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2010 Buick Enclave Owner Manual

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

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

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1

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

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

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

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

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

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

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

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

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

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

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44

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

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

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3

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

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

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

Warning Lights, Gages, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-40

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-47

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

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

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

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

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

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

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-36

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46

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

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

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

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

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

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-17

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-24

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-30

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32

Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-35

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-58

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

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

Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28

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

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30

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Page 1 2010 Buick Enclave Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2010 Buick Enclave Owner Manual Wheels and Tires ... 10-37 Jump Starting ....10-80 Towing ..... . 10-84 Appearance Care .
Page 3 General Emblem are registered trademarks; concessionnaire ou à l'adresse Motors of Canada Limited for Buick and the name ENCLAVE is a suivante: Motor Division wherever it appears trademark of General Motors.
Page 4: Index
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information The vehicle has components and These mean there is something about the vehicle use the Index in labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other the back of the manual. It is an text.
Page 5 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fog Lamps Here are some additional symbols : Fuel Gage that may be found on the vehicle : Fuses and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to : Headlamp High/Low-Beam the index. Changer : Airbag Readiness Light : LATCH System Child...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Sensing System for Passenger Performance and Maintenance ® Airbag ..... . . 1-8 StabiliTrak ....1-18 Mirror Adjustment .
Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 9: Initial Drive Information
In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 9. L. Horn on page 5 5. Initial Drive B. Windshield Wiper/Washer on M. Steering Wheel Controls on Information page 5 5. page 5 3. This section provides a brief C. Instrument Cluster on N.
Page 10: Remote Vehicle Start
In Brief Remote Keyless Entry Remote Vehicle Start Press to lock all doors. (RKE) System Lock and unlock feedback can be Starting the Vehicle personalized. The RKE transmitter is used to With this feature the engine can be remotely lock and unlock the doors To open or close the liftgate, press started from outside of the vehicle.
Page 11: Door Locks
In Brief Canceling a Remote Start Power Door Locks Power Liftgate To cancel a remote start: On vehicles with power door locks, On vehicles with a power liftgate, the controls are located on the front the vehicle must be in P (Park) to Aim the RKE transmitter at the doors.
Page 12: Seat Adjustment
In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment Raise or lower the seat by moving the control (A) up or down. Power Seats See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 3. To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control (B) forward or rearward.
Page 13: Second Row Seats
In Brief Second Row Seats Third Row Seats Heated Seats The third row seats can be folded Heated Front Seats forward or removed. The heated seat controls are located on the center console. The engine must be running to operate them. I : Press to turn on the heated seatback.
Page 14: Heated And Ventilated Seats
In Brief Heated and Ventilated Safety Belt Sensing System for Seats Passenger Airbag On vehicles with this feature, the controls are on the front doors near the handle. : Press to ventilate the seat. : Press to heat the seat. For more information see Heated United States and Ventilated Front Seats on...
Page 15: Mirror Adjustment
In Brief conditions. The driver airbag, Mirror Adjustment To adjust each mirror: seat mounted side impact airbags, 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the Exterior Mirrors and roof rail airbags are not affected driver or passenger side mirror. by the passenger sensing system. 2.
Page 16 1-10 In Brief Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Power Tilt Wheel Adjustment The vehicle has an automatic dimming rearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the ignition is turned to start.
Page 17: Exterior Lighting
In Brief 1-11 Interior Lighting Dome Lamp Override Exterior Lighting The dome lamp override button is Dome Lamps next to the exterior lamps control. The dome lamps are located in the : Press the button in and the overhead console and above the dome lamps remain off when a door rear seat passengers.
Page 18 1-12 In Brief ;: Manual operation of the parking Windshield Wiper/Washer : Delays wiping cycle. Turn the lamps and other exterior lamps, band up for more frequent wipes or The windshield wiper/washer lever except the headlamps. down for less frequent wipes. is located on the left side of the 2: Manual operation of the 1 : Slow wipes.
Page 19: Climate Controls
In Brief 1-13 Climate Controls See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 1. For more information about the rear climate control, see Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) on page 8 7 or Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) on page 8 8.
Page 20: Vehicle Features
1-14 In Brief Vehicle Features : Change the display between the radio station frequency and the Radio(s) time, if equipped. While the ignition is off, press to display the time. For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7 2.
Page 21: Portable Audio Devices
In Brief 1-15 Setting the Clock Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices To set the time and date for the Vehicles with an XM Satellite This vehicle may have an auxiliary radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port: Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite input located on the radio faceplate Radio subscription can receive XM and a USB port located in the center...
Page 22 1-16 In Brief The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone Navigation System : Press to silence the vehicle must be paired with the in-vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn The vehicle's navigation system Bluetooth system before it can be the sound on. Press and hold longer provides detailed maps of most used in the vehicle.
Page 23: Cruise Control
In Brief 1-17 Cruise Control Storage Compartments Press the buttons (B, C) on the front of the consoles to access the upper and lower storage areas. : On/Off. For vehicles with a second row center console, open each area to Increase the storage area by folding + RES : Press to accelerate or access the storage compartment...
Page 24: Maintenance
1-18 In Brief Power Outlets Performance and Maintenance The vehicle has three 12 volt accessory power outlets which can be used to plug in electrical ® StabiliTrak equipment, such as a cellular The traction control system limits telephone. wheel spin and the StabiliTrak The power outlets are located: system assists with directional On the instrument panel below...
Page 25 In Brief 1-19 Tire Pressure Monitor You may notice during cooler Tire Sealant and conditions that the low tire pressure Compressor Kit This vehicle may have a Tire warning light will appear when the Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). vehicle is first started and then This vehicle may come with a jack turn off as you drive.
Page 26: Roadside Assistance Program
Always follow posted speed displays. Canada: 1-800-268-6800 limits or drive more slowly when 3. Press and hold the set/reset As the owner of a new Buick, you conditions require. button until 100% is displayed. are automatically enrolled in the Keep vehicle tires properly Three chimes sound and the Roadside Assistance program.
Page 27 For more Sign up today at: information see the OnStar Owner's : This blue button connects you www.gmownercenter.com/buick Guide or visit www.onstar.com to a specially trained OnStar advisor (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada). (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada),...
Page 28 1-22 In Brief OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the OnStar Steering Wheel the vehicle is in a place where direction from which the vehicle was Controls OnStar has an agreement with a hit). When the virtual advisor feature This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute wireless service provider for service of OnStar hands-free calling is...
Page 29: Keys, Doors And Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Doors Interior Mirrors Liftgate ......2-9 Automatic Dimming Windows Rearview Mirror ... . 2-18 Vehicle Security Windows Vehicle Security .
Page 30: Keys And Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks If you are locked out of the vehicle, call the Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside Assistance Keys Program on page 13 6. Remote Keyless WARNING Entry (RKE) System Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for See Radio Frequency Statement on many reasons, children or others...
Page 31: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors and Windows Check the transmitter's battery. when is pressed again within See Battery Replacement later five seconds. See Vehicle in this section. Personalization on page 5 40 If the transmitter is still not for additional information. working correctly, see your Pressing may arm the dealer/retailer or a qualified...
Page 32 Keys, Doors and Windows & replacement can be purchased and (Power Liftgate): Press programmed through your dealer/ and hold until the liftgate begins to retailer. When the replacement move to open or close the liftgate. transmitter is programmed to this The taillamps flash and a chime vehicle using the DIC, all remaining sounds to indicate when the liftgate...
Page 33: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors and Windows Remote Vehicle Start There are other conditions which automatic system, or at the same can affect the performance of the setting as when the vehicle was last This vehicle may have a remote transmitter, see Remote Keyless turned off.
Page 34 Keys, Doors and Windows Extending Engine Run Time A maximum of two remote starts or Conditions in Which the remote start attempts are allowed Remote Start Will Not Work To extend the engine run time by between ignition cycles. 10 minutes, repeat Steps 1 though 3 The vehicle cannot be started using After the vehicle's engine has been while the engine is still running.
Page 35: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks Power Door Locks WARNING (Continued) The power door lock switches WARNING are located on the front doors. Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be (Unlock): Press to unlock Unlocked doors can be unable to get out.
Page 36: Lockout Protection
Keys, Doors and Windows Pressing the power lock switch Lockout Protection twice or the lock button on the This feature protects you from RKE transmitter twice will override locking the key in the vehicle when the delayed locking feature and the key is in the ignition and a front immediately lock all the doors.
Page 37: Doors
Keys, Doors and Windows Doors To unlock the liftgate, use the WARNING (Continued) power door lock switch or press the door unlock button on the Liftgate If the vehicle must be driven with RKE transmitter twice. See Remote the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: Keyless Entry (RKE) System Manual Liftgate Operation Operation on page 2 3.
Page 38 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Liftgate Operation The power liftgate can be power Pressing the buttons or touchpad a opened and closed in the second time while the liftgate is The vehicle may have a power following ways: moving reverses the direction. liftgate.
Page 39 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 If the transmission is shifted out of close cycle. After removing the closed manually. Do not force the P (Park) while the power function is obstruction, the power liftgate liftgate open or closed during a in progress, the liftgate power operation can be used again.
Page 40: Vehicle Security
2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows To open the liftgate, press the Vehicle Security When the door is closed, the touchpad on the handle on the security light stops flashing and Vehicle theft is big business, outside of the liftgate and lift the stays on solid for approximately especially in some cities.
Page 41: Immobilizer Operation
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 If a locked door is opened without Testing the Alarm Immobilizer using the RKE transmitter, a To test the alarm: See Radio Frequency Statement on ten second pre-alarm occurs. page 13 16 for information 1. From inside the vehicle, lower The horn chirps and the lights regarding Part 15 of the Federal the driver side window and open...
Page 42 2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows You do not have to manually arm or If the engine still does not start, and additional keys only. If all the disarm the system. the key appears to be undamaged, currently programmed keys are lost try another ignition key and check or do not operate, you must see The security light comes on if...
Page 43: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 3. After the engine has started, The SERVICE THEFT Exterior Mirrors turn the key to LOCK/OFF, DETERRENT SYSTEM message and remove the key. displays on the Driver Information Convex Mirrors Center (DIC) when there is a 4.
Page 44: Power Mirrors
2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Mirrors To adjust each mirror: For vehicles with outside power foldaway mirrors: 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to adjust the mirror.
Page 45: Park Tilt Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Resetting the Power Foldaway Automatic Dimming Feature Park Tilt Mirrors Mirrors The driver outside mirror adjusts for If the vehicle has the memory the glare of the headlamps behind Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: package, the outside mirrors have a you.
Page 46: Interior Mirrors
2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Interior Mirrors Windows (On/Off): Press to turn the dimming feature on or off. Automatic Dimming The vehicle may also have a Rear WARNING Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear Rearview Mirror Leaving children, helpless adults, Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9 36 The vehicle has an automatic for more information.
Page 47: Power Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 WARNING (Continued) They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
Page 48 2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Express-Up/Express-Down Programming the Power Anti-Pinch Feature Windows Windows The anti-pinch feature is on windows with the express-up A window with the express up/down If the battery on the vehicle has feature. If an object is in the way of feature allows it to be raised or been recharged, disconnected, the window as it is express-closing,...
Page 49: Roof
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 Sun Visors Roof Pull the sun visor down to block Sunroof glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount and slide it along the The ignition must be in ON/RUN or rod from side-to-side to cover the ACC/ACCESSORY to operate the driver or passenger side of the front sunroof and power sunshade.
Page 50 2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows Express-open/Express-close: Rear Power Sunshade To open the rear sunshade, located From the closed position, press and over the second row seats, press On vehicles with a rear power release the rear of the switch to and release the rear of the switch.
Page 51 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Extender ..3-28 Child Restraints Safety System Check ..3-28 Older Children ....3-44 Restraints Safety Belt Care .
Page 52: Seats And
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ 1.
Page 53: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Front Seats If the vehicle has power seats, the Memory Seat and Mirrors controls are located on the outboard On vehicles with the memory side of the seats. Power Seat Adjustment package, the controls are located on Move the seat forward or rearward the driver door.
Page 54: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints A second seating and mirror If something has blocked the driver Lumbar Adjustment position can be programmed by seat while recalling a memory Manual Lumbar repeating the above steps and position, the driver seat recall may pressing button 2. stop working.
Page 55: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks On vehicles with power lumbar, the Manual Reclining Seatbacks controls used to operate this feature are located on the outboard side of WARNING the seats. See Power Lumbar under Power Seat Adjustment on You can lose control of the page 3 3 for more information.
Page 56 Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to an upright WARNING WARNING (Continued) position: 1. Lift the lever without applying Sitting in a reclined position when For proper protection when the pressure to the seatback and the vehicle is in motion can be vehicle is in motion, have the the seatback will return to the dangerous.
Page 57: Heated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats On vehicles with heated front seats, The passenger seat may take the controls are located on the longer to heat up. center console. To operate the If the vehicle has remote vehicle WARNING heated seats the engine must be start and is started using the RKE running.
Page 58: Heated And Ventilated Front
Seats and Restraints Heated and Ventilated Rear Seats (Ventilated Seat): Press to ventilate the entire seat. Front Seats This symbol appears on the climate control display to indicate that the WARNING feature is on. If you cannot feel temperature (Heated Seat and Seatback): change or pain to the skin, the Press to heat the entire seat.
Page 59 Seats and Restraints Entering and Exiting the 3. Place folding armrests in the upright position. Third Row 4. Ensure that the safety belt is WARNING unfastened and in the stowed position. Using the third row seating 5. Pull the sliding seat lever (C) position while the second row is forward and move the seatback folded, or folded and tumbled,...
Page 60 3-10 Seats and Restraints 4. Push down on the rear of the Folding the Rear Seat To return the seatback to the seat cushion until it is locked in seating position, lift the upper To fold the second row seats: place.
Page 61: Third Row Seats
Seats and Restraints 3-11 Third Row Seats To fold the seatback: 1. Remove anything on or under the seat. WARNING Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or pushed forward in the entry position, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 62 3-12 Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to the Notice: Folding a rear seat with WARNING seating position: the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the 1. Raise the seatback into place by A safety belt that is improperly safety belts.
Page 63: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-13 The seats must be placed in Safety Belts WARNING the proper locations to attach This section of the manual correctly. The wider seat must It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts be installed on the driver side in a cargo area, inside or outside properly.
Page 64 3-14 Seats and Restraints In most states and in all Canadian Why Safety Belts Work provinces, the law requires wearing When you ride in or on anything, safety belts. Here is why: you go as fast as it goes. You never know if you will be in a crash.
Page 65 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Get it up to speed. Then stop the The person keeps going until or the instrument panel... vehicle. The rider does not stop. stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 66: Safety Belts
3-16 Seats and Restraints Questions and Answers About Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, Safety Belts why should I wear safety Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle belts? after a crash if I am wearing a A: You may be an excellent driver, safety belt? but if you are in a crash...
Page 67: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-17 How to Wear Safety Belts First, before you or your If you slid under it, the belt would passenger(s) wear a safety belt, apply force on your abdomen. This Properly there is important information you could cause serious or even fatal should know.
Page 68 3-18 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your You can be seriously injured if lap belt is too loose. In a crash, your belt is buckled in the wrong you could slide under the lap place like this.
Page 70 3-20 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured if You can be seriously injured by you wear the shoulder belt under not wearing the lap-shoulder belt your arm. In a crash, your body properly.
Page 72: Lap-Shoulder Belt
3-22 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Lap-Shoulder Belt WARNING All seating positions in the vehicle You can be seriously injured by a have a lap-shoulder belt. twisted belt. In a crash, you would If you are using a rear seating not have the full width of the belt position with a detachable safety to spread impact forces.
Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-23 5. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 2.
Page 74: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
3-24 Seats and Restraints Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating...
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Safety Belt Pretensioners Pretensioners work only once. If the Here is how to install a comfort pretensioners activate in a crash, guide to the safety belt: This vehicle has safety belt they will need to be replaced, and pretensioners for the front outboard probably other new parts for the occupants.
Page 76 3-26 Seats and Restraints To access the comfort guide, you will first need to move the headrest forward by pulling on the handle behind the seatback. The comfort guide will now be accessible. 2. Place the guide over the belt 3.
Page 77: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3-27 Safety Belt Use During WARNING Pregnancy A safety belt that is not properly Safety belts work for everyone, worn may not provide the including pregnant women. Like all protection needed in a crash. occupants, they are more likely to The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured if they do not be seriously injured.
Page 78: Safety Belt Extender
3-28 Seats and Restraints The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check Safety Belt Care to protect the mother. When a safety Now and then, check that the safety Keep belts clean and dry. belt is worn properly, it is more likely belt reminder light, safety belts, that the fetus will not be hurt in a buckles, latch plates, retractors...
Page 79: Replacing Safety Belt System
Seats and Restraints 3-29 Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts After a The vehicle has the following But the safety belt assemblies that Crash airbags: were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
Page 80 3-30 Seats and Restraints All of the airbags in the vehicle will Here are the most important things WARNING have the word AIRBAG embossed to know about the airbag system: in the trim or on an attached label Airbags inflate with great force, near the deployment opening.
Page 81: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-31 Where Are the Airbags? WARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus There is an airbag readiness light lap-shoulder belts offer protection on the instrument panel cluster, for adults and older children, but which shows the airbag symbol.
Page 82 3-32 Seats and Restraints The right front passenger frontal Driver Side shown, Passenger Driver Side shown, Passenger airbag is in the instrument panel on Side similar Side similar the passenger side. The seat-mounted side impact The roof-rail airbags for the driver, airbags for the driver and right front right front passenger, passengers passenger are in the side of the...
Page 83: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-33 When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate WARNING at different crash speeds. Inflate? For example: If something is between an Frontal airbags are designed to If the vehicle hits a stationary occupant and an airbag, the inflate in moderate to severe frontal object, the airbags could inflate airbag might not inflate properly...
Page 84: What Makes An Airbag
3-34 Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags are not intended to the system's designed threshold determined by the location and inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear level. The threshold level can vary severity of the side impact. In a impacts, or in many side impacts. with specific vehicle design.
Page 85: How Does An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-35 How Does an Airbag Rollover capable roof-rail airbags What Will You See After are designed to help contain the Restrain? an Airbag Inflates? head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the In moderate to severe frontal or After the frontal airbags and first and second rows.
Page 86 3-36 Seats and Restraints Airbag inflation does not prevent The vehicle has a feature that may In many crashes severe enough to the driver from seeing out of the automatically unlock the doors, turn inflate the airbag, windshields are windshield or being able to steer the on the interior lamps and hazard broken by vehicle deformation.
Page 87: Passenger Sensing
Seats and Restraints 3-37 The vehicle has a crash sensing The passenger sensing system and diagnostic module which turns off the right front passenger records information after a frontal airbag under certain crash. See Vehicle Data conditions. The driver airbag, Recording and Privacy on seat mounted side impact airbags page 13 15 and Event Data...
Page 88 3-38 Seats and Restraints We recommend that children be The passenger sensing system is WARNING (Continued) secured in a rear seat, including: designed to turn off the right front an infant or a child riding in a passenger frontal airbag if: injured or killed if the right front rear-facing child restraint;...
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-39 The passenger sensing system is body build. Everyone in the If the On Indicator is Lit for a designed to turn on (may inflate) the vehicle who has outgrown child Child Restraint right front passenger frontal airbag restraints should wear a safety belt If a child restraint has been installed anytime the system senses that a...
Page 90 3-40 Seats and Restraints 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an use the following steps to allow the restraint and restarting the system to detect that person and Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, enable the right front passenger turn the vehicle off.
Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Additional Factors Affecting A wet seat can affect the The on indicator may be lit if an performance of the passenger object, such as a briefcase, System Operation sensing system. Here is how: handbag, grocery bag, laptop or Safety belts help keep the other electronic device, is put on The passenger sensing system...
Page 92: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
3-42 Seats and Restraints Servicing the panel, roof-rail airbag modules, WARNING (Continued) ceiling headliner or pillar garnish Airbag-Equipped Vehicle trim, overhead console, front They are probably part of the sensors, side impact sensors, Airbags affect how the vehicle airbag system. Be sure to follow rollover sensor module, or airbag should be serviced.
Page 93: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-43 This could either prevent proper Q: Because I have a disability, Airbag System Check deployment of the passenger I have to get my vehicle The airbag system does not need airbag(s) or prevent the modified. How can I find out regularly scheduled maintenance passenger sensing system whether this will affect my...
Page 94: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash
3-44 Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints replace airbag system parts. See Parts After a Crash your dealer/retailer for service. Older Children If the airbag readiness light stays on WARNING after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag A crash can damage the...
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Does the lap belt fit low and The manufacturer's instructions that This applies belt force to the snug on the hips, touching the come with the booster seat, state child's pelvic bones in a crash. thighs? If yes, continue. If no, the weight and height limitations for It should never be worn over the return to the booster seat.
Page 96 3-46 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 The child could move too far thrown out of the vehicle. Older forward increasing the chance of children need to use safety belts properly.
Page 97: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-47 Infants and Young Airbags plus lap shoulder belts WARNING (Continued) offer 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...
Page 98 3-48 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of WARNING add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which Never do this. are purchased by the vehicle's Children who are up against, owner, are available in four basic or very close to, any airbag when types.
Page 99: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-49 The restraint manufacturer's Child Restraint Systems WARNING instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A young child's hip bones are still height limitations for a particular so small that the vehicle's regular child restraint. In addition, there safety belt may not remain low are many kinds of restraints on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 100 3-50 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle's safety belt or LATCH system, following the (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat...
Page 101: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 3-51 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 3 53 for more information. collision or sudden stop and injure Children can be endangered in a people in the vehicle.
Page 102 3-52 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front. This is Even if the passenger sensing See Passenger Sensing System because the risk to the rear-facing system has turned off the right on page 3 37 for additional child is so great, if the airbag...
Page 103: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-53 Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint with Lower Anchors a top tether, you must also use Tethers for Children either the lower anchors or the (LATCH System) safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must The LATCH system holds a child never be attached using only the top restraint during driving or in a crash.
Page 104 3-54 Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have Lower Anchor and Top Tether a single tether (A) or a dual Anchor Locations tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-55 To assist you in locating the lower anchors, each second row anchor position has a label, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. Second Row 60/40 Bench Third Row (Top Tether Anchor): Seating (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors.
Page 106: System
3-56 Seats and Restraints Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 51 for additional information. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System WARNING...
Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-57 restraint with the top tether and WARNING WARNING (Continued) the safety belts. Refer to your child restraint manufacturer Do not attach more than one child Pull the shoulder belt all the way instructions and the instructions restraint to a single anchor.
Page 108 3-58 Seats and Restraints 2. If the child restraint manufacturer 2.3. Route, attach and tighten recommends that the top tether the top tether according to be attached, attach and tighten your child restraint the top tether to the top tether instructions and the anchor, if the vehicle has one.
Page 109: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints 3-59 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 110: Securing Child Restraints
3-60 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have (Rear Seat) a top tether, and that the tether be attached. 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 111 Seats and Restraints 3-61 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 3 53 for more information.
Page 112: Passenger Seat)
3-62 Seats and Restraints Securing Child WARNING WARNING (Continued) Restraints (Right Front A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints Passenger Seat) restraint can be seriously in a rear seat, even if the The vehicle has airbags. A rear injured or killed if the right front airbag is off.
Page 113 Seats and Restraints 3-63 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 114 3-64 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 3 37 for more...
Page 115: Additional Storage Features
Storage Storage Storage cupholders located at the rear of the center console. To access, pull the Compartments handle down. Storage Compartments Armrest Storage Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Glove Box ....4-1 Vehicles with a rear seat armrest, This vehicle has an instrument Cupholders .
Page 116: Floor Console Storage
Storage To open the armrest storage area, WARNING press the button located on the front of the armrest. There is additional Never open more than one of the storage under the armrest. Move three latches at a time to help the armrest all the way to the rear avoid personal injury and damage position, slide the cover back and...
Page 117: Additional Storage Features
Storage Additional Storage WARNING (Continued) Features always store it outside of the vehicle. When it is replaced, Cargo Cover always be sure that it is securely For vehicles with a cargo cover, it reattached. can be used to cover items in the rear of the vehicle.
Page 118: Roof Rack System
Storage Roof Rack System For vehicles with a roof rack, the fastened. Loading cargo on the roof rack can be used to load items. rack will make the vehicle s center For roof racks that do not have of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, WARNING crossrails included, GM Certified sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden...
Page 119: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Voltmeter Gauge ... . . 5-15 Vehicle Messages Safety Belt Reminders ..5-16 Vehicle Messages ... 5-31 Controls Airbag Readiness Light .
Page 120: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Vehicle Personalization ..5-40 Steering Wheel Power Tilt Wheel Universal Remote System Universal Remote System . . . 5-47 Adjustment Universal Remote System The steering wheel can be adjusted.
Page 121: Steering Wheel Controls
Instruments and Controls Push the control forward or (Next / Previous): Press 2. Press and release rearward to move the steering wheel to select preset or favorite radio scroll up or down the list, then toward the front or rear of the stations, select tracks on a CD/ press and hold , or press...
Page 122 Instruments and Controls To navigate folders on an iPod or To navigate folders on an iPod or (Mute/Push to Talk): Press to USB device for vehicles without a USB device for vehicles with a silence the vehicle speakers only. navigation system: navigation system: Press again to turn the sound on.
Page 123: Horn
Instruments and Controls SRCE (Source/Voice For vehicles with a navigation Windshield Wiper/Washer Recognition): Press to switch system: The windshield wiper/washer lever between the radio, CD, and for 1. Press and hold until a beep is located on the left side of the vehicles with, DVD, front auxiliary, is heard, to place the radio into steering column.
Page 124: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls The ignition key must be in ACC/ Rear Window Wiper/ (Adjustable Interval Wipes): ACCESSORY or ON/RUN for Turn the band up for more frequent Washer this to work. See Washer Fluid on wipes or down for less frequent page 10 20 Windshield Washer The rear wiper and rear wash button wipes.
Page 125: Compass
Instruments and Controls Compass Compass variance is the difference between the earth's magnetic north Your vehicle may have a compass and true geographic north. If the in the Driver Information Center compass is not set to the zone (DIC). See Driver Information where you live, the compass may Center (DIC) on page 5 25 for give false readings.
Page 126 Instruments and Controls 4. Press the trip/fuel button after making turns, there may be a 2. Press the vehicle information until the vehicle heading, strong magnetic field interfering with button until PRESS for example, N for North, the compass. Such interference CALIBRATE COMPASS is displayed in the DIC.
Page 127: Clock
Instruments and Controls If the radio clock display is Clock Enabling/Disabling the Digital turned off, the screen Radio Clock The vehicle has an analog clock displays Radio Clock OFF To enable or disable the radio clock and a digital radio clock. The digital for 10 seconds.
Page 128: Power Outlets
5-10 Instruments and Controls 3. Press the pushbutton located Changing the Time and Date Power Outlets under any one of the labels to Display Setting The vehicle has three 12 volt outlets be changed. To change the time default setting which can be used to plug in 4.
Page 129 Instruments and Controls 5-11 Certain accessory plugs may not be When adding electrical equipment, compatible to the accessory power be sure to follow the proper outlet and could result in blown installation instructions included vehicle and adapter fuses. with the equipment. If a problem is experienced, see Notice: Improper use of the your dealer/retailer for additional...
Page 130: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
5-12 Instruments and Controls If equipment is connected using The power outlet is not designed for Warning Lights, more than 150 watts or a system the following electrical equipment Gages, and Indicators fault is detected, a protection circuit and may not work properly if these shuts off the power supply and the items are plugged into the power Warning Lights, Gauges,...
Page 131: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Instrument Cluster United States version shown, Canada similar...
Page 132: Speedometer
5-14 Instruments and Controls Speedometer be damaged, and the damages When the fuel tank is low on fuel, would not be covered by the the FUEL LEVEL LOW message The speedometer shows the vehicle warranty. Do not operate appears on the Driver Information vehicle's speed in both kilometers the engine with the tachometer in Center (DIC).
Page 133: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Engine Coolant Voltmeter Gauge Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of Temperature Gauge electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an extended period. If there is a problem with the battery charging system, a SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM...
Page 134: Safety Belt Reminders
5-16 Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder device. To turn off the warning light Light and or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the The driver safety belt reminder light safety belt.
Page 135: Passenger Airbag Status
Instruments and Controls 5-17 If the airbag readiness light stays on Passenger Airbag Status When the vehicle is started, the after the vehicle has been started passenger airbag status indicator Indicator or comes on when while driving, will light ON and OFF, or the symbol the airbag system may not work for on and off, for several seconds The vehicle has a passenger...
Page 136: Charging System Light
5-18 Instruments and Controls If, after several seconds, both status Charging System Light When this light comes on, the Driver indicator lights remain on, or if there Information Center (DIC) also are no lights at all, there may be a displays the SERVICE BATTERY problem with the lights or the CHARGING SYSTEM message.
Page 137: Indicator Lamp
Instruments and Controls 5-19 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 the A computer system called OBD II...
Page 138 5-20 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 139: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-21 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 This vehicle's hydraulic brake governments have or might begin control systems have not been system is divided into two parts.
Page 140: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
5-22 Instruments and Controls When the ignition is on, the brake Then start the engine again to reset WARNING (Continued) system warning light will also come the system. If the light still stays on, on when the parking brake is set. or comes on again while driving, the the vehicle has been pulled off The light will stay on if the parking...
Page 141: Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light
Instruments and Controls 5-23 ® StabiliTrak Indicator Engine Coolant Tire Pressure Light Light Temperature Warning Light For vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system, this light comes This light comes on briefly while on briefly when the engine is starting the engine. If it does not, The engine coolant temperature started.
Page 142: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls loading information label. See Tire Notice: Lack of proper engine oil Security Light Pressure on page 10 44 for more maintenance can damage the information. engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. When the Light Flashes First and Always follow the maintenance Then is On Steady...
Page 143: Fog Lamp Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC displays information The fog lamp light comes on when This light comes on whenever the about your vehicle.
Page 144 5-26 Instruments and Controls The outside air temperature and DIC Buttons Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) compass, if equipped, also display transmitter programming, and on the DIC when viewing the trip compass calibration and zone and fuel information. The outside air setting on vehicles with this feature.
Page 145 Instruments and Controls 5-27 When the remaining oil life is low, PARK ASSIST UNITS the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Press the vehicle information button message will appear on the display. Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, until UNITS displays.
Page 146 5-28 Instruments and Controls If a low tire pressure condition is 2. Press the set/reset button until COMPASS ZONE SETTING detected by the system while REMOTE KEY LEARNING This display will be available driving, a message advising you ACTIVE is displayed. if the vehicle has a compass.
Page 147 Instruments and Controls 5-29 To switch between English and To use the retroactive reset feature, RANGE metric measurements, see UNITS press and hold the set/reset button Press the trip/fuel button until earlier in this section. for at least four seconds. The trip RANGE displays.
Page 148 5-30 Instruments and Controls AVG (Average) ECONOMY Time will continue to be counted as AVG (Average) SPEED long as the ignition is on, even if Press the trip/fuel button until AVG Press the trip/fuel button until AVG another display is being shown ECONOMY displays.
Page 149: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-31 Vehicle Messages The following are the possible SERVICE BATTERY messages that can be displayed CHARGING SYSTEM Messages are displayed on the DIC and some information about them. On some vehicles, this message to notify the driver that the status of displays if there is a problem with Battery Voltage and the vehicle has changed and that...
Page 150: Brake System Messages
5-32 Instruments and Controls Brake System Messages Door Ajar Messages shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM DRIVER DOOR OPEN obstructions, and close the door again. Check to see if the message This message displays along with This message displays and a chime still appears on the DIC.
Page 151: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls 5-33 RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN If this message continues to appear, ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP have the system repaired by your ENGINE This message displays and a chime dealer/retailer as soon as possible sounds if the passenger side rear Notice: If you drive your vehicle to avoid damage to the engine.
Page 152: Engine Oil Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Messages pressure is corrected. See Engine accelerate. If this message is on, Oil on page 10 8 for more but there is no reduction in CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON information. performance, proceed to your destination.
Page 153: Key And Lock Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 TIGHTEN GAS CAP Key and Lock Messages Lamp Messages This message may display along REMOTE KEY LEARNING AUTOMATIC LIGHT with the check engine light on the ACTIVE CONTROL OFF instrument panel cluster if the This message displays while This message displays when the vehicle's fuel cap is not tightened you are matching a Remote...
Page 154: Object Detection System
5-36 Instruments and Controls Object Detection System Ride Control System retailer for service. See StabiliTrak System on page 9 30 for more Messages Messages information. PARK ASSIST OFF SERVICE STABILITRAK TRACTION CONTROL OFF If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic This message displays if there is This message displays when the ®...
Page 155: Anti-Theft Alarm System
Instruments and Controls 5-37 Anti-Theft Alarm System Service Vehicle Messages SERVICE VEHICLE SOON Messages This message displays when a SERVICE A/C (Air non-emissions related malfunction Conditioning) SYSTEM SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT occurs. Have the vehicle serviced SYSTEM This message displays when the by your dealer/retailer as soon as electronic sensors that control the possible.
Page 156: Transmission Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls This message also displays SERVICE TIRE MONITOR System on page 10 44, and Tire LEFT FRT (left front), RIGHT FRT Pressure on page 10 44 for more SYSTEM (right front), LEFT RR (left rear), information. On vehicles with the Tire Pressure or RIGHT RR (right rear) to indicate Monitor System (TPMS), this Transmission Messages...
Page 157: Vehicle Reminder
Instruments and Controls 5-39 SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE costly repairs that would not Vehicle Speed Messages be covered by your warranty. If your vehicle has the All-Wheel SPEED LIMITED TO Do not drive your vehicle with Drive (AWD) system, this message XXX MPH (KM/H) overheated transmission fluid displays if there is a problem with...
Page 158: Vehicle Personalization
5-40 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Entering the Feature Press the customization button until Settings Menu the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN Personalization ENGLISH screen appears on the 1. Turn the ignition on and place DIC display. Press the set/reset Your vehicle may have the vehicle in P (Park).
Page 159 Instruments and Controls 5-41 NO CHANGE: No change will be AT VEHICLE SPEED: The doors Press the customization button until made to this feature. The current will automatically lock when the AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on setting will remain. vehicle speed is above 8 mph the DIC display.
Page 160 5-42 Instruments and Controls To select a setting, press the set/ LIGHTS ONLY: The exterior lamps vehicle with the RKE transmitter if reset button while the desired will flash when you press the lock the doors are open. See Remote setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 161 Instruments and Controls 5-43 DELAY DOOR LOCK Press the customization button until Press the customization button until DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC This feature allows you to select the DIC display. Press the set/reset display.
Page 162 5-44 Instruments and Controls APPROACH LIGHTING Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) NO CHANGE: No change will be System Operation on page 2 3 for made to this feature. The current This feature allows you to select more information. setting will remain. whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light NO CHANGE : No change will be...
Page 163 Instruments and Controls 5-45 for this feature. Then press the EASY EXIT SEAT ignition. If the automatic movement customization button to scroll has already occurred, and you put If your vehicle has this feature, it through the following settings: the key back in the ignition and allows you to select your preference remove it again, the seat and OFF (default): Neither outside...
Page 164 5-46 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ NO CHANGE: No change will be MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears reset button while the desired made to this feature. The current on the DIC display. Press the set/ setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 165: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-47 To select a setting, press the set/ Exiting the Feature Universal Remote reset button while the desired Settings Menu System setting is displayed on the DIC. The feature settings menu will be See Radio Frequency Statement on EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS exited when any of the following page 13 16 for information...
Page 166 5-48 Instruments and Controls Do not use the Universal Home When programming a garage door, To program up to three devices: Remote with any garage door park outside of the garage. Park opener that does not have the stop directly in line with and facing the and reverse feature.
Page 167 Instruments and Controls 5-49 2. Hold the end of your hand-held 4. The indicator light on the continue with the transmitter about 3 to 8 cm Universal Home Remote will programming Steps 6 (1 to 3 inches) away from the flash slowly at first and then through 8.
Page 168 5-50 Instruments and Controls 7. Firmly press and release the To program the remaining two If you live in Canada, or you are Learn or Smart button. After Universal Home Remote buttons, having difficulty programming a gate you press this button, you will begin with Step 2 of Programming operator or garage door opener by have 30 seconds to complete...
Page 169: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-51 Universal Remote System To erase all programmed buttons on Reprogramming a Single the Universal Remote device: Universal Remote Button Operation To reprogram any of the three Using Universal Remote Universal Remote buttons, repeat the programming instructions earlier Press and hold the appropriate in this section, beginning with Universal Remote button for at least...
Page 170 5-52 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 171: Lighting Features
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-5 Exterior Lamp Controls Dome Lamps ....6-5 Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps .
Page 172: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting It controls the following systems: ;(Parking Lamps): Turns the Headlamp High/ parking lamps on together with Low-Beam Changer Headlamps the following: Taillamps Headlamp High/Low Beam Taillamps Changer: Push the turn signal/lane Parking Lamps License Plate Lamps change lever away from you to turn License Plate Lamps the high beams on.
Page 173: Flash-To-Pass
Lighting Flash-to-Pass The DRL system's automatic control Delayed Headlamps makes the DRL lights come on This feature is used to signal to the Delayed headlamps provide a when the following conditions vehicle ahead that you want period of exterior lighting as you are met: to pass.
Page 174: Adaptive Forward
Lighting Adaptive Forward turn signal lamps flash on and off. Move the lever all the way up or This warns others that you are down to signal a turn. Lighting (AFL) having trouble. Press again to turn Raise or lower the lever until the the flashers off.
Page 175: Fog Lamps
Lighting Fog Lamps Interior Lighting The lamps can also be turned on and off by turning the instrument Use the fog lamps for better vision panel brightness control clockwise Instrument Panel in foggy or misty conditions. to the farthest position. Illumination Control The fog lamps button is on the Dome Lamp Override...
Page 176: Lighting Features
Lighting Lighting Features When the ignition is on, illuminated Delayed Exit Lighting entry is inactive, which means the Delayed exit lighting illuminates the courtesy lamps will not come on Entry Lighting interior for a period of time after the unless a door is opened. key is removed from the ignition.
Page 177: Parade Dimming
Lighting Parade Dimming voltage move up or down. This is It can increase engine idle speed to normal. If there is a problem, an generate more power, whenever This feature automatically prohibits alert will be displayed. needed. It can temporarily reduce the dimming of the instrument panel the power demands of some The battery can be discharged at...
Page 178: Battery Power Protection
Lighting Battery Power Protection This feature helps prevent the battery from being drained, if the interior courtesy lamps, reading/map lamps, visor vanity lamps or trunk lamp are accidentally left on. If any of these lamps are left on, they automatically turn off after 10 minutes, if the ignition is off.
Page 179 Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player ....7-12 System Read the following pages to CD/DVD Player ....7-14 become familiar with the audio MP3 (Radio with CD and system's features.
Page 180: Infotainment System
Infotainment System For more information, see Defensive Operation Driving on page 9 2. The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 19 for more information.
Page 181 Infotainment System See Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7 36 for more information on the vehicle's RSE system. The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate. The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media.
Page 182 Infotainment System Parental control prevents the rear information displays on the bottom Speed Compensated Volume seat occupant from operating the line. When information is not (SCV): The Speed Compensated Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system or available, NO INFO is displayed. Volume (SCV) feature automatically remote control.
Page 183 Infotainment System Each higher setting allows To quickly adjust bass, midrange, Adjusting the Speakers for more radio volume or treble to the middle position, (Balance/Fade) compensation at faster press the softkey under the BASS, BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To vehicle speeds. MID, or TREB tab for more than adjust the balance or fade: two seconds.
Page 184: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System To quickly adjust all speaker and Radio Messages Radio tone controls to the middle position, Calibration Error: The audio press for more than two seconds AM-FM Radio system has been calibrated until a beep sounds. for the vehicle from the factory. Radio Data System (RDS) If Calibration Error displays, it Radios with CD and DVD fade...
Page 185 Infotainment System FAV (Favorites): A maximum of To setup the number of favorites SEEK : Press to go to the 36 stations can be programmed as pages: previous or to the next station and favorites using the six softkeys stay there. 1.
Page 186: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System Satellite Radio To scan stations, press and 4. Press either of the two buttons below the desired category tab hold until a beep sounds. Satellite Radio Service to immediately tune to the first The radio goes to a station, plays XM station associated with that for a few seconds, then goes to the XM is a satellite radio service...
Page 187 Infotainment System Undesired XM categories can be Storing a Radio Station as a To store a station as a favorite: removed through the setup menu. Favorite 1. Tune to the desired radio station. To remove an undesired category, Drivers are encouraged to set up 2.
Page 188 7-10 Infotainment System 4. Press FAV, or let the menu time Loading XM: The audio system is No CAT Info: No category out, to return to the original acquiring and processing audio and information is available at this time main radio screen showing the text data.
Page 189: Radio Reception
Infotainment System 7-11 Unknown: If this message is Satellite Radio Service received when tuned to channel 0, FM signals only reach about 16 to XM Satellite Radio Service gives there could be a receiver fault. 65 km (10 to 40 miles). Although the digital radio reception from Consult with your dealer/retailer.
Page 190: Multi-Band Antenna
7-12 Infotainment System Multi-Band Antenna Audio Players If either arrow is held, or pressed multiple times, the player continues The multi-band antenna is located moving backward or forward CD Player on the roof of the vehicle. This type through the tracks on the CD. of antenna is used with the AM/FM Playing a CD REV (Fast Reverse): Press...
Page 191 Infotainment System 7-13 BAND: Press to listen to the radio surface of a CD is damaged, such If a label is added to a when a CD is playing. The CD as cracked, broken, or scratched, CD, or more than one CD is remains inside the radio for future the CD does not play properly or not inserted into the slot at a time,...
Page 192: Cd/Dvd Player
7-14 Infotainment System There could have been a CD Messages If the ignition or radio is turned off, problem while burning the CD. while a CD is in the player, it stays CHECK DISC: Radios with a in the player. When the ignition or The label could be caught in the Single CD player display CHECK radio is turned on, the CD starts...
Page 193 Infotainment System 7-15 If the disc is not removed, after BAND: Press to listen to the radio Press to go to the next track. several seconds, the disc when a CD or DVD is playing. The If either arrow is held, or pressed automatically pulls back into the CD or DVD remains inside the radio multiple times, the player continues...
Page 194 7-16 Infotainment System If a disc is inserted into the top DVD or scratched, the CD does not play If a label is added to a slot, the rear seat operator can turn properly or not at all. Do not touch CD, or more than one CD is on the video screen and use the the bottom side of a CD while...
Page 195 Infotainment System 7-17 The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, Front seat passengers can listen to Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or or upside down. the radio (AM, FM, or XM) by CD-RW Disc pressing BAND or DVD/CD AUX to The air is very humid. If so, wait The radio has the capability of select the CD slot, DVD slot, front or about an hour and try again.
Page 196 7-18 Infotainment System Using the DVD Player Playing a DVD REV (Fast Reverse): Press to quickly reverse the DVD at (Tune): Turn to change tracks on The DVD player can be controlled five times the normal speed. The a CD or DVD, to manually tune a by the buttons on the remote radio displays the elapsed time radio station, or to change clock or...
Page 197 Infotainment System 7-19 If loading and reading of a DVD (Play/Pause): Press either (Stop): Press to stop playing, cannot be completed, because of an the play or pause icon displayed on rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD. unknown format, etc., and the disc the radio system, to toggle between (Enter): Press to select the fails to eject, press and hold for...
Page 198 7-20 Infotainment System If the pause icon is showing DVD-A (Audio) Display Buttons discs automatically play the movie on display, the system is in while others default to the softkey Once a DVD-A is inserted, the radio playback mode. menu display, which requires the display menu shows several icons.
Page 199: Mp3 (Radio With Cd And Radio With Cd/Usb)
Infotainment System 7-21 To resume DVD playback, do one of movie is reloaded and the RSA MP3 (Radio with CD and the following: system is sourced to the DVD, the Radio with CD/USB) player begins to play again. Press on the remote If loading and reading a DVD or Format control.
Page 200 7-22 Infotainment System Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode USB Supported File and Folder If a disc contains both Discs Structure uncompressed CD audio and MP3/WMA files, a folder under the The radio can play discs that The radio supports: root directory called CD accesses contain both uncompressed CD Up to 700 folders.
Page 201 Infotainment System 7-23 Tracks are played in the following File System and Naming Playing a CD-R or CD-RW MP3 order: The song name that displays is the (Tune): Turn to select MP3/WMA Play begins from the first track in song name that is contained in the files.
Page 202 7-24 Infotainment System When the scan is finished, the disc The album name displays on the (Previous Folder): Press begins playing files in order by second line between the arrows the softkey below to go to the artist. The current artist playing is and songs from the current album first track in the previous folder.
Page 203 Infotainment System 7-25 To connect an iPod, connect one Using the Radio to Control a FWD (Fast Forward): Press end of the USB cable that came USB Storage Device or iPod and hold to advance playback with the iPod to the iPod s dock quickly.
Page 204 7-26 Infotainment System (Pause): Press the softkey 4. Turn to scroll through the files (Music Navigator): Press the in the selected folder. below to pause the track. The softkey below to view and tab appears raised when pause is select a file on an iPod, using the 5.
Page 205: Mp3 (Radio With Cd/Dvd)
Infotainment System 7-27 To skip through large lists, the five MP3 (Radio with CD/DVD) (Repeat Track): Press the softkeys can be used to navigate in softkey below to repeat Format the following order: one track. The tab appears raised The radio can play .mp3 or .wma First softkey, first item in the list.
Page 206 7-28 Infotainment System Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl The CD Player reads both If a disc contains both extension. uncompressed audio and uncompressed CD audio and MP3/WMA files on a mixed MP3/WMA files, a folder under the Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda mode disc.
Page 207 Infotainment System 7-29 Play begins from the first track The folder down and the folder up Track names longer than in the first folder and continues buttons search playlists first and 32 characters or four pages are sequentially through all tracks in then goes to the root folder.
Page 208 7-30 Infotainment System Playing an MP3/WMA File RDM (Random): Files on the disc REV (Reverse): Press and can be listened to in random, rather From a Disc (In Either the DVD hold to reverse playback quickly. than sequential order. To use or CD Slot) Sound is heard at a reduced volume random, press the softkey under the...
Page 209 Infotainment System 7-31 To listen to files by another artist, To exit music navigator mode, press The iPod charges while it is press the softkey located below the softkey below the Back tab to connected to the vehicle if the either arrow tab.
Page 210 7-32 Infotainment System Using the Radio to Control a FWD (Fast Forward): Press (Pause): Press the softkey USB Storage Device or iPod and hold to advance playback below to pause the track. The quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced tab appears raised when pause The radio can control a USB volume.
Page 211 Infotainment System 7-33 To skip through large lists, the 4. Turn to scroll through the files (Music Navigator): Press the five softkeys can be used to in the selected folder. softkey below to view and navigate in the following order: select a file on an iPod, using the 5.
Page 212: Auxiliary Devices
7-34 Infotainment System Auxiliary Devices To use an auxiliary input device, (Repeat Track): Press the connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to softkey below to repeat one The vehicle may have a 3.5 mm the radio's front auxiliary input jack. track.
Page 213 Infotainment System 7-35 DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): remote control to only navigate the USB Supported Devices Press to select between DVD, CD tracks through the remote USB Flash Drives CD, or Auxiliary. control. Portable USB Hard Drives If an auxiliary input device is not See Using the Auxiliary Input Fifth generation or later iPod connected, No Aux Input...
Page 214: Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment
7-36 Infotainment System Rear Seat In severe or extreme weather Headphones conditions the RSE system might or Infotainment The RSE includes two 2-channel might not work until the temperature wireless headphones that are is within the operating range. The dedicated to this system. Channel 1 Rear Seat Entertainment operating range for the RSE system is dedicated to the video screen,...
Page 215 Infotainment System 7-37 The headphones may automatically on the upper right side, above the Battery Replacement turn off after four hours of ear pad and should be positioned To change the batteries on the continuous use. on the right ear. headphones: To adjust the volume on the Do not store the...
Page 216 7-38 Infotainment System Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks The A/V jacks are color coded to How to Change the RSE Video match typical home entertainment Screen Settings system equipment. The yellow The screen display mode (normal, jack (A) is for the video input. The full, and zoom), screen brightness, white jack (B) is for the left audio and setup menu language can be...
Page 217 Infotainment System 7-39 The RSE system always transmits Video Screen Avoid directly touching the audio signal to the wireless the video screen, as damage may The video screen is located in the headphones, if there is audio occur. See Cleaning the Video overhead console.
Page 218 7-40 Infotainment System If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD (Title): Press to return the DVD (Stop): Press to stop playing, slot, the remote control button to the main menu of the DVD. This rewinding, or fast forwarding a function could vary for each disc.
Page 219 Infotainment System 7-41 (Next Track/Chapter): Press to (Audio): Press to change audio (Clear): Press within go to the beginning of the next tracks on DVDs that have this three seconds after entering a chapter or track. This button might feature when the DVD is playing. numeric selection, to clear all not work when the DVD is playing The format and content of this...
Page 220 7-42 Infotainment System Battery Replacement Tips and Troubleshooting Chart To change the remote control Problem Recommended Action batteries: No power. The ignition might not be turned 1. Slide the rear cover back, on the ON/RUN or in ACC/ACCESSORY. remote control. The picture does not fill the screen.
Page 221 Infotainment System 7-43 DVD Display Error Messages Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) The DVD display error message Problem Recommended Action depends on which radio the vehicle After stopping the player, I push If the stop button was pressed has. The video screen might display Play but sometimes the DVD starts one time, the DVD player resumes one of the following:...
Page 222: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
7-44 Infotainment System DVD Distortion Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Audio can be heard through wired headphones (not included) plugged System Video distortion can occur when into the jacks on the RSA. If the operating cellular phones, scanners, vehicle has this feature, audio can For vehicles with Rear Seat Audio CB radios, Global Position Systems also be heard on Channel 2 of the...
Page 223 Infotainment System 7-45 While listening to a disc, press to go to the next track or chapter on the disc. Press to go back to the start of the current track or chapter (if more than ten seconds have played). This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the disc.
Page 224: Bluetooth
7-46 Infotainment System When a CD or DVD audio disc is Phone Noise: Keep interior noise levels to playing, press PROG to go to the a minimum. The system may not beginning of the CD or DVD audio. recognize voice commands if there Bluetooth This function is inactive, with some is too much background noise.
Page 225 Infotainment System 7-47 Bluetooth Controls Pairing Information: Pairing a Phone Up to five cell phones can be Use the buttons located on the 1. Press and hold paired to the in vehicle Bluetooth steering wheel to operate the two seconds. The system system.
Page 226 7-48 Infotainment System 5. The system prompts for a name 3. Say List . The system lists all 5. Say Yes to delete the phone. for the phone. Use a name that the paired Bluetooth devices. The system responds with OK, best describes the phone.
Page 227 Infotainment System 7-49 Storing Name Tags 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 system can store up to thirty pauses. recorded and the system phone numbers as name tags that responds with About to store...
Page 228 7-50 Infotainment System Using the Digit Store Command 4. After the complete number has Using the Directory Command been entered, say Store . The The digit store command allows a The directory command lists all of system responds with Please phone number to be stored by the name tags stored by the system.
Page 229 Infotainment System 7-51 To use the delete command: Using the Delete All Name Tags Making a Call Command Calls can be made using the 1. Press and hold The delete all name tags command following commands: two seconds. The system deletes all stored phone book name responds with Ready followed Dial...
Page 230 7-52 Infotainment System 3. Say the entire number without Using the Digit Dial Command 4. Continue entering digits until the pausing. number to be dialed is complete. 1. Press and hold After the whole number has If the system recognizes two seconds.
Page 231 Infotainment System 7-53 3. Say the name tag of the person Using the Re dial Command Call Waiting to call. Call waiting must be supported on 1. Press and hold If the system clearly the Bluetooth phone and enabled by two seconds.
Page 232 7-54 Infotainment System Three Way Calling Muting a Call To Transfer Audio to the Cell Phone Three Way Calling must be During a call, all sounds from inside During a call with the audio in the supported on the Bluetooth phone the vehicle can be muted so that the vehicle: and enabled by the wireless service...
Page 233 Infotainment System 7-55 Voice Pass-Thru Dual Tone Multi-Frequency 3. Say the number to send. (DTMF) Tones If the system clearly Voice Pass Thru allows access to recognizes the number it the voice recognition commands on The in vehicle Bluetooth system can responds with OK, Sending the cell phone.
Page 234 7-56 Infotainment System If the system is not sure it Sending a Stored Name Tag Other Information recognized the name tag During a Call ® The Bluetooth word mark and properly, it responds Dial ® logos are owned by the Bluetooth 1.
Page 235: Air Vents
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with Dual Automatic Climate Control this system. System ..... . 8-1 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) .
Page 236 Climate Controls Display Function Automatic Operation quickly cool the vehicle. The recirculation indicator Each time the temperature, mode, AUTO (Automatic): The system light will come on. or fan control buttons are pressed, automatically controls the inside the climate control display shows 2.
Page 237 Climate Controls Temperature Control PASS (Passenger): Press to set (Air Delivery Mode the passenger temperature to match Control): Press to change the The driver and passenger side the driver temperature setting. The direction of the airflow in the vehicle. temperature buttons are used to PASS indicator will turn off.
Page 238 Climate Controls the vehicle. The air conditioning Air Conditioning (Floor): Air is directed to the system runs automatically in this floor outlets, with some of the air (Air Conditioning): Press to setting, unless the outside directed to the windshield, side turn the air conditioning (A/C) on temperature is less than 4°C (40°F).
Page 239 Climate Controls REAR: Press to turn the rear For vehicles with heated outside (Recirculation): Press to turn heating and air conditioning on or rearview mirrors, fog or frost is the recirculation mode on or off. off. See Rear Climate Control cleared from the surface of the An indicator light comes on when System (Rear Climate Control Only)
Page 240 Climate Controls Sensors There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle. Any cover on the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading in the displayed temperature.
Page 241 Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow Control Only) according to the settings of the rear controls. It comes on when any rear control is adjusted. Fan Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Page 242 Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Mimic Mode: This mode matches the rear climate control to the front Seat Audio) climate control settings. It comes on when REAR is pressed. Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls.
Page 243: Air Vents
Climate Controls Keep the path under all seats Air Vents (Vent): Air is directed through clear of objects to help circulate the overhead outlets. the air inside the vehicle more Use the slider switch in the center of (Bi-Level): Air is directed effectively.
Page 244 8-10 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 245 Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park ... . 9-21 Object Detection Systems Shifting Out of Park ..9-22 Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-35 Operating Parking Over Things Rear Vision...
Page 246: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving Information Death and injury associated with WARNING (Continued) drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Defensive Driving Driver distraction can cause Alcohol affects four things that collisions resulting in injury or Defensive driving means always anyone needs to drive a vehicle: possible death.
Page 247: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating For persons under 21, it is against Control of a Vehicle Braking the law in every U.S. state to drink The following three systems See Brake System Warning Light alcohol. There are good medical, help to control the vehicle while on page 5 21.
Page 248: Steering
Driving and Operating But even in three fourths of a much faster with a lot of heavy Steering second, a vehicle moving at braking. Keeping pace with the Power Steering 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m traffic and allowing realistic following (66 ft).
Page 249: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating If there is a need to reduce speed, page 9 3. It is better to remove as The fact that such emergency do it before entering the curve, while much speed as possible from a situations are always possible is a the front wheels are straight.
Page 250: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating if there is nothing in the way, Skidding Of course, traction is reduced when steer so that the vehicle straddles water, snow, ice, gravel, or other In a skid, a driver can lose control of the edge of the pavement. Turn material is on the road.
Page 251: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating Driving on Wet Roads There is no hard and fast rule about WARNING (Continued) hydroplaning. The best advice is to Rain and wet roads can reduce slow down when the road is wet. vehicle traction and affect your Flowing or rushing water creates Other Rainy Weather Tips ability to stop and accelerate.
Page 252: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING Always be alert and pay attention to Driving on steep hills or through If you do not shift down, the your surroundings while driving. mountains is different than driving brakes could get so hot that they If you become tired or sleepy, find a on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 253: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Winter Driving Try not to break the fragile traction. WARNING (Continued) If you accelerate too fast, the drive Driving on Snow or Ice wheels will spin and polish the You would then have poor braking surface under the tires even more. Drive carefully when there is snow or even none going down a hill.
Page 254 9-10 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions WARNING WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation. Stay with the Snow can trap engine exhaust Open a window about vehicle unless there is help nearby. under the vehicle. This may 5 cm (two inches) on the side If possible, use the Roadside cause exhaust gases to get...
Page 255: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 9-11 If it takes some time for help to WARNING (Continued) WARNING arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator If the vehicle's tires spin at high Snow can trap exhaust gases pedal slightly so the engine runs speed, they can explode, and you under your vehicle.
Page 256: Vehicle Load Limits
9-12 Driving and Operating Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits WARNING it Out It is very important to know how Do not load the vehicle any Turn the steering wheel left and much weight your vehicle can right to clear the area around the heavier than the Gross carry.
Page 257 Driving and Operating 9-13 Tire and Loading Information maximum vehicle capacity Steps for Determining Correct Label Load Limit weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. Locate the statement The combined weight of The Tire and Loading occupants and cargo should Information label also shows the never exceed XXX kg or size of the original equipment XXX lbs on your vehicle's...
Page 258 9-14 Driving and Operating The resulting figure equals If your vehicle will be towing the available amount of cargo a trailer, the load from your and luggage load capacity. trailer will be transferred to For example, if the XXX your vehicle. Consult this amount equals 1400 lbs and manual to determine how this there will be five 150 lb...
Page 259 Driving and Operating 9-15 seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire 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 260 9-16 Driving and Operating The GVWR includes the weight If you put things inside your WARNING of the vehicle, all occupants, vehicle like suitcases, tools, fuel, and cargo. packages, or anything else, they Do not load the vehicle any will go as fast as the vehicle heavier than the Gross The Certification/Tire label also goes.
Page 261: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-17 Avoid making hard stops for Starting and WARNING (Continued) the first 322 km (200 miles) or Operating so. During this time the new Do not leave an brake linings are not yet unsecured child restraint broken in. Hard stops with New Vehicle Break-In new linings can mean in your vehicle.
Page 262: Ignition Positions
9-18 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions and turn it only with your hand. the ignition and steering wheel. Use If the key cannot be turned by this position if the vehicle must be hand, see your dealer/retailer. pushed or towed. (LOCK/OFF): This position locks (ON/RUN): This position can be the ignition and transmission.
Page 263: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 9-19 Retained Accessory Starting the Engine components. If the ignition key is turned to the START position, Power (RAP) Move the shift lever to P (Park) or and then released when the N (Neutral). The engine will not start engine begins cranking, the These vehicle accessories can be in any other position.
Page 264: Engine Heater
9-20 Driving and Operating 2. If the engine does not start after Notice: The engine is designed to should be plugged in at least 5 10 seconds, especially in work with the electronics in the four hours before starting. Some very cold weather (below 0°F vehicle.
Page 265: Shifting Into Park
Driving and Operating 9-21 Shifting Into Park 3. Turn the ignition key to WARNING LOCK/OFF. 4. Remove the key and take it with WARNING Plugging the cord into an you. If you can leave the vehicle ungrounded outlet could cause an It can be dangerous to get out of with the ignition key in your electrical shock.
Page 266: Shifting Out Of Park
9-22 Driving and Operating you leave it. After you have moved Shifting Out of Park To shift out of P (Park): the shift lever into P (Park), hold the 1. Apply the brake pedal. The vehicle is equipped with an regular brake pedal down.
Page 267: Parking Over Things
Driving and Operating 9-23 Parking Over Things Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) That Burn WARNING The vehicle s exhaust system WARNING has been modified, damaged Engine exhaust contains Carbon or improperly repaired. Monoxide (CO) which cannot be Things that can burn could touch There are holes or openings seen or smelled.
Page 268: Running The Vehicle While
9-24 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic WARNING While Parked Transmission It can be dangerous to get out It is better not to park with the The automatic transmission has a of the vehicle if the automatic engine running. But if you ever have shift lever located on the console transmission shift lever is not fully to, here are some things to know.
Page 269 Driving and Operating 9-25 system. You must fully apply the N (Neutral): In this position, the WARNING regular brake first and then press engine does not connect with the the shift lever button before shifting wheels. To restart the engine when It is dangerous to get out of the from P (Park) when the ignition key the vehicle is already moving, use...
Page 270: Manual Mode
9-26 Driving and Operating D (Drive): This position is for designed to improve fuel economy To use this feature: normal driving. It provides the best and performance. Use the brake to 1. Move the shift lever to L (Low). fuel economy. If you need more hold the vehicle on a hill.
Page 271: Tow/Haul Mode
Driving and Operating 9-27 While in L (Low), the transmission Tow/Haul Mode Automatic Engine Grade will prevent shifting to a lower gear Braking (Tow/Haul): The vehicle may range if the engine speed is too Automatic Engine Grade Braking have a Tow/Haul mode. high.
Page 272: Drive Systems
9-28 Driving and Operating Drive Systems Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels With this feature, engine power is are slowing down.
Page 273: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-29 Remember: ABS does not change Parking Brake Notice: Driving with the parking the time needed to get a foot up to brake on can overheat the brake the brake pedal or always decrease system and cause premature stopping distance.
Page 274: Brake Assist
9-30 Driving and Operating Brake Assist Ride Control Systems will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC): This vehicle has a brake assist TRACTION CONTROL OFF, StabiliTrak System feature designed to assist the driver SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, in stopping or decreasing vehicle SERVICE STABILITRAK.
Page 275 Driving and Operating 9-31 DIC to warn the driver. The vehicle Traction Control Operation will still have brake-traction control The traction control system is part of when traction control is off, but will the StabiliTrak system. Traction not be able to use the engine speed control limits wheel spin by reducing management system.
Page 276: Cruise Control
9-32 Driving and Operating The engine speed management will acceleration while turning or Cruise Control be disabled. In this mode, engine abrupt upshifts/downshifts of the With cruise control, a speed of power is not reduced automatically transmission. When this happens, about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can and the driven wheels can spin a reduction in acceleration may be...
Page 277 Driving and Operating 9-33 (Cancel): Press to cancel cruise 1. Press the button to turn the control without erasing the set cruise control system on. speed from memory. 2. Get up to the speed desired. Setting Cruise Control 3. Press and release the SET button located on the Cruise control will not work if the steering wheel.
Page 278 9-34 Driving and Operating To slow down in very small Increasing Speed While Using Ending Cruise Control amounts, press the SET button Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise briefly. Each time this is done, If the cruise control is already control: the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h engaged,...
Page 279: Object Detection Systems
Driving and Operating 9-35 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 280: Camera (Rvc)
9-36 Driving and Operating A tow bar is attached to the When the System Does Not Rear Vision vehicle. Seem to Work Properly Camera (RVC) The vehicle's bumper is If the URPA system does not The vehicle may have a Rear Vision damaged.
Page 281 Driving and Operating 9-37 Vehicles Without Navigation To turn the rear vision camera WARNING (Continued) System system on again, press and hold until the left indicator light Your judged distances using the The rear vision camera system is illuminates. The rear vision camera screen will differ from actual designed to help the driver when system display is now enabled...
Page 282 9-38 Driving and Operating Turning the Rear Vision Camera There is a message on the rear System On or Off vision camera screen that states Check Surroundings for Safety . To turn the rear vision camera system on or off: Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast of the Screen 1.
Page 283 Driving and Operating 9-39 Symbols The symbols appear when an object Rear Vision Camera Error has been detected by the URPA Messages The navigation system may have a system. The symbol may cover the Service Rear Vision Camera feature that lets the driver view object when viewing the navigation symbols on the navigation screen System: This message can display...
Page 284 9-40 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera Location The area displayed by the camera is limited and does not display objects that are close to either corner or under the bumper. The area displayed can vary depending on vehicle orientation or road conditions.
Page 285 Driving and Operating 9-41 The back of the vehicle is in an A fast flash may indicate that the When the System Does Not accident, the position and display has been on for the Seem To Work Properly mounting angle of the camera maximum allowable time during The rear vision camera system can change or the camera can...
Page 286: Recommended Fuel
9-42 Driving and Operating Fuel Recommended Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with Use of the recommended fuel a posted octane rating of 87 or is an important part of the proper higher. If the octane rating is less maintenance of this vehicle. To help than 87, an audible knocking noise, keep the engine clean and maintain commonly referred to as spark...
Page 287: California Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-43 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 288 9-44 Driving and Operating label on the fuel pump to ensure We recommend that you use these methylcyclopentadienyl manganese gasoline meets enhanced gasolines, if they comply with the tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant detergency standards developed specifications described earlier. where you buy gasoline whether the by the auto companies.
Page 289: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating 9-45 Filling the Tank The tethered fuel cap is located While refueling, hang the tethered behind a hinged fuel door on the fuel cap from the hook on the driver side of the vehicle. fuel door. WARNING To open the fuel door, push the WARNING Fuel vapor burns violently and a...
Page 290: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-46 Driving and Operating When replacing the fuel cap, Notice: If a new fuel cap is WARNING (Continued) turn it clockwise until it clicks. needed, be sure to get the right Make sure the cap is fully installed. type of cap from your dealer/ and the vehicle damaged if this The diagnostic system can retailer.
Page 291: General Towing
Driving and Operating 9-47 Towing vehicle such as a motorhome, The vehicle can tow a trailer when see Recreational Vehicle Towing on equipped with the proper trailer page 10 84. towing equipment. For trailering General Towing capacity, see Trailer Towing on Information Driving Characteristics page 9 52.
Page 292 9-48 Driving and Operating The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). Pulling A Trailer Check all trailer hitch parts and Use a lower gear if the attachments, safety chains, Here are some important points: transmission shifts too often. electrical connectors, lamps, tires See Tow/Haul Mode later in There are many laws, including and mirror adjustments.
Page 293 Driving and Operating 9-49 Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and Tow/Haul assists when pulling a trailer combined weight is at least heavy trailer or a large or heavy 75 percent of the vehicle's Gross load.
Page 294 9-50 Driving and Operating Following Distance Making Turns When towing a trailer, the arrows on the instrument panel flash for turns Stay at least twice as far behind the Notice: Making very sharp turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are vehicle ahead as you would when while trailering could cause the burned out.
Page 295 Driving and Operating 9-51 When towing at high altitude on Parking on Hills If parking the rig on a hill: steep uphill grades, engine coolant 1. Press the brake pedal, but do will boil at a lower temperature than WARNING not shift into P (Park) yet.
Page 296: Trailer Towing
9-52 Driving and Operating Leaving After Parking on a Hill Check periodically to see that all Weight of the Trailer hitch nuts and bolts are tight. 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal How heavy can a trailer safely be? while you: Engine Cooling When Trailer Speed, altitude, road grades,...
Page 297 Driving and Operating 9-53 Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle Maximum Trailer Weight *GCWR Front Wheel Drive 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 7,500 lbs (3 402 kg) Front Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package 4,500 lbs (2 041 kg) 9,500 lbs (4 309 kg)
Page 298 9-54 Driving and Operating GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight applied well behind the rear axle, Rating) or the RGAWR (Rear Gross the effect on the rear axle is greater Axle Weight Rating). The effect of than just the weight itself, as much additional weight may reduce the as 1.5 times as much.
Page 299 Driving and Operating 9-55 added to the front axle weight and considered. Because the rear axle Total Weight on the Vehicle's 181 kg (400 lbs) to the rear axle now weighs 1 406 kg (3,100 lbs), Tires weight. The vehicle now weighs: 408 kg (900 lbs) can be put on Inflate the vehicle's tires to the the rear axle without exceeding...
Page 300: Towing Equipment
9-56 Driving and Operating Towing Equipment Weight-Distributing Hitches and Safety Chains Weight Carrying Hitches Always attach chains between the Hitches vehicle and the trailer. Cross the It is important to have the correct safety chains under the tongue of hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large the trailer to help prevent the tongue trucks going by and rough roads are from contacting the road if it...
Page 301 Driving and Operating 9-57 Trailer Wiring Harness They should be connected by your Electric Trailer Brake Control dealer/retailer or a qualified service Wiring Provisions Basic Trailer Wiring center. These wiring provisions for an The trailer wiring harness, with a If the back-up lamp circuit is not electric trailer brake controller are seven-pin connector, is located at functional, contact your dealer/...
Page 302: Conversions And Add-Ons Add-On Electrical
9-58 Driving and Operating Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to the vehicle unless you check with your dealer/ retailer first. Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle and the damage would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty.
Page 303: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Overheated Engine Taillamps, Turn Signal, Protection Sidemarker, and Operating Mode ... 10-19 Stoplamps ....10-29 Power Steering Fluid .
Page 304: General Information
10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Inspection ....10-50 Jump Starting General Information Tire Rotation ....10-50 Jump Starting .
Page 305: California Proposition
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition California Perchlorate Accessories and 65 Warning Materials Requirements Modifications Most motor vehicles, including this Certain types of automotive Adding non dealer/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 306: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Damage to vehicle components Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service resulting from the installation or use work, use the proper service of non GM certified parts, including manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own control module modifications, is not about how to service the vehicle Service Work...
Page 307: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. To open the hood: Pull the hood down to close. Lower the hood until the lifting pressure of the strut is reduced. Then allow the hood to fall and latch into place under its own weight.
Page 308 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview...
Page 309: Engine Cover
Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Radiator Pressure Cap. See H. Engine Cover on page 10 7. Engine Cover Cooling System on page 10 13. I. Engine Oil Dipstick. See B. Engine Coolant Recovery Cap. Checking Engine Oil under See Cooling System on Engine Oil on page 10 8.
Page 310: Engine Oil
10-8 Vehicle Care Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil See Engine Compartment Overview must be warm and the vehicle on page 10 6 for the location of the must be on level ground.
Page 311 Vehicle Care 10-9 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use This symbol indicates that the easier cold starting for the engine at oil has been certified by the extremely low temperatures. Always Look for three things: American Petroleum use an oil that meets the required GM6094M Institute (API).
Page 312: Engine Oil Life System
10-10 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Life System However, the engine oil and filter where the oil is changed prior to a must be changed at least once a Change Engine Oil Soon message When to Change Engine Oil year and at this time the system being turned on, reset the system.
Page 313: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-11 What to Do with Used Oil Automatic Transmission The transmission fluid will not reach the end of the dipstick unless Fluid Used engine oil contains certain the transmission is at operating elements that can be unhealthy for temperature.
Page 314 10-12 Vehicle Care How to Inspect the Engine Air 2. Disconnect the cover fitting from 6. Remove the housing cover (C) the ventilation tube (A). with outlet duct. Cleaner/Filter 3. Disconnect the wiring harness 7. Remove the filter (D) and any To inspect the air cleaner/filter, connector from the sensor (B).
Page 315: Cooling System
Vehicle Care 10-13 Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is Notice: Using coolant other WARNING ® off, dirt can easily get into the than DEX-COOL can cause engine, which could damage it. premature engine, heater core, An electric engine cooling fan Always have the air cleaner/filter or radiator corrosion.
Page 316 10-14 Vehicle Care What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Notice: If an improper coolant drinkable water and DEX-COOL mixture is used, the engine could coolant. If using this mixture, overheat and be badly damaged. WARNING nothing else needs to be added. The repair cost would not be This mixture: covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 317 Vehicle Care 10-15 Checking Coolant How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant WARNING level. Check to see if coolant is visible in You can be burned if you spill the coolant recovery tank.
Page 318 10-16 Vehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the 2. Remove the radiator pressure WARNING (Continued) cap when the cooling system, Radiator including the upper radiator cooling system and surge tank hose, is no longer hot. WARNING pressure cap to cool if you ever Turn the pressure cap slowly have to turn the pressure cap.
Page 319: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 10-17 Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. Engine Overheating The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine overheating. There is an engine coolant temperature gauge on the instrument panel cluster.
Page 320 10-18 Vehicle Care If you do decide to lift the hood , If Steam Is Coming From The WARNING (Continued) make sure the vehicle is parked on Engine Compartment a level surface. See Overheated Engine WARNING Then check to see if the engine Protection Operating Mode on cooling fans are running.
Page 321: Overheated Engine Protection
Vehicle Care 10-19 If the overheat warning is displayed If there is no sign of steam, idle Notice: After driving in the with no sign of steam: the engine for three minutes while overheated engine protection parked. If the warning is still operating mode, to avoid engine 1.
Page 322: Washer Fluid
10-20 Vehicle Care When to Check Power Steering 5. Replace the cap and completely Washer Fluid tighten it. Fluid What to Use 6. Remove the cap again and look It is not necessary to regularly When adding windshield washer at the fluid level on the dipstick. check power steering fluid unless fluid, be sure to read the you suspect there is a leak in the...
Page 323: Brakes
Vehicle Care 10-21 Fill the washer fluid tank only WARNING three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for The brake wear warning sound fluid expansion if freezing means that soon the brakes will occurs, which could not work well. That could lead to damage the tank if it is completely full.
Page 324: Brake Fluid
10-22 Vehicle Care Brake linings should always be new, approved replacement parts. There are only two reasons why the replaced as complete axle sets. If this is not done, the brakes might brake fluid level in the reservoir not work properly. For example, might go down: Brake Pedal Travel installing disc brake pads that are...
Page 325: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-23 If brake fluid is spilled WARNING WARNING on the vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish can If too much brake fluid is added, it With the wrong kind of fluid in be damaged. Be careful not can spill on the engine and burn, the brake hydraulic system, to spill brake fluid on the if the engine is hot enough.
Page 326: All-Wheel Drive
10-24 Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage All-Wheel Drive 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. It is not necessary to check the See Parking Brake on WARNING all wheel drive lubricant levels. page 9 29. A fluid leak is the only reason for Batteries have acid that can burn Do not use the accelerator fluid loss.
Page 327: System Check
Vehicle Care 10-25 Automatic Transmission 2. Firmly apply the parking Ignition Transmission brake. See Parking Brake on Shift Lock Control Lock Check page 9 29. System Check While parked, and with the parking Be ready to apply the regular brake set, try to turn the ignition brake immediately if the vehicle to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever WARNING...
Page 328: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
10-26 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 your foot on the regular brake, set be inspected for wear or cracking. the parking brake.
Page 329: Windshield Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-27 Backglass Wiper Blade 3. Replace the wiper blade. 4. Return the wiper arm and blade To replace the backglass wiper assembly to the rest position on blade: the glass. 1. Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the backglass. Windshield Replacement The backglass wiper blade will Your vehicle is equipped with an...
Page 330: Headlamp Aiming
10-28 Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Headlamp aim has been preset at For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on the factory and should need no WARNING further adjustment. page 10 30. However, if your vehicle is damaged For any bulb changing procedure The low beam high intensity...
Page 331: Taillamps, Turn Signal
Vehicle Care 10-29 Taillamps, Turn Signal, 3. Remove the two hex nuts License Plate Lamp holding the taillamp assembly Sidemarker, and To replace one of these bulbs: in place. Stoplamps 1. Remove the two screws holding 4. Pull out the taillamp assembly. each of the license plate lamps 5.
Page 332: Replacement Bulbs
10-30 Vehicle Care 3. Turn the bulb socket Electrical System Electrical System counterclockwise and pull the Overload bulb straight out of the socket. High Voltage Devices and The vehicle has fuses and circuit 4. Install the new bulb. Wiring breakers to protect against an 5.
Page 333: Fuses And Circuit
Vehicle Care 10-31 Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in your vehicle some cases to remain off. Have are protected from short circuits the headlamp wiring checked right by a combination of fuses, circuit away if the lamps go on and off or...
Page 334 10-32 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage BATT 1 Battery 1 BATT 2 Battery 2 BATT 3 Battery 3 Engine Control Module Engine Control ECM 1 Module 1 EMISSION 1 Emission 1 EMISSION 2 Emission 2 EVEN COILS Even Injector Coils FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2...
Page 335 Vehicle Care 10-33 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Heating, Ventilation REAR S/ROOF/ Rear Camera Sunroof and Air CAMERA SUNSHADE HVAC BLWR Conditioning Rear Accessory SERVICE Service Repair Blower RR APO Power Outlet SPARE Spare Left High-Beam LT HI BEAM RR DEFOG Rear Defogger Headlamp...
Page 336: Block
10-34 Vehicle Care Relays Usage Relays Usage Relays Usage HORN Horn TRLR Trailer Back-up Air Conditioning CMPRSR BCK/UP Lamps Compressor Clutch Ignition Main CLTCH Windshield Wiper Trailer Left Auxiliary LT TRLR Stoplamp and Windshield Wiper VAC PUMP Vacuum Pump STOP/TRN WPR HI Turn Signal Lamp High Speed...
Page 337 Vehicle Care 10-35 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage AIRBAG Airbag Heating, HVAC Ventilation and Amplifier Air Conditioning BCK/ Back up Lamp/ INADV/ Inadvertent UP/STOP Stoplamp PWR/LED Power LED Body Control INFOTMNT Infotainment Module Driver Side Turn CNSTR/ LT/TRN/SIG Canister Vent Signal VENT Memory Seat CTSY...
Page 338 10-36 Vehicle Care Relays Usage Relays Usage Driver Side Power Power Unlock UNLCK PWR/SEAT Seat Relay Relay Passenger Side Daytime Running DRL2 PWR/SEAT Power Seat Relay Lamps 2 Relay Power Windows Driver Side Unlock PWR/WNDW LT/UNLCK Relay Relay PWR/ Power Steering Daytime Running COLUMN Column Relay...
Page 339: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care 10-37 Wheels and Tires Tire Sidewall Labeling WARNING (Continued) Useful information about a Tires Underinflated tires pose the tire is molded into its sidewall. same danger as overloaded The examples below show a Your new vehicle comes with tires.
Page 340 10-38 Vehicle Care and service description. See the (D) Tire Identification (G) Maximum Cold Inflation Tire Size illustration later in this Number (TIN) The letters and Load Limit Maximum load section for more detail. numbers following the DOT that can be carried and the (Department of Transportation) maximum pressure needed (B) TPC Spec (Tire...
Page 341 Vehicle Care 10-39 (B) Temporary Use Only Number (TIN). The TIN shows (F) Tire Size A combination of The compact spare tire or the manufacturer and plant letters and numbers define a temporary use tire has a tread code, tire size, and date the tire tire's width, height, aspect ratio, life of approximately 5 000 km was manufactured.
Page 342: Tire Designations
10-40 Vehicle Care Tire Designations (B) Tire Width The three digit (E) Rim Diameter Diameter of number indicates the tire section the wheel in inches. Tire Size width in millimeters from (F) Service Description These sidewall to sidewall. The following illustration characters represent the load shows an example of a typical (C) Aspect Ratio...
Page 343 Vehicle Care 10-41 Accessory Weight This Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic DOT Markings A code molded means the combined weight tire in which the plies are laid into the sidewall of a tire of optional accessories. at alternate angles less than signifying that the tire is in Some examples of optional 90 degrees to the centerline...
Page 344 10-42 Vehicle Care GAWR RR Gross Axle Maximum Inflation Pressure Outward Facing Sidewall Weight Rating for the rear axle. The maximum air pressure to side of an asymmetrical tire that See Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated. has a particular side that faces page 9 12.
Page 345 Vehicle Care 10-43 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic Treadwear Indicators Narrow Vehicle Capacity Weight tire in which the ply cords that bands, sometimes called wear The number of designated extend to the beads are laid at bars, that show across the seating positions multiplied by 90 degrees to the centerline of tread of a tire when only 1.6 mm...
Page 346: Tire Pressure
10-44 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 347: System
Vehicle Care 10-45 How to Check If you overfill the tire, release vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has air by pushing on the metal stem Use a good quality pocket-type tires of a different size than the size in the center of the tire valve.
Page 348: Operation
10-46 Vehicle Care Please note that the TPMS is When the malfunction indicator Federal Communications not a substitute for proper tire is illuminated, the system may Commission (FCC) and maintenance, and it is the driver's not be able to detect or signal Industry Canada responsibility to maintain correct low tire pressure as intended.
Page 349 Vehicle Care 10-47 the driver. For additional information Your vehicle's TPMS can warn you and details about the DIC operation about a low tire pressure condition and displays see Driver Information but it does not replace normal tire Center (DIC) on page 5 25 and maintenance.
Page 350 10-48 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 351 Vehicle Care 10-49 TPMS Sensor Matching You have two minutes to match 4. Start with the driver side the first tire/wheel position, and front tire. Process five minutes overall to match all 5. Remove the valve cap from the Each TPMS sensor has a unique four tire/wheel positions.
Page 352: Tire Inspection
10-50 Vehicle Care 8. Proceed to the driver side rear Tire Inspection Any time you notice unusual tire, and repeat the procedure in wear, rotate the tires as soon We recommend that you Step 5. The horn sounds two as possible and check wheel regularly inspect your vehicle's times to indicate the sensor alignment.
Page 353: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care 10-51 If the vehicle has a compact When It Is Time for New WARNING spare tire, do not include it in Tires the tire rotation. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Various factors, such as parts to which it is fastened, can After the tires have been maintenance, temperatures,...
Page 354: Buying New Tires
10-52 Vehicle Care The vehicle needs new tires if any wear out before they degrade due GM's exclusive TPC Spec of the following statements are true: to age. If you are unsure about the system considers over a dozen need to replace the tires as they get critical specifications that impact You can see the indicators at older, consult the tire manufacturer...
Page 355 Vehicle Care 10-53 See Tire Inspection on page 10 50 Vehicles that have a tire WARNING and Tire Rotation on page 10 50 pressure monitoring system for information on proper tire could give an inaccurate If you use bias-ply tires on the rotation.
Page 356: Different Size Tires And Wheels
10-54 Vehicle Care Different Size Tires and Uniform Tire Quality WARNING Wheels Grading If you add different sized wheels, If you add wheels or tires that are Quality grades can be found your vehicle may not provide an a different size than your original where applicable on the tire acceptable level of performance equipment wheels and tires, this...
Page 357 Vehicle Care 10-55 The grades are molded on the Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C sidewalls of most passenger The treadwear grade is a The traction grades, from car tires. The Uniform Tire comparative rating based highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, Quality Grading (UTQG) system and C.
Page 358: Wheel Alignment And Tire
10-56 Vehicle Care Temperature A, B, C properly inflated and not Wheel Replacement overloaded. Excessive speed, The temperature grades Replace any wheel that is bent, underinflation, or excessive are A (the highest), B, and C, cracked, or badly rusted or loading, either separately or in representing the tire's resistance corroded.
Page 359: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-57 Used Replacement Wheels WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING Using the wrong replacement suspension or other vehicle parts. wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel The area damaged by the tire Putting a used wheel on the nuts on your vehicle can be chains could cause you to lose vehicle is dangerous.
Page 360: If A Tire Goes Flat
10-58 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat you want the vehicle to go. It may WARNING be very bumpy and noisy, but you It is unusual for a tire to blowout can still steer. Gently brake to a Changing a tire can be while you are driving, especially if stop, well off the road if possible.
Page 361: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 10-59 When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), Tire Sealant and WARNING (Continued) use the following example as a Compressor Kit guide to assist you in the placement To be certain the vehicle will not of wheel blocks (A). WARNING move, put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from...
Page 362 10-60 Vehicle Care If this vehicle has a tire sealant and This vehicle may have one of WARNING compressor kit, there may not be a the following tire sealant and spare tire, tire changing equipment, compressor kits. The kit includes: Over-inflating a tire could and on some vehicles there may not cause the tire to rupture and...
Page 363 Vehicle Care 10-61 Tire Sealant Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the label adhered to the sealant canister. Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister. The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date. Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer/ retailer.
Page 364 10-62 Vehicle Care 2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (F) 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle and the power plug (H). must be running while using the air compressor. 3. Place the kit on the ground. 8. Turn the selector switch (A) Make sure the tire valve stem is counterclockwise to the positioned close to the ground...
Page 365 Vehicle Care 10-63 10. Inflate the tire to the the tire valve. See Roadside 15. Replace the sealant/air recommended inflation Assistance Program on hose (F), and the power pressure using the pressure page 13 6. plug (H) back in their original gauge (C).
Page 366 10-64 Vehicle Care 19. Stop at a safe location and 21. Dispose of the used sealant check the tire pressure. canister (E) and sealant/air Refer to Steps 1 through 11 hose (F) assembly at a local under Using the Tire Sealant dealer/retailer or in accordance and Compressor Kit without with local state codes and...
Page 367 Vehicle Care 10-65 4. Remove the tire valve stem cap 8. Turn the selector switch (A) from the flat tire by turning it clockwise to the Air Only counterclockwise. position. 5. Attach the air only hose (G) onto 9. Press the on/off (B) button to the tire valve stem by turning it turn the compressor on.
Page 368 10-66 Vehicle Care If you inflate the tire higher 14. Replace the air only hose (G) Removal and Installation of the than the recommended and the power plug (H) and Sealant Canister pressure you can adjust cord back in its original To remove the sealant canister: the excess pressure by location.
Page 369: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 10-67 Storing the Tire Sealant 2. Press the two tabs on the quick release buckle to release the and Compressor Kit tire sealant and compressor kit strap. The tire sealant and compressor kit is located in the storage 3.
Page 370 10-68 Vehicle Care 1. Open the storage compartment door of the convenience center that is nearest the liftgate and remove the cap on the bottom of the storage compartment. 2. Open the carpet cutout that is located through the hole of the storage compartment.
Page 371 Vehicle Care 10-69 6. Turn the wrench clockwise to Do the following to check the cable: raise the cable back up after 1. Check under the vehicle to see if removing the spare tire. the cable is visible. Do not store a full size or a flat 2.
Page 372 10-70 Vehicle Care 5. If you still cannot lower the If the vehicle has aluminum Notice: If this vehicle has wheel spare tire to the ground, see wheels, remove the wheel nut locks and an impact wrench is Secondary Latch System on caps using the wheel wrench.
Page 373 Vehicle Care 10-71 Notice: If a jack is used to raise WARNING the vehicle without positioning it correctly, the vehicle could be Raising your vehicle with the damaged. When raising the jack improperly positioned can vehicle on a jack, avoid contact damage the vehicle and even with the rear axle control arms.
Page 374 10-72 Vehicle Care WARNING WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Never use oil or grease on bolts parts to which it is fastened, can or nuts because the nuts might make wheel nuts become loose come loose. The vehicle's wheel after time.
Page 375 Vehicle Care 10-73 12. Put the nuts on by hand by WARNING turning them clockwise until the wheel is held against the Wheel nuts that are improperly or mounting surface. Make sure incorrectly tightened can cause the rounded end is toward the the wheels to become loose or wheel.
Page 376 10-74 Vehicle Care Storing the Spare Tire 4. When the compact spare tire is WARNING almost in the stored position, turn the tire so the valve is WARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other toward the rear of the vehicle. equipment in the passenger The underbody-mounted spare This position helps when...
Page 377 Vehicle Care 10-75 3. Put the flat tire in the rear storage area with the valve stem pointing toward the rear of the vehicle. 6. Make sure the tire is stored 5. Hook the cable onto the outside securely. Push, pull (A), and then portion of the liftgate hinges (B).
Page 378 10-76 Vehicle Care Storing the Tools 3. Reinstall the wing bolt (B) by turning clockwise. 4. To replace the cover, line up the tab at the front of the cover with the notch in the cover opening. Push the cover in place and make sure that the rear clips are in the slots and push the cover closed.
Page 379: Secondary Latch System
Vehicle Care 10-77 Secondary Latch System To release the spare tire from the secondary latch: This vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly that WARNING has a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the compact spare Someone standing too close tire from suddenly falling off the during the procedure could be vehicle if the cable holding the...
Page 380 10-78 Vehicle Care 5. Turn the lug wrench clockwise 9. Tilt the retainer and slip it to raise the jack until it lifts the through the wheel opening secondary latch spring. when the spare tire has been completely lowered. 6. Keep raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward 10.
Page 381: Compact Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 10-79 Compact Spare Tire The compact spare is made to And do not mix the compact spare perform well at speeds up to tire or wheel with other wheels or 65 mph (105 km/h) for distances up tires. They will not fit. Keep the WARNING to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you spare tire and its wheel together.
Page 382: Jump Starting
10-80 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Trying to start the vehicle by involved in the jump start pushing or pulling it will not procedure. Put an automatic If the vehicle's battery has run work, and it could damage the transmission in P (Park) or a down, you may want to use another vehicle.
Page 383 Vehicle Care 10-81 4. Open the hoods and locate the Before you connect the cables, WARNING (Continued) positive (+) and negative ( ) here are some basic things you terminal locations on the other should know. Positive (+) will go add water to take care of that vehicle.
Page 384 10-82 Vehicle Care 8. Now connect the black negative ( ) cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative ( ) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step.
Page 385 Vehicle Care 10-83 10. Now start the vehicle with To disconnect the jumper cables the good battery and run the from both vehicles, do the following: engine for a while. 1. Disconnect the black 11. Try to start the vehicle that negative ( ) cable from the had the dead battery.
Page 386: Towing The Vehicle
10-84 Vehicle Care Is the vehicle ready to be Towing dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towed? Just as preparing the towing the vehicle with all four vehicle for a long trip, make wheels on the ground. Dolly towing Towing the Vehicle sure the vehicle is prepared is towing the vehicle with two to be towed.
Page 387 Vehicle Care 10-85 If the vehicle is all wheel drive, it 5. Shift the transmission to Once the destination is reached: can be dinghy towed from the front. N (Neutral). 1. Set the parking brake. These vehicles can also be towed 6.
Page 388 10-86 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing Dolly Towing 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a (All-Wheel Drive Vehicles) (Front-Wheel Drive clamping device designed for Vehicles Only) towing. 5. Remove the key from the ignition. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 7.
Page 389: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-87 Appearance Care Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish Exterior Care may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ that are made for a basecoat/ Lenses clearcoat paint finish on the Use only lukewarm or cold water, a vehicle.
Page 390 10-88 Vehicle Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal should not be used on plastic High pressure car washes could Parts parts, do not use it on the vehicle cause water to enter the vehicle. or damage may occur and it Avoid using high pressure washes Bright metal parts should be would not be covered by the closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to the...
Page 391 Vehicle Care 10-89 Wheels and Trim Aluminum damage the surface of the Notice: Driving the vehicle wheel(s). The repairs would through an automatic car wash or Chrome not be covered by the vehicle that has silicone carbide tire The vehicle may have either warranty.
Page 392 10-90 Vehicle Care Wipers can be damaged by: Sheet Metal Damage Underbody Maintenance Extreme dusty conditions If the vehicle is damaged and Chemicals used for ice and snow requires sheet metal repair or removal and dust control can collect Sand and salt replacement, make sure the body on the underbody.
Page 393: Interior Care
Vehicle Care 10-91 Chemical Paint Spotting Remove dust from small buttons Cleaners can contain solvents that and knobs with a small brush with can become concentrated in the Some weather and atmospheric soft bristles. vehicle's interior. Before using conditions can create a chemical cleaners, read and adhere to all Your dealer/retailer has products for fallout.
Page 394 10-92 Vehicle Care Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. Fabric/Carpet To clean: Avoid laundry detergents or 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft dishwashing soaps with cloth with water or club soda. brush attachment to remove dust degreasers.
Page 395 Vehicle Care 10-93 If any of the soil remains, a Leather Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and commercial fabric cleaner or spot Other Plastic Surfaces To remove dust, a soft cloth lifter may be necessary. Test a small dampened with water can be To remove dust, a soft cloth hidden area for colorfastness before used.
Page 396: Floor Mats
10-94 Vehicle Care Some commercial products may Floor Mats increase gloss on the instrument If the floor mat has a snap retainer, panel. The increase in gloss may a grommet in the driver side floor cause annoying reflections in the mat attaches to a hook on the floor windshield and even make it difficult of the vehicle to secure the floor...
Page 397: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Please read the information under Scheduled Maintenance. To keep Maintenance Maintenance intervals, the vehicle in good condition, see checks, inspections, your dealer/retailer. recommended fluids, and The maintenance schedule is for lubricants are necessary to keep General Information vehicles that: this vehicle in good working...
Page 398: Scheduled Maintenance
11-2 Service and Maintenance The proper replacement parts, Scheduled WARNING fluids, and lubricants to use are Maintenance listed in Recommended Fluids and Performing maintenance work can Lubricants on page 11 7 and be dangerous. Some jobs can When the Change Engine Oil Maintenance Replacement Parts on cause serious injury.
Page 399 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Brake system inspection (or If the engine oil life system is reset Maintenance every 12 months, whichever accidentally, service the vehicle Change engine oil and filter. See occurs first). within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since Engine Oil on page 10 8. An the last service.
Page 400 11-4 Service and Maintenance Body hinges and latches, key See Ignition Transmission Lock Additional Required Services lock cylinders, hood latch Check on page 10 25. At Each Fuel Stop assemblies, secondary latches, See Park Brake and P (Park) pivots, spring anchor and Engine oil level check.
Page 401 Service and Maintenance 11-5 First Engine Oil Change After or delivery service. During washer is used to clean mud Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles any maintenance, if a power and dirt from the underbody, washer is used to clean mud care should be taken to not Fuel system inspection for and dirt from the underbody,...
Page 402 11-6 Service and Maintenance Service Maintenance 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 403: Lubricants, And Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-7 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 10 8.
Page 404 11-8 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant 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 Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 405: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15278634 A3083C Engine Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12611882 41-107...
Page 406: Maintenance Records
11-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 407 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 408 11-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 409: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 410: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 7 for more information. 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.
Page 411: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3.6L V6 Engine Automatic 1.10 mm (0.043 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.6L V6 Engine...
Page 412 12-4 Technical Data NOTES...
Page 413: Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Buick. Normally, any concerns with General Motors ... 13-14...
Page 414 13-2 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 415: Customer Assistance Offices
General Motors of Canada General Motors Customer However, if a customer wishes to Limited wants you to be aware of its Communication Centre, write or e-mail Buick, the letter participation in a no-charge 1-800-263-3777 (English), should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration program.
Page 416: Online Owner Center
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 417: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Here are a few of the valuable tools GM Mobility and services you will have Reimbursement Program Buick www.buick.com access to: Buick Merchandise My Showroom: Find and save www.buickmerchandise.com information on vehicles and Help Center www.buick.com/ current offers in your area.
Page 418: Program
Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. When calling Roadside Assistance, Emergency Tow From a Public Buick and General Motors of have the following information Road or Highway: Tow to the Canada Limited reserve the right to...
Page 419 Customer Information 13-7 Flat Tire Change: Service is Trip Interruption Benefits and Services Specific to Canadian provided to change a flat tire Assistance: Must be over Purchased Vehicles with the spare tire. The spare 250 kilometres from where Fuel delivery: Reimbursement tire, if equipped, must be in good your trip was started to is approximately $5 Canadian.
Page 420: Program
13-8 Customer Information Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Appointments Program Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, When your vehicle requires To enhance your ownership if you are unable to wait, GM helps warranty service, contact your experience, we and our participating to minimize your inconvenience by dealer/retailer and request an...
Page 421 Customer Information 13-9 Public Transportation or Fuel Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Reimbursement Information Your dealer may arrange to provide If your vehicle requires overnight you with a courtesy rental vehicle or All program options, such as shuttle warranty repairs, and public reimburse you for a rental vehicle service, may not be available at transportation is used instead of the...
Page 422: Collision Damage Repair
13-10 Customer Information Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment parts subsequent collisions. Aftermarket may also be used for repair. These parts are not covered by your GM If your vehicle is involved in a parts are typically removed from New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and collision and it is damaged, have vehicles that were total losses in any vehicle failure related to such...
Page 423 Customer Information 13-11 Vehicle license plate Many insurance policies provide If a Crash Occurs reduced protection to your GM Vehicle make, model and If there has been an injury, call vehicle by limiting compensation model year emergency services for help. Do not for damage repairs by using leave the scene of a crash until all Vehicle Identification...
Page 424: Service Publications
13-12 Customer Information Managing the Vehicle Damage initially value the repair using Service Publications aftermarket parts. Discuss this with Repair Process Ordering Information your repair professional, and insist In the event that your vehicle on Genuine GM parts. Remember if Service Manuals requires damage repairs, GM your vehicle is leased you may be...
Page 425: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information 13-13 Owner Information ORDER TOLL FREE: Reporting Safety 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday Owner publications are written Defects 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time specifically for owners and intended For Credit Card Orders Only to provide basic operational Reporting Safety Defects (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit information about the vehicle.
Page 426: Government
General Motors. safety defect, notify Transport Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: To contact NHTSA, you may Canada immediately, in addition Buick Customer Assistance Center call the Vehicle Safety Hotline to notifying General Motors of P.O. Box 33136 toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 Canada Limited.
Page 427: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
Customer Information 13-15 Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances Recording and This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur. Recorder (EDR). The main purpose Privacy Important: EDR data is recorded of an EDR is to record, in certain by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash or near crash-like situations,...
Page 428: Navigation System
13-16 Customer Information GM will not access this data or Radio Frequency Radio Frequency share it with others except: with the Identification (RFID) Statement consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that consent of the lessee;...
Page 429 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Antilock Brake What Will You See After System (ABS) ....9-28 Accessories and an Airbag Inflates? ..3-35 Warning Light .
Page 430 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont.) Cargo High Intensity Discharge Cover ......4-3 Battery ..... . . 10-23 (HID) Lighting .
Page 431 INDEX Circuit Breakers ....10-31 Cooling System ....10-13 Cleaning Engine Messages ... .5-33 Damage Repair, Collision .
Page 432 INDEX Drive Systems Engine (cont.) All-Wheel Drive ..10-24, 9-28 Cooling System Messages . . .5-33 Electrical Equipment, Cover ......10-7 Driver Information Add-On .
Page 433 INDEX Fuel ......9-42 Additives .....9-43 Filter Gages Filling a Portable Fuel...
Page 434 INDEX High-Beam On Light ... 5-24 Highway Hypnosis ....9-8 Halogen Bulbs ....10-28 Key and Lock Messages .
Page 435: For Children (Latch)
INDEX Lighting Locks Messages Adaptive Forward ....6-4 Automatic Door ....2-8 Airbag System .
Page 436: Automatic Dimming
INDEX Mirrors Automatic Dimming Object Detection System Parade Dimming ....6-7 Rearview ....2-18 Messages .
Page 437 INDEX Power (cont.) Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Replacement Parts Seat Adjustment ....3-3 System ..... . . 7-44 Airbags .
Page 438 i-10 INDEX Seats (cont.) Shifting Rear ......3-8 Into Park ..... .9-21 Safety Belts .
Page 439 INDEX i-11 Storage Areas (cont.) Time ......5-9 Tires (cont.) Convenience Net ....4-3 Tires Wheel Alignment and Tire Floor Console .
Page 440 i-12 INDEX Vehicle Identification Wheels Number (VIN) ....12-1 Alignment and Tire Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-35 Service Parts Identification Balance .

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