Contents Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning Introduction ............1 Keys, Doors, and Windows ........ 5 Seats and Restraints ........... 11 Instruments and Controls ........ 55 Lighting ..............61 Driving and Operating ........64 Vehicle Care ............84 Service and Maintenance ........114 Customer Information ........
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Introduction A circle with a slash through it is a safety Danger, Warning, and Caution : Brake System Warning Light symbol which means “Do not,” “Do not do this,” : Dispose of Used Components Properly Warning messages found on vehicle labels and or “Do not let this happen.”...
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Introduction : Registered Technician : Remote Start : Risk of Electrical Fire > : Seat Belt Reminders : Side Blind Zone Alert : Stop/Start : Tire Pressure Monitor : Traction Control/StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) : Under Pressure : Vehicle Ahead Indicator...
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys Keys and Locks Keys ..............5 Warning Door Locks ............6 Leaving children in a vehicle with a remote Vehicle Security key is dangerous and children or others Immobilizer Operation ........7 could be seriously injured or killed.
Keys, Doors, and Windows To remove the mechanical key, press the To lock or unlock the doors from the outside: Warning (Continued) button on the side of the remote key, and • Press on the remote key. See your pull the mechanical key out. Never pull •...
Keys, Doors, and Windows The remote key must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the To replace the cap: The vehicle is automatically immobilized when liftgate or door being opened. Press the button the vehicle is turned off. 1. Insert the key into the slot at the bottom of on the front door handle to open.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Interior Mirrors If the vehicle will not change ignition modes, and the remote key appears to be undamaged, Rear Camera Mirror try another remote key. Or, you may try placing the remote key in the cupholder. See If equipped, this automatic dimming mirror “Starting the Vehicle with a Low Remote Key provides a wide-angle camera view of the area...
Keys, Doors, and Windows • Zoom Warning The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM) has a limited view. Portions of the road, vehicles, and other objects may not be seen. Do not drive or park the vehicle using only this camera. Objects may appear closer than they are. Check the outside mirrors or glance over your shoulder when making lane changes or merging.
Keys, Doors, and Windows • The camera’s mounting on the vehicle has The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to See your dealer for service if a blue screen and been damaged, and/or the position or the improve fuel economy performance. This may are displayed in the mirror, and the mounting angle of the camera has changed.
Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Head Restraints What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ....31 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ..... 31 What Will You See After an Airbag The vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head Head Restraints Inflates? ............31 restraints in the outboard seating positions.
Seats and Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the The front seat outboard head restraints are To lower the head restraint, press the button, restraint is at the same height as the top of not removable. located on the top of the seatback, and push the occupant's head.
Seats and Restraints Seat Height Adjuster Warning The power seats will work with the ignition off. Children could operate the power seats and be injured. Never leave children alone in the vehicle. To adjust a manual seat: 1. Lift the handle at the front of the If equipped, move the lever up or down to seat cushion.
Seats and Restraints To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks 3 14. To adjust the lumbar support, see your owner's manual. Reclining Seatbacks Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the seat belts cannot do Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle To recline a manual seatback: their job.
Seats and Restraints Power Reclining Seatbacks later in this section. The memory recalls may Memory Seats be cancelled at any time during the recall. See “Cancel Memory Seating Recalls” later in this section. Identifying Driver Number The vehicle identifies the current driver by their remote key number 1–8.
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Seats and Restraints • 4. Immediately upon releasing SET, press and Enabling Automatic Recalls Seat Entry Memory is enabled. See • hold memory button 1 or 2 matching the “Enabling Automatic Recalls” previously in Seat Entry Memory moves the driver seat current Driver’s remote key number until this section.
Seats and Restraints Auto Seat Exit Memory Recall Turn vehicle off Seat Exit Memory will begin movement to the Press SET, 1, 2, or memory buttons seating position of the button when: • During Auto Seat Exit Memory Recall: • The vehicle is turned off and the driver door Press SET, 1, 2, or memory buttons...
Seats and Restraints Press the button once for the highest setting. Remote Start Heated and Ventilated Seats rear seat; instead, under certain conditions, it With each press of the button, the ventilated detects when a rear door is opened and closed, During a remote start, the heated or seat will change to the next lower setting, and indicating that there may be something in the...
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Seats and Restraints To fold the seatback: Warning A seat belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the seat belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.
Seats and Restraints 2. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward to Remote Start Heated Seats lock it in place. If equipped, the heated seats will turn on The red indicator near the seatback handle automatically during a remote start if it is retracts when the seatback is locked cold outside.
Seats and Restraints Why Seat Belts Work Questions and Answers About Seat Belts Warning (Continued) Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a seat belt? belts, injuries can be much worse than if you are wearing seat belts. You can be seriously You could be —...
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Seats and Restraints to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under Infants and Young Children 3 39. Review and it, the belt would apply force on your follow the rules for children in addition to the abdomen. This could cause serious or even following rules.
Seats and Restraints Warning You can be seriously injured or killed if the shoulder belt is worn behind your back, under your legs, or wrapped around your neck. The shoulder belt can tighten but cannot be loosened if it is locked. The shoulder belt locks when it is pulled all the way out of the retractor.
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Seats and Restraints on the seat, move the seat rearward or recline the seat until the shoulder belt retractor lock releases. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the front outboard seating position may affect the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 3 32.
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Seats and Restraints To unlatch the belt, push the release pushbutton on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Always stow the seat belt slowly. If the seat belt webbing returns quickly to the stowed position, the retractor may lock and cannot be pulled out.
Seats and Restraints conditions for pretensioner activation are met. Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy Seat Belt Extender Seat belt pretensioners can also help tighten Seat belts work for everyone, including If the vehicle seat belt will fasten around you, the seat belts in a side crash or a rollover event. pregnant women.
Seats and Restraints can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is may have been stressed or damaged. See Warning torn or frayed, have it replaced immediately. If your dealer to have the seat belt assemblies a belt is twisted, it may be possible to untwist inspected or replaced.
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Seats and Restraints • A roof-rail airbag for the front Warning (Continued) Warning outboard passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the front You can be severely injured or killed in airbag, as you would be if sitting on the outboard passenger a crash if you are not wearing your seat belt, edge of the seat or leaning forward.
Seats and Restraints The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in Warning (Continued) moderate to severe frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries, mainly between an occupant and an airbag, and to the driver's or front outboard passenger's do not attach or put anything on the head and chest.
Seats and Restraints in some moderate to severe frontal impacts. For airbag locations, see Where Are the Airbags? What Will You See After an Airbag Seat-mounted side impact airbags are not 3 29. Inflates? designed to inflate in rollovers or rear impacts. How Does an Airbag Restrain? A seat-mounted side impact airbag is designed After frontal and seat-mounted side impact...
Seats and Restraints • The vehicle has a crash sensing Warning (Continued) Warning and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. See Vehicle Data have breathing problems but cannot get A crash severe enough to inflate the Recording and Privacy 3 120 and Event Data out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates, airbags may have also damaged important Recorders 3 121.
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Seats and Restraints either the word ON or OFF, and the symbol for The passenger sensing system is designed to Warning on or off, will be visible. See Passenger Airbag turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag if: Status Indicator 3 58. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be •...
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Seats and Restraints For some children, including children in child 3. Remove any additional items from the seat Also make sure the child restraint is not restraints, and for very small adults, the such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat trapped under the vehicle head restraint.
Seats and Restraints If a person of adult size is sitting in the front 6. Restart the vehicle and have the person sensing system operates. We recommend that outboard passenger seat, but the OFF indicator remain in this position for two to three you not use seat covers or other aftermarket is lit, it could be because that person is not minutes after the ON indicator is lit.
Seats and Restraints about servicing the vehicle and the airbag The operation of the airbag system can upholstery, or trim designed for a different system. To purchase a service manual, see your also be affected by changing, including vehicle. Any object, such as an aftermarket owner's manual.
Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Airbag System Check Warning (Continued) Older Children The airbag system does not need regularly passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make injury or even death. To help make sure sure the airbag readiness light is working. See the airbag systems are working properly Airbag Readiness Light 3 58.
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Seats and Restraints • Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the What is the proper way to wear Warning shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If seat belts? yes, continue. If no, try using the rear An older child should wear a lap- Never allow more than one child to wear seat belt comfort guide, if available.
Seats and Restraints Warning Warning Warning Never allow a child to wear the seat Children can be seriously injured or killed Children can be seriously injured or killed belt shoulder belt under both arms or if the shoulder belt is worn behind their if the shoulder belt is worn behind their behind their back.
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Seats and Restraints Child restraints are devices used to restrain, Warning Warning seat, or position children in the vehicle and are sometimes called child seats or car seats. Never hold an infant or a child while riding Children who are up against, or very close in a vehicle.
Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Warning To reduce the risk of neck and head injury in a crash, infants and toddlers should be secured in a rear-facing child restraint until age two, or until they reach the maximum height and weight limits of their child restraint.
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Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle Warning A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle seat belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in...
Seats and Restraints When securing an add-on child restraint, see Securing the Child Within the Warning the following: Child Restraint • Instruction labels provided on the A child in a rear-facing child restraint can child restraint Warning be seriously injured or killed if the front •...
Seats and Restraints When securing a child restraint with the Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can be done as long as the booster seat seat belts in a rear seat position, study the can move around in a collision or sudden can be positioned properly and there is no instructions that came with the child restraint stop and injure people in the vehicle.
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Seats and Restraints For a forward-facing 5-pt harness child restraint where the combined weight of the child and restraint are up to 29.5 kg (65 lb), use either the lower LATCH anchorages with the top tether anchorage, or the seat belt with the top tether anchorage. Where the combined weight of the child and restraint are greater than 29.5 kg (65 lb), use the seat belt with the top tether anchorage only.
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Seats and Restraints Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints with a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether 3 50 Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat being attached. Others require the top tether Belt in the Front Seat) 3 52.
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Seats and Restraints For models with a cargo cover, the top tether anchors are on the back of the rear seatbacks. Remove the cargo cover before installing the top tether. The cargo cover should remain off while the top tether is in use. Be sure to use an anchor directly behind the seating position where the child restraint will be placed.
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Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Caution Warning LATCH System Children can be seriously injured or Do not let the LATCH attachments rub Warning strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped against the vehicle’s seat belts. This may around their neck.
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Seats and Restraints • Find the lower anchors for the If the position you are using does not desired seating position. have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route Put the child restraint on the seat. the tether over the seatback.
Seats and Restraints • If the position you are using has it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Warning (Continued) an adjustable headrest or head Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 3 44 for restraint, adjust it accordingly to top tether anchor locations. see your dealer to have the system allow proper fitment.
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Seats and Restraints directly as possible and is not caught on seat 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child handles or plastic trim. The child restraint restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the instructions will show you how. belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Seats and Restraints 8. Before placing a child in the child restraint, Securing Child Restraints (With Warning (Continued) make sure it is securely held in place. To the Seat Belt in the Front Seat) check, firmly grip the child restraint at the or killed if the front outboard passenger seat belt path and attempt to move it side This vehicle has airbags.
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Seats and Restraints or if the instructions that come with the as possible and is not caught on seat child restraint say that the top tether must handles or plastic trim. The child restraint be anchored. instructions will show you how. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.
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Seats and Restraints 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the If the airbag is off, the OFF indicator in the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of passenger airbag status indicator will come on the belt to tighten the lap portion of the and stay on when the vehicle is started.
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls Controls windshield before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Windshield Wiper/Washer Damaged blades should be replaced. See your Controls owner's manual. This vehicle is equipped with Rainsense and Windshield Wiper/Washer ......55 a sensor near the top center of the windshield Rear Window Wiper/Washer ......
Instruments and Controls With Rainsense, if the vehicle is in N (Neutral) windshield washer had been activated. Turn the controls to adjust the setting. and the speed is very slow, the wipers See your owner's manual for information on OFF: Turns the wiper off. will automatically stop at the base of filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Instruments and Controls The wiper operations return to normal when Some warning lights come on briefly when the Front Passenger Seat Belt Reminder Light the transmission is no longer in N (Neutral) or engine is started to indicate they are working. The vehicle may have a front passenger seat the vehicle speed has increased.
Instruments and Controls Second Row Passenger Seat Belt When the vehicle is started, these lights come The airbag readiness light comes on for on solid to remind rear passengers to fasten several seconds when the vehicle is started. Reminder Lights their seat belts.
Instruments and Controls be a problem with the lights or the passenger Warning sensing system. See your dealer for service right away. The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning Warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash.
Instruments and Controls When the Light Flashes First and Then Is Tire Pressure Light On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on every time the vehicle is started.
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting Optional Reminder If Headlights Are Off You can set a reminder for the vehicle to display Exterior Lamp Controls a message if it is dark outside and the Exterior Lighting headlights are off. On the infotainment home The headlight control is located on the Exterior Lamp Controls ........
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Lighting • Turning the IntelliBeam System On and Off The other vehicle's lamps are covered with The blue High-Beam On light appears on dirt, snow, and/or road spray. the instrument cluster when the high beams To enable the IntelliBeam system, from the •...
Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers : Press this button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press again to turn the flashers off. The turn signals do not work while the hazard warning flashers are on.
Driving and Operating Driving and Operating Driving Information Ride Control Systems Traction Control/Electronic Stability Driver Behavior Control ............77 Driving Information Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Driving is an important responsibility. Driver Driver Behavior ..........64 behavior, the driving environment, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems ..79 Driving Environment ........
Driving and Operating Learn more about driving in different Off-Road Recovery Off-Road Driving conditions and off-road driving in this section. Warning Vehicle Design This vehicle is neither rated nor equipped Utility vehicles have a significantly higher for full off-road use. Attempting to drive in rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
Driving and Operating • Driving Guidelines Select All-Wheel Drive (AWD) mode. See Warning All-Wheel Drive 3 76. Use only established trails, roads, and areas that are reserved for public off- Using the brakes to slow the vehicle Vehicle Load Limits road recreational driving. Obey all posted on a long downhill slope can cause regulations.
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Driving and Operating occupant seating positions (1), and the Subtract the combined weight of the Warning (Continued) maximum vehicle capacity weight (2) in driver and passengers from XXX kg or kilograms and pounds. XXX lbs. reduce stopping performance, damage The Tire and Loading Information label the tires, and shorten the life of The resulting figure equals the also shows the size of the original...
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Driving and Operating If aftermarket accessories are installed on the vehicle, for example a rooftop carrier, be sure to add the weight of all installed accessories to the combined weight of luggage and cargo. Example 2 Example 3 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 1.
Driving and Operating Certification/Tire Label The Certification/Tire label may also show Warning (Continued) the maximum weights for the front and • rear axles, called the Gross Axle Weight Put things in the cargo area of the Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads vehicle.
Driving and Operating 3. The P indicator on the shift lever will turn brake pedal down. If you cannot see the P (Park) The P indicator will turn white and the gear red when the vehicle is in P (Park). indicator in the instrument cluster, it means indicator on the shift lever will turn red when that the vehicle has not shifted to P (Park).
Driving and Operating If the vehicle is left parked and running with the Running the Vehicle While Parked Warning (Continued) remote key outside the vehicle, it will continue It is better not to park with the engine running. to run for up to 15 minutes. •...
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Driving and Operating not immediate, as in very cold conditions, the The vehicle will not shift into P (Park) if it is Warning (Continued) indicator on the shift switch may blink until it moving too fast. Stop the vehicle and shift into is fully engaged.
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Driving and Operating 2. Shift to the desired gear. To shift out of N (Neutral): 2. Apply the brake pedal. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 3. After releasing the shift lever, it will return 3. Shift to N (Neutral). to the center position. 2.
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Driving and Operating Car Wash Mode (Vehicle On) – Driver In Vehicle D: This position is for normal driving. If 2. From the center position, move the shift more power is needed for passing, press the lever rearward toward you and then down. To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) with the •...
Driving and Operating To exit L (Low) and shift into P (Park) or 2. Tap the left steering wheel control to R (Reverse): reduce the highest gear available, or the right control to increase the highest 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. gear available.
Driving and Operating Drive Systems the system, replace the compact spare with The system has a red parking brake status light a full-size tire as soon as possible. See your and an amber service parking brake warning All-Wheel Drive owner's manual. light.
Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems brake status light remains on. If the amber To release the EPB: service parking brake warning light is on, see 1. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/ACCESSORY. Traction Control/Electronic your dealer. 2. Apply and hold the brake pedal. Stability Control If the EPB is applied while the vehicle is 3.
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Driving and Operating • If cruise control is being used and the traction Turn on and stay on when either system is To turn the Traction Control System on and off, or stability control system begins to limit not working. See your owner's manual. in the Controls app on the infotainment home wheel spin, cruise control will disengage.
Driving and Operating The Traction Control System cannot be on when Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) the StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control system is off. • Failure to use proper care when driving may Work if the area surrounding the The StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control result in injury, death, or vehicle damage.
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Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera (RVC) Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Rear Vision Camera shows you an image of the Reverse Automatic Braking can help avoid or Automatic Emergency Braking works with area directly behind your vehicle when you’re reduce the severity of backing collisions with Forward Collision Alert to help you avoid or in Reverse at low speeds.
Driving and Operating • Lane Change Alert (LCA) Front camera lens in the front grille or near the front emblem : Lane Change Alert with Side Blind • Front side and rear side panels Zone Alert can provide side-mirror visual alerts •...
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Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) Warning Warning • Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently and Fuel can spray out if the fill nozzle Overfilling the fuel tank by more than three can cause injury or death. is inserted too quickly. This spray can clicks of a standard fill nozzle may cause: •...
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Driving and Operating Filling the Tank with a Portable Fuel Container If the vehicle runs out of fuel and must be filled from a portable fuel container: 1. Locate the capless funnel adapter from under the spare tire. 2. Insert and latch the funnel into the capless fuel system.
Vehicle Care Vehicle Care General Information If a Tire Goes Flat .......... 103 Tire Changing ..........104 For service and parts needs, visit your dealer. Jump Starting General Information You will receive genuine GM parts and GM- Jump Starting - North America ....108 trained and supported service people.
Vehicle Care materials. Perchlorate Material – special This vehicle has an airbag system. Before Warning handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ attempting to do your own service work, see hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 3 35. Components under the hood can get hot If equipped with remote start, open the hood from running the engine.
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Vehicle Care 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary release lever under the front center of the hood. Push the secondary hood release lever to the right to release. 3. After you have partially lifted the hood, the gas strut system will automatically lift the hood and hold it in the fully open position.
Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner. See your Battery - North America Warning owner's manual. The original equipment battery is maintenance 2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See your WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and free. Do not remove the cap and do not owner's manual.
Vehicle Care Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative Warning (Continued) Warning (−) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger. • • Poorly maintained and improperly Worn or old tires can cause Headlamp Aiming used tires are dangerous. a crash. If the tread is badly worn, •...
Vehicle Care (2) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria code, tire size, and date the tire was Tire Sidewall Labeling Specification) Original equipment tires manufactured. The TIN is molded onto Useful information about a tire is molded designed to GM's specific tire performance both sides of the tire, although only one into its sidewall.
Vehicle Care (3) Tire Identification Number (TIN) (7) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria letters and numbers following the DOT Specification) Original equipment tires (Department of Transportation) code are designed to GM's specific tire performance the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The criteria have a TPC specification code TIN shows the manufacturer and plant molded onto the sidewall.
Vehicle Care (2) Tire Width The 3-digit number DOT Markings A code molded into the Tire Terminology and Definitions indicates the tire section width in sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire Air Pressure The amount of air inside millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. is in compliance with the U.S.
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Vehicle Care Load Index An assigned number ranging Recommended Inflation Pressure Treadwear Indicators Narrow bands, from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load Vehicle manufacturer's recommended tire sometimes called wear bars, that show carrying capacity of a tire. inflation pressure as shown on the tire across the tread of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) of tread remains.
Vehicle Care equipment tire size and recommended When to Check Warning (Continued) inflation pressure. See “Tire and Loading Check the pressure of the tires once Information Label” under Vehicle Load a month or more. Do not forget the spare, Overinflated tires, or tires that have too Limits 3 66.
Vehicle Care inflation pressure is high, press on the or tire inflation pressure label, you should detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for determine the proper tire inflation pressure for approximately one minute and then remain metal stem in the center of the tire valve to those tires.) continuously illuminated.
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Vehicle Care tire and wheel assembly. The TPMS sensors The low tire pressure warning light may come Caution (Continued) monitor the air pressure in the tires and on in cool weather when the vehicle is first transmit the tire pressure readings to a receiver started, and then turn off as the vehicle is Always use only the GM approved tire located in the vehicle.
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Vehicle Care • The TPMS sensor matching process was If the TPMS is not functioning properly, it Warning not done or not completed successfully cannot detect or signal a low tire pressure after rotating the tires. The malfunction condition. See your dealer for service if the Overinflating a tire could cause the tire to light and the DIC message should go off TPMS malfunction light and DIC message come...
Vehicle Care • The air pressure from the inflation device is display in the DIC. See your owner's manual. Tire Rotation not sufficient to inflate the tire. A warning message displays in the DIC if Tires should be rotated according to the •...
Vehicle Care Check that all wheel nuts are properly Warning tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in your owner's manual and “Removing the Flat Do not apply grease to the wheel Tire and Installing the Spare Tire” under mounting surface, wheel conical seats, Tire Changing 3 104.
Vehicle Care Treadwear indicators are one way to tell when Vehicle Storage performance, ride and handling, traction it is time for new tires. Treadwear indicators control, and tire pressure monitoring Tires age when stored normally mounted on appear when the tires have only 1.6 mm performance.
Vehicle Care Winter tires with the same speed rating Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) as the original equipment tires may not be available for H, V, W, Y and ZR speed death. Only your dealer or authorized systems developed for the vehicle, and rated tires.
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Vehicle Care only to vehicles sold in the United States. Treadwear traction tests, and does not include The grades are molded on the sidewalls acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or The treadwear grade is a comparative of most passenger car tires. The Uniform peak traction characteristics.
Vehicle Care excessive loading, either separately or in If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel Warning damage by driving slowly to a level place, well combination, can cause heat buildup and off the road, if possible. Turn on the hazard possible tire failure.
Vehicle Care 4. Turn the retainer nut counterclockwise to Tire Changing Warning (Continued) remove the spare tire. Place the spare tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools next to the tire being changed. 4. Do not allow passengers to remain in 5.
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Vehicle Care Caution Warning Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly Make sure that the jack lift head is in the positioned can damage the vehicle and correct position or you may damage your even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid vehicle.
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Vehicle Care 11. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 12. Remove the flat tire. Warning Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can cause wheel nuts to become loose over time. The wheel could come off and cause a crash. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
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Vehicle Care 16. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Warning Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing.
Vehicle Care Caution Wheel covers will not fit on the vehicle's compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, the cover or the spare could be damaged. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Warning Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in 5.
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Vehicle Care If the battery has run down, try to use another Warning (Continued) vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do • They contain enough electricity to it safely. burn you.
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Vehicle Care The discharged battery positive (+) terminal is 4. Turn the vehicle off. Turn off all lights and Warning under a trim cover. Open the cover to expose accessories in both vehicles, except the the terminal. hazard warning flashers if needed. Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly.
Vehicle Care 9. Connect the other end of the black negative Caution (Continued) Caution (–) cable to the discharged battery negative (–) grounding point. the flatbed tow truck. Do not strap or hook The vehicle may be equipped with a tow 10.
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Vehicle Care The vehicle must be in N (Neutral) and the Front Tow Eye Install the tow eye into the socket and turn it Electric Parking Brake (EPB) must be released until it is fully tightened. when loading the vehicle onto a flatbed When the tow eye is removed, reinstall the tow truck.
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Vehicle Care Install the tow eye into the socket and turn it until it is fully tightened. When the tow eye is removed, reinstall the cover with the notch in the original position. To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes, such as behind a motor home, see your owner's manual.
Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance General Information Caution Your vehicle is an important investment. This Damage caused by improper maintenance General Information section describes the required maintenance for can lead to costly repairs and may not the vehicle. Follow this schedule to help protect General Information ........
Service and Maintenance Because of the way people use vehicles, Refer to the information in the Maintenance Clean the outside of the windshield with maintenance needs vary. There may need to Schedule Additional Required Services - glass cleaner. be more frequent checks and services. The Severe Service.
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Service and Maintenance Interior Glass To clean, use a microfiber cloth fabric dampened with water. Wipe droplets left behind with a clean dry cloth. If necessary, use a commercial glass cleaner after cleaning with plain water. Caution To prevent scratching, never use abrasive cleaners on automotive glass.
Customer Information : Manage your profile and payment information. View your GM Rewards Card Online Account and Customer earnings and My Chevrolet Rewards points. Customer Information Support : Chat with online help representatives. Online Account and Customer Support ..117 Create a Chevrolet Account (U.S.)
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• Emergency Tow from a Public Road or Impound towing caused by violation of vehicle’s powertrain warranty. Highway: Tow to the nearest Chevrolet any laws In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is dealer for warranty service, or if the vehicle •...
Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects roadways which can include and is not limited covered, however any cost for parts and to, some highways, tunnels, toll roads, toll labor for repairs not covered by the Reporting Safety Defects to the bridges, turnpikes, and service roads. warranty are the owner’s responsibility.
If you live in Canada, and you believe Chevrolet Motor Division improve safety or features. Some modules that the vehicle has a safety defect, notify Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center may also store data about how the vehicle Transport Canada immediately, and notify P.O. Box 33170 is operated, such as rate of fuel consumption General Motors of Canada Company.
Customer Information ecosystem against unauthorized electronic for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds To read data recorded by an EDR, special access, detecting possible malicious activity or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to equipment is required, and access to the in related networks, and responding to record such data as: vehicle or the EDR is needed.
INDEX Index Additional Battery - North America......88, 108 Maintenance and Care....... 115 Brake Advanced System Warning Light........ 59 Driver Assistance Systems......79 Brakes Airbags Electric Parking Brake........76 Adding Equipment to the Vehicle.... 36 Bulb Replacement Passenger Status Indicator......58 Headlamp Aiming........
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INDEX Customer Support Exhaust............71 and Online Account........117 Running While Parked......... 71 Hazard Warning Flashers........ 63 Cybersecurity........... 120 Event Data Recorders........121 Headlamps Extended Parking..........70 Aiming............89 Extender, Seat Belt........... 26 Head Restraints........... 11 Exterior Danger, Warning, and Caution......3 Heated Lamp Controls..........
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INDEX Labeling, Tire Sidewall........90 Off-Road Radio Lamps Driving............65 Frequency Statement......... 119 Exterior Controls........... 61 Recovery............65 Rear Lap-Shoulder Belt..........23 Older Children, Restraints........ 37 Camera Mirror..........8 LATCH System Online Account and Customer Support..117 Heated Seats..........20 Replacing Parts after a Crash.....
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INDEX General Motors........... 120 System U.S. Government......... 119 Airbag.............. 27 Uniform Tire Quality Grading....... 101 Safety System Check........26 Systems Seat Belts............20 High-Beam............61 Care..............27 Vehicle Extender............26 Canadian Owners........... 2 How to Wear Seat Belts Properly....21 Theft-Deterrent Systems........
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