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Chevrolet 2011 Traverse Owner's Manual

Chevrolet 2011 Traverse Owner's Manual

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  • Page 131: Table Of Contents

    Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls ..5-2 Horn ......5-5 Windshield Wiper/Washer .

  • Page 132: Controls

    Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) ....5-41 Universal Remote System Universal Remote System . . . 5-48 Universal Remote System Programming ....5-48 Universal Remote System Operation .
  • Page 133 (Next / Previous): Press to select preset or favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD/DVD, or to select tracks and ® navigate folders on an iPod USB device. To select preset or favorite radio stations: Press and release to go to the next or previous radio station stored as a preset or favorite.
  • Page 134 Instruments and Controls To navigate folders on an iPod or USB device for vehicles with a navigation system: 1. Go to the Music Navigator by first touching the center touch screen folder button in the main audio page. 2. While in Music Navigator, select the folder/artist/genre/category, etc.

  • Page 135: Horn

    Horn Press near the horn symbols or press on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Windshield Wiper/Washer The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Turn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers.

  • Page 136: Rear Window Wiper

    Instruments and Controls Rear Window Wiper/ Washer The rear wiper and rear wash button is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system. (Rear Wiper): Press to turn the rear wiper on and off. The wiper speed cannot be changed. (Wash): Press to spray washer fluid on the rear window.
  • Page 137 2. Find the vehicle's current location and variance zone number on the map. Zones 1 through 15 are available. 3. Press the set/reset button to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone. 4. Press the trip/fuel button until the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, is displayed in the DIC.

  • Page 138: Clock

    Instruments and Controls To calibrate the compass, use the following procedure: Compass Calibration Procedure 1. Before calibrating the compass, make sure the compass zone is set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is located. See Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure earlier in this section.

  • Page 139: Power Outlets

    To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the date default setting from month/day/year to day/month/year: 1. Press and then the pushbutton located under the forward arrow that displays on the radio screen until the time 12H (hour) and 24H (hour), and the date MM/DD (month and day) and DD/MM (day and...
  • Page 140 5-10 Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment. See Hanging heavy equipment from the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. The power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only, such as cell phone charge cords.

  • Page 141: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    The power outlet is not designed for and may not work properly, if the following are plugged in: Equipment with high initial peak wattage such as: compressor-driven refrigerators and electric power tools. Other equipment requiring an extremely stable power supply such as: microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor...

  • Page 142: Instrument Cluster

    5-12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Uplevel Shown, Metric Similar...

  • Page 143: Speedometer

    Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. This vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer. If the vehicle needs a new odometer installed, the new one is set to the mileage of the old odometer.

  • Page 144: Engine Coolant Temperature

    5-14 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge English Metric This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gauge pointer moves into the red area, it means that the engine coolant has overheated. If the vehicle has been operated under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible.

  • Page 145: Safety Belt Reminders

    Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light The driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster. When the engine is started this light and the chime come on and stay on for several seconds to remind the driver to fasten the safety belt.

  • Page 146: Passenger Airbag Status

    5-16 Instruments and Controls The airbag readiness light comes on and stay on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. Then the light turns off. WARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly.

  • Page 147: Charging System Light

    WARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See for more information, including important safety information.
  • Page 148 5-18 Instruments and Controls If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on and stays on while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent.
  • Page 149 The following may correct an emissions system malfunction: Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See . The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.

  • Page 150: Brake System Warning

    5-20 Instruments and Controls The vehicle may not pass inspection if: The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running, or if the light does not come on when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN while the engine is off. The critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the...

  • Page 151: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    WARNING The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service.

  • Page 152: Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light

    5-22 Instruments and Controls ® StabiliTrak Indicator Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the StabiliTrak system and the vehicle might need service.

  • Page 153: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there may be a problem with the TPMS. The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle.

  • Page 154: High-Beam On Light

    5-24 Instruments and Controls High-Beam On Light The high-beam on light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. for more information. Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off.
  • Page 155 The outside air temperature and compass, if equipped, also display on the DIC when viewing the trip and fuel information. The outside air temperature automatically appears in the top right corner of the DIC display. If there is a problem with the system that controls the temperature display, the numbers will be replaced with dashes.
  • Page 156 5-26 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Information Menu Items (Vehicle Information): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: OIL LIFE Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. This display shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life.
  • Page 157 FRONT TIRES or REAR TIRES On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), the pressure for each tire can be viewed in the DIC. The tire pressure will be shown in either kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi). Press the vehicle information button until the DIC displays FRONT TIRES kPa (PSI) LEFT ##...
  • Page 158 5-28 Instruments and Controls To use the retroactive reset feature, press and hold the set/reset button for at least four seconds. The trip odometer will display the number of kilometers (km) or miles (mi) driven since the ignition was last turned on and the vehicle was moving.

  • Page 159: Buttons)

    TIMER Press the trip/fuel button until TIMER displays. This display can be used as a timer. To start the timer, press the set/ reset button while TIMER is displayed. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset, not including time the ignition is off.
  • Page 160 5-30 Instruments and Controls If your vehicle has DIC buttons, you can use the trip odometer reset stem to view the following displays: odometer and trip odometers. Trip Odometer Reset Stem Menu Items ODOMETER Press the trip odometer reset stem until ODOMETER displays.
  • Page 161 See CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON under . You should change the oil as soon as you can. See . In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See for more information.

  • Page 162: Vehicle Messages

    5-32 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another.

  • Page 163: Brake System Messages

    Brake System Messages SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM This message displays along with the brake system warning light if there is a problem with the brake system. See . If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display.

  • Page 164: Engine Cooling System

    5-34 Instruments and Controls RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the passenger side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again.

  • Page 165: Engine Oil Messages

    Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message. See information on how to reset the message.

  • Page 166: Key And Lock Messages

    5-36 Instruments and Controls TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message may display along with the check engine light on the instrument panel cluster if the vehicle's fuel cap is not tightened properly. See . Reinstall the fuel cap fully. See . The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.

  • Page 167: Messages

    PARK ASSIST OFF If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, after the vehicle has been started and shifted out of P (Park), this message displays to remind the driver that the URPA system has been turned off or to notify the driver that the system has turned itself off.

  • Page 168: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    5-38 Instruments and Controls Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the theft-deterrent system. The vehicle may or may not restart so you may want to take the vehicle to your dealer before turning off the engine.

  • Page 169: Transmission Messages

    The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Inflate the tires by adding air until the tire pressure is equal to the values shown on the Tire Loading Information label.

  • Page 170: Vehicle Reminder

    5-40 Instruments and Controls SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message displays if there is a problem with this system. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle after 30 seconds and check for the message on the DIC display.

  • Page 171: Vehicle Personalization

    Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting. Customization features can only be programmed to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting for two different drivers.
  • Page 172 5-42 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: ENGLISH (default): All messages will appear in English.
  • Page 173 DRIVER IN PARK: Only the driver's door will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park) . ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition. ALL IN PARK (default): All of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
  • Page 174 5-44 Instruments and Controls LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior lamps will flash when you press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
  • Page 175 NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle...
  • Page 176 5-46 Instruments and Controls PARK TILT MIRRORS If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select whether or not the outside mirror(s) will automatically tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). for more information. Press the customization button until PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on the DIC display.
  • Page 177 NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. MEMORY SEAT RECALL If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the remote memory seat recall feature.

  • Page 178: Universal Remote System

    5-48 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until FACTORY SETTINGS appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: RESTORE ALL (default): The customization features will be set to their factory default settings.
  • Page 179 Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote.
  • Page 180 5-50 Instruments and Controls 2. Hold the end of your hand-held transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to 3 inches) away from the Universal Home Remote buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. The hand-held transmitter was supplied by the manufacturer of your garage door opener receiver (motor head unit).
  • Page 181 7. Firmly press and release the Learn or Smart button. After you press this button, you will have 30 seconds to complete Step 8. 8. Immediately return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the Universal Home Remote button, selected in Step 3 to control the garage door, for two seconds, and then release it.

  • Page 182: Universal Remote System Operation

    5-52 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Operation Using Universal Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Remote button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Remote Buttons All programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or...

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