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  • Page 1 Impala Owner’s Manual chevrolet.com (U.S.) chevrolet.ca (Canada)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 3: Introduction

    GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, Keep this manual in the vehicle for the CHEVROLET Emblem, IMPALA, Danger, Warning, and quick reference.
  • Page 4 Introduction A circle with a slash through it is a : Airbag Readiness Light Danger safety symbol which means Do : Air Conditioning Not, Do not do this, or Do not let Danger indicates a hazard with a this happen. : Antilock Brake System (ABS) high level of risk which will result : Brake System Warning Light...
  • Page 5 Introduction : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Under Pressure : Windshield Washer Fluid...

  • Page 6: In Brief

    In Brief In Brief Vehicle Features Engine Oil Life System ..25 Driving for Better Fuel Infotainment System ... 20 Economy ..... 25 Steering Wheel Controls .

  • Page 7: Instrument Panel

    In Brief Instrument Panel...
  • Page 8 In Brief 1. Instrument Panel Illumination 9. Storage Area with USB Port 18. Steering Wheel Controls 0 104 Control 0 142. Inside (If Equipped). See (Out of View). Instrument Panel Storage 0 99 2. Air Vents 0 154. 19. Horn 0 104. and for the USB Port, see 3.

  • Page 9: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief Initial Drive Remote Keyless Entry : Press and hold to release the trunk. (RKE) System Information : Press and release one time to The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) This section provides a brief initiate vehicle locator. Press and transmitter may work up to 60 m overview about some of the hold for at least three seconds to...

  • Page 10: Door Locks

    In Brief Canceling a Remote Start Use the Keyless Access system to Power Door Locks lock and unlock the door. When the To cancel a remote start, do one of doors are locked and the Remote the following: Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door Press and hold until the...

  • Page 11: Trunk

    In Brief Trunk trunk lid and lift to open. See The windows may be temporarily Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) disabled if they are used repeatedly System Operation 0 29. within a short time. When closing the trunk, use the Seat Adjustment pull cup.
  • Page 12 In Brief Seat Height Adjuster Power Seats Lumbar Adjustment Lumbar with Power Recline Press and hold the top or bottom of To adjust the seat: Shown, Manual Recline Similar the switch to raise or lower the seat. Move the seat forward or Release the switch when the To adjust the lumbar support, rearward by sliding the control...

  • Page 13: Memory Features

    In Brief Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright See Reclining Seatbacks 0 55. position: Manual Reclining Seatbacks Memory Features 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2.

  • Page 14: Second Row Seats

    In Brief Before storing, adjust all available Heated and Ventilated : If available, press to ventilate memory feature positions. Turn the the driver or passenger seat. Seats ignition on and then press and A ventilated seat has a fan that pulls release SET;...

  • Page 15: Seat Belts

    In Brief Seat Belts Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status indicator lights on the overhead System console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 116. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors United States Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use seat belts properly: Canada...

  • Page 16: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    In Brief The vehicle has manual folding Steering Wheel Power Tilt and Telescoping mirrors. See Folding Mirrors 0 45. Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Mirrors Adjustment Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle. Manual Rearview Mirror For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime...

  • Page 17: Interior Lighting

    In Brief Interior Lighting Reading Lamps Dome Lamps Rear Reading Lamps Front Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps in the overhead console and the headliner. The interior lamps control in the : Press the button near overhead console controls both the each lamp to turn it on or off.

  • Page 18: Exterior Lighting

    In Brief Exterior Lighting See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 139. INT : Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the Windshield Wiper/Washer INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. OFF : Use to turn the wipers off. 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down.

  • Page 19: Climate Controls

    In Brief Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. Climate Control System 1. Fan Control 4. Defrost 2. Air Conditioning or Comfort/ 5. TEMP (Temperature Control) Eco Air Conditioning (Stop/ 6. Rear Window Defogger Start Only) 7.

  • Page 20: Transmission

    In Brief Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) This feature allows for changing gears similar to a manual transmission. To use this feature, if equipped: 1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to M (Manual Mode). 2. Using the button on the top of the shift lever, press the Dual Automatic Climate Control System + (plus) end of the button to...

  • Page 21: Vehicle Features

    In Brief Vehicle Features Cruise Control : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. Infotainment System See Cruise Control 0 182 or See the infotainment manual for Adaptive Cruise Control 0 184 information on the radio and (if equipped).

  • Page 22: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)

    In Brief quickly, FCA provides a red flashing : Press to move up or LDW light, , is green if a lane alert on the windshield and rapidly down in a list, or on the main view marking is detected. If the vehicle beeps.

  • Page 23: Rear Vision Camera (Rvc)

    In Brief Rear Vision avoiding objects while in Universal Remote System R (Reverse). It operates at speeds Camera (RVC) less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may If equipped, RVC shows a view of show a warning triangle on the infotainment display and/or a the area behind the vehicle on the infotainment display when the...

  • Page 24: Sunroof

    In Brief Sunroof Sunroof Switch Open/Close (Manual Mode) : Press and hold the front or rear of Express-Open/Express-Close : If equipped with a sunroof, the to open or close the sunshade. Fully press and release ignition must be on or in ACC/ Release the switch to stop at the ACCESSORY, or in Retained express-open the sunroof.

  • Page 25: Performance And Maintenance

    In Brief Performance and The low tire pressure warning light Press and release again to may come on in cool weather when turn on both systems. Maintenance the vehicle is first started, and then See Traction Control/Electronic turn off as the vehicle is driven. This Stability Control 0 180.

  • Page 26: E85 Or Flexfuel

    In Brief E85 or FlexFuel When remaining oil life is low, Driving for Better Fuel the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Economy SOON message will appear on the display. Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips 2. Press on the DIC controls to get the best fuel economy and hold down for a few...

  • Page 27: Roadside Assistance

    In Brief Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 New Chevrolet owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program. See Roadside Assistance Program 0 309.

  • Page 28: Keys, Doors, And Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Folding Mirrors ....45 Keys and Locks Heated Mirrors ....45 Windows Automatic Dimming Mirror .

  • Page 29: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement 0 315. If there is a decrease in the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) operating range: Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. RKE with Remote Start Shown, Check the location.

  • Page 30: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Pressing may also arm the alarm (RKE) System Operation system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 42. The Keyless Access system allows : Press to unlock the driver door. for vehicle entry when the Remote Press again with five seconds to Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is unlock all doors.
  • Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows turn signals flash for about If equipped with memory seats, RKE transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to 30 seconds until is pressed again seating positions of memory 1 or 2. or the vehicle is started. See Memory Seats 0 57.
  • Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from transmitter inside the vehicle. Do Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert Passenger Doors not leave the RKE transmitter in an If the vehicle is on with a door open, unattended vehicle. When the doors are locked and the and then all doors are closed, the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) vehicle will check for RKE...
  • Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows reprogrammed. Each vehicle can When all additional transmitters have up to eight transmitters are programmed, press and matched to it. hold ENGINE START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit Programming with Recognized programming mode. Transmitters Programming without a A new transmitter can be Recognized Transmitter programmed to the vehicle when...
  • Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the 6. Remove the transmitter from To start the vehicle: DIC displays PRESS ENGINE the transmitter pocket and START BUTTON TO LEARN press and then press ENGINE To program additional START/STOP.

  • Page 35: Remote Vehicle Start

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Battery Replacement Remote Vehicle Start Replace the battery if the DIC If equipped, this feature allows the indicates that battery replacement is engine to be started from outside necessary. the vehicle. : This button will be on the RKE Caution transmitter if the vehicle has remote start.
  • Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows Other conditions can affect the The engine will continue to run for The vehicle's ignition must be performance of the transmitter. See 10 minutes. After 30 seconds, turned on then off before the remote Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) repeat the steps if a 10-minute start procedure can be used again.

  • Page 37: Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows The oil pressure is low. In the case of a dead battery, Warning (Continued) use the key in the driver door. Two remote vehicle starts, or a The key cylinder is covered with single remote start with an doors should be locked a cap.
  • Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder 3. Move the cap (2) rearward and remove. Access (In Case of Dead Battery) 4. Use the key in the cylinder. To replace the cap: 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open position and hold it open until cap installation is complete.

  • Page 39: Power Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows does not reset the lock, turn the key halfway around in the cylinder and repeat the reset procedure. Power Door Locks 2. Insert the two tabs (6) at the 3. Slide the cap forward and back of the cap between the press the forward edge to seal (5) and the metal base (4).

  • Page 40: Delayed Locking

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Delayed Locking Automatic Door Locks transmitter is detected and the number of RKE transmitters has not This feature is activated through The doors will lock automatically reduced, the driver door will unlock. vehicle personalization. See Vehicle when all doors are closed, the Lockout Protection Override Personalization 0 128.

  • Page 41: Safety Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Safety Locks The rear door power windows are Doors also disabled. See Power Windows The rear door safety locks prevent 0 46. Trunk passengers from opening the rear Press again to deactivate the doors from inside the vehicle. safety locks.
  • Page 42 Keys, Doors, and Windows Press and hold on the RKE Warning (Continued) transmitter. highest setting. See If equipped, press the touch pad Climate Control Systems on the underside of the trunk lid in the Index. after unlocking all doors. If the vehicle is equipped The RKE transmitter must be within with a power liftgate, disable 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk.

  • Page 43: Vehicle Security

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security On Solid : Vehicle is secured bypass the 30-second delay during the delay to arm the system. and immediately arm the alarm This vehicle has theft-deterrent system. Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. features; however, they do not make A door, the hood, or the trunk If the driver door is opened without the vehicle impossible to steal.

  • Page 44: Immobilizer

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Start the vehicle. Immobilizer The system has one or more transmitters matched to an To avoid setting off the alarm by See Radio Frequency Statement immobilizer control unit in your accident: 0 315. vehicle. Only a correctly matched Lock the vehicle after all transmitter will start the vehicle.

  • Page 45: Exterior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows service the theft-deterrent system Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors and have a new transmitter programmed to the vehicle. Convex Mirrors Do not leave the transmitter or device that disarms or deactivates Caution the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.

  • Page 46: Folding Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Lane Change Alert (LCA) Heated Mirrors The mirror(s) return to the original position when: The vehicle may have LCA. See If equipped with heated mirrors: Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 198. The vehicle is shifted out of : The rear window defogger also R (Reverse), or remains in Turn Signal Indicator...

  • Page 47: Interior Rearview Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Interior Mirrors Windows pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the Interior Rearview Mirrors Warning sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped. Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear Never leave a child, a helpless view of the area behind the vehicle.
  • Page 48 Keys, Doors, and Windows Window Lockout If equipped, pull the window switch up fully and quickly release to express close the window. Briefly press or pull the window switch in the same direction to stop that window s express movement. Window Automatic Reversal System The express-close feature will...

  • Page 49: Sun Visors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Open the window and continue Roof Warning (Continued) to press the switch briefly after the window has fully opened. Sunroof system override, make sure that all people and obstructions are Sun Visors If equipped with a sunroof, the clear of the window path.
  • Page 50 Keys, Doors, and Windows Sunroof Switch Open/Close (Manual Mode) : Press and hold the front or rear of Express-Open/Express-Close : to open or close the sunshade. Fully press and release Release the switch to stop at the express-open the sunroof. Fully desired position.

  • Page 51: Seats And Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Seats and Replacing Seat Belt System Replacing LATCH System Parts Parts after a Crash ... 68 After a Crash ....93 Restraints Securing Child Restraints (With Airbag System...

  • Page 52: Head Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
  • Page 53 Seats and Restraints The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place. To raise or lower the head restraint, To adjust the head restraint forward press the button on the side of the or rearward, press the button on the...
  • Page 54 Seats and Restraints Always adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head. The rear seat outboard head restraints are not intended to be removed. If removal is required see your dealer for assistance with removal.

  • Page 55: Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints To reinstall the head restraint: Front Seats 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle. Seat Adjustment 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in Warning place.

  • Page 56: Power Seat Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment Raise or lower the front part of To adjust the lumbar support, the seat cushion by moving the if equipped: front of the control up or down. Press and hold the control Warning Raise or lower the seat by forward to increase or rearward You can lose control of the moving the rear of the control up...
  • Page 57 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks 2. Move the seatback to the Warning (Continued) desired position, and then release the lever to lock the Warning The lap belt could go up over seatback in place. your abdomen. The belt forces If either seatback is not locked, it 3.

  • Page 58: Memory Seats

    Seats and Restraints To adjust a power seatback, positions are linked to RKE DIC welcome message. Carry the if equipped: transmitter 1 or 2 for automatic linked RKE transmitter when memory recalls. entering the vehicle. Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.
  • Page 59 Seats and Restraints Identifying Driver Number 3. Press and release SET; a beep Manually Recalling Memory will sound. Positions To identify the driver number: 4. Immediately press and hold the Press and hold 1, 2, or to recall 1. Start the vehicle with the other 1 or 2 memory button matching the previously stored memory key or RKE transmitter.

  • Page 60: Heated And Ventilated Front

    Seats and Restraints To turn Auto Memory Recall on or saved to. Try storing the position to Power steering wheel, off, see "Vehicle Personalization the other memory button or try the if equipped Settings" previously in this section other RKE transmitter. Obstructions and Vehicle Personalization 0 128.
  • Page 61 Seats and Restraints cold outside, the heated seats turn : Press to heat the driver or Warning (Continued) on, and when it is hot outside the passenger seat cushion and ventilated seats turn on. The heated seatback. overheat. An overheated seat or ventilated seats are canceled heater may cause a burn or may : If equipped, press to ventilate...

  • Page 62: Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints Rear Seats To fold the seatback: Raising the Seatback Folding the Seatback Warning Either side of the seatback can be If either seatback is not locked, it folded for more cargo space. Fold a could move forward in a sudden seatback only when the vehicle is stop or crash.

  • Page 63: Seat Belts

    Seats and Restraints To raise a seatback: Seat Belts Warning (Continued) 1. Lift the seatback up and push it This section describes how to use rearward to lock it in place. passengers to ride in any area of seat belts properly, and some things the vehicle that is not equipped A tab near the seatback lever not to do.

  • Page 64: How To Wear Seat Belts

    Seats and Restraints When riding in a vehicle, you travel Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why It is very important for all occupants as fast as the vehicle does. If the should I have to wear seat to buckle up. Statistics show that vehicle stops suddenly, you keep belts? unbelted people are hurt more often...

  • Page 65: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Seats and Restraints pelvic bones and you would be Lap-Shoulder Belt The lap-shoulder belt may lock less likely to slide under the lap if you pull the belt across you All seating positions in the vehicle belt. If you slid under it, the belt very quickly.
  • Page 66 Seats and Restraints To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Always stow the seat belt slowly. If the seat belt webbing returns quickly to the stowed position, the retractor may lock and cannot be pulled out.

  • Page 67: Seat Belt Use During

    Seats and Restraints could reduce the effectiveness of pretensioners cannot be seen, they When installed on a shoulder belt, the seat belt in a crash. See How to are part of the seat belt assembly. the comfort guide positions the belt Wear Seat Belts Properly 0 63.

  • Page 68: Seat Belt Extender

    Seats and Restraints A pregnant woman should wear a of seat belt extenders see the Warning lap-shoulder belt, and the lap instruction sheet that comes with portion should be worn as low as the extender. Do not bleach or dye seat belt possible, below the rounding, webbing.

  • Page 69: Replacing Seat Belt System Parts After A Crash

    Seats and Restraints Replacing Seat Belt After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System seat belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a The vehicle has the following But the seat belt assemblies that Crash airbags: were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
  • Page 70 Seats and Restraints All vehicle airbags have the word Warning Warning AIRBAG on the trim or on a label near the deployment opening. You can be severely injured or Because airbags inflate with great For frontal airbags, the word killed in a crash if you are not force and faster than the blink of AIRBAG is on the center of the wearing your seat belt, even with...

  • Page 71: Where Are The Airbags

    Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Warning Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children 0 80 or Infants and Young Children 0 82.

  • Page 72: When Should An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Do not use seat accessories that block the inflation path of a seat-mounted side impact airbag.

  • Page 73: What Makes An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints predict how severe a crash is likely Frontal airbags are not intended to roof-rail airbags are designed to to be in time for the airbags to inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear inflate during a rollover or in a inflate and help restrain the impacts, or in many side impacts.

  • Page 74: How Does An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many prevent the driver from seeing out of types of collisions, primarily the windshield or being able to steer Restrain? because the occupant's motion is the vehicle, nor does it prevent In moderate to severe frontal or not toward those airbags.

  • Page 75: Passenger Sensing System

    Seats and Restraints The feature may also activate, See Vehicle Data Recording and Warning (Continued) without airbag inflation, after an Privacy 0 317 and Event Data event that exceeds a predetermined Recorders 0 317. Use caution if you should attempt threshold.
  • Page 76 Seats and Restraints outboard passenger frontal airbag Warning (Continued) and knee airbag should be allowed to inflate or not. passenger frontal airbag inflates According to accident statistics, and the passenger seat is in a children are safer when properly forward position. secured in a rear seat in the correct Even if the passenger sensing Canada...
  • Page 77 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is senses that a person of adult size is Warning (Continued) designed to turn off the front sitting properly in the front outboard outboard passenger frontal airbag passenger seat. avoid injury to yourself or others, and knee airbag if: When the passenger sensing have the vehicle serviced right...
  • Page 78 Seats and Restraints 4. Reinstall the child restraint restraint depending upon the to detect that person and enable the following the directions child s size. It is better to front outboard passenger frontal provided by the child restraint secure the child restraint in a airbag and knee airbag: manufacturer and refer to rear seat.
  • Page 79 Seats and Restraints seat covers, seat heaters, and seat is on the seat. If the outboard Warning massagers can affect how well the passenger airbag(s) are turned passenger sensing system on, the on indicator will be lit. If the front outboard passenger operates.

  • Page 80: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    Seats and Restraints Servicing the Adding Equipment to the operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non-GM Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle covers, upholstery, or trim; or with Airbags affect how the vehicle Adding accessories that change the GM covers, upholstery, or trim designed for a different vehicle.

  • Page 81: Airbag System Check

    Seats and Restraints is modified for any other reason, call Replacing Airbag System Child Restraints Customer Assistance. See Parts after a Crash Customer Assistance Offices 0 307. Older Children Warning Airbag System Check The airbag system does not need A crash can damage the airbag regularly scheduled maintenance or systems in the vehicle.
  • Page 82 Seats and Restraints The manufacturer instructions that Can proper seat belt fit be In a crash, children who are not come with the booster seat state the maintained for the length of the buckled up can strike other people weight and height limitations for that trip? If yes, continue.

  • Page 83: Infants And Young Children

    Seats and Restraints restraints. In fact, the law in every Warning (Continued) state in the United States and in every Canadian province says That could cause serious or fatal children up to some age must be injuries. The shoulder belt should restrained while in a vehicle.
  • Page 84 Seats and Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints. Neither the vehicle's seat belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle.

  • Page 85: 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 86 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 seat belt or LATCH system, following the Forward-Facing Child Restraint...

  • Page 87: Where To Put The Restraint

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

  • Page 88: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch System)

    Seats and Restraints Wherever a child restraint is rear-facing and forward-facing child Warning (Continued) installed, be sure to follow the seats can be properly installed using either the LATCH anchors or instructions that came with the child the front seat, always move the restraint system and secure the the vehicle s seat belts.
  • Page 89 Seats and Restraints The LATCH anchorage system can Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor be used until the combined weight of the child plus the child restraint is 29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the seat belt alone instead of the LATCH anchorage system once the combined weight is more than 29.5 kg (65 lbs).
  • Page 90 Seats and Restraints Some child restraints that have a : Seating positions with two top tether are designed for use with lower anchors. or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be...
  • Page 91 Seats and Restraints restraint system or infant restraint Warning Warning (Continued) system secured in a rear seating position. See Where to Put the To reduce the risk of serious or wrapped around a child s neck. Restraint 0 86 for additional fatal injuries during a crash, do If the shoulder belt is locked and information.
  • Page 92 Seats and Restraints seating position will need to be Use anchors 4 and 5 when Caution (Continued) secured using the vehicle seat belts installing a child restraint using LATCH in left rear seating instead of the LATCH anchors. Do not fold the rear seatback position.
  • Page 93 Seats and Restraints child restraint manufacturer Open the cover to expose instructions and the the anchor. instructions in this manual. 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten 1.1. Find the lower anchors the top tether according for the desired seating to the child restraint position.

  • Page 94: Replacing Latch System Parts

    Seats and Restraints headrest or head restraint at the LATCH path and attempt New parts and repairs may be and route the tether to move it side to side and necessary even if the LATCH under the headrest or back and forth. There should system was not being used at the head restraint and in be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in)
  • Page 95 Seats and Restraints the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. If the child restraint or vehicle seat position does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the seat belt to secure the child restraint. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.

  • Page 96: Securing Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint (With the Seat Belt in the manufacturer's instructions Front Seat) regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and This vehicle has airbags.
  • Page 97 Seats and Restraints When using the lap-shoulder belt to Warning Warning (Continued) secure the child restraint in this position, follow the instructions that A child in a rear-facing child forward-facing child restraint in came with the child restraint and the restraint can be seriously injured the front outboard passenger following instructions:...
  • Page 98 Seats and Restraints 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's seat belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Push the latch plate into the 5.
  • Page 99 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the seat belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of...

  • Page 100: Storage

    Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..99 Instrument Panel Storage ..99 Do not store heavy or sharp Glove Box ....100 objects in storage compartments.

  • Page 101: Glove Box

    Storage The storage area cannot be Cupholders If equipped, press the button to release the cupholders. Push back operated with when valet mode in to stow. is enabled. See Valet Mode under Setting Radio Preferences in the Center Console Storage infotainment manual.

  • Page 102: Umbrella Storage

    Storage Umbrella Storage Additional Storage Features Cargo Management System Press the button and lift to access. There is a removable tray on the top of the console. There is an auxiliary Slide an umbrella into the opening input jack, USB port(s), and on the driver or passenger door.

  • Page 103: Convenience Net

    Storage Convenience Net The vehicle may have a convenience net in the trunk. The net (1) attaches to the convenience net hooks (2). Put small loads behind the net. Do not use the net for heavy loads.

  • Page 104: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status Information Displays Indicator ..... 116 Driver Information Controls Charging System Light ..117 Center (DIC) .

  • Page 105: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Instruments and Controls Controls Power Tilt and Telescoping Heated Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adjustment If equipped, press the control to : If equipped, press to turn on or move the steering wheel up and off. A light on the button displays down or forward and rearward.

  • Page 106: Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer INT : Move the lever up to INT for Warning intermittent wipes, then turn the INT band up for more frequent In freezing weather, do not use wipes or down for less frequent the washer until the windshield is wipes.

  • Page 107: Compass

    Instruments and Controls If the ignition is turned off while the Clock 2. Touch Set Date, then touch wipers are performing wipes due to to increase or decrease Setting the Time and Date windshield washing, the wipers month, day, or year. continue to run until they reach the To set the time: base of the windshield.
  • Page 108 Instruments and Controls Inside the center console Caution On the rear of the center console Hanging heavy equipment from the power outlet can cause The outlet is powered when the damage not covered by the ignition is on or in ACC/ vehicle warranty.

  • Page 109: Wireless Charging

    In the U.S., see The operating temperature is 20 °C compressor-driven refrigerators my.chevrolet.com/learn. ( 4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F) for the and electric power tools charging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to In Canada, see Other equipment requiring an 35 °C (95 °F) for the phone.

  • Page 110: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    Instruments and Controls To charge a mobile device: Warning Lights, Warning (Continued) 1. Remove all objects from the Gauges, and charging pad. The system may charging pad will become very Indicators not charge if there are any hot. On the rare occasion that the objects between the phone and charging system does not detect Warning lights and gauges can...

  • Page 111: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
  • Page 112 Instruments and Controls English Stop/Start Shown, Metric Similar...
  • Page 113 Instruments and Controls Cluster Menu Info app. This is where you can no active phone call, view recent view the selected Driver calls, scroll through contacts, There is an interactive display area Information Center (DIC) or select from the favorites. If there in the center of the instrument displays.

  • Page 114: Speedometer

    Instruments and Controls Speedometer status. When pointing to AUTO Info Pages : Press while Info STOP, the engine is off but the Pages is displayed to enter the Info The speedometer shows the vehicle is on and can move. The Pages menu and select the items to vehicle's speed in either kilometers engine could auto start at any time.

  • Page 115: Fuel Gauge

    Instruments and Controls Fuel Gauge Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated.

  • Page 116: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Seat Belt Reminders Temperature Gauge Driver Seat Belt Reminder Light There is a driver seat belt reminder light on the instrument cluster. English This gauge shows the engine When the vehicle is started, this coolant temperature. light flashes and a chime may come Metric on to remind the driver to fasten...

  • Page 117: Airbag Readiness Light

    Instruments and Controls Passenger Seat Belt Reminder grocery bag, laptop, or other Warning electronic device. To turn off the Light reminder light and/or chime, remove If the airbag readiness light stays There is a passenger seat belt the object from the seat or buckle reminder light near the passenger on after the vehicle is started or the seat belt.

  • Page 118: Charging System Light

    Instruments and Controls outboard passenger frontal airbag Charging System Light and knee airbag are allowed to inflate. If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing United States system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag.

  • Page 119: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)

    Instruments and Controls Malfunction Indicator If the light is flashing : A Caution malfunction has been detected that Lamp (Check Engine could damage the emission control If the vehicle is driven continually Light) system and increase vehicle with this light on, the emission emissions.

  • Page 120: Brake System Warning

    Instruments and Controls driving trips with the cap The DLC is under the instrument See your dealer if the vehicle will properly installed may turn the panel to the left of the steering not pass or cannot be made ready light off.

  • Page 121: Electric Parking Brake

    Instruments and Controls If the light comes on and stays on, brake is released, or while driving, Antilock Brake System there is a brake problem. there is a problem with the Electric (ABS) Warning Light Parking Brake system. A message may also display in the Driver Warning Information Center (DIC).

  • Page 122: Lane Departure Warning

    Instruments and Controls If both the ABS and the brake This light changes to amber and Traction Off Light system warning light are on, the flashes to indicate that the lane vehicle's antilock brakes are not marking has been crossed without functioning and there is a problem using a turn signal in that direction.

  • Page 123: Stabilitrak Off Light

    Instruments and Controls StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 180. (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light Tire Pressure Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, This light comes on briefly when the have the vehicle serviced by your engine is started.

  • Page 124: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    Instruments and Controls When the Light Flashes First and It also comes on when the fuel tank Then Is On Steady is low on fuel. The light turns off when fuel is added. If it does not, If the light flashes for about a minute have the vehicle serviced.

  • Page 125: High-Beam On Light

    Instruments and Controls High-Beam On Light Cruise Control Light turns green when the ACC is set and active. See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 184. Door Ajar Light This light comes on when the This light in the Driver Information high-beam headlamps are in use. Center (DIC) is white when the cruise control is on and ready, and See Headlamp High/Low-Beam...

  • Page 126: Information Displays

    Instruments and Controls Information Displays 5. Select Edit List. : Press to move up or down in a list, or on the main view 6. Press to move press to cycle through the different Driver Information through the list of possible Info app pages.
  • Page 127 Instruments and Controls either kilometers (km) or miles (mi), Average Speed : Displays the as possible. See Engine Oil 0 219. since the trip odometer was last average speed of the vehicle in In addition to the engine oil life reset.

  • Page 128: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls See Tire Pressure Monitor System Vehicle Messages Brakes 0 257 and Tire Pressure Monitor Ride Control Systems Messages displayed on the DIC Operation 0 258. Driver Assistance Systems indicate the status of the vehicle or Battery Voltage : Displays the some action that may be needed to Cruise Control current battery voltage.

  • Page 129: Vehicle Speed Messages

    Instruments and Controls at a reduced speed while this Vehicle Language message is on, but maximum Valet Mode Personalization acceleration and speed may be Radio reduced. Anytime this message The audio system controls are used stays on, or displays repeatedly, the Vehicle to access the personalization vehicle should be taken to your...
  • Page 130 Instruments and Controls Valet Mode Manage Favorites Maximum Startup Volume This allows favorites to be edited. This feature sets the maximum This will lock the infotainment See Manage Favorites in startup volume. If the vehicle is system and steering wheel controls. Settings under Radio in the started and the volume is greater It may also limit access to vehicle...
  • Page 131 Instruments and Controls Auto Fan Speed Collision/Detection Systems complete stop behind another stopping vehicle, and then that This feature will set the auto fan Select and the following may vehicle drives on. speed. display: Select Off or On. Select Low, Medium, or High. Forward Collision System See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 184.
  • Page 132 Instruments and Controls Reverse Tilt Mirror Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds, the rear wheels. They will return to their previous driving position when or 120 Seconds. Auto Memory Recall the vehicle is shifted out of Daytime Tail Lights This feature automatically recalls R (Reverse) or the ignition is turned the current driver s previously stored This feature allows the taillamps to...
  • Page 133 Instruments and Controls Delayed Door Lock Remote Lock Feedback Passive Door Unlock When on, this feature will delay the This allows selection of what type of This allows the selection of what locking of the doors. To override the feedback is given when locking the doors will unlock when using the delay, press the power door lock vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
  • Page 134 Instruments and Controls Device Management Text Message Alerts Android Auto Ringtones This allows the feature to be turned Select and the following may on or off. display: Voice Mail Numbers Select Off or On. Android Auto Text Message Alerts Manage Android Auto Devices Apple CarPlay Pair New Device Select and the following may...
  • Page 135 Instruments and Controls Display What Can I Say? Tips Calibrate Touchscreen Return to Factory Settings Select to calibrate the touchscreen, Select and the following may Prompt Length then follow the prompts. display: This feature adjusts the voice prompt length. Turn Display Off Restore Vehicle Settings Clear All Private Data Select Short or Long.

  • Page 136: Universal Remote System

    Instruments and Controls Wi-Fi Universal Remote instructions refer to a garage door opener, but can be used for other Select and the following may System devices. display: Do not use the Universal Remote See Radio Frequency Statement Wi-Fi system with any garage door opener 0 315.
  • Page 137 Instruments and Controls Make sure the hand-held transmitter system buttons to be used to be required. For a second has a new battery for quick and operate the garage door. Do time, press and hold the accurate transmission of the not release either button until newly programmed button radio-frequency signal.

  • Page 138: Universal Remote System

    Instruments and Controls The name and color of the Radio Signals for Canada and Universal Remote System button may vary by Some Gate Operators Operation manufacturer. For questions or programming help Using the Universal Remote 5. Press and release the Learn or call 1-800-355-3515 or see System Smart button.
  • Page 139 Instruments and Controls Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the buttons. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 under Programming the Universal...

  • Page 140: Lighting

    Lighting Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Entry Lighting ....144 Exit Lighting ....144 Exterior Lamp Controls Battery Load Management .

  • Page 141: Reminder

    Lighting AUTO : Automatically turns the DRL. The DRL will come on when exterior lamps on and off, all of the following conditions depending on outside lighting. are met: : Turns on the parking lamps The ignition is on. including all lamps, except the The exterior lamp control is headlamps.

  • Page 142: Automatic Headlamp

    Lighting Automatic Headlamp If the vehicle is started in a dark come on. The transition time for the garage, the automatic headlamp lamps coming on varies based on System wiper speed. When the wipers are system comes on immediately. If it When the exterior lamp control is is light outside when the vehicle not operating, these lamps turn off.

  • Page 143: Turn And Lane-Change

    Lighting Turn and Lane-Change Raise or lower the lever until the Interior Lighting arrow starts to flash to signal a lane Signals change. Hold it there until the lane Instrument Panel change is completed. If the lever is Illumination Control briefly pressed and released, the turn signal flashes three times.

  • Page 144: Dome Lamps

    Lighting Dome Lamps Reading Lamps Rear Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading Front Reading Lamps lamps in the overhead console and The interior lamps control in the the headliner. overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps. : Press the button near each lamp to turn it on or off.
  • Page 145 Lighting Lighting Features exterior lamps and dome lamp voltage move up or down. This is remain on for a set amount of time, normal. If there is a problem, an then automatically turn off. alert will be displayed. Entry Lighting The exterior lamps turn off The battery can be discharged at Some exterior lamps and most of...
  • Page 146 Lighting Normally, these actions occur in timer, turn the exterior lamp control steps or levels, without being to the position and then back to noticeable. In rare cases at the position. highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the To keep the lamps on for more than driver.

  • Page 147: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio and Introduction available features. Infotainment ....146...

  • Page 148: Climate Controls

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Climate Control Systems this system. Climate Control Systems ..147 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ... . . 150 Air Vents Air Vents .
  • Page 149 Climate Controls Climate Control Influence on Stop/ Only use defrost when needed For best results, clear all snow and Start Operation and Fuel Economy to clear the windows. ice from the windshield before (If Equipped) defrosting. Fan Control : Turn the knob The climate control system is clockwise or counterclockwise to A/C (For Non-Stop/Start...
  • Page 150 Climate Controls allows higher humidity inside the The upper region of gridlines on the vehicle and window fogging before rear window are antenna lines and the engine restarts. are not intended to heat when the defogger is activated. Pressing during an auto stop If equipped with heated outside may restart the engine to prevent mirrors, they turn on with the rear...
  • Page 151 Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Influence on Stop/ Start Operation and Fuel Economy The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with (If Equipped) this system. The climate control system is dependent upon other vehicle systems for heat and power input.
  • Page 152 Climate Controls Turn off the air conditioning To improve fuel efficiency and to Fan Control : Turn the knob when it is not needed. cool the vehicle faster, recirculation clockwise or counterclockwise to may be automatically selected in increase or decrease the fan speed. Only use defrost when needed warm weather.
  • Page 153 Climate Controls For best results, clear all snow and the indicator light is on, the air If temperature controls are adjusted ice from the windshield before conditioner runs automatically to cooler during an auto stop, the defrosting. cool the air inside the vehicle or to engine may restart to ensure that dry the air as needed to defog the comfort is reached.
  • Page 154 Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger Remote Start Climate Control Sensors Operation : If equipped with remote : Press to turn the rear window start, the climate control system defogger on or off. An indicator light may run when the vehicle is started on the button comes on to show that remotely.
  • Page 155 Climate Controls Air Vents Side Air Vents Clear snow off the hood to improve visibility and help decrease moisture drawn into Center Air Vents the vehicle. Keep all outlets open whenever possible for best system performance. Keep the paths under all seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside the vehicle more effectively.
  • Page 156 Climate Controls Maintenance never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle. It should only be replaced by a new Passenger Compartment evaporator to ensure proper and Air Filter safe operation. During service, all refrigerants The passenger compartment air should be reclaimed with proper filter reduces dust, pollen, and other equipment.

  • Page 157: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving and Extended Parking ... . 173 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System ..... . 194 Engine Exhaust Operating Forward Automatic...

  • Page 158: 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 159: Drunk Driving

    Driving and Operating Drunk Driving Braking Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the Death and injury associated with Braking action involves perception brake pedal will be harder to push. drinking and driving is a global time and reaction time.

  • Page 160: Off-Road Recovery

    Driving and Operating Curve Tips Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Take curves at a reasonable speed. Loss of Control Reduce speed before entering a Skidding curve. There are three types of skids that Maintain a reasonable steady correspond to the vehicle's three speed through the curve.

  • Page 161: Driving On Wet Roads

    Driving and Operating The vehicle may straighten out. Always drive slower in these types Hydroplaning Be ready for a second skid if it of driving conditions and avoid Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water occurs. driving through large puddles and can build up under the vehicle's deep-standing or flowing water.

  • Page 162: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Driving and Operating Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Warning Driving on steep hills or through Driving on Snow or Ice Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) mountains is different than driving Snow or ice between the tires and or with the ignition off is on flat or rolling terrain.
  • Page 163 Driving and Operating Allow greater following distance Warning Warning (Continued) and watch for slippery spots. Icy patches can occur on otherwise Snow can trap engine exhaust the fan speed to the highest clear roads in shaded areas. setting. See Climate under the vehicle.

  • Page 164: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck between R (Reverse) and a low properly carry: the Tire and forward gear, spinning the wheels Loading Information label and Slowly and cautiously spin the as little as possible. To prevent the Certification label. wheels to free the vehicle when transmission wear, wait until the stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
  • Page 165 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information equipment tires (3) and the Subtract the combined Label recommended cold tire inflation weight of the driver and pressures (4). For more passengers from XXX kg or information on tires and inflation XXX lbs. see Tires 0 247 and Tire The resulting figure equals Pressure 0 255.
  • Page 166 Driving and Operating If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. See Trailer Towing 0 208 for important information on towing a trailer, towing safety rules, and Example 1...
  • Page 167 Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers, Warning and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a Certification Label sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the cargo area of the vehicle.

  • Page 168: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating Starting and The transmitter must be in the Caution (Continued) vehicle for the system to operate. Operating If the pushbutton start is not breaking-in guideline every working, the vehicle may be near a time you get new brake New Vehicle Break-In strong radio antenna signal causing linings.
  • Page 169 Driving and Operating When the vehicle is shifted into ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator Warning P (Park), the ignition system will Light) : This mode is for driving and turn off. starting. With the ignition off, and Turning off the vehicle while the brake pedal applied, pressing Do not turn the engine off when the moving may cause loss of power...

  • Page 170: Starting The Engine

    Driving and Operating Starting the Engine Starting Procedure Caution (Continued) 1. The Remote Keyless Move the shift lever to P (Park) or Entry (RKE) transmitter must ended, can overheat and damage N (Neutral). To restart the engine be in the vehicle. Press the cranking motor, and drain the when the vehicle is already moving, ENGINE START/STOP with the...

  • Page 171: Engine Heater

    Driving and Operating starting it. Operate the engine Auto Engine Stop/Start defog settings. Use the eco and transmission gently until (green indicator on) air When the brakes are applied and the oil warms up and lubricates conditioning mode for better the vehicle is at a complete stop, all moving parts.

  • Page 172: Retained Accessory

    Driving and Operating engine compartment, between 4. Before starting the engine, be Warning (Continued) the fender and the engine sure to unplug and store the compartment fuse block. cord as it was before to keep it Failure to use the away from moving engine Check the heater cord for recommended extension...

  • Page 173: Shifting Into Park

    Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park parking on a hill and shifting the Warning (Continued) transmission into P (Park) is not 1. Hold the brake pedal down and done properly, then it is difficult to can move suddenly. You or others set the parking brake.

  • Page 174: Parking Over Things

    Driving and Operating If the vehicle has an uncharged Parking over Things If the vehicle is left parked while battery or a battery with low voltage, running and the Remote Keyless That Burn try charging or jump starting the Entry (RKE) transmitter is outside battery.

  • Page 175: Engine Exhaust

    Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle Warning (Continued) While Parked There are holes or openings Warning It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not monoxide (CO), which cannot be...

  • Page 176: Automatic Transmission

    Driving and Operating Automatic Warning (Continued) Caution Transmission Do not leave the vehicle when the Shifting to R (Reverse) while the engine is running. If you have left vehicle is moving forward could the engine running, the vehicle damage the transmission. The can move suddenly.

  • Page 177: Manual Mode

    Driving and Operating position, the vehicle will Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) automatically shift into 1 (First) gear. You could lose control and hit damage the vehicle. Stop and idle 2. Using the button on the shift people or objects. Do not shift the engine to cool the automatic lever, press the + (plus) end of into a drive gear while the engine...

  • Page 178: Brakes Antilock Brake

    Driving and Operating The transmission will only allow you With the DSC feature, the vehicle Brakes to shift into gears appropriate for the can be set to pull away in vehicle speed and engine 2 (Second) gear. Antilock Brake revolutions per minute (rpm): 1.

  • Page 179: Electric Parking Brake

    Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it Using ABS The vehicle has an Electric Parking becomes necessary to slam on the Brake (EPB). The EPB can always Do not pump the brakes. Just hold brakes and continue braking to be activated, even if the ignition is the brake pedal down firmly and let avoid a sudden obstacle, a...
  • Page 180 Driving and Operating The vehicle may automatically apply or PARK light will flash and If the light is on, release the EPB the EPB in some situations when then stay on once the EPB is fully by pressing and holding the EPB the vehicle is not moving.

  • Page 181: Brake Assist

    Driving and Operating Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems The Brake Assist feature is Some vehicles have a Hill Start Traction Control/ designed to assist the driver in Assist (HSA) feature, which may be stopping or decreasing vehicle useful when the vehicle is stopped Electronic Stability speed in emergency driving...
  • Page 182 Driving and Operating vehicle wheel brakes to assist the 2. Turn the engine off and wait driver in keeping the vehicle on the 15 seconds. intended path. 3. Start the engine. If cruise control is being used and Drive the vehicle. If comes on TCS or StabiliTrak begins to limit and stays on, the vehicle may need...

  • Page 183: Cruise Control

    Driving and Operating To turn off only TCS, press and Cruise Control See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 180. If a collision release . The Traction Off light With cruise control, you can alert occurs when cruise control is displays in the instrument cluster. To maintain a speed of about 40 km/h activated, cruise control is turn TCS on again, press and...
  • Page 184 Driving and Operating +RES : If there is a set speed in The cruise control indicator on the The speedometer reading can be memory, press briefly to resume to instrument cluster turns green after displayed in either English or metric that speed or press and hold to units.

  • Page 185: Adaptive Cruise Control

    Driving and Operating vehicle will slow down to the Shift the transmission to maintain the selected following gap. previous set cruise speed. While N (Neutral). To disengage ACC, apply the brake. pressing the accelerator pedal or If ACC is controlling your vehicle To turn off the cruise control, shortly following the release to speed when the Traction Control...
  • Page 186 Driving and Operating GAP : Press to select a following Warning gap time (or distance) setting for ACC of Far, Medium, or Near. ACC will not detect or brake for Setting Adaptive Cruise Control children, pedestrians, animals, or other objects. If the cruise system is on but not in use, it could get set and go into Do not use ACC when:...
  • Page 187 Driving and Operating Increasing Speed While ACC is at When it is determined that there is a Set Speed no vehicle ahead or the vehicle is beyond the selected following gap, If ACC is already activated, do one then the vehicle speed will increase of the following: to the set speed.
  • Page 188 Driving and Operating The speedometer reading can be vehicle detected ahead. Consider See Defensive Driving 0 157. displayed in either English or metric traffic and weather conditions when Approaching and Following a units. See Instrument Cluster 0 110. selecting the following gap. The Vehicle The increment value used depends range of selectable gaps may not be...
  • Page 189 Driving and Operating lights will come on. The automatic ACC Automatically Disengages Notification to Resume ACC braking may feel or sound different ACC may automatically disengage ACC will maintain a following gap than if the brakes were applied and the driver will need to manually behind a detected vehicle and slow manually.
  • Page 190 Driving and Operating A DIC warning message may ACC Override Warning (Continued) display indicating to shift to P (Park) If using the accelerator pedal while before exiting the vehicle. See ACC is active, a DIC warning ramps. You could lose control of Vehicle Messages 0 127.
  • Page 191 Driving and Operating ACC may occasionally provide an Do Not Use ACC on Hills and alert and/or braking that is When Towing a Trailer considered unnecessary. It could respond to vehicles in different lanes, signs, guardrails, and other stationary objects when entering or exiting a curve.

  • Page 192: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driving and Operating Erasing Speed Memory Driver Assistance Warning (Continued) The cruise control set speed is Systems erased from memory if Under many conditions, these This vehicle may have features that pressed or if the ignition is systems will not: work together to help avoid crashes turned off.

  • Page 193: Assistance Systems For Parking Or Backing

    Driving and Operating Assistance Systems for Warning (Continued) Parking or Backing Work if the detection sensor If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera is covered up, such as with (RVC), Rear Parking Assist (RPA), and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) a sticker, magnet, or metal may help the driver park or avoid plate.
  • Page 194 Driving and Operating Displayed images may be farther or Parking Assist Warning (Continued) closer than they appear. The area With RPA, as the vehicle backs up displayed is limited and objects that at speeds of less than 8 km/h or vehicle damage, even with are close to either corner of the (5 mph), the sensors on the rear Parking Assist, always check the...

  • Page 195: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)

    Driving and Operating very close (<0.6 m (2 ft) in the Turning the Features On or Off Assistance Systems for vehicle rear), five beeps will sound Driving from the rear. If equipped, when driving the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) vehicle in a forward gear, Forward If equipped, RCTA displays a red Collision Alert (FCA), Lane...
  • Page 196 Driving and Operating (ACC), it can detect vehicles to Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Warning (Continued) distances of approximately 110 m (360 ft) and operates at all speeds. or ice, or if the windshield is See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 184. damaged.

  • Page 197: Forward Automatic

    Driving and Operating more rapidly which can cause a Alert features. The timing of both front of the vehicle where radar brief, mild deceleration. Continue to alerts will vary based on vehicle sensors are located, may correct apply the brake pedal as needed. speed.
  • Page 198 Driving and Operating (34 mph) for stationary vehicles. Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) It can detect vehicles up to approximately 60 m (197 ft). Detect a vehicle ahead if it objects. To override FAB, firmly is partially blocked by press the accelerator pedal, if it is Warning pedestrians or other objects.

  • Page 199: Side Blind Zone

    Driving and Operating Side Blind Zone will light up in the corresponding LCA Detection Zones outside side mirror and will flash if Alert (SBZA) the turn signal is on. If equipped, the SBZA system is a lane-changing aid that assists Warning drivers with avoiding crashes that occur with moving vehicles in the...
  • Page 200 Driving and Operating How the System Works If the turn signal is activated in the when a trailer is towed. Use caution same direction as a detected while changing lanes when towing a The LCA symbol lights up in the vehicle, this display will flash as an trailer.

  • Page 201: Lane Departure Warning (Ldw)

    Driving and Operating both sides of the vehicle toward the sensor to detect the lane markings Warning (Continued) rear corners of the vehicle, see your at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or dealer. greater. departing the lane on the side If the LCA displays do not light up where it has detected a lane Warning...

  • Page 202: Fuel

    Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Fuel Seem to Work Properly GM recommends the use of TOP The system may not detect lanes as TIER detergent gasoline to keep the well when there are: engine cleaner and reduce engine deposits.

  • Page 203: California Fuel

    Driving and Operating posted octane rating of less than 87, may not pass a smog-check test. Caution (Continued) as this may cause engine knock and See Malfunction Indicator Lamp will lower fuel economy. (Check Engine Light) 0 118. If this (MMT), which can damage occurs, return to your authorized Prohibited Fuels...

  • Page 204: E85 Or Flexfuel

    Driving and Operating gasoline additive recommended by E85 or FlexFuel should meet ASTM Caution General Motors. It is available at Specification D 5798 or CAN/ your dealer. CGSB 3.512 in Canada. Do not use Do not use fuel containing the fuel if the ethanol content is If your vehicle is able to use E85 or methanol.
  • Page 205 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) Warning Do not leave the fuel pump Overfilling the fuel tank by more unattended. than three clicks of a standard fill nozzle may cause: Do not use a cell phone while refueling. Vehicle performance issues, including engine stalling and Do not re-enter the vehicle damage to the fuel system.

  • Page 206: Filling A Portable Fuel

    Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Warning Warning (Continued) Container If a fire starts while you are Fill the container no more than 95% full to allow for refueling, do not remove the Warning expansion. nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by Filling a portable fuel container Do not smoke, light...

  • Page 207: Trailer Towing

    Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Do not tow a trailer during the Warning first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, General Towing When towing a trailer, exhaust or other parts. gases may collect at the rear of Information Then during the first 800 km the vehicle and enter if the...
  • Page 208 Driving and Operating vehicle itself. Get acquainted with necessary to go much farther or other objects. Avoid jerky or the handling and braking of the rig beyond the passed vehicle before sudden maneuvers. Signal well in before setting out for the open road. returning to the lane.

  • Page 209: Trailer Towing

    Driving and Operating vehicle may show signs similar to 2. Have someone place chocks Maintenance when Trailer engine overheating. To avoid this, under the trailer wheels. Towing let the engine run while parked, 3. When the wheel chocks are in The vehicle needs service more preferably on level ground, with the place, release the regular...
  • Page 210 Driving and Operating Weight of the Trailer Ask your dealer for trailering information or advice, or write us at How heavy can a trailer safely be? our Customer Assistance Offices. It should never weigh more than See Customer Assistance Offices 454 kg (1,000 lb).

  • Page 211: Towing Equipment

    Driving and Operating Total Weight on Your Vehicle's carbon monoxide (CO) from the Conversions and exhaust can get into the vehicle. Tires Add-Ons See Engine Exhaust 0 174. Be sure the vehicle's tires are Safety Chains inflated to the upper limit for cold Add-On Electrical tires.
  • Page 212 Driving and Operating Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating.

  • Page 213: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Starter Switch Check ..233 Engine Compartment Fuse Automatic Transmission Shift Block ......242 Lock Control Function Instrument Panel Fuse Check .

  • Page 214: General Information

    Vehicle Care Wheel Alignment and Tire General Information California Proposition Balance ..... 266 65 Warning For service and parts needs, visit Wheel Replacement .

  • Page 215: California Perchlorate Materials Requirements

    Vehicle Care California Perchlorate Damage to suspension components Vehicle Checks caused by modifying vehicle height Materials Requirements outside of factory settings will not be Doing Your Own Certain types of automotive covered by the vehicle warranty. Service Work applications, such as airbag Damage to vehicle components initiators, seat belt pretensioners, resulting from modifications or the...

  • Page 216: Hood

    Vehicle Care Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Records 0 301. Caution Even small amounts of contamination can cause damage to vehicle systems. Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids, reservoir caps, or dipsticks.

  • Page 217: Overview

    Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.5L L4 Engine...
  • Page 218 Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 223. 2. Engine Cover. 3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0 219. 4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0 219. 5. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System 0 224.
  • Page 219 Vehicle Care 3.6L V6 Engine...

  • Page 220: Engine Oil

    Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 223. Engine Oil dipstick handle is a loop. See Engine Compartment Overview 2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See To ensure proper engine 0 216 for the location. Engine Oil 0 219. performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil.
  • Page 221 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 222: Engine Oil Life System

    Vehicle Care Viscosity Grade Engine oil system flushes are not Engine Oil Life System recommended and could cause Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade When to Change Engine Oil engine damage not covered by the engine oil for the 3.6L V6 engine. vehicle warranty.

  • Page 223: Automatic Transmission

    Vehicle Care service people who will perform this Be careful not to reset the oil Automatic Transmission work and reset the system. It is also life display accidentally at any Fluid important to check the oil regularly time other than after the oil is over the course of an oil drain changed.

  • Page 224: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    Vehicle Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter replace if damaged. Do not clean 3. Disconnect the electrical the engine air cleaner/filter or connector (2). The engine air cleaner/filter is in the components with water or 4. Disconnect the outlet duct by engine compartment on the compressed air.

  • Page 225: Cooling System

    Vehicle Care 2. Secondary Air Hose (If Cooling System Warning Equipped) The cooling system allows the 3. Electrical Connector Operating the engine with the air engine to maintain the correct 4. Air Duct Clamp cleaner/filter off can cause you or working temperature.
  • Page 226 Vehicle Care What to Use Warning Warning Do not touch heater or radiator hoses, or other engine parts. Plain water, or other liquids such They can be very hot and can as alcohol, can boil before the burn you. Do not run the engine if proper coolant mixture will.
  • Page 227 Vehicle Care Will not damage aluminum parts. Checking Coolant If no coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank, add coolant as follows: Help keep the proper engine The vehicle must be on a level temperature. surface when checking the coolant How to Add Coolant to the level.
  • Page 228 Vehicle Care can feel the upper radiator Warning hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. Steam and scalding liquids from a By this time, the coolant level hot cooling system are under inside the coolant surge tank pressure.

  • Page 229: Engine Overheating

    Vehicle Care should be running. If not, do not See Overheated Engine Protection Caution continue to run the engine and have Operating Mode 0 229 for the vehicle serviced. information on driving to a safe If the pressure cap is not tightly place in an emergency.

  • Page 230: Overheated Engine Protection

    Vehicle Care 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off Overheated Engine below freezing, use a fluid that has the road, shift to P (Park) or sufficient protection against Protection N (Neutral), and let the freezing. Operating Mode engine idle.

  • Page 231: Brakes

    Vehicle Care Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Caution (Continued) can cause a brake squeal when the Disc brake pads have built-in wear brakes are first applied or lightly Do not use engine coolant indicators that make a high-pitched applied. This does not mean (antifreeze) in the warning sound when the brake pads something is wrong with the brakes.

  • Page 232: Brake Fluid

    Vehicle Care replacement brake parts are There are only two reasons why the Warning installed or if parts are improperly brake fluid level in the reservoir may installed. go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it Normal brake lining wear. When can spill on the engine and burn, Brake Fluid new linings are installed, the...

  • Page 233: Battery - North America

    Vehicle Care If available, use the AGM setting on shown on the original battery label Warning when a new 12-volt battery is the charger, to limit charge voltage needed. to 14.8 volts. The wrong or contaminated brake Stop/Start System fluid could result in damage to the Warning brake system.

  • Page 234: Starter Switch Check

    Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Warning Warning Function Check Batteries have acid that can burn When you are doing this Warning you and gas that can explode. inspection, the vehicle could You can be badly hurt if you are move suddenly.

  • Page 235: 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 236: Gas Strut(S)

    Vehicle Care 3. With the latch open, pull the Warning (Continued) wiper blade down toward the windshield far enough to is held open with enough force. release it from the J-hooked If struts are failing to hold the end of the wiper arm. hood/trunk/liftgate, do not 4.

  • Page 237: Headlamp Aiming

    Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs 0 240. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. For any bulb-changing procedure If adjustment to the headlamps is not listed in this section, contact...

  • Page 238: High Intensity Discharge (Hid)

    Vehicle Care High Intensity Discharge Headlamps, Front Turn To replace one of the headlamp bulbs: (HID) Lighting Signal, Sidemarker, and 1. Open the hood. See Hood Parking Lamps 0 215. Warning Base Headlamp Assembly 2. For the driver side bulb, The High Intensity Discharge remove the windshield washer The base model vehicle has...

  • Page 239: Lamps

    Vehicle Care 6. Install a new bulb in the lamp 4. Replace the bulb in the bulb assembly. socket. 7. Connect the electrical 5. Install the bulb socket in the connector. headlamp assembly by turning it clockwise. 8. Replace the cap on the back of the headlamp assembly by 6.
  • Page 240 Vehicle Care Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Caution (Continued) Lamp and Back-Up Lamp not remove the taillamp assembly to replace a bulb. Use the trunk opening to access the bulb. To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk 0 40. 2.

  • Page 241: License Plate Lamp

    Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp Replacement Bulbs Bulb To replace one of these bulbs: Exterior Lamp Number Back-Up Lamp 7440 Deck Lid Taillamp Front Parking/Turn 7444 NA-M Signal Lamp Front Sidemarker Lamp High/Low-Beam 3. Turn the bulb socket (1) Headlamp (Base) (9005SL+) counterclockwise to remove it License Plate Lamp...

  • Page 242: Electrical System

    Vehicle Care Electrical System When the current electrical load is Windshield Wipers too heavy, the circuit breaker opens If the wiper motor overheats due to and closes, protecting the circuit High Voltage Devices and heavy snow or ice, the windshield until the current load returns to wipers will stop until the motor cools Wiring...

  • Page 243: Engine Compartment Fuse

    Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Danger Fuse Block Fuses and circuit breakers are The engine compartment fuse block marked with their ampere rating. is on the driver side of the engine Do not exceed the compartment, near the battery. specified amperage rating when replacing fuses and circuit Caution breakers.
  • Page 244 Vehicle Care...
  • Page 245 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Transmission control Canister vent solenoid features shown. module/Chassis Heated seat, driver Fuses Usage control module/ Body control module 6 Transmission control Ignition module battery Heated seat,...

  • Page 246: Block

    Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Relays Usage Display/Ignition Cabin Coolant pump Body/Ignition Powertrain Instrument panel/ Transmission Ignition auxiliary pump Exterior rearview Cooling fan high mirror speed Front washer Cooling fan low speed Heated mirror Starter Obstacle detection Cooling fan control To access the fuses on vehicles equipped with a storage bin: Rain sensor/Rear seat Low-beam HID...
  • Page 247 Vehicle Care To access the fuses on vehicles not Mini Fuses Usage equipped with a storage bin: Cluster/Auxiliary 1. Pull the lower edge of the jack/HMI/USB/Radio cover rearward. The clips on display/CD player the lower edge will release, Console power and the upper edge will fall outlet away from the instrument...

  • Page 248: Wheels And Tires

    Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Driver power seat Tilt/Telescoping Tires steering column Diagnostic link Every new GM vehicle has connector 110V AC high-quality tires made by a Airbag/SDM leading tire manufacturer. See Right rear Logistic the warranty manual for heated seat...

  • Page 249: All-Season Tires

    Vehicle Care All-Season Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) This vehicle may come with Underinflated tires pose Replace any tires that all-season tires. These tires are the same danger as have been damaged by designed to provide good overall performance on most road surfaces overloaded tires.

  • Page 250: Winter Tires

    Vehicle Care Winter Tires Winter tires with the same speed Caution (Continued) rating as the original equipment tires This vehicle was not originally may not be available for H, V, W, Y, when possible, avoid contact with equipped with winter tires. Winter and ZR speed rated tires.

  • Page 251: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling (2) TPC Spec (Tire Caution Performance Criteria Useful information about a tire is Specification) Original High performance summer tires molded into its sidewall. The equipment tires designed to have rubber compounds that lose examples show a typical GM's specific tire performance flexibility and may develop passenger vehicle tire and a...
  • Page 252 Vehicle Care week of the year 2010 would (7) Maximum Cold Inflation road tire has lost air and gone have a four-digit DOT date Load Limit Maximum load that flat. If the vehicle has a compact of 0310. can be carried and the spare tire, see Compact Spare maximum pressure needed to Tire 0 274 and If a Tire Goes...

  • Page 253: Tire Designations

    Vehicle Care information on tire pressure and Tire Designations (3) Aspect Ratio A two-digit inflation see Tire Pressure number that indicates the tire Tire Size 0 255. height-to-width measurements. For example, if the tire size The following is an example of a (6) Tire Size A combination of aspect ratio is 60, as shown in...

  • Page 254: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    Vehicle Care Tire Terminology and Bead The tire bead contains Department of Transportation steel wires wrapped by steel (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety Definitions cords that hold the tire onto Standards. The DOT code Air Pressure The amount of the rim. includes the Tire Identification air inside the tire pressing Number (TIN), an alphanumeric...
  • Page 255 Vehicle Care Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire Normal Occupant Weight tire inflation pressure as shown tire used on light duty trucks and number of occupants a vehicle on the tire placard. some multipurpose passenger is designed to seat multiplied by See Tire Pressure 0 255 and vehicles.

  • Page 256: Tire Pressure

    Vehicle Care Treadwear Indicators Narrow Vehicle Maximum Load on the Caution bands, sometimes called wear Tire Load on an individual tire bars, that show across the tread due to curb weight, accessory Neither tire underinflation nor of a tire when only 1.6 mm weight, occupant weight, and overinflation is good.

  • Page 257: Tire Pressure For High-Speed

    Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading How to Check Put the valve caps back on the Information label on the vehicle valve stems to keep out dirt and Use a good quality pocket-type indicates the original equipment moisture and prevent leaks. Use gauge to check tire pressure.

  • Page 258: System

    Vehicle Care levels. The TPMS sensors monitor causes the tire to overheat and can Warning (Continued) the air pressure in your tires and lead to tire failure. Under-inflation transmit tire pressure readings to a also reduces fuel efficiency and tire to be driven at high speeds, make receiver located in the vehicle.

  • Page 259: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Vehicle Care When the malfunction indicator is assembly, excluding the spare tire pressure. Using the DIC, tire illuminated, the system may not be and wheel assembly. The TPMS pressure levels can be viewed. For able to detect or signal low tire sensors monitor the air pressure in additional information and details pressure as intended.
  • Page 260 Vehicle Care maintenance. See Tire Inspection message come on at each ignition TPMS sensors are installed and 0 261, Tire Rotation 0 261 and Tires cycle until the problem is corrected. the sensor matching process is 0 247. Some of the conditions that can performed successfully.
  • Page 261 Vehicle Care vehicle s tires or replacing one or The TPMS sensor matching 7. Place the relearn tool against more of the TPMS sensors. The process is: the tire sidewall, near the valve TPMS sensor matching process stem. Then press the button to 1.

  • Page 262: Tire Inspection

    Vehicle Care 12. Set all four tires to the The tire has a puncture, cut, recommended air pressure or other damage that cannot level as indicated on the Tire be repaired well because of and Loading Information label. the size or location of the damage.

  • Page 263: Tires

    Vehicle Care Check that all wheel nuts are When It Is Time for New The rubber in tires ages over time. This also applies to the spare tire, properly tightened. See Wheel Tires if the vehicle has one, even if it is Nut Torque under Capacities Factors such as maintenance, never used.

  • Page 264: Buying New Tires

    Vehicle Care of grease, gasoline, or other vehicle, including brake system necessary to replace only one substances that can deteriorate performance, ride and handling, axle set of worn tires, place the rubber. traction control, and tire new tires on the rear axle. pressure monitoring Parking for an extended period can Winter tires with the same speed...

  • Page 265: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Vehicle Care load range, speed rating, and control, electronic stability control, Warning or All-Wheel Drive, the performance construction (radial) as the of these systems can also be original tires. Mixing tires of different sizes, affected. brands, or types may cause Vehicles that have a tire loss of control of the vehicle, pressure monitoring system...

  • Page 266: Uniform Tire Quality

    Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality additional General Motors Tire upon the actual conditions of Performance Criteria (TPC) their use, however, and may Grading standards. depart significantly from the The following information relates norm due to variations in driving Quality grades can be found to the system developed by the habits, service practices and where applicable on the tire...

  • Page 267: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    Vehicle Care Temperature underinflation, or excessive Wheel Replacement loading, either separately or in The temperature grades are A Replace any wheel that is bent, combination, can cause heat (the highest), B, and C, cracked, or badly rusted or buildup and possible tire failure. representing the tire's resistance corroded.

  • Page 268: Tire Chains

    Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Warning affect the braking and handling of Use another type of traction the vehicle. Tires can lose air, device only if its manufacturer Replacing a wheel with a used and cause loss of control, causing recommends it for the vehicle's one is dangerous.
  • Page 269 Vehicle Care steering wheel firmly. Steer to Warning Warning (Continued) maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop, well off the Lifting a vehicle and getting under causing injury or death. Find a road, if possible. it to do maintenance or repairs is level place to change the tire.

  • Page 270: Tire Changing

    Vehicle Care Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 1. Wheel Block (If Equipped) 2. Flat Tire The following information explains 3. Turn the retainer nut how to repair or change a tire. counterclockwise and remove the spare tire. Place the spare tire next to the tire being changed.
  • Page 271 Vehicle Care 2. Turn the wheel wrench 6. Put the compact spare tire Warning counterclockwise to loosen and near you. remove the wheel nut caps. Lifting a vehicle and getting under Warning Do not try to remove plastic it to do maintenance or repairs is caps from the cover or dangerous without the Getting under a vehicle when it is...
  • Page 272 Vehicle Care Caution Make sure that the jack lift head is in the correct position or you may damage your vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 10. Raise the vehicle by turning the 11. Remove all of the wheel nuts. jack handle clockwise.
  • Page 273 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning Warning (Continued) towel can be used; however, use Never use oil or grease on bolts nuts. See Capacities and a scraper or wire brush later to or nuts because the nuts might Specifications 0 303 for original remove all rust or dirt.
  • Page 274 Vehicle Care Caution Wheel covers will not fit on the vehicle's compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, the cover or the spare could be damaged. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 1.

  • Page 275: Compact Spare Tire

    Vehicle Care The compact spare is for temporary with the spare tire installed and it is Do not mix the compact spare tire or use only. Replace the compact recommended that the vehicle wheel with other wheels or tires. spare tire with a full-size tire as They will not fit.

  • Page 276: Jump Starting - North

    Vehicle Care Jump Starting Warning (Continued) Caution Jump Starting - North HANDLING. For more information Ignoring these steps could result go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ in costly damage to the vehicle America passenger-vehicle. that would not be covered by the For more information about the vehicle warranty.
  • Page 277 Vehicle Care 2. Position the two vehicles so Warning that they are not touching. 3. To avoid the possibility of the An electric fan can start up even vehicles rolling, set the parking when the engine is not running brake firmly on both vehicles and can injure you.
  • Page 278 Vehicle Care negative ( ) cable does not go Warning Caution (Continued) to the dead battery. It goes to a remote negative ( ) post on the Fans or other moving engine making sure that the cables do driver side shock tower. parts can injure you badly.

  • Page 279: Towing The Vehicle

    Vehicle Care Towing the Vehicle known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the Caution ground. Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the Incorrectly towing a disabled ground and two wheels up on a vehicle may cause damage.
  • Page 280 Vehicle Care Is the vehicle ready to be Dinghy Towing The vehicle was not designed to be towed? Just as preparing the towed with all four wheels on the vehicle for a long trip, make sure ground. If the vehicle must be the vehicle is prepared to be towed, a dolly should be used.

  • Page 281: Appearance Care

    Vehicle Care Appearance Care Caution (Continued) Exterior Care your dealer. Follow all manufacturer directions regarding Locks correct product usage, necessary safety precautions, and Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when appropriate disposal of any absolutely necessary, and have the vehicle care product.
  • Page 282 Vehicle Care are damaged, see your dealer to Caution (Continued) Caution have the damage assessed and repaired. Foreign materials such as This could cause damage that Machine compounding or calcium chloride and other salts, ice would not be covered by the aggressive polishing on a melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle warranty.
  • Page 283 Vehicle Care The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Aftermarket appearance caps or vehicle are aluminum, chrome or covers while the lamps are Lenses, Emblems, Decals, and stainless steel. To prevent damage illuminated, due to excessive Stripes always follow these cleaning heat generated.
  • Page 284 Vehicle Care Shutter System a buildup of vehicle wash/wax rubber material on painted surfaces treatments may cause wiper can be removed by rubbing with a streaking. clean cloth. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 299. Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged.
  • Page 285 Vehicle Care Body Component Lubrication Caution Caution (Continued) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the Chrome wheels and other chrome brushes. Damage could occur steel fuel door hinge, unless the trim may be damaged if the and the repairs would not be components are plastic.

  • Page 286: Interior Care

    Vehicle Care Sheet Metal Damage Interior Care To prevent damage, do not clean the interior using the following If the vehicle is damaged and To prevent dirt particle abrasions, cleaners or techniques: requires sheet metal repair or regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Never use a razor or any other replacement, make sure the body Immediately remove any soils.
  • Page 287 Vehicle Care Interior Glass Coated Moldings 2. Remove excess moisture by gently wringing until water does To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Coated moldings should be cleaned. not drip from the cleaning cloth. dampened with water. Wipe droplets When lightly soiled, wipe with a 3.
  • Page 288 Vehicle Care Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, Caution (Continued) and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Radio Displays Low Gloss Paint Surfaces, and the appearance and feel of Natural Open Pore Wood leather or soft trim, and are not Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss Surfaces recommended.

  • Page 289: Floor Mats

    Vehicle Care Cargo Cover and Floor Mats Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is not equipped with a Convenience Net floor mat retainer on the driver Warning Wash with warm water and mild side floor. detergent. Do not use chlorine If a floor mat is the wrong size or Use the floor mat with the bleach.
  • Page 290 Vehicle Care Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snapping into position. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place. Verify the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals.

  • Page 291: 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 292: Maintenance Schedule

    Service and Maintenance have your dealer perform these Mainly driven in heavy city traffic Maintenance services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. in hot weather Schedule Proper vehicle maintenance helps to Mainly driven in hilly or keep the vehicle in good working mountainous terrain Owner Checks and Services condition, improves fuel economy,...
  • Page 293 Service and Maintenance a year and the oil life system must Visually inspect windshield wiper Visually inspect exhaust system be reset. Your trained dealer blades for wear, cracking, and nearby heat shields for technician can perform this work. or contamination. See Exterior loose or damaged parts.
  • Page 294 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
  • Page 295 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services - Normal excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent (6) Replace brake fluid every five passenger compartment air filter years.
  • Page 296 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.

  • Page 297: Maintenance And Care

    Service and Maintenance (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Special Application Additional comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services Maintenance and Care excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important (6) Replace brake fluid every five Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly years.
  • Page 298 Service and Maintenance To avoid break-down or failure to Trained dealer technicians have Lamps start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Properly working headlamps, battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and taillamps, and brake lamps are recommend quality parts Trained dealer technicians have important to see and be seen on...
  • Page 299 Service and Maintenance of leaking, blown seals, information on how to clean and Wiper Blades or damage, and can advise protect the vehicle s interior and Wiper blades need to be cleaned when service is needed. exterior, see Interior Care 0 285 and and kept in good condition to Exterior Care 0 280.
  • Page 300 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Automatic Transmission DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Cooling System 0 224. Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
  • Page 301 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 2.5L L4 Engine 20972654 A3174C 3.6L V6 Engine 22753242 A3176C Engine Oil Filter...
  • Page 302 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 303: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Identification There may be a label on the inside Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the glove box or trunk area that Vehicle Identification contains the following information: Number (VIN) ....302 Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label .
  • Page 304 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.5L L4 Engine 7.4 L 7.8 qt...
  • Page 305 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2.5L L4 Engine Automatic 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) 3.6L V6 Engine Automatic 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.6L V6 Engine 2.5L L4 Engine...

  • Page 306: Customer Information

    Privacy Procedure ....305 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns Vehicle Data Recording and Customer Assistance with the sales transaction or the Privacy .
  • Page 307 You may contact the BBB Auto Line further help, in the U.S., call the Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free Chevrolet Customer Assistance dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at Center at 1-800-222-1020. In...

  • Page 308: Customer Assistance

    70 days. We assistance. However, if a customer Canada believe our impartial program offers wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, General Motors of Canada advantages over courts in most the letter should be addressed to: Company...

  • Page 309: Online Owner Center

    : View maintenance schedules, (Canada) chevroletowner.ca (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY alerts, and OnStar Vehicle equipment available at its Customer Visit the Chevrolet Owner Centre: Diagnostic Information. Schedule Assistance Center. Any TTY user in service appointments. Chat live with online help the U.S.

  • Page 310: Gm Mobility Reimbursement

    Calling for Assistance General Motors North America and required for the vehicle, such as Chevrolet reserve the right to make When calling Roadside Assistance, hand controls or a wheelchair/ any changes or discontinue the have the following information scooter lift for the vehicle.
  • Page 311 150 km from where your trip was Services Not Included in Road or Highway: Tow to the started to qualify. Roadside Assistance nearest Chevrolet dealer for Pre-authorization, original warranty service, or if the vehicle detailed receipts, and a copy of Impound towing caused by was in a crash and cannot be the repair orders are required.

  • Page 312: Scheduling Service

    Customer Information after sending the original receipt If your dealer requests you to bring furnished with each new vehicle to Roadside Assistance. the vehicle for service, you are provides detailed warranty coverage Mechanical failures may be urged to do so as early in the work information.

  • Page 313: Collision Damage Repair

    Customer Information and be supported by original Additional Program Collision Parts receipts. See your dealer for Information Genuine GM Collision parts are new information. parts made with the same materials All program options, such as shuttle and construction methods as the Courtesy Rental Vehicle service, may not be available at parts with which the vehicle was...
  • Page 314 Customer Information Aftermarket collision parts are also Insuring the Vehicle parts. Read the lease carefully, as available. These are made by you may be charged at the end of Protect your investment in the GM companies other than GM and may the lease for poor quality repairs.

  • Page 315: Information

    Customer Information Vehicle make, model, and original GM parts. Remember, Service Publications model year recycled parts will not be covered by Ordering Information the GM vehicle warranty. Vehicle Identification Service Manuals Number (VIN) Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair.

  • Page 316: Reporting Safety Defects

    Customer Information RETAIL SELL PRICE: Radio Frequency Reporting Safety $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Statement Defects shipping fees. This vehicle has systems that Current and Past Models Reporting Safety Defects operate on a radio frequency that complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the Service and Owner publications are to the United States available for many current and past...

  • Page 317: Government

    Transport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: to the Canadian Chevrolet Motor Division Government Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center If you live in Canada, and you P.O. Box 33170 believe that the vehicle has a...

  • Page 318: Privacy

    Customer Information Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to Note record, in certain crash or near The vehicle has a number of...

  • Page 319: Onstar

    Customer Information GM will not access these data or OnStar Terms and Conditions and share it with others except: with the Privacy Statement on the OnStar consent of the vehicle owner or, website. if the vehicle is leased, with the See OnStar Additional Information consent of the lessee;...

  • Page 320: Onstar

    OnStar OnStar OnStar Overview Terms, Privacy Statement, and Software Terms for more details including system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or OnStar Overview www.onstar.ca (Canada). OnStar Overview ... . . 319 The OnStar system status light is OnStar Services next to the OnStar buttons.
  • Page 321 OnStar Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi OnStar Services Security hotspot name or SSID and If equipped, OnStar provides these password, if equipped. Emergency services: Press to connect to an Emergency Services require an With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Advisor to: active, OnStar service plan OnStar Advisors can use GPS to Verify account information or (excludes Basic Plan).
  • Page 322 OnStar Navigation 3. Say Yes. System responds: Send Destination to Vehicle OK, request completed, thank Subscribers can have directions OnStar navigation requires a you, goodbye. sent to the vehicle s navigation specific OnStar service plan. screen, if equipped. Route Preview to receive Turn-by-Turn Press Press...
  • Page 323 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot and set a timer. information, press , wait for Download the myChevrolet mobile Connect with Chevrolet on social the prompt, then say Wi-Fi app to compatible Apple and media. settings. On some vehicles, Android smartphones. Chevrolet...
  • Page 324 OnStar An active OnStar service, 3. Say the entire number without Verify Minutes and Expiration compatible device, factory-installed pausing, including a 1 and the Press and say Minutes then remote start, and power locks are area code. System responds: Verify to check how many minutes required.
  • Page 325 OnStar Proactive Alerts: Receive a OnStar Additional Transferring Service real-time e-mail or text message Information Press to request account transfer regarding potential issues with eligibility information. The Advisor key vehicle components, such OnStar Smart Driver can cancel or change account as the battery, fuel system, information.
  • Page 326 OnStar Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling compatible with the OnStar Provide directions to the closest are available on most vehicles. Not hardware. OnStar services may not hospital or pharmacy in urgent all OnStar services are available work if the OnStar equipment is not situations.
  • Page 327 OnStar Languages call OnStar. However, OnStar may come on. Press to try the could have difficulty identifying call again or try again after driving a The vehicle can be programmed to the exact location. few miles into another cellular area. respond in multiple languages.
  • Page 328 OnStar vehicle or the vehicle systems. Privacy libcurl: Software updates or changes may COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION The complete OnStar Privacy affect or erase data or settings that NOTICE Statement may be found at are stored in the vehicle, such as www.onstar.com (U.S.), Copyright (c) 1996 - 2010, Daniel OnStar Hands-Free Calling name...
  • Page 329 OnStar OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, For the purposes of this copyright Permission is granted to anyone to OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION and license, Info-ZIP is defined as use this software for any purpose, WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE the following set of individuals: including commercial applications, USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN and to alter it and redistribute it...
  • Page 330 OnStar 3. Altered versions including, but 4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use not limited to, ports to new the names Info-ZIP, Zip, operating systems, existing UnZip, UnZipSFX, WiZ, ports with new graphical Pocket UnZip, Pocket Zip, interfaces, and dynamic, and MacZip for its own shared, or static library source and binary releases.

  • Page 331: Index

    Index Index Airbag System (cont'd) Where Are the Airbags? ..70 Accessories and Airbags Modifications ....214 Adding Equipment to the Accessory Power .
  • Page 332 Index Automatic Break-In, New Vehicle ..167 Carbon Monoxide Dimming Mirrors ....45 Bulb Replacement ....240 Engine Exhaust .
  • Page 333 Index Climate Control Systems (cont'd) Cupholders ..... 100 Door (cont'd) Locks ......36 Dual Automatic .
  • Page 334 Index Engine (cont'd) Floor Mats ..... . 288 Overheated Protection Fluid E85 or FlexFuel ....203 Operating Mode .
  • Page 335 Index Fuses (cont'd) High Voltage Devices and Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 241 Wiring ......241 Halogen Bulbs .
  • Page 336 Index Lane Departure Warning Lights (cont'd) High/Low Beam Changer ..140 Light ......121 Jump Starting - North Lap-Shoulder Belt .
  • Page 337 Index Monitor System, Tire Operating Mode Pressure ..... . 257 Overheated Engine Maintenance Protection ....229 Records .
  • Page 338 Index Perchlorate Materials Reclining Seatbacks ... . . 55 Reverse Tilt Mirrors ....45 Requirements, California ..214 Recommended Fluids and Roads Personalization...
  • Page 339 Index Seats Service Electric Parking Steering (cont'd) Wheel Adjustment ... . 104 Adjustment, Front ....54 Brake Light .
  • Page 340 Index Tires (cont'd) Trunk ......40 Wheel Alignment and Tire Turn and Lane-Change Tachometer .
  • Page 341 Index Vehicle Care Windshield Tire Pressure ....255 Wiper/Washer ....105 Vehicle Data Recording and Winter Privacy .
  • Page 342 WARNING Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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