Buick 2011 LaCrosse Owner's Manual

Buick 2011 LaCrosse Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2011 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
  • Page 3 2011 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .
  • Page 4 Dolby Laboratories. Copyright to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. BUICK Emblem, and LACROSSE All rights reserved. Manufactured under license under are trademarks and/or service U.S.
  • Page 5: Using This Manual

    Introduction must be authorized by Macrovision, Canadian Vehicle Owners Danger, Warnings, and and is intended for home and Cautions Propriétaires Canadiens other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Warning messages found on vehicle A French language copy of this Macrovision.
  • Page 6 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : LATCH System Child Restraints Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle : Malfunction Indicator Lamp and what they mean. For more : Oil Pressure information on the symbol, refer to the Index.
  • Page 7 Introduction NOTES...
  • Page 8 In Brief In Brief Sensing System for Passenger Vehicle Personalization ..1-18 Airbag ..... . . 1-9 Power Outlets .
  • Page 9 In Brief Instrument Panel...
  • Page 10 In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 8. Front Storage on page 4 2. R. Power Door Locks on page 2 11. B. Head-Up Display (HUD) on Data Link Connector (DLC). page 5 26 (If Equipped). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp Hazard Warning Flashers on on page 5 14.
  • Page 11: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief Initial Drive Press and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic Information alarm. This section provides a brief Press again to cancel the panic overview about some of the alarm. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
  • Page 12 In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking Door Locks Trunk Release lamps will turn on and remain on To lock or unlock a door manually: The trunk may be opened by as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the pressing on the Remote From the inside, pull once on the...
  • Page 13 In Brief Raise or lower the rear part of Seat Adjustment Power Seats the seat cushion by moving the rear of the horizontal control up Manual Seats or down. To adjust the seat: Raise or lower the entire seat by 1.
  • Page 14 In Brief Lumbar Adjustment Memory Features Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat and seatback recliner and both outside mirrors to the desired driving positions. 2. Press and release MEM (Memory). 3. Press 1 until a beep sounds. 4.
  • Page 15: Heated And Ventilated Seats

    In Brief Easy Exit Driver Seat Heated Seats Heated and Ventilated Seats The easy exit driver seat feature can move the seat rearward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle. To activate the easy exit driver seat, turn the ignition in off and open the driver door.
  • Page 16: Sensing System For Passenger Airbag

    In Brief Head Restraint Safety Belt Sensing System for Adjustment Passenger Airbag 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 while keeping the seat and the head The passenger sensing system will restraint height in the proper...
  • Page 17: Mirror Adjustment

    1-10 In Brief Mirror Adjustment Vehicles with the memory feature Interior can store a preferred mirror position. Adjust this mirror for a clear view of Exterior See Memory Seats under Power the area behind the vehicle. Hold Seat Adjustment on page 3 4 for the mirror in the center to move it more information.
  • Page 18 In Brief 1-11 Steering Wheel Interior Lighting Adjustment Dome Lamps The interior lamps control located in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps. To operate, press the following buttons: : Turns the lamps off. : Turns the lamps on when any door is opened.
  • Page 19: Exterior Lighting

    1-12 In Brief Exterior Lighting AUTO : Automatically turns the Windshield Wiper/Washer exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. The current status of the AUTO system is displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) uplevel display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5 23.
  • Page 20: Climate Controls

    In Brief 1-13 Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. Automatic Climate Control System : Turns the windshield wipers off. : Briefly move the wiper lever down for a single wipe or hold down for several wipes.
  • Page 21 1-14 In Brief Dual Automatic Climate Control System Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows shifting an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. DSC can be enabled through the shift lever. See Manual Mode on page 9 30.
  • Page 22: Vehicle Features

    In Brief 1-15 Vehicle Features Storing a Favorite Station 4. Press the SELECT button to select the next number. Stations from all bands can be Radio(s) 5. To save the time and return to stored in the favorite lists in any the Time Settings menu, press order.
  • Page 23: Portable Audio Devices

    1-16 In Brief Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices See Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7 44 or Bluetooth Vehicles with an XM Satellite This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm (Infotainment Controls) on Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB page 7 45 or Bluetooth (Voice Radio subscription can receive port located in the center console.
  • Page 24: Navigation System

    In Brief 1-17 Cruise Control RES/+ : Move the thumbwheel up : Press to silence the to make the vehicle resume to a vehicle speakers only. Press again previously set speed or to to turn the sound on. For vehicles accelerate.
  • Page 25: Power Outlets

    1-18 In Brief Driver Information SET/CLR: Use this button to set or Power Outlets clear the menu item when it is Center (DIC) The accessory power outlets can be displayed. used to plug in electrical equipment, The DIC display is located in the For more information, see Driver such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
  • Page 26: Universal Remote System

    In Brief 1-19 Universal Remote System Sunroof Express-open/Express-close: Press and release the rear or front The ignition must be in ON/RUN or of the switch to express-open or ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained express-close the sunshade. Accessory Power (RAP) to operate The driver side switch operates the the sunroof and power sunshade.
  • Page 27: System (Tcs)

    1-20 In Brief Performance and Electronic Stability Tire Pressure Monitor Control (ESC) Maintenance This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The Electronic Stability Control Traction Control (ESC) system assists with directional control of the vehicle System (TCS) in difficult driving conditions.
  • Page 28: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    In Brief 1-21 During cooler conditions, the low tire Tire Sealant and Resetting the Oil Life System pressure warning light may appear Compressor Kit 1. Turn the key to ON/RUN with the when the vehicle is first started and engine off. then turn off.
  • Page 29: Driving For Better Fuel

    Avoid idling the engine for long complimentary service that includes Canada: 1-800-268-6800 periods of time. online service reminders, vehicle As the owner of a new Buick, you maintenance tips, online owner When road and weather are automatically enrolled in the manual, special privileges, conditions are appropriate, use Roadside Assistance program.
  • Page 30: Onstar

    In Brief 1-23 ® OnStar How OnStar Service Works Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. For more : Push this blue button to information, see the OnStar Owner's connect to a specially trained Guide; visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) OnStar advisor to verify your or www.onstar.ca (Canada);...
  • Page 31 1-24 In Brief OnStar service can t work unless If you try to add, connect, or modify On some vehicles, the mute button your vehicle is in a place where any equipment or software in your can be used to dial numbers into OnStar has an agreement with a vehicle, OnStar service may not voice mail systems, or to dial phone...
  • Page 32 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Doors Interior Mirrors Trunk ......2-12 Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-17 Windows Vehicle Security Windows...
  • Page 33: Keys

    Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks WARNING Keys Leaving children in a vehicle with the keyless access transmitter is dangerous for many reasons, WARNING children or others could be badly Leaving children in a vehicle with injured or even killed. They could the ignition key is dangerous for operate the power windows or many reasons.
  • Page 34: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    Keys, Doors and Windows If the keys get locked in If there is a decrease in the RKE the vehicle, it may have to be operating range: damaged to get them out. Check the distance. The Always carry a spare key. transmitter may be too far from If you are locked out of the vehicle, the vehicle.
  • Page 35: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    Keys, Doors and Windows Remote Keyless Entry The turn signal indicators may flash (Lock): Press to lock all doors. and/or the horn may sound to (RKE) System Operation The turn signal indicators may flash indicate unlocking, see Unlock and/or the horn may sound to Feedback under Vehicle The transmitter functions will work indicate locking, see Locking...
  • Page 36 Keys, Doors and Windows Keyless Unlocking Lock Sensor Press and hold for at least two seconds to sound the panic With the keyless entry transmitter alarm. The horn sounds and the within 1 m (3 feet), approach the front door and pull the handle to turn signals flash until is pressed unlock and open the door.
  • Page 37 Keys, Doors and Windows Programming Transmitters to Programming with a Recognized 3. Place the new transmitter into Transmitter (Keyless Access the transmitter pocket. The the Vehicle Vehicles Only) transmitter pocket is located Only keyless entry transmitters inside the center console A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle will work.
  • Page 38 Keys, Doors and Windows Programming without a 2. Wait for ten minutes until the 5. Press the ignition. When the Recognized Transmitter (Keyless DIC displays Press Engine Start transmitter is learned the DIC Access Vehicles Only) Button To Learn and then press will display will show that it is the ignition.
  • Page 39: Remote Vehicle Start

    Keys, Doors and Windows Starting the Vehicle with a 3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or 4. Insert the new battery, positive N (Neutral), press the brake side facing up. Push the battery Low Transmitter Battery pedal and the ignition control. down to until it is held in place.
  • Page 40 Keys, Doors and Windows Starting the Engine Using Vehicles with an automatic climate For example, if the vehicle has been Remote Start control system will default to a running for five minutes, and heating or cooling mode depending 10 minutes are added, the engine To start the engine using the remote on the outside temperature during a will run for a total of 15 minutes.
  • Page 41: Door Locks

    2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Conditions in Which Remote Start Door Locks WARNING (Continued) Will Not Work The remote start will not operate if: WARNING Young children who get into The key is in the ignition (Key unlocked vehicles may be Unlocked doors can be Access) or the ignition is in any unable to get out.
  • Page 42: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 To lock and unlock the door, use the Power Door Locks Delayed Locking Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) When locking the doors with the transmitter or the key from the power lock switch and a door is outside and the door lock knob or open, the doors will lock switch from the inside.
  • Page 43: Safety Locks

    2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows Safety Locks Doors WARNING (Continued) Trunk If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: WARNING Close all of the windows. Exhaust gases can enter the Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument vehicle if it is driven with the panel.
  • Page 44: Trunk Release

    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 Remote Trunk Release Rear Seat Pass-Through To open the trunk from the outside the vehicle, press the button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or by pressing the touchpad above the license plate. Emergency Trunk Release Handle Do not use the emergency trunk release handle...
  • Page 45: Vehicle Security

    2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Vehicle Security Disarming the System Immobilizer To disarm the system, do one of the See Radio Frequency Statement on This vehicle has theft-deterrent following: page 13 18 for information features; however, they do not make regarding Part 15 of the Federal it impossible to steal.
  • Page 46: Immobilizer Operation

    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 disarms the system. Only the If the engine still does not start with correct key starts the vehicle. The the other key, the vehicle needs vehicle may not start if the key is service. If the vehicle does start, the damaged.
  • Page 47: Exterior Mirrors

    2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows If the keyless access transmitter Exterior Mirrors Vehicles with the memory feature appears to be undamaged, try can store a preferred mirror position. another keyless access transmitter. See Memory Seats under Power Power Mirrors Or, you may try placing the Seat Adjustment on page 3 4 for transmitter in the transmitter pocket more information.
  • Page 48: Park Tilt Mirrors

    Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Turn Signal Indicator Park Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors The vehicle might have a turn signal If the vehicle has the memory Manual Rearview Mirror indicator lamp that is built into the package, the outside mirrors have mirror housing.
  • Page 49: Windows

    2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Windows Power Windows WARNING Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet The vehicle aerodynamics are alone in a vehicle, especially with...
  • Page 50 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 Express Window Operation the driver window switches when To program each front window: the lockout feature is active. To 1. With the ignition in ON/RUN or Windows with an express-up or restore power to the rear windows, ACC/ACCESSORY, or in down feature allow the front press the button again.
  • Page 51: Sun Visors

    2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Sun Visors Rear Window Sunshade Roof On vehicles with a rear window Sunroof sunshade, the switch is on the console to the right of the shifter. The sunshade only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY.
  • Page 52 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 The sunroof only operates when the Express-Open/Express-Close To express-open the sunshade from ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ the closed position, fully press and To express-open the sunroof from ACCESSORY, or in Retained release the rear of the switch (C). the closed or vent position, fully Accessory Power (RAP).
  • Page 53 2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof, and sunshade will then return to the open or vent position.
  • Page 54 Seats and Restraints Seats and Rear Seats Airbag System Rear Seats ....3-11 Airbag System ....3-28 Restraints Where Are the Airbags? .
  • Page 55 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Head Restraints Older Children ....3-42 The vehicle's front seats have Infants and Young adjustable head restraints in the Children ....3-44 outboard seating positions.
  • Page 56: Seats And Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Front Seat Rear Seat Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. If you are installing a child restraint in the rear seat, see Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children...
  • Page 57: Seat Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment WARNING (Continued) Seat Adjustment movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a Manual Seat Adjustment pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving. To adjust the seat position: 1.
  • Page 58 Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions Memory Remote Recall To save into memory: The memory feature can recall the driver seat and outside mirrors to 1. Adjust the driver seat and stored positions when entering the seatback recliner and both vehicle.
  • Page 59 Seats and Restraints The automatic recall feature Easy Exit Driver Seat To stop recall movement, press one can be turned on or off using the of the memory, power mirror, The easy exit driver seat feature vehicle personalization menu. See or power seat controls.
  • Page 60: Lumbar Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash, the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones.
  • Page 61 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright position: WARNING 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the You can lose control of the seatback, and the seatback will vehicle if you try to adjust a return to the upright position.
  • Page 62: Heated Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints Power Reclining Seatbacks Heated Front Seats WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of On vehicles with this feature, the...
  • Page 63: Heated Seats

    3-10 Seats and Restraints Remote Start Heated Seats Heated and Ventilated Front Seats When it is cold outside, the heated seats can be turned on automatically during a remote WARNING vehicle start. The heated seats will be canceled when the ignition is If you cannot feel temperature turned on.
  • Page 64: Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints 3-11 The passenger seat may take Rear Seats longer to heat up. Folding the Seatback Remote Start Heated and Ventilated Seats The rear seat can be folded down to allow for more cargo space, or it can During a remote start, the heated or be placed back into a locked upright ventilated seats can be turned on...
  • Page 65 3-12 Seats and Restraints Raising the Seatback To raise the seatback: 1. Push the seatback up and push WARNING it back to lock it into place. Make sure the safety belt is in the If either seatback is not locked, it retainer clip and does not get could move forward in a sudden twisted or caught in the...
  • Page 66: Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints 3-13 Safety Belts In most states and in all Canadian WARNING provinces, the law requires wearing This section of the manual safety belts. Here is why: It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts You never know if you will be in a in a cargo area, inside or outside properly.
  • Page 67 3-14 Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... Take the simplest vehicle.
  • Page 68: Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints 3-15 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is...
  • Page 69: How To Wear Safety Belts

    3-16 Seats and Restraints Q: If I am a good driver, and I How to Wear Safety Belts Occupants who are not buckled up never drive far from home, can be thrown out of the vehicle in a Properly why should I wear safety crash.
  • Page 70 Seats and Restraints 3-17 touching the thighs. In a crash, this Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely You can be seriously hurt if your to slide under the lap belt. If you slid shoulder belt is too loose.
  • Page 71 3-18 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen.
  • Page 72 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured if You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong your belt goes over an armrest place like this. In a crash, the belt like this.
  • Page 73 3-20 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
  • Page 74: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Seats and Restraints 3-21 Q: What is wrong with this? Lap-Shoulder Belt WARNING All seating positions in the vehicle You can be seriously injured by have a lap-shoulder belt. not wearing the lap-shoulder belt The following instructions explain properly. In a crash, you would how to wear a lap-shoulder belt not be restrained by the shoulder properly.
  • Page 75 3-22 Seats and Restraints The lap-shoulder belt may lock if Pull up on the latch plate to you pull the belt across you very make sure it is secure. If the belt quickly. If this happens, let the is not long enough, see Safety belt go back slightly to unlock it.
  • Page 76 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Before a door is closed, be sure Safety Belt Pretensioners the safety belt is out of the way. If This vehicle has safety belt a door is slammed against a safety pretensioners for front outboard belt, damage can occur to both the occupants.
  • Page 77 3-24 Seats and Restraints Rear Safety Belt Comfort There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. Guides Here is how to install a comfort This vehicle may have rear shoulder guide to the safety belt: belt comfort guides.
  • Page 78 Seats and Restraints 3-25 WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
  • Page 79: Safety Belt Use During

    3-26 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy Now and then, check that the safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely belt reminder light, safety belts, that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone,...
  • Page 80: Safety Belt Care

    Seats and Restraints 3-27 Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts After a Keep belts clean and dry. But the safety belt assemblies that Crash were used during any crash may WARNING have been stressed or damaged.
  • Page 81: Airbag System

    3-28 Seats and Restraints Airbag System The vehicle may have the following For frontal airbags, the word airbags: AIRBAG will appear on the middle The vehicle has the following part of the steering wheel for the A seat-mounted side impact airbags: driver and on the instrument panel airbag for the rear seat...
  • Page 82 Seats and Restraints 3-29 Here are the most important things WARNING WARNING to know about the airbag system: Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, WARNING faster than the blink of an eye. or very close to, any airbag when Anyone who is up against, or very it inflates can be seriously injured You can be severely injured or...
  • Page 83: Where Are The Airbags

    3-30 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
  • Page 84: When Should An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-31 When Should an Airbag WARNING (Continued) Inflate? that person causing severe injury Frontal airbags are designed to or even death. The path of an inflate in moderate to severe frontal inflating airbag must be kept or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe clear.
  • Page 85 3-32 Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to the system's designed threshold different crash speeds. For inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear level. The threshold level can vary example: impacts, or in many side impacts. with specific vehicle design.
  • Page 86: What Makes An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-33 What Makes an Airbag How Does an Airbag Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement Inflate? Restrain? to safety belts. In a deployment event, the sensing In moderate to severe frontal or What Will You See After system sends an electrical signal near frontal collisions, even belted...
  • Page 87 3-34 Seats and Restraints the windshield or being able to steer The vehicle has a feature that may WARNING (Continued) the vehicle, nor does it prevent automatically unlock the doors, turn people from leaving the vehicle. on the interior lamps and hazard Use caution if you should attempt warning flashers, and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate.
  • Page 88: Passenger Sensing

    Seats and Restraints 3-35 The vehicle has a crash sensing Passenger Sensing The passenger sensing system and diagnostic module which turns off the right front passenger System records information after a frontal airbag under certain crash. See Vehicle Data conditions. The driver airbags, The vehicle has a passenger Recording and Privacy on seat mounted side impact airbags,...
  • Page 89 3-36 Seats and Restraints We recommend that children be The passenger sensing system is WARNING (Continued) secured in a rear seat, including: designed to turn off the right front an infant or a child riding in a passenger frontal airbag if: passenger airbag inflates and the rear-facing child restraint;...
  • Page 90 Seats and Restraints 3-37 When the passenger sensing airbag, depending upon the If the On Indicator is Lit for a system has turned off the right front person's seating posture and Child Restraint passenger frontal airbag, the off body build. Everyone in the vehicle If a child restraint has been installed indicator will light and stay lit to who has outgrown child restraints...
  • Page 91 3-38 Seats and Restraints 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an enable the right front passenger restraint and restarting the frontal airbag: Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, 1. Turn the vehicle off. turn the vehicle off.
  • Page 92 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Additional Factors Affecting WARNING WARNING System Operation Safety belts help keep the Stowing of articles under the For up to 10 seconds after the passenger in position on the seat passenger seat or between the ignition is turned off and the during vehicle maneuvers and passenger seat cushion and battery is disconnected, an airbag...
  • Page 93 3-40 Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the In addition, the vehicle has a This could either prevent proper passenger sensing system for deployment of the passenger Airbag-Equipped Vehicle the right front passenger airbag(s) or prevent the position, which includes sensors passenger sensing system Q: Is there anything I might add that are part of the passenger...
  • Page 94: Airbag System Check

    Seats and Restraints 3-41 Q: Because I have a disability, Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System I have to get my vehicle Parts After a Crash The airbag system does not need modified. How can I find out regularly scheduled maintenance or whether this will affect my replacement.
  • Page 95: Child Restraints

    3-42 Seats and Restraints If the airbag readiness light stays on Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that after the vehicle is started or comes come with the booster seat, state on when you are driving, the airbag the weight and height limitations for Older Children system may not work properly.
  • Page 96 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Q: What is the proper way to According to accident statistics, WARNING (Continued) wear safety belts? children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child A: An older child should wear a and seriously injured. A safety restraint system or infant restraint lap-shoulder belt and get the system secured in a rear seating...
  • Page 97: Infants And Young

    3-44 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING Never do this. Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is Never allow a child to wear the wrapped around their neck and safety belt with the shoulder belt the safety belt continues to behind their back.
  • Page 98 Seats and Restraints 3-45 WARNING WARNING (Continued) Never do this. child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a forward-facing Never hold an infant or a child child restraint in the right front while riding in a vehicle. Due to seat, always move the front crash forces, an infant or a child passenger seat as far back as it...
  • Page 99 3-46 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of The restraint manufacturer's WARNING add-on child restraints? instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A: Add-on child restraints, which A young child's hip bones are still height limitations for a particular are purchased by the vehicle's so small that the vehicle's regular...
  • Page 100: Child Restraint Systems

    Seats and Restraints 3-47 Child Restraint Systems (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat (B) A booster seat (C) is a child restraint (A) Rear Facing Infant Seat provides restraint for the child's designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat (A) body with the harness.
  • Page 101 3-48 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child the LATCH system. See Lower In some areas, Certified Child Anchors and Tethers for Children Passenger Safety Technicians Restraint in the Vehicle (LATCH System) on page 3 50 for (CPSTs) are available to inspect more information.
  • Page 102: Where To Put The Restraint

    Seats and Restraints 3-49 Where to Put the WARNING WARNING (Continued) Restraint A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints According to accident statistics, restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag children and infants are safer when or killed if the right front is off.
  • Page 103: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    3-50 Seats and Restraints Depending on where you place the Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint with child restraint and the size of the a top tether, you must also use Tethers for Children child restraint, you may not be able either the lower anchors or the (LATCH System) to access adjacent safety belt...
  • Page 104 Seats and Restraints 3-51 Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
  • Page 105 3-52 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each rear anchor position has a label, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. The top tether anchors are located under the covers, behind the rear seat, on the filler panel.
  • Page 106: System

    Seats and Restraints 3-53 Do not secure a child restraint in a Securing a Child Restraint WARNING position without a top tether anchor Designed for the LATCH if a national or local law requires System Do not attach more than one child that the top tether be attached, or if restraint to a single anchor.
  • Page 107 3-54 Seats and Restraints Notice: Do not let the LATCH You cannot secure three child WARNING attachments rub against the restraints using the LATCH anchors vehicle s safety belts. This may in the rear seat at the same time, Children can be seriously injured damage these parts.
  • Page 108 Seats and Restraints 3-55 There are five lower LATCH anchors This system is designed to make in the rear seat. installation of child restraints easier. When using lower anchors, do not Use anchors 1 and 2 when use the vehicle's safety belts. installing a child restraint using Instead use the vehicle's anchors LATCH in seating position A.
  • Page 109 3-56 Seats and Restraints 1.2. Put the child restraint on 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten the seat. the top tether according to the child restraint If the head restraint instructions and the interferes with the proper following instructions: installation of the child restraint, the head restraint may be removed.
  • Page 110 Seats and Restraints 3-57 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
  • Page 111 3-58 Seats and Restraints 3. Store the head restraint in the To reinstall the head restraint: trunk of the vehicle. 4. When the child restraint is removed, reinstall the head restraint before the seating position is used. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that 2.
  • Page 112: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    Seats and Restraints 3-59 Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat) using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be When securing a child restraint in a WARNING sure to follow the instructions that...
  • Page 113 3-60 Seats and Restraints 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5.
  • Page 114: Securing Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints 3-61 6. If the child restraint has a top To remove the child restraint, Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and (Front Passenger Seat) manufacturer's instructions let it return to the stowed position. regarding the use of the top If the top tether is attached to a top This vehicle has airbags.
  • Page 115 3-62 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, If the child restraint has the LATCH WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat in system, see Lower Anchors and the front. This is because the risk to Tethers for Children (LATCH system is fail-safe.
  • Page 116 Seats and Restraints 3-63 You will be using the lap-shoulder 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run belt to secure the child restraint in the lap and shoulder portions of this position. Follow the instructions the vehicle's safety belt through that came with the child restraint.
  • Page 117 3-64 Seats and Restraints Try to pull the belt out of the If the airbags are off, the off retractor to make sure the indicator in the passenger airbag retractor is locked. If the status indicator will come on and retractor is not locked, repeat stay on when the vehicle is started.
  • Page 118: Storage Compartments

    Storage Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments Storage Compartments Glove Box Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders ....4-1 The glove box is located on the Front Storage .
  • Page 119: Additional Storage Features

    Storage Front Storage The center console has an upper Additional Storage tray and a lower main storage area. Features The driver's storage compartment is To access the main storage area, located near the left side of the adjust the armrest to the rear steering column on the bottom of Convenience Net position and push button (A) to...
  • Page 120 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Tachometer ....5-10 Tire Pressure Light ..5-20 Fuel Gauge ....5-10 Engine Oil Pressure Light .
  • Page 121: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Messages ..5-33 Controls 3. Pull or push the steering wheel Engine Power Messages ..5-33 closer or away from you. Fuel System Messages ..5-33 Steering Wheel 4.
  • Page 122: Heated Steering Wheel

    Instruments and Controls Heated Steering Wheel Windshield Wiper/Washer (Push to Talk): For vehicles ® ® with a Bluetooth , OnStar For vehicles with a heated steering or navigation system, press to wheel, the button for this feature is interact with those systems. See located on the climate control Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7 44 system.
  • Page 123: Compass

    Instruments and Controls & Wipe Parking When the windshield wiper lever is (Adjustable Interval Wipes): released, additional wipes may Turn the band up for more frequent If the ignition is turned to occur depending on how long the wipes or down for less frequent LOCK/OFF while the wipers are windshield washer had been wipes.
  • Page 124: Display)

    Instruments and Controls Avoid covering the GPS antenna for Clock (Without Date Setting the 12/24 Hour Format long periods of time with objects Display) 1. Press the CONFIG button and that may interfere with the antenna's select Time Settings, or press ability to receive a satellite signal.
  • Page 125: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls 4. Press the SELECT button to Setting the Month & Day Power Outlets select the next value. Format The accessory power outlets can be 5. To save the time or date and 1. Press the CONFIG button and used to plug in electrical equipment, return to the Time and Date select Time and Date Settings,...
  • Page 126 Instruments and Controls Certain electrical accessories may Power Outlet 120 Volt Alternating An indicator light on the outlet not be compatible with the Current comes on when in use. The light accessory power outlets and could comes on when the ignition is in The vehicle may have a power overload vehicle or adapter fuses.
  • Page 127: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    Instruments and Controls The power outlet is not designed for Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there and may not work properly, if the could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and following are plugged in: function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators Equipment with high initial peak...
  • Page 128: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
  • Page 129: Speedometer

    5-10 Instruments and Controls Speedometer Notice: If the engine is operated with the tachometer in the shaded The speedometer shows the warning area, the vehicle could vehicle's speed in either kilometers be damaged, and the damages per hour (km/h) or miles per would not be covered by the hour (mph).
  • Page 130: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 Here are four things that some Engine Coolant owners ask about. None of these Temperature Gauge show a problem with the fuel gauge: At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated.
  • Page 131: Safety Belt Reminders

    5-12 Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder if an object is put on the seat such Light as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic There is a driver safety belt device.
  • Page 132: Passenger Airbag Status

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 WARNING (Continued) working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate The airbag readiness light comes on without a crash. To help avoid When the vehicle is started, the solid and stays on for several injury, have the vehicle serviced passenger airbag status indicator...
  • Page 133: Charging System Light

    5-14 Instruments and Controls If the word OFF is lit on the airbag Charging System Light Malfunction status indicator, it means that the Indicator Lamp passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger A computer system called OBD II frontal airbag.
  • Page 134 Instruments and Controls 5-15 Malfunctions often are indicated by those of the same Tire To prevent more serious damage to the system before any problem is Performance Criteria (TPC) can the vehicle: apparent. Being aware of the light affect the vehicle's emission Reduce vehicle speed.
  • Page 135 5-16 Instruments and Controls Make sure to fuel the vehicle An emission system malfunction Emissions Inspection and with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality might be corrected: Maintenance Programs causes the engine not to run as Make sure the fuel cap is fully Some state/provincial and local efficiently as designed and can installed.
  • Page 136: Brake System Warning

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 The vehicle may not pass Brake System Warning If the light comes on while driving, inspection if: pull off the road and stop carefully. Light The pedal may be harder to push or The malfunction indicator lamp is it can go closer to the floor.
  • Page 137: Electric Parking Brake

    5-18 Instruments and Controls Electric Parking Brake Antilock Brake System Light (ABS) Warning Light For vehicles with the Electric Park Brake (EPB), the park brake warning light should come on briefly English Metric when ignition is placed in ON/RUN. This light comes on briefly when the If it does not come on, then have it For vehicles with the Electric Park engine is started.
  • Page 138: Traction Off Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-19 If the ABS light is the only light on, Traction Off Light Electronic Stability the vehicle has regular brakes, but Control (ESC) Indicator the antilock brakes are not Light functioning. If both the ABS and the Brake System Warning Light are on, the vehicle's antilock brakes are not functioning and there is a problem...
  • Page 139: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)/Traction Control System (Tcs) Indicator

    5-20 Instruments and Controls The light flashes if the system is (TCS) is also off, wheel spin is not When the Light is On Steady active and is working to assist the limited. If the ESC is off, the system This indicates that one or more of driver with directional control of the does not assist in controlling the...
  • Page 140: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 Engine Oil Pressure Light Low Fuel Warning Light WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can The oil pressure light should come become so hot that it catches fire. on briefly as the engine is started. Someone could be burned.
  • Page 141: Security Light

    5-22 Instruments and Controls Security Light High-Beam on Light Front Fog Lamp Light This light flashes when the security This light comes on when the For vehicles with fog lamps, this system is activated. high-beam headlamps are in use. light comes on when the fog lamps are on.
  • Page 142: Cruise Control Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-23 Cruise Control Light Information Displays DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays Driver Information which can be accessed by using the DIC buttons located on the turn Center (DIC) signal lever located on the left side The Driver Information Center (DIC) of the steering wheel.
  • Page 143 5-24 Instruments and Controls DIC Buttons Trip/Fuel Menu Items Trip 1 and Trip 2 This display shows the current Press MENU on the turn signal distance traveled, in either lever until Trip/Fuel Information kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since Menu is displayed. Use the last reset for the trip odometer.
  • Page 144 Instruments and Controls 5-25 The fuel economy can be reset by Timer Vehicle Information Menu pressing SET/CLR while the Items This display can be used as a timer. Average Fuel Economy display is To start the timer, press SET/CLR Press MENU on the turn signal showing.
  • Page 145: Head-Up Display (Hud)

    5-26 Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure oil life, additional maintenance is Head-Up Display (HUD) recommended in the Maintenance The display will show a vehicle with Schedule in this manual. See the approximate pressures of all WARNING Scheduled Maintenance on four tires. Tire pressure is displayed page 11 2 for more information.
  • Page 146 Instruments and Controls 5-27 The images are projected through The following indicator lights come the HUD lens located on the driver's on the instrument panel when side of the instrument panel. activated and also appear on the HUD: Notice: If you try to use the HUD image as a parking aid, you may Turn Signal Indicators misjudge the distance and...
  • Page 147 5-28 Instruments and Controls When the HUD is on, the To adjust the HUD image so that PAGE: Press to select the display speedometer reading is continually items are properly displayed, do the formats. Release the page button displayed. The current radio station following: when the format number with the or CD track number will display for a...
  • Page 148 Instruments and Controls 5-29 All formats will show the turn-by-turn The HUD image can temporarily navigation information and provide light up depending on the angle and details about the next driving position of the sunlight on the HUD maneuver to be made. When you display.
  • Page 149: Vehicle Messages

    5-30 Instruments and Controls If You Cannot See the HUD Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and Image When the Ignition Is On Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC Is anything covering the indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE HUD lens? some action that may be needed to This message displays when the...
  • Page 150: Brake System Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-31 LOW BATTERY RELEASE PARK BRAKE Cruise Control Messages SWITCH This message is displayed when the APPLY BRAKE BEFORE battery voltage is low. See Battery This message is displayed if the CRUISE on page 10 25 for more information. electric parking brake is on while the If this message displays when vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 151: Door Ajar Messages

    5-32 Instruments and Controls Door Ajar Messages TRUNK OPEN COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD COOLANT This message will display when the DRIVER DOOR OPEN trunk is open. Close the trunk This message will display if the This message will display when the completely.
  • Page 152: Engine Oil Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-33 HIGH COOLANT ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE Engine Power Messages TEMPERATURE ENGINE ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays if the coolant This message displays when the This message displays when the temperature is hot. See Engine engine oil temperature is too hot.
  • Page 153: Key And Lock Messages

    5-34 Instruments and Controls TIGHTEN GAS CAP Lamp Messages Ride Control System Messages This message displays when the AFL (Adaptive Forward fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the Lighting) Lamps Need Service Service Rear Axle fuel cap. This message displays when the This message displays when there Key and Lock Messages Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
  • Page 154: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    Instruments and Controls 5-35 drive, however, you do not have the Tire Messages You can receive more than one tire benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce pressure message at a time. To TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD your speed and drive accordingly. read the other messages that may AIR TO TIRE have been sent at the same time,...
  • Page 155: Transmission Messages

    5-36 Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages Window Messages Vehicle Personalization SERVICE TRANSMISSION OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER WINDOW This message displays if there is a The audio system controls are used problem with the transmission. See to access the personalization This message is displayed when the your dealer.
  • Page 156 Instruments and Controls 5-37 3. Press the center of the Climate and Air Quality Air Quality Control MENU / SELECT knob to select This will allow you to select the Select the Climate and Air Quality the Vehicle Settings menu. whether the system will operate at menu and the following will be high or low sensitivity.
  • Page 157: Comfort And Convenience

    5-38 Instruments and Controls Remote Start Cooled Seats Auto Rear Defog Chime Volume When on, this feature will turn the This will allow you to turn the auto This allows the selection of the cooled seats on when using remote rear defog on or off.
  • Page 158 Instruments and Controls 5-39 Park Tilt Mirrors Collision/Detection Systems Lighting When on, both the driver and Select the Collision/Detection Select the Lighting menu and the passenger mirrors will tilt downward Systems menu and the following will following will be displayed: when vehicle is shifted to be displayed: Exit Lighting...
  • Page 159 5-40 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Locator Lights Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out Press the MENU / SELECT knob when Delayed Door Lock is This allows the vehicle locator lights When on, this feature will keep the highlighted. Turn the knob to select to be turned on or off.
  • Page 160 Instruments and Controls 5-41 Remote Lock/Unlock/Start Locking Feedback doors will unlock when the button is pressed a second time. When set to This allows selection of what type of Select Remote Lock/Unlock/Start All Doors, all of the doors will unlock feedback is given when locking the and the following will be displayed: at the first press of the unlock...
  • Page 161: Universal Remote System

    5-42 Instruments and Controls This allows the Remote Recall Remote Left In Vehicle Universal Remote feature to be turned on or off. This allows the Remote Left In System Remote Recall is when the Vehicle reminder feature to be memorized settings will be recalled turned on or off.
  • Page 162: Universal Remote System

    Instruments and Controls 5-43 Universal Remote System Do not use the Universal Home When programming a garage door, Remote with any garage door park outside of the garage. Park Programming opener that does not have the stop directly in line with and facing the and reverse feature.
  • Page 163 5-44 Instruments and Controls If the Universal Home To program up to three devices: Some entry gates and garage Remote indicator light door openers may require 1. Hold the end of your hand-held blinks rapidly for substitution of Step 2 with the transmitter about 3 to 8 cm two seconds, then turns to procedure noted in Gate...
  • Page 164 Instruments and Controls 5-45 6. Immediately return to the Gate Operator and Canadian vehicle. Firmly press and hold Programming for two seconds the Universal If you have questions or need Home Remote button, selected help programming the Universal in Step 2 to control the garage Home Remote System, call door, and then release it.
  • Page 165: Universal Remote System

    5-46 Instruments and Controls If you live in Canada, or you are Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single having difficulty programming a gate Universal Home Remote Operation operator or garage door opener by Button using the Programming the Using Universal Home Remote To reprogram any of the three Universal Home Remote System Press and hold the appropriate...
  • Page 166: Interior Lighting

    Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-5 Exterior Lamp Controls Dome Lamps ....6-6 Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps .
  • Page 167: Exterior Lamps Off

    Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Automatically Headlamp High/ (Headlamps): Turns on the turns the exterior lamps on and off, headlamps together with the Low-Beam Changer depending on outside lighting. following: Headlamp High/Low Beam The current status of the AUTO Sidemarker Lamps Changer: Push the turn signal/lane system is displayed in the Driver change lever away from you and Taillamps...
  • Page 168: Flash-To-Pass

    Lighting Flash-to-Pass The DRL system turns on the Automatic Headlamp low-beam headlamps at a reduced System To flash the high beams, pull the brightness. For vehicles with High turn signal/lane change lever toward Intensity Discharge (HID) When the exterior lamp control is you, and release.
  • Page 169: Adaptive Forward

    Lighting Adaptive Forward Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change Lighting (AFL) Signals Hazard Warning Flasher: Press this button located on the The Adaptive Forward Lighting instrument panel below the climate System (AFL) pivots the headlamps control system, to make the front horizontally to provide greater road and rear turn signal lamps flash on illumination while turning.
  • Page 170: Fog Lamps

    Lighting Raise or lower the lever until the Fog Lamps Interior Lighting arrow starts to flash to signal a lane For vehicles with fog lamps, the change. Hold it there until the lane Instrument Panel button is located on the exterior change is completed.
  • Page 171: Dome Lamps

    Lighting Dome Lamps Lighting Features The interior lamps control located in Entry Lighting the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps. The headlamps, taillamps, license To operate, press the following plate lamps, reverse lamps, dome buttons: lamps, and most of the interior lights turn on briefly, when the Remote (Off): Turns the lamp off.
  • Page 172: Exit Lighting

    Lighting Exit Lighting The exterior lights turn off The battery can be discharged at immediately by turning the exterior idle if the electrical loads are very The headlamps, taillamps, parking lamps control to OFF. high. This is true for all vehicles. lamps, reverse lamps, and license This is because the generator This feature can be changed.
  • Page 173: Battery Power Protection

    Lighting Normally, these actions occur in Battery Power Protection steps or levels, without being The battery saver feature is noticeable. In rare cases at the designed to protect the vehicle's highest levels of corrective action, battery. this action may be noticeable to the driver.
  • Page 174 Infotainment System Infotainment Radio Reception ... . . 7-18 Phone Backglass Antenna ..7-19 Bluetooth (Overview) ..7-44 System Satellite Radio Antenna .
  • Page 175: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Introduction To minimize taking your eyes off the The vehicle has Retained road while driving, do the following Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, Read the following pages to while the vehicle is parked: the audio system can be played become familiar with the audio even after the ignition is turned off.
  • Page 176: Overview (Radio With Cd)

    Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD) A. VOL/ Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. B. FAV Radio: Opens the favorites list. C. Buttons 1 to 6 Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations. D. INFO Radio: Shows available information about the current station.
  • Page 177 Infotainment System E. TUNE SELECT Radio: Manually selects Selects menu items. Radio: Seeks the next radio stations. station. M. CONFIG CD: Selects tracks. CD: Select the next track Opens the settings menu. or fast forwards within a CD/AUX BACK track. Selects the CD player or Menu: Moves one RADIO/BAND...
  • Page 178 Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) A. VOL/ Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. B. FAV Radio: Opens the favorites list. MEM: Opens the favorites list. Buttons 1 to 6 Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations.
  • Page 179 Infotainment System SELECT E. TUNE/ CD Eject Selects menu items. Manually selects radio Removes a disc from the stations and pauses time CD slot. M. Menu Knob shifted content. Opens menus, highlights CD/DVD: Select tracks, menu items, or sets AUX: Records content pauses playback, and numeric values while in from audio CDs, MP3/...
  • Page 180 Infotainment System Turning the System On or Off Menu System Controls Opens the phone VOL/ (Volume/Power): Press to main menu. turn the system on and off. The Menu knob, SELECT button, Mutes the audio system. and the BACK button are used to Automatic Switch Off navigate the menu system.
  • Page 181 Infotainment System Selecting a Menu Option Activating a Setting Turning a Function On or Off 1. Turn the Menu knob to move the 1. Turn the Menu knob to highlight 1. Turn the Menu knob to highlight highlighted bar. the setting. the function.
  • Page 182 Infotainment System Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, Adjusting the Fader and Balance Press the BACK button to delete and Bass the last character in the sequence or press and hold to delete the entire character sequence. Audio Settings The audio settings can be set for each radio band and each audio 1.
  • Page 183 7-10 Infotainment System Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer) DSP (Digital Signal Processing) The DSP settings for the Radio with Settings CD/DVD and MEM are: For vehicles that have an equalizer: For vehicles with DSP, it is used to 2.0 normal Select this setting to provide a choice of different adjust the audio for stereo listening experiences.
  • Page 184 Infotainment System 7-11 System Settings Auto Volume Maximum Startup Volume The auto volume feature The maximum volume played when Configuring the Number of automatically adjusts the radio the Radio with CD is first turned on Favorite Pages volume to compensate for road and can be set.
  • Page 185: And Mem)

    7-12 Infotainment System Radio RDS (Radio Data System) Selecting a Station The radio may have RDS. The RDS Seek Tuning (Radio with CD) AM-FM Radio feature is available for use only on If the radio station is not known: FM stations that broadcast RDS Control Buttons information.
  • Page 186 Infotainment System 7-13 Manual Tuning content. The system stores the RDS received. A station search will be stations sorted by program type in completed and the first station in Turn the TUNE knob to select the the FM category list. the updated list will play.
  • Page 187: Satellite Radio

    7-14 Infotainment System Time Shifting (Radio with Satellite Radio Press and release the CD/DVD and MEM) buttons to jump forward or back Vehicles with an XM Satellite 30 seconds in the time shift buffer. The radio with MEM time shift Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite feature can rewind 20 minutes of When the radio station is changed,...
  • Page 188 Infotainment System 7-15 Control Buttons XM Categories Selecting a Channel Using The buttons used to control the XM XM channels are organized in (Radio with CD) radio are: categories. Press and release RADIO/BAND: Press to turn the Removing or Adding Categories go to the previous or next radio on and choose between AM, channel.
  • Page 189 7-16 Infotainment System To select a channel using the menu: Storing a Channel as a Favorite To resume playback from the current pause point, press the 1. Turn the menu knob and select To store the channel to a position in button again.
  • Page 190 Infotainment System 7-17 Pausing XM with the Vehicle Loading XM: The audio system is No Title Info: The system is Turned Off acquiring and processing audio and working properly. No song title text data, no action is needed. This information is available at this time If XM is paused when the vehicle is message should disappear shortly.
  • Page 191: Radio Reception

    7-18 Infotainment System CAT Not Found: The system is Radio Reception working properly. There are no The range for most AM stations is Frequency interference and static channels available for the selected greater than for FM, especially at can occur during normal radio category.
  • Page 192: Backglass Antenna

    Infotainment System 7-19 Cellular Phone Usage damaged, it could interfere with Do not apply aftermarket radio reception. For proper radio glass tinting with metallic film. Cellular phone usage may cause reception, the antenna connector The metallic film in some tinting interference with the vehicle's radio.
  • Page 193: Audio Players

    7-20 Infotainment System Audio Players mild neutral detergent solution Control Buttons mixed with water, and clean it. Wipe The buttons used to control the CD the disc from the center to the CD Player player are: outer edge. CD / AUX: Press to use the CD The CD player can play audio CDs Care of the CD Player player.
  • Page 194 Infotainment System 7-21 Removing a CD Using the CD Menu: Searching for MP3 Tracks 1. Turn the menu knob. The search feature may take some Press the button. time to display the information after 2. Select Tracks list. The disc is pushed out of the reading the disc due to the amount CD slot.
  • Page 195: Cd/Dvd Player

    7-22 Infotainment System CD/DVD Player mixed with water, and clean it. Wipe Control Buttons the disc from the center to the The buttons used to control the The CD/DVD player can play outer edge. CD/DVD player are: CDs, DVD As, MP3/WMA CDs, Care of the CD/DVD Player MP3/WMA DVDs, and DVD Vs.
  • Page 196 Infotainment System 7-23 Inserting a CD or DVD Selecting CD or DVD A Tracks Playing an MP3 CD or DVD Using the control buttons: With the printed side facing up, Files that are not stored in folders insert a disc into the slot until it is are displayed in the root Press the button to...
  • Page 197 7-24 Infotainment System Searching for MP3s on a CD The number of objects in each Recording an Audio or MP3 or DVD category is shown in parentheses CD to MEM after the category. It is normal for the search feature to See Mass Storage Media (MEM) on take some time to display the To search for tracks:...
  • Page 198: Mass Storage

    Infotainment System 7-25 Selecting a Title Navigating the DVD V Disc Menu To navigate the menu: 1. Turn the menu knob. Use the following actions to 1. Turn the menu knob. navigate the title menu on a 2. Select Title List. 2.
  • Page 199 7-26 Infotainment System Recording From Audio CDs Re-recording a Previously : Press to select tracks or Recorded Disc to fast forward or rewind within a The infotainment system can record track. If the disc or track has already been the current song playing or all songs recorded to MEM, the message The from an audio CD to MEM.
  • Page 200 Infotainment System 7-27 Recording From MP3/WMA Re-recording a Previously Playing From MEM Recorded Disc Discs or USB Storage Devices Playing Back a Previously If the disc or track has already been Recorded CD USB Host Support recorded to MEM, the message The Turn the TUNE knob to select a The USB connector uses the USB Song(s) is Already Recorded...
  • Page 201 7-28 Infotainment System The number of objects in each Configuring MEM Favorites Saving MEM Tracks as category is shown in parentheses Favorites During MEM playback, press the after the category. FAV button to change between Favorites can be saved by pressing To search for tracks: favorite categories.
  • Page 202: Auxiliary Devices

    Infotainment System 7-29 Creating Playlists Adjusting the Volume To create a playlist using tracks Turn the VOL/ knob to adjust the stored in MEM: volume of the infotainment system after the volume level has been set 1. Select Playlist from the MEM on the portable audio device.
  • Page 203 7-30 Infotainment System Connecting and Controlling To search for tracks: On: Repeats the current track. an iPod 1. Turn the menu knob. Off: Playback starts from the beginning of the current track after Not all iPod's can be controlled by 2.
  • Page 204 Infotainment System 7-31 To search for tracks: Connecting and Controlling a Files that do not have any meta data stored in the ID3 tag display as USB Drive 1. Turn the menu knob. Unknown. The infotainment system can only 2. Select Search. Tracks can be searched for by: play back .mp3 and .wma files from 3.
  • Page 205: Cd/Dvd And Mem)

    7-32 Infotainment System Shuffle Functionality Auxiliary Devices 3.5 mm Jack (Radio with CD/DVD Turn the menu knob and set Shuffle Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) cable to Songs (Random) to On or Off. the auxiliary input jack to use a and MEM) portable audio player.
  • Page 206 Infotainment System 7-33 Connecting and Controlling Searching For a Track Connecting and Controlling a an iPod USB Drive Tracks can be searched for by: Not all iPod's can be controlled by Files that are not stored in folders Playlists the infotainment system. are displayed in the root Artists directory (USB).
  • Page 207: Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment

    7-34 Infotainment System Selecting a Track Tracks can be searched by: Rear Seat Using the control buttons: Playlists Infotainment Artists Press to select the Rear Seat Entertainment previous or next track. Albums (RSE) System Turn the TUNE knob to select a Song Titles track in the current sub menu.
  • Page 208 Infotainment System 7-35 Before Driving On some infotainment systems, the Headphones Global Off feature can be turned off The RSE is for rear seat by performing one of the following: passengers only. The driver cannot Press and hold the radio power safely view the video screen while button for more than driving.
  • Page 209 7-36 Infotainment System multi media. The wireless To adjust the volume on the If the foam ear pads attached to the headphones have an On/Off button, headphones, use the volume headphones become worn or channel 1/2 switch, and a volume control.
  • Page 210 Infotainment System 7-37 Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks Changing the Source on the Video How to Change the RSE Video Display Screens Screen Settings If available, the A/V jacks are The image from the auxiliary device The screen display mode, located on the rear of the floor can be switched between the video brightness, and language can be console.
  • Page 211 7-38 Infotainment System Audio Output Video Screens Push the video screen down into its locked position when it is not in use, Audio from the DVD player or The video screens are located in the the screen turns off automatically. auxiliary inputs can be heard back of the driver and front Only the left RSE seatback console...
  • Page 212 Infotainment System 7-39 Video Screen Input Jack Remote Control If a CD, DVD, or MP3 disc is in the Radio DVD slot, the remote control Each video screen is equipped with button can be used to turn on the a video input jack to allow video video screen display and start the cables to be connected from an disc.
  • Page 213 7-40 Infotainment System Remote Control Buttons (Display Menu): Press to adjust (Previous Track/Chapter): the brightness, screen display Press to go to the start of the (Power): Press to turn the mode, and display the current track or chapter. Press again video screens on and off.
  • Page 214 Infotainment System 7-41 The AUX button also controls the (Fast Forward): Press to fast (Camera): Press to change the source display between the left and forward the DVD or CD. To stop fast camera angle on DVDs that have right video screens as described in this feature when the DVD is forwarding a DVD video, press the table below:...
  • Page 215 7-42 Infotainment System Battery Replacement Tips and Troubleshooting Chart To change the remote control Problem Recommended Action batteries: No power. The ignition might not be turned to 1. Slide back the rear cover on the ON/RUN or in ACC/ACCESSORY. remote control. The picture does not fill the screen.
  • Page 216 Infotainment System 7-43 DVD Display Error Messages Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) The DVD display error message Problem Recommended Action depends on which radio the vehicle The auxiliary source is running but Check that the RSE video screen is has. The video screen may display there is no picture or sound.
  • Page 217: Bluetooth (Overview)

    7-44 Infotainment System DVD Distortion Phone Steering Wheel Controls (Push To Talk): Press to Video distortion can occur when Bluetooth (Overview) answer incoming calls, to confirm operating cellular phones, scanners, system information, and to start CB radios, Global Position Systems Vehicles with a Bluetooth system voice recognition.
  • Page 218: Controls)

    Infotainment System 7-45 When to Speak: A tone sounds to See Radio Frequency Statement on The pairing process can be started indicate that the system is ready for page 13 18 for FCC information by using the voice recognition a voice command. Wait for the tone for Federal Communications system or the controls on the and then speak.
  • Page 219 7-46 Infotainment System Pairing a Phone 5. Start the pairing process on the Listing All Paired and Connected cell phone that will be paired to Phones 1. Press the CONFIG button. the vehicle. Reference the cell 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2.
  • Page 220 Infotainment System 7-47 Linking to a Different Phone Making a Call Using Radio with CD Phone Book To link to a different phone, the new To make a call using the Phone phone must be in the vehicle and Book menu: For cell phones that support the available to be connected to the phone book feature, the Bluetooth...
  • Page 221 7-48 Infotainment System Radio with CD/DVD and MEM Making a Call Accepting or Declining a Call When a call is received, the 1. Press the button. Radio with CD infotainment system mutes and a 2. Select Phone Book. 1. Press the button twice.
  • Page 222 Infotainment System 7-49 Switching Between Calls 4. After the call has been placed, Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (Call Waiting Calls Only) turn the menu knob button and (DTMF) Tones choose Merge Calls. To switch between calls: The in vehicle Bluetooth system can 5.
  • Page 223: Recognition)

    7-50 Infotainment System Only one paired cell phone can Bluetooth (Voice Pairing be connected to the Bluetooth Recognition) A Bluetooth cell phone must be system at a time. paired to the Bluetooth system and Using Voice Recognition If multiple paired cell phones are then connected to the vehicle before within range of the system, the it can be used.
  • Page 224 Infotainment System 7-51 4. Start the pairing process on the Listing All Paired and Connected Deleting a Paired Phone cell phone that you want to pair. Phones If the phone name you want to For help with this process, see The system can list all cell phones delete is unknown, see Listing All your cell phone manufacturers...
  • Page 225 7-52 Infotainment System Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command Numbers To connect to a different cell phone, 1. Press . For vehicles with a the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to navigation system, say Hands next available cell phone in the 30 phone numbers as name tags in...
  • Page 226 Infotainment System 7-53 3. Say each digit, one at a time, Using the Delete All Name Tags Making a Call that you want to store. After Command Calls can be made using the each digit is entered, the system This command deletes all stored following commands.
  • Page 227 7-54 Infotainment System Using the Digit Dial Command 3. Say each digit, one at a time, Receiving a Call that you want to dial. After each The digit dial command allows a When an incoming call is received, digit is entered, the system phone number to be dialed by the audio system mutes and a ring repeats back the digit it heard...
  • Page 228 Infotainment System 7-55 Three Way Calling Muting a Call To Transfer Audio From the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone Three way calling must be During a call, all sounds from inside During a call with the audio in the supported on the cell phone and the vehicle can be muted so that the vehicle:...
  • Page 229 7-56 Infotainment System Voice Pass-Thru Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System (DTMF) Tones Voice pass thru allows access to the Unless information is deleted out of voice recognition commands on the the in vehicle Bluetooth system, it The Bluetooth system can send cell phone.
  • Page 230: Climate Control Systems

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems For vehicles with this system, it controls the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System .
  • Page 231 Climate Controls Automatic Operation Manual Operation (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel The system automatically controls (Power): Press to turn the fan outlets and the floor outlets. the fan speed, air delivery, air on or off. conditioning and recirculation in (Tri Level): Air is divided (Fan Control): Press to order to heat or cool the vehicle to...
  • Page 232 Climate Controls Pressing this button cancels Rear Window Defogger For vehicles with heated outside automatic air conditioning and turns rearview mirrors, they turn on when (Rear Window Defogger): off the air conditioner. Press AUTO the rear window defogger button is Press to turn the rear window to return to automatic operation on and helps to clear fog or frost...
  • Page 233: Dual Automatic Climate Control System

    Climate Controls Sensors Dual Automatic Climate Control System The solar sensor located on top of For vehicles with this system, it controls the heating, cooling, and ventilation. the instrument panel near the windshield monitors the solar heat. The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature, fan speed, recirculation, and air delivery mode...
  • Page 234 Climate Controls Automatic Operation (Driver and Passenger (Air Delivery Mode Temperature Control): The Control): Press to change the The system automatically controls temperature can be adjusted direction of the airflow. The current the fan speed, air delivery, air separately for the driver and the mode appears in the display screen.
  • Page 235 Climate Controls > Auto Defog: The climate control (Defrost): Clears the (Recirculation/Auto system may have a sensor to windshield of fog or frost more Recirculation): Press to change to automatically detect high humidity quickly. Air is directed to the automatic control of air recirculation inside the vehicle.
  • Page 236 Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger For vehicles with heated outside Remote Start Climate Control rearview mirrors, they turn on when Operation: For vehicles with the (Rear Window Defogger): the rear window defogger button is remote vehicle start feature, the Press to turn the rear window on and helps to clear fog or frost climate control system may run defogger on or off.
  • Page 237: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Air Vents Maintenance The passenger compartment air filter can be accessed by removing Use the louvers located on the air the entire glove box. Air Intake vents to change the direction of the 1. Open the passenger side door. airflow.
  • Page 238 Climate Controls 6. Remove the old air filter. 7. Install the new air filter. 8. Reinstall the air filter door. Re install the glove box. See your dealer if additional assistance is needed.
  • Page 239 8-10 Climate Controls NOTES...
  • Page 240 Driving and Operating Driving and Starting and Operating Brakes New Vehicle Break-In ..9-17 Antilock Brake Operating Ignition Positions (Key System (ABS) ....9-32 Access) .
  • Page 241: Driving Information

    Driving and Operating Fuel Driving Information WARNING Fuel ......9-50 Recommended Fuel ..9-50 Defensive Driving Assume that other road users Gasoline Specifications .
  • Page 242: Drunk Driving

    Driving and Operating Drunk Driving Police records show that almost that when anyone who has been 40 percent of all motor drinking driver or passenger vehicle-related deaths involve in a crash, that person's chance of WARNING alcohol. In most cases, these being killed or permanently disabled deaths are the result of someone is higher than if the person had not...
  • Page 243: Braking

    Driving and Operating Braking And, of course, actual stopping If the engine ever stops while the distances vary greatly with the vehicle is being driven, brake See Brake System Warning Light surface of the road, whether it is normally but do not pump the on page 5 17.
  • Page 244: Steering

    Driving and Operating Steering If the vehicle seems harder to steer Steering in Emergencies than normal when parking or driving There are times when steering can Power Steering slowly, there may be a problem with be more effective than braking. For the system.
  • Page 245: Off-Road Recovery

    Driving and Operating It is better to remove as much The fact that such emergency is nothing in the way, steer so that speed as possible from a collision. situations are always possible is a the vehicle straddles the edge of the Then steer around the problem, to good reason to practice defensive pavement.
  • Page 246 Driving and Operating Skidding If the vehicle starts to slide, ease vehicle speed by shifting to a lower your foot off the accelerator pedal gear. Any sudden changes could In a skid, a driver can lose control of and quickly steer the way you want cause the tires to slide.
  • Page 247: Driving On Wet Roads

    Driving and Operating Keep windshield wiping Driving on Wet Roads WARNING (Continued) equipment in good shape. Rain and wet roads can reduce Keep the windshield washer fluid happens, you and other vehicle vehicle traction and affect your reservoir filled. occupants could drown. Do not ability to stop and accelerate.
  • Page 248: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Driving and Operating Pay attention to special road Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING signs (falling rocks area, winding Driving on steep hills or through roads, long grades, passing or Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) mountains is different than driving no-passing zones) and take or with the ignition off is on flat or rolling terrain.
  • Page 249 9-10 Driving and Operating Try not to break the fragile traction. Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) If you accelerate too fast, the drive Being stuck in snow can be in a wheels will spin and polish the serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: surface under the tires even more.
  • Page 250: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating 9-11 To save fuel, run the engine for only If the Vehicle is Stuck WARNING (Continued) short periods as needed to warm Slowly and cautiously spin the the vehicle and then shut the engine For more information about wheels to free the vehicle when off and close the window most of carbon monoxide, see Engine...
  • Page 251: Vehicle Load Limits

    9-12 Driving and Operating Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits WARNING it Out It is very important to know how Do not load the vehicle any Turn the steering wheel left and much weight the vehicle can right to clear the area around the heavier than the Gross carry.
  • Page 252 Driving and Operating 9-13 Tire and Loading Information positions (A), and the maximum Steps for Determining Correct Label vehicle capacity weight (B) in Load Limit kilograms and pounds. Locate the statement The The Tire and Loading combined weight of Information label also shows occupants and cargo should the tire size of the original never exceed XXX kg or...
  • Page 253 9-14 Driving and Operating The resulting figure equals If your vehicle will be towing the available amount of cargo a trailer, the load from your and luggage load capacity. trailer will be transferred to For example, if the XXX your vehicle. Consult this amount equals 1400 lbs and manual to determine how this there will be five 150 lb...
  • Page 254 Driving and Operating 9-15 Refer to the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for...
  • Page 255 9-16 Driving and Operating Certification Label vehicle, or the Gross Axle If you put things inside the Weight Rating (GAWR) for vehicle like suitcases, either the front or rear axle. tools, packages, or anything else they will go as fast as the And, if there is a heavy load, it vehicle goes.
  • Page 256: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating 9-17 Starting and can be used. Vehicle speeds WARNING (Continued) above 110 km/h (68 mph) Operating should be limited to Never stack heavier five minutes per use. things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In Avoid making hard stops for inside the vehicle so that the first 322 km (200 miles) or Notice: The vehicle does not...
  • Page 257: Ignition Positions

    9-18 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions To shift out of P (Park), turn the In an emergency: ignition to ON/RUN and apply the (Key Access) 1. Brake using a firm and steady brake pedal. pressure. Do not pump the A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ brakes repeatedly.
  • Page 258 Driving and Operating 9-19 ACC/ACCESSORY. If this does not D (START) : This position starts Pressing the button cycles it through work, then the vehicle needs the engine. When the engine starts, three modes, ACC/ACCESSORY, service. release the key. The ignition switch ON/RUN/START and STOPPING will return to ON/RUN for normal THE ENGINE/OFF.
  • Page 259 9-20 Driving and Operating Stopping the Engine/OFF In an emergency: ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber LED (No LED Lights): When the vehicle Light): This mode allows you to 1. Brake using a firm and steady is stopped, press the engine use some electrical accessories pressure.
  • Page 260: Retained Accessory

    Driving and Operating 9-21 Retained Accessory Starting the Engine Starting Procedure (Key Access) Power (RAP) 1. With your foot off the accelerator Move the shift lever to P (Park) or pedal, turn the ignition key to N (Neutral). The engine will not start These vehicle accessories can be START.
  • Page 261 9-22 Driving and Operating motor damage. To prevent gear 2. If the engine does not start after Starting Procedure (Keyless damage, this system also 5 10 seconds, especially in very Access) prevents cranking if the engine cold weather (below 18°C or 1.
  • Page 262 Driving and Operating 9-23 If the battery in the keyless To prevent gear damage, this Wait at least 15 seconds access transmitter needs system also prevents cranking if between each try, to allow the replacing, the DIC displays the engine is already running. cranking motor to cool down.
  • Page 263: Engine Heater

    9-24 Driving and Operating Engine Heater The engine coolant heater, if available, can help in cold weather conditions at or below 18°C (0°F) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plug in the coolant heater at least four hours before starting the vehicle.
  • Page 264: Shifting Into Park

    Driving and Operating 9-25 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded Shifting Into Park Leaving the Vehicle With the 110-volt AC outlet. Engine Running WARNING WARNING WARNING It can be dangerous to get out of Plugging the cord into an It can be dangerous to leave the the vehicle if the shift lever is not ungrounded outlet could cause an...
  • Page 265: Shifting Out Of Park

    9-26 Driving and Operating from P (Park) without first pulling it Shifting Out of Park If the console shift lever cannot be toward you. If you can, it means that moved out of P (Park): Automatic Transmission the shift lever was not fully locked 1.
  • Page 266: Parking Over Things

    Driving and Operating 9-27 Parking Over Things Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) That Burn There are holes or openings WARNING in the vehicle body from WARNING damage or after-market Engine exhaust contains Carbon modifications that are not Monoxide (CO) which cannot be Things that can burn could touch completely sealed.
  • Page 267: Running The Vehicle While

    9-28 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic WARNING While Parked Transmission It can be dangerous to get out of It is better not to park with the The automatic transmission has a the vehicle if the automatic engine running. But if you ever have shift lever located on the console transmission shift lever is not fully to, here are some things to know.
  • Page 268 Driving and Operating 9-29 fully applied first and then the shift N (Neutral): In this position, the WARNING lever button pressed before shifting engine does not connect with the from P (Park) when the ignition key wheels. To restart the engine when It is dangerous to get out of the is in ON/RUN.
  • Page 269: Manual Mode

    9-30 Driving and Operating D (Drive): This position is for Manual Mode: This position is With Selective Ride Control normal driving. It provides the best shown on the shifter as a +/ . 1. Move the shift lever to the left fuel economy.
  • Page 270 Driving and Operating 9-31 2. In Manual Mode, press the shift The transmission will only allow you lever forward to upshift or to shift into gears appropriate for the rearward to downshift. vehicle speed and engine Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). The Without Selective Ride Control transmission will not automatically 1.
  • Page 271: Drive Systems

    9-32 Driving and Operating Drive Systems Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels Vehicles with this feature always are slowing down.
  • Page 272: Parking Brake

    Driving and Operating 9-33 Remember: ABS does not change Parking Brake The system has a Park Brake the time needed to get a foot up to Status light and a Park Brake the brake pedal or always decrease Warning light. See Electric Parking stopping distance.
  • Page 273 9-34 Driving and Operating apply is reached. If the light does If the park brake status light flashes EPB Release not come on, or remains flashing, continuously, the EPB is only To release the EPB, place the you need to have the vehicle partially applied or released, ignition in the ON/RUN position, serviced.
  • Page 274: Brake Assist

    Driving and Operating 9-35 Notice: Driving with the parking Brake Assist Ride Control Systems brake on can overheat the brake This vehicle has a brake assist system and cause premature Traction Control feature designed to assist the driver wear or damage to brake system in stopping or decreasing vehicle System (TCS) parts.
  • Page 275 9-36 Driving and Operating Notice: Do not repeatedly brake Driving on page 9 9 for or accelerate heavily when TCS is information on using TCS when off. The vehicle's driveline could driving in snowy or icy conditions. be damaged. The TCS/StabiliTrak warning light flashes to indicate that the traction control system is active.
  • Page 276: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

    Driving and Operating 9-37 Electronic Stability StabiliTrak comes on automatically whenever the vehicle is started. To Control (ESC) assist with directional control of the vehicle, the system should always The vehicle has a vehicle stability be left on. enhancement system called StabiliTrak.
  • Page 277: Selective Ride Control

    9-38 Driving and Operating If cruise control is being used when Selective Ride Control TOUR: Use for normal city and StabiliTrak activates, the cruise highway driving. This setting The vehicle may have a ride control control automatically disengages. provides a smooth, soft ride. system called Selective Ride Press the cruise control button to SPORT: Use where road conditions...
  • Page 278: Cruise Control

    Driving and Operating 9-39 Cruise Control WARNING With cruise control, the vehicle can Cruise control can be dangerous maintain a speed of about 40 km/h where you cannot drive safely at (25 mph) or more without keeping a steady speed. So, do not use your foot on the accelerator.
  • Page 279 9-40 Driving and Operating RES/+ (Resume/Accelerate): 3. Move the thumbwheel down Increasing Speed While Using Move the thumbwheel up to make toward SET/ and release it. Cruise Control the vehicle resume to a previously The desired set speed briefly If the cruise control system is set speed or to accelerate.
  • Page 280 Driving and Operating 9-41 Reducing Speed While Using Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control Cruise Control Using Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise If the cruise control system is Use the accelerator pedal to control: already activated: increase the vehicle's speed.
  • Page 281: Object Detection Systems

    9-42 Driving and Operating Object Detection How the System Works WARNING URPA comes on automatically when Systems the shift lever is moved into The Ultrasonic Rear Parking R (Reverse). A single tone sounds Assist (URPA) system does not Ultrasonic Parking Assist to indicate the system is working.
  • Page 282 Driving and Operating 9-43 An object was hanging out of the PARK ASSIST OFF displays on the When the System Does Not trunk during the last drive cycle. Driver Information Center (DIC) to Seem to Work Properly Once the object is removed, indicate that URPA is off.
  • Page 283: Side Blind Zone Alert (Sbza)

    9-44 Driving and Operating Side Blind Zone When the system detects a vehicle How the System Works in the side blind zone, amber SBZA Alert (SBZA) displays will light up in the side mirrors. This indicates that it may be The vehicle may have a Side Blind unsafe to change lanes.
  • Page 284 Driving and Operating 9-45 SBZA displays do not come on If the SBZA displays do not light up When SBZA is disabled for any while the vehicle is approaching or when the system is on and vehicles reason other than the driver turning passing other vehicles.
  • Page 285: Rear Vision Camera (Rvc)

    9-46 Driving and Operating This message may also activate Rear Vision WARNING (Continued) during heavy rain or due to road Camera (RVC) spray. The vehicle does not need speed backing maneuvers or service. For cleaning, see Exterior This vehicle may have an RVC where there could be cross-traffic.
  • Page 286 Driving and Operating 9-47 To cancel the delay, do one of Symbols the following: The navigation system may have a Pressing a hard key on the feature that lets the driver view symbols on the navigation screen navigation system. while using the RVC. The Ultrasonic Shifting in to P (Park).
  • Page 287 9-48 Driving and Operating To turn the symbols on or off: Guidelines Rear Vision Camera Error Messages 1. Shift into P (Park). The RVC system has a guideline Service Rear Vision Camera overlay that can help the driver align 2. Press the CONFIG button to the vehicle when backing into a System: This message can display enter the configure menu...
  • Page 288 Driving and Operating 9-49 Rear Vision Camera Location When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The RVC system may not work properly or display a clear image if: The RVC is turned off. See Turning the Rear Camera System On or Off earlier in this section.
  • Page 289: Fuel

    9-50 Driving and Operating Fuel The VIN is at the top left of the instrument panel. See Vehicle Use of the recommended fuel is an Identification Number (VIN) on important part of the proper page 12 1. maintenance of this vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain Recommended Fuel optimum vehicle performance, we...
  • Page 290: Gasoline Specifications

    Driving and Operating 9-51 If the vehicle has the 3.6L V6 engine Gasoline Specifications California Fuel (VIN Code D), use premium Requirements At a minimum, gasoline should unleaded gasoline with a posted meet ASTM specification octane rating of 91 or higher. You If the vehicle is certified to meet D 4814 in the United States or can also use regular unleaded...
  • Page 291: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    9-52 Driving and Operating Fuels in Foreign Fuel Additives For customers who do not use TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, Countries To provide cleaner air, all gasolines one bottle of GM Fuel System in the United States are now Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel If you plan on driving in another required to contain additives that tank at every engine oil change,...
  • Page 292: Filling The Tank

    Driving and Operating 9-53 Notice: This vehicle was not Filling the Tank designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel WARNING containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in the fuel Fuel vapor burns violently and a system and also damage plastic fuel fire can cause bad injuries.
  • Page 293: Filling A Portable Fuel

    9-54 Driving and Operating While refueling, hang the tethered Filling a Portable Fuel WARNING fuel cap from the hook on the fuel Container door. Reinstall the cap by turning it If a fire starts while you are clockwise until it clicks. refueling, do not remove the WARNING nozzle.
  • Page 294: Towing General Towing

    Driving and Operating 9-55 Towing For information on towing a disabled WARNING (Continued) vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on page 10 88. For information on General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact towing the vehicle behind another Information with the inside of the fill vehicle such as a motorhome, see Recreational Vehicle Towing on opening before operating the...
  • Page 295 9-56 Driving and Operating Driving Characteristics The vehicle can tow a trailer when Pulling A Trailer equipped with the proper trailer and Towing Tips Here are some important points: towing equipment. For trailering capacity, see Trailer Towing on There are many laws, including WARNING speed limit restrictions that apply page 9 60.
  • Page 296 Driving and Operating 9-57 The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). and mirror adjustments. If the trailer Following Distance Use a lower gear if the has electric brakes, start the vehicle Stay at least twice as far behind the transmission shifts too often. and trailer moving and then apply vehicle ahead as you would when the trailer brake controller by hand...
  • Page 297 9-58 Driving and Operating Backing Up When turning with a trailer, make Driving On Grades wider turns than normal so the Hold the bottom of the steering Reduce speed and shift to a lower trailer will not strike soft shoulders, wheel with one hand.
  • Page 298 Driving and Operating 9-59 Parking on Hills 3. When the wheel chocks are in Maintenance When Trailer place, release the brake pedal Towing until the chocks absorb the load. WARNING The vehicle needs service more 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then often when pulling a trailer.
  • Page 299: Trailer Towing

    9-60 Driving and Operating Trailer Towing See Weight of the Trailer Tongue If there are a lot of options, later in this section for more equipment, passengers or cargo in Before pulling a trailer, there are information. the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue three important considerations that weight the vehicle can carry, which Maximum trailer weight is calculated...
  • Page 300: Towing Equipment

    Driving and Operating 9-61 After loading the trailer, weigh the Towing Equipment Safety Chains trailer and then the tongue, Always attach chains between the Hitches separately, to see if the weights are vehicle and the trailer. Cross the proper. If they are not, adjustments Use the correct hitch equipment.
  • Page 301: Conversions And Add-Ons Add-On Electrical

    9-62 Driving and Operating Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle 12 volt battery, even if the Add-Ons vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Add-On Electrical Before attempting to add anything Equipment electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Notice: Do not add anything Vehicle on page 3 39 and Adding...
  • Page 302 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..10-13 Bulb Replacement Cooling System ... . 10-15 Bulb Replacement ..10-32 Engine Coolant .
  • Page 303 10-2 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Wheel Replacement ..10-66 General Information Tire Chains ....10-68 Tires ......10-46 For service and parts needs, If a Tire Goes Flat .
  • Page 304: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition California Perchlorate Accessories and 65 Warning Materials Requirements Modifications Most motor vehicles, including this Certain types of automotive Adding non dealer accessories one, contain and/or emit chemicals applications, such as airbag to the vehicle can affect vehicle known to the State of California to initiators, seat belt pretensioners, performance and safety, including...
  • Page 305: Vehicle Checks

    10-4 Vehicle Care GM Accessories are designed to Vehicle Checks WARNING (Continued) complement and function with other systems on the vehicle. Your GM Doing Your Own Be sure to use the proper dealer can accessorize the vehicle Service Work using genuine GM Accessories. nuts, bolts, and other When you go to your GM dealer fasteners.
  • Page 306: Hood

    Vehicle Care 10-5 This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood Before attempting to do your own To open the hood, do the following: service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3 39. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed.
  • Page 307 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.4 L L4 Engine...
  • Page 308 Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on G. Power Steering Reservoir and page 10 13. Cap. See Power Steering Fluid on page 10 21. B. Engine Cover. H. Engine Coolant Reservoir and C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Pressure Cap.
  • Page 309 10-8 Vehicle Care 3.6 L V6 Engine...
  • Page 310: Engine Oil

    Vehicle Care 10-9 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on K. Windshield Washer Fluid Checking Engine Oil page 10 13. Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on It is a good idea to check the engine page 10 22. B. Power Steering Reservoir and oil level at each fuel fill.
  • Page 311 10-10 Vehicle Care When to Add Engine Oil area that shows the proper This certification mark indicates that operating range, the engine could the oil has been approved to the be damaged. You should drain dexos specification. out the excess oil or limit your driving of the vehicle and seek a service professional to remove the excess amount of oil.
  • Page 312 Vehicle Care 10-11 Use of Substitute Engine Oils if be used. An oil of this viscosity dexos is unavailable: In the event grade will provide easier cold that dexos approved engine oil is starting for the engine at extremely not available at an oil change or for low temperatures.
  • Page 313: Engine Oil Life System

    10-12 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Additives/Engine Used oil can be a threat to the necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE environment. If you change your OIL SOON message comes on. See Oil Flushes own oil, be sure to drain all the oil Engine Oil Messages on page 5 33.
  • Page 314: Automatic Transmission

    Vehicle Care 10-13 How to Reset the Engine Oil If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL dealer for additional information or message comes back on when the the procedure can be found in the Life System vehicle is started, the engine oil life service manual.
  • Page 315 10-14 Vehicle Care When to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace the engine air 2. Lift the filter cover housing away cleaner/filter do the following: from the engine. Cleaner/Filter 3. Pull out the filter. 2.4 L L4 Engine Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals 4.
  • Page 316: Cooling System

    Vehicle Care 10-15 3.6 L V6 Engine 5. Lower the filter cover housing Cooling System toward the engine. The cooling system allows the 6. Install the screws to the top of engine to maintain the correct the housing to lock the cover in working temperature.
  • Page 317: Engine Coolant

    10-16 Vehicle Care 3.6 L V6 Engine Notice: Using coolant other WARNING ® than DEX-COOL can cause premature engine, heater core, An electric engine cooling fan or radiator corrosion. In addition, under the hood can start up even the engine coolant could require when the engine is not running changing sooner, at 50 000 km and can cause injury.
  • Page 318 Vehicle Care 10-17 What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Checking Coolant drinkable water and DEX-COOL The vehicle must be on a level coolant. If using this mixture, WARNING surface when checking the coolant nothing else needs to be added. level.
  • Page 319 10-18 Vehicle Care If no coolant is visible in the coolant WARNING surge tank, add coolant as follows: How to Add Coolant to the An electric engine cooling fan Coolant Surge Tank under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury.
  • Page 320: Engine Overheating

    Vehicle Care 10-19 reaches the mark pointed to on You may decide not to lift the hood the front of the coolant when this warning appears, but surge tank. instead get service help right away. See Roadside Assistance Program 5. Replace the cap. Be sure the (U.S.
  • Page 321: Overheated Engine Protection

    10-20 Vehicle Care If No Steam is Coming from 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine Overheated Engine idle in N (Neutral) while stopped. the Engine Compartment Protection If it is safe to do so, pull off the If an engine overheat warning is Operating Mode road, shift to P (Park) or displayed but no steam can be seen...
  • Page 322: Power Steering Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-21 Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Check the level after the vehicle has been driven for at least twenty minutes so the fluid is warm. To check the power steering fluid: 1. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF See Engine Compartment Overview and let the engine compartment on page 10 6 for information on the...
  • Page 323: Washer Fluid

    10-22 Vehicle Care Do not mix water with Washer Fluid Adding Washer Fluid ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution What to Use to freeze and damage the When windshield washer fluid washer fluid tank and other is needed, be sure to read the parts of the washer system.
  • Page 324: Brakes

    Vehicle Care 10-23 Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, brake pads have built-in wear applied.
  • Page 325: Brake Fluid

    10-24 Vehicle Care Brake Fluid There are only two reasons why the WARNING brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it The brake fluid level goes down can spill on the engine and burn, because of normal brake lining if the engine is hot enough.
  • Page 326: Battery

    Vehicle Care 10-25 What to Add Notice: Battery Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid Using the wrong fluid can Refer to the replacement number on from a sealed container. See badly damage brake the original battery label when a Recommended Fluids and hydraulic system parts.
  • Page 327: Function Check

    10-26 Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control WARNING WARNING Function Check Batteries have acid that can burn When you are doing this WARNING you and gas that can explode. inspection, the vehicle could You can be badly hurt if you are move suddenly.
  • Page 328: Ignition Transmission Lock

    Vehicle Care 10-27 3. With the engine off, turn Park Brake and P (Park) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the the ignition to ON/RUN, but do vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Mechanism Check not start the engine. Without your foot on the regular brake, set applying the regular brake, try the parking brake.
  • Page 329: Wiper Blade Replacement

    10-28 Vehicle Care Wiper Blade Replacement 4. Remove the wiper blade. Allowing the wiper blade arm to Windshield wiper blades should be touch the windshield when no inspected for wear and cracking. wiper blade is installed could See Scheduled Maintenance on damage the windshield.
  • Page 330: Headlamp Aiming

    Vehicle Care 10-29 The vehicle should be placed so Headlamp Aiming To adjust the vertical aim, do the it is perpendicular to the wall or following: other flat surface. The headlamp aiming system has 1. Open the hood. See Hood on been preset at the factory.
  • Page 331 10-30 Vehicle Care Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cause damage to the headlamp. 6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being adjusted.
  • Page 332 Vehicle Care 10-31 9. Make sure that the light from Base Up-Level the headlamp is positioned 7. Locate the vertical headlamp at the bottom edge of the aiming screws, which are under horizontal tape line. The lamp the hood near each headlamp on the left (A) shows the correct assembly.
  • Page 333: Bulb Replacement

    10-32 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge Headlamps, Front Turn (HID) Lighting Signal and Parking For the proper type of replacement Lamps bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on WARNING page 10 36. Base Headlamp Assembly For any bulb changing procedure The low beam high intensity The base model vehicle has a not listed in this section, contact...
  • Page 334 Vehicle Care 10-33 To replace one of these bulbs: 2. If replacing a headlamp bulb, 6. Install the bulb socket by turning remove the dust cover from clockwise a quarter turn. 1. Open the hood. See Hood on the back of the headlamp page 10 5.
  • Page 335: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, And Back-Up

    10-34 Vehicle Care To replace one of these bulbs: 2. Turn the bulb socket Taillamps, Turn Signal, counterclockwise to remove it Stoplamps, and Back-Up 1. Open the hood. See Hood on from the headlamp assembly. page 10 5. Lamps 3. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
  • Page 336: License Plate Lamp

    Vehicle Care 10-35 To replace one of these lamps: 5. Turn the bulb socket License Plate Lamp counterclockwise to remove it. 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on The license plate lamps for this page 2 12. 6. Pull the old bulb straight out of vehicle are on the trunk lid.
  • Page 337: Replacement Bulbs

    10-36 Vehicle Care 5. Push the replacement bulb Replacement Bulbs straight into the bulb socket and Bulb turn the bulb socket clockwise to Exterior Lamp Number install into lamp assembly. Back-Up Lamp W16WLL 6. Move the lamp assembly into the trunk lid engaging the clip Daytime Running 3157K LCP side first.
  • Page 338: Electrical System Electrical System

    Vehicle Care 10-37 Electrical System Fuses and circuit breakers protect Windshield Wipers the following in the vehicle: If the wiper motor overheats due to Electrical System Headlamp Wiring heavy snow or ice, the windshield wipers will stop until the motor cools Overload Windshield Wiper Motor and will then restart.
  • Page 339: Fuses And Circuit

    10-38 Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Fuses of the same amperage can Engine Compartment be temporarily borrowed from Breakers Fuse Block another fuse location, if a fuse goes out. Replace the fuse as soon as The wiring circuits in the vehicle are possible.
  • Page 340 Vehicle Care 10-39 J-Case Usage Fuses Antilock Brake System Pump Electric Park Brake Rear Window Defogger Brake Vacuum Pump Cooling Fan K2 Cooling Fan K1 Mini Fuses Usage Engine Compartment Fuse Block Transmission Control Module The vehicle may not be equipped J-Case Usage Engine Control...
  • Page 341 10-40 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Heated Seat Left High Intensity Engine Control Module Discharge Antilock Brake Headlamp Post Catalytic System Valves Converter Oxygen Horn Amplifier Sensor Heater Cluster Ignition AFL Ignition Trans Ignition / Fuel Inside Rearview Right High Beam System Control...
  • Page 342: Instrument Panel Fuse

    Vehicle Care 10-41 Instrument Panel Fuse Mini Fuses Usage Mini Relays Usage Block Heated Mirror Engine Control Module Canister Vent Cooling Fan AFL Battery Cooling Fan Theft Deterrent Horn Run / Crank Fuel System Control Module Rear Window Defogger Regulated Voltage Control Sensor Micro Usage...
  • Page 343 10-42 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Steering Wheel Controls Backlight Body Control Module 7 Body Control Module 5 Radio ® OnStar Universal Hands Free Phone Pull the door toward you to release it from the hinge. Power Outlet 1 Power Outlet 2 Body Control Module 1 Body Control...
  • Page 344 Vehicle Care 10-43 Rear Compartment Fuse Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Block Driver Seat Body Control Module 3 Diagnostic Link Connector Body Control Module 2 Airbag Rear Heater Trunk Ventilation Air Heater Ventilation Conditioning/Blower Air Conditioning AC/DC Inverter Controller ® Radio, OnStar Relays Usage Universal Hands...
  • Page 345 10-44 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Not Used PEPS Not Used Rear Sunshade, Ventilated Seats Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used The vehicle may not be equipped Not Used Mini Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Not Used Not Used features shown.
  • Page 346 Vehicle Care 10-45 Mini Fuses Usage J Case Usage Relays Usage Fuses Not Used Not Used Not Used Electronic Seat Ventilation, Suspension Control Not Used Sunshade Rear Seat Not Used Heated Steering Infotainment Wheel Not Used All Wheel Drive Not Used Not Used Not Used J Case...
  • Page 347: Tires

    10-46 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Under inflated tires pose the Replace any tires that have same danger as overloaded been damaged by impacts Your new vehicle comes with tires. The resulting crash with potholes, curbs, etc. high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury.
  • Page 348: Winter Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-47 Winter Tires If you choose to use winter tires: Use tires of the same brand and If you expect to drive on snow or ice tread type on all four wheel covered roads often, you may want positions.
  • Page 349 10-48 Vehicle Care (B) TPC Spec (Tire The TIN shows the Performance Criteria manufacturer and plant code, Specification) Original tire size, and date the tire was equipment tires designed to manufactured. The TIN is GM's specific tire performance molded onto both sides of the criteria have a TPC specification tire, although only one side may code molded onto the sidewall.
  • Page 350: Tire Designations

    Vehicle Care 10-49 regular road tire has lost air (E) Tire Inflation Tire Designations and gone flat. If your vehicle temporary use tire or compact Tire Size has a compact spare tire, spare tire should be inflated to see Compact Spare Tire on 420 kPa (60 psi).
  • Page 351: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    10-50 Vehicle Care (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit is certified to carry. The speed Belt A rubber coated layer of number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a cords that is located between height to width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load.
  • Page 352 Vehicle Care 10-51 maximum capacity of fuel, oil, GAWR RR Gross Axle Maximum Load Rating and coolant, but without Weight Rating for the rear axle. The load rating for a tire at the passengers and cargo. See Vehicle Load Limits on maximum permissible inflation page 9 12.
  • Page 353 10-52 Vehicle Care model name molding that is Sidewall The portion of a tire tire's traction, temperature, higher or deeper than the same between the tread and the bead. and treadwear. Ratings moldings on the other sidewall are determined by tire Speed Rating of the tire.
  • Page 354: Tire Pressure

    Vehicle Care 10-53 recommended inflation pressure. If your tires have too much air For additional information See Tire and Loading (over inflation), you can get regarding how much weight Information Label under Vehicle the following: your vehicle can carry, and an Load Limits on page 9 12.
  • Page 355: System

    10-54 Vehicle Care How to Check If you overfill the tire, release air pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size by pushing on the metal stem Use a good quality pocket-type indicated on the vehicle placard or in the center of the tire valve.
  • Page 356: Operation

    Vehicle Care 10-55 Please note that the TPMS is not malfunctions may occur for a variety Tire Pressure Monitor a substitute for proper tire of reasons, including the installation Operation maintenance, and it is the driver's of replacement or alternate tires or responsibility to maintain correct tire wheels on the vehicle that prevent This vehicle may have a Tire...
  • Page 357 10-56 Vehicle Care inflate the tires to the recommended A Tire and Loading Information Notice: Tire sealant materials are pressure shown on the tire loading label, attached to your vehicle, not all the same. A non-approved information label. See Vehicle Load shows the size of your vehicle's tire sealant could damage the Tire Limits on page 9 12.
  • Page 358 Vehicle Care 10-57 The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or TPMS Malfunction Light and process was started but not being near facilities using radio Message completed or not completed wave frequencies similar to the The TPMS will not function properly successfully after rotating the TPMS could cause the TPMS if one or more of the TPMS sensors...
  • Page 359 10-58 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensors can also be The TPMS sensor matching process 7. Start with the driver side matched to each tire/wheel position is outlined below: front tire. by increasing or decreasing the 1. Set the parking brake. 8.
  • Page 360: Tire Inspection

    Vehicle Care 10-59 The tire has a bump, bulge, 11. Proceed to the driver side rear Tire Inspection or split. tire, and repeat the procedure We recommend that you in Step 8. The horn sounds two The tire has a puncture, cut, regularly inspect your vehicle's times to indicate the sensor or other damage that cannot...
  • Page 361 10-60 Vehicle Care Any time you notice unusual After the tires have been WARNING (Continued) wear, rotate the tires as soon as rotated, adjust the front and rear possible and check wheel inflation pressures as shown on changing a wheel, remove any alignment.
  • Page 362: When It Is Time For New

    Vehicle Care 10-61 When It Is Time for Inspection on page 10 59 and Tire Vehicle Storage Rotation on page 10 59 for New Tires Tires age when stored normally additional information. mounted on a parked vehicle. Park Various factors, such as The rubber in tires ages over time.
  • Page 363: Tires

    10-62 Vehicle Care Buying New Tires GM's exclusive TPC Spec GM recommends replacing tires system considers over a dozen in sets of four. This is because GM has developed and matched critical specifications that impact uniform tread depth on all tires specific tires for your vehicle.
  • Page 364 Vehicle Care 10-63 Vehicles that have a tire WARNING WARNING pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate Mixing tires could cause you If you use bias-ply tires on the low pressure warning if non TPC to lose control while driving. vehicle, the wheel rim flanges Spec rated tires are installed If you mix tires of different...
  • Page 365: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    10-64 Vehicle Care Different Size Tires and Uniform Tire Quality WARNING Wheels Grading If you add different sized If you add wheels or tires that are a Quality grades can be found wheels, your vehicle may not different size than your original where applicable on the tire provide an acceptable level of equipment wheels and tires, this...
  • Page 366 Vehicle Care 10-65 Grading (UTQG) system Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C does not apply to deep tread, The treadwear grade is a The traction grades, from winter-type snow tires, comparative rating based on the highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, space-saver, or temporary use wear rate of the tire when tested and C.
  • Page 367: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    10-66 Vehicle Care Temperature A, B, C tire that is properly inflated and Wheel Replacement not overloaded. Excessive The temperature grades are Replace any wheel that is bent, speed, underinflation, A (the highest), B, and C, cracked, or badly rusted or or excessive loading, either representing the tire's resistance corroded.
  • Page 368 Vehicle Care 10-67 If you need to replace any of the Used Replacement Wheels WARNING (Continued) wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System WARNING you or others could be injured. (TPMS) sensors, replace them only with new GM original equipment Always use the correct wheel, Putting a used wheel on the parts.
  • Page 369: Tire Chains

    10-68 Vehicle Care Tire Chains steering wheel firmly. Steer to WARNING (Continued) maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop, well off the WARNING To help avoid damage to the road, if possible. vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or Do not use tire chains.
  • Page 370 Vehicle Care 10-69 If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place, well off the road, 3. Turn off the engine and do Never attempt to re-inflate a tire if possible.
  • Page 371: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    10-70 Vehicle Care This vehicle may come with a jack Tire Sealant and and spare tire or a tire sealant and Compressor Kit compressor kit. To use the jacking equipment to change a spare tire WARNING safely, follow the instructions below. Then see Tire Changing on Idling a vehicle in an enclosed page 10 78.
  • Page 372 Vehicle Care 10-71 If this vehicle has a tire sealant and The kit includes: WARNING compressor kit, there may not be a spare tire, tire changing equipment, Over-inflating a tire could cause and on some vehicles there may not the tire to rupture and you or be a place to store a tire.
  • Page 373 10-72 Vehicle Care Tire Sealant Using the Tire Sealant and If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly Compressor Kit to Temporarily Read and follow the safe handling to a level place. Turn on the hazard Seal and Inflate a instructions on the label adhered to warning flashers.
  • Page 374 Vehicle Care 10-73 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (F) 9. Press the on/off (A) button to The pressure gauge (D) may onto the tire valve stem. Turn it turn the tire sealant and read higher than the actual tire clockwise until it is tight. compressor kit on.
  • Page 375 10-74 Vehicle Care 11. Press the on/off button (A) to 15. Return the sealant/air hose (F) 19. Stop at a safe location and turn the tire sealant and and the power plug (G) back in check the tire pressure. compressor kit off. their original locations.
  • Page 376 Vehicle Care 10-75 20. Wipe off any sealant from the Using the Tire Sealant and See If a Tire Goes Flat on wheel, tire, and vehicle. page 10 68 for other important Compressor Kit without safety warnings. Sealant to Inflate a Tire 21.
  • Page 377 10-76 Vehicle Care 5. Attach the air only hose (E) onto 8. Turn the selector switch (B) The compressor may be turned the tire valve stem by turning it counterclockwise to the Air Only on/off until the correct pressure clockwise until it is tight. position.
  • Page 378 Vehicle Care 10-77 13. Disconnect the air only Removal and Installation of the 3. Pull up on the canister (A) to hose (E) from the tire remove it. Sealant Canister valve stem, by turning it 4. Replace with a new canister To remove the sealant canister: counterclockwise, and replace which is available from your...
  • Page 379: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    10-78 Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant Tire Changing 4. Place the spare tire next to the tire being changed. and Compressor Kit Removing the Spare Tire 5. The jack and tools are stored and Tools To access the tire sealant and below the spare tire.
  • Page 380 Vehicle Care 10-79 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 68 for more information. 2. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nut caps.
  • Page 381 10-80 Vehicle Care WARNING WARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is Lifting a vehicle and getting jacked up is dangerous. If the under it to do maintenance or vehicle slips off the jack, you repairs is dangerous without the could be badly injured or killed.
  • Page 382 Vehicle Care 10-81 WARNING (Continued) In an emergency, use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 68.
  • Page 383 10-82 Vehicle Care 10. Install the compact spare tire. WARNING WARNING Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause Never use oil or grease on bolts the wheels to become loose or or nuts because the nuts might come off.
  • Page 384 Vehicle Care 10-83 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire To store the flat or spare tire and 3. Replace the jack and tools in tools: their original storage location. and Tools 1. If the flat tire is larger than the 4.
  • Page 385: Compact Spare Tire

    10-84 Vehicle Care Compact Spare Tire full-size tire repaired or replaced at Jump Starting your convenience. Of course, it is For more information about the best to replace the spare with a WARNING vehicle battery, see Battery on full-size tire as soon as possible. page 10 25.
  • Page 386 Vehicle Care 10-85 Notice: Ignoring these steps 3. Set the parking brake firmly and could result in costly damage to put the shift lever in P (Park). the vehicle that would not be See Shifting Into Park on covered by the warranty. page 9 25.
  • Page 387 10-86 Vehicle Care 6. Do not let the other end of the WARNING WARNING red positive (+) cable touch metal. Connect it to the Using a match near a battery can Fans or other moving engine positive (+) terminal of the good cause battery gas to explode.
  • Page 388 Vehicle Care 10-87 8. Connect the other end of the To disconnect the jumper cables black negative ( ) cable to an from both vehicles: unpainted heavy metal engine 1. Disconnect the black part (D) away from the dead negative ( ) cable from the battery, but not near engine vehicle that had the dead parts that move.
  • Page 389: Towing The Vehicle

    10-88 Vehicle Care Towing Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle Towing towing: Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing means What is the towing capacity towing the vehicle behind another Notice: To avoid damage, of the towing vehicle? vehicle such as behind a the disabled vehicle should be...
  • Page 390 Vehicle Care 10-89 Dinghy Towing From the Front 2. Turn the engine off and firmly set Dinghy Towing From the Rear the parking brake. When dinghy towing, the vehicle 3. Following the manufacturer's should be run at the beginning of instructions, securely attach the each day and at each RV fuel stop vehicle being towed to the...
  • Page 391 10-90 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing From the Front 3. Shift the transmission to Dolly Towing From the Front P (Park). (Front Wheel Drive) (All Wheel Drive) 4. Firmly set the parking brake. 5. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight ahead position.
  • Page 392: Appearance Care

    Vehicle Care 10-91 Dolly Towing From the Rear Appearance Care Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish Exterior Care may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes Cleaning Exterior that are made for a basecoat/ Lamps/Lenses clearcoat paint finish on the Use only lukewarm or cold water, a...
  • Page 393 10-92 Vehicle Care Protecting Exterior Bright Notice: Certain cleaners contain Rinse the vehicle well, before Metal Parts chemicals that can damage the washing and after, to remove all emblems or nameplates on the cleaning agents completely. If they Bright metal parts should be vehicle.
  • Page 394 Vehicle Care 10-93 Weatherstrips These chlorides are used on Notice: Using chrome polish on roads for conditions such as ice aluminum wheels could damage Silicone grease on weatherstrips and dust. Always wash the the wheels. The repairs would will make them last longer, seal vehicle's chrome with soap and not be covered by the vehicle better, and not stick or squeak.
  • Page 395 10-94 Vehicle Care Windshield and Wiper Blades Tires Finish Damage Clean the outside of the windshield Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to Any stone chips, fractures, or deep with glass cleaner. clean the tires. scratches in the finish should be repaired right away.
  • Page 396: Interior Care

    Vehicle Care 10-95 At least every spring, flush these Interior Care being cleaned. Permanent damage materials from the underbody with can result from using cleaners on The vehicle's interior will continue to plain water. Clean any areas surfaces for which they were not look its best if it is cleaned often.
  • Page 397 10-96 Vehicle Care Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. While cleaning the vehicle's interior, Fabric/Carpet Avoid laundry detergents or maintain adequate ventilation by Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft dishwashing soaps with opening the vehicle's doors and brush attachment to remove dust degreasers.
  • Page 398 Vehicle Care 10-97 To clean: If the locally cleaned area gives any that provides superior cleaning impression that a ring formation may performance when used regularly 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white result, clean the entire surface. on finished automotive leathers. cloth with water or club soda.
  • Page 399: Floor Mats

    10-98 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Some commercial products may Floor Mats increase gloss on the instrument Other Plastic Surfaces panel. The increase in gloss may WARNING To remove dust, a soft cloth cause annoying reflections in the dampened with water can be used. windshield and even make it difficult If a floor mat is the wrong size or If a more thorough cleaning is...
  • Page 400 Vehicle Care 10-99 Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the proper floor mat usage. Floor Mats The original equipment floor Pull up on the rear of the floor mat mats were designed for your to unlock each retainer and remove. vehicle.
  • Page 401 10-100 Vehicle Care NOTES...
  • Page 402: General Information

    Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Because of all the different ways people use vehicles, maintenance Maintenance Maintenance intervals, needs vary. The vehicle might need checks, inspections, more frequent checks and services. recommended fluids, and Please read the information under lubricants are necessary to keep Scheduled Maintenance.
  • Page 403: Scheduled Maintenance

    11-2 Service and Maintenance The proper replacement parts, Scheduled WARNING fluids, and lubricants to use are Maintenance listed in Recommended Fluids and Performing maintenance work can Lubricants on page 11 7 and When the Change Engine Oil be dangerous. Some jobs can Maintenance Replacement Parts on cause serious injury.
  • Page 404: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance 11-3 Windshield washer fluid level Engine air cleaner filter engine oil life system is reset check. See Washer Fluid on inspection. See Engine Air accidentally, service the vehicle page 10 22. Cleaner/Filter on page 10 13. within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since the last service.
  • Page 405 11-4 Service and Maintenance Restraint system component Once a Month First Engine Oil Change After check. See Safety System Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles Tire inflation check. See Tire Check on page 3 26. Pressure on page 10 53. Passenger compartment air Fuel system inspection for filter replacement (or every Tire wear inspection.
  • Page 406 Service and Maintenance 11-5 All wheel drive only: Transfer Evaporative control system First Engine Oil Change After case fluid change (severe inspection. Check all fuel and Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles service) for vehicles mainly vapor lines and hoses for proper Engine air cleaner filter driven when frequently towing a hook up, routing, and condition.
  • Page 407 11-6 Service and Maintenance First Engine Oil Change After case fluid. Contaminated fluid Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles will decrease the life of the transfer case and should be Automatic transmission fluid replaced. change (normal service). See Automatic Transmission Spark plug replacement and Fluid on page 10 13.
  • Page 408: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    Service and Maintenance 11-7 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos Engine Oil certification mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos certification mark of the proper viscosity grade.
  • Page 409 11-8 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Automatic Transmission DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, Key Lock Cylinders in Canada 10953474). Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Release Pawl...
  • Page 410: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 55560894 A3128C Engine Oil Filter 2.4L L4 Engine 12605566 PF457G 3.6L V6 Engine...
  • Page 411: Maintenance Records

    11-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 412 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 413 11-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 414: 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 415: Vehicle Data

    12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.4L L4 Engine 7.1 L 7.5 qt...
  • Page 416: Technical Data

    Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid* (Drain and Refill) 2.4L L4 Engine, 6 Speed Automatic 8.0 L 8.5 qt 3.6L V6 Engine, 6 Speed Automatic 9.0 L 9.5 qt Wheel Nut Torque 110 ft lb *See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 13 for information on checking fluid level. All capacities are approximate.
  • Page 417: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.4L L4 Engine (Hydraulic Power 3.6L V6 Engines Steering) 2.4L L4 Engine (Electric Power Steering)
  • Page 418: Customer Information

    Canada) ....13-1 Government ....13-15 Buick. Normally, any concerns Customer Satisfaction...
  • Page 419 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Buick, remember case will generally be heard within member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be 40 days. If you do not agree with the it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility.
  • Page 420: Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)

    Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning Customer Satisfaction Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor Procedure (Mexico) not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer...
  • Page 421: Customer Assistance Offices

    Model year However, if a customer wishes to dealer sales agent, or sales write or e-mail Buick, the letter manager, depending on your case. Brand should be addressed to: Make sure that they have all Vehicle Identification necessary information.
  • Page 422 All Overseas Locations 1-888-751-5301 20:00 hours, and Saturdays from Please contact the local General El Salvador 08:00 to 15:00 hours. Motors Business Unit. All e-mail inquiries to the Customer 800-6273 Assistance Center (CAC) should be Honduras sent to: cac.buick@gm.com. 800-0122-6101...
  • Page 423: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    13-6 Customer Information Buick dealer locator for service Customer Assistance for Here are a few of the valuable tools nationwide and services you will have Text Telephone (TTY) access to: Exclusive privileges and offers Users My Showroom: Find and save...
  • Page 424: Gm Mobility Reimbursement

    New Vehicle Limited Warranty. ready: Buick and General Motors of For more information on the limited Your name, home address, and Canada Limited reserve the right to offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or...
  • Page 425 13-8 Customer Information Emergency Tow From a Public Mounting, dismounting, Buick and General Motors of Road or Highway: Tow to the or changing of snow tires, Canada Limited reserve the right to nearest Buick dealer for chains, or other traction devices.
  • Page 426: Canada

    Roadside Assistance advisor can help minimize your www.buick.com.mx. Navigate the will help you make arrangements inconvenience. site and click on Asistencia en el and explain how to receive Camino.
  • Page 427: Courtesy Transportation

    13-10 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement Program Warranty service can generally be If your vehicle requires overnight completed while you wait. However, To enhance your ownership warranty repairs, and public if you are unable to wait, GM helps experience, we and our participating transportation is used instead of the to minimize your inconvenience by...
  • Page 428: Collision Damage Repair

    Customer Information 13-11 Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Collision Damage Repair Information Your dealer may arrange to provide If your vehicle is involved in you with a courtesy rental vehicle or All program options, such as shuttle a collision and it is damaged, reimburse you for a rental vehicle service, may not be available at have the damage repaired by a...
  • Page 429 13-12 Customer Information Recycled original equipment parts any vehicle failure related to such aftermarket collision parts. Some may also be used for repair. These parts is not covered by that insurance companies will not parts are typically removed from warranty. specify aftermarket collision parts.
  • Page 430 Customer Information 13-13 Insurance company and policy Move the vehicle only if its position original GM parts. Remember, number puts you in danger, or you are recycled parts will not be covered by instructed to move it by a police your GM vehicle warranty.
  • Page 431: Service Publications Ordering Information

    13-14 Customer Information Service Publications Owner Information Current and Past Models Ordering Information Owner publications are written Technical Service Bulletins and specifically for owners and intended Manuals are available for current Service Manuals to provide basic operational and past model GM vehicles. information about the vehicle.
  • Page 432: Reporting Safety Defects

    Customer Information 13-15 Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot Reporting Safety Defects become involved in individual to the Canadian Defects problems between you, your Government dealer, or General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects If you live in Canada, and you To contact NHTSA, you may to the United States believe that your vehicle has a call the Vehicle Safety Hotline...
  • Page 433: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors

    Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: hitting a road obstacle, data that will information about the vehicle s assist in understanding how a Buick Customer Assistance Center performance and how it is driven. vehicle's systems performed. The P.O. Box 33136 For example, your vehicle uses...
  • Page 434: Onstar

    Customer Information 13-17 ® This data can help provide a better special equipment, can read the OnStar understanding of the circumstances information if they have access to If your vehicle is equipped with an in which crashes and injuries occur. the vehicle or the EDR.
  • Page 435: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)

    13-18 Customer Information Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that pressure monitoring and ignition comply with Part 15 of the Federal system security, as well as in Communications Commission (FCC) connection with conveniences such...
  • Page 436 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Appearance Care What Will You See After Exterior ..... 10-91 Accessories and an Airbag Inflates? ..3-33 Interior .
  • Page 437 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont.) High Intensity Discharge DVD Player ....7-22 Battery ..... . . 10-25 (HID) Lighting .
  • Page 438: Driver Information

    INDEX Climate Control Systems Customer Assistance ..13-6 Dome Lamps ....6-6 Automatic ..... . 8-1 Text Telephone (TTY) Door Dual Automatic .
  • Page 439 INDEX Dual Automatic Climate Engine Entry Lighting ....6-6 Control System ....8-4 Air Cleaner/Filter .
  • Page 440 INDEX Fog Lamps Fuses General Information Bulb Replacement ... . . 6-5 Engine Compartment Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Folding Mirrors ....2-16 Fuse Block .
  • Page 441 INDEX Headlamps (cont.) Immobilizer ....2-14 Lamps (cont.) Headlamps, Front Turn High Intensity Discharge Infants and Young Children, (HID) Lighting ... . . 10-32 Restraints .
  • Page 442 INDEX Lights (cont.) Messages (cont.) Lamp ......5-34 Engine Oil Pressure ..5-21 Maintenance Flash-to-Pass .
  • Page 443 INDEX Power (cont.) Seat Adjustment ....3-4 Object Detection System Park Steering Fluid ....10-21 Messages .
  • Page 444 INDEX Rear Seat Entertainment Replacing Safety Belt System ..... . . 7-34 System Parts After a Safety Belts ....3-13 Rear Seats .
  • Page 445 i-10 INDEX Seats (cont.) Shift Lock Control Function Storage Lumbar Adjustment, Front ..3-7 Check, Automatic Mass Media (MEM) ...7-25 Power Adjustment, Front ..3-4 Transmission .
  • Page 446 INDEX i-11 Time ......5-5 Tires (cont.) Transportation Program, Wheel Alignment and Tire Tires Courtesy .
  • Page 447 i-12 INDEX Vehicle (cont.) Where to Put the Child Remote Start ....2-8 Restraint ..... 3-49 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Security .

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