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Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-8
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
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Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
. . . 2-1
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-50
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-36
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
. . . . 5-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-31
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-42
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-63
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-67
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-69
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-72
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-79
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-85
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Conversions and
Add-Ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-117
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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Overview of the instrument panel layout and components.
Initial Drive Information
Key information for starting and operating the vehicle.
Vehicle Features
Features of the vehicle including audio, climate control, etc.
Performance and Maintenance
Topics related to vehicle performance and maintenance.
Keys, Doors and Windows
Keys and Locks
Information on vehicle keys, locks, and remote entry systems.
Doors
Details on opening and operating vehicle doors.
Vehicle Security
Information on anti-theft systems and vehicle security.
Exterior Mirrors
Adjustment and features of exterior mirrors.
Interior Mirrors
Information on interior rearview mirrors.
Windows
Operation of manual and power windows.
Roof
Information regarding sunroofs.
Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints
Proper adjustment and importance of head restraints.
Front Seats
Seat adjustment for manual and power seats.
Rear Seats
Folding rear seats for cargo space.
Safety Belts
Proper use, function, and importance of safety belts.
Airbag System
Details on airbag operation, types, and safety.
Child Restraints
Guidelines for seating children and using child restraints.
Storage
Storage Compartments
Locations and operation of various storage areas.
Instrument Panel Storage
Description of instrument panel storage.
Glove Box
How to open and use the glove box.
Cupholders
Location and access to vehicle cupholders.
Armrest Storage
Storage available in the rear seat armrest.
Instruments and Controls
Controls
Steering wheel adjustment and controls.
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Explanation of vehicle warning lights, gauges, and indicators.
Information Displays
How to use the Driver Information Center (DIC) and its messages.
Vehicle Messages
Understanding various vehicle messages displayed on the DIC.
Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Controls for exterior lamps like headlamps and taillamps.
Interior Lighting
Operation of interior lights such as dome and reading lamps.
Lighting Features
Features related to interior and exterior lighting operation.
Infotainment System
Introduction
Introduction to the infotainment system and its features.
Radio
Operation of AM-FM radio, RDS, and finding stations.
Audio Players
Information on CD, DVD, USB, and auxiliary device playback.
Rear Seat Infotainment
Features and operation of the rear seat entertainment system.
Phone
Bluetooth connectivity and voice recognition for phone use.
Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Operation of heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.
Air Vents
How to use and adjust air vents for airflow direction.
Driving and Operating
Driving Information
Essential information for safe and effective driving.
Starting and Operating
Procedures for starting and operating the vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
Operation and modes of the automatic transmission.
Manual Transmission
Operation of the manual transmission.
Drive Systems
Information on four-wheel drive systems and their operation.
Brakes
Details on braking systems, including ABS.
Ride Control Systems
Information on StabiliTrak and related systems.
Cruise Control
How to use and set cruise control.
Object Detection Systems
Operation of parking assist and rear vision camera systems.
Fuel
Information on fuel types, recommendations, and additives.
Vehicle Care
General Information
General information on vehicle care and service.
Vehicle Checks
Guidance on performing basic vehicle checks.
Wheels and Tires
Information on tires, including selection, maintenance, and pressure.
Jump Starting
Procedures and safety for jump starting a vehicle.
Towing
Guidelines and safety for towing trailers and vehicles.
Appearance Care
Tips for maintaining the vehicle's exterior and interior appearance.
Service and Maintenance
General Information
General guidance on vehicle maintenance.
Scheduled Maintenance
Recommended maintenance schedules and intervals.
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Specifications for essential fluids, lubricants, and replacement parts.
Maintenance Records
Section for recording service history.
Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Information on VIN, service parts label, and engine identification.
Vehicle Data
Capacities and specifications for vehicle fluids and parts.
Customer Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)
Steps for resolving customer concerns with dealers.
Reporting Safety Defects
How to report vehicle safety defects to government agencies and GM.
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
Information on vehicle data recording and privacy policies.
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