Instruments and Controls Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status Information Displays Indicator ....5-13 Center Stack Display ..5-23 Controls Charging System Light .
Instruments and Controls (Push to Talk): For vehicles (Volume): Press + to with an OnStar, Bluetooth, increase the volume; press or navigation system, press to decrease the volume. interact with those systems. See Horn Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-21 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) Press on the steering wheel pad on page 7-23 or Bluetooth (Voice...
Instruments and Controls been activated. For more If the windshield wiper lever is then GPS signal. The compass system information on filling the windshield moved to off before the driver door will automatically determine when a washer fluid reservoir, see Washer is opened or within 10 minutes, the GPS signal is restored and provide Fluid on page 10-21.
Instruments and Controls 3. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to knob or press the Time screen Power Outlets adjust the highlighted number. button to display other options The accessory power outlets can be within that feature. 4. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to used to plug in electrical equipment, select the next number.
Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, The indicator light does not come on be sure to follow the installation if the ignition is in LOCK/OFF, no instructions included with the equipment is plugged into the outlet, equipment. See Add-On Electrical or if the equipment is plugged, but Equipment on page 9-58.
Instruments and Controls The power outlet is not designed for Warning Lights, When one of the warning lights the following, and may not work comes on and stays on while Gauges, and properly if they are plugged in: driving, or when one of the gauges shows there may be a problem, Indicators Equipment with high initial peak...
5-10 Instruments and Controls Speedometer The trip odometer is accessed and A slight bump may be felt when the reset through the Driver Information transmission is determining the The speedometer shows the Center (DIC). See Driver most fuel efficient operating range. vehicle's speed in either kilometers Information Center (DIC) on per hour (km/h) or miles per...
Instruments and Controls 5-11 An arrow on the fuel gauge Driver Efficiency Gauge Engine Coolant indicates the side of the vehicle the Temperature Gauge fuel door is on. Here are four things that some owners ask about. These are normal and do not indicate a problem with the fuel gauge: At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gauge...
5-12 Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder if an object is put on the seat such There is a passenger safety belt Light as a briefcase, handbag, grocery reminder light near the passenger...
Instruments and Controls 5-13 The airbag readiness light comes on If the word ON or the on symbol is for several seconds when the lit on the passenger airbag status vehicle is started. If the light does indicator, it means that the front not come on then, have it fixed outboard passenger frontal airbag immediately.
5-14 Instruments and Controls charging system. This light could page 9-15 or Ignition Positions (Key Warning (Continued) indicate that there are problems with Access) on page 9-17 for more a generator drive belt, or that there information. have the vehicle serviced right is an electrical problem.
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Instruments and Controls 5-15 If the light continues to flash, find a Caution Caution (Continued) safe place to stop and park the vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at If the vehicle is continually driven could lead to costly repairs not least 10 seconds, and restart the with this light on, the emission covered by the vehicle warranty.
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5-16 Instruments and Controls Check that good quality fuel is Emissions Inspection and is not on while the vehicle is in used. Poor fuel quality causes ON/RUN or Service Only Mode. Maintenance Programs the engine not to run as See your dealer for assistance in Depending on where you live, your efficiently as designed and may verifying proper operation of the...
Instruments and Controls 5-17 Brake System Warning If it does not, have the vehicle Warning serviced by your dealer. If the Light system is working normally, the The brake system might not be indicator light then goes off. The vehicle brake system consists working properly if the brake of two hydraulic circuits.
5-18 Instruments and Controls Lane Departure Warning Vehicle Ahead Indicator This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, (LDW) Light have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then turns off.
Instruments and Controls 5-19 ® StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System If the indicator/warning light is on and flashing, the TCS and/or the ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light StabiliTrak system is actively working. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-33. Engine Coolant This light comes on briefly while Temperature Warning starting the engine.
5-20 Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure Light pressure value shown on the Tire Caution and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10-52. The engine coolant temperature When the Light Flashes First and warning light indicates that the Then Is On Steady vehicle has overheated.
Instruments and Controls 5-21 Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light Caution (Continued) the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil. This light, below the fuel gauge, The immobilizer light should come comes on briefly when the engine is...
5-22 Instruments and Controls High-Beam On Light Lamps On Reminder For vehicles with the uplevel or eAssist cluster, this telltale will be shown in the Driver Information Center (DIC) screen. Door Ajar Light This light comes on when the This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use.
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Information Displays detected. See Vehicle Messages on 1. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear page 5-26. All messages appear in the menu item displayed. the DIC display in the center of the Center Stack Display (Thumbwheel): Use to instrument cluster.
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5-24 Instruments and Controls Average Fuel Economy and Fuel Range fuel economy that the vehicle has Instantaneous Fuel Economy right now and changes frequently as This display shows the approximate driving conditions change. Unlike Average Vehicle Speed distance the vehicle can be driven average economy, this display without refueling.
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Instruments and Controls 5-25 Remaining Oil Life record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, Remaining Oil Life and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after Battery This display shows an estimate of which the display will return to zero. the oil's remaining useful life. Display Units To stop the timer, press SET/CLR If Remaining Oil Life 99% is...
5-26 Instruments and Controls CLR while the Oil Life display is Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and active. See Engine Oil Life System Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC on page 10-12. indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE Battery some action that may be needed to This message displays when the...
Instruments and Controls 5-27 Brake System Messages LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN Dashes will be displayed if the This message will display when the BRAKE FLUID LOW compass needs service. See your driver side rear door is open. Close This message is displayed when the dealer for service.
5-28 Instruments and Controls Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED page 10-12, Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-23, Engine IDLE ENGINE Messages Oil on page 10-10, and Maintenance This message displays when the Schedule on page 11-2. A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH engine coolant temperature is too ENGINE TEMP ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE...
Instruments and Controls 5-29 Engine Power Messages TIGHTEN GAS CAP REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays when the ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the This message displays when the This message displays when the fuel cap.
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5-30 Instruments and Controls TURN SIGNAL ON road spray. To clean the system, SERVICE PARK ASSIST clean the outside of the windshield This message is displayed if the This message displays if there is a area in front of the LDW/FCA turn signal has been left on.
Instruments and Controls 5-31 message may also activate during however, you do not have the Starting the Vehicle heavy rain or due to road spray. The benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce Messages vehicle does not need service. your speed and drive accordingly. JUMP START ACTIVE WAIT TO Ride Control System Security Messages...
5-32 Instruments and Controls eAssist Only). Take the vehicle to The low tire pressure warning light SHIFT DENIED your dealer for service if this will also come on. See Tire This message displays when message continues to be displayed. Pressure Light on page 5-20. attempting to use the automatic If a tire pressure message displays, transmission manual mode to shift...
Instruments and Controls 5-33 Vehicle Reminder Vehicle 2. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to highlight Vehicle Settings. Messages Personalization 3. Press TUNE/MENU to select the ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Use the audio system controls to Vehicle Settings menu. WITH CARE access the personalization menus The following list of menu items will for customizing vehicle features.
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5-34 Instruments and Controls Climate and Air Quality Remote Start Heated Seats Auto Rear Defog When turned on, this feature will This will allow for turning the auto Select the Climate and Air Quality turn the heated seats on when using rear defog on or off.
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Instruments and Controls 5-35 Park Assist Comfort and Convenience Chime Volume This allows the Park Assist feature This allows selection of the chime Select the Comfort and to be turned on or off. volume level. Convenience menu and the following may be displayed: Press TUNE/MENU when Park Press TUNE/MENU when Chime Assist is highlighted to open the...
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5-36 Instruments and Controls Language Press TUNE/MENU when Vehicle Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out Locator Lights is highlighted. Turn When on, this feature will keep the Select the Language menu and the the TUNE/MENU knob to select On driver door from locking when the following will be displayed: or Off.
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Instruments and Controls 5-37 Delayed Door Lock Remote Locking, Unlocking, Locking Feedback Starting When on, this feature will delay the This allows selection of what type of locking of the doors until feedback is given when locking the Select Remote Locking, Unlocking, five seconds after the last door is vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
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5-38 Instruments and Controls doors will unlock at the first press of Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder Passive Door Unlock . Press TUNE/MENU to confirm This allows the Remote Left in This allows selection of which doors and go back to the last menu. Vehicle Reminder feature to be are unlocked by pressing the button turned on or off.
Instruments and Controls 5-39 Return to Factory Settings Universal Remote Do not use the Universal Remote system with any garage door opener Select Return to Factory Settings for System that does not have the stop and the option to return all vehicle reverse feature.
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5-40 Instruments and Controls Make sure the hand-held transmitter 2. At the same time, press and programming is complete. has a new battery for quick and hold both the hand-held There is no need to accurate transmission of the transmitter button and one of the complete Steps 4 6.
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Instruments and Controls 5-41 does not flash, press and hold enough for the Universal Remote the same button a second time system to pick up the signal during for two seconds, then release it. programming. Again, if the door does not move If the programming did not work, or the garage door lamp does replace Step 2 under Programming...
5-42 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Operation Button Using the Universal Remote To reprogram any of the system System buttons: Press and hold the appropriate 1. Press and hold any one of the Universal Remote system button for buttons.
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following System while the vehicle is parked: Infotainment Become familiar with the Determine which radio the vehicle operation and controls of the has. For the radio without Introduction audio system.
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Infotainment System Theft-Deterrent Feature Caution The theft-deterrent feature works by The chime signals related to learning a portion of the Vehicle safety belts, parking brake, and Identification Number (VIN) to the other functions of your vehicle infotainment system. The infotainment system does not operate through the radio/ operate if it is stolen or moved to a entertainment system.
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Infotainment System 4. Buttons 1 to 6 Saves and selects favorite stations. 5. RADIO/BAND Changes the band while listening to the radio. Selects the radio when listening to a different audio source. 6. BACK Menu: Moves one level back. Character Input: Deletes the last character.
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Infotainment System to return to playing speed. 14. TONE (Phone/Mute) Press to access the Tone Opens the Phone menu. Settings menu to adjust Mutes the audio system. bass, midrange, and For AM or FM, press treble. See seek to the previous (Play/Pause) strong station.
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Infotainment System press the desired feature on the Automatic Switch-Off TUNE/MENU: Press to: screen, to display more options If the infotainment system has been Select or activate the highlighted within that feature. turned on after the ignition is turned menu option. off, the system will turn off Languages Confirm a set value.
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Infotainment System Selecting a Menu Option Activating a Setting Turning a Function On or Off The base radio displays one line of text at a time. 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to highlight the setting. highlight the function.
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Infotainment System Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, 3. Select the value. Press the BACK button to delete and Bass the last character in the sequence Press the BACK button to go or press and hold to delete the back to the Tone Settings menu. entire character sequence.
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Infotainment System road and wind noise as the vehicle To configure the number of available speeds up or slows down, so that favorite pages: the volume level is consistent. 1. Press the CONFIG button. The level of volume compensation 2. Select Radio Settings. can be selected, or the auto volume 3.
Infotainment System 2. Select Radio Settings. Radio RDS (Radio Data System) 3. Select Maximum Startup The radio may have RDS. The RDS Volume. AM-FM Radio feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS 4. Select the setting. Control Buttons information.
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7-10 Infotainment System Selecting a Band Favorites List To search for a programming type determined by station: 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. Press the RADIO/BAND button to 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. choose AM, FM, or SiriusXM if 2. Select Favorites List. equipped.
Infotainment System 7-11 To cancel the station search, press Satellite Radio SiriusXM Categories TUNE/MENU. SiriusXM channels are organized in ® SiriusXM Satellite Radio categories. Storing a Station as a Favorite Service To customize which SiriusXM Stations from all bands can be Vehicles with a SiriusXM satellite categories are used and displayed stored in any order in the favorite...
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7-12 Infotainment System Turning SiriusXM Channel Channel Unavailable: This 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.), and previously assigned channel is no www.xmradio.ca or 1-877-209-0079 Graphic On or Off longer assigned. Tune to another (Canada). 1. Press the CONFIG button on the channel. No XM Signal: The system is faceplate.
Infotainment System 7-13 XM Not Available: If this message cause static interference in the does not clear within a short period radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off The range for most AM stations is of time, the receiver could have a if this happens.
7-14 Infotainment System Multi-Band Antenna Audio Players Caution (Continued) ® The roof antenna is for OnStar CD Player ® not be covered by the vehicle SiriusXM Satellite Radio, and GPS warranty. Do not clear the inside (Global Positioning System). Keep The player can be used for CDs rear window with sharp objects.
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Infotainment System 7-15 To avoid damage to the CD player: Press and hold to fast forward Press to eject a disc from the through a track. CD player. Do not use scratched or damaged discs. Release to return to playing Playing an Audio CD speed.
7-16 Infotainment System The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, This jack is not an audio output. Do or upside down. not plug headphones into the auxiliary input jack. Auxiliary The air is very humid. Try the devices should be set up while the disc again later.
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Infotainment System 7-17 USB Drives Composers Off: Playback starts from the beginning of the current track after ® Zunes To search for tracks: the last track finishes. Not all iPods, PFDs, USB Drives, 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. Connecting and Controlling a and Zunes are compatible with the 2.
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7-18 Infotainment System 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Connecting and Controlling a Tracks can be searched for by: Song Titles, Podcasts, USB Drive Playlists* or Genres. The infotainment system can only Artists 4. Select the track. play back .mp3 and .wma files from Albums a USB drive.
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Infotainment System 7-19 Off: Plays current tracks in A Bluetooth phone with MP3 To select the Bluetooth Setup menu sequential order. capability cannot be paired to the when a device is attached to the vehicle as a phone and an MP3 USB port and active: Repeat Functionality player at the same time.
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7-20 Infotainment System Pairing a Device Connecting to a Device Removing a Device 1. Select Connect To New Device Once a device is paired to the 1. Select Remove Device from the from the Bluetooth Music infotainment system, it can be Bluetooth Music Setup menu.
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Infotainment System 7-21 Messages Other Information Phone ® The following messages may The Bluetooth word mark and ® appear on the infotainment screen. Bluetooth (Overview) logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks Poor Bluetooth Signal Quality: For vehicles equipped with by General Motors is under license.
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7-22 Infotainment System Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. make and receive phone calls. The Infotainment System Controls The system may not work with infotainment system and voice To navigate the menu system using all cell phones. See Pairing in recognition are used to control the the infotainment controls, see this section.
Infotainment System 7-23 If multiple paired cell phones are your cell phone manufacturer's user VOL/ knob during a call to within range of the system, the guide for Bluetooth functions before change the volume level. The system connects to the first pairing the cell phone.
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7-24 Infotainment System 6. Locate the device named Your Deleting a Paired Phone 5. Select the new phone to connect Vehicle in the list on the cell to and follow the on screen 1. Press the CONFIG button. phone. Follow the instructions prompts.
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Infotainment System 7-25 The Call Lists menu allows you to 3. Select the Incoming Calls, Declining a Call access the phone numbers from the Outgoing Calls, or Missed Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, and Calls list. Decline and press the TUNE/ Missed Calls menus on your cell MENU knob to decline the call.
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7-26 Infotainment System 2. Select Switch Call from Ending a Call Bluetooth (Voice the menu. Recognition) Turn or press the TUNE/MENU knob and select Hang Up. Conference Calling Using Voice Recognition If equipped, conference calling and Muting a Call To use voice recognition, press the three-way calling must be supported button on the steering wheel.
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Infotainment System 7-27 Pairing Information different paired phone, see This name will be used to Connecting to a Different indicate which phones are A Bluetooth phone with MP3 Phone later in this section. paired and connected to the capability cannot be paired to vehicle.
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7-28 Infotainment System Deleting a Paired Phone 2. Say Bluetooth. Delete: This command is used to delete individual name tags. If the phone name you want to 3. Say Change phone. delete is unknown, see Listing All Delete All Name Tags: This If another cell phone is Paired and Connected Phones.
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Infotainment System 7-29 To hear all of the numbers Using the Delete All Name Tags Making a Call recognized by the system, say Command Calls can be made using the Verify at any time. This command deletes all stored following commands. name tags in the Hands-Free 1.
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7-30 Infotainment System Calling 911 Emergency Receiving a Call 1. Press . The system responds Ready, followed by When an incoming call is received, 1. Press . The system a tone. the audio system mutes and a ring responds Ready, followed by tone is heard in the vehicle.
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Infotainment System 7-31 Three-Way Calling does not transfer to the vehicle, use To cancel mute, press , and the audio transfer feature on the cell then say Un-mute Call. If equipped, three-way calling must phone. See your cell phone be supported on the cell phone and Transferring a Call manufacturer's user guide.
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7-32 Infotainment System Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System (DTMF) Tones Unless information is deleted out of the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it The Bluetooth system can send will be retained indefinitely. This numbers and the numbers stored as includes all saved name tags in the name tags during a call.
Driving and Operating Driving and Starting the Engine ..9-19 Cruise Control Engine Heater ....9-23 Cruise Control ....9-35 Operating Retained Accessory Driver Assistance Systems...
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Trailer Towing Driving Information passenger to handle potential General Towing distractions. Information ....9-52 Distracted Driving Driving Characteristics and Become familiar with vehicle Towing Tips .
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Warning between you and the driver in Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the If the steering wheel is turned until it Steering in Emergencies vehicle is being driven, brake reaches the end of its travel and is There are some situations when normally but do not pump the held against that position for an steering around a problem may brakes.
Driving and Operating Steering or Cornering Skid The vehicle's right wheels can drop material on the road. Learn to too much speed or steering in a off the edge of a road onto the recognize warning clues such curve causes tires to slip and shoulder while driving.
Driving and Operating For the 2.0L and 2.5L engine: Add Caution Warning (Continued) and keep the oil level at 1 L (1 qt) above the high mark when driving If the vehicle is used for track After driving through a large under these conditions.
Driving and Operating There is no hard and fast rule about Other driving tips include: Warning hydroplaning. The best advice is to Keep the vehicle well ventilated. slow down when the road is wet. Using the brakes to slow the Keep the interior Other Rainy Weather Tips vehicle on a long downhill slope...
Driving and Operating Winter Driving The Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning improves vehicle stability during Driving on Snow or Ice hard stops on slippery roads, but Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) apply the brakes sooner than when Drive carefully when there is snow or with the ignition off is on dry pavement.
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Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the For more information about If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: vehicle unless there is help nearby. carbon monoxide, see Clear away snow from around If possible, use Roadside the base of your vehicle,...
9-10 Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits it Out Slowly and cautiously spin the It is very important to know how Turn the steering wheel left and wheels to free the vehicle when much weight the vehicle can right to clear the area around the stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
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Driving and Operating 9-11 2. Maximum Vehicle Capacity There is also important loading Warning (Continued) Weight information on the Certification label. It tells you the Gross 3. Size of the Original Equipment vehicle handles. This could Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Tires cause loss of control and a and the Gross Axle Weight...
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9-12 Driving and Operating The resulting figure equals If your vehicle will be towing the available amount of cargo a trailer, load from your trailer and luggage load capacity. will be transferred to your For example, if the "XXX" vehicle. Consult this manual amount equals 1400 lbs.
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Driving and Operating 9-13 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).
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9-14 Driving and Operating fuel, and cargo. Never exceed If you put things inside the Warning (Continued) the GVWR for the vehicle, or the vehicle like suitcases, tools, Gross Axle Weight Rating packages, or anything Never stack heavier (GAWR) for either the front or else they will go as fast as the things, like suitcases,...
Driving and Operating 9-15 Starting and The transmitter must be in the Caution (Continued) vehicle for the system to operate. Operating If the pushbutton start is not breaking-in guideline every working, the vehicle may be near a time you get new brake New Vehicle Break-In strong radio antenna signal causing linings.
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9-16 Driving and Operating Driver Information Center (DIC). 3. Come to a complete stop, shift ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber to P (Park), and turn the ignition Indicator Light): This mode allows . When the vehicle is to OFF. On vehicles with an you to use some electrical shifted into P (Park), the ignition automatic transmission, the shift...
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Driving and Operating 9-17 Service Only Mode Ignition Positions (Key Caution (Continued) Access) This power mode is available for service and diagnostics, and to only with your hand. If the key verify the proper operation of the cannot be turned by hand, see malfunction indicator lamp as may your dealer.
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9-18 Driving and Operating Do not turn the engine off when the 4. Set the parking brake. See ventilation fan and 12-volt power vehicle is moving. This will cause a outlets, as well as to display some loss of power assist in the brake warning and indicator lights.
Driving and Operating 9-19 Key Lock Release The key lock release will not work if Caution the battery is charged less than 9 volts, or uncharged. Try charging Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the or jump starting the battery. See vehicle is moving.
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9-20 Driving and Operating Starting Procedure motor damage. To prevent gear or press the ENGINE START/ damage, this system also STOP button, for up to a 1. With your foot off the accelerator prevents cranking if the engine maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at pedal, turn the ignition to START.
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Driving and Operating 9-21 AUTO STOP on the tachometer cooling. To maximize fuel Warning (Continued) signifies that the engine is in auto economy, use the eco air stop mode. See conditioning mode. vehicle has the automatic engine . When the vehicle is The shift lever is in P (Park), start/stop feature, the vehicle's turned off, the tachometer will move...
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9-22 Driving and Operating the time before the engine is Stop/Start System Auto Engine Stop/Start restarted to provide cabin When the brakes are applied and cooling. To maximize fuel Warning the vehicle is at a complete stop, economy, use the eco air the engine may turn off.
Driving and Operating 9-23 The interior comfort level has not To Use the Engine Coolant Warning reached the required level for Heater the climate control system or 1. Turn off the engine. Plugging the cord into an defog settings. Use the eco ungrounded outlet could cause an (green indicator on) air 2.
9-24 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) Warning (Continued) by holding in the button on the Power (RAP) shift lever and pushing the shift Do not leave the vehicle when the lever all the way toward the front These vehicle accessories can be engine is running.
Driving and Operating 9-25 Torque Lock Shifting out of Park To shift out of P (Park): 1. Apply the brake pedal. Torque lock is when the weight of This vehicle is equipped with an the vehicle puts too much force on electronic shift lock release system.
9-26 Driving and Operating To access the shift lock manual Parking over Things release: That Burn 1. Apply the parking brake. Warning Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn.
Driving and Operating 9-27 Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle Warning (Continued) While Parked There are holes or openings Warning It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not monoxide (CO) which cannot be...
9-28 Driving and Operating Automatic is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out Warning of P (Park), ease pressure on the Transmission shift lever and push the shift lever It is dangerous to get out of the all the way into P (Park) as you vehicle if the shift lever is not fully maintain brake application.
Driving and Operating 9-29 N (Neutral): In this position, the Manual Mode Caution (Continued) engine does not connect with the Driver Shift Control (DSC) wheels. To restart the engine when the vehicle warranty. Be sure the the vehicle is already moving, use To use this feature: engine is not running at high N (Neutral) only.
9-30 Driving and Operating While using the DSC feature the With the DSC feature, the vehicle Brakes transmission will have firmer shifting can be set to pull away in and sportier performance. You can 2 (Second) gear. Antilock Brake use this for sport driving or when 1.
Driving and Operating 9-31 If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS computer senses that the wheels...
9-32 Driving and Operating To release the parking brake, hold where the driver has quickly and automatically activated. During the the brake pedal down. Pull the forcefully applied the brake pedal in transition period between when the parking brake lever up until you can an attempt to quickly stop or slow driver releases the brake pedal and press the release button.
Driving and Operating 9-33 Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the intended path. Traction Control/ If cruise control is being used and Electronic Stability traction control or StabiliTrak begins Control to limit wheel spin, cruise control will The indicator light for both systems disengage.
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9-34 Driving and Operating To turn the system off, press the comes on and stays on: and StabiliTrak OFF Light come TCS/StabiliTrak button on the center on and stay on in the instrument 1. Stop the vehicle. stack. cluster. 2. Turn the engine off and wait To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on 15 seconds.
Driving and Operating 9-35 Cruise Control Warning The cruise control lets the vehicle 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. Do not use the your foot on the accelerator.
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9-36 Driving and Operating To increase the speed in small SET/ (Set/Coast): Move the Resuming a Set Speed increments, move the thumbwheel down briefly to set the If the cruise control is set at a thumbwheel up toward RES/+ speed and activate cruise control. desired speed and then the brakes briefly and then release it.
Driving and Operating 9-37 Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control Driver Assistance Using Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise Systems Use the accelerator pedal to control: increase the vehicle speed. When Step lightly on the brake pedal; Forward Collision Alert you take your foot off the pedal, the when cruise control disengages,...
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9-38 Driving and Operating Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Warning Warning (Continued) FCA is a warning system and or ice, or if the windshield is does not apply the brakes. When damaged. It may also not detect a approaching a slower-moving or vehicle on winding or hilly roads, stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, or in conditions that can limit...
Driving and Operating 9-39 Alert occurs, the brake system may and will affect the timing of both the Ultrasonic Parking Assist prepare for driver braking to occur Collision Alert and the Tailgating The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist more rapidly which can cause a Alert features.
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9-40 Driving and Operating When the system is off, PARK be seen; this can occur after Warning (Continued) ASSIST OFF displays on the Driver washing the vehicle in cold Information Center (DIC). The weather. The message may not check the area around the vehicle message disappears after a short clear until the frost or ice has and check all mirrors before...
Driving and Operating 9-41 Other conditions, such as The SBZA sensor covers a zone of Warning (Continued) vibrations from a jackhammer or approximately one lane over from the compression of air brakes on both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m all driving conditions.
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9-42 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not SBZA may not operate when the SBZA sensors in the left or right Seem to Work Properly corners of the rear bumper are SBZA displays may not come on covered with mud, dirt, snow, ice, when passing a vehicle quickly or or slush, or in heavy rainstorms.
Driving and Operating 9-43 Rear Vision Turning the Rear Vision Camera Warning (Continued) System On or Off Camera (RVC) On some vehicles, the RVC system before backing may result in The vehicle may have an RVC can be turned on or off: injury, death, or vehicle damage.
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9-44 Driving and Operating The symbols appear and may cover the approaching cross traffic Rear Vision Camera Location an object when viewing the direction. This system detects infotainment screen when an object objects coming from up to 20 m (65 is detected by the URPA system.
Driving and Operating 9-45 When the System Does Not Lane Departure Seem To Work Properly Warning (LDW) The RVC system may not work If equipped, LDW may help avoid properly or display a clear image if: crashes due to unintentional lane The RVC is turned off.
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9-46 Driving and Operating When the vehicle is started, the Warning Warning (Continued) LDW indicator on the instrument cluster will come on briefly. The LDW system is an aid to help and maintain proper vehicle If LDW is on, the LDW indicator will the vehicle stay in the driving position within the lane, or vehicle appear green if the system detects...
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Driving and Operating 9-47 The windshield may be Fuel Warning (Continued) damaged. Use of the recommended fuel is an The weather may be limiting also not detect a lane on winding important part of the proper visibility. or hilly roads, or in conditions that maintenance of this vehicle.
9-48 Driving and Operating If the vehicle has a yellow fuel cap, knocking noise, commonly referred then they are acceptable to use. E85 or FlexFuel can be used in the to as spark knock, might be heard. However, E85 (85% ethanol) and vehicle.
Driving and Operating 9-49 Gasoline Specifications vehicle may not pass a smog-check Fuel Additives test. See At a minimum, gasoline should meet To keep fuel systems clean, TOP . If this occurs, ASTM specification D 4814. Some TIER Detergent Gasoline is return to your authorized dealer for gasolines contain an recommended.
9-50 Driving and Operating The use of E85 or FlexFuel is immediately after refueling to allow Caution (Continued) encouraged when the vehicle is the vehicle to adapt to the change in designed to use it. E85 or FlexFuel ethanol concentration. damage plastic and rubber parts.
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Driving and Operating 9-51 If the cap is not properly installed, Warning (Continued) the malfunction indicator lamp will come on. See Do not leave the fuel pump unattended. Do not top off or overfill the tank and Do not reenter the vehicle wait a few seconds before removing while pumping fuel.
9-52 Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) General Towing Remove the container from of fuel cap might not fit properly, the vehicle, trunk, or pickup might cause the malfunction Information bed before filling. indicator lamp to light, and could Only use towing equipment that has damage the fuel tank and Place the container on the...
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Driving and Operating 9-53 Do not tow a trailer during the Before starting, check all trailer hitch Warning (Continued) first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent parts and attachments, safety damage to the engine, axle or chains, electrical connectors, lamps, When towing a trailer: other parts.
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9-54 Driving and Operating This can help to avoid situations Making Turns lamps also flash, telling other that require heavy braking and drivers the vehicle is turning, sudden turns. changing lanes or stopping. Caution When towing a trailer, the arrows on Passing Making very sharp turns while the instrument cluster flash for turns...
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Driving and Operating 9-55 grades, the vehicle could show If parking the rig on a hill: 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is signs similar to engine overheating. clear of the chocks. 1. Press the brake pedal, but do To avoid this, let the engine run not shift into P (Park) yet.
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9-56 Driving and Operating Trailer Towing (eAssist) on the vehicle, and the amount of If there are a lot of options, tongue weight the vehicle can carry. equipment, passengers, or cargo in The vehicle is neither designed nor See Weight of the Trailer Tongue the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue intended to tow a trailer.
Driving and Operating 9-57 After loading the trailer, weigh the bumper-type hitches to it. Use Trailer Brakes trailer and then the tongue, only a frame-mounted hitch that Does the trailer have its own separately, to see if the weights are does not attach to the bumper.
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9-58 Driving and Operating Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty. Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment.
10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Jump Starting General Information System ....10-54 Jump Starting (On-board For service and parts needs, visit Tire Pressure Monitor with eAssist Only) .
Vehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock Doing Your Own many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Service Work wear by-products contain and/or control.
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10-4 Vehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood 2. Go to the front of the vehicle to Before attempting to do your own find the secondary release To open the hood: service work, see handle. The handle is under the front edge of the hood near the center.
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10-6 Vehicle Care 2. Engine Cover. 3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See 4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See 5. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See 6. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See 7. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See 10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir.
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Vehicle Care 10-7 2.4L L4 Engine eAssist...
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10-8 Vehicle Care 2. Engine Cover. 12. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See 3. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See 4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See 5. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See 6. High Voltage Cable (Orange Color). 7. Transmission Fluid Cap (Out of View).
10-10 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine 2. Engine Cover. oil level at each fuel fill. In order to performance and long life, careful get an accurate reading, the vehicle attention must be paid to engine oil.
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Vehicle Care 10-11 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it Selecting the Right Engine Oil Caution with a paper towel or cloth, then Selecting the right engine oil push it back in all the way. depends on both the proper oil Do not add too much oil.
10-12 Vehicle Care temperatures. When selecting an oil properly dispose of clothing or rags Caution of the appropriate viscosity grade, containing used engine oil. See the always select an oil of the correct manufacturer's warnings about the Failure to use the recommended specification.
Vehicle Care 10-13 the oil life system to work properly, since the last oil change. The system is reset when the the system must be reset every time Remember to reset the oil life CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON the oil is changed. system whenever the oil is changed.
10-14 Vehicle Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace the engine air 6. Install the nine screws on the top cleaner/filter: of the housing to lock the cover The engine air cleaner/filter is in the in place. engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle.
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Vehicle Care 10-15 5. Lower the filter cover housing 4. Inspect or replace the engine air Caution toward the engine. cleaner/filter. 6. Install the six screws on the top 5. Lower the filter cover housing If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt of the housing to lock the cover toward the engine.
10-16 Vehicle Care Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. 2.4L L4 Engine eAssist 2.5L L4 Engine 1. Engine Cooling Fans (Out 1. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View) of View) 2. Coolant Surge Tank and 2.
Vehicle Care 10-17 What to Use Warning Caution (Continued) Warning Heater and radiator hoses, and vehicle warranty. Always use other engine parts, can be very DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant Adding only plain water or some hot. Do not touch them. If you do, in the vehicle.
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10-18 Vehicle Care This mixture: If coolant is visible but the coolant Caution (Continued) level is not at or above the mark Gives freezing protection down pointed to, add a 50/50 mixture of to 37°C ( 34°F), outside proper mixture of engine coolant clean, drinkable water and temperature.
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Vehicle Care 10-19 Caution This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be The coolant surge tank pressure severely damaged. cap can be removed when the cooling system, including the surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
10-20 Vehicle Care reaches the mark pointed to on If the decision is made not to lift the If Steam Is Coming from the the front of the coolant hood when this warning appears, Engine Compartment surge tank. get service help right away. Contact your dealer for additional Warning 5.
Vehicle Care 10-21 If No Steam Is Coming from temperature warning light no longer below freezing, use a fluid that has displays, the vehicle can be driven. sufficient protection against the Engine Compartment Continue to drive the vehicle slowly freezing. If an engine overheat warning is for about 10 minutes.
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10-22 Vehicle Care heard all the time when the vehicle Properly torqued wheel nuts are Caution (Continued) is moving, except when applying the necessary to help prevent brake brake pedal firmly. pulsation. When tires are rotated, Do not mix water with inspect brake pads for wear and ready-to-use washer fluid.
Vehicle Care 10-23 if the vehicle is to have really good Warning braking. The vehicle was designed for the location of the and tested with top-quality brake reservoir. If too much brake fluid is added, it parts. When parts of the braking There are only two reasons why the can spill on the engine and burn, system are replaced, be sure to get...
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10-24 Vehicle Care battery setting on the charger. Warning Caution (Continued) If available, use the AGM setting on the charger, to limit charge voltage If brake fluid is spilled on the With the wrong kind of fluid in the to 14.8 volts. vehicle's painted surfaces, brake hydraulic system, the the paint finish can be...
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Vehicle Care 10-25 Warning (Continued) known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Vehicle Storage Warning Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. The eAssist system high voltage For stop/start equipped vehicles, You can be badly hurt if you are battery is cooled with air drawn from...
10-26 Vehicle Care Extended Storage: Remove the 3. Try to start the engine in each 2. Apply the parking brake. Be 12-volt battery black, negative ( ) gear. The vehicle should start ready to apply the regular brake cable from the battery or use a only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
Vehicle Care 10-27 Contact your dealer if service is pressure from the regular brake Caution required. pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. Allowing the wiper arm to touch Park Brake and P (Park) To check the P (Park) the windshield when no wiper Mechanism Check...
10-28 Vehicle Care 2. Lift up on the latch in the middle Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement of the wiper blade where the Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement wiper arm attaches. should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see 3.
Vehicle Care 10-29 High Intensity Discharge Headlamps, Front Turn 2. Low-Beam Headlamp (HID) Lighting Signal, Sidemarker, and 3. Sidemarker Lamp Parking Lamps 4. Parking/Turn Signal Lamp Warning To replace one of the headlamp Base Headlamp Assembly bulbs: The high intensity discharge The base model vehicle has 1.
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10-30 Vehicle Care 8. Replace the cap from the back Passenger Side Shown, Driver of the headlamp assembly by Side Similar turning it clockwise. 1. High-Beam Headlamp 9. For the driver side, reinstall the 2. Turn Signal Lamps windshield washer bottle filler 3.
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Vehicle Care 10-31 10. Replace the cap from the back 6. Connect the electrical connector. of the headlamp assembly by 7. Replace the cap from the back turning it clockwise. of the headlamp assembly by 11. For the driver side, reinstall the turning it clockwise.
10-32 Vehicle Care 2. Remove the bulb socket from Fog Lamps the headlamp assembly by To replace the front fog lamp bulb: turning it counterclockwise. 3. Remove the bulb from the socket. 4. Replace the bulb in the bulb socket. 5.
Vehicle Care 10-33 Taillamps, Turn Signal, 3. Remove the bulb socket by Caution turning counterclockwise and Stoplamps, and Back-Up pulling straight out. Improper lamp assembly removal Lamps (LS and LT) 4. Remove the bulb from the and installation can cause leaks socket.
10-34 Vehicle Care 5. Install a new bulb into the Caution socket. 6. Install the bulb socket into the Improper lamp assembly removal taillamp assembly by turning it and installation can cause leaks clockwise. and water intrusion which may cause damage to the taillamp. Do 7.
Vehicle Care 10-35 License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: 3. Remove the bulb socket from 3. Turn the bulb socket (1) the taillamp assembly by turning counterclockwise to remove it it counterclockwise. from the lamp assembly (3). Passenger Side Shown, Driver 4.
10-36 Vehicle Care Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Bulb Exterior Lamp Number Bulb Exterior Lamp High Voltage Devices and Number Low-Beam H11 LL Wiring Headlamp (Base Back-Up Lamp 921 LL and Uplevel) Deck Lid Taillamp Warning Stoplamp/Taillamp 7440 DRL and Parking 7443 ULL (LS and LT) Lamp (HID)
Vehicle Care 10-37 Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Fuses Overload An electrical overload may cause The wiring circuits in the vehicle are the lamps to go on and off, or in protected from short circuits by The vehicle has fuses and circuit some cases to remain off.
10-38 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is on the driver side of the engine compartment, near the battery. Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component.
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10-40 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped Mini Mini Usage Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Fuses Fuses features shown. Engine Control Right Seat Power Mini Usage Module Lumber Control Fuses Emissions eAssist Module/ Transmission Control Chassis Control Module Battery Transmission Module...
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Vehicle Care 10-41 Mini Mini J-Case Usage Usage Usage Fuses Fuses Fuses Horn/Dual Horn Lane Departure/Rear Starter 2 Parking Aid/Side Cluster Ignition Cooling Fan K1 Blind Zone Assist Inside Rearview Air Pump Emissions PEPS BATT Mirror/Rear Camera/ Fuel Module Ignition Mini Usage J-Case...
10-42 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Micro Usage Block Relays Front Wiper Speed Front Wiper On Cabin Pump eAssist/ SAIR Solenoid Transmission Auxiliary Oil Pump (LKW) Cooling Fan K3 Pull the door toward you to release Transmission Oil it from the hinge. Pump (LUK)/Starter 2 Solenoid (LKW) The instrument panel fuse block is...
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Vehicle Care 10-43 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Left Stoplamp, Left License Plate Lamp, DRL Lamp, Center Headlamp Control, High-Mounted Right Taillamp, Right Stoplamp, Rear Fog Park/Sidemarker Lamps, Right Front Lamps, Right Mirror Park/Sidemarker Turn, Right Front Lamps, LED Turn Signals Indicator Dim, Washer Pump, Right Radio...
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10-44 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Passenger Seat Ambient Light, Tires (Circuit Breaker) Switch Backlighting (LED), Trunk Lamp, Every new GM vehicle has Driver Seat (Circuit Shift Lock, Key high-quality tires made by a Breaker) Capture leading tire manufacturer.
Vehicle Care 10-45 Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) for inflation pressure and a serious crash. See Worn or old tires can adjustment for high-speed cause a crash. If the tread driving. is badly worn, replace them. Underinflated tires pose All-Season Tires the same danger as Replace any tires that This vehicle may come with...
10-46 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tires of the traction or performance as winter Tire Sidewall Labeling same size, load range, and tires on snow or ice-covered roads. Useful information about a tire is speed rating as the original equipment tires.
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Vehicle Care 10-47 and service description. See the digits represent the week performance factors: treadwear, Tire Size illustration later in this (01 52) and the last two digits, traction, and temperature section. the year. For example, the third resistance. For more information week of the year 2010 would (2) TPC Spec (Tire have a four-digit DOT date...
10-48 Vehicle Care (2) Temporary Use Only (4) Maximum Cold Inflation criteria have a TPC specification compact spare tire or temporary Load Limit Maximum load that code molded onto the sidewall. use tire should not be driven at can be carried and the GM's TPC specifications meet or speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph).
Vehicle Care 10-49 vehicle tire engineered to (5) Rim Diameter Diameter of automatic transmission, power standards set by the U.S. Tire the wheel in inches. windows, power seats, and air and Rim Association. conditioning. (6) Service Description These (2) Tire Width The three-digit characters represent the load Aspect Ratio...
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10-50 Vehicle Care before a tire has built up heat GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure from driving. See Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. The maximum air pressure is Curb Weight The weight of a molded onto the sidewall.
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Vehicle Care 10-51 outward when mounted on a Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic of a tire when only 1.6 mm vehicle. The side of the tire that tire in which the ply cords that (1/16 in) of tread remains. See contains a whitewall, bears extend to the beads are laid at white lettering, or bears...
10-52 Vehicle Care Vehicle Maximum Load on the The Tire and Loading Caution Tire Load on an individual tire Information label on the vehicle due to curb weight, accessory indicates the original equipment Neither tire underinflation nor weight, occupant weight, and tires and the correct cold tire overinflation is good.
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Vehicle Care 10-53 How to Check Recheck the tire pressure with Warning (Continued) the tire gauge. Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure. Return the valve caps on the the tires are rated for high-speed operation, in excellent condition, Proper tire inflation cannot be valve stems to prevent leaks and set to the correct cold tire...
10-54 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure System under-inflated. telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire approximately one minute and then...
Vehicle Care 10-55 on the instrument cluster. If the A Tire and Loading Information warning light comes on, stop as label, attached to your vehicle, soon as possible and inflate the shows the size of the original Tire Pressure Monitor tires to the recommended pressure equipment tires and the correct shown on the Tire and Loading...
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10-56 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching TPMS Malfunction Light and Caution (Continued) process was not done or not Message completed successfully after vehicle warranty. Always use only The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires. The if one or more of the TPMS sensors the GM approved tire sealant malfunction light and the DIC are missing or inoperable.
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Vehicle Care 10-57 Operating electronic devices or using a TPMS relearn tool, in the 4. Use the thumbwheel to scroll to being near facilities using radio following order: driver side front tire, the Tire Pressure Menu Item wave frequencies similar to the passenger side front tire, passenger screen.
10-58 Vehicle Care The tire has a puncture, cut, 9. Proceed to the passenger side Tire Inspection or other damage that cannot front tire, and repeat the We recommend that the tires, procedure in Step 8. be repaired well because of including the spare tire, if the the size or location of the 10.
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Vehicle Care 10-59 Warning (Continued) towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor remove all rust or dirt. System. See Lightly coat the center of the wheel hub with wheel bearing Check that all wheel nuts are grease after a wheel change or properly tightened.
10-60 Vehicle Care equipped, be replaced after six at least a month, remove the tires or years, regardless of tread wear. The raise the vehicle to reduce the tire manufacturer date is the last weight from the tires. four digits of the DOT Tire Buying New Tires Identification Number (TIN) which is molded into one side of the tire...
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Vehicle Care 10-61 number is molded onto the tire's Winter tires with the same speed Warning sidewall near the tire size. If the rating as the original equipment tires have an all-season tread tires may not be available for H, Mixing tires of different sizes, design, the TPC Spec number V, W, Y and ZR speed rated...
10-62 Vehicle Care sure they are the same size, may be affected. If the vehicle has Uniform Tire Quality electronic systems such as antilock load range, speed rating, and Grading brakes, rollover airbags, traction construction (radial) as the control, electronic stability control, Quality grades can be found original tires.
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Vehicle Care 10-63 nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include or to some limited-production the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, tires.
10-64 Vehicle Care performance on the laboratory surface variations such as troughs Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor test wheel than the minimum vibrating when driving on a smooth System (TPMS) sensors with new required by law.
Vehicle Care 10-65 Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat Caution (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blow out Warning ground clearance, and tire or tire while driving, especially if the tires chain clearance to the body and are maintained properly.
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10-66 Vehicle Care Warning Warning (Continued) Warning Driving on a flat tire will cause changing a flat tire. If it is used for Changing a tire can be permanent damage to the tire. anything else, you or others could dangerous. The vehicle can slip Re-inflating a tire after it has been be badly injured or killed if the off the jack and roll over or fall...
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Vehicle Care 10-67 This vehicle may come with a jack 2. Flat Tire and spare tire or a tire sealant and The following information explains compressor kit. To use the jacking how to repair or change a tire. equipment to change a spare tire safely, follow the instructions below.
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10-68 Vehicle Care If the tire has been separated from Warning (Continued) Warning the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, or has a large puncture, the tire is which cannot be seen or smelled. Storing the tire sealant and too severely damaged for the tire It can cause unconsciousness compressor kit or other sealant and compressor kit to be...
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Vehicle Care 10-69 3. Pressure Relief Button Using the Tire Sealant and If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly Compressor Kit to Temporarily 4. Pressure Gauge to a level place. Turn on the hazard Seal and Inflate a 5.
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10-70 Vehicle Care 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (6) 9. Press the on/off button (1) to reading. The compressor may onto the tire valve stem. Turn it turn the tire sealant and be turned on/off until the clockwise until it is tight. compressor kit on.
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Vehicle Care 10-71 11. Press the on/off button (1) to 19. Stop at a safe location and turn the tire sealant and check the tire pressure. Refer compressor kit off. to Steps 1 11 under Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor The tire is not sealed and will Kit without Sealant to Inflate a continue to leak air until the...
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10-72 Vehicle Care 21. Dispose of the used sealant Using the Tire Sealant and 1. Remove the tire sealant and canister and sealant/air hose compressor kit from its storage Compressor Kit without (6) assembly at a local dealer location. See Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not or in accordance with local Punctured)
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Vehicle Care 10-73 6. Plug the power plug (7) into the 10. Inflate the tire to the 11. Press the on/off button (1) to accessory power outlet in the recommended inflation turn the tire sealant and vehicle. Unplug all items from pressure using the pressure compressor kit off.
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10-74 Vehicle Care Removal and Installation of the 6. Screw the connector (2) to the canister (1). Sealant Canister 7. Slide the plastic cover back on. To remove the sealant canister: Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Pressure Deflation Button) System Identification If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above,...
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Vehicle Care 10-75 If the tire has been separated from Warning (Continued) Warning the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, or has a large puncture, the tire is which cannot be seen or smelled. Storing the tire sealant and too severely damaged for the tire It can cause unconsciousness compressor kit or other sealant and compressor kit to be...
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10-76 Vehicle Care The kit includes: 2. On/Off Button There is only enough sealant to seal one tire. After usage, the sealant 3. Pressure Gauge canister and sealant/air hose 4. Pressure Deflation Button assembly must be replaced. See (If equipped) Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister following.
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Vehicle Care 10-77 heated environment for five minutes. 4. Remove the valve stem cap from This will help to inflate the tire the flat tire by turning it faster. counterclockwise. 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (6) If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly onto the tire valve stem.
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10-78 Vehicle Care 9. Press the on/off button (2) to The pressure gauge (3) may 11. Press the on/off button (2) to turn the tire sealant and read higher than the actual tire turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on. pressure while the compressor compressor kit off.
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Vehicle Care 10-79 19. Stop at a safe location and 21. Dispose of the used tire check the tire pressure. Refer sealant canister (5) and to Steps 1 11 under Using the sealant/air hose (6) assembly Tire Sealant and Compressor at a local dealer or in Kit without Sealant to Inflate a accordance with local state...
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10-80 Vehicle Care Using the Tire Sealant and If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly Compressor Kit without to a level place. Turn on the hazard Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not warning flashers. See Punctured) To use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant:...
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Vehicle Care 10-81 6. Plug the power plug (8) into the 10. Inflate the tire to the 11. Press the on/off button (2) to accessory power outlet in the recommended inflation turn the tire sealant and vehicle. Unplug all items from pressure using the pressure compressor kit off.
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10-82 Vehicle Care 4. Replace with a new canister which is available from your dealer. 5. Push the new canister into place. Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit To access the tire sealant and compressor kit: 1. Open the trunk. See With Pressure Relief Button The tire sealant and compressor kit has an accessory adapter in a...
Vehicle Care 10-83 3. Turn the wing nut 4. Wrench (In Bag) 4. The jack and tools are stored counterclockwise to remove it. below the spare tire. Remove 5. Trim Removal (If Equipped) them from their container and 4. Remove the tire sealant and 6.
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10-84 Vehicle Care 2. Turn the wheel wrench 5. Place the jack near the flat tire. Warning counterclockwise to loosen and 6. Put the compact spare tire remove the wheel nut caps. near you. Lifting a vehicle and getting under Do not try to remove plastic caps it to do maintenance or repairs is from the cover or center cap.
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Vehicle Care 10-85 Caution 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. 10. Raise the vehicle by turning the 11. Remove all of the wheel nuts. jack handle clockwise.
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10-86 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning Warning (Continued) an emergency, a cloth or a paper Never use oil or grease on bolts aftermarket manufacturer when towel can be used; however, use or nuts because the nuts might using accessory locking wheel a scraper or wire brush later to come loose.
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Vehicle Care 10-87 and how it attaches to the vehicle. Caution This vehicle will have a slide in fastener or a screw in fastener. Wheel covers will not fit on the Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and vehicle's compact spare. If you try Tools with a Screw in Fastener to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, the cover or the...
10-88 Vehicle Care 3. Turn the wrench clockwise to The compact spare is for temporary tighten the fastener. use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as 4. Replace the foam, jack and soon as you can. tools, and the tire in their original storage location.
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Vehicle Care 10-89 designed for temporary use only. Do not use the compact spare on Jump Starting The vehicle will perform differently other vehicles. with the spare tire installed and it is Do not mix the compact spare tire or Jump Starting (On-board recommended that the vehicle wheel with other wheels or tires.
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10-90 Vehicle Care Key Access Keyless Access If the vehicle is started, the on-board jump start function will be Place the ignition key in the ON/ With the brake pedal not applied, automatically disabled. If the vehicle RUN position and proceed as press and hold the ENGINE START/ cranks but does not start, the follows:...
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Vehicle Care 10-91 Jump Starting (with or 1. Clips Caution without eAssist) 2. Pivot Points Ignoring these steps could result To remove the battery cover: For more information about the in costly damage to the vehicle vehicle battery, see 1. Release the two rear clips (1). that would not be covered by the 2.
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10-92 Vehicle Care on the driver side of the engine 2. Position the two vehicles so that 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF compartment. See they are not touching. and switch off all lights and accessories in both vehicles, To avoid the possibility of the .
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Vehicle Care 10-93 6. Connect the red positive (+) Warning (Continued) Caution cable to the remote positive (+) terminal of the discharged Be sure the battery has enough If the jumper cables are battery. water. You do not need to add connected or removed in the 7.
10-94 Vehicle Care Towing the Vehicle Consult your dealer or a Here are some important things to professional towing service if the consider before recreational vehicle disabled vehicle must be towed. towing: Caution To tow the vehicle behind another What is the towing capacity of vehicle for recreational purposes, the towing vehicle? Be sure to Incorrectly towing a disabled...
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Vehicle Care 10-95 Dinghy Towing (with eAssist) Vehicles with eAssist should not be 2. Shift the transmission to Neutral. towed with all four wheels on the 3. Place the ignition in the ACC/ ground. If the vehicle must be ACCESSORY position. See towed, a dolly should be used.
10-96 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing Appearance Care Exterior Care Locks Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, and have the locks greased after using. See Washing the Vehicle Caution To preserve the vehicle's finish, Tow the vehicle with the two rear wash it often and out of direct Towing the vehicle from the rear...
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Vehicle Care 10-97 washed. This could cause damage calcium chloride and other salts, ice Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle warranty. sap, bird droppings, chemicals from products can be obtained from industrial chimneys, etc., can If using an automatic car wash, your dealer.
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10-98 Vehicle Care The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Caution vehicle are aluminum. To prevent Lenses, Emblems, Decals and damage always follow these Stripes Machine compounding or cleaning instructions: aggressive polishing on a Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Be sure the molding is cool to basecoat/clearcoat paint finish soft cloth, and a car washing soap...
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Vehicle Care 10-99 Solvents, alcohols, fuels, Air Intakes Clean rubber blades using a lint-free or other harsh cleaners. cloth or paper towel soaked with Clear debris from the air intakes, windshield washer fluid or a mild Ice scrapers or other hard items. between the hood and windshield detergent.
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10-100 Vehicle Care Tires Caution Caution (Continued) Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the tires. Chrome wheels and other chrome automatic car wash that uses trim may be damaged if the silicone carbide tire cleaning Caution vehicle is not washed after driving brushes.
Vehicle Care 10-101 with a clean cloth will make them Finish Damage Use a soft bristle brush to remove last longer, seal better, and not stick dust from knobs and crevices on the Quickly repair minor chips and or squeak. instrument cluster.
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10-102 Vehicle Care To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass Coated Moldings the interior using the following To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Coated moldings should be cleaned. cleaners or techniques: dampened with water. Wipe droplets When lightly soiled, wipe with a Never use a razor or any other left behind with a clean dry cloth.
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Vehicle Care 10-103 To clean: cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small Caution hidden area for colorfastness before 1. Saturate a clean lint-free using a commercial upholstery colorfast cloth with water. Do not attach a device with a cleaner or spot lifter. If ring Microfiber cloth is recommended suction cup to the display.
10-104 Vehicle Care Caution Caution Warning Soaking or saturating leather, Use of air fresheners may cause Do not bleach or dye safety belts. especially perforated leather, as permanent damage to plastics It may severely weaken them. In well as other interior surfaces, and painted surfaces.
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Vehicle Care 10-105 Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage: The original equipment floor mats were designed for your vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be purchased. Non-GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals.
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Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
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If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's...
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Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
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1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Track the vehicle s The Chevrolet online owner Telephone devices (TTYs)) warranty information. experience is a one-stop resource Roadside Assistance: that allows interaction with...
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General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help representatives. Use the Vehicle Tools section.
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Model, year, color, and license Service to Chevrolet and General Motors of plate number of the vehicle. change a flat tire with the spare Canada Limited reserve the right to tire. The spare tire, if equipped, limit services or payment to an...
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Assistance advisor may give safety related. If it is, please call permission to get local your dealership, let them know this, emergency road service. You will and ask for instructions. Reimbursement receive payment, up to $100, If your dealer requests you to bring is approximately $5 Canadian.
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Courtesy Transportation is not a one-way or round-trip shuttle service part of the New Vehicle Limited within reasonable time and distance Your dealer may arrange to provide Warranty. A separate booklet parameters of your dealer's area. you with a courtesy rental vehicle or entitled Limited Warranty and reimburse you for a rental vehicle Owner Assistance Information...
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value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the GM New collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any All program options, such as shuttle related failures are not covered by service, may not be available at that warranty.
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center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: technicians and comparable company may require you to have Driver name, address, and equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. Genuine GM Original Equipment Driver license number.
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If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that damage repairs, GM recommends insurance company's collision policy that you take an active role in its...
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To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline Technical Service Bulletins and toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 Manuals are available for current (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to and past model GM vehicles. ORDER TOLL FREE: write to: 1-800-551-4123 Monday Friday Administrator, NHTSA 8:00 AM 6:00 PM Eastern Time 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
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Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: about the vehicle s performance and immediately, and notify General Chevrolet Motor Division how it is driven. For example, the Motors of Canada Limited. Call Chevrolet Customer Assistance vehicle uses computer modules to...
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These data can help provide a if the vehicle is leased, with the better understanding of the consent of the lessee; in response This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and to an official request by police or event data recorder EDR.
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OnStar Terms and Conditions and GM vehicles does not use or record Privacy Statement on the OnStar personal information or link with any website. other GM system containing personal information. If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infotainment system, use of the This vehicle has systems that system may result in the storage of...
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Press Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency ....14-2 Navigation voice commands.
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Press the OnStar Emergency button to get a priority connection to an OnStar navigation requires the Emergency Advisor available Directions and Connections 24/7 to: service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, Get help for an emergency. the built-in system can automatically Press to receive directions or Be a Good Samaritan or...
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2. Say Repeat. System responds After the call ends, press the Go with the last direction given, then button on the navigation screen to responds with OnStar ready, begin driving directions. then a tone. If directions are downloaded to the 1.
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Download the OnStar RemoteLink 1. Press . System responds: ® mobile app to select Apple OnStar Ready, followed by 1. Press . System responds: ® Android , and BlackBerry devices a tone. OnStar ready. to check vehicle fuel level, oil life, 2.
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Automatic Crash Response, Press and say Minutes then Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Verify to check how many minutes Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle remain and their expiration date. Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Press to request account transfer Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn eligibility information. The Advisor Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will can assist in canceling or removing...
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to function properly. These systems vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a system can provide in-vehicle may not operate if the battery is crash, or wireless phone network access to all of the OnStar services, discharged or disconnected. congestion or jamming. except Virtual Advisor and OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
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change the OnStar PIN, call OnStar Roadside Assistance and a route or may ask for a call back and provide the Advisor with the locksmith to help gain access to the after the vehicle is driven into an current number. vehicle.
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FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF The OnStar system is integrated THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. IN NO into the electrical architecture of the Certain OnStar components include EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR vehicle. Do not add any electrical libcurl and unzip software. Below COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE equipment.
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Airbag System (cont'd) Armrest What Will You See after an Rear Seat ....3-10 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-24 Assistance Program, Modifications .
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