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Chevrolet Equinox 2014 Owner's Manual

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2014 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual

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

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

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

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

Performance and

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

Keys, Doors, and

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

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

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

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

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

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

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

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

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

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-33

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-37

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

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

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

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

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

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

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33

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

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

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

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

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

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-19

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-26

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-32

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34

Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-37

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45

Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-56

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-28

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38

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February 28, 2025

replace remote battery

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Mr. Anderson

February 28, 2025

To replace the remote battery for a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox:

1. Remove the battery cover by prying it with a finger.
2. Push on the battery and slide it toward the key blade to remove it.
3. Insert a new CR2032 battery with the positive side facing up.
4. Push the battery down until it is held in place.
5. Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter.

If the "REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY" message appears on the DIC, replace the battery.

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Summary of Contents for Chevrolet Equinox 2014

Page 1 2014 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2014 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual Jump Starting ....10-67 OnStar ..... . . 14-1 Towing the Vehicle .
Page 3: Using This Manual
For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, substitute the name General Helm, Incorporated the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Motors of Canada Limited for...
Page 4 Introduction Danger, Warnings, and Symbols Caution Cautions The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of Text marked Caution provides text. Symbols are shown along with Danger information that may indicate a the text describing the operation or hazard that could result in injury information relating to a specific Text marked...
Page 5 Introduction : Brake System Warning Light : Safety Belt Reminders : Charging System : Steering Wheel Controls : Cruise Control : Tire Pressure Monitor ® : Engine Coolant Temperature : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Exterior Lamps : Windshield Washer Fluid : Fog Lamps : Fuel Gauge : Fuses : Headlamp High/Low-Beam...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7 In Brief In Brief Mirror Adjustment ... . 1-11 Lane Departure Steering Wheel Warning (LDW) ... . . 1-20 Adjustment ....1-11 Rear Vision Instrument Panel Interior Lighting .
Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 9 In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-6. 7. Touchscreen (If Equipped). 17. Ignition Positions on page 9-19. 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and 8. Safety Locks on page 2-9. Lane-Change Signals on 18. Climate Control Systems on 9. Infotainment on page 7-1. page 6-3.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Page 11: Door Locks
In Brief See Remote Vehicle Start on : Press and release to initiate 2. Immediately press and hold page 2-5. vehicle locator. Press and hold for at for at least four seconds or until least three seconds to sound the the signal lamps flash.
Page 12 In Brief Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate. This may cause the liftgate to be unlatched. Power Liftgate Operation Base Radio Shown, Uplevel There are power door lock switches Similar on the front door panels. : Press for safety locks. See : Press to lock the doors.
Page 13: Seat Adjustment
In Brief See Liftgate on page 2-9. Seat Adjustment See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-4. Four-Way Power Seat Windows Eight-Way Power Seat 1. Seat Position Handle Press the front of the switch to lower To adjust a power seat, if equipped: the window.
Page 14 In Brief See Power Seat Adjustment on Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright page 3-4. position: Manual Reclining Seatbacks 1. Lift the lever fully without Lumbar Adjustment applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2.
Page 15: Heated Seats
In Brief Tilt the top of the control forward The vehicle will also automatically Heated Seats to raise. save driver seat and outside mirror positions to the current driver See Reclining Seatbacks on Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) page 3-5. transmitter when the ignition is turned off.
Page 16: Head Restraint Adjustment
1-10 In Brief Head Restraint Safety Belts Passenger Sensing Adjustment System Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary United States while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper...
Page 17: Mirror Adjustment
In Brief 1-11 The passenger airbag status 2. Press the arrows on the control comes on when the vehicle is indicator will be visible on the pad to move each mirror in the started. See Automatic Dimming overhead console when the vehicle desired direction.
Page 18: Interior Lighting
1-12 In Brief 4. Pull the lever up to lock the : The lamps come on : Briefly turn to this position to steering wheel in place. automatically when a door is turn the automatic light control off or opened. on again.
Page 19: Windshield Wiper/Washer
In Brief 1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer INT: Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. ON: Press the upper portion of the button for continuous rear window The windshield wiper/washer lever wipes.
Page 20: Climate Controls
1-14 In Brief Climate Controls The vehicle's heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation can be controlled with these systems. Climate Control System 1. Fan Control 5. Front Defrost 2. Air Delivery Mode Controls 6. Rear Window Defogger 3. Temperature Control 7. Recirculation 4.
Page 21: Parking Brake
In Brief 1-15 Automatic Climate Control System Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the 1. Fan Control 8. Driver and Passenger Heated regular brake pedal down, then Seats 2. AUTO (Automatic Operation) push the parking brake pedal down. 9.
Page 22: Vehicle Features
1-16 In Brief See Parking Brake on page 9-31. Fuel Economy Mode Vehicle Features Vehicles with a 2.4L engine have a Transmission Radio(s) Fuel Economy Mode. When engaged, Fuel Economy Mode can Electronic Range Select VOL/ : Press to turn the system improve the vehicle's fuel economy.
Page 23: Portable Audio Devices
In Brief 1-17 Storing a Favorite Station 2. Press + or to decrease or SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide increase the Hours and Minutes variety of programming and Stations from all bands can be displayed on the clock. commercial-free music, coast to stored in the favorite lists in any coast, and in digital-quality sound.
Page 24: Steering Wheel Controls
1-18 In Brief ® Bluetooth Steering Wheel Controls : Press to select an audio source. ® The Bluetooth system allows users Toggle up or down to select the next with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile or previous favorite radio station, phone to make and receive CD, or MP3 track.
Page 25: Infotainment System
In Brief 1-19 is also information on settings and ON/OFF CRUISE: Press to turn : Use these buttons to downloadable applications (if scroll through the items in each the cruise control system on and off. equipped). menu. A small marker will move CANCEL: Press to disengage along the page as you scroll through cruise control without erasing the...
Page 26: Power Outlets
1-20 In Brief approximately 60 m (197 ft) and Rear Vision Power Outlets operates at speeds above 40 km/h Camera (RVC) The accessory power outlets can be (25 mph). used to connect electrical If equipped, RVC displays a view of See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) equipment, such as a cell phone or the area behind the vehicle, on the...
Page 27: Performance And Maintenance
In Brief 1-21 To turn off both Traction transmitters used to activate Performance and Control and StabiliTrak, press devices such as garage door Maintenance openers, security systems, and and hold until home automation devices. illuminate and the appropriate Traction Control/ DIC message displays.
Page 28: E85 Or Flexfuel
1-22 In Brief stop as soon as possible and inflate The oil life system should be reset E85 or FlexFuel the tires to the recommended to 100% only following an oil Vehicles with a yellow fuel cap can pressure shown on the Tire and change.
Page 29: Roadside Assistance Program
14-1. near the size. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program.
Page 30 1-24 In Brief NOTES...
Page 31: Keys And Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Heated Mirrors ....2-16 Keys and Locks Blind Spot Mirrors ... 2-16 Windows Reverse Tilt Mirrors .
Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-15. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: The key that is part of the Remote Press the button on the RKE...
Page 33: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry See Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out under Vehicle Personalization on (RKE) System Operation page 5-33. The RKE transmitter may work up to Pressing may also arm the 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. theft-deterrent system.
Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming Transmitters to 3. Insert the new key to be (Vehicle Locator/Panic programmed and turn it to the the Vehicle Alarm): Press and release one ON/RUN position within time to initiate vehicle locator. The Only RKE transmitters programmed five seconds.
Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows vehicle must be off and all of the Remote Vehicle Start Caution keys you wish to program must be The vehicle may have this feature with you. When replacing the battery, do that allows you to start the engine 1.
Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows There are other conditions which 3. The key must be inserted and The vehicle's ignition switch must can affect the performance of the turned to ON/RUN before be turned to ON/RUN and then back transmitter. See Remote Keyless driving.
Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows There is an emission control Door Locks Warning (Continued) system malfunction. The engine coolant temperature Warning Outsiders can easily enter is too high. through an unlocked door Unlocked doors can be when slowing or stopping the The oil pressure is low.
Page 38: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks Pressing the power lock switch twice or on the RKE transmitter twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all doors. This feature can be programmed. See Delayed Door Lock under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-33.
Page 39: Safety Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Safety Locks Doors Press to activate the safety locks. When activated, the indicator light in the switch changes to amber. Liftgate Press again to deactivate the Warning safety locks. If a rear door handle is pulled when Exhaust gases can enter the the safety lock is deactivated, that vehicle if it is driven with the...
Page 40 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Liftgate Warning (Continued) Warning To unlock the liftgate, press the Adjust the climate control You, or others, could be injured if power door lock switch or press system to a setting that caught in the path of the power on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) brings in only outside air and liftgate.
Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Choose the power liftgate mode by The liftgate can be opened manually turning the dial on the switch until by pressing the touch pad under the the indicator lines up with the liftgate handle, with the doors desired position.
Page 42 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Do not force the liftgate open or Obstacle Detection Features Power Liftgate 3/4 Mode closed during a power cycle. If the liftgate encounters an obstacle To program the liftgate opening The power liftgate may be during a power open or close cycle, height: temporarily disabled under extreme...
Page 43: Vehicle Alarm System
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 liftgate cannot be set below that Vehicle Security on the RKE transmitter minimum and the new setting will is pressed while power operation is This vehicle has theft-deterrent not be recorded. disabled, the turn signals flash and features;...
Page 44 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. If the driver door is opened without To avoid setting off the alarm by A door, the hood, or the liftgate first unlocking with the RKE accident: is open. transmitter, the horn will chirp and Lock the vehicle after all the lights will flash to indicate Slow Flash: Alarm system is...
Page 45: Immobilizer Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Immobilizer Operation The security light in the instrument Exterior Mirrors cluster comes on if there is a This vehicle has a passive problem with arming or disarming Convex Mirrors theft-deterrent system. the theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be When trying to start the vehicle, the Warning manually armed or disarmed.
Page 46: Power Mirrors
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Mirrors Heated Mirrors Driving with the Blind Spot Mirror For vehicles with heated mirrors: The heated outside rearview mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger is on and help to clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirrors.
Page 47: Manual Rearview Mirror
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 vehicle. Check the blind spot Interior Mirrors 1. When the approaching vehicle is mirror for a vehicle in the blind a long distance away, the image zone. Then, glance over your in the main mirror is small and Interior Rearview Mirrors shoulder to double check before near the inboard edge of the...
Page 48: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Dimming Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy Rearview Mirror performance. This may result in a Warning pulsing sound when either rear If equipped, automatic dimming window is down and the front reduces the glare of headlamps Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up.
Page 49: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 window switch fully and release it to Press again to deactivate the activate the express-down feature. lockout switch. The express mode can be canceled at any time by briefly pressing, Sun Visors or pulling the switch. Window Lockout The power windows work when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/...
Page 50 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Press and hold the front or rear Roof of the driver side switch to open or close the sunroof. The Sunroof sunshade automatically opens with the sunroof, but must be If equipped, the sunroof switches closed manually.
Page 51 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Use During Adding Equipment to the Pregnancy ....3-17 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-30 Restraints Safety Belt Extender .
Page 52: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle's front seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions. Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can occupants will suffer a neck/ top of the restraint is at the same...
Page 53: Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Front Seats The vehicle's rear seat has head Seat Adjustment restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. Rear outboard head restraints are Warning not designed to be removed. You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 54: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Raise or lower the entire seat by Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the seatback, see moving the rear of the control up Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-5. or down. Four-Way Power Seat To adjust the lumbar support, see To adjust the seatback, see Lumbar Adjustment on page 3-5.
Page 55: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks Power Lumbar Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body.
Page 56: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints 2. Push and pull on the seatback to Memory Seats make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks To recline a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever. If available, the 1, 2, and MEM 2. Move the seatback to the (Memory) buttons on the outboard desired position, and then side of the driver seat are used to...
Page 57 Seats and Restraints turned off. These automatically Releasing 1 or 2 before the positions are called RKE Memory stored positions are referred to as stored positions are reached stops positions and may be different than RKE Memory positions. See the recall. the previously mentioned Button Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Memory positions saved to the...
Page 58: Heated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints not recalling for two seconds. Try two seconds. Try recalling the exit recalling the memory position again position again. If the exit position is by opening the driver door and still not recalling, see your dealer for service.
Page 59: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints The passenger seat may take Rear Seats longer to heat up. Split Folding Seatbacks Remote Start Heated Seats Either side of the rear seatback can When it is cold outside, the heated be folded down for more cargo seats can be programmed to turn on space.
Page 60 3-10 Seats and Restraints Raising the Seatbacks To raise the seatback: Seat Adjustment 1. Lift the lever on top of the To slide the entire seat forward or Warning seatback. Raise the seatback rearward: and release the lever. 1. Lift and hold the release bar If either seatback is not locked, it 2.
Page 61: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-11 Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work Warning (Continued) This section of the manual are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts injured or killed. Do not allow properly. It also describes some passengers to ride in any area of things not to do with safety belts.
Page 62: How To Wear Safety Belts
3-12 Seats and Restraints safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
Page 63: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt shoulder and across the chest. All seating positions in the vehicle These parts of the body are best have a lap-shoulder belt. able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if The following instructions explain there is a sudden stop or crash.
Page 64 3-14 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt Adjust the height so the shoulder height adjuster, move it to the portion of the belt is on the shoulder height that is right for you. See and not falling off of it. The belt Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster should be close to, but not later in this section for...
Page 65 Seats and Restraints 3-15 After the height adjuster is set to the belt system will need to be replaced. There is one guide for each outside desired position, try to move it down See Replacing Safety Belt System passenger position in the rear seat. without pressing the release button Parts after a Crash on page 3-18.
Page 66 3-16 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. The belt should not be twisted and insert the two edges of the and it should lie flat.
Page 67: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3-17 To remove and store the comfort Safety Belt Extender guide, squeeze the belt edges If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten together so that the safety belt can around you, you should use it. be removed from the guide. Slide the guide back into its storage But if a safety belt is not long pocket located on the side of the...
Page 68: Safety Belt Care
3-18 Seats and Restraints to have it repaired. Torn or frayed Replacing Safety Belt See your dealer to have the safety safety belts may not protect you in a belt assemblies inspected or System Parts after a crash. They can rip apart under replaced.
Page 69: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-19 Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word Here are the most important things AIRBAG will appear on the middle to know about the airbag system: The vehicle has the following part of the steering wheel for the airbags: driver and on the instrument panel Warning...
Page 70: Where Are The Airbags
3-20 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Warning Warning Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag when an eye, anyone who is up it inflates can be seriously injured against, or very close to any or killed.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger The front outboard passenger Side Similar Side Similar frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. The seat-mounted side impact The roof-rail airbags for the driver, airbags for the driver and front front outboard passenger, and outboard passenger are in the side...
Page 72: When Should An Airbag
3-22 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the Warning (Continued) direction of the impact, and how Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. that person causing severe injury This vehicle is equipped with Frontal airbags may inflate at or even death.
Page 73: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-23 A seat-mounted side impact airbag inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the first and second rows. The rollover is designed to inflate on the side of airbag causing the bag to break out capable roof-rail airbags are the vehicle that is struck.
Page 74 3-24 Seats and Restraints several minutes. For location of the Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) airbags, see Where Are the Airbags? on page 3-20. airbag inflates, then get fresh air the vehicle, such as the fuel The parts of the airbag that come by opening a window or a door.
Page 75: Passenger Sensing
Seats and Restraints 3-25 to help protect you in another Passenger Sensing word ON or OFF, or the symbol for crash. A new system will include on or off, will be visible. See System airbag modules and possibly Passenger Airbag Status Indicator other parts.
Page 76 3-26 Seats and Restraints A front outboard passenger Never put a rear-facing child seat in Warning (Continued) takes his/her weight off of the the front. This is because the risk to seat for a period of time. the rear-facing child is so great, inflate under some unusual if the airbag inflates.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-27 For some children, including If the On Indicator is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child children in child restraints, and for restraint and restarting the Child Restraint very small adults, the passenger vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, The passenger sensing system is sensing system may or may not turn turn the vehicle off.
Page 78 3-28 Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material Warning (Continued) from the seat, such as blankets, Adult-Sized Occupant cushions, seat covers, seat serious injury or even death. An heaters, seat massagers, adult-sized occupant should not laptops, or other electronic ride in the front outboard...
Page 79: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Seats and Restraints 3-29 operates. We recommend that you the seat. If the passenger airbag Servicing the not use seat covers or other is turned on, the on indicator will Airbag-Equipped Vehicle aftermarket equipment except when be lit. approved by GM for your specific Airbags affect how the vehicle If the passenger seat gets wet, dry vehicle.
Page 80: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
3-30 Seats and Restraints Your dealer and the service manual turning off the passenger airbag(s). Warning (Continued) have information about the location See Passenger Sensing System on of the airbag sensors, sensing and page 3-25. proper service procedures, and diagnostic module, and airbag If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail make sure the person performing wiring.
Page 81: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints 3-31 Child Restraints Caution Warning (Continued) Older Children If an airbag covering is damaged, protect you and your opened, or broken, the airbag passenger(s) in a crash, resulting may not work properly. Do not in serious injury or even death. To open or break the airbag help make sure the airbag coverings.
Page 82 3-32 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer instructions that In a crash, children who are not maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the buckled up can strike other people trip? If yes, continue.
Page 83: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-33 Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the injuries.
Page 84 3-34 Seats and Restraints Every time infants and young Warning (Continued) children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by the front outboard seat, always appropriate child restraints. Neither move the front passenger seat as the vehicle's safety belt system nor far back as it will go.
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-35 weight, height, and age but also Warning Warning (Continued) whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor To reduce the risk of neck and any bony structure. This alone vehicle in which it will be used. head injury during a crash, infants could cause serious or fatal For most basic types of child...
Page 86: Child Restraint Systems
3-36 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint Rear-Facing Infant Seat restraint for the child's body with the designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness.
Page 87: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 3-37 Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to crash if the child restraint is not locate the nearest child safety seat Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. inspection station.
Page 88 3-38 Seats and Restraints Whenever possible, children aged Child restraints and booster seats Warning (Continued) 12 and under should be secured in vary considerably in size, and some a rear seating position. may fit in certain seating positions system is fail-safe. No one can better than others.
Page 89: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-39 Lower Anchors and recommends that the booster seat The following explains how to attach be secured with the LATCH system, a child restraint with these Tethers for Children this can be done as long as the attachments in the vehicle.
Page 90 3-40 Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
Page 91: System
Seats and Restraints 3-41 might need to be adjusted to access Securing a Child Restraint the anchors. Be sure to use an Designed for the LATCH anchor on the same side of the System vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be Warning placed.
Page 92 3-42 Seats and Restraints If you need to secure more than one Warning Warning (Continued) child restraint in the rear seat, see Where to Put the Restraint on Do not attach more than one child of the retractor to set the lock, page 3-37.
Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-43 1.1. Find the lower anchors for 2.2. Route, attach and tighten the desired seating the top tether according to position. your child restraint instructions and the 1.2. Put the child restraint on following instructions: the seat. 1.3.
Page 94: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
3-44 Seats and Restraints If the position being used more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of New parts and repairs may be has a fixed head restraint movement, for proper necessary even if the LATCH and a dual tether is being installation.
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-45 that the top tether be anchored, or if or around the restraint. The child the instructions that come with the restraint instructions will show child restraint say that the top strap you how. must be anchored. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be...
Page 96 3-46 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Armrest Retaining Strap tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions Warning regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and A rear center armrest that is not Tethers for Children (LATCH properly stowed and secured System) on page 3-39 for more...
Page 97: Securing Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-47 center armrest before installing a Remove the armrest retaining strap Never put a rear-facing child seat in rear-facing child restraint in the before installing a forward facing the front. This is because the risk to second row center seat position. child restraint in the center seat the rear-facing child is so great, position, as it may interfere with the...
Page 98 3-48 Seats and Restraints Anchors and Tethers for Children indicator should light and stay lit Warning (Continued) (LATCH System) on page 3-39 for when you start the vehicle. See top tether anchor locations. Passenger Airbag Status deploy under some unusual Indicator on page 5-13.
Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-49 4. Push the latch plate into the 7. Before placing a child in the buckle until it clicks. child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, Position the release button on grasp the child restraint at the the buckle, so that the safety safety belt path and attempt to belt could be quickly unbuckled...
Page 100 3-50 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
Page 101: Storage Compartments
Storage Storage Storage There may be a storage compartment on the instrument Compartments panel. Pull the handle to open. Storage Compartments Glove Box Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Open the glove box by lifting up on Do not store heavy or sharp Glove Box .
Page 102: Center Console Storage
Storage Center Console Storage Additional Storage Cargo Tie-Downs Features Cargo Cover For vehicles with a cargo cover, use it to cover items in the rear of the vehicle. To remove the cover from the vehicle, pull both ends toward each other.
Page 103: Roof Rack System
Storage Roof Rack System vehicle. For more information on Caution vehicle capacity and loading, see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-14. Loading cargo on the roof rack Warning that weighs more than 100 kg If something is carried on top of (220 lb) or hangs over the rear or the vehicle that is longer or wider sides of the vehicle may damage...
Page 104 Storage Try sliding the crossrails forward and backward to ensure that they are correctly secured and that the levers stay tight to the crossrails. Do not stand on the plastic lower body panels when loading cargo on the roof rack. When the roof rack is not in use, lock one crossrail at the furthest forward position and lock the other...
Page 105 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status Information Displays Indicator ....5-13 Driver Information Controls Charging System Light ..5-14 Center (DIC) .
Page 106: Controls
Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Vehicle Personalization ..5-33 Steering Wheel Universal Remote System Steering Wheel Controls Universal Remote System . . . 5-37 Adjustment Universal Remote System Programming .
Page 107: Horn
Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer INT (Intermittent Wipes): Move (Mute/End Call): Press to the lever up to INT for intermittent silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. wipes, then turn the INT band For vehicles with OnStar or up for more frequent wipes or down Bluetooth systems, press to reject for less frequent wipes.
Page 108: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls windshield washer had been If the windshield wiper lever is then OFF: The rear wiper turns off when activated. See Washer Fluid on moved to off before the driver door the button is returned to the middle page 10-21 for information on filling is opened or within 10 minutes, the position.
Page 109: Compass
Instruments and Controls The windshield washer reservoir is open area where it can receive a 6. To save the time or date and used for the windshield and the rear GPS signal. The compass system return to the Time and Date window.
Page 110: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls 4. Press the MENU/SEL knob to 2. Press the CONFIG button and Day + or Day : Press the Day + select DD/MM/YYYY (day/ select Time Settings, or press or Day display buttons to increase month/year), MM/DD/YYYY or decrease the day.
Page 111 Instruments and Controls Certain accessory plugs may not be Caution Caution compatible with the accessory power outlets and could overload Leaving electrical equipment Hanging heavy equipment from vehicle and adapter fuses. If a plugged in for an extended period the power outlet can cause problem is experienced, see your of time while the vehicle is off will damage not covered by the...
Page 112: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators...
Page 113: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 114: Speedometer
5-10 Instruments and Controls Speedometer Odometer Fuel Gauge The vehicle's speed can be selected The odometer shows how far the to display on the Driver Information vehicle has been driven, in either Center (DIC) and the speedometer kilometers or miles. in either kilometers per hour (km/h) This vehicle has a tamper resistant or miles per hour (mph).
Page 115: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-11 It takes a little more or less fuel When the ignition is on, the fuel Engine Coolant to fill up than the gauge gauge shows about how much fuel Temperature Gauge indicated. For example, the the vehicle has left in the fuel tank. gauge may have indicated the An arrow on the fuel gauge tank was half full, but it actually...
Page 116: Safety Belt Reminders
5-12 Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder There is a passenger safety belt Light reminder light near the passenger There is a driver safety belt airbag status indicator. See reminder light on the instrument Passenger Sensing System on cluster.
Page 117: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 5-13 The front passenger safety belt The airbag readiness light comes on Passenger Airbag Status warning light and chime may turn on for several seconds when the Indicator if an object is put on the seat such vehicle is started.
Page 118: Charging System Light
5-14 Instruments and Controls as a system check. Then, after The light turns off when the engine Warning several more seconds, the status is started. If it does not, have the indicator will light either ON or OFF, vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the airbag readiness light ever or either the on or off symbol to let If the light stays on, or comes on...
Page 119: Malfunction
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Malfunction Malfunctions often are indicated by Caution the system before any problem is Indicator Lamp apparent. Being aware of the light Modifications made to the engine, can prevent more serious damage A computer system called OBD II transmission, exhaust, intake, to the vehicle.
Page 120 5-16 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 control system occurs, change the fuel brand used. and service might be required. malfunction: It may require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off.
Page 121: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-17 happen if the 12-volt battery has recently been replaced or run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. Metric English The DLC is under the instrument If this has been done and the panel to the left of the steering...
Page 122: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
5-18 Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System If the regular brake system warning Warning light is not on, the vehicle still has (ABS) Warning Light brakes, but not antilock brakes. The brake system might not be If the regular brake system warning working properly if the brake light is also on, the vehicle does not system warning light is on.
Page 123: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)
Instruments and Controls 5-19 not, have the vehicle serviced by The traction off light comes on when your dealer. If the system is working the Traction Control System (TCS) normally, the light then turns off. has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak This light comes on green when the button.
Page 124: Traction Control System
5-20 Instruments and Controls This light comes on when the If the light does not come on, have Tire Pressure Light StabiliTrak system is turned off. the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction If the system is working normally, Control System (TCS) is also off.
Page 125: Engine Oil Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 When the Light Flashes First and Fuel Economy Light Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light This light should come on briefly as will come on at every ignition cycle.
Page 126: Low Fuel Warning Light
5-22 Instruments and Controls Low Fuel Warning Light For vehicles with a Driver High-Beam On Light Information Center (DIC), see Fuel System Messages on page 5-30 for more information. Security Light The high beam on light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use.
Page 127: Lamps On Reminder
Instruments and Controls 5-23 The light goes out when the fog Cruise Control Light Information Displays lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 6-3. Driver Information Center (DIC) Lamps On Reminder The vehicle may have a Driver Information Center (DIC). It displays information about the vehicle and warning messages if there is a For vehicles with cruise control, the...
Page 128 5-24 Instruments and Controls DIC Buttons Trip/Fuel Menu Items Trip 1 and Trip 2 This display shows the current Press the MENU button until Trip/ distance traveled, in either Fuel Information Menu is displayed. kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since Then press to scroll through the the last reset for the trip odometer.
Page 129 Instruments and Controls 5-25 pressing SET/CLR while the The display provides feedback on shown on the DIC. The timer will Average Fuel Economy display is how current driving behavior in the record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes showing. The display may not reset bar graph affects the running and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after to zero.
Page 130 5-26 Instruments and Controls Remaining Oil Life Remaining Oil Life engine oil life system, press SET/ CLR while the Oil Life display is Blank Display This display shows an estimate of active. The display will ask for the oil's remaining useful life. Unit confirmation of a reset.
Page 131: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-27 Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and Brake System Messages Charging Messages BRAKE FLUID LOW Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message is displayed when the the vehicle has changed and that brake fluid level is low;...
Page 132: Cruise Control Messages
5-28 Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Messages MANUALLY CLOSE THE conditioning compressor turns back on. The vehicle can continue to be POWER LIFTGATE APPLY BRAKE BEFORE driven. This message will display if the CRUISE If this message continues to appear, power liftgate encounters multiple have the system repaired by your If this message displays when...
Page 133: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-29 soon as it is safe to do so to avoid ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE Engine Power Messages severe damage. This message ENGINE ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED clears when the engine has cooled This message displays when the to a safe operating temperature.
Page 134: Fuel System Messages
5-30 Instruments and Controls Fuel System Messages Object Detection System LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE Messages ECO MODE ON If your vehicle has the Lane FORWARD COLLISION On some models, this message Departure Warning (LDW) system, ALERT OFF displays when the Fuel Economy this message may display if the Mode has been turned on by LDW system cannot activate due to...
Page 135: Ride Control System
Instruments and Controls 5-31 SERVICE PARK ASSIST This message turns off when the still displays or appears again when compact spare tire is replaced by a you begin driving, the system needs This message displays if there is a full-size tire, the differential fluid service.
Page 136: Airbag System Messages
5-32 Instruments and Controls TRACTION CONTROL OFF Service Vehicle Messages TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when the This message displays when the SERVICE POWER STEERING Traction Control System (TCS) is system is learning new tires. See This message is displayed if there is turned off.
Page 137: Vehicle Personalization
Instruments and Controls 5-33 You can receive more than one tire Stop the vehicle and let it idle to Vehicle pressure message at a time. The allow the transmission to cool. This Personalization DIC also shows the tire pressure message clears when the fluid values.
Page 138 5-34 Instruments and Controls Entering the Personalization Each of the menus is detailed in the vehicle is started. On means that Menus following information. the air conditioning will be on at start up, regardless of whether it 1. Turn the infotainment system on Climate and Air Quality was on or off the last time the and press the CONFIG button to...
Page 139 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Reverse Tilt Mirror speed may slightly increase to help ignition is turned to OFF, or the prevent fogging. When high vehicle is left in R (Reverse). See Memory Remote Recall humidity is no longer detected, the Reverse Tilt Mirrors on page 2-17.
Page 140 5-36 Instruments and Controls Languages Power Door Locks Delayed Door Lock When on, this feature will delay the Select Languages, then select from Select and the following may locking of the doors. If you want to the available language(s). display: override the delay you can press the Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out Lighting...
Page 141: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-37 Remote Lock Feedback Universal Remote Do not use the Universal Remote system with any garage door opener This allows selection of what type of System that does not have the stop and feedback is given when unlocking reverse feature.
Page 142 5-38 Instruments and Controls Make sure the hand-held transmitter 2. At the same time, press and programming is complete. has a new battery for quick and hold both the hand-held There is no need to accurate transmission of the transmitter button and one of the complete Steps 4 6.
Page 143 Instruments and Controls 5-39 does not flash, press and hold enough for the Universal Remote the same button a second time system to pick up the signal during for two seconds, then release it. programming. Again, if the door does not move If the programming did not work, or the garage door lamp does replace Step 2 under Programming...
Page 144: Universal Remote System Operation
5-40 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Operation Button Using the Universal Remote To reprogram any of the system System buttons: Press and hold the appropriate 1. Press and hold any one of the Universal Remote system button for buttons.
Page 145: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting (Headlamps): Turns on the Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 headlamps, together with the Headlamp High/Low-Beam parking lamps and instrument panel Changer .
Page 146: Flash-To-Pass
Lighting Flash-to-Pass When the DRL are on the taillamps, sidemarker, instrument panel lights The flash-to-pass feature works with and other lamps will not be on. The the low beams or Daytime Running instrument cluster will be lit. Lamps (DRL) on or off. When the exterior lamp control is To flash the high beams, pull the turned to...
Page 147: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting not operating, these lamps turn off. Turn and Lane-Change Have any burned out bulbs replaced. If a bulb is not burned out, Move the exterior lamp control to Signals check the fuse; see Fuses on to disable this feature. page 10-32.
Page 148: Interior Lighting
Lighting The fog lamps will go off whenever Interior Lighting (On): Turns the dome the high-beam headlamps are lamps on. turned on. When the high-beam Instrument Panel The dome lamps can also be turned headlamps are turned off, the fog on and off by pressing the buttons Illumination Control lamps will come on again.
Page 149: Lighting Features
Lighting Lighting Features When the battery's state of charge EPM works to prevent excessive is low, the voltage is raised slightly discharge of the battery. It does this to quickly bring the charge back up. by balancing the generator's output Entry Lighting When the state of charge is high, and the vehicle's electrical needs.
Page 150 Lighting NOTES...
Page 151 Infotainment System Infotainment Phone Introduction Bluetooth (Overview) ..7-22 System Bluetooth (Infotainment Infotainment Controls) ....7-23 Bluetooth (Voice Read the following pages to Recognition) .
Page 152: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Set up the tone, speaker Theft-Deterrent Feature Caution adjustments, and preset radio The theft-deterrent feature works by stations. Contact your dealer before adding learning a portion of the Vehicle For more information, see Defensive any equipment. Identification Number (VIN) to the Driving on page 9-3.
Page 153: Overview
Infotainment System Overview 1. VOL/ (Volume/Power) SEEK 3. FAV (Favorite Pages) 4. RADIO/BAND 5. Preset Buttons 1 6 6. AUX (Auxiliary) BACK 8. INFO (Information) 9. MENU/SEL (Menu/Select) (Play/Pause) 11. CD Player (Phone/Mute) SEEK (Clock) 15. CONFIG (Configuration Menu) (CD Eject) 17.
Page 154: Operation
Infotainment System Operation Turn to: (Mute): For vehicles with Highlight a menu option. OnStar, press and hold Controls mute the infotainment system. Press Select a value. The infotainment system is operated and hold again, or turn the BACK: Press to: by using the pushbuttons, VOL/ knob to cancel mute.
Page 155 Infotainment System 2. Press the MENU/SEL button to Setting a Value Entering a Character Sequence select the highlighted option. Submenus 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to change the current value of the highlight the character. setting.
Page 156 Infotainment System 3. Press and hold the MENU/SEL Adjusting the Fader and Balance 3. Select the setting. button until the value changes Press the BACK button to go to 0. back to the Tone Settings menu. Press the BACK button to go System Settings back to the Tone Settings menu.
Page 157: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System Auto Volume Maximum Startup Volume Radio The auto volume feature The maximum volume played when automatically adjusts the radio the radio is first turned on can AM-FM Radio volume to compensate for road and be set. Control Buttons wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down, so that the volume The buttons used to control the...
Page 158 Infotainment System RDS (Radio Data System) Selecting a Station Station Lists 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. The radio may have RDS. The RDS Seek Tuning feature is available for use only on 2. Select AM Station List or FM If the radio station is not known: FM stations that broadcast RDS Station List.
Page 159: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System 3. Select the programming type. Storing a Station as a Favorite Satellite Radio A list of stations that transmit Stations from all bands can be ® Vehicles with an SiriusXM Satellite programming of the selected stored in any order in the favorite Radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM type displays.
Page 160 7-10 Infotainment System Control Buttons Removing or Adding Selecting a Channel Using Categories The buttons used to control the SEEK or SEEK SiriusXM radio are: SiriusXM channels are organized in Press and release SEEK or categories. RADIO/BAND: Press to turn the SEEK to go to the previous radio on and choose between AM, Channels in a category that have...
Page 161 Infotainment System 7-11 Selecting a Channel Using the Retrieving Channels XM Updating: The encryption code Menu System in the receiver is being updated, no Press the FAV button to open a action is required. This process 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob. favorite page or to change to should take no longer than another favorite page.
Page 162: Radio Reception
7-12 Infotainment System No Title Info: The system is CAT Not Found: The system is Radio Reception working properly. No song title working properly. There are no Frequency interference and static information is available at this time channels available for the selected can occur during normal radio on this channel.
Page 163: Multi-Band Antenna
Infotainment System 7-13 things like storms and power lines Multi-Band Antenna Audio Players interfere with radio reception. When The multi-band antenna is on the this happens, try reducing the treble CD Player roof of the vehicle. The antenna is on the radio. used for the AM-FM radio, OnStar, See the infotainment manual for SiriusXM Satellite Radio...
Page 164 7-14 Infotainment System of the music that has been Loading and Ejecting Discs INFO: Press to display additional recorded, or the way the disc has information about the CD that may To load a disc: been handled. be available. 1. Turn the vehicle on. There can be increased skipping, MENU/SEL: Turn to select tracks.
Page 165 Infotainment System 7-15 2. Select Track List. Searching for MP3 Tracks Error Messages 3. Select the track. The search feature may take some If Disc Error displays and/or the disc time to display the information after comes out, it could be for one of the Playing Tracks in Random Order reading the disc due to the amount following reasons:...
Page 166: Mp3
7-16 Infotainment System Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW If any error continues, contact your by the artist. There might be a delay with a maximum capacity of dealer. before the list displays. Select a 700 MB. song from the list to begin playback. The Artist/Album/Song Titles/ Albums: Press to view the albums Genre information requires a CD...
Page 167: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-17 Root Directory present in the ID3 tag, the radio Portable devices are controlled by displays the file name as the using the menu system described in The root directory is treated as a track name. Operation on page 7-4. folder.
Page 168 7-18 Infotainment System automatically begins playing audio Connecting an iPod Shuffle from the device over the vehicle Connect the iPod to the USB port. Press the MENU/SEL knob and set speakers. Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or Searching for a Track Playback of an audio device Off, then press the BACK...
Page 169 Infotainment System 7-19 Searching for a Track Off: Plays current tracks in Artists: Select to view the list of sequential order. artists stored on the USB. Select an Tracks can be searched for by: artist name to view a list of all Repeat Functionality Playlists albums by the artist.
Page 170 7-20 Infotainment System Folders: Select to open a folder list There may be problems with USB cable, the iPod battery stops to access the files within the folder operation and function in the charging and the iPod automatically structure. following situations: turns off.
Page 171 Infotainment System 7-21 Artists: Genres: 3. Select the desired song from the list to begin playback. 1. Press to view the artists stored 1. Press to view the genres stored on the iPod. on the iPod. Audio Books: 2. Select an artist name to view a 2.
Page 172: Bluetooth (Overview)
7-22 Infotainment System Review the controls and Phone Vehicles with a Bluetooth system operation of the infotainment can use a Bluetooth-capable cell system. phone with a Hands-Free Profile to Bluetooth (Overview) make and receive phone calls. The Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. infotainment system and voice See the infotainment manual for The system may not work with...
Page 173: Controls)
Infotainment System 7-23 When to Speak: A tone sounds to Bluetooth (Infotainment (End Call/Mute): Press to indicate that the system is ready for end a call, reject a call, or cancel an Controls) a voice command. Wait for the tone operation.
Page 174 7-24 Infotainment System Up to five cell phones can be 3. Select Bluetooth. 7. Repeat Steps 1 through 6 to pair paired to the Bluetooth system. additional phones. 4. Select Pair Device (Phone). The pairing process is disabled A four-digit Personal Listing All Paired and Connected when the vehicle is moving.
Page 175 Infotainment System 7-25 1. Press the CONFIG button. The Phone Book menu allows you To make a call using the Call to access the phone book stored in Lists menu: 2. Select Phone Settings or the cell phone to make a call. Bluetooth Settings.
Page 176 7-26 Infotainment System Accepting or Declining a Call Declining a Call 3. Enter the character sequence then select Call. See Entering a Turn the MENU/SEL knob to When an incoming call is received, Character Sequence in Decline and press the MENU/SEL the infotainment system mutes and Operation on page 7-4 for more knob to decline the call.
Page 177: Recognition)
Infotainment System 7-27 Pairing only needs to be Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Pairing completed once, unless the (DTMF) Tones A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone pairing information on the cell must be paired to the Bluetooth The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can phone changes or the cell phone system and then connected to the send numbers during a call.
Page 178 7-28 Infotainment System 3. Say Pair. The system responds Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone with instructions and a four-digit Phones To connect to a different cell phone, Personal Identification Number The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the (PIN).
Page 179 Infotainment System 7-29 Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command 3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want to store. After Numbers 1. Press . The system each digit is entered, the system The system can store up to 30 responds Ready, followed by repeats back the digit it heard phone numbers as name tags in the...
Page 180 7-30 Infotainment System To delete all name tags: Digit Dial: This command allows a 3. Say "911." phone number to be dialed by 4. Say Dial or Call. 1. Press . The system entering the digits one at a time. responds Ready, followed by Using the Digit Dial Command Re-dial: This command is used to...
Page 181 Infotainment System 7-31 3. Say each digit, one at a time, Receiving a Call Three-Way Calling that you want to dial. After each When an incoming call is received, Three-way calling must be digit is entered, the system the audio system mutes and a ring supported on the cell phone and repeats back the digit it heard tone is heard in the vehicle.
Page 182 7-32 Infotainment System To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth 3. Say Voice. The system To cancel mute, press , and System from a Cell Phone responds OK, accessing then say Un-mute Call. <phone name>. During a call with the audio on the Transferring a Call The cell phone's normal prompt cell phone, press...
Page 183 Infotainment System 7-33 Clearing the System Trademarks and Unless information is deleted out of License Agreements the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. This includes all saved name tags in the phone book and phone pairing information. For information on how Manufactured under license from ®...
Page 184 7-34 Infotainment System note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless preformance. iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Page 185: Climate Control Systems
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The vehicle's heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation can be controlled Climate Control Systems with this system. Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-3 Air Vents Air Vents .
Page 186 Climate Controls For best results, clear all snow and To improve fuel efficiency and to (Fan Control): Turn to increase ice from the windshield before cool the vehicle faster, recirculation or decrease the fan speed. Turn the defrosting. may be automatically selected in knob completely to to turn the warm weather.
Page 187: Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Automatic Climate Control System Caution The vehicle's heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation can be controlled Do not use a razor blade or sharp with this system. object to clear the inside rear window. Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass.
Page 188 Climate Controls Automatic Operation Manual Operation 7 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets. The system automatically controls (Power): Press to turn the the fan speed, air delivery, air climate control system on or off. (Defog): Clears the windows of conditioning, and recirculation to fog or moisture.
Page 189 Climate Controls Air Conditioning Rear Window Defogger (Driver and Passenger Heated Seats): If equipped with A/C (Air Conditioning): Press to REAR (Rear Defogger): Press heated seats, see Heated Front turn the air conditioning on or off. to turn the rear window defogger on Seats on page 3-8.
Page 190: Air Vents
Climate Controls Sensors Air Vents Operation Tips Clear away any ice, snow, The solar sensor, located on top of Center Air Vents or leaves from air inlets at the the instrument panel near the base of the windshield that could windshield, monitors the solar heat.
Page 191: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Climate Controls Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11-2 for replacement intervals.
Page 192 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 193 Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park ... . 9-23 Driver Assistance Systems Shifting out of Park ..9-24 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Operating Parking over Things System .
Page 194: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Trailer Towing ....9-53 Driving Information passenger to handle potential Towing Equipment ... 9-55 distractions.
Page 195: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Warning between you and the driver in Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
Page 196: Steering
Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the If the steering wheel is turned until it steered but may require increased vehicle is being driven, brake reaches the end of its travel and is effort. See your dealer if there is a normally but do not pump the held against that position for an problem.
Page 197: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Steering or Cornering Skid Steering in Emergencies The vehicle's right wheels can drop too much speed or steering in a off the edge of a road onto the There are some situations when curve causes tires to slip and shoulder while driving.
Page 198: Off-Road Driving
Driving and Operating Read all the information about material on the road. Learn to see the Limited Warranty and all-wheel-drive vehicles in this recognize warning clues such Owner Assistance Information manual. as enough water, ice, or packed manual. snow on the road to make a Make sure all underbody Controlling the vehicle is the key to mirrored surface...
Page 199 Driving and Operating Loading the Vehicle for For more information about loading Warning the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits Off-Road Driving on page 9-14. Many hills are simply too steep Warning Environmental Concerns for any vehicle. Driving up hills can cause the vehicle to stall. Always use established trails, Unsecured cargo on the load Driving down hills can cause loss...
Page 200 Driving and Operating Use headlamps even during the Never try to turn the vehicle Warning day to make the vehicle more around. If the hill is steep visible. enough to stall the vehicle, Heavy braking when going down it is steep enough to cause a hill can cause your brakes to it to roll over.
Page 201 Driving and Operating If an incline must be driven 3.2. Stay clear of the path the affects steering, accelerating, and across, and the vehicle starts to vehicle would take if it braking. Drive at a reduced speed slide, turn downhill. This should rolled downhill.
Page 202: Driving On Wet Roads
9-10 Driving and Operating Driving in Water ignition system and the vehicle can More frequent maintenance service stall. Stalling can also occur if you is required. Refer to the get the exhaust pipe under water. Maintenance Schedule on Warning While the exhaust pipe is under page 11-2 for more information.
Page 203: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating 9-11 There is no hard and fast rule about Other driving tips include: Warning (Continued) hydroplaning. The best advice is to Keep the vehicle well ventilated. slow down when the road is wet. After driving through a large Keep the interior Other Rainy Weather Tips puddle of water or a car/vehicle...
Page 204: Winter Driving
9-12 Driving and Operating Stay in your own lane. Do not Drive with caution, whatever the Warning swing wide or cut across the condition. Accelerate gently so center of the road. Drive at traction is not lost. Accelerating too Using the brakes to slow the speeds that let you stay in your quickly causes the wheels to spin vehicle on a long downhill slope...
Page 205 Driving and Operating 9-13 clear. Avoid sudden steering Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) maneuvers and braking while on ice. Adjust the climate control inside. Engine exhaust contains Turn off cruise control on slippery system to a setting that carbon monoxide (CO) which surfaces.
Page 206: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
9-14 Driving and Operating the vehicle and to signal for help Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits with the headlamps. Do this as little it Out It is very important to know how as possible to save fuel. Turn the steering wheel left and much weight the vehicle can right to clear the area around the...
Page 207 Driving and Operating 9-15 pillar (B-pillar). With the driver's Rating (GAWR) for the front and Warning (Continued) door open, you will find the label rear axle. See Certification attached near the door lock Label later in this section. vehicle handles. This could post.
Page 208 9-16 Driving and Operating there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
Page 209 Driving and Operating 9-17 seating positions. The combined gross weight capacity of the weight of the driver, passengers, vehicle. This is called Gross and cargo should never exceed Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). the vehicle's capacity weight. The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, Certification Label fuel, and cargo.
Page 210 9-18 Driving and Operating If the vehicle is carrying a heavy The label will help you decide Warning (Continued) load, it should be spread out. how much cargo and installed See Steps for Determining equipment your vehicle can Put things in the cargo Correct Load Limit earlier in this carry.
Page 211: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-19 Starting and Caution (Continued) Caution Operating breaking-in guideline every Using a tool to force the key to time you get new brake turn in the ignition could cause New Vehicle Break-In linings. damage to the switch or break the key.
Page 212 9-20 Driving and Operating This is the only position from which to N (Neutral), firmly apply the 2 (ACC/ACCESSORY): This the key can be removed. If the can brakes and steer the vehicle to a position provides power to some of cannot be removed, make sure the safe location.
Page 213: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating 9-21 off. The vehicle might not start if the Starting Procedure Caution battery is allowed to drain for an 1. With your foot off the accelerator extended period of time. pedal, turn the ignition key to Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the START.
Page 214: Retained Accessory
9-22 Driving and Operating damage, this system also maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at Retained Accessory prevents cranking if the engine least 15 seconds between each Power (RAP) is already running. Engine try, to allow the cranking motor cranking can be stopped by to cool.
Page 215: Engine Coolant Heater
Driving and Operating 9-23 Engine Coolant Heater Shifting Into Park Warning The engine coolant heater, Warning Plugging the cord into an if available, can help in cold weather ungrounded outlet could cause an conditions at or below 18°C (0°F) It can be dangerous to get out of for easier starting and better fuel electrical shock.
Page 216: Shifting Out Of Park
9-24 Driving and Operating 2. Hold the button on the shift lever and then shift into P (Park). To find Warning (Continued) and push the lever toward the out how, see Shifting Into Park front of the vehicle into P (Park). listed previously.
Page 217: Parking Over Things
Driving and Operating 9-25 If you still cannot move the shift Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) lever from P (Park), see your dealer for service. There are holes or openings Warning in the vehicle body from Parking over Things damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon That Burn modifications that are not...
Page 218: Automatic Transmission
9-26 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning While Parked Transmission It is dangerous to get out of the It is better not to park with the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully engine running. in P (Park) with the parking brake If the vehicle is left with the engine firmly set.
Page 219 Driving and Operating 9-27 is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out N (Neutral): In this position the Caution (Continued) of P (Park), ease pressure on the engine and transmission do not shift lever, then push the shift lever connect. Use N (Neutral) to restart a the vehicle warranty.
Page 220: Manual Mode
9-28 Driving and Operating Driver Information Center (DIC) will M (Manual Mode) will prevent Caution display a number next to the M shifting to a lower gear range if the indicating the highest available gear engine speed is too high. If vehicle Spinning the tires or holding the under manual mode and the driving speed is not reduced within the time...
Page 221: Drive Systems
Driving and Operating 9-29 The gas pedal will be less Drive Systems sensitive. The vehicle's computer will more All-Wheel Drive aggressively shut off fuel to the Vehicles with this feature transfer engine under deceleration. engine power, as required, to all The engine idle speed will be four wheels.
Page 222: Antilock Brake
9-30 Driving and Operating Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS...
Page 223: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-31 Parking Brake Brake Assist Caution The Brake Assist feature is Driving with the parking brake on designed to assist the driver in can overheat the brake system stopping or decreasing vehicle and cause premature wear or speed in emergency driving conditions.
Page 224: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
9-32 Driving and Operating Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the This vehicle has an HSA feature, intended path. Traction Control/ which may be useful when the If cruise control is being used and vehicle is stopped on a grade.
Page 225 Driving and Operating 9-33 comes on and stays on: Caution 1. Stop the vehicle. Do not repeatedly brake or 2. Turn the engine off and wait accelerate heavily when TCS is 15 seconds. off. The vehicle driveline could be 3. Start the engine. damaged.
Page 226: Cruise Control
9-34 Driving and Operating Cruise Control StabiliTrak OFF light come on Warning and stay on in the instrument With cruise control, the vehicle can cluster. The appropriate DIC Cruise control can be dangerous maintain a speed of about 40 km/h message displays.
Page 227 Driving and Operating 9-35 SET/ (Set/Coast): Move the Resuming a Set Speed thumbwheel down briefly to set the If the cruise control is set at a speed and activate cruise control. desired speed and then the brakes If cruise control is already active, are applied, the cruise control is use to decrease speed.
Page 228 9-36 Driving and Operating To increase the speed in small vehicle slows down to the previously Ending Cruise Control increments, move the set cruise control speed. While There are three ways to end cruise thumbwheel up toward RES/+ pressing the accelerator pedal or control: briefly and then release it.
Page 229: Driver Assistance Systems
Driving and Operating 9-37 Driver Assistance The green vehicle ahead indicator Warning will appear when a vehicle is Systems detected ahead. Whenever this FCA is a warning system and indicator does not appear, FCA will does not apply the brakes. When Forward Collision Alert not provide alerts to the driver.
Page 230 9-38 Driving and Operating Tailgating Alert changed and will affect both the Warning (Continued) Collision Alert and the Tailgating The red FCA display will stay Alert features. The timing of both continuously illuminated when proper condition. Keep the alerts will vary based on vehicle following a vehicle ahead much too windshield, headlamps, and FCA speed.
Page 231: Ultrasonic Parking Assist
Driving and Operating 9-39 Cleaning the System When the distance is less than Warning 30 cm (12 in) the beeping is If the FCA system does not seem to continuous for five seconds. operate properly, clean the outside The URPA system does not of the windshield area in front of the Turning the System On and Off detect children, pedestrians,...
Page 232: Rear Vision
9-40 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not PARK ASSIST OFF: If the URPA Rear Vision system does not activate due to a Seem to Work Properly Camera (RVC) temporary condition, the message The following messages may be displays on the DIC. This can occur The vehicle may have a Rear Vision displayed on the DIC: under the following conditions:...
Page 233 Driving and Operating 9-41 Turning the Rear Vision Camera have been turned on. See Warning (Continued) System On or Off Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9-39. To turn the rear vision camera injury, death, or vehicle damage. system on or off: The symbols appear and may cover Always check behind and around an object when viewing the...
Page 234 9-42 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera Error The area displayed by the camera is Messages limited. SERVICE REAR VISION CAMERA It does not display objects that are SYSTEM: This message can close to either corner or under the display on the infotainment screen bumper and can vary depending on when the system is not working vehicle orientation or road...
Page 235: Lane Departure
Driving and Operating 9-43 Ice, snow, mud, or anything else When the vehicle crosses a Warning (Continued) builds up on the camera lens. detected lane marking, the LDW Clean the lens, rinse it with indicator will flash and three beeps Warn that the vehicle is water, and wipe it with a soft will be sounded from the left or right...
Page 236 9-44 Driving and Operating The weather may be limiting If LDW is on, the LDW indicator will visibility. appear green if the system detects a left or right lane marking while the This is normal operation; the vehicle vehicle is traveling at 56 km does not need service.
Page 237: Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-45 Fuel If the vehicle has a yellow fuel cap, Warning (Continued) E85 or FlexFuel can be used in the Use of the recommended fuel is an vehicle. See E85 or FlexFuel on can limit visibility such as fog, important part of the proper page 9-47.
Page 238: Gasoline Specifications
9-46 Driving and Operating Prohibited Fuels methylcyclopentadienyl manganese California Fuel tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use Requirements Gasolines containing oxygenates, gasolines with MMT as they can such as ethers and ethanol, as well reduce spark plug life and affect If the vehicle is certified to meet as reformulated gasolines are emission control system California Emissions Standards, it is...
Page 239: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Driving and Operating 9-47 Fuels in Foreign is the only gasoline additive E85 or FlexFuel should meet ASTM recommended by General Motors. Specification D 5798 or CAN/ Countries It is available at your dealer. CGSB 3.512 in Canada. Do not use the fuel if the ethanol content is If planning to drive in countries Do not use additives with E85 or...
Page 240: Filling The Tank
9-48 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank Caution Warning (Continued) Warning Fuel can spray out if the fuel Some additives are not cap is opened too quickly. compatible with E85 or FlexFuel Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn This spray can happen if the and can harm the vehicle's fuel violently and can cause injury or tank is nearly full, and is...
Page 241: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-49 The fuel cap is behind the fuel door Filling a Portable Fuel Warning on the passenger side of the Container vehicle. To open the fuel door, push If a fire starts while you are and release the rearward center refueling, do not remove the Warning edge of the door.
Page 242: Trailer Towing
9-50 Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Driving Characteristics Warning (Continued) and Towing Tips General Towing keep it in contact with the fill Driving with a Trailer opening until filling is Information complete. When towing a trailer: Only use towing equipment that has Fill the container no more Become familiar with the state been designed for the vehicle.
Page 243 Driving and Operating 9-51 Towing a trailer requires a certain trailer, which mainly occurs during Warning amount of experience. The cornering. This is normal when combination you are driving is towing heavier trailers. When towing a trailer, exhaust longer and not as responsive as the Following Distance gases may collect at the rear of vehicle itself.
Page 244 9-52 Driving and Operating Making Turns lamps also flash, telling other grades, the vehicle could show drivers the vehicle is turning, signs similar to engine overheating. changing lanes or stopping. To avoid this, let the engine run Caution while parked, preferably on level When towing a trailer, the arrows on ground, with the transmission in Making very sharp turns while...
Page 245 Driving and Operating 9-53 If parking the rig on a hill: 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is Trailer Towing clear of the chocks. 1. Press the brake pedal, but do Before pulling a trailer, there are not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn 4.
Page 246 9-54 Driving and Operating Maximum trailer weight is calculated Maximum Trailer GCWR* assuming only the driver is in the Weight with Trailer tow vehicle and it has all the Vehicle Brakes required trailering equipment. The 2.4L L4 Engine, FWD 680 kg (1,500 lbs) 2 625 kg (5,787 lbs) weight of additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in...
Page 247: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-55 (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or Towing Equipment the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle Hitches Weight Rating). The effect of additional weight may reduce the Use the correct hitch equipment. trailering capacity more than the See your dealer or a hitch dealer for total of the additional weight.
Page 248 9-56 Driving and Operating Safety Chains Trailer Sway Conversions and Control (TSC) Always attach chains between the Add-Ons vehicle and the trailer. Cross the The vehicle has a TSC feature as safety chains under the tongue of Add-On Electrical part of the StabiliTrak system. the trailer to help prevent the tongue If TSC detects that the trailer is Equipment...
Page 249 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid (3.6L Taillamps, Turn Signal, V6 Engine) ....10-20 Sidemarker, Stoplamps, Washer Fluid ....10-21 and Back-Up Lamps .
Page 250: Vehicle Care
10-2 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New General Information cause cancer and birth defects or Tires ..... . 10-53 other reproductive harm.
Page 251: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle Care 10-3 handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. aerodynamics, durability, and Before attempting to do your own electronic systems like antilock service work, see Servicing the Doing Your Own brakes, traction control, and stability Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on Service Work control.
Page 252: Hood
10-4 Vehicle Care Hood To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure To open the hood: all the filler caps are on properly. 2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches.
Page 253 Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview 2.4L L4 Engine...
Page 254 10-6 Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 10. Engine Coolant Surge Tank page 10-12. and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 10-15. 2. Engine Cover on page 10-8. 11. Windshield Washer Fluid 3. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of Reservoir.
Page 255 Vehicle Care 10-7 3.6L V6 Engine...
Page 256: Engine Cover
10-8 Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 10. Battery on page 10-24 (Out To remove: page 10-12. of View). 1. Remove the oil fill cap (1). 2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 11. Engine Coolant Surge Tank 2. Remove the engine cover and Pressure Cap.
Page 257: Checking Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-9 Check the engine oil level Checking the oil level too soon When to Add Engine Oil regularly and maintain the after engine shutoff will not proper oil level. See Checking provide an accurate oil level Engine Oil and When to Add reading.
Page 258 10-10 Vehicle Care Selecting the Right Engine Oil Caution Caution Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil Do not add too much oil. Oil Failure to use the recommended specification and viscosity grade. levels above or below the engine oil can result in engine See Recommended Fluids and acceptable operating range...
Page 259: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-11 specification. See Specification containing used engine oil. See the When the system has calculated earlier in this section for more manufacturer's warnings about the that oil life has been diminished, it information. use and disposal of oil products. indicates that an oil change is necessary.
Page 260: Automatic Transmission
10-12 Vehicle Care How to Reset the Engine Oil The system is reset when the the procedure can be found in the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON service manual. To purchase a Life System message goes off. service manual, see Service Reset the system whenever the Publications Ordering Information If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON...
Page 261 Vehicle Care 10-13 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 four screws.
Page 262: Cooling System
10-14 Vehicle Care Cooling System If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. The coolant level should be at the COLD FILL line.
Page 263: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-15 If there seems to be no leak, with Engine Coolant Warning (Continued) the engine on, check to see if the The cooling system in the vehicle is electric engine cooling fan is ® mixture, the engine could get too filled with DEX-COOL engine running.
Page 264 10-16 Vehicle Care Helps keep the proper engine coolant disposal. This will help How to Add Coolant to the temperature. protect the environment and your Coolant Surge Tank health. Caution Caution Checking Coolant If improper coolant mixture, The vehicle must be on a level This vehicle has a specific inhibitors, or additives are used in surface when checking the coolant...
Page 265 Vehicle Care 10-17 Warning Warning (Continued) Caution Steam and scalding liquids from a The coolant warning system is set In cold weather, water can freeze hot cooling system can blow out for the proper coolant mixture. and crack the engine, radiator, and burn you badly.
Page 266: Engine Overheating
10-18 Vehicle Care will allow any pressure still left to 4. With the coolant surge tank Check the level in the coolant surge be vented out the pressure cap off, start the tank when the cooling system has discharge hose. engine and let it run until the cooled down.
Page 267 Vehicle Care 10-19 Tows a trailer. should be running. If they are not, Warning (Continued) do not continue to run the engine If the overheat warning is displayed and have the vehicle serviced. with no sign of steam: Wait until there is no sign of 1.
Page 268: Power Steering Fluid
10-20 Vehicle Care If there is no sign of steam, idle the When to Check Power Steering The fluid level should be between engine for three minutes while MAX and MIN line at room Fluid parked. If the warning is still temperature.
Page 269: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-21 Washer Fluid Brakes Caution This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc What to Use Do not use engine coolant brake pads have built-in wear When windshield washer fluid is (antifreeze) in the windshield indicators that make a high-pitched needed, be sure to read the washer.
Page 270: Brake Fluid
10-22 Vehicle Care Some driving conditions or climates Replacing Brake System Parts Brake Fluid can cause a brake squeal when the The braking system on a vehicle is brakes are first applied or lightly complex. Its many parts have to be applied.
Page 271 Vehicle Care 10-23 hydraulic system fixed, since a What to Add Caution leak means that sooner or later Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid the brakes will not work well. from a sealed container. See Using the wrong fluid can Recommended Fluids and Do not top off the brake fluid.
Page 272: Battery
10-24 Vehicle Care Battery Infrequent Usage: Remove the Starter Switch Check black, negative ( ) cable from the Refer to the replacement number on battery to keep the battery from Warning the original battery label when a running down. new battery is needed. When you are doing this Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative ( ) cable from the...
Page 273: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
Vehicle Care 10-25 Automatic Transmission normal effort. If the shift lever Park Brake and P (Park) moves out of P (Park), contact Shift Lock Control Mechanism Check your dealer for service. Function Check Warning Ignition Transmission Warning Lock Check When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move.
Page 274: Replacement
10-26 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) 2. Press the square button on the Caution mechanism's holding ability: top side, at the end of the wiper With the engine running, shift to arm, and pull the wiper blade out Allowing the wiper arm to touch P (Park).
Page 275: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care 10-27 To remove the cover: Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary, see your dealer.
Page 276: Bulb Replacement
10-28 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and For the proper type of replacement Parking Lamps bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10-31. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs Warning 2.
Page 277: Fog Lamps
Vehicle Care 10-29 6. Install a new bulb. 1. Locate the fog lamp assembly Taillamps, Turn Signal, under the front fascia. Sidemarker, Stoplamps, 7. Reinstall the lamp socket into the lamp assembly by turning it 2. Remove the bulb from the lamp and Back-Up Lamps clockwise.
Page 278: License Plate Lamp
10-30 Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp 3. Remove the two screws 6. Turn the bulb socket securing the taillamp assembly. counterclockwise and pull it out. Lamp Assembly 4. Pull the taillamp assembly out of 7. Pull the bulb straight out of the the vehicle body.
Page 279: Replacement Bulbs
Vehicle Care 10-31 4. Turn the bulb socket (1) Bulb Exterior Lamp counterclockwise to remove it Number from the lamp assembly (3). Headlamp H11 LL 5. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of Low Beam the bulb socket (1). License Plate Lamp W5WLL 6.
Page 280: Electrical System
10-32 Vehicle Care Electrical System There is a fuse puller located in the Caution engine compartment fuse block. See Engine Compartment Fuse Fuses Spilling liquid on any electrical Block on page 10-32. It can be used component on the vehicle may to easily remove fuses from the fuse The wiring circuits in the vehicle are damage it.
Page 281 Vehicle Care 10-33 J-Case Usage Fuses Instrument Panel Fuse Block 1 Rear Defogger Starter AIR Pump Motor Instrument Panel Fuse Block 2 Sunroof Antilock Brake System Pump Instrument Panel Fuse Block 3 The vehicle may not be equipped Power Windows J-Case Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and...
Page 282 10-34 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Front Wiper Pre Catalytic Transmission Control Module Converter Oxygen Rear Wiper Battery Sensor Air Conditioning Trailer Parking Light Transmission Compressor Control Module AIR Pump Solenoid Rear Latch Mirror Engine Control Heated Mirrors Module Battery...
Page 283: Block
Vehicle Care 10-35 Instrument Panel Fuse Mini Fuses Usage Micro Usage Block Relays Passenger Power Lumber Fog Lamp Engine Control Midi Fuse Usage Starter Electric Power Run/Crank Steering Mini Relays Usage Micro Usage Relays Cooling Fan High AIR Pump Solenoid AIR Pump Motor Brake Booster Cooling Fan Low...
Page 284 10-36 Vehicle Care To reinstall the door, insert the tabs Mini Fuses Usage on the top of the door into the Steering Wheel console first, then push the door Dimming back into its original location. Spare The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and Spare features shown.
Page 285 Vehicle Care 10-37 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Spare Instrument Panel Auxiliary Power Front Battery Transmission Gear Heater, Ventilation Shift Position Passenger Sensing and Air Conditioning Indicator System Module Ignition Spare Spare Display Spare J-Case Usage Body Control Spare Fuses...
Page 286: Wheels And Tires
10-38 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Tires and a serious crash. See Worn or old tires can Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the tread Every new GM vehicle has page 9-14. is badly worn, high-quality tires made by a replace them.
Page 287: All-Season Tires
Vehicle Care 10-39 Use only radial ply tires of the All-Season Tires Winter Tires same size, load range, and This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not originally speed rating as the original all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter equipment tires.
Page 288: Tire Sidewall Labeling
10-40 Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the DOT Tire Date of Tire Size illustration later in this Manufacture The last four Useful information about a tire is section. digits of the TIN indicate the tire molded into its sidewall. The manufactured date.
Page 289 Vehicle Care 10-41 (5) Tire Ply Material The type spare tire, see Compact Spare of cord and number of plies in Tire on page 10-66 and If a Tire the sidewall and under the tread. Goes Flat on page 10-58. (6) Uniform Tire Quality (3) Tire Identification Number Grading (UTQG)
Page 290: Tire Designations
10-42 Vehicle Care (5) Tire Inflation Tire Designations (3) Aspect Ratio A two-digit temporary use tire or compact number that indicates the tire Tire Size spare tire should be inflated to height-to-width measurements. 420 kPa (60 psi). For more For example, if the tire size The following is an example of a information on tire pressure and aspect ratio is 60, as shown in...
Page 291: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care 10-43 carry. The speed rating is the Belt A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, oil, maximum speed a tire is cords between the plies and the and coolant, but without certified to carry a load. tread.
Page 292 10-44 Vehicle Care GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Maximum Load Rating manufacturer, brand, and/or Rating for the rear axle. See load rating for a tire at the model name molding that is Vehicle Load Limits on maximum permissible inflation higher or deeper than the same page 9-14.
Page 293 Vehicle Care 10-45 A metal support for a tire UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Vehicle Maximum Load on the and upon which the tire beads Grading Standards) A tire Tire Load on an individual tire are seated. information system that provides due to curb weight, accessory consumers with ratings for a weight, occupant weight, and...
Page 294: Tire Pressure
10-46 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure How the vehicle is loaded Caution (Continued) affects vehicle handling and ride Tires need the correct amount of comfort. Never load the vehicle Overinflated tires, or tires that air pressure to operate with more weight than it was have too much air, can effectively.
Page 295: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 10-47 Remove the valve cap from the Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly tire valve stem. Press the tire System under-inflated. gauge firmly onto the valve to The Tire Pressure Monitor System get a pressure measurement.
Page 296: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-48 Vehicle Care The TPMS malfunction indicator is See Radio Frequency Statement on located on the instrument cluster. combined with the low tire pressure page 13-15. If the warning light comes on, stop telltale. When the system detects a as soon as possible and inflate the Tire Pressure Monitor malfunction, the telltale will flash for tires to the recommended pressure...
Page 297 Vehicle Care 10-49 A Tire and Loading Information label TPMS sensor. The malfunction Caution (Continued) shows the size of the original light and DIC message should equipment tires and the correct go off after the road tire is the GM approved tire sealant inflation pressure for the tires when replaced and the sensor available through your dealer or...
Page 298 10-50 Vehicle Care Replacement tires or wheels do performed after replacing a spare 3. Use the MENU button to select not match the original equipment tire with a road tire containing the the Vehicle Information Menu in tires or wheels. Tires and wheels TPMS sensor.
Page 299: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 10-51 The tire has a puncture, cut, sensor identification code has Tire Inspection or other damage that cannot been matched to this tire and We recommend that the tires, wheel position. be repaired well because of including the spare tire, if the the size or location of the 8.
Page 300 10-52 Vehicle Care Anytime unusual wear is Do not include the compact Warning noticed, rotate the tires as soon spare tire in the tire rotation. as possible, check for proper tire Adjust the front and rear tires to Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the inflation pressure, and check for parts to which it is fastened, can the recommended inflation...
Page 301: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care 10-53 When It Is Time for New The rubber in tires ages over time. of grease, gasoline, or other This also applies to the spare tire, substances that can deteriorate Tires if the vehicle has one, even if it is rubber.
Page 302 10-54 Vehicle Care the overall performance of the See Tire Rotation on Warning vehicle, including brake system page 10-51. However, if it is performance, ride and handling, necessary to replace only one Mixing tires of different sizes, traction control, and tire axle set of worn tires, place the brands, or types may cause pressure monitoring...
Page 303: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-55 sure they are the same size, may be affected. If the vehicle has Uniform Tire Quality electronic systems such as antilock load range, speed rating, and Grading brakes, rollover airbags, traction construction (radial) as the control, electronic stability control, Quality grades can be found original tires.
Page 304 10-56 Vehicle Care nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include or to some limited-production the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, tires.
Page 305: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-57 performance on the laboratory surface variations such as troughs Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor test wheel than the minimum vibrating when driving on a smooth System (TPMS) sensors with new required by law.
Page 306: Tire Chains
10-58 Vehicle Care Tire Chains Caution Warning (Continued) Warning The wrong wheel can also cause Install the cables on the front tires problems with bearing life, brake only. Cables should not be Do not use tire chains. There is cooling, speedometer or installed on the spare tire or on not enough clearance.
Page 307 Vehicle Care 10-59 A rear blowout, particularly on a Warning Warning curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction as Lifting a vehicle and getting under Changing a tire can be used in a skid. Stop pressing the it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous.
Page 308: Tire Changing
10-60 Vehicle Care When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Tire Changing 3. Remove the extension (1), wheel use the following example as a wrench (2) and jack (3). Removing the Spare Tire and guide to assist in the placement of Place the tools next to the tire the wheel blocks (1).
Page 309 Vehicle Care 10-61 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10-58 for more information. 2. For vehicles with a wheel cover or center cap, pull the cover or center cap away from the wheel to remove it.
Page 310 10-62 Vehicle Care Warning Warning Getting under a vehicle when it is Lifting a vehicle and getting under lifted on a jack is dangerous. it to do maintenance or repairs is If the vehicle slips off the jack, dangerous without the you could be badly injured or appropriate safety equipment and killed.
Page 311 Vehicle Care 10-63 Warning (Continued) Warning an emergency, a cloth or a paper Never use oil or grease on bolts towel can be used; however, use or nuts because the nuts might a scraper or wire brush later to come loose. The vehicle's wheel remove all rust or dirt.
Page 312 10-64 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Caution aftermarket manufacturer when Wheel covers will not fit on the using accessory locking wheel vehicle's compact spare. If you try nuts. See Capacities and to put a wheel cover on the Specifications on page 12-2 for compact spare, the cover or the original equipment wheel nut spare could be damaged.
Page 313 Vehicle Care 10-65 To store the flat tire: 4. Pull the cable (1) through the door striker (4) then the center of the wheel (3). 1. Cable 2. Liftgate Hinges 1. Remove the cable package. The 3. Center of the Wheel cable is stored in a plastic bag 4.
Page 314: Compact Spare Tire
10-66 Vehicle Care Compact Spare Tire (50 mph). To conserve the tread of the spare tire, have the standard tire repaired or replaced as soon as Warning convenient and return the spare tire to the storage area. Driving with more than one When using a compact spare tire, compact spare tire at a time could the ABS and Traction Control...
Page 315: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 10-67 Do not mix the compact spare tire or Jump Starting Warning wheel with other wheels or tires. For more information about the They will not fit. Keep the spare tire Using an open flame near a vehicle battery, see Battery on and its wheel together.
Page 316 10-68 Vehicle Care Be sure to use the following steps to Caution do it safely. Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the If the jumper cables are vehicle that would not be covered connected or removed in the by the warranty.
Page 317 Vehicle Care 10-69 2. The vehicles should be close 5. The remote positive (+) 9. Connect the black negative ( ) enough for the jumper cables to terminal (1) is located on the cable to the negative ( ) terminal reach, but the vehicles should underhood fuse block, on the of the good battery.
Page 318: Towing The Vehicle
10-70 Vehicle Care 13. Try to start the vehicle that had Towing the Vehicle To tow the vehicle behind another the dead battery. If it will not vehicle for recreational purposes, start after a few tries, it needs such as behind a motor home, see Caution service.
Page 319 Vehicle Care 10-71 How far the vehicle will be For vehicles being dinghy towed, 4. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ towed. Some vehicles have the vehicle should be run at the ACCESSORY. restrictions on how far and how beginning of each day and at each 5.
Page 320 10-72 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing Caution Caution (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) If 105 km/h (65 mph) is exceeded Do not tow a vehicle with the front while towing the vehicle, it could drive wheels on the ground if one be damaged. Never exceed of the front tires is a compact 105 km/h (65 mph) while towing spare tire.
Page 321: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-73 6. Release the parking brake. Appearance Care Towing the Vehicle From Exterior Care the Rear Locks Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, and have the locks greased after using. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12.
Page 322 10-74 Vehicle Care washed. This could cause damage calcium chloride and other salts, ice Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle warranty. sap, bird droppings, chemicals from products can be obtained from industrial chimneys, etc., can If using an automatic car wash, your dealer.
Page 323 Vehicle Care 10-75 The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Caution vehicle are aluminum. To prevent Lenses, Emblems, Decals and damage always follow these Stripes Machine compounding or cleaning instructions: aggressive polishing on a Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Be sure the molding is cool to basecoat/clearcoat paint finish soft cloth, and a car washing soap...
Page 324 10-76 Vehicle Care Solvents, alcohols, fuels, Air Intakes squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at or other harsh cleaners. least once a year. Hot, dry climates Clear debris from the air intakes, may require more frequent Ice scrapers or other hard items. between the hood and windshield application.
Page 325 Vehicle Care 10-77 Wheels and Trim Aluminum Inspect power steering for proper Caution hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, or Chrome chafing, etc. Use a soft, clean cloth with mild To avoid surface damage, do not Visually check constant velocity joint soap and water to clean the wheels. use strong soaps, chemicals, boots and axle seals for leaks.
Page 326: Interior Care
10-78 Vehicle Care Sheet Metal Damage dark spots etched into the paint on any switches or controls. surface. See Finish Care Cleaners should be removed If the vehicle is damaged and previously in this section. quickly. Never allow cleaners to requires sheet metal repair or remain on the surface being replacement, make sure the body...
Page 327 Vehicle Care 10-79 Do not use laundry detergents or Fabric/Carpet/Suede Caution dishwashing soaps with Start by vacuuming the surface degreasers. For liquid cleaners, using a soft brush attachment. If a To prevent scratching, never use use approximately 20 drops per rotating brush attachment is being abrasive cleaners on automotive 3.8 L (1 gal) of water.
Page 328 10-80 Vehicle Care 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, center. Fold the cleaning cloth to Radio Displays Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and a clean area frequently to Natural Open Pore Wood...
Page 329: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-81 Cargo Cover and Floor Mats Caution (Continued) Convenience Net Warning these solvents can permanently Wash with warm water and mild detergent. Do not use chlorine change the appearance and feel If a floor mat is the wrong size or bleach.
Page 330 10-82 Vehicle Care brake pedal. Always check that Removing and Replacing the 3. Make sure the floor mat is the floor mats do not interfere properly secured and verify that Floor Mat with the pedals. it does not interfere with the pedals.
Page 331: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil Maintenance Your vehicle is an important changes and tire rotations and investment. This section describes additional maintenance items like the required maintenance for the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper vehicle.
Page 332: Maintenance Schedule
11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. Because of the way people use Maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or Schedule There may need to be more competitive driving. frequent checks and services. The Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services Additional Required Services - service.
Page 333 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Check engine coolant level. See Visually inspect steering, for more than a year. The engine oil Engine Coolant on page 10-15. suspension, and chassis and filter must be changed at least components for damaged, loose, once a year and the oil life system Check windshield washer fluid or missing parts or signs of must be reset.
Page 334 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check ignition transmission lock. See Ignition Transmission Lock Check on page 10-25. Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10-25. Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed.
Page 335 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 336 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Or every five years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. See Cooling System on Services - Normal page 10-14. (1) Or every two years, whichever (6) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. More frequent comes first.
Page 337 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 338 11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Or every five years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. See Cooling System on Services Services - Severe page 10-14. (1) Or every two years, whichever (6) Or every 10 years, whichever Severe Commercial Use comes first.
Page 339 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
Page 340 11-10 Service and Maintenance Hoses Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread or sidewall; or a bulge or Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control split in the tire. be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride.
Page 341 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Wheel Alignment Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance. provide a clear view. Signs that the alignment may Signs of wear include streaking, need to be adjusted include skipping across the windshield,...
Page 342: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10-8. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
Page 343: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Release Pawl Category LB or GC-LB. Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No.
Page 344 11-14 Service and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Spark Plugs 2.4L L4 Engine 12620540 41-108 3.6L V6 Engine 12622561 41-109 Wiper Blades Driver Side 60 cm (23.6 in) 22868413 Passenger Side 42.5 cm (16.7 in) 22868414 Rear 32.5 cm (12.8 in) 25788783...
Page 345: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 346 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 347 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 348 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 349: Vehicle Identification
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 350: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.4L L4 Engine 7.8 L 8.2 qt...
Page 351: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling. Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap...
Page 352 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.4L L4 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine...
Page 353: Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
Page 354 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be...
Page 355: Customer Assistance
Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
Page 356: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Online Owner Experience 1-800-263-3777 (English) (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com 1-800-263-7854 (French) (Warranty Tracking 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Information): Track the vehicle s The Chevrolet online owner Telephone devices (TTYs)) warranty information. experience is a one-stop resource Roadside Assistance: that allows interaction with (Recall Information): View...
Page 357: Program
General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca (Canada) chevroletowner.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
Page 358 Chevrolet dealer for General Motors North America and highway. warranty service, or if the vehicle Chevrolet reserve the right to make was in a crash and cannot be any changes or discontinue the driven. Assistance is also given Roadside Assistance program at when the vehicle is stuck in the any time without notification.
Page 359: Program
Customer Information 13-7 Services Specific to permission to get local safety related. If it is, please call emergency road service. You will your dealership, let them know this, Canadian-Purchased Vehicles receive payment, up to $100, and ask for instructions. Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement after sending the original receipt If your dealer requests you to bring is up to 7 liters.
Page 360 13-8 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation is not a one-way or round-trip shuttle service Courtesy Rental Vehicle part of the New Vehicle Limited within reasonable time and distance Your dealer may arrange to provide Warranty. A separate booklet parameters of your dealer's area. you with a courtesy rental vehicle or entitled Limited Warranty and reimburse you for a rental vehicle...
Page 361: Collision Damage Repair
Customer Information 13-9 Additional Program value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the GM New Information collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any All program options, such as shuttle related failures are not covered by Collision Parts service, may not be available at...
Page 362 13-10 Customer Information center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: technicians and comparable company may require you to have Driver name, address, and equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. Genuine GM Original Equipment Insuring the Vehicle Driver license number.
Page 363: Service Publications Ordering Information
Customer Information 13-11 Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Repair Process you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that Owner Information...
Page 364: Reporting Safety Defects
13-12 Customer Information Current and Past Models Reporting Safety To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline Technical Service Bulletins and Defects toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 Manuals are available for current (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects http://www.safercar.gov;...
Page 365: Government
Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: about the vehicle s performance and immediately, and notify General Chevrolet Motor Division how it is driven. For example, the Motors of Canada Limited. Call Chevrolet Customer Assistance vehicle uses computer modules to...
Page 366: Event Data Recorders
13-14 Customer Information Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a GM will not access this data or better understanding of the share it with others except: with the This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or, event data recorder (EDR).
Page 367: Onstar
Customer Information 13-15 ® OnStar Radio Frequency Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Identification (RFID) If the vehicle is equipped with 1. The device may not cause ® OnStar and has an active RFID technology is used in some harmful interference.
Page 368 13-16 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 369: Onstar Overview
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Press Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands. OnStar Services Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency .
Page 370: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar Press the OnStar Emergency button OnStar Services Navigation to get a priority connection to an OnStar navigation requires the Emergency Advisor available Emergency Directions and Connections 24/7 to: service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, Get help for an emergency. the built-in system can automatically Press to receive directions or...
Page 371: Connections
OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands 2. Say Repeat. System responds After the call ends, press the Go with the last direction given, then button on the navigation screen to During a Planned Route responds with OnStar ready, begin driving directions. Cancel Route then a tone.
Page 372 14-4 OnStar OnStar Mobile App Calling 911 Emergency Store a Name Tag for Speed Dialing Download the OnStar RemoteLink 1. Press . System responds: ® mobile app to select Apple OnStar ready, followed by 1. Press . System responds: ® Android , and BlackBerry devices a tone.
Page 373: Vehicle Diagnostics
OnStar 14-5 Verify Minutes and Expiration OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information Press and say Minutes then Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Verify to check how many minutes Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service remain and their expiration date. Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Press to request account transfer...
Page 374 14-6 OnStar to function properly. These systems vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a system can provide in-vehicle may not operate if the battery is crash, or wireless phone network access to all of the OnStar services, discharged or disconnected. congestion or jamming.
Page 375 OnStar 14-7 change the OnStar PIN, call OnStar Roadside Assistance and a route or may ask for a call back and provide the Advisor with the locksmith to help gain access to the after the vehicle is driven into an current number.
Page 376 14-8 OnStar Add-on Electrical Equipment OnStar - libcurl and unzip FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF acknowledgments The OnStar system is integrated THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. IN NO into the electrical architecture of the Certain OnStar components include EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR vehicle.
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Page 379 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ..... 10-73 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-23 Interior .
Page 380 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Cargo Headlamps, Front Turn Cover ......4-2 Battery ..... . . 10-24 Signal, Sidemarker, and Tie-Downs .
Page 381: Driver Information
INDEX Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Courtesy Transportation Defensive Driving ....9-3 Air Conditioning ....8-1 Program .
Page 382 INDEX Driving (cont'd) Engine (cont'd) Coolant Heater ....9-23 Vehicle Load Limits ...9-14 Features Wet Roads ....9-10 Coolant Temperature Memory .
Page 383 INDEX Front Seats Adjustment ....3-3 Garage Door Opener ..5-37 Halogen Bulbs ....10-28 Heated .
Page 384: Lane Departure Warning
INDEX Hill Start Assist (HSA) ..9-32 LATCH System Hood ......10-4 Replacing Parts after a Jump Starting .
Page 385: Recommended Fluids
INDEX Lights (cont'd) Messages (cont'd) Ride Control System ..5-31 Low Fuel Warning ... .5-22 Maintenance Safety Belt Reminders ..5-12 Security .
Page 386: Onstar Additional
INDEX ® OnStar Navigation ... . 14-2 Parking Assist ® OnStar Overview ... . . 14-1 Ultrasonic .....9-39 Navigation ®...
Page 387 INDEX Program Recreational Vehicle Ride Control Systems Courtesy Transportation ..13-7 Towing ..... . 10-70 Messages ....5-31 Proposition 65 Warning, Reimbursement Program, Roads...
Page 388 i-10 INDEX Safety Defects Reporting Service Specifications and Canadian Government ..13-13 Accessories and Capacities ....12-2 General Motors .
Page 389: Traction Control/Electronic
INDEX i-11 Symbols ......iv Tires (cont'd) Traction Control/Electronic Pressure Light ....5-20 System Stability Control .
Page 390 i-12 INDEX Where to Put the Restraint ..3-37 Windows ..... . 2-18 Vehicle Warning Power ......2-18 Alarm System .

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