Index in the this manual including, but not limited features. back of the manual. It is an to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the Keep this manual in the vehicle for alphabetical list of what is in the BUICK Emblem, and LACROSSE quick reference.
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Introduction A circle with a slash through it is a Vehicle Symbol Chart Danger safety symbol which means Do Here are some additional symbols Not, Do not do this, or Do not let that may be found on the vehicle Danger indicates a hazard with a this happen.
In Brief Initial Drive : Press and release to initiate vehicle locator. Press and hold for at Information least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel This section provides a brief the panic alarm. overview about some of the important features that may or may See Keys 0 26 and Remote Keyless not be on your specific vehicle.
In Brief Canceling a Remote Start Power Door Locks Windows To cancel a remote start, do one of The power door lock controls are on the following: the front door panels. : Press to unlock all doors. Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off.
In Brief Seat Adjustment Seat Height Adjuster Power Seats Manual Seats Press and hold the top or bottom of To adjust the seat: the switch to raise or lower the seat. Move the seat forward or To adjust a manual seat: Release the switch when the rearward by moving the control desired height is reached.
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In Brief Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright position: Manual Reclining Seatbacks 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
In Brief Memory Features positions recalled are those be on. If the climate control system previously stored to the 1 or 2 is off, press the button to turn buttons. it on. See Memory Seats 0 55 and Press to heat the driver or Vehicle Personalization 0 139.
In Brief Head Restraint Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use Adjustment safety belts properly: Do not drive until the head restraints Safety Belts 0 59. for all occupants are installed and How to Wear Safety Belts adjusted properly.
In Brief Mirror Adjustment Manual Folding Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The outside mirrors can be folded Exterior inward to prevent damage when If equipped, automatic dimming going through an automatic car reduces the glare of the headlamps wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward from behind.
In Brief Steering Wheel Interior Lighting Adjustment Dome Lamps The interior lamps control in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps. The front reading lamps are in the overhead console. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2.
In Brief For more information, see Dome With the ignition in ACC/ : Turns on the parking lamps, Lamps 0 152. ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, together with the sidemarker lamps, move the lever to select the wiper taillamps, license plate lamps, and Exterior Lighting speed.
In Brief Climate Controls : Pull the lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with activate the wipers. this system. See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 102. 1. Driver and Passenger 5.
In Brief 9. Recirculation/Auto Vehicle Features Cruise Control Recirculation 10. A/C (Air Conditioning) Infotainment System 11. Power See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio See Dual Automatic Climate Control players, phone, navigation system, System 0 157. Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE), and voice or speech recognition.
In Brief Front Automatic Braking : Press to disengage cruise : Press to open control without erasing the set application menus on the left. (FAB) System speed from memory. Press to open interaction menus If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise on the right.
In Brief change to amber and flash. In Rear Vision avoiding objects while in addition, beeps will sound or the R (Reverse). It operates at speeds Camera (RVC) driver seat will pulse. less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may If equipped, RVC displays a view of display a warning triangle on the See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
In Brief Universal Remote System See Universal Remote System Vent : Press the rear of the 0 144. switch (2) to the first detent to vent the sunroof. Press the front of the Sunroof switch (1) to the second detent to close the sunroof.
In Brief eAssist Features This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist High Voltage Safety (HSA) feature, which may be useful Information when the vehicle is stopped on a ® eAssist Overview grade. See Hill Start Assist (HSA) Vehicles with eAssist have a 0 192.
In Brief accelerator pedal is applied, the The system works whenever the proper knowledge and tools. See engine will restart. The engine will accelerator pedal is released, and Doing Your Own Service Work continue to run until the next increases the energy captured as 0 229.
In Brief Performance and and the appropriate DIC Loading Information label. See message is displayed. See Ride Vehicle Load Limits 0 171. The Maintenance Control System Messages warning light will remain on until the 0 136. tire pressure is corrected. Traction Control/ Press and release the TCS/ The low tire pressure warning light...
CHANGE Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Brake gradually and avoid ENGINE OIL SOON message New Buick owners are automatically abrupt stops. and reset the oil life at 100%. enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Avoid idling the engine for long Be careful not to reset the oil Program.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....42 Windows Power Mirrors ....43 Keys Folding Mirrors .
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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.
Keys, Doors, and Windows With an active OnStar subscription, Remote Keyless Entry The turn signal indicators may flash an OnStar Advisor may remotely and/or the horn may sound on the (RKE) System Operation unlock the vehicle. See OnStar second press to indicate locking. Overview 0 344.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows should be within 1 m (3 ft) of the (Vehicle Locator/Panic door or trunk being opened. If the Alarm) : Press and release to vehicle has this feature, there will be initiate vehicle locator. The exterior buttons on the outside of the door lamps flash and the horn chirps handles.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from transmitter inside the vehicle. Do Programming Transmitters to Passenger Doors not leave the RKE transmitter in an the Vehicle unattended vehicle. When the doors are locked and the Only RKE transmitters programmed RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) Temporary Disable of Passive to the vehicle will work.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows The security light will turn off 3. Wait 10 minutes until the 2. Insert the vehicle key of the once the key has been security light turns off. new transmitter into the key lock cylinder on the outside of programmed.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Press the ENGINE START/ 1. Insert the vehicle key of the STOP button. When the transmitter into the key lock transmitter is learned, the DIC cylinder on the outside of the will show that it is ready to driver door and turn the key to program the next transmitter.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows When all additional transmitters Battery Replacement are programmed, press and Replace the battery if the REPLACE hold the ignition for 12 seconds BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY to exit programming mode. message displays in the DIC. See Key and Lock Messages 0 133.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 5. Snap the battery cover back on confirms the request to remote can have this feature turn on to the transmitter. start the vehicle has been automatically during a remote start. received. See Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Remote Vehicle Start and Remote Start Auto Cool Seats When the engine starts, the...
Keys, Doors, and Windows Canceling a Remote Start Two remote vehicle starts have Warning (Continued) already been used. To cancel a remote start, do any of the following: The vehicle is not in P (Park). extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even Press and hold until the...
Keys, Doors, and Windows all doors. Pushing down the Delayed Locking Automatic Door Locks manual lock knob on a This feature delays the locking of The doors will lock automatically passenger door will lock that the doors until five seconds after all when all doors are closed, the door only.
Keys, Doors, and Windows ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, Manual Safety Locks To open a rear door when the safety all the doors will lock and then the lock is on: driver door will unlock. If the vehicle 1. Unlock the door by activating is off and locking is requested while the inside handle, by using the a door is open, when all doors are...
Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors To open the trunk, press on the Warning (Continued) driver door when the vehicle is off or in P (Park). Trunk highest setting. See Climate Control Systems in the Index. Warning If the vehicle has a power Exhaust gases can enter the liftgate, disable the power vehicle if it is driven with the...
Keys, Doors, and Windows Emergency Trunk Release following exposure to light. Pull the Vehicle Security release handle to open the trunk Handle This vehicle has theft-deterrent from the inside. features; however, they do not make Caution After use, return to the stored the vehicle impossible to steal.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows On Solid : Vehicle is secured The vehicle alarm system will not Unlock the vehicle using the during the delay to arm the system. arm if the doors are locked with Keyless Access system, the key. if equipped.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Immobilizer Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the See Radio Frequency Statement theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. 0 340. Immobilizer Operation Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) (Key Access) The security light in the instrument This vehicle has a passive cluster comes on if there is a This vehicle has a passive...
Keys, Doors, and Windows The system has one or more the theft-deterrent system and have Exterior Mirrors transmitters matched to an a new transmitter programmed to immobilizer control unit in the the vehicle. Convex Mirrors vehicle. Only a correctly matched Do not leave the transmitter or transmitter will start the vehicle.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors See Rear Window Defogger under Dual Automatic Climate Control Manual Folding Mirrors System 0 157. These mirrors can be folded inward Reverse Tilt Mirrors to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To If equipped with memory seats, the fold, pull the mirror toward the passenger and/or driver mirror tilts...
Keys, Doors, and Windows Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Windows Rearview Mirror Interior Rearview Mirrors Warning If equipped, automatic dimming reduces the glare of the headlamps Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear Never leave a child, a helpless from behind. This feature comes on view of the area behind your adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, when the vehicle is started.
Keys, Doors, and Windows pulsing sound when either rear down all the way, release it, and the window is down and the front window goes down or up windows are up. To reduce the automatically. Stop the window by sound, open either a front window pushing or pulling the switch.
Keys, Doors, and Windows The window is now reprogrammed. Rear Window Sunshade Press again to deactivate the Repeat the process for the other lockout switch. windows. Programming the Power Sun Visors Windows If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged, disconnected, or is not working, you will need to reprogram each front power window for the express-up feature to work.
Keys, Doors, and Windows extended. It will re-extend after a Roof Express-Open/Express-Close : To short delay when shifting into D express-open the sunroof, fully (Drive). press and release the rear of the Sunroof switch (2). To express-close, fully press and release the front of the switch (1).
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Keys, Doors, and Windows been removed, refer to "Express-Open/Express-Close" earlier in this section. Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause issues with sunroof operation and noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris.
Seats and Restraints Seats and Replacing Safety Belt System Replacing LATCH System Parts Parts after a Crash ... 65 After a Crash ....91 Restraints Securing Child Restraints Airbag System...
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.
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Seats and Restraints The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place. To adjust the head restraint forward The head restraint can be folded or rearward, press the button rearward to allow for better visibility...
Seats and Restraints LATCH System under Lower Front Seats Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 84. Seat Adjustment Seat Position The head restraint will fold rearward automatically. When an occupant or child restraint is in the seat, always return the head restraint to the full upright position.
Seats and Restraints To adjust a manual seat: Power Seat Adjustment Some vehicles are equipped with a feature that activates a vibration in 1. Pull the handle at the front of the driver seat to help the driver the seat. avoid crashes.
Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks Warning (Continued) The lap belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright.
Seats and Restraints 2. Push and pull on the seatback Memory Seats 3. Press and release SET. A beep to make sure it is locked. will sound. 4. Immediately press and hold 1 Power Reclining Seatbacks until two beeps sound. 5.
Seats and Restraints To stop recall movement, press one Obstructions Heated and Ventilated of the memory, power mirror, Front Seats If something has blocked the driver or power seat controls, or turn the seat while recalling a memory ignition off. position, the recall may stop.
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Seats and Restraints when the ignition is turned on. Press Press , if equipped, to the button to use the heated or ventilate the driver or passenger ventilated seats after the vehicle is seat. A ventilated seat has a fan started.
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats To fold the seatback down: Raising the Seatback Folding the Seatback Warning Either side of the seatback can be If either seatback is not locked, it folded down for more cargo space. could move forward in a sudden Fold a seatback only when the stop or crash.
Seats and Restraints To raise a seatback: Rear Seat Armrest Safety Belts 1. Lift the seatback up and push it This section of the manual rearward to lock it in place. describes how to use safety belts Make sure the safety belt is not properly.
Seats and Restraints When riding in a vehicle, you travel Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why Warning (Continued) as fast as the vehicle does. If the should I have to wear safety vehicle stops suddenly, you keep belts? passengers to ride in any area of going until something stops you.
Seats and Restraints It is very important for all occupants pelvic bones and you would be Lap-Shoulder Belt to buckle up. Statistics show that less likely to slide under the lap All seating positions in the vehicle unbelted people are hurt more often belt.
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Seats and Restraints The lap-shoulder belt may lock Pull up on the latch plate to if you pull the belt across you make sure it is secure. If the very quickly. If this happens, let belt is not long enough, see the belt go back slightly to Safety Belt Extender 0 64.
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Seats and Restraints Before a door is closed, be sure the moderate to severe frontal, near safety belt is out of the way. If a frontal, or rear crash if the threshold door is slammed against a safety conditions for pretensioner belt, damage can occur to both the activation are met.
Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During that the fetus will not be hurt in a anchorages are all working properly. crash. For pregnant women, as for Look for any other loose or Pregnancy anyone, the key to making safety damaged safety belt system parts Safety belts work for everyone, belts effective is wearing them...
Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt New parts and repairs may be Airbag System necessary even if the safety belt System Parts after a The vehicle has the following system was not being used at the Crash airbags: time of the crash. A frontal airbag for the driver.
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Seats and Restraints For frontal airbags, the word Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) AIRBAG is on the center of the steering wheel for the driver and on designed to work with safety airbag when it inflates can be the instrument panel for the front belts, not replace them.
Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Warning Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children 0 77 or Infants and Young Children 0 79.
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...
Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags are not intended to vehicle is struck, if the sensing moderate to severe side collisions, inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear system predicts that the vehicle is even belted occupants can contact impacts, or in many side impacts. about to roll over on its side, or in a the inside of the vehicle.
Seats and Restraints What Will You See after and turn off the interior lamps and Warning hazard warning flashers by using an Airbag Inflates? the controls for those features. When an airbag inflates, there After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air. This dust seat-mounted side impact airbags Warning could cause breathing problems...
Seats and Restraints vehicle is not charging the 12-volt The vehicle has a crash sensing battery or the electrical system. The and diagnostic module which vehicle may start but it shuts down records information after a once the 12-volt battery is depleted. crash.
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Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system is Warning (Continued) works with sensors that are part of designed to turn off the front the front outboard passenger seat. outboard passenger frontal airbag if: the back of the rear-facing child The sensors are designed to detect The front outboard passenger restraint would be very close to...
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Seats and Restraints passenger sensing system has 3. Remove any additional items Warning allowed the airbag to be enabled, from the seat such as blankets, the on indicator will light and stay lit cushions, seat covers, seat If the airbag readiness light ever as a reminder that the airbag is heaters, or seat massagers.
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Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system may to detect that person and enable the Warning (Continued) or may not turn off the airbag for a front outboard passenger frontal child in a child restraint depending airbag: will not be able to inflate and help upon the child's size.
Seats and Restraints passenger sensing system is on the seat. If the passenger Servicing the operates. We recommend that you frontal airbag is turned on, the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle not use seat covers or other on indicator will be lit. aftermarket equipment except when Airbags affect how the vehicle If the passenger seat gets wet, dry approved by GM for your specific...
Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the covers, upholstery, or trim; or with reason, call Customer Assistance. GM covers, upholstery, or trim See Customer Assistance Offices Airbag-Equipped Vehicle designed for a different vehicle. Any 0 332. Adding accessories that change the object, such as an aftermarket seat Airbag System Check heater or a comfort-enhancing pad...
Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System Child Restraints booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child Parts after a Crash passes the fit test below: Older Children Sit all the way back on the seat. Warning Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue.
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Seats and Restraints Q: What is the proper way to Warning Warning wear safety belts? A: An older child should wear a Never allow more than one child Never allow a child to wear the lap-shoulder belt and get the to wear the same safety belt.
Seats and Restraints the vehicle's safety belt system nor Warning its airbag system is designed for them. Children can be seriously injured Children who are not restrained or strangled if a shoulder belt is properly can strike other people, wrapped around their neck. The or can be thrown out of the vehicle.
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Seats and Restraints restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manufacturer instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs.
Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Warning A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure.
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Seats and Restraints important, so if they are not Warning (Continued) available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. restraint properly in the vehicle Keep in mind that an unsecured using the vehicle safety belt or child restraint can move around in a LATCH system, following the collision or sudden stop and injure instructions that came with that...
Seats and Restraints Securing the Child Within the Warning Warning (Continued) Child Restraint A child in a rear-facing child the front seat, always move the Warning restraint can be seriously injured front passenger seat as far back or killed if the front passenger as it will go.
Seats and Restraints child restraint prevents access to or attachments. LATCH-compatible child restraint. A child restraint must interferes with the routing of the rear-facing and forward-facing child never be installed using only the top safety belt. seats can be properly installed tether and anchor.
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Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.
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Seats and Restraints restraint system or infant restraint (Lower Anchor) : Seating system secured in a rear seating positions with two lower anchors. position. See Where to Put the Restraint 0 83 for additional information. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System To assist in locating the lower Warning...
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Seats and Restraints Warning Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) To reduce the risk of serious or wrapped around a child s neck. Do not fold the empty rear seat fatal injuries during a crash, do If the shoulder belt is locked and with a safety belt buckled.
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Seats and Restraints Refer to the following illustration to Installing child restraints using 1.1. Find the lower anchors for learn which anchors to use. LATCH in the center and left rear the desired seating seating positions at the same time is position.
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Seats and Restraints Open the cover to expose If the position you are the anchor. using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten and you are using a single the top tether according to tether, route the tether the child restraint under the headrest or instructions and the...
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Seats and Restraints at the LATCH path and attempt Warning to move it side to side and back and forth. There should With head restraints that are not be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of installed and adjusted properly, movement, for proper there is a greater chance that installation.
Seats and Restraints 1. Insert the head restraint posts install the child restraint using Warning (Continued) into the holes in the top of the LATCH. If a child restraint is seatback. The notches on the secured in the vehicle using a see your dealer to have the posts must face the driver side safety belt and it uses a top tether,...
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Seats and Restraints If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint 0 83. 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. If the head restraint interferes with the proper installation of the child restraint, the head restraint may be removed.
Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Reinstallation under Lower Anchors tether, follow the child restraint and Tethers for Children (LATCH manufacturer's instructions System) 0 84 for additional regarding the use of the top information on installing the head tether.
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Seats and Restraints When using the lap-shoulder belt to Warning Warning (Continued) secure the child restraint in this position, follow the instructions that A child in a rear-facing child forward-facing child restraint in came with the child restraint and the restraint can be seriously injured the front seat, always move the following instructions:...
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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.
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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...
Storage Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..97 Glove Box ..... 97 Do not store heavy or sharp Cupholders .
Storage If equipped, pull the second row Sunglasses Storage seat armrest down to access cupholders. Front Storage If equipped, there is storage under the climate controls. Press the chrome area to open. There is a If equipped, press the cover and power outlet inside.
Storage Center Console Storage Additional Storage Features Convenience Net Use the convenience net located in the trunk to store small loads as far forward as possible. The net should not be used to store heavy loads. Attach the net so the opening is facing up.
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Malfunction Indicator Lamp Information Displays (Check Engine Light) ..114 Power Flows Controls Brake System Warning (eAssist Only) ....122 Light .
Instruments and Controls Starting the Vehicle Controls Steering Wheel Controls Messages ....137 The infotainment system can be Tire Messages ....137 Steering Wheel operated by using the steering Transmission Messages .
Instruments and Controls Horn (Windshield Washer) : Pull the windshield wiper lever toward Press on the steering wheel pad you to spray washer fluid and to sound the horn. activate the wipers. The wipers will continue until the lever is released Windshield Wiper/Washer or the maximum wash time is reached.
Instruments and Controls If the windshield wiper lever is then will automatically determine when a Press BACK to go to the last moved to OFF before the driver GPS signal is restored and provide menu and save the changes or door is opened or within 10 minutes, a heading again.
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Instruments and Controls overload vehicle or adapter fuses. If you try to connect equipment If there is a problem, see your using more than 150 watts or a dealer. system fault is detected, the equipment may operate for a short When adding electrical period and turn itself off.
Instruments and Controls Other equipment requiring an Warning Lights, extremely stable power supply Gauges, and such as: microcomputer-controlled Indicators electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc. Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong Medical equipment. before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
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Instruments and Controls English eAssist Shown, Metric eAssist Similar...
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Instruments and Controls Cluster Menu Info App. This is where you can Navigation view the selected Driver There is an interactive display area Press to select the Navigation Information Center (DIC) in the center of the instrument app, then press to enter the displays.
Instruments and Controls Software Information : Displays Tachometer Info Pages : Press while Info the open source software Pages is displayed to enter the Info The tachometer displays the engine information. Pages menu and select the items to speed in revolutions per be displayed in the Info App.
Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some Caution owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: If the engine is operated with the At the service station, the fuel rpm s in the warning area at the pump shuts off before the gauge high end of the tachometer, the reads full.
Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as Temperature Gauge soon as possible. See Engine Overheating 0 245 for more information. Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument English...
Instruments and Controls If the driver safety belt is buckled, The front passenger safety belt The airbag readiness light comes on neither the light nor the chime reminder light and chime may turn for several seconds when the comes on. on if an object is put on the seat vehicle is started.
Instruments and Controls If the word ON or the on symbol is Charging System Light lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the front outboard passenger frontal airbag is allowed to inflate. If the word OFF or the off symbol is United States lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing...
Instruments and Controls Malfunction Indicator If the light is flashing : A Caution malfunction has been detected that Lamp (Check Engine could damage the emission control If the vehicle is driven continually Light) system and increase vehicle with this light on, the emission emissions.
Instruments and Controls driving trips with the cap The DLC is under the instrument been replaced or run down, or if properly installed may turn the panel to the left of the steering the vehicle has been recently light off. wheel.
Instruments and Controls This light comes on briefly when the Electric Parking Brake Service Electric Parking vehicle is turned on. If it does not Light Brake Light come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem.
Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System If both the ABS and the brake Vehicle Ahead Indicator system warning light are on, the (ABS) Warning Light vehicle's antilock brakes are not functioning and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See your dealer for service.
Instruments and Controls dealer. If the system is working This light comes on when the If the light is on and not flashing, the normally, the indicator light then StabiliTrak system is turned off. TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak turns off. If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction system have been disabled.
Instruments and Controls If it does not, have the vehicle Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally the If the light flashes for about a minute indicator light goes off.
Instruments and Controls It also comes on when the fuel tank High-Beam On Light is low on fuel. The light turns off when fuel is added. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced. Security Light This light should come on briefly as the engine is started.
Instruments and Controls This light comes on solid when Lamps On Reminder Adaptive Cruise Control Light there is a problem with the AFL system. It flashes when the system is switching between lighting modes. See Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) 0 150. Front Fog Lamp Light This light is white when the Adaptive This light comes on when the...
Instruments and Controls Information Displays Power Flows (eAssist Only) To view the Power Flow screens in the center stack display, press button on the Home screen or on the Application Tray on the top Engine Power Engine is active Regen Recovery Power from the of the infotainment system touch with energy flowing to the wheels.
Instruments and Controls Driver Information : Press to open application menus on the left. Center (DIC) Press to open interaction menus The DIC displays are shown in the on the right. center of the instrument cluster in (Set/Reset) : Press to open a the Info App.
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Instruments and Controls 7. Press while an item is display is active, or by pressing holding while this display is highlighted to select or and resetting through the active, or by pressing deselect that item. When an right menu. resetting through the right menu. item is selected, a checkmark The Average Fuel Economy display Fuel Range and Instantaneous...
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Instruments and Controls When the remaining oil life is low, is low, the value for that tire is Fuel Used and Timer : Displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON shown in amber. See Tire Pressure the approximate liters (L) or message will appear on the display.
Instruments and Controls Indicator page switches to the Gap driving. The fuel economy will range Head-Up Display (HUD) Setting page. This page shows the from 0 15 L/100 km (0 50 mpg). current gap setting. See Forward During driving the bars will shift to Warning always reflect the most recent Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 208...
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Instruments and Controls The HUD information can be Some vehicle messages or alerts displayed in various languages. The displayed in the HUD may be speedometer reading and other cleared by using the steering wheel numerical values can be displayed controls. See Vehicle Messages in either English or metric units.
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Instruments and Controls Use the following settings to adjust OFF : To turn HUD off, turn the Warning, and Vehicle Ahead the HUD. HUD dimming knob fully indicator. Some information only counterclockwise until the HUD appears on vehicles that have these «...
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Instruments and Controls All HUD views may briefly display Navigation Turn-by-Turn Alerts Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth audio information when the driver shown in the instrument cluster may sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe uses the steering wheel controls to also be displayed in any HUD view.
Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and Brake System Messages Charging Messages BRAKE FLUID LOW Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message is displayed when the some action that may be needed to brake fluid level is low.
Instruments and Controls pulsation in the brake pedal. This is Cruise Control Messages FRONT RADAR BLOCKED normal under these conditions. Take SEE OWNER MANUAL ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET the vehicle to your dealer for This message can occur under the TO XXX service.
Instruments and Controls SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN engine, the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off. CONTROL This message will display when the When the coolant temperature driver side rear door is open. Close This message displays when the returns to normal, the air the door completely.
Instruments and Controls unsafe temperatures for operation. before filling to the recommended speed while this message is on, but Stop and turn off the vehicle as level. If the oil is not low and this maximum acceleration and speed soon as it is safe to do so to avoid message remains on, take the may be reduced.
Instruments and Controls NO REMOTE KEY WAS Lamp Messages FAB functions. Some last-second automatic braking capability is still DETECTED PLACE KEY IN AFL (Adaptive Forward provided with the Alert setting, but TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN Lighting) LAMPS NEED braking is less likely to occur. See START YOUR VEHICLE Front Automatic Braking (FAB) SERVICE...
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Instruments and Controls This message may also be LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SERVICE AUTOMATIC displayed if there is a problem with UNAVAILABLE COLLISION PREP the StabiliTrak system. See Traction This message displays when If this message displays, take the Control/Electronic Stability Control attempting to activate the Lane vehicle to your dealer to repair the 0 192.
Instruments and Controls SERVICE SIDE DETECTION Ride Control System your dealer. If the message still displays or appears again when you SYSTEM Messages begin driving, the system needs If this message remains on after service. See your dealer. SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE continued driving, the vehicle needs SYSTEM SERVICE TRACTION...
Instruments and Controls SPORT MODE ON Service Vehicle Messages JUMP START COMPLETE ATTEMPT START This message displays when using SERVICE POWER STEERING the selective ride control. See This message displays while This message displays and a chime Selective Ride Control 0 194. performing an on-board jump start may sound when there may be a of the vehicle.
Instruments and Controls TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE Transmission Messages Vehicle Speed Messages This message displays when the SERVICE TRANSMISSION SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED system is learning new tires. See This message displays if there is a This message is displayed when the Tire Pressure Monitor Operation problem with the transmission.
Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Menus Valet Mode Personalization The following list of features may be To turn Valet Mode on and off, see available: Valet Mode under Setting Radio Use the audio system controls to Preferences in the infotainment Time and Date access the personalization menus manual.
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Instruments and Controls Air Quality Sensor Select Off or On. provided, though less likely to occur. See Front Automatic Braking (FAB) Auto Defog Collision/Detection Systems System 0 210. Auto Rear Defog Select and the following may be Select Off, Alert and Brake, or Alert. displayed: Auto Fan Max Speed Go Notifier...
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Instruments and Controls Easy Exit Options shifted to R (Reverse) to improve Exit Lighting visibility of the ground near the rear Chime Volume This allows the selection of how wheels. They will return to their long the exterior lamps stay on Reverse Tilt Mirror previous driving position when the when leaving the vehicle when it is...
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Instruments and Controls Auto Door Unlock Remote Unlock Light Feedback Remote Start Auto Heat Seats This allows selection of which of the When on, the exterior lamps will If equipped and turned on, this doors will automatically unlock when flash when unlocking the vehicle feature will turn the heated seats on the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
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Instruments and Controls Select Off or On. Voice Mail Numbers Display This feature displays the voice mail Select and the following may be Bluetooth number for all connected phones. displayed: Select and the following may be To change the voice mail number, Theme displayed: select EDIT or press the EDIT...
Instruments and Controls Rear Park Assist Symbols Restore Radio Settings Universal Remote This allows selection to restore System Guidance Lines radio settings. Select to turn Off or On. See See Radio Frequency Statement Select Cancel or Restore. Assistance Systems for Parking or 0 340.
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Instruments and Controls instructions refer to a garage door Make sure the hand-held transmitter system buttons to be used to opener, but can be used for other has a new battery for quick and operate the garage door. Do devices. accurate transmission of the not release either button until radio-frequency signal.
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Instruments and Controls be required. For a second The name and color of the Radio Signals for Canada and time, press and hold the button may vary by Some Gate Operators newly programmed button manufacturer. For questions or programming help for five seconds.
Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Operation Button Using the Universal Remote To reprogram any of the system System buttons: Press and hold the appropriate 1. Press and hold any one of the Universal Remote system button for buttons.
Lighting The exterior lamps control is (Parking Lamps) : Turns on the in AUTO. parking lamps, together with the sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license The light sensor determines it is plate lamps, and instrument panel daytime. lights. The parking brake is released or (Headlamps) : Turns on the the vehicle is not in P (Park).
Lighting is in the full bright position. See Adaptive Forward Instrument Panel Illumination Lighting (AFL) Control 0 152. The AFL pivots the headlamps When it is bright enough outside, horizontally to provide greater road the headlamps will turn off or may illumination while turning.
Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or Signals does not come on, a signal bulb might be burned out. Have any burned out bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse.
Lighting If the fog lamps are turned on while Interior Lighting Dome Lamps the exterior lamp control is in the AUTO position, the headlamps Instrument Panel come on automatically. Illumination Control (Fog Lamps) : Press to turn on or off. An indicator light on the instrument cluster comes on when the fog lamps are on.
Lighting Reading Lamps The rear reading lamps are in the Lighting Features headliner. There are front and rear reading (Reading Lamps) : Press Entry Lighting lamps. to turn each lamp on or off. Some exterior lamps and most of the interior lights turn on briefly Sun Visor Lamps when the Remote Keyless Entry This lamp turns on when the cover...
Lighting exterior lamps and dome lamps When the battery's state of charge EPM works to prevent excessive remain on after the door is closed is low, the voltage is raised slightly discharge of the battery. It does this for a set amount of time, then to quickly bring the charge back up.
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Lighting protection system automatically turns the lamp off after about 10 minutes.
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio Introduction players, phone, navigation system, Infotainment ....156 Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE), and voice or speech recognition.
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Control System ... . . 157 this system.
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Climate Controls 6. SYNC (Synchronized To help reduce fuel usage: To place the system in Temperature) automatic mode: Use the full automatic control as 7. AUTO (Automatic Operation) described under Automatic 1. Press AUTO. Operation following. 8. Rear Window Defogger 2.
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Climate Controls Manual Operation indicator light is on, the air (Floor) : Air is directed to the conditioner runs automatically to floor outlets. (Power) : Press to turn the fan off cool the air inside the vehicle or to or on. MAX (Defrost) : Clears the dry the air needed to defog the windshield of fog or frost more...
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Climate Controls Auto Defog : The climate control The rear window defogger can be Pressing the button during an system may have a sensor to set to automatic operation. See auto stop may restart the engine to automatically detect high humidity Climate and Air Quality under prevent window fogging.
Climate Controls or cool the inside of the vehicle. The Air Vents Caution rear defog may come on during Use the louvers on the air vents to remote start based on cold ambient Do not try to clear frost or other change the direction of the airflow.
Climate Controls Maintenance vehicle. It should only be replaced by a new evaporator to ensure proper and safe operation. Air Intake During service, all refrigerants Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves should be reclaimed with proper from the air intake at the base of the equipment.
Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting out of Park ... 184 Driver Assistance Systems Parking over Things Driver Assistance Systems . . . 204 Operating That Burn ....184 Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing .
Driving and Operating Driving Characteristics and Driving Information Become familiar with vehicle Towing Tips ....220 features before driving, such as Trailer Towing (Except programming favorite radio Distracted Driving eAssist) .
Driving and Operating Refer to the infotainment manual for Average driver reaction time is Warning more information on using that about three-quarters of a second. In system, including pairing and using that time, a vehicle moving at Drinking and then driving is very a cell phone 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m dangerous.
Driving and Operating Steering Variable Effort Steering Caution Some vehicles have a steering Electric Power Steering system that varies the amount of If the steering wheel is turned If the vehicle has electric power effort required to steer the vehicle in until it reaches the end of its steering it does not have power relation to the speed of the vehicle.
Driving and Operating Holding both sides of the The vehicle's right wheels can drop Acceleration Skid too much steering wheel allows you to turn off the edge of a road onto the throttle causes the driving 180 degrees without removing shoulder while driving.
Driving and Operating Try to avoid sudden steering, There is no hard and fast rule about Warning (Continued) acceleration, or braking, hydroplaning. The best advice is to including reducing vehicle speed slow down when the road is wet. After driving through a large by shifting to a lower gear.
Driving and Operating Shift to a lower gear when going Be alert on top of hills; The Antilock Brake System down steep or long hills. something could be in your lane (ABS) improves vehicle stability (e.g., stalled car, accident). during hard stops, but the brakes should be applied sooner Warning Pay attention to special road...
Driving and Operating Tie a red cloth to an outside If the Vehicle Is Stuck Warning (Continued) mirror. Slowly and cautiously spin the Adjust the climate control wheels to free the vehicle when Warning system to circulate the air stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. inside the vehicle and set Snow can trap engine exhaust If stuck too severely for the traction...
Driving and Operating between R (Reverse) and a low properly carry, the Tire and Tire and Loading Information forward gear, spinning the wheels Loading Information label and Label as little as possible. To prevent the Certification label. transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting Warning gears.
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Driving and Operating equipment tires (3) and the Subtract the combined your vehicle. Consult this recommended cold tire inflation manual to determine how weight of the driver and pressures (4). For more this reduces the available passengers from XXX kg or information on tires and inflation XXX lbs.
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Driving and Operating Subtract Occupant weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) the vehicle's capacity weight. × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). Available Occupant and Certification Label Cargo Weight = 317 kg (700 lbs).
Driving and Operating Starting and Warning Caution (Continued) Operating Things inside the vehicle can breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake strike and injure people in a New Vehicle Break-In linings. sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Following break-in, engine speed Caution and load can be gradually...
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Driving and Operating Pressing the button cycles it through If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the 3. Come to a complete stop, shift three modes, ACC/ACCESSORY, ignition will return to ACC/ to P (Park), and turn the ON/RUN/START, and Stopping the ACCESSORY and display the ignition to OFF.
Driving and Operating With the ignition off, pressing the the vehicle in Service Only Mode. Caution button one time without the brake The instruments and audio systems pedal applied will place the ignition will operate as they do in ON/RUN, Using a tool to force the key to system in ACC/ACCESSORY.
Driving and Operating Do not turn the engine off when the service and diagnostics, and to Warning vehicle is moving. This will cause a verify the proper operation of the loss of power assist in the brake malfunction indicator lamp as may Turning off the vehicle while and steering systems and disable be required for emission inspection...
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Driving and Operating Caution Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the may occur to the hydraulic power the cranking motor, and drain the vehicle is moving. If you do, you steering system and there may be battery.
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Driving and Operating transmission gently until the oil then stops again, do the same Caution warms up and lubricates all thing. This clears the extra moving parts. gasoline from the engine. Do Cranking the engine for long not race the engine Starting Procedure (Keyless periods of time, by returning the immediately after starting it.
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Driving and Operating Vehicles with eAssist have an There are several conditions that Brake pedal pressure is low. automatic engine start/stop feature. may prevent an auto stop or cause If the malfunction indicator lamp After the engine is started and has an auto start.
Driving and Operating The engine is required to run for 2. Open the hood and unwrap the either heater or climate control electrical cord. performance. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 157. The high voltage battery pack charge is low and requires recharging.
Driving and Operating The length of time the heater should Warning Warning (Continued) remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer in the Improper use of the heater cord it overheat and cause a fire, area where you will be parking the property damage, electric or an extension cord can damage vehicle for the best advice on this.
Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park Torque Lock Warning (Continued) Torque lock is when the weight of 1. Hold the brake pedal down and the vehicle puts too much force on could be injured. To be sure the set the parking brake. See the parking pawl in the vehicle will not move, even when Parking Brake 0 190.
Driving and Operating Shifting out of Park If the shift lever cannot be moved Parking over Things out of P (Park): That Burn Automatic Transmission 1. Apply and maintain the regular Shift Lock brakes. Warning The vehicle has an automatic 2.
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 0 183 and in the vehicle body from Engine Exhaust 0 185.
Driving and Operating Automatic of P (Park), ease pressure on the Warning shift lever, then push the shift lever Transmission all the way into P (Park) as you It is dangerous to get out of the maintain brake application. Then vehicle if the shift lever is not fully press the shift lever button and in P (Park) with the parking brake...
Driving and Operating of the way down. If more power is Manual Mode Warning needed for passing, press the Driver Shift Control (DSC) accelerator pedal over half, or all Shifting into a drive gear while the the way down. engine is running at high speed is Caution dangerous.
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Driving and Operating Sport Mode, and the SPORT followed by a number When accelerating the vehicle from MODE ON message will representing the gear the a stop in snowy and icy conditions, display momentarily. See Ride vehicle is currently in. you may want to shift into 2 (Second) gear.
Driving and Operating Drive Systems Brakes avoid a sudden obstacle, a computer senses the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake is about to stop rolling, the computer System (ABS) will separately work the brakes at Vehicles with this feature always each wheel.
Driving and Operating Using ABS The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) The red parking brake status light switch is on the center console. The will flash and then stay on once the Do not pump the brakes. Just hold EPB can always be activated, even EPB is fully applied.
Driving and Operating The vehicle may automatically apply brake status light is off. If either light Brake Assist the EPB in some situations when stays on after release is attempted, The Brake Assist feature is the vehicle is not moving. This is see your dealer.
Driving and Operating Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the This vehicle has an HSA feature, intended path. Traction Control/ which may be useful when the If cruise control is being used and vehicle is stopped on a grade Electronic Stability traction control or StabiliTrak begins...
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Driving and Operating 2. Turn the engine off and wait Caution 15 seconds. 3. Start the engine. Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is Drive the vehicle. If comes on off. The vehicle driveline could be and stays on, the vehicle may need damaged.
Driving and Operating cluster. The appropriate DIC Selective Ride Control The setting can be changed at any message displays. See Ride Control time. Based on road conditions, The vehicle may have a ride control System Messages 0 136. steering wheel angle, and vehicle system called Selective Ride speed, the system automatically To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on...
Driving and Operating Cruise Control Traction Control/Electronic Stability RES+ (Resume/Accelerate) : If Control 0 192. If a collision alert there is a set speed in memory, With cruise control the vehicle can occurs when cruise control is press the control up briefly to maintain a speed of about 40 km/h activated, cruise control is resume to that speed or press and...
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Driving and Operating 3. Press and release the SET Increasing Speed While Using To slow down in small Cruise Control control on the steering wheel. increments, press SET down The desired set speed briefly briefly. For each press, the If the cruise control system is appears in the instrument vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h already activated:...
Driving and Operating accelerator pedal to maintain your section before using this system. Warning speed. When going downhill, you The following gap is the following might have to brake or shift to a time between your vehicle and a ACC has limited braking ability lower gear to keep your speed vehicle detected directly ahead in and may not have time to slow...
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Driving and Operating (Cancel) : Press to disengage Warning (Continued) ACC without erasing the selected set speed. The system may not detect a vehicle ahead. Keep the (Follow Distance Gap) : Press entire front of the vehicle to select a following gap time (or clean.
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Driving and Operating 4. Remove foot from the To begin using ACC again, press vehicle increase to the next accelerator. RES+ up briefly on the steering 5 km/h (1 mph) mark on the wheel. The vehicle returns to the speedometer. After ACC is set, it may immediately previously set speed.
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Driving and Operating To decrease the vehicle speed in Since each gap setting corresponds If ACC is engaged, driver action smaller increments, press SET to a following time (Far, Medium, may be required when ACC cannot down briefly. For each press, the or Near), the following distance will apply sufficient braking because of vehicle speed decreases to the...
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Driving and Operating If this symbol is not displaying, ACC A message will appear on the DIC Warning (Continued) will not respond to or brake to indicating that cruise is disengaging. vehicles ahead. The ACC active symbol will not be moving.
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Driving and Operating applies the electric parking brake to Curves in the Road Warning hold the vehicle. The electric parking brake status light will turn Warning Leaving the vehicle without on. See Parking Brake 0 190. To placing it in P (Park) can be resume ACC and release the On curves, ACC may not detect a dangerous.
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Driving and Operating Other Vehicle Lane Changes Warning (Continued) to use the brakes if necessary. Select an appropriate speed while driving in curves. ACC may operate differently in a sharp curve. It may reduce the ACC may detect a vehicle that is vehicle speed if the curve is too not in your lane and apply the sharp.
Driving and Operating lane while driving on steep hills. The For cleaning instructions, see Driver Assistance driver will often need to take over Washing the Vehicle under Systems acceleration and braking on steep Exterior Care 0 305. hills, especially when towing a System operation may also be This vehicle may have features that trailer.
Driving and Operating Audible or Safety Alert Seat the vehicle is shifted out of Warning (Continued) R (Reverse), the screen returns to Some driver assistance features the previous content, after a short alert the driver of obstacles by Under many conditions, these delay.
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Driving and Operating detect objects and can also cause Warning false detections. Keep the sensors clean of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and The camera(s) do not display slush; and clean sensors after a car children, pedestrians, bicyclists, wash in freezing temperatures. crossing traffic, animals, or any other object outside of the Warning...
Driving and Operating RVC screen to warn of traffic next to the button comes on when coming from either direction when the feature is on and turns off when backing. This system detects the feature has been disabled. objects coming from up to 20 m Turn off parking assist when towing (66 ft) from the left or right side a trailer.
Driving and Operating Forward Collision Alert FCA warnings will not occur unless Warning (Continued) the FCA system detects a vehicle (FCA) System ahead. When a vehicle is detected, or when following a vehicle too The FCA system may help to avoid the vehicle ahead indicator will closely, FCA may not provide a display green.
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Driving and Operating Tailgating Alert timing. The range of selectable alert Warning (Continued) timing may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions. proper condition. Keep the Changing the FCA timing setting windshield, headlamps, and FCA automatically changes the following sensors clean and in good repair.
Driving and Operating Cleaning the System The system works when driving in a Warning (Continued) forward gear between 10 km/h If the FCA system does not seem to (6 mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph) for operate properly, cleaning the Detect a vehicle when moving vehicles, or between outside of the windshield in front of...
Driving and Operating Side Blind Zone Warning (Continued) Warning Alert (SBZA) undesired. It could respond to a IBA may increase vehicle braking If equipped, the SBZA system is a turning vehicle ahead, guardrails, in situations when it may not be lane-changing aid that assists signs, and other non-moving necessary.
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Driving and Operating will light up in the corresponding 1. SBZA Detection Zone outside side mirror and will flash if 2. LCA Detection Zone the turn signal is on. LCA Detection Zones The LCA sensor covers a zone of Warning approximately one lane over from both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m LCA does not alert the driver to...
Driving and Operating When the System Does Not driving on sharp curves. The system When LCA is disabled for any does not need to be serviced. The reason other than the driver turning Seem to Work Properly system may light up due to it off, the Side Blind Zone Alert On The LCA system requires some guardrails, signs, trees, shrubs, and...
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Driving and Operating When LDW is on, is green if Warning Warning (Continued) LDW is available to warn of a lane departure. If the vehicle crosses a The LDW system does not steer maintain proper vehicle position detected lane marking without using the vehicle.
Driving and Operating imperfections. This is normal system Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline operation; the vehicle does not need meeting ASTM specification D4814 Use of the recommended fuel is an service. Turn LDW off if these with a posted octane rating of 87 or important part of the proper conditions continue.
Driving and Operating other fuels containing more than California Fuel Fuels in Foreign 15% ethanol must be used only in Requirements Countries FlexFuel vehicles. If the vehicle is certified to meet If planning to drive in countries California Emissions Standards, it is outside the U.S.
Driving and Operating Do not use additives with E85 or The starting characteristics of E85 Caution (Continued) FlexFuel. or FlexFuel make it unsuitable for use when temperatures fall below damage plastic and rubber parts. E85 or FlexFuel 18 °C (0 °F). Use gasoline or add That damage would not be gasoline to the E85 or FlexFuel.
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Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) Warning Do not use a cell phone Overfilling the fuel tank by more while refueling. than three clicks of a standard fill nozzle may cause: Do not reenter the vehicle while pumping fuel. Vehicle performance issues, including engine stalling and Keep children away from damage to the fuel system.
Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Caution Warning (Continued) Container If a new fuel cap is needed, be Fill the container no more than 95% full to allow for sure to get the right type of cap Warning expansion. from your dealer.
Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Do not tow a trailer during the Warning first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, General Towing When towing a trailer, exhaust or other parts. gases may collect at the rear of Information Then during the first 800 km the vehicle and enter if the...
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Driving and Operating vehicle itself. Get acquainted with necessary to go much farther or other objects. Avoid jerky or the handling and braking of the rig beyond the passed vehicle before sudden maneuvers. Signal well in before setting out for the open road. returning to the lane.
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Driving and Operating vehicle may show signs similar to 2. Have someone place chocks Maintenance when Trailer engine overheating. To avoid this, under the trailer wheels. Towing let the engine run while parked, 3. When the wheel chocks are in The vehicle needs service more preferably on level ground, with the place, release the regular...
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Driving and Operating Weight of the Trailer Ask your dealer for trailering information or advice, or write us at How heavy can a trailer safely be? our Customer Assistance Offices. It should never weigh more than See Customer Assistance Offices 454 kg (1,000 lb).
Driving and Operating label. See Vehicle Load Limits carbon monoxide (CO) from the Conversions and 0 171. Make sure not to go over the exhaust can get into the vehicle. Add-Ons GVW limit for the vehicle, including See Engine Exhaust 0 185. the weight of the trailer tongue.
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Driving and Operating Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty. Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating.
Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal Engine and 3.6L V6 Engine and Parking Lamps ..255 with FWD) ....247 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Power Steering Fluid (3.6L Stoplamps, and Back-Up...
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Towing the Vehicle General Information System ..... . 274 Towing the Vehicle ... 302 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Pressure Monitor Recreational Vehicle...
Vehicle Care harm. Engine exhaust, many parts Accessories and dealer to accessorize the vehicle and systems, many fluids, and using genuine GM Accessories Modifications some component wear by-products installed by a dealer technician. contain and/or emit these Adding non-dealer accessories or Also, see Adding Equipment to the chemicals.
Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks All Vehicles This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Airbag System Warning Doing Your Own Check 0 76. Service Work It can be dangerous to work on Keep a record with all parts receipts your vehicle if you do not have and list the mileage and the date of eAssist Vehicles Only...
Vehicle Care Hood To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be To open the hood: sure all the filler caps are on properly. 2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches. Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary.
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Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 240. 11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid 2. Power Steering Reservoir 0 248. and Cap. See Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine and 3.6L V6 Engine with FWD) 0 247 or Power Steering Fluid (3.6L V6 Engine with AWD) 0 247.
Vehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 240. Engine Oil must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. 2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See To ensure proper engine See Engine Compartment Overview Engine Oil 0 236. performance and long life, careful 0 231 for the location of the engine attention must be paid to engine oil.
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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 0 324.
Vehicle Care Engine Oil Additives/Engine trash or pouring it on the ground, Caution (Continued) into sewers, or into streams or Oil Flushes bodies of water. Recycle it by taking vehicle warranty. Check with your Do not add anything to the oil. The it to a place that collects used oil.
Vehicle Care system might indicate that an oil on the DIC. See Driver Automatic Transmission change is not necessary for up to a Information Center (DIC) 0 123. Fluid year. The engine oil and filter must When remaining oil life is low, be changed at least once a year the CHANGE ENGINE OIL How to Check Automatic...
Vehicle Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter replace if damaged. Do not clean 3. Disconnect the electrical the engine air cleaner/filter or connector (3). The engine air cleaner/filter is in the components with water or 4. Remove the screws (1) on top engine compartment on the compressed air.
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Vehicle Care 2. Air Duct Clamp 4. Remove the screws (3) on top of the engine air cleaner/filter 3. Screws housing. To inspect or replace the engine air 5. Disconnect the secondary air cleaner/filter: hose (4). 1. Open the hood. See Hood 6.
Vehicle Care 2. Coolant Surge Tank and Caution Pressure Cap If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt can easily get into the engine, which could damage it. Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when you are driving. Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct 3.6L V6 Engine FWD...
Vehicle Care Engine Coolant Warning Warning (Continued) The cooling system in the vehicle is Heater and radiator hoses, and ® could catch fire and you or others filled with DEX-COOL engine other engine parts, can be very could be burned. Use a coolant mixture.
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Vehicle Care Checking Coolant Caution Warning (Continued) The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant If improper coolant mixture, and it will burn if the engine parts level. inhibitors, or additives are used in are hot enough. Do not spill the vehicle cooling system, the coolant on a hot engine.
Vehicle Care 5. Replace the cap tightly. Caution If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may The coolant surge tank pressure occur. Be sure the cap is properly cap can be removed when the cooling system, including the surge and tightly secured.
Vehicle Care Then check to see if the engine too serious. Sometimes the engine drive normally and have the cooling cooling fans are running. If the can get a little too hot when the system checked for proper fill and engine is overheating, the fans vehicle: function.
Vehicle Care The engine coolant temperature Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid: warning light comes on the (3.6L V6 Engine 1. Wipe the cap and the top of the instrument panel, to indicate the reservoir clean. with AWD) vehicle has entered overheated 2.
Vehicle Care What to Use Open the cap with the washer Caution (Continued) symbol on it. Add washer fluid until To determine what kind of fluid to the tank is full. See Engine use, see Recommended Fluids and When using concentrated Compartment Overview 0 231 for Lubricants 0 324.
Vehicle Care proper sequence to torque Brake Fluid Warning specifications. See Capacities and Specifications 0 328. The brake wear warning sound Brake pads should be replaced as means that soon the brakes will complete sets. not work well. That could lead to a crash.
Vehicle Care Do not top off the brake fluid. What to Add This vehicle has a standard 12-volt Adding fluid does not correct a leak. battery. Refer to the replacement Use only GM approved DOT 3 If fluid is added when the linings are number on the original battery label brake fluid from a clean, sealed worn, there will be too much fluid...
Vehicle Care The eAssist system high voltage Vehicle Storage All-Wheel Drive battery is cooled with air drawn from Transfer Case the vehicle interior. The cold air Warning intake for the battery is behind the Under normal driving conditions, rear seat, on the filler panel. Do not Batteries have acid that can burn transfer case fluid does not require cover the intake.
Vehicle Care Do not use the accelerator 2. Apply the parking brake. Be Park Brake and P (Park) pedal, and be ready to turn off ready to apply the regular Mechanism Check the engine immediately if it brake immediately if the vehicle starts.
Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) warranty. Do not allow the mechanism's holding ability: wiper blade to touch the With the engine running, shift to windshield. P (Park). Then release the 5. Reverse Steps 1 3 for wiper parking brake followed by the blade replacement.
Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs Warning 0 257. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
Vehicle Care Headlamps, Front Turn To replace one of these bulbs: turn signal lamp on the headlamp assembly. See High Intensity Signal and Parking 1. Open the hood. See Hood Discharge (HID) Lighting 0 254. 0 230. Lamps 2. If replacing a headlamp bulb, Base Headlamp Assembly remove the dust cover from the back of the headlamp housing...
Vehicle Care Taillamps, Turn Signal, 4. Pull out the taillamp assembly and disconnect the wiring Stoplamps, and Back-Up harness. Lamps 5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it. 6. Pull the old bulb straight out of the bulb socket. 7.
Vehicle Care Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Bulb Exterior Lamp High Voltage Devices and Number Wiring Back-Up Lamp 921LL (W16W) Warning Front Turn 7444NA Signal Lamp Exposure to high voltage can Headlamp High HIR2 cause shock, burns, and even Beam (Base) death.
Vehicle Care When the current electrical load is Windshield Wipers replace the fuse. Be sure to replace too heavy, the circuit breaker opens a bad fuse with a new one of the If the wiper motor overheats due to and closes, protecting the circuit identical size and rating.
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Vehicle Care To remove the fuse block cover, squeeze the three retaining clips on the cover and lift it straight up. Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component.
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Vehicle Care J-Case Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Fuses Engine Control Crank for Electric Parking Module Run/Crank Transmission Brake Control Module/Fuel Long Range Radar/ Pump Power/ Rear Window Front Camera Chassis Control Defogger Ignition Coils Even Module (eAssist) Brake (6 Cylinder Engine), Cabin Heater...
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Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Variable Effort Left High Beam Run/Crank for Inside Steering (if Rearview Mirror, Cooling Fan Relay equipped) or eAssist Rear Vision Camera, 6 Cylinder Engine: Power Inverter Air Quality Sensor, Module Pre Catalytic Aero Shutter Motor...
Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Mini Fuses Usage Micro Usage Block Relays Fuel Pump Power Module/Chassis Air Conditioning Control Module Compressor Clutch Regulated Voltage Starter Control Sensor Wiper Speed Parking Assist/Side Wiper Control Blind Zone Cabin Heater Passive Entry/ Coolant Pump Passive Start (eAssist)/Secondary Air Injector/...
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Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Body Control features shown. Module 8 Fuses Usage (J-Case Fuse) APO 3 Front Heater Body Control Ventilation Air Module 7 Conditioning/Blower (J-Case Fuse) Steering Wheel Controls Backlight Passenger Seat...
Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Fuses Usage Relays Usage Center Stack Trunk Relay Tires Displays, Head-Up Not Used Display, Right Every new GM vehicle has Power Outlet Relay Steering Wheel high-quality tires made by a Control Switch, Rear leading tire manufacturer. See Seat Infotainment the warranty manual for Display (eAssist),...
Vehicle Care All-Season Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) This vehicle may come with Underinflated tires pose Replace any tires that all-season tires. These tires are the same danger as have been damaged by designed to provide good overall performance on most road surfaces overloaded tires.
Vehicle Care traction on snow and ice-covered tires with a lower speed rating are Caution (Continued) roads. Consider installing winter chosen, never exceed the tire's tires on the vehicle if frequent maximum speed capability. (20 °F). Always store high driving on ice or snow covered performance summer tires Summer Tires roads is expected.
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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.
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Vehicle Care (3) Tire Identification Number (6) Tire Size A combination of (TIN) The letters and numbers letters and numbers define a following the DOT (Department tire's width, height, aspect ratio, of Transportation) code are the construction type, and service Tire Identification Number (TIN).
Vehicle Care Tire Designations (3) Aspect Ratio A two-digit Tire Terminology and number that indicates the tire Definitions Tire Size height-to-width measurements. Air Pressure The amount of For example, if the tire size The following is an example of a air inside the tire pressing aspect ratio is 60, as shown in typical passenger vehicle...
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Vehicle Care Bead The tire bead contains Department of Transportation Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire steel wires wrapped by steel (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety tire used on light duty trucks and cords that hold the tire onto Standards. The DOT code some multipurpose passenger the rim.
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Vehicle Care Normal Occupant Weight Recommended Inflation Tread The portion of a tire that number of occupants a vehicle Pressure Vehicle comes into contact with is designed to seat multiplied by manufacturer's recommended the road. 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load tire inflation pressure as shown Treadwear Indicators Narrow...
Vehicle Care 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated The Tire and Loading Caution cargo load. See Vehicle Load Information label on the vehicle Limits 0 171. indicates the original equipment Neither tire underinflation nor tires and the correct cold tire overinflation is good.
Vehicle Care How to Check Put the valve caps back on the Warning (Continued) valve stems to keep out dirt and Use a good quality pocket-type moisture and prevent leaks. Use to be driven at high speeds, make gauge to check tire pressure. only valve caps designed for the sure the tires are rated for Proper tire inflation cannot be...
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.
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor shown on the Tire and Loading they are cold. See Vehicle Load Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 171, for an example of the Operation Limits 0 171. Tire and Loading Information label This vehicle may have a Tire and its location.
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Vehicle Care sensors. See Tire Sealant and successfully. See TPMS Sensor Operating electronic devices or Compressor Kit 0 286 for Matching Process later in this being near facilities using radio information regarding the inflator kit section. wave frequencies similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS materials and instructions.
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Vehicle Care passenger side front tire, passenger 3. Make sure the Tire Pressure sensor identification code has side rear tire, and driver side rear. info page option is turned on. been matched to this tire and See your dealer for service or to The info pages on the DIC can wheel position.
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 0 315. for signs of wear or damage at Tires are rotated to achieve a least once a month.
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.
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...
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...
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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.
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...
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.
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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...
Vehicle Care When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Warning (Continued) Warning use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust Storing the tire sealant and of wheel blocks (1), if equipped. contains carbon monoxide (CO) compressor kit or other which cannot be seen or smelled.
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Vehicle Care sealant and compressor kit to be Tire Sealant effective. See Roadside Assistance Read and follow the safe handling Program 0 334. instructions on the label adhered to Read and follow all of the tire the compressor. sealant and compressor kit Check the tire sealant expiration instructions.
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Vehicle Care 1. Remove the tire sealant and If the vehicle only has a gauge (4). The recommended compressor kit from its storage cigarette lighter, use the inflation pressure can be found location. See Storing the Tire cigarette lighter. on the Tire and Loading Sealant and Compressor Kit Information label.
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Vehicle Care 11. Press the on/off button (1) to If the tire pressure has fallen turn the tire sealant and more than 68 kPa (10 psi) compressor kit off. below the recommended inflation pressure, stop driving The tire is not sealed and will the vehicle.
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Vehicle Care vehicle to an authorized dealer See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 284 for If the vehicle has an accessory within 161 km (100 mi) of other important safety warnings. power outlet, do not use the driving to have the tire repaired cigarette lighter.
Vehicle Care The pressure gauge (4) may 13. Disconnect the air only 2. Unscrew the connector (2) from read higher than the actual tire hose (5) from the tire valve the canister (1). pressure while the compressor stem, by turning it 3.
Vehicle Care 3. Turn the wing nut 3. Turn the retainer nut 1. Screwdriver (If Equipped) counterclockwise to remove it. counterclockwise and remove 2. Wrench the spare tire. 3. Tow Hook (If Equipped) 4. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit. 4.
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Vehicle Care 2. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nut caps. If needed, finish loosening them by hand. The nut caps will not come off of the wheel cover. The edge of the wheel cover could be sharp, so do not try to remove the cover with your bare hands.
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Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) you could be badly injured or training. If a jack is provided with killed. Never get under a vehicle the vehicle, it is designed only for when it is supported only by changing a flat tire. If it is used for a jack.
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Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning Warning (Continued) towel can be used; however, use Never use oil or grease on bolts specification supplied by the a scraper or wire brush later to or nuts because the nuts might aftermarket manufacturer when remove all rust or dirt.
Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire 1. Turn the wrench counterclockwise to remove the and Tools fastener. Warning 2. Replace the fastener with the one provided in the foam. Storing a jack, a tire, or other 3. Turn the wrench clockwise to equipment in the passenger tighten the fastener.
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Vehicle Care When using a compact spare tire, Warning (Continued) Caution the ABS and Traction Control systems may engage until the spare crash and you or others could be Tire chains will not fit the compact tire is recognized by the vehicle, injured.
Vehicle Care Jump Starting Key Access Keyless Access Place the ignition key in the ON/ With the brake pedal not applied, Jump Starting - North RUN position and proceed as press and hold the ENGINE START/ follows: STOP button for more than America (On-board with five seconds.
Vehicle Care If the vehicle is started, the If the battery has run down, try to Warning on-board jump start function will be use another vehicle and some automatically disabled. If the vehicle jumper cables to start your vehicle. Batteries can hurt you. They can cranks but does not start, the Be sure to use the following steps to be dangerous because:...
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Vehicle Care The vehicle has a battery cover Caution which must be removed to gain access to the battery for jump If the other vehicle does not have starting. a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
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Vehicle Care 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF 8. Connect the other end of the Warning (Continued) and switch off all lights and black negative ( ) cable to the accessories in both vehicles, negative ( ) grounding point for your eyes or on your skin, flush except the hazard warning the discharged battery.
Vehicle Care Jumper Cable Removal Towing the Vehicle Recreational Vehicle Towing Reverse the sequence exactly when removing the jumper cables. Caution Recreational vehicle towing means After starting the disabled vehicle towing the vehicle behind another Incorrectly towing a disabled and removing the jumper cables, vehicle such as a motor home.
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Vehicle Care Is the proper towing equipment Dinghy Towing towed, a dolly should be used. See going to be used? See your the following information on dolly dealer or trailering professional towing. for additional advice and Dolly Towing from the Front equipment recommendations.
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Vehicle Care 3. Shift the transmission to Dolly Towing from the Front Dolly Towing from the Rear P (Park). (All-Wheel Drive) 4. Firmly set the parking brake. 5. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight-ahead position.
Vehicle Care Appearance Care If using an automatic car wash, Caution (Continued) follow the car wash instructions. The windshield wiper and rear window Exterior Care your dealer. Follow all wiper, if equipped, must be off. manufacturer directions regarding Remove any accessories that may Locks correct product usage, necessary be damaged or interfere with the car...
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Vehicle Care the vehicle as soon as possible. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Do not use cleaners that are not Moldings If necessary, use non-abrasive intended for automotive use. cleaners that are marked safe for Use a nonabrasive wax on the painted surfaces to remove foreign Caution vehicle after washing to protect...
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Vehicle Care Solvents, alcohols, fuels, Air Intakes may require more frequent or other harsh cleaners. application. Black marks from Clear debris from the air intakes, rubber material on painted surfaces Ice scrapers or other hard items. between the hood and windshield can be removed by rubbing with a when washing the vehicle.
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Vehicle Care Inspect power steering for proper Caution Caution (Continued) hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Chrome wheels and other chrome brushes. Damage could occur Visually check constant velocity joint trim may be damaged if the and the repairs would not be boots and axle seals for leaks.
Vehicle Care fluid will decrease the life of the dark spots etched into the paint Before using cleaners, read and transfer case and/or axles and surface. See Finish Care follow all safety instructions on the should be replaced. previously in this section. label.
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Vehicle Care Do not use solvents or cleaners Coated Moldings 2. Remove excess moisture by containing solvents. gently wringing until water does Coated moldings should be cleaned. not drip from the cleaning cloth. Interior Glass When lightly soiled, wipe with a 3.
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Vehicle Care Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, Caution (Continued) and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Radio Displays Low Gloss Paint Surfaces, and the appearance and feel of Natural Open Pore Wood leather or soft trim, and are not Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss Surfaces surfaces or vehicle displays.
Vehicle Care Cargo Cover and Use the floor mat with the Warning (Continued) correct side up. Do not turn Convenience Net it over. cause unintended acceleration Wash with warm water and mild Do not place anything on top of detergent. Do not use chlorine and/or increased stopping the driver side floor mat.
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Vehicle Care Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place. Verify the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals.
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...
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.
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Service and Maintenance a year and the oil life system must Check windshield washer fluid Check restraint system be reset. Your trained dealer level. See Washer Fluid 0 248. components. See Safety System technician can perform this work. Check 0 64. Visually inspect windshield wiper If the engine oil life system is reset blades for wear, cracking,...
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Service and Maintenance Check accelerator pedal for Check tire sealant expiration damage, high effort, or binding. date, if equipped. See Tire Replace if needed. Sealant and Compressor Kit 0 286. Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear, cracks, or other Inspect sunroof track and seal, damage.
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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.
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Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance there is reduced airflow, window (4) Or every five years, whichever Schedule Additional Required fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer comes first. See Cooling System Services - Normal can help determine when to replace 0 242. the filter.
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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.
Service and Maintenance (3) Or every four years, whichever Special Application Additional comes first. If driving in dusty Services Maintenance and Care conditions, inspect the filter at each oil change or more often as needed. Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important (4) Or every five years, whichever Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly...
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Service and Maintenance To avoid break-down or failure to Trained dealer technicians have Lamps start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Properly working headlamps, battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and taillamps, and brake lamps are recommend quality parts Trained dealer technicians have important to see and be seen on...
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Service and Maintenance of leaking, blown seals, Vehicle Care Trained dealer technicians can or damage, and can advise inspect the windshield and To help keep the vehicle looking like when service is needed. recommend proper replacement new, vehicle care products are if needed.
Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. Look for the dexos1 approved logo for GM approved engine oil. See Engine Oil 0 236. ®...
Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 55560894 A3128C Engine Oil Filter 2.4L L4 Engine 12605566 PF457G 3.6L V6 Engine...
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...
Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Identification This label, in the trunk, has the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) following information: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ....327 Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Number (VIN).
Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.4L L4 Engine 9.6 L 10.1 qt...
Customer Information STEP TWO : If after contacting a When contacting Buick, remember may reject it and proceed with any member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be other venue for relief available it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility.
Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), However, if a customer wishes to Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), write or e-mail Buick, the letter participation in a no-charge or write to: should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration program.
Customer Information Canada communicate with Buick by dialing: (Preferred Dealer 1-800-832-8425. TTY users in Information) : Select a dealer and General Motors of Canada Limited Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. view locations, maps, phone Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: numbers, and hours.
Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca plate number of the vehicle. your vehicle, quickly and easily. or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Odometer reading, Vehicle Find the Buick-recommended for details. TTY users call maintenance services for your Identification Number (VIN), and 1-800-263-3830. vehicle.
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Roadside Assistance General Motors North America and nearest Buick dealer for Impound towing caused by Buick reserve the right to make any warranty service, or if the vehicle violation of any laws. changes or discontinue the was in a crash and cannot be Roadside Assistance program at driven.
Customer Information trip was started to qualify. Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation General Motors of Canada Appointments Program Limited requires pre-authorization, original When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership detailed receipts, and a copy of service, contact your dealer and experience, we and our participating the repair orders.
Customer Information Transportation Options Courtesy Rental Vehicle General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change, For an overnight warranty repair, the Warranty service can generally be or discontinue Courtesy dealer may provide an available completed while you wait. However, Transportation at any time and to courtesy rental vehicle or provide for if you are unable to do so, your...
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Customer Information are preserved. The use of Genuine Limited Warranty, and any vehicle specify aftermarket collision parts. GM parts can help maintain the GM failure related to such parts is not When purchasing insurance, we New Vehicle Limited Warranty. covered by that warranty. recommend that you ensure that the vehicle will be repaired with GM Recycled original equipment parts...
Customer Information Give only the necessary information If the airbag has inflated, see What repaired with Genuine GM parts, to police and other parties involved Will You See after an Airbag even if your insurance coverage in the crash. Inflates? 0 70. does not pay the full cost.
Customer Information Service Bulletins Current and Past Models Radio Frequency Statement Service Bulletins give additional Technical Service Bulletins and technical service information Manuals are available for current This vehicle has systems that needed to knowledgeably service and past model GM vehicles. operate on a radio frequency that General Motors cars and trucks.
Traffic Safety Administration http://www.safercar.gov Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Reporting Safety Defects General Motors. Buick Customer Assistance Center to the Canadian P.O. Box 33136 If NHTSA receives similar Detroit, MI 48232 5136 Government complaints, it may open an...
Customer Information Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to Note record, in certain crash or near The vehicle has a number of...
Customer Information GM will not access these data or OnStar Terms and Conditions and share it with others except: with the Privacy Statement on the OnStar consent of the vehicle owner or, website. if the vehicle is leased, with the See OnStar Additional Information consent of the lessee;...
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 ... . . 344 next to the OnStar buttons.
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 OnStar Emergency Services require With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Advisor to: a specific OnStar subscription plan. OnStar Advisors can use GPS to Verify account information or With Automatic Crash Response, in...
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.
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OnStar (no Internet connection, 3G, Locate the vehicle on a map 2. Say Call. System responds: 4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality (U.S. market only). Call. Please say the name or (poor, good, excellent). number to call. Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot 3.
OnStar End a Call OnStar Additional Reactivation for Subsequent Owners Information Press . System responds: Call ended. Press and follow the prompts to In-Vehicle Audio Messages speak to an Advisor as soon as Verify Minutes and Expiration possible. The Advisor will update Audio messages may play important vehicle records and explain OnStar Press...
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OnStar See Radio Frequency Statement OnStar Personal Identification Press to speak with an 0 340. Number (PIN) Advisor. Services for People with A PIN is needed to access some OnStar services cannot work unless OnStar services. The PIN will need Disabilities the vehicle is in a place where to be changed the first time when...
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OnStar vehicle has not been started for Cellular and GPS Antennas Add-on Electrical Equipment five days, OnStar can contact Cellular reception is required for The OnStar system is integrated Roadside Assistance or a locksmith OnStar to send remote signals to into the electrical architecture of the to help gain access to the vehicle.
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OnStar statement or separately disclosed at may unlawfully intercept or access above copyright notice and this the time of installation. These transmissions and private permission notice appear in all updates or changes may also cause communications without consent. copies. a system to automatically THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED OnStar - Software communicate with GM servers to...
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OnStar unzip: This software is provided as is, self-extracting archive; that is without warranty of any kind, permitted without inclusion of This is version 2005-Feb-10 of the express or implied. In no event shall this license, as long as the Info-ZIP copyright and license.
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OnStar the Zip-Bugs or Info-ZIP e-mail addresses or of the Info-ZIP URL(s). 4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use the names Info-ZIP, Zip, UnZip, UnZipSFX, WiZ, Pocket UnZip, Pocket Zip, and MacZip for its own source and binary releases.
Index Index Airbag System (cont'd) What Will You See after an Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ....70 Modifications ....228 When Should an Airbag Accessory Power .
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Index Assistance Program, Brakes (cont'd) California Roadside ..... . 334 Assist ......191 Proposition Assistance Systems for Fluid .
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Index Cleaning Cooling System ....242 Differential, Limited-Slip ..194 Exterior Care ....305 Engine Messages .
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Index Driving (cont'd) Engine (cont'd) Winter ......169 Coolant Temperature Features Dual Automatic Climate Warning Light ....118 Memory .
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Index Front Seats Gauges (cont'd) Headlamps (cont'd) Adjustment ..... 52 Odometer ..... 109 High Intensity Discharge Heated and Ventilated .
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Index Indicator Lamps (cont'd) Lighting (cont'd) Vehicle Ahead ....117 Headlamps, Front Turn Exit ......153 Infants and Young Children, Signal, and Parking Illumination Control .
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Index Lights (cont'd) Manual Mode ....187 Mirrors Traction Control System Memory Features ....12 Automatic Dimming ®...
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Index Oil (cont'd) Parking Privacy Pressure Light ....119 Brake ......190 Vehicle Data Recording .
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Index Replacement Parts Rotation, Tires ....278 Seats (cont'd) Airbags ......77 Routing, Engine Drive Belt .
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Index Systems Services Steering (cont'd) Special Application ... 321 Heated Wheel ....101 Driver Assistance ... . . 204 Servicing the Airbag .
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Index Tires (cont'd) Trailer Vehicle (cont'd) Sealant and Compressor Towing ....222, 224 Personalization ....139 Kit, Storing .
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Index Wheels (cont'd) Different Size ....281 Replacement ....283 When It Is Time for New Tires .