Page 1 2012 GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Rear Seat Infotainment .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2012 GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .
Page 3 For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the substitute the name General Helm, Incorporated GMC Truck Emblem, ACADIA, and Motors of Canada Limited for GMC P.O.
Page 4: Index
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other back of the manual.
Page 5: Onstar
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Charging System : Malfunction Indicator Lamp Here are some additional symbols : Cruise Control : Oil Pressure that may be found on the vehicle : Engine Coolant Temperature : Outside Power Foldaway and what they mean. For more Mirrors information on the symbol, refer to : Exterior Lamps...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Mirror Adjustment ... . 1-11 Performance and Maintenance ® Steering Wheel StabiliTrak System ..1-21 Adjustment ....1-12 Tire Pressure Monitor .
Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 9: Information
In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 11. Data Link Connector (DLC) R. Hazard Warning Flashers on (Out of View). See Malfunction page 6 4. B. Windshield Wiper/Washer on Indicator Lamp on page 5 17. page 5 4. S. Power Outlets on page 5 8. K.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive Press and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic Information alarm. This section provides a brief Press again to cancel the panic overview about some of the alarm. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 11: Door Locks
In Brief The engine will continue to run for Door Locks 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a To lock or unlock a door manually: 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. From the inside use the door lock knob on the window sill.
Page 12 In Brief Power Liftgate Windows Seat Adjustment On vehicles with a power liftgate, Manual Seats the vehicle must be in P (Park) to operate it. Press and hold on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Press the switch to lower the window.
Page 13 In Brief To adjust a manual seat: Power Seats To adjust a power seat, if equipped: 1. Lift the handle (A) under the seat Move the seat forward or to unlock it. rearward by sliding the control (A) forward or rearward. 2.
Page 14: Memory Features
In Brief Memory Features Not all vehicles will have the See Memory Seats on page 3 7 and ability to save and recall the Vehicle Personalization (With DIC mirror positions. Buttons) on page 5 44 for more information. 2. Press and hold 1 until two beeps sound.
Page 15: Heated And Ventilated Seats
In Brief Third Row Seats Heated and Ventilated Seats The third row seatbacks can be folded forward, and the seats can be removed. To fold the third row seatback: 1. Remove anything on or under the seat. Heated and Cooled Seat Buttons 3.
Page 16: Head Restraint Adjustment
1-10 In Brief Press the button once for the Safety Belts Passenger Sensing highest setting. With each press of System the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest.
Page 17: Mirror Adjustment
In Brief 1-11 The passenger airbag status 2. Press the control pad to adjust Folding Mirrors indicator will be visible on the the mirror. For vehicles with manual folding instrument panel when the vehicle is 3. Return the switch to the center mirrors, push the mirror toward the started.
Page 18 1-12 In Brief Interior Mirror 2. Move the steering wheel up Dome Lamp Override or down. The automatic dimming rearview 3. Pull or push the steering wheel mirror reduces the glare from other closer or away from you. vehicle headlamps. Each time the vehicle is started, the dimming 4.
Page 19 In Brief 1-13 Reading Lamps AUTO: Automatic operation of the Windshield Wiper/Washer headlamps at normal brightness and Press the button near each lamp to The windshield wiper/washer lever other exterior lamps. turn them on or off. is located on the left side of the : Manual operation of the steering column.
Page 20: Climate Controls
1-14 In Brief Windshield Washer Climate Controls : Press the button at the end of the turn signal/lane change lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield. Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper and rear wash button is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system.
Page 21 In Brief 1-15 or Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) on page 8 10. Transmission Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode ERS mode allows you to choose the top-gear limit of the transmission and the vehicle's speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer.
Page 22: Vehicle Features
1-16 In Brief Vehicle Features : Change the display between the radio station frequency and the Radio(s) time, if equipped. While the ignition is off, press to display the time. For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7 2.
Page 23: Portable Audio Devices
In Brief 1-17 See AM-FM Radio on page 7 7. Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices Setting the Clock Vehicles with an XM satellite radio This vehicle may have an auxiliary tuner and a valid XM satellite radio input located on the radio faceplate To set the time and date for the subscription can receive XM and a USB port located in the...
Page 24 1-18 In Brief Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control : Increase or decrease volume. : Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call. SRCE: Press to switch between the radio, CD, and for equipped vehicles, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary.
Page 25 In Brief 1-19 Ultrasonic Parking Assist Storage Compartments : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking speed from memory. Assist (URPA) uses sensors on the See Cruise Control on page 9 30. rear bumper to detect objects while parking the vehicle.
Page 26 1-20 In Brief Power Outlets Sunroof Vent: Press the front or rear of the switch to vent or close the sunroof. The vehicle has 12 volt accessory The ignition must be in ON/RUN or Express-open/Express-close: power outlets which can be used to ACC/ACCESSORY to operate the From the closed position, press plug in electrical equipment, such as...
Page 27: Maintenance
In Brief 1-21 Performance and Tire Pressure Monitor indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be Maintenance This vehicle may have a Tire inflated to the proper pressure. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS does not replace normal ®...
Page 28: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
1-22 In Brief Avoid fast starts and accelerate Engine Oil Life System 3. If the vehicle has Driver smoothly. Information Center (DIC) The engine oil life system calculates buttons: Press and hold the set/ Brake gradually and avoid engine oil life based on vehicle use reset button until 100% is abrupt stops.
Page 29: Onstar Overview
Mexico: 01-800-466-0801 Roadside Assistance, and relay page 14 1 for more information. your exact location to get the help As the owner of a new GMC, you you need. are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. Online Owner Center See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S.
Page 30 1-24 In Brief NOTES...
Page 31: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Doors Interior Mirrors Liftgate ..... . 2-10 Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-19 Windows Automatic Dimming Rearview Vehicle Security...
Page 32: Keys And Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always Keys carry a spare key. If locked out of the vehicle, call WARNING Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S.
Page 33: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows If there is a decrease in the RKE Remote Keyless Entry (Remote Vehicle Start): For operating range: vehicles with this feature, see (RKE) System Operation Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 5 Check the distance. The The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) for additional information.
Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows When the replacement transmitter is (Unlock): Press once to unlock (Vehicle Locator/Panic programmed to this vehicle, all Alarm): Press and release to only the driver door. If is pressed remaining transmitters must also be locate the vehicle. The parking again within five seconds, all reprogrammed.
Page 35: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Remove the old battery. Do not Do not use the remote start feature use a metal object. if the vehicle is low on fuel. The vehicle could run out of fuel. 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down.
Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Immediately after completing The rear window defogger and If the remote start procedure is heated mirrors, if the vehicle has used again before the first Step 2, press and hold until them, turn on during colder outside 10-minute time frame has ended, the parking lamps flash.
Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows Shutting the Engine Off After a Door Locks WARNING (Continued) Remote Start WARNING To manually shut off a remote start: Young children who get into Aim the RKE transmitter at the Unlocked doors can be unlocked vehicles may be vehicle and press until the dangerous.
Page 38: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks Delayed Locking When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use.
Page 39: Automatic Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Door Locks If the driver side power door lock switch is pressed when the driver Vehicles with an automatic lock/ door is open and the key is in the unlock feature enable you to ignition, all of the doors will lock and program the vehicle's power then the driver door will unlock.
Page 40: Doors
2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Manual Liftgate WARNING (Continued) To unlock the liftgate, press Liftgate the power door lock switch or Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that press on the Remote Keyless brings in only outside air and Entry (RKE) transmitter twice.
Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Power Liftgate On vehicles with a power liftgate, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to operate. The taillamps flash and a chime sounds when the power liftgate moves. WARNING You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate.
Page 42 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows continue to completion. If the If more obstacles are encountered Manual Operation of Power vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) on the same power cycle, the power Liftgate and accelerated before the power function deactivates, and the liftgate liftgate latch closes, the liftgate may must be opened or closed manually.
Page 43: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 With the liftgate in manual mode Vehicle Security theft-deterrent alarm is not and all of the doors unlocked, the armed until the security light This vehicle has theft-deterrent liftgate can be manually opened and goes off. features;...
Page 44: Immobilizer Operation
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the key is not placed in the Testing the Alarm Immobilizer ignition and turned to START To test the alarm: See Radio Frequency Statement on or the door is not unlocked by page 13 20 for information 1.
Page 45 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 The security light comes on if vehicle does start, the first key may To program the new additional key: there is a problem with arming or be faulty. See your dealer who can 1. Verify that the new key has disarming the theft-deterrent service the PASS-Key III+ to have a stamped on it.
Page 46: Exterior Mirrors
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows The SERVICE THEFT Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors DETERRENT SYSTEM message displays on the Driver Information Convex Mirrors Center (DIC) when there is a problem with the theft-deterrent WARNING system. See Anti-theft Alarm System Messages on page 5 41 for A convex mirror can make things, additional information.
Page 47: Folding Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Folding Mirrors Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors For vehicles with manual folding Reset the power folding mirrors if: mirrors, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return The mirrors are accidentally to its original position.
Page 48: Blind Spot Mirrors
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Dimming Driving with the Blind Spot 1. When the approaching vehicle is a long distance away, the image Mirror Mirror in the main mirror is small and near the inboard edge of the If the vehicle has the automatic mirror.
Page 49: Interior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 mirror to observe traffic in the Interior Mirrors (On/Off): Press to turn the adjacent lane, behind your dimming feature on or off. vehicle. Check the blind spot Manual Rearview Mirror The vehicle may also have a Rear mirror for a vehicle in the blind Vision Camera (RVC).
Page 50: Windows
2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows Power Windows WARNING WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with Leaving children, helpless adults, the keys is dangerous for many or pets in a vehicle with the reasons. Children or others could windows closed is dangerous. be badly injured or even killed.
Page 51 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Express-Up/Express-Down 2. Press and continue to hold the window switch until the window Windows is fully open. A window with the express up/down 3. Pull up and hold the window feature allows it to be raised or switch to close the window.
Page 52: Roof
2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Rear Window Lockout Sun Visors Roof Pull the sun visor down or unhook it Sunroof and move it to the side to reduce glare. The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY to operate the Visor Vanity Mirror sunroof and power sunshade.
Page 53 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Express-open/Express-close: From the closed position, press and release the rear of the switch to express-open the sunroof. Press and release the front of the switch to express-close the sunroof. Manual Sunshade The front sunshade must be opened and closed manually.
Page 54 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES...
Page 55 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Use During Adding Equipment to the Pregnancy ....3-21 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-35 Restraints Safety Belt Extender .
Page 56 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 57 Seats and Restraints 2. Push down on the head restraint Front Seats after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in Seat Adjustment place. The vehicle's second row seats WARNING have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be You can lose control of the adjusted.
Page 58 Seats and Restraints Move the lever (B) up or down to To adjust a power seat, if equipped: Lumbar Adjustment raise or lower the seat. Move the seat forward or Manual Lumbar Use the lever (C) to adjust the rearward by sliding the seatback.
Page 59 Seats and Restraints Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) WARNING For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the Sitting in a reclined position when seatback upright. Then sit well the vehicle is in motion can be back in the seat and wear the dangerous.
Page 60 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. WARNING Power Reclining Seatbacks You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 61 Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions Memory Remote Recall To save into memory: The memory feature can recall the driver seat and outside mirrors to 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback stored positions when entering the recliner, and both outside vehicle.
Page 62: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints If something has blocked the driver If the easy exit seat feature is Heated and Ventilated seat while recalling a memory programmed on in the vehicle Front Seats position, the recall may stop. personalization menu, automatic Remove the obstruction; then press seat movement occurs when the WARNING and hold the appropriate manual...
Page 63: Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints the next lower setting, and then to Rear Seats the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. The passenger heated seat may take longer to heat up. The heated and/or cooled seats are canceled after the ignition is turned off.
Page 64: Third Row Seats
3-10 Seats and Restraints Entering and Exiting the 5. Pull the sliding seat lever (C) forward and move the seatback Third Row forward. The seat cushion will fold, and the entire seat will slide WARNING forward. The head restraints will fold out of the way automatically.
Page 65 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Push and pull on the head Folding the Seatback Release the handle, and push and restraint to make sure that it is pull on the seat to make sure it is To fold the second row seatbacks: locked.
Page 66 3-12 Seats and Restraints To fold the third row seatback: Returning the Seat to the Seating Position 1. Remove anything on or under the seat. To return the seatback to the seating position: 1. From the rear of the vehicle, raise the seatback to the upright position using the pullstrap on the back of the third row seat,...
Page 67 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Removing the Third Row Seats 5. Remove the seat by tilting it WARNING slightly upward, and then pulling To remove a third row seat: it out of the rear of the vehicle in A safety belt that is improperly 1.
Page 68: Safety Belts
3-14 Seats and Restraints 2. Place the seat on the vehicle Safety Belts WARNING (Continued) floor so that the front seat hooks This section of the manual are on the vehicle bars. describes how to use safety belts It is extremely dangerous to 3.
Page 69: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-15 Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly...
Page 70: Properly
3-16 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt shoulder and across the chest. All seating positions in the vehicle These parts of the body are have a lap-shoulder belt. best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if If you are using a rear seating there is a sudden stop or crash.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-17 5. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 2.
Page 72: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
3-18 Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder but not falling off of it. The belt should be close to but not contacting the neck.
Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: Guides This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the front outboard This vehicle may have rear safety occupants.
Page 74 3-20 Seats and Restraints the vehicle. To access the comfort guide, you will first need to move the headrest forward by pulling on the handle behind the seatback. The comfort guide will now be accessible. 2. Place the guide over the belt 3.
Page 75: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3-21 To remove and store the comfort A pregnant woman should wear a WARNING (Continued) guide, squeeze the belt edges lap-shoulder belt, and the lap together so that the safety belt can portion should be worn as low as and across the chest.
Page 76: Safety System Check
3-22 Seats and Restraints seat it is made to fit. The extender Make sure the safety belt reminder Replacing Safety Belt has been designed for adults. Never light is working. See Safety Belt System Parts after a use it for securing child seats. To Reminders on page 5 14 for more Crash wear it, attach it to the regular safety...
Page 77: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-23 See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System All vehicle airbags have the word belt assemblies inspected or AIRBAG on the trim or on an The vehicle has the following replaced. attached label near the deployment airbags: opening.
Page 78 3-24 Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things WARNING WARNING to know about the airbag system: Because airbags inflate with Children who are up against, WARNING great force and faster than the or very close to, any airbag blink of an eye, anyone who is when it inflates can be seriously You can be severely injured or...
Page 79: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-25 Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an The front outboard passenger electrical problem.
Page 80 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 81: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-27 When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate at The vehicle has seat-mounted side different crash speeds depending on impact and roof-rail airbags. See Inflate? whether the vehicle hits an object Airbag System on page 3 23. straight on or at an angle, and Seat-mounted side impact and Frontal airbags are designed to...
Page 82: What Makes An Airbag
3-28 Seats and Restraints vehicle is struck, or the sensing What Makes an Airbag Airbags supplement the system predicts that the vehicle is protection provided by safety belts Inflate? about to roll over on its side, or in a by distributing the force of the severe frontal impact.
Page 83: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
Seats and Restraints 3-29 What Will You See after You can lock the doors, and turn WARNING off the interior lamps and hazard an Airbag Inflates? warning flashers by using the When an airbag inflates, there controls for those features. After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air.
Page 84: Passenger Sensing
3-30 Seats and Restraints Let only qualified technicians Additional windshield breakage may work on the airbag systems. also occur from the front outboard Improper service can mean that passenger airbag. an airbag system will not work Airbags are designed to inflate properly.
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-31 The passenger sensing system WARNING WARNING (Continued) works with sensors that are part of the front outboard passenger seat. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child The sensors are designed to detect restraint can be seriously injured restraints in a rear seat, even if the presence of a properly-seated or killed if the passenger frontal...
Page 86 3-32 Seats and Restraints There is a critical problem with For some children, including If the On Indicator Is Lit for a the airbag system or the children in child restraints, and for Child Restraint passenger sensing system. very small adults, the passenger If a child restraint has been installed sensing system may or may not turn When the passenger sensing...
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-33 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material restraint and restarting the from the seat, such as blankets, Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, cushions, seat covers, seat turn the vehicle off.
Page 88: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
3-34 Seats and Restraints Liquid pooled on the seat that A thick layer of additional material, WARNING has not soaked in may make it such as a blanket or cushion, more likely that the passenger or aftermarket equipment such Stowing of articles under the sensing system will turn on the as seat covers, seat heaters, and passenger seat or between the...
Page 89: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Seats and Restraints 3-35 The operation of the airbag system of the seat fabric, could also WARNING can also be affected by changing or interfere with the operation of the moving any parts of the front seats, passenger sensing system. This For up to 10 seconds after the safety belts, airbag sensing and could either prevent proper...
Page 90: Airbag System Check
3-36 Seats and Restraints Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need your dealer for service. regularly scheduled maintenance or If the airbag readiness light stays on replacement.
Page 91: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-37 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 92 3-38 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, WARNING (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child The child could move too far restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating forward increasing the chance of position.
Page 93: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-39 Infants and Young Airbags plus lap shoulder belts WARNING (Continued) offer protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children For example, in a crash at only and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs safety belt system nor its airbag 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) protection! This includes infants...
Page 94 3-40 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of WARNING add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which Never do this. are purchased by the vehicle Children who are up against, owner, are available in four basic or very close to, any airbag when types.
Page 95: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-41 The restraint manufacturer's Child Restraint Systems WARNING instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A young child's hip bones are still height limitations for a particular so small that the vehicle's regular child restraint. In addition, there safety belt may not remain low are many kinds of restraints on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 96 3-42 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 97: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 3-43 endangered in a crash if the child In the U.S., refer to the Where to Put the restraint is not properly secured in National Highway Traffic Safety Restraint the vehicle. Administration (NHTSA) website to locate the nearest child safety seat According to accident statistics, When securing an add-on child inspection station.
Page 98 3-44 Seats and Restraints Depending on where you place the WARNING WARNING (Continued) child restraint and the size of the child restraint you may not be able A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child to access adjacent safety belt restraint can be seriously restraints in a rear seat, even if assemblies or LATCH anchors for...
Page 99: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-45 Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint with Lower Anchors a top tether, you must also use Tethers for Children 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 attached using only the top restraint during driving or in a crash.
Page 100 3-46 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 single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-47 To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each second row anchor position has a label, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. Second Row 60/40 Bench Third Row (Top Tether Anchor): Seating (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors.
Page 102 3-48 Seats and Restraints Second Row Bucket Shown, Second Row Bucket Shown, Third Row Bench Similar Bench Similar The third row has one top tether anchor located at the bottom rear of Some vehicles have top tether Some vehicles have exposed top the center seatback.
Page 103: System
Seats and Restraints 3-49 Do not secure a child restraint in a WARNING (Continued) WARNING position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires child could be seriously injured or Children can be seriously injured that the top tether be attached, or if killed.
Page 104 3-50 Seats and Restraints 1. Attach and tighten the lower 1.3. Put the child restraint on 2.3. Route, attach, and tighten attachments to the lower the seat. the top tether according to anchors. If the child restraint your child restraint 1.4.
Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-51 If the position you are using If the position you are using If the position you are using does not have a headrest has a fixed headrest or has a fixed headrest or or head restraint and you head restraint and you are head restraint and you are are using a dual tether,...
Page 106: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
3-52 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat) a top tether, and that the tether be attached. When securing a child restraint WARNING in a rear seating position, study If the child restraint does not have...
Page 107 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 108: Passenger Seat)
3-54 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints WARNING tether, follow the child restraint (Right Front manufacturer's instructions A child in a rear-facing child Passenger Seat) regarding the use of the top restraint can be seriously tether.
Page 109 Seats and Restraints 3-55 Do not secure a child seat in a 2. Put the child restraint on WARNING (Continued) position without a top tether anchor the seat. if a national or local law requires 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run Secure rear-facing child that the top tether be anchored, or if the lap and shoulder portions of...
Page 110 3-56 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
Page 111: Instrument Panel Storage
Storage Storage Storage Glove Box Compartments Lift the glove box handle to open it. Use the key to lock and unlock the Storage Compartments glove box. Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders Cupholders .
Page 112: Cupholders
Storage Armrest Storage Center Console Storage There is additional storage under the armrest. Move the armrest all the way to the rear position then Vehicles with a rear seat armrest Pull up on the lever, located on the slide the storage cover back to have two cupholders.
Page 113: Floor Console Storage
Storage Floor Console Storage WARNING Never open more than one of the three latches at a time to help avoid personal injury and damage to the console. Slide the front console as far forward as it will go before folding the second row console forward to help prevent damage to the consoles.
Page 114: Additional Storage Features
Storage Additional Storage Cargo Management WARNING System Features An improperly latched and closed This vehicle has a cargo cargo cover, or cargo cover left Cargo Cover management system located in in the open position, could be the rear. For vehicles with a cargo cover, it thrown about the vehicle during a can be used to cover items in the crash or sudden maneuver.
Page 115: Roof Rack System
Storage Roof Rack System For vehicles with a roof rack, the To prevent damage or loss of cargo rack can be used to load items. when driving, check to make sure For roof racks that do not have crossrails and cargo are securely WARNING crossrails included, GM Certified fastened.
Page 116 Storage NOTES...
Page 117 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Information Displays Gauge ..... . 5-13 Driver Information Center Controls Voltmeter Gauge ... . . 5-14 (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) .
Page 118: Controls
Instruments and Controls Ride Control System Controls Steering Wheel Controls Messages ....5-40 Steering Wheel Airbag System Messages ..5-41 Adjustment Anti-theft Alarm System Messages .
Page 119: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls To select preset or favorite radio To select tracks on an iPod or USB To navigate folders on an iPod or stations: device for vehicles with a navigation USB device for vehicles without a system: navigation system: Press and release 1.
Page 120: Horn
Instruments and Controls To navigate folders on an iPod or For vehicles with Bluetooth or For vehicles with or without a ® USB device for vehicles with a OnStar systems, press and hold navigation system: navigation system: for longer than two seconds to Press to go to the next track or interact with those systems.
Page 121: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer Rear Window Wiper/Washer (Washer Fluid): Press the button at the end of the turn The rear wiper and rear wash button signal/lane change lever, to spray is located on the instrument panel washer fluid on the windshield. below the climate control system.
Page 122: Compass
Instruments and Controls Compass Compass variance is the difference between the earth's magnetic north Your vehicle may have a compass and true geographic north. If the in the Driver Information Center compass is not set to the zone (DIC). See Driver Information where you live, the compass may Center (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) on give false readings.
Page 123 Instruments and Controls 5. If calibration is necessary, If the DIC display does not show a Do not operate any switches calibrate the compass. See heading, for example, N for North, such as window, sunroof, Compass Calibration or the heading does not change climate controls, seats, etc.
Page 124: Clock
Instruments and Controls Clock 5. To decrease the time or date, do Power Outlets one of the following: To adjust the time and date: The vehicle has 12 volt outlets that Press SEEK. can be used to plug in electrical 1.
Page 125 Instruments and Controls Notice: Leaving electrical Power Outlet 110 Volt An indicator light on the outlet turns equipment plugged in for an on to show it is in use. The light Alternative Current extended period of time while comes on when the ignition is in The vehicle may have a power the vehicle is off will drain the ON/RUN and equipment requiring...
Page 126: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
5-10 Instruments and Controls The power outlet is not designed for Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there and may not work properly, if the could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and following are plugged in: function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators Equipment with high initial peak...
Page 127: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 128: Speedometer
5-12 Instruments and Controls Speedometer Tachometer The speedometer shows the The tachometer displays the engine vehicle's speed in either kilometers speed in revolutions per per hour (km/h) or miles per minute (rpm). hour (mph). Fuel Gauge Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles.
Page 129: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls 5-13 When the fuel tank is low on fuel, Engine Coolant the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will Temperature Gauge appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC). For more information see Fuel System Messages on page 5 39. Here are some situations that may occur with the fuel gauge.
Page 130: Voltmeter Gauge
5-14 Instruments and Controls See Engine Overheating on This is normal. Readings between Safety Belt Reminders page 10 18 for more information. the low and high warning zones Driver Safety Belt Reminder indicate the normal operating range. Voltmeter Gauge Light Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of There is a driver safety belt...
Page 131: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Passenger Safety Belt grocery bag, laptop, or other WARNING electronic device. To turn off the Reminder Light reminder light and/or chime, remove If the airbag readiness light stays the object from the seat or buckle on after the vehicle is started or the safety belt.
Page 132: Charging System Light
5-16 Instruments and Controls If the word ON or the on symbol is WARNING (Continued) lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the front have the vehicle serviced right outboard passenger frontal airbag is allowed to inflate. away.
Page 133: Malfunction
Instruments and Controls 5-17 If the light stays on, or comes on comes on when the vehicle is Notice: If the vehicle is while driving, there may be a placed in ON/RUN, as a check to continually driven with this light problem with the electrical charging show it is working.
Page 134 5-18 Instruments and Controls Check that good quality fuel is This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission used. Poor fuel quality causes malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has the engine not to run as been detected on the vehicle.
Page 135: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Emissions Inspection and The vehicle may not pass Brake System Warning inspection if: Maintenance Programs Light The malfunction indicator lamp is Some local governments may have The vehicle brake system consists on with the engine running, or if programs to inspect the on-vehicle of two hydraulic circuits.
Page 136: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
5-20 Instruments and Controls This light may also come on due to Antilock Brake System WARNING low brake fluid. See Brakes on (ABS) Warning Light page 10 22 for more information. The brake system might not be When the ignition is on, the brake working properly if the brake system warning light will also come system warning light is on.
Page 137: Tow/Haul Mode Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 ® or comes on again while driving, the StabiliTrak Indicator Engine Coolant vehicle needs service. If the regular Light Temperature Warning brake system warning light is not Light on, there are still brakes, but no antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, there are no antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular...
Page 138: Tire Pressure Light
5-22 Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Notice: Lack of proper engine oil Then Is On Steady maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be If the light flashes for about a minute covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 139: Security Light
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Security Light of the monitored entry points is not Front Fog Lamp Light closed. The light will stay on if the alarm is arming and all entry points are closed. For information regarding this light and the vehicle's security system, see Anti-theft Alarm System on page 2 13.
Page 140: Cruise Control Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Light Information Displays The outside air temperature and compass, if equipped, also display on the DIC when viewing the trip Driver Information Center and fuel information. The outside air (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) temperature automatically appears in the top right corner of the DIC If your vehicle has DIC buttons, the display.
Page 141 Instruments and Controls 5-25 DIC Buttons on vehicles with this feature, and When the remaining oil life is low, compass calibration and zone the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON setting on vehicles with this feature. message will appear on the display. See CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON (Trip/Fuel): Press this button under Engine Oil Messages on...
Page 142 5-26 Instruments and Controls PARK ASSIST UNITS If a low tire pressure condition is detected by the system while If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Press the vehicle information button driving, a message advising you Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, until UNITS displays.
Page 143 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Trip/Fuel Menu Items Each trip odometer can be reset begins moving, the display will then to zero separately by pressing the increase to 8.2 km (5.1 mi), 8.4 km (Trip/Fuel): Press this button set/reset button or the trip odometer (5.2 mi), etc.
Page 144 5-28 Instruments and Controls For example, if driving in traffic and TIMER FUEL USED making frequent stops, this display Press the trip/fuel button until Press the trip/fuel button until may read one number, but if the TIMER displays. This display can be FUEL USED displays.
Page 145: Driver Information Center
Instruments and Controls 5-29 Driver Information Center If your vehicle has DIC buttons, you Each trip odometer can be reset to can use the trip odometer reset zero separately by pressing and (DIC) (Without DIC stem to view the following displays: holding the trip odometer reset stem Buttons) odometer and trip odometers.
Page 146 5-30 Instruments and Controls feature is activated, the display will When the remaining oil life is low, PARK ASSIST show 8 km (5 mi). As the vehicle the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON To access this display, the vehicle begins moving, the display will then message will appear on the display.
Page 147: Head-Up Display (Hud)
Instruments and Controls 5-31 UNITS The available languages are windshield. This includes the ENGLISH (default), FRANCAIS speedometer reading, rpm reading, To access this display, the vehicle (French), ESPANOL (Spanish), transmission position, outside air must be in P (Park). Press the trip and NO CHANGE.
Page 148 5-32 Instruments and Controls The following indicator lights come When the HUD is on, the on the instrument panel when speedometer reading is continually activated and also appear on displayed. The current radio station the HUD: or CD track number will display for a short period of time after the radio Turn Signal Indicators or CD track status changes.
Page 149 Instruments and Controls 5-33 To adjust the HUD image so that (Page): Press this button to items are properly displayed, do the select the display formats. Release following: the page button when the format number with the desired display is 1.
Page 150 5-34 Instruments and Controls All formats will show the turn-by-turn Care of the HUD navigation information and provide Clean the inside of the windshield details about the next driving as needed to remove any dirt or film maneuver to be made. When that could reduce the sharpness or you near your destination, the clarity of the HUD image.
Page 151: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 Still no HUD image? Check the Vehicle Messages The following are the possible fuse in the instrument panel fuse messages that can be displayed block. See Instrument Panel Messages are displayed on the DIC and some information about them. Fuse Block on page 10 33.
Page 152: Brake System Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls SERVICE BATTERY on the DIC display. If the message HOOD OPEN is still displayed or appears again CHARGING SYSTEM On some models, this message when you begin driving, the brake displays and a chime sounds if the On some vehicles, this message system needs service as soon as hood is not fully closed.
Page 153: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls 5-37 PASSENGER DOOR OPEN Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE Messages This message displays and a chime sounds if the passenger door is Notice: If you drive the vehicle ENGINE HOT A/C not fully closed and the vehicle is while the engine is overheating, (Air Conditioning) OFF shifted out of P (Park).
Page 154: Engine Oil Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEATED Engine Oil Messages possible. Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the low oil STOP ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON pressure is corrected. See Engine Notice: If you drive the vehicle Oil on page 10 8 for more This message displays when the while the engine is overheating, information.
Page 155: Fuel System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 This message also displays when TIGHTEN GAS CAP Lamp Messages the vehicle's engine power is This message may display along AUTOMATIC LIGHT reduced. Reduced engine power with the check engine light on the can affect the vehicle's ability to CONTROL OFF instrument panel cluster if the accelerate.
Page 156: Object Detection System Messages
5-40 Instruments and Controls Object Detection System SERVICE PARK ASSIST SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL Messages This message displays if there is a problem with the Ultrasonic Rear This message displays when there PARK ASST (Assist) Parking Assist (URPA) system. Do is a problem with the Traction BLOCKED SEE OWNERS not use this system to help you Control System (TCS).
Page 157: Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-41 Airbag System Messages THEFT ATTEMPTED notice that the effort required to steer the vehicle increases or feels This message displays if the content SERVICE AIR BAG heavier, but you will still be able to theft-deterrent system has detected steer the vehicle.
Page 158: Transmission Messages
5-42 Instruments and Controls This message also displays (With DIC Buttons) on page 5 29 or TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE LEFT FRT (left front), RIGHT FRT Driver Information Center (DIC) This message displays when the (right front), LEFT RR (left rear), (Without DIC Buttons) on page 5 29.
Page 159: Vehicle Reminder
Instruments and Controls 5-43 The AWD system is disabled until SERVICE TRANSMISSION Stop the vehicle and let it idle to the compact spare tire is replaced allow the transmission to cool. This This message displays when there by a full-size tire. If the warning message clears when the fluid is a problem with the transmission.
Page 160: Washer Fluid Messages
5-44 Instruments and Controls Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle The default settings for the customization features were set Personalization WASHER FLUID LOW ADD when your vehicle left the factory, FLUID but may have been changed from Vehicle Personalization their default state since then. This message displays when the (With DIC Buttons) The customization preferences are...
Page 161 Instruments and Controls 5-45 If the menu is not available, DISPLAY LANGUAGE You can also change the language FEATURE SETTINGS by pressing the trip odometer reset This feature allows you to select the AVAILABLE IN PARK will stem. See DISPLAY LANGUAGE language in which the DIC display.
Page 162 5-46 Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be DRIVER AT KEY OUT: Only the REMOTE DOOR LOCK made to this feature. The current driver door will unlock when the key This feature allows you to select the setting will remain. is taken out of the ignition.
Page 163 Instruments and Controls 5-47 LIGHTS ONLY: The exterior lamps REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK NO CHANGE: No change will be will flash when you press the lock made to this feature. The current This feature allows you to select the button on the RKE transmitter. setting will remain.
Page 164 5-48 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until Press the customization button APPROACH LIGHTING DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on until EXIT LIGHTING appears on This feature allows you to select the DIC display. Press the set/reset the DIC display. Press the set/reset whether or not to have the exterior button once to access the settings button once to access the settings...
Page 165 Instruments and Controls 5-49 The lights will remain on for LOUD: The chime volume will be for this feature. Then press the 20 seconds or until the lock button set to a loud level. customization button to scroll on the RKE transmitter is pressed, through the following settings: NO CHANGE: No change will be or the vehicle is no longer off.
Page 166 5-50 Instruments and Controls EASY EXIT SEAT original exit position, unless a ON: The driver seat and outside memory recall took place prior to mirrors will automatically move to If your vehicle has this feature, it removing the key again. the stored driving position when allows you to select your preference the unlock button on the Remote...
Page 167 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Press the customization button until Press the customization button until If you do not exit, pressing the REMOTE START appears on the FACTORY SETTINGS appears on customization button again will DIC display. Press the set/reset the DIC display. Press the set/reset return you to the beginning of the button once to access the settings button once to access the settings...
Page 168: Universal Remote System
5-52 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote Do not use the Universal Home When programming a garage door, Remote with any garage door park outside of the garage. Park System opener that does not have the stop directly in line with and facing the and reverse feature.
Page 169 Instruments and Controls 5-53 To program up to three devices: in view. The hand-held the frequency signal from the transmitter was supplied by the hand-held transmitter. Release manufacturer of your garage both buttons. door opener receiver (motor 5. Press and hold the newly-trained head unit).
Page 170 5-54 Instruments and Controls it. If the garage door does Canadian radio-frequency laws not move, press and hold the require transmitter signals to time same button a second time for out or quit after several seconds of two seconds, and then release transmission.
Page 171: Operation
Instruments and Controls 5-55 The Universal Home Remote Erasing Universal Remote Reprogramming a Single indicator light will flash slowly at Buttons Universal Remote Button first and then rapidly. Proceed with All programmed buttons should be To reprogram any of the three Step 4 under Programming erased when the vehicle is sold or Universal Remote buttons, repeat...
Page 172 5-56 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 173: Lighting Features
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-5 Exterior Lamp Controls Courtesy Lamps ....6-5 Exterior Lighting Dome Lamps .
Page 174: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting It controls the following systems: Headlamp (Parking Lamps): Turns the parking lamps on together with the High/Low-Beam Headlamps following: Changer Taillamps Taillamps Parking Lamps Headlamp High/Low Beam License Plate Lamps Changer: Push the turn signal/lane License Plate Lamps change lever away from you to turn Instrument Panel Lights Instrument Panel Lights the high beams on.
Page 175: Flash-To-Pass
Lighting Flash-to-Pass The DRL system makes the Do not cover the light sensor on top low-beam headlamps come on of the instrument panel because it This feature is used to signal to at a reduced brightness when the works with the DRL. the vehicle ahead that you want following conditions are met: to pass.
Page 176: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released. Signals If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb might be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced.
Page 177: Fog Lamps
Lighting Fog Lamps Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps Use the fog lamps for better vision The courtesy lamps automatically Instrument Panel in foggy or misty conditions. come on when a door is opened. The lamps can also be turned Illumination Control The fog lamps button is on the on manually by fully turning the exterior lamps control to the left of...
Page 178: Reading Lamps
Lighting The lamps can also be turned on DOME OFF (Dome Lamp Lighting Features and off by turning the instrument Override): Press the top of the panel brightness control clockwise button in and the dome lamps Entry Lighting to the farthest position. remain off when a door is opened.
Page 179: Delayed Entry Lighting
Lighting When the ignition is on, illuminated Delayed Exit Lighting Parade Dimming entry is inactive, which means the Delayed exit lighting illuminates the This feature automatically prohibits courtesy lamps will not come on interior for a period of time after the the dimming of the instrument unless a door is opened.
Page 180: Battery Power Protection
Lighting voltage move up or down. This is It can increase engine idle speed to Battery Power Protection normal. If there is a problem, an generate more power whenever This feature helps prevent the alert will be displayed. needed. It can temporarily reduce battery from being drained, if the the power demands of some The battery can be discharged at...
Page 181: Introduction
Infotainment System Infotainment Rear Seat Infotainment Introduction Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSE) System ....7-39 Infotainment Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System ..... 7-49 Read the following pages to Rear Audio become familiar with the audio...
Page 182: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Set up the tone, speaker Operation adjustments, and preset radio stations. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9 3. The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 18 for more information.
Page 183 Infotainment System If the vehicle has a Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system, it has a CD, DVD, and USB radio. See Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7 39 for more information on the RSE system. The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate.
Page 184 Infotainment System Playing the Radio To activate Auto Text: (Information): Press to switch the display between the radio 1. Press MENU to display the radio (Power/Volume): Press to turn station frequency and the time. setup menu. the system on and off. Turn to When the ignition is in the OFF increase or decrease the volume.
Page 185 Infotainment System To activate SCV: Setting the Tone MID, or TREB tab for more than two seconds. A beep sounds and (Bass/Midrange/Treble) 1. Set the radio volume. the level adjusts to the middle BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, 2. Press the MENU button to position.
Page 186 Infotainment System Adjusting the Speakers To quickly adjust all speaker and If the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) is tone controls to the middle position, turned on, the radio disables FADE (Balance/Fade) and mutes the rear speakers. press for more than two seconds BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To until a beep sounds.
Page 187: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System Radio Finding a Station Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite BAND: Press to switch between AM-FM Radio AM, FM, or XM. The selection Drivers are encouraged to set up displays. their radio station favorites while Radio Data System (RDS) the vehicle is in P (Park).
Page 188: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System The balance/fade and tone settings To set up the number of favorites Satellite Radio that were previously adjusted are pages: Satellite Radio Service stored with the favorite stations. 1. Press MENU to display the radio XM is a satellite radio service based To store a station as a favorite: setup menu.
Page 189 Infotainment System Finding a Station Finding a Category (CAT) 4. Press either of the two buttons below the desired category tab Station BAND: Press to switch between to immediately tune to the first AM, FM, or XM. The selection CAT (Category): The CAT button is XM station associated with that displays.
Page 190 7-10 Infotainment System Undesired XM categories can be Storing a Radio Station as a The balance/fade and tone settings removed through the setup menu. that were previously adjusted are Favorite To remove an undesired category, stored with the favorite stations. Drivers are encouraged to set up perform the following: To store a station as a favorite:...
Page 191 Infotainment System 7-11 To set up the number of favorites Radio Messages Channel Off Air: This channel is pages: not currently in service. Tune in to XL (Explicit Language another channel. 1. Press MENU to display the radio Channels): These channels, setup menu.
Page 192: Radio Reception
7-12 Infotainment System No Information: No text or XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, Radio Reception informational messages are this message alternates with the XM Frequency interference and static available at this time on this Radio eight digit radio ID label. This can occur during normal radio channel.
Page 193: Multi-Band Antenna
Infotainment System 7-13 interfere with satellite radio signals, Multi-Band Antenna causing the sound to fade in and The range for most AM stations is The multi-band antenna is located out. In addition, traveling or standing greater than for FM, especially at on the roof of the vehicle.
Page 194: Audio Players
7-14 Infotainment System Audio Players RDM (Random): CD tracks can be SEEK and SEEK: Press listened to in random, rather than go to the start of the current track, sequential order with the random if more than 10 seconds on the CD CD Player setting.
Page 195 Infotainment System 7-15 Care of CDs Care of the CD Player Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW Disc If playing a CD-R, the sound quality Do not add any label to a CD; it can be reduced due to CD-R or could get caught in the CD player.
Page 196: Cd/Dvd Player
7-16 Infotainment System Player Error: There are disc LOAD CD/DVD Player When a CD is inserted, the text or disc EJECT problems. label DVD or CD symbol displays on Playing a CD (In Either the the left side of the radio display. As It is very hot.
Page 197 Infotainment System 7-17 If an auxiliary input device is not RDM (Random): CD tracks can be (Tune): Turn to select tracks on connected, and a disc is in both listened to in random, rather than the CD that is currently playing. the DVD slot and the CD slot, sequential order with the random and SEEK...
Page 198 7-18 Infotainment System Care of CDs and DVDs If the surface of a CD is soiled, take If a label is added to a a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a CD, more than one CD is inserted If playing a CD-R, the sound quality clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral into the slot at a time, or an can be reduced due to CD-R or...
Page 199 Infotainment System 7-19 Radios with CD and DVD If a playback device is plugged into Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or the radio s front auxiliary input jack Audio Output CD-RW Disc or the rear auxiliary jack, the front Only one audio source can be The radio has the capability of seat passengers are able to listen to heard through the speakers at...
Page 200 7-20 Infotainment System Player Error: There are disc LOAD Using the DVD Player Playing a DVD or disc EJECT problems. (Tune): Turn to change tracks on The DVD player can be controlled It is very hot. When the a CD or DVD, to manually tune a by the buttons on the remote radio station, or to change clock or temperature returns to normal,...
Page 201 Infotainment System 7-21 If loading and reading of a DVD REV (Fast Reverse): Press (Play/Pause): Press either cannot be completed because of an to quickly reverse the DVD at the play or pause icon displayed on unknown format, etc., and the disc five times the normal speed.
Page 202 7-22 Infotainment System DVD-A (Audio) Display Buttons (Stop): Press to stop playing, (Play/Pause): Press either rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD. the play or pause icon displayed on Once a DVD-A is inserted, the radio the radio system, to toggle between display menu shows several icons.
Page 203 Infotainment System 7-23 Inserting a Disc Stopping and Resuming Playback The DVD should resume play from where it last stopped if the disc To play a disc, gently insert the To stop playing a DVD without has not been ejected and the stop disc, with the label side up, into the turning off the system, do one of button has not been pressed twice...
Page 204: Mp3
7-24 Infotainment System DVD Error Messages MP3 (Radios Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode Discs with CD/USB) Player Error: This message The radio can play discs that displays when there are disc load or Format contain both uncompressed CD eject problems. audio and MP3/WMA files.
Page 205 Infotainment System 7-25 USB Supported File and Folder If a disc contains both Tracks are played in the following Structure uncompressed CD audio and order: MP3/WMA files, a folder under the The radio supports: Play begins from the first track in root directory called CD accesses the first playlist and continues Up to 700 folders.
Page 206 7-26 Infotainment System File System and Naming Playing a CD-R or CD-RW MP3 (Previous Folder): Press The song name that displays is the the softkey below to go to the (Tune): Turn to select MP3/WMA song name contained in the ID3 tag. files.
Page 207 Infotainment System 7-27 When the scan is finished, the disc To change from playback by artist to Connecting a USB Storage ® begins playing files in order by playback by album: Device or iPod artist. The current artist playing is 1.
Page 208 7-28 Infotainment System To connect an iPod, connect one Using the Radio to Control a FWD (Fast Forward): Press end of the USB cable that came USB Storage Device or iPod and hold to advance playback with the iPod to the iPod s dock quickly.
Page 209 Infotainment System 7-29 (Pause): Press the softkey 4. Turn to scroll through the files (Music Navigator): Press the in the selected folder. below to pause the track. The softkey below to view and tab appears raised when pause is select a file on an iPod, using the 5.
Page 210: Mp3
7-30 Infotainment System To skip through large lists, the five MP3 (Radios with (Repeat Track): Press the softkeys can be used to navigate in CD/DVD) softkey below to repeat one the following order: track. The tab appears raised when Format First softkey, first item in the list.
Page 211 Infotainment System 7-31 The CD Player reads both The CD Player supports: Root Directory uncompressed audio and MP3/ Up to 512 files and folders. The root directory of the disc is WMA files on a mixed mode disc. treated as a folder. If the root Up to eight folders in depth.
Page 212 7-32 Infotainment System The next and previous folder Tracks are played in the following File System and Naming function does not function on a order: The song name that displays is the disc that was recorded without Play begins from the first track in song name contained in the ID3 tag.
Page 213 Infotainment System 7-33 Playing an MP3/WMA File displays to play songs in random REV (Reverse): Press and hold order. Press the same softkey again From a Disc (In Either the to reverse playback quickly. Sound to turn off random play. DVD or CD Slot) is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of the file displays.
Page 214 7-34 Infotainment System alphabetical order. Continue Connecting a USB Storage To connect an iPod, connect one ® pressing either softkey below the end of the USB cable that came Device or iPod arrow tab until the artist displays. with the iPod to the iPod s dock connector, and connect the other To change from playback by artist to end to the USB port located in the...
Page 215 Infotainment System 7-35 Using the Radio to Control a FWD (Fast Forward): Press (Pause): Press the softkey USB Storage Device or iPod and hold to advance playback below to pause the track. The quickly. Sound is heard at a tab appears raised when pause is The radio can control a USB reduced volume.
Page 216 7-36 Infotainment System 4. Turn to scroll through the files (Music Navigator): Press the 4. Turn to scroll through the in the selected folder. folders or files in the softkey below to view and selected menu. select a file on an iPod, using the 5.
Page 217: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-37 Repeat Functionality Shuffle Functionality Auxiliary Devices To use Repeat: To use Shuffle: The vehicle may have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack located Press the softkey below Press the softkey below on the lower right side of the to select between Repeat All and , or to select between...
Page 218 7-38 Infotainment System If an auxiliary input device is not Drivers are encouraged to set up CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to connected, and a disc is in both any auxiliary device while the select between CD, or Auxiliary. the DVD slot and the CD slot, vehicle is in P (Park).
Page 219: Rear Seat Infotainment
Infotainment System 7-39 Using the USB Port USB Supported Devices Rear Seat USB Flash Drives For vehicles with a USB port, Infotainment the connector is located in the Portable USB Hard Drives instrument panel storage area. Rear Seat Entertainment Fifth generation or later iPod See Instrument Panel Storage on (RSE) System page 4 1 for more information.
Page 220 7-40 Infotainment System Before Driving Parental Control Headphones The RSE is designed for rear seat The RSE system may have a passengers only. The driver cannot Parental Control feature, depending safely view the video screen while on the radio. To enable Parental driving and should not try to do so.
Page 221 Infotainment System 7-41 The RSE includes two 2-channel To adjust the volume on the Do not store the wireless headphones that are headphones, use the volume headphones in heat or direct dedicated to this system. Channel 1 control located on the right side. sunlight.
Page 222 7-42 Infotainment System Battery Replacement Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks camcorder or a video game unit to the RSE system. Adapter To change the batteries on the connectors or cables (not supplied) headphones: might be required to connect the 1. Turn the screw to loosen the auxiliary device to the A/V jacks.
Page 223 Infotainment System 7-43 How to Change the RSE Video The RSE system always transmits Video Screen Screen Settings the audio signal to the wireless The video screen is located in the headphones, if there is audio The screen display mode (normal, overhead console.
Page 224 7-44 Infotainment System Avoid directly touching very bright light could affect the Remote Control Buttons the video screen, as damage may ability of the RSE transmitter to (Power): Press to turn the video occur. See Cleaning the Video receive signals from the remote screen on and off.
Page 225 Infotainment System 7-45 When the DVD is playing, (Menu Navigation (Fast Reverse): Press to depending on the radio, play may Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to quickly reverse the DVD or CD. To navigate through a menu. be slowed down by pressing stop fast reversing a DVD video, press .
Page 226 7-46 Infotainment System Battery Replacement (Subtitles): Press to turn ON/ (Clear): Press within OFF subtitles and to move through three seconds after entering a To change the remote control subtitle options when a DVD is numeric selection, to clear all batteries: playing.
Page 227 Infotainment System 7-47 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or the pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
Page 228 7-48 Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont.) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, buzzes. and interference from cellular telephone towers, or use a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones.
Page 229: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Infotainment System 7-49 Cleaning the RSE Overhead headphones, while the driver listens system. Turn the iPod on, then to the radio through the front choose the front auxiliary input with Console speakers. The rear seat passengers the RSA SRCE button. When cleaning the RSE overhead have control of the volume for each console surface, use only a clean...
Page 230: Rear Audio Controller (Rac)
7-50 Infotainment System When a DVD video menu is being Rear Audio (Seek): Press to go to the previous or next station and stay displayed, press to perform a Controller (RAC) there. This function is inactive, cursor up or down on the menu. with some radios, if the front seat Hold to perform a cursor left...
Page 231: Phone
Infotainment System 7-51 Review the controls and Phone SEEK : Press the SEEK operation of the infotainment arrows to go to the next or to the system. previous radio station while in AM or Bluetooth Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. FM.
Page 232 7-52 Infotainment System Voice Recognition Audio System WARNING The Bluetooth system uses voice When using the in vehicle Bluetooth recognition to interpret voice system, sound comes through the When using a cell phone, it can commands to dial phone numbers vehicle's front audio system be distracting to look too long or and name tags.
Page 233 Infotainment System 7-53 Pairing only needs to be Pairing 4. Start the pairing process on the completed once, unless the cell phone that you want to pair. A Bluetooth enabled cell phone pairing information on the cell For help with this process, see must be paired to the Bluetooth phone changes or the cell phone the cell phone manufacturer's...
Page 234 7-54 Infotainment System Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Phones Numbers To connect to a different cell phone, The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to paired to it.
Page 235 Infotainment System 7-55 Using the Store Command 3. Say each digit, one at a time, To delete all name tags: that you want to store. After 1. Press and hold 1. Press and hold each digit is entered, the system two seconds.
Page 236 7-56 Infotainment System Digit Dial: This command allows a If an unwanted number is Using the Re dial Command phone number to be dialed by recognized by the system, say 1. Press and hold entering the digits one at a time. Clear at any time to clear the last two seconds.
Page 237 Infotainment System 7-57 Press again to return to Ending a Call Transferring Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone the original call. Press to end a call. During a call with the audio in the To ignore the incoming call, no Muting a Call vehicle: action is required.
Page 238 7-58 Infotainment System Voice Pass-Thru Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System (DTMF) Tones Voice pass thru allows access to the Unless information is deleted out of voice recognition commands on the the in vehicle Bluetooth system, it The Bluetooth system can send cell phone.
Page 239: Agreements
Infotainment System 7-59 Trademarks and License Agreements Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Copyright Manufactured under license under 1992-2010 Dolby Laboratories. U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; All rights reserved. 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 &...
Page 240 7-60 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 241: Air Vents
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-4 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) .
Page 242 Climate Controls Temperature Control: Turn automatically selects outside air. (Air Conditioning): Press to clockwise or counterclockwise Recirculation cannot be selected turn the air conditioning system on to increase or decrease the while in floor mode. or off. An indicator light comes on temperature of the air flowing when A/C is on.
Page 243 Climate Controls Using recirculation for long periods The recirculation mode cannot be (Rear Window Defogger): of time could cause the air inside used with floor, defrost, or defogging Press to turn the rear window the vehicle to become too dry. To modes.
Page 244: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System Display Function Each time the temperature, mode, The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with or fan control buttons are pressed, this system. the climate control display shows that function along with the inside temperature setting.
Page 245 Climate Controls When AUTO is selected, the driver side or passenger side Driver Side Temperature current temperature(s) selected temperature buttons to adjust Control: Press the + or buttons and AUTO is shown on the the temperature setting as to increase or decrease the driver display.
Page 246 Climate Controls Air is directed to the windshield, Pressing while in automatic (Bi-Level): Air is divided side window, and floor vents. In this between the instrument panel and control places the fan speed under mode, outside air is pulled inside floor outlets.
Page 247: Air Conditioning
Climate Controls Air Conditioning REAR: Press to turn the rear (Recirculation): Press to turn heating and air conditioning on or the recirculation mode on or off. (Air Conditioning): Press to off. See Rear Climate Control An indicator light comes on when turn the air conditioning (A/C) on System (Rear Climate Control Only) recirculation is on.
Page 248 Climate Controls Do not use a razor blade There is also an exterior or sharp object to clear the inside temperature sensor located behind rear window. Do not adhere the front grille. This sensor reads anything to the defogger grid the outside air temperature and lines in the rear glass.
Page 249: Rear Climate Control System
Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow (Rear Climate Control Only) according to the settings of the rear controls. It comes on when any rear control is adjusted. Fan Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Page 250 8-10 Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System The system can also be turned off, by pressing and holding . (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) Mimic Mode: This mode matches the rear climate control to the front climate control settings. It comes on when REAR is pressed.
Page 251: Air Vents
Climate Controls 8-11 Use of non-GM approved hood Air Vents (Air Delivery Mode Control): deflectors can adversely affect Press to manually change the the performance of the system. Use the slider switch in the center of direction of the airflow. Repeatedly the outlet, to change the direction of Keep the path under all seats press the button until the desired...
Page 252: Maintenance
8-12 Climate Controls Maintenance 1. Open the glove box. 4. If needed, unsnap the instrument panel compartment assembly (B) from the Passenger Compartment instrument panel. When Air Filter reinstalling, be sure the instrument panel compartment The filter removes dust, pollen, and dampener arm is aligned other airborne irritants from outside properly to the dampener gear...
Page 253 Climate Controls 8-13 6. Remove the old air filter from the passenger compartment air filter housing (B). 7. Install the new air filter. 8. Replace the housing cover. 9. If removed, reinstall the instrument panel compartment assembly. 10. Reinstall the compartment retainers.
Page 254 8-14 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 255 Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park ... . 9-18 Object Detection Systems Shifting out of Park ..9-19 Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-32 Operating Parking over Things Rear Vision...
Page 256: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Watch the road. Do not read, Avoid stressful conversations Driving Information take notes, or look up while driving, whether with a information on phones or passenger or on a cell phone. Distracted Driving other electronic devices. WARNING Distraction comes in many forms Designate a front seat and can take your focus from the...
Page 257: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Defensive Driving Drunk Driving Control of a Vehicle Defensive driving means always Death and injury associated with Braking, steering, and accelerating expect the unexpected. The first drinking and driving is a global are important factors in helping to step in driving defensively is to wear tragedy.
Page 258: Steering
Driving and Operating Helpful braking tips to keep in mind If power steering assist is lost Curve Tips include: because the engine stops or the Take curves at a reasonable power steering system is not Keep enough distance between speed. functioning, the vehicle can be you and the vehicle in front Reduce speed before entering a...
Page 259: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery 2. Turn the steering wheel about Defensive drivers avoid most skids one-eighth of a turn, until the by taking reasonable care suited to right front tire contacts the existing conditions, and by not pavement edge. overdriving those conditions.
Page 260: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating Try to avoid sudden steering, There is no hard and fast rule about WARNING (Continued) acceleration, or braking, hydroplaning. The best advice is to including reducing vehicle speed slow down when the road is wet. After driving through a large by shifting to a lower gear.
Page 261: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating Stay in your own lane. Do not Other driving tips include: WARNING swing wide or cut across the Keep the vehicle well ventilated. center of the road. Drive at If you do not shift down, the speeds that let you stay in your Keep the interior brakes could get so hot that they own lane.
Page 262 Driving and Operating Drive with caution, whatever the Turn off cruise control on slippery WARNING (Continued) condition. Accelerate gently so surfaces. traction is not lost. Accelerating too Blizzard Conditions cannot be seen or smelled. It can quickly causes the wheels to spin cause unconsciousness and even and makes the surface under the Being stuck in snow can be a...
Page 263: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating If it takes some time for help to WARNING (Continued) WARNING arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator If the vehicle's tires spin at high pedal slightly so the engine runs Adjust the climate control speed, they can explode, and you faster than the idle speed.
Page 264: Vehicle Load Limits
9-10 Driving and Operating Release the accelerator pedal while Two labels on your vehicle Tire and Loading Information shifting, and press lightly on the Label show how much weight it may accelerator pedal when the properly carry, the Tire and transmission is in gear.
Page 265 Driving and Operating 9-11 The tire and loading information Steps for Determining Correct the amount of available cargo Load Limit label shows the number of and luggage load capacity is occupant seating positions (A), 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) Locate the statement and the maximum vehicle = 650 lbs).
Page 266 9-12 Driving and Operating Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs).
Page 267 Driving and Operating 9-13 seating positions. The combined GVWR includes the weight of WARNING (Continued) weight of the driver, passengers, the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo should never exceed and cargo. (GVWR), or either the your vehicle's capacity weight. maximum front or rear Gross The Certification/Tire label also Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 268: Starting And Operating
9-14 Driving and Operating Avoid making hard stops for Starting and WARNING the first 322 km (200 mi) or Operating so. During this time the new Things you put inside the brake linings are not yet vehicle can strike and injure broken in.
Page 269: Ignition Positions
Driving and Operating 9-15 Ignition Positions and turn it only with your hand. 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). If the key cannot be turned by This can be done while the hand, see your dealer. vehicle is moving. After shifting to N (Neutral), firmly apply the (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ brakes and steer the vehicle to a...
Page 270: Starting The Engine
9-16 Driving and Operating If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, operation of the malfunction Notice: Do not try to shift to and must be shut off while driving, indicator lamp as may be required P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. turn the ignition to ACC/ for emission inspection purposes.
Page 271: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-17 vehicle starts. If the engine does as you hold the key in START Engine Heater not start and the key is held in for up to a maximum of The engine coolant heater can START, cranking will be stopped 15 seconds.
Page 272: Retained Accessory
9-18 Driving and Operating 3. Plug the cord into a normal, The length of time the heater should All these features will work when grounded 110-volt AC outlet. remain plugged in depends on the key is in the ON/RUN or ACC/ several factors.
Page 273: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-19 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) done properly and then it is difficult WARNING (Continued) by holding in the button on the to shift out of P (Park). To prevent shift lever and pushing the shift torque lock, set the parking brake fire.
Page 274: Parking Over Things
9-20 Driving and Operating The shift lock release is always If you still are unable to shift out of Engine Exhaust functional except in the case of an P (Park): uncharged or low voltage (less than 1. Fully release the shift lever WARNING 9 volt) battery.
Page 275: Running The Vehicle While Parked
Driving and Operating 9-21 Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) WARNING While Parked There are holes or openings It can be dangerous to get out of It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from the vehicle if the automatic engine running.
Page 276: Automatic Transmission
9-22 Driving and Operating Automatic regular brake first and then press WARNING the shift lever button before shifting Transmission from P (Park) when the ignition key It is dangerous to get out of the is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out The automatic transmission has a vehicle if the shift lever is not fully of P (Park), ease pressure on the...
Page 277: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-23 N (Neutral): In this position, the D (Drive): This position is for and performance. Use the brake to engine does not connect with the normal driving. It provides the best hold the vehicle on a hill. Do not use wheels.
Page 278: Tow/Haul Mode
9-24 Driving and Operating To use this feature: The transmission will not shift into Tow/Haul Mode 5 (Fifth) until the + (Plus) button is 1. Move the shift lever to L (Low). (Tow/Haul): The vehicle may used or you shift back into D (Drive). have a Tow/Haul mode.
Page 279: Drive Systems
Driving and Operating 9-25 Automatic Engine Grade Drive Systems Brakes Braking All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake Automatic Engine Grade Braking assists when driving on a downhill System (ABS) Vehicles with this feature always grade. It maintains vehicle speed by send engine power to all four This vehicle has the Antilock automatically implementing a shift wheels.
Page 280: Parking Brake
9-26 Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and there will not be enough time to Parking Brake it becomes necessary to slam on apply the brakes if that vehicle the brakes and continue braking suddenly slows or stops. Always to avoid a sudden obstacle, a leave enough room up ahead to computer senses that the wheels...
Page 281: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating 9-27 Notice: Driving with the parking Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) brake on can overheat the brake This vehicle has a brake assist This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist system and cause premature feature designed to assist the driver (HSA) feature, which may be useful wear or damage to brake system in stopping or decreasing vehicle...
Page 282: Ride Control Systems Stabilitrak System
9-28 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems SERVICE STABILITRAK, the StabiliTrak light will come on and stay and four chimes are ® StabiliTrak System heard. If these conditions are observed, turn the vehicle off, wait The vehicle has the StabiliTrak 15 seconds, and then turn it back system which combines antilock on again to reset the system.
Page 283 Driving and Operating 9-29 system. See Traction Control The traction control system is wheel(s) excessively while Operation following for more enabled automatically when the these lights and messages are information. vehicle is started. It will activate and displayed. the StabiliTrak light will flash if it When the traction control system The traction control system may senses that any of the wheels are...
Page 284: Cruise Control
9-30 Driving and Operating Cruise Control (Cancel): Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the With cruise control, a speed of set speed from memory. about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can Setting Cruise Control be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
Page 285 Driving and Operating 9-31 Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using you might have to step on the Cruise Control accelerator pedal to maintain the If the cruise control is set at a vehicle speed. When going desired speed and then the brakes If the cruise control system is downhill, you might have to brake or are applied, the cruise control is...
Page 286: Object Detection Systems
9-32 Driving and Operating Object Detection To be detected, objects must be at WARNING (Continued) least 25 cm (10 in) off the ground Systems and below liftgate level. Objects or vehicle damage, even with must also be within 2.5 m (8 ft) from Ultrasonic Parking Assist URPA, always check behind the the rear bumper.
Page 287: Rear Vision
Driving and Operating 9-33 A tow bar is attached to the PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE WARNING (Continued) vehicle. OWNERS MANUAL: This message can occur under the The bumper is damaged. Take Do not back the vehicle using following conditions: the vehicle to your dealer to only the RVC screen or by using repair the system.
Page 288 9-34 Driving and Operating Vehicles without Navigation system display is now enabled and 2. Press the MENU button to enter the display will appear in the mirror the configure menu options, then System normally. press the MENU hard key to The rear vision camera system is select Display or touch the Vehicles with Navigation...
Page 289 Driving and Operating 9-35 The delay received after shifting out To turn the symbols on or off: (Contrast): Touch the + (plus) of R (Reverse) is approximately (minus) screen buttons to 1. Make sure that URPA has not 10 seconds. The delay can be increase or decrease the contrast of been disabled.
Page 290 9-36 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera Location The area displayed by the camera is limited and does not display objects that are close to either corner or under the bumper. The area displayed can vary depending on vehicle orientation or road conditions.
Page 291 Driving and Operating 9-37 The back of the vehicle is in an A fast flash may indicate that When the System Does Not accident. The position and the display has been on for the Seem To Work Properly mounting angle of the camera maximum allowable time during The rear vision camera system can change or the camera can...
Page 292: Recommended Fuel
9-38 Driving and Operating Fuel Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper At a minimum, gasoline should maintenance of this vehicle. To help meet ASTM specification keep the engine clean and maintain D 4814 in the United States or optimum vehicle performance, we CAN/CGSB 3.5 or 3.511 in Canada.
Page 293: California Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-39 California Fuel Fuels in Foreign Fuel Additives Requirements Countries To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now If the vehicle is certified to meet Never use leaded gasoline or any required to contain additives that California Emissions Standards, it is other fuel not recommended in the help prevent engine and fuel system...
Page 294: Filling The Tank
9-40 Driving and Operating For customers who do not use TOP Notice: This vehicle was not Filling the Tank TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, designed for fuel that contains one bottle of GM Fuel System methanol. Do not use fuel WARNING Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel containing methanol.
Page 295 Driving and Operating 9-41 To open the fuel door, push the diagnostic system can determine WARNING rearward center edge in and release if the fuel cap has been left off or and it will open. improperly installed. This would Fuel can spray out on you if you allow fuel to evaporate into the open the fuel cap too quickly.
Page 296: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-42 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact Information WARNING with the inside of the fill opening before operating the Only use towing equipment that has Never fill a portable fuel container been designed for the vehicle.
Page 297 Driving and Operating 9-43 Consider using sway control. vehicle such as a motor home, see The vehicle can tow a trailer when See Towing Equipment on Recreational Vehicle Towing on equipped with the proper trailer page 9 49. page 10 78. towing equipment.
Page 298 9-44 Driving and Operating Increase the charging system Driving with a Trailer Towing with a Stability Control voltage to assist in recharging a System Towing a trailer requires experience. battery installed in a trailer. Get familiar with handling and When towing, the sound of the braking with the added trailer stability control system might be weight.
Page 299 Driving and Operating 9-45 Tow/Haul is designed to be most Following Distance Making Turns effective when the vehicle and Stay at least twice as far behind the Notice: Making very sharp turns trailer combined weight is at least vehicle ahead as you would when while trailering could cause the 75 percent of the vehicle's Gross driving the vehicle without a trailer.
Page 300: Parking On Hills
9-46 Driving and Operating When towing a trailer, the arrows on When towing at high altitude on Parking on Hills the instrument panel flash for turns steep uphill grades, engine coolant even if the bulbs on the trailer are will boil at a lower temperature than WARNING burned out.
Page 301: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 9-47 3. When the wheel chocks are in Maintenance When Trailer Trailer Towing place, release the brake pedal Towing Three important considerations until the chocks absorb the load. The vehicle needs service more have to do with weight: 4.
Page 302 9-48 Driving and Operating Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle Maximum Trailer Weight *GCWR Front Wheel Drive 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 7,500 lbs (3 402 kg) Front Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package 5,200 lbs (2 359 kg) 10,250 lbs (4 649 kg)
Page 303: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-49 (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or Towing Equipment the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle Hitches Weight Rating). The effect of additional weight may reduce the It is important to have the correct trailering capacity more than the hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large total of the additional weight.
Page 304 9-50 Driving and Operating Weight-Distributing Hitches and Safety Chains Trailer Wiring Harness Weight Carrying Hitches Always attach chains between the Basic Trailer Wiring vehicle and the trailer. Cross the The trailer wiring harness, with a safety chains under the tongue of seven-pin connector, is located at the trailer to help prevent the tongue the rear of the vehicle and is tied to...
Page 305: Conversions And Add-Ons
Driving and Operating 9-51 *The fuse for this circuit is installed Electric Trailer Brake Control Conversions and in the underhood electrical center, Wiring Provisions Add-Ons but the wires are not connected. These wiring provisions for an They should be connected by your electric trailer brake controller are dealer or a qualified service center.
Page 306 9-52 Driving and Operating NOTES...
Page 307 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Coolant ... . . 10-14 Bulb Replacement Engine Overheating ..10-18 Bulb Replacement ..10-27 Overheated Engine Taillamps, Turn Signal, Protection...
Page 308 10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure ....10-42 Tire Sealant and General Information Tire Pressure Monitor Compressor Kit ... 10-57 For service and parts needs, visit System .
Page 309: 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 or one, contain and/or emit chemicals applications, such as airbag making modifications to the vehicle known to the State of California to initiators, seat belt pretensioners, can affect vehicle performance and...
Page 310: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Damage to vehicle components Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service resulting from modifications or the work, use the proper service installation or use of non GM manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own certified parts, including control about how to service the vehicle Service Work...
Page 311: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood 2. At the front of the vehicle, pull Before closing the hood, be sure all up on the center of the hood, filler caps are on properly. To open the hood, do the following: and push the secondary hood Pull the hood down to close.
Page 312 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview...
Page 313 Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Power Steering Reservoir and Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling System on page 10 13. Cap (under engine cover). See Dipstick. See Checking the Power Steering Fluid on Fluid Level under Automatic B. Engine Coolant Recovery Cap. page 10 20.
Page 314: Engine Cover
10-8 Vehicle Care Engine Cover Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to performance and long life, careful get an accurate reading, the vehicle attention must be paid to engine oil.
Page 315 Vehicle Care 10-9 When to Add Engine Oil operating range, i.e., the engine Specification has so much oil that the oil level Use and ask for licensed engine oils gets above the cross-hatched with the dexos1 approved area that shows the proper certification mark.
Page 316: Engine Oil Life System
10-10 Vehicle Care Viscosity Grade Engine oil system flushes are not Engine Oil Life System recommended and could cause SAE 5W 30 is the best viscosity When to Change Engine Oil engine damage not covered by the grade for the vehicle. Do not use vehicle warranty.
Page 317: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-11 and, at this time, the system must this display. Press the trip 3. Press and hold the set/reset be reset. Your dealer has trained odometer reset stem until OIL button until 100% is displayed. service people who will perform this LIFE REMAINING displays.
Page 318: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
10-12 Vehicle Care Change the fluid at the intervals Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace the engine air listed in Maintenance Schedule on cleaner/filter, do the following: When to Inspect the Engine Air page 11 2, and be sure to use the 1.
Page 319: Cooling System
Vehicle Care 10-13 7. Remove the filter (D) and any Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is loose debris that may be found off, dirt can easily get into the in the base (E). engine, which could damage it. Always have the air cleaner/filter 8.
Page 320: Engine Coolant
10-14 Vehicle Care Notice: Using coolant other than What to Use WARNING ® DEX-COOL can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator WARNING An electric engine cooling fan corrosion. In addition, the engine under the hood can start up even coolant could require changing Adding only plain water or some when the engine is not running...
Page 321 Vehicle Care 10-15 Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Notice: If extra inhibitors and/or Checking Coolant drinkable water and DEX-COOL additives are used in the vehicle's The vehicle must be on a level coolant. If using this mixture, cooling system, the vehicle surface when checking the coolant nothing else needs to be added.
Page 322: Add Coolant To Radiator
10-16 Vehicle Care When the engine is cold, the coolant Notice: This vehicle has a WARNING level should be at or above the specific coolant fill procedure. FULL COLD line marked on the Failure to follow this procedure Steam and scalding liquids from a recovery tank.
Page 323 Vehicle Care 10-17 If coolant is needed, add the proper mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done. 2. Remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Page 324: Engine Overheating
10-18 Vehicle Care 8. If the coolant level inside the The vehicle may also display Notice: If the engine catches fire radiator filler neck is low, add an ENGINE OVERHEATED while driving with no coolant, the more of the proper DEX-COOL IDLE ENGINE and ENGINE vehicle can be badly damaged.
Page 325: Operating Mode
Vehicle Care 10-19 Idles for long periods in traffic If there is no sign of steam, idle the WARNING (Continued) engine for three minutes while Tows a trailer parked. If the warning is still If you keep driving when the If the overheat warning is displayed displayed, turn off the engine until it with no sign of steam:...
Page 326: Overheated Engine Protection
10-20 Vehicle Care Notice: After driving in the When to Check Power Steering 5. Replace the cap and completely overheated engine protection tighten it. Fluid operating mode, to avoid engine 6. Remove the cap again and look It is not necessary to regularly damage, allow the engine to cool at the fluid level on the dipstick.
Page 327: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-21 Fill the washer fluid tank only Washer Fluid three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for What to Use fluid expansion if freezing When adding windshield occurs, which could washer fluid, be sure to read the damage the tank if it is manufacturer's instructions before completely full.
Page 328: Brakes
10-22 Vehicle Care 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. Disc brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, brake pads have built-in wear applied.
Page 329: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-23 A fluid leak in the brake Brake Fluid When the brake fluid falls to a low hydraulic system can also cause level, the brake warning light comes a low fluid level. Have the brake on. See Brake System Warning hydraulic system fixed, since a Light on page 5 19.
Page 330: Battery
10-24 Vehicle Care Notice Extended Storage: Remove the WARNING black, negative ( ) cable from the Using the wrong fluid can battery or use a battery trickle badly damage brake Battery posts, terminals, and charger. hydraulic system parts. For related accessories contain lead example, just a few drops of and lead compounds, chemicals All-Wheel Drive...
Page 331: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
Vehicle Care 10-25 The ignition should turn to 2. Firmly apply both the parking 1. Before starting this check, be LOCK/OFF only when the shift brake and the regular brake. sure there is enough room lever is in P (Park). See Parking Brake on around the vehicle.
Page 332: Wiper Blade
10-26 Vehicle Care Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Replacement blades come in Backglass Wiper Blade vehicle facing downhill. Keeping different types and are removed in To replace the backglass wiper your foot on the regular brake, set different ways.
Page 333: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care 10-27 Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate Headlamp aim has been preset at For the proper type of replacement on page 2 10. the factory and should need no bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on 2.
Page 334: License Plate Lamp
10-28 Vehicle Care 8. Push the new bulb straight into the bulb socket until it connects. 9. Push the taillamp assembly back into its original location. When reinstalling the taillamp assembly, make sure the pin on the taillamp assembly lines up and is inserted correctly into the opening of the vehicle.
Page 335: Replacement Bulbs
Vehicle Care 10-29 Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Electrical System Overload Bulb Exterior Lamp High Voltage Devices and Number The vehicle has fuses and circuit Wiring breakers to protect against an 194LL License Plate Lamp electrical system overload. (W5W) WARNING When the current electrical load is Rear 194LL too heavy, the circuit breaker opens...
Page 336: Fuses And Circuit
10-30 Vehicle Care Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in your vehicle some cases to remain off. Have the are protected from short circuits by headlamp wiring checked right away a combination of fuses, circuit if the lamps go on and off or...
Page 337 Vehicle Care 10-31 Fuses Usage Air Conditioning A/C CLTCH Clutch Antilock Brake ABS MTR System (ABS) Motor Adaptive Forward Lighting System AIRBAG Airbag System AUX POWER Auxiliary Power Auxiliary VAC PUMP Vacuum Pump All-Wheel-Drive System BATT 1 Battery 1 BATT 2 Battery 2 BATT 3 Battery 3...
Page 338 10-32 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Engine Control Left Low Beam Right Low Beam ECM 1 LT LO BEAM RT LO BEAM Module 1 Headlamp Headlamp EMISSION 1 Emission 1 LT PRK Left Parking Lamp Right RT PRK Parking Lamp EMISSION 2 Emission 2 Trailer Left...
Page 339: Block
Vehicle Care 10-33 Fuses Usage Relays Usage Relays Usage High Beam TRLR Trailer Back-up TRLR Trailer Back up HI BEAM BCK/UP Lamps Headlamps BCK/UP Lamps TRLR BRK Trailer Brake High Intensity Windshield Wiper HID/ Discharge (HID) TRLR Trailer Parking Windshield Wiper WPR HI LO BEAM Low Beam...
Page 340 Memory Seat CTSY Courtesy Lamps Module DR/LCK Door Locks Power Mirrors, Daytime Running Liftgate Release Lamps PWR MODE Power Mode GMC HID Only PWR/MIR Power Mirrors DRL 2/ (If Equipped)/Rear RR Fog Radio Lamps-China Only REAR WPR Rear Wiper DSPLY...
Page 341 Vehicle Care 10-35 Relays Usage Relays Usage Driver Side Power Daytime Running PWR/SEAT Seat Relay DRL2 Lamps 2 Relay (If Equipped) Passenger Side PWR/SEAT Power Seat Relay Driver Side Unlock LT/UNLCK Relay Power Windows PWR/WNDW Relay Daytime Running Lamps Relay PWR/ Power Steering (If Equipped)
Page 342: Wheels And Tires
10-36 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose the Improperly repaired tires same danger as overloaded can cause a crash. Only the Every new GM vehicle has tires. The resulting crash dealer or an authorized tire high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury.
Page 343 Vehicle Care 10-37 criteria have a TPC specification (E) Tire Ply Material The type code molded onto the sidewall. of cord and number of plies in GM's TPC specifications meet the sidewall and under the tread. or exceed all federal safety (F) Uniform Tire Quality guidelines.
Page 344 10-38 Vehicle Care gone flat. If the vehicle (E) Tire Inflation has a compact spare tire, temporary use tire or compact see Compact Spare Tire on spare tire should be inflated to page 10 72 and If a Tire Goes 420 kPa (60 psi).
Page 345: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 10-39 Tire Designations (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit is certified to carry. The speed number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a Tire Size height to width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load. For example, if the tire size The following is an example of a Tire Terminology and...
Page 346 10-40 Vehicle Care Belt A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, oil, GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight cords that is located between and coolant, but without Rating for the rear axle. See the plies and the tread. Cords passengers and cargo.
Page 347 Vehicle Care 10-41 Maximum Load Rating model name molding that is Sidewall The portion of a tire load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same between the tread and the bead. maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall Speed Rating pressure for that tire.
Page 348: Tire Pressure
10-42 Vehicle Care for a tire's traction, and recommended inflation Overinflated tires, or tires that temperature, and treadwear. pressure. See Tire and Loading have too much air, can Ratings are determined Information Label under Vehicle result in: by tire manufacturers using Load Limits on page 9 10.
Page 349: System
Vehicle Care 10-43 vehicle handling and ride Remove the valve cap from the Tire Pressure Monitor comfort. Never load the vehicle tire valve stem. Press the tire System with more weight than it was gauge firmly onto the valve to The Tire Pressure Monitor System designed to carry.
Page 350: Operation
10-44 Vehicle Care pressure telltale when one or The TPMS malfunction indicator is Federal Communications more of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure Commission (FCC) Rules under inflated. telltale. When the system detects a and with Industry Canada malfunction, the telltale will flash for Standards Accordingly, when the low tire...
Page 351 Vehicle Care 10-45 in the tires and transmits the tire pressure. Using the DIC, tire The TPMS can warn about a pressure readings to a receiver pressure levels can be viewed. For low tire pressure condition but it located in the vehicle. additional information and details does not replace normal tire about the DIC operation and...
Page 352 10-46 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not being near facilities using radio Message completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires.
Page 353: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 10-47 relearn tool, in the following order: 4. Start with the driver side 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. driver side front tire, passenger side front tire. 10. Set all four tires to the front tire, passenger side rear tire, 5.
Page 354: Tire Rotation
10-48 Vehicle Care The tire has a bump, bulge, When It Is Time for New Tires Loading Information label after or split. on page 10 53 and Wheel the tires have been rotated. See Replacement on page 10 53. Tire Pressure on page 10 42 The tire has a puncture, cut, and Vehicle Load Limits on or other damage that cannot...
Page 355: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care 10-49 When It Is Time for New The rubber in tires ages over time. WARNING (Continued) This also applies for the spare tire, Tires if the vehicle has one, even if it is wheel attaches to the vehicle. In never used.
Page 356: Buying New Tires
10-50 Vehicle Care at least a month, remove the tires or traction control, and tire WARNING raise the vehicle to reduce the pressure monitoring weight from the tires. performance. GM's TPC Spec Tires could explode during number is molded onto the tire's improper service.
Page 357: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-51 The Tire and Loading WARNING WARNING Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the Using bias-ply tires on the If different sized wheels are used, vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits vehicle may cause the wheel there may not be an acceptable on page 9 10 for the label level of performance and safety rim flanges to develop cracks...
Page 358: Uniform Tire Quality
10-52 Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality use spare tires, tires with government test course. nominal rim diameters of For example, a tire graded Grading 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), 150 would wear one and a half Quality grades can be found or to some limited-production (1½) times as well on the where applicable on the tire...
Page 359: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-53 Warning: The traction grade The grade C corresponds to a will not be necessary on a regular basis. However, check the assigned to this tire is based on level of performance which all alignment if there is unusual tire straight-ahead braking traction passenger car tires must meet wear or if the vehicle is pulling to...
Page 360: Tire Chains
10-54 Vehicle Care Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel Used Replacement Wheels WARNING (Continued) nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors with new WARNING suspension, or other vehicle GM original equipment parts. parts. The area damaged by the Replacing a wheel with a used tire chains could cause loss of WARNING one is dangerous.
Page 361: If A Tire Goes Flat
Vehicle Care 10-55 If a Tire Goes Flat straighten the vehicle. It may be WARNING very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake It is unusual for a tire to blow out, to a stop, well off the road, Lifting a vehicle and getting especially if the tires are maintained if possible.
Page 362 10-56 Vehicle Care 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 of wheel blocks (A). 4. Do not allow passengers to dangerous.
Page 363: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 10-57 The following information explains If this vehicle has a tire sealant WARNING how to repair or change a tire. and compressor kit, there may not be a spare tire and tire changing Overinflating a tire could cause Tire Sealant and equipment, and on some vehicles the tire to rupture and you or...
Page 364 10-58 Vehicle Care The kit includes: A. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or Tire Sealant Air Only) Read and follow the safe handling B. On/Off Button instructions on the label adhered to the sealant canister. C. Pressure Gauge Check the tire sealant expiration D.
Page 365 Vehicle Care 10-59 heated environment for five minutes. 4. Remove the valve stem cap This will help to inflate the tire from the flat tire by turning it faster. counterclockwise. 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (F) If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly onto the tire valve stem.
Page 366 10-60 Vehicle Care 9. Press the on/off button (B) to The pressure gauge (C) may The tire is not sealed and will turn the tire sealant and read higher than the actual tire continue to leak air until the compressor kit on. pressure while the compressor vehicle is driven and the is on.
Page 367 Vehicle Care 10-61 19. Stop at a safe location and If the tire pressure has not check the tire pressure. Refer dropped more than 68 kPa to Steps 1 through 11 under (10 psi) from the recommended Using the Tire Sealant and inflation pressure, inflate the Compressor Kit without Sealant tire to the recommended...
Page 368 10-62 Vehicle Care Using the Tire Sealant and If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly Compressor Kit without to a level place. Turn on the hazard Sealant to Inflate a Tire warning flashers. See Hazard (Not Punctured) Warning Flashers on page 6 4.
Page 369 Vehicle Care 10-63 6. Plug the power plug (H) into the 10. Inflate the tire to the 11. Press the on/off button (B) to accessory power outlet in the recommended inflation turn the tire sealant and vehicle. Unplug all items from pressure using the pressure compressor kit off.
Page 370: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
10-64 Vehicle Care 4. Replace with a new canister 1. Press down on the latch tab and which is available from your pull the cover off to access the dealer. storage compartment. 5. Push the new canister into 2. Press the two tabs on the quick place.
Page 371 Vehicle Care 10-65 A. Tool Bag A. Jack A. Rear Convenience Center B. Wing Bolt B. Wrench (Three-Piece Shown, B. Wrench (Three-Piece Shown, One-Piece Similar) One-Piece Similar) C. Jack The tools you will be using include C. Carpet Cutout 2. Remove the wing bolt (B) by the jack (A) and wrench (B).
Page 372 10-66 Vehicle Care 2. Open the carpet cutout (C) that 5. Tilt the retainer and slip it edges may be sharp. Do not try is located through the hole of the through the wheel opening to to remove the cover with your storage compartment.
Page 373 Vehicle Care 10-67 between the lock nut and WARNING wrench. The key is supplied in the front passenger door pocket. Getting under a vehicle when it is Notice: If this vehicle has wheel jacked up is dangerous. If the locks and an impact wrench is vehicle slips off the jack, you used to remove the wheel nuts, could be badly injured or killed.
Page 374 10-68 Vehicle Care the ground so that there is WARNING WARNING enough room for the spare tire to fit under the wheel well. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Never use oil or grease on bolts 8. Remove all the wheel nuts and parts to which it is fastened, can or nuts because the nuts might the flat tire.
Page 375 Vehicle Care 10-69 Storing the Spare Tire WARNING WARNING Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause The underbody-mounted spare the wheels to become loose or tire needs to be stored with the come off. The wheel nuts should valve stem pointing down.
Page 376 10-70 Vehicle Care 4. When the compact spare tire is WARNING almost in the stored position, turn the tire so the valve is Storing a jack, a tire, or other toward the rear of the vehicle. equipment in the passenger This position helps when compartment of the vehicle could checking the air pressure in the...
Page 377 Vehicle Care 10-71 3. Put the flat tire in the rear storage area with the valve stem pointing toward the rear of the vehicle. 5. Hook the cable onto the outside 8. Make sure the metal tube is portion of the liftgate hinges (B). centered at the striker.
Page 378: Compact Spare Tire
10-72 Vehicle Care Storing the Tools 3. Turn the jack (C) on its side and Compact Spare Tire place down on the holding bracket. WARNING 4. Reinstall the wing bolt (B) by Driving with more than one turning clockwise. compact spare tire at a time could 5.
Page 379: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 10-73 well at speeds up to 105 km/h And do not mix the compact spare Jump Starting (65 mph) for distances up to tire or wheel with other wheels or For more information about the 5 000 km (3,000 mi), so you can tires.
Page 380 10-74 Vehicle Care Notice: Ignoring these steps vehicle, and the bad grounding power outlets. Turn off the radio could result in costly damage to could damage the electrical and all lamps that are not the vehicle that would not be systems.
Page 381 Vehicle Care 10-75 Do not connect positive (+) to WARNING (Continued) WARNING negative ( ) or you will get a short that would damage the Be sure the batteries have Fans or other moving engine battery and maybe other parts enough water.
Page 382 10-76 Vehicle Care 7. Do not let the other end touch 10. Now start the vehicle with the metal. Connect it to the good battery and run the positive (+) terminal of the engine for a while. good battery. Use a remote 11.
Page 383: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-77 To disconnect the jumper cables Towing from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black Towing the Vehicle negative ( ) cable from the Notice: To avoid damage, the vehicle that had the dead disabled vehicle should be towed battery.
Page 384: Recreational Vehicle
10-78 Vehicle Care Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to Dinghy Towing consider before recreational vehicle Towing towing: Recreational vehicle towing means What is the towing capacity of towing the vehicle behind another the towing vehicle? Be sure to vehicle such as behind a read the tow vehicle...
Page 385 Vehicle Care 10-79 For vehicles being dinghy towed, 5. Shift the transmission to Notice: If 105 km/h (65 mph) is the vehicle should be run at the N (Neutral). exceeded while towing the beginning of each day and at each vehicle, it could be damaged.
Page 386 10-80 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing Dolly Towing 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a (All-Wheel Drive Vehicles) (Front-Wheel Drive clamping device designed for Vehicles Only) towing. 5. Remove the key from the ignition. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 7.
Page 387: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-81 Appearance Care Notice: Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the Exterior Care vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) Washing the Vehicle can result in damage or removal To preserve the vehicle's finish, of paint and decals.
Page 388 10-82 Vehicle Care Finish Care To keep the paint finish looking new, Windshield and Wiper Blades keep the vehicle garaged or Occasional hand waxing or mild Clean the outside of the windshield covered whenever possible. polishing should be done to remove with glass cleaner.
Page 389 Vehicle Care 10-83 Tires Notice: Chrome wheels and other Steering, Suspension, and chrome trim may be damaged if Chassis Components Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to the vehicle is not washed after clean the tires. Visually inspect front and rear driving on roads that have been suspension and steering system for Notice: Using petroleum-based...
Page 390: Interior Care
10-84 Vehicle Care Underbody Maintenance corrosion. Larger areas of finish hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect damage can be corrected in your repellant from all interior surfaces or Use plain water to flush dirt and dealer's body and paint shop. permanent damage may result. debris from the vehicle's underbody.
Page 391 Vehicle Care 10-85 Do not heavily saturate the To prevent damage, do not clean Fabric/Carpet upholstery when cleaning. the interior using the following Start by vacuuming the surface cleaners or techniques: Do not use solvents or cleaners using a soft brush attachment. If a containing solvents.
Page 392 10-86 Vehicle Care 3. Start on the outside edge of the Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Do not use cleaners that increase soil and gently rub toward the gloss, especially on the instrument Other Plastic Surfaces center. Rotate the cleaning cloth panel.
Page 393: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-87 Care of Safety Belts Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. Keep belts clean and dry. The original equipment floor WARNING mats were designed for your WARNING If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle.
Page 394 10-88 Vehicle Care Button Retainer 3. Make sure the floor mat is 2. Pull up on the floor mat. properly secured and verify that 3. Center the slot in the floor mat Floor mats with a button-type it does not interfere with the grommet with the knob on the retainer.
Page 395: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing Maintenance Your vehicle is an important competitively priced maintenance investment. This section describes and repair services. With trained the required maintenance for the technicians, the dealer is the place vehicle.
Page 396: Maintenance Schedule
11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. Because of the way people use Maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or Schedule There may need to be more competitive driving. frequent checks and services. Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services The Additional Required service.
Page 397 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Visually inspect windshield wiper Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and blades for wear, cracking, Required Services When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL or contamination. See Exterior Every 12 000 km/7,500 mi SOON message displays, have the Care on page 10 81. Replace engine oil and filter changed within Rotate the tires, if recommended for worn or damaged wiper blades.
Page 398 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check restraint system Check parking brake and components. See Safety System automatic transmission park Check on page 3 22. mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on Visually inspect fuel system for page 10 25. damage or leaks.
Page 399 Service and Maintenance 11-5...
Page 400 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance b) Check all fuel and vapor lines e) Or every five years, whichever Schedule Additional Required and hoses for proper hook up, comes first. See Cooling System on Services Normal routing, and condition. Check that page 10 13.
Page 401 Service and Maintenance 11-7...
Page 402: Services
11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance d) Do not directly power wash the Special Application Schedule Additional Required transfer case output seals. High Services Services Severe pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer a) Or every two years, whichever Severe Commercial Use case fluid.
Page 403: And Care
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
Page 404 11-10 Service and Maintenance Hoses Shocks and Struts Tires Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control Tires need to be properly inflated, be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining that there are no cracks or leaks.
Page 405 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Vehicle Care Windshield To help keep the vehicle looking like For safety, appearance, and the new, vehicle care products are best viewing, keep the windshield available from your dealer. For clean and clear. information on how to clean and Signs of damage include protect the vehicle s interior and scratches, cracks, and chips.
Page 406: Lubricants, And Parts
11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of Engine Oil the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10 8. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
Page 407: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723) Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Release Pawl Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Hood and Door Hinges Canada 10953474).
Page 408: Maintenance Records
11-14 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. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 409 Service and Maintenance 11-15 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 410 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 411 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 412 11-18 Service and Maintenance NOTES...
Page 413: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 414: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 12 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood.
Page 415: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3.6L V6 Engine Automatic 1.10 mm (0.043 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Page 416 12-4 Technical Data NOTES...
Page 417: Customer Information
Canada) ....13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to GMC. Normally, any concerns Customer Satisfaction the United States with the sales transaction or the Procedure (Mexico) .
Page 418 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting GMC, remember case will generally be heard within member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be 40 days. If you do not agree with the it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility.
Page 419: Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning Customer Satisfaction Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor Procedure (Mexico) not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer Care...
Page 420: Customer Assistance Offices (U.s. And Canada)
Explain your case to your dealer Phone number However, if a customer wishes to service agent, service manager, write or e-mail GMC, the letter Model year dealer sales agent, or sales should be addressed to: manager, depending on your case.
Page 421 All Overseas Locations 1-888-751-5301 20:00 hours, and Saturdays from Please contact the local General El Salvador 08:00 to 15:00 hours. Motors Business Unit. All e-mail inquiries to the Customer 800-6273 Assistance Center (CAC) should be Honduras sent to: cac.gmc@gm.com. 800-0122-6101...
Page 422: Online Owner Center
13-6 Customer Information GMC dealer locator for service Customer Assistance for Here are a few of the valuable tools nationwide. and services you will have Text Telephone (TTY) access to: Exclusive privileges and offers. Users (U.S. and Canada) My Showroom: Find and save...
Page 423: Gm Mobility Reimbursement
For more information on the limited the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or When calling Roadside Assistance, GMC and General Motors of call the GM Mobility Assistance have the following information Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text Canada Limited reserve the right to...
Page 424 13-8 Customer Information GMC and General Motors of Assistance is also given when 5 years/(160 000 km) Canada Limited reserve the right to the vehicle is stuck in the sand, 100,000 miles Powertrain limit services or payment to an mud, or snow.
Page 425 The Roadside renewal of this program at the end the Roadside Assistance advisor Assistance program is not part of, of its term, contact the GMC will help to make arrangements or included, in the coverage Customer Assistance Center at...
Page 426 *Dealership Location If the vehicle cannot be received existing Roadside Assistance Assistance: Information by the nearest GMC dealer due program guidelines. If the costs regarding addresses and to scheduling conflicts, the exceed the amount authorized...
Page 427 Customer Information 13-11 Roadside Assistance If you are on the road, taxi Services Not Included in Roadside will coordinate hotel service to the nearest bus Assistance accommodations for all vehicle station or airport will be Roadside Assistance does not travelers for up to two nights. provided.
Page 428: Mexico
GMC reserves the right to make any urged to do so as early in the work changes or discontinue the day as possible to allow for same Roadside Assistance program at day-repair.
Page 429: Canada)
Customer Information 13-13 Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by Program (U.S. and Warranty service can generally be GM for shuttle service. In addition, completed while you wait. However, Canada) for U.S.
Page 430: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)
13-14 Customer Information insurance coverage, credit card, Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment parts etc. You are responsible for fuel may also be used for repair. These (U.S. and Canada) usage charges and may also be parts are typically removed from responsible for taxes, levies, usage vehicles that were total losses in If the vehicle is involved in a...
Page 431 Customer Information 13-15 Limited Warranty, and any vehicle aftermarket collision parts. Some Move the vehicle only if its position failure related to such parts is not insurance companies will not puts you in danger, or you are covered by that warranty. specify aftermarket collision parts.
Page 432: Service Publications Ordering Information
13-16 Customer Information Insurance company and policy Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Publications number. but you must live with the repair. Ordering Information Depending on your policy limits, General description of the your insurance company may damage to the other vehicle. Service Manuals initially value the repair using Choose a reputable repair facility...
Page 433: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information 13-17 In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Or write to: Reporting Safety Owner Manual, and Warranty Helm, Incorporated Defects Booklet. P.O. Box 07130 RETAIL SELL PRICE: Detroit, MI 48207 Reporting Safety Defects $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Prices are subject to change without to the United States shipping fees.
Page 434: Government
Administrator, NHTSA immediately, and notify General (1-800-462-8782), or write: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Motors of Canada Limited. GMC Customer Assistance Center Washington, D.C. 20590 Call Transport Canada at P.O. Box 33172 1-800-333-0510 or write to: You can also obtain other...
Page 435: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy Vehicle Data Recording And
Customer Information 13-19 Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances Recording and This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur. Recorder (EDR). The main purpose Privacy Important: EDR data is recorded of an EDR is to record, in certain by the vehicle only if a non-trivial crash or near crash-like situations,...
Page 436: Onstar
13-20 Customer Information GM will not access this data or speaking to an advisor. See OnStar personal information or link with any share it with others except: with the Overview on page 14 1 for more other GM system containing consent of the vehicle owner or, information.
Page 437: Onstar Services
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Overview The OnStar system status light is next to the OnStar buttons. If the OnStar Overview status light is: OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 Solid Green: System is ready. OnStar Services Flashing Green: On a call.
Page 438: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar OnStar Services Navigation Push to connect to a live Advisor to: OnStar navigation requires the Emergency Verify account information or Directions and Connections update contact information. service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, Get driving directions. Requires the built-in system can automatically Push to receive directions or the available Directions and...
Page 439 OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands Repeat Other Navigation Services During a Planned Route Available from OnStar 1. Push . System responds: OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers OnStar ready, then a tone. Cancel Route to send destinations from Google 2. Say Repeat. System responds 1.
Page 440: Connections
14-4 OnStar Connections End a Call Place a Call Using a Stored Number OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows Push . System responds: Call calls to be made and received from ended. 1. Push . System responds: the vehicle. The vehicle can also be OnStar ready.
Page 441: Diagnostics
OnStar 14-5 Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, and Push to request account transfer...
Page 442 14-6 OnStar OnStar service cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on The available dealer installed your vehicle is in a place where page 13 20 for information TTY system can provide in-vehicle OnStar has an agreement with a regarding Part 15 of the Federal access to all of the OnStar services, wireless service provider for service Communications Commission (FCC)
Page 443 OnStar 14-7 Warranty Global Positioning Cellular and GPS Antennas System (GPS) OnStar equipment may be Avoid placing items over or near the warranted as part of the new-vehicle antenna to prevent blocking cellular Obstruction of the GPS can limited warranty. The manufacturer and GPS signal reception.
Page 444 14-8 OnStar Add-on Electrical Equipment Privacy The OnStar system is integrated The complete OnStar Privacy into the electrical architecture of the Statement may be found at vehicle. Do not add any electrical www.onstar.com. Privacy-sensitive equipment. See Add-On Electrical users of wireless communications Equipment on page 9 51.
Page 445 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ..... 10-81 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-29 Interior .
Page 446 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont.) Cautions, Danger, and License Plate Lamps ..10-28 Warnings ......iv Battery .
Page 447 INDEX Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Courtesy Transportation Daytime Running Lamps/ Air Conditioning ....8-1 Program ..... 13-13 Automatic Headlamp Dual Automatic .
Page 448 INDEX Driving Electrical System Engine (cont.) Overheated Protection Characteristics and Engine Compartment Towing Tips ....9-43 Fuse Block ....10-30 Operating Mode .
Page 449 INDEX Flat Tire ..... . 10-55 Fuel (cont.) Gauges (cont.) Recommended ....9-38 Tachometer .
Page 450 INDEX Headlamps (cont.) Immobilizer ....2-14 Lamps (cont.) License Plate ....10-28 Flash-to-Pass .
Page 451 INDEX Lights (cont.) Messages (cont.) Tire ......5-41 Engine Oil Pressure ..5-22 Maintenance Flash-to-Pass .
Page 452 INDEX ® OnStar (cont.) Parking Navigation ....14-2 Assist, Ultrasonic ... . .9-32 Navigation Overview .
Page 453 INDEX Pregnancy, Using Safety Rear Seat Entertainment Replacement Parts Belts ......3-21 System ..... . . 7-39 Airbags .
Page 454 i-10 INDEX Routing, Engine Drive Belt ..12-3 Seats Service (cont.) Publications Ordering Running the Vehicle While Adjustment, Front ....3-3 Parked ..... . . 9-21 Head Restraints .
Page 455 INDEX i-11 Starting the Engine ... . 9-16 Tires (cont.) Sealant and Compressor Steering ......9-4 Tachometer .
Page 456 i-12 INDEX Transportation Program, Vehicle (cont.) Warnings ......iv Remote Start ....2-5 Courtesy .

GMC Acadia 2012 Owner's Manual

2012 Gmc Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual

Seats and Restraints

Lumbar Adjustment

Power Seat Adjustment

Head Restraints

Rear Seats

Airbag System

Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Glove Box Compartments

Instruments and Controls

Lighting 6-1 Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Flash-To-Pass

Daytime Running Lamps

Delayed Headlamps

Hazard Warning Flashers

Turn and Lane-Change

Interior Lighting

Fog Lamps

Lighting Features

Infotainment System

Driving and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Brakes

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