Page 1 2010 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 1-1 Instruments and Controls ..4-1 Climate Controls ... . . 7-1 Keys and Locks ....1-2 Instrument Panel Overview .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2010 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....9-1 Technical Data ....11-1 General Information .
Page 3 Buick Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the Manufactured under license from GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the Emblem, and the name LaCrosse double-D symbol are trademarks are registered trademarks of of Dolby Laboratories.
Page 4: Index
Introduction otherwise authorized by Canadian Vehicle Owners Using this Manual Macrovision. Reverse engineering To quickly locate information Propriétaires Canadiens or disassembly is prohibited. about the vehicle use the Index in A French language copy of this the back of the manual. It is an manual can be obtained from your alphabetical list of what is in the dealer/retailer or from:...
Page 5 Introduction Symbols Vehicle Symbol Chart WARNING Here are some additional symbols The vehicle has components and that may be found on the vehicle These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of and what they mean. For more that could hurt you or other text.
Page 6 Introduction : Exterior Lamps : Fog Lamps : Fuel Gauge : Fuses : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer : LATCH System Child Restraints : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Oil Pressure : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor : Traction Control : Windshield Washer Fluid...
Page 7: Keys, Doors And Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ....1-13 Windows Anti-Theft Alarm System ..1-13 Immobilizer ....1-13 Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) .
Page 8: Keys And Locks
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 injured or even killed. They could Leaving children in a vehicle with operate the power windows or the ignition key is dangerous for other controls or even make the...
Page 9 Keys, Doors and Windows If you ever lock your keys Changes or modifications to in the vehicle, you may have to this system by other than an damage the vehicle to get in. authorized service facility could Be sure you have spare keys. void authorization to use this equipment.
Page 10: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors and Windows Remote Keyless Entry If the passenger door is open when is pressed, all doors lock. (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) Pressing may also arm the theft-deterrent system. The transmitter functions will work See Anti-Theft Alarm System on up to 20 m (65 feet) away from the page 1 13.
Page 11 Keys, Doors and Windows Programming Transmitters to Remote Keyless Entry (Vehicle Locator/Panic the Vehicle Alarm): Press and release (RKE) System Operation one time to locate the vehicle. Only RKE transmitters programmed (Keyless Access) The exterior lamps flash and the to this vehicle will work. If a horn chirps.
Page 12 Keys, Doors and Windows To customize which doors unlock Keyless Trunk Opening Programming with a Recognized when the driver's door is opened, Transmitter Lift up on the touch pad located see Door Unlock Options under A new transmitter can be above the license plate to open Vehicle Personalization on the trunk if the keyless access...
Page 13 Keys, Doors and Windows 3. Place the new transmitter Starting the Vehicle with a Low 3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or into the transmitter pocket. N (Neutral), press the brake Transmitter Battery The transmitter pocket is pedal and the ignition control. If the transmitter battery is weak, located inside the center See Starting the Engine on...
Page 14: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors and Windows Remote Vehicle Start Starting the Engine Using Remote 3. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN Start (Key Access), or select the If available, this feature allows the ON/RUN/START ignition position To start the engine using the remote engine to be started from outside (Keyless Access), to drive the start feature:...
Page 15 Keys, Doors and Windows Vehicles with heated or heated and A maximum of two remote starts or Conditions in Which Remote Start ventilated front seats can have this remote start attempts are allowed Will Not Work feature turn on automatically during between ignition cycles.
Page 16: Door Locks
1-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks For more information see: WARNING (Continued) Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) WARNING Outsiders can easily enter on page 1 4 or Remote through an unlocked door Unlocked doors can be Keyless Entry (RKE) System when you slow down or stop Operation (Keyless Access) on...
Page 17: Doors
Keys, Doors and Windows 1-11 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 18 1-12 Keys, Doors and Windows 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 19: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors and Windows 1-13 Vehicle Security Disarming the System Immobilizer To disarm the system, do one of the See Radio Frequency Statement on Vehicle theft is big business, following: page 12 17 for information especially in some cities. regarding Part 15 of the Federal This vehicle has theft-deterrent Press on the RKE transmitter.
Page 20: Immobilizer Operation
1-14 Keys, Doors and Windows The key uses a transponder that If the engine still does not start, and The immobilization system is matches an immobilizer control unit the key appears to be undamaged disarmed when the ignition button is in the vehicle and automatically or the light continues to stay on, try pushed in and a valid transmitter is...
Page 21: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 1-15 If the engine does not start and the Exterior Mirrors Vehicles with the memory feature security light stays on there is a can store a preferred mirror position. problem with the system. Turn the See Memory Seats under Power Power Mirrors ignition off and try again.
Page 22: Interior Mirrors
1-16 Keys, Doors and Windows 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 mirror housing.
Page 23: Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows 1-17 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 alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or...
Page 24 1-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Express Window Operation still can be raised or lowered using To program each front window, the driver window switches when follow these steps: Windows with an express-up or the lockout feature is active. 1. With the ignition in ACC/ down feature allow the window to be To restore power to the rear ACCESSORY, ON/RUN,...
Page 25: Roof
Keys, Doors and Windows 1-19 Sun Visors Roof The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN, ACC/ Pull the sun visor toward you or ACCESSORY, or if Retained Sunroof move it to the side to reduce glare. Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power Rear Window Sunshade (RAP) on page 8 20.
Page 26 1-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Express-Open/Express-Close If the sunshade is closed, it opens Anti-Pinch Feature automatically with the sunroof but To express-open the sunroof from If an object is in the path of the can also be express-opened/ the closed or vent position, fully sunroof while it is closing, the express-closed by using the press and release the rear of the...
Page 27: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 2-19 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 2-37 Restraints Pregnancy ....2-23 Airbag System Check .
Page 28: Head Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seat The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head rests in the outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not Adjust the head restraint so that the installed and adjusted properly, top of the restraint is at the same...
Page 29: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seat Front Seats WARNING (Continued) Seat Adjustment vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and Manual Seat Adjustment confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving.
Page 30: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment Memory Seats To save your positions in memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, including the seatback recliner and both outside mirrors to a comfortable position. 2. Press and hold MEM and button 1until the beep lets you know that the position has been stored.
Page 31: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints To recall the memory positions, If something has blocked the driver Lumbar Adjustment press and hold either button 1 or seat while recalling a memory button 2 corresponding to the position, the driver seat recall may desired driving position. The seat stop working.
Page 32: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks WARNING WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be You can lose control of the dangerous. Even when buckled vehicle if you try to adjust the up, the safety belts cannot do seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 33: Heated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints To recline the seatback: Power Reclining Seatbacks Heated Front Seats 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 34: Heated And Ventilated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints There are three temperature Heated and Ventilated There are three temperature settings: settings for each feature: Front Seats High = three lights High = three Medium = two lights Medium = two Low = one light Low = one The heat comes on at the highest Press a button to turn the feature setting.
Page 35 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats To raise the seatback: 1. Push the seatback up and The vehicle's rear seat can be push it back to lock it into place. folded down to allow for more cargo Make sure the safety belt is in space or it can be placed back into the retainer clip and does not a locked upright position.
Page 36 2-10 Seats and Restraints 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 in a cargo area, inside or outside properly.
Page 37 Seats and Restraints 2-11 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. Take the simplest vehicle.
Page 38 2-12 Seats and Restraints The person keeps going until or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! stopped by something. In a real With safety belts, you slow down vehicle, it could be the windshield... as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop.
Page 39 Seats and Restraints 2-13 Questions and Answers About Q: If I am a good driver, and I How to Wear Safety Belts never drive far from home, Safety Belts Properly why should I wear safety Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle belts? This section is only for people of after a crash if I am wearing a...
Page 40 2-14 Seats and Restraints First, before you or your worn low and snug on the hips, just Q: What is wrong with this? passenger(s) wear a safety belt, touching the thighs. In a crash, this there is important information you applies force to the strong pelvic should know.
Page 41 Seats and Restraints 2-15 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a lap belt is too loose. In a crash, crash, you would move forward you could slide under the lap too much, which could increase...
Page 42 2-16 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones.
Page 43 Seats and Restraints 2-17 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured if You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest you wear the shoulder belt under like this. The belt would be much your arm.
Page 44 2-18 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
Page 45: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints 2-19 Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight.
Page 46: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
2-20 Seats and Restraints Adjustment later in this section Slide the latch plate up the safety for instructions on use and belt webbing, when the safety belt is important safety information. not in use. The latch plate should rest on the stitching on the safety 4.
Page 47 Seats and Restraints 2-21 Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. Guides This vehicle has safety belt Here is how to install a comfort pretensioners for front outboard This vehicle may have rear shoulder guide to the safety belt: occupants.
Page 48 2-22 Seats and Restraints 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 49: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Seats and Restraints 2-23 Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone, crash.
Page 50: Safety System Check
2-24 Seats and Restraints Safety System Check Safety Belt Care WARNING (Continued) Now and then, check that the safety Keep belts clean and dry. safety belt systems are working belt reminder light, safety belts, properly after a crash, have them buckles, latch plates, retractors WARNING inspected and any necessary...
Page 51 Seats and Restraints 2-25 Airbag System The vehicle may have the following With seat-mounted side impact airbags: airbags, the word AIRBAG will The vehicle has the following appear on the side of the seatback A seat-mounted side impact airbags: closest to the door. airbag for the rear seat A frontal airbag for the driver.
Page 52 2-26 Seats and Restraints 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 Anyone who is up against, or very when it inflates can be seriously You can be severely injured or...
Page 53 Seats and Restraints 2-27 Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 54: When Should An Airbag Inflate
2-28 Seats and Restraints 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 clear.
Page 55 Seats and Restraints 2-29 Frontal airbags may inflate Frontal airbags are not intended to the system's designed threshold at different crash speeds. inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear level. The threshold level can vary For example: impacts, or in many side impacts. with specific vehicle design.
Page 56: What Makes An Airbag Inflate
2-30 Seats and Restraints 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 57 Seats and Restraints 2-31 There may be some smoke and WARNING (Continued) WARNING dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags. Airbag inflation A crash severe enough to inflate it is safe to do so. If you have does not prevent the driver from the airbags may have also breathing problems but cannot seeing out of the windshield or...
Page 58: Passenger Sensing System
2-32 Seats and Restraints Additional windshield breakage an airbag system will not work check is complete, either the word may also occur from the right front properly. See your dealer/retailer ON or the word OFF will be visible. passenger airbag. for service.
Page 59 Seats and Restraints 2-33 We recommend that children be The passenger sensing system is WARNING (Continued) secured in a rear seat, including: an designed to turn off the right front infant or a child riding in a passenger frontal airbag if: injured or killed if the right front rear-facing child restraint;...
Page 60: Seats
2-34 Seats and Restraints When the passenger sensing sensing system may or may not If the On Indicator is Lit for a system has turned off the right turn off the right front passenger Child Restraint front passenger frontal airbag, the frontal airbag, depending upon the If a child restraint has been installed off indicator will light and stay lit to...
Page 61 Seats and Restraints 2-35 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an use the following steps to allow the restraint and restarting the system to detect that person and Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is enable the right front passenger still lit, turn the vehicle off.
Page 62 2-36 Seats and Restraints Additional Factors Affecting approved by GM for your specific Your dealer/retailer and the service vehicle. See Adding Equipment to manual have information about System Operation the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on servicing the vehicle and the airbag Safety belts help keep the page 2 37 for more information system.
Page 63: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 2-37 Adding Equipment to the position, which includes sensors addresses for Customer that are part of the passenger Assistance are in Step Two Airbag-Equipped Vehicle seat. The passenger sensing of the Customer Satisfaction system may not operate properly Procedure in this manual.
Page 64: Replacing Airbag System
2-38 Seats and Restraints Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. Parts After a Crash The airbag system does not need See your dealer/retailer for service. regularly scheduled maintenance If the airbag readiness light stays on or replacement.
Page 65 Seats and Restraints 2-39 Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that Q: What is the proper way to come with the booster seat, state wear safety belts? the weight and height limitations for Older Children A: An older child should wear a that booster.
Page 66 2-40 Seats and Restraints In a crash, children who are not WARNING (Continued) buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be head and neck injury. The child thrown out of the vehicle. Older might also slide under the lap children need to use safety belts properly.
Page 67: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 2-41 Infants and Young Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children For example, in a crash at only and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) safety belt system nor its airbag protection! This includes infants and...
Page 68 2-42 Seats and Restraints For most basic types of child WARNING restraints, there are many different models available. Never do this. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed Children who are up against, to be used in a motor vehicle. or very close to, any airbag when If it is, the restraint will have a it inflates can be seriously injured...
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 2-43 Child Restraint Systems WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular need complete support. This is safety belt may not remain low because an infant's neck is not on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 70 2-44 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle's safety belt or LATCH system, following the (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat...
Page 71: Children
Seats and Restraints 2-45 See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Keep in mind that an unsecured Where to Put the Children (LATCH System) on child restraint can move around in a Restraint page 2 47 for more information. collision or sudden stop and injure Children can be endangered in a people in the vehicle.
Page 72 2-46 Seats and Restraints A label on your sun visor says, If a child restraint is secured in the WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat in center rear seating position, the the front. This is because the risk to safety belts and the child restraint guarantee that an airbag will not the rear-facing child is so great,...
Page 73: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 2-47 Configurations for Use of Child Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use Restraints Tethers for Children either the lower anchors or the (LATCH System) safety belts to properly secure the child restraint.
Page 74 2-48 Seats and Restraints 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 75 Seats and Restraints 2-49 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 76 2-50 Seats and Restraints Accident statistics show that WARNING WARNING (Continued) children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than Do not attach more than one belts behind the child restraint the front seat. See Where to Put the child restraint to a single anchor.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 2-51 If you need to secure more than Instead use the vehicle's anchors one child restraint in the rear seat, and child restraint attachments see Where to Put the Restraint on to secure the restraints. Some page 2 45. Depending on where restraints also use another vehicle you place the child restraint, you anchor to secure a top tether.
Page 78 2-52 Seats and Restraints 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2.1.
Page 79: Replacing Latch System
Seats and Restraints 2-53 Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash WARNING A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the LATCH system is If the position you are using If the position you are using...
Page 80: Securing Child Restraints
2-54 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the (Rear Seat) child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the If the child restraint does not have instructions that came with the the LATCH system, you will be...
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 2-55 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 2 47 for more information.
Page 82: Securing Child Restraints
2-56 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) (Front Seat ) A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints This vehicle has airbags. A rear restraint can be seriously in a rear seat, even if the seat is a safer place to secure injured or killed if the right airbag is off.
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 2-57 Do not secure a child seat in a 2. Put the child restraint on position without a top tether anchor the seat. if a national or local law requires 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run that the top tether be anchored, or if the lap and shoulder portions of the instructions that come with the...
Page 84 2-58 Seats and Restraints If the airbags are off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, see If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint under Passenger Sensing System on page 2 32 for...
Page 85: Storage
Storage Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments Storage Compartments Glove Box Glove Box ....3-1 Cupholders ....3-1 The glove box is located on the Front Storage .
Page 86: Additional Storage Features
Storage Front Storage Push the button (A) on the Additional Storage underside of the front edge Features The driver's storage compartment of the cover to open. is located near the left side of the Accessory Power Outlet is in the steering column on the bottom of Convenience Net lower area.
Page 87 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Warning Lights, Gauges, and Electric Parking Brake Light ..... . . 4-20 Indicators Controls Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Lights, Gauges, and Warning Light .
Page 88 Instruments and Controls Information Displays Ride Control System Messages ....4-37 Driver Information Anti-Theft Alarm System Center (DIC) ....4-25 Messages .
Page 89: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 90: Instrument Panel Overview
Instruments and Controls Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 91 Instruments and Controls A. Air Vents on page 7 8. I. Front Storage on page 3 2. Q. Power Door Locks on page 1 10. Hazard Warning B. Head-Up Display (HUD) on J. Cruise Control on page 8 37. Flashers on page 5 3. page 4 29 (If Equipped).
Page 92: Controls
Instruments and Controls Controls 3. Pull the lever up to lock (Push to Talk): For vehicles the steering wheel in ® ® with an OnStar , Bluetooth place. or navigation system, press to Steering Wheel interact with those systems. See Do not adjust the steering wheel Adjustment ®...
Page 93: Heated Steering Wheel
Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer & (Volume): Press + to (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Turn the band up for more frequent increase the volume, press wipes or down for less frequent decrease the volume. wipes. Heated Steering Wheel For vehicles with a heated steering wheel, the button for this feature is located on the climate control system.
Page 94: Compass
Instruments and Controls Wipe Parking windshield washer had been See Backglass Antenna on activated. See Washer Fluid on page 6 19 and Satellite Radio If the ignition is turned LOCK/OFF page 9 24 for information on filling Antenna on page 6 19 for the &...
Page 95: Clock (With Date Display)
Instruments and Controls Setting the Time Clock (With Date Display) Setting the 12/24 Hour Format 1. Press the CONFIG button and 1. Press the CONFIG button and The infotainment system controls select Time Settings, or press select Time and Date Settings, are used to access the time and button.
Page 96: Power Outlets
4-10 Instruments and Controls 3. Press the SELECT button to turn see your dealer/retailer for Power Outlet 120 Volt Alternating Auto Time Adjust on or off. additional information on the Current accessory power outlet. The vehicle may have a power 4.
Page 97: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls 4-11 The indicator light does not come on The power outlet is not designed for Warning Lights, when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or the following electrical equipment Gauges, and if no equipment is plugged into the and may not work properly if these outlet.
Page 98: Instrument Cluster
4-12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster...
Page 99: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls 4-13 Speedometer Notice: If the engine is operated An arrow on the fuel gauge with the tachometer in the shaded indicates the side of the vehicle the The speedometer shows the warning area, the vehicle could fuel door is on. vehicle's speed in both kilometers be damaged, and the damages When the indicator nears empty, the...
Page 100: Engine Coolant Temperature
4-14 Instruments and Controls The gauge takes a few seconds This reading indicates the same safety belts. Then the light stays to stabilize after the ignition is thing as the warning light. It means on solid until the belt is buckled. turned on, and goes back to that the engine coolant has This cycle may continue several...
Page 101: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 4-15 If the passenger safety belt is WARNING (Continued) buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. without a crash. To help avoid The front passenger safety belt injury, have the vehicle serviced warning light and chime may turn on right away.
Page 102: Charging System Light
4-16 Instruments and Controls If you are using remote start, The light turns off when the WARNING if equipped, to start the vehicle from engine is started. If it does not, a distance you may not see the have the vehicle serviced by your If the airbag readiness light ever system check.
Page 103: Malfunction
Instruments and Controls 4-17 Malfunction If the check engine light comes on Notice: Modifications made to the and stays on, while the engine is engine, transmission, exhaust, Indicator Lamp running, this indicates that there is intake, or fuel system of the an OBD II problem and service is vehicle or the replacement of A computer system called OBD II...
Page 104 4-18 Instruments and Controls Make sure to fuel the vehicle The following can prevent more An emission system malfunction with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality serious damage to the vehicle: might be corrected. causes the engine not to run as Reduce vehicle speed.
Page 105: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 4-19 The vehicle will not pass this Emissions Inspection and Brake System Warning inspection if the OBD II Maintenance Programs Light (on-board diagnostic) system Some state/provincial and local determines that critical emission The vehicle's hydraulic brake governments have or might begin control systems have not been system is divided into two parts.
Page 106: Electric Parking Brake
4-20 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving, Electric Parking Brake pull off the road and stop carefully. Light The pedal may be harder to push or it can go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. Try turning off and restarting the vehicle one or two times, if the light is still on, have For vehicles with the Electric Park...
Page 107: Traction Off Light
Instruments and Controls 4-21 Antilock Brake System Then start the engine again to reset Traction Off Light the system. If the ABS light stays (ABS) Warning Light on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. A chime may also sound when the light comes on steady.
Page 108: Electronic Stability Control
4-22 Instruments and Controls Electronic Stability For vehicles with the uplevel cluster, the vehicle. Switch on the TCS and this light is shown in the Driver the ESC and the warning light Control (ESC) Indicator Information Center (DIC) screen. turns off. Light See Electronic Stability Control See Traction Control System (TCS)
Page 109: Engine Oil Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls 4-23 A tire pressure message in the Engine Oil Pressure Light Driver Information Center (DIC), can accompany the light. See Tire WARNING Messages on page 4 37 for more information. Stop as soon as Do not keep driving if the oil possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure is low.
Page 110: Low Fuel Warning Light
4-24 Instruments and Controls Low Fuel Warning Light For vehicles with the uplevel cluster, High-Beam on Light this telltale displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC) screen. Security Light This light, below the fuel gauge, This light comes on when the comes on briefly when the engine is high-beam headlamps are in use.
Page 111: Information Displays
Instruments and Controls 4-25 Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays information about the vehicle. It also displays warning For vehicles with fog lamps, this This light is white whenever the messages if a system problem is light comes on when the fog lamps cruise control is set and turns green...
Page 112 4-26 Instruments and Controls DIC Operation and Displays DIC Buttons Trip/Fuel Menu Items The DIC has different displays Press MENU on the turn signal which can be accessed by using lever until Trip/Fuel Information the DIC buttons located on the turn Menu is displayed.
Page 113 Instruments and Controls 4-27 Trip 1 and Trip 2 The fuel economy can be reset by record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes pressing SET while the Average and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after This display shows the current Fuel Economy display is showing. which the display will return to zero.
Page 114 4-28 Instruments and Controls Unit Remaining Oil Life Remember, the Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. It will This display shows an estimate Move to switch between not reset itself. Also, be careful of the oil's remaining useful life. Metric or US when the Unit display not to reset the Oil Life display If Remaining Oil Life 99% is...
Page 115: Head-Up Display (Hud)
Instruments and Controls 4-29 Head-Up Display (HUD) The images are projected through the HUD lens located on the driver's side of the instrument panel. WARNING Notice: If you try to use the HUD If the HUD image is too bright or image as a parking aid, you may misjudge the distance and too high in your field of view, it...
Page 116 4-30 Instruments and Controls The following indicator lights come The speedometer size is reduced Use the following settings to adjust on the instrument panel when when radio, CD information, the HUD. activated and also appear on warnings, or turn-by-turn navigation OFF: To turn HUD off, turn the HUD the HUD: information are displayed on...
Page 117 Instruments and Controls 4-31 The three formats are as follows: Format Two: This display includes Format Three: This display the information in Format One includes all the information in without the transmission Format One along with a circular Format One: This display gives the information, the outside air tachometer, but without outside air speedometer reading (in English or...
Page 118 4-32 Instruments and Controls All navigation information is The HUD image can temporarily If You Cannot See the HUD provided to the HUD by the light up depending on the angle and Image When the Ignition Is On ® navigation radio or OnStar position of the sunlight on the HUD Is anything covering the service, for vehicles that have...
Page 119: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 4-33 Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and Service Battery Charging System Charging Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC This message is displayed when to notify the driver that the status of Battery Saver Active there is a fault in the battery the vehicle has changed and that charging system.
Page 120: Compass Messages
4-34 Instruments and Controls Release Park Brake Switch Cruise Control Messages Left Rear Door Open This message is displayed if the This message will display when the Apply Brakes Before Cruise electric parking brake is on while driver side rear passenger door is If this message displays when the vehicle is in motion.
Page 121: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls 4-35 Engine Cooling System Engine Overheated Idle Engine Oil Messages Engine Messages Change Engine Oil Soon This message displays when the A/C Off Due to High This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too Engine Temp engine oil needs to be changed.
Page 122: Engine Power Messages
4-36 Instruments and Controls Oil Pressure Low Stop Anytime this message stays on, the Replace Battery In Remote Key vehicle should be taken to your Engine This message displays when the dealer/retailer for service as soon battery in the Remote Keyless This message displays if low oil as possible.
Page 123: Ride Control System
Instruments and Controls 4-37 Ride Control System The vehicle is safe to drive, Tire Messages however, you do not have the Messages Check XXX Tire Pressure or benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce Add Air To Tire your speed and drive accordingly. Service Rear Axle This message displays if the vehicle Sport Mode On...
Page 124: Transmission Messages
4-38 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 This message is displayed when the to access the personalization your dealer/retailer.
Page 125 Instruments and Controls 4-39 Entering the Personalization Climate and Air Quality Air Quality Control Menus This will allow you to select the Select the Climate and Air Quality 1. Press CONFIG to access the whether the system will operate at menu and the following will be Configuration Settings menu.
Page 126: Comfort And Convenience
4-40 Instruments and Controls Remote Start Cooled Seats Press the MENU / SELECT knob Personalization by Driver when Auto Rear Defog is When on, this feature will turn the This allows the selection of if the highlighted to open the menu. cooled seats on when using remote personalization settings are specific Turn the knob to highlight On or...
Page 127 Instruments and Controls 4-41 Park Tilt Mirrors Language Press the MENU / SELECT knob when Exit Lighting is highlighted. This allows you to turn the park tilt Select the Language menu and the Turn the knob to select Off, mirrors feature on or off. following will be displayed: 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, or 2 Minutes.
Page 128 4-42 Instruments and Controls Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out Press the MENU / SELECT knob Unlock Feedback (Lights) when Delayed Door Lock is When on, this feature will keep the When on, the exterior lamps will highlighted. Turn the knob to select driver door from locking when the flash when unlocking the vehicle On or Off.
Page 129: Onstar ® System
Instruments and Controls 4-43 ® Door Unlock Options Press the MENU / SELECT knob OnStar System when Remote Vehicle Start is This allows selection of which doors highlighted. Turn the knob to select will unlock when pressing the unlock On or Off. Press the knob to confirm button on the RKE transmitter.
Page 130 4-44 Instruments and Controls For a full description of OnStar The OnStar system can record and : Push this red emergency services and system limitations, see transmit vehicle information. This button to get priority help from the OnStar Owner's Guide in the information is automatically sent to specially trained OnStar emergency glove box.
Page 131: System
Instruments and Controls 4-45 The vehicle must have a working On some vehicles, the mute button Universal Remote electrical system, including can be used to dial numbers into System adequate battery power, for the voice mail systems, or to dial phone OnStar equipment to operate.
Page 132: Programming
4-46 Instruments and Controls 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 133 Instruments and Controls 4-47 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 134 4-48 Instruments and Controls 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 135: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 4-49 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 Universal Using Universal Home Remote To reprogram any of the three Home Remote procedures, Press and hold the appropriate...
Page 136 4-50 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 137: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 5-5 Exterior Lamp Controls Dome Lamps ....5-5 Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps .
Page 138: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Automatically Exterior Lamps Off Flash-to-Pass turns the exterior lamps on and off, Reminder To flash the high beams, pull the depending on outside lighting. turn signal/lane change lever A warning chime sounds, if the The current status of the AUTO towards you, and release.
Page 139: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting When the DRL are on, the When it is bright enough outside AFL is not immediately operable low-beam headlamps will be on. the headlamps will turn off or may after starting the vehicle; driving a The taillamps, sidemarker, change to daytime running short distance is required to instrument panel lights and other lamps (DRL).
Page 140: Turn And Lane-Change
Lighting Turn and Lane-Change Raise or lower the lever until the Fog Lamps arrow starts to flash to signal a lane Signals For vehicles with fog lamps, the change. Hold it there until the lane button is located on the exterior change is completed.
Page 141: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Reading Lamps Lighting Features There are front and rear reading Instrument Panel Entry Lighting lamps. Illumination Control The front reading lamps are located The headlamps, taillamps, license in the overhead console. plate lamps, reverse lamps, dome The brightness of the instrument lamps, and most of the interior lights panel lighting and steering wheel turn on briefly, when the Remote...
Page 142: Exit Lighting
Lighting This feature can be activated or For a vehicle with Keyless Access, Battery Load deactivated in the menu SETTINGS the exterior lights and dome lamps Management in the Info Display. Press CONFIG automatically turn on when a door is on the infotainment system to call opened after the ignition is turned The vehicle has Electric Power...
Page 143: Battery Power Protection
Lighting The battery can be discharged at EPM works to prevent excessive If one of these messages displays, idle if the electrical loads are very discharge of the battery. It does this it is recommended that the driver high. This is true for all vehicles. by balancing the generator's output reduce the electrical loads as much This is because the generator...
Page 144 Lighting NOTES...
Page 145 Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player ....6-20 System Read the following pages to CD/DVD Player ....6-22 become familiar with the audio Mass Storage system's features.
Page 146: Infotainment System
Infotainment System For more information, see Defensive The vehicle has Retained Theft-Deterrent Feature Driving on page 8 3. Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, The theft-deterrent feature works the audio system can be played Contact your dealer/ by learning a portion of the Vehicle even after the ignition is turned off.
Page 147: 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 148 Infotainment System F. CD/AUX J. RADIO/BAND BACK Selects the CD player or an Changes the band while Menu: Moves external audio source. listening to the radio. one level back. Selects the radio when Character Input: Deletes listening to a different audio the last character.
Page 149 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. C. Buttons 1 to 6 Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations.
Page 150 Infotainment System L. 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 I. REC CD/DVD: Select tracks, menu items, or sets AUX: Records content from pauses playback, and stops numeric values while in...
Page 151 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 152 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 153 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 154 6-10 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 provide a choice of different to adjust the audio for stereo listening experiences.
Page 155 Infotainment System 6-11 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 156: And Mem)
6-12 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 157 Infotainment System 6-13 Manual Tuning Category Lists Updating Station & Category Lists Turn the TUNE knob to select the Most stations that broadcast an If stations stored in the station list frequency on the display. RDS program type code specify the can no longer be received.
Page 158 6-14 Infotainment System Storing Stations When the radio station is Press the button to pause the changed, the buffer is cleared radio. The radio displays the time To store the station to a position in and automatically restarted for shift status bar. The status bar the list, press the corresponding the current station.
Page 159: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System 6-15 Satellite Radio Control Buttons XM Categories The buttons used to control the XM XM channels are organized in Vehicles with an XM Satellite radio are: categories. Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite Radio subscription can receive XM RADIO/BAND: Press to turn the Removing or Adding Categories programming.
Page 160 6-16 Infotainment System Selecting a Channel Using To select a channel using the menu: Storing a Channel as a Favorite (Radio with CD) 1. Turn the menu knob and select To store the channel to a position Channel List. in the list, press and hold the Press and release corresponding 1to 6 button until the 2.
Page 161 Infotainment System 6-17 To resume playback from the Pausing XM with the Vehicle Channel Unauth: This channel is current pause point, press the Turned Off blocked or cannot be received with button again. The radio is no your XM Subscription package. If XM is paused when the vehicle is longer live, but played from the time turned off, the radio continues to...
Page 162: Radio Reception
6-18 Infotainment System No XM Signal: The system is Check Antenna: If this message working properly. The vehicle may does not clear within a short period FM signals only reach about be in a location that where the XM of time, the receiver could have a 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 miles).
Page 163: Backglass Antenna
Infotainment System 6-19 Satellite Radio Service Backglass Antenna Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside XM Satellite Radio Service gives The AM-FM antenna is integrated rear window can damage the rear digital radio reception from with the rear window defogger, window antenna and/or the rear coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous located in the rear window.
Page 164: Audio Players
6-20 Infotainment System Audio Players If the bottom surface of a disc is While using the CD player, use dirty, take a soft lint free cloth, only CDs in good condition or dampen a clean soft cloth in a without any label, load one CD at CD Player mild neutral detergent solution a time, and keep the CD player...
Page 165 Infotainment System 6-21 SELECT: Press to select an item. Information about the disc and Fast Forward and Rewind current track is shown on the (Eject): Press to eject the disc. Press and hold to fast display depending on the data forward or rewind within the current Inserting a CD stored.
Page 166: Cd/Dvd Player
6-22 Infotainment System Searching for MP3 Tracks CD/DVD Player mixed with water, and clean it. Wipe the disc from the center to the The search feature may take some The CD/DVD player can play outer edge. time to display the information after CDs, DVD As, MP3/WMA CDs, reading the disc due to the amount Care of the CD/DVD Player...
Page 167 Infotainment System 6-23 Control Buttons Inserting a CD or DVD Selecting CD or DVD A Tracks Using the control buttons: The buttons used to control the With the printed side facing up, CD/DVD player are: insert a disc into the slot until it is Press the button to drawn in.
Page 168 6-24 Infotainment System Playing an MP3 CD or DVD Searching for MP3s on a CD To search for tracks: or DVD 1. Turn the menu knob. Files that are not stored in It is normal for the search feature folders are displayed in the root 2.
Page 169 Infotainment System 6-25 DVD/AUX Selecting a Chapter Pausing a DVD AUX/DVD Using the control buttons: 1. Turn the menu knob. AUX/AUX 2. Select Pause, to pause the Press to select the disc. Select unpause to start To navigate the menu: previous or next chapter.
Page 170 6-26 Infotainment System Control Buttons Recording From Audio CDs Re-recording a Previously Recorded Disc The buttons used to control the The infotainment system can record If the disc or track has already been MEM player are: the current song playing or all songs recorded to MEM, the message from an audio CD to MEM.
Page 171 Infotainment System 6-27 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 Turn the TUNE knob to select a The USB connector uses the USB The Song(s) is Already Recorded...
Page 172 6-28 Infotainment System To search for tracks: To remove MEM favorites Album: Saves the album categories: associated with the currently playing 1. Turn the menu knob. track in the indicated favorites 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Search. position. 2.
Page 173: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 6-29 Auxiliary Devices 3.5 mm Jack Not all iPod's, PFD's, USB Drives, and Zune's are compatible with the (Radio with CD) Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to infotainment system. the auxiliary input jack to use a The optional AUX input allows portable audio player.
Page 174 6-30 Infotainment System To search for tracks: On: Repeats the current track. To search for tracks: 1. Turn the menu knob. Off: Playback starts from the 1. Turn the menu knob. beginning of the current track after 2. Select Search. 2.
Page 175 Infotainment System 6-31 Connecting and Controlling a Files that do not have any meta Shuffle Functionality data stored in the ID3 tag display as USB Drive Turn the menu knob and set Shuffle Unknown. Songs (Random) to On or Off. The infotainment system can only Tracks can be searched for by: play back .mp3 and .wma files from...
Page 176: Auxiliary Devices
6-32 Infotainment System Auxiliary Devices (Radio 3.5 mm Jack Connecting and Controlling an iPod with CD/DVD and MEM) Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) cable to the auxiliary input jack to use a Not all iPod's can be controlled by The optional AUX input allows portable audio player.
Page 177 Infotainment System 6-33 Searching For a Track Connecting and Controlling a Selecting a Track USB Drive Tracks can be searched for by: Using the control buttons: Files that are not stored in Playlists Press to select the folders are displayed in the root previous or next track.
Page 178: Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment
6-34 Infotainment System Tracks can be searched by: Rear Seat In severe or extreme weather conditions, the RSE system may not Playlists Infotainment work until the temperature is within Artists the operating range. The operating Rear Seat Entertainment range is above 20°C ( 4°F) Albums and below 60°C (140°F).
Page 179 Infotainment System 6-35 Press the Remote Control power Push the On/Off button to turn on For best audio performance, the button. the headphones. A light on the headphones must be worn correctly, headphones comes on. If the light with the headband over the top of Press the MEM/DVD/AUX button does not come on, check the the head.
Page 180 6-36 Infotainment System Battery Replacement Power for auxiliary devices is not 3. Press the AUX button a third supplied by the radio system. time to change the left video To change the batteries: screen source to the auxiliary To use the auxiliary inputs of the 1.
Page 181 Infotainment System 6-37 Audio Output Video Screens Only the left RSE seatback console contains the infrared transmitters for Audio from the DVD player or The video screens are located in the wireless headphones, they may auxiliary inputs can be heard the back of the driver and front be visible as eight illuminated LEDs.
Page 182 6-38 Infotainment System Remote Control Storing the remote (Menu Navigation control in a hot area or in direct Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to To use the remote control, aim it at sunlight can damage it, and the navigate through a menu. the transmitter window at either repairs will not be covered by the seatback console and press the...
Page 183 Infotainment System 6-39 Depending on the infotainment AUX (Auxiliary): Press to switch (Fast Reverse): Press to system in the vehicle, DVD the video display between the DVD quickly reverse the DVD or CD. playback may be slowed down by player and an auxiliary source. To stop fast reversing a DVD video, pressing then...
Page 184 6-40 Infotainment System Replacing the Remote Control Tips and Troubleshooting Chart If the remote control becomes lost Problem Recommended Action or damaged, a new universal No power. The ignition might not be turned to remote control can be purchased. ON/RUN or in ACC/ACCESSORY. ®...
Page 185 Infotainment System 6-41 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 has. The video screen may display there is no picture or sound.
Page 186: Bluetooth (Overview)
6-42 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 187: Controls)
Infotainment System 6-43 When to Speak: A tone sounds to Bluetooth (Infotainment Pairing Information: indicate that the system is ready for Controls) Up to five cell phones can be a voice command. Wait for the tone paired to the Bluetooth system. and then speak.
Page 188 6-44 Infotainment System 4. Select Pair Device (Phone). Listing All Paired and Connected 3. Select Bluetooth. A four digit PIN number appears Phones 4. Select Device List. on the display. 1. Press the CONFIG button. 5. Select the new phone to link to 5.
Page 189 Infotainment System 6-45 Radio with CD/DVD and MEM Call Waiting Conference Calling Call waiting must be supported on Conference calling and three way 1. Press the button. the bluetooth phone and enabled by calling must be supported on the 2. Select Enter number. the wireless service carrier to work.
Page 190: Voice Recognition
6-46 Infotainment System Ending a Call Bluetooth Pairing Information: (Voice Recognition) Up to five cell phones can be Turn the menu knob and select paired to the Bluetooth system. Hang Up. Pairing The pairing process is disabled Muting a Call A Bluetooth cell phone must be when the vehicle is moving.
Page 191 Infotainment System 6-47 Pairing a Phone 4. Start the pairing process on the Listing All Paired and Connected cell phone that will be paired to Phones 1. Press the vehicle. Reference the cell 1. Press phone manufacturers user guide For vehicles without a for information on this process.
Page 192 6-48 Infotainment System Deleting a Paired Phone 4. Say the name of the phone to 2. Say Bluetooth . The system be deleted. If the phone name responds Bluetooth ready , 1. Press is unknown, use the List followed by a tone. command for a list of all paired For vehicles without a 3.
Page 193 Infotainment System 6-49 Using the Store Command 3. Say the complete phone number 5. Say a name tag for the phone to be stored at once with no number. The name tag is The store command allows a phone pauses. recorded and the system number to be stored without responds About to store...
Page 194 6-50 Infotainment System Using the Digit Store Command 3. Say the first digit to be stored. 5. Say a name tag for the phone The system will repeat back the number. The name tag is The digit store command allows a digit it heard followed by a tone.
Page 195 Infotainment System 6-51 Using the Directory Command Deleting Name Tags 2. Say Delete . The system responds Delete, please say The directory command lists all of The system uses the following the name tag , followed by the name tags stored by the system. commands to delete name tags: a tone.
Page 196 6-52 Infotainment System Using the Delete All Name Tags 2. Say Delete all name tags . The Using the Dial Command Command system responds You are about 1. Press to delete all name tags stored in The Delete All Name Tags your phone directory and your For vehicles without a command deletes all stored phone...
Page 197 Infotainment System 6-53 3. Say the entire number without Using the Digit Dial Command 3. Say the digits to be dialed one at pausing. a time. The system repeats back 1. Press the digit it heard followed by If the system recognizes a tone.
Page 198 6-54 Infotainment System Using the Call Command 3. Say the name tag of the person Using the Re dial Command to call. 1. Press 1. Press If the system recognizes For vehicles without a For vehicles without a the name tag it responds navigation system, the navigation system, the OK, calling, <name tag>...
Page 199 Infotainment System 6-55 Receiving a Call Three Way Calling Muting a Call When an incoming call is received, Three way calling must be During a call, all sounds from inside the audio system mutes and a ring supported on the Bluetooth phone the vehicle can be muted so that the tone is heard in the vehicle.
Page 200 6-56 Infotainment System Transferring a Call For vehicles without a navigation To access contacts stored in the cell phone: system, press during a call Audio can be transferred between with the audio on the cell phone, the the in vehicle Bluetooth system and 1.
Page 201 Infotainment System 6-57 If the system does not If the system does not Dual Tone Multi-Frequency recognize the number, it recognize the name tag, it (DTMF) Tones responds Dial Number, responds Dial <name tag>, The in vehicle Bluetooth system can please say yes or no? , please say yes or no? , send numbers and the numbers...
Page 202 6-58 Infotainment System Bluetooth (Navigation) The pairing process can be started Pairing a Phone by using the voice recognition 1. Press the CONFIG hard key For information about how to system or the controls on the repeatedly until the Phone menu navigate the menu system using infotainment system.
Page 203 Infotainment System 6-59 5. The system responds with phone name has been successfully paired after the pairing process is complete. Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1. Press the CONFIG hard key repeatedly until the Phone menu is shown or touch the Phone tab displayed on the screen.
Page 204 6-60 Infotainment System Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press the CONFIG hard key repeatedly until the Phone menu is shown or touch the Phone tab on the screen. 3. Select the Device List submenu. A list of all previously paired phones will be displayed.
Page 205 Infotainment System 6-61 3. Select the Device List 4. Select the phone to be deleted 5. Once a phone has been deleted, submenu. and then follow the on screen the only way to connect back to prompts to delete the device that phone is to pair the phone from the system.
Page 206 6-62 Infotainment System Pairing a Phone in the Device List In order to pair to another phone, the new phone in the Device List, make sure the phone you would like to pair is in the vehicle and available to be connected to the Bluetooth system before the process is started.
Page 207 Infotainment System 6-63 Accepting a Call Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on Press on the steering wheel the Bluetooth phone and enabled by control to answer the incoming call, the wireless service carrier to work. or touch the Answer option to answer the call.
Page 208 6-64 Infotainment System Conference Calling Ending a Call Conference and three way calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. To start a conference while in a current call: 1. Press the hard key on the faceplate until the Phone main screen is shown with the current...
Page 209 Infotainment System 6-65 Mute or UnMute a Call 1. Press the hard key. 2. Select the Mute call option to mute the call. 3. Select the Mute call option again to unmute the call. Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers during a call for Dial 1 or 2 , for phone number extensions, or voice mailboxes.
Page 210 6-66 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 211: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Automatic Climate Control this system. System ..... . 7-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System .
Page 212 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 213 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 214: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Sensors Dual Automatic Climate Control System The solar sensor located on top of The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with the instrument panel near the this system. windshield monitors the solar heat. The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature, fan speed, recirculation, and air delivery...
Page 215 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 216 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 217 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 218: 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 219 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/retailer if additional assistance is needed.
Page 220 7-10 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 221: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Starting and Operating Brakes New Vehicle Break-In ..8-17 Antilock Brake Operating Ignition Positions System (ABS) ....8-31 (Keyless Access) .
Page 222: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Always follow posted speed Fuel Driving Information limits or drive more slowly when Fuel ......8-48 conditions require.
Page 223: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Defensive Driving Drunk Driving Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor Defensive driving means always vehicle-related deaths involve WARNING expect the unexpected. The first alcohol. In most cases, these step in driving defensively is to wear deaths are the result of someone Drinking and then driving is very your safety belt, see Safety Belts on...
Page 224: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Medical research shows that Braking And, of course, actual stopping alcohol in a person's system can distances vary greatly with the See Brake System Warning Light make crash injuries worse, surface of the road, whether it is on page 4 19.
Page 225: Steering
Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the Speed Variable Assist Steering Steering Tips vehicle is being driven, brake The vehicle has a steering system It is important to take curves at a normally but do not pump the that varies the amount of effort reasonable speed.
Page 226: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Steering in Emergencies Off-Road Recovery There are times when steering can The vehicle's right wheels can drop be more effective than braking. For off the edge of a road onto the example, you come over a hill and shoulder while driving.
Page 227: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating Turn the steering wheel 8 to 13 cm Skidding Of course, traction is reduced when (3 to 5 inches), about one-eighth water, snow, ice, gravel, or other In a skid, a driver can lose control of turn, until the right front tire contacts material is on the road.
Page 228: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating Driving on Wet Roads Other Rainy Weather Tips WARNING (Continued) Besides slowing down, other wet Rain and wet roads can reduce weather driving tips include: vehicle traction and affect your Flowing or rushing water creates ability to stop and accelerate. strong forces.
Page 229: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating Stay in your own lane. Do not Other driving tips include: WARNING swing wide or cut across the Keep the vehicle well ventilated. center of the road. Drive at If you do not shift down, the speeds that let you stay in your Keep interior temperature cool.
Page 230 8-10 Driving and Operating Drive with caution, whatever the curve or an overpass can remain icy WARNING condition. Accelerate gently so when the surrounding roads are traction is not lost. Accelerating too clear. Avoid sudden steering Snow can trap engine exhaust quickly causes the wheels to spin maneuvers and braking while under the vehicle.
Page 231 Driving and Operating 8-11 To save fuel, run the engine for only WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine Fully open the air outlets on Snow can trap exhaust gases off and close the window most of or under the instrument under your vehicle.
Page 232: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
8-12 Driving and Operating If the Vehicle is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits it Out Slowly and cautiously spin the It is very important to know how Turn the steering wheel left and wheels to free the vehicle when much weight the vehicle can right to clear the area around the stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
Page 233 Driving and Operating 8-13 Tire and Loading Information number of occupant seating WARNING Label positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in Do not load the vehicle any kilograms and pounds. heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The Tire and Loading (GVWR), or either the Information label also shows...
Page 234 8-14 Driving and Operating Steps for Determining Correct the amount of available cargo important information on towing Load Limit and luggage load capacity a trailer, towing safety rules and is 650 lbs (1400 trailering tips. Locate the statement (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). The combined weight of occupants and cargo should Determine the combined...
Page 235 Driving and Operating 8-15 seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
Page 236 8-16 Driving and Operating The GVWR includes the weight WARNING (Continued) WARNING of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Never exceed Things you put inside the If you do, parts on the vehicle the GVWR for the vehicle, or the vehicle can strike and injure can break, and it can change Gross Axle Weight Rating...
Page 237: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 8-17 Starting and can be used. Vehicle speeds WARNING (Continued) above 110 km/h (68 mph) Operating should be limited to Do not leave an five minutes per use. unsecured child restraint New Vehicle Break-In Avoid making hard stops for in the vehicle.
Page 238: Ignition Positions
8-18 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions The transmitter must be in the If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the vehicle for the system to operate. ignition will return to ACC/ (Keyless Access) If the push-button start is not ACCESSORY and display the working, the vehicle may be near a message SHIFT TO PARK in the...
Page 239 Driving and Operating 8-19 ON/RUN/START: This position is Ignition Positions (Key To shift out of P (Park), turn the for driving and starting. With the ignition to ON/RUN and apply the Access) ignition off, and the brake pedal brake pedal. applied, pressing the button once A (LOCK/OFF): This is the only will place the ignition system in ON/...
Page 240: Retained Accessory
8-20 Driving and Operating C (ON/RUN): The ignition switch Retained Accessory Starting the Engine stays in this position when the Power (RAP) Move the shift lever to P (Park) or engine is running. This position can N (Neutral). The engine will not start be used to operate the electrical These vehicle accessories can be in any other position.
Page 241 Driving and Operating 8-21 Starting Procedure (Key Access) not start and the key is held in 2. If the engine does not start after START for many seconds, 5 10 seconds, especially in very 1. With your foot off the accelerator cranking will be stopped after cold weather (below 18°C or pedal, turn the ignition key to...
Page 242 8-22 Driving and Operating Starting Procedure If the battery in the keyless be stopped after 15 seconds to (Keyless Access) access transmitter needs prevent cranking motor damage. replacing, the DIC displays To prevent gear damage, this 1. If the vehicle has the keyless REPLACE BATTERY IN system also prevents cranking if access system, the transmitter...
Page 243: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 8-23 Wait at least 15 seconds To Use The Engine Coolant WARNING between each try, to allow the Heater cranking motor to cool down. Plugging the cord into an 1. Turn off the engine. When the engine starts, let go of ungrounded outlet could cause an the key or button, and the 2.
Page 244: Shifting Into Park
8-24 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park Leaving the Vehicle With the See if you can move the shift lever away from P (Park) without first Engine Running pulling it toward you. If you can, it WARNING means that the shift lever was not WARNING fully locked into P (Park).
Page 245: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 8-25 Shifting Out of Park If the vehicle has an uncharged 4. Press the shift lever button battery or a battery with low voltage, 5. Then, move the shift lever into Automatic Transmission try charging or jump starting the the desired gear.
Page 246: Engine Exhaust
8-26 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) While Parked WARNING The vehicle s exhaust system It is better not to park with the has been modified, damaged engine running. But if you ever have Engine exhaust contains Carbon or improperly repaired.
Page 247: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating 8-27 Automatic WARNING WARNING Transmission It can be dangerous to get out of It is dangerous to get out of the The automatic transmission has a the vehicle if the automatic vehicle if the shift lever is not fully shift lever located on the console transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake...
Page 248 8-28 Driving and Operating The regular brake must be fully To rock the vehicle back and forth to Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or applied first and then the shift lever get out of snow, ice or sand without N (Neutral) with the engine button pressed before shifting from damaging the transmission, see If...
Page 249: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 8-29 Notice: If the vehicle seems to Manual Mode shift automatically, but chassis accelerate slowly or not shift tuning is modified. See Selective Driver Shift Control (DSC) gears when you go faster, and Ride Control on page 8 36. you continue to drive the vehicle If you move the shift lever Notice: If you drive the vehicle at...
Page 250: Drive Systems
8-30 Driving and Operating The transmission will only allow Drive Systems you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine All-Wheel Drive Revolutions Per Minute (RPM). The transmission will not automatically With this feature, engine power is shift to the next lower gear if the always sent to all four wheels.
Page 251: Antilock Brake
Driving and Operating 8-31 Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it there will not be enough time to becomes necessary to slam on the apply the brakes if that vehicle brakes and continue braking to suddenly slows or stops. Always Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a leave enough room up ahead to...
Page 252: Parking Brake
8-32 Driving and Operating Parking Brake There are also three Driver If the EPB is applied while the Information Center (DIC) messages. vehicle is in motion, a chime will See Brake System Messages on sound, and the DIC message page 4 33 for more information. In RELEASE PARK BRAKE SWITCH case of insufficient electrical power, will be displayed.
Page 253 Driving and Operating 8-33 If the park brake warning light is on, EPB Release Notice: Driving with the parking the EPB has detected an error in brake on can overheat the brake To release the EPB, place the another system and is operating system and cause premature ignition in the ON/RUN position, with reduced functionality.
Page 254: Brake Assist
8-34 Driving and Operating Brake Assist Ride Control Systems This vehicle has a brake assist Traction Control feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle System (TCS) speed in emergency driving The vehicle has a traction control conditions.
Page 255: Electronic Stability
Driving and Operating 8-35 Notice: Do not repeatedly brake Driving on page 8 9 for Electronic Stability or accelerate heavily when TCS is information on using TCS when Control (ESC) off. The vehicle's driveline could driving in snowy or icy conditions. be damaged.
Page 256: Limited-Slip Differential
8-36 Driving and Operating This also occurs when traction Limited-Slip Differential control is activated. A noise might Vehicles with a limited-slip be heard or vibration might be felt in differential can give more traction on the brake pedal. This is normal. snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel.
Page 257: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating 8-37 TOUR: Use for normal city and Cruise Control WARNING highway driving. This setting With cruise control, the vehicle can provides a smooth, soft ride. Cruise control can be dangerous maintain a speed of about 40 km/h SPORT: Use where road conditions where you cannot drive safely at (25 mph) or more without keeping...
Page 258 8-38 Driving and Operating Setting Cruise Control 3. Move the thumbwheel down (On/Off): Press to turn the toward SET/ and release it. cruise control system on and off. The desired set speed briefly WARNING An indicator light will turn on or off in appears in the instrument panel the instrument panel cluster.
Page 259 Driving and Operating 8-39 To slow down in very small Increasing Speed While Using Ending Cruise Control amounts, move the thumbwheel Cruise Control There are three ways to disengage toward SET/ briefly and then If the cruise control system is the cruise control: release it.
Page 260: Object Detection Systems
8-40 Driving and Operating Object Detection How the System Works WARNING Systems URPA comes on automatically when 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 261 Driving and Operating 8-41 An object was hanging out of the Turning the System On and Off When the System Does Not trunk during the last drive cycle. Seem to Work Properly The URPA system can be turned on Once the object is removed, and off using the park assist button SERVICE PARK ASSIST: If this URPA will return to normal...
Page 262: Side Blind Zone
8-42 Driving and Operating Side Blind Zone SBZA Detection Zones WARNING (Continued) Alert (SBZA) The SBZA sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from Failure to use proper care when The vehicle may have a Side Blind both sides of the vehicle, changing lanes may result in Zone Alert (SBZA) system.
Page 263 Driving and Operating 8-43 How the System Works SBZA displays do not come on When the System Does Not Seem while the vehicle is approaching or To Work Properly passing other vehicles. At speeds Occasional missed alerts can occur greater than 32 km/h (20 mph), under normal circumstances and will SBZA displays may come on when increase in wet conditions.
Page 264 8-44 Driving and Operating SBZA does not operate when the When SBZA is disabled for any SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS. left or right corners of the rear reason other than the driver turning UNAVAILABLE: This message bumper are covered with mud, dirt, it off, the driver will not be able to indicates that the SBZA system is snow, ice, slush, or in heavy...
Page 265: Rear Vision
Driving and Operating 8-45 FCC Information WARNING WARNING (Continued) See Radio Frequency Statement on page 12 17 for FCC information. The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) Even though the vehicle has the system does not replace driver RVC system, always check Rear Vision vision.
Page 266 8-46 Driving and Operating Turning the Rear Vision Camera Symbols To turn the symbols on or off: System On or Off The navigation system may have a 1. Shift into P (Park). To turn the RVC system on or off: feature that lets the driver view 2.
Page 267 Driving and Operating 8-47 3. Select Display Rear Vision Camera Location 4. Select Rear Camera Options. 5. Select Guidelines. When a check mark appears next to the Guidelines option, guidelines will appear. Rear Vision Camera Error Messages Service Rear Vision Camera System: This message can display when the system is not receiving information it requires from other...
Page 268 8-48 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Fuel Seem To Work Properly Use of the recommended fuel is an The RVC system may not work important part of the proper properly or display a clear image if: maintenance of this vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain The RVC is turned off.
Page 269: Recommended Fuel
Driving and Operating 8-49 The 8th digit of the Vehicle If the vehicle has the 3.6L V6 engine Gasoline Specifications Identification Number (VIN) shows (VIN Code V), use premium At a minimum, gasoline should the code letter or number that unleaded gasoline with a posted meet ASTM specification identifies the vehicle's engine.
Page 270: California Fuel
8-50 Driving and Operating California Fuel Fuels in Foreign Fuel Additives Requirements Countries To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now If the vehicle is certified to meet If you plan on driving in another required to contain additives that California Emissions Standards, it is country outside the United States or help prevent engine and fuel system...
Page 271 Driving and Operating 8-51 For customers who do not use TOP However, E85 (85% ethanol) and Some gasolines that are not TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, other fuels containing more than reformulated for low one bottle of GM Fuel System 10% ethanol must not be used in emissions can contain an Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel vehicles that were not designed for...
Page 272: Filling The Tank
8-52 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank The tethered fuel cap is behind Do not top off or overfill the tank and the fuel door on the vehicle's wait a few seconds before removing passenger side. Turn the fuel cap the nozzle.
Page 273: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 8-53 Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact Information WARNING with the inside of the fill opening before operating the Only use towing equipment that has Never fill a portable fuel container nozzle.
Page 274 8-54 Driving and Operating For information on towing a disabled The following information has WARNING (Continued) vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on important trailering tips and rules for page 9 81. For information on your safety and that of your Pull a trailer only if all the steps in towing the vehicle behind another passengers.
Page 275 Driving and Operating 8-55 Do not use the Fuel Saver Mode During the trip, check regularly to be Passing when towing. sure that the load is secure, and the More passing distance is needed lamps and trailer brakes are working Obey speed limit restrictions.
Page 276 8-56 Driving and Operating Making Turns When towing a trailer, the arrows on When towing at high altitude on the instrument panel flash for turns steep uphill grades, engine coolant Notice: Making very sharp turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are boils at a lower temperature than at while trailering could cause the burned out.
Page 277 Driving and Operating 8-57 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 278: Trailer Towing (2.4L L4 Engine)
8-58 Driving and Operating Trailer Towing It depends on how the rig is used. Weight of the Trailer Tongue For example, speed, altitude, road (2.4L L4 Engine) The tongue load (A) of any trailer is grades, outside temperature and an important weight to measure how much the vehicle is used to pull Vehicles with a four cylinder engine because it affects the total gross...
Page 279: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 8-59 Will any holes be made in the Total Weight on Your body of the vehicle when the Vehicle's Tires trailer hitch is installed? If there Be sure the vehicle's tires are are, seal the holes when the inflated to the upper limit for cold hitch is removed.
Page 280: Conversions And Add-Ons
8-60 Driving and Operating Trailer Brakes Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle battery, even if the vehicle is Does the trailer have its own Add-Ons not operating. brakes? Be sure to read and follow The vehicle has an airbag system. the instructions for the trailer brakes Add-On Electrical Before attempting to add anything...
Page 281 Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..9-15 Bulb Replacement Cooling System ....9-17 Bulb Replacement ... 9-34 Engine Coolant .
Page 282 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Wheel Alignment and Tire General Information Balance ....9-68 Tires ......9-48 For service and parts needs, visit Wheel Replacement .
Page 283: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care California Proposition California Perchlorate Accessories and 65 Warning Materials Requirements Modifications Most motor vehicles, including this Certain types of automotive Adding non dealer/non retailer one, contain and/or emit chemicals applications, such as airbag accessories to the vehicle can affect known to the State of California to initiators, seat belt pretensioners, vehicle performance and safety,...
Page 284: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle Care GM Accessories are designed to Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service complement and function with other work, use the proper service systems on the vehicle. Your GM manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own dealer/retailer can accessorize the about how to service the vehicle Service Work...
Page 285: Hood
Vehicle Care Hood To open the hood, do the following: 2. Push the secondary hood release lever, located under the center of the hood above the grille, to the right to disengage it. 1. Pull the interior hood release 3. Lift the hood. handle located to the left of the steering column below the Before closing the hood, make sure...
Page 286: Engine Compartment
Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.4 L L4 Engine...
Page 287 Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on G. Power Steering Reservoir and page 9 15. Cap. See Power Steering Fluid on page 9 23. B. Engine Cover. H. Engine Coolant Reservoir and C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Pressure Cap. See Engine Oil on page 9 11.
Page 288 Vehicle Care 3.0 L V6 Engine...
Page 289 Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on G. Brake Master Cylinder page 9 15. Reservoir. See Brakes on page 9 25. B. Power Steering Reservoir and Cap. See Power Steering Fluid H. Engine Coolant Reservoir and on page 9 23. Pressure Cap.
Page 290 9-10 Vehicle Care 3.6 L V6 Engine...
Page 291: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 9-11 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on G. Brake Master Cylinder Engine Oil page 9 15. Reservoir. See Brakes on Checking Engine Oil page 9 25. B. Power Steering Reservoir and It is a good idea to check the engine Cap.
Page 292 9-12 Vehicle Care American Petroleum Institute When to Add Engine Oil (API) starburst symbol See Engine Compartment Overview on page 9 6 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. If the oil is below the cross-hatched Oils meeting these requirements area at the tip of the dipstick, Add enough oil to put the level should have the starburst...
Page 293: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 9-13 Cold Temperature Operation Engine Oil Life System as possible within the next 1 000 km (600 miles). It is possible that, If in an area of extreme cold, where When to Change Engine Oil if driving under the best conditions, the temperature falls below 29°C the oil life system might not indicate This vehicle has a computer system...
Page 294: Automatic Transmission
9-14 Vehicle Care How to Reset the Engine Oil What to Do with Used Oil Automatic Transmission Life System Fluid Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for Reset the system whenever the How to Check Automatic your skin and could even cause engine oil is changed so that the Transmission Fluid...
Page 295: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care 9-15 There is a special procedure for Engine Air Cleaner/Filter How to Inspect the Engine Air checking and changing the Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/filter is transmission fluid. Because this To inspect the air cleaner/filter, located in the engine compartment procedure is difficult, you should remove the filter from the vehicle on the driver's side of the vehicle.
Page 296 9-16 Vehicle Care 2. Lift the filter cover housing away 3.0 L V6 Engine shown, 5. Lower the filter cover housing from the engine. 3.6 L V6 Engine similar toward the engine. 3. Pull out the filter. 6. Install the screws to the top of the housing to lock the cover in 4.
Page 297: Cooling System
Vehicle Care 9-17 Cooling System 3.0 L V6 Engine shown, WARNING 3.6 L V6 Engine similar The cooling system allows the Heater and radiator hoses, and engine to maintain the correct other engine parts, can be very working temperature. hot. Do not touch them. If you do, When it is safe to lift the hood: you can be burned.
Page 298: Engine Coolant
9-18 Vehicle Care Engine Coolant What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, ® drinkable water and DEX-COOL The cooling system in the vehicle is coolant. If using this mixture, WARNING ® filled with DEX-COOL engine nothing else needs to be added. coolant.
Page 299 Vehicle Care 9-19 Checking Coolant If no coolant is visible in the surge Notice: This vehicle has a tank, add coolant as follows: specific coolant fill procedure. The vehicle must be on a level Failure to follow this procedure surface when checking the coolant How to Add Coolant to the could cause the engine to level.
Page 300 9-20 Vehicle Care WARNING Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you The coolant surge tank pressure turn the surge tank pressure cap can be removed when the even a little they can cooling system, including the surge...
Page 301: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 9-21 4. With the coolant surge tank cap Engine Overheating If you do decide to lift the hood, off, start the engine and let it run make sure the vehicle is parked on The vehicle has several indicators until the upper radiator hose a level surface.
Page 302 9-22 Vehicle Care If Steam Is Coming From The If the overheat warning displays with If the temperature overheat gauge no sign of steam: is no longer in the overheat zone or Engine Compartment an overheat warning no longer 1. Turn the air conditioning off. See Overheated Engine Protection displays, the vehicle can be driven.
Page 303: Overheated Engine Protection
Vehicle Care 9-23 Overheated Engine Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Protection Operating Mode Check the level after the vehicle has been driven for at least This emergency operating mode twenty minutes so the fluid is warm. allows the vehicle to be driven To check the power steering fluid: to a safe place in an emergency...
Page 304: Washer Fluid
9-24 Vehicle Care Washer Fluid Notice: When using concentrated What to Use washer fluid, follow the When windshield washer fluid manufacturer's instructions is needed, be sure to read the for adding water. manufacturer instructions before Do not mix water with use.
Page 305: Brakes
Vehicle Care 9-25 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 306: Brake Fluid
9-26 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 307: Battery
Vehicle Care 9-27 What to Add Notice: Battery Use only new DOT 3 brake Using the wrong fluid Refer to the replacement number on fluid from a sealed container. can badly damage brake the original battery label when a See Recommended Fluids and hydraulic system parts.
Page 308: Starter Switch Check
9-28 Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage Starter Switch Check 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on WARNING WARNING page 8 32. Batteries have acid that can burn When you are doing this Do not use the accelerator you and gas that can explode.
Page 309: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System
Vehicle Care 9-29 Automatic Transmission 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. Ignition Transmission See Parking Brake on Shift Lock Control Lock Check page 8 32. System Check While parked, and with the parking Be ready to apply the regular brake set, try to turn the ignition to brake immediately if the vehicle LOCK/OFF in each shift lever WARNING...
Page 310: Park Brake And P (Park)
9-30 Vehicle Care Park Brake and P (Park) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Wiper Blade Replacement vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Mechanism Check Windshield wiper blades should be your foot on the regular brake, set inspected for wear and cracking. the parking brake.
Page 311: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care 9-31 To replace the windshield wiper 3. With the latch open, pull the Headlamp Aiming blade: wiper blade down towards the The headlamp aiming system has windshield far enough to release 1. Pull the windshield wiper been preset at the factory. it from the J-hooked end of the assembly away from the wiper arm.
Page 312 9-32 Vehicle Care The vehicle should be placed so Headlamp aiming is done with the it is perpendicular to the wall or vehicle's low-beam headlamps. other flat surface. The high-beam headlamps will be correctly aimed if the low-beam The vehicle should not have any headlamps are aimed properly.
Page 313 Vehicle Care 9-33 5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) on the wall the width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in Step 4. 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.
Page 314: Bulb Replacement
9-34 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 9 39. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer/retailer. Halogen Bulbs WARNING Up-Level 9. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the Halogen bulbs have pressurized 7.
Page 315: High Intensity Discharge (Hid)
Vehicle Care 9-35 High Intensity Discharge Headlamps, Front Turn (HID) Lighting Signal and Parking Lamps WARNING Base Headlamp Assembly The low beam high intensity The base model vehicle has a discharge lighting system halogen high-beam headlamp, a operates at a very high voltage. low-beam/Daytime Running Lamp If you try to service any of the (DRL) headlamp and a turn signal/...
Page 316 9-36 Vehicle Care 3. Remove the bulb socket from Up Level Headlamp Assembly the headlamp by turning The up level model vehicle has a counterclockwise a quarter turn. high intensity discharge (HID) high/ 4. Remove the bulb from the low beam, a dedicated DRL and a socket.
Page 317: Fog Lamps
Vehicle Care 9-37 Fog Lamps 3. Remove the old bulb from the Taillamps, Turn Signal, bulb socket and push the new Stoplamps, and Back-Up To replace one of these bulbs: bulb straight into the bulb socket Lamps until it connects. 4.
Page 318: License Plate Lamp
9-38 Vehicle Care 4. Pull out the taillamp assembly 7. Push the new bulb straight into License Plate Lamp and disconnect the wiring the bulb socket until it clicks. The licence plate lamps for this harness. 8. Turn the bulb socket clockwise vehicle are on the trunk lid.
Page 319: Replacement Bulbs
Vehicle Care 9-39 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. 6. Move the lamp assembly into Back-Up Lamp W16W the trunk lid engaging the clip Daytime Running side first.
Page 320: Electrical System
9-40 Vehicle Care Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers An electrical overload may cause Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the Overload protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right away...
Page 321: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Vehicle Care 9-41 Engine Compartment Fuse Block To remove the fuse block cover, squeeze the three retaining clips on Engine Compartment Fuse Block the cover and lift it straight up. Notice: Spilling liquid on any J-Case Usage J-Case Usage electrical components on the Fuses Fuses vehicle may damage it.
Page 322 9-42 Vehicle Care J-Case Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Fuses Ignition Coils Odd Heated Seat Electric Park Brake Engine Control Antilock Brake Rear Window Module System Valves Defogger Amplifier Post Catalytic Brake Converter Oxygen AFL Ignition Vacuum Pump Sensor Heater Right High Beam Cooling Fan K2...
Page 323 Vehicle Care 9-43 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Relays Usage Left High Intensity Windshield Washer Cooling Fan Discharge Heated Mirror Run / Crank Headlamp Canister Vent Rear Window Horn Defogger AFL Battery Cluster Ignition Theft Deterrent Horn Micro Usage Inside Rearview Relays...
Page 324: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
9-44 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Press in on the sides of the door to release it from the instrument panel. Block Pull the door toward you to release The instrument panel fuse block is it from the hinge. located in the instrument panel, on the driver side of the vehicle.
Page 325 Vehicle Care 9-45 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Steering Wheel Front Heater Instrument Panel Controls Backlight Ventilation Air Cluster Conditioning/Blower Body Control Discrete Logic Module 7 Passenger Seat Ignition Switch Body Control Driver Seat Body Control Module 5 Module 3 Diagnostic Link Radio Connector...
Page 326: Rear Compartment Fuse Block
9-46 Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is located on the left side of the trunk behind a cover. Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Not Used Not Used Heated Steering Not Used Wheel Not Used Not Used...
Page 327 Vehicle Care 9-47 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage J Case Usage Fuses Side Blind Zone, Not Used Ultrasonic Rear Park Not Used Not Used Assist Not Used Electronic Not Used Suspension Control Not Used PEPS Rear Seat PEPS Not Used Infotainment Not Used Rear Sunshade,...
Page 328: Wheels And Tires
9-48 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Winter Tires WARNING (Continued) If you expect to drive on snow or ice Tires Underinflated tires pose the covered roads often, you may want same danger as overloaded to get winter tires for your vehicle. Your new vehicle comes with tires.
Page 329: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Vehicle Care 9-49 See your dealer/retailer for details Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the regarding winter tire availability and Tire Size illustration later in this Useful information about a tire is proper tire selection. Also, see section for more detail. molded into its sidewall.
Page 330 9-50 Vehicle Care (D) Tire Identification Number (G) Maximum Cold Inflation (B) Temporary Use Only (TIN) The letters and numbers Load Limit Maximum load compact spare tire or temporary following the DOT (Department that can be carried and the use tire has a tread life of of Transportation) code is maximum pressure needed to approximately 5 000 km...
Page 331: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 9-51 (C) Tire Identification Number (F) Tire Size A combination of Tire Designations (TIN) The letters and numbers letters and numbers define a Tire Size following the DOT (Department tire's width, height, aspect ratio, of Transportation) code is construction type, and service The following illustration shows the Tire Identification Number...
Page 332: Tire Terminology And Definitions
9-52 Vehicle Care (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit (F) Service Description These Accessory Weight This number that indicates the tire characters represent the load means the combined weight height to width measurements. index and speed rating of the of optional accessories. For example, if the tire size tire.
Page 333 Vehicle Care 9-53 Bead The tire bead contains Curb Weight The weight of a GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight steel wires wrapped by steel motor vehicle with standard and Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits cords that hold the tire onto optional equipment including the on page 8 12 .
Page 334 9-54 Vehicle Care Light Truck (LT Metric) Tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle manufacturer, brand, and/or tire used on light duty trucks and Weight The sum of curb model name molding that is some multipurpose passenger weight, accessory weight, higher or deeper than the same vehicles.
Page 335 Vehicle Care 9-55 A metal support for a tire Treadwear Indicators Narrow Vehicle Capacity Weight and upon which the tire beads bands, sometimes called wear The number of designated are seated. bars, that show across the seating positions multiplied by tread of a tire when only 1.6 mm 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated Sidewall...
Page 336: Tire Pressure
9-56 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure If your tires have too much air For additional information (over inflation), you can get regarding how much weight Tires need the correct amount the following: your vehicle can carry, and an of air pressure to operate example of the Tire and Loading Unusual wear effectively.
Page 337: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 9-57 How to Check If the cold tire inflation pressure Tire Pressure Monitor matches the recommended System Use a good quality pocket-type pressure on the Tire and gauge to check tire pressure. The Tire Pressure Monitor System Loading Information label, no You cannot tell if your tires are (TPMS) uses radio and sensor further adjustment is necessary.
Page 338 9-58 Vehicle Care As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been Always check the TPMS malfunction vehicle has been equipped with a equipped with a TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tire pressure monitoring system indicator to indicate when the tires or wheels on your vehicle to (TPMS) that illuminates a low...
Page 339: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 9-59 Tire Pressure Monitor inflate the tires to the recommended A Tire and Loading Information pressure shown on the tire loading label, attached to your vehicle, Operation information label. See Vehicle Load shows the size of your vehicle's Limits on page 8 12.
Page 340 9-60 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching Replacement tires or wheels do TPMS Malfunction Light and process was started but not not match your vehicle's original Message completed or not completed equipment tires or wheels. Tires The TPMS will not function properly successfully after rotating the and wheels other than those if one or more of the TPMS sensors...
Page 341 Vehicle Care 9-61 TPMS Sensor Matching You have two minutes to match A message asking if you are the first tire/wheel position, and sure you want to begin this Process five minutes overall to match all process should appear. Each TPMS sensor has a unique four tire/wheel positions.
Page 342: Tire Inspection
9-62 Vehicle Care 9. Proceed to the passenger side Tire Inspection Any time you notice unusual front tire, and repeat the wear, rotate the tires as soon We recommend that you procedure in Step 8. as possible and check wheel regularly inspect your vehicle's alignment.
Page 343: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care 9-63 After the tires have been When It Is Time for New WARNING rotated, adjust the front and rear Tires inflation pressures as shown on Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Various factors, such as the Tire and Loading Information parts to which it is fastened, can maintenance, temperatures, driving...
Page 344: Buying New Tires
9-64 Vehicle Care The vehicle needs new tires if any The rubber in tires degrades over Buying New Tires of the following statements are true: time. This is also true for the spare GM has developed and matched tire, if the vehicle has one, even You can see the indicators at specific tires for your vehicle.
Page 345 Vehicle Care 9-65 GM's exclusive TPC Spec See Tire Inspection on page 9 62 WARNING system considers over a dozen and Tire Rotation on page 9 62 critical specifications that impact for information on proper tire If you use bias-ply tires on the the overall performance of your rotation.
Page 346: Different Size Tires And Wheels
9-66 Vehicle Care Vehicles that have a tire Different Size Tires and WARNING pressure monitoring system Wheels could give an inaccurate If you add different sized If you add wheels or tires that are a low pressure warning if non TPC wheels, your vehicle may not different size than your original Spec rated tires are installed...
Page 347: Uniform Tire Quality
Vehicle Care 9-67 Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) system does Treadwear not apply to deep tread, Grading The treadwear grade is a winter-type snow tires, comparative rating based on the Quality grades can be found space-saver, or temporary use wear rate of the tire when tested where applicable on the tire spare tires, tires with nominal under controlled conditions on...
Page 348: Wheel Alignment And Tire
9-68 Vehicle Care Traction AA, A, B, C Temperature A, B, C properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, The temperature grades are A The traction grades, from underinflation, or excessive highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, (the highest), B, and C, loading, either separately or in and C.
Page 349: Wheel Replacement
Vehicle Care 9-69 Wheel Replacement Used Replacement Wheels WARNING Replace any wheel that is bent, WARNING Using the wrong replacement cracked, or badly rusted or wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming Putting a used wheel on the nuts on your vehicle can be loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and vehicle is dangerous.
Page 350: Tire Chains
9-70 Vehicle Care Tire Chains A rear blowout, particularly on a WARNING (Continued) curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction WARNING vehicle's wheels. If you do find you would use in a skid. In any rear traction devices that will fit, install blowout remove your foot from the Do not use tire chains.
Page 351 Vehicle Care 9-71 If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire WARNING (Continued) and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard 3. Turn off the engine and do warning flashers. See Hazard not restart while the vehicle Warning Flashers on page 5 3.
Page 352: Tire Changing
9-72 Vehicle Care Tire Changing 4. Place the spare tire next to the Store the wheel cover in the tire being changed. trunk until you have the flat tire Removing the Spare Tire and repaired or replaced. 5. The jack and tools are stored Tools below the spare tire.
Page 353 Vehicle Care 9-73 WARNING Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
Page 354 9-74 Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) 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 9 70. 6.
Page 355 Vehicle Care 9-75 WARNING WARNING (Continued) Never use oil or grease on bolts to the proper torque specification or nuts because the nuts might after replacing. Follow the torque come loose. The vehicle's wheel specification supplied by the could fall off, causing a crash. aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel 11.
Page 356: Compact Spare Tire
9-76 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire The compact spare is for temporary If this vehicle has a compact spare use only. Replace the compact tire it was fully inflated when the and Tools spare tire with a full-size tire as vehicle was new, however, it can soon as you can.
Page 357: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 9-77 Notice: When the compact spare Jump Starting Trying to start the vehicle by is installed, do not take the pushing or pulling it will not If the battery has run down, try to vehicle through an automatic work, and it could damage the use another vehicle and some car wash with guide rails.
Page 358 9-78 Vehicle Care Notice: If you leave the radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the warranty. Always turn off the radio and other accessories when jump starting the vehicle.
Page 359 Vehicle Care 9-79 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 cause battery gas to explode.
Page 360 9-80 Vehicle Care 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 361: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 9-81 Towing Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle Towing towing: Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing means What is the towing capacity towing the vehicle behind another To avoid damage, the disabled of the towing vehicle? vehicle such as behind a...
Page 362 9-82 Vehicle Care 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 tow...
Page 363 Vehicle Care 9-83 Dolly Towing From the Front Use the following procedure to dolly Dolly Towing From the Rear tow the vehicle from the front: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly.
Page 364: Appearance Care
9-84 Vehicle Care Appearance Care Notice: Machine compounding or Protecting Exterior Bright Metal aggressive polishing on a Parts basecoat/clearcoat paint finish Exterior Care Bright metal parts should be may damage it. Use only cleaned regularly to keep their non-abrasive waxes and polishes Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ luster.
Page 365 Vehicle Care 9-85 Washing the Vehicle Do not use cleaning agents that are Dry the finish with a soft, clean petroleum based or that contain chamois or an all-cotton towel to To preserve the vehicle's finish, acid or abrasives, as they can avoid surface scratches and water keep it clean by washing it often.
Page 366 9-86 Vehicle Care Weatherstrips Notice: Chrome wheels and other The surface of these wheels is chrome trim may be damaged if similar to the painted surface of the Silicone grease on weatherstrips will the vehicle is not washed after vehicle. Do not use strong soaps, make them last longer, seal better, driving on roads that have been chemicals, abrasive polishes,...
Page 367 Vehicle Care 9-87 Notice: Driving the vehicle Windshield and Wiper Blades Tires through an automatic car wash Clean the outside of the windshield Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to that has silicone carbide tire with glass cleaner. clean the tires. cleaning brushes, could damage Clean the rubber blades using a lint Notice: Using petroleum-based...
Page 368: Interior Care
9-88 Vehicle Care Finish Damage At least every spring, flush these Interior Care materials from the underbody with Any stone chips, fractures or deep The vehicle's interior will continue to plain water. Clean any areas where scratches in the finish should be look its best if it is cleaned often.
Page 369 Vehicle Care 9-89 Never apply heavy pressure or Your dealer/retailer has products for Cleaners can contain solvents that rub aggressively with a cleaning cleaning the vehicle's interior. When can become concentrated in the cloth. Use of heavy pressure can cleaning the vehicle's interior, only vehicle's interior.
Page 370 9-90 Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet To clean: If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft lifter may be necessary. Test a small cloth with water or club soda. brush attachment to remove dust hidden area for colorfastness before and loose dirt.
Page 371 Vehicle Care 9-91 Leather Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Some commercial products may increase gloss on the instrument Other Plastic Surfaces To remove dust, a soft cloth panel. The increase in gloss may dampened with water can be used. To remove dust, a soft cloth cause annoying reflections in the If a more thorough cleaning is dampened with water can be...
Page 372 9-92 Vehicle Care NOTES...
Page 373: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 10-1 Service and General Information Please read the information under Scheduled Maintenance. To keep Maintenance Maintenance the vehicle in good condition, see intervals, checks, inspections, your dealer/retailer. recommended fluids, and The maintenance schedule is for lubricants are necessary to General Information vehicles that: keep this vehicle in good working...
Page 374: Scheduled Maintenance
10-2 Service and Maintenance technicians, uses genuine GM Scheduled WARNING replacement parts, as well as, up to Maintenance date tools and equipment to ensure Performing maintenance work can fast and accurate diagnostics. be dangerous. Some jobs can When the Change Engine Oil The proper replacement parts, cause serious injury.
Page 375 Service and Maintenance 10-3 Engine air cleaner filter If the engine oil life system is reset Maintenance inspection (vehicles driven accidentally, service the vehicle Change engine oil and filter. in dusty conditions only). within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since See Engine Oil on page 9 11. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on the last service.
Page 376 10-4 Service and Maintenance Windshield wiper blade Restraint system component Additional Required Services inspection for wear, cracking, check. See Safety System At Each Fuel Stop or contamination and windshield Check on page 2 24. and wiper blade cleaning, Engine oil level check. Automatic transmission fluid if contaminated.
Page 377 Service and Maintenance 10-5 Once a Year First Engine Oil Change After First Engine Oil Change After Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles See Starter Switch Check on Fuel system inspection for Automatic transmission fluid page 9 28. damage or leaks.
Page 378 10-6 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Service Maintenance Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. Engine coolant level check. Windshield washer fluid level check. Tire inflation pressures check. Tire wear inspection. Rotate tires. Fluids visual leak check. Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles driven in dusty conditions only). Brake system inspection.
Page 379: Lubricants, And Parts
Service and Maintenance 10-7 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst Engine Oil symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for the vehicle's engine, see Engine Oil on page 9 11.
Page 380 10-8 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, in Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Release Pawl...
Page 381: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 10-9 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your retailer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 55560894 A3128C Engine Oil Filter 2.4L L4 Engine 12605566 PF457G 3.0L V6 Engine...
Page 382: Maintenance Records
10-10 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 383 Service and Maintenance 10-11 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 384 10-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 385: Technical Data
Technical Data 11-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN Vehicle Identification is the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....11-1 parts.
Page 386: Vehicle Data
11-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.4L L4 Engine 7.1 L 7.5 qt...
Page 387 Technical Data 11-3 Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid* (Drain and Refill) 2.4L L4 Engine, 6 Speed Automatic 8.0 L 8.5 qt 3.0L V6 Engine, All Wheel Drive, 6 Speed Automatic 9.0 L 9.5 qt 3.0L V6 Engine, Front Wheel Drive, 6 Speed Automatic 9.0 L 9.5 qt 3.6L V6 Engine, 6 Speed Automatic...
Page 388: Engine Drive Belt Routing
11-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.4L L4 Engine 3.0L, 3.6L V6 Engines (Hydraulic Power Steering) 2.4L L4 Engine (Electric Power Steering)
Page 389: Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....12-1 Buick. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 12-15...
Page 390 12-2 Customer Information STEP TWO : If after contacting a When contacting Buick, please case will generally be heard within member of dealership management, remember that your concern will 40 days. If you do not agree with the it appears your concern cannot be...
Page 391: Customer Assistance Offices
General Motors of Canada General Motors Customer However, if a customer wishes to Limited wants you to be aware Communication Centre, write or e-mail Buick, the letter of its participation in a no-charge 1-800-263-3777 (English), should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration program.
Page 392: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Telephone devices (TTYs)) 01-800-508-0000 Online service and maintenance Roadside Assistance: Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0 800 records 1-800-268-6800 Find Buick dealers for service Customer Assistance for Overseas Customer nationwide Text Telephone (TTY) Assistance Exclusive privileges and offers...
Page 393: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Here are a few of the valuable GM Mobility tools and services you will have Reimbursement Program Buick www.buick.com access to: Buick Merchandise My Showroom: Find and save www.buickmerchandise.com information on vehicles and Help Center www.buick.com/ current offers in your area.
Page 394: Program
Model, year, color, and license the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. plate number of the vehicle For Canadian purchased vehicles, Buick and General Motors of call 1-800-268-6800. Canada Limited reserve the right to Odometer reading, Vehicle make any changes or discontinue...
Page 395 Road or Highway: Tow to Impound towing caused by most scenic route. There is a the nearest Buick dealer for violation of any laws. six request limit per year. warranty service, or if the vehicle Additional travel information Legal fines.
Page 396: Program
12-8 Customer Information Trip Interruption Benefits and Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Assistance: Must be over Appointments Program 250 kilometres from where your trip was started to When your vehicle requires To enhance your ownership qualify. General Motors of warranty service, contact your experience, we and our participating Canada Limited requires dealer/retailer and request an...
Page 397 Customer Information 12-9 Transportation Options Public Transportation or Fuel Courtesy Rental Vehicle Reimbursement Your dealer may arrange to Warranty service can generally If your vehicle requires overnight provide you with a courtesy be completed while you wait. warranty repairs, and public rental vehicle or reimburse you However, if you are unable to transportation is used instead of the...
Page 398: Collision Damage Repair
12-10 Customer Information Additional Program Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. Information If your vehicle is involved in These parts are typically removed All program options, such as shuttle a collision and it is damaged, from vehicles that were total losses service, may not be available at have the damage repaired by a...
Page 399 Customer Information 12-11 Aftermarket collision parts are Repair Facility Many insurance policies provide also available. These are made reduced protection to your GM We recommend that you choose a by companies other than GM and vehicle by limiting compensation collision repair facility that meets may not have been tested for your for damage repairs by using your needs before you ever need...
Page 400 12-12 Customer Information If a Crash Occurs Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process Driver's name, address, phone If there has been an injury, call number emergency services for help. Do not In the event that your vehicle leave the scene of a crash until all requires damage repairs, GM Driver's license number...
Page 401: Service Publications Ordering Information
Customer Information 12-13 your insurance company may Service Publications Owner Information initially value the repair using Ordering Information Owner publications are written aftermarket parts. Discuss this with specifically for owners and intended your repair professional, and insist Service Manuals to provide basic operational on Genuine GM parts.
Page 402: Reporting Safety Defects
12-14 Customer Information ORDER TOLL FREE: Reporting Safety group of vehicles, it may order 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday a recall and remedy campaign. Defects 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual For Credit Card Orders Only Reporting Safety Defects problems between you, your (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit...
Page 403: Government
Transport Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: information about the vehicle s Canada immediately, in addition Buick Customer Assistance Center performance and how it is driven. to notifying General Motors of P.O. Box 33136 For example, your vehicle uses Canada Limited.
Page 404: Event Data Recorders
12-16 Customer Information Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better GM will not access this data or understanding of the circumstances share it with others except: with the This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur. consent of the vehicle owner or, Recorder (EDR).
Page 405: Navigation System
Customer Information 12-17 Navigation System Radio Frequency Statement If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the system may This vehicle has systems that result in the storage of destinations, operate on a radio frequency that addresses, telephone numbers, and comply with Part 15 of the Federal other trip information.
Page 406 12-18 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 407 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Antilock Brake What Makes an Airbag System (ABS) ....8-31 Accessories and Inflate? ..... .2-30 Warning Light .
Page 408 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont.) Cautions, Danger, and High Intensity Discharge Warnings ......iv Battery ......9-27 (HID) Lighting .
Page 409 INDEX Climate Control Systems Customer Assistance ..12-4 Dome Lamps ....5-5 Automatic ..... . 7-1 Offices .
Page 410 INDEX Dual Automatic Climate Engine Exit Lighting ....5-6 Control System ....7-4 Air Cleaner/Filter .
Page 411 INDEX Front Storage ....3-2 Fuel ......8-48 Garage Door Opener .
Page 412 INDEX Heated Front Seats ... . . 2-7 Lap-Shoulder Belt ... . . 2-19 Heated Mirrors ....1-16 LATCH System Key and Lock Messages .
Page 413 INDEX Lights (cont.) Messages (cont.) High-Beam On ....4-24 Lamp ......4-36 Maintenance High/Low Beam Changer .
Page 414 INDEX Power (cont.) Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .8-20 Object Detection, Side Blind Park Seat Adjustment ....2-4 Zone Alert (SBZA) ... 8-42 Shifting Into .
Page 415 INDEX Reading Lamps ....5-5 Replacing Safety Belt Rear Seat Entertainment System Parts After a Safety Belts ....2-10 Crash .
Page 416 i-10 INDEX Seats (cont.) Service (cont.) Steering ......8-5 Heated Front ....2-7 Publications Ordering Fluid, Power .
Page 417 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont.) Trailer Towing ....8-58 Terminology and Transmission Tachometer ....4-13 Definitions .
Page 418 i-12 INDEX Vehicle Warning Lights, Gauges, Canadian Owners ....iv and Indicators ....4-11 Control .

Buick 2010 LaCrosse Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Restraints

Front Seats

Head Restraints

Safety Belts

Heated and Ventilated Front

Safety Belts

How to Wear Safety Belts

Instruments and Controls

Lighting 5-1 Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Daytime Running

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Exterior Lamps off

Flash-To-Pass

Automatic Headlamp

Adaptive Forward

Hazard Warning Flashers

Turn and Lane-Change

Fog Lamps

Lighting Features

Interior Lighting

6-1 Infotainment System Audio Players Introduction

Introduction

Introduction

Radio

Operation

Overview (Radio with CD/DVD

Phone

8-1 Driving and Starting and Operating Brakes

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Drive Systems

Ride Control Systems Traction Control

Cruise Control

Object Detection Systems

Conversions and Add-Ons

Bulb Replacement

Quick Links

Chapters

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