Page 1 2011 Buick Regal Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Instruments and Controls ..5-1 Manual Transmission .
Page 2 2011 Buick Regal Owner Manual Technical Data ....12-1 Vehicle Identification ..12-1 Vehicle Data ....12-2 Customer Information .
Page 3 For vehicles first sold in Canada, limited to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, substitute the name General Helm, Incorporated the BUICK Emblem, and REGAL Motors of Canada Limited for P.O.
Page 4: Index
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other back of the manual.
Page 5 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuel Gauge Here are some additional symbols : Fuses that may be found on the vehicle : Headlamp High/Low-Beam and what they mean. For more Changer information on the symbol, refer to the Index. : LATCH System Child Restraints : Airbag Readiness Light : Malfunction Indicator Lamp...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Interior Lighting ....1-9 Performance and Maintenance Exterior Lighting ... . . 1-10 Traction Control Windshield Wiper/Washer .
Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 9: Storage
In Brief A. Exterior Lamp Controls on Windshield Wiper/Washer on Q. Data Link Connector. See page 6 1. page 5 3. Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 13. Fog Lamps on page 6 4. Infotainment on page 7 1. R. Instrument Panel Fuse Block on Instrument Panel Illumination K.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive Remote Keyless Entry Press to unlock the driver door or (RKE) System all doors. Information Press to lock all doors. The RKE transmitter will work up to This section provides a brief 20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle. overview about some of the Lock and unlock feedback can be important features that may or may...
Page 11: Trunk Release
In Brief Door Locks Power Door Locks Windows The power door lock switches are To lock or unlock the door, use the located on the center of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) instrument panel. transmitter or the key from outside the vehicle, and the door lock knob : Press to unlock the doors.
Page 12 In Brief Seat Adjustment To adjust the seat position: Power Seats 1. Pull the handle (C) under the Manual Seats front of the seat cushion. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle. 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place.
Page 13: Heated Seats
In Brief To adjust a power seat, if equipped: Heated Seats Head Restraint Adjustment Move the seat forward or Heated Front Seats rearward by sliding the Do not drive until the head restraints control (A) forward or rearward. for all occupants are installed and Raise or lower the front or rear adjusted properly.
Page 14: Sensing System For Passenger Airbag
In Brief Safety Belts Sensing System for Mirror Adjustment Passenger Airbag Exterior Mirrors The passenger sensing system turns off the right front passenger frontal airbag and the seat mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags and Refer to the following sections for roof rail airbags are not affected by important information on how to use the passenger sensing system.
Page 15 In Brief Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Interior Lighting Adjustment The vehicle has an automatic Dome Lamps dimming inside rearview mirror. The interior lamps control located in Automatic dimming reduces the the overhead console controls both glare from the headlamps of the the front and rear interior lamps.
Page 16 1-10 In Brief Exterior Lighting In Canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate once the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). AUTO: Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. The current status of the AUTO system is displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) display.
Page 17 In Brief 1-11 Windshield Wiper/Washer : Use to turn the windshield wipers off. : For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. Windshield Washer Pull the windshield wiper lever to spray windshield washer fluid and The windshield wiper lever is on the activate the wipers.
Page 18: Climate Controls
1-12 In Brief Climate Controls Transmission The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Automatic Transmission these systems. P: Park A. Air Conditioning G. Recirculation R: Reverse B. Driver and Passenger H. Fan Controls N: Neutral Temperature Controls AUTO (Automatic Mode) D: Drive...
Page 19: Vehicle Features
In Brief 1-13 Manual Mode Vehicle Features Storing a Favorite Station Move the selector lever from Stations from all bands can be D (Drive) to the left. Press the shift Radio(s) stored in the favorite lists in any lever forward (+) to upshift or order.
Page 20: Portable Audio Devices
1-14 In Brief Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices 4. Press the knob to select the next number. Vehicles with an XM Satellite This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm 5. To save the time and return to Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB the Time Settings menu, press Radio subscription can receive XM...
Page 21 In Brief 1-15 ® Bluetooth Steering Wheel Controls : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again ® The Bluetooth system allows users to turn the sound on. For vehicles with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, to make and receive hands-free press to reject an incoming call, calls using the vehicle audio...
Page 22: Cruise Control
1-16 In Brief Cruise Control SET/ : Move the thumbwheel Driver Information down to set a speed or to make the Center (DIC) vehicle decelerate. The DIC display is located in the See Cruise Control on page 9 40. center of the instrument panel cluster.
Page 23: Vehicle Personalization
In Brief 1-17 Vehicle Personalization Ultrasonic Parking Assist Power Outlets Some vehicle features can be Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist The accessory power outlets programmed by using the audio (URPA) uses sensors on the rear can be used to plug in electrical system controls.
Page 24: Maintenance
1-18 In Brief Sunroof To automatically open or close the Performance and sunroof with the safety function Maintenance enabled, firmly press the open or close sunroof switch (A) to the second detent position and release. Traction Control To stop the movement, press the System (TCS) switch once more.
Page 25 In Brief 1-19 Electronic Stability Tire Pressure Monitor During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear Control (ESC) This vehicle may have a Tire when the vehicle is first started and Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). then turn off. This may be an early The vehicle may have a vehicle indicator that the tire pressures are Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Page 26: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
1-20 In Brief When road and weather Engine Oil Life System Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) conditions are appropriate, The engine oil life system calculates Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge use cruise control. engine oil life based on vehicle use and a yellow fuel cap can use either Always follow posted speed and displays the CHANGE ENGINE...
Page 27: Roadside Assistance Program
Canada: 1-800-268-6800 and more. How OnStar Service Works As the owner of a new Buick, you Sign up today at: are automatically enrolled in the : Push this blue button to www.buickownercenter.com Roadside Assistance program.
Page 28 1-22 In Brief Automatic Crash Response, OnStar service is subject to the Service involving location Emergency Services, Crisis OnStar Terms and Conditions information about the vehicle Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, included in the OnStar Glove can t work unless GPS signals Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Box Kit.
Page 29 In Brief 1-23 If you try to add, connect, or modify OnStar Steering Wheel Your Responsibility any equipment or software in the Controls Increase the volume of the radio vehicle, OnStar service may not if the OnStar Advisor cannot be This vehicle may have a work.
Page 30 1-24 In Brief NOTES...
Page 31: Table Of Contents
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Vehicle Security Windows Vehicle Security ....2-8 Windows ..... 2-11 Windows Anti-Theft Alarm System .
Page 32: Keys And Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls The key that is part of the Remote Press the button on the RKE or even make the vehicle move.
Page 33: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry indicate locking; see Remote Lock Feedback under Vehicle (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation Personalization on page 5 32. See Radio Frequency Statement on The RKE transmitter will work up to The fuel door will be locked when page 13 16 for information 20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle.
Page 34 Keys, Doors and Windows For more information see Remote Programming Transmitters to Door Locks Unlock Light Feedback under the Vehicle Vehicle Personalization on WARNING Only RKE transmitters programmed page 5 32. Pressing may also to this vehicle will work. If a disarm the theft-deterrent system.
Page 35: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors and Windows To unlock or lock the fuel door, use Power Door Locks WARNING (Continued) the RKE transmitter or the door lock switch from the inside. Young children who get into From inside the vehicle with the unlocked vehicles may be doors locked, pull once on the door unable to get out.
Page 36 Keys, Doors and Windows Safety Locks Power Safety Locks Manual Safety Locks The vehicle may have power safety locks or manual safety locks. Power safety locks will lock the rear windows and not allow the rear doors to be opened from the inside. Manual safety locks do not allow the rear doors to be opened from the inside.
Page 37 Keys, Doors and Windows Doors Trunk Release WARNING (Continued) Trunk If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: WARNING Close all of the windows. Exhaust gases can enter the Fully open the air outlets on vehicle if it is driven with the or under the instrument liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with panel.
Page 38: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors and Windows Remote Trunk Release Vehicle Security To open the trunk, press on the This vehicle has theft-deterrent Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) features; however, they do not make transmitter. it impossible to steal. Emergency Trunk Release Anti-Theft Alarm System Handle This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm Do not use the...
Page 39: Immobilizer Operation
Keys, Doors and Windows Disarming the System Immobilizer Operation When trying to start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when This vehicle has a passive To disarm the system press the ignition is turned on. theft-deterrent system. the RKE transmitter. If the engine does not start and the The system does not have to be Turning off the System Alarm...
Page 40: Exterior Mirrors
2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Manual Foldaway Mirrors Convex Mirrors The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. These mirrors can be folded WARNING inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car A convex mirror can make things, wash.
Page 41: Interior Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 Interior Mirrors Windows Automatic Dimming WARNING Rearview Mirror Leaving children, helpless adults, The vehicle has an automatic or pets in a vehicle with the dimming inside rearview mirror. windows closed is dangerous. Automatic dimming reduces the They can be overcome by the glare from the headlamps of the extreme heat and suffer...
Page 42: Power Windows
2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Windows The switches work when the ignition Rear Window Lockout with is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, Power Safety Locks or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 22. Express Window Operation Windows with an express-up or down feature allow the front windows to be lowered or raised...
Page 43 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 the driver window switches when To program each front window, Press to disable the rear window the lockout feature is active. follow these steps: controls. The light on the button To restore power to the rear comes on indicating the feature is in 1.
Page 44: Sun Visors
2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Sun Visors Roof See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 22 for more information. Sunroof To open or close the sunroof, press the open or close sunroof switch (A) to the first detent position. To express open or close the sunroof with the safety function enabled, press the open or close...
Page 45 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 The sunroof glass panel cannot be Sunshade To initialize the sunroof: opened or closed if the vehicle has The sunshade is manually operated. 1. Press the close sunroof switch an electrical failure. Close or open the sunshade by to the first detent position.
Page 46 2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows NOTES...
Page 47 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belts What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ..... 3-35 Safety Belts ....3-11 Restraints How Does an Airbag How to Wear Safety Belts...
Page 48 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Head Restraints WARNING Older Children ....3-45 The vehicle's front seats have Infants and Young With head restraints that are not adjustable head restraints in the Children .
Page 49: Seats And
Seats and Restraints Front Seat Rear Seat Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's To raise or lower the head restraint, Pull the head restraint up to raise it. head.
Page 50 Seats and Restraints Push down on the head restraint Front Seats WARNING (Continued) after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. Seat Adjustment vehicle is moving. The sudden If you are installing a child restraint movement could startle and Seat Position in the rear seat, see Securing a...
Page 51 Seats and Restraints Height Adjustment Power Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment Press and hold the top or bottom of To adjust a power seat: To adjust the lumbar support: the switch to raise or lower the seat. Move the seat forward or Press and hold the front or rear Release the switch when the rearward by sliding the control...
Page 52 Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) WARNING WARNING For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the If either seatback is not locked, it Sitting in a reclined position when seatback upright. Then sit well could move forward in a sudden the vehicle is in motion can be back in the seat and wear the...
Page 53 Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to the upright Power Reclining Seatbacks position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 54 Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats Press to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Indicator lights on the WARNING climate control display show the current setting. If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the Press the button once for the seat heater may cause burns highest setting.
Page 55 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats To fold the seatback down: Folding the Seatback Either side of the seatback can be folded down for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts.
Page 56: Pass-Through Door
3-10 Seats and Restraints Raising the Seatback To raise a seatback: Rear Seat Pass-Through Door 1. Lift the seatback up and push it WARNING rearward to lock it in place. Make sure the safety belt is in If either seatback is not locked, it the retainer clip and is not could move forward in a sudden twisted or caught in the...
Page 57 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Safety Belts In most states and in all Canadian WARNING provinces, the law requires wearing This section of the manual safety belts. Here is why: It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts You never know if you will be in a in a cargo area, inside or outside properly.
Page 58 3-12 Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. Take the simplest vehicle.
Page 59 Seats and Restraints 3-13 The person keeps going until or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! stopped by something. In a real With safety belts, you slow down vehicle, it could be the windshield... as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop.
Page 60 3-14 Seats and Restraints Questions and Answers Q: If my vehicle has airbags, Q: If I am a good driver, and I why should I have to wear never drive far from home, About Safety Belts safety belts? why should I wear safety Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle belts? A: Airbags are supplemental...
Page 61: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-15 How to Wear Safety Belts First, before you or your applies force to the strong pelvic passenger(s) wear a safety belt, bones and you would be less likely Properly there is important information you to slide under the lap belt. If you slid should know.
Page 62 3-16 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 63 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the You can be seriously injured if lap belt is too loose. In a crash, the belt is buckled in the wrong you could slide under the lap belt place like this.
Page 64 3-18 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured if the belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt.
Page 65 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured if You can be seriously injured by you wear the shoulder belt under not wearing the lap-shoulder belt your arm. In a crash, your body properly.
Page 66: Lap-Shoulder Belt
3-20 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Lap-Shoulder Belt WARNING All seating positions in the vehicle You can be seriously injured by a have a lap-shoulder belt. twisted belt. In a crash, you would The following instructions explain not have the full width of the belt how to wear a lap-shoulder belt to spread impact forces.
Page 67 Seats and Restraints 3-21 The lap-shoulder belt may lock if Pull up on the latch plate to you pull the belt across you very make sure it is secure. If the belt quickly. If this happens, let the is not long enough, see Safety belt go back slightly to unlock it.
Page 68: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
3-22 Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort Adjustable Safety Belt Comfort Guide Guides This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard Rear shoulder belt comfort guides occupants. Although the safety belt may provide added safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they comfort for older children who have are part of the safety belt assembly.
Page 70 3-24 Seats and Restraints To install the adjustable safety belt comfort guide to the seatback and the safety belt: 2. Attach the adjustable comfort 3. Place the guide over the belt, guide to the anchor loop by and insert the two edges of the threading the hook through belt into the slots of the guide.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-25 6. Adjust the guide so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper comfort guide adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.
Page 72 3-26 Seats and Restraints Sewn in Safety Belt Comfort To install a comfort guide to the Guide safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seat. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat.
Page 73: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3-27 Safety Belt Use During WARNING Pregnancy A safety belt that is not properly Safety belts work for everyone, worn may not provide the including pregnant women. Like all protection needed in a crash. The occupants, they are more likely to person wearing the belt could be be seriously injured if they do not seriously injured.
Page 74: Safety Belt Extender
3-28 Seats and Restraints The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder to protect the mother. When a safety light is working. See Safety Belt Now and then, check that the safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely Reminders on page 5 11 for more belt reminder light, safety belts,...
Page 75: Replacing Safety Belt
Seats and Restraints 3-29 Replacing Safety Belt See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System belt assemblies inspected or System Parts After a The vehicle has the following replaced. Crash airbags: New parts and repairs may be A frontal airbag for the driver. necessary even if the safety belt WARNING system was not being used at the...
Page 76 3-30 Seats and Restraints The vehicle may have the following With seat-mounted side impact Here are the most important things airbags: airbags, the word AIRBAG will to know about the airbag system: appear on the side of the seatback A seat-mounted side impact closest to the door.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-31 WARNING WARNING Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, faster than the blink of an eye. or very close to, any airbag Anyone who is up against, or very when it inflates can be seriously close to, any airbag when it injured or killed.
Page 78: Where Are The Airbags
3-32 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side Shown, Passenger Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, Side Similar Passenger Side Similar The seat-mounted side impact If the vehicle has second row The driver frontal airbag is in the airbags for the driver and right front seat mounted side impact airbags, middle of the steering wheel.
Page 79: When Should An Airbag Inflate
Seats and Restraints 3-33 When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate at WARNING different crash speeds. For Inflate? example: If something is between an Frontal airbags are designed to If the vehicle hits a stationary occupant and an airbag, the inflate in moderate to severe frontal object, the airbags could inflate airbag might not inflate properly...
Page 80 3-34 Seats and Restraints Thresholds can also vary with The vehicle has seat-mounted side In any particular crash, no one can specific vehicle design. impact and roof-rail airbags. See say whether an airbag should have Airbag System on page 3 29. inflated simply because of the Frontal airbags are not intended to Seat-mounted side impact and...
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-35 What Makes an Airbag How Does an Airbag Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement Inflate? Restrain? to safety belts. In a deployment event, the sensing In moderate to severe frontal or What Will You See After system sends an electrical signal near frontal collisions, even belted...
Page 82 3-36 Seats and Restraints The parts of the airbag that come WARNING (Continued) WARNING into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may A crash severe enough to inflate airbag inflates, then get fresh air be some smoke and dust coming the airbags may have also from the vents in the deflated...
Page 83: Passenger Sensing System
Seats and Restraints 3-37 The vehicle has a crash sensing In many crashes severe enough to Passenger Sensing and diagnostic module which inflate the airbag, windshields are System records information after a broken by vehicle deformation. crash. See Vehicle Data Additional windshield breakage may The vehicle has a passenger Recording and Privacy on...
Page 84 3-38 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system According to accident statistics, WARNING turns off the right front passenger children are safer when properly frontal airbag and seat mounted secured in a rear seat in the correct A child in a rear-facing child side impact airbag under certain child restraint for their weight restraint can be seriously injured...
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-39 The right front passenger seat is The passenger sensing system is WARNING (Continued) occupied by a smaller person, designed to turn off the right front such as a child who has passenger frontal airbag and Even if the passenger sensing outgrown child restraints.
Page 86: Child Restraints
3-40 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is If the On Indicator is Lit for a WARNING designed to turn on (may inflate) the Child Restraint right front passenger frontal airbag If the airbag readiness light ever If a child restraint has been installed and seat mounted side impact and the on indicator is lit: comes on and stays on, it means...
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-41 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an use the following steps to allow the restraint and restarting the system to detect that person and Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, enable the right front passenger turn the vehicle off.
Page 88 3-42 Seats and Restraints Additional Factors Affecting WARNING WARNING System Operation Safety belts help keep the Stowing of articles under the For up to 10 seconds after the passenger in position on the seat passenger seat or between the ignition is turned off and the during vehicle maneuvers and passenger seat cushion and battery is disconnected, an airbag...
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Adding Equipment to the system may not operate properly manual. See Customer if the original seat trim is Satisfaction Procedure on Airbag-Equipped Vehicle replaced with non-GM covers, page 13 1. upholstery, or trim, or with GM Q: Is there anything I might add Q: Because I have a disability, covers, upholstery, or trim...
Page 90 3-44 Seats and Restraints Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See Parts After a Crash The airbag system does not need your dealer for service. regularly scheduled maintenance or If the airbag readiness light stays on replacement.
Page 91: Older Children
Seats and Restraints 3-45 Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that Older Children return to the booster seat.
Page 92 3-46 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, WARNING (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child might also slide under the lap restraint system or infant restraint belt. The belt force would then be system secured in a rear seating applied right on the abdomen.
Page 93: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-47 Infants and Young Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs arms.
Page 94 3-48 Seats and Restraints For most basic types of child WARNING restraints, there are many different models available. When Never do this. purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in Children who are up against, a motor vehicle.
Page 95: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-49 Child Restraint Systems WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular need complete support. This is safety belt may not remain low on because an infant's neck is not the hip bones, as it should.
Page 96 3-50 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat...
Page 97: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 3-51 endangered in a crash if the child In some areas, Certified Child Where to Put the restraint is not properly secured in Passenger Safety Technicians Restraint the vehicle. (CPSTs) are available to inspect and demonstrate how to correctly According to accident statistics, When securing an add-on child use and install child restraints.
Page 98 3-52 Seats and Restraints A label on your sun visor says, Child restraints and booster seats WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat in vary considerably in size, and some the front. This is because the risk to may fit in certain seating positions deploy under some unusual the rear-facing child is so great if the better than others.
Page 99: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-53 Lower Anchors and In order to use the LATCH system in Lower Anchors the vehicle, you need a child Tethers for Children restraint that has LATCH (LATCH System) attachments. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with The LATCH system holds a child instructions on how to use the child restraint during driving or in a crash.
Page 100 3-54 Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-55 Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.
Page 102 3-56 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint WARNING WARNING (Continued) Designed for the LATCH System Do not attach more than one child of the retractor to set the lock, restraint to a single anchor. if the vehicle has one, after the WARNING Attaching more than one child child restraint has been installed.
Page 103 Seats and Restraints 3-57 You cannot secure three child There are five lower LATCH anchors restraints using the LATCH anchors in the rear seat. in the rear seat at the same time, Use anchors 1 and 2 when but you can install two of them. installing a child restraint using If you want to do this, install one LATCH in seating position A.
Page 104 3-58 Seats and Restraints This system is designed to make 1.2. Put the child restraint on 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten installation of child restraints easier. the seat. the top tether according to When using lower anchors, do not the child restraint If the head restraint use the vehicle's safety belts.
Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-59 If the position you are using If the position you are using If the position you are using does not have a headrest has an adjustable headrest has an adjustable headrest or head restraint, or the or head restraint and you or head restraint and you headrest or head restraint...
Page 106 3-60 Seats and Restraints Head Restraint Removal and 4. When the child restraint is removed, reinstall the head Reinstallation restraint before the seating The rear outboard head restraints position is used. can be removed if they interfere with the proper installation of the child WARNING restraint.
Page 107: Replacing Latch System
Seats and Restraints 3-61 To reinstall the head restraint: Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat) When securing a child restraint in a WARNING rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child A crash can damage the LATCH restraint to make sure it is system in the vehicle.
Page 108 3-62 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint does not have 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the LATCH system, you will be the lap and shoulder portions of using the safety belt to secure the the vehicle's safety belt through child restraint in this position.
Page 109 Seats and Restraints 3-63 Try to pull the belt out of the To remove the child restraint, retractor to make sure the unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and retractor is locked. If the let it return to the stowed position. retractor is not locked, repeat If the top tether is attached to a top Steps 4 and 5.
Page 110: Securing Child Restraints
3-64 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) (Front Passenger Seat) A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints This vehicle has airbags. A rear restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the seat is a safer place to secure a or killed if the right front airbag is off.
Page 111 Seats and Restraints 3-65 If the child restraint has the LATCH You will be using the lap-shoulder system, see Lower Anchors and belt to secure the child restraint in Tethers for Children (LATCH this position. Follow the instructions System) on page 3 53 for how and that came with the child restraint.
Page 112 3-66 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
Page 113: Additional Storage Features
Storage Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments Two cupholders are in the center console. Slide the door open to Storage Compartments access them. Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders .
Page 114: Center Console Storage
Storage Rear Storage Center Console Storage Additional Storage Features Cargo Net Pull down the armrest. Push the Push the button (A) to access the button to lift the cover. Close the storage or accessory power outlet cover before folding the armrest up. under the armrest.
Page 115: Convenience Net
Storage Convenience Net For vehicles with a convenience net, it is located in the trunk and used to store small loads. The net should not be used to store heavy loads. Attach the loops on each side of the net to the hooks located on the sides of the trunk.
Page 116 Storage NOTES...
Page 117 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status Information Displays Indicator ....5-12 Driver Information Controls Charging System Light ..5-13 Center (DIC) .
Page 118: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Controls OnStar Owner's Guide, or the separate Navigation System Manual for more information. Steering Wheel (Mute/End Call): Press to Adjustment silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call.
Page 119: Windshield Wiper/Washer
Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers. A circuit breaker stops them until the motor cools. Wipe Parking If the ignition is turned to LOCK/ OFF while the wipers are on 1, 2, & &...
Page 120: Compass
Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer See Backglass Antenna on WARNING page 7 14 and Satellite Radio Pull the windshield wiper lever Antenna on page 7 15 for the toward you to spray windshield In freezing weather, do not use location of the vehicle's antennas. washer fluid and activate the wipers.
Page 121: Clock
Instruments and Controls Clock Setting the 12/24 Hour Format Power Outlets 1. Press the CONFIG button and The infotainment system controls The accessory power outlets can be select Time and Date Settings. are used to access the time and used to plug in electrical equipment, date settings through the menu such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Page 122 Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, If you try to connect equipment be sure to follow the installation using more than 150 watts or a instructions included with the system fault is detected, the equipment. See Add-On Electrical equipment may operate for a short Equipment on page 9 51.
Page 123: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls The power outlet is not designed for Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there and may not work properly, if any of could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and the following is plugged in: function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators Equipment with high initial peak...
Page 124: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Automatic Transmission Shown, Manual and Metric Similar...
Page 125: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls Speedometer Trip Odometer Fuel Gauge The speedometer shows the The trip odometer can show how far vehicle's speed in either kilometers the vehicle has been driven since per hour (km/h) or miles per the trip odometer was last reset. hour (mph).
Page 126: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
5-10 Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some Engine Coolant owners ask about. None of these Temperature Gauge show a problem with the fuel gauge: At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated.
Page 127: Safety Belt Reminders
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder if an object is put on the seat such There is a passenger safety belt Light as a briefcase, handbag, grocery reminder light located on the center...
Page 128: Passenger Airbag Status
5-12 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either Indicator the word ON or OFF to let you know the status of the right front The vehicle has a passenger passenger frontal airbag and seat sensing system.
Page 129: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-13 If, after several seconds, both status Charging System Light Malfunction indicator lights remain on, or if there Indicator Lamp are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the A computer system called OBD II passenger sensing system.
Page 130 5-14 Instruments and Controls Malfunctions often are indicated by costly repairs not covered by the follow the previous steps and see the system before any problem is vehicle warranty. This could also your dealer for service as soon as apparent. Heeding the light can result in a failure to pass a possible.
Page 131 Instruments and Controls 5-15 Make sure the electrical system If none of the above have made the The vehicle may not pass is not wet. The system could be light turn off, have your dealer check inspection if: wet if the vehicle was driven the vehicle.
Page 132: Brake System Warning
5-16 Instruments and Controls Brake System Warning Electric Parking Brake WARNING Light Light The brake system might not be The vehicle brake system consists working properly if the brake of two hydraulic circuits. If one system warning light is on. circuit is not working, the remaining Driving with the brake system circuit can still work to stop the...
Page 133 Instruments and Controls 5-17 Antilock Brake System If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the light comes on (ABS) Warning Light while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off. A chime may also sound when the light comes on steady.
Page 134: Ultrasonic Parking Sensor
5-18 Instruments and Controls Ultrasonic Parking Traction Off Light See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9 36 and Electronic Sensor Light Stability Control (ESC) on page 9 37 for more information. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine.
Page 135: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)/Traction Control System (Tcs) Indicator
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Electronic Stability If the light is on and not flashing, the See Electronic Stability Control TCS and potentially the ESC (ESC) on page 9 37 and Traction Control (ESC)/Traction system have been disabled. Check Control System (TCS) on page 9 36 Control System (TCS) the DIC messages to determine for more information.
Page 136: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls When the Light is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly WARNING underinflated. Do not keep driving if the oil A tire pressure message can pressure is low. The engine can accompany the light.
Page 137: Low Fuel Warning Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light High-Beam On Light The immobilizer light should come The high-beam on light comes on on briefly as the engine is started. when the high-beam headlamps are If it does not come on, have the in use.
Page 138: Front Fog Lamp Light
5-22 Instruments and Controls Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays information about the vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is For vehicles with fog lamps, this The cruise control light is white detected.
Page 139 Instruments and Controls 5-23 DIC Operation and Displays DIC Buttons Trip/Fuel Menu Items The DIC has different displays Press MENU on the turn signal which can be accessed by using the lever until Trip/Fuel Information DIC buttons located on the turn Menu is displayed.
Page 140 5-24 Instruments and Controls Fuel Range The instantaneous fuel economy shown on the DIC. The timer will reflects only the current fuel record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, This display shows the approximate economy and changes frequently as and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after distance the vehicle can be driven driving conditions change.
Page 141 Instruments and Controls 5-25 Vehicle Information Menu page 10 54 and Tire Pressure Remember, the Remaining Oil Life Monitor Operation on page 10 55 for display must be reset after each oil Items more information. change. It will not reset itself. Also, Press MENU on the turn signal be careful not to reset the Remaining Oil Life...
Page 142: Vehicle Messages
5-26 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC This message is displayed when indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE there is a fault in the battery some action that may be needed to charging system.
Page 143: Compass Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-27 RELEASE PARK BRAKE Door Ajar Messages TRUNK OPEN SWITCH This message will display when the DRIVER DOOR OPEN trunk is open. Close the trunk This message is displayed if the This message will display when the completely.
Page 144: Engine Oil Messages
5-28 Instruments and Controls COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD HIGH COOLANT ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE COOLANT TEMPERATURE ENGINE This message will display if the This message displays if the coolant This message displays when the coolant is low. See Engine Coolant temperature is hot.
Page 145: Engine Power Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-29 Engine Power Messages Fuel System Messages SERVICE PARK ASSIST This message is displayed if there is ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW a problem with the park assist This message displays when the This message displays when the system.
Page 146: Messages
5-30 Instruments and Controls SERVICE STABILITRAK TRACTION CONTROL ON If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you This message displays if there is a This message displays when the can. Inflate the tires by adding air ®...
Page 147: Transmission Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-31 TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE OPEN, THEN CLOSE ENGINE PASSENGER WINDOW This message displays when the system is learning new tires. See This message displays and a chime This message is displayed when the Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on sounds if the transmission fluid in window needs to be reprogrammed.
Page 148: Vehicle Personalization
5-32 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Climate and Air Quality 3. Press the center of the knob to select the Vehicle Select the Climate and Air Quality Personalization Settings menu. menu and the following will be The audio system controls are used displayed: The following list of menu items will to access the personalization...
Page 149 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Air Conditioning Mode Auto Area Zone Temp Auto Defog This allows selection of automatic This allows selection of the number This allows the auto defog to be start of the air conditioning upon of zones of temperature control turned on or off on dual zone vehicle start.
Page 150 5-34 Instruments and Controls Comfort and Convenience Park Assist Lighting This allows the Ultrasonic Parking Select the Comfort and Select the Lighting menu and the Assist feature to be turned on or off. Convenience menu and Chime following will be displayed: Volume will be displayed.
Page 151 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Exit Lighting Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out Delayed Door Lock This allows the selection of how When on, this feature will keep the When on, this feature will delay the long the exterior lamps stay on driver door from locking when the locking of the doors until when leaving the vehicle when it is...
Page 152 5-36 Instruments and Controls Remote Lock/Unlock/Start Remote Lock Feedback Press the knob when Remote Door Unlock is highlighted. This allows selection of what type of Select Remote Lock/Unlock/Start Turn the knob to select Driver Door feedback is given when locking the and the following will be displayed: or All Doors.
Page 153 Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting Turn the control to the following positions: Exterior Lamp Controls (Off): Turns off the exterior Exterior Lighting lamps. The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released. Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 Turn to off again to reactivate the Exterior Lamps Off AUTO mode.
Page 154: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting Exterior Lamps Off (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps together with the Reminder following: A warning chime sounds, if the Sidemarker Lamps driver door is opened while the ignition is off and the exterior lamps Taillamps are on. This indicator light turns on in the License Plate Lamps instrument panel cluster when the...
Page 155: Daytime Running
Lighting Daytime Running When the DRL are on, the When it is bright enough outside, low-beam headlamps will be on. the headlamps will turn off or may Lamps (DRL) The taillamps, sidemarker, change to daytime running instrument panel lights, and other lamps (DRL).
Page 156: Turn And Lane-Change
Lighting Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or lane If the fog lamps are turned on while change, the arrow flashes rapidly or the exterior lamp switch is in the Signals does not come on, a signal bulb AUTO position, the headlamps might be burned out.
Page 157: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Dome Lamps Reading Lamps The interior lamps control located in There are front and rear reading Instrument Panel the overhead console controls both lamps. the front and rear interior lamps. Illumination Control The front reading lamps are located To operate: in the overhead console.
Page 158: Lighting Features
Lighting Lighting Features Press CONFIG on the audio system Battery Power Protection to call up the menu. See Vehicle The battery saver feature is Personalization on page 5 32. Entry Lighting designed to protect the vehicle's battery. Exit Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, back up lamps, dome To prevent battery discharge while The headlamps, taillamps, parking...
Page 159: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Set up the tone, speaker Infotainment Introduction adjustments, and preset radio System stations. Infotainment For more information, see Defensive Read the following pages to Driving on page 9 2. become familiar with the audio Introduction Contact your dealer system's features.
Page 160: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Infotainment System Navigation System Overview For vehicles with a navigation system, see the separate Navigation System Manual. Theft-Deterrent Feature The theft-deterrent feature works by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to the infotainment system. The infotainment system does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
Page 161 Infotainment System Radio: Manually selects H. FAV 1/2/3 radio stations. Radio: Opens the Radio: Seeks the previous CD: Selects tracks. favorites list. station. M. CD Slot INFO CD: Select the previous N. BACK track or rewinds within a Radio: Shows available track.
Page 162: Operation
Infotainment System ® Operation For vehicles without OnStar , press BACK: Press to: to mute the infotainment Exit a menu. Controls system. To cancel mute, Return from a submenu screen press again, or turn The infotainment system is operated to the previous menu screen. by using the pushbuttons, knob.
Page 163 Infotainment System Submenus Setting a Value Entering a Character Sequence An arrow on the right hand edge of 1. Turn the knob to change 1. Turn the knob to highlight the menu indicates that it has a the current value of the setting. the character.
Page 164 Infotainment System Audio Settings Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, Adjusting the Fader and Balance and Bass The audio settings can be set for each radio band and each audio player source. To quickly reset an audio setting value to 0: 1. Press the TONE button. 1.
Page 165 Infotainment System Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer) The level of volume compensation Maximum Startup Volume can be selected, or the auto volume For vehicles that have an equalizer: The maximum volume played when feature can be turned off. the radio is first turned on can be set.
Page 166: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System Configuring the Number of Radio AS 1/2: Press to open the Favorites Pages autostore list and select autostore pages. AM-FM Radio RDS (Radio Data System) Control Buttons The radio may have RDS. The RDS The buttons used to control the feature is available for use only on radio are: FM stations that broadcast RDS...
Page 167 Infotainment System Selecting a Band Manual Tuning Category Lists Most stations that broadcast an Press the RADIO/BAND button to Turn the knob to select the RDS program type code specify the choose AM, FM, or XM , frequency on the display. type of programming transmitted.
Page 168 7-10 Infotainment System Updating Station & Category Lists Storing a Station as a Favorite Autostore Stations If stations stored in the station list Stations from all bands can be AS 1/2 (Autostore): Autostore can no longer be received: stored in any order in the favorite searches and stores six FM and pages.
Page 169: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System 7-11 Satellite Radio Control Buttons Selecting the XM Band The buttons used to control the XM Press the RADIO/BAND button to Vehicles with an XM Satellite radio are: choose between the AM, FM, and Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite XM bands.
Page 170 7-12 Infotainment System Selecting an XM Channel To select an XM channel using the Storing an XM Channel as a knob: Favorite XM channels can be selected by station lists or category lists. Channels from all bands can be 1. Turn the knob to highlight stored in any order in the favorites an XM channel.
Page 171 Infotainment System 7-13 XM Messages No Artist Info: The system is No XM Signal: The system is working properly. No artist working properly. The vehicle may XL (Explicit Language information is available at this time be in a location where the XM signal Channels): These channels, or any on this channel.
Page 172: Radio Reception
7-14 Infotainment System XM Not Available: If this message Cellular Phone Usage does not clear within a short period The range for most AM stations is Cellular phone usage may cause of time, the receiver could have a greater than for FM, especially at interference with the vehicle's radio.
Page 173: Satellite Radio Antenna
Infotainment System 7-15 If a cellular telephone antenna Do not apply aftermarket Audio Players needs to be attached to the glass, glass tinting with metallic film. make sure that the grid lines for the The metallic film in some tinting CD Player AM-FM antenna are not damaged.
Page 174 7-16 Infotainment System If the bottom surface of a disc is and the loading slot free of Removing a CD dirty, take a soft lint free cloth, foreign materials, liquids, and Press the button. or dampen a clean soft cloth in a debris.
Page 175 Infotainment System 7-17 Using the CD Menu: Using the CD Menu: Tracks can be searched by: Playlists 1. Press the knob. 1. Press the knob. Artists 2. Select Tracks list. 2. Select Playlists/Folders. Albums 3. Select the track. 3. Select the playlist or folder. Song Titles 4.
Page 176: Auxiliary Devices
7-18 Infotainment System Auxiliary Devices Using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Auxiliary Input Jack This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack and a the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input USB port, located in the center jack to use a portable audio player.
Page 177 Infotainment System 7-19 USB Port Searching for a Track Shuffle Tracks can be searched for by: For vehicles with a USB port, the Press the knob and set following devices may be connected Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or Playlists and controlled by the infotainment Off, then press the BACK button to Artists...
Page 178 7-20 Infotainment System Connecting and Controlling a Shuffle Connecting and Controlling a PlaysForSure Device (PFD) USB Drive Press the knob and set ® or Zune The infotainment system can only Shuffle Songs (Random) to On play back .mp3 and .wma files from or Off.
Page 179: Bluetooth (Overview)
Infotainment System 7-21 Tracks can be searched for by: Shuffle Phone Playlists* Press the knob and set Bluetooth (Overview) Shuffle Songs (Random) to On Artists or Off. Vehicles with a Bluetooth system Albums On: Plays current tracks in random can use a Bluetooth capable cell Song Titles order.
Page 180 7-22 Infotainment System Steering Wheel Controls Voice Recognition Other Information ® (Push to Talk): Press to The voice recognition system uses The Bluetooth word mark and ® answer incoming calls, confirm commands to control the system logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, system information, and start voice and dial phone numbers.
Page 181: Controls)
Infotainment System 7-23 Bluetooth (Infotainment Pairing information: Pairing a Phone Controls) Up to five cell phones can be 1. Press the CONFIG button. paired to the Bluetooth system. 2. Select Phone Settings. For information about how to The pairing process is disabled navigate the menu system using the 3.
Page 182 7-24 Infotainment System 5. Start the pairing process on the Listing All Paired and Connected Linking to a Different Phone cell phone that will be paired to Phones To link to a different phone, the new the vehicle. Reference the cell 1.
Page 183 Infotainment System 7-25 Making a Call Call Waiting Conference Calling Call waiting must be supported on Conference calling and three way 1. Press the button twice. the Bluetooth phone and enabled by calling must be supported on the 2. Enter the character sequence. the wireless service carrier to work.
Page 184: Recognition)
7-26 Infotainment System Ending a Call Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Bluetooth (Voice (DTMF) Tones Recognition) Press the knob and select The in vehicle Bluetooth system can Hang Up. Pairing send numbers during a call. This is Muting a Call used when calling a menu driven A Bluetooth enabled cell phone phone system.
Page 185 Infotainment System 7-27 Pairing information: Pairing a Phone 4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that will be paired to Up to five cell phones can be 1. Press the vehicle. Reference the cell paired to the Bluetooth system. phone manufacturer's user guide For vehicles without a The pairing process is disabled...
Page 186 7-28 Infotainment System Listing All Paired and Connected Deleting a Paired Phone 4. Say the name of the phone to be Phones deleted. If the phone name is 1. Press unknown, use the List 1. Press command for a list of all paired For vehicles without a phones.
Page 187 Infotainment System 7-29 Linking to a Different Phone 3. Say Change phone. The Using the Store Command system responds Please wait The store command allows a phone 1. Press while I search for other phones. number to be stored without For vehicles without a entering the digits individually.
Page 188 7-30 Infotainment System 3. Say the complete phone number 5. Say a name tag for the phone Using the Digit Store Command to be stored without pausing. number. The name tag is The digit store command allows a recorded and the system If the system recognizes phone number to be stored by responds About to store <name...
Page 189 Infotainment System 7-31 3. Say the first digit to be stored. 5. Say a name tag for the phone Using the Directory Command The system will repeat back the number. The name tag is The directory command lists all of digit it heard followed by a tone.
Page 190 7-32 Infotainment System Deleting Name Tags 2. Say Delete. The system Using the Delete All Name Tags responds Delete, please say Command The system uses the following the name tag, followed by The delete all name tags command commands to delete name tags: a tone.
Page 191 Infotainment System 7-33 2. Say Delete all name tags. The Using the Dial Command 3. Say the entire number without system responds You are about pausing. 1. Press to delete all name tags stored in If the system recognizes your phone directory and your For vehicles without a the number, it responds route destination directory.
Page 192 7-34 Infotainment System Using the Digit Dial Command 3. Say the digits to be dialed one at Using the Call Command a time. The system repeats back 1. Press 1. Press the digit it heard followed by a tone. For vehicles without a For vehicles without a navigation system, the navigation system, the...
Page 193 Infotainment System 7-35 3. Say the name tag of the person Using the Re dial Command Receiving a Call to call. When an incoming call is received, 1. Press If the system recognizes the audio system mutes and a ring For vehicles without a the name tag, it responds tone is heard in the vehicle.
Page 194 7-36 Infotainment System Three Way Calling Muting a Call Transferring a Call Three way calling must be During a call, all sounds from inside Audio can be transferred between supported on the Bluetooth phone the vehicle can be muted so that the the in vehicle Bluetooth system and and enabled by the wireless service person on the other end of the call...
Page 195 Infotainment System 7-37 To Transfer Audio to the In-Vehicle Voice Pass-Thru 2. Say Bluetooth. The system Bluetooth System responds Bluetooth ready, Voice pass thru allows access to the followed by a tone. The cell phone must be paired and voice recognition commands on the connected with the Bluetooth 3.
Page 196 7-38 Infotainment System Sending a Number During a Call Sending a Stored Name Tag Clearing the System During a Call Unless information is deleted out of 1. Press . The system the in vehicle Bluetooth system, it 1. Press . The system responds Ready, followed by will be retained indefinitely.
Page 197: Air Vents
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Dual Automatic Climate Control this system. System ..... . 8-1 Air Vents Air Vents .
Page 198 Climate Controls Automatic Operation Manual Operation Air Delivery Modes: Press The system automatically controls Driver and Passenger to change the direction of the the fan speed, air delivery, air Temperature Control: The airflow. An indicator light comes on conditioning, and recirculation in temperature can be adjusted in the selected mode button.
Page 199 Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger Sensors (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the automatic air conditioning (Rear Window Defogger): The solar sensor located on top of on or off. If the fan is turned off or Press to turn the rear window the instrument panel near the the outside temperature falls below defogger on or off.
Page 200: Air Vents
Climate Controls Air Vents Use the louvers located on the air vents to change the direction of the airflow. To open a vent, move the thumbwheel to | . To close the vent, move the thumbwheel to Operation Tips Keep all outlets open whenever possible for best system performance.
Page 201 Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Out of Park Ride Control Systems (Automatic Traction Control Operating Transmission) ....9-23 System (TCS) ....9-36 Parking .
Page 202: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Towing Driving Information WARNING General Towing Information ....9-51 Defensive Driving Assume that other road users Conversions and Add-Ons (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other Defensive driving means always drivers) are going to be careless Add-On Electrical...
Page 203: Drunk Driving
Driving and Operating Drunk Driving Death and injury associated with For persons under 21, it is against drinking and driving is a global the law in every U.S. state to drink tragedy. alcohol. There are good medical, WARNING psychological, and developmental Alcohol affects four things that reasons for these laws.
Page 204: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Control of a Vehicle Braking And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the The following three systems See Brake System Warning Light on surface of the road, whether it is help to control the vehicle while page 5 16.
Page 205: Steering
Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the Speed Variable Assist Steering Steering Tips vehicle is being driven, brake Some vehicles have a steering It is important to take curves at a normally but do not pump the system that varies the amount of reasonable speed.
Page 206: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Steering in Emergencies Off-Road Recovery There are times when steering can The vehicle's right wheels can drop be more effective than braking. For off the edge of a road onto the example, you come over a hill and shoulder while driving.
Page 207: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 in), about Skidding Of course, traction is reduced when one-eighth turn, until the right front water, snow, ice, gravel, or other In a skid, a driver can lose control of tire contacts the pavement edge.
Page 208: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating Driving on Wet Roads Other Rainy Weather Tips WARNING (Continued) Besides slowing down, other wet Rain and wet roads can reduce weather driving tips include: vehicle traction and affect your Flowing or rushing water creates ability to stop and accelerate. Allow extra following distance.
Page 209: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating Shift to a lower gear when going Highway Hypnosis WARNING (Continued) down steep or long hills. Always be alert and pay attention to could crash. Always have the your surroundings while driving. WARNING engine running and the vehicle in If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park the vehicle gear when going downhill.
Page 210: Winter Driving
9-10 Driving and Operating Winter Driving The Antilock Brake System (ABS) Blizzard Conditions on page 9 31 improves vehicle Being stuck in snow can be a Driving on Snow or Ice stability during hard stops on serious situation. Stay with the slippery roads, but apply the brakes Drive carefully when there is snow vehicle unless there is help nearby.
Page 211 Driving and Operating 9-11 To save fuel, run the engine for only WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about off and close the window most of carbon monoxide, see Engine the way to save heat.
Page 212: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
9-12 Driving and Operating If the Vehicle is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits it Out Slowly and cautiously spin the It is very important to know how Turn the steering wheel left and wheels to free the vehicle when much weight the vehicle can right to clear the area around the stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
Page 213 Driving and Operating 9-13 Tire and Loading Information positions (A), and the maximum WARNING Label vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross The Tire and Loading Vehicle Weight Rating Information label also shows the (GVWR), or either the tire size of the original...
Page 214 9-14 Driving and Operating Steps for Determining Correct and luggage load capacity is Load Limit 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). Locate the statement The Determine the combined combined weight of occupants and cargo should weight of luggage and cargo never exceed XXX kg or being loaded on the vehicle.
Page 215 Driving and Operating 9-15 Refer to the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for...
Page 216 9-16 Driving and Operating Certification Label vehicle, or the Gross Axle If you put things inside the Weight Rating (GAWR) for either vehicle like suitcases, tools, the front or rear axle. packages, or anything else they will go as fast as the And, if there is a heavy load, it vehicle goes.
Page 217: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-17 Avoid making hard stops for Starting and WARNING (Continued) the first 322 km (200 miles) or Operating so. During this time the new Never stack heavier brake linings are not yet things, like suitcases, broken in. Hard stops with New Vehicle Break-In inside the vehicle so that new linings can mean...
Page 218: Ignition Positions
9-18 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions To shift out of P (Park), turn the In an emergency, if the vehicle must ignition to ON/RUN and apply the be shut off while driving: brake pedal. 1. Brake using a firm and steady A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ pressure.
Page 219: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating 9-19 B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This Starting the Engine WARNING position unlocks the steering wheel. Place the transmission in the Some accessories can be used in Turning off the vehicle while proper gear. this position. moving may cause loss of power Automatic Transmission C (ON/RUN): The ignition switch assist in the brake and steering...
Page 220 9-20 Driving and Operating Starting Procedure is already running. Engine then stops again, repeat the cranking can be stopped by procedure. This clears the extra 1. With your foot off the accelerator turning the ignition switch to gasoline from the engine. Do not pedal, turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or race the engine immediately...
Page 221: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-21 Engine Heater WARNING The engine coolant heater, Plugging the cord into an if available, can help in cold weather ungrounded outlet could cause an conditions at or below 18°C (0°F) for easier starting and better fuel electrical shock.
Page 222: Retained Accessory
9-22 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Shifting Into Park Use this procedure to shift into P (Park): Power (RAP) (Automatic Transmission) 1. Hold the brake pedal down and These vehicle accessories can be set the parking brake. WARNING used for up to 10 minutes after the See Parking Brake on page 9 33 engine is turned off: It can be dangerous to get out of...
Page 223: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-23 Leaving the Vehicle with the Torque Lock Shifting Out of Park Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) Torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much This vehicle is equipped with an WARNING force on the parking pawl in the electronic shift lock release system.
Page 224: Parking
9-24 Driving and Operating If the vehicle has an uncharged Parking Engine Exhaust battery or a battery with low voltage, If the vehicle has a manual try charging or jump starting the transmission, before getting out of WARNING battery. See Jump Starting on the vehicle, move the shift lever into page 10 76 R (Reverse) if parking on a downhill...
Page 225: Running The Vehicle While
Driving and Operating 9-25 Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) WARNING While Parked There are holes or openings It can be dangerous to get out of It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from the vehicle if the automatic engine running.
Page 226: Automatic Transmission
9-26 Driving and Operating Automatic WARNING Transmission It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to.
Page 227 Driving and Operating 9-27 Make sure the shift lever is fully in R (Reverse): Use this gear to P (Park) before starting the engine. back up. The vehicle has an automatic Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) transmission shift lock control while the vehicle is moving system.
Page 228 9-28 Driving and Operating The vehicle has an automatic D (Drive): This position is for WARNING neutral shift feature which allows the normal driving. It provides the best transmission to automatically shift to fuel economy. If more power is Shifting into a drive gear while the N (Neutral) when the vehicle is needed for passing, and the engine is running at high speed is...
Page 229: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-29 Manual Mode descending hills, to stay in gear longer, or to downshift for more Driver Shift Control (DSC) power or engine braking. Notice: If you drive the vehicle at The transmission will only allow you a high rpm without upshifting to shift into gears appropriate for the while using Driver Shift Control vehicle speed and engine...
Page 230: Manual Transmission
9-30 Driving and Operating Manual Transmission Notice: Do not rest your foot on 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and the clutch pedal while driving or 6 (Sixth): Shift into 3 (Third), while stopped. The pressure can 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and 6 (Sixth) cause premature wear in the the same way you do for clutch.
Page 231: Brakes Antilock Brake
Driving and Operating 9-31 To stop, let up on the accelerator Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) Brakes pedal and press the brake pedal. while the vehicle is moving Just before the vehicle stops, press forward could damage the Antilock Brake the clutch pedal and the brake transmission.
Page 232: Using Abs
9-32 Driving and Operating ABS can change the brake pressure Using ABS to each wheel, as required, faster Do not pump the brakes. Just hold than any driver could. This can help the brake pedal down firmly and let the driver steer around the obstacle ABS work.
Page 233: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-33 Parking Brake (DIC) messages. See Brake System If the EPB is applied while the Messages on page 5 26 for more vehicle is in motion, a chime will information. In case of insufficient sound, and the DIC message electrical power, the EPB cannot be RELEASE PARK BRAKE SWITCH applied or released.
Page 234 9-34 Driving and Operating If the parking brake warning light is EPB Release EPB release may take a longer on, the EPB has detected an error period of time than normal when this To release the EPB, place the in another system and is operating light is on.
Page 235: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating 9-35 Automatic EPB Release Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) The EPB will automatically release if This vehicle has a brake assist Some vehicles have a Hill Start the vehicle is running, placed into feature designed to assist the driver Assist (HSA) feature, which may be gear, and an attempt is made to in stopping or decreasing vehicle...
Page 236: Ride Control Systems Traction Control
9-36 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Notice: Do not repeatedly brake Light on page 5 19 for more or accelerate heavily when TCS is information. off. The vehicle's driveline could Traction Control be damaged. If there is a problem detected with System (TCS) TCS, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL is displayed on the...
Page 237: Electronic Stability
Driving and Operating 9-37 adjusted accordingly. See Traction Electronic Stability When StabiliTrak activates, Off Light on page 5 18 for more Control (ESC) flashes on the instrument panel. information. A noise may be heard or vibration The vehicle may have a vehicle may be felt in the brake pedal.
Page 238: Interactive Drive Control
9-38 Driving and Operating illuminates and the appropriate Interactive Drive Control comes on and stays on, reset DIC message is displayed. See the system. System Ride Control System Messages To reset: on page 5 29. 1. Stop the vehicle. When StabiliTrak is turned off, the system will not assist with 2.
Page 239 Driving and Operating 9-39 Tour: Use for long-distance IDCS automatically comes on in the Sport Mode highway driving. This setting Standard mode when the vehicle is The shock absorbers stiffen to provides a smooth, soft ride. Press started. When the Sport and Tour provide better contact with the and release the TOUR button and modes are turned off, the system...
Page 240: Cruise Control
9-40 Driving and Operating If Standard mode is selected and Cruise Control WARNING sport driving is detected, several With cruise control, the vehicle can settings of the Standard mode Cruise control can be dangerous maintain a speed of about 40 km/h change to sport settings.
Page 241 Driving and Operating 9-41 SET/ (Set/Coast): Move the Resuming a Set Speed thumbwheel down to set a speed or If the cruise control is set at a to make the vehicle decelerate. 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 242 9-42 Driving and Operating To increase vehicle speed in Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control small amounts, move the Using Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise thumbwheel up toward RES/+ Use the accelerator pedal to control: briefly and then release it.
Page 243: Object Detection Systems
Driving and Operating 9-43 Object Detection How the System Works WARNING URPA comes on automatically when Systems the shift lever is moved into The Ultrasonic Rear Parking R (Reverse). A single tone sounds Assist (URPA) system does not Ultrasonic Parking Assist to indicate the system is working.
Page 244 9-44 Driving and Operating An object was hanging out of the PARK ASSIST OFF displays on the When the System Does Not trunk during the last drive cycle. Driver Information Center (DIC) to Seem to Work Properly Once the object is removed and indicate that URPA is off.
Page 245: Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-45 Fuel Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either Use of the recommended fuel is an unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel important part of the proper containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). maintenance of this vehicle.
Page 246: Gasoline Specifications (U.s. And Canada Only)
9-46 Driving and Operating If the vehicle has the 2.0L L4 engine Gasoline Specifications California Fuel (VIN Code V), use premium (U.S. and Canada Only) Requirements unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher. You At a minimum, gasoline should If the vehicle is certified to meet can also use regular unleaded meet ASTM specification D 4814 in...
Page 247: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Driving and Operating 9-47 Fuels in Foreign However, some gasolines contain Gasolines containing oxygenates, only the minimum amount of such as ethers and ethanol, and Countries additive required to meet U.S. reformulated gasolines might be Environmental Protection Agency available in your area. We Never use leaded gasoline or any regulations.
Page 248: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
9-48 Driving and Operating Some gasolines that fuel, meaning it is made from The starting characteristics of E85 are not reformulated for low renewable sources such as corn fuel make it unsuitable for use when emissions can contain an and other crops. the ambient temperatures fall octane-enhancing additive called below 18°C (0°F).
Page 249: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating 9-49 Notice: Some additives are not Filling the Tank compatible with E85 fuel and can harm the vehicle's fuel system. WARNING Do not add anything to E85. Damage caused by additives Fuel vapor burns violently and a would not be covered by the fuel fire can cause bad injuries.
Page 250: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-50 Driving and Operating Locking the vehicle locks the Filling a Portable Fuel WARNING fuel door. Turn the fuel cap Container counterclockwise to remove. While If a fire starts while you are refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap refueling, do not remove the WARNING from the disk on the end of the fuel nozzle.
Page 251: Towing
Driving and Operating 9-51 Towing Conversions and WARNING (Continued) Add-Ons General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact Information Add-On Electrical with the inside of the fill Equipment opening before operating the The vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer. nozzle.
Page 252 9-52 Driving and Operating NOTES...
Page 253: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid ..10-24 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Washer Fluid ....10-25 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Brakes .
Page 254: General Information
10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Jump Starting General Information Operation ....10-55 Jump Starting ....10-76 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Inspection .
Page 255: California Proposition
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition California Perchlorate Accessories and 65 Warning Materials Requirements Modifications Most motor vehicles, including this Certain types of automotive Adding non dealer accessories to one, contain and/or emit chemicals applications, such as airbag the vehicle can affect vehicle known to the State of California to initiators, seat belt pretensioners, performance and safety, including...
Page 256: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care GM Accessories are designed to Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service complement and function with other work, use the proper service systems on the vehicle. Your GM manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own dealer can accessorize the vehicle about how to service the vehicle Service Work...
Page 257: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure To open the hood: all the filler caps are on properly. 2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches.
Page 258 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.0 L L4 Engine...
Page 259 Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Engine Coolant Reservoir and page 10 16. and Cap. See Power Steering Pressure Cap. See Engine Fluid on page 10 24. Coolant on page 10 19. B. Engine Cover. Windshield Washer Fluid G.
Page 260 10-8 Vehicle Care 2.4 L L4 Engine...
Page 261: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-9 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on G. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil page 10 16. and Cap. See Power Steering To ensure proper engine Fluid on page 10 24. B. Engine Cover. performance and long life, careful H.
Page 262 10-10 Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil Notice: Do not add too much oil. Oil levels above or below the It is a good idea to check the engine acceptable operating range oil level at each fuel fill. In order to shown on the dipstick are harmful get an accurate reading, the oil to the engine.
Page 263 Vehicle Care 10-11 Selecting the Right Engine Oil Use of Substitute Engine Oils if dexos is unavailable: In the event Selecting the right engine oil that dexos approved engine oil is depends on both the proper oil not available at an oil change or for specification and viscosity grade: maintaining proper oil level, you may use substitute engine oil...
Page 264 10-12 Vehicle Care Use of Substitute Engine Oils if Maintaining the proper oil level is dexos is unavailable for top up very important. However, if you use only: Engine oil not meeting the a substitute oil for any reason, we dexos specification or equivalent recommend that you perform a...
Page 265 Vehicle Care 10-13 ( 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should What to Do with Used Oil be used. An oil of this viscosity Used engine oil contains certain grade will provide easier cold elements that can be unhealthy for starting for the engine at extremely your skin and could even cause low temperatures.
Page 266: Engine Oil Life System
10-14 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Life System Change the oil as soon as possible How to Reset the Engine Oil within the next 1 000 km (600 miles). Life System When to Change Engine Oil It is possible that, if driving under Reset the system whenever the the best conditions, the oil life This vehicle has a computer system...
Page 267: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-15 If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL service manual, see Service Hydraulic Clutch message comes back on when the Publications Ordering Information For vehicles with a manual vehicle is started, the engine oil life on page 13 12. transmission, it is not necessary to system has not been reset.
Page 268: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
10-16 Vehicle Care How to Check and Add Fluid When to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter: Cleaner/Filter Visually check the brake/clutch fluid reservoir to make sure the fluid level 2.0 L L4 Engine Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the is at the MIN (minimum) line on the scheduled maintenance intervals...
Page 269 Vehicle Care 10-17 4. Remove the screws (C) on top 2.4 L L4 Engine 5. Lift the filter cover housing away of the engine air cleaner/filter from the engine. 1. Open the hood. See Hood on housing. 6. Pull out the filter. page 10 5.
Page 270: Cooling System
10-18 Vehicle Care Cooling System 2.4 L L4 Engine WARNING The cooling system allows the Heater and radiator hoses, and engine to maintain the correct other engine parts, can be very working temperature. hot. Do not touch them. If you do, When it is safe to lift the hood: you can be burned.
Page 271: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-19 Engine Coolant What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL The cooling system in the vehicle is coolant. If using this mixture, WARNING ® filled with DEX-COOL engine nothing else needs to be added. coolant.
Page 272 10-20 Vehicle Care Never dispose of engine coolant by The coolant surge tank is located in WARNING putting it in the trash, pouring it on the engine compartment on the the ground, or into sewers, streams, driver side of the vehicle. See Steam and scalding liquids from a or bodies of water.
Page 273 Vehicle Care 10-21 Notice: In cold weather, water 2.0 L L4 Engine Shown, 2.4 L L4 WARNING can freeze and crack the engine, Engine Similar radiator, heater core and other Adding only plain water or some parts. Use the recommended other liquid to the cooling system coolant and the proper coolant can be dangerous.
Page 274: Engine Overheating
10-22 Vehicle Care By this time, the coolant level Engine Overheating inside the coolant surge tank The vehicle has several indicators may be lower. If the level is to warn of engine overheating. lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture to You will find an engine coolant the coolant surge tank until the temperature gauge on the vehicle's...
Page 275 Vehicle Care 10-23 If Steam Is Coming from the If No Steam Is Coming from 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in N (Neutral) while stopped. Engine Compartment the Engine Compartment If it is safe to do so, pull off the If an engine overheat warning is road, shift to P (Park) or WARNING...
Page 276: Power Steering Fluid
10-24 Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering 4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Fluid 5. Remove the cap again and look To check the power steering fluid: at the fluid level on the dipstick. The fluid level should be between the MIN (Minimum) and MAX (Maximum) marks when the engine...
Page 277: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-25 Fill the washer fluid tank only Washer Fluid Adding Washer Fluid three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for What to Use fluid expansion if freezing When windshield washer fluid is occurs, which could damage needed, be sure to read the the tank if it is manufacturer's instructions before...
Page 278: Brakes
10-26 Vehicle Care Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, brake pads have built-in wear applied.
Page 279: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-27 Brake Fluid There are only two reasons why the WARNING brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it The brake fluid level goes down can spill on the engine and burn, because of normal brake lining if the engine is hot enough.
Page 280 10-28 Vehicle Care When the brake/clutch fluid falls to a Always clean the brake/clutch fluid Notice: low level, the brake warning light reservoir cap and the area around Using the wrong fluid can comes on. See Brake System the cap before removing it. This badly damage brake/clutch Warning Light on page 5 16.
Page 281: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-29 Battery Vehicle Storage Starter Switch Check Refer to the replacement number WARNING WARNING shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See Batteries have acid that can burn When you are doing this Engine Compartment Overview on you and gas that can explode.
Page 282: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
10-30 Vehicle Care 3. For automatic transmission Automatic Transmission 3. With the engine off, turn the vehicles, try to start the engine ignition on, but do not start the Shift Lock Control in each gear. The vehicle should engine. Without applying the Function Check start only in P (Park) or regular brake, try to move the...
Page 283: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
Vehicle Care 10-31 Park Brake and P (Park) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Wiper Blade Replacement vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Mechanism Check Windshield wiper blades should be your foot on the regular brake, set inspected for wear or cracking. See the parking brake.
Page 284: Headlamp Aiming
10-32 Vehicle Care To replace the wiper blade: 3. With the latch open, pull the Headlamp Aiming wiper blade down toward the 1. Pull the wiper assembly away Headlamp aim has been preset at windshield far enough to release from the windshield. the factory and should need no it from the J-hooked end of the further adjustment.
Page 285: Bulb Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-33 Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking For the proper type of replacement Lamps bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 37. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs WARNING Up Level Headlamp Assembly (Passenger Side Shown, Driver...
Page 286 10-34 Vehicle Care Low-Beam Headlamps/Daytime 6. Replace the bulb in the bulb 2. Remove the bulb socket from socket. the headlamp assembly by Running Lamps (DRL), turning it counterclockwise. High-Beam Headlamps (Base) 7. Install the bulb socket in the headlamp assembly. 3.
Page 287: Fog Lamps
Vehicle Care 10-35 Fog Lamps Taillamps, Turn Signal, To replace any one of these bulbs: Stoplamps, and Back-Up 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk To replace the fog lamp bulb: Release on page 1 5. Lamps 1. Locate the bulb assembly under 2.
Page 288: License Plate Lamp
10-36 Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: A. Back-up Lamp A. Bulb Socket B. Taillamp B. Bulb C. Stop/Turn Signal Lamp C. Lamp Assembly Passenger Side Shown, Driver Side Similar D. Taillamp/Sidemarker Lamp 3. Turn the bulb socket (A) counterclockwise to remove it 1.
Page 289: Replacement Bulbs
Vehicle Care 10-37 5. Push the replacement bulb Electrical System Bulb Exterior Lamp straight into the bulb socket and Number turn the bulb socket clockwise to Electrical System License Plate Lamp install it into the lamp assembly. Overload Low Beam 6.
Page 290: Fuses And Circuit
10-38 Vehicle Care Fuses and circuit breakers protect Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit the following in the vehicle: Breakers An electrical overload may cause Headlamp Wiring the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off.
Page 291: Engine Compartment Fuse
Vehicle Care 10-39 Engine Compartment Fuse Block To remove the fuse block cover, press the three retaining clips on the Engine Compartment Fuse Block cover and lift it straight up. Notice: Spilling liquid on any Fuse Usage Fuse Usage electrical component on the Number Number vehicle may damage it.
Page 292 10-40 Vehicle Care Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Number Number Number Ignition, Vacuum Pump Left Hand Seat Transmission Lumbar Ignition, Airbag Control Module, Right Hand Seat Not Used Engine Control Lumbar Module Not Used Not Used Windshield Wiper Not Used Body Control Not Used Rear Power...
Page 293 Vehicle Care 10-41 Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Number Number Number Radiator Fan 1 Ignition, Inside Not Used Rearview Mirror Not Used Battery Sensor Not Used Headlamp Washer Not Used System (if equipped) Power Windows Not Used Radiator Fan 2 Windshield Washer Relay Usage...
Page 294: Block
10-42 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Relay Usage Block Number Not Used Cooling Fan (LHU) Cooling Fan (LAF/LHU) High Intensity Discharge Lamps Ignition Secondary Instrument Panel Fuse Block AIR Pump Number Usage Window/Mirror Suspension Control Defog Module The instrument panel fuse block is located in the instrument panel, on Body Control the driver side of the vehicle.
Page 295 Vehicle Care 10-43 Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Automatic Occupant Radio Displays, Right Hand Power Park Assist, Front Seat Sensing Infotainment, Left Hand Power Instrument Panel Module Tunnel Front Seat Cluster Control Diagnostic Link Discrete Logic Power Outlet 1 Connector Ignition Switch Power Outlet 2...
Page 296: Wheels And Tires
10-44 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Under inflated tires pose the Improperly repaired tires can same danger as overloaded cause a crash. Only the Your new vehicle comes with tires. The resulting crash dealer or an authorized tire high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury.
Page 297: Winter Tires
Vehicle Care 10-45 Winter Tires If you choose to use winter tires: Use tires of the same brand and If you expect to drive on snow or ice tread type on all four wheel covered roads often, you may want positions.
Page 298 10-46 Vehicle Care (B) TPC Spec (Tire (D) Tire Identification Number (G) Maximum Cold Inflation Performance Criteria (TIN) The letters and numbers Load Limit Maximum load that Specification) Original following the DOT (Department can be carried and the equipment tires designed to of Transportation) code is the maximum pressure needed to GM's specific tire performance...
Page 299 Vehicle Care 10-47 (B) Temporary Use Only tire size, and date the tire was (F) Tire Size A combination of compact spare tire or temporary manufactured. The TIN is letters and numbers define a use tire has a tread life of molded onto both sides of the tire's width, height, aspect ratio, approximately 5 000 km...
Page 300: Tire Designations
10-48 Vehicle Care Tire Designations (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit is certified to carry. The speed number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a Tire Size height to width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load. For example, if the tire size The following is an example of a Tire Terminology and...
Page 301 Vehicle Care 10-49 Belt A rubber coated layer of Curb Weight The weight of a GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight cords that is located between motor vehicle with standard and Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits the plies and the tread. Cords optional equipment including the on page 9 12.
Page 302 10-50 Vehicle Care Light Truck (LT Metric) Tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle model name molding that is tire used on light duty trucks and Weight The sum of curb higher or deeper than the same some multipurpose passenger weight, accessory weight, moldings on the other sidewall vehicles.
Page 303 Vehicle Care 10-51 A metal support for a tire Treadwear Indicators Narrow Vehicle Capacity Weight and upon which the tire beads bands, sometimes called wear number of designated seating are seated. bars, that show across the tread positions multiplied by of a tire when only 1.6 mm 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated Sidewall...
Page 304: Tire Pressure
10-52 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Overinflated tires, or tires that For additional information have too much air, can regarding how much weight the Tires need the correct amount of result in: vehicle can carry, and an air pressure to operate example of the Tire and Loading Unusual wear.
Page 305: Tire Pressure For High-Speed
Vehicle Care 10-53 How to Check If you overfill the tire, release air WARNING (Continued) by pushing on the metal stem in Use a good quality pocket-type the center of the tire valve. gauge to check tire pressure. inflation pressure adjustment for Re check the tire pressure with high speed operation.
Page 306: Tire Pressure Monitor System
10-54 Vehicle Care When you end this high-speed tire inflation pressure label, you not reached the level to trigger driving, return the tires to the cold should determine the proper tire illumination of the TPMS low tire tire inflation pressure shown on the inflation pressure for those tires.) pressure telltale.
Page 307: Operation
Vehicle Care 10-55 ensure that the replacement or and wheel assembly. The TPMS cycle until the tires are inflated to alternate tires and wheels allow the sensors monitor the air pressure in the correct inflation pressure. Using TPMS to continue to function the vehicle's tires and transmit the the DIC, tire pressure levels can be properly.
Page 308 10-56 Vehicle Care Your vehicle's TPMS can warn you TPMS Malfunction Light and successfully. See "TPMS Sensor about a low tire pressure condition, Matching Process" later in this Message but it does not replace normal tire section. The TPMS will not function properly maintenance.
Page 309 Vehicle Care 10-57 Replacement tires or wheels do TPMS Sensor Matching There are two minutes to match the not match your vehicle's original first tire/wheel position, and Process equipment tires or wheels. Tires five minutes overall to match all four Each TPMS sensor has a unique and wheels other than those tire/wheel positions.
Page 310: Tire Inspection
10-58 Vehicle Care 6. Press the SET/CLR button again 11. Proceed to the driver side rear Always remove the tires if any of to confirm the selection. tire, and repeat the procedure the following statements in Step 8. The horn sounds two are true: The horn sounds twice to signal times to indicate the sensor...
Page 311: Tire Rotation
Vehicle Care 10-59 Tire Rotation When It Is Time for New Tires Do not include the compact on page 10 66 and Wheel spare tire in the tire rotation. Tires should be rotated every Replacement on page 10 66. After the tires have been 12 000 km (7,500 miles).
Page 312: When It Is Time For New
10-60 Vehicle Care Make certain that all wheel nuts Lightly coat the center of the are properly tightened. See wheel hub with wheel bearing Wheel Nut Torque under grease after a wheel change or Capacities and Specifications on tire rotation to prevent corrosion page 12 2.
Page 313: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-61 The rubber in tires age over time. Parking for an extended period can GM's exclusive TPC Spec This is also true for the spare tire, cause flat spots on the tires that system considers over a dozen if the vehicle has one, even if it is may result in vibrations while critical specifications that impact...
Page 314 10-62 Vehicle Care GM recommends replacing tires WARNING WARNING in sets of four. This is because uniform tread depth on all tires Mixing tires could cause you Using bias-ply tires on the will help keep the vehicle to lose control while driving. vehicle may cause the wheel performing most like it did when If you mix tires of different...
Page 315: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-63 Vehicles that have a tire Different Size Tires and WARNING pressure monitoring system Wheels could give an inaccurate If different sized wheels are used, If you add wheels or tires that are a low pressure warning if non TPC there may not be an acceptable different size than the original Spec rated tires are installed on...
Page 316: Uniform Tire Quality
10-64 Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality to deep tread, winter-type snow Treadwear tires, space-saver, or temporary Grading The treadwear grade is a use spare tires, tires with comparative rating based on the Quality grades can be found nominal rim diameters of wear rate of the tire when tested where applicable on the tire 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),...
Page 317 Vehicle Care 10-65 Traction AA, A, B, C Temperature A, B, C passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Safety The traction grades, from The temperature grades are A Standard No. 109. Grades B and highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, (the highest), B, and C, A represent higher levels of and C.
Page 318: Wheel Alignment And Tire
10-66 Vehicle Care Wheel Alignment and Tire which can sometimes be repaired. WARNING See your dealer if any of these Balance conditions exist. Using the wrong replacement The tires and wheels on the vehicle Your dealer will know the kind of wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel were aligned and balanced carefully wheel you need.
Page 319: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-67 Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains WARNING (Continued) WARNING WARNING Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer Replacing a wheel with a used Do not use tire chains. There is recommends it for use on the one is dangerous.
Page 320: If A Tire Goes Flat
10-68 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat A rear blowout, particularly on a WARNING curve, acts much like a skid and It is unusual for a tire to blowout may require the same correction Lifting a vehicle and getting under while you are driving, especially if you would use in a skid.
Page 321 Vehicle Care 10-69 When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), WARNING WARNING (Continued) use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of Changing a tire can be 3. Turn off the engine and do wheel blocks (A). dangerous.
Page 322: Tire Changing
10-70 Vehicle Care Tire Changing 4. The jack and tools are stored 2. Turn the wheel wrench below the spare tire. Remove counterclockwise to loosen and Removing the Spare Tire and them from their container and remove the wheel nut caps. Tools place them near the tire being Do not try to remove plastic caps...
Page 323 Vehicle Care 10-71 5. Place the jack near the flat tire. WARNING 6. Put the compact spare tire near you. Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or WARNING repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and Getting under a vehicle when it is training.
Page 324 10-72 Vehicle Care Place the jack notch, as shown. 10. Raise the vehicle by turning the 11. Remove all of the wheel nuts. jack handle clockwise. Raise 12. Remove the flat tire. the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough WARNING room for the road tire to clear the ground.
Page 325 Vehicle Care 10-73 WARNING (Continued) WARNING WARNING (Continued) an emergency, use a cloth or a Never use oil or grease on bolts aftermarket manufacturer when paper towel to do this; but be sure or nuts because the nuts might using accessory locking wheel to use a scraper or wire brush come loose.
Page 326 10-74 Vehicle Care When reinstalling the wheel cover or To store the flat tire: center cap on the full-size tire, 1. If the flat tire is larger than the tighten all five plastic caps hand spare tire, use the longer snug with the aid of the wheel mounting bolt from the tool bag.
Page 327: Compact Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 10-75 4. Place the tire, lying flat, facing Compact Spare Tire After installing the compact spare up in the spare tire well. on the vehicle, stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare 5. Turn the retainer nut clockwise WARNING tire is correctly inflated.
Page 328: Jump Starting
10-76 Vehicle Care Do not mix the compact spare tire or Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps wheel with other wheels or tires. could result in costly damage to For more information about the They will not fit. Keep the spare tire the vehicle that would not be vehicle battery, see Battery on and its wheel together.
Page 329 Vehicle Care 10-77 2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching. 3. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in Neutral before setting the parking brake.
Page 330 10-78 Vehicle Care Notice: If the radio or other WARNING WARNING (Continued) accessories are left on during the jump starting procedure, they An electric fan can start up even add water to take care of that could be damaged. The repairs when the engine is not running first.
Page 331 Vehicle Care 10-79 6. Do not let the other end of the 8. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable touch black negative ( ) cable to an metal. Connect it to the unpainted heavy metal engine positive (+) terminal of the good part (D) away from the dead battery (B).
Page 332 10-80 Vehicle Care Notice: If the jumper cables are To disconnect the jumper cables connected or removed in the from both vehicles: wrong order, electrical shorting 1. Disconnect the black may occur and damage the negative ( ) cable from the vehicle.
Page 333: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-81 Towing Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle Towing towing: Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing means What is the towing capacity of towing the vehicle behind another Notice: To avoid damage, the the towing vehicle? Be sure to vehicle, such as behind a motor disabled vehicle should be towed...
Page 334 10-82 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing from the Front 3. Set the parking brake. (2.0L Engine with Automatic 4. Following the manufacturer's Transmission) instructions, attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. Notice: If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the 5.
Page 335 Vehicle Care 10-83 Dinghy Towing from the Rear Dolly Towing from the Front 2. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. 3. Shift the automatic transmission into P (Park) or a manual transmission into 1 (First) gear. 4. Firmly set the parking brake. 5.
Page 336: Appearance Care
10-84 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing from the Rear Appearance Care Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish Exterior Care may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ that are made for a basecoat/ Lenses clearcoat paint finish on the Use only lukewarm or cold water, a...
Page 337 Vehicle Care 10-85 Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Approved cleaning products can High pressure car washes could Parts be obtained from your dealer. cause water to enter the vehicle. Follow all manufacturer Avoid using high pressure washes Bright metal parts should be directions regarding correct closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the cleaned regularly to keep their...
Page 338 10-86 Vehicle Care Wheels and Trim Aluminum by the vehicle warranty. Use only Windshield and Wiper Blades approved cleaners on aluminum or Chrome Clean the outside of the windshield or chrome-plated wheels. with glass cleaner. The vehicle may have either Notice: Never drive a vehicle that aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Page 339 Vehicle Care 10-87 Tires Finish Damage At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to Any stone chips, fractures, or deep plain water. Clean any areas where clean the tires. scratches in the finish should be mud and debris can collect.
Page 340: Interior Care
10-88 Vehicle Care Never apply heavy pressure or Interior Care cloth to prevent over-spray. Remove rub aggressively with a cleaning any accidental over-spray from The interior will continue to look its cloth. Use of heavy pressure can other surfaces immediately. best if it is cleaned often.
Page 341 Vehicle Care 10-89 Fabric/Carpet To clean: If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft lifter may be necessary. Test a small cloth with water or club soda. brush attachment to remove dust hidden area for colorfastness before and loose dirt.
Page 342 10-90 Vehicle Care Leather to clean the interior because they Some commercial products may can alter the appearance by increase gloss on the instrument Leather, and lighter colored leather increasing the gloss in a panel. The increase in gloss may in particular, will need more frequent non-uniform manner.
Page 343: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-91 Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the proper floor mat usage. Floor Mats The original equipment floor WARNING Pull up on the rear of the floor mat mats were designed for your to unlock each retainer and remove. If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle.
Page 344 10-92 Vehicle Care NOTES...
Page 345: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Scheduled Maintenance. To keep the vehicle in good condition, see Maintenance Maintenance intervals, your dealer. checks, inspections, The maintenance schedule is for recommended fluids, and vehicles that: lubricants are necessary to keep General Information Carry passengers and cargo this vehicle in good working...
Page 346: Scheduled Maintenance
11-2 Service and Maintenance The proper replacement parts, Scheduled WARNING fluids, and lubricants to use are Maintenance listed in Recommended Fluids and Performing maintenance work can Lubricants on page 11 6 and When the Change Engine Oil be dangerous. Some jobs can Maintenance Replacement Parts on cause serious injury.
Page 347 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Steering and suspension within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since if contaminated. See Exterior inspection. Visual inspection for the last service. Reset the oil life Care on page 10 84. Worn or damaged, loose, or missing system whenever the oil is changed. damaged wiper blade parts or signs of wear.
Page 348 11-4 Service and Maintenance Additional Required Services Once a Year Once Every Two Years See Starter Switch Check on Change brake/clutch hydraulic Every 12 000 km/7,500 Miles page 10 29. fluid at a regular maintenance Rotate tires. Tires should be service every two years.
Page 349 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Evaporative control system First Engine Oil Change After First Engine Oil Change After inspection. Check all fuel and Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles vapor lines and hoses for proper Engine air cleaner filter Automatic transmission fluid hook up, routing, and condition.
Page 350: Lubricants, And Parts
11-6 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification Engine Oil mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos certification mark of the proper viscosity grade.
Page 351 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19256039, in Automatic Transmission (2.0L Engine) Canada 19256040). Castrol BOT 0402 Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88862472, in Manual Transmission Canada 88862473). Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Key Lock Cylinders Canada 10953474).
Page 352: Maintenance Replacement Parts
11-8 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 55560894 A3128C Engine Oil Filter 2.0L L4 Engine 12605565 PF458G 2.4L L4 Engine...
Page 353: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 354 11-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 355 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 356 11-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 357: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification under Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 for the vehicle's engine code. Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Vehicle Identification Identification Label Number (VIN) ....12-1 Service Parts Identification This label, located either in the Label .
Page 358: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.0L L4 Engine 7.8 L 8.2 qt...
Page 359 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid* (Drain and Refill) 2.0L L4 Engine, 6 Speed Automatic (Transmission Requires No Fluid Replacement) 2.4L L4 Engine, 6 Speed Automatic 8.4 L 8.9 qt Wheel Nut Torque 110 lb ft *See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 15 for information on checking fluid level. All capacities are approximate.
Page 360 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Page 361: Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Buick. Normally, any concerns with General Motors ... 13-14...
Page 362 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Buick, remember 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility.
Page 363: Customer Assistance
Two, General Motors of Canada Communication Centre, However, if a customer wishes to Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-3777 (English), write or e-mail Buick, the letter participation in a no-charge 1-800-263-7854 (French), should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration program.
Page 364: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
01-800-466-0818 Storage for online service and Roadside Assistance: Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0818 maintenance records. 1-800-268-6800 Buick dealer locator for service Customer Assistance for All Overseas Locations nationwide. Text Telephone (TTY) Please contact the local General Exclusive privileges and offers.
Page 365: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Here are a few of the valuable tools GM Mobility and services you will have Reimbursement Program Buick www.buick.com access to: Buick Merchandise My Showroom: Find and save www.buickmerchandise.com information on vehicles and Help Center www.buick.com/ current offers in your area.
Page 366: Program
Emergency Tow from a Public the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. When calling Roadside Assistance, Road or Highway: Tow to the Buick and General Motors of have the following information nearest Buick dealer for Canada Limited reserve the right to ready:...
Page 367 Customer Information 13-7 Flat Tire Change: Service to Trip Interruption Benefits and Services Specific to Canadian change a flat tire with the spare Assistance: Must be over Purchased Vehicles tire. The spare tire, if equipped, 250 kilometers from where the Fuel delivery: Reimbursement must be in good condition and trip was started to qualify.
Page 368: Program
13-8 Customer Information Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Appointments Program Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership if you are unable to wait, GM helps service, contact the dealer and experience, we and our participating to minimize inconvenience by request an appointment.
Page 369 Customer Information 13-9 Public Transportation or Fuel Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Reimbursement Information The dealer may arrange to provide If the vehicle requires overnight you with a courtesy rental vehicle or All program options, such as shuttle warranty repairs, and public reimburse you for a rental vehicle service, may not be available at transportation is used instead of the...
Page 370: Collision Damage Repair
13-10 Customer Information Collision Damage Repair vehicles that were total losses in Repair Facility prior crashes. In most cases, the GM also recommends that you If the vehicle is involved in a parts being recycled are from choose a collision repair facility that collision and it is damaged, have the undamaged sections of the vehicle.
Page 371 Customer Information 13-11 recommend that you ensure that the Give only the necessary information Choose a reputable repair facility vehicle will be repaired with GM to police and other parties involved that uses quality replacement parts. original equipment collision parts. in the crash.
Page 372: Service Publications Ordering Information
13-12 Customer Information Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Publications Owner Information but you must live with the repair. Ordering Information Owner publications are written Depending on your policy limits, specifically for owners and intended your insurance company may Service Manuals to provide basic operational initially value the repair using...
Page 373: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information 13-13 Current and Past Models Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual Technical Service Bulletins and Defects problems between you, your Manuals are available for current dealer, or General Motors. and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects To contact NHTSA, you may call ORDER TOLL FREE: to the United States...
Page 374: Government
Transport Canada Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: information about the vehicle s immediately, and notify General Buick Customer Assistance Center performance and how it is driven. Motors of Canada Limited. Call P.O. Box 33136 For example, the vehicle uses...
Page 375: Event Data Recorders
Customer Information 13-15 Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better GM will not access this data or understanding of the circumstances share it with others except: with the This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur. consent of the vehicle owner or, Recorder (EDR).
Page 376: Onstar
13-16 Customer Information ® OnStar Radio Frequency Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Identification (RFID) If the vehicle is equipped with an 1. The device may not cause active OnStar system, that system RFID technology is used in some interference.
Page 377: Antilock Brake
INDEX Airbags Audio System Adding Equipment to the Backglass Antenna ...7-14 Accessories and Vehicle ..... .3-43 Radio Reception .
Page 378 INDEX Brakes ......10-26 Charging Antilock ..... . .9-31 System Light .
Page 379 INDEX Cluster, Instrument ... . . 5-8 Customer Assistance ..13-4 Door Clutch, Hydraulic ... . . 10-15 Offices .
Page 380 INDEX Engine (cont.) Coolant Temperature E85 Fuel ..... . . 9-48 Filter Gauge ..... .5-10 Electric Parking Brake Light .
Page 381 INDEX Fuel ......9-45 Additives .....9-47 Gasoline Halogen Bulbs .
Page 382 INDEX Hill Start Assist (HSA) ..9-35 Lap-Shoulder Belt ... . . 3-20 Hood ......10-5 LATCH System Jump Starting .
Page 383 INDEX Lights (cont.) Messages (cont.) Transmission ....5-31 Door Ajar .....5-22 Maintenance Electric Parking Brake .
Page 384 INDEX Power Door Locks ....2-5 Object Detection System Park Mirrors ......2-10 Messages .
Page 385 INDEX Recreational Vehicle Retained Accessory Towing ..... . 10-81 Power (RAP) ....9-22 Radio Frequency Reimbursement Program, Ride Control Systems .
Page 386 i-10 INDEX Safety Belts (cont.) Securing Child Shifting Lap-Shoulder Belt ... .3-20 Restraints ....3-61, 3-64 Into Park ..... .9-22 Reminders .
Page 387 INDEX i-11 Storage Areas Tires Tires (cont.) Wheel Replacement ..10-66 Center Console ....4-2 Buying New Tires ... 10-61 Convenience Net .
Page 388 i-12 INDEX Vehicle Care Wheels Tire Pressure ....10-52 Alignment and Tire Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-43 Vehicle Identification Balance ....10-66 Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Service Parts Identification Different Size .

Buick Regal 2011 Owner's Manual

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