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Summary of Contents for Buick Regal 2018

  • Page 1 Regal Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Attention: Customer Service features. to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the 47911 Halyard Drive Keep this manual in the vehicle for BUICK Emblem, and REGAL are Plymouth, MI 48170 quick reference.
  • Page 4 Introduction Danger, Warning, and Vehicle Symbol Chart Caution Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle Warning messages found on vehicle and what they mean. See the labels and in this manual describe features in this manual for hazards and what to do to avoid or information.
  • Page 5 Introduction : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Oil Pressure : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Seat Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Under Pressure : Windshield Washer Fluid...

  • Page 6: In Brief

    In Brief In Brief Vehicle Features Fuel (2.0L Turbo Engine) ..27 Fuel (3.6L Engine) ... . . 28 Infotainment System ... 20 E85 or FlexFuel .

  • Page 7: Instrument Panel

    In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview...
  • Page 8 In Brief 1. Air Vents 0 200. Automatic Parking Assist Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Button (If Equipped). See System 0 244 (If Equipped). 2. Turn and Lane-Change Signals Driver Assistance Systems 0 164. Heated Steering Wheel 0 119 0 241. (If Equipped).

  • Page 9: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief Initial Drive Remote Keyless Entry : Press to lock all doors, the fuel door, and the liftgate. (RKE) System Information : Press and release one time to This section provides a brief initiate the vehicle locator. The overview about some of the exterior lamps flash and the horn important features that may or may chirps three times.

  • Page 10: Remote Vehicle Start

    In Brief Remote Vehicle Start Door Locks Power Door Locks If equipped, the engine can be To lock or unlock the door from started from outside of the vehicle. outside the vehicle, press on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Starting the Vehicle transmitter, or use Keyless Access.

  • Page 11: Liftgate

    In Brief Liftgate To close, press on the opposite side of the liftgate from the pull cup. To disable the power liftgate function, select OFF on the liftgate switch. See Liftgate 0 43. Windows Warning Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the Use the handle to lower and close path of a closing window.

  • Page 12: Seat Adjustment

    In Brief Seat Adjustment 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the Manual Seats handle. 3. Try to move the seat back and Warning forth to be sure it is locked in place. You can lose control of the Seat Height Adjuster vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 13 In Brief Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright Raise or lower the front part of position: the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the Raise or lower the entire seat by seatback, and the seatback will moving the rear of the control up...
  • Page 14 In Brief Lumbar Adjustment Back Bolster Adjustment Thigh Support Adjustment Four-Way Shown, Two-Way To adjust the back bolster support, If equipped, pull up on the lever. Similar if equipped: Then pull or push on the support to To adjust the lumbar support, Press and hold the front of the lengthen or shorten.

  • Page 15: Memory Features

    In Brief Massage Memory Features turned off. These automatically stored positions are referred to as If equipped, the ignition must be on RKE Memory positions. to use the massage feature. See Memory Seats 0 68 and Vehicle Personalization 0 150. Heated and Ventilated Seats If available, the MEM, 1, and 2...

  • Page 16: Head Restraint Adjustment

    In Brief See Head Restraints 0 62 and Passenger Sensing Press to ventilate the driver Power Seat Adjustment 0 65. or passenger seat. System Press the button once for the Seat Belts highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting.

  • Page 17: Mirror Adjustment

    In Brief Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Folding Mirrors Interior Mirrors Adjustment To adjust a mirror: The outside mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when 1. Press to select the going through an automatic car driver or passenger mirror. wash.

  • Page 18: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    In Brief Steering Wheel Interior Lighting this feature and the indicator light will turn off. The dome lamps will Adjustment Dome Lamps come on when doors are opened. ON/OFF : Press to turn the dome lamps on manually. Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps.

  • Page 19: Exterior Lighting

    In Brief Rear Reading Lamps Exterior Lighting : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the The rear reading lamps are in the headlamps. headliner either over the rear seats or over the rear doors. : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights.

  • Page 20: Climate Controls

    In Brief LO : Use for slow wipes. Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System The climate control buttons on the center stack and on the climate control display are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. INT : Use for intermittent wipes. To adjust wipe frequency, turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.

  • Page 21: Transmission

    In Brief Transmission Vehicle Features Infotainment System Base radio information is included in this manual. See the infotainment manual for information on other available infotainment systems. Read the following pages to become familiar with the features. Warning Climate Control Display Taking your eyes off the road for 1.

  • Page 22: Radio(S)

    In Brief functions when driving. These Radio(s) Satellite Radio functions may gray out when they : Press to turn the system on; If equipped, a SiriusXM satellite are unavailable. Many infotainment press and hold to turn the system radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM features are also available through off.

  • Page 23: Portable Audio Devices

    In Brief Portable Audio Devices Steering Wheel Controls : Press the five-way control to go up or down in a list on This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) the instrument cluster. auxiliary input and USB ports on : Press to select a highlighted the center console.

  • Page 24: Driver Information

    In Brief Forward Collision Alert : Press to turn cruise control on or off. A white indicator comes on in (FCA) System the instrument cluster. If equipped, FCA may help avoid or RES+ : If there is a set speed in reduce the harm caused by memory, press the control up briefly front-end crashes.

  • Page 25: Front Pedestrian Braking (Fpb)

    In Brief vehicle. This can help avoid or Lane Keep Assist (LKA) approaching these areas from lessen the severity of crashes when behind. The LCA warning display If equipped, LKA may help avoid driving in a forward gear. will light up in the corresponding crashes due to unintentional lane outside mirror and will flash if the See Forward Automatic Braking...

  • Page 26: Parking Assist

    In Brief traffic behind your vehicle that may Power Outlets door is opened within 10 minutes of cross your vehicle's path while in turning off the vehicle. See Retained R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will Accessory Power (RAP) 0 218. sound, or the driver seat will pulse.

  • Page 27: Sunroof

    In Brief of the steps involved, it may be If an object is in the path of the helpful to have another person sunroof while it is closing, the available to assist you with automatic reversal feature will programming the Universal Remote detect the object and stop the system.

  • Page 28: Performance And Maintenance

    In Brief Performance and To turn off both TCS and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 210. The StabiliTrak, press and hold Maintenance warning light will remain on until the until illuminate in the tire pressure is corrected. instrument cluster.

  • Page 29: Fuel (3.6L Engine)

    In Brief Premium Recommended Fuel E85 or FlexFuel Resetting the Oil Life System Use premium 93 octane unleaded 1. Using the DIC controls on the gasoline in your vehicle. Unleaded right side of the steering wheel, gasoline with an octane rating as display REMAINING OIL LIFE low as 87 may be used, but it will on the DIC.

  • Page 30: Driving For Better Fuel

    Avoid fast starts and accelerate 1-888-889-2438 smoothly. Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. New Buick owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Avoid idling the engine for long Program. periods of time. See Roadside Assistance Program When road and weather 0 372.

  • Page 31: Keys, Doors, And Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Folding Mirrors ....56 Keys and Locks Heated Mirrors ....56 Windows Reverse Tilt Mirrors .

  • Page 32: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    Keys, Doors, and Windows To remove the key, push the button Check the location. Other on the rear of the transmitter and vehicles or objects may be pull the key out. Do not try to blocking the signal. remove the key without pushing the Check the transmitter's battery.
  • Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows Press and hold for more than two seconds to remote open the windows. : Press to lock all doors, the fuel door, and the liftgate. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound on the second press to indicate locking.
  • Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows turn signals flash for about Keyless Access can be programmed to unlock all doors on 30 seconds or until is pressed the first lock/unlock press from the again or the vehicle is started. driver door. See Vehicle : If equipped, press and release Personalization 0 150.
  • Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from Anti-Theft Unlocking from Temporary Disable of Passive the Passenger Doors Any Door Locking When the doors are locked and the When all doors are unlocked using Temporarily disable passive locking RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) the lock/unlock button, the by pressing and holding on the...
  • Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows This occurs only once each time the Programming with a Recognized cupholder. The cupholder liner vehicle is driven. To turn on or off, Transmitter will need to be pulled out to see Vehicle Personalization 0 150. access the transmitter pocket.
  • Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows When all additional RKE 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the transmitters are programmed, DIC displays PRESS ENGINE press and hold ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN START/STOP for 12 seconds and then press ENGINE to exit programming mode. START/STOP.
  • Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows To program additional RKE Battery Replacement transmitters, repeat Steps 4 6. Replace the battery if the DIC When all additional RKE displays REPLACE BATTERY IN transmitters are programmed, REMOTE KEY. press and hold ENGINE START/STOP for 12 seconds Caution to exit programming mode.

  • Page 39: Remote Vehicle Start

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 5. Snap the battery cover back on Other conditions can affect the Extending Engine Run Time to the RKE transmitter. performance of the transmitter. See The engine run time can also be Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) extended by another 10 minutes, Remote Vehicle Start System 0 31.

  • Page 40: Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Canceling a Remote Start Two remote vehicle starts, or a Warning (Continued) single remote start with an To cancel a remote start, do one of extension, have already the following: doors should be locked been used. whenever the vehicle is Aim the RKE transmitter at the The vehicle is not in P (Park).
  • Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows Use Keyless Access. See Keyless Access Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder Keyless Access Operation in Access (In Case of Dead Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Battery) System Operation 0 31. To lock/unlock the doors from inside the vehicle: Press on a power door lock switch.

  • Page 42: Power Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows To replace the cap: Power Door Locks 1. Position the bottom edge of the cap under the lower edge of the metal piece (2). The tabs (3) attach to the metal piece (2) at the positions (1). 2.

  • Page 43: Automatic Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Delayed locking can only be turned If a vehicle door is unlocked, and has not reduced, the driver door will on when Unlocked Door then opened and closed, the doors unlock and the horn will sound three Anti-Lockout has been turned off.

  • Page 44: Doors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Safety Locks To open a rear door when the safety Doors lock is on: 1. Unlock the door by activating Liftgate the inside handle, pressing the power door lock switch, Warning or using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
  • Page 45 Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Liftgate Warning (Continued) Hatchback Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control Systems in the Index. If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.
  • Page 46 Keys, Doors, and Windows Station Wagon Power Liftgate Operation Warning (Continued) Warning highest setting. See Climate Control Systems Exhaust gases can enter the in the Index. vehicle if it is driven with the If the vehicle has a power liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with liftgate, disable the power any objects that pass through the liftgate function.
  • Page 47 Keys, Doors, and Windows If equipped with a power liftgate, the Caution switch is on the driver door. The vehicle must be in P (Park). Manually forcing the liftgate to The modes are: open or close during a power cycle can damage the vehicle. MAX: Opens to maximum Allow the power cycle to height.
  • Page 48 Keys, Doors, and Windows Falling Liftgate Detection Obstacle Detection Features Press on the open liftgate. If the power liftgate automatically If the liftgate encounters an obstacle Press any liftgate switch while the closes after a power opening cycle, during a power open or close cycle, liftgate is moving to reverse the it indicates that the system is the liftgate will automatically reverse...
  • Page 49 Keys, Doors, and Windows Pinch sensors are on the side The liftgate cannot be set below a Hands-Free Operation edges of the liftgate. If an object is minimum programmable height. caught between the liftgate and the If there is no light flash or sound, vehicle and presses against a then the height adjustment may be sensor, the liftgate will reverse...
  • Page 50 Keys, Doors, and Windows The hands-free feature can be Do not sweep your foot side Projected Logo customized. See Vehicle to side. If equipped with this feature, a Personalization 0 150. Choose from Do not keep your foot under the vehicle logo will be projected for the following: bumper;...
  • Page 51 Keys, Doors, and Windows The projected logo will only be Hands Free Liftgate Operation is The projected logo will not work for available for this RKE transmitter set to OFF in vehicle a single RKE transmitter when a after it has been out of range for at personalization.
  • Page 52 Keys, Doors, and Windows Hands Free Liftgate and Projected Logo Availability Action Hands-Free Liftgate Projected Logo RKE Transmitter within Operative On for 1 min detection zone RKE Transmitter left inside detection Operative On for 1 min zone for minimum 10 mins Off until RKE button press or a door is opened and closed RKE Transmitter brought in and out...

  • Page 53: Vehicle Security

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security When the doors are secured with Indicator Light the deadbolt, they cannot be This vehicle has theft-deterrent unlocked or opened using the features; however, they do not make controls or handles inside the the vehicle impossible to steal. vehicle.
  • Page 54 Keys, Doors, and Windows Arming the Alarm System The vehicle alarm system will not Inclination and Intrusion Sensors arm if the doors are locked with Disable Switch 1. Close the liftgate and the hood. the key. Turn off the vehicle. If the driver door is opened without 2.

  • Page 55: Immobilizer

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Disarming the Alarm System If the alarm has been activated, a The security light in the instrument message will appear on the DIC. cluster comes on when there is a Do one of the following to disarm problem with arming or disarming the alarm system or turn off the Immobilizer...

  • Page 56: Exterior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows If the vehicle does not start with the Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors other transmitter or when the transmitter is in the transmitter Convex Mirrors pocket, the vehicle needs service. See your dealer who can service Warning the theft-deterrent system and have a new transmitter programmed to A convex mirror can make things,...

  • Page 57: Folding Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Folding Mirrors See Rear Window Defogger under Interior Mirrors Dual Automatic Climate Control Manual Folding Mirrors System 0 195. Interior Rearview Mirrors Reverse Tilt Mirrors Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your If equipped with memory seats, the vehicle.

  • Page 58: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Dimming Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy Rearview Mirror performance. This may result in a Warning pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up.
  • Page 59 Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Reversal System Press to engage the rear Override window lockout feature. The indicator light is on when engaged. Warning Press again to disengage. If automatic reversal system override is active, the window will Window Express Movement not reverse automatically.

  • Page 60: Sun Visors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 1. Close all doors. Roof 2. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/ ACCESSORY. Sunroof 3. Partially open the window to be If equipped, the sunroof only programmed. Then close it and operates when the ignition is on or continue to pull the switch in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when briefly after the window has...
  • Page 61 Keys, Doors, and Windows If an object is in the path of the Automatic Reversal System Periodically open the sunroof and sunroof while it is closing, the remove any obstacles or loose The sunroof has an automatic automatic reversal feature will debris.

  • Page 62: Seats And Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Seats and Seat Belt Care ....78 Replacing LATCH System Replacing Seat Belt System Parts After a Crash ..104 Restraints Parts after a Crash .

  • Page 63: Head Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats 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 Adjust the head restraint so that the To raise or lower the head restraint,...
  • Page 64 Seats and Restraints The height of the head restraint can Always adjust the head restraint so be adjusted. Pull the head restraint that the top of the restraint is at the up to raise it. Try to move the head same height as the top of the restraint to make sure that it is occupant's head.

  • Page 65: Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints 1. Insert the head restraint posts Front Seats Warning (Continued) into the holes in the top of the seatback. The notches on the Seat Adjustment drive until the head restraints for posts must face the driver side all occupants are installed and of the vehicle.

  • Page 66: Power Seat Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints To adjust a manual seat: Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the lumbar support, see Lumbar Adjustment 0 65. 1. Pull up on the handle at the front of the seat. Lumbar Adjustment 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle.

  • Page 67: Thigh Support Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints Back Bolster Adjustment Thigh Support Reclining Seatbacks Adjustment Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the seat belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body.
  • Page 68 Seats and Restraints 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks Do not have a seatback reclined if To recline a manual seatback: the vehicle is moving. 1. Lift the lever. Manual Reclining Seatbacks 2.

  • Page 69: Memory Seats

    Seats and Restraints Memory Seats RKE Memory positions. See If something has blocked the driver Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) seat while recalling a memory System Operation 0 31. position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press Storing Button Memory Positions and hold the appropriate manual To save positions into Button control for the memory item that is...

  • Page 70: Seats

    Seats and Restraints On vehicles with Key Access, Heated and Ventilated pressing the RKE transmitter press on the RKE transmitter button. If the memory position is still Front Seats and open the driver door. not recalling, see your dealer for service.
  • Page 71 Seats and Restraints next to the buttons indicate three for The active high, medium, low, or off the highest setting and one for the heated or ventilated seat level will lowest. If the heated seats are on be indicated by the manual heated high, the level may automatically be and ventilated seat buttons on the lowered after approximately...

  • Page 72: Massage

    Seats and Restraints The heated and ventilated seats Rear Seats may cancel when the vehicle is started. These features can be Manually Folding the manually selected after the ignition Seatbacks is turned on. The temperature performance of an Caution unoccupied seat may be reduced. Folding a rear seat with the seat This is normal.
  • Page 73 Seats and Restraints Automatically Folding the Outboard Seatbacks 3. Pull on the lever on the top of 4. If equipped with a 40/20/40 the seatback to unlock it and bench seat, pull the strap on fold the seatback forward. the top of the center seatback Wagon Model Shown, Hatchback to fold the center seatback.

  • Page 74: Seat Belts

    Seats and Restraints Raising the Seatbacks To raise the seatback: Seat Belts 1. Push the seatback rearward This section describes how to use Warning until it locks in the upright seat belts properly, and some things position. not to do. If either seatback is not locked, it For outboard seats, a tab near could move forward in a sudden...

  • Page 75: How To Wear Seat Belts

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

  • Page 76: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Seats and Restraints It is very important for all occupants this applies force to the strong Lap-Shoulder Belt to buckle up. Statistics show that pelvic bones and you would be All seating positions in the vehicle unbelted people are hurt more often less likely to slide under the lap have a lap-shoulder belt.
  • Page 77 Seats and Restraints The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be...

  • Page 78: Seat Belt Use During

    Seats and Restraints To unlatch the belt, push the button activation are met. Seat belt Comfort guides are available on the buckle. The belt should pretensioners can also help tighten through your dealer for the rear return to its stowed position. the seat belts in a side crash or a outboard seating positions.

  • Page 79: Seat Belt Extender

    Seats and Restraints A pregnant woman should wear a information on the proper use and fit Seat Belt Care lap-shoulder belt, and the lap of seat belt extenders see the Keep belts clean and dry. portion should be worn as low as instruction sheet that comes with possible, below the rounding, the extender.

  • Page 80: 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 81 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 82: Where Are The Airbags

    Seats and Restraints There is an airbag readiness light Warning (Continued) on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The Occupants should not lean on or system checks the airbag electrical sleep against the door or side system for malfunctions. The light windows in seating positions with tells you if there is an electrical seat-mounted side impact airbags...

  • Page 83: When Should An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) inflating airbag must be kept 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 Driver Side Shown, Passenger...

  • Page 84: What Makes An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints system's deployment threshold. whether the object is fixed or A seat-mounted side impact airbag Deployment thresholds are used to moving, rigid or deformable, narrow is designed to inflate on the side of predict how severe a crash is likely or wide.

  • Page 85: How Does An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints airbag causing the bag to break out full or partial ejection in rollover The parts of the airbag that come of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, events, although no system can into contact with you may be warm, and related hardware are all part of prevent all such ejections.

  • Page 86: Passenger Sensing System

    Seats and Restraints The vehicle has a feature that may The vehicle has a crash sensing Warning (Continued) automatically unlock the doors, turn and diagnostic module which on the interior lamps and hazard records information after a moderate crash, there may be warning flashers, and shut off the crash.
  • Page 87 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, Warning (Continued) children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the correct Even if the passenger sensing child restraint for their weight system has turned off the front and size. outboard passenger airbag(s), no Whenever possible, children aged system is fail-safe.
  • Page 88 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is sitting properly in the front outboard Warning (Continued) designed to turn off the front passenger seat. When the outboard passenger frontal airbag passenger sensing system has have the vehicle serviced right and knee airbag if: allowed the airbags to be enabled, away.
  • Page 89 Seats and Restraints 4. Reinstall the child restraint sure that the vehicle seatback If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an following the directions is not pushing the child Adult-Sized Occupant provided by the child restraint restraint into the seat cushion. manufacturer and refer to Also make sure the child Securing Child Restraints (With...
  • Page 90 Seats and Restraints 2. Remove any additional material 6. Restart the vehicle and have Child Restraints in the Index for from the seat, such as the person remain in this additional information about the blankets, cushions, seat position for two to importance of proper restraint use.

  • Page 91: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    Seats and Restraints panel, inner door seals including the Warning Warning speakers, any of the airbag modules, ceiling or pillar garnish Stowing articles under the For up to 10 seconds after the trim, overhead console, front passenger seat or between the vehicle is turned off and the sensors, side impact sensors, passenger seat cushion and...

  • Page 92: Parts After A Crash

    Seats and Restraints deployment of the passenger Caution Warning (Continued) airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly If an airbag covering is damaged, help make sure the airbag turning off the passenger airbag(s). opened, or broken, the airbag systems are working properly See Passenger Sensing System may not work properly.

  • Page 93: Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Sit all the way back on the seat. Q: What is the proper way to Do the knees bend at the seat wear seat belts? edge? If yes, continue. If no, Older Children A: An older child should wear a return to the booster seat.

  • Page 94: Infants And Young Children

    Seats and Restraints Warning Warning Never allow more than one child Never allow a child to wear the to wear the same seat belt. The seat belt with the shoulder belt seat belt cannot properly spread behind their back. A child can be the impact forces.
  • Page 95 Seats and Restraints appropriate child restraints. Neither Warning the vehicle's seat belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Children can be seriously injured Children who are not restrained or strangled if a shoulder belt is properly can strike other people, wrapped around their neck.
  • Page 96 Seats and Restraints For each type of child restraint, 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 97: Child Restraint Systems

    Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Restraint Booster Seats A forward-facing child restraint A belt-positioning booster seat is Rear-Facing Infant Restraint provides restraint for the child's used for children who have A rear-facing child restraint provides body with the harness. outgrown their forward-facing child restraint with the seating surface restraint.

  • Page 98: Where To Put The Restraint

    Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child When securing an add-on child availability in Canada, check with restraint, refer to the instructions Transport Canada or the Provincial Restraint in the Vehicle that come with the restraint which Ministry of Transportation office. may be on the restraint itself or in a Warning Securing the Child Within the...

  • Page 99: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch System)

    Seats and Restraints Never put a rear-facing child passengers or child restraints. Warning (Continued) restraint in the front. This is because Adjacent seating positions should the risk to the rear-facing child is so not be used if the child restraint Secure rear-facing child restraints great if the airbag deploys.
  • Page 100 Seats and Restraints vehicle. The LATCH system is When installing a child restraint with Not all vehicle seating positions designed to make installation of a a top tether, you must also use have lower anchors. In this case, child restraint easier. either the lower anchors or the seat the seat belt must be used (with top belts to properly secure the child...
  • Page 101 Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints that have a : Seating positions with two lower top tether are designed for use with 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 102 Seats and Restraints The lower anchors are located The top tether anchors are on the Securing a Child Restraint under the labeled covers on the back of the rear seatbacks. Remove Designed for the LATCH seatback near the crease between the cargo cover before installing the System the seatback and the seat cushion.
  • Page 103 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) to come loose or even break Buckle any unused seat belts Unbuckle and return the seat belt during a crash. A child or others behind the child restraint so to its stowed position, before could be injured.
  • Page 104 Seats and Restraints 1.3. Attach and tighten the and you are using a dual lower attachments on the tether, route the tether child restraint to the lower over the seatback. anchors. 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, If the position you are...

  • Page 105: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints Parts After a Crash (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) Warning When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the A crash can damage the LATCH instructions that came with the child system in the vehicle.
  • Page 106 Seats and Restraints 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. If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put...

  • Page 107: 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 108 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 109 Seats and Restraints through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the 6. To tighten the belt, push down way out of the retractor to set on the child restraint, pull the the lock.

  • Page 110: Pedestrian Protection System

    Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the Pedestrian Protection Warning child restraint, make sure it is System securely held in place. To After the hood has lifted, the hood check, grasp the child restraint Your vehicle is equipped with a hinge and latch area may be hot.
  • Page 111 Seats and Restraints Vehicle speed at impact is less Temporary Hood Repair Caution than 25 km/h (15 mph) or greater If the rear of the hood is raised, the than 50 km/h (31 mph). hood may be repositioned After the pedestrian protection The vehicle impacts a small temporarily if a towing service is not system has deployed, see your...
  • Page 112 Seats and Restraints Warning Warning Warning You or others could be injured Do not drive the vehicle if the Safety procedures must always when the hood is lowered or hood is not securely latched at be observed when disposing of latched.

  • Page 113: Storage

    Storage Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..112 Glove Box ....112 Do not store heavy or sharp Cupholders .

  • Page 114: Front Storage

    Storage Front Storage Sunglasses Storage There is a cupholder in the center console. To open the front storage If equipped, sunglasses storage is compartment, slide the cover on the overhead console. Press the forward. fixed button on the cover and release to access.

  • Page 115: Armrest Storage

    Storage Armrest Storage Additional Storage Hatchback Features Cargo Cover Warning An unsecured cargo cover could strike people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Store the cargo cover securely or remove it from the vehicle. To remove the cargo cover: Press the button and lift to access the storage under the armrest.

  • Page 116: Cargo Tie-Downs (Wagon)

    Storage 2. Reconnect both of the cords to Removing the Cargo Cover Cargo Tie-Downs the hooks at the top of the (Wagon) liftgate. There is a movable system to Wagon secure items on the load Pull the handle toward the rear and compartment floor.

  • Page 117: Convenience Net

    Storage Press the button on a tie-down and slide it to the required position. Fold up the tie-downs to use them. To remove the cargo tie-downs, fold them down, press the button and remove. Convenience Net If equipped, the convenience net is in the rear cargo area and can be used to store small loads.

  • Page 118: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status Lamps On Reminder ..141 Indicator ....132 Cruise Control Light .

  • Page 119: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Instruments and Controls Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel : Press to decline an incoming while driving. call or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Controls system when not on a call. Adjustment : Press the five-way control to go to the previous or next area of...

  • Page 120: Heated Steering Wheel

    Instruments and Controls Heated Steering Wheel Windshield Wiper/Washer INT : Use for intermittent wipes. To adjust wipe frequency, turn the 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 121: Compass

    Instruments and Controls Clear snow and ice from the wiper its heading and other information 1. Press , then touch Settings. blades before using them. If frozen from the Global Positioning 2. Touch Time and Date, then Set to the windshield, carefully loosen or System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak, Time or Set Date.

  • Page 122: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls Setting the Month and Day Auto Set requires an OnStar The clock settings can also be service plan. accessed by touching the time Format display, then touching Set. If auto timing is set, the time 1. Press , then touch Settings.

  • Page 123: Wireless Charging

    Caution charging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to In the U.S., see 35 °C (95 °F) for the compatible Hanging heavy equipment from www.my.buick.com/learn. smartphone. the power outlet can cause In Canada, see damage not covered by the www.gmtotalconnect.ca.
  • Page 124 Instruments and Controls 2. With the smartphone screen Warning facing the rear of the vehicle, slowly insert the smartphone Remove all objects from the into the charging pocket charging pocket before charging until appears on the your compatible smartphone. the infotainment display. This Objects, such as coins, keys, indicates that the smartphone rings, paper clips, or cards,...

  • Page 125: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to Gauges, and indicate they are working. When one of the warning lights comes on Indicators and stays on while driving, or when Warning lights and gauges can one of the gauges shows there may be a problem, check the section that signal that something is wrong...

  • Page 126: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster Base Level English Shown, Metric Similar...
  • Page 127 Instruments and Controls Midlevel English Shown, Metric Similar...
  • Page 128 Instruments and Controls Uplevel English Shown, Metric Similar...
  • Page 129 Instruments and Controls Cluster Menu Info App. This is where the Navigation selected Driver Information There is an interactive display area Press to select the Navigation Center (DIC) displays. See in the center of the instrument app, then press to enter the Driver Information Center (DIC) cluster.

  • Page 130: Speedometer

    Instruments and Controls Speedometer When the engine is on, the Info Pages : Press while Info tachometer will indicate the engine s Pages is displayed to enter the Info The speedometer shows the revolutions per minute (rpm). The Pages menu and select the items to vehicle's speed in either kilometers tachometer may vary by several be displayed in the Info App.

  • Page 131: Fuel Gauge

    Instruments and Controls Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on, the fuel The gauge takes a few seconds gauge indicates about how much to stabilize after the ignition is fuel is left in the tank. turned on, and goes back to empty when the ignition is An arrow on the fuel gauge turned off.

  • Page 132: Seat Belt Reminders

    Instruments and Controls conditions, pull off the road, stop the If the driver seat belt is buckled, vehicle, and turn off the engine as neither the light nor the chime soon as possible. See Engine comes on. Overheating 0 276. Passenger Seat Belt Reminder Light Seat Belt Reminders...

  • Page 133: Airbag Readiness Light

    Instruments and Controls The front passenger seat belt The airbag readiness light comes on Passenger Airbag Status reminder light and chime may turn for several seconds when the Indicator on if an object is put on the seat vehicle is started. If the light does such as a briefcase, handbag, not come on then, have it fixed The vehicle has a passenger...

  • Page 134: Charging System Light

    Instruments and Controls If the word OFF is lit on the airbag Charging System Light Malfunction Indicator status indicator, it means that the Lamp (Check Engine passenger sensing system has Light) turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee This light is part of the vehicle s airbag.
  • Page 135 Instruments and Controls If the light is on steady : A Caution Caution (Continued) malfunction has been detected. Diagnosis and service may be If the vehicle is driven continually Maintenance test. See required. with this light on, the emission Accessories and Modifications Check the following: control system may not work as 0 262.

  • Page 136: Brake System Warning

    Instruments and Controls If the light remains on, see your The vehicle may not pass Brake System Warning dealer. inspection if: Light The light is on when the engine Emissions Inspection and The vehicle brake system consists is running. Maintenance Programs of two hydraulic circuits.

  • Page 137: Electric Parking Brake

    Instruments and Controls Parking Brake system. A message Antilock Brake System Warning may also display in the Driver (ABS) Warning Light Information Center (DIC). The brake system might not be If the light does not come on, working properly if the brake or remains flashing, see your dealer.

  • Page 138: Lane Keep Assist (Lka)

    Instruments and Controls If both the ABS and the brake This light is amber and flashes as a Traction Off Light system warning light are on, the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) vehicle's antilock brakes are not alert, to indicate that the lane functioning and there is a problem marking has been crossed.

  • Page 139: Stabilitrak Off Light

    Instruments and Controls StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 228. (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light Engine Coolant Temperature Warning 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 140: Tire Pressure Light

    Instruments and Controls When the Light Is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light Caution (Continued) This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly Caution engine and it may not be covered underinflated. by the vehicle warranty. See Lack of proper engine oil Engine Overheating 0 276.

  • Page 141: Low Fuel Warning Light

    Instruments and Controls If the light comes on and stays on, it Security Light High-Beam On Light means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and might have some other system problem. See your dealer.

  • Page 142: Front Fog Lamp Light

    Instruments and Controls This light comes on solid when Lamps On Reminder Adaptive Cruise Control Light there is a problem with the AFL system. It flashes when the system is switching between lighting modes. See Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) 0 163. Front Fog Lamp Light This light is white when the Adaptive This light comes on when the...

  • Page 143: Information Displays

    Instruments and Controls Information Displays (mpg). This number is based on the : Press to open a menu or select number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded a menu item. Press and hold to since the last time this menu item reset values on certain screens.
  • Page 144 Instruments and Controls Speed Warning : This display is change. To reset the engine oil life Timer : To start the timer, press used to set the vehicle speed at system, see Engine Oil Life System while Timer is displayed. The which the speed warning chime 0 269.
  • Page 145 Instruments and Controls the page as last xxx mi/km. Press Speed : Shows the vehicle speed in 2. Press to scroll to the to select the distance or reset the either kilometers per hour (km/h) or Options application. best value. miles per hour (mph).
  • Page 146 Instruments and Controls additional maintenance is average of fuel economy for the Press and hold while this display recommended. See Maintenance most recently traveled selected is active to reset the trip odometer Schedule 0 353. distance. Displayed below the bar and the average fuel economy.

  • Page 147: Head-Up Display (Hud)

    Instruments and Controls average is based on the various Top Consumers : Shows a list of If equipped with HUD, some vehicle speeds recorded since the the features that are currently information concerning the last reset. Reset the average speed impacting the fuel economy, in order operation of the vehicle is projected from highest to lowest.

  • Page 148: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls Low Fuel : Press to select the display view. Each press will change the Some vehicle messages or alerts display view. displayed in the HUD may be cleared by using the steering wheel : Lift up and hold to brighten the controls.
  • Page 149 Instruments and Controls Incoming phone calls appearing in the instrument cluster may also display in any HUD view. Metric Metric Metric English English Speed View : This display gives the Audio/Phone View : This display speedometer reading (in English or includes the information in speed English metric units), Adaptive Cruise...

  • Page 150: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls If You Cannot See the HUD Vehicle Messages Image When the Ignition Is On Messages displayed on the DIC Check that: indicate the status of the vehicle or some action that may be needed to Nothing is covering the correct a condition.

  • Page 151: Engine Power Messages

    Instruments and Controls Brakes be reduced the next time the vehicle Vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven Ride Control Systems Personalization while this message is on, but Driver Assistance Systems maximum acceleration and speed Use the audio system controls to may be reduced.
  • Page 152 Instruments and Controls Personalization Menus Time and Date Lighting Power Door Locks The following list of features may be Manually set the time and date. See available: Clock 0 120. Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Time and Date Language Climate and Air Quality Language Select Language, then select from Select and the following may...
  • Page 153 Instruments and Controls Select Off or On. Collision/Detection Systems Front Pedestrian Detection This feature may help avoid or Select and the following may Auto Defog reduce the harm caused by display: When set to On, the front defog will front-end crashes with nearby automatically react to temperature Forward Collision System pedestrians.
  • Page 154 Instruments and Controls Lane Change Alert Easy Exit Driver Seat Extended Hill Start Assist This allows the feature to be turned This feature automatically moves This allows the duration of the Hill on or off. the driver seat rearward when Start Assist to be changed.
  • Page 155 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Locator Lights Adaptive Forward Lighting Auto Door Unlock This feature will flash the exterior This feature allows the headlamps This allows selection of which of the to pivot horizontally to provide doors will automatically unlock when lamps when on the Remote greater road illumination while...
  • Page 156 Instruments and Controls Remote Unlock Light Feedback Passive Door Unlock Device Management When on, the exterior lamps will This allows the selection of what Ringtones flash when unlocking the vehicle doors will unlock when using the Voice Mail Numbers with the RKE transmitter. button on the driver door to unlock Text Message Alerts the vehicle.
  • Page 157 Instruments and Controls Text Message Alerts Android Auto Confidence Threshold This feature allows text messages This feature adjusts the sensitivity of Select and the following may to be received. See Text the speech recognition system. display: Messaging under Phone in the Select Confirm More or Android Auto infotainment manual.
  • Page 158 Instruments and Controls Mode Rear Park Assist Symbols Software Information Select to change the display screen Select to turn Off or On. See Select to view or update the for day or night driving. Assistance Systems for Parking or infotainment system current Backing 0 242.

  • Page 159: Universal Remote System

    Instruments and Controls Universal Remote instructions refer to a garage door Make sure the hand-held transmitter opener, but can be used for other has a new battery for quick and System devices. accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. Do not use the Universal Remote See Radio Frequency Statement system with any garage door opener 0 378.
  • Page 160 Instruments and Controls system buttons to be used to second button press may The name and color of the operate the garage door. Do be required. For a second button may vary by not release either button until time, press and hold the manufacturer.

  • Page 161: Operation

    Instruments and Controls Repeat the process for light will flash slowly at first and then Reprogramming a Single programming the two remaining rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under Universal Remote System buttons. Programming the Universal Remote Button System to complete. Radio Signals for Canada and To reprogram any of the system Some Gate Operators...

  • Page 162: Lighting

    Lighting Lighting Battery Load Management . . . 167 Exterior Lighting Battery Power Protection ..167 Exterior Lighting Battery Exterior Lamp Controls Saver ..... . . 167 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls .

  • Page 163: Exterior Lamps Off

    Lighting This indicator light turns on in the The parking brake is released or : Turns on the parking lamps instrument cluster when the the vehicle is not in P (Park). including all lamps, except the high-beam headlamps are on. headlamps.

  • Page 164: Adaptive Forward

    Lighting Adaptive Forward See Adaptive Forward Lighting under Vehicle Personalization Lighting (AFL) 0 150. If equipped, the AFL pivots the The following lighting functions are headlamps horizontally to provide available when the exterior lamp greater road illumination while control is in the AUTO or turning.

  • Page 165: Hazard Warning Flashers

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

  • Page 166: Fog Lamps

    Lighting Fog Lamps Interior Lighting Dome Lamps Instrument Panel Illumination Control The fog lamps button is on the instrument panel to left of the steering wheel. To turn on the fog lamps, the ignition The dome lamp controls are in the The brightness of the instrument and the headlamps or parking lamps overhead console.

  • Page 167: Reading Lamps

    Lighting ON/OFF : Press to turn the dome Lighting Features lamps on manually. Entry Lighting Reading Lamps Some exterior lamps and most of Front Reading Lamps the interior lamps turn on briefly at night or in areas with limited lighting There are front reading lamps on the overhead console.

  • Page 168: Battery Load Management

    Lighting The exterior lamps and dome lamp voltage move up or down. This is Normally, these actions occur in remain on for a set amount of time, normal. If there is a problem, an steps or levels, without being then automatically turn off. alert will be displayed.
  • Page 169 Lighting the battery. To restart the 10-minute timer, turn the exterior lamp control to the off position and then back to the parking lamp or headlamp position. To keep the lamps on for more than 10 minutes, the ignition must be on or in ACC/ACCESSORY.

  • Page 170: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Infotainment Phone Introduction Bluetooth (Overview) ..184 System Bluetooth (Infotainment Infotainment Controls) ....185 Apple CarPlay and Read the following pages to Android Auto .

  • Page 171: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Infotainment System The infotainment system has built-in Set up the audio by presetting Theft-Deterrent Feature features intended to help avoid favorite stations, setting the The infotainment system has an distraction by disabling some tone, and adjusting the electronic security system installed functions when driving.

  • Page 172: Overview

    Infotainment System Overview Press to go to the Home Page. See Home Page 0 172. Radio: Press and release to go to the previous station or channel. Press and hold to fast seek the next strongest previous station or channel. USB/Music/Pictures: Press to go to the previous content.

  • Page 173: Home Page

    Infotainment System Home Page Features Settings : Touch to access the Personalization menu. See Vehicle Radio: Press and release to Personalization 0 150. go to the next station or OnStar : If equipped, touch to channel. Press and hold to access the OnStar menu.

  • Page 174: Software Updates

    Infotainment System System Settings 2. Select Radio. Update. Follow the on-screen prompts. Steps for downloading and 3. Select Tone Settings. Auto Volume installing updates may vary by Bass, Midrange, or Treble: vehicle. This feature automatically adjusts Touch or +. the radio volume to compensate for Downloading Over-the-Air vehicle road and wind noise.

  • Page 175: Am-Fm Radio

    For more information on this feature, see : Press to turn on, mute, 1. Touch to scroll through www.my.buick.com/learn. or unmute the system. Press and the favorite pages. hold to turn off the system. 2. Touch the station to select it.

  • Page 176: Satellite Radio

    Infotainment System To change a preset, tune to the new For more information, contact 3. Touch to scroll through desired radio station and touch and SiriusXM at www.siriusxm.com or the list. Touch the station to hold the preset. 1-888-601-6296 (U.S.), and select it.

  • Page 177: Radio Reception

    Infotainment System Using the Presets Channel List Categories 1. Touch Channel List from the 1. Touch Categories. Up to five favorites pages can be SXM menu. The channel list is saved, and each page can store up 2. Touch to find the displayed.

  • Page 178: Multi-Band Antenna

    Infotainment System SiriusXM Satellite Radio Multi-Band Antenna Service FM signals only reach about 16 to The multi-band antenna is on the 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service roof of the vehicle. The antenna is radio has a built-in electronic circuit gives digital radio reception from used for OnStar, the SiriusXM...

  • Page 179: Audio Players

    To view supported devices in the vehicle's battery. device to the USB port. U.S., see www.my.buick.com/learn. For more information on USB USB Support To view supported devices in usage, see Audio System Canada, see www.buickowner.ca.
  • Page 180 Infotainment System Audio System Information Using USB Storage Devices or an Some USB storage device files iPod/iPhone may not be compatible. The infotainment system can play Use a USB or flash memory type Up to two USB devices and one the music files contained in the USB storage device.
  • Page 181 Infotainment System Do not use the USB terminal to Only connect the iPod/iPhone charge USB accessory with connection cables equipment. The heat generated supported by iPod/iPhone may cause performance issues products. Other connection or damage. cables cannot be used. Music files to which Digital Right The iPod/iPhone may be Management (DRM) is applied damaged if it is connected to the...
  • Page 182 Infotainment System Changing to the Next/ Using the USB Music Menu Previous File Touch to change to the next file. Touch within five seconds of the playback time to play the previous file. Returning to the Beginning of the If the USB device is already Current File connected: Touch Menu during playback.
  • Page 183 Infotainment System Auto Volume Play will start from the previously Touch to resume. played point after the system Touch Auto Volume. The Auto Changing to the Next/ has finished reading the iPod/ Volume menu is displayed. See Previous Song iPhone. Auto Volume under Radio Touch to change to the...
  • Page 184 Infotainment System Using the iPod Menu Animated GIF files are not Viewing a Previous or Next supported. Picture Touch Menu during playback. Some files may not operate due Touch from the picture Touch the appropriate to a different recording format or screen.

  • Page 185: Auxiliary Devices

    Infotainment System Auxiliary Devices Play will begin when the system has Phone finished reading the information on Using the Auxiliary Input Jack the device. Bluetooth (Overview) Settings menus and functions may Playing Music If equipped with Bluetooth capability, vary depending on vehicle options. To play music from the device, if the the system can interact with many If equipped, the auxiliary input jack...

  • Page 186: Controls)

    Infotainment System Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. system. See www.gm.com/bluetooth Steering Wheel Controls The system may not work with for more information about See Steering Wheel Controls 0 118. all cell phones. See Pairing compatible phones. later in this section. Bluetooth (Infotainment The Bluetooth system range can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft).
  • Page 187 Infotainment System Up to 10 cell phones can be Pairing a Phone SSP and No Pairing a Phone SSP and Paired paired to the Bluetooth system. Paired Device Device The pairing process is disabled When there is no paired device on When a paired device is on the when the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 188 Infotainment System The connected phone is 5. Input the Personal 3. Touch Bluetooth, then Device Identification Number (PIN) Management. highlighted by code (default: 1234) to the 4. Touch the desired device to indicates the hands-free Bluetooth device. When the pair. When the Bluetooth Bluetooth device and and phone music functions are device and infotainment system...
  • Page 189 Infotainment System Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device versions over 1.2 must be indicates the hands-free registered and connected to the and phone music functions are 1. Press product. enabled. 2. Touch Settings. From the cell phone or Bluetooth indicates only the hands-free device, find the Bluetooth device 3.

  • Page 190: Apple Carplay And Android Auto

    Infotainment System music function. For example, Returning to the Beginning of the The infotainment system if you convert to Bluetooth Current Song transmits the order to play from hands-free while playing Phone the Bluetooth device in the Touch after two seconds of music, the music is Bluetooth music play mode.

  • Page 191: Hands-Free Phone

    CarPlay in the vehicle, see CarPlay or Android Auto, the system. Not all phones support all www.my.buick.com or Customer message Device Projection functions and not all phones work Assistance Offices 0 370. Privacy Consent will appear.
  • Page 192 Infotainment System Steering Wheel Controls Switching a Call to the Cell Phone Taking Calls (Private Mode) Steering wheel controls can be When a phone call comes through used to: To switch the call from the cell the connected Bluetooth cell phone, phone to hands-free: the audio system will be muted or Answer incoming calls.
  • Page 193 Infotainment System Searching for Contacts Entries Searching for a Name Missed calls. 1. Touch contacts on the phone Select characters by using the Received calls. screen. keypad on the phone book screen. As characters are selected, the 3. Select the contact entry to call. 2.

  • Page 194: Agreements

    Infotainment System Trademarks and iPod and iPhone are trademarks of It is prohibited to copy, decompile, Apple Computer, Inc., registered in disassemble, reverse engineer, License Agreements the U.S. and other countries. hack, manipulate, or otherwise make available any technology or FCC Information software incorporated in receivers compatible with the SiriusXM...
  • Page 195 Infotainment System is required with Canadian Satellite Radio Inc. (operating as SiriusXM Canada). FreeType 2 Portions of this software are copyright 2007-2012 The FreeType Project (www.freetype.org). All rights reserved. Libjpeg The navigation software is based in part on the work of the independent JPEG Group.

  • Page 196: Climate Controls

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The climate control buttons on the center stack and on the climate control Dual Automatic Climate display are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Control System .
  • Page 197 Climate Controls 9. ON/OFF (Power) The fan, air delivery mode, air The air delivery mode can be conditioning, driver and passenger adjusted on the climate control 10. AUTO (Automatic Operation) temperatures, and Sync settings display. can be controlled by touching Climate Control Influence on Fuel CLIMATE on the infotainment Home Economy...
  • Page 198 Climate Controls Turn off the air conditioning To improve fuel efficiency and to Manual Operation when it is not needed. cool the vehicle faster with A/C on, CLIMATE : Press CLIMATE to show recirculation may be automatically Only use defrost to clear the the climate control display.
  • Page 199 Climate Controls control and the direction of the For best results, clear all snow and If selected during cool or cold airflow is controlled manually. Press ice from the windshield before weather, the windshield and AUTO to return to automatic defrosting.
  • Page 200 Climate Controls display. To turn the ionizer on or off, The upper gridlines on the rear : If equipped, press see Climate and Air Quality under window are antenna lines and are to ventilate the driver or Vehicle Personalization 0 150. not intended to heat when the passenger seat.

  • Page 201: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Air Vents Operation Tips Maintenance Clear away any ice, snow, Use the slider knob on the air vent or leaves from air inlets at the Passenger Compartment louvers to change the amount and base of the windshield that could Air Filter direction of the airflow.
  • Page 202 Climate Controls During service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the environment and may also create unsafe conditions based on inhalation, combustion, frostbite, or other health-based concerns.

  • Page 203: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving and Parking over Things Driver Assistance Systems That Burn ....220 Driver Assistance Systems . . . 241 Operating Extended Parking .

  • Page 204: Driving Information

    Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Driving Information Designate a front seat passenger to handle potential General Towing distractions. Information ....258 Distracted Driving Become familiar with vehicle Conversions and Add-Ons Distraction comes in many forms...

  • Page 205: Defensive Driving

    Driving and Operating Focus on the task of driving. Braking Warning Braking action involves perception Drunk Driving Taking your eyes off the road too time and reaction time. Deciding to long or too often could cause a Death and injury associated with push the brake pedal is perception drinking and driving is a global crash resulting in injury or death.

  • Page 206: Steering

    Driving and Operating Once the power assist is used up, it If power steering assist is lost due Curve Tips can take longer to stop and the to a system malfunction, the vehicle Take curves at a reasonable brake pedal will be harder to push. can be steered, but may require speed.

  • Page 207: Off-Road Recovery

    Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go If the vehicle starts to slide, follow straight down the roadway. these suggestions: Ease your foot off the Loss of Control accelerator pedal and steer the way you want the vehicle to go. Skidding The vehicle may straighten out.

  • Page 208: Driving On Wet Roads

    Driving and Operating Remember: Antilock brakes help Other Rainy Weather Tips Warning (Continued) avoid only the braking skid. Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: Flowing or rushing water creates Driving on Wet Roads strong forces. Driving through Allow extra following distance.

  • Page 209: Winter Driving

    Driving and Operating Be alert on top of hills; The Antilock Brake System Warning something could be in your lane (ABS) improves vehicle stability (e.g., stalled car, accident). during hard stops, but the Using the brakes to slow the brakes should be applied sooner Pay attention to special road vehicle on a long downhill slope than when on dry pavement.

  • Page 210: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating Turn on the hazard warning If the Vehicle Is Stuck Warning (Continued) flashers. Slowly and cautiously spin the Tie a red cloth to an outside Adjust the climate control wheels to free the vehicle when mirror. system to circulate the air stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.

  • Page 211: Vehicle Load Limits

    Driving and Operating Rocking the Vehicle to Get vehicle capacity weight and Tire and Loading Information it Out includes the weight of all Label occupants, cargo, and all Turn the steering wheel left and nonfactory-installed options. right to clear the area around the Two labels on the vehicle may front wheels.
  • Page 212 Driving and Operating The Tire and Loading Determine the combined Determine the combined Information label also shows the weight of the driver and weight of luggage and cargo tire size of the original passengers that will be being loaded on the vehicle. equipment tires (3) and the riding in your vehicle.
  • Page 213 Driving and Operating Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg for Example 2 = 453 kg for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs).
  • Page 214 Driving and Operating Refer to the vehicle's Tire and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Warning (Continued) Loading Information label for (GVWR). The GVWR includes specific information about the the weight of the vehicle, all Do not leave an vehicle's capacity weight and occupants, fuel, and cargo.

  • Page 215: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating Starting and The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Caution (Continued) transmitter must be in the vehicle for Operating the system to operate. If the breaking-in guideline every pushbutton start is not working, the time you get new brake New Vehicle Break-In vehicle may be near a strong radio linings.
  • Page 216 Driving and Operating Center (DIC). When the vehicle is ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator Warning shifted into P (Park), the ignition Light) : This mode is for driving and system will 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 217: Starting The Engine

    Driving and Operating will not start in Service Mode. Press display a message. See Caution ENGINE START/STOP again to turn Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the vehicle off. System Operation 0 31. Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving.

  • Page 218: Engine Heater

    Driving and Operating cool down. When the engine The vehicle has a fuel saving stop/ To Use the Engine Coolant starts, let go of the button and start system to shut off the engine to Heater the accelerator. If the vehicle help conserve fuel.

  • Page 219: Retained Accessory

    Driving and Operating 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded The length of time the heater should Warning (Continued) 110-volt AC outlet. remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer in the it overheat and cause a fire, area where you will be parking the Warning property damage, electric...

  • Page 220: Shifting Into Park

    Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park done properly; then it is difficult to Warning (Continued) shift out of P (Park). To prevent To shift into P (Park): torque lock, set the parking brake Do not leave the vehicle when the and then shift into P (Park).

  • Page 221: Parking Over Things

    Driving and Operating To shift out of P (Park): Parking over Things If the vehicle is left in P (Park) while running and the Remote Keyless That Burn 1. Apply the brake pedal. Entry (RKE) transmitter is outside 2. Turn the ignition on. the vehicle, the vehicle will turn off Warning after one hour.

  • Page 222: 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. damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not monoxide (CO), which cannot be...

  • Page 223: Automatic Transmission

    Driving and Operating Automatic all the way into P (Park) as you Warning maintain brake application. Then Transmission press the shift lever button and It is dangerous to get out of the move the shift lever into another vehicle if the shift lever is not fully gear.
  • Page 224 Driving and Operating Going about 56 km/h (35 mph) or Caution Warning (Continued) more, push the accelerator all the way down. Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle could move very rapidly. vehicle is moving forward could You could lose control and hit Caution damage the transmission.

  • Page 225: Manual Mode

    Driving and Operating Manual Mode DSC allows you to shift an While in the DSC mode, the automatic transmission similar to a transmission will automatically Driver Shift Control (DSC) manual transmission. To use the downshift when the vehicle comes DSC feature: to a stop.

  • Page 226: Drive Systems

    Driving and Operating Drive Systems Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses the wheels are If equipped, this feature transfers slowing down.

  • Page 227: Electric Parking Brake

    Driving and Operating Using ABS The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) parking brake status light flashes can always be activated, even if the continuously, then the EPB is only Do not pump the brakes. Just hold ignition is off. To prevent draining partially applied or there is a the brake pedal down firmly and let the battery, avoid repeated cycles of...

  • Page 228: Brake Assist

    Driving and Operating normal, and is done to periodically conditions where the driver has Caution check the correct operation of the quickly and forcefully applied the EPB system. brake pedal in an attempt to quickly Driving with the parking brake on stop or slow down the vehicle.

  • Page 229: Ride Control Systems

    Driving and Operating stationary. If HSA is holding the If Standard Hold is selected, it will Ride Control Systems vehicle, a Driver Information Center hold the vehicle for two seconds (DIC) message displays. HSA will unless the driver door is opened or Traction Control/ not activate in a forward drive gear the driver seat belt is unbuckled...
  • Page 230 Driving and Operating vehicle wheel brakes to assist the 2. Turn the engine off and wait driver in keeping the vehicle on the 15 seconds. intended path. 3. Start the engine. If cruise control is being used and Drive the vehicle. If comes on traction control or StabiliTrak begins and stays on, the vehicle may need...

  • Page 231: Selective Ride Control

    Driving and Operating To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on The following electronic systems Caution have been calibrated for each again, press and release driving mode: in the instrument cluster Do not repeatedly brake or Continuous Damping turn off. accelerate heavily when TCS is Control (CDC) off.

  • Page 232: Cruise Control

    Driving and Operating Power steering assist is normal. GS : Use this mode for additional Cruise Control control and responsiveness, and Sport : Use this mode when With cruise control the vehicle can sportiest performance. personal preference or road maintain a speed of about 40 km/h conditions demand more control.
  • Page 233 Driving and Operating If equipped with the Traction Control : Press to disengage cruise System (TCS), the system may control without erasing the set begin to limit wheel spin while you speed from memory. are using cruise control. If this The speedometer reading can be happens, the cruise control will displayed in either English or metric...
  • Page 234 Driving and Operating The cruise control indicator on the Reducing Speed While Using the hills. When going up steep hills, instrument cluster turns green after Cruise Control you might have to step on the the cruise control has been set to accelerator pedal to maintain your Do one of the following: the desired speed.

  • Page 235: Adaptive Cruise Control

    Driving and Operating Adaptive Cruise Control back on. ACC will not engage if the Warning (Continued) TCS or StabiliTrak electronic If equipped with Adaptive Cruise stability control system is disabled. Do not use ACC when: Control (ACC), it allows for selecting the cruise control set speed and On winding and hilly roads Warning...
  • Page 236 Driving and Operating To set ACC: : Press to disengage ACC without erasing the selected set 1. Press speed. 2. Get up to the desired speed. : Press to select a following gap 3. Press and release SET . time (or distance) setting for ACC of Far, Medium, or Near.
  • Page 237 Driving and Operating Resuming a Set Speed To increase vehicle speed in vehicle speed decreases to the small increments, briefly press next 1 km/h (1 mph) mark on the If ACC is set at a desired speed and RES+. For each press, the speedometer.
  • Page 238 Driving and Operating selecting the following gap. The See Defensive Driving 0 204. lamps will come on. The automatic range of selectable gaps may not be braking may feel or sound different Approaching and Following a appropriate for all drivers and than if the brakes were applied Vehicle driving conditions.
  • Page 239 Driving and Operating ACC Automatically Disengages Notification to Resume ACC A DIC warning message may display indicating to shift to P (Park) ACC may automatically disengage ACC will maintain a following gap before exiting the vehicle. and the driver will need to manually behind a detected vehicle and slow apply the brakes to slow the your vehicle to a stop behind that...
  • Page 240 Driving and Operating ACC Override Warning (Continued) If using the accelerator pedal while ACC is active, a DIC warning ramps. You could lose control of message will indicate that automatic the vehicle or crash. Do not use braking will not occur. ACC will ACC while driving on an entrance resume operation when the or exit ramp.
  • Page 241 Driving and Operating ACC may occasionally provide an Do Not Use ACC on Hills and Erasing Speed Memory alert and/or braking that is When Towing a Trailer The cruise control set speed is considered unnecessary. It could erased from memory if is pressed respond to vehicles in different or if the ignition is turned off.

  • Page 242: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driving and Operating Driver Assistance Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Systems Under many conditions, these Work if the area surrounding This vehicle may have features that systems will not: the detection sensor is work together to help avoid crashes damaged or not properly or reduce crash damage while Detect children, repaired.

  • Page 243: Assistance Systems For Parking Or Backing

    Driving and Operating Assistance Systems for Displayed images may be farther or closer than they appear. The area Parking or Backing displayed is limited and objects that are close to either corner of the If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera bumper or under the bumper do not (RVC), Rear Parking Assist (RPA), display.
  • Page 244 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) Warning vehicle before driving. Failure to The Parking Assist system does use proper care may result in not detect children, pedestrians, injury, death, or vehicle damage. bicyclists, animals, or objects located below the bumper or that are too close or too far from the Parking Assist vehicle.

  • Page 245: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)

    Driving and Operating Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) Assistance Systems for it can detect vehicles to distances of approximately 110 m (360 ft). See Driving If equipped, when the vehicle is Adaptive Cruise Control 0 234. shifted into R (Reverse), RCTA If equipped, when driving the displays a red warning triangle with vehicle in a forward gear, Forward...
  • Page 246 Driving and Operating Detecting the Vehicle Ahead prepare for driver braking to occur Warning (Continued) more rapidly which can cause a brief, mild deceleration. Continue to or ice, or if the windshield is apply the brake pedal as needed. damaged. It may also not detect a Cruise control may be disengaged vehicle on winding or hilly roads, when the Collision Alert occurs.

  • Page 247: Forward Automatic

    Driving and Operating Collision Alert and the Tailgating Unnecessary Alerts direction that you may be about to Alert features. The timing of both crash into, it can provide a boost to FCA may provide unnecessary alerts will vary based on vehicle braking or automatically brake the alerts for turning vehicles, vehicles speed.
  • Page 248 Driving and Operating FAB may slow the vehicle to a continue to be applied as needed. Warning (Continued) complete stop to try to avoid a IBA will automatically disengage potential crash. The vehicle will only only when the brake pedal is not rely on FAB to brake the hold at a stop briefly.

  • Page 249: Front Pedestrian Braking

    Driving and Operating A system unavailable message may Brake Assist (IBA), and the Forward Warning (Continued) display if: Automatic Braking (FAB) System may also respond to pedestrians. The front of the vehicle or Due to poor visibility, See Forward Automatic Braking windshield is not clean.
  • Page 250 Driving and Operating Detecting the Pedestrian pedestrian crashes or reduce pedestrian injury. FPB can Ahead automatically brake to detected pedestrians between 8 km/h (5 mph) and 80 km/h (50 mph). Automatic braking levels may be reduced under certain conditions, such as Without Head-Up Display higher speeds.

  • Page 251: Side Blind Zone

    Driving and Operating Side Blind Zone behind. The LCA warning display Warning (Continued) will light up in the corresponding Alert (SBZA) outside side mirror and will flash if Automatic Braking, firmly press the turn signal is on. If equipped, the SBZA system is a the accelerator pedal, if it is safe lane-changing aid that assists to do so.
  • Page 252 Driving and Operating LCA Detection Zones How the System Works or rapidly approaching that zone. If the turn signal is activated in the The LCA symbol lights up in the same direction as a detected side mirrors when the system vehicle, this display will flash as an detects a moving vehicle in the next extra warning not to change lanes.

  • Page 253: Lane Departure

    Driving and Operating when a trailer is towed. Use caution both sides of the vehicle toward the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) while changing lanes when towing a rear corners of the vehicle, see your If equipped, LKA may help avoid trailer.
  • Page 254 Driving and Operating To turn LKA on and off, press Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) on the center console. The LKA and LDW systems and LDW, you must steer the When on, is green if LKA is may not: vehicle. Always keep your available to assist and provide LDW attention on the road and alerts.

  • Page 255: Fuel

    Driving and Operating When the System Does Not driver assistance systems may have Fuel reduced performance or not work at Seem to Work Properly GM recommends the use of TOP all. An LKA or LDW unavailable The system performance may be TIER Detergent Gasoline to keep message may display if the systems affected by:...

  • Page 256: California Fuel

    Driving and Operating posted octane rating of 93 is highly Prohibited Fuels Caution (Continued) recommended for best performance and fuel economy. Unleaded Caution Fuel with a posted octane gasoline with an octane rated as low rating of less than the as 87 can be used.

  • Page 257: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    Driving and Operating occurs, return to your authorized Filling the Tank Warning (Continued) dealer for diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is Warning Fuel can spray out if the caused by the type of fuel used, refueling nozzle is inserted repairs may not be covered by the Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn too quickly.

  • Page 258: Filling A Portable Fuel

    Driving and Operating To open the fuel door, push and Warning Warning release the rearward center edge of the door. If a fire starts while you are Attempting to refuel without using The vehicle has a capless refueling refueling, do not remove the the funnel adapter may cause fuel system and does not have a fuel nozzle.

  • Page 259: Trailer Towing

    Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Conversions and Warning (Continued) Add-Ons General Towing Use approved fuel containers. Information Add-On Electrical Remove the container from Equipment The vehicle is neither designed nor the vehicle, trunk, or pickup intended to tow a trailer. bed before filling.
  • Page 260 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 261: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Starter Switch Check ..281 Instrument Panel Fuse Automatic Transmission Shift Block ......292 Lock Control Function Wheels and Tires Check .

  • Page 262: General Information

    Vehicle Care Tire Chains ....314 General Information California Proposition If a Tire Goes Flat ... . 315 65 Warning For service and parts needs, visit Tire Sealant and...

  • Page 263: 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 covered by the vehicle warranty. Certain types of automotive Service Work applications, such as airbag Damage to vehicle components initiators, seat belt pretensioners, resulting from modifications or the...

  • Page 264: Hood

    Vehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. 1. Pull up on the hood release To close the hood: Before attempting to do your own handle with this symbol on it. 1. Before closing the hood, be service work, see Servicing the It is inside the vehicle on the sure all the filler caps are on Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 90.

  • Page 265: Engine Compartment

    Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.0L L4 Turbo Engine...
  • Page 266 Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 271. 6. Battery (Under Cover). See 9. Engine Compartment Fuse Battery - North America 0 280. Block 0 289. 2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0 267. 7. Coolant Surge Tank and 10.
  • Page 267 Vehicle Care 3.6L V6 Engine...

  • Page 268: Engine Oil

    Vehicle Care 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Reservoir. See Washer Fluid Check the engine oil level regularly, To ensure proper engine 0 277. every 650 km (400 mi), especially performance and long life, careful 2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See prior to a long trip.
  • Page 269 Vehicle Care checking a cold engine prior to 15 minutes, add 1 L (1 qt) of the See Engine Compartment Overview starting. Remove the dipstick recommended oil and then recheck 0 264 for the location of the engine and check the level. the level.

  • Page 270: Engine Oil Life System

    Vehicle Care is recommended to select an oil of Used oil can be a threat to the the correct specification. See environment. If you change your Specification earlier in this section. own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal.

  • Page 271: Automatic Transmission

    Vehicle Care OIL SOON message comes on. How to Reset the Engine Oil The system is reset when the Change the oil as soon as possible CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Life System within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). message is off.

  • Page 272: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    Vehicle Care found in the service manual. To cleaner/filter housing and nearby To inspect or replace the engine air purchase a service manual, see components are free of dirt and cleaner/filter: Service Publications Ordering debris. Remove the engine air 1. Remove the six screws on top Information 0 377.

  • Page 273: Cooling System

    Vehicle Care Cooling System Warning The cooling system allows the Operating the engine with the air engine to maintain the correct cleaner/filter off can cause you or working temperature. others to be burned. The air When it is safe to lift the hood: cleaner not only cleans the air;...
  • Page 274 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 275 Vehicle Care Will not damage aluminum parts. Checking Coolant Be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done. Helps keep the proper engine The vehicle must be on a level temperature. If no coolant is visible in the coolant surface when checking the coolant surge tank, add coolant as follows: level.
  • Page 276 Vehicle Care If no problem is found, check to see hear a hiss, wait for that to Warning (Continued) if coolant is visible in the coolant stop. This will allow any surge tank. If coolant is visible but pressure still left to be vented plain water or the wrong mixture, the coolant level is not at the out the discharge hose.

  • Page 277: Engine Overheating

    Vehicle Care By this time, the coolant level Engine Overheating Caution inside the coolant surge tank The vehicle has an engine coolant may be lower. If the level is Do not run the engine if there is a temperature gauge and an engine lower, add more of the proper leak in the engine cooling system.

  • Page 278: Washer Fluid

    Vehicle Care If No Steam Is Coming from displays, the vehicle can be driven. Adding Washer Fluid Continue to drive the vehicle slowly the Engine Compartment for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe If an engine overheat warning is vehicle distance from the vehicle in displayed but no steam can be seen front.

  • Page 279: Brakes

    Vehicle Care be heard all the time when the inspect brake pads for wear and Caution (Continued) vehicle is moving, except when evenly tighten wheel nuts in the applying the brake pedal firmly. proper sequence to torque Do not mix water with specifications.

  • Page 280: Brake Fluid

    Vehicle Care Brake Fluid A fluid leak in the brake When the brake fluid falls to a low hydraulic system. Have the level, the brake warning light comes brake hydraulic system fixed. on. See Brake System Warning With a leak, the brakes will not Light 0 135.

  • Page 281: Battery - North America

    Vehicle Care When using a 12-volt battery Stop/Start System Caution charger on the 12-volt AGM battery, This vehicle has a Stop/Start some chargers have an AGM system to shut off the engine to help If brake fluid is spilled on the battery setting on the charger.

  • Page 282: All-Wheel Drive

    Vehicle Care All-Wheel Drive Do not use the accelerator 2. Apply the parking brake. Be pedal, and be ready to turn off ready to apply the regular Transfer Case the engine immediately if it brake immediately if the vehicle starts. begins to move.

  • Page 283: Wiper Blade Replacement

    Vehicle Care Park on a fairly steep hill, with the For proper windshield wiper blade vehicle facing downhill. Keeping length and type, see Maintenance your foot on the regular brake, set Replacement Parts 0 362. the parking brake. Caution To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine Allowing the wiper arm to touch running and the transmission in...

  • Page 284: Windshield Replacement

    Vehicle Care Windshield Replacement so you will continue to have the Caution benefits an acoustic windshield can HUD System provide. Do not apply tape or hang any The windshield is part of the HUD objects from gas struts. Also do Gas Strut(s) system.

  • Page 285: 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, or any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, contact your dealer.

  • Page 286: High Intensity Discharge (Hid)

    Vehicle Care High Intensity Discharge Headlamps Low-Beam Headlamp/Daytime Running Lamp (Base) (HID) Lighting 1. For the driver side bulb, remove the windshield washer Warning bottle filler neck by firmly pulling it straight up and out of The High Intensity Discharge the bottle.

  • Page 287: Fog Lamps

    Vehicle Care Fog Lamps 2. Disconnect the electrical Taillamps, Turn Signal, connector from the bulb Stoplamps, and Back-Up assembly. Lamps 3. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight out of the assembly. 4. Install the new bulb by turning it clockwise into the assembly.

  • Page 288: License Plate Lamp

    Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp 2. Remove the rear cargo area 4. Remove the two nuts that trim panel push pin. secure the taillamp assembly. Lamp Assembly 3. Pull the rear cargo area trim 5. Remove the taillamp assembly panel back to gain access to and disconnect the wiring the taillamp assembly.

  • Page 289: Electrical System Electrical System Overload

    Vehicle Care 1. Bulb Socket Electrical System Headlamp Wiring 2. Bulb An electrical overload may cause 3. Lamp Assembly Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. Have the To replace one of these bulbs: Overload headlamp wiring checked right away 1.

  • Page 290: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit To check a fuse, look at the Engine Compartment silver-colored band inside the fuse. Breakers Fuse Block If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure to replace The wiring circuits in the vehicle are a bad fuse with a new one of the protected from short circuits by a identical size and rating.
  • Page 291 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Rear window defogger Heated mirrors Front wipers Passenger power seat Sun shade Driver power seat Sunroof Rear wiper Auto headlamp The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage leveling with all of the fuses, relays, and Fog lamp features shown.
  • Page 292 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Malfunction indicator RDCM Right LED lamp/ lamp/Shift solenoid Right high-beam headlamps Canister vent/Video processing module Left high-beam headlamps Front heated seats Starter pinion Rear heated seats All wheel drive damping control Engine control module Starter Fuel module...

  • Page 293: Block

    Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Fuses Usage Relays Usage Block SAI fuel heater Starter motor Aeroshutter Powertrain Right LED high beam AC clutch TPIM motor generator/TPIM Starter pinion Keyless entry control Water change air module coolant pump Water change air coolant pump Fuel heater Fuel heater...
  • Page 294 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Transmission control module On/Off Amplifier Battery 7 Battery 1 Battery 4 Battery 6 The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Electric steering Electric steering features shown. column lock column Fuses Usage...

  • Page 295: Wheels And Tires

    Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Fuses Usage Fuses Usage AC DC inverter Rear accessory Tires power outlet Every new GM vehicle has Front accessory Body control power outlet high-quality tires made by a module 8 leading tire manufacturer. See Overhead console the warranty manual for Relays Usage...

  • Page 296: 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 297: 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 298 Vehicle Care (1) Tire Size The tire size is a DOT Tire Date of (5) Tire Ply Material The type combination of letters and Manufacture The last four of cord and number of plies in numbers used to define a digits of the TIN indicate the tire the sidewall and under the tread.

  • Page 299: Tire Designations

    Vehicle Care (3) Tire Identification Number (6) Tire Size A combination of (TIN) The letters and numbers letters and numbers define a following the DOT (Department tire's width, height, aspect ratio, of Transportation) code are the construction type, and service Tire Identification Number (TIN).

  • Page 300: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    Vehicle Care (4) Construction Code A letter the tire. Air pressure is code is used to indicate the type expressed in kPa (kilopascal) of ply construction in the tire. or psi (pounds per square inch). The letter R means radial ply Accessory Weight construction;...
  • Page 301 Vehicle Care Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire Number (TIN), an alphanumeric Load Index An assigned in which the plies are laid at designator which can also number ranging from 1 to 279 alternate angles less than identify the tire manufacturer, that corresponds to the load 90 degrees to the centerline of production plant, brand, and...
  • Page 302 Vehicle Care Outward Facing Sidewall Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic (1/16 in) of tread remains. See side of an asymmetrical tire that tire in which the ply cords that When It Is Time for New Tires has a particular side that faces extend to the beads are laid at 0 309.

  • Page 303: Tire Pressure

    Vehicle Care Vehicle Placard A label support the vehicle's maximum Caution (Continued) permanently attached to a load carrying capacity. See vehicle showing the vehicle Vehicle Load Limits 0 210. Premature or capacity weight and the original irregular wear. How the vehicle is loaded equipment tire size and affects vehicle handling and ride Poor handling.

  • Page 304: Tire Pressure For High-Speed

    Vehicle Care the vehicle has not been driven could be damaged and would Vehicles with P225/55R17 95H size tires require inflation pressure for at least three hours or no not be covered by the vehicle adjustment when driving the vehicle more than 1.6 km (1 mi).

  • Page 305: System

    Vehicle Care Return the tires to the As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been recommended cold tire inflation vehicle has been equipped with a equipped with a TPMS malfunction pressure when high-speed driving tire pressure monitoring system indicator to indicate when the has ended.

  • Page 306: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Vehicle Care See Tire Pressure Monitor When a low tire pressure condition air pressure is getting low and Operation 0 305. is detected, the TPMS illuminates needs to be inflated to the proper the low tire pressure warning light pressure. See Radio Frequency Statement located on the instrument cluster.
  • Page 307 Vehicle Care message also displays. The One or more TPMS sensors are Caution (Continued) malfunction light and DIC warning missing or damaged. The message come on at each ignition malfunction light and the DIC sealant is not covered by the cycle until the problem is corrected.
  • Page 308 Vehicle Care TPMS Sensor Matching There are two minutes to match the The horn sounds twice to first tire/wheel position, and signal the receiver is in relearn Process five minutes overall to match all four mode and the TIRE Each TPMS sensor has a unique tire/wheel positions.

  • Page 309: Tire Inspection

    Vehicle Care matching process is no longer The tread or sidewall is Anytime unusual wear is active. The TIRE LEARNING cracked, cut, or snagged noticed, rotate the tires as soon ACTIVE message on the DIC as possible, check for proper tire deep enough to show cord or display screen goes off.

  • Page 310: When It Is Time For New

    Vehicle Care Adjust the front and rear tires to Warning (Continued) the recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and towel can be used; however, use Loading Information label after a scraper or wire brush later to the tires have been rotated. remove all rust or dirt.

  • Page 311: Buying New Tires

    Vehicle Care years, regardless of tread wear. The Buying New Tires will be followed by MS for mud tire manufacture date is the last four and snow. See Tire Sidewall GM has developed and matched digits of the DOT Tire Identification Labeling 0 296.

  • Page 312: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Vehicle Care tires maximum speed capability The Tire and Loading Warning when using winter tires with a Information label indicates the lower speed rating. original equipment tires on the Using bias-ply tires on the vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits vehicle may cause the wheel 0 210.

  • Page 313: Uniform Tire Quality

    Vehicle Care most passenger car tires. The Treadwear 200 Traction AA Warning (Continued) Temperature A Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) system does not apply All Passenger Car Tires Must tires not recommended for those to deep tread, winter tires, Conform to Federal Safety wheels are selected.

  • Page 314: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    Vehicle Care Traction laboratory test wheel. Sustained Wheel Alignment and Tire high temperature can cause the Balance The traction grades, from material of the tire to degenerate highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, The tires and wheels were aligned and reduce tire life, and and C.

  • Page 315: Tire Chains

    Vehicle Care Some aluminum wheels can be Tire Chains Caution repaired. See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Warning The wrong wheel can also cause Your dealer will know the kind of problems with bearing life, brake wheel that is needed. If the vehicle has 245/45R18 or cooling, speedometer or 245/40R19 size tires, do not use...

  • Page 316: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat Caution Warning It is unusual for a tire to blow out If the vehicle is equipped with a Driving on a flat tire will cause while driving, especially if the tires tire size other than 245/45R18 or permanent damage to the tire.

  • Page 317: Compressor Kit

    Vehicle Care When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement 2. Put an automatic anything else, you or others could of wheel blocks (1), if equipped. transmission in P (Park) or a be badly injured or killed if the manual transmission in...
  • Page 318 Vehicle Care sealant and compressor kit to be Warning Warning effective. See Roadside Assistance Program 0 372. Idling a vehicle in an enclosed Storing the tire sealant and Read and follow all of the tire area with poor ventilation is compressor kit or other sealant and compressor kit dangerous.
  • Page 319 Vehicle Care Tire Sealant If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly Read and follow the safe handling to a level place. Turn on the hazard instructions on the label adhered to warning flashers. See Hazard the tire sealant canister (1).
  • Page 320 Vehicle Care Do not pinch the power plug The pressure gauge (3) may cord in the door or window. read higher than the actual tire pressure while the compressor 8. Start the vehicle. The vehicle is on. Turn the compressor off must be running while using to get an accurate pressure the air compressor.
  • Page 321 Vehicle Care The tire is not sealed and will Tire Sealant and Compressor continue to leak air until the Kit without Sealant to Inflate a vehicle is driven and the Tire (Not Punctured). sealant is distributed in the tire. If the tire pressure has fallen Therefore, Steps 12 14 must more than 68 kPa (10 psi) be done immediately after...
  • Page 322 Vehicle Care 22. After temporarily sealing a tire 4. Compressor Make sure the tire valve stem using the tire sealant and is positioned close to the 5. Power Plug compressor kit, take the ground so the hose will 6. Sealant/Air Hose vehicle to an authorized dealer reach it.

  • Page 323: Compressor Kit

    Vehicle Care 8. Press the on/off button (7) to 14. Return the sealant/air hose (6) Caution (Continued) turn the tire sealant and and power plug (5) back to compressor kit on. their original storage location. vehicle should not be driven The compressor will inflate the 15.
  • Page 324 Vehicle Care Read and follow all of the tire Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) sealant and compressor kit instructions. has no fresh air ventilation. For cause injury. In a sudden stop or The kit includes: more information, see Engine collision, loose equipment could Exhaust 0 221.
  • Page 325 Vehicle Care There is only enough sealant to seal 1. Remove the tire sealant one tire. After usage, the tire sealant canister (1) and compressor canister must be replaced. from its storage location. See Storing the Tire Sealant Using the Tire Sealant and and Compressor Kit (With Compressor Kit to Temporarily Subwoofer) 0 329 or Storing...
  • Page 326 Vehicle Care 4. Attach the air only hose (11) to Do not pinch the power plug the sealant canister inlet cord in the door or window. valve (4) by turning it clockwise 9. Start the vehicle. The vehicle until tight. must be running while using the air compressor.
  • Page 327 Vehicle Care The pressure gauge (5) may The tire is not sealed and will 18. Turn the sealant/air hose (2) read higher than the actual tire continue to leak air until the clockwise onto the sealant pressure while the compressor vehicle is driven and the canister inlet valve (4) to is on.
  • Page 328 Vehicle Care 22. Immediately drive the vehicle 24. Wipe off any sealant from the Using the Tire Sealant and 8 km (5 mi) to distribute the wheel, tire, or vehicle. Compressor Kit without sealant in the tire. Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not 25.
  • Page 329 Vehicle Care 2. Remove the air only hose (11) Do not pinch the power plug and the power plug (10) from cord in the door or window. the bottom of the compressor. 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle 3. Place the compressor on the must be running while using ground near the flat tire.

  • Page 330: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    Vehicle Care 13. Replace the tire valve Caution stem cap. 14. Return the air only hose (11) If the recommended pressure and power plug (10) back to cannot be reached after their original storage location. approximately 25 minutes, the vehicle should not be driven 15.

  • Page 331: Tire Changing

    Vehicle Care Tire Changing 3. Turn the retainer nut counterclockwise and remove Removing the Spare Tire and the spare tire. Place the spare Tools tire next to the tire being changed. 4. The jack and tools are stored below the spare tire. Remove them from their container and place them near the tire being changed.
  • Page 332 Vehicle Care 4. Turn the wheel wrench Warning (Continued) counterclockwise to loosen all the wheel nuts, but do not damage, be sure to fit the jack lift remove them yet. head into the proper location 5. Place the jack near the flat tire. before raising the vehicle.
  • Page 333 Vehicle Care 8. Place the jack under the by a notch in the vertical vehicle. bottom edge of the body side sheet metal. Caution The notches in the jack must align with the notch in the Make sure that the jack lift head rocker pinch weld.
  • Page 334 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning Warning (Continued) towel can be used; however, use Never use oil or grease on bolts using accessory locking wheel a scraper or wire brush later to or nuts because the nuts might nuts. See Capacities and remove all rust or dirt.
  • Page 335 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 17.

  • Page 336: Compact Spare Tire

    Vehicle Care 7. Place the floor cover on the Stop as soon as possible and check Caution (Continued) wheel. that the spare tire is correctly inflated after being installed on the The compact spare is for temporary with guide rails. The compact vehicle.

  • Page 337: Jump Starting

    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 338 Vehicle Care The jump start positive terminal (3) Caution and negative terminal (4) are on the battery of the vehicle providing the If any accessories are left on or jump start. plugged in during the jump The positive jump start connection starting procedure, they could be for the discharged battery is under a damaged.
  • Page 339 Vehicle Care 6. Connect the other end of the Warning Caution red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the good Using a match near a battery can If the jumper cables are battery. cause battery gas to explode. connected or removed in the 7.

  • Page 340: Towing The Vehicle

    Vehicle Care Towing the Vehicle of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the Caution vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Dolly towing is towing the Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle with two wheels on the vehicle may cause damage.
  • Page 341 Vehicle Care Is the vehicle ready to be The vehicle was not designed to be Caution (Continued) towed? Just as preparing the towed from the rear with all four vehicle for a long trip, make sure wheels on the ground. warranty.
  • Page 342 Vehicle Care 3. Shift the transmission into Dolly Towing from the Front Dolly Towing from the Rear P (Park). (All-Wheel Drive) 4. Firmly set the parking brake. 5. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight-ahead position.

  • Page 343: Appearance Care

    Vehicle Care Appearance Care Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) Exterior Care your dealer. Follow all This could cause damage that manufacturer directions regarding would not be covered by the Locks correct product usage, necessary vehicle warranty. safety precautions, and Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when appropriate disposal of any If using an automatic car wash,...
  • Page 344 Vehicle Care have the damage assessed and The bright metal moldings on the Caution repaired. Foreign materials such as vehicle are aluminum, chrome, calcium chloride and other salts, ice or stainless steel. To prevent Machine compounding or melting agents, road oil and tar, tree damage always follow these aggressive polishing on a sap, bird droppings, chemicals from...
  • Page 345 Vehicle Care Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Aftermarket appearance caps or Windshield and Wiper Blades covers while the lamps are Lenses, Emblems, Decals, and Clean the outside of the windshield illuminated, due to excessive Stripes with glass cleaner. heat generated. Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Clean rubber blades using a lint-free soft cloth, and a car washing soap cloth or paper towel soaked with...
  • Page 346 Vehicle Care can be removed by rubbing with a Caution Caution (Continued) clean cloth. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 361. Chrome wheels and other chrome silicone carbide tire cleaning Tires trim may be damaged if the brushes. Damage could occur vehicle is not washed after driving and the repairs would not be Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to...

  • Page 347: Interior Care

    Vehicle Care Visually check constant velocity joint Sheet Metal Damage Interior Care boots and axle seals for leaks. If the vehicle is damaged and To prevent dirt particle abrasions, requires sheet metal repair or Body Component Lubrication regularly clean the vehicle's interior. replacement, make sure the body Immediately remove any soils.
  • Page 348 Vehicle Care To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass Coated Moldings the interior using the following To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Coated moldings should be cleaned. cleaners or techniques: dampened with water. Wipe droplets When lightly soiled, wipe with a Never use a razor or any other left behind with a clean dry cloth.
  • Page 349 Vehicle Care 2. Remove excess moisture by Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, gently wringing until water does and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, not drip from the cleaning cloth. Radio Displays Low Gloss Paint Surfaces, and Natural Open Pore Wood 3.

  • Page 350: Floor Mats

    Vehicle Care Cargo Cover and Floor Mats Caution (Continued) Convenience Net Warning the appearance and feel of Wash with warm water and mild leather or soft trim, and are not detergent. Do not use chlorine If a floor mat is the wrong size or bleach.
  • Page 351 Vehicle Care Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is not equipped with a floor mat retainer on the driver side floor. Use the floor mat with the correct side up. Do not turn it over. Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat.

  • Page 352: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance Service and General Information for routine maintenance such as oil changes and tire rotations and Maintenance Your vehicle is an important additional maintenance items like investment. This section describes tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper the required maintenance for the blades.
  • Page 353 Service and Maintenance The Tire Rotation and Required Use the recommended fuel. See Warning Services are the responsibility of the Fuel 0 254. vehicle owner. It is recommended to Refer to the information in the Performing maintenance work can have your dealer perform these Maintenance Schedule Additional be dangerous and can cause services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.

  • Page 354: Maintenance Schedule

    Service and Maintenance Maintenance Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ Schedule When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL 7,500 mi SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within Owner Checks and Services Rotate the tires, if recommended for the next 1 000 km/600 mi.
  • Page 355 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect windshield wiper Check restraint system Check accelerator pedal for blades for wear, cracking, components. See Safety System damage, high effort, or binding. or contamination. See Exterior Check 0 78. Replace if needed. Care 0 342. Replace worn or Visually inspect fuel system for Visually inspect gas strut for damaged wiper blades.
  • Page 356 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 357 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (2) Visually check all fuel and vapor (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Schedule Additional Required lines and hoses for proper comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services - Normal attachment, connection, routing, and excessive cracking, or damage; condition.
  • Page 358 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 359 Service and Maintenance (3) Or every four years, whichever Special Application Additional comes first. If driving in dusty Services Maintenance and Care conditions, inspect the filter at each oil change or more often as needed. Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important (4) Or every five years, whichever Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly...
  • Page 360 Service and Maintenance The following list is intended to Brakes Hoses explain the services and conditions Brakes stop the vehicle and are Hoses transport fluids and should to look for that may indicate crucial to safe driving. be regularly inspected to ensure services are required.
  • Page 361 Service and Maintenance Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the Your dealer has the required tread or sidewall; or a bulge or equipment to ensure proper Shocks and struts help aid in control split in the tire. wheel alignment. for a smoother ride.

  • Page 362: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Automatic Transmission (MRC DEXRON AW-1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19256039, in 8-Speed Transmission) Canada 19256040). Automatic Transmission (M3D and DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. M3T 9-Speed Transmissions) Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.

  • Page 363: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    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 2.0L L4 Engine 23430313 A3210C 3.6L V6 Engine 23451060 A3209C Engine Oil Filter...

  • Page 364: Maintenance Records

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

  • Page 365: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification parts. See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications 0 365 for the vehicle's engine code. Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Vehicle Identification Identification Label Number (VIN) ....364 Service Parts Identification There may be a label on the inside Label .

  • Page 366: Vehicle Data

    Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 361 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
  • Page 367 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) Automatic 0.75 0.90 mm (0.030 0.035 in) 3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) Automatic 0.80 0.90 mm (0.031 0.035 in)
  • Page 368 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.0L L4 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine...

  • Page 369: Customer Information

    Procedure ....368 Buick. Normally, any concerns with General Motors ... . . 380...
  • Page 370 40 days. If you do not agree with the When contacting Buick, remember decision given in your case, you STEP THREE Canadian that your concern will likely be...

  • Page 371: Customer Assistance

    Company has committed to binding Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), However, if a customer wishes to arbitration of owner disputes 1-800-263-7854 (French), write or e-mail Buick, the letter involving factory-related vehicle or write to: should be addressed to: service claims. The program...

  • Page 372: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    Customer Information Canada communicate with Buick by dialing: : Track your vehicle s warranty 1-800-832-8425. TTY users in information. General Motors of Canada Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. Company : View active recalls by Vehicle Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: Identification Number (VIN). See...

  • Page 373: Program

    Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text Telephone number of your easily. Telephone (TTY) users, call location 1-800-833-9935. Find the Buick-recommended Location of the vehicle maintenance services for your General Motors of Canada also has vehicle. a Mobility program. See www.gm.ca Model, year, color, and license...
  • Page 374 Roadside Assistance General Motors North America and nearest Buick dealer for Impound towing caused by Buick reserve the right to make any warranty service, or if the vehicle violation of any laws. changes or discontinue the was in a crash and cannot be Roadside Assistance program at driven.

  • Page 375: Scheduling Service

    Customer Information Trip Interruption Benefits and Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Assistance: Must be over Appointments Program 150 km from where your trip was started to qualify. When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership Pre-authorization, original service, contact your dealer and experience, we and our participating detailed receipts, and a copy of request an appointment.

  • Page 376: Collision Damage Repair

    Customer Information Transportation Options Courtesy Rental Vehicle General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change, For an overnight warranty repair, the Warranty service can generally be or discontinue Courtesy dealer may provide an available completed while you wait. However, Transportation at any time and to courtesy rental vehicle or provide for if you are unable to do so, your...
  • Page 377 Customer Information appearance, durability, and safety collisions. Aftermarket parts are not aftermarket collision parts. Some are preserved. The use of Genuine covered by the GM New Vehicle insurance companies will not GM parts can help maintain the GM Limited Warranty, and any vehicle specify aftermarket collision parts.

  • Page 378: Service Publications Ordering Information

    Customer Information puts you in danger, or you are Choose a reputable repair facility the repair professional, and insist on instructed to move it by a police that uses quality replacement parts. Genuine GM parts. Remember, officer. See Collision Parts earlier in this if the vehicle is leased, you may be section.

  • Page 379: Radio Frequency

    Customer Information Owner Information Current and Past Models Radio Frequency Statement Owner publications are written Service and Owner publications are specifically for owners and intended available for many current and past This vehicle has systems that to provide basic operational model year GM vehicles.

  • Page 380: Reporting Safety Defects

    Customer Information Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot Reporting Safety Defects become involved in individual to the Canadian Defects problems between you, your Government dealer, or General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects If you live in Canada, and you To contact NHTSA, you may call to the United States believe that the vehicle has a the Vehicle Safety Hotline...

  • Page 381: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors

    Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: bag deployment or hitting a road about the vehicle s performance and obstacle, data that will assist in Buick Customer Assistance Center how it is driven. For example, the understanding how a vehicle s P.O. Box 33136 vehicle uses computer modules to systems performed.

  • Page 382: Onstar

    Customer Information These data can help provide a GM will not access these data or OnStar Terms and Conditions and better understanding of the share it with others except: with the Privacy Statement on the OnStar circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or, website.

  • Page 383: 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 ... . . 382 The OnStar system status light is OnStar Services next to the OnStar buttons.

  • Page 384: Onstar Services

    OnStar Get driving directions. OnStar Services Press Receive a Diagnostic check of Open the OnStar app on the the vehicle's key operating Emergency infotainment display. See the systems. infotainment manual for Emergency Services require an information on how to use the Receive Roadside Assistance.

  • Page 385: Security

    OnStar Security 2. Say Cancel route. System Press to receive Turn-by-Turn responds: Do you want to directions or have them sent to the If equipped, OnStar provides these cancel directions? vehicle s navigation screen, services: if equipped. 3. Say Yes. System responds: With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, OK, request completed, thank Turn-by-Turn Navigation...

  • Page 386: Connections

    OnStar 2. Say Get my destination. Ensuring Security 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot System responds with the information, press to open Change the default passwords address and distance to the the OnStar app on the for the Wi-Fi hotspot and destination, then responds with infotainment display, then myBuick mobile application.
  • Page 387 Apple and Android smartphones. Buick users can OnStar Hands-Free Calling Connect with Buick on social access the following services from a media. Make and receive calls with the smartphone: built-in wireless calling service,...

  • Page 388: Diagnostics

    OnStar 3. Say the entire number without Verify Minutes and Expiration Proactive Alerts: Receive a pausing, including a 1 and the real-time e-mail or text message Press and say Minutes then area code. System responds: regarding potential issues with Verify to check how many minutes OK, calling.

  • Page 389: Onstar Additional Information

    OnStar OnStar Additional After change in ownership and Advanced Vehicle Diagnostics, at 90 days. Remote Services, Roadside Information Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Navigation Transferring Service and Hands-Free Calling are OnStar Smart Driver available on most vehicles. Not all Press to request account transfer OnStar services are available OnStar Smart Driver provides eligibility information.
  • Page 390 OnStar services. Service involving location change the OnStar PIN, contact an Press to help: information about the vehicle cannot OnStar Advisor by pressing Locate a gas station with an work unless GPS signals are calling 1-888-4ONSTAR. attendant to pump gas. available, unobstructed, and Warranty compatible with the OnStar...
  • Page 391 OnStar Global Positioning or near the antenna to prevent equipment may interfere with the blocking cellular and GPS signal operation of the OnStar system and System (GPS) reception. cause it to not operate. Obstruction of the GPS can Unable to Connect to OnStar Vehicle Software Updates occur in a large city with tall buildings;...
  • Page 392 OnStar system status, identify whether OnStar - Software THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED updates or changes are available, AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF Acknowledgements or deliver updates or changes. An ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR Certain OnStar components include active OnStar agreement constitutes IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT libcurl and unzip software and other consent to these software updates...
  • Page 393 OnStar unzip: This software is provided as is, self-extracting archive; that is without warranty of any kind, permitted without inclusion of This is version 2005-Feb-10 of the express or implied. In no event shall this license, as long as the Info-ZIP copyright and license.
  • Page 394 OnStar the Zip-Bugs or Info-ZIP e-mail addresses or of the Info-ZIP URL(s). 4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use the names Info-ZIP, Zip, UnZip, UnZipSFX, WiZ, Pocket UnZip, Pocket Zip, and MacZip for its own source and binary releases.

  • Page 395: Index

    Index Index Airbag System (cont'd) Passenger Sensing System ..85 Accessories and What Makes an Airbag Modifications ....262 Inflate? ......83 Accessory Power .
  • Page 396 Index Antilock Brake System Auxiliary Bulb Replacement (ABS) (cont'd) Devices ..... . . 184 Fog Lamps ....286 Warning Light .
  • Page 397 Index Carbon Monoxide Clock ......120 Cruise Control (cont'd) Cluster, Instrument ... . . 125 Light .
  • Page 398 Index Diagnostics Dual Automatic Climate Engine (cont'd) Control System ....195 Exhaust ..... . 221 OnStar .
  • Page 399 Index Floor Mats ..... . 349 Fuel (cont'd) General Information (cont'd) Foreign Countries ... . 256 Vehicle Care .
  • Page 400 Index Heated and Ventilated Front Introduction ..... . . 2 Lane Departure Seats ......69 Warning (LDW) .
  • Page 401 Index Lights (cont'd) Low Fuel Warning Light ..140 Mirrors Electric Parking Brake ..136 Low-Profile Tires ....296 Automatic Dimming Engine Coolant Lower Anchors and Tethers...
  • Page 402 Index OnStar ......381 Parking (cont'd) Power (cont'd) Over Things That Burn ..220 Retained Accessory (RAP) .
  • Page 403 Index Records Roads Seat Belts (cont'd) Driving, Wet ....207 Replacing after a Crash ..79 Maintenance .
  • Page 404 Index Service (cont'd) StabiliTrak Symbols ......3 Maintenance, General OFF Light ..... 138 System Information .
  • Page 405 Index Tires (cont'd) Traction (cont'd) Vehicle (cont'd) Pressure ....302, 303 Selective Ride Control ..230 Canadian Owners ....2 Pressure Light .
  • Page 406 Index Warnings Hazard Flashers ....164 Washer Fluid ....277 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance .
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