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  • Page 1 Sonic Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Contents Introduction ..... . 2 In Brief ......5 Keys, Doors, and Windows .

  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, Keep this manual in the vehicle for the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Danger, Warning, and quick reference.
  • Page 4 Introduction A circle with a slash through it is a : Airbag Readiness Light Danger safety symbol which means Do : Air Conditioning Not, Do not do this, or Do not let Danger indicates a hazard with a this happen. : Antilock Brake System (ABS) high level of risk which will result : Brake System Warning Light...
  • Page 5 Introduction : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Under Pressure : Windshield Washer Fluid...
  • Page 6 In Brief In Brief Satellite Radio ....19 Portable Audio Devices ..20 Bluetooth ..... . 20 Steering Wheel Controls .

  • Page 7: In Brief

    In Brief Instrument Panel...

  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    In Brief 1. Air Vents 0 167. 13. Shift Lever. See Automatic Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Transmission 0 191 (If System 0 205 (If Equipped. 2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 132. Equipped) or Manual Heated Steering Wheel 0 104 Instrument Panel Illumination Transmission 0 193 (If (If Equipped).

  • Page 9: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner s manual.

  • Page 10: System

    In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking Access) 0 31 or Remote Keyless Press and release to initiate lamps will turn on. Entry (RKE) System Operation vehicle locator. (Keyless Access) 0 31. Remote start can be extended. Press and hold for at least To lock the doors from inside the Canceling a Remote Start...
  • Page 11 In Brief Press the button on the door handle to open. See Keyless Access Operation under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) 0 29 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) 0 31. Liftgate (Hatchback) To lock or unlock the liftgate or trunk from the inside, press the central locking switch or on the To open the liftgate from the...
  • Page 12 In Brief To open the trunk from outside of Power Windows the vehicle: Press on the RKE transmitter to unlock all doors, then use the touch pad. Press and hold for Key Access, or press twice for Keyless Access, on the RKE transmitter.

  • Page 13: Seat Adjustment

    In Brief Seat Adjustment Power Seats Lumbar Adjustment Manual Seats To adjust a power seat: If available, press the front or rear of the switch to increase or decrease Move the seat forward or To adjust a manual seat: lumbar support. Release the switch rearward by sliding the control when the desired level of support is 1.

  • Page 14: Seat Adjustment

    In Brief Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to an upright See Head Restraints 0 54 and Seat position: Adjustment 0 55. 1. Lift the lever fully without Seat Belts applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback returns to the upright position. 2.
  • Page 15 In Brief Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status Power Outside Mirrors indicator will be visible on the System instrument panel when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 112. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors United States Manual Outside Mirrors For vehicles with power outside mirrors: 1.

  • Page 16: Interior Lighting

    In Brief mirror to avoid glare from the Do not adjust the steering wheel Reading Lamps headlamps behind you. Push the while driving. tab forward for daytime use and pull Interior Lighting it for nighttime use. See Manual Rearview Mirror 0 48. Dome Lamps Steering Wheel Adjustment...

  • Page 17: Exterior Lighting

    In Brief Exterior Lighting : Turns the headlamps on together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. Hatchback : For vehicles with fog lamps, press to turn the lamps on or off.

  • Page 18: Windshield Wiper/Washer

    In Brief 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. : Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 104.
  • Page 19 In Brief Transmission See Manual Mode 0 192. Reverse Lockout Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Up-Shift Light Manual Mode If equipped, this position allows you to change gears similar to a manual transmission. To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to M (Manual Mode).

  • Page 20: Vehicle Features

    In Brief Vehicle Features features are also available through Radio(s) the instrument cluster and steering : Press to turn the system on. wheel controls. Infotainment System Press and hold to turn the system Before driving: off. Turn to increase or decrease the Read the following pages to volume.

  • Page 21: Infotainment System

    In Brief SiriusXM Satellite Radio Bluetooth Steering Wheel Controls Service The Bluetooth system allows users SiriusXM is a satellite radio service with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone based in the 48 contiguous United to make and receive hands-free States and 10 Canadian provinces. calls using the vehicle audio system SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide and controls.

  • Page 22: Bluetooth

    In Brief For vehicles with OnStar or Cruise Control SET/ : Move the thumbwheel down Bluetooth systems, press to reject briefly to set the speed and activate an incoming call or end a cruise control. If cruise control is current call. already active, use to decrease speed.

  • Page 23: Center (Dic)

    In Brief 3. MENU: Press to display the greater. LDW uses a camera sensor infotainment display and a graphic DIC menus. This button is also to detect the lane markings. The on the instrument cluster to provide used to return to or exit the last the object distance.

  • Page 24: System

    In Brief Sunroof Open/Close (Manual Mode) : Performance and Press and hold to open the Maintenance sunroof. Release the switch to stop the movement. Press and hold Traction Control/ to close the sunroof. Release the Electronic Stability switch to stop the movement. Control Vent : Press and hold to vent...

  • Page 25: Stability Control

    In Brief To turn off both TCS and Vehicle Load Limits 0 177. The Regular Fuel warning light will remain on until the StabiliTrak, press and hold Use only unleaded gasoline rated tire pressure is corrected. 87 octane or higher in your vehicle. until illuminate in the The low tire pressure warning light...

  • Page 26: Cruise Control

    Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Brake gradually and avoid useful life. If 99% is displayed, New Chevrolet owners are abrupt stops. that means that 99% of the automatically enrolled in the current oil life remains. Avoid idling the engine for long Roadside Assistance Program.

  • Page 27: Remote Vehicle Start

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Immobilizer Operation (Key Keys and Locks Access) ..... . 45 Windows Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Keys Access) .

  • Page 28: Keys, Doors, And Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Warning (Continued) impacted, and airbags may not deploy. To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the ignition key, do not change the way the ignition key and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if equipped, are connected to the provided key rings.
  • Page 29 Keys, Doors, and Windows With an active OnStar service plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 323. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement 0 319. If there is a decrease in the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) operating Key Access with Remote Start Keyless Access with Remote Start...
  • Page 30 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry may sound on the second press to three times. Press and hold for at indicate locking. See Vehicle (RKE) System Operation least three seconds to sound the Personalization 0 129. panic alarm. The horn sounds and (Key Access) the turn signals flash for 30 seconds If the driver door is open when...
  • Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows transmitters will no longer work If a key is lost or damaged, see your learned and all previously once the new transmitter is dealer to have a new key made. known keys will no longer work programmed.
  • Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Remove the battery cover by : Press to unlock the driver door prying with a finger. and the liftgate or trunk. Press again to unlock all doors. 3. Remove the old battery. The turn signal indicators may flash 4.
  • Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows engine from outside the vehicle pressed again within five seconds, using the RKE transmitter. See all passenger doors will unlock. Pull Remote Vehicle Start 0 37. the door handle to unlatch the door. Keyless Access Operation Some vehicles have a Keyless Access system that lets you lock and unlock the doors without...
  • Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from If passive locking is enabled, the times after all doors are closed. To Passenger Doors doors may lock with the RKE turn on or off see Vehicle transmitter inside the vehicle. Do Personalization 0 129. When the doors are locked and the not leave the RKE transmitter in an RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)
  • Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows reprogrammed. Each vehicle can When all additional transmitters have up to eight transmitters are programmed, press and matched to it. hold ENGINE START/STOP for 10 seconds to exit Programming with Recognized programming mode. Transmitters Programming without Recognized A new transmitter can be Transmitters programmed to the vehicle when...
  • Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the When all additional transmitters DIC displays PRESS ENGINE are programmed, press and START BUTTON TO LEARN hold ENGINE START/STOP for and then press ENGINE 10 seconds to exit START/STOP. programming mode.
  • Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows Caution When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter. The battery is not rechargeable. To replace the battery: 2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or 2.

  • Page 38: Climate Controls

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Lift the battery with a flat Laws in some local communities When the engine starts, the parking object. may restrict the use of remote lamps will turn on and remain on as starters. For example, some laws long as the engine is running.

  • Page 39: Seat Belts

    Keys, Doors, and Windows After this, the ignition must be The engine coolant temperature Warning (Continued) turned on then off before the remote is too high. start procedure can be used again. The oil pressure is low. seat belts properly and the Canceling a Remote Start doors should be locked Two remote vehicle starts, or a...

  • Page 40: Delayed Locking

    Keys, Doors, and Windows To unlock the doors from inside the Free-Turning Locks Press on the Remote vehicle: Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The door key lock cylinder turns See Remote Keyless Entry freely when either the wrong key is Press on the central locking (RKE) System Operation (Key used, or the correct key is not fully...

  • Page 41: Transmission

    Keys, Doors, and Windows will then lock automatically removed from the brake or the Lockout Protection can be manually five seconds after all doors are vehicle speed becomes faster than overridden with the driver door open closed. 13 km/h (8 mph). by pressing and holding on the power door lock switch.
  • Page 42 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 Trunk (Sedan) the inside handle, by using the power door lock switch, or by Warning using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
  • Page 43 Keys, Doors, and Windows To open the trunk from outside of Warning (Continued) the vehicle: highest setting. See Press on the RKE transmitter Climate Control Systems to unlock all doors, then use the in the Index. touch pad. If the vehicle is equipped Press and hold for Key with a power liftgate, disable...

  • Page 44: Liftgate (Hatchback)

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Liftgate (Hatchback) 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 is equipped liftgate, hatch/trunk open, or with with a power liftgate, disable any objects that pass through the the power liftgate function.

  • Page 45: Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed. This vehicle has theft-deterrent Arming the Alarm System features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal. 1. Close all doors, the trunk/ liftgate, and the hood. Vehicle Alarm System 2.

  • Page 46: Immobilizer Operation

    Keys, Doors, and Windows the lights will flash to indicate To avoid setting off the alarm by Immobilizer Operation pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not accident: (Key Access) started, or the door is not unlocked Lock the vehicle after all This vehicle has a passive by pressing on the RKE...
  • Page 47 Keys, Doors, and Windows The security light in the instrument Immobilizer Operation vehicle. Only a correctly matched cluster comes on if there is a transmitter will start the vehicle. (Keyless Access) problem with arming or disarming If the transmitter is ever damaged, the theft-deterrent system.

  • Page 48: Exterior Mirrors

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

  • Page 49: Power Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Interior Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror The vehicle has manual folding Hold the inside rearview mirror in mirrors. These mirrors can be folded the center to move it for a clearer inward to prevent damage when view behind your vehicle.

  • Page 50: Economy

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the Warning sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, Manual Windows especially with the windows...

  • Page 51: Program

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Window Lockout If equipped, pull the window switch Warning (Continued) up fully and quickly release to express close the window. system override, make sure that Briefly press or pull the window all people and obstructions are switch in the same direction to stop clear of the window path.

  • Page 52: Sun Visors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Open the window and continue Roof the movement. Press and hold to press the switch briefly after to close the sunroof. Release the the window has fully opened. switch to stop the movement. Sunroof Sun Visors Vent : Press and hold to vent the sunroof.
  • Page 53 Keys, Doors, and Windows roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not remove grease from the sunroof.

  • Page 54: Passenger Sensing System

    Seats and Restraints Seats and Airbag System Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Airbag System ....67 Restraints Rear Seat) ....93 Where Are the Airbags? .

  • Page 55: Seats And Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.

  • Page 56: Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints Rear Seats To lower the head restraint, press Front Seats the button, located on the top of the The vehicle's rear seats have seatback, and push the head Seat Adjustment adjustable head restraints in the restraint down. Try to move the outboard seating positions.

  • Page 57: Power Seat Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints To adjust a manual seat: Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the lumbar support, see Lumbar Adjustment 0 56. 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 58: Reclining Seatbacks

    Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks If necessary, move the seat Warning (Continued) belt out of the way to access the lever. Warning The shoulder belt will not be 2. Move the seatback to the against your body. Instead, it will If either seatback is not locked, it desired position, and then be in front of you.

  • Page 59: Heated Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints There is an armrest on the inboard side of the driver seat. To raise or lower the armrest, push up or pull down on the armrest. Heated Front Seats Warning If temperature change or pain to the skin cannot be felt, the seat heater may cause burns.

  • Page 60: Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints be canceled when the ignition is Rear Seats To fold the seatback down: turned on. Press the heated seat controls to use the heated seats Folding the Seatback after the vehicle is started. Either side of the seatback can be The heated seat indicator lights do folded down for more cargo space.
  • Page 61 Seats and Restraints Raising the Seatback To raise a seatback: 1. Lift the seatback up and push it Warning rearward to lock it in place. Make sure the seat belt is in If either seatback is not locked, it the retainer hook and is not could move forward in a sudden twisted or caught in the stop or crash.
  • Page 62 Seats and Restraints Seat Belts When riding in a vehicle, you travel Warning (Continued) as fast as the vehicle does. If the This section describes how to use vehicle stops suddenly, you keep passengers to ride in any area of seat belts properly, and some things going until something stops you.
  • Page 63 Seats and Restraints Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why It is very important for all occupants pelvic bones and you would be should I have to wear seat to buckle up. Statistics show that less likely to slide under the lap belts? unbelted people are hurt more often belt.
  • Page 64 Seats and Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you All seating positions in the vehicle very quickly. If this happens, let have a lap-shoulder belt. the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt The following instructions explain across you more slowly.
  • Page 65 Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck.
  • Page 66 Seats and Restraints The adjuster can be moved up by system will need to be replaced. Seat Belt Use During pushing the slide/trim up. To move See Replacing Seat Belt System Pregnancy the adjuster down, press the release Parts after a Crash 0 67. button and move it down.

  • Page 67: Seat Belt Extender

    Seats and Restraints that the fetus will not be hurt in a height adjusters (if equipped), and Warning (Continued) crash. For pregnant women, as for seat belt anchorages to make sure anyone, the key to making seat they are all in working order. Look adequate protection.

  • Page 68: Airbag System

    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 69 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 70: Where Are The Airbags

    Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Warning Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children 0 79 or Infants and Young Children 0 81.

  • Page 71: When Should An Airbag Inflate

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

  • Page 72: What Makes An Airbag

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

  • Page 73: How Does An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many prevent the driver from seeing out of types of collisions, primarily the windshield or being able to steer Restrain? because the occupant's motion is the vehicle, nor does it prevent In moderate to severe frontal or not toward those airbags.
  • Page 74 Seats and Restraints The feature may also activate, See Vehicle Data Recording and Warning (Continued) without airbag inflation, after an Privacy 0 321 and Event Data event that exceeds a predetermined Recorders 0 321. Use caution if you should attempt threshold.
  • Page 75 Seats and Restraints outboard passenger frontal airbag Warning (Continued) and knee airbag should be allowed to inflate or not. passenger frontal airbag inflates According to accident statistics, and the passenger seat is in a children are safer when properly forward position. secured in a rear seat in the correct Even if the passenger sensing Canada...
  • Page 76 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is When the passenger sensing wear a seat belt properly whether designed to turn off the front system has turned off the front or not there is an airbag for that outboard passenger frontal airbag outboard passenger frontal airbag person.
  • Page 77 Seats and Restraints 4. Reinstall the child restraint If the on indicator is still lit, secure 2. Remove any additional material following the directions the child in the child restraint in a from the seat, such as provided by the child restraint rear seat position in the vehicle, and blankets, cushions, seat manufacturer and refer to...
  • Page 78 Seats and Restraints vehicle. See Adding Equipment to dealer and the service manual have Warning (Continued) the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 78 information about servicing the for more information about vehicle and the airbag system. To ride in the front outboard modifications that can affect how purchase a service manual, see passenger seat, if the passenger...

  • Page 79: Airbag System Check

    Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the operate properly if the original seat is modified for any other reason, call trim is replaced with non-GM Customer Assistance. See Airbag-Equipped Vehicle covers, upholstery, or trim; or with Customer Assistance Offices 0 311. Adding accessories that change the GM covers, upholstery, or trim Airbag System Check...

  • Page 80: Replacing Airbag System

    Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that come with the booster seat state the Parts after a Crash weight and height limitations for that Older Children booster. Use a booster seat with a Warning lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below: A crash can damage the airbag Sit all the way back on the seat.
  • Page 81 Seats and Restraints Can proper seat belt fit be In a crash, children who are not maintained for the length of the buckled up can strike other people trip? If yes, continue. If no, who are buckled up, or can be return to the booster seat.

  • Page 82: Infants And Young Children

    Seats and Restraints restraints. In fact, the law in every Every time infants and young Warning (Continued) state in the United States and in children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by every Canadian province says That could cause serious or fatal children up to some age must be appropriate child restraints.
  • Page 83 Seats and Restraints For each type of child restraint, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards.

  • Page 84: Child Restraint Systems

    Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Warning A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular seat belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure.
  • Page 85 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions Restraint in the Vehicle that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a Warning booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are A child can be seriously injured or important, so if they are not...

  • Page 86: Where To Put The

    Seats and Restraints Securing the Child Within the Warning Warning (Continued) Child Restraint A child in a rear-facing child the front seat, always move the Warning restraint can be seriously injured front passenger seat as far back or killed if the front passenger as it will go.

  • Page 87: Latch System

    Seats and Restraints Wherever a child restraint is rear-facing and forward-facing child The LATCH anchorage system can installed, be sure to follow the seats can be properly installed be used until the combined weight instructions that came with the child using either the LATCH anchors or of the child plus the child restraint is restraint system and secure the...
  • Page 88 Seats and Restraints or Securing Child Restraints (With Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints that have a the Seat Belt in the Front Seat) top tether are designed for use with 0 95. or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top Lower Anchors tether always to be attached.
  • Page 89 Seats and Restraints : Seating positions with two lower anchors. To assist in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near Sedan Hatchback the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. For sedan models, the top tether For hatchback models, the top anchors are under the covers tether anchors are on the back of...
  • Page 90 Seats and Restraints the instructions that come with the Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. following the instructions that shoulder belt can tighten but According to accident statistics, came with the child restraint and cannot be loosened if it is locked.
  • Page 91 Seats and Restraints restraints. Some restraints also use Restraint Removal and Caution another vehicle anchor to secure a Reinstallation at the end of this section. top tether. Do not let the LATCH 1. Attach and tighten the lower 1.3. Attach and tighten the attachments rub against the attachments to the lower lower attachments on the...
  • Page 92 Seats and Restraints 2.4. Route and tighten the top headrest or head restraint tether according to your and route the tether child restraint instructions under the headrest or and the following head restraint and in instructions: between the headrest or head restraint posts.
  • Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3. Before placing a child in the Warning child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To With head restraints that are not check, grasp the child restraint installed and adjusted properly, at the LATCH path and attempt there is a greater chance that to move it side to side and occupants will suffer a neck/...

  • Page 94: Replacing Latch System

    Seats and Restraints 1. Insert the head restraint posts System) 0 86 for how and where to Warning (Continued) into the holes in the top of the install the child restraint using seatback. The notches on the LATCH. If a child restraint is see your dealer to have the posts must face the driver side secured in the vehicle using a seat...
  • Page 95 Seats and Restraints If the head restraint interferes Position the release button on with the proper installation of the buckle, away from the child the child restraint, the head restraint system, so that the restraint may be removed. See seat belt could be quickly Head Restraint Removal and unbuckled if necessary.

  • Page 96: Front Seat

    Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top System) 0 86 for additional Warning tether, follow the child restraint information on installing the head manufacturer's instructions restraint properly. A child in a rear-facing child regarding the use of the top restraint can be seriously injured Securing Child Restraints tether.
  • Page 97 Seats and Restraints When using the lap-shoulder belt to through or around the restraint. Warning (Continued) secure the child restraint in this The child restraint instructions position, follow the instructions that will show you how. forward-facing child restraint in came with the child restraint and the the front outboard passenger following instructions: seat, always move the seat as far...
  • Page 98 Seats and Restraints 4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the 6. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. way out of the retractor to set on the child restraint, pull the the lock.
  • Page 99 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the seat belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of...

  • Page 100: Storage Compartments

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

  • Page 101: Storage

    Storage Luggage/Load To remove the load compartment Additional Storage cover: Locations Features 1. Lift up on the load compartment cover and Load Compartment Cargo Cover (Hatchback) pull out. (Hatchback) 2. Store the load compartment Warning cover on the bottom of the load compartment.
  • Page 102 Storage 2. Reconnect both of the cords to the hooks at the top of the liftgate. The cargo cover can be used to cover items in the rear of the vehicle. To remove the cargo cover: 1. Remove both of the cords from the hooks at the top of the liftgate.

  • Page 103: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Instruments and Controls Instruments and Charging System Light ..113 Reduced Engine Power Malfunction Indicator Lamp Light ......121 Controls (Check Engine Light) .

  • Page 104: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Controls Press to silence the vehicle speakers while using the infotainment system. Press again to Steering Wheel turn the sound on. Adjustment For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to reject an incoming call or end a current call.

  • Page 105: Heated Steering Wheel

    Instruments and Controls Heated Steering Wheel Windshield Wiper/Washer Hatchback Shown, Sedan Similar INT : Move the lever up to INT for Sedan intermittent wipes, then turn the INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
  • Page 106 Instruments and Controls If the ignition is turned off while the Clear snow and ice from the wiper OFF : The rear wiper turns off when wipers are performing wipes due to blades before using them. If frozen the button is returned to the middle windshield washing, the wipers to the windshield, carefully loosen or position.

  • Page 107: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls in R (Reverse), and the front receive a satellite signal. The Warning windshield wiper is performing low compass system is designed to or high speed wipes. If the rear operate for a certain number of Power is always supplied to the wiper control is off, the shift lever is miles or degrees of turn before outlets.

  • Page 108: Warning Lights

    Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, Warning Lights, be sure to follow the proper Gauges, and installation instructions included with the equipment. See Add-On Indicators Electrical Equipment 0 211. Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong Caution before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or...

  • Page 109: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster Cluster with Base Level DIC (English Shown, Metric Similar)
  • Page 110 Instruments and Controls Cluster with Uplevel DIC (English Shown, Metric Similar)

  • Page 111: Trip Odometer

    Instruments and Controls Speedometer nears empty, a fuel warning light will Caution come on. See Low Fuel Warning The speedometer shows the Light 0 120. The vehicle still has a If the engine is operated with the vehicle's speed in either kilometers little fuel left, but the vehicle should rpm s in the warning area at the per hour (km/h) or miles per...

  • Page 112: Seat Belt Reminders

    Instruments and Controls Seat Belt Reminders Passenger Seat Belt Reminder grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device. To turn off the Light Driver Seat Belt Reminder reminder light and/or chime, remove There is a passenger seat belt Light the object from the seat or buckle reminder light near the passenger the seat belt.

  • Page 113: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

    Instruments and Controls outboard passenger frontal airbag Warning and knee airbag are allowed to inflate. If the airbag readiness light stays If the word OFF or the off symbol is on after the vehicle is started or lit on the passenger airbag status comes on while driving, it means indicator, it means that the the airbag system might not be...

  • Page 114: Charging System Light

    Instruments and Controls Charging System Light Malfunction Indicator Caution Lamp (Check Engine If the vehicle is driven continually Light) with this light on, the emission This light is part of the vehicle s control system may not work as emission control on-board well, the fuel economy may be diagnostic system.
  • Page 115 Instruments and Controls If the light is flashing : A Poor fuel quality can cause not used to perform an Emissions malfunction has been detected that inefficient engine operation and Inspection/Maintenance test or to could damage the emission control poor driveability, which may go service the vehicle may affect system and increase vehicle away once the engine is warmed...

  • Page 116: Service Vehicle Soon Light

    Instruments and Controls See your dealer if the vehicle will This symbol is shown when you Warning (Continued) not pass or cannot be made ready need to see the owner s manual for for the test. additional instructions or the road and carefully stopped, information.

  • Page 117: Power Steering Warning Light

    Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving, reset the system. If the ABS light Up-Shift Light carefully pull off the road and stop. stays on, or comes on again while The pedal may be harder to push or driving, the vehicle needs service.

  • Page 118: Vehicle Ahead Indicator

    Instruments and Controls If it does not come on have the See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) vehicle serviced by your dealer. 0 206. If this light stays on, or comes on Forward Collision Alert while driving, the system may not be (FCA) Warning Light working.

  • Page 119: Stabilitrak Off Light

    Instruments and Controls See Parking Assist 0 203. StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light Traction Off Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, The StabiliTrak or Traction Control This light comes on briefly while have the vehicle serviced by your System (TCS) indicator/warning starting the engine.

  • Page 120: Tire Pressure Light

    Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant The engine coolant temperature Stop as soon as possible, and warning light comes on when the inflate the tires to the pressure value Temperature Warning engine has overheated. shown on the Tire and Loading Light Information label.

  • Page 121: Low Fuel Warning Light

    Instruments and Controls Low Fuel Warning Light Immobilizer Light Caution (Continued) level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil. This light comes on for a few The immobilizer light should come seconds when the ignition is turned on briefly as the engine is started.

  • Page 122: Reduced Engine Power Light

    Instruments and Controls Reduced Engine Power High-Beam On Light Lamps On Reminder Light This light comes on when the This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. exterior lamps are in use. See The reduced engine power light Exterior Lamp Controls 0 132.

  • Page 123: Hood Ajar Light

    Instruments and Controls Hood Ajar Light Door Ajar Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC displays information about the vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. See Vehicle Messages This light comes on when a door is 0 127.
  • Page 124 Instruments and Controls Remaining Oil Life Units : Turn the band to scroll through the menus. This menu is not available while the This menu is not available while the vehicle is moving. This display vehicle is moving. Press SET/CLR 3.
  • Page 125 Instruments and Controls Trip/Fuel Menu Items (Base Fuel Range only the approximate fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and Level DIC) This display shows the approximate changes frequently as driving distance the vehicle can be driven Press MENU until the Trip/Fuel conditions change.
  • Page 126 Instruments and Controls all items are available on every The trip odometer can be reset to Average Fuel Economy vehicle. The following is a list of zero by pressing SET/CLR while the This display shows the approximate possible menu items: trip odometer display is showing.
  • Page 127 Instruments and Controls Navigation Tire Pressure Remember, the Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. It will This display is used for the The display will show a vehicle with not reset itself. Also, be careful not Turn-by-Turn navigation, the approximate pressures of all to reset the Oil Life display...

  • Page 128: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages 10 : Brakes Overheated 36 : Stabilitrak Initializing 11 : Brakes Worn 49 : Lane Departure Warning Messages displayed on the DIC Unavailable 12 : Vehicle Overloaded indicate the status of the vehicle or 52 : Change Timing Belt some action that may be needed to 13 : Compressor Overheated correct a condition.

  • Page 129: Engine Power Messages

    Instruments and Controls 78 : Service Pedestrian Protection Uplevel Cluster 258 : Park Assist Off 79 : Engine Oil Low Add Oil Messages that do not require % CHANGE immediate action can be 81 : Service Transmission This message displays when the acknowledged and cleared by 82 : Change Engine Oil Soon engine oil needs to be changed.

  • Page 130: Vehicle Personalization

    Instruments and Controls repeatedly, the vehicle should be Vehicle Vehicle taken to your dealer for service as Personalization The menu may contain the soon as possible. following: The following are all possible Vehicle Speed Messages Collision / Detection Systems vehicle personalization features. Depending on the vehicle, some Touch and the following may SPEED LIMITED TO...
  • Page 131 Instruments and Controls Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Auto Door Unlock transmitter is pressed to locate the This allows selection of which of the Chime Volume vehicle. doors will automatically unlock when This allows the selection of the Touch Off or On.
  • Page 132 Instruments and Controls Remote Unlock Light Feedback Passive Door Unlock Valet Mode When on, the exterior lamps will This allows the selection of what This will lock the infotainment flash when unlocking the vehicle doors will unlock when using the system and steering wheel controls.

  • Page 133: Exterior Lighting

    Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps except the headlamps. Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting : Turns the headlamps on Exterior Lamp Controls ..132 together with the parking lamps and Headlamp High/Low-Beam instrument panel lights.

  • Page 134: Lighting

    Lighting Push the lever again or pull the The DRL system makes the first sold in Canada, the DRL can lever toward you to return to low low-beam headlamps come on at a only be turned off when the vehicle beams.

  • Page 135: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting Lights On with Wipers change is completed. If the lever is : Press and momentarily hold briefly pressed and released, the this button to make the front and If the windshield wipers are turn signal flashes three times. rear turn signal lamps flash on and activated in daylight with the engine off.

  • Page 136: Fog Lamps

    Lighting Fog Lamps Interior Lighting : Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. An indicator light on the instrument cluster comes on when Instrument Panel the fog lamps are on. Illumination Control The fog lamps come on together with the parking lamps.

  • Page 137: Courtesy Lamps

    Lighting Courtesy Lamps Lighting Features : Press to turn on the dome lamps. The courtesy lamps come on Reading Lamps Entry Lighting automatically when any door is opened and the dome lamp is in the Some exterior lamps and interior door position.

  • Page 138: Battery Power Protection

    Lighting If equipped with Keyless Access, prevent overcharging. If the vehicle needed. It can temporarily reduce the exterior lamps automatically turn has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage the power demands of some on when a door is opened after the display on the Driver Information accessories.
  • Page 139 Lighting 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 140 Infotainment System Infotainment Apple CarPlay and Introduction Android Auto ....158 System Read the following pages to Settings become familiar with the features. Settings ..... . 159 Warning Introduction Trademarks and License...

  • Page 141: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Before driving: Overview Become familiar with the Customer Assistance operation, center stack controls, and infotainment display Assistance is available to help with controls. Bluetooth pairing, other mobile device interface, and operation Set up the audio by presetting support of the infotainment system. favorite stations, setting the Specialists are available when tone, and adjusting the...
  • Page 142 Infotainment System Infotainment System The infotainment system is controlled by using the infotainment display, the Press to go to the Home controls on the center stack, and steering wheel controls. Page. See Home Page following. Radio: Press and release to fast seek the strongest previous station or channel.

  • Page 143: Using The System

    Infotainment System 2. Drag the icon to a new location Apple CarPlay on the Home Page. Touch the Apple CarPlay icon to Radio: Press and release to activate Apple CarPlay (if equipped) fast seek the next strongest Using the System after a supported device is station or channel.
  • Page 144 Infotainment System Infotainment Gestures Touch and hold can be used to start Nudge another gesture, or to move or Use the following finger gestures to delete an application. control the infotainment system. Drag Touch/Tap Nudge is used to move items a short distance on a list.
  • Page 145 Infotainment System Fling or swipe is used to scroll Radio Finding a Station through a list, or change page Seeking a Station views. Do this by placing a finger on AM-FM Radio the screen then moving it rapidly up From the AM, FM, or SXM screen, and down or right and left.

  • Page 146: Satellite Radio

    Infotainment System Access Direct Tune by touching the step at a time per touch. A touch AM, FM and SXM Radio Tune screen icon on the AM, FM, and hold advances through stations Stations : Touch and hold a favorite or SXM screen to bring up the quickly.

  • Page 147: Radio Reception

    Infotainment System or call 1-888-601-6296. In Canada lines interfere with radio reception. in the glass. If the inside surface is see www.siriusxm.ca or call When this happens, try reducing the damaged, it could interfere with 1-877-438-9677. radio reception. For proper radio treble on the radio.

  • Page 148: Audio Players

    Infotainment System Audio Players Caution (Continued) Avoiding Untrusted Media materials will interfere with or distort the incoming radio Devices reception. Any damage caused to When using media devices such as 3GPP the backglass antenna due to CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, SD metallic tinting materials will not My Media Library cards, USB devices, and mobile...
  • Page 149 Infotainment System Use the following when playing an USB Browse Menu 2. Select an artist name to view a active USB source: list of all albums by the artist. When a list of songs, albums, : Touch to play the current media artists, or other types of media 3.
  • Page 150 USB and get a list To view supported devices, see of podcast episodes. 5. Select a song to start playback. my.chevrolet.com/learn. Audiobooks: iTunes Radio: Touch to view iTunes Storing and Recalling Media Radio on the iPhone to get a list of 1.

  • Page 151: Bluetooth Audio

    Infotainment System Media Playback and Mute If an auxiliary device has already Albums : Touch next to any been connected, but a different album to store the album as a USB playback will be paused if the source is currently active, touch favorite.

  • Page 152: Onstar System

    Bluetooth features, (1-888-083-7827) to connect to an player on the connected device to see my.chevrolet.com/learn. OnStar Advisor for assistance. See start playing. When the vehicle is www.onstar.com for vehicle not moving, use the phone to begin availability, details, and system playback.
  • Page 153 Infotainment System The OnStar App Advisor Call Wi-Fi Hotspot Selecting Advisor Call is the same Touch to display the Settings page, If equipped, the infotainment system which shows the configurations for has OnStar controls in the as pressing or calling the vehicle hotspot and allows them embedded OnStar app on the Home 1-888-466-7827.
  • Page 154 PHONE : Touch the Phone icon on with the Bluetooth system. See Become familiar with the the Home Page to enter the phone www.my.chevrolet.com for more features of the cell phone. main menu. information about compatible Organize the phone book and phones.
  • Page 155 Infotainment System volume level remains in memory for Pairing only needs to be middle of the Phone screen. later calls. The volume cannot be completed once, unless the Touching this Add Phone lowered beyond a certain level. pairing information on the cell option will shortcut to the phone changes or the cell phone Phone List menu.
  • Page 156 Infotainment System Go back to the beginning of connected, and disconnected. place outgoing calls from the the Phone menus on the A sub-menu will display whenever a Contacts and Recents list. This infotainment display and request is made to add or manage action of swapping roles will restart the pairing process.
  • Page 157 Infotainment System Deleting a Paired Phone Switching to Handset or The Recents menu accesses the recent call list(s) from your cell Handsfree Mode 1. Touch the Phone icon on the phone. Home Page or the phone To switch between handset or shortcut on the applications To make a call using the handsfree mode:...
  • Page 158 Infotainment System Making a Call Using the Accepting or Declining a Call Call Waiting Keypad When an incoming call is received, Call waiting must be supported on the infotainment system mutes and the Bluetooth phone and enabled by To make a call by dialing the a ring tone is heard in the vehicle.
  • Page 159 Infotainment System Switching Between Calls (Call Ending a Call To use Android Auto and/or Apple Waiting Calls Only) CarPlay: Press on the steering wheel To switch between calls, press the 1. Download the Android Auto controls. Phone icon on the Home Page to app to your smartphone from display Call View.
  • Page 160 Android Auto and Apple CarPlay 5. Touch to go to the top level the display. Use the On/Off toggled in the vehicle, see my.chevrolet.com of the SETTINGS menu. to turn off Apple CarPlay or or see Customer Assistance Offices Android Auto.
  • Page 161 Infotainment System The menu may contain the Language Wi-Fi Hotspot following: This will set the display language Touch and the following may used on the infotainment display. display: System Touch Language and select the Wi-Fi Services: This allows The menu may contain the appropriate language.
  • Page 162 Infotainment System Privacy system when you start the Favorites can be moved, vehicle. Use the controls on the renamed, or deleted. Touch and the following may infotainment display to set the display: To move, touch and hold on the desired startup volume. favorite, and then drag up or Location Services: The Off Audio Cues: This setting...
  • Page 163 Infotainment System Erase Settings and Personal Touch and the following may number of favorites you have Data: Erases app data settings, display: saved. Touch Auto, 5, 10, 15, user profiles, and personal data 20, 25, 30, 35, or 40. Tone Settings: Touch to adjust including mobile device data.
  • Page 164 Infotainment System Privacy: Only show call alerts in Trademarks and iPod and iPhone are trademarks of cluster. Apple Computer, Inc., registered in License Agreements the U.S. and other countries. Touch Off or On. FCC Information Sort Contacts: Touch to sort by first or last name.
  • Page 165 Infotainment System make available any technology or FreeType 2 software incorporated in receivers Portions of this software are compatible with the SiriusXM copyright 2007-2012 The FreeType Satellite Radio System or that Project (www.freetype.org). All rights support the SiriusXM website, the reserved.

  • Page 166: Climate Control Systems

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control 7. Air Conditioning Systems Climate Control Systems These climate control systems control the heating, cooling, and Climate Control Systems ..165 ventilation for the vehicle. Air Vents Air Vents ..... 167 Maintenance Air Intake .

  • Page 167: Climate Controls

    Climate Controls fan control to 0 turns the fan off. The dry. To prevent this from happening, In defrost or defog mode, excessive fan must be turned on to run the air air conditioning use can cause the after the air in the vehicle has conditioning compressor.

  • Page 168: Air Vents

    Climate Controls To allow outside air to enter in these Air Vents Caution conditions, press the recirculation Use the air vents located in the button twice. The recirculation Using a razor blade or sharp center and on the side of the indicator will not be lit.

  • Page 169: Air Intake

    Climate Controls Maintenance Air Intake Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air intake at the base of the windshield that can block the flow of air into the vehicle. Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and 1.
  • Page 170 Climate Controls It should only be replaced by a new evaporator to ensure proper and safe operation. 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 171 Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park (Automatic Cruise Control Transmission) ....187 Cruise Control ....199 Operating Shifting out of Park (Automatic Driver Assistance Systems...

  • Page 172: Driving And Operating

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

  • Page 173: Drunk Driving

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

  • Page 174: Loss Of Control

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

  • Page 175: Driving On Wet Roads

    Driving and Operating The vehicle may straighten out. Driving on Wet Roads Warning (Continued) Be ready for a second skid if it Rain and wet roads can reduce occurs. occupants could drown. Do not vehicle traction and affect your Slow down and adjust your ignore police warnings and be ability to stop and accelerate.

  • Page 176: Winter Driving

    Driving and Operating Keep the windshield washer fluid Pay attention to special road Warning (Continued) reservoir filled. signs (e.g., falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, Have good tires with proper Shift the transmission to a lower passing or no-passing zones) tread depth.
  • Page 177 Driving and Operating The Antilock Brake System Turn on the hazard warning Warning (Continued) (ABS) improves vehicle stability flashers. during hard stops, but the Tie a red cloth to an outside Adjust the climate control brakes should be applied sooner mirror.

  • Page 178: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck between R (Reverse) and a low properly carry: the Tire and forward gear, spinning the wheels Loading Information label and Slowly and cautiously spin the as little as possible. To prevent the Certification label. wheels to free the vehicle when transmission wear, wait until the stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
  • Page 179 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information equipment tires (3) and the Subtract the combined Label recommended cold tire inflation weight of the driver and pressures (4). For more passengers from XXX kg or information on tires and inflation XXX lbs. see Tires 0 250 and Tire The resulting figure equals Pressure 0 257.
  • Page 180 Driving and Operating your vehicle. Consult this Available Occupant and manual to determine how Cargo Weight = 317 kg this reduces the available (700 lbs). cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. This vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer. Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg...

  • Page 181: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers, Starting and Warning and cargo should never exceed Operating the vehicle's capacity weight. Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a Certification Label New Vehicle Break-In sudden stop or turn, or in a crash.
  • Page 182 Driving and Operating To shift out of P (Park), the ignition 3. Come to a complete stop. Shift Caution (Continued) must be in ON/RUN and the regular to P (Park) with an automatic transmission, or Neutral with a brake pedal applied. breaking-in guideline every manual transmission.

  • Page 183: Ignition Positions

    Driving and Operating If you leave the key in the ACC/ Ignition Positions Caution (Continued) ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position (Keyless Access) with the engine off, the battery could key. Use the correct key, make be drained. You may not be able to sure it is all the way in, and turn it start the vehicle if the battery is only with your hand.
  • Page 184 Driving and Operating See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Do not turn the engine off when the Warning System Operation (Key Access) vehicle is moving. This will cause a 0 29 or Remote Keyless Entry loss of power assist in the brake Turning off the vehicle while (RKE) System Operation (Keyless and steering systems and disable...

  • Page 185: Starting The Engine

    Driving and Operating The ignition will switch from ACC/ do in ON/RUN, but the vehicle will Caution (Continued) ACCESSORY to OFF after not be able to be driven. The engine five minutes to prevent battery will not start in Service Mode. Press resulting damage would not be rundown.
  • Page 186 Driving and Operating gasoline. Try pushing the See Driver Information Center Caution accelerator pedal all the way to (DIC) 0 122 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System the floor and holding it there as Holding the key in START for you hold the key in START for Operation (Key Access) 0 29 or longer than 15 seconds at a time...

  • Page 187: Engine Heater

    Driving and Operating 15 seconds. Wait at least Warning 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to Improper use of the heater cord cool down. When the engine or an extension cord can damage starts, let go of the button and the cord and may result in the accelerator.

  • Page 188: Shifting Into Park

    Driving and Operating away from moving engine Shifting Into Park Warning (Continued) parts. If you do not it could be (Automatic Transmission) damaged. it overheat and cause a fire, 1. Hold the brake pedal down and The length of time the heater should property damage, electric set the parking brake.

  • Page 189: Shifting Out Of Park

    Driving and Operating button on the shift lever. If you can, Shifting out of Park Warning (Continued) it means that the shift lever was not (Automatic Transmission) fully locked into P (Park). It is dangerous to get out of the This vehicle is equipped with a shift Torque Lock (Automatic vehicle if the shift lever is not fully...

  • Page 190: Parking Over Things That Burn

    Driving and Operating 4. Move the shift lever to the wheels toward the curb for a See Shifting Into Park (Automatic desired position. downhill slope, or away from the Transmission) 0 187 and Engine Exhaust 0 190. curb for an uphill slope. Once the If still unable to shift out of P (Park): shift lever has been placed into gear For vehicles with pushbutton start,...

  • Page 191: Engine Exhaust

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

  • Page 192: Automatic Transmission

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

  • Page 193: Manual Mode

    Driving and Operating Operating Modes Warning (Continued) Caution The transmission may operate in a lower gear than normal to improve firmly on the brake pedal, the A transmission hot message may vehicle performance. The engine vehicle could move very rapidly. display if the automatic speed may be higher and there may You could lose control and hit...

  • Page 194: Manual Transmission

    Driving and Operating climbing hills to stay in gear longer Manual Transmission or to downshift for more power or engine braking. The transmission will only allow you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute (rpm): The transmission will not automatically shift to the next higher gear if the vehicle speed...
  • Page 195 Driving and Operating 2 (Second). Slowly let up on the lever, and shift into R (Reverse). Let Caution (Continued) clutch pedal as you press the up on the clutch pedal slowly while accelerator pedal. pressing the accelerator pedal. shifting with the accelerator to To stop, let up on the accelerator avoid revving the engine and Caution...
  • Page 196 Driving and Operating Up-Shift Light Brakes Caution Antilock Brake A transmission hot message may display if the manual transmission System (ABS) fluid is too hot. Driving at high This vehicle has an Antilock Brake speed under this condition can System (ABS), an advanced damage the vehicle.

  • Page 197: Parking Brake

    Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it Using ABS With the brake pedal applied, pull becomes necessary to slam on the up firmly on the parking brake Do not pump the brakes. Just hold brakes and continue braking to handle without pressing the release the brake pedal down firmly and let avoid a sudden obstacle, a...

  • Page 198: Ride Control Systems

    Driving and Operating Driving with the parking brake brake pedal is released or brake Ride Control Systems applied will cause a warning chime pedal pressure is quickly to sound an a DIC message to decreased. Traction Control/ display. Release the parking brake Electronic Stability Hill Start Assist (HSA) or stop the vehicle.
  • Page 199 Driving and Operating vehicle wheel brakes to assist the 2. Turn the engine off and wait driver in keeping the vehicle on the 15 seconds. intended path. 3. Start the engine. If cruise control is being used and Drive the vehicle. If comes on TCS or StabiliTrak begins to limit and stays on, the vehicle may need...
  • Page 200 Driving and Operating To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, Cruise Control Caution press and hold until the traction If the vehicle is equipped with cruise off light and StabiliTrak OFF light Do not repeatedly brake or control, a speed of about 40 km/h come on and stay on in the accelerate heavily when TCS is (25 mph) or more can be maintained...
  • Page 201 Driving and Operating See Traction Control/Electronic RES/+ : If there is a set speed in 4. Take your foot off the Stability Control 0 197. If a collision memory, move the thumbwheel up accelerator pedal. alert occurs when cruise control is briefly to resume to that speed or The cruise control indicator on the activated, cruise control is...
  • Page 202 Driving and Operating To increase the vehicle speed in The speedometer reading can be speed down. If the brake pedal is small increments, move the displayed in either English or metric applied, cruise control will thumbwheel up toward RES/+ units. See Driver Information Center disengage.

  • Page 203: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driving and Operating Driver Assistance Rear Vision Camera Location Warning Systems The camera(s) do not display children, pedestrians, bicyclists, Rear Vision crossing traffic, animals, or any Camera (RVC) other object outside of the cameras field of view, below the If equipped, the RVC may help the bumper, or under the vehicle.

  • Page 204: Parking Assist

    Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Parking Assist Seem to Work Properly If equipped, Rear Parking Assist The RVC system may not work (RPA) assists the driver with parking properly or display a clear image if: and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse).
  • Page 205 Driving and Operating How the System Works When the System Does Not PARK ASSIST OFF : If the RPA system does not activate due to a Seem to Work Properly RPA comes on automatically when temporary condition, the message the shift lever is moved into The following messages may be displays on the DIC.
  • Page 206 Driving and Operating Forward Collision Alert objects. FCA will not detect another Warning (Continued) vehicle ahead until it is completely (FCA) System in the driving lane. bridges, construction barrels, If equipped, the FCA system may or other objects. Be ready to take help to avoid or reduce the harm Warning action and apply the brakes.
  • Page 207 Driving and Operating Collision Alert Selecting the Alert Timing Cleaning the System The Collision Alert control is on the If the FCA system does not seem to steering wheel. Press COLLISION operate properly, cleaning the ALERT to set the alert timing to far, outside of the windshield in front of medium, near or off.
  • Page 208 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Seem To Work Properly Detect lane markings under camera sensors clean and in The system may not detect lanes as poor weather or visibility good repair. Do not use LDW in well when there are: conditions.
  • Page 209 Driving and Operating Fuel posted octane rating of less than 87, Caution (Continued) as this may cause engine knock and GM recommends the use of TOP will lower fuel economy. (MMT), which can damage TIER detergent gasoline to keep the Prohibited Fuels the emissions control engine cleaner and reduce engine...

  • Page 210: Filling The Tank

    Driving and Operating may not pass a smog-check test. gasoline additive recommended by Warning (Continued) See Malfunction Indicator Lamp General Motors. It is available at (Check Engine Light) 0 113. If this your dealer. Keep children away from occurs, return to your authorized the fuel pump and never let Filling the Tank dealer for diagnosis.

  • Page 211: Filling A Portable Fuel Container

    Driving and Operating The fuel cap is behind a hinged fuel When replacing the fuel cap, turn it Caution (Continued) door on the passenger side of the clockwise until it clicks. Make sure vehicle. the cap is fully installed. The indicator lamp to light, and could diagnostic system can determine if To remove the fuel cap, turn it...

  • Page 212: Trailer Towing

    Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Conversions and Warning (Continued) Add-Ons General Towing Place the container on the ground. Information Add-On Electrical Place the nozzle inside the Equipment The vehicle is neither designed nor fill opening of the container intended to tow a trailer. before dispensing fuel, and Warning keep it in contact with the fill...
  • Page 213 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 214 Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Starter Switch Check ..235 Wheels and Tires Automatic Transmission Shift Tires ......250 Lock Control Function All-Season Tires .

  • Page 215: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care Jump Starting General Information California Proposition Jump Starting - North 65 Warning For service and parts needs, visit America ..... 276 your dealer.

  • Page 216: California Perchlorate Materials Requirements

    Vehicle Care California Perchlorate Damage to suspension components Vehicle Checks caused by modifying vehicle height Materials Requirements outside of factory settings will not be Doing Your Own Certain types of automotive covered by the vehicle warranty. Service Work applications, such as airbag Damage to vehicle components initiators, seat belt pretensioners, resulting from modifications or the...
  • Page 217 Vehicle Care Keep a record with all parts receipts 1. Pull the hood release handle and list the mileage and the date of inside the vehicle. It is located any service work performed. See on the lower left side of the Maintenance Records 0 304.
  • Page 218 Vehicle Care must click into place when returning it to the retainer to prevent hood damage. 2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches. Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary.
  • Page 219 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 1.4L L4 Engine...
  • Page 220 Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 225. 2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0 221. 3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0 227. 4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0 221. 5. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
  • Page 221 Vehicle Care 1.8L L4 Engine...

  • Page 222: Engine Oil

    Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 225. Engine Oil 2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See To ensure proper engine Engine Oil 0 221. performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. 3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of Following these simple, but View).
  • Page 223 Vehicle Care If a low oil Driver Information Center When to Add Engine Oil Caution (Continued) (DIC) message displays, check the oil level. have an oil level above the Follow these guidelines: operating range, i.e., the engine has so much oil that the oil level To get an accurate reading, park gets above the upper mark that the vehicle on level ground.

  • Page 224: Engine Oil Life System

    Vehicle Care Specification Cold Temperature Operation: In an your skin for very long. Clean your area of extreme cold, where the skin and nails with soap and water, Ask for and use engine oils that temperature falls below 29 °C or a good hand cleaner.

  • Page 225: Automatic Transmission Fluid

    Vehicle Care the oil life system to work properly, since the last oil change. Be careful not to reset the oil life the system must be reset every time Remember to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time the oil is changed.

  • Page 226: Manual Transmission Fluid

    Vehicle Care Change the fluid at the intervals When to Check and What When to Inspect the Engine Air listed in Maintenance Schedule to Use Cleaner/Filter 0 292, and be sure to use the fluid The common hydraulic clutch and For intervals on changing and listed in Recommended Fluids and brake master cylinder fluid reservoir...
  • Page 227 Vehicle Care To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ Warning filter: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires.

  • Page 228: Cooling System

    Vehicle Care Cooling System Warning The cooling system allows the Do not touch heater or radiator engine to maintain the correct hoses, or other engine parts. working temperature. They can be very hot and can burn you. Do not run the engine if there is a leak;...
  • Page 229 Vehicle Care What to Use Helps keep the proper engine Checking Coolant temperature. The vehicle must be on a level Warning surface when checking the coolant Caution level. Plain water, or other liquids such It is normal to see coolant moving in Do not use anything other than a as alcohol, can boil before the the upper coolant hose return line...
  • Page 230 Vehicle Care If coolant is visible but the coolant Warning Caution level is not at or above the mark pointed to, add a 50/50 mixture of Plain water, or other liquids such Failure to follow the specific clean drinkable water and as alcohol, can boil before the coolant fill procedure could cause DEX-COOL coolant.

  • Page 231: Engine Overheating

    Vehicle Care 5. Replace the pressure cap tightly. Check the level in the coolant surge tank when the cooling system has cooled down. If the coolant is not at the proper level, repeat Steps 1 1.4L Engine Shown, 1.8L Engine 3 and reinstall the pressure cap.
  • Page 232 Vehicle Care If the decision is made to lift the 2. Turn the heater on to the Warning (Continued) hood, make sure the vehicle is highest temperature and to the parked on a level surface. highest fan speed. Open the cap, even a little, can cause them windows as necessary.

  • Page 233: Washer Fluid

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

  • Page 234: Brake Fluid

    Vehicle Care Replacing Brake System Parts Checking Brake Fluid Caution Place the vehicle in P (Park) or Always replace brake system parts Neutral with the parking brake with new, approved replacement Continuing to drive with worn-out applied if equipped with a manual parts.
  • Page 235 Vehicle Care installed. Add or remove fluid, as What to Add Battery - North America necessary, only when work is done Use only GM approved DOT 3 The original equipment battery is on the brake/clutch hydraulic brake fluid from a clean, sealed maintenance free.

  • Page 236: Starter Switch Check

    Vehicle Care See California Proposition Starter Switch Check For manual transmission 65 Warning 0 214 and the back vehicles, put the shift lever in cover. Neutral, push the clutch pedal Warning down halfway, and try to start Vehicle Storage the engine. The vehicle should When you are doing this start only when the clutch inspection, the vehicle could...

  • Page 237: Mechanism Check

    Vehicle Care 2. Apply the parking brake. Be On all Key Access vehicles, the N (Neutral), slowly remove foot ready to apply the regular ignition key should come out only pressure from the regular brake brake immediately if the vehicle when the ignition is off.
  • Page 238 Vehicle Care 1. Pull the wiper arm a short Caution distance away from the glass (1). Allowing the wiper arm to touch 2. Pull the blade out from the windshield when no wiper the arm (2). blade is installed could damage the windshield.
  • Page 239 Vehicle Care Gas Strut(s) Caution This vehicle is equipped with gas Do not apply tape or hang any strut(s) to provide assistance in objects from gas struts. Also do lifting and holding open the hood/ not push down or pull on gas trunk/liftgate system in full open position.

  • Page 240: Headlamp Aiming

    Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamps and Front Turn Signal 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 241 Vehicle Care 2. For the driver side bulb, 7. Reconnect the wiring harness 2. Remove the turn signal lamp remove the windshield washer connector. bulb socket from the headlamp bottle filler neck by turning it assembly by turning 8. Install the headlamp bulb one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
  • Page 242 Vehicle Care Taillamps, Turn Signal, 5. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. Stoplamps, and Back-Up 6. Install a new bulb into the bulb Lamps socket. 7. Install the bulb socket into the taillamp assembly by turning it clockwise. 8.

  • Page 243: License Plate Lamp

    Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp 2. Bulb Electrical System 3. Lamp Assembly Electrical System To replace one of these bulbs: Overload 1. Push the left end of the lamp assembly toward the right. The vehicle has fuses and circuit 2. Turn the lamp assembly down breakers to protect against an to remove it.

  • Page 244: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Vehicle Care Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Fuses of the same amperage can be temporarily borrowed from Breakers An electrical overload may cause another fuse location, if a fuse goes the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are out.
  • Page 245 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Caution Antilock brake Spilling liquid on any electrical system valve component on the vehicle may Sunroof damage it. Always keep the Rear fog lamp covers on any electrical component. Exterior rearview mirror/Power window switch To access the fuses, press the clips together, and lift the cover.
  • Page 246 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Fuses Front heated seats Engine control module SAI pump Fuel system control module 1 Air conditioning Electric clutch vacuum pump Canister vent Transmission Start Washer control module Fuel pump * = If equipped Horn Engine control Relays...
  • Page 247 Vehicle Care 1.4L Engine Relays Usage Mini Fuses Usage RLY 14 High-beam Antilock brake headlamps system valve RLY 15 Cooling fan K1 Sunroof Rear fog lamp * = If equipped Exterior rearview mirror/Power window switch Automatic occupant sensing/ROS Passive entry/ Passive start Regulated voltage control...
  • Page 248 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Fuses Front heated seats Engine control module Cooling fan K5 Fuel system control module 1 Air conditioning Electric clutch vacuum pump Canister vent Transmission Start Washer control module Engine control * = If equipped Horn module 5...

  • Page 249: Instrument Panel Fuse Block

    Vehicle Care * = If equipped Fuses Usage DLIS Discrete logic Instrument Panel Fuse ignition switch Block Data link connector Sensing and diagnostic module L/GATE Liftgate Rear power WNDW window REAR BCM8 Body control module 8 BCM7 Body control module 7 BCM6 Body control The instrument panel fuse block is...
  • Page 250 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Relays Usage BCM1 Body control IPC/AOS Instrument panel RUN RELAY Run relay module 1 cluster/Automatic L/GATE Liftgate relay occupant sensing Instrument panel RELAY display cluster IRAP RELAY IRAP relay SPARE TELEMATICS Telematics RAP/ACCY Retained TRAILER2 Trailer hitch 2 PAS/SBSA...

  • Page 251: Wheels And Tires

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

  • Page 252: Winter Tires

    Vehicle Care All-Season Tires Winter Tires Winter tires with the same speed rating as the original equipment tires This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not originally may not be available for H, V, W, Y, all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires.

  • Page 253: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling (2) TPC Spec (Tire Caution Performance Criteria Useful information about a tire is Specification) Original High performance summer tires molded into its sidewall. The equipment tires designed to have rubber compounds that lose examples show a typical GM's specific tire performance flexibility and may develop passenger vehicle tire and a...
  • Page 254 Vehicle Care week of the year 2010 would (7) Maximum Cold Inflation road tire has lost air and gone have a four-digit DOT date Load Limit Maximum load that flat. If the vehicle has a compact of 0310. can be carried and the spare tire, see Compact Spare maximum pressure needed to Tire 0 275 and If a Tire Goes...

  • Page 255: Tire Designations

    Vehicle Care information on tire pressure and Tire Designations (3) Aspect Ratio A two-digit inflation see Tire Pressure number that indicates the tire Tire Size 0 257. height-to-width measurements. For example, if the tire size The following is an example of a (6) Tire Size A combination of aspect ratio is 60, as shown in...

  • Page 256: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    Vehicle Care Tire Terminology and Bead The tire bead contains Department of Transportation steel wires wrapped by steel (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety Definitions cords that hold the tire onto Standards. The DOT code Air Pressure The amount of the rim. includes the Tire Identification air inside the tire pressing Number (TIN), an alphanumeric...
  • Page 257 Vehicle Care Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire Normal Occupant Weight tire inflation pressure as shown tire used on light duty trucks and number of occupants a vehicle on the tire placard. some multipurpose passenger is designed to seat multiplied by See Tire Pressure 0 257 and vehicles.

  • Page 258: Tire Pressure

    Vehicle Care Treadwear Indicators Narrow Vehicle Maximum Load on the Caution bands, sometimes called wear Tire Load on an individual tire bars, that show across the tread due to curb weight, accessory Neither tire underinflation nor of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/ weight, occupant weight, and overinflation is good.

  • Page 259: Tire Pressure Monitor System

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

  • Page 260: Tire Pressure Monitor Operation

    Vehicle Care tire inflation pressure label, you not reached the level to trigger alternate tires and wheels allow the should determine the proper tire illumination of the TPMS low tire TPMS to continue to function inflation pressure for those tires.) pressure telltale.
  • Page 261 Vehicle Care A Tire and Loading Information label TPMS Malfunction Light shows the size of the original The TPMS will not function properly equipment tires and the correct if one or more of the TPMS sensors inflation pressure for the tires when are missing or inoperable.
  • Page 262 Vehicle Care sensor matching process. See TPMS Sensor Matching tire/wheel positions. If it takes "TPMS Sensor Matching longer, the matching process stops Process Process" later in this section. and must be restarted. Each TPMS sensor has a unique One or more TPMS sensors are The TPMS sensor matching identification code.

  • Page 263: Tire Inspection

    Vehicle Care A message requesting identification code has been The tread or sidewall is acceptance of the process may matched to the driver side rear cracked, cut, or snagged display. tire, and the TPMS sensor deep enough to show cord or matching process is no longer fabric.
  • Page 264 Vehicle Care rotation, check the wheel the tires have been rotated. Lightly coat the center of the alignment. See Tire Pressure 0 257 and wheel hub with wheel bearing See When It Is Time for New Vehicle Load Limits 0 177. grease after a wheel change or Tires 0 263 and Wheel tire rotation to prevent corrosion...

  • Page 265: Buying New Tires

    Vehicle Care Treadwear indicators are one way to Vehicle Storage GM strongly recommends tell when it is time for new tires. buying tires with the same TPC Tires age when stored normally Treadwear indicators appear when Spec rating. mounted on a parked vehicle. Park the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) a vehicle that will be stored for at GM's exclusive TPC Spec...
  • Page 266 Vehicle Care replaced at the same time. If the vehicle tires must be Warning If proper rotation and replaced with a tire that does not maintenance have been done, have a TPC Spec number, make Mixing tires of different sizes, all four tires should wear out at sure they are the same size, brands, or types may cause...

  • Page 267: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Vehicle Care Different Size Tires and nominal rim diameters of Warning (Continued) 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), Wheels or to some limited-production developed for the vehicle, and If wheels or tires are installed that tires. have them properly installed by a are a different size than the original GM certified technician.

  • Page 268: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance

    Vehicle Care Treadwear specified government test passenger car tires must meet surfaces of asphalt and under the Federal Motor Safety The treadwear grade is a concrete. A tire marked C may Standard No. 109. Grades B and comparative rating based on the have poor traction performance.

  • Page 269: Wheel Replacement

    Vehicle Care the left or right, depending on the Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel Used Replacement Wheels crown of the road and/or other road nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor surface variations such as troughs System (TPMS) sensors with new Warning or ruts, is normal.

  • Page 270: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Vehicle Care the accelerator pedal and grip the Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, and then control and a crash. Use another of the front axle. Do not use gently brake to a stop, well off the type of traction device only if its chains on the tires of the rear road, if possible.
  • Page 271 Vehicle Care When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Warning (Continued) Warning use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of tire service center repair or Changing a tire can be the wheel blocks (1), if equipped. replace the flat tire as soon as dangerous.

  • Page 272: Tire Changing

    Vehicle Care Tire Changing To access the spare tire and tools: Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Open the trunk or liftgate. Removing the Spare Tire and See Trunk (Sedan) 0 41 or 1. Do a safety check before Tools Liftgate (Hatchback) 0 43.
  • Page 273 Vehicle Care 4. Place the jack at the position Warning (Continued) marked with a half circle. you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Warning Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can 3.
  • Page 274 Vehicle Care 8. Turn the wheel nuts 13. Lower the vehicle by turning counterclockwise to the wheel wrench remove them. counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 9. Remove the flat tire. Warning Warning Wheel nuts that are improperly or Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the incorrectly tightened can cause parts to which it is fastened, can the wheels to become loose or...
  • Page 275 Vehicle Care If the vehicle is a sedan the flat Caution Caution tire should be against the back of the rear seats. Improperly tightened wheel nuts Wheel covers will not fit on the If the vehicle is a hatchback can lead to brake pulsation and vehicle's compact spare.

  • Page 276: Compact Spare Tire

    Vehicle Care Storing the Compact Spare Tire Stop as soon as possible and check and Tools that the spare tire is correctly inflated after being installed on the Reverse the instructions for vehicle. The compact spare tire is removing the spare tire and tools to designed for temporary use only.

  • Page 277: Jump Starting

    Vehicle Care Jump Starting Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) Jump Starting - North with guide rails. The compact HANDLING. For more information spare can get caught on the rails go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ America which can damage the tire, wheel, passenger-vehicle. For more information about the and other parts of the vehicle.
  • Page 278 Vehicle Care The jump start negative post and 3. Set the parking brake firmly Caution positive post are on the discharged and put the shift lever in battery on the driver side of the P (Park) with an automatic Ignoring these steps could result vehicle.
  • Page 279 Vehicle Care 10. Try to start the vehicle that had Warning Warning the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it An electric fan can start up even Fans or other moving engine probably needs service. when the engine is not running parts can injure you badly.

  • Page 280: Towing The Vehicle

    Vehicle Care Towing the Vehicle vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the Caution ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly. Incorrectly towing a disabled Here are some important things to vehicle may cause damage.
  • Page 281 Vehicle Care fuse from the instrument panel Caution fuse block. See Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0 248. Use of a shield mounted in front 5. For keyless vehicles, to of the vehicle grille could restrict prevent the battery from airflow and cause damage to the draining while the vehicle is transmission.
  • Page 282 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing from the Front 5. Clamp the steering wheel in a Caution straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for If 105 km/h (65 mph) is exceeded towing. while towing the vehicle, it could 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. be damaged.

  • Page 283: 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 284 Vehicle Care Finish Care The bright metal moldings on the Caution vehicle are aluminum, chrome or Application of aftermarket clearcoat stainless steel. To prevent damage, sealant/wax materials is not Machine compounding or always follow these cleaning recommended. If painted surfaces aggressive polishing on a instructions: are damaged, see your dealer to...
  • Page 285 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 286 Vehicle Care can be removed by rubbing with a Caution Caution (Continued) clean cloth. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 302. Chrome wheels and other chrome brushes. Damage could occur Tires trim may be damaged if the and the repairs would not be vehicle is not washed after driving covered by the vehicle warranty.

  • Page 287: Interior Care

    Vehicle Care Body Component Lubrication Sheet Metal Damage Interior Care Lubricate all key lock cylinders, If the vehicle is damaged and To prevent dirt particle abrasions, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the requires sheet metal repair or regularly clean the vehicle's interior. steel fuel door hinges, unless the replacement, make sure the body Immediately remove any soils.
  • Page 288 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 289 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 290: 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 291 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 292: General Information

    Service and Maintenance Service and General Information changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance items like Maintenance Your vehicle is an important tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper investment. This section describes blades. the required maintenance for the vehicle. Follow this schedule to help General Information Caution protect against major repair...

  • Page 293: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance have your dealer perform these Mainly driven in heavy city traffic Maintenance services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. in hot weather Schedule Proper vehicle maintenance helps to Mainly driven in hilly or keep the vehicle in good working mountainous terrain Owner Checks and Services condition, improves fuel economy,...
  • Page 294 Service and Maintenance Engine Oil Change Check engine oil level and oil Inspect engine air cleaner filter. life percentage. If needed, See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter When a % CHANGE message change engine oil and filter, and 0 225. displays in the DIC, have the engine reset oil life system.
  • Page 295 Service and Maintenance Check automatic transmission shift lock control function. See Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 0 235. Check ignition transmission lock. See Ignition Transmission Lock Check 0 236. Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check 0 236.
  • Page 296 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 297 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services - Normal excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent (6) If equipped with an automatic passenger compartment air filter transmission, replace brake fluid replacement may be needed if...
  • Page 298 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 299 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services Services - Severe excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. (1) Or every two years, whichever Severe Commercial Use comes first.

  • Page 300: Maintenance And Care

    Service and Maintenance Additional To avoid break-down or failure to Trained dealer technicians have start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Maintenance and Care battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and recommend quality parts Trained dealer technicians have Your vehicle is an important engineered for the vehicle.
  • Page 301 Service and Maintenance Lamps of leaking, blown seals, information on how to clean and or damage, and can advise protect the vehicle s interior and Properly working headlamps, when service is needed. exterior, see Interior Care 0 286 and taillamps, and brake lamps are Exterior Care 0 282.
  • Page 302 Service and Maintenance Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view. Signs of wear include streaking, skipping across the windshield, and worn or split rubber. Trained dealer technicians can check the wiper blades and replace them when needed.

  • Page 303: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

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

  • Page 304: 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. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 96950990 A3229C Engine Oil Filter 25195785 PF2263G Passenger Compartment Air Filter...

  • Page 305: 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 306: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Identification There may be a label on the inside Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the spare tire well in the trunk Vehicle Identification that contains the following Number (VIN) ....305 information: Service Parts Identification Label .

  • Page 307: Technical Data

    Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 302 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 308 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 1.4L L4 LUV Automatic and Manual 0.60 0.70 mm (0.024 0.028 in) 1.8L L4 LUW Automatic and Manual 0.60 0.70 mm (0.024 0.028 in) 1.8L L4 LWE Automatic and Manual 0.60 0.70 mm (0.024 0.028 in)

  • Page 309: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 1.8L L4 Engine (with Air Conditioning) 1.4L L4 Engine 1.8L L4 Engine (without Air Conditioning)
  • Page 310 Privacy Procedure ....309 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns Vehicle Data Recording and Customer Assistance with the sales transaction or the Privacy .

  • Page 311: Customer Information

    You may contact the BBB Auto Line further help, in the U.S., call the Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free Chevrolet Customer Assistance dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at Center at 1-800-222-1020. In...

  • Page 312: Customer Assistance Offices

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

  • Page 313: Online Owner Center

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

  • Page 314: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program

    Calling for Assistance General Motors North America and equipment required for the vehicle, Chevrolet reserve the right to make When calling Roadside Assistance, such as hand controls or a any changes or discontinue the have the following information...
  • Page 315 150 km from where your trip was Services Not Included in Road or Highway: Tow to the started to qualify. Roadside Assistance nearest Chevrolet dealer for Pre-authorization, original warranty service, or if the vehicle detailed receipts, and a copy of Impound towing caused by was in a crash and cannot be the repair orders are required.

  • Page 316: Courtesy Transportation Program

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

  • Page 317: Collision Damage Repair

    Customer Information and be supported by original Additional Program Collision Parts receipts. See your dealer for Information Genuine GM Collision parts are new information. parts made with the same materials All program options, such as shuttle and construction methods as the Courtesy Rental Vehicle service, may not be available at parts with which the vehicle was...
  • Page 318 Customer Information Aftermarket collision parts are also Insuring the Vehicle parts. Read the lease carefully, as available. These are made by you may be charged at the end of Protect your investment in the GM companies other than GM and may the lease for poor quality repairs.

  • Page 319: Service Publications Ordering Information

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

  • Page 320: Radio Frequency Statement

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

  • Page 321: Reporting Safety Defects

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

  • Page 322: Vehicle Data

    Customer Information Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to Note record, in certain crash or near The vehicle has a number of...
  • Page 323 Customer Information GM will not access these data or OnStar Terms and Conditions and share it with others except: with the Privacy Statement on the OnStar consent of the vehicle owner or, website. if the vehicle is leased, with the See OnStar Additional Information consent of the lessee;...

  • Page 324: Onstar Overview

    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 ... . . 323 The OnStar system status light is OnStar Services next to the OnStar buttons.

  • Page 325: Onstar

    OnStar Receive Roadside Assistance. OnStar Services Make a call, end a call, Manage Wi-Fi Settings, or answer an incoming call. if equipped. Emergency Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling Press to get a priority connection Emergency Services require an voice commands. to an OnStar Advisor available 24/ active, OnStar service plan 7 to: (excludes Basic Plan).
  • Page 326 OnStar Security Navigation Cancel Route 1. Press . System responds: If equipped, OnStar provides these OnStar navigation requires a services: specific OnStar service plan. OnStar ready, then a tone. With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, 2. Say Cancel route. System to receive Turn-by-Turn Press OnStar Advisors can use GPS to responds: Do you want to...
  • Page 327 OnStar Get My Destination Connections devices can be connected. A data plan is required. Use the in-vehicle 1. Press . System responds: The following OnStar services help controls only when it is safe to OnStar ready, then a tone. with staying connected. do so.
  • Page 328 Download the myChevrolet mobile Functionality of the Voice Command Connect with Chevrolet on social app to compatible Apple and button may vary by vehicle and media. Android smartphones. Chevrolet region.
  • Page 329 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 330 OnStar OnStar Additional After change in ownership and Advanced Vehicle Diagnostics, at 90 days. Remote Services, Roadside Information Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Transferring Service Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling OnStar Smart Driver are available on most vehicles. Not Press to request account transfer all OnStar services are available OnStar Smart Driver provides eligibility information.
  • Page 331 OnStar information about the vehicle cannot Find a hotel, restaurant, etc., Warranty work unless GPS signals are that meets accessibility needs. OnStar equipment may be available, unobstructed, and Provide directions to the closest warranted as part of the vehicle compatible with the OnStar hospital or pharmacy in urgent warranty.
  • Page 332 OnStar around airports; in tunnels and Unable to Connect to OnStar Vehicle Software Updates underpasses; or in an area with Message OnStar or GM may remotely deliver very dense trees. If GPS signals software updates or changes to the If there is limited cellular coverage are not available, the OnStar vehicle without further notice or or the cellular network has reached...
  • Page 333 OnStar consent to these software updates libcurl and unzip and for other third COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE or changes and agreement that party software please see http:// LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, either OnStar or GM may remotely opensource.lge.com/index DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, deliver them to the vehicle.
  • Page 334 OnStar For the purposes of this copyright Permission is granted to anyone to 3. Altered versions including, but and license, Info-ZIP is defined as use this software for any purpose, not limited to, ports to new the following set of individuals: including commercial applications, operating systems, existing and to alter it and redistribute it...
  • Page 335 OnStar 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 336 Index Index Airbag System (cont'd) When Should an Airbag Accessories and Inflate? ......70 Modifications ....215 Where Are the Airbags? .

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    Index Assistance Program, Bluetooth Audio ....150 California (cont'd) Roadside ..... . 313 Brake Perchlorate Materials Audio...
  • Page 338 Index Child Restraints (cont'd) Control Lower Anchors and Tethers Traction and Electronic Damage Repair, Collision ..316 for Children ....86 Stability .
  • Page 339 Index Driving (cont'd) Engine (cont'd) Fluid (cont'd) Heater ......186 Loss of Control ....173 Washer .
  • Page 340 Index Fuses Headlamps Engine Compartment Fuse Aiming ......239 Ignition Positions ..181, 182 Block .
  • Page 341 Index Lighting (cont'd) Lights (cont'd) Illumination Control ... 135 Tire Pressure ....119 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..252 Lights Traction Control System Lamps...
  • Page 342 Index Maintenance Schedule (cont'd) Ordering Recommended Fluids and Service Publications ..318 Navigation Lubricants ....302 Outlets OnStar .
  • Page 343 Index Phone Radios Reporting Safety Defects Apple CarPlay and AM-FM Radio ....144 Canadian Government ..320 Android Auto .
  • Page 344 Index Seat Belts (cont'd) Service (cont'd) Start Assist, Hill ....197 Maintenance, General Care ......66 Start Vehicle, Remote .
  • Page 345 Index Tires (cont'd) Turn and Lane-Change Wheel Alignment and Tire Signals ......134 Tachometer ..... 110 Balance .
  • Page 346 Index Vehicle Care Windows (cont'd) Manual ......49 Tire Pressure ....257 Vehicle Data Recording and Power .
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