Page 1 2014 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2014 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual Towing the Vehicle ..10-75 OnStar ..... . . 14-1 Appearance Care .
Page 3: Using This Manual
For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, substitute the name "General Helm, Incorporated the CHEVROLET Emblem, IMPALA, Motors of Canada Limited" for...
Page 4 Introduction Danger, Warnings, and information relating to a specific Caution component, control, message, Cautions gauge, or indicator. Text marked Caution provides : This symbol is shown when Danger information that may indicate a you need to see your owner manual hazard that could result in injury for additional instructions or Text marked...
Page 5 Introduction : Charging System : Cruise Control : Engine Coolant Temperature : Exterior Lamps : First Responder : Fuel Gauge : Fuses : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer : Heated Steering Wheel : LATCH System Child Restraints : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Oil Pressure : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7 In Brief In Brief Steering Wheel Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..1-21 Adjustment ....1-13 Power Outlets ....1-22 Interior Lighting .
Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 9 In Brief 1. Instrument Panel Illumination 9. Storage Area with USB Port 16. Cruise Control on page 9-35 Control on page 6-4. Inside (If Equipped). See (If Equipped). Instrument Panel Storage on 2. Air Vents on page 8-7. Adaptive Cruise Control on page 4-1 and USB Port on page 9-37 (If Equipped).
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief 22. Shift Lever. See Automatic Initial Drive Transmission on page 9-27. Information 23. Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 1-11 (If Equipped). This section provides a brief overview about some of the 24. Traction Control/Electronic important features that may or may Stability Control on page 9-33.
Page 11: Remote Vehicle Start
In Brief See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3. Remote Vehicle Start If equipped, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the Vehicle 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
Page 12: Door Locks
In Brief Canceling a Remote Start Door Locks passenger doors. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System To cancel a remote start, do one of Keyless Access Operation on page 2-3. the following: This feature may be configured. See Aim the RKE transmitter at the Vehicle Personalization on vehicle and press and hold page 5-40.
Page 13 In Brief Power Door Locks Trunk trunk and lift to open. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3. When closing the trunk, use the pull cup. See Trunk on page 2-14. Windows : Press to unlock. To open the trunk: : Press to lock.
Page 14: Seat Adjustment
In Brief (RAP) is active. See Retained Seat Adjustment Seat Height Adjuster Accessory Power (RAP) on Manual Front Seats page 9-24. The power window switches on the driver door control all the windows. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window. Press the switch to lower the window.
Page 15 In Brief Power Seats Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the seat: To adjust the lumbar support: Move the seat forward or Press and hold the control To recline a manual seatback: rearward by sliding the control forward to increase or rearward 1.
Page 16: Second Row Seats
1-10 In Brief Tilt the top of the control forward To return the seatback to the upright See Memory Seats on page 3-7 and to raise. position: Vehicle Personalization on page 5-40. See Reclining Seatbacks on 1. Lift the lever fully without page 3-6.
Page 17: Heated And Ventilated Seats
In Brief 1-11 Heated and Ventilated Safety Belts : If available, press to ventilate the driver or passenger seat. Seats A ventilated seat has a fan that pulls or pushes air through the seat. The air is not cooled. An indicator light on the button turns on when the heated or ventilated seat is on.
Page 18: Passenger Sensing System
1-12 In Brief Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status 3. Move the selector switch to indicator lights on the overhead System deselect the mirror. console when the vehicle is started. The vehicle has manual folding See Passenger Airbag Status mirrors. See Folding Mirrors on Indicator on page 5-16.
Page 19: Interior Lighting
In Brief 1-13 when the vehicle is started. See 4. Pull the lever up to lock the Interior Lighting Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror steering wheel in place. Dome Lamps on page 2-20. Power Tilt Wheel Steering Wheel Adjustment The interior lamps control in the If equipped with this feature, press overhead console controls both the the control to move the steering...
Page 20: Exterior Lighting
1-14 In Brief ON: Turns the lamp on. Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps The exterior lamp control is on the Rear Reading Lamps turn signal lever. There are front and rear reading There are four positions. lamps in the overhead console and Front Reading Lamps : Turns off the exterior lamps.
Page 21 In Brief 1-15 : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. See: Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1 INT: Move the lever up to INT for Windshield Wiper/Washer intermittent wipes, then turn the INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
Page 22: Climate Controls
1-16 In Brief Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. Climate Control System 1. Fan Control 5. Temperature Control 2. Air Conditioning 6. Recirculation 3. Air Delivery Modes 7. Rear Window Defogger 4.
Page 23 In Brief 1-17 Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) This feature allows for changing gears similar to a manual transmission. To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to M (Manual Mode). 2. Using the button on the top of the shift lever, press the + (plus) end of the button to upshift, Dual Automatic Climate Control System...
Page 24: Vehicle Features
1-18 In Brief Vehicle Features Storing Radio Station Presets SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service Up to 25 preset stations from all Radio(s) bands can be stored in the favorite SiriusXM is a satellite radio service lists in any order. Up to five stations based in the 48 contiguous United : Press to turn the system on.
Page 25: Steering Wheel Controls
In Brief 1-19 laptop computers, MP3 players, CD Steering Wheel Controls changers, and USB storage devices may be connected, depending on the audio system. See USB Port on page 7-14 and Auxiliary Jack on page 7-17. ® Bluetooth ® The Bluetooth system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free...
Page 26: Cruise Control
1-20 In Brief Cruise Control SET : Press briefly to set the Driver Information speed and activate cruise control. Center (DIC) If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed. The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many : Press to disengage cruise vehicle systems.
Page 27: Ultrasonic Parking Assist
In Brief 1-21 Lane Departure See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) : Press to select a menu item. on page 9-52. Press and hold to reset values on Warning (LDW) certain screens, or on the main view Rear Vision If equipped, LDW is intended to help reset info pages to the original avoid unintentional lane departures setting.
Page 28: Universal Remote System
1-22 In Brief See Driver Assistance Systems on Universal Remote System See Universal Remote System on page 9-45. page 5-46. Power Outlets Sunroof The accessory power outlets can be If equipped, the ignition must be in used to plug in electrical equipment, ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Page 29: Eassist Features
In Brief 1-23 Sunroof Switch Sunshade Switch eAssist Features Open/Close: Press and hold the Open/Close: Press and hold the ® eAssist Overview front or rear of to open or close front or rear of to open or close the sunshade to the desired the sunroof.
Page 30 1-24 In Brief eAssist vehicles have a Hill Start The cold air intake for the battery is Automatic Engine Start/ Assist (HSA) feature, which may be behind the rear seat, on the filler Stop Feature useful when the vehicle is stopped panel.
Page 31: Performance And Maintenance
In Brief 1-25 mode. Remember to shift to P (Park) Vehicles with eAssist also have a Performance and and turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF high voltage battery. Only a trained Maintenance before exiting the vehicle. service technician with the proper knowledge and tools should inspect, See Starting the Engine on test, or replace the high voltage...
Page 32 1-26 In Brief Press and release the button The low tire pressure warning light Resetting the Oil Life System may come on in cool weather when again to turn on both systems. 1. Using the DIC controls on the the vehicle is first started, and then right side of the steering wheel, See Traction Control/Electronic turn off as the vehicle is driven.
Page 33: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
10-14. periods of time. Canada: 1-800-268-6800 E85 or FlexFuel When road and weather As the owner of a new Chevrolet, conditions are appropriate, use Vehicles with a yellow fuel cap can you are automatically enrolled in the cruise control.
Page 34 1-28 In Brief ® OnStar If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.
Page 35: Keys, Doors, And
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Immobilizer ....2-17 Keys and Locks Immobilizer Operation (Key Windows Access) ....2-17 Keys Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) .
Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-15. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: RKE With Remote Start Shown, The key that is part of the Remote...
Page 37: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry If the passenger door is open when is pressed, all doors lock. (RKE) System Operation Pressing may also arm the The transmitter functions may work theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the Alarm System on page 2-16.
Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows the trunk without removing the RKE (Vehicle Locator/Panic transmitter from your pocket, purse, Alarm): Press and release one briefcase, etc. The RKE transmitter time to initiate vehicle locator. The must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door exterior lamps flash and the horn being unlocked.
Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the vehicle, or none remain in the replacement can be purchased and Passenger Doors vehicle interior, the doors will lock programmed through your dealer. after several seconds. The vehicle can be reprogrammed When the doors are locked and the so that lost or stolen transmitters no RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) Temporarily disable the locking...
Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Repeat Steps 1 3 if additional 3. Wait 10 minutes until the 2. Remove the key lock cylinder keys are to be programmed. security light turns off. cap. See Door Locks on page 2-10. Then insert the If a key is lost or damaged, see your 4.
Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Place the new transmitter into available in Canada. This procedure 3. Repeat Step 2 two additional the transmitter pocket. The will take approximately 30 minutes times. After the third time, all transmitter pocket is located to complete.
Page 42 Keys, Doors, and Windows 6. Remove the transmitter from the To start the vehicle: Battery Replacement transmitter pocket and press Replace the battery if the DIC indicates that battery replacement is To program additional necessary. See Key and Lock transmitters, repeat Steps 4 6. Messages on page 5-34.
Page 43 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Vehicle Start to have the vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any The vehicle may have this feature requirements. that allows the engine to be started Other conditions can affect the from outside the vehicle. performance of the transmitter.
Page 44 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows The malfunction indicator lamp The engine will continue to run for The vehicle's ignition must be is on. 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a turned on and then back off before 10-minute time extension. Remote the remote start procedure can be The engine coolant temperature start can be extended only once.
Page 45 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Keyless Access Key Cylinder Access Warning (Continued) safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven. Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from...
Page 46: Power Door Locks
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks 3. Move the cap forward and press to snap the cap in place. 4. Release the door handle. (Lock): Press to lock the doors. Inside the Vehicle (Unlock): Press to unlock the Push down on the door lock knob to doors.
Page 47: Lockout Protection
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 When delayed locking is active and The power door locks can be transmitter is detected and the is pressed on the door lock programmed through the Driver number of RKE transmitters has not switch while the door is open, a Information Center (DIC).
Page 48: Safety Locks
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Safety Locks The rear door power windows are Doors also disabled. See Power Windows The rear door safety locks prevent on page 2-21. Trunk passengers from opening the rear Press again to deactivate the doors from inside the vehicle. safety locks.
Page 49 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 trunk and lift to open. See Remote Warning (Continued) Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3. Adjust the climate control When closing the trunk, use the system to a setting that pull cup. brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the Emergency Trunk Release highest setting.
Page 50: Vehicle Security
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal. Vehicle Alarm System This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system. Arming the System To arm the system, press on the There is a glow-in-the-dark The security indicator light on the...
Page 51: Immobilizer Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 If the vehicle has Keyless Immobilizer Operation The security light in the instrument Access, unlock the vehicle using cluster comes on if there is a (Key Access) the door handle lock/unlock problem with arming or disarming button with the RKE transmitter the theft-deterrent system.
Page 52: Keyless Access
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Immobilizer Operation The system has one or more If the engine does not start with the transmitters matched to an other transmitter or when the (Keyless Access) immobilizer control unit in your transmitter is in the pocket in the vehicle.
Page 53: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors Exterior Automatic Dimming Mirror Convex Mirrors The vehicle may have a driver exterior automatic dimming mirror that will automatically adjust for the Caution glare of headlamps behind. A convex mirror can make things, Memory Mirrors like other vehicles, look farther The vehicle may have memory...
Page 54: Interior Mirrors
2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Puddle Light Reverse Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors The vehicle has a puddle light on If equipped with the memory the mirror housings. The light will Interior Rearview Mirrors package, the passenger and/or illuminate the ground when the door driver mirror tilts to a preselected Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear is opened.
Page 55: Power Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a Warning pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up. To reduce the adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, sound, open either a front window especially with the windows...
Page 56 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Express-Down/Up Windows Express Window Anti-Pinch Programming the Power Override Windows If equipped, this feature allows the windows to be raised and lowered If the vehicle battery has been Warning all the way without holding the recharged or disconnected, or is not switch.
Page 57: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Window Lockout If the indicator light flashes, the Roof feature may not be working properly. Sunroof Sun Visors For vehicles equipped with a sunroof, the ignition must be in ON/ RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to operate the sunroof and power sunshade.
Page 58 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Sunroof Switch sunroof is open, the sunshade will operation or noise. It could also plug express close just short of the open the water drainage system. Open/Close: Press and hold the sunroof. Periodically open the sunroof and front or rear of to open or close remove any obstacles or loose...
Page 59 Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-15 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-32 Restraints Pregnancy ....3-19 Airbag System Check .
Page 60 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints 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. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
Page 61 Seats and Restraints Four-Way Head Restraints Rear Seats The height of the head restraint can The vehicle's rear seats have be adjusted. Pull the head restraint adjustable head restraints in the up to raise it. Try to move the head outboard seating positions.
Page 62 Seats and Restraints head restraint after the button is When an occupant or child restraint Front Seats released to make sure that it is is in the seat, always return the locked in place. head restraint to the full upright Seat Adjustment position.
Page 63 Seats and Restraints To adjust a manual seat: Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the seat: 1. Pull the handle at the front of Move the seat forward or the seat. rearward by sliding the control Warning forward or rearward. 2. Slide the seat to the desired You can lose control of the position and release the handle.
Page 64 Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you.
Page 65 Seats and Restraints 2. Push and pull on the seatback to Memory Seats make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks To recline a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever. If equipped, the "1," "2," SET, and 2. Move the seatback to the (Exit) buttons on the driver door desired position, and then are used to manually save and...
Page 66 Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions Manually Recalling Memory by pressing the appropriate memory Positions button. If the memory position is still To save positions to the 1 and 2 not recalling, see your dealer for buttons: If the vehicle is off, or in ON/RUN/ service.
Page 67 Seats and Restraints handle and open the driver door. position, the recall may stop. Easy exit recall automatically The RKE transmitter must be Remove the obstruction; then press activates when one of the following present for the recall to activate. and hold the appropriate manual occurs: control for the memory item that is...
Page 68: Seats And Restraints
3-10 Seats and Restraints Heated and Ventilated (Ventilated Seat): If available, press to ventilate the driver or Front Seats passenger seat. A ventilated seat has a fan that pulls or pushes air Warning through the seat. The air is not cooled.
Page 69: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints 3-11 cold outside, the heated seats turn Rear Seats To fold the seatback: on, and when it is hot outside the ventilated seats turn on. The heated Folding the Seatback or ventilated seats are canceled Either side of the seatback can be when the ignition is turned on.
Page 70: Rear Seat Armrest
3-12 Seats and Restraints Raising the Seatback To raise a seatback: Rear Seat Armrest 1. Lift the seatback up and push it Warning rearward to lock it in place. A tab near the seatback lever If either seatback is not locked, it retracts when the seatback is could move forward in a sudden locked in place.
Page 71: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work Warning (Continued) This section of the manual are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts injured or killed. Do not allow properly. It also describes some passengers to ride in any area of things not to do with safety belts.
Page 72: How To Wear Safety Belts
3-14 Seats and Restraints safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
Page 73: Properly
Seats and Restraints 3-15 Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull shoulder and across the chest. the belt across you. Do not let it All seating positions in the vehicle These parts of the body are best get twisted.
Page 74: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
3-16 Seats and Restraints To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. 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.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-17 They can help tighten the safety properly adjusted, the comfort guide belts during the early stages of a positions the belt away from the moderate to severe frontal, near neck and head. frontal, or rear crash if the threshold There is one guide for each outside conditions for pretensioner passenger position in the rear seat.
Page 76 3-18 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. Be sure that the belt is not and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat.
Page 77: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3-19 Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy Now and then, check that the safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely belt reminder light, safety belts, that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone,...
Page 78: Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash
3-20 Seats and Restraints Airbag System Warning Warning (Continued) The vehicle has the following Do not bleach or dye safety belts. inspected and any necessary airbags: It may severely weaken them. In replacements made as soon as A frontal airbag for the driver. a crash, they might not be able to possible.
Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-21 A roof-rail airbag for the front the risk of injury from the force of an Warning (Continued) outboard passenger and the inflating bag, all airbags must inflate passenger seated directly very quickly to do their job. vehicle should wear a safety belt behind the front outboard Here are the most important things...
Page 80: Where Are The Airbags
3-22 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Warning (Continued) Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags There is an airbag readiness light and/or roof-rail airbags. on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol.
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Driver Side Shown, Passenger Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, The driver knee airbag is below the Side Similar Passenger Side Similar steering column. The front outboard passenger knee airbag is below the The seat-mounted side impact The second row seat-mounted side glove box.
Page 82: When Should An Airbag
3-24 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the Warning (Continued) direction of the impact, and how Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. or even death. The path of an This vehicle is equipped with Frontal airbags may inflate at inflating airbag must be kept airbags.
Page 83: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-25 Seat-mounted side impact airbags In any particular crash, no one can moderate to severe side collisions, are designed to inflate in moderate say whether an airbag should have even belted occupants can contact to severe side crashes depending inflated simply because of the the inside of the vehicle.
Page 84: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
3-26 Seats and Restraints What Will You See after the hazard warning flashers by Warning using the controls for those an Airbag Inflates? features. When an airbag inflates, there After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air. This dust seat-mounted side impact airbags Warning could cause breathing problems...
Page 85: Passenger Sensing
Seats and Restraints 3-27 Let only qualified technicians In many crashes severe enough to work on the airbag systems. inflate the airbag, windshields are Improper service can mean that broken by vehicle deformation. an airbag system will not work Additional windshield breakage may properly.
Page 86 3-28 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system Warning Warning (Continued) works with sensors that are part of the front outboard passenger seat. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints The sensors are designed to detect restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the the presence of a properly seated or killed if the passenger frontal...
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-29 There is a critical problem with off the front outboard passenger If the On Indicator Is Lit for a the airbag system or the frontal airbag and knee airbag, Child Restraint passenger sensing system. depending upon the person s The passenger sensing system is seating posture and body build.
Page 88 3-30 Seats and Restraints 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material restraint and restarting the from the seat, such as blankets, Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, cushions, seat covers, seat turn the vehicle off.
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-31 operates. We recommend that you child restraint or child occupant Warning (Continued) not use seat covers or other is on the seat. If the passenger aftermarket equipment except when frontal airbag and passenger serious injury or even death. An approved by GM for your specific knee airbag are turned on, the adult-sized occupant should not...
Page 90: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
3-32 Seats and Restraints diagnostic module, steering wheel, Warning Warning instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar Stowing of articles under the For up to 10 seconds after the garnish trim, overhead console, passenger seat or between the vehicle is turned off and the front sensors, side impact sensors, passenger seat cushion and...
Page 91: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-33 could either prevent proper Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System deployment of the passenger Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need airbag(s) or prevent the passenger regularly scheduled maintenance or sensing system from properly replacement.
Page 92: Child Restraints
3-34 Seats and Restraints the vehicle serviced right away. See Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that Airbag Readiness Light on come with the booster seat state the page 5-15 for more information. weight and height limitations for that Older Children booster.
Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Can proper safety belt fit be According to accident statistics, maintained for the length of the children are safer when properly trip? If yes, continue. If no, restrained in a rear seating position. return to the booster seat. In a crash, children who are not Q: What is the proper way to buckled up can strike other people...
Page 94: Infants And Young
3-36 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Every time infants and young Warning (Continued) children ride in vehicles, they should Children have the protection provided by belt. The belt force would then be appropriate child restraints. Neither Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen.
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-37 weight, height, and age but also Warning (Continued) whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor seat, always move the front vehicle in which it will be used. passenger seat as far back as it For most basic types of child will go.
Page 96: Child Restraint Systems
3-38 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Warning Warning To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular need complete support. In a safety belt may not remain low on crash, if an infant is in a the hip bones, as it should.
Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-39 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 Forward-Facing Child Seat...
Page 98: Where To Put The Restraint
3-40 Seats and Restraints Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to Whenever possible, children aged crash if the child restraint is not locate the nearest child safety seat 12 and under should be secured in properly secured in the vehicle. inspection station.
Page 99: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-41 Child restraints and booster seats Lower Anchors and Warning (Continued) vary considerably in size, and some Tethers for Children may fit in certain seating positions system is fail-safe. No one can (LATCH System) better than others. Always make guarantee that an airbag will not sure the child restraint is properly The LATCH system secures a child...
Page 100 3-42 Seats and Restraints recommends that the booster seat The following explains how to attach Top Tether Anchor be secured with the LATCH system, a child restraint with these this can be done as long as the attachments in the vehicle. booster seat can be positioned Not all vehicle seating positions or properly and there is no interference...
Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-43 The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a To assist in locating the lower top tether are designed for use with...
Page 102: System
3-44 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, Warning children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child Do not attach more than one child restraint system or infant restraint restraint to a single anchor. system secured in a rear seating Attaching more than one child position.
Page 103 Seats and Restraints 3-45 If you need to secure more than one Warning (Continued) child restraint in the rear seat, see Where to Put the Restraint on of the retractor to set the lock, page 3-40. if the vehicle has one, after the You cannot secure three child child restraint has been installed.
Page 104 3-46 Seats and Restraints Installing child restraints using child restraint manufacturer 2. If the child restraint manufacturer LATCH in the center and left rear instructions and the instructions recommends that the top tether seating positions at the same time is in this manual.
Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-47 If the position you are using If the position you are using does not have a head has an adjustable head restraint and you are using restraint and you are using a single tether, route the a dual tether, route the tether over the seatback.
Page 106: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
3-48 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints Warning Parts After a Crash (Front Passenger Seat) A child in a rear-facing child This vehicle has airbags. A rear restraint can be seriously injured Warning seat is a safer place to secure a or killed if the right front forward-facing child restraint.
Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-49 Do not secure a child seat in a the vehicle. See Passenger Warning (Continued) position without a top tether anchor Airbag Status Indicator on if a national or local law requires page 5-16. Secure rear-facing child restraints that the top tether be anchored, or if 2.
Page 108 3-50 Seats and Restraints 4. Push the latch plate into the 7. Before placing a child in the buckle until it clicks. child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, Position the release button on grasp the child restraint at the the buckle so that the safety belt safety belt path and attempt to could be quickly unbuckled if...
Page 109: Securing Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-51 Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have (Rear Seat) a top tether, and that the tether be attached. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the If the child restraint does not have instructions that came with the child the LATCH system, you will be...
Page 110 3-52 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-41 for more information.
Page 111: Storage Compartments
Storage Storage Storage If equipped with storage behind the fuse box, push on the cover and Compartments release to open. Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp Glove Box .
Page 112: Glove Box
Storage The storage area cannot be Cupholders Center Console Storage operated with when valet mode is enabled. See Valet Mode in Vehicle Personalization on page 5-40. Glove Box Pull the rear seat armrest down to Push the cover down and release to access.
Page 113: Umbrella Storage
Storage See Power Outlets on page 5-6, Additional Storage Auxiliary Jack on page 7-17, and Features USB Port on page 7-14. If equipped with uplevel auxiliary players, see the infotainment manual. Cargo Management System Umbrella Storage Press the button and lift to access. There is a removable tray on the top of the console.
Page 114: Convenience Net
Storage Convenience Net The vehicle may have a convenience net in the trunk. The net (1) attaches to the convenience net hooks (2). Put small loads behind the net. Do not use the net for heavy loads.
Page 115 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Airbag Readiness Light ..5-15 Information Displays Passenger Airbag Status Power Flows Controls Indicator ....5-16 (eAssist Only) .
Page 116 Instruments and Controls Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-37 Controls Power Tilt Wheel Starting the Vehicle Messages ....5-38 Steering Wheel Tire Messages ....5-38 Adjustment Transmission Messages .
Page 117: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls Heated Steering Wheel The favorite and volume switches are on the back of the steering wheel. Some audio controls can be (Heated Steering Wheel): For adjusted at the steering wheel. 1. Favorites: Press to select the vehicles with a heated steering next or previous favorite when ®...
Page 118: Windshield Wiper/Washer
Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer INT: (Intermittent Wipes): Move If the windshield wiper lever is then the lever up to INT for intermittent moved to OFF before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes, wipes, then turn the INT band the wipers will restart and move to up for more frequent wipes or down...
Page 119: Compass
Instruments and Controls will automatically determine when a If auto timing is set, the time Warning GPS signal is restored and provide displayed on the clock may not a heading again. See Compass update immediately when driving In freezing weather, do not use Messages on page 5-31 for the into a new time zone.
Page 120: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Inside the center console. To set the time or date, press Caution On the rear of the center to change the hour, minutes, console. AM, or PM. Hanging heavy equipment from The outlet is powered when the the power outlet can cause To change the 12-24Hr setting, ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/...
Page 121 Instruments and Controls The indicator light does not come on The power outlet is not designed for if the ignition is in LOCK/OFF; if no and may not work properly, if the equipment is plugged into the outlet; following are plugged in: or if the equipment is plugged in, but Equipment with high initial peak not fully seated in the outlet.
Page 122: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators...
Page 123: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 124 5-10 Instruments and Controls English eAssist Shown, Metric eAssist Similar...
Page 125: Cluster Menu
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Info app. This is where you can Cluster Menu Phone view the selected Driver There is an interactive display area Press to select the Phone app, Information Center (DIC) in the center of the instrument displays. See Driver Information then press to enter the Phone cluster.
Page 126: Speedometer
5-12 Instruments and Controls Compass: In certain vehicles the Odometer Units: Press while Units is compass setting will allow for displayed to enter the Units menu. The odometer shows how far the manually setting the compass. The Choose English or metric units by vehicle has been driven, in either user can set the zone and calibrate pressing...
Page 127 Instruments and Controls 5-13 Tachometer Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates about how much The tachometer displays the engine fuel is left in the tank. speed in revolutions per An arrow on the fuel gauge minute (rpm).
Page 128: Engine Coolant Temperature
5-14 Instruments and Controls The gauge moves a little while Engine Coolant turning a corner or speeding up. Temperature Gauge The gauge takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on, and goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off.
Page 129: Safety Belt Reminders
Instruments and Controls 5-15 soon as possible. See Engine If the driver safety belt is buckled, If the passenger safety belt is Overheating on page 10-22 for more neither the light nor the chime buckled, neither the chime nor the information.
Page 130: Passenger Airbag Status
5-16 Instruments and Controls If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on. See Airbag System Messages on page 5-37. Passenger Airbag Status The airbag readiness light comes on United States Indicator for several seconds when the vehicle is started.
Page 131: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-17 If the word ON or the on symbol is system. Have it checked by your Warning (Continued) lit on the passenger airbag status dealer. Driving while this light is on indicator, it means that the front could drain the battery.
Page 132 5-18 Instruments and Controls does not, have the vehicle serviced Caution Caution (Continued) by your dealer. See Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on If the vehicle is continually driven could lead to costly repairs not page 9-15 or Ignition Positions (Key with this light on, the emission covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 133 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Check that good quality fuel is If the light continues to flash, find a Emissions Inspection and used. Poor fuel quality causes safe place to stop and park the Maintenance Programs the engine not to run as vehicle.
Page 134: Brake System Warning
5-20 Instruments and Controls The vehicle may not pass still does not pass the inspection This light comes on briefly when the inspection if: for lack of OBD II system vehicle is turned on. If it does not readiness, your dealer can come on then, have it fixed so it will The malfunction indicator lamp is prepare the vehicle for...
Page 135: Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 Electric Parking Brake Service Electric Parking the Driver Information Center (DIC), see Brake System Messages on Light Brake Light page 5-31. Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light Metric English This light should come on briefly This light comes on when the when the vehicle is in ON/RUN.
Page 136: Lane Departure Warning
5-22 Instruments and Controls vehicle needs service. A chime may If equipped, this light briefly comes This light will display amber when also sound when the light comes on on while starting the vehicle. you are following a vehicle ahead steady.
Page 137: Stabilitrak ® Off Light
Instruments and Controls 5-23 This light and the StabiliTrak OFF If the StabiliTrak and TCS are off, message may display. Check the light come on when StabiliTrak is the system does not assist in DIC messages to determine which turned off. controlling the vehicle.
Page 138: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls When the Light Is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light This light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not This indicates that one or more of come on, have the vehicle serviced the tires are significantly Caution by your dealer.
Page 139: Security Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Security Light High-Beam On Light Cruise Control Light The security light should come on This light comes on when the This light in the Driver Information briefly as the engine is started. If it high-beam headlamps are in use. Center (DIC) is white when the does not come on, have the vehicle cruise control is on and ready, and...
Page 140: Door Ajar Light
5-26 Instruments and Controls turns green when the ACC is set Information Displays Auto Stop Vehicle is stationary and active. See Adaptive Cruise with battery active and no power is Control on page 9-37. flowing to the wheels. Power Flows (eAssist Only) Door Ajar Light To view the Power Flow screens in...
Page 141: Energy Information
Instruments and Controls 5-27 Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC displays are shown in the center of the instrument cluster in the Info app. See Instrument Cluster on page 5-9. The Info app is only available when the vehicle is in ON/ RUN.
Page 142 5-28 Instruments and Controls 4. Scroll to Info Pages and Trip A and Average Fuel Economy : Press to move up or or Trip B and Average Fuel down in a list, or on the main view press Economy: The Trip display shows press to cycle through the different 5.
Page 143 Instruments and Controls 5-29 economy over recent driving history briefly while this display is active been changed. It cannot be reset and the amount of fuel remaining in and the timer is running. To reset accurately until the next oil change. the fuel tank.
Page 144: Vehicle Messages
5-30 Instruments and Controls Speed Signs: Displays sign Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and information, which comes from a Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC roadway database in the onboard indicate the status of the vehicle or navigation. BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE some action that may be needed to Driver Efficiency Gauge (eAssist This message displays when the...
Page 145: Brake System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-31 Brake System Messages pulsation in the brake pedal. This is Cruise Control Messages normal under these conditions. Take BRAKE FLUID LOW ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET the vehicle to your dealer for service. TO XXX This message is displayed when the brake fluid level is low.
Page 146: Door Ajar Messages
5-32 Instruments and Controls Heavy rain or snow is interfering CRUISE SET TO XXX Door Ajar Messages with the radar object detection This message displays when the performance. DOOR OPEN cruise control speed is set. See CRUISE RADAR CAN T SEE A door open symbol will display on Cruise Control on page 9-35.
Page 147: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls 5-33 Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE STOP ENGINE ENGINE Messages This message displays and a This message displays when the A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH continuous chime sounds if the engine oil temperature is too hot. ENGINE TEMP engine cooling system reaches Stop and allow the vehicle to idle...
Page 148: Engine Power Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls Engine Power Messages TIGHTEN GAS CAP NUMBER OF KEYS PROGRAMMED This message displays when the ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the This message displays when This message displays when the fuel cap.
Page 149: Lamp Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 Lamp Messages Object Detection System AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP UNAVAILABLE Messages AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL This message displays when the ON/OFF AUTOMATIC COLLISION Active Emergency Braking System PREP OFF This message is displayed when the has been unavailable for some time. automatic light control has been The Active Emergency Braking This message displays when the...
Page 150 5-36 Instruments and Controls FORWARD COLLISION This message could be due to the Braking System may not work. Do camera being blocked. Cleaning the not use these systems until the ALERT OFF outside of the windshield behind the vehicle has been repaired. This message displays when the rearview mirror may correct the SERVICE FRONT CAMERA...
Page 151: Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE need service. For cleaning, see Security Messages "Washing the Vehicle" under EXITING THEFT ATTEMPTED Exterior Care on page 10-77. This message may display if This message displays if the vehicle Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is Ride Control System detects a tamper condition.
Page 152: Starting The Vehicle
5-38 Instruments and Controls Starting the Vehicle eAssist Only). Take the vehicle to TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE your dealer for service if this Messages This message displays when the message continues to be displayed. system is learning new tires. See JUMP START ACTIVE WAIT TO Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on PRESS BRAKE TO START START...
Page 153: Transmission Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 More than one tire pressure attempting to remove the key from TURN WIPER CONTROL TO message can be received at a time. the vehicle if the vehicle is not in INTERMITTENT FIRST The DIC also shows the tire P (Park).
Page 154: Washer Fluid Messages
5-40 Instruments and Controls Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle 5. Press BACK to return to the previous menu. Personalization WASHER FLUID LOW ADD Uplevel Radio Audio System FLUID The audio system controls are used Controls to access the personalization This message may display when the To access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle washer fluid level is low.
Page 155 Instruments and Controls 5-41 Valet Mode Select the language. Climate and Air Quality Radio Select and the following may be Valet Mode displayed: Vehicle To turn valet mode on and off, see Auto Fan Max Speed Bluetooth Valet Mode under Setting Radio Preferences in Home Page on Auto Defog Voice...
Page 156 5-42 Instruments and Controls Auto Rear Defog are available. The Alert setting Side Blind Zone Alert disables most automatic braking If equipped, this allows the Auto This allows the feature to be turned functions of the Auto Collision Rear Defog to be turned on or off. on or off.
Page 157 Instruments and Controls 5-43 Delayed Door Lock Auto Memory Recall Vehicle Locator Lights Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out This allows the feature to be turned This feature will flash the exterior on or off. lamps when on the Remote When on, this feature will keep the Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is driver door from locking when the Select Off, On - Driver Door, or On -...
Page 158 5-44 Instruments and Controls Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Remote Door Unlock Select All Doors or Driver Door Only. Select and the following may be This allows selection of which doors displayed: Passive Door Lock will unlock when pressing on the RKE transmitter.
Page 159 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Turn Display Off Pair New Device pressing the EDIT button and typing in a new number, then select SAVE Theme Select to pair a new device. See or press the SAVE button. Pairing under Bluetooth Select to change the color, font, and (Infotainment Controls) on Voice art of the display.
Page 160: Universal Remote System
5-46 Instruments and Controls Guidance Lines Restore Vehicle Settings Universal Remote Select to turn Off or On. See This allows selection of restoring System Assistance Systems for Parking or vehicle settings. Backing on page 9-46. See Radio Frequency Statement on Select Cancel or Continue.
Page 161 Instruments and Controls 5-47 home automation devices. These To program a garage door opener, To program up to three devices: instructions refer to a garage door park outside directly in line with and 1. Hold the end of the hand-held opener, but can be used for other facing the garage door opener transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to...
Page 162 5-48 Instruments and Controls 3. Press and hold the newly and the garage door does and then release it. If the garage programmed Universal Remote not move, continue with door does not move or the lamp system button for five seconds programming Steps 4 6.
Page 163: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-49 after several seconds of Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single transmission. This may not be long Universal Remote System Operation enough for the Universal Remote Button system to pick up the signal during Using the Universal Remote To reprogram any of the system programming.
Page 164 5-50 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 165: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 except the headlamps.
Page 166: Flash-To-Pass
Lighting The DRL system turns on the This vehicle may have a DRL low-beam headlamps at a reduced disabling function. When the DRL brightness. For vehicles with High are on and a turn signal is activated, Intensity Discharge (HID) the DRL on that side will be off until headlamps, there is a dedicated the turn signal goes off.
Page 167: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting There is a light sensor on top of the not operating, these lamps turn off. Turn and Lane-Change instrument panel. Do not cover the Move the exterior lamp control to Signals sensor, otherwise the headlamps to disable this feature. will come on when they are not needed.
Page 168: Interior Lighting
Lighting The turn and lane-change signal Interior Lighting Dome Lamps can be turned off manually by moving the lever back to its original Instrument Panel position. Illumination Control If after signaling a turn or lane change, the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out.
Page 169: Reading Lamps
Lighting Reading Lamps Lighting Features Entry Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, back-up lamps, dome lamps, and most of the interior lights turn on briefly when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter button is pressed. See Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9-15 or Ignition Positions (Key Rear Reading Lamps Access) on page 9-17.
Page 170: Exit Lighting
Lighting Exit Lighting Battery Load A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on, such Management The headlamps, taillamps, parking as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, and license plate lamps lamps, rear window defogger, The vehicle has Electric Power come on at night, or in areas with climate control fan at high speed, Management (EPM), which...
Page 171 Infotainment System Infotainment Phone Introduction Bluetooth (Overview) ..7-18 System Bluetooth (Infotainment Infotainment Controls) ....7-20 Bluetooth (Voice Read the following pages to Recognition) .
Page 172: Infotainment System
Infotainment System driving. A grayed-out function is not The base radio information is available when the vehicle is included in this manual, if equipped. moving. See the infotainment manual for information on the uplevel radios, All functions are available when the audio players, phone, navigation vehicle is parked.
Page 173: Overview
Infotainment System Overview (Favorite Pages) Press to scroll backward Infotainment System Overview through the favorite pages. The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons on the faceplate and steering wheel controls. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-3. 2. Buttons 1 5 Press to select favorite stations.
Page 174: Home Page
Infotainment System 5. MEDIA Press and hold to 12. MENU quickly reverse through a Press to change the audio Press to access the menu track. Release the button to source between CD, USB, for the current audio return to playing speed. SD Card, and AUX.
Page 175 Infotainment System AUDIO: Select the AUDIO screen Setting Radio Preferences 3. Re-enter the four-digit code. icon to display the active source Select LOCK to lock the system. Select the SETTINGS screen icon page. The sources available are This will also lock out access to to display the Settings menu and ®...
Page 176 Infotainment System ® Centerpoint : Turns on Bose Radio Setup adjust is to select a number from 5 ® Centerpoint surround 25 to show that selection of From the RADIO/BAND screen icon, technology. favorites. the following may be displayed: Centerpoint creates a surround Audible Touch Feedback: Select Manage Favorites: sound from nearly any audio...
Page 177: Software Updates
Clear All Private Data: This option To select AM, FM, or SiriusXM clears all private information from (if equipped): In the U.S., see www.chevrolet.com the vehicle. Select Clear All Private In Canada, see Data. Select Cancel or Continue. 1. Press www.chevrolet.gm.ca...
Page 178 Infotainment System Fade: Turn the MENU knob to 4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight EQ (Equalizer) Settings: highlight. Press the MENU knob either AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if If equipped with a Bose Sound to select. Turn the MENU knob equipped) and press MENU to System, the available choices are to the left for more sound from...
Page 179: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System Options for SiriusXM Only Tuning a Station deleting a favorite. See Manage Favorites under Overview on XM View: XM view allows the Turn the MENU knob to manually page 7-3. channel list to be viewed by channel find a station. name, artist playing on channel, Satellite Radio Storing Radio Station Presets...
Page 180: Radio Reception
7-10 Infotainment System When SiriusXM is active, the Channel Off Air: This station is not Radio Reception channel name and number, currently in service. Frequency interference and static category name, song title, and artist Channel Not Authorized: This can occur during normal radio display on the screen.
Page 181: Backglass Antenna
Infotainment System 7-11 when things like storms and power Backglass Antenna Caution lines interfere with radio reception. The AM-FM antenna is integrated When this happens, try reducing the Do not apply aftermarket glass with the rear window defogger in the treble on the radio.
Page 182: Audio Players
7-12 Infotainment System Audio Players There can be increased skipping, damaged or improperly loaded, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or there is an error and the disc difficulty in loading and ejecting. ejects. CD Player If these problems occur, check the Playing an Audio CD disc for damage or try a known The CD player can be used for CD...
Page 183 Infotainment System 7-13 Tone Settings: Select to adjust Error Messages (Seek Next/Fast Forward): Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, While on the CD main page: If Disc Error displays and/or the disc Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See comes out, it could be for one of the Press to seek to the next track.
Page 184: Usb Port
7-14 Infotainment System Maximum number of folders: If Disc Player Error displays, it could USB Port eight folders with 255 files per be for one of the following reasons: folder. Playing from a USB The player temperature is Maximum of 1,000 files on A USB mass storage device or too high.
Page 185 Infotainment System 7-15 While the USB source is active, use Auto Volume: If equipped, see There may be problems with the icons on the screen to operate Playing an Audio CD. operation and function in the USB function: following situations: EQ (Equalizer) Settings: If equipped, this feature adjusts the When connecting an iPod on...
Page 186 7-16 Infotainment System The iPod battery recharges EQ (Equalizer) Settings: Artists: automatically while the vehicle is on. If equipped, this feature adjusts the 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight When the vehicle is off while an pre-defined EQ Modes. See EQ and press to view the artists iPod is connected using the iPod (Equalizer) Settings in AM-FM...
Page 187: Auxiliary Jack
Infotainment System 7-17 Genres: 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable and press to select the song from the auxiliary device to the 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight from the list to begin playback. auxiliary input jack.
Page 188: Bluetooth (Overview)
7-18 Infotainment System Auto Volume: If equipped, see Phone duplicate or rarely used entries. Playing an Audio CD. If possible, program speed dial or other shortcuts. EQ (Equalizer) Settings: Bluetooth (Overview) If equipped, this feature adjusts the Review the controls and Instructions for using the cell phone pre-defined equalizer settings.
Page 189 Infotainment System 7-19 Bluetooth Controls PHONE: From the Home Page, Warning (Continued) select to enter the phone main Use the buttons on the Instrument menu. See Bluetooth (Infotainment Panel, faceplate, and the steering Taking your eyes off the road too Controls) on page 7-20 or Bluetooth wheel to operate the Bluetooth long or too often could cause a...
Page 190: Bluetooth
7-20 Infotainment System Audio System Bluetooth (Infotainment Pairing Information Controls) Up to five cell phones can be When using the Bluetooth system, paired to the Bluetooth system. sound comes through the vehicle's For information about how to front audio system speakers and The pairing process is disabled navigate the menu system using the overrides the audio system.
Page 191 Infotainment System 7-21 Pairing a Phone or Device 5. Locate the device named Your Deleting a Paired Phone Vehicle in the list on the cell 1. From the Home Page, turn the 1. From the Home Page, turn the phone. Follow the instructions MENU knob to access the MENU knob, then press to on the cell phone to enter the...
Page 192 7-22 Infotainment System 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Making a Call Using Contacts The Recent Calls menu allows you the phone to be connected. to access the phone numbers from and Recent Calls the Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, 4.
Page 193 Infotainment System 7-23 To make a call using the Recent 2. Turn the MENU knob and press Declining a Call Calls menu: to select Keypad. To decline a call, do one of the 1. From the Home Page, turn the 3.
Page 194: Recognition)
7-24 Infotainment System Declining a Call Waiting Call 1. When a call is active, press the Pairing button just below the KEYPAD To decline a call waiting call, do one Pairing a Phone screen button. of the following: 1. Press .
Page 195 Infotainment System 7-25 vehicle. The system responds 2. Say Bluetooth. 3. Say Change phone. with <Phone name> has been 3. Say Delete. The system asks If another cell phone is successfully paired after the for which phone to delete. found, the response will be pairing process is complete.
Page 196 7-26 Infotainment System Delete All Name Tags: This 2. Say Digit Store. 2. Say Delete all name tags. command deletes all stored name 3. Say each digit, one at a time. Listing Stored Numbers tags in the Hands-Free Calling After each digit is entered, the Directory and the Destinations The list command will list all the system repeats back the digit it...
Page 197 Infotainment System 7-27 Using the Dial or Call 2. Say Dial or Call. heard followed by a tone. After Command the last digit has been entered, 3. Say 066. say Dial. 1. Press . The system responds 4. Say Dial or Call. Once connected, the person called Say a command or say help, Using the Digit Dial Command...
Page 198 7-28 Infotainment System Call Waiting 3. Use the Dial or Call command 2. Say Transfer Call. to dial the number of the third Call waiting must be supported on To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth party to be called. the cell phone and enabled by the System from a Cell Phone 4.
Page 199: Trademarks And License Agreements
Infotainment System 7-29 3. Say Voice. The system Sending a Number or Name Tag Trademarks and responds OK, accessing During a Call License Agreements <phone name>. 1. Press . The system responds The cell phone's normal prompt FCC Information Ready, followed by a tone. messages will go through their cycle See Radio Frequency Statement on 2.
Page 200 7-30 Infotainment System Explicit Language Notice: Channels patent rights, copyrights, and trade with frequent explicit language are secrets of Digital Voice indicated with an XL preceding the Systems, Inc. channel name. Channel blocking is General Requirements: available for SiriusXM Satellite 1.
Page 201: Climate Control Systems
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Climate Control Systems this system. Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-3 Air Vents Air Vents .
Page 202 Climate Controls A/C (Air Conditioning): Press to If equipped with heated outside Air Delivery Modes: Press turn the air conditioning on or off. rearview mirrors, they turn on with , or to change the direction of If the fan is turned off, the air the rear window defogger and help the airflow.
Page 203: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Influence on eAssist Operation and Fuel The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Economy (If Equipped) this system. The climate control system is dependent upon other vehicle systems for heat and power input.
Page 204 Climate Controls Select a temperature setting that 2. Set the temperature. Allow the on. When the passenger settings is higher in hot weather and system time to stabilize. Then are adjusted, the SYNC indicator lower in cold weather. adjust the temperature as light is off.
Page 205 Climate Controls A/C (Comfort/Eco Air weather conditions, auto stops may (Floor): Air is directed to the Conditioning) (For eAssist occur more frequently and the floor outlets. Vehicles): Press to cycle between vehicle interior may be warmer as (Defog): Air is directed to the the off, eco, and comfort air compared to the comfort air windshield and floor outlets to clear...
Page 206 Climate Controls Auto Defog: The climate control The upper region of gridlines on the previous settings to heat or cool the system may have a sensor to rear window are antenna lines and inside of the vehicle. The rear defog automatically detect high humidity are not intended to heat when the may come on during remote start...
Page 207: Air Vents
Climate Controls The solar sensor on top of the Air Vents Side Air Vents instrument panel near the windshield monitors the solar heat. Center Air Vents The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature, fan speed, recirculation, and air delivery mode for best comfort.
Page 208: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Climate Controls Keep the paths under all seats Maintenance clear of objects to help circulate the air inside the vehicle more Passenger Compartment effectively. Air Filter Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect The passenger compartment air the performance of the system. filter removes most of the pollen and dust from the air that enters the Do not attach any devices to the...
Page 209 Driving and Operating Driving and Starting the Engine ..9-19 Cruise Control Engine Heater ....9-23 Cruise Control ....9-35 Operating Retained Accessory Adaptive Cruise Control .
Page 210: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat E85 or FlexFuel ....9-58 Driving Information passenger to handle potential Filling the Tank ....9-59 distractions.
Page 211: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Warning between you and the driver in Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
Page 212: Steering
Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the If the steering wheel is turned until it Steering in Emergencies vehicle is being driven, brake reaches the end of its travel and is There are some situations when normally but do not pump the held against that position for an steering around a problem may brakes.
Page 213: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating Steering or Cornering Skid The vehicle's right wheels can drop material on the road. Learn to too much speed or steering in a off the edge of a road onto the recognize warning clues such curve causes tires to slip and shoulder while driving.
Page 214: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating Caution Caution Warning If the vehicle is used for track During a first time track or racing Wet brakes can cause crashes. events and competitive driving, event, high rear axle They might not work as well in a the engine may use more oil than temperatures can occur.
Page 215: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating Have good tires with proper Hydroplaning Hill and Mountain Roads tread depth. See Tires on Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Driving on steep hills or through page 10-42. can build up under the vehicle's mountains is different than driving Turn off cruise control.
Page 216: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Winter Driving apply the brakes sooner than when Warning on dry pavement. See Antilock Driving on Snow or Ice Brake System (ABS) on page 9-30. Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) Drive carefully when there is snow Allow greater following distance on or with the ignition off is or ice between the tires and the any slippery road and watch for...
Page 217: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating Tie a red cloth to an outside If it takes some time for help to Warning (Continued) mirror. arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator Fully open the air outlets on Warning pedal slightly so the engine runs or under the instrument faster than the idle speed.
Page 218: Vehicle Load Limits
9-10 Driving and Operating Slowly spinning the wheels in the Warning Warning forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could Do not load the vehicle any If the vehicle's tires spin at high free the vehicle. If that does not get speed, they can explode, and you heavier than the Gross the vehicle out after a few tries, it...
Page 219 Driving and Operating 9-11 Tire and Loading Information A vehicle-specific Tire and Rating (GAWR) for the front and Label Loading Information label is rear axle. See Certification attached to the vehicle's center Label later in this section. pillar (B-pillar). The Tire and Steps for Determining Correct Loading Information label shows Load Limit...
Page 220 9-12 Driving and Operating The resulting figure equals If your vehicle will be towing the available amount of cargo a trailer, load from your trailer and luggage load capacity. will be transferred to your For example, if the "XXX" vehicle. Consult this manual amount equals 1400 lbs.
Page 221 Driving and Operating 9-13 seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
Page 222 9-14 Driving and Operating fuel, and cargo. Never exceed If you put things inside the Warning (Continued) the GVWR for the vehicle, or the vehicle like suitcases, tools, Gross Axle Weight Rating packages, or anything Never stack heavier (GAWR) for either the front or else they will go as fast as the things, like suitcases,...
Page 223: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-15 Starting and The vehicle may have an electronic Caution (Continued) keyless ignition with pushbutton Operating start. breaking-in guideline every Pressing the button cycles it through time you get new brake New Vehicle Break-In three modes: ACC/ACCESSORY, linings.
Page 224 9-16 Driving and Operating If the vehicle is in P (Park), the 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, ignition will turn off, and Retained This can be done while the and must be shut off while driving, Accessory Power (RAP) will remain vehicle is moving.
Page 225: Access)
Driving and Operating 9-17 See Starting the Engine on Ignition Positions (Key Caution (Continued) page 9-19. The ignition will then Access) remain in ON/RUN. only with your hand. If the key Service Only Mode cannot be turned by hand, see your dealer.
Page 226 9-18 Driving and Operating Do not turn the engine off when the 4. Set the parking brake. See ventilation fan and 12-volt power vehicle is moving. This will cause a Parking Brake on page 9-31. outlets, as well as to display some loss of power assist in the brake warning and indicator lights.
Page 227 Driving and Operating 9-19 Key Lock Release If charging or jump starting the Caution battery does not work, there is a manual key lock release. Locate the If you add electrical parts or hole below the ignition lock. Insert a accessories, you could change tool or key into the opening.
Page 228: Access)
9-20 Driving and Operating and then released when the engine and transmission gently Caution (Continued) engine begins cranking, the until the oil warms up and engine will continue cranking for lubricates all moving parts. battery. Wait at least 15 seconds a few seconds or until the Starting Procedure (Keyless between each try, to let the...
Page 229: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating 9-21 If the transmitter is not in the vehicle starts. If the engine does or 0°F), it could be flooded with vehicle or something is not start and the button is too much gasoline. Try pushing interfering with the transmitter, pressed for many seconds, the accelerator pedal all the way the Driver Information Center...
Page 230 9-22 Driving and Operating The air conditioning or defrost eAssist Automatic Engine remain in auto stop for up to system need the compressor to two minutes. When the brake is Start/Stop maintain vehicle comfort. See released or the accelerator pedal Dual Automatic Climate Control applied, the engine will restart.
Page 231: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-23 Shifting out of D (Drive) to any The hood is opened. Warning other gear. Engine Heater The air conditioning or defrost Plugging the cord into an system need the compressor to The engine coolant heater, ungrounded outlet could cause an maintain vehicle comfort.
Page 232: Retained Accessory
9-24 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) Warning (Continued) by holding in the button on the Power (RAP) shift lever and pushing the shift Do not leave the vehicle when the lever all the way toward the front These vehicle accessories can be engine is running.
Page 233: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-25 Torque Lock Shifting out of Park To shift out of P (Park): 1. Apply the brake pedal. Torque lock is when the weight of This vehicle is equipped with an the vehicle puts too much force on electronic shift lock release system.
Page 234: Parking Over Things
9-26 Driving and Operating 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 235: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating 9-27 Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning While Parked Transmission It is dangerous to get out of the It is better not to park with the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully engine running. in P (Park) with the parking brake If the vehicle is left with the engine firmly set.
Page 236 9-28 Driving and Operating is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out N (Neutral): In this position, the Caution (Continued) of P (Park), ease pressure on the engine does not connect with the shift lever and push the shift lever wheels.
Page 237: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-29 Manual Mode While using the DSC feature the With the DSC feature, the vehicle transmission will have firmer shifting can be set to pull away in Driver Shift Control (DSC) and sportier performance. You can 2 (Second) gear. use this for sport driving or when To use this feature (if equipped): 1.
Page 238: Antilock Brake
9-30 Driving and Operating Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS...
Page 239: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-31 Parking Brake The system has a red parking brake continuously, then the EPB is only status light and an amber parking partially applied or there is a brake warning light. See Electric problem with the EPB. A DIC Parking Brake Light on page 5-21 message will display.
Page 240: Brake Assist
9-32 Driving and Operating normal, and is done to periodically Brake Assist Caution check the correct operation of the This vehicle has a brake assist EPB system. Driving with the parking brake on feature designed to assist the driver If the EPB fails to apply, the rear can overheat the brake system in stopping or decreasing vehicle wheels should be blocked to...
Page 241: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
Driving and Operating 9-33 Hill Start Assist (HSA) pressure to ensure that there is no Ride Control Systems rolling. The brakes will automatically Some vehicles have a Hill Start release within a two-second window Traction Control/ Assist (HSA) feature, which may be of releasing the brake pedal, and useful when the vehicle is stopped Electronic Stability...
Page 242 9-34 Driving and Operating vehicle wheel brakes to assist the comes on and stays on: driver in keeping the vehicle on the 1. Stop the vehicle. intended path. 2. Turn the engine off and wait If cruise control is being used and 15 seconds.
Page 243: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating 9-35 To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, Cruise Control Caution press and hold the button until With cruise control, you can the Traction Off Light Do not repeatedly brake or maintain a speed of about 40 km/h accelerate heavily when TCS is StabiliTrak Off Light come on and...
Page 244 9-36 Driving and Operating happens, the cruise control will If the cruise button is on when not in (On/Off): Press to turn cruise automatically disengage. See use, it could get bumped and go into control on or off. A white indicator Traction Control/Electronic Stability cruise when not desired.
Page 245: Adaptive Cruise Control
Driving and Operating 9-37 Increasing Speed While Using Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control Cruise Control Using Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise If the cruise control system is Use the accelerator pedal to control: already activated: increase vehicle speed.
Page 246 9-38 Driving and Operating your path moving in the same Warning Warning (Continued) direction. If no vehicle is detected in your path, ACC works like regular ACC has limited braking ability Do not use Adaptive Cruise cruise control. ACC uses a radar and may not have time to slow Control when: sensor.
Page 247 Driving and Operating 9-39 4. Remove foot from the (Cancel): Press to disengage accelerator. ACC without erasing the selected set speed. After ACC is set, it may immediately apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead GAP (Follow Distance Gap): is closer than the selected Press to select a following gap time following gap.
Page 248 9-40 Driving and Operating To increase vehicle speed in Press and hold the SET button To begin using ACC again, press small increments, briefly press until the desired lower speed is the +RES button on the steering +RES. For each press the reached, then release it.
Page 249 Driving and Operating 9-41 Subsequent presses cycle the gap Alerting the Driver The vehicle ahead symbol is in button through three settings: Far, the DIC. Medium, or Near. The gap setting The vehicle ahead symbol only will be maintained until it is displays when a vehicle is detected changed.
Page 250 9-42 Driving and Operating Stationary or Very Slow-Moving ACC Automatically Disengages If the stopped vehicle ahead has Objects driven away and ACC has not been ACC may automatically disengage resumed, the vehicle ahead symbol and the driver will need to manually will flash as a reminder to check Warning apply the brakes to slow the...
Page 251 Driving and Operating 9-43 A DIC warning message may ACC Override Warning (Continued) display indicating to shift to P (Park) If using the accelerator pedal while before exiting the vehicle. See ACC is active, a DIC warning accelerates up to the set speed, Vehicle Messages on page 5-30.
Page 252 9-44 Driving and Operating ACC may operate differently in a Other Vehicle Lane Changes sharp curve. It may reduce the vehicle speed if the curve is too sharp. ACC may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes.
Page 253: Driver Assistance Systems
Driving and Operating 9-45 Do not use ACC when driving on Cleaning the Sensing System Driver Assistance steep hills or when towing a trailer. The radar sensor on the front of the Systems ACC will not detect a vehicle in the vehicle can become blocked by lane while driving on steep hills.
Page 254: Assistance Systems For Parking Or Backing
9-46 Driving and Operating Assistance Systems for Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Parking or Backing Under many conditions, these screen, during longer, higher When the vehicle is in R (Reverse), systems will not: speed backing maneuvers, the Rear Vision Camera (RVC), or where there could be cross Rear Parking Assist, and Rear Detect children, pedestrians,...
Page 255 Driving and Operating 9-47 display on the RVC screen to warn Warning (Continued) of traffic coming from either direction. This system detects speeds greater than 8 km/h objects coming from up to 20 m (5 mph). To prevent injury, death, (65 ft) from the left or right side of or vehicle damage, even with the vehicle.
Page 256: Assistance Systems For Driving
9-48 Driving and Operating When an object is first detected in The RVC, the RCTA system, Forward Collision Alert the rear, one beep will be heard parking assist symbols, and (FCA) System from the rear. When an object is guidance lines can be turned on or very close (<0.6 m (2 ft) in the off through the infotainment system: If equipped, the FCA system may...
Page 257 Driving and Operating 9-49 Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Warning Warning (Continued) FCA is a warning system and or ice, or if the windshield is does not apply the brakes. When damaged. It may also not detect a approaching a slower-moving or vehicle on winding or hilly roads, stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, or in conditions that can limit...
Page 258 9-50 Driving and Operating Tailgating Alert Selecting the Alert Timing Press the collision alert/following gap button on the steering wheel to set the FCA timing to Far, Medium, Near, or on some vehicles, Off. The first button press shows the current setting on the DIC.
Page 259: Active Emergency Braking
Driving and Operating 9-51 Unnecessary Alerts Automatic Collision Warning (Continued) Preparation (ACP) System FCA may provide unnecessary alerts for turning vehicles, vehicles Detect a stopped or ACP may help reduce crash in other lanes, objects that are not slow-moving vehicle or other damage by applying the vehicle s vehicles, or shadows.
Page 260: Side Blind Zone
9-52 Driving and Operating Automatic Braking Side Blind Zone Warning (Continued) Alert (SBZA) In some imminent front-end crash situations, if the driver has not override Automatic Braking, firmly If equipped, the Side Blind Zone applied the brakes, Automatic press the accelerator pedal, if it is Alert system is a lane-changing aid Braking applies the brakes to help safe to do so.
Page 261 Driving and Operating 9-53 zone starts at approximately the or right-side mirror display will light Warning (Continued) middle of the vehicle and goes back up if a vehicle is detected in that 5 m (16 ft). blind zone. If the turn signal is check mirrors, glance over your activated in the same direction of a How the System Works...
Page 262: Lane Departure
9-54 Driving and Operating of the vehicle. This is normal system If the SBZA displays do not light up When the vehicle crosses a operation; the vehicle does not need when vehicles are in the blind zone detected lane marking, the LDW service.
Page 263 Driving and Operating 9-55 When the System Does Not To turn LDW on and off, press Warning (Continued) Seem to Work Properly the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. The control Warn that the vehicle is If the LDW symbol does not appear indicator will light when LDW is on.
Page 264: Fuel
9-56 Driving and Operating Fuel Recommended Fuel Warning Use regular unleaded gasoline with Use of the recommended fuel is an LDW does not provide a warning a posted octane rating of 87 or important part of the proper to help avoid a crash, unless it higher.
Page 265: Gasoline Specifications
Driving and Operating 9-57 then they are acceptable to use. Gasoline Specifications vehicle may not pass a smog-check However, E85 and other fuels test. See Malfunction Indicator At a minimum, gasoline should meet containing more than 15% ethanol Lamp on page 5-17. If this occurs, ASTM specification D 4814.
Page 266: Fuel Additives
9-58 Driving and Operating Fuel Additives The use of E85 or FlexFuel is Because E85 or FlexFuel has less encouraged when the vehicle is energy per liter (gallon) than To keep fuel systems clean, TOP designed to use it. E85 or FlexFuel gasoline, the vehicle will need to be TIER Detergent Gasoline is is made from renewable sources.
Page 267: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating 9-59 Filling the Tank The fuel cap is behind the fuel door Warning (Continued) on the vehicle's passenger side. To open the fuel door, push the Warning Fuel can spray out if the fuel rearward center edge in and release cap is opened too quickly.
Page 268: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-60 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Warning Warning (Continued) Container keep it in contact with the fill If a fire starts while you are opening until filling is refueling, do not remove the Warning complete. nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by Filling a portable fuel container shutting off the pump or by Fill the container no more...
Page 269: General Towing
Driving and Operating 9-61 Do not tow a trailer during the Towing Warning first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, General Towing When towing a trailer, exhaust or other parts. gases may collect at the rear of Information Then during the first 800 km the vehicle and enter if the...
Page 270 9-62 Driving and Operating Towing a trailer requires a certain Passing Caution (Continued) amount of experience. The More passing distance is needed combination you are driving is when towing a trailer. The The vehicle could be damaged. longer and not as responsive as the combination will not accelerate as Avoid making very sharp turns vehicle itself.
Page 271 Driving and Operating 9-63 Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift Parking on Hills 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then the transmission to a lower gear if apply the parking brake and shift the transmission shifts too often into P (Park). Warning under heavy loads and/or hilly 5.
Page 272: Trailer Towing
9-64 Driving and Operating lubricant, belts, cooling system, and Weight of the Trailer Ask your dealer for trailering brake system. It is a good idea to information or advice, or write us at How heavy can a trailer safely be? inspect these before and during our Customer Assistance Offices.
Page 273: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-65 on the Tire and Loading Information exhaust can get into the vehicle. label. See Vehicle Load Limits on See Engine Exhaust on page 9-10. Make sure not to go over page 9-26. the GVW limit for the vehicle, Safety Chains including the weight of the trailer tongue.
Page 274: Conversions And Add-Ons
9-66 Driving and Operating Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty. Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment.
Page 275 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Washer Fluid ....10-24 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Brakes ..... 10-25 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Brake Fluid .
Page 276 10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Towing the Vehicle General Information System ....10-51 Towing the Vehicle ..10-75 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Pressure Monitor Recreational Vehicle...
Page 277: Warning
Vehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock Doing Your Own many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Service Work wear by-products contain and/or control.
Page 278: Hood
10-4 Vehicle Care All Vehicles Keep a record with all parts receipts Hood and list the mileage and the date of To open the hood: any service work performed. See Warning Maintenance Records on page 11-15. It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service Caution...
Page 279 Vehicle Care 10-5 To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are properly installed. 2. Lower the hood 20 cm (8 in) above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches. Check to make sure the hood is firmly closed.
Page 280 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.4L L4 Engine...
Page 281 Vehicle Care 10-7 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 11. Windshield Washer Fluid page 10-15. Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on page 10-24. 2. Engine Cover. 12. Engine Compartment Fuse 3. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of Block on page 10-36. View). See Cooling System on page 10-18.
Page 282 10-8 Vehicle Care 2.5L L4 Engine...
Page 283 Vehicle Care 10-9 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 9. Battery (Under Cover). See page 10-15. Battery on page 10-27. 2. Engine Cover. 10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid 3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine on page 10-24. Oil on page 10-11.
Page 284 10-10 Vehicle Care 3.6L V6 Engine...
Page 285: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-11 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 11. Engine Compartment Fuse Checking Engine Oil page 10-15. Block on page 10-36. It is a good idea to check the engine 2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to Engine Oil Oil on page 10-11.
Page 286 10-12 Vehicle Care 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it what kind of oil to use. For engine Add enough oil to put the level with a paper towel or cloth, then oil crankcase capacity, see somewhere in the proper operating push it back in all the way.
Page 287 Vehicle Care 10-13 Cold Temperature Operation: In an What to Do with Used Oil area of extreme cold, where the Used engine oil contains certain temperature falls below 29°C elements that can be unhealthy for ( 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be your skin and could even cause used.
Page 288: Engine Oil Life System
10-14 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Life System be changed at least once a year page 5-27. When remaining oil and at this time the system must be life is low, the CHANGE When to Change Engine Oil reset. Your dealer has trained ENGINE OIL SOON message service people who will perform this will appear on the display.
Page 289: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-15 2. Fully press and release the There is a special procedure for When to Inspect the Engine Air accelerator pedal three times checking and changing the Cleaner/Filter within five seconds. transmission fluid. Because this Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the procedure is difficult, you should If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL scheduled maintenance intervals...
Page 290 10-16 Vehicle Care 2.4L L4 Engine 3. Disconnect the secondary air 2.5L L4 Engine hose (2) (if equipped). 4. Disconnect the outlet duct by loosening the air duct clamp (3). 5. Disconnect the electrical connector (4). 6. Lift the filter cover housing away from the engine air cleaner/filter housing.
Page 291 Vehicle Care 10-17 3. Disconnect the secondary air 3.6L V6 Engine 3. Disconnect the secondary air hose (2) (if equipped). hose (2) (if equipped). 4. Disconnect the electrical 4. Disconnect the electrical connector (3). connector (3). 5. Disconnect the outlet duct by 5.
Page 292: Cooling System
10-18 Vehicle Care Caution If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt can easily get into the engine, which could damage it. Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when you are driving. Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct 2.4L L4 Engine 2.5L L4 Engine working temperature.
Page 293: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-19 Warning Caution (Continued) Heater and radiator hoses, and vehicle warranty. Always use other engine parts, can be very DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant hot. Do not touch them. If you do, in the vehicle. you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a Engine Coolant leak.
Page 294 10-20 Vehicle Care What to Use This mixture: Caution (Continued) Gives freezing protection down Warning to 37°C ( 34°F), outside proper mixture of engine coolant temperature. for the cooling system. See Adding only plain water or some Recommended Fluids and Gives boiling protection up to other liquid to the cooling system Lubricants on page 11-12.
Page 295 Vehicle Care 10-21 If coolant is visible but the coolant and DEX-COOL coolant at the Warning level is not at or above the mark coolant surge tank, but be sure the pointed to, add a 50/50 mixture of cooling system, including the You can be burned if you spill clean drinkable water and coolant surge tank pressure cap, is...
Page 296: Engine Overheating
10-22 Vehicle Care will allow any pressure still left to 4. With the coolant surge tank Engine Overheating be vented out the pressure cap off, start the There is a coolant temperature discharge hose. engine and let it run until you gauge on the instrument cluster that can feel the upper radiator hose 2.
Page 297 Vehicle Care 10-23 If No Steam Is Coming from If the coolant temperature gauge is Caution no longer in the overheat zone, the the Engine Compartment vehicle can be driven. Continue to Running the engine without If an engine overheat warning is drive the vehicle slowly for about displayed but no steam can be seen coolant may cause damage or a...
Page 298: Overheated Engine
10-24 Vehicle Care Overheated Engine Washer Fluid Caution Protection What to Use Do not use engine coolant Operating Mode When windshield washer fluid is (antifreeze) in the windshield This emergency operating mode needed, be sure to read the washer. It can damage the allows the vehicle to be driven to a manufacturer's instructions before windshield washer system...
Page 299: Brakes
Vehicle Care 10-25 Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Replacing Brake System Parts can cause a brake squeal when the The braking system on a vehicle is This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brakes are first applied or lightly complex. Its many parts have to be brake pads have built-in wear applied.
Page 300: Brake Fluid
10-26 Vehicle Care Brake Fluid hydraulic system fixed, since a What to Add leak means that sooner or later Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid the brakes will not work well. from a sealed container. See Recommended Fluids and Do not top off the brake fluid.
Page 301: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-27 Battery Caution This vehicle has a standard 12-volt Using the wrong fluid can battery. Refer to the replacement badly damage brake number on the original battery label hydraulic system parts. For when a new standard 12-volt battery example, just a few drops of is needed.
Page 302: Function Check
10-28 Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Warning Warning Function Check Batteries have acid that can burn When you are doing this Warning you and gas that can explode. inspection, the vehicle could You can be badly hurt if you are move suddenly.
Page 303: Park Brake And P (Park)
Vehicle Care 10-29 To check the P (Park) normal effort. If the shift lever Park Brake and P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: moves out of P (Park), contact Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to your dealer for service. P (Park).
Page 304: Headlamp Aiming
10-30 Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Caution Headlamp aim has been preset and Allowing the wiper arm to touch should need no further adjustment. the windshield when no wiper If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, blade is installed could damage the headlamp aim may be affected.
Page 305: Bulb Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-31 Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge Headlamps, Front Turn (HID) Lighting Signal, Sidemarker, and For the proper type of replacement Parking Lamps bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on Warning page 10-35. Base Headlamp Assembly For any bulb changing procedure The high intensity discharge The base model vehicle has not listed in this section, contact...
Page 306 10-32 Vehicle Care To replace one of the headlamp 6. Install a new bulb in the lamp bulbs: assembly. 1. Open the hood. See Hood on 7. Connect the electrical connector. page 10-4. 8. Replace the cap on the back of 2.
Page 307: Taillamps, Turn Signal
Vehicle Care 10-33 3. Remove the bulb from the Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal socket. Lamp and Back-Up Lamp 4. Replace the bulb in the bulb socket. 5. Install the bulb socket in the headlamp assembly by turning it clockwise. 6. For the driver side, reinstall the windshield washer bottle filler neck by firmly pushing it straight into the bottle.
Page 308: License Plate Lamp
10-34 Vehicle Care 6. Install the bulb socket into the Caution taillamp assembly by turning it clockwise. Improper lamp assembly removal 7. Install the trunk trim and and installation can cause leaks push pins. and water intrusion which may cause damage to the taillamp. Do License Plate Lamp not remove the taillamp assembly to replace a bulb.
Page 309: Replacement Bulbs
Vehicle Care 10-35 Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Electrical System Overload Bulb Exterior Lamp High Voltage Devices and Number The vehicle has fuses and circuit Wiring breakers to protect against an Back-Up Lamp 7440 electrical system overload. Deck Lid Taillamp Warning When the current electrical load is Front Parking/Turn 7444 NA...
Page 310: Fuses
10-36 Vehicle Care Headlamp Wiring Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block An electrical overload may cause The wiring circuits in the vehicle are the lamps to go on and off, or in protected from short circuits by The engine compartment fuse block some cases to remain off.
Page 311 Vehicle Care 10-37...
Page 312 10-38 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped Mini Mini Usage Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Fuses Fuses features shown. Lighting Control, MGU Coolant Pump Mini Interior Switch Usage (eAssist) Fuses Backlighting Aero Shutter/eAssist Transmission Control Right Front Ignition Module Battery...
Page 313 Vehicle Care 10-39 Mini J-Case Usage Mini Usage Usage Fuses Fuses Relays Reflected LED Front Wiper Powertrain Display, Console LED Starter Cooling Fan K2 Display, Heating, Ventilation and Air Rear Power Window Cooling Fan K1 Conditioning Module Sunroof Run/Crank Outside Rearview Front Power Window Air Pump Emissions Mirror...
Page 314: Block
10-40 Vehicle Care To access the fuses on vehicles not Micro Usage equipped with a storage bin: Relays 1. Pull the lower edge of the cover Transmission Oil rearward. The clips on the lower Pump (eAssist) edge will release, and the upper Low Beam HID edge will fall away from the instrument panel.
Page 315 Vehicle Care 10-41 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Display Not Used Power Outlet Heater, Ventilation Console Bin and Air Conditioning Controller Power Outlet Forward/ Logistics Console Rear Not Used Trunk Release, Ignition Switch Brake Pedal Apply, Keyless Start Not Used Instrument Panel Fuse Block Indicators, Hazard Steering Wheel...
Page 316: Wheels And Tires
10-42 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires J Case Usage Warning (Continued) Fuses Tires and a serious crash. See Door Unlock Vehicle Load Limits on Every new GM vehicle has Front Heater, page 9-10. high-quality tires made by a Ventilation, and Air Underinflated tires pose leading tire manufacturer.
Page 317: All-Season Tires
Vehicle Care 10-43 See Tire Pressure for traction or performance as winter Warning (Continued) tires on snow or ice-covered roads. High-Speed Operation on See Winter Tires on page 10-43. page 10-51 for inflation pressure Worn or old tires can adjustment for high-speed cause a crash.
Page 318: Summer Tires
10-44 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tires of the Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the same size, load range, and Tire Size illustration later in this Useful information about a tire is speed rating as the original section.
Page 319 Vehicle Care 10-45 digits represent the week (01 performance factors: treadwear, (2) Temporary Use Only 52) and the last two digits, the traction, and temperature compact spare tire or temporary year. For example, the third resistance. For more information use tire should not be driven at week of the year 2010 would see Uniform Tire Quality speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph).
Page 320: Tire Designations
10-46 Vehicle Care (4) Maximum Cold Inflation criteria have a TPC specification vehicle tire engineered to Load Limit Maximum load that code molded onto the sidewall. standards set by the U.S. Tire can be carried and the GM's TPC specifications meet or and Rim Association.
Page 321: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care 10-47 (5) Rim Diameter Diameter of automatic transmission, power before a tire has built up heat the wheel in inches. windows, power seats, and air from driving. See Tire Pressure conditioning. on page 10-50. (6) Service Description These characters represent the load Aspect Ratio The relationship...
Page 322 10-48 Vehicle Care GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure outward when mounted on a Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to vehicle. The side of the tire that Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated. contains a whitewall, bears page 9-10.
Page 323 Vehicle Care 10-49 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic Treadwear Indicators Narrow 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated tire in which the ply cords that bands, sometimes called wear cargo load. See Vehicle Load extend to the beads are laid at bars, that show across the tread Limits on page 9-10.
Page 324: Tire Pressure
10-50 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure How the vehicle is loaded Caution (Continued) affects vehicle handling and ride Tires need the correct amount of comfort. Never load the vehicle Overinflated tires, or tires that air pressure to operate with more weight than it was have too much air, can effectively.
Page 325: Tire Pressure Monitor System
Vehicle Care 10-51 Remove the valve cap from the Tire Pressure for Vehicles with P245/45R19 and P245/40R20 size tires require tire valve stem. Press the tire High-Speed Operation inflation pressure adjustment when gauge firmly onto the valve to driving the vehicle at speeds of get a pressure measurement.
Page 326: Operation
10-52 Vehicle Care by the vehicle manufacturer on the Please note that the TPMS is not a wheels on the vehicle that prevent vehicle placard or tire inflation substitute for proper tire the TPMS from functioning properly. pressure label. (If your vehicle has maintenance, and it is the driver's Always check the TPMS malfunction tires of a different size than the size...
Page 327 Vehicle Care 10-53 the tires and transmits the tire pressure levels can be viewed. For The TPMS can warn about a low pressure readings to a receiver additional information and details tire pressure condition but it does located in the vehicle. about the DIC operation and not replace normal tire displays see Driver Information...
Page 328 10-54 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not being near facilities using radio Message completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires.
Page 329 Vehicle Care 10-55 using a TPMS relearn tool, in the Settings menu. See Driver 8. Proceed to the passenger side following order: driver side front tire, Information Center (DIC) on front tire, and repeat the passenger side front tire, passenger page 5-27.
Page 330: Tire Inspection
10-56 Vehicle Care The tire has a puncture, cut, Tire Inspection alignment. See When It Is Time or other damage that cannot for New Tires on page 10-57 We recommend that the tires, be repaired well because of and Wheel Replacement on including the spare tire, if the the size or location of the page 10-62.
Page 331: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care 10-57 See Tire Pressure on Warning (Continued) page 10-50 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10. towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor remove all rust or dirt. System.
Page 332: Buying New Tires
10-58 Vehicle Care equipped, be replaced after six at least a month, remove the tires or number is molded onto the tire's years, regardless of tread wear. The raise the vehicle to reduce the sidewall near the tire size. If the tire manufacturer date is the last weight from the tires.
Page 333: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-59 Winter tires with the same speed sure they are the same size, Warning rating as the original equipment load range, speed rating, and tires may not be available for H, construction (radial) as the Mixing tires of different sizes, V, W, Y and ZR speed rated original tires.
Page 334: Uniform Tire Quality
10-60 Vehicle Care may be affected. If the vehicle has Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of electronic systems such as antilock 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), Grading brakes, rollover airbags, traction or to some limited-production control, electronic stability control, Quality grades can be found tires.
Page 335: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-61 graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, required by law.
Page 336: Wheel Replacement
10-62 Vehicle Care surface variations such as troughs Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel Caution (Continued) or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor vibrating when driving on a smooth System (TPMS) sensors with new ground clearance, and tire or tire road, the tires and wheels may need GM original equipment parts.
Page 337: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-63 Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat Warning It is unusual for a tire to blow out Warning Driving on a flat tire will cause while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire. are maintained properly. See Tires Do not use tire chains.
Page 338 10-64 Vehicle Care When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Warning (Continued) Warning use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of changing a flat tire. If it is used for Changing a tire can be the wheel blocks (1).
Page 339: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 10-65 Tire Changing 2. Remove the spare tire cover. tools from under it. Then remove the spare tire on an angle to Removing the Spare Tire and clear the mounting stud and Tools battery. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1.
Page 340 10-66 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning you could be badly injured or Lifting a vehicle and getting under killed. Never get under a vehicle it to do maintenance or repairs is when it is supported only by dangerous without the a jack.
Page 341 Vehicle Care 10-67 Caution Make sure that the jack lift head is in the correct position or you may damage your vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 10. Raise the vehicle by turning the 11. Remove all of the wheel nuts. jack handle clockwise.
Page 342 10-68 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning Warning (Continued) an emergency, a cloth or a paper Never use oil or grease on bolts aftermarket manufacturer when towel can be used; however, use or nuts because the nuts might using accessory locking wheel a scraper or wire brush later to come loose.
Page 343 Vehicle Care 10-69 Caution Wheel covers will not fit on the vehicle's compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, the cover or the spare could be damaged. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 1.
Page 344: Compact Spare Tire
10-70 Vehicle Care To store the compact spare tire, use Stop as soon as possible and check Caution the shorter mounting bolt. that the spare tire is correctly inflated after being installed on the The compact spare is for temporary When the compact spare is vehicle.
Page 345: Jump Starting Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 10-71 Jump Starting 3. Press then scroll until Jump Start displays. Jump Starting (On-board 4. Press to activate the jump with eAssist Only) start. If the vehicle fails to crank, it may 5. The system will then ask for be jump started by using the eAssist confirmation.
Page 346: Without Eassist)
10-72 Vehicle Care battery charge level, power 3. Press then scroll Warning (Continued) capability, or an issue with the until Jump Start displays. eAssist system. In these cases, the They contain gas that can 4. Press to activate the jump display will not be available because explode or ignite.
Page 347 Vehicle Care 10-73 The jump start positive (+) terminal 1. Check the other vehicle. It must is under a trim cover. It is in under have a 12-volt battery with a the battery cover on the driver side negative ground system. of the vehicle.
Page 348 10-74 Vehicle Care Caution Warning Warning If any accessories are left on or Using a match near a battery can Fans or other moving engine plugged in during the jump cause battery gas to explode. parts can injure you badly. Keep starting procedure, they could be People have been hurt doing this, your hands away from moving...
Page 349: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-75 7. Connect one end of the black Towing the Vehicle Caution negative ( ) cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the good If the jumper cables are Caution battery. Use a remote connected or removed in the negative ( ) terminal if the Incorrectly towing a disabled wrong order, electrical shorting...
Page 350: Recreational Vehicle
10-76 Vehicle Care Consult your dealer or a Here are some important things to Dinghy Towing professional towing service if the consider before recreational vehicle disabled vehicle must be towed. towing: To tow the vehicle behind another What is the towing capacity of vehicle for recreational purposes, the towing vehicle? Be sure to such as behind a motor home, see...
Page 351: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-77 The vehicle was not designed to be 3. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. Appearance Care towed with all four wheels on the ground. If the vehicle must be Exterior Care towed, a dolly should be used. See Dolly Towing following.
Page 352 10-78 Vehicle Care washed. This could cause damage repaired. Foreign materials such as Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the calcium chloride and other salts, ice vehicle warranty. melting agents, road oil and tar, tree products can be obtained from sap, bird droppings, chemicals from If using an automatic car wash, your dealer.
Page 353 Vehicle Care 10-79 The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Caution vehicle are aluminum. To prevent Lenses and Emblems damage always follow these Machine compounding or Use only lukewarm or cold water, a cleaning instructions: soft cloth, and a car washing soap aggressive polishing on a Be sure the molding is cool to to clean exterior lamps, lenses and...
Page 354 10-80 Vehicle Care Ice scrapers or other hard items. Shutter System blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup of vehicle wash/wax Aftermarket appearance caps or treatments may cause wiper covers while the lamps are streaking. illuminated, due to excessive heat generated.
Page 355 Vehicle Care 10-81 Weatherstrips Wheels and Trim Aluminum Caution or Chrome Apply Dielectric silicone grease on weatherstrips to make them last Use a soft, clean cloth with mild To avoid surface damage, do not longer, seal better, and not stick or soap and water to clean the wheels.
Page 356: Interior Care
10-82 Vehicle Care Visually check constant velocity material to parts repaired or Interior Care joints, rubber boots, and axle seals replaced to restore corrosion To prevent dirt particle abrasions, for leaks. protection. regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Original manufacturer replacement Body Component Lubrication Immediately remove any soils.
Page 357 Vehicle Care 10-83 remain on the surface being 3.8 L (1 gal) of water. Cleaning the windshield with water cleaned for extended periods A concentrated soap solution will during the first three to six months of time. leave a residue that creates of ownership will reduce tendency streaks and attracts dirt.
Page 358 10-84 Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and Start by vacuuming the surface center. Fold the cleaning cloth to Radio Displays using a soft brush attachment. If a a clean area frequently to rotating brush attachment is being For vehicles with high gloss...
Page 359 Vehicle Care 10-85 Instrument Panel, Leather, Cargo Cover and Caution (Continued) Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Convenience Net Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and these solvents can permanently Wash with warm water and mild Natural Open Pore Wood detergent. Do not use chlorine change the appearance and feel Surfaces bleach.
Page 360: Floor Mats
10-86 Vehicle Care Use the floor mat with the Floor Mats Reinstall by lining up the floor mat correct side up. Do not turn retainer openings over the carpet it over. retainers and snapping into position. Warning Do not place anything on top of Make sure the floor mat is properly the driver side floor mat.
Page 361: General Information
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil Maintenance Your vehicle is an important changes and tire rotations and investment. This section describes additional maintenance items like the required maintenance for the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper vehicle.
Page 362: Maintenance Schedule
11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. Because of the way people use Maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or Schedule There may need to be more competitive driving. frequent checks and services. The Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services Additional Required Services - service.
Page 363: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-3 Check engine coolant level. See Visually inspect steering, for more than a year. The engine oil Engine Coolant on page 10-19. suspension, and chassis and filter must be changed at least components for damaged, loose, once a year and the oil life system Check windshield washer fluid or missing parts or signs of must be reset.
Page 364 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check ignition transmission lock. See Ignition Transmission Lock Check on page 10-29. Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10-29. Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed.
Page 365 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 366 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services - Normal excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent (6) Or every 10 years, whichever replacement may be needed if the comes first.
Page 367 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 368 11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services Services - Severe excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. (1) Or every two years, whichever Severe Commercial Use comes first.
Page 369 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
Page 370 11-10 Service and Maintenance Hoses Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread or sidewall; or a bulge or Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control split in the tire. be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride.
Page 371 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Wheel Alignment Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance. provide a clear view. Signs that the alignment may Signs of wear include streaking, need to be adjusted include skipping across the windshield,...
Page 372: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10-11. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
Page 373: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-13 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 2.4L L4 Engine 55560894 A3128C 2.5L L4 Engine 20972654 A3174C 3.6L V6 Engine...
Page 374 11-14 Service and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Wiper Blades Driver Side 60 cm (23.6 in) 92231676 Passenger Side 47.5 cm (18.7 in) 22846938...
Page 375: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 376 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 377 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 378 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 379: Vehicle Identification
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 380: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.4L L4 Engine 9.6 L 10.1 qt...
Page 381: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Fuel Tank 2.4L L4 Engine 60.0 L 15.8 gal 2.5L L4 Engine 70.0 L 18.5 gal 3.6L V6 Engine 70.0 L 18.5 gal Wheel Nut Torque 110 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Page 382: Engine Drive Belt Routing
12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.5L L4 Engine 2.4L L4 Engine Belt removal and installation requires special tools. See your dealer for service. 3.6L V6 Engine...
Page 383: Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
Page 384 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be...
Page 385: Customer Assistance
Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
Page 386: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Online Owner Experience 1-800-263-3777 (English) (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com 1-800-263-7854 (French) (Warranty Tracking 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Information): Track the vehicle s The Chevrolet online owner Telephone devices (TTYs)) warranty information. experience is a one-stop resource Roadside Assistance: that allows interaction with (Recall Information): View...
Page 387: Program
General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca (Canada) chevroletowner.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
Page 388: Roadside Assistance
New Vehicle Limited Warranty. nearest Chevrolet dealer for chains, or other traction devices. Chevrolet and General Motors of warranty service, or if the vehicle Canada Limited reserve the right to Towing or services for vehicles...
Page 389: Program
Customer Information 13-7 Services Specific to Assistance advisor may give safety related. If it is, please call permission to get local your dealership, let them know this, Canadian-Purchased Vehicles emergency road service. You will and ask for instructions. Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement receive payment, up to $100, If your dealer requests you to bring is approximately $5 Canadian.
Page 390 13-8 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation is not a one-way or round-trip shuttle service Courtesy Rental Vehicle part of the New Vehicle Limited within reasonable time and distance Your dealer may arrange to provide Warranty. A separate booklet parameters of your dealer's area. you with a courtesy rental vehicle or entitled Limited Warranty and reimburse you for a rental vehicle...
Page 391: Collision Damage Repair
Customer Information 13-9 Additional Program value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the GM New Information collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any All program options, such as shuttle related failures are not covered by Collision Parts service, may not be available at...
Page 392 13-10 Customer Information center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: technicians and comparable company may require you to have Driver name, address, and equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. Genuine GM Original Equipment Insuring the Vehicle Driver license number.
Page 393: Service Publications Ordering Information
Customer Information 13-11 Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Repair Process you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that Owner Information...
Page 394: Reporting Safety Defects
13-12 Customer Information Current and Past Models Reporting Safety To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline Technical Service Bulletins and Defects toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 Manuals are available for current (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects http://www.safercar.gov;...
Page 395: Government
Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: about the vehicle s performance and immediately, and notify General Chevrolet Motor Division how it is driven. For example, the Motors of Canada Limited. Call Chevrolet Customer Assistance vehicle uses computer modules to...
Page 396: Event Data Recorders
13-14 Customer Information Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a GM will not access this data or better understanding of the share it with others except: with the This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or, event data recorder EDR.
Page 397: Infotainment System
Customer Information 13-15 speed of the vehicle. Refer to the door openers. RFID technology in Changes or modifications to any of OnStar Terms and Conditions and GM vehicles does not use or record these systems by other than an Privacy Statement on the OnStar personal information or link with any authorized service facility could void website.
Page 398 13-16 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 399: Onstar Overview
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Press Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands. OnStar Services Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency .
Page 400: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar Press the OnStar Emergency button OnStar Services Navigation to get a priority connection to an OnStar navigation requires the Emergency Advisor available Emergency Directions and Connections 24/7 to: service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, Get help for an emergency. the built-in system can automatically Press to receive directions or...
Page 401: Connections
OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands 2. Say Repeat. System responds After the call ends, press the Go with the last direction given, then button on the navigation screen to During a Planned Route responds with OnStar ready, begin driving directions. Cancel Route then a tone.
Page 402 14-4 OnStar OnStar Mobile App Calling 911 Emergency Store a Name Tag for Speed Dialing Download the OnStar RemoteLink 1. Press . System responds: ® mobile app to select Apple OnStar Ready, followed by 1. Press . System responds: ® Android , and BlackBerry devices a tone.
Page 403: Diagnostics
OnStar 14-5 Verify Minutes and Expiration OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information Press and say Minutes then Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Verify to check how many minutes Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service remain and their expiration date. Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Press to request account transfer...
Page 404 14-6 OnStar to function properly. These systems vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a system can provide in-vehicle may not operate if the battery is crash, or wireless phone network access to all of the OnStar services, discharged or disconnected. congestion or jamming.
Page 405 OnStar 14-7 change the OnStar PIN, call OnStar Roadside Assistance and a route or may ask for a call back and provide the Advisor with the locksmith to help gain access to the after the vehicle is driven into an current number.
Page 406 14-8 OnStar Add-on Electrical Equipment OnStar - libcurl and unzip FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF acknowledgments The OnStar system is integrated THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. IN NO into the electrical architecture of the Certain OnStar components include EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR vehicle.
Page 407 OnStar 14-9 unzip: Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, materials provided with the Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, distribution. The sole exception This is version 2005-Feb-10 of the Rich Wales, Mike White to this condition is redistribution Info-ZIP copyright and license. The of a standard UnZipSFX binary definitive version of this document This software is provided as is,...
Page 408 14-10 OnStar Pocket UnZip, WiZ or MacZip without the explicit permission of Info-ZIP. Such altered versions are further prohibited from misrepresentative use of the Zip-Bugs or Info-ZIP e-mail addresses or of the Info-ZIP URL(s). 4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use the names Info-ZIP, Zip, UnZip, UnZipSFX, WiZ, Pocket UnZip, Pocket Zip,...
Page 409 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Armrest What Will You See after an Rear Seat ....3-12 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-26 Assistance Program, Modifications .
Page 410 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Cautions, Danger, and High Intensity Discharge Warnings ......iv Battery ..... . . 10-27 (HID) Lighting .
Page 411: Driver Information
INDEX Cluster, Instrument ... . . 5-9 Cruise Control ....9-35 Distracted Driving ....9-2 Collision Damage Repair .
Page 412 INDEX Driving (cont'd) Engine Extender, Safety Belt ..3-19 Vehicle Load Limits ...9-10 Air Cleaner/Filter ... 10-15 Exterior Lamp Controls .
Page 413 INDEX Fuel ......9-56 Gauges Headlamps (cont'd) Daytime Running Additives .....9-58 Engine Coolant Economy Driving .
Page 414: Lane Departure Warning
INDEX Home Page ..... 7-4 Lamps (cont'd) Messages ....5-35 Hood .
Page 415: For Children (Latch)
INDEX Lights (cont'd) Lower Anchors and Tethers Messages (cont'd) Fuel System ....5-34 Door Ajar .....5-26 for Children (LATCH Electric Parking Brake .
Page 416 INDEX ® Monitor System, Tire OnStar Additional Parking Pressure ....10-51 Information ....14-5 Brake .
Page 417 INDEX Power (cont'd) Rearview Mirrors ....2-20 Reporting Safety Defects Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-24 Automatic Dimming ...2-20 Canadian Government .
Page 418: Side Blind Zone
i-10 INDEX Seats (cont'd) Servicing the Airbag ... 3-32 Power Adjustment, Front ..3-5 Shift Lock Control Function Safety Belts ....3-13 Rear .
Page 419 INDEX i-11 Steering ......9-4 Tires (cont'd) Terminology and Heated Wheel ....5-3 Tachometer .
Page 420 i-12 INDEX Trailer Towing ......9-64 Vehicle Warning Transmission Alarm System ....2-16 Brake System Light .
Page 421 INDEX i-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer ....5-4 Winter Driving ......9-8 Winter Tires .
Page 422 i-14 INDEX NOTES...

Chevrolet Impala 2014 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

In Brief 1-1 in Brief

Instrument Panel

Initial Drive Information

Vehicle Features

Eassist Features

Performance and Maintenance

Windows

Doors

Windows

3-1 Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Airbag System

Storage

Instruments and Controls

Lighting

Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Phone Introduction

Introduction

Phone

Driving and

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Ride Control Systems

Cruise Control

Driver Assistance Systems

Conversions and Add-Ons

Quick Links

Chapters

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