Page 1: Table Of Contents
2013 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Downloadable Applications .
Page 2 2013 Chevrolet Spark 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, and Motors of Canada Limited for...
Page 4: Index
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other back of the manual.
Page 5: Onstar
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuel Gauge Here are some additional symbols : Fuses that may be found on the vehicle : Headlamp High/Low-Beam and what they mean. For more Changer information on the symbol, refer to the Index. : LATCH System Child Restraints : Airbag Readiness Light : Malfunction Indicator Lamp...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Vehicle Features Radio(s) ..... 1-11 Satellite Radio ....1-11 Portable Audio Devices .
Page 8: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 9: Initial Drive Information
In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8 3. 13. Cruise Control on page 9 30 (If Initial Drive Equipped). 2. Exterior Lamp Controls on Information page 6 1. 14. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5 2. This section provides a brief 3.
Page 10: Door Locks
In Brief Press and release to initiate vehicle locator. Press and hold for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel the panic alarm. See Keys on page 2 1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2 3.
Page 11 In Brief Liftgate To lock or unlock the liftgate from the outside, use the key in the liftgate lock or press on the RKE transmitter, if equipped. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2 3. With RKE To open the liftgate, pull the handle and lift up.
Page 12 In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment Seat Height Adjuster Manual Seats If available, turn the knob to raise or Press the switch down to open the lower the seat. window. Pull the front of the switch To adjust the seat: up to close it. See Seat Adjustment on page 3 3.
Page 13: Second Row Seats
In Brief Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright while keeping the seat and the head position: restraint height in the proper position. 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the See Head Restraints on page 3 2 seatback, and the seatback will and Seat Adjustment on page 3 3.
Page 14: Passenger Sensing System
In Brief Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3 11. passenger sensing system. See If equipped, move the control up, Passenger Sensing System on down, or side to side to adjust the Lower Anchors and Tethers for page 3 24 for important information. mirror.
Page 15 In Brief 3. Return the selector switch to the Steering Wheel Interior Lighting center with done. Adjustment Dome Lamps See Power Mirrors on page 2 11. Folding Mirrors The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. These mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash.
Page 16 1-10 In Brief For more information about interior Move the lever to one of the : Turns on the parking lamps, lighting, see Instrument Panel following positions: together with the taillamps, license Illumination Control on page 6 4 or plate lamp, and instrument panel HI: Use for fast wipes.
Page 17: Vehicle Features
In Brief 1-11 Climate Controls Vehicle Features To store the station to a position in the list, press the corresponding The heating, cooling, and ventilation button 1 6 until a beep is heard. Radio(s) for the vehicle can be controlled For more information, see Storing a with this system.
Page 18: Onstar Overview
1-12 In Brief Refer to: The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone For vehicles with audio steering must be paired with the in-vehicle wheel controls, some audio controls www.siriusxm.com or call Bluetooth system before it can be can be adjusted at the steering 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.).
Page 19: Cruise Control
In Brief 1-13 Cruise Control SET/ : Press to set the speed and DIC Buttons activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate. : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control on page 9 30. Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC has different displays,...
Page 20: Performance And Maintenance
1-14 In Brief ® Power Outlets Performance and StabiliTrak System Maintenance The accessory power outlets can be The StabiliTrak system assists with used to plug in electrical equipment, directional control of the vehicle in such as a cell phone or MP3 player. difficult driving conditions.
Page 21: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
In Brief 1-15 The TPMS does not replace normal Resetting the Oil Life System monthly tire maintenance. Maintain 1. Display Remaining Oil Life on the correct tire pressures. the DIC. See Tire Pressure Monitor System 2. Press and hold the SET/CLR on page 10 42.
Page 22: Roadside Assistance Program
Services. See OnStar Overview on Canada: 1-800-268-6800 page 14 1. Replace the vehicle's tires with As the owner of a new Chevrolet, the same TPC Spec number you are automatically enrolled in the molded into the tire's sidewall Roadside Assistance program.
Page 23: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Vehicle Security Keys and Locks Vehicle Security ....2-8 Windows Vehicle Alarm System ..2-8 Keys Immobilizer .
Page 24 Keys, Doors, and Windows If it becomes difficult to turn the key, inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush or pick. If you are locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside Assistance Program on page 13 5. With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle.
Page 25: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows Check the location. Other See Remote Door Unlock under vehicles or objects may be Vehicle Personalization on blocking the signal. page 5 25. Check the transmitter's battery. Pressing may also arm the See Battery Replacement later theft-deterrent system.
Page 26 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Remove the battery by pushing 30 second or until is pressed WARNING (Continued) on the battery and sliding it again, or the key is placed in the toward the key blade. ignition and turned to ON/RUN. doors are not locked.
Page 27: Automatic Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Use the lock knob on the top of To lock or unlock the doors from Automatic Door Locks the door panel. outside the vehicle: If equipped, the vehicle is Use the key in the driver door to Central Locking System programmed so that when the doors lock and unlock the door.
Page 28: Safety Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Safety Locks Using the Rear Door Opening a Rear Door When the Safety Lock Safety Lock is On 1. Move the lever up to lock. 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Close the door. 2.
Page 29: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors To lock or unlock the liftgate from WARNING (Continued) the outside, use the key in the liftgate lock or press on the Liftgate Adjust the climate control RKE transmitter, if equipped. See system to a setting that Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) brings in only outside air and WARNING...
Page 30: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal. Vehicle Alarm System This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system. With RKE To open the liftgate, pull the handle and lift up.
Page 31: Immobilizer Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows Arming the System If you set off the alarm by accident, The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the key is turn off the alarm by pressing 1. Press once on the Remote removed from the ignition. on the RKE transmitter or start Keyless Entry (RKE).
Page 32: Exterior Mirrors
2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the engine does not start and the Exterior Mirrors Manual Mirrors security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the Convex Mirrors ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start, and WARNING the key appears to be undamaged or the light continues to stay on, try...
Page 33: Interior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Interior Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror The vehicle has manual folding Push the tab forward to the daytime mirrors. These mirrors can be folded position, then adjust the rearview inward to prevent damage when mirror for a clear view of the area going through an automatic car...
Page 34: Windows
2-12 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 a front window.
Page 35: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Window Lockout Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block out glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount and swing it to the side. Visor Vanity Mirror The vehicle may have vanity mirrors and card holders on the back of the sun visors.
Page 36 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 37 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Extender ..3-16 Adding Equipment to the Safety System Check ..3-16 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-28 Restraints Safety Belt Care .
Page 38: Seats And Restraints
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 39: 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 Seat Adjustment adjustable head restraints in the restraint down. Try to move the outboard seating positions.
Page 40 Seats and Restraints To adjust the seat: Reclining Seatbacks 1. Lift the bar under the front edge of the seat cushion to unlock WARNING the seat. If either seatback is not locked, it 2. Slide the seat to the desired could move forward in a sudden position and release the bar.
Page 41 Seats and Restraints 2. Push and pull on the seatback to Front Seat Armrest make sure it is locked. WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job.
Page 42: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats Rear Seats Folding the Seatback WARNING Either side of the seatback can be If you cannot feel temperature folded down for more cargo space. change or pain to the skin, the Fold a seatback only when the seat heater may cause burns.
Page 43 Seats and Restraints 2. Slide the front seats forward and WARNING (Continued) place the front seatbacks in the upright position. See Seat Always push and pull on the Adjustment on page 3 3 and seatbacks to be sure they are Reclining Seatbacks on locked.
Page 44 Seats and Restraints 1. Insert the safety belt latch plate 5. Return the seat cushion to its WARNING into the hole on the side trim original position and push down before raising the seatback. on the front part of the seat With head restraints that are not cushion until it latches.
Page 45: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work WARNING (Continued) This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts It is extremely dangerous to ride properly. It also describes some in a cargo area, inside or outside things not to do with safety belts.
Page 46 3-10 Seats and Restraints safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
Page 47 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull shoulder and across the chest. the belt across you. Do not let it These parts of the body are best All seating positions in the vehicle get twisted.
Page 48 3-12 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 3. Push the latch plate into the To unlatch the belt, push the button buckle until it clicks.
Page 49 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Adjust the height so the shoulder After the adjuster is set to the replaced. See Replacing Safety Belt portion of the belt is on the shoulder desired position, try to move it down System Parts after a Crash on and not falling off of it.
Page 50 3-14 Seats and Restraints To install the adjustable comfort guide to the seatback and the safety belt: 3. Place the guide over the belt, 4. Be sure that the belt is not and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat. The belt into the slots of the guide.
Page 51: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Seats and Restraints 3-15 6. Adjust the guide so the shoulder Safety Belt Use During portion of the belt is on the Pregnancy shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but Safety belts work for everyone, not contacting, the neck.
Page 52: Safety System Check
3-16 Seats and Restraints The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check WARNING to protect the mother. When a safety Now and then, check that the safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely Do not bleach or dye safety belts. belt reminder light, safety belts, that the fetus will not be hurt in a It may severely weaken them.
Page 53: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-17 A roof-rail airbag for the front Airbag System WARNING (Continued) outboard passenger and the passenger seated directly The vehicle has the following inspected and any necessary behind the front outboard airbags: replacements made as soon as passenger.
Page 54 3-18 Seats and Restraints Airbags are designed to supplement WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags Wearing your safety belt during a you in position before and during are also designed to help reduce crash helps reduce the chance of a crash.
Page 55: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-19 tells you if there is an electrical WARNING (Continued) problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 9. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is Where Are the Airbags? designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide.
Page 56 3-20 Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) 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 57: When Should An Airbag Inflate
Seats and Restraints 3-21 When Should an Airbag whether the object is fixed or The vehicle has seat-mounted side moving, rigid or deformable, narrow impact airbags for the driver, front Inflate? or wide. passenger and for the second row outboard passengers. The vehicle Frontal airbags are designed to Thresholds can also vary with has roof-rail airbags.
Page 58: What Makes An Airbag
3-22 Seats and Restraints the vehicle is about to roll over on wheel or the instrument panel. In Airbags should never be regarded its side, or in a severe frontal moderate to severe side collisions, as anything more than a supplement impact.
Page 59 Seats and Restraints 3-23 the windshield or being able to steer off the fuel system after the airbags Additional windshield breakage may the vehicle, nor does it prevent inflate. You can lock the doors, turn also occur from the front outboard people from leaving the vehicle.
Page 60 3-24 Seats and Restraints Let only qualified technicians The sensors are designed to detect work on the airbag systems. the presence of a properly seated Improper service can mean that occupant and determine if the front an airbag system will not work outboard passenger frontal airbag properly.
Page 61 Seats and Restraints 3-25 The system determines that a WARNING WARNING (Continued) small child is present in a booster seat. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints A front outboard passenger restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the takes his/her weight off of the or killed if the passenger frontal airbag(s) are off.
Page 62 3-26 Seats and Restraints passenger seat. When the manufacturer and refer to WARNING (Continued) passenger sensing system has Securing Child Restraints (Right allowed the airbags to be enabled, Front Passenger Seat) on avoid injury to yourself or others, the on indicator will light and stay lit page 3 44 or Securing Child have the vehicle serviced right as a reminder that the airbags are...
Page 63 Seats and Restraints 3-27 If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material A thick layer of additional material, from the seat, such as blankets, such as a blanket or cushion, Adult-Size Occupant or aftermarket equipment such as cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers.
Page 64 3-28 Seats and Restraints Servicing the Your dealer and the service manual WARNING (Continued) have information about the location Airbag-Equipped Vehicle of the airbag sensors, sensing and They are probably part of the diagnostic module, and airbag Airbags affect how the vehicle airbag system.
Page 65: Replacing Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-29 turning off the passenger airbag(s). Notice: If an airbag covering is WARNING (Continued) See Passenger Sensing System on damaged, opened, or broken, the page 3 24. airbag may not work properly. Do To help make sure the airbag not open or break the airbag The vehicle has rollover roof-rail systems are working properly...
Page 66: Child Restraints
3-30 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that Q: What is the proper way to come with the booster seat, state wear safety belts? the weight and height limitations for Older Children A: An older child should wear a that booster.
Page 67 Seats and Restraints 3-31 In a crash, children who are not WARNING (Continued) buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be The child could move too far thrown out of the vehicle. Older forward increasing the chance of children need to use safety belts properly.
Page 68: Child Restraints
3-32 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children For example, in a crash at only and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) safety belt system nor its airbag protection! This includes infants and...
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-33 sure it is designed to be used in WARNING a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying Children who are up against, that it meets federal motor or very close to, any airbag when vehicle safety standards.
Page 70: 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 71 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 72: Where To Put The Restraint
3-36 Seats and Restraints locate the nearest child safety seat We recommend that children and WARNING (Continued) inspection station. For CPST child restraints be secured in a rear availability in Canada, check with seat, including: an infant or a child passenger airbag inflates and the Transport Canada or the Provincial riding in a rear-facing child restraint;...
Page 73: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-37 When securing a child restraint in a Keep in mind that an unsecured When installing a child restraint with rear seating position, study the child restraint can move around in a a top tether, you must also use instructions that came with your collision or sudden stop and injure either the lower anchors or the...
Page 74 3-38 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations To assist in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. The top tether anchors are on the rear wall of the cargo area.
Page 76: System
3-40 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, WARNING WARNING (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child Do not attach more than one child of the retractor to set the lock, restraint system or infant restraint restraint to a single anchor.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-41 This system is designed to make 1.2. Put the child restraint on 2. If the child restraint manufacturer installation of child restraints easier. the seat. recommends that the top tether When using lower anchors, do not be attached, attach and tighten For outboard rear seating use the vehicle's safety belts.
Page 78 3-42 Seats and Restraints 2.3. 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 single following instructions: tether, raise the head restraint and route the...
Page 79 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 80: Replacing Latch System
3-44 Seats and Restraints 1. Insert the head restraint posts Securing Child Restraints WARNING (Continued) into the holes in the top of the (Right Front seatback. The notches on the death in a crash. To help make Passenger Seat) posts must face the driver side sure the LATCH system is of the vehicle.
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-45 the instructions that come with the WARNING WARNING (Continued) child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints In Canada, the law requires that restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the forward-facing child restraints have or killed if the passenger frontal...
Page 82 3-46 Seats and Restraints 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Push the latch plate into the 5.
Page 83: Securing Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-47 7. Before placing a child in the Securing Child Restraints child restraint, make sure it is (Rear Seat) securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the When securing a child restraint in a safety belt path and attempt to rear seating position, study the move it side to side and back...
Page 84 3-48 Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that When installing a rear-facing 3. Push the latch plate into the forward-facing child restraints have child restraint, it may be buckle until it clicks. a top tether, and that the tether be necessary to move the front seat Position the release button on attached.
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-49 Try to pull the belt out of the To remove the child restraint, retractor to make sure the unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and retractor is locked. If the let it return to the stowed position. retractor is not locked, repeat If the top tether is attached to a top Steps 4 and 5.
Page 86 3-50 Seats and Restraints NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 87 Storage Storage Storage Additional Storage Compartments Features Storage Compartments Glove Box Cargo Cover Glove Box ....4-1 Lift up on the glove box lever to Additional Storage Features WARNING open it.
Page 88: Cargo Net
Storage Shopping Bag Hooks To remove the cargo cover: To install the cargo cover: 1. Remove both of the cords (1) 1. Align the cargo cover (3) on the The vehicle has a shopping bag from the hooks at the top of the trim panel edge (2) on both sides hook under the front seat head liftgate.
Page 89 Storage Roof Rack System Loading cargo on the Do not exceed the maximum vehicle roof rack that weighs more than capacity when loading the vehicle. 75 kg (165 lbs) or hangs over the For more information on vehicle WARNING rear or sides of the vehicle may capacity and loading, see Vehicle damage the vehicle.
Page 90 Storage NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 91 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Safety Belt Reminders ..5-9 Engine Oil Pressure Light ..5-18 Airbag Readiness Light ..5-9 Low Fuel Warning Light ..5-18 Controls Passenger Airbag Status Immobilizer Light .
Page 92: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Controls or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7 23 or OnStar Overview on page 14 1. Steering Wheel (Mute/End Call): 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 end a...
Page 93: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls The windshield wiper/washer lever Heavy snow or ice can overload the Rear Window Wiper/ is on the right side of the steering wiper motor. A circuit breaker will Washer column. stop the motor until it cools down. For vehicles with the rear wiper/ Move the lever to one of the Windshield Washer...
Page 94: Clock
Instruments and Controls It also stops for 10 seconds when 4. Press the Menu/Tune knob to 4. Press the Menu/Tune knob to the transmission is shifted from select the value. select the DD/MM/YYYY (day/ N (Neutral) to other gears. month/year), MM/DD/YYYY 5.
Page 95: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Setting the 12/24 Hour Format The vehicle has an accessory Certain accessory power plugs may power outlet in front of the not be compatible with the 1. Press , and then press cupholders on the center stack. accessory power outlet and could settings.
Page 96: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while...
Page 97: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Automatic Transmission Shown, Metric and Manual Transmission Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 98: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls Speedometer The trip odometer measures the The fuel gauge indicates about how distance the vehicle has been much fuel is left when the ignition is The speedometer shows the driven since the function was last turned to ON/RUN. vehicle's speed in either kilometers reset.
Page 99: Safety Belt Reminders
Instruments and Controls The indicator moves a little when If the driver safety belt is buckled, If the passenger safety belt is turning a corner or speeding up. neither the chime nor the light buckled, neither the chime nor the comes on.
Page 100: Passenger Airbag Status
5-10 Instruments and Controls If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on. See Vehicle Messages on page 5 24. Passenger Airbag Status The airbag readiness light comes on Canada Indicator for several seconds when the When the vehicle is started, the...
Page 101: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-11 If the word OFF or the off symbol is Charging System Light Malfunction lit on the passenger airbag status Indicator Lamp indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has A computer system called OBD II turned off the front outboard (On-Board Diagnostics-Second passenger frontal airbag and knee...
Page 102 5-12 Instruments and Controls OBD II system has detected a affect the vehicle's emission If the light continues to flash, find a problem and diagnosis and service controls and can cause this light safe place to stop and park the might be required.
Page 103 Instruments and Controls 5-13 Check that good quality fuel is Emissions Inspection and the ignition is turned to ON/RUN used. Poor fuel quality causes while the engine is off. See your Maintenance Programs the engine not to run as dealer for assistance in verifying Depending on where you live, your efficiently as designed and may proper operation of the...
Page 104: Service Vehicle Soon
5-14 Instruments and Controls Service Vehicle Soon This symbol is shown when you WARNING (Continued) need to see the owner manual for Light additional instructions or crash. If the light is still on after information. the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, Brake System Warning have the vehicle towed for...
Page 105: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Instruments and Controls 5-15 stays on after the parking brake is engine again to reset the system. For manual transmission vehicles, fully released, it means there is a If the light still stays on, or comes there is an up-shift light that comes brake problem.
Page 106: Traction Off Light
5-16 Instruments and Controls Traction Off Light See Traction Control System (TCS) See Traction Control System (TCS) ® ® on page 9 27 and StabiliTrak on page 9 27 and StabiliTrak System on page 9 28. System on page 9 28. ®...
Page 107: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls 5-17 If the indicator/warning light is on Notice: The engine coolant For vehicles with the Tire Pressure and flashing, the TCS and/or the temperature warning light Monitor System (TPMS), this light StabiliTrak system is actively indicates that the vehicle has comes on briefly when the engine is working.
Page 108: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-18 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light If the vehicle has low engine oil Low Fuel Warning Light pressure, this light will stay on after the engine is started, or come on while driving. This indicates that the engine is not receiving enough oil.
Page 109: Reduced Engine Power
Instruments and Controls 5-19 vehicle serviced by your dealer. vehicle and turn off the ignition. Wait Daytime Running Lamps If the system is working normally, 10 seconds and restart the vehicle. (DRL) Indicator Light the indicator light turns off. This might correct the condition. If the light stays on and the engine The vehicle can be driven at a does not start, there could be a...
Page 110: Front Fog Lamp Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light Door Ajar Light For vehicles with front fog lamps, For vehicles with cruise control, the This light comes on when a door is this light, in the display on the top of cruise control light is white when the open or not securely latched.
Page 111: Information Displays Driver Information
Instruments and Controls 5-21 Information Displays DIC Buttons Odo/Trip Menu Items Press MENU until the upper display Driver Information area flashes. Use to scroll Center (DIC) through the menu items. Not all items are available on every vehicle. The DIC displays information about The following is a list of all possible the vehicle.
Page 112 5-22 Instruments and Controls Menu 1 Average Fuel Economy Fuel Range Press MENU until the lower display area flashes. Use to scroll through the menu items. Not all items are available on every vehicle. The following is a list of all possible menu items: Average Fuel Economy Fuel Range...
Page 113 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Instantaneous Fuel Economy Timer Menu 2 This display shows the current fuel Press MENU until one of the economy in liters per 100 kilometers following items is displayed on the (L/100 km) or miles per gallon upper and lower display areas.
Page 114: Vehicle Messages
5-24 Instruments and Controls When the remaining oil life is low, Units Vehicle Messages the Code 82 message will appear Press SET/CLR and move DIC messages display when the on the display. The oil should be to change units when UNIT is status of the vehicle has changed changed as soon as possible.
Page 115: Vehicle Personalization
Instruments and Controls 5-25 18: Left Low Beam Failure Vehicle 2. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to select the desired menu. 20: Right Low Beam Failure Personalization 3. Press the MENU/TUNE knob. 21: Check Left Position Lamp Personalization Menu (Radio Settings menus and functions may 22: Check Right Position Lamp without Touchscreen) vary depending on vehicle option.
Page 116 5-26 Instruments and Controls 2. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to 4. To save and return to the Time 1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to select. the desired setting. Settings menu, press BACK button at any time. 2. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to Press BACK to go back to the select the DD/MM/YYYY (day/...
Page 117 Instruments and Controls 5-27 wind noise as the vehicle speeds up Vehicle Settings 3. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to or slows down, so that the volume the desired level. Select the Radio Settings menu and level is consistent. 4. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to the following may be displayed: 1.
Page 118 5-28 Instruments and Controls 1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to Delayed Door Lock menu will be Remote Unlock Light Feedback the desired time. available and the door will lock as When on, the exterior lamps will programmed through this menu. 2.
Page 119 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Remote Door Unlock Personalization Menu (Radio The following list of menu items may be available: with Touchscreen) Select to set which doors will unlock Time & Date Settings when pressing on the RKE Settings can be made with the ignition ON and the vehicle not transmitter, select All Doors or Radio Settings...
Page 120 5-30 Instruments and Controls Set Time Format Radio Settings Radio Text Select to set the 12/24 hour format. Select to display the radio broadcast Select the Radio Settings menu and information. the following may be displayed: Press 12h or 24h. Select On or Off.
Page 121 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Change or set a Personal Comfort and Convenience Exit Lighting Identification Number (PIN) Select to set how long the exterior Select the Comfort and Turn on or off the Bluetooth lamps stay on when leaving the Convenience menu and the connection vehicle and it is dark outside.
Page 122 5-32 Instruments and Controls Delayed Door Lock menu will be Remote Unlock Light Feedback second time. When set to All Doors, available and the door will lock as all of the doors will unlock at the first When on, the exterior lamps will programmed through this menu.
Page 123 Instruments and Controls 5-33 When on, if there is long text About Corporation. This is an official ® displayed on the audio screen, the DivX Certified device that plays Select the About menu and the text is scrolled. When off, the text is DivX video.
Page 124 5-34 Instruments and Controls NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 125: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting : Turns on the parking lamps, together with the taillamps, license plate lamp, and instrument panel Exterior Lamp Controls lights. Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 OFF: Turns all the lamps off, Exterior Lamps Off except the Daytime Running Reminder .
Page 126: Flash-To-Pass
Lighting The parking brake is on. The DRL system makes the light comes on in the headlamps come on when the The high-beam headlamps instrument cluster while the high following conditions are met: are on. beams are on and the ignition is turned to ON/RUN.
Page 127: Turn And Lane-Change
Lighting Raise or lower the lever until the For vehicles with fog lamps, they (Hazard Warning Flasher): arrow starts to flash to signal a lane Press to make the front and rear are controlled by the band on the change. Hold it there until the lane turn signal lamps flash on and off.
Page 128: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps Move the control to change the lamp setting. The courtesy lamps come on Instrument Panel OFF: Turns the lamps off, even automatically when any door is when a door is open. Illumination Control opened and the dome lamp is in the DOOR position.
Page 129: Lighting Features
Lighting Lighting Features Battery Power Protection The battery saver feature is Exit Lighting designed to protect the vehicle's battery. If the dome lamps are in the DOOR position, they come on automatically If some interior lamps and/or when the key is removed from the headlamps are left on and the ignition.
Page 130 Lighting NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 131 Infotainment System Infotainment Phone Introduction Bluetooth (Overview) ..7-21 System Bluetooth (Infotainment Infotainment Controls) ....7-23 Hands-Free Phone .
Page 132: Infotainment System
Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the Customer Assistance Theft-Deterrent Feature road while driving, do the following Assistance is available to help with The infotainment system has an while the vehicle is parked: Bluetooth pairing, application electronic security system installed Become familiar with the downloading and installation, other to prevent theft.
Page 133: Overview
Infotainment System Overview 3. MENU/TUNE Press to open menus and Radio without Touchscreen select menu items. Turn to highlight menu items or to set values while in a menu. Turn to manually select radio stations. 4. FAV 123 (Favorites) Press to go to a favorite page.
Page 134 Infotainment System © 11. TONE SEEK (Previous) Press to open the Press to seek the previous Tone menu. station. 12. CONFIG (Configuration) Press and hold to reverse through the currently Press to open the System playing song on an external Configuration menu.
Page 135: Home Page
Infotainment System Radio with Touchscreen Home Page (Radio with Touchscreen) Touchscreen Buttons Touchscreen buttons show on the screen when available. When a function is unavailable, the button may gray out. When a function is selected, the button may highlight. Home Page Features (Volume) (Home Page) Press to decrease or...
Page 136: Operation
Infotainment System Turning the System On or Off Press and hold to mute the telephone: Press to activate the infotainment system. Press again or phone features (if equipped). See /VOL (Power/Volume): Press to Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7 21 turn the /VOL knob to turn the radio on and off.
Page 137 Infotainment System Talk 3. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to BACK: select the desired tone. Country Press to: 4. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to 5. Press the BACK button to go Exit a menu. adjust the desired tone. back to the Tone Settings menu. Go back to the previous menu 5.
Page 138 Infotainment System Auto Volume Turning the System On or Off The level of volume compensation can be selected, or the feature can This feature automatically adjusts (Power): Press and hold to turn be turned off. the radio volume to compensate for the radio on and off.
Page 139: Radio
Infotainment System Tone Settings: Press menu, then Radio Radio Broadcast Data tone settings from the AM or System (RBDS) FM menu. AM-FM Radio RBDS is a service by FM stations that makes it easier to find radio EQ (Equalizer): Press Playing the Radio without stations with fault-free reception.
Page 140 7-10 Infotainment System Selecting an Auxiliary Device Favorites List Stations List 1. From AM or FM, turn the MENU/ There are two ways to select a Press the AUX button to select a TUNE knob to select the station from the Favorites List: connected auxiliary device.
Page 141 Infotainment System 7-11 Some stations change the program From AM or FM, turn the MENU/ Playing the Radio with type code depending on the TUNE knob to select the Update AM Touchscreen content. The system stores the RDS or FM Stations List, then press the Audio Source Menu stations sorted by program type in MENU/TUNE knob.
Page 142 7-12 Infotainment System Selecting a Band Selecting a Station Press to scroll through the list. Press on the station to Seek Tuning Press , audio, then Source select it. ® choose AM, FM, or SiriusXM If the radio station is not known: Station List if equipped.
Page 143: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System 7-13 Update Station List Storing Stations Satellite Radio To store the station to a position in ® Vehicles with a SiriusXM Satellite the list, press the corresponding Radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM button 1 5 until a beep is heard. Satellite subscription can receive SiriusXM programming.
Page 144 7-14 Infotainment System Using the Preset Buttons Using the SiriusXM Menu 3. Press Source Operation 4. From the drop-down menu, press XM and the most recent 1. Press MENU on the XM radio listened to SiriusXM channel will screen. display. Press to return to the HOME menu.
Page 145: Radio Reception
Infotainment System 7-15 Favorite List Direct Access Radio Reception 1. Press favorite list from the XM 1. Press direct access from the XM Frequency interference and static menu. The favorite list menu. The direct access screen can occur during normal radio information is displayed.
Page 146: Multi-Band Antenna
7-16 Infotainment System Cellular Phone Usage Audio Players The range for most AM stations is Cellular phone usage can cause USB Port greater than for FM, especially at interference with the vehicle's radio. night. The longer range can cause Using the USB Port Multi-Band Antenna station frequencies to interfere with each other.
Page 147: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-17 Up to 250 movie files. Make sure the iPod has the latest For more information on USB ® firmware from Apple for proper usage, see Audio System ID3 Tag (versions 1.0/1.1/2.2/ operation. iPod firmware can be Information under Pictures and 2.3/2.4).
Page 148 7-18 Infotainment System Radio without Touchscreen Playing Music Playing Movies Movies are not available while To use a portable device, connect driving. the device with a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the auxiliary input jack. The If the USB storage device is already radio will automatically switch to the connected: device if the radio is on.
Page 149: Navigation
Infotainment System 7-19 Using the AUX Movie Menu 2. Press the desired menu. Navigation tone settings: Adjust the ® sound setup. See Tone OnStar System Settings under Radio If equipped, this vehicle has a Controls with Touchscreen comprehensive, in-vehicle system in Operation on page 7 6.
Page 150 7-20 Infotainment System OnStar Buttons Hands-Free Calling Press to move to the navigation settings menu. : Press to speak to an Advisor. Press to make a call, end a call, Press update route to update and answer an incoming call. Make a call, end a call, the route, then press Yes.
Page 151: Phone
Infotainment System 7-21 Press route preview to preview Emergency Phone the route. The distance With Automatic Crash Response, information among turns from the built-in system can automatically Bluetooth (Overview) current position to destination connect to help in a crash even if can be checked.
Page 152 7-22 Infotainment System duplicate or rarely used entries. Vehicles with a Bluetooth system Bluetooth Controls If possible, program speed dial can use a Bluetooth-capable cell For vehicles equipped with or other shortcuts. phone with a Hands-Free Profile to Bluetooth capability, use the buttons make and receive phone calls.
Page 153: Controls)
Infotainment System 7-23 The pairing process is disabled Bluetooth (Infotainment (Push to Talk): Press to when the vehicle is moving. interact with Bluetooth or OnStar, Controls) Pairing only needs to be if equipped. See Bluetooth To use infotainment controls to completed once, unless the (Overview) on page 7 21 or access the menu system, see...
Page 154 7-24 Infotainment System according to the type of the phone. 5. Press Yes on the pop-up screen 4. Press bluetooth settings. In this case, proceed with the phone of the Bluetooth device and 5. Press pair device. book download on the phone. infotainment system.
Page 155 Infotainment System 7-25 Pairing a Phone 5. Input the Personal Identification Number (PIN) code (default: When there is no paired device on 1234) to the Bluetooth device. the infotainment system and the When the Bluetooth device and SSP is not supported: infotainment system are successfully paired, the 1.
Page 156 7-26 Infotainment System The connected phone is 3. Press connection settings. 5. Press pair device. highlighted by 4. Press bluetooth settings. 6. Press Delete. indicates the hands-free 5. Press pair device. 7. Press Yes. and phone music function are 6. The paired device will show Bluetooth Music enabled.
Page 157 Infotainment System 7-27 Bluetooth music can be played connecting as a stereo headset. 4. Press Bluetooth, then select the only when a Bluetooth device After being played at least connected Bluetooth music has been connected. To play once, the music player will play mode.
Page 158: Hands-Free Phone
7-28 Infotainment System The infotainment system Playing a File Randomly Hands-Free Phone transmits the order to play from Press during playback. the cell phone in the Bluetooth General Information without music play mode. If this is done Touchscreen NO: Plays all files repeatedly. in a different mode, then the OFF: Returns to normal device transmits the order to...
Page 159 Infotainment System 7-29 system. Not all phones support all Switching a Call to the Cell Phone (Mute/End Call): Press to functions and not all phones work (Private Mode) end a call, decline a call, or cancel with the Hands-Free Phone system. an operation.
Page 160 7-30 Infotainment System Taking calls To search for the name Alex: 2. Press on the phone book screen. When a phone call comes through 1. Press (abc) to select the first the connected Bluetooth cell phone, character. 3. Use the keypad to input the the playing track will be cut off and name to search.
Page 161: Downloadable Applications Smartphone Link
Infotainment System 7-31 Making a Call with Speed Dial Downloadable Stitcher SmartRadio is an Internet Numbers radio service that streams news, Applications sports, and entertainment shows Press and hold the speed dial through the audio system. Create number using the keypad on the Smartphone Link personalized, on-demand stations or telephone screen.
Page 162 7-32 Infotainment System ® BlackBerry phone, through iOS Version Error then press the desired Bluetooth wireless. application menu on the If the iOS version of the iPhone is Infotainment system. Stitcher less than 4.0, the error message is displayed as, Your iPhone does When the application is stopped iPod/iPhone, through the USB not allow this application to be...
Page 163: (Pandora)
Infotainment System 7-33 Press iPhone or bluetooth phone If the activated application is on the 5. Press smartphone link. on the smartphone list menu to smartphone link menu, the switch to the desired device. activated in the upper position of the Displaying or Hiding Application HOME menu or playing screen.
Page 164: (Stitcher)
7-34 Infotainment System Changing Tracks Creating Stations by Searching QuickMix by Artist or Track 1. Press MENU. The Pandora Press to change to the next 1. Press MENU. The Pandora menu is displayed. track. menu is displayed. 2. Press QuickMix to listen to a Bookmark 2.
Page 165 Infotainment System 7-35 2. Connect the smartphone to the If the smartphone is not connected Stitcher Menus infotainment system through the to the infotainment system or the The Stitcher Station menu displays USB port or Bluetooth wireless application is not installed on the available station data from the technology.
Page 166: Bluetooth Phone/Devices Pictures And Movies
7-36 Infotainment System ID3 Tag information for MP3 Only USB storage devices Bluetooth Phone/ files, such as the album name formatted in FAT16/32, exFAT Devices and the artist, can be played. file system are recognized. NTFS and other file systems are To display album title, track title, not recognized.
Page 167 Infotainment System 7-37 Disconnect the USB storage Music files to which Digital Right Only connect the iPod/iPhone device when the ignition is Management (DRM) is applied with connection cables turned off. If the ignition is turned cannot be played. supported by iPod/iPhone on while the USB device is products.
Page 168 7-38 Infotainment System Press to resume. Changing to Next/Previous Files Press to change to the next file. Press within five seconds of the playback time to play the previous file. Refer to the table for the If the USB device is already Returning to the Beginning of the classification items related to the connected:...
Page 169 Infotainment System 7-39 OFF: Returns to normal Using the USB Music Menu Playing Music Files playback. Press MENU during playback. Connect the iPod/iPhone to the Playing a File Randomly USB port. Press during playback. Play will start from the previously played point after the system NO: Plays all files randomly.
Page 170 7-40 Infotainment System Incorrect information cannot be To remove the device, select Playing a File Repeatedly modified or corrected on the another function, then remove the Press during playback. infotainment system. device. 1: Plays the current file The information for songs Pause repeatedly.
Page 171 Infotainment System 7-41 Some files may not operate due 2. Press tone settings. The tone Some features are disabled while to a different recording format or settings menu is displayed. See the vehicle is in motion. the condition of the file. Tone Settings under Radio Viewing a Slide Show Controls with Touchscreen in...
Page 172 7-42 Infotainment System display setting: adjusts for Max video bitrate: Brightness and Contrast. mpeg-1: 8Mbps 3. Press to exit. mpeg-4 (mpg4, mp42, mp43): 4Mbps Pictures and Movies wmv9: 3 Mbps (Movie System) divx 3: 3 Mbps The infotainment system can play divx 4/5/6: 4.8 Mbps movie files stored on a USB device.
Page 173 Infotainment System 7-43 If the USB device is already Changing to Next/Previous Movie connected: Press to change to the 1. Press next file. 2. Press picture & movie. Press within five seconds of the playback time to play the 3. Press Source . previous file.
Page 174: Trademarks And License Agreements
7-44 Infotainment System Subtitle Language Trademarks and Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 7,295,673; If the movie file has a subtitle License Agreements 7,460,668; 7,515,710; 7,519,274. language, it can be viewed. ® ® DivX , DivX Certified FCC Information Press from the movie screen.
Page 175 Infotainment System 7-45 Explicit Language Notice: Channels General Requirements: with frequent explicit language are 1. A License Agreement from indicated with an XL preceding the SiriusXM is required for any channel name. Channel blocking is product that incorporates available for SiriusXM Satellite SiriusXM Technology and/or for Radio receivers by notifying use of any of the SiriusXM...
Page 176 7-46 Infotainment System NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 177 Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or Systems decrease the fan speed. Turning the fan control to 0 turns the fan off. The Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation fan must be turned on to run the air Climate Control Systems .
Page 178 Climate Controls Using air conditioning and Rear Window Defogger (Defog): This mode clears the recirculation together for long windows of fog or moisture. Air is (Rear Window Defogger): periods of time may cause the air directed to the floor, windshield, and Press to turn the rear window inside the vehicle to become too side window outlets.
Page 179 Climate Controls Air Vents Operation Tips Clear away any ice, snow, Adjustable air vents are in the or leaves from air inlets at the center and on the side of the base of the windshield that could instrument panel. block the flow of air into the vehicle.
Page 180: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Climate Controls Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter Air Intake The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3.
Page 181 Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Ride Control Systems Power (RAP) ....9-17 Traction Control Operating Shifting Into Park ... . 9-17 System (TCS) .
Page 182: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Driving Information WARNING passenger to handle potential distractions. Distracted Driving Taking your eyes off the road too Become familiar with vehicle long or too often could cause a Distraction comes in many forms features before driving, such as crash resulting in injury or death.
Page 183: Drunk Driving
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle If the engine ever stops while the between you and the driver in vehicle is being driven, brake front of you. Braking, steering, and accelerating normally but do not pump the are important factors in helping to brakes.
Page 184: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating If the steering wheel is turned until it Steering in Emergencies The vehicle's right wheels can drop reaches the end of its travel and is off the edge of a road onto the There are some situations when held against that position for an shoulder while driving.
Page 185: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating Steering or Cornering Skid snow, ice, gravel, or other WARNING too much speed or steering in a material on the road. Learn to curve causes tires to slip and recognize warning clues such Wet brakes can cause crashes. lose cornering force.
Page 186: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating Turn off cruise control. Check all fluid levels and brakes, Hydroplaning tires, cooling system, and Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Highway Hypnosis transmission. can build up under the vehicle's Shift to a lower gear when going Always be alert and pay attention to tires so they actually ride on the down steep or long hills.
Page 187: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Winter Driving apply the brakes sooner than when WARNING (Continued) on dry pavement. See Antilock Driving on Snow or Ice Brake System (ABS) on page 9 25. they would not work well. You Drive carefully when there is snow Allow greater following distance on would then have poor braking or or ice between the tires and the...
Page 188: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating Tie a red cloth to an outside If it takes some time for help to WARNING (Continued) mirror. arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator Fully open the air outlets on WARNING pedal slightly so the engine runs or under the instrument faster than the idle speed.
Page 189: Vehicle Load Limits
Driving and Operating Slowly spinning the wheels in the WARNING WARNING forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could If the vehicle's tires spin at high Do not load the vehicle any free the vehicle. If that does not get speed, they can explode, and you heavier than the Gross the vehicle out after a few tries, it...
Page 190 9-10 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information The Tire and Loading Steps for Determining Correct Label Information label also shows the Load Limit tire size of the original Locate the statement The equipment tires (3) and the combined weight of recommended cold tire inflation occupants and cargo should pressures (4).
Page 191 Driving and Operating 9-11 For example, if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
Page 192 9-12 Driving and Operating seating positions. The combined fuel, and cargo. Never exceed weight of the driver, passengers, the GVWR for the vehicle, or the and cargo should never exceed Gross Axle Weight Rating the vehicle's capacity weight. (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle.
Page 193: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-13 If you put things inside the Starting and WARNING (Continued) vehicle like suitcases, tools, Operating packages, or anything Never stack heavier else they will go as fast as the things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In vehicle goes. If you have to stop inside the vehicle so that or turn quickly, or if there is a Notice: The vehicle does not...
Page 194: Ignition Positions
9-14 Driving and Operating Following break in, engine speed 1 (STOPPING THE ENGINE/LOCK/ 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). and load can be gradually OFF): When the vehicle is stopped, This can be done while the increased. turn the ignition switch to LOCK/ vehicle is moving.
Page 195: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating 9-15 Notice: Using a tool to force the If you leave the key in the ACC/ Starting the Engine key to turn in the ignition could ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position Automatic Transmission cause damage to the switch or with the engine off, the battery could break the key.
Page 196: Engine Heater
9-16 Driving and Operating Starting Procedure Notice: Holding the key in START you hold the key in START for for longer than 15 seconds at a about three seconds. If the 1. With your foot off the accelerator time will cause the battery to be vehicle starts briefly but then pedal, turn the ignition to START.
Page 197: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 9-17 Retained Accessory WARNING Power (RAP) Plugging the cord into an These vehicle accessories may be ungrounded outlet could cause an used for up to 10 minutes after the electrical shock. Also, the wrong engine is turned off: kind of extension cord could Audio System overheat and cause a fire.
Page 198 9-18 Driving and Operating 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) Torque Lock (Automatic WARNING (Continued) by pressing the button on the Transmission) shift lever and pushing the lever Do not leave the vehicle when the If you are parking on a hill and you all the way toward the front of do not shift your transmission into engine is running.
Page 199: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-19 Shifting out of Park 3. Press the shift lever button. lever can be moved from the P (Park) position. If the battery has 4. Move the shift lever to the This vehicle is equipped with a shift lost power, the shift lever cannot be desired position.
Page 200: Parking
9-20 Driving and Operating uphill slope, use 1 (First) gear. Engine Exhaust Firmly apply the parking brake. Turn the wheels toward the curb for a WARNING downhill slope, or away from the curb for an uphill slope. Once the Engine exhaust contains carbon shift lever has been placed into gear monoxide (CO) which cannot be with the clutch pedal pressed in,...
Page 201: Running The Vehicle While
Driving and Operating 9-21 Running the Vehicle Automatic WARNING (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the The automatic transmission is an in the vehicle body from engine running. electronically controlled four-speed damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine transmission.
Page 202 9-22 Driving and Operating ease pressure on the shift lever and WARNING WARNING push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) as you maintain brake It is dangerous to get out of the Shifting into a drive gear while the application.
Page 203: Manual Transmission
Driving and Operating 9-23 D (Drive): This position is for L (Low): This position locks the Manual Transmission normal driving. It allows the transmission in 1 (First) gear. Select transmission to shift into all four 1 (First) for maximum engine forward gears.
Page 204 9-24 Driving and Operating If you have come to a complete stop R (Reverse): To back up, press Up-Shift Light and it is hard to shift into 1 (First), down the clutch pedal and shift into put the shift lever in Neutral and let R (Reverse).
Page 205: Antilock Brake
Driving and Operating 9-25 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 206: Parking Brake
9-26 Driving and Operating Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold Brake Assist the brake pedal down. Pull the This vehicle has a brake assist parking brake lever up until you can feature designed to assist the driver press the release button. Hold the in stopping or decreasing vehicle release button in as you move the speed in emergency driving...
Page 207: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
Driving and Operating 9-27 Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist Traction Control (HSA) feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a System (TCS) grade. This feature is designed to The vehicle has a TCS that limits prevent the vehicle from rolling, TCS/StabiliTrak Light...
Page 208: Stabilitrak ® System
9-28 Driving and Operating Notice: Do not repeatedly brake If cruise control is being used when or accelerate heavily when TCS is TCS activates, cruise control will off. The vehicle's driveline could automatically disengage. Press the be damaged. appropriate cruise control button to reengage when road conditions allow.
Page 209 Driving and Operating 9-29 StabiliTrak is on automatically comes on and stays on, reset whenever the vehicle is started. To the system: assist with directional control of the 1. Stop the vehicle. vehicle, the system should always be left on. 2.
Page 210: Cruise Control
9-30 Driving and Operating Cruise Control WARNING For vehicles with cruise control, the Cruise control can be dangerous vehicle can maintain a speed of where you cannot drive safely at about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more a steady speed. So, do not use without keeping your foot on the the cruise control on winding accelerator.
Page 211 Driving and Operating 9-31 Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using (Cancel): Press to disengage Cruise Control cruise control without erasing the If the cruise control is set at a set speed from memory. desired speed and then the brakes If the cruise control system is are applied, the cruise control is already activated:...
Page 212: Recommended Fuel
9-32 Driving and Operating might have to step on the Fuel accelerator pedal to maintain the Use of the recommended fuel is an vehicle speed. When going important part of the proper downhill, you might have to brake or maintenance of this vehicle. To help shift to a lower gear to maintain the keep the engine clean and maintain vehicle speed.
Page 213: Gasoline Specifications
Driving and Operating 9-33 Gasoline Specifications See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on emission control system to work page 5 11. If this occurs, return to properly. In most cases, nothing At a minimum, gasoline should meet your authorized dealer for diagnosis. should have to be added to the fuel.
Page 214: Filling The Tank
9-34 Driving and Operating gasoline additive recommended by octane-enhancing additive called WARNING (Continued) General Motors. It is available at methylcyclopentadienyl manganese your dealer. tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant Keep sparks, flames, and where you buy gasoline whether the Gasolines containing oxygenates, smoking materials away fuel contains MMT.
Page 215 Driving and Operating 9-35 Push the fuel door closed until it latches. WARNING If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by To remove the fuel cap, turn it notifying the station attendant.
Page 216: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-36 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Remove container from Information WARNING vehicle, trunk, or pickup bed before filling. The vehicle is neither designed nor Filling a portable fuel container intended to tow a trailer. while it is in the vehicle can cause Place container on the fuel vapors that can ignite either...
Page 217: Conversions And Add-Ons
Driving and Operating 9-37 Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the Add-Ons vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Add-On Electrical Before attempting to add anything Equipment electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Notice: Some electrical Vehicle on page 3 28 and Adding...
Page 218 9-38 Driving and Operating NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 219: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Washer Fluid ....10-17 Electrical System Brakes ..... 10-18 Electrical System Brake Fluid .
Page 220: General Information
10-2 Vehicle Care Different Size Tires and General Information cause cancer and birth defects or Wheels ....10-50 other reproductive harm. Engine For service and parts needs, visit Uniform Tire Quality exhaust, many parts and systems,...
Page 221: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle Care 10-3 handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. aerodynamics, durability, and Before attempting to do your own electronic systems like antilock service work, see Airbag System Doing Your Own brakes, traction control, and stability Check on page 3 29.
Page 222: Hood
10-4 Vehicle Care Hood To open the hood: 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and 3. Lift the hood and release the push the secondary hood hood prop from the prop retainer, release lever up. which is under the hood. 1.
Page 223: Engine Compartment
Vehicle Care 10-5 To close the hood: 2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release it 1. Before closing the hood, be sure so it fully latches. Check to all filler caps are on properly. make sure the hood is closed Then, lift the hood to relieve and repeat the process if...
Page 224 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 225: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-7 1. Windshield Washer Fluid 11. Engine Compartment Fuse Checking Engine Oil Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on Block on page 10 28. It is a good idea to check the engine page 10 17. oil level at each fuel fill. In order to Engine Oil 2.
Page 226 10-8 Vehicle Care 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it to the engine. If you find that you Specification with a paper towel or cloth, then have an oil level above the Use and ask for licensed engine oils push it back in all the way.
Page 227: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-9 Viscosity Grade Engine oil system flushes are not Engine Oil Life System recommended and could cause SAE 5W-20 is the best viscosity When to Change Engine Oil engine damage not covered by the grade for the vehicle. Do not use vehicle warranty.
Page 228: Automatic Transmission
10-10 Vehicle Care and, at this time, the system must 2. Press and hold the SET/CLR procedure is difficult, this should be be reset. Your dealer has trained button on the DIC for more than done at the dealer. Contact the service people who will perform this five seconds.
Page 229: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care 10-11 unless there is a leak suspected. side of the reservoir. The brake/ How to Inspect the Engine Air Adding fluid will not correct a leak. hydraulic clutch fluid system should Cleaner/Filter A fluid loss in this system could be closed and sealed.
Page 230: Cooling System
10-12 Vehicle Care 3. Lower the cover and secure with WARNING the six screws. See Maintenance Schedule on Heater and radiator hoses, and page 11 3 for replacement intervals. other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, WARNING you can be burned.
Page 231: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-13 Engine Coolant Notice: If improper coolant WARNING (Continued) mixture, inhibitors, or additives The cooling system in the vehicle is are used in the vehicle cooling mixture, the engine could get too filled with DEX-COOL engine system, the engine could hot but you would not get the coolant.
Page 232 10-14 Vehicle Care It is normal to see coolant moving in Be sure the cooling system is cool WARNING the upper coolant hose return line before this is done. when the engine is running. If no coolant is visible in the coolant Steam and scalding liquids from a Check to see if coolant is visible in surge tank, add coolant as follows:...
Page 233 Vehicle Care 10-15 4. With the coolant surge tank WARNING (Continued) pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you could catch fire and you can feel the upper radiator hose or others could be burned. Use a getting hot.
Page 234: Engine Overheating
10-16 Vehicle Care If the coolant still is not at the proper Notice: Running the engine WARNING (Continued) level when the system cools down without coolant may cause again, see your dealer. damage or a fire. Vehicle damage engine if it overheats, and get out would not be covered by the of the vehicle until the engine Engine Overheating...
Page 235: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-17 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine Washer Fluid Notice idle in N (Neutral) for an When using concentrated What to Use automatic transmission or washer fluid, follow the Neutral for a manual When windshield washer fluid is manufacturer instructions for transmission while stopped.
Page 236: Brakes
10-18 Vehicle Care Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, brake pads have built-in wear applied.
Page 237: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-19 A fluid leak in the brake/clutch Brake Fluid Checking Brake Fluid hydraulic system can also cause The brake/clutch fluid can be a low fluid level. Have the brake/ checked without taking off the cap clutch hydraulic system fixed, by looking at the brake/clutch fluid since a leak means that sooner reservoir.
Page 238: Battery
10-20 Vehicle Care regular maintenance service every damage brake hydraulic WARNING (Continued) two years. See the Maintenance system parts so badly that Schedule booklet and they will have to be replaced. known to the State of California to Recommended Fluids and Do not let someone put in cause cancer and reproductive Lubricants on page 11 12.
Page 239: Starter Switch Check
Vehicle Care 10-21 Starter Switch Check If the vehicle starts in any other 3. With the engine off, turn the position, contact your dealer for ignition on, but do not start the service. engine. Without applying the WARNING regular brake, try to move the Automatic Transmission shift lever out of P (Park) with When you are doing this...
Page 240: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
10-22 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) Park Brake and P (Park) CAUTION mechanism's holding ability: Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to Allowing the wiper arm to touch P (Park). Then release the the windshield when no wiper parking brake followed by the WARNING blade is installed could damage...
Page 241: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care 10-23 Rear Wiper Blade Replacement Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary, see your dealer.
Page 242: Bulb Replacement
10-24 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn To replace a headlamp bulb: Signal and Parking 1. Open the hood. See Hood on For the proper type of replacement page 10 4. Lamps bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on 2. Remove the connector page 10 26.
Page 243: Taillamps, Turn Signal
Vehicle Care 10-25 Front Turn Signal/Parking 4. Install the new bulb into the To replace a taillamp, turn signal socket by pressing it in. lamp, stoplamp, or back-up bulb: Lamps 5. Install the socket into the lamp 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate To replace a front turn signal bulb: housing by turning it clockwise.
Page 244: License Plate Lamp
10-26 Vehicle Care 5. Press the new bulb in and turn To replace a license plate Replacement Bulbs clockwise to install the bulb into lamp bulb: Bulb the socket. Exterior Lamp 1. Remove the two screws (1) from Number 6. Turn the bulb socket clockwise the license plate lamp assembly.
Page 245: Electrical System
Vehicle Care 10-27 Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers An electrical overload may cause Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the Overload protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right away...
Page 246: Engine Compartment Fuse
10-28 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the Fuse Block vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. To access the fuses, press the tab at the front of the cover, and lift the cover.
Page 247 Vehicle Care 10-29 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 248 10-30 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped Number Usage Number Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Headlamp Front Wiper features shown. High Left Number Usage Front Wiper Headlamp High Control Relay Windshield Washer Right Spare Fuse Rear Window Fan Low Washer Relay...
Page 249 Vehicle Care 10-31 Auxiliary Fuse Block Number Usage Air Conditioning Relay Air Conditioning ECM/TCM 1 ECM/TCM 2 Low Vacuum Switch Automatic Occupant Sensing The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and Mirror Heater features shown. The auxiliary fuse block is located Rear Defog on the driver side of the vehicle,...
Page 250: Block
10-32 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block Open the fuse panel door by pulling Remove the fuse panel door out at the top. diagonally. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the The instrument panel fuse block is vehicle may damage it. Always on the underside of the driver side keep the covers on any electrical instrument panel.
Page 251 Vehicle Care 10-33 Number Usage Number Usage Not Used Radio Not Used Not Used Heater, Ventilation, Rear Parking and Air Assist Conditioning Body Control Switch Module 1 Heated Seat Body Control Not Used Module 2 Blower Body Control Module 3 Body Control Module 4 Body Control...
Page 252: Wheels And Tires
10-34 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Number Usage Number Usage Discrete Logic Accessory/ Tires Ignition Sensor Retained Accessory Power Every new GM vehicle has Outside Rearview Relay high-quality tires made by a Mirror Not Used leading tire manufacturer. See Spare Fuse the warranty manual for Radio Not Used...
Page 253: All-Season Tires
Vehicle Care 10-35 WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) There could be a blowout and Worn or old tires can Do not spin the tires in a serious crash. See Vehicle cause a crash. If the tread excess of 56 km/h Load Limits on page 9 9.
Page 254: Winter Tires
10-36 Vehicle Care Consider installing winter tires on With winter tires, there may be Summer Tires the vehicle if frequent driving on decreased dry road traction, This vehicle may come with high snow or ice-covered roads is increased road noise, and shorter performance summer tires.
Page 255 Vehicle Care 10-37 criteria have a TPC specification (4) Tire Identification Number code molded onto the sidewall. (TIN) The letters and numbers GM's TPC specifications meet or following the DOT code are the exceed all federal safety Tire Identification Number (TIN). guidelines.
Page 256: Tire Designations
10-38 Vehicle Care (7) Maximum Cold Inflation vehicle tire engineered to (5) Rim Diameter Diameter of Load Limit Maximum load that standards set by the U.S. Tire the wheel in inches. can be carried and the and Rim Association. (6) Service Description These maximum pressure needed to (2) Tire Width...
Page 257 Vehicle Care 10-39 steering, power brakes, power before a tire has built up heat GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight windows, power seats, and air from driving. See Tire Pressure Rating for the front axle. See conditioning. on page 10 41. Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 9.
Page 258 10-40 Vehicle Care Maximum Inflation Pressure outward when mounted on a A metal support for a tire The maximum air pressure to vehicle. The side of the tire that and upon which the tire beads which a cold tire can be inflated. contains a whitewall, bears are seated.
Page 259: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-41 Premature or UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Vehicle Placard A label irregular wear. Grading Standards) A tire permanently attached to a information system that provides vehicle showing the vehicle Poor handling. consumers with ratings for a capacity weight and the original Reduced fuel economy.
Page 260: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-42 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 261: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 10-43 pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is Federal Communications of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure Commission (FCC) Rules and under-inflated. telltale. When the system detects a with Industry Canada malfunction, the telltale will flash for Standards Accordingly, when the low tire...
Page 262 10-44 Vehicle Care A Tire and Loading Information label Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits shows the size of the original use a GM-approved liquid tire equipment tires and the correct sealant. Using non-approved tire inflation pressure for the tires when sealants could damage the TPMS they are cold.
Page 263 Vehicle Care 10-45 is replaced and the sensor could prevent the TPMS from the tire/wheel positions, using a matching process is performed functioning properly. See Buying TPMS relearn tool, in the following successfully. See "TPMS Sensor New Tires on page 10 48. order: driver side front tire, Matching Process"...
Page 264: Tire Inspection
10-46 Vehicle Care There is cord or fabric 5. Press and hold the SET/CLR times to indicate the sensor showing through the tire's button to begin the sensor identification code has been matching process. matched to the driver side rear rubber.
Page 265 Vehicle Care 10-47 Anytime unusual wear is Adjust the front and rear tires to WARNING (Continued) noticed, rotate the tires as soon the recommended inflation as possible, check for proper tire pressure on the Tire and time. The wheel could come inflation pressure, and check for Loading Information label after off and cause a crash.
Page 266: When It Is Time For New
10-48 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New The rubber in tires ages over time. slow aging. This area should be free This also applies to the spare tire, of grease, gasoline, or other Tires substances that can deteriorate if the vehicle has one, even if it is never used.
Page 267 Vehicle Care 10-49 GM's exclusive TPC Spec If proper rotation and WARNING (Continued) system considers over a dozen maintenance have been done, critical specifications that impact all four tires should wear out at could cause injury or death. the overall performance of the about the same time.
Page 268: Different Size Tires And Wheels
10-50 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading WARNING (Continued) WARNING Information Label indicates the original equipment tires on the after many miles of driving. If different sized wheels are used, vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits A tire and/or wheel could fail there may not be an acceptable on page 9 9, for the label level of performance and safety if...
Page 269: Grading
Vehicle Care 10-51 Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on Grading or to some limited-production the government course as a tire Quality grades can be found tires.
Page 270: Balance
10-52 Vehicle Care straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory road, the tires and wheels might need to be rebalanced. See your tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum dealer for proper diagnosis. acceleration, cornering, required by law. Warning: The hydroplaning, or peak traction temperature grade for this tire is Wheel Replacement...
Page 271: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-53 Used Replacement Wheels WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING Using the wrong replacement parts. The area damaged by the wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel tire chains could cause loss of Replacing a wheel with a used nuts can be dangerous. It could control and a crash.
Page 272 10-54 Vehicle Care It is unusual for a tire to blow out, WARNING WARNING (Continued) especially if the tires are maintained properly. See Tires on page 10 34. Driving on a flat tire will cause changing a flat tire. If it is used for air goes out of a tire, it is much permanent damage to the tire.
Page 273: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 10-55 6 mm (0.25 in), the tire is too If this vehicle has a tire sealant and WARNING severely damaged for the tire compressor kit, there may not be a sealant and compressor kit to be spare tire or tire changing Overinflating a tire could cause effective.
Page 274 10-56 Vehicle Care The kit includes: There is only enough sealant to seal one tire. After usage, the tire sealant canister must be replaced. Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tire When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a heated environment for five minutes.
Page 275 Vehicle Care 10-57 1. Remove the tire sealant canister (4) and compressor from its storage location. See Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10 62. 2. Remove the air only hose (10) and the power plug (9) from the bottom of the compressor.
Page 276 10-58 Vehicle Care If the vehicle has an accessory 11. Inflate the tire to the the tire valve. See Roadside power outlet, do not use the recommended inflation Assistance Program on cigarette lighter. pressure using the pressure page 13 5. gauge (7).
Page 277 Vehicle Care 10-59 15. Replace the tire valve 20. If the flat tire was able to inflate the vehicle. The tire is too stem cap. to the recommended inflation severely damaged and the tire pressure, remove the sealant cannot seal the tire. 16.
Page 278 10-60 Vehicle Care Using the Tire Sealant and 1. Remove the compressor from its storage location. See Storing the Compressor Kit without Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not on page 10 62. Punctured) 2. Remove the air only hose (10) The kit includes: and the power plug (9) from the bottom of the compressor.
Page 279 Vehicle Care 10-61 6. Plug the power plug (9) into the 9. Inflate the tire to the Notice: If the recommended accessory power outlet in the recommended inflation pressure pressure cannot be reached after vehicle. Unplug all items from using the pressure gauge (7). approximately 25 minutes, the other accessory power outlets.
Page 280: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
10-62 Vehicle Care 13. Replace the tire valve Jump Starting stem cap. For more information about the 14. Return the air only hose (10) vehicle battery, see Battery on and power plug (9) back to page 10 20. their original storage location. If the battery has run down, try to 15.
Page 281 Vehicle Care 10-63 Notice: Ignoring these steps The jump start positive post is in the Notice: Only use a vehicle that could result in costly damage to engine compartment on the driver has a 12-volt system with a the vehicle that would not be side of the vehicle.
Page 282 10-64 Vehicle Care 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. WARNING (Continued) WARNING Turn off all lights and accessories in both vehicles, Be sure the battery has enough Fans or other moving engine except the hazard warning water. You do not need to add parts can injure you badly.
Page 283: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-65 9. Start the engine in the vehicle Towing Recreational Vehicle with the good battery and run Towing the engine at idle speed for at Towing the Vehicle least four minutes. Recreational vehicle towing refers to towing the vehicle behind another Notice: Incorrectly towing a 10.
Page 284 10-66 Vehicle Care The proper towing equipment. Notice: If the vehicle is towed Dinghy Towing (With Manual See your dealer or trailering with all four wheels on the Transmission) professional for additional advice ground, the drivetrain and equipment components could be damaged. recommendations.
Page 285 Vehicle Care 10-67 If 113 km/h (70 mph) is Dolly Towing 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a exceeded while towing the straight-ahead position with a vehicle, it could be damaged. clamping device designed for Never exceed 113 km/h (70 mph) towing.
Page 286: Appearance Care
10-68 Vehicle Care Appearance Care Notice: Avoid using damage the vehicle's finish if they high-pressure washes closer than remain on painted surfaces. Wash 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the the vehicle as soon as possible. Exterior Care vehicle.
Page 287 Vehicle Care 10-69 Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Tires Parts cloth or paper towel soaked with Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to windshield washer fluid or a mild Regularly clean bright metal parts clean the tires.
Page 288 10-70 Vehicle Care and dust. Always wash the check constant velocity joints, material to parts repaired or chrome with soap and water after rubber boots, and axle seals for replaced to restore corrosion exposure. leaks. protection. Notice: To avoid surface damage, Original manufacturer replacement Body Component Lubrication do not use strong soaps,...
Page 289: Interior Care
Vehicle Care 10-71 Do not use laundry detergents or Interior Care Cleaners should be removed dishwashing soaps with quickly. Never allow cleaners to To prevent dirt particle abrasions, degreasers. For liquid cleaners, remain on the surface being regularly clean the vehicle's interior. use approximately 20 drops per cleaned for extended periods Immediately remove any soils.
Page 290 10-72 Vehicle Care Notice: To prevent scratching, Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the never use abrasive cleaners on soil and gently rub toward the Start by vacuuming the surface automotive glass. Abrasive center. Fold the cleaning cloth to using a soft brush attachment.
Page 291 Vehicle Care 10-73 Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, Do not use cleaners that increase gloss, especially on the instrument and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, and Other Plastic panel. Reflected glare can decrease Radio Displays Surfaces visibility through the windshield For vehicles with high gloss Use a soft microfiber cloth under certain conditions.
Page 292: Floor Mats
10-74 Vehicle Care Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the WARNING proper floor mat usage: Floor Mats The original equipment floor Do not bleach or dye safety belts. Pull up on the rear of the floor mat mats were designed for your to unlock each retainer and remove.
Page 293: 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 294 11-2 Service and Maintenance Because of the way people use Refer to the information in the Refer to the information in the vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Maintenance Schedule Additional Maintenance Schedule Additional There may need to be more Required Services Normal chart. Required Services Severe chart.
Page 295: Maintenance Schedule
Service and Maintenance 11-3 Maintenance Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ Schedule When the Code 82 DIC message 7,500 mi displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next Owner Checks and Services Rotate the tires, if recommended for 1 000 km/600 mi.
Page 296 11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect windshield wiper Check restraint system Check ignition transmission lock. blades for wear, cracking, components. See Safety System See Ignition Transmission Lock or contamination. See Exterior Check on page 3 16. Check on page 10 21. Care on page 10 68.
Page 297: Additional Required Services
Service and Maintenance 11-5 Additional Required Services Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system.
Page 298 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (3) Or every four years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. Services - Normal (4) Or every five years, whichever (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. See Cooling System on comes first. More frequent page 10 12.
Page 299 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 300: Services
11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (3) Or every four years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. Services Services - Severe (4) Or every five years, whichever (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. See Cooling System on Severe Commercial Use comes first.
Page 301: And Care
Service and Maintenance 11-9 To avoid break-down or failure to Trained dealer technicians have Additional start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Maintenance and Care battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and recommend quality parts Trained dealer technicians have Your vehicle is an important engineered for the vehicle.
Page 302 11-10 Service and Maintenance Lamps the shocks and struts for signs Vehicle Care of leaking, blown seals, Properly working headlamps, To help keep the vehicle looking like or damage, and can advise taillamps, and brake lamps are new, vehicle care products are when service is needed.
Page 303 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Windshield Wiper Blades For safety, appearance, and the Wiper blades need to be cleaned best viewing, keep the windshield and kept in good condition to clean and clear. provide a clear view. Signs of damage include Signs of wear include streaking, scratches, cracks, and chips.
Page 304: Lubricants, And Parts
11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
Page 305 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No.
Page 306: Maintenance Replacement Parts
11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 96910360 Engine Oil Filter 96985730 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13271190...
Page 307: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 308 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 309: 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 310: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 12 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
Page 311 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 1.2L L4 Automatic and Manual 0.8 mm (0.031 in) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 312 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 313: Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
Page 314 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be...
Page 315: Customer Assistance
Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
Page 316: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Online Owner Experience 1-800-263-3777 (English) (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com 1-800-263-7854 (French) (Warranty Tracking 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Information): Track the vehicle s The Chevrolet online owner Telephone devices (TTYs)) warranty information. experience is a one-stop resource Roadside Assistance: that allows interaction with (Recall Information): View...
Page 317: Program
GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call (Canada) chevroletowner.ca Reimbursement Program 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
Page 318 Road or Highway: Tow to the the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. driven on a non-public road or nearest Chevrolet dealer for Chevrolet and General Motors of warranty service, or if the vehicle highway. Canada Limited reserve the right to was in a crash and cannot be...
Page 319: Program
Customer Information 13-7 restricted. Propane and other after sending the original receipt If your dealer requests you to bring fuels are not provided through to Roadside Assistance. the vehicle for service, you are this service. Mechanical failures may be urged to do so as early in the work covered, however any cost for day as possible to allow for Lock-Out Service: Vehicle...
Page 320 13-8 Customer Information Owner Assistance Information Public Transportation or Fuel Rental reimbursement will be limited furnished with each new vehicle Reimbursement and must be supported by original provides detailed warranty coverage receipts. This requires that you sign If the vehicle requires overnight information.
Page 321: Collision Damage Repair
Customer Information 13-9 General Motors reserves the right to ensure that the vehicle's designed corrosion problems, and may not unilaterally modify, change, appearance, durability, and safety perform properly in subsequent or discontinue Courtesy are preserved. The use of Genuine collisions. Aftermarket parts are not Transportation at any time and to GM parts can help maintain the GM covered by the GM New Vehicle...
Page 322 13-10 Customer Information Vehicle Identification Many insurance policies provide If a Crash Occurs Number (VIN). reduced protection to the GM If there has been an injury, call vehicle by limiting compensation for Insurance company and policy emergency services for help. Do not damage repairs by using number.
Page 323: Service Publications Ordering Information
Customer Information 13-11 original GM parts. Remember, Service Publications Owner Information recycled parts will not be covered by Ordering Information Owner publications are written the GM vehicle warranty. specifically for owners and intended Service Manuals Insurance pays the bill for the repair, to provide basic operational but you must live with the repair.
Page 324: Reporting Safety Defects
13-12 Customer Information Current and Past Models Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual Technical Service Bulletins and Defects problems between you, your Manuals are available for current dealer, or General Motors. and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects To contact NHTSA, you may call ORDER TOLL FREE: to the United States...
Page 325: Government
Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: about the vehicle s performance and immediately, and notify General Chevrolet Motor Division how it is driven. For example, the Motors of Canada Limited. Call Chevrolet Customer Assistance vehicle uses computer modules to...
Page 326: Event Data Recorders
13-14 Customer Information Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a GM will not access this data or better understanding of the share it with others except: with the This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or, event data recorder (EDR).
Page 327: Onstar
Customer Information 13-15 ® OnStar Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement If the vehicle is equipped with ® OnStar and has an active RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that subscription, additional data may be vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that collected through the OnStar...
Page 328 13-16 Customer Information NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 329: Onstar Overview
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview The OnStar system status light is next to the OnStar buttons. If the status light is: OnStar Overview Solid Green: System is ready. OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 Flashing Green: On a call.
Page 330: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar OnStar Services equipped with automatic door locks, Press to connect to a live and can help police locate the Advisor to: vehicle if it is stolen. Emergency Verify account information or update contact information. Navigation With Automatic Crash Response, Get driving directions.
Page 331: Connections
OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands Repeat Other Navigation Services During a Planned Route Available from OnStar 1. Press . System OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers Cancel Route responds: OnStar ready, then to send destinations from a tone. 1. Press . System MapQuest.com to their Turn-by-Turn 2.
Page 332 14-4 OnStar controlled from a cell phone through 4. Say Call. System responds 4. Pick a name tag. System the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app. OK, dialing 911. responds: About to store <name For coverage maps, see tag>. Does that sound OK? Retrieve My Number www.onstar.com (U.S.), 5.
Page 333: Diagnostics
OnStar 14-5 OnStar Mobile App OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Download the OnStar RemoteLink Information Automatic Crash Response, mobile app to select iPhone, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Android and Blackberry devices to Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service check vehicle fuel level, oil life, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Push to request account transfer...
Page 334 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 335 OnStar 14-7 In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar Personal Identification Potential Issues can use the last stored GPS Number (PIN) Some OnStar services are disabled location to send to emergency after five days. OnStar cannot A PIN is needed to access some of responders.
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INDEX Airbags Automatic Door Locks ....2-5 Adding Equipment to the Accessories and Vehicle ..... .3-28 Transmission .
Page 340 INDEX Bulb Replacement ... . 10-26 Carbon Monoxide Cleaning Fog Lamps ....6-3 Engine Exhaust .
Page 341 INDEX Cruise Control ....9-30 Diagnostics ® Light ......5-20 OnStar .
Page 342 INDEX Engine (cont'd) Front Fog Lamp Overheating ....10-16 Light ......5-20 Gasoline Pressure Light .
Page 343 INDEX Headlamps How to Wear Safety Belts Aiming ..... . 10-23 Properly ..... . 3-10 Keyless Entry Bulb Replacement .
Page 344 INDEX LATCH System Lights (cont'd) Low Fuel Warning Light ..5-18 Front Fog Lamp ....5-20 Replacing Parts after a Lower Anchors and Tethers Crash .
Page 345 INDEX Monitor System, Tire Online Owner Center ..13-4 ® Pressure ....10-42 OnStar Park Movies .
Page 346 INDEX Pictures and Reimbursement Program, Movies ... 7-36, 7-41, 7-42 GM Mobility ....13-5 Radio Frequency Port Remote Keyless Entry...
Page 347 INDEX Roadside Assistance Sealant Kit, Tire ....10-55 Servicing the Airbag ... 3-28 Program ..... . 13-5 Seats Shift Lock Control Function Roof Rack System .
Page 348 i-10 INDEX Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Tires Tires (cont'd) When It Is Time for New Bulb Replacement ..10-25 Buying New Tires ... 10-48 Storage Areas Chains .
Page 349 INDEX i-11 Vehicle Care Wheels Storing the Tire Sealant Alignment and Tire Uniform Tire Quality and Compressor Kit ..10-62 Balance ....10-52 Grading .
Page 350 i-12 INDEX NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

Chevrolet Spark 2013 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

3-1 Seats and

Safety Belt Extender

Safety System Check

Safety Belt Care

Airbag System

Where Are the Airbags

When Should an Airbag

What Makes an Airbag

How Does an Airbag

What will You See after an Airbag Inflates

Replacing Safety Belt System Replacing Airbag System

Child Restraints

Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls

Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Daytime Running

Lights.

Plate Lamp, and Instrument Panel

OFF: Turns All the Lamps Off

Interior Lighting

Lighting Features

7-1 Infotainment System Phone Introduction

Introduction

Bluetooth (Infotainment

Smartphone Link

Smartphone Link

Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating

Automatic Transmission

Cruise Control

Fuel

Towing

Vehicle Care

Quick Links

Chapters

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