Page 2: Table Of Contents
2015 GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Settings .
Page 3 2015 GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .
Page 4: Using This Manual
à l'adresse Refer to the purchase this manual including, but not limited savant: documentation relating to your to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the Helm, Incorporated specific vehicle to confirm the GMC Truck Emblem, ACADIA, and Attention: Customer Service features.
Page 5: Onstar
Introduction Danger, Warnings, and Vehicle Symbol Chart Cautions Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle Warning messages found on vehicle and what they mean. For more labels and in this manual describe information on the symbol, refer to hazards and what to do to avoid or the Index.
Page 6 Introduction : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Oil Pressure : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor : Tow/Haul Mode ® : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Windshield Washer Fluid...
Page 7 Introduction NOTES...
Page 8: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Passenger Sensing Side Blind Zone System ..... 1-10 Alert (SBZA) ....1-19 Mirror Adjustment .
Page 9: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 10: Information
In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-11. 11. Dome Lamp Override. See 21. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on Dome Lamps on page 6-5. page 5-4. 2. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-3 (Out of View). Instrument Panel Illumination Traction Control/Electronic Control on page 6-5. Stability Control on page 9-28.
Page 11: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive Press and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic Information alarm. This section provides a brief Press again to cancel the panic overview about some of the alarm. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 12: Door Locks
In Brief From the outside turn the key The engine will continue to run for toward the front or rear of the 10 minutes. After 30 seconds, repeat the steps if a 10-minute vehicle, or press the extension is desired. Remote start button on the Remote Keyless can be extended only once.
Page 13: Seat Adjustment
In Brief Power Liftgate Windows Seat Adjustment If equipped with a power liftgate, the Manual Seats vehicle must be in P (Park) to operate it. Press and hold on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Uplevel Shown, Base Similar Press the switch to lower the window.
Page 14: Memory Features
In Brief 3. Try to move the seat back and 3. Lumbar Control Memory Features forth to be sure it is locked in To adjust a power seat, if equipped: place. Move the seat forward or Move the lever (2) up or down to rearward by sliding the raise or lower the seat.
Page 15: Second Row Seats
In Brief Second Row Seats To fold the third row seatback: 1. Remove anything on or under the seat. 3. Pull up on the release lever on the back of the seat. The second row seat can be folded 4. Push the seatback forward to to access the third row.
Page 16: Safety Belts
In Brief Heated and Cooled Front Press the button once for the Safety Belts highest setting. With each press of Seats the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest.
Page 17: Passenger Sensing System
1-10 In Brief Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status 3. Return the switch to the center indicator will light on the instrument to deselect the mirror. System panel when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-14. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors United States...
Page 18 In Brief 1-11 Folding Mirrors Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Adjustment For vehicles with manual folding Adjustment mirrors, push the mirror toward the Adjust the rearview mirror to clearly vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return view the area behind the vehicle. to its original position.
Page 19: Interior Lighting
1-12 In Brief Interior Lighting Dome Lamp Override Dome Lamps The dome lamps are in the overhead console and above the rear seat passengers. The dome lamps come on when a door is opened, unless the dome lamp override button is pressed in. To manually turn them on, turn the instrument panel brightness control clockwise to the farthest position.
Page 20: Exterior Lighting
In Brief 1-13 Exterior Lighting Windshield Wiper/Washer : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the The windshield wiper/washer lever headlamps. is located on the left side of the : Turns on the headlamps steering column. together with the parking lamps and Turn the band with the wiper symbol instrument panel lights.
Page 21: Climate Controls
1-14 In Brief Windshield Washer Climate Controls FRONT: Press the button at the end of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield. Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper and rear wash button is on the center stack below the climate control system.
Page 22 In Brief 1-15 Dual Automatic Climate Control System Transmission Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode ERS mode allows you to choose the top-gear limit of the transmission and the vehicle's speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer. The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster.
Page 23: Vehicle Features
1-16 In Brief Vehicle Features AUX Port: 3.5 mm (1/8 in) connection for external audio devices. Radio(s) PUSH/SEL: Turn to manually find a station or highlight a menu selection. Press to select a highlighted selection. : Press to go to the Home Page. See Home Page in Operation on page 7-3.
Page 24 In Brief 1-17 Press and hold to quickly Storing Radio Station Presets SiriusXM Satellite Radio increase or decrease the time Service Up to 30 preset stations can be settings. stored. AM, FM, and SiriusXM (if SiriusXM is a satellite radio service Press OK or the Back screen equipped) can be mixed.
Page 25: Portable Audio Devices
1-18 In Brief Portable Audio Devices The Bluetooth-enabled mobile : Press to interact with phone must be paired with the ® Bluetooth and OnStar , if equipped. The vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it : Press to reject an auxiliary input jack on the faceplate can be used in the vehicle.
Page 26 In Brief 1-19 Cruise Control SET : Press briefly to set the Lane Departure speed and activate cruise control. Warning (LDW) If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed. If equipped, LDW may help avoid unintentional lane departures at : Press to disengage cruise speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or control without erasing the set...
Page 27: Universal Remote System
1-20 In Brief At the rear of the center console. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) Parking Assist on page 9-36. In the rear cargo area. If equipped, this system uses To use the outlets, remove the sensors on the rear bumper to Rear Vision cover.
Page 28: Maintenance
In Brief 1-21 Sunroof Vent: Press the front or rear of the Performance and switch to vent or close the sunroof. Maintenance The ignition must be in ON/RUN or Express-open/Express-close: ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained Press and release the rear or front Accessory Power (RAP) must be Traction Control/ of the switch to express-open or...
Page 29: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
1-22 In Brief Tire Pressure Monitor tire pressures are getting low and 3. Press and hold the set/reset the tires need to be inflated to the button until 100% is displayed. This vehicle may have a Tire proper pressure. Three chimes sound and the Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
Page 30: Onstar Overview
Diagnostic Services. OnStar Canada: 1-800-268-6800 services may require a paid Replace the vehicle's tires with New GMC owners are automatically subscription. See OnStar Overview the same TPC Spec number enrolled in the Roadside Assistance on page 14-1. molded into the tire's sidewall Program.
Page 31 1-24 In Brief NOTES...
Page 32: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-14 Windows Power Mirrors ....2-14 Keys Folding Mirrors .
Page 33: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows If equipped, with an active OnStar Remote Keyless Entry subscription, an OnStar Advisor (RKE) System Operation may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar, if equipped. The RKE transmitter functions work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the Remote Keyless Entry vehicle.
Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming Transmitters to (Lock): Press to lock all the Pressing on the RKE transmitter the Vehicle doors. disarms the content theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System Only RKE transmitters programmed If enabled through the Driver on page 2-11. to this vehicle will work.
Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows transmitter. Do not insert when doing so. Check local Caution the tool too far. Stop as regulations for any requirements on soon as resistance is felt. remote starting of vehicles. When replacing the battery, do Do not use the remote start feature Twist the tool until the not touch any of the circuitry on transmitter is separated.
Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows vehicle's lights cannot be seen, After entering the vehicle during a For example, if and then remote start, insert and turn the key press and hold for at least pressed again after the vehicle has to the ON/RUN position to drive the four seconds.
Page 37: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Conditions in Which the Power Door Locks Warning (Continued) Remote Start Will Not Work crash is increased if the The vehicle cannot be started using doors are not locked. So, all the remote start feature if the key is passengers should wear in the ignition, the hood is open, or if safety belts properly and the...
Page 38: Automatic Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows This feature can also be can be manually overridden by (Unlock): Press to unlock the programmed. See Vehicle doors. pressing and holding on the Personalization on page 5-42. power door lock switch. (Lock): Press to lock the doors. If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout is Automatic Door Locks Delayed Locking...
Page 39: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle has rear door security Doors Warning (Continued) locks to prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the Liftgate Adjust the climate control inside. system to a setting that brings in only outside air and Warning set the fan speed to the highest setting.
Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Liftgate Always close the liftgate before driving. To unlock the liftgate, press the Power Liftgate power door lock switch or press on the Remote Keyless Entry If equipped with a power liftgate, the (RKE) transmitter twice. See vehicle must be in P (Park) to Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) operate.
Page 41 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows continue to completion. If the If more obstacles are encountered vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) and on the same power cycle, the power accelerated before the power liftgate function deactivates. The liftgate latch closes, the liftgate may must be opened or closed manually reverse to the open position.
Page 42: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Manual Operation of Power Press the touch pad on the outside Vehicle Security of the liftgate pull cup and lift to Liftgate This vehicle has theft-deterrent open. Use the pull cup to lower and features; however, they do not make close the liftgate.
Page 43 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows The security light flashes. horn chirps and the lights flash. Testing the Alarm If the key is not placed in the When the door is closed, the To test the alarm: ignition and turned to START or the security light stops flashing and 1.
Page 44: Immobilizer Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Immobilizer When the PASS-Key III+ system It is possible for the PASS-Key III+ senses an incorrect key, the vehicle decoder to learn the transponder See Radio Frequency Statement on does not start. Anyone using a value of a new or replacement key.
Page 45: Exterior Mirrors
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. After the engine has started, turn Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. Convex Mirrors 4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN Warning position within five seconds of the original key being turned to A convex mirror can make things,...
Page 46: Folding Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Folding Mirrors Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors For vehicles with manual folding Reset the power folding mirrors if: mirrors, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Pull the mirror out to return The mirrors are accidentally to its original position.
Page 47: Interior Mirrors
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Dimming The mirror(s) return to the original Interior Mirrors position when: Mirror The vehicle is shifted out of Interior Rearview Mirrors If equipped, the driver outside mirror R (Reverse), or remains in automatically adjusts for the glare of Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear R (Reverse) for about the headlamps from behind.
Page 48: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Automatic Dimming Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy Rearview Mirror performance. This may result in a Warning pulsing sound when either rear If equipped, automatic dimming window is down and the front reduces the glare of the headlamps Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up.
Page 49 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Express-Up/Express-Down 2. Press and continue to hold the window switch until the window Windows is fully open. A window with the express-up/down 3. Pull up and hold the window feature allows it to be raised or switch to close the window.
Page 50: Roof
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Rear Window Lockout Roof Press to activate the rear window lockout switch. The indicator light comes on when Sunroof activated. The ignition must be in ON/RUN or Press again to deactivate the ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained lockout switch.
Page 51 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vent: Press and hold the front of Dirt and debris may collect on the the switch to vent the sunroof. Press sunroof seal or in the track. This and hold the rear of the switch to could cause an issue with sunroof close the sunroof.
Page 52: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-16 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-34 Restraints Pregnancy ....3-20 Airbag System Check .
Page 53: Head Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and Adjust the head restraint so that the To raise or lower the head restraint,...
Page 54: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints and push the head restraint Front Seats 2. Driver Seat Height rearward until the desired locking Adjustment Lever position is reached. Try to move the 3. Seatback Lever Seat Adjustment head restraint after the button is To adjust a manual seat: released to make sure that it is Warning 1.
Page 55: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Raise or lower the entire seat by Power Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment moving the rear of the control (1) up or down. Manual Lumbar Adjust the seatback by tilting the top of the control (2) forward or rearward.
Page 56: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you.
Page 57: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints 2. Push and pull on the seatback to Memory Seats make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the lever. If available, the controls on the 2. Move the seatback to the driver door are used to program and desired position, and then recall memory settings for the driver...
Page 58 Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions Memory Remote Recall recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the To save into memory: The memory feature can recall the appropriate manual control for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and 1.
Page 59: Heated And Cooled Front Seats
Seats and Restraints A single beep sounds. The driver Heated and Cooled Front seat moves back approximately Seats 8 cm (3 in) and the power steering column (if equipped) moves up and Warning forward. To move the seat back farther, press again until the seat If you cannot feel temperature is all the way back.
Page 60: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints the off setting. The lights indicate Rear Seats Entering and Exiting the three for the highest setting and one Third Row for the lowest. Warning The passenger heated seat may take longer to heat up. Using the third row seating The heated and/or cooled seats are position while the second row is canceled after the ignition is...
Page 61 3-10 Seats and Restraints 5. Pull the sliding seat lever (3) 5. Push and pull on the seatback forward. The seatback will tilt and seat cushion to make sure forward, and the seat will begin they are locked in place. sliding forward.
Page 62 Seats and Restraints 3-11 3. Pull forward on the reclining Third Row Seats To fold the third row seatback: seatback strap (2). 1. If the second row seat is in the The head restraint will fold down full rear position, adjust it Warning automatically.
Page 63 3-12 Seats and Restraints or lift the seatback and push it Warning (Continued) into place from inside the vehicle. sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and Warning are not twisted. If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden 3.
Page 64 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Installing the Third Row Seats 3. Reinstall the bolts, and torque to Caution (41 lb ft). Pull up on the To reinstall a third row seat: seat to make sure it is locked in Folding a rear seat with the safety 1.
Page 65: Safety Belts
3-14 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work Warning (Continued) This section of the manual It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts in a cargo area, inside or outside properly. It also describes some of a vehicle.
Page 66: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-15 safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
Page 67: Lap-Shoulder Belt
3-16 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt shoulder and across the chest. All seating positions in the vehicle These parts of the body are best have a lap-shoulder belt. able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if If you are using a rear seating there is a sudden stop or crash.
Page 68 Seats and Restraints 3-17 later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 3. Push the latch plate into the To unlatch the belt, push the button buckle until it clicks. on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position.
Page 69 3-18 Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Safety Belt Pretensioners The vehicle has a shoulder belt This vehicle has safety belt height adjuster for the driver and pretensioners for the front outboard right front passenger seating occupants. Although the safety belt positions.
Page 70 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Second Row Outboard Seating Positions Guides The vehicle has comfort guides for Warning the second row outboard seating positions. The comfort guides are A safety belt that is not properly stored on a clip on the interior trim worn may not provide the next to the outboard seatback.
Page 71: Safety Belt Use During
3-20 Seats and Restraints Third Row Seating Positions Comfort guides are available through your dealer for the third row seating positions. Instructions are included with the guide. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not 3.
Page 72: Safety Belt Extender
Seats and Restraints 3-21 A pregnant woman should wear a use it for securing child seats. To Safety Belt Care lap-shoulder belt, and the lap wear it, attach it to the regular safety Keep belts clean and dry. portion should be worn as low as belt.
Page 73: Airbag System
3-22 Seats and Restraints New parts and repairs may be Airbag System Warning (Continued) necessary even if the safety belt The vehicle has the following system was not being used at the crash. To help make sure the airbags: time of the crash. safety belt systems are working A frontal airbag for the driver.
Page 74 Seats and Restraints 3-23 The vehicle may have the following are also designed to help reduce Warning (Continued) airbag: the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate A front center airbag for the safety belts.
Page 75: Where Are The Airbags
3-24 Seats and Restraints The system checks the airbag Warning (Continued) Warning electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an should sit as far back as possible Children who are up against, electrical problem. See Airbag while still maintaining control of or very close to, any airbag when Readiness Light on page 5-14 for...
Page 76 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Driver Side Shown, Passenger The front outboard passenger If the vehicle has a front center Side Similar frontal airbag is in the passenger airbag, it is in the inboard side of the side instrument panel. driver seatback. The driver and front outboard passenger seat-mounted side impact airbags are in the side of the...
Page 77: When Should An Airbag
3-26 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag Warning (Continued) Inflate? that person causing severe injury This vehicle is equipped with or even death. The path of an airbags. See Airbag System on inflating airbag must be kept page 3-22. Airbags are designed to clear.
Page 78: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-27 It depends on what is hit, the side. The front center airbag is not system predicts that the vehicle is direction of the impact, and how designed to inflate in frontal about to roll over on its side, or in a quickly the vehicle slows down.
Page 79: How Does An Airbag
3-28 Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many The parts of the airbag that come types of collisions, primarily into contact with you may be warm, Restrain? because the occupant's motion is but not too hot to touch. There may not toward those airbags.
Page 80: Passenger Sensing
Seats and Restraints 3-29 crash. A new system will include Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual problems following an airbag system, brake and steering for the vehicle covers the need deployment, you should seek systems, etc.
Page 81 3-30 Seats and Restraints certain conditions. No other airbag Warning is affected by the passenger sensing system. A child in a rear-facing child The passenger sensing system restraint can be seriously injured works with sensors that are part of or killed if the passenger frontal the front outboard passenger seat.
Page 82 Seats and Restraints 3-31 There is a critical problem with frontal airbag, depending upon the Warning (Continued) the airbag system or the person s seating posture and body passenger sensing system. build. Everyone in the vehicle who Secure rear-facing child restraints has outgrown child restraints should When the passenger sensing in a rear seat, even if the airbag...
Page 83 3-32 Seats and Restraints If the On Indicator Is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an restraint and restarting the Child Restraint Adult-Sized Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, The passenger sensing system is turn the vehicle off.
Page 84 Seats and Restraints 3-33 2. Remove any additional material operates. We recommend that you Warning (Continued) from the seat, such as blankets, not use seat covers or other cushions, seat covers, seat aftermarket equipment except when serious injury or even death. An heaters, or seat massagers.
Page 85: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
3-34 Seats and Restraints the seat. If the passenger airbag Servicing the Warning (Continued) is turned on, the on indicator will Airbag-Equipped Vehicle be lit. proper service procedures, and Airbags affect how the vehicle If the passenger seat gets wet, dry make sure the person performing should be serviced.
Page 86: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-35 Your dealer and the service manual If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail Caution have information about the location airbags, see Different Size Tires of the airbag sensors, sensing and and Wheels on page 10-54 for If an airbag covering is damaged, diagnostic module, and airbag additional information.
Page 87: Child Restraints
3-36 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that Warning (Continued) come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that Older Children protect you and your booster. Use a booster seat with a passenger(s) in a crash, resulting lap-shoulder belt until the child in serious injury or even death.
Page 88 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Can proper safety belt fit be According to accident statistics, maintained for the length of the children are safer when properly trip? If yes, continue. If no, restrained in a rear seating position. return to the booster seat. In a crash, children who are not Q: What is the proper way to buckled up can strike other people...
Page 89: Infants And Young
3-38 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be the way back into the retractor, Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen. but it cannot do this if it is protection! This includes infants and That could cause serious or fatal wrapped around a child s neck.
Page 90 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Warning Warning (Continued) Never hold an infant or a child It is also better to secure a while riding in a vehicle. Due to forward-facing child restraint in a crash forces, an infant or a child rear seat.
Page 91 3-40 Seats and Restraints sure it is designed to be used in Warning a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying A young child's hip bones are still that it meets federal motor so small that the vehicle's regular vehicle safety standards.
Page 92: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-41 Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint Rear-Facing Infant Seat restraint for the child's body with the designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness.
Page 93: Where To Put The
3-42 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to crash if the child restraint is not locate the nearest child safety seat Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. inspection station.
Page 94 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Whenever possible, children age Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) 12 and under should be secured in a rear seating position. injured or killed if the right front See Passenger Sensing System The vehicle may be equipped with a passenger airbag inflates and the on page 3-29 for additional front center airbag in the inboard...
Page 95: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
3-44 Seats and Restraints additional passengers or child vehicle. The LATCH system is Make sure to follow the instructions restraints. Adjacent seating designed to make installation of a that came with the child restraint, positions should not be used if the child restraint easier.
Page 96 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Page 97 3-46 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Second Row 60/40 Bench Third Row (Top Tether Anchor): Seating (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. positions with top tether anchors. Second Row Bucket (Lower Anchor): Seating (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors.
Page 98: System
Seats and Restraints 3-47 Be sure to use an anchor on the that the top tether be attached, or if same side of the vehicle as the the instructions that come with the seating position where the child child restraint say that the top tether restraint will be placed.
Page 99 3-48 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning Caution restraint properly using the Children can be seriously injured Do not let the LATCH anchors, or use the vehicle safety or strangled if a shoulder belt is attachments rub against the belts to secure the restraint, wrapped around their neck.
Page 100 Seats and Restraints 3-49 the rearward position, whenever child restraint manufacturer second row bench possible, to minimize contact with instructions and the instructions seatbacks are aligned at the front center airbag. in this manual. the same angle. 2. If the child restraint manufacturer If you need to secure more than one 1.1.
Page 101: Replacing Latch System
3-50 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using using a single tether, route does not have a headrest the tether over the headrest or head restraint and you or head restraint. are using a single tether, 3. Before placing a child in the route the tether over the child restraint, make sure it is seatback.
Page 102: Securing Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-51 seat, move the second row seat to the instructions that come with the Warning (Continued) the rearward position, whenever child restraint say that the top strap possible, to minimize contact with must be anchored. working properly after a crash, the front center airbag.
Page 103 3-52 Seats and Restraints or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
Page 104: Securing Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-53 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints Warning tether, follow the child restraint (Front Passenger Seat) manufacturer's instructions A child in a rear-facing child regarding the use of the top The vehicle has airbags. A rear seat restraint can be seriously injured tether.
Page 105 3-54 Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that or around the restraint. The child Warning (Continued) forward-facing child restraints have restraint instructions will show a top tether, and that the tether be you how. Secure rear-facing child restraints attached.
Page 106 Seats and Restraints 3-55 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
Page 107 3-56 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
Page 108: Instrument Panel Storage
Storage Storage Storage This vehicle has an instrument panel storage area. To open the Compartments cover, pull the latch forward. Storage Compartments Glove Box Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Lift the glove box handle to open it.
Page 109: Cupholders
Storage Armrest Storage Center Console Storage There is additional storage under the armrest. Move the armrest all the way to the rear position, then If equipped, the rear seat armrest Pull up the lever on the front of the slide the storage cover back to may have two cupholders.
Page 110: Additional Storage Features
Storage Additional Storage Warning Features An improperly latched and closed cargo cover, or cargo cover left in Cargo Cover the open position, could be For vehicles with a cargo cover, it thrown about the vehicle during a can be used to cover items in the crash or sudden maneuver.
Page 111: Convenience Net
Storage Convenience Net For vehicles with a convenience Roof Rack System net (4), attach it to the vehicle using only the cargo tie-downs (3) on Warning each side. The net is used to store small loads and should not be used If something is carried on top of for heavy loads.
Page 112 Storage For vehicles with a roof rack, the To prevent damage or loss of cargo rack can be used to load items. For when driving, check to make sure roof racks that do not have crossrails and cargo are securely crossrails included, GM Certified fastened.
Page 113 Storage NOTES...
Page 114: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Airbag Readiness Light ..5-14 Vehicle Messages Passenger Airbag Status Vehicle Messages ... 5-32 Controls Indicator ....5-14 Battery Voltage and Charging Charging System Light .
Page 115: Controls
Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Vehicle Personalization ..5-42 Steering Wheel Universal Remote System Steering Wheel Controls Universal Remote System . . . 5-49 Adjustment Universal Remote System Programming .
Page 116: Horn
Instruments and Controls To select tracks on an iPod or USB ¨ (Seek): Press to go to the next device: radio station while in AM, FM, ® or SiriusXM Press and hold ¨ while listening to a song listed in Press to go to the next track or the main audio page to quickly...
Page 117: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer Rear Window Wiper/ Compass Washer FRONT (Washer Fluid): Press Your vehicle may have a compass the button at the end of the lever, to in the Driver Information Center The rear wiper and rear wash button spray washer fluid on the (DIC).
Page 118 Instruments and Controls give false readings. The compass 5. If calibration is necessary, must be set to the variance zone in calibrate the compass. See which the vehicle is traveling. Compass Calibration Procedure following. To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure: Compass Calibration Compass Variance (Zone)
Page 119: Clock
Instruments and Controls Press and hold to quickly note pad holder, or any other 3. Press the set/reset button to increase or decrease the time magnetic item. Turn off the vehicle, start the compass calibration. settings. move the magnetic item, then turn 4.
Page 120: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Power Outlets Certain accessory plugs may not be Warning compatible with the accessory The vehicle has 12-volt outlets that power outlet and could overload Power is always supplied to the can be used to plug in electrical vehicle and adapter fuses.
Page 121 Instruments and Controls Power Outlet 120 Volt An indicator light on the outlet turns If equipment is connected using on to show it is in use. The light more than 150 watts or a system Alternating Current comes on when the ignition is in fault is detected, a protection circuit If equipped with this power outlet it ON/RUN, equipment requiring less...
Page 122: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls The power outlet is not designed for Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there and may not work properly, if the could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and following are plugged in: function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators Equipment with high initial peak...
Page 123: Instrument Cluster
5-10 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 124: Odometer
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Speedometer Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge shows how much fuel is left The speedometer shows the vehicle in the tank. speed in kilometers per hour (km/h) An arrow in the fuel gauge indicates and miles per hour (mph).
Page 125: Engine Coolant Temperature
5-12 Instruments and Controls gauge may have indicated the See Engine Overheating on tank was half full, but it actually page 10-16 for more information. took a little more or less than Voltmeter Gauge half the tank's capacity to fill the tank.
Page 126: Safety Belt Reminders
Instruments and Controls 5-13 This is normal. Readings between Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt the low and high warning zones Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder indicate the normal operating range. There is a passenger safety belt Light Readings in the low warning zone reminder light near the passenger may occur when a large number of There is a driver safety belt...
Page 127: Airbag Readiness Light
5-14 Instruments and Controls The front passenger safety belt The airbag readiness light comes on Passenger Airbag Status reminder light and chime may turn for several seconds when the Indicator on if an object is put on the seat vehicle is started. If the light does such as a briefcase, handbag, not come on then, have it fixed The vehicle has a passenger...
Page 128: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-15 as a system check. Then, after a check to show the light is working. Warning several more seconds, the status It should go out when the engine is indicator will light either ON or OFF, started. If the airbag readiness light ever or either the on or off symbol to let If the light stays on, or comes on...
Page 129 5-16 Instruments and Controls are at acceptable levels, helping to assists the service technician in Caution (Continued) maintain a clean environment. The correctly diagnosing any malfunction indicator lamp comes malfunction. (TPC) can affect the vehicle's on when the vehicle is placed in emission controls and can cause ON/RUN, as a check to show it is Caution...
Page 130 Instruments and Controls 5-17 Avoid hard accelerations. been left off or improperly diagnostic tools to fix any installed. A loose or missing fuel mechanical or electrical problems Avoid steep uphill grades. cap could allow fuel to evaporate that might have developed. If towing a trailer, reduce the into the atmosphere.
Page 131: Brake System Warning
5-18 Instruments and Controls The vehicle may not pass inspection for lack of OBD II system This light should come on briefly inspection if: readiness, your dealer can prepare when the ignition key is turned to the vehicle for inspection. ON/RUN.
Page 132: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Antilock Brake System brake system warning light is not Warning on, there are still brakes, but no (ABS) Warning Light antilock brakes. If the regular brake The brake system might not be system warning light is also on, working properly if the brake there are no antilock brakes and system warning light is on.
Page 133: Lane Departure Warning
5-20 Instruments and Controls ® Lane Departure Warning Vehicle Ahead Indicator StabiliTrak Indicator (LDW) Light Light If equipped, this indicator will display green when a vehicle is If equipped, this light comes on The StabiliTrak light comes on detected ahead and amber when briefly while starting the vehicle.
Page 134: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls 5-21 Engine Coolant Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady Temperature Warning If the light flashes for about a minute Light and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every ignition cycle.
Page 135: Security Light
5-22 Instruments and Controls Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle's security system, see Vehicle Alarm System on page 2-11. High-Beam On Light This light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced The security light should come on by your dealer.
Page 136: Front Fog Lamp Light
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. The front fog lamp light comes on This light comes on when the cruise when the fog lamps are in use.
Page 137 5-24 Instruments and Controls The outside air temperature and DIC Buttons on vehicles with this feature, and compass, if equipped, also display compass calibration and zone on the DIC when viewing the trip setting on vehicles with this feature. and fuel information. The outside air (Trip/Fuel): Press this button temperature automatically appears to display the odometer, trip...
Page 138 Instruments and Controls 5-25 When the remaining oil life is low, SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT PARK ASSIST the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON If the vehicle has the Side Blind If your vehicle has the Rear Parking message will appear on the display. Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this Assist (RPA) system, press the See Engine Oil Messages on...
Page 139 5-26 Instruments and Controls REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT the vehicle information will then be If the tire pressure display shows displayed in the unit of dashes instead of a value, there If the vehicle has the Rear Cross measurement selected. may be a problem with your vehicle.
Page 140 Instruments and Controls 5-27 or miles (mi). Pressing the trip since the ignition was last turned on. RANGE odometer reset stem will also This can be used if the trip Press the trip/fuel button until display the odometer. odometer is not reset at the RANGE displays.
Page 141: Head-Up Display (Hud)
5-28 Instruments and Controls AVG (Average) ECONOMY Time will continue to be counted as AVG (Average) SPEED long as the ignition is on, even if Press the trip/fuel button until AVG Press the trip/fuel button until AVG another display is being shown on ECONOMY displays.
Page 142 Instruments and Controls 5-29 If equipped with the HUD, some The following indicator lights come information concerning the on in the instrument panel when operation of the vehicle is projected activated and also appear on onto the windshield. This includes the HUD: the speedometer reading, rpm Turn Signal Indicators...
Page 143 5-30 Instruments and Controls When the HUD is on, the To adjust the HUD image so that (Page): Press this button to speedometer reading is continually items are properly displayed: select the display formats. Release displayed. The current radio station the page button when the format 1.
Page 144 Instruments and Controls 5-31 The three formats are: English English English Metric Metric Metric Format Two: This display includes Format Three: This display the information in Format One includes all the information in Format One: This display gives the without the transmission information Format One along with a circular speedometer reading (in English or and the outside air temperature.
Page 145: Vehicle Messages
5-32 Instruments and Controls All formats will show the HUD Troubleshooting Vehicle Messages Turn-By-Turn navigation information Check that: Messages are displayed on the DIC and provide details about the next to notify the driver that the status of driving maneuver to be made. When Nothing is covering the HUD lens.
Page 146: Battery Voltage And Charging
Instruments and Controls 5-33 The following are the possible Turn off all unnecessary Brake System Messages messages that can be displayed accessories to allow the battery to SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM and some information about them. recharge. This message displays along with The normal battery voltage range is Battery Voltage and the brake system warning light if...
Page 147: Door Ajar Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls Door Ajar Messages obstructions, and close the door RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN again. Check to see if the message This message displays and a chime DRIVER DOOR OPEN still appears on the DIC. sounds if the passenger side rear This message displays and a chime door is not fully closed and the LIFTGATE OPEN...
Page 148: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 If this message continues to appear, severe damage. This message message remains on, take the have the system repaired by your clears when the engine has cooled vehicle to your dealer for service. dealer as soon as possible to avoid to a safe operating temperature.
Page 149: Fuel System Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls coolant protection mode. See TIGHTEN GAS CAP Lamp Messages Engine Overheating on page 10-16 This message may display along AUTOMATIC LIGHT for further information. with the check engine light on the CONTROL OFF This message also displays when instrument cluster if the vehicle's the vehicle's engine power is fuel cap is not tightened properly.
Page 150: Object Detection System
Instruments and Controls 5-37 Object Detection System LANE DEPARTURE SYS been turned off. To turn the RPA system back on, see Parking Assist UNAVAILABLE Messages on page 9-35. This message displays when FORWARD COLLISION ALERT REAR CROSS TRAFFIC attempting to activate the Lane UNAVAILABLE Departure Warning (LDW) system ALERT SYSTEM OFF...
Page 151: Ride Control System
5-38 Instruments and Controls this system to help you park. See SIDE DETECTION SYS Ride Control System Parking Assist on page 9-35. See TEMPORARILY OFF Messages your dealer for service. If your vehicle has the Side Blind SERVICE STABILITRAK SERVICE SIDE DETECTION Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this message displays when the SBZA SYSTEM...
Page 152: Airbag System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 TRACTION CONTROL OFF Security Messages systems are no longer working. Have the climate control system This message displays when the SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT serviced by your dealer if you notice Traction Control System (TCS) is SYSTEM a drop in heating and air turned off.
Page 153: Tire Messages
5-40 Instruments and Controls STARTING DISABLED If a tire pressure message appears comes on and stays on, there may on the DIC, stop as soon as you be a problem with the TPMS. See SERVICE THROTTLE can. Inflate the tires by adding air your dealer.
Page 154: Vehicle Reminder
Instruments and Controls 5-41 AWD system overheat If this message appears, stop as This message displays and a chime soon as possible and turn off the sounds if the transmission fluid in Loss of wheel or vehicle speed ignition for 30 seconds. Restart the the vehicle gets hot.
Page 155: Vehicle Speed Messages
5-42 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Speed Messages Vehicle Entering the Feature Settings Menu Personalization SPEED LIMITED TO 1. Turn the ignition on and place XXX KM/H (MPH) Your vehicle may have the vehicle in P (Park). customization capabilities that allow This message displays when your To avoid excessive drain on the you to program certain features to...
Page 156 Instruments and Controls 5-43 Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current made to this feature. The current the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN setting will remain. setting will remain.
Page 157 5-44 Instruments and Controls DRIVER IN PARK: Only the driver Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ door will unlock when the vehicle is REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on reset button while the desired shifted into P (Park). the DIC display.
Page 158 Instruments and Controls 5-45 LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior lock button on the RKE transmitter is dark enough outside. This lamps will flash when you press the twice. See Delayed Locking on happens after the key is turned from unlock button on the RKE page 2-7.
Page 159 5-46 Instruments and Controls APPROACH LIGHTING or the vehicle is no longer off. See NO CHANGE: No change will be Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) made to this feature. The current This feature allows you to select System Operation on page 2-2. setting will remain.
Page 160 Instruments and Controls 5-47 DRIVER MIRROR: The driver Press the customization button until original exit position, unless a outside mirror will be tilted down EASY EXIT SEAT appears on the memory recall took place prior to when the vehicle is shifted into DIC display.
Page 161 5-48 Instruments and Controls ON: The driver seat and outside Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Press the customization button until mirrors will automatically move to transmitter. See Remote Vehicle FACTORY SETTINGS appears on the stored driving position when the Start on page 2-4. the DIC display.
Page 162: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-49 If you do not exit, pressing the Universal Remote Do not use the Universal Remote customization button again will system with any garage door opener System return you to the beginning of the that does not have the stop and feature settings menu.
Page 163 5-50 Instruments and Controls Make sure the hand-held transmitter 2. At the same time, press and programming is complete. has a new battery for quicker and hold both the hand-held There is no need to more accurate transmission of the transmitter button and one of the complete Steps 4 6.
Page 164 Instruments and Controls 5-51 flash, press and hold the same enough for the Universal Remote button a second time for system to pick up the signal during two seconds, then release it. programming. Again, if the door does not move If the programming did not work, or the garage door lamp does replace Step 2 under Programming...
Page 165: Universal Remote System Operation
5-52 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Operation Button Using the Universal Remote To reprogram any of the system System buttons: Press and hold the appropriate 1. Press and hold any one of the Universal Remote system button for buttons.
Page 166: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Entry Lighting ....6-6 Delayed Entry Lighting ..6-7 Exterior Lamp Controls Delayed Exit Lighting .
Page 167: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting Daytime Running Lamps (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, (DRL)/Automatic except the headlamps. Headlamp System (Headlamps): Turns on the DRL can make it easier for others to headlamps together with the parking see the front of your vehicle during lamps and instrument panel lights.
Page 168: Delayed Headlamps
Lighting The headlamps automatically Delayed Headlamps Hazard Warning Flashers change from DRL to the regular Delayed headlamps provide a headlamps depending on the period of exterior lighting as you darkness of the surroundings. The leave the area around the vehicle. other lamps that come on with the This feature is activated when the headlamps will also come on.
Page 169: Turn And Lane-Change
Lighting Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or lane The fog lamp button is on the change the arrow flashes rapidly or exterior lamp control to the left of Signals does not come on, a signal bulb the steering column. may be burned out.
Page 170: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Dome Lamps (Instrument Panel Brightness): Push the knob in all The dome lamps are in the the way until it extends out and then Instrument Panel overhead console and above the turn the knob clockwise or rear seat passengers. Illumination Control counterclockwise to brighten or dim The dome lamps come on when a...
Page 171: Reading Lamps
Lighting Dome Lamp Override Lighting Features Entry Lighting For vehicles with courtesy lamps, they come on and stay on for a set time whenever is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. If a door is opened, the lamps stay on while it is open and then turn off automatically about 20 seconds after the door is closed.
Page 172: Delayed Entry Lighting
Lighting When the ignition is on, illuminated Delayed Exit Lighting Parade Dimming entry is inactive, which means the Delayed exit lighting illuminates the This feature automatically prohibits courtesy lamps will not come on interior for a period of time after the the dimming of the instrument panel unless a door is opened.
Page 173: Battery Power Protection
Lighting voltage move up or down. This is It can increase engine idle speed to Battery Power Protection normal. If there is a problem, an generate more power whenever This feature helps prevent the alert will be displayed. needed. It can temporarily reduce battery from being drained, if the the power demands of some The battery can be discharged at...
Page 174 Infotainment System Infotainment Phone Introduction Bluetooth ....7-18 System Infotainment Settings Settings ..... . 7-25 Base radio information is included in this manual.
Page 175: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Set up the audio by presetting The infotainment system has built-in Theft-Deterrent Feature favorite stations, setting the features intended to help avoid ® TheftLock is designed to tone, and adjusting the distraction by disabling some discourage theft of the vehicle's speakers.
Page 176: Overview
Infotainment System Overview SEEK (Previous/Reverse) The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons, touch screen, 10. SEEK (Next/Forward) steering wheel controls, and voice recognition. See Operation on page 7-3. BACK Operation Infotainment Controls PUSH/ (Volume/Power): Press to turn the system on and off.
Page 177 Infotainment System CD, USB: Press to seek or skip (Home Page): Press to go to SEEK (Previous/Reverse): the next track or program. the Home Page. See Home Page AM, FM, SiriusXM (if equipped): CD, USB: Press and hold to fast in this section.
Page 178 Infotainment System Home Page FAV (Favorites): Press to scroll Now Playing: Press to display the through the favorites banner on the active source page. The sources bottom of the screen. The favorites available are AM, FM, XM (if banner stores your favorite radio equipped), CD, USB, Bluetooth, and SiriusXM stations.
Page 179: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System Balance: Press L to hear more Radio the bottom of the screen sound from the left speakers or allowing you to select the one R for more sound from the right you want. AM-FM Radio speakers. The middle position Infotainment System Settings balances the sound between the Playing the Radio...
Page 180 Infotainment System Fade: Press the F or R button Seeking a Station To access the AM menu press the for more sound from the front or Menu screen button and the Press SEEK or SEEK to search rear speakers. The middle following may display: for a station.
Page 181 Infotainment System FM Station List: Press to display a To access the XM Menu press the list of FM stations. Menu screen button and the following may display: FM Category List: Press to display a list of FM categories. Update Station List: Press to update the FM stations list.
Page 182: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System Song: Press to set an audio alert 2. Repeat for each preset. Recalling a Preset Station when the current song is playing To recall a preset station from a Mixed-Band Presets on a SiriusXM channel. favorites page, do one the following: Each favorite page can store Tune Select Manager: Press Press the FAV screen button at...
Page 183: Radio Reception
7-10 Infotainment System 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.) and Radio Reception when things like storms and power www.xmradio.ca or call lines interfere with radio reception. Frequency interference and static 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). When this happens, try reducing the can occur during normal radio treble on the radio. When SiriusXM is active, the station reception if items such as phone name, number, category name,...
Page 184: Multi-Band Antenna
Infotainment System 7-11 Multi-Band Antenna Audio Players There can be increased skipping, difficulty in recording tracks, The multi-band antenna is located difficulty in finding tracks, and/or CD Player on the roof of the vehicle. This type difficulty in loading and ejecting. of antenna is used with the AM/FM If these problems occur, check the The player can be used for CD and...
Page 185 7-12 Infotainment System Loading and Ejecting Discs 2. Press the Menu screen button SEEK : on the CD Audio screen to To load a disc: Press to seek to the next track. display a list of Tracks/Songs. 1. Turn the radio on. Press and hold to fast forward 3.
Page 186: Mp3
Infotainment System 7-13 The air is very humid. Try the Bit rates supported: 8, 16, 24, MP3 Audio disc again later. 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144, 160, 192, 224, 256, There was a problem while and 320 kbps.
Page 187 7-14 Infotainment System Press any of the following buttons Albums: Press to view the albums Empty Folders on the MP3 Audio Menu: on the disc. Select the album to If a root directory or folder is empty view a list of all songs on the album. Folders: Press to view the folders or contains only folders, the player There might be a delay before the...
Page 188: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-15 ® iPod nano (3G, 4G, 5G, Preprogrammed Playlists CD player, or cassette tape player and 6G) to the auxiliary input jack for use as The radio recognizes another source for audio listening. ® iPod touch (1G, 2G, 3G, preprogrammed playlists;...
Page 189: Rear Seat Infotainment
7-16 Infotainment System Rear Seat The RSA functions operate even when the main radio is off. The front Infotainment audio system displays when the RSA is on, and disappears from the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) display when it is off. System Audio can be heard through wired headphones (not included) plugged...
Page 190: Rear Audio
Infotainment System 7-17 PROG (Program): Press to go to Rear Audio Press and hold until the the next preset radio station or display flashes to tune to an Controller (RAC) channel set on the main radio. This individual station. The display stops function is inactive, with some flashing after the buttons have not radios, if the front seat passengers...
Page 191: Bluetooth
7-18 Infotainment System Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. SRCE (Source): Press this button Phone The system may not work with to switch between the radio (AM, all cell phones. See Pairing in FM), SiriusXM (if equipped), CD, Bluetooth this section. and if the vehicle has these features, DVD, front auxiliary, and For vehicles equipped with...
Page 192 Infotainment System 7-19 receive phone calls. The system When to Speak: A short tone (Press To Talk): Press to can be used while the key is in the sounds after the system responds answer incoming calls, confirm ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY indicating when it is waiting for a system information, and start position.
Page 193 7-20 Infotainment System The pairing process is disabled 3. Say Pair. The system responds Listing All Paired and Connected when the vehicle is moving. with instructions and a four-digit Phones Personal Identification Number Pairing only needs to be The system can list all cell phones (PIN).
Page 194 Infotainment System 7-21 Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command Numbers To connect to a different cell phone, 1. Press the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to 2. Say Store. next available cell phone in the 30 phone numbers as name tags in order in which all the available cell...
Page 195 7-22 Infotainment System After the last digit has been Listing Stored Numbers Using the Dial or Call entered, say Store, and then Command The list command will list all stored follow the directions given by the numbers and name tags. 1.
Page 196 Infotainment System 7-23 If an unwanted number is Once connected, the person called Press to disconnect the recognized by the system, say will be heard through the audio current call and switch to the call Clear at any time to clear the last speakers.
Page 197 7-24 Infotainment System Muting a Call Transferring Audio from the Voice Pass-Thru Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a call, all sounds from inside Voice pass-thru allows access to the During a call with the audio in the the vehicle can be muted so that the voice recognition commands on the vehicle: person on the other end of the call...
Page 198: Settings
Infotainment System 7-25 Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System Settings (DTMF) Tones Unless information is deleted out of Press Settings on the Home Page the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it The Bluetooth system can send to adjust features and preferences, will be retained indefinitely. This numbers and the numbers stored as such as Favorite Pages, Display, includes all saved name tags in the...
Page 199 7-26 Infotainment System Rear Camera: Select Symbols Set Time: XM Categories: Press to and/or Guidelines to have them customize which available XM Press the up or down arrows to display on the rear camera Categories are displayed and used change the Hours, Minutes, AM, screen.
Page 200: Trademarks And License Agreements
Infotainment System 7-27 Guidelines: Press to enable or Trademarks and disable the RPA dynamic guidelines License Agreements presented over the rear camera video. See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9-38. Manufactured under license from Screen Brightness Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the To adjust the screen brightness, double-D symbol are trademarks of touch the screen, then press + or...
Page 201 7-28 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 202: Air Vents
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with Climate Control Systems this system. Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-4 Rear Climate Control System .
Page 203 Climate Controls Temperature Control: Turn automatically selects outside air. (Air Conditioning): Press to clockwise or counterclockwise to Recirculation cannot be selected turn the air conditioning system on increase or decrease the while in floor mode. or off. An indicator light comes on temperature of the air flowing from when A/C is on.
Page 204 Climate Controls Using recirculation for long periods these modes, the indicator flashes turning off. The defogger will also of time could cause the air inside three times and turns off. The air turn off when the engine is the vehicle to become too dry. To conditioning also comes on when turned off.
Page 205: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System Display Function Each time the temperature, mode, The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with or fan controls are adjusted, the this system. climate control display shows that function along with the inside temperature setting.
Page 206 Climate Controls To use automatic mode: To find a comfortable setting, Temperature Control start with a 22°C (73°F) 1. Press the AUTO button. The driver and passenger side temperature setting and allow temperature controls are used to When AUTO is selected, the about 20 minutes for the system adjust the temperature of the air current temperature(s) is...
Page 207 Climate Controls SYNC (Synchronized Changing the air delivery mode runs the air conditioning compressor Temperature): Press to set the while in automatic control places the unless the outside temperature is passenger temperature to match the system into manual control. The air less than 4°C (40°F).
Page 208 Climate Controls turns off to show that the A/C mode turned on, outside air or Rear Window Defogger is not available. If the A/C is on and recirculation is automatically The rear window defogger uses a the outside temperature drops selected for better performance.
Page 209 Climate Controls There is also an exterior Caution temperature sensor behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside Using a razor blade or sharp air temperature and helps maintain object on the inside rear window the temperature inside the vehicle. can damage the antenna or Any cover on the front of the vehicle defogger.
Page 210: Rear Climate Control System
Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls. It comes on when any rear control is adjusted. Fan Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Page 211 8-10 Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (with Rear Seat Audio) Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls. It comes on when any rear control is adjusted. (Fan Control): Press the fan up or down buttons to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Page 212: Air Vents
Climate Controls 8-11 Use of non-GM approved hood Air Vents (Bi-Level): Air is directed deflectors can adversely affect through the rear floor outlets, as the performance of the system. Use the slider switch in the center of well as the overhead outlets. the outlet, to change the direction of Keep the path under all seats (Floor): Air is directed through...
Page 213: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
8-12 Climate Controls Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter reduces the dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air and inside air when in recirculation mode. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Maintenance Schedule on 2.
Page 214: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park ... . 9-19 Cruise Control Shifting out of Park ..9-20 Cruise Control ....9-30 Operating Parking over Things Driver Assistance Systems...
Page 215: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Trailer Towing Driving Information passenger to handle potential General Towing distractions. Information ....9-46 Distracted Driving Driving Characteristics and Become familiar with vehicle Towing Tips .
Page 216: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Warning between you and the driver in Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
Page 217: Steering
Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the If the vehicle seems harder to steer Caution (Continued) vehicle is being driven, brake than normal when parking or driving normally but do not pump the slowly, there may be a problem with damage may occur to the power brakes.
Page 218: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Antilock Brake System (ABS) 2. Turn the steering wheel about Defensive drivers avoid most skids allows steering while braking. one-eighth of a turn, until the by taking reasonable care suited to right front tire contacts the existing conditions, and by not Off-Road Recovery pavement edge.
Page 219: 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 220: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Check all fluid levels and brakes, Wet ice can occur at about 0°C Warning (Continued) tires, cooling system, and (32°F) when freezing rain begins to transmission. fall, resulting in even less traction. loss of steering. Always have the Avoid driving on wet ice or in Shift to a lower gear when going engine running and the vehicle...
Page 221 Driving and Operating curve or an overpass can remain icy Warning Warning (Continued) when the surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden steering Fully open the air outlets on Snow can trap engine exhaust maneuvers and braking while or under the instrument under the vehicle.
Page 222: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating If it takes some time for help to Slowly spinning the wheels in the Warning arrive, now and then when you run forward and reverse directions the engine, push the accelerator causes a rocking motion that could If the vehicle's tires spin at high pedal slightly so the engine runs free the vehicle.
Page 223 9-10 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information The Tire and Loading Warning Label Information label also shows the size of the original equipment Do not load the vehicle any tires (3) and the recommended heavier than the Gross cold tire inflation pressures (4). Vehicle Weight Rating For more information on tires (GVWR), or either the...
Page 224 Driving and Operating 9-11 never exceed XXX kg or Determine the combined XXX lbs." on your vehicle s weight of luggage and cargo placard. being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely Determine the combined exceed the available cargo weight of the driver and and luggage load capacity passengers that will be riding...
Page 225 9-12 Driving and Operating seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
Page 226 Driving and Operating 9-13 The GVWR includes the weight goes. If you have to stop or turn Warning (Continued) of the vehicle, all occupants, quickly, or if there is a crash, fuel, and cargo. they will keep going. (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross The Certification/Tire label also Warning...
Page 227: Starting And Operating
9-14 Driving and Operating Starting and Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) Operating When you carry something breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake inside the vehicle, secure New Vehicle Break-In linings. it whenever you can. Following break-in, engine speed Do not leave a seat folded Caution and load can be gradually down unless you need to.
Page 228 Driving and Operating 9-15 In order to shift out of P (Park), the This position locks the ignition, 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ transmission, and the steering This can be done while the ACCESSORY and the brake pedal wheel when the key Is removed vehicle is moving.
Page 229: Starting The Engine
9-16 Driving and Operating If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, battery could be drained. You may Caution and must be shut off while driving, not be able to start the vehicle if the turn the ignition to ACC/ battery is allowed to drain for an Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the ACCESSORY.
Page 230: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-17 down. When the engine starts, Caution Caution let go of the key and accelerator. If the vehicle starts briefly but If the steering wheel is turned Cranking the engine for long then stops again, repeat these until it reaches the end of its periods of time, by returning the steps.
Page 231 9-18 Driving and Operating To Use the Engine Coolant Warning Warning (Continued) Heater overheat and cause a fire, 1. Turn off the engine. Improper use of the heater cord property damage, electric or an extension cord can damage 2. Open the hood and unwrap the shock, and injury.
Page 232: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 9-19 away from moving engine parts. For an additional 10 minutes of Leaving the Vehicle with the If you do not, it could be operation, close all the doors and Engine Running damaged. turn the key to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF.
Page 233: Shifting Out Of Park
9-20 Driving and Operating If you have to leave the vehicle with If torque lock does occur, your If the vehicle has an uncharged the engine running, be sure the vehicle may need to be pushed battery or a battery with low voltage, vehicle is in P (Park) and the uphill by another vehicle to relieve try charging or jump starting the...
Page 234: Parking Over Things
Driving and Operating 9-21 Parking over Things Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) That Burn There are holes or openings Warning in the vehicle body from Warning damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon modifications that are not monoxide (CO) which cannot be Things that can burn could touch completely sealed.
Page 235: Automatic Transmission
9-22 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning While Parked Transmission It is dangerous to get out of the It is better not to park with the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully engine running. in P (Park) with the parking brake If the vehicle is left with the engine firmly set.
Page 236 Driving and Operating 9-23 then press the button on the back of To rock the vehicle back and forth to Caution the shift lever before shifting from get out of snow, ice, or sand without P (Park). If you cannot shift out of damaging the transmission, see If Shifting out of P (Park) or P (Park), ease pressure on the shift...
Page 237: Manual Mode
9-24 Driving and Operating Manual Mode To use this feature: Caution 1. Move the shift lever to L (Low). Electronic Range Select If the vehicle accelerates slowly, 2. Press the plus/minus button on (ERS) Mode or does not shift gears, the the shift lever, to increase or ERS mode allows you to choose the transmission could be damaged.
Page 238: Tow/Haul Mode
Driving and Operating 9-25 While in L (Low), the transmission Tow/Haul Mode Automatic Engine Grade will prevent shifting to a lower gear Braking (Tow/Haul): If equipped with range if the engine speed is too Automatic Engine Grade Braking Tow/Haul mode, the button is on the high.
Page 239: Drive Systems
9-26 Driving and Operating Drive Systems Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses the wheels are Vehicles with this feature transfer slowing down.
Page 240: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-27 suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake Caution leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS. Driving with the parking brake on Using ABS can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or Do not pump the brakes.
Page 241: Brake Assist
9-28 Driving and Operating Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems The Brake Assist feature is This vehicle has an HSA feature, Traction Control/ designed to assist the driver in which may be useful when the stopping or decreasing vehicle vehicle is stopped on a grade Electronic Stability speed in emergency driving...
Page 242 Driving and Operating 9-29 vehicle wheel brakes to assist the comes on and stays on: driver in keeping the vehicle on the 1. Stop the vehicle. intended path. 2. Turn the engine off and wait If cruise control is being used and 15 seconds.
Page 243: Cruise Control
9-30 Driving and Operating Cruise Control If the Traction Control System (TCS) Caution or StabiliTrak system begins to limit With cruise control, a speed of wheel spin while cruise control is Do not repeatedly brake or about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can being used, the cruise control will accelerate heavily when TCS is be maintained without keeping your...
Page 244 Driving and Operating 9-31 SET : Press briefly to set the Resuming a Set Speed speed and activate cruise control. If the cruise control is set at a If cruise control is already active, desired speed and then the brakes use to decrease vehicle speed.
Page 245 9-32 Driving and Operating The speedometer reading can be Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control displayed in either English or metric Using Cruise Control There are four ways to end cruise units. See Instrument Cluster on Use the accelerator pedal to control: page 5-10.
Page 246: Driver Assistance Systems
Driving and Operating 9-33 Driver Assistance Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Warning Systems FCA is a warning system and does not apply the brakes. When Forward Collision Alert approaching a slower-moving or (FCA) System stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, or when following a vehicle too If equipped, the FCA system may closely, FCA may not provide a help to avoid or reduce the harm...
Page 247 9-34 Driving and Operating Collision Alert Tailgating Alert Warning FCA does not provide a warning to help avoid a crash, unless it detects a vehicle. FCA may not detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA sensor is blocked by dirt, snow, Without HUD or ice, or if the windshield is The vehicle ahead indicator will...
Page 248: Parking Assist
Driving and Operating 9-35 conditions when selecting the alert The sensors on the rear bumper are How the System Works timing. The range of selectable alert used to detect objects up to RPA comes on automatically when timings may not be appropriate for 2.5 m (8 ft) behind the vehicle, and the shift lever is moved into all drivers and driving conditions.
Page 249: Side Blind Zone
9-36 Driving and Operating A trailer was attached to the When the System Does Not up in the corresponding outside side vehicle, or an object was mirror and will flash if the turn signal Seem to Work Properly hanging out of the liftgate during is on.
Page 250 Driving and Operating 9-37 SBZA Detection Zones over that is in the side blind zone. SBZA can be disabled through the This indicates it may be unsafe to Driver Information Center (DIC). See change lanes. Before making a lane Driver Information Center (DIC) on change, check the SBZA display, page 5-23.
Page 251: Rear Vision
9-38 Driving and Operating serviced. The system may light up When SBZA is disabled for any Warning (Continued) due to guardrails, signs, trees, reason other than the driver turning shrubs, and other non-moving it off, the Side Blind Zone Alert ON different from actual distances.
Page 252 Driving and Operating 9-39 The RVC display remains on after The RVC system may have a detects objects coming from up to shifting out of R (Reverse) for guideline overlay that can help the 20 m (65 ft) from the left or right side approximately 10 seconds.
Page 253: Lane Departure
9-40 Driving and Operating There are extreme temperature The following illustrations show the 1. View displayed by the changes. field of view that the camera camera. provides. 2. Corner of the rear bumper. Lane Departure When the System Does Not Warning (LDW) Seem To Work Properly If equipped, LDW may help avoid...
Page 254 Driving and Operating 9-41 the turn signal in that direction, Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) changes to amber and flashes. Additionally, there will be three the windshield or headlamps camera sensors clean and in beeps on the right or left, depending are blocked by dirt, snow, good repair.
Page 255: Fuel
9-42 Driving and Operating Fuel higher. Do not use gasoline with an Caution octane rating below 87, as it may Use of the recommended fuel is an cause engine damage and will lower Do not use fuel containing important part of the proper fuel economy.
Page 256: California Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-43 California Fuel Fuels in Foreign gasoline additive recommended by General Motors. It is available at Requirements Countries your dealer. If the vehicle is certified to meet If planning to drive in countries Filling the Tank California Emissions Standards, it is outside the U.S.
Page 257 9-44 Driving and Operating Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not Warning (Continued) top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished Keep children away from the pumping before removing the fuel pump and never let nozzle.
Page 258: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-45 Filling a Portable Fuel Caution Warning (Continued) Container If a new fuel cap is needed, be Place the nozzle inside the fill sure to get the right type of cap opening of the container Warning from your dealer. The wrong type before dispensing fuel, and Filling a portable fuel container of fuel cap may not fit properly,...
Page 259: Trailer Towing
9-46 Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Driving Characteristics Warning and Towing Tips General Towing When towing a trailer, exhaust Driving with a Trailer gases may collect at the rear of Information When towing a trailer: the vehicle and enter if the Only use towing equipment that has liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most Become familiar with the state...
Page 260 Driving and Operating 9-47 Towing a trailer requires a certain trailer, which mainly occurs during Making Turns amount of experience. The cornering. This is normal when combination you are driving is towing heavier trailers. Caution longer and not as responsive as the Following Distance vehicle itself.
Page 261 9-48 Driving and Operating Properly hooked up, the trailer When towing at high altitude on If parking the rig on a hill: lamps also flash, telling other steep uphill grades, engine coolant 1. Press the brake pedal, but do drivers the vehicle is turning, boils at a lower temperature than at not shift into P (Park) yet.
Page 262 Driving and Operating 9-49 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is Engine Cooling When Trailer Weight of the Trailer clear of the chocks. Towing How heavy can a trailer safely be? 4. Stop and have someone pick up The cooling system may temporarily Speed, altitude, road grades, and store the chocks.
Page 263 9-50 Driving and Operating Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle Maximum Trailer Weight *GCWR Front-Wheel Drive 907 kg (2,000 lb) 3 402 kg (7,500 lb) Front-Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package 2 359 kg (5,200 lb) 4 649 kg (10,250 lb) All-Wheel Drive...
Page 264: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-51 If a weight-carrying hitch or a It is important that the vehicle does Towing Equipment weight-distributing hitch is being not exceed any of its ratings Hitches used, the trailer tongue (1) should GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Maximum weigh 10-15 percent of the total Trailer Rating or Tongue Weight.
Page 265 9-52 Driving and Operating Weight-Distributing Hitches and Safety Chains Trailer Wiring Harness Weight Carrying Hitches Always attach chains between the Basic Trailer Wiring vehicle and the trailer. Cross the The trailer wiring harness, with a safety chains under the tongue of seven-pin connector, is located at the trailer to help prevent the tongue the rear of the vehicle and is tied to...
Page 266 Driving and Operating 9-53 *The fuse for this circuit is installed Electric Trailer Brake Control Conversions and in the underhood electrical center, Wiring Provisions Add-Ons but the wires are not connected. These wiring provisions for an They should be connected by your electric trailer brake controller are dealer or a qualified service center.
Page 267 9-54 Driving and Operating NOTES...
Page 268: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Overheated Engine Electrical System Protection High Voltage Devices and Operating Mode ... 10-18 Wiring ..... 10-27 Power Steering Fluid .
Page 269: General Information
10-2 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New General Information cause cancer and birth defects or Tires ..... . 10-52 other reproductive harm.
Page 270: Warning
Vehicle Care 10-3 handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. aerodynamics, durability, and Before attempting to do your own electronic systems like antilock service work, see Servicing the Doing Your Own brakes, traction control, and stability Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on Service Work control.
Page 271: Hood
10-4 Vehicle Care Hood Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. To open the hood: Pull the hood down to close. Lower the hood until the lifting pressure of the strut is reduced. Then allow the hood to fall and latch into place under its own weight.
Page 272 Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview...
Page 273: Engine Cover
10-6 Vehicle Care 1. Remote Negative ( ) Terminal. 8. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of Engine Cover See Jump Starting on View). See Checking Engine page 10-69. Oil under Engine Oil on page 10-7. 2. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10-28. 9.
Page 274: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-7 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean paper towel or cloth, It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine then push it back in all the way. oil level at each fuel fill.
Page 275 10-8 Vehicle Care Selecting the Right Engine Oil Caution Caution Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil Do not add too much oil. Oil Failure to use the recommended specification and viscosity grade. levels above or below the engine oil can result in engine See Recommended Fluids and acceptable operating range...
Page 276: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-9 Engine Oil Additives/Engine Used oil can be a threat to the When the system has calculated environment. If you change your that oil life has been diminished, it Oil Flushes own oil, be sure to drain all the oil indicates that an oil change is Do not add anything to the oil.
Page 277: Automatic Transmission
10-10 Vehicle Care How to Reset the Engine Oil Automatic Transmission The transmission fluid will not reach the end of the dipstick unless the Life System Fluid transmission is at operating Reset the system whenever the temperature. If you need to check It is not necessary to check the engine oil is changed so that the the transmission fluid level, please...
Page 278: Cooling System
Vehicle Care 10-11 from vehicle) to release loose dust 4. Inspect or replace the air Cooling System and dirt. If the filter remains covered cleaner/filter. The cooling system allows the with dirt, a new filter is required. 5. Reverse Steps 1 4 to reinstall engine to maintain the correct To inspect or replace the engine air the housing cover and reconnect...
Page 279: Engine Coolant
10-12 Vehicle Care What to Use Warning Caution Warning An electric engine cooling fan Using coolant other than ® under the hood can start up even DEX-COOL can cause Adding only plain water or some when the engine is not running premature engine, heater core, other liquid to the cooling system and can cause injury.
Page 280 Vehicle Care 10-13 Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Check to see if coolant is visible in Caution (Continued) drinkable water and DEX-COOL the coolant recovery tank. If the coolant. If using this mixture, coolant inside the coolant recovery mixture can freeze and crack nothing else needs to be added.
Page 281 10-14 Vehicle Care When the engine is hot, the level How to Add Coolant to the Caution could be higher than the FULL Radiator COLD mark or the FULL COLD ISO This vehicle has a specific symbol mark. If the coolant is below Warning coolant fill procedure.
Page 282 Vehicle Care 10-15 2. Remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn. If a hiss is heard, wait for that to stop.
Page 283: Engine Overheating
10-16 Vehicle Care 6. Reinstall the cap on the coolant You may decide not to lift the hood Caution recovery tank but leave the when this warning appears, but radiator pressure cap off. instead get service help right away. If the pressure cap is not tightly See Roadside Assistance Program 7.
Page 284 Vehicle Care 10-17 If Steam Is Coming from the If the overheat warning is displayed Warning (Continued) with no sign of steam: Engine Compartment 1. Turn the air conditioning off. See Overheated Engine Warning Protection Operating Mode on 2. Turn the heater on to the highest page 10-18 for information on temperature and to the highest Steam from an overheated engine...
Page 285: Overheated Engine
10-18 Vehicle Care If there is no sign of steam, idle the The temperature gauge indicates an Power Steering Fluid engine for three minutes while overheat condition exists. Driving parked. If the warning is still extended distances and/or towing a displayed, turn off the engine until it trailer in the overheat protection cools down.
Page 286: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-19 How to Check Power Steering What to Use Adding Washer Fluid Fluid To determine what kind of fluid to When the windshield washer fluid use, see Recommended Fluids and reservoir is low, a WASHER FLUID To check the power steering fluid: Lubricants on page 11-12.
Page 287: Brakes
10-20 Vehicle Care Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Caution can cause a brake squeal when the Disc brake pads have built-in wear brakes are first applied or lightly Do not use engine coolant indicators that make a high-pitched applied. This does not mean (antifreeze) in the windshield warning sound when the brake pads something is wrong with the brakes.
Page 288: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-21 performance expected can change There are only two reasons why the Warning in many other ways if the wrong brake fluid level in the reservoir replacement brake parts are might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it installed or parts are improperly The brake fluid level goes down can spill on the engine and burn,...
Page 289: Battery
10-22 Vehicle Care Warning Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) If brake fluid is spilled on the With the wrong kind of fluid in the known to the State of California to vehicle's painted surfaces, brake hydraulic system, the cause cancer and reproductive the paint finish can be brakes might not work well.
Page 290: All-Wheel Drive
Vehicle Care 10-23 All-Wheel Drive 3. Try to start the engine in each 2. Apply the parking brake. Be gear. The vehicle should start ready to apply the regular brake Transfer case fluid does not require only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). immediately if the vehicle begins checking unless there is a fluid leak If the vehicle starts in any other...
Page 291: Park Brake And P (Park)
10-24 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) Park Brake and P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the Warning regular brake. When you are doing this check, Contact your dealer if service is 2.
Page 292: Windshield Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-25 be covered by your warranty. Do 2. Push the release lever (2) to Headlamp Aiming not allow the wiper blade arm to disengage the hook and push Headlamp aim has been preset and touch the windshield. the wiper arm (1) out of the should need no further adjustment.
Page 293: Bulb Replacement
10-26 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement 4. Install the new bulb. 5. Reverse Steps 1 3 to reinstall For the proper type of replacement the license plate lamp. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10-26. Replacement Bulbs For any bulb changing procedure Bulb not listed in this section, contact Exterior Lamp...
Page 294: Electrical System
Vehicle Care 10-27 Electrical System Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Overload An electrical overload may cause High Voltage Devices and the lamps to go on and off, or in The vehicle has fuses and circuit some cases to remain off. Have the Wiring breakers to protect against an headlamp wiring checked right away...
Page 295: Fuses And Circuit
10-28 Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Caution Breakers Fuse Block Spilling liquid on any electrical The wiring circuits in your vehicle The underhood fuse block is in the component on the vehicle may are protected from short circuits by engine compartment, on the damage it.
Page 296 Vehicle Care 10-29 Acadia with HID Lighting The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses Usage A/C CLTCH Air Conditioning Clutch ABS MTR Antilock Brake System (ABS) Motor Adaptive Forward Lighting System AIRBAG Airbag System AUX POWER Auxiliary Power...
Page 297 Stoplamp and Turn S/ROOF/ Sunroof Fuel Pump Power Signal SUNSHADE Module ODD COILS Odd Injector Coils SERVICE Service Repair FOG LAMP Fog Lamps (GMC) PWR L/GATE Power Liftgate SPARE Spare HORN Horn Power Outlet STOP Stoplamps HTD MIR Heated Outside...
Page 298 Cooling Fan 2 TRANS Transmission RT TRLR Trailer Right FAN 3 Cooling Fan 3 STOP/TRN Stoplamp and Turn TRLR Trailer Back-up FOG LAMP Fog Lamps (GMC) Signal Lamp BCK/UP Lamps HI BEAM High-Beam STOP Stop Lamps TRLR BRK Trailer Brake Headlamps LAMPS...
Page 299 10-32 Vehicle Care Acadia with Halogen Lighting The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses Usage A/C CLTCH Air Conditioning Clutch ABS MTR Antilock Brake System (ABS) Motor AIRBAG Airbag System AUX POWER Auxiliary Power Auxiliary VAC PUMP Vacuum Pump...
Page 300 Vehicle Care 10-33 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage HVAC BLWR Heating, RT HI BEAM Right Hi-Beam ECM/ Engine Control FPM IGN Module/Fuel Pump Ventilation, and Air Headlamp Power Module Conditioning RT PRK Right Ignition Blower Parking Lamp EMISSION 1 Emission 1 LT HI BEAM Left High-Beam RT TRLR Trailer Right...
Page 301: Block
10-34 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Fuses Usage Relays Usage Block LT DRL Left Daytime TRLR Trailer Parking PRK LAMP Lamps Running Lamp TRLR PWR Trailer Power HORN Horn WPR/WSW Windshield Wiper/ Ignition Main Washer LT TRLR Trailer Left STOP/TRN Stoplamp and Turn Relays Usage...
Page 302 DRL/ Daytime Running features shown. LO BEAM Lamps Relay/Low Fuses Usage Beam Headlamps GMC NON HID = Relay Lo Beam DSPLY Display GMC NON HID = FRT WSW Front Windshield High Shutter Washer...
Page 303 10-36 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Relays Usage Rear Park Assist/ Driver Side Power DET/URS Side Blind Zone PWR/SEAT Seat Relay Alert/Forward Passenger Side Collision Alert/ PWR/SEAT Power Seat Relay Universal Remote System PWR/WNDW Power Windows Relay Power Mirrors, PWR/ Power Steering Liftgate Release COLUMN Column Relay...
Page 304: Wheels And Tires
Lamps Relay (If Vehicle Load Limits on Equipped) Every new GM vehicle has page 9-9. high-quality tires made by a HI SHUTTER Hi Shutter (GMC Underinflated tires pose leading tire manufacturer. See with Halogen Lighting) the same danger as the warranty manual for overloaded tires.
Page 305: All-Season Tires
10-38 Vehicle Care All-Season Tires Winter Tires Warning (Continued) This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not originally Worn or old tires can all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter cause a crash. If the tread designed to provide good overall tires are designed for increased performance on most road surfaces...
Page 306: Summer Tires
Vehicle Care 10-39 Use only radial ply tires of the Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the same size, load range, and Tire Size illustration later in this Useful information about a tire is speed rating as the original section.
Page 307 10-40 Vehicle Care DOT Tire Date of (5) Tire Ply Material The type Manufacture The last four of cord and number of plies in digits of the TIN indicate the the sidewall and under the tread. tire manufactured date. The first (6) Uniform Tire Quality two digits represent the week Grading (UTQG)
Page 308: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 10-41 (2) Temporary Use Only (4) Maximum Cold Inflation (7) TPC Spec (Tire compact spare tire or temporary Load Limit Maximum load that Performance Criteria use tire should not be driven at can be carried and the Specification) Original speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph).
Page 309: Tire Terminology And Definitions
10-42 Vehicle Care (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire diagonal or bias ply Accessory Weight The United States version of a construction; and the letter B combined weight of optional metric tire sizing system. The means belted-bias ply accessories. Some examples of letter P as the first character in construction.
Page 310 Vehicle Care 10-43 Cold Tire Pressure identify the tire manufacturer, Load Index An assigned amount of air pressure in a tire, production plant, brand, and number ranging from 1 to 279 measured in kPa (kilopascal) date of production. that corresponds to the load or psi (pounds per square inch) carrying capacity of a tire.
Page 311 10-44 Vehicle Care Occupant Distribution Recommended Inflation Traction The friction between Designated seating positions. Pressure Vehicle the tire and the road surface. manufacturer's recommended The amount of grip provided. Outward Facing Sidewall tire inflation pressure as shown side of an asymmetrical tire that Tread The portion of a tire that on the tire placard.
Page 312: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-45 The ratings are molded into the Tire Pressure Caution (Continued) sidewall of the tire. See Uniform Tires need the correct amount of Tire Quality Grading on Overinflated tires, or tires that air pressure to operate page 10-55. have too much air, can effectively.
Page 313: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-46 Vehicle Care How the vehicle is loaded Remove the valve cap from the Tire Pressure Monitor affects vehicle handling and ride tire valve stem. Press the tire System comfort. Never load the vehicle gauge firmly onto the valve to The Tire Pressure Monitor System with more weight than it was get a pressure measurement.
Page 314: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 10-47 pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is See Radio Frequency Statement on of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure page 13-12. under-inflated. telltale. When the system detects a Tire Pressure Monitor malfunction, the telltale will flash for Accordingly, when the low tire approximately one minute and then...
Page 315 10-48 Vehicle Care When a low tire pressure condition could be an early indicator that the Caution (Continued) is detected, the TPMS illuminates air pressure is getting low and the low tire pressure warning light needs to be inflated to the proper sensors.
Page 316 Vehicle Care 10-49 One or more TPMS sensors are is corrected. Some of the conditions TPMS Sensor Matching missing or damaged. The that can cause these to come Process malfunction light and the DIC on are: Each TPMS sensor has a unique message should go off when the One of the road tires has been identification code.
Page 317: Tire Inspection
10-50 Vehicle Care There are two minutes to match the 5. Place the relearn tool against 10. Set all four tires to the first tire/wheel position, and the tire sidewall, near the valve recommended air pressure five minutes overall to match all four stem.
Page 318: Tire Rotation
Vehicle Care 10-51 The tire has a bump, bulge, Anytime unusual wear is If the vehicle has a compact or split. noticed, rotate the tires as soon spare tire, do not include it in the as possible, check for proper tire tire rotation.
Page 319: When It Is Time For New
10-52 Vehicle Care Check that the spare tire, if the Treadwear indicators are one way to Warning tell when it is time for new tires. vehicle has one, is stored Treadwear indicators appear when properly. Push, pull, and then try Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) to rotate or turn the tire.
Page 320: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-53 Vehicle Storage replacement tires are needed, Braking and handling GM strongly recommends performance may be adversely Tires age when stored normally buying tires with the same TPC affected if all the tires are not mounted on a parked vehicle. Park Spec rating.
Page 321: Different Size Tires And Wheels
10-54 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading Warning Warning Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the Tires could explode during Using bias-ply tires on the vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits improper service. Attempting vehicle may cause the wheel on page 9-9.
Page 322: Uniform Tire Quality
Vehicle Care 10-55 treadwear, traction, and Quality grades can be found Warning temperature performance. This where applicable on the tire applies only to vehicles sold in sidewall between tread shoulder If different sized wheels are used, the United States. The grades and maximum section width.
Page 323: Wheel Alignment And Tire
10-56 Vehicle Care their use, however, and may Temperature overloaded. Excessive speed, depart significantly from the underinflation, or excessive The temperature grades are A norm due to variations in driving loading, either separately or in (the highest), B, and C, habits, service practices and combination, can cause heat representing the tire's resistance...
Page 324: Wheel Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-57 Wheel Replacement Used Replacement Wheels Warning Replace any wheel that is bent, Warning Using the wrong replacement cracked, or badly rusted or wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming Replacing a wheel with a used loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and nuts can be dangerous.
Page 325: If A Tire Goes Flat
10-58 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat Warning (Continued) Warning It is unusual for a tire to blow out parts. The area damaged by the Driving on a flat tire will cause while driving, especially if the tires tire chains could cause loss of permanent damage to the tire.
Page 326: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 10-59 When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Warning Warning use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of Lifting a vehicle and getting under Changing a tire can be the wheel blocks (1), if equipped. it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous.
Page 327 10-60 Vehicle Care 4. Turn the jack on its side, with the Removing the Spare Tire bottom facing toward you. The compact spare tire is located 5. Pull the jack straight out, bottom under the vehicle, in front of the rear first.
Page 328 Vehicle Care 10-61 1. Open the storage compartment 5. Tilt the retainer and slip it 2. If the vehicle has a wheel cover, door of the convenience through the wheel opening to loosen the plastic nut caps with center (1) that is nearest the remove the spare tire from the the wheel wrench.
Page 329 10-62 Vehicle Care Caution (Continued) damaged. Do not use an impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts if this vehicle has wheel locks. Triangle Shown, Without Similar 3. Loosen the wheel nuts but do not remove them using the The triangle may be located 4.
Page 330 Vehicle Care 10-63 5. Attach the wrench to the jack, Warning (Continued) and turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head 7.6 cm (3 in). damage, be sure to fit the jack lift 6. Do not raise the vehicle yet. Put head into the proper location the compact spare tire near you.
Page 331 10-64 Vehicle Care mounting surface. Make sure Warning (Continued) Caution the rounded end is toward the wheel. changing a wheel, remove any Improperly tightened wheel nuts 13. Lower the vehicle by attaching rust or dirt from places where the can lead to brake pulsation and the wrench to the jack and wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 332 Vehicle Care 10-65 14. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in 2. Reinstall the plastic spare tire Warning (Continued) a crisscross sequence, as heat shield on the compact shown. spare tire. the vehicle was being driven, the 3. Slide the cable retainer through tire might contact a person or Caution the center of the wheel and start...
Page 333 10-66 Vehicle Care Storing the Flat Tire 3. Put the flat tire in the rear storage area with the valve stem pointing toward the rear of the vehicle. 4. Pull the cable (1) through the door striker (5), the center of the wheel (4), and the plastic spare tire heat shield (3), as shown.
Page 334 Vehicle Care 10-67 7. Pull on the cable to make sure it Storing the Tools 3. Turn the jack (3) on its side and is secure. place down on the holding bracket. 4. Reinstall the wing bolt (2) by turning clockwise. 5.
Page 335: Compact Spare Tire
10-68 Vehicle Care Compact Spare Tire The vehicle will perform differently Caution with the spare tire installed and it is recommended that the vehicle Warning When the compact spare is speed be limited to 80 km/h installed, do not take the vehicle (50 mph).
Page 336: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 10-69 Jump Starting 2. Get the vehicles close enough Caution so the jumper cables can reach, For more information about the but be sure the vehicles are not Ignoring these steps could result vehicle battery, see Battery on touching each other.
Page 337 10-70 Vehicle Care 4. Open the hoods and locate the Caution Warning positive (+) and negative ( ) terminal locations on the other If any accessories are left on or Fans or other moving engine vehicle. Your vehicle has a plugged in during the jump parts can injure you badly.
Page 338 Vehicle Care 10-71 Do not connect positive (+) to 7. Do not let the other end touch negative ( ) or you will get a metal. Connect it to the short that would damage the positive (+) terminal of the good battery and maybe other parts battery.
Page 339: Towing The Vehicle
10-72 Vehicle Care Towing the Vehicle of recreational vehicle towing are Caution known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the If the jumper cables are Caution vehicle with all four wheels on the connected or removed in the ground.
Page 340: Dinghy Towing
Vehicle Care 10-73 If the vehicle is ready to be If the vehicle is all-wheel-drive, it 5. Shift the transmission to towed. Just as preparing the can be dinghy towed from the front. N (Neutral). vehicle for a long trip, make sure These vehicles can also be towed 6.
Page 341 10-74 Vehicle Care a platform trailer with all four wheels Caution Caution (Continued) off of the ground or dinghy towed from the front. If 105 km/h (65 mph) is exceeded different tire sizes on the front of Dolly Towing while towing the vehicle, it could the vehicle can cause severe (Front-Wheel-Drive be damaged.
Page 342: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-75 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a Appearance Care straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for Exterior Care towing. Locks 5. Remove the key from the ignition. Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when 6.
Page 343 10-76 Vehicle Care washed. This could cause damage calcium chloride and other salts, ice Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle warranty. sap, bird droppings, chemicals from products can be obtained from industrial chimneys, etc., can If using an automatic car wash, your dealer.
Page 344 Vehicle Care 10-77 The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Caution (Continued) vehicle are aluminum or stainless Lenses, Emblems, Decals and steel. To prevent damage always Stripes may damage it. Use only follow these cleaning instructions: non-abrasive waxes and polishes Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Be sure the molding is cool to that are made for a basecoat/...
Page 345 10-78 Vehicle Care Aftermarket appearance caps or Windshield and Wiper Blades can be removed by rubbing with a covers while the lamps are clean cloth. See Recommended Clean the outside of the windshield illuminated, due to excessive Fluids and Lubricants on with glass cleaner.
Page 346 Vehicle Care 10-79 silicone grease on weatherstrips Caution Caution (Continued) with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick Chrome wheels and other chrome automatic car wash that uses or squeak. trim may be damaged if the silicone carbide tire cleaning Underbody Maintenance vehicle is not washed after driving...
Page 347: Interior Care
10-80 Vehicle Care Finish Damage Use a soft bristle brush to remove To prevent damage, do not clean dust from knobs and crevices on the the interior using the following Quickly repair minor chips and instrument cluster. Using a mild cleaners or techniques: scratches with touch-up materials soap solution, immediately remove...
Page 348 Vehicle Care 10-81 Interior Glass Coated Moldings To clean: 1. Saturate a clean lint-free To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Coated moldings should be cleaned. colorfast cloth with water. dampened with water. Wipe droplets When lightly soiled, wipe with a Microfiber cloth is recommended left behind with a clean dry cloth.
Page 349 10-82 Vehicle Care If the soil is not completely using mild soap. Do not use bleach Caution removed, it may be necessary to or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly use a commercial upholstery and air dry before next use. Soaking or saturating leather, cleaner or spot lifter.
Page 350: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-83 Use the following guidelines for Caution Warning proper floor mat usage. The original equipment floor Use of air fresheners may cause Do not bleach or dye safety belts. mats were designed for your permanent damage to plastics It may severely weaken them.
Page 351 10-84 Vehicle Care Button Retainer 3. Make sure the floor mat is 3. Center the slot in the floor mat properly secured and verify that grommet with the knob on the Some vehicles have floor mats with it does not interfere with the floor and set into position.
Page 352: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil Maintenance Your vehicle is an important changes and tire rotations and investment. This section describes additional maintenance items like the required maintenance for the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper vehicle.
Page 353: Maintenance Schedule
11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. Because of the way people use Maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or Schedule There may need to be more competitive driving. frequent checks and services. The Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services Additional Required Services - service.
Page 354 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Visually inspect windshield wiper Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required blades for wear, cracking, Services Every 12 000 km/ When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL or contamination. See Exterior 7,500 mi SOON message displays, have the Care on page 10-75.
Page 355 11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect steering, Lubricate body components. See Check parking brake and suspension, and chassis Exterior Care on page 10-75. automatic transmission park components for damaged, loose, mechanism. See Park Brake and Check starter switch. See Starter or missing parts or signs of P (Park) Mechanism Check on Switch Check on page 10-23.
Page 356 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 357 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines (5) Or every five years, whichever Schedule Additional Required and hoses for proper hook-up, comes first. See Cooling System on Services - Normal routing, and condition. page 10-11. (1) Or every two years, whichever (3) Or every four years, whichever (6) Or every 10 years, whichever...
Page 358 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 359: Services
11-8 Service and Maintenance (4) Do not directly power wash the Special Application Additional transfer case output seals. High Services Maintenance and Care pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important case fluid.
Page 360 Service and Maintenance 11-9 The following list is intended to Belts Fluids explain the services and conditions Belts may need replacing if they Proper fluid levels and approved to look for that may indicate squeak or show signs of fluids protect the vehicle s systems services are required.
Page 361 11-10 Service and Maintenance With a multi-point inspection, Hoses Tires your dealer can check the lamps Hoses transport fluids and should Tires need to be properly inflated, and note any concerns. be regularly inspected to ensure rotated, and balanced. Maintaining Shocks and Struts that there are no cracks or leaks.
Page 362 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Your dealer has the required Vehicle Care Wiper Blades equipment to ensure proper To help keep the vehicle looking like Wiper blades need to be cleaned wheel alignment. new, vehicle care products are and kept in good condition to Windshield available from your dealer.
Page 363: Lubricants, And Parts
11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. Look for the dexos1 approved logo for GM approved engine oil.
Page 364: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Hinges Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481). Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Page 365: Maintenance Records
11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 366: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 367: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
Page 368 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Page 369 12-4 Technical Data NOTES...
Page 370: Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 GMC. Normally, any concerns with General Motors ... 13-14...
Page 371 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting GMC, remember 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility.
Page 372: Customer Assistance
Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), However, if a customer wishes to Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), write or e-mail GMC, the letter participation in a no-charge or write to: should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
Page 373: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
13-4 Customer Information Canada Center. Any TTY user in the U.S. (Service History): View and can communicate with GMC by print dealer-recorded service General Motors of Canada Limited dialing: 1-800-462-8583. TTY users records and self-recorded service Customer Care Centre, in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.
Page 374: Program
GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca gmcowner.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the GMC Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
Page 375 Road or Highway: Tow to the General Motors North America and nearest GMC dealer for warranty Services Not Included in GMC reserve the right to make any service, or if the vehicle was in a Roadside Assistance changes or discontinue the crash and cannot be driven.
Page 376: Scheduling Service
Customer Information 13-7 Mounting, dismounting, Limited requires Scheduling Service or changing of snow tires, pre-authorization, original Appointments chains, or other traction devices. detailed receipts, and a copy of the repair orders. Once When the vehicle requires warranty Service is not provided if a vehicle authorization has been received, service, contact your dealer and is in an area that is not accessible...
Page 377: Courtesy Transportation
13-8 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options and be supported by original receipts. See your dealer for Program Warranty service can generally be information. completed while you wait. However, To enhance your ownership if you are unable to do so, your Courtesy Rental Vehicle experience, we and our participating dealer may offer the following...
Page 378: Collision Damage Repair
Customer Information 13-9 Additional Program Collision Parts Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by Information Genuine GM Collision parts are new that warranty. parts made with the same materials All program options, such as shuttle Aftermarket collision parts are also and construction methods as the service, may not be available at available.
Page 379 13-10 Customer Information center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: technicians and comparable company may require you to have Driver name, address, and equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. Genuine GM Original Equipment Insuring the Vehicle Driver license number.
Page 380: Service Publications Ordering Information
Customer Information 13-11 Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Repair Process you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that Owner Information...
Page 381: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)
13-12 Customer Information Current and Past Models Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that and past model GM vehicles. vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that ORDER TOLL FREE: pressure monitoring and ignition...
Page 382: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information 13-13 Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot Reporting Safety Defects become involved in individual to the Canadian Defects problems between you, your Government dealer, or General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects If you live in Canada, and you To contact NHTSA, you may call to the United States believe that the vehicle has a safety the Vehicle Safety Hotline...
Page 383: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
(1-800-462-8782), or write: obstacle, data that will assist in how it is driven. For example, the understanding how a vehicle s GMC Customer Assistance Center vehicle uses computer modules to systems performed. The EDR is P.O. Box 33172 monitor and control engine and...
Page 384: Onstar
Customer Information 13-15 These data can help provide a if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar Terms and Conditions and better understanding of the consent of the lessee; in response Privacy Statement on the OnStar circumstances in which crashes and to an official request by police or website.
Page 385 13-16 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 386: Onstar Services
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview existing public emergency service providers. OnStar may collect information about you and your vehicle, including location OnStar Overview information. See OnStar s Terms OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 and Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details OnStar Services...
Page 387: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar Receive On-Demand OnStar Services Press Diagnostics for a check of the Make a call, end a call, vehicle s key operating systems. Emergency or answer an incoming call. Receive Roadside Assistance. Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling With Automatic Crash Response, Manage WiFi Settings (if voice commands.
Page 388: Security
OnStar 14-3 Security 3. Directions are downloaded to the Repeat vehicle. 1. Press . System responds: OnStar provides services including 4. Follow the voice-guided Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote OnStar ready, then a tone. commands. Ignition Block, and Roadside 2. Say Repeat. System responds Assistance, if equipped.
Page 389: Connections
14-4 OnStar WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) pressure (if the vehicle is equipped Destination Download: Press with the tire pressure monitoring then request the Advisor to The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that system); or activate remote horn download directions to the provides a high-speed, wireless and lights.
Page 390 OnStar 14-5 OnStar Hands-Free Calling 4. Say Call. System responds: 3. Say the entire number without OK, dialing 911. pausing. System responds: This service allows calls to be made Please say the name tag. and received from the vehicle. Retrieve My Number 4.
Page 391: Vehicle Diagnostics
14-6 OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, and Press to request account transfer...
Page 392 OnStar 14-7 OnStar services cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on access to all of the OnStar services, the vehicle is in a place where page 13-12. except Virtual Advisor and OnStar OnStar has an agreement with a Turn-by-Turn Navigation. Services for People with wireless service provider for service OnStar Personal Identification...
Page 393 14-8 OnStar Potential Issues A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is OnStar cannot perform Remote Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected. Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Advisor may give a verbal route or Assistance after the vehicle has...
Page 394 OnStar 14-9 may unlawfully intercept or access above copyright notice and this or other dealings in this Software transmissions and private permission notice appear in all without prior written authorization of communications without consent. copies. the copyright holder. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED OnStar - software unzip: AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
Page 395 14-10 OnStar Kai Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury, this list of conditions in thereof, including, but not limited Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, documentation and/or other to, different capitalizations), Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, materials provided with the Pocket UnZip, WiZ or Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, distribution.
Page 396 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ..... 10-75 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-28 Interior .
Page 397 INDEX Check Engine Light ....5-15 Battery ..... . . 10-22 Calibration .
Page 398 INDEX Compartments Cruise Control ....9-30 Delayed Locking ....2-7 Storage .
Page 399 INDEX Driving (cont'd) Engine (cont'd) Coolant Temperature Vehicle Load Limits ... . 9-9 Features Wet Roads ....9-6 Gauge .
Page 400: Heated And Cooled Front
INDEX Fuel ......9-42 Gauges (cont'd) Headlamps (cont'd) Speedometer ....5-11 Flash-to-Pass .
Page 401: Lane Departure Warning
INDEX Indicator Lighting Vehicle Ahead ....5-20 Delayed Entry ....6-7 Labeling, Tire Sidewall .
Page 402: For Children (Latch)
INDEX Lights (cont'd) Malfunction Indicator Lamp ..5-15 Mirrors ® StabiliTrak Indicator ..5-20 Manual Mode ....9-24 Automatic Dimming .
Page 403 INDEX ® OnStar Vehicle Parking Diagnostics ....14-6 Brake ......9-27 Object Detection System Operating Mode Brake and P (Park)
Page 404 INDEX Pregnancy, Using Safety Rear Seat Entertainment System Replacing Safety Belt Belts ......3-20 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ..7-16 System Parts after a Crash .
Page 405 i-10 INDEX Seats (cont'd) Servicing the Airbag ... 3-34 Rear ......3-9 Settings .
Page 406 INDEX i-11 Steering ......9-4 Tires (cont'd) Uniform Tire Quality Fluid, Power ....10-18 Tachometer .
Page 407 i-12 INDEX Transmission Vehicle (cont'd) Warnings ......iv Personalization ....5-42 Automatic .

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