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2012 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-33
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-15
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-28
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-36
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-41
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-54

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Marcia M Daly
March 10, 2025

on the information display the outside temperature is no longer showing. How do I fix that?

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Mr. Anderson
May 14, 2025

To fix the outside temperature display issue on a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, check for the following conditions:

1. Clear Frost or Ice: If the vehicle was recently washed or exposed to cold weather, frost or ice may affect sensor accuracy. Allow the system to warm up and melt any ice.

2. Remove Obstructions: Make sure nothing is hanging from or obstructing the sensors, especially around the rear bumper.

3. Check for Damage: Inspect the bumper and sensors for damage. If damaged, repairs may be needed.

4. System Reset: Turn the vehicle off and back on to reset the system.

5. Service Required: If the issue continues, the system may need service. A message like "SERVICE PARKING ASSIST" may appear, indicating that dealer repair is necessary.

If the problem persists after these steps, take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnosis and repair.

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  • Page 1 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2012 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .
  • Page 3 For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, substitute the name General Helm, Incorporated the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Motors of Canada Limited for P.O.

  • Page 4: Using This Manual

    Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other back of the manual.

  • Page 5: Vehicle Symbol Chart

    Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Cruise Control : Power Here are some additional symbols : Engine Coolant Temperature : Remote Vehicle Start that may be found on the vehicle : Exterior Lamps : Safety Belt Reminders and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to : Fog Lamps : Tire Pressure Monitor...
  • Page 6 Introduction NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 7: In Brief

    In Brief In Brief Interior Lighting ....1-11 Performance and Maintenance Exterior Lighting ... . . 1-12 Traction Control Windshield Wiper/Washer .
  • Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 9 In Brief A. Exterior Lamp Controls on Infotainment on page 7 1. Ignition Switch or Keyless page 6 1. Ignition Button (If Equipped). Satellite Radio on page 7 13 (If See Ignition Positions (Key Front Fog Lamps on page 6 5 Equipped).

  • Page 10: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief Z. Climate Control Systems on Initial Drive page 8 1 (If Equipped). Information Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 3 This section provides a brief (If Equipped). overview about some of the important features that may or may Heated Front Seats on page 3 6 not be on your specific vehicle.
  • Page 11 In Brief Starting the Vehicle Canceling a Remote Start Press and hold briefly to open the trunk. 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the To cancel a remote start, do one of vehicle. the following: Press and hold briefly to locate Aim the RKE transmitter the vehicle.
  • Page 12 In Brief Power Door Locks Seat Adjustment Manual Front Seats Press to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. The The power door lock switch is on indicator light comes on when the instrument panel. activated. To adjust a manual seat: : Press to unlock the doors.
  • Page 13 In Brief Seat Height Adjuster Seat Cushion Tilt Feature Reclining Seatbacks Six-Way Manual Seat Shown, If available, move the lever up or To recline the seatback: Four-Way Similar down to manually raise or lower 1. Lift the lever. If available, move the lever up or the seat.
  • Page 14 In Brief Raise or lower the front part of To return the seatback to an upright Power Driver Seat the seat cushion by moving the position: front of the control up or down. 1. Lift the lever fully without Raise or lower the entire seat by applying pressure to the moving the rear of the control up seatback, and the seatback...

  • Page 15: Heated Seats

    In Brief Heated Seats Press the control once for the Safety Belts highest setting. With each press of the control, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Three lights indicate the highest setting and one light the lowest.

  • Page 16: Passenger Sensing System

    1-10 In Brief Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status 2. Move the control to adjust the indicator will be visible on the mirror. System instrument panel when the vehicle 3. Turn the selector switch to the is started. See Passenger Airbag O position to deselect the mirror.

  • Page 17: Interior Lighting

    In Brief 1-11 Interior Steering Wheel Interior Lighting Adjustment Adjust the inside rearview mirror by Dome Lamps moving it up and down or side to side. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use.

  • Page 18: Exterior Lighting

    1-12 In Brief Reading Lamps Instrument Panel Illumination Exterior Lighting Control The reading lamps are located in The exterior lamp control is located This feature controls the brightness the overhead console. to the left of the steering column on of the instrument panel controls and the instrument panel.
  • Page 19 In Brief 1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer : Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. : Move the lever to , then : For vehicles with fog lamps,...

  • Page 20: Climate Controls

    1-14 In Brief Climate Controls G. Rear Window Defogger G. Rear Window Defogger H. Defog H. Recirculation The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be Defrost Defog controlled with these systems. Air Conditioning Vehicles with Air Conditioning Vehicles without Air Conditioning K.

  • Page 21: Vehicle Features

    In Brief 1-15 Driver and Passenger Heated Electronic Range Select (ERS) Vehicle Features Seats (If Equipped) allows for the selection of a range of gears. G. Power Radio(s) See Manual Mode on page 9 30. H. Recirculation : Press to turn the system Up Shift Light on and off.
  • Page 22 1-16 In Brief Storing a Favorite Station 3. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL Satellite Radio knob to adjust the highlighted Stations from all bands can be Vehicles with an XM satellite number. stored in the favorite lists in any radio tuner and a valid XM satellite 4.

  • Page 23: Portable Audio Devices

    In Brief 1-17 Portable Audio Devices See Bluetooth (Overview) on systems. See Bluetooth (Overview) page 7 23 or Bluetooth on page 7 23 or Bluetooth Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm (Infotainment Controls) on (Infotainment Controls) on (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB page 7 25 or Bluetooth (Voice page 7 25 or Bluetooth (Voice port located in the center console.

  • Page 24: Cruise Control

    1-18 In Brief Cruise Control Driver Information : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set Center (DIC) speed from memory. The DIC display is located in the See Cruise Control on page 9 39. center of the instrument panel cluster.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    In Brief 1-19 C. MENU: Press to display the Keep the sensors on the vehicle's Performance and Trip/Fuel menu and the Vehicle rear bumper clean to ensure proper Maintenance Information menu. This button is operation. also used to return to or exit the See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on Traction Control last screen displayed on...
  • Page 26 1-20 In Brief ® StabiliTrak System Tire Pressure Monitor indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be The StabiliTrak system assists with This vehicle may have a Tire inflated to the proper pressure. directional control of the vehicle in Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

  • Page 27: Driving For Better Fuel Economy

    In Brief 1-21 Avoid idling the engine for long Engine Oil Life System 2. Press the SET button to reset periods of time. the oil life at 100%. When The engine oil life system calculates prompted, use the thumbwheel When road and weather engine oil life based on vehicle use to highlight YES or NO.

  • Page 28: Roadside Assistance Program

    Canada: 1-800-268-6800 automatically alert an OnStar and more. Advisor who is immediately As the owner of a new Chevrolet, Sign up today at: connected to the vehicle to see if you are automatically enrolled in the you need help.
  • Page 29 In Brief 1-23 Automatic Crash Response, OnStar service requires wireless OnStar service may not work if the Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, communication networks and the OnStar equipment is not properly Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Global Positioning System (GPS) installed or you have not maintained Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, satellite network.
  • Page 30 1-24 In Brief OnStar Steering Wheel Your Responsibility Controls Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar Advisor cannot be This vehicle may have Talk/Mute heard. buttons that can be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free calling. If the light next to the OnStar See Steering Wheel Controls on buttons is red, the system may not page 5 2 for more information.
  • Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Doors Interior Mirrors Trunk ......2-13 Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-17 Windows Automatic Dimming Rearview Vehicle Security...
  • Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks WARNING Keys Leaving children in a vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous for many WARNING reasons; children or others could Leaving children in a vehicle with be badly injured or even killed. the ignition key is dangerous for They could operate the power many reasons.
  • Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the vehicle has an ignition and it Remote Keyless Entry becomes difficult to turn the key, (RKE) System inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush See Radio Frequency Statement on or pick. page 13 15 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal See your dealer if a new key is...

  • Page 34: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation

    Keys, Doors, and Windows If the transmitter is still not If the passenger door is open working correctly, see your when is pressed, all doors lock. dealer or a qualified technician for service. Pressing may also arm the theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Remote Keyless Entry Alarm System on page 2 14.
  • Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access Operation To customize which doors unlock (Vehicle Locator/Panic when the driver door is opened, Alarm): Press and hold briefly to Some vehicles have a keyless see Door Unlock Options under locate the vehicle. The exterior access system that lets you lock Vehicle Personalization on lamps flash and the horn chirps.
  • Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows If there are two keyless access door handle. This feature will be Programming with a Recognized Transmitter (Keyless Access transmitters in the vehicle and available for several minutes after one is removed, the other will be the vehicle has been turned off.
  • Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows Push the button on the When all additional transmitters The Driver Information Center recognized transmitter to extend are programmed, press and (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN the key blade. Insert the key hold the ignition for 10 seconds PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
  • Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows 5. Press the ignition. When the transmitter is learned the DIC will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter. 6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter slot and press To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4 through 6.
  • Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or Remote Vehicle Start N (Neutral), press the brake The vehicle may have this feature pedal and the ignition button. that allows you to start the engine See Starting the Engine on from outside the vehicle.
  • Page 40 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Laws in some local communities When the engine starts, the parking The vehicle's ignition must be may restrict the use of remote lamps will turn on and remain on as turned on and then back off before starters.
  • Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 The malfunction indicator lamp To lock or unlock a door from WARNING (Continued) is on. outside the vehicle, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The engine coolant temperature should wear safety belts From inside the vehicle, use the is too high.
  • Page 42 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks Automatic Door Locks Automatic Door Lock The doors are programmed to automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of P (Park). The automatic door lock feature cannot be disabled. Automatic Door Unlock The doors will automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved into Press...

  • Page 43: Trunk

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Doors Remote Trunk Release WARNING (Continued) Trunk Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air WARNING and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Exhaust gases can enter the Control Systems in the vehicle if it is driven with the Index.

  • Page 44: Vehicle Security

    2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Emergency Trunk Release Vehicle Security Handle This vehicle has theft-deterrent Do not use the features; however, they do not make emergency trunk release handle it impossible to steal. as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk Vehicle Alarm System as it could damage the handle.

  • Page 45: Immobilizer

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Disarming the System Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive To disarm the system press theft-deterrent system. the RKE transmitter. The system does not have to be Turning off the System Alarm manually armed or disarmed. If there is an attempt to open the The security light, located in the The vehicle is automatically...

  • Page 46: Exterior Mirrors

    2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the engine still does not start, and Exterior Mirrors Manual Mirrors the key appears to be undamaged or the light continues to stay on, try Convex Mirrors another ignition key. If the engine does not start with the other key, the WARNING vehicle needs service.

  • Page 47: Power Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Interior Mirrors Manual Foldaway Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror The vehicle has manual folding Hold the mirror in the center to mirrors. These mirrors can be folded move it for a clearer view of behind inward to prevent damage when your vehicle.

  • Page 48: Windows

    2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicles with OnStar have three Windows control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your WARNING dealer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it. Leaving children, helpless adults, See the OnStar Owner's Guide for or pets in a vehicle with the more information about the services windows closed is dangerous.

  • Page 49: Power Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Power Windows Express Window Operation This vehicle may have windows with WARNING an express-up or down feature. This feature allows the window to be Leaving children in a vehicle with lowered or raised without holding the keys is dangerous for many the switch.
  • Page 50 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows If conditions prevent the window To program each front window, Window Lockout from closing and the window follow these steps: continues to auto-reverse, it is 1. With the ignition in ACC/ possible to close the window with ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, the ignition in ON/RUN by holding or when Retained Accessory...

  • Page 51: Sun Visors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Overload Feature Roof To open or close the sunroof, press the open or close sunroof switch (A) If the windows are operated to the first detent position. Sunroof repeatedly in short intervals, the To express open or close the window operation is disabled for a sunroof with the safety function short time.
  • Page 52 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Periodically open the sunroof and Safety Function remove any obstacles or loose If the sunroof has any resistance debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and during automatic closing, it will roof sealing area using a clean immediately stop and reverse.
  • Page 53 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety System Check ..3-16 Child Restraints Safety Belt Care ... . . 3-17 Older Children ....3-32 Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Infants and Young...

  • Page 54: Seats And Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front and rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash.

  • Page 55: Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints The front seat outboard head Front Seats restraints are not designed to be removed. Seat Adjustment If you are installing a child restraint in the rear seat, see Securing a WARNING Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System under Lower You can lose control of the Anchors and Tethers for Children vehicle if you try to adjust a...

  • Page 56: Power Seat Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints Seat Height Adjuster Seat Cushion Tilt Feature Power Seat Adjustment Six-Way Manual Seat Shown, If available, move the lever up or Four-Way Similar To adjust the power driver seat, down to manually raise or lower if equipped: If available, move the lever up or the seat.

  • Page 57: Reclining Seatbacks

    Seats and Restraints To adjust the seatback, see WARNING Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 5 for more information. If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden Reclining Seatbacks stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. WARNING Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are...

  • Page 58: Heated Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to an upright Heated Front Seats position: 1. Lift the lever fully without WARNING applying pressure to the If you cannot feel temperature seatback, and the seatback returns to the upright position. change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns 2.

  • Page 59: Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints The passenger seat may take Rear Seats longer to heat up. Either side of the rear seatback can Remote Start Heated Seats be folded. When it is cold outside, the To fold the rear seatbacks: heated seats can be turned on 1.
  • Page 60 Seats and Restraints To raise the seatback: WARNING A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and...

  • Page 61: Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints The center rear safety belt Safety Belts WARNING (Continued) may lock when you raise the This section of the manual seatback. If this happens, let the It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts belt go back all the way and in a cargo area, inside or outside properly.

  • Page 62: Safety Belts

    3-10 Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly...

  • Page 63: Properly

    Seats and Restraints 3-11 There are important things to know would apply force on your Lap-Shoulder Belt about wearing a safety belt properly. abdomen. This could cause All seating positions in the vehicle serious or even fatal injuries. have a lap-shoulder belt. Wear the shoulder belt over the The following instructions explain shoulder and across the chest.
  • Page 64 3-12 Seats and Restraints The lap-shoulder belt may lock if If equipped with a shoulder belt you pull the belt across you very height adjuster, move it to the quickly. If this happens, let the height that is right for you. See belt go back slightly to unlock it.
  • Page 65 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Adjust the guide so the shoulder desired position, try to move it down portion of the belt is on the shoulder without pushing the release button and not falling off of it. The belt to make sure it has locked into should be close to, but not position.
  • Page 66 3-14 Seats and Restraints Rear Safety Belt Comfort There is one guide, if equipped, for each outboard passenger position in Guides the rear seat. To install a comfort This vehicle may have rear safety guide to the safety belt: belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through the dealer.
  • Page 67 Seats and Restraints 3-15 WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.

  • Page 68: Safety Belt Use During

    3-16 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy Now and then, check that the safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely belt reminder light, safety belts, that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone,...

  • Page 69: Safety Belt Care

    Seats and Restraints 3-17 Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a Keep belts clean and dry. But the safety belt assemblies that Crash were used during any crash may WARNING have been stressed or damaged.

  • Page 70: Airbag System

    3-18 Seats and Restraints A roof-rail airbag for the front Airbag System the risk of injury from the force of an outboard passenger and the inflating bag, all airbags must inflate passenger seated directly The vehicle has the following very quickly to do their job. behind the front outboard airbags: Here are the most important things...
  • Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-19 WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) vehicle should wear a safety belt Occupants should not lean on or vehicle. To read how, see Older properly, whether or not there is sleep against the door or side Children on page 3 32 or Infants an airbag for that person.

  • Page 72: Where Are The Airbags

    3-20 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The driver knee airbag is below the Driver Side Shown, Passenger steering column. The front outboard Side Similar passenger knee airbag is below the The seat-mounted side impact The driver frontal airbag is in the glove box.

  • Page 73: When Should An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-21 When Should an Airbag WARNING (Continued) Inflate? or even death. The path of an Frontal airbags are designed to inflating airbag must be kept inflate in moderate to severe frontal clear. Do not put anything or near frontal crashes to help between an occupant and an reduce the potential for severe airbag, and do not attach or put...

  • Page 74: What Makes An Airbag

    3-22 Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags may inflate at severe frontal impact. For moderate if the sensing system predicts that different crash speeds depending on frontal impacts, dual-stage airbags the vehicle is about to roll over on whether the vehicle hits an object inflate at a level less than full its side, or in a severe frontal straight on or at an angle, and...

  • Page 75: How Does An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-23 How Does an Airbag Rollover capable roof rail airbags What Will You See after are designed to help contain the Restrain? an Airbag Inflates? head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the In moderate to severe frontal or After the frontal airbags and first and second rows.
  • Page 76 3-24 Seats and Restraints The parts of the airbag that come WARNING (Continued) WARNING into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may A crash severe enough to inflate If you experience breathing be some smoke and dust coming the airbags may have also problems following an airbag from the vents in the deflated...

  • Page 77: Passenger Sensing

    Seats and Restraints 3-25 The vehicle has a crash sensing In many crashes severe enough to and diagnostic module which inflate the airbag, windshields are records information after a broken by vehicle deformation. crash. See Vehicle Data Additional windshield breakage may Recording and Privacy on also occur from the front outboard page 13 14 and Event Data...
  • Page 78 3-26 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system an older child riding in a booster WARNING (Continued) turns off the front outboard seat; and children, who are large passenger frontal airbag and knee enough, using safety belts. system is fail-safe. No one can airbag under certain conditions.
  • Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-27 A front outboard passenger For some children, including If the On Indicator Is Lit for a takes his/her weight off of the children in child restraints, Child Restraint seat for a period of time. and for very small adults, the If a child restraint has been installed passenger sensing system may There is a critical problem...
  • Page 80 3-28 Seats and Restraints 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an to detect that person and enable the restraint and restarting the front outboard passenger frontal Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is airbag and knee airbag: still lit, turn the vehicle off.
  • Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-29 Additional Factors Affecting A wet seat can affect the If the passenger seat gets wet, dry performance of the passenger the seat immediately. If the airbag System Operation sensing system. Here is how: readiness light is lit, do not install a Safety belts help keep the child restraint or allow anyone to The passenger sensing system...

  • Page 82: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    3-30 Seats and Restraints Servicing the Your dealer and the service manual WARNING (Continued) have information about the location Airbag-Equipped Vehicle of the airbag sensors, sensing and proper service procedures, and diagnostic module, and airbag Airbags affect how the vehicle make sure the person performing wiring.

  • Page 83: Airbag System Check

    Seats and Restraints 3-31 turning off the passenger airbag(s). Notice: If an airbag covering is WARNING (Continued) See Passenger Sensing System on damaged, opened, or broken, the page 3 25. airbag may not work properly. systems are working properly Do not open or break the airbag If the vehicle has rollover roof rail after a crash, have them coverings.

  • Page 84: Child Restraints

    3-32 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that Older Children return to the booster seat.
  • Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-33 According to accident statistics, WARNING (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child might also slide under the lap restraint system or infant restraint belt. The belt force would then be system secured in a rear seating applied right on the abdomen.

  • Page 86: Infants And Young

    3-34 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs arms.
  • Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-35 weight, height, and age but also WARNING whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor Never do this. vehicle in which it will be used. Children who are up against, For most basic types of child or very close to, any airbag when restraints, there are many it inflates can be seriously injured...

  • Page 88: Child Restraint Systems

    3-36 Seats and Restraints In addition, there are many Child Restraint Systems WARNING kinds of restraints available for children with special needs. A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular WARNING safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
  • Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat...

  • Page 90: Where To Put The Restraint

    3-38 Seats and Restraints Children can be endangered in a to locate the nearest child safety We recommend that children and crash if the child restraint is not seat inspection station. For CPST child restraints be secured in a rear properly secured in the vehicle.

  • Page 91: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    Seats and Restraints 3-39 When securing a child restraint in Keep in mind that an unsecured WARNING (Continued) a rear seating position, study the child restraint can move around in a instructions that came with the collision or sudden stop and injure passenger airbag inflates and the child restraint to make sure it is people in the vehicle.
  • Page 92 3-40 Seats and Restraints When installing a child restraint with Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether anchor.
  • Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Some child restraints that have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether top tether are designed for use with Anchor Locations or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have To assist in locating the lower...

  • Page 94: System

    3-42 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 95 Seats and Restraints 3-43 This system is designed to make 1.2. Put the child restraint on WARNING (Continued) installation of child restraints easier. the seat. When using lower anchors, do not For outboard rear seating of the retractor to set the lock, use the vehicle's safety belts.
  • Page 96 3-44 Seats and Restraints 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to the child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If you are using a dual If you are using a single tether in a rear outboard tether in the center seating seating position with an position, or the rear adjustable head restraint,...
  • Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation The rear outboard head restraints can be removed if they interfere with the proper installation of the child restraint. To remove the head restraint: 1. Partially fold the seatback If you are using a dual forward.

  • Page 98: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    3-46 Seats and Restraints 4. When the child restraint is To reinstall the head restraint: 3. Try to move the head restraint to removed, reinstall the head make sure that it is locked in restraint before the seating place. position is used. Replacing LATCH System WARNING Parts After a Crash...

  • Page 99: Securing Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints 3-47 New parts and repairs may be Do not secure a child seat in a If more than one child restraint necessary even if the LATCH position without a top tether anchor needs to be installed in the rear system was not being used at the if a national or local law requires seat, be sure to read Where to Put...
  • Page 100 3-48 Seats and Restraints 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. If the latch out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the plate will not go fully into the lock.

  • Page 101: Securing Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints 3-49 Try to pull the belt out of the To remove the child restraint, Securing Child Restraints retractor to make sure the unbuckle the vehicle safety belt (Front Passenger Seat) retractor is locked. If the and let it return to the stowed retractor is not locked, repeat position.
  • Page 102 3-50 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, If the child restraint has the LATCH WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat in system, see Lower Anchors and the front. This is because the risk to Tethers for Children (LATCH Even if the passenger sensing the rear-facing child is so great,...
  • Page 103 Seats and Restraints 3-51 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint.
  • Page 104 3-52 Seats and Restraints Try to pull the belt out of the If the airbags are off, the off retractor to make sure the indicator in the passenger airbag retractor is locked. If the status indicator will come on and retractor is not locked, repeat stay on when the vehicle is started.

  • Page 105: Storage

    Storage Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments Cupholders are in the center console. Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders .

  • Page 106: Additional Storage Features

    Storage Center Console Storage Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie-Downs Pull up on the latch (A) and slide the center console armrest to adjust the position. Return the armrest to The center console storage has a the rear position to access the storage area under the armrest.
  • Page 107 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Reduced Engine Power Gauge ..... . 5-10 Light ..... . . 5-21 Controls Safety Belt Reminders .
  • Page 108 Instruments and Controls Engine Power Messages ..5-30 Controls 3. Pull or push the steering wheel Fuel System Messages ..5-30 closer or away from you. Key and Lock Messages ..5-30 Steering Wheel 4.

  • Page 109: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Horn (Push to Talk): For vehicles with a Bluetooth, OnStar, Press on the steering wheel pad or navigation system, press to to sound the horn. interact with those systems. See Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7 23 Windshield Wiper/Washer or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7 25 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7 28, the...

  • Page 110: Compass

    Instruments and Controls Wipe Parking When the windshield wiper lever is Avoid covering the GPS antenna, released, additional wipes may located on the roof, for long If the ignition is turned to LOCK/ occur depending on how long periods of time with objects that OFF while the wipers are on 1, 2, the windshield washer had been may interfere with the antenna's...

  • Page 111: Clock

    Instruments and Controls Clock 4. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL Power Outlets knob to select the next number. The infotainment system controls The accessory power outlets can be 5. To save the time and return to are used to access the time and used to plug in electrical equipment, the Time Settings menu, press date settings through the menu...

  • Page 112: Cigarette Lighter

    Instruments and Controls Open the cover to access. When adding electrical equipment, Cigarette Lighter be sure to follow the installation Notice: Leaving electrical For vehicles with a cigarette lighter, instructions included with the equipment plugged in for an it is located on the instrument panel equipment.

  • Page 113: Ashtrays

    Instruments and Controls Ashtrays Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and For vehicles with a removable function. Often gauges and warning ashtray, the ashtray can be placed lights work together to indicate a Indicators into the front console cupholders.

  • Page 114: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Automatic Transmission Cluster Shown, Metric Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 115: Speedometer

    Instruments and Controls Speedometer Trip Odometer Fuel Gauge The speedometer shows the The trip odometer can show how far vehicle's speed in either kilometers the vehicle has been driven since per hour (km/h) or miles per the trip odometer was last reset. hour (mph).

  • Page 116: Engine Coolant Temperature

    5-10 Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some Engine Coolant Safety Belt Reminders owners ask about. None of these Temperature Gauge Driver Safety Belt Reminder show a problem with the fuel gauge: Light At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge There is a driver safety belt reads full.

  • Page 117: Airbag Readiness Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may turn Reminder Light on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device. To turn off the reminder light and/or chime, remove The airbag readiness light comes on the object from the seat or buckle...

  • Page 118: Passenger Airbag Status

    5-12 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status for on and off, for several seconds If, after several seconds, both status as a system check. If you use indicator lights remain on, or if there Indicator remote start, if equipped, to start the are no lights at all, there may be vehicle, you may not see the system a problem with the lights or the...

  • Page 119: Charging System Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 Charging System Light If a short distance must be driven See Ignition Positions (Key Access) with the light on, be sure to turn off on page 9 15 or Ignition Positions all accessories, such as the radio (Keyless Access) on page 9 18 for and air conditioner.
  • Page 120 5-14 Instruments and Controls Malfunctions often are indicated by vehicle warranty. This could If the light continues to flash, when the system before any problem is also result in a failure to pass a it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. apparent.
  • Page 121 Instruments and Controls 5-15 Check that good quality fuel is Emissions Inspection and mode for keyless access and the used. Poor fuel quality causes malfunction indicator lamp does Maintenance Programs the engine not to run as not come on. See your dealer for Some local governments may have efficiently as designed and may assistance in verifying proper...

  • Page 122: Service Vehicle Soon

    5-16 Instruments and Controls Service Vehicle Soon Brake System Warning WARNING Light Light The brake system might not be The vehicle brake system consists working properly if the brake of two hydraulic circuits. If one system warning light is on. circuit is not working, the remaining Driving with the brake system circuit can still work to stop the...

  • Page 123: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 Antilock Brake System Start the engine again to reset the Up-Shift Light system. If the light stays on after (ABS) Warning Light driving at a speed above 20 km/h (13 mph), see your dealer for service. A chime may also sound when the light comes on steady.

  • Page 124: Power Steering Warning

    5-18 Instruments and Controls Power Steering Warning Traction Off Light See Traction Control System (TCS) ® on page 9 36 and StabiliTrak Light System on page 9 37 for more information. ® StabiliTrak OFF Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine.

  • Page 125: Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak

    Instruments and Controls 5-19 See Traction Control System (TCS) feature(s) is no longer functioning When the Light Is On Steady ® on page 9 36 and StabiliTrak and whether the vehicle requires This indicates that one or more of System on page 9 37 for more service.

  • Page 126: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    5-20 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it The low fuel warning light comes means that oil is not flowing through on and a chime sounds when the Notice: Lack of proper engine oil the engine properly.

  • Page 127: Reduced Engine Power

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 If the light stays on and the engine Wait for 10 seconds and restart Front Fog Lamp Light does not start, there could be a the vehicle. This might correct the problem with the theft-deterrent condition. system.

  • Page 128: Cruise Control Light

    5-22 Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Light Door Ajar Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The vehicle may have a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning The cruise control light is white For vehicles equipped with this light, messages if a system problem is whenever the cruise control is set,...
  • Page 129 Instruments and Controls 5-23 DIC Buttons The following is a list of all possible The Average Fuel Economy display menu items: shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) Trip 1 or Trip 2, Average Fuel or miles per gallon (mpg). This Economy, Average Vehicle number is based on the number Speed...
  • Page 130 5-24 Instruments and Controls Speed, Fuel Range, Average Fuel reflects only the fuel economy that fuel economy. Quickly press the Economy the vehicle has right now and SET/CLR button to display a page changes frequently as driving for selecting one of the distance The top of this display includes conditions change.
  • Page 131 Instruments and Controls 5-25 Timer Navigation Units This display can be used as a timer. This display is used for the OnStar Move to change between To start the timer, press SET/CLR or navigation system Turn-by-Turn Metric or US when the Unit display while Timer is displayed.
  • Page 132 5-26 Instruments and Controls Remaining Oil Life oil life, additional maintenance is Battery Voltage recommended in the Maintenance This display shows an estimate of This display, available on some Schedule in this manual. See the oil's remaining useful life. vehicles, shows the current battery Maintenance Schedule on If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is voltage.

  • Page 133: Vehicle Messages Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-27 Vehicle Messages 28: Right rear turn indicator failure cleared from the DIC display. All messages should be taken 35: Replace battery in radio remote seriously. Clearing messages will Vehicle Messages control not correct the problem. (Canada Base Level) 53: Tighten gas cap On the Canadian uplevel cluster 65: Theft attempted...

  • Page 134: Brake System Messages

    5-28 Instruments and Controls LOW BATTERY Compass Messages Door Ajar Messages This message is displayed when the DOOR(S) OPEN battery voltage is low. See Battery This message is displayed when the A vehicle symbol will be displayed on page 10 24 for more information. compass needs to be calibrated.

  • Page 135: Engine Cooling System

    Instruments and Controls 5-29 Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE Engine Oil Messages ENGINE Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too ENGINE TEMP engine oil needs to be changed.

  • Page 136: Engine Power Messages

    5-30 Instruments and Controls Engine Power Messages TIGHTEN GAS CAP Lamp Messages This message displays when the ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED AUTOMATIC LIGHT fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the CONTROL ON This message displays when the fuel cap. vehicle's engine power is reduced.

  • Page 137: Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-31 TURN SIGNAL ON Ride Control System Security Messages Messages This message is displayed if the THEFT ATTEMPTED turn signal has been left on. Turn off SERVICE TRACTION This message displays if the vehicle the turn signal. CONTROL detects a tamper condition.

  • Page 138: Starting The Vehicle

    5-32 Instruments and Controls SERVICE VEHICLE SOON Tire Messages The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See Tire This message displays if there is a SERVICE TIRE MONITOR Pressure Light on page 5 19. problem with the vehicle. Take the SYSTEM If a tire pressure message appears vehicle to your dealer for service.

  • Page 139: Transmission Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-33 Transmission Messages Vehicle Reminder Vehicle Messages Personalization SERVICE TRANSMISSION ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE This message displays if there is a The audio system controls are WITH CARE problem with the transmission. See used to access the personalization your dealer.
  • Page 140 5-34 Instruments and Controls Power Door Locks Entering the Personalization Auto Fan Speed Menus Remote Locking, Unlocking, This will allow you to select the Starting 1. Press CONFIG to access the automatic fan speed. This feature Configuration Settings menu. sets the climate control fan speed to Return to Factory Settings maintain the interior temperature.
  • Page 141 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Press the BACK button to confirm Chime Volume the selection and move back to the On vehicles with remote start and This allows the selection of the last menu. heated seats, the heated seats can chime volume level.
  • Page 142 5-36 Instruments and Controls Languages or 2 Minutes. Press the BACK Auto Door Unlock button to confirm and go back to This allows selection of which of the Select the Language menu and the the last menu. doors will automatically unlock when following will be displayed: the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
  • Page 143 Instruments and Controls 5-37 Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out Press the MENU or MENU/SEL Press the MENU or MENU/SEL knob when Auto Door Lock is knob when Remote Lock Feedback When on, all doors will lock. The highlighted. Turn the knob to select is highlighted.

  • Page 144: Vehicle Personalization

    5-38 Instruments and Controls Remote Unlock Light Feedback Remote Start Return to Factory Settings If equipped, this allows selection of If equipped, this allows selection to Select Return to Factory Settings to what type of feedback is given when turn on or off Remote Start. return all vehicle personalization to unlocking the vehicle with the RKE the default settings.

  • Page 145: Exterior Lamp Controls

    Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-5 Exterior Lamp Controls Courtesy Lamps ....6-6 Exterior Lighting Dome Lamps .

  • Page 146: Headlamp High/Low-Beam

    Lighting The exterior lamp control has four Headlamp High/ (Headlamps): Turns the positions: headlamps on together with the Low-Beam Changer lamps listed below. A warning chime (Off): Briefly turn to this position sounds if the driver door is opened to turn the automatic lamp control when the ignition switch is off and off or on again.

  • Page 147: Flash-To-Pass

    Lighting A light sensor on top of the The headlamps automatically instrument panel makes the DRL change from DRL to the regular work, so be sure it is not covered. headlamps depending on the darkness of the surroundings. The The DRL system makes the other lamps that come on with the low-beam headlamps come on headlamps will also come on.

  • Page 148: Automatic Headlamp

    Lighting Automatic Headlamp Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change System Signals When it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamps control is in the automatic position, the headlamps come on automatically. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 1. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.

  • Page 149: Instrument Panel Illumination Control

    Lighting If after signaling a turn or lane The ignition must be on to turn on Interior Lighting change the arrow flashes rapidly or the fog lamps. does not come on, a signal bulb (Front Fog Lamps): Press to Instrument Panel may be burned out.

  • Page 150: Courtesy Lamps

    Lighting Courtesy Lamps Lighting Features (Door): Press to turn the lamps on automatically when a door is The courtesy lamps come on opened. Entry Lighting automatically when any door is (On): Press to turn on the opened and the dome lamp is in the The headlamps, parking lamps, dome lamps.

  • Page 151: Exit Lighting

    Lighting Exit Lighting For vehicles with keyless access, Battery Power Protection the exterior lamps and dome lamps The headlamps, taillamps, parking The battery saver feature is automatically turn on when a door is lamps, back-up lamps, and license designed to protect the vehicle's opened after the ignition is turned plate lamps come on at night, or in battery.
  • Page 152 Lighting NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 153 Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player ....7-17 System Auxiliary Devices ... . 7-20 Infotainment Phone Read the following pages to...

  • Page 154: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Set up the tone, speaker Overview (Base Radio) adjustments, and preset radio stations. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9 3. The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off.
  • Page 155 Infotainment System INFO M. CD/AUX Radio: Shows available Selects the CD player or CD: Moves up one folder information about the an external audio source. level while playing an MP3. current station. N. CD Slot CD: Shows available Insert a CD. information about the CD: Pauses playback, and O.

  • Page 156: Overview (Up-Level Radio)

    Infotainment System S. MENU or MENU/SEL Overview (Up-Level Radio) Turn to open menus, highlight menu items, or set numeric values while in a menu. Press to select menu items. Radio: Manually selects radio stations. CD: Selects tracks. Removes a disc from the CD slot.
  • Page 157 Infotainment System O. FAV Radio: Opens the Radio: Opens the CD: Pauses playback, and autostore stations list. favorites list. stops playback. BAND BACK Changes the band while Menu: Moves one Radio: Seeks the next listening to the radio. level back. station.

  • Page 158: Operation

    Infotainment System Operation Volume Control Menu Icons The menu icons indicate the (Volume/Power): Turn to adjust Controls following: the volume. The infotainment system is (Phone/Mute): Press operated by using the pushbuttons, to mute the infotainment system. multifunction knobs, menus shown Press again, or turn on the display, and steering wheel...
  • Page 159 Infotainment System C. A single right arrow indicates BACK: Press to: Activating a Setting that the first submenu level is Exit a menu. active. Two right arrows indicate Return from a submenu screen that the second submenu level to the previous menu screen. is active.
  • Page 160 Infotainment System 2. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL Entering a Character Sequence Controls knob to change the current value The MENU or MENU/SEL knob of the setting. and the BACK button are used to 3. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL navigate the menu system.
  • Page 161 Infotainment System Selecting a Menu Option Activating a Setting Turning a Function On or Off 1. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL 1. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL 1. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob to move the knob to highlight the setting. knob to highlight the function.
  • Page 162 7-10 Infotainment System Press the BACK button to delete the Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, System Settings and Bass last character in the sequence or Configuring the Number of press and hold to delete the entire 1. Press the TONE button. Favorite Pages character sequence.

  • Page 163: Radio

    Infotainment System 7-11 The level of volume compensation Radio RDS (Radio Data System) can be selected, or the auto volume The radio may have RDS. The RDS feature can be turned off. AM-FM Radio feature is available for use only on 1.
  • Page 164 7-12 Infotainment System Selecting a Band Favorites List To search for a programming type determined by station: 1. Turn the MENU or MENU/ Press the BAND button to choose SEL knob. 1. Turn the MENU or MENU/ AM, FM, or XM, if equipped. The SEL knob.

  • Page 165: Satellite Radio

    Infotainment System 7-13 To cancel the station search, press Autostore Stations Satellite Radio the MENU or MENU/SEL knob. AS (Autostore): Autostore Vehicles with an XM Satellite Radio searches and stores six FM and Storing a Station as a Favorite tuner and a valid XM Satellite Radio six AM stations with the strongest subscription can receive XM Stations from all bands can be...
  • Page 166 7-14 Infotainment System Control Buttons XM Categories Selecting a Channel Using The buttons used to control the XM XM channels are organized in radio are: categories. Press and release BAND: Press to turn the radio on go to the previous or next Removing or Adding Categories and choose between AM, FM, channel.
  • Page 167 Infotainment System 7-15 Selecting a Channel Using the Retrieving Channels Channel Unauth: This channel is Menu System blocked or cannot be received with Press the FAV button to open a your XM Subscription package. 1. Turn the MENU or MENU/ favorite page or to change to SEL knob.

  • Page 168: Radio Reception

    7-16 Infotainment System No Subscription Please Renew: Check Antenna: If this message XM subscription needs to be does not clear within a short period FM signals only reach about 16 to reactivated. Contact XM at of time, the receiver could have a 65 km (10 to 40 mi).

  • Page 169: Multi-Band Antenna

    Infotainment System 7-17 Satellite Radio Service Satellite Radio Antenna Audio Players XM Satellite Radio Service gives The XM Satellite Radio antenna is CD Player digital radio reception from coast to located on the roof of the vehicle. coast in the 48 contiguous United Keep the antenna clear of The CD player can play audio CDs States, and in Canada.
  • Page 170 7-18 Infotainment System If the bottom surface of a disc is the CD player and the loading slot Removing a CD dirty, take a soft lint free cloth, free of foreign materials, liquids, Press or dampen a clean soft cloth in a and debris.
  • Page 171 Infotainment System 7-19 Using the CD Menu: Using the CD Menu: Tracks can be searched by: 1. Turn the MENU or MENU/ 1. Turn the MENU or MENU/ Playlists SEL knob. SEL knob. Artists 2. Select Tracks list. 2. Select Playlists/Folders. Albums 3.

  • Page 172: Auxiliary Devices

    7-20 Infotainment System Auxiliary Devices Adjusting the Volume Turn the knob to adjust the The optional AUX input allows portable devices to connect to the volume of the infotainment system vehicle using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) after the volume level has been set auxiliary jack or USB port.
  • Page 173 Infotainment System 7-21 Connecting and Controlling 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Connecting and Controlling a Song Titles, Podcasts, Genres, an iPod PlaysForSure Device (PFD) Audio Books, or Composers. or Zune Not all iPods can be controlled by 4. Select the track. the infotainment system.
  • Page 174 7-22 Infotainment System Genres Shuffle Functionality When a device is not supported, the message No supported data found. Folder View Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob You can safely disconnect the and set Shuffle Songs (Random) to *This only displays if a playlist is device appears.

  • Page 175: Bluetooth (Overview)

    Infotainment System 7-23 Repeat Functionality Phone To minimize driver distraction, before driving, and with the vehicle Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob parked: and set Repeat to On or Off. Bluetooth (Overview) Become familiar with the Repeat On: Repeats the current For vehicles equipped with features of the cell phone.
  • Page 176 7-24 Infotainment System If the cell phone has voice recognition are used to control the Infotainment System Controls dialing capability, learn to use system. The system can be used If equipped, the infotainment system that feature to access the while in ON/RUN or ACC/ allows certain controls to be address book or contact list.

  • Page 177: Controls)

    Infotainment System 7-25 Up to five cell phones can be How to Speak: Speak clearly in a Bluetooth (Infotainment paired to the Bluetooth system. calm and natural voice. Controls) The pairing process is disabled Audio System For information about how to when the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 178 7-26 Infotainment System 4. Select Pair Device (Phone). Listing All Paired and Connected 4. Select Device List. Phones A four digit Personal 5. Select the new phone to link to Identification Number (PIN) 1. Press the CONFIG button. and follow the on screen appears on the display.
  • Page 179 Infotainment System 7-27 The Call Lists menu allows you to 3. Select the Incoming Calls, Declining a Call access the phone numbers from the Outgoing Calls, or Missed Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, and Calls list. to Decline and press the MENU or Missed Calls menus on your cell 4.

  • Page 180: Recognition)

    7-28 Infotainment System Conference Calling Ending a Call Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) Conference calling and three way Turn or press the MENU or MENU/ calling must be supported on the SEL knob and select Hang Up. Using Voice Recognition Bluetooth phone and enabled by the Muting a Call wireless service carrier to work.
  • Page 181 Infotainment System 7-29 Pairing Information Pairing a Phone vehicle. The system responds with <Phone name> has been A Bluetooth phone with MP3 1. Press . The system successfully paired after the capability cannot be paired to responds Ready, followed by pairing process is complete.
  • Page 182 7-30 Infotainment System Deleting a Paired Phone 2. Say Bluetooth. Delete: This command is used to delete individual name tags. If the phone name you want to 3. Say Change phone. delete is unknown, see Listing All Delete All Name Tags: This If another cell phone is Paired and Connected Phones.
  • Page 183 Infotainment System 7-31 To hear all of the numbers Using the Delete All Name Tags Making a Call Command recognized by the system, say Calls can be made using the Verify at any time. This command deletes all stored following commands. name tags in the Hands Free 1.
  • Page 184 7-32 Infotainment System Using the Digit Dial Command Once connected, the person called Call Waiting will be heard through the audio The digit dial command allows a Call waiting must be supported on speakers. phone number to be dialed by the cell phone and enabled by the entering the digits one at a time.
  • Page 185 Infotainment System 7-33 3. Use the dial or call command to The cell phone must be paired and Voice Pass-Thru dial the number of the third party connected with the Bluetooth Voice pass thru allows access to the to be called. system before a call can be voice recognition commands on the transferred.

  • Page 186: Agreements

    7-34 Infotainment System Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System Trademarks and (DTMF) Tones Unless information is deleted out of License Agreements the in vehicle Bluetooth system, it The Bluetooth system can send will be retained indefinitely. This numbers and the numbers stored as includes all saved name tags in the name tags during a call.
  • Page 187 Infotainment System 7-35 name. Channel blocking is available for XM Satellite Radio receivers by notifying XM at: USA Customers Visit www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100. Fees and Taxes Subscription Manufactured under license from Canadian Customers Visit fee, taxes, one time activation Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 188 7-36 Infotainment System General Requirements: and related content delivery. Regarding the use of Gracenote For more information, visit Music Recognition Service, when 1. A License Agreement from XM www.gracenote.com. this product is used, it is necessary is required for any product that to agree to the following articles.
  • Page 189 Infotainment System 7-37 You agree not to assign, copy, that you provide. You agree that No warranty is made that the transfer or transmit the Gracenote Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its Gracenote Software or Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to rights under this Agreement against Servers are error-free or that any third party.
  • Page 190 7-38 Infotainment System NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 191: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Vehicles without Air Conditioning Systems Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Automatic Climate Control controlled with these systems. System .
  • Page 192 Climate Controls Vehicles with Air Conditioning Air Conditioning (Defrost): Clears the windshield of fog or frost more K. Defrost quickly. Air is directed to the (Fan Control): Turn to increase windshield and side window outlets. or decrease the fan speed. For best results, clear all snow Temperature Control: Turn and ice from the windshield before...

  • Page 193: Automatic Climate Control System

    Climate Controls To improve fuel efficiency and to Do not use a razor blade cool the vehicle faster, recirculation or sharp object to clear the inside may be automatically selected in rear window. Do not adhere warm weather. The recirculation anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass.
  • Page 194 Climate Controls Automatic Operation English units can be changed to To change the current mode, select metric units through the Driver one of the following: The system automatically controls Information Center (DIC). See the fan speed, air delivery, air (Vent): Air is directed to the Vehicle Personalization on conditioning, and recirculation in instrument panel outlets.
  • Page 195 Climate Controls Press AUTO to return to automatic Press the AQS button on the Rear Window Defogger operation and the air conditioner climate control to activate the air (Rear Window Defogger): runs as needed. When the indicator quality sensor. The air quality Press to turn the rear window light is on, the air conditioner runs sensor will not maintain recirculation...

  • Page 196: Air Vents

    Climate Controls For vehicles with heated outside Remote Start Climate Control Air Vents rearview mirrors, they turn on when Operation: For vehicles with the Adjustable air vents are in the the rear window defogger button is remote vehicle start feature, the center and on the side of the on and help to clear fog or frost from climate control system may run...
  • Page 197 Climate Controls Use of non GM approved hood Operation Tips deflectors can adversely affect Clear away any ice, snow, the performance of the system. or leaves from air inlets at the Check with your dealer before base of the windshield that could adding equipment to the outside block the flow of air into the of the vehicle.
  • Page 198 Climate Controls NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 199: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving and Starting the Engine ..9-20 Ride Control Systems Engine Heater ....9-22 Traction Control Operating Retained Accessory...

  • Page 200: Driving Information

    Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Towing Driving Information passenger to handle potential General Towing distractions. Information ....9-47 Distracted Driving Driving Characteristics and Become familiar with vehicle Towing Tips .

  • Page 201: Defensive Driving

    Driving and Operating careless and make mistakes. WARNING WARNING (Continued) Anticipate what they might do and be ready. Taking your eyes off the road too Do not drink and drive or ride with Allow enough following distance long or too often could cause a a driver who has been drinking.

  • Page 202: Braking

    Driving and Operating Adjust speed so you can drive Helpful braking tips to keep in mind If power steering assist is lost due through the curve. Maintain a include: to a system malfunction, the vehicle reasonable, steady speed. can be steered, but may require Keep enough distance between increased effort.

  • Page 203: Off-Road Recovery

    Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery 2. Turn the steering wheel about Defensive drivers avoid most skids one-eighth of a turn, until the by taking reasonable care suited right front tire contacts the to existing conditions, and by not pavement edge. overdriving those conditions.

  • Page 204: Driving On Wet Roads

    Driving and Operating Try to avoid sudden steering, There is no hard and fast rule about WARNING (Continued) acceleration, or braking, hydroplaning. The best advice is to including reducing vehicle speed slow down when the road is wet. After driving through a large by shifting to a lower gear.

  • Page 205: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Driving and Operating Stay in your own lane. Do not Other driving tips include: WARNING swing wide or cut across the Keep the vehicle well ventilated. center of the road. Drive at If you do not shift down, the speeds that let you stay in your Keep the interior brakes could get so hot that they own lane.
  • Page 206 Driving and Operating Drive with caution, whatever the Turn off cruise control on slippery WARNING (Continued) condition. Accelerate gently so surfaces. traction is not lost. Accelerating too Blizzard Conditions cannot be seen or smelled. It can quickly causes the wheels to spin cause unconsciousness and even and makes the surface under the Being stuck in snow can be a...

  • Page 207: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating keeps the battery charged to restart For information about using tire WARNING (Continued) the vehicle and to signal for help chains on the vehicle, see Tire with the headlamps. Do this as little Chains on page 10 60. to the highest setting.

  • Page 208: Vehicle Load Limits

    9-10 Driving and Operating If the vehicle does need to be towed Tire and Loading Information WARNING out, see Towing the Vehicle on Label page 10 81. Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Load Limits Vehicle Weight Rating It is very important to know how (GVWR), or either the...
  • Page 209 Driving and Operating 9-11 positions (A), and the maximum Steps for Determining Correct and luggage load capacity vehicle capacity weight (B) in Load Limit is 650 lbs (1400 kilograms and pounds. (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). Locate the statement The Tire and Loading Determine the combined The combined weight of...
  • Page 210 9-12 Driving and Operating Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs).
  • Page 211 Driving and Operating 9-13 Refer to the vehicle's Tire and Certification Label the gross weight capacity of the Loading Information label for vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle specific information about the Weight Rating (GVWR). The vehicle's capacity weight and GVWR includes the weight of seating positions.
  • Page 212 9-14 Driving and Operating And, if you do have a heavy If you put things inside the WARNING (Continued) load, you should spread it out. vehicle like suitcases, See Steps for Determining tools, packages, or anything Never stack heavier Correct Load Limit earlier in this else they will go as fast as things, like suitcases,...

  • Page 213: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating 9-15 Starting and Following break in, engine speed and turn it only with your hand. and load can be gradually If the key cannot be turned by Operating increased. hand, see your dealer. The key must be fully extended to Ignition Positions (Key New Vehicle Break-In start the vehicle.
  • Page 214 9-16 Driving and Operating If the vehicle must be shut off in an ACC/ACCESSORY to LOCK/OFF, WARNING emergency: push in the key and then turn it to LOCK/OFF. 1. Brake using a firm and steady Turning off the vehicle while pressure.
  • Page 215 Driving and Operating 9-17 D (START): This position starts the Key Lock Release The key lock release is always engine. When the engine starts, functional except in the case of an release the key. The ignition switch uncharged or low voltage (less than will return to ON/RUN for normal 9-volt) battery.
  • Page 216 9-18 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions strong radio antenna signal causing page 5 33 for more information. interference to the keyless access When the vehicle is shifted into (Keyless Access) system. See Remote Keyless Entry P (Park), the ignition system will (RKE) System Operation on switch to OFF.
  • Page 217 Driving and Operating 9-19 If the vehicle must be shut off in an ON/RUN/START (Green LED WARNING emergency: Light): This mode is for driving and starting. With the ignition off, and 1. Brake using a firm and steady Turning off the vehicle while the brake pedal applied, pressing pressure.

  • Page 218: Starting The Engine

    9-20 Driving and Operating The instruments and audio systems Notice: Do not try to shift to components. If the ignition key is will operate as they do in ON/RUN, P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. turned to the START position, but the vehicle will not be able to be If you do, you could damage the and then released when the...
  • Page 219 Driving and Operating 9-21 2. If the engine does not start after Starting Procedure (Keyless REPLACE BATTERY IN Access) five to 10 seconds, especially in REMOTE KEY. The vehicle very cold weather (below 0°F can still be driven. See 1. If the vehicle has the keyless or 18°C), it could be flooded Starting the Vehicle with a Low access system, the transmitter...

  • Page 220: Engine Heater

    9-22 Driving and Operating Engine cranking can be stopped When the engine starts, let go To Use The Engine Heater by pressing the START button a of the key or button, and the 1. Turn off the engine. second time. accelerator.

  • Page 221: Power (Rap)

    Driving and Operating 9-23 Retained Accessory Shifting Into Park WARNING Power (RAP) (Automatic Transmission) Plugging the cord into an These vehicle accessories may be ungrounded outlet could cause an WARNING used for up to 10 minutes after the electrical shock. Also, the wrong engine is turned off: It can be dangerous to get out of kind of extension cord could...

  • Page 222: Shifting Out Of Park

    9-24 Driving and Operating 2. Hold the button on the shift lever Release the button and check that Shifting out of Park and push the lever toward the the shift lever cannot be moved out This vehicle is equipped with an front of the vehicle into P (Park).
  • Page 223 Driving and Operating 9-25 To shift out of P (Park): lost power, the shift lever cannot be moved from P (Park) unless the 1. Apply the brake pedal. shift lock manual release is 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN. disengaged manually. 3.

  • Page 224: Parking

    9-26 Driving and Operating Parking Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) If the vehicle has a manual There are holes or openings transmission, before getting out of WARNING in the vehicle body from the vehicle, move the shift lever into damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon R (Reverse), and firmly apply the modifications that are not...

  • Page 225: Running The Vehicle While Parked

    Driving and Operating 9-27 Running the Vehicle Follow the proper steps to be WARNING sure the vehicle will not move. While Parked If the vehicle has an automatic It can be dangerous to get out transmission, see Shifting Into Park It is better not to park with the of the vehicle if the automatic (Automatic Transmission) on...

  • Page 226: Automatic Transmission

    9-28 Driving and Operating Automatic WARNING (Continued) Transmission Do not leave the vehicle when The automatic transmission has a the engine is running unless you shift lever located on the console have to. If you have left the between the seats. engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
  • Page 227 Driving and Operating 9-29 maintain brake application. Then The vehicle has an automatic the vehicle warranty. Be sure the press the shift lever button and neutral shift feature which allows engine is not running at high move the shift lever into another the transmission to automatically speed when shifting the vehicle.

  • Page 228: Manual Mode

    9-30 Driving and Operating Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) All Models Except Fuel Economy Model Notice: Driving with the engine at a high rpm without upshifting while using Driver Shift Control (DSC), could damage the vehicle. Always upshift when necessary while using DSC.
  • Page 229 Driving and Operating 9-31 The transmission will only allow Electronic Range Select 2. Press the shift lever forward (+) you to shift into gears appropriate to upshift or rearward ( ) to (ERS) Mode for the vehicle speed and engine downshift.

  • Page 230: Manual Transmission

    9-32 Driving and Operating M (Manual Mode) will prevent Manual Transmission Notice: Do not rest your foot on shifting to a lower gear range if the the clutch pedal while driving or engine speed is too high. If vehicle while stopped. The pressure can Shift Pattern speed is not reduced within the time cause premature wear in the...
  • Page 231 Driving and Operating 9-33 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), To stop, let up on the accelerator into R (Reverse). Let up on the and 6 (Sixth): Shift into 3 (Third), pedal and press the brake pedal. clutch pedal slowly while pressing 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and 6 (Sixth) the Just before the vehicle stops, press the accelerator pedal.

  • Page 232: System (Abs)

    9-34 Driving and Operating Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and suddenly slows or stops. Always it becomes necessary to slam on leave enough room up ahead to the brakes and continue braking stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake to avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS System (ABS)

  • Page 233: Parking Brake

    Driving and Operating 9-35 Parking Brake To release the parking brake: If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle is pulling a trailer, see Driving 1. Hold the brake pedal down. Characteristics and Towing Tips on 2. Pull the parking brake handle up page 9 48.

  • Page 234: Ride Control Systems

    9-36 Driving and Operating Minor brake pedal pulsation or Ride Control Systems pedal movement during this time is normal and the driver should Traction Control continue to apply the brake pedal System (TCS) as the driving situation dictates. The brake assist feature will The vehicle has a Traction Control automatically disengage when TCS/StabiliTrak Light...
  • Page 235 Driving and Operating 9-37 If cruise control is being used when comes on and stays on, reset TCS activates, cruise control will the system: automatically disengage. Press the 1. Stop the vehicle. cruise control button to reengage when road conditions allow. See 2.
  • Page 236 9-38 Driving and Operating StabiliTrak is on automatically (Canada Base Level) on page 5 27. whenever the vehicle is started. To When this message is displayed assist with directional control of the and/or comes on and stays on, vehicle, the system should always the vehicle is safe to drive but the be left on.

  • Page 237: System

    Driving and Operating 9-39 Cruise Control WARNING For vehicles with cruise control, the Cruise control can be dangerous vehicle can maintain a speed of where you cannot drive safely at about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more a steady speed. So, do not use without keeping your foot on the the cruise control on winding accelerator.
  • Page 238 9-40 Driving and Operating To slow down in small amounts, Setting Cruise Control Increasing Speed While Using move the thumbwheel toward Cruise Control If the cruise button is on when not in SET/ briefly. Each time this is If the cruise control system is use, it could get bumped and go into done, the vehicle goes about cruise when not desired.

  • Page 239: Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist

    Driving and Operating 9-41 Ending Cruise Control Object Detection WARNING (Continued) There are three ways to end cruise Systems control: URPA, always check behind the vehicle and check all mirrors To disengage cruise control, Ultrasonic Parking Assist before backing. step lightly on the brake pedal or For vehicles with the Ultrasonic clutch for a manual transmission.
  • Page 240 9-42 Driving and Operating The park assist sensors are To be detected, objects must be at When the System Does Not covered by frost or ice. Frost or least 20 cm (8 in) off the ground and Seem to Work Properly ice can form around and behind below trunk level.

  • Page 241: Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-43 Fuel Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper At a minimum, gasoline should maintenance of this vehicle. To help meet ASTM specification D 4814 keep the engine clean and maintain in the United States or CAN/ optimum vehicle performance, we CGSB 3.5 or 3.511 in Canada.

  • Page 242: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    9-44 Driving and Operating See the underhood emission control To check the fuel availability, ask marketers providing TOP TIER label. If this fuel is not available in an auto club, or contact a major oil Detergent Gasoline can be found at states adopting California Emissions company that does business in the www.toptiergas.com.

  • Page 243: Filling The Tank

    Driving and Operating 9-45 Notice: This vehicle was not Filling the Tank designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel WARNING containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in the fuel Fuel vapor burns violently and a system and also damage plastic fuel fire can cause bad injuries.

  • Page 244: Filling A Portable Fuel

    9-46 Driving and Operating If the cap is not properly installed, Filling a Portable Fuel WARNING the malfunction indicator lamp will Container come on. See Malfunction Indicator If a fire starts while you are Lamp on page 5 13 for more refueling, do not remove the WARNING information.

  • Page 245: General Towing

    Driving and Operating 9-47 For information on equipment Towing WARNING (Continued) to tow a trailer, see Towing Equipment. General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact For information on towing a disabled with the inside of the fill Information vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on opening before operating the page 10 81.
  • Page 246 9-48 Driving and Operating Do not tow a trailer at all during Driving Characteristics Trailer Towing (Except Fuel the first 1 600 km (1,000 mi) the Economy Model) on page 9 51 or and Towing Tips new vehicle is driven. The Trailer Towing (Fuel Economy engine or other parts could be Model) on page 9 51.
  • Page 247 Driving and Operating 9-49 Obey speed limit restrictions. Towing with a Stability Control Backing Up Do not drive faster than the System Hold the bottom of the steering maximum posted speed for wheel with one hand. Then, to move When towing, the sound of the trailers, or no more than 90 km/h the trailer to the left, move that hand stability control system might be...
  • Page 248 9-50 Driving and Operating Turn Signals When Towing a Vehicles with an automatic for a few minutes before turning the transmission can tow in engine off. If the overheat warning Trailer D (Drive) but M (Manual Mode) comes on, see Engine Overheating The arrows on the instrument panel is recommended.

  • Page 249: Trailer Towing (Except Fuel Economy Model)

    Driving and Operating 9-51 2. Have someone place chocks Maintenance When Trailer Trailer Towing (Fuel under the trailer wheels. Towing Economy Model) 3. When the wheel chocks are in The vehicle needs service more The vehicle is neither designed nor place, release the brake pedal often when pulling a trailer.
  • Page 250 9-52 Driving and Operating It depends on how the rig is used. Weight of the Trailer Tongue For example, speed, altitude, road The tongue load (A) of any trailer is grades, outside temperature, and an important weight to measure how much the vehicle is used to pull because it affects the total gross a trailer are all important.

  • Page 251: Towing Equipment

    Driving and Operating 9-53 Will any holes be made in the Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Trailer Brakes body of the vehicle when the Tires Does the trailer have its own trailer hitch is installed? If there brakes? Be sure to read and follow Be sure the vehicle's tires are are, seal the holes when the the instructions for the trailer brakes...

  • Page 252: Conversions And Add-Ons

    9-54 Driving and Operating Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12 volt battery, even if the Add-Ons vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Add-On Electrical Before attempting to add anything Equipment electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Notice: Do not add anything Vehicle on page 3 30 and Adding...

  • Page 253: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Hydraulic Clutch ... . 10-13 Headlamp Aiming Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..10-13 Headlamp Aiming ..10-27 Cooling System .

  • Page 254: General Information

    10-2 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Wheel Replacement ..10-59 General Information Tire Chains ....10-60 Tires ......10-40 For service and parts needs, If a Tire Goes Flat .

  • Page 255: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition Accessories and Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the 65 Warning Modifications installation or use of non GM certified parts, including control Most motor vehicles, including this Adding non dealer accessories or module or software modifications, is one, contain and/or emit chemicals making modifications to the vehicle known to the State of California to...

  • Page 256: Vehicle Checks

    10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service Hood work, use the proper service To open the hood: manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own about how to service the vehicle Service Work than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information WARNING...
  • Page 257 Vehicle Care 10-5 To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then, lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot on the underside of the hood and return the prop to its retainer.

  • Page 258: Engine Compartment

    10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 1.4L L4 Engine I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 259 Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on E. Remote Negative (-) Terminal. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. page 10 13. See Jump Starting on See Jump Starting on page 10 78. page 10 78. B. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Checking Engine Oil under Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir.
  • Page 260 10-8 Vehicle Care 1.8L L4 Engine I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 261: Engine Oil

    Vehicle Care 10-9 Check the engine oil level A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Remote Positive (+) Terminal. regularly and maintain the page 10 13. See Jump Starting on proper oil level. See Checking page 10 78. B. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil and When to Add Checking Engine Oil under Engine Compartment Fuse...
  • Page 262 10-10 Vehicle Care Checking the oil level too soon Notice: Do not add too much oil. Selecting the Right Engine Oil after engine shutoff will not Oil levels above or below the Selecting the right engine oil provide an accurate oil level acceptable operating range depends on both the proper oil reading.

  • Page 263: Engine Oil Life System

    Vehicle Care 10-11 vehicle warranty. Check with your Engine Oil Additives/Engine Used oil can be a threat to the dealer or service provider on environment. If you change your Oil Flushes whether the oil is approved to the own oil, be sure to drain all the oil Do not add anything to the oil.

  • Page 264: Automatic Transmission

    10-12 Vehicle Care When the system has calculated since the last oil change. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON that oil life has been diminished, it Remember to reset the oil life DIC message or Code 82 DIC indicates that an oil change is system whenever the oil is changed.

  • Page 265: Manual Transmission

    Vehicle Care 10-13 Change the fluid and filter at the Adding fluid will not correct a leak. side of the reservoir. The brake/ intervals listed in Maintenance A fluid loss in this system could hydraulic clutch fluid system should Schedule on page 11 3, and indicate a problem.
  • Page 266 10-14 Vehicle Care How to Inspect the Engine Air 1.8L L4 Engine WARNING Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/filter, Operating the engine with the air remove the filter from the vehicle cleaner/filter off can cause you and lightly shake the filter to release or others to be burned.

  • Page 267: Cooling System

    Vehicle Care 10-15 Cooling System Notice: Using coolant other than WARNING ® DEX-COOL can cause premature The cooling system allows the engine, heater core, or radiator An electric engine cooling fan engine to maintain the correct corrosion. In addition, the engine under the hood can start up even working temperature.
  • Page 268 10-16 Vehicle Care What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Never dispose of engine coolant drinkable water and DEX-COOL by putting it in the trash, pouring it coolant. If using this mixture, on the ground, or into sewers, WARNING nothing else needs to be added.
  • Page 269 Vehicle Care 10-17 The coolant surge tank is located in WARNING WARNING the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle. See Steam and scalding liquids from a Adding only plain water or some Engine Compartment Overview on hot cooling system can blow out other liquid to the cooling system page 10 6 for more information on and burn you badly.

  • Page 270: Engine Overheating

    10-18 Vehicle Care surge tank pressure cap and DEX-COOL coolant mixture to WARNING upper radiator hose, is no the coolant surge tank until the longer hot. level reaches the indicated You can be burned if you spill level mark. Turn the pressure cap slowly coolant on hot engine parts.
  • Page 271 Vehicle Care 10-19 If the decision is made not to lift the If Steam Is Coming from the If No Steam Is Coming from hood when this warning appears, Engine Compartment the Engine Compartment get service help right away. See If an engine overheat warning is Roadside Assistance Program on WARNING...

  • Page 272: Overheated Engine Protection

    10-20 Vehicle Care If the temperature overheat gauge Overheated Engine Notice: After driving in the is no longer in the overheat zone overheated engine protection Protection or an overheat warning no longer operating mode, to avoid engine Operating Mode displays, the vehicle can be driven. damage, allow the engine to cool Continue to drive the vehicle slowly before attempting any repair.

  • Page 273: Brakes

    Vehicle Care 10-21 Fill the washer fluid tank only Adding Washer Fluid WARNING three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for The brake wear warning sound fluid expansion if freezing means that soon the brakes will occurs, which could not work well.

  • Page 274: Brake Fluid

    10-22 Vehicle Care If the vehicle has rear drum brakes, Brake Adjustment Brake Fluid they do not have wear indicators, Every time the brakes are applied, but if a rear brake rubbing noise is with or without the vehicle moving, heard, have the rear brake linings the brakes adjust for wear.
  • Page 275 Vehicle Care 10-23 A fluid leak in the brake/clutch The fluid level should be above WARNING hydraulic system can also cause MIN. If it is not, have the brake/ a low fluid level. Have the brake/ clutch hydraulic system checked to If too much brake fluid is added, it clutch hydraulic system fixed, see if there is a leak.

  • Page 276: Battery

    10-24 Vehicle Care If brake fluid is spilled on the Always clean the brake/clutch fluid Vehicle Storage vehicle's painted surfaces, reservoir cap and the area around the paint finish can be the cap before removing it. This WARNING damaged. Be careful not to helps keep dirt from entering the spill brake fluid on the reservoir.

  • Page 277: Starter Switch Check

    Vehicle Care 10-25 Starter Switch Check 3. For automatic transmission Automatic Transmission vehicles, try to start the engine Shift Lock Control in each gear. The vehicle WARNING Function Check should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts When you are doing this in any other position, contact WARNING...

  • Page 278: Ignition Transmission Lock

    10-26 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) 3. With the engine off, turn the Park Brake and P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: ignition on, but do not start the Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift engine. Without applying the to P (Park).

  • Page 279: Headlamp Aiming

    Vehicle Care 10-27 covered by your warranty. Do not 3. With the latch open, pull the Headlamp Aiming allow the wiper arm to touch the wiper blade down toward the Headlamp aim has been preset at windshield. windshield far enough to release the factory and should need no it from the J-hooked end of the To replace the windshield wiper...

  • Page 280: Bulb Replacement

    10-28 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn High Beam Headlamp/ Low Beam Headlamp and DRL Signal and Parking For the proper type of replacement Lamps 1. Open the hood. See Hood on bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 4. page 10 33.
  • Page 281 Vehicle Care 10-29 4. Remove the bulb (C) from the Parking/Turn Signal Lamp headlamp assembly by turning 1. Open the hood. See Hood on counterclockwise and pulling page 10 4. straight back. 5. Install the new bulb in the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise.

  • Page 282: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, And Back-Up Lamps

    10-30 Vehicle Care Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps 2. Remove the trunk deck trim 4. Remove the bulb from the cover (A). socket (A). 3. Remove the bulb socket (B) by 5. Install the new bulb in the bulb turning counterclockwise and socket.
  • Page 283 Vehicle Care 10-31 To replace any one of these bulbs: Stoplamp/Taillamp, Turn Signal, Back up, and Rear Sidemarker Lamp 1. Open the trunk. A. Back-up Lamp 3. Remove the two screws that secure the taillamp assembly. B. Stoplamp/Taillamp C. Turn Signal Lamp D.

  • Page 284: License Plate Lamp

    10-32 Vehicle Care 8. Install the taillamp assembly and tighten the two screws. 9. Close the two screw covers. License Plate Lamp To replace the license plate lamp bulb: A. Sidemarker Lamp 4. Remove the taillamp assembly by pulling it straight back. B.

  • Page 285: Replacement Bulbs

    Vehicle Care 10-33 Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Bulb Exterior Lamp Electrical System Number Overload Back-Up Lamp 921K The vehicle has fuses and circuit Front and Rear breakers to protect against an Sidemarker electrical system overload. Front Parking/Turn 7444NA When the current electrical load is Signal Lamp too heavy, the circuit breaker opens High Beam/...

  • Page 286: Fuses And Circuit

    10-34 Vehicle Care Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have protected from short circuits by a the headlamp wiring checked right combination of fuses and circuit...
  • Page 287 Vehicle Care 10-35 Mini Fuses Usage Canister Vent Solenoid Ignition Not Used Fuel Injection Fuel Injection/ Ignition System Engine Control Module Lambda Sensor Canister Vent Solenoid Engine Compartment Fuse Block Not Used Rear Wiper The vehicle may not be equipped Mini Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and...
  • Page 288 10-36 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Not Used Lambda Sensor Rear Window Sensor Not Used Fog Lights Air Quality Sensor Antilock Brake Not Used System Rear Fog Lamp Not Used Body Control Rear Washer Horn Module Fuel System Control...
  • Page 289 Vehicle Care 10-37 J Case Usage Micro Usage HC Relays Usage Fuses Relays Cooling Fan K2 Front Power A/C Clutch Cooling Fan K1 Windows Starter Solenoid Electronic Mini Relays Usage Front Wiper Speed Vacuum Pump Ignition 87 Main Front Wiper On Antilock Brake Ignition 15 System Pump...

  • Page 290: Block

    10-38 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Fuses Usage Block Infotainment System/Hands free Phone Not Used Body Control Module Infotainment System Information Display/ Parking Assist Cigarette Lighter Power Outlet The instrument panel fuse block is Body Control in the driver side of the instrument Module panel.
  • Page 291 Vehicle Care 10-39 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Interior Fan Not Used Body Control Module Not Used Not Used Steering Power Seat Not Used Column Lock Diagnostic Instrument Cluster Not Used Connector Ignition/Electronic Airbag Key System Relays Usage Central Locking Body Control Trunk Open System/Tailgate...

  • Page 292: Tires

    10-40 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose the Improperly repaired tires can same danger as overloaded cause a crash. Only the Every new GM vehicle has tires. The resulting crash dealer or an authorized tire high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury.

  • Page 293: Low-Profile Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-41 Winter tires, in general, are Winter tires with the same speed Notice: Low profile tires are designed for increased traction on rating as the original equipment tires more susceptible to damage snow and ice covered roads. With may not be available for H, V, W, Y, from road hazards or curb winter tires, there may be decreased...

  • Page 294: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    10-42 Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the Tire Identification Number Tire Size illustration later in this (TIN). The TIN shows the Useful information about a tire is section for more detail. manufacturer and plant code, molded into its sidewall. The tire size, and date the tire was (B) TPC Spec (Tire examples show a typical...
  • Page 295 Vehicle Care 10-43 compact spare tire, see information on tire pressure and Compact Spare Tire on inflation see Tire Pressure on page 10 77 and If a Tire Goes page 10 47. Flat on page 10 60. (F) Tire Size A combination of (C) Tire Identification Number letters and numbers define a...

  • Page 296: Tire Designations

    10-44 Vehicle Care Tire Designations (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit is certified to carry. The speed number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a Tire Size height to width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load. For example, if the tire size The following is an example of a Tire Terminology and...
  • Page 297 Vehicle Care 10-45 Belt A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight cords that is located between oil, and coolant, but without Rating for the rear axle. See the plies and the tread. Cords passengers and cargo.
  • Page 298 10-46 Vehicle Care Maximum Load Rating model name molding that is Sidewall The portion of a tire load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same between the tread and the bead. maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall Speed Rating pressure for that tire.

  • Page 299: Tire Pressure

    Vehicle Care 10-47 Premature or UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Vehicle Placard A label irregular wear. Grading Standards) A tire permanently attached to a information system that provides vehicle showing the vehicle Poor handling. consumers with ratings for a capacity weight and the Reduced fuel economy.

  • Page 300: System

    10-48 Vehicle Care For additional information How to Check Recheck the tire pressure with regarding how much weight the tire gauge. Use a good quality pocket-type the vehicle can carry, and an gauge to check tire pressure. Return the valve caps on the example of the Tire and Loading Proper tire inflation cannot be valve stems to prevent leaks...
  • Page 301 Vehicle Care 10-49 tire inflation pressure label, you not reached the level to trigger Always check the TPMS malfunction should determine the proper tire illumination of the TPMS low tire telltale after replacing one or more inflation pressure for those tires.) pressure telltale.

  • Page 302: Operation

    10-50 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor tires to the recommended pressure inflation pressure for the tires when shown on the Tire and Loading they are cold. See Vehicle Load Operation Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 10, for an example Limits on page 9 10.
  • Page 303 Vehicle Care 10-51 Replacement tires or wheels do sealants could damage the TPMS replaced and the sensor not match the original equipment sensors. See Tire Sealant and matching process is performed tires or wheels. Tires and wheels Compressor Kit on page 10 62 for successfully.
  • Page 304 10-52 Vehicle Care TPMS Sensor Matching The TPMS sensor matching 7. Start with the driver side process is: front tire. Process 1. Set the parking brake. 8. Place the relearn tool against Each TPMS sensor has a unique the tire sidewall, near the valve identification code.

  • Page 305: Tire Inspection

    Vehicle Care 10-53 The tread or sidewall is LEARNING ACTIVE message Any time unusual wear is cracked, cut, or snagged on the DIC display screen noticed, rotate the tires as soon goes off. deep enough to show cord or as possible and check the wheel fabric.

  • Page 306: When It Is Time For New

    10-54 Vehicle Care Adjust the front and rear tires When It Is Time for New WARNING to the recommended inflation Tires pressure on the Tire and Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Factors such as maintenance, Loading Information label after parts to which it is fastened, can temperatures, driving speeds, the tires have been rotated.

  • Page 307: Buying New Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-55 The rubber in tires ages over time. Parking for an extended period can GM's exclusive TPC Spec This also applies for the spare tire, cause flat spots on the tires that system considers over a if the vehicle has one, even if it is may result in vibrations while dozen critical specifications that never used.
  • Page 308 10-56 Vehicle Care Braking and handling If the vehicle tires must be WARNING performance may be adversely replaced with a tire that does not affected if all the tires are not have a TPC Spec number, make Mixing tires of different sizes, replaced at the same time.

  • Page 309: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Vehicle Care 10-57 Different Size Tires and (NHTSA), which grades tires WARNING (Continued) by treadwear, traction, and Wheels temperature performance. This developed for the vehicle, and If wheels or tires are installed that applies only to vehicles sold in have them properly installed by a are a different size than the original the United States.
  • Page 310 10-58 Vehicle Care All Passenger Car Tires Must Traction AA, A, B, C conditions on a specified Conform to Federal Safety indoor laboratory test wheel. The traction grades, from Sustained high temperature can Requirements In Addition To highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, These Grades.

  • Page 311: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    Vehicle Care 10-59 Wheel Alignment and Tire Your dealer will know the kind of Notice: The wrong wheel wheel that is needed. can also cause problems with Balance bearing life, brake cooling, Each new wheel should have speedometer or odometer The tires and wheels were aligned the same load-carrying capacity, calibration, headlamp aim,...

  • Page 312: Tire Chains

    10-60 Vehicle Care Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING It is unusual for a tire to blowout WARNING Driving on a flat tire will cause while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire. are maintained properly. If air goes Do not use tire chains.

  • Page 313: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    Vehicle Care 10-61 This vehicle may come with a jack, WARNING (Continued) WARNING spare tire, and wheel block(s) or a tire sealant and compressor kit. changing a flat tire. If it is used for Changing a tire can be To use the jacking equipment to anything else, you or others could dangerous.
  • Page 314 10-62 Vehicle Care When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), Tire Sealant and WARNING (Continued) use the following example as a Compressor Kit guide to assist in the placement of and compressor kit instructions the wheel blocks (A). and inflate the tire to its WARNING recommended pressure.
  • Page 315 Vehicle Care 10-63 The tire sealant and compressor The kit includes: Tire Sealant can be used to temporarily seal Read and follow the safe handling punctures up to 6 mm (¼ inch) in instructions on the label adhered to the tread area of the tire. It can the sealant canister.
  • Page 316 10-64 Vehicle Care Using the Tire Sealant and If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 4. Remove the valve stem cap and wheel damage by driving slowly from the flat tire by turning it Compressor Kit to Temporarily to a level place. Turn on the hazard counterclockwise.
  • Page 317 Vehicle Care 10-65 The compressor will inject Notice: If the recommended 11. Unplug the power plug (C) from sealant and air into the tire. pressure cannot be reached after the accessory power outlet in approximately 25 minutes, the the vehicle. The pressure gauge (E) will vehicle should not be driven initially show a high pressure...
  • Page 318 10-66 Vehicle Care Do not exceed the speed on If the tire pressure has not Using the Tire Sealant and this label until the damaged tire dropped more than 68 kPa Compressor Kit without is repaired or replaced. (10 psi) from the recommended Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not inflation pressure, inflate the Punctured)
  • Page 319 Vehicle Care 10-67 See If a Tire Goes Flat on 8. Plug the power plug (C) into the on the Tire and Loading page 10 60 for other important accessory power outlet in the Information label. See Tire safety warnings. vehicle.

  • Page 320: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    10-68 Vehicle Care 15. Replace the air only hose (F) 2. Pull the air only hose (F) from To install a new sealant canister: and the power plug (C) back in the sealant canister (B). 1. Align the sealant/air hose (G) its original location.

  • Page 321: Tire Changing

    Vehicle Care 10-69 To remove the kit: Tire Changing 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on Removing the Spare Tire and page 2 13. Tools To access the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2 13. 2.
  • Page 322 10-70 Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire This vehicle may have aluminum wheels with exposed wheel nuts. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet. Or, this vehicle may have steel wheels with plastic covers.
  • Page 323 Vehicle Care 10-71 If needed, finish loosening them with your fingers. The plastic nut caps will not come off. If needed, use the flat end of the wheel wrench and pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off. The edge of the wheel cover could be sharp, so do not try to remove it with your bare hands.
  • Page 324 10-72 Vehicle Care 7. If you have a coin/pierce jack, WARNING attach the jack handle extension to the jack by sliding the hook Getting under a vehicle when it is through the end of the jack. lifted on a jack is dangerous. If you have a hex head jack, If the vehicle slips off the jack, place the hex tube end of the...
  • Page 325 Vehicle Care 10-73 WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack.
  • Page 326 10-74 Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) WARNING an emergency, a cloth or a paper Never use oil or grease on bolts towel can be used; however, use or nuts because the nuts might a scraper or wire brush later to come loose. The vehicle's wheel remove all rust or dirt.
  • Page 327 Vehicle Care 10-75 WARNING (Continued) aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts. See Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications. Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To Front Jack Cover Shown, Rear 16.
  • Page 328 10-76 Vehicle Care When reinstalling the wheel cover Storing the Flat Tire and Tools 5. Place the foam container inside or center cap on the full-size tire, the flat tire. Align the hole with 1. Replace the wheel wrench and tighten all five plastic caps hand the stow rod.

  • Page 329: Compact Spare Tire

    Vehicle Care 10-77 Compact Spare Tire Stop as soon as possible and Do not use the compact spare on check that the spare tire is correctly other vehicles. inflated after installing the spare on Do not mix the compact spare tire WARNING the vehicle.

  • Page 330: Jump Starting

    10-78 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps The jump start negative grounding could result in costly damage to point (D) is the engine block or an For more information about the the vehicle that would not be engine mounting bolt. Connect vehicle battery, see Battery on covered by the warranty.
  • Page 331 Vehicle Care 10-79 3. Set the parking brake firmly and 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. WARNING (Continued) put the shift lever in P (Park) Turn off all lights and with an automatic transmission, accessories in both vehicles, Be sure the battery has enough or Neutral with a manual except the hazard warning water.
  • Page 332 10-80 Vehicle Care 7. Connect one end of the black WARNING negative ( ) cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the good Fans or other moving engine battery (C). parts can injure you badly. Keep 8. Connect the other end of the your hands away from moving black negative ( ) cable to the parts once the engine is running.

  • Page 333: Towing

    Vehicle Care 10-81 To disconnect the jumper cables Towing Recreational Vehicle from both vehicles: Towing 1. Disconnect the black Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing refers to negative ( ) cable from the towing the vehicle behind another Notice: To avoid damage, the vehicle that had the dead vehicle such as behind a motor...
  • Page 334 10-82 Vehicle Care Here are some important things to Dinghy Towing (With If the vehicle must be towed, a dolly consider before recreational vehicle should be used. See "Dolly Towing" Automatic Transmission) towing: that follows for more information. The towing capacity of the Dinghy Towing (With Manual towing vehicle.
  • Page 335 Vehicle Care 10-83 3. Turn the ignition to ACC/ Dolly Towing ACCESSORY. 4. To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove fuse 22, 23, 24, and 25 from the instrument panel fuse block. See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 10 38 for more information.

  • Page 336: Appearance Care

    10-84 Vehicle Care 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a Appearance Care exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) straight-ahead position with a can result in damage or removal clamping device designed for of paint and decals. Exterior Care towing. Rinse the vehicle well, before Washing the Vehicle 5.
  • Page 337 Vehicle Care 10-85 cleaners that are marked safe for Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Shutter System Parts painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Regularly clean bright metal parts Occasional hand waxing or mild with water or chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim, polishing should be done to remove residue from the paint finish.
  • Page 338 10-86 Vehicle Care Windshield and Wiper Blades Heavy snow or ice can overload the Wheels and Trim Aluminum wipers. If the wiper motor overheats, or Chrome Clean the outside of the windshield the windshield wipers will stop until with glass cleaner. Use a soft, clean cloth with mild the motor cools and the wiper soap and water to clean the wheels.
  • Page 339 Vehicle Care 10-87 Notice: To avoid surface Body Component Lubrication Original manufacturer replacement damage, do not use strong soaps, parts will provide the corrosion Lubricate all key lock cylinders, chemicals, abrasive polishes, protection while maintaining the hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and cleaners, brushes, or cleaners vehicle warranty.

  • Page 340: Interior Care

    10-88 Vehicle Care Never rub any surface Interior Care to the cleaning cloth. Cleaners aggressively or with excessive should be removed quickly. Never To prevent dirt particle abrasions, pressure. allow cleaners to remain on the regularly clean the vehicle's interior. surface being cleaned for extended Do not use laundry detergents Immediately remove any soils.
  • Page 341 Vehicle Care 10-89 Interior Glass Fabric/Carpet 2. Remove excess moisture by gently wringing until water does To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Start by vacuuming the surface not drip from the cleaning cloth. dampened with water. Wipe droplets using a soft brush attachment. If a 3.
  • Page 342 10-90 Vehicle Care If the soil is not completely Notice: Soaking or saturating Do not use cleaners that increase removed, it may be necessary leather, especially perforated gloss, especially on the instrument to use a commercial upholstery leather, as well as other interior panel.

  • Page 343: Floor Mats

    Vehicle Care 10-91 Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the proper floor mat usage: Floor Mats The original equipment floor WARNING Pull up on the rear of the floor mat mats were designed for your to unlock each retainer and remove. If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle.
  • Page 344 10-92 Vehicle Care NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 345: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as Maintenance Your vehicle is an important oil 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 346 11-2 Service and Maintenance Because of the way people Refer to the information in the Refer to the information in the use vehicles, maintenance needs Maintenance Schedule Additional Maintenance Schedule Additional vary. There may need to be Required Services Normal chart. Required Services Severe chart.

  • Page 347: Maintenance Schedule

    Service and Maintenance 11-3 Check engine coolant level. See Maintenance indicate the need for vehicle service Engine Coolant on page 10 15. for more than a year. The engine oil Schedule and filter must be changed at least Check windshield washer fluid once a year and the oil life system level.
  • Page 348 11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect steering, Check starter switch. See Starter Check accelerator pedal for suspension, and chassis Switch Check on page 10 25. damage, high effort, or binding. components for damaged, loose, Replace if needed. Check automatic transmission or missing parts or signs of shift lock control function.
  • Page 349 Service and Maintenance 11-5 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 350 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance b) Or every four years, whichever e) Or every 10 years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services Normal excessive cracking, or damage; c) Or every 10 years, whichever replace, if needed.
  • Page 351 Service and Maintenance 11-7 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 352 11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance Special Application Additional Schedule Additional Required Services Maintenance and Care Services Severe a) Check all fuel and vapor lines Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important and hoses for proper hook up, Vehicles Only: Lubricate investment and caring for it routing, and condition.
  • Page 353 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Battery Brakes Hoses The battery supplies power to Brakes stop the vehicle and are Hoses transport fluids and should start the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. be regularly inspected to ensure additional electrical accessories. that there are no cracks or leaks.
  • Page 354 11-10 Service and Maintenance Trained dealer technicians can Shocks and Struts Tires inspect and recommend the Shocks and struts help aid in control Tires need to be properly inflated, right tires. Your dealer can also for a smoother ride. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining provide tire/wheel balancing the tires can save money, fuel, and services to ensure smooth...
  • Page 355 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Wheel Alignment Windshield Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for For safety, appearance, and the Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver best viewing, keep the windshield and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance.

  • Page 356: Lubricants, And Parts

    11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of Engine Oil the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10 9. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
  • Page 357 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723) Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Release Pawl Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Hood and Door Hinges Canada 10953474).

  • Page 358: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified here by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 1.4L L4 Engine 13272719 AC3144C 1.8L L4 Engine 13272720 AC3145C Engine Oil Filter...

  • Page 359: 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 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 360 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 361 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 362 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 363: Technical Data

    Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN Vehicle Identification is the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.

  • Page 364: Vehicle Data

    12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 12 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood.
  • Page 365 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid Automatic 6 Speed 4.0 L 4.2 qt Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
  • Page 366 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 1.8L L4 Engine (with Air 1.8L L4 Engine (without Air Conditioning) Conditioning) 1.4L L4 Engine I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 367: Customer Information

    Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
  • Page 368 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 369: Customer Assistance

    Two, General Motors of Canada assistance. However, if a customer Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), Limited wants you to be aware wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call of its participation in a no-charge the letter should be addressed to: the General Motors Customer Care Mediation/Arbitration Program.

  • Page 370: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    Caribbean Islands/Countries General Motors of Canada Limited Manage your vehicle (U.S.) (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: at chevrolet.com. Click on Virgin Islands) CA1-163-005 Owners, then Manage My 1908 Colonel Sam Drive General Motors de Mexico, S. de Chevrolet/Owners Login.

  • Page 371: Program

    Chevrolet Owner Centre has a Mobility Program. Call (Canada) chevroletowner.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) GM Mobility for details. TTY users call Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner Reimbursement Program 1-800-263-3830. Centre: Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives. Program Use the Vehicle Tools section.
  • Page 372 Road or Highway: Tow to the the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. When calling Roadside Assistance, nearest Chevrolet dealer for Chevrolet and General Motors of have the following information warranty service, or if the vehicle Canada Limited reserve the right to...

  • Page 373: Scheduling Service

    Customer Information 13-7 Towing or services for vehicles Trip Interruption Benefits Scheduling Service driven on a non-public road or and Assistance: Must be Appointments highway. over 250 kilometers from where your trip was started to When the vehicle requires warranty Services Specific to qualify.

  • Page 374: Courtesy Transportation

    13-8 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount Program Warranty service can generally be allowed by GM for shuttle service. completed while you wait. However, In addition, for U.S. customers, To enhance your ownership if you are unable to wait, GM helps should you arrange transportation...

  • Page 375: Collision Damage Repair

    Customer Information 13-9 Requirements vary and may eligibility pursuant to the terms and ensure that the vehicle's designed include minimum age requirements, conditions described herein at its appearance, durability, and safety insurance coverage, credit card, sole discretion. are preserved. The use of Genuine etc.
  • Page 376 13-10 Customer Information Aftermarket collision parts are also Insuring the Vehicle parts. Read the lease carefully, as available. These are made by you may be charged at the end of Protect your investment in the GM companies other than GM and may the lease for poor quality repairs.

  • Page 377: Service Publications Ordering Information

    Customer Information 13-11 Vehicle license plate number. Specify to the facility that any In such cases, you can have control required replacement collision parts of the repair and parts choices as Vehicle make, model, and be original equipment parts, either long as the cost stays within model year.

  • Page 378: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government

    13-12 Customer Information Owner Information Current and Past Models Reporting Safety Owner publications are written Technical Service Bulletins and Defects specifically for owners and intended Manuals are available for current to provide basic operational and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects information about the vehicle.

  • Page 379: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors

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

  • Page 380: Privacy

    13-14 Customer Information Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances Recording and This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur. Recorder (EDR). The main purpose Privacy Important: EDR data is recorded of an EDR is to record, in certain by the vehicle only if a non-trivial crash or near crash-like situations,...

  • Page 381: Onstar

    Customer Information 13-15 GM will not access this data or www.onstar.ca (Canada), or by personal information or link with share it with others except: with the any other GM system containing pressing the button and consent of the vehicle owner or, personal information.
  • Page 382 13-16 Customer Information NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 383 INDEX Airbags Audio Players ....7-17 Adding Equipment to the CD ......7-17 Accessories and Vehicle .
  • Page 384 INDEX Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-26 Check Bluetooth ..7-23, 7-25, 7-28 Engine Light ....5-13 Calibration .
  • Page 385 INDEX Cluster, Instrument ... . . 5-8 Customer Assistance ..13-4 Door Clutch, Hydraulic ... . . 10-13 Offices .
  • Page 386 INDEX Engine (cont'd) Fluid Overheated Protection Automatic Transmission ..10-12 Electrical Equipment, Operating Mode ... 10-20 Brakes ..... . 10-22 Add-On .
  • Page 387 INDEX Fuses General Information Heater Engine Compartment Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Engine ......9-22 Fuse Block .

  • Page 388: Traction Control System

    INDEX Instrument Panel Lamps (cont'd) Lights (cont'd) Storage Area ....4-1 License Plate ....10-32 Front Fog Lamp .

  • Page 389: Object Detection Systems

    INDEX Messages (cont'd) Lamp ......5-30 Maintenance Navigation Object Detection System ..5-31 Records .....11-15 Vehicle Data Recording Ride Control System .
  • Page 390 INDEX Operation, Infotainment Perchlorate Materials System ......7-6 Requirements, California ..10-3 Radio Frequency Ordering Personalization Identification (RFID) .
  • Page 391 INDEX Remote Keyless Entry Roof Seats (RKE) System ... . . 2-3, 2-4 Sunroof ..... . .2-21 Adjustment, Front .
  • Page 392 i-10 INDEX Service (cont'd) Start Vehicle, Remote ..2-9 Scheduling Appointments ..13-7 Starter Switch Check ..10-25 Tachometer ..... 5-9 Vehicle Messages .
  • Page 393 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont'd) Traction Sealant and Control System (TCS) ..9-36 Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-41 Compressor Kit ... 10-62 Control System (TCS)/ Uniform Tire Quality ®...
  • Page 394 i-12 INDEX Vehicle Care Windows ..... . 2-18 Storing the Tire Sealant Power ......2-19 and Compressor Kit .

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