Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ..... . 2 In Brief ......5 Keys, Doors, and Windows .
Page 3: Introduction
GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the About Driving the Vehicle Keep this manual in the vehicle for BUICK Emblem, and ENCORE are quick reference.
Page 4 Introduction Danger, Warning, and Vehicle Symbol Chart Caution Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle Warning messages found on vehicle and what they mean. For more labels and in this manual describe information on the symbol, refer to hazards and what to do to avoid or the Index.
Page 5 Introduction : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer : LATCH System Child Restraints : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Oil Pressure : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor ® : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Under Pressure : Windshield Washer Fluid...
Page 6: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Cruise Control ....19 Driver Information Center (DIC) ....19 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Instrument Panel System .
Page 7: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 8: Instrument Panel
In Brief 1. Air Vents 0 142. 10. Shift Lever. See Automatic 21. Data Link Connector (DLC) Transmission 0 165. (Out of View). See Malfunction 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn Indicator Lamp (Check Engine and Lane-Change Signals 11. Auxiliary Input Jack. See the Light) 0 106.
Page 9: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive : Press to unlock the driver door, 2. Immediately press and hold all doors, or, if equipped, the locking for at least four seconds or until Information fuel door. The hazard warning the turn signal lamps flash. flashers may flash.
Page 10: Liftgate
In Brief From the outside, turn the key Liftgate Windows toward the front or rear of the To lock or unlock the liftgate from vehicle, or press on the inside, press on the power Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) door locks. See Power Door Locks transmitter.
Page 11: Seat Adjustment
In Brief Seat Adjustment Power Seats Lumbar Adjustment Manual Seats To adjust a power seat: If available, press the front or rear of the switch to increase or decrease Move the seat forward or To adjust a manual seat: lumbar support. Release the switch rearward by sliding the control when the desired level of support is 1.
Page 12: Memory Features
In Brief Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to an upright outside mirror positions. These position: manually stored positions are referred to as Button Memory 1. Lift the lever fully without positions. applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback The vehicle will also automatically returns to the upright position.
Page 13: Heated Seats
In Brief Heated Seats See Heated Front Seats 0 47. Safety Belts Head Restraint Adjustment 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 head restraint height in the proper position.
Page 14: Passenger Sensing System
In Brief Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status 3. Turn the selector switch to indicator will be visible on the System to deselect the mirror. instrument panel when the vehicle is Interior Mirror started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 105. Adjustment Mirror Adjustment Hold the rearview mirror in the...
Page 15: Steering Wheel Adjustment
In Brief Steering Wheel Interior Lighting Adjustment Front and Rear Dome Lamps The rear dome lamp controls are in the headliner above the rear seats. : Press to turn the lamps off, even when a door is open. To adjust the steering wheel: The front dome lamp controls are in : When the button is returned to the overhead console.
Page 16: Exterior Lighting
In Brief Reading Lamps Exterior Lighting : Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. : If equipped with fog lamps, press to turn the lamps on or off.
Page 17 In Brief Move the lever to one of the Move the windshield wiper lever REAR : Push the windshield following positions: out of the INT position to wiper lever forward to spray washer deactivate Rainsense. fluid on the rear window. The lever HI : Use for fast wipes.
Page 18: Climate Controls
In Brief Climate Controls The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. Climate Control System 1. Temperature Control 6. Air Conditioning or Comfort/ Eco Air Conditioning 2. Air Delivery Modes 7. Recirculation 3. Fan Control See Climate Control Systems 0 135 4.
Page 19: Transmission
In Brief Dual Automatic Climate Control System Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) 1. Driver and Passenger Heated 7. Fan Controls Seats (If Equipped) 8. Air Conditioning or Comfort/ DSC allows you to shift an 2. Driver and Passenger Eco Air Conditioning automatic transmission similar to a Temperature Controls manual transmission.
Page 20: Vehicle Features
In Brief Vehicle Features Cruise Control SET/ : Move the thumbwheel down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is Infotainment System already active, use to decrease speed. See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio : Press to disengage cruise players, phone, navigation system, control without erasing the set...
Page 21: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)
In Brief 3. MENU: Press to display the Rear Vision LDW light, , is green if a lane DIC menus. This button is also marking is detected. If the vehicle Camera (RVC) used to return to or exit the last departs the lane without using a turn screen displayed on the DIC.
Page 22: Power Outlets
In Brief objects while parking the vehicle. Sunroof Vent : Press and hold the front or It operates at speeds less than rear of switch (2) to vent or close 8 km/h (5 mph). FRPA uses audio the sunroof. beeps to provide distance and Manually close the sunshade.
Page 23: Performance And Maintenance
In Brief Performance and To turn off both Traction Control pressure shown on the Tire and and StabiliTrak, press and Loading Information label. See Maintenance Vehicle Load Limits 0 152. The hold until illuminate warning light will remain on until the in the instrument cluster and the Traction Control/ tire pressure is corrected.
Page 24: Driving For Better Fuel
Brake gradually and avoid 1. Press the MENU button to abrupt stops. show Remaining Oil Life on the New Buick owners are automatically display. This display shows an enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Avoid idling the engine for long estimate of the oil s remaining Program.
Page 25: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Folding Mirrors ....36 Keys and Locks Heated Mirrors ....36 Windows Reverse Tilt Mirrors .
Page 26 Keys, Doors, and Windows Warning (Continued) impacted, and airbags may not deploy. To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the ignition key, do not change the way the ignition key and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if equipped, are connected to the provided key rings.
Page 27: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors, and Windows If locked out of the vehicle, see Remote Keyless Entry The hazard warning flashers may Roadside Assistance Program flash and/or the horn may sound to (RKE) System Operation 0 283. indicate locking. See Remote Lock/ The RKE transmitter may work up to Unlock/Start under Vehicle With an active OnStar subscription, Personalization 0 121.
Page 28 Keys, Doors, and Windows replacement can be purchased and If a key is lost or damaged, see your (Vehicle Locator/Panic programmed through your dealer. dealer to have a new key made. Alarm) : If equipped, press and hold When the replacement transmitter is briefly to initiate vehicle locator.
Page 29: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. Remote Vehicle Start 5. Repeat Steps 2 4 two more The vehicle may have this feature times. After the third time, turn that allows you to start the engine to ON/RUN; the key is learned from outside the vehicle.
Page 30 Keys, Doors, and Windows Other conditions can affect the Extending Engine Run Time Turn on the hazard warning performance of the transmitter. See flashers. The engine run time can also be Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) extended by another 10 minutes, Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Page 31: Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Door Locks Power Door Locks Warning (Continued) Warning death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle Unlocked doors can be whenever leaving it. dangerous. Outsiders can easily enter Passengers, especially through an unlocked door children, can easily open when you slow down or stop the doors and fall out of a the vehicle.
Page 32: Automatic Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Shift the transmission into Safety Locks When is pressed on the power P (Park). door lock switch while the door is The rear door safety locks prevent open, a chime will sound three Automatic door unlocking can be passengers from opening the rear times indicating delayed locking is programmed through the Driver...
Page 33: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows To open a rear door when the safety Doors Warning (Continued) lock is on: 1. Unlock the door by activating Liftgate highest setting. See the inside handle, by using the Climate Control Systems power door lock switch, or by in the Index.
Page 34: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows To lock or unlock the liftgate from Vehicle Security On Solid : Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system. outside, press on the This vehicle has theft-deterrent RKE transmitter. See Remote Fast Flast : Vehicle is unsecured. features;...
Page 35: Immobilizer
Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle alarm system will not Avoid setting off the alarm by Immobilizer Operation arm if the doors are locked with accident by locking the vehicle after This vehicle has a passive the key. all occupants have left the vehicle theft-deterrent system.
Page 36: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows When trying to start the vehicle, the Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on. Convex Mirrors If the engine does not start and the security light stays on, there is a Warning problem with the system.
Page 37: Folding Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Folding Mirrors Reverse Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors If equipped with memory seats, the Manual Folding Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors passenger and/or driver mirror tilts These mirrors can be folded inward to a preselected position when the Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear to prevent damage when going vehicle is in R (Reverse).
Page 38: Automatic Dimming Rearview
Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Dimming Windows pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Rearview Mirror windows are up. To reduce the Warning If equipped, automatic dimming sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped. reduces the glare of headlamps Never leave a child, a helpless from behind.
Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows the switch. Press or pull the window Anti-Pinch Feature switch fully and release it to activate The anti-pinch feature is on the express feature. The express windows with the express-up mode can be canceled by pressing feature.
Page 40: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Roof Express-Open/Express-Close : To Press to activate the rear express-open or express-close the window lockout switch. The sunroof, fully press and release the indicator light comes on when Sunroof front or rear of switch (1) until the activated.
Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris.
Page 42: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Care ....58 Replacing LATCH System Parts Replacing Safety Belt System After a Crash ....83 Restraints Parts after a Crash .
Page 43: Head Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
Page 44: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats When an occupant is in the seat, Front Seats always return the head restraint to The rear seats have head restraints the upright position. Pull the head Seat Adjustment in the outboard seating positions restraint up and push it rearward that can be lowered for better until it locks into place.
Page 45: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints 2. Slide the seat to the desired Raise or lower the entire seat by Reclining Seatbacks position and release the moving the rear of the control up handle. or down. Warning 3. Try to move the seat back and To adjust the seatback, see forth to be sure it is locked in Reclining Seatbacks 0 44.
Page 46: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints If necessary, move the safety Warning (Continued) belt out of the way to access the lever. The shoulder belt will not be 2. Move the seatback to the against your body. Instead, it will desired position, then release be in front of you.
Page 47 Seats and Restraints If available, the MEM, 1, and 2 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a Recalling RKE Memory Positions buttons on the outboard side of the second driver using 2. The RKE memory feature can recall driver seat are used to manually the driver seat and outside mirrors Recalling Button Memory save and recall the driver seat and...
Page 48: Front Seat Armrest
Seats and Restraints To stop recall movement, press one To stop recall movement, press one There is an armrest on the inboard of the memory, power mirror, of the memory or power seat side of the driver seat. To raise or or power seat controls.
Page 49: Folding Seatback
Seats and Restraints Remote Start Heated Seats Warning When it is cold outside, the heated seats can be turned on If you fold the seatback forward to automatically during a remote carry longer objects, such as skis, vehicle start. The heated seats will be sure any such cargo is not be canceled when the ignition is near an airbag.
Page 50: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints 2. Move the seat as far back as 1. Lift the lever fully to unlock the Rear Seats possible. See Seat Adjustment seatback. Then, raise the 0 43. seatback and push it rearward Folding the Seatback until it re-engages. Either side of the seatback can be 2.
Page 51 Seats and Restraints To fold a seatback down: The seat cushion must be tilted forward before the seatback is 1. Make sure the floor area in folded down. Otherwise, the front of the rear seats is clear. seatback will not fold down 2.
Page 52 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. Warning A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, Safety Belt Clip on Side Trim 7.
Page 53: Rear Seat Armrest
Seats and Restraints To return the rear seatback to the The center rear safety belt may Rear Seat Armrest normal seating position: lock when you raise the seatback. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again. If the safety belt is still locked, try again after pulling the seat cushion out.
Page 54: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints Safety Belts When riding in a vehicle, you travel Warning (Continued) as fast as the vehicle does. If the This section of the manual vehicle stops suddenly, you keep passengers to ride in any area of describes how to use safety belts going until something stops you.
Page 55: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why It is very important for all occupants pelvic bones and you would be should I have to wear safety to buckle up. Statistics show that less likely to slide under the lap belts? unbelted people are hurt more often belt.
Page 56: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you All seating positions in the vehicle very quickly. If this happens, let have a lap-shoulder belt. the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt The following instructions explain across you more slowly.
Page 57 Seats and Restraints To unlatch the belt, push the button shoulder belt height adjustment on the buckle. The belt should could reduce the effectiveness of return to its stowed position. the safety belt in a crash. See How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 0 54. Always stow the safety belt slowly.
Page 58: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide This vehicle has safety belt positions the belt away from the pretensioners for the front outboard neck and head. occupants. Although the safety belt Comfort guides are available pretensioners cannot be seen, they through your dealer for the rear...
Page 59: Safety Belt Extender
Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Extender safety belts may not protect you in a Replacing Safety Belt crash. They can rip apart under System Parts after a If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten impact forces. If a belt is torn or Crash around you, you should use it.
Page 60: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints New parts and repairs may be Airbag System Seat-mounted side impact necessary even if the safety belt airbags for the second row The vehicle has the following system was not being used at the outboard passengers. airbags: time of the crash.
Page 61 Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things Warning Warning to know about the airbag system: Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, Warning force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag when an eye, anyone who is up it inflates can be seriously injured You can be severely injured or...
Page 62: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side Shown, Passenger The driver knee airbag (if equipped) Side Similar is below the steering column. The front outboard passenger knee The seat-mounted side impact The driver frontal airbag is in the airbag (if equipped) is below the airbags for the driver and front center of the steering wheel.
Page 63: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints predict how severe a crash is likely Warning (Continued) to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the clear. Do not put anything occupants. The vehicle has between an occupant and an electronic sensors that help the airbag, and do not attach or put airbag system determine the anything on the steering wheel...
Page 64: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags are not intended to Roof-rail airbags are designed to For airbag locations, see Where Are inflate during vehicle rollovers, in inflate in moderate to severe side the Airbags? 0 61. rear impacts, or in many side crashes depending on the location How Does an Airbag impacts.
Page 65: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
Seats and Restraints But airbags would not help in many prevent the driver from seeing out of The feature may also activate, types of collisions, primarily the windshield or being able to steer without airbag inflation, after an because the occupant's motion is the vehicle, nor does it prevent event that exceeds a predetermined not toward those airbags.
Page 66: Passenger Sensing System
Seats and Restraints Additional windshield breakage may Passenger Sensing on or off, will be visible. See also occur from the front outboard Passenger Airbag Status Indicator System passenger airbag. 0 105. The vehicle has a passenger Airbags are designed to inflate The passenger sensing system sensing system for the front only once.
Page 67 Seats and Restraints Never put a rear-facing child seat in The system determines that a Warning (Continued) the front. This is because the risk to small child is present in a the rear-facing child is so great, booster seat. inflate under some unusual if the airbag inflates.
Page 68 Seats and Restraints passenger seat. When the 5. If, after reinstalling the child Warning (Continued) passenger sensing system has restraint and restarting the allowed the airbags to be enabled, vehicle, the on indicator is still away. See Airbag Readiness the on indicator will light and stay lit lit, turn the vehicle off.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material Warning (Continued) from the seat, such as Adult-Sized Occupant blankets, cushions, seat ride in the front outboard covers, seat heaters, or seat passenger seat, if the passenger massagers.
Page 70: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Seats and Restraints vehicle. See Adding Equipment to dealer and the service manual have from working properly. The the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 69 information about servicing the operation of the airbag system can for more information about vehicle and the airbag system. To also be affected by changing or modifications that can affect how purchase a service manual, see...
Page 71: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints of the seat fabric, could also Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System interfere with the operation of the Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need passenger sensing system. This regularly scheduled maintenance or could either prevent proper replacement.
Page 72: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that Can proper safety belt fit be come with the booster seat state the maintained for the length of the weight and height limitations for that trip? If yes, continue. If no, Older Children booster.
Page 73: Infants And Young Children
Seats and Restraints In a crash, children who are not Warning (Continued) buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be That could cause serious or fatal thrown out of the vehicle. Older injuries. The shoulder belt should children need to use safety belts go over the shoulder and across properly.
Page 74 Seats and Restraints restraints. In fact, the law in every Every time infants and young state in the United States and in children ride in vehicles, they should every Canadian province says have the protection provided by children up to some age must be appropriate child restraints.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints restraint will have a label saying Warning (Continued) that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. the hip bones, as it should. The restraint manufacturer Instead, it may settle up around instructions that come with the the child's abdomen. In a crash, restraint state the weight and the belt would apply force on a height limitations for a particular...
Page 76: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint Rear-Facing Infant Seat restraint for the child's body with the designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness.
Page 77: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints important, so if they are not Securing the Child Within the Warning (Continued) available, obtain a replacement Child Restraint copy from the manufacturer. restraint properly in the vehicle Keep in mind that an unsecured Warning using the vehicle safety belt or child restraint can move around in a LATCH system, following the A child can be seriously injured or...
Page 78: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Seats and Restraints child restraint prevents access to or Warning Warning (Continued) interferes with the routing of the safety belt. A child in a rear-facing child the front seat, always move the Wherever a child restraint is restraint can be seriously injured front passenger seat as far back installed, be sure to secure the child or killed if the front passenger...
Page 79 Seats and Restraints attachments. LATCH-compatible child restraint. A child restraint must Lower Anchors rear-facing and forward-facing child never be attached using only the top seats can be properly installed tether. using either the LATCH anchors or The LATCH anchorage system can the vehicle s safety belts.
Page 80 Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints that have a (Lower Anchor) : Seating top tether are designed for use with positions with two lower anchors. or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be...
Page 81 Seats and Restraints system secured in a rear seating Warning position. See Where to Put the Restraint 0 76 for additional To reduce the risk of serious or information. fatal injuries during a crash, do Securing a Child Restraint not attach more than one child Designed for the LATCH restraint to a single anchor.
Page 82 Seats and Restraints restraint with the top tether and Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) the safety belts. Refer to your child restraint manufacturer wrapped around a child s neck. Do not fold the empty rear seat instructions and the If the shoulder belt is locked and with a safety belt buckled.
Page 83 Seats and Restraints tether to the top tether anchor, If the position you are if equipped. Refer to the child using does not have a restraint instructions and the head restraint and you are following steps: using a single tether, route the tether over the 2.1.
Page 84: Replacing Latch System Parts
Seats and Restraints If the position you are If the child restraint has the LATCH Warning (Continued) using has an adjustable system, see Lower Anchors and head restraint and you are Tethers for Children (LATCH resulting in serious injury or even using a dual tether, raise System) 0 77 for how and where to death in a crash.
Page 85 Seats and Restraints restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint 0 76. 1.
Page 86: Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint (Front Passenger Seat) manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top This vehicle has airbags. A rear tether. See Lower Anchors and seat is a safer place to secure a Tethers for Children (LATCH forward-facing child restraint.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints When using the lap-shoulder belt to Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) secure the child restraint in this position, follow the instructions that passenger frontal airbag inflates. front passenger seat as far back came with the child restraint and the This is because the back of the as it will go.
Page 88 Seats and Restraints 4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the 6. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. way out of the retractor to set on the child restraint, pull the the lock.
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of...
Page 90: Storage
Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..89 Instrument Panel Storage ..89 Do not store heavy or sharp Glove Box ..... 89 objects in storage compartments.
Page 91: Cupholders
Storage Cupholders Sunglasses Storage Underseat Storage If equipped, pull the rear seat If equipped, the sunglasses storage If equipped, there is storage under armrest down to access. is over the driver door. the front passenger seat. Lift the end of the tray and pull it forward to open.
Page 92: Center Console Storage
Storage Center Console Storage Additional Storage Cargo Management System Features This vehicle has a cargo Cargo Cover management system in the rear. For vehicles with center console storage, press the button and slide rearward to open. Pull the strap to lift. If equipped, use the cargo cover to cover items in the rear of the vehicle.
Page 93: Convenience Net
Storage Convenience Net Warning Triangle Fold the load floor. Place the hook from the load floor inside the hook on the side trim. The vehicle may have a If equipped, the warning triangle is convenience net. stowed in the rear storage compartment.
Page 94: First Aid Kit
Storage First Aid Kit Roof Rack System Caution Loading cargo on the roof rack Warning that weighs more than 75 kg If something is carried on top of (165 lb) or hangs over the rear or the vehicle that is longer or wider sides of the vehicle may damage than the roof rack like paneling,...
Page 95: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status Vehicle Messages Indicator ....105 Vehicle Messages ... . 116 Controls Charging System Light .
Page 96: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Controls Horn The infotainment system can be Press on the steering wheel pad Steering Wheel operated by using the steering to sound the horn. Adjustment wheel controls. See "Steering Wheel Controls" in the infotainment Windshield Wiper/Washer manual.
Page 97 Instruments and Controls INT (Intermittent Wipes/Rainsense INT (Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity Warning Wipe Sensitivity Control) : Move Control) : Move the windshield the lever up to INT for intermittent wiper lever to INT. Turn the In freezing weather, do not use wipes, then turn the INT band band on the wiper lever to adjust the...
Page 98: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Instruments and Controls With Rainsense, if the transmission OFF : The rear wiper turns off when The windshield washer reservoir is is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle the button is returned to the middle used for the windshield and the rear speed is very slow, the wipers will position.
Page 99: Clock
Instruments and Controls Setting the Clock Setting the 12/24 Hour Format 1. Press the CONFIG button and To set the time and date: select Time and Date or 1. Press the CONFIG button and press then turn the TUNE/MENU knob to select Time and Date 2.
Page 100 Instruments and Controls Caution Caution Leaving electrical equipment Hanging heavy equipment from plugged in for an extended period the power outlet can cause of time while the vehicle is off will damage not covered by the drain the battery. Always unplug vehicle warranty.
Page 101: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls back in or turn the Retained Warning Lights, Accessory Power (RAP) off and Gauges, and then back on. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 161. The Indicators power restarts when equipment using 150 watts or less is plugged Warning lights and gauges can into the outlet and a system fault is signal that something is wrong...
Page 102: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 103: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls Speedometer AUTO STOP, the engine is off but Fuel Gauge the vehicle is on and can move. The The speedometer shows the vehicle engine could auto start at any time. speed in kilometers per hour (km/h) When the indicator points to OFF, and miles per hour (mph).
Page 104: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls At the service station, the gas Engine Coolant pump shuts off before the gauge Temperature Gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. For example, the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill...
Page 105: Safety Belt Reminders
Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder The vehicle may also have a Light passenger safety belt reminder light. There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster. When the vehicle is started, this English light flashes and a chime may come This gauge shows the engine...
Page 106: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls electronic device. To turn off the Warning reminder light and/or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle If the airbag readiness light stays the safety belt. on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means Airbag Readiness Light the airbag system might not be United States...
Page 107: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls outboard passenger frontal airbag such as the radio and air Warning (Continued) and knee airbag (if equipped) are conditioner, to help reduce the drain allowed to inflate. on the battery. Light 0 105 for more information, If the word OFF or the off symbol is including important safety Malfunction Indicator lit on the passenger airbag status...
Page 108 Instruments and Controls Malfunctions are often indicated by If the light is on steady : A Caution (Continued) the system before any problem is malfunction has been detected. noticeable. Being aware of the light Diagnosis and service may be vehicle warranty. This could also and seeking service promptly when required.
Page 109: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls Emissions Inspection and The light does not come on when the ignition is in ON/RUN Maintenance Programs with the engine not running. If the vehicle requires an Emissions Critical emission control systems Inspection/Maintenance test, the have not been completely test equipment will likely connect to diagnosed.
Page 110: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Instruments and Controls This light comes on briefly when the Power Steering Warning Warning (Continued) engine is started. Light If the light stays on, turn the ignition Driving with the brake system to LOCK/OFF or if the light comes warning light on can lead to a on, stop as soon as possible and crash.
Page 111: Vehicle Ahead Indicator
Instruments and Controls ® If equipped, this light comes on Traction Off Light StabiliTrak OFF Light briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced. This light is green if LDW is on and ready to operate.
Page 112: Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light
Instruments and Controls Traction Control System Tire Pressure Light problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every ignition cycle. ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 232. Engine Oil Pressure Light Caution For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Lack of proper engine oil Monitor System (TPMS), this light The StabiliTrak or Traction Control...
Page 113: Low Fuel Warning Light
Instruments and Controls Low Fuel Warning Light Immobilizer Light This light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced The immobilizer light should come by your dealer. on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the If the light comes on and stays on, it vehicle serviced by your dealer.
Page 114: Front Fog Lamp Light
Instruments and Controls This light comes on when the This light comes on when the Information Displays high-beam headlamps are in use. exterior lamps are in use. See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 127. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Driver Information Changer 0 128. Center (DIC) Cruise Control Light Front Fog Lamp Light...
Page 115 Instruments and Controls The bottom of the DIC display 3. MENU: Press to get to the Trip/ Trip 1 and Trip 2 shows the position of the shift lever Fuel Menu and the Vehicle These displays show the current and the odometer. It may also show Information Menu.
Page 116 Instruments and Controls frequently as driving conditions Timer Vehicle Information Menu change. Unlike average economy, Items This display can be used as a timer. this display cannot be reset. To start the timer, press SET/CLR Press MENU on the turn signal Average fuel economy is calculated while Timer is displayed.
Page 117: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls When the remaining oil life is low, Tire Pressure Vehicle Messages the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON The display will show a vehicle with Messages displayed on the DIC message will appear on the display. the approximate pressures of all indicate the status of the vehicle or See Engine Oil Messages 0 118.
Page 118: Messages
Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage and Brake System Messages Door Ajar Messages Charging Messages BRAKE FLUID LOW DOOR(S) OPEN BATTERY LOW START This message is displayed when the A vehicle symbol will be displayed VEHICLE brake fluid level is low. See Brake on the DIC showing which door is Fluid 0 206.
Page 119: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEATED ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE speed while this message is on, but maximum acceleration and speed STOP ENGINE ENGINE may be reduced. Anytime this This message displays and a This message displays when the message stays on, the vehicle continuous chime sounds if the engine oil temperature is too hot.
Page 120 Instruments and Controls system cannot activate due to a PARK ASSIST OFF SERVICE SIDE DETECTION temporary condition. See Forward SYSTEM This message displays when the Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 178. parking assist system has been If this message remains on after turned off or when there is a FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED, continued driving, the vehicle needs...
Page 121: Ride Control System
Instruments and Controls need service. For cleaning, see vehicle and check for the message TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE Washing the Vehicle under on the DIC display. If the message This message displays when the Exterior Care 0 253. is still displayed or appears again system is learning new tires.
Page 122: Transmission Messages
Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages Vehicle 2. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob or outer ring to highlight the Personalization SERVICE TRANSMISSION Vehicle Settings menu. This message displays if there is a 3. Press the TUNE/MENU knob Use the audio system controls to problem with the transmission.
Page 123 Instruments and Controls Set Date Auto Volume Bluetooth 12 hr / 24 hr Format The auto volume feature The following list of menu items may automatically adjusts the radio be available: Set Time volume to compensate for road and Activation Select to manually set the time.
Page 124 Instruments and Controls Return to Factory Settings Sort Climate and Air Quality This allows the first Home Page to Select Return to Factory Settings to If equipped, select the Climate and be customized. See Home Page return Bluetooth to the default Air Quality menu and the following under Using the System in the settings.
Page 125 Instruments and Controls Select On or Off. Comfort and Convenience Chime Volume This allows the selection of the If equipped, select the Comfort and Auto Defog chime volume level. Convenience menu and the When selected and high humidity is following may display: Select Normal or High.
Page 126 Instruments and Controls Collision Detection System Vehicle Locator Lights Select All Doors, Driver Door, or OFF. This allows the headlamps, parking Select the Collision Detection lamps, taillamps, and most of the System menu and the following may Delayed Door Lock interior lamps to turn on briefly display: When selected, this feature will...
Page 127 Instruments and Controls Remote Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing on the RKE transmitter. When set to Driver Door, the driver door will unlock the first time pressed and all doors will unlock when is pressed a second time.
Page 128: Lighting
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting (Parking Lamps) : Turns on the parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, sidemarker lamps, and Exterior Lamp Controls instrument panel lights. Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls ..127 (Headlamps) : Turns on the Headlamp High/Low-Beam headlamps, parking lamps, Changer .
Page 129: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting Headlamp High/ This indicator light turns on in the The engine is running. instrument cluster when the Low-Beam Changer When the DRL are on, only the high-beam headlamps are on. low-beam headlamps, at a reduced level of brightness, will be on. The Flash-to-Pass taillamps, sidemarker, instrument panel, and other lamps will not...
Page 130: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting Automatic Headlamp If the vehicle is started in a dark Hazard Warning Flashers garage, the automatic headlamp System system comes on immediately. If it When it is dark enough outside and is light outside when the vehicle leaves the garage, there is a slight the exterior lamp control is in the automatic position, the headlamps delay before the automatic...
Page 131: Turn And Lane-Change
Lighting Turn and Lane-Change burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not If the high-beam headlamps are burned out, check the fuse. See turned on, the fog lamps will turn off. Signals Fuses and Circuit Breakers 0 215. If the high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will turn Front Fog Lamps back on again.
Page 132: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps (Door) : When the button is returned to the middle position, the The courtesy lamps come on lamps turn on automatically when a Instrument Panel automatically when any door is door is opened. Illumination Control opened and the dome lamp is in the (On) : Press to turn on the door position.
Page 133: Reading Lamps
Lighting Lighting Features Exit Lighting (On) : Press to turn on the dome lamps. The headlamps, taillamps, parking Entry Lighting lamps, back up lamps, and license Reading Lamps plate lamps come on at night, or in The headlamps, parking lamps, areas with limited lighting, when the taillamps, back-up lamps, and most key is removed from the ignition.
Page 134 Lighting battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after some time. To restart the 10 minute timer, turn the exterior lamp control to the position and then back to the position. To keep the lamps on for more than 10 minutes, the ignition must be in the ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position.
Page 135: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio Introduction players, phone, navigation system, Infotainment ....134 and voice or speech recognition.
Page 136: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be Climate Control Systems controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems ..135 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ... . . 138 Air Vents Air Vents .
Page 137: Air Conditioning
Climate Controls The following are climate control Temperature Control : Turn the Air Conditioning settings that use more fuel: knob clockwise or counterclockwise (Air Conditioning) (For to increase or decrease the Comfort air conditioning mode. Non-Stop/Start Vehicles) : Press temperature setting. to turn the air conditioning on or off.
Page 138 Climate Controls reduce entry of outside air and For eco a/c, press again. The Caution odors. To improve fuel efficiency indicator will turn green. This setting and to cool the vehicle faster, balances fuel economy and air Do not use a razor blade or sharp recirculation may be automatically conditioning comfort.
Page 139: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Influence on Stop/ Start Operation and Fuel Economy The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with (If Equipped) this system. The climate control system depends on other vehicle systems for heat and power input.
Page 140 Climate Controls Only use defrost to clear the Changing the mode cancels the will not come on. Press windows. automatic operation and the system select recirculation; press it goes into manual mode. Press again to select outside air. Automatic Operation AUTO to return to automatic English units can be changed to The system automatically controls...
Page 141 Climate Controls automatically to cool the air inside conditioning. This setting allows air conditioner. If the climate control the vehicle or to dry the air needed higher humidity inside the vehicle system does not detect possible to defog the windshield faster. and window fogging before the window fogging, it returns to normal engine restarts.
Page 142 Climate Controls 10 minutes. At higher speeds, the The climate control system uses the (Heated Steering Wheel, If rear window defogger may stay on sensor information to adjust the Equipped) : Press to turn the continuously. temperature, fan speed, heated steering wheel on or off. See recirculation, and air delivery mode Heated Steering Wheel 0 95.
Page 143: Air Vents
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 Use the thumbwheels near the air windshield that can block the flow of vents to control the amount of air into the vehicle.
Page 144 Climate Controls 4. Replace the air filter. 5. Close the air filter cover and reinstall the glove box. See your dealer if additional assistance is needed.
Page 145: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting out of Park ... 162 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Parking over Things System ..... . 178 Operating That Burn .
Page 146: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Driving Information Driving Environment Safe driver behavior and understanding of the environment Be prepared for driving in inclement can help avoid a rollover crash in Driver Behavior weather, at night, or during other any type of vehicle, including utility times where visibility or traction may vehicles.
Page 147: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Refer to the infotainment section for Drunk Driving passenger to handle potential more information on using that Death and injury associated with distractions. system. Refer to the infotainment drinking and driving is a global manual for more information on the Become familiar with vehicle tragedy.
Page 148: Braking
Driving and Operating Braking Once the power assist is used up, it See your dealer if there is a can take longer to stop and the problem. Braking action involves perception brake pedal will be harder to push. Curve Tips time and reaction time.
Page 149: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go The vehicle may straighten out. straight down the roadway. Be ready for a second skid if it occurs. Loss of Control Slow down and adjust your driving according to weather Skidding conditions.
Page 150: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating Always drive slower in these types Hydroplaning Hill and Mountain Roads of driving conditions and avoid Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Driving on steep hills or through driving through large puddles and can build up under the vehicle's mountains is different than driving deep-standing or flowing water.
Page 151: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Winter Driving clear roads in shaded areas. Warning The surface of a curve or an Driving on Snow or Ice overpass can remain icy when Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) the surrounding roads are clear. Snow or ice between the tires and or with the ignition off is Avoid sudden steering the road creates less traction or...
Page 152: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating To save fuel, run the engine for Warning (Continued) Warning short periods to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and carbon monoxide (CO), which If the vehicle's tires spin at high partially close the window. Moving cannot be seen or smelled.
Page 153: Vehicle Load Limits
Driving and Operating causes a rocking motion that could Tire and Loading Information Warning (Continued) free the vehicle. If that does not get Label the vehicle out after a few tries, it maximum front or rear Gross might need to be towed out. If the Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 154 Driving and Operating The Tire and Loading Determine the combined exceed the available cargo Information label also shows the and luggage load capacity weight of the driver and size of the original equipment calculated in Step 4. passengers that will be tires (3) and the recommended riding in your vehicle.
Page 155 Driving and Operating Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg for Example 2 = 453 kg for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs).
Page 156 Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers, Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Warning and cargo should never exceed The GVWR includes the weight your vehicle's capacity weight. of the vehicle, all occupants, Things you put inside the fuel, and cargo. vehicle can strike and injure Certification/Tire Label people in a sudden stop or...
Page 157: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating Starting and To shift out of P (Park), the ignition Caution (Continued) must be in ON/RUN and the regular Operating brake pedal applied. breaking-in guideline every 0 (STOPPING THE ENGINE/LOCK/ time you get new brake New Vehicle Break-In OFF) : When the vehicle is stopped, linings.
Page 158 Driving and Operating 1. Brake using a firm and steady 2 (ON/RUN) : This position can be Warning (Continued) pressure. Do not pump the used to operate the electrical brakes repeatedly. This may accessories and to display some systems and disable the airbags. deplete power assist, requiring instrument cluster warning and While driving, only shut the...
Page 159: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating OFF, and the key is in the ignition. Caution Caution If the ignition becomes difficult to turn, see Keys 0 24. If you add electrical parts or Cranking the engine for long Key Lock Release accessories, you could change periods of time, by returning the the way the engine operates.
Page 160: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating then stops again, do the same The stop/start system helps to save The Auto Stop time is greater thing. This clears the extra fuel and to reduce the exhaust than two minutes. gasoline from the engine. Do emissions.
Page 161 Driving and Operating Warning Warning (Continued) Improper use of the heater cord it overheat and cause a fire, property damage, electric or an extension cord can damage shock, and injury. the cord and may result in overheating and fire. Do not operate the vehicle with the heater cord Plug the cord into a permanently attached to the...
Page 162: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating away from moving engine Shifting Into Park Warning (Continued) parts. If you do not it could be 1. Hold the brake pedal down and damaged. It is dangerous to get out of the set the parking brake. See The length of time the heater should vehicle if the shift lever is not fully Parking Brake 0 168.
Page 163: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating button on the shift lever. If you can, Shifting out of Park 4. Move the shift lever to the it means that the shift lever was not desired position. This vehicle is equipped with a shift fully locked into P (Park). If still unable to shift out of P (Park): lock control.
Page 164: Parking Over Things
Driving and Operating 1. Turn the ignition OFF and Parking over Things remove the key. That Burn 2. Hold the brake pedal down. Apply the parking brake. Warning Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn.
Page 165: Engine Exhaust
Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust If the vehicle is left with the engine Warning (Continued) running, follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. There are holes or openings Warning See Shifting Into Park 0 161 and in the vehicle body from Engine Exhaust 0 164.
Page 166: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating Automatic all the way into P (Park) as you Warning maintain brake application. Then Transmission press the shift lever button and It is dangerous to get out of the move the shift lever into another vehicle if the shift lever is not fully gear.
Page 167: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating The vehicle has an automatic Caution (Continued) Caution neutral shift feature which allows the transmission to automatically shift to repairs would not be covered by If the vehicle accelerates slowly, N (Neutral) when the vehicle is the vehicle warranty. Be sure the or does not shift gears, the stopped with a forward gear engine is not running at high...
Page 168: Drive Systems
Driving and Operating While driving in manual mode, The transmission will only allow you Drive Systems the transmission will remain in to shift into gears appropriate for the the driver selected gear. When vehicle speed and engine All-Wheel Drive coming to a stop in the manual revolutions per minute (rpm): position, the vehicle will If equipped, this feature transfers...
Page 169: Antilock Brake
Driving and Operating Brakes avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS computer senses the wheels are Do not pump the brakes. Just hold slowing down. If one of the wheels Antilock Brake the brake pedal down firmly and let is about to stop rolling, the computer ABS work.
Page 170: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating To set the parking brake, hold the conditions. This feature uses the Ride Control Systems brake pedal down and pull up on the stability system hydraulic brake parking brake lever. If the ignition is control module to supplement the Traction Control/ on, the brake system warning light power brake system under...
Page 171 Driving and Operating vehicle wheel brakes to assist the 2. Turn the engine off and wait driver in keeping the vehicle on the 15 seconds. intended path. 3. Start the engine. If cruise control is being used and Drive the vehicle. If comes on traction control or StabiliTrak begins and stays on, the vehicle may need...
Page 172: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating stay on in the instrument cluster. Cruise Control Caution The appropriate message is The cruise control lets the vehicle displayed in the DIC. See Ride Do not repeatedly brake or maintain a speed of about 40 km/h Control System Messages 0 120.
Page 173 Driving and Operating See Traction Control/Electronic RES/+ (Resume/Accel) : If there is 3. Move the thumbwheel down Stability Control 0 169. If a collision a set speed in memory, move the toward SET/ and release it. alert occurs when cruise control is thumbwheel up briefly to resume to 4.
Page 174 Driving and Operating Increasing Speed While Using Move the thumbwheel toward Using Cruise Control on Hills Cruise Control SET/ and hold until the desired How well cruise control works on lower speed is reached, then If the cruise control system is hills depends on the vehicle speed, release it.
Page 175: Driver Assistance Systems
Driving and Operating Erasing Speed Memory Driver Assistance An image appears on the infotainment screen with the The cruise control set speed is Systems message Check Surroundings for erased from memory if Safety when the vehicle is shifted pressed or if the vehicle is Rear Vision into R (Reverse).
Page 176 Driving and Operating 20 m (65 ft) from the left or right side The area displayed by the camera is behind the vehicle. The RCTA limited. system will not work properly if ice, It does not display objects that are snow, mud, or anything else builds close to either corner or under the up on the rear bumper sensors.
Page 177: Parking Assist
Driving and Operating The back of the vehicle is in an on the center stack, forward of the Warning accident, the position and shift lever, must be pressed. See mounting angle of the camera Turning the System On and Off The Parking Assist system does can change or the camera can later in this section.
Page 178 Driving and Operating Objects Detected by Both the The indicator light in the button The sensors are not clean. Keep Front and Rear Sensors comes on when the system is the vehicle's bumpers free of turned on. mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush. In general, if objects are detected at For cleaning instructions, see the same time near both the front...
Page 179: System
Driving and Operating Other conditions, such as or if a vehicle ahead is partially Warning (Continued) vibrations from a jackhammer or blocked by pedestrians or other the compression of air brakes on objects. FCA will not detect another warning with enough time to help a very large truck, are affecting vehicle ahead until it is completely avoid a crash.
Page 180: Side Blind Zone
Driving and Operating Collision Alert Selecting the Alert Timing of selectable alert timings may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions. Unnecessary Alerts FCA may provide unnecessary alerts to turning vehicles, vehicles in other lanes, objects that are not vehicles, or shadows.
Page 181 Driving and Operating the corresponding outside side SBZA Detection Zones unsafe to change lanes. Before mirror and will flash if the turn signal making a lane change, check the is on. SBZA display, check mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use the turn signals.
Page 182: Lane Departure Warning (Ldw)
Driving and Operating If SBZA is disabled by the driver, cleaning instructions, see "Washing direction. LDW uses a camera the SBZA mirror displays will not the Vehicle" under Exterior Care sensor to detect the lane markings light up. 0 253. If the DIC still displays the at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or system unavailable message after greater.
Page 183 Driving and Operating LDW alerts may occur due to tar Warning (Continued) marks, shadows, cracks in the road, temporary or construction lane If LDW only detects lane markings, or other road markings on one side of the road, imperfections. This is normal system it will only warn you when operation;...
Page 184: Fuel
Driving and Operating Fuel octane rating below 87, as it may Caution cause engine damage and will lower Use of the recommended fuel is an fuel economy. Do not use fuel containing important part of the proper Use of Seasonal Fuels methanol.
Page 185: California Fuel
Driving and Operating California Fuel Fuels in Foreign Filling the Tank Requirements Countries Warning If the vehicle is certified to meet If planning to drive in countries California Emissions Standards, it is outside the U.S. or Canada, the Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn designed to operate on fuels that proper fuel might be hard to find.
Page 186 Driving and Operating If equipped, the fuel door is locked Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait a Warning (Continued) when the vehicle doors are locked. few seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the Press on the RKE transmitter to Fuel can spray out if the fuel nozzle.
Page 187: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating Towing Caution Warning (Continued) General Towing If a new fuel cap is needed, be Use approved fuel containers. sure to get the right type of cap Information from your dealer. The wrong type Remove the container from The vehicle is neither designed nor of fuel cap may not fit properly, the vehicle, trunk, or pickup...
Page 188: Conversions And Add-Ons
Driving and Operating Conversions and Caution Add-Ons Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause Add-On Electrical components to not work and Equipment would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always check Warning with your dealer before adding electrical equipment.
Page 189: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Starter Switch Check ..208 Wheels and Tires Automatic Transmission Shift Tires ......222 Lock Control Function All-Season Tires .
Page 190: General Information
Vehicle Care Jump Starting General Information harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and Jump Starting - North For service and parts needs, visit some component wear by-products America ..... 248 your dealer.
Page 191: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle Care airbags, braking, stability, ride and Vehicle Checks Keep a record with all parts receipts handling, emissions systems, and list the mileage and the date of aerodynamics, durability, and any service work performed. See Doing Your Own electronic systems like antilock Maintenance Records 0 275.
Page 192 Vehicle Care 1. Pull the hood release handle must click into place when inside the vehicle. It is located returning it to the retainer to on the lower left side of the prevent hood damage. instrument panel. 2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches.
Page 193: Overview
Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 1.4 L L4 LE2 Engine...
Page 194 Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 198. 2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0 195. 3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0 195. 4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0 200. 5. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
Page 195 Vehicle Care 1.4 L L4 LUV Engine...
Page 196: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 198. Engine Oil must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. 2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See To ensure proper engine See Engine Compartment Overview Engine Oil 0 195. performance and long life, careful 0 192 for the location of the engine attention must be paid to engine oil.
Page 197 Vehicle Care When to Add Engine Oil Selecting the Right Engine Oil Caution Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil Do not add too much oil. Oil specification and viscosity grade. levels above or below the See Recommended Fluids and acceptable operating range Lubricants 0 273.
Page 198: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care Viscosity Grade What to Do with Used Oil include engine revolutions, engine temperature, and miles driven. Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade Used engine oil contains certain Based on driving conditions, the engine oil. elements that can be unhealthy for mileage at which an oil change is your skin and could even cause Cold Temperature Operation: In an...
Page 199: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care If the system is ever reset Be careful not to reset the oil life Change the fluid at the intervals accidentally, the oil must be display accidentally at any time listed in Maintenance Schedule changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) other than after the oil is changed.
Page 200 Vehicle Care cleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shake Warning the engine air cleaner/filter (away from the vehicle), to release loose Operating the engine with the air dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air cleaner/filter off can cause you or cleaner/filter for damage, and others to be burned.
Page 201: Cooling System
Vehicle Care Cooling System Warning The cooling system allows the Heater and radiator hoses, and engine to maintain the correct other engine parts, can be very working temperature. hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak.
Page 202: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care Engine Coolant Warning (Continued) Caution The cooling system in the vehicle is overheat warning. The engine If improper coolant mixture, filled with DEX-COOL engine could catch fire and you or others inhibitors, or additives are used in coolant. This coolant is designed to could be burned.
Page 203 Vehicle Care Checking Coolant How to Add Coolant to the Warning (Continued) Coolant Surge Tank The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant the cap when the cooling system, Caution level. including the surge tank pressure cap, is hot.
Page 204: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with Caution the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture to the indicated If the pressure cap is not tightly level mark. installed, coolant loss and 4. With the coolant surge tank possible engine damage may pressure cap off, start the occur.
Page 205: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off Caution Warning (Continued) the road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral), and let the Running the engine without engine if it overheats, and get out engine idle. coolant may cause damage or a of the vehicle until the engine If the engine coolant temperature...
Page 206: Brakes
Vehicle Care use. If operating the vehicle in an Brakes Caution (Continued) area where the temperature may fall Disc brake pads have built-in wear below freezing, use a fluid that has Do not use engine coolant indicators that make a high-pitched sufficient protection against (antifreeze) in the warning sound when the brake pads...
Page 207: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care Some driving conditions or climates replacement brake parts are Normal brake lining wear. When can cause a brake squeal when the installed or if parts are improperly new linings are installed, the brakes are first applied or lightly installed.
Page 208: Battery - North America
Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning Warning Add brake fluid only when work is The wrong or contaminated brake WARNING: Battery posts, done on the brake hydraulic fluid could result in damage to the terminals, and related system. brake system. This could result in accessories contain lead and lead the loss of braking leading to a compounds, chemicals known to...
Page 209: All-Wheel Drive
Vehicle Care Infrequent Usage: Remove the 1. Before starting this check, be 1. Before starting this check, be black, negative ( ) cable from the sure there is enough room sure there is enough room battery to keep the battery from around the vehicle.
Page 210: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
Vehicle Care Contact your dealer if service is To check the P (Park) Caution (Continued) required. mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to the vehicle warranty. Do not allow Park Brake and P (Park) P (Park). Then release the the wiper arm to touch the parking brake followed by the Mechanism Check...
Page 211 Vehicle Care 2. Press the release button on the To remove the cover: top side of the wiper and pull the wiper blade out of the end of the wiper arm. 3. Install the wiper blade connector by sliding into the end of the wiper arm until the button on the wiper blade clicks 1.
Page 212: Windshield Replacement
Vehicle Care Windshield Replacement Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Driver Assistance Systems Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs When a windshield replacement is 0 214. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, needed and the vehicle is equipped the headlamp aim may be affected.
Page 213: Headlamps, Front Turn Signal And Parking Lamps
Vehicle Care Headlamps, Front Turn 4. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the bulb. Signal and Parking 5. Install the new bulb in the Lamps headlamp assembly by turning clockwise. 6. Reconnect the wiring harness connector. 7. Install the headlamp bulb access cover.
Page 214: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 2. Remove the parking lamp bulb 2. Remove the turn signal lamp License Plate Lamp socket from the headlamp bulb socket from the headlamp assembly by turning assembly by turning counterclockwise. counterclockwise. 3. Remove the bulb from the bulb 3.
Page 215: Replacement Bulbs
Vehicle Care To replace one of these bulbs: Replacement Bulbs Electrical System 1. Push the left end of the lamp Bulb Exterior Lamp assembly toward the right. Electrical System Number Overload 2. Turn the lamp assembly down Back-Up Lamp to remove it. The vehicle has fuses and circuit Front Parking Lamp 7444NA...
Page 216: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Vehicle Care Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right away combination of fuses and circuit...
Page 217 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Sunroof Outside Rearview Mirror Heater Outside Rearview Mirror Switch Fuel System Control Module Battery Canister Vent Solenoid Heated Seat Module/Memory Not Used Module Electronic Brake Transmission Control Module Control Module R/C Valve Engine Control Intelligent Battery Module R/C...
Page 218 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage J-Case Usage U-Micro Usage Fuses Relays Pre and Post/Turbo Wastegate Solenoid Electronic Brake Fuel Pump Power (1.4L)/Turbo Bypass Control Starter/Spare Solenoid (1.4L) Module Pump Auxiliary Front Wiper HC-Micro Usage Heater Pump Relays Blower Motor Engine Control Starter/Pinion IEC R/C Module Powertrain...
Page 219: Block
Vehicle Care Auxiliary Fuse Block Instrument Panel Fuse Block The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. To remove the fuse block cover, squeeze the clips and lift it up. Relays Usage The instrument panel fuse block is on the underside of the driver side Electric Caution...
Page 220 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Body Control Heater, Ventilation, Module 1 and Air Conditioning MDL/ICS Body Control Module 2 Liftgate Relay Body Control UPA Module Module 3 LDW Module/Inside Body Control Rearview Mirror Module 4 Adaptive Forward Body Control Lighting Module Module 5...
Page 221: Rear Compartment Fuse
Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage S/B Fuses Usage Relays Usage Spare Power Window Logistic Mode Motor Front Spare Rear Compartment Fuse Power Window Spare Block Motor Rear Automatic Occupant Logistic Mode Relay Sensing Display Spare IPC/PTC Control/ Clutch Switch Spare Spare Headlamp Switch/ AFL/DC Converter...
Page 222 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Passenger Seat Water In Fuel Power Lumbar Sensor Switch Inside Rearview Mirror/Rear Vision Amplifier Camera Trailer Socket (N/A) Spare/LPG Module All-Wheel Drive Run/Crank Module Automatic Occupant S/B Fuses Usage Sensing Module Driver Power Seat Spare/LPG Module Switch/Memory Battery...
Page 223: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Relays Usage Warning (Continued) Ignition Relay Tires Underinflated tires pose Run Relay the same danger as Every new GM vehicle has overloaded tires. The high-quality tires made by a resulting crash could leading tire manufacturer. See cause serious injury.
Page 224: All-Season Tires
Vehicle Care and weather conditions. Original for details regarding winter tire Warning (Continued) equipment tires designed to GM's availability and proper tire selection. specific tire performance criteria Also, see Buying New Tires 0 237. Replace any tires that have a TPC specification code With winter tires, there may be have been damaged by molded onto the sidewall.
Page 225: Summer Tires
Vehicle Care Summer Tires Caution (Continued) This vehicle may come with high use. If the tires have been performance summer tires. These subjected to 7 °C (20 °F) or less, tires have a special tread and let them warm up in a heated compound that are optimized for maximum dry and wet road space to at least 5 °C (40 °F) for...
Page 226 Vehicle Care GM's TPC specifications meet or manufacturer and plant code, exceed all federal safety tire size, and date the tire was guidelines. manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the (3) DOT (Department of tire, although only one side may Transportation) have the date of manufacture.
Page 227: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care (3) Tire Identification Number construction type, and service (TIN) The letters and numbers description. The letter T as the following the DOT (Department first character in the tire size of Transportation) code are the means the tire is for temporary Tire Identification Number (TIN).
Page 228: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care (4) Construction Code A letter the tire. Air pressure is Cold Tire Pressure code is used to indicate the type expressed in kPa (kilopascal) amount of air pressure in a tire, of ply construction in the tire. or psi (pounds per square inch). measured in kPa (kilopascal) The letter R means radial ply or psi (pounds per square inch)
Page 229 Vehicle Care GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure contains a whitewall, bears Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits The maximum air pressure to white lettering, or bears 0 152. which a cold tire can be inflated. manufacturer, brand, and/or The maximum air pressure is model name molding that is GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight...
Page 230: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care Sidewall The portion of a tire determined by tire Tire Pressure between the tread and the bead. manufacturers using Tires need the correct amount of government testing procedures. Speed Rating air pressure to operate The ratings are molded into the alphanumeric code assigned to effectively.
Page 231 Vehicle Care How the vehicle is loaded get a pressure measurement. Caution (Continued) affects vehicle handling and ride If the cold tire inflation pressure comfort. Never load the vehicle matches the recommended Overinflated tires, or tires that with more weight than it was pressure on the Tire and have too much air, can designed to carry.
Page 232: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Accordingly, when the low tire This sequence will continue upon pressure telltale illuminates, you subsequent vehicle start-ups as System should stop and check your tires as long as the malfunction exists. The Tire Pressure Monitor System soon as possible, and inflate them When the malfunction indicator is to the proper pressure.
Page 233: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor shown on the Tire and Loading they are cold. See Vehicle Load Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 152, for an example of the Operation Tire and Loading Information label Limits 0 152. This vehicle may have a Tire and its location.
Page 234 Vehicle Care TPMS Malfunction Light and The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or process was not done or not being near facilities using radio Message completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires.
Page 235 Vehicle Care at the next ignition cycle. The 3. Use the MENU button to select activate the TPMS sensor. sensors are matched to the tire/ the Vehicle Information Menu A horn chirp confirms that the wheel positions, using a TPMS (Menu 2) in the Driver sensor identification code has relearn tool, in the following order:...
Page 236: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care Tire Inspection Tire Rotation We recommend that the tires, Tires should be rotated every including the spare tire, if the 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See vehicle has one, be inspected Maintenance Schedule 0 263. for signs of wear or damage at Tires are rotated to achieve a least once a month.
Page 237: Tires
Vehicle Care Check that all wheel nuts are When It Is Time for New The rubber in tires ages over time. This also applies to the spare tire, properly tightened. See Wheel Tires if the vehicle has one, even if it is Nut Torque under Capacities Factors such as maintenance, never used.
Page 238: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care of grease, gasoline, or other vehicle, including brake system necessary to replace only one substances that can deteriorate performance, ride and handling, axle set of worn tires, place the rubber. traction control, and tire new tires on the rear axle. pressure monitoring Parking for an extended period can Winter tires with the same speed...
Page 239: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care load range, speed rating, and control, electronic stability control, Warning or All-Wheel Drive, the performance construction (radial) as the of these systems can also be original tires. Mixing tires of different sizes, affected. brands, or types may cause Vehicles that have a tire loss of control of the vehicle, pressure monitoring system...
Page 240 Vehicle Care Traffic Safety Administration Quality grades can be found norm due to variations in driving (NHTSA), which grades tires by where applicable on the tire habits, service practices and treadwear, traction, and sidewall between tread shoulder differences in road temperature performance.
Page 241: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care to the generation of heat and its Wheel Alignment and Tire Some aluminum wheels can be repaired. See your dealer if any of ability to dissipate heat when Balance these conditions exist. tested under controlled The tires and wheels were aligned conditions on a specified indoor Your dealer will know the kind of and balanced at the factory to...
Page 242: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat Caution It is unusual for a tire to blow out Warning The wrong wheel can also cause while driving, especially if the tires problems with bearing life, brake are maintained properly. See Tires Do not use tire chains.
Page 243 Vehicle Care Warning Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Driving on a flat tire will cause be badly injured or killed if the 2. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a permanent damage to the tire. vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack manual transmission in Re-inflating a tire after it has been is provided with the vehicle, only...
Page 244: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 241. 1. Wheel Block (If Equipped) 2. Flat Tire The following information explains 3. If the vehicle has a subwoofer how to repair or change a tire.
Page 245 Vehicle Care 4. Place the hex tube end of the Warning wrench over the hex head of the jack to attach it. Lifting a vehicle and getting under 5. Turn the wheel wrench it to do maintenance or repairs is clockwise until the lift head is dangerous without the firmly contacting the proper...
Page 246 Vehicle Care 9. Remove any rust or dirt from Warning Warning (Continued) the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the come off. The wheel nuts should 10. Place the spare tire on the parts to which it is fastened, can be tightened with a torque wrench wheel-mounting surface.
Page 247 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Warning Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or 5. Route the strap through the collision, loose equipment could wheel, as shown.
Page 248: Compact Spare Tire
Vehicle Care Compact Spare Tire repaired or replaced as soon as Caution convenient and return the spare tire to the storage area. Warning Tire chains will not fit the compact When using a compact spare tire, spare. Using them can damage Driving with more than one the AWD (if equipped), ABS, and the vehicle and the chains.
Page 249: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care Jump Starting Warning Jump Starting - North Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: America They contain acid that can For more information about the burn you. vehicle battery, see Battery - North America 0 207. They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
Page 250 Vehicle Care The jump start positive terminal (2) 3. Set the parking brake firmly Warning on the discharged battery is in the and put the shift lever in engine compartment on the driver P (Park) with an automatic An electric fan can start up even side of the vehicle.
Page 251: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10. Try to start the vehicle that had Towing Warning the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it Towing the Vehicle Fans or other moving engine probably needs service. parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving Caution Caution...
Page 252: Recreational Vehicle Towing
Vehicle Care towing. Dinghy towing is towing the Caution Caution vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Dolly towing is towing the Improper use of the tow eye can Use of a shield mounted in front vehicle with two wheels on the cause vehicle damage.
Page 253 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Dolly Towing Caution Vehicles) (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Only) If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
Page 254: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 5. Remove the key from the Appearance Care ignition. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. Exterior Care 7. Release the parking brake. Locks Towing the Vehicle from Locks are lubricated at the factory. the Rear Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, and have the locks greased after using.
Page 255 Vehicle Care If using an automatic car wash, the vehicle as soon as possible. Caution (Continued) follow the car wash instructions. The If necessary, use non-abrasive windshield wiper and rear window cleaners that are marked safe for your dealer. Follow all wiper, if equipped, must be off.
Page 256 Vehicle Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Do not use cleaners that are not Solvents, alcohols, fuels, Moldings intended for automotive use. or other harsh cleaners. Use a nonabrasive wax on the Ice scrapers or other hard items. Caution vehicle after washing to protect Aftermarket appearance caps or and extend the molding finish.
Page 257 Vehicle Care Air Intakes may require more frequent Caution application. Black marks from Clear debris from the air intakes, rubber material on painted surfaces between the hood and windshield Chrome wheels and other chrome can be removed by rubbing with a when washing the vehicle.
Page 258 Vehicle Care Inspect power steering for proper fluid will decrease the life of the Caution (Continued) hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, transfer case and/or axles and chafing, etc. should be replaced. brushes. Damage could occur Visually check constant velocity joint Sheet Metal Damage and the repairs would not be boots and axle seals for leaks.
Page 259: Interior Care
Vehicle Care dark spots etched into the paint Before using cleaners, read and Do not use solvents or cleaners surface. See Finish Care follow all safety instructions on the containing solvents. previously in this section. label. While cleaning the interior, Interior Glass open the doors and windows to get Interior Care...
Page 260 Vehicle Care Coated Moldings 2. Remove excess moisture by Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces gently wringing until water does and Vehicle Information and Coated moldings should be cleaned. not drip from the cleaning cloth. Radio Displays When lightly soiled, wipe with a 3.
Page 261: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care Instrument Panel, Leather, Cargo Cover and Caution (Continued) Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Convenience Net Low Gloss Paint Surfaces, and the appearance and feel of Wash with warm water and mild Natural Open Pore Wood leather or soft trim, and are not detergent.
Page 262 Vehicle Care Use the floor mat with the Removing and Replacing the Warning (Continued) correct side up. Do not turn Floor Mats it over. 1. Pull up on the rear of the floor cause unintended acceleration Do not place anything on top of mat to unlock the retainers and and/or increased stopping the driver side floor mat.
Page 263: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance Service and General Information changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance items like Maintenance Your vehicle is an important tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper investment. This section describes blades. the required maintenance for the vehicle. Follow this schedule to help General Information Caution protect against major repair...
Page 264: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance frequent checks and services. The Used for taxi, police, or delivery Maintenance Additional Required Services - service. Schedule Normal are for vehicles that: Refer to the information in the Carry passengers and cargo Maintenance Schedule Additional Owner Checks and Services within recommended limits on Required Services - Severe chart.
Page 265 Service and Maintenance a year and the oil life system must Check engine cooling system Visually inspect steering, be reset. Your trained dealer hoses and connections. suspension, and chassis technician can perform this work. components for damaged, loose, Check windshield washer fluid If the engine oil life system is reset or missing parts or signs of level.
Page 266 Service and Maintenance Check ignition transmission lock. See Ignition Transmission Lock Check 0 208. Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check 0 209. Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed.
Page 267 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 268 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services - Normal excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent (6) Replace brake fluid every five passenger compartment air filter years.
Page 269 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 270 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services Services - Severe excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. (1) Or every two years, whichever Severe Commercial Use comes first.
Page 271: Maintenance And Care
Service and Maintenance Additional To avoid break-down or failure to Trained dealer technicians have start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Maintenance and Care battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and recommend quality parts Trained dealer technicians have Your vehicle is an important engineered for the vehicle.
Page 272 Service and Maintenance Lamps of leaking, blown seals, information on how to clean and or damage, and can advise protect the vehicle s interior and Properly working headlamps, when service is needed. exterior, see Interior Care 0 258 and taillamps, and brake lamps are Exterior Care 0 253.
Page 273 Service and Maintenance Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view. Signs of wear include streaking, skipping across the windshield, and worn or split rubber. Trained dealer technicians can check the wiper blades and replace them when needed.
Page 274: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. AC Delco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 195. ®...
Page 275: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 95021102 A3184C Engine Oil Filter 1.4L L4 Engine (LUV) 93185674 PF2257G...
Page 276: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 277: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Identification If equipped, this label on the inside Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the glove box, has the following Vehicle Identification information: Number (VIN) ....276 Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label .
Page 278: Technical Data
Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 273 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
Page 279: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 1.4L L4 (LUV) Automatic 0.60 0.70 mm (0.024 0.028 in) 1.4L L4 (LE2) Automatic 0.60 0.70 mm (0.024 0.028 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing 1.4L L4 Engine (LE2) 1.4L L4 Engine (LUV)
Page 280: Customer Information
Privacy Procedure ....279 Buick. Normally, any concerns with Vehicle Data Recording and Customer Assistance the sales transaction or the Privacy .
Page 281 40 days. If you do not agree with the When contacting Buick, remember decision given in your case, you STEP THREE Canadian that your concern will likely be...
Page 282: Customer Assistance
Roadside Assistance: decision, should be completed in However, if a customer wishes to 1-800-268-6800 approximately 70 days. We believe write or e-mail Buick, the letter our impartial program offers should be addressed to: All Overseas Locations advantages over courts in most...
Page 283: Online Owner Center
Access third party enthusiast (Preferred Dealer Center. Any TTY user can sites and social media networks. Information) : Select a dealer and communicate with Buick by dialing: view locations, maps, phone Locate owner resources such as 1-800-832-8425. TTY users in numbers, and hours.
Page 284: Program
General Motors North America and have the following information scooter lift for the vehicle. Buick reserve the right to make any ready: changes or discontinue the For more information on the limited Your name, home address, and Roadside Assistance program at offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or...
Page 285 Services Not Included in started to qualify. General Road or Highway: Tow to the Motors of Canada Limited Roadside Assistance nearest Buick dealer for requires pre-authorization, Impound towing caused by warranty service, or if the vehicle original detailed receipts, and a violation of any laws.
Page 286: Scheduling Service
Customer Information Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Appointments Program Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership if you are unable to do so, your service, contact your dealer and experience, we and our participating dealer may offer the following request an appointment.
Page 287: Collision Damage Repair
Customer Information Courtesy Rental Vehicle General Motors reserves the right to are preserved. The use of Genuine unilaterally modify, change, GM parts can help maintain the GM For an overnight warranty repair, the or discontinue Courtesy New Vehicle Limited Warranty. dealer may provide an available Transportation at any time and to courtesy rental vehicle or provide for...
Page 288 Customer Information Limited Warranty, and any vehicle specify aftermarket collision parts. Give only the necessary information failure related to such parts is not When purchasing insurance, we to police and other parties involved covered by that warranty. recommend that you ensure that the in the crash.
Page 289: Information
Customer Information If the airbag has inflated, see What repaired with Genuine GM parts, Service Bulletins Will You See after an Airbag even if your insurance coverage Service Bulletins give additional Inflates? 0 64. does not pay the full cost. technical service information If another party's insurance needed to knowledgeably service...
Page 290: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information Current and Past Models Radio Frequency Reporting Safety Statement Technical Service Bulletins and Defects Manuals are available for current This vehicle has systems that and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects operate on a radio frequency that ORDER TOLL FREE: complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the to the United States...
Page 291: Government
Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. about the vehicle s performance and Buick Customer Assistance Center Washington, D.C. 20590 how it is driven. For example, the P.O. Box 33136 vehicle uses computer modules to...
Page 292: Event Data Recorders
Customer Information Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a GM will not access these data or better understanding of the share it with others except: with the This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or, event data recorder (EDR).
Page 293: Infotainment System
Customer Information OnStar Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement on the OnStar website. See OnStar Additional Information 0 297 or OnStar Additional Information 0 302. Infotainment System If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infotainment system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone...
Page 294: Onstar
OnStar OnStar OnStar Overview Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details including system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada). OnStar Overview The OnStar system status light is OnStar Overview ... . . 293 next to the OnStar buttons.
Page 295: Onstar Services
OnStar ® Obtain the Wi-Fi hotspot name OnStar Services Security or SSID and password, If equipped, OnStar provides these if equipped. Emergency services: Press to connect to an Emergency Services require an With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Advisor to: active, OnStar subscription plan OnStar Advisors can use GPS to Verify account information or (excludes Basic Plan).
Page 296: Connections
OnStar 2. Request directions to be 2. Say Repeat. System Connections downloaded to the vehicle. responds with the last direction The following OnStar services help given, then responds with 3. Follow the voice-guided with staying connected. OnStar ready, then a tone. commands.
Page 297 OnStar (no Internet connection, 3G, Locate the vehicle on a map Make a Call 4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality (U.S. market only). 1. Press . System responds: (poor, good, excellent). Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot OnStar ready. 3. To change the SSID or on/off, manage settings, and 2.
Page 298: Diagnostics
OnStar 2. Say My number. System Diagnostics OnStar Additional responds: Your OnStar Information Advanced Diagnostics provides a Hands-Free Calling number is, status of the vehicle s key systems then says the number. In-Vehicle Audio Messages with a monthly e-mail, or by End a Call pressing .
Page 299 OnStar Reactivation for Subsequent See Radio Frequency Statement Press to speak with an 0 289. Owners Advisor. Services for People with OnStar services cannot work unless Press and follow the prompts to Disabilities the vehicle is in a place where speak to an Advisor as soon as OnStar has an agreement with a possible.
Page 300 OnStar OnStar Personal Identification vehicle has not been started for Cellular and GPS Antennas five days, OnStar can contact Number (PIN) Cellular reception is required for Roadside Assistance or a locksmith OnStar to send remote signals to A PIN is needed to access some to help gain access to the vehicle.
Page 301 OnStar Add-on Electrical Equipment statement or separately disclosed at may unlawfully intercept or access the time of installation. These transmissions and private The OnStar system is integrated updates or changes may also cause communications without consent. into the electrical architecture of the a system to automatically vehicle.
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Page 303: Information
OnStar self-extracting archive; that is the Zip-Bugs or Info-ZIP e-mail How OnStar Service Works permitted without inclusion of addresses or of the Automatic Crash Response, this license, as long as the Info-ZIP URL(s). Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, normal SFX banner has not 4.
Page 304 OnStar properly maintained. If equipment or home page. The website navigation Potential Issues software is added, connected, and services provided may vary by OnStar cannot perform Remote or modified, OnStar service may not country. Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle work. Other problems beyond the Assistance after the vehicle has OnStar Personal Identification control of OnStar...
Page 305 OnStar A temporary loss of GPS can available and operating for features settings. These updates or changes cause loss of the ability to send to function properly. These systems may also collect personal a Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. may not operate if the battery is information.
Page 306 OnStar and/or landline) your RFC (Registro Your personal and vehicle data will It is important to mention that Federal de Contribuyentes [taxpayer be treated for the following purposes (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v) and ID] and your personal identification purposes: (i) to provide you with (vi), give rise to and are necessary number (NIP) for OnStar services.
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Page 311: Index
Index Index Airbag System (cont'd) Where Are the Airbags? ..61 About Driving the Vehicle ..2 Airbags Accessories and Adding Equipment to the Modifications ....189 Vehicle .
Page 312 Index Automatic (cont'd) Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Caution, Danger, and Warning ..3 Headlamps ....211 Headlamp System ... . 129 Center Console Storage .
Page 313 Index Compartments Customer Information Driving Storage ......89 Service Publications Defensive ..... 146 Compass .
Page 314 Index Emergency Front Seats (cont'd) ® Heated ......47 OnStar ..... . 294 Features Engine Fuel .
Page 315: Signal, And Parking
Index Gauges (cont'd) Heated Front Seats ....47 Tachometer ....102 Heated Mirrors .
Page 316 Index LATCH System Lights (cont'd) Manual Mode ....166 Replacing Parts after a Traction Control System Memory Features ....11 ®...
Page 317 Index ® Monitor System, Tire OnStar Navigation ... . . 294 Power ® Pressure ..... . 231 OnStar Overview .
Page 318 Index Recommended Fluids and Ride Control Systems Safety Defects Reporting (cont'd) Lubricants ..... 273 Messages ....120 U.S.
Page 319: Shift Lock Control Function
Index Service (cont'd) StabiliTrak System Maintenance, General OFF Light ..... .110 Forward Collision Information ....262 Start Vehicle, Remote .
Page 320 Index Tires (cont'd) Transportation Program, Vehicle Care Sidewall Labeling ... . . 224 Courtesy ..... . 285 Tire Pressure .
Page 321 Index Windows ......37 Power ......37 Windshield Replacement .

Buick 2016 Encore Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Initial Drive Information

Vehicle Features

Performance and Maintenance

Keys, Doors, and

Keys and Locks

Doors

Vehicle Security

Exterior Mirrors

Interior Mirrors

Roof

Seats and

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Airbag System

Child Restraints

Storage 89 Storage Storage Compartments

Instruments and

Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Information Displays

Vehicle Messages

Vehicle Personalization

Lighting 127 Lighting Exterior Lighting ;

Driving and

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Drive Systems

Brakes

Ride Control Systems

Cruise Control

Driver Assistance Systems

Towing

Conversions and Add-Ons

Quick Links

Chapters

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