Buick 2012 Regal Owner's Manual
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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
eAssist Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
2012 Buick Regal Owner Manual
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-36
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-40
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

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  • Page 1 2012 Buick Regal Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Seats and Restraints ..3-1 Lighting .
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2012 Buick Regal Owner Manual Driving and Operating ..9-1 Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 Driving Information .
  • Page 3 For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the substitute the name General Helm, Incorporated BUICK Emblem, and REGAL Motors of Canada Limited for Buick P.O.
  • Page 4: Index

    Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other back of the manual.
  • Page 5: Onstar

    Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Engine Coolant Temperature : Power Here are some additional symbols : Exterior Lamps : Remote Vehicle Start that may be found on the vehicle : Fog Lamps : Safety Belt Reminders and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to : Fuel Gauge : Tire Pressure Monitor...
  • Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
  • Page 7: In Brief

    In Brief In Brief Vehicle Features Performance and Maintenance Radio(s) ..... 1-15 Traction Control Satellite Radio ....1-16 System (TCS) .
  • Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel...
  • Page 9: Information

    In Brief A. Exterior Lamp Controls on Keyless Ignition Button R. Data Link Connector (Out of page 6 1. (If Equipped). See Ignition View). See Malfunction Indicator Positions (Key Access) on Lamp on page 5 16. Fog Lamps on page 6 4. page 9 17 or Ignition Positions S.
  • Page 10: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief Initial Drive : Press and release one time to locate the vehicle. Press and hold Information for at least two seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to This section provides a brief cancel the panic alarm. overview about some of the important features that may or may See Keys on page 2 2 and Remote...
  • Page 11: Trunk Release

    In Brief When the engine starts, the parking Door Locks Trunk Release lamps will turn on and remain on To lock or unlock the door, use the To open the trunk, press on the as long as the engine is running. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) The doors will be locked and the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
  • Page 12 In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment To adjust the seat position: 1. Pull the handle (C) under the Manual Seats front of the seat cushion. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle. 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place.
  • Page 13: Heated Seats

    In Brief Power Seats To adjust a power seat, if equipped: Heated Seats Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control (A) forward or rearward. Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control (A) up or down.
  • Page 14: Head Restraint Adjustment

    In Brief Head Restraint Safety Belts Passenger Sensing Adjustment System Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the The passenger sensing system head restraint height in the proper...
  • Page 15: Mirror Adjustment

    In Brief Mirror Adjustment Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Adjustment The vehicle has an automatic Exterior Mirrors dimming inside rearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2 17. To adjust the steering wheel: 1.
  • Page 16: Exterior Lighting

    1-10 In Brief Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Dome Lamps The interior lamps control located in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps. : Press to turn each lamp on or off. This control is located on the instrument panel on the outboard side of the steering wheel.
  • Page 17 In Brief 1-11 AUTO: Automatically turns the Windshield Wiper/Washer exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. : Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lights, and other exterior lighting. : Turns on the headlamps, : Turn the band up for more parking lamps, instrument panel frequent wipes or down for less lights, and other exterior lighting.
  • Page 18: Climate Controls

    1-12 In Brief Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. Climate Control System A. Air Conditioning E. Defrost B. Temperature Control Recirculation C. Air Delivery Modes G. Rear Defogger D. Fan Control...
  • Page 19 In Brief 1-13 Dual Automatic Climate Control System for Non eAssist Vehicles A. Air Conditioning Defrost B. Driver and Passenger G. Recirculation Temperature Controls H. Fan Controls C. Heated Seats AUTO (Automatic Mode) D. Air Delivery Modes Rear Defogger E. Climate Display...
  • Page 20 1-14 In Brief Transmission Automatic Transmission Dual Automatic Climate Control System for eAssist Vehicles A. Eco/Comfort Air Conditioning G. Recirculation B. Driver and Passenger H. Fan Controls Temperature Controls P: Park AUTO (Automatic Mode) C. Heated Seats R: Reverse Rear Defogger D.
  • Page 21: Vehicle Features

    In Brief 1-15 Manual Mode Vehicle Features Storing a Favorite Station Move the shift lever from D (Drive) Stations from all bands can be to the left. Press the shift lever Radio(s) stored in the favorite lists in any forward (+) to upshift or rearward ( ) order.
  • Page 22 1-16 In Brief Setting the Clock Setting the Clock Satellite Radio (Radio with CD) (Radio with CD and Vehicles with an XM satellite Touchscreen) radio tuner and a valid XM satellite Adjusting the Time To set the time: radio subscription can receive 1.
  • Page 23: Portable Audio Devices

    In Brief 1-17 Portable Audio Devices See Bluetooth (Overview) on : Press to interact with the page 7 38 or Bluetooth available Bluetooth, OnStar, Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm (Infotainment Controls) on or navigation system. (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB page 7 40 or Bluetooth (Voice : Press to silence the port located in the center console.
  • Page 24 1-18 In Brief Cruise Control SET/ : Move the thumbwheel Driver Information down toward SET/- to set a speed Center (DIC) and activate cruise control, or to make the vehicle decelerate. The DIC display is located in the center of the instrument panel See Cruise Control on page 9 45.
  • Page 25: Vehicle Personalization

    In Brief 1-19 For more information, see Driver Ultrasonic Parking Assist Power Outlets Information Center (DIC) on If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking The accessory power outlet can be page 5 25. Assist (URPA) system uses sensors used to plug in electrical equipment, on the rear bumper to assist with such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
  • Page 26: Eassist Features

    1-20 In Brief Sunroof To express open or close the eAssist Features sunroof with the safety function enabled, press the open or close ® eAssist Overview sunroof switch (A) to the second detent position and release. To stop If the vehicle has eAssist, there are the movement, press the switch several additional features which again.
  • Page 27 In Brief 1-21 There are two air conditioning The eAssist system uses a high High Voltage Safety settings available. The comfort voltage battery, which is cooled with Information setting maximizes cabin comfort. air drawn from the vehicle interior. The eco setting maximizes eAssist vehicles have a standard efficiency allowing more frequent, 12-volt battery and a high voltage...
  • Page 28: Regenerative Braking

    1-22 In Brief Driver Efficiency Gauge Automatic Engine AUTO STOP on the tachometer signifies that the engine is in auto Start/Stop Feature stop mode. See Tachometer on page 5 11 for more information. Vehicles with eAssist have an A chime will sound when the driver automatic engine start/stop feature.
  • Page 29: Maintenance

    In Brief 1-23 ® Battery Performance and StabiliTrak System Maintenance eAssist vehicles have a standard The StabiliTrak system assists 12-volt battery and a high voltage with directional control of the battery. When a new standard vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Traction Control 12-volt battery is needed, see your The system turns on automatically...
  • Page 30 1-24 In Brief Tire Pressure Monitor During cooler conditions, the low Tire Sealant and tire pressure warning light may Compressor Kit This vehicle may have a Tire appear when the vehicle is first Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). started and then turn off. This may This vehicle may come with a spare be an early indicator that the tire tire and tire changing equipment or...
  • Page 31: Driving For Better Fuel Economy

    In Brief 1-25 Avoid idling the engine for long Engine Oil Life System Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) periods of time. The engine oil life system calculates Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge When road and weather engine oil life based on vehicle use and a yellow fuel cap can use either conditions are appropriate, and displays the CHANGE ENGINE...
  • Page 32: Onstar Overview

    TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 manual, special privileges, Canada: 1-800-268-6800 and more. As the owner of a new Buick, you Sign up today at: are automatically enrolled in the www.buickownercenter.com Roadside Assistance program. (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada).
  • Page 33: Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Vehicle Security Windows Vehicle Security ....2-14 Windows ..... 2-18 Windows Anti-theft Alarm System .
  • Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks WARNING Keys Leaving children in a vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous for many WARNING reasons; children or others could Leaving children in a vehicle with be badly injured or even killed. the ignition key is dangerous for They could operate the power many reasons.
  • Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the keys get locked If there is a decrease in the RKE in the vehicle, it may have to operating range: be damaged to get them out. Check the distance. Always carry a spare key. The transmitter may be If locked out of the vehicle, see too far from the vehicle.
  • Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry (Unlock): Press to unlock the Pressing may also arm driver door or all doors. See Door (RKE) System Operation the theft-deterrent system. Unlock Options under Vehicle See Anti-theft Alarm System on The transmitter functions will work Personalization on page 5 36.
  • Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows The buttons on the keys are To customize which doors unlock Keyless Trunk Opening disabled when there is a key in the when the driver door is opened, Lift up on the touch pad located ignition, if equipped. see Door Unlock Options under above the license plate to open the Vehicle Personalization on...
  • Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming with a Recognized 3. Place the new transmitter into Programming without a Transmitter (Keyless Access the transmitter pocket. The Recognized Transmitter Vehicles Only) transmitter pocket is located (Keyless Access Vehicles Only) inside the center console A new transmitter can be If there are no currently recognized cupholder.
  • Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC 4. Place the new transmitter Starting the Vehicle with a displays PRESS ENGINE into the transmitter pocket. Low Transmitter Battery START BUTTON TO LEARN The transmitter pocket is located If the transmitter battery is weak, and then press the ignition.
  • Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows Battery Replacement Remote Vehicle Start Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote Replace the battery if the REPLACE The vehicle may have this feature starters. For example, some laws BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY that allows you to start the engine require a person using remote message displays in the DIC.
  • Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows When the engine starts, the parking For example, if the engine has been Conditions in Which Remote Start lamps will turn on and remain on running for five minutes, and Will Not Work as long as the engine is running. 10 minutes are added, the engine The remote vehicle start feature The doors will be locked and the...
  • Page 42: Keys, Doors, And Windows

    2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Door Locks To lock and unlock the door, use the WARNING (Continued) Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key from the WARNING Young children who get into outside, and the door lock knob or unlocked vehicles may be switch from the inside.
  • Page 43: Power Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Power Door Locks Safety Locks This switch also disables the power window controls on the rear doors. The vehicle has power safety locks Press again to deactivate the that will lock the rear windows and not allow the rear doors to be safety locks on the rear doors.
  • Page 44: Doors

    2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Trunk Release WARNING (Continued) Trunk If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: WARNING Close all of the windows. Fully open the air outlets on Exhaust gases can enter the or under the instrument vehicle if it is driven with the panel.
  • Page 45 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Remote Trunk Release To open the trunk, press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Emergency Trunk Release Handle Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk To close the trunk, use the pull as it could damage the handle.
  • Page 46: Vehicle Security

    2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security Disarming the System Immobilizer To disarm the system, do one of the See Radio Frequency Statement on This vehicle has theft-deterrent following: page 13 16 for information features; however, they do not make regarding Part 15 of the Federal it impossible to steal.
  • Page 47: Immobilizer Operation

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 The key uses a transponder that If the engine does not start and the Immobilizer Operation matches an immobilizer control unit security light stays on, there is a (Keyless Access) in the vehicle and automatically problem with the system.
  • Page 48: Exterior Mirrors

    2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows The system has one or more If the RKE transmitter appears to Exterior Mirrors transmitters matched to an be undamaged, try another immobilizer control unit in your transmitter. Or, you may try placing Convex Mirrors vehicle.
  • Page 49: Power Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Interior Mirrors Manual Foldaway Mirrors Automatic Dimming The vehicle has manual folding Rearview Mirror mirrors. These mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when The vehicle has an automatic going through an automatic car dimming inside rearview mirror.
  • Page 50: Windows

    2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows Power Windows WARNING Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet The vehicle aerodynamics are alone in a vehicle, especially with...
  • Page 51 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 The switches work when the ignition Rear Window Lockout with Press to disable the rear window is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, Power Safety Locks controls and turn on the rear door or in Retained Accessory Power power safety locks.
  • Page 52 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Rear Window Lockout without To program each front window, Press to activate the rear window follow these steps: Power Safety Locks lockout switch. An LED comes on when activated. 1. The ignition is in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, Press again to deactivate the...
  • Page 53: Sun Visors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Sun Visors Roof To express open or close the sunroof with the safety function enabled, press the open or close Sunroof sunroof switch (A) to the second detent position and release. To stop the movement, press the switch again.
  • Page 54 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Initializing Sunshade After a power failure, the sunroof The sunshade is manually operated. operation may be limited. Have the Close or open the sunshade by system initialized by a dealer sliding. When the sunroof is technician.
  • Page 55 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety System Check ..3-20 Child Restraints Safety Belt Care ... . . 3-21 Older Children ....3-34 Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Infants and Young...
  • Page 56: Seats And

    Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seat The vehicle's front and rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash.
  • Page 57: Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints Rear Seat Front Seats WARNING (Continued) Seat Adjustment confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Seat Position Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving. To adjust the seat position: 1.
  • Page 58: Power Seat Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints Height Adjustment Power Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment Press and hold the top or bottom of To adjust a power seat: To adjust the lumbar support: the switch to raise or lower the seat. Move the seat forward or Press and hold the front or rear Release the switch when the rearward by sliding the control...
  • Page 59: Reclining Seatbacks

    Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) WARNING The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash, the belt could Sitting in a reclined position when go up over your abdomen. the vehicle is in motion can be The belt forces would be there, dangerous.
  • Page 60 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks To recline the seatback: Power Reclining Seatbacks 1. Lift the lever. WARNING 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then If either seatback is not locked, it release the lever to lock the could move forward in a sudden seatback in place.
  • Page 61: Heated Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats Press to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Indicator lights on the WARNING button or on the climate control display show the current setting. If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, Press the button once for the the seat heater may cause highest setting.
  • Page 62: Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints Remote Start Heated Seats Rear Seats To fold the seatback down: When it is cold outside, the Folding the Seatback heated seats can be turned on automatically during a remote Either side of the seatback can be vehicle start.
  • Page 63 Seats and Restraints Raising the Seatback To raise a seatback: 1. Lift the seatback up and push it WARNING rearward to lock it in place. Make sure the safety belt is in If either seatback is not locked, it the retainer clip (if equipped) could move forward in a sudden and is not twisted or caught in stop or crash.
  • Page 64: Safety Belts

    3-10 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work WARNING (Continued) This section of the manual It is extremely dangerous to describes how to use safety belts ride in a cargo area, inside or properly. It also describes some outside of a vehicle.
  • Page 65: Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints 3-11 When you wear a safety belt, you Q: If my vehicle has airbags, How to Wear Safety Belts and the vehicle slow down together. why should I have to wear Properly There is more time to stop because safety belts? you stop over a longer distance and, This section is only for people of...
  • Page 66 3-12 Seats and Restraints Wear the lap part of the belt low There are important things to know WARNING and snug on the hips, just about wearing a safety belt properly. touching the thighs. In a crash, You can be seriously injured, this applies force to the strong or even killed, by not wearing pelvic bones and you would be...
  • Page 67: Properly

    Seats and Restraints 3-13 Lap-Shoulder Belt The lap-shoulder belt may lock if Pull up on the latch plate to you pull the belt across you very make sure it is secure. If the belt All seating positions in the vehicle quickly.
  • Page 68: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

    3-14 Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck.
  • Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard Rear safety belt comfort guides occupants. Although the safety belt may provide added safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they comfort for older children who have are part of the safety belt assembly.
  • Page 70 3-16 Seats and Restraints Adjustable Safety Belt To install the adjustable safety belt Comfort Guide comfort guide to the seatback and the safety belt: 2. Attach the adjustable comfort guide to the anchor loop by threading the hook through On vehicles with the adjustable the loop.
  • Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-17 6. Adjust the guide so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper comfort guide adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.
  • Page 72 3-18 Seats and Restraints Sewn in Safety Belt Comfort To install a comfort guide to the Guide safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seat. 7. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section.
  • Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-19 WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
  • Page 74: Safety Belt Use During

    3-20 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy Now and then, check that the safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely belt reminder light, safety belts, that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone,...
  • Page 75: Safety Belt Care

    Seats and Restraints 3-21 Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a Keep belts clean and dry. But the safety belt assemblies that Crash were used during any crash may WARNING have been stressed or damaged.
  • Page 76: Airbag System

    3-22 Seats and Restraints Airbag System All of the airbags have the word Here are the most important things AIRBAG embossed on the trim or to know about the airbag system: The vehicle has the following on a label near the deployment airbags: opening.
  • Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-23 WARNING WARNING Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag an eye, anyone who is up when it inflates can be seriously against, or very close to any injured or killed.
  • Page 78: Where Are The Airbags

    3-24 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side Shown, Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar Passenger Side Similar The driver and front outboard On vehicles with second row The driver frontal airbag is in the passenger seat-mounted side seat mounted side impact airbags, center of the steering wheel.
  • Page 79: When Should An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-25 When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate at WARNING different crash speeds depending on Inflate? whether the vehicle hits an object If something is between an straight on or at an angle, and Frontal airbags are designed to occupant and an airbag, the whether the object is fixed or inflate in moderate to severe frontal...
  • Page 80: What Makes An Airbag

    3-26 Seats and Restraints The vehicle has seat-mounted side inflate when either side of the How Does an Airbag impact airbags and roof-rail airbags. vehicle is struck or if the sensing Restrain? See Airbag System on page 3 22. system predicts that the vehicle is Seat-mounted side impact and about to roll over on its side, or in a In moderate to severe frontal or...
  • Page 81: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates

    Seats and Restraints 3-27 What Will You See after off the interior lamps, and turn off WARNING the hazard warning flashers an Airbag Inflates? by using the controls for those When an airbag inflates, there features. After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air.
  • Page 82: Passenger Sensing

    3-28 Seats and Restraints Additional windshield breakage may Passenger Sensing The passenger sensing system also occur from the front outboard turns off the front outboard System passenger airbag. passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag The vehicle has a passenger Airbags are designed to inflate is affected by the passenger sensing system for the front...
  • Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-29 We recommend that children be The passenger sensing system is WARNING (Continued) secured in a rear seat, including: designed to turn off the front an infant or a child riding in a outboard passenger frontal airbag if: passenger frontal airbag inflates rear-facing child restraint;...
  • Page 84 3-30 Seats and Restraints When the passenger sensing For some children who have If the On Indicator Is Lit for a system has turned off the front outgrown child restraints and for Child Restraint outboard passenger frontal airbag, very small adults, the passenger If a child restraint has been installed the off indicator will light and stay lit sensing system may or may not...
  • Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-31 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an Use the following steps to allow the restraint and restarting the system to detect that person and Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, enable the front outboard passenger turn the vehicle off.
  • Page 86: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    3-32 Seats and Restraints Additional Factors Affecting vehicle. See Adding Equipment to Your dealer and the service manual the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on have information about servicing the System Operation page 3 33 for more information vehicle and the airbag system. Safety belts help keep the about modifications that can affect To purchase a service manual,...
  • Page 87: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    Seats and Restraints 3-33 Adding Equipment to the The passenger sensing system may vehicle is modified for any other not operate properly if the original reason, call Customer Assistance. Airbag-Equipped Vehicle seat trim is replaced with non-GM See Customer Assistance Offices covers, upholstery or trim, or with on page 13 4.
  • Page 88: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash

    3-34 Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System If the airbag readiness light stays on Child Restraints after the vehicle is started or comes Parts after a Crash on when you are driving, the airbag Older Children system may not work properly. WARNING Have the vehicle serviced right away.
  • Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Does the lap belt fit low and The manufacturer's instructions that Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort snug on the hips, touching the come with the booster seat state the Guides under Lap-Shoulder Belt on thighs? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that page 3 13.
  • Page 90: Infants And Young

    3-36 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING Never do this. Never do this. Never allow two children to wear Never allow a child to wear the the same safety belt. The safety safety belt with the shoulder belt belt cannot properly spread the behind their back.
  • Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Children who are not restrained WARNING properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is WARNING wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to Never do this.
  • Page 92 3-38 Seats and Restraints For most basic types of child WARNING restraints, there are many different models available. Never do this. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed Children who are up against, to be used in a motor vehicle. or very close to, any airbag when If it is, the restraint will have a it inflates can be seriously injured...
  • Page 93: Child Restraint Systems

    Seats and Restraints 3-39 Child Restraint Systems WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular need complete support. This is safety belt may not remain low on because an infant's neck is not the hip bones, as it should.
  • Page 94 3-40 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat...
  • Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-41 the LATCH system. See Lower Keep in mind that an unsecured Securing the Child within the Anchors and Tethers for Children child restraint can move around in a Child Restraint (LATCH System) on page 3 43 for collision or sudden stop and injure more information.
  • Page 96: Where To Put The Restraint

    3-42 Seats and Restraints Where to Put the WARNING WARNING (Continued) Restraint A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child According to accident statistics, restraint can be seriously restraints in a rear seat, even if children and infants are safer when injured or killed if the right front the airbag is off.
  • Page 97: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    Seats and Restraints 3-43 Depending on where you place the Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint with child restraint and the size of the a top tether, you must also use Tethers for Children child restraint, you may not be able either the lower anchors or the (LATCH System) to access adjacent safety belt...
  • Page 98 3-44 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
  • Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations To assist in locating the lower anchors, each rear anchor position has a label, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. The top tether anchors are under the covers, behind the rear seat, on the filler panel.
  • Page 100: System

    3-46 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, WARNING WARNING (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child Do not attach more than one belts behind the child restraint restraint system or infant restraint child restraint to a single anchor. system secured in a rear seating so children cannot reach them.
  • Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-47 If you need to secure more than Refer to the following illustration to There are five lower LATCH anchors one child restraint in the rear seat, learn which anchors to use. in the rear seat. see Where to Put the Restraint on Use anchors 1 and 2 when page 3 42.
  • Page 102 3-48 Seats and Restraints This system is designed to make 1.2. Put the child restraint on 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten installation of child restraints easier. the seat. the top tether according When using lower anchors, do not to the child restraint If the head restraint use the vehicle's safety belts.
  • Page 103 Seats and Restraints 3-49 If the position you are using If the position you are using If the position you are using does not have a headrest has an adjustable headrest has an adjustable headrest or head restraint, or the or head restraint and you or head restraint and you headrest or head restraint...
  • Page 104 3-50 Seats and Restraints Head Restraint Removal and 3. Store the head restraint in the To reinstall the head restraint: trunk of the vehicle. Reinstallation 4. When the child restraint is The rear outboard head restraints removed, reinstall the head can be removed if they interfere with restraint before the seating the proper installation of the child...
  • Page 105: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    Seats and Restraints 3-51 Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat) if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if When securing a child restraint in WARNING the instructions that come with the...
  • Page 106 3-52 Seats and Restraints If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 42. 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. If the head restraint interferes with the proper installation of the child restraint, the head restraint may be removed.
  • Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-53 6. If the child restraint has a top To remove the child restraint, tether, follow the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety manufacturer's instructions belt and let it return to the stowed regarding the use of the top position.
  • Page 108: Securing Child Restraints

    3-54 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) (Front Passenger Seat) A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child This vehicle has airbags. A rear restraint can be seriously restraints in a rear seat, even if seat is a safer place to secure a injured or killed if the right front the airbag is off.
  • Page 109 Seats and Restraints 3-55 secured using a safety belt and it You will be using the lap-shoulder 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run uses a top tether, see Lower belt to secure the child restraint in the lap and shoulder portions of Anchors and Tethers for Children this position.
  • Page 110 3-56 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.
  • Page 111: Additional Storage Features

    Storage Storage Storage Glove Box Compartments Lift up the handle to open the glove box. It contains a pen holder and a Storage Compartments coin holder. Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders Cupholders .
  • Page 112: Rear Storage

    Storage Rear Storage Slide the door (A) back to Cupholders may be located in access them. the second row seat armrest. To access, pull the armrest down. Pull down the armrest. Push the button to lift the cover. Close the cover before folding the armrest up.
  • Page 113: Center Console Storage

    Storage Center Console Storage Additional Storage Convenience Net Features Cargo Net Push the button (A) to access the For vehicles with a convenience net, storage or accessory power outlet it is located in the trunk and used to under the armrest. store small loads.
  • Page 114 Storage NOTES...
  • Page 115 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Driver Efficiency Gauge ..5-12 Tire Pressure Light ..5-23 Engine Coolant Temperature Engine Oil Pressure Light ..5-23 Controls Gauge .
  • Page 116: Controls

    Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Messages ..5-32 Controls Steering Wheel Controls Engine Power Messages ..5-32 Fuel System Messages ..5-33 Steering Wheel Key and Lock Messages ..5-33 Adjustment Object Detection System Messages .
  • Page 117: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls See Bluetooth (Overview) on Heated Steering Wheel Windshield Wiper/Washer page 7 38 or Bluetooth For vehicles with a heated steering (Infotainment Controls) on wheel, the button for this feature is page 7 40 or Bluetooth (Voice located near the climate control Recognition) on page 7 44, OnStar system.
  • Page 118 Instruments and Controls Damaged wiper blades should be Windshield Washer replaced. See Wiper Blade Pull the windshield wiper lever Replacement on page 10 33. toward you to spray windshield Heavy snow or ice can overload the washer fluid and activate the wipers. wipers.
  • Page 119: Compass

    Instruments and Controls Compass will automatically determine 4. Press the Multifunction knob to when the GPS signal is restored select the next value. There is a compass display in the and provide a heading again. 5. To save the time and return to Driver Information Center (DIC).
  • Page 120: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls Setting the Clock Power Outlets Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the (Radio with CD and The accessory power outlet can be accessory power outlet and could Touchscreen) used to plug in electrical equipment, overload vehicle or adapter fuses. To set the time: such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
  • Page 121 Instruments and Controls Power Outlet 110 Volt Alternating An indicator light on the outlet maximum load of 150 watts may Current comes on when in use. The light cause the outlet to overheat and comes on when the ignition is in automatically shut down.
  • Page 122: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while...
  • Page 123: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Automatic Transmission Shown, Manual and Metric Similar...
  • Page 124 5-10 Instruments and Controls English eAssist Automatic Transmission Shown, Manual and Metric Similar...
  • Page 125: Speedometer

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 Speedometer Trip Odometer the engine is off but the vehicle is on and can move. The engine could The speedometer shows the The trip odometer can show how far auto start at any time. When the vehicle's speed in either kilometers the vehicle has been driven since indicator points to OFF, the vehicle...
  • Page 126: Fuel Gauge

    5-12 Instruments and Controls Fuel Gauge Here are four things that some Driver Efficiency Gauge owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full.
  • Page 127: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 Engine Coolant If the vehicle has been operated under normal driving conditions, Temperature Gauge pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible. Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument...
  • Page 128: Airbag Readiness Light

    5-14 Instruments and Controls This cycle may continue several For more information see Airbag Readiness Light times if the driver remains or Passenger Airbag Status Indicator This light shows if there is an becomes unbuckled while the on page 5 15. electrical problem.
  • Page 129: Passenger Airbag Status

    Instruments and Controls 5-15 If the word OFF is lit on the airbag WARNING status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has If the airbag readiness light stays turned off the front outboard on after the vehicle is started or passenger frontal airbag.
  • Page 130: Charging System Light

    5-16 Instruments and Controls Charging System Light Malfunction If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on and stays on while the Indicator Lamp engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and A computer system called OBD II service is required.
  • Page 131 Instruments and Controls 5-17 Check that good quality fuel is Performance Criteria (TPC) can If the light continues to flash, when used. Poor fuel quality causes affect the vehicle's emission it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. the engine not to run as controls and can cause this light Find a safe place to park.
  • Page 132: Brake System Warning

    5-18 Instruments and Controls Emissions Inspection and mode for keyless access and the Brake System Warning malfunction indicator lamp does Maintenance Programs Light not come on. See your dealer for Some local governments may have assistance in verifying proper The vehicle brake system consists programs to inspect the on-vehicle operation of the malfunction of two hydraulic circuits.
  • Page 133: Electric Parking Brake

    Instruments and Controls 5-19 Electric Parking Brake WARNING Light The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system The parking brake warning light warning light on can lead to a should come on briefly when the crash.
  • Page 134: Up-Shift Light

    5-20 Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System Then start the engine again to reset Up-Shift Light the system. If the ABS light stays (ABS) Warning Light on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes.
  • Page 135: Traction Off Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 ® Traction Off Light StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light This light comes on when the This light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) has StabiliTrak system is turned off. The Traction Control System been turned off by pressing and If the Traction Control System (TCS) (TCS)/ StabiliTrak light comes on...
  • Page 136: Engine Coolant Temperature

    5-22 Instruments and Controls ® Check the DIC messages to See StabiliTrak System on If it does not, have the vehicle determine which feature(s) is no page 9 42 and Traction Control serviced by the dealer. If the system longer functioning and whether it is System (TCS) on page 9 40 for is working normally, the indicator because of the driver turning off the...
  • Page 137: Tire Pressure Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-23 Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Notice: Lack of proper engine oil Then Is On Steady maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be If the light flashes for about a minute covered by the vehicle warranty.
  • Page 138: Low Fuel Warning Light

    5-24 Instruments and Controls Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light High-Beam On Light The immobilizer light should come on briefly as the engine is started. The high beam on light comes on If it does not come on, have the when the high-beam headlamps are vehicle serviced by your dealer.
  • Page 139: Lamps On Reminder

    Instruments and Controls 5-25 The light goes out when the fog The light turns off when the cruise Information Displays lamps are turned off. See Fog control is turned off. See Cruise Lamps on page 6 4 for more Control on page 9 45 for more Driver Information information.
  • Page 140 5-26 Instruments and Controls DIC Operation and Displays DIC Buttons Trip/Fuel Menu Items The DIC has different displays Press MENU on the turn signal which can be accessed by using the lever until Trip/Fuel Menu is DIC buttons on the turn signal lever, displayed.
  • Page 141 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Trip 1 and Trip 2 Average fuel economy is Timer calculated based on the number of These displays show the current This display can be used as a L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the distance traveled, in either timer.
  • Page 142 5-28 Instruments and Controls Turn-by-Turn Vehicle Information Menu per square inch (psi). See Tire Pressure Monitor System on Items This display is used for the page 10 55 and Tire Pressure Navigation System Turn-by-Turn Press MENU on the turn signal Monitor Operation on page 10 56 guidance.
  • Page 143: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-29 Remember, the Remaining Oil Life Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and display must be reset after each oil Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC change. It will not reset itself. indicate the status of the vehicle or Also, be careful not to reset BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE some action that may be needed...
  • Page 144: Brake System Messages

    5-30 Instruments and Controls SERVICE BATTERY RELEASE PARK BRAKE Compass Messages CHARGING SYSTEM SWITCH This message is displayed when This message is displayed if the This message is displayed when the there is a fault in the battery electric parking brake is on while compass needs to be calibrated.
  • Page 145: Engine Cooling System

    Instruments and Controls 5-31 LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN Engine Cooling System COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD COOLANT Messages This message will display when the driver side rear door is open. Close This message will display if the A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH the door completely.
  • Page 146: Engine Oil Messages

    5-32 Instruments and Controls HIGH COOLANT ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE Engine Power Messages TEMPERATURE ENGINE ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays if the coolant This message displays when the This message displays when the temperature is hot. See Engine engine oil temperature is too hot.
  • Page 147: Fuel System Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-33 Fuel System Messages Object Detection System Ride Control System Messages Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW PARK ASSIST OFF SERVICE TRACTION This message displays when the CONTROL vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as This message displays when the soon as possible.
  • Page 148: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    5-34 Instruments and Controls SPORT MODE ON Starting the Vehicle Tire Messages Messages This message displays when using TIRE PRESSURE LOW the interactive drive control. See ADD AIR TO TIRE JUMP START ACTIVE WAIT Interactive Drive Control System on TO START page 9 44 for more information.
  • Page 149: Transmission Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-35 You can receive more than one Transmission Messages Window Messages tire pressure message at a time. SERVICE TRANSMISSION OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER To read the other messages that may have been sent at the same WINDOW This message displays if there is a time, press the SET/CLR button.
  • Page 150: Vehicle Personalization

    5-36 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Entering the Personalization Climate and Air Quality Menus Select the Climate and Air Quality Personalization 1. Press CONFIG to access the menu and the following will be Configuration Settings menu. displayed: The audio system controls are used to access the personalization 2.
  • Page 151 Instruments and Controls 5-37 Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Press the Multifunction knob when Comfort and Convenience Auto Area Zone Temp is highlighted. When on, this feature will turn the Select the Comfort and Turn the knob to highlight Single heated seats, if equipped, on when Convenience menu and Zone, Dual Zone, or Last Setting.
  • Page 152 5-38 Instruments and Controls Language Exit Lighting Press the Multifunction knob when Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out is This allows the selection of how Select the Language menu and the highlighted to select On or Off. long the exterior lamps stay on following will be displayed: Turn the knob to confirm and go when leaving the vehicle when it is...
  • Page 153 Instruments and Controls 5-39 Press the Multifunction knob when Remote Lock Feedback first time is pressed and all doors Delayed Door Lock is highlighted This allows selection of what type of will unlock when is pressed a to select On or Off. Press BACK to feedback is given when locking the second time.
  • Page 154: Universal Remote System

    5-40 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote This system provides a way to Keep the original hand-held replace up to three remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles System transmitters used to activate as well as for future Universal devices such as garage door Remote system programming.
  • Page 155 Instruments and Controls 5-41 Programming the Universal 2. At the same time, press and 3. Press and hold for five seconds hold both the hand-held the newly trained Universal Remote System transmitter button and one of the Remote system button (the For questions or help programming three Universal Remote system button selected in Step 2) while...
  • Page 156 5-42 Instruments and Controls 6. Immediately return to the Gate Operator and Canadian vehicle. Firmly press and hold Programming for two seconds the Universal If you have questions or need help Remote system button, selected programming the Universal Remote in Step 2 to control the garage system, call 1 800 355 3515 or go door, and then release it.
  • Page 157: Universal Remote System

    Instruments and Controls 5-43 you live, replace Step 2 under Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single Programming the Universal Remote Universal Remote System Operation System with the following: Button Using the Universal Remote Continue to press and hold the To reprogram any of the three System Universal Remote system button Universal Remote system buttons:...
  • Page 158 5-44 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
  • Page 159: Exterior Lamp Controls

    Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting automatic transmission vehicles, and when the parking brake is released on manual transmission Exterior Lamp Controls vehicles. Exterior Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Automatically Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 turns the exterior lamps on and off, Exterior Lamps Off depending on outside lighting.
  • Page 160: Exterior Lamps Off

    Lighting Exterior Lamps Off Flash-to-Pass For vehicles with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, the Reminder To flash the high beams, pull the dedicated DRL will come on when turn signal/lane change lever toward all of the following conditions A warning chime sounds if the driver you, and release.
  • Page 161: Automatic Headlamp

    Lighting Automatic Headlamp The system may also turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers headlamps when driving through a System parking garage or tunnel. When the exterior lamp control is When it is bright enough outside, set to AUTO and it is dark enough the headlamps will turn off or may outside, the headlamps come on change to daytime running...
  • Page 162: Turn And Lane-Change

    Lighting Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or lane If the fog lamps are turned on while change, the arrow flashes rapidly or the exterior lamp switch is in the Signals does not come on, a signal bulb AUTO position, the headlamps might be burned out.
  • Page 163: Interior Lighting

    Lighting Interior Lighting Dome Lamps Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading Instrument Panel lamps. Illumination Control The interior lamps control located in The front reading lamps are located the overhead console controls both in the overhead console. the front and rear interior lamps. : Press to turn each lamp To operate: The brightness of the instrument...
  • Page 164: Lighting Features

    Lighting Lighting Features This feature can be activated or For vehicles with keyless access, deactivated in the Configuration the exterior lights and dome lamps Settings menu in the infotainment automatically turn on when a Entry Lighting display. Press CONFIG on the door is opened after the ignition is audio system to call up the menu.
  • Page 165 Lighting To prevent battery discharge while driving, the following systems are reduced automatically in two stages and then turned off: Heated rear window and mirrors Heated seats In the second stage, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message is displayed confirming the activation of the battery discharge protection.
  • Page 166 Lighting NOTES...
  • Page 167 Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player ....7-26 System MP3 ......7-29 Infotainment Auxiliary Devices .
  • Page 168: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the The vehicle has Retained Theft-Deterrent Feature road while driving, do the following Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, The theft-deterrent feature works by while the vehicle is parked: the audio system can be played learning a portion of the Vehicle even after the ignition is turned off.
  • Page 169: Overview (Radio With Cd)

    Infotainment System CD: Select the previous Overview (Radio with CD) track or rewinds within a track. D. CONFIG Opens the Settings menu. Radio: Seeks the next station. CD: Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track. Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume.
  • Page 170 Infotainment System INFO M. CD Slot Overview (Radio with CD and Touchscreen) Radio: Shows available N. BACK information about the Menu: Moves one Keeping your eyes on the road and current station. level back. your mind on the drive is important CD: Shows available for safe driving.
  • Page 171 Infotainment System Set up phone numbers in advance so they can be called easily by pressing a single button or a single voice command for vehicles equipped with phone capability. WARNING Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often while using the navigation system could cause a crash and you or others could be injured or killed.
  • Page 172 Infotainment System TONE: Press to access the sound BACK: Press to return to the (Play/Pause) menu screen to adjust bass, previous screen in a menu. (Eject) midrange, and treble. See AM-FM If on a page accessed directly by a Radio on page 7 15 for more Q.
  • Page 173 Infotainment System 2. Press and hold to quickly Preset Buttons (1-6): The preset Back: If on page two of the Home reverse through a track. buttons numbered one through six Page, press Back to return to page Release the button to return to can be used to select stored AM, one of the Home Page.
  • Page 174 Infotainment System Home Page Features Press the FM screen button to display the FM main page and play Various functions are disabled when the current or last tuned FM station. the vehicle is moving. See AM-FM Radio on page 7 15. Press the Now Playing screen Press the AM screen button to button to display the active source...
  • Page 175 Infotainment System Press the AUX screen button to Time and Date Settings or touch-tap the scroll bar to scroll access any connected auxiliary through the available options. From the Time & Date Settings device. See Auxiliary Devices on Press the Multifunction knob or screen button, press to display the page 7 30.
  • Page 176 7-10 Infotainment System Startup Volume: Press to set the Vehicle Settings English and Metric Unit maximum volume level for startup Conversion See Vehicle Personalization on that will be used even if a higher page 5 36 for more information. To change the display units between volume had been set when the radio English and metric units, see Driver was turned off.
  • Page 177: Operation

    Infotainment System 7-11 Operation Volume Control Menu System (Volume/Power): Turn to Controls Controls adjust the volume. The Multifunction knob and the The infotainment system is (Phone/Mute): For vehicles BACK button are used to navigate operated by using the pushbuttons, the menu system. with OnStar, press and hold Multifunction knobs, menus shown to mute the infotainment system.
  • Page 178 7-12 Infotainment System Selecting a Menu Option Activating a Setting Turning a Function On or Off 1. Turn the Multifunction knob to 1. Turn the Multifunction knob to 1. Turn the Multifunction knob to move the highlighted bar. highlight the setting. highlight the function.
  • Page 179 Infotainment System 7-13 Press the BACK button to delete the Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, Press the BACK button to go back last character in the sequence or and Bass to the Tone Settings menu. press and hold to delete the entire Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer) character sequence.
  • Page 180 7-14 Infotainment System DSP (Digital Signal Processing) System Settings Maximum Startup Volume Settings The maximum volume played when Auto Volume For vehicles with DSP, it is used to the radio is first turned on can The auto volume feature provide a choice of different be set.
  • Page 181: Am-Fm Radio

    Infotainment System 7-15 Configuring the Number of Radio AS 1/2: Press to open the Favorites Pages autostore list and select autostore pages. AM-FM Radio RDS (Radio Data System) Control Buttons The radio may have RDS. The RDS (Radio with CD) feature is available for use only on The buttons used to control the FM stations that broadcast RDS...
  • Page 182 7-16 Infotainment System Selecting a Band Favorites List To search for a programming type determined by station: 1. Press the multifunction knob. Press the RADIO/BAND button to 1. Press the multifunction knob. choose AM, FM, or XM , 2. Select Favorites List. if equipped.
  • Page 183 Infotainment System 7-17 To cancel the station search, press Autostore Stations Control Buttons (Radio with the multifunction knob. CD and Touchscreen) AS 1/2 (Autostore): Autostore searches and stores six FM and Storing a Station as a Favorite The buttons used to control the six AM stations with the strongest radio are: Stations from all bands can be...
  • Page 184 7-18 Infotainment System RDS (Radio Data System) Selecting a Station Station Lists 1. Press the Multifunction knob. The radio may have RDS. The RDS Seek Tuning feature is available for use only on 2. Select AM or FM Station List. If the radio station is not known: FM stations that broadcast RDS All receivable stations in the...
  • Page 185 Infotainment System 7-19 3. Select the programming type. Storing a Station as a Favorite Autostore Stations A list of stations that transmit Stations from all bands can be AS 1/2 (Autostore): Autostore programming of the selected stored in any order in the favorite searches and stores six FM and type displays.
  • Page 186: Satellite Radio

    7-20 Infotainment System Satellite Radio Control Buttons Selecting the XM Band (Radio with CD) Press the SRCE button to choose Vehicles with an XM Satellite Radio between the AM, FM, and XM The buttons used to control the tuner and a valid XM Satellite bands.
  • Page 187 Infotainment System 7-21 Selecting an XM Channel To select an XM channel using the Storing an XM Channel as a Multifunction knob: Favorite XM channels can be selected by 1. Turn the Multifunction knob to station lists or category lists. Channels from all bands can be highlight an XM channel.
  • Page 188 7-22 Infotainment System Control Buttons (Radio with Adding or Removing Categories XM Messages CD and Touchscreen) 1. From the Home Page press the XL (Explicit Language Config screen button or the Channels): These channels, or any The buttons used to control the CONFIG button on the faceplate.
  • Page 189 Infotainment System 7-23 Channel Unavailable: This No Subscription Please XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, previously assigned channel is no Renew: The XM subscription this message alternates with the longer assigned. Tune to another needs to be reactivated. Contact XM Radio eight digit radio ID label.
  • Page 190: Radio Reception

    7-24 Infotainment System Radio Reception causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing The range for most AM stations is Frequency interference and static under heavy foliage, bridges, greater than for FM, especially at can occur during normal radio garages, or tunnels may cause loss night.
  • Page 191: Backglass Antenna

    Infotainment System 7-25 Backglass Antenna Using a razor blade or Satellite Radio Antenna sharp object to clear the inside The AM-FM antenna is integrated For vehicles with XM satellite radio rear window can damage the rear with the rear window defogger, service, the antenna is located on window antenna and/or the rear located in the rear window.
  • Page 192: Audio Players

    7-26 Infotainment System Audio Players mild neutral detergent solution Control Buttons mixed with water, and clean it. (Radio with CD) Wipe the disc from the center to the CD Player The buttons used to control the outer edge. CD player are: The CD player can play audio CDs Care of the CD Player and MP3 CDs.
  • Page 193 Infotainment System 7-27 Removing a CD Using the CD Menu: Searching for MP3 Tracks 1. Press the Multifunction knob. The search feature may take some Press time to display the information after 2. Select Tracks list. The disc is pushed out of the reading the disc due to the amount CD slot.
  • Page 194 7-28 Infotainment System Press and hold to fast reverse Control Buttons (Radio with 2. From the CD screen, press the through a track. Release the Menu screen button to display CD and Touchscreen) button to return to playing the menu options. The buttons used to control the speed.
  • Page 195: Mp3

    Infotainment System 7-29 Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW Artists: Press to view the list of with a maximum capacity of artists stored on the disc. Select an 700 MB. Playing an MP3 CD artist name to view a list of all songs by the artist.
  • Page 196: Auxiliary Devices

    7-30 Infotainment System Folders: Press to open a folder list No Folder Auxiliary Devices to access the files within the folder When the CD only contains This vehicle has an auxiliary input structure. compressed audio files without jack in the center console. Possible any folders or playlists, all files are Root Directory auxiliary audio sources include:...
  • Page 197 Infotainment System 7-31 This jack is not an audio output. Portable devices are controlled by USB Port Do not plug headphones into the using the menu system described For vehicles with a USB port, the auxiliary input jack. Drivers are in Overview (Radio with CD) on following devices may be connected encouraged to set up any auxiliary...
  • Page 198 7-32 Infotainment System Searching for a Track Shuffle Connecting and Controlling a PlaysForSure Device (PFD) or Tracks can be searched for by: Press the Multifunction knob and set ® Zune (Radio with CD) Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or Playlists Off, then press the BACK button to Connecting a PFD or Zune Artists...
  • Page 199 Infotainment System 7-33 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Connecting and Controlling a Files that do not have any meta Albums, Song Titles, Podcasts, data stored in the ID3 tag display as USB Drive (Radio with CD) or Genres. Unknown. The infotainment system can only 4.
  • Page 200 7-34 Infotainment System The following restrictions apply Shuffle Playing from a USB (Radio for the data stored on a USB with CD and Touchscreen) Press the Multifunction knob and MP3 player or USB device: set Shuffle Songs (Random) to A USB mass storage device or Maximum folder structure On or Off.
  • Page 201 Infotainment System 7-35 To play a USB device, do one of the 2. Press and hold to reverse Artists: Press to view the list of following: quickly through playback. artists stored on the USB. Select an artist name to view a list of all Connect the USB and it begins 3.
  • Page 202 7-36 Infotainment System Folders: Press to open a folder list There may be problems with USB cable, the iPod battery stops to access the files within the folder operation and function in the charging and the iPod automatically structure. following situations: turns off.
  • Page 203 Infotainment System 7-37 Artists: Genres: Audio Books: 1. Press to view the artists stored 1. Press to view the genres stored 1. Press to view the audio books on the iPod. on the iPod. stored on the iPod. 2. Select an artist name to view a 2.
  • Page 204: Bluetooth (Overview)

    7-38 Infotainment System Review the controls and Phone WARNING (Continued) operation of the infotainment system. Bluetooth (Overview) too often could cause a crash Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. resulting in injury or death. For vehicles equipped with The system may not work with Focus your attention on driving.
  • Page 205 Infotainment System 7-39 Bluetooth Controls Voice Recognition Other Information ® Use the buttons located on the The voice recognition system uses The Bluetooth word mark and ® infotainment system and the commands to control the system logos are owned by the Bluetooth steering wheel to operate the and dial phone numbers.
  • Page 206: (Infotainment Controls)

    7-40 Infotainment System Bluetooth Pairing Information Pairing a Phone (Infotainment Controls) A Bluetooth phone with MP3 1. Press the CONFIG button. capability cannot be paired to 2. Select Phone Settings or For information about how to the vehicle as a phone and an Bluetooth Settings.
  • Page 207 Infotainment System 7-41 After the PIN is successfully Deleting a Paired Phone 4. Select Device List. entered, the system prompts you 1. Press the CONFIG button. 5. Select the new phone to link to provide a name for the paired to and follow the on screen 2.
  • Page 208 7-42 Infotainment System The Phone Book menu allows you To make a call using the Call Accepting or Declining a Call to access the phone book stored in Lists menu: When an incoming call is received, the cell phone to make a call. the infotainment system mutes and 1.
  • Page 209 Infotainment System 7-43 Declining a Call To start a conference while in a Muting a Call current call: Turn the Multifunction knob to To Mute a Call Decline and press the 1. Turn or press the Turn or press the Multifunction knob Multifunction knob to decline Multifunction knob.
  • Page 210: (Voice Recognition)

    7-44 Infotainment System Bluetooth Pairing Information Pairing a Phone (Voice Recognition) A Bluetooth phone with MP3 1. Press . The system capability cannot be paired to responds Ready, followed by Using Voice Recognition the vehicle as a phone and an a tone.
  • Page 211 Infotainment System 7-45 After the PIN is successfully Deleting a Paired Phone 3. Say Change phone. entered, the system prompts you If the phone name you want to If another cell phone is to provide a name for the paired delete is unknown, see Listing All found, the response will be cell phone.
  • Page 212 7-46 Infotainment System Delete: This command is used to To hear all of the numbers Using the Delete All Name Tags delete individual name tags. recognized by the system, say Command Verify at any time. Delete All Name Tags: This This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands Free command deletes all stored name...
  • Page 213 Infotainment System 7-47 Making a Call Using the Digit Dial Command Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio The digit dial command allows a Calls can be made using the speakers. phone number to be dialed by following commands.
  • Page 214 7-48 Infotainment System Call Waiting 3. Use the dial or call command to The cell phone must be paired and dial the number of the third party connected with the Bluetooth Call waiting must be supported on to be called. system before a call can be the cell phone and enabled by the transferred.
  • Page 215 Infotainment System 7-49 Voice Pass-Thru Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System (DTMF) Tones Voice pass thru allows access to the Unless information is deleted out voice recognition commands on the of the in vehicle Bluetooth system, The Bluetooth system can send cell phone.
  • Page 216: Agreements

    7-50 Infotainment System Trademarks and License Agreements Fees and Taxes: Subscription fee, Manufactured under license from taxes, one time activation fee, Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the and other fees may apply. double-D symbol are trademarks of Subscription fee is consumer only. Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 217 Infotainment System 7-51 Explicit Language Notice: Channels AMBER voice compression software with frequent explicit language are included in this product is protected indicated with an XL preceding the by intellectual property rights channel name. Channel blocking is including patent rights, copyrights, available for XM Satellite Radio and trade secrets of Digital Voice receivers by notifying XM at:...
  • Page 218 7-52 Infotainment System ® See the Gracenote website for a Gracenote End User License YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR non-exhaustive list of applicable EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, This application or device contains Gracenote patents. Gracenote and THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, software from Gracenote, Inc. of CDDB, MusicID, Media VOCS, the OR GRACENOTE SERVERS, Emeryville, California ( Gracenote ).
  • Page 219 Infotainment System 7-53 Under no circumstances will express or implied, regarding the Gracenote disclaims all warranties Gracenote become liable for any accuracy of any Gracenote Data express or implied, including, but payment to you for any information from in the Gracenote Servers. not limited to, implied warranties that you provide.
  • Page 220 7-54 Infotainment System NOTES...
  • Page 221: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ....8-3 Air Vents Air Vents .
  • Page 222 Climate Controls For vehicles with heated outside Air Delivery Modes: Press (Recirculation): Press to turn rearview mirrors, they turn on with on recirculation. An indicator light to change the direction of the the rear window defogger and help comes on. Air is recirculated to airflow.
  • Page 223: Dual Automatic Climate Control System

    Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Dual Automatic Climate Control System, Non eAssist Vehicles A. Air Conditioning Defrost B. Driver and Passenger G. Recirculation Temperature Controls H.
  • Page 224 Climate Controls Certain climate control settings can lead to higher fuel usage and/or fewer Auto Stops. The following are climate control settings that use more fuel: Comfort air conditioning mode. The defrost mode. Extreme temperature settings, such as 60°F (15°C) / 90°F (32°C). High fan speed settings.
  • Page 225 Climate Controls Automatic Operation English units can be changed to Pressing the left fan button longer metric units through the Driver turns the fan off. The system automatically controls Information Center (DIC). See the fan speed, air delivery, air Press AUTO to return to automatic Driver Information Center (DIC) on conditioning, and recirculation in operation.
  • Page 226 Climate Controls automatically to cool the air inside (Defrost): Press to clear the Pressing the button during an the vehicle or to dry the air needed windshield of fog or frost more auto stop will restart the engine to defog the windshield faster. quickly.
  • Page 227 Climate Controls Auto Defog: The climate control Rear Window Defogger Do not try to clear frost system may have a sensor to or other material from the inside (Rear Window Defogger): automatically detect high humidity of the front windshield and rear Press to turn the rear window inside the vehicle.
  • Page 228: Air Intake

    Climate Controls Air Vents Maintenance Use the louvers located on the air Air Intake vents to change the direction of the airflow. Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air intake at the base of the To open a vent, move the windshield that can block the flow of thumbwheel to | .
  • Page 229: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving and Starting and Operating Automatic Transmission New Vehicle Break-In ..9-17 Automatic Transmission ..9-32 Operating Ignition Positions Manual Mode ....9-34 (Key Access) .
  • Page 230: Driving Information

    Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Fuel Driving Information passenger to handle potential Fuel ......9-50 distractions.
  • Page 231: Defensive Driving

    Driving and Operating Defensive Driving Drunk Driving WARNING Defensive driving means always Death and injury associated with Taking your eyes off the road too expect the unexpected. The first drinking and driving is a global long or too often could cause a step in driving defensively is to wear tragedy.
  • Page 232: Control Of A Vehicle

    Driving and Operating Control of a Vehicle If the engine ever stops while the stopped for an extended time, vehicle is being driven, brake power steering assist should return Braking, steering, and accelerating normally but do not pump the shortly after a few normal steering are important factors in helping to brakes.
  • Page 233: Off-Road Recovery

    Driving and Operating If the vehicle seems harder to steer Curve Tips Off-Road Recovery than normal when parking or driving Take curves at a reasonable slowly, there may be a problem speed. with the system. You will still have Reduce speed before entering power steering, but steering will be stiffer than normal at slow speeds.
  • Page 234: Loss Of Control

    Driving and Operating 2. Turn the steering wheel about Defensive drivers avoid most skids snow on the road to make a one-eighth of a turn, until the by taking reasonable care suited to mirrored surface and slow right front tire contacts the existing conditions, and by not down when you have any doubt.
  • Page 235 Driving and Operating Hydroplaning Other Rainy Weather Tips WARNING Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Besides slowing down, other wet can build up under the vehicle's weather driving tips include: Wet brakes can cause crashes. tires so they actually ride on the They might not work as well in a Allow extra following distance.
  • Page 236: Highway Hypnosis

    Driving and Operating Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING (Continued) Always be alert and pay attention to Driving on steep hills or through your surroundings while driving. mountains is different than driving You could crash. Shift down to let If you become tired or sleepy, find a on flat or rolling terrain.
  • Page 237: Winter Driving

    Driving and Operating Stay in your own lane. Do not Winter Driving Try not to break the fragile traction. swing wide or cut across the If you accelerate too fast, the drive center of the road. Drive at Driving on Snow or Ice wheels will spin and polish the speeds that let you stay in your surface under the tires even more.
  • Page 238 9-10 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions WARNING WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the Fully open the air outlets on Snow can trap engine exhaust vehicle unless there is help nearby. or under the instrument under the vehicle.
  • Page 239: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating 9-11 To save fuel, run the engine for only If the Vehicle Is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to short periods as needed to warm Get it Out Slowly and cautiously spin the the vehicle and then shut the engine Turn the steering wheel left and wheels to free the vehicle when off and close the window most of...
  • Page 240: Vehicle Load Limits

    9-12 Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits Tire and Loading Information WARNING Label It is very important to know how Do not load the vehicle any much weight the vehicle can heavier than the Gross carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Weight Rating vehicle capacity weight and (GVWR), or either the...
  • Page 241 Driving and Operating 9-13 number of occupant seating Steps for Determining Correct Subtract the combined positions (A), and the maximum Load Limit weight of the driver and vehicle capacity weight (B) in passengers from XXX kg or Locate the statement kilograms and pounds.
  • Page 242 9-14 Driving and Operating Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
  • Page 243 Driving and Operating 9-15 Refer to the vehicle's Tire and Certification Label Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Label Example...
  • Page 244 9-16 Driving and Operating Never exceed the GVWR for If you put things inside the WARNING (Continued) the vehicle, or the Gross Axle vehicle like suitcases, Weight Rating (GAWR) for either tools, packages, or anything Never stack heavier the front or rear axle. else they will go as fast as the things, like suitcases,...
  • Page 245: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating 9-17 Starting and Following break in, engine speed key, make sure it is all the way in, and load can be gradually and turn it only with your hand. Operating increased. If the key cannot be turned by hand, see your dealer.
  • Page 246 9-18 Driving and Operating Do not turn the engine off when the C (ON/RUN): The ignition switch WARNING vehicle is moving. This will cause a stays in this position when the loss of power assist in the brake engine is running. This position can Turning off the vehicle while and steering systems and disable be used to operate the electrical...
  • Page 247: (Keyless Access)

    Driving and Operating 9-19 Key Lock Release The key lock release will not work if Ignition Positions the battery is charged less than (Keyless Access) 9 volts, or uncharged. Try charging or jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only) on page 10 94 or Jump Starting (with or without eAssist) on page 10 95...
  • Page 248 9-20 Driving and Operating The transmitter must be in the If the vehicle is in P (Park), the If the vehicle must be shut off in an vehicle for the system to operate. ignition will turn off, and Retained emergency: If the pushbutton start is not Accessory Power (RAP) will remain 1.
  • Page 249 Driving and Operating 9-21 With the ignition off, pressing the Service Only Mode WARNING button one time without the brake This power mode is available for pedal applied will place the ignition service and diagnostics, and to Turning off the vehicle while system in ACC/ACCESSORY.
  • Page 250: Starting The Engine

    9-22 Driving and Operating Starting the Engine Manual Transmission The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking The shift lever should be in Place the transmission in the System. This feature assists in N (Neutral) and the parking brake proper gear. starting the engine and protects engaged.
  • Page 251 Driving and Operating 9-23 Notice: Cranking the engine for briefly but then stops again, do If the transmitter is not in long periods of time, by returning the same thing. This clears the the vehicle or something is the key to the START position extra gasoline from the engine.
  • Page 252 9-24 Driving and Operating If the START button is pressed, 2. If the engine does not start after eAssist Automatic Engine and then released when the five to 10 seconds, especially in Start/Stop engine begins cranking, the very cold weather (below 18°C engine will continue cranking for or 0°F), it could be flooded with WARNING...
  • Page 253 Driving and Operating 9-25 The air conditioning or defrost Vehicles with eAssist have an To restart the engine during auto system need the compressor to automatic engine start/stop feature. stop, release the brake pedal or maintain vehicle comfort. See After the engine is started and has press the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 254: Engine Heater

    9-26 Driving and Operating The climate control system is The Engine Will Restart When: Engine Heater turned from off to normal air The brake pedal is released. The engine coolant heater, conditioning or defrost. See Dual if available, can help in cold weather Automatic Climate Control The accelerator pedal is applied.
  • Page 255: Retained Accessory

    Driving and Operating 9-27 Retained Accessory WARNING (Continued) Power (RAP) overheat and cause a fire. You These vehicle accessories can be could be seriously injured. Plug used for up to 10 minutes after the the cord into a properly grounded engine is turned off: three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.
  • Page 256: Shifting Into Park

    9-28 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park Use this procedure to shift into Leaving the Vehicle with the P (Park): Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) 1. Hold the brake pedal down and WARNING set the parking brake. WARNING See Parking Brake on page 9 38 It can be dangerous to leave the It can be dangerous to get out of for more information.
  • Page 257: Shifting Out Of Park

    Driving and Operating 9-29 Torque Lock Shifting out of Park To shift out of P (Park): (Automatic Transmission) 1. Apply the brake pedal. Torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN. This vehicle is equipped with an force on the parking pawl in the electronic shift lock release system.
  • Page 258: Parking

    9-30 Driving and Operating Parking Parking over Things Engine Exhaust That Burn If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before getting out of WARNING the vehicle, move the shift lever into WARNING Engine exhaust contains carbon R (Reverse) if parking on a downhill monoxide (CO) which cannot be slope.
  • Page 259: Running The Vehicle While Parked

    Driving and Operating 9-31 Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) WARNING While Parked The vehicle exhaust system It can be dangerous to get out It is better not to park with the has been modified, damaged of the vehicle if the automatic engine running.
  • Page 260: Automatic Transmission

    9-32 Driving and Operating Automatic WARNING Transmission It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to.
  • Page 261 Driving and Operating 9-33 lever button pressed before shifting If the shift lever is not in P (Park) stopped with a forward gear from P (Park) when the ignition key when the ignition is turned to OFF, engaged and the brake pedal is in ON/RUN.
  • Page 262: Manual Mode

    9-34 Driving and Operating D (Drive): This position is for Manual Mode normal driving. It provides the best Driver Shift Control (DSC) fuel economy. If more power is needed for passing, and the Notice: Driving with the engine at vehicle is: a high rpm without upshifting Going less than 56 km/h while using Driver Shift Control...
  • Page 263: Manual Transmission

    Driving and Operating 9-35 While using the DSC feature, the Manual Transmission Notice: Do not rest your foot on vehicle will have firmer, quicker the clutch pedal while driving or shifting. You can use this for sport while stopped. The pressure can driving or when climbing or cause premature wear in the descending hills, to stay in gear...
  • Page 264 9-36 Driving and Operating 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and Notice: Do not skip gears while R (Reverse): To back up, with the 6 (Sixth): Shift into 3 (Third), upshifting. This can cause vehicle at a complete stop, press 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and 6 (Sixth) the premature wear in the down the clutch pedal.
  • Page 265: Brakes

    Driving and Operating 9-37 Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS...
  • Page 266: Parking Brake

    9-38 Driving and Operating Parking Brake Driver Information Center (DIC) If the EPB is applied while the messages. See Brake System vehicle is in motion, a chime will Messages on page 5 30 for more sound, and the DIC message information.
  • Page 267 Driving and Operating 9-39 with reduced functionality. To apply DIC message STEP ON BRAKE TO Automatic EPB Release the EPB when this light is on, lift up RELEASE PARK BRAKE will be The EPB will automatically release if on the EPB switch and hold it in the displayed.
  • Page 268: Brake Assist

    9-40 Driving and Operating Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems This vehicle has a brake assist Some vehicles have a Hill Start Traction Control feature designed to assist the driver Assist (HSA) feature, which may be in stopping or decreasing vehicle useful when the vehicle is stopped System (TCS) speed in emergency driving...
  • Page 269: System (Tcs)

    Driving and Operating 9-41 flashes to indicate that TCS is still comes on and stays on, the active. See Traction Control System vehicle needs service. ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light on Notice: Do not repeatedly brake page 5 21 for more information. or accelerate heavily when TCS is If there is a problem detected with off.
  • Page 270: Stabilitrak System

    9-42 Driving and Operating ® Press and release the TCS/ StabiliTrak System When StabiliTrak activates, StabiliTrak button again to turn the flashes on the instrument panel. The vehicle may have a vehicle system back on. A noise may be heard or vibration stability enhancement system called may be felt in the brake pedal.
  • Page 271 Driving and Operating 9-43 When StabiliTrak is turned off, comes on and stays on, reset the system will not assist with the system. To reset: directional control of the vehicle 1. Stop the vehicle. or limit wheel spin. Driving should be adjusted accordingly. 2.
  • Page 272: Interactive Drive Control

    9-44 Driving and Operating Interactive Drive Control Tour: Use for long-distance Standard Mode highway driving. This setting System The shock absorbers allow a provides a smooth, soft ride. Press normal ride. and release the TOUR button and The powertrain reacts normally the light on the button comes on.
  • Page 273: Cruise Control

    Driving and Operating 9-45 Drive Mode Control Cruise Control WARNING (Continued) Drive Mode Control (DMC) analyzes With cruise control, the vehicle can the driving style and the active state Cruise control can be dangerous maintain a speed of about 40 km/h of the vehicle and automatically on slippery roads.
  • Page 274 9-46 Driving and Operating 3. Move the thumbwheel down Increasing Speed While Using (Cancel): Press to disengage toward SET/ and release it. Cruise Control cruise control without erasing the The desired set speed briefly set speed from memory. If the cruise control system is appears in the instrument panel already activated: RES/+ (Resume/Accelerate):...
  • Page 275 Driving and Operating 9-47 Reducing Speed While Using Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control Cruise Control Using Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise If the cruise control system is Use the accelerator pedal to control: already activated: increase the vehicle's speed.
  • Page 276: Object Detection Systems

    9-48 Driving and Operating Object Detection An obstacle is indicated by audible WARNING beeps. The interval between the Systems beeps becomes shorter as the The URPA system does not vehicle gets closer to the obstacle. detect pedestrians, bicyclists, Ultrasonic Parking Assist When the distance is less than animals, or any other objects 30 cm (12 in) the beeping is a...
  • Page 277 Driving and Operating 9-49 The park assist sensors are Turning the System On and Off When the System Does Not covered by frost or ice. Frost or Seem to Work Properly The URPA system can be turned on ice can form around and behind and off using the park assist button The following messages may be the sensors and may not always...
  • Page 278: Fuel

    9-50 Driving and Operating Fuel Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either Use of the recommended fuel is unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel an important part of the proper containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). maintenance of this vehicle.
  • Page 279: Gasoline Specifications

    Driving and Operating 9-51 If the vehicle has the 2.0L L4 engine Gasoline Specifications California Fuel (VIN Code V), use premium (U.S. and Canada Only) Requirements unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher. You At a minimum, gasoline should If the vehicle is certified to meet can also use regular unleaded meet ASTM specification...
  • Page 280: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    9-52 Driving and Operating Fuels in Foreign emission control system to work For customers who do not use properly. In most cases, nothing TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Countries should have to be added to the fuel. regularly, one bottle of GM Fuel However, some gasolines contain System Treatment PLUS, added to Never use leaded gasoline or any...
  • Page 281: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

    Driving and Operating 9-53 However, E85 (85% ethanol) and where you buy gasoline whether the We encourage the use of E85 in other fuels containing more than fuel contains MMT. We recommend vehicles that are designed to use it. 15% ethanol must not be used in against the use of such gasolines.
  • Page 282: Filling The Tank

    9-54 Driving and Operating At a minimum, E85 should meet E85 has less energy per liter Filling the Tank ASTM Specification D 5798 or (gallon) than gasoline, so you will CGSB Specification 3.512. Filling need to refill the fuel tank more WARNING the tank with fuel mixtures that often when using E85 than when...
  • Page 283 Driving and Operating 9-55 WARNING WARNING Fuel can spray out on you if you If a fire starts while you are open the fuel cap too quickly. refueling, do not remove the If you spill fuel and then nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel something ignites it, you could be by shutting off the pump or by badly burned.
  • Page 284: Filling A Portable Fuel

    9-56 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill Information WARNING opening before operating the The vehicle is neither designed nor Never fill a portable fuel container nozzle.
  • Page 285: Conversions And Add-Ons

    Driving and Operating 9-57 Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12 volt battery, even if the Add-Ons vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Add-On Electrical Before attempting to add anything Equipment electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Notice: Do not add anything Vehicle on page 3 32 and Adding...
  • Page 286 9-58 Driving and Operating NOTES...
  • Page 287: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid Fog Lamps ....10-36 (2.0L and 2.4L without Taillamps, Turn Signal, eAssist ) ....10-26 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Power Steering Fluid Lamps .
  • Page 288 10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure ....10-53 Tire Sealant and Compressor General Information Tire Pressure for Kit (With Pressure Deflation For service and parts needs, High-Speed Operation ..10-54 Button) .
  • Page 289: California Proposition

    Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition Accessories and Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the 65 Warning Modifications installation or use of non GM certified parts, including control Most motor vehicles, including this Adding non dealer accessories or module or software modifications, is one, contain and/or emit chemicals making modifications to the vehicle not covered under the terms of the...
  • Page 290: Vehicle Checks

    10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks All Vehicles If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more WARNING Doing Your Own about how to service the vehicle Service Work than this manual can. To order the You can be injured and the proper service manual, see Service vehicle could be damaged if you...
  • Page 291: Hood

    Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure To open the hood: all the filler caps are on properly. 2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches.
  • Page 292: Engine Compartment

    10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.0L L4 Engine...
  • Page 293 Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on G. Brake Master Cylinder and page 10 16. Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir (if equipped with manual B. Engine Cover. transmission). See Brakes on C. Engine Oil Dipstick. page 10 28 or Hydraulic Clutch See Engine Oil on page 10 12.
  • Page 294 10-8 Vehicle Care 2.4L L4 Engine without eAssist...
  • Page 295 Vehicle Care 10-9 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on G. Coolant Surge Tank and page 10 16. Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 10 20. B. Engine Cover. H. Battery Cover. See Battery on C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. page 10 30. See Engine Oil on page 10 12.
  • Page 296 10-10 Vehicle Care 2.4L L4 Engine with eAssist...
  • Page 297 Vehicle Care 10-11 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on H. Brake Master Cylinder page 10 16. Reservoir. See Brakes on page 10 28. B. Engine Cover. Battery (Under Cover). C. Engine Cooling Fans See Battery on page 10 30. (Out of View). See Cooling System on page 10 19.
  • Page 298: Engine Oil

    10-12 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to performance and long life, careful get an accurate reading, the oil attention must be paid to engine oil.
  • Page 299 Vehicle Care 10-13 has so much oil that the oil level Specification Viscosity Grade gets above the cross-hatched Use and ask for licensed engine oils SAE 5W 30 is the best viscosity area that shows the proper with the dexos1 approved grade for the vehicle.
  • Page 300: Engine Oil Life System

    10-14 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Additives/Engine Used oil can be a threat to the When the system has calculated environment. If you change your that oil life has been diminished, it Oil Flushes own oil, be sure to drain all the oil indicates that an oil change is Do not add anything to the oil.
  • Page 301: Automatic Transmission

    Vehicle Care 10-15 If the system is ever reset The system is reset when the There is a special procedure for accidentally, the oil must be CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON checking and changing the changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) message is off and the REMAINING transmission fluid.
  • Page 302: Manual Transmission

    10-16 Vehicle Care Manual Transmission When to Check and What How to Check and Add Fluid to Use Fluid Visually check the brake/clutch fluid reservoir to make sure the fluid It is not necessary to check the level is at the MIN (minimum) line manual transmission fluid level.
  • Page 303 Vehicle Care 10-17 When to Inspect the Engine To inspect or replace the engine air 2. Disconnect the outlet duct by cleaner/filter: loosening the air duct clamp (B). Air Cleaner/Filter 3. Disconnect the electrical 2.0L L4 Engine Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the connector (A).
  • Page 304 10-18 Vehicle Care 2.4L L4 Engine without eAssist 2. Disconnect the outlet duct by 2.4L L4 Engine with eAssist loosening the air duct clamp (B). 1. Open the hood. See Hood on 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10 5. 3.
  • Page 305: Cooling System

    Vehicle Care 10-19 5. Inspect or replace the engine air Cooling System cleaner/filter. The cooling system allows the 6. Lower the filter cover housing engine to maintain the correct toward the engine. working temperature. 7. Install the five screws on the top When it is safe to lift the hood: of the housing to lock the cover in place.
  • Page 306: Engine Coolant

    10-20 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 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever you can be burned.
  • Page 307 Vehicle Care 10-21 2.4L Engine with eAssist Notice: If an improper coolant WARNING (Continued) mixture is used, the engine could Use a 50/50 mixture of deionized overheat and be badly damaged. water and DEX-COOL coolant. The coolant warning system is set The repair cost would not be If using this mixture, nothing else for the proper coolant mixture.
  • Page 308 10-22 Vehicle Care Checking Coolant If no coolant is visible in the coolant WARNING surge tank, add coolant as follows: The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant How to Add Coolant to the Steam and scalding liquids from a level.
  • Page 309 Vehicle Care 10-23 Turn the pressure cap slowly WARNING (Continued) WARNING counterclockwise about one-quarter of a turn. If you The coolant warning system is You can be burned if you spill hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. set for the proper coolant mixture. coolant on hot engine parts.
  • Page 310: Engine Overheating

    10-24 Vehicle Care 4. With the coolant surge tank Engine Overheating If it is decided not to lift the hood pressure cap off, start the when this warning appears, but 2.0L Engine and 2.4L Engine engine and let it run until you instead get service help right away, without eAssist can feel the upper radiator hose...
  • Page 311 Vehicle Care 10-25 If Steam Is Coming from the If No Steam Is Coming from 2.0L Engine and 2.4L Engine without eAssist Engine Compartment the Engine Compartment If the engine coolant temperature If an engine overheat warning is WARNING gauge is no longer in the overheat displayed but no steam can be seen zone or the engine coolant or heard, the problem may not be...
  • Page 312: Power Steering Fluid

    10-26 Vehicle Care If the warning continues, pull over, When to Check Power Steering To check the power steering fluid: stop, and park the vehicle Fluid right away. It is not necessary to regularly If there is no sign of steam, idle the check power steering fluid unless a engine for three minutes while leak is suspected in the system,...
  • Page 313: Washer Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-27 The fluid level should be between Washer Fluid Notice the MIN (Minimum) and MAX When using concentrated What to Use (Maximum) marks when the engine washer fluid, follow the is cold, and at the MAX mark when When windshield washer fluid is manufacturer's instructions the engine is hot.
  • Page 314: Brakes

    10-28 Vehicle Care Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, This vehicle has disc brakes. brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, Disc brake pads have built-in wear applied.
  • Page 315: Brake Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-29 A fluid leak in the brake/clutch Brake Fluid Checking Brake Fluid hydraulic system can also The brake/clutch fluid can be cause a low fluid level. Have the checked without taking off the cap brake/clutch hydraulic system by looking at the brake/clutch fluid fixed, since a leak means that reservoir.
  • Page 316: Battery

    10-30 Vehicle Care If the vehicle has DOT 4 brake fluid, Notice Battery as indicated on the reservoir cap, Using the wrong fluid can This vehicle has a standard 12 volt use only new DOT 4 brake fluid badly damage brake/clutch battery.
  • Page 317: Starter Switch Check

    Vehicle Care 10-31 Vehicle Storage Starter Switch Check 3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle WARNING WARNING should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts Batteries have acid that can burn When you are doing this in any other position, contact you and gas that can explode.
  • Page 318: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check

    10-32 Vehicle Care For manual transmission Automatic Transmission 3. With the engine off, turn the vehicles, the ignition key should ignition on, but do not start the Shift Lock Control come out only in LOCK/OFF. engine. Without applying the Function Check regular brake, try to move the Contact your dealer if service is shift lever out of P (Park) with...
  • Page 319: Wiper Blade Replacement

    Vehicle Care 10-33 Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Wiper Blade Replacement To replace the wiper blade: vehicle facing downhill. Keeping 1. Pull the wiper assembly away Windshield wiper blades should be your foot on the regular brake, set from the windshield.
  • Page 320: Headlamp Aiming

    10-34 Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Headlamp aim has been preset at For the proper type of replacement Lamps the factory and should need no bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on further adjustment. page 10 38. However, if the vehicle is damaged For any bulb changing procedure in a crash, the headlamp aim may...
  • Page 321 Vehicle Care 10-35 Low-Beam Headlamps/Daytime 5. Remove the bulb socket from the headlamp assembly. Running Lamps (DRL), High-Beam Headlamps (Base) 6. Replace the bulb in the bulb socket. 1. For the driver side bulb, remove the windshield washer bottle 7. Install the bulb socket in the filler neck by firmly pulling it headlamp assembly.
  • Page 322: Fog Lamps

    10-36 Vehicle Care Front Turn Signal/Parking/ Fog Lamps Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker Lamps Stoplamps, and Back-Up To replace the fog lamp bulb: (Base and Uplevel) Lamps 1. Locate the bulb assembly under To replace the front turn signal, the front fascia. parking lamp, or sidemarker lamp: 2.
  • Page 323: License Plate Lamp

    Vehicle Care 10-37 To replace any one of these bulbs: License Plate Lamp 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk To replace one of these bulbs: Release on page 1 5. 2. Remove the taillamp assembly access panel. 3. Remove the two nuts that secure the taillamp assembly.
  • Page 324: Replacement Bulbs

    10-38 Vehicle Care Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Bulb High Voltage Devices and Exterior Lamp Number Wiring Back-up Lamp 3157 K Fog Lamp WARNING Front Turn 3457 NAK Exposure to high voltage can Signal Lamp A. Bulb Socket cause shock, burns, and even Front Sidemarker death.
  • Page 325: Electrical System

    Vehicle Care 10-39 Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Overload Breakers An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The vehicle has fuses and circuit The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the breakers to protect against an protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right...
  • Page 326: Engine Compartment Fuse Block

    10-40 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Block To remove the fuse block cover, press the three retaining clips on the Engine Compartment Fuse Block cover and lift it straight up. Notice: Spilling liquid on any Fuse Usage Fuse Usage electrical component on the Number Number vehicle may damage it.
  • Page 327 Vehicle Care 10-41 Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Number Number Number Ignition, Not Used Heated Rear Transmission Window Vacuum Pump Control Module, Left Hand Seat Engine Control Ignition, Airbag Lumbar Module Not Used Right Hand Seat Windshield Wiper Not Used Lumbar Not Used Not Used...
  • Page 328 10-42 Vehicle Care Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Number Number Number Not Used Horn Not Used Vacuum Pump Motor Not Used Indicator Lamp Radiator Fan 1 Fuel System Ignition, Inside Control Module Not Used Rearview Mirror Not Used Headlamp Washer Not Used System (if equipped) Battery Sensor...
  • Page 329: Block

    Vehicle Care 10-43 Instrument Panel Fuse Relay Usage Block Number Main Relay Not Used Cooling Fan (LAF/LHU) Cooling Fan (LAF) Not Used Cooling Fan (LHU) Instrument Panel Fuse Block Cooling Fan (LAF/LHU) Number Usage High Intensity The instrument panel fuse block is Discharge Lamps Suspension Control located in the instrument panel, on...
  • Page 330 10-44 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Radio Displays, Left Hand Power Discrete Logic Park Assist, Front Seat Ignition Switch Infotainment, Diagnostic Link Body Control Module Tunnel Connector Module 1 Control Airbag Body Control Power Outlet 1 Module 2 Trunk Release Power Outlet 2 OnStar...
  • Page 331: Wheels And Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-45 Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose the Improperly repaired tires can same danger as overloaded cause a crash. Only the Every new GM vehicle has tires. The resulting crash dealer or an authorized tire high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury.
  • Page 332: All-Season Tires

    10-46 Vehicle Care All-Season Tires Winter Tires See your dealer for details regarding winter tire availability and This vehicle may come with Consider installing winter tires on proper tire selection. Also, see all-season tires. These tires are the vehicle if frequent driving on Buying New Tires on page 10 62.
  • Page 333: Summer Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-47 Summer Tires Tire Sidewall Labeling See the Tire Size illustration later in this section for more This vehicle may come with high Useful information about a detail. performance summer tires. tire is molded into its sidewall. These tires have a special tread (B) TPC Spec (Tire The examples show a typical and compound that are optimized...
  • Page 334 10-48 Vehicle Care (D) Tire Identification (G) Maximum Cold Inflation (B) Temporary Use Only Number (TIN) The letters and Load Limit Maximum load that The compact spare tire or numbers following the DOT can be carried and the temporary use tire has a tread (Department of Transportation) maximum pressure needed to life of approximately 5 000 km...
  • Page 335: Tire Designations

    Vehicle Care 10-49 molded onto both sides of the (G) TPC Spec (Tire The letter P as the first tire, although only one side may Performance Criteria character in the tire size have the date of manufacture. Specification) Original means a passenger vehicle equipment tires designed to tire engineered to standards (D) Maximum Cold Inflation...
  • Page 336: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    10-50 Vehicle Care (D) Construction Code Tire Terminology and Bead The tire bead contains A letter code is used to indicate steel wires wrapped by steel Definitions the type of ply construction in cords that hold the tire onto Air Pressure The amount of the tire.
  • Page 337 Vehicle Care 10-51 DOT Markings A code GAWR RR Gross Axle Maximum Inflation Pressure molded into the sidewall of a Weight Rating for the rear axle. The maximum air pressure to tire signifying that the tire is in See Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated.
  • Page 338 10-52 Vehicle Care Outward Facing Sidewall Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic Treadwear Indicators The side of an asymmetrical tire tire in which the ply cords that Narrow bands, sometimes that has a particular side that extend to the beads are laid at called wear bars, that show faces outward when mounted on 90 degrees to the centerline of...
  • Page 339: Tire Pressure

    Vehicle Care 10-53 Vehicle Capacity Weight Tire Pressure Overinflated tires, or tires The number of designated that have too much air, Tires need the correct amount seating positions multiplied by can result in: of air pressure to operate 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated Unusual wear.
  • Page 340: Tire Pressure For High-Speed Operation

    10-54 Vehicle Care For additional information How to Check Re check the tire pressure with regarding how much weight the the tire gauge. Use a good quality pocket-type vehicle can carry, and an gauge to check tire pressure. Return the valve caps on the example of the Tire and Loading Proper tire inflation cannot be valve stems to prevent leaks...
  • Page 341: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Vehicle Care 10-55 shown on the Tire and Loading pressure label. (If your vehicle has WARNING (Continued) Information label for the tires of a different size than the size P245/40R19 tire. indicated on the vehicle placard or speeds, make sure the tires are tire inflation pressure label, you Return the tires to the rated for high-speed operation, in...
  • Page 342: Tire Pressure Monitor

    10-56 Vehicle Care Please note that the TPMS is variety of reasons, including the Tire Pressure Monitor not a substitute for proper tire installation of replacement or Operation maintenance, and it is the driver's alternate tires or wheels on the responsibility to maintain correct tire vehicle that prevent the TPMS from This vehicle may have a Tire...
  • Page 343 Vehicle Care 10-57 If the warning light comes on, This could be an early indicator that Notice: Tire sealant materials are stop as soon as possible and inflate the air pressure is getting low and not all the same. A non-approved the tires to the recommended needs to be inflated to the proper tire sealant could damage the...
  • Page 344 10-58 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or being near facilities using radio Message not completed successfully wave frequencies similar to the The TPMS will not function properly after rotating the tires.
  • Page 345 Vehicle Care 10-59 The malfunction light and the DIC 4. Use the thumbwheel to scroll to 9. Proceed to the passenger message should go off at the next the Tire Pressure Menu Item side front tire, and repeat the ignition cycle. The sensors are screen.
  • Page 346: Tire Inspection

    10-60 Vehicle Care Tire Inspection Tire Rotation We recommend that the tires, Tires should be rotated including the spare tire, if the every 12 000 km (7,500 mi). vehicle has one, be inspected See Maintenance Schedule on for signs of wear or damage at page 11 3.
  • Page 347: When It Is Time For New

    Vehicle Care 10-61 Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor WARNING (Continued) System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on In an emergency, a cloth or a page 10 56. paper towel can be used; Check that all wheel nuts are however, use a scraper or wire properly tightened.
  • Page 348: Buying New Tires

    10-62 Vehicle Care Tires will typically need to be Buying New Tires number is molded onto the tire's replaced due to wear before they sidewall near the tire size. If the GM has developed and may need to be replaced due to tires have an all season tread matched specific tires for age.
  • Page 349 Vehicle Care 10-63 Vehicles that have a tire WARNING WARNING pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate Tires could explode during Using bias-ply tires on the low pressure warning if improper service. Attempting vehicle may cause the wheel non TPC Spec rated tires are to mount or dismount a tire rim flanges to develop cracks installed.
  • Page 350: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    10-64 Vehicle Care Different Size Tires and Uniform Tire Quality WARNING Wheels Grading If different sized wheels are used, If wheels or tires are installed that Quality grades can be found there may not be an acceptable are a different size than the original where applicable on the tire level of performance and safety equipment wheels and tires, vehicle...
  • Page 351 Vehicle Care 10-65 Grading (UTQG) system Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C does not apply to deep tread, The treadwear grade is a The traction grades, from winter-type snow tires, comparative rating based on the highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, space-saver, or temporary use wear rate of the tire when tested and C.
  • Page 352: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    10-66 Vehicle Care Temperature A, B, C established for a tire that is Wheel Replacement properly inflated and not The temperature grades are Replace any wheel that is bent, overloaded. Excessive speed, A (the highest), B, and C, cracked, or badly rusted or underinflation, or excessive representing the tire's resistance corroded.
  • Page 353: Tire Chains

    Vehicle Care 10-67 Used Replacement Wheels WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING Using the wrong replacement suspension, or other vehicle wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel parts. The area damaged by the Replacing a wheel with a used nuts can be dangerous. It could tire chains could cause loss of one is dangerous.
  • Page 354: If A Tire Goes Flat

    10-68 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat straighten the vehicle. It may be WARNING very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake It is unusual for a tire to blow out, to a stop, well off the road, Lifting a vehicle and getting especially if the tires are maintained if possible.
  • Page 355 Vehicle Care 10-69 This vehicle may come with a jack When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), WARNING and spare tire or a tire sealant and use the following example as a compressor kit. To use the jacking guide to assist you in the placement Changing a tire can be equipment to change a spare tire of wheel blocks (A).
  • Page 356: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    10-70 Vehicle Care Tire Sealant and WARNING (Continued) Compressor Kit (With Pressure Relief contains carbon monoxide (CO) Button) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness System Identification and even death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation.
  • Page 357 Vehicle Care 10-71 The tire sealant and compressor The kit includes: WARNING can be used to temporarily seal punctures up to 6 mm (¼ in) in the Storing the tire sealant and tread area of the tire. It can also be compressor kit or other used to inflate an underinflated tire.
  • Page 358 10-72 Vehicle Care Tire Sealant Using the Tire Sealant If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly and Compressor Kit to Read and follow the safe handling to a level place. Turn on the hazard Temporarily Seal and Inflate a instructions on the label adhered to warning flashers.
  • Page 359 Vehicle Care 10-73 4. Remove the valve stem cap 8. Turn the selector switch (B) The pressure gauge (D) may from the flat tire by turning it clockwise to the Sealant + Air read higher than the actual tire counterclockwise. position.
  • Page 360 10-74 Vehicle Care 11. Press the on/off button (A) 15. Return the sealant/air hose (F) 19. Stop at a safe location and to turn the tire sealant and and the power plug (G) back in check the tire pressure. compressor kit off. their original locations.
  • Page 361 Vehicle Care 10-75 20. Wipe off any sealant from the Using the Tire Sealant and See If a Tire Goes Flat on wheel, tire, and vehicle. page 10 68 for other important Compressor Kit without safety warnings. Sealant to Inflate a Tire 21.
  • Page 362 10-76 Vehicle Care 6. Plug the power plug (G) into the 10. Inflate the tire to the 11. Press the on/off button (A) to accessory power outlet in the recommended inflation turn the tire sealant and vehicle. Unplug all items from pressure using the pressure compressor kit off.
  • Page 363: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    Vehicle Care 10-77 Removal and Installation of the 4. Replace with a new canister Tire Sealant and which is available from your Sealant Canister Compressor Kit dealer. To remove the sealant canister: (With Pressure Deflation 5. Push the new canister into Button) place.
  • Page 364 10-78 Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) WARNING Storing the tire sealant and contains carbon monoxide (CO) compressor kit or other which cannot be seen or smelled. equipment in the passenger It can cause unconsciousness compartment of the vehicle could and even death. Never run the cause injury.
  • Page 365 Vehicle Care 10-79 The tire sealant and compressor The kit includes: A. Selector Switch can be used to temporarily seal (Sealant/Air or Air Only) punctures up to 6 mm (¼ in) in the B. On/Off Button tread area of the tire. It can also be C.
  • Page 366 10-80 Vehicle Care Tire Sealant heated environment for five minutes. This will help to inflate the tire Read and follow the safe handling faster. instructions on the label adhered to If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire the sealant canister. and wheel damage by driving slowly Check the tire sealant expiration to a level place.
  • Page 367 Vehicle Care 10-81 4. Remove the valve stem cap 8. Turn the selector switch (A) The pressure gauge (C) may from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise to the read higher than the actual tire counterclockwise. Sealant + Air position. pressure while the compressor is on.
  • Page 368 10-82 Vehicle Care 11. Press the on/off button (B) to 14. Replace the tire valve 18. Immediately drive the vehicle turn the tire sealant and stem cap. 8 km (5 mi) to distribute the compressor kit off. sealant in the tire. 15.
  • Page 369 Vehicle Care 10-83 20. Wipe off any sealant from the Turn on the hazard warning wheel, tire, and vehicle. flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6 3. 21. Dispose of the used sealant canister (E) and sealant/air See If a Tire Goes Flat on hose (F) assembly at a local page 10 68 for other important dealer or in accordance with...
  • Page 370 10-84 Vehicle Care 5. Attach the air only hose (G) onto 8. Turn the selector switch (A) If you inflate the tire higher the tire valve stem by turning it clockwise to the Air Only than the recommended clockwise until it is tight. position.
  • Page 371 Vehicle Care 10-85 13. Disconnect the air only Removal and Installation of the hose (G) from the tire Sealant Canister valve stem by turning it To remove the sealant canister: counterclockwise, and replace the tire valve stem cap. 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. 14.
  • Page 372: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    10-86 Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant Tire Changing and Compressor Kit Removing the Spare Tire and Tools To access the tire sealant and compressor kit: To access the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on 1.
  • Page 373 Vehicle Care 10-87 Removing the Flat Tire and 2. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen and Installing the Spare Tire remove the wheel nut caps. Do not try to remove plastic caps from the cover or center cap. 3. Pull the cover or center cap away from the wheel.
  • Page 374 10-88 Vehicle Care WARNING WARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is Lifting a vehicle and getting jacked up is dangerous. If the under it to do maintenance or vehicle slips off the jack, you repairs is dangerous without the could be badly injured or killed.
  • Page 375 Vehicle Care 10-89 Notice: Make sure that the jack lift head is in the correct position or you may damage your vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 10. Raise the vehicle by turning the 11. Remove all of the wheel nuts. jack handle clockwise.
  • Page 376 10-90 Vehicle Care 15. Reinstall the wheel nuts. WARNING Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the the hub. parts to which it is fastened, can 16. Lower the vehicle by turning make wheel nuts become loose the jack handle after time.
  • Page 377 Vehicle Care 10-91 Notice: Improperly tightened 18. Lower the jack all the way and Storing a Flat or Spare Tire wheel nuts can lead to brake remove the jack from under the and Tools pulsation and rotor damage. vehicle. To avoid expensive brake repairs, WARNING 19.
  • Page 378 10-92 Vehicle Care This vehicle will have a slide in 5. Turn the retainer nut clockwise 3. Replace the jack and tools in fastener or a screw in fastener. to secure the tire. their original storage location. 6. Place the floor cover on the 4.
  • Page 379: Compact Spare Tire

    Vehicle Care 10-93 Compact Spare Tire Stop as soon as possible and Do not use the compact spare on check that the spare tire is correctly other vehicles. inflated after installing the spare on Do not mix the compact spare tire or WARNING the vehicle.
  • Page 380: Jump Starting Jump Starting

    10-94 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Key Access Keyless Access Place the ignition key in the run With the brake pedal not applied, Jump Starting (On-board position and proceed as follows: press and hold the ENGINE START STOP button for more than with eAssist Only) 1.
  • Page 381 Vehicle Care 10-95 If the vehicle is started, the Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps on board jump start function will could result in costly damage to (with or without eAssist) be automatically disabled. If the the vehicle that would not be vehicle cranks but does not start, covered by the warranty.
  • Page 382 10-96 Vehicle Care 1. Check the other vehicle. It must Notice: If any accessories are left have a 12-volt battery with a on or plugged in during the jump negative ground system. starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not Notice: Only use a vehicle that be covered by the vehicle has a 12-volt system with a...
  • Page 383 Vehicle Care 10-97 6. Do not let the other end of the WARNING WARNING red positive (+) cable touch metal. Connect it to the Using a match near a battery can Fans or other moving engine positive (+) terminal of the cause battery gas to explode.
  • Page 384 10-98 Vehicle Care 8. Connect the other end of the To disconnect the jumper cables black negative ( ) cable to an from both vehicles: unpainted heavy metal engine 1. Disconnect the black part (D) away from the dead negative ( ) cable from the battery, but not near engine vehicle that had the dead parts that move.
  • Page 385: Towing The Vehicle

    Vehicle Care 10-99 Towing Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle Towing towing: Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing means What is the towing capacity towing the vehicle behind another Notice: To avoid damage, the of the towing vehicle? vehicle, such as behind a motor disabled vehicle should be towed...
  • Page 386 10-100 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing Dinghy Towing 5. Shift the transmission to Neutral. (With Automatic Transmission) (With Manual Transmission) 6. Release the parking brake. Notice: If the vehicle is towed When towing the vehicle for with all four wheels on the extended periods of time, start the ground, the drivetrain vehicle as often as possible to...
  • Page 387 Vehicle Care 10-101 Dolly Towing from the Front 3. Shift the automatic transmission Dolly Towing from the Rear into P (Park) or a manual transmission into 1 (First) gear. 4. Firmly set the parking brake. 5. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight-ahead...
  • Page 388: Appearance Care

    10-102 Vehicle Care Appearance Care Notice: Avoid using high Finish Care pressure washes closer than Application of aftermarket clearcoat 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the Exterior Care sealant/wax materials is not vehicle. Use of power washers recommended. If painted surfaces exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) Washing the Vehicle are damaged, see your dealer to...
  • Page 389 Vehicle Care 10-103 Notice: Machine compounding Cleaning Exterior Weatherstrips or aggressive polishing on a Lamps/Lenses and Emblems Apply silicone grease on basecoat/clearcoat paint finish weatherstrips to make them last Use only lukewarm or cold water, a may damage it. Use only longer, seal better, and not stick or soft cloth, and a car washing soap non-abrasive waxes and...
  • Page 390 10-104 Vehicle Care Wheels and Trim Aluminum Notice: To avoid surface Body Component Lubrication damage, do not use strong soaps, or Chrome Lubricate all key lock cylinders, chemicals, abrasive polishes, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the Use a soft, clean cloth with mild cleaners, brushes, or cleaners steel fuel door hinge unless the soap and water to clean the wheels.
  • Page 391: Interior Care

    Vehicle Care 10-105 Original manufacturer replacement Interior Care Your dealer may have products for parts will provide the corrosion cleaning the interior. Use cleaners To prevent dirt particle abrasions, protection while maintaining the specifically designed for the regularly clean the vehicle's interior. vehicle warranty.
  • Page 392 10-106 Vehicle Care To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass Before cleaning, gently remove as the interior using the following much of the soil as possible using To clean, use a terry cloth fabric cleaners or techniques: one of the following techniques: dampened with water.
  • Page 393 Vehicle Care 10-107 4. Continue gently rubbing the Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Do not use cleaners that increase soiled area until there is no gloss, especially on the instrument Other Plastic Surfaces longer any color transfer from panel. Reflected glare can decrease Use a soft microfiber cloth the soil to the cleaning cloth.
  • Page 394: Floor Mats

    10-108 Vehicle Care Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the proper floor mat usage: Floor Mats The original equipment floor WARNING Pull up on the rear of the floor mat mats were designed for your to unlock each retainer and remove. If a floor mat is the wrong size vehicle.
  • Page 395: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing Maintenance Your vehicle is an important competitively priced maintenance investment. This section describes and repair services. With trained the required maintenance for the technicians, the dealer is the place vehicle.
  • Page 396 11-2 Service and Maintenance Because of the way people use The Additional Required WARNING vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Services Severe are for vehicles There may need to be more that are: Performing maintenance work frequent checks and services. Mainly driven in hilly or can be dangerous and can The Additional Required mountainous terrain.
  • Page 397: Maintenance Schedule

    Service and Maintenance 11-3 Maintenance Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required Services Every When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Schedule 12 000 km/7,500 mi SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within Owner Checks and Services Rotate the tires, if recommended the next 1 000 km/600 mi.
  • Page 398 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check tire inflation pressures. Visually inspect fuel system for Check accelerator pedal for See Tire Pressure on damage or leaks. damage, high effort, or binding. page 10 53. Replace if needed. Visually inspect exhaust system Inspect tire wear. See Tire and nearby heat shields for Visually inspect gas strut for Inspection on page 10 60.
  • Page 399 Service and Maintenance 11-5...
  • Page 400 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance b) Check all fuel and vapor lines d) Or every five years, whichever Schedule Additional Required and hoses for proper hook up, comes first. See Cooling System on Services Normal routing, and condition. Check that page 10 19.
  • Page 401 Service and Maintenance 11-7...
  • Page 402: Services

    11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance c) Or every four years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. Services Services Severe d) Or every five years, whichever a) Or every two years, whichever comes first. See Cooling System on Vehicles using DOT 4 brake fluid comes first.
  • Page 403: And Care

    Service and Maintenance 11-9 Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
  • Page 404 11-10 Service and Maintenance Fluids Lamps Shocks and Struts Proper fluid levels and approved Properly working headlamps, Shocks and struts help aid in control fluids protect the vehicle s taillamps, and brake lamps are for a smoother ride. systems and components. important to see and be seen on Signs of wear may include See Recommended Fluids and...
  • Page 405 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Tires Vehicle Care Windshield Tires need to be properly inflated, To help keep the vehicle looking like For safety, appearance, and the rotated, and balanced. Maintaining new, vehicle care products are best viewing, keep the windshield the tires can save money, fuel, and available from your dealer.
  • Page 406: Lubricants, And Parts

    11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, Engine Oil of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10 12. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
  • Page 407 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Automatic Transmission (2.4L Engine) DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19256039, Automatic Transmission (2.0L Engine) in Canada 19256040). Manual Transmission See your dealer. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, Key Lock Cylinders in Canada 10953474).
  • Page 408: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 55560894 A3128C Engine Oil Filter 2.0L L4 Engine 12605566 PF457G 2.4L L4 Engine...
  • Page 409: Maintenance Records

    Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 410 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 411 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 412 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 413: Technical Data

    Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the Vehicle Identification VIN is the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
  • Page 414: Vehicle Data

    12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.0L L4 Engine 7.8 L 8.2 qt...
  • Page 415 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid* (Drain and Refill) 2.0L L4 Engine, 6-Speed Automatic (Transmission Requires No Fluid Replacement) 2.4L L4 Engine, 6-Speed Automatic 8.4 L 8.9 qt Wheel Nut Torque 110 lb ft *See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 15 for information on checking fluid level. All capacities are approximate.
  • Page 416: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.4L LUK Engine 2.4L LEA Engine Belt removal and installation 2.0L LHU Engine requires special tools. See your dealer for service.
  • Page 417: Customer Information

    Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Buick. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-14...
  • Page 418 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Buick, remember dispute resolution program prior to member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be filing a court action, use of the it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility.
  • Page 419 Customer Information 13-3 This program is available in all of owner disputes involving For further information concerning 50 states and the District of factory-related vehicle service eligibility in the Canadian Motor Columbia. Eligibility is limited by claims. The program provides for Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), vehicle age, mileage, and other the review of the facts involved by...
  • Page 420: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    1908 Colonel Sam Drive General Motors de Mexico, However, if a customer wishes to Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 S. de R.L. de C.V. write or e-mail Buick, the letter www.gm.ca Customer Assistance Center should be addressed to: Av. Ejercito Nacional #843...
  • Page 421: Online Owner Center

    My GM Canada www.gm.ca links to parts and service maintenance records. My GM Canada is a estimates, check trade-in Buick dealer locator for service password-protected section of values, or schedule a service nationwide. www.gm.ca where you can save appointment by adding the Exclusive privileges and offers.
  • Page 422: Program

    Calling for Assistance the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. required for the vehicle, such as Buick and General Motors of When calling Roadside Assistance, hand controls or a wheelchair/ Canada Limited reserve the right to have the following information scooter lift for the vehicle.
  • Page 423 Road or Highway: Tow to the violation of any laws. with the most direct route or the nearest Buick dealer for most scenic route. There is a Legal fines. warranty service, or if the vehicle six-request limit per year.
  • Page 424: Program

    13-8 Customer Information Trip Interruption Benefits Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation and Assistance: Must be Appointments Program over 250 kilometers from where the trip was started to When the vehicle requires To enhance your ownership qualify. General Motors of warranty service, contact your experience, we and our participating Canada Limited requires dealer and request an appointment.
  • Page 425 Customer Information 13-9 Transportation Options original receipts and can only be up insurance coverage, credit card, etc. to the maximum amount allowed by You are responsible for fuel Warranty service can generally be GM for shuttle service. In addition, usage charges and may also be completed while you wait.
  • Page 426: Collision Damage Repair

    13-10 Customer Information Collision Damage Repair vehicles that were total losses in Repair Facility prior crashes. In most cases, the GM also recommends that you If the vehicle is involved in a parts being recycled are from choose a collision repair facility that collision and it is damaged, have the undamaged sections of the vehicle.
  • Page 427 Customer Information 13-11 When purchasing insurance, we Give only the necessary information Choose a reputable repair facility recommend that you ensure that the to police and other parties involved that uses quality replacement parts. vehicle will be repaired with GM in the crash.
  • Page 428: Service Publications Ordering Information

    13-12 Customer Information Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Publications Owner Information but you must live with the repair. Ordering Information Owner publications are written Depending on your policy limits, specifically for owners and intended your insurance company may Service Manuals to provide basic operational initially value the repair using...
  • Page 429: Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects To The United States

    Customer Information 13-13 Current and Past Models Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual Technical Service Bulletins and Defects problems between you, your Manuals are available for current dealer, or General Motors. and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects To contact NHTSA, you may ORDER TOLL FREE: to the United States...
  • Page 430: Government

    Canada immediately, and notify Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: performance and how it is driven. General Motors of Canada Limited. Buick Customer Assistance Center For example, the vehicle uses Call Transport Canada at P.O. Box 33136 computer modules to monitor and...
  • Page 431: Event Data Recorders

    Customer Information 13-15 Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better GM will not access this data or understanding of the circumstances share it with others except: with the This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur. consent of the vehicle owner or, Recorder (EDR).
  • Page 432: Onstar

    13-16 Customer Information ® OnStar Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement If the vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that may also record data in crash or vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that near crash like situations.
  • Page 433: Onstar Services

    OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview The OnStar system status light is next to the OnStar buttons. If the status light is: OnStar Overview Solid Green: System is ready. OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 Flashing Green: On a call.
  • Page 434: Emergency

    14-2 OnStar OnStar Services Navigation Push to connect to a live Advisor to: OnStar navigation requires the Emergency Verify account information or Directions and Connections update contact information. service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, Get driving directions. Requires the built-in system can automatically Push to receive directions or the available Directions and...
  • Page 435 OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands Repeat Other Navigation Services During a Planned Route Available from OnStar 1. Push . System responds: OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers OnStar ready, then a tone. Cancel Route to send destinations from Google 2. Say Repeat. System responds 1.
  • Page 436: Connections

    14-4 OnStar Connections End a Call Place a Call Using a Stored Number OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows Push . System responds: calls to be made and received from Call ended. 1. Push . System responds: the vehicle. The vehicle can also OnStar ready.
  • Page 437: Diagnostics

    OnStar 14-5 It can connect to an OnStar Advisor OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works anytime. For OnStar mobile app Automatic Crash Response, Information compatibility or further information, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, see www.onstar.com. Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Diagnostics Push...
  • Page 438 14-6 OnStar OnStar service cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on TTY Users your vehicle is in a place where page 13 16 for information OnStar has the ability to OnStar has an agreement with a regarding Part 15 of the Federal communicate to the deaf, wireless service provider for service Communications Commission (FCC)
  • Page 439 OnStar 14-7 OnStar Personal Identification Languages Global Positioning Number (PIN) System (GPS) The vehicle can be programmed to respond in French or Spanish. A PIN is needed to access some of Obstruction of the GPS can the OnStar services, like Remote occur in a large city with tall Push and ask an Advisor.
  • Page 440 14-8 OnStar Cellular and GPS Antennas Add-on Electrical Equipment Avoid placing items over or near the The OnStar system is integrated antenna to prevent blocking cellular into the electrical architecture of the and GPS signal reception. Cellular vehicle. Do not add any electrical reception is required for OnStar to equipment.
  • Page 441 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Antilock Brake Passenger Sensing System (ABS) ....9-37 Accessories and System ..... .3-28 Warning Light .
  • Page 442 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Cautions, Danger, and Headlamps, Front Turn Warnings ......iv Battery ..... . . 10-30 Signal, and Parking CD Player .
  • Page 443 INDEX Clock ......5-5 Cupholders ..... 4-1 Door Cluster, Instrument .
  • Page 444 INDEX Engine (cont'd) Floor Mats ....10-108 Drive Belt Routing ... .12-4 Fluid E85 Fuel .
  • Page 445 INDEX Fuel (cont'd) Gauges (cont'd) Headlamps (cont'd) Tachometer ....5-11 High-Beam On Light ..5-24 Recommended .
  • Page 446 INDEX Lighting Entry ......6-6 Ignition Positions ..9-17, 9-19 Labeling, Tire Sidewall .
  • Page 447: For Children (Latch)

    INDEX Lights (cont'd) Malfunction Indicator Lamp ..5-16 Mirrors Traction Control System Manual Mode ....9-34 Automatic Dimming ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak .
  • Page 448 INDEX Ordering Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-28 Service Publications ..13-12 Perchlorate Materials Object Detection System Outlets Requirements, California ..10-3 Messages ....5-33 Power .
  • Page 449 INDEX Remote Keyless Entry Roof (RKE) System ... . . 2-3, 2-4 Sunroof ..... . .2-21 Radio Frequency Remote Vehicle Start .
  • Page 450 i-10 INDEX Scheduling Appointments ..13-8 Service (cont'd) Starting the Vehicle Parts Identification Label ..12-1 Sealant Kit, Tire ..10-70, 10-77 Messsages ....5-34 Seats Publications Ordering Steering .
  • Page 451 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont'd) Transmission Sealant and Automatic .....9-32 Tachometer ....5-11 Compressor Kit .
  • Page 452 i-12 INDEX Windshield Wiper/Washer ....5-3 Vehicle Warning Winter Canadian Owners ....iii Brake System Light .

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