Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ..... . 2 In Brief ......5 Keys, Doors, and Windows .
Page 3: Introduction
Attention: Customer Service region, or changes subsequent to to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the 47911 Halyard Drive the printing of this owner manual. BUICK Emblem, and VERANO are...
Page 4 Introduction Using this Manual Symbols Warning To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and Warning indicates a hazard that the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of could result in injury or death. back of the manual.
Page 5 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle : Heated Steering Wheel and what they mean. For more : LATCH System Child Restraints information on the symbol, refer to the Index.
Page 6: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Vehicle Features Performance and Maintenance Infotainment System ... 17 Traction Control/Electronic Radio(s) ..... . . 17 Stability Control .
Page 7: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 8 In Brief 1. Air Vents 0 173. 10. Dual Automatic Climate Control 18. Data Link Connector (DLC) System 0 170 (If Equipped). (Out of View). See Malfunction 2. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Changer 0 132. Heated Front Seats 0 52 (If Light) 0 105.
Page 9: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive : Press and release to initiate vehicle locator. Press and hold for at Information least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel This section provides a brief the panic alarm. overview about some of the important features that may or may See Keys 0 25 and Remote Keyless not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 10: Door Locks
In Brief Canceling a Remote Start Trunk Release Manually locking the driver door also automatically locks all other To cancel a remote start, do one of doors. the following: See Door Locks 0 34 for additional Press and hold until the information.
Page 11: Windows
In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment Power Driver Seat Adjustment To adjust the power seatback: Tilt the top of the control The power window switches are rearward to recline. located on the driver door. Each Tilt the top of the control forward To adjust a power driver seat, passenger door has a switch that to raise.
Page 12 In Brief Manual Front Seats Seat Height Adjuster Seat Cushion Tilt Feature If available, move the lever up or If available, move the lever up or To adjust a manual seat: down to manually raise or lower down to raise or lower the front of 1.
Page 13: Heated Seats
In Brief Reclining Seatbacks 1. Lift the lever fully without Press to heat the driver or applying pressure to the passenger seat cushion and seatback, and the seatback seatback. returns to the upright position. Press the control once for the 2.
Page 14: Safety Belts
In Brief Safety Belts Passenger Sensing Mirror Adjustment System Exterior Mirrors The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the Refer to the following sections for passenger sensing system.
Page 15: Steering Wheel Adjustment
In Brief Interior Mirrors Steering Wheel Interior Lighting Adjustment Adjustment Dome Lamps Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle. Manual Rearview Mirror For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind.
Page 16: Exterior Lighting
In Brief Exterior Lighting : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. : If equipped with fog lamps, press to turn the lamps on or off.
Page 17: Climate Controls
In Brief ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move Climate Controls the windshield wiper lever to select The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be the wiper speed. controlled with this system. HI : Use for fast wipes. LO : Use for slow wipes. INT : Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the INT band up for more frequent...
Page 18: Transmission
In Brief Transmission Vehicle Features Buttons 1 to 6 : Press to save and select favorite stations. Driver Shift Control (DSC) Infotainment System INFO (Information) : Press to show DSC allows you to shift an available information about the See the infotainment manual for automatic transmission similar to a current station or track.
Page 19: Satellite Radio
In Brief Setting the Clock (Radio 3. Press TUNE/MENU to select Day + or Day : Press the Day + the 12 hour or 24 hour display or Day display buttons to increase with CD) format. or decrease the day. The clock menu can be only be Display : Press Display to turn the Setting the Clock (Radio with...
Page 20: Portable Audio Devices
In Brief Refer to: The Bluetooth-enabled mobile : Press to interact with the phone must be paired with the available Bluetooth, OnStar, www.siriusxm.com or call in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it or navigation system. 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.). can be used in the vehicle. Not all : Press to silence the www.xmradio.ca or call phones will support all functions.
Page 21: Cruise Control
In Brief Cruise Control SET/ : Move the thumbwheel down : Use the band to briefly to set the speed and activate scroll through the items in cruise control. If cruise control is each menu. already active, use to decrease 3.
Page 22: Lane Departure
In Brief Lane Departure Rear Vision R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph) and uses Warning (LDW) Camera (RVC) audible beeps to provide distance If equipped, LDW may help avoid If equipped, RVC displays a view of and system information.
Page 23: Universal Remote System
In Brief Universal Remote System Sunroof Automatic Tilt/Close : Press the rear of switch (2) to vent the sunroof. Press the front of switch (2) to close the sunroof vent. If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof.
Page 24: Performance And Maintenance
In Brief Performance and To turn off both traction control stop as soon as possible and inflate and StabiliTrak, press and hold the tires to the recommended Maintenance pressure shown on the Tire and button, until the traction off Loading Information label. See light and the StabiliTrak OFF Traction Control/...
Page 25: Engine Oil Life System
2. Press the DIC MENU button on Canada: 1-800-268-6800 When road and weather the turn signal lever to enter New Buick owners are automatically conditions are appropriate, use the Vehicle Information Menu. enrolled in the Roadside Assistance cruise control.
Page 26: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....42 Windows Power Mirrors ....42 Keys Folding Mirrors .
Page 27 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the vehicle has the keyless Warning (Continued) ignition, the key can be used for the locks. impacted, and airbags may not deploy. To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the ignition key, do not change the way the ignition key and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if equipped, are connected to the...
Page 28: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors, and Windows If locked out of the vehicle, see Remote Keyless Entry Roadside Assistance Program (RKE) System Operation 0 325. The Keyless Access system allows With an active OnStar subscription, for vehicle entry when the an OnStar Advisor may remotely transmitter is within range.
Page 29 Keys, Doors, and Windows The buttons on the transmitter are pressed again within five seconds, If the driver door is open when disabled when there is a key in the all passenger doors will unlock. Pull pressed, all doors lock and the ignition, if equipped.
Page 30 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from doors may lock with the RKE so that lost or stolen transmitters no the Passenger Doors transmitter inside the vehicle. Do longer work. Any remaining transmitters will need to be not leave the RKE transmitter in an When the doors are locked and the unattended vehicle.
Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming without a and all previously known keys Recognized Transmitter (Key will no longer work with the Vehicles Only) vehicle. Program a new key to the vehicle Remaining keys can be learned by when a recognized key is not following the procedure in available.
Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows 5. Remove the transmitter from 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the the transmitter pocket and DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN press and then press the ignition. To program additional The DIC display will again transmitters, repeat Steps 3 5.
Page 33: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors, and Windows 6. Remove the transmitter from 2. Place the transmitter in the The battery is not rechargeable. the transmitter pocket and transmitter pocket with the To replace the battery: buttons facing up. press 1. Press the button on the 3.
Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows The climate control system will use 2. Immediately after completing When the remote start is extended, the previous settings during a the second 10 minutes will start Step 1, press and hold for at remote start. The rear defog may immediately.
Page 35: Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Conditions in Which Remote Start Door Locks Warning (Continued) Will Not Work The remote vehicle start feature will Warning Outsiders can easily enter not operate if: through an unlocked door Unlocked doors can be when slowing or stopping The key is in the ignition (Key dangerous.
Page 36: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access Vehicle Personalization 0 122. Delayed locking can only be turned on when the Open Door Anti Power Door Locks Lockout feature has been turned off. When is pressed on the power door lock switch with the door open, a chime will sound three times indicating that delayed locking is active.
Page 37: Automatic Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Door Locks Lockout Protection Safety Locks When the doors are closed, the If equipped with pushbutton start The rear door safety locks prevent ignition is on, and the shift lever is and the vehicle is in ACC/ passengers from opening the rear moved out of P (Park) for automatic ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,...
Page 38: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows To open a rear door when the safety Doors Warning (Continued) lock is on: 1. Unlock the door by activating Trunk Adjust the climate control the inside handle, by using the power door lock switch, or by system to a setting that Warning using the Remote Keyless...
Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows Trunk Release Emergency Trunk Release the release handle to open the trunk from the inside. After use, return to Handle the stored position. Caution Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle.
Page 40: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security On Solid : Vehicle is secured bypass the 30-second delay during the delay to arm the system. and immediately arm the alarm This vehicle has theft-deterrent system. Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. features; however, they do not make A door, the hood, or the trunk The vehicle alarm system will not the vehicle impossible to steal.
Page 41: Immobilizer
Keys, Doors, and Windows Disarming the Alarm System How to Detect a Tamper The system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle is Condition Do one of the following to disarm started with the correct key. The key the alarm system or turn off the is pressed on the RKE uses a transponder that matches an alarm if it has been activated:...
Page 42: Immobilizer Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows If the engine still does not start, and The immobilization system is If the vehicle does not start and the the key appears to be undamaged disarmed when the ignition button is security light stays on, there is a or the light continues to stay on, try pushed in and a valid transmitter is problem with the system.
Page 43: Convex Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors Convex Mirrors The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. These mirrors can be folded Warning inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car A convex mirror can make things, wash.
Page 44: Interior Rearview Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Windows If equipped, push the tab forward for Interior Rearview Mirrors Warning daytime use and pull it rearward for nighttime use to avoid glare of the Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear Never leave a child, a helpless headlamps from behind.
Page 45: Power Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows pulsing sound when either rear Express Window Operation window is down and the front Windows with an express down or windows are up. To reduce the up feature allow the windows to be sound, open either a front window lowered or raised without holding or the sunroof, if equipped.
Page 46: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors, and Windows To program each front window: Rear Window Lockout Sun Visors 1. Be sure the ignition is in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or in RAP. 2. Press and hold the power window switch until the window is fully open. 3.
Page 47: Sunroof
Keys, Doors, and Windows Roof Automatic Tilt/Close : Press the Sunshade rear of switch (2) to vent the The sunshade is manually operated. sunroof. Press the front of switch (2) Sunroof Close or open the sunshade by to close the sunroof vent. sliding.
Page 48: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Airbag System Child Restraints Airbag System ....61 Older Children ....73 Restraints Where Are the Airbags? .
Page 49: Head 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 50: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Front Seats 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the The vehicle's rear seats have handle. Seat Adjustment adjustable head restraints in the 3. Try to move the seat back and outboard seating positions. The forth to be sure it is locked in height of the head restraint can be Warning...
Page 51: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Seat Cushion Tilt Feature Power Seat Adjustment Power Driver Seat Adjustment To adjust the power seatback: Tilt the top of the control If available, move the lever up or rearward to recline. down to raise or lower the front of Tilt the top of the control forward To adjust a power driver seat, the seat cushion.
Page 52: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks If necessary, move the safety belt out of the way to access Power Lumbar the lever. Warning 2. Move the seatback to the If either seatback is not locked, it desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback could move forward in a sudden in place.
Page 53: Heated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Warning Warning (Continued) Sitting in a reclined position when heat, such as a blanket, cushion, the vehicle is in motion can be cover, or similar item. This may dangerous. Even when buckled cause the seat heater to up, the safety belts cannot do overheat.
Page 54: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints The heated seat indicator lights on Rear Seats Press to heat the driver or the control do not turn on during a passenger seat cushion and Either side of the rear seatback can remote start. seatback. be folded. The temperature performance of an Press the control once for the To fold the rear seatbacks:...
Page 55 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. 1. Make sure the safety belt is in the guide on the top of the seatback.
Page 56: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Warning Warning (Continued) This section of the manual If the seatback is not locked, it describes how to use safety belts It is extremely dangerous to ride could move forward in a sudden properly. It also describes some in a cargo area, inside or outside stop or crash.
Page 57: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle This section is only for people of after a crash if I am wearing a adult size.
Page 58: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the The following instructions explain shoulder and across the chest. how to wear a lap-shoulder belt These parts of the body are best properly. able to take belt restraining 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is forces.
Page 59 Seats and Restraints If the shoulder portion of a Position the release button on passenger belt is pulled out all the buckle so that the safety the way, the child restraint belt could be quickly unbuckled locking feature may be if necessary.
Page 60 Seats and Restraints Before a door is closed, be sure the moderate to severe frontal, near safety belt is out of the way. If a frontal, or rear crash if the threshold door is slammed against a safety conditions for pretensioner belt, damage can occur to both the activation are met.
Page 61: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During that the fetus will not be hurt in a anchorages are all working properly. crash. For pregnant women, as for Look for any other loose or Pregnancy anyone, the key to making safety damaged safety belt system parts Safety belts work for everyone, belts effective is wearing them...
Page 62: Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a The vehicle has the following But the safety belt assemblies that Crash airbags: were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
Page 63 Seats and Restraints All vehicle airbags have the word Here are the most important things Warning AIRBAG on the trim or on a label to know about the airbag system: near the deployment opening. Because airbags inflate with great Warning For frontal airbags, the word force and faster than the blink of AIRBAG is on the center of the...
Page 64: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Warning Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children 0 73 or Infants and Young Children 0 75.
Page 65: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) 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. Do not use seat accessories that block the inflation path of a seat-mounted side impact airbag.
Page 66: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints predict how severe a crash is likely Frontal airbags are not intended to of the impact. In addition, these to be in time for the airbags to inflate during vehicle rollovers, in roof-rail airbags are designed to inflate and help restrain the rear impacts, or in many side inflate during a rollover or in a...
Page 67: How Does An Airbag
Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many prevent the driver from seeing out of types of collisions, primarily the windshield or being able to steer Restrain? because the occupant's motion is the vehicle, nor does it prevent In moderate to severe frontal or not toward those airbags.
Page 68: Passenger Sensing System
Seats and Restraints The feature may also activate, Additional windshield breakage may Passenger Sensing without airbag inflation, after an also occur from the front outboard System event that exceeds a predetermined passenger airbag. threshold. You can lock the doors, The vehicle has a passenger Airbags are designed to inflate and turn off the interior lamps, and sensing system for the front...
Page 69 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) works with sensors that are part of the front outboard passenger seat. passenger frontal airbag inflates. back as it will go. It is better to The sensors are designed to detect This is because the back of the secure the child restraint in a the presence of a properly seated...
Page 70 Seats and Restraints that the airbags are off. See 3. Remove any additional items Warning Passenger Airbag Status Indicator from the seat such as blankets, 0 104. cushions, seat covers, seat If the airbag readiness light ever heaters, or seat massagers. The passenger sensing system is comes on and stays on, it means designed to turn on the front...
Page 71 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system may to detect that person and enable the Warning or may not turn off the airbag(s) for front outboard passenger frontal a child in a child restraint depending airbag and knee airbag: If the front outboard passenger upon the child's size.
Page 72: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Seats and Restraints A thick layer of additional material, passenger airbag(s) while a Servicing the such as a blanket or cushion, child restraint or child occupant Airbag-Equipped Vehicle or aftermarket equipment such as is on the seat. If the passenger seat covers, seat heaters, and seat airbag(s) are turned on, the on Airbags affect how the vehicle...
Page 73: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the covers, upholstery, or trim; or with reason, call Customer Assistance. GM covers, upholstery, or trim See Customer Assistance Offices Airbag-Equipped Vehicle designed for a different vehicle. Any 0 323. Adding accessories that change the object, such as an aftermarket seat Airbag System Check heater or a comfort-enhancing pad...
Page 74: Replacing Airbag System Parts
Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System Child Restraints Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat Parts after a Crash edge? If yes, continue. If no, Older Children return to the booster seat. Warning Buckle the lap-shoulder belt.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints Q: What is the proper way to Warning Warning wear safety belts? A: An older child should wear a Never allow more than one child Never allow a child to wear the lap-shoulder belt and get the to wear the same safety belt.
Page 76: Infants And Young Children
Seats and Restraints Neither the vehicle's safety belt Warning system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Children can be seriously injured Children who are not restrained or strangled if a shoulder belt is properly can strike other people, wrapped around their neck.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manufacturer instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs.
Page 78: Child Restraint Systems
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. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure.
Page 79 Seats and Restraints The child restraint instructions are Warning (Continued) important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement restraint properly in the vehicle copy from the manufacturer. using the vehicle safety belt or Keep in mind that an unsecured LATCH system, following the child restraint can move around in a instructions that came with that...
Page 80: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints Securing the Child Within the Warning Warning (Continued) Child Restraint A child in a rear-facing child the front seat, always move the Warning restraint can be seriously injured front passenger seat as far back or killed if the front passenger as it will go.
Page 81: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Seats and Restraints child restraint prevents access to or attachments. LATCH-compatible child restraint. A child restraint must interferes with the routing of the rear-facing and forward-facing child never be installed using only the top safety belt. seats can be properly installed tether and anchor.
Page 82 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.
Page 83 Seats and Restraints restraint system or infant restraint (Lower Anchor) : Seating system secured in a rear seating positions with two lower anchors. position. See Where to Put the Restraint 0 79 for additional information. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System To assist you in locating the lower Warning...
Page 84 Seats and Restraints Warning Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) To reduce the risk of serious or wrapped around a child s neck. Do not fold the empty rear seat fatal injuries during a crash, do If the shoulder belt is locked and with a safety belt buckled.
Page 85 Seats and Restraints restraint with the top tether and tether to the top tether anchor, under the head restraint the safety belts. Refer to the if equipped. Refer to the child and in between the head child restraint manufacturer restraint instructions and the restraint posts.
Page 86 Seats and Restraints head restraint has been If you are using a dual removed, route the dual tether in the rear center tether over the seatback. seating position, route the dual tether over the headrest. 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place.
Page 87: Replacing Latch System Parts
Seats and Restraints 1. Insert the head restraint posts Warning into the holes in the top of the seatback. The notches on the With head restraints that are not posts must face the driver side installed and adjusted properly, of the vehicle. there is a greater chance that 2.
Page 88: Securing Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints install the child restraint using If more than one child restraint Warning (Continued) LATCH. If a child restraint is needs to be installed in the rear secured in the vehicle using a seat, be sure to read Where to Put see your dealer to have the safety belt and it uses a top tether, the Restraint 0 79.
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the 5. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. If the latch way out of the retractor to set on the child restraint, pull the plate will not go fully into the the lock.
Page 90: Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints Warning (Continued) tether, follow the child restraint (Front Passenger Seat) manufacturer's instructions passenger frontal airbag inflates. regarding the use of the top This vehicle has airbags. A rear This is because the back of the tether.
Page 91 Seats and Restraints When using the lap-shoulder belt to Warning (Continued) secure the child restraint in this position, follow the instructions that front passenger seat as far back came with the child restraint and the as it will go. It is better to secure following instructions: the child restraint in a rear seat.
Page 92 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side-to-side and back-and-forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of...
Page 93: Storage
Storage Storage Storage Glove Box Compartments Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..92 Instrument Panel Storage ..92 Do not store heavy or sharp Glove Box ..... 92 objects in storage compartments.
Page 94: Center Console Storage
Storage Cupholders Center Console Storage To reinstall the shelf, slide it into the side guides (1) and push back until it engages into the rear panel (2). There are two cupholders in the The armrest is adjustable. Lift the center console with a removable lever to move it forward or rearward.
Page 95 Storage The armrest must be in the rearward position to open it. Lift the lever and then lift up on the armrest to access the storage area. If equipped, there is a USB port and auxiliary input jack inside the storage area.
Page 96: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Safety Belt Reminders ..103 Information Displays Airbag Readiness Light ..104 Driver Information Controls Passenger Airbag Status Center (DIC) ....113 Indicator .
Page 97: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Controls Steering Wheel Controls Vehicle Personalization ..122 Steering Wheel Universal Remote System Universal Remote System ..128 Adjustment Universal Remote System Programming ....128 Universal Remote System Operation .
Page 98: Heated Steering Wheel
Instruments and Controls The steering wheel takes about (Source) : Press to select three minutes to start heating. an audio source. Move the thumbwheel up or down to Horn select the next or previous favorite radio station, CD, or MP3 track. Press on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn.
Page 99: Compass
Instruments and Controls activated. See Washer Fluid 0 243 If the windshield wiper lever is then will automatically determine when a for information on filling the moved to off before the driver door GPS signal is restored and provide windshield washer fluid reservoir. is opened or within 10 minutes, the a heading again.
Page 100: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls 5. To save the time and return to the Time screen button to There is one accessory power outlet the Time and Date menu, press display other options within that located on the center stack below BACK at any time or press feature.
Page 101: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, Warning Lights, Some warning lights come on briefly be sure to follow the installation when the engine is started to Gauges, and instructions included with the indicate they are working. When equipment. See Add-On Electrical one of the warning lights comes on Indicators Equipment 0 225.
Page 102: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Cluster Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 103: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls Speedometer An arrow on the fuel gauge Caution indicates the side of the vehicle the The speedometer shows the vehicle fuel door is on. If the engine is operated with the speed in kilometers per hour (km/h) When the fuel is low, a message rpm s in the warning area at the and miles per hour (mph).
Page 104: Safety Belt Reminders
Instruments and Controls The gauge takes a few seconds If the vehicle has been operated If the driver safety belt is buckled, to stabilize after the ignition is under normal driving conditions, pull neither the light nor the chime turned on, and will go back to comes on.
Page 105: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls The front passenger safety belt The airbag readiness light comes on reminder light and chime may turn for several seconds when the on if an object is put on the seat vehicle is started. If the light does such as a briefcase, handbag, not come on then, have it fixed grocery bag, laptop, or other...
Page 106: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls problem with the lights or the The light turns off when the engine See Ignition Positions (Keyless passenger sensing system. See is started. If it does not, have the Access) 0 185 or Ignition Positions your dealer for service. vehicle serviced by your dealer.
Page 107 Instruments and Controls If towing a trailer, reduce the least one full tank of the proper Caution amount of cargo being hauled as fuel to turn the light off. See Fuel soon as possible. 0 216. Modifications to the engine, If the light continues to flash, find a If the light remains on, see your transmission, exhaust, intake,...
Page 108: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls The vehicle may not pass Brake System Warning inspection if: Light The light is on when the engine The vehicle brake system consists is running. of two hydraulic circuits. If one The light does not come on circuit is not working, the remaining when the ignition is in ON/RUN circuit can still work to stop the...
Page 109: Electric Parking Brake
Instruments and Controls It might also take longer to stop. The brake system warning light will Antilock Brake System If the light is still on, have the come on with the electric parking (ABS) Warning Light vehicle towed for service. See brake light when the electric parking Towing the Vehicle 0 291.
Page 110: Lane Departure Warning
Instruments and Controls have antilock brakes and there is a Vehicle Ahead Indicator The traction off light comes on when problem with the regular brakes. the Traction Control System (TCS) See Brake System Warning Light has been turned off by pressing and 0 107.
Page 111: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Instruments and Controls This light comes on when the If the light is on and not flashing, the When the Light Is On Steady StabiliTrak system is turned off. TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak This indicates that one or more of If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction system have been disabled.
Page 112: Engine Oil Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it The low fuel warning light comes on means that oil is not flowing through and a chime sounds when the the engine properly. The vehicle vehicle is low on fuel.
Page 113: High-Beam On Light
Instruments and Controls High-Beam On Light The light goes out when the front For vehicles with cruise control, the fog lamps are turned off. See Front cruise control light is white when the Fog Lamps 0 134 for more cruise control is on and ready, and information.
Page 114: Information Displays
Instruments and Controls Information Displays vehicle system information, and page as you scroll through the warning messages if a system items. This shows where each problem is detected. page is in the menu. Driver Information The bottom of the DIC display 3.
Page 115 Instruments and Controls Digital Speedometer Average Fuel Economy Average Vehicle Speed The speedometer shows how fast This display shows the approximate This display shows the average the vehicle is moving in either average liters per 100 kilometers (L/ speed of the vehicle in kilometers kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles 100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg).
Page 116 Instruments and Controls Navigation displays on the cluster and DIC to Schedule in this manual. See either metric or English (US) Maintenance Schedule 0 305 for This display is used for the measurements. more information. Navigation System Turn-by-Turn guidance. See the infotainment Remember, the Remaining Oil Life Tire Pressure manual, if the vehicle has...
Page 117: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls If there is a problem with the battery Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and charging system, the DIC will Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC display a message indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE Compass some action that may be needed to This message displays when the...
Page 118: Brake System Messages
Instruments and Controls Brake System Messages SERVICE PARKING BRAKE HOOD OPEN This message is displayed when This message will display when the BRAKE FLUID LOW there is a problem with the electric hood is open. Close the hood This message is displayed when the parking brake.
Page 119: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED Engine Oil Messages IDLE ENGINE Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too ENGINE TEMP engine oil needs to be changed.
Page 120: Engine Power Messages
Instruments and Controls Engine Power Messages Key and Lock Messages Transmitter Battery under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED NO REMOTE DETECTED Operation 0 27. This message displays when the This message displays when the Object Detection System vehicle's engine power is reduced.
Page 121: Ride Control System
Instruments and Controls LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM SERVICE BLIND ZONE ALERT Ride Control System UNAVAILABLE SYSTEM Messages If your vehicle has the Lane If this message appears, there is a SERVICE TRACTION Departure Warning (LDW) system, problem with the SBZA system. CONTROL this message may display if the If the message persists after...
Page 122: Security Messages
Instruments and Controls TRACTION CONTROL OFF TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE Transmission Messages This message displays when the This message displays when the SERVICE TRANSMISSION Traction Control System (TCS) is system is learning new tires. See This message displays if there is a turned off.
Page 123: Washer Fluid Messages
Instruments and Controls Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle Using the Touch Screen Press a screen feature to: Personalization WASHER FLUID LOW ADD View more feature options. FLUID Use the audio system controls to Enable or disable the feature. access the personalization menus This message may display when the for customizing vehicle features.
Page 124 Instruments and Controls Personalization Menus XM Channel Art Normalization The following list of menu items may Max Startup Volume This feature improves voice be available: recognition and media groupings. Maximum Startup Volume See CD Player, USB, Auxiliary Languages Number of Favorites Pages Devices, and Bluetooth Audio in Time and Date the infotainment manual.
Page 125 Instruments and Controls Number of Favorites Pages or XM Categories Pair Device Radio Favorites This allows which available XM Select to pair a new device. See Press to set the number of favorites Categories are used and displayed. Pairing a Phone/Device in to display.
Page 126 Instruments and Controls Map Settings Rear Camera Options Climate and Air Quality For more information on Rear Select and the following may Home Page Menu Camera Options, see Rear Vision display: Select and the following may Camera (RVC) 0 207. display: Auto Fan Speed Display Off...
Page 127 Instruments and Controls prevent fogging. When high Collision Detection Systems Exit Lighting humidity is no longer detected, the This allows the selection of how Select and the following may system will return to its prior long the exterior lamps stay on display: operation.
Page 128 Instruments and Controls Auto Door Unlock Remote Unlock Feedback or Passive Door Unlock Remote Unlock Light Feedback This allows selection of which doors This allows the selection of what will automatically unlock when the When on, the exterior lamps will doors will unlock when using the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Page 129: Universal Remote System Programming
Instruments and Controls Universal Remote reverse feature. This includes any Programming the Universal garage door opener model Remote System System manufactured before April 1, 1982. For questions or help programming Read these instructions completely See Radio Frequency Statement the Universal Remote system, call before programming the Universal 0 331.
Page 130 Instruments and Controls the indicator light changes from for five seconds. If the light 5. Press and release the Learn or a slow to a rapid flash. Then stays on or the garage door Smart button. Step 6 must be release both buttons.
Page 131: Universal Remote System Operation
Instruments and Controls Radio Signals for Canada and Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single Some Gate Operators Universal Remote System Operation Button For questions or programming help Using the Universal Remote call 1-800-355-3515 or see To reprogram any of the system System www.homelink.com.
Page 132: Lighting
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting (Parking Lamps) : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting (Headlamps) : Turns on the Exterior Lamp Controls ..131 headlamps together with the parking Headlamp High/Low-Beam lamps and instrument panel lights.
Page 133: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting Headlamp High/ Flash-to-Pass When the DRL are on, only the low-beam headlamps, at a reduced Low-Beam Changer To flash the high beams, pull the level of brightness, will be on. The turn signal lever all the way toward taillamps, sidemarker, instrument you.
Page 134: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting Automatic Headlamp If the vehicle is started in a dark Hazard Warning Flashers garage, the automatic headlamp System system comes on immediately. If it When it is dark enough outside and is light outside when the vehicle leaves the garage, there is a slight the exterior lamp control is in the automatic position, the headlamps delay before the automatic...
Page 135: Turn And Lane-Change
Lighting Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or lane (Front Fog Lamps) : Press to change the arrow flashes rapidly or turn the fog lamps on or off. An Signals does not come on, a signal bulb indicator light on the instrument may be burned out.
Page 136: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Dome Lamps (Instrument Panel Brightness) : Move the thumbwheel up or down and hold, to Instrument Panel brighten or dim the instrument panel Illumination Control controls and infotainment display screen. Courtesy Lamps The courtesy lamps come on automatically when any door is opened and the dome lamp is in the The interior lamps control located in...
Page 137: Reading Lamps
Lighting Reading Lamps Lighting Features There are front and rear reading Entry Lighting lamps. Some exterior lamps and most of the interior lights turn on briefly when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter button is pressed. After about 30 seconds the The rear reading lamps are located exterior lamps turn off, then the in the headliner.
Page 138: Exit Lighting
Lighting Exit Lighting The exterior lamps turn off Exterior Lighting Battery immediately by turning the exterior Saver Some exterior lamps come on at lamps control off. night, or in areas with limited The exterior lamps turn off about This feature can be changed. See lighting, when the key is removed 10 minutes after the ignition is Vehicle Personalization 0 122.
Page 139: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Infotainment Phone Introduction Bluetooth (Overview) ..155 System Bluetooth (Infotainment Infotainment Controls) ....157 Bluetooth (Voice Base radio information is included in Recognition) .
Page 140: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Infotainment System functions may gray out when they Theft-Deterrent Feature are unavailable. Many infotainment The theft-deterrent feature works by features are also available through learning a portion of the Vehicle the instrument cluster and steering Identification Number (VIN) to the wheel controls.
Page 141: Overview (Radio With Cd)
Infotainment System Overview (Radio with CD) CD: Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track. /VOL (Power/Volume) Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. (Next/Forward) Radio: Seeks the next station. CD: Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track.
Page 142: Operation
Infotainment System 10. INFO (Information) Operation BACK Radio: Shows available Menu: Moves one Controls information about the level back. current station. The infotainment system is operated Character Input: Deletes by using the pushbuttons, CD: Shows available the last character. multifunction knobs, menus shown information about the on the display, and steering wheel 14.
Page 143 Infotainment System Menu System (Radio with CD) Delete the last character in a 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to sequence. highlight the setting. For radios with CD and touch 2. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to screen, see Using the System in Selecting a Menu Option activate the setting.
Page 144 Infotainment System 2. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to 3. Press and hold the TUNE/ 3. Select the setting. turn the function on or off. MENU knob until the value Press BACK to go back to the changes to 0. Entering a Character Sequence Tone Settings menu.
Page 145: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System The level of volume compensation Radio INFO : Press to display additional can be selected, or the auto volume information that may be available for feature can be turned off. the current song. AM-FM Radio 1. Press the CONFIG button. : Press to search for For radios with CD and touch stations.
Page 146 Infotainment System Selecting a Station Station Lists 3. Select the programming type. A list of stations that transmit 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. Seek Tuning programming of the selected 2. Select AM or FM Station List. If the radio station is not known: type displays.
Page 147 Infotainment System 2. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob stations for each list display at the XM Categories : If equipped, turn until Radio Settings displays. the TUNE/MENU knob to highlight bottom of the screen. The number of Press the TUNE/MENU knob to the category.
Page 148: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System Autostore Stations Radio Data System (RDS) The RDS system is always on. When information is broadcast from AS 1-2 (Autostore) : Autostore The audio system has RDS. RDS the current FM station, the station searches and stores six FM and features are available for use only name or call letters display on the six AM stations with the strongest...
Page 149 Infotainment System service needs to be reactivated, the 5. Press the TUNE/MENU knob to (Play/Pause) : Press to radio will display "No Subscription remove or add the category. pause time shifted content, Please Renew" on channel XM1. if equipped. Selecting a SiriusXM Channel For more information, contact Selecting the SiriusXM Band SiriusXM at www.siriusxm.com or...
Page 150: Radio Reception
Infotainment System Selecting a Channel Using the Retrieving Channels TUNE/MENU System Press the FAV 1-2-3 button to open The range for most AM stations is 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. a favorite page or to change to greater than for FM, especially at another favorite page.
Page 151: Backglass Antenna
Infotainment System Cell Phone Usage Multi-Band Antenna Caution Cell phone usage, such as making The multi-band antenna is on the or receiving phone calls, charging, Using a razor blade or sharp roof of the vehicle. The antenna is or just having the phone on may object to clear the inside rear used for the AM-FM radio, OnStar, cause static interference in the...
Page 152: Audio Players
Infotainment System Audio Players To avoid damage to the CD player: TUNE/MENU : Turn this knob to display the track list. Press to select Do not use scratched or the track from the list. The system CD Player damaged discs. plays the selected track and returns Do not apply labels to discs.
Page 153 Infotainment System Selecting a CD Track Using the CD Menu: 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song Titles, Genres, Using the control buttons: 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. or Folder View. 2. Select Playlists/Folders. Press to select the 4. Select the track. previous or next track.
Page 154: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System If the CD is not playing correctly, for Adjusting the Volume Connecting and Controlling any other reason, try a known an iPod Turn the /VOL knob to adjust the good CD. Not all iPods can be controlled by volume of the infotainment system If any error continues, contact your the infotainment system.
Page 155 Infotainment System 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Connecting and Controlling a Shuffle Functionality Albums, Song Titles, Podcasts, PlaysForSure Device (PFD) Turn the TUNE/MENU knob and set Genres, Audio Books, or Zune Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or Composers. or Off. Connecting a PFD or Zune 4.
Page 156 Infotainment System When a device is not supported, the To search for tracks: Phone message No supported data found. 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob. You can safely disconnect the Bluetooth (Overview) 2. Select Search. device appears. For radios with CD and touch 3.
Page 157 Infotainment System Review the controls and Vehicles with a Bluetooth system (Mute/End Call) : Press to operation of the infotainment can use a Bluetooth-capable cell end a call, reject a call, or cancel an system. phone with a Hands-Free Profile to operation.
Page 158 Infotainment System How to Speak : Speak clearly in a For information about how to Pairing only needs to be calm and natural voice. navigate the menu system using the completed once, unless the infotainment controls, see Operation pairing information on the cell Audio System 0 141.
Page 159 Infotainment System 5. Start the pairing process on the Deleting a Paired Phone Making a Call Using cell phone to be paired to the Phone Book 1. Press the CONFIG button. vehicle. See the cell phone For cell phones that support the 2.
Page 160 Infotainment System button to scroll through the Declining a Call Conference Calling entire list of names/numbers in Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to Conference calling and three-way the phone book. Decline and press TUNE/MENU to calling must be supported on the 4.
Page 161 Infotainment System callers that can be added is 2. Enter the character sequence. vehicle before it can be used. See limited by your wireless service See Entering a Character your cell phone manufacturer's user carrier. guide for Bluetooth functions before Sequence in Operation 0 141.
Page 162 Infotainment System If multiple paired cell phones are on the cell phone to enter the Deleting a Paired Phone within range of the system, the PIN provided in Step 3. After If the phone name you want to system connects to the first the PIN is successfully entered, delete is unknown, see Listing All available paired cell phone in the...
Page 163 Infotainment System 3. Say Change phone. Delete All Name Tags : This 1. Press . The system command deletes all stored name responds Ready, followed by If another cell phone is tags in the Hands-Free Calling a tone. found, the response will be Directory and the Destinations <Phone name>...
Page 164 Infotainment System Using the Delete All Name Tags Dial or Call : The dial or call After each digit is entered, the Command command can be used system repeats back the digit it interchangeably to dial a phone heard followed by a tone. This command deletes all stored number or a stored name tag.
Page 165 Infotainment System Using the Redial Command Muting a Call Press again to return to the original call. During a call, all sounds from inside 1. Press . The system the vehicle can be muted so that the responds Ready, followed by To ignore the incoming call, no person on the other end of the call a tone.
Page 166 Infotainment System To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth The cell phone's normal prompt Clearing the System System from a Cell Phone messages will go through their cycle Unless information is deleted out of according to the phone's operating During a call with the audio on the the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it instructions.
Page 167 Infotainment System Trademarks and iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple License Agreements Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. FCC Information See Radio Frequency Statement 0 331. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Page 168 Infotainment System Explicit Language Notice: Channels General Requirements: recognition technology and with frequent explicit language are related content delivery. 1. A License Agreement from indicated with an XL preceding the For more information, visit SiriusXM is required for any channel name. Channel blocking is www.gracenote.com.
Page 169 Infotainment System Regarding the use of Gracenote YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR The Gracenote service uses a Music Recognition Service, when EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE unique identifier to track queries for this product is used, it is necessary GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR statistical purposes.
Page 170 Infotainment System Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with new enhanced or additional data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future and is free to discontinue its services at any time. Gracenote disclaims all warranties express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and...
Page 171: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Control System ... . . 170 this system.
Page 172 Climate Controls Automatic Operation English units can be changed to (Floor) : Air is directed to the metric units through the Driver floor outlets. The system automatically controls Information Center (DIC). See the fan speed, air delivery, air (Vent) : Air is directed to the Driver Information Center (DIC) conditioning, and recirculation in instrument panel outlets.
Page 173 Climate Controls The defogger only works when the (Recirculation) : Press to turn Caution ignition is in ON/RUN. The defogger on recirculation. An indicator light turns off if the ignition is in the ACC/ comes on. Air is recirculated to Do not try to clear frost or other ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF quickly cool the inside of the vehicle...
Page 174: Air Vents
Climate Controls inside of the vehicle. The rear defog Air Vents Maintenance may come on during remote start Use the louvers located on the air based on cold ambient conditions. Passenger Compartment vents to change the direction of The rear defog indicator light does Air Filter the airflow.
Page 175: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting out of Park ... 193 Parking Assist ....210 Parking .
Page 176: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Driving Information Become familiar with vehicle Refer to the infotainment manual for features before driving, such as more information on using that programming favorite radio system, including pairing and using Distracted Driving stations and adjusting climate a cell phone control and seat settings.
Page 177: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Average driver reaction time is Steering Warning about three-quarters of a second. In Electric Power Steering that time, a vehicle moving at Drinking and then driving is very 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m The vehicle has electric power dangerous.
Page 178: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Curve Tips Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Take curves at a reasonable speed. Loss of Control Reduce speed before entering a Skidding curve. There are three types of skids that Maintain a reasonable steady correspond to the vehicle's three speed through the curve.
Page 179: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating The vehicle may straighten out. Always drive slower in these types Hydroplaning Be ready for a second skid if it of driving conditions and avoid Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water occurs. driving through large puddles and can build up under the vehicle's deep-standing or flowing water.
Page 180: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Warning Driving on steep hills or through Driving on Snow or Ice Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) mountains is different than driving Snow or ice between the tires and or with the ignition off is on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 181: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating clear roads in shaded areas. To save fuel, run the engine for Warning (Continued) The surface of a curve or an short periods to warm the vehicle overpass can remain icy when and then shut the engine off and carbon monoxide (CO), which the surrounding roads are clear.
Page 182: 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 183 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information equipment tires (3) and the Subtract the combined Label recommended cold tire inflation weight of the driver and pressures (4). For more passengers from XXX kg or information on tires and inflation XXX lbs. see Tires 0 261 and Tire The resulting figure equals Pressure 0 268.
Page 184 Driving and Operating your vehicle. Consult this Subtract Occupant manual to determine how Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) this reduces the available × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). cargo and luggage load Available Occupant and capacity of your vehicle. Cargo Weight = 317 kg (700 lbs).
Page 185: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers, Starting and Warning and cargo should never exceed Operating the vehicle's capacity weight. Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a Certification Label New Vehicle Break-In sudden stop or turn, or in a crash.
Page 186: Ignition Positions
Driving and Operating Pressing the button cycles it through If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the Caution (Continued) three modes: ACC/ACCESSORY, ignition will return to ACC/ ON/RUN/START, and Stopping the ACCESSORY and the Driver breaking-in guideline every Engine/OFF. Information Center (DIC) will display time you get new brake a message.
Page 187: Ignition Positions
Driving and Operating 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber be required for emission inspection This can be done while the Indicator Light) : This mode allows purposes. With the vehicle off, and vehicle is moving. After shifting you to use some electrical the brake pedal not applied, to N (Neutral), firmly apply the...
Page 188 Driving and Operating The ignition switch has four different This is the only position from which 4. Set the parking brake. See positions. the key can be removed. This locks Parking Brake 0 200. the ignition and automatic transmission. Caution Warning Do not turn the engine off when the Using a tool to force the key to...
Page 189: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating warning and indicator lights. This Key Lock Release If charging or jump starting the position can also be used for battery does not work, locate the service and diagnostics, and to hole below the ignition lock. Insert a verify the proper operation of the flat bladed tool or another key from malfunction indicator lamp as may...
Page 190 Driving and Operating clears the extra gasoline from Caution Caution the engine. Do not race the engine immediately after If you add electrical parts or Cranking the engine for long starting it. Operate the engine accessories, you could change periods of time, by returning the and transmission gently until the way the engine operates.
Page 191: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating See Key and Lock Messages motor to cool down. When the To Use the Engine Heater 0 119 and Remote Keyless engine starts, let go of the 1. Turn off the engine. Entry (RKE) System Operation button, and the accelerator. 2.
Page 192: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating away from moving engine Warning Warning (Continued) parts. If you do not it could be damaged. Improper use of the heater cord it overheat and cause a fire, The length of time the heater should property damage, electric or an extension cord can damage remain plugged in depends on shock, and injury.
Page 193: Shifting Into Park
Driving and Operating 10 minutes, or until the driver door is Leaving the Vehicle with the If you have to leave the vehicle with opened or the key is removed from the engine running, the vehicle must Engine Running the ignition. be in P (Park) and the parking brake set.
Page 194: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating Shifting out of Park If the shift lever cannot be moved slope. On a level surface or an out of P (Park): uphill slope, use 1 (First) gear. Automatic Transmission Firmly apply the parking brake. Turn 1. Apply and maintain the regular Shift Lock the wheels toward the curb for a brakes.
Page 195: Engine Exhaust
Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle Warning (Continued) While Parked There are holes or openings Warning It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not monoxide (CO) which cannot be...
Page 196: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating Automatic Warning (Continued) Transmission could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into Park 0 192 and Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips 0 220.
Page 197: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating Going about 56 km/h (35 mph) or Caution Warning (Continued) more, push the accelerator all the way down. Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle could move very rapidly. vehicle is moving forward could You could lose control and hit Caution damage the transmission.
Page 198 Driving and Operating DSC allows you to shift an shift to the next lower gear if the automatic transmission similar to a engine rpm is too high, nor to the manual transmission. To use the next higher gear when the maximum DSC feature: engine rpm is reached.
Page 199: Manual Transmission
Driving and Operating Manual Transmission 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and Caution 6 (Sixth) : Shift into 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and 6 (Sixth) the Do not rest your foot on the clutch same way you do for 2 (Second). pedal while driving or while Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as stopped.
Page 200: Antilock Brake
Driving and Operating To stop, let up on the accelerator Brakes Caution pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press Antilock Brake Shifting to R (Reverse) while the the clutch pedal and the brake vehicle is moving forward could System (ABS) pedal, and shift to Neutral.
Page 201: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) computer senses the wheels are switch is on the center console. The Do not pump the brakes. Just hold slowing down. If one of the wheels EPB can always be activated, even the brake pedal down firmly and let is about to stop rolling, the computer...
Page 202 Driving and Operating The red parking brake status light The vehicle may automatically apply brake status light is off. If either light will flash and then stay on once the the EPB in some situations when stays on after release is attempted, EPB is fully applied.
Page 203: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating intended direction. In this case, Minor brake pedal pulsation or transition period between when the there is no need to push the switch pedal movement during this time is driver releases the brake pedal and to release the EPB. normal and the driver should starts to accelerate to drive off on a continue to apply the brake pedal as...
Page 204: Ride Control Systems
Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the intended path. Traction Control/ If cruise control is being used and Electronic Stability traction control or StabiliTrak begins Control to limit wheel spin, cruise control will The indicator light for both systems disengage.
Page 205 Driving and Operating 2. Turn the engine off and wait To turn off only TCS, press and To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on 15 seconds. release the button. The traction again, press and release the 3. Start the engine. off light displays in the instrument button.
Page 206: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating Cruise Control Stability Control 0 203. If a collision RES/+ (Resume/Accel) : If there is alert occurs when cruise control is a set speed in memory, move the The cruise control lets the vehicle activated, cruise control is thumbwheel up briefly to resume to maintain a speed of about 40 km/h disengaged.
Page 207 Driving and Operating 3. Move the thumbwheel down Increasing Speed While Using Reducing Speed While Using toward SET/ and release it. Cruise Control Cruise Control 4. Remove your foot from the If the cruise control system is If the cruise control system is accelerator.
Page 208: Driver Assistance Systems
Driving and Operating Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control Driver Assistance Using Cruise Control There are four ways to end cruise Systems Use the accelerator pedal to control: increase the vehicle speed. When To disengage cruise control, Rear Vision you take your foot off the pedal, the step lightly on the brake pedal or Camera (RVC)
Page 209 Driving and Operating An image appears on the Assist Symbols Unavailable may Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) infotainment screen when the display if RPA has been disabled On vehicles with the RCTA, a vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). and the symbols have been warning triangle with a left or right The infotainment screen goes to the turned on.
Page 210 Driving and Operating 4. Select Rear Camera Options. The camera is above the license plate. 5. Select Rear Cross Traffic Alert. When a checkmark appears The area displayed by the camera is next to the option, the feature limited. It does not display objects is on.
Page 211: Parking Assist
Driving and Operating The back of the vehicle is in an Turning the System On and Off Warning (Continued) accident. The position and The RPA system can be turned on mounting angle of the camera and off using the infotainment below the bumper or that are too can change or the camera can system controls.
Page 212: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)
Driving and Operating The park assist sensors are Other conditions, such as Warning (Continued) covered by frost or ice. Frost or vibrations from a jackhammer or ice can form around and behind the compression of air brakes on stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, the sensors and may not always a very large truck, are affecting or when following a vehicle too...
Page 213 Driving and Operating ramps, or hills, due to poor visibility; Collision Alert Selecting the Alert Timing or if a vehicle ahead is partially blocked by pedestrians or other objects. FCA will not detect another vehicle ahead until it is completely in the driving lane.
Page 214: Side Blind Zone
Driving and Operating Other Messages SBZA Detection Zones Warning There are messages that may appear on the Driver Information SBZA does not alert the driver to Center (DIC) in the instrument vehicles rapidly approaching cluster to provide information about outside of the side blind zones, FCA.
Page 215 Driving and Operating unsafe to change lanes. Before If SBZA is disabled by the driver, SBZA may not operate when the making a lane change, check the the SBZA mirror displays will not SBZA sensors in the left or right SBZA display, check mirrors, glance light up.
Page 216: Lane Departure Warning (Ldw)
Driving and Operating Lane Departure How the System Works Warning (Continued) Warning (LDW) The LDW camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview not in proper condition; or if If equipped, LDW may help avoid mirror. the sun shines directly into crashes due to unintentional lane the camera.
Page 217: Fuel
Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Fuel rating below 87, as it may cause engine damage and will lower fuel Seem To Work Properly Use of the recommended fuel is an economy. The system may not detect lanes as important part of the proper For vehicles with a 2.0L turbo well when there are:...
Page 218: California Fuel
Driving and Operating vehicle until the fuel is at one-half methylcyclopentadienyl manganese If it is determined that the condition tank or less, then refuel with the tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use is caused by the type of fuel used, current seasonal fuel. gasolines and/or fuel additives with repairs may not be covered by the MMT as they can reduce spark plug...
Page 219: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating Treatment PLUS is the only Warning (Continued) gasoline additive recommended by General Motors. It is available at Do not reenter the vehicle your dealer. while pumping fuel. Filling the Tank Keep children away from the fuel pump and never let children pump fuel.
Page 220: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) Caution Warning (Continued) Vehicle performance issues, If a new fuel cap is needed, be Always: including engine stalling and sure to get the right type of cap Use approved fuel damage to the fuel system. from your dealer.
Page 221: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Do not tow a trailer during the Warning (Continued) first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent damage to the engine, axle, General Towing or other parts. When towing a trailer: Information Then, during the first 800 km Do not drive with the (500 mi) of trailer towing, do not Only use towing equipment that has...
Page 222 Driving and Operating Before starting, check all trailer hitch Passing When turning with a trailer, make parts and attachments, safety wider turns than normal so the More passing distance is needed chains, electrical connectors, lamps, trailer will not strike soft shoulders, when towing a trailer.
Page 223 Driving and Operating brakes might have to be used so Parking on Hills 5. Release the brake pedal. much that they would get hot and no Leaving After Parking on a Hill longer work well. Warning 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal The vehicle can tow in D (Drive).
Page 224: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating Check periodically to see that all Weight of the Trailer Ask your dealer for trailering hitch nuts and bolts are tight. information or advice, or write us at How heavy can a trailer safely be? our Customer Assistance Offices. Engine Cooling When Trailer It should never weigh more than See Customer Assistance Offices...
Page 225: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating Limits 0 181. Make sure not to go Safety Chains over the GVW limit for the vehicle, Always attach chains between the including the weight of the trailer vehicle and the trailer. Cross the tongue. safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue Towing Equipment from contacting the road if it...
Page 226: Conversions And Add-Ons
Driving and Operating Conversions and Caution Add-Ons Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause Add-On Electrical components to not work and Equipment would not be covered by the warranty. Always check with your Warning dealer before adding electrical equipment.
Page 227: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Battery - North America ..246 Instrument Panel Fuse Starter Switch Check ..247 Block ......257 Automatic Transmission Shift Rear Compartment Fuse Lock Control Function...
Page 228: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care Tire Chains ....280 General Information harm. Engine exhaust, many parts If a Tire Goes Flat ... . 280 and systems, many fluids, and For service and parts needs, visit Tire Changing .
Page 229: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle Care airbags, braking, stability, ride and Vehicle Checks Keep a record with all parts receipts handling, emissions systems, and list the mileage and the date of aerodynamics, durability, and any service work performed. See Doing Your Own electronic systems like antilock Maintenance Records 0 315.
Page 230 Vehicle Care 1. Pull up on the hood release To close the hood: handle. It is located inside the 1. Before closing the hood, be vehicle to the left of the sure all the filler caps are on steering column. properly.
Page 231: Overview
Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.0L L4 Engine...
Page 232 Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 237. 7. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine 2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Coolant 0 239. Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil 0 233. 8. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting - North 3.
Page 233 Vehicle Care 2.4L L4 Engine...
Page 234: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 237. Engine Oil must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of To ensure proper engine See Engine Compartment Overview View). See Cooling System performance and long life, careful 0 230 for the location of the engine 0 238.
Page 235 Vehicle Care When to Add Engine Oil Engine oils that have been Caution (Continued) approved by GM as meeting the dexos1 specification are marked gets above the cross-hatched with the dexos1 approved logo. See area that shows the proper www.gmdexos.com. operating range, the engine could be damaged.
Page 236: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care ( 20 °F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be or a good hand cleaner. Wash or When the system has calculated used. An oil of this viscosity grade properly dispose of clothing or rags that oil life has been diminished, it will provide easier cold starting for indicates that an oil change is containing used engine oil.
Page 237: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care How to Reset the Engine Oil If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Change the fluid at the intervals message comes back on when the listed in Maintenance Schedule Life System vehicle is started, the engine oil life 0 305, and be sure to use the fluid Reset the system whenever the system has not been reset.
Page 238: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care A fluid loss in this system could Do not remove the cap to check the from the vehicle), to release loose indicate a problem. Have the fluid level or to top off the fluid level. dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air system inspected and repaired.
Page 239: Cooling System
Vehicle Care 5. Install the cover by lowering it Cooling System Warning over the filter and secure with The cooling system allows the the screws. Operating the engine with the air engine to maintain the correct cleaner/filter off can cause you or working temperature.
Page 240: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care Engine Coolant Warning The cooling system in the vehicle is Heater and radiator hoses, and filled with DEX-COOL engine other engine parts, can be very coolant. This coolant is designed to hot. Do not touch them. If you do, remain in the vehicle for 5 years or you can be burned.
Page 241 Vehicle Care Checking Coolant Warning (Continued) Caution The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant overheat warning. The engine If improper coolant mixture, level. could catch fire and you or others inhibitors, or additives are used in could be burned.
Page 242 Vehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Coolant Surge Tank under pressure, and if you turn overheat warning. The engine Caution the coolant surge tank pressure could catch fire and you or others even a little they can could be burned.
Page 243: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care upper radiator hose can be felt If the decision is made not to lift the getting hot. Watch out for the hood when this warning appears, engine cooling fan. get service help right away. See Roadside Assistance Program By this time, the coolant level 0 325.
Page 244: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care If Steam Is Coming from the too serious. Sometimes the engine If the warning continues, pull over, can get a little too hot when the stop, and park the vehicle Engine Compartment vehicle: right away. Warning Climbs a long hill on a hot day. If there is no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while Stops after high-speed driving.
Page 245: Brakes
Vehicle Care Open the cap with the washer Caution (Continued) Warning symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. See Engine When using concentrated The brake wear warning sound Compartment Overview 0 230 for washer fluid, follow the means that soon the brakes will reservoir location.
Page 246: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care proper sequence to torque Brake Fluid Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid. specifications. See Capacities and Adding fluid does not correct a leak. Specifications 0 318. If fluid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much fluid Brake pads should be replaced as when new brake linings are complete sets.
Page 247: Battery - North America
Vehicle Care Brake fluid absorbs water over time. Battery - North America Vehicle Storage Replace brake fluid at the specified The original equipment battery is intervals to prevent increased Warning maintenance free. Do not remove stopping distance. See Maintenance the cap and do not add fluid. Schedule 0 305.
Page 248: Starter Switch Check
Vehicle Care Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Ignition Transmission Shift Lock Control Lock Check Warning Function Check If equipped with a key type ignition, while parked and with the parking When you are doing this brake set, try to turn the ignition to Warning inspection, the vehicle could LOCK/OFF in each shift lever...
Page 249: Wiper Blade Replacement
Vehicle Care Wiper Blade Replacement To replace the windshield wiper Warning (Continued) blade: Windshield wiper blades should be 1. Pull the windshield wiper roll. Be ready to apply the regular inspected for wear and cracking. assembly away from the brake at once should the vehicle See the Maintenance Schedule windshield.
Page 250: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement Lamps should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs 0 253. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
Page 251: Fog Lamps
Vehicle Care High-Beam Headlamp/ Fog Lamps 9. For the driver side, reinstall the windshield washer bottle filler Low-Beam Headlamp To replace the front fog lamp bulb: neck by firmly pushing it 1. Open the hood. See Hood straight into the bottle. Ensure 1.
Page 252: Taillamps, Turn Signal
Vehicle Care Taillamps, Turn Signal, 8. Install the new bulb in the bulb socket. Stoplamps, and Back-Up 9. Reverse Steps 1 7 to reinstall. Lamps Stoplamp, Taillamp, and Turn Trunk Deck Inboard Taillamp Signal Lamp and Back-Up Lamp 2. Remove the push pins (1) retaining the trunk deck trim cover.
Page 253: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 4. Turn the bulb socket License Plate Lamp 2. Bulb counterclockwise to remove it 3. Lamp Assembly from the rear taillamp To replace one of these bulbs: assembly. 1. Push the left end of the lamp 5. Pull the bulb straight out to assembly toward the right.
Page 254: Replacement Bulbs
Vehicle Care Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Headlamp Wiring An electrical overload may cause Bulb Exterior Lamp Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in Number some cases to remain off. Have the Overload Back-Up Lamp 921K headlamp wiring checked right away The vehicle has fuses and circuit if the lamps go on and off or Deck Lid Taillamp...
Page 255: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Caution Breakers Fuse Block Spilling liquid on any electrical The wiring circuits in the vehicle are component on the vehicle may protected from short circuits by a damage it. Always keep the combination of fuses and circuit covers on any electrical breakers.
Page 256 Vehicle Care Mini Amps Usage Fuses Ignition coils/ Injectors Spare Empty Empty 7.5A Mirror defogger Powertrain cooling 7.5A Mass airflow sensor/Pre O2 sensor Engine Compartment Fuse Block Empty Battery There is a fuse puller in the engine Mini Amps Usage potential compartment fuse block.
Page 257 Vehicle Care Mini Amps Usage Mini Amps Usage Mini Amps Usage Fuses Fuses Fuses Engine 7.5A Ignition control conditioning engine module compressor control clutch module/ Transmission Transmission Canister vent control control module Empty module Empty Fuel system 7.5A Instrument Right control cluster/Fuel high-beam...
Page 258: Block
Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse J-Case Amps Usage Relays Usage Block Fuses Empty Rear power Starter window Engine control Rear powertrain electrical Rear window center defogger Empty Empty Spare High-beam Empty headlamps Electric Spare parking brake Empty Antilock Spare The instrument panel fuse block is brake on the driver side of the instrument system pump...
Page 259 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Amps Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Interior fan features shown. Driver Fuses Amps Usage power seat Steering Not used wheel switches 7.5A Diagnostic connector Body control module Airbag Body control Central module...
Page 260: Rear Compartment Fuse
Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Fuses Amps Usage Block 2A/5A Ignition/ Electronic key system Body control module Body control module Not used Not used Relays Usage Trunk open The rear compartment fuse block, Door security if equipped, is on the left side of the Power outlet trunk behind a cover.
Page 261 Vehicle Care Mini Amps Usage Fuses Empty Empty Rear vision camera Empty Empty 7.5A Heated steering wheel Sunroof Heated seats Empty The vehicle may not be equipped Empty Mini Amps Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Fuses Side blind features shown.
Page 262: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires J-Case Amps Usage Warning (Continued) Fuses Tires Underinflated tires pose Empty the same danger as Every new GM vehicle has Empty overloaded tires. The high-quality tires made by a Empty resulting crash could leading tire manufacturer. cause serious injury.
Page 263: All-Season Tires
Vehicle Care and weather conditions. Original for details regarding winter tire Warning (Continued) equipment tires designed to GM's availability and proper tire selection. specific tire performance criteria Also, see Buying New Tires 0 275. Replace any tires that have a TPC specification code With winter tires, there may be have been damaged by molded onto the sidewall.
Page 264: Low-Profile Tires
Vehicle Care Low-Profile Tires Tire Sidewall Labeling (2) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria If the vehicle has P235/45R18 Useful information about a tire is Specification) Original size tires, they are classified as molded into its sidewall. The equipment tires designed to low-profile tires.
Page 265 Vehicle Care week of the year 2010 would (7) Maximum Cold Inflation road tire has lost air and gone have a four-digit DOT date Load Limit Maximum load that flat. If the vehicle has a compact of 0310. can be carried and the spare tire, see Compact Spare maximum pressure needed to Tire 0 287 and If a Tire Goes...
Page 266: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care information on tire pressure and Tire Designations (3) Aspect Ratio A two-digit inflation see Tire Pressure number that indicates the tire Tire Size 0 268. height-to-width measurements. For example, if the tire size The following is an example of a (6) Tire Size A combination of aspect ratio is 60, as shown in...
Page 267: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care Tire Terminology and Bead The tire bead contains Department of Transportation steel wires wrapped by steel (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety Definitions cords that hold the tire onto Standards. The DOT code Air Pressure The amount of the rim. includes the Tire Identification air inside the tire pressing Number (TIN), an alphanumeric...
Page 268 Vehicle Care Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire Normal Occupant Weight tire inflation pressure as shown tire used on light duty trucks and number of occupants a vehicle on the tire placard. See Tire some multipurpose passenger is designed to seat multiplied by Pressure 0 268 and Vehicle vehicles.
Page 269: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care Treadwear Indicators Narrow Vehicle Maximum Load on the Caution bands, sometimes called wear Tire Load on an individual tire bars, that show across the due to curb weight, accessory Neither tire underinflation nor tread of a tire when only 1.6 mm weight, occupant weight, and overinflation is good.
Page 270: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading How to Check Put the valve caps back on the Information label on the vehicle valve stems to keep out dirt and Use a good quality pocket-type indicates the original equipment moisture and prevent leaks. Use gauge to check tire pressure.
Page 271: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care tire inflation pressure label, you not reached the level to trigger alternate tires and wheels allow the should determine the proper tire illumination of the TPMS low tire TPMS to continue to function inflation pressure for those tires.) pressure telltale.
Page 272 Vehicle Care The low tire pressure warning light Caution may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then Tire sealant materials are not all turn off as the vehicle is driven. This the same. A non-approved tire could be an early indicator that the sealant could damage the TPMS air pressure is getting low and...
Page 273 Vehicle Care is corrected. Some of the conditions the sensor matching process is more of the TPMS sensors. The that can cause these to come performed successfully. See TPMS sensor matching process on are: your dealer for service. should also be performed after replacing a spare tire with a road One of the road tires has been Replacement tires or wheels do...
Page 274: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching The horn sounds twice to matching process is no longer process is: signal the receiver is in relearn active. The TIRE LEARNING mode and the TIRE ACTIVE message on the DIC 1. Set the parking brake. LEARNING ACTIVE message display screen goes off.
Page 275: Tire Rotation
Vehicle Care The tread or sidewall is rotation, check the wheel Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor alignment. See When It Is Time System. See Tire Pressure cracked, cut, or snagged for New Tires 0 275 and Wheel Monitor Operation 0 270. deep enough to show cord or fabric.
Page 276: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care grease on the flat wheel or less of tread remaining. See Tire slow aging. This area should be free Inspection 0 273 and Tire Rotation of grease, gasoline, or other mounting surface or on the substances that can deteriorate 0 274.
Page 277 Vehicle Care vehicle, including brake system necessary to replace only one Warning performance, ride and handling, axle set of worn tires, place the traction control, and tire new tires on the rear axle. Mixing tires of different sizes, pressure monitoring brands, or types may cause Winter tires with the same speed performance.
Page 278: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care load range, speed rating, and control, electronic stability control, Traffic Safety Administration or All-Wheel Drive, the performance construction (radial) as the (NHTSA), which grades tires by of these systems can also be original tires. treadwear, traction, and affected. temperature performance.
Page 279 Vehicle Care Quality grades can be found norm due to variations in driving to the generation of heat and its where applicable on the tire habits, service practices and ability to dissipate heat when sidewall between tread shoulder differences in road tested under controlled and maximum section width.
Page 280: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care Wheel Alignment and Tire Some aluminum wheels can be Caution repaired. See your dealer if any of Balance these conditions exist. The wrong wheel can also cause The tires and wheels were aligned Your dealer will know the kind of problems with bearing life, brake and balanced at the factory to wheel that is needed.
Page 281: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat Warning It is unusual for a tire to blow out Warning Driving on a flat tire will cause while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire. are maintained properly. See Tires Do not use tire chains.
Page 282 Vehicle Care When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of be badly injured or killed if the To help prevent the vehicle from the wheel blocks (1), if equipped.
Page 283: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care Tire Changing tether (2) from the stow rod, Removing the Flat Tire and the tool bag (3) containing the Installing the Spare Tire Removing the Spare Tire and wheel wrench and wheel This vehicle may have aluminum Tools blocks, and the spare tire (4).
Page 284 Vehicle Care If needed, use the flat end of the 6. If you have a coin/pierce jack, wheel wrench and pry along the attach the jack handle edge of the cover until it comes off. extension to the jack by sliding The edge of the wheel cover could the hook through the end of be sharp, so do not try to remove it...
Page 285 Vehicle Care Warning Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
Page 286 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt. Make sure the jack lift head 9. Remove all of the wheel nuts. notch is placed in the flange 10.
Page 287 Vehicle Care Warning Warning (Continued) Never use oil or grease on bolts nuts. See Capacities and or nuts because the nuts might Specifications 0 318 for original come loose. The vehicle's wheel equipment wheel nut torque could fall off, causing a crash. specifications.
Page 288: Compact Spare Tire
Vehicle Care wrench and tighten them with the 2. Remove the foam container 6. Place the tool bag tether over wheel wrench an additional from the rear storage the stow rod and the tool bag one-quarter of a turn. compartment. rear of the flat tire.
Page 289 Vehicle Care When using a compact spare tire, Warning (Continued) Caution the ABS and Traction Control systems may engage until the spare crash and you or others could be Tire chains will not fit the compact tire is recognized by the vehicle, injured.
Page 290: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care Jump Starting Warning Jump Starting - North Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: America They contain acid that can For more information about the burn you. vehicle battery, see Battery - North America 0 246. They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
Page 291 Vehicle Care The jump start negative grounding 3. Set the parking brake firmly Warning point is the engine block or an and put the shift lever in engine mounting bolt. Connect to a P (Park). See Shifting Into Park Using a match near a battery can spot as far away from the 0 192.
Page 292: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 6. Connect the other end of the Towing the Vehicle Caution (Continued) red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) post (4) of the good vehicle. The repairs would not be Caution battery. covered by the vehicle warranty. 7.
Page 293 Vehicle Care 5. After the front tires are on the flatbed adjust the flatbed upward to provide additional clearance between the air dam, fascia, and flatbed. 6. When the fascia has enough clearance to clear the flatbed, lower the flatbed, and finish pulling the vehicle onto the flatbed.
Page 294: Recreational Vehicle
Vehicle Care Recreational Vehicle Does the vehicle have the Dinghy Towing proper towing equipment? Towing See your dealer or trailering Recreational vehicle towing means professional for additional advice and equipment towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motor recommendations.
Page 295: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care The vehicle was not designed to be Appearance Care towed with all four wheels on the ground. If the vehicle must be Exterior Care towed, a dolly should be used. See Dolly Towing following. Locks Dolly Towing Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, and have the locks greased after using.
Page 296 Vehicle Care If using an automatic car wash, the vehicle as soon as possible. Caution (Continued) follow the car wash instructions. The If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for windshield wiper and rear window your dealer. Follow all wiper, if equipped, must be off.
Page 297 Vehicle Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Do not use cleaners that are not Solvents, alcohols, fuels, Moldings intended for automotive use. or other harsh cleaners. Use a nonabrasive wax on the Ice scrapers or other hard items. Caution vehicle after washing to protect Aftermarket appearance caps or and extend the molding finish.
Page 298 Vehicle Care Air Intakes may require more frequent Caution application. Black marks from Clear debris from the air intakes, rubber material on painted surfaces between the hood and windshield Chrome wheels and other chrome can be removed by rubbing with a when washing the vehicle.
Page 299 Vehicle Care Inspect power steering for proper fluid will decrease the life of the Caution (Continued) hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, transfer case and/or axles and chafing, etc. should be replaced. brushes. Damage could occur Visually check constant velocity joint Sheet Metal Damage and the repairs would not be boots and axle seals for leaks.
Page 300: Interior Care
Vehicle Care dark spots etched into the paint Before using cleaners, read and Do not use solvents or cleaners surface. See Finish Care follow all safety instructions on the containing solvents. previously in this section. label. While cleaning the interior, Interior Glass open the doors and windows to get Interior Care...
Page 301 Vehicle Care Coated Moldings 2. Remove excess moisture by Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces gently wringing until water does and Vehicle Information and Coated moldings should be cleaned. not drip from the cleaning cloth. Radio Displays When lightly soiled, wipe with a 3.
Page 302 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel, Leather, Cargo Cover and Caution (Continued) Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Convenience Net Low Gloss Paint Surfaces, and the appearance and feel of Wash with warm water and mild Natural Open Pore Wood leather or soft trim, and are not detergent.
Page 303: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care Floor Mats Do not use a floor mat if the Removing and Replacing the vehicle is not equipped with a Floor Mats floor mat retainer on the driver Warning Pull up on the rear of the floor mat side floor.
Page 304: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance Service and Recommended Fluids, General Information Lubricants, and Parts Maintenance Your vehicle is an important Recommended Fluids and investment. This section describes Lubricants ....313 the required maintenance for the Maintenance Replacement vehicle.
Page 305 Service and Maintenance Your dealer recognizes the keep the vehicle in good working Mainly driven in hilly or importance of providing condition, improves fuel economy, mountainous terrain. competitively priced maintenance and reduces vehicle emissions. Frequently towing a trailer. and repair services. With trained Because of the way people use Used for high speed or technicians, the dealer is the place...
Page 306: Maintenance Schedule
Service and Maintenance Maintenance a year and the oil life system must Visually inspect windshield wiper be reset. Your trained dealer blades for wear, cracking, Schedule technician can perform this work. or contamination and replace If the engine oil life system is reset worn or damaged blades.
Page 307 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect fuel system for Check accelerator pedal for damage or leaks. damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. Visually inspect exhaust system and nearby heat shields for Visually inspect gas strut for loose or damaged parts. signs of wear, cracks, or other damage.
Page 308 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 309 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (4) Or every five years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. See Cooling System Services - Normal 0 238. (1) Or every two years, whichever (5) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. More frequent comes first.
Page 310 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 311: Special Application Services
Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance Special Application Additional Schedule Additional Required Services Maintenance and Care Services - Severe (1) Or every two years, whichever Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important comes first. More frequent Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly replacement may be needed if the components every 5 000 km/...
Page 312 Service and Maintenance Battery Brakes Hoses The 12-volt battery supplies power Brakes stop the vehicle and are Hoses transport fluids and should to start the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. be regularly inspected to ensure additional electrical accessories. that there are no cracks or leaks.
Page 313 Service and Maintenance Shocks and Struts Trained dealer technicians can Windshield inspect and recommend the right Shocks and struts help aid in control For safety, appearance, and the tires. Your dealer can also for a smoother ride. best viewing, keep the windshield provide tire/wheel balancing clean and clear.
Page 314: Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, And Parts
Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. Look for the dexos1 approved logo for GM approved engine oil. See Engine Oil 0 233. ®...
Page 315: Parts
Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 2.0L L4 Turbo Engine 13272720 A3145C 2.4L L4 Engine 13272719 A3144C Passenger Compartment Air Filter...
Page 316: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 317 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 318: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Identification This label, in either the glove box or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) the trunk area, has the following Vehicle Identification information: Number (VIN) ....317 Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label .
Page 319: Vehicle Data
Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.0L L4 Engine 8.0 L 8.5 qt...
Page 320 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2.0L L4 Engine Automatic 0.75 0.90 mm Manual (0.037 0.035 in) 2.4L L4 Engine Automatic 0.75 0.90 mm (0.037 0.035 in)
Page 321 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Page 322: Customer Information
Procedure ....321 Buick. Normally, any concerns with General Motors ... . . 332...
Page 323 Customer Information STEP TWO : If after contacting a When contacting Buick, remember may reject it and proceed with any member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be other venue for relief available it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility.
Page 324: Customer Information
1-800-263-7854 (French) However, if a customer wishes to advantages over courts in most 1-800-263-3830 (For Text write or e-mail Buick, the letter jurisdictions because it is informal, Telephone devices (TTYs)) should be addressed to: quick, and free of charge.
Page 325: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
(Maintenance Information) : online help representatives. Text Telephone (TTY) View maintenance schedules, alerts, and OnStar onboard vehicle Users See my.buick.com to register your diagnostic information. Schedule vehicle. To assist customers who are deaf, service appointments. Buick Owner Centre (Canada) hard of hearing, or speech-impaired (Service History) : View and buickowner.ca...
Page 326: Program
Calling for Assistance General Motors North America and required for the vehicle, such as Buick reserve the right to make any When calling Roadside Assistance, hand controls or a wheelchair/ changes or discontinue the have the following information scooter lift for the vehicle.
Page 327 Emergency Tow from a Public Motors of Canada Limited Roadside Assistance Road or Highway: Tow to the requires pre-authorization, nearest Buick dealer for original detailed receipts, and a Impound towing caused by warranty service, or if the vehicle copy of the repair orders. Once violation of any laws.
Page 328: Scheduling Service
Customer Information after sending the original receipt If your dealer requests you to bring furnished with each new vehicle to Roadside Assistance. the vehicle for service, you are provides detailed warranty coverage Mechanical failures may be urged to do so as early in the work information.
Page 329: Collision Damage Repair
Customer Information and be supported by original Additional Program Collision Parts receipts. See your dealer for Information Genuine GM Collision parts are new information. parts made with the same materials All program options, such as shuttle and construction methods as the Courtesy Rental Vehicle service, may not be available at parts with which the vehicle was...
Page 330 Customer Information Aftermarket collision parts are also Insuring the Vehicle parts. Read the lease carefully, as available. These are made by you may be charged at the end of Protect your investment in the GM companies other than GM and may the lease for poor quality repairs.
Page 331: Service Publications Ordering Information
Customer Information Vehicle make, model, and original GM parts. Remember, Service Publications model year. recycled parts will not be covered by Ordering Information the GM vehicle warranty. Vehicle Identification (US and Canada Only) Number (VIN). Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair.
Page 332: Radio Frequency
Customer Information Owner Information Current and Past Models Radio Frequency Statement Owner publications are written Technical Service Bulletins and specifically for owners and intended Manuals are available for current This vehicle has systems that to provide basic operational and past model GM vehicles. operate on a radio frequency that information about the vehicle.
Page 333: Reporting Safety Defects
National Highway motor vehicle safety from Traffic Safety Administration http://www.safercar.gov Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Buick Customer Assistance Center Reporting Safety Defects General Motors. P.O. Box 33136 to the Canadian Detroit, MI 48232 5136...
Page 334: Privacy
Customer Information Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to Note record, in certain crash or near The vehicle has a number of...
Page 335: Onstar
Customer Information ® GM will not access these data or OnStar Infotainment System share it with others except: with the If the vehicle is equipped with If the vehicle is equipped with a consent of the vehicle owner or, ® OnStar and has an active navigation system as part of the...
Page 336: Onstar
OnStar OnStar OnStar Overview Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details including system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada). OnStar Overview The OnStar system status light is OnStar Overview ... . . 335 next to the OnStar buttons.
Page 337: Onstar Services
OnStar ® Obtain the Wi-Fi hotspot name OnStar Services With Roadside Assistance, Advisors or SSID and password, can locate a nearby service provider if equipped. to help with a flat tire, a battery Emergency jump, or an empty gas tank. Press to connect to an OnStar Emergency Services require...
Page 338 OnStar Navigation 3. Say Yes. System responds: Destination Download OK, request completed, thank Subscribers can have directions OnStar navigation requires a you, goodbye. sent to the vehicle s navigation specific OnStar subscription plan. screen, if equipped. Route Preview to receive Turn-by-Turn Press Press , then ask the Advisor to...
Page 339 OnStar devices can be connected. A data OnStar Subscribers can access the Remote Services plan is required. Use the in-vehicle following services from a mobile Contact an OnStar Advisor to controls only when it is safe to device: unlock the doors or sound the horn do so.
Page 340 OnStar Calling 911 Emergency End a Call OnStar Additional Information 1. Press . System responds: Press . System responds: Call OnStar ready. ended. In-Vehicle Audio Messages 2. Say Call. System responds: Verify Minutes and Expiration Audio messages may play important Call.
Page 341 OnStar Reactivation for Subsequent See Radio Frequency Statement Press to speak with an 0 331. Owners Advisor. Services for People with OnStar services cannot work unless Press and follow the prompts to Disabilities the vehicle is in a place where speak to an Advisor as soon as OnStar has an agreement with a possible.
Page 342 OnStar OnStar Personal Identification vehicle has not been started for Cellular and GPS Antennas five days, OnStar can contact Number (PIN) Cellular reception is required for Roadside Assistance or a locksmith OnStar to send remote signals to A PIN is needed to access some to help gain access to the vehicle.
Page 343 OnStar Add-on Electrical Equipment statement or separately disclosed at may unlawfully intercept or access the time of installation. These transmissions and private The OnStar system is integrated updates or changes may also communications without consent. into the electrical architecture of the cause a system to automatically vehicle.
Page 344 OnStar above copyright notice and this unzip: This software is provided as is, permission notice appear in all without warranty of any kind, This is version 2005-Feb-10 of the copies. express or implied. In no event shall Info-ZIP copyright and license. Info-ZIP or its contributors be held THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED The definitive version of this...
Page 345 OnStar self-extracting archive; that is Such altered versions are permitted without inclusion of further prohibited from this license, as long as the misrepresentative use of the normal SFX banner has not Zip-Bugs or Info-ZIP e-mail been removed from the binary addresses or of the or disabled.
Page 346: Index
Index Index Airbag System (cont'd) Where Are the Airbags? ..63 Accessories and Airbags Modifications ....227 Adding Equipment to the Accessory Power .
Page 347 Index Audio Players Brake CD ......151 System Warning Light ..107 Calibration .
Page 348 Index Child Restraints Convex Mirrors ....42 Delayed Locking ....35 Infants and Young Children .
Page 349 Index Driving (cont'd) Engine (cont'd) Fluid Winter ......179 Cooling System Messages ..118 Automatic Transmission ..236 Dual Automatic Climate Drive Belt Routing .
Page 350: Ignition Transmission Lock
Index Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Halogen Bulbs ....249 Ignition Positions ..185, 186 Block ......254 Hazard Warning Flashers .
Page 351 Index Lighting Locks Entry ......136 Automatic Door ....36 Labeling, Tire Sidewall .
Page 352: Perchlorate Materials
Index ® Messages Monitor System, Tire OnStar Navigation ... . . 337 ® Battery Voltage and Pressure ..... . 269 OnStar Overview .
Page 353 Index Personalization Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ..207 Restraints Vehicle ..... . . 122 Rearview Mirrors ....43 Where to Put .
Page 354: Shift Lock Control Function
Index Safety Defects Reporting (cont'd) Service Specifications and General Motors ....332 Accessories and Capacities ..... 318 U.S.
Page 355 Index Tires (cont'd) Trailer Terminology and Definitions . . 266 Towing ......223 Tachometer ..... 102 Uniform Tire Quality Transmission Taillamps...
Page 356 Index Warnings Hazard Flashers ....133 Vehicle Washer Fluid ....243 Alarm System .

Buick Verano 2016 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

In Brief 5 in Brief Vehicle Features Performance and Maintenance

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Initial Drive Information

Vehicle Features

Performance and Maintenance

Keys, Doors, and Windows 25 Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks

Keys and Locks

Vehicle Security

Exterior Mirrors

Interior Mirrors

Windows

Roof

47 Seats and Airbag System Child Restraints

Head Restraints

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Airbag System

Child Restraints

Instruments and Controls 95

Controls

Vehicle Messages

Lighting 131 Lighting Exterior Lighting

System

Introduction

Radio

Driving and

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Manual Transmission

Brakes

Ride Control Systems

Cruise Control

Driver Assistance Systems

Fuel

Trailer Towing

Conversions and Add-Ons

Quick Links

Chapters

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