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1
Symbols
4
General Information
7
Instrument Panel
8
Initial Drive Information
10
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
10
Remote Vehicle Start
10
Door Locks
11
Trunk Release
11
Windows
11
Canceling A Remote Start
11
Seat Adjustments
12
Power Seats
13
Second Row Seats
14
Heated Seats
14
Lumbar Adjustment
14
Head Restraint Adjustment
15
Safety Belts
15
Sensing System For Passenger Airbag
15
Mirror Adjustment
16
Exterior Mirrors
16
Interior Mirror
16
Steering Wheel Adjustment
17
Interior Lighting
17
Dome Lamps
17
Reading Lamps
17
Exterior Lighting
18
Windshield Wiper/Washer
18
Climate Controls
19
Automatic Climate Control System
20
Vehicle Features
21
Transmission
21
Driver Shift Control (Dsc)
21
Radio
21
Storing A Favorite Station
22
Setting The Clock
22
Satellite Radio
23
Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input Or Usb Port)
23
Bluetooth
23
Steering Wheel Controls
24
Cruise Control
24
Driver Information Center (Dic)
25
Power Outlets
25
Vehicle Personalization
25
Performance And Maintenance
26
Traction Control System (Tcs)
26
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
26
Tire Pressure Monitor
26
Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
27
Engine Oil Life System
27
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
27
Driving For Better Fuel Economy
27
Onstar
29
Keys, Door And Windows
31
Keys
32
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Overview
32
Programming Transmitters To The Vehicle
34
Battery Replacement (Transmitter)
34
Remote Vehicle Start Procedure
35
Power Door Locks
37
Door Ajar Reminder
37
Delayed Locking
38
Automatic Door Locks
38
Lockout Protection
38
Doors
39
Trunk
39
Remote Trunk Release
40
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
40
Vehicle Security
41
Anti-Theft Alarm System
41
Immobilizer Operation
42
How To Turn Off The System Alarm
42
How To Detect A Tamper Conditions
42
Convex Mirrors
43
Power Mirrors
44
Heated Mirrors
44
Manual Rearview Mirror
44
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
44
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
45
Express-Down Window
46
Express-Up Window
46
Programming The Power Windows
46
Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature
47
Express Window Anti-Pinch Override
47
Window Lockout
47
Sunroof
48
Sun Visors
48
Seats And Restraints
51
Head Restraints
52
Reclining Seatbacks
55
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
56
Heated Front Seats
57
Power Reclining Seatbacks
57
Rear Seats Adjustments
58
Safety Belts Operation
59
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
63
Lap-Shoulder Belt
68
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
70
Safety Belt Pretensioners
70
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
71
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
73
Safety Belt Extender
73
Safety System Check
74
Safety Belt Care
74
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash
74
Airbag System
75
When Should An Airbag Inflate?
79
Passenger Sensing System
82
If The On Indicator Is Lit For A Child Restraint
84
If The Off Indicator Is Lit For An Adult-Size Occupant
85
Servicing The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
86
Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
87
Airbag System Check
88
Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash
88
Child Restraints
89
Child Restraint Systems
93
Securing An Add-On Child Restraint In The Vehicle
94
Configurations For Use Of Child Restraints
97
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch System)
98
Lower Anchor And Top Tether Anchor Locations
99
Top Tether Anchor
99
Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
101
Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
105
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
105
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
107
Storage Compartments
111
Instrument Panel Storage
111
Cupholders
111
Front Storage
112
Center Console Storage
113
Instruments And Controls
115
Horn
117
Compass Operation
118
Compass Calibration
118
Clock
119
Compass Variance
119
To Set The Time
119
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current
121
Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
122
Instrument Cluster
123
Speedometer
124
Odometer/Trip Odometer
124
Tachometer
124
Fuel Gauge
124
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
125
Safety Belt Reminders
126
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light
126
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
126
Airbag Readiness Light
127
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
127
Charging System Light
129
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
129
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
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Brake System Warning Light
132
Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light
133
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)/Traction Control System (Tcs)
133
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
134
Tire Pressure Light
134
Engine Oil Pressure Light
135
Information Displays
136
High-Beam On Light
136
Security Light
136
Cruise Control Light
136
Information Modes
137
Outside Air Temperature
137
Fuel Range
138
Av (Average) Speed
138
Oil Life
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Mpg (L/100 Km) Avg (Average)
138
Vehicle Messages
139
Brake System Messages
140
Cruise Control Messages
140
Engine Oil Messages
140
Engine Power Messages
140
Fuel System Messages
141
Key And Lock Messages
141
Ride Control System Messages
141
Lamp Messages
141
Airbag System Messages
143
Service Vehicle Messages
143
Tire Messages
143
Vehicle Reminder Messages
144
Washer Fluid Messages
144
Entering Personalization Menu
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Personalization Menu Modes
145
Units
145
Remote Start
145
Lock Horn
145
Unlock Horn
146
Light Flash
146
Delay Lock
146
Auto Unlk (Unlock)
147
Unlk (Unlock)
147
Ext (Exterior) Lights
147
Language
148
Exiting Personalization Menu
148
Lighting
149
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
150
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
150
Flash-To-Pass
150
Automatic Headlamp System
151
Delayed Headlamps
151
Hazard Warning Flashers
152
Turn And Lane-Change Signals
152
Fog Lamps
152
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
153
Entry/Exit Lighting
153
Parade Dimming
154
Battery Load Management
154
Battery Power Protection
155
Infotainment System
157
Using The Radio
160
Setting The Tone (Bass/Treble)
161
Adjusting The Speakers (Balance/Fade)
162
Am-Fm Radio
163
Radio Messages
163
Radio Data System (Rds)
163
Auto Text
163
Finding A Station
164
Storing Radio Stations
164
Xm Satellite Radio Service
166
Finding An Xm Channel
166
Finding A Category (Cat) Channel
167
Adding And Removing Categories
167
Storing Xm Channels
168
Xm Radio Messages
168
Storing An Xm Channel As A Favorite
168
Radio Reception
170
Cellular Phone Usage
170
Audio Players
171
Backglass Antenna
171
Cd Player
171
Inserting A Disc
172
Ejecting A Disc
172
Playing A Cd
172
Mp3 Supported Files
173
Supported File And Folder Structure
173
Playing An Mp3
174
Root Directory
174
File Naming
174
Buttons And Knobs On The Radio Control
174
Cd Player Messages
176
Auxiliary Devices
176
Using The 3.5 Mm (1/8 In) Auxiliary Input Jack
177
Using The Usb Port
177
Connecting A Usb Storage Device Or Ipod
178
Using A Usb Storage Device Or Ipod
179
Phone
181
Voice Recognition
182
Bluetooth Controls
182
Pairing A Phone
183
Storing And Deleting Phone Numbers
184
Listing All Paired And Connected Phones
184
Deleting A Paired Phone
184
Connecting To A Different Phone
184
Using The "Store" Command
185
Using The "Digit Store" Command
185
Listing Stored Numbers
185
Making A Call
185
Receiving A Call
186
Call Waiting
186
Using The "Dial" Or "Call" Command
186
Using The "Re-Dial" Command
186
Three-Way Calling
187
Transferring A Call
187
Muting A Call
187
To Transfer Audio From The Bluetooth System To A Cell Phone
187
Voice Pass-Thru
188
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (Dtmf) Tones
188
Sending A Number Or A Name Tag During A Call
188
Clearing The Bluetooth System
188
Climate Control Systems
189
Temperature Control
190
Air Delivery Mode Control
190
Maximum Air Conditioning
191
Rear Window Defogger
192
Remote Start Climate Control Operation
192
Automatic Climate Control System Operation
193
Air Vents
197
Driving And Operating
199
Defensive Driving
200
Braking
201
Control Of A Vehicle
201
Electric Power Steering
202
Hydraulic Power Steering
202
Steering In Emergencies
203
Off-Road Recovery
204
Loss Of Control
204
Skidding
204
Driving On Wet Roads
205
Hydroplaning
205
Highway Hypnosis
206
Hill And Mountain Roads
206
Winter Driving
207
Driving On Snow Or Ice
207
Blizzard Conditions
208
If The Vehicle Is Stuck
209
Vehicle Load Limits
210
Tire And Loading Information
210
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
211
Certification Label
212
Starting And Operating
214
New Vehicle Break-In
214
Ignition Positions
214
Starting The Engine
216
Engine Heater
217
To Use The Engine Coolant Heater
217
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
218
Shifting Into Park
218
Shifting Out Of Park
219
Leaving The Vehicle With The Engine Running
219
Torque Lock
219
Engine Exhaust
220
Parking Over Things That Burn
220
Running The Vehicle While Parked
221
Automatic Transmission
222
P (Parkp
222
R (Reverse)
222
Manual Mode
223
N (Neutral)
223
D (Drive)
223
Second Or Third Gear Start Feature
224
Brakes
225
Antilock Brake System (Abs)
225
Parking Brake
226
Brake Assist
226
Ride Control Systems
227
Traction Control Operation
228
Cruise Control Operation
230
Setting Cruise Control
231
Resuming A Set Speed
232
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
232
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
232
Erasing Speed Memory
232
Recommended Fuel
233
Fuel Additives
234
Filling The Tank
237
Filling A Portable Fuel Container
238
Towing
239
Driving Characteristics And Towing Tips
240
Pulling A Trailer
240
Driving With A Trailer
241
Towing With A Stability Control System
241
Backing Up
241
Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
242
Parking On Hills
242
Driving On Grades
242
Trailwer Towing
243
Leaving After Parking On A Hill
243
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
243
Weight Of The Trailer
243
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
244
Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires
244
Conversions And Add-Ons
245
Add-On Electrical Equipment
245
Towing Equipment
245
Safety Chains
245
Vehicle Care
247
California Proposition
249
65 Warning
249
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
249
Accessories And Modifications
249
Vehicle Checks
250
Doing Your Own Service Work
250
To Open The Hood
251
Engine Compartment Overview
252
Engine Oil
255
Checking Engine Oil
256
When To Add Engine Oil
256
Selecting The Right Engine Oil
257
Viscosity Grade
257
Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes
258
What To Do With Used Oil
258
When To Change Engine Oil
259
How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System
259
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
260
When To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
260
How To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
260
Fluid
260
Cooling System
262
Engine Coolant
262
Checking Coolant
263
How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
264
Engine Overheating
266
If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment
266
If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment
266
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
267
Power Steering Fluid
268
When To Check Power Steering Fluid
268
How To Check Power Steering Fluid
268
Adding Washer Fluid
269
Brake Pedal Travel
270
Replacing Brake System Parts
270
Brake Fluid
271
Battery
272
Vehicle Storage
272
Starter Switch Check
273
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
273
Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
274
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
274
Headlamp Aiming
275
Wiper Blade Replacement
275
Bulb Replacement
276
Halogen Bulbs
276
Taillamps, Turn Signal, And Stoplamps (Ls And Lt)
276
Taillamps, Turn Signal, And Stoplamps (Ltz)
278
Back-Up Lamps
279
License Plate Lamp
280
Replacement Bulbs
280
Electrical System Overload
281
Fuses
281
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
282
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
284
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
286
Wheels And Tires
288
Winter Tires
289
Low-Profile Tires
290
Tire Sidewall Labeling
290
Uniform Tire Quality Grading (Utqg)
291
Tire Designations
293
Tire Size
293
Tire Terminology And Definitions
294
Tire Pressure
297
Tire Pressure For High-Speed Operation
298
Tire Pressure Monitor System
299
Operation
300
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
300
Tpms Malfunction Light And Message
301
Tpms Sensor Matching Process
302
Tire Inspection
303
Tire Rotation
303
When It Is Time For New Tires
305
Buying New Tires
305
Different Size Tires And Wheels
307
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Description
308
Treadwear
308
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
309
Wheel Replacement
310
Used Replacement Wheels
310
Tire Chains
311
If A Tire Goes Flat
311
Tire Sealant
315
Punctured Tire
315
Using Tire Sealant/Compressor Kit Without Sealant To Inflate A Tire
318
Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
320
Removal And Installation Of The Sealant Canister
320
Tire Changing
321
Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
321
Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
322
Storing A Flat Tire And Tools
326
Storing The Spare Tire And Tools
328
Compact Spare Tire
329
Jump Starting
330
Towing The Vehicle
334
Recreational Vehicle Towing
334
Dinghy Towing
335
Appearance Care
336
Dolly Towing
336
Exterior Care
336
Finish Care
336
Washing The Vehicle
337
Weatherstrips
338
Wheels And Trim Aluminum Or Chrome
338
Windshield And Wiper Blades
339
Sheet Metal Damage
339
Finish Damage
339
Underbody Maintenance
339
Chemical Paint Spotting
340
Interior Care
340
Fabric/Carpet
341
Leather
342
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, And Other Plastic Surfaces
342
Floor Mats
343
Care Of Safety Belts
343
Service And Maintenance
345
Scheduled Maintenance
346
Additional Required Services
348
Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
350
Maintenance Replacement Parts
351
Technical Data
355
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
355
Vehicle Data
356
Capacities And Specifications
356
Engine Drive Belt Routing
358
Customer Information
359
Event Data Recorders
376
Index
379
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