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2012 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-32
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Black plate (1,1)
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-23
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-29
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-35
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-46

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) 2012 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage .
  • Page 2 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 2012 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Customer Information .
  • Page 3 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Introduction This manual describes features that Propriétaires Canadiens may or may not be on your specific A French language copy of this vehicle either because they are manual can be obtained from your...

  • Page 4: Using This Manual

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) 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: Vehicle Symbol Chart

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Engine Coolant Temperature : Remote Vehicle Start Here are some additional symbols : Exterior Lamps : Safety Belt Reminders that may be found on the vehicle...
  • Page 6 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1) Introduction NOTES...
  • Page 7 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) In Brief In Brief Mirror Adjustment ... . . 1-9 Performance and Maintenance Steering Wheel Traction Control Adjustment ....1-10 System (TCS) .

  • Page 8: In Brief

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) In Brief Instrument Panel...
  • Page 9 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 6. CD Player on page 7 16. R. Power Door Locks on page 2 7. B. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. TCS/StabiliTrak Button. See S.

  • Page 10: Initial Drive Information

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) In Brief Initial Drive : Press and hold briefly to locate the vehicle. Press and hold for at Information least two seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel This section provides a brief the panic alarm.

  • Page 11: Door Locks

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) In Brief When the engine starts, the parking Door Locks See Power Door Locks on page 2 7. lamps will turn on and remain on as Safety Locks To lock or unlock the vehicle from long as the engine is running.

  • Page 12: Seat Adjustment

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1) In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment Press again to deactivate the lockout switch. Power Windows Manual Seats If the indicator light flashes, the Seat Position feature may not be working properly. See Safety Locks on page 2 8.
  • Page 13 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) In Brief See Seat Adjustment on page 3 4 Power Seats Reclining Seatbacks for more information. Height Adjustment To adjust the power driver seat: To recline the seatback: Move the seat forward or 1.

  • Page 14: Heated Seats

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (8,1) In Brief To return the seatback to an upright Heated Seats Head Restraint position: Adjustment 1. Lift the lever fully without Do not drive until the head restraints applying pressure to the...

  • Page 15: Mirror Adjustment

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) In Brief Safety Belts Mirror Adjustment Power Mirrors Manual Mirrors Vehicles with power mirrors have Refer to the following sections for controls located on the driver door. important information on how to use...
  • Page 16 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (10,1) 1-10 In Brief Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Tilt Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the steering wheel: Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it for a clearer 1. Pull the lever (A) down.

  • Page 17: Interior Lighting

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) In Brief 1-11 Interior Lighting Reading Lamps Exterior Lighting Dome Lamps The reading lamps are located in The exterior lamps control is located the overhead console. on the instrument panel to the...

  • Page 18: Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (12,1) 1-12 In Brief Windshield Wiper/Washer : Turns on the parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights. : Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, license : Turn the...

  • Page 19: Climate Controls

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) In Brief 1-13 Rear Window Wiper/Washer The system turns off when the Vehicles without Air Conditioning button is returned to the middle position. : For continuous rear window wipes. : To set a delay between wipes.
  • Page 20 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (14,1) 1-14 In Brief Vehicles with Air Conditioning Air Conditioning H. Recirculation K. Defrost MODE (Air Delivery Mode) AQS (Air Quality Sensor) Automatic Climate Control System K. Air Conditioning See Climate Control Systems on...

  • Page 21: Vehicle Features

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) In Brief 1-15 See Manual Mode on page 9 24. Vehicle Features Storing a Favorite Station Stations from all bands can be Up Shift Light Radio(s) stored in the favorite lists in any order.

  • Page 22: Portable Audio Devices

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (16,1) 1-16 In Brief ® 5. To save the time and return to programming and commercial-free Bluetooth the Time Settings menu, press music, coast to coast, and in The Bluetooth system allows users the BACK button at any time or digital-quality sound.

  • Page 23: Steering Wheel Controls

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) In Brief 1-17 Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control : Press to 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 to end a current call.

  • Page 24: Driver Information

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (18,1) 1-18 In Brief Driver Information also used to return to or exit the : Press to disengage cruise last screen displayed on control without erasing the set Center (DIC) the DIC.

  • Page 25: Performance And

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) In Brief 1-19 Storage Compartments Power Outlets Performance and Maintenance This vehicle has a cargo The accessory power outlets can be management system located in the used to plug in electrical equipment, rear of the vehicle.
  • Page 26 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (20,1) 1-20 In Brief ® StabiliTrak System Tire Pressure Monitor indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be The StabiliTrak system assists with This vehicle may have a Tire inflated to the proper pressure.

  • Page 27: Driving For Better Fuel

    1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with Canada: 1-800-268-6800 periods of time. the engine off. As the owner of a new Chevrolet, When road and weather 2. Press the DIC MENU button on you are automatically enrolled in the conditions are appropriate, the turn signal lever to enter the Roadside Assistance program.
  • Page 28 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (22,1) 1-22 In Brief ® Roadside Assistance, and relay OnStar your exact location to get the help If equipped, this vehicle has a you need. comprehensive, in-vehicle system Online Owner Center that can connect to a live Advisor...

  • Page 29: Keys, Doors, And Windows

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Doors Interior Mirrors Liftgate ......2-8 Manual Rearview Mirror .

  • Page 30: Keys And Locks

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 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.

  • Page 31: Remote Keyless Entry

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows With an active OnStar subscription, If there is a decrease in the RKE Remote Keyless Entry an OnStar Advisor may remotely operating range: (RKE) System Operation unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Check the distance.
  • Page 32 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows The following may be available: The turn signal indicators may flash using the RKE transmitter. See and/or the horn may sound to Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 5 (Lock): Press to lock all doors.
  • Page 33 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Battery Replacement Remote Vehicle Start to have the vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any The battery is not rechargeable. To The vehicle may have this feature requirements.
  • Page 34 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows The oil pressure is low. The engine will continue to run for Canceling a Remote Start 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a Two remote vehicle starts, or a To cancel a remote start, do one of 10-minute time extension.

  • Page 35: Power Door Locks

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks Automatic Door Locks WARNING (Continued) Automatic Door Lock Young children who get into The doors are programmed to unlocked vehicles may be automatically lock when the shift unable to get out.

  • Page 36: Doors

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (8,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Safety Locks Doors Press to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. The The rear door safety locks prevent indicator light comes on when Liftgate passengers from opening the rear activated.

  • Page 37: Vehicle Security

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows If you open the liftgate Vehicle Security WARNING (Continued) without checking for overhead This vehicle has theft-deterrent obstructions such as a garage features; however, they do not...

  • Page 38: Immobilizer Operation

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (10,1) 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Disarming the System Immobilizer Operation The security light, located in the instrument panel cluster, comes on To disarm the system press This vehicle has a passive if there is a problem with arming or theft-deterrent system.

  • Page 39: Exterior Mirrors

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Exterior Mirrors Manual Mirrors Power Mirrors Some vehicles have outside mirrors Convex Mirrors that can be manually adjusted. WARNING A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are.

  • Page 40: Folding Mirrors

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (12,1) 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Folding Mirrors Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Push the mirror toward the vehicle. Manual Rearview Mirror Pull the mirror out to return to its The vehicle may have an automatic original position.

  • Page 41: Child-View Mirror

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Child-View Mirror Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water. Push the mirror back up when not in use.

  • Page 42: Windows

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (14,1) 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows Power Windows WARNING WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with Leaving children, helpless adults, the keys is dangerous for many or pets in a vehicle with the reasons.
  • Page 43 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Express Window Operation If conditions prevent the window from closing and the window Your vehicle may have windows continues to auto-reverse, it is with an express-up or down feature.
  • Page 44 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (16,1) 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows To program each front window: Window Lockout Press to activate the rear window lockout switch. The 1. With the ignition in ACC/ indicator light comes on when ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, activated.

  • Page 45: Roof

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Sun Visors Roof To open or close the sunroof, press the open or close sunroof switch (A) to the first detent position. Sunroof To express open or close the...
  • Page 46 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (18,1) 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Sunshade Initializing the Sunroof The sunshade is manually operated. If the sunroof cannot be fully closed, Close or open the sunshade by or the express open or close feature sliding.
  • Page 47 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Extender ..3-23 Child Restraints Safety System Check ..3-24 Older Children .

  • Page 48: Seats And Restraints

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the WARNING outboard seating positions. With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly,...
  • Page 49 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Seats and Restraints Rear Seats The height of the second row head The vehicle's second row seat is restraints can be adjusted. Pull the equipped with an adjustable The vehicle's second row seats head restraint up to raise it.

  • Page 50: Front Seats

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) Seats and Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustment Seat Adjustment Seat Position WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden...
  • Page 51 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the power driver seat, Reclining Seatbacks if available: Move the seat forward or WARNING rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. You can lose control of the...
  • Page 52 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1) Seats and Restraints 2. Move the seatback to the 2. Push and pull on the seatback to WARNING (Continued) desired position, then release make sure it is locked. the lever to lock the seatback in For proper protection when the place.
  • Page 53 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Seats and Restraints Front Seat Armrest Heated Front Seats WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. To...

  • Page 54: Rear Seats

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (8,1) Seats and Restraints The passenger seat may take Rear Seats longer to heat up. Second Row Seats Remote Start Heated Seats When it is cold outside, the heated Adjusting the Seatbacks...
  • Page 55 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Seats and Restraints Folding the Seatbacks Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.
  • Page 56 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (10,1) 3-10 Seats and Restraints Unfolding the Seatbacks Tumbling the Second Row WARNING Seats To return a seatback to the upright position: A safety belt that is improperly The second row seats can be folded...
  • Page 57 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Seats and Restraints 3-11 WARNING (Continued) People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it. To return the seats to the sitting position: 3.
  • Page 58 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (12,1) 3-12 Seats and Restraints 2. Raise the seatback to the Third Row Seats WARNING upright position. Stowing the Seats A safety belt that is improperly WARNING routed, not properly attached, WARNING...
  • Page 59 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Seats and Restraints 3-13 Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.
  • Page 60 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (14,1) 3-14 Seats and Restraints Returning the Seats to the To return the seats to the sitting WARNING position: Sitting Position 1. Open the liftgate. A seat that is not locked into...
  • Page 61 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Seats and Restraints 3-15 WARNING WARNING With head restraints that are not A safety belt that is improperly installed and adjusted properly, routed, not properly attached, there is a greater chance that...

  • Page 62: Safety Belts

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (16,1) 3-16 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work WARNING (Continued) This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts It is extremely dangerous to ride properly. It also describes some in a cargo area, inside or outside things not to do with safety belts.
  • Page 63 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Seats and Restraints 3-17 safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts.
  • Page 64 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (18,1) 3-18 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt The lap-shoulder belt may lock if shoulder and across the chest. you pull the belt across you very All seating positions in the vehicle These parts of the body are best quickly.
  • Page 65 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Seats and Restraints 3-19 When using a second row seating position, you may need to remove the safety belt buckle from its storage pocket in the seat. 4. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
  • Page 66 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (20,1) 3-20 Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder but not falling off of it.
  • Page 67 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Seats and Restraints 3-21 Safety Belt Pretensioners Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, This vehicle has safety belt the pretensioners and probably pretensioners for the front outboard other parts of the vehicle's safety occupants.
  • Page 68 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (22,1) 3-22 Seats and Restraints 2. Attach the adjustable comfort 6. Adjust the guide so the shoulder guide to the anchor loop by portion of the belt is on the threading the hook through shoulder and not falling off of it.

  • Page 69: Safety Belt Extender

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Seats and Restraints 3-23 Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy belt is worn properly, it is more likely...

  • Page 70: Safety System Check

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (24,1) 3-24 Seats and Restraints Safety System Check Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Now and then, check that the safety Keep belts clean and dry. Crash belt reminder light, safety belts,...

  • Page 71: Airbag System

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Seats and Restraints 3-25 After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System All vehicle airbags have the word safety belts may not be necessary. AIRBAG on the trim or on a label...
  • Page 72 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (26,1) 3-26 Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things WARNING WARNING to know about the airbag system: Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, WARNING force and faster than the blink of...

  • Page 73: Where Are The Airbags

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Seats and Restraints 3-27 Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions.

  • Page 74: When Should An Airbag

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (28,1) 3-28 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag whether the object is fixed or WARNING moving, rigid or deformable, narrow Inflate? or wide. If something is between an Frontal airbags are designed to...

  • Page 75: What Makes An Airbag

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Seats and Restraints 3-29 crashes, depending on the location What Makes an Airbag Airbags supplement the protection of the impact. In addition, these provided by safety belts by Inflate? roof-rail airbags are intended to...

  • Page 76: What Will You See After An

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (30,1) 3-30 Seats and Restraints What Will You See after doors, turn the interior lamps off, WARNING and turn the hazard warning an Airbag Inflates? flashers off by using the controls for When an airbag inflates, there those features.

  • Page 77: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Seats and Restraints 3-31 Let only qualified technicians Additional windshield breakage may WARNING work on the airbag systems. also occur from the front outboard Improper service can mean that passenger airbag.

  • Page 78: Airbag System Check

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (32,1) 3-32 Seats and Restraints diagnostic module, steering wheel, Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System instrument panel, roof-rail airbag Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need modules, ceiling headliner or pillar...

  • Page 79: Child Restraints

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (33,1) Seats and Restraints 3-33 If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that replace airbag system parts. See come with the booster seat state the your dealer for service.
  • Page 80 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (34,1) 3-34 Seats and Restraints Q: What is the proper way to In a crash, children who are not wear safety belts? buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be A: An older child should wear a thrown out of the vehicle.

  • Page 81: Child Restraints

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (35,1) Seats and Restraints 3-35 Infants and Young WARNING (Continued) WARNING Children might also slide under the lap Children can be seriously injured Everyone in a vehicle needs belt. The belt force would then be...
  • Page 82 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (36,1) 3-36 Seats and Restraints Children who are not restrained WARNING (Continued) properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you...
  • Page 83 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (37,1) Seats and Restraints 3-37 Q: What are the different types of The restraint manufacturer's WARNING add-on child restraints? instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A: Add-on child restraints, which...

  • Page 84: Child Restraint Systems

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (38,1) 3-38 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat (B) A booster seat (C) is a child restraint (A) Rear Facing Infant Seat...
  • Page 85 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (39,1) Seats and Restraints 3-39 Securing an Add-On Child the LATCH system. See Lower In some areas, Certified Child Anchors and Tethers for Children Passenger Safety Technicians Restraint in the Vehicle (LATCH System) on page 3 41 for (CPSTs) are available to inspect more information.

  • Page 86: Where To Put The Restraint

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (40,1) 3-40 Seats and Restraints Where to Put the When securing a child restraint in a WARNING rear seating position, study the Restraint instructions that came with the A child in a rear-facing child...

  • Page 87: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (41,1) Seats and Restraints 3-41 Keep in mind that an unsecured When installing a child restraint with Lower Anchors child restraint can move around in a a top tether, you must also use...
  • Page 88 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (42,1) 3-42 Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor Your 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.
  • Page 89 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (43,1) Seats and Restraints 3-43 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...

  • Page 90: System

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (44,1) 3-44 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint Notice: Do not let the LATCH WARNING (Continued) attachments rub against the Designed for the LATCH vehicle s safety belts. This may System restraint to a single anchor could damage these parts.
  • Page 91 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (45,1) Seats and Restraints 3-45 secure the restraints. Some 1.2. Put the child restraint on 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten restraints also use another vehicle the seat. the top tether according to anchor to secure a top tether.

  • Page 92: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (46,1) 3-46 Seats and Restraints 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...
  • Page 93 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (47,1) Seats and Restraints 3-47 In Canada, the law requires that 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run forward-facing child restraints have the lap and shoulder portions of a top tether, and that the tether be the vehicle's safety belt through attached.
  • Page 94 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (48,1) 3-48 Seats and Restraints Try to pull the belt out of the 7. Before placing a child in the retractor to make sure the child restraint, make sure it is retractor is locked. If the securely held in place.

  • Page 95: (Front Passenger Seat)

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (49,1) Seats and Restraints 3-49 Securing Child Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH WARNING system, see Lower Anchors and (Front Passenger Seat) Tethers for Children (LATCH A child in a rear-facing child System) on page 3 41 for how and This vehicle has airbags.
  • Page 96 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (50,1) 3-50 Seats and Restraints You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint.
  • Page 97 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (51,1) Seats and Restraints 3-51 Try to pull the belt out of the 7. Before placing a child in the retractor to make sure the child restraint, make sure it is retractor is locked. If the securely held in place.
  • Page 98 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (52,1) 3-52 Seats and Restraints NOTES...

  • Page 99: Glove Box

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Storage Storage Storage Glove Box Compartments The glove box is located on the passenger side of the instrument Storage Compartments panel. Lift up on the lever to open it. Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage .

  • Page 100: Center Console Storage

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) Storage Center Console Storage Additional Storage Install the Cargo Cover 1. Hold the cartridge so that the Features Open Storage pull-out shade faces the rear of This vehicle may have a center the vehicle.
  • Page 101 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Storage Remove the Cargo Cover 5. Insert the shade into the 2. Push one end of the cargo cover channels on both sides of the inward and pull the cargo cover 1.

  • Page 102: Lashing Eyes

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) Storage 3. Properly store the cargo cover. Lashing Eyes Cargo Management System WARNING This vehicle has a cargo management system located An unsecured cargo cover could in the rear of the vehicle.

  • Page 103: Convenience Net

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Storage Convenience Net Roof Rack System CAUTION For vehicles with a convenience net, An improperly latched and closed the convenience net is used to store WARNING cargo cover, or cargo cover left...
  • Page 104 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1) Storage Loading cargo on the remains in its place. Do not exceed roof rack that weighs more than the maximum vehicle capacity when 100 kg (220 lbs) or hangs over the loading the vehicle.
  • Page 105 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Instruments and Controls Instruments and Fuel Gauge ....5-10 High-Beam On Light ..5-21...

  • Page 106: Instruments And Controls

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) Instruments and Controls Fuel System Messages ..5-29 Controls Tilt Steering Wheel Key and Lock Messages ..5-29 To adjust the steering wheel: Lamp Messages .

  • Page 107: Steering Wheel Controls

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls page 14 1, or the separate Windshield Wiper/Washer navigation manual for more information. (Mute/End Call): Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on.
  • Page 108 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) Instruments and Controls Wipe Parking When the windshield wiper lever is released, additional wipes may If the ignition is turned to LOCK/ occur depending on how long the OFF while the wipers are on 1, 2, windshield washer had been , they will immediately stop.

  • Page 109: Rear Window Wiper

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Instruments and Controls Rear Window Wiper/ receive a satellite signal. The (Rear Wiper Delay): Use to set compass system is designed to a delay between wipes. Washer operate for a certain number of...

  • Page 110: Power Outlets

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1) Instruments and Controls Setting the Time Power Outlets Notice: Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an 1. Press the CONFIG button and The accessory power outlets can be extended period of time while the select Time Settings.

  • Page 111: Cigarette Lighter

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Instruments and Controls Cigarette Lighter Ashtrays Warning Lights, Gauges, and For vehicles with a cigarette lighter, The vehicle may have a removable it is located in the center floor ashtray. Indicators console.
  • Page 112 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (8,1) Instruments and Controls Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. When one of the warning lights...

  • Page 113: Instrument Cluster

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster Automatic Transmission Cluster Shown...

  • Page 114: Speedometer

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (10,1) 5-10 Instruments and Controls Speedometer Tachometer Fuel Gauge The speedometer shows the The tachometer displays the vehicle's speed in either kilometers engine speed in revolutions per per hour (km/h) or miles per minute (rpm).

  • Page 115: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Instruments and Controls 5-11 Here are four things that some Engine Coolant Safety Belt Reminders owners ask about. None of these Temperature Gauge Driver Safety Belt Reminder show a problem with your fuel...

  • Page 116: Airbag Readiness Light

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (12,1) 5-12 Instruments and Controls Passenger Safety Belt electronic device. To turn off the WARNING reminder light and/or chime, remove Reminder Light the object from the seat or buckle If the airbag readiness light stays the safety belt.

  • Page 117: Indicator Lamp

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Instruments and Controls 5-13 The light turns off when the engine have the vehicle serviced by your and the engine might not run as is started. If it does not, have the dealer.
  • Page 118 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (14,1) 5-14 Instruments and Controls could damage the emission control The following may correct an If one or more of these conditions system on the vehicle. Diagnosis emission system malfunction: occurs, change the fuel brand used.

  • Page 119: Service Vehicle Soon

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Instruments and Controls 5-15 happen if the 12-volt battery has Vehicles with an uplevel cluster recently been replaced or run display a Driver Information Center down. The diagnostic system is (DIC) message.

  • Page 120: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (16,1) 5-16 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving, a If the ABS light comes on and stays chime sounds. Pull off the road and on while driving, stop as soon as stop.

  • Page 121: Up-Shift Light

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Instruments and Controls 5-17 Up-Shift Light Power Steering Warning Traction Off Light Light For manual transmission vehicles, This light comes on briefly while there is an up-shift light that comes starting the engine. If it does not, This light comes on briefly when the on in the lower DIC area.

  • Page 122: Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak ® Light

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (18,1) 5-18 Instruments and Controls See Traction Control System (TCS) See Traction Control System (TCS) DIC messages to determine which ® ® on page 9 29 and StabiliTrak on page 9 29 and StabiliTrak...

  • Page 123: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Instruments and Controls 5-19 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 Driver Information Center (DIC) pressure is low.

  • Page 124: Low Fuel Warning Light

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (20,1) 5-20 Instruments and Controls Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light Reduced Engine Power Light The immobilizer light should come on briefly as the engine is started. The reduced engine power light...

  • Page 125: High-Beam On Light

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Instruments and Controls 5-21 The vehicle can be driven at a Daytime Running Lamps The light goes out when the front reduced speed when the reduced fog lamps are turned off. See Front...

  • Page 126: Cruise Control Light

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (22,1) 5-22 Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Light Door Ajar Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected.
  • Page 127 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Instruments and Controls 5-23 DIC Buttons Trip/Fuel Menu Items The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing and holding the Press MENU on the turn signal SET/CLR button while the trip lever until the Trip/Fuel Information odometer display is showing.
  • Page 128 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (24,1) 5-24 Instruments and Controls Remaining Oil Life Reset the average consumption by Fuel Used pressing SET/CLR when it is Battery Voltage This display shows the approximate displayed. liters (L) or gallons (gal) of fuel that Blank Display have been used since last reset.
  • Page 129 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Instruments and Controls 5-25 page 10 45 and Tire Pressure to the engine oil life system Battery Voltage Monitor Operation on page 10 46 for monitoring the oil life, additional This display, available on some more information.

  • Page 130: Vehicle Messages Vehicle Messages

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (26,1) 5-26 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages 35: Replace battery in radio remote More urgent messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display. control All messages should be taken Vehicle Messages (Base 75: Service air conditioner seriously.

  • Page 131: Brake System Messages

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Instruments and Controls 5-27 LOW BATTERY Compass Messages Door Ajar Messages This message is displayed when the DOOR(S) OPEN battery voltage is low. See Battery This message is displayed when the A vehicle symbol will be displayed on page 10 21 for more information.

  • Page 132: Engine Oil Messages

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (28,1) 5-28 Instruments and Controls To avoid added strain on a hot Stop and turn off the vehicle as OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP engine, the air conditioning soon as it is safe to do so to avoid ENGINE compressor automatically turns off.

  • Page 133: Lamp Messages

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Instruments and Controls 5-29 message stays on, the vehicle Lamp Messages TURN SIGNAL ON should be taken to your dealer for This message is displayed if the AUTOMATIC LIGHT service as soon as possible.

  • Page 134: Security Messages

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (30,1) 5-30 Instruments and Controls Ride Control System Security Messages SERVICE VEHICLE SOON Messages This message displays if there is a THEFT ATTEMPTED problem with the vehicle. Take the SERVICE TRACTION This message displays if the vehicle vehicle to your dealer for service.

  • Page 135: Tire Messages

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Instruments and Controls 5-31 Tire Messages The low tire pressure warning light TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE will also come on. See Tire ENGINE SERVICE TIRE MONITOR Pressure Light on page 5 18.
  • Page 136 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (32,1) 5-32 Instruments and Controls Vehicle 3. Press the center of the MENU Climate and Air Quality knob to select the Vehicle Personalization If equipped, select the Climate and Settings menu. The vehicle must Air Quality menu and the following be in the run position.
  • Page 137 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (33,1) Instruments and Controls 5-33 Air Quality Sensor Auto Defog See Rear Window Defogger under Climate Control Systems on This will allow you to select whether When turned on and high humidity page 8 1 for more information.
  • Page 138 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (34,1) 5-34 Instruments and Controls Park Assist Exit Lighting Power Door Locks This allows the Ultrasonic Parking This allows the selection of how Select Power Door Locks and the Assist feature, audible only, to be...
  • Page 139 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (35,1) Instruments and Controls 5-35 Press either the power lock button Auto Door Lock Remote Lock Feedback on the RKE transmitter twice to This allows selection of which of the This allows selection of what type of...
  • Page 140 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (36,1) 5-36 Instruments and Controls Remote Start press of . Press the knob to confirm and go back to the If equipped, this allows Remote last menu. Start to be turned on or off.

  • Page 141: Exterior Lamp Controls

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting The exterior lamps control has four positions: Exterior Lamp Controls (Off): Briefly turn to this position Exterior Lighting to turn the automatic light control off or on again.

  • Page 142: Headlamp High/Low-Beam

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) Lighting Headlamp High/ Flash-to-Pass (Headlamps): Turns the headlamps on together with the Low-Beam Changer To flash the high beams, pull the lamps listed below. A warning chime turn signal/lane change lever all the sounds if the driver door is opened way toward you.

  • Page 143: Automatic Headlamp

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Lighting The DRL system makes the To turn the DRL lamps off or on The vehicle has a light sensor low beam headlamps come on again, turn the exterior lamps located on top of the instrument...

  • Page 144: Turn And Lane-Change

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) Lighting system, to make the front and rear Raise or lower the lever until the For vehicles with front fog lamps, turn signal lamps flash on and off. the button is located on the...

  • Page 145: Interior Lighting

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Lighting Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps (Dome Lamp Override): Press to turn the lamps off, even when a The courtesy lamps come on door is open. Instrument Panel automatically when any door is...

  • Page 146: Lighting Features

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1) Lighting Lighting Features Exit Lighting Battery Power Protection The headlamps, taillamps, parking The battery saver feature is Entry Lighting lamps, back up lamps, and license designed to protect the vehicle's plate lamps come on at night, or in battery.
  • Page 147 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player ....7-16 System Auxiliary Devices ... . 7-18...
  • Page 148 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) Infotainment System Set up the tone, speaker Overview (Base Radio) adjustments, and preset radio stations. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9 2. The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off.
  • Page 149 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Infotainment System INFO Radio: Shows available CD: Moves up one folder Opens the phone information about the level while playing an MP3. main menu. current station. Mutes the audio system. CD: Shows available...
  • Page 150 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) Infotainment System Overview (Uplevel Radio) CD: Pauses playback, and stops playback. Radio: Seeks the next station. CD: Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track. CLOCK Opens the clock menu.

  • Page 151: Infotainment System

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Infotainment System O. BACK Turning the System On or Off Radio: Opens the Menu: Moves one (Volume/Power): Press to turn autostore stations list. level back. the system on and off. BAND...
  • Page 152 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1) Infotainment System Delete the last character in a Menu Icons D. The down arrow indicates more sequence. options are available in the The menu icons indicate the current menu. Selecting a Menu Option...
  • Page 153 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Infotainment System 2. Turn the MENU knob to display Turning a Function On or Off 3. Press the MENU knob to select the setting. the character. 3. Press the MENU knob to Press the BACK button to delete the activate the setting.
  • Page 154 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (8,1) Infotainment System BACK: Press to: Activating a Setting Turning a Function On or Off Exit a menu. Return from a submenu screen to the previous menu screen. Delete the last character in a sequence.
  • Page 155 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Infotainment System Press the BACK button to delete the Press the BACK button to go back 2. Select Radio Settings. last character in the sequence or to the Tone Settings menu.

  • Page 156: Am-Fm Radio

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (10,1) 7-10 Infotainment System Maximum Startup Volume Radio RDS (Radio Data System) The maximum volume played when The radio may have RDS. The RDS the radio is first turned on can AM-FM Radio feature is available for use only on be set.
  • Page 157 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Infotainment System 7-11 Selecting a Station Station List To search for a programming type determined by station: 1. Turn the MENU knob. Seek Tuning 1. Turn the MENU knob. 2. Select AM or FM Station List. All...

  • Page 158: Satellite Radio

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (12,1) 7-12 Infotainment System Storing a Station as a Favorite Autostore Stations Satellite Radio Stations from all bands can be AS (Autostore): Autostore Vehicles with an XM Satellite Radio stored in any order in the favorite...
  • Page 159 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Infotainment System 7-13 Control Buttons XM Categories Selecting a Channel Using The buttons used to control the XM XM channels are organized in radio are: categories. Press and release BAND: Press to turn the radio on...
  • Page 160 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (14,1) 7-14 Infotainment System Selecting a Channel Using the Retrieving Channels Channel Unauth: This channel is Menu System blocked or cannot be received with Press the FAV button to open a your XM subscription package.

  • Page 161: Radio Reception

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Infotainment System 7-15 No Subscription Please Renew: Check Antenna: If this message especially around tall buildings or XM subscription needs to be does not clear within a short period hills, causing the sound to fade in reactivated.

  • Page 162: Satellite Radio Antenna

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (16,1) 7-16 Infotainment System under heavy foliage, bridges, Satellite Radio Antenna Audio Players garages, or tunnels may cause loss The XM Satellite Radio antenna is of the XM signal for a period of time.
  • Page 163 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Infotainment System 7-17 mild neutral detergent solution Control Buttons Removing a CD mixed with water, and clean it. Wipe The buttons used to control the CD Press the disc from the center to the player are: outer edge.

  • Page 164: Auxiliary Devices

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (18,1) 7-18 Infotainment System Using the CD Menu: Searching for MP3 Tracks Auxiliary Devices 1. Turn the MENU knob. The search feature may take some The optional AUX input allows time to display the information after portable devices to connect to the 2.
  • Page 165 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Infotainment System 7-19 3.5 mm Jack Not all iPods, PFDs, USB drives, To search for tracks: and Zunes are compatible with the 1. Turn the MENU knob. Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to infotainment system.
  • Page 166 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (20,1) 7-20 Infotainment System Off: Starts playback from the 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Connecting and Controlling a beginning of the current track after Song Titles, Podcasts, or USB Drive the last track finishes.

  • Page 167: Bluetooth (Overview)

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Infotainment System 7-21 Tracks can be searched for by: Shuffle Functionality Phone Playlists* Turn the MENU knob and set Shuffle Songs (Random) to On Bluetooth (Overview) Artists or Off. For vehicles equipped with...
  • Page 168 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (22,1) 7-22 Infotainment System Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Vehicles with a Bluetooth system (End Call/Mute): Press to The system may not work with can use a Bluetooth capable cell end a call, reject a call, or cancel an all cell phones.

  • Page 169: Controls)

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Infotainment System 7-23 Up to five cell phones can be Audio System Bluetooth (Infotainment paired to the Bluetooth system. Controls) When using the Bluetooth system, The pairing process is disabled sound comes through the vehicle's For information about how to when the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 170 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (24,1) 7-24 Infotainment System 4. Select Pair Device (Phone). A Listing All Paired and Connected 4. Select Device List. four digit Personal Identification Phones 5. Select the new phone to link to Number (PIN) appears on the 1.
  • Page 171 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Infotainment System 7-25 The Call Lists menu allows you to 2. Select Call Lists. Accepting a Call access the phone numbers from the 3. Select the Incoming Calls, Turn the MENU knob to Answer...
  • Page 172 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (26,1) 7-26 Infotainment System Switching Between Calls (Call 5. To add more callers to the 2. Enter the character sequence. Waiting Calls Only) See Entering a Character conference call, repeat Steps 1 through 4.
  • Page 173 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Infotainment System 7-27 Calling, if available. See OnStar to the system. To link to a This name will be used to Overview on page 14 1 for more different paired phone, see indicate which phones are information.
  • Page 174 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (28,1) 7-28 Infotainment System Deleting a Paired Phone 2. Say Bluetooth. Delete: This command is used to delete individual name tags. If the phone name you want to 3. Say Change phone.
  • Page 175 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Infotainment System 7-29 To hear all of the numbers Using the Delete All Name Tags Making a Call recognized by the system, say Command Calls can be made using the Verify at any time.
  • Page 176 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (30,1) 7-30 Infotainment System Using the Digit Dial Command Once connected, the person called Call Waiting will be heard through the audio The digit dial command allows a Call waiting must be supported on speakers.
  • Page 177 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Infotainment System 7-31 3. Use the dial or call command to The cell phone must be paired and Voice Pass-Thru dial the number of the third party connected with the Bluetooth Voice pass-thru allows access to the to be called.
  • Page 178 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (32,1) 7-32 Infotainment System use this feature when calling a Trademarks and Manufactured under license from menu-driven phone system. Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the License Agreements Account numbers can also be double-D symbol are trademarks of stored for use.
  • Page 179 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (33,1) Infotainment System 7-33 name. Channel blocking is available General Requirements: for XM Satellite Radio receivers by 1. A License Agreement from XM notifying XM at: is required for any product that...
  • Page 180 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (34,1) 7-34 Infotainment System content delivery. For more Regarding the use of Gracenote not to assign, copy, transfer or information, visit transmit the Gracenote Software or Music Recognition Service, when www.gracenote.com. this product is used, it is necessary any Gracenote Data to any third to agree to the following articles.
  • Page 181 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (35,1) Infotainment System 7-35 Under no circumstances will The Gracenote Software and each Gracenote is not obligated to Gracenote become liable for any item of Gracenote Data are licensed provide you with new enhanced or payment to you for any information to you AS IS.
  • Page 182 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (36,1) 7-36 Infotainment System NOTES...

  • Page 183: Climate Control Systems

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped) Systems G. Rear Window Defogger Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, defrosting, and H. Defog Climate Control Systems ..8-1...
  • Page 184 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) Climate Controls Driver and Passenger Heated It helps to quickly cool the air inside (Defog): Clears the windows of Seats (If Equipped) the vehicle or prevent outside air fog or moisture. Air is directed to the and odors from entering.

  • Page 185: Automatic Climate Control System

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Climate Controls Heated Seats (If Equipped): Press D. Defrost To place the system in automatic to turn the heated seats on or off. mode do the following: E. Fan Control See Heated Front Seats on 1.
  • Page 186 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) Climate Controls MODE (Air Delivery Mode): Press AQS (Air Quality Sensor): For (Air Conditioning): Press to to change the direction of the vehicles with an air quality sensor, turn the automatic air conditioning airflow.
  • Page 187 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Climate Controls on, see Climate and Air Quality For vehicles with heated outside The system will default to a heating under Vehicle Personalization on rearview mirrors, they turn on when or cooling mode depending on the page 5 32.
  • Page 188 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1) Climate Controls Air Vents Operation Tips Clear away any ice, snow, Adjustable air vents are in the or leaves from air inlets at the center and on the side of the base of the windshield that could instrument panel.
  • Page 189 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park (Automatic Cruise Control Transmission) ....9-19 Cruise Control ....9-32 Operating Shifting out of Park .

  • Page 190: Taking Your Eyes Off The Road For

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Driving Information WARNING passenger to handle potential distractions. Distracted Driving Taking your eyes off the road too Become familiar with vehicle long or too often could cause a...

  • Page 191: Drunk Driving

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Driving and Operating careless and make mistakes. Helpful braking tips to keep in mind WARNING (Continued) Anticipate what they might do include: and be ready. Keep enough distance between Do not drink and drive or ride with...

  • Page 192: Off-Road Recovery

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) Driving and Operating Adjust speed so you can drive If power steering assist is lost due Off-Road Recovery through the curve. Maintain a to a system malfunction, the vehicle reasonable, steady speed.

  • Page 193: Loss Of Control

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Driving and Operating 3. Then turn the steering wheel to Defensive drivers avoid most skids material on the road. Learn to go straight down the roadway. by taking reasonable care suited to...

  • Page 194: Driving On Wet Roads

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1) Driving and Operating Driving on Wet Roads There is no hard and fast rule about WARNING (Continued) hydroplaning. The best advice is to Rain and wet roads can reduce slow down when the road is wet.

  • Page 195: Highway Hypnosis

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Driving and Operating Check all fluid levels and brakes, Highway Hypnosis WARNING (Continued) tires, cooling system, and Always be alert and pay attention to transmission. they would not work well. You your surroundings while driving.

  • Page 196: Winter Driving

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (8,1) Driving and Operating Winter Driving The Antilock Brake System (ABS) Blizzard Conditions on page 9 27 improves vehicle Being stuck in snow can be a Driving on Snow or Ice stability during hard stops on serious situation.

  • Page 197: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Slowly and cautiously spin the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about wheels to free the vehicle when carbon monoxide, see Engine stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.

  • Page 198: Vehicle Load Limits

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (10,1) 9-10 Driving and Operating For information about using tire Vehicle Load Limits WARNING (Continued) chains on the vehicle, see Tire It is very important to know how Chains on page 10 56.
  • Page 199 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Driving and Operating 9-11 pillar (B-pillar). With the driver Rating (GAWR) for the front and there will be five 150 lb door open, you will find the label rear axle; see Certification...
  • Page 200 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (12,1) 9-12 Driving and Operating Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
  • Page 201 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Driving and Operating 9-13 Refer to the vehicle's Tire and A vehicle-specific Certification WARNING Loading Information label for label, found on the vehicle specific information about the center pillar (B-pillar), tells you...

  • Page 202: Starting And Operating

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (14,1) 9-14 Driving and Operating If you put things inside the Starting and WARNING (Continued) vehicle like suitcases, Operating tools, packages, or anything Never stack heavier else they will go as fast as...

  • Page 203: Ignition Positions

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Driving and Operating 9-15 above 110 km/h (68 mph) Ignition Positions A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ should be limited to LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is five minutes per use. stopped, turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF to turn the engine off.
  • Page 204 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (16,1) 9-16 Driving and Operating 2. Shift the vehicle to neutral. This The ignition switch can bind in the This position can also be used for can be done while the vehicle is...

  • Page 205: Starting The Engine

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Driving and Operating 9-17 Key Lock Release If charging or jump starting the or accessories, you could change battery does not work, there is a the way the engine operates. manual key lock release. Locate the Before adding electrical hole below the ignition lock.

  • Page 206: Engine Heater

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (18,1) 9-18 Driving and Operating engine and transmission gently Notice: Cranking the engine for engine immediately after starting to allow the oil to warm up and long periods of time, by returning it.

  • Page 207: Retained Accessory

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Driving and Operating 9-19 Retained Accessory Shifting Into Park WARNING Power (RAP) (Automatic Transmission) Plugging the cord into an These vehicle accessories may be ungrounded outlet could cause an WARNING used for up to 10 minutes after the electrical shock.

  • Page 208: Shifting Out Of Park

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (20,1) 9-20 Driving and Operating 2. Hold the button on the shift lever If you have to leave the vehicle with Shifting out of Park and push the lever toward the the engine running, the vehicle must To shift out of P (Park): front of the vehicle into P (Park).

  • Page 209: Parking

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Driving and Operating 9-21 Parking Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) If the vehicle has a manual There are holes or openings transmission, before getting out of WARNING in the vehicle body from...

  • Page 210: Running The Vehicle While

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (22,1) 9-22 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Follow the proper steps to be sure WARNING the vehicle will not move. If the While Parked vehicle has an automatic It can be dangerous to get out of...

  • Page 211: Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Driving and Operating 9-23 Automatic from P (Park) when the ignition key WARNING is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out Transmission of P (Park), ease pressure on the It is dangerous to get out of the...

  • Page 212: Manual Mode

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (24,1) 9-24 Driving and Operating N (Neutral) only. Also, use Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or Manual Mode N (Neutral) when the vehicle is N (Neutral) with the engine Driver Shift Control (DSC) being towed.

  • Page 213: Manual Transmission

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Driving and Operating 9-25 1. Move the shift lever from The transmission will only allow you Manual Transmission D (Drive) to the left into the (+) or to shift into gears appropriate for the The manual transmission has a shift ( ) manual position.
  • Page 214 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (26,1) 9-26 Driving and Operating Notice: Do not rest your foot on 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth) and During normal driving, upshifts the clutch pedal while driving or 6 (Sixth): Shift into 3 (Third), should occur between 1,300 and while stopped.

  • Page 215: System (Abs)

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Driving and Operating 9-27 If the gear does not engage, shift Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it the transmission to neutral, release becomes necessary to slam on the...

  • Page 216: Parking Brake

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (28,1) 9-28 Driving and Operating suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake To release the parking brake: leave enough room up ahead to 1. Hold the brake pedal down. stop, even with ABS.

  • Page 217: Brake Assist

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Driving and Operating 9-29 If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle stability system hydraulic brake Ride Control Systems is pulling a trailer, see Driving control module increases brake Characteristics and Towing Tips on...
  • Page 218 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (30,1) 9-30 Driving and Operating If the TCS/StabiliTrak light comes on and stays on, reset the system: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 seconds. TCS/StabiliTrak Light 3.

  • Page 219: Stabilitrak System

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Driving and Operating 9-31 ® Driving should be adjusted StabiliTrak System accordingly. Press and release the The vehicle has a vehicle stability TCS/StabiliTrak button again to turn enhancement system called the system back on.

  • Page 220: System

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (32,1) 9-32 Driving and Operating If the TCS/StabiliTrak light comes Cruise Control on and stays on, reset the system: For vehicles with cruise control, the 1. Stop the vehicle. vehicle can maintain a speed of 2.
  • Page 221 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (33,1) Driving and Operating 9-33 Setting Cruise Control WARNING If the cruise button is on when not in use, it could get bumped and go into Cruise control can be dangerous cruise when not desired. Keep the...
  • Page 222 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (34,1) 9-34 Driving and Operating To slow down in small amounts, Increasing Speed While Using Ending Cruise Control move the thumbwheel toward Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise SET/ briefly. Each time this is...

  • Page 223: Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (35,1) Driving and Operating 9-35 Object Detection rear bumper. The distance objects WARNING (Continued) can be detected may be less during Systems warmer or humid weather. URPA, always check behind the Turning the System On and Off...

  • Page 224: Fuel

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (36,1) 9-36 Driving and Operating A trailer was attached to the PARK ASSIST OFF: If the URPA Fuel vehicle, or an object was system does not activate due to a hanging out of the liftgate during...

  • Page 225: Recommended Fuel

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (37,1) Driving and Operating 9-37 Gasoline Specifications Fuel Additives At a minimum, gasoline should meet To provide cleaner air, all gasolines ASTM specification D 4814 in the in the United States are now United States or CAN/CGSB 3.5...

  • Page 226: Filling The Tank

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (38,1) 9-38 Driving and Operating For customers who do not use TOP Notice: This vehicle was not Filling the Tank TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, designed for fuel that contains one bottle of GM Fuel System methanol.
  • Page 227 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (39,1) Driving and Operating 9-39 WARNING WARNING Fuel can spray out on you if you If a fire starts while you are open the fuel cap too quickly. refueling, do not remove the If you spill fuel and then nozzle.

  • Page 228: Filling A Portable Fuel

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (40,1) 9-40 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact Information WARNING with the inside of the fill opening before operating the...
  • Page 229 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (41,1) Driving and Operating 9-41 vehicle such as a motor home, see The vehicle can tow a trailer if it is Pulling a Trailer Recreational Vehicle Towing on equipped with the proper trailer Here are some important points: page 10 76.
  • Page 230 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (42,1) 9-42 Driving and Operating For vehicles with a manual and trailer moving and then apply Passing transmission, it is better not to the trailer brake controller by hand More passing distance is needed use the highest gear.
  • Page 231 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (43,1) Driving and Operating 9-43 shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, brakes might have to be used so while parked, preferably on level or other objects. Avoid jerky or ground, with the transmission out of much that they would get hot and no sudden maneuvers.

  • Page 232: Trailer Towing

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (44,1) 9-44 Driving and Operating transmission. Turn the wheels 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is Trailer Towing into the curb if facing downhill or clear of the chocks. Before pulling a trailer, there are into traffic if facing uphill.

  • Page 233: Towing Equipment

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (45,1) Driving and Operating 9-45 Maximum trailer weight is calculated vehicle can tow. If towing a trailer, Total Weight on Your Vehicle's assuming only the driver is in the the tongue load must be added to...

  • Page 234: Conversions And Add-Ons

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (46,1) 9-46 Driving and Operating are, seal the holes when the Trailer Brakes Conversions and hitch is removed. If the holes Does the trailer have its own Add-Ons are not sealed, dirt, water, and...
  • Page 235 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Battery ..... 10-21 Electrical System Starter Switch Check ..10-22...

  • Page 236: Accessories And Modifications

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 10-2 Vehicle Care Different Size Tires and General Information Accessories and Wheels ....10-52...

  • Page 237: Vehicle Care

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Vehicle Care 10-3 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. See your manual.

  • Page 238: Hood

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) 10-4 Vehicle Care Hood To open the hood: 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and 3. Lift the hood and release the push the secondary hood hood prop from its retainer, release handle toward the driver located above the radiator.
  • Page 239 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Vehicle Care 10-5 To close the hood: 2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release it 1. Before closing the hood, be sure so it fully latches. Check to all the filler caps are on properly.

  • Page 240: Engine Compartment Overview

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1) 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.4L L4 Engine...

  • Page 241: Engine Oil

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Vehicle Care 10-7 Always dispose of engine oil A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on K. Windshield Washer Fluid properly. See What to Do with page 10 11. Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on Used Oil in this section.
  • Page 242 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (8,1) 10-8 Vehicle Care 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it to the engine. If you find that you Specification with a paper towel or cloth, then have an oil level above the Use and ask for licensed engine push it back in all the way.

  • Page 243: Engine Oil Life System

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Vehicle Care 10-9 Viscosity Grade Engine oil system flushes are not Engine Oil Life System recommended and could cause SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity When to Change Engine Oil engine damage not covered by the grade for the vehicle.

  • Page 244: Automatic Transmission

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (10,1) 10-10 Vehicle Care year. The engine oil and filter must 2. Press the DIC MENU button on Automatic Transmission be changed at least once a year the turn signal lever to enter the...

  • Page 245: Manual Transmission

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Vehicle Care 10-11 Change the fluid and filter at the Adding fluid will not correct a leak. side of the reservoir. The brake/ intervals listed in Maintenance hydraulic clutch fluid system should...
  • Page 246 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (12,1) 10-12 Vehicle Care How to Inspect the Engine Air 2. Align the air cleaner housing cover tabs to the air cleaner Cleaner/Filter housing. To inspect the air cleaner/filter, 3. Install the air cleaner housing remove the filter from the vehicle cover using the six screws.

  • Page 247: Cooling System

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Vehicle Care 10-13 Cooling System WARNING WARNING An electric engine cooling fan Heater and radiator hoses, and under the hood can start up even other engine parts, can be very when the engine is not running hot.

  • Page 248: Engine Coolant

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (14,1) 10-14 Vehicle Care Notice: Using coolant other than What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, ® DEX-COOL drinkable water and DEX-COOL can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator coolant.
  • Page 249 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Vehicle Care 10-15 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.
  • Page 250 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (16,1) 10-16 Vehicle Care parts. Use the recommended WARNING (Continued) coolant and the proper coolant mixture. The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong...

  • Page 251: Engine Overheating

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Vehicle Care 10-17 lower, add more of the proper If the decision to lift the hood is WARNING (Continued) DEX-COOL coolant mixture to made, make sure the vehicle is the coolant surge tank until the parked on a level surface.

  • Page 252: Washer Fluid

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (18,1) 10-18 Vehicle Care Idles for long periods in traffic. If the engine coolant temperature Adding Washer Fluid gauge is still in the overheat zone, Tows a trailer. pull over, stop, and park the vehicle If the engine coolant temperature right away.

  • Page 253: Brakes

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Vehicle Care 10-19 Fill the washer fluid tank only Brake linings should always be WARNING three-quarters full when it is replaced as complete axle sets. very cold. This allows for Brake Pedal Travel...

  • Page 254: Brake Fluid

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (20,1) 10-20 Vehicle Care installing disc brake pads that are There are only two reasons why the WARNING wrong for the vehicle, can change brake fluid level in the reservoir the balance between the front and...
  • Page 255 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Vehicle Care 10-21 If brake fluid is spilled on the When the brake/clutch fluid falls to a WARNING vehicle's painted surfaces, low level, the brake warning light the paint finish can be comes on.

  • Page 256: Starter Switch Check

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (22,1) 10-22 Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage Starter Switch Check 3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle WARNING WARNING should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).

  • Page 257: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Vehicle Care 10-23 Automatic Transmission 3. With the engine off, turn the Park Brake and P (Park) ignition on, but do not start the Shift Lock Control Mechanism Check engine. Without applying the...

  • Page 258: Replacement

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (24,1) 10-24 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) damage that occurs would not be 3. Push the new blade assembly mechanism's holding covered by your warranty. Do not securely on the wiper arm until...

  • Page 259: Headlamp Aiming

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Vehicle Care 10-25 Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 30.

  • Page 260: Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, And Parking Lamps

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (26,1) 10-26 Vehicle Care Headlamps, Front Turn 3. Disconnect the wiring harness Parking/Turn Signal Lamp connector from the bulb (C) by Signal, Sidemarker, and pressing the connector Parking Lamps release (B) and pulling straight back.

  • Page 261: Fog Lamps

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Vehicle Care 10-27 5. Install the new bulb in the bulb 4. Replace the bulb socket into the Taillamps, Turn Signal, socket. headlamp assembly by turning Sidemarker, and clockwise. 6. Install the bulb socket into the...
  • Page 262 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (28,1) 10-28 Vehicle Care Stoplamp/Taillamp, Turn Signal, Back up, and Sidemarker Lamp 1. Open the liftgate. 3. Remove the bulb socket by turning counterclockwise and pulling straight out. 4. Remove the bulb from the 3.

  • Page 263: Back-Up Lamps

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Vehicle Care 10-29 9. Install the taillamp assembly and tighten the two screws. 10. Close the two screw covers. Back-Up Lamps A. Turn Signal Lamp 4. Remove the taillamp assembly by pulling it straight back until B.

  • Page 264: License Plate Lamp

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (30,1) 10-30 Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp Replacement Bulbs Bulb To replace the license plate Exterior Lamp Number lamp bulb: Back-Up Lamp 3157K Front Fog Lamp H8LL Front and Rear 194 (W5W)

  • Page 265: Electrical System

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Vehicle Care 10-31 Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers An electrical overload may cause Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off.

  • Page 266: Engine Compartment Fuse

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (32,1) 10-32 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Block To remove the fuse block cover, squeeze the clips and lift it up. Engine Compartment Fuse Block Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the...
  • Page 267 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (33,1) Vehicle Care 10-33 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Ignition, Engine Fuel System Control Body Control Control Module/ Module Module, VBAT 07 Transmission Not Used Body Control Control Module Module VBAT 06...
  • Page 268 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (34,1) 10-34 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Relays Usage Cooling Fan Air Conditioning Cooling Fan K7 Compressor Clutch Lambda Sensor 1 Front Wiper Speed Rear Window Fog Lamps Front Wiper On...

  • Page 269: Block

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (35,1) Vehicle Care 10-35 Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is in the driver side of instrument panel. To access the fuses: 2. Squeeze the sides of the 3. Remove the compartment.
  • Page 270 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (36,1) 10-36 Vehicle Care Circuit Usage Circuit Usage Number Number OnStar/Hands Free Body Control Phone Module 4 DC/DC Converter Body Control Module 8 Body Control Module 5 Air Conditioning Blower Motor Audio...
  • Page 271 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (37,1) Vehicle Care 10-37 Circuit Usage Circuit Usage Relays Usage Number Number Trunk Open Air Conditioning Body Control Logistic Mode System Module 1 Retained Accessory Trailer Body Control Power Module 2 Battery Sensor...

  • Page 272: Wheels And Tires

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (38,1) 10-38 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose the Improperly repaired tires can same danger as overloaded cause a crash. Only the Every new GM vehicle has tires.

  • Page 273: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (39,1) Vehicle Care 10-39 Winter tires, in general, are tires with a lower speed rating are aspect ratio, construction type, designed for increased traction on chosen, never exceed the tire's and service description. See the snow and ice covered roads.

  • Page 274: Tire Designations

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (40,1) 10-40 Vehicle Care Tire Identification Number Tire Designations (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit (TIN). The TIN shows the number that indicates the tire Tire Size manufacturer and plant code, height to width measurements.

  • Page 275: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (41,1) Vehicle Care 10-41 is certified to carry. The speed Belt A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, oil, rating is the maximum speed a cords that is located between and coolant, but without tire is certified to carry a load.
  • Page 276 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (42,1) 10-42 Vehicle Care GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Maximum Load Rating model name molding that is Rating for the rear axle. See load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same...
  • Page 277 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (43,1) Vehicle Care 10-43 Sidewall The portion of a tire UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Vehicle Maximum Load on the between the tread and the bead. Grading Standards) A tire Tire Load on an individual tire...

  • Page 278: Tire Pressure

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (44,1) 10-44 Vehicle Care Rough ride. Tire Pressure When to Check Needless damage from Check the tires once a month Tires need the correct amount of road hazards. or more. air pressure to operate effectively.

  • Page 279: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (45,1) Vehicle Care 10-45 If the inflation pressure is low, by the vehicle manufacturer on the Please note that the TPMS is vehicle placard or tire inflation not a substitute for proper tire add air until the recommended pressure label.

  • Page 280: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (46,1) 10-46 Vehicle Care wheels on the vehicle that prevent Tire Pressure Monitor If the warning light comes on, stop the TPMS from functioning properly. as soon as possible and inflate the...
  • Page 281 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (47,1) Vehicle Care 10-47 A Tire and Loading Information label Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits TPMS sensor. The malfunction shows the size of the original use a GM-approved liquid tire light and DIC message should equipment tires and the correct sealant.
  • Page 282 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (48,1) 10-48 Vehicle Care Replacement tires or wheels do TPMS sensors. The TPMS sensor 3. Use the MENU button to select not match the original equipment matching process should also be the Vehicle Information menu in tires or wheels.

  • Page 283: Tire Inspection

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (49,1) Vehicle Care 10-49 The tire has a puncture, cut, A horn chirp confirms that the Tire Inspection or other damage that cannot sensor identification code has We recommend that the tires,...

  • Page 284: When It Is Time For New Tires

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (50,1) 10-50 Vehicle Care Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor Lightly coat the center of the System. See Tire Pressure wheel hub with wheel bearing Monitor Operation on grease after a wheel change or page 10 46.

  • Page 285: Buying New Tires

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (51,1) Vehicle Care 10-51 maintenance affect how fast aging Buying New Tires takes place. Tires will typically GM has developed and matched need to be replaced due to wear specific tires for the vehicle. The...

  • Page 286: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (52,1) 10-52 Vehicle Care If the tires have an all season tread the same size, load range, speed WARNING design, the TPC spec number will rating, and construction (radial) as be followed by MS, for mud and the original tires.

  • Page 287: Uniform Tire Quality

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (53,1) Vehicle Care 10-53 brakes, rollover airbags, traction Uniform Tire Quality (UTQG) system does not apply control, and electronic stability to deep tread, winter-type snow Grading control, the performance of these tires, space-saver, or temporary systems can also be affected.
  • Page 288 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (54,1) 10-54 Vehicle Care Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained The treadwear grade is a The traction grades, from high temperature can cause the...

  • Page 289: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (55,1) Vehicle Care 10-55 Wheel Alignment and Tire Some aluminum wheels can be Notice: The wrong wheel can repaired. See your dealer if any of also cause problems with bearing Balance these conditions exist.

  • Page 290: Tire Chains

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (56,1) 10-56 Vehicle Care Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING It is unusual for a tire to blow out WARNING Driving on a flat tire will cause while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire.
  • Page 291 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (57,1) Vehicle Care 10-57 This vehicle may come with a jack WARNING (Continued) WARNING and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. To use the jacking changing a flat tire. If it is used for...

  • Page 292: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (58,1) 10-58 Vehicle Care The following information explains If this vehicle has a tire sealant WARNING how to repair or change a tire. and compressor kit, there may not be a spare tire or tire changing...
  • Page 293 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (59,1) Vehicle Care 10-59 The kit includes: There is only enough sealant to seal one tire. After usage, the tire sealant canister must be replaced. Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily...
  • Page 294 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (60,1) 10-60 Vehicle Care Do not remove any objects that have penetrated the tire. 1. Remove the tire sealant canister (D) and compressor from its storage location. See Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10 65.
  • Page 295 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (61,1) Vehicle Care 10-61 Do not pinch the power plug on the Tire and Loading cord in the door or window. Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10 44. 9. Start the vehicle. The vehicle...
  • Page 296 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (62,1) 10-62 Vehicle Care The tire is not sealed and will 18. Turn the sealant/air hose (B) 22. Immediately drive the vehicle continue to leak air until the clockwise onto the sealant...
  • Page 297 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (63,1) Vehicle Care 10-63 24. Wipe off any sealant from the Using the Tire Sealant and Slot on Top of Compressor wheel, tire, or vehicle. Compressor Kit without G. Pressure Deflation Button Sealant to Inflate a Tire 25.
  • Page 298 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (64,1) 10-64 Vehicle Care See If a Tire Goes Flat on 5. Attach the air only hose (J) to 8. Press the on/off button (E) to page 10 56 for other important...

  • Page 299: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (65,1) Vehicle Care 10-65 Notice: If the recommended 11. Unplug the power plug (I) from Storing the Tire Sealant pressure cannot be reached after the accessory power outlet in and Compressor Kit approximately 25 minutes, the the vehicle.

  • Page 300: Tire Changing

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (66,1) 10-66 Vehicle Care Tire Changing Removing the Tire Changing Tools To access the tire changing tools: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2 8. 2. Remove the tire sealant and 3.
  • Page 301 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (67,1) Vehicle Care 10-67 Removing the Spare Tire The spare tire is stored under the vehicle. To access the spare tire: 1. Open the storage in the load compartment. 3. Attach the extension to the 5.
  • Page 302 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (68,1) 10-68 Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 6. Lift the spare tire holder and 8. Detach the safety cable. unhook both catches. 9. Lower the holder all the way and 7.
  • Page 303 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (69,1) Vehicle Care 10-69 After removing the wheel cover, use 3. Place the jack near the flat tire. the following instructions to remove 4. Place the jack under the vehicle. the flat tire and install the spare tire.
  • Page 304 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (70,1) 10-70 Vehicle Care WARNING Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
  • Page 305 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (71,1) Vehicle Care 10-71 WARNING (Continued) WARNING WARNING (Continued) an emergency, a cloth or a paper Never use oil or grease on bolts after replacing. Follow the torque towel can be used; however, use...

  • Page 306: Full-Size Spare Tire

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (72,1) 10-72 Vehicle Care Notice: Wheel covers will not fit 3. Lift the spare tire holder and on the vehicle's compact spare. engage it in both catches. The If you try to put a wheel cover on...

  • Page 307: Jump Starting

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (73,1) Vehicle Care 10-73 instructions on how to remove, Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps install, or store a spare tire, see Tire could result in costly damage to For more information about the Changing on page 10 66.
  • Page 308 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (74,1) 10-74 Vehicle Care The positive jump start connection Notice: If any accessories are left WARNING is under a trim cover. Open the on or plugged in during the jump cover door to expose the terminal.
  • Page 309 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (75,1) Vehicle Care 10-75 7. Connect one end of the black WARNING negative ( ) cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the good Fans or other moving engine battery (C).

  • Page 310: Towing

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (76,1) 10-76 Vehicle Care To disconnect the jumper cables Towing Recreational Vehicle from both vehicles: Towing 1. Disconnect the black Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing refers to negative ( ) cable from the...
  • Page 311 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (77,1) Vehicle Care 10-77 Here are some important things to Dinghy Towing (With If the vehicle must be towed, a dolly consider before recreational vehicle should be used. See "Dolly Towing" Automatic Transmission) towing: that follows for more information.
  • Page 312 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (78,1) 10-78 Vehicle Care 3. Turn the ignition to ACC/ Dolly Towing ACCESSORY. 4. To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove fuses 21, 22, 23, and 24 from the instrument panel fuse block.

  • Page 313: Appearance Care

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (79,1) Vehicle Care 10-79 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a Appearance Care exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) straight-ahead position with a can result in damage or removal clamping device designed for of paint and decals.
  • Page 314 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (80,1) 10-80 Vehicle Care If necessary, use non-abrasive Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Shutter System cleaners that are marked safe for Parts painted surfaces to remove foreign Regularly clean bright metal parts matter.
  • Page 315 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (81,1) Vehicle Care 10-81 blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and Weatherstrips Wheels and Trim Aluminum a buildup of vehicle wash/wax or Chrome Apply silicone grease on treatments may cause wiper weatherstrips to make them last Use a soft, clean cloth with mild streaking.

  • Page 316: Interior Care

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (82,1) 10-82 Vehicle Care Notice: To avoid surface damage, Body Component Lubrication Original manufacturer replacement do not use strong soaps, parts will provide the corrosion Lubricate all key lock cylinders, chemicals, abrasive polishes,...
  • Page 317 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (83,1) Vehicle Care 10-83 furnishings can also permanently Cleaners may contain solvents that A concentrated soap solution will transfer color to the vehicle's can become concentrated in the leave a residue that creates interior.
  • Page 318 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (84,1) 10-84 Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet 3. Start on the outside edge of the Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and soil and gently rub toward the Other Plastic Surfaces Start by vacuuming the surface center. Fold the cleaning cloth using a soft brush attachment.

  • Page 319: Floor Mats

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (85,1) Vehicle Care 10-85 Do not use cleaners that increase Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for gloss, especially on the instrument proper floor mat usage. panel. Reflected glare can decrease The original equipment floor...
  • Page 320 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (86,1) 10-86 Vehicle Care Use only a single floor mat on Removing and Replacing the the driver side. Floor Mats Do not place one floor mat on 1. Pull up on the rear of the floor top of another.

  • Page 321: Service And Maintenance

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and Additional Maintenance General Information and Care Maintenance Your vehicle is an important Additional Maintenance investment. This section describes and Care ....11-9...
  • Page 322 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 11-2 Service and Maintenance Your dealer has trained technicians Damage caused by The Additional Required who can perform required improper maintenance can lead to Services Normal are for maintenance using genuine...

  • Page 323: Maintenance Schedule

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Service and Maintenance 11-3 The Additional Required Maintenance WARNING Services Severe are for vehicles Schedule that are: Performing maintenance work can Mainly driven in heavy city traffic Owner Checks and Services be dangerous and can cause in hot weather.
  • Page 324 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) 11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect windshield wiper Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required blades for wear, cracking, Services Every 12 000 km/ When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL or contamination. See Exterior...
  • Page 325 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Service and Maintenance 11-5 Visually inspect steering, Check starter switch. See Starter Check accelerator pedal for suspension, and chassis Switch Check on page 10 22. damage, high effort, or binding. components for damaged, loose, Replace if needed.
  • Page 326 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1) 11-6 Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 327 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Service and Maintenance 11-7 Footnotes Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Normal a) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly.
  • Page 328 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (8,1) 11-8 Service and Maintenance...

  • Page 329: Maintenance And Care

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Service and Maintenance 11-9 Footnotes Maintenance Special Application Additional Schedule Additional Required Services Maintenance and Care Services Severe a) Check all fuel and vapor lines Change brake hydraulic fluid Your vehicle is an important and hoses for proper hook up, every two years.
  • Page 330 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (10,1) 11-10 Service and Maintenance Battery Brakes Hoses The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Hoses transport fluids and should the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving.
  • Page 331 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Service and Maintenance 11-11 Shocks and Struts Tires Vehicle Care Shocks and struts help aid in control Tires need to be properly inflated, To help keep the vehicle looking like for a smoother ride.
  • Page 332 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (12,1) 11-12 Service and Maintenance Windshield Wiper Blades For safety, appearance, and the Wiper blades need to be cleaned best viewing, keep the windshield and kept in good condition to clean and clear.

  • Page 333: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Service and Maintenance 11-13 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of Engine Oil the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
  • Page 334 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (14,1) 11-14 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Key Lock Cylinders Canada 10953474). Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723) Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

  • Page 335: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Service and Maintenance 11-15 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...

  • Page 336: Maintenance Records

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (16,1) 11-16 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
  • Page 337 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 338 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (18,1) 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...

  • Page 339: Vehicle Identification

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN)

  • Page 340: Technical Data

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 13 for more information.

  • Page 341: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2.4L L4 Automatic and Manual .9 mm (0.035 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing...
  • Page 342 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) 12-4 Technical Data NOTES...

  • Page 343: Customer Satisfaction Procedure

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Customer Information 13-1 Customer Reporting Safety Defects Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects to Information the United States Customer Satisfaction Government ....13-12...
  • Page 344 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, case will generally be heard within member of dealership management, remember that your concern will 40 days. If you do not agree with the...

  • Page 345: Customer Information

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning Customer Assistance Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor Offices not feel your concerns have been...

  • Page 346: Customer Assistance For Text

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) 13-4 Customer Information Canada Mexico, Central America, and Online Owner Center Caribbean Islands/Countries General Motors of Canada Limited Manage your vehicle (U.S.) at (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Customer Care Centre, Mail chevrolet.com.

  • Page 347: Program

    General Motors of Canada also has vehicle. Chevrolet Owner Centre a Mobility Program. Call (Canada) chevroletowner.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for GM Mobility details. TTY users call Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner Reimbursement Program 1-800-263-3830. Centre: Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives. Program Use the Vehicle Tools section.
  • Page 348 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1) 13-6 Customer Information Emergency Tow from a Public Calling for Assistance Roadside Assistance is not a part of Road or Highway: Tow to the the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. When calling Roadside Assistance,...

  • Page 349: Scheduling Service

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Customer Information 13-7 Towing or services for vehicles General Motors of Canada Scheduling Service driven on a non-public road or Limited requires Appointments highway. pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a copy...

  • Page 350: Courtesy Transportation

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (8,1) 13-8 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by Program Warranty service can generally be GM for shuttle service. In addition, completed while you wait.

  • Page 351: Collision Damage Repair

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Customer Information 13-9 insurance coverage, credit card, etc. Collision Damage Repair vehicles that were total losses in You are responsible for fuel usage prior crashes. In most cases, the If the vehicle is involved in a...
  • Page 352 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (10,1) 13-10 Customer Information Repair Facility When purchasing insurance, we Give only the necessary information to police and other parties involved recommend that you ensure that the GM also recommends that you vehicle will be repaired with GM in the crash.

  • Page 353: Service Publications

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Customer Information 13-11 Choose a reputable repair facility Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Publications that uses quality replacement parts. but you must live with the repair. Ordering Information...

  • Page 354: Reporting Safety Defects

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (12,1) 13-12 Customer Information Owner Information Current and Past Models Reporting Safety Owner publications are written Technical Service Bulletins and Defects specifically for owners and intended Manuals are available for current to provide basic operational and past model GM vehicles.
  • Page 355 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Customer Information 13-13 To contact NHTSA, you may Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects call the Vehicle Safety Hotline to the Canadian to General Motors toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 Government In addition to notifying NHTSA (or (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);...

  • Page 356: Privacy

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (14,1) 13-14 Customer Information Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances Recording and This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur.

  • Page 357: Onstar

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Customer Information 13-15 GM will not access this data or personal information or link with any pressing the button and speaking share it with others except: with the other GM system containing to an advisor.
  • Page 358 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (16,1) 13-16 Customer Information NOTES...

  • Page 359: Onstar Overview

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Push Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands.

  • Page 360: Onstar Services

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 14-2 OnStar OnStar Services Navigation Push to get a priority connection to an Emergency Advisor available OnStar navigation requires the 24/7 to: Emergency Directions and Connections Get help for an emergency.

  • Page 361: Connections

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands Repeat screen-based navigation system. When ready, the directions will be During a Planned Route 1. Push . System responds: downloaded to the vehicle. OnStar ready, then a tone.
  • Page 362 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) 14-4 OnStar Hands-Free Calling Store a Name Tag for Speed Verify Minutes and Expiration Dialing 1. Push . System responds: Push and say minutes then OnStar ready. 1. Push . System responds: verify to check how many minutes remain and their expiration date.

  • Page 363: Diagnostics

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) OnStar 14-5 Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Information Automatic Crash Response, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month.
  • Page 364 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1) 14-6 OnStar OnStar service cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on TTY Users your vehicle is in a place where page 13 15 for information OnStar has the ability to...
  • Page 365 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) OnStar 14-7 In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar Personal Identification Potential Issues can use the last stored GPS Number (PIN) Some OnStar services are disabled location to send to emergency after five days. OnStar cannot A PIN is needed to access some of responders.
  • Page 366 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (8,1) 14-8 OnStar Vehicle and Power Issues Add-on Electrical Equipment Privacy OnStar services require a vehicle The OnStar system is integrated The complete OnStar Privacy electrical system, wireless service, into the electrical architecture of the...
  • Page 367 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) INDEX Airbags Audio Players ....7-16 Adding Equipment to the CD ......7-16 Accessories and Vehicle .
  • Page 368 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) INDEX Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-24 Child Restraints Bluetooth ..7-21, 7-23, 7-26 Infants and Young Calibration ..... . 5-5 Brake Children .
  • Page 369 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) INDEX Compass ..... . . 5-5 Customer Assistance ..13-4 Door Messages .
  • Page 370 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) INDEX Engine (cont'd) Floor Mats ....10-85 Exhaust ..... .9-21...
  • Page 371 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) INDEX Fuel (cont'd) General Information Headlamps (cont'd) High-Beam On Light ..5-21 Low Fuel Warning Light ..5-20 Service and Maintenance .
  • Page 372 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1) INDEX Infotainment ....7-1 Lamps (cont'd) Lights (cont'd) Messages ....5-29 Door Ajar .
  • Page 373 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) INDEX Low Fuel Warning Light ..5-20 Messages (cont'd) Fuel System ....5-29...
  • Page 374 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (8,1) INDEX ® OnStar (cont'd) Personalization Navigation ....14-2 Vehicle ..... . .5-32 Radio Frequency Overview .

  • Page 375: Roadside Assistance

    Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) INDEX Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Roof Sealant Kit, Tire ....10-58 System ......2-3 Sunroof .
  • Page 376 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (10,1) i-10 INDEX Service (cont'd) Starter Switch Check ..10-22 Parts Identification Label ..12-1 Starting the Engine ... . 9-17 Tachometer .
  • Page 377 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) INDEX i-11 Tires (cont'd) Traction Sealant and Compressor Control System (TCS) ..9-29 Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-35 Kit, Storing ....10-65...
  • Page 378 Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (12,1) i-12 INDEX Vehicle Care Wheels Storing the Tire Sealant Alignment and Tire and Compressor Kit ..10-65 Balance ....10-55 Tire Pressure .

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