Chevrolet 2012 Traverse Owner's Manual

Chevrolet 2012 Traverse Owner's Manual

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2012 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-4
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-40
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-48
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-36
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

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  • Page 1 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Seats and Restraints ..3-1 Lighting .
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2012 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual Driving and Operating ..9-1 Electrical System ... . 10-28 Technical Data ....12-1 Driving Information .
  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    Canadian Vehicle Owners Danger, Warnings, and this manual including, but not limited Cautions to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, Propriétaires Canadiens the CHEVROLET Emblem, and A French language copy of this Warning messages found on vehicle...
  • Page 4: Onstar

    Introduction Symbols Vehicle Symbol Chart WARNING Here are some additional symbols The vehicle has components and that may be found on the vehicle These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of and what they mean. For more that could hurt you or other text.
  • Page 5 Introduction : Fuses : Power : Headlamp High/Low-Beam : Remote Vehicle Start Changer : Safety Belt Reminders : LATCH System Child : Tire Pressure Monitor Restraints : Tow/Haul Mode : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Oil Pressure : Windshield Washer Fluid : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 6 Introduction NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 7: In Brief

    In Brief In Brief Passenger Sensing Performance and Maintenance ® System ..... 1-11 StabiliTrak System ..1-22 Mirror Adjustment .
  • Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 9 In Brief A. Turn and Lane Change Lever. Data Link Connector (DLC) Power Outlets on page 5 8. See Turn and Lane-Change (Out of View). See Malfunction Q. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on Signals on page 6 4. Indicator Lamp on page 5 17. page 5 5.
  • Page 10: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief Initial Drive Press and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic Information alarm. This section provides a brief Press again to cancel the panic overview about some of the alarm. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
  • Page 11: Door Locks

    In Brief The engine will continue to run for Door Locks 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a To lock or unlock a door manually: 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. From the inside use the door lock knob on the window sill.
  • Page 12 In Brief Power Liftgate Windows Seat Adjustment On vehicles with a power liftgate, Manual Seats the vehicle must be in P (Park) to operate it. Press and hold on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Press the switch to lower the window.
  • Page 13 In Brief Adjust the seatback by tilting the To adjust a manual seat: Power Seats top of the control (B) forward or 1. Lift the handle (A) under the seat rearward. to unlock it. See Reclining Seatbacks on 2. Slide the seat to the desired page 3 5.
  • Page 14: Memory Features

    In Brief Memory Features Storing Memory Positions To recall, press and release 1 or 2. The vehicle must be in To save into memory: P (Park). A single beep will sound. 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback The seat and outside mirrors will recliner, and both outside move to the position previously mirrors.
  • Page 15: Second Row Seats

    In Brief Second Row Seats Third Row Seats The third row seatbacks can be folded forward, and the seats can be removed. To fold the third row seatback: 1. Remove anything on or under the seat. 3. Pull up on the release lever on the back of the seat.
  • Page 16: Heated And Ventilated Seats

    1-10 In Brief Heated and Ventilated Press the button once for the Safety Belts highest setting. With each press of Seats the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest.
  • Page 17: Passenger Sensing System

    In Brief 1-11 Passenger Sensing started. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 31 for more System information. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors United States Uplevel Model To adjust the mirrors: 1. Press (A) or (B) to select a mirror. Canada and Mexico 2.
  • Page 18 1-12 In Brief Folding Mirrors Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Adjustment For vehicles with manual folding The automatic dimming rearview mirrors, push the mirror toward the mirror reduces the glare from other vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return vehicle headlamps. Each time the to its original position.
  • Page 19: Interior Lighting

    In Brief 1-13 Interior Lighting Dome Lamp Override An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the dome Dome Lamps lamps are off. Press near the bottom of the button so the dome lamps The dome lamps are located in the come on when a door is opened.
  • Page 20: Exterior Lighting

    1-14 In Brief Exterior Lighting Windshield Wiper/Washer : Manual operation of the parking lamps and other exterior The windshield wiper/washer lever lamps. is located on the left side of the : Manual operation of the steering column. headlamps and other exterior lamps.
  • Page 21: Climate Controls

    In Brief 1-15 Windshield Washer Climate Controls : Press the button at the end of the turn signal/lane change lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield. Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper and rear wash button is located on the instrument panel below the climate control system.
  • Page 22 1-16 In Brief or Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) on page 8 10. Transmission Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode ERS mode allows you to choose the top-gear limit of the transmission and the vehicle's speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer.
  • Page 23: Vehicle Features

    In Brief 1-17 Vehicle Features : Seek or scan stations. : Change the display between Radio(s) the radio station frequency and the 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 3.
  • Page 24: Portable Audio Devices

    1-18 In Brief Each page of favorites can contain Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices any combination of AM, FM, or XM Vehicles with an XM satellite This vehicle may have an auxiliary stations. radio tuner and a valid XM satellite input located on the radio faceplate See AM-FM Radio on page 7 7.
  • Page 25: Onstar Overview

    In Brief 1-19 Steering Wheel Controls For vehicles with Bluetooth or Press to select a track or a folder ® OnStar systems, press and hold when navigating folders on an iPod for longer than two seconds to or USB device. interact with those systems.
  • Page 26 1-20 In Brief + RES: Press briefly to make the instructions for reaching the : Press to customize the feature vehicle resume to a previously set destination. In addition, the system settings on your vehicle. See speed, or press and hold to can help locate a variety of points Vehicle Personalization (With DIC accelerate.
  • Page 27 In Brief 1-21 Ultrasonic Parking Assist Storage Compartments Power Outlets If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking The vehicle has 12 volt accessory Assist (URPA) uses sensors on the power outlets which can be used to rear bumper to detect objects while plug in electrical equipment, such as parking the vehicle.
  • Page 28: Maintenance

    1-22 In Brief Sunroof Performance and Tire Pressure Monitor Maintenance The ignition must be in ON/RUN or This vehicle may have a Tire ACC/ACCESSORY to operate the Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). sunroof and power sunshade. See ® StabiliTrak System Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 19.
  • Page 29 In Brief 1-23 indicator that the tire pressures are Engine Oil Life System 3. If the vehicle has Driver getting low and the tires need to be Information Center (DIC) The engine oil life system calculates inflated to the proper pressure. buttons: Press and hold the engine oil life based on vehicle use set/reset button until 100% is...
  • Page 30: Driving For Better Fuel Economy

    Mexico: 01-800-466-0800 Avoid fast starts and accelerate Replace the vehicle's tires with smoothly. As the owner of a new Chevrolet, the same TPC Spec number you are automatically enrolled in the Brake gradually and avoid molded into the tire's sidewall Roadside Assistance program.
  • Page 31 In Brief 1-25 ® Roadside Assistance and OnStar Online Owner Center (U.S. and OnStar (U.S. and Canada) Canada) If equipped, this vehicle has a If you have an active OnStar The Online Owner Center is a comprehensive, in-vehicle system complimentary service that includes subscription, press the button that can connect to a live Advisor...
  • Page 32 1-26 In Brief NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 33: Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Doors Interior Mirrors Liftgate ..... . 2-10 Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-19 Windows Automatic Dimming Rearview Vehicle Security...
  • Page 34: Keys And Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed. Keys If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always WARNING carry a spare key.
  • Page 35: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Check the transmitter's battery. Remote Keyless Entry See Battery Replacement later (RKE) System in this section. See Radio Frequency Statement on If the transmitter is still not page 13 20 for information working correctly, see your regarding Part 15 of the Federal dealer or a qualified technician Communications Commission (FCC)
  • Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows See Vehicle Personalization (With replacement can be purchased and (Power Liftgate): Press and DIC Buttons) on page 5 40 for programmed through your dealer. hold until the liftgate begins to move additional information. When the replacement transmitter to open or close the liftgate.
  • Page 37: Remote Vehicle Start

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Insert the new battery, positive If the vehicle has the remote start side facing down. Replace with a feature, the RKE transmitter CR2032 or equivalent battery. functions have an increased range of operation. However, the range 4.
  • Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows When the vehicle starts, the parking After entering the vehicle during a For example, if and then lamps will turn on and remain on remote start, insert and turn the key pressed again after the vehicle as long as the engine is running.
  • Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows Shutting the Engine Off After a Door Locks WARNING (Continued) Remote Start WARNING injuries or even death from To manually shut off a remote start: heat stroke. Always lock the Aim the RKE transmitter at the Unlocked doors can be vehicle whenever leaving it.
  • Page 40: Power Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks This feature can be programmed by (Unlock): Press to unlock the using the Driver Information Center doors. (DIC). See DELAY DOOR LOCK (Lock): Press to lock the doors. under Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5 40. Delayed Locking Automatic Door Locks When locking the doors with the...
  • Page 41: Lockout Protection

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Lockout Protection Safety Locks To set the locks, insert a key into the slot and turn it to the horizontal This feature protects you from The vehicle has rear door security position. The door can only be locking the key in the vehicle when locks to prevent passengers from opened from the outside with the...
  • Page 42: Doors

    2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors To open the liftgate, press the touch WARNING (Continued) pad under the liftgate handle. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to open Liftgate Adjust the Climate Control the liftgate. To close the liftgate, use system to a setting that the pull cup or pull strap as an aid.
  • Page 43 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 WARNING You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it is opening and closing. If you open the liftgate without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage door, you could damage the...
  • Page 44 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the transmission is shifted out of close cycle. After removing the closed manually. Do not force the P (Park) while the power function obstruction, the power liftgate liftgate open or closed during a is in progress, the liftgate power operation can be used again.
  • Page 45: Vehicle Security

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Driver Information Center (DIC) Vehicle Security theft-deterrent alarm is not (Without DIC Buttons) on page 5 29 armed until the security light This vehicle has theft-deterrent for more information. goes off. features; however, they do not make With the power liftgate disabled and If the delayed locking feature is it impossible to steal.
  • Page 46: Immobilizer Operation

    2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the key is not placed in the Testing the Alarm Immobilizer ignition and turned to START or the To test the alarm: See Radio Frequency Statement on door is not unlocked by pressing page 13 20 for information 1.
  • Page 47 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 You do not have to manually arm or the vehicle needs service. If the To program the new additional key: disarm the system. vehicle does start, the first key may 1. Verify that the new key has be faulty.
  • Page 48: Exterior Mirrors

    2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the PASS-Key III+ key is lost or Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors damaged, see your dealer or a locksmith to have a new key made. Convex Mirrors The SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM message WARNING displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when there is a A convex mirror can make things, problem with the theft-deterrent...
  • Page 49: Folding Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Folding Mirrors Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors For vehicles with manual folding Reset the power folding mirrors if: mirrors, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return The mirrors are accidentally to its original position.
  • Page 50: Blind Spot Mirrors

    2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Heated Mirrors Driving with the Blind Spot 1. When the approaching vehicle is a long distance away, the image Mirror For vehicles with heated mirrors: in the main mirror is small and near the inboard edge of the (Rear Window Defogger): mirror.
  • Page 51: Interior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 vehicle. Check the blind spot Interior Mirrors (On/Off): Press to turn the mirror for a vehicle in the blind dimming feature on or off. zone. Then, glance over your Manual Rearview Mirror The vehicle may also have a shoulder to double check Rear Vision Camera (RVC).
  • Page 52: Windows

    2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows Power Windows WARNING WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with Leaving children, helpless adults, the keys is dangerous for many or pets in a vehicle with the reasons. Children or others could windows closed is dangerous. be badly injured or even killed.
  • Page 53 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Express-Up/Express-Down 2. Press and continue to hold the window switch until the window Windows is fully open. A window with the express up/down 3. Pull up and hold the window feature allows it to be raised or switch to close the window.
  • Page 54: Roof

    2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Window Lockout Sun Visors Roof (Window Lockout): The window Sunroof lockout switch is located with the power window switches on the The ignition must be in ON/RUN or driver door armrest. This feature ACC/ACCESSORY to operate the prevents the rear windows from sunroof and power sunshade.
  • Page 55 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Express-open/Express-close: From the closed position, press and release the rear of the switch to express-open the sunroof. Press and release the front of the switch to express-close the sunroof. Manual Sunshade The front sunshade must be opened and closed manually.
  • Page 56 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 57 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety System Check ..3-22 Child Restraints Safety Belt Care ... . . 3-22 Older Children ....3-38 Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Infants and Young...
  • Page 58: Seats And Restraints

    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/ spinal injury in a crash.
  • Page 59: Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints The vehicle's second row seats Front Seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be Seat Adjustment adjusted. The vehicle's third row seats have WARNING headrests in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. You can lose control of the The vehicle's head restraints and vehicle if you try to adjust a...
  • Page 60: Power Seat Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints Move the lever (B) up or down to To adjust a power seat, if equipped: Lumbar Adjustment raise or lower the seat. Move the seat forward or Manual Lumbar Use the lever (C) to adjust the rearward by sliding the seatback.
  • Page 61: Reclining Seatbacks

    Seats and Restraints Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) WARNING For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the Sitting in a reclined position when seatback upright. Then sit well the vehicle is in motion can be back in the seat and wear the dangerous.
  • Page 62 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. WARNING Power Reclining Seatbacks You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 63: Memory Seats

    Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Not all vehicles will have the This feature is turned on or off using ability to save and recall the the vehicle personalization menu. mirror positions. See Memory Seat Recall under Vehicle Personalization (With DIC 2.
  • Page 64: Heated And Ventilated Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints Easy Exit Driver Seat position again. If the exit position is WARNING (Continued) still not recalling, see your dealer for This feature can move the seat service. rearward to allow extra room to exit overheat. An overheated seat the vehicle.
  • Page 65: Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints Remote Start Heated Seats Rear Seats (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press to heat the seat and When it is cold outside, the heated seatback. seats may turn on automatically during a remote vehicle start. The Press the button once for the heated seats will be canceled when highest setting.
  • Page 66 3-10 Seats and Restraints Entering and Exiting the 5. Pull the sliding seat lever (C) forward and move the seatback Third Row forward. The seat cushion will fold, and the entire seat will slide WARNING forward. The head restraints will fold out of the way automatically.
  • Page 67: Third Row Seats

    Seats and Restraints 3-11 Push and pull on the head Folding the Seatback Adjusting the Seats restraint to make sure that it is To fold the second row seatbacks: To adjust the second row seats, pull locked. outward on the seat adjustment 1.
  • Page 68 3-12 Seats and Restraints Folding the Seatback belt retract into the headliner. Returning the Seat to the Stow the mini-latch in the holder Seating Position Notice: Folding a rear seat with in the headliner. the safety belts still fastened may To return the seatback to the cause damage to the seat or the seating position:...
  • Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Removing the Third Row Seats 5. Remove the seat by tilting it WARNING slightly upward, and then pulling To remove a third row seat: it out of the rear of the vehicle in A safety belt that is improperly 1.
  • Page 70: Safety Belts

    3-14 Seats and Restraints 3. Reinstall the bolts, and torque to Safety Belts WARNING (Continued) (41 lb ft). Pull up on the This section of the manual seat to make sure it is locked in describes how to use safety belts place.
  • Page 71: Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints 3-15 Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly...
  • Page 72: Properly

    3-16 Seats and Restraints There are important things to know would apply force on your Lap-Shoulder Belt about wearing a safety belt properly. abdomen. This could cause All seating positions in the vehicle serious or even fatal injuries. have a lap-shoulder belt. Wear the shoulder belt over the If you are using a rear seating shoulder and across the chest.
  • Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-17 later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull 3. Push the latch plate into the the belt across you. Do not let it buckle until it clicks. get twisted.
  • Page 74 3-18 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 3-19 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 3-20 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 3-21 To remove and store the comfort WARNING (Continued) guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can and across the chest. These parts be removed from the guide. Slide of the body are best able to take the guide into its storage location or belt restraining forces.
  • Page 78: Safety Belt Extender

    3-22 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Extender Safety System Check Safety Belt Care If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten Now and then, check that the safety Keep belts clean and dry. around you, you should use it. belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, WARNING But if a safety belt is not long...
  • Page 79: Replacing Safety Belt System

    Seats and Restraints 3-23 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 3-24 Seats and Restraints All vehicle airbags have the word Here are the most important things WARNING AIRBAG on the trim or on an to know about the airbag system: attached label near the deployment Because airbags inflate with great opening.
  • Page 81: Where Are The Airbags

    Seats and Restraints 3-25 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 3-26 Seats and Restraints Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger The front outboard passenger Side Similar Side Similar frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. The driver and front outboard The roof-rail airbags for the driver, passenger seat-mounted side front outboard passenger, and impact airbags are in the side of the...
  • Page 83: Inflate

    Seats and Restraints 3-27 When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate at WARNING different crash speeds depending on Inflate? whether the vehicle hits an object If something is between an straight on or at an angle, and Frontal airbags are designed to occupant and an airbag, the whether the object is fixed or inflate in moderate to severe frontal...
  • Page 84: What Makes An Airbag

    3-28 Seats and Restraints The vehicle has seat-mounted side impact airbag is intended to inflate What Makes an Airbag impact and roof-rail airbags. See on the side of the vehicle that is Inflate? Airbag System on page 3 23. struck. Both roof-rail airbags will Seat-mounted side impact and inflate when either side of the In a deployment event, the sensing...
  • Page 85: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates

    Seats and Restraints 3-29 Airbags supplement the protection What Will You See after WARNING provided by safety belts by an Airbag Inflates? distributing the force of the When an airbag inflates, there impact more evenly over the After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air.
  • Page 86 3-30 Seats and Restraints The vehicle has a crash sensing You can lock the doors, and turn In many crashes severe enough to and diagnostic module which off the interior lamps and hazard inflate the airbag, windshields are records information after a warning flashers by using the broken by vehicle deformation.
  • Page 87: Passenger Sensing

    Seats and Restraints 3-31 Passenger Sensing The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard System passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag The vehicle has a passenger is affected by the passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position.
  • Page 88 3-32 Seats and Restraints We recommend that children be The passenger sensing system WARNING (Continued) secured in a rear seat, including: is designed to turn off the front an infant or a child riding in a outboard passenger frontal airbag if: passenger frontal airbag inflates rear-facing child restraint;...
  • Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-33 The passenger sensing system is person s seating posture and body If the On Indicator Is Lit for a designed to turn on the front build. Everyone in the vehicle Child Restraint outboard passenger frontal airbag who has outgrown child restraints If a child restraint has been installed anytime the system senses that a...
  • Page 90 3-34 Seats and Restraints 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an following steps to allow the system restraint and restarting the to detect that person and enable the Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, front outboard passenger frontal turn the vehicle off.
  • Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Additional Factors Affecting A wet seat can affect the If the passenger seat gets wet, dry performance of the passenger the seat immediately. If the airbag System Operation sensing system. Here is how: readiness light is lit, do not install a Safety belts help keep the child restraint or allow anyone to The passenger sensing system...
  • Page 92: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    3-36 Seats and Restraints Servicing the Adding Equipment to the WARNING Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle For up to 10 seconds after the Airbags affect how the vehicle Adding accessories that change the vehicle is turned off and the should be serviced. There are parts vehicle's frame, bumper system, battery is disconnected, an airbag of the airbag system in several...
  • Page 93: Airbag System Check

    Seats and Restraints 3-37 In addition, the vehicle has a If the vehicle has roof rail airbags, Airbag System Check passenger sensing system that see Different Size Tires and Wheels The airbag system does not need includes sensors as part of the front on page 10 51 for additional regularly scheduled maintenance or outboard passenger seat.
  • Page 94: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash

    3-38 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 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 3-39 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 the child's pelvic bones in a crash. thighs? If yes, continue.
  • Page 96 3-40 Seats and Restraints In a crash, children who are not WARNING (Continued) buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be might also slide under the lap thrown out of the vehicle. Older belt. The belt force would then be children need to use safety belts applied right on the abdomen.
  • Page 97: Infants And Young

    Seats and Restraints 3-41 Infants and Young Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children For example, in a crash at only and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) safety belt system nor its airbag protection! This includes infants...
  • Page 98 3-42 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 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 3-43 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 3-44 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat...
  • Page 101: Where To Put The Restraint

    Seats and Restraints 3-45 endangered in a crash if the child In some areas, Certified Child Where to Put the restraint is not properly secured in Passenger Safety Technicians Restraint the vehicle. (CPSTs) are available to inspect and demonstrate how to correctly According to accident statistics, When securing an add-on child use and install child restraints.
  • Page 102 3-46 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, Child restraints and booster seats WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child vary considerably in size, and some restraint in the front. This is may fit in certain seating positions guarantee that an airbag will not because the risk to the rear-facing better than others.
  • Page 103: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    Seats and Restraints 3-47 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 3-48 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 3-49 To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover, if equipped, or near the anchor. The top tether anchors are located at the bottom rear of the seatback Second Row 60/40 Bench Third Row...
  • Page 106 3-50 Seats and Restraints Second Row Bucket Shown, Second Row Bucket Shown, Third Row Bench Similar Bench Similar The third row has one top tether anchor located at the bottom rear of Some vehicles have top tether Some vehicles have exposed top the center seatback.
  • Page 107: System

    Seats and Restraints 3-51 According to accident statistics, WARNING WARNING (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child Do not attach more than one child of the retractor to set the lock, restraint system or infant restraint restraint to a single anchor.
  • Page 108 3-52 Seats and Restraints lower anchors, secure the child 1.3. Put the child restraint on 2.3. Route, attach, and tighten restraint with the top tether and the seat. the top tether according the safety belts. Refer to your to your child restraint 1.4.
  • Page 109 Seats and Restraints 3-53 If the position you are using If the position you are using If the position you are using does not have a headrest has a fixed headrest or has a fixed headrest or or head restraint and you head restraint and you are head restraint and you are are using a dual tether,...
  • Page 110: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    3-54 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat) a top tether, and that the tether be attached. When securing a child restraint in a WARNING rear seating position, study the If the child restraint does not have...
  • Page 111 Seats and Restraints 3-55 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
  • Page 112: Securing Child Restraints

    3-56 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints WARNING tether, follow the child restraint (Right Front manufacturer's instructions Passenger Seat) A child in a rear-facing child regarding the use of the top restraint can be seriously tether.
  • Page 113 Seats and Restraints 3-57 Do not secure a child seat in a 2. Put the child restraint on WARNING (Continued) position without a top tether anchor the seat. if a national or local law requires 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run Secure rear-facing child restraints that the top tether be anchored, or if the lap and shoulder portions of...
  • Page 114 3-58 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
  • Page 115: Instrument Panel Storage

    Storage Storage Storage Glove Box Compartments Lift the glove box handle to open it. Use the key to lock and unlock the Storage Compartments glove box. Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders Cupholders .
  • Page 116: Cupholders

    Storage Armrest Storage Center Console Storage There is additional storage under the armrest. Move the armrest all the way to the rear position then Vehicles with a rear seat armrest Pull up on the lever, located on the slide the storage cover back to have two cupholders.
  • Page 117: Floor Console Storage

    Storage Floor Console Storage WARNING Never open more than one of the three latches at a time to help avoid personal injury and damage to the console. Slide the front console as far forward as it will go before folding the second row console forward to help prevent damage to the consoles.
  • Page 118: Additional Storage Features

    Storage Additional Storage Cargo Management WARNING System Features An improperly latched and closed This vehicle has a cargo cargo cover, or cargo cover left Cargo Cover management system located in in the open position, could be the rear. For vehicles with a cargo cover, it thrown about the vehicle during can be used to cover items in the a crash or sudden maneuver.
  • Page 119: Roof Rack System

    Storage Roof Rack System For vehicles with a roof rack, the To prevent damage or loss of cargo rack can be used to load items. when driving, check to make sure For roof racks that do not have crossrails and cargo are securely WARNING crossrails included, GM Certified fastened.
  • Page 120 Storage NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 121 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Safety Belt Reminders ..5-14 Vehicle Messages Airbag Readiness Light ..5-15 Vehicle Messages ... 5-31 Controls Passenger Airbag Status Battery Voltage and Charging...
  • Page 122: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) ....5-40 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Controls Universal Remote System Adjustment Universal Remote System .
  • Page 123 Instruments and Controls To select preset or favorite radio To select tracks on an iPod or USB 2. Press and release stations: device for vehicles with a navigation to go back to the system: previous folder list. Press and release 1.
  • Page 124: Horn

    Instruments and Controls SRCE (Source/Voice For vehicles with a navigation 3. Press and release Recognition): Press to switch system: scroll through the selected music between the radio, CD, and for list. Touch the track label on the 1. Press and hold until a beep is equipped vehicles, DVD, front touch screen to highlight and...
  • Page 125: Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer Clear ice and snow from the wiper WARNING blades before using them. If frozen The windshield wiper/washer lever to the windshield, carefully loosen or In freezing weather, do not use is located on the left side of the thaw them.
  • Page 126: Compass

    Instruments and Controls Release the button when enough Under certain circumstances, Press the vehicle information fluid has been sprayed on the such as during a long distance button until PRESS window. The rear wiper will run a cross-country trip or moving to a CHANGE COMPASS ZONE few more cycles after it is released.
  • Page 127 Instruments and Controls 4. Press the trip/fuel button until If the DIC display does not show a Do not operate any switches the vehicle heading, for heading, for example, N for North, such as window, sunroof, example, N for North, is or the heading does not change climate controls, seats, etc.
  • Page 128: Clock

    Instruments and Controls Clock 5. To decrease the time or date, do Power Outlets one of the following: To adjust the time and date: The vehicle has 12 volt outlets that Press SEEK. can be used to plug in electrical 1.
  • Page 129 Instruments and Controls Notice: Leaving electrical Power Outlet 110 Volt An indicator light on the outlet turns equipment plugged in for an on to show it is in use. The light Alternative Current extended period of time while comes on when the ignition is in The vehicle may have a power the vehicle is off will drain the ON/RUN and equipment requiring...
  • Page 130: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    5-10 Instruments and Controls The power outlet is not designed for Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there and may not work properly, if the could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and following are plugged in: function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators Equipment with high initial peak...
  • Page 131: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster English Uplevel Shown, Metric Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 132: Odometer

    5-12 Instruments and Controls Speedometer Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge shows how much fuel is left The speedometer shows the in the tank. vehicle's speed in either kilometers An arrow on the fuel gauge per hour (km/h) or miles per indicates the side of the vehicle the hour (mph).
  • Page 133: Fuel Gauge

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 Here are some situations that may Engine Coolant occur with the fuel gauge. None of Temperature Gauge these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gauge reads full.
  • Page 134: Voltmeter Gauge

    5-14 Instruments and Controls Voltmeter Gauge This is normal. Readings between Safety Belt Reminders the low and high warning zones Driver Safety Belt Reminder indicate the normal operating range. Light Readings in the low warning zone can occur when a large number of There is a driver safety belt electrical accessories are operating reminder light on the instrument...
  • Page 135: Airbag Readiness Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-15 Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may turn Reminder Light on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device. To turn off the reminder light and/or chime, remove The airbag readiness light comes on the object from the seat or buckle...
  • Page 136: Passenger Airbag Status

    5-16 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status for on and off, for several seconds If, after several seconds, both status as a system check. If you use indicator lights remain on, or if there Indicator remote start, if equipped, to start the are no lights at all, there may be a vehicle, you may not see the system problem with the lights or the...
  • Page 137: Charging System Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 Charging System Light See Vehicle Messages on page 5 31 for more information. If a short distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. If the malfunction indicator lamp Malfunction comes on and stays on while the...
  • Page 138 5-18 Instruments and Controls Notice: Modifications made to the This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission engine, transmission, exhaust, malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has intake, or fuel system of the been detected on the vehicle. Light Flashing: A misfire condition vehicle or the replacement Diagnosis and service might be...
  • Page 139: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    Instruments and Controls 5-19 or stumbling on acceleration. Emissions Inspection and The vehicle may not pass These conditions might go away inspection if: Maintenance Programs once the engine is warmed up. The malfunction indicator lamp is Some local governments may If one or more of these conditions on with the engine running, or if have programs to inspect the...
  • Page 140: Brake System Warning

    5-20 Instruments and Controls Brake System Warning When the ignition is on, the brake WARNING system warning light also comes on Light when the parking brake is set. The The brake system might not be light stays on if the parking brake The vehicle brake system consists working properly if the brake does not fully release.
  • Page 141: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 ® Antilock Brake System vehicle needs service. If the regular StabiliTrak Indicator brake system warning light is not (ABS) Warning Light Light on, there are still brakes, but no antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, there are no antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes.
  • Page 142: Engine Coolant Temperature

    5-22 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady Temperature Warning If the light flashes for about a minute Light and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every ignition cycle.
  • Page 143: Security Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-23 Notice: Lack of proper engine oil Security Light For information regarding this light maintenance can damage the and the vehicle's security system, engine. The repairs would not be see Anti-theft Alarm System on covered by the vehicle warranty. page 2 13.
  • Page 144: Information Displays

    5-24 Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Light Information Displays The outside air temperature and compass, if equipped, also display on the DIC when viewing the trip Driver Information Center and fuel information. The outside air (DIC) (With DIC Buttons) temperature automatically appears in the top right corner of the DIC If your vehicle has DIC buttons, the display.
  • Page 145 Instruments and Controls 5-25 DIC Buttons will alert you to change the oil on a (Vehicle Information): Press schedule consistent with your this button to display the oil life, The DIC has different displays driving conditions. park assist on vehicles with this which can be accessed by pressing feature, units, tire pressure readings the DIC buttons located in the...
  • Page 146 5-26 Instruments and Controls PARK ASSIST UNITS If a low tire pressure condition is detected by the system while If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Press the vehicle information button driving, a message advising you to Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, until UNITS displays.
  • Page 147 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Trip/Fuel Menu Items Each trip odometer can be reset to begins moving, the display will then zero separately by pressing the set/ increase to 8.2 km (5.1 mi), 8.4 km (Trip/Fuel): Press this button reset button or the trip odometer (5.2 mi), etc.
  • Page 148 5-28 Instruments and Controls number may change even though For example, if the vehicle is To stop the timer, press the set/reset the same amount of fuel is in the accelerating and achieving low fuel button briefly while TIMER is fuel tank.
  • Page 149: Driver Information Center

    Instruments and Controls 5-29 Blank Display for vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear each trip odometer. Both trip Parking Assist (URPA) system, odometers can be used at the This display shows no information. units, and display language. same time. Driver Information Center If your vehicle has DIC buttons, you Each trip odometer can be reset to can use the trip odometer reset...
  • Page 150 5-30 Instruments and Controls 8 km (5 mi) before it is started again, When the remaining oil life is low, PARK ASSIST and then the retroactive reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON To access this display, the vehicle feature is activated, the display will message will appear on the display.
  • Page 151: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-31 UNITS DISPLAY LANGUAGE Vehicle Messages To access this display, the vehicle To access this display, the vehicle Messages are displayed on the DIC must be in P (Park). Press the trip must be in P (Park). This display to notify the driver that the status of odometer reset stem until UNITS allows you to select the language in...
  • Page 152: Cruise Control Messages

    5-32 Instruments and Controls The following are the possible SERVICE BATTERY on the DIC display. If the message messages that can be displayed is still displayed or appears again CHARGING SYSTEM and some information about them. when you begin driving, the brake On some vehicles, this message system needs service as soon as displays if there is a problem with...
  • Page 153: Engine Cooling System

    Instruments and Controls 5-33 HOOD OPEN PASSENGER DOOR OPEN Engine Cooling System Messages On some models, this message This message displays and a chime displays and a chime sounds if the sounds if the passenger door is ENGINE HOT A/C (Air hood is not fully closed.
  • Page 154: Engine Oil Messages

    5-34 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP Engine Oil Messages ENGINE ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Notice: If you drive the vehicle Notice: If you drive the vehicle This message displays when the while the engine is overheating, while the engine is overheating, engine oil needs to be changed.
  • Page 155: Engine Power Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-35 OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP Engine Power Messages Fuel System Messages ENGINE ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW Notice: If you drive the vehicle This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime while the engine oil pressure sounds when the cooling system sounds if the fuel level is low.
  • Page 156: Key And Lock Messages

    5-36 Instruments and Controls Key and Lock Messages TURN SIGNAL ON and clear it from the DIC display. For more information see Ultrasonic This message displays and a chime REPLACE BATTERY IN Parking Assist on page 9 33. sounds if a turn signal is left on for REMOTE KEY 1.2 km (0.75 mi).
  • Page 157: Airbag System Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-37 drive, however, you do not have the on page 9 28 for more information. THEFT ATTEMPTED benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce This message clears itself after This message displays if the content your speed and drive accordingly. 10 seconds.
  • Page 158: Tire Messages

    5-38 Instruments and Controls heavier, but you will still be able to This message also displays LEFT (With DIC Buttons) on page 5 29 or steer the vehicle. Have your vehicle FRT (left front), RIGHT FRT (right Driver Information Center (DIC) serviced by your dealer immediately.
  • Page 159: Transmission Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-39 rotating the tires or after replacing a warning message, turn the ignition TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE tire or sensor. See Tire Rotation on off and then back on again after ENGINE page 10 48, Tire Pressure Monitor 30 seconds.
  • Page 160: Vehicle Reminder

    5-40 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Reminder Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle Messages Personalization WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Vehicle Personalization WITH CARE This message displays when the (With DIC Buttons) windshield washer fluid is low. Fill This message displays when the the windshield washer fluid reservoir outside air temperature is cold Your vehicle may have...
  • Page 161 Instruments and Controls 5-41 The customization preferences are Feature Settings Menu Items Press the customization button until automatically recalled. the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen The following are customization appears on the DIC display. Press To change customization features that allow you to program the set/reset button once to access preferences, use the following settings to the vehicle:...
  • Page 162 5-42 Instruments and Controls AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors will unlock when the key is taken This feature allows you to select This feature allows you to select out of the ignition. when the doors will automatically whether or not to turn off the lock.
  • Page 163 Instruments and Controls 5-43 Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on reset button while the desired lamps will flash when you press the the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting is displayed on the DIC.
  • Page 164 5-44 Instruments and Controls lock button on the RKE transmitter is dark enough outside. This APPROACH LIGHTING twice. See Delayed Locking on happens after the key is turned from This feature allows you to select page 2 8 for more information. ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF.
  • Page 165 Instruments and Controls 5-45 See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until System Operation on page 2 3 for made to this feature. The current PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on more information. setting will remain.
  • Page 166 5-46 Instruments and Controls To select a setting, press the set/ The automatic easy exit seat Press the customization button until reset button while the desired movement will only occur one time MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears setting is displayed on the DIC. after the key is removed from the on the DIC display.
  • Page 167 Instruments and Controls 5-47 outside of the vehicle using the FACTORY SETTINGS Press the customization button until Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) FEATURE SETTINGS PRESS This feature allows you to set all of transmitter. See Remote Vehicle TO EXIT appears in the DIC display. the customization features back to Start on page 2 5 for more Press the set/reset button once to...
  • Page 168: Universal Remote System

    5-48 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote Do not use the Universal Home When programming a garage door, Remote with any garage door park outside of the garage. Park System opener that does not have the stop directly in line with and facing the and reverse feature.
  • Page 169 Instruments and Controls 5-49 To program up to three devices: in view. The hand-held the frequency signal from the transmitter was supplied by the hand-held transmitter. Release manufacturer of your garage both buttons. door opener receiver (motor 5. Press and hold the newly-trained head unit).
  • Page 170 5-50 Instruments and Controls it. If the garage door does not Canadian radio-frequency laws move, press and hold the require transmitter signals to time same button a second time for out or quit after several seconds two seconds, and then release of transmission.
  • Page 171: Universal Remote System Operation

    Instruments and Controls 5-51 rapidly. Proceed with Step 4 under Erasing Universal Remote Reprogramming a Single Programming Universal Home Buttons Universal Remote Button Remote to complete the training All programmed buttons should be To reprogram any of the three procedure. erased when the vehicle is sold or Universal Remote buttons, repeat the lease ends.
  • Page 172 5-52 Instruments and Controls NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 173: Lighting Features

    Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-5 Exterior Lamp Controls Courtesy Lamps ....6-5 Exterior Lighting Dome Lamps .
  • Page 174: Headlamp High/Low-Beam

    Lighting The exterior lamps control has four (Headlamps): Turns the positions: headlamps on together with the following lamps. A warning chime (Off): Briefly turn to this position sounds if the driver door is opened to turn the automatic light control off when the ignition switch is off and or on again.
  • Page 175: Daytime Running Lamps

    Lighting Daytime Running Lamps When the DRL are on, the regular Delayed Headlamps headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker, (DRL)/Automatic Delayed headlamps provide a and other lamps will not be on. The Headlamp System period of exterior lighting as you instrument panel and cluster will leave the area around the vehicle.
  • Page 176: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released. Signals If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb might be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced.
  • Page 177: Instrument Panel Illumination

    Lighting Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps The lamps can also be turned on and off by turning the instrument The courtesy lamps automatically panel brightness control clockwise Instrument Panel come on when a door is opened. to the farthest position. The lamps can also be turned on Illumination Control Dome Lamp Override manually by fully turning the...
  • Page 178: Lighting Features

    Lighting An indicator light on the button Lighting Features When the ignition is on, illuminated comes on to show that the dome entry is inactive, which means the lamps are off. Press near the bottom courtesy lamps will not come on Entry Lighting of the button so the dome lamps unless a door is opened.
  • Page 179: Delayed Exit Lighting

    Lighting Delayed Exit Lighting Parade Dimming has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage display on the Driver Information Delayed exit lighting illuminates the This feature automatically prohibits Center (DIC), you may see the interior for a period of time after the the dimming of the instrument panel voltage move up or down.
  • Page 180: Battery Power Protection

    Lighting EPM works to prevent excessive Battery Power Protection discharge of the battery. It does this This feature helps prevent the by balancing the generator's output battery from being drained, if the and the vehicle's electrical needs. interior courtesy lamps or reading It can increase engine idle speed to lamps are accidentally left on.
  • Page 181 Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Phone CD Player ....7-13 Bluetooth ....7-46 System CD/DVD Player .
  • Page 182: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Introduction To minimize taking your eyes off the Navigation/Radio System road while driving, do the following For vehicles with a navigation radio while the vehicle is parked: Infotainment system, see the separate navigation Become familiar with the manual. Read the following pages to operation and controls of the become familiar with the audio...
  • Page 183: Operation

    Infotainment System Operation Radio with CD, Radio with CD/USB Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 184 Infotainment System Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7 36 for more information on the 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 185 Infotainment System prevents the rear seat occupant Auto Text (Satellite Radio Service, compensate for road and wind noise from operating the Rear Seat Audio CD, MP3, and WMA features): If as the vehicle speeds up or slows (RSA) system or remote control. additional information is available down, so that the volume level is for the current song being played,...
  • Page 186 Infotainment System Setting the Tone (Bass/ To quickly adjust bass, midrange, Adjusting the Speakers or treble to the middle position, Midrange/Treble) (Balance/Fade) press the softkey under the BASS, BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To MID, or TREB tab for more than or Treble): To adjust bass, adjust the balance or fade: two seconds.
  • Page 187: Am-Fm Radio

    Infotainment System To quickly adjust all speaker and If the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) is Radio tone controls to the middle position, turned on, the radio disables FADE and mutes the rear speakers. press for more than two seconds AM-FM Radio until a beep sounds.
  • Page 188: Satellite Radio

    Infotainment System tabs and by using the radio favorites To set up the number of favorites SEEK and SEEK : Press to go page button (FAV button). Press pages: to the previous or next station and to go through up to six pages of stay there.
  • Page 189 Infotainment System music, coast to coast, and in The radio only seeks and scans 5. To go to the next or previous digital-quality sound. A service stations with a strong signal that XM station within the selected fee is required to receive the XM are in the selected band.
  • Page 190 7-10 Infotainment System 4. Press the softkey under the FAV (Favorites): A maximum of To set up the number of favorites Remove tab until the category 36 stations can be programmed as pages: name along with the word favorites using the six softkeys 1.
  • Page 191 Infotainment System 7-11 XM Updating: The encryption code If this station was one of the 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S., in the receiver is being updated, and presets, choose another station for and www.xmradio.ca or no action is required. This process that preset button.
  • Page 192: Radio Reception

    7-12 Infotainment System Check XM Receivr: If this Satellite Radio Service message does not clear within a FM signals only reach about 16 to XM Satellite Radio Service gives short period of time, the receiver 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the digital radio reception from coast to could have a fault.
  • Page 193: Audio Players

    Infotainment System 7-13 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 194 7-14 Infotainment System 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, more than one CD is inserted remains inside the radio for future the CD does not play properly or not into the slot at a time, or an...
  • Page 195: Cd/Dvd Player

    Infotainment System 7-15 There was a problem while CD Messages If the ignition or radio is turned off burning the CD. while a CD is in the player, it stays Check Disc: Radios with a single in the player. When the ignition or The label is caught in the CD CD player display Check Disc and/ radio is turned on, the CD starts...
  • Page 196 7-16 Infotainment System If the disc is not removed, after If either arrow is held, or pressed BAND: Press to listen to the radio several seconds, the disc multiple times, the player continues when a CD or DVD is playing. The automatically pulls back into the moving backward or forward CD or DVD remains inside the radio...
  • Page 197 Infotainment System 7-17 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, more than one CD is inserted on the video screen and use the the bottom side of a CD while...
  • Page 198 7-18 Infotainment System There was a problem while Front seat passengers can listen or CD-RW disc, see MP3 (Radios burning the CD. to the radio (AM, FM, or XM) by with CD/USB) on page 7 22 or MP3 pressing BAND or DVD/CD AUX to (Radios with CD/DVD) on The label is caught in the CD select the CD slot, DVD slot, front or...
  • Page 199 Infotainment System 7-19 The DVD player is only compatible DVD. Also, see Clock on page 5 8 FWD (Fast Forward): Press to with DVDs of the appropriate region for information on setting the clock fast forward the DVD. The radio code printed on the jacket of and date.
  • Page 200 7-20 Infotainment System A rear seat passenger can navigate automatically, press the softkey (Return): Press to exit the the DVD-V menus and controls under the play/pause icon displayed current active menu and return to through the remote control. See on the radio. If the DVD still does the previous menu.
  • Page 201 Infotainment System 7-21 If the radio head is sourced to media. The player starts loading the (Play/Pause): Press either something other than DVD-V, disc into the system and shows the play or pause icon displayed on press the DVD/CD AUX button Loading Disc on the radio display.
  • Page 202: Cd/Usb)

    7-22 Infotainment System of time. The disc is stored in the No Disc Inserted: This message Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode Discs radio. The radio does not resume displays if no disc is present play of the disc automatically. If the when DVD or DVD/CD/AUX is The radio can play discs that...
  • Page 203 Infotainment System 7-23 Play begins from the first track in USB Supported File and Folder root directory called CD accesses the first folder and continues Structure all of the CD audio tracks on sequentially through all tracks in the disc. The radio supports: each folder.
  • Page 204 7-24 Infotainment System Preprogrammed Playlists displays to play songs in random REV (Reverse): Press and hold order. Press the same softkey again to reverse playback quickly. Sound Preprogrammed playlists that to turn off random play. is heard at a reduced volume and were created using WinAmp , the elapsed time of the file displays.
  • Page 205 Infotainment System 7-25 Continue pressing either softkey Connecting a USB Storage To connect an iPod, connect one ® below the arrow tab until the artist end of the USB cable that came Device or iPod displays. with the iPod to the iPod s dock connector and connect the other To change from playback by artist to end to the USB port located in...
  • Page 206 7-26 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 tab quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced appears raised when pause is being The radio can control a USB volume.
  • Page 207 Infotainment System 7-27 Genres Third softkey, 5% through the list 5. Press to select the file to be each time the softkey is pressed. Songs played. Fourth softkey, 10% through the Composers To skip through large lists, the five list each time the softkey is softkeys can be used to navigate in To select files: pressed.
  • Page 208: Cd/Dvd)

    7-28 Infotainment System Shuffle Functionality MP3 (Radios with CAT (category) button to toggle between uncompressed audio and CD/DVD) To use Shuffle: MP3/WMA files. Press the softkey below Format CD R or CD RW Supported File , or to select between and Folder Structure The radio can play .mp3 or .wma Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/...
  • Page 209 Infotainment System 7-29 USB Supported File and Folder root directory called CD accesses Order of Play Structure all of the CD audio tracks on Compressed audio files are the disc. The radio supports: accessed in the following order: Empty Folder Up to 700 folders.
  • Page 210 7-30 Infotainment System When play enters a new folder, the playlists are treated as special SEEK: Press to go to the next display does not automatically show folders containing compressed track. Press and hold or press the new folder name unless the audio song files.
  • Page 211 Infotainment System 7-31 random, press the softkey under the alphabetical order. Continue Connecting a USB Storage ® RDM tab until Random Current Disc pressing either softkey below the Device or iPod displays to play songs in random arrow tab until the artist displays. order.
  • Page 212 7-32 Infotainment System 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 213 Infotainment System 7-33 Genres (Pause): Press the softkey 5. Press to select the file to be Songs played. below to pause the track. The tab appears raised when pause is being Composers To skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in used.
  • Page 214: Auxiliary Devices

    7-34 Infotainment System Fourth softkey, 10% through the Shuffle Functionality Auxiliary Devices list each time the softkey is To use Shuffle: The vehicle may have a 3.5 mm pressed. (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack located Press the softkey below Fifth softkey, end of the list. on the lower right side of the , or to select between...
  • Page 215 Infotainment System 7-35 To use an auxiliary input device, DVD/CD/AUX (Auxiliary): Press to If a disc is inserted into the top DVD connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to select between DVD, CD, slot, the rear seat operator can turn the radio's front auxiliary input jack.
  • Page 216: Rear Seat Entertainment

    7-36 Infotainment System USB Supported Devices Rear Seat In severe or extreme weather conditions, the RSE system might or USB Flash Drives Infotainment might not work until the temperature Portable USB Hard Drives is within the operating range. The Rear Seat Entertainment operating range for the RSE system Fifth generation or later iPod is above 20°C ( 4°F) or below...
  • Page 217 Infotainment System 7-37 Headphones The RSE includes two 2-channel the batteries might need to be wireless headphones that are replaced. Intermittent sound or static dedicated to this system. Channel 1 on the headphones can also be an is dedicated to the video screen, indication of weak batteries.
  • Page 218 7-38 Infotainment System For optimal audio performance, the To purchase replacement ear pads, If the headphones are to be stored headphones must be worn correctly. call 1 888 293 3332, then prompt for a long period of time, remove the Headphones should be worn with zero (0), or contact your dealer.
  • Page 219 Infotainment System 7-39 The A/V jacks, located on the rear How to Change the RSE Video The RSE system always transmits Screen Settings of the floor console, allow audio the audio signal to the wireless or video signals to be connected headphones, if there is audio The screen display mode (normal, from an auxiliary device such as...
  • Page 220 7-40 Infotainment System Video Screen Avoid directly touching ability of the RSE transmitter to the video screen, as damage may receive signals from the remote The video screen is located in the occur. See Cleaning the Video control. If the remote control does overhead console.
  • Page 221 Infotainment System 7-41 Remote Control Buttons (Display Menu): Press to adjust (Previous Track/Chapter): the brightness, screen display mode Press to return to the start of the (Power): Press to turn the video (normal, full, or zoom), and display current track or chapter. Press again screen on and off.
  • Page 222 7-42 Infotainment System To stop fast forwarding a DVD audio 1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): Battery Replacement The numeric keypad provides the or CD, release . This button might To change the remote control capability of direct chapter or track not work when the DVD is playing batteries: number selection.
  • Page 223 Infotainment System 7-43 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or the pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
  • Page 224 7-44 Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont.) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, buzzes. and interference from cellular telephone towers, or use a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones.
  • Page 225: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)

    Infotainment System 7-45 Cleaning the RSE Overhead CD and listen to it through the audio system. Turn the iPod on, headphones, while the driver listens then choose the front auxiliary Console to the radio through the front input with the RSA SRCE button. When cleaning the RSE overhead speakers.
  • Page 226: Bluetooth

    7-46 Infotainment System When a DVD video menu is being Phone (Seek): Press to go to the previous or next station and stay displayed, press to perform a there. This function is inactive, with cursor up or down on the menu. Bluetooth some radios, if the front seat Hold...
  • Page 227 Infotainment System 7-47 Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. A Bluetooth system can use a When to Speak: A short tone The system may not work with Bluetooth capable cell phone with a sounds after the system responds all cell phones. See Pairing in Hands Free Profile to make and indicating when it is waiting for a this section for more information.
  • Page 228 7-48 Infotainment System Bluetooth Controls Pairing Information Pairing a Phone A Bluetooth phone with MP3 Use the buttons located on the 1. Press and hold capability cannot be paired to steering wheel to operate the two seconds. the vehicle as a phone and an in vehicle Bluetooth system.
  • Page 229 Infotainment System 7-49 with <phone name> has been 3. Say Delete. The system asks Storing and Deleting Phone successfully paired after the which phone to delete. Numbers pairing process is complete. 4. Say the name of the phone you The system can store up to 6.
  • Page 230 7-50 Infotainment System Using the Store Command repeats back the digit it heard Listing Stored Numbers followed by a tone. After the last The list command will list all stored 1. Press and hold digit has been entered, say numbers and name tags. two seconds.
  • Page 231 Infotainment System 7-51 Using the Dial or Call To hear all of the numbers Receiving a Call Command recognized by the system, When an incoming call is received, say Verify at any time. the audio system mutes and a ring 1.
  • Page 232 7-52 Infotainment System Three Way Calling Muting a Call Transferring Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone Three way calling must be During a call, all sounds from inside During a call with the audio in the supported on the cell phone and the vehicle can be muted so that the vehicle: enabled by the wireless service...
  • Page 233 Infotainment System 7-53 Voice Pass-Thru Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System (DTMF) Tones Voice pass thru allows access to the Unless information is deleted out of voice recognition commands on the the in vehicle Bluetooth system, it The Bluetooth system can send cell phone.
  • Page 234: Agreements

    7-54 Infotainment System Trademarks and License Agreements Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Copyright Manufactured under license under 1992-2010 Dolby Laboratories. All U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; rights reserved. 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 &...
  • Page 235: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-4 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) .
  • Page 236 Climate Controls Temperature Control: Turn automatically selects outside air. (Air Conditioning): Press to clockwise or counterclockwise Recirculation cannot be selected turn the air conditioning system on to increase or decrease the while in floor mode. or off. An indicator light comes on temperature of the air flowing when A/C is on.
  • Page 237 Climate Controls Using recirculation for long periods The recirculation mode cannot be (Rear Window Defogger): of time could cause the air inside used with floor, defrost, or defogging Press to turn the rear window the vehicle to become too dry. To modes.
  • Page 238: Dual Automatic Climate Control System

    Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System Display Function Each time the temperature, mode, The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with or fan control buttons are pressed, this system. the climate control display shows that function along with the inside temperature setting.
  • Page 239 Climate Controls Automatic Operation quickly cool the vehicle. The Temperature Control recirculation indicator light will The driver and passenger side AUTO (Automatic): The system come on. temperature buttons are used to automatically controls the inside 2. Set the temperature for the adjust the temperature of the air temperature, the air delivery, and driver and passenger.
  • Page 240 Climate Controls When the passenger temperature system on. Press a mode button When this mode is selected, the setting is different than the driver while in automatic control to place system turns off recirculation and setting, the PASS indicator the system into manual control. runs the air conditioning compressor comes on.
  • Page 241 Climate Controls indicator will change. The On hot days, open the windows The recirculation mode cannot be passenger temperature will not be briefly to let hot inside air escape. used with floor, defog, or defrosting displayed. This helps reduce the time it takes modes.
  • Page 242 Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger Sensors The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger stays on for about 10 minutes, before turning off.
  • Page 243 Climate Controls The climate control system uses the Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate information from these sensors to Control Only) maintain comfort settings by adjusting the temperature, fan speed, and air delivery mode. The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun.
  • Page 244 8-10 Climate Controls Independent Mode: This mode Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear directs rear seating airflow Seat Audio) 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 245: Air Vents

    Climate Controls 8-11 Mimic Mode: This mode matches Air Vents (Air Delivery Mode Control): the rear climate control to the front Press to manually change the Use the slider switch in the center of climate control settings. It comes on direction of the airflow.
  • Page 246: Passenger Compartment Air Filter

    8-12 Climate Controls Keep the path under all seats Maintenance To find out what type of replacement clear of objects to help circulate filter to use, see Maintenance the air inside the vehicle more Replacement Parts on page 11 13. Passenger Compartment effectively.
  • Page 247 Climate Controls 8-13 4. If needed, unsnap the 7. Install the new air filter. instrument panel compartment 8. Replace the housing cover. assembly (B) from the 9. If removed, reinstall the instrument panel. When instrument panel compartment reinstalling, be sure the assembly.
  • Page 248 8-14 Climate Controls NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 249 Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park ... . 9-19 Object Detection Systems Shifting out of Park ..9-20 Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-33 Operating Parking over Things Rear Vision...
  • Page 250: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Driving Information WARNING passenger to handle potential distractions. Distracted Driving Taking your eyes off the road too Become familiar with vehicle long or too often could cause a Distraction comes in many forms features before driving, such crash resulting in injury or death.
  • Page 251: Defensive Driving

    Driving and Operating Defensive Driving Drunk Driving Control of a Vehicle Defensive driving means always Death and injury associated with Braking, steering, and accelerating expect the unexpected. The first drinking and driving is a global are important factors in helping to step in driving defensively is to wear tragedy.
  • Page 252 Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the Variable Effort Steering Curve Tips vehicle is being driven, brake Some vehicles have a steering Take curves at a reasonable normally but do not pump the system that varies the amount of speed.
  • Page 253: Off-Road Recovery

    Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery 3. Then turn the steering wheel to If the vehicle starts to slide, follow go straight down the roadway. these suggestions: Ease your foot off the Loss of Control accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the Skidding vehicle to go.
  • Page 254: Driving On Wet Roads

    Driving and Operating Remember: Antilock brakes help Other Rainy Weather Tips WARNING (Continued) avoid only the braking skid. Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: Flowing or rushing water creates Driving on Wet Roads strong forces. Driving through Allow extra following distance.
  • Page 255: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Driving and Operating Keep your eyes moving scan Stay in your own lane. Do not WARNING (Continued) the road ahead and to the sides. swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at Check the rearview mirror and none going down a hill.
  • Page 256 Driving and Operating Drive with caution, whatever the Turn off cruise control on slippery WARNING (Continued) condition. Accelerate gently so surfaces. traction is not lost. Accelerating too Blizzard Conditions cannot be seen or smelled. It can quickly causes the wheels to spin cause unconsciousness and even and makes the surface under the Being stuck in snow can be a...
  • Page 257: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating keeps the battery charged to restart WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) the vehicle and to signal for help with the headlamps. Do this as little to the highest setting. See damage. Spin the wheels as little as possible to save fuel. Climate Control System in as possible and avoid going the Index.
  • Page 258: Vehicle Load Limits

    9-10 Driving and Operating Slowly spinning the wheels in the Tire and Loading Information WARNING Label forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could Do not load the vehicle any free the vehicle. If that does not get heavier than the Gross the vehicle out after a few tries, it Vehicle Weight Rating...
  • Page 259 Driving and Operating 9-11 maximum vehicle capacity Steps for Determining Correct the amount of available cargo Load Limit weight (B) in kilograms and and luggage load capacity is pounds. 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) Locate the statement The = 650 lbs).
  • Page 260 9-12 Driving and Operating Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs).
  • Page 261 Driving and Operating 9-13 Refer to your vehicle's tire and The label shows the gross Never exceed the GVWR for loading information label for weight capacity of your vehicle. your vehicle or the GAWR for specific information about your This is called the Gross Vehicle either the front or rear axle.
  • Page 262: Starting And Operating

    9-14 Driving and Operating Notice : Overloading the Starting and WARNING (Continued) vehicle may cause damage. Operating Repairs would not be covered Never stack heavier by the vehicle warranty. Do things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In not overload the vehicle. inside the vehicle so that Notice: The vehicle does not some of them are above...
  • Page 263: Ignition Positions

    Driving and Operating 9-15 breaking-in guideline every Ignition Positions Notice: Using a tool to force the time you get new brake key to turn in the ignition could linings. cause damage to the switch or break the key. Use the correct Do not tow a trailer during key, make sure it is all the way in, break-in.
  • Page 264 9-16 Driving and Operating If the vehicle must be shut off in an the ignition and steering wheel. Use WARNING emergency: this position if the vehicle must be pushed or towed. 1. Brake using a firm and steady Turning off the vehicle while pressure.
  • Page 265: Starting The Engine

    Driving and Operating 9-17 Starting the Engine The vehicle has a Notice: Cranking the engine for Computer-Controlled Cranking long periods of time, by returning Move the shift lever to P (Park) or System. This feature assists in the key to the START position N (Neutral).
  • Page 266: Engine Heater

    9-18 Driving and Operating If the vehicle starts briefly but Engine Heater WARNING then stops again, repeat these The engine coolant heater can steps. This clears the extra Plugging the cord into an provide easier starting and better gasoline from the engine. ungrounded outlet could cause an fuel economy during engine Do not race the engine...
  • Page 267: Retained Accessory

    Driving and Operating 9-19 Retained Accessory Shifting Into Park 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF. Power (RAP) 4. Remove the key and take it with WARNING These vehicle accessories can be you. If you can leave the vehicle used for up to 10 minutes after the It can be dangerous to get out of with the ignition key in your ignition key is turned off:...
  • Page 268: Shifting Out Of Park

    9-20 Driving and Operating parking brake is firmly set before If torque lock does occur, your If the vehicle has an uncharged you leave it. After you have moved vehicle may need to be pushed battery or a battery with low voltage, the shift lever into P (Park), hold the uphill by another vehicle to try charging or jump starting the...
  • Page 269: Parking Over Things

    Driving and Operating 9-21 Parking over Things Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) That Burn There are holes or openings WARNING in the vehicle body from WARNING damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon modifications that are not monoxide (CO) which cannot be Things that can burn could touch completely sealed.
  • Page 270: Automatic Transmission

    9-22 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 271 Driving and Operating 9-23 regular brake first and then press N (Neutral): In this position, the WARNING the shift lever button before shifting engine does not connect with the from P (Park) when the ignition key wheels. To restart the engine when It is dangerous to get out of the is in ON/RUN.
  • Page 272: Manual Mode

    9-24 Driving and Operating D (Drive): This position is for and performance. Use the brake to To use this feature: normal driving. It provides the best hold the vehicle on a hill. Do not use 1. Move the shift lever to L (Low). fuel economy.
  • Page 273: Tow/Haul Mode

    Driving and Operating 9-25 The transmission will not shift into Tow/Haul Mode Automatic Engine Grade 5 (Fifth) until the + (Plus) button is Braking (Tow/Haul): The vehicle may used or you shift back into D (Drive). Automatic Engine Grade Braking have a Tow/Haul mode.
  • Page 274: All-Wheel Drive

    9-26 Driving and Operating Drive Systems Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels Vehicles with this feature always are slowing down.
  • Page 275: Parking Brake

    Driving and Operating 9-27 suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake Notice: Driving with the parking leave enough room up ahead to brake on can overheat the brake stop, even with ABS. system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system Using ABS parts.
  • Page 276: Ride Control Systems

    9-28 Driving and Operating Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems This vehicle has a brake assist This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist ® StabiliTrak System feature designed to assist the driver (HSA) feature, which may be useful in stopping or decreasing vehicle when the vehicle is stopped on a The vehicle has the StabiliTrak...
  • Page 277 Driving and Operating 9-29 If the system fails to turn on or The system may be heard or felt brake-traction control when traction activate, one of the following while it is working; this is normal. control is off, but will not be able to messages will be displayed on the use the engine speed management Driver Information Center (DIC):...
  • Page 278 9-30 Driving and Operating Traction Control Operation Notice: If the wheel(s) of one axle If cruise control is being used when is allowed to spin excessively the system activates, the StabiliTrak The traction control system is part ® while the StabiliTrak , ABS, brake light will flash and cruise control will of the StabiliTrak system.
  • Page 279: Cruise Control

    Driving and Operating 9-31 Cruise Control (Cancel): Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the With cruise control, a speed of set speed from memory. about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can Setting Cruise Control be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Page 280 9-32 Driving and Operating Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using you might have to step on the Cruise Control accelerator pedal to maintain the If the cruise control is set at a vehicle speed. When going If the cruise control system is desired speed and then the brakes downhill, you might have to brake or are applied, the cruise control is...
  • Page 281: Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist

    Driving and Operating 9-33 Object Detection To be detected, objects must be at WARNING (Continued) least 25 cm (10 in) off the ground Systems and below liftgate level. Objects or vehicle damage, even with must also be within 2.5 m (8 ft) from Ultrasonic Parking Assist URPA, always check behind the the rear bumper.
  • Page 282: Rear Vision

    9-34 Driving and Operating The bumper is damaged. Take PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE WARNING (Continued) the vehicle to your dealer to OWNERS MANUAL: This repair the system. message can occur under the Do not back the vehicle using following conditions: Other conditions, such as only the RVC screen or by using vibrations from a jackhammer or...
  • Page 283 Driving and Operating 9-35 rear view mirror. Once the driver the driver shifts the vehicle into shifts out of R (Reverse), the video R (Reverse), the video image image automatically disappears automatically appears on the from the inside rear view mirror. navigation screen.
  • Page 284 9-36 Driving and Operating There is a message on the rear Symbols 3. Press the MENU hard key to vision camera screen that states enter the configure menu The navigation system may have a Check Surroundings for Safety. options, then press the MENU feature that lets the driver view hard key repeatedly until Display symbols on the navigation screen...
  • Page 285 Driving and Operating 9-37 Rear Vision Camera Location When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear image if: The RVC is turned off. See Turning the Rear Camera System On or Off earlier in The camera is located in the rear this section.
  • Page 286: Fuel

    9-38 Driving and Operating There are extreme temperature The fast flash conditions are Fuel changes. used to protect the video Use of the recommended fuel is device from high temperature The rear vision camera system an important part of the proper conditions.
  • Page 287: Recommended Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-39 Gasoline Specifications control system performance might be affected. The malfunction (U.S. and Canada Only) indicator lamp could turn on and the vehicle might fail a smog check test. At a minimum, gasoline should See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN/ page 5 17.
  • Page 288: Fuel Additives

    9-40 Driving and Operating Fuel Additives For customers who do not use TOP Notice: This vehicle was not TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, designed for fuel that contains To provide cleaner air, all gasolines one bottle of GM Fuel System methanol. Do not use fuel in the United States are now Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel containing methanol.
  • Page 289: Filling The Tank

    Driving and Operating 9-41 Filling the Tank To open the fuel door, push the WARNING rearward center edge in and release and it will open. WARNING Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. Fuel vapor burns violently and a If you spill fuel and then fuel fire can cause bad injuries.
  • Page 290: Filling A Portable Fuel

    9-42 Driving and Operating When replacing the fuel cap, turn tank and emissions system. See WARNING (Continued) it clockwise until it clicks. Make sure Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the cap is fully installed. The page 5 17. Bring the fill nozzle in contact diagnostic system can determine if with the inside of the fill Filling a Portable Fuel...
  • Page 291: General Towing

    Driving and Operating 9-43 Towing vehicle such as a motor home, see The vehicle can tow a trailer when Recreational Vehicle Towing on equipped with the proper trailer page 10 79. towing equipment. For trailering General Towing capacity, see Trailer Towing on Information Driving Characteristics page 9 47.
  • Page 292 9-44 Driving and Operating Obey speed limit restrictions Pulling a Trailer During the trip, check regularly to be when towing a trailer. sure that the load is secure, and the Here are some important points: lamps and trailer brakes are working The vehicle is designed primarily There are many laws, including properly.
  • Page 293 Driving and Operating 9-45 Improve control of vehicle speed Tow/Haul is designed to be most Following Distance while requiring less throttle pedal effective when the vehicle and Stay at least twice as far behind the activity. trailer combined weight is at least vehicle ahead as you would when 75 percent of the vehicle's Gross Increase the charging system...
  • Page 294 9-46 Driving and Operating Making Turns When towing a trailer, the arrows on To avoid this, let the engine run the instrument panel flash for turns while parked, preferably on level Notice: Making very sharp turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are ground, with the transmission in while trailering could cause the burned out.
  • Page 295: Trailer Towing

    Driving and Operating 9-47 If parking the rig on a hill: 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is Trailer Towing clear of the chocks. 1. Press the brake pedal, but do Three important considerations not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn 4.
  • Page 296 9-48 Driving and Operating 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 5,200 lbs (2 359 kg) 10,250 lbs (4 649 kg)
  • Page 297: Towing Equipment

    Driving and Operating 9-49 (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or Towing Equipment the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle Hitches Weight Rating). The effect of additional weight may reduce the It is important to have the correct trailering capacity more than the hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large total of the additional weight.
  • Page 298 9-50 Driving and Operating Weight-Distributing Hitches and Safety Chains Trailer Wiring Harness Weight Carrying Hitches Always attach chains between the Basic Trailer Wiring vehicle and the trailer. Cross the The trailer wiring harness, with a safety chains under the tongue of seven-pin connector, is located at the trailer to help prevent the tongue the rear of the vehicle and is tied to...
  • Page 299: Conversions And Add-Ons

    Driving and Operating 9-51 *The fuse for this circuit is installed Electric Trailer Brake Control Conversions and Wiring Provisions in the underhood electrical center, Add-Ons but the wires are not connected. These wiring provisions for an They should be connected by your electric trailer brake controller are Add-On Electrical dealer or a qualified service center.
  • Page 300 9-52 Driving and Operating NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 301 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..10-11 Headlamp Aiming Cooling System ... . 10-13 Headlamp Aiming ..10-26 Engine Coolant .
  • Page 302 10-2 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Wheel Replacement ..10-53 General Information Tire Chains ....10-54 Tires ......10-36 For service and parts needs, visit If a Tire Goes Flat .
  • Page 303: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition California Perchlorate Accessories and 65 Warning Materials Requirements Modifications Most motor vehicles, including this Certain types of automotive Adding non dealer accessories or one, contain and/or emit chemicals applications, such as airbag making modifications to the vehicle known to the State of California to initiators, seat belt pretensioners, can affect vehicle performance and...
  • Page 304: Vehicle Checks

    10-4 Vehicle Care Damage to vehicle components Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service resulting from modifications or the work, use the proper service installation or use of non GM manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own certified parts, including control about how to service the vehicle Service Work...
  • Page 305: Hood

    Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood 2. At the front of the vehicle, pull Before closing the hood, be sure all up on the center of the hood, filler caps are on properly. To open the hood, do the following: and push the secondary hood Pull the hood down to close.
  • Page 306: Engine Compartment

    10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 307: 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. Engine Oil Dipstick (out of B. Engine Coolant Recovery Cap. view). See Checking Engine See Cooling System on Oil under Engine Oil on page 10 13.
  • Page 308: Engine Oil

    10-8 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to performance and long life, careful get an accurate reading, the vehicle attention must be paid to engine must be on level ground.
  • Page 309 Vehicle Care 10-9 area that shows the proper approved certification mark. This be used. An oil of this viscosity operating range, the engine could certification mark indicates that the grade will provide easier cold be damaged. You should drain oil has been approved to the dexos1 starting for the engine at extremely out the excess oil or limit driving specification.
  • Page 310: Engine Oil Life System

    10-10 Vehicle Care your skin for very long. Clean your indicated can vary considerably. For since the last oil change. skin and nails with soap and water, the oil life system to work properly, Remember to reset the oil life or a good hand cleaner.
  • Page 311: Automatic Transmission

    Vehicle Care 10-11 3. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. Automatic Transmission temperature. If you need to check the transmission fluid level, please Fluid If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL take the vehicle to your dealer. SOON message comes back on It is not necessary to check when the vehicle is started, the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter the transmission fluid level.
  • Page 312 10-12 Vehicle Care from vehicle) to release loose dust 7. Remove the filter (D) and any and dirt. If the filter remains covered loose debris that may be found with dirt, a new filter is required. in the base (E). To inspect or replace the engine air 8.
  • Page 313: Cooling System

    Vehicle Care 10-13 Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is Notice: Using coolant other than WARNING ® off, dirt can easily get into the DEX-COOL can cause premature engine, which could damage it. engine, heater core, or radiator An electric engine cooling fan Always have the air cleaner/filter corrosion.
  • Page 314 10-14 Vehicle Care What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Notice: If extra inhibitors and/or drinkable water and DEX-COOL additives are used in the vehicle's coolant. If using this mixture, cooling system, the vehicle WARNING nothing else needs to be added. could be damaged.
  • Page 315 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 316 10-16 Vehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the WARNING (Continued) Radiator cooling system and surge tank WARNING pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap. An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even 2.
  • Page 317: Engine Overheating

    Vehicle Care 10-17 8. If the coolant level inside the Engine Overheating radiator filler neck is low, add The vehicle has several indicators more of the proper DEX-COOL to warn of engine overheating. coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level is back up to There is an engine coolant the base of the filler neck.
  • Page 318 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 Engine Compartment on a level surface. See Overheated Engine Then check to see if the engine WARNING Protection Operating Mode on cooling fans are running.
  • Page 319: Overheated Engine Protection

    Vehicle Care 10-19 If the overheat warning is displayed If there is no sign of steam, idle the Notice: After driving in the with no sign of steam: engine for three minutes while overheated engine protection parked. If the warning is still operating mode, to avoid engine 1.
  • Page 320: Washer Fluid

    10-20 Vehicle Care When to Check Power Steering The fluid level should be may fall below freezing, use a fluid somewhere between the MAX and that has sufficient protection against Fluid MIN line on the dipstick in room freezing. It is not necessary to regularly temperature.
  • Page 321: Brakes

    Vehicle Care 10-21 Notice Brakes Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the When using concentrated This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brakes are first applied or lightly washer fluid, follow the brake pads have built-in wear applied.
  • Page 322: Brake Fluid

    10-22 Vehicle Care Replacing Brake System Parts Brake Fluid hydraulic system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later The braking system on a vehicle is the brakes will not work well. complex. Its many parts have to be Do not top off the brake fluid.
  • Page 323: Battery

    Vehicle Care 10-23 What to Add hydraulic system can Vehicle Storage damage brake hydraulic Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid system parts so badly that WARNING from a sealed container. See they will have to be replaced. Recommended Fluids and Do not let someone put in Batteries have acid that can burn Lubricants on page 11 12.
  • Page 324: All-Wheel Drive

    10-24 Vehicle Care All-Wheel Drive Do not use the accelerator 1. Before starting this check, be pedal, and be ready to turn off sure there is enough room It is not necessary to check the the engine immediately if it around the vehicle.
  • Page 325: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check

    Vehicle Care 10-25 Ignition Transmission Contact your dealer if service is WARNING (Continued) required. Lock Check Make sure there is room in front Wiper Blade Replacement While parked, and with the parking of the vehicle in case it begins to brake set, try to turn the ignition to Windshield wiper blades should LOCK/OFF in each shift lever...
  • Page 326: Headlamp Aiming

    10-26 Vehicle Care 3. Install the new wiper blade and Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement make sure the wiper blade locks Headlamp aim has been preset at For the proper type of replacement into place. the factory and should need no bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on For the proper size and type see further adjustment.
  • Page 327 Vehicle Care 10-27 To replace one of these bulbs: 7. Pull the old bulb straight out of the bulb socket. 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2 10. 8. Push the new bulb straight into the bulb socket until it connects. 2.
  • Page 328: License Plate Lamp

    10-28 Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp 3. Turn the bulb socket (C) Electrical System one quarter turn to release the bulb socket from the lamp High Voltage Devices and housing (A). Wiring 4. Pull the bulb (B) from the bulb socket (C).
  • Page 329: Electrical System

    Vehicle Care 10-29 Electrical System Replace a bad fuse with a new one Windshield Wipers of the identical size and rating. Overload If the wiper motor overheats due to If there is a problem on the road heavy snow or ice, the windshield The vehicle has fuses and circuit and a fuse needs to be replaced, wipers will stop until the motor cools...
  • Page 330: Fuses And Circuit

    10-30 Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the Breakers Fuse Block vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical The wiring circuits in your vehicle The underhood fuse block is located component.
  • Page 331 Vehicle Care 10-31 Fuses Usage Air Conditioning A/C CLTCH Clutch Antilock Brake ABS MTR System (ABS) Motor Adaptive Forward Lighting System AIRBAG Airbag System AUX POWER Auxiliary Power Auxiliary VAC PUMP Vacuum Pump All-Wheel-Drive System BATT 1 Battery 1 BATT 2 Battery 2 BATT 3 Battery 3...
  • Page 332 10-32 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Engine Control Left High-Beam Rear Climate ECM 1 LT HI BEAM RR HVAC Module 1 Headlamp Control System EMISSION 1 Emission 1 Left Low Beam Right High Beam LT LO BEAM RT HI BEAM Headlamp Headlamp...
  • Page 333: Block

    Vehicle Care 10-33 Fuses Usage Relays Usage Relays Usage Transmission FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 Stop Lamps Stop Lamps Control Module (China Only) (China Only) FAN 3 Cooling Fan 3 TRANS Transmission TRLR Trailer Back-up FOG LAMP Fog Lamps BCK/UP Lamps TRLR Trailer Back up...
  • Page 334 10-34 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage AIRBAG Airbag Heating, Ventilation HVAC and Air Amplifier 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 335 Vehicle Care 10-35 Relays Usage Relays Usage Driver Side Power Daytime Running PWR/SEAT Seat Relay DRL2 Lamps 2 Relay (If Equipped) Passenger Side PWR/SEAT Power Seat Relay Driver Side Unlock LT/UNLCK Relay Power Windows PWR/WNDW Relay Daytime Running Lamps Relay PWR/ Power Steering (If Equipped)
  • Page 336: Wheels And Tires

    10-36 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose the Replace any tires that have same danger as overloaded Every new GM vehicle has been damaged by impacts tires. The resulting crash high-quality tires made by a with potholes, curbs, etc.
  • Page 337: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    Vehicle Care 10-37 Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the Tire Identification Number Tire Size illustration later in this (TIN). The TIN shows the Useful information about a tire is section for more detail. manufacturer and plant code, molded into its sidewall. The tire size, and date the tire was (B) TPC Spec (Tire examples show a typical...
  • Page 338 10-38 Vehicle Care tire is for emergency use when a (E) Tire Inflation regular road tire has lost air and temporary use tire or compact gone flat. If the vehicle has a spare tire should be inflated to compact spare tire, see 420 kPa (60 psi).
  • Page 339: Tire Designations

    Vehicle Care 10-39 Tire Designations (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit is certified to carry. The speed number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a Tire Size height to width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load. For example, if the tire size The following is an example Tire Terminology and...
  • Page 340 10-40 Vehicle Care Belt A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, oil, GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight cords that is located between and coolant, but without Rating for the rear axle. See the plies and the tread. Cords passengers and cargo.
  • Page 341 Vehicle Care 10-41 Maximum Load Rating model name molding that is Sidewall The portion of a tire load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same between the tread and the bead. maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall Speed Rating pressure for that tire.
  • Page 342: Tire Pressure

    10-42 Vehicle Care Premature or UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Vehicle Placard A label irregular wear. Grading Standards) A tire permanently attached to a information system that provides vehicle showing the vehicle Poor handling. consumers with ratings for a capacity weight and the original Reduced fuel economy.
  • Page 343: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Vehicle Care 10-43 For additional information How to Check Re check the tire pressure with regarding how much weight the the tire gauge. Use a good quality pocket-type vehicle can carry, and an gauge to check tire pressure. Return the valve caps on the example of the Tire and Loading Proper tire inflation cannot be valve stems to prevent leaks...
  • Page 344: Tire Pressure Monitor

    10-44 Vehicle Care tire inflation pressure label, you not reached the level to trigger ensure that the replacement or should determine the proper tire illumination of the TPMS low tire alternate tires and wheels allow the inflation pressure for those tires.) pressure telltale.
  • Page 345 Vehicle Care 10-45 assembly, excluding the spare tire DIC warning message come on at of the Tire and Loading Information and wheel assembly, if the vehicle each ignition cycle until the tires label and its location. Also see Tire has one. The TPMS sensors are inflated to the correct inflation Pressure on page 10 42.
  • Page 346 10-46 Vehicle Care Compressor Kit on page 10 57 for successfully. See "TPMS Sensor could prevent the TPMS from information regarding the inflator kit Matching Process" later in this functioning properly. See Buying materials and instructions. section. New Tires on page 10 50. The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or TPMS Malfunction Light and...
  • Page 347: Tire Inspection

    Vehicle Care 10-47 at the next ignition cycle. The is in relearn mode and TIRE matching process is no longer sensors are matched to the tire/ LEARNING ACTIVE message active. The TIRE LEARNING wheel positions, using a TPMS displays on the DIC screen. ACTIVE message on the DIC relearn tool, in the following order: display screen goes off.
  • Page 348: Tire Rotation

    10-48 Vehicle Care The tread or sidewall is alignment. Also check for Loading Information label after cracked, cut, or snagged damaged tires or wheels. See the tires have been rotated. deep enough to show cord or When It Is Time for New Tires See Tire Pressure on fabric.
  • Page 349: When It Is Time For New

    Vehicle Care 10-49 When It Is Time for New The rubber in tires ages over time. WARNING (Continued) This also applies for the spare tire, Tires if the vehicle has one, even if it is wheel attaches to the vehicle. In never used.
  • Page 350: Buying New Tires

    10-50 Vehicle Care Parking for an extended period can traction control, and tire WARNING cause flat spots on the tires that pressure monitoring may result in vibrations while performance. GM's TPC Spec Tires could explode during driving. When storing a vehicle for number is molded onto the tire's improper service.
  • Page 351: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Vehicle Care 10-51 The Tire and Loading WARNING WARNING Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the Using bias-ply tires on the If different sized wheels are used, vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits vehicle may cause the wheel there may not be an acceptable on page 9 10 for the label level of performance and safety if rim flanges to develop cracks...
  • Page 352: Uniform Tire Quality

    10-52 Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality (UTQG) system does not apply Treadwear to deep tread, winter-type snow Grading The treadwear grade is a tires, space-saver, or temporary comparative rating based on the Quality grades can be found use spare tires, tires with wear rate of the tire when tested where applicable on the tire nominal rim diameters of...
  • Page 353: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    Vehicle Care 10-53 Traction AA, A, B, C conditions on a specified indoor Wheel Alignment and Tire laboratory test wheel. Sustained Balance The traction grades, from high temperature can cause the highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, The tires and wheels were aligned material of the tire to degenerate and C.
  • Page 354: Tire Chains

    10-54 Vehicle Care Your dealer will know the kind of Notice: The wrong wheel can Tire Chains wheel that is needed. also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer Each new wheel should have the WARNING or odometer calibration, same load-carrying capacity, headlamp aim, bumper height, Do not use tire chains.
  • Page 355: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Vehicle Care 10-55 If a Tire Goes Flat accelerator pedal and steer to WARNING straighten the vehicle. It may be It is unusual for a tire to blow out, very bumpy and noisy. Gently Lifting a vehicle and getting especially if the tires are maintained brake to a stop, well off the road, under it to do maintenance or properly.
  • Page 356 10-56 Vehicle Care Turn on the hazard warning When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), WARNING (Continued) flashers. See Hazard Warning use the following example as a Flashers on page 6 4. guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks (A).
  • Page 357 Vehicle Care 10-57 The following information explains If this vehicle has a tire sealant WARNING how to repair or change a tire. and compressor kit, there may not be a spare tire and tire changing Overinflating a tire could cause Tire Sealant and equipment, and on some vehicles the tire to rupture and you or...
  • Page 358 10-58 Vehicle Care The kit includes: A. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or Check the tire sealant expiration Air Only) date on the sealant canister. The sealant canister should be B. On/Off Button replaced before its expiration date. C. Pressure Gauge Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer.
  • Page 359 Vehicle Care 10-59 heated environment for five minutes. 4. Remove the valve stem cap from This will help to inflate the tire the flat tire by turning it faster. counterclockwise. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (F) and wheel damage by driving slowly onto the tire valve stem.
  • Page 360: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    10-60 Vehicle Care 9. Press the on/off button (B) to reading. The compressor may therefore, Steps 12 through turn the tire sealant and be turned on/off until the 18 must be done immediately compressor kit on. correct pressure is reached. after Step 11.
  • Page 361 Vehicle Care 10-61 19. Stop at a safe location and 20. Wipe off any sealant from the check the tire pressure. Refer wheel, tire, and vehicle. to Steps 1 through 11 under 21. Dispose of the used sealant Using the Tire Sealant and canister (E) and sealant/air Compressor Kit without hose (F) assembly at a local...
  • Page 362 10-62 Vehicle Care Using the Tire Sealant and If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly Compressor Kit without to a level place. Turn on the hazard Sealant to Inflate a Tire warning flashers. See Hazard (Not Punctured) Warning Flashers on page 6 4.
  • Page 363 Vehicle Care 10-63 6. Plug the power plug (H) into the 10. Inflate the tire to the 11. Press the on/off button (B) to accessory power outlet in the recommended inflation turn the tire sealant and vehicle. Unplug all items from pressure using the pressure compressor kit off.
  • Page 364: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    10-64 Vehicle Care Removal and Installation of the Storing the Tire Sealant Sealant Canister and Compressor Kit To remove the sealant canister: The tire sealant and compressor 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. kit is located in the storage compartment on the driver side, at 2.
  • Page 365: Tire Changing

    Vehicle Care 10-65 3. Remove the sealant and compressor kit from its tray. To store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps. Tire Changing Removing Tools The tools needed to remove the spare tire are located in the storage compartment on the driver side, at the rear of the vehicle.
  • Page 366 10-66 Vehicle Care Removing the Spare Tire 1. Open the storage compartment door of the convenience The compact spare tire is located center (A) that is nearest the under the vehicle, in front of the rear liftgate. bumper. See Compact Spare Tire 2.
  • Page 367 Vehicle Care 10-67 Removing the Flat Tire and Notice: If this vehicle has wheel locks and an impact wrench is Installing the Spare Tire used to remove the wheel nuts, 1. Do a safety check before the lock nut or wheel lock key proceeding.
  • Page 368 10-68 Vehicle Care the ground so that there is WARNING enough room for the spare tire to fit under the wheel well. Getting under a vehicle when it is 8. Remove all the wheel nuts and jacked up is dangerous. If the the flat tire.
  • Page 369 Vehicle Care 10-69 13. Lower the vehicle by attaching WARNING WARNING the wrench to the jack and turning the wrench Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Never use oil or grease on bolts counterclockwise. Lower the parts to which it is fastened, can or nuts because the nuts might jack completely.
  • Page 370 10-70 Vehicle Care Notice: Improperly tightened Notice: Wheel covers will not fit WARNING wheel nuts can lead to brake on the vehicle's compact spare. pulsation and rotor damage. To If you try to put a wheel cover on Storing a jack, a tire, or other avoid expensive brake repairs, the compact spare, the cover or equipment in the passenger...
  • Page 371 Vehicle Care 10-71 3. Slide the cable retainer through Storing the Flat Tire the center of the wheel and start 1. Remove the cable package from to raise the compact spare tire. the jack storage area. Make sure the retainer is fully 2.
  • Page 372 10-72 Vehicle Care A. Cable 5. Hook the cable onto the outside 8. Make sure the metal tube is portion of the liftgate hinges (B). centered at the striker. Push the B. Liftgate Hinges tube toward the front of the 6.
  • Page 373: Compact Spare Tire

    Vehicle Care 10-73 Storing the Tools 3. Turn the jack (C) on its side and Compact Spare Tire place down on the holding bracket. WARNING 4. Reinstall the wing bolt (B) by Driving with more than one turning clockwise. compact spare tire at a time could 5.
  • Page 374: Jump Starting

    10-74 Vehicle Care After installing the compact spare Do not use the compact spare on Jump Starting on the vehicle, stop as soon as other vehicles. For more information about the possible and make sure the spare And do not mix the compact spare vehicle battery, see Battery on tire is correctly inflated.
  • Page 375 Vehicle Care 10-75 Notice: Ignoring these steps 2. Get the vehicles close enough Notice: If the radio or other could result in costly damage to so the jumper cables can reach, accessories are left on during the the vehicle that would not be but be sure the vehicles are jump starting procedure, they covered by the warranty.
  • Page 376 10-76 Vehicle Care 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 377 Vehicle Care 10-77 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 9. Connect the other end of the 8.
  • Page 378 10-78 Vehicle Care 11. Try to start the vehicle that had To disconnect the jumper cables the dead battery. If it will not from both vehicles, do the following: start after a few tries, it 1. Disconnect the black probably needs service. negative ( ) cable from the Notice: If the jumper cables are vehicle that had the dead...
  • Page 379: Towing

    Vehicle Care 10-79 Towing Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle Towing towing: Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing What is the towing capacity means towing the vehicle behind Notice: To avoid damage, the of the towing vehicle? Be another vehicle such as behind a disabled vehicle should be towed...
  • Page 380 10-80 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing For vehicles being dinghy towed, 6. To prevent the battery from the vehicle should be run at the draining while the vehicle is beginning of each day and at each being towed, remove the 15 amp RV fuel stop for about five minutes.
  • Page 381 Vehicle Care 10-81 Once the destination is reached: Dolly Towing (All-Wheel Drive Dolly Towing Vehicles) (Front-Wheel Drive 1. Set the parking brake. Vehicles Only) 2. Reinstall the fuses in the underhood fuse block. 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park), turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and remove the key from the ignition.
  • Page 382 10-82 Vehicle Care 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a Towing the Vehicle From straight-ahead position with a the Rear clamping device designed for towing. 5. Remove the key from the ignition. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 7. Release the parking brake. Notice: Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it.
  • Page 383: Appearance Care

    Vehicle Care 10-83 Appearance Care exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) Foreign materials such as calcium can result in damage or removal chloride and other salts, ice melting of paint and decals. agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, Exterior Care bird droppings, chemicals from Rinse the vehicle well, before industrial chimneys, etc., can...
  • Page 384 10-84 Vehicle Care Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Weatherstrips Wheels and Trim Aluminum Lenses and Emblems or Chrome Apply silicone grease on weatherstrips to make them last Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Use a soft, clean cloth with mild longer, seal better, and not stick or soft cloth, and a car washing soap soap and water to clean the wheels.
  • Page 385 Vehicle Care 10-85 Notice: To avoid surface damage, Body Component Lubrication Original manufacturer replacement do not use strong soaps, parts will provide the corrosion Lubricate all key lock cylinders, chemicals, abrasive polishes, protection while maintaining the hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the cleaners, brushes, or cleaners vehicle warranty.
  • Page 386: Interior Care

    10-86 Vehicle Care Never rub any surface Interior Care to the cleaning cloth. Cleaners aggressively or with excessive should be removed quickly. Never To prevent dirt particle abrasions, pressure. allow cleaners to remain on the regularly clean the vehicle's interior. surface being cleaned for extended Do not use laundry detergents Immediately remove any soils.
  • Page 387 Vehicle Care 10-87 Interior Glass Fabric/Carpet 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Start by vacuuming the surface center. Rotate the cleaning cloth dampened with water. Wipe droplets using a soft brush attachment.
  • Page 388: Floor Mats

    10-88 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Do not use cleaners that increase WARNING (Continued) gloss, especially on the instrument Other Plastic Surfaces panel. Reflected glare can decrease Use a soft microfiber cloth provide adequate protection. visibility through the windshield dampened with water to remove Clean safety belts only with mild under certain conditions.
  • Page 389 Vehicle Care 10-89 Use the following guidelines for Button Retainer 3. Make sure the floor mat is proper floor mat usage. properly secured and verify that Floor mats with a button-type it does not interfere with the The original equipment floor retainer.
  • Page 390 10-90 Vehicle Care 3. Center the slot in the floor mat grommet with the knob on the floor and set into position. 4. Turn the knob until it is perpendicular to the slot in the grommet to lock the mat in place.
  • Page 391: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing Maintenance Your vehicle is an important competitively priced maintenance investment. This section describes and repair services. With trained the required maintenance for the technicians, the dealer is the place vehicle.
  • Page 392 11-2 Service and Maintenance Because of the way people use Refer to the information in the Refer to the information in the vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Maintenance Schedule Additional Maintenance Schedule Additional There may need to be more Required Services Normal chart. Required Services Severe chart.
  • Page 393: Maintenance Schedule

    Service and Maintenance 11-3 Maintenance Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ Schedule When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL 7,500 mi SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within Owner Checks and Services Rotate the tires, if recommended the next 1 000 km/600 mi.
  • Page 394 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check tire inflation pressures. Visually inspect exhaust system Check accelerator pedal for See Tire Pressure on and nearby heat shields for damage, high effort, or binding. page 10 42. loose or damaged parts. Replace if needed. Inspect tire wear.
  • Page 395 Service and Maintenance 11-5 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 396 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance b) Check all fuel and vapor lines d) Do not directly power wash the Schedule Additional Required and hoses for proper hook up, transfer case output seals. High Services Normal routing, and condition. Check that pressure water can overcome the the purge valve, if the vehicle has seals and contaminate the transfer...
  • Page 397 Service and Maintenance 11-7 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 398: Services

    11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance d) Do not directly power wash the Special Application Schedule Additional Required transfer case output seals. High Services Services Severe pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer a) Or every two years, whichever Severe Commercial Use case fluid.
  • Page 399: And Care

    Service and Maintenance 11-9 Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care start the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break down or failure chirping, grinding, or squealing...
  • Page 400 11-10 Service and Maintenance Hoses Shocks and Struts Tires Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control Tires need to be properly inflated, be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining that there are no cracks or leaks.
  • Page 401 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Vehicle Care Windshield Wiper Blades To help keep the vehicle looking like For safety, appearance, and the Wiper blades need to be cleaned new, vehicle care products are best viewing, keep the windshield and kept in good condition to available from your dealer.
  • Page 402: Lubricants, And Parts

    11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of Engine Oil the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10 8. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
  • Page 403: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723) Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Release Pawl Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Hood and Door Hinges Canada 10953474).
  • Page 404: Maintenance Records

    11-14 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. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 405 Service and Maintenance 11-15 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 406 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 407: Technical Data

    Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN Vehicle Identification is the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
  • Page 408: 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 12 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood.
  • Page 409 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 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 410 12-4 Technical Data NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 411: Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)

    Canada) ....13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns Customer Satisfaction the United States with the sales transaction or the Procedure (Mexico) .
  • Page 412 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, case will generally be heard within member of dealership management, remember that your concern will 40 days. If you do not agree with the it appears your concern cannot be...
  • Page 413 Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning Customer Satisfaction Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor Procedure (Mexico) not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer Care...
  • Page 414: Customer Assistance Offices (U.s. And Canada)

    Explain your case to your dealer Phone number assistance. However, if a customer service agent, service manager, wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, Model year dealer sales agent, or sales the letter should be addressed to: manager, depending on your case.
  • Page 415 Motors Business Unit. All e-mail inquiries to the Customer 800-6273 Assistance Center (CAC) should be Honduras sent to: cac.chevrolet@gm.com. 800-0122-6101 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 416: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users (U.s. And Canada)

    13-6 Customer Information Chevrolet dealer locator for Customer Assistance for Here are a few of the valuable service nationwide. tools and services you will have Text Telephone (TTY) access to: Exclusive privileges and offers. Users (U.S. and Canada) My Showroom: Find and save...
  • Page 417: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program

    For more information on the limited offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. When calling Roadside Assistance, Chevrolet and General Motors of call the GM Mobility Assistance have the following information Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text Canada Limited reserve the right to...
  • Page 418 13-8 Customer Information Flat Tire Change: Service to Chevrolet and General Motors of Services Specific to Canadian change a flat tire with the spare Canada Limited reserve the right to Purchased Vehicles tire. The spare tire, if equipped, limit services or payment to an...
  • Page 419 Alternative Service: If renewal of this program at the end under the terms and conditions assistance cannot be provided of its term, contact the Chevrolet of the program. The Roadside right away, the Roadside Customer Assistance Center at Assistance program is not part Assistance advisor may give 01-800-466-0800.
  • Page 420 Assistance: Information choose one of the following If the vehicle cannot be received regarding addresses and alternatives, within the limits of by the nearest Chevrolet dealer telephone numbers for Chevrolet existing Roadside Assistance due to scheduling conflicts, the dealers. program guidelines. If the costs...
  • Page 421 Customer Information 13-11 *Complimentary A rental car will be provided for Services Not Included in Roadside Transportation for Vehicle Pick Assistance up to two days and the vehicle Up: Transportation to pick up must be returned to its original Roadside Assistance does not your vehicle after repairs are destination, excluding vehicles cover or reimburse services for the...
  • Page 422: Roadside Assistance Program

    Assistance program. For more the vehicle for service, you are information, see your new vehicle Chevrolet reserves the right to make urged to do so as early in the work warranty. any changes or discontinue the day as possible to allow for same Roadside Assistance program at day-repair.
  • Page 423: Courtesy Transportation

    Customer Information 13-13 Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by Program (U.S. and Warranty service can generally be GM for shuttle service. In addition, completed while you wait. However, Canada) for U.S.
  • Page 424: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)

    13-14 Customer Information insurance coverage, credit card, Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment parts etc. You are responsible for fuel may also be used for repair. These (U.S. and Canada) usage charges and may also be parts are typically removed from responsible for taxes, levies, usage vehicles that were total losses in If the vehicle is involved in a...
  • Page 425 Customer Information 13-15 Limited Warranty, and any vehicle aftermarket collision parts. Some Move the vehicle only if its position failure related to such parts is not insurance companies will not puts you in danger, or you are covered by that warranty. specify aftermarket collision parts.
  • Page 426: Service Publications Ordering Information

    13-16 Customer Information Insurance company and policy Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Publications number. but you must live with the repair. Ordering Information Depending on your policy limits, General description of the your insurance company may damage to the other vehicle. Service Manuals initially value the repair using Choose a reputable repair facility...
  • Page 427: Reporting Safety Defects

    Customer Information 13-17 Owner Information Current and Past Models Reporting Safety Owner publications are written Technical Service Bulletins and Defects specifically for owners and intended Manuals are available for current to provide basic operational and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects information about the vehicle.
  • Page 428: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors

    Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Administrator, NHTSA immediately, and notify General Chevrolet Motor Division 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Motors of Canada Limited. Chevrolet Customer Assistance Washington, D.C. 20590 Call Transport Canada at...
  • Page 429: Event Data Recorders

    Customer Information 13-19 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 the vehicle only if a non-trivial crash or near crash-like situations,...
  • Page 430: Onstar

    13-20 Customer Information GM will not access this data or speaking to an advisor. See OnStar personal information or link with share it with others except: with the Overview on page 14 1 for more any other GM system containing consent of the vehicle owner or, information.
  • Page 431: Onstar Services

    OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Overview The OnStar system status light is next to the OnStar buttons. If the OnStar Overview status light is: OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 Solid Green: System is ready. OnStar Services Flashing Green: On a call.
  • Page 432: Onstar Services

    14-2 OnStar OnStar Services Navigation Push to connect to a live Advisor to: OnStar navigation requires the Emergency Verify account information or Directions and Connections update contact information. service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, Get driving directions. Requires the built-in system can automatically Push to receive directions or the available Directions and...
  • Page 433 OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands Repeat Other Navigation Services During a Planned Route Available from OnStar 1. Push . System responds: OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers Cancel Route OnStar ready, then a tone. to send destinations from Google 2. Say Repeat. System responds 1.
  • Page 434 14-4 OnStar Connections End a Call Place a Call Using a Stored Number OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows Push . System responds: Call calls to be made and received from ended. 1. Push . System responds: the vehicle. The vehicle can also be OnStar ready.
  • Page 435 OnStar 14-5 Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Information Automatic Crash Response, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, and Push to request account transfer...
  • Page 436 14-6 OnStar OnStar service cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on TTY Users your vehicle is in a place where page 13 20 for information OnStar has the ability to OnStar has an agreement with a regarding Part 15 of the Federal communicate to the deaf, wireless service provider for service Communications Commission (FCC)
  • Page 437 OnStar 14-7 In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar Personal Identification Potential Issues can use the last stored GPS Number (PIN) Some OnStar services are disabled location to send to emergency after five days. OnStar cannot A PIN is needed to access some of responders.
  • Page 438 14-8 OnStar Vehicle and Power Issues Privacy OnStar services require a vehicle The complete OnStar Privacy electrical system, wireless service, Statement may be found at and GPS satellite technologies to be www.onstar.com. Privacy-sensitive available and operating for features users of wireless communications to function properly.
  • Page 439 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ..... 10-83 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-29 Interior .
  • Page 440 INDEX Bulb Replacement ... . 10-28 Cargo Headlamp Aiming ... 10-26 Cover ......4-4 Battery .
  • Page 441 INDEX Cleaning Cooling System ....10-13 Exterior Care ....10-83 Engine Messages ... .5-33 Damage Repair, Collision .
  • Page 442 INDEX Drive Systems Engine (cont.) All-Wheel Drive ..9-26, 10-24 Exhaust ..... .9-21 Electrical Equipment, Driver Information Heater .
  • Page 443 INDEX Flat Tire ..... . 10-55 Fuses General Information Changing ....10-65 Engine Compartment Service and Maintenance .
  • Page 444 INDEX Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 8-1 Liftgate High Voltage Devices and Carbon Monoxide ... . .2-10 Jump Starting ....10-74 Wiring .
  • Page 445 INDEX Locks Messages Mirrors Automatic Door ....2-8 Airbag System ....5-37 Automatic Dimming Delayed Locking .
  • Page 446 INDEX Outlets Perchlorate Materials Power ......5-8 Requirements, California ..10-3 Object Detection System Overheated Engine Personalization Messages .
  • Page 447: Roadside Assistance

    INDEX Recommended Fluids and Retained Accessory Lubricants ....11-12 Power (RAP) ....9-19 Radio Frequency Records Ride Control Systems...
  • Page 448 i-10 INDEX Safety Defects Reporting Service Specifications and Canadian Government ..13-18 Accessories and Capacities ....12-2 General Motors .
  • Page 449 INDEX i-11 Stuck Vehicle ....9-9 Tires (cont.) Towing (cont.) Recreational Vehicle ..10-79 Sun Visors ..... 2-22 Inspection .
  • Page 450 i-12 INDEX Ventilation, Air ....8-11 When It Is Time for New Visors ......2-22 Tires .

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