Page 1 2010 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 1-1 Instruments and Controls ..4-1 Climate Controls ... . . 7-1 Keys and Locks ....1-2 Instrument Panel Overview .
Page 2 2010 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....9-1 Technical Data ....11-1 General Information .
Page 3 Introduction Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Manufactured under license GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the Chevrolet Motor Division wherever under U.S.
Page 4 Introduction limited viewing uses only unless Canadian Vehicle Owners otherwise authorized by Propriétaires Canadiens Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from: Manufactured under license from On peut obtenir un exemplaire de Dolby Laboratories.
Page 5 Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other back of the manual.
Page 6 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fog Lamps Here are some additional symbols : Fuel Gage that may be found on the vehicle : Fuses and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to : Headlamp High/Low-Beam the index. Changer : Airbag Readiness Light : LATCH System Child...
Page 7 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ....1-14 Windows Power Mirrors ....1-14 Heated Mirrors .
Page 8 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls The key, that is part of the Remote Press the button on the RKE or even make the vehicle move.
Page 9 Keys, Doors and Windows Check the transmitter's battery. Remote Keyless Entry See Battery Replacement later (RKE) System in this section. See Radio Frequency Statement on If the transmitter is still not page 12 16 for information working correctly, see your regarding Part 15 of the Federal dealer/retailer or a qualified Communications Commission (FCC)
Page 10 Keys, Doors and Windows See Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out Programming Transmitters to (Remote Liftgate Release): under Vehicle Personalization on the Vehicle First press , then press and page 4 39. Only RKE transmitters hold to unlock the liftgate. Pressing may also arm the programmed to this vehicle will For vehicles with the power liftgate,...
Page 11 Keys, Doors and Windows Remote Vehicle Start There are other conditions which Extending Engine Run Time can affect the performance of the For a 10-minute extension, repeat The vehicle may have this feature transmitter, see Remote Keyless Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is that allows you to start the engine Entry (RKE) System on page 1 3 still running.
Page 12 Keys, Doors and Windows The oil pressure is low. Shutting the Engine Off After a WARNING (Continued) Remote Start Two remote vehicle starts have already been used. To shut off the engine: Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be The vehicle is not in P (Park).
Page 13 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Door Locks When locking the doors with the Safety Locks power lock switch and a door or the Rear door security locks prevent liftgate is open, the doors will lock passengers from opening the rear five seconds after the last door is doors from the inside.
Page 14 Keys, Doors and Windows Doors If you open the liftgate WARNING (Continued) without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage Liftgate (Manual) If the vehicle must be driven with door, you could damage the the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: liftgate or the liftgate glass.
Page 15 Keys, Doors and Windows Liftgate (Power) WARNING (Continued) WARNING Power Liftgate Operation You or others could be injured if Adjust the Climate Control caught in the path of the power system to a setting that WARNING liftgate. Make sure there is no one brings in only outside air in the way of the liftgate as it is Exhaust gases can enter the...
Page 16 1-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Pressing the power liftgate such as a garage door or roof button on the center of the mode mounted cargo during power switch, located on the overhead operation. The liftgate can still be console. fully opened manually. Pressing the touchpad switch on OFF: The liftgate only operates the liftgate outside handle to...
Page 17 Keys, Doors and Windows 1-11 Pressing any button, or the position. Cargo could fall out of the will display. After removing the touchpad switch while the liftgate is vehicle. Always make sure the obstructions, the liftgate will moving stops it. Pressing the button power liftgate is closed and latched resume normal power operation.
Page 18 1-12 Keys, Doors and Windows When power opened with the To open the liftgate, press the Vehicle Security 3/4 mode selected, the liftgate touchpad on the handle on the Vehicle theft is big business, stops at the new set position. outside of the liftgate, and lift the especially in some cities.
Page 19 Keys, Doors and Windows 1-13 Disarming the System If the alarm has been activated, The key uses a transponder that the Theft Attempted message will matches an immobilizer control unit To disarm the system, do one of the appear on the DIC. See Key and in the vehicle and automatically following: Lock Messages on page 4 35 for...
Page 20 1-14 Keys, Doors and Windows If the engine still does not start, and Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors the key appears to be undamaged or the light continues to stay on, try Convex Mirrors another ignition key. If the engine does not start with the other key, the WARNING vehicle needs service.
Page 21 Keys, Doors and Windows 1-15 3. Adjust each outside mirror so Park Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors that the side of the vehicle and If the vehicle has the memory the area behind are seen. Manual Rearview Mirror package, the outside mirrors have 4.
Page 22 1-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Automatic Dimming Automatic Dimming Mirror Windows Operation Rearview Mirror Automatic dimming reduces the WARNING The vehicle may have an automatic glare from the headlamps of the dimming inside rearview mirror. Leaving children, helpless adults, vehicle behind you. The dimming ®...
Page 23 Keys, Doors and Windows 1-17 Power Windows WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Page 24 1-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Express Down Windows To program the window: Window Lockout 1. Close all doors with the ignition Windows that have the (Window Lockout): The window in the ACC/ACCESSORY, express down feature allow the lockout switch is located on the ON/RUN position, or when windows to be lowered without driver door.
Page 25 Keys, Doors and Windows 1-19 Roof Express-open/Express-close Press and release the front or Sunroof rear of the driver side switch to express-open or express-close the On vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof. switches used to operate it are Anti-Pinch Feature located on the headliner above the rearview mirror.
Page 26 1-20 Keys, Doors and Windows NOTES...
Page 27 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety System Check ..2-24 Child Restraints Safety Belt Care ... . . 2-24 Older Children ....2-41 Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Infants and Young...
Page 28 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front and rear seats have head restraints in all outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ 1.
Page 29 Seats and Restraints Front Seats To adjust the seat position: WARNING 1. Pull the handle located at the Seat Adjustment front of the seat. You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a 2. Move the seat forward or manual driver's seat while the backward to adjust the seat vehicle is moving.
Page 30 Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment Adjust the power seat by moving the control (B) forward or rearward, up or down, or by pressing the top or bottom of control (E). Adjust the seatback by moving the control (C) forward or rearward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2 6 for more information.
Page 31 Seats and Restraints To save: Entry using the Remote Keyless Memory Seat recall may stop if Entry (RKE) transmitter with the seat is blocked. Remove the 1. Adjust the driver seat, including the remote recall feature on obstruction and then press the the seatback recliner, and both automatically adjusts the seat and memory button again.
Page 32 Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks WARNING Power Lumbar Manual Reclining Seatbacks If either seatback is not locked, it Seats with power lumbar have could move forward in a sudden WARNING controls located on the outboard stop or crash. That could cause side of the seat.
Page 33 Seats and Restraints Power Reclining Seatbacks WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body.
Page 34 Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats On vehicles with heated front seats, lower setting, and then the off the controls are located near the setting. The lights indicate three for climate controls. To operate the the highest setting and one for the WARNING heated seats the ignition must be lowest.
Page 35 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats WARNING (Continued) Split Folding Seatbacks The person wearing the belt could With this feature, either side of the be seriously injured. After raising rear seatback can be folded down the rear seatback, always check for more cargo space. to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, WARNING...
Page 36 2-10 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts In most states and in all Canadian WARNING provinces, the law requires wearing This section of the manual safety belts. Here is why: It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts You never know if you will be in a in a cargo area, inside or outside properly.
Page 37 Seats and Restraints 2-11 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. Take the simplest vehicle.
Page 38 2-12 Seats and Restraints The person keeps going until or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! stopped by something. In a real With safety belts, you slow down as vehicle, it could be the windshield... the vehicle does. You get more time to stop.
Page 39 Seats and Restraints 2-13 Questions and Answers About Q: If I am a good driver, and I How to Wear Safety Belts never drive far from home, Safety Belts Properly why should I wear safety Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle belts? This section is only for people of after a crash if I am wearing a...
Page 40 2-14 Seats and Restraints First, before you or your touching the thighs. In a crash, this Q: What is wrong with this? passenger(s) wear a safety belt, applies force to the strong pelvic there is important information you bones and you would be less likely should know.
Page 41 Seats and Restraints 2-15 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a lap belt is too loose. In a crash, crash, you would move forward you could slide under the lap too much, which could increase...
Page 42 2-16 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones.
Page 43 Seats and Restraints 2-17 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured if You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest you wear the shoulder belt under like this. The belt would be much your arm.
Page 44 2-18 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
Page 45 Seats and Restraints 2-19 Lap-Shoulder Belt 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the All seating positions in the vehicle height that is right for you. have a lap-shoulder belt. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment later in this section The following instructions explain for instructions on use and how to wear a lap-shoulder belt...
Page 46 2-20 Seats and Restraints Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating...
Page 47 Seats and Restraints 2-21 Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. Guides This vehicle has safety belt Here is how to install a comfort pretensioners for front outboard This vehicle may have rear shoulder guide to the safety belt: occupants.
Page 48 2-22 Seats and Restraints WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 49 Seats and Restraints 2-23 Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone, crash.
Page 50 2-24 Seats and Restraints Safety System Check Safety Belt Care WARNING (Continued) Now and then, check that the safety Keep belts clean and dry. safety belt systems are working belt reminder light, safety belts, properly after a crash, have them buckles, latch plates, retractors and WARNING inspected and any necessary...
Page 51 Seats and Restraints 2-25 Airbag System All of the airbags in the vehicle will WARNING have the word AIRBAG embossed The vehicle has the following in the trim or on an attached label Be sure that cargo is not near an airbags: near the deployment opening.
Page 52 2-26 Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things WARNING WARNING to know about the airbag system: Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, WARNING faster than the blink of an eye. or very close to, any airbag when Anyone who is up against, or very it inflates can be seriously You can be severely injured or...
Page 53 Seats and Restraints 2-27 Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an The right front passenger frontal electrical problem.
Page 54 2-28 Seats and Restraints WARNING If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear.
Page 55 Seats and Restraints 2-29 When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate at WARNING (Continued) different crash speeds. For Inflate? example: Do not use seat accessories Frontal airbags are designed to If the vehicle hits a stationary that block the inflation path of a inflate in moderate to severe frontal object, the airbags could inflate seat-mounted side impact airbag.
Page 56 2-30 Seats and Restraints Thresholds can also vary with Seat-mounted side impact and deploy when either side of the specific vehicle design. roof-rail airbags are intended to vehicle is struck, or if the sensing inflate in moderate to severe side system predicts that the vehicle is Frontal airbags are not intended to crashes.
Page 57 Seats and Restraints 2-31 What Makes an Airbag How Does an Airbag Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help contain the Inflate? Restrain? head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the In a deployment event, the sensing In moderate to severe frontal or first and second rows.
Page 58 2-32 Seats and Restraints What Will You See After You can lock the doors, turn off the WARNING interior lamps and hazard warning an Airbag Inflates? flashers by using the controls for When an airbag inflates, there those features. After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air.
Page 59 Seats and Restraints 2-33 The vehicle has a crash sensing In many crashes severe enough to and diagnostic module which inflate the airbag, windshields are records information after a broken by vehicle deformation. crash. See Vehicle Data Additional windshield breakage may Recording and Privacy on also occur from the right front page 12 15 and Event Data...
Page 60 2-34 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system We recommend that children be WARNING (Continued) turns off the right front passenger secured in a rear seat, including: frontal airbag under certain an infant or a child riding in a injured or killed if the right front conditions.
Page 61 Seats and Restraints 2-35 The passenger sensing system is The passenger sensing system is build. Everyone in the vehicle designed to turn off the right front designed to turn on (may inflate) the who has outgrown child restraints passenger frontal airbag if: right front passenger frontal airbag should wear a safety belt anytime the system senses that a...
Page 62 2-36 Seats and Restraints If the On Indicator is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an restraint and restarting the Child Restraint Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, If a child restraint has been installed turn the vehicle off.
Page 63 Seats and Restraints 2-37 use the following steps to allow the Additional Factors Affecting A wet seat can affect the system to detect that person and performance of the passenger System Operation enable the right front passenger sensing system. Here is how: Safety belts help keep the frontal airbag: The passenger sensing system...
Page 64 2-38 Seats and Restraints The on indicator may be lit if an Your dealer/retailer and the service Adding Equipment to the object, such as a briefcase, manual have information about Airbag-Equipped Vehicle handbag, grocery bag, laptop or servicing the vehicle and the airbag other electronic device, is put on an system.
Page 65 Seats and Restraints 2-39 In addition, the vehicle has a This could either prevent proper Q: Because I have a disability, passenger sensing system for deployment of the passenger I have to get my vehicle the right front passenger airbag(s) or prevent the modified.
Page 66 2-40 Seats and Restraints Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System WARNING (Continued) Parts After a Crash The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or To help make sure your airbag replacement. Make sure the airbag WARNING systems are working properly readiness light is working.
Page 67 Seats and Restraints 2-41 Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that Safety Belt Comfort Guides come with the booster seat, state under Lap-Shoulder Belt on the weight and height limitations for page 2 19 for more information. Older Children that booster. Use a booster seat If the shoulder belt still does not with a lap-shoulder belt until the rest on the shoulder, then return...
Page 68 2-42 Seats and Restraints Q: What is the proper way to In a crash, children who are not wear safety belts? buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be A: An older child should wear a thrown out of the vehicle.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 2-43 Infants and Young WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Children The child could move too far tighten. Never leave children Everyone in a vehicle needs forward increasing the chance of unattended in a vehicle and never protection! This includes infants and head and neck injury.
Page 70 2-44 Seats and Restraints Children who are not restrained WARNING (Continued) properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a WARNING rear seat. If you must secure a forward-facing child restraint in Never do this.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints 2-45 Q: What are the different types of child restraint. In addition, there WARNING add-on child restraints? are many kinds of restraints available for children with A: Add-on child restraints, which A young child's hip bones are still special needs.
Page 72 2-46 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat (B) A booster seat (C) is a child restraint (A) Rear Facing Infant Seat provides restraint for the child's designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat (A) body with the harness.
Page 73 Seats and Restraints 2-47 Securing an Add-On Child the LATCH system. See Lower Securing the Child Within Anchors and Tethers for Children Restraint in the Vehicle the Child Restraint (LATCH System) on page 2 50 for more information. Children can be WARNING WARNING endangered in a crash if the child...
Page 74 2-48 Seats and Restraints Where to Put the WARNING WARNING (Continued) Restraint A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints According to accident statistics, restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag children and infants are safer when or killed if the right front is off.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 2-49 Wherever you install a child Configurations for Use of restraint, be sure to secure the Child Restraints child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure A.
Page 76 2-50 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint with Lower Anchors a top tether, you must also use Tethers for Children either the lower anchors or the (LATCH System) safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must The LATCH system holds a child never be installed using only the top restraint during driving or in a crash.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 2-51 Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
Page 78 2-52 Seats and Restraints Be sure to use an anchor located on Securing a Child Restraint the same side of the vehicle as the Designed for the LATCH seating position where the child System restraint will be placed. Do not secure a child restraint in a WARNING position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires...
Page 79 Seats and Restraints 2-53 This system is designed to make WARNING WARNING (Continued) installation of child restraints easier. When using lower anchors, do not Do not attach more than one child the shoulder belt all the way out use the vehicle's safety belts. restraint to a single anchor.
Page 80 2-54 Seats and Restraints 1.2. Put the child restraint on 2.2. Route, attach and tighten the seat. the top tether according to your child restraint 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower instructions and the attachments on the child following instructions: restraint to the lower anchors.
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 2-55 Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash WARNING A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the LATCH system is If the position you are using If the position you are using...
Page 82 2-56 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have (Rear Seat ) a top tether, and that the tether be attached. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the If the child restraint does not have instructions that came with the child the LATCH system, you will be...
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 2-57 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 2 50 for more information.
Page 84 2-58 Seats and Restraints Armrest Retaining Strap center armrest before installing a Remove the armrest retaining strap rear facing child restraint in the before installing a forward facing second row center seat position. child restraint in the center seat WARNING position, as it may interfere with the attachment of the top tether to the A rear center armrest that is not...
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 2-59 A label on the sun visor says, If the child restraint has the LATCH WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat in system, see Lower Anchors and the front. This is because the risk to Tethers for Children (LATCH guarantee that an airbag will not the rear-facing child is so great,...
Page 86 2-60 Seats and Restraints You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 2-61 If the vehicle does not have a If a child restraint has been installed rear seat and the child restraint and the on indicator is lit, see If has a top tether, follow the the On Indicator is Lit for a Child child restraint manufacturer's Restraint under Passenger Sensing instructions regrading the use...
Page 88 2-62 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
Page 89 Storage Storage Storage Additional Storage Compartments Features Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage Cargo Cover Instrument Panel Storage ..3-1 Glove Box ....3-1 There may be a storage For vehicles with a cargo cover, use Cupholders .
Page 90 Storage Roof Rack System Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 100 kg (220 lbs) or hangs over the WARNING rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle. Load cargo If something is carried on top of so that it rests evenly between the vehicle that is longer or wider the crossrails, making sure to...
Page 91 Storage Try sliding the crossrails forward and backward to ensure that they are correctly secured and that the levers stay tight to the cross rails. Do not stand on the plastic lower body panels when loading cargo on the luggage carrier. When the roof rack is not in use, lock one crossrail at the furthest forward position and lock the other...
Page 92 Storage NOTES...
Page 93: Table Of Contents
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Warning Lights, Gages, and Brake System Warning Light ..... . . 4-21 Indicators Controls Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Lights, Gages, and Warning Light .
Page 94 Instruments and Controls Information Displays Ride Control System Messages ....4-36 Driver Information Airbag System Messages ..4-37 Center (DIC) ....4-27 Safety Belt Messages .
Page 95: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 96: Instrument Panel Overview
Instruments and Controls Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 97 Instruments and Controls A. Air Vents on page 7 6. J. Instrument Panel Illumination V. Driver Information Center Control on page 5 4. Buttons. See Driver Information B. Turn and Lane-Change Signals Center (DIC) on page 4 27. on page 5 3. Exterior Lamp K.
Page 98: Controls
Instruments and Controls Controls To adjust the steering wheel: Steering Wheel Controls 1. Pull the lever down. Steering Wheel 2. Move the steering wheel up or Adjustment down and in or out to a comfortable position. 3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
Page 99: Horn
Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer (Push to Talk): For vehicles (Toggle Switch): Press to ® ® with an OnStar , Bluetooth select an audio source. or navigation system, press to Toggle up or down to select the next interact with those systems. See or previous favorite radio station or ®...
Page 100: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer Rear Window (Adjustable Interval Wipes): The time between wipes can be Wiper/Washer Pull the lever toward you to spray adjusted. Turn the band up for washer fluid on the windshield. The The rear wiper controls are on the spray continues until the lever is more frequent wipes or down for end of the windshield wiper lever.
Page 101: Compass
Instruments and Controls The system turns off when the Avoid covering the GPS antenna for WARNING button is returned to the middle long periods of time with objects position. that may interfere with the antenna's In freezing weather, do not use ability to receive a satellite signal.
Page 102: Clock (With Date Display)
4-10 Instruments and Controls Clock (With Date Display) 6. To save the time or date Setting the Month & Day and return to the Time and Format The infotainment system controls, Date Settings menu, press 1. Turn the infotainment located on the instrument panel, are BACK button at any time system ON.
Page 103: Clock
Instruments and Controls 4-11 Clock (Without Date 5. Press the MENU/SEL knob to Power Outlets select the next value. Display) The accessory power outlets can be 6. To save the time and return to used to connect electrical The infotainment system controls, the Time Settings menu, press equipment, such as a cellular located on the instrument panel, are...
Page 104: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
4-12 Instruments and Controls To use the outlets, remove the Notice: Adding any electrical Warning Lights, cover. Close the outlet cover, when equipment to the vehicle can Gages, and Indicators not in use. damage it or keep other components from working as Notice: If electrical devices are Warning lights come on when there they should.
Page 105: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 4-13 Instrument Cluster US Version Shown, Canada Similar...
Page 106: Speedometer
4-14 Instruments and Controls Speedometer one is set to the mileage of the old Fuel Gage odometer. If this is not possible, it is The vehicle's speed can be selected set at zero and a label is put on the to display on the Driver Information driver's door to show the old Center (DIC) and the speedometer...
Page 107: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Instruments and Controls 4-15 Here are some situations that can Engine Coolant Safety Belt Reminders occur with the fuel gage. None of Temperature Gage Driver Safety Belt Reminder these indicate a problem with the Light fuel gage. At the service station, the fuel There is a driver safety belt pump shuts off before the gage reminder light on the instrument...
Page 108 4-16 Instruments and Controls Passenger Safety Belt If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the Reminder Light light comes on. The passenger safety belt reminder The front passenger safety belt light is by the passenger airbag warning light and chime may turn on status indicator.
Page 109: Passenger Airbag Status
Instruments and Controls 4-17 Passenger Airbag Status as a system check. If you are using If, after several seconds, both status remote start to start the vehicle from indicator lights remain on, or if there Indicator a distance, if equipped, you may not are no lights at all, there may be a see the system check.
Page 110: Charging System Light
4-18 Instruments and Controls Charging System Light system. Have it checked by your Malfunction dealer/retailer. Driving while this Indicator Lamp light is on could drain the battery. A computer system called OBD II When this light comes on, the Driver (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Information Center (DIC) also Generation) monitors operation of...
Page 111 Instruments and Controls 4-19 If the check engine light comes on Notice: Modifications made to the The following can prevent more and stays on, while the engine is engine, transmission, exhaust, serious damage to the vehicle: running, this indicates that there is intake, or fuel system of the Reduce vehicle speed.
Page 112 4-20 Instruments and Controls Make sure to fuel the vehicle An emission system malfunction Emissions Inspection and with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality might be corrected. Maintenance Programs causes the engine not to run as Make sure the fuel cap is fully Some state/provincial and local efficiently as designed and may installed.
Page 113: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 4-21 The vehicle will not pass this Brake System Warning WARNING inspection if the OBD II Light (on-board diagnostic) system The brake system might not be determines that critical emission working properly if the brake control systems have not been system warning light is on.
Page 114: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
4-22 Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System If the ABS light stays on, turn the Traction Off Light ignition off. If the light comes on (ABS) Warning Light while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off.
Page 115: Stabilitrak ® Off Light
Instruments and Controls 4-23 ® StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System If the TCS warning light comes on and stays on while driving, the ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light vehicle needs service. Check the Driver Information Center (DIC) for applicable messages. See Ride Control System Messages on page 4 36 for more information.
Page 116: Tire Pressure Light
4-24 Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure Light A tire pressure message in the Engine Oil Pressure Light Driver Information Center (DIC), can accompany the light. See Tire WARNING Messages on page 4 37 for more information. Stop as soon as Do not keep driving if the oil possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure is low.
Page 117: Fuel Economy Light
Instruments and Controls 4-25 Fuel Economy Light Low Fuel Warning Light The oil pressure light should come on briefly as the engine is started. United States Shown, Canada If it does not come on have For vehicles with the fuel economy Similar the vehicle serviced by your mode light, it comes on when the...
Page 118: Security Light
4-26 Instruments and Controls Security Light High-Beam on Light Fog Lamp Light This light comes on if there is a The high-beam on light comes on The fog lamp light comes on when problem with the security system, when the high-beam headlamps are the fog lamps are in use.
Page 119: Information Displays
Instruments and Controls 4-27 Lamps on Reminder Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The vehicle may have a Driver Information Center (DIC). It displays information about the vehicle and For vehicles with the lamps on The cruise control light is white warning messages if there is a reminder light, it comes on when the whenever the cruise control is set...
Page 120 4-28 Instruments and Controls DIC Operation and Displays DIC Buttons Trip/Fuel Menu Items Use the DIC buttons located in Press the MENU button until the center of the instrument panel Trip/Fuel Information Menu is to access different displays. The displayed. Then press to scroll DIC displays trip, fuel, vehicle through the following menu items:...
Page 121 Instruments and Controls 4-29 Trip 1 and Trip 2 Average Fuel Economy Average Vehicle Speed This display shows the current This display shows the approximate This display shows the average distance traveled, in either average liters per 100 kilometers speed of the vehicle in kilometers kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since (L/100 km) or miles per per hour (km/h) or miles per...
Page 122 4-30 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Information Menu Tire Pressure To stop the timer, press briefly Items while Timer is displayed. To reset The display will show a vehicle with the approximate pressures of all the timer to zero, press and hold Press the MENU button until Vehicle four tires.
Page 123: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 4-31 Remaining Oil Life Remember, the Oil Life display must Vehicle Messages be reset after each oil change. It will This display shows an estimate of Messages are displayed on the DIC not reset itself. Also, be careful not the oil's remaining useful life.
Page 124: Messages
4-32 Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage and Service Battery Charging Compass Messages System Charging Messages This message is displayed when Battery Saver Active This message is displayed when the there is a fault in the battery compass needs to be calibrated. charging system.
Page 125: Door Ajar Messages
Instruments and Controls 4-33 Door Ajar Messages Rear Access Open Coolant Level Low Add Coolant This message will display along with Door Open a symbol when the liftgate is open. This message will display if the A door open symbol will be Close the liftgate completely.
Page 126: Engine Oil Messages
4-34 Instruments and Controls High Coolant Temperature Engine Oil Hot, Idle Engine Engine Power Messages This message displays if the coolant This message displays when the Engine Power Is Reduced temperature is hot, see Engine engine oil temperature is too hot. This message displays when the Overheating on page 9 19.
Page 127: Fuel System Messages
Instruments and Controls 4-35 Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages Object Detection System Messages ECO Mode On Replace Battery In Remote Key Park Assist Off On some models, this message This message displays when the displays when the fuel economy battery in the Remote Keyless Entry This message is displayed when the mode has been turned on by...
Page 128: Ride Control System
4-36 Instruments and Controls Ride Control System Service All Wheel Drive Service Stabilitrak Messages If your vehicle has the All-Wheel This message displays if there is a ® Drive (AWD) system, this message problem with the StabiliTrak All Wheel Drive Off displays if a problem occurs with system.
Page 129: Airbag System Messages
Instruments and Controls 4-37 Traction Control Off Anti-Theft Alarm System Tire Messages Messages This message displays when the Service Tire Monitor System Traction Control System (TCS) is Theft Attempted This message displays if there is a turned off. Adjust your driving problem with the Tire Pressure accordingly.
Page 130: Transmission Messages
4-38 Instruments and Controls The low tire pressure warning light Transmission Messages Vehicle Reminder will also come on. See Tire Messages Service Transmission Pressure Light on page 4 24. Ice Possible Drive With Care This message displays if there is a If a tire pressure message appears problem with the transmission.
Page 131: Vehicle Personalization
Instruments and Controls 4-39 Vehicle 2. Turn the MENU / SELECT knob Climate and Air Quality to highlight Vehicle Settings. Personalization Select the Climate and Air Quality 3. Press the center of the menu and the following will be MENU / SELECT knob to select The audio system controls are used displayed: the Vehicle Settings menu.
Page 132 4-40 Instruments and Controls Air Conditioning Mode Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Easy Exit Driver Seat This will allow you to select whether When on, this feature will turn the This allows you to turn the easy exit or not the air conditioning comes on heated seats on when using remote seat feature on or off.
Page 133 Instruments and Controls 4-41 Reverse Tilt Mirror Languages Vehicle Locator Lights This allows you to turn the park tilt This allows the vehicle locator lights Select the Language menu and the mirrors feature on or off. to be turned on or off. following will be displayed: Press the MENU / SELECT knob Press the MENU / SELECT knob...
Page 134 4-42 Instruments and Controls Power Door Locks Auto Door Unlock Remote Lock/Unlock/Start This allows selection of which of the Select Power Door Locks and the Select Remote Lock/Unlock/Start doors will automatically unlock when following will be displayed: and the following will be displayed: the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Page 135 Instruments and Controls 4-43 Remote Lock Feedback Memory Remote Recall Return to Factory Settings This allows selection of what type of This allows the Memory Remote Select Return to Factory Settings feedback is given when unlocking Recall feature to be turned on or to return all of the vehicle the vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
Page 136 4-44 Instruments and Controls ® OnStar System How OnStar Service Works TTY 1 877 248 2080, or press speak with an OnStar advisor : This blue button connects you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. to a specially trained OnStar advisor to verify your account information For a full description of OnStar and to answer questions.
Page 137 Instruments and Controls 4-45 The OnStar system can record and The vehicle must have a working Your Responsibility transmit vehicle information. This electrical system, including Increase the volume of the radio if information is automatically sent to adequate battery power, for the the OnStar advisor cannot be heard.
Page 138 4-46 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 139: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting AUTO (Automatic Headlamps): Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending on the Exterior Lamp Controls exterior light. Exterior Lighting (Parking Lamps): Turns on the Exterior Lamp Controls ..5-1 parking lamps together with the Headlamp High/Low-Beam following:...
Page 140: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting Headlamp High/ Daytime Running When the exterior lamp band is turned to the headlamp position, the Low-Beam Changer Lamps (DRL) low-beam headlamps come on. The other lamps that come on with the Headlamp High/Low Beam Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) headlamps will also come on.
Page 141: Turn And Lane-Change
Lighting Turn and Lane-Change The lever returns to its starting (Fog Lamps): Turn the fog lamp position when it is released. band on the lever to and release Signals it, to turn the fog lamps on or off. If after signaling a turn or a lane The band will return to its original change the arrows flash rapidly or position.
Page 142: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Lighting Features (Door): The lamp comes on automatically when a door is opened. Instrument Panel Entry Lighting (On): Turns the dome lamp on. Illumination Control The dome lamp, cargo lamp and foot lamp inside the vehicle come This control is located on the Reading Lamps on when any door is opened, if the...
Page 143 Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player ....6-19 System Read the following pages to CD/DVD Player ....6-21 become familiar with the audio Mass Storage system's features.
Page 144: Infotainment System
Infotainment System For more information, see Defensive Contact your Navigation/Radio System Driving on page 8 3. dealer/retailer before adding For vehicles with a navigation radio any equipment. This vehicle's infotainment system system, see the separate Navigation may be equipped with a noise Adding audio or communication System manual.
Page 145: Overview (Radio With Cd)
Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD) A. VOL/ Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. SEEK Radio: Seeks the previous station. CD: Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track. C. RADIO/BAND Changes the band while listening to the radio.
Page 146 Infotainment System F. FAV O. INFO Radio: Opens the Radio: Shows available CD: Pauses the CD. favorites list. information about the L. CD current station. G. TONE Selects the CD player when CD: Shows available Opens the tone menu. listening to a different audio information about the source.
Page 147 Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD/DVD/MEM) A. VOL/ Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. SEEK Radio: Seeks the previous station. CD/DVD: Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track. MEM: Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track.
Page 148 Infotainment System E. Buttons 1 to 6 J. CD/DVD Slot SEEK Radio: Saves and selects Insert a disc. Radio: Seeks the next favorite stations. station. (Play/Pause) MEM: Saves and selects CD/DVD: Selects the next Radio: Pauses time shifted favorite tracks and playlists. track or fast forwards within content.
Page 149: Operation
Infotainment System Q. DEL Automatic Switch Off Menu System MEM: Deletes the current If the infotainment system has Controls track from MEM. been turned on after the ignition is The MENU/SEL knob and the turned off, the system will turn off BACK BACK button are used to automatically after ten minutes.
Page 150 Infotainment System Selecting a Menu Option Activating a Setting Turning a Function On or Off 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to move the highlighted bar. highlight the setting. highlight the function.
Page 151 Infotainment System Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, Adjusting the Fader and Balance Press the BACK button to delete and Bass the last character in the sequence or press and hold to delete the entire character sequence. Audio Settings The audio settings can be set for each radio band and each audio 1.
Page 152 6-10 Infotainment System Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer) System Settings Auto Volume For vehicles that have an equalizer: The auto volume feature Configuring the Number of automatically adjusts the radio Favorite Pages volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down, so that the volume level is consistent.
Page 153: Radio
Infotainment System 6-11 Maximum Startup Volume Radio : Press to pause and resume time shifted data. See Time Shifting The maximum volume played when (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) the Radio with CD is first turned on AM-FM Radio later in this section. can be set.
Page 154 6-12 Infotainment System Radio Menus If the radio station is known: Station Lists 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. Radio menus are available for AM Press and hold SEEK or and FM. SEEK until the station on the 2. Select AM or FM Station List. All display is reached, then release the receivable stations in the current Press the MENU/SEL knob to open...
Page 155 Infotainment System 6-13 3. Select the programming type. Storing a Station as a Favorite Time Shifting (Radio with A list of stations that transmit CD/DVD and MEM) Stations from all bands can be programming of the selected stored in any order in the favorite The radio with MEM time shift type displays.
Page 156: Satellite Radio
6-14 Infotainment System Satellite Radio Control Buttons Press and release the SEEK or SEEK buttons to jump forward or The buttons used to control the XM Vehicles with an XM Satellite back 30 seconds in the time shift radio are: Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite buffer.
Page 157 Infotainment System 6-15 Selecting the XM Band Selecting an XM Channel Selecting a Channel Using the MENU/SEL Knob Press the RADIO/BAND button to XM channels can be selected by To select an XM channel using the choose between the AM, FM and using SEEK, SEEK, the...
Page 158 6-16 Infotainment System Storing an XM Channel as a Time Shifting (Radio with Press and release the SEEK or Favorite CD/DVD and MEM) SEEK buttons to go to the next or previous song in the time shift Channels from all bands can be The radio with MEM time shift buffer.
Page 159 Infotainment System 6-17 XM Messages No Artist Info: The system CAT Not Found: The system is is working properly. No artist working properly. There are no XL (Explicit Language information is available at this time channels available for the selected Channels): These channels, or any on this channel.
Page 160: Radio Reception
6-18 Infotainment System Radio Reception Cellular Phone Usage The range for most AM stations is Cellular phone usage can cause Frequency interference and static greater than for FM, especially at interference with the vehicle's radio. can occur during normal radio night.
Page 161: Audio Players
Infotainment System 6-19 Audio Players If the bottom surface of a disc is While using the CD player, use dirty, take a soft lint free cloth, only CDs in good condition or dampen a clean soft cloth in a without any label, load one CD CD Player mild neutral detergent solution at a time, and keep the CD player...
Page 162 6-20 Infotainment System Inserting a CD Selecting a CD Track Fast Forward and Rewind Using the control buttons: With the printed side facing up, Press and hold SEEK or insert a disc into the CD slot until it SEEK to fast forward or rewind Press the SEEK or SEEK...
Page 163: Cd/Dvd Player
Infotainment System 6-21 Searching for MP3 Tracks CD/DVD Player mixed with water, and clean it. Wipe the disc from the center to the The search feature may take some The CD/DVD player can play outer edge. time to display the information after CDs, DVD As, MP3/WMA CDs, reading the disc due to the amount Care of the CD/DVD Player...
Page 164 6-22 Infotainment System Control Buttons Removing a CD or DVD Using the menu: 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. The buttons used to control the Press the button. CD/DVD player are: 2. Select Tracks List. The disc is pushed out of the MEM/DVD/AUX: Press to choose CD/DVD slot.
Page 165 Infotainment System 6-23 Playing an MP3 CD or DVD Searching for MP3s on a CD To search for tracks: or DVD 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. Files that are not stored in folders It is normal for the search feature are displayed in the root 2.
Page 166 6-24 Infotainment System Cursor RIGHT Playing a DVD V Changing the Audio Stream Cursor LEFT 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. See Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 6 33 for Up Menu 2. Select Audio Stream. information about how to control a Use the following actions to 3.
Page 167: Mass Storage
Infotainment System 6-25 Mass Storage INFO: Press to display additional Recording to MEM information about the MEM track Media (MEM) Press REC, then select Record that may be available. Current Song or Record All Songs Infotainment systems with MEM : Press to pause the track on Disc.
Page 168 6-26 Infotainment System Stopping the Recording Recording From MP3/WMA Re-recording a Previously Recorded Disc Discs or USB Storage Devices Press the REC button while If the disc or track has already been recording from an audio CD to USB Host Support recorded to MEM, the message display the stop recording option.
Page 169 Infotainment System 6-27 Playing From MEM To search for tracks: To remove MEM favorites categories: 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. Playing Back a Previously 1. Press the CONFIG button. Recorded CD 2. Select Search. 2. Select Radio Settings. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to select 3.
Page 170: Auxiliary Devices
6-28 Infotainment System Album: Saves the album Auxiliary Devices 3.5 mm Auxiliary Input Jack associated with the currently playing (Radio with CD) Playback of an audio device that is track in the indicated favorites connected to the 3.5 mm auxiliary position.
Page 171 Infotainment System 6-29 Connecting and Controlling To search for tracks: On: Repeats the current track. an iPod 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. Off: Playback starts from the beginning of the current track after Not all iPod's can be controlled by 2.
Page 172 6-30 Infotainment System To search for tracks: Connecting and Controlling a Tracks can be searched for by: USB Drive 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. Playlists* The infotainment system can only 2. Select Search. Artists play back .mp3 and .wma files from 3.
Page 173: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 6-31 Shuffle Functionality Auxiliary Devices (Radio 3.5 mm Auxiliary Input Jack with CD/DVD/MEM) Press the MENU/SEL knob and set Playback of an audio device that is Shuffle Songs (Random) to On connected to the 3.5 mm auxiliary The auxiliary input allows portable or Off.
Page 174 6-32 Infotainment System Connecting and Controlling Searching For a Track Connecting and Controlling a an iPod USB Drive Tracks can be searched for by: Not all iPod's can be controlled by Files that are not stored in folders Playlists the Infotainment System. are displayed in the root Artists directory (USB).
Page 175: Rear Seat Infotainment
Infotainment System 6-33 Selecting a Track Tracks can be searched by: Rear Seat Using the control buttons: Playlists Infotainment Artists Press SEEK or SEEK to Rear Seat Entertainment select the previous or next track. Albums (RSE) System Turn the MENU/SEL knob to Song Titles select a track in the current sub The vehicle may have a DVD Rear...
Page 176 6-34 Infotainment System Before Driving On some infotainment systems, the Headphones Global Off feature can be turned off The RSE is for rear seat RSE includes two 2-channel by performing one of the following: passengers only. The driver wireless headphones. Channel 1 Press and hold the radio power cannot safely view the video is dedicated to the DVD player,...
Page 177 Infotainment System 6-35 Infrared transmitters are on the Do not store the Remove the batteries if the top of the left seatback video headphones in heat or direct headphones are not going to be screen. The headphones shut off sunlight. This could damage the used for a long period of time.
Page 178 6-36 Infotainment System Changing the Source on the Video 4. Press the AUX button a fourth Audio Output Display Screens time to change the source of Audio from the DVD player or both video screens to the DVD The image from the auxiliary device auxiliary inputs can be heard player.
Page 179 Infotainment System 6-37 Video Screens Push the video screen down into its Video Screen Input Jack locked position when it is not in use, The video screens are located in the Each video screen is equipped the screen turns off automatically. back of the driver and front with a video input jack to allow Only the left RSE seatback console...
Page 180 6-38 Infotainment System If a CD, DVD, or MP3 disc is in the (Title): Press to return to the (Stop): Press to stop playing, Radio DVD slot, the remote control main menu of the DVD. This rewinding, or fast forwarding a button can be used to turn on function could vary for each disc.
Page 181 Infotainment System 6-39 (Next Track/Chapter): Press (Audio): Press to change audio 10 (Double Digit Entries) to go to the beginning of the next tracks on DVDs that have this (If Available): Press this button to chapter or track. This button might feature when the DVD is playing.
Page 182 6-40 Infotainment System Battery Replacement Tips and Troubleshooting Chart To change the remote control Problem Recommended Action batteries: No power. The ignition might not be turned to 1. Slide back the rear cover on the ON/RUN or in ACC/ACCESSORY. remote control. The picture does not fill the screen.
Page 183 Infotainment System 6-41 DVD Display Error Messages Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) The DVD display error message Problem Recommended Action depends on which radio the vehicle The auxiliary source is running but Check that the RSE video screen has. The video screen may display there is no picture or sound.
Page 184: Bluetooth (Overview)
6-42 Infotainment System DVD Distortion Phone Steering Wheel Controls (Push To Talk): Press to Video distortion can occur when Bluetooth (Overview) answer incoming calls, to confirm operating cellular phones, scanners, system information, and to start CB radios, Global Position Systems Vehicles with a Bluetooth system voice recognition.
Page 185: Controls)
Infotainment System 6-43 When to Speak: A tone sounds to Bluetooth (Infotainment Pairing Information: indicate that the system is ready for Controls) Up to five cell phones can be a voice command. Wait for the tone paired to the Bluetooth system. and then speak.
Page 186 6-44 Infotainment System Pairing a Phone 7. The system responds with Linking to a Different Phone <Phone name> has been 1. Press the CONFIG button. To link to a different phone, the new successfully paired after the phone must be in the vehicle and 2.
Page 187 Infotainment System 6-45 Making a Call Accepting or Declining a Call Declining a Call Turn the MENU/SEL knob When a call is received, the Radio with CD to Decline and press the infotainment system mutes and a 1. Press the button.
Page 188 6-46 Infotainment System 3. Enter the character sequence Muting a Call Bluetooth then select Call. See Entering (Voice Recognition) To Mute a Call a Character Sequence in Operation on page 6 7 for Press the MENU/SEL knob and Pairing more information. select Mute Call.
Page 189 Infotainment System 6-47 Pairing Information: Pairing a Phone 4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that will be paired to Up to five cell phones can be 1. Press the vehicle. Reference the cell paired to the Bluetooth system. phone manufacturers user guide For vehicles without a The pairing process is disabled...
Page 190 6-48 Infotainment System Listing All Paired and Connected Deleting a Paired Phone 4. Say the name of the phone to Phones be deleted. If the phone name 1. Press is unknown, use the List 1. Press command for a list of all paired For vehicles without a phones.
Page 191 Infotainment System 6-49 2. Say Bluetooth . The system Using the Store Command 3. Say the complete phone number responds Bluetooth ready , to be stored at once with no The store command allows a phone followed by a tone. pauses.
Page 192 6-50 Infotainment System For vehicles with a 5. Say a name tag for the phone 4. After the complete number has navigation system, the number. The name tag is been entered, say Store . The system responds with a recorded and the system system responds Please say tone.
Page 193 Infotainment System 6-51 Using the Directory Command Deleting Name Tags 2. Say Delete . The system responds Delete, please say The directory command lists all of The system uses the following the name tag , followed by the name tags stored by the system. commands to delete name tags: a tone.
Page 194 6-52 Infotainment System Using the Delete All Name Tags 2. Say Delete all name tags . The Using the Dial Command Command system responds You are about 1. Press to delete all name tags stored in The Delete All Name Tags your phone directory and your For vehicles without a command deletes all stored phone...
Page 195 Infotainment System 6-53 3. Say the entire number without Using the Digit Dial Command 3. Say the digits to be dialed one at pausing. a time. The system repeats back 1. Press the digit it heard followed by If the system recognizes a tone.
Page 196 6-54 Infotainment System Using the Call Command 3. Say the name tag of the person Using the Re dial Command to call. 1. Press 1. Press If the system recognizes For vehicles without a For vehicles without a the name tag it responds navigation system, the navigation system, the OK, calling, <name tag>...
Page 197 Infotainment System 6-55 Receiving a Call Three Way Calling Muting a Call When an incoming call is received, Three way calling must be During a call, all sounds from inside the audio system mutes and a ring supported on the Bluetooth phone the vehicle can be muted so that the tone is heard in the vehicle.
Page 198 6-56 Infotainment System Transferring a Call For vehicles without a navigation To access contacts stored in the cell phone: system, press during a call Audio can be transferred between with the audio on the cell phone, the the in vehicle Bluetooth system and 1.
Page 199 Infotainment System 6-57 If the system does not If the system does not Dual Tone Multi-Frequency recognize the number, it recognize the name tag, it (DTMF) Tones responds Dial Number, responds Dial <name tag>, The in vehicle Bluetooth system can please say yes or no? , please say yes or no? , send numbers and the numbers...
Page 200 6-58 Infotainment System Bluetooth (Navigation) The pairing process can be started Pairing a Phone by using the voice recognition 1. Press the CONFIG hard key For information about how to system or the controls on the repeatedly until the Phone menu navigate the menu system using infotainment system.
Page 201 Infotainment System 6-59 5. The system responds with phone name has been successfully paired after the pairing process is complete. Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1. Press the CONFIG hard key repeatedly until the Phone menu is shown or touch the Phone tab displayed on the screen.
Page 202 6-60 Infotainment System Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press the CONFIG hard key repeatedly until the Phone menu is shown or touch the Phone tab on the screen. 3. Select the Device List submenu. A list of all previously paired phones will be displayed.
Page 203 Infotainment System 6-61 3. Select the Device List submenu. 4. Select the phone to be deleted 5. Once a phone has been deleted, and then follow the on screen the only way to connect back to prompts to delete the device that phone is to pair the phone from the system.
Page 204 6-62 Infotainment System Connecting to a Phone in the Device List In order to connect to another phone in the Device List, make sure the phone you would like to connect to is in the vehicle and available to be connected to the Bluetooth system before the process is started.
Page 205 Infotainment System 6-63 Making a Call Press the on the infotainment system to access the Phone menu. 5. The Phone menu will be 2. Enter the desired phone number displayed with the name of the by touching the appropriate phone paired. buttons on the screen or using the rotary knob.
Page 206 6-64 Infotainment System Accepting a Call Call Waiting Conference Calling Call waiting must be supported on Conference and three-way calling Press on the steering wheel the Bluetooth phone and enabled by must be supported on the Bluetooth control to answer the incoming call the wireless service carrier to work.
Page 207 Infotainment System 6-65 Ending a Call Mute or UnMute a Call 1. Press the hard key. 2. Select the Mute call option to mute the call. 3. Select the Mute call option again to unmute the call. Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers during a call for...
Page 208 6-66 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 209 Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The vehicle's heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..7-1 Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 7-3 Air Vents Air Vents .
Page 210 Climate Controls Air Delivery Mode Control: Air Conditioning Rear Window Defogger To change the current mode, select < (Air Conditioning): Press to (Rear Defogger): Press to one of the following: turn the air conditioning on or off. turn the rear window defogger on or F (Vent): Air is directed to the If the fan is turned off or the outside off.
Page 211 Climate Controls Automatic Climate Control System The vehicle's heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation can be controlled with this system. Without Heated Seats A. Fan Control F. Temperature Control B. AUTO G. Power C. Air Delivery Mode Control H. Air Conditioning D.
Page 212 Climate Controls Automatic Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning and recirculation to heat or cool the vehicle to the selected temperature. When the AUTO indicator light is on, the system is in full automatic operation.
Page 213 Climate Controls Manual Operation Select from the following: Air Conditioning (Power): Press to turn the F (Vent): Air is directed to the (Air Conditioning): Press to climate control system on or off. instrument panel outlets. turn the air conditioning on or off. If the fan is turned off or the outside (Fan Control): Turn to increase * (Bi-Level): Air is directed to the...
Page 214 Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger Air Vents (Driver and Passenger Heated Seats): For vehicles with < (Rear Defogger): Press to Use the air outlets, located in the heated seats, see Heated Front turn the rear window defogger on or center and on the side of the Seats on page 2 8.
Page 215 Driving and Operating Driving and Starting and Operating Brakes New Vehicle Break-In ..8-28 Antilock Brake Operating Ignition Positions ... . 8-28 System (ABS) ....8-38 Retained Accessory Parking Brake .
Page 216: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Always follow posted speed California Fuel Driving Information limits or drive more slowly when Requirements ....8-54 conditions require. Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 8-54 Driving for Better Fuel Fuel Additives .
Page 217: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Defensive Driving Drunk Driving Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor Defensive driving means always vehicle-related deaths involve WARNING expect the unexpected. The first alcohol. In most cases, these step in driving defensively is to wear deaths are the result of someone Drinking and then driving is very your safety belt, see Safety Belts on...
Page 218: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Medical research shows that Braking And, of course, actual stopping alcohol in a person's system can distances vary greatly with the See Brake System Warning Light make crash injuries worse, surface of the road, whether it is on page 4 21.
Page 219: Steering
Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the steering assist is lost because the Hydraulic Power Steering vehicle is being driven, brake electric power steering system is not (3.0L V6 Engine) normally but do not pump the functioning, the vehicle can be If power steering assist is lost brakes.
Page 220: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Steering in Emergencies Off-Road Recovery There are times when steering can The vehicle's right wheels can drop be more effective than braking. For off the edge of a road onto the example, you come over a hill and shoulder while driving.
Page 221: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating pavement. Turn the steering wheel Skidding Of course, traction is reduced when 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 inches), about water, snow, ice, gravel, or other In a skid, a driver can lose control of one-eighth turn, until the right front material is on the road.
Page 222: Off-Road Driving
Driving and Operating Off-Road Driving the very time you need special Before You Go Off-Roading alertness and driving skills, your Have all necessary maintenance Vehicles with all wheel drive can be reflexes, perceptions, and judgment and service work done. used for off road driving. Vehicles can be affected by even a small without all wheel drive should not be Make sure there is enough fuel,...
Page 223 Driving and Operating Loading Your Vehicle for There are some important things to WARNING (Continued) remember about how to load your Off-Road Driving vehicle. Heavy loads on the roof raise WARNING The heaviest things should be the vehicle's center of gravity, on the floor, forward of the rear making it more likely to roll Cargo on the load floor piled...
Page 224 8-10 Driving and Operating Always carry a litter bag and Environmental Concerns For vehicles with a winch, be sure to make sure all refuse is removed read the winch instructions. In a Off-road driving can provide from any campsite before remote area, a winch can be handy wholesome and satisfying leaving.
Page 225 Driving and Operating 8-11 Controlling the vehicle is the key to Surface Conditions: Off-roading WARNING successful off-road driving. One of surfaces can be hard-packed dirt, the best ways to control the vehicle gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, When you are driving off-road, is to control the speed.
Page 226 8-12 Driving and Operating Some things to consider: Off-roading requires a different kind WARNING (Continued) of alertness from driving on paved Is the path ahead clear? roads and highways. There are no Will the surface texture change them, you will roll over. You could road signs, posted speed limits, abruptly up ahead? be seriously injured or killed.
Page 227 Driving and Operating 8-13 Ease up on the speed as you Consider this as you approach a hill: Driving Uphill approach the top of the hill. Is there a constant incline, Once you decide it is safe to drive Attach a flag to the vehicle to be or does the hill get sharply up the hill: more visible to approaching...
Page 228 8-14 Driving and Operating While backing down the hill, put Never try to turn around if about If the vehicle stalls, or is about to your left hand on the steering to stall when going up a hill. stall, and you cannot make it up wheel at the 12 o'clock position If the hill is steep enough to stall the hill:...
Page 229 Driving and Operating 8-15 Driving Downhill Vehicles are much more likely to WARNING stall when going uphill, but if it When off-roading takes you happens when going downhill: downhill, consider: Heavy braking when going down 1. Stop the vehicle by applying the a hill can cause your brakes to How steep is the downhill? Will I regular brakes and apply the...
Page 230 8-16 Driving and Operating Driving Across an Incline across an incline, the narrower For these reasons, carefully track width the distance consider whether to try to drive An off-road trail will probably go between the left and right across an incline. Just because the across the incline of a hill.
Page 231 Driving and Operating 8-17 Stalling on an Incline Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these or Ice surfaces, it is very easy to lose WARNING When you drive in mud, snow, control.
Page 232 8-18 Driving and Operating Driving in Water Find out how deep the water is After Off-Road Driving before driving through it. Do not Remove any brush or debris that try it if it is deep enough to cover WARNING has collected on the underbody, the wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust chassis, or under the hood.
Page 233: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating 8-19 Driving on Wet Roads Hydroplaning WARNING (Continued) Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Rain and wet roads can reduce can build up under your vehicle's vehicle traction and affect your After driving through a large tires so they actually ride on the ability to stop and accelerate.
Page 234: Highway Hypnosis
8-20 Driving and Operating Other Rainy Weather Tips Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Besides slowing down, other wet Always be alert and pay attention to Driving on steep hills or through weather driving tips include: your surroundings while driving. mountains is different than driving If you become tired or sleepy, find a on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 235: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating 8-21 Winter Driving The Antilock Brake System (ABS) WARNING on page 8 38 improves vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice stability during hard stops on Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) slippery roads, but apply the brakes Drive carefully when there is snow or with the ignition off is sooner than when on dry pavement.
Page 236 8-22 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about vehicle unless there is help nearby. carbon monoxide, see Engine Clear away snow from around If possible, use the Roadside...
Page 237: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 8-23 To save fuel, run the engine for only If the Vehicle is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to Get short periods as needed to warm it Out Slowly and cautiously spin the the vehicle and then shut the engine Turn the steering wheel left and wheels to free the vehicle when off and close the window most of...
Page 238: Vehicle Load Limits
8-24 Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits pillar (B-pillar). With the driver's WARNING (Continued) door open, you will find the label It is very important to know how attached near the door lock the way the vehicle handles. much weight the vehicle can post.
Page 239 Driving and Operating 8-25 Rating (GAWR) for the front and there will be five 150 lb rear axle. See Certification passengers in your vehicle, Label later in this section. the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity Steps for Determining Correct is 650 lbs (1400 Load Limit (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
Page 240 8-26 Driving and Operating seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
Page 241 Driving and Operating 8-27 GVWR includes the weight of WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Never exceed the These could cause you to lose Never stack heavier GVWR for the vehicle, or the control and crash. Also, things, like suitcases, Gross Axle Weight Rating overloading can shorten the...
Page 242: Starting And Operating
8-28 Driving and Operating Starting and can be used. Vehicle speeds Ignition Positions above 110 km/h (68 mph) Operating should be limited to five minutes per use. New Vehicle Break-In Avoid making hard stops for the first 322 km (200 miles) or Notice: The vehicle does not so.
Page 243: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 8-29 A (LOCK/OFF): This is the only C (ON/RUN): The ignition switch Retained Accessory position from which the key can be stays in this position when the Power (RAP) removed. This locks the steering engine is running. This position can wheel, ignition and automatic be used to operate the electrical These vehicle accessories can be...
Page 244: Starting The Engine
8-30 Driving and Operating Starting the Engine The vehicle has a Notice: Cranking the engine for Computer-Controlled Cranking long periods of time, by returning Move the shift lever to P (Park) or System. This feature assists in the key to the START position N (Neutral).
Page 245: Engine Coolant Heater
Driving and Operating 8-31 If the vehicle starts briefly but Engine Coolant Heater WARNING then stops again, repeat the The engine coolant heater, procedure. This clears the extra Plugging the cord into an if available, can help in cold weather gasoline from the engine.
Page 246: Shifting Into Park
8-32 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park Use this procedure to shift into Leaving the Vehicle With the P (Park): Engine Running 1. Hold the brake pedal down and WARNING WARNING set the parking brake. It can be dangerous to get out of See Parking Brake on It can be dangerous to leave the the vehicle if the shift lever is not...
Page 247: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 8-33 Torque Lock Shifting Out of Park Parking Over Things That Burn Torque lock is when the weight of To shift out of P (Park): the vehicle puts too much force on 1. Apply the brake pedal. the parking pawl in the WARNING transmission.
Page 248: Engine Exhaust
8-34 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) While Parked WARNING The vehicle s exhaust system It is better not to park with the has been modified, damaged engine running. But if you ever have Engine exhaust contains Carbon or improperly repaired.
Page 249: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating 8-35 Automatic WARNING WARNING Transmission It can be dangerous to get out of It is dangerous to get out of the the vehicle if the automatic vehicle if the shift lever is not fully transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set.
Page 250 8-36 Driving and Operating is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out N (Neutral): In this position the D (Drive): This position is for of P (Park), ease pressure on the engine and transmission do not normal driving. It provides the best shift lever, then push the shift lever connect.
Page 251: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 8-37 Manual Mode When shifting to M (Manual Mode), Fuel Economy Mode the transmission will shift to a preset The vehicle may have a Fuel Electronic Range Select lower gear range. For this preset Economy Mode. When engaged, (ERS) Mode range, the highest gear available is fuel economy mode can improve the...
Page 252: Drive Systems
8-38 Driving and Operating with a Driver Information Center Drive Systems Brakes (DIC) an ECO Mode On message displays. See Fuel System All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake Messages on page 4 35 for more System (ABS) information. With this feature, engine power is always sent to all four wheels.
Page 253 Driving and Operating 8-39 ABS can change the brake pressure Using ABS to each wheel, as required, faster Do not pump the brakes. Just hold than any driver could. This can help the brake pedal down firmly and let the driver steer around the obstacle ABS work.
Page 254: Parking Brake
8-40 Driving and Operating Parking Brake Notice: Driving with the parking Brake Assist brake on can overheat the brake This vehicle has a brake assist system and cause premature feature designed to assist the driver wear or damage to brake system in stopping or decreasing vehicle parts.
Page 255: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
Driving and Operating 8-41 Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems The system may be heard or felt while it is working, but this is This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist normal. Traction Control (HSA) feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a System (TCS) grade.
Page 256 8-42 Driving and Operating TCS automatically comes on On AWD vehicles, when TCS is whenever the vehicle is started. turned off, the system may still To limit wheel spin, especially in make noise. This is normal and slippery road conditions, the system necessary with AWD hardware.
Page 257: Stabilitrak System
Driving and Operating 8-43 StabiliTrak System This also occurs when traction control is activated. A noise may be The vehicle has a vehicle stability heard or vibration may be felt in the enhancement system called brake pedal. This is normal. StabiliTrak.
Page 258: Cruise Control
8-44 Driving and Operating Cruise Control WARNING With cruise control, the vehicle can Cruise control can be dangerous maintain a speed of about 40 km/h where you cannot drive safely at (25 mph) or more without keeping a steady speed. So, do not use your foot on the accelerator.
Page 259 Driving and Operating 8-45 To set a speed: Increasing Speed While Using Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Cruise Control 1. Press to turn the cruise If the cruise control system is If the cruise control system is control system on. already engaged, already engaged, 2.
Page 260: Object Detection Systems
8-46 Driving and Operating Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control Object Detection Using Cruise Control There are three ways to disengage Systems Use the accelerator pedal to the cruise control: increase the vehicle's speed. When Step lightly on the brake pedal Ultrasonic Parking Assist you take your foot off the pedal, the or clutch;...
Page 261 Driving and Operating 8-47 The display is located in the How the System Works WARNING headliner. URPA comes on automatically and URPA uses three color-coded lights the display briefly illuminates to The Ultrasonic Rear Parking to provide distance and system indicate the system is working when Assist (URPA) system does not information.
Page 262 8-48 Driving and Operating The following describes how the URPA display lights appear as the vehicle When the System Does Not gets closer to a detected object: Seem to Work Properly Description Metric English If the URPA system does not activate due to a temporary amber light 2.5 m...
Page 263: Rear Vision
Driving and Operating 8-49 A tow bar is attached to the Rear Vision WARNING (Continued) vehicle and the tow bar setting is Camera (RVC) not being used, or an odd shaped tow bar is attached to Do not back the vehicle by only The vehicle may have a Rear Vision the vehicle and the tow bar looking at the RVC screen, or use...
Page 264 8-50 Driving and Operating Vehicles Without a Navigation Vehicles With a Navigation Turning the Rear Vision Camera System On or Off System System To turn the rear vision camera When the key is in the ON/RUN An image appears on the navigation system on or off: position and the driver shifts the screen with the message Check...
Page 265 Driving and Operating 8-51 Symbols Guidelines Rear Vision Camera Location The navigation system may have a The RVC system has a guideline feature that lets the driver view overlay that can help the driver align symbols on the navigation screen the vehicle when backing into a while using the RVC.
Page 266 8-52 Driving and Operating The back of the vehicle is in an The following illustration shows the A. View displayed by the camera. accident, the position and field of view that the camera B. Corner of the rear bumper. mounting angle of the camera provides.
Page 267 Driving and Operating 8-53 A fast flash may indicate that the Fuel display has been on for the maximum allowable time during Use of the recommended fuel is an a reverse cycle, or the display important part of the proper has reached an over maintenance of this vehicle.
Page 268: Recommended Fuel
8-54 Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel California Fuel Fuels in Foreign Requirements Countries Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or If the vehicle is certified to meet If you plan on driving in another higher. If the octane rating is less California Emissions Standards, it is country outside the United States or than 87, an audible knocking noise,...
Page 269: Fuel Additives
Driving and Operating 8-55 Fuel Additives For customers who do not use TOP Notice: This vehicle was not TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, designed for fuel that contains To provide cleaner air, all gasolines one bottle of GM Fuel System methanol. Do not use fuel in the United States are now Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel containing methanol.
Page 270: Filling The Tank
8-56 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank The fuel cap is behind the fuel door Do not top off or overfill the tank and on the vehicle's passenger side. wait a few seconds before removing Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise the nozzle.
Page 271: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 8-57 Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact Information WARNING with the inside of the fill opening before operating the Only use towing equipment that has Never fill a portable fuel container nozzle.
Page 272 8-58 Driving and Operating For information on towing a disabled The following information has WARNING (Continued) vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on important trailering tips and rules for page 9 78. For information on your safety and that of your the vehicle warranty.
Page 273 Driving and Operating 8-59 Do not use the Fuel Saver Mode Check all trailer hitch parts and Following Distance when towing. attachments, safety chains, Stay at least twice as far behind the electrical connectors, lamps, tires Obey speed limit restrictions. vehicle ahead as you would when and mirror adjustments.
Page 274 8-60 Driving and Operating Making Turns are burned out. Check occasionally engine off. If the overheat warning to be sure the trailer bulbs are still comes on, see Engine Overheating Notice: Making very sharp turns working. on page 9 19. while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the Driving On Grades...
Page 275: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 8-61 3. When the wheel chocks are in Maintenance When Trailer Trailer Towing place, release the brake pedal Towing Before pulling a trailer, there are until the chocks absorb the load. The vehicle needs service more three important considerations that 4.
Page 276 8-62 Driving and Operating Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, If there are a lot of options, based upon the vehicle model and options. equipment, passengers or cargo in the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue Maximum Trailer GCWR* weight the vehicle can carry, which...
Page 277: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 8-63 After loading the trailer, weigh the Total Weight on the Vehicle's Towing Equipment trailer and then the tongue, Tires Hitches separately, to see if the weights are Inflate the vehicle's tires to the proper. If they are not, adjustments Use the correct hitch equipment.
Page 278: Trailer Sway
8-64 Driving and Operating Safety Chains Trailer Sway Conversions and Control (TSC) Always attach chains between the Add-Ons vehicle and the trailer. Cross the The vehicle has a Trailer Sway safety chains under the tongue Add-On Electrical Control (TSC) feature as part of the of the trailer to help prevent the StabiliTrak system.
Page 279 Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..9-13 Bulb Replacement Cooling System ....9-15 Bulb Replacement ... 9-33 Engine Coolant .
Page 280 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure ....9-50 Jump Starting General Information Tire Pressure Monitor Jump Starting ....9-74 For service and parts needs, visit System .
Page 281: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care California Proposition Accessories and covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect 65 Warning Modifications remaining warranty coverage for affected parts. Most motor vehicles, including this Adding non dealer/non retailer one, contain and/or emit chemicals accessories to the vehicle can affect GM Accessories are designed to known to the State of California to...
Page 282: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. WARNING (Continued) Before attempting to do your own service work, see Airbag System Doing Your Own Be sure to use the proper Check on page 2 40. Service Work nuts, bolts, and other Keep a record with all parts receipts fasteners.
Page 283: Hood
Vehicle Care Hood To open the hood: 2. Move the secondary hood release lever to the right to release the striker. The lever is near the middle of the hood. 1. Pull the release handle with the 3. Lift the hood. symbol on it.
Page 284 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.4L L4 Engine...
Page 285 Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on G. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. page 9 13. See Jump Starting on page 9 74. B. Engine Cover on page 9 9. H. Remote Negative ( ) Terminal. C. Engine Oil Dipstick (out of view). See Jump Starting on See Engine Oil on page 9 10.
Page 286 Vehicle Care 3.0L V6 Engine...
Page 287: Engine Cover
Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on G. Engine Compartment Fuse Engine Cover page 9 13. Block on page 9 38. 3.0L V6 Engine Cover B. Power Steering Fluid H. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. (2.4L L4 Engine) on page 9 21 See Jump Starting on or Power Steering Fluid page 9 74.
Page 288: Engine Oil
9-10 Vehicle Care Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched Checking Engine Oil area at the tip of the dipstick, add It is a good idea to check the engine at least one liter/quart of the oil level at each fuel fill.
Page 289 Vehicle Care 9-11 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Cold Temperature Operation If in an area of extreme cold, where Look for three things: the temperature falls below 29°C GM6094M ( 20°F), use either an SAE 5W-30 Use only an oil that meets GM synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 Standard GM6094M.
Page 290: Engine Oil Life System
9-12 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Life System as possible within the next 1 000 km How to Reset the Engine Oil (600 miles). It is possible that, Life System When to Change Engine Oil if driving under the best conditions, Reset the system whenever the the oil life system might not indicate This vehicle has a computer system...
Page 291: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care 9-13 What to Do with Used Oil Automatic Transmission Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Scheduled Fluid Used engine oil contains elements Maintenance on page 10 2, and be that can be unhealthy for your skin sure to use the fluid listed in How to Check Automatic and could even cause cancer.
Page 292 9-14 Vehicle Care How to Inspect the Engine Air How to Reinstall Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/filter, 1. Install the air cleaner into the air remove the filter from the vehicle cleaner housing. The outer air and lightly shake the filter to release cleaner filter seal must be fitted loose dust and dirt.
Page 293: Cooling System
Vehicle Care 9-15 Cooling System WARNING 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. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
Page 294: Engine Coolant
9-16 Vehicle Care If the coolant inside the coolant If there seems to be no leak, with Engine Coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do the engine on, check to see if The cooling system in the vehicle anything else until it cools down. the electric engine cooling fan ®...
Page 295 Vehicle Care 9-17 What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Checking Coolant ® drinkable water and DEX-COOL The vehicle must be on a level coolant. If using this mixture, WARNING surface when checking the coolant nothing else needs to be added. level.
Page 296 9-18 Vehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the If coolant is needed, add the proper WARNING ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the Coolant Surge Tank coolant surge tank. An electric engine cooling fan WARNING under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running You can be burned if you spill and can cause injury.
Page 297: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 9-19 engine cooling fan(s). By this Engine Overheating time, the coolant level inside the The vehicle has an indicator to warn coolant surge tank may be of engine overheating. There is an lower. If the level is lower, add engine coolant temperature warning more of the proper mixture to the light on the vehicle's instrument...
Page 298 9-20 Vehicle Care If Steam Is Coming From The If No Steam Is Coming From If the temperature overheat gage is no longer in the overheat zone or Engine Compartment The Engine Compartment an overheat warning no longer If an engine overheat warning is displays, the vehicle can be driven.
Page 299: Power Steering Fluid
Vehicle Care 9-21 Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering 4. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine) 5. Replace the cap and completely The power steering fluid does not The vehicle has electric power tighten it.
Page 300: Washer Fluid
9-22 Vehicle Care Washer Fluid Notice: Brakes When using concentrated This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc What to Use washer fluid, follow the brake pads have built-in wear Read the manufacturer's manufacturer's instructions indicators that make a high-pitched instructions before refilling the for adding water.
Page 301 Vehicle Care 9-23 Some driving conditions or climates Brake Pedal Travel Replacing Brake System Parts can cause a brake squeal when the See your dealer/retailer if the brake The braking system on a vehicle is brakes are first applied or lightly pedal does not return to normal complex.
Page 302: Brake Fluid
9-24 Vehicle Care Brake Fluid There are only two reasons why the installed. Add or remove brake fluid, brake fluid level in the reservoir as necessary, only when work is might go down: done on the brake hydraulic system. The brake fluid level goes down WARNING because of normal brake lining wear.
Page 303: Battery
Vehicle Care 9-25 What to Add Notice: Battery Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid Using the wrong fluid can Refer to the replacement number on from a sealed container. See badly damage brake the original battery label when a Recommended Fluids and hydraulic system parts.
Page 304: All-Wheel Drive
9-26 Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage All-Wheel Drive If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on Transfer Case the transfer case, you will need to WARNING add some lubricant. Add enough When to Check and Change lubricant to raise the level to the Batteries have acid that can burn Lubricant...
Page 305: Starter Switch Check
Vehicle Care 9-27 Starter Switch Check 3. Try to start the engine in each 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. gear. The vehicle should start See Parking Brake on only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). page 8 40. WARNING If the vehicle starts in any other Be ready to apply the regular position, contact your dealer/...
Page 306: Park Brake And P (Park)
9-28 Vehicle Care Ignition Transmission Park Brake and P (Park) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Lock Check Mechanism Check your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. While parked, and with the parking WARNING brake set, try to turn the ignition to To check the parking brake's...
Page 307: Wiper Blade Replacement
Vehicle Care 9-29 Wiper Blade Replacement Front Wiper Blade 3. Install the wiper blade connector by sliding into the end of the Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be wiper arm until the square button To replace the front wiper blades: inspected for wear and cracking.
Page 308 9-30 Vehicle Care Rear Wiper Blade Replacement 5. Align the wiper blade with the arm and hold both ends of the To replace the rear wiper blade: arm while gently squeezing until 1. Lift the wiper arm from the the blade snaps into place. liftgate glass until no further Do not apply excessive force movement is possible.
Page 309: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care 9-31 Should be fully assembled and Headlamp Aiming The vehicle should be properly all other work stopped while prepared as follows. The vehicle: headlamp aiming is being The headlamp aiming system has Should be placed so the performed. been preset at the factory.
Page 310 9-32 Vehicle Care To adjust the vertical aim, do the Notice: Do not cover a headlamp following: to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may 1. Open the hood. See Hood on cause excessive heat build-up page 9 5 for more information. which may cause damage to the headlamp.
Page 311: Bulb Replacement
Vehicle Care 9-33 Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 9 37. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer/retailer. 7. Locate the vertical headlamp 9. Make sure that the light from the aiming screws, which are under headlamp is positioned at the the hood near each headlamp...
Page 312: Headlamps, Front Turn
9-34 Vehicle Care Headlamps, Front Turn To replace: 3. If replacing low/high headlamp bulb, remove the dust cover cap Signal, Sidemarker, and 1. Turn the tire to reach the access from the back of the headlamp port cap located on front of Parking Lamps housing by turning the cap wheel well cover.
Page 313: Fog Lamps
Vehicle Care 9-35 Fog Lamps 4. Push the bulb socket into the To replace one of these lamps: fog lamp assembly and turn 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate To replace one of these bulbs: clockwise to lock it into place. (Manual) on page 1 8 or 5.
Page 314: License Plate Lamp
9-36 Vehicle Care 5. Disconnect the lamp wiring License Plate Lamp harness. To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate partway. See Liftgate (Manual) on page 1 8 or Liftgate (Power) on page 1 9 for more information. A.
Page 315: Replacement Bulbs
Vehicle Care 9-37 6. Push the replacement bulb Replacement Bulbs Electrical System straight into the bulb socket Bulb and turn the bulb socket Exterior Lamp Fuses Number clockwise to install into lamp assembly. Back-Up Lamp The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by 7.
Page 316 9-38 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Block To remove the fuse block cover, squeeze the clips on the cover and Engine Compartment Fuse Block lift it straight up. The vehicle may not be equipped J-Case Usage J-Case Usage with all of the fuses and relays Fuses Fuses shown.
Page 317 Vehicle Care 9-39 J-Case Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Fuses Engine Control Horn Instrument Panel Module Battery Right High Beam Fuse Block 2 Heated Mirror Headlamp Starter Trailer Left Left High Beam Brake Booster Headlamp Lift Gate Module Sunroof Ignition Even Coil Power Lumbar...
Page 318: Block
9-40 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Mini Fuses Usage Micro Usage Block Relays Chassis Control Module Ignition Rear Defogger Spare Cooling Fan Low Rear Drive Module Head Lamp High Beam Lift Gate Module Logic Cooling Fan Control Instrument Panel Wiper On/Off Fuse Block Ignition Control Heated Seat...
Page 319 Vehicle Care 9-41 The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses and relays shown. Mini Fuses Usage Noise Control Module Body Control Module 4 Radio SEO Battery Ultrasonic Rear Parking Aid Module Heater, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Battery Auxiliary Power Front...
Page 320 9-42 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage J Case Usage Fuses Instrument Panel Amplifier Cluster Ignition Front Blower Motor Discrete Logic PDI Module Ignition Switch Body Control Module 8 Body Control Communications Module 6 Integration Module Relays Usage SEO Retained Body Control LOG Relay...
Page 321: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care 9-43 Wheels and Tires WARNING WARNING (Continued) Tires Poorly maintained and improperly Overinflated tires are more used tires are dangerous. likely to be cut, punctured Your new vehicle comes with or broken by a sudden Overloading your tires can high-quality tires made by a impact such as when...
Page 322: Tire Sidewall Labeling
9-44 Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the Tire Identification Number Tire Size illustration later in this (TIN). The TIN shows the Useful information about a tire is section for more detail. manufacturer and plant code, molded into its sidewall. The tire size, and date the tire was (B) TPC Spec (Tire examples below show a typical...
Page 323 Vehicle Care 9-45 regular road tire has lost air (E) Tire Inflation and gone flat. If your vehicle temporary use tire or compact has a compact spare tire, spare tire should be inflated to see Compact Spare Tire on 420 kPa (60 psi). For more page 9 73 and If a Tire Goes Flat information on tire pressure and on page 9 64 .
Page 324: Tire Designations
9-46 Vehicle Care Tire Designations (B) Tire Width The three digit (E) Rim Diameter Diameter of number indicates the tire section the wheel in inches. Tire Size width in millimeters from (F) Service Description sidewall to sidewall. The following illustration shows These characters represent an example of a typical (C) Aspect Ratio...
Page 325 Vehicle Care 9-47 Tire Terminology and Belt A rubber coated layer of Curb Weight The weight of a cords that is located between motor vehicle with standard and Definitions the plies and the tread. Cords optional equipment including the Air Pressure The amount of may be made from steel or other maximum capacity of fuel, oil,...
Page 326 9-48 Vehicle Care GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure Outward Facing Sidewall Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to side of an asymmetrical tire that Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated. has a particular side that faces page 8 24 .
Page 327 Vehicle Care 9-49 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic Treadwear Indicators Narrow Vehicle Capacity Weight tire in which the ply cords that bands, sometimes called wear The number of designated extend to the beads are laid at bars, that show across the seating positions multiplied by 90 degrees to the centerline of tread of a tire when only 1.6 mm...
Page 328: Tire Pressure
9-50 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure If your tires have too much air For additional information (over inflation), you can get regarding how much weight Tires need the correct amount of the following: your vehicle can carry, and an air pressure to operate example of the Tire and Loading Unusual wear effectively.
Page 329: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 9-51 How to Check If the cold tire inflation pressure Tire Pressure Monitor matches the recommended System Use a good quality pocket-type pressure on the Tire and gage to check tire pressure. The Tire Pressure Monitor System Loading Information label, no You cannot tell if your tires (TPMS) uses radio and sensor further adjustment is necessary.
Page 330 9-52 Vehicle Care As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been Always check the TPMS malfunction vehicle has been equipped with a equipped with a TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tire pressure monitoring system indicator to indicate when the tires or wheels on your vehicle to (TPMS) that illuminates a low...
Page 331: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 9-53 Tire Pressure Monitor At the same time a message to See Vehicle Load Limits on check the pressure in a specific tire page 8 24, for an example of the Operation appears on the Driver Information Tire and Loading Information label Center (DIC) display.
Page 332 9-54 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching Replacement tires or wheels do TPMS Malfunction Light and process was started but not not match your vehicle's original Message completed or not completed equipment tires or wheels. Tires The TPMS will not function properly successfully after rotating the and wheels other than those if one or more of the TPMS sensors...
Page 333 Vehicle Care 9-55 TPMS Sensor Matching tire's air pressure, do not exceed The TPMS sensor matching process the maximum inflation pressure is outlined below: Process indicated on the tire's sidewall. 1. Set the parking brake. Each TPMS sensor has a unique To decrease air-pressure out of a identification code.
Page 334: Tire Inspection
9-56 Vehicle Care 5. Remove the valve cap from the 8. Proceed to the driver side rear Tire Inspection valve cap stem. Activate the tire, and repeat the procedure We recommend that you TPMS sensor by increasing or in Step 5. The horn sounds regularly inspect your vehicle's decreasing the tire's air pressure two times to indicate the sensor...
Page 335 Vehicle Care 9-57 Any time you notice unusual Do not include the compact WARNING wear, rotate the tires as soon as spare tire in the tire rotation. possible and check wheel After the tires have been Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the alignment.
Page 336: When It Is Time For New
9-58 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New The vehicle needs new tires if any wear out before they degrade due to of the following statements are true: age. If you are unsure about the Tires need to replace the tires as they get You can see the indicators at older, consult the tire manufacturer Various factors, such as...
Page 337 Vehicle Care 9-59 GM's exclusive TPC Spec See Tire Inspection on page 9 56 WARNING system considers over a and Tire Rotation on page 9 56 dozen critical specifications that for information on proper tire If you use bias-ply tires on the impact the overall performance rotation.
Page 338: Different Size Tires And Wheels
9-60 Vehicle Care Vehicles that have a tire Different Size Tires and WARNING pressure monitoring system Wheels could give an inaccurate If you add different sized If you add wheels or tires that are a low pressure warning if non TPC wheels, your vehicle may not different size than your original Spec rated tires are installed...
Page 339: Uniform Tire Quality
Vehicle Care 9-61 Uniform Tire Quality most passenger car tires. The Treadwear Uniform Tire Quality Grading Grading The treadwear grade is a (UTQG) system does not apply comparative rating based on the Quality grades can be found to deep tread, winter-type snow wear rate of the tire when tested where applicable on the tire tires, space-saver, or temporary...
Page 340: Wheel Alignment And Tire
9-62 Vehicle Care Traction AA, A, B, C material of the tire to degenerate Wheel Alignment and Tire and reduce tire life, and Balance The traction grades, from excessive temperature can highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, The tires and wheels on the vehicle lead to sudden tire failure.
Page 341: Wheel Replacement
Vehicle Care 9-63 Wheel Replacement Used Replacement Wheels WARNING Replace any wheel that is bent, WARNING Using the wrong replacement cracked, or badly rusted or wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming Putting a used wheel on the nuts on your vehicle can be loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and vehicle is dangerous.
Page 342: Tire Chains
9-64 Vehicle Care Tire Chains A rear blowout, particularly on a WARNING (Continued) curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction WARNING vehicle's wheels. If you do find you would use in a skid. In any rear traction devices that will fit, install blowout remove your foot from the Do not use tire chains.
Page 343 Vehicle Care 9-65 If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire WARNING (Continued) and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard 3. Turn off the engine and do warning flashers. See Hazard not restart while the vehicle Warning Flashers on page 5 2.
Page 344: Tire Changing
9-66 Vehicle Care Tire Changing Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Removing the Spare Tire and 1. Do a safety check before Tools proceeding. See If a Tire Goes To access the spare tire and tools: Flat on page 9 64 for more information.
Page 345 Vehicle Care 9-67 Notice: Make sure that the jack lift head is in the correct position or you may damage your vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 4. Turn the wheel wrench Rear counterclockwise to loosen all 6.
Page 346 9-68 Vehicle Care WARNING Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
Page 347 Vehicle Care 9-69 9. Insert the other end of the jack 10. Place the jack under the 11. Raise the vehicle by turning the handle into the wrench. vehicle. jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the road tire to clear the ground.
Page 348 9-70 Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) WARNING paper towel to do this; but be sure Never use oil or grease on bolts to use a scraper or wire brush or nuts because the nuts might later, if needed, to get all the rust come loose.
Page 349 Vehicle Care 9-71 When reinstalling the wheel cover or WARNING (Continued) center cap on the full-size tire, tighten all five plastic caps hand aftermarket manufacturer when snug with the aid of the wheel using accessory locking wheel wrench and tighten them with the nuts.
Page 350 9-72 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire To store the flat tire: 3. Put the flat tire in the rear storage area with the valve stem and Tools pointing toward the rear of the vehicle. WARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.
Page 351: Compact Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 9-73 Compact Spare Tire WARNING Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at a time.
Page 352: Jump Starting
9-74 Vehicle Care convenience. Of course, it is best to Jump Starting WARNING replace the spare with a full-size tire Jump starting can be used on as soon as possible. The spare tire Using an open flame near a vehicles with run down batteries by will last longer and be in good battery can cause battery gas to using jumper cables and another...
Page 353 Vehicle Care 9-75 Be sure to use the following steps to Notice: If the jumper cables are 2. The vehicles should be close do it safely. Ignoring these steps connected or removed in the enough for the jumper cables to could result in costly damage to the wrong order, electrical shorting reach, but the vehicles should...
Page 354 9-76 Vehicle Care 4. Locate the positive (+) and 5. The remote positive (+) 8. Do not let the other end negative ( ) terminals on both terminal (A) is located on the touch metal. Connect it to vehicles. Some vehicles have underhood fuse block, on the the positive (+) terminal of the remote jump starting terminals.
Page 355 Vehicle Care 9-77 10. Connect the other end of the To disconnect the jumper cables negative ( ) cable away from from both vehicles: the dead battery, but not near 1. Disconnect the black engine parts that move. negative ( ) cable from the 11.
Page 356: Towing The Vehicle
9-78 Vehicle Care Towing Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle Towing towing: Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing means What is the towing capacity towing the vehicle behind another To avoid damage, the disabled of the towing vehicle? Be vehicle such as behind a...
Page 357 Vehicle Care 9-79 Dinghy Towing 4. Turn all accessories off. 5. To prevent the battery from Front-wheel drive and draining while the vehicle is all-wheel-drive vehicles may be being towed, remove fuse 32, dinghy towed from the front. These the Discrete Logic Ignition vehicles can also be towed by Switch fuse, from the instrument placing them on a platform trailer...
Page 358 9-80 Vehicle Care Once the destination has been Notice: Do not tow a vehicle with Dolly Towing reached: the front drive wheels on the (Front-Wheel Drive Vehicles) ground if one of the front tires is 1. Set the parking brake. a compact spare tire.
Page 359: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 9-81 4. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. Appearance Care 5. Follow the dolly manufacturer's instructions for preparing the Exterior Care vehicle and dolly for towing. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ 6. Release the parking brake. Lenses Towing the Vehicle From Use only lukewarm or cold water, a the Rear soft cloth and a car washing soap to...
Page 360 9-82 Vehicle Care If the vehicle has a basecoat/ Exterior painted surfaces are Washing the Vehicle clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoat subject to aging, weather and To preserve the vehicle's finish, gives more depth and gloss to the chemical fallout that can take their keep it clean by washing it often.
Page 361 Vehicle Care 9-83 safety precautions and appropriate Weatherstrips Notice: Chrome wheels and other disposal of any vehicle care chrome trim may be damaged if Silicone grease on weatherstrips will product. the vehicle is not washed after make them last longer, seal better, driving on roads that have been Rinse the vehicle well, before and not stick or squeak.
Page 362 9-84 Vehicle Care on them because the surface could Windshield and Wiper Blades Tires be damaged. Do not use chrome Clean the outside of the windshield Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to polish on aluminum wheels. with glass cleaner. clean the tires.
Page 363: Interior Care
Vehicle Care 9-85 Finish Damage At least every spring, flush these Interior Care materials from the underbody with Any stone chips, fractures or deep The vehicle's interior will continue to plain water. Clean any areas where scratches in the finish should be look its best if it is cleaned often.
Page 364 9-86 Vehicle Care Never apply heavy pressure or Your dealer/retailer has products for Cleaners can contain solvents that rub aggressively with a cleaning cleaning the vehicle's interior. When can become concentrated in the cloth. Use of heavy pressure can cleaning the vehicle's interior, only vehicle's interior.
Page 365 Vehicle Care 9-87 Fabric/Carpet 3. Start on the outside edge of the Leather soil and gently rub toward the Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft To remove dust, a soft cloth center. Continue cleaning, using brush attachment to remove dust dampened with water can be used.
Page 366 9-88 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Some commercial products may increase gloss on the instrument Other Plastic Surfaces panel. The increase in gloss may To remove dust, a soft cloth cause annoying reflections in the dampened with water can be used. windshield and even make it difficult If a more thorough cleaning is to see through the windshield under...
Page 367 Service and Maintenance 10-1 Service and General Information Because of all the different ways people use vehicles, maintenance Maintenance Maintenance intervals, needs vary. The vehicle might need checks, inspections, more frequent checks and services. recommended fluids, and Please read the information under lubricants are necessary to keep Scheduled Maintenance.
Page 368 10-2 Service and Maintenance Are driven off-road in the dealer/retailer has specially trained Scheduled recommended manner. See service technicians, uses genuine Maintenance Off-Road Driving on page 8 8. GM replacement parts, as well as, up to date tools and equipment to Use the recommended fuel.
Page 369 Service and Maintenance 10-3 Windshield washer fluid level life system whenever the oil is Maintenance check. See Washer Fluid on changed. See Engine Oil Life Perform all services described in page 9 22. System on page 9 12. Maintenance . Tire inflation check.
Page 370 10-4 Service and Maintenance Body hinges and latches, Additional Required Services Once a Year key lock cylinders, folding See Starter Switch Check on At Each Fuel Stop seat hardware, and sunroof page 9 27. (if equipped) lubrication. Engine oil level check. See Recommended Fluids and See Automatic Transmission See Engine Oil on page 9 10.
Page 371 Service and Maintenance 10-5 Transfer case fluid change First Engine Oil Change After First Engine Oil Change After (severe service) for vehicles Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles Every 240 000 km/150,000 Miles mainly driven in hilly or Fuel system inspection for Engine cooling system drain, mountainous terrain, when damage or leaks.
Page 372 10-6 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Service Maintenance Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. Engine coolant level check. Windshield washer fluid level check. Tire inflation pressures check. Tire wear inspection. Rotate tires. Fluids visual leak check. Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles driven in dusty conditions only). Brake system inspection.
Page 373 Service and Maintenance 10-7 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst Engine Oil symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for the vehicle's engine, see Engine Oil on page 9 10.
Page 374 10-8 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88861950, in Canada 88861951). Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, Key Lock Cylinders in Canada 10953474). Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Release Pawl...
Page 375 Service and Maintenance 10-9 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your retailer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 25899727 A3138C Engine Oil Filter 2.4L L4 Engine 12605566 PF457G 3.0L V6 Engine...
Page 376 10-10 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. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 377 Service and Maintenance 10-11 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 378 10-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 379 Technical Data 11-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN Vehicle Identification is the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....11-1 parts.
Page 380 11-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.4L L4 Engine 7.8 L 8.2 qt...
Page 381 Technical Data 11-3 Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid (Drain and Refill) 2.4L L4 6 Speed Automatic* 8.5 L 9.0 qt 3.0L V6 6 Speed Automatic* 9.0 L 9.5 qt Wheel Nut Torque 125 ft lb *See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 9 13 for information on checking fluid level. All capacities are approximate.
Page 382 11-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.0L V6 Engine 2.4L L4 Engine...
Page 383 Customer Information 12-1 Customer Reporting Safety Defects Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects to Information the United States Customer Satisfaction Government ....12-13 Procedure Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Customer Information Your satisfaction and goodwill are...
Page 384: Customer Information
12-2 Customer Information STEP TWO : If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, case will generally be heard within member of dealership management, remember that your concern will 40 days. If you do not agree with the it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's decision given in your case, you resolved by the dealership without...
Page 385: Customer Assistance
Customer Information 12-3 STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning Customer Assistance Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor Offices not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call Chevrolet encourages customers procedure outlined in Steps 1 and 2, the General Motors Customer...
Page 386: Customer Assistance For Text
12-4 Customer Information From Puerto Rico: Overseas Customer Customer Assistance for Assistance Text Telephone (TTY) 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Please contact the local General Users Motors Business Unit. From U.S. Virgin Islands: To assist customers who are deaf, Mexico, Central America and 1-800-496-9994 hard of hearing, or speech-impaired Caribbean Islands/Countries...
Page 387: Online Owner Center
Customer Information 12-5 Online Owner Center Other Helpful Links: Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have Chevrolet www.chevrolet.com Online Owner Center (U.S.) access to: Chevrolet Merchandise www.gmownercenter.com/ My Showroom: Find and save www.chevymall.com chevrolet information on vehicles and Help Center www.chevrolet.com/...
Page 388: Program
12-6 Customer Information Odometer reading, Vehicle GM Mobility Roadside Assistance Identification Number (VIN), and Reimbursement Program Program delivery date of the vehicle For U.S. purchased vehicles, Description of the problem call 1 800 CHEV USA Coverage (1 800 243 8872); (Text telephone (TTY): 1 888 889 2438).
Page 389 Customer Information 12-7 Flat Tire Change: Service is owner or driver if they decide the Services Specific to Canadian provided to change a flat tire claims are made too often, or the Purchased Vehicles with the spare tire. The spare same type of claim is made many Fuel delivery: Reimbursement tire, if equipped, must be in good...
Page 390: Program
12-8 Customer Information Trip Interruption Benefits Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation and Assistance: Must be Appointments Program over 250 kilometres from where your trip was started to When your vehicle requires To enhance your ownership qualify. General Motors of warranty service, contact your experience, we and our participating Canada Limited requires dealer/retailer and request an...
Page 391 Customer Information 12-9 Transportation Options Public Transportation or Fuel Courtesy Rental Vehicle Reimbursement Your dealer may arrange to provide Warranty service can generally be If your vehicle requires overnight you with a courtesy rental vehicle or completed while you wait. However, warranty repairs, and public reimburse you for a rental vehicle if you are unable to wait, GM helps...
Page 392: Collision Damage Repair
12-10 Customer Information Additional Program Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These Information If your vehicle is involved in a parts are typically removed from All program options, such as shuttle collision and it is damaged, have the vehicles that were total losses in service, may not be available at damage repaired by a qualified...
Page 393 Customer Information 12-11 Aftermarket parts are not covered Many insurance policies provide If a Crash Occurs by your GM New Vehicle Limited reduced protection to your GM If there has been an injury, call Warranty, and any vehicle failure vehicle by limiting compensation emergency services for help.
Page 394: Service Publications Ordering Information
12-12 Customer Information Vehicle Identification original GM parts. Remember, Service Publications Number (VIN) recycled parts will not be covered Ordering Information by your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance company and policy number Service Manuals Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair.
Page 395: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information 12-13 In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, ORDER TOLL FREE: Reporting Safety Owner Manual, and Warranty 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday Defects 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time Booklet. For Credit Card Orders Only RETAIL SELL PRICE: Reporting Safety Defects $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), to the United States visit Helm, Inc.
Page 396: Government
12-14 Customer Information However, NHTSA cannot Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects become involved in individual to the Canadian to General Motors problems between you, your Government In addition to notifying NHTSA dealer, or General Motors. (or Transport Canada) in a situation If you live in Canada, and you To contact NHTSA, you may like this, please notify General...
Page 397: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
Customer Information 12-15 Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances Recording and This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur. Recorder (EDR). The main purpose Privacy Important: EDR data is recorded of an EDR is to record, in certain by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash or near crash-like situations,...
Page 398: Onstar
12-16 Customer Information GM will not access this data or Navigation System Radio Frequency share it with others except: with the Statement If your vehicle has a navigation consent of the vehicle owner or, system, use of the system may if the vehicle is leased, with the This vehicle has systems that result in the storage of destinations,...
Page 399 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Antilock Brake What Will You See After System (ABS) ....8-38 Accessories and an Airbag Inflates? ..2-32 Warning Light .
Page 400 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont.) Cautions, Danger, and Taillamps, Turn Signal, Warnings ......v Battery ......9-25 Sidemarker, Stoplamps, Jump Starting .
Page 401 INDEX Climate Control Systems ..7-1 Customer Assistance ..12-4 Drive Systems Automatic ..... . 7-3 Offices .
Page 402 INDEX Engine (cont.) Fog Lamps Power Messages ... . .4-34 Bulb Replacement ..5-3, 9-35 ECO Button ....8-37 Pressure Light .
Page 403 INDEX Highway Hypnosis ... . . 8-20 Hill and Mountain Roads ..8-20 Gages Hazard Warning Flashers ..5-2 Hill Start Assist (HSA) .
Page 404 INDEX LATCH System Lights (cont.) Replacing Parts After a High/Low Beam Changer ..5-2 Jump Starting ....9-74 Low Fuel Warning .
Page 405 INDEX Messages (cont.) Key and Lock ....4-35 Maintenance Navigation System Object Detection System ..4-35 Records ....10-10 Vehicle Data Recording Ride Control System .
Page 406 INDEX ® OnStar System ....4-44 Passenger Sensing System . . . 2-33 Operation, Infotainment Perchlorate Materials Radio Frequency System ......6-7 Requirements, California .
Page 407 INDEX Records Retained Accessory Safety Belts (cont.) Maintenance ....10-10 Power (RAP) ....8-29 Reminders .
Page 408 i-10 INDEX Security Sidemarker Storage Light ......4-26 Bulb Replacement ... .9-35 Mass Media (MEM) .
Page 409 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont.) Traction Rotation ..... .9-56 Control System (TCS) ..8-41 Tachometer ....4-14 Sidewall Labeling .
Page 410 i-12 INDEX Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..8-46 Warning Lights, Gages, and Uniform Tire Quality Indicators ....4-12 Grading .

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