartment fuse block.
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Vehicle Care Fuses Amps Usage Fuses Amps Usage Fuses Amps Usage Rear power 7.5A Door switch Rear vision window supply/Left camera power window Rear electrical 7.5A Interior center A/C clutch rearview mirror Canister vent 7.5A Ignition engine control module/ Right Fuel system Transmission high-beam...
Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Relays Usage Block High-beam headlamps EGR/Coolant pump/ AIR solenoid valve Engine cooling fan (RPO LEA) Engine cooling fan (RPO LEA) Engine cooling fan The instrument panel fuse block is (RPO LEA) on the driver side of the instrument Run/Crank panel.
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Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Amps Usage Fuses Amps Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Driver Body control features shown. power seat module Fuses Amps Usage Steering wheel 7.5A Diagnostic controls connector Body control Relays Usage Airbag...
Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block, if equipped, is on the left side of the trunk behind a cover. The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Amps Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Fuses Amps Usage Fuses Amps Usage Tires Every new GM vehicle has Amplifier high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. See the warranty manual for Rear vision Relays Usage camera information regarding the tire warranty and where to get Run/Crank service.
Vehicle Care All-Season Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) This vehicle may come with Underinflated tires pose Replace any tires that all-season tires. These tires are the same danger as have been damaged by designed to provide good overall performance on most road surfaces overloaded tires.
Vehicle Care Winter Tires Winter tires with the same speed Caution (Continued) rating as the original equipment tires This vehicle was not originally may not be available for H, V, W, Y, when possible, avoid contact with equipped with winter tires. Winter and ZR speed rated tires.
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Vehicle Care GM's TPC specifications meet or manufacturer and plant code, exceed all federal safety tire size, and date the tire was guidelines. manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the (3) DOT (Department of tire, although only one side may Transportation) have the date of manufacture.
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Vehicle Care (3) Tire Identification Number (6) Tire Size A combination of (TIN) The letters and numbers letters and numbers define a following the DOT (Department tire's width, height, aspect ratio, of Transportation) code are the construction type, and service Tire Identification Number (TIN).
Vehicle Care Tire Designations (3) Aspect Ratio A two-digit Tire Terminology and number that indicates the tire Definitions Tire Size height-to-width measurements. Air Pressure The amount of For example, if the tire size The following is an example of a air inside the tire pressing aspect ratio is 60, as shown in typical passenger vehicle...
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Vehicle Care Bead The tire bead contains Department of Transportation Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire steel wires wrapped by steel (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety tire used on light duty trucks and cords that hold the tire onto Standards. The DOT code some multipurpose passenger the rim.
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Vehicle Care Normal Occupant Weight tire inflation pressure as shown Treadwear Indicators Narrow number of occupants a vehicle on the tire placard. See Tire bands, sometimes called wear is designed to seat multiplied by Pressure 0 266 and Vehicle bars, that show across the tread 68 kg (150 lb).
Vehicle Care Vehicle Maximum Load on the The Tire and Loading Caution Tire Load on an individual tire Information label on the vehicle due to curb weight, accessory indicates the original equipment Neither tire underinflation nor weight, occupant weight, and tires and the correct cold tire overinflation is good.
Vehicle Care How to Check Put the valve caps back on the tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire valve stems to keep out dirt and Use a good quality pocket-type inflation pressure for those tires.) moisture and prevent leaks. Use gauge to check tire pressure.
Vehicle Care not reached the level to trigger alternate tires and wheels allow the illumination of the TPMS low tire TPMS to continue to function pressure telltale. properly. Your vehicle has also been See Tire Pressure Monitor equipped with a TPMS malfunction Operation 0 268.
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Vehicle Care The low tire pressure warning light is corrected. Some of the conditions Caution may come on in cool weather when that can cause these to come the vehicle is first started, and then on are: Tire sealant materials are not all turn off as the vehicle is driven.
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Vehicle Care the sensor matching process is more of the TPMS sensors. The The TPMS sensor matching performed successfully. See TPMS sensor matching process process is: your dealer for service. should also be performed after 1. Set the parking brake. replacing a spare tire with a road Replacement tires or wheels do 2.
Vehicle Care The horn sounds twice to matching process is no longer The tread or sidewall is signal the receiver is in relearn active. The TIRE LEARNING cracked, cut, or snagged mode and the TIRE ACTIVE message on the DIC deep enough to show cord or LEARNING ACTIVE message display screen goes off.
Vehicle Care rotation, check the wheel Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor grease on the flat wheel alignment. See When It Is Time System. See Tire Pressure mounting surface or on the for New Tires 0 272 and Wheel Monitor Operation 0 268. wheel nuts or bolts.
Vehicle Care or less of tread remaining. See Tire slow aging. This area should be free vehicle, including brake system Inspection 0 271 and Tire of grease, gasoline, or other performance, ride and handling, Rotation 0 271. substances that can deteriorate traction control, and tire rubber.
Vehicle Care necessary to replace only one load range, speed rating, and Warning axle set of worn tires, place the construction (radial) as the new tires on the rear axle. original tires. Mixing tires of different sizes, brands, or types may cause Winter tires with the same speed Vehicles that have a tire loss of control of the vehicle,...
Vehicle Care traction control, electronic stability Uniform Tire Quality additional General Motors Tire control, or All-Wheel Drive, the Performance Criteria (TPC) Grading performance of these systems can standards. also be affected. The following information relates Quality grades can be found to the system developed by the where applicable on the tire Warning...
Vehicle Care upon the actual conditions of Temperature underinflation, or excessive their use, however, and may loading, either separately or in The temperature grades are A depart significantly from the combination, can cause heat (the highest), B, and C, norm due to variations in driving buildup and possible tire failure.
Vehicle Care Wheel Replacement Used Replacement Wheels Warning (Continued) Replace any wheel that is bent, Warning affect the braking and handling of cracked, or badly rusted or the vehicle. Tires can lose air, corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming Replacing a wheel with a used and cause loss of control, causing loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and one is dangerous.
Vehicle Care steering wheel firmly. Steer to Warning (Continued) Warning maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop, well off the Use another type of traction Lifting a vehicle and getting under road, if possible. device only if its manufacturer it to do maintenance or repairs is A rear blowout, particularly on a recommends it for the vehicle's...
Vehicle Care When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Tire Changing Warning use the following example as a Removing the Spare Tire and guide to assist in the placement of Changing a tire can be Tools the wheel blocks (1), if equipped. dangerous.
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Vehicle Care tether (2) from the stow rod, Removing the Flat Tire and If needed, use the flat end of the the tool bag (3) containing the wheel wrench and pry along the Installing the Spare Tire wheel wrench and wheel edge of the cover until it comes off.
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Vehicle Care 6. If you have a coin/pierce jack, attach the jack handle extension to the jack by sliding the hook through the end of the jack. If you have a hex head jack, place the hex tube end of the wrench over the hex head of the jack.
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Vehicle Care Warning Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
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Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning towel can be used; however, use Never use oil or grease on bolts a scraper or wire brush later to or nuts because the nuts might remove all rust or dirt. come loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a crash.
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Vehicle Care wrench and tighten them with the Warning (Continued) wheel wrench an additional one-quarter of a turn. nuts. See Capacities and Specifications 0 317 for original Caution equipment wheel nut torque specifications. Wheel covers will not fit on the vehicle's compact spare.
Vehicle Care 2. Remove the foam container 6. Place the tool bag tether over Warning (Continued) from the rear storage the stow rod and the tool bag compartment. rear of the flat tire. crash and you or others could be 7.
Vehicle Care When using a compact spare tire, Do not use the compact spare on Jump Starting the AWD (if equipped), ABS, and other vehicles. Traction Control systems may Do not mix the compact spare tire or Jump Starting - North engage until the spare tire is wheel with other wheels or tires.
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Vehicle Care 3. Good Battery Negative Warning (Continued) Caution ( ) Post 4. Good Battery See California Proposition Ignoring these steps could result Positive (+) Post 65 Warning 0 227. in costly damage to the vehicle The jump start positive post is that would not be covered by the located in the engine compartment vehicle warranty.
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Vehicle Care 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. Caution Warning (Continued) Turn off all lights and accessories in both vehicles, If the other vehicle does not have your eyes or on your skin, flush except the hazard warning a 12-volt system with a negative the place with water and get flashers if needed.
Vehicle Care 8. Connect the other end of the Towing the Vehicle Caution black negative ( ) cable to the negative ( ) grounding point (1) If the jumper cables are Caution for the discharged battery. connected or removed in the 9.
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Vehicle Care 5. After the front tires are on the flatbed adjust the flatbed upward to provide additional clearance between the air dam, fascia, and flatbed. 6. When the fascia has enough clearance to clear the flatbed, lower the flatbed, and finish pulling the vehicle onto the flatbed.
Vehicle Care Recreational Vehicle Does the vehicle have the Dinghy Towing proper towing equipment? See Towing your dealer or trailering Recreational vehicle towing means professional for additional advice and equipment towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motor recommendations.
Vehicle Care The vehicle was not designed to be Appearance Care towed with all four wheels on the ground. If the vehicle must be Exterior Care towed, a dolly should be used. See Dolly Towing following. Locks Dolly Towing Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, and have the locks greased after using.
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Vehicle Care have the damage assessed and Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) repaired. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice your dealer. Follow all This could cause damage that melting agents, road oil and tar, tree manufacturer directions regarding would not be covered by the sap, bird droppings, chemicals from correct product usage, necessary...
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Vehicle Care The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Caution (Continued) vehicle are aluminum, chrome, Lenses, Emblems, Decals, and or stainless steel. To prevent Stripes may damage it. Use only damage always follow these non-abrasive waxes and polishes Use only lukewarm or cold water, a cleaning instructions: that are made for a basecoat/...
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Vehicle Care Aftermarket appearance caps or Windshield and Wiper Blades can be removed by rubbing with a covers while the lamps are clean cloth. See Recommended Clean the outside of the windshield illuminated, due to excessive Fluids and Lubricants 0 313. with glass cleaner.
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Vehicle Care Body Component Lubrication Caution Caution (Continued) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the Chrome wheels and other chrome brushes. Damage could occur steel fuel door hinges, unless the trim may be damaged if the and the repairs would not be components are plastic.
Vehicle Care Sheet Metal Damage Interior Care To prevent damage, do not clean the interior using the following If the vehicle is damaged and To prevent dirt particle abrasions, cleaners or techniques: requires sheet metal repair or regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Never use a razor or any other replacement, make sure the body Immediately remove any soils.
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Vehicle Care Interior Glass Coated Moldings 2. Remove excess moisture by gently wringing until water does To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Coated moldings should be cleaned. not drip from the cleaning cloth. dampened with water. Wipe droplets When lightly soiled, wipe with a 3.
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Vehicle Care Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, Caution (Continued) and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Radio Displays Low Gloss Paint Surfaces, and the appearance and feel of Natural Open Pore Wood leather or soft trim, and are not Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss Surfaces recommended.
Vehicle Care Cargo Cover and Floor Mats Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is not equipped with a Convenience Net floor mat retainer on the driver Warning Wash with warm water and mild side floor. detergent. Do not use chlorine If a floor mat is the wrong size or Use the floor mat with the bleach.
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Vehicle Care Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place. Verify the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals.
Service and Maintenance Service and General Information changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance items like Maintenance Your vehicle is an important tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper investment. This section describes blades. the required maintenance for the vehicle. Follow this schedule to help General Information Caution protect against major repair...
Service and Maintenance frequent checks and services. The Used for taxi, police, or delivery Maintenance Additional Required Services - service. Schedule Normal are for vehicles that: Refer to the information in the Carry passengers and cargo Maintenance Schedule Additional Owner Checks and Services within recommended limits on Required Services - Severe chart.
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Service and Maintenance a year and the oil life system must Check engine coolant level. See Inspect brake system. See be reset. Your trained dealer Engine Coolant 0 237. Exterior Care 0 292. technician can perform this work. Check windshield washer fluid Visually inspect steering, If the engine oil life system is reset level.
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Service and Maintenance Check automatic transmission shift lock control function. See Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 0 245. Check ignition transmission lock. See Ignition Transmission Lock Check 0 245. Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check 0 245.
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Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
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Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services - Normal excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent (6) Replace brake fluid every five passenger compartment air filter years.
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Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
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Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services Services - Severe excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. (1) Or every two years, whichever Severe Commercial Use comes first.
Service and Maintenance Additional Battery Brakes The 12-volt battery supplies power Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care to start the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
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Service and Maintenance Hoses Shocks and Struts Trained dealer technicians can inspect and recommend the right Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control tires. Your dealer can also be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride. provide tire/wheel balancing that there are no cracks or leaks.
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Service and Maintenance Windshield For safety, appearance, and the best viewing, keep the windshield clean and clear. Signs of damage include scratches, cracks, and chips. Trained dealer technicians can inspect the windshield and recommend proper replacement if needed. Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view.
Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Automatic Transmission DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. ® Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Engine Coolant 0 237. Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity...
Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 13272719 A3144C Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13271190 CF181 Engine Oil Filter 12605566 PF457G...
Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Identification This label, in either the glove box or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) the trunk area, has the following Vehicle Identification information: Number (VIN) ....316 Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label .
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Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 8.5 L 9.0 qt Engine Oil with Filter...
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Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Privacy Procedure ....319 Buick. Normally, any concerns with Vehicle Data Recording and Customer Assistance the sales transaction or the Privacy .
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40 days. If you do not agree with the When contacting Buick, remember decision given in your case, you STEP THREE Canadian that your concern will likely be...
70 days. We However, if a customer wishes to 1-800-268-6800 believe our impartial program offers write or e-mail Buick, the letter advantages over courts in most should be addressed to: All Overseas Locations jurisdictions because it is informal, United States and Puerto Rico quick, and free of charge.
: View maintenance schedules, buickowner.ca alerts, and OnStar onboard vehicle Text Telephone (TTY) diagnostic information. Schedule Users Visit the Buick Owner Centre: service appointments. Chat live with online help To assist customers who are deaf, : View and print dealer-recorded representatives.
Calling for Assistance reimbursement of eligible General Motors North America and When calling Roadside Assistance, aftermarket adaptive equipment Buick reserve the right to make any have the following information required for the vehicle, such as changes or discontinue the ready:...
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Emergency Tow from a Public Pre-authorization, original Roadside Assistance Road or Highway: Tow to the detailed receipts, and a copy of nearest Buick dealer for the repair orders are required. Impound towing caused by warranty service, or if the vehicle Once authorization has been violation of any laws.
Customer Information to Roadside Assistance. If your dealer requests you to bring furnished with each new vehicle Mechanical failures may be the vehicle for service, you are provides detailed warranty coverage covered, however any cost for information. urged to do so as early in the work parts and labor for repairs not day as possible to allow for Transportation Options...
Customer Information and be supported by original Additional Program Collision Parts receipts. See your dealer for Information Genuine GM Collision parts are new information. parts made with the same materials All program options, such as shuttle and construction methods as the Courtesy Rental Vehicle service, may not be available at parts with which the vehicle was...
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Customer Information Aftermarket collision parts are also Insuring the Vehicle parts. Read the lease carefully, as available. These are made by you may be charged at the end of Protect your investment in the GM companies other than GM and may the lease for poor quality repairs.
Customer Information Vehicle make, model, and original GM parts. Remember, Service Publications model year. recycled parts will not be covered by Ordering Information the GM vehicle warranty. Vehicle Identification Service Manuals Number (VIN). Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair.
Customer Information Current and Past Models Radio Frequency Reporting Safety Statement Service and Owner publications are Defects available for many current and past This vehicle has systems that model year GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects operate on a radio frequency that ORDER TOLL FREE: complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the to the United States...
Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: monitor the conditions for airbag www.safercar.gov deployment and deploy them in a Buick Customer Assistance Center crash, and, if equipped, to provide P.O. Box 33136 Reporting Safety Defects antilock braking to help the driver Detroit, MI 48232 5136 control the vehicle.
Customer Information Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a GM will not access these data or better understanding of the share it with others except: with the This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or, event data recorder (EDR).
Customer Information OnStar Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement on the OnStar website. See OnStar Additional Information 0 338. Infotainment System If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infotainment system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information.
OnStar OnStar OnStar Overview Terms, Privacy Statement, and Software Terms for more details including system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or OnStar Overview www.onstar.ca (Canada). OnStar Overview ... . . 333 The OnStar system status light is OnStar Services next to the OnStar buttons.
OnStar ® Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi OnStar Services Security hotspot name or SSID and If equipped, OnStar provides these password, if equipped. Emergency services: Press to connect to an Emergency Services require an With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Advisor to: active, OnStar service plan OnStar Advisors can use GPS to Verify account information or...
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OnStar Navigation 3. Say Yes. System responds: Send Destination to Vehicle OK, request completed, thank Subscribers can have directions OnStar navigation requires a you, goodbye. sent to the vehicle s navigation specific OnStar service plan. screen, if equipped. Route Preview to receive Turn-by-Turn Press Press...
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OnStar ® Ensuring Security 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot Mobile App OnStar RemoteLink (If Equipped) information, press , wait for Change the default passwords the prompt, then say Wi-Fi for the Wi-Fi hotspot and Download the OnStar RemoteLink ® settings. On some vehicles, RemoteLink mobile application.
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OnStar For OnStar RemoteLink information 3. Say the entire number without Verify Minutes and Expiration and compatibility, see pausing, including a 1 and the Press and say Minutes then www.onstar.com (U.S.) or area code. System responds: Verify to check how many minutes www.onstar.ca (Canada).
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OnStar OnStar Additional Reactivation for Subsequent Call TTY 1-877-248-2080. Owners Information Press to speak with an Advisor. Press and follow the prompts to In-Vehicle Audio Messages speak to an Advisor as soon as OnStar services cannot work unless possible. The Advisor will update Audio messages may play important the vehicle is in a place where vehicle records and explain OnStar...
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OnStar to the vehicle in a crash, or wireless access to all OnStar services, Potential Issues phone network congestion or except Virtual Advisor and OnStar OnStar cannot perform Remote jamming may prevent service. Turn-by-Turn Navigation. Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle See Radio Frequency Assistance after the vehicle has OnStar Personal Identification...
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OnStar A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems settings. These updates or changes loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is may also collect personal Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected.
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OnStar the privacy of any information sent hereby granted, provided that the or other dealings in this Software via wireless cellular communications above copyright notice and this without prior written authorization of cannot be assured. Third parties permission notice appear in all the copyright holder.
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OnStar Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, to this condition is redistribution of Info-ZIP. Such altered Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, of a standard UnZipSFX binary versions are further prohibited Rich Wales, Mike White. (including SFXWiz) as part of a from misrepresentative use of self-extracting archive;...
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Index Child Restraints Convex Mirrors ....43 Data Collection (cont'd) Infants and Young Children ..77 Coolant OnStar ..... . . 331 Lower Anchors and Tethers Engine .
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Index Driving (cont'd) Engine (cont'd) Hill and Mountain Roads ..181 Check and Service Engine Filter, If the Vehicle is Stuck ..183 Soon Light ....107 Engine Air Cleaner .
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Index Fuel (cont'd) Gauges (cont'd) Heater Filling a Portable Fuel Warning Lights and Engine ......192 Container ....219 Indicators .
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Index Lamps (cont'd) Lights (cont'd) Reading ..... . 137 High-Beam On ....114 Jump Starting - North Lane Departure High/Low Beam Changer .
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