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Introduction Danger, Warnings, and Symbols Caution Cautions The vehicle has components and Caution indicates a hazard that labels that use symbols instead of Warning messages found on vehicle could result in property or vehicle text. Symbols are shown along with labels and in this manual describe damage.
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuses Here are some additional symbols : Headlamp High/Low-Beam that may be found on the vehicle Changer and what they mean. For more : LATCH System Child information on the symbol, refer to Restraints the Index. : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Airbag Readiness Light : Oil Pressure...
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In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-8. 10. Data Link Connector (DLC) 19. USB Port. See Auxiliary (Out of View). See Malfunction Devices on page 7-14. 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Indicator Lamp on page 5-15. Lane-Change Signals on 20.
In Brief 22. Heated and Cooled Front Initial Drive Seats on page 3-7 (If Information Equipped). 23. Hazard Warning Flashers on This section provides a brief page 6-3. overview about some of the important features that may or may 24. Passenger Airbag Status not be on your specific vehicle.
In Brief From the outside, turn the key The engine will continue to run for Press and hold for more than toward the front or rear of the 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a two seconds to sound the panic 10-minute time extension.
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In Brief Liftgate Windows To open the liftgate the vehicle must be in P (Park) and the battery must be charged. Press the touch pad under the liftgate handle and pull up. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup as an aid. Power Liftgate If equipped with a power liftgate, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to...
In Brief Raise or lower the front part of Seat Adjustment Memory Features the seat cushion by moving the front of the control (1) up Power Seats or down. Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control (1) up or down.
In Brief Second Row Seats To fold the third row seatback: 1. Remove anything on or under the seat. 3. Pull up on the release lever on the back of the seat. The second row seat can be folded 4. Push the seatback forward to to access the third row.
In Brief Heated and Cooled Front Press the button once for the Safety Belts highest setting. With each press of Seats the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest.
1-10 In Brief Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status 3. Press (1) or (2) again to deselect indicator will light on the instrument the mirror. System panel when the vehicle is started. Folding Mirrors See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-14. For vehicles with power folding mirrors: Mirror Adjustment...
In Brief 1-11 Steering Wheel Power Tilt Wheel Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps are in the overhead console and above the rear seat passengers. The dome lamps come on when a door is opened, unless the dome lamp override button is pressed in.
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1-12 In Brief The dome lamp override button is Reading Lamps AUTO: Turns the headlamps on next to the exterior lamps control. automatically at normal brightness, Press the button near each lamp to together with the other exterior DOME OFF: Press the button turn them on or off.
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In Brief 1-13 Turn the band with the wiper symbol Windshield Washer to control the windshield wipers. FRONT: Press the button at the end of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield. Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper and rear wash button is on the center stack below the climate control system.
1-14 In Brief Climate Controls Transmission Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode ERS mode allows you to choose the top-gear limit of the transmission and the vehicle's speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer. The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster.
In Brief 1-15 Vehicle Features Radio(s) Infotainment System If the vehicle has a base radio it is included in this manual. See the separate infotainment manual for information on the connected radios, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition.
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1-16 In Brief Press the Back or Cancel screen the screen. After a few seconds, : Press to go to the Home Page. button to cancel the a beep is heard and the new See Home Page in Operation on adjustments.
In Brief 1-17 Setting the Analog Clock SiriusXM Satellite Radio auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the USB port Service The analog clock is on the depending on the audio system. instrument panel above the radio. SiriusXM is a satellite radio service If equipped, there are two USB The clock is not connected with any...
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1-18 In Brief Steering Wheel Controls Press and hold to mute/pause the : Press to turn cruise control on system. or off. The indicator light on the button comes on when the cruise : Press to seek the next radio control is on.
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In Brief 1-19 is detected ahead. This indicator Side Blind Zone Rear Cross Traffic Alert displays amber if you follow a Alert (SBZA) (RCTA) System vehicle much too closely. When approaching a vehicle ahead too If equipped, SBZA will detect If equipped, when backing, the quickly, FCA provides a red flashing vehicles in the next lane over in the...
1-20 In Brief Keep the sensors on the vehicle's Universal Remote System The vehicle may have a sunroof rear bumper clean to ensure proper over the front seats and a rear operation. sunroof over the second row seats. The rear sunroof does not open. See Parking Assist on page 9-34.
In Brief 1-21 Manual Sunshade Performance and Tire Pressure Monitor The sunshades must be opened Maintenance This vehicle may have a Tire and closed manually. To open the Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). sunshade, press the button on the Traction Control/ sunshade handle to release it and Electronic Stability guide it back.
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, Avoid idling the engine for long Canada: 1-800-268-6800 with the engine off. periods of time. New Buick owners are automatically 2. Press the vehicle information When road and weather enrolled in the Roadside Assistance button until OIL LIFE conditions are appropriate, use Program.
In Brief 1-23 See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5 or Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-7. ® OnStar This vehicle may be equipped with a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live OnStar Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-15 Windows Power Mirrors ....2-15 Keys Folding Mirrors .
Keys, Doors, and Windows Check the transmitter's battery. If locked out of the vehicle, call See Battery Replacement later Roadside Assistance. See Roadside in this section. Assistance Program on page 13-5 or Roadside Assistance Program on If the transmitter is still not page 13-7.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Pressing may arm the content (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle locate the vehicle. The parking Alarm System on page 2-12. lamps flash and the horn sounds (Unlock): Press once to unlock three times.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows once the new transmitter is 3. Insert the new battery, positive programmed. Each vehicle can side facing down. Replace with a have up to eight transmitters CR2032 or equivalent battery. programmed to it. See your dealer 4.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows If the vehicle has the remote start doors will be locked and the climate Extending Engine Run Time feature, the RKE transmitter range control system will operate To extend the engine run time by may be less while the vehicle is automatically if the vehicle has the 10 minutes, repeat Steps 1 3 while running.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows After the vehicle's engine has been The engine turns off during a remote Warning (Continued) started two times using the remote start if the coolant temperature gets start button, the ignition must be too high or if the oil pressure Young children who get into turned on and then back off before gets low.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks To unlock the doors: When is pressed on the power door lock switch while the door or Press on a door. liftgate is open, a chime will sound Shift the transmission into three times indicating delayed P (Park).
Keys, Doors, and Windows The Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout Doors feature can be turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menus. Liftgate See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-38. Warning Safety Locks Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the Caution liftgate or trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass...
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Liftgate Warning (Continued) Warning To unlock the liftgate, press the Adjust the climate control You, or others, could be injured if power door lock switch or press system to a setting that caught in the path of the power on the Remote Keyless Entry brings in only outside air and liftgate.
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2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows continue to completion. If the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) and accelerated before the power liftgate latch closes, the liftgate may reverse to the open position. Cargo could fall out of the vehicle. Always make sure the power liftgate is closed and latched before driving away.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 If more obstacles are encountered Manual Operation of Power Press the touch pad on the outside on the same power cycle, the power of the liftgate pull cup and lift to Liftgate function deactivates. The liftgate open.
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security The security light flashes. horn chirps and the lights flash. If the key is not placed in the When the door is closed, the This vehicle has theft-deterrent ignition and turned to START or the security light stops flashing and features;...
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Testing the Alarm Immobilizer When the PASS-Key III+ system senses an incorrect key, the vehicle To test the alarm: See Radio Frequency Statement on does not start. Anyone using a page 13-12. 1. From inside the vehicle, lower trial-and-error method to start the the driver side window, and open vehicle will be discouraged because...
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2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Roadside Assistance Program on 2. Insert the already programmed The SERVICE THEFT page 13-7 or Roadside Assistance key in the ignition and start the DETERRENT SYSTEM message Program on page 13-7. engine. If the engine does not displays on the Driver Information start, see your dealer for service.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) If the vehicle has the Side Blind Convex Mirrors Zone Alert (SBZA) system, see Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 9-35. Warning Folding Mirrors A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther For vehicles with manual folding away than they really are.
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows 1. Press (1) to fold the mirrors out Heated Mirrors The mirror(s) return to the original to the driving position. position when: For vehicles with heated mirrors: 2. Press (2) to fold the mirrors in to The vehicle is shifted out of (Rear Window Defogger): the folded position.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Interior Mirrors Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a Interior Rearview Mirrors Warning pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up.
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2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Express-Up/Express-Down 2. Press and continue to hold the window switch until the window Windows is fully open. A window with the express-up/down 3. Pull up and hold the window feature allows it to be raised or switch to close the window.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Rear Window Lockout Sun Visors Roof Sunroof The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active to operate the sunroof and power sunshade. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-18.
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2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vent: Press and hold the front of Dirt and debris may collect on the the switch to vent the sunroof. Press sunroof seal or in the track. This and hold the rear of the switch to could cause an issue with sunroof close the sunroof.
Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-15 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Safety Belt Use During Vehicle ..... 3-34 Restraints Pregnancy .
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and Adjust the head restraint so that the To raise or lower the head restraint,...
Seats and Restraints To adjust the head restraint Front Seats 3. Lumbar Adjustment Control rearward, press the button located To adjust the seat: on the side of the head restraint, Power Seat Adjustment Move the seat forward or and push the head restraint rearward by sliding the rearward until the desired locking control (1) forward or rearward.
Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks Manual Lumbar Power Reclining Seatbacks If equipped, press and hold the front or rear of control to increase or If equipped, move the handle To adjust the seatback: decrease lumbar support. Release forward or rearward to increase or the control when the seatback Tilt the top of the control...
Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you.
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Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions Memory Remote Recall recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the To save into memory: The memory feature can recall the appropriate manual control for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and 1.
Seats and Restraints A single beep sounds. The driver Heated and Cooled Front seat moves back approximately Seats 8 cm (3 in) and the power steering column (if equipped) moves up and Warning forward. To move the seat back farther, press again until the seat If you cannot feel temperature is all the way back.
Seats and Restraints the off setting. The lights indicate Rear Seats Entering and Exiting the three for the highest setting and one Third Row for the lowest. Warning The passenger heated seat may take longer to heat up. Using the third row seating The heated and/or cooled seats are position while the second row is canceled after the ignition is...
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Seats and Restraints 5. Pull the sliding seat lever (3) 5. Push and pull on the seatback forward. The seatback will tilt and seat cushion to make sure forward, and the seat will begin they are locked in place. sliding forward. Continue to push 6.
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3-10 Seats and Restraints 3. Pull forward on the reclining Third Row Seats To fold the third row seatback: seatback strap (2). 1. If the second row seat is in the The head restraint will fold down full rear position, adjust it Warning automatically.
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Seats and Restraints 3-11 or lift the seatback and push it Warning (Continued) into place from inside the vehicle. sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and Warning are not twisted. If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden 3.
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3-12 Seats and Restraints Installing the Third Row Seats 3. Reinstall the bolts, and torque to Caution (41 lb ft). Pull up on the To reinstall a third row seat: seat to make sure it is locked in Folding a rear seat with the safety 1.
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work Warning (Continued) This section of the manual are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts injured or killed. Do not allow properly. It also describes some passengers to ride in any area of things not to do with safety belts.
3-14 Seats and Restraints safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
Seats and Restraints 3-15 Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt shoulder and across the chest. All seating positions in the vehicle These parts of the body are best have a lap-shoulder belt. able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if If you are using a rear seating there is a sudden stop or crash.
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3-16 Seats and Restraints later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 3. Push the latch plate into the To unlatch the belt, push the button buckle until it clicks. on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position.
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Seats and Restraints 3-17 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Safety Belt Pretensioners The vehicle has a shoulder belt This vehicle has safety belt height adjuster for the driver and pretensioners for the front outboard right front passenger seating occupants. Although the safety belt positions.
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3-18 Seats and Restraints Rear Safety Belt Comfort To install: Guides Rear safety belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt and properly adjusted, the comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away from the neck and head.
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Seats and Restraints 3-19 To remove and store the comfort Warning (Continued) guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can and across the chest. These parts be removed from the guide. Slide of the body are best able to take the guide onto its storage clip.
3-20 Seats and Restraints For the third row outboard seating A pregnant woman should wear a positions, the comfort guide, once lap-shoulder belt, and the lap installed, is a clip on the interior trim portion should be worn as low as next to the outboard seatback.
Seats and Restraints 3-21 Safety Belt Extender to have it repaired. Torn or frayed Replacing Safety Belt safety belts may not protect you in a System Parts after a If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten crash. They can rip apart under Crash around you, you should use it.
3-22 Seats and Restraints See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System All vehicle airbags have the word belt assemblies inspected or AIRBAG on the trim or on an The vehicle has the following replaced. attached label near the deployment airbags: opening.
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Seats and Restraints 3-23 Here are the most important things Warning Warning (Continued) to know about the airbag system: Because airbags inflate with great Occupants should not lean on or Warning force and faster than the blink of sleep against the door or side an eye, anyone who is up windows in seating positions with You can be severely injured or...
3-24 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? 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 The front outboard passenger electrical problem.
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Seats and Restraints 3-25 Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger The front center airbag is in the Side Similar Side Similar inboard side of the driver seatback. The driver and front outboard The roof-rail airbags for the driver, passenger seat-mounted side front outboard passenger, and impact airbags are in the side of the...
3-26 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the Warning (Continued) direction of the impact, and how Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. that person causing severe injury This vehicle is equipped with Frontal airbags may inflate at or even death.
Seats and Restraints 3-27 side. The front center airbag is not system predicts that the vehicle is wheel or the instrument panel. In designed to inflate in frontal about to roll over on its side, or in a moderate to severe side collisions, impacts, near frontal impacts, severe frontal impact.
3-28 Seats and Restraints Airbags should never be regarded the windshield or being able to steer fuel system after the airbags inflate. as anything more than a supplement the vehicle, nor does it prevent The feature may also activate, to safety belts. people from leaving the vehicle.
Seats and Restraints 3-29 Let only qualified technicians In many crashes severe enough to work on the airbag systems. inflate the airbag, windshields are Improper service can mean that broken by vehicle deformation. an airbag system will not work Additional windshield breakage may properly.
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3-30 Seats and Restraints certain conditions. No other airbag Warning Warning (Continued) is affected by the passenger sensing system. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints The passenger sensing system restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag works with sensors that are part of or killed if the passenger frontal is off.
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Seats and Restraints 3-31 There is a critical problem with frontal airbag, depending upon the If the On Indicator Is Lit for a the airbag system or the person s seating posture and body Child Restraint passenger sensing system. build. Everyone in the vehicle who The passenger sensing system is has outgrown child restraints should When the passenger sensing...
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3-32 Seats and Restraints 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material restraint and restarting the from the seat, such as blankets, Adult-Sized Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, cushions, seat covers, seat turn the vehicle off.
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Seats and Restraints 3-33 operates. We recommend that you the seat. If the passenger airbag Warning (Continued) not use seat covers or other is turned on, the on indicator will aftermarket equipment except when be lit. serious injury or even death. An approved by GM for your specific If the passenger seat gets wet, dry adult-sized occupant should not...
3-34 Seats and Restraints Servicing the Your dealer and the service manual Warning (Continued) have information about the location Airbag-Equipped Vehicle of the airbag sensors, sensing and proper service procedures, and diagnostic module, and airbag Airbags affect how the vehicle make sure the person performing wiring.
Seats and Restraints 3-35 If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail Caution Warning (Continued) airbags, see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 10-52 for If an airbag covering is damaged, protect you and your additional information. opened, or broken, the airbag passenger(s) in a crash, resulting If you have to modify your vehicle may not work properly.
3-36 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that Older Children return to the booster seat.
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Seats and Restraints 3-37 In a crash, children who are not Warning (Continued) buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be belt. The belt force would then be thrown out of the vehicle. Older applied right on the abdomen. children need to use safety belts That could cause serious or fatal properly.
3-38 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Warning Children the way back into the retractor, Never hold an infant or a child Everyone in a vehicle needs but it cannot do this if it is while riding in a vehicle. Due to protection! This includes infants and wrapped around a child s neck.
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Seats and Restraints 3-39 Q: What are the different types of Warning (Continued) add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which restraint must be secured in the are purchased by the vehicle front passenger seat, always owner, are available in four basic move the front passenger seat as types.
3-40 Seats and Restraints are many kinds of restraints Child Restraint Systems Warning available for children with special needs. A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular Warning safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
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Seats and Restraints 3-41 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 safety belt or LATCH system, following the Forward-Facing Child Seat...
3-42 Seats and Restraints Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to Whenever possible, children age crash if the child restraint is not locate the nearest child safety seat 12 and under should be secured in properly secured in the vehicle. inspection station.
Seats and Restraints 3-43 to access adjacent safety belt Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) assemblies or LATCH anchors for additional passengers or child injured or killed if the right front See Passenger Sensing System restraints. Adjacent seating passenger airbag inflates and the on page 3-29 for additional positions should not be used if the passenger seat is in a forward...
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3-44 Seats and Restraints restraint to the anchors in the Make sure to follow the instructions Lower Anchors vehicle. The LATCH system is that came with the child restraint, designed to make installation of a and also the instructions in this child restraint easier.
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Seats and Restraints 3-45 Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
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3-46 Seats and Restraints To assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is near the anchor. Second Row 60/40 Bench Third Row (Top Tether Anchor): Seating (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. positions with top tether anchors.
Seats and Restraints 3-47 Be sure to use an anchor on the that the top tether be attached, or if Warning (Continued) same side of the vehicle as the the instructions that come with the seating position where the child child restraint say that the top tether restraint properly using the restraint will be placed.
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3-48 Seats and Restraints the rearward position, whenever Warning Caution possible, to minimize contact with the front center airbag. Children can be seriously injured Do not let the LATCH If you need to secure more than one or strangled if a shoulder belt is attachments rub against the child restraint in the rear seat, see wrapped around their neck.
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Seats and Restraints 3-49 child restraint manufacturer second row bench If the position you are using instructions and the instructions seatbacks are aligned at does not have a headrest in this manual. the same angle. or head restraint and you are using a single tether, 2.
3-50 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using Warning (Continued) has a fixed headrest or head restraint and you are resulting in serious injury or even using a single tether, route death in a crash. To help make the tether over the headrest sure the LATCH system is or head restraint.
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Seats and Restraints 3-51 be installed in any second row that the top tether be anchored, or if or around the restraint. The child seating position. If you install a child the instructions that come with the restraint instructions will show restraint in a second row center child restraint say that the top strap you how.
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3-52 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-43 for more information.
Seats and Restraints 3-53 Securing Child Restraints Warning Warning (Continued) (Front Passenger Seat) A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints The vehicle has airbags. A rear seat restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag is a safer place to secure a or killed if the front outboard is off.
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3-54 Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that or around the restraint. The child forward-facing child restraints have restraint instructions will show a top tether, and that the tether be you how. attached. When using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position, follow the instructions that came with the child restraint and the...
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Seats and Restraints 3-55 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
Storage Storage Storage This vehicle has an instrument panel storage area. To open, press Compartments the button on the cover. Storage Compartments The vehicle has an auxiliary input Warning jack on the upper right side of the Storage Compartments ..4-1 faceplate and a USB port in the Instrument Panel Storage .
Storage Armrest Storage Center Console Storage There is additional storage under the armrest. Move the armrest all the way to the rear position, then If equipped, the rear seat armrest Pull up the lever on the front of the slide the storage cover back to may have two cupholders.
Storage Additional Storage Warning Features An improperly latched and closed cargo cover, or cargo cover left in Cargo Cover the open position, could be For vehicles with a cargo cover, it thrown about the vehicle during a can be used to cover items in the crash or sudden maneuver.
Storage Convenience Net For vehicles with a convenience Roof Rack System net (4), attach it to the vehicle using only the cargo tie-downs (3) on Warning each side. The net is used to store small loads and should not be used If something is carried on top of for heavy loads.
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Storage For vehicles with a roof rack, the To prevent damage or loss of cargo rack can be used to load items. For when driving, check to make sure roof racks that do not have crossrails and cargo are securely crossrails included, GM Certified fastened.
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Airbag Readiness Light ..5-14 Vehicle Messages Passenger Airbag Status Vehicle Messages ... 5-28 Controls Indicator ....5-14 Battery Voltage and Charging Charging System Light .
Instruments and Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel To select tracks on an iPod or USB (Seek): Press to go to the next while driving. device: radio station while in AM, FM, ® or SiriusXM Press and hold Steering Wheel Controls while listening to a song listed in Press to go to the next track or...
Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer Rear Window Wiper/ Washer FRONT (Washer Fluid): Press the button at the end of the lever, to The rear wiper and rear wash button spray washer fluid on the is on the center stack below the windshield.
Instruments and Controls Compass Compass variance is the difference between the earth's magnetic north Your vehicle may have a compass and true geographic north. If the in the Driver Information Center compass is not set to the zone (DIC). See Driver Information where you live, the compass may Center (DIC) on page 5-23 for more give false readings.
Instruments and Controls 5. If calibration is necessary, note pad holder, or any other 4. The DIC will display calibrate the compass. See magnetic item. Turn off the vehicle, CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN Compass Calibration move the magnetic item, then turn CIRCLES.
Instruments and Controls Press and hold to quickly Setting the Analog Clock Warning increase or decrease the time The clock on the center stack is not settings. connected to any other vehicle Power is always supplied to the Press OK to save the system.
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Instruments and Controls vehicle and adapter fuses. If a circuit, unplug the item and plug it problem is experienced, see your back in or turn the Retained dealer. Accessory Power (RAP) off and then back on. See Retained When adding electrical equipment, Accessory Power (RAP) on be sure to follow the proper page 9-18.
Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while...
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Speedometer Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge shows about how much fuel The speedometer shows the vehicle the vehicle has left in the fuel tank. speed in kilometers per hour (km/h) An arrow on the fuel gauge and miles per hour (mph).
5-12 Instruments and Controls gauge may have indicated the Voltmeter Gauge tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. The gauge moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up. The gauge goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off.
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an extended period. If there is a problem with the battery When the vehicle is started, this When the vehicle is started, this charging system, a SERVICE...
5-14 Instruments and Controls Airbag Readiness Light important safety information. The Warning instrument panel has a passenger This light shows if there is an airbag status indicator. If the airbag readiness light stays electrical problem with the airbag on after the vehicle is started or system.
Instruments and Controls 5-15 If the word ON or the on symbol is system. Have it checked by your Warning (Continued) lit on the passenger airbag status dealer. Driving while this light is on indicator, it means that the front could drain the battery.
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5-16 Instruments and Controls working. If it does not, have the Caution Caution (Continued) vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Ignition Positions on page 9-14. If the vehicle is continually driven could lead to costly repairs not with this light on, the emission covered by the vehicle warranty.
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Instruments and Controls 5-17 If towing a trailer, reduce the A few driving trips with the cap Emissions Inspection and amount of cargo being hauled as properly installed should turn the Maintenance Programs soon as it is possible. light off. Depending on where you live, your If the light continues to flash, find a Check that good quality fuel is...
5-18 Instruments and Controls the ignition is turned to ON/RUN Brake System Warning This light may also come on due to while the engine is off. See your low brake fluid. See Brake Fluid on Light dealer for assistance in verifying page 10-22.
Instruments and Controls 5-19 The ABS warning light comes on Tow/Haul Mode Light Warning (Continued) briefly when the ignition key is turned to ON/RUN. This is normal. Driving with the brake system If the light does not come on then, warning light on can lead to a have it fixed so it will be ready to crash.
5-20 Instruments and Controls ® This light comes on green when the StabiliTrak Indicator Engine Coolant system is on and ready to operate. Light Temperature Warning When the system determines that Light the vehicle is leaving its lane without using the turn signal, this light will change to amber and flash.
Instruments and Controls 5-21 Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then Is 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 This light should come on briefly as will come on at every ignition cycle.
5-22 Instruments and Controls The security light should come on High-Beam On Light Cruise Control Light briefly as the engine is started. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Information Displays in the top right corner of the DIC The buttons are the set/reset, display. If there is a problem with customization, vehicle information, the system that controls the and trip/fuel buttons. The button Driver Information temperature display, the numbers functions are detailed in the Center (DIC)
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5-24 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Information Menu recommended in the Maintenance a reminder that the system has Schedule. See Maintenance been turned off. See Object Items Schedule on page 11-2. Detection System Messages on (Vehicle Information): Press page 5-32 and Side Blind Zone Alert Remember, you must reset the OIL this button to scroll through the (SBZA) on page 9-35.
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Instruments and Controls 5-25 REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT the vehicle information will then be If the tire pressure display shows displayed in the unit of dashes instead of a value, there If the vehicle has the Rear Cross measurement selected. may be a problem with your vehicle.
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5-26 Instruments and Controls or miles (mi). Pressing the trip since the ignition was last turned on. RANGE odometer reset stem will also This can be used if the trip Press the trip/fuel button until display the odometer. odometer is not reset at the RANGE displays.
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Instruments and Controls 5-27 AVG (Average) ECONOMY long as the ignition is on, even if AVG (Average) SPEED another display is being shown on Press the trip/fuel button until AVG Press the trip/fuel button until AVG the DIC. The timer will record up to ECONOMY displays.
5-28 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages The following are the possible Turn off all unnecessary messages that can be displayed accessories to allow the battery to Messages are displayed on the DIC and some information about them. recharge. to notify the driver that the status of The normal battery voltage range is the vehicle has changed and that Battery Voltage and...
Instruments and Controls 5-29 Brake System Messages Door Ajar Messages obstructions, and close the door again. Check to see if the message SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM DRIVER DOOR OPEN still appears on the DIC. This message displays along with This message displays and a chime LIFTGATE OPEN the brake system warning light if sounds if the driver door is not fully...
5-30 Instruments and Controls RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN If this message continues to appear, severe damage. This message have the system repaired by your clears when the engine has cooled This message displays and a chime dealer as soon as possible to avoid to a safe operating temperature.
Instruments and Controls 5-31 message remains on, take the coolant protection mode. See TIGHTEN GAS CAP vehicle to your dealer for service. Engine Overheating on page 10-17 This message may display along See Engine Oil on page 10-8. for further information. with the check engine light on the This message also displays when instrument cluster if the vehicle's...
5-32 Instruments and Controls Lamp Messages Object Detection System LANE DEPARTURE SYS UNAVAILABLE Messages AUTOMATIC LIGHT This message displays when CONTROL OFF FORWARD COLLISION ALERT attempting to activate the Lane UNAVAILABLE This message displays when the Departure Warning (LDW) system automatic headlamps are turned off.
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Instruments and Controls 5-33 been turned off. To turn the RPA this system to help you park. See SIDE DETECTION SYS system back on, see Parking Assist Parking Assist on page 9-34. See TEMPORARILY OFF on page 9-34. your dealer for service. If your vehicle has the Side Blind REAR CROSS TRAFFIC SERVICE SIDE DETECTION...
5-34 Instruments and Controls Ride Control System TRACTION CONTROL OFF Security Messages Messages This message displays when the SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT Traction Control System (TCS) is SYSTEM SERVICE STABILITRAK turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Traction Control/ This message displays when there This message displays if there is a Electronic Stability Control on is a problem with the theft-deterrent...
Instruments and Controls 5-35 Service Vehicle Messages SERVICE VEHICLE SOON The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See Tire This message displays when a SERVICE A/C (Air Pressure Light on page 5-21. non-emissions related malfunction Conditioning) SYSTEM If a tire pressure message appears occurs.
5-36 Instruments and Controls then remains on during the same Transmission Messages SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure This message displays if a problem ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF Light on page 5-21. Several occurs with the All-Wheel Drive conditions may cause this message If your vehicle has the All-Wheel (AWD) system.
Instruments and Controls 5-37 TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Vehicle Reminder Washer Fluid Messages ENGINE Messages WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Caution WITH CARE This message displays when the Do not drive the vehicle while the windshield washer fluid is low. Fill This message displays when the transmission fluid is overheating, the windshield washer fluid reservoir...
5-38 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Entering the Feature Press the customization button until Settings Menu the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN Personalization ENGLISH screen appears on the 1. Turn the ignition on and place DIC display. Press the set/reset Your vehicle may have the vehicle in P (Park).
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Instruments and Controls 5-39 NO CHANGE: No change will be NO CHANGE: No change will be DRIVER IN PARK: Only the driver made to this feature. The current made to this feature. The current door will unlock when the vehicle is setting will remain.
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5-40 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on reset button while the desired lamps will flash when you press the the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting is displayed on the DIC.
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Instruments and Controls 5-41 lock button on the RKE transmitter is dark enough outside. This APPROACH LIGHTING twice. See Delayed Locking on happens after the key is turned from This feature allows you to select page 2-7. ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF. whether or not to have the exterior Press the customization button until lights turn on briefly during low light...
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5-42 Instruments and Controls or the vehicle is no longer off. See NO CHANGE: No change will be DRIVER MIRROR: The driver Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) made to this feature. The current outside mirror will be tilted down System Operation on page 2-2. setting will remain.
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Instruments and Controls 5-43 Press the customization button until original exit position, unless a ON: The driver seat and outside EASY EXIT SEAT appears on the memory recall took place prior to mirrors will automatically move to DIC display. Press the set/reset removing the key again.
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5-44 Instruments and Controls Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Press the customization button until If you do not exit, pressing the transmitter. See Remote Vehicle FACTORY SETTINGS appears on customization button again will Start on page 2-4. the DIC display. Press the set/reset return you to the beginning of the button once to access the settings feature settings menu.
Instruments and Controls 5-45 Universal Remote Do not use the Universal Remote Make sure the hand-held transmitter system with any garage door opener has a new battery for quicker and System that does not have the stop and more accurate transmission of the reverse feature.
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5-46 Instruments and Controls 2. At the same time, press and programming is complete. hold both the hand-held There is no need to transmitter button and one of the complete Steps 4 6. three Universal Remote system If the indicator light does buttons to be used to operate not come on or the garage the garage door.
Instruments and Controls 5-47 flash, press and hold the same enough for the Universal Remote Universal Remote System button a second time for system to pick up the signal during Operation two seconds, then release it. programming. Again, if the door does not move Using the Universal Remote If the programming did not work, or the garage door lamp does...
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5-48 Instruments and Controls Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the buttons. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 under Programming the Universal Remote System.
Lighting This indicator light turns on in the The DRL system makes the (Parking Lamps): Turns on the instrument cluster when the low-beam headlamps come on at a parking lamps including all lamps, high-beam headlamps are on. reduced brightness when the except the headlamps.
Lighting Do not cover the light sensor on top parking lamps position or until the when the transmission is in of the instrument panel because it pre-selected delayed headlamp R (Reverse). AFL is not immediately works with the DRL. lighting period has ended. operable after starting the vehicle;...
Lighting The turn signals do not work while The lever returns to its starting Interior Lighting the hazard warning flashers are on. position whenever it is released. If after signaling a turn or lane Instrument Panel Turn and Lane-Change change the arrow flashes rapidly or Illumination Control Signals does not come on, a signal bulb...
Lighting Courtesy Lamps Dome Lamp Override The courtesy lamps automatically come on when a door is opened. The lamps can also be turned on manually by fully turning the instrument panel brightness control clockwise. The reading lamps, located on the headliner above the rearview mirror, AMBIENT OFF (If Equipped): can be turned on or off...
Lighting Lighting Features When the ignition is on, illuminated Delayed Exit Lighting entry is inactive, which means the Delayed exit lighting illuminates the courtesy lamps will not come on Entry Lighting interior for a period of time after the unless a door is opened. key is removed from the ignition.
Lighting Parade Dimming voltage move up or down. This is needed. It can temporarily reduce normal. If there is a problem, an the power demands of some This feature automatically prohibits alert will be displayed. accessories. the dimming of the instrument panel The battery can be discharged at Normally, these actions occur in displays in daylight while the...
Lighting Battery Power Protection This feature helps prevent the battery from being drained, if the interior courtesy lamps or reading lamps are accidentally left on. If any of these lamps are left on, they automatically turn off after 10 minutes, if the ignition is off. The lamps will not come back on again until one of the following occurs: The ignition is turned on.
Infotainment System The infotainment system has built-in To play the infotainment system with features intended to help avoid the ignition off, see Retained distraction by disabling some Accessory Power (RAP) on functions when driving. These page 9-18. functions may gray out when they Theft-Deterrent Feature are unavailable.
Infotainment System Overview SEEK (Previous/Reverse) The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons, touch screen, 10. SEEK (Next/Forward) steering wheel controls, and voice recognition. See Operation on page 7-3. BACK Operation Infotainment Controls PUSH/ (Volume/Power): Press to turn the system on and off.
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Infotainment System CD, USB: Press and hold to fast (Home Page): Press to go to SEEK (Previous/Reverse): forward through a track. Release the Home Page. See Home Page AM, FM, SiriusXM (if equipped): the button to return to playing in this section. Press to seek to the previous speed.
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Infotainment System The infotainment system displays a Menu: Press to enter the Home Tone: Press to display the Tone Home Page to access all of the Page menu. Settings menu. The following may applications. display: Previous : Press to go to the Back: Press to go back to the previous Home Page.
Infotainment System Fade: Press F for more sound Press the SRCE radio button to Radio from the front speakers or R for scroll through the options. more sound from the rear A source ribbon will appear at AM-FM Radio speakers. The middle position the bottom of the screen balances the sound between the allowing you to select the one...
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Infotainment System Fade: Press the F or R button AM Station List: Press to display a for more sound from the front or list of AM stations. rear speakers. The middle Update Station List: Press to position balances the sound update the AM stations list.
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Infotainment System To access the FM Menu press the SiriusXM (If Equipped) XM Channel List: Press to display Menu screen button and the a list of SiriusXM channels. following may display: XM Category List: Press to display a list of SiriusXM categories. Tune Select: If equipped with SiriusXM, press and the following may display:...
Infotainment System Storing Radio Station Presets To change the number of favorite SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide pages displayed: variety of programming and Up to 30 preset stations can be commercial-free music, coast to 1. Press Settings on the stored.
7-10 Infotainment System 3. Select or deselect a category. Cell Phone Usage A checkmark will indicate that The range for most AM stations is Cell phone usage, such as making the category is selected. greater than for FM, especially at or receiving phone calls, charging, Press Show All XM Categories to night.
Infotainment System 7-11 Audio Players difficulty in loading and ejecting. damaged or improperly loaded, If these problems occur, check the there is an error and the disc disc for damage or try a known ejects. CD Player good disc. The disc automatically plays once The player can be used for CD and To avoid damage to the CD player: loaded.
7-12 Infotainment System Use the following controls to play Error Messages the disc: If Disc Error displays and/or the disc Playing an MP3 CD SEEK: comes out, it could be for one of the To play an MP3 CD, follow the same following reasons: Press to seek to the beginning of instructions as Playing an...
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Infotainment System 7-13 The Artist/Album/Song Titles/ by the artist. There might be a delay Genre information requires a CD before the list displays. Select a to be fully scanned before the song from the list to begin playback. music navigator works with Genres: Press to view the genres.
7-14 Infotainment System Root Directory present in the ID3 tag, the radio Using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) displays the file name as the Auxiliary Input Jack The root directory is treated as a track name. folder. All files contained directly This is not an audio output;...
Infotainment System 7-15 USB Supported Devices Rear Seat The RSA functions operate even when the main radio is off. The front USB Flash Drives Infotainment audio system displays when the Portable USB Hard Drives RSA is on, and disappears from the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Fifth generation or later iPod display when it is off.
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7-16 Infotainment System PROG (Program): Press to go to Press and hold until the the next preset radio station or display flashes to tune to an channel set on the main radio. This individual station. The display stops function is inactive, with some flashing after the buttons have not radios, if the front seat passengers been pressed for more than...
Infotainment System 7-17 Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone A Bluetooth system can use a The system may not work with Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a all cell phones. See Pairing in Hands-Free Profile to make and Bluetooth this section. receive phone calls.
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7-18 Infotainment System The pairing process is disabled When to Speak: A short tone (Press To Talk): Press to when the vehicle is moving. sounds after the system responds answer incoming calls, confirm indicating when it is waiting for a Pairing only needs to be system information, and start voice command.
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Infotainment System 7-19 3. Say Pair. The system responds Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone with instructions and a four-digit Phones To connect to a different cell phone, Personal Identification Number The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the (PIN).
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7-20 Infotainment System Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command digit has been entered, say Store, and then follow the Numbers 1. Press directions given by the system to The system can store up to 30 save a name tag for this number. 2.
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Infotainment System 7-21 Using the List Command 3. Say the entire number without 1. Press pausing, or say the name tag. 1. Press 2. Say Digit Dial. Once connected, the person called 2. Say Directory. 3. Say each digit, one at a time, will be heard through the audio that you want to dial.
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7-22 Infotainment System Press to ignore a call. 3. Use the dial or call command to The cell phone must be paired and dial the number of the third party connected with the Bluetooth Call Waiting to be called. system before a call can be transferred.
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Infotainment System 7-23 Voice Pass-Thru menu-driven phone system. Other Information Account numbers can also be ® Voice pass-thru allows access to the The Bluetooth word mark and stored for use. ® voice recognition commands on the logos are owned by the Bluetooth cell phone.
7-24 Infotainment System Rear Camera: Select Symbols Settings Set Time: and/or Guidelines to have them Press the up or down arrows to display on the rear camera Press Settings on the Home Page change the Hours, Minutes, AM, screen. to adjust features and preferences, PM, or 24 hour setting on the such as Favorite Pages, Display, Brightness: Select to adjust the...
Infotainment System 7-25 Press OK to save the To access the rear camera display Trademarks and adjustments. settings, press Display from the License Agreements Home screen, then press the Rear Press the Back or Cancel screen Camera screen button. The button to cancel the following options are available: adjustments.
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7-26 Infotainment System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with System ..... . 8-1 this system.
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Climate Controls Display Function To use automatic mode: 2. Set the temperature for the driver and passenger. Each time the temperature, mode, 1. Press the AUTO button. or fan controls are adjusted, the To find a comfortable setting, When AUTO is selected, the climate control display shows that start with a 22°C (73°F) current temperature(s) is...
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Climate Controls the system is turned off since (Fan Control): Turn the knob (Bi-Level): Air is divided outside air still enters the vehicle, clockwise or counterclockwise to between the instrument panel and unless the recirculation mode is increase or decrease the fan speed. floor outlets.
Climate Controls Air is directed to the windshield, On hot days, open the windows The recirculation mode cannot be side window, and floor vents. In this briefly to let hot inside air escape. used with floor, defog, or defrosting mode, outside air is pulled inside This helps reduce the time it takes modes.
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Climate Controls engine is turned off. Do not drive the The climate control system uses the vehicle until all the windows are information from these sensors to clear. maintain comfort settings by adjusting the temperature, fan If equipped with heated outside speed, and air delivery mode.
Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls. It comes on when any rear control is adjusted. Fan Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
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Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (with Rear Seat Audio) Sync Mode: This mode matches the rear climate control to the front climate control settings. It comes on when REAR is pressed. Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls.
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Climate Controls Use of non-GM approved hood Air Vents (Air Delivery Mode Control): deflectors can adversely affect Press to manually change the the performance of the system. Use the slider switch in the center of direction of the airflow. Repeatedly the outlet, to change the direction of Keep the path under all seats press the button until the desired...
Climate Controls Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air and inside air when in recirculation mode. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Maintenance Schedule on 2.
Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park ... . 9-18 Ride Control Systems Shifting out of Park ..9-19 Traction Control/Electronic Operating Parking over Things Stability Control .
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Trailer Towing Driving Information passenger to handle potential General Towing distractions. Information ....9-45 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 vehicle seems harder to steer Caution (Continued) vehicle is being driven, brake than normal when parking or driving normally but do not pump the slowly, there may be a problem with damage may occur to the power brakes.
Driving and Operating Antilock Brake System (ABS) 2. Turn the steering wheel about Defensive drivers avoid most skids allows steering while braking. one-eighth of a turn, until the by taking reasonable care suited to right front tire contacts the existing conditions, and by not Off-Road Recovery pavement edge.
Driving and Operating Try to avoid sudden steering, There is no hard and fast rule about Warning (Continued) acceleration, or braking, hydroplaning. The best advice is to including reducing vehicle speed slow down when the road is wet. After driving through a large by shifting to a lower gear.
Driving and Operating Check all fluid levels and brakes, Wet ice can occur at about 0°C Warning (Continued) tires, cooling system, and (32°F) when freezing rain begins to transmission. fall, resulting in even less traction. loss of steering. Always have the Avoid driving on wet ice or in Shift to a lower gear when going engine running and the vehicle...
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Driving and Operating curve or an overpass can remain icy Warning Warning (Continued) when the surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden steering Fully open the air outlets on Snow can trap engine exhaust maneuvers and braking while or under the instrument under the vehicle.
Driving and Operating If it takes some time for help to Slowly spinning the wheels in the Warning arrive, now and then when you run forward and reverse directions the engine, push the accelerator causes a rocking motion that could If the vehicle's tires spin at high pedal slightly so the engine runs free the vehicle.
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9-10 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information The Tire and Loading Warning Label Information label also shows the size of the original equipment Do not load the vehicle any tires (3) and the recommended heavier than the Gross cold tire inflation pressures (4). Vehicle Weight Rating For more information on tires (GVWR), or either the...
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Driving and Operating 9-11 never exceed XXX kg or Determine the combined XXX lbs." on your vehicle s weight of luggage and cargo placard. being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely Determine the combined exceed the available cargo weight of the driver and and luggage load capacity passengers that will be riding...
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9-12 Driving and Operating seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
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Driving and Operating 9-13 GVWR includes the weight of Warning Caution the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Do not load the vehicle any Overloading the vehicle may heavier than the Gross cause damage. Repairs would not The Certification/Tire label also be covered by the vehicle Vehicle Weight Rating tells you the maximum weights...
9-14 Driving and Operating Starting and Warning Caution (Continued) Operating Things you put inside the breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake vehicle can strike and injure New Vehicle Break-In linings. people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Following break-in, engine speed Caution and load can be gradually...
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Driving and Operating 9-15 In order to shift out of P (Park), the This position locks the ignition, 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ transmission, and the steering This can be done while the ACCESSORY and the brake pedal wheel when the key Is removed vehicle is moving.
9-16 Driving and Operating If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, battery could be drained. You may Starting the Engine and must be shut off while driving, not be able to start the vehicle if the Move the shift lever to P (Park) or turn the ignition to ACC/ battery is allowed to drain for an N (Neutral).
Driving and Operating 9-17 then stops again, repeat these Caution Caution steps. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Do not If the steering wheel is turned Cranking the engine for long race the engine immediately until it reaches the end of its periods of time, by returning the after starting it.
9-18 Driving and Operating 2. Open the hood and unwrap the 4. Before starting the engine, be The radio continues to work for electrical cord. The bundled cord sure to unplug and store the 10 minutes or until the driver door is is located on the driver side of cord as it was before to keep it opened.
Driving and Operating 9-19 4. Remove the key and take it with parking on a hill and shifting the Warning (Continued) you. If you can leave the vehicle transmission into P (Park) is not with the ignition key in your done properly and then it is difficult move the shift lever to P (Park).
9-20 Driving and Operating Prevent movement of the shift If you still are unable to shift out of Engine Exhaust lever out of P (Park), unless the P (Park): ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ 1. Fully release the shift lever Warning ACCESSORY and the regular button.
Driving and Operating 9-21 Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not running, follow the proper steps to completely sealed.
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9-22 Driving and Operating then press the button on the back of To rock the vehicle back and forth to Warning the shift lever before shifting from get out of snow, ice, or sand without P (Park). If you cannot shift out of damaging the transmission, see If It is dangerous to get out of the P (Park), ease pressure on the shift...
Driving and Operating 9-23 Manual Mode Caution Caution Electronic Range Select Shifting out of P (Park) or If the vehicle accelerates slowly, (ERS) Mode N (Neutral) with the engine or does not shift gears, the ERS mode allows you to choose the running at high speed may transmission could be damaged.
9-24 Driving and Operating To use this feature: While in L (Low), the transmission Tow/Haul Mode will prevent shifting to a lower gear 1. Move the shift lever to L (Low). (Tow/Haul): If equipped with range if the engine speed is too Tow/Haul mode, the button is on the 2.
Driving and Operating 9-25 Automatic Engine Grade Drive Systems Brakes Braking All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake Automatic Engine Grade Braking assists when driving on a downhill System (ABS) Vehicles with this feature transfer grade. It maintains vehicle speed by engine power, as required, to all This vehicle has ABS, an advanced automatically implementing a shift four wheels.
9-26 Driving and Operating 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 the wheels are...
Driving and Operating 9-27 Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) Caution The Brake Assist feature is This vehicle has an HSA feature, Driving with the parking brake on designed to assist the driver in which may be useful when the can overheat the brake system stopping or decreasing vehicle vehicle is stopped on a grade...
9-28 Driving and Operating 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.
Driving and Operating 9-29 Cruise Control comes on and stays on: Caution 1. Stop the vehicle. With cruise control, a speed of Do not repeatedly brake or about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can 2. Turn the engine off and wait accelerate heavily when TCS is be maintained without keeping your 15 seconds.
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9-30 Driving and Operating disengage. See Traction Control/ The cruise control light on the (On/Off): Press to turn cruise Electronic Stability Control on instrument cluster comes on after control on or off. The indicator light page 9-28. If a collision alert occurs the cruise control has been set to on the button comes on when the when cruise control is activated,...
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Driving and Operating 9-31 Increasing Speed While Using Reducing Speed While Using Passing Another Vehicle While Cruise Control Cruise Control Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is If the cruise control system is Use the accelerator pedal to already activated: already activated: increase the vehicle speed.
9-32 Driving and Operating Ending Cruise Control Driver Assistance Warning There are four ways to end cruise Systems control: FCA is a warning system and does not apply the brakes. When Step lightly on the brake pedal. Forward Collision Alert approaching a slower-moving or (FCA) System Press...
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Driving and Operating 9-33 Detecting the Vehicle Ahead occurs, the brake system may Warning (Continued) prepare for driver braking to occur more rapidly which can cause a or ice, or if the windshield is brief, mild deceleration. Continue to damaged. It may also not detect a apply the brake pedal as needed.
9-34 Driving and Operating features. The timing of both alerts Parking Assist Warning (Continued) will vary based on vehicle speed. If available, the Rear Parking Assist The faster the vehicle speed, the always check the area around the (RPA) system assists the driver with farther away the alert will occur.
Driving and Operating 9-35 A trailer was attached to the RPA defaults to the on setting each up in the corresponding outside side vehicle, or an object was time the vehicle is started. mirror and will flash if the turn signal hanging out of the liftgate during is on.
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9-36 Driving and Operating SBZA Detection Zones over that is in the side blind zone. SBZA can be disabled through the This indicates it may be unsafe to Driver Information Center (DIC). See change lanes. Before making a lane Driver Information Center (DIC) on change, check the SBZA display, page 5-23.
Driving and Operating 9-37 serviced. The system may light up When SBZA is disabled for any Warning (Continued) due to guardrails, signs, trees, reason other than the driver turning shrubs, and other non-moving it off, the Side Blind Zone Alert ON different from actual distances.
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9-38 Driving and Operating The RVC display remains on after The RVC system may have a detects objects coming from up to shifting out of R (Reverse) for guideline overlay that can help the 20 m (65 ft) from the left or right side approximately 10 seconds.
Driving and Operating 9-39 The following illustrations show the 2. Corner of the rear bumper. Lane Departure field of view that the camera Warning (LDW) When the System Does Not provides. Seem To Work Properly If equipped, LDW may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane The RVC system might not work departures.
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9-40 Driving and Operating How the System Works When the System Does Not Warning (Continued) Seem to Work Properly The LDW camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview proper condition; or if the sun The system may not detect lanes as mirror.
Driving and Operating 9-41 Fuel higher. Do not use gasoline with an Caution octane rating below 87, as it may Use of the recommended fuel is an cause engine damage and will lower Do not use fuel containing important part of the proper fuel economy.
9-42 Driving and Operating California Fuel Fuels in Foreign gasoline additive recommended by General Motors. It is available at Requirements Countries your dealer. If the vehicle is certified to meet If planning to drive in countries Filling the Tank California Emissions Standards, it is outside the U.S.
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Driving and Operating 9-43 Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not Warning (Continued) top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished Keep children away from the pumping before removing the fuel pump and never let nozzle.
9-44 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Caution Warning (Continued) Container If a new fuel cap is needed, be Place the nozzle inside the fill sure to get the right type of cap Warning opening of the container from your dealer. The wrong type before dispensing fuel, and Filling a portable fuel container of fuel cap may not fit properly,...
Driving and Operating 9-45 Do not tow a trailer during the Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent damage to the engine, axle or General Towing other parts. When towing a trailer: Information Then, during the first 800 km Do not drive with the liftgate, (500 mi) trailer towing, do not Only use towing equipment that has...
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9-46 Driving and Operating Before starting, check all trailer hitch Following Distance Making Turns parts and attachments, safety Stay at least twice as far behind the chains, electrical connectors, lamps, Caution vehicle ahead as you would when tires and mirrors. If the trailer has driving the vehicle without a trailer.
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Driving and Operating 9-47 lamps also flash, telling other normal altitudes. If the engine is If parking the rig on a hill: drivers the vehicle is turning, turned off immediately after towing 1. Press the brake pedal, but do changing lanes or stopping. at high altitude on steep uphill not shift into P (Park) yet.
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9-48 Driving and Operating 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is Trailer Towing Maximum trailer weight is calculated clear of the chocks. assuming only the driver is in the Three important considerations tow vehicle and it has all the 4. Stop and have someone pick up have to do with weight: required trailering equipment.
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Driving and Operating 9-49 Vehicle Maximum Trailer Weight *GCWR Front-Wheel Drive 907 kg (2,000 lb) 3 402 kg (7,500 lb) Front-Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package 2 041 kg (4,500 lb) 4 309 kg (9,500 lb) All-Wheel Drive 907 kg (2,000 lb) 3 493 kg (7,700 lb) All-Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package 2 041 kg (4,500 lb)
9-50 Driving and Operating If a weight-carrying hitch or a It is important that the vehicle does Towing Equipment weight-distributing hitch is being not exceed any of its ratings Hitches used, the trailer tongue (1) should GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Maximum weigh 10-15 percent of the total Trailer Rating or Tongue Weight.
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Driving and Operating 9-51 Weight-Distributing Hitches and Safety Chains Trailer Wiring Harness Weight Carrying Hitches Always attach chains between the Basic Trailer Wiring vehicle and the trailer. Cross the The trailer wiring harness, with a safety chains under the tongue of seven-pin connector, is located at the trailer to help prevent the tongue the rear of the vehicle and is tied to...
9-52 Driving and Operating *The fuse for this circuit is installed Electric Trailer Brake Control Conversions and in the underhood electrical center, Wiring Provisions Add-Ons but the wires are not connected. These wiring provisions for an They should be connected by your electric trailer brake controller are dealer or a qualified service center.
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Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Overheated Engine Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Protection Stoplamps ....10-27 Operating Mode ... 10-19 License Plate Lamp .
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10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Jump Starting General Information Operation ....10-45 Jump Starting ....10-67 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Inspection .
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition Accessories and Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the 65 Warning Modifications installation or use of non GM certified parts, including control Most motor vehicles, including this Adding non dealer accessories or module or software modifications, is one, contain and/or emit chemicals making modifications to the vehicle not covered under the terms of the...
10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood Before attempting to do your own To open the hood: service work, see Servicing the Doing Your Own Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on Service Work page 3-34. Keep a record with all parts receipts Warning and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed.
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Vehicle Care 10-5 Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Pull the hood down to close. Lower the hood until the lifting pressure of the strut is reduced. Then allow the hood to fall and latch into place under its own weight.
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10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview...
Vehicle Care 10-7 1. Remote Negative ( ) Terminal. 9. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of Engine Cover See Jump Starting on View). See Cooling System on page 10-67. page 10-12. 2. Engine Compartment Fuse 10. Engine Cover on page 10-7. Block on page 10-29.
10-8 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean paper towel or cloth, It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine then push it back in all the way. oil level at each fuel fill.
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Vehicle Care 10-9 Selecting the Right Engine Oil Caution Caution Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil Do not add too much oil. Oil Failure to use the recommended specification and viscosity grade. levels above or below the engine oil can result in engine See Recommended Fluids and acceptable operating range...
10-10 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Additives/Engine Used oil can be a threat to the necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE environment. If you change your OIL SOON message comes on. Oil Flushes own oil, be sure to drain all the oil Change the oil as soon as possible Do not add anything to the oil.
Vehicle Care 10-11 How to Reset the Engine Oil Automatic Transmission The transmission fluid will not reach the end of the dipstick unless the Life System Fluid transmission is at operating Reset the system whenever the temperature. If you need to check It is not necessary to check the engine oil is changed so that the the transmission fluid level, please...
10-12 Vehicle Care from vehicle) to release loose dust 4. Inspect or replace the air Cooling System and dirt. If the filter remains covered cleaner/filter. The cooling system allows the with dirt, a new filter is required. 5. Reverse Steps 1 4 to reinstall engine to maintain the correct To inspect or replace the engine air the housing cover and reconnect...
Vehicle Care 10-13 What to Use Warning Caution Warning An electric engine cooling fan Using coolant other than ® under the hood can start up even DEX-COOL can cause Adding only plain water or some when the engine is not running premature engine, heater core, other liquid to the cooling system and can cause injury.
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10-14 Vehicle Care Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Check to see if coolant is visible in Caution (Continued) drinkable water and DEX-COOL the coolant recovery tank. If the coolant. If using this mixture, coolant inside the coolant recovery mixture can freeze and crack nothing else needs to be added.
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Vehicle Care 10-15 When the engine is hot, the level How to Add Coolant to the Caution could be higher than the FULL Radiator COLD mark or the FULL COLD ISO This vehicle has a specific symbol mark. If the coolant is below Warning coolant fill procedure.
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10-16 Vehicle Care 2. Remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn. If a hiss is heard, wait for that to stop.
Vehicle Care 10-17 6. Reinstall the cap on the coolant You may decide not to lift the hood Caution recovery tank but leave the when this warning appears, but radiator pressure cap off. instead get service help right away. If the pressure cap is not tightly See Roadside Assistance Program 7.
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10-18 Vehicle Care If Steam Is Coming from the 2. Turn the heater on to the highest Warning (Continued) temperature and to the highest Engine Compartment fan speed. Open the windows as See Overheated Engine necessary. Warning Protection Operating Mode on 3.
Vehicle Care 10-19 cools down. Also, see Overheated The power steering fluid reservoir is Caution Engine Protection Operating Mode under the engine cover on the next in this section. passenger side of the vehicle. See After driving in the overheated Engine Compartment Overview on engine protection operating Overheated Engine...
10-20 Vehicle Care 4. Unscrew the cap and wipe the Caution (Continued) dipstick with a clean rag. 5. Replace the cap and completely the correct fluid listed in tighten it. Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-11. 6. Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
Vehicle Care 10-21 proper sequence to torque Caution (Continued) Warning specifications. See Capacities and Specifications on page 12-2. When using concentrated The brake wear warning sound Brake pads should be replaced as washer fluid, follow the means that soon the brakes will complete sets.
10-22 Vehicle Care new, approved replacement parts. There are only two reasons why the Warning If this is not done, the brakes might brake fluid level in the reservoir not work properly. For example, might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it installing disc brake pads that are The brake fluid level goes down can spill on the engine and burn,...
Vehicle Care 10-23 Vehicle Storage Warning Caution (Continued) Warning If brake fluid is spilled on the With the wrong kind of fluid in the vehicle's painted surfaces, brake hydraulic system, the Batteries have acid that can burn the paint finish can be brakes might not work well.
10-24 Vehicle Care All-Wheel Drive 3. Try to start the engine in each 2. Apply the parking brake. Be gear. The vehicle should start ready to apply the regular brake Transfer case fluid does not require only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). immediately if the vehicle begins checking unless there is a fluid leak If the vehicle starts in any other...
Vehicle Care 10-25 To check the P (Park) Park Brake and P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the Warning regular brake. When you are doing this check, Contact your dealer if service is 2.
10-26 Vehicle Care be covered by your warranty. Do Windshield Replacement Headlamp Aiming not allow the wiper blade arm to The vehicle is equipped with an Headlamp aim has been preset and touch the windshield. acoustic windshield. If you ever should need no further adjustment.
Vehicle Care 10-27 Bulb Replacement Taillamps, Turn Signal, 5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it and Stoplamps For the proper type of replacement straight out to remove it. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on 6. Replace the bulb. page 10-28. 7.
10-28 Vehicle Care Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Bulb Exterior Lamp High Voltage Devices and Number Wiring License Plate Lamp 194LL Rear Turn Signal 7443 Warning and Taillamps (W21/5W) Exposure to high voltage can For replacement bulbs not listed cause shock, burns, and even here, contact your dealer.
Vehicle Care 10-29 Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Overload Breakers An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The vehicle has fuses and circuit The wiring circuits in your vehicle some cases to remain off. Have the breakers to protect against an are protected from short circuits by headlamp wiring checked right away...
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10-30 Vehicle Care Lift the cover for access to the fuse/ relay block. Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. To remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out.
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Vehicle Care 10-31 The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and HTD MIR Heated Outside ECM 1 Engine Control features shown. Module 1 Rearview Mirror Fuses Usage ECM/ Engine Control HUMIDITY/ Humidity Sensor/ A/C CLTCH Air Conditioning...
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10-32 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Relays Usage FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 RR DEFOG Rear Defogger STRTR Starter RR HVAC Rear Climate Transmission FAN 3 Cooling Fan 3 Control System Control Module Fog Lamps (GMC) RT HI BEAM Right High-Beam TRANS Transmission LAMP (GMC)
Vehicle Care 10-33 Instrument Panel Fuse Relays Usage Block RT TRLR Trailer Right STOP/TRN Stoplamp and Turn Signal Lamp Stop Lamps Stop Lamps (CHINA (China Only) ONLY) TRLR Trailer Back-up BCK/UP Lamps Windshield Wiper WPR HI Windshield Wiper High Speed The instrument panel fuse block is under the instrument panel on the passenger side of the vehicle.
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High Shutter Power Mirrors, Washer Liftgate Release Chevy = Fog HTD/ Heated/Cooling Lamps PWR MODE Power Mode COOL SEAT Seats Buick China = PWR MIR Power Mirrors HVAC Heating, Rear Fog Lamp Ventilation, and Air Radio AIRBAG Airbag Conditioning REAR WPR...
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Vehicle Care 10-35 Relays Usage Relays Usage DRL/ Daytime Running Driver Side Power PWR/SEAT Seat Relay LO BEAM Lamps Relay (If Equipped) Passenger Side PWR/SEAT Power Seat Relay REAR FOG Rear Fog Lamps LAMPS (China) PWR/WNDW Power Windows (CHINA) Relay FRT/WSW Front Windshield PWR/...
10-36 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Tires and a serious crash. See Worn or old tires can Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the tread Every new GM vehicle has page 9-9. is badly worn, high-quality tires made by a replace them.
Vehicle Care 10-37 Use only radial ply tires of the All-Season Tires Winter Tires same size, load range, and This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not originally speed rating as the original all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter equipment tires.
10-38 Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the digits represent the week Tire Size illustration later in this (01 52) and the last two digits, Useful information about a tire is section. the year. For example, the third molded into its sidewall.
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Vehicle Care 10-39 performance factors: treadwear, (2) Temporary Use Only (4) Maximum Cold Inflation traction, and temperature compact spare tire or temporary Load Limit Maximum load that resistance. For more information use tire should not be driven at can be carried and the see Uniform Tire Quality speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph).
10-40 Vehicle Care criteria have a TPC specification vehicle tire engineered to (5) Rim Diameter Diameter of code molded onto the sidewall. standards set by the U.S. Tire the wheel in inches. GM's TPC specifications meet or and Rim Association. (6) Service Description These exceed all federal safety...
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Vehicle Care 10-41 automatic transmission, power before a tire has built up heat GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight windows, power seats, and air from driving. See Tire Pressure Rating for the front axle. See conditioning. on page 10-43. Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-9.
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10-42 Vehicle Care Maximum Inflation Pressure The side of an asymmetrical tire Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic The maximum air pressure to that has a particular side that tire in which the ply cords that which a cold tire can be inflated. faces outward when mounted on extend to the beads are laid at The maximum air pressure is...
Vehicle Care 10-43 Treadwear Indicators Narrow 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated Caution bands, sometimes called wear cargo load. See Vehicle Load bars, that show across the tread Limits on page 9-9. Neither tire underinflation nor of a tire when only 1.6 mm overinflation is good.
10-44 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading How to Check Recheck the tire pressure with Information label on the vehicle the tire gauge. Use a good quality pocket-type indicates the original equipment gauge to check tire pressure. Return the valve caps on the tires and the correct cold tire Proper tire inflation cannot be valve stems to prevent leaks...
Vehicle Care 10-45 tire inflation pressure label, you not reached the level to trigger ensure that the replacement or should determine the proper tire illumination of the TPMS low tire alternate tires and wheels allow the inflation pressure for those tires.) pressure telltale.
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10-46 Vehicle Care displays see Driver Information Caution Center (DIC) on page 5-23 and Tire Messages on page 5-35. Tire sealant materials are not all The low tire pressure warning light the same. A non-approved tire may come on in cool weather when sealant could damage the TPMS the vehicle is first started, and then sensors.
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Vehicle Care 10-47 The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not being near facilities using radio Message completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires.
10-48 Vehicle Care relearn tool, in the following order: approximately five seconds. The identification code has been driver side front tire, passenger side horn sounds twice to signal the matched to the driver side rear front tire, passenger side rear tire, receiver is in relearn mode and tire, and the TPMS sensor and driver side rear.
Vehicle Care 10-49 There is cord or fabric Anytime unusual wear is If the vehicle has a compact showing through the tire's noticed, rotate the tires as soon spare tire, do not include it in the rubber. as possible, check for proper tire tire rotation.
10-50 Vehicle Care Check that the spare tire, if the Treadwear indicators are one way to Warning tell when it is time for new tires. vehicle has one, is stored Treadwear indicators appear when properly. Push, pull, and then try Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) to rotate or turn the tire.
Vehicle Care 10-51 Vehicle Storage replacement tires are needed, Braking and handling GM strongly recommends performance may be adversely Tires age when stored normally buying tires with the same TPC affected if all the tires are not mounted on a parked vehicle. Park Spec rating.
10-52 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading Warning Warning Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the Tires could explode during Using bias-ply tires on the vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits improper service. Attempting vehicle may cause the wheel on page 9-9.
Vehicle Care 10-53 Treadwear 200 Traction AA must also conform to federal Warning Temperature A safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire If different sized wheels are used, The following information relates Performance Criteria (TPC) there may not be an acceptable to the system developed by the standards.
10-54 Vehicle Care habits, service practices and Temperature overloaded. Excessive speed, differences in road underinflation, or excessive The temperature grades are A characteristics and climate. loading, either separately or in (the highest), B, and C, combination, can cause heat representing the tire's resistance Traction buildup and possible tire failure.
Vehicle Care 10-55 Wheel Replacement Used Replacement Wheels Warning Replace any wheel that is bent, Warning Using the wrong replacement cracked, or badly rusted or wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming Replacing a wheel with a used loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and nuts can be dangerous.
10-56 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat Warning (Continued) Warning It is unusual for a tire to blow out parts. The area damaged by the Driving on a flat tire will cause while driving, especially if the tires tire chains could cause loss of permanent damage to the tire.
Vehicle Care 10-57 Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) 1. Set the parking brake firmly. changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could 2. Put an automatic be badly injured or killed if the transmission in P (Park) or a vehicle slips off the jack.
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10-58 Vehicle Care 4. Turn the jack on its side, with the Removing the Spare Tire bottom facing toward you. The compact spare tire is located 5. Pull the jack straight out, bottom under the vehicle, in front of the rear first.
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Vehicle Care 10-59 1. Open the storage compartment 5. Tilt the retainer and slip it 2. If the vehicle has a wheel cover, door of the convenience through the wheel opening to loosen the plastic nut caps with center (1) that is nearest the remove the spare tire from the the wheel wrench.
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10-60 Vehicle Care 4. To identify the appropriate Caution jacking location, find the triangle or rectangular notch about If this vehicle has wheel locks and 30.5 cm (12 in) from the front tire an impact wrench is used to or about 27 cm (10.5 in) from the remove the wheel nuts, the lock rear tire.
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Vehicle Care 10-61 Caution Warning If a jack is used to raise the Raising the vehicle with the jack vehicle without positioning it improperly positioned can correctly, the vehicle could be damage the vehicle and even damaged. When raising the make the vehicle fall.
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10-62 Vehicle Care mounting surface. Make sure Warning (Continued) Caution the rounded end is toward the wheel. changing a wheel, remove any Improperly tightened wheel nuts 13. Lower the vehicle by attaching rust or dirt from places where the can lead to brake pulsation and the wrench to the jack and wheel attaches to the vehicle.
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Vehicle Care 10-63 14. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in 2. Reinstall the plastic spare tire Warning (Continued) a crisscross sequence, as heat shield on the compact shown. spare tire. the vehicle was being driven, the 3. Slide the cable retainer through tire might contact a person or Caution the center of the wheel and start...
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10-64 Vehicle Care Storing the Flat Tire 3. Put the flat tire in the rear storage area with the valve stem pointing toward the rear of the vehicle. 4. Pull the cable (1) through the door striker (5), the center of the wheel (4), and the plastic spare tire heat shield (3), as shown.
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Vehicle Care 10-65 7. Pull on the cable to make sure it Storing the Tools 3. Turn the jack (3) on its side and is secure. place down on the holding bracket. 4. Reinstall the wing bolt (2) by turning clockwise. 5.
10-66 Vehicle Care Compact Spare Tire (50 mph). To conserve the tread of Caution the spare tire, have the standard tire repaired or replaced as soon as Warning When the compact spare is convenient and return the spare tire installed, do not take the vehicle to the storage area.
Vehicle Care 10-67 Jump Starting 2. Get the vehicles close enough Caution so the jumper cables can reach, For more information about the but be sure the vehicles are not Ignoring these steps could result vehicle battery, see Battery on touching each other.
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10-68 Vehicle Care remote positive (+) and a remote Caution Warning (Continued) negative ( ) jump starting terminal. See Engine If any accessories are left on or Battery fluid contains acid that Compartment Overview on plugged in during the jump can burn you.
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Vehicle Care 10-69 5. Check that the jumper cables do 8. Now connect the black not have loose or missing negative ( ) cable to the insulation. If they do, you could negative ( ) terminal of the good get a shock. The vehicles could battery.
10-70 Vehicle Care 9. Connect the other end of the Towing the Vehicle Caution negative ( ) cable to the remote negative ( ) terminal of the dead If the jumper cables are Caution battery. connected or removed in the Your vehicle has a remote Incorrectly towing a disabled wrong order, electrical shorting...
Vehicle Care 10-71 If the vehicle is ready to be of recreational vehicle towing are If the vehicle is all-wheel-drive, it towed. Just as preparing the known as dinghy towing and dolly can be dinghy towed from the front. vehicle for a long trip, make sure towing.
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10-72 Vehicle Care 5. Shift the transmission to Caution Caution (Continued) N (Neutral). 6. To prevent the battery from If 105 km/h (65 mph) is exceeded different tire sizes on the front of draining while the vehicle is while towing the vehicle, it could the vehicle can cause severe being towed, remove the 15 amp be damaged.
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Vehicle Care 10-73 a platform trailer with all four wheels 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a off of the ground or dinghy towed straight-ahead position with a from the front. clamping device designed for towing. Dolly Towing 5. Remove the key from the (Front-Wheel-Drive ignition.
10-74 Vehicle Care Appearance Care washed. This could cause damage Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Exterior Care products can be obtained from If using an automatic car wash, your dealer. Follow all Locks follow the car wash instructions. The manufacturer directions regarding windshield wiper and rear window correct product usage, necessary...
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Vehicle Care 10-75 calcium chloride and other salts, ice The bright metal moldings on the Caution (Continued) melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle are aluminum or stainless sap, bird droppings, chemicals from steel. To prevent damage always may damage it. Use only industrial chimneys, etc., can follow these cleaning instructions: non-abrasive waxes and polishes...
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10-76 Vehicle Care Aftermarket appearance caps or Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Windshield and Wiper Blades covers while the lamps are Lenses, Emblems, Decals and Clean the outside of the windshield illuminated, due to excessive Stripes with glass cleaner. heat generated. Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Clean rubber blades using a lint-free soft cloth, and a car washing soap Caution...
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Vehicle Care 10-77 can be removed by rubbing with a Caution Caution (Continued) clean cloth. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on Chrome wheels and other chrome automatic car wash that uses page 11-11. trim may be damaged if the silicone carbide tire cleaning Tires vehicle is not washed after driving brushes.
10-78 Vehicle Care silicone grease on weatherstrips Finish Damage Use a soft bristle brush to remove with a clean cloth will make them dust from knobs and crevices on the Quickly repair minor chips and last longer, seal better, and not stick instrument cluster.
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Vehicle Care 10-79 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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10-80 Vehicle Care 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.
Vehicle Care 10-81 Caution (Continued) Caution Warning may cause permanent damage. Use of air fresheners may cause Do not bleach or dye safety belts. Wipe excess moisture from these permanent damage to plastics It may severely weaken them. In surfaces after cleaning and allow and painted surfaces.
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10-82 Vehicle Care The original equipment floor Knob Retainer mats were designed for your Some vehicles have floor mats with vehicle. If the floor mats need a knob retainer. replacing, it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be purchased. Non-GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal.
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Vehicle Care 10-83 4. Turn the knob until it is perpendicular to the slot in the grommet to lock the mat in place. 5. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured and verify that it does not interfere with the pedals.
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil Maintenance Your vehicle is an important changes and tire rotations and investment. This section describes additional maintenance items like the required maintenance for the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper vehicle.
11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. Because of the way people use Maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or Schedule There may need to be more competitive driving. frequent checks and services. The Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services Additional Required Services - service.
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Service and Maintenance 11-3 Check tire inflation pressures. Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required See Tire Pressure on Services Every 12 000 km/ When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL page 10-43. 7,500 mi SOON message displays, have the Inspect tire wear. See Tire engine oil and filter changed within Rotate the tires, if recommended for Inspection on page 10-48.
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11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect exhaust system Check ignition transmission lock. Visually inspect gas strut for and nearby heat shields for See Ignition Transmission Lock signs of wear, cracks, or other loose or damaged parts. Check on page 10-24. damage.
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Service and Maintenance 11-5 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
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11-6 Service and Maintenance (3) Or every four years, whichever case fluid. Contaminated fluid will (6) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. decrease the life of the transfer comes first. Inspect for fraying, case and should be replaced. excessive cracking, or damage; (4) Do not directly power wash the replace, if needed.
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Service and Maintenance 11-7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
11-8 Service and Maintenance (4) Do not directly power wash the Special Application Additional transfer case output seals. High Services Maintenance and Care pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important case fluid.
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Service and Maintenance 11-9 To avoid break-down or failure to Trained dealer technicians have Lamps start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Properly working headlamps, battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and taillamps, and brake lamps are recommend quality parts Trained dealer technicians have important to see and be seen on...
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11-10 Service and Maintenance the shocks and struts for signs Vehicle Care Windshield of leaking, blown seals, To help keep the vehicle looking like For safety, appearance, and the or damage, and can advise new, vehicle care products are best viewing, keep the windshield when service is needed.
Service and Maintenance 11-11 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10-8. ®...
11-12 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Release Pawl Category LB or GC-LB. Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No.
Service and Maintenance 11-13 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
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11-14 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-11 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
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Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3.6L V6 Engine Automatic 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in)
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12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Buick. Normally, any concerns with General Motors ... 13-13...
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13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Buick, remember 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility.
Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), However, if a customer wishes to Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), write or e-mail Buick, the letter participation in a no-charge or write to: should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration program.
13-4 Customer Information Canada Center. Any TTY user can (Service History): View communicate with Buick by dialing: printable dealer-recorded service General Motors of Canada Limited 1-800-832-8425. TTY users in records and self-recorded service Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: Canada can dial 1 800 263-3830.
GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca buickowner.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the Buick Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
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Road or Highway: Tow to the chains, or other traction devices. General Motors North America and nearest Buick dealer for Buick reserve the right to make any Service is not provided if a vehicle warranty service, or if the vehicle changes or discontinue the...
Customer Information 13-7 Services Specific to permission to get local safety related. If it is, please call emergency road service. You will your dealership, let them know this, Canadian-Purchased Vehicles receive payment, up to $100, and ask for instructions. Fuel delivery: Reimbursement after sending the original receipt If your dealer requests you to bring is up to 7 liters.
13-8 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation is not a by GM for shuttle service. If U.S. It may not be possible to provide a part of the New Vehicle Limited customers arrange their own like vehicle as a courtesy rental. Warranty. A separate booklet transportation, limited Additional Program entitled Limited Warranty and...
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Customer Information 13-9 value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts center that has GM-trained be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the GM New technicians and comparable collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any equipment. related failures are not covered by Collision Parts Insuring the Vehicle...
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13-10 Customer Information If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage company may require you to have Repair Process Driver name, address, and insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. In the event that the vehicle requires Genuine GM Original Equipment damage repairs, GM recommends Driver license number.
Customer Information 13-11 If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions Current and Past Models company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Technical Service Bulletins and you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. Manuals are available for current repair valuation based on that and past model GM vehicles.
13-12 Customer Information Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Reporting Safety Identification (RFID) Statement Defects RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that Reporting Safety Defects vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that pressure monitoring and ignition complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the to the United States system security, as well as in...
Transport Canada Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: Administrator, NHTSA immediately, and notify General Buick Customer Assistance Center 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Motors of Canada Limited. Call P.O. Box 33136 Washington, D.C. 20590...
13-14 Customer Information Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to recorded by your vehicle only if a...
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Customer Information 13-15 if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar Terms and Conditions and consent of the lessee; in response Privacy Statement on the OnStar to an official request by police or website. similar government office; as part of Infotainment System GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process;...
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview satellite signals to be available and operating. OnStar acts as a link to existing public emergency service providers. OnStar may collect OnStar Overview information about you and your OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 vehicle, including location information.
14-2 OnStar Receive On-Demand OnStar Services Press Diagnostics for a check of the Make a call, end a call, vehicle s key operating systems. Emergency or answer an incoming call. Receive Roadside Assistance. Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling With Automatic Crash Response, Manage WiFi Settings (if voice commands.
OnStar 14-3 Security 4. Follow the voice-guided Repeat commands. 1. Press . System responds: OnStar provides services including Using Voice Commands Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote OnStar ready, then a tone. During a Planned Route Ignition Block, and Roadside 2. Say Repeat. System responds Assistance, if equipped.
14-4 OnStar WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) pressure (if the vehicle is equipped Destination Download: Press with the tire pressure monitoring then request the Advisor to The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that system); or activate remote horn download directions to the provides a high-speed, wireless and lights.
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OnStar 14-5 OnStar Hands-Free Calling 4. Say Call. System responds: 4. Pick a name tag. System OK, dialing 911. responds: About to store <name This service allows calls to be made tag>. Does that sound OK? and received from the vehicle. Retrieve My Number 5.
14-6 OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, and Press to request account transfer...
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OnStar 14-7 in that area. The wireless service Services for People with OnStar Personal Identification provider must also have coverage, Disabilities Number (PIN) network capacity, reception, and Advisors provide services to help A PIN is needed to access some of technology compatible with OnStar subscribers with physical disabilities the OnStar services, like Remote...
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14-8 OnStar Potential Issues A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is OnStar cannot perform Remote Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected. Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Advisor may give a verbal route or Assistance after the vehicle has...
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INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ..... 10-74 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-28 Interior .