Chevrolet Cruze 2011 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Cruze 2011 Owner's Manual

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-33
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

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  • Page 1 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Seats and Restraints ..3-1 Lighting .
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2011 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual Driving and Operating ..9-1 Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 Driving Information .
  • Page 3 For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, substitute the name General Helm, Incorporated the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Motors of Canada Limited for P.O.
  • Page 4: Index

    Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information The vehicle has components and These mean there is something about the vehicle, use the Index in labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other the back of the manual. It is an text.
  • Page 5: Vehicle Symbol Chart

    Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Charging System : Malfunction Indicator Lamp Here are some additional symbols : Cruise Control : Oil Pressure that may be found on the vehicle : Engine Coolant Temperature : Power and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to : Exterior Lamps : Remote Vehicle Start...
  • Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
  • Page 7: In Brief

    In Brief In Brief Steering Wheel Performance and Maintenance Adjustment ....1-11 Traction Control Interior Lighting ....1-11 System (TCS) .
  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview...
  • Page 9 In Brief A. Exterior Lamp Controls on G. Steering Wheel Controls on Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 6 1. page 5 2. page 10 38. Front Fog Lamps on page 6 4 H. Windshield Wiper/Washer on Q. Cruise Control on page 9 35. (If Equipped).
  • Page 10: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief Traction Control System (TCS) Initial Drive on page 9 32. Information ® StabiliTrak System on page 9 33. This section provides a brief overview about some of the Z. Climate Control Systems on important features that may or may page 8 1 (If Equipped).
  • Page 11 In Brief Starting the Vehicle Canceling a Remote Start Press and hold briefly to open the trunk. 1. Aim the Remote Keyless Entry To cancel a remote start, do one of transmitter at the vehicle. the following: Press and hold briefly to locate Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
  • Page 12 In Brief Door Locks Safety Locks See Safety Locks on page 2 8. The rear door safety locks prevent To lock or unlock the vehicle from Seat Adjustment passengers from opening the rear outside, use the Remote Keyless doors from inside the vehicle. Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key.
  • Page 13 In Brief Seat Height Adjuster Seat Cushion Tilt Feature Reclining Seatbacks If available, move the lever up or If available, move the lever up or To recline the seatback: down to manually raise or lower down to raise or lower the front of 1.
  • Page 14: Heated Seats

    In Brief To return the seatback to an upright Power Driver Seat Rear Seats position: The rear seatbacks can be folded. 1. Lift the lever fully without For detailed instructions, see Rear applying pressure to the Seats on page 3 8. seatback, and the seatback returns to the upright position.
  • Page 15: Safety Belts

    In Brief Press the control once for the Safety Belts Sensing System for highest setting. With each press Passenger Airbag of the control, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Three lights indicate the highest setting and one light the lowest.
  • Page 16: Mirror Adjustment

    1-10 In Brief The passenger airbag status 2. Move the control to adjust the Interior indicator will be visible on the mirror. Adjust the inside rearview mirror by instrument panel when the vehicle 3. Turn the selector switch to moving it up and down or side to is started.
  • Page 17 In Brief 1-11 Steering Wheel Interior Lighting Reading Lamps Adjustment Dome Lamps The reading lamps are located in the overhead console. : Press the button near each lamp to turn it on or off. To adjust the steering wheel: The dome lamp controls are located in the headliner.
  • Page 18: Exterior Lighting

    1-12 In Brief Instrument Panel Illumination Exterior Lighting : Turns on the parking lamps, Control taillamps, license plate lamps, side marker lamps, and instrument panel lights. : Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, side marker lamps, and instrument panel lights.
  • Page 19: Climate Controls

    In Brief 1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer Vehicles Without Air Conditioning : Turns the windshield wipers off. : Single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down. Several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. Windshield Washer Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield With the ignition in ACC/ washer fluid and activate the wipers.
  • Page 20: Climate Control Systems

    1-14 In Brief Vehicles With Air Conditioning Defog Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped) Air Conditioning G. Power K. Defrost H. Recirculation Automatic Climate Control System MODE (Air Delivery Mode) AQS (Air Quality Sensor) K. Air Conditioning See Climate Control Systems on page 8 1 or Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 3 (If Equipped).
  • Page 21: Vehicle Features

    In Brief 1-15 2. Press the shift lever forward (+) Vehicle Features Storing a Favorite Station to upshift or rearward ( ) to Stations from all bands can be downshift. An M and the current Radio(s) stored in the favorite lists in any gear will be displayed in the order.
  • Page 22: Portable Audio Devices

    1-16 In Brief 5. To save the time and return to XM Satellite Radio Service Portable Audio Devices the Time Settings menu, press XM is a satellite radio service based Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm the BACK button at any time or in the 48 contiguous United States (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB press the MENU knob after...
  • Page 23: Steering Wheel Controls

    In Brief 1-17 See Bluetooth (Overview) on Cruise Control : Press to silence the page 7 22 or Bluetooth vehicle speakers only. Press again (Infotainment Controls) on to turn the sound on. For vehicles page 7 24 or Bluetooth (Voice with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, Recognition) on page 7 28.
  • Page 24 1-18 In Brief Driver Information C. MENU: Press to get to the : Press to disengage cruise Trip/Fuel Menu and the Vehicle control without erasing the set Center (DIC) Information Menu. This button is speed from memory. also used to return to or exit the The DIC display is located in the See Cruise Control on page 9 35.
  • Page 25: Maintenance

    In Brief 1-19 ® Performance and StabiliTrak System Tire Pressure Monitor Maintenance The StabiliTrak system assists with This vehicle may have a Tire directional control of the vehicle Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). in difficult driving conditions. The Traction Control system is on when the vehicle is System (TCS) started.
  • Page 26 1-20 In Brief During cooler conditions, the low tire If the vehicle came with a jack and Resetting the Oil Life System pressure warning light may appear spare tire, see If a Tire Goes Flat on 1. Using the DIC MENU button when the vehicle is first started and page 10 60.
  • Page 27: Driving For Better Fuel Economy

    When road and weather Canada: 1-800-268-6800 manual, special privileges, conditions are appropriate, and more. use cruise control. As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Sign up today at: Always follow posted speed Roadside Assistance program. www.chevyownercenter.com limits or drive more slowly (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada).
  • Page 28 1-22 In Brief ® OnStar How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, : Push this blue button to Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle connect to a specially trained Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Advisor to verify your Roadside Assistance, Turn by Turn account information and to Navigation, and Hands Free Calling...
  • Page 29 In Brief 1-23 OnStar service is subject to the OnStar service may not work if the OnStar Steering Wheel OnStar Terms and Conditions OnStar equipment is not properly Controls included in the OnStar Glove installed or you have not maintained This vehicle may have Talk/Mute Box Kit.
  • Page 30 1-24 In Brief NOTES...
  • Page 31: Keys, Doors And Windows

    Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Doors Interior Mirrors Trunk ......2-8 Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-13 Windows Automatic Dimming Rearview Vehicle Security...
  • Page 32: Keys

    Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls The key that is part of the Remote Press the key release button on the or even make the vehicle move.
  • Page 33: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    Keys, Doors and Windows Check the transmitter's battery. Remote Keyless Entry See Battery Replacement later (RKE) System in this section. See Radio Frequency Statement on If the transmitter is still not page 13 16 for information working correctly, see your regarding Part 15 of the Federal dealer or a qualified technician Communications Commission (FCC)
  • Page 34 Keys, Doors and Windows (Remote Trunk Release): Programming Transmitters to If the driver door is open when Press and hold briefly to open the the Vehicle pressed and Unlocked Door Anti trunk. Lock Out is enabled through vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed personalization, all doors will lock (Vehicle Locator/Panic to this vehicle will work.
  • Page 35: Remote Vehicle Start

    Keys, Doors and Windows 3. Insert the new battery, positive to the last used heating or cooling Starting the Vehicle side facing up. Push the battery mode. Once the key is turned to To start the engine using the remote down until it is held in place.
  • Page 36 Keys, Doors and Windows Extending Engine Run Time After this, the vehicle's ignition Conditions in Which Remote Start switch must be turned to ON/RUN Will Not Work For a 10-minute extension, repeat and then back to LOCK/OFF using Steps 1 through 3 while the engine The remote vehicle start feature will the key, before the remote start is still running.
  • Page 37: Power Door Locks

    Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks Power Door Locks WARNING (Continued) WARNING Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door Unlocked doors can be when slowing or stopping the dangerous. vehicle. Lock the doors to help prevent this from Passengers, especially happening.
  • Page 38: Automatic Door Locks

    Keys, Doors and Windows Automatic Door Locks Doors Automatic Door Lock Trunk The doors are programmed to automatically lock when the shift WARNING lever is moved out of P (Park). The automatic door lock feature Exhaust gases can enter the cannot be disabled.
  • Page 39 Keys, Doors and Windows Remote Trunk Release when securing items in the trunk WARNING (Continued) as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release Adjust the Climate Control handle is only intended to aid a system to a setting that person trapped in a latched trunk, brings in only outside air enabling them to open the trunk...
  • Page 40: Vehicle Security

    2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Vehicle Security Disarming the System Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive To disarm the system press This vehicle has theft-deterrent theft-deterrent system. the RKE transmitter. features; however, they do not make it impossible to steal. The system does not have to be Turning off the System Alarm manually armed or disarmed.
  • Page 41: Exterior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 If the engine still does not start, and Exterior Mirrors the key appears to be undamaged or the light continues to stay on, try Convex Mirrors another ignition key. If the engine does not start with the other key, the WARNING vehicle needs service.
  • Page 42: Manual Mirrors

    2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows Manual Mirrors Power Mirrors To adjust the mirror: 1. Turn the selector switch to L (left) or R (right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror. 2. Move the control to adjust the mirror. 3. Turn the selector switch to the O position to deselect the mirror.
  • Page 43: Interior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 Folding Mirrors Interior Mirrors Vehicles with OnStar have three control buttons located at the Manual Foldaway Mirrors bottom of the mirror. See your Manual Rearview Mirror dealer for more information about The vehicle has manual folding OnStar and how to subscribe to it.
  • Page 44: Windows

    2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Windows Power Windows WARNING WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with Leaving children, helpless adults, the keys is dangerous for many or pets in a vehicle with the reasons. Children or others could windows closed is dangerous. be badly injured or even killed.
  • Page 45 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Express Window Operation If conditions prevent the window from closing and the window Your vehicle may have windows continues to auto-reverse, it is with an express-up or down feature. possible to close the window with This feature allows the window to be the ignition in ON/RUN by holding lowered or raised without holding...
  • Page 46 2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows To program each front window, Window Lockout Press to activate the rear follow these steps: window lockout switch. The LED light (A) comes on when activated. 1. With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, The rear door locks are also or when Retained Accessory disabled.
  • Page 47: Sun Visors

    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Sun Visors Roof To open or close the sunroof, press the open or close sunroof switch (A) to the first detent position. Sunroof To express open or close the sunroof with the safety function enabled, press the open or close sunroof switch (A) to the second detent position and release.
  • Page 48 2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Sunshade To initialize the sunroof: The sunshade is manually operated. 1. Press the close sunroof switch Close or open the sunshade by to the first detent position. Hold sliding. When the sunroof is the switch in this position for opened, the sunshade is 10 seconds after the sunroof has always open.
  • Page 49 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety System Check ..3-24 Child Restraints Safety Belt Care ... . . 3-25 Older Children ....3-40 Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Infants and Young...
  • Page 50: Seats And

    Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front and rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash.
  • Page 51: Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints The vehicle's rear seat may be Front Seats equipped with an adjustable headrest in the center seating Seat Adjustment position that can be adjusted the same way as the head restraints. WARNING The front seat outboard head restraints and the center seat You can lose control of the rear headrest, if equipped, are...
  • Page 52: Power Seat Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints Seat Height Adjuster Seat Cushion Tilt Feature Power Seat Adjustment If available, move the lever up or If available, move the lever up or To adjust the power driver seat, down to manually raise or lower down to raise or lower the front of if equipped: the seat.
  • Page 53: Reclining Seatbacks

    Seats and Restraints To adjust the seatback, see WARNING Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 5 for more information. If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden Reclining Seatbacks stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. WARNING Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are...
  • Page 54 Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to an upright WARNING (Continued) position: 1. Lift the lever fully without The lap belt cannot do its job applying pressure to the either. In a crash, the belt could seatback, and the seatback go up over your abdomen.
  • Page 55: Heated Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats The passenger seat may take longer to heat up. WARNING Remote Start Heated Seats When it is cold outside, the If you cannot feel temperature heated seats can be turned on change or pain to the skin, the automatically during a remote seat heater may cause burns vehicle start.
  • Page 56: Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Either side of the rear seatback can be folded. To fold the rear seatbacks: Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.
  • Page 57 Seats and Restraints To raise the seatback: 2. Lift the seatback up and push it WARNING rearward until it clicks into place. Keep the safety belts clear of the WARNING If the seatback is not locked, it seatback and untwisted. could move forward in a sudden A safety belt that is improperly A tab near the seatback lever...
  • Page 58: Safety Belts

    3-10 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts In most states and in all Canadian WARNING provinces, the law requires wearing This section of the manual safety belts. Here is why: It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts You never know if you will be in in a cargo area, inside or outside properly.
  • Page 59 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. Take the simplest vehicle.
  • Page 60 3-12 Seats and Restraints The person keeps going until or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! stopped by something. In a real With safety belts, you slow down vehicle, it could be the windshield... as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop.
  • Page 61: How To Wear Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints 3-13 Questions and Answers About Q: If I am a good driver, and I How to Wear Safety Belts never drive far from home, Safety Belts Properly why should I wear safety Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle belts? This section is only for people of after a crash if I am wearing a...
  • Page 62 3-14 Seats and Restraints First, before you or your low and snug on the hips, just Q: What is wrong with this? passenger(s) wear a safety belt, touching the thighs. In a crash, this there is important information you applies force to the strong pelvic should know.
  • Page 63 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the You can be seriously hurt if the shoulder belt is too loose. In a lap belt is too loose. In a crash, crash, you would move forward you could slide under the lap too much, which could increase...
  • Page 64 3-16 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured if the belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones.
  • Page 65 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured if the You can be seriously injured if belt goes over an armrest like you wear the shoulder belt under this. The belt would be much too your arm.
  • Page 66 3-18 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
  • Page 67: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Seats and Restraints 3-19 Lap-Shoulder Belt The lap-shoulder belt may lock if WARNING you pull the belt across you very All seating positions in the vehicle quickly. If this happens, let the You can be seriously injured by a have a lap-shoulder belt. belt go back slightly to unlock it.
  • Page 68 3-20 Seats and Restraints Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3 24. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.
  • Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Safety Belt Pretensioners The vehicle has a shoulder belt This vehicle has safety belt height adjuster for the driver and pretensioners for front outboard right front passenger seating occupants. Although the safety belt positions.
  • Page 70 3-22 Seats and Restraints Rear Safety Belt Comfort There is one guide, if equipped, for each outboard passenger position in Guides the rear seat. To install a comfort This vehicle may have rear shoulder guide to the safety belt: belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through the dealer.
  • Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-23 WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
  • Page 72: Safety Belt Use During

    3-24 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy Now and then, check that the safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely belt reminder light, safety belts, that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone,...
  • Page 73: Safety Belt Care

    Seats and Restraints 3-25 Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a Keep belts clean and dry. But the safety belt assemblies that Crash were used during any crash may WARNING have been stressed or damaged.
  • Page 74: Airbag System

    3-26 Seats and Restraints A roof-rail airbag for the right Airbag System are also designed to help reduce front passenger and the the risk of injury from the force of an passenger seated directly The vehicle has the following inflating bag, all airbags must inflate behind the right front passenger.
  • Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-27 WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) the safety belts. Everyone in the should sit as far back as possible children and infants need the vehicle should wear a safety belt while still maintaining control of protection that a child restraint properly, whether or not there is the vehicle.
  • Page 76: Where Are The Airbags

    3-28 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The driver knee airbag is below Driver Side Shown, Passenger the steering column. The front Side Similar passenger knee airbag is below the The seat-mounted side impact The driver frontal airbag is in the glove box.
  • Page 77: When Should An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-29 When Should an Airbag WARNING Inflate? If something is between an Frontal airbags are designed to occupant and an airbag, the inflate in moderate to severe frontal airbag might not inflate properly or near-frontal crashes to help or it might force the object into reduce the potential for severe that person causing severe injury...
  • Page 78 3-30 Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to The vehicle has seat-mounted side different crash speeds. For inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear impact airbags and roof-rail airbags. example: impacts, or in many side impacts. See Airbag System on page 3 26.
  • Page 79: What Makes An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-31 In any particular crash, no one can Frontal airbag modules are located Airbags supplement the protection say whether an airbag should inside the steering wheel and provided by safety belts. Frontal have inflated simply because of instrument panel.
  • Page 80: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates

    3-32 Seats and Restraints Airbags should never be regarded the windshield or being able to steer off the fuel system after the airbags as anything more than a supplement the vehicle, nor does it prevent inflate. You can lock the doors, turn to safety belts.
  • Page 81: Passenger Sensing

    Seats and Restraints 3-33 Let only qualified technicians Additional windshield breakage work on the airbag systems. may also occur from the right front Improper service can mean that passenger airbag. an airbag system will not work Airbags are designed to inflate properly.
  • Page 82 3-34 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system riding in a forward-facing child seat; WARNING (Continued) turns off the right front passenger an older child riding in a booster frontal airbag and passenger knee seat; and children, who are large Even if the passenger sensing airbag, under certain conditions.
  • Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-35 The passenger sensing system is When the passenger sensing Everyone in the vehicle who designed to turn off the right front system has turned off the right front has outgrown child restraints passenger frontal airbag and passenger frontal airbag and should wear a safety belt passenger knee airbag if:...
  • Page 84 3-36 Seats and Restraints 3. Remove any additional items 6. Restart the vehicle. because that person is not sitting from the seat such as blankets, properly in the seat. If this happens, If the on indicator is still lit, cushions, seat covers, seat use the following steps to allow the secure the child in the child heaters, or seat massagers.
  • Page 85: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    Seats and Restraints 3-37 Additional Factors Affecting WARNING WARNING System Operation Safety belts help keep the Stowing of articles under the For up to 10 seconds after the passenger in position on the seat passenger seat or between the ignition is turned off and the during vehicle maneuvers and passenger seat cushion and battery is disconnected, an airbag...
  • Page 86: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    3-38 Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the In addition, the vehicle has a This could either prevent proper passenger sensing system deployment of the passenger Airbag-Equipped Vehicle for the right front passenger airbag(s) or prevent the position, which includes sensors passenger sensing system Q: Is there anything I might add that are part of the passenger...
  • Page 87: Airbag System Check

    Seats and Restraints 3-39 Q: Because I have a disability, Notice: If an airbag covering is WARNING (Continued) I have to get my vehicle damaged, opened, or broken, the modified. How can I find out airbag may not work properly. To help make sure the airbag whether this will affect my Do not open or break the airbag...
  • Page 88: Child Restraints

    3-40 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that Older Children return to the booster seat.
  • Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-41 According to accident statistics, WARNING (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child The child could move too far restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating forward increasing the chance of position.
  • Page 90: Infants And Young

    3-42 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children For example, in a crash at only and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs safety belt system nor its airbag 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) protection! This includes infants...
  • Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Q: What are the different types of WARNING add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which Never do this. are purchased by the vehicle Children who are up against, owner, are available in four basic or very close to, any airbag when types.
  • Page 92: Child Restraint Systems

    3-44 Seats and Restraints The restraint manufacturer's Child Restraint Systems WARNING instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A young child's hip bones are still height limitations for a particular so small that the vehicle's regular child restraint. In addition, there safety belt may not remain low are many kinds of restraints on the hip bones, as it should.
  • Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat...
  • Page 94: Where To Put The Restraint

    3-46 Seats and Restraints Children can be endangered in a to locate the nearest child safety We recommend that children and crash if the child restraint is not seat inspection station. For CPST child restraints be secured in a rear properly secured in the vehicle.
  • Page 95: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    Seats and Restraints 3-47 the child restraint prevents access WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) to or interferes with the routing of the safety belt. injured or killed if the right front See Passenger Sensing System Wherever a child restraint is passenger airbag inflates and the on page 3 33 for additional installed, be sure to secure the passenger seat is in a forward...
  • Page 96 3-48 Seats and Restraints Make sure that a LATCH-compatible Not all vehicle seating positions or Top Tether Anchor child restraint is properly installed child restraints have lower anchors using the anchors, or use the and attachments or top tether vehicle's safety belts to secure the anchors and attachments.
  • Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-49 The child restraint may have Lower Anchor and Top Tether a single tether (A) or a dual Anchor Locations tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a To assist in locating the lower top tether are designed for use with...
  • Page 98: System

    3-50 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, WARNING children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child Do not attach more than one child restraint system or infant restraint restraint to a single anchor. system secured in a rear seating Attaching more than one child position.
  • Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-51 This system is designed to make For outboard rear seating WARNING (Continued) installation of child restraints easier. positions, if the head When using lower anchors, do restraint interferes with the of the retractor to set the lock, not use the vehicle's safety belts.
  • Page 100 3-52 Seats and Restraints 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to the child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If you are using a dual If you are using a single tether in a rear outboard tether in the center seating seating position with an position without a headrest, adjustable head restraint,...
  • Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-53 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
  • Page 102: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    3-54 Seats and Restraints 4. When the child restraint is To reinstall the head restraint: Replacing LATCH System removed, reinstall the head Parts After a Crash restraint before the seating position is used. WARNING WARNING A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle.
  • Page 103: Securing Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints 3-55 Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run forward-facing child restraints have the lap and shoulder portions of (Rear Seat) a top tether, and that the tether be the vehicle's safety belt through attached.
  • Page 104 3-56 Seats and Restraints Position the release button on 6. If the child restraint has a top the buckle so that the safety belt tether, follow the child restraint could be quickly unbuckled if manufacturer's instructions necessary. regarding the use of the top tether.
  • Page 105: Front Passenger Seat

    Seats and Restraints 3-57 and Tethers for Children (LATCH A label on the sun visor says, WARNING (Continued) System) on page 3 47 for additional Never put a rear-facing child seat information on installing the head in the front. This is because the risk deploy under some unusual restraint properly.
  • Page 106 3-58 Seats and Restraints If a child restraint is secured using a When the passenger sensing safety belt and it uses a top tether, system has turned off the right see Lower Anchors and Tethers for front passenger frontal airbag Children (LATCH System) on and passenger knee airbag, the page 3 47 for top tether anchor...
  • Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-59 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.
  • Page 108 3-60 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
  • Page 109: Storage

    Storage Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments Cupholders are in the center console. Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders .
  • Page 110: Additional Storage Features

    Storage Center Console Storage Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie-Downs Pull up on the latch (A) and slide the center console armrest to adjust the position. Return the armrest to the The center console storage has a rear position to access the storage area under the armrest.
  • Page 111 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Safety Belt Reminders ..5-10 Daytime Running Lamps Airbag Readiness Light ..5-11 (DRL) Indicator Light ..5-22 Controls Passenger Airbag Status Front Fog Lamp Light .
  • Page 112 Instruments and Controls Key and Lock Messages ..5-29 Controls 3. Pull or push the steering wheel Lamp Messages ... . . 5-30 closer or away from you. Object Detection System Steering Wheel 4.
  • Page 113: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Horn (Push to Talk): For vehicles with a Bluetooth, OnStar, Press near the horn symbols or or navigation system, press to press on the steering wheel pad to interact with those systems. See sound the horn. Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7 22 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 7 24 or Bluetooth (Voice...
  • Page 114: Compass

    Instruments and Controls Heavy snow or ice can overload the Windshield Washer Compass wipers. A circuit breaker stops them Pull the windshield wiper lever The vehicle may have a compass until the motor cools. toward you to spray windshield display in the Driver Information washer fluid and activate the wipers.
  • Page 115: Clock

    Instruments and Controls See Compass Messages on 3. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL Power Outlets page 5 28 for more information knob to adjust the highlighted The accessory power outlets can be on the messages that may be number. used to plug in electrical equipment, displayed for the compass.
  • Page 116: Cigarette Lighter

    Instruments and Controls Remove the cover to access and When adding electrical equipment, Cigarette Lighter replace when not in use. be sure to follow the installation For vehicles with a cigarette lighter, instructions included with the Notice: Leaving electrical it is located on the front floor equipment.
  • Page 117: Ashtrays

    Instruments and Controls Ashtrays Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and For vehicles with a removable function. Often gauges and warning ashtray, the ashtray can be placed lights work together to indicate a Indicators into the front console cupholders.
  • Page 118: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Automatic Transmission Cluster Shown, Metric Similar...
  • Page 119: Speedometer

    Instruments and Controls Speedometer Trip Odometer Fuel Gauge The speedometer shows the The trip odometer can show how far vehicle's speed in either kilometers the vehicle has been driven since per hour (km/h) or miles per the trip odometer was last reset. hour (mph).
  • Page 120: Engine Coolant Temperature

    5-10 Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some Engine Coolant Safety Belt Reminders owners ask about. None of these Temperature Gauge Driver Safety Belt Reminder show a problem with your fuel gauge: Light At the service station, the fuel When the engine is started, a pump shuts off before the gauge chime sounds for several seconds...
  • Page 121: Airbag Readiness Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on Reminder Light if an object is put on the seat such Several seconds after the engine as a briefcase, handbag, grocery is started, a chime sounds for bag, laptop, or other electronic several seconds to remind the front...
  • Page 122: Passenger Airbag Status

    5-12 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status as a system check. If you are using If, after several seconds, both remote start, if equipped, to start the status indicator lights remain on, Indicator vehicle from a distance you may or if there are no lights at all, there not see the system check.
  • Page 123: Charging System Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 Charging System Light If a short distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. Malfunction Indicator Lamp This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not A computer system called OBD II running, as a check to show it is...
  • Page 124 5-14 Instruments and Controls Malfunctions often are indicated by these systems could lead to If the light continues to flash, when the system before any problem is costly repairs not covered by it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. apparent.
  • Page 125 Instruments and Controls 5-15 Check that the electrical system See Recommended Fuel on is not wet. The system could be page 9 39. wet if the vehicle was driven If none of the above have made the through a deep puddle of water. light turn off, your dealer can check The condition is usually the vehicle.
  • Page 126: Service Vehicle Soon

    5-16 Instruments and Controls This can take several days of See Service Vehicle Messages on routine driving. If this has been page 5 31 for more information. done and the vehicle still does If the light comes on, take the not pass the inspection, your vehicle to your dealer for service dealer can prepare the vehicle...
  • Page 127: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 If the light comes on while driving, a If the ABS light comes on and stays Up-Shift Light chime sounds. Pull off the road and on while driving, stop as soon as stop. The pedal might be harder to possible and turn the ignition off.
  • Page 128: Power Steering Warning

    5-18 Instruments and Controls Power Steering Warning Traction Off Light See Traction Control System (TCS) ® on page 9 32 and StabiliTrak Light System on page 9 33 for more information. ® StabiliTrak OFF Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine.
  • Page 129: Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-19 See Traction Control System (TCS) feature(s) is no longer functioning When the Light is On Steady ® on page 9 32 and StabiliTrak and whether the vehicle requires This indicates that one or more System on page 9 33 for more service.
  • Page 130: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    5-20 Instruments and Controls See Tire Pressure Monitor Low Fuel Warning Light Operation on page 10 50 for more information. Engine Oil Pressure Light The oil pressure light should come WARNING on briefly as the engine is started. Do not keep driving if the oil If it does not come on have the pressure is low.
  • Page 131: Security Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 For vehicles with a Driver If the light stays on and the engine Wait for 10 seconds and restart Information Center (DIC), see does not start, there could be a the vehicle. This might correct the Driver Information Center (DIC) on problem with the theft-deterrent condition.
  • Page 132: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) Indicator Light

    5-22 Instruments and Controls Daytime Running Lamps Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light (DRL) Indicator Light For vehicles with front fog lamps, The cruise control light is white this light comes on when the front whenever the cruise control is set, This light turns on whenever the fog lamps are in use.
  • Page 133: Door Ajar Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-23 Door Ajar Light Information Displays DIC Buttons Driver Information Center (DIC) The vehicle may have a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC displays information about your A. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear vehicle. It also displays warning For vehicles equipped with this light, the menu item displayed.
  • Page 134 5-24 Instruments and Controls Trip/Fuel Menu Items one trip odometer and some have On some models, this display is two. The trip odometer can be reset shown as L/100km (mpg). Press MENU on the turn signal to zero by pressing and holding the Reset the average consumption lever until Trip/Fuel Information SET/CLR button while the trip...
  • Page 135 Instruments and Controls 5-25 Fuel Used Vehicle Information Menu will change the displays on the cluster and DIC to the type of Items This display shows the approximate measurements you select. liters (L) or gallons (gal) of fuel that Press MENU on the turn signal have been used since last reset.
  • Page 136: Vehicle Messages Vehicle Messages

    5-26 Instruments and Controls When the remaining oil life is low, Battery Voltage Vehicle Messages the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This display, available on some message, or code 82, will appear vehicles, shows the current battery Vehicle Messages on the display. See Engine Oil voltage.
  • Page 137: States)

    Instruments and Controls 5-27 35: Replace battery in radio remote All messages should be taken LOW BATTERY control seriously. Clearing messages This message is displayed when the will not correct the problem. 53: Tighten gas cap battery voltage is low. See Battery On the Canadian uplevel cluster on page 10 25 for more information.
  • Page 138: Compass Messages

    5-28 Instruments and Controls Compass Messages Door Ajar Messages To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning DOOR(S) OPEN compressor automatically turns off. When the coolant temperature This message is displayed when the A vehicle symbol will be displayed returns to normal, the air compass needs to be calibrated.
  • Page 139: Engine Oil Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-29 Stop and turn off the vehicle as OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP may be reduced. Anytime this soon as it is safe to do so to avoid message stays on, the vehicle ENGINE severe damage. This message should be taken to your dealer for This message displays if low oil clears when the engine has cooled...
  • Page 140: Lamp Messages

    5-30 Instruments and Controls Lamp Messages TURN SIGNAL ON Ride Control System Messages This message is displayed if the AUTOMATIC LIGHT turn signal has been left on. Turn CONTROL ON SERVICE TRACTION off the turn signal. CONTROL This message is displayed when Object Detection System the automatic light control has been This message displays when...
  • Page 141: Security Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-31 Security Messages SERVICE VEHICLE SOON Tire Messages This message displays if there is a THEFT ATTEMPTED SERVICE TIRE MONITOR problem with the vehicle. Take the SYSTEM This message displays if the vehicle vehicle to your dealer for service. detects a tamper condition.
  • Page 142: Transmission Messages

    5-32 Instruments and Controls The low tire pressure warning light Transmission Messages Vehicle Reminder will also come on. See Tire Messages SERVICE TRANSMISSION Pressure Light on page 5 19. ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE This message displays if there is a If a tire pressure message appears WITH CARE problem with the transmission.
  • Page 143: Vehicle Personalization

    Instruments and Controls 5-33 Power Door Locks Vehicle Entering the Personalization Menus Remote Locking, Unlocking, Personalization Starting 1. Press CONFIG to access the Configuration Settings menu. The audio system controls are Return to Factory Settings used to access the personalization 2.
  • Page 144 5-34 Instruments and Controls Auto Fan Speed Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Press the BACK button to confirm the selection and move back to the This will allow you to select the On vehicles with remote start and last menu. automatic fan speed.
  • Page 145 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Comfort and Convenience Press the MENU knob when Park Exit Lighting Assist is highlighted. Turn the knob This allows the selection of how Select the Comfort and to select On or Off. Press the knob long the exterior lamps stay on Convenience menu and Chime to confirm and go back to the when leaving the vehicle when it is...
  • Page 146 5-36 Instruments and Controls Power Door Locks Delayed Door Lock Even when this feature is off, the driver is protected from accidental When on, this feature will delay Select Power Door Locks and the lockouts when the key is in the the locking of the doors until following will be displayed: ignition.
  • Page 147 Instruments and Controls 5-37 Remote Locking, Unlocking, Door Unlock or Remote Door Press the MENU knob when Unlock Remote Unlock Light Feedback Starting is highlighted. Turn the knob to This allows selection of which doors Select Remote Locking, Unlocking, select On or Off. Press the knob will unlock when pressing the unlock Starting and the following will be to confirm and go back to the...
  • Page 148 5-38 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
  • Page 149 Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting The exterior lamps control has four positions: Exterior Lamp Controls (Off): Briefly turn to this position Exterior Lighting to turn the automatic light control off or on again. Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 Headlamp High/Low-Beam AUTO (Automatic): Turns the Changer .
  • Page 150: Headlamp High/Low-Beam

    Lighting Headlamp High/ Flash-to-Pass (Headlamps): Turns the headlamps on together with the Low-Beam Changer To flash the high beams, pull the lamps listed below. A warning chime turn signal/lane change lever all the sounds if the driver door is opened way toward you.
  • Page 151: Automatic Headlamp

    Lighting The DRL system makes the low When it is bright enough outside, beam headlamps come on at a the headlamps go off and the DRL reduced brightness when the come on. following conditions are met: To turn the DRL lamps off or on The ignition is in the ON/ again, turn the exterior lamps RUN mode.
  • Page 152: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or Signals does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse.
  • Page 153: Interior Lighting

    Lighting The ignition must be on to turn on Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps the fog lamps. The courtesy lamps come on : Press to turn the fog lamps Instrument Panel automatically when any door is on or off. An indicator light on the opened and the dome lamp is Illumination Control instrument panel cluster comes on...
  • Page 154: Reading Lamps

    Lighting Lighting Features The dome lamps also come on (Door): Press to turn the lamps when the key is removed from the on automatically when a door is ignition. The exterior lamps and opened. Entry Lighting dome lamps remain on after the (On): Press to turn on the door is closed for a set amount of The headlamps, parking lamps,...
  • Page 155: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Set up the tone, speaker Infotainment Introduction adjustments, and preset radio System stations. Infotainment For more information, see Defensive Read the following pages to Driving on page 9 2. become familiar with the audio Introduction The vehicle has Retained system's features.
  • Page 156: Overview (Base Level)

    Infotainment System Overview (Base Level) CD: Pauses playback, and stops playback. Radio: Seeks the next station. CD: Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track. CLOCK Opens the clock menu. G. INFO Radio: Shows available information about the current station.
  • Page 157 Infotainment System M. CONFIG Q. MENU Radio: Opens the auto Opens the settings menu. Turn to open menus, store stations list. highlight menu items, or set numeric values while BAND in a menu. Opens the phone Changes the band while main menu.
  • Page 158: Overview (Uplevel)

    Infotainment System Overview (Uplevel) CD: Moves up one folder level while playing an MP3. CD: Pauses playback, and stops playback. CD: Moves back one folder level while playing an MP3. Radio: Seeks the next station. CD: Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track.
  • Page 159 Infotainment System INFO CD Slot S. MENU Radio: Shows available Insert a CD. Turn to open menus, information about the highlight menu items, O. CONFIG current station. or set numeric values while Opens the settings menu. in a menu. CD: Shows available information about the Press to select menu current track.
  • Page 160: Operation

    Infotainment System Operation MENU System (Base Level) B. The angled arrow indicates that a submenu with more options is The menu system for the base level Controls available. infotainment system appears on the The infotainment system is C. A single right arrow indicates top half of the display screen.
  • Page 161 Infotainment System Turn to: Activating a Setting 2. Turn the MENU knob to change the current value of the setting. Select a menu, or a menu option. 3. Press the MENU knob to confirm the setting. Select a value. Turning a Function On or Off BACK: Press to: Exit a menu.
  • Page 162 Infotainment System Entering a Character Sequence Controls Selecting a Menu Option The MENU knob and the BACK button are used to navigate the menu system. MENU Knob: Press to: Enter the menu system. Select or activate the highlighted 1. Press the MENU knob to enter 1.
  • Page 163 Infotainment System Activating a Setting Turning a Function On or Off Press the BACK button to delete the last character in the sequence or press and hold to delete the entire character sequence. Audio Settings The audio settings can be set for each radio band and each audio player source.
  • Page 164 7-10 Infotainment System Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, System Settings The level of volume compensation and Bass can be selected, or the auto volume Configuring the Number of feature can be turned off. 1. Press the TONE button. Favorite Pages 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2.
  • Page 165: Am-Fm Radio

    Infotainment System 7-11 Radio RDS (Radio Data System) Selecting a Band The radio may have RDS. The RDS Press the BAND button to choose AM-FM Radio feature is available for use only on AM, FM, or XM, if equipped. The FM stations that broadcast RDS last station that was playing starts Control Buttons...
  • Page 166 7-12 Infotainment System Favorites List To search for a programming type To cancel the station search, press determined by station: the MENU Knob. 1. Turn the MENU knob. 1. Turn the MENU knob. Storing a Station as a Favorite 2. Select Favorites List. 2.
  • Page 167: Satellite Radio

    Infotainment System 7-13 Autostore Stations Satellite Radio Control Buttons AS (Autostore): Autostore The buttons used to control the XM Vehicles with an XM Satellite Radio searches and stores six FM and radio are: tuner and a valid XM Satellite Radio six AM stations with the strongest subscription can receive XM RADIO/BAND: Press to turn the...
  • Page 168 7-14 Infotainment System XM Categories Selecting a Channel Selecting a Channel Using the MENU System Using XM channels are organized in 1. Turn the MENU knob. categories. Press and release 2. Select XM Category List. go to the previous or next Removing or Adding Categories channel.
  • Page 169 Infotainment System 7-15 Retrieving Channels Channel Unauth: This channel is No Subscription Please Renew: blocked or cannot be received with XM subscription needs to be Press the FAV button to open a your XM Subscription package. reactivated. Contact XM at favorite page or to change to www.xmradio.com or another favorite page.
  • Page 170: Radio Reception

    7-16 Infotainment System Check Antenna: If this message Satellite Radio Service does not clear within a short period FM signals only reach about 16 to XM Satellite Radio Service gives of time, the receiver could have a 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the digital radio reception from coast to fault.
  • Page 171: Satellite Radio Antenna

    Infotainment System 7-17 Satellite Radio Antenna Audio Players mild neutral detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it. The XM Satellite Radio antenna is Wipe the disc from the center to CD Player located on the roof of the vehicle. the outer edge.
  • Page 172 7-18 Infotainment System Control Buttons Removing a CD Using the CD Menu: 1. Turn the MENU knob. The buttons used to control the CD Press player are: 2. Select Tracks list. The disc is pushed out of the CD/AUX: Press to use the CD CD slot.
  • Page 173: Auxiliary Devices

    Infotainment System 7-19 Using the CD Menu: To search for tracks: 1. Turn the MENU knob. 1. Turn the MENU knob. 2. Select Playlists/Folders. 2. Select Search. 3. Select the playlist or folder. 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song Titles, Genres, 4.
  • Page 174 7-20 Infotainment System Adjusting the Volume Connecting and Controlling 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song Titles, Podcasts, Genres, an iPod Turn the knob to adjust the Audiobooks, or Composers. Not all iPods can be controlled by volume of the infotainment system 4.
  • Page 175 Infotainment System 7-21 Connecting and Controlling a 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Connecting and Controlling a Song Titles, Podcasts, PlaysForSure Device (PFD) USB Drive or Genres. or Zune The infotainment system can only 4. Select the track. play back .mp3 and .wma files from Connecting a PFD or Zune a USB drive.
  • Page 176: Bluetooth (Overview)

    7-22 Infotainment System Tracks can be searched for by: Shuffle Functionality Phone Playlists* Turn the MENU knob and set Shuffle Songs (Random) to On Bluetooth (Overview) Artists or Off. For vehicles equipped with Albums On: Plays current tracks in random Bluetooth capability, the system Song Titles order.
  • Page 177 Infotainment System 7-23 Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Vehicles with a Bluetooth system (End Call/Mute): Press to The system may not work with can use a Bluetooth capable cell end a call, reject a call, or cancel an all cell phones. See Pairing a phone with a Hands Free Profile to operation.
  • Page 178: Controls)

    7-24 Infotainment System Audio System Bluetooth (Infotainment Pairing Information: Controls) Up to five cell phones can be When using the Bluetooth system, paired to the Bluetooth system. sound comes through the vehicle's For information about how to front audio system speakers and The pairing process is disabled navigate the menu system using overrides the audio system.
  • Page 179 Infotainment System 7-25 4. Select Pair Device (Phone). 6. The system prompts for a name 4. Select Device List. A four digit Personal for the phone and confirms the 5. Select the phone to delete and Identification Number (PIN) name provided. This name is follow the on screen prompts.
  • Page 180 7-26 Infotainment System Making a Call Using To make a call using the Phone Making a Call Book menu: Phone Book 1. Press the button twice. For cell phones that support the 1. Press the button twice. 2. Enter the character sequence. phone book feature, the Bluetooth 2.
  • Page 181 Infotainment System 7-27 Call Waiting Conference Calling Ending a Call Call waiting must be supported on Conference calling and three way Press the MENU knob and the Bluetooth phone and enabled by calling must be supported on the select Hang Up. the wireless service carrier to work.
  • Page 182: Recognition)

    7-28 Infotainment System Only one paired cell phone can Bluetooth (Voice Pairing be connected to the Bluetooth Recognition) A Bluetooth cell phone must be system at a time. paired to the Bluetooth system and Using Voice Recognition If multiple paired cell phones are then connected to the vehicle before within range of the system, the it can be used.
  • Page 183 Infotainment System 7-29 4. Start the pairing process on the Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone cell phone that you want to pair. Phones To connect to a different cell phone, For help with this process, see The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the your cell phone manufacturer's...
  • Page 184 7-30 Infotainment System Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command 3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want to store. After Numbers 1. Press . For vehicles with a each digit is entered, the system The system can store up to navigation system, say Hands repeats back the digit it heard 30 phone numbers as name...
  • Page 185 Infotainment System 7-31 To delete all name tags: Digit Dial: This command allows a If an unwanted number is phone number to be dialed by recognized by the system, say 1. Press . For vehicles with a entering the digits one at a time. Clear at any time to clear the last navigation system, say Hands number.
  • Page 186 7-32 Infotainment System Using the Re dial Command Press again to return to Ending a Call the original call. 1. Press . For vehicles with a Press to end a call. To ignore the incoming call, no navigation system, say Hands Muting a Call action is required.
  • Page 187 Infotainment System 7-33 To Transfer Audio from the To access contacts stored in the Sending a Number or Name Tag Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone cell phone: During a Call During a call with the audio in the 1. Press 1.
  • Page 188 7-34 Infotainment System NOTES...
  • Page 189: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped) Systems G. Rear Window Defogger Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, defrosting, and H. Defog ventilation for the vehicle can be Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Defrost controlled with these systems.
  • Page 190 Climate Controls Driver and Passenger Heated 7 (Floor): Air is directed to the (Recirculation, If Equipped): Seats (If Equipped) floor outlets. Press to turn on the recirculation. An indicator light comes on. Air is G. Rear Window Defogger (Defog): Clears the windows of recirculated inside the vehicle.
  • Page 191: Automatic Climate Control System

    Climate Controls Do not use a razor blade Automatic Climate E. Fan Control or sharp object to clear the inside Control System Driver and Passenger Heated rear window. Do not adhere Seats anything to the defogger grid The heating, cooling, and ventilation G.
  • Page 192 Climate Controls To place the system in automatic MODE (Air Delivery Mode): Press (Defrost): Clears the mode do the following: to change the direction of the windshield of fog or frost more airflow. The current mode appears quickly. Air is directed to the 1.
  • Page 193 Climate Controls Automatic Air Recirculation: Auto Defog: The climate control The rear window defogger When the AUTO indicator light system may have a sensor to turns off automatically after about is on, the air is automatically automatically detect high humidity 10 minutes.
  • Page 194 Climate Controls For vehicles with heated outside The system will default to a heating Air Vents rearview mirrors, they turn on when or cooling mode depending on the Adjustable air vents are in the the rear window defogger button is outside temperature and then go center and on the side of the on and help to clear fog or frost from...
  • Page 195: Passenger Compartment Air Filter

    Climate Controls Operation Tips Maintenance Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from air inlets at the Passenger Compartment base of the windshield that could Air Filter block the flow of air into the vehicle. The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside Use the thumbwheels (B) near the Keep the path under the front...
  • Page 196 Climate Controls NOTES...
  • Page 197 Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting out of Park ..9-21 Object Detection Systems Parking ..... . 9-23 Ultrasonic Parking Assist .
  • Page 198: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving Information Death and injury associated with WARNING (Continued) drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Defensive Driving Driver distraction can cause Alcohol affects four things that collisions resulting in injury or Defensive driving means always anyone needs to drive a vehicle: possible death.
  • Page 199: Control Of A Vehicle

    Driving and Operating Medical research shows that Braking And, of course, actual stopping alcohol in a person's system can distances vary greatly with the See Brake System Warning Light on make crash injuries worse, surface of the road, whether it is page 5 16.
  • Page 200: Steering

    Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the If you turn the steering wheel in If there is a need to reduce speed, vehicle is being driven, brake either direction several times until do it before entering the curve, while normally but do not pump the it stops, or hold the steering wheel the front wheels are straight.
  • Page 201: Off-Road Recovery

    Driving and Operating The vehicle can perform very well recommended 9 and 3 o'clock in emergencies like these. First positions, it can be turned a full apply the brakes. See Braking on 180 degrees very quickly without page 9 3. It is better to remove removing either hand.
  • Page 202: Loss Of Control

    Driving and Operating Loss of Control The three types of skids correspond While driving on a surface with to the vehicle's three control reduced traction, try to avoid Let us review what driving experts systems. In the braking skid, the sudden steering, acceleration, say about what happens when the wheels are not rolling.
  • Page 203: Driving On Wet Roads

    Driving and Operating Driving on Wet Roads There is no hard and fast rule about WARNING (Continued) hydroplaning. The best advice is to Rain and wet roads can reduce slow down when the road is wet. vehicle traction and affect your Flowing or rushing water creates Other Rainy Weather Tips ability to stop and accelerate.
  • Page 204: Highway Hypnosis

    Driving and Operating Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING Always be alert and pay attention to Driving on steep hills or through If you do not shift down, the your surroundings while driving. mountains is different than driving brakes could get so hot that they If you become tired or sleepy, find on flat or rolling terrain.
  • Page 205: Winter Driving

    Driving and Operating Winter Driving Try not to break the fragile traction. WARNING (Continued) If you accelerate too fast, the drive Driving on Snow or Ice wheels will spin and polish the You could crash. Always have the surface under the tires even more. Drive carefully when there is snow engine running and the vehicle or ice between the tires and the...
  • Page 206 9-10 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about vehicle unless there is help nearby. carbon monoxide, see Engine Clear away snow from around If possible, use the Roadside...
  • Page 207: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating 9-11 To save fuel, run the engine for only as little as possible. To prevent WARNING short periods as needed to warm transmission wear, wait until the the vehicle and then shut the engine wheels stop spinning before shifting If the vehicle's tires spin at high off and close the window most of gears.
  • Page 208 9-12 Driving and Operating Two labels on the vehicle Tire and Loading Information number of occupant seating show how much weight it may Label positions (A), and the maximum properly carry, the Tire and vehicle capacity weight (B) in Loading Information label and kilograms and pounds.
  • Page 209 Driving and Operating 9-13 Steps for Determining Correct the amount of available cargo important information on towing Load Limit and luggage load capacity a trailer, towing safety rules, and is 650 lbs (1400 trailering tips. Locate the statement (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). The combined weight of Determine the combined occupants and cargo should...
  • Page 210 9-14 Driving and Operating seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
  • Page 211 Driving and Operating 9-15 and cargo. Never exceed the If you put things inside the WARNING (Continued) GVWR for the vehicle, or the vehicle like suitcases, Gross Axle Weight Rating tools, packages, or anything Never stack heavier (GAWR) for either the front or else they will go as fast as things, like suitcases,...
  • Page 212: Starting And Operating

    9-16 Driving and Operating Starting and Following break in, engine speed and turn it only with your hand. and load can be gradually If the key cannot be turned by Operating increased. hand, see your dealer. The key must be fully extended to Ignition Positions New Vehicle Break-In start the vehicle.
  • Page 213 Driving and Operating 9-17 In an emergency, if the vehicle must To move the key from ACC/ WARNING be shut off while driving: ACCESSORY to LOCK/OFF, push in the key and then turn 1. Brake using a firm and steady Turning off the vehicle while it to LOCK/OFF.
  • Page 214: Starting The Engine

    9-18 Driving and Operating A warning tone sounds when the Manual Transmission The vehicle has a driver door is opened if the ignition Computer-Controlled Cranking The shift lever should be in is still in ACC/ACCESSORY and System. This feature assists in N (Neutral) and the parking brake the key is in the ignition.
  • Page 215: Engine Heater

    Driving and Operating 9-19 Notice: Cranking the engine for gasoline from the engine. Do not the vehicle. An internal thermostat long periods of time, by returning race the engine immediately in the plug-end of the cord will the key to the START position after starting it.
  • Page 216: Retained Accessory

    9-20 Driving and Operating 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded The length of time the heater should Shifting Into Park 110-volt AC outlet. remain plugged in depends on (Automatic Transmission) several factors. Ask a dealer in the area where you will be parking the WARNING WARNING vehicle for the best advice on this.
  • Page 217: Shifting Out Of Park

    Driving and Operating 9-21 2. Hold the button on the shift lever If you have to leave the vehicle with Shifting out of Park and push the lever toward the the engine running, the vehicle must This vehicle is equipped with front of the vehicle into P (Park).
  • Page 218 9-22 Driving and Operating To shift out of P (Park): lever can be moved from the P (Park) position. If the battery has 1. Apply the brake pedal. lost power, the shift lever cannot 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN. be moved from P (Park) unless the shift lock manual release is 3.
  • Page 219: Parking

    Driving and Operating 9-23 Parking Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) If the vehicle has a manual There are holes or openings transmission, before getting out of WARNING in the vehicle body from the vehicle, move the shift lever into damage or after market Engine exhaust contains carbon R (Reverse), and firmly apply the modifications that are not...
  • Page 220: Running The Vehicle While Parked

    9-24 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Follow the proper steps to be WARNING sure the vehicle will not move. While Parked If the vehicle has an automatic It can be dangerous to get out transmission, see Shifting Into It is better not to park with the of the vehicle if the automatic Park (Automatic Transmission) on engine running.
  • Page 221: Automatic Transmission

    Driving and Operating 9-25 Automatic WARNING (Continued) Transmission Do not leave the vehicle when The automatic transmission has a the engine is running unless shift lever located on the console you have to. If you have left the between the seats. engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
  • Page 222 9-26 Driving and Operating If you cannot shift out of P (Park), N (Neutral) only. Also, use Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) ease pressure on the shift lever, N (Neutral) when the vehicle is or N (Neutral) with the engine then push the shift lever all the way being towed.
  • Page 223: Manual Mode

    Driving and Operating 9-27 Notice: If the vehicle seems to Driver Shift Control (DSC) accelerate slowly or not shift allows you to shift an automatic gears when you go faster, and transmission similar to a manual you continue to drive the vehicle transmission.
  • Page 224: Manual Transmission

    9-28 Driving and Operating The transmission will only allow Manual Transmission Notice: Do not rest your foot on you to shift into gears appropriate the clutch pedal while driving or for the vehicle speed and engine while stopped. The pressure can Shift Pattern revolutions per minute (rpm).
  • Page 225 Driving and Operating 9-29 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth) and To stop, let up on the accelerator the ring on the shift lever, and shift 6 (Sixth): Shift into 3 (Third), pedal and press the brake pedal. into R (Reverse). Let up on the 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth) and 6 (Sixth) the Just before the vehicle stops, press clutch pedal slowly while pressing...
  • Page 226: Antilock Brake

    9-30 Driving and Operating Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and there will not be enough time to it becomes necessary to slam on apply the brakes if that vehicle the brakes and continue braking suddenly slows or stops. Always Antilock Brake to avoid a sudden obstacle, a leave enough room up ahead to...
  • Page 227: Parking Brake

    Driving and Operating 9-31 Parking Brake To release the parking brake: Driving with the parking brake applied will cause a warning 1. Hold the brake pedal down. chime to sound and the RELEASE 2. Pull the parking brake handle up PARKING BRAKE message to until you can press the release appear in the DIC.
  • Page 228: Brake Assist

    9-32 Driving and Operating Brake Assist Ride Control Systems This vehicle has a brake assist Traction Control feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle System (TCS) speed in emergency driving The vehicle has a Traction Control conditions.
  • Page 229: Stabilitrak ® System

    Driving and Operating 9-33 If cruise control is being used when comes on and stays on, reset TCS activates, cruise control will the system by: automatically disengage. Press the 1. Stopping the vehicle. cruise control button to reengage when road conditions allow. See 2.
  • Page 230 9-34 Driving and Operating StabiliTrak is on automatically Uplevel and United States) on whenever the vehicle is started. To page 5 27. When this message is assist with directional control of the displayed and/or comes on and vehicle, the system should always stays on, the vehicle is safe to drive be left on.
  • Page 231: Cruise Control

    Driving and Operating 9-35 Cruise Control WARNING With cruise control, the vehicle can Cruise control can be dangerous maintain a speed of about 40 km/h where you cannot drive safely at (25 mph) or more without keeping a steady speed. So, do not use your foot on the accelerator.
  • Page 232 9-36 Driving and Operating To slow down in small amounts, Setting Cruise Control Increasing Speed While Using move the thumbwheel toward Cruise Control If the cruise button is on when not in SET/ briefly. Each time this is use, it could get bumped and go into If the cruise control system is done, the vehicle goes about cruise when not desired.
  • Page 233: Object Detection Systems

    Driving and Operating 9-37 Ending Cruise Control Object Detection WARNING There are three ways to end cruise Systems control: The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system does not To disengage cruise control; Ultrasonic Parking Assist replace driver vision. It cannot step lightly on the brake pedal or For vehicles with the Ultrasonic detect:...
  • Page 234 9-38 Driving and Operating How the System Works To be detected, objects must be at When the System Does Not least 20 cm (8 in) off the ground and Seem to Work Properly URPA comes on automatically below trunk level. Objects must also when the shift lever is moved into If the URPA system does not be within 2.5 m (8 ft) from the rear...
  • Page 235: Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-39 An object was hanging out of the Fuel trunk during the last drive cycle. Once the object is removed, Use of the recommended fuel URPA will return to normal is an important part of the proper operation.
  • Page 236: Gasoline Specifications (U.s. And Canada Only)

    9-40 Driving and Operating Gasoline Specifications California Fuel Fuels in Foreign (U.S. and Canada Only) Requirements Countries At a minimum, gasoline should If the vehicle is certified to meet Never use leaded gasoline or any meet ASTM specification California Emissions Standards, it is other fuel not recommended in the D 4814 in the United States designed to operate on fuels that...
  • Page 237 Driving and Operating 9-41 However, some gasolines contain For customers who do not use Notice: This vehicle was not only the minimum amount of TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline designed for fuel that contains additive required to meet U.S. regularly, one bottle of GM Fuel methanol.
  • Page 238: Filling The Tank

    9-42 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank WARNING Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. Turn off the engine when refueling.
  • Page 239: Filling A Portable Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-43 Notice: If a new fuel cap is WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) needed, be sure to get the right type of cap from your dealer. and is more likely in hot weather. and the vehicle damaged if this The wrong type of fuel cap might Open the fuel cap slowly and wait not fit properly, might cause the...
  • Page 240: General Towing

    9-44 Driving and Operating Towing For information on towing a disabled WARNING (Continued) vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on page 10 81. For information on General Towing Pull a trailer only if all the steps in towing the vehicle behind another Information vehicle such as a motor home, see this section have been followed.
  • Page 241 Driving and Operating 9-45 Vehicles with automatic The following information has Check all trailer hitch parts transmissions can tow in important trailering tips and rules and attachments, safety chains, D (Drive) but M (Manual Mode) for your safety and that of your electrical connectors, lamps, tires, is recommended.
  • Page 242 9-46 Driving and Operating Following Distance Making Turns When towing a trailer, the arrows on the instrument panel flash for turns Stay at least twice as far behind the Notice: Making very sharp turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are vehicle ahead as you would when while trailering could cause the burned out.
  • Page 243 Driving and Operating 9-47 When towing at high altitude on Parking on Hills 3. When the wheel chocks are in steep uphill grades, consider the place, release the brake pedal following: Engine coolant will boil at until the chocks absorb the load. WARNING a lower temperature than at normal 4.
  • Page 244: Trailer Towing (Except Fuel Economy Model)

    9-48 Driving and Operating Maintenance When Trailer Trailer Towing (Except See Weight of the Trailer Tongue later in this section for more Towing Fuel Economy Model) information. The vehicle needs service more Before pulling a trailer, there are Maximum trailer weight is often when pulling a trailer.
  • Page 245: Towing Equipment

    Driving and Operating 9-49 If there are a lot of options, After loading the trailer, weigh Towing Equipment equipment, passengers or cargo in the trailer and then the tongue, Hitches the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue separately, to see if the weights are weight the vehicle can carry, which proper.
  • Page 246: Conversions And Add-Ons

    9-50 Driving and Operating Safety Chains Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12 volt battery, even if the Always attach chains between the Add-Ons vehicle is not operating. vehicle and the trailer. Cross the The vehicle has an airbag system. safety chains under the tongue Add-On Electrical Before attempting to add anything...
  • Page 247: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Hydraulic Clutch ... . 10-14 Headlamp Aiming Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..10-14 Headlamp Aiming ..10-28 Cooling System .
  • Page 248: General Information

    10-2 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Wheel Replacement ..10-59 General Information Tire Chains ....10-60 Tires ......10-40 For service and parts needs, If a Tire Goes Flat .
  • Page 249: California Proposition

    Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition Accessories and GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other 65 Warning Modifications systems on the vehicle. Your GM dealer can accessorize the vehicle Most motor vehicles, including this Adding non dealer accessories or using genuine GM Accessories.
  • Page 250: Vehicle Checks

    10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service Hood work, use the proper service To open the hood: manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own about how to service the vehicle Service Work than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information WARNING...
  • Page 251 Vehicle Care 10-5 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 from the slot on the underside of the hood and return the prop to its retainer.
  • Page 252 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 1.4 L L4 Engine...
  • Page 253 Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on E. Remote Negative (-) Terminal. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. page 10 14. See Jump Starting on See Jump Starting on page 10 78. page 10 78. B. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Checking Engine Oil under Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir.
  • Page 254 10-8 Vehicle Care 1.8 L L4 Engine...
  • Page 255: Engine Oil

    Vehicle Care 10-9 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Remote Positive (+) Terminal. Checking Engine Oil and page 10 14. See Jump Starting on When to Add Engine Oil in page 10 78. this section. B. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Compartment Fuse Change the engine oil at the Engine Oil on page 10 9.
  • Page 256 10-10 Vehicle Care Checking the oil level too soon Notice: Do not add too much oil. Selecting the Right Engine Oil after engine shutoff will not Oil levels above or below the Selecting the right engine oil provide an accurate oil level acceptable operating range depends on both the proper oil reading.
  • Page 257 Vehicle Care 10-11 Notice: Use only engine oil Use of oils that do not meet the that is approved to the dexos dexos specification, however, may specification or an equivalent result in reduced performance under engine oil of the appropriate certain circumstances.
  • Page 258: Engine Oil Life System

    10-12 Vehicle Care An oil of this viscosity grade your skin for very long. Clean your indicated can vary considerably. For will provide easier cold starting skin and nails with soap and water, the oil life system to work properly, for the engine at extremely low or a good hand cleaner.
  • Page 259: Automatic Transmission

    Vehicle Care 10-13 If the system is ever reset Be careful not to reset the oil life transmission fluid. Because this accidentally, the oil must be display accidentally at any time procedure is difficult, this should changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) other than after the oil is changed.
  • Page 260: Hydraulic Clutch

    10-14 Vehicle Care Hydraulic Clutch How to Check and Add Fluid When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Visually check the brake/clutch fluid For vehicles with a manual reservoir to make sure the fluid level Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the transmission, it is not necessary to is at the MIN (minimum) line on the scheduled maintenance intervals...
  • Page 261 Vehicle Care 10-15 To inspect or replace the engine air 1.8 L L4 Engine WARNING cleaner/filter: 1.4 L L4 Engine Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires.
  • Page 262: Cooling System

    10-16 Vehicle Care Cooling System Notice: Using coolant other than WARNING ® DEX-COOL can cause premature The cooling system allows the engine, heater core, or radiator An electric engine cooling fan engine to maintain the correct corrosion. In addition, the engine under the hood can start up even working temperature.
  • Page 263 Vehicle Care 10-17 What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Never dispose of engine coolant drinkable water and DEX-COOL by putting it in the trash, pouring coolant. If using this mixture, it on the ground, or into sewers, WARNING nothing else needs to be added.
  • Page 264 10-18 Vehicle Care The coolant surge tank is located WARNING WARNING in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle. See Steam and scalding liquids from a Adding only plain water or some Engine Compartment Overview on hot cooling system can blow out other liquid to the cooling system page 10 6 for more information on and burn you badly.
  • Page 265 Vehicle Care 10-19 surge tank pressure cap and By this time, the coolant level WARNING upper radiator hose, is no inside the coolant surge tank longer hot. may be lower. If the level is You can be burned if you spill lower, add more of the proper Turn the pressure cap slowly coolant on hot engine parts.
  • Page 266: Engine Overheating

    10-20 Vehicle Care Engine Overheating If Steam is Coming from the If No Steam is Coming from Engine Compartment the Engine Compartment The vehicle has several indicators If an engine overheat warning is to warn of engine overheating. WARNING displayed but no steam can be seen There is an engine coolant or heard, the problem may not be temperature gauge on the vehicle...
  • Page 267: Overheated Engine Protection

    Vehicle Care 10-21 If the temperature overheat gauge Overheated Engine The engine oil will be severely is no longer in the overheat zone or degraded. Repair the cause of Protection an overheat warning no longer coolant loss, change the oil and Operating Mode displays, the vehicle can be driven.
  • Page 268: Brakes

    10-22 Vehicle Care Fill the washer fluid tank Adding Washer Fluid WARNING only three-quarters full when it is very cold. This The brake wear warning sound allows for fluid expansion means that soon the brakes will if freezing occurs, which not work well.
  • Page 269: Brake Adjustment

    Vehicle Care 10-23 If the vehicle has rear drum brakes, Brake Adjustment Brake Fluid they do not have wear indicators, Every time the brakes are applied, but if a rear brake rubbing noise is with or without the vehicle moving, heard, have the rear brake linings the brakes adjust for wear.
  • Page 270 10-24 Vehicle Care A fluid leak in the brake/clutch Checking Brake Fluid Always clean the brake/clutch fluid hydraulic system can also cause reservoir cap and the area around The brake/clutch fluid can be a low fluid level. Have the brake/ the cap before removing it.
  • Page 271: Battery

    Vehicle Care 10-25 If brake fluid is spilled Vehicle Storage Starter Switch Check on the vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish can WARNING WARNING be damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on the Batteries have acid that can burn When you are doing this vehicle.
  • Page 272: Function Check

    10-26 Vehicle Care 3. For automatic transmission Automatic Transmission 3. With the engine off, turn the vehicles, try to start the engine ignition on, but do not start the Shift Lock Control in each gear. The vehicle engine. Without applying the Function Check should start only in P (Park) or regular brake, try to move the...
  • Page 273: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check

    Vehicle Care 10-27 To check the P (Park) Park Brake and P (Park) be covered by your warranty. mechanism's holding ability: Do not allow the wiper blade Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift arm to touch the windshield. to P (Park). Then release the To replace the windshield wiper parking brake followed by the WARNING...
  • Page 274: Windshield Replacement

    10-28 Vehicle Care 3. With the latch open, pull the Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement wiper blade down toward the Headlamp aim has been preset at For the proper type of replacement windshield far enough to release the factory and should need no bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on it from the J-hooked end of the further adjustment.
  • Page 275 Vehicle Care 10-29 High Beam Headlamp/ 3. Disconnect the wiring harness Parking/Turn Signal Lamp connector from the bulb (C) Low Beam Headlamp and DRL 1. Open the hood. See Hood on by pressing the connector page 10 4. 1. Open the hood. See Hood on release (B) and pulling page 10 4.
  • Page 276: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, And Back-Up Lamps

    10-30 Vehicle Care Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps 3. Remove the bulb (A) from the 2. Remove the trunk deck trim bulb socket. cover (A). 4. Install the new bulb in the bulb 3. Remove the bulb socket (B) by socket.
  • Page 277 Vehicle Care 10-31 Stoplamp/Taillamp, Turn Signal, Back up, and Sidemarker Lamp 1. Open the trunk. A. Back-up Lamp 4. Remove the bulb from the socket (A). B. Stop Lamp/Taillamp 5. Install the new bulb in the bulb C. Turn Signal Lamp socket.
  • Page 278 10-32 Vehicle Care A. Sidemarker Lamp 3. Remove the two screws, which 4. Remove the taillamp assembly secure the taillamp assembly. by pulling it straight back until B. Turn Signal Lamp the two posts disengage from C. Stop Lamp/Taillamp the grommets. D.
  • Page 279: License Plate Lamp

    Vehicle Care 10-33 8. Install the taillamp assembly and Replacement Bulbs tighten the two screws. Bulb Exterior Lamp 9. Close the two screw covers. Number Back-Up Lamp 921K License Plate Lamp Front and Rear To replace the license plate Sidemarker Lamp lamp bulb: Front Parking/Turn 7444NA...
  • Page 280: Overload

    10-34 Vehicle Care Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers An electrical overload may cause Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have Overload protected from short circuits by a the headlamp wiring checked right...
  • Page 281: Engine Compartment Fuse Block

    Vehicle Care 10-35 Engine Compartment Fuse Block To remove the fuse block cover, squeeze the clips and swing it up. Engine Compartment Fuse Block Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the The vehicle may not be equipped Mini Fuses Usage vehicle may damage it.
  • Page 282 10-36 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Canister Vent Fuel Pump Cooling Fan Solenoid Not Used Lambda Sensor Ignition Not Used Fog Lights Not Used Antilock Brake Not Used Fuel Injection System Not Used Fuel Injection/ Body Control Horn Ignition System...
  • Page 283 Vehicle Care 10-37 Mini Fuses Usage J Case Usage Micro Usage Fuses Relays Rear Window Sensor Not Used A/C Clutch Air Quality Sensor Front Power Starter Solenoid Windows Rear Fog Lamp Front Wiper Speed Electronic Rear Washer Front Wiper On Vacuum Pump Fuel System Control Not Used...
  • Page 284: Instrument Panel Fuse Block

    10-38 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse HC Relays Usage Block Cooling Fan K2 Cooling Fan K1 Mini Relays Usage Ignition 87 Main Ignition 15 Not Used Not Used The instrument panel fuse block is in the driver side of instrument panel.
  • Page 285 Vehicle Care 10-39 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Infotainment Body Control Instrument Cluster System/Hands free Module Ignition/Electronic Phone Interior Fan Key System Not Used Not Used Body Control Body Control Module Power Seat Module Body Control Diagnostic Infotainment System Module Connector Information Display/...
  • Page 286: Tires

    10-40 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose the Improperly repaired tires same danger as overloaded can cause a crash. Only the Every new GM vehicle has tires. The resulting crash dealer or an authorized tire high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury.
  • Page 287: Low-Profile Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-41 Winter tires, in general, are Winter tires with the same speed Notice: Low profile tires are designed for increased traction on rating as the original equipment tires more susceptible to damage snow and ice covered roads. With may not be available for H, V, W, Y, from road hazards or curb winter tires, there may be decreased...
  • Page 288: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    10-42 Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the Tire Identification Number Tire Size illustration later in this (TIN). The TIN shows the Useful information about a tire section for more detail. manufacturer and plant code, is molded into its sidewall. tire size, and date the tire was (B) TPC Spec (Tire The examples show a typical...
  • Page 289 Vehicle Care 10-43 and gone flat. If the vehicle (E) Tire Inflation has a compact spare tire, temporary use tire or compact see Compact Spare Tire on spare tire should be inflated page 10 77 and If a Tire Goes to 420 kPa (60 psi).
  • Page 290: Tire Designations

    10-44 Vehicle Care Tire Designations (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit is certified to carry. The speed number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a Tire Size height to width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load. For example, if the tire size The following is an example Tire Terminology and...
  • Page 291 Vehicle Care 10-45 Belt A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight cords that is located between oil, and coolant, but without Rating for the rear axle. See the plies and the tread. Cords passengers and cargo.
  • Page 292 10-46 Vehicle Care Maximum Load Rating model name molding that is Sidewall The portion of a tire load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same between the tread and the bead. maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall Speed Rating pressure for that tire.
  • Page 293: Tire Pressure

    Vehicle Care 10-47 Premature or UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Vehicle Placard A label irregular wear. Grading Standards) A tire permanently attached to a information system that vehicle showing the vehicle Poor handling. provides consumers with capacity weight and the Reduced fuel economy. ratings for a tire's traction, original equipment tire size Overinflated tires, or tires...
  • Page 294: System

    10-48 Vehicle Care For additional information How to Check Re check the tire pressure with regarding how much weight the tire gauge. Use a good quality pocket-type the vehicle can carry, and an gauge to check tire pressure. Return the valve caps on the example of the Tire and Loading Proper tire inflation cannot be valve stems to prevent leaks...
  • Page 295 Vehicle Care 10-49 tire inflation pressure label, you Please note that the TPMS is variety of reasons, including the should determine the proper tire not a substitute for proper tire installation of replacement or inflation pressure for those tires.) maintenance, and it is the driver's alternate tires or wheels on the responsibility to maintain correct tire vehicle that prevent the TPMS from...
  • Page 296: Operation

    10-50 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor If the warning light comes on, stop A Tire and Loading Information as soon as possible and inflate the label shows the size of the original Operation tires to the recommended pressure equipment tires and the correct shown on the Tire and Loading inflation pressure for the tires when This vehicle may have a Tire...
  • Page 297 Vehicle Care 10-51 Replacement tires or wheels do Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits TPMS sensor. The malfunction not match the original equipment use a GM-approved liquid tire light and DIC message should tires or wheels. Tires and wheels sealant. Using non-approved tire go off after the road tire is other than those recommended sealants could damage the TPMS...
  • Page 298 10-52 Vehicle Care TPMS Sensor Matching The TPMS sensor matching 7. Start with the driver side process is: front tire. Process 1. Set the parking brake. 8. Place the relearn tool against Each TPMS sensor has a unique the tire sidewall, near the valve identification code.
  • Page 299: Tire Inspection

    Vehicle Care 10-53 The tire has a bump, bulge, 12. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. Also check for damaged tires or or split. wheels. See When It Is Time for 13. Set all four tires to the New Tires on page 10 54 and recommended air pressure The tire has a puncture, cut, Wheel Replacement on...
  • Page 300: When It Is Time For New

    10-54 Vehicle Care Adjust the front and rear tires When It Is Time for New WARNING to the recommended inflation Tires pressure on the Tire and Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Factors such as maintenance, Loading Information label after parts to which it is fastened, can temperatures, driving speeds, the tires have been rotated See...
  • Page 301: Buying New Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-55 The rubber in tires ages over time. Parking for an extended period GM's exclusive TPC Spec This also applies for the spare tire, can cause flat spots on the tires system considers over a if the vehicle has one, even if it is that may result in vibrations while dozen critical specifications that never used.
  • Page 302 10-56 Vehicle Care Braking and handling If the vehicle tires must be WARNING performance may be adversely replaced with a tire that does affected if all the tires are not not have a TPC Spec number, Mixing tires of different sizes, replaced at the same time.
  • Page 303: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Vehicle Care 10-57 Different Size Tires and (NHTSA), which grades tires WARNING (Continued) by treadwear, traction, and Wheels temperature performance. This developed for the vehicle, and If wheels or tires are installed that applies only to vehicles sold in have them properly installed by are a different size than the original the United States.
  • Page 304 10-58 Vehicle Care All Passenger Car Tires Must Traction AA, A, B, C tested under controlled Conform to Federal Safety conditions on a specified The traction grades, from Requirements In Addition To indoor laboratory test wheel. highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, These Grades.
  • Page 305: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    Vehicle Care 10-59 Wheel Alignment and Tire Your dealer will know the kind of Notice: The wrong wheel can wheel that is needed. also cause problems with Balance bearing life, brake cooling, Each new wheel should have the speedometer or odometer The tires and wheels were aligned same load-carrying capacity, calibration, headlamp aim,...
  • Page 306: Tire Chains

    10-60 Vehicle Care Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING It is unusual for a tire to blowout WARNING Driving on a flat tire will cause while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire. are maintained properly. If air goes Do not use tire chains.
  • Page 307 Vehicle Care 10-61 This vehicle may come with a jack, WARNING WARNING spare tire, and wheel block(s) or a tire sealant and compressor kit. To Lifting a vehicle and getting Changing a tire can be use the jacking equipment to under it to do maintenance or dangerous.
  • Page 308: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    10-62 Vehicle Care When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), Tire Sealant and WARNING use the following example as a Compressor Kit guide to assist in the placement of Overinflating a tire could the wheel blocks (A). cause the tire to rupture and WARNING you or others could be injured.
  • Page 309 Vehicle Care 10-63 If this vehicle has a tire sealant and The kit includes: Tire Sealant compressor kit, there may not be a Read and follow the safe handling spare tire, tire changing equipment, instructions on the label adhered to and on some vehicles there may not the sealant canister.
  • Page 310 10-64 Vehicle Care Using the Tire Sealant If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 4. Remove the valve stem cap and wheel damage by driving slowly from the flat tire by turning it and Compressor Kit to to a level place. Turn on the hazard counterclockwise.
  • Page 311 Vehicle Care 10-65 8. Press the on/off (D) button to The pressure gauge (E) may The tire is not sealed and turn the tire sealant and read higher than the actual tire will continue to leak air until compressor kit on. pressure while the compressor the vehicle is driven and the is on.
  • Page 312 10-66 Vehicle Care 18. Stop at a safe location and 19. Wipe off any sealant from the check the tire pressure. Refer wheel, tire or vehicle. to Steps 1 through 11 under 20. Dispose of the used sealant Using the Tire Sealant and canister (B) and sealant/air Compressor Kit without hose (G) assembly at a local...
  • Page 313: Not Punctured

    Vehicle Care 10-67 Using the Tire Sealant and See If a Tire Goes Flat on 7. Attach the air only hose (F) onto page 10 60 for other important the tire valve stem and press the Compressor Kit without safety warnings. lever down to secure it.
  • Page 314 10-68 Vehicle Care 11. Inflate the tire to the 13. Unplug the power plug (C) from Removal and Installation of the recommended inflation the accessory power outlet in Sealant Canister pressure using the pressure the vehicle. To remove the sealant canister: gauge (E).
  • Page 315: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    Vehicle Care 10-69 To install a new sealant canister: To remove the kit: 1. Align the sealant/air hose (G) 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on with the slot in the air page 2 8. compressor. 2. Push the sealant canister (B) down and turn it clockwise.
  • Page 316: Tire Changing

    10-70 Vehicle Care Tire Changing the tool bag containing the wheel wrench and wheel Removing the Spare Tire and blocks (C), and the spare Tools tire (D). To access the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2 8.
  • Page 317 Vehicle Care 10-71 Removing the Flat Tire and If needed, finish loosening them with your fingers. The plastic nut Installing the Spare Tire caps will not come off. This vehicle may have aluminum If needed, use the flat end of the wheels with exposed wheel nuts.
  • Page 318 10-72 Vehicle Care 6. Place the jack under the vehicle. 7. 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, attach the jack lift-assist tool by placing the hex of the jack lift-assist tool over the hex head...
  • Page 319 Vehicle Care 10-73 WARNING Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
  • Page 320 10-74 Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) an emergency, a cloth or a paper towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt. Make sure the jack lift head 10. Remove all of the wheel nuts. notch is placed in the flange 11.
  • Page 321 Vehicle Care 10-75 WARNING WARNING (Continued) Never use oil or grease on bolts after replacing. Follow the torque or nuts because the nuts might specification supplied by the come loose. The vehicle's wheel aftermarket manufacturer when could fall off, causing a crash. using accessory locking wheel nuts.
  • Page 322 10-76 Vehicle Care Notice: Wheel covers will not fit on the vehicle's compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, the cover or the spare could be damaged. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools WARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other...
  • Page 323: Compact Spare Tire

    Vehicle Care 10-77 7. Turn the retainer nut clockwise If this vehicle has a compact spare Notice: When the compact until tight. tire, it was fully inflated when the spare is installed, do not take vehicle was new; however, it can the vehicle through an automatic 8.
  • Page 324: Jump Starting

    10-78 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps Connect to a spot as far away could result in costly damage to from the discharged battery as For more information about the the vehicle that would not be possible. vehicle battery, see Battery on covered by the warranty.
  • Page 325 Vehicle Care 10-79 on page 9 20 with an automatic WARNING WARNING transmission, or Parking on page 9 23 with a manual Using a match near a battery can Fans or other moving engine transmission. cause battery gas to explode. parts can injure you badly.
  • Page 326 10-80 Vehicle Care 7. Connect one end of the black To disconnect the jumper cables negative ( ) cable to the from both vehicles: negative ( ) terminal of the 1. Disconnect the black good battery (C). negative ( ) cable from the 8.
  • Page 327: Towing The Vehicle

    Vehicle Care 10-81 Towing Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle Towing towing: Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing refers to The towing capacity of the towing the vehicle behind another To avoid damage, the towing vehicle.
  • Page 328 10-82 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing Dinghy Towing 4. To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is (With Automatic Transmission) (With Manual Transmission) being towed, remove fuse 22, 23, 24, and 25 from the instrument panel fuse block. See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 10 38 for more information.
  • Page 329: Appearance Care

    Vehicle Care 10-83 Dolly Towing 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a Appearance Care straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for Exterior Care towing. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ 5. Remove the key from the ignition. Lenses 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap 7.
  • Page 330 10-84 Vehicle Care Always use waxes and polishes that To keep the paint finish looking Notice: Certain cleaners contain are non-abrasive and made for a new, keep the vehicle garaged or chemicals that can damage the basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. covered whenever possible. emblems or nameplates on the vehicle.
  • Page 331 Vehicle Care 10-85 Rinse the vehicle well, before Shutter System Wheels and Trim Aluminum washing and after, to remove all or Chrome cleaning agents completely. If they The vehicle may have either are allowed to dry on the surface, aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. they could stain.
  • Page 332 10-86 Vehicle Care Notice: Using strong soaps, Use chrome polish only on Windshield and Wiper Blades chemicals, abrasive polishes, chrome-plated wheels, but avoid Clean the outside of the windshield cleaners, brushes, or cleaners any painted surface of the wheel, with glass cleaner. that contain acid on aluminum or and buff off immediately after Clean the rubber blades using a lint...
  • Page 333 Vehicle Care 10-87 Tires Finish Damage Lubricate Body Components Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to Any stone chips, fractures, or deep Lubricate all key lock cylinders, clean the tires. scratches in the finish should be hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and repaired right away.
  • Page 334: Interior Care

    10-88 Vehicle Care Chemical Paint Spotting Remove dust from small buttons on the label. While cleaning the and knobs with a small brush with interior, maintain adequate Some weather and atmospheric soft bristles. ventilation by opening the doors conditions can create a chemical and windows.
  • Page 335 Vehicle Care 10-89 Do not heavily saturate the To clean: A paper towel can be used to blot upholstery while cleaning. excess moisture from the fabric or 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white carpet after the cleaning process. Cleaners that contain solvents cloth with water or club soda.
  • Page 336 10-90 Vehicle Care to preserve and protect leather use silicone or wax-based products, Care of Safety Belts may permanently change the or those containing organic solvents Keep belts clean and dry. appearance and feel of the leather to clean the interior because they and are not recommended.
  • Page 337: Floor Mats

    Vehicle Care 10-91 Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the proper floor mat usage: Floor Mats The original equipment floor WARNING Pull up on the rear of the floor mat mats were designed for your to unlock each retainer and remove. If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle.
  • Page 338 10-92 Vehicle Care NOTES...
  • Page 339: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Because of all the different ways people use vehicles, maintenance Maintenance Maintenance needs vary. The vehicle might need intervals, checks, inspections, more frequent checks and services. recommended fluids, and Please read the information under lubricants are necessary to keep Scheduled Maintenance.
  • Page 340: Scheduled Maintenance

    11-2 Service and Maintenance Use the recommended fuel. The proper replacement parts, Scheduled See Recommended Fuel on fluids, and lubricants to use are Maintenance page 9 39. listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 6 and When the Change Engine Oil WARNING Maintenance Replacement Parts on Soon Message Displays...
  • Page 341 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Body hinges and latches, system whenever the oil is Worn or damaged wiper blade key lock cylinders, and folding changed. See Engine Oil Life replacement. See Wiper Blade seat hardware lubrication. See System on page 10 12. Replacement on page 10 27.
  • Page 342 11-4 Service and Maintenance Accelerator pedal check for Additional Required Services Once a Month damage, high effort, or binding. Tire inflation check. See Tire Every 12 000 km/7,500 Mi Replace if needed. Pressure on page 10 47. Rotate tires. Tires should be If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant Tire wear inspection.
  • Page 343 Service and Maintenance 11-5 First Engine Oil Change After for taxi, police, or delivery First Engine Oil Change After Every 40 000 km/25,000 Mi service. See Automatic Every 160 000 km/100,000 Mi Transmission Fluid on Passenger compartment Automatic transmission fluid page 10 13.
  • Page 344: Lubricants, And Parts

    11-6 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification Engine Oil mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos certification mark of the proper viscosity grade.
  • Page 345 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723) Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Release Pawl Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Hood, Door, and Folding Seat Hinges Canada 10953474).
  • Page 346: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    11-8 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified here by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 1.4L L4 Engine 13272719 AC3144C 1.8L L4 Engine 13272720 AC3145C Engine Oil Filter...
  • Page 347: Maintenance Records

    Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 348 11-10 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 349 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 350 11-12 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 351: Technical Data

    Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN Vehicle Identification is the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
  • Page 352: Vehicle Data

    12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 6 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood.
  • Page 353 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Fuel Tank Fuel Economy Model with (MH8) Automatic Transmission 59.0 L 15.6 gal Fuel Economy Model with (MF3) Manual Transmission 48.0 L 12.6 gal Except Fuel Economy Model 59.0 L 15.6 gal Transmission Fluid Automatic 6 Speed 4.0 L...
  • Page 354: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 1.8L L4 Engine (with Air 1.8L L4 Engine (without Air Conditioning) Conditioning) 1.4L L4 Engine...
  • Page 355: Customer Information

    Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-14...
  • Page 356 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, case will generally be heard within member of dealership management, remember that your concern will 40 days. If you do not agree with the it appears your concern cannot be...
  • Page 357: Customer Assistance

    Two, General Motors of Canada Communication Centre, assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-3777 (English), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, participation in a no-charge 1-800-263-7854 (French), the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
  • Page 358: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    13-4 Customer Information From Puerto Rico: Mexico, Central America, and Online Owner Center Caribbean Islands/Countries 1-800-496-9992 (English) Chevrolet Owner Center (U.S.) (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) www.chevyownercenter.com Virgin Islands) From U.S. Virgin Islands: Information and services General Motors de Mexico, S. de...
  • Page 359: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program

    Here are a few of the valuable GM Mobility tools and services you will have Reimbursement Program Chevrolet www.chevrolet.com access to: Chevrolet Merchandise My Showroom: Find and save www.chevymall.com information on vehicles and Help Center www.chevrolet.com/ current offers in your area.
  • Page 360: Program

    13-6 Customer Information Location of the vehicle. Roadside Assistance Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to Model, year, color, and license Program limit services or payment to an plate number of the vehicle. owner or driver if they decide the For U.S.
  • Page 361 Customer Information 13-7 Flat Tire Change: Service to Trip Interruption Benefits Services Specific to change a flat tire with the spare and Assistance: Must be Canadian-Purchased Vehicles tire. The spare tire, if equipped, over 250 kilometers from Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement must be in good condition and where your trip was started to is approximately $5 Canadian.
  • Page 362: Program

    13-8 Customer Information Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Appointments Program Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership if you are unable to wait, GM helps service, contact your dealer and experience, we and our participating to minimize inconvenience by request an appointment.
  • Page 363 Customer Information 13-9 Public Transportation or Fuel Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Reimbursement Information Your dealer may arrange to provide If the vehicle requires overnight you with a courtesy rental vehicle or All program options, such as shuttle warranty repairs, and public reimburse you for a rental vehicle service, may not be available at transportation is used instead of...
  • Page 364: Collision Damage Repair

    13-10 Customer Information Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment parts perform properly in subsequent may also be used for repair. These collisions. Aftermarket parts are not If the vehicle is involved in a parts are typically removed from covered by the GM New Vehicle collision and it is damaged, have vehicles that were total losses in Limited Warranty, and any vehicle...
  • Page 365 Customer Information 13-11 Insuring the Vehicle If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: company may require you to have Driver name, address, and Protect your investment in the GM insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. vehicle with comprehensive and Genuine GM Original Equipment collision insurance coverage.
  • Page 366: Service Publications Ordering Information

    13-12 Customer Information Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Repair Process you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that Owner Information...
  • Page 367: Reporting Safety Defects

    Customer Information 13-13 Current and Past Models Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual Technical Service Bulletins and Defects problems between you, your Manuals are available for current dealer, or General Motors. and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects To contact NHTSA, you may ORDER TOLL FREE: to the United States...
  • Page 368: Government

    Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: information about the vehicle s immediately, and notify General Chevrolet Motor Division performance and how it is driven. Motors of Canada Limited. Call Chevrolet Customer For example, the vehicle uses...
  • Page 369: Event Data Recorders

    Customer Information 13-15 Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better GM will not access this data or understanding of the circumstances share it with others except: with the This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur. consent of the vehicle owner or, Recorder (EDR).
  • Page 370: Onstar

    13-16 Customer Information ® OnStar Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement If the vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that may also record data in crash or vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that near crash like situations.
  • Page 371 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ..... 10-83 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-32 Interior .
  • Page 372 INDEX Bulb Replacement ... . 10-33 Carbon Monoxide Headlamp Aiming ... 10-28 Engine Exhaust ....9-23 Battery .
  • Page 373 INDEX Cigarette Lighter ....5-6 Coolant Circuit Breakers ....10-34 Engine ..... . 10-16 Damage Repair, Collision .
  • Page 374 INDEX Driving Engine Equipment, Towing ... . 9-49 Characteristics and Air Cleaner/Filter ... 10-14 Event Data Recorders ..13-15 Towing Tips .
  • Page 375 INDEX Front Seats Adjustment ....3-3 Gasoline Hazard Warning Flashers ..6-4 Heated ......3-7 Specifications .
  • Page 376 INDEX High-Beam On Light ... 5-21 LATCH System Highway Hypnosis ....9-8 Replacing Parts after a Key and Lock Messages ..5-29 Hill and Mountain Roads .
  • Page 377 INDEX Lights (cont.) Messages (cont.) Ride Control System ..5-30 High/Low Beam Changer ..6-2 Maintenance Low Fuel Warning ... .5-20 Security .
  • Page 378 INDEX Outlets Personalization Power ......5-5 Vehicle ..... . .5-33 Navigation Overheated Engine Phone...
  • Page 379 INDEX Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Roof System ......2-3 Sunroof ..... . .2-17 Radio Frequency Remote Vehicle Start .
  • Page 380 i-10 INDEX Sealant Kit, Tire ....10-62 Service (cont.) Start Vehicle, Remote ..2-5 Publications Ordering Seats Starter Switch Check ..10-25 Adjustment, Front .
  • Page 381 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont.) Traction Rotation ....10-53 Control System (TCS) ..9-32 Tachometer ..... 5-9 Sealant and Control System (TCS)/ Taillamps...
  • Page 382 i-12 INDEX Vehicle Care Wheels Storing the Tire Sealant Alignment and Tire Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-37 and Compressor Kit ..10-69 Balance ....10-59 Uniform Tire Quality Tire Pressure .

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