Page 1 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Driving and Operating .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2011 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 General Information ..11-1 Scheduled Maintenance ..11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ..11-7 Maintenance Records .
Page 3 Helm, Incorporated CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET name General Motors of Canada P.O. Box 07130 Emblem, CAMARO, and the Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division Detroit, MI 48207 CAMARO Emblem are trademarks wherever it appears in this manual. and/or service marks of General...
Page 4: Index
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information The vehicle has components and These mean there is something about the vehicle, use the Index labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other in the back of the manual. It is an text.
Page 5: Vehicle Symbol Chart
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fog Lamps Here are some additional symbols : Fuel Gauge that may be found on the vehicle : Fuses and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer : Headlamp High/Low-Beam to the Index. Changer : Airbag Readiness Light : LATCH System Child...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 1-9 Performance and Maintenance Interior Lighting ....1-9 Traction Control Exterior Lighting ....1-9 System (TCS) .
Page 8: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 9 In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 4. G. Data Link Connector (DLC) N. Climate Control Systems on (Out of View). See Malfunction page 8 1. B. Driver Shift Controls Indicator Lamp on page 5 18. (If Equipped). See Automatic O.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive Remote Keyless Press to unlock the driver door or Entry (RKE) System all doors. Information Press to lock all doors. The RKE transmitter will work up to This section provides a brief 20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle. overview about some of the Lock and unlock feedback can important features that may or may...
Page 11 In Brief Remote Vehicle Start The engine will continue to run for Door Locks 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a For vehicles with this feature, the To lock or unlock a door: 10-minute time extension. Remote engine can be started from outside start can be extended only once.
Page 12 In Brief Move the whole seat by moving Trunk Release Power Seats the horizontal control up The trunk may be opened by or down. pressing the remote trunk release Tilt the seat by turning the button located on the lower portion horizontal control forward or of the driver door or on the...
Page 13 In Brief Heated Seats change to the next lower setting, Safety Belts and then the off setting. Two lights indicate the highest setting, and one light indicates the lowest. See Heated Front Seats on page 3 6 for more information. Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints...
Page 14: Sensing System For Passenger Airbag
In Brief Sensing System for The passenger airbag status To adjust each mirror: indicator will be visible on the Passenger Airbag 1. Press the switch to select the overhead console when the vehicle driver or passenger side mirror. is started. See Passenger Sensing 2.
Page 15: Interior Lighting
In Brief Steering Wheel Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Adjustment Dome Lamps The dome lamp buttons are located in the overhead console. To change the settings, press the following: : Turns the lamp off, even when a door is open. 1 : Turns the lamp on The exterior lamps control is located automatically when a door is on the instrument panel, on the...
Page 16 1-10 In Brief Windshield Wiper/Washer 9 : Use to turn the wipers off. : Use to turn on the parking lamps together with the taillamps, : Use for a delayed wiping The windshield wiper/washer lever sidemarker lamps, license plate cycle. is located on the inboard side of the lamps and instrument panel lights.
Page 17: Climate Controls
In Brief 1-11 Climate Controls Transmission The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be Automatic Transmission controlled with this system. Tap Shift Tap Shift allows the driver to manually control the automatic transmission. To use Tap Shift, the shift lever must be in M (Manual Mode).
Page 18: Vehicle Features
1-12 In Brief Manual Transmission Vehicle Features INFO: Press to show available information about the current station One to Four Shift Message or track. Radio(s) For more information about these VOL/ : Press to turn the system and other radio features, see Overview on page 7 2.
Page 19: Satellite Radio
In Brief 1-13 Setting the Clock Setting the 12/24 Hour Format XM Satellite Radio Service 1. Press the CONFIG button. XM is a satellite radio service based Adjusting the Time in the 48 contiguous United States 2. Select Time and Date Settings. 1.
Page 20: Portable Audio Devices
1-14 In Brief Portable Audio Devices See Bluetooth (Overview) on : Press to interact with the page 7 23 or Bluetooth available Bluetooth or OnStar This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm (Infotainment Controls) on systems. (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB page 7 24 or Bluetooth (Voice : Press to silence the port located in the center console.
Page 21 In Brief 1-15 Cruise Control : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. RES/+ : Move the thumbwheel up to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to accelerate to a higher speed. MENU: Press this button to get to SET/ : Move the thumbwheel the Trip/Fuel Menu and the Vehicle...
Page 22: Vehicle Personalization
1-16 In Brief Vehicle Personalization Ultrasonic Parking Assist Power Outlets Some vehicle features can be Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist The vehicle has two accessory programmed by using the audio (URPA) uses sensors on the rear power outlets; one is located below system controls.
Page 23: Universal Remote System
In Brief 1-17 Universal Remote System of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you with programming the Universal Home Remote. See Universal Remote System on page 5 46. Sunroof This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control The ignition must be in ON/RUN, transmitters used to activate...
Page 24: System (Tcs)
1-18 In Brief ® Performance and StabiliTrak System Tire Pressure Monitor Maintenance StabiliTrak assists with directional This vehicle may have a Tire control of the vehicle in difficult Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). driving conditions. The system turns Traction Control on automatically every time the System (TCS) vehicle is started.
Page 25: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
In Brief 1-19 This may be an early indicator that Engine Oil Life System Driving for Better Fuel the tire pressures are getting low Economy The engine oil life system calculates and the tires need to be inflated to engine oil life based on vehicle use the proper pressure.
Page 26: Roadside Assistance
Mexico: 01-800-466-0800 complimentary service that includes Automatic Crash Response online service reminders, vehicle As the owner of a new Chevrolet, maintenance tips, online owner you are automatically enrolled in the In a crash, built in sensors can manual, special privileges, Roadside Assistance program.
Page 27 In Brief 1-21 How OnStar Service Works Not all OnStar services are OnStar service can t work unless available on all vehicles. For more the vehicle is in a place where : Push this blue button to information, see the OnStar Owner's OnStar has an agreement with connect to a specially trained Guide;...
Page 28 1-22 In Brief If you try to add, connect, or modify OnStar Steering Wheel Your Responsibility any equipment or software in the Controls Increase the volume of the radio vehicle, OnStar service may not if the OnStar Advisor cannot be This vehicle may have work.
Page 29: Keys, Doors And Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Doors Interior Mirrors Trunk ......2-9 Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-14 Windows Automatic Dimming Rearview Vehicle Security...
Page 30: Keys
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls The key that is part of the Remote Press the key release button on the or even make the vehicle move.
Page 31: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry The following may be available: (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation (Lock): Press to lock all doors. The turn signal indicators may See Radio Frequency Statement on The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) flash and/or the horn may sound page 13 19 for information transmitter will work up to 20 m...
Page 32 Keys, Doors and Windows Programming Transmitters to (Unlock): Press to unlock the (Vehicle Locator/Panic the Vehicle driver door or all doors. See Door Alarm): Press and release Unlock Options under Vehicle one time to locate the vehicle. Only RKE transmitters Personalization on page 5 42.
Page 33: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors and Windows Battery Replacement Remote Vehicle Start Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote The battery is not rechargeable. Your vehicle may have this feature starters. For example, some laws To replace the battery: which allows you to start the engine may require a person using remote from outside the vehicle.
Page 34 Keys, Doors and Windows Starting the Engine Using Remote Extending Engine Run Time The vehicle's ignition switch must Start be turned to ON/RUN and then back For a 10-minute extension, repeat to LOCK/OFF using the key before To start the engine using the remote Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is the remote start procedure can be start feature:...
Page 35: Door Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows Conditions in Which Remote Start Door Locks WARNING (Continued) Will Not Work The remote start will not operate if: WARNING Young children who get into The key is in the ignition. Unlocked doors can be unlocked vehicles may be The hood is not closed.
Page 36: Lockout Protection
Keys, Doors and Windows Manual Door Locks If this does not reset the lock, turn To program the power door locks, the key half-way around in the see Vehicle Personalization on Lock the doors from inside the cylinder and repeat the reset page 5 42.
Page 37: Trunk
Keys, Doors and Windows Doors Remote Trunk Release WARNING (Continued) To open the trunk from the outside Trunk If the vehicle must be driven with the vehicle, press the button the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 38: Vehicle Security
2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Emergency Trunk Release Vehicle Security Handle This vehicle has theft-deterrent Do not use the features; however, they do not emergency trunk release handle make it impossible to steal. as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk Anti-Theft Alarm System as it could damage the handle.
Page 39: Immobilizer
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 Arming the System How the System Alarm is How to Detect a Tamper Activated Condition To arm the system, press on the To activate the system if it is armed, If the horn sounds and the turn RKE transmitter.
Page 40: Immobilizer Operation
2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows Immobilizer Operation If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, This vehicle has a passive try another ignition key. theft-deterrent system. If the engine still does not start and The system does not have to be the light continues to stay on, try manually armed or disarmed.
Page 41: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors To adjust each mirror: 1. Press the switch to select the Convex Mirrors driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press one of the four sides on WARNING (control pad) to adjust the mirror.
Page 42: Heated Mirrors
2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Heated Mirrors Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror For vehicles with heated mirrors: Manual Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an automatic (Rear Window Defogger): dimming inside rearview mirror. Press to heat the mirrors. Adjust the inside rearview mirror Automatic dimming reduces the for a clear view of the area behind See Rear Window Defogger...
Page 43: Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Windows Power Windows WARNING Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or...
Page 44 2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows The switches work when If the OPEN, THEN CLOSE Express Window Anti-Pinch the ignition is in ON/RUN DRIVER WINDOW or OPEN, Feature or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in THEN CLOSE PASSENGER When express-up is active, the Retained Accessory Power (RAP). WINDOW messages are window will auto-reverse if there See Retained Accessory Power...
Page 45: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Express Window Anti-Pinch To program each front window, Roof follow these steps: Override 1. With the ignition in ON/RUN or Sunroof The anti-pinch feature can ACC/ACCESSORY, or when be overridden by holding the On vehicles with a sunroof, the Retained Accessory Power window switch all the way down.
Page 46 2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Express Sunroof Operation express-open the sunroof. To stop the sunroof from opening, press the switch again. A deflector automatically raises when the sunroof is opened and retracts while the sunroof closes. If the sunshade is closed, it opens automatically when the sunroof opens past the vented position.
Page 47 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety System Check ..3-22 Child Restraints Safety Belt Care ... . . 3-22 Older Children ....3-39 Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Infants and Young...
Page 48: Seats And
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash.
Page 49: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Front Seats Seat Height Adjustment Seat Adjustment WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the To adjust a manual seat: vehicle is moving. The sudden 1. Lift the handle under the seat to movement could startle and unlock it.
Page 50: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks Power Reclining Seatbacks WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Page 51 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) Sitting in a reclined position when The lap belt cannot do its job the vehicle is in motion can be either. In a crash, the belt could dangerous. Even when buckled go up over your abdomen. The up, the safety belts cannot do belt forces would be there, not at their job when reclined like this.
Page 52: Heated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Seatback Latches Heated Front Seats WARNING WARNING If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden If you cannot feel temperature stop or crash. That could cause change or pain to the skin, the injury to the person sitting there.
Page 53: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats WARNING The rear seat has two designated A safety belt that is improperly seating positions and can be folded routed, not properly attached, for more cargo space. Fold only or twisted will not provide the when the vehicle is parked.
Page 54 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts In most states and in all Canadian WARNING provinces, the law requires wearing This section of the manual safety belts. Here is why: It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts You never know if you will be in a in a cargo area, inside or outside properly.
Page 55 Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels.
Page 56 3-10 Seats and Restraints The person keeps going until or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! stopped by something. In a real With safety belts, you slow down vehicle, it could be the windshield... as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop.
Page 57: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-11 Questions and Answers About Q: If I am a good driver, and I How to Wear Safety Belts never drive far from home, Safety Belts Properly why should I wear safety Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle belts? This section is only for people of after a crash if I am wearing a...
Page 58 3-12 Seats and Restraints Occupants who are not buckled up worn low and snug on the hips, Q: What is wrong with this? can be thrown out of the vehicle in a just touching the thighs. In a crash, crash. And they can strike others in this applies force to the strong the vehicle who are wearing safety pelvic bones and you would be...
Page 59 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the You can be seriously hurt if the shoulder belt is too loose. In a lap belt is too loose. In a crash, crash, you would move forward you could slide under the lap too much, which could increase...
Page 60 3-14 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured if the belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones.
Page 61 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured if the You can be seriously injured belt goes over an armrest like if you wear the shoulder belt this. The belt would be much too under your arm.
Page 62 3-16 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
Page 63: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints 3-17 Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Adjust the seat, if the seat is If the shoulder portion of a adjustable, so you can sit up passenger belt is pulled out All seating positions in the vehicle straight. To see how, see Seats all the way, the child restraint have a lap-shoulder belt.
Page 64: Safety Belt Pretensioners
3-18 Seats and Restraints Position the release button on Safety Belt Pretensioners the buckle so that the safety belt This vehicle has safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if pretensioners for the front outboard necessary. occupants. Although the safety 5. To make the lap part tight, pull belt pretensioners cannot be seen, up on the shoulder belt.
Page 65 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Pretensioners work only once. There is one guide for each If the pretensioners activate in outboard passenger position in the a crash, the pretensioners and rear seat. Here is how to install a probably other parts of the vehicle's comfort guide to the safety belt: safety belt system will need to be replaced.
Page 66 3-20 Seats and Restraints WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 67: Safety Belt Extender
Seats and Restraints 3-21 To remove and store the comfort Safety Belt Extender guide, squeeze the belt edges If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten together so that the safety belt can around you, you should use it. be removed from the guide. Slide the guide onto the clip, leaving only But if a safety belt is not long the loop of the elastic cord exposed.
Page 68: Safety System Check
3-22 Seats and Restraints Safety System Check Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Now and then, check that the safety Keep belts clean and dry. Crash belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, WARNING and anchorages are working WARNING properly.
Page 69: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-23 After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System All of the airbags in your vehicle will safety belts may not be necessary. have the word AIRBAG embossed The vehicle has the following But the safety belt assemblies that in the trim or on an attached label airbags: were used during any crash may...
Page 70 3-24 Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things WARNING WARNING to know about the airbag system: Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, WARNING faster than the blink of an eye. or very close to, any airbag Anyone who is up against, or when it inflates can be seriously You can be severely injured or...
Page 71: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-25 Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an The right front passenger frontal electrical problem.
Page 72 3-26 Seats and Restraints WARNING If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear.
Page 73: When Should An Airbag Inflate
Seats and Restraints 3-27 When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate Thresholds can also vary with at different crash speeds. specific vehicle design. Inflate? For example: Frontal airbags are not intended to Frontal airbags are designed If the vehicle hits a stationary inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear to inflate in moderate to severe object, the airbags could inflate...
Page 74: What Makes An Airbag
3-28 Seats and Restraints Your vehicle has seat-mounted side A seat-mounted side impact airbag What Makes an Airbag impact airbags. Your vehicle may is intended to deploy on the side of Inflate? or may not have roof-rail airbags. the vehicle that is struck. Roof-rail See Airbag System on page 3 23.
Page 75: How Does An Airbag Restrain
Seats and Restraints 3-29 How Does an Airbag occupant's upper body, stopping What Will You See After the occupant more gradually. Restrain? an Airbag Inflates? Seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags distribute the In moderate to severe frontal or After the frontal airbags and force of the impact more evenly near frontal collisions, even belted seat-mounted side impact airbags...
Page 76 3-30 Seats and Restraints The parts of the airbag that come WARNING (Continued) WARNING into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may A crash severe enough to inflate get out of the vehicle after an be some smoke and dust coming the airbags may have also from the vents in the deflated...
Page 77: Passenger Sensing System
Seats and Restraints 3-31 Let only qualified technicians In many crashes severe enough work on the airbag systems. to inflate the airbag, windshields Improper service can mean that are broken by vehicle deformation. an airbag system will not work Additional windshield breakage properly.
Page 78 3-32 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system WARNING WARNING (Continued) works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child The sensors are designed to detect restraint can be seriously restraints in a rear seat, even if the presence of a properly seated injured or killed if the right...
Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-33 The system determines that The passenger sensing system is WARNING a small child is present in a designed to turn on (may inflate) booster seat. the right front passenger frontal If the airbag readiness light ever airbag any time the system senses A right front passenger takes comes on and stays on, it means...
Page 80 3-34 Seats and Restraints If the On Indicator is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an restraint and restarting the Child Restraint Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is If a child restraint has been installed still lit, turn the vehicle off.
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-35 If this happens, use the following Additional Factors Affecting Vehicle on page 3 36 for more steps to allow the system to detect information about modifications that System Operation that person and enable the right can affect how the system operates. Safety belts help keep the front passenger frontal airbag: The passenger sensing system may...
Page 82 3-36 Seats and Restraints Servicing the Adding Equipment to the WARNING Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle For up to 10 seconds after the Airbags affect how the vehicle Q: Is there anything I might add ignition is turned off and the should be serviced.
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-37 In addition, the vehicle has a This could either prevent Q: Because I have a disability, passenger sensing system proper deployment of the I have to get my vehicle for the right front passenger passenger airbag(s) or modified.
Page 84: Airbag System Check
3-38 Seats and Restraints Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. Parts After a Crash The airbag system does not need See your dealer for service. regularly scheduled maintenance If the airbag readiness light stays on or replacement.
Page 85: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-39 Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer's 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.
Page 86 3-40 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, WARNING (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child might also slide under the lap restraint system or infant restraint belt. The belt force would then system secured in a rear seating be applied right on the abdomen.
Page 87: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-41 Infants and Young Airbags plus lap shoulder belts WARNING (Continued) offer protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs safety belt system nor its airbag infant will suddenly become a...
Page 88 3-42 Seats and Restraints For most basic types of child WARNING restraints, there are many different models available. Never do this. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed Children who are up against, to be used in a motor vehicle. or very close to, any airbag when If it is, the restraint will have a it inflates can be seriously injured...
Page 89: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-43 Child Restraint Systems WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular need complete support. This is safety belt may not remain low because an infant's neck is not on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 90 3-44 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat...
Page 91: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 3-45 See Lower Anchors and Tethers In some areas of the United States Where to Put the for Children (LATCH System) on and Canada, Certified Child Restraint page 3 47 for more information. Passenger Safety Technicians Children can be endangered in a (CPSTs) are available to inspect According to accident statistics, crash if the child restraint is not...
Page 92 3-46 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, Child restraints and booster seats WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child vary considerably in size, and some restraint in the front. This is may fit in certain seating positions guarantee that an airbag will because the risk to the rear-facing better than others.
Page 93: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-47 Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint Lower Anchors with a top tether, you must also Tethers for Children use either the lower anchors or the (LATCH System) safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must The LATCH system holds a child never be installed using only the top restraint during driving or in a crash.
Page 94 3-48 Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have Lower Anchor and Top Tether a single tether (A) or a dual Anchor Locations tether (C). Either will have a Rear Seat single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-49 Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.
Page 96: System
3-50 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint WARNING WARNING (Continued) Designed for the LATCH System Do not attach more than one tighten. Buckle any unused safety child restraint to a single anchor. belts behind the child restraint WARNING Attaching more than one child so children cannot reach them.
Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-51 Do not fold the empty rear 2. If the child restraint manufacturer are using a single tether, seat with a safety belt buckled. recommends that the top tether route the tether over the This could damage the safety belt be attached, attach and tighten seatback.
Page 98: Replacing Latch System
3-52 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat) using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. When securing a child restraint in WARNING Be sure to follow the instructions...
Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-53 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
Page 100: Securing Child Restraints
3-54 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints A label on the sun visor says, tether, follow the child restraint Never put a rear-facing child seat in (Right Front Seat) manufacturer's instructions the front. This is because the risk to regarding the use of the top the rear-facing child is so great if the This vehicle has airbags.
Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-55 If the child restraint has the You will be using the lap-shoulder WARNING (Continued) LATCH system, see Lower Anchors belt to secure the child restraint in and Tethers for Children (LATCH this position. Follow the instructions Even if the passenger sensing System) on page 3 47 for how and that came with the child restraint.
Page 102 3-56 Seats and Restraints 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6.
Page 103 Seats and Restraints 3-57 7. Before placing a child in the If a child restraint has been child restraint, make sure it is installed and the on indicator is lit, securely held in place. To check, see If the On Indicator is Lit for a grasp the child restraint at the Child Restraint under Passenger safety belt path and attempt to...
Page 104 3-58 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
Page 105: Storage
Storage Storage Storage Additional Storage Compartments Features Storage Compartments Glove Box Convenience Net Glove Box ....4-1 Center Console Storage ..4-1 Open the glove box by lifting up on For vehicles with a convenience net the lever.
Page 106 Storage NOTES...
Page 107 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Information Displays Gauge ..... . 5-11 Driver Information Controls Transmission Temperature Center (DIC) ....5-25 Gauge .
Page 108: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Tire Messages ....5-39 Controls 3. Pull or push the steering wheel Transmission Messages ..5-40 closer or away from you. Vehicle Reminder Steering Wheel 4.
Page 109: Horn
Instruments and Controls Horn & (Push to Talk): For vehicles (Adjustable Interval Wipes): ® ® with a Bluetooth or OnStar , press Turn the band up for more frequent Press near the horn symbols or to interact with those systems. See wipes or down for less frequent press on the steering wheel pad to Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7 23...
Page 110: Compass
Instruments and Controls When the windshield wiper lever Compass display shows CAL, drive the is released, additional wipes may vehicle for a short distance in an The vehicle may have a compass occur depending on how long open area where it can receive display on the Driver Information the windshield washer had been a GPS signal.
Page 111: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Setting the Time and Date Setting the 12/24 Hour Format Setting the Auto Time Adjust 1. Press the CONFIG button. 1. Press the CONFIG button. 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Time and Date Settings. 2. Select Time and Date Settings. 2.
Page 112: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls Certain power accessory plugs Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there may not be compatible with the could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and accessory power outlet and could function. Often gauges and warning overload vehicle and adapter fuses. lights work together to indicate a Indicators If a problem is experienced, see...
Page 113: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Automatic Transmission Shown, Metric and Manual Similar...
Page 114: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls Speedometer Trip Odometer Fuel Gauge The speedometer shows the The trip odometer shows how far vehicle's speed in either kilometers the vehicle has been driven since per hour (km/h) or miles per the trip odometer was last set hour (mph).
Page 115: Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
Instruments and Controls When the fuel tank is low on fuel, Engine Oil Pressure a FUEL LEVEL LOW message will Gauge appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC). For more information see Fuel System Messages on page 5 37. Here are some situations that can occur with the fuel gauge.
Page 116 5-10 Instruments and Controls Oil pressure may vary with engine Notice: Lack of proper engine speed, outside temperature and oil maintenance can damage the oil viscosity, but readings above engine. The repairs would not be the low pressure zone indicate covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 117: Engine Oil Temperature
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Engine Oil Temperature Engine Coolant Gauge Temperature Gauge Metric For vehicles with this gauge, it is located in front of the shifter, and English English shows the engine oil temperature. If the gauge pointer moves into the red area, it means that the engine oil has overheated.
Page 118: Transmission Temperature
5-12 Instruments and Controls If the gauge pointer moves towards Transmission the H or shaded icon, the engine is Temperature Gauge too hot. This reading indicates the same thing as the warning message. It means that the engine coolant has overheated. If the vehicle has been operating under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine...
Page 119: Voltmeter Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-13 If the gauge is reading in the red Voltmeter Gauge area and/or a message appears in the DIC, the vehicle must be stopped and the cause checked. One possible cause is a low fluid level in the transmission. For information on the DIC messages see Transmission Messages on page 5 40.
Page 120: Safety Belt Reminders
5-14 Instruments and Controls When the engine is running, If there is a problem with the Safety Belt Reminders and the ignition is on, this gauge battery charging system, a message Driver Safety Belt Reminder shows the condition of the charging appears in the Driver Information system.
Page 121: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 5-15 If the driver safety belt is already If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the light nor the buckled, neither the chime nor the chime comes on. light comes on. The front passenger safety belt Passenger Safety Belt warning light and chime may turn Reminder Light...
Page 122: Passenger Airbag Status
5-16 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status Indicator indicator, it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag is The vehicle has a passenger enabled (may inflate). sensing system.
Page 123: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-17 Charging System Light If the light stays on, or comes WARNING on while driving, there may be a problem with the electrical charging If the airbag readiness light ever system. Have it checked by your comes on and stays on, it means dealer.
Page 124: Malfunction
5-18 Instruments and Controls Malfunction If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Notice: Modifications made comes on and stays on, while the to the engine, transmission, Indicator Lamp engine is running, this indicates that exhaust, intake, or fuel system there is an OBD II problem and of the vehicle or the replacement A computer system called OBD II service is required.
Page 125 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Make sure to fuel the vehicle This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has causes the engine not to run as been detected on the vehicle.
Page 126: Brake System Warning
5-20 Instruments and Controls Emissions Inspection and The vehicle may not pass Brake System Warning inspection if: Maintenance Programs Light The Malfunction Indicator Lamp Some state/provincial and The vehicle brake system is on with the engine running, local governments may have consists of two hydraulic circuits.
Page 127: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Instruments and Controls 5-21 When the ignition is on, the brake Antilock Brake System WARNING system warning light also comes (ABS) Warning Light on when the parking brake is set. The brake system might not be The light stays on if the parking working properly if the brake brake does not fully release.
Page 128: Traction Off Light
5-22 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving, Traction Off Light Traction Control System stop as soon as it is safely possible ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light and turn off the vehicle. Then start the engine again to reset the system.
Page 129: Traction Control System (Tcs) Off/Stabilitrak
Instruments and Controls 5-23 See Competitive Driving Mode on For SS models, if this light is on, When the Light is On Steady page 9 41, Traction Control the vehicle is in Competitive Mode. This indicates that one or more of System (TCS) on page 9 38 and A warning also appears in the DIC the tires are significantly...
Page 130: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light Immobilizer Light WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can The oil pressure light should come become so hot that it catches fire. on briefly as the engine is started. Someone could be burned.
Page 131: Front Fog Lamp Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 If the light stays on and the engine Taillamp Indicator Light Information Displays does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent Driver Information system. See Immobilizer Operation Center (DIC) on page 2 12 for more information. The vehicle may have a Driver Front Fog Lamp Light Information Center (DIC).
Page 132 5-26 Instruments and Controls DIC Operation and Displays DIC Buttons Trip/Fuel Menu Items The DIC has different displays Press the MENU button on the which can be accessed by using turn signal lever until Trip/Fuel the DIC buttons on the turn signal Information Menu is displayed.
Page 133 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Digital Speedometer Average Fuel Economy Turn by Turn The speedometer shows how fast The Average Fuel Economy This display is used for the OnStar the vehicle is moving in either display shows the approximate Turn by Turn guidance. See the kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles average liters per 100 kilometers OnStar Owner's Guide for more...
Page 134 5-28 Instruments and Controls Unit Remaining Oil Life Remember, the Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. Move the thumbwheel up or down to This display shows an estimate It will not reset itself. Also, be switch between US or Metric when of the oil's remaining useful life.
Page 135: Head-Up Display (Hud)
Instruments and Controls 5-29 Battery Voltage Speed Warning Head-Up Display (HUD) This display, available on some Speed Warning allows the driver to vehicles, shows the current set a speed that they do not want to WARNING battery voltage. If the voltage exceed.
Page 136 5-30 Instruments and Controls The images are projected through The following indicator lights come the HUD lens located on the driver on the instrument panel when side of the instrument panel. activated and also appear on the HUD: Notice: If you try to use the HUD image as a parking aid, you Turn Signal Indicators may misjudge the distance and...
Page 137 Instruments and Controls 5-31 When the HUD is on, the OFF: Turn the HUD dimming knob speedometer reading is continually fully counterclockwise until the HUD displayed. The current radio display turns off. station or CD track number will Brightness: Turn the dimming knob display for a short period of time clockwise or counterclockwise to after the radio or CD track status...
Page 138 5-32 Instruments and Controls The three formats are as follows: English English English Metric Metric Metric Format Two: This display includes Format Three: This display the information in Format One includes the information in Format One: This display gives the without the transmission Format One along with a circular speedometer reading (in English or...
Page 139 Instruments and Controls 5-33 information is provided to the HUD The HUD image can temporarily If You Cannot See the HUD ® by the navigation radio or OnStar light up depending on the angle Image When the Ignition Is On service, for vehicles that have these and position of the sunlight on the Is anything covering the...
Page 140: Vehicle Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Charging Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC This message is displayed to notify the driver that the status of BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE when there is a fault in the battery the vehicle has changed and that charging system.
Page 141: Compass Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 Compass Messages Door Ajar Messages Engine Cooling System Messages DRIVER DOOR OPEN A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH This message is displayed when the This message will display when the ENGINE TEMP compass needs to be calibrated. driver door is open.
Page 142: Engine Oil Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEATED Engine Oil Messages ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON engine oil level is too low. Check This message displays when the This message displays when the the oil level.
Page 143: Engine Power Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 Engine Power Messages Fuel System Messages Lamp Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON This message displays when the This message displays when the vehicle's engine power is reduced. vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as This message is displayed when Reduced engine power can affect soon as possible...
Page 144: Object Detection System
5-38 Instruments and Controls LEFT REAR TURN INDICATOR RIGHT REAR TURN SERVICE PARK ASSIST FAILURE INDICATOR FAILURE This message is displayed if there is a problem with the park assist This message is displayed if This message is displayed system. Take the vehicle to your the turn signal bulb needs if the turn signal bulb needs dealer for service.
Page 145: Tire Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 SERVICE STABILITRAK Safety Belt Messages SERVICE POWER STEERING This message displays if there This message is displayed if there is BUCKLE SEATBELT ® is a problem with the StabiliTrak a problem with the power steering This message displays as a system.
Page 146: Transmission Messages
5-40 Instruments and Controls The low tire pressure warning TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE PRESS CLUTCH TO START light will also come on. See Tire This message displays when the This message displays when Pressure Light on page 5 23. system is learning new tires. See attempting to start a vehicle with If a tire pressure message appears Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on...
Page 147: Window Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-41 TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE TURN WIPER CONTROL TO Window Messages ENGINE INTERMITTENT FIRST OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER This message displays and a chime This message is displayed when WINDOW sounds if the transmission fluid in attempting to adjust the intermittent This message is displayed when the the vehicle gets hot.
Page 148: Vehicle Personalization
5-42 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Entering the Personalization Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to Menus highlight the menu. Press the knob Personalization to select it. Each of the menus is 1. Press the CONFIG button to detailed in the following information. access the Configuration The audio system controls are Settings menu.
Page 149 Instruments and Controls 5-43 Comfort and Convenience Press the MENU/SELECT knob Language when Personalization by Driver is Select the Comfort and Select the Language menu and the highlighted. Turn the knob to select Convenience menu and the following will be displayed: On or Off.
Page 150 5-44 Instruments and Controls Exit Lighting Power Door Locks Auto Door Unlock This allows the selection of how This allows selection of which of the Select Power Door Locks and the long the exterior lamps stay on doors will automatically unlock when following will be displayed: when leaving the vehicle when it is the vehicle is shifted into P (Park)
Page 151 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Remote Lock/Unlock Locking Feedback Door Unlock Options This allows selection of what type of This allows selection of which doors Select Remote Lock/Unlock and the feedback is given when unlocking will unlock when pressing the unlock following will be displayed: the vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
Page 152: Universal Remote System
5-46 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote This system provides a way to Keep the original hand-held replace up to three remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles System transmitters used to activate as well as for future Universal devices such as garage door Remote system programming.
Page 153 Instruments and Controls 5-47 Programming the Universal 2. At the same time, press 3. Press and hold for five seconds and hold both the hand-held the newly trained Universal Remote System transmitter button and one of the Remote system button For questions or help programming three Universal Remote system (the button selected in Step 2)
Page 154 5-48 Instruments and Controls If the Universal Remote 6. Immediately return to the system indicator light blinks vehicle. Firmly press and hold rapidly for two seconds, for two seconds the Universal then turns to a constant Remote system button, selected light and the garage door in Step 2 to control the garage does not move, continue...
Page 155: Universal Remote System Operation
Instruments and Controls 5-49 Gate Operator and Canadian using the Programming the Universal Remote System Universal Remote System Programming Operation procedures, regardless of where If you have questions or need help you live, replace Step 2 under Using the Universal Remote programming the Universal Remote Programming the Universal Remote System...
Page 156 5-50 Instruments and Controls Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the three Universal Remote system buttons: 1. Press and hold the desired Universal Remote system button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds.
Page 157: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting The exterior lamps control has four positions: Exterior Lamp Controls (Off): Briefly turn to this position Exterior Lighting to turn the automatic light control off or on again. When released, Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 the control returns to the AUTO Headlamp High/Low-Beam position.
Page 158: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting A warning chime sounds if the driver Headlamp High/ (Parking Lamps): Turns the door is opened when the ignition parking lamps on together with the Low-Beam Changer switch is off and the headlamps following: are on. Push the turn signal/lane change Taillamps lever away from you to turn the high (Front Fog Lamps): Turns the...
Page 159: Flash-To-Pass
Lighting Flash-to-Pass The DRL system will make the The headlamps automatically low beam headlamps come on at a change from DRL to the regular The flash to pass feature works with reduced brightness or for vehicles headlamps depending on the the low beams or Daytime Running with High Intensity Discharge (HID) darkness of the surroundings.
Page 160: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting Automatic Headlamp The vehicle has a light sensor If the vehicle is started in a dark located on the top of the instrument garage, the automatic headlamp System panel. Do not cover this sensor or system comes on immediately. the system will come on whenever If it is light outside when the vehicle When it is dark enough outside and...
Page 161: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Raise or lower the lever until the : Press to turn the fog lamps arrow starts to flash to signal a lane on or off. An indicator light on the Hazard Warning Flasher: change. Hold it there until the lane instrument panel cluster comes on Press this button located on the change is completed.
Page 162: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Dome Lamps Lighting Features The dome lamp buttons are located Instrument Panel Entry Lighting in the overhead console. Illumination Control To change the settings, press the The lamps inside the vehicle following: come on when any door is opened. They stay on for about 20 seconds.
Page 163: Battery Load Management
Lighting Battery Load The battery can be discharged at Normally, these actions occur idle if the electrical loads are very in steps or levels, without being Management high. This is true for all vehicles. noticeable. In rare cases at the This is because the generator highest levels of corrective action, The vehicle has Electric Power...
Page 164 Lighting NOTES...
Page 165: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following System while the vehicle is parked: Infotainment Become familiar with the Read the following pages to operation and controls of the become familiar with the Introduction audio system.
Page 166: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Infotainment System The vehicle has Retained Overview Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the infotainment system can play even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 24 for more information. Theft-Deterrent Feature The theft-deterrent feature works by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to the infotainment system.
Page 167 Infotainment System Buttons 1 6 K. CD Slot CD Eject Radio: Saves and selects Insert a CD. Removes' the CD the favorite stations. from slot. SEEK D. FAV H. CD/AUX Radio: Seeks the next Radio: Opens the Selects between the CD station.
Page 168: Operation
Infotainment System Operation Volume Control MENU/SELECT: Press to: Enter the menu system. VOL (Power/Volume): Turn to Controls adjust the volume. Select or activate the highlighted The infotainment system is menu option. PHONE: For vehicles with operated by using the pushbuttons, ®...
Page 169 Infotainment System Selecting a Menu Option Activating a Setting Turning a Function On or Off 1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to 1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to 1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to move the highlighted bar. highlight the setting. highlight the function.
Page 170 Infotainment System Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer) Press the BACK button to delete and Bass the last character or press and For vehicles that have an equalizer: hold BACK to delete the entire character sequence. Audio Settings The audio settings can be set for each radio band and each audio player source.
Page 171 Infotainment System System Settings Auto Volume Maximum Startup Volume The auto volume feature The maximum volume played when Configuring the Number of automatically adjusts the radio the radio is first turned on can Favorite Pages volume to compensate for road and be set.
Page 172: Radio
Infotainment System Radio RDS (Radio Data System) Selecting a Band The radio may have RDS. The RDS Press the RADIO/BAND button AM-FM Radio feature is available for use only on to choose AM, FM, or XM , FM stations that broadcast RDS if equipped.
Page 173 Infotainment System Manual Tuning Updating Station and Category Category Lists Lists Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to Most stations that broadcast an select the frequency on the display. If stations stored in the station list RDS program type (PTY) code can no longer be received: specify the type of programming Favorites List transmitted.
Page 174: Satellite Radio
7-10 Infotainment System Storing and Retrieving Satellite Radio Control Buttons Favorites The buttons used to control the XM Vehicles with an XM Satellite radio are: Stations from all bands can be Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite stored in the favorite lists in any Radio subscription can receive XM RADIO/BAND: Press to turn the order.
Page 175 Infotainment System 7-11 Removing or Adding Categories To select an XM station using the Storing and Retrieving MENU/SELECT knob: Favorites 1. Press the CONFIG button. 1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to Stations from all bands can be 2. Select XM Categories. highlight an XM station.
Page 176 7-12 Infotainment System XM Messages No Title Info: No song title XM Theftlocked: The XM information is available. receiver in the vehicle may XL (Explicit Language have been in another vehicle. No CAT Info: No category Channels): These channels, or any XM receivers cannot be swapped information is available.
Page 177: Radio Reception
Infotainment System 7-13 Radio Reception Cellular Phone Usage The range for most AM stations is Cellular phone usage may cause Frequency interference and static greater than for FM, especially at interference with the vehicle's radio. can occur during normal radio night.
Page 178: Diversity Antenna System
7-14 Infotainment System If a cellular telephone antenna Diversity Antenna System Audio Players needs to be attached to the glass, For vehicles with convertible tops, make sure that the grid lines for the CD Player the AM-FM antenna is a hidden self AM-FM antenna are not damaged.
Page 179 Infotainment System 7-15 If the bottom surface of a disc is While using the CD player, Inserting a CD dirty, take a soft lint free cloth, use only CDs in good condition With the printed side facing up, or dampen a clean soft cloth in without any label, load one CD at insert a disc into the CD slot until it a mild neutral detergent solution...
Page 180 7-16 Infotainment System Selecting a CD Track Selecting an MP3 Track Tracks can be searched by: Using the control buttons: Using the control buttons: Playlists Artists Press SEEK or SEEK to Press SEEK or SEEK to select the previous or next track. select the previous or next track.
Page 181: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-17 Auxiliary Devices 3.5 mm Jack Connecting and Controlling ® an iPod Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to The AUX Input allows portable the auxiliary input jack to use a Not all iPods can be controlled by devices to connect to the vehicle portable audio player.
Page 182 7-18 Infotainment System To search for tracks: Repeat Searching for a Track 1. Press the MENU/SELECT knob. Press the MENU/SELECT knob and Tracks can be searched for by: set Repeat to On or Off, then press 2. Select Search. Playlists BACK button to return to the 3.
Page 183 Infotainment System 7-19 Shuffle Functionality Connecting and Controlling a Files that do not have any meta data stored in the ID3 tag display USB Drive Press the MENU/SELECT knob and as Unknown. set Shuffle Songs (Random) to On The infotainment system can only or Off.
Page 184 7-20 Infotainment System ® Shuffle Functionality Connecting a Bluetooth Pairing Information: Device Press the MENU/SELECT knob and Up to five devices can be paired set Shuffle Songs (Random) to On to the system. Before a Bluetooth device can or Off. be connected to the infotainment The pairing process is disabled system, it must first be paired to the...
Page 185 Infotainment System 7-21 Bluetooth Setup Menu Pairing a Device Connecting to a Device The Bluetooth Setup menu can 1. Select Connect To New Device Once a device is paired to the be accessed with or without a infotainment system, it can be from the Bluetooth Music device attached to the USB port.
Page 186 7-22 Infotainment System Removing a Device Messages Other Information ® 1. Select Remove Device from the The following messages may The Bluetooth word mark and ® Bluetooth Music Setup menu. appear on the infotainment screen. logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Page 187: Phone
Infotainment System 7-23 Phone Bluetooth Controls Voice Recognition Use the buttons located on the The voice recognition system is Bluetooth (Overview) infotainment system and the used to interpret commands that steering wheel to operate the control the system and dial phone Vehicles with a Bluetooth system Bluetooth system.
Page 188 7-24 Infotainment System Audio System Bluetooth Pairing Information: (Infotainment Controls) Up to five cell phones can be When using the Bluetooth system, paired to the Bluetooth system. sound comes through the vehicle's For information about how to front audio system speakers and The pairing process is disabled navigate the menu system using the overrides the audio system.
Page 189 Infotainment System 7-25 Pairing a Phone 5. Start the pairing process on the Listing All Paired and Connected cell phone that will be paired to Phones 1. Press the CONFIG button. the vehicle. Reference the cell 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2.
Page 190 7-26 Infotainment System Linking to a Different Phone Making a Call Using To make a call using the Phone Book menu: Phone Book To link to a different phone, the new phone must be in the vehicle and 1. Press the PHONE button twice. For cell phones that support the available to be connected to the phone book feature, the Bluetooth...
Page 191 Infotainment System 7-27 Making a Call Call Waiting Conference Calling 1. Press the PHONE button twice. Call waiting must be supported on Conference calling and three way the Bluetooth phone and enabled by calling must be supported on the 2. Enter the character sequence. the wireless service carrier to work.
Page 192: Voice Recognition
7-28 Infotainment System Ending a Call Bluetooth Pairing Information (Voice Recognition) Up to five cell phones can be Press the MENU/SELECT knob and paired to the Bluetooth system. select Hang Up. Using Voice Recognition The pairing process is disabled Muting a Call To use voice recognition, press when the vehicle is moving.
Page 193 Infotainment System 7-29 Pairing a Phone 5. Locate the device named Your Listing All Paired and Connected Vehicle in the list on the cell Phones 1. Press phone. Follow the instructions The system can list all cell phones on the cell phone to enter the 2.
Page 194 7-30 Infotainment System Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Delete: This command is used to delete individual name tags. Numbers To connect to a different cell phone, the Bluetooth system looks for the Delete All Name Tags: This The system can store up to next available cell phone in the command deletes all stored name...
Page 195 Infotainment System 7-31 Using the Digit Store Command Using the Delete All Name Tags Making a Call Command If an unwanted number is Calls can be made using the recognized by the system, say This command deletes all stored following commands. Clear at any time to clear the name tags in the Hands Free Dial or Call: The dial or...
Page 196 7-32 Infotainment System Using the Digit Dial Command Once connected, the person called Call Waiting will be heard through the audio The digit dial command allows a Call waiting must be supported on speakers. phone number to be dialed by the cell phone and enabled by the entering the digits one at a time.
Page 197 Infotainment System 7-33 Three Way Calling Muting a Call To Transfer Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone Three way calling must be During a call, all sounds from inside During a call with the audio in the supported on the cell phone and the vehicle can be muted so that the vehicle:...
Page 198 7-34 Infotainment System Voice Pass-Thru Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System (DTMF) Tones Voice pass thru allows access to Unless information is deleted out the voice recognition commands on of the Bluetooth system, it will be The Bluetooth system can send the cell phone.
Page 199: Air Vents
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Air Vents Air Vents ..... . 8-4 A.
Page 200 Climate Controls 7 (Floor): Air is directed to the Air Conditioning (Fan Control): Turn to increase floor outlets. or decrease the fan speed. Turn the (Air Conditioning): Press to knob to O to turn the fan off. (Defog): Clears the windows of turn the air conditioning on or off.
Page 201 Climate Controls Operation in the recirculation Do not drive the vehicle until all Passenger Compartment Air mode while the air conditioner is windows are clear. Filter off increases humidity and may Do not use a razor blade The passenger compartment air cause the windows to fog.
Page 202 Climate Controls Clear away any ice, snow, Air Vents or leaves from air inlets at the base of the windshield that could Use the air outlets located in the block the flow of air into the center and on the side of the vehicle.
Page 203: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Starting and Operating Manual Transmission New Vehicle Break-In ..9-18 Manual Transmission ..9-34 Operating Ignition Positions ... . 9-19 Brakes Starting the Engine .
Page 204: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Fuel Driving Information WARNING (Continued) Fuel ......9-48 Recommended Fuel ..9-48 Defensive Driving Driver distraction can cause Gasoline Specifications...
Page 205: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Death and injury associated with For persons under 21, it is against Control of a Vehicle drinking and driving is a global the law in every U.S. state to drink The following three systems tragedy. alcohol. There are good medical, help to control the vehicle while psychological, and developmental Alcohol affects four things that...
Page 206: Braking
Driving and Operating Braking And, of course, actual stopping If the engine ever stops while distances vary greatly with the the vehicle is being driven, brake See Brake System Warning Light on surface of the road, whether it is normally but do not pump the page 5 20.
Page 207: Steering
Driving and Operating Steering Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering Power Steering can be more effective than braking. If power steering assist is lost For example, you come over a hill because the engine stops or the and find a truck stopped in your power steering system is not lane, or a car suddenly pulls out functioning, the vehicle can be...
Page 208: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery Ease off the accelerator and then, Skidding if there is nothing in the way, In a skid, a driver can lose control of The vehicle's right wheels can drop steer so that the vehicle straddles the vehicle.
Page 209: Competitive Driving
Driving and Operating Of course, traction is reduced when Competitive Driving After conversion to the high water, snow, ice, gravel, or other performance brake fluid, Competitive driving may affect the material is on the road. For safety, follow the brake fluid service vehicle warranty.
Page 210: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating Driving on Wet Roads Other Rainy Weather Tips WARNING (Continued) Besides slowing down, other wet Rain and wet roads can reduce weather driving tips include: Flowing or rushing water creates vehicle traction and affect your strong forces. Driving through ability to stop and accelerate.
Page 211: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING Always be alert and pay attention Driving on steep hills or through Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) to your surroundings while driving. mountains is different than driving or with the ignition off is If you become tired or sleepy, find on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 212: Winter Driving
9-10 Driving and Operating Winter Driving Try not to break the fragile traction. Blizzard Conditions If you accelerate too fast, the drive Being stuck in snow can be a Driving on Snow or Ice wheels will spin and polish the serious situation.
Page 213 Driving and Operating 9-11 WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Snow can trap engine exhaust Open a window about 5 cm Snow can trap exhaust gases under the vehicle. This may (2 in) on the side of the under your vehicle. This can cause exhaust gases to get vehicle that is away from cause deadly CO (Carbon...
Page 214: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
9-12 Driving and Operating To save fuel, run the engine for only If the Vehicle is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to Get short periods as needed to warm it Out Slowly and cautiously spin the the vehicle and then shut the engine Turn the steering wheel left and wheels to free the vehicle when off and close the window most of...
Page 215: Vehicle Load Limits
Driving and Operating 9-13 Vehicle Load Limits Tire and Loading Information WARNING Label It is very important to know how Do not load the vehicle any much weight the vehicle can heavier than the Gross carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Weight Rating vehicle capacity weight and (GVWR), or either the...
Page 216 9-14 Driving and Operating The Tire and Loading Steps for Determining Correct The resulting figure equals Information label shows the Load Limit the available amount of cargo number of occupant seating and luggage load capacity. Locate the statement positions (A), and the maximum For example, if the XXX The combined weight of vehicle capacity weight (B) in...
Page 217 Driving and Operating 9-15 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. See Trailer Towing on page 9 58 for important information on towing a trailer, towing safety...
Page 218 9-16 Driving and Operating Refer to the vehicle's Tire and The label tells the gross weight Loading Information label for capacity of the vehicle, called specific information about the the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating vehicle's capacity weight and (GVWR). The GVWR includes seating positions.
Page 219 Driving and Operating 9-17 If you put things inside the WARNING WARNING (Continued) vehicle like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything Do not load the vehicle any Never stack heavier else they will go as fast as the heavier than the Gross things, like suitcases, vehicle goes.
Page 220: Starting And Operating
9-18 Driving and Operating Avoid downshifting to brake To break in new tires, drive at Starting and or slow the vehicle when the moderate speeds and avoid Operating engine speed will exceed hard cornering for the first 4000 RPM. 322 km/200 miles. New tires do not have maximum New Vehicle Break-In Do not let the engine labor.
Page 221: Ignition Positions
Driving and Operating 9-19 Ignition Positions To shift out of P (Park), turn the In an emergency, if the vehicle must ignition to ON/RUN and apply the be shut off while driving: brake pedal. 1. Brake using a firm and steady A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ pressure.
Page 222 9-20 Driving and Operating 4. Set the parking brake. B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This The battery could be drained if the See Parking Brake on position provides power to some key is left in the ACC/ACCESSORY page 9 37. of the electrical accessories. or ON/RUN position with the engine It unlocks the steering wheel and off.
Page 223: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating 9-21 Key Lock Release The key lock release is always Starting the Engine functional except in the case of an Place the transmission in the uncharged or low voltage (less than proper gear. 9 volt) battery. If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with Automatic Transmission low voltage, try charging or jump...
Page 224 9-22 Driving and Operating Starting Procedure damage. To prevent gear maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at damage, this system also least 15 seconds between each 1. With your foot off the accelerator prevents cranking if the try, to allow the cranking motor pedal, turn the ignition key to engine is already running.
Page 225: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-23 Engine Heater WARNING (Continued) The engine coolant heater, overheat and cause a fire. if available, can help in cold weather You could be seriously injured. conditions at or below 0°F ( 18°C) for easier starting and better fuel Plug the cord into a properly economy during engine warm-up.
Page 226: Retained Accessory
9-24 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Shifting Into Park Use this procedure to shift into P (Park): Power (RAP) (Automatic Transmission) 1. Hold the brake pedal down and These vehicle accessories may be set the parking brake. WARNING used for up to 10 minutes after the See Parking Brake on page 9 37 engine is turned off: It can be dangerous to get out of...
Page 227: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-25 Leaving the Vehicle With the Torque Lock Shifting Out of Park Engine Running Torque lock is when the weight This vehicle is equipped with of the vehicle puts too much an electronic shift lock release WARNING force on the parking pawl in the system.
Page 228 9-26 Driving and Operating To shift out of P (Park): Shift Lock Manual Release To access the shift lock manual release: 1. Apply the brake pedal. The transmission has an electric 1. Apply the park brake. park lock called a shift lock manual 2.
Page 229: Transmission)
Driving and Operating 9-27 5. Press the select button and Parking (Manual move the transmission gear Transmission) selector to the N (Neutral) position. If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before getting out of 6. Release the lever. the vehicle, move the shift lever into 7.
Page 230: Parking Over Things
9-28 Driving and Operating ® Parking Over Things Active Fuel Management Engine Exhaust That Burn Vehicles with V8 engines and an automatic transmission have Active WARNING ® Fuel Management . This system WARNING Engine exhaust contains Carbon allows the engine to operate on Monoxide (CO) which cannot be Things that can burn could touch either all or half of its cylinders,...
Page 231: Running The Vehicle While Parked
Driving and Operating 9-29 Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) WARNING While Parked It can be dangerous to get out It is better not to park with the The vehicle exhaust system of the vehicle if the automatic engine running. But if you ever have has been modified, damaged transmission shift lever is not fully to, here are some things to know.
Page 232: Automatic Transmission
9-30 Driving and Operating Automatic Make sure the shift lever is fully in WARNING P (Park) before starting the engine. Transmission The vehicle has an automatic It is dangerous to get out of the transmission shift lock control The automatic transmission has a vehicle if the shift lever is not fully system.
Page 233 Driving and Operating 9-31 To rock the vehicle back and forth to Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) Powertrain Braking get out of snow, ice, or sand without or N (Neutral) with the engine (V8 and V6 Engines) damaging the transmission, see If running at high speed may When driving on steep descents in the Vehicle is Stuck on page 9 12.
Page 234: Manual Mode
9-32 Driving and Operating 4 (Fourth) Gear Hold (V6 Engine) M (Manual Mode): This position Manual Mode allows the driver to select the range If, during highway driving, you Tap Shift of gears appropriate for current wish to pass another vehicle, but driving conditions.
Page 235 Driving and Operating 9-33 Tap the left control to downshift, and While using the Tap Shift feature, When coasting to a stop, the the right control to upshift. A Driver the vehicle will have firmer, quicker V6 transmission will automatically Information Center (DIC) message shifting for increased performance.
Page 236: Manual Transmission
9-34 Driving and Operating Manual Transmission Shift Pattern (V6 Engine) To operate the transmission: 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal Shift Pattern (V8 Engines) and shift into 1 (First). Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into 1 (First) when you are going less than 64 km/h (40 mph).
Page 237 Driving and Operating 9-35 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), One to Four Shift Light You must complete the shift into and 6 (Sixth): Shift into 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth) to turn off this feature. Message (V8 Only) 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and 6 (Sixth) the This helps you get the best possible same way you do for 2 (Second).
Page 238: Antilock Brake
9-36 Driving and Operating Brakes As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls Antilock Brake braking pressure accordingly. System (ABS) Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to This vehicle has the Antilock Brake If there is a problem with ABS, this System (ABS), an advanced...
Page 239: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-37 Braking in Emergencies release button while applying the Driving with the parking brake parking brake. If the ignition is in applied will cause a warning ABS allows the driver to steer and the ON/RUN position, the brake chime to sound and the RELEASE brake at the same time.
Page 240: Brake Assist
9-38 Driving and Operating Brake Assist Ride Control Systems This vehicle has a brake assist Traction Control feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing System (TCS) vehicle speed in emergency driving The vehicle has a Traction Control conditions.
Page 241: Stabilitrak System
Driving and Operating 9-39 ® TCS automatically comes on StabiliTrak System whenever the vehicle is started. The vehicle has an electronic To limit wheel spin, especially in stability control system called slippery road conditions, the system StabiliTrak. It is an advanced should always be left on, but it may computer controlled system that be necessary to turn the system off...
Page 242 9-40 Driving and Operating The Traction Control System (TCS)/ If there is a problem detected StabiliTrak button is located in front with StabiliTrak, a SERVICE of the shift lever. STABILITRAK message displays on the DIC and the StabiliTrak/TCS warning light on the instrument panel cluster comes on.
Page 243: Competitive Driving Mode
Driving and Operating 9-41 Engine Drag Control (EDC) Competitive Driving Mode Notice: Do not attempt to shift when the drive wheels are EDC improves vehicle stability by Competitive Driving Mode and spinning and do not have sensing if there is a difference in Launch Control are systems traction.
Page 244 9-42 Driving and Operating Launch Control (V8 with 4. The clutch is pressed and the vehicle is in first gear. Manual Transmission Models Only) 5. The accelerator pedal is rapidly applied to wide open throttle. A Launch Control feature is available, within Competitive The Launch Control feature will Driving Mode on vehicles with a...
Page 245: Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Driving and Operating 9-43 Limited-Slip Rear Axle Cruise Control Vehicles with a limited-slip rear With cruise control, the vehicle can axle can give more traction on maintain a speed of about 40 km/h snow, mud, ice, sand, or gravel. (25 mph) or more without keeping When traction is low, this feature your foot on the accelerator.
Page 246 9-44 Driving and Operating RES/+ (Resume/Accelerate): Resuming a Set Speed Increasing Speed While Using Move the thumbwheel up to make Cruise Control If the cruise control is set at a the vehicle resume to a previously desired speed and then the brakes If the cruise control system is set speed or to accelerate to a are applied, the cruise control is...
Page 247 Driving and Operating 9-45 Reducing Speed While Using Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control Cruise Control Using Cruise Control There are three ways to end the If the cruise control system is Use the accelerator pedal to cruise control: already activated, increase the vehicle speed.
Page 248: Object Detection Systems
9-46 Driving and Operating Object Detection How the System Works WARNING URPA comes on automatically Systems when the shift lever is moved into The Ultrasonic Rear Parking R (Reverse). A single tone sounds Assist (URPA) system does not Ultrasonic Parking Assist to indicate the system is working.
Page 249 Driving and Operating 9-47 A trailer was attached to the PARK ASSIST OFF displays on When the System Does Not vehicle, or an object was the Driver Information Center (DIC) Seem to Work Properly hanging out of the trunk during to indicate that URPA is off.
Page 250: Fuel
9-48 Driving and Operating Fuel Recommended Fuel If the vehicle has the 3.6L V6 engine Use of the recommended fuel (VIN Code D), use regular unleaded is an important part of the proper gasoline with a posted octane maintenance of this vehicle. To help rating of 87 or higher.
Page 251: Gasoline Specifications (U.s. And Canada Only)
Driving and Operating 9-49 You can also use regular unleaded Gasoline Specifications California Fuel gasoline rated at 87 octane or (U.S. and Canada Only) Requirements higher, but the vehicle's acceleration could be slightly reduced, and At a minimum, gasoline should If the vehicle is certified to meet a slight audible knocking noise, meet ASTM specification...
Page 252: Fuels In Foreign Countries
9-50 Driving and Operating Fuels in Foreign additive required to meet U.S. Gasolines containing oxygenates, Environmental Protection Agency such as ethers and ethanol, Countries regulations. To help keep fuel and reformulated gasolines injectors and intake valves clean might be available in your area. Never use leaded gasoline or any and avoid problems due to dirty We recommend that you use these...
Page 253: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating 9-51 Some gasolines that are Filling the Tank not reformulated for low emissions can contain an WARNING octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese Fuel vapor burns violently and a tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant fuel fire can cause bad injuries. where you buy gasoline whether the To help avoid injuries to you and fuel contains MMT.
Page 254 9-52 Driving and Operating When reinstalling the cap, turn it Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not WARNING clockwise until it clicks, otherwise top off or overfill the tank and wait a the Malfunction Indicator Lamp may few seconds after you have finished If a fire starts while you are turn on.
Page 255: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-53 Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact Information with the inside of the fill WARNING Only use towing equipment that opening before operating the has been designed for the vehicle. Never fill a portable fuel container nozzle.
Page 256 9-54 Driving and Operating Driving Characteristics The vehicle can tow a trailer if it is Pulling A Trailer equipped with the proper trailer and Towing Tips Here are some important points: towing equipment. To identify the trailering capacity of the vehicle, There are many laws, including WARNING speed limit restrictions, that...
Page 257 Driving and Operating 9-55 Vehicles with automatic Driving with a Trailer Towing with a Stability Control transmissions can tow in D System Towing a trailer requires experience. (Drive), but M (Manual Mode) Get familiar with handling and When towing, the sound of the is recommended.
Page 258 9-56 Driving and Operating Backing Up Turn Signals When Towing a Driving On Grades Trailer Hold the bottom of the steering Reduce speed and shift to a wheel with one hand. Then, to lower gear before starting down The arrows on the instrument panel move the trailer to the left, move a long or steep downgrade.
Page 259 Driving and Operating 9-57 When towing at high altitude on Parking on Hills 3. When the wheel chocks are in steep uphill grades, consider the place, release the brake pedal following: Engine coolant will boil at until the chocks absorb the load. WARNING a lower temperature than at normal 4.
Page 260: Trailer Towing
9-58 Driving and Operating Maintenance When Trailer Trailer Towing Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in Towing Before pulling a trailer, there are the tow vehicle and it has all the The vehicle needs service more three important considerations that required trailering equipment.
Page 261: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-59 If there are a lot of options, After loading the trailer, weigh Towing Equipment equipment, passengers or cargo in the trailer and then the tongue, Hitches the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue separately, to see if the weights are weight the vehicle can carry, which proper.
Page 262: Conversions And Add-Ons
9-60 Driving and Operating Safety Chains Conversions and Always attach chains between the Add-Ons vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of Add-On Electrical the trailer to help prevent the tongue Equipment from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Page 263 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Cooling System ... . 10-18 Headlamps, Front Turn Engine Coolant ... . . 10-20 Signal and Parking Lamps Engine Overheating .
Page 264 10-2 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Wheel Alignment and Tire General Information Balance ....10-73 Tires ......10-50 For service and parts needs, Wheel Replacement .
Page 265: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition California Perchlorate Accessories and 65 Warning Materials Requirements Modifications Most motor vehicles, including this Certain types of automotive Adding non dealer accessories one, contain and/or emit chemicals applications, such as airbag to the vehicle can affect vehicle known to the State of California to initiators, seat belt pretensioners, performance and safety, including...
Page 266: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Damage to vehicle components Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service resulting from the installation or use work, use the proper service of non GM certified parts, including manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own control module modifications, is about how to service the vehicle Service Work...
Page 267: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood To open the hood: 2. Pull up on the secondary hood release. The lever is located near the middle of the hood. 3. Lift the hood. 1. Pull the release handle that is located below the instrument Before closing the hood, be sure panel to the left of the steering all the filler caps are on properly.
Page 268 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 3.6 L V6 Engine...
Page 269 Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Underhood Electrical Center. H. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of See Engine Compartment Fuse View). See Engine Oil on Block on page 10 44. page 10 10. Brake Master Cylinder and B. Engine Coolant Recovery Bottle and Cap. See Engine Coolant Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir on page 10 20.
Page 270 10-8 Vehicle Care 6.2 L V8 Engine (L99 Engine Shown LS3 Similar)
Page 271: Engine Cover
Vehicle Care 10-9 A. Underhood Electrical Center. H. Brake Master Cylinder and Engine Cover See Engine Compartment Fuse Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir 3.6 L V6 Engine Cover Block on page 10 44. (if equipped with manual transmission). See Brakes on B. Engine Coolant Recovery Bottle page 10 29 or Hydraulic Clutch and Cap.
Page 272: Engine Oil
10-10 Vehicle Care Change the engine oil at the 6.2 L V8 Engine Cover (L99 Engine Oil appropriate time. See Engine Engine shown LS3 similar) To ensure proper engine Oil Life System on page 10 14. performance and long life, careful Always dispose of engine oil attention must be paid to engine properly.
Page 273 Vehicle Care 10-11 Obtaining an accurate oil level When to Add Engine Oil Notice: Do not add too much reading is essential: oil. Oil levels above or below the acceptable operating range 1. If the engine has been running shown on the dipstick are harmful recently, turn off the engine and to the engine.
Page 274 10-12 Vehicle Care Selecting the Right Engine Oil Notice: Use only engine oil Specification When dexos that is approved to the dexos Not Available (V6 Engine) Selecting the right engine oil specification or an equivalent Use only an oil that meets GM depends on both the proper oil engine oil of the appropriate Standard GM6094M.
Page 275 Vehicle Care 10-13 Oils meeting these requirements Cold Temperature Operation: In an should have the starburst symbol on area of extreme cold, where the the container. This symbol indicates temperature falls below 29°C that the oil has been certified by the ( 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should American Petroleum Institute (API).
Page 276: Engine Oil Life System
10-14 Vehicle Care What to Do with Used Oil Engine Oil Life System if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might indicate Used engine oil contains certain When to Change Engine Oil that an oil change is not necessary elements that can be unhealthy for for up to a year.
Page 277: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-15 How to Reset the Engine Oil Automatic Transmission transmission fluid. Because this procedure is difficult, this should Life System Fluid be done at the dealer service Reset the system whenever the department. Contact the dealer How to Check Automatic engine oil is changed so that the for additional information or the Transmission Fluid...
Page 278: Manual Transmission
10-16 Vehicle Care Manual Transmission When to Check and What Do not remove the cap to check the fluid level or to top off the fluid to Use Fluid level. Remove the cap only when necessary to add the proper fluid It is not necessary to check the until the level reaches the MIN line.
Page 279 Vehicle Care 10-17 How to Inspect the Engine Air 3. Loosen the clamp at the duct of the air cleaner/filter housing. Cleaner/Filter 4. Unlatch the retaining clips on the To inspect the air cleaner/filter, air cleaner/filter housing. remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release 5.
Page 280: Cooling System
10-18 Vehicle Care 7. Inspect or replace the air filter. Cooling System See Maintenance Replacement When it is safe to lift the hood: Parts on page 11 9. 8. Reverse steps 6 to 1 to install cover. WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned.
Page 281 Vehicle Care 10-19 Notice: Using coolant other than WARNING WARNING ® DEX-COOL can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator An electric engine cooling fan Heater and radiator hoses, and corrosion. In addition, the engine under the hood can start up even other engine parts, can be very coolant could require changing when the engine is not running...
Page 282: Engine Coolant
10-20 Vehicle Care Engine Coolant What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL The cooling system in the vehicle coolant. If using this mixture, WARNING ® is filled with DEX-COOL engine nothing else needs to be added. coolant.
Page 283 Vehicle Care 10-21 Notice: If an improper coolant Checking Coolant mixture is used, the engine could The vehicle must be on a level overheat and be badly damaged. surface when checking the coolant The repair cost would not be level. covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 284 10-22 Vehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the Notice: If an improper coolant How to Add Coolant to the mixture is used, the engine could Coolant Recovery Bottle Radiator overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost would not be WARNING WARNING covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 285 Vehicle Care 10-23 If coolant is needed, add the proper 4. If there is no coolant visible or WARNING mixture directly to the radiator, but the level is low, slowly fill the be sure the cooling system is cool system through the radiator cap An electric engine cooling fan before this is done.
Page 286 10-24 Vehicle Care 8. With the engine still running, 6.2 L V8 Engine Fill Procedure raise the engine to 2500 RPM for 1. Locate the radiator cap. See 30 40 seconds. Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 6. 9. Turn the engine OFF. 10.
Page 287: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 10-25 Wait 30 seconds for coolant to Engine Overheating settle and top off if the level The vehicle has an indicator to warn drops. of engine overheating. Do not spill coolant on the There is an engine coolant accessory drive belts.
Page 288 10-26 Vehicle Care Then check to see if the engine If Steam Is Coming From The If No Steam Is Coming From cooling fans are running. If the Engine Compartment The Engine Compartment engine is overheating, both fans If an engine overheat warning is should be running.
Page 289: Power Steering Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-27 If the temperature overheat gauge Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering is no longer in the overheat zone Fluid or an overheat warning no longer Check the level after the vehicle displays, the vehicle can be driven. has been driven for at least Continue to drive the vehicle slow twenty minutes so the fluid is warm.
Page 290: Washer Fluid
10-28 Vehicle Care 6. Replace the cap and completely Washer Fluid Notice: tighten it. When using concentrated What to Use 7. Remove the cap again and look washer fluid, follow the When windshield washer fluid at the fluid level on the dipstick. manufacturer's instructions is needed, be sure to read the for adding water.
Page 291: Brakes
Vehicle Care 10-29 Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, This vehicle has disc brakes. brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, Disc brake pads have built-in wear applied.
Page 292: Brake Fluid
10-30 Vehicle Care A fluid leak in the brake/clutch Brake Fluid WARNING hydraulic system can also cause a low fluid level. Have the brake/ If too much brake fluid is added, clutch hydraulic system fixed, it can spill on the engine and since a leak means that sooner burn, if the engine is hot enough.
Page 293: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-31 What to Add Notice: Battery Use only new DOT 3 brake Using the wrong fluid can Refer to the replacement number fluid from a sealed container. badly damage brake/clutch shown on the original battery label See Recommended Fluids and hydraulic system parts.
Page 294: Starter Switch Check
10-32 Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage Starter Switch Check 3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle WARNING WARNING should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts Batteries have acid that can burn When you are doing this in any other position, contact you and gas that can explode.
Page 295: Function Check
Vehicle Care 10-33 Automatic Transmission 2. Firmly apply the parking Ignition Transmission brake. See Parking Brake on Shift Lock Control Lock Check page 9 37. Function Check While parked, and with the parking Be ready to apply the regular brake set, try to turn the ignition to brake immediately if the vehicle LOCK/OFF in each shift lever WARNING...
Page 296: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
10-34 Vehicle Care Park Brake and P (Park) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Wiper Blade Replacement vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Mechanism Check Windshield wiper blades should be your foot on the regular brake, inspected for wear and cracking. set the parking brake.
Page 297: Windshield Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-35 To replace the windshield wiper 4. Remove the wiper blade. Headlamp Aiming blade: Allowing the wiper blade arm The headlamp aiming system has 1. Pull the windshield wiper to touch the windshield when been preset at the factory. assembly away from the no wiper blade is installed If the vehicle is damaged in an...
Page 298 10-36 Vehicle Care The vehicle should be placed so To adjust the vertical aim: it is perpendicular to the wall or 1. Open the hood. See Hood on other flat surface. page 10 5 for more information. The vehicle should not have any snow, ice, or mud on it.
Page 299 Vehicle Care 10-37 6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being adjusted. This allows only the beam of light from the headlamp being adjusted to be seen on the flat surface.
Page 300: Bulb Replacement
10-38 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on WARNING page 10 43. For any bulb changing procedure The low beam high intensity not listed in this section, contact discharge lighting system your dealer.
Page 301: Headlamps, Front Turn
Vehicle Care 10-39 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps (Base Vehicle) The base model vehicle has a halogen headlamp and a turn signal/parking lamp on the headlamp assembly. To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10 5.
Page 302: Headlamps, Front Turn Signal And Parking Lamps (Up-Level Vehicle)
10-40 Vehicle Care 5. Push the new bulb into the To replace the turn signal bulb: socket and reinstall the socket 1. Open the hood. See Hood on into the headlamp assembly by page 10 5. turning it clockwise. 6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
Page 303: Daytime Running
Vehicle Care 10-41 Daytime Running 3. Push in the new bulb assembly Fog Lamps to lock it into place. Lamps (DRL) The base model vehicle may have 4. Reconnect the electrical fog lamps which would be located The up level model vehicle may connector to the bulb assembly.
Page 304: Taillamps, Turn Signal, And Stoplamps
10-42 Vehicle Care 3. Push in the new bulb assembly License Plate Lamp to lock it into place. To replace one of these bulbs: 4. Reconnect the electrical connector to the bulb assembly. The up level vehicle will not be equipped with fog lamps.
Page 305: Replacement Bulbs
Vehicle Care 10-43 5. Push the bulb straight into the Electrical System Fuses and circuit breakers protect socket and turn clockwise to the following in the vehicle: reinstall. Electrical System Headlamp Wiring 6. Reinstall the license plate lamp Overload Windshield Wiper Motor by lifting it through the facia Power Windows and Other opening until the clip is in place.
Page 306: Fuses And Circuit
10-44 Vehicle Care Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have protected from short circuits by a the headlamp wiring checked right combination of fuses and circuit...
Page 307 Vehicle Care 10-45 J-Case Usage Fuses Power Windows Front Rear Defog Cooling Fan High Antilock Brake System Pump Cooling Fan Low Mini Fuses Usage Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Transmission Engine Compartment Fuse Block Control Module Engine Control The vehicle may not be equipped J-Case Usage Module Main...
Page 308 10-46 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Relays Usage Fuel Body Control Powertrain Injectors Even Module #6 Run/Crank Fuel Injectors Sunroof Rear Defog Cooling Fan Relay Front Heated Seats K612 Cooling Fan High Manifold Air Flow/ Washer Pump Front K614 Cooling Fan Control Chassis Control...
Page 309: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Vehicle Care 10-47 Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located on the end of the instrument Instrument Panel Fuse Block panel, on the driver side of the vehicle. To access the fuses, open The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage the fuse panel door by pulling out.
Page 310 10-48 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Cluster Body Control Body Control Module 4 Module 5 Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Power Outlet 1 Body Control Controller Module 7 Power Outlet 2 Body Control Steering Wheel Circuit Usage Module Controls Backlight Breakers Battery...
Page 311: Rear Compartment Fuse Block
Vehicle Care 10-49 Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is located on the right side of the trunk behind a cover. Remove the six The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage convenience net retainers, the rear with all of the fuses, relays, and sill plate, and the two passenger Universal Garage...
Page 312: Wheels And Tires
10-50 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Fuses Usage WARNING (Continued) Convertible Top 1 Tires Under inflated tires pose the Convertible Top 2 same danger as overloaded This new vehicle comes with tires. The resulting crash Spare 1 high-quality tires made by could cause serious injury.
Page 313: Winter Tires
Vehicle Care 10-51 Winter Tires See your dealer for details WARNING (Continued) regarding winter tire availability If you expect to drive on snow or ice and proper tire selection. Also, see covered roads often, you may want Buying New Tires on page 10 69. Worn or old tires can cause a to get winter tires for the vehicle.
Page 314: Tire Sidewall Labeling
10-52 Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the (D) Tire Identification Number Tire Size illustration later in this (TIN) The letters and numbers Useful information about a section for more detail. following the DOT (Department tire is molded into its sidewall. of Transportation) code is the (B) TPC Spec (Tire The examples below show a...
Page 315 Vehicle Care 10-53 (G) Maximum Cold Inflation (B) Temporary Use Only manufacturer and plant code, Load Limit Maximum load The compact spare tire or tire size, and date the tire was that can be carried and the temporary use tire has a tread manufactured.
Page 316: Tire Designations
10-54 Vehicle Care (F) Tire Size A combination Tire Designations (B) Tire Width The three digit of letters and numbers define a number indicates the tire section Tire Size tire's width, height, aspect ratio, width in millimeters from construction type, and service sidewall to sidewall.
Page 317: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care 10-55 (E) Rim Diameter Diameter of Accessory Weight This Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic the wheel in inches. means the combined weight tire in which the plies are laid of optional accessories. at alternate angles less than (F) Service Description These Some examples of optional 90 degrees to the centerline of...
Page 318 10-56 Vehicle Care DOT Markings A code Intended Outboard Sidewall Maximum Loaded Vehicle molded into the sidewall of The side of an asymmetrical tire, Weight The sum of curb a tire signifying that the tire that must always face outward weight, accessory weight, is in compliance with the U.S.
Page 319 Vehicle Care 10-57 Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Speed Rating UTQGS (Uniform Tire A tire used on passenger cars alphanumeric code assigned to Quality Grading Standards) and some light duty trucks and a tire indicating the maximum A tire information system multipurpose vehicles. speed at which a tire can that provides consumers with operate.
Page 320: Tire Pressure
10-58 Vehicle Care Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire Pressure Overinflated tires, or tires Tire Load on an individual tire that have too much air, can Tires need the correct amount due to curb weight, accessory result in: of air pressure to operate weight, occupant weight, and Unusual wear.
Page 321 Vehicle Care 10-59 For additional information How to Check If the cold tire inflation pressure regarding how much weight matches the recommended Use a good quality pocket-type the vehicle can carry, and an pressure on the Tire and gauge to check tire pressure. example of the Tire and Loading Loading Information label, no You cannot tell if the tires are...
Page 322: Tire Pressure Monitor System
10-60 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure for Vehicles with 245/45ZR20 103Y, Tire Pressure Monitor P245/50ZR19 104W and High-Speed Operation System 275/40ZR20 106Y size tires, have tires capable of high speed The Tire Pressure Monitor System WARNING use. Make sure the tires are inflated (TPMS) uses radio and sensor to the recommended cold inflation technology to check tire pressure...
Page 323 Vehicle Care 10-61 As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been Always check the TPMS malfunction vehicle has been equipped with a equipped with a TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tire pressure monitoring system indicator to indicate when the tires or wheels on your vehicle to (TPMS) that illuminates a low...
Page 324: Operation
10-62 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather Operation when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as you start to drive. This vehicle may have a Tire This could be an early indicator Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
Page 325 Vehicle Care 10-63 Notice: Tire sealant materials are TPMS Malfunction Light and the road tire containing the not all the same. A non-approved TPMS sensor and the sensor Message tire sealant could damage the Tire matching process is performed The TPMS will not function properly Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) successfully.
Page 326 10-64 Vehicle Care Replacement tires or wheels do TPMS Sensor Matching The TPMS sensors can also be not match your vehicle's original matched to each tire/wheel position Process equipment tires or wheels. Tires by increasing or decreasing the Each TPMS sensor has a unique and wheels other than those tire's air pressure.
Page 327 Vehicle Care 10-65 The TPMS matching process is 5. Remove the valve cap from 8. Proceed to the driver side rear outlined below: the valve stem. Activate the tire, and repeat the procedure in TPMS sensor by increasing or Step 5. 1.
Page 328: Tire Inspection
10-66 Vehicle Care The tire has a bump, bulge, Tire Inspection Tire rotation is recommended if or split. the vehicle has the same size We recommend that you tires on all four wheel positions. The tire has a puncture, cut, regularly inspect the vehicle's These tires should be rotated or other damage that cannot...
Page 329 Vehicle Care 10-67 After the tires have been WARNING (Continued) rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on off and cause an accident. When the Tire and Loading Information changing a wheel, remove any label. See Tire Pressure on rust or dirt from places where page 10 58 and Vehicle Load the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 330: When It Is Time For New
10-68 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) or Vehicle Storage less of tread remaining. See Tire Tires Tires age when stored normally Inspection on page 10 66 and mounted on a parked vehicle. Tire Rotation on page 10 66 for Various factors, such as Park a vehicle that will be stored...
Page 331: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-69 Buying New Tires GM's exclusive TPC Spec GM recommends replacing tires system considers over a in sets of four. This is because GM has developed and matched dozen critical specifications that uniform tread depth on all tires specific tires for the vehicle.
Page 332 10-70 Vehicle Care Vehicles that have a tire WARNING WARNING pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate Mixing tires could cause you Using bias-ply tires on the low pressure warning if to lose control while driving. vehicle may cause the wheel non TPC Spec rated tires If you mix tires of different rim flanges to develop cracks...
Page 333: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-71 Different Size Tires and Uniform Tire Quality WARNING Wheels Grading If different sized wheels are used, If you add wheels or tires that are Quality grades can be found there may not be an acceptable a different size than the original where applicable on the tire level of performance and safety equipment wheels and tires, this...
Page 334 10-72 Vehicle Care The grades are molded on the Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C sidewalls of most passenger The treadwear grade is a The traction grades, from car tires. The Uniform Tire comparative rating based highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, Quality Grading (UTQG) on the wear rate of the tire and C.
Page 335: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-73 Temperature A, B, C passenger car tires must meet Wheel Alignment and Tire under the Federal Motor Safety Balance The temperature grades Standard No. 109. Grades B are A (the highest), B, and C, The tires and wheels on the vehicle and A represent higher levels of representing the tire's resistance were aligned and balanced carefully...
Page 336: Wheel Replacement
10-74 Vehicle Care Wheel Replacement (TPMS) sensors, replace them only Notice: The wrong wheel can with new GM original equipment also cause problems with Replace any wheel that is bent, parts. This way, you will be sure to bearing life, brake cooling, cracked, or badly rusted or have the right wheel, wheel bolts, speedometer or odometer...
Page 337: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-75 Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blowout WARNING while you are driving, especially if use on the vehicle and tire size you maintain your vehicle's tires combination and road conditions. Do not use tire chains.
Page 338 10-76 Vehicle Care A rear blowout, particularly on a WARNING WARNING curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction Driving on a flat tire will cause Lifting a vehicle and getting you would use in a skid. In any rear permanent damage to the tire.
Page 339 Vehicle Care 10-77 When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), WARNING WARNING (Continued) use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement Changing a tire can be To be certain the vehicle will of wheel blocks (A). dangerous.
Page 340: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
10-78 Vehicle Care Tire Sealant and If this vehicle has a tire sealant and WARNING compressor kit, there may not be a Compressor Kit spare tire, tire changing equipment, Overinflating a tire could cause and on some vehicles there may not the tire to rupture and you WARNING be a place to store a tire.
Page 341 Vehicle Care 10-79 The kit includes: Tire Sealant Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Read and follow the safe handling Temporarily Seal and instructions on the label adhered to Inflate a Punctured Tire the compressor. Follow the directions closely for Check the tire sealant expiration correct sealant usage.
Page 342 10-80 Vehicle Care If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (F) 9. Press the on/off (A) button and wheel damage by driving slowly onto the tire valve stem. Turn it to turn the tire sealant and to a level place.
Page 343 Vehicle Care 10-81 The pressure gauge (D) may 11. Press the on/off button (A) 15. Return the sealant/air hose (F) read higher than the actual tire to turn the tire sealant and and the power plug (G) back in pressure while the compressor compressor kit off.
Page 344 10-82 Vehicle Care 19. Stop at a safe location and 20. Wipe off any sealant from the Using the Tire Sealant and check the tire pressure. wheel, tire, and vehicle. Compressor Kit without Refer to Steps 1 through 11 Sealant to Inflate a Tire 21.
Page 345 Vehicle Care 10-83 See If a Tire Goes Flat on 6. Plug the power plug (G) into the 10. Inflate the tire to the page 10 75 for other important accessory power outlet in the recommended inflation safety warnings. vehicle. Unplug all items from pressure using the pressure other accessory power outlets.
Page 346: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
10-84 Vehicle Care 11. Press the on/off button (A) to Removal and Installation of the 6. Screw the connector (B) to the turn the tire sealant and canister (A). Sealant Canister compressor kit off. 7. Slide the plastic cover back on. To remove the sealant canister: Be careful while handling the Storing the Tire Sealant...
Page 347: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 10-85 3. Turn the center retainer Tools counterclockwise to remove the cover. 4. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from the foam container. To store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps. Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and 3.
Page 348 10-86 Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Notice: Make sure that the jack lift head is in the correct position Installing the Spare Tire or you may damage your vehicle. 1. Do a safety check before The repairs would not be covered proceeding.
Page 349 Vehicle Care 10-87 5. Put the compact spare tire WARNING near you. Raising the vehicle with the WARNING jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even Getting under a vehicle when it is make the vehicle fall. To help jacked up is dangerous.
Page 350 10-88 Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off.
Page 351 Vehicle Care 10-89 11. Place the compact spare tire WARNING (Continued) on the wheel-mounting surface. aftermarket manufacturer WARNING when using accessory locking wheel nuts. See Capacities and Never use oil or grease on bolts Specifications on page 12 2 for or nuts because the nuts might original equipment wheel nut come loose.
Page 352: Compact Spare Tire
10-90 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire 4. Return the rear trunk carpet. Compact Spare Tire and Tools 5. Place the flat tire face up on the load floor. WARNING WARNING Driving with more than one Storing a jack, a tire, or other compact spare tire at a time equipment in the passenger could result in loss of braking and...
Page 353: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 10-91 have the full-size tire repaired Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps or replaced at your convenience. could result in costly damage to For more information about the Of course, it is best to replace the the vehicle that would not be vehicle battery, see Battery on spare with a full-size tire as soon covered by the warranty.
Page 354 10-92 Vehicle Care Notice: Only use a vehicle that has a 12-volt system with a negative ground for jump starting. If the other vehicle does not have a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching.
Page 355 Vehicle Care 10-93 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF WARNING (Continued) and switch off all lights and accessories in both vehicles, Be sure the battery has enough except the hazard warning water. You do not need to add flashers if needed. water to the battery installed in your new vehicle.
Page 356 10-94 Vehicle Care 9. Start the engine in the vehicle To disconnect the jumper cables with the good battery and run from both vehicles: the engine at idle speed for at 1. Disconnect the black least four minutes. negative ( ) cable from the 10.
Page 357: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-95 Towing To tow the vehicle behind another Appearance Care vehicle for recreational purposes, such as behind a motor home, see Towing the Vehicle Exterior Care Recreational Vehicle Towing in this section. Notice: To avoid damage, Cleaning Exterior the disabled vehicle should be Lamps/Lenses Recreational Vehicle...
Page 358 10-96 Vehicle Care If the vehicle has a basecoat/ Foreign materials such as calcium Protecting Exterior Bright Metal clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoat chloride and other salts, ice melting Parts gives more depth and gloss to the agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, Bright metal parts should be colored basecoat.
Page 359 Vehicle Care 10-97 Washing the Vehicle Follow all manufacturer directions Notice: Conveyor systems on regarding correct product usage, some automatic car washes could To preserve the vehicle's finish, necessary safety precautions and damage the vehicle. There may keep it clean by washing it often. appropriate disposal of any vehicle not be enough clearance for the Do not wash the vehicle in...
Page 360 10-98 Vehicle Care Wheels and Trim Aluminum Notice: Using strong soaps, Notice: Using chrome polish on chemicals, abrasive polishes, aluminum wheels could damage or Chrome cleaners, brushes, or cleaners the wheels. The repairs would The vehicle may have either that contain acid on aluminum not be covered by the vehicle aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Page 361 Vehicle Care 10-99 Windshield and Wiper Blades Tires Finish Damage Clean the outside of the windshield Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to Any stone chips, fractures, or deep with glass cleaner. clean the tires. scratches in the finish should be repaired right away.
Page 362: Interior Care
10-100 Vehicle Care At least every spring, flush these Interior Care surfaces that are being cleaned. materials from the underbody Permanent damage can result The interior will continue to with plain water. Clean any areas from using cleaners on surfaces look its best if it is cleaned often.
Page 363 Vehicle Care 10-101 Do not clean the interior using the Fabric/Carpet 3. Start on the outside edge of the following cleaners or techniques: soil and gently rub toward the Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft center. Continue cleaning, using Never use a knife or any other brush attachment to remove dust a clean area of the cloth each...
Page 364 10-102 Vehicle Care Leather or those containing organic solvents organic solvents to clean the to clean the interior because interior because they can alter Leather, and lighter colored leather they can alter the appearance the appearance by increasing the in particular, will need more frequent by increasing the gloss in a gloss in a non-uniform manner.
Page 365: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-103 Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. The original equipment floor WARNING mats were designed for your If a floor mat is the wrong vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended size or is not properly installed, that GM certified floor mats be it can interfere with the...
Page 366 10-104 Vehicle Care NOTES...
Page 367: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Because of all the different ways people use vehicles, maintenance Maintenance Maintenance needs vary. The vehicle might need intervals, checks, inspections, more frequent checks and services. recommended fluids, and Please read the information under lubricants are necessary to keep Scheduled Maintenance.
Page 368: Scheduled Maintenance
11-2 Service and Maintenance The proper replacement parts, Scheduled WARNING fluids, and lubricants to use are Maintenance listed in Recommended Fluids Performing maintenance work can and Lubricants on page 11 7 and When the Change Engine Oil be dangerous. Some jobs can Maintenance Replacement Parts on cause serious injury.
Page 369 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Windshield washer fluid level Fluids visual leak check If the engine oil life system is reset check. See Washer Fluid on (or every 12 months, whichever accidentally, service the vehicle page 10 28. occurs first). A leak in any within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since system must be repaired and the last service.
Page 370 11-4 Service and Maintenance Body hinges and latches, Additional Required Services Once a Month key lock cylinders, folding Tire inflation check. See Tire Every 12 000 km/7,500 Miles seat hardware, and sunroof Pressure on page 10 58. (if equipped) lubrication. If tire rotation is recommended See Recommended Fluids Tire wear inspection.
Page 371 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Accelerator pedal check for First Engine Oil Change After First Engine Oil Change After damage, high effort, or binding. Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles Replace if needed. Passenger compartment Engine air cleaner filter If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant air filter replacement (or every replacement.
Page 372 11-6 Service and Maintenance Rear axle fluid change (severe warranty or limit recall liability First Engine Oil Change After service) for vehicles mainly prior to the completion of Every 240 000 km/150,000 Miles driven in hilly or mountainous the vehicle's useful life. Engine cooling system drain, terrain, when frequently towing We, however, urge that all...
Page 373: Lubricants, And Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-7 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos Engine Oil certification mark of the proper viscosity grade.
Page 374 11-8 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Manual Transmission (V6 Engine) SAE 75W-90 GL5 Gear Oil (GM Part No. 88862475, in Canada 88862476). Manual Transmission (V8 Engine) Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88861800, in Canada 88861801). Rear Axle (V6 Engine with Rear Differential Fluid 75W-90 (GM Part No.
Page 375: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 92196275 A3137C Engine Oil Filter 3.6L V6 Engine 25177917 PF2129 6.2L V8 Engine...
Page 376: Maintenance Records
11-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 377 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 378 11-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 379: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN Vehicle Identification is the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Your vehicle may have one of the Number (VIN) .
Page 380: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 3.6L V6 Engine (LLT) Automatic Transmission 10.2 L 10.8 qt...
Page 381 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Rear Axle Fluid V6 Engine 6 Speed Automatic 0.9 L 1.0 qt V6 Engine 6 Speed Manual* 0.9 L 1.0 qt V8 Engine* 0.9 L 1.0 qt Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) V6 Engine 6 Speed Automatic** 6.3 L...
Page 382: Engine Drive Belt Routing
12-4 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Automatic 3.6L V6 (LLT) 1.10 mm (0.043 in) Manual 6.2L V8 (L99) Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) 6.2L V8 (LS3) Manual 1.02 mm (0.040 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing 6.2L V8 Engines 3.6L V6 Engine...
Page 383: Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects important to your dealer and to (U.S. and Canada) ..13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns Customer Satisfaction the United States with the sales transaction or the Procedure (Mexico) .
Page 384 That is why we suggest may reject it and proceed with any without further help, in the U.S., following Step One first. other venue for relief available call the Chevrolet Customer to you. STEP THREE U.S. Owners: Assistance Center at...
Page 385: Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE Canadian impartial program offers advantages Customer Satisfaction Owners: In the event that you over courts in most jurisdictions Procedure (Mexico) do not feel your concerns have because it is informal, quick, and been addressed after following the free of charge.
Page 386: Customer Assistance Offices
Explain your case to the dealer Phone number assistance. However, if a customer service agent, service manager, wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, Model year dealer sales agent, or sales the letter should be addressed to: manager, depending on your case.
Page 387 Monday through Friday, 08:00 to Overseas 1-888-751-5301 20:00 hours, and Saturdays from Please contact the local El Salvador 08:00 to 15:00 hours. General Motors Business Unit. All e-mail inquiries to the Customer 800-6273 Assistance Center (CAC) should be Honduras sent to: cac.chevrolet@gm.com. 800-0122-6101...
Page 388: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users (U.s. And Canada)
13-6 Customer Information Customer Assistance for Online Owner Center Other Helpful Links Text Telephone (TTY) Chevrolet www.chevrolet.com Chevrolet Owner Center (U.S.) Users (U.S. and Canada) Chevrolet Merchandise www.chevyownercenter.com www.chevymall.com To assist customers who are deaf, Information and services Help Center www.chevrolet.com/...
Page 389: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Customer Information 13-7 Here are a few of the valuable GM Mobility General Motors of Canada tools and services you will have also has a Mobility Program. Reimbursement Program access to: Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) (U.S. and Canada) for details. TTY users call My Showroom: Find and save 1-800-263-3830.
Page 390 Model, year, color, and license the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. before this service is given. plate number of the vehicle. Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to Emergency Tow From a Public Odometer reading, Vehicle make any changes or discontinue...
Page 391 Customer Information 13-9 Flat Tire Change: Service to Services Specific to Canadian Limited requires change a flat tire with the spare pre-authorization, original Purchased Vehicles tire. The spare tire, if equipped, detailed receipts, and a Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement must be in good condition and copy of the repair orders.
Page 392: Program (Mexico)
Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty new vehicle or visit our website dealer can help minimize your Coverage period in Canada), at: www.chevrolet.com.mx. inconvenience. extended powertrain, and/or Navigate the site and click on hybrid specific warranties in Asistencia en el Camino. E-mail If the vehicle cannot be scheduled both the U.S.
Page 393 Customer Information 13-11 Transportation Options Public Transportation or Fuel Courtesy Rental Vehicle Reimbursement The dealer may arrange to provide Warranty service can generally If the vehicle requires overnight you with a courtesy rental vehicle be completed while you wait. warranty repairs, and public or reimburse you for a rental vehicle However, if you are unable transportation is used instead...
Page 394: Collision Damage Repair
13-12 Customer Information Additional Program Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. Information (U.S. and Canada) These parts are typically removed All program options, such as shuttle from vehicles that were total losses If the vehicle is involved in a service, may not be available at in prior crashes.
Page 395 Customer Information 13-13 Aftermarket collision parts are also Insuring The Vehicle If the vehicle is leased, the leasing available. These are made by company may require you to have Protect your investment in the companies other than GM and may insurance that ensures repairs with GM vehicle with comprehensive not have been tested for the vehicle.
Page 396 13-14 Customer Information For emergency towing see Choose a reputable repair facility Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Roadside Assistance Program that uses quality replacement parts. but you must live with the repair. (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 7 See Collision Parts earlier in this Depending on your policy limits, or Roadside Assistance Program...
Page 397: Service Publications
Customer Information 13-15 Service Publications Owner Information Current and Past Models Ordering Information Owner publications are written Technical Service Bulletins and specifically for owners and intended Manuals are available for current Service Manuals to provide basic operational and past model GM vehicles. information about the vehicle.
Page 398: Reporting Safety Defects
13-16 Customer Information Reporting Safety of vehicles, it may order a Reporting Safety Defects recall and remedy campaign. to the Canadian Defects However, NHTSA cannot Government become involved in individual Reporting Safety Defects If you live in Canada, and you problems between you, your to the United States believe that the vehicle has a safety...
Page 399: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: hitting a road obstacle, data that information about the vehicle s will assist in understanding how Chevrolet Motor Division performance and how it is driven. a vehicle's systems performed. Chevrolet Customer Assistance For example, the vehicle uses...
Page 400: Onstar
13-18 Customer Information ® This data can help provide a better To read data recorded by an EDR, OnStar understanding of the circumstances special equipment is required, and If the vehicle is equipped with an in which crashes and injuries occur. access to the vehicle or the EDR is active OnStar system, that system needed.
Page 401: Radio Frequency
Customer Information 13-19 Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that pressure monitoring and ignition comply with Part 15 of the Federal system security, as well as in Communications Commission (FCC) connection with conveniences...
Page 402 13-20 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 403 INDEX Airbags Assistance Program, Adding Equipment to the Roadside ....13-7, 13-10 Accessories and Vehicle ..... .3-36 Audio Players .
Page 404 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont.) Chains, Tire ....10-75 High Intensity Discharge Charging Battery ..... . . 10-31 (HID) Lighting .
Page 405: Driver Information
INDEX Compact Spare Tire ..10-90 Customer Assistance ..13-6 Door Compass ..... . . 5-4 Offices .
Page 406 INDEX Engine (cont.) Cooling System ... . . 10-18 Electrical Equipment, Filter Cooling System Messages . . .5-35 Add-On ..... . 9-60 Engine Air Cleaner .
Page 407 INDEX Fuel ......9-48 Additives .....9-50 Garage Door Opener .
Page 408: Traction Control System
INDEX Horn ......5-3 Lights How to Wear Safety Belts Airbag Readiness ... . .5-15 Labeling, Tire Sidewall .
Page 409 INDEX Limited-Slip Rear Axle ..9-43 Messages Messages (cont.) Vehicle ..... . .5-34 Locks Airbag System .
Page 410 INDEX Power (cont.) Seat Adjustment ....3-4 Object Detection System Park Steering Fluid ....10-27 Messages .
Page 411 INDEX Rearview Mirrors ....2-14 Reporting Safety Defects Automatic Dimming ...2-14 Canadian Government ..13-16 Safety Belts .
Page 412 i-10 INDEX Seats Servicing the Airbag ... 3-36 Storage Areas Adjustment, Front ....3-3 Shift Lock Control Function Center Console .
Page 413 INDEX i-11 Tires Tires (cont.) Transmission Wheel Alignment and Tire Buying New Tires ... 10-69 Automatic .....9-30 Chains .
Page 414 i-12 INDEX Vehicle Identification Wheels Service Parts Identification Alignment and Tire Vehicle Label ......12-1 Balance ....10-73 Canadian Owners .

Chevrolet 2011 Camaro Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Initial Drive Information

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors and Doors Interior Mirrors

Keys and Locks

Doors

Vehicle Security

Exterior Mirrors

Interior Mirrors

Windows

Roof

Restraints

Instruments and Controls

Lighting

Infotainment

Introduction

Radio

Audio Players

Phone

9-1 Driving and Starting and Operating Manual Transmission

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Automatic Transmission

Ride Control Systems Traction Control

Object Detection Systems

Conversions and Add-Ons

General Information

Quick Links

Chapters

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