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  • Page 1 Express/Savana Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..... . 2 In Brief ......5 Keys, Doors, and Windows .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction This manual describes features that Danger may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that Danger indicates a hazard with a was not purchased on the vehicle, high level of risk which will result model variants, country in serious injury or death.
  • Page 4 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Top Tether Anchors for Child Restraints Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle : Malfunction Indicator Lamp and what they mean. For more : Oil Pressure information on the symbol, refer to the Index.
  • Page 5 Introduction NOTES...

  • Page 6: In Brief

    In Brief In Brief Performance and Maintenance Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control ....20 Tire Pressure Monitor ..20 Instrument Panel Fuel .

  • Page 7: Instrument Panel

    In Brief Instrument Panel...

  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    In Brief 1. Air Vents 0 151. 13. Passenger Airbag On-Off 23. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 122. Switch (If Equipped). See 2. Driver Information Center (DIC) Airbag On-Off Switch 0 60. Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 104. 14. Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 176 (If 3.

  • Page 9: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief Initial Drive panic alarm. Press again to cancel the panic alarm or move the Information ignition to ON/RUN. This section provides a brief See Keys 0 22 and Remote Keyless overview about some of the Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 24. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.

  • Page 10: Door Locks

    In Brief Canceling a Remote Start Lock and unlock the door from the Windows outside using the key or the Remote To cancel a remote start, do one of Manual Windows Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, the following: if equipped. From the inside, slide Turn the hand crank on each door the manual lever on the door up Press and hold...

  • Page 11: Seat Adjustment

    In Brief Express-Down Seat Adjustment Power Seats The driver window switch also has Manual Seats an express-down feature that allows the window to be lowered without holding the switch. Press fully and release the window switch marked AUTO to activate the express-down mode.

  • Page 12: Safety Belts

    In Brief Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright How to Wear Safety Belts position: Properly 0 46. 1. Lift the lever fully without Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 47. applying pressure to the Lower Anchors and Tethers for seatback, and the seatback will Children (LATCH System) 0 70.

  • Page 13: Mirror Adjustment

    In Brief See Airbag On-Off Switch 0 60 for the driver side mirror. Adjust the Interior Mirror important information. mirror angle by moving the knob in Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear the desired direction. view of the area behind your Mirror Adjustment Keep the selector switch in the vehicle.

  • Page 14: Interior Lighting

    In Brief To adjust the steering wheel: The instrument panel brightness Entry/Exit Lighting 0 127. knob extends when is pressed. 1. Pull the lever to move the Exterior Lighting To manually turn on the dome steering wheel up or down into a comfortable position.

  • Page 15: Windshield Wiper/Washer

    In Brief : Turns on the headlamps, : Slow wipes. parking lamps, taillamps, instrument : Fast wipes. panel lights, and license plate : Use to turn the wipers off. lamps. : Push the paddle on top of the See: turn signal lever to spray washer Exterior Lamp Controls 0 122.

  • Page 16: Climate Controls

    In Brief Climate Controls The vehicle's heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled with these systems. Vehicles without Air Conditioning 1. Fan Control 3. Air Delivery Mode Control 2. Temperature Control...

  • Page 17: Transmission

    In Brief while driving downhill or towing a trailer by letting you select a desired range of gears. To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever to M (Manual Mode). 2. Press the +/ buttons on the shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions.

  • Page 18: Vehicle Features

    In Brief Vehicle Features off, press this button to display the time. Press to display additional text information related to the current Radio(s) FM-RDS station or MP3 song. A choice of additional information such as Channel, Song, Artist, and CAT (category) can display. Continue pressing to highlight the desired tab, or press the softkey located under any one of the tabs...

  • Page 19: Portable Audio Devices

    In Brief available per page. Each page of Portable Audio Devices For vehicles with audio steering favorites can contain any wheel controls, some audio controls This vehicle may have an auxiliary combination of AM and FM stations. can be adjusted at the steering input on the radio faceplate and a wheel.

  • Page 20: Cruise Control

    In Brief Cruise Control SET : Press briefly to set the Power Outlets speed and activate cruise control, The accessory power outlets can be or press and hold to decelerate. used to plug in electrical equipment, If cruise control is already active, such as a cell phone or an MP3 use to decrease vehicle speed.

  • Page 21: Performance And Maintenance

    In Brief Performance and To turn off traction control, press The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in and release . The appropriate Maintenance pressure of one of the vehicle's DIC message will display. See tires. If the warning light comes on, Ride Control System Traction Control/ stop as soon as possible and inflate...

  • Page 22: Fuel

    In Brief Fuel 2. Fully press and release the Combine several trips into a accelerator pedal slowly three single trip. times within five seconds. Replace the vehicle's tires with 3. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall See Engine Oil Life System 0 202.

  • Page 23: Keys, Doors, And Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....34 Windows Manual Mirrors ....34 Keys Trailer-Tow Mirrors .
  • Page 24 Keys, Doors, and Windows moving the key out of the RUN Warning (Continued) position. Do not add any additional items to the ring attached to the impacted, and airbags may not ignition key. Attach additional items deploy. To reduce the risk of only to the second ring, and limit unintentional rotation of the added items to a few essential keys...

  • Page 25: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    Keys, Doors, and Windows If it becomes difficult to turn a key, Remote Keyless Entry inspect the key blade for debris. (RKE) System Operation Periodically clean with a brush or pick. If equipped, the RKE transmitter functions work up to 60 m (197 ft) Remote Keyless Entry away from the vehicle.
  • Page 26 Keys, Doors, and Windows Battery Replacement The horn may chirp when Press and hold for more than pressed again within five seconds. two seconds to activate the panic Replace the battery if the REPLACE See Vehicle Personalization 0 116. alarm. The turn signal lamps flash BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY and the horn sounds repeatedly for message displays in the DIC.

  • Page 27: Remote Vehicle Start

    Keys, Doors, and Windows To replace the battery: systems. See Climate Control 2. Press and release on the Systems 0 146 for additional transmitter. 1. Separate the transmitter with a information. flat, thin object, such as a flat 3. Immediately press and hold head screwdriver.

  • Page 28: Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 10 minutes will immediately expire There is an emission control Warning (Continued) and the second 10 minute time system malfunction. See frame will start. Malfunction Indicator Lamp safety belts properly and the (Check Engine Light) 0 99. After the engine has been remote doors should be locked started two times, the ignition switch...

  • Page 29: Power Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks Delayed Locking When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door open, the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed. The horn chirps to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use.

  • Page 30: Lockout Protection

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Lockout Protection This feature protects you from locking the key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door is open. If the power lock switch is pressed when either the driver, passenger, or rear door is open, all the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock.

  • Page 31: Doors Side Door

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors To open the rear portion of a 60/40 door from the outside, pull the handle on the side of the rear door Side Door (60/40 and pull the door toward you. Swing-Out) To close the 60/40 side doors, close the rear door first.

  • Page 32: Sliding Door

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Sliding Door Rear Doors Warning Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance To open the sliding side door from of being thrown out of the the inside, pull the handle toward...

  • Page 33: Vehicle Security

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security Warning (Continued) This vehicle has theft-deterrent death from heat stroke. features; however, they do not make Always lock the vehicle the vehicle impossible to steal. whenever leaving it. Immobilizer Operation Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door This vehicle is equipped with the when you slow down or stop...
  • Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the engine still does not start, and To program the new key: If you lose or damage a the key appears to be undamaged, PASS-Key III+ key, see your dealer 1. Verify the new key has try another ignition key.

  • Page 35: Exterior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors On the lower portion of each mirror The mirrors can be manually folded is an auxiliary convex mirror. in or out. A convex mirror's surface is curved Convex Mirrors Power Mirrors so you can see more from the driver seat.

  • Page 36: Heated Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Heated Mirrors Interior Mirrors Windows For vehicles with heated mirrors: Interior Rearview Mirrors Warning : Press to heat the mirrors. Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear An indicator light in the button lights Never leave a child, a helpless view of the area behind the vehicle.

  • Page 37: Manual Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Windows If equipped with power windows, Swing-Out Windows press the switch to lower the Operate the manual windows by window and pull the switch up to turning the hand crank on each door raise it. to raise or lower the side door The driver door also has a control to windows.

  • Page 38: Enhanced Technology Glass

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Enhanced Technology Glass The vehicle may be equipped with Enhanced Technology Glass (ETG). ETG is part of the overall occupant protection system on passenger and crew vans. ETG may help keep passengers sitting next to these fixed windows from being ejected through the glass in some, but not all crashes.

  • Page 39: Sun Visors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Configuration ETG Locations Sliding door forward window (if Passenger Vans with five or more equipped) and rear-most side seating positions windows Long Wheelbase Cargo Vans Rear-most side windows Sliding door forward window (if Crew Vans equipped) and rear-most side windows.

  • Page 40: Seats And Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Seats and When Should an Airbag Securing Child Restraints (With Inflate? ..... . . 57 the Safety Belt in the Restraints What Makes an Airbag Rear Seat) .

  • Page 41: Head Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats To adjust the seat: 1. Lift the bar under the front On vehicles with factory installed Seat Adjustment edge of the seat cushion to seats, the front seats have built-in unlock the seat. head restraints that are not 2.

  • Page 42: Reclining Seatbacks

    Seats and Restraints To adjust a power seat, if available, 2. Push and pull on the seatback use the controls on the front of to make sure it is locked. the seat: Warning Move the center knob to the right or left to move the seat Sitting in a reclined position when forward or rearward.

  • Page 43: Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Removing the Rear Seat Disconnect the mini-latch plates for the lap-shoulder belts on the bench seat to be removed. Three-Passenger Seat Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving. The left side pin has a gray cap with a black L marked on it.
  • Page 44 Seats and Restraints 4. Repeat this procedure for the other pins. 5. Pull the seat rearward about 5 cm (2 in), and then lift the seat from the floor rails. 6. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Three-Passenger Seat For the last row of seats, stow the safety belt latch plate on The right side pin has a the clip at the window trim.
  • Page 45 Seats and Restraints vehicle has floor mats, pull the Warning (Continued) flap that has been cut into the mat. injured. Be sure to lock the seat 3. Insert the locking pins into the into place properly when seat base and push the seat to installing it.

  • Page 46: Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints 9. Check that all locking pins are Safety Belts locked into place before This section of the manual operating the vehicle. describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. Warning Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn...

  • Page 47: How To Wear Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints When riding in a vehicle, you travel Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why Warning (Continued) as fast as the vehicle does. If the should I have to wear safety vehicle stops suddenly, you keep belts? passengers to ride in any area of going until something stops you.

  • Page 48: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Seats and Restraints It is very important for all occupants pelvic bones and you would be Lap-Shoulder Belt to buckle up. Statistics show that less likely to slide under the lap All seating positions in the vehicle unbelted people are hurt more often belt.
  • Page 49 Seats and Restraints If the shoulder portion of a 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt passenger belt is pulled out all height adjuster, move it to the the way, the child restraint height that is right for you. locking feature may be See Safety Belt Height engaged.
  • Page 50 Seats and Restraints Before a door is closed, be sure the Although the safety belt safety belt is out of the way. If a pretensioners cannot be seen, they door is slammed against a safety are part of the safety belt assembly. belt, damage can occur to both the They can help tighten the safety safety belt and the vehicle.
  • Page 51 Seats and Restraints Rear Safety Belt Comfort of the three-passenger bench seats and for the outboard seating Guides positions of the four-passenger bench seats. For these seating Warning positions, the adjustable comfort guide attaches to a loop on the A safety belt that is not properly outboard side of the seatback.
  • Page 52 Seats and Restraints 3. Be sure that the belt is not be removed from the guide. Slide twisted and it lies flat. The the guide into its storage pocket on elastic cord must be behind the the side of the seatback. belt with the plastic guide on Comfort Guide Installation and the front.

  • Page 53: Safety Belt Use During

    Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During that the fetus will not be hurt in a Warning crash. For pregnant women, as for Pregnancy anyone, the key to making safety Do not bleach or dye safety belt Safety belts work for everyone, belts effective is wearing them webbing.

  • Page 54: Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash

    Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt New parts and repairs may be Airbag System necessary even if the safety belt System Parts after a The vehicle has the following system was not being used at the Crash airbag: time of the crash. A frontal airbag for the driver.
  • Page 55 Seats and Restraints A roof-rail airbag for the front If the van is equipped with a Airbags are designed to supplement outboard passenger and the sliding door, the roof-rail airbag the protection provided by safety passenger seated directly for the front outboard passenger belts.

  • Page 56: Where Are The Airbags

    Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) are supplemental restraints to the front outboard passenger the safety belts. Everyone in the airbags are most effective when vehicle should wear a safety belt you are sitting well back and properly, whether or not there is upright in the seat with both feet There is an airbag readiness light an airbag for that person.
  • Page 57 Seats and Restraints The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar Side Similar If the vehicle has seat-mounted side If the vehicle has a single seating If the vehicle has a front outboard impact airbags for the driver and row and it has roof-rail airbags for...

  • Page 58: When Should An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag Warning Inflate? If something is between an This vehicle is equipped with one or occupant and an airbag, the more airbags. See Airbag System airbag might not inflate properly 0 53. Airbags are designed to inflate or it might force the object into if the impact exceeds the specific that person causing severe injury...

  • Page 59: What Makes An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints It depends largely on what you hit, of the impact. In addition, these How Does an Airbag the direction of the impact, and how roof-rail airbags are designed to Restrain? quickly the vehicle slows down. inflate during a rollover. Roof-rail airbags are not designed to inflate in In moderate to severe frontal or Frontal airbags may inflate at...

  • Page 60: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates

    Seats and Restraints not toward those airbags. See the windshield or being able to steer inflate. The feature may also When Should an Airbag the vehicle, nor does it prevent activate, without airbag inflation, Inflate? 0 57. people from leaving the vehicle. after an event that exceeds a predetermined threshold.

  • Page 61: Airbag On-Off Switch

    Seats and Restraints Additional windshield breakage may Airbag On-Off Switch My vehicle has a rear seat too also occur from the front outboard small to accommodate a If the instrument panel has the passenger airbag. rear-facing infant seat; or switch pictured in the following Airbags are designed to inflate The infant has a medical illustration, the vehicle has an...
  • Page 62 Seats and Restraints Medical Condition. A passenger that the airbag is off. See Airbag Warning (Continued) has a medical condition which, On-Off Light 0 97. The front according to his or her physician: outboard passenger airbag will frontal airbag unless the person remain off until you turn it back on Causes the passenger airbag to sitting there belongs to a category...

  • Page 63: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    Seats and Restraints dealer and the service manual have parts of the front seats, safety belts, information about servicing the the airbag sensing and diagnostic vehicle and the airbag system. module, steering wheel, instrument panel, any airbag modules, ceiling or pillar garnish trim, front sensors, Warning or airbag wiring.

  • Page 64: Airbag System Check

    Seats and Restraints Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System Child Restraints Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need Older Children regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag Warning readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 97. A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle.
  • Page 65 Seats and Restraints Sit all the way back on the seat. Q: What is the proper way to Warning Do the knees bend at the seat wear safety belts? edge? If yes, continue. If no, A: An older child should wear a Never allow more than one child return to the booster seat.

  • Page 66: Infants And Young Children

    Seats and Restraints Warning Warning (Continued) Never allow a child to wear the shoulder belt can tighten but safety belt with the shoulder belt cannot be loosened if it is locked. behind their back. A child can be The shoulder belt locks when it is seriously injured by not wearing pulled all the way out of the the lap-shoulder belt properly.
  • Page 67 Seats and Restraints Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Warning Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash.

  • Page 68: Child Restraint Systems

    Seats and Restraints For each type of child restraint, Child Restraint Systems Warning there are many different models available. When purchasing a child A young child's hip bones are still restraint, be sure it is designed to be so small that the vehicle's regular used in a motor vehicle.
  • Page 69 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle Warning A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle s safety belt or LATCH system, following the Forward-Facing Child Seat...

  • Page 70: Where To Put The Restraint

    Seats and Restraints When securing an add-on child Where to Put the Warning restraint, refer to the instructions Restraint that come with the restraint which A child in a rear-facing child may be on the restraint itself or in a According to accident statistics, restraint can be seriously injured booklet, or both, and to this manual.

  • Page 71: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch System)

    Seats and Restraints If the vehicle does not have a rear vehicle. The LATCH system is Warning (Continued) seat that will accommodate a designed to make installation of a rear-facing child restraint, a child restraint easier. forward-facing child restraint in rear-facing child restraint should not In order to use the LATCH system in the front outboard passenger...
  • Page 72 Seats and Restraints When installing a child restraint with Not all vehicle seating positions or seating position that will a top tether, you must also use child restraints have lower anchors accommodate a child restraint with either the lower anchors or the and attachments or top tether lower attachments (2).
  • Page 73 Seats and Restraints The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
  • Page 74 Seats and Restraints If the vehicle is equipped with a four Do not secure a child restraint in a passenger fourth or fifth row seat, it position without a top tether anchor does not have upper or lower if a national or local law requires anchors.
  • Page 75 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning Caution restraint properly using the Children can be seriously injured Do not let the LATCH anchors, or use the vehicle's or strangled if a shoulder belt is attachments rub against the safety belts to secure the wrapped around their neck.
  • Page 76 Seats and Restraints secure the restraints. Some tether to the top tether anchor, restraints also use another vehicle if equipped. Refer to the child anchor to secure a top tether. restraint instructions and the following steps: 1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower 2.1.

  • Page 77: Replacing Latch System Parts

    Seats and Restraints and you are using a dual Replacing LATCH System tether, route the tether Parts After a Crash over the seatback. Warning A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash.

  • Page 78: Securing Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints If the child restraint or vehicle seat position does not have the LATCH (With the Safety Belt in system, you will be using the safety the Rear Seat) belt to secure the child restraint. Be sure to follow the instructions When securing a child restraint in a that came with the child restraint.

  • Page 79: Front Seat)

    Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 70. 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place.
  • Page 80 Seats and Restraints outboard passenger frontal airbag. Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) See Airbag On-Off Switch 0 60 for more information, including system is fail-safe. No one can passenger frontal airbag could important safety information. guarantee that an airbag will not inflate even though the airbag Never put a rear-facing child seat in deploy under some unusual...
  • Page 81 Seats and Restraints the instructions that come with the through or around the restraint. child restraint say that the top strap The child restraint instructions must be anchored. will show you how. When using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position, follow the instructions that came with the child restraint and the following instructions:...
  • Page 82 Seats and Restraints 7. If the vehicle does not have a airbag risk group. See Airbag rear seat and the child restraint On-Off Switch 0 60 for more manufacturer recommends information, including important using a top tether anchor, safety information. attach the top tether to the top tether anchor.

  • Page 83: Storage

    Storage Storage Storage Additional Storage Compartments Features Storage Compartments Cargo Tie-Downs Warning Storage Compartments ..82 Front Storage ....82 Do not store heavy or sharp Additional Storage Features objects in storage compartments.
  • Page 84 Storage Safety Kit Warning Warning The child restraint top tether strap Never allow anyone to ride in the may be damaged by contact with cargo area. It is extremely items in the cargo area. Your child dangerous to ride in the cargo could be seriously injured or killed area of a vehicle.
  • Page 85 Storage 1. Fire Extinguisher 2. Warning Triangle 3. First Aid Kit 4. Highway Safety Kit...

  • Page 86: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Instruments and Airbag On-Off Light ... . 97 Engine Cooling System Charging System Light ..98 Messages ....110 Controls Malfunction Indicator Lamp Engine Oil Messages .

  • Page 87: Controls

    Instruments and Controls Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel Radio while driving. To select preset or favorite radio Steering Wheel stations: Steering Wheel Controls Adjustment Press and release go to the next or previous radio station stored as a preset or favorite.

  • Page 88: Horn

    Instruments and Controls Navigating Folders on an iPod or For vehicles with a CD Player or Windshield Wiper/Washer USB Device USB port: 1. Press and hold Press to go to the next track or while listening to a song until chapter while sourced to the CD.

  • Page 89: Compass

    Instruments and Controls When driving during the day and the Compass Compass Variance (Zone) wipers are activated, the head Procedure The vehicle may have a compass in lamps automatically turn on after 1. Do not set the compass zone the Driver Information Center (DIC). completing eight wipe cycles.

  • Page 90: Clock

    Instruments and Controls 3. Press the set/reset button to If the DIC display does not show a Do not operate any switches scroll through and select the heading, for example, N for North, such as window, climate appropriate variance zone. or the heading does not change controls, seats, etc.

  • Page 91: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls AM-FM Radio after five seconds and the Changing the Time and Date current time displayed is Default Settings To set the time: automatically set. To change the time or date default 1. Press until the hour begins settings: Radio with CD/MP3 flashing on the display.

  • Page 92: Cigarette Lighter

    Instruments and Controls Remove the cover to access and Do not use the lighter to plug in Caution (Continued) replace when not in use. accessory devices. Use the power outlets provided. Certain power accessory plugs may use and do not plug in equipment not be compatible to the accessory that exceeds the maximum Caution...

  • Page 93: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Caution (Continued) Gauges, and smoking materials could ignite Indicators them and possibly damage the vehicle. Never put flammable Warning lights and gauges can items in the ashtray. signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.

  • Page 94: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster...

  • Page 95: Speedometer

    Instruments and Controls Speedometer Fuel Gauge Listed are four situations customers might experience with the fuel The speedometer shows the gauge. None of these indicate a vehicle's speed in kilometers per problem with the fuel gauge: hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). At the gas station, the fuel pump This vehicle is equipped with an shuts off before the gauge...

  • Page 96: Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

    Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure A reading in the low pressure zone Engine Coolant may be caused by a dangerously Gauge Temperature Gauge low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure. Check the oil as soon as possible. Caution Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the...

  • Page 97: Voltmeter Gauge

    Instruments and Controls above the usual operating range Voltmeter Gauge charging system is not able to and approach the far end of the provide full power at engine idle. As gauge: engine speeds are increased, this condition should correct itself as Stop and go driving in heavy higher engine speeds allow the traffic.

  • Page 98: Airbag Readiness Light

    Instruments and Controls If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message can also come on. See Airbag System Messages 0 114. Airbag On-Off Light When the vehicle is started, this The airbag readiness light comes on light flashes and a chime may come for several seconds when the When the front outboard passenger...

  • Page 99: Charging System Light

    Instruments and Controls See Airbag On-Off Switch 0 60 for Warning (Continued) more information, including important safety information. manual. See Airbag On-Off Switch 0 60 for more on this, Charging System Light including important safety information. Warning If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means This light comes on briefly when the Warning...

  • Page 100: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)

    Instruments and Controls generator drive belt, or that there is Malfunctions are often indicated by Caution (Continued) an electrical problem. Have it the system before any problem is checked right away. If the vehicle noticeable. Being aware of the light costly repairs not covered by the must be driven a short distance with and seeking service promptly when...

  • Page 101: Brake System Warning

    Instruments and Controls previous guidelines and see your Emissions Inspection and The light does not come on dealer for service as soon as when the ignition is in ON/RUN Maintenance Programs possible. while the engine is off. If the vehicle requires an Emissions If the light is on steady : A Critical emission control systems Inspection/Maintenance test, the...

  • Page 102: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    Instruments and Controls If the warning light comes on, there If the light is still on, have the If it does not, have the vehicle could be a brake problem. Have the vehicle towed for service. See serviced by your dealer. If the brake system inspected right away.

  • Page 103: Off Light

    Instruments and Controls For vehicles with the Tow/Haul See Traction Control/Electronic If the light is on and flashing, the Mode feature, this light comes on Stability Control 0 176. TCS and/or the StabiliTrak system when the Tow/Haul Mode has been is actively working.

  • Page 104: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    Instruments and Controls shown on the Tire and Loading Low Fuel Warning Light Caution (Continued) Information label. See Tire Pressure 0 233. have the vehicle serviced. Always When the Light Flashes First and follow the maintenance schedule Then Is On Steady for changing engine oil.

  • Page 105: Security Light

    Instruments and Controls Security Light This light comes on when the Information Displays high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Driver Information Changer 0 123 for more information. Center (DIC) Cruise Control Light All messages will appear in the DIC display at the bottom of the instrument cluster.
  • Page 106 Instruments and Controls If there is a problem with the system Trip/Fuel Menu Items (Trip/Fuel) : Press this button that controls the temperature to display the odometer, trip (Trip/Fuel) : Press this button display, the numbers will be odometers, fuel range, average to scroll through the following menu replaced with dashes.
  • Page 107 Instruments and Controls turned on. This can be used if the Fuel Range If your vehicle is low on fuel, the trip odometer is not reset at the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will be Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL beginning of the trip.
  • Page 108 Instruments and Controls Timer (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). This REMAINING on the display, that average is calculated based on the means 99% of the current oil life Press the trip/fuel button until various vehicle speeds recorded remains. The engine oil life system TIMER displays.
  • Page 109 Instruments and Controls Park Assist Tire Pressure Engine Hours If the vehicle has the Rear Parking If your vehicle has the Tire Pressure Press the vehicle information button Monitor System (TPMS), the until ENGINE HOURS displays. This Assist (RPA) system, press until pressure for each tire can be viewed display shows the total number of...

  • Page 110: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls Calibrate Compass Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and Charging Messages Your vehicle may have this feature. Messages displayed on the DIC The compass can be manually indicate the status of the vehicle or SERVICE BATTERY calibrated. To calibrate the compass some action may be needed to CHARGING SYSTEM through the DIC, see...

  • Page 111: Compass Messages

    Instruments and Controls on the DIC display. If the message cargo door. Restart the vehicle and vehicle, check the door for is still displayed or appears again check for the message on the DIC obstructions, and close the door when you begin driving, the brake display.

  • Page 112: Engine Oil Messages

    Instruments and Controls conditioning compressor turns back Engine Oil Messages corrected. Check the oil as soon as on. You can continue to drive the possible and have the vehicle CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON vehicle. serviced by your dealer. See Engine Oil 0 200.

  • Page 113: Fuel System Messages

    Instruments and Controls stays on, the vehicle should be Key and Lock Messages TURN SIGNAL ON taken to your dealer for service as This message displays and a chime REPLACE BATTERY IN soon as possible. sounds if a turn signal is left on for REMOTE KEY 1.2 km (0.75 mi).

  • Page 114: Ride Control System

    Instruments and Controls SERVICE PARK ASSIST SERVICE TRACTION benefits of the stability enhancement system, you should CONTROL This message displays if there is a normally leave StabiliTrak on. problem with the Rear Parking If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, this However, you should turn Assist (RPA) system.

  • Page 115: Airbag System Messages

    Instruments and Controls The message could display if the Security Messages Have the climate control system stability system takes longer serviced by your dealer if you notice SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT than usual to complete its a drop in heating and air SYSTEM diagnostic checks due to driving conditioning efficiency.

  • Page 116: Tire Messages

    Instruments and Controls Tire Messages SERVICE TIRE MONITOR See Tire Inspection 0 239, Tire Rotation 0 239, Tire Pressure SYSTEM CHECK TIRE PRESSURE or Monitor Operation 0 236, and Tire If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE Pressure 0 233 for more Monitor System (TPMS), this information.

  • Page 117: Vehicle Reminder

    Instruments and Controls an ignition cycle. See Tow/Haul message clears and the chime Vehicle Mode 0 173, Automatic stops when the fluid temperature Personalization Transmission 0 169, and Cruise reaches a safe level. Control 0 178. This vehicle may have Vehicle Reminder customization capabilities that allow SERVICE TRANSMISSION...
  • Page 118 Instruments and Controls Entering the Feature Press until the PRESS To select a setting, press while Settings Menu DISPLAY IN ENGLISH screen the desired setting is displayed on appears on the DIC display. Press the DIC. A beep will sound once a 1.
  • Page 119 Instruments and Controls ALL IN PARK (default) : All of the OFF : There will be no feedback To select a setting, press while doors will unlock when the vehicle is when you press on the RKE the desired setting is displayed on shifted into P (Park).
  • Page 120 Instruments and Controls transmitter. You will not receive DELAY DOOR LOCK NO CHANGE : No change will be feedback when unlocking the made to this feature. The current This feature allows you to select vehicle with the RKE transmitter if setting will remain.
  • Page 121 Instruments and Controls 2 MINUTES : The exterior lamps will vehicle with the RKE transmitter. NO CHANGE : No change will be stay on for two minutes. The lamps will remain on for made to this feature. The current setting will remain. 20 seconds or until on the RKE NO CHANGE : No change will be...
  • Page 122 Instruments and Controls A 40 second time period has To select a setting, press while elapsed with no selection made. the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to exit the feature settings menu. Press until FEATURE SETTINGS PRESS...

  • Page 123: Lighting

    Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting (Headlamps) : Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, Exterior Lamp Controls and license plate lamps. Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls ..122 If the headlamps are turned on Exterior Lamps Off while the vehicle is on, the Reminder .

  • Page 124: Headlamp High/Low-Beam

    Lighting on and the key is out of the ignition. This instrument cluster light comes The shift lever is not in P (Park). To turn off the chime, turn the on when the high-beam headlamps The light sensor determines it is are on.

  • Page 125: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting To turn off the automatic headlamp system. The DRL and automatic not operating, these lamps turn off. system, turn the exterior lamp headlamp system are only affected Move the exterior lamp control to control to the off position and then when the light sensor sees a to disable this feature.

  • Page 126: Turn And Lane-Change

    Lighting Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or lane Interior Lighting change the arrow flashes rapidly or Signals does not come on, a signal bulb Instrument Panel may be burned out. Illumination Control Have any burned out bulbs replaced.

  • Page 127: Dome Lamps

    Lighting Dome Lamps Reading Lamps The dome lamps come on when any If equipped with reading lamps, door is opened. They turn off after press the button next to each lamp all the doors are closed. to turn it on or off. The instrument panel brightness The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations.

  • Page 128: Lighting Features

    Lighting Lighting Features Center (DIC), you may see the Normally, these actions occur in voltage move up or down. This is steps or levels, without being normal. If there is a problem, an noticeable. In rare cases at the Entry/Exit Lighting alert will be displayed.

  • Page 129: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction features are also available through the instrument cluster and steering System wheel controls. Infotainment Before driving: Read the following pages to Become familiar with the become familiar with these features. Introduction operation, faceplate buttons, and Infotainment ....128 screen buttons.

  • Page 130: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Infotainment System Theft-Deterrent Feature Overview (AM-FM Radio) The theft-deterrent feature works by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to the infotainment system. The infotainment system does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle. Overview (AM-FM Radio) 3.
  • Page 131 Infotainment System 4. Buttons 1 - 6 Saves and selects favorite Press and hold to go stations. backward fast through a track. 5. EQ Press to adjust the equalizer. Press to turn the infotainment system on or off. Press to set the bass, Turn to adjust the volume.

  • Page 132: Cd/Mp3)

    Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD/MP3) 4. Buttons 1 - 6 Saves and selects favorite stations. 5. EQ Press to adjust the equalizer. Press to set the bass, midrange, treble, fade, and balance. Turn to manually select radio stations. 7. CAT This button is disabled.

  • Page 133: Operation

    Infotainment System 10. CD/AUX 16. BAND located under any one of the tabs and the information about that tab Press to scroll through Press to scroll through the displays. selecting the CD or an available bands FM1, auxiliary device. FM2, or AM. Speed Compensated Volume (SCV) : Radios with SCV automatically adjust the radio...
  • Page 134 Infotainment System setting allows for more radio Adjusting the Speakers If the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) is volume compensation at faster turned on, the radio disables FADE (Balance/Fade) vehicle speeds. and mutes the rear speakers. BAL/FADE : To adjust the balance Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Radio Messages or fade:...

  • Page 135: Am-Fm Radio

    Infotainment System Radio Storing a Radio Station as a SEEK or SEEK : Press Favorite SEEK to go to the previous or AM-FM Radio SEEK to go to the next station and You are encouraged to set up radio stay there. station favorites while the vehicle is Radio Data System (RDS) parked.

  • Page 136: Radio Reception

    Infotainment System 2. Press FAV to display the page programming favorites for the FM Stereo where the station is to be chosen number of numbered FM stereo gives the best sound, but stored. pages. FM signals reach only about 16 to 3.

  • Page 137: Audio Players

    Infotainment System Make sure there is sufficient Audio Players Caution (Continued) clearance when entering garages or parking structures. CD Player load one CD at a time, and keep Occasionally check to make sure the CD player and the loading slot Care of the CD Player the antenna is tightened to its base.
  • Page 138 Infotainment System damage the surface. Pick up CDs radio is turned on, the CD starts the top line of the display and artist by the outer edges or the edge of playing where it stopped, if it was information displays on the bottom the hole and the outer edge.
  • Page 139 Infotainment System RDM : Press to listen to tracks in bit rates: 32 kbps, 40 kbps, 56 kbps, Root Directory random, rather than sequential 64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps, 112 kbps, The root directory is treated as a order. To use random, do one of the 128 kbps, 160 kbps, 192 kbps, folder.
  • Page 140 Infotainment System track of the last playlist has there is no playlist-editing capability information displays on the bottom played, play continues from the using the radio. These playlists are line. When information is not first track of the first playlist. treated as special folders containing available, NO INFO displays.
  • Page 141 Infotainment System When the scan is finished, the disc begin to play. Once all songs from : Press the softkey below the begins playing files in order by that album have played, the player tab to go to the first track in artist.

  • Page 142: Auxiliary Devices

    Infotainment System The label is caught in the CD To use a portable audio player, the connected portable audio player. player. connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to If a portable audio player is not the radio's front auxiliary input jack. connected, No Input Device Found If the CD is not playing correctly, for When a device is connected, press...
  • Page 143 Infotainment System USB Support Make sure the iPod has the latest FAT32. ® firmware from Apple for proper Connecting a USB Storage operation. iPod firmware can be Device or iPod ® updated using the latest iTunes application. See www.apple.com/ The USB port can be used to itunes.
  • Page 144 Infotainment System automatically powers off and will not REV : Press and hold to reverse : Press the softkey below charge or draw power from the playback quickly. Sound is heard at pause the track. The tab appears vehicle's battery. raised when pause is being used.
  • Page 145 Infotainment System To skip through large lists, the five To select files: Repeat Functionality softkeys can be used to navigate in To use Repeat: 1. Press the softkey below the following order: Press the softkey below 2. Turn to scroll through the list First softkey, first item in the list.
  • Page 146 Infotainment System : Press the softkey below to shuffle all songs on the USB storage device or iPod. : Press the softkey below to shuffle all songs in the current album on an iPod. : Press the softkey below to shuffle all songs in the current folder on a USB storage device.

  • Page 147: Climate Controls

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..146 Rear Heating System ..148 Rear Climate Control System .
  • Page 148 Climate Controls : Air is divided between the instrument panel and floor outlets, with some air directed toward the windshield. : Air is directed to the floor outlets with some air directed to the windshield and side windows. : This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture.

  • Page 149: Rear Heating System

    Climate Controls The defogger only works when the : This turns the rear heating ignition is in ON/RUN. The defogger system off. turns off if the ignition is in the ACC/ ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF position. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.

  • Page 150: Rear Climate Control System

    Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System If equipped with a rear heating and air conditioning system, it controls the temperature, fan speed, and air delivery for the rear seat passengers only. The front climate control panel is in the overhead console between the driver and front passenger.
  • Page 151 Climate Controls Temperature Control : Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature in the rear seating area. The air conditioning system on the main climate control panel must be turned on to direct cooled air to the rear of the vehicle.

  • Page 152: Air Vents

    Climate Controls For information on how to use the Air Vents Maintenance main climate control system, see Use the outlets located near the Climate Control Systems 0 146. For Service center and on the sides of the information on ventilation, see Air instrument panel to change the Vents 0 151.

  • Page 153: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving and Engine Exhaust Trailer Towing Engine Exhaust ....168 General Towing Operating Running the Vehicle While Information ....187 Parked .

  • Page 154: Driving Information

    Driving and Operating Driving Information Designate a front seat Refer to the infotainment section for passenger to handle potential more information on using that distractions. system and the navigation system, Distracted Driving if equipped, including pairing and Become familiar with vehicle using a cell phone.

  • Page 155: Braking

    Driving and Operating Braking Once the power assist is used up, it Curve Tips can take longer to stop and the Take curves at a reasonable Braking action involves perception brake pedal will be harder to push. speed. time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception Steering Reduce speed before entering a...

  • Page 156: Off-Road Recovery

    Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go The vehicle may straighten out. straight down the roadway. Be ready for a second skid if it occurs. Loss of Control Slow down and adjust your driving according to weather Skidding conditions.

  • Page 157: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Driving and Operating Always drive slower in these types Hydroplaning Hill and Mountain Roads of driving conditions and avoid Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Driving on steep hills or through driving through large puddles and can build up under the vehicle's mountains is different than driving deep-standing or flowing water.

  • Page 158: Winter Driving

    Driving and Operating Winter Driving clear roads in shaded areas. Warning The surface of a curve or an Driving on Snow or Ice overpass can remain icy when Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) the surrounding roads are clear. Snow or ice between the tires and or with the ignition off is Avoid sudden steering the road creates less traction or...

  • Page 159: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating To save fuel, run the engine for Warning (Continued) Warning short periods to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and cannot be seen or smelled. It can If the vehicle's tires spin at high partially close the window.

  • Page 160: Vehicle Load Limits

    Driving and Operating causes a rocking motion that could Tire and Loading Information Warning (Continued) free the vehicle. If that does not get Label the vehicle out after a few tries, it maximum front or rear Gross might need to be towed out. If the Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
  • Page 161 Driving and Operating cold tire inflation pressures (4). Subtract the combined your vehicle. Consult this For more information on tires manual to determine how weight of the driver and and inflation see Tires 0 232 this reduces the available passengers from XXX kg or and Tire Pressure 0 233.
  • Page 162 Driving and Operating 3. Available Occupant and weight of the driver, passengers, Cargo Weight = 317 kg and cargo should never exceed (700 lbs) the vehicle capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 3 1. Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = Example 2 453 kg (1,000 lbs) A.

  • Page 163: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating (GVWR). The GVWR includes Starting and Warning (Continued) the weight of the vehicle, all Operating occupants, fuel, and cargo. Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, The Certification/Tire label also New Vehicle Break-In may show the maximum weights inside the vehicle so that for the front and rear axles, some of them are above...

  • Page 164: Ignition Positions

    Driving and Operating Ignition Positions This position locks the ignition and Caution (Continued) transmission. Do not turn the engine off when the premature wear and earlier vehicle is moving. This will cause a replacement. Follow this loss of power assist in the brake breaking-in guideline every and steering systems and disable time you get new brake...

  • Page 165: Starting The Engine

    Driving and Operating 4. Set the parking brake. See 1 (ACC/ACCESSORY) : This is the A warning tone will sound when the Parking Brake 0 175. position in which you can operate driver door is opened, the ignition is things like the radio and the in ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF windshield wipers when the engine and the key is in the ignition.
  • Page 166 Driving and Operating immediately after starting it. 2. If the engine does not start Caution (Continued) Allow the oil to warm up and after five to 10 seconds, lubricate all moving parts. especially in very cold weather while starting the vehicle, damage (below 18 °C or 0 °F), it could When the low fuel warning may occur to the hydraulic power...

  • Page 167: Fast Idle System

    Driving and Operating Fast Idle System When the fast idle is active, the Retained Accessory Driver Information Center (DIC) will Power (RAP) If equipped, this feature is available display FAST IDLE ON. only with cruise control. The manual These vehicle accessories can be One of the following actions will turn fast idle switch is operated using the used for up to 10 minutes after the...

  • Page 168: Shifting Out Of Park

    Driving and Operating 4. Remove the key and take it brake and then shift into P (Park) Warning (Continued) with you. If you can leave the properly before you leave the driver vehicle with the ignition key in seat. To find out how, see Shifting See Shifting Into Park 0 166.

  • Page 169: Parking Over Things

    Driving and Operating Prevent movement of the shift Engine Exhaust 2. While holding down the brake lever out of P (Park), unless the pedal, push the shift lever all ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ the way into P (Park). Warning ACCESSORY and the regular 3.

  • Page 170: Running The Vehicle While

    Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the Vehicles with a 6-speed automatic in the vehicle body from engine running. transmission have a shift position damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine indicator within the instrument...
  • Page 171 Driving and Operating Warning Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) It is dangerous to get out of the repairs would not be covered by people or objects. Do not shift vehicle if the shift lever is not fully the vehicle warranty. Shift to into a drive gear while the engine in P (Park) with the parking brake R (Reverse) only after the vehicle...
  • Page 172 Driving and Operating By doing this, the vehicle shifts In some cases, this could appear to stable shifts until the engine warms down to the next gear and has be a delayed shift, however the up. Shifts could be more noticeable more power.

  • Page 173: Manual Mode

    Driving and Operating brakes off and on. See Range To disable or enable Normal Mode Caution Selection Mode under Manual Grade Braking within the current Mode 0 172. ignition key cycle, press and hold Spinning the tires or holding the the Tow/Haul button for If you manually select 2 (Second) in vehicle in one place on a hill...

  • Page 174: Tow/Haul Mode

    Driving and Operating To use this feature: While using Range Selection Mode, Tow/Haul Mode cruise control and the Tow/Haul 1. Move the shift lever to Mode can be used. M (Manual Mode). 2. Press the +/ buttons on the Caution shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for current Spinning the tires or holding the...

  • Page 175: Antilock Brake

    Driving and Operating Also see Tow/Haul Mode under Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it Towing Equipment 0 191. becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to Antilock Brake Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses the wheels are Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking is...

  • Page 176: Parking Brake

    Driving and Operating Using ABS To set the parking brake, hold the If you are towing a trailer and are regular brake pedal, then push parking on a hill, see Driving Do not pump the brakes. Just hold down the parking brake pedal. Characteristics and Towing the brake pedal down firmly and let Tips 0 187.

  • Page 177: Ride Control Systems

    Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems problem with the vehicle. The system should initialize before the vehicle reaches 40 km/h (25 mph). Traction Control/ In some cases, it may take Electronic Stability approximately 3.2 km (2 mi) of driving before the system initializes. Control The vehicle may have a vehicle stability enhancement system called...
  • Page 178 Driving and Operating appropriate messages will be control in most driving conditions. will be automatically disabled. The displayed in the DIC. See Ride When activated, the StabiliTrak system will come back on after the Control System Messages 0 113. system may reduce engine power to brakes have cooled.

  • Page 179: Cruise Control

    Driving and Operating Cruise Control When road conditions allow cruise hold to accelerate. If cruise control control to be safely used again, is already active, use to increase If equipped with cruise control, a cruise control can be turned vehicle speed. speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or back on.
  • Page 180 Driving and Operating 4. Remove your foot from the To increase vehicle speed in Passing Another Vehicle While accelerator. small increments, press +RES. Using Cruise Control For each press, the vehicle goes The cruise control indicator on the Use the accelerator pedal to about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) faster.

  • Page 181: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driving and Operating downhill grades by using the engine Erasing Speed Memory Driver Assistance and transmission to slow the The cruise control set speed is Systems vehicle. erased from memory if To disable and enable Cruise Grade pressed or if the vehicle is Rear Vision Braking for the current ignition key turned off.
  • Page 182 Driving and Operating Vehicles without Navigation Symbols and Guidelines and press the Multifunction knob; or press the Display System The navigation system may have a screen button. feature that allows for viewing When the vehicle is on and shifted parking assist symbols and/or 3.
  • Page 183 Driving and Operating This following shows the field of 2. Corners of the rear bumper camera and its position and view that the camera provides. mounting angle checked at your Displayed images may be further or dealer. closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects that The RVC system display in the are close to either corner of the...

  • Page 184: Parking Assist

    Driving and Operating During any of these fault conditions, How the System Works Turn RPA off when towing a trailer. the display will be blank and the RPA comes on automatically when When the System Does Not indicator will flash while the vehicle the shift lever is moved into Seem to Work Properly is in R (Reverse) or until the...

  • Page 185: Fuel

    Driving and Operating cycle. RPA will return to normal Fuel Caution (Continued) operation after it is determined Use the recommended fuel for the object is removed. This (MMT), which can damage proper vehicle maintenance. could take a few drive cycles. the emissions control Use unleaded petrol with a posted A tow bar is attached to the...

  • Page 186: Filling The Tank

    Driving and Operating fuel tank at every engine oil change The fuel cap is located behind a Warning (Continued) or every 15 000 km (9,000 mi), hinged fuel door on the driver side whichever occurs first. of the vehicle. Keep children away from To remove the fuel cap, turn it the fuel pump and never let Filling the Tank...

  • Page 187: Filling A Portable Fuel

    Driving and Operating When replacing the fuel cap, turn it Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) clockwise until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. If the cap is emissions system. See Place the nozzle inside the not properly installed, the fill opening of the container Malfunction Indicator Lamp malfunction indicator lamp may...

  • Page 188: Trailer Towing

    Driving and Operating Trailer Towing The trailer must be equipped Warning with brakes adequate for the intended use. A loaded trailer General Towing When towing a trailer, exhaust weighing more than 680 kg gases may collect at the rear of Information (1,500 lb) must be equipped with the vehicle and enter if the...
  • Page 189 Driving and Operating vehicle itself. Get acquainted with Passing When turning with a trailer, make the handling and braking of the rig wider turns than normal. Do this so More passing distance is needed before setting out for the open road. the trailer will not strike soft when towing a trailer.

  • Page 190: Trailer Towing

    Driving and Operating When towing at high altitude on If parking the rig on a hill: 7. Stop and have someone pick steep uphill grades, consider the up and store the chocks. 1. Press the brake pedal, but do following: Engine coolant will boil at not shift into P (Park) yet.
  • Page 191 Driving and Operating To identify the trailering capacity of amount of tongue weight the vehicle Warning (Continued) the vehicle, read the information in can carry. See Weight of the Trailer Weight of the Trailer that appears Tongue later in this section. inadequate for the load, the later in this section.

  • Page 192: Towing Equipment

    Driving and Operating the GVW because the vehicle will Do not exceed the maximum The only way to be sure it is not be carrying that weight, too. See allowable tongue weight for the exceeding any of these ratings is to Vehicle Load Limits 0 159 for more vehicle.
  • Page 193 Driving and Operating require a weight-distributing hitch Always leave just enough slack so that uses spring bars to distribute the rig can turn. Never allow safety the trailer tongue weight among the chains to drag on the ground. two vehicle and trailer axles. See Trailer Brakes Weight of the Trailer Tongue under Trailer Towing 0 189 for rating limits...
  • Page 194 Driving and Operating at the rear of the vehicle and a Red/Black Stripe: Battery Feed shared for trailer back-up lamps and four-wire harness assembly under (30A Fuse) cutaway rear lighting connector the driver side of the instrument back-up lamps. Brown: Trailer Park Lamp panel.

  • Page 195: Conversions And Add-Ons

    Driving and Operating See Weight of the Trailer in Trailer Conversions and Caution Towing 0 189. Tow/Haul is most Add-Ons useful under the following driving Some electrical equipment can conditions: damage the vehicle or cause Add-On Electrical When pulling a heavy trailer or a components to not work and Equipment large or heavy load through...

  • Page 196: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Shift Wheels and Tires Lock Control Function Tires ......232 Check .

  • Page 197: General Information

    Vehicle Care Recreational Vehicle General Information certified parts, including control Towing ..... . 257 module or software modifications, is For service and parts needs, visit not covered under the terms of the Appearance Care your dealer.

  • Page 198: Vehicle Checks

    Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks Caution Doing Your Own Even small amounts of contamination can cause damage Service Work to vehicle systems. Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids, Warning reservoir caps, or dipsticks. It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have Hood the proper knowledge, service...
  • Page 199 Vehicle Care 3. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer, and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. If the vehicle has an underhood lamp, it will automatically come on and stay on until the hood is closed. Before closing the hood, be sure all of the filler caps are on properly.

  • Page 200: Overview

    Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview...

  • Page 201: Engine Oil

    Vehicle Care 1. Battery 0 216. Engine Oil dipstick handle is a loop. See Engine Compartment Overview 2. Radiator Pressure Cap. See To ensure proper engine 0 199 for the location. Cooling System 0 207. performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil.
  • Page 202 Vehicle Care If unable to wait two hours, the Selecting the Right Engine Oil Caution engine must be off for at least Selecting the right engine oil 15 minutes if the engine is depends on both the proper oil Do not add too much oil. Oil warm, or at least 30 minutes if specification and viscosity grade.

  • Page 203: Engine Oil Life System

    Vehicle Care dexos certification mark are all that Engine Oil Life System Caution is needed for good performance and When to Change Engine Oil engine protection. Failure to use the recommended Engine oil system flushes are not This vehicle has a computer system engine oil or equivalent can result recommended and could cause that indicates when to change the...

  • Page 204: Automatic Transmission

    Vehicle Care reset. Your dealer has trained If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON How to Check Automatic service people who will perform this message comes back on when the Transmission Fluid work and reset the system. It is also vehicle is started, the engine oil life Because this operation can be important to check the oil regularly system has not reset.
  • Page 205 Vehicle Care Wait at least 30 minutes with the than 15 °C (60 °F) or hotter than 32 ° 3. With a foot on the brake pedal, engine off, before checking the C (90 °F), a cold check cannot be move the shift lever through transmission fluid level if the vehicle each gear range, pausing for...
  • Page 206 Vehicle Care sure to keep the dipstick the proper fluid to bring the level up pointed down to get an to the middle of the WARM (1) or accurate reading. HOT (2) range depending on the ambient temperature and prior 4.

  • Page 207: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    Vehicle Care When the correct fluid level is vehicle) to release dust and dirt. 2. Remove the air cleaner/filter obtained, push the dipstick back Inspect the engine air filter for from the housing base. Take in all the way; then flip the damage, and replace if damaged.

  • Page 208: Cooling System

    Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning helps to stop flames if the engine Heater and radiator hoses, and backfires. Use caution when other engine parts, can be very working on the engine and do not hot. Do not touch them. If you do, drive with the air cleaner/filter off.

  • Page 209: Engine Coolant

    Vehicle Care Engine Coolant Warning (Continued) Caution The cooling system in the vehicle is ® overheat warning. The engine If improper coolant mixture, filled with DEX-COOL engine could catch fire and you or others inhibitors, or additives are used in coolant.
  • Page 210 Vehicle Care Checking Coolant When the engine is cold, the coolant Caution level should be at or above the The vehicle must be on a level COLD FILL mark. If it is not, there surface when checking the coolant This vehicle has a specific could be a leak in the cooling level.
  • Page 211 Vehicle Care If coolant is needed, add the proper mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done. 1. Remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, 3. Fill the radiator with the proper 4.

  • Page 212: Engine Overheating

    Vehicle Care should be running. If it is not, do not Caution continue to run the engine and have the vehicle serviced. If the pressure cap is not tightly See if the engine cooling fan speed installed, coolant loss and increases when idle speed is possible engine damage may doubled by pushing the accelerator...

  • Page 213: Engine Fan

    Vehicle Care Tows a trailer. See Driving on If the warning continues, pull over, Warning (Continued) Grades under Trailer stop, and park the vehicle Towing 0 189. right away. off and get everyone away from If the overheat warning is displayed If there is still no sign of steam, the vehicle until it cools down.

  • Page 214: Power Steering Fluid

    Vehicle Care transmission slipping or making When to Check Power Steering The level should be at the COLD extra shifts. It is merely the cooling FILL mark. If necessary, add only Fluid system functioning properly. The fan enough fluid to bring the level up to It is not necessary to regularly will slow down when additional the mark.

  • Page 215: Washer Fluid

    Vehicle Care Washer Fluid Caution Caution (Continued) What to Use Do not use washer fluid that freezing occurs, which could When the vehicle needs windshield contains any type of water damage the tank if it is washer fluid, be sure to read the repellent coating.

  • Page 216: Brake Fluid

    Vehicle Care Replacing Brake System Parts Normal brake lining wear. When Caution new linings are installed, the Always replace brake system parts fluid level goes back up. with new, approved replacement Continuing to drive with worn-out A fluid leak in the brake parts.

  • Page 217: Battery

    Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning Add brake fluid only when work is The wrong or contaminated brake done on the brake hydraulic fluid could result in damage to the system. brake system. This could result in the loss of braking leading to a possible injury.

  • Page 218: Rear Axle

    Vehicle Care Rear Axle Warning When to Check Lubricant Batteries have acid that can burn Refer to the Maintenance Schedule you and gas that can explode. 0 268 to determine how often to You can be hurt badly if you are check the lubricant.

  • Page 219: Ignition Transmission Lock Check

    Vehicle Care What to Use If the vehicle starts in any other shift lever out of P (Park) with position, contact your dealer for normal effort. If the shift lever Refer to Recommended Fluids and service. moves out of P (Park), contact Lubricants 0 275 to determine what your dealer for service.

  • Page 220: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check

    Vehicle Care Park Brake and P (Park) To check the P (Park) Caution (Continued) mechanism's holding ability: Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to the vehicle warranty. Do not allow P (Park). Then release the the wiper arm to touch the Warning parking brake followed by the windshield.

  • Page 221: Headlamp Aiming

    Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamps Composite Headlamp Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs 0 224. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
  • Page 222 Vehicle Care assembly tabs in the slots at the lower portion of the housing. Sealed-Beam Headlamp 2. Remove the two bolts from the 5. Disconnect the electrical headlamp assembly. connector. 3. Lift the headlamp assembly to 6. Turn the bulb counterclockwise release the lower tabs from the one-quarter turn to remove it radiator support.

  • Page 223: Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, And Parking Lamps

    Vehicle Care 2. Pull the bulb (3) forward to gain Front Turn Signal, 1. Use a small tool to unlatch the access to the electrical outboard clip on the lamp by Sidemarker, and Parking connector. pushing inboard and prying the Lamps lamp assembly forward.

  • Page 224: Taillamps

    Vehicle Care Taillamps To replace a taillamp/turn signal lamp or back-up lamp bulb: 2. The third nut (3) is under the 6. Remove the taillamp/turn signal applique piece (2) above the lamp (1) or back-up lamp (2) lamp. Remove the two inboard bulb socket by turning it applique nuts.

  • Page 225: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)

    Vehicle Care Center High-Mounted 4. Pull the old bulb straight out of 2. License Plate Bulb the socket and push the new Assembly Stoplamp (CHMSL) bulb into the socket. 3. Screws The Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 5. Turn the bulb socket clockwise To replace one of these bulbs: (CHMSL) is above the rear doors at one-quarter turn to install it in...

  • Page 226: Electrical System

    Vehicle Care Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Bulb Exterior Lamp Number An electrical overload may cause Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in Front Parking and 3157KX some cases to remain off. Have the Overload Turn Signal Lamp headlamp wiring checked right away Front 194LL...

  • Page 227: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Caution Breakers Spilling liquid on any electrical The wiring circuits in the vehicle are component on the vehicle may protected from short circuits by a damage it. Always keep the combination of fuses and circuit covers on any electrical breakers.
  • Page 228 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Right trailer stoplamp/Turnlamp Fuel system control module/Ignition Body control module 5 Body control module 7 Body control module 4 Instrument cluster Trailer wiring Interior rear vision camera module Windshield washer Horn The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage Transmission...
  • Page 229 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Engine control Transmission Left low-beam module battery control module headlamp battery Right low-beam Rear parking aid headlamp Left trailer module stoplamp/Turnlamp Wipers Canister vent Fuel operated solenoid heater module Body control Fuel pump Fuel system control module 2 Auxiliary power...
  • Page 230 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Relays Usage Daytime running lamps 1 (UPLVL Fuel pump +V22) (if equipped) Crank Auxiliary stoplamps Trailer stoplamps Cooling fan high Powertrain Fuel heater/Flex fuel sensor Cooling fan Body control module 6 Fan control Lighter/Data link connector Front blower V6 fuel injectors O2 sensor 2...

  • Page 231: Floor Console Fuse Block

    Vehicle Care Floor Console Fuse Block The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and The floor console fuse block is under the driver seat. features shown. Mini-Fuse Usage Steering wheel sensor Auxiliary parking lamps (cut-away) Front parking lamps Trailer parking...
  • Page 232 Vehicle Care Mini-Fuse Usage Mini-Fuse Usage Relays Usage HVAC 2 Auxiliary/Trailer Parking lamps reverse lamps HVAC 1 Upfitter 2 Reverse lamps Rear defogger Upfitter 2/Reading Upfitter 1 (if Retained lamps (if equipped) equipped) accessory power Rear blower Exterior rearview Circuit Usage heated mirrors Upfitter/Courtesy...

  • Page 233: Wheels And Tires

    Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose Replace any tires that the same danger as have been damaged by Every new GM vehicle has overloaded tires. The impacts with potholes, high-quality tires made by a resulting crash could curbs, etc.

  • Page 234: Winter Tires

    Vehicle Care and weather conditions. Original for details regarding winter tire All-Terrain Tires equipment tires designed to GM's availability and proper tire selection. This vehicle may have All-Terrain specific tire performance criteria Also, see Buying New Tires 0 241. Tires. These tires provide good have a TPC specification code With winter tires, there may be performance on most road surfaces,...
  • Page 235 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading Do not forget the spare tire, Caution Information label on the vehicle if the vehicle has one. See indicates the original equipment Full-Size Spare Tire 0 253 for Neither tire underinflation nor tires and the correct cold tire additional information.

  • Page 236: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Vehicle Care inflation pressure is high, press The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire (TPMS) uses radio and sensor pressure telltale illuminates, you on the metal stem in the center technology to check tire pressure should stop and check your tires as of the tire valve to release air.

  • Page 237: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Vehicle Care This sequence will continue upon condition exists. TPMS sensors are each ignition cycle until the tires are subsequent vehicle start-ups as mounted onto each tire and wheel inflated to the correct inflation long as the malfunction exists. assembly, excluding the spare tire pressure.
  • Page 238 Vehicle Care maintenance. See Tire Inspection message come on at each ignition TPMS sensors are installed and 0 239, Tire Rotation 0 239 and cycle until the problem is corrected. the sensor matching process is Tires 0 232. Some of the conditions that can performed successfully.
  • Page 239 Vehicle Care vehicle s tires or replacing one or 3. Press the Remote Keyless sensor identification code has more of the TPMS sensors. Also, been matched to this tire and Entry (RKE) transmitter's the TPMS sensor matching process wheel position. buttons at the same should be performed after replacing 6.

  • Page 240: Tire Inspection

    Vehicle Care Tire Inspection Tire Rotation We recommend that the tires, Tires should be rotated at the including the spare tire, if the intervals specified in the vehicle has one, be inspected Maintenance Schedule. See for signs of wear or damage at Maintenance Schedule 0 268.

  • Page 241: When It Is Time For New

    Vehicle Care Check that all wheel nuts are When It Is Time for New treadwear indicators. If the tires do not have treadwear indicators, properly tightened. See Wheel Tires replace the tires when the tread Nut Torque under Capacities Factors such as maintenance, depth is down to 3.2 mm (1/8 in) for and Specifications 0 279.

  • Page 242: Buying New Tires

    Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage GM strongly recommends If proper rotation and buying tires with the same TPC maintenance have been done, Tires age when stored normally Spec rating. all four tires should wear out at mounted on a parked vehicle. Park about the same time.
  • Page 243 Vehicle Care tire's maximum speed capability Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) when using winter tires with a lower speed rating. frequently driving the vehicle at road tires and wheels, so it is high speeds and/or for prolonged all right to drive on it. The If the vehicle tires must be periods of time, check with your spare tire was developed for...

  • Page 244: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Vehicle Care Different Size Tires and road, the tires and wheels may need Warning (Continued) to be rebalanced. See your dealer Wheels for proper diagnosis. developed for the vehicle, and If wheels or tires are installed that have them properly installed by a Wheel Replacement are a different size than the original GM certified technician.

  • Page 245: Tire Chains

    Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels Warning Warning (Continued) Warning Using the wrong replacement or remove the device if it is wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel contacting the vehicle. Do not Replacing a wheel with a used nuts can be dangerous. It could spin the vehicle's tires.

  • Page 246: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Vehicle Care For Cutaway models with LT245/ A rear blowout, particularly on a Warning 75R16, LT225/75R16 or LT215/ curve, acts much like a skid and 85R16 size single or dual rear tires, may require the same correction as Lifting a vehicle and getting under use Low Profile Z-Chain or SAE used in a skid.

  • Page 247: Tire Changing

    Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) causing injury or death. Find a level place to change the tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put an automatic 1. Wheel Block (If Equipped) transmission in P (Park) or a 2.
  • Page 248 Vehicle Care 1. Jack 4. Hoist Assembly 2. Hoist Handle 5. Hoist Shaft 3. Extension(s) 6. Hoist Handle and Extension(s) 4. Wheel Wrench 7. Wheel Wrench 5. Jack Handle The spare tire is mounted in the rear underbody of the vehicle. Use the hoist handle, extension(s), and the wheel wrench to remove the underbody-mounted spare tire.
  • Page 249 Vehicle Care 4. Turn the wheel wrench The spare tire is a full-size tire, counterclockwise to lower the like the other tires on the spare tire to the ground. vehicle. Continue to turn the wheel 7. Put the spare tire near the wrench until the spare tire can flat tire.
  • Page 250 Vehicle Care Front Flat: Assemble the The front position jacking point jack (1) together with the jack is on the frame. The rear handle (5), one or two position jacking point is on the extension(s) (3), and the wheel rear axle. wrench (4).
  • Page 251 Vehicle Care off the ground so there is Warning (Continued) Warning enough room for the spare tire to fit. changing a wheel, remove any Never use oil or grease on bolts rust or dirt from places where the or nuts because the nuts might wheel attaches to the vehicle.
  • Page 252 Vehicle Care 10. Turn the jack handle Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack studs on the wheel. If the stud after replacing. Follow the torque completely. holes in a wheel have become specification supplied by the larger, the wheel could collapse in aftermarket manufacturer when Warning...
  • Page 253 Vehicle Care 2. Pull the retaining bar through removed or serviced. See Capacities and Specifications the center of the wheel, making sure it is properly attached. 0 279 for more information. 3. Pull the wheel toward the rear Storing a Flat or Spare Tire of the vehicle, keeping the and Tools cable tight.

  • Page 254: Full-Size Spare Tire

    Vehicle Care time. Check the inflation pressure Jump Starting regularly. See Tire Pressure 0 233 For more information about the and Vehicle Load Limits 0 159. For vehicle battery, see Battery 0 216. instructions on how to remove, install, or store a spare tire, see Tire If the vehicle battery has run down, Changing 0 246.
  • Page 255 Vehicle Care ground connection you do not cigarette lighter or the Caution want. You would not be able to accessory power outlet. Turn start your vehicle, and the bad off the radio and all lamps that Ignoring these steps could result grounding could damage the are not needed.
  • Page 256 Vehicle Care On your van, use the unpainted Do not let the other end touch Warning (Continued) radio antenna bracket as a metal. Connect it to the remote negative ( ) terminal. positive (+) terminal of the good your eyes or on your skin, flush battery.
  • Page 257 Vehicle Care Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) the negative jumper cable to the Always connect and remove the fixed antenna bracket. Avoid jumper cables in the correct order, touching the negative cable clamp making sure that the cables do to the air conditioning line. Failure not touch each other or other to do either of these could metal.

  • Page 258: Towing The Vehicle

    Vehicle Care Towing the Vehicle Recreational Vehicle Is the proper towing equipment going to be used? See your Towing dealer or trailering professional Caution Recreational vehicle towing means for additional advice and equipment recommendations. towing the vehicle behind another Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle, such as behind a motor Is the vehicle ready to be vehicle may cause damage.
  • Page 259 Vehicle Care Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Dolly Towing 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer's Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the instructions. Caution Ground) Two-Wheel-Drive 6. Use an adequate clamping Vehicles If the vehicle is towed with all four device designed for towing to wheels on the ground, the ensure that the front wheels...

  • Page 260: Appearance Care

    Vehicle Care Appearance Care Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) Exterior Care your dealer. Follow all This could cause damage that manufacturer directions regarding would not be covered by the Locks correct product usage, necessary vehicle warranty. safety precautions, and Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when appropriate disposal of any If using an automatic car wash,...
  • Page 261 Vehicle Care have the damage assessed and Be sure the molding is cool to Caution (Continued) repaired. Foreign materials such as the touch before applying any calcium chloride and other salts, ice cleaning solution. may damage it. Use only melting agents, road oil and tar, tree Use only approved cleaning non-abrasive waxes and polishes sap, bird droppings, chemicals from...
  • Page 262 Vehicle Care Lamp covers are made of plastic, Replace the wiper blades if they are Caution and some have a UV protective worn or damaged. Damage can be coating. Do not clean or wipe them caused by extreme dusty Using wax on low gloss black while they are dry.
  • Page 263 Vehicle Care Steering, Suspension, and Caution (Continued) Caution Chassis Components or tires. When applying a tire To avoid surface damage, do not Visually inspect steering, dressing, always wipe off any use strong soaps, chemicals, suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose, overspray from all painted abrasive polishes, cleaners, or missing parts or signs of wear at...

  • Page 264: Interior Care

    Vehicle Care Body Component Lubrication Sheet Metal Damage Interior Care Lubricate all key lock cylinders, If the vehicle is damaged and To prevent dirt particle abrasions, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the requires sheet metal repair or regularly clean the vehicle's interior. fuel door hinge unless the replacement, make sure the body Immediately remove any soils.
  • Page 265 Vehicle Care To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass When lightly soiled, wipe with a the interior using the following sponge or soft, lint-free cloth To clean, use a terry cloth fabric cleaners or techniques: dampened with water. dampened with water. Wipe droplets Never use a razor or any other When heavily soiled, use warm left behind with a clean dry cloth.
  • Page 266 Vehicle Care 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, center. Rotate the cleaning Radio Displays Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and cloth to a clean area frequently Natural Open Pore Wood Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss...

  • Page 267: Floor Mats

    Vehicle Care The original equipment floor Caution (Continued) Warning mats were designed for the vehicle. If the floor mats need the appearance and feel of Do not bleach or dye safety belt replacing, it is recommended leather or soft trim, and are not webbing.

  • Page 268: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance Service and General Information changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance items like Maintenance Your vehicle is an important tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper investment. This section describes blades. the required maintenance for the vehicle. Follow this schedule to help General Information Caution protect against major repair...
  • Page 269 Service and Maintenance frequent checks and services. The Used for taxi, police, or delivery Maintenance Additional Required Services - service. Schedule Normal are for vehicles that: Refer to the information in the Carry passengers and cargo Maintenance Schedule Additional Owner Checks and Services within recommended limits on Required Services - Severe chart.
  • Page 270 Service and Maintenance a year and the oil life system must Visually inspect windshield wiper Visually inspect fuel system for be reset. Your trained dealer blades for wear, cracking, damage or leaks. technician can perform this work. or contamination. See Exterior Visually inspect exhaust system If the engine oil life system is reset Care 0 259.
  • Page 271 Service and Maintenance Check drive and accessory belts Every 72 000 km/45,000 mi Civilian vehicles such as light (power steering, AC compressor, duty pick-up trucks, SUVs and Replace brake fluid. Or every alternator). Check condition and passenger cars that are used three years, whichever comes check length as shown on length in military applications.
  • Page 272 Service and Maintenance indicator will not detect dust in Visually inspect accessory drive Special Application the oil, so if you drive in a dusty belts. Or every three years, Services area you may have to change whichever comes first. Inspect the oil and filter sooner than for fraying, excessive cracking, Vehicles with Dual Wheels:...

  • Page 273: Maintenance And Care

    Service and Maintenance Additional To avoid break-down or failure to Trained dealer technicians have start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Maintenance and Care battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and recommend quality parts Trained dealer technicians have Your vehicle is an important engineered for the vehicle.
  • Page 274 Service and Maintenance Lamps of leaking, blown seals, information on how to clean and or damage, and can advise protect the vehicle s interior and Properly working headlamps, when service is needed. exterior, see Interior Care 0 263 and taillamps, and brake lamps are Exterior Care 0 259.
  • Page 275 Service and Maintenance Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view. Signs of wear include streaking, skipping across the windshield, and worn or split rubber. Trained dealer technicians can check the wiper blades and replace them when needed.

  • Page 276: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Automatic Transmission DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Chassis Lubrication, Parking Brake Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No.

  • Page 277: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements. Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 22909882...

  • Page 278: Maintenance Records

    Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...

  • Page 279: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Identification This label, on the rear edge of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) passenger side front door, has the Vehicle Identification following information: Number (VIN) ....278 Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label .
  • Page 280 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 275 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge type and amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
  • Page 281 Technical Data Capacities Application Metric English Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling. Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Horsepower Torque Spark Plug Gap...
  • Page 282 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing...

  • Page 283: Customer Information

    Customer Information Customer Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders Recording and Information This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near The vehicle has a number of Vehicle Data Recording and crash-like situations, such as an computers that record information...
  • Page 284 Customer Information These data can help provide a GM will not access these data or better understanding of the share it with others except: with the circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or, injuries occur. if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee;...

  • Page 285: Index

    Index Index Airbags (cont'd) Servicing Airbag-Equipped Accessories and Vehicles ..... . . 62 Modifications ....196 System Check .
  • Page 286 Index Auxiliary Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Child Restraints Headlamps ....220 Devices ..... . . 141 Infants and Young Children .
  • Page 287 Index Coolant Drive Belt Routing, Engine ..281 Engine (cont'd) Engine ......208 Driver Information Compartment Overview .
  • Page 288 Index Filter, Fuses Headlamps (cont'd) Engine Air Cleaner ... 206 Engine Compartment Fuse Automatic ..... 123 Fixed Mast Antenna .
  • Page 289 Index Interior Rearview Mirrors ..35 LATCH, Lower Anchors and Locks (cont'd) Introduction ..... . . 2 Tethers for Children .
  • Page 290 Index Messages (cont'd) Monitor System, Tire Brake System ....109 Pressure ..... . 235 Park Compass .
  • Page 291 Index Replacing Safety Belt System Seats (cont'd) Parts after a Crash ... . . 53 Head Restraints ....40 Radio Reception .
  • Page 292 Index Shifting Switches Tires (cont'd) When It Is Time for New Into Park ..... . 166 Airbag On-Off ....60 Out of Park .
  • Page 293 Index Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . 243 Vehicle Different Size ....243 Control ..... . . 153 Replacement .

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