Page 1: Table Of Contents
2009 Buick Enclave Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Storage Areas ....2-49 Bulb Replacement ..5-33 ....... 1-1 System Sunroof ......2-54 Windshield Head Restraints ....1-2 Replacement ..... 5-36 ....3-1 Instrument Panel Front Seats ....1-3 Windshield Wiper Blade...
Page 2: Canadian Owners
ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute page number where it can be found. P.O. Box 07130 the name “General Motors of Detroit, MI 48207 Canada Limited” for Buick Motor Division wherever it appears in this 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com manual. Litho in U.S.A.
Page 3: Vehicle Symbols
Preface Safety Warnings and Vehicle Symbols CAUTION Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead These mean there is something of text. Symbols are shown along that could hurt you or other with the text describing the operation people.
Page 4 Preface Vehicle Symbol Chart : Engine Coolant Temperature : Power Here are some additional symbols : Exterior Lamps : Remote Vehicle Start that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more > : Fog Lamps : Safety Belt Reminders information on the symbol, refer to the index.
Page 5 Seats and Restraint System Seats and Safety Belts Airbag System Airbag System ....1-45 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone .....1-12 Where Are the Airbags? ..1-47 Restraint System How to Wear Safety When Should an Airbag Belts Properly ....1-16 Inﬂate? ......1-49 Lap-Shoulder Belt ....1-20 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ......1-50...
Page 6: Seats And Restraint System
Seats and Restraint System Head Restraints The vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head restraints in all outboard seating positions. CAUTION 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 7: Front Seats
Seats and Restraint System Front Seats If the vehicle has power seats, Manual Lumbar the controls are located on the outboard side of the seats. Power Seats Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the power seat adjustment control (A) forward or rearward. The vehicle may have additional features to adjust the power seat: •...
Page 8: Power Lumbar
Seats and Restraint System Power Lumbar Heated Seats If the vehicle has remote vehicle start and is started using the remote If the seats have power lumbar, On vehicles with heated front seats, keyless entry transmitter, the front the controls used to operate this the controls are located on the center heated seats will be turned on to feature are located on the outboard...
Page 9: Memory Seat And Mirrors
Seats and Restraint System medium, and low and to turn the Memory Seat and Mirrors A second seating and mirror cooled seat off. Indicator bars next to position can be programmed by On vehicles with the memory the symbol designate the level of repeating the above steps and package, the controls are located cooling selected: three for high,...
Page 10: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraint System If something has blocked the Reclining Seatbacks driver seat while recalling a memory Manual Reclining Seatbacks position, the driver seat recall may stop working. If this happens, remove the obstruction and press CAUTION the appropriate control for the area that is not recalling for two seconds.
Page 11 Seats and Restraint System To return the seatback to an upright CAUTION position: 1. Lift the lever without applying Sitting in a reclined position when pressure to the seatback and the vehicle is in motion can be the seatback will return to dangerous.
Page 12: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraint System Rear Seats Entering and Exiting the Third Row Rear Seat Operation CAUTION Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position.
Page 13 Seats and Restraint System 4. Ensure that the safety belt is 5. Push and pull on the seatback 3. Pull forward on the reclining unfastened and in the stowed and seat cushion to make sure seatback strap (B) and push position.
Page 14: Third Row Seats
1-10 Seats and Restraint System Third Row Seats To fold the seatback: 1. Remove anything on or under the seat. CAUTION Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or pushed forward in the entry position, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 15 Seats and Restraint System 1-11 To return the seatback to the Removing the Third Row CAUTION seating position: Seats 1. Raise the seatback into place by 1. Remove the cargo management A safety belt that is improperly using the pullstrap from the rear system, if it is in the vehicle.
Page 16: Safety Belts
1-12 Seats and Restraint System 5. Remove the seat by tilting it 2. Place the seat on the vehicle Safety Belts slightly upward, and then ﬂoor so that the front seat pulling it out of the rear of the hooks are on the vehicle bars. Safety Belts: They Are vehicle in one motion.
Page 17 Seats and Restraint System 1-13 In most states and in all Canadian Why Safety Belts Work CAUTION provinces, the law requires When you ride in or on anything, wearing safety belts. Here is why: you go as fast as it goes. It is extremely dangerous to ride You never know if you will be in a cargo area, inside or outside...
Page 18 1-14 Seats and Restraint System Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the The person keeps going until vehicle. The rider does not stop. stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 19 Seats and Restraint System 1-15 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is...
Page 20: How To Wear Safety Belts
1-16 Seats and Restraint System How to Wear Safety Belts Occupants who are not buckled up If I am a good driver, and I can be thrown out of the vehicle never drive far from home, why Properly in a crash. And they can strike should I wear safety belts? This section is only for people of others in the vehicle who are...
Page 21 Seats and Restraint System 1-17 In a crash, this applies force to the What is wrong with this? What is wrong with this? strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen.
Page 22 1-18 Seats and Restraint System What is wrong with this? What is wrong with this? What is wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong The belt is over an armrest. The shoulder belt is worn under buckle. the arm.
Page 23 Seats and Restraint System 1-19 What is wrong with this? CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION apply too much force to the ribs, You can be seriously injured by not which are not as strong as wearing the lap-shoulder belt shoulder bones. You could also properly.
Page 24 1-20 Seats and Restraint System Lap-Shoulder Belt If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all All seating positions in the vehicle the way, the child restraint have a lap-shoulder belt. locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go If you are using a rear seating back all the way and start again.
Page 25 Seats and Restraint System 1-21 4. 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 1-25. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.
Page 26 1-22 Seats and Restraint System Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster You can move the height adjuster Pretensioners work only once. If the up by pushing up on the shoulder pretensioners activate in a crash, The vehicle has a shoulder belt belt guide. they will need to be replaced, height adjuster for the driver and and probably other new parts for...
Page 27 Seats and Restraint System 1-23 Here is how to install a comfort guide by pulling on the handle behind to the safety belt: the seatback. The comfort guide will now be accessible. 2. Place the guide over the belt and Outboard Positions insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.
Page 28 1-24 Seats and Restraint System CAUTION 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.
Page 29: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraint System 1-25 Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus Child Restraints is to protect the mother. When Pregnancy a safety belt is worn properly, it is Older Children Safety belts work for everyone, more likely that the fetus will not including pregnant women.
Page 30 1-26 Seats and Restraint System The manufacturer’s instructions that • Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Does the lap belt ﬁt low and snug come with the booster seat, state Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on the hips, touching the thighs? the weight and height limitations for on page 1-20.
Page 31 Seats and Restraint System 1-27 CAUTION CAUTION Never do this. Never do this. Never allow two children to wear Never allow a child to wear the the same safety belt. The safety safety belt with the shoulder belt belt can not properly spread the behind their back.
Page 32 1-28 Seats and Restraint System Infants and Young Children who are not restrained CAUTION properly can strike other people, or Children can be thrown out of the vehicle. Children can be seriously injured Everyone in a vehicle needs or strangled if a shoulder belt is protection! This includes infants CAUTION wrapped around their neck and the...
Page 33 Seats and Restraint System 1-29 CAUTION Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat.
Page 34 1-30 Seats and Restraint System In addition, there are many kinds What are the different types of CAUTION of restraints available for add-on child restraints? children with special needs. Add-on child restraints, which A young child’s hip bones are still are purchased by the vehicle’s so small that the vehicle’s regular CAUTION...
Page 35: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraint System 1-31 Child Restraint Systems (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats (A) Rear-Facing Infant Seat A forward-facing child seat (B) A booster seat (C) is a child provides restraint for the child’s body restraint designed to improve the ﬁt A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides with the harness.
Page 36: Where To Put The
1-32 Seats and Restraint System Securing an Add-On Child A child can be endangered in a crash Securing the Child Within the if the child restraint is not properly Restraint in the Vehicle Child Restraint secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child CAUTION CAUTION restraint, refer to the instructions that...
Page 37 Seats and Restraint System 1-33 We recommend that children and When securing a child restraint in a CAUTION (Continued) child restraints be secured in a rear rear seating position, study the seat, including: an infant or a child instructions that came with the be seriously injured or killed if riding in a rear-facing child restraint;...
Page 38 1-34 Seats and Restraint System Lower Anchors and In order to use the LATCH system Top Tether Anchor in your vehicle, you need a child Tethers for Children restraint that has LATCH (LATCH) attachments. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with The LATCH system holds a child instructions on how to use the restraint during driving or in a crash.
Page 39 Seats and Restraint System 1-35 Some child restraints with top Lower Anchor and Top Tether tethers are designed for use with Anchor Locations or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.
Page 40 1-36 Seats and Restraint System To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each second row anchor position has a label, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. Third Row Second Row — Bucket Shown, Bench Similar (Top Tether Anchor): Seating The top tether anchors are located positions with top tether anchors.
Page 41 Seats and Restraint System 1-37 that come with the child restraint CAUTION say that the top tether must be attached. Do not attach more than one Accident statistics show that children child restraint to a single anchor. are safer if they are restrained in Attaching more than one child the rear rather than the front seat.
Page 42 1-38 Seats and Restraint System Do not fold the empty rear seat Make sure the third row CAUTION with a safety belt buckled. This bench seatbacks are both could damage the safety belt or upright before placing Children can be seriously injured the seat.
Page 43 Seats and Restraint System 1-39 2.3. Route, attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If the position you are using If the position you are using does not have a headrest has a ﬁxed headrest or head or head restraint and restraint and you are using a...
Page 44 1-40 Seats and Restraint System Securing a Child In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have Restraint in a Rear Seat a top tether, and that the tether Position be attached. When securing a child restraint in a If the child restraint does not have rear seating position, study the the LATCH system, you will be using...
Page 45 Seats and Restraint System 1-41 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt 5. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. all the way out of the retractor to on the child restraint, pull the set the lock.
Page 46: Front Seat Position
1-42 Seats and Restraint System 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing a Child A label on the sun visor says, tether, follow the child restraint “Never put a rear-facing child seat Restraint in the Right manufacturer’s instructions in the front.”...
Page 47 Seats and Restraint System 1-43 If the child restraint has the LATCH You will be using the lap-shoulder CAUTION (Continued) system, see Lower Anchors and belt to secure the child restraint in Tethers for Children (LATCH) on this position. Follow the instructions page 1-34 for how and where to that came with the child restraint.
Page 48 1-44 Seats and Restraint System 4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt 6. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. all the way out of the retractor to on the child restraint, pull the set the lock.
Page 49: Airbag System
Seats and Restraint System 1-45 If the airbags are off, the off Airbag System All of the airbags in the vehicle will indicator in the passenger airbag have the word AIRBAG embossed The vehicle has the following status indicator will come on in the trim or on an attached airbags: and stay on when the vehicle is...
Page 50 1-46 Seats and Restraint System Here are the most important things CAUTION CAUTION to know about the airbag system: Airbags inﬂate with great force, Children who are up against, or CAUTION faster than the blink of an eye. very close to, any airbag when it Anyone who is up against, or very inﬂates can be seriously injured or You can be severely injured or...
Page 51: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraint System 1-47 Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 52 1-48 Seats and Restraint System CAUTION If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear.
Page 53 Seats and Restraint System 1-49 When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inﬂate at Thresholds can also vary with different crash speeds. For example: speciﬁc vehicle design. Inﬂate? • If the vehicle hits a stationary Frontal airbags are not intended to Frontal airbags are designed to object, the airbags could inﬂate during vehicle rollovers,...
Page 54 1-50 Seats and Restraint System The vehicle has seat-mounted system predicts that the vehicle is What Makes an Airbag side impact and roof-rail airbags. about to roll over, or in a severe Inﬂate? See Airbag System on page 1-45. frontal impact. Seat-mounted side impact and In a deployment event, the sensing In any particular crash, no one can...
Page 55: How Does An Airbag Restrain
Seats and Restraint System 1-51 How Does an Airbag Rollover capable roof-rail airbags What Will You See After are designed to help contain Restrain? an Airbag Inﬂates? the head and chest of occupants in In moderate to severe frontal or the outboard seating positions in After the frontal airbags and near frontal collisions, even belted...
Page 56 1-52 Seats and Restraint System Airbag inﬂation does not prevent The vehicle has a feature that may not be there to help protect you in the driver from seeing out of the automatically unlock the doors, another crash. A new system will windshield or being able to steer the turn the interior lamps on, and turn include airbag modules and...
Page 57: Passenger Sensing System
Seats and Restraint System 1-53 Passenger Sensing If you are using remote start, if The sensors are designed to detect equipped, to start the vehicle from a the presence of a properly-seated System distance, you may not see the occupant and determine if the right The vehicle has a passenger system check.
Page 58 1-54 Seats and Restraint System A label on the sun visor says, • A right front passenger takes CAUTION (Continued) “Never put a rear-facing child seat his/her weight off of the seat for a in the front.” This is because the risk period of time.
Page 59 Seats and Restraint System 1-55 For some children, including children 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the On Indicator is Lit for a in child restraints, and for very small restraint and restarting the Child Restraint adults, the passenger sensing vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, If a child restraint has been installed system may or may not turn off the...
Page 60 1-56 Seats and Restraint System If the Off Indicator is Lit for an 3. Place the seatback in the fully We recommend that you not use upright position. seat covers or other aftermarket Adult-Size Occupant equipment except when approved 4. Have the person sit upright in by GM for your speciﬁc vehicle.
Page 61 Seats and Restraint System 1-57 If the passenger seat gets wet, dry Servicing Your CAUTION the seat immediately. If the airbag Airbag-Equipped Vehicle readiness light is lit, do not install a For up to 10 seconds after the child restraint or allow anyone to Airbags affect how the vehicle ignition is turned off and the occupy the seat.
Page 62 1-58 Seats and Restraint System Adding Equipment to In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system from passenger sensing system for the properly turning off the passenger Your Airbag-Equipped right front passenger position, airbag(s). See Passenger Vehicle which includes sensors that Sensing System on page 1-53.
Page 63: Restraint System Check
Seats and Restraint System 1-59 Restraint System Keep safety belts clean and dry. Because I have a disability, See Care of Safety Belts on I have to get my vehicle Check page 5-82. modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether this will affect my Airbags Checking the Restraint airbag system?
Page 64: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A
1-60 Seats and Restraint System Replacing Restraint If the vehicle has been in a crash, New parts and repairs may be do you need new safety belts necessary even if the safety belt System Parts After a or LATCH system (if equipped) or LATCH system (if equipped), was Crash parts?
Page 65: Features And Controls
Features and Controls Features and Theft-Deterrent Systems Mirrors Theft-Deterrent Systems ..2-16 Automatic Dimming Content Theft-Deterrent ..2-16 Rearview Mirror ....2-31 Controls ® Outside Power Mirrors ..2-32 PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer .......2-18 Outside Power Foldaway ® Mirrors ......2-32 PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation ..2-18 Park Tilt Mirrors ....2-33 Keys Outside Convex Mirror ..2-34...
Page 66: Keys
Features and Controls Storage Areas Keys Glove Box ......2-49 Cupholders ......2-49 Instrument Panel Storage ..2-49 CAUTION Center Console Storage ..2-49 Second Row Center Leaving children in a vehicle with Console ......2-50 the ignition key is dangerous for Floor Mats ......2-51 many reasons, children or others Luggage Carrier ....2-51 could be badly injured or even...
Page 67 Features and Controls If you are locked out of the vehicle, This device complies with RSS-210 If there is a decrease in the RKE call the Roadside Assistance of Industry Canada. Operation is operating range, try this: Center. See Roadside Assistance subject to the following two •...
Page 68 Features and Controls Remote Keyless Entry If enabled through the DIC, the (Remote Vehicle Start): For parking lamps ﬂash twice to indicate (RKE) System Operation vehicles with this feature, see unlocking has occurred. See DIC Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-5 The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Vehicle Customization on page 3-59.
Page 69: Remote Vehicle Start
Features and Controls pressed again. The ignition must be 2. Remove the old battery. Do not Battery Replacement in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm use a metal object. Replace the battery if the REPLACE to work. 3. Insert the new battery, positive BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY side facing down.
Page 70 Features and Controls If the vehicle has an automatic Do not use the remote start feature To start the vehicle: climate control system and heated if the vehicle is low on fuel. The 1. Aim the transmitter at the seats, the heated seats turn on vehicle could run out of fuel.
Page 71 Features and Controls After entering the vehicle during a The engine turns off during a For example, if and then remote start, insert and turn the key remote start if the coolant pressed again after the vehicle to the ON/RUN position to drive temperature gets too high or if has been running for ﬁve minutes, the vehicle.
Page 72: Doors And Locks
Features and Controls Doors and Locks Power Door Locks CAUTION (Continued) The power door lock switches are Door Locks located on the front doors. • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be " (Unlock): Press to unlock the CAUTION unable to get out.
Page 73: Rear Door Security Locks
Features and Controls This feature will not operate if the Rear Door Security door unlocked. To return the door to key is in the ignition. normal operation, turn the slot to Locks the vertical position. This feature can be programmed by The vehicle has rear door security using the Driver Information locks to prevent passengers...
Page 74 2-10 Features and Controls Liftgate To open the liftgate, press the CAUTION (Continued) touchpad under the liftgate handle. The vehicle must be in P (Park) CAUTION • Adjust the Climate Control to open the liftgate. To close system to a setting that the liftgate, use the pull cup or pull Exhaust gases can enter the brings in only outside air and...
Page 75: Power Liftgate
Features and Controls 2-11 Power Liftgate CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION Power Liftgate Operation • You or others could be injured if Adjust the Climate Control caught in the path of the power system to a setting that CAUTION liftgate. Make sure there is no one brings in only outside air and in the way of the liftgate as it is set the fan speed to the...
Page 76 2-12 Features and Controls If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) while the power function is in progress, the liftgate power function will continue to completion. If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) and the vehicle accelerates before the power liftgate latches closed, the liftgate may reverse to the open position.
Page 77 Features and Controls 2-13 After removing the obstruction, the or closed manually. Do not force the To open the liftgate, press the power liftgate operation can be liftgate open or closed during a touchpad on the handle on the used again. power cycle.
Page 78: Windows
2-14 Features and Controls Windows Power Windows CAUTION CAUTION 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 79 Features and Controls 2-15 Press the switch to lower the Programming the Power window. Pull up on the front edge of Windows the switch to raise the window. If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged, disconnected, or Express-Down Windows replaced, windows with the The express-down feature allows express-up feature need to be...
Page 80: Theft-Deterrent Systems
2-16 Features and Controls Anti-Pinch Feature Sun Visors Theft-Deterrent The anti-pinch feature is on windows Systems Pull the sun visor down to block with the express-up feature. If an glare. Detach the sun visor from the Vehicle theft is big business, object is in the way of the window as center mount and slide it along especially in some cities.
Page 81 Features and Controls 2-17 When the door is closed, the Testing the Alarm is not unlocked by pressing security light stops ﬂashing and during the ten second pre-alarm, the To test the alarm: stays on solid for approximately alarm goes off. The headlamps 1.
Page 82: Immobilizer Operation
2-18 Features and Controls ® ® PASS-Key III+ Electronic This device complies with RSS-210 PASS-Key III+ Electronic of Industry Canada. Operation is Immobilizer Immobilizer Operation subject to the following two ® The PASS-Key III+ system operates conditions: This vehicle has PASS-Key III+ on a radio frequency subject to (Personalized Automotive Security...
Page 83 Features and Controls 2-19 ® vehicle will be discouraged because It is possible for the PASS-Key III+ To program the new additional key: of the high number of electrical decoder to learn the transponder 1. Verify that the new key has a key codes.
Page 84: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
2-20 Features and Controls ® If the PASS-Key III+ key is lost or Starting and • Avoid making hard stops for damaged, see your dealer/retailer the ﬁrst 200 miles (322 km) Operating Your or a locksmith to have a new or so.
Page 85: Ignition Positions
Features and Controls 2-21 Ignition Positions turn it only with your hand. If the (ON/RUN): This position can be key cannot be turned by hand, see used to operate the electrical your dealer/retailer. accessories and to display some instrument panel warning and (LOCK/OFF): This position locks indicator lights.
Page 86: Starting The Engine
2-22 Features and Controls Retained Accessory Starting the Engine components. If the ignition key is turned to the START position, Power (RAP) Move the shift lever to P (Park) or and then released when the N (Neutral). The engine will not start These vehicle accessories can be engine begins cranking, the in any other position.
Page 87: Engine Coolant Heater
Features and Controls 2-23 2. If the engine does not start after Notice: The engine is designed To Use the Engine Coolant 5-10 seconds, especially in to work with the electronics Heater very cold weather (below 0°F in the vehicle. If you add electrical 1.
Page 88: Automatic Transmission Operation
2-24 Features and Controls 3. Plug the cord into a normal, in the area where you will be CAUTION grounded 110-volt AC outlet. parking the vehicle for the best advice on this. It is dangerous to get out of the CAUTION Automatic Transmission vehicle if the shift lever is not fully...
Page 89 Features and Controls 2-25 press the shift lever button before N (Neutral): In this position, the D (Drive): This position is for shifting from P (Park) when the engine does not connect with normal driving. It provides the best ignition key is in ON/RUN. If the wheels.
Page 90 2-26 Features and Controls Electronic Range page 3-42 and DIC Operation and both normal and Tow/Haul mode. Displays on page 3-43 for more While using the ERS, cruise control Select (ERS) Mode information. The number displayed in and the tow/haul mode can be ERS mode allows you to choose the the DIC is the highest gear that the used.
Page 91: Parking Brake
Features and Controls 2-27 Parking Brake Make sure that the parking brake Automatic Engine Grade is fully released and the brake Braking warning light is off before driving. Automatic Engine Grade Braking To release the parking brake, hold assists when driving on a downhill the regular brake pedal down, grade.
Page 92: Shifting Into Park
2-28 Features and Controls Shifting Into Park 3. Turn the ignition key to If you have to leave the vehicle with LOCK/OFF. the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking 4. Remove the key and take it with CAUTION brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it.
Page 93: Parking Over Things That Burn
Features and Controls 2-29 If torque lock does occur, your If the vehicle has an uncharged Parking Over Things vehicle may need to be pushed battery or a battery with low voltage, That Burn uphill by another vehicle to relieve try charging or jump starting the the parking pawl pressure, so battery.
Page 94: Engine Exhaust
2-30 Features and Controls Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle CAUTION (Continued) While Parked CAUTION • There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. But if you ever have Engine exhaust contains Carbon damage or after-market to, here are some things to know.
Page 95: Mirrors
Features and Controls 2-31 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Mirror CAUTION Operation Automatic Dimming Automatic dimming reduces the It can be dangerous to get out of Rearview Mirror glare from the headlamps of the vehicle if the automatic the vehicle behind you. The dimming transmission shift lever is not fully The vehicle has an automatic feature comes on and the indicator...
Page 96: Outside Power Mirrors
2-32 Features and Controls Outside Power Mirrors 3. Adjust each outside mirror so Outside Power Foldaway that a little of the vehicle and Mirrors the area behind it can be seen. 4. Press either (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror. Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash.
Page 97: Park Tilt Mirrors
Features and Controls 2-33 Park Tilt Mirrors Resetting the Power Foldaway Automatic Dimming Feature Mirrors The driver outside mirror adjusts for If the vehicle has the memory the glare of the headlamps behind Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: package, the outside mirrors have a you.
Page 98: Object Detection Systems
2-34 Features and Controls Outside Convex Mirror Object Detection CAUTION Systems CAUTION The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system does not A convex mirror can make things replace driver vision. It cannot Assist (URPA) (like other vehicles) look farther detect: away than they really are.
Page 99 Features and Controls 2-35 To be detected, objects must be at How the System Works least 10 inches (25.4 cm) off the URPA comes on automatically ground and below liftgate level. when the shift lever is moved into Objects must also be within 8 feet R (Reverse).
Page 100 2-36 Features and Controls • The following describes how the URPA display lights appear as the vehicle A tow bar is attached to the gets closer to a detected object: vehicle. • The vehicle’s bumper is Description English Metric damaged. Take the vehicle to amber light 8 ft 2.5 m...
Page 101 Features and Controls 2-37 Rear Vision on the inside rear view mirror. Once CAUTION (Continued) the driver shifts out of R (Reverse), Camera (RVC) the video image automatically maneuvers or where there could The vehicle may have a Rear Vision disappears from the inside rear view be cross-traffic.
Page 102 2-38 Features and Controls Vehicles With Navigation 3. Select the Rear Camera Options The delay that is received after screen button. The Rear Camera shifting out of R (Reverse) is System Options screen displays. approximately 10 seconds. The The rear vision camera system is delay can be cancelled by designed to help the driver when performing one of the following:...
Page 103 Features and Controls 2-39 The symbols appear when an object Rear Vision Camera Error (Brightness): Touch the + (plus) has been detected by the URPA Messages or – (minus) screen buttons to system. The symbol may cover the increase or decrease the brightness Service Rear Vision Camera object when viewing the navigation of the screen.
Page 104 2-40 Features and Controls Rear Vision Camera Location The following illustration shows the When the System Does Not ﬁeld of view that the camera Seem To Work Properly provides. The rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear image if: •...
Page 105: Onstar System
Features and Controls 2-41 ® The fast ﬂash conditions are used OnStar System • The back of the vehicle is in an to protect the video device from accident, the position and high temperature conditions. mounting angle of the camera can Once conditions return to normal change or the camera can be the device will reset and the...
Page 106 2-42 Features and Controls Press the OnStar button to have an Not all OnStar services are available • Stolen Vehicle Location OnStar advisor contact Roadside on all vehicles. To check if this Assistance Service. vehicle is able to provide the services •...
Page 107 Features and Controls 2-43 OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Turn-by-Turn OnStar Steering Wheel Navigation Controls OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar subscribers to Vehicles with the OnStar This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute make and receive calls using voice Turn-by-Turn Navigation system button that can be used to commands.
Page 108: Universal Home Remote System
2-44 Features and Controls the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the The vehicle must have a working Universal Home direction from which the vehicle electrical system, including adequate Remote System was hit). When the Virtual Advisor battery power, for the OnStar feature of OnStar Hands-Free equipment to operate.
Page 109: Universal Home Remote System Operation
Features and Controls 2-45 This device complies with RSS-210 Universal Home Remote Read the instructions completely of Industry Canada. Operation is before attempting to program System Operation subject to the following two the Universal Home Remote. conditions: Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another 1.
Page 110 2-46 Features and Controls It is recommended that a new To program up to three devices: 2. Hold the end of your hand-held battery be installed in your transmitter about 1 to 3 inches hand-held transmitter for quicker (3 to 8 cm) away from the and more accurate transmission of Universal Home Remote buttons the radio-frequency signal.
Page 111 Features and Controls 2-47 4. The indicator light on the It may be helpful to have another 7. Firmly press and release the Universal Home Remote will ﬂash person assist with the remaining “Learn” or “Smart” button. slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly steps.
Page 112 2-48 Features and Controls this will erase all previous you live, replace Step 3 under Erasing Universal Home programming from the Universal “Programming Universal Home Remote Buttons Home Remote buttons. Remote” with the following: The programmed buttons should be Continue to press and hold the Gate Operator and Canadian erased when the vehicle is sold Universal Home Remote button...
Page 113: Storage Areas
Features and Controls 2-49 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button Glove Box To reprogram any of the three Lift the glove box handle up to open Universal Home Remote buttons, it. Use the key to lock and unlock repeat the programming instructions the glove box.
Page 114: Second Row Center Console
2-50 Features and Controls Second Row Center CAUTION Console Never open more than one of the three latches at a time to help avoid personal injury and damage to the console. Notice: Slide the front console as far forward as it will go before folding the second row console forward to help prevent damage to the consoles.
Page 115: Floor Mats
Features and Controls 2-51 Floor Mats Luggage Carrier The luggage carrier allows the loading of things on top of If the ﬂoor mat has a snap retainer, the vehicle. Crossrails are available CAUTION a grommet in the driver side at your dealer/retailer. ﬂoor mat attaches to a hook on the Notice: Loading cargo on the If something is carried on top of...
Page 116: Rear Seat Armrest
2-52 Features and Controls Rear Seat Armrest Cargo Management There is an additional storage compartment on each side of the System Vehicles with a rear seat armrest, system. To open, unlatch and lift the have two cupholders. Pull the This vehicle has one of these cargo panel up.
Page 117 Features and Controls 2-53 To remove the cargo management 1. Open the cover. It remains open cover: when lifted. 2. Pull the cover up making sure to CAUTION unhook the hinges at the rear of the cover. An improperly latched and closed 3.
Page 118: Sunroof
2-54 Features and Controls Sunroof Press and hold the rear of the driver side switch to close the sunroof. The vehicle may have a sunroof Express-open/Express-close: From over the front seats and a rear the closed position, press and sunroof over the second row seats. release the rear of the driver side The rear sunroof does not open.
Page 119 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Adaptive Forward Warning Lights, Gages, Lighting System ....3-14 and Indicators Fog Lamps ......3-14 Warning Lights, Gages, Instrument Panel and Indicators ....3-28 Brightness ......3-14 Instrument Panel Cluster ..3-29 Instrument Panel Overview Dome Lamps ......3-14 Speedometer and Instrument Panel Overview ..3-4 Dome Lamp Override ...3-15 Odometer ......3-30 Hazard Warning Flashers ..3-5...
Page 120 Instrument Panel Cruise Control Light .....3-41 Navigation/Radio System ..3-98 Highbeam On Light ....3-41 ® ......3-98 Bluetooth Tow/Haul Mode Light ...3-41 Rear Seat Entertainment Fuel Gage ......3-42 (RSE) System ....3-108 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ..3-117 Driver Information Theft-Deterrent Feature ..3-119 Center (DIC) Audio Steering Wheel Driver Information Controls ......3-119...
Page 121: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel ✍ NOTES...
Page 122: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 123: Hazard Warning Flashers
Instrument Panel The main components of your J. Cruise Control on page 3-10. S. Heated Seats on page 1-4. instrument panel are listed here: K. Tilt and Telescopic Steering T. Passenger Air Bag Status A. Outlet Adjustment on page 3-25. Wheel on page 3-6.
Page 124: Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel
Instrument Panel Tilt and Telescopic Power Tilt Wheel and Turn Signal/Multifunction Telescopic Steering Steering Wheel Lever Column The steering wheel can be adjusted. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: : Turn and Lane-Change The power tilt and telescope wheel Signals control is located on the outboard...
Page 125 Instrument Panel Turn and Lane-Change The lever returns to its starting Headlamp High/ position whenever it is released. Signals Low-Beam Changer If after signaling a turn or lane Headlamp High/Low Beam change the arrow ﬂashes rapidly Changer: Push the turn signal/ or does not come on, a signal bulb multifunction lever away from you might be burned out.
Page 126: Windshield Washer
Instrument Panel Flash-to-Pass Windshield Washer (Off): Turns the wipers off. With the turn signal lever in the (Washer Fluid): Press the (Delay): Adjusts the delay time. low-beam position, pull the lever button located at the end of the turn The delay between wiping cycles toward you momentarily to switch signal/multifunction lever, to spray becomes shorter as the band is...
Page 127 Instrument Panel Heated Windshield Washer cycle can take up to 40 seconds Rear Window to occur, depending on outside Wiper/Washer For vehicles with the heated temperature. After the ﬁrst wash/ windshield washer ﬂuid system, wipe cycle, it can take up to The rear wiper and rear wash it helps to clear ice, snow, tree sap, 20 seconds for each of the remaining...
Page 128: Cruise Control
3-10 Instrument Panel Cruise Control Setting Cruise Control Cruise control will not work if the With cruise control, a speed of parking brake is set, or if the master about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more cylinder brake ﬂuid level is low. can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
Page 129 Instrument Panel 3-11 Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using Using Cruise Control on Hills Cruise Control If the cruise control is set at a How well the cruise control will work desired speed and then the brakes There are two ways to reduce the on hills depends upon the vehicle are applied, the cruise control is vehicle speed while using cruise...
Page 130: Exterior Lamps
3-12 Instrument Panel Exterior Lamps The exterior lamps control has (Headlamps): Turns the four positions: headlamps on together with the following lamps listed below. (Off): Brieﬂy turn to this position A warning chime sounds if the to turn the automatic light control driver’s door is opened when off or on again.
Page 131: Delayed Headlamps
Instrument Panel 3-13 Delayed Headlamps Daytime Running When the DRL are on, only the DRL lights will be on. The headlamps, Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Delayed headlamps provide a taillamps, sidemarker, and other Headlamp System period of exterior lighting as you lamps will not be on. The instrument leave the area around your vehicle.
Page 132: Adaptive Forward Lighting System
3-14 Instrument Panel Adaptive Forward Fog Lamps Instrument Panel Lighting System Brightness Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Vehicles with the Adaptive Forward (Instrument Panel Brightness): Lighting System (AFS) have The fog lamps button is located on The knob with this symbol on it is headlamps that swivel to the left or the exterior lamps control to the...
Page 133: Dome Lamp Override
Instrument Panel 3-15 Dome Lamp Override If a door is opened, the lamps stay Delayed Entry Lighting on while it is open and then turn The dome lamp override button is Delayed entry lighting illuminates the off automatically about 20 seconds located next to the exterior lamps interior for a period of time after after the door is closed.
Page 134: Delayed Exit Lighting
3-16 Instrument Panel Delayed Exit Lighting Parade Dimming When the battery’s state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to This feature illuminates the interior Parade mode automatically prohibits quickly bring the charge back up. for a period of time after the key the dimming of the instrument panel When the state of charge is high, the is removed from the ignition.
Page 135 Instrument Panel 3-17 A high electrical load occurs when Normally, these actions occur Battery Run-Down several of the following are on, such in steps or levels, without being Protection as: headlamps, high beams, fog noticeable. In rare cases at the lamps, rear window defogger, highest levels of corrective action, This feature helps prevent the...
Page 136 3-18 Instrument Panel Accessory Power the battery. Power is always not be covered by the vehicle supplied to the outlets. Always warranty. Do not use equipment Outlet(s) unplug electrical equipment when exceeding maximum amperage The vehicle has three 12-volt outlets not in use and do not plug in rating of 20 amperes.
Page 137: Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current
Instrument Panel 3-19 Power Outlet 115 Volt An indicator light on the outlet turns The power outlet is not designed for on to show it is in use. The light the following electrical equipment Alternating Current comes on when the ignition is in and may not work properly if these For vehicles with this power outlet, ON/RUN and equipment requiring...
Page 138: Climate Controls
3-20 Instrument Panel Climate Controls Analog Clock The analog clock is located on the Dual Automatic Climate Control System instrument panel above the radio. The clock is not connected with any The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with other vehicle system and runs by this system.
Page 139 Instrument Panel 3-21 Display Function 2. Set the temperature for the driver Automatic Operation and passenger. Each time the temperature, mode, AUTO (Automatic): The system To ﬁnd a comfortable setting, or fan control buttons are pressed, automatically controls the inside start with a 73°F (22°C) the climate control display shows temperature, the air delivery,...
Page 140 3-22 Instrument Panel Temperature Control PASS (Passenger): Press to (Air Delivery Mode Control): set the passenger temperature to Press to change the direction of The driver and passenger side match the driver temperature setting. the airﬂow in the vehicle. Repeatedly temperature buttons are used The PASS indicator will turn off.
Page 141 Instrument Panel 3-23 Air Conditioning (Floor): Air is directed to the (Defrost): Press to turn the ﬂoor outlets, with some of the air defrost on or off. This mode quickly (Air Conditioning): Press to directed to the windshield, side clears the windshield of fog or frost. turn the air conditioning (A/C) on and window, and second row ﬂoor Air is directed to the windshield,...
Page 142 3-24 Instrument Panel The air conditioning system The recirculation mode cannot be Rear Window Defogger removes moisture from the air, so a used with ﬂoor, defog, or defrosting The rear window defogger uses a small amount of water might drip modes.
Page 143: Outlet Adjustment
Instrument Panel 3-25 The climate control system uses Sensors the information from these sensors to maintain comfort settings by adjusting the temperature, fan speed, and the air delivery mode. The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun.
Page 144: Rear Air Conditioning And Heating System
3-26 Instrument Panel Operation Tips Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System • Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that can block the ﬂow of air into the vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors can adversely affect the performance of the system.
Page 145 Instrument Panel 3-27 Fan Control: Turn clockwise or Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and counterclockwise to increase or Electronic Climate Controls decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob to to turn the fan off. Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the airﬂow temperature.
Page 146: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
3-28 Instrument Panel Mimic Mode: This mode matches Warning Lights, (Air Delivery Mode Control): the rear climate control to the front Press to manually change the Gages, and Indicators climate control settings. It comes on direction of the airﬂow. Repeatedly when REAR is pressed.
Page 147: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel 3-29 Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument cluster is designed to show at a glance how the vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel has been used, and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. United States version shown, Canada similar...
Page 148: Speedometer And Odometer
3-30 Instrument Panel Speedometer and Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Odometer Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light The speedometer shows the vehicle’s speed in both miles The driver safety belt reminder light per hour (mph) and kilometers on the instrument panel cluster. per hour (km/h).
Page 149: Airbag Readiness Light
Instrument Panel 3-31 The front passenger safety belt CAUTION warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat If the airbag readiness light stays such as a briefcase, handbag, on after the vehicle is started or grocery bag, laptop or other comes on while driving, it means electronic device.
Page 150: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
3-32 Instrument Panel Passenger Airbag Status When the vehicle is started, the If, after several seconds, both passenger airbag status indicator status indicator lights remain on, Indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol or if there are no lights at all, there The vehicle has a passenger for on and off, for several seconds may be a problem with the lights...
Page 151: Charging System Light
Instrument Panel 3-33 Charging System Light See DIC Warnings and Messages This is normal. Readings between on page 3-50 for more information. the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range. If a short distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn Readings in the low warning zone off all accessories, such as the...
Page 152: Brake System Warning Light
3-34 Instrument Panel Brake System Warning This light should come on brieﬂy If the light comes on while driving, when the ignition key is turned to pull off the road and stop carefully. Light ON/RUN. If it does not come on then, Make sure the parking brake is fully This vehicle’s hydraulic brake have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to...
Page 153: Stabilitrak Indicator Light
Instrument Panel 3-35 ® Antilock Brake System A chime may also sound when the StabiliTrak Indicator light comes on steady. Then start (ABS) Warning Light Light the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service.
Page 154: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
3-36 Instrument Panel This light ﬂashes when the If this happens pull over and turn off Engine Coolant StabiliTrak system is active. the engine as soon as possible. Temperature Gage See Engine Overheating on If the StabiliTrak system warning page 5-22 for more information. light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when Notice: Driving with the engine...
Page 155: Tire Pressure Light
Instrument Panel 3-37 Tire Pressure Light When the Light is On Steady Malfunction Indicator Lamp This indicates that one or more of the tires are signiﬁcantly Check Engine Light underinﬂated. A computer system called OBD II A tire pressure message in the (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Driver Information Center (DIC), Generation) monitors operation of...
Page 156 3-38 Instrument Panel If the check engine light comes on Notice: Modiﬁcations made to The following can prevent more and stays on, while the engine the engine, transmission, exhaust, serious damage to the vehicle: is running, this indicates that there intake, or fuel system of the •...
Page 157 Instrument Panel 3-39 Light On Steady: An emission If one or more of these conditions • If the vehicle has been driven control system malfunction has been occurs, change the fuel brand through a deep puddle of water, detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis used.
Page 158 3-40 Instrument Panel Emissions Inspection and inspection. This can happen Notice: Lack of proper engine if the battery has recently been oil maintenance can damage Maintenance Programs replaced or if the battery has run the engine. The repairs would Some state/provincial and local down.
Page 159: Security Light
Instrument Panel 3-41 Security Light Cruise Control Light See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-7 for more information. Tow/Haul Mode Light This light ﬂashes when the security system is activated. This light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. For more information, see Theft-Deterrent Systems on The light goes out when the cruise...
Page 160: Driver Information Center (Dic)
3-42 Instrument Panel Fuel Gage When the fuel tank is low on fuel, Driver Information the FUEL LEVEL LOW message Center (DIC) appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC). For more information Your vehicle has a Driver see DIC Warnings and Messages Information Center (DIC).
Page 161: Dic Operation And Displays
Instrument Panel 3-43 The outside air temperature and DIC Operation and DIC Buttons compass, if equipped, also display Displays on the DIC when viewing the trip and fuel information. The outside air The DIC has different displays temperature automatically appears which can be accessed by pressing in the top right corner of the DIC the DIC buttons located on the...
Page 162 3-44 Instrument Panel Vehicle Information Menu on page 3-50. You should change (Customization): Press this the oil as soon as you can. Items button to customize the feature See Engine Oil on page 5-12. settings on your vehicle. See DIC (Vehicle Information): Press In addition to the engine oil life Vehicle Customization on page 3-59...
Page 163 Instrument Panel 3-45 PARK ASSIST UNITS Press the vehicle information button again until the DIC displays If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Press the vehicle information REAR TIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, button until UNITS displays. RIGHT ##.
Page 164 3-46 Instrument Panel RELEARN REMOTE KEY 4. To match additional transmitters Trip/Fuel Menu Items at this time, repeat Step 3. This display allows you to match (Trip/Fuel): Press this button Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Each vehicle can have a to scroll through the following transmitters to your vehicle.
Page 165 Instrument Panel 3-47 Each trip odometer can be reset to As the vehicle begins moving, the For example, if driving in traffic and zero separately by pressing the display will then increase to 5.1 miles making frequent stops, this display set/reset button while the desired (8.2 km), 5.2 miles (8.4 km), etc.
Page 166: Dic Compass
3-48 Instrument Panel TIMER FUEL USED DIC Compass Press the trip/fuel button until Press the trip/fuel button until Your vehicle may have a TIMER displays. This display FUEL USED displays. This display compass in the Driver Information can be used as a timer. shows the number of gallons (gal) Center (DIC).
Page 167 Instrument Panel 3-49 To adjust for compass variance, Compass Calibration use the following procedure: The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibrate the Compass Variance (Zone) compass in a magnetically clean Procedure and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where driving the 1.
Page 168: Dic Warnings And Messages
3-50 Instrument Panel To calibrate the compass, use the 4. The DIC will display Some messages may not require following procedure: CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN immediate action, but you can CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle press any of the DIC buttons on in tight circles at less than the instrument panel to acknowledge Compass Calibration Procedure...
Page 169 Instrument Panel 3-51 Turn off all unnecessary accessories ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF AUTOMATIC LIGHT to allow the battery to recharge. CONTROL OFF If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message The normal battery voltage range is This message displays when the displays when there is a compact 11.5 to 15.5 volts.
Page 170 3-52 Instrument Panel CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The DIC also shows the tire pressure ENGINE HOT A/C values. See DIC Operation and (Air Conditioning) OFF On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Displays on page 3-43. If the tire Monitor System (TPMS), this This message displays when the pressure is low, the low tire pressure message displays when the pressure...
Page 171 Instrument Panel 3-53 ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED ENGINE ENGINE This message displays and a chime sounds when the cooling Notice: If you drive your vehicle Notice: If you drive your vehicle system temperature gets too hot while the engine is overheating, while the engine is overheating, and the engine further enters...
Page 172 3-54 Instrument Panel FUEL LEVEL LOW HEATING WASH (Washer) LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN FLUID WASH (Washer) WIPES This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime PENDING sounds if the fuel level is low. Refuel sounds if the driver side rear door is as soon as possible.
Page 173 Instrument Panel 3-55 OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP PARK ASSIST OFF REMOTE KEY LEARNING ENGINE ACTIVE If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, This message displays while you are Notice: If you drive your vehicle after the vehicle has been started matching a Remote Keyless Entry while the engine oil pressure and shifted out of P (Park), this...
Page 174 3-56 Instrument Panel RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN SERVICE AIR BAG SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM This message displays and a chime This message displays if there is On some vehicles, this message sounds if the passenger side rear a problem with the airbag system. displays if there is a problem with door is not fully closed and the Have your dealer/retailer inspect the...
Page 175 Instrument Panel 3-57 SERVICE PARK ASSIST SERVICE STABILITRAK SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic This message displays if there ® Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, is a problem with the StabiliTrak On vehicles with the Tire Pressure this message displays if there is a system.
Page 176 3-58 Instrument Panel SERVICE TRANSMISSION STARTING DISABLED allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with SERVICE THROTTLE This message displays when there the cap properly installed should is a problem with the transmission. This message displays when your turn this light and message off.
Page 177: Dic Vehicle Customization
Instrument Panel 3-59 DIC Vehicle TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE TURN SIGNAL ON ENGINE Customization This message displays and a chime sounds if a turn signal is left on Notice: If you drive your vehicle Your vehicle may have for 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km). Move the while the transmission ﬂuid is customization capabilities that turn signal/multifunction lever to...
Page 178 3-60 Instrument Panel Entering the Feature Feature Settings Menu Items Press the customization button until the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen Settings Menu The following are customization appears on the DIC display. Press 1. Turn the ignition on and place features that allow you to program the set/reset button once to access the vehicle in P (Park).
Page 179 Instrument Panel 3-61 AUTO DOOR LOCK NO CHANGE: No change will be DRIVER AT KEY OUT: Only the made to this feature. The current driver’s door will unlock when This feature allows you to setting will remain. the key is taken out of the ignition. select when the vehicle’s doors will automatically lock.
Page 180 3-62 Instrument Panel REMOTE DOOR LOCK HORN & LIGHTS (default): Press the customization button until The exterior lamps will ﬂash when REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK appears This feature allows you to select you press the lock button on on the DIC display. Press the the type of feedback you will receive the RKE transmitter, and the horn set/reset button once to access the...
Page 181 Instrument Panel 3-63 DELAY DOOR LOCK Then press the customization button Press the customization button until to scroll through the following EXIT LIGHTING appears on the This feature allows you to select settings: DIC display. Press the set/reset whether or not the locking of the button once to access the settings vehicle’s doors and liftgate will be OFF: There will be no delayed...
Page 182 3-64 Instrument Panel APPROACH LIGHTING ON (default): If it is dark enough CHIME VOLUME outside, the exterior lights will This feature allows you to select This feature allows you to select the turn on brieﬂy when you unlock the whether or not to have the exterior volume level of the chime.
Page 183 Instrument Panel 3-65 PARK TILT MIRRORS DRIVER MIRROR: The driver’s EASY EXIT SEAT outside mirror will be tilted If your vehicle has this feature, If your vehicle has this feature, it down when the vehicle is shifted it allows you to select whether allows you to select your preference into R (Reverse).
Page 184 3-66 Instrument Panel The automatic easy exit seat MEMORY SEAT RECALL ON: The driver’s seat and outside movement will only occur one time mirrors will automatically move If your vehicle has this feature, it after the key is removed from the to the stored driving position when allows you to select your preference ignition.
Page 185 Instrument Panel 3-67 REMOTE START ON (default): The remote start DO NOT RESTORE: The feature will be enabled. customization features will not be If your vehicle has this feature, set to their factory default settings. it allows you to turn the remote start NO CHANGE: No change will be off or on.
Page 186: Audio System(S)
3-68 Instrument Panel Exiting the Feature Audio System(s) For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 4-2. Settings Menu Determine which radio the vehicle The feature settings menu will be Notice: Contact your dealer/ has and read the following pages to exited when any of the following retailer before adding any become familiar with its features.
Page 187: Displays
Instrument Panel 3-69 Setting the Clock the radio clock display is disabled Adjusting the Time and Date and the OFF display indicates the 1. Turn the ignition key to The vehicle has an analog clock radio clock display is enabled. ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, and a digital radio clock.
Page 188: Radio(S)
3-70 Instrument Panel Changing the Time and Date Radio(s) Default Setting To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the date default setting from month/day/year to day/month/year: 1. Press and then the pushbutton located under the forward arrow that displays on the radio screen until the time 12H (hour) and...
Page 189 Instrument Panel 3-71 The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate. The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Page 190 3-72 Instrument Panel Playing the Radio To activate SCV: (Information): Press to switch the display between the radio station 1. Set the radio volume to the (Power/Volume): Press to turn frequency and the time. When the desired level. the system on and off. Turn to ignition is in the OFF position, 2.
Page 191 Instrument Panel 3-73 The balance/fade and tone settings Finding a Station Storing a Radio Station as a that were previously adjusted, Favorite BAND: Press to switch between are stored with the favorite stations. AM, FM, or XM. The selection Drivers are encouraged to set up To store a station as a favorite: displays.
Page 192 3-74 Instrument Panel To setup the number of favorites Auto Text (Satellite Radio Service, Setting the Tone pages: CD, MP3, and WMA features): If (Bass/Midrange/Treble) additional information is available for 1. Press MENU to display the radio BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, the current song being played, Auto setup menu.
Page 193 Instrument Panel 3-75 To quickly adjust bass, midrange, To quickly adjust all speaker and Adjusting the Speakers or treble to the middle position, tone controls to the middle position, (Balance/Fade) press the pushbutton positioned press for more than two seconds BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): under the BASS, MID, or TREB until a beep sounds.
Page 194 3-76 Instrument Panel Finding a Category (CAT) 4. Press either of the two buttons Undesired XM categories can below the desired category label be removed through the setup Station to immediately tune to the ﬁrst menu. To remove an undesired CAT (Category): The CAT button is XM station associated with that category, perform the following:...
Page 195: Service
Instrument Panel 3-77 Radio Messages XM™ Satellite Radio Service Playing a CD (Single CD Player) XM is a satellite radio service Calibration Error: The audio that is based in the 48 contiguous system has been calibrated for the Insert a CD partway into the slot, United States and 10 Canadian vehicle from the factory.
Page 196 3-78 Instrument Panel The CD is controlled by the buttons Store CD-R(s) or CD-RW(s) in their Care of the CD and DVD Player on the radio faceplate or by the RSA original cases or other protective Do not add any label to a CD, it unit.
Page 197 Instrument Panel 3-79 If an error displays, see “CD (Tune): Turn to select tracks on FWD (Fast Forward): Press Messages” later in this section. the CD that is currently playing. and hold to advance playback quickly within a track. Sound will be EJECT or CD (Eject): Press ©...
Page 198 3-80 Instrument Panel CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to • Radios with CD and DVD If an auxiliary input device is not select between CD, or Auxiliary. connected, and a disc is in both Audio Output the DVD slot and the CD slot the •...
Page 199 Instrument Panel 3-81 In some vehicles, depending on Disk Read Error: A disc was If any error occurs repeatedly or if audio options, the rear speakers can inserted with an invalid or unknown an error cannot be corrected, contact be muted when the RSA power is format.
Page 200 3-82 Instrument Panel If an error message displays on the ¨ SEEK (Next Track/Chapter): (Eject): Press to eject a DVD. video screen or the radio, see Press to go to the next track If the DVD is ejected, but not “DVD Display Error Messages”...
Page 201 Instrument Panel 3-83 DVD-A (Audio) Display Buttons (Play/Pause): Press either (Stop): Press to stop playing, the play or pause icon displayed rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD. Once a DVD-A is inserted, the on the radio system, to toggle radio display menu shows several (Enter): Press to select the between pausing or restarting icons.
Page 202 3-84 Instrument Panel Inserting a Disc Stopping and Resuming Playback (Play/Pause): Press either the play or pause icon displayed To play a disc, gently insert the To stop playing a DVD without on the radio system, to toggle disc, with the label side up, into the turning off the system, do one of the between pausing or restarting loading slot.
Page 203 Instrument Panel 3-85 If the disc has been ejected or the DVD Radio Error Messages Using the Auxiliary Input Jack stop button has been pressed twice The radio system has an auxiliary Player Error: This message on the remote control, the disc input jack located on the lower right displays when there are disc load resumes playing at the beginning...
Page 204 3-86 Instrument Panel DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press If a disc is inserted into top DVD (Power/Volume): Turn clockwise to select between DVD, CD, or slot, the rear seat operator can turn or counterclockwise to increase Auxiliary. on the video screen and use the or decrease the volume of the remote control to only navigate portable player.
Page 205: Using An Mp3 (Radio With Cd)
Instrument Panel 3-87 Using an MP3 MP3/WMA Format • Make sure playlists have a .mp3 or .wpl extension (other ﬁle (Radio with CD) Creating an MP3/WMA disc on a extensions might not work). personal computer: MP3/WMA CD-R or • Minimize the length of the ﬁle, •...
Page 206 3-88 Instrument Panel If a disc contains both No Folder Change playlists by using uncompressed CD audio (.CDA) When the CD-R or CD-RW disc folder buttons, the knob, and MP3/WMA ﬁles, a folder contains only compressed ﬁles, the or the SEEK arrows. An MP3/WMA under the root directory called ﬁles are located under the root CD-R or CD-RW that was recorded...
Page 207 Instrument Panel 3-89 Order of Play File System and Naming Playing an MP3/WMA Tracks recorded to the CD-R or The song name that displays is the Insert a CD-R or CD-RW disc CD-RW disc are played in the song name that is contained in the partway into the slot label side up.
Page 208 3-90 Instrument Panel RDM (Random): With the random CD-R or CD-RW disc. The radio can (Next Folder): Press the setting, MP3/WMA ﬁles on the CD-R begin playing while it is scanning the pushbutton positioned under or CD-RW can be listened to in disc in the background.
Page 209: Using An Mp3 (Radio With Cd And Dvd Player)
Instrument Panel 3-91 To change from playback by artist Using an MP3 (Radio MP3/WMA Format to playback by album, press the with CD and DVD Player) To create an MP3/WMA disc on a pushbutton located below the Sort personal computer: By label.
Page 210 3-92 Instrument Panel • • No Folder Avoid subfolders. The system can Finalize the audio disc before support up to eight subfolders burning it. Trying to add music to When the CD-R or CD-RW disc deep, however, keep the total an existing disc could cause the contains only compressed ﬁles, the number of folders to a minimum...
Page 211 Instrument Panel 3-93 Order of Play File System and Naming Playing an MP3/WMA (In Either the DVD or CD Slot) Tracks recorded to the CD-R or The song name that is displayed is CD-RW disc are played in the the song name that is contained in Insert a CD-R or CD-RW disc following order: the ID3 tag.
Page 212 3-94 Instrument Panel As each new track starts to play, © ¨ DVD (Eject): Press and release SEEK : Press the left the track number and song title this button to eject the CD-R or SEEK arrow to go to the start of the displays.
Page 213 Instrument Panel 3-95 line of the display between the REV (Reverse): Press and (Music Navigator): Use arrows. To listen to MP3/WMA hold this button to reverse playback the music navigator feature to play ﬁles by another artist, press the quickly within an MP3/WMA ﬁle. MP3/WMA ﬁles on the CD-R or pushbutton located below either Sound is heard at a reduced volume.
Page 214: Xm Radio Messages
3-96 Instrument Panel To exit music navigator mode, press Device” displays. If a disc is in both XM Radio Messages the pushbutton below the Back label the DVD slot and the CD slot the XL (Explicit Language Channels): to return to normal MP3/WMA DVD/CD AUX button cycles between These channels, or any others, can playback.
Page 215 Instrument Panel 3-97 Channel Off Air: This channel is No CAT Info: No category XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, not currently in service. Tune in to information is available at this time this message alternates with the another channel.
Page 216: Navigation/Radio System
3-98 Instrument Panel Navigation/Radio System Voice Recognition system. Use the audio system volume knob, during a call, to change The Bluetooth system uses For vehicles with a navigation the volume level. The adjusted voice recognition to interpret voice radio system, see the separate volume level remains in memory for commands to dial phone numbers Navigation System manual.
Page 217 Instrument Panel 3-99 4. Start the Pairing process on the Pairing • Only one paired cell phone can cell phone that will be paired to be connected to the in-vehicle A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must the vehicle. Reference the cell Bluetooth system at a time.
Page 218 3-100 Instrument Panel Listing All Paired and Connected 3. Say “Delete”. The system asks 3. Say “Change phone”. The Phones which phone to delete followed system responds with “Please by a tone. wait while I search for other 1. Press and hold phones”.
Page 219 Instrument Panel 3-101 Using the Store Command If the number is correct, say Using the Digit Store Command “Yes”. If the number is not The store command allows a The digit store command allows correct, say “No”. The system phone number to be stored without a phone number to be stored will ask for the number to be entering the digits individually.
Page 220 3-102 Instrument Panel 4. After the complete number Using the Directory Command Using the Delete Command has been entered, say “Store”. The directory command lists The delete command allows speciﬁc The system responds with all of the name tags stored by name tags to be deleted.
Page 221 Instrument Panel 3-103 Using the Delete All Name Tags Making a Call • If the system does not Command recognize the number, it Calls can be made using the conﬁrms the numbers followed The delete all name tags command following commands: by a tone.
Page 222 3-104 Instrument Panel 4. Continue entering digits until the 3. Say the name tag of the person Using the Re-dial Command number to be dialed is complete. to call. 1. Press and hold After the whole number has • If the system clearly two seconds.
Page 223 Instrument Panel 3-105 Call Waiting Three-Way Calling Muting a Call Call waiting must be supported on Three-Way Calling must be During a call, all sounds from inside the Bluetooth phone and enabled supported on the Bluetooth phone the vehicle can be muted so that by the wireless service carrier and enabled by the wireless service the person on the other end of...
Page 224 3-106 Instrument Panel Transferring a Call During a call with the audio on the 3. Say “Voice”. The system responds with “OK, accessing cell phone, press for more than Audio can be transferred between <phone name>”. two seconds. The audio switches the in-vehicle Bluetooth system from the cell phone to the vehicle.
Page 225 Instrument Panel 3-107 Sending a Number During a Call Sending a Stored Name Tag Clearing the System During a Call 1. Press . The system Unless information is deleted out 1. Press . The system of the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, responds with “Ready”...
Page 226: Rear Seat Entertainment (Rse) System
3-108 Instrument Panel This device complies with Part 15 of Rear Seat Entertainment The operating range for the RSE system is above −4°F (−20°C) the FCC Rules. Operation is subject (RSE) System to the following two conditions: or below 140°F (60°C). If the The vehicle may have a DVD Rear temperature of the vehicle is outside 1.
Page 227 Instrument Panel 3-109 Push the power button to turn on For optimal audio performance, Headphones the headphones. An indicator the headphones must be worn light located on the headphones correctly. Headphones should be comes on. If the light does not come worn with the headband over the top on, the batteries might need to be of the head for best audio reception.
Page 228: Replacement
3-110 Instrument Panel Headphones should be stored in Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks The A/V jacks are color coded to the front ﬂoor console and not in the match typical home entertainment front seat back pocket. Headphone system equipment. The yellow damage can occur when the second jack (A) is for the video input.
Page 229 Instrument Panel 3-111 How to Change the RSE Video The RSE system always transmits Video Screen Screen Settings the audio signal to the wireless The video screen is located in headphones, if there is audio the overhead console. When the The screen display mode (normal, available.
Page 230 3-112 Instrument Panel Remote Control If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD Remote Control Buttons slot, the remote control button can To use the remote control, aim it be used to turn on the video screen at the transmitter window at the rear display and start the disc.
Page 231 Instrument Panel 3-113 (Power): Press to turn the video (Menu Navigation (Play/Pause): Press to start screen on and off. Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to playing a DVD. Press while a DVD is navigate through a menu. playing to pause it. Press again to (Illumination): Press to turn continue playing the DVD.
Page 232: Replacement
3-114 Instrument Panel AUX (Auxiliary): Press to switch If this happens, make sure the (Fast Reverse): Press to quickly the system between the DVD player universal remote control uses a reverse the DVD or CD. To stop fast ® and an auxiliary source. Toshiba code set.
Page 233 Instrument Panel 3-115 Problem Recommended Action No power. The ignition might not be turned ON/RUN or in ACC/ACCESSORY. The picture does not ﬁll the screen. Check the display mode settings in There are black borders on the top the setup menu by pressing the and bottom or on both sides or it display menu button on the remote looks stretched out.
Page 234 3-116 Instrument Panel DVD Distortion Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone Check for obstructions, low Video distortion can occur when audio cuts out or buzzes. batteries, reception range, operating cellular phones, scanners, and interference from cellular CB radios, Global Position Systems telephone towers or by using a (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, cellular telephone in the vehicle.
Page 235: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Instrument Panel 3-117 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) The RSA functions operate even The audio system mutes the rear when the main radio is off. The front speakers when the RSA audio For vehicles with Rear Seat is active through the headphones. audio system displays when the Audio (RSA), rear seat passengers...
Page 236 3-118 Instrument Panel ¨ While listening to a disc, press go to the next track or chapter on the © disc. Press to go back to the start of the current track or chapter (if more than ten seconds have played). This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the disc.
Page 237: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Instrument Panel 3-119 When a disc is playing in the CD or Audio Steering Wheel (Previous/End): Press to DVD changer, press PROG to select Controls go to the previous radio station the next disc, if multiple discs are stored as a favorite, the next track if loaded.
Page 238: Radio Reception
3-120 Instrument Panel − XM™ Satellite Radio Service (Volume): Press to increase or to decrease the radio The range for most AM stations is XM Satellite Radio Service volume. greater than for FM, especially at gives digital radio reception from night.
Page 239: Multi-Band Antenna
Instrument Panel 3-121 Multi-Band Antenna The multi-band antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle. This type of antenna is used with the AM/FM ® radio, as well as OnStar and the XM™ Satellite Radio Service System, if the vehicle has these features.
Page 240 3-122 Instrument Panel ✍ NOTES...
Page 241 Driving Your Vehicle Off-Road Recovery ....4-9 Driving Your Your Driving, the Passing .......4-9 Road, and the Vehicle Loss of Control .....4-9 Vehicle Driving at Night ....4-10 Driving in Rain and Driving for Better Fuel on Wet Roads ....4-11 Economy Before Leaving on Your Driving, the Road, a Long Trip .......4-12 Driving habits can affect fuel...
Page 242: Driving Your Vehicle
Driving Your Vehicle • Drunk Driving Keep vehicle tires properly CAUTION inﬂated. • Combine several trips into a CAUTION Assume that other road users single trip. (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other Drinking and then driving is very • Replace the vehicle’s tires with drivers) are going to be careless dangerous.
Page 243: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving Your Vehicle Police records show that almost This means that when anyone who Braking 40 percent of all motor has been drinking — driver or See Brake System Warning Light on vehicle-related deaths involve passenger — is in a crash, that page 3-34.
Page 244: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Driving Your Vehicle And, of course, actual stopping If the engine stops, there will still be distances vary greatly with the some power brake assist but it will be surface of the road, whether it is used when the brake is applied. pavement or gravel;...
Page 245: Braking In Emergencies
Driving Your Vehicle As the brakes are applied, the Braking in Emergencies feature will automatically disengage computer keeps receiving updates when the brake pedal is released or ABS allows the driver to steer and on wheel speed and controls braking brake pedal pressure is quickly brake at the same time.
Page 246 Driving Your Vehicle If the system fails to turn on or When the traction control system activate, the StabiliTrak light along has been turned off, system noises with one of the following messages may be heard and felt as a result will be displayed on the Driver of the brake-traction control working.
Page 247: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) System
Driving Your Vehicle The traction control system is The traction control system may All-Wheel Drive (AWD) enabled automatically when the activate on dry or rough roads System vehicle is started. It will activate and or under conditions such as heavy the StabiliTrak light will ﬂash if it acceleration while turning or If the vehicle has this feature,...
Page 248: Steering
Driving Your Vehicle Steering If there is a need to reduce speed, page 4-3. It is better to remove as do it before entering the curve, much speed as possible from a Power Steering while the front wheels are straight. collision.
Page 249: Off-Road Recovery
Driving Your Vehicle The fact that such emergency Ease off the accelerator and then, if • Do not get too close to the vehicle situations are always possible is a there is nothing in the way, steer so you want to pass. Doing so can good reason to practice defensive that the vehicle straddles the edge of reduce your visibility.
Page 250: Driving At Night
4-10 Driving Your Vehicle Skidding Of course, traction is reduced when Driving at Night water, snow, ice, gravel, or other In a skid, a driver can lose control of Night driving is more dangerous than material is on the road. For safety, the vehicle.
Page 251: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving Your Vehicle 4-11 • Hydroplaning Keep the windshield and all glass CAUTION on your vehicle clean — inside Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water and out. can build up under your vehicle’s Wet brakes can cause crashes. • Keep your eyes moving, tires so they actually ride on They might not work as well in a especially during turns or curves.
Page 252: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
4-12 Driving Your Vehicle Before Leaving on a Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Long Trip Always be alert and pay attention Driving on steep hills or through to your surroundings while driving. mountains is different than driving To prepare your vehicle for a long If you become tired or sleepy, ﬁnd on ﬂat or rolling terrain.
Page 253: Winter Driving
Driving Your Vehicle 4-13 ® Winter Driving The StabiliTrak System on page 4-5 CAUTION improves the ability to accelerate on Driving on Snow or Ice slippery roads, but slow down and Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or adjust your driving to the road Drive carefully when there is snow with the ignition off is dangerous.
Page 254 4-14 Driving Your Vehicle Blizzard Conditions CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation. Stay with the For more information about If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: vehicle unless there is help nearby. carbon monoxide, see Engine •...
Page 255: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice, Or Snow
Driving Your Vehicle 4-15 Repeat this until help arrives but only If stuck too severely for the traction Rocking Your Vehicle to when you feel really uncomfortable system to free the vehicle, turn Get It Out from the cold. Moving about to keep the traction system off and use the warm also helps.
Page 256: Loading The Vehicle
4-16 Driving Your Vehicle Loading the Vehicle Tire and Loading Information CAUTION Label It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can Do not load the vehicle any carry. This weight is called heavier than the Gross Vehicle the vehicle capacity weight Weight Rating (GVWR), or and includes the weight of all...
Page 257 Driving Your Vehicle 4-17 Steps for Determining Correct The Tire and Loading Information Determine the combined label also shows the size of the Load Limit weight of luggage and original equipment tires (C) and cargo being loaded on the Locate the statement “The the recommended cold tire vehicle.
Page 258 4-18 Driving Your Vehicle Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 1,000 lbs Example 2 = 1,000 lbs Example 3 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg). (453 kg). (453 kg).
Page 259 Driving Your Vehicle 4-19 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label The GVWR includes the weight CAUTION of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Do not load the vehicle any The Certiﬁcation/Tire label also heavier than the Gross Vehicle tells you the maximum Weight Rating (GVWR), or weights for the front and rear either the maximum front or axles, called the Gross Axle...
Page 260: Towing
4-20 Driving Your Vehicle If you put things inside your Towing CAUTION vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else, they Towing Your Vehicle Things you put inside your will go as fast as the vehicle vehicle can strike and injure goes.
Page 261: Recreational Vehicle Towing
Driving Your Vehicle 4-21 Recreational Vehicle These vehicles may also be towed • Is the proper towing equipment by putting the front wheels on a dolly. going to be used? See your Towing See “Dolly Towing” later in this dealer/retailer or trailering Recreational vehicle towing means section.
Page 262 4-22 Driving Your Vehicle 3. Set the parking brake. Once the destination is reached: Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) 4. Turn the ignition to 1. Set the parking brake. ACC/ACCESSORY. 2. Reinstall the 50 amp BATT1 fuse 5. Shift the transmission to to the underhood fuse block.
Page 263 Driving Your Vehicle 4-23 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed Vehicles Only) for towing. 5. Remove the key from the ignition. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 7. Release the parking brake. Towing the Vehicle From the Rear Notice: Towing the vehicle from...
Page 264: Towing A Trailer
4-24 Driving Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Trailering is different than just Pulling A Trailer driving the vehicle by itself. Here are some important points: Trailering means changes in CAUTION • There are many different handling, acceleration, braking, laws, including speed limit durability and fuel economy.
Page 265 Driving Your Vehicle 4-25 Three important considerations have tongue weight the vehicle can carry. • Obey speed limit restrictions to do with weight: See “Weight of the Trailer Tongue” when towing a trailer. later in this section for more • •...
Page 266 4-26 Driving Your Vehicle Ask your dealer/retailer for our weight may reduce the trailering trailering information or advice, or capacity more than the total of the write us at our Customer Assistance additional weight. Offices. See Customer Assistance Consider the following example: Offices on page 7-4 for more A vehicle model base weight is information.
Page 267 Driving Your Vehicle 4-27 the rear axle could be 850 lbs The maximum trailer would only be Total Weight on the Vehicle’s (386 kg) X 1.5 = 1,275 lbs (578 kg). 7,800 lbs (3 538 kg). You may go Tires Since the rear axle already further and think the tongue weight Be sure the vehicle’s tires are...
Page 268 4-28 Driving Your Vehicle • Trailer Brakes Before starting, check all trailer hitch Will any holes be made in the parts and attachments, safety body of the vehicle when the A loaded trailer that weighs more chains, electrical connectors, lamps, trailer hitch is installed? If there than 1,000 lbs (450 kg) needs tires and mirror adjustments.
Page 269 Driving Your Vehicle 4-29 curbs, road signs, trees or other temperature gage indicates Passing objects. Avoid jerky or sudden overheating, turn off the air More passing distance is needed maneuvers. Signal well in advance. conditioning to reduce engine load, when towing a trailer. Because pull off the road and stop in a the rig is longer, it is necessary to Turn Signals When Towing a...
Page 270 4-30 Driving Your Vehicle Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul is most useful under the following driving conditions: Tow/Haul is a feature that assists • When pulling a heavy trailer or a when pulling a heavy trailer or large or heavy load through a large or heavy load.
Page 271 Driving Your Vehicle 4-31 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then Things that are especially important Parking on Hills apply the parking brake in trailer operation are automatic and shift the transmission into transmission ﬂuid, engine oil, CAUTION P (Park). axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake system.
Page 272 4-32 Driving Your Vehicle The seven-wire harness contains If a remote (non-vehicle) battery is The harness contains the following the following trailer circuits: being charged, press the Tow/Haul wires: mode switch located on the center • • Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal Red/Black: Power Supply console near the climate controls.
Page 273: Service And Appearance Care
Service and Appearance Care Service and Checking Things Under Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement ....5-33 the Hood Appearance Care High Intensity Discharge Checking Things Under (HID) Lighting ....5-34 the Hood ......5-9 Halogen Bulbs ....5-34 Hood Release .......5-9 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Engine Compartment Overview ......5-10 Stoplamps and Sidemarker Service...
Page 274: Appearance Care
Service and Appearance Care Tire Inspection and Appearance Care Electrical System Rotation ......5-49 Interior Cleaning ....5-80 High Voltage Devices When It Is Time for Fabric/Carpet ......5-81 and Wiring ......5-87 New Tires ......5-51 Leather ......5-82 Add-On Electrical Buying New Tires ....5-51 Equipment ......5-88 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Different Size Tires...
Page 275: Service
Service and Appearance Care Service Accessories and vehicle using genuine GM Accessories. When you go to your Modiﬁcations For service and parts needs, visit GM dealer/retailer and ask for GM your dealer/retailer. You will receive When non-dealer/non-retailer Accessories, you will know that genuine GM parts and GM-trained accessories are added to the vehicle, GM-trained and supported service...
Page 276: California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
Service and Appearance Care California Perchlorate Doing Your Own than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Materials Requirements Service Work Service Publications Ordering Certain types of automotive Information on page 7-13. CAUTION applications, such as airbag This vehicle has an airbag system.
Page 277: Fuel
Service and Appearance Care Fuel Gasoline Speciﬁcations might fail a smog-check test. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on At a minimum, gasoline Use of the recommended fuel page 3-37. If this occurs, return to should meet ASTM speciﬁcation is an important part of the proper your authorized dealer/retailer for D 4814 in the United States or maintenance of this vehicle.
Page 278: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Service and Appearance Care For customers who do not use TOP Notice: This vehicle was not Fuels in Foreign TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, designed for fuel that contains Countries one bottle of GM Fuel System methanol. Do not use fuel Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel containing methanol.
Page 279: Filling The Tank
Service and Appearance Care Filling the Tank To open the fuel door, push the CAUTION rearward center edge in and release and it will open. CAUTION Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. If Fuel vapor burns violently and a you spill fuel and then something fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries.
Page 280: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Service and Appearance Care When replacing the fuel cap, turn it Notice: If you need a new fuel CAUTION (Continued) clockwise until it clicks. Make cap, be sure to get the right type. sure the cap is fully installed. The Your dealer/ retailer can get one and the vehicle damaged if this diagnostic system can determine if...
Page 281: Checking Things Under The Hood
Service and Appearance Care Checking Things Hood Release 3. After the lid has been partially lifted, a gas strut automatically Under the Hood To open the hood: lifts and holds the hood in the fully open position. CAUTION Before closing the hood, be sure all ﬁller caps are on properly.
Page 282: Engine Compartment Overview
5-10 Service and Appearance Care Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood, here is what you will see:...
Page 283 Service and Appearance Care 5-11 A. Radiator Pressure Cap. See F. Power Steering Fluid on J. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. Cooling System on page 5-17. page 5-24. See “Brake Fluid” under Brakes on page 5-26. B. Engine Coolant Recovery Cap. G.
Page 284: Engine Oil
5-12 Service and Appearance Care Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel ﬁll. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview must be on level ground.
Page 285 Service and Appearance Care 5-13 Engines starburst symbol. Failure What Kind of Engine Oil to Use • SAE 5W-30 to use the recommended oil Look for three things: SAE 5W-30 is best for the can result in engine damage not vehicle.
Page 286: Engine Oil Life System
5-14 Service and Appearance Care Engine oil system ﬂushes are not the oil life system might not indicate changed prior to a CHANGE recommended and could cause that an oil change is necessary ENGINE OIL SOON message being engine damage not covered by the for over a year.
Page 287: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Service and Appearance Care 5-15 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace the engine air What to Do with Used Oil cleaner/ﬁlter: Used engine oil contains certain When to Inspect the Engine elements that can be unhealthy for Air Cleaner/Filter your skin and could even cause Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at the cancer.
Page 288: Automatic Transmission
5-16 Service and Appearance Care 6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to Automatic Transmission Notice: Use of the incorrect reinstall the cover and reconnect automatic transmission ﬂuid may Fluid the electrical connector. damage the vehicle, and the It is not necessary to check the damages may not be covered by transmission ﬂuid level.
Page 289: Cooling System
Service and Appearance Care 5-17 Cooling System Notice: Using coolant other than CAUTION ® DEX-COOL can cause premature The cooling system allows the engine, heater core, or radiator engine to maintain the correct An electric engine cooling fan corrosion. In addition, the engine working temperature.
Page 290: Engine Coolant
5-18 Service and Appearance Care Engine Coolant What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL The cooling system in the vehicle is coolant. If using this mixture, nothing CAUTION ® ﬁlled with DEX-COOL engine else needs to be added. This coolant.
Page 291 Service and Appearance Care 5-19 Notice: If extra inhibitors and/or cool before this is done. See Engine How to Add Coolant to the additives are used in the Coolant on page 5-18 for more Recovery Tank vehicle’s cooling system, the information.
Page 292 5-20 Service and Appearance Care How to Add Coolant to the CAUTION Radiator Steam and scalding liquids from a CAUTION hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are An electric engine cooling fan under pressure, and if you turn the under the hood can start up even surge tank pressure cap —...
Page 293 Service and Appearance Care 5-21 3. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it. 4. Fill the radiator to the base of the ﬁller neck with the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture. 5. When coolant begins to ﬂow out 6. Fill the coolant recovery tank to 8.
Page 294: Engine Overheating
5-22 Service and Appearance Care 9. If the coolant level inside the Engine Overheating If you do decide to lift the hood, radiator ﬁller neck is low, add make sure the vehicle is parked on The vehicle has several indicators more of the proper DEX-COOL a level surface.
Page 295 Service and Appearance Care 5-23 If the temperature overheat gage is If Steam Is Coming From The If No Steam Is Coming From no longer in the overheat zone Engine Compartment The Engine Compartment or an overheat warning no longer If an engine overheat warning is displays, the vehicle can be driven.
Page 296: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
5-24 Service and Appearance Care Overheated Notice: After driving in the When to Check Power overheated engine protection Steering Fluid Engine Protection operating mode, to avoid engine Operating Mode It is not necessary to regularly check damage, allow the engine to power steering ﬂuid unless you cool before attempting any repair.
Page 297: Windshield Washer Fluid
Service and Appearance Care 5-25 The ﬂuid level should be somewhere may fall below freezing, use a ﬂuid Notice: between MAX and MIN line on the that has sufficient protection • When using concentrated dipstick in room temperature. If the against freezing.
Page 298: Brakes
5-26 Service and Appearance Care Brakes • When the brake ﬂuid falls to a low A ﬂuid leak in the brake hydraulic level, the brake warning light comes system can also cause a low ﬂuid Brake Fluid on. See Brake System Warning level.
Page 299 Service and Appearance Care 5-27 Notice: Continuing to drive with • If brake ﬂuid is spilled on the CAUTION worn-out brake pads could vehicle’s painted surfaces, the result in costly brake repair. paint ﬁnish can be damaged. Be With the wrong kind of ﬂuid in the careful not to spill brake ﬂuid Some driving conditions or climates brake hydraulic system, the...
Page 300: Battery
5-28 Service and Appearance Care Brake Adjustment expected can change in many other Vehicle Storage ways if the wrong replacement Every time the brakes are applied, brake parts are installed. CAUTION with or without the vehicle moving, the brakes adjust for wear. Battery Batteries have acid that can Replacing Brake System...
Page 301: Jump Starting
Service and Appearance Care 5-29 Jump Starting Trying to start the vehicle by transmission in P (Park) or a pushing or pulling it will not work, manual transmission in Neutral If the vehicle’s battery has run and it could damage the vehicle. before setting the parking brake.
Page 302 5-30 Service and Appearance Care 4. Open the hoods and locate the 5. Check that the jumper cables do CAUTION (Continued) positive (+) and negative (−) not have loose or missing terminal locations on the other insulation. If they do, you could has ﬁller caps, be sure the right vehicle.
Page 303 Service and Appearance Care 5-31 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step.
Page 304 5-32 Service and Appearance Care 10. Now start the vehicle with the To disconnect the jumper cables good battery and run the from both vehicles, do the following: engine for a while. 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) 11. Try to start the vehicle that had cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery.
Page 305: All-Wheel Drive
Service and Appearance Care 5-33 All-Wheel Drive Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement It is recommended that the all-wheel Headlamp aim has been preset at For the proper type of replacement drive lubricants be checked and the factory and should need no bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs ﬁlled by the dealer/retailer.
Page 306: High Intensity Discharge (Hid) Lighting
5-34 Service and Appearance Care High Intensity Discharge Halogen Bulbs Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and (HID) Lighting Sidemarker Lamps CAUTION CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you The low beam high intensity drop or scratch the bulb. You or discharge lighting system others could be injured.
Page 307: License Plate Lamp
Service and Appearance Care 5-35 3. Remove the three hex nuts License Plate Lamp 4. Install the new bulb. holding the taillamp assembly in 5. Reverse steps 1 – 3 to reinstall To replace one of these bulbs: place. the license plate lamp. 1.
Page 308: Windshield Replacement
5-36 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Windshield Wiper 3. Install the new wiper blade and make sure the wiper blade Replacement Blade Replacement locks into place. Your vehicle is equipped with an Windshield wiper blades should be For the proper size and type see acoustic windshield.
Page 309: Tires
Service and Appearance Care 5-37 Tires CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with • • Underinﬂated tires pose Overinﬂated tires are more high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you the same danger as likely to be cut, punctured, ever have questions about your overloaded tires.
Page 310: Tire Sidewall Labeling
5-38 Service and Appearance Care Tire Sidewall Labeling See the “Tire Size” illustration The TIN shows the manufacturer later in this section for more and plant code, tire size, and Useful information about a tire is detail. date the tire was manufactured. molded into its sidewall.
Page 311 Service and Appearance Care 5-39 (B) Tire Ply Material The type (E) Tire Inﬂation of cord and number of plies temporary use tire or compact in the sidewall and under spare tire should be inﬂated the tread. to 60 psi (420 kPa). For more information on tire (C) Tire Identiﬁcation Number pressure and inﬂation see...
Page 312: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
5-40 Service and Appearance Care Tire Size For example, if the tire size Tire Terminology and aspect ratio is 60, as shown in Deﬁnitions The following illustration shows item C of the illustration, it would an example of a typical mean that the tire’s sidewall is Air Pressure The amount of air...
Page 313 Service and Appearance Care 5-41 Bead The tire bead contains DOT Markings A code molded Intended Outboard Sidewall steel wires wrapped by steel into the sidewall of a tire The side of an asymmetrical cords that hold the tire onto signifying that the tire is in tire, that must always face the rim.
Page 314 5-42 Service and Appearance Care Maximum Loaded Vehicle Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Traction The friction between Weight The sum of curb tire used on passenger cars and the tire and the road surface. weight, accessory weight, some light duty trucks and The amount of grip provided.
Page 315: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Service and Appearance Care 5-43 Vehicle Capacity Weight Notice: Do not let anyone tell A vehicle speciﬁc Tire and The number of designated you that under-inﬂation or Loading Information label is seating positions multiplied by over-inﬂation is all right. It is attached to your vehicle.
Page 316: Tire Pressure Monitor System
5-44 Service and Appearance Care When to Check Remove the valve cap from the Tire Pressure Monitor tire valve stem. Press the System Check your tires once a month tire gage ﬁrmly onto the valve to or more. Do not forget to The Tire Pressure Monitor System get a pressure measurement.
Page 317 Service and Appearance Care 5-45 As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been equipped alternate tires and wheels allow the vehicle has been equipped with with a TPMS malfunction indicator to TPMS to continue to function a tire pressure monitoring system indicate when the system is not properly.
Page 318: Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
5-46 Service and Appearance Care Vehicles with TPMS operate on a Tire Pressure Monitor At the same time a message to radio frequency and comply check the pressure in a speciﬁc tire Operation with RSS-210 of Industry and appears on the Driver Information Science Canada.
Page 319 Service and Appearance Care 5-47 A Tire and Loading Information Always use the GM approved tire the conditions that can cause the label, attached to your vehicle, sealant available through your malfunction light and DIC message shows the size of your vehicle’s dealer/retailer.
Page 320 5-48 Service and Appearance Care • If the TPMS is not functioning it The TPMS sensors can also be One or more TPMS sensors cannot detect or signal a low tire matched to each tire/wheel position are missing or damaged. condition.
Page 321: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Service and Appearance Care 5-49 The TPMS sensor matching process 6. Proceed to the passenger side Tire Inspection and is outlined below: front tire, and repeat the Rotation procedure in Step 5. 1. Set the parking brake. We recommend that you 7.
Page 322 5-50 Service and Appearance Care Any time you notice unusual After the tires have been rotated, CAUTION (Continued) wear, rotate the tires as soon as adjust the front and rear inﬂation possible and check wheel pressures as shown on the Tire The wheel could come off and alignment.
Page 323: When It Is Time For New Tires
Service and Appearance Care 5-51 When It Is Time for New You need new tires if any of the they degrade due to age. If you are following statements are true: unsure about the need to replace Tires the tires as they get older, consult •...
Page 324 5-52 Service and Appearance Care GM’s exclusive TPC Spec See Tire Inspection and Rotation CAUTION system considers over a dozen on page 5-49 for information on critical speciﬁcations that proper tire rotation. If you use bias-ply tires on the impact the overall performance vehicle, the wheel rim ﬂanges of your vehicle, including CAUTION...
Page 325: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Service and Appearance Care 5-53 Different Size Tires and Vehicles that have a tire pressure CAUTION monitoring system could give an Wheels inaccurate low-pressure warning If you add different sized if non-TPC Spec rated tires are If you add wheels or tires that are a wheels, your vehicle may not installed on your vehicle.
Page 326: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
5-54 Service and Appearance Care Uniform Tire Quality rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches due to variations in driving habits, (25 to 30 cm), or to some service practices, and differences Grading limited-production tires. in road characteristics and Quality grades can be found climate.
Page 327: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Service and Appearance Care 5-55 Wheel Alignment and Wheel Replacement degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature Tire Balance Replace any wheel that is bent, can lead to sudden tire failure. cracked, or badly rusted or The grade C corresponds to The tires and wheels on your corroded.
Page 328 5-56 Service and Appearance Care If you need to replace any of your Notice: The wrong wheel can Used Replacement Wheels wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, also cause problems with bearing or Tire Pressure Monitor System life, brake cooling, speedometer CAUTION (TPMS) sensors, replace them only or odometer calibration,...
Page 329: Tire Chains
Service and Appearance Care 5-57 Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blowout CAUTION while you are driving, especially if Use another type of traction you maintain the tires properly. See device only if its manufacturer Do not use tire chains.
Page 330 5-58 Service and Appearance Care A rear blowout, particularly on a If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire CAUTION curve, acts much like a skid and wheel damage by driving slowly and may require the same correction to a level place and stopping. Lifting a vehicle and getting under you would use in a skid.
Page 331: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Service and Appearance Care 5-59 Tire Sealant and If this vehicle has a tire sealant and CAUTION compressor kit, there may not be a Compressor Kit spare tire, tire changing equipment, Over-inﬂating a tire could cause and on some vehicles there may not the tire to rupture and you or CAUTION be a place to store a tire.
Page 332 5-60 Service and Appearance Care This vehicle may have one of the Tire Sealant following tire sealant and Read and follow the safe handling compressor kits. The kit includes: instructions on the label adhered to the sealant canister. Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister.
Page 333 Service and Appearance Care 5-61 Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inﬂate a Punctured Tire Follow the directions closely for correct sealant usage. When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a heated environment for 5 minutes.
Page 334 5-62 Service and Appearance Care 2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (F) 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle 10. Inﬂate the tire to the and the power plug (H). must be running while using recommended inﬂation pressure the air compressor. using the pressure gage (C). 3.
Page 335 Service and Appearance Care 5-63 11. Press the on/off button (B) to 19. Stop at a safe location and turn the tire sealant and check the tire pressure. compressor kit off. Refer to Steps 1 through 11 under “Using the Tire Sealant The tire is not sealed and will and Compressor Kit without continue to leak air until...
Page 336 5-64 Service and Appearance Care 21. Dispose of the used sealant canister (E) and sealant/air hose (F) assembly at a local dealer/retailer or in accordance with local state codes and practices. 22. Replace it with a new canister available from your dealer/retailer.
Page 337 Service and Appearance Care 5-65 4. Remove the tire valve stem cap 9. Press the on/off (B) button to This option is only functional from the ﬂat tire by turning it turn the compressor on. when using the air only counterclockwise.
Page 338: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit Storage
5-66 Service and Appearance Care Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister To remove the sealant canister: 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. 2. Press the canister release button. 3. Pull up and remove the canister. 4. Replace with a new canister which is available from your dealer/retailer.
Page 339: Changing A Flat Tire
Service and Appearance Care 5-67 Changing a Flat Tire When the vehicle has a ﬂat tire (B), CAUTION (Continued) use the following example as a If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire guide to assist you in the placement and wheel damage by driving slowly of wheel blocks (A).
Page 340: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
5-68 Service and Appearance Care Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The tools needed to remove the spare tire are located in the storage compartment on the driver side, at the rear of the vehicle. 1. Open the jack storage compartment by pulling on the latch tab, located toward the rear of the vehicle, and pulling the...
Page 341 Service and Appearance Care 5-69 1. Open the storage compartment Removing the Spare Tire door of the convenience center The compact spare tire is located that is nearest the liftgate under the vehicle, in front of the rear and remove the cap on the bumper.
Page 342: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
5-70 Service and Appearance Care 3. Loosen the cable by turning the Removing the Flat Tire wrench counterclockwise three and Installing the or four turns. Spare Tire 4. If the spare tire has not lowered, 1. Do a safety check before tighten the cable all the way and proceeding.
Page 343 Service and Appearance Care 5-71 CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. 4.
Page 344 5-72 Service and Appearance Care CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 345 Service and Appearance Care 5-73 10. Remove any rust or dirt from CAUTION the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. Wheel nuts that are improperly or 11. Place the spare tire on the incorrectly tightened can cause wheel mounting surface. the wheels to become loose or 12.
Page 346: Secondary Latch System
5-74 Service and Appearance Care Secondary Latch System To release the spare tire from the secondary latch: This vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly that has CAUTION a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the compact spare Someone standing too close tire from suddenly falling off the during the procedure could be...
Page 347 Service and Appearance Care 5-75 5. Turn the lug wrench clockwise to 9. Tilt the retainer and slip it through raise the jack until it lifts the the wheel opening when the secondary latch spring. spare tire has been completely lowered.
Page 348: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
5-76 Service and Appearance Care Storing a Flat or Spare 4. When the compact spare tire is CAUTION almost in the stored position, Tire and Tools turn the tire so the valve is Storing a jack, a tire, or other toward the rear of the vehicle.
Page 349 Service and Appearance Care 5-77 3. Put the ﬂat tire in the rear storage area with the valve stem pointing toward the rear of the vehicle. 6. Make sure the tire is stored 5. Hook the cable onto the outside securely.
Page 350 5-78 Service and Appearance Care Storing the Tools 3. Reinstall the wing bolt (B) by turning clockwise. 4. To replace the cover, line up the tab at the front of the cover with the notch in the cover opening. Push the cover in place and make sure that the rear clips are in the slots and push the cover closed.
Page 351: Compact Spare Tire
Service and Appearance Care 5-79 Compact Spare Tire After installing the compact spare on And do not mix the compact spare the vehicle, stop as soon as possible tire or wheel with other wheels and make sure the spare tire is or tires.
Page 352: Appearance Care Interior Cleaning
5-80 Service and Appearance Care Appearance Care When cleaning the vehicle’s interior, Many cleaners contain solvents that only use cleaners speciﬁcally may become concentrated in the designed for the surfaces being vehicle’s breathing space. Before Interior Cleaning cleaned. Permanent damage may using cleaners, read and adhere to result from using cleaners on all safety instructions on the label.
Page 353: Fabric/Carpet
Service and Appearance Care 5-81 Fabric/Carpet 3. Start on the outside edge of the • Heavy pressure or aggressive soil and gently rub toward the rubbing with a cleaning cloth. Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft center. Continue cleaning, using Use of heavy pressure can brush attachment frequently to a clean area of the cloth each...
Page 354: Leather
5-82 Service and Appearance Care Leather Instrument Panel, Vinyl, Some commercial products may increase gloss on the instrument and Other Plastic A soft cloth dampened with water panel. The increase in gloss Surfaces can be used to remove dust. If a may cause annoying reﬂections in more thorough cleaning is the windshield and even make...
Page 355: Weatherstrips
Service and Appearance Care 5-83 Weatherstrips Do not wash the vehicle in direct High pressure car washes may sunlight. Use a car washing cause water to enter the vehicle. Silicone grease on weatherstrips will soap. Do not use cleaning agents Avoid using high pressure washes make them last longer, seal better, that are petroleum based or...
Page 356: Finish Care
5-84 Service and Appearance Care Finish Care industrial chimneys, etc., can steam or caustic soap to clean damage the vehicle’s ﬁnish if they aluminum. A coating of wax, rubbed Occasional waxing or mild polishing remain on painted surfaces. Wash to high polish, is recommended for all of the vehicle by hand may be the vehicle as soon as possible.
Page 357: Aluminum Or Chrome-Plated Wheels And Trim
Service and Appearance Care 5-85 Aluminum or chrome-plated wheels, could Notice: Driving the vehicle damage the surface of the through an automatic car wash Chrome-Plated Wheels wheel(s). The repairs would not that has silicone carbide tire and Trim be covered by the vehicle cleaning brushes, could damage warranty.
Page 358: Sheet Metal Damage
5-86 Service and Appearance Care Sheet Metal Damage Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting If the vehicle is damaged and Chemicals used for ice and Some weather and atmospheric requires sheet metal repair or snow removal and dust control can conditions can create a chemical replacement, make sure the body collect on the underbody.
Page 359: Vehicle Identiﬁcation Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (Vin)
Service and Appearance Care 5-87 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Electrical System Engine Identiﬁcation The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identiﬁcation High Voltage Devices and the engine code. This code helps identify the vehicle’s engine, Number (VIN) Wiring speciﬁcations, and replacement parts.
Page 360: Add-On Electrical Equipment
5-88 Service and Appearance Care Add-On Electrical Windshield Wiper Fuses Fuses and Circuit Equipment Breakers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a The wiring circuits in your vehicle Notice: Do not add anything fuse. If the motor overheats due are protected from short circuits by a electrical to the vehicle unless you to heavy snow or ice, the wiper will...
Page 361: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Service and Appearance Care 5-89 Instrument Panel Fuse Fuses Usage Block AIRBAG Airbag Ampliﬁer The instrument panel fuse block is located under the instrument BCK/UP/ Back-up STOP Lamp/Stoplamp panel on the passenger side of the vehicle. Pull down on the cover Body Control to access the fuse block.
Page 362 5-90 Service and Appearance Care Fuses Usage Relays Usage LT/TRN/SIG Driver Side Turn LT/PWR/ Driver Side Power Signal SEAT Seat Relay Memory Seat RT/PWR/ Passenger Side Module SEAT Power Seat Relay Power Mirrors, PWR/ Power Windows Liftgate Release WNDW Relay PWR/ Power Steering Power Mode...
Page 363: Underhood Fuse Block
Service and Appearance Care 5-91 Underhood Fuse Block To remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index ﬁnger and pull straight out. The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment, on the passenger side of the vehicle. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block.
Page 364 5-92 Service and Appearance Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage AUX VAC Auxiliary Vacuum Fuel System Control Powertrain Control FSCM PCM IGN PUMP Pump Module Module Ignition All-Wheel-Drive HORN Horn Power Liftgate System L/GATE Heated Windshield HTD WASH BATT 1 Battery 1 Washer Fluid Power Outlet...
Page 365 Service and Appearance Care 5-93 Fuses Usage Relays Usage Relays Usage RVC SNSR Regulated Voltage PRK LAMP Park Lamp Air Conditioning Control Sensor CMPRSR PWR/TRN Powertrain Compressor Clutch CLTCH S/ROOF/ RR DEFOG Rear Window SUNSHADE Sunroof AUX VAC Auxiliary Vacuum Defogger PUMP Pump...
Page 366: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
5-94 Service and Appearance Care Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a under the hood.
Page 367: Maintenance Requirements
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Requirements Schedule Schedule Notice: Maintenance intervals, Introduction checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended ﬂuids Important: Keep engine oil at the and lubricants as prescribed in Maintenance Schedule proper level and change as Introduction ......6-1 this manual are necessary to keep recommended.
Page 368: Using The Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule To help protect the environment, and This schedule is for vehicles that: CAUTION to keep the vehicle in good condition, • carry passengers and cargo be sure to maintain the vehicle within recommended limits on the Performing maintenance work on properly.
Page 369: Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule To purchase service information, Scheduled Maintenance the oil life system whenever the oil see Service Publications Ordering is changed. See Engine Oil Life When the CHANGE ENGINE Information on page 7-13. System on page 5-14 for information OIL SOON message displays, on the Engine Oil Life System and Owner Checks and Services on service is required for the vehicle.
Page 370 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance I — Use Maintenance I if the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message displays within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased or Maintenance II was performed. Maintenance II — Use Maintenance II if the previous service performed was Maintenance I. Always use Maintenance II whenever the message displays 10 months or more since the last service or if the message has not come on at all for one year.
Page 371: Additional Required Services
Maintenance Schedule Scheduled Maintenance (cont’d) Service Maintenance I Maintenance II • Inspect restraint system components. See footnote (e). • Lubricate body components. See footnote (f). • Inspect throttle system. See footnote (j). Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item.
Page 372 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000) (200 000) (240 000) All-wheel-drive vehicles: Change • • • transfer case ﬂuid (severe service). See footnote (m). All-wheel-drive vehicles: Change •...
Page 373: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Footnotes (d) Inspect wiper blades for wear, liftgate hinges. More frequent cracking, or contamination. lubrication may be required when (a) Visually inspect brake lines Clean the windshield and wiper exposed to a corrosive environment. and hoses for proper hook-up, blades, if contaminated.
Page 374: Owner Checks And Services
Maintenance Schedule (i) Drain, ﬂush, and reﬁll cooling (m) Change transfer case ﬂuid if the At Each Fuel Fill system. This service can be vehicle is mainly driven under It is important to perform these complex; you should have your one or more of these conditions: underhood checks at each fuel ﬁll.
Page 375: At Least Once A Month
Maintenance Schedule At Least Once a Month At Least Once a Year Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Tire Inﬂation Check Starter Switch Check Inspect the vehicle’s tires and make CAUTION sure they are inﬂated to the CAUTION correct pressures. Do not forget to When you are doing this check the spare tire, if the vehicle When you are doing this...
Page 376 6-10 Maintenance Schedule Ignition Transmission Parking Brake and Automatic • To check the P (Park) Transmission P (Park) Lock Check mechanism’s holding ability: Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift While parked, and with the parking to P (Park). Then release the brake set, try to turn the ignition to parking brake followed by the CAUTION...
Page 377: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Maintenance Schedule 6-11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines starburst Engine Oil symbol.
Page 378: Maintenance Replacement Parts
6-12 Maintenance Schedule Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood and Door Hinges and Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, Rear Folding Seat in Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, Weatherstrip Conditioning in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No.
Page 379: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Maintenance Schedule 6-13 Engine Drive Belt Maintenance Record Routing After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, 3.6L V6 Engine odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-1.
Page 380 6-14 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 381 Maintenance Schedule 6-15 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 382 6-16 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 383: Customer Assistance Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are Service Publications important to your dealer and to Ordering Information ...7-13 Customer Assistance and Buick. Normally, any concerns Information with the sales transaction or Vehicle Data Recording and Customer Satisfaction the operation of your vehicle will Privacy Procedure ......7-1...
Page 384: Customer Assistance And Information
Customer Assistance Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Buick, please use of the program is free of charge member of dealership management, remember that your concern and your case will generally be it appears your concern cannot will likely be resolved at a dealer’s...
Page 385: Online Owner Center
Your inquiry should be records involving factory-related vehicle accompanied by your Vehicle • Find Buick dealers for service service claims. The program Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). nationwide provides for the review of the facts Mediation/Arbitration Program •...
Page 386: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
However, if a customer wishes own to your driveway proﬁle. My GM Canada (Canada) — to write or e-mail Buick, the letter • www.gm.ca My Preferences: Manage your should be addressed to: proﬁle and use tools and forms...
Page 387: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Customer Assistance Information GM Mobility Canada — Customer Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries Assistance Reimbursement Program (Except Puerto Rico and General Motors of Canada Limited U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Communication Centre, Customer Assistance CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive General Motors de Mexico, S.
Page 388: Roadside Assistance Program
When calling Roadside Assistance, the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Road or Highway: Tow to the have the following information Buick and General Motors of nearest Buick dealer for warranty ready: Canada Limited reserve the right to service, or if the vehicle was in make any changes or discontinue •...
Page 389 Customer Assistance Information • • • Flat Tire Change: Service is Mounting, dismounting or Trip Interruption Beneﬁts and provided to change a ﬂat tire changing of snow tires, chains, Assistance: Must be over with the spare tire. The spare tire, or other traction devices.
Page 390: Scheduling Service Appointments
Customer Assistance Information Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Appointments Warranty service can generally be To enhance your ownership completed while you wait. However, experience, we and our participating When your vehicle requires warranty if you are unable to wait, GM helps dealers are proud to offer Courtesy service, contact your dealer/retailer to minimize your inconvenience by...
Page 391: Collision Damage Repair
Customer Assistance Information Public Transportation or Fuel Rental reimbursement will be limited General Motors reserves the right to Reimbursement and must be supported by original unilaterally modify, change or receipts. This requires that you sign discontinue Courtesy Transportation If your vehicle requires overnight and complete a rental agreement at any time and to resolve all warranty repairs, and public...
Page 392 7-10 Customer Assistance Information to ensure that your vehicle’s vehicle. As a result, these parts There are signiﬁcant differences in designed appearance, durability, may ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature the quality of coverage afforded and safety are preserved. The use durability/corrosion problems, by various insurance policy terms.
Page 393 Customer Assistance Information 7-11 number, and a general If a Crash Occurs • If you need roadside assistance, description of the damage to call GM Roadside Assistance. Here is what to do if you are the other vehicle. See Roadside Assistance involved in a crash.
Page 394: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government
7-12 Customer Assistance Information • Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Reporting Safety Once you have an estimate, read but you must live with the repair. it carefully and make sure you Defects Depending on your policy limits, your understand what work will insurance company may initially be performed on your vehicle.
Page 395: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: transmission, axle suspension, Washington D.C., 20590 brakes, electrical, steering, Buick Customer Assistance Center body, etc. P.O. Box 33136 You can also obtain other Detroit, MI 48232-5136 information about motor vehicle Service Bulletins safety from safercar.gov.
Page 396: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
7-14 Customer Assistance Information In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, ORDER TOLL FREE: Vehicle Data 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday Owner Manual, and Warranty Recording and 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time Booklet. Privacy For Credit Card Orders Only RETAIL SELL PRICE: (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Your GM vehicle has a number of Helm, Inc.
Page 397: Event Data Recorders
Customer Assistance Information 7-15 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 in which crashes and injuries consent of the vehicle owner or, Data Recorder (EDR).
Page 398: Navigation System
7-16 Customer Assistance Information Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information. Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions.
Page 399 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Appearance Care (cont.) What Will You See After Interior Cleaning ....5-80 Accessories and an Airbag Inﬂates? ..1-51 Leather ......5-82 Modiﬁcations ...... 5-3 Accessory Power ....2-22 When Should an Airbag Sheet Metal Damage ..5-86 Accessory Power Outlets ..
Page 400 INDEX Check Engine Lamp ....3-37 Battery ....... 5-28 Calibration ......3-48 Checking Things Under Electric Power California the Hood ......5-9 Management ....3-16 Perchlorate Materials Chemical Paint Spotting ..5-86 Run-Down Protection ..3-17 Requirements ....5-4 Belt Routing, Engine ..... 6-13 Child Restraints California Fuel .......
Page 401 INDEX Cleaning (cont.) Compressor Kit, Tire Instrument Panel, Vinyl, Sealant ......5-59 Damage Repair, Collision ..7-9 and Other Plastic Content Theft-Deterrent ..2-16 Data Recorders Surfaces ...... 5-82 Control of a Vehicle ....4-3 Event ......7-15 Interior ......5-80 Coolant Daytime Running Lamps/ Leather ......
Page 402 INDEX Drive Systems Dual Automatic Climate Engine All-Wheel Drive ....5-33 Control System ....3-20 Air Cleaner/Filter ....5-15 Driver Information Check and Service Engine Center (DIC) ....3-42 Rear Seat Entertainment Soon Lamp ....3-37 DIC Operation and System ...... 3-108 Compartment Overview ..
Page 403 INDEX Fuses Fuses and Circuit Filter Halogen Bulbs ..... 5-34 Breakers ...... 5-88 Engine Air Cleaner .... 5-15 Hazard Warning Flashers ..3-5 Instrument Panel Finish Damage ....5-86 Head Restraints ..... 1-2 Fuse Block ....5-89 Flashers, Hazard Warning ..3-5 Headlamp Flash-to-Pass ......
Page 404 INDEX Hood Lights Checking Things Under ..5-9 Airbag Readiness ..... 3-31 Keyless Entry, Remote Release ......5-9 Antilock Brake System Operation ......2-4 Horn ........3-5 (ABS) Warning ....3-35 Keyless Entry System .... 2-3 How to Wear Safety Brake System Warning ..
Page 405 INDEX Locks (cont.) Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Power Door ....... 2-8 Owner Checks and Navigation System, Privacy ... 7-16 Programmable Automatic Services ......6-8 Navigation/Radio System, Door Locks ....2-9 Recommended Fluids see Navigation Manual ..3-98 Rear Door Security Locks ..2-9 and Lubricants ....
Page 406 INDEX Outside (cont.) Perchlorate Materials Power Foldaway Mirrors ..2-32 Requirements, California ..5-4 Radio Frequency Phone Power Mirrors ....2-32 Identiﬁcation (RFID), ® Bluetooth ....... 3-98 Overheated Engine Protection Privacy ......7-16 Power Operating Mode ....5-24 Radio(s) ......3-70 Door Locks ......
Page 407 INDEX Reclining Seatbacks ....1-6 Retained Accessory Scheduled Maintenance ..6-3 Recommended Fluids Power (RAP) ....2-22 Additional Required and Lubricants ....6-11 Roadside Assistance Services ......6-5 Recreational Vehicle Towing ..4-21 Program ......7-6 Scheduling Appointments ..7-8 Reimbursement Program, Rocking Your Vehicle to Sealant Kit, Tire ....
Page 408 i-10 INDEX Service (cont.) Starting the Engine ....2-22 Engine Soon Lamp ... 3-37 Steering ....... 4-8 Tachometer ......3-30 Publications Ordering Steering Wheel Controls, Taillamps Information ....7-13 Audio ......3-119 Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Scheduling Appointments ..7-8 Steering Wheel, Power Tilt Sidemarker Lamps ..
Page 409 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont.) Tires (cont.) Changing a Flat Tire ..5-67 Wheel Alignment and Ultrasonic Rear Parking Cleaning ......5-85 Tire Balance ....5-55 Assist (URPA) ....2-34 Compact Spare ....5-79 Wheel Replacement ..5-55 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 5-54 Different Size ....
Page 410 i-12 INDEX Windshield (cont.) Washer ......3-8 Warning Lights, Gages, Washer Fluid ....5-25 and Indicators ....3-28 Wiper Blade Warnings Replacement ....5-36 DIC Warnings and Wiper Fuses ....5-88 Messages ....3-50 Wipers ......3-8 Hazard Warning Flashers ..3-5 Winter Driving ......

Buick 2009 Enclave Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Seats and Restraint System

Features and Controls

Table of Contents

Instrument Panel

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Care

Service and Appearance

Driving Your Vehicle 4-1

Driving Your Vehicle

Drunk Driving

And the Vehicle

Towing

5-1 Service and

Appearance Care

Service

Checking Things under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Windshield Replacement

Appearance Care Interior Cleaning

Electrical System High Voltage Devices and Wiring

Vehicle Identiﬁcation Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Maintenance Schedule 6-1 Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Requirements Schedule Schedule

Customer Assistance Information 7-1 Customer Customer Assistance

Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Customer Assistance and Ordering Information

Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government

Vehicle Data Recording

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Quick Links

Chapters

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