Chevrolet 2014 VOLT Owner's Manual
Chevrolet 2014 VOLT Owner's Manual

Chevrolet 2014 VOLT Owner's Manual

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2014 Chevrolet VOLT Owner Manual
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Battery and Efficiency. . . . . . . . 1-19
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-4
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 5-3
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-54
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-60
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-16
Electric Vehicle Operating
Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Electric Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-33
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-38
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-60

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  • Page 1 2014 Chevrolet VOLT Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2014 Chevrolet VOLT Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .
  • Page 3 For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, substitute the name General Helm, Incorporated the CHEVROLET Emblem, VOLT, Motors of Canada Limited for...
  • Page 4: Index

    Introduction Using this Manual Symbols Caution To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of Text marked Caution provides back of the manual. It is an text.
  • Page 5: Onstar

    Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Electronic Stability : Oil Pressure Control (ESC) Here are some additional symbols : Power that may be found on the vehicle : Engine Coolant Temperature : Remote Vehicle Start and what they mean. For more : Exterior Lamps information on the symbol, refer to : Safety Belt Reminders...
  • Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
  • Page 7 In Brief In Brief Steering Wheel Battery and Efficiency Adjustment ....1-11 High Voltage Safety Interior Lighting ....1-11 Information .
  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    In Brief Instrument Panel...
  • Page 9: In Brief

    In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-8. 9. Instrument Panel Storage on 17. Horn on page 5-6. page 4-1. 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and 18. Steering Wheel Controls on Lane-Change Signals on 10. Automatic Climate Control page 5-5 (If Equipped). page 6-3.
  • Page 10: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief Initial Drive : Press and release to initiate vehicle locator. Press and hold for Information three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel the This section provides a brief panic alarm. overview about some of the important features that may or may : Press and release and then...
  • Page 11: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    In Brief Remote Start After entering the vehicle during a Door Locks remote start, press the POWER Use remote start to heat or cool the Keyless Access button on the center stack with the interior when the vehicle is plugged brake pedal applied to operate as in to maximize electric range by normal.
  • Page 12 In Brief Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Power Door Locks Hatch The RKE transmitter must be within 60 m (195 ft) of the vehicle. : Press to unlock. : Press to lock. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-2. To unlock or lock the door, turn the key left or right.
  • Page 13: Windows

    In Brief Windows Remote Window Operation 2. Move the seat forward or rearward and release the If equipped, press and hold handle. the RKE transmitter to open all 3. Try to move the seat back and windows from outside the vehicle. forth to be sure it is locked in This feature can be disabled by a place.
  • Page 14: Heated Seats

    In Brief Reclining Seatbacks 2. Push and pull on the seatback to Press the button once for the make sure it is locked. highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat will See Reclining Seatbacks on change to the next lower setting, page 3-4.
  • Page 15: Head Restraint Adjustment

    In Brief Head Restraint Safety Belts Press the touch screen AUTO or AUTO button. The button color Adjustment will change to green when this Do not drive until the head restraints feature is on. for all occupants are installed and When the vehicle is on, this feature adjusted properly.
  • Page 16: Passenger Sensing System

    1-10 In Brief Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status indicator lights on the overhead System console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-17. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors can be folded inward toward United States the vehicle to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash.
  • Page 17: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    In Brief 1-11 When the rear window defogger is when the vehicle is started. See 4. Pull the lever up to lock the activated, the heated mirriors, Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror steering wheel in place. if equipped, will also come on. See on page 2-17.
  • Page 18: Exterior Lighting

    1-12 In Brief Exterior Lighting : Press to turn the lamps off, even when a door is open. Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps. The exterior lamp control is on the The rear reading lamps are in the turn signal lever.
  • Page 19: Windshield Wiper/Washer

    In Brief 1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. See: Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1 INT: Move the lever up to INT for Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) intermittent wipes, then turn on page 6-2 With the ignition in ACC/ INT band up for more...
  • Page 20: Climate Controls

    1-14 In Brief Climate Controls 5. Auto (Automatic Operation) 6. Rear Window Defogger Heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled by using the climate control buttons and the climate touch screen. 7. Manual Fan Control Climate Control Buttons 1. Temperature Control 3.
  • Page 21 In Brief 1-15 9. Temperature Setting Display 10. Air Conditioning Indicator 11. Heat Status Indicator See Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-1. Auto heated seats are selected using the climate control touch screen. See Heated Front Seats on page 3-5. Climate Touch Screen Controls 1.
  • Page 22: Vehicle Features

    1-16 In Brief Vehicle Features Cruise Control : Use to select a radio band or audio source. Steering Wheel Controls to select the next or previous favorite radio station, CD track, or MP3 track. Press SRC to change between radio and CD. Press and hold SRC to interact with the navigation system.
  • Page 23: Infotainment System

    In Brief 1-17 RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up Forward Collision Alert The LDW indicator, , appears briefly to make the vehicle resume (FCA) System green if a lane marking is detected. to a previously set speed or hold If the vehicle departs the lane, the upwards to accelerate.
  • Page 24: Ultrasonic Parking Assist

    1-18 In Brief Ultrasonic Parking Assist There are three accessory power Universal Remote System outlets: If equipped, this system uses Inside the front armrest sensors on the rear bumper to storage area. assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). Near the rear armrest It operates at speeds less than storage bin.
  • Page 25: Battery And Efficiency

    In Brief 1-19 Battery and Efficiency If the vehicle is in a crash, the See Battery on page 10-23 for sensing system may shut down the important safety information. If an high voltage system. When this airbag has inflated, see What Will High Voltage Safety occurs, the high voltage battery is You See after an Airbag Inflates? on...
  • Page 26 1-20 In Brief When using a 120-volt AC electrical Charging 3. Open the rear hatch, lift the load outlet, it will take approximately support floor covering, and Start Charge 10 hours to charge the vehicle with remove the charge cord. It is the 12 amp AC current setting or near the tire sealant and 1.
  • Page 27: Storage

    In Brief 1-21 End Charge Charge Cord 1. Unlock the vehicle with the RKE See Radio Frequency Statement on transmitter to disarm the charge page 13-15. cord theft alert. A portable charge cord used to charge the vehicle high voltage battery is stored under the load support floor covering in the rear cargo area.
  • Page 28 1-22 In Brief Electrical outlets may wear out Charge Cord Status Indicators Warning with normal usage or be See Charge Cord Status Indicators damaged over time, making in the charge cord user guide. Improper use of portable electric them unsuitable for electric vehicle charge cords may cause vehicle charging.
  • Page 29: Fueling

    In Brief 1-23 Fueling 4. After refueling, reinstall the fuel cap by turning it clockwise until it The fuel system on this vehicle clicks. Close the fuel door. requires a refueling process to See Filling the Tank on page 9-57. control evaporative emissions.
  • Page 30: Regenerative Braking

    1-24 In Brief Regenerative Braking Service Performance and Maintenance Regenerative braking takes some of Warning the energy from the moving vehicle and turns it back into electrical Traction Control/ Never try to do your own service energy. This energy is then stored in Electronic Stability on high voltage components.
  • Page 31: Stability Control

    In Brief 1-25 To turn off both traction control The low tire pressure warning light Engine Oil Life System and StabiliTrak, press and hold alerts to a significant loss in The engine oil life system calculates the TCS/ESC button located on pressure of one of the vehicle's engine oil life based on vehicle use tires.
  • Page 32: Driving For Better Energy

    1-26 In Brief See Engine Oil Life System on Aggressive braking is indicated Drive Mode and PRNDL Selection page 10-12. when the ball turns yellow and Use Normal Mode when possible. travels below the center of the Sport Mode provides more Driving for Better Energy gauge.
  • Page 33 In Brief 1-27 Use L (Low) in heavy stop-and-go Comfort provides the most Vehicle Charging/Maintenance traffic or when traveling downhill. comfort but is the least energy Charging L (Low) requires less brake pedal efficient. application and provides a Keep the vehicle plugged in, even Use the auto heated seat feature controlled, efficient way to slow the when fully charged, to keep the...
  • Page 34: Roadside Assistance

    14-1. U.S.: 1-888-811-1926 TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. This program provides security and convenience in the event of an on-road failure or emergency situation.
  • Page 35: Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-16 Windows Power Mirrors ....2-17 Keys Folding Mirrors .
  • Page 36: Keys, Doors, And Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows The key that is part of the RKE See your dealer if a replacement Check the location. Other transmitter can be used for all locks. key or an additional key is needed. vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
  • Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows windows. See Power Windows on turn signals flash for 30 seconds. page 2-18. This feature can be Press again to cancel the panic disabled by a dealer technician. alarm. (Lock): Press to lock all doors. (Remote Vehicle Start): Press The hazard warning lamps will flash and release and then immediately...
  • Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access Operation Keyless Unlocking/Locking from Passenger Doors To lock and unlock the doors and When the doors are locked and the access the hatch, the RKE RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of transmitter should be within 1 m the door handle, pressing the lock/ (3 ft) of the door or hatch.
  • Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows Temporary Disable Passive Programming Transmitters to 2. Insert the vehicle key of the new Locking Feature transmitter into the key lock the Vehicle cylinder on the outside of the Temporarily disable the passive Only RKE transmitters programmed driver door and turn the key to this vehicle will work.
  • Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Extend the key blade on the new available in Canada. This procedure 3. Repeat Step 2 two more times. transmitter and insert the key will take approximately 30 minutes After the third time, all previously blade into the transmitter slot.
  • Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE 3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or 6. Press and hold the POWER KEY message may also be N (Neutral), press the brake button for two seconds. When displayed at this time. pedal and the POWER button the transmitter is programmed,...
  • Page 42: Remote Start

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Insert the new battery, positive as needed. See Automatic range. Shutting the vehicle off in side facing down toward Climate Control System on other modes will maximize the base. page 8-1. heating or air conditioning. 4.
  • Page 43 Keys, Doors, and Windows when doing so. Check local While the remote start is active, the When the remote start is extended, regulations for any requirements on parking lamps will turn on and the second 10-minute period is remote starting of vehicles. remain on.
  • Page 44: Door Locks

    2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Conditions in Which Remote Door Locks Warning (Continued) Start May Not Work Warning Conditions in which a remote start Young children who get into may not occur include: unlocked vehicles may be Unlocked doors can be unable to get out.
  • Page 45: Power Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Keyless Access Power Door Locks To unlock or lock the door, turn the key left or right. Inside the Vehicle Pushing down the manual lock knob on the driver door will lock all doors. Pushing down the manual lock knob on a passenger door will lock that door only.
  • Page 46: Delayed Locking

    2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Delayed Locking Automatic Door Locks Safety Locks This feature delays the locking of Automatic Door Lock the doors until five seconds after all The doors can be programmed to doors are closed. automatically lock when the shift When is pressed on the power lever is moved out of P (Park).
  • Page 47: Doors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 If an inside rear door handle is Doors Warning (Continued) being pulled at the same time a safety lock is deactivated, only that Hatch Fully open the air outlets on door will remain locked and the the instrument panel.
  • Page 48: Vehicle Security

    2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry (RKE): To Vehicle Security open the hatch with the vehicle This vehicle has theft-deterrent locked, press on the RKE features; however, they do not make transmitter to open all doors. Press the vehicle impossible to steal. the touchpad on the underside of the hatch and lift.
  • Page 49: Immobilizer

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 time will bypass the 30-second The Charge Cord Theft Alert feature How to Detect a Tamper delay and immediately arm the may be disabled through the vehicle Condition alarm system. personalization. See Charge Cord is pressed on the transmitter Theft Alert under Vehicle The vehicle alarm system will not and the horn chirps three times, a...
  • Page 50: Exterior Mirrors

    2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows The system is automatically When trying to start the vehicle, the Exterior Mirrors disarmed when the vehicle is security light comes on briefly when started with a valid RKE transmitter the vehicle is turned on. Convex Mirrors in the vehicle.
  • Page 51: Power Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Interior Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors The mirrors can be folded inward Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear toward the vehicle to prevent view of the area behind your damage when going through an vehicle.
  • Page 52: Windows

    2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a Warning pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up. To reduce the adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, sound, open either a front window especially with the windows...
  • Page 53 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Express-Down/Up Windows Express Window Anti-Pinch 2. Pull the window switch to completely close the window. Override Windows with an express-down or Continue to hold the window up feature allow the window to be In an emergency, the anti-pinch switch two seconds after the lowered or raised without holding feature can be overridden in a...
  • Page 54: Sun Visors

    2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Window Lockout Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare. If equipped, detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window or to extend The rear window lockout switch is along the rod.
  • Page 55 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Extender ..3-15 Adding Equipment to the Safety System Check ..3-15 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-28 Restraints Safety Belt Care .
  • Page 56: Seats And

    Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
  • Page 57: Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints Rear Seats To lower the head restraint, press Front Seats the button, located on the top of the The vehicle's rear seats have seatback, and push the head adjustable head restraints in the Seat Adjustment restraint down. Try to move the outboard seating positions.
  • Page 58: Reclining Seatbacks

    Seats and Restraints 2. Move the seat forward or Reclining Seatbacks 2. Move the seatback to the rearward and release the desired position, and then handle. release the lever to lock the Warning seatback in place. 3. Try to move the seat back and If either seatback is not locked, it forth to be sure it is locked in 3.
  • Page 59: Heated Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats Warning (Continued) Warning The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will If you cannot feel temperature be in front of you. In a crash, you change or pain to the skin, the could go into it, receiving neck or seat heater may cause burns.
  • Page 60 Seats and Restraints Auto Heated Seats heated seat level will be indicated by the manual heated seat button lights on the center stack. Use the touch screen buttons or the manual heated seat buttons on the center stack to turn auto heated seats off. If the passenger seat is unoccupied, the auto heated seats feature will not activate that seat.
  • Page 61: Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints required by the vehicle's interior Rear Seats To fold the seatback down: temperature when the vehicle is turned on. Folding the Seatback Caution The indicator lights on the heated Folding a rear seat with the safety Warning seat buttons do not turn on during a belts still fastened may cause remote start.
  • Page 62 Seats and Restraints 1. Remove the safety belt from the 1. Make sure the safety belt is in Caution (Continued) safety belt guide (1) and place it the storage clip (2) before raising in the storage clip (2). the seatback. to the upright, locked position.
  • Page 63: Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work Warning (Continued) This section of the manual are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts injured or killed. Do not allow properly. It also describes some passengers to ride in any area of things not to do with safety belts.
  • Page 64: How To Wear Safety Belts

    3-10 Seats and Restraints safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in There are important things to know safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law about wearing a safety belt properly. sense. requires wearing safety belts.
  • Page 65: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Seats and Restraints 3-11 would apply force on your Lap-Shoulder Belt The lap-shoulder belt may lock if abdomen. This could cause you pull the belt across you very All seating positions in the vehicle serious or even fatal injuries. quickly. If this happens, let the have a lap-shoulder belt.
  • Page 66: Safety Belt Pretensioners

    3-12 Seats and Restraints 4. Push the latch plate into the It may be necessary to pull Safety Belt Pretensioners buckle until it clicks. stitching on the safety belt This vehicle has safety belt through the latch plate to fully Pull up on the latch plate to pretensioners for front outboard tighten the lap belt on smaller...
  • Page 67 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Rear Safety Belt Comfort There is one guide, if equipped, for each outside passenger position in Guides the rear seat. When using a comfort This vehicle may have rear safety guide, remove the safety belt from belt comfort guides.
  • Page 68: Safety Belt Use During

    3-14 Seats and Restraints be removed from the guide. Slide Warning (Continued) the guide back into its storage clip located on the interior body trim and across the chest. These parts next to the side of the seatback. of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
  • Page 69: Safety Belt Extender

    Seats and Restraints 3-15 A pregnant woman should wear a personal injury, do not let someone Make sure the safety belt reminder lap-shoulder belt, and the lap else use it, and use it only for the light is working. See Safety Belt portion should be worn as low as seat it is made to fit.
  • Page 70: Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash

    3-16 Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a The vehicle has the following But the safety belt assemblies that Crash airbags: were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
  • Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-17 All of the airbags in the vehicle will Here are the most important things Warning have the word AIRBAG embossed to know about the airbag system: in the trim or on an attached label Because airbags inflate with great near the deployment opening.
  • Page 72: Where Are The Airbags

    3-18 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Warning Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children on page 3-30 or Infants and Young Children on page 3-32.
  • Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Warning (Continued) that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.
  • Page 74: When Should An Airbag

    3-20 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag It depends on what you hit, the Seat-mounted side impact airbags direction of the impact, and how are designed to inflate in moderate Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. to severe side crashes depending on the location of the impact.
  • Page 75: What Makes An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-21 In any particular crash, no one can moderate to severe side collisions, What Will You See after say whether an airbag should have even belted occupants can contact an Airbag Inflates? inflated simply because of the the inside of the vehicle.
  • Page 76 3-22 Seats and Restraints You can lock the doors, and turn off In many crashes severe enough to Warning the interior lamps and hazard inflate the airbag, windshields are warning flashers by using the broken by vehicle deformation. When an airbag inflates, there controls for those features.
  • Page 77: Passenger Sensing

    Seats and Restraints 3-23 Let only qualified technicians According to accident statistics, work on the airbag systems. children are safer when properly Improper service can mean that secured in a rear seat in a correct an airbag system will not work child restraint for their weight properly.
  • Page 78 3-24 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is The passenger sensing system is Warning (Continued) designed to turn off the front designed to turn on the front outboard passenger airbag and outboard passenger frontal airbag passenger frontal airbag inflates knee airbag if: and knee airbag anytime the system and the passenger seat is in a...
  • Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-25 3. Remove any additional items Also make sure the child Warning from the seat such as blankets, restraint is not trapped under the cushions, seat covers, seat vehicle head restraint. If this If the airbag readiness light ever heaters, or seat massagers.
  • Page 80 3-26 Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material Warning (Continued) from the seat, such as blankets, Adult-Size Occupant cushions, seat covers, seat serious injury or even death. An heaters, or seat massagers. Also adult-sized occupant should not remove laptops, or other ride in the front outboard...
  • Page 81: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    Seats and Restraints 3-27 operates. We recommend that you Liquid pooled on the seat that Warning not use seat covers or other has not soaked in may make it aftermarket equipment except when more likely that the passenger Stowing of articles under the approved by GM for your specific sensing system will turn on the passenger seat or between the...
  • Page 82: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    3-28 Seats and Restraints The operation of the airbag system of the seat fabric, could also Warning can also be affected by changing interfere with the operation of the any parts of the front seats, safety passenger sensing system. This For up to 10 seconds after the belts, airbag sensing and diagnostic could either prevent proper...
  • Page 83: Airbag System Check

    Seats and Restraints 3-29 Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates or the vehicle has been in a crash, the sensing Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need system may shut down the high regularly scheduled maintenance or voltage system.
  • Page 84: Child Restraints

    3-30 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints booster. Use a booster seat with a Can proper safety belt fit be lap-shoulder belt until the child maintained for the length of the passes the fit test below: trip? If yes, continue. If no, Older Children return to the booster seat.
  • Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-31 According to accident statistics, Warning (Continued) children are safer when properly restrained in a rear seating position. belt. The belt force would then be In a crash, children who are not applied right on the abdomen. buckled up can strike other people That could cause serious or fatal who are buckled up, or can be...
  • Page 86: Infants And Young

    3-32 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should Children have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints. Neither Everyone in a vehicle needs the vehicle's safety belt system nor protection! This includes infants and its airbag system is designed all other children.
  • Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-33 types. Selection of a particular Warning (Continued) Warning restraint should take into consideration not only the child's seat, always move the front To reduce the risk of neck and weight, height, and age but also passenger seat as far back as it head injury during a crash, infants whether or not the restraint will will go.
  • Page 88: Child Restraint Systems

    3-34 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Warning A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen.
  • Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. Warning When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which killed in a crash if the child...
  • Page 90: Where To Put The Restraint

    3-36 Seats and Restraints In the U.S., refer to the National restraint system or infant restraint Warning (Continued) Highway Traffic Safety system secured in a rear seating Administration (NHTSA) website to position. Even if the passenger sensing locate the nearest child safety seat Whenever possible, children aged system has turned off the front inspection station.
  • Page 91: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    Seats and Restraints 3-37 When securing a child restraint in a Keep in mind that an unsecured use both the safety belts and the rear seating position, study the child restraint can move around in a LATCH anchorage system to secure instructions that came with the child collision or sudden stop and injure a rear-facing or forward-facing...
  • Page 92 3-38 Seats and Restraints The LATCH anchorage system can Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor be used until the combined weight of the child plus the child restraint is 29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the safety belt alone instead of the LATCH anchorage system once the combined weight is more than 29.5 kg (65 lbs).
  • Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-39 The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether To assist in locating the lower single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). anchors, each seating position with Anchor Locations Either will have a single lower anchors has two labels, near attachment (2) to secure the top the crease between the seatback...
  • Page 94: System

    3-40 Seats and Restraints The top tether anchors for outboard Securing a Child Restraint Warning (Continued) rear seating positions are on the Designed for the LATCH back of the rear seatback. Be sure System cause the anchor or attachment to use an anchor on the same side to come loose or even break of the vehicle as the seating Warning...
  • Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Instead, use the vehicle's anchors restraint, the head restraint Caution and child restraint attachments to may be removed. See secure the restraints. Some Head Restraint Removal Do not let the LATCH restraints also use another vehicle and Reinstallation at the attachments rub against the anchor to secure a top tether.
  • Page 96 3-42 Seats and Restraints 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten If the rear outboard seating the top tether according to position you are using has your child restraint an adjustable head restraint instructions and the and you are using a dual following instructions: tether, route the tether around the head restraint.
  • Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-43 3. Before placing a child in the Warning child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, With head restraints that are not grasp the child restraint at the installed and adjusted properly, LATCH path and attempt to there is a greater chance that move it side to side and back...
  • Page 98: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    3-44 Seats and Restraints To reinstall the head restraint: 3. Try to move the head restraint to New parts and repairs may be make sure that it is locked in necessary even if the LATCH place. system was not being used at the time of the crash.
  • Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Do not secure a child seat in a If the head restraint interferes position without a top tether anchor with the proper installation of the if a national or local law requires child restraint, the head restraint that the top tether be anchored, or if may be removed.
  • Page 100 3-46 Seats and Restraints Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6. 7. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether.
  • Page 101: Securing Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints 3-47 To remove the child restraint, In addition, the vehicle has a Warning (Continued) unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and passenger sensing system which is let it return to the stowed position. designed to turn off the right front child restraint can be seriously If the top tether is attached to a top passenger frontal airbag and...
  • Page 102 3-48 Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run Warning (Continued) forward-facing child restraints have the lap and shoulder portions of a top tether, and that the tether be the vehicle's safety belt through See Passenger Sensing System attached.
  • Page 103 Seats and Restraints 3-49 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 104 3-50 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
  • Page 105: Additional Storage Features

    Storage Storage Storage Instrument Panel Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp Glove Box ....4-2 objects in storage compartments.
  • Page 106: Glove Box

    Storage Glove Box Cords from accessories can be routed through the openings (1) on Open the glove box by lifting up on each side. See Power Outlets on the lever. page 5-8 and Audio Players in the infotainment manual. Floor Console Storage Rear Console Front Console If equipped, the armrest storage bin...
  • Page 107 Storage Removal Installation Move the armrest storage bin forward to release it from the rear bracket. To remove the armrest storage bin, To install the armrest storage bin, press the button and lift the armrest align the bracket (2) on the rear of storage bin up.
  • Page 108: Additional Storage Features

    Storage Umbrella Storage Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover With Removable Armrest Storage Bin Shown, Without Removable Armrest Storage Bin Similar Slide an umbrella into the opening on either the driver or The console also has an auxiliary passenger door. power outlet. See Power Outlets on page 5-8.
  • Page 109: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Instruments and Total Vehicle Range ..5-15 Engine Coolant Temperature Safety Belt Reminders ..5-16 Warning Light ....5-25 Controls Airbag Readiness Light .
  • Page 110 Instruments and Controls Drive Mode Messages ..5-47 Universal Remote System Electric Drive Unit Universal Remote System . . . 5-60 Messages ....5-47 Universal Remote System Engine Cooling System Programming .
  • Page 111 Instruments and Controls Instrument Panel Overview...
  • Page 112: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls 1. Air Vents on page 8-8. 9. Instrument Panel Storage on 17. Horn on page 5-6. page 4-1. 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and 18. Steering Wheel Controls on Lane-Change Signals on 10. Automatic Climate Control page 5-5 (If Equipped).
  • Page 113: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Instruments and Controls Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel See OnStar Overview on page 14-1 while driving. and Bluetooth in the Infotainment Manual. Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Controls (End Call/Mute): Press to Adjustment silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to reject an incoming call, or to end a...
  • Page 114: Horn

    Instruments and Controls Horn Windshield Wiper/Washer Press on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. The pedestrian friendly alert provides momentary soft-note horn sound. See Pedestrian Friendly Alert on page 5-6 for more information. The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the side of the steering Pedestrian Friendly Alert column.
  • Page 115 Instruments and Controls INT: (Intermittent Wipes): Move Heavy snow or ice can overload the (Windshield Washer): Pull the lever up to INT for intermittent wiper motor. If the wiper motor the windshield wiper lever toward overheats, the windshield wipers will wipes, then turn the INT band you to spray windshield washer fluid...
  • Page 116: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls Power Outlets Certain accessory plugs may not be Warning Lights, compatible with the accessory Gauges, and The accessory power outlets can be power outlet and could overload used to plug in electrical equipment, vehicle or adapter fuses. If a Indicators such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
  • Page 117: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls When one of the warning lights A CHARGING OVERRIDE/ The following screens may appear, comes on and stays on while INTERRUPTION OCCURRED depending on the status. driving, or when one of the gauges message may display on the lower shows there may be a problem, left of the screen to indicate that a check the section that explains what...
  • Page 118 5-10 Instruments and Controls This screen indicates that the This screen indicates that charging This screen indicates that the charge cord is connected and is programmed to be delayed with charge cord is connected, but the charging is complete. an estimated completion time of vehicle cannot be charged.
  • Page 119 Instruments and Controls 5-11 Complete Cluster with Enhanced Configuration in Electric Mode, Canada Similar...
  • Page 120 5-12 Instruments and Controls 1. Battery Gauge (High Voltage) on 13. Speedometer on page 5-14. 24. Total Vehicle Range on page 5-14. page 5-15. 14. Cruise Control Light on 2. Vehicle Ahead Indicator on page 5-28. 25. Vehicle Ready Light on page 5-24.
  • Page 121 Instruments and Controls 5-13 34. Traction Control System (TCS)/ ® StabiliTrak Light on page 5-25. 35. Tire Pressure Light on page 5-26. Instrument Cluster Display Configurations There are two instrument cluster Simple Configuration in Enhanced Configuration in display configurations to choose Electric Mode Electric Mode from.
  • Page 122: Speedometer

    5-14 Instruments and Controls Speedometer Compass Battery Gauge (High Voltage) The speedometer shows the vehicle The vehicle has a compass display speed in both kilometers per hour in the instrument cluster above the (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). speedometer. The compass The DIC menu can be used to receives its heading and other change the units.
  • Page 123: Fuel Gauge

    Instruments and Controls 5-15 Fuel Gauge Driver Efficiency Gauge brake: If the ball turns yellow and travels below the center of the gauge, braking is too aggressive to optimize efficiency. Total Vehicle Range This indicator displays the fuel level. This gauge is a guide to driving in When this indicator is in the an efficient manner by keeping the foreground, the vehicle is operating...
  • Page 124: Safety Belt Reminders

    5-16 Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder if an object is put on the seat such There is a passenger safety belt Light as a briefcase, handbag, grocery reminder light near the passenger...
  • Page 125: Airbag Readiness Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 need to fasten their safety belts. If there is a problem with the airbag After the passenger safety belt is system, a Driver Information Center buckled, the corresponding safety (DIC) message may also come on. belt symbol in the instrument cluster See Airbag System Messages on turns green.
  • Page 126: Charging System Light

    5-18 Instruments and Controls system has turned off the front Charging System Light outboard passenger frontal airbag (12-Volt Battery) and knee airbag. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a Canada problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system.
  • Page 127: Indicator Lamp

    Instruments and Controls 5-19 Malfunction OBD II system has detected a Caution problem and diagnosis and service Indicator Lamp might be required. Modifications made to the engine, A computer system called OBD II Malfunctions often are indicated by electric drive unit, exhaust, intake, (On-Board Diagnostics-Second the system before any problem is or fuel system of the vehicle or...
  • Page 128 5-20 Instruments and Controls This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission If one or more of these malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has conditions occurs, change the been detected on the vehicle. fuel brand used.
  • Page 129: Brake System Warning

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 The OBD II (On-Board Brake System Warning Diagnostics) system determines Light that critical emission control systems have not been The vehicle brake system consists completely diagnosed by the of two hydraulic circuits. If one system. If this were to occur, the circuit is not working, the remaining vehicle would be considered not circuit can still work to stop the...
  • Page 130: Electric Parking Brake

    5-22 Instruments and Controls parking brake is released, or while If this light stays on, there is a Warning driving, there is a problem with the problem with a system on the electric parking brake system. vehicle that is causing the parking The brake system might not be brake system to work at a reduced If the light does not come on,...
  • Page 131: Sport Mode Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-23 If the ABS warning light stays on still functioning. Have the vehicle Mountain Mode Light longer than a few seconds after the serviced right away. If both brake vehicle is in ON/RUN, or comes on lights are on, the vehicle does not and stays on while driving, try have antilock brakes, and there is a resetting the system.
  • Page 132: Lane Departure Warning

    5-24 Instruments and Controls Lane Departure Warning Forward Collision Alert This light will display amber when you are following a vehicle ahead (LDW) Light (FCA) Warning Light much too closely. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9-38. Traction Off Light This light comes on green when the The forward collision alert comes on system is on and ready to operate.
  • Page 133: Stabilitrak ® Off Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-25 If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not Traction Control System Engine Coolant limited. Adjust driving accordingly. ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light Temperature Warning ® Light StabiliTrak OFF Light This light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. The engine coolant temperature This light comes on briefly while warning light comes on briefly when...
  • Page 134: Tire Pressure Light

    5-26 Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Caution (Continued) Then is On Steady This indicates that there may be a low, have the vehicle serviced. problem with the Tire Pressure Always follow the maintenance Monitor System.
  • Page 135: Low Fuel Warning Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-27 Low Fuel Warning Light serviced by your dealer. If the High-Beam On Light system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system.
  • Page 136: Cruise Control Light

    5-28 Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Light The cruise control light comes on when the cruise control is turned on and turns green when cruise control is engaged. Door(s) Open Hatch Open See Cruise Control on page 9-35 for The DIC indicates when a door, the more information.
  • Page 137: Information Displays

    Instruments and Controls 5-29 Information Displays finger tip to minimize response time. Flow button at the top of the touch If the controls are not responding, screen. The Power Flow screens remove the gloves. indicate the current system Center Stack Display operating condition.
  • Page 138 5-30 Instruments and Controls Battery Power - Vehicle is stationary Engine Power - Vehicle is stationary Regen Power Recovery - Engine is in electric mode and no power is in extended range mode and no active. Power from the wheels flowing to the wheels.
  • Page 139: Programmable Charging

    Instruments and Controls 5-31 protection devices) for Warning heavy-duty service at a 12 amp continuous load. Improper use of portable electric Electrical outlets may wear out vehicle charge cords may cause with normal usage or be a fire, electrical shock, or burns, damaged over time, making and may result in damage to them unsuitable for electric...
  • Page 140 5-32 Instruments and Controls Programmable Charge Modes Charge Mode Status This vehicle has three programmable charge modes. To view the current charge mode status in the center stack display, press the button on the center stack and then press the Charging button at the top of the touch screen.
  • Page 141 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Also, if the selected electric rate settings result in a very long charge completion time, the vehicle will start charging immediately upon plug-in. For example, if the electric rate table is set up with all Peak rates and the rate preference is to charge during Off-Peak rates only, then the vehicle will start charging...
  • Page 142 5-34 Instruments and Controls The Charge Level Preference Charge Mode Selection Departure Time Entry setting can be changed at any time From the Charge Mode Status From the Delayed Charge Mode while the center stack display is screen, press Mode. Status screen, press Edit to change operable.
  • Page 143 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Charge Rate Selection Charge during Off-Peak Rates: The vehicle will only charge From the Delayed Rate and during Off-Peak rate periods. Departure Time Charge Mode Status screen, press Edit. Charging begins at the start time and is complete by the departure time only if sufficient time is allowed after the charge cord is plugged in.
  • Page 144 5-36 Instruments and Controls Electric Rate Plan Selection Summer/Winter Schedule Start Date Entering Electric rates, or cost per unit, may vary based on time, weekday/ From the Select Electric Rate Plan weekend, and season. During the screen, press Summer/Winter day when the demand for electricity Schedule then press Edit.
  • Page 145 Instruments and Controls 5-37 Electric Rate Schedule Editing The finish times must be consecutive. If a finish time does not From the Enter Summer/Winter follow a start time, the error Start Dates screen, press Edit message displays An invalid entry Summer Schedule or Edit Winter was found in the data entered.
  • Page 146 5-38 Instruments and Controls Electric Rate Schedule Viewing From the Select Electric Rate Plan screen, press View (Summer, Winter, or Yearly) Schedule. Temporary Charge Mode Override and Cancel Programmed Delayed Charge Modes can be temporarily overridden to an Immediate Charge Mode for one charge cycle.
  • Page 147 Instruments and Controls 5-39 Temporary Override of a Delayed Charge Mode To temporarily override a Delayed Charge Mode to Immediate Charge Mode from inside the vehicle: 1. Press the Override button on the main charging screen. To cancel the temporary override to 3.
  • Page 148 5-40 Instruments and Controls Charging Override/Interruption There was an unintended loss of AC power during the plug-in Pop-Up charge event. For example, there was a power outage or the charge cord was unplugged from the wall. The charge process was interrupted by the utility company via OnStar as To cancel the temporary override of...
  • Page 149: Energy Information

    Instruments and Controls 5-41 Programmable Charging Energy Information This includes distance traveled in Electric Mode, distance traveled in Disabled To view the Energy Usage, Energy Extended Range Mode, total Efficiency, and Efficiency Tips, press distance traveled, electric energy button on the center stack used from the battery, total fuel used, and average fuel economy.
  • Page 150: Clock

    5-42 Instruments and Controls Energy Efficiency Efficiency Tips The Energy Usage information will also appear automatically on power off when Retained Accessory Power The Energy Efficiency screen is The Efficiency Tips screen is is active. This automatic pop-up can accessed by pressing Energy accessed by pressing Efficiency be disabled through vehicle Efficiency on the Energy Usage...
  • Page 151: Driver Information

    Instruments and Controls 5-43 from the list. Turn the TUNE/ Driver Information DIC Controls MENU knob to scroll through the Center (DIC) available setup features. Press the TUNE/MENU knob or press the Time screen button to display other options within that feature.
  • Page 152: Vehicle Messages

    5-44 Instruments and Controls DIC Menu Items Trip A and Trip B To reset the Engine Oil Life System, see Engine Oil Life System on The trip displays show fuel used, At the main DIC menu: page 10-12. The system is reset average fuel economy, and distance 1.
  • Page 153: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-45 Units Power Gauge Vehicle Messages Turn the SELECT knob to change Select this menu item the power Messages displayed in the DIC the unit display to METRIC or US gauge. indicate the status of the vehicle or when the display is active.
  • Page 154: Brake System Messages

    5-46 Instruments and Controls The 12-volt battery saver system CHARGE DOOR OPEN Brake System Messages starts reducing certain features This message displays when the BRAKE FLUID LOW trying to save the charge of the charge door is open and the vehicle 12-volt battery.
  • Page 155: Cruise Control Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-47 STEP ON BRAKE TO Drive Mode Messages Electric Drive Unit RELEASE PARK BRAKE Messages HOLD MODE NOT AVAILABLE This message displays when SHIFT TO PARK This message displays when in attempting to release the electric Hold Mode and the mode becomes parking brake without the brake This message displays when the unavailable.
  • Page 156: Engine Oil Messages

    5-48 Instruments and Controls Stop and turn off the vehicle as OIL PRESSURE LOW TURN When this message is displayed, soon as it is safe to do so to avoid refuel the vehicle. See Out of Fuel/ VEHICLE OFF severe damage. This message Engine Unavailable on page 9-25.
  • Page 157: Key And Lock Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-49 Key and Lock Messages pedal to turn the vehicle off. If the USE TRANSMITTER POCKET vehicle is turned off and a valid TO START When programming new Remote transmitter is not available, the This message displays when trying Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters, vehicle will not restart.
  • Page 158: Object Detection System

    5-50 Instruments and Controls TURN SIGNAL ON operate properly. It may also SERVICE FRONT CAMERA activate during heavy rain or due to This message displays if the turn This message displays when the road spray. To clean the system, signal has been left on. Turn off the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and clean the outside of the windshield turn signal.
  • Page 159: Ride Control System

    Instruments and Controls 5-51 next time the vehicle is driven. The of charge to a normal level. See SERVICE TRACTION vehicle may be driven at a reduced Mountain Mode under Driver CONTROL speed while this message is on, but Selected Operating Modes on This message displays when there maximum acceleration and speed page 9-22.
  • Page 160: Airbag System Messages

    5-52 Instruments and Controls Airbag System Messages Service Vehicle Messages SERVICE AC SYSTEM This message displays if there is a SERVICE AIRBAG ENGINE MAINTENANCE XXX% problem with the air conditioning COMPLETE This message displays if there is a system. Take the vehicle to your problem with the airbag system.
  • Page 161: Starting The Vehicle

    Instruments and Controls 5-53 Starting the Vehicle TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. The Messages This message displays when the DIC also shows the tire pressure system is learning new tires. See values.
  • Page 162: Vehicle Personalization

    5-54 Instruments and Controls Vehicle 2. Select the desired feature to BACK display a list of available Personalization Press to exit a menu. options. 3. Select the desired feature Use the audio system controls to Press to return to a previous access the personalization menus setting.
  • Page 163 Instruments and Controls 5-55 Languages Audio Cue Options settings where background noise is typically louder than the sound Select and the following may Select and the following may system volume. display: display: Select Off, Low, Medium, or High. Audio Cue Volume English Gracenote Options Audio Cues...
  • Page 164 5-56 Instruments and Controls Startup Volume Phone Settings Display Settings This feature sets the maximum Select and the following may Press and the following may startup volume. If the vehicle is display: display: started and the volume is greater Device List Home Page Menu than this level, the volume is adjusted to this level.
  • Page 165 Instruments and Controls 5-57 Sort Vehicle Settings Auto Fan Speed This feature allows the icons on the This feature sets the automatic fan Select and the following may Home Page to be moved. speed to maintain the desired display: interior temperature. Select and follow the screen Climate and Air Quality prompts.
  • Page 166 5-58 Instruments and Controls Auto Defog Engine Assisted Heating Button Chime Plugged In When on and high humidity is This allows a tone to be heard when detected, the climate control system If equipped, this feature turns on or a selection is made using the will adjust the outside air, air off the ability for the engine to run to infotainment system.
  • Page 167 Instruments and Controls 5-59 Lighting Power Door Locks Delayed Door Lock When on, this feature will delay the Select and the following may Select and the following may locking of the doors. To override the display: display: delay, press the power door lock Vehicle Locator Lights Open Door Anti Lock Out switch on the center stack.
  • Page 168: Universal Remote System

    5-60 Instruments and Controls Remote Lock Feedback Passive Door Lock Universal Remote This allows selection of what This allows passive locking to be System feedback is provided when turned on or off and select what unlocking the vehicle with the RKE type of feedback.
  • Page 169 Instruments and Controls 5-61 Do not use the Universal Remote Make sure the hand-held transmitter 2. At the same time, press and system with any garage door opener has a new battery for quick and hold both the hand-held that does not have the stop and accurate transmission of the transmitter button and one of the reverse feature.
  • Page 170 5-62 Instruments and Controls programming is complete. does not flash, press and hold There is no need to the same button a second time complete Steps 4 6. for two seconds, then release it. Again, if the door does not move If the indicator light does or the garage door lamp does not come on or the garage...
  • Page 171: Universal Remote System

    Instruments and Controls 5-63 enough for the Universal Remote Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single system to pick up the signal during Universal Remote System Operation programming. Button Using the Universal Remote If the programming did not work, To reprogram any of the system System replace Step 2 under Programming buttons:...
  • Page 172 5-64 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
  • Page 173: Lighting Features

    Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer Exterior Lamp Controls (Headlamp High/Low-Beam Exterior Lighting Changer): Push the turn signal Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 lever away from you and release, to Headlamp High/Low-Beam turn the high beams on.
  • Page 174: Daytime Running

    Lighting Daytime Running When the vehicle is on and you are stopped, the DRL can be turned off Lamps (DRL) by moving the shift lever to P (Park). The DRL will stay off until the shift The DRL system comes on in lever is moved out of the P (Park) daylight when the following position.
  • Page 175: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting The automatic headlamp system Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change turns off when the exterior lamp Signals control is turned to or the ignition is off. Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on, and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the headlamps, parking Move the lever all the way up or...
  • Page 176: Interior Lighting

    Lighting If after signaling a turn or lane Interior Lighting Dome Lamps change, the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb Instrument Panel may be burned out. Illumination Control Have any burned out bulbs replaced. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse.
  • Page 177: Reading Lamps

    Lighting Reading Lamps Lighting Features There are front and rear reading Entry Lighting lamps. The headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, and the interior lights turn on briefly at night when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed. The lights turn off The rear reading lamps are in the immediately when the POWER headliner.
  • Page 178: Battery Power Protection

    Lighting The exit lighting feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-54. Battery Power Protection The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle's 12-volt battery. If the exterior lamps or any interior lamp is left on and the vehicle is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamps off after about...
  • Page 179: Introduction

    Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment Your vehicle has an infotainment system. See the infotainment Introduction manual. Infotainment ....7-1...
  • Page 180 Infotainment System NOTES...
  • Page 181 Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control voltage battery is adequately charged. Under these conditions, Systems the engine will start and use fuel. Make sure there is fuel in the tank. Climate Control Systems Automatic Climate Do not allow the vehicle to remain in Automatic Climate Control Control System extreme temperatures for long...
  • Page 182 Climate Controls Climate Control Buttons 1. Temperature Control 4. Climate 2. Driver and Passenger Heated 5. Auto (Automatic Operation) Seats (If Equipped) 6. Rear Window Defogger 3. Defrost 7. Manual Fan Control...
  • Page 183 Climate Controls Climate Control Touch Screen The climate mode, fan, air delivery, recirculation, and auto heated seats are controlled by pressing the CLIMATE button on the center stack and viewing information in the center stack display. Climate Mode Operation There are three climate mode settings: Fan Only, ECO, and Comfort.
  • Page 184 Climate Controls Fan Only Mode: The air When in Fan Only mode, if Auto conditioning and electric heat are Defog is enabled, the air conditioning and electric heat may turned off. As long as is not turn on when high humidity selected, the climate control settings conditions exist.
  • Page 185 Climate Controls The air conditioning and electric fan speed, or recirculation setting is Defog off or on, see Climate and heat could be on at the same time adjusted, the AUTO indicator turns Air Quality under Vehicle when dehumidification is required in off and the selected settings display.
  • Page 186 Climate Controls Air Delivery Mode Control: Press (Defrost): Air is directed to the (Manual Recirculation): CLIMATE to select the Climate windshield. The windshield is Press to alternate between touch screen. Press the air delivery cleared of fog or frost more quickly. recirculating air inside the vehicle or mode touch screen button to pulling in outside air.
  • Page 187 Climate Controls The rear window defogger turns off Remote Start: If equipped with this AUTO/ AUTO (Auto Heated automatically after about feature, the climate control system Seats): If available, the controls five minutes. If turned on again, it may be started by using the Remote are on the touch screen on the runs for about five minutes before Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
  • Page 188: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Sensors Humidity Sensor Air Vents The humidity sensor is near the Solar Sensor Use the louvers on the air vents to base of the inside rearview mirror. change the direction of the airflow. The solar sensor is on top of the The climate control system uses the instrument panel, near the Use the thumbwheels near each...
  • Page 189: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Brakes Power (RAP) ....9-19 Antilock Brake Operating Shifting Into Park ... . 9-19 System (ABS) .
  • Page 190: Driving Information

    Driving and Operating Charge Cord ....9-53 Driving Information Aggressive braking is indicated Utility Interruption of when the ball turns yellow and Charging ....9-54 travels below the center of the Driving for Better Energy Electrical Requirements for...
  • Page 191 Driving and Operating Drive Mode and PRNDL Selection application and provides a Use the auto heated seat feature controlled, efficient way to slow the instead of climate settings. Heating Use Normal Mode when possible. vehicle down. the seat uses less energy than Sport Mode provides more heating the vehicle interior.
  • Page 192: Distracted Driving

    Driving and Operating Vehicle Charging/Maintenance Using a rooftop carrier will reduce Watch the road. Do not read, efficiency due to additional weight take notes, or look up Charging and drag. information on phones or other electronic devices. Keep the vehicle plugged in, even Distracted Driving when fully charged, to keep the Designate a front seat...
  • Page 193: 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 long or too often could cause a Focus on the task of driving.
  • Page 194: Steering

    Driving and Operating If propulsion is disabled while the If the steering wheel is turned until it Wait until the vehicle is out of vehicle is being driven, brake reaches the end of its travel and is the curve before accelerating normally but do not pump the held against that position for an gently into the straightaway.
  • Page 195: Off-Road Recovery

    Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go If the vehicle starts to slide, follow straight down the roadway. these suggestions: Ease your foot off the Loss of Control accelerator pedal and steer the way you want the vehicle to go. Skidding The vehicle may straighten out.
  • Page 196: Driving On Wet Roads

    Driving and Operating Remember: Antilock brakes help Other Rainy Weather Tips Warning (Continued) avoid only the braking skid. Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: Flowing or rushing water creates Driving on Wet Roads strong forces. Driving through Allow extra following distance.
  • Page 197: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Driving and Operating Other driving tips include: Keep the vehicle in gear when Top of hills: Be alert going down steep or long hills. something could be in your lane Keep the vehicle well ventilated. (stalled car, accident). Warning Keep the interior Pay attention to special road temperature cool.
  • Page 198 9-10 Driving and Operating Drive with caution, whatever the occur on otherwise clear roads in Warning condition. Accelerate gently so shaded areas. The surface of a traction is not lost. Accelerating too curve or an overpass can remain icy Snow can trap engine exhaust quickly causes the wheels to spin when the surrounding roads are under the vehicle.
  • Page 199: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating 9-11 If it takes some time for help to Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) arrive, start the vehicle. The engine may start to charge the 12-volt damage. Spin the wheels as little Fully open the air outlets on battery.
  • Page 200: Vehicle Load Limits

    9-12 Driving and Operating If that does not get the vehicle out Tire and Loading Information Warning after a few tries, it might need to be Label towed out. If the vehicle does need Do not load the vehicle any to be towed out, see Towing the heavier than the Gross Vehicle on page 10-75.
  • Page 201 Driving and Operating 9-13 and the maximum vehicle Steps for Determining Correct the amount of available cargo capacity weight (2) in kilograms Load Limit and luggage load capacity is and pounds. 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) Locate the statement "The = 650 lbs.) The Tire and Loading combined weight of...
  • Page 202 9-14 Driving and Operating Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs).
  • Page 203 Driving and Operating 9-15 seating positions. The combined cargo. Never exceed the GVWR If you put things inside the weight of the driver, passengers, for the vehicle, or the Gross vehicle like suitcases, tools, and cargo should never exceed Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for packages, or anything else the vehicle's capacity weight.
  • Page 204: Starting And Operating

    9-16 Driving and Operating Starting and on. The flashing light will eventually Warning (Continued) time out. The POWER button light Operating is on steady when in ON/RUN Never stack heavier power mode. When the vehicle is things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In turned off, the POWER button inside the vehicle so that...
  • Page 205 Driving and Operating 9-17 fuel and battery gauges. See If the vehicle must be shut off in an Caution Starting and Stopping the Vehicle emergency: on page 9-18. 1. Brake using a firm and steady Service Only Mode will discharge pressure.
  • Page 206: Starting And Stopping The Vehicle

    9-18 Driving and Operating displays in the Driver Information Warning Caution Center (DIC). See Key and Lock Messages on page 5-49. Turning off the vehicle while Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the If the vehicle will not start due to a moving may disable the airbags.
  • Page 207: Retained Accessory

    Driving and Operating 9-19 driver door upon entry, when the Computers determine when the Stopping Procedure vehicle is ready to be driven, and engine needs to run. The engine For information on how to turn the when the vehicle is turned off. may start, if required, when the vehicle off, see Power Button on propulsion system is on.
  • Page 208: Shifting Out Of Park

    9-20 Driving and Operating 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) unit into P (Park) is not done Warning (Continued) by pushing the lever all the way properly and then it is difficult to toward the front of the vehicle. shift out of P (Park).
  • Page 209: Parking Over Things

    Driving and Operating 9-21 Prevent moving the shift lever 2. Turn the vehicle on using the Electric Vehicle out of P (Park), unless the POWER button. See Power Operating Modes vehicle is in ON/RUN, the brake Button on page 9-16. pedal is applied, and the charge 3.
  • Page 210: Electric Mode

    9-22 Driving and Operating Electric Mode Extended Range Mode In either Electric Mode or Extended Range Mode, when the hood is In Electric Mode, the vehicle does When the vehicle reaches the end open, the engine will run without not use fuel or produce tailpipe of its electric range, it switches to turning off if the vehicle is on.
  • Page 211 Driving and Operating 9-23 Highlight either the Mountain, Sport, Sport Mode or Hold Mode, then release the DRIVE MODE button. After three seconds, the new drive mode will become active. Pressing the DRIVE MODE button again will return to Normal Mode, and become active after three seconds.
  • Page 212 9-24 Driving and Operating Mountain Mode Press the DRIVE MODE button to Press the Drive Mode button again select Mountain Mode. If steep hill to return to Normal Mode and it driving is expected, it is becomes active after three seconds. recommended to select Mountain The Mountain light comes on when Mode at least 20 minutes before...
  • Page 213: Out Of Fuel/Engine

    Driving and Operating 9-25 mode transitions the vehicle to Out of Fuel/Engine Maintenance Modes Extended Range Mode to maintain Unavailable Engine Maintenance Mode (EMM) the battery charge reserve. If the vehicle runs out of fuel, or the EMM runs the engine to keep it in Upon exiting Hold Mode, the engine will not start due to a good working condition after...
  • Page 214 9-26 Driving and Operating During EMM, a DIC message If EMM is required and the fuel level fuel to be used up by FMM and displays to show the is low, EMM may eventually empty adding a larger amount of fresh fuel EMM percentage complete.
  • Page 215: Engine Exhaust

    Driving and Operating 9-27 If the FMM request was delayed for Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) one day, FMM will start at the next vehicle start and display the FMM Warning The vehicle exhaust system Notification screen on the center has been modified, damaged, stack display.
  • Page 216: Electric Drive Unit

    9-28 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Electric Drive Unit Warning While Parked The vehicle uses an electric It is dangerous to get out of the drive unit. It is better not to park with the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully propulsion system running.
  • Page 217 Driving and Operating 9-29 shifting from P (Park) when the N (Neutral): In this position, the L (Low): This position reduces vehicle is in ON/RUN. If you cannot propulsion system does not connect vehicle speed without using the shift out of P (Park), ease pressure with the wheels.
  • Page 218: Antilock Brake

    9-30 Driving and Operating Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS...
  • Page 219: Electric Parking Brake

    Driving and Operating 9-31 Electric Parking Brake The system has a red parking brake The red parking brake status light status light and an amber parking will flash and then stay on once the brake warning light. See Electric EPB is fully applied. If the red Parking Brake Light on page 5-22 parking brake status light flashes and Service Electric Parking Brake...
  • Page 220: Regenerative Braking

    9-32 Driving and Operating The vehicle may automatically apply The hydraulic disc brakes work with Caution the EPB in some situations when the regenerative braking to ensure the vehicle is not moving. This is effective braking, such as when a Driving with the parking brake on normal, and is done to periodically high braking demand is requested.
  • Page 221: Ride Control Systems

    Driving and Operating 9-33 Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to help assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the intended path. Traction Control/ If cruise control is being used and Electronic Stability traction control or StabiliTrak begins Control to limit wheel spin, cruise control will The indicator light for both systems disengage.
  • Page 222 9-34 Driving and Operating Turning the Systems Off To turn off only TCS, press and comes on and stays on: and On release the button. The Traction 1. Stop the vehicle. Off Light displays in the 2. Turn the engine off and wait instrument cluster.
  • Page 223 Driving and Operating 9-35 Cruise Control With the Traction Control System Traction Off Light and StabiliTrak (TCS) or Electronic Stability Control Off Light in the instrument cluster The cruise control lets the vehicle (ESC), the system may begin to turn off. maintain a speed of about 40 km/h limit wheel spin while you are using (25 mph) or more without keeping...
  • Page 224 9-36 Driving and Operating SET/ (Set/Coast): Move the Resuming a Set Speed thumbwheel down briefly to set the If the cruise control is set at a speed and activate cruise control. desired speed and then the brakes If cruise control is already active, are applied, the cruise control is use to decrease speed.
  • Page 225 Driving and Operating 9-37 Reducing Speed While Using set cruise control speed. While Ending Cruise Control Cruise Control pressing the accelerator pedal or There are three ways to end cruise shortly following the release to If the cruise control system is control: override cruise control, briefly already activated:...
  • Page 226 9-38 Driving and Operating 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 The FCA system may help to avoid closely, FCA may not provide a or reduce the harm caused by...
  • Page 227 Driving and Operating 9-39 Collision Alert setting will remain until it is changed Warning and will affect both the Collision Alert and the Tailgating Alert FCA does not provide a warning features. The timing of both alerts to help avoid a crash, unless it will vary based on vehicle speed.
  • Page 228: Ultrasonic Parking Assist

    9-40 Driving and Operating Unnecessary Alerts Ultrasonic Parking Assist Warning (Continued) FCA may sometimes set If available, the Ultrasonic Front and unnecessary alerts to turning (5 mph). To prevent injury, death, Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) or vehicles, vehicles in other lanes, or vehicle damage, even with Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist objects that are not vehicles,...
  • Page 229 Driving and Operating 9-41 When the vehicle is in N (Neutral), the beeps only sound to indicate When the system is turned off or the system may be active. The that objects are close to the rear when there is a temporary condition Parking Assist system may need to bumper.
  • Page 230: Rear Vision

    9-42 Driving and Operating The park assist sensors are The bumper is damaged. Take Warning (Continued) covered by frost or ice. Frost or the vehicle to your dealer to ice can form around and behind repair the system. of view, below the bumper, the sensors and may not always Other conditions, such as or under the vehicle.
  • Page 231 Driving and Operating 9-43 To see the previous screen sooner, Symbols To turn the symbols on or off: do one of the following: The navigation system may have a 1. Shift into P (Park). feature that lets the driver view Press a button on the 2.
  • Page 232 9-44 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera Location The following illustrations show the field of view that the camera provides. 1. View displayed by the camera. 2. Corner of the rear bumper. When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The RVC system may not work The RVC is located above the properly or display a clear image if:...
  • Page 233: Lane Departure

    Driving and Operating 9-45 Ice, snow, mud, or anything else When the vehicle crosses a Warning (Continued) has built up on the camera lens. detected lane marking, the LDW Clean the lens, rinse it with indicator will flash and three beeps Warn that the vehicle is water, and wipe it with a soft will be sounded from the left or right...
  • Page 234 9-46 Driving and Operating How the System Works If LDW is on, the LDW indicator will The windshield may be appear green if the system detects damaged. The LDW camera sensor is on the a left or right lane marking while the windshield ahead of the rearview The weather may be limiting vehicle is traveling 56 km/h (35 mph)
  • Page 235: Plug-In Charging

    Driving and Operating 9-47 Charging three ways to program how the Warning (Continued) vehicle is charged. See Programmable Charging on Plug-In Charging also not detect a lane on winding page 5-31. or hilly roads, or in conditions that This section explains the process The charging system may run fans can limit visibility such as fog, for charging the vehicle's high...
  • Page 236 9-48 Driving and Operating In cold weather conditions, ice 4. Plug the charge cord into the 5. Plug in the vehicle plug of the may form around the charge port electrical outlet. See Electrical charge cord into the charge port door.
  • Page 237: Delayed Charging

    Driving and Operating 9-49 Delayed Charging Charging Status Override Feedback To temporarily override a delayed charge event, unplug the charge cord from the charge port and then plug it back in within five seconds. A single horn chirp will sound and charging will begin immediately.
  • Page 238 9-50 Driving and Operating Long Flashing Green Vehicle See Utility Interruption of If the vehicle is plugged in and is plugged in. Battery is not fully Charging on page 9-54. This vehicle power is on, the CSI will be charged. Battery charging is may also indicate that the on solid green.
  • Page 239 Driving and Operating 9-51 This chart indicates vehicle feedback when the charge cord is plugged in. Charging Status Sound Action/Reason Indicator Solid Green One horn chirp Charging has begun. Long Flashing Green Two horn chirps Charging is delayed by Programmable Charging or, if the vehicle is equipped accordingly, by a total utility interruption via OnStar.
  • Page 240 9-52 Driving and Operating Charging Status Sound Action/Reason Indicator Solid Green or Long Four horn chirps Insufficient time to fully charge by departure Flashing Green time due to rate preference. None (Upon Plug-in) None Charge cord connection should be checked. None (After Green or None Charge cord connection should be checked.
  • Page 241: Charge Cord

    Driving and Operating 9-53 Charge Cord Electrical outlets may wear out Warning (Continued) with normal usage or be See Radio Frequency Statement on damaged over time, making page 13-15. Do not use extension cords, them unsuitable for electric multi-outlet power strips, vehicle charging.
  • Page 242: Utility Interruption Of

    9-54 Driving and Operating Charge Level Selection OnStar to limit or completely block Text will be displayed on the electrical power grid usage for brief instrument cluster indicating that a Charge level selection can be made time periods. A utility interruption of utility interruption has occurred.
  • Page 243: Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-55 The following are the minimum Fuel you could damage the engine and requirements for circuits used to may void your vehicle warranty. Use of the recommended fuel is charge this vehicle: If heavy knocking is heard when an important part of the proper using gasoline rated at 91 octane or 120 volts/15 amps...
  • Page 244: Gasoline Specifications

    9-56 Driving and Operating octane-enhancing additive called condition is caused by the type of Caution methylcyclopentadienyl manganese fuel used, repairs may not be tricarbonyl (MMT). We recommend covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not use fuel containing against the use of gasolines methanol.
  • Page 245: Filling The Tank

    Driving and Operating 9-57 If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is The fuel system on this vehicle Warning (Continued) not available, one bottle of Fuel requires a refueling process to System Treatment PLUS, part control evaporative emissions. To Keep sparks, flames, and number 88861013, added to the fuel refuel the vehicle: smoking materials away...
  • Page 246 9-58 Driving and Operating 4. After refueling, reinstall the fuel Caution cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks. Close the fuel door. If a new fuel cap is needed, be Do not top off or overfill the tank and sure to get the right type of cap wait a few seconds before removing from your dealer.
  • Page 247: Filling A Portable Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-59 Filling a Portable Fuel Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) Container General Towing Place the nozzle inside the fill Information Warning opening of the container before dispensing fuel, and The vehicle is neither designed nor Filling a portable fuel container keep it in contact with the fill intended to tow a trailer or another while it is in the vehicle can cause...
  • Page 248: Conversions And Add-Ons Add-On Electrical

    9-60 Driving and Operating Conversions and When adding electrical equipment, it should only be connected using the Add-Ons accessory power outlets. The maximum power that can be Add-On Electrical supplied by one accessory power outlet, or spread across all power Equipment outlets, is 200 watts or 15 amps.
  • Page 249: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Overheating ..10-19 Engine Compartment Fuse Washer Fluid ....10-20 Block ..... 10-31 Brakes .
  • Page 250: General Information

    10-2 Vehicle Care Different Size Tires and General Information cause cancer and birth defects or Wheels ....10-57 other reproductive harm. Engine For service and parts needs, visit Uniform Tire Quality exhaust, many parts and systems,...
  • Page 251: Lifting The Vehicle

    Vehicle Care 10-3 handling, emissions systems, Lifting the Vehicle aerodynamics, durability, and This vehicle can be lifted with a electronic systems like antilock hoist or a service jack. Do not use brakes, traction control, and stability any other type of jack to lift the control.
  • Page 252 10-4 Vehicle Care Lifting the Vehicle with a Warning Caution Service Jack Getting under a vehicle when it is Lifting the vehicle improperly can Warning lifted on a jack is dangerous. cause damage and result in If the vehicle slips off the jack, costly repairs not covered by the Lifting a vehicle can cause an you could be badly injured or...
  • Page 253: Vehicle Checks

    Vehicle Care 10-5 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work Warning Never try to do your own service on high voltage battery components. You can be injured and the vehicle can be damaged if you try to do your own service When lifting the vehicle from the When lifting the vehicle from the work.
  • Page 254 10-6 Vehicle Care If doing some of your own service Keep a record with all parts receipts Warning (Continued) work, use the proper service and list the mileage and the date of manual. It tells you much more any service work performed. See High voltage components are about how to service the vehicle Maintenance Records on...
  • Page 255: Hood

    Vehicle Care 10-7 Hood To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, check To open the hood: that all filler caps are properly 1. Turn the vehicle off before installed. Then, lift the hood to opening the hood. If the vehicle relieve pressure on the is on, the engine will start when hood prop.
  • Page 256 10-8 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview...
  • Page 257: Engine Oil

    Vehicle Care 10-9 1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and 8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Engine Oil Pressure Cap. See Engine Brake Fluid under Brakes on To ensure proper engine Coolant on page 10-17. page 10-20. performance and long life, careful 2.
  • Page 258: Checking Engine Oil

    10-10 Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it Caution with a paper towel or cloth, then It is a good idea to check the engine push it back in all the way. oil level at each fuel fill. In order to Do not add too much oil.
  • Page 259 Vehicle Care 10-11 Selecting the Right Engine Oil specification. See Specification Caution earlier in this section for more Selecting the right engine oil information. depends on both the proper oil Failure to use the recommended specification and viscosity grade. Engine Oil Additives/Engine engine oil can result in engine See Recommended Fluids and Oil Flushes...
  • Page 260: Engine Oil Life System

    10-12 Vehicle Care See the manufacturer's warnings When the system has calculated How to Reset the Engine Oil about the use and disposal of oil that oil life has been diminished, it Life System products. indicates that an oil change is Reset the system whenever the necessary.
  • Page 261: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    Vehicle Care 10-13 If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON release loose dust and dirt. If the air 2. Locate the engine air cleaner/ message comes back on when the filter remains covered with dirt, a filter assembly on the passenger vehicle is started, the engine oil life new air filter is required.
  • Page 262: Cooling System (Engine)

    10-14 Vehicle Care 2. Replace the air cleaner cover by Caution Warning lowering it to meet the bottom of the engine air cleaner/filter If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt The electric fans under the hood assembly. Place the retaining can easily get into the engine, can start up even when the clips (1) on the engine air...
  • Page 263: Cooling System (High Voltage Battery)

    Vehicle Care 10-15 within a normal operating Checking Coolant Warning temperature range. If the The vehicle must be on a level temperature rises above this surface when checking the coolant Heater and radiator hoses, and temperature, the battery cooling level. other engine parts, can be very system turns on the air conditioning hot.
  • Page 264: Electronics And Charger

    10-16 Vehicle Care coolant level is below the cold fill What to Use line, there could be a leak in the The power electronics and charger cooling system. modules coolant reservoir in the The high voltage battery coolant vehicle is filled with a 50/50 mixture should only be serviced by a of DEX-COOL engine coolant and qualified technician.
  • Page 265: Engine Coolant

    Vehicle Care 10-17 Engine Coolant Helps keep the proper engine Warning (Continued) temperature. The engine cooling system in the mixture, the engine could get too vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL Caution hot but you would not get the engine coolant. The coolant needs to be replaced every 5 years or overheat warning.
  • Page 266 10-18 Vehicle Care used coolant disposal. This will help The coolant level should be at or Warning protect the environment and your above the cold fill line on the health. coolant surge tank. If it is not, there The electric fans under the hood could be a leak in the cooling Checking Coolant can start up even when the...
  • Page 267: Engine Overheating

    Vehicle Care 10-19 If coolant is needed, add the proper Engine Overheating DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the The vehicle has an indicator to warn coolant surge tank. of engine overheating. If the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears, get service help right away.
  • Page 268: Washer Fluid

    10-20 Vehicle Care Washer Fluid Brakes Caution This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc What to Use brake pads have built-in wear Do not use engine coolant When adding windshield washer indicators that make a high-pitched (antifreeze) in the windshield fluid to the vehicle, be sure to read warning sound when the brake pads washer.
  • Page 269: Brake Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-21 Some driving conditions or climates Replacing Brake System Parts Brake Fluid can cause a brake squeal when the The braking system on a vehicle is brakes are first applied or lightly complex. Its many parts have to be applied.
  • Page 270 10-22 Vehicle Care A fluid leak in the brake When the brake fluid falls to a low body. With the vehicle running, the hydraulic system can also cause level, the brake warning light comes fluid level should be in the proper a low fluid level.
  • Page 271: Battery

    Vehicle Care 10-23 See If a Crash Occurs under Warning Caution (Continued) Collision Damage Repair on page 13-9 and High Voltage Safety With the wrong kind of fluid in the If brake fluid is spilled on the Information on page 1-19. If an brake hydraulic system, the vehicle's painted surfaces, airbag has inflated, see What Will...
  • Page 272 10-24 Vehicle Care Refer to the replacement number Vehicle Storage Do not plug in the high voltage shown on the original battery label battery charge cord. when a new 12-volt battery is Warning Remove the black negative ( ) needed. The vehicle has an cable from the 12-volt battery Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) 12-volt 12 volt batteries have acid that...
  • Page 273: Electric Drive Unit Shift Lock Control Function Check

    Vehicle Care 10-25 Reconnecting the 12-Volt Black Electric Drive Unit Shift more than five seconds to place Negative Cable the vehicle in Service Only Lock Control Function Mode. See Power Button on With the 12-volt black negative ( ) Check page 9-16.
  • Page 274: Wiper Blade Replacement

    10-26 Vehicle Care Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Wiper Blade Replacement vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Windshield wiper blades should be your foot on the regular brake, set inspected for wear and cracking. the electric parking brake. See the Maintenance Schedule on To check the electric parking page 11-2.
  • Page 275: Headlamp Aiming

    Vehicle Care 10-27 Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamps Driver Side Headlamps Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on To replace the high/low beam page 10-30. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, headlamp: the headlamp aim may be affected.
  • Page 276: Back-Up Lamps

    10-28 Vehicle Care 6. Install the bulb socket by turning 3. Remove the air cleaner 8. Reconnect the wiring harness it clockwise. assembly by pulling up to connector. release the rear two retention 7. Install the cover in the back of 9.
  • Page 277: License Plate Lamp

    Vehicle Care 10-29 To replace a bulb: License Plate Lamp 1. Remove the three inboard To replace one of these bulbs: screws from the aero panel located under the rear fascia. 2. Push up on the aero panel to locate the bulb socket. 3.
  • Page 278: Replacement Bulbs

    10-30 Vehicle Care 7. Push the spring clip side into Electrical System Electrical System place. Overload High Voltage Devices and Replacement Bulbs The vehicle has fuses and circuit Wiring breakers to protect against an Bulb Exterior Lamp electrical system overload. Number Warning When the current electrical load is...
  • Page 279: Engine Compartment Fuse Block

    Vehicle Care 10-31 borrowed. Choose some feature of If the overload is caused by an Caution the vehicle that is not needed to use electrical problem and not snow or and replace it as soon as possible. ice, be sure to get it fixed. Spilling liquid on any electrical Headlamp Wiring component on the vehicle may...
  • Page 280 10-32 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Ignition Coils/ Injectors Not Used Empty Empty Empty Empty Heated Mirrors Air Conditioning Control Module Traction Power Inverter Module Engine Compartment Fuse Block Battery Not Used A fuse puller is in the engine Mini Fuses Usage compartment fuse block.
  • Page 281 Vehicle Care 10-33 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Run/Crank for Front Windshield Traction Power Inverter Module and Vehicle Integration Washer Transmission Control Module Right High-Beam Control Module Vehicle Integration Headlamp Battery Control Module Empty Engine Control Battery Empty Module...
  • Page 282 10-34 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Mini Relays Usage Fuses Empty Traction Power Inverter Module AIR Pump Empty Run/Crank (PZEV Only) Run/Crank Run/Crank Fuel Empty System Control Empty Micro Usage Module, Air Relays Antilock Brake Conditioning Control System Motor Module, On Board Empty Charger...
  • Page 283 Vehicle Care 10-35 Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left Side) The left instrument panel fuse block is on the left side end of the instrument panel. To access the fuses, open the fuse panel door by pulling out. To reinstall the door, insert the bottom tab first, then push the door back into its original location.
  • Page 284 10-36 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Block (Right Side) Empty Power Outlet (Inside Floor Console/Rear The right instrument panel fuse OnStar of Floor Console) block is on the right side end of the Body Control instrument panel. To access the Empty Module 1/Body fuses, open the fuse panel door by...
  • Page 285 Vehicle Care 10-37 Fuses Usage Empty Body Control Module 6/Map Lights/Courtesy Lights/Back up Lamp Body Control Module 7/Left Front Turn Signal/Right Rear Stop and Turn Instrument Panel Fuse Block Signal Lamp/Child Security Lock Relay A fuse puller is in the engine Control Fuses Usage...
  • Page 286 10-38 Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Block Fuses Usage The rear compartment fuse block is on the left side of the rear compartment Empty behind a removable cover. Open the latch to remove the cover and access Empty the fuse block. Empty Empty Empty...
  • Page 287 Vehicle Care 10-39 A fuse puller is in the engine Fuses Usage Relays Usage compartment fuse block. Accessory Power Rear Defog The vehicle may not have all of the Module Cooling Fan Hatch Release fuses, relays, and features shown. Amplifier (If Fuses Usage Empty...
  • Page 288: Wheels And Tires

    10-40 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Tires and a serious crash. See Worn or old tires can Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the tread Every new GM vehicle has page 9-12. is badly worn, high-quality tires made by a replace them.
  • Page 289: All-Season Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-41 Consider installing winter tires on With winter tires, there may be Warning (Continued) the vehicle if frequent driving on decreased dry road traction, snow or ice-covered roads is increased road noise, and shorter mud, ice, etc. Excessive expected.
  • Page 290: Summer Tires

    10-42 Vehicle Care Summer Tires (2) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria This vehicle may come with high Specification) Original performance summer tires. These equipment tires designed to tires have a special tread and GM's specific tire performance compound that are optimized for criteria have a TPC specification maximum dry and wet road code molded onto the sidewall.
  • Page 291: Tire Designations

    Vehicle Care 10-43 DOT Tire Date of (5) Tire Ply Material The type Tire Designations Manufacture The last four of cord and number of plies in Tire Size digits of the TIN indicate the tire the sidewall and under the tread. manufactured date.
  • Page 292: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    10-44 Vehicle Care (3) Aspect Ratio A two-digit is certified to carry. The speed Belt A rubber coated layer of number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a cords that is located between height-to-width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load. the plies and the tread.
  • Page 293 Vehicle Care 10-45 Curb Weight The weight of a GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure motor vehicle with standard and Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to optional equipment including the Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated.
  • Page 294 10-46 Vehicle Care Outward Facing Sidewall Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic Treadwear Indicators Narrow side of an asymmetrical tire that tire in which the ply cords that bands, sometimes called wear has a particular side that faces extend to the beads are laid at bars, that show across the tread outward when mounted on a 90 degrees to the centerline of...
  • Page 295: Tire Pressure

    Vehicle Care 10-47 Vehicle Capacity Weight Tire Pressure Caution (Continued) number of designated seating Tires need the correct amount of positions multiplied by Overinflated tires, or tires that air pressure to operate 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated have too much air, can effectively.
  • Page 296: Tire Pressure Monitor

    10-48 Vehicle Care For additional information has not been driven for at least Tire Pressure Monitor regarding how much weight the three hours or no more than System vehicle can carry, and an 1.6 km (1 mi). The Tire Pressure Monitor System example of the Tire and Loading Remove the valve cap from the (TPMS) uses radio and sensor...
  • Page 297: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Vehicle Care 10-49 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 13-15. 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 298 10-50 Vehicle Care If the warning light comes on, stop A Tire and Loading Information label Caution (Continued) as soon as possible and inflate the shows the size of the original tires to the recommended pressure equipment tires and the correct the GM approved tire sealant shown on the Tire Loading and inflation pressure for the tires when...
  • Page 299 Vehicle Care 10-51 warning message come on at each successfully. See TPMS Sensor for service if the TPMS malfunction vehicle on/off cycle until the problem Matching Process later in this light and DIC message come on is corrected. Some of the conditions section.
  • Page 300: Tire Inspection

    10-52 Vehicle Care There are two minutes to match the 6. Use the SELECT knob to select 11. Proceed to the driver side rear first tire/wheel position, and YES with the highlighted tire, and repeat the procedure five minutes overall to match all four selection, and press the in Step 8.
  • Page 301: Tire Rotation

    Vehicle Care 10-53 Replace the tire if: Tire Rotation Tires should be rotated every The indicators at three or 12 000 km (7,500 mi). The first more places around the tire rotation is the most important. can be seen. See Maintenance Schedule on There is cord or fabric page 11-2.
  • Page 302: When It Is Time For New

    10-54 Vehicle Care Check that all wheel nuts are Lightly coat the center of the properly tightened. See Wheel wheel hub with wheel bearing Nut Torque under Capacities grease after a wheel change or and Specifications on tire rotation to prevent corrosion page 12-2.
  • Page 303: Buying New Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-55 The rubber in tires ages over time. slow aging. This area should be free GM's exclusive TPC Spec This also applies to the spare tire, of grease, gasoline, or other system considers over a dozen if the vehicle has one, even if it is substances that can deteriorate critical specifications that impact never used.
  • Page 304 10-56 Vehicle Care GM recommends replacing worn Warning Warning tires in complete sets of four. Uniform tread depth on all tires Tires could explode during Using bias-ply tires on the will help to maintain the improper service. Attempting vehicle may cause the wheel performance of the vehicle.
  • Page 305: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Vehicle Care 10-57 The Tire and Loading Uniform Tire Quality Warning Information Label indicates the Grading original equipment tires on the If different sized wheels are used, Quality grades can be found vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits there may not be an acceptable where applicable on the tire on page 9-12, for the label level of performance and safety if...
  • Page 306 10-58 Vehicle Care nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include or to some limited-production the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, tires.
  • Page 307: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    Vehicle Care 10-59 performance on the laboratory surface variations such as troughs Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor test wheel than the minimum vibrating when driving on a smooth System (TPMS) sensors with new required by law.
  • Page 308: Tire Chains

    10-60 Vehicle Care Tire Chains Caution (Continued) Caution Warning ground clearance, and tire Improperly tightened wheel nuts clearance to the body and can lead to brake pulsation and Do not use tire chains. There is chassis. rotor damage. To avoid expensive not enough clearance.
  • Page 309: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Vehicle Care 10-61 If a Tire Goes Flat A rear blowout, particularly on a If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire curve, acts much like a skid and and wheel damage by driving slowly This vehicle has a tire sealant and may require the same correction as to a level place and stopping, well compressor kit.
  • Page 310: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    10-62 Vehicle Care Tire Sealant and If this vehicle has a tire sealant and Warning compressor kit, there may not be a Compressor Kit spare tire or tire changing Overinflating a tire could cause equipment, and on some vehicles the tire to rupture and you or Warning there may not be a place to store others could be injured.
  • Page 311 Vehicle Care 10-63 The kit includes: 1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air Check the tire sealant expiration or Air Only) date on the sealant canister. The sealant canister should be replaced 2. On/Off Button before its expiration date. 3. Pressure Gauge Replacement sealant canisters are 4.
  • Page 312 10-64 Vehicle Care heated environment for five minutes. 4. Remove the valve stem cap from This will help to inflate the tire the flat tire by turning it faster. counterclockwise. 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (6) If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly onto the tire valve stem.
  • Page 313 Vehicle Care 10-65 9. Press the on/off button (2) to reading. The compressor may The tire is not sealed and will turn the tire sealant and be turned on/off until the continue to leak air until the compressor kit on. correct pressure is reached.
  • Page 314 10-66 Vehicle Care 19. Stop at a safe location and 21. Dispose of the used sealant check the tire pressure. Refer canister (5) and sealant/air to Steps 1 11 under Using the hose (6) assembly at a local Tire Sealant and Compressor dealer or in accordance with Kit without Sealant to Inflate a local state codes and practices.
  • Page 315 Vehicle Care 10-67 If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 6. Plug the power plug (8) into the and wheel damage by driving slowly accessory power outlet in the to a level place. Turn on the hazard vehicle. Unplug all items from warning flashers.
  • Page 316 10-68 Vehicle Care 10. Inflate the tire to the 11. Press the on/off button (2) to recommended inflation turn the tire sealant and pressure using the pressure compressor kit off. gauge (3). The recommended Be careful while handling the inflation pressure can be found tire sealant and compressor kit on the Tire and Loading as it could be warm after...
  • Page 317: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    Vehicle Care 10-69 4. Replace with a new canister Jump Starting which is available from your Jump starting is connecting jumper dealer. cables between the two vehicles to 5. Push the new canister into enable vehicle starting. If the Volt or place.
  • Page 318 10-70 Vehicle Care Warning Warning Batteries are dangerous and can Electric fans can start up even cause injury. Batteries contain when the engine is not running acid and can explode or ignite. and can cause injury. Keep They contain electricity that can hands, clothing, and tools away burn.
  • Page 319 Vehicle Care 10-71 access cover for the remote Caution (Continued) Caution positive (+) terminal (1). The remote negative ( ) terminal (2) damaged. Only use a vehicle that If any accessories are left on or for the Volt is a stud marked has a 12-volt system with a plugged in during the jump GND ( ) on the driver side of the...
  • Page 320 10-72 Vehicle Care 3. Connect the black negative ( ) Disconnecting the Jumper Cables Caution jumper cable to the negative ( ) 1. Disconnect the black battery terminal of the other negative ( ) jumper cable from If the jumper cables are vehicle battery.
  • Page 321 Vehicle Care 10-73 and negative ( ) terminals on the Caution Caution 12-volt battery in the rear cargo area. Do not use the remote If the other vehicle does not have If any accessories are left on or terminals under the hood. This a 12-volt system with a negative plugged in during the jump could cause a fuse to overload in...
  • Page 322 10-74 Vehicle Care 5. Locate the positive (+) and Do not connect positive (+) to Connecting the Jumper Cables negative ( ) battery terminals on negative ( ) or there will be a 1. Connect the red positive (+) the Volt. The access cover is short that may damage the jumper cable to the positive (+) under the load floor access...
  • Page 323: Towing The Vehicle

    Vehicle Care 10-75 2. Disconnect the black Towing the Vehicle 5. Press the POWER button to negative ( ) jumper cable from start the Volt. This will wake up the Volt. the electronics on the Volt. The Caution engine will only start if it is 3.
  • Page 324 10-76 Vehicle Care 3. Place the tow chain hooks (2) 4. Place a 1.2 m (4 ft) X 102 mm 5. Ramps (2) are required for the into one of the torque box (4 in) X 102 mm (4 in) wood front fascia (3) to clear the openings (1) behind the front beam (4) under the front cradle...
  • Page 325 Vehicle Care 10-77 6. After the front tires are on the If the vehicle is parked off the Caution flatbed adjust the flatbed upward shoulder of the road, at an angle to provide additional clearance that it cannot be pulled onto a When using tow straps to move between the air dam, fascia, and flatbed, a hook/chain can be placed...
  • Page 326: Recreational Vehicle

    10-78 Vehicle Care Recreational Vehicle How far the vehicle can be Dinghy Towing towed. Some vehicles have Towing restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. Recreational vehicle towing refers to towing the vehicle behind another Whether the vehicle has the vehicle such as a motor home.
  • Page 327 Vehicle Care 10-79 The vehicle was not designed to be 2. Drive the front wheels onto the Dolly Towing from the Rear towed with all four wheels on the dolly. ground. If the vehicle must be 3. Put the shift lever in P (Park). towed, a dolly should be used.
  • Page 328: Appearance Care

    10-80 Vehicle Care Appearance Care If using an automatic car wash, Caution (Continued) follow the car wash instructions. The windshield wiper and rear window Exterior Care products can be obtained from wiper, if equipped, must be off. your dealer. Follow all Remove any accessories that may Locks manufacturer directions regarding...
  • Page 329 Vehicle Care 10-81 damage the vehicle's finish if they To keep the paint finish looking new, Use a cleaning solution remain on painted surfaces. Wash keep the vehicle garaged or approved for aluminum. Some the vehicle as soon as possible. covered whenever possible.
  • Page 330 10-82 Vehicle Care Front Air Deflector Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Solvents, alcohols, fuels, or other harsh cleaners. Lenses, Emblems, Decals and Stripes Ice scrapers or other hard items. Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Aftermarket appearance caps or soft cloth, and a car washing soap covers while the lamps are to clean exterior lamps, lenses illuminated, due to excessive...
  • Page 331 Vehicle Care 10-83 Air Intakes Weatherstrips Wheels and Trim Aluminum or Chrome Clear debris from the air intakes, Apply Dielectric silicone grease on between the hood and windshield, weatherstrips to make them last Use a soft, clean cloth with mild when washing the vehicle.
  • Page 332 10-84 Vehicle Care Inspect power steering for proper Sheet Metal Damage Caution hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, If the vehicle is damaged and chafing, etc. requires sheet metal repair or To avoid surface damage, do not Visually check constant velocity joint replacement, make sure the body use strong soaps, chemicals, boots and axle seals for leaks.
  • Page 333: Interior Care

    Vehicle Care 10-85 dark spots etched into the paint on any switches or controls. Do not use laundry detergents or surface. Refer to Finish Care Cleaners should be removed dishwashing soaps with previously in this section. quickly. Never allow cleaners to degreasers.
  • Page 334 10-86 Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the Caution soil and gently rub toward the Start by vacuuming the surface center. Fold the cleaning cloth to using a soft brush attachment. If a To prevent scratching, never use a clean area frequently to rotating brush attachment is being abrasive cleaners on automotive...
  • Page 335 Vehicle Care 10-87 Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, Caution (Continued) and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Radio Displays Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and these solvents can permanently Natural Open Pore Wood change the appearance and feel For vehicles with high gloss Surfaces surfaces or vehicle displays, use a...
  • Page 336: Floor Mats

    10-88 Vehicle Care Cargo Cover and Floor Mats that GM certified floor mats be purchased. Non-GM floor mats Convenience Net may not fit properly and may Warning Wash with warm water and mild interfere with the pedals. Always detergent. Do not use chlorine check that the floor mats do not If a floor mat is the wrong size or bleach.
  • Page 337 Vehicle Care 10-89 Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock each retainer and remove. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place.
  • Page 338 10-90 Vehicle Care NOTES...
  • Page 339: 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 340: Maintenance Schedule

    11-2 Service and Maintenance Because of the way people use Mainly driven in hilly or Maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. mountainous terrain. Schedule There may need to be more Frequently towing a trailer. frequent checks and services. The Owner Checks and Services Additional Required Services - Used for high speed or Normal are for vehicles that:...
  • Page 341 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Engine, power electronics, and areas of high humidity, along an Check engine coolant level. See high voltage battery pack ocean coast, and/or areas that Engine Coolant on page 10-17. coolant level checks. See apply road salt during winter. Check windshield washer fluid Cooling System (Engine) on Your trained dealer technician can...
  • Page 342 11-4 Service and Maintenance Inspect brake system. Visually inspect exhaust system Check accelerator pedal for and nearby heat shields for damage, high effort, or binding. Visually inspect steering, loose or damaged parts. Replace if needed. suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose, Lubricate body components.
  • Page 343 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. Inspect evaporative control system. (1) Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2) Replace spark plugs.
  • Page 344 11-6 Service and Maintenance 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. Inspect evaporative control system. (1) Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2) Change electric drive unit fluid.
  • Page 345: Services

    Service and Maintenance 11-7 Special Application Additional Battery The battery supplies power to start Services Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Severe Commercial Use investment and caring for it properly Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis To avoid break-down or failure to may help to avoid future costly...
  • Page 346 11-8 Service and Maintenance Brakes Hoses Shocks and Struts Brakes stop the vehicle and are Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control crucial to safe driving. be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride. that there are no cracks or leaks.
  • Page 347 Service and Maintenance 11-9 rubber; cracks or cuts in the Wheel Alignment Trained dealer technicians can tread or sidewall; or a bulge or inspect the windshield and Wheel alignment is critical for split in the tire. recommend proper replacement ensuring that the tires deliver if needed.
  • Page 348: Lubricants, And Parts

    11-10 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10-9. Engine Cooling System Premix DEX-COOL (GM Part No.
  • Page 349: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Service and Maintenance 11-11 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood and Hatch Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in 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 350: Maintenance Records

    11-12 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 351 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 352 11-14 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 353: 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 354: Vehicle Data

    12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-10 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge type and amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
  • Page 355 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Electric Drive Unit Spark Plug Gap 1.4L L4 Automatic 0.60 0.70 mm (0.024 0.027 in)
  • Page 356 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing...
  • Page 357: Customer Information

    Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
  • Page 358 When contacting Chevrolet, resolved by your dealership without 40 days. If you do not agree with the remember that your concern will further help, in the U.S., call the...
  • Page 359: Customer Assistance

    Canadian Motor assistance. However, if a customer not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call the letter should be addressed to:...
  • Page 360: Customer Assistance For Text

    Online Owner Experience 1-800-263-3777 (English) (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com 1-800-263-7854 (French) (Warranty Tracking 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Information): Track the vehicle s The Chevrolet online owner Telephone devices (TTYs)) warranty information. experience is a one-stop resource Roadside Assistance: that allows interaction with (Recall Information): View...
  • Page 361: Program

    General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca (Canada) chevroletowner.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
  • Page 362 General Motors North America and Lock-Out Service: Service to warranty. Chevrolet reserve the right to make unlock the vehicle if you are any changes or discontinue the Battery Jump Start: Service to locked out.
  • Page 363: Scheduling Service

    Customer Information 13-7 Services Not Included in Trip Interruption Benefits and Scheduling Service Assistance: Must be over Roadside Assistance Appointments 150 km (93 miles) from where Impound towing caused by the trip was started to qualify. When the vehicle requires warranty violation of any laws.
  • Page 364: Courtesy Transportation

    13-8 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by Program Warranty service can generally be GM for shuttle service. In addition, completed while you wait. However, for U.S. customers, should you To enhance your ownership if you are unable to wait, GM helps arrange transportation through a...
  • Page 365: Collision Damage Repair

    Customer Information 13-9 insurance coverage, credit card, etc. Collision Damage Repair vehicles that were total losses in You are responsible for fuel usage prior crashes. In most cases, the If the vehicle is involved in a charges and may also be parts being recycled are from collision and it is damaged, have the responsible for taxes, levies, usage...
  • Page 366 13-10 Customer Information Repair Facility recommend that you ensure that the Give only the necessary information vehicle will be repaired with GM to police and other parties involved GM also recommends that you original equipment collision parts. in the crash. choose a collision repair facility that If such insurance coverage is not For emergency towing see...
  • Page 367: Service Publications

    Customer Information 13-11 Choose a reputable repair facility Specify to the facility that any In such cases, you can have control that uses quality replacement parts. required replacement collision parts of the repair and parts choices as See Collision Parts earlier in this be original equipment parts, either long as the cost stays within section.
  • Page 368: Government

    13-12 Customer Information Owner Information ORDER TOLL FREE: Reporting Safety 1-800-551-4123 Monday - Friday Owner publications are written Defects 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time specifically for owners and intended For Credit Card Orders Only to provide basic operational Reporting Safety Defects (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit information about the vehicle.
  • Page 369: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors

    Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Administrator, NHTSA immediately, and notify General Chevrolet Motor Division 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Motors of Canada Limited. Call Chevrolet Customer Assistance Washington, D.C. 20590...
  • Page 370: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy

    13-14 Customer Information Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders How fast the vehicle was traveling. Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an These data can help provide a event data recorder (EDR). The Privacy better understanding of the main purpose of an EDR is to circumstances in which crashes and record, in certain crash or near The vehicle has a number of...
  • Page 371: Onstar

    Customer Information 13-15 GM will not access this data or speed of the vehicle. Refer to the door openers. RFID technology in share it with others except: with the OnStar Terms and Conditions and GM vehicles does not use or record consent of the vehicle owner or, Privacy Statement on the OnStar personal information or link with any...
  • Page 372 13-16 Customer Information Changes or modifications to any of these systems by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
  • Page 373: Onstar Services

    OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Press Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling voice commands. OnStar Services Emergency .
  • Page 374: Onstar Services

    14-2 OnStar Press the OnStar Emergency OnStar Services Navigation button to get a priority OnStar navigation requires the connection to an Emergency Emergency Directions and Connections Advisor available 24/7 to: service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, Get help for an emergency. the built-in system can automatically Press to receive directions or...
  • Page 375: Connections

    OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands 2. Say Repeat. System responds After the call ends, press the Go with the last direction given, then button on the navigation screen to During a Planned Route responds with OnStar ready, begin driving directions. Cancel Route then a tone.
  • Page 376 14-4 OnStar OnStar Mobile App Calling 911 Emergency Store a Name Tag for Speed Dialing Download the OnStar RemoteLink 1. Press . System responds: ® mobile app to select Apple OnStar ready, followed by 1. Press . System responds: ® Android , and BlackBerry devices a tone.
  • Page 377: Diagnostics

    OnStar 14-5 Verify Minutes and Expiration OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information Press and say Minutes then Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Verify to check how many minutes Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service remain and their expiration date. Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Press to request account transfer...
  • Page 378 14-6 OnStar OnStar services require a vehicle service such as hills, tall buildings, TTY Users electrical system, wireless service, tunnels, weather, electrical system OnStar has the ability to and GPS satellite technologies to be design and architecture of the communicate to the deaf, available and operating for features vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired...
  • Page 379 OnStar 14-7 OnStar Personal Identification Potential Issues In emergency situations, OnStar can use the last stored GPS Number (PIN) OnStar cannot perform Remote location to send to emergency Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle A PIN is needed to access some of responders.
  • Page 380 14-8 OnStar Vehicle and Power Issues cannot be assured. Third parties THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED may unlawfully intercept or access AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF OnStar services require a vehicle transmissions and private ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR electrical system, wireless service, communications without consent.
  • Page 381 OnStar 14-9 unzip: Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury, 2. Redistributions in binary form Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, (compiled executables) must This is version 2005-Feb-10 of the Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, reproduce the above copyright Info-ZIP copyright and license. Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, notice, definition, disclaimer, and The definitive version of this Rich Wales, Mike White...
  • Page 382 14-10 OnStar 3. Altered versions including, but 4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use not limited to, ports to new the names Info-ZIP, Zip, operating systems, existing ports UnZip, UnZipSFX, WiZ, with new graphical interfaces, Pocket UnZip, Pocket Zip, and dynamic, shared, or static and MacZip for its own source library versions must be plainly and binary releases.
  • Page 383 INDEX Airbags Adding Equipment to the Accessories and Battery ..... . . 10-23 Vehicle ..... .3-28 Modifications .
  • Page 384 INDEX Charging Compartments Delay Override ....9-49 Storage ......4-1 Calibration .
  • Page 385 INDEX Customer Assistance ..13-4 Door Driving for Better Offices ......13-3 Ajar Messages .
  • Page 386 INDEX Emergency Exit Lighting ....6-5 Fuel ......9-55 ®...
  • Page 387 INDEX Hood, Door, Hatch Open Light ......5-28 Garage Door Opener ..5-60 Halogen Bulbs .
  • Page 388: Traction Control System

    INDEX LATCH System Lights (cont'd) Engine Oil Pressure ..5-26 Replacing Parts after a Jump Starting ....10-69 Crash .
  • Page 389: For Children (Latch)

    INDEX Low Fuel Warning Light ..5-27 Messages (cont'd) Monitor System, Tire Ride Control System ..5-51 Lower Anchors and Tethers Pressure ....10-48 for Children (LATCH Security .
  • Page 390 INDEX ® OnStar Additional Parking Assist Program Information ....14-5 Ultrasonic .....9-40 Courtesy Transportation .
  • Page 391 INDEX Reimbursement Program, Roads Sealant Kit, Tire ....10-62 GM Mobility ....13-5 Driving, Wet .
  • Page 392 i-10 INDEX Service (cont'd) Starting the Vehicle Publications Ordering Messages ....5-53 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4 Information ....13-11 Status Screens Theft-Deterrent Systems .
  • Page 393 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont'd) Vehicle (cont'd) Starting and Stopping ..9-18 Wheel Alignment and Tire Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-40 Balance ....10-59 Total Range .
  • Page 394 i-12 INDEX Warnings ......iv Cautions and Danger ... .iv Hazard Flashers .

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