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2013 Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-41

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-49

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-18

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-21

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-27

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29

Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-31

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-50

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Page 1 2013 Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Trademarks and License Instrument Panel .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2013 Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .
Page 3: Using This Manual
Danger, Warnings, and quick reference. this manual including, but not limited Cautions to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the Canadian Vehicle Owners GMC Truck Emblem, ACADIA, and Warning messages found on vehicle DENALI are trademarks and/or labels and in this manual describe Propriétaires Canadiens...
Page 4: Index
Introduction Symbols Vehicle Symbol Chart WARNING Here are some additional symbols The vehicle has components and that may be found on the vehicle These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of and what they mean. For more that could hurt you or other text.
Page 5 Introduction : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Oil Pressure : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor : Tow/Haul Mode ® : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Windshield Washer Fluid...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Passenger Sensing Performance and Maintenance ® System ..... 1-10 StabiliTrak System ..1-21 Mirror Adjustment .
Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 9 In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8 11. 11. Dome Lamp Override. See 20. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on Dome Lamps on page 6 5. page 5 4. 2. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 3 (Out of View). Instrument Panel Illumination Traction Control System (TCS) Control on page 6 5.
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 Power 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 Windows : Press to unlock the doors. : Press to lock the doors. See Power Door Locks on page 2 7. Liftgate To open the liftgate the vehicle must be in P (Park). Press the touch pad under the liftgate handle. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup or pull strap as an aid.
Page 13 In Brief Seat Adjustment 3. Try to move the seat back and 3. Lumbar Control forth to be sure it is locked in To adjust a power seat, if equipped: Manual Seats place. Move the seat forward or Move the lever (2) up or down to rearward by sliding the raise or lower the seat.
Page 14: Memory Features
In Brief Memory Features Second Row Seats To fold the third row seatback: 1. Remove anything on or under the seat. If available, the controls on the The second row seat can be folded driver door are used to program and to access the third row.
Page 15: Heated And Ventilated Seats
In Brief Heated and Ventilated Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of Seats the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest.
Page 16: Passenger Sensing System
1-10 In Brief Safety Belts Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the instrument System panel when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 30. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors United States Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: Canada and Mexico...
Page 17 In Brief 1-11 3. Return the switch to the center Folding Mirrors Interior Mirror to deselect the mirror. For vehicles with manual folding Adjustment mirrors, push the mirror toward the Adjust the rearview mirror to clearly vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return view the area behind the vehicle.
Page 18 1-12 In Brief Steering Wheel Interior Lighting The dome lamp override button is next to the exterior lamps control. Adjustment Dome Lamps DOME OFF: Press the button The dome lamps are in the and the dome lamps remain off overhead console and above the when a door is opened.
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 FRONT : Press the button at the end of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield. Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper and rear wash button is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system.
Page 21 In Brief 1-15 Dual Automatic Climate Control System Transmission Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode ERS mode allows you to choose the top-gear limit of the transmission and the vehicle's speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer. The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster.
Page 22: Vehicle Features
1-16 In Brief Vehicle Features AUX Port: 3.5 mm (1/8 in) connection for external audio devices. Radio(s) PUSH/SEL: Turn to manually find a station or highlight a menu selection. Press to select a highlighted selection. : Press to go to the Home Page. See Home Page in Operation on page 7 3.
Page 23 In Brief 1-17 Press and hold to quickly Storing Radio Station Presets SiriusXM Satellite Radio increase or decrease the time Service Up to 30 preset stations can be settings. stored. AM, FM, and SiriusXM SiriusXM is a satellite radio service Press OK or the Back screen (if equipped) can be mixed.
Page 24: Onstar
1-18 In Brief Portable Audio Devices Steering Wheel Controls SRCE: Press to switch between the radio, CD, and for equipped This vehicle may have an auxiliary vehicles, front auxiliary, and rear input on the radio faceplate and a auxiliary. USB port in the instrument panel : Press to seek the next radio storage area.
Page 25: Infotainment System
In Brief 1-19 Cruise Control See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on : Press to disengage cruise page 9 31. control without erasing the set speed from memory. Power Outlets See Cruise Control on page 9 29. The vehicle has 12-volt accessory Infotainment System power outlets which can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as...
Page 26: Universal Remote System
1-20 In Brief Universal Remote System The vehicle may have a sunroof Manual Sunshade over the front seats and a rear The front sunshade must be opened sunroof over the second row seats. and closed manually. To open the The rear sunroof does not open. sunshade, press the button on the sunshade handle to release it and guide it back.
Page 27: Maintenance
In Brief 1-21 Performance and Tire Pressure Monitor The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when Maintenance This vehicle may have a Tire the vehicle is first started, and then Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). turn off as the vehicle is driven. This ®...
Page 28: Information
1-22 In Brief Avoid idling the engine for long Resetting the Oil Life System If the vehicle does not have periods of time. Driver Information Center (DIC) 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, buttons: Press and hold the trip When road and weather with the engine off.
Page 29: Onstar Overview
U.S.: 1-888-881-3302 TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Mexico: 01-800-466-0801 As the owner of a new GMC, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13 7 or Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 10.
Page 30 1-24 In Brief NOTES...
Page 31: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-14 Windows Power Mirrors ....2-15 Keys Folding Mirrors .
Page 32: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows Check the location. Other If locked out of the vehicle, call vehicles or objects may be Roadside Assistance. See Roadside blocking the signal. Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13 7 or Roadside Assistance Check the transmitter's battery. Program (U.S.
Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows five seconds. See Vehicle taillamps flash and a chime sounds Personalization on page 5 41 for to indicate when the liftgate is additional information. opening or closing. (Vehicle Locator/Panic Pressing may arm the content Alarm): Press and release to theft-deterrent system.
Page 34: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors, and Windows remaining transmitters must also be 3. Insert the new battery, positive reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen side facing down. Replace with a transmitters will no longer work CR2032 or equivalent battery. once the new transmitter is 4.
Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the vehicle has the remote start When the vehicle starts, the parking If the vehicle is left running it feature, the RKE transmitter range lamps will turn on and remain on as automatically shuts off after may be less while the vehicle is long as the engine is running.
Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows A maximum of two remote starts or Conditions in Which the WARNING (Continued) remote start attempts are allowed Remote Start Will Not Work between ignition cycles. crash is increased if the The vehicle cannot be started using After the vehicle's engine has been doors are not locked.
Page 37: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks Automatic Door Locks (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. Vehicles with an automatic lock/ (Lock): Press to lock the doors. unlock feature enable you to program the vehicle's power door Delayed Locking locks. This feature can be programmed through the Driver When locking the doors with the Information Center (DIC).
Page 38: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Safety Locks To set the locks, insert a key into Doors the slot and turn it to the horizontal The vehicle has rear door security position. The door can only be Liftgate locks to prevent passengers from opened from the outside with the opening the rear doors from the door unlocked.
Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows To open the liftgate, press the touch The power liftgate can be power WARNING (Continued) pad under the liftgate handle and lift opened and closed in the up. The vehicle must be in P (Park) following ways: Adjust the climate control and the battery must be charged.
Page 40 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows continue to completion. If the If more obstacles are encountered vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) and on the same power cycle, the power accelerated before the power liftgate function deactivates, and the liftgate latch closes, the liftgate may must be opened or closed manually.
Page 41: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Manual Operation of Power To open the liftgate, press the touch Vehicle Security pad on the outside of the liftgate Liftgate This vehicle has theft-deterrent handle and lift up. Use the pull features; however, they do not make handle to lower and close the the vehicle impossible to steal.
Page 42 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows The security light flashes. horn chirps and the lights flash. Testing the Alarm If the key is not placed in the When the door is closed, the To test the alarm: ignition and turned to START or the security light stops flashing and 1.
Page 43: Immobilizer Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Immobilizer The security light comes on if there service the PASS-Key III+ to have a is a problem with arming or new key made. In an emergency, See Radio Frequency Statement on disarming the theft-deterrent contact Roadside Assistance.
Page 44: Exterior Mirrors
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows To program the new additional key: If the PASS-Key III+ key is lost or Exterior Mirrors damaged, see your dealer or a 1. Verify that the new key has a locksmith to have a new key made. Convex Mirrors stamped on it.
Page 45: Power Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors For vehicles with manual folding mirrors, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return to its original position. For vehicles with power folding mirrors: Uplevel Model To adjust the mirrors: Base Model 1.
Page 46: Blind Spot Mirrors
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Resetting the Power Folding Automatic Dimming Driving with the Blind Spot Mirrors Mirror Mirror Reset the power folding mirrors if: If the vehicle has the automatic The mirrors are accidentally dimming mirror, the driver outside obstructed while folding.
Page 47: Interior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 1. When the approaching vehicle is vehicle. Check the blind spot Interior Mirrors a long distance away, the image mirror for a vehicle in the blind in the main mirror is small and zone. Then, glance over your Manual Rearview Mirror near the inboard edge of the shoulder to double check before...
Page 48: Windows
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Dimming Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy Rearview Mirror performance. This may result in a WARNING pulsing sound when either rear The vehicle may have an automatic window is down and the front dimming inside rearview mirror.
Page 49 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 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 50: Roof
2-20 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, ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained Visor Vanity Mirror Accessory Power (RAP) must be Lift the cover to use the mirror and active to operate the sunroof and...
Page 51 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 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 sunshades must be opened and closed manually.
Page 52 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES...
Page 53 Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-16 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-35 Restraints Pregnancy ....3-21 Airbag System Check .
Page 54: Seats And
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and Adjust the head restraint so that the To raise or lower the head restraint,...
Page 55: Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints and push the head restraint Front Seats 2. Driver Seat Height Adjustment rearward until the desired locking Lever position is reached. Try to move the Seat Adjustment 3. Seatback Lever head restraint after the button is To adjust a manual seat: released to make sure that it is WARNING locked in place.
Page 56: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Raise or lower the entire seat by Power Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment moving the rear of the control (1) up or down. Manual Lumbar Adjust the seatback by tilting the top of the control (2) forward or rearward.
Page 57: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you.
Page 58: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints 2. Push and pull on the seatback to Memory Seats make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the lever. If available, the controls on the 2. Move the seatback to the driver door are used to program and desired position, and then recall memory settings for the driver...
Page 59 Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions Memory Remote Recall recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the To save into memory: The memory feature can recall the appropriate manual control for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and 1.
Page 60: Heated And Ventilated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints A single beep sounds. The driver Heated and Ventilated seat moves back approximately Front Seats 8 cm (3 in) and the power steering column (if equipped) moves up and WARNING forward. To move the seat back farther, press again until the seat If you cannot feel temperature is all the way back.
Page 61: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints the off setting. The lights indicate Rear Seats Entering and Exiting the three for the highest setting and one Third Row for the lowest. WARNING The passenger heated seat may take longer to heat up. Using the third row seating The heated and/or cooled seats are position while the second row is canceled after the ignition is...
Page 62 3-10 Seats and Restraints 5. Pull the sliding seat lever (3) 5. Push and pull on the seatback forward. The seatback will tilt and seat cushion to make sure forward, and the seat will begin they are locked in place. sliding forward.
Page 63 Seats and Restraints 3-11 3. Pull forward on the reclining Third Row Seats seatback strap (2). The head restraint will fold down WARNING automatically. Using the third row seating To return the seatback to the position while the second row is seating position, lift the seatback folded, or pushed forward in the and push it rearward until it locks...
Page 64 3-12 Seats and Restraints Returning the Seat to the 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place. Seating Position To return the seatback to the WARNING seating position: 1. From the rear of the vehicle, A safety belt that is improperly raise the seatback to the upright routed, not properly attached,...
Page 65: Third Row Seats
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Removing the Third Row Seats 6. Replace the bolts in the floor 4. Raise the seatback to its upright holes for storage. position. Push and pull on the To remove a third row seat: seatback to make sure it is Installing the Third Row Seats 1.
Page 66: Safety Belts
3-14 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work WARNING (Continued) This section of the manual are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts injured or killed. Do not allow properly. It also describes some passengers to ride in any area of things not to do with safety belts.
Page 67: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-15 safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
Page 68: Lap-Shoulder Belt
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 best have a lap-shoulder belt. able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if If you are using a rear seating there is a sudden stop or crash.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-17 later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 3. Push the latch plate into the To unlatch the belt, push the button buckle until it clicks. on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position.
Page 70 3-18 Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Safety Belt Pretensioners The vehicle has a shoulder belt This vehicle has safety belt height adjuster for the driver and pretensioners for the front outboard right front passenger seating occupants. Although the safety belt positions.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Here is how to install a comfort 1. For the outboard positions, guide to the safety belt: remove the guide from its Guides storage clip on the interior body. This vehicle may have rear safety For the third row center position, belt comfort guides.
Page 72 3-20 Seats and Restraints Third Row Center Position 2. Place the guide over the belt 3. Be sure that the belt is not and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat. The Pull the comfort guide out of its belt into the slots of the guide.
Page 73: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3-21 To remove and store the comfort WARNING (Continued) guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can and across the chest. These parts be removed from the guide. Slide of the body are best able to take the guide into its storage location or belt restraining forces.
Page 74: Safety Belt Extender
3-22 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Extender to have it repaired. Torn or frayed Replacing Safety Belt safety belts may not protect you in a System Parts after a If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten crash. They can rip apart under Crash around you, you should use it.
Page 75: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-23 See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System The vehicle may have the following belt assemblies inspected or airbag: The vehicle has the following replaced. A front center airbag for the airbags: New parts and repairs may be driver and front outboard A frontal airbag for the driver.
Page 76 3-24 Seats and Restraints Airbags are designed to supplement WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags Wearing your safety belt during a you in position before and during are also designed to help reduce crash helps reduce the chance of a crash.
Page 77: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-25 Where Are the Airbags? WARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children on page 3 37 or Infants and Young Children on page 3 39.
Page 78 3-26 Seats and Restraints Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger If the vehicle has a front center Side Similar Side Similar airbag, it is in the inboard side of the driver seatback. The driver and front outboard The roof-rail airbags for the driver, passenger seat-mounted side front outboard passenger, and impact airbags are in the side of the...
Page 79: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-27 When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the WARNING (Continued) direction of the impact, and how Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. that person causing severe injury The vehicle has frontal airbags, Frontal airbags may inflate at or even death.
Page 80: What Makes An Airbag
3-28 Seats and Restraints The front center airbag, if equipped, vehicle in a side impact. Roof-rail wheel or the instrument panel. In seat-mounted side impact airbags, airbags are not intended to inflate in moderate to severe side collisions, and roof-rail airbags are intended to rear impacts.
Page 81: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
Seats and Restraints 3-29 Airbags should never be regarded the windshield or being able to steer fuel system after the airbags inflate. as anything more than a supplement the vehicle, nor does it prevent You can lock the doors, and turn off to safety belts.
Page 82 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 83 Seats and Restraints 3-31 certain conditions. No other airbag Never put a rear-facing child seat in WARNING (Continued) is affected by the passenger the front. This is because the risk to sensing system. the rear-facing child is so great, inflate under some unusual if the airbag inflates.
Page 84 3-32 Seats and Restraints A front outboard passenger For some children, including If the On Indicator Is Lit for a takes his/her weight off of the children in child restraints, and for Child Restraint seat for a period of time. very small adults, the passenger If a child restraint has been installed sensing system may or may not turn...
Page 85 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 86 3-34 Seats and Restraints in the Index for additional indicator will be lit, and the WARNING information about the importance of airbag readiness light on the proper restraint use. instrument panel will also be lit. Stowing of articles under the A thick layer of additional material, Liquid pooled on the seat that passenger seat or between the...
Page 87: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Seats and Restraints 3-35 belts, airbag sensing and diagnostic passenger sensing system. This WARNING module, steering wheel, instrument could either prevent proper panel, roof-rail airbag modules, deployment of the passenger For up to 10 seconds after the ceiling or pillar garnish trim, airbag(s) or prevent the passenger vehicle is turned off and the overhead console, front sensors,...
Page 88: 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 89 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that Older Children return to the booster seat.
Page 90 3-38 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, WARNING (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child belt. The belt force would then be restraint system or infant restraint applied right on the abdomen. system secured in a rear seating That could cause serious or fatal position.
Page 91: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-39 Infants and Young Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children arms. An infant should be and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs secured in an appropriate safety belt system nor its airbag protection! This includes infants and...
Page 92 3-40 Seats and Restraints sure it is designed to be used in WARNING a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying Children who are up against, that it meets federal motor or very close to, any airbag when vehicle safety standards.
Page 93: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-41 Child Restraint Systems WARNING A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen.
Page 94 3-42 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. WARNING When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which killed in a crash if the child...
Page 95: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 3-43 locate the nearest child safety seat Whenever possible, children age WARNING (Continued) inspection station. For CPST 12 and under should be secured in availability in Canada, check with a rear seating position. injured or killed if the right front Transport Canada or the Provincial The vehicle may be equipped with a passenger airbag inflates and the...
Page 96: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
3-44 Seats and Restraints to access adjacent safety belt restraint to the anchors in the WARNING (Continued) assemblies or LATCH anchors for vehicle. This system is designed to additional passengers or child make installation of a child restraint See Passenger Sensing System restraints.
Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Not all vehicle seating positions or Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a child restraints have lower anchors single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). and attachments or top tether Either will have a single anchors and attachments.
Page 98 3-46 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Second Row 60/40 Bench Third Row (Top Tether Anchor): Seating (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. positions with top tether anchors. Second Row Bucket (Lower Anchor): Seating (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors.
Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Be sure to use an anchor on the Do not secure a child restraint in a same side of the vehicle as the position without a top tether anchor seating position where the child if a national or local law requires restraint will be placed.
Page 100: System
3-48 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint Notice: Do not let the LATCH WARNING (Continued) attachments rub against the Designed for the LATCH vehicle s safety belts. This may System restraint to a single anchor could damage these parts. If necessary, cause the anchor or attachment move buckled safety belts to WARNING...
Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-49 If you need to secure more than one 1.1. Find the lower anchors for 2. If the child restraint manufacturer child restraint in the rear seat, see the desired seating recommends that the top tether Where to Put the Restraint on position.
Page 102 3-50 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the seatback. If the position you are using If the position you are using has a fixed headrest or has a fixed headrest or head restraint and you are...
Page 103: Replacing Latch System
Seats and Restraints 3-51 Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat) Children (LATCH System) on page 3 44 for top tether anchor The vehicle may be equipped with a WARNING locations.
Page 104 3-52 Seats and Restraints If more than one child restraint 3. Push the latch plate into the needs to be installed in the rear buckle until it clicks. seat, be sure to read Where to Put Position the release button on the Restraint on page 3 43.
Page 105: (Front Passenger Seat)
Seats and Restraints 3-53 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints WARNING tether, follow the child restraint (Front Passenger Seat) manufacturer's instructions A child in a rear-facing child regarding the use of the top The vehicle has airbags. A rear seat restraint can be seriously injured tether.
Page 106 3-54 Seats and Restraints 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 restraints that the top tether be anchored, or if the lap and shoulder portions of...
Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-55 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
Page 108 3-56 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
Page 109: 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 110: 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, on the front of slide the storage cover back to have two cupholders.
Page 111: 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 in Cargo Cover management system located 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 112: Convenience Net
Storage Convenience Net For vehicles with a convenience Roof Rack System net (4), attach it to the vehicle using only the cargo tie-downs (3) on WARNING each side. The net is used to store small loads and should not be used If something is carried on top of heavy loads.
Page 113 Storage Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests evenly between the crossrails, making sure to fasten cargo securely.
Page 114 Storage NOTES...
Page 115: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Airbag Readiness Light ..5-14 Vehicle Messages Passenger Airbag Status Vehicle Messages ... 5-31 Controls Indicator ....5-15 Battery Voltage and Charging Charging System Light .
Page 116: Controls
Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Vehicle Personalization ..5-41 Steering Wheel Universal Remote System Steering Wheel Controls Universal Remote System . . . 5-49 Adjustment Universal Remote System Programming .
Page 117: Horn
Instruments and Controls To select tracks on an iPod or USB SRCE (Source): Press to switch Windshield Wiper/Washer device: between the radio, CD, and for The windshield wiper/washer lever equipped vehicles, front auxiliary, Press and hold is located on the left side of the rear auxiliary, and iPod/USB.
Page 118: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls Clear ice and snow from the wiper Release the button when enough WARNING blades before using them. If frozen fluid has been sprayed on the to the windshield, carefully loosen or window. The rear wiper will run a In freezing weather, do not use thaw them.
Page 119 Instruments and Controls Under certain circumstances, such To adjust for compass variance, use 2. Find the vehicle's current as during a long distance the following procedure: location and variance zone cross-country trip or moving to a number on the map. Compass Variance (Zone) new state or province, it will be Zones 1 through 15 are...
Page 120: Clock
Instruments and Controls from tall buildings, utility wires, To calibrate the compass, use the CALIBRATION COMPLETE for a manhole covers, or other industrial following procedure: few seconds when the structures, if possible. calibration is complete. The DIC Compass Calibration Procedure display will then return to the If CAL should ever appear in the 1.
Page 121: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Set Time: Power Outlets equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that Press the up or down arrows to The vehicle has 12-volt outlets that exceeds the maximum 20 ampere increase or decrease the Hours, can be used to plug in electrical rating.
Page 122 Instruments and Controls Power Outlet 120 Volt The indicator light does not come on The power outlet is not designed for when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or and may not work properly, if the Alternating Current if the equipment is not fully seated following are plugged in: The vehicle may have a power into the outlet.
Page 123: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while...
Page 124: Instrument Cluster
5-10 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 125: Odometer
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Speedometer Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge shows how much fuel is left The speedometer shows the in the tank. vehicle's speed in either kilometers An arrow in the fuel gauge indicates per hour (km/h) or miles per the side of the vehicle the fuel door hour (mph).
Page 126: Fuel Gauge
5-12 Instruments and Controls Here are some situations that may Engine Coolant occur with the fuel gauge. None of Temperature Gauge these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full.
Page 127: Voltmeter Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-13 See Engine Overheating on This is normal. Readings between Safety Belt Reminders page 10 16 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 128: Airbag Readiness Light
5-14 Instruments and Controls Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt The airbag readiness light comes on warning light and chime may turn on for several seconds when the Reminder Light if an object is put on the seat such vehicle is started.
Page 129: Passenger Airbag Status
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Passenger Airbag Status as a system check. If you use WARNING remote start, if equipped, to start the Indicator vehicle, you may not see the system If the airbag readiness light ever check. Then, after several more The vehicle has a passenger comes on and stays on, it means seconds, the status indicator will...
Page 130: Malfunction
5-16 Instruments and Controls a check to show the light is working. are at acceptable levels, helping to assists the service technician in It should go out when the engine is maintain a clean environment. The correctly diagnosing any started. malfunction indicator lamp comes malfunction.
Page 131 Instruments and Controls 5-17 Check that good quality fuel is Maintenance test. See follow the previous steps and see used. Poor fuel quality causes Accessories and Modifications on your dealer for service as soon as the engine not to run as page 10 2.
Page 132: Brake System Warning
5-18 Instruments and Controls Emissions Inspection and the ignition is turned to ON/RUN Brake System Warning while the engine is off. See your Maintenance Programs Light dealer for assistance in verifying Depending on where you live, your proper operation of the The vehicle brake system consists vehicle may be required to malfunction indicator lamp.
Page 133: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Instruments and Controls 5-19 This light may also come on due to Antilock Brake System WARNING low brake fluid. See Brake Fluid on (ABS) Warning Light page 10 20. 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 134: Tow/Haul Mode Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls ® there are no antilock brakes and StabiliTrak Indicator Engine Coolant there is a problem with the regular Light Temperature Warning brakes. See Brake System Warning Light Light on page 5 18. Tow/Haul Mode Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine.
Page 135: Tire Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light The oil pressure light should come will come on at every ignition cycle.
Page 136: High-Beam On Light
5-22 Instruments and Controls The security light should come on High-Beam On Light The light goes out when the fog briefly as the engine is started. If the lamps are turned off. See Fog system is working normally, the Lamps on page 6 4 for more indicator light turns off.
Page 137: Information Displays Driver Information
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Information Displays The outside air temperature and DIC Buttons compass, if equipped, also display on the DIC when viewing the trip Driver Information and fuel information. The outside air Center (DIC) temperature automatically appears in the top right corner of the DIC The DIC displays information about display.
Page 138 5-24 Instruments and Controls on vehicles with this feature, and When the remaining oil life is low, SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT compass calibration and zone the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON If the vehicle has the Side Blind setting on vehicles with this feature. message will appear on the display.
Page 139: Front/Rear Tires
Instruments and Controls 5-25 choose ON, the system will be See Object Detection System information button again until the turned on. If you choose OFF, the Messages on page 5 36 and Rear DIC displays REAR TIRES kPa system will be turned off. The URPA Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9 35.
Page 140 5-26 Instruments and Controls Blank Display time. Pressing the trip odometer again, and then the retroactive reset reset stem will also display the trip feature is activated, the display will This display shows no information. odometers. show 8 km (5 mi). As the vehicle Trip/Fuel Menu Items begins moving, the display will then Each trip odometer can be reset to...
Page 141 Instruments and Controls 5-27 making frequent stops, this display To start the timer, press the set/ the fuel used information, press and may read one number, but if the reset button while TIMER is hold the set/reset button while FUEL vehicle is driven on a freeway, the displayed.
Page 142: Head-Up Display (Hud)
5-28 Instruments and Controls Head-Up Display (HUD) navigation radio. The images are projected by the HUD lens on the driver side of the instrument panel. WARNING The language of the HUD If the HUD image is too bright or information displayed can be changed and the speedometer too high in your field of view, it reading can be shown in either...
Page 143 Instruments and Controls 5-29 High-Beam Indicator Symbol or turn-by-turn navigation Use the following settings to adjust information are displayed on the HUD: The HUD temporarily displays some the HUD. messages that are on the DIC trip 9 (Off): To turn HUD off, rotate the computer.
Page 144 5-30 Instruments and Controls The three formats are: English English English Metric Metric Metric Format Two: This display includes Format Three: This display the information in Format One includes all the information in Format One: This display gives the without the transmission information Format One along with a circular speedometer reading (in English or and the outside air temperature.
Page 145: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-31 information is provided to the HUD spray cleaner directly on the lens Vehicle Messages by the navigation radio, if the because the cleaner could leak into Messages are displayed on the DIC vehicle has one. the unit. to notify the driver that the status of The HUD image displayed on the If You Cannot See the HUD...
Page 146: Battery Voltage And Charging
5-32 Instruments and Controls The following are the possible SERVICE BATTERY when you begin driving, the brake messages that can be displayed system needs service as soon as CHARGING SYSTEM and some information about them. possible. See your dealer. On some vehicles, this message displays if there is a problem with Battery Voltage and Cruise Control Messages...
Page 147: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls 5-33 HOOD OPEN PASSENGER DOOR OPEN Engine Cooling System Messages On some models, this message This message displays and a chime displays and a chime sounds if the sounds if the passenger door is not ENGINE HOT A/C (Air hood is not fully closed.
Page 148: Engine Oil Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP Engine Oil Messages ENGINE ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Notice: If you drive the vehicle Notice: If you drive the vehicle This message displays when while the engine is overheating, while the engine is overheating, service is required for the vehicle.
Page 149: Engine Power Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP Engine Power Messages Fuel System Messages ENGINE ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW Notice: If you drive the vehicle This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime while the engine oil pressure is sounds when the cooling system sounds if the fuel level is low.
Page 150: Key And Lock Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls Key and Lock Messages TURN SIGNAL ON To turn the URPA system back on, see Ultrasonic Parking Assist on This message displays and a chime REPLACE BATTERY IN page 9 31. sounds if a turn signal is left on for REMOTE KEY 1.2 km (0.75 mi).
Page 151: Ride Control System
Instruments and Controls 5-37 SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SIDE DETECTION SYS Ride Control System SYSTEM TEMPORARILY OFF Messages If your vehicle has the Side Blind If your vehicle has the Side Blind SERVICE STABILITRAK Zone Alert (SBZA) system and this Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this message displays, both SBZA message displays when the SBZA This message displays if there is a...
Page 152: Airbag System Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls TRACTION CONTROL OFF Security Messages systems are no longer working. Have the climate control system This message displays when the SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT serviced by your dealer if you notice Traction Control System (TCS) is SYSTEM a drop in heating and air turned off.
Page 153: Tire Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 STARTING DISABLED until the tire pressure is equal to the See Tire Pressure Monitor values shown on the Tire and Operation on page 10 47 for more SERVICE THROTTLE Loading Information label. See Tires information. If the warning comes on This message displays when your on page 10 37, Vehicle Load Limits and stays on, there may be a...
Page 154: Transmission Messages
5-40 Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE This message displays if a problem ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF occurs with the All-Wheel Drive Notice: Do not drive the vehicle If your vehicle has the All-Wheel (AWD) system.
Page 155: Vehicle Reminder
Instruments and Controls 5-41 Vehicle Reminder Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle Messages Personalization WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Your vehicle may have WITH CARE customization capabilities that allow This message displays when the you to program certain features to windshield washer fluid is low.
Page 156 5-42 Instruments and Controls Entering the Feature Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current Settings Menu the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN setting will remain. ENGLISH screen appears on the 1. Turn the ignition on and place DIC display.
Page 157 Instruments and Controls 5-43 AT VEHICLE SPEED: The doors Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ will automatically lock when the AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on reset button while the desired vehicle speed is above 13 km/h the DIC display.
Page 158 5-44 Instruments and Controls LIGHTS ONLY: The exterior lamps vehicle with the RKE transmitter if DELAY DOOR LOCK will flash when you press the lock the doors are open. See Remote This feature allows you to select button on the RKE transmitter. Keyless Entry (RKE) System whether or not the locking of the Operation on page 2 2 for more...
Page 159 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Press the customization button until Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC This feature allows you to select the DIC display. Press the set/reset display. Press the set/reset button whether or not to have the exterior button once to access the settings once to access the settings for this...
Page 160 5-46 Instruments and Controls See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until System Operation on page 2 2 for made to this feature. The current PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on more information. setting will remain.
Page 161 Instruments and Controls 5-47 To select a setting, press the set/ The automatic easy exit seat Press the customization button until reset button while the desired movement will only occur one time MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears setting is displayed on the DIC. after the key is removed from the on the DIC display.
Page 162 5-48 Instruments and Controls To select a setting, press the set/ NO CHANGE: No change will be To select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired made to this feature. The current reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 163: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-49 Exiting the Feature Universal Remote devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and Settings Menu System home automation devices. The feature settings menu will be Do not use the Universal Remote See Radio Frequency Statement on exited when any of the following page 13 20 for information system with any garage door opener...
Page 164 5-50 Instruments and Controls When programming a garage door, To program up to three devices: procedure noted in Gate park outside of the garage. Park Operator and Canadian 1. Hold the end of the hand-held directly in line with and facing the Programming later in this transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to garage door opener motor-head or...
Page 165 Instruments and Controls 5-51 If the Universal Remote 5. Firmly press and release the To program the remaining two system indicator light blinks Learn or Smart button. After Universal Remote system buttons, rapidly for two seconds, pressing this button, you will begin with Step 1 of Programming then turns to a constant have 30 seconds to complete...
Page 166: Universal Remote System Operation
5-52 Instruments and Controls If you live in Canada, or you are Universal Remote System 1. Press and hold down the two having difficulty programming a gate outside buttons until the Operation operator or garage door opener by indicator light begins to flash, using the Programming the after 20 seconds.
Page 167: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-5 Exterior Lamp Controls Courtesy Lamps ....6-5 Exterior Lighting Dome Lamps .
Page 168: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting Taillamps Headlamp High/ If the headlamps are off or in the low-beam position, pull the turn License Plate Lamps Low-Beam Changer signal lever toward you to Instrument Panel Lights momentarily switch to high beams. (Headlamp High/Low-Beam (Parking Lamps): Turns the Changer): Push the turn signal Release the lever to turn the parking lamps on together with the...
Page 169: Delayed Headlamps
Lighting When the DRL are on, the regular feature, and when the ignition is Hazard Warning Flashers headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker, turned off. The headlamps remain and other lamps will not be on. The on until the exterior lamp control is instrument cluster will not be lit.
Page 170: Turn And Lane-Change
Lighting Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or lane The fog lamp button is on the change the arrow flashes rapidly or exterior lamp control to the left of Signals does not come on, a signal bulb the steering column. may be burned out.
Page 171: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting counterclockwise to brighten or dim The lamps can also be turned on the lights. Push the knob back in and off by turning the instrument when finished. panel brightness control clockwise Instrument Panel to the farthest position. Illumination Control Courtesy Lamps Dome Lamp Override...
Page 172: Reading Lamps
Lighting the dome lamps are off. Press the Lighting Features When the ignition is on, illuminated button again so the dome lamps entry is inactive, which means the come on when a door is opened. courtesy lamps will not come on Entry Lighting unless a door is opened.
Page 173: Delayed Exit Lighting
Lighting Delayed Exit Lighting Parade Dimming voltage move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an Delayed exit lighting illuminates the This feature automatically prohibits alert will be displayed. interior for a period of time after the the dimming of the instrument panel The battery can be discharged at key is removed from the ignition.
Page 174: Battery Power Protection
Lighting EPM works to prevent excessive Battery Power Protection discharge of the battery. It does this This feature helps prevent the by balancing the generator's output battery from being drained, if the and the vehicle's electrical needs. interior courtesy lamps or reading It can increase engine idle speed to lamps are accidentally left on.
Page 175: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Infotainment Settings Introduction Settings ..... . 7-28 System Infotainment Trademarks and License Agreements Read the following pages to Trademarks and License become familiar with the Introduction...
Page 176: Infotainment System
Infotainment System The infotainment system has built-in The vehicle has Retained Theft-Deterrent Feature features intended to help with this Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, ® TheftLock is designed to by disabling some functions when the audio system can be played discourage theft of the vehicle's driving.
Page 177: Overview
Infotainment System Overview SEEK (Previous/Reverse) The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons, touch screen, 10. SEEK (Next/Forward) steering wheel controls, and voice recognition. See Operation on page 7 3. BACK Operation Infotainment Controls PUSH/ (Volume/Power): Press to turn the system on and off.
Page 178 Infotainment System 2. CD, USB: Press to seek to the Touchscreen Buttons (Home Page): Press to go to beginning of the current or the Home Page. See Home Page Touchscreen buttons show visibly previous track. in this section. on the screen when available. When 3.
Page 179 Infotainment System Home: From any page, press to Home Page Features Tone : Press to display the Tone cycle through the Home Pages to Settings menu. The following may Some features are disabled when start a different application. The display: the vehicle is moving and some Home Page can have up to three Tone Settings: Press to adjust the...
Page 180: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System Fade: Press F for more sound Radio Infotainment System Settings from the front speakers or R for Tone Settings more sound from the rear AM-FM Radio speakers. The middle position To access the tone settings, press balances the sound between the the Tone Settings button on the Playing the Radio front and rear speakers.
Page 181 Infotainment System Balance: Press the L or R button AM Station List: Press to display a for more sound from the left or list of AM stations. right speakers. The middle Update Station List: Press to position balances the sound display the list of AM stations.
Page 182 Infotainment System To access the FM Menu press the HD On/Off: Press to turn the HD Favorites List: Press to display the Menu screen button and the Radio receiver on or off. SiriusXM favorites list. following may display: XM Channel List: Press to display SiriusXM (If Equipped) a list of SiriusXM channels.
Page 183: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System Audible Alert: This feature will In the AM, FM, or SiriusXM To scroll through the pages, press give an audio alert when certain (if equipped) main page, press FAV or the FAV screen button on the artists or songs are available on one of the preset screen buttons top bar.
Page 184 7-10 Infotainment System SiriusXM Categories SiriusXM Messages No CAT Info: No category information is available at this time SiriusXM stations are organized in XL (Explicit Language on this station. categories. Channels): These stations, or any No Information: No text or others, can be blocked by request, Adding or Removing SiriusXM informational messages are...
Page 185: Radio Reception
Infotainment System 7-11 XM Not Available: If this message cause static interference in the does not clear within a short period radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off The range for most AM stations is of time, the receiver could have a if this happens.
Page 186: Audio Players
7-12 Infotainment System Audio Players difficulty in loading and ejecting. damaged or improperly loaded, If these problems occur, check the there is an error and the disc disc for damage or try a known ejects. CD Player good disc. The disc automatically plays once The player can be used for CD, To avoid damage to the CD player: loaded.
Page 187: Mp3
Infotainment System 7-13 Use the following controls to play Error Messages the disc: If Disc Error displays and/or the disc Playing an MP3 CD SEEK: comes out, it could be for one of the To play an MP3 CD, follow the same following reasons: Press to seek to the beginning of instructions as Playing an...
Page 188 7-14 Infotainment System The Artist/Album/Song Titles/ by the artist. There might be a delay Genre information requires a CD before the list displays. Select a to be fully scanned before the song from the list to begin playback. music navigator works with Genres: Press to view the genres.
Page 189 Infotainment System 7-15 Root Directory present in the ID3 tag, the radio displays the file name as the The root directory is treated as a track name. folder. All files contained directly under the root directory are Preprogrammed Playlists accessed prior to any root directory The radio recognizes folders.
Page 190 7-16 Infotainment System Press the Playlist screen button Press the Artist screen button Select an album from the Albums displayed on the Root Folder menu. displayed on the Root Folder menu. menu to display a list of songs. The Playlist menu displays. The Artist menu displays.
Page 191: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-17 Composers Select the Album to display a list of To use an auxiliary input device, songs. Select the desired song for connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to playback. the radio's front auxiliary input jack. Press SRCE to select the device. Auxiliary Devices Using the USB Port The vehicle may have a 3.5 mm...
Page 192: Rear Seat Infotainment
7-18 Infotainment System Not all iPods and USB drives are Rear Seat The RSA functions operate even compatible with the USB port. when the main radio is off. The front Infotainment audio system displays when the Make sure the iPod has the latest ®...
Page 193 Infotainment System 7-19 function is inactive, with some Press and hold until the radios, if the front seat passengers display flashes to tune to an are listening to the radio. individual station. The display stops flashing after the buttons have not When a CD or DVD audio disc is been pushed for more than playing, press PROG to go to the...
Page 194: Rear Audio Controller (Rac)
7-20 Infotainment System Rear Audio previous or to the next track or Phone chapter while sourced to a CD or Controller (RAC) DVD slot. Bluetooth SRCE (Source): Press this button For vehicles equipped with to switch between the radio (AM, Bluetooth capability, the system can FM), SiriusXM (if equipped), CD, interact with many cell phones,...
Page 195 Infotainment System 7-21 Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. A Bluetooth system can use a When to Speak: A short tone The system may not work with Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a sounds after the system responds all cell phones. See Pairing in Hands-Free Profile to make and indicating when it is waiting for a this section for more information.
Page 196 7-22 Infotainment System The pairing process is disabled 3. Say Pair. The system responds (Push To Talk): Press to when the vehicle is moving. with instructions and a four-digit answer incoming calls, confirm Personal Identification Number Pairing only needs to be system information, and start (PIN).
Page 197 Infotainment System 7-23 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 30 paired to it.
Page 198 7-24 Infotainment System 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 199 Infotainment System 7-25 Digit Dial: This command allows a Using the Digit Dial Command Once connected, the person called phone number to be dialed by will be heard through the audio The digit dial command allows a entering the digits one at a time. speakers.
Page 200 7-26 Infotainment System Call Waiting 3. Use the dial or call command to The cell phone must be paired and dial the number of the third party connected with the Bluetooth Call waiting must be supported on to be called. system before a call can be the cell phone and enabled by the transferred.
Page 201 Infotainment System 7-27 Voice Pass-Thru use this feature when calling a Other Information menu-driven phone system. ® Voice pass-thru allows access to the The Bluetooth word mark and Account numbers can also be ® voice recognition commands on the logos are owned by the Bluetooth stored for use.
Page 202: Settings
7-28 Infotainment System Settings Favorite Pages: Press to select the number of favorite pages Press Settings on the Home Page displayed on the screen. The choice to adjust features and preferences, is 1 6 pages. such as Time, Date, Bluetooth Display Settings: Press to adjust Device List, Voice Recognition, the screen settings.
Page 203 Infotainment System 7-29 Startup Volume: Press to set the Set Date: The Radio Settings are: maximum volume level for startup Press the up or down arrows to Phone Settings that will be used even if a higher increase or decrease the Month, volume had been set when the radio See Bluetooth on page 7 20 in the Day, and Year settings.
Page 204: Trademarks And License Agreements
7-30 Infotainment System Trademarks and License Agreements Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of An image appears on the system s Dolby Laboratories. screen so that the driver can check Manufactured under license under the surroundings for safety.
Page 205: Air Vents
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with Climate Control Systems this system. Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-4 Rear Climate Control System .
Page 206 Climate Controls Temperature Control: Turn automatically selects outside air. (Air Conditioning): Press to clockwise or counterclockwise to Recirculation cannot be selected turn the air conditioning system on increase or decrease the while in floor mode. or off. An indicator light comes on temperature of the air flowing from when A/C is on.
Page 207 Climate Controls Using recirculation for long periods these modes, the indicator flashes turning off. The defogger will also of time could cause the air inside three times and turns off. The air turn off when the engine is the vehicle to become too dry. To conditioning also comes on when turned off.
Page 208: 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 controls are adjusted, the this system. climate control display shows that function along with the inside temperature setting.
Page 209 Climate Controls To use automatic mode: 2. Set the temperature for the Temperature Control driver and passenger. 1. Press the AUTO button. The driver and passenger side To find a comfortable setting, temperature controls are used to When AUTO is selected, the adjust the temperature of the air start with a 22°C (73°F) current temperature(s) is...
Page 210 Climate Controls SYNC (Synchronized Changing the air delivery mode runs the air conditioning compressor Temperature): Press to set the while in automatic control places the unless the outside temperature is passenger temperature to match the system into manual control. The air less than 4°C (40°F).
Page 211 Climate Controls turns off to show that the A/C mode This mode recirculates and helps to (Rear Window Defogger): is not available. If the A/C is on and quickly cool the air inside the Press to turn the rear window the outside temperature drops vehicle.
Page 212 Climate Controls Sensors air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle. The solar sensor in the defrost grille Any cover on the front of the vehicle in the middle of the instrument could cause a false reading in the panel, monitors the solar heat.
Page 213: Rear Climate Control System
Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls. It comes on when any rear control is adjusted. Fan Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Page 214 8-10 Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (with Rear Seat Audio) Sync Mode: This mode matches the rear climate control to the front climate control settings. It comes on when REAR is pressed. Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls.
Page 215: Air Vents
Climate Controls 8-11 Keep the path under all seats Air Vents (Vent): Air is directed through clear of objects to help circulate the overhead outlets. the air inside the vehicle more Use the slider switch in the center of (Bi-Level): Air is directed effectively.
Page 216: Maintenance
8-12 Climate Controls Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air and inside air when in recirculation mode. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Maintenance Schedule on 2.
Page 217 Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park ... . 9-18 Object Detection Systems Shifting out of Park ..9-19 Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-31 Operating Parking over Things Side Blind Zone...
Page 218: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Driving Information WARNING passenger to handle potential distractions. Distracted Driving Taking your eyes off the road too Become familiar with vehicle long or too often could cause a Distraction comes in many forms features before driving, such as crash resulting in injury or death.
Page 219: Drunk Driving
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle If the engine ever stops while the between you and the driver in vehicle is being driven, brake Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. normally but do not pump the are important factors in helping to brakes.
Page 220: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating If the vehicle seems harder to steer Curve Tips Off-Road Recovery than normal when parking or driving Take curves at a reasonable slowly, there may be a problem with speed. the system. You will still have power Reduce speed before entering a steering, but steering will be stiffer than normal at slow speeds.
Page 221: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating 3. Turn the steering wheel to go If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help straight down the roadway. these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid. Ease your foot off the Loss of Control Driving on Wet Roads accelerator pedal and steer the way you want the vehicle to go.
Page 222: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating Other Rainy Weather Tips Other driving tips include: WARNING (Continued) Keep the vehicle well ventilated. Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: Flowing or rushing water creates Keep the interior strong forces. Driving through temperature cool. Allow extra following distance.
Page 223: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Wet ice can occur at about 0°C WARNING WARNING (Continued) (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even less traction. If you do not shift down, the crash. Always have the engine Avoid driving on wet ice or in brakes could get so hot that they running and the vehicle in gear freezing rain until roads can be...
Page 224 Driving and Operating shaded areas. The surface of a WARNING WARNING (Continued) curve or an overpass can remain icy when the surrounding roads are Fully open the air outlets on Snow can trap engine exhaust clear. Avoid sudden steering or under the instrument under the vehicle.
Page 225: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating If it takes some time for help to might need to be towed out. If the WARNING (Continued) arrive, now and then when you run vehicle does need to be towed out, the engine, push the accelerator see Towing the Vehicle on engine compartment fire or other pedal slightly so the engine runs...
Page 226 9-10 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information The Tire and Loading WARNING Label Information label also shows the size of the original equipment Do not load the vehicle any tires (3) and the recommended heavier than the Gross cold tire inflation pressures (4). Vehicle Weight Rating For more information on tires (GVWR), or either the...
Page 227 Driving and Operating 9-11 Steps for Determining Correct and luggage load capacity is Load Limit 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). Locate the statement The combined weight of Determine the combined occupants and cargo should weight of luggage and cargo never exceed XXX kg or being loaded on the vehicle.
Page 228 9-12 Driving and Operating seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
Page 229 Driving and Operating 9-13 GVWR includes the weight of WARNING (Continued) WARNING the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. (GVWR), or either the Things you put inside the maximum front or rear Gross vehicle can strike and injure The Certification/Tire label also Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 230: Starting And Operating
9-14 Driving and Operating Avoid making hard stops for Starting and Ignition Positions the first 322 km (200 mi) or Operating so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with New Vehicle Break-In new linings can mean Notice: The vehicle does not premature wear and earlier...
Page 231 Driving and Operating 9-15 and turn it only with your hand. Do not turn the engine off when the 4. Set the parking brake. See If the key cannot be turned by vehicle is moving. This will cause a Parking Brake on page 9 26. hand, see your dealer.
Page 232: Starting The Engine
9-16 Driving and Operating Key Lock Release covered by the vehicle warranty. (ON/RUN): This position can be See Add-On Electrical Equipment used to operate the electrical The vehicle has an electronic key on page 9 50. accessories and to display some lock release system.
Page 233: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-17 after 15 seconds to prevent 15 seconds between each try, to Engine Heater cranking motor damage. To allow the cranking motor to cool The engine coolant heater can prevent gear damage, this down. When the engine starts, provide easier starting and better system also prevents cranking if let go of the key and accelerator.
Page 234: 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 the grounded 110-volt AC outlet. remain plugged in depends on key is in the ON/RUN or ACC/ several factors.
Page 235: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-19 Leaving the Vehicle with the If you have to leave the vehicle with If torque lock does occur, your the engine running, be sure the vehicle may need to be pushed Engine Running vehicle is in P (Park) and the uphill by another vehicle to relieve parking brake is firmly set before the parking pawl pressure, so you...
Page 236: That Burn
9-20 Driving and Operating If the vehicle has an uncharged Parking over Things Engine Exhaust battery or a battery with low voltage, That Burn try charging or jump starting the WARNING battery. See Jump Starting on WARNING page 10 68 for more information. Engine exhaust contains carbon To shift out of P (Park): monoxide (CO) which cannot be...
Page 237: Running The Vehicle While
Driving and Operating 9-21 Running the Vehicle Automatic WARNING (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not running, follow the proper steps to completely sealed.
Page 238 9-22 Driving and Operating then press the button on the back of the vehicle is already moving, use WARNING the shift lever before shifting from N (Neutral) only. Also, use P (Park). If you cannot shift out of N (Neutral) when the vehicle is It is dangerous to get out of the P (Park), ease pressure on the shift being towed.
Page 239: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-23 D (Drive): This position is for and performance. Use the brake to normal driving. It provides the best hold the vehicle on a hill. Do not use fuel economy. If you need more the accelerator pedal. power for passing, and you are: L (Low): This position gives you Going less than 56 km/h...
Page 240: Tow/Haul Mode
9-24 Driving and Operating highest gear that the transmission While using the ERS, cruise control Automatic Engine Grade will be allowed to operate in. This and the Tow/Haul mode can be Braking means that all gears below that used. See Tow/Haul Mode following. Automatic Engine Grade Braking number are available.
Page 241: Drive Systems
Driving and Operating 9-25 Drive Systems Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels Vehicles with this feature transfer are slowing down.
Page 242: Parking Brake
9-26 Driving and Operating suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake Notice: Driving with the parking leave enough room up ahead to brake on can overheat the brake stop, even with ABS. system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system Using ABS parts.
Page 243: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating 9-27 Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems This vehicle has a brake assist This vehicle has an HSA feature, ® StabiliTrak System feature designed to assist the driver which may be useful when the in stopping or decreasing vehicle vehicle is stopped on a grade.
Page 244 9-28 Driving and Operating SERVICE STABILITRAK, the system. See Traction Control StabiliTrak light will come on and Operation following for more stay and four chimes are heard. information. If these conditions are observed, When the traction control system turn the vehicle off, wait has been turned off, system noises 15 seconds, and then turn it back may be heard and felt as a result of...
Page 245: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating 9-29 The traction control system is wheel(s) excessively while these Cruise Control enabled automatically when the lights and messages are With cruise control, a speed of vehicle is started. It will activate and displayed. about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can the StabiliTrak light will flash if it The traction control system may be maintained without keeping your...
Page 246 9-30 Driving and Operating Resuming a Set Speed (Cancel): Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the If the cruise control is set at a set speed from memory. desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is Setting Cruise Control disengaged without erasing the set If the cruise button is on when not in...
Page 247: Object Detection Systems
Driving and Operating 9-31 Reducing Speed While Using you might have to step on the Object Detection Cruise Control accelerator pedal to maintain the Systems vehicle speed. When going If the cruise control system is downhill, you might have to brake or already activated: shift to a lower gear to keep the Ultrasonic Parking Assist...
Page 248 9-32 Driving and Operating must also be within 2.5 m (8 ft) from PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE WARNING (Continued) the rear bumper. This detection OWNERS MANUAL: This distance may be less during warmer message can occur under the prevent injury, death, or vehicle or humid weather.
Page 249: Side Blind Zone
Driving and Operating 9-33 A tow bar is attached to the (11 ft). This zone starts at each side WARNING (Continued) vehicle. mirror and goes back approximately 5.0 m (16 ft). The height of the zone The bumper is damaged. Take use proper care when changing is approximately between the vehicle to your dealer to...
Page 250 9-34 Driving and Operating disabled through the Driver covered with mud, dirt, snow, ice, Information Center (DIC). See Driver slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For Information Center (DIC) on cleaning instructions, see Washing page 5 23. If SBZA is disabled by the Vehicle under Exterior Care on the driver, the SBZA mirror displays page 10 75.
Page 251: Rear Vision
Driving and Operating 9-35 SBZA Error Messages remain on after continued driving, WARNING (Continued) the system needs service. Take the The following messages may vehicle to your dealer. appear in the DIC: or under the vehicle. Perceived FCC Information distances may be different from SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT actual distances.
Page 252 9-36 Driving and Operating Turning the Rear Vision Camera Symbols Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System On or Off The RVC system may have a On vehicles with RCTA, a red To turn the rear vision camera feature that lets the driver view warning triangle with an arrow may system on or off: symbols on the RVC screen while...
Page 253 Driving and Operating 9-37 Rear Vision Camera Location When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The camera is located above the license plate. The rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a The area displayed by the camera is clear image if: limited and does not display objects that are close to either corner or...
Page 254: Recommended Fuel
9-38 Driving and Operating The back of the vehicle is in an Fuel accident. The position and mounting angle of the camera Use of the recommended fuel is an can change or the camera can important part of the proper be affected.
Page 255: Gasoline Specifications
Driving and Operating 9-39 Prohibited Fuels Some gasolines that are not California Fuel reformulated for low emissions can Requirements Gasolines containing oxygenates, contain an octane-enhancing such as ethers and ethanol, as well additive called If the vehicle is certified to meet as reformulated gasolines are methylcyclopentadienyl manganese California Emissions Standards, it is...
Page 256: Fuels In Foreign Countries
9-40 Driving and Operating Fuels in Foreign Environmental Protection Agency Gasolines containing oxygenates, regulations. To help keep fuel such as ethers and ethanol, and Countries injectors and intake valves clean reformulated gasolines might be and avoid problems due to dirty available in your area.
Page 257: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating 9-41 fuel contains MMT. We recommend WARNING (Continued) against the use of such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce Do not leave the fuel pump spark plug life and affect emission unattended. control system performance. The malfunction indicator lamp might Do not reenter the vehicle turn on.
Page 258: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-42 Driving and Operating When replacing the fuel cap, turn it tank and emissions system. See WARNING (Continued) clockwise until it clicks. Make sure Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the cap is fully installed. The page 5 16. Place the nozzle inside the fill diagnostic system can determine if opening of the container Filling a Portable Fuel...
Page 259: Towing General Towing
Driving and Operating 9-43 Do not tow a trailer during the Towing WARNING (Continued) first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent damage to the engine, axle or General Towing Do not drive with the liftgate, other parts. trunk/hatch, or rear-most Information Then, during the first 800 km window open.
Page 260 9-44 Driving and Operating Before starting, check all trailer hitch This can help to avoid situations When turning with a trailer, make parts and attachments, safety that require heavy braking and wider turns than normal so the chains, electrical connectors, lamps, sudden turns.
Page 261 Driving and Operating 9-45 transmission is not shifted down, the Parking on Hills 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then brakes might have to be used so apply the parking brake and shift much that they would get hot and no into P (Park).
Page 262: Trailer Towing
9-46 Driving and Operating Maintenance When Trailer Engine Cooling When Trailer Weight of the Trailer Towing Towing How heavy can a trailer safely be? The vehicle needs service more The cooling system may temporarily Speed, altitude, road grades, often when pulling a trailer. See the overheat during severe operating outside temperature, special Maintenance Schedule on...
Page 263 Driving and Operating 9-47 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) All-Wheel Drive 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 7,700 lbs (3 493 kg) All-Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package 5,200 lbs (2 359 kg)
Page 264: Towing Equipment
9-48 Driving and Operating If a weight-carrying hitch or a It is important that the vehicle does Towing Equipment weight-distributing hitch is being not exceed any of its ratings Hitches used, the trailer tongue (1) should GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Maximum weigh 10-15 percent of the total Trailer Rating or Tongue Weight.
Page 265 Driving and Operating 9-49 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 266: Conversions And Add-Ons
9-50 Driving and Operating *The fuse for this circuit is installed Electric Trailer Brake Control Conversions and in the underhood electrical center, Wiring Provisions Add-Ons but the wires are not connected. These wiring provisions for an They should be connected by your electric trailer brake controller are dealer or a qualified service center.
Page 267: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Overheated Engine Electrical System Protection High Voltage Devices and Operating Mode ... 10-17 Wiring ..... 10-27 Power Steering Fluid .
Page 268: General Information
10-2 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New General Information cause cancer and birth defects or Tires ..... . 10-51 other reproductive harm.
Page 269: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle Care 10-3 handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. aerodynamics, durability, and Before attempting to do your own electronic systems like antilock service work, see Servicing the Doing Your Own brakes, traction control, and stability Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on Service Work control.
Page 270: Hood
10-4 Vehicle Care Hood Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. To open the hood: Pull the hood down to close. Lower the hood until the lifting pressure of the strut is reduced. Then allow the hood to fall and latch into place under its own weight.
Page 271 Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview...
Page 272: Engine Cover
10-6 Vehicle Care 1. Remote Negative ( ) Terminal. 9. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of Engine Cover See Jump Starting on View). See Cooling System on page 10 68. page 10 12. 2. Engine Compartment Fuse 10. Engine Cover on page 10 6. Block on page 10 28.
Page 273: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-7 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine push it back in all the way. oil level at each fuel fill.
Page 274 10-8 Vehicle Care Notice: Do not add too much oil. Selecting the Right Engine Oil vehicle warranty. Check with your Oil levels above or below the dealer or service provider on Selecting the right engine oil acceptable operating range whether the oil is approved to the depends on both the proper oil shown on the dipstick are harmful dexos1 specification.
Page 275: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-9 Engine Oil Additives/Engine Used oil can be a threat to the necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE environment. If you change your OIL SOON message comes on. Oil Flushes own oil, be sure to drain all the oil Change the oil as soon as possible Do not add anything to the oil.
Page 276: Automatic Transmission
10-10 Vehicle Care How to Reset the Engine Oil engine oil life system has not Automatic Transmission been reset. Repeat the Life System Fluid procedure. Reset the system whenever the It is not necessary to check the If the vehicle has Driver Information engine oil is changed so that the transmission fluid level.
Page 277: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care 10-11 temperature. If you need to check To inspect or replace the engine air 5. Reverse Steps 1 4 to reinstall the transmission fluid level, please cleaner/filter: the housing cover and reconnect take the vehicle to your dealer. the electrical connector to the sensor.
Page 278: Cooling System
10-12 Vehicle Care Cooling System corrosion. In addition, the engine WARNING coolant could require changing The cooling system allows the sooner, at 50 000 km (30,000 mi) An electric engine cooling fan engine to maintain the correct or 24 months, whichever occurs under the hood can start up even working temperature.
Page 279 Vehicle Care 10-13 What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, coolant for the cooling system. drinkable water and DEX-COOL See Recommended Fluids and coolant. If using this mixture, Lubricants on page 11 12. WARNING nothing else needs to be added. Never dispose of engine coolant by This mixture: Adding only plain water or some...
Page 280 10-14 Vehicle Care the cooling system is cool before How to Add Coolant to the How to Add Coolant to the this is done. See Engine Recovery Tank Radiator Overheating on page 10 16. WARNING WARNING You can be burned if you spill Steam and scalding liquids from a coolant on hot engine parts.
Page 281 Vehicle Care 10-15 2. Remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn. 1. Detach the fasteners and lift off 5. Fill the coolant recovery tank to the panel that covers the the FULL COLD mark.
Page 282: Engine Overheating
10-16 Vehicle Care 8. If the coolant level inside the The vehicle may also display an warranty. See Overheated Engine radiator filler neck is low, add ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE Protection Operating Mode on more of the proper DEX-COOL ENGINE and ENGINE page 10 17 for information on coolant mixture through the filler OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE...
Page 283: Overheated Engine Protection
Vehicle Care 10-17 If the overheat warning is displayed If there is no sign of steam, idle the WARNING (Continued) with no sign of steam: engine for three minutes while parked. If the warning is still 1. Turn the air conditioning off. Stop the engine if it overheats, displayed, turn off the engine until it and get out of the vehicle until the...
Page 284: Power Steering Fluid
10-18 Vehicle Care Notice: After driving in the When to Check Power Steering The fluid level should be overheated engine protection somewhere between the MAX and Fluid operating mode, to avoid engine MIN line on the dipstick in room It is not necessary to regularly damage, allow the engine to cool temperature.
Page 285: Brakes
Vehicle Care 10-19 may fall below freezing, use a fluid Notice Brakes that has sufficient protection against When using concentrated This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc freezing. washer fluid, follow the brake pads have built-in wear manufacturer instructions for Adding Washer Fluid indicators that make a high-pitched adding water.
Page 286: Brake Fluid
10-20 Vehicle Care Some driving conditions or climates Replacing Brake System Parts Brake Fluid can cause a brake squeal when the The braking system on a vehicle is brakes are first applied or lightly complex. Its many parts have to be applied.
Page 287 Vehicle Care 10-21 A fluid leak in the brake When the brake fluid falls to a low Notice hydraulic system can also cause level, the brake warning light comes Using the wrong fluid can a low fluid level. Have the brake on.
Page 288: Battery
10-22 Vehicle Care Battery Infrequent Usage: Remove the 1. Before starting this check, be black, negative ( ) cable from the sure there is enough room Refer to the replacement number on battery to keep the battery from around the vehicle. the original battery label when a running down.
Page 289: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
Vehicle Care 10-23 Automatic Transmission 3. With the engine off, turn the Park Brake and P (Park) ignition on, but do not start the Shift Lock Control Mechanism Check engine. Without applying the Function Check regular brake, try to move the WARNING shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort.
Page 290: Wiper Blade Replacement
10-24 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) To replace the wiper blade 3. Install the new blade onto the mechanism's holding ability: assembly: arm connector and make sure With the engine running, shift to the tabs are fully set in the 1.
Page 291: Windshield Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-25 Windshield Replacement Headlamp Aiming The vehicle is equipped with an Headlamp aim has been preset and acoustic windshield. If you ever should need no further adjustment. have to have the windshield If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, replaced be sure to get an acoustic the headlamp aim may be affected.
Page 292: Bulb Replacement
10-26 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement Replacement Bulbs Bulb For the proper type of replacement Exterior Lamp Number bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 26. License Plate Lamp 194LL For any bulb changing procedure For replacement bulbs not listed not listed in this section, contact here, contact your dealer.
Page 293: Electrical System
Vehicle Care 10-27 Electrical System Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Overload An electrical overload may cause High Voltage Devices and the lamps to go on and off, or in The vehicle has fuses and circuit some cases to remain off. Have the Wiring breakers to protect against an headlamp wiring checked right away...
Page 294: Fuses And Circuit
10-28 Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the Breakers Fuse Block vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical The wiring circuits in your vehicle The underhood fuse block is in the component.
Page 295 Vehicle Care 10-29 Acadia with HID Lighting The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses Usage A/C CLTCH Air Conditioning Clutch ABS MTR Antilock Brake System (ABS) Motor Adaptive Forward Lighting System AIRBAG Airbag System AUX POWER Auxiliary Power...
Page 296 Signal RVC SNSR Regulated Voltage Control Sensor Headlamp Washer ODD COILS Odd Injector Coils (China)/Fog S/ROOF/ Sunroof PCM IGN Powertrain Control Lamps (GMC) SUNSHADE Module Ignition FSCM Fuel System SERVICE Service Repair PWR L/GATE Power Liftgate Control Module SPARE Spare...
Page 297 HDLP WASH Headlamp Washer Stop Lamps Stop Lamps TRLR Trailer Back-up BCK/UP Lamps (CHINA) (China)/Fog (China Only) (China Only) Lamps (GMC) TRLR BRK Trailer Brake TRLR Trailer Back-up LAMP (GMC) BCK/UP Lamps TRLR Trailer Parking HI BEAM High-Beam PRK LAMP...
Page 298 10-32 Vehicle Care Acadia with Halogen Lighting The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses Usage A/C CLTCH Air Conditioning Clutch ABS MTR Antilock Brake System (ABS) Motor AIRBAG Airbag System AUX POWER Auxiliary Power Auxiliary VAC PUMP Vacuum Pump...
Page 299 Vehicle Care 10-33 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage LT DRL Left Daytime RT TRLR Trailer Right EMISSION 1 Emission 1 Running Lamp STOP/TRN Stoplamp and Turn EMISSION 2 Emission 2 Signal LT PRK Left Parking Lamp EVEN COILS Even Injector Coils RVC SNSR Regulated Voltage LT TRLR...
Page 300: Block
10-34 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Fuses Usage Relays Usage Block TRLR PWR Trailer Power Ignition Main WPR/WSW Windshield Wiper/ LT TRLR Trailer Left Washer STOP/TRN Stoplamp and Turn Signal Lamp Relays Usage PRK LAMP Parking Lamp Air Conditioning PWR/TRN Powertrain CMPRSR Compressor Clutch...
Page 301 Vehicle Care 10-35 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage GMC NON HID = DRL/ Daytime Running Lo Beam LO BEAM Lamps Relay/Low Beam Headlamps GMC NON HID = Relay High Shutter DSPLY Display Chevy = Fog Lamps EMPTY Empty Buick China =...
Page 302 10-36 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Relays Usage Power Mirrors, Driver Side Power Liftgate Release PWR/SEAT Seat Relay PWR MODE Power Mode Passenger Side PWR/SEAT Power Seat Relay PWR MIR Power Mirrors PWR/WNDW Power Windows Radio Relay REAR WPR Rear Wiper PWR/ Power Steering RPA/...
Page 303: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care 10-37 Wheels and Tires Relays Usage WARNING (Continued) DRL/ Daytime Running Tires and a serious crash. See LO BEAM Lamps Relay (If Vehicle Load Limits on Equipped) Every new GM vehicle has page 9 9. high-quality tires made by a FOG LAMPS Fog Lamps Relay Underinflated tires pose leading tire manufacturer.
Page 304: All-Season Tires
10-38 Vehicle Care All-Season Tires Winter Tires WARNING (Continued) This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not originally Worn or old tires can all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter cause a crash. If the tread designed to provide good overall tires are designed for increased performance on most road surfaces...
Page 305: Summer Tires
Vehicle Care 10-39 Use only radial ply tires of the Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the same size, load range, and Tire Size illustration later in this Useful information about a tire is speed rating as the original section.
Page 306 10-40 Vehicle Care DOT Tire Date of (6) Uniform Tire Quality Manufacture The last four Grading (UTQG) Tire digits of the TIN indicate the tire manufacturers are required to manufactured date. The first two grade tires based on three digits represent the week (01 performance factors: treadwear, 52) and the last two digits, the traction, and temperature...
Page 307: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 10-41 spare tire, see Compact Spare For more information on tire Tire Designations Tire on page 10 67 and If a Tire pressure and inflation see Tire Tire Size Goes Flat on page 10 57. Pressure on page 10 45. The following is an example of a (3) Tire Identification Number (6) Tire Size...
Page 308: Tire Terminology And Definitions
10-42 Vehicle Care (3) Aspect Ratio A two-digit is certified to carry. The speed Belt A rubber coated layer of number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a cords between the plies and the height-to-width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load. tread.
Page 309 Vehicle Care 10-43 maximum capacity of fuel, oil, GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Maximum Load Rating and coolant, but without Rating for the rear axle. See load rating for a tire at the passengers and cargo. Vehicle Load Limits on maximum permissible inflation page 9 9.
Page 310 10-44 Vehicle Care model name molding that is Sidewall The portion of a tire tire's traction, temperature, and higher or deeper than the same between the tread and the bead. treadwear. Ratings are moldings on the other sidewall determined by tire Speed Rating of the tire.
Page 311: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-45 recommended inflation pressure. Overinflated tires, or tires that When to Check See Tire and Loading have too much air, can Check the tires once a month or Information Label under Vehicle result in: more. Do not forget the compact Load Limits on page 9 9.
Page 312: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-46 Vehicle Care pressure on the Tire and Each tire, including the spare tread life, and may affect the (if provided), should be checked vehicle's handling and stopping Loading Information label, no monthly when cold and inflated to ability. further adjustment is necessary. the inflation pressure recommended If the inflation pressure is low, Please note that the TPMS is not a...
Page 313: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 10-47 pressure as intended. TPMS Tire Pressure Monitor as soon as possible and inflate the malfunctions may occur for a variety tires to the recommended pressure Operation of reasons, including the installation shown on the tire loading of replacement or alternate tires or information label.
Page 314 10-48 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching A Tire and Loading Information label TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not shows the size of the original Message completed successfully after equipment tires and the correct The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires.
Page 315 Vehicle Care 10-49 Operating electronic devices or relearn tool, in the following order: 4. Start with the driver side being near facilities using radio driver side front tire, passenger side front tire. wave frequencies similar to the front tire, passenger side rear tire, 5.
Page 316: Tire Inspection
10-50 Vehicle Care The tread or sidewall is 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. inflation pressure, and check for cracked, cut, or snagged damaged tires or wheels. If the 10. Set all four tires to the deep enough to show cord or unusual wear continues after the recommended air pressure fabric.
Page 317: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care 10-51 Adjust the front and rear tires to When It Is Time for New WARNING (Continued) the recommended inflation Tires pressure on the Tire and off and cause an accident. When Factors such as maintenance, Loading Information label after changing a wheel, remove any temperatures, driving speeds, the tires have been rotated.
Page 318: Buying New Tires
10-52 Vehicle Care The rubber in tires ages over time. slow aging. This area should be free GM's exclusive TPC Spec This also applies to the spare tire, of grease, gasoline, or other system considers over a dozen if the vehicle has one, even if it is substances that can deteriorate critical specifications that impact never used.
Page 319 Vehicle Care 10-53 maintenance have been done, WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) all four tires should wear out at about the same time. See Tire Only your dealer or authorized A tire and/or wheel could fail Rotation on page 10 50. tire service center should suddenly and cause a crash.
Page 320: Different Size Tires And Wheels
10-54 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading Uniform Tire Quality WARNING Information label indicates the Grading original equipment tires on the If different sized wheels are used, Quality grades can be found vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits there may not be an acceptable where applicable on the tire on page 9 9.
Page 321 Vehicle Care 10-55 nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include or to some limited-production the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, tires.
Page 322: Wheel Alignment And Tire
10-56 Vehicle Care performance on the laboratory road, the tires and wheels might WARNING need to be rebalanced. See your test wheel than the minimum dealer for proper diagnosis. required by law. Warning: The Using the wrong replacement temperature grade for this tire is wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel Wheel Replacement established for a tire that is...
Page 323: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-57 Used Replacement Wheels If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blow out WARNING parts. The area damaged by the while driving, especially if the tires tire chains could cause loss of are maintained properly.
Page 324 10-58 Vehicle Care WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) 1. Set the parking brake firmly. Driving on a flat tire will cause changing a flat tire. If it is used for permanent damage to the tire. anything else, you or others could 2.
Page 325: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 10-59 When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), 4. Turn the jack on its side, with the use the following example as a bottom facing toward you. guide to assist in the placement of 5. Pull the jack straight out, bottom the wheel blocks (1).
Page 326 10-60 Vehicle Care Removing the Spare Tire 1. Open the storage compartment 5. Tilt the retainer and slip it door of the convenience through the wheel opening to The compact spare tire is located center (1) that is nearest the remove the spare tire from the under the vehicle, in front of the rear liftgate.
Page 327 Vehicle Care 10-61 2. If the vehicle has a wheel cover, loosen the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench. They will not come off. Then, using the flat end of the wheel wrench, pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off.
Page 328 10-62 Vehicle Care 6. Do not raise the vehicle yet. Put 7. Raise the vehicle by turning the the compact spare tire near you. wrench clockwise in the jack. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so that there is WARNING enough room for the spare tire to fit under the wheel well.
Page 329 Vehicle Care 10-63 11. Place the spare tire on the WARNING WARNING (Continued) wheel mounting surface. 12. Put the nuts on by hand by Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the using accessory locking wheel turning them clockwise until the parts to which it is fastened, can nuts.
Page 330 10-64 Vehicle Care Storing the Spare Tire WARNING WARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger The underbody-mounted spare compartment of the vehicle could tire needs to be stored with the cause injury. In a sudden stop or valve stem pointing down.
Page 331 Vehicle Care 10-65 4. When the compact spare tire is Storing the Flat Tire almost in the stored position, turn the tire so the valve is toward the rear of the vehicle. This position helps when checking the air pressure in the compact spare tire.
Page 332 10-66 Vehicle Care 3. Put the flat tire in the rear 7. Pull on the cable to make sure it Storing the Tools storage area with the valve stem is secure. pointing toward the rear of the vehicle. 4. Pull the cable (1) through the door striker (5), the center of the wheel (4), and the plastic spare tire heat shield (3), as shown.
Page 333: Compact Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 10-67 3. Turn the jack (3) on its side and Compact Spare Tire (50 mph). To conserve the tread of place down on the holding the spare tire, have the standard tire bracket. repaired or replaced as soon as WARNING convenient and return the spare tire 4.
Page 334: Jump Starting
10-68 Vehicle Care Performance of the All-Wheel Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps Drive (AWD) system will be could result in costly damage to For more information about the automatically reduced to protect the the vehicle that would not be vehicle battery, see Battery on system when using the compact covered by the warranty.
Page 335 Vehicle Care 10-69 2. Get the vehicles close enough turn off or unplug all accessories WARNING so the jumper cables can reach, on either vehicle when jump but be sure the vehicles are not starting the vehicle. Using a match near a battery can touching each other.
Page 336 10-70 Vehicle Care negative ( ) cable to the 7. Do not let the other end touch WARNING negative ( ) terminal on the dead metal. Connect it to the battery because this can cause positive (+) terminal of the good Fans or other moving engine sparks.
Page 337: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-71 Notice: If the jumper cables are Towing connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting Towing the Vehicle may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be Notice: Incorrectly towing a covered by the vehicle warranty. disabled vehicle may cause Always connect and remove the damage.
Page 338: Recreational Vehicle
10-72 Vehicle Care To tow the vehicle behind another Here are some important things to Dinghy Towing vehicle for recreational purposes, consider before recreational vehicle such as behind a motor home, see towing: Recreational Vehicle Towing What is the towing capacity of following.
Page 339 Vehicle Care 10-73 For vehicles being dinghy towed, passenger seat on the floor. 3. Shift the transmission to the vehicle should be run at the Also, remove the 50 amp BATT1 P (Park), turn the ignition to beginning of each day and at each fuse from the underhood fuse LOCK/OFF and remove the key RV fuel stop for about five minutes.
Page 340 10-74 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Dolly Towing 5. Remove the key from the ignition. Vehicles) (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Only) 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 7. Release the parking brake. Towing the Vehicle From the Rear All-wheel-drive vehicles must not be towed with two wheels on the To tow a front-wheel-drive vehicle ground.
Page 341: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-75 Appearance Care product usage, necessary safety precautions, and appropriate disposal of any vehicle care Exterior Care product. Locks Notice: Avoid using high-pressure washes closer than Locks are lubricated at the factory. 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the Use a de-icing agent only when vehicle.
Page 342 10-76 Vehicle Care repaired. Foreign materials such as that are made for a basecoat/ Windshield and Wiper Blades calcium chloride and other salts, ice clearcoat paint finish on the Clean the outside of the windshield melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle.
Page 343 Vehicle Care 10-77 clean cloth. See Recommended calcium, or sodium chloride. leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually Fluids and Lubricants on These chlorides are used on check constant velocity joints, page 11 12. roads for conditions such as ice rubber boots, and axle seals for and dust.
Page 344: Interior Care
10-78 Vehicle Care material to parts repaired or Interior Care remain on the surface being replaced to restore corrosion cleaned for extended periods To prevent dirt particle abrasions, protection. of time. regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Cleaners may contain solvents that Original manufacturer replacement Immediately remove any soils.
Page 345 Vehicle Care 10-79 Do not use laundry detergents or cleaners or aggressive cleaning Fabric/Carpet/Suede dishwashing soaps with may damage the rear window Start by vacuuming the surface degreasers. For liquid cleaners, defogger. using a soft brush attachment. If a use approximately 20 drops per Notice: Cleaning the windshield rotating brush attachment is being 3.78 L (1 gal) of water.
Page 346 10-80 Vehicle Care 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, and Other Plastic center. Fold the cleaning cloth to Radio Displays Surfaces a clean area frequently to For vehicles with high gloss...
Page 347: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-81 Do not use cleaners that increase Use the following guidelines for WARNING gloss, especially on the instrument proper floor mat usage. panel. Reflected glare can decrease The original equipment floor Do not bleach or dye safety belts. visibility through the windshield mats were designed for your It may severely weaken them.
Page 348 10-82 Vehicle Care Button Retainer 3. Make sure the floor mat is 3. Center the slot in the floor mat properly secured and verify that grommet with the knob on the Floor mats with a button-type it does not interfere with the floor and set into position.
Page 349: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil Maintenance Your vehicle is an important changes and tire rotations and investment. This section describes additional maintenance items like the required maintenance for the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper vehicle.
Page 350: 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. The Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services Additional Required Services service.
Page 351 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Check engine coolant level. See Visually inspect steering, for more than a year. The engine oil Engine Coolant on page 10 12. suspension, and chassis and filter must be changed at least components for damaged, loose, once a year and the oil life system Check windshield washer fluid or missing parts or signs of...
Page 352 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check ignition transmission lock. See Ignition Transmission Lock Check on page 10 23. Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10 23. Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding.
Page 353 Service and Maintenance 11-5...
Page 354 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Or every five years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. See Cooling System on Services Normal page 10 12. (1) Or every two years, whichever (6) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. More frequent comes first.
Page 355 Service and Maintenance 11-7...
Page 356: Services
11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Or every five years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. See Cooling System on Services Services Severe page 10 12. (1) Or every two years, whichever (6) Or every 10 years, whichever Severe Commercial Use comes first.
Page 357: 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 358 11-10 Service and Maintenance Hoses Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread or sidewall; or a bulge or Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control split in the tire. be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride.
Page 359 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Wheel Alignment Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance. provide a clear view. Signs that the alignment may Signs of wear include streaking, need to be adjusted include skipping across the windshield,...
Page 360: Lubricants, And Parts
11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10 7. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
Page 361: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Release Pawl Category LB or GC-LB. Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No.
Page 362: 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 363 Service and Maintenance 11-15 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 364 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 365: 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 366: 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 Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
Page 367 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3.6L V6 Engine Automatic 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in)
Page 368 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Page 369: Customer Information
Customer Information 13-1 Customer Roadside Assistance Program Reporting Safety Defects (Mexico) ....13-7 Reporting Safety Defects to Information Roadside Assistance the United States Program (U.S.
Page 370: Customer Information
1-800-263-3777 (English) or sure you are completely satisfied GMC. Normally, any concerns with 1-800-263-7854 (French). with the new vehicle. However, the sales transaction or the We encourage you to call the...
Page 371 Customer Information 13-3 40 days. If you do not agree with the STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning decision given in your case, you Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor may reject it and proceed with any not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), other venue for relief available...
Page 372 13-4 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction the good intentions of all parties STEP THREE involved, sometimes a Procedure (Mexico) If your case is not resolved in a misunderstanding may occur. reasonable amount of time by your dealer, please call the General If you have a problem that has not Motors Customer Assistance been satisfactorily handled through...
Page 373: Customer Assistance
Mexico the toll-free number for assistance. 1908 Colonel Sam Drive However, if a customer wishes to 01-800-466-0812 Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 write or e-mail GMC, the letter www.gmc.ca United States and Canada should be addressed to: 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-866-466-8191 United States and Puerto Rico...
Page 374: Online Owner Center
(Service History): View and who use Text Telephones gmcowner.ca printable dealer-recorded service (TTYs), GMC has TTY equipment records and self-recorded service Take a trip to the GMC Owner available at its Customer Assistance records. Centre: Center. Any TTY user can (Preferred Dealer...
Page 375: (U.s. And Canada)
For more information about the under the terms and conditions of renewal of this program at the end the program. The Roadside of its term, contact the GMC Assistance program is not part of, This program is available to Customer Assistance Center at...
Page 376 Roadside Assistance dealers. If the vehicle cannot be received program guidelines. If the costs by the nearest GMC dealer due exceed the amount authorized to scheduling conflicts, the vehicle will be taken to a safe place where it will remain for up...
Page 377 Customer Information 13-9 for these services, you must pay availability at the chosen Canada are at the owner's expense the difference at the time of destination. Restrictions apply and will be reimbursed by Roadside service. based on vehicle specifications. Assistance. If you are on the road, taxi Roadside Assistance will Services Not Included in Roadside...
Page 378: Mexico
Cost of fuel provided. Location of the vehicle GMC reserves the right to make any Routine vehicle repair costs are not Model, year, color, and license changes or discontinue the covered by the Roadside...
Page 379 5 years/(160 000 km) 100,000 mi the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. is given. Powertrain warranty period. GMC and General Motors of Items considered are hotel, Emergency Tow From a Public Canada Limited reserve the right to meals, and rental car.
Page 380: Canada)
13-12 Customer Information Services Not Included in General Motors of Canada Scheduling Service Limited requires Roadside Assistance Appointments (U.S. and pre-authorization, original Impound towing caused by Canada) detailed receipts, and a copy of violation of any laws. the repair orders. Once When the vehicle requires warranty authorization has been received, Legal fines.
Page 381: 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 382: Collision Damage Repair
13-14 Customer Information insurance coverage, credit card, etc. Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment parts You are responsible for fuel usage may also be used for repair. These (U.S. and Canada) 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 383 Customer Information 13-15 Limited Warranty, and any vehicle aftermarket collision parts. Some puts you in danger, or you are failure related to such parts is not insurance companies will not instructed to move it by a police covered by that warranty. specify aftermarket collision parts.
Page 384: Service Publications
13-16 Customer Information General description of the Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Publications damage to the other vehicle. but you must live with the repair. Ordering Information Depending on your policy limits, Choose a reputable repair facility your insurance company may that uses quality replacement parts.
Page 385: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information 13-17 In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Or write to: Reporting Safety Owner Manual, and Warranty Helm, Incorporated Defects Manual. Attention: Customer Service RETAIL SELL PRICE: 47911 Halyard Drive Reporting Safety Defects $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Plymouth, MI 48170 to the United States shipping fees.
Page 386: Government
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Motors of Canada Limited. Call (1-800-462-8782), or write: Washington, D.C. 20590 Transport Canada at GMC Customer Assistance Center 1-800-333-0510 or write to: You can also obtain other P.O. Box 33172 information about motor Transport Canada...
Page 387: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
Customer Information 13-19 Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to recorded by your vehicle only if a...
Page 388: Onstar
13-20 Customer Information if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar Terms and Conditions and GM vehicles does not use or record consent of the lessee; in response Privacy Statement on the OnStar personal information or link with any to an official request by police or website.
Page 389: Onstar Services
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Press Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands. OnStar Services Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency .
Page 390: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar Press the OnStar Emergency button OnStar Services automatic door locks, and can help to get a priority connection to an police locate the vehicle if it is Emergency Advisor available stolen. Emergency 24/7 to: Navigation With Automatic Crash Response, Get help for an emergency.
Page 391 OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands 2. Say Repeat. System responds Destination Download: Press with the last direction given, then During a Planned Route then request the Advisor to responds with OnStar ready, download directions to the Cancel Route then a tone. navigation system in the vehicle.
Page 392 14-4 OnStar Hands-Free Calling Retrieve My Number 4. Pick a name tag. System responds: About to store <name 1. Press . System responds: 1. Press . System responds: tag>. Does that sound OK? OnStar ready. OnStar ready. 5. Say Yes or say No to try 2.
Page 393 OnStar 14-5 OnStar Mobile App OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Download the OnStar RemoteLink Automatic Crash Response, Information mobile app to select Apple, Android Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, and BlackBerry devices to check Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service vehicle fuel level, oil life, or tire Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Press...
Page 394 14-6 OnStar OnStar services require a vehicle service such as hills, tall buildings, TTY Users electrical system, wireless service, tunnels, weather, electrical system OnStar has the ability to and GPS satellite technologies to be design and architecture of the communicate to the deaf, available and operating for features vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired...
Page 395 OnStar 14-7 In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar Personal Identification Potential Issues can use the last stored GPS Number (PIN) OnStar cannot perform Remote location to send to emergency Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle A PIN is needed to access some of responders.
Page 396 14-8 OnStar Vehicle and Power Issues cannot be assured. Third parties THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED may unlawfully intercept or access AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF OnStar services require a vehicle transmissions and private ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR electrical system, wireless service, communications without consent.
Page 397 OnStar 14-9 unzip: Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, materials provided with the Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, distribution. The sole exception This is version 2005-Feb-10 of the Rich Wales, Mike White to this condition is redistribution Info-ZIP copyright and license. The of a standard UnZipSFX binary definitive version of this document This software is provided as is,...
Page 398 14-10 OnStar Pocket UnZip, WiZ or MacZip without the explicit permission of Info-ZIP. Such altered versions are further prohibited from misrepresentative use of the Zip-Bugs or Info-ZIP e-mail addresses or of the Info-ZIP URL(s). 4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use the names Info-ZIP, Zip, UnZip, UnZipSFX, WiZ, Pocket UnZip, Pocket Zip,...
Page 399 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Assistance Program, What Will You See after an Roadside ....13-7, 13-10 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-29 Audio Controller, Modifications .
Page 400 INDEX Check Engine Light ....5-16 Battery ..... . . 10-22 Calibration .
Page 401 INDEX Connections Customer Assistance ..13-6 Diagnostics ® ® OnStar ..... .14-3 Offices .
Page 402 INDEX Driving (cont'd) Engine (cont'd) Coolant Temperature Vehicle Load Limits ... . 9-9 Features Wet Roads ....9-5 Gauge .
Page 403 INDEX Fuel ......9-38 Gauges Headlamps Additives .....9-40 Engine Coolant Aiming .
Page 404 INDEX Lights Airbag Readiness ... . .5-14 Ignition Positions ....9-14 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..10-39 Antilock Brake System Ignition Transmission Lock Lamps...
Page 405: For Children (Latch)
INDEX Loss of Control ....9-5 Messages (cont'd) Monitor System, Tire Fuel System ....5-35 Lower Anchors and Tethers Pressure .
Page 406 INDEX Older Children, Restraints ..3-37 Power Online Owner Center ..13-6 Door Locks ....2-7 Parade Dimming .
Page 407 INDEX Recommended Fluids and Retained Accessory Lubricants ....11-12 Power (RAP) ....9-18 Radio Frequency Records Ride Control Systems...
Page 408 i-10 INDEX Safety Defects Reporting Service Specifications and Canadian Government ..13-18 Accessories and Capacities ....12-2 General Motors .
Page 409 INDEX i-11 Symbols ......iv Tires (cont'd) Transportation Program, Sidewall Labeling ... 10-39 System Courtesy .
Page 410 i-12 INDEX Vehicle (cont'd) Wheels Security ..... . 2-11 Alignment and Tire Speed Messages ... . .5-41 Balance .

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