Page 2: Table Of Contents
2015 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Trademarks and License Instrument Panel .
Page 3 2015 Chevrolet Spark Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .
Page 4 à l'adresse Refer to the purchase this manual including, but not limited savant: documentation relating to your to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, Helm, Incorporated specific vehicle to confirm the the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Attention: Customer Service features.
Page 5: Index
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols Warning To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and Warning indicates a hazard that the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of could result in injury or death. back of the manual.
Page 6: Vehicle Symbol Chart
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Cruise Control : Oil Pressure Here are some additional symbols : Engine Coolant Temperature : Power that may be found on the vehicle : Exterior Lamps : Safety Belt Reminders and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to : Fog Lamps : Tire Pressure Monitor...
Page 7 Introduction NOTES...
Page 8: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Vehicle Features Radio(s) ..... 1-11 Satellite Radio ....1-12 Portable Audio Devices .
Page 9: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-3. 13. Cruise Control on page 9-29 (If Initial Drive Equipped). 2. Exterior Lamp Controls on Information page 6-1. 14. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5-2. This section provides a brief 3. Horn on page 5-2. overview about some of the 15.
Page 11: Door Locks
In Brief Press and hold for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel the panic alarm. See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3. Door Locks To lock or unlock the doors from Press the key release button to To lock or unlock the doors from outside the vehicle:...
Page 12 In Brief Liftgate To lock or unlock the liftgate from the inside, press To lock or unlock the liftgate from the outside, use the key in the liftgate lock. If equipped, press on the RKE transmitter to unlock all doors and press to lock.
Page 13: Seat Adjustment
In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment Seat Height Adjuster Manual Seats If available, turn the knob to raise or Press the switch down to open the lower the seat. window. Pull the front of the switch To adjust the seat: up to close it. See Seat Adjustment on page 3-3.
Page 14: Safety Belts
In Brief Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright while keeping the seat and the head position: restraint height in the proper position. 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the See Head Restraints on page 3-2 seatback, and the seatback will and Seat Adjustment on page 3-3.
Page 15: Passenger Sensing System
In Brief Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-11. passenger sensing system. See If equipped, move the control up, Passenger Sensing System on down, or side to side to adjust the Lower Anchors and Tethers for page 3-23 for important information. mirror. Children (LATCH System) on page 3-38.
Page 16: Interior Lighting
In Brief 3. Return the selector switch to the Steering Wheel Interior Lighting center with done. Adjustment Dome Lamps See Power Mirrors on page 2-13. Folding Mirrors The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. These mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash.
Page 17: Exterior Lighting
1-10 In Brief For more information about interior AUTO: Turns the exterior lamps on LO: Use for slow wipes. lighting, see Instrument Panel and off automatically depending on Illumination Control on page 6-5 or the exterior light. Courtesy Lamps on page 6-5. : Turns all the lamps off, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).
Page 18: Vehicle Features
In Brief 1-11 Rear Wiper/Washer Climate Controls Vehicle Features If equipped with the rear wiper/ The heating, cooling, and ventilation Radio(s) washer, the controls are on the end for the vehicle can be controlled of the windshield wiper lever. with this system. /VOL: Press to turn the system on and off.
Page 19: Portable Audio Devices
1-12 In Brief ® To store the station to a position in coast, and in digital-quality sound. Bluetooth the list, press the corresponding A fee is required to receive the ® The Bluetooth system allows users button 1 6 until a beep is heard. SiriusXM service.
Page 20: Onstar
In Brief 1-13 Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control : If equipped with Bluetooth or OnStar, press to interact with those systems. See Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-19 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7-20 or OnStar Overview on page 14-1. : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only.
Page 21 1-14 In Brief SET/ : Press briefly to set the DIC Buttons Rear Vision speed and activate cruise control. Camera (RVC) If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed. The RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle, on the : Press to disengage cruise infotainment system display, when control without erasing the set...
Page 22: Maintenance
In Brief 1-15 Performance and pressure shown on the Tire and the center stack, until Loading Information label. See illuminate in the instrument Maintenance Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-9. cluster. The warning light will remain on until Press the TCS/StabiliTrak Traction Control/ the tire pressure is corrected.
Page 23: Onstar Services
The oil life system should be reset When road and weather to 100% only following an oil conditions are appropriate, use As the owner of a new Chevrolet, change. cruise control. you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program.
Page 24: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Vehicle Security Keys and Locks Vehicle Security ....2-10 Windows Vehicle Alarm System ..2-10 Keys Immobilizer .
Page 25 Keys, Doors, and Windows The key that is part of the Remote Warning (Continued) Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can be used for the ignition and all Do not leave children in a vehicle locks. with the ignition key. Press the key release button on the RKE transmitter to extend the key.
Page 26: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Other conditions can affect the Out is disabled through vehicle performance of the transmitter. See personalization. If Unlocked Door (RKE) System Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Anti Lock Out is enabled, only the System on page 2-3. driver door unlocks.
Page 27 Keys, Doors, and Windows once the new transmitter is Programming without a Pressing on the transmitter will programmed. See your dealer to Recognized Transmitter also unlock the fuel door. have new transmitters programmed. Program a new key to the vehicle (Vehicle Locator/Panic when a recognized key is not Programming with a Recognized...
Page 28 Keys, Doors, and Windows 5. Repeat Steps 2 4 two more Door Locks Caution times. After the third time, turn to ON/RUN; the key is learned and Warning When replacing the battery, do all previously known keys will no not touch any of the circuitry on longer work with the vehicle.
Page 29: Door Ajar Reminder
Keys, Doors, and Windows Door Ajar Reminder Warning (Continued) If one of the doors or the liftgate is injuries or even death from not closed properly while the ignition heat stroke. Always lock the is on, the door ajar light on the vehicle whenever leaving it.
Page 30: Safety Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows If equipped with a manual Safety Locks Press on the door lock switch transmission, remove the key again or press on the RKE from the ignition. transmitter to lock doors immediately. Lockout Protection This feature can also be When locking is requested with the programmed.
Page 31: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Canceling a Rear Door Doors Caution Safety Lock Liftgate Pulling the inside door handle 1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the while the rear door safety locks outside. are engaged could damage your Warning vehicle.
Page 32: Information
Keys, Doors, and Windows To lock or unlock the liftgate from Warning (Continued) the outside, use the key in the liftgate lock. Adjust the climate control system to a setting that If equipped, press on the RKE brings in only outside air and transmitter to unlock all doors and set the fan speed to the press...
Page 33: Vehicle Security
2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security On Solid: Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system. This vehicle has theft-deterrent Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. features; however, they do not make A door, the hood, or the trunk the vehicle impossible to steal.
Page 34: Immobilizer Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 The vehicle alarm system will not Disarming the System How to Detect a Tamper arm if the doors are locked with Condition To disarm the system or turn off the the key. alarm if it has been activated, do is pressed on the RKE If the driver door or liftgate is one of the following:...
Page 35: Exterior Mirrors
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows The system is automatically If the engine does not start and the Exterior Mirrors disarmed when the vehicle is security light stays on, there is a started with the correct key. The key problem with the system. Turn the Convex Mirrors uses a transponder that matches an ignition off and try again.
Page 36: Manual Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Manual Mirrors Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. These mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle.
Page 37: Interior Mirrors
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Interior Mirrors Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a Interior Rearview Mirrors Warning pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up.
Page 38: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Window Lockout Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block out glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount and swing it to the side. Visor Vanity Mirror The vehicle may have vanity mirrors and card holders on the back of the sun visors.
Page 39 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES...
Page 40: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Extender ..3-15 Adding Equipment to the Safety System Check ..3-15 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-28 Restraints Safety Belt Care .
Page 41: Head Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the To lower the head restraint, press top of the restraint is at the same the button, located on the top of the height as the top of the occupant's seatback, and push the head Warning head.
Page 42: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints The height of the head restraint can Front Seats To adjust the seat: be adjusted. Pull the head restraint 1. Lift the bar under the front edge up to raise it. Try to move the head Seat Adjustment of the seat cushion to unlock restraint to make sure that it is the seat.
Page 43: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks 2. Move the seatback to the Warning (Continued) desired position, and then release the lever to lock the Warning The shoulder belt will not be seatback in place. against your body. Instead, it will If either seatback is not locked, it 3.
Page 44: Front Seat Armrest
Seats and Restraints Front Seat Armrest Heated Front Seats Warning If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of time.
Page 45: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats 2. Slide the front seats forward and place the front seatbacks in the upright position. See Seat Folding the Seatback Adjustment on page 3-3 and Either side of the seatback can be Reclining Seatbacks on folded down for more cargo space.
Page 46 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning Always push and pull on the With head restraints that are not seatbacks to be sure they are installed and adjusted properly, locked. there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash.
Page 47: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 1. Insert the safety belt latch plate 5. Return the seat cushion to its Safety Belts into the hole on the side trim original position and push down This section of the manual before raising the seatback. on the front part of the seat describes how to use safety belts cushion until it latches.
Page 48 Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing Warning (Continued) safety belts makes such good sense. are more likely to be seriously Questions and Answers About injured or killed. Do not allow Safety Belts passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle with seats and safety belts.
Page 49: How To Wear Safety Belts
3-10 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the Also, in nearly all states and in shoulder and across the chest. all Canadian provinces, the law These parts of the body are best requires wearing safety belts. able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 50 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it All seating positions in the vehicle get twisted. have a lap-shoulder belt. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if The following instructions explain you pull the belt across you very how to wear a lap-shoulder belt...
Page 51 3-12 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt Adjust the height so the shoulder height adjuster, move it to the portion of the belt is on the shoulder height that is right for you. See and not falling off of it. The belt Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster should be close to, but not in this section for instructions on...
Page 52 Seats and Restraints 3-13 After the adjuster is set to the replaced. See Replacing Safety Belt To install: desired position, try to move it down System Parts after a Crash on without pressing the release button page 3-16. to make sure it has locked into Rear Safety Belt Comfort position.
Page 53 3-14 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 3. Place the guide over the belt, 4. Be sure that the belt is not and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat.
Page 54: Properly
Seats and Restraints 3-15 To remove and store the comfort Safety Belt Extender guide, squeeze the belt edges If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten together so that the safety belt can around you, you should use it. be removed from the guide. Unhook the guide from the loop on the seat.
Page 55: Safety Belt Care
3-16 Seats and Restraints to have it repaired. Torn or frayed Replacing Safety Belt See your dealer to have the safety safety belts may not protect you in a belt assemblies inspected or System Parts after a crash. They can rip apart under replaced.
Page 56: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-17 A roof-rail airbag for the front Airbag System the risk of injury from the force of an outboard passenger and the inflating bag, all airbags must inflate passenger seated directly The vehicle has the following very quickly to do their job. behind the front outboard airbags: Here are the most important things...
Page 57 3-18 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) vehicle should wear a safety belt Occupants should not lean on or properly, whether or not there is sleep against the door or side an airbag for that person. windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags There is an airbag readiness light and/or roof-rail airbags.
Page 58: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-19 Where Are the Airbags? The driver knee airbag is below the Driver Side Shown, Passenger steering column. The front outboard Side Similar passenger knee airbag is below the The seat-mounted side impact The driver frontal airbag is in the glove box.
Page 59: When Should An Airbag
3-20 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag Warning (Continued) Inflate? or even death. The path of an This vehicle is equipped with inflating airbag must be kept airbags. See Airbag System on clear. Do not put anything page 3-17. Airbags are designed to between an occupant and an inflate if the impact exceeds the airbag, and do not attach or put...
Page 60: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-21 It depends on what is hit, the Seat-mounted side impact airbags In any particular crash, no one can direction of the impact, and how are designed to inflate in moderate say whether an airbag should have quickly the vehicle slows down.
Page 61: What Will You See After An
3-22 Seats and Restraints collisions, even belted occupants What Will You See after Warning can contact the inside of the an Airbag Inflates? vehicle. When an airbag inflates, there After the frontal airbags and Airbags supplement the protection may be dust in the air. This dust seat-mounted side impact airbags provided by safety belts by could cause breathing problems...
Page 62 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Let only qualified technicians threshold. You can lock the doors, In many crashes severe enough to work on the airbag systems. and turn off the interior lamps, and inflate the airbag, windshields are Improper service can mean that turn off the hazard warning flashers broken by vehicle deformation.
Page 63 3-24 Seats and Restraints airbag under certain conditions. No Warning other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. A child in a rear-facing child The passenger sensing system restraint can be seriously injured works with sensors that are part of or killed if the front outboard the front outboard passenger seat passenger frontal airbag inflates.
Page 64 Seats and Restraints 3-25 The system determines that a passenger seat. When the Warning (Continued) small child is present in a passenger sensing system has booster seat. allowed the airbags to be enabled, Secure rear-facing child restraints the on indicator will light and stay lit A front outboard passenger in a rear seat, even if the as a reminder that the airbags are...
Page 65 3-26 Seats and Restraints Seat) on page 3-48 or Securing If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an Warning (Continued) Child Restraints (Front Adult-Sized Occupant Passenger Seat) on page 3-48. avoid injury to yourself or others, 5. If, after reinstalling the child have the vehicle serviced right restraint and restarting the away.
Page 66 Seats and Restraints 3-27 2. Remove any additional material A thick layer of additional material, Warning from the seat, such as blankets, such as a blanket or cushion, cushions, seat covers, seat or aftermarket equipment such as If the front outboard passenger heaters, or seat massagers.
Page 67: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
3-28 Seats and Restraints module, steering wheel, instrument Warning Warning panel, any of the airbag modules, ceiling or pillar garnish trim, front Stowing of articles under the For up to 10 seconds after the sensors, side impact sensors, passenger seat or between the vehicle is turned off and the or airbag wiring.
Page 68: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-29 deployment of the passenger Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System airbag(s) or prevent the passenger Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need sensing system from properly regularly scheduled maintenance or turning off the passenger airbag(s). replacement.
Page 69: Child Restraints
3-30 Seats and Restraints If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that replace airbag system parts. See come with the booster seat state the your dealer for service. weight and height limitations for that Older Children booster.
Page 70 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Can proper safety belt fit be In a crash, children who are not maintained for the length of the buckled up can strike other people trip? If yes, continue. If no, who are buckled up, or can be return to the booster seat.
Page 71: Infants And Young
3-32 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be the way back into the retractor, Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen. but it cannot do this if it is protection! This includes infants and That could cause serious or fatal wrapped around a child s neck.
Page 72 Seats and Restraints 3-33 Warning Warning (Continued) Never hold an infant or a child the front outboard seat, always while riding in a vehicle. Due to move the front passenger seat as crash forces, an infant or a child far back as it will go. will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash.
Page 73 3-34 Seats and Restraints weight, height, and age but also Warning Warning whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still vehicle in which it will be used. head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular For most basic types of child...
Page 74: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-35 Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint Rear-Facing Infant Seat restraint for the child's body with the designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness.
Page 75: Where To Put The Restraint
3-36 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to crash if the child restraint is not locate the nearest child safety seat Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. inspection station.
Page 76 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Whenever possible, children aged Child restraints and booster seats Warning (Continued) 12 and under should be secured in vary considerably in size, and some a rear seating position. may fit in certain seating positions system is fail-safe. No one can better than others.
Page 77: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
3-38 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and recommends that the booster seat The following explains how to attach be secured with the LATCH system, a child restraint with these Tethers for Children this can be done as long as the attachments in the vehicle.
Page 78 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
Page 79: System
3-40 Seats and Restraints To assist in locating the lower According to accident statistics, anchors, each seating position with children and infants are safer when lower anchors has two labels, near properly restrained in a child the crease between the seatback restraint system or infant restraint and the seat cushion.
Page 80 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Warning (Continued) Warning Caution following the instructions that Children can be seriously injured Do not let the LATCH came with the child restraint and or strangled if a shoulder belt is attachments rub against the the instructions in this manual. wrapped around their neck.
Page 81 3-42 Seats and Restraints secure the restraints. Some 1.2. Put the child restraint on 2. If the child restraint manufacturer restraints also use another vehicle the seat. recommends that the top tether anchor to secure a top tether. be attached, attach and tighten For rear outboard seating the top tether to the top tether positions, if the head...
Page 82 Seats and Restraints 3-43 2.3. Route, attach, and tighten If you are using a single If you are using a dual the top tether according to tether in an outboard tether in an outboard your child restraint seating position and the seating position and the instructions and the head restraint has been...
Page 83 3-44 Seats and Restraints If the rear outboard seating 3. Before placing a child in the position you are using has child restraint, make sure it is an adjustable head restraint securely held in place. To check, and you are using a single grasp the child restraint at the tether, raise the head LATCH path and attempt to...
Page 84: Replacing Latch System
Seats and Restraints 3-45 1. Insert the head restraint posts Warning Warning (Continued) into the holes in the top of the seatback. The notches on the With head restraints that are not death in a crash. To help make posts must face the driver side installed and adjusted properly, sure the LATCH system is of the vehicle.
Page 85 3-46 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH this position. Be sure to follow the restraint manufacturer system, see Lower Anchors and instructions that came with the child instructions. See Seat Tethers for Children (LATCH restraint. Secure the child in the Adjustment on page 3-3.
Page 86 Seats and Restraints 3-47 3. Push the latch plate into the 6. If the child restraint has a top buckle until it clicks. tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions Position the release button on regarding the use of the top the buckle so that the safety belt tether.
Page 87: (Front Passenger Seat)
3-48 Seats and Restraints Reinstallation under Lower Anchors Warning Warning (Continued) and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-38. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the Securing Child Restraints or killed if the front outboard airbag(s) are off.
Page 88 Seats and Restraints 3-49 the instructions that come with the 2. Put the child restraint on child restraint say that the top strap the seat. must be anchored. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run In Canada, the law requires that the lap and shoulder portions of forward-facing child restraints have the vehicle's safety belt through...
Page 89 3-50 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
Page 90: Storage
Storage Storage Storage Additional Storage Compartments Features Storage Compartments Cargo Cover Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Glove Box ....4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp Warning Additional Storage Features...
Page 91: Cargo Net
Storage Shopping Bag Hooks To remove the cargo cover: To install the cargo cover: 1. Remove both of the cords (1) 1. Align the cargo cover (3) on the The vehicle has a shopping bag from the hooks at the top of the trim panel edge (2) on both sides hook under the front seat head liftgate.
Page 92: Roof Rack System
Storage Roof Rack System Do not exceed the maximum vehicle Caution capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle Loading cargo on the roof rack Warning capacity and loading, see Vehicle that weighs more than 50 kg Load Limits on page 9-9. If something is carried on top of (110 lb) or hangs over the rear or the vehicle that is longer or wider...
Page 93 Storage NOTES...
Page 94 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Safety Belt Reminders ..5-10 Engine Oil Pressure Light ..5-19 Airbag Readiness Light ..5-11 Low Fuel Warning Light ..5-19 Controls Passenger Airbag Status Immobilizer Light .
Page 95: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Controls or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7-20 or OnStar Overview on page 14-1. Steering Wheel (Mute/End Call): Press to Adjustment silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. If equipped with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to decline an incoming call, to end speech recognition, or to end a current call.
Page 96 Instruments and Controls The windshield wiper/washer lever Clear snow and ice from the wiper Windshield Washer is on the right side of the steering blades before using them. If frozen Pull the windshield wiper lever column. to the windshield, carefully loosen or toward you to spray windshield thaw them.
Page 97: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls Rear Window Wiper/ Rear Wiper Arm Assembly interval wipes, then the rear wiper Protection automatically performs interval Washer wipes. If the vehicle is equipped with an If equipped with the rear wiper/ automatic transmission, when using This feature can be changed. See washer, the controls are on the end an automatic car wash, move the Vehicle Personalization on...
Page 98 Instruments and Controls 2. Select Set Time or Set Date. 2. Select Set Date Format. Setting the 12/24 Hour Format 3. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to 3. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to 1. Press , and then press the desired value. the desired setting.
Page 99: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Power Outlets When adding electrical equipment, Caution be sure to follow the proper The accessory power outlets can be installation instructions included with Leaving electrical equipment used to plug in electrical equipment, the equipment. See Add-On plugged in for an extended period such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Page 100: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while...
Page 101: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Automatic Transmission Shown, Metric and Manual Transmission Similar...
Page 102: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls Speedometer Tachometer Fuel Gauge The speedometer shows the vehicle The tachometer displays the engine speed in kilometers per hour (km/h) speed in revolutions per and miles per hour (mph). minute (rpm). Odometer Caution If the engine is operated with the rpm s in the warning area at the high end of the tachometer, the vehicle could be damaged, and...
Page 103: Safety Belt Reminders
5-10 Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. When the vehicle is started, this When the vehicle is started, this It takes a little more or less fuel light flashes and a chime may come...
Page 104: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Airbag Readiness Light important safety information. The Warning center display has a passenger This light shows if there is an airbag status indicator. If the airbag readiness light stays electrical problem with the airbag on after the vehicle is started or system.
Page 105: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
5-12 Instruments and Controls know the status of the front It should go out when the engine is Warning outboard passenger frontal airbag started. If it stays on, or comes on and knee airbag. while driving, there may be a If the airbag readiness light ever problem with the electrical charging If the word ON or the on symbol is...
Page 106 Instruments and Controls 5-13 Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) the vehicle fuel economy might to pass a required Emission not be as good, and the engine Inspection/Maintenance test. See might not run as smoothly. This Accessories and Modifications on could lead to costly repairs that page 10-3.
Page 107 5-14 Instruments and Controls follow the previous steps and see stalling when the vehicle is emission system test equipment will your dealer for service as soon as changed into gear, misfiring, likely connect to the vehicle's Data possible. hesitation on acceleration, Link Connector (DLC).
Page 108: Service Vehicle Soon
Instruments and Controls 5-15 systems have not been For vehicles with this light, it comes vehicle. For normal braking completely diagnosed. The on if a condition exists that may performance, both circuits need to vehicle would be considered not require the vehicle to be taken in for be working ready for inspection.
Page 109: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
5-16 Instruments and Controls This light should come on briefly Antilock Brake System problem with the regular brakes. when the ignition is turned to ON. See Brake System Warning Light on (ABS) Warning Light If it does not come on then, have it page 5-15.
Page 110: Power Steering Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-17 ® Power Steering Warning Traction Off Light StabiliTrak OFF Light Light This light comes on briefly while This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, starting the engine. If it does not, This light comes on briefly when the have the vehicle serviced by your have the vehicle serviced by your...
Page 111: Traction Control System
5-18 Instruments and Controls Traction Control System Engine Coolant Caution (Continued) ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light Temperature Warning by the vehicle warranty. See Light Engine Overheating on page 10-16. The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on when the engine has overheated. The StabiliTrak or Traction Control If this happens, pull over and turn System (TCS) indicator/warning...
Page 112: Tire Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light This light should come on briefly as will come on at every ignition cycle.
Page 113: Immobilizer Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls This light also comes on when the Reduced Engine Power High-Beam On Light fuel level is low. When fuel is added, Light the light should go off. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced. Immobilizer Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use.
Page 114: Front Fog Lamp Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Lamps On Reminder The light turns off when the cruise on page 6-2. control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 9-29. Front Fog Lamp Light Door Ajar Light This light comes on when the exterior lamps are in use.
Page 115: Information Displays Driver Information
5-22 Instruments and Controls Information Displays DIC Buttons Odo/Trip Menu Items Press MENU until the upper display Driver Information area flashes. Use to scroll Center (DIC) through the menu items. Not all items are available on every vehicle. The DIC displays information about The following is a list of all possible the vehicle.
Page 116 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Menu 1 Average Fuel Economy Fuel Range Press MENU until the lower display area flashes. Use to scroll through the menu items. Not all items are available on every vehicle. The following is a list of all possible menu items: Average Fuel Economy Fuel Range...
Page 117 5-24 Instruments and Controls Instantaneous Fuel Economy Timer Menu 2 This display shows the current fuel Press MENU until one of the economy in liters per 100 kilometers following items is displayed on the (L/100 km) or miles per gallon upper and lower display areas.
Page 118: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-25 engine oil life system monitoring the Units Vehicle Messages oil life, additional maintenance is Press SET/CLR and move DIC messages display when the recommended in the Maintenance to change units when UNIT is status of the vehicle has changed Schedule.
Page 119: Engine Oil Messages
5-26 Instruments and Controls 21: Check Left Position Lamp Engine Oil Messages Tire Messages 22: Check Right Position Lamp LF XX, RF XX, LR XX, % CHANGE 23: Reversing Lamp Failure or RR XX This message displays when the 24: License Plate Lamp Failure A message displays when the tire engine oil needs to be changed.
Page 120: Vehicle Personalization
Instruments and Controls 5-27 Vehicle 2. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to Press BACK to go back to the select the desired menu. last menu. Personalization 3. Press the MENU/TUNE knob. Time and Date Settings Personalization Menu (Radio Settings menus and functions may Select the Time and Date Settings without Touchscreen) vary depending on vehicle options.
Page 121 5-28 Instruments and Controls Set Date 2. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to 1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to select the DD/MM/YYYY (day/ the desired value. Select to manually set the date. month/year), MM/DD/YYYY 2. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to 1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to (month/day/year), or YYYY/MM/ select the value.
Page 122 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Lighting Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear Power Door Locks Power Door Locks Select to set the Auto Wipe in Select Power Door Locks and the Reverse Gear feature on or off. following may be displayed: Lock, Unlock Settings When on, and the front wipers are Auto Door Unlock Vehicle Factory Settings...
Page 123 5-30 Instruments and Controls Delayed Door Lock menu will be Remote Unlock Light Feedback Remote Door Unlock available and the door will lock as When on, the exterior lamps will Select to set which doors will unlock programmed through this menu. flash when unlocking the vehicle when pressing on the RKE...
Page 124 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Personalization Menu (Radio The following list of menu items may Time & Date Settings be available: with Touchscreen) Select the Time & Date Settings Language menu and the following may be Settings can be made with the displayed: ignition on and the vehicle not Time &...
Page 125 5-32 Instruments and Controls Set Time and Date Auto Volume Radio Factory Settings Select to manually set the time This feature adjusts the radio Select to restore the radio to the and date. volume to compensate for road and factory settings. wind noise as the vehicle speeds up Connection Settings 1.
Page 126 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Ringtone Volume Chime Volume Exit Lighting Select to set the ringtone volume. Select to set the chime volume Select to set how long the exterior level. lamps stay on when leaving the Press vehicle and it is dark outside. Select Normal or High.
Page 127 5-34 Instruments and Controls Auto Door Unlock Remote Door Unlock Select On or Off. Press Select to set which of the doors will Select to set which doors will unlock Lock, Unlock Settings automatically unlock when the when pressing on the RKE vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Page 128 Instruments and Controls 5-35 DIVX VIDEO-ON DEMAND: This Vehicle Factory Settings Max Startup Volume DivX Certified device must be Select Vehicle Factory Settings to Select to set the startup volume of registered in order to play return all of the vehicle the infotainment system.
Page 129 5-36 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 130: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending on the Exterior Lamp Controls exterior light. Exterior Lighting (Off): Turns all the lamps off, Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 except the Daytime Running Exterior Lamps Off Lamps (DRL).
Page 131: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Lighting Headlamp High/ Daytime Running When the DRL system is on, the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, Low-Beam Changer Lamps (DRL) parking lamps, and instrument panel lights do not come on unless the The headlamps must be on for this DRL can make it easier for others to exterior lamp control is turned to the feature to work.
Page 132: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting Automatic Headlamp If the vehicle is started in a dark come on. The transition time for the garage, the automatic headlamp lamps coming on varies based on System system comes on immediately. If it wiper speed. When the wipers are is light outside when the vehicle not operating, these lamps turn off.
Page 133: Turn And Lane-Change
Lighting This warns others that you are Raise or lower the lever until the Fog Lamps having trouble. Press the button arrow starts to flash to signal a lane again to turn the flashers off. change. Hold it there until the lane change is completed.
Page 134: Interior Lighting
Lighting To turn the fog lamps off, turn the Interior Lighting (Instrument Panel band to again. The fog lamp Brightness): Move the thumbwheel up or down to brighten indicator light will go off. Instrument Panel or dim the instrument panel controls The fog lamps will also turn off Illumination Control and infotainment display screen.
Page 135: Dome Lamps
Lighting Dome Lamps Lighting Features The headlamps, parking lamps, and back-up lamps will turn on for a set amount of time when the vehicle is Entry Lighting turned off and the key is removed from the ignition, then automatically The headlamps, parking lamps, turn off.
Page 136 Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Bluetooth Phone/Devices USB Port ....7-16 Pictures and Movies (Audio System Auxiliary Devices ... . 7-17 System) .
Page 137: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Introduction features are also available through Theft-Deterrent Feature the instrument cluster and steering The infotainment system has an wheel controls. Infotainment electronic security system installed Before driving: to prevent theft. Read the following pages to Become familiar with the become familiar with these features.
Page 138: Overview
Infotainment System Overview 3. MENU/TUNE Press to open menus and Radio without Touchscreen select menu items. Turn to highlight menu items or to set values while in a menu. Turn to manually select radio stations. 4. FAV 123 (Favorites) Press to go to a favorite page.
Page 139 Infotainment System © 9. RADIO/BAND 12. CONFIG (Configuration) SEEK (Previous) Press to select AM or FM. Press to open the System Press to seek the previous Configuration menu. station. Press to select the radio when listening to a different BACK Press and hold to reverse audio source.
Page 140: Home Page
Infotainment System Radio with Touchscreen Home Page (Radio with Touchscreen) Touchscreen Buttons Touchscreen buttons show on the screen when available. When a function is unavailable, the button may gray out. When a function is selected, the button may highlight. Home Page Features (Volume) (Home Page) Press to decrease or...
Page 141: Operation
Infotainment System Turning the System On or Off Press and hold to mute the telephone: Press to activate infotainment system. Press again or the phone features (if equipped). /VOL (Power/Volume): Press to See Bluetooth (Overview) on turn the /VOL knob to turn the radio on and off.
Page 142 Infotainment System Classical 3. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to BACK: select the desired tone. Talk Press to: 4. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to Country Exit a menu. adjust the desired tone. 5. Press the BACK button to go Go back to the previous menu 5.
Page 143 Infotainment System Auto Volume Automatic Switch-Off 4. Select Auto Volume. This feature automatically adjusts If the infotainment system has been 5. Select the setting by pressing the radio volume to compensate for turned on after the ignition is turned road and wind noise. off, the system will turn off automatically after 10 minutes.
Page 144: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System Audio Settings Radio Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS) The audio settings can be set for each radio band and each audio AM-FM Radio RBDS is a service by FM stations player source. that makes it easier to find radio Playing the Radio without stations with fault-free reception.
Page 145 7-10 Infotainment System Selecting an Auxiliary Device Favorites List Stations List 1. From AM or FM, turn the MENU/ There are two ways to select a Press the AUX button to select a TUNE knob to select Stations station from the Favorites List: connected auxiliary device.
Page 146 Infotainment System 7-11 type code depending on the From AM or FM, turn the MENU/ Playing the Radio with content. The system stores the RDS TUNE knob to select Update AM or Touchscreen stations sorted by program type in FM Stations List, then press the Audio Source Menu the FM category list.
Page 147 7-12 Infotainment System Selecting a Band Selecting a Station Press to scroll through the list. Press on the station to Seek Tuning Press , audio, then Source select it. ® choose AM, FM, or SiriusXM If the radio station is not known: Station List if equipped.
Page 148: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System 7-13 Update Station List Storing Stations Satellite Radio To store the station to a position in ® Vehicles with a SiriusXM Satellite the list, press the corresponding Radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM button 1 5 until a beep is heard. Satellite subscription can receive SiriusXM programming.
Page 149 7-14 Infotainment System Using the Preset Buttons Using the SiriusXM Menu 3. Press Source Operation 4. From the drop-down menu, press XM and the most recent 1. Press MENU on the XM radio listened to SiriusXM channel will screen. display. Press to return to the HOME menu.
Page 150: Radio Reception
Infotainment System 7-15 3. Press OK. 2. Press to find the desired station. Tune to the station by FM signals only reach about 16 to Tone Settings selecting it. 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the From the tone settings menu, the radio has a built-in electronic circuit Channel List sound features can be set up for...
Page 151: Multi-Band Antenna
7-16 Infotainment System interfere with satellite radio signals, Audio Players Make sure the iPod has the latest ® causing the sound to fade in and firmware from Apple for proper out. In addition, traveling or standing operation. iPod firmware can be USB Port ®...
Page 152: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-17 FAT32. (Picture System) on page 7-39 or When a device is already Pictures and Movies (Movie connected, press the AUX button to exFAT. System) on page 7-39. begin playing the device. Connecting a USB Storage Use the /VOL knob to adjust the Device or iPod/iPhone Auxiliary Devices...
Page 153 7-18 Infotainment System To play the music from the device, For iPod/iPhone, connect the iPod/ 2. Press the desired menu. if the device is already connected: iPhone to the AUX input terminal by tone settings: Adjust the using the AUX cable for iPod/ sound setup.
Page 154: Phone
Infotainment System 7-19 Phone duplicate or rarely used entries. Vehicles with a Bluetooth system If possible, program speed dial can use a Bluetooth-capable cell or other shortcuts. phone with a Hands-Free Profile to Bluetooth (Overview) make and receive phone calls. Review the controls and ®...
Page 155: Controls)
7-20 Infotainment System Bluetooth Controls Bluetooth (Infotainment (Push to Talk): Press to interact with Bluetooth or OnStar, Controls) For vehicles equipped with if equipped. See Bluetooth Bluetooth capability, use the buttons To use infotainment controls to (Overview) on page 7-19 or on the infotainment system and the access the menu system, see Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on...
Page 156 Infotainment System 7-21 The pairing process is disabled according to the type of the phone. 5. Press Yes on the pop-up screen when the vehicle is moving. In this case, proceed with the phone of the Bluetooth device and book download on the phone. infotainment system.
Page 157 7-22 Infotainment System 4. Press bluetooth settings. Pairing a Phone successfully paired, the telephone screen is displayed on 5. Press pair device. When there is no paired device on the infotainment system. the infotainment system and the 6. Press Search Bluetooth Device. SSP is not supported: When the connection fails, a failure 7.
Page 158 Infotainment System 7-23 The connected phone is 2. Select settings. highlighted by 3. Press connection settings. indicates the hands-free 4. Press bluetooth settings. and phone music functions are 5. Press pair device. enabled. 6. The paired device will show with indicates only the when connected.
Page 159 7-24 Infotainment System Bluetooth music can be played 4. Press bluetooth settings. connecting as a stereo headset. only when a Bluetooth device After being played at least once, 5. Press pair device. has been connected. To play the music player will Bluetooth music, connect the 6.
Page 160 Infotainment System 7-25 The infotainment system 4. Press Bluetooth, then select the Playing a File Randomly transmits the order to play from connected Bluetooth music Press during playback. the cell phone in the Bluetooth play mode. music play mode. If this is done NO: Plays all files repeatedly.
Page 161: Hands-Free Phone
7-26 Infotainment System Hands-Free Phone system. Not all phones support all (Mute/End Call): Press to functions and not all phones work end a call, decline a call, or cancel General Information without with the Hands-Free Phone system. an operation. Touchscreen Hands-Free Phone Controls Making a Call by Entering a Phone Number...
Page 162 Infotainment System 7-27 Switching a Call to the Cell Phone Taking calls 2. Press on the phone book (Private Mode) screen. When a phone call comes through To switch the call from the cell the connected Bluetooth cell phone, 3. Use the keypad to input the phone to hands-free: the playing track will be cut off and name to search.
Page 163: Downloadable Applications Smartphone Link
7-28 Infotainment System To search for the name Alex: Making a Call with Speed Dial Downloadable Numbers 1. Press (abc) to select the first Applications character. Press and hold the speed dial number using the keypad on the 2. Press (jkl) to select the second Smartphone Link telephone screen.
Page 164 Infotainment System 7-29 Connect Andriod phones Activate the application on your www.pandora.com. Pandora may through Bluetooth. iPhone, then press the desired not be available in Canada or application menu on the Mexico. iPod/iPhone Error Messages and infotainment system. Solution Stitcher SmartRadio is an Internet Connecting Application Error radio service that streams news, If the system fails to activate the...
Page 165: (Pandora)
7-30 Infotainment System To switch to another application To connect an application: while playing an application and 1. Install the application on the connected through the USB port, smartphone from Appstore or press the HOME button on the iPod/ Playstore. iPhone, then press the application 2.
Page 166 Infotainment System 7-31 Using Pandora If the smartphone is not connected Pandora Menus to the infotainment system or the 1. Install the Pandora application Creating Stations from Currently application is not installed on the on the smartphone. Playing Music smartphone, the Pandora menu is 2.
Page 167: (Stitcher)
7-32 Infotainment System 5. Press the desired station. Smartphone Link The station is added into the (Stitcher) Pandora menu automatically. Some images and explanations may Listening to Stations vary by phone operating systems, 1. Press MENU. The Pandora versions, and/or application (App) menu is displayed.
Page 168: Bluetooth Phone/Devices Pictures And Movies
Infotainment System 7-33 ID3 Tag information for MP3 Changing Stations Bluetooth Phone/ files, such as the album name Devices Press to change to the next and the artist, can be played. station. To display album title, track title, Pictures and Movies and artist information, the file Saving Favorites should be compatible with the...
Page 169 7-34 Infotainment System Only USB storage devices USB storage device capacity on while the USB device is formatted in FAT16/32, exFAT limit is 2,500 music files, 2,500 connected, the USB device may file system are recognized. photo files, 250 movie files, be damaged or may not operate NTFS and other file systems are 2,500 folders, and 10 stages of...
Page 170 Infotainment System 7-35 When the iPod/iPhone is Refer to the table for the If the USB device is already connected to the USB port by classification items related to the connected: using the iPod/iPhone cable, the search function provided by the Press Bluetooth music is not iPod/iPhone.
Page 171 7-36 Infotainment System Changing to Next/Previous Files Playing a File Randomly Using the USB Music Menu Press MENU during playback. Press to change to the Press during playback. next file. ON: Plays all files randomly. Press within five seconds of OFF: Returns to normal the playback time to play the playback.
Page 172 Infotainment System 7-37 Playing Music Files To remove the device, select Playing a File Repeatedly another function, then remove the Connect the iPod/iPhone to the Press during playback. device. USB port. 1: Plays the current file Pause Play will start from the previously repeatedly.
Page 173 7-38 Infotainment System Incorrect information cannot be Pictures and Movies Viewing Pictures modified or corrected on the (Picture System) 1. Connect the USB device to the infotainment system. USB port. The infotainment system can view The information for songs picture files stored on a USB expressed in special symbols or storage device and devices that in unavailable languages may be...
Page 174 Infotainment System 7-39 Viewing a Slide Show 3. Press to exit. 1. From the picture screen, press Pictures and Movies . The slide show will start to play. (Movie System) 2. Press the screen to cancel the The infotainment system can play slide show during the slide show movie files stored on a USB storage playback.
Page 175 7-40 Infotainment System Max video bitrate: If the USB device is already Changing to Next/Previous Movie connected: mpeg-1: 8 Mbps Press to change to the mpeg-4 (mpg4, mp42, mp43): 1. Press next file. 4 Mbps 2. Press picture & movie. Press within five seconds of wmv9: 3 Mbps...
Page 176 Infotainment System 7-41 tone settings: shows the Using the USB Movie Menu Audio Language sound setup. See Tone 1. Press MENU from the movie If the movie file has an audio Settings under Radio screen. language, it can be used. Controls with Touchscreen in Operation on page 7-6.
Page 177: Trademarks And License Agreements
7-42 Infotainment System ® ® Trademarks and DivX , DivX Certified associated logos are trademarks of License Agreements Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license. FCC Information See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12. Fees and Taxes: Subscription fee, ®...
Page 178 Infotainment System 7-43 It is prohibited to copy, decompile, General Requirements: FreeType 2 disassemble, reverse engineer, 1. A License Agreement from Portions of this software are hack, manipulate, or otherwise ® SiriusXM is required for any copyright 2007-2012 The make available any technology or product that incorporates FreeType Project software incorporated in receivers...
Page 179 7-44 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 180: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or Systems decrease the fan speed. Turning the fan control to 0 turns the fan off. The Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation fan must be turned on to run the air for the vehicle can be controlled Climate Control Systems .
Page 181 Climate Controls Using air conditioning and Rear Window Defogger (Defog): This mode clears the recirculation together for long windows of fog or moisture. Air is (Rear Window Defogger): periods of time may cause the air directed to the floor, windshield, and Press to turn the rear window inside the vehicle to become too side window outlets.
Page 182: Air Vents
Climate Controls Air Vents Operation Tips Clear away any ice, snow, Adjustable air vents are in the or leaves from air inlets at the center and on the side of the base of the windshield that could instrument panel. block the flow of air into the vehicle.
Page 183: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Climate Controls Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter Air Intake The filter reduces the dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11-2.
Page 184 Climate Controls 2. Push the two tabs upward and release the latches holding the service door. Lift the service door. 3. Remove the old air filter. 4. Install the new air filter. 5. Close the service door and latches. 6. Reinstall the glove box. See your dealer if additional assistance is needed.
Page 185 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 186 Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park ... . 9-18 Cruise Control Shifting out of Park ..9-19 Cruise Control ....9-29 Operating Parking .
Page 187: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Driving Information Warning passenger to handle potential distractions. Distracted Driving Taking your eyes off the road too Become familiar with vehicle long or too often could cause a Distraction comes in many forms features before driving, such as crash resulting in injury or death.
Page 188: Drunk Driving
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle If the engine ever stops while the between you and the driver in vehicle is being driven, brake Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. normally but do not pump the are important factors in helping to brakes.
Page 189: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating If the steering wheel is turned until it Steering in Emergencies The vehicle's right wheels can drop reaches the end of its travel and is off the edge of a road onto the There are some situations when held against that position for an shoulder while driving.
Page 190: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating Steering or Cornering Skid material on the road. Learn to Warning too much speed or steering in a recognize warning clues such curve causes tires to slip and as enough water, ice, or packed Wet brakes can cause crashes. lose cornering force.
Page 191: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating Turn off cruise control. Hydroplaning Warning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Hill and Mountain Roads can build up under the vehicle's Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) Driving on steep hills or through tires so they actually ride on the or with the ignition off is mountains is different than driving water.
Page 192: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Tie a red cloth to an outside Winter Driving apply the brakes sooner than when mirror. on dry pavement. See Antilock Driving on Snow or Ice Brake System (ABS) on page 9-25. Warning Drive carefully when there is snow Allow greater following distance on or ice between the tires and the any slippery road and watch for...
Page 193: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating If it takes some time for help to Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator Fully open the air outlets on vehicle can overheat, causing an pedal slightly so the engine runs or under the instrument engine compartment fire or other faster than the idle speed.
Page 194: Vehicle Load Limits
Driving and Operating the vehicle out after a few tries, it Tire and Loading Information Warning might need to be towed out. If the Label vehicle does need to be towed out, Do not load the vehicle any see Towing the Vehicle on heavier than the Gross page 10-66.
Page 195 9-10 Driving and Operating The Tire and Loading Determine the combined exceed the available cargo Information label also shows and luggage load capacity weight of the driver and the tire size of the original calculated in Step 4. passengers that will be riding equipment tires (3) and the in your vehicle.
Page 196 Driving and Operating 9-11 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg for Example 2 = 453 kg for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs).
Page 197 9-12 Driving and Operating seating positions. The combined fuel, and cargo. Never exceed If you put things inside the weight of the driver, passengers, the GVWR for the vehicle, or the vehicle like suitcases, tools, and cargo should never exceed Gross Axle Weight Rating packages, or anything the vehicle's capacity weight.
Page 198: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-13 Starting and Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) Operating Never stack heavier breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In linings. inside the vehicle so that some of them are above Following break-in, engine speed Caution the tops of the seats.
Page 199 9-14 Driving and Operating The uplevel key must be fully If the vehicle must be shut off in an Warning extended to start the vehicle. emergency: To shift out of P (Park), the ignition 1. Brake using a firm and steady Turning off the vehicle while must be in ON/RUN and the regular pressure.
Page 200: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating 9-15 2 (ACC/ACCESSORY): This is the 4 (START): This is the position that Caution position in which you can operate starts the engine. When the engine things like the radio and the starts, release the key. The ignition Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the windshield wipers when the engine switch returns to ON/RUN for...
Page 201: Engine Heater
9-16 Driving and Operating components. If the ignition key is 2. If the engine does not start, wait Caution turned to START and then about 15 seconds and try again. released when the engine Wait about 15 seconds between If you add electrical parts or begins cranking, the engine will each try.
Page 202 Driving and Operating 9-17 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded Warning (Continued) 110-volt AC outlet. overheat and cause a fire, Warning property damage, electric shock, and injury. Improper use of the heater cord Do not operate the vehicle or an extension cord can damage with the heater cord the cord and may result in permanently attached to the...
Page 203: Retained Accessory
9-18 Driving and Operating away from moving engine parts. Shifting Into Park Warning (Continued) If you do not it could be 1. Hold the brake pedal down and damaged. It is dangerous to get out of the set the parking brake. See The length of time the heater should vehicle if the shift lever is not fully Parking Brake on page 9-26.
Page 204: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-19 P (Park) without first pushing the the pressure from the parking pawl To shift out of P (Park): button on the shift lever. If you can, in the transmission, so you can pull 1. Apply the brake pedal. it means that the shift lever was not the shift lever out of P (Park).
Page 205: Parking
9-20 Driving and Operating Parking Parking over Things Engine Exhaust That Burn If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before getting out of Warning the vehicle, move the shift lever into Warning Engine exhaust contains carbon R (Reverse) if parking on a downhill monoxide (CO) which cannot be slope.
Page 206: Running The Vehicle While
Driving and Operating 9-21 Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from Continuously Variable engine running. damage or aftermarket Transmission (CVT) If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not The CVT is electronically controlled...
Page 207 9-22 Driving and Operating P (Park): This position locks the The brake pedal must be fully To rock the vehicle back and forth to front wheels. Select P (Park) only applied, and the shift lever button get out of snow, ice, or sand without when the vehicle is stationary and pressed before shifting from damaging the transmission, see If...
Page 208: Manual Transmission
Driving and Operating 9-23 L (Low): This position reduces Manual Transmission Caution vehicle speed without using the brakes by using the braking effect of Shifting out of P (Park) or engine compression. It can help N (Neutral) with the engine control vehicle speed going down running at high speed may steep hills, on long downhill grades,...
Page 209: Shift Speeds
9-24 Driving and Operating 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal Neutral: Use this position when Shift Speeds and shift into 1 (First). Then, slowly you start or idle the engine. let up on the clutch pedal as you Warning R (Reverse): To back up, press press the accelerator pedal.
Page 210: Antilock Brake
Driving and Operating 9-25 Up-Shift Light Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses the wheels are slowing down.
Page 211: Parking Brake
9-26 Driving and Operating suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake Caution leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS. Driving with the parking brake on Using ABS can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or Do not pump the brakes.
Page 212: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
Driving and Operating 9-27 vehicle until the ABS activates. During the transition period between Ride Control Systems Minor brake pedal pulsation or when the driver releases the brake pedal movement during this time is pedal and starts to accelerate to Traction Control/ normal and the driver should drive off on a grade, HSA holds the...
Page 213 9-28 Driving and Operating vehicle wheel brakes to assist the comes on and stays on: driver in keeping the vehicle on the 1. Stop the vehicle. intended path. 2. Turn the engine off and wait If cruise control is being used and 15 seconds.
Page 214: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating 9-29 The button for TCS and StabiliTrak If TCS is limiting wheel spin when Cruise Control is on the center stack. button is pressed, the system If equipped with cruise control, the will not turn off until the wheels stop vehicle can maintain a speed of Caution spinning.
Page 215 9-30 Driving and Operating using cruise control, the cruise RES/+ (Resume/Accelerate): If 1. Press to turn the cruise control will automatically disengage. there is a set speed in memory, system on. See Traction Control/Electronic press briefly to resume to that 2.
Page 216 Driving and Operating 9-31 Increasing Speed While Using Reducing Speed While Using Passing Another Vehicle While Cruise Control Cruise Control Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is If the cruise control system is Use the accelerator pedal to already activated: already activated: increase the vehicle speed.
Page 217: Driver Assistance Systems
9-32 Driving and Operating Ending Cruise Control Driver Assistance Warning (Continued) There are five ways to end cruise Systems control: or vehicle damage. Always check behind and around the vehicle Step lightly on the brake pedal Rear Vision before backing. (manual and automatic Camera (RVC) transmissions).
Page 218 Driving and Operating 9-33 Guidelines Rear Vision Camera Location The RVC system may have a guideline overlay that can help the driver align the vehicle when backing into a parking spot. To turn the guidelines on or off: 1. Shift into P (Park). 2.
Page 219: Fuel
9-34 Driving and Operating 1. View displayed by the Fuel higher. Do not use gasoline with an camera. octane rating below 87, as it may Use of the recommended fuel is an cause engine damage and will lower 2. Corner of the rear bumper. important part of the proper fuel economy.
Page 220: California Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-35 California Fuel Fuels in Foreign Caution Requirements Countries Do not use fuel containing If the vehicle is certified to meet If planning to drive in countries methanol. It can corrode metal California Emissions Standards, it is outside the U.S.
Page 221: Filling The Tank
9-36 Driving and Operating gasoline additive recommended by Warning (Continued) General Motors. It is available at your dealer. Do not leave the fuel pump Filling the Tank unattended. Do not reenter the vehicle Warning while pumping fuel. Keep children away from the Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn fuel pump and never let violently and can cause injury...
Page 222: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-37 Push the fuel door closed until it Filling a Portable Fuel latches. Container Warning Warning If a fire starts while you are Filling a portable fuel container refueling, do not remove the while it is in the vehicle can cause nozzle.
Page 223: Trailer Towing
9-38 Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Conversions and Warning (Continued) Add-Ons General Towing Place the nozzle inside the fill Information Add-On Electrical opening of the container Equipment before dispensing fuel, and The vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer. keep it in contact with the fill opening until filling is Caution...
Page 224: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Washer Fluid ....10-18 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Brakes ..... 10-18 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Brake Fluid .
Page 225: General Information
10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Jump Starting General Information Operation ....10-44 Jump Starting ....10-63 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Inspection .
Page 226: California Perchlorate
Vehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock Doing Your Own many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Service Work wear by-products contain and/or control.
Page 227: Hood
10-4 Vehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood Before attempting to do your own To open the hood: service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-28. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed.
Page 228: Engine Compartment
Vehicle Care 10-5 To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then, lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the prop holder in the rear passenger side of the engine compartment and secure it to the retainer on the underside of the...
Page 229 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview...
Page 230: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-7 1. Windshield Washer Fluid 11. Engine Compartment Fuse Checking Engine Oil Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on Block on page 10-29. It is a good idea to check the engine page 10-18. oil level at each fuel fill. In order to Engine Oil 2.
Page 231 10-8 Vehicle Care 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it Add enough oil to put the level Caution with a clean paper towel or cloth, somewhere in the proper operating then push it back in all the way. range, between the cross-hatched Do not add too much oil.
Page 232: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-9 the engine at extremely low properly dispose of clothing or rags temperatures. When selecting an oil containing used engine oil. See the of the appropriate viscosity grade, manufacturer's warnings about the always select an oil of the correct use and disposal of oil products.
Page 233: Automatic Transmission
10-10 Vehicle Care For the oil life system to work since the last oil change. Automatic Transmission properly, the system must be reset Remember to reset the oil life Fluid every time the oil is changed. system whenever the oil is changed. How to Check Automatic When the system has calculated How to Reset the Engine Oil...
Page 234: Manual Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-11 Manual Transmission When to Check and What Do not remove the cap to check the fluid level or to top off the fluid level. to Use Fluid Remove the cap only when necessary to add the proper fluid How to Check Manual until the level reaches the MIN line.
Page 235: Cooling System
10-12 Vehicle Care release loose dust and dirt. If the Warning filter remains covered with dirt, a new filter is required. Operating the engine with the air To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ cleaner/filter off can cause you or filter: others to be burned.
Page 236: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-13 What to Use Warning Caution (Continued) Warning Heater and radiator hoses, and vehicle warranty. Always use other engine parts, can be very DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant Adding only plain water or some hot. Do not touch them. If you do, in the vehicle.
Page 237 10-14 Vehicle Care Gives boiling protection up to Never dispose of engine coolant by 129°C (265°F), engine putting it in the trash, pouring it on temperature. the ground, or into sewers, streams, or bodies of water. Have the coolant Protects against rust and changed by an authorized service corrosion.
Page 238 Vehicle Care 10-15 If no coolant is visible in the coolant Warning Warning (Continued) surge tank, add coolant as follows: How to Add Coolant to the Steam and scalding liquids from a could catch fire and you or others Coolant Surge Tank hot cooling system can blow out could be burned.
Page 239: Engine Overheating
10-16 Vehicle Care 4. With the coolant surge tank Check the level in the coolant surge pressure cap off, start the tank when the cooling system has engine and let it run until you cooled down. If the coolant is not at can feel the upper radiator hose the proper level, repeat Steps 1 getting hot.
Page 240 Vehicle Care 10-17 running. If it is not, do not continue If the overheat warning is displayed Warning (Continued) to run the engine. Have the vehicle with no sign of steam: serviced. 1. Turn the air conditioning off. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open 2.
Page 241: Washer Fluid
10-18 Vehicle Care If there is no sign of steam, idle the Open the cap with the washer Caution (Continued) engine for three minutes while symbol on it. Add washer fluid until parked. If the warning is still the tank is full. See Engine expansion if freezing occurs, displayed, turn off the engine until it Compartment Overview on...
Page 242: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-19 Brake Pedal Travel The brake/clutch master cylinder Caution reservoir is filled with DOT 4 brake See your dealer if the brake pedal fluid as indicated on the reservoir does not return to normal height, Continuing to drive with worn-out cap.
Page 243 10-20 Vehicle Care necessary, only when work is done After work is done on the brake/ Warning on the brake/clutch hydraulic clutch hydraulic system, make sure system. the level is above MIN but not over With the wrong kind of fluid in the the MAX mark.
Page 244: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-21 Extended Storage: Remove the Caution (Continued) Warning black, negative ( ) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle If brake fluid is spilled on the Battery posts, terminals, and charger. vehicle's painted surfaces, related accessories contain lead the paint finish can be and lead compounds, chemicals Starter Switch Check...
Page 245: Park Brake And P (Park)
10-22 Vehicle Care 3. Try to start the engine in each 2. Apply the parking brake. Be Park Brake and P (Park) gear. The vehicle should start ready to apply the regular brake Mechanism Check only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). immediately if the vehicle begins If the vehicle starts in any other to move.
Page 246: Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-23 To check the P (Park) Caution mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to Allowing the wiper arm to touch P (Park). Then release the the windshield when no wiper parking brake followed by the blade is installed could damage regular brake.
Page 247: Headlamp Aiming
10-24 Vehicle Care Rear Wiper Blade Replacement Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10-27. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
Page 248: Headlamps, Front Turn
Vehicle Care 10-25 Headlamps, Front Turn To replace a headlamp bulb: Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamps Signal and Parking 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10-4. To replace a front turn signal bulb: Lamps 2. Remove the connector 1. Open the hood. See Hood on High/Low-Beam Headlamp retaining tab (1).
Page 249: Fog Lamps
10-26 Vehicle Care 5. Install the socket into the lamp Taillamps, Turn Signal, housing by turning it clockwise. Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps Fog Lamps To replace the front fog lamp bulb: 1. Locate the fog lamp under the front fascia. 2.
Page 250: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 10-27 6. Turn the bulb socket clockwise To replace a license plate Replacement Bulbs to reinstall. lamp bulb: Bulb Exterior Lamp 7. Reinstall the lamp assembly and 1. Remove the two screws (1) from Number two screws. the license plate lamp assembly. Back-Up Lamps 2.
Page 251: Electrical System
10-28 Vehicle Care Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers An electrical overload may cause Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the Overload protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right away...
Page 252: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Vehicle Care 10-29 Engine Compartment Caution Fuse Block Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. To access the fuses, press the tab at the front of the cover, and lift the cover.
Page 253 10-30 Vehicle Care...
Page 254 Vehicle Care 10-31 The vehicle may not be equipped Number Usage Number Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Canister Headlamp features shown. High Left Number Usage Fuel Pump Headlamp High Windshield Washer Front Wiper Right Rear Window Front Wiper Fan Low Washer Relay Control Relay...
Page 255 10-32 Vehicle Care Auxiliary Fuse Block Number Usage Not Used Air Conditioning Relay Air Conditioning ECM/TCM 1 ECM/TCM 2 Low Vacuum Switch The vehicle may not be equipped Automatic with all of the fuses, relays, and Occupant Sensing features shown. The auxiliary fuse block is on the Mirror Heater driver side of the vehicle, near the...
Page 256: Block
Vehicle Care 10-33 Instrument Panel Fuse Remove the fuse panel door diagonally. Block Open the fuse panel door by pulling out at the top. The instrument panel fuse block is on the underside of the driver side instrument panel.
Page 257 10-34 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped Number Usage Number Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Radio Outside Rearview features shown. Mirror Number Usage Switch Backlighting Spare Fuse Not Used Rear Parking Assist Not Used Not Used Body Control Not Used Heater, Ventilation,...
Page 258: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care 10-35 Wheels and Tires Number Usage Warning (Continued) Not Used Tires and a serious crash. See Radio Vehicle Load Limits on Every new GM vehicle has page 9-9. Heater, Ventilation, high-quality tires made by a and Air Underinflated tires pose leading tire manufacturer.
Page 259: All-Season Tires
10-36 Vehicle Care All-Season Tires Winter Tires Warning (Continued) This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not originally Worn or old tires can all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter cause a crash. If the designed to provide good overall tires are designed for increased performance on most road surfaces traction on snow and ice-covered...
Page 260: Summer Tires
Vehicle Care 10-37 Use only radial ply tires of the Tire Sidewall Labeling (2) TPC Spec (Tire same size, load range, and Performance Criteria Useful information about a tire is speed rating as the original Specification) Original equipment tires. molded into its sidewall. The equipment tires designed to examples show a typical Winter tires with the same speed...
Page 261: Tire Designations
10-38 Vehicle Care week of the year 2010 would resistance. For more information the tire size means a passenger have a four-digit DOT date see Uniform Tire Quality vehicle tire engineered to of 0310. Grading on page 10-51. standards set by the U.S. Tire and Rim Association.
Page 262: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care 10-39 (5) Rim Diameter Diameter of automatic transmission, power before a tire has built up heat the wheel in inches. windows, power seats, and air from driving. See Tire Pressure conditioning. on page 10-41. (6) Service Description These characters represent the load Aspect Ratio The relationship...
Page 263 10-40 Vehicle Care GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure outward when mounted on a Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to vehicle. The side of the tire that Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated. contains a whitewall, bears page 9-9.
Page 264: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-41 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic of a tire when only 1.6 mm Vehicle Maximum Load on the tire in which the ply cords that (1/16 in) of tread remains. See Tire Load on an individual tire extend to the beads are laid at When It Is Time for New Tires due to curb weight, accessory 90 degrees to the centerline of...
Page 265 10-42 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading How to Check Caution Information label on the vehicle Use a good quality pocket-type indicates the original equipment Neither tire underinflation nor gauge to check the tire tires and the correct cold tire overinflation is good.
Page 266: Tire Pressure Monitor System
Vehicle Care 10-43 of the tire valve to release air. tire inflation pressure label, you not reached the level to trigger should determine the proper tire illumination of the TPMS low tire Re-check the tire pressure with inflation pressure for those tires.) pressure telltale.
Page 267: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-44 Vehicle Care ensure that the replacement or A Tire and Loading Information label alternate tires and wheels allow the shows the size of the original TPMS to continue to function equipment tires and the correct properly. inflation pressure for the tires when they are cold.
Page 268 Vehicle Care 10-45 TPMS Malfunction Light rotating the tires. The Caution (Continued) malfunction light should go off The TPMS will not function properly after successfully completing the if one or more of the TPMS sensors Always use only the GM sensor matching process.
Page 269 10-46 Vehicle Care If the TPMS is not functioning See Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor 5. Press and hold the SET/CLR properly, it cannot detect or signal a Activation Tool at button to begin the sensor low tire condition. See your dealer www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or matching process.
Page 270: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 10-47 10. Proceed to the driver side rear Replace the tire if: Tire Rotation tire, and repeat the procedure The indicators at three or Tires should be rotated every in Step 7. The horn sounds two more places around the tire 12 000 km (7,500 mi).
Page 271: When It Is Time For New
10-48 Vehicle Care Check that all wheel nuts are tire rotation to prevent corrosion properly tightened. See Wheel or rust build-up. Do not get Nut Torque under Capacities grease on the flat wheel and Specifications on mounting surface or on the page 12-2.
Page 272: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-49 Treadwear indicators are one way to Vehicle Storage replacement tires are needed, tell when it is time for new tires. GM strongly recommends Tires age when stored normally Treadwear indicators appear when buying tires with the same TPC mounted on a parked vehicle.
Page 273 10-50 Vehicle Care Braking and handling Warning Warning performance may be adversely affected if all the tires are not Tires could explode during Using bias-ply tires on the replaced at the same time. improper service. Attempting vehicle may cause the wheel If proper rotation and to mount or dismount a tire rim flanges to develop cracks...
Page 274: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-51 The Tire and Loading Uniform Tire Quality Warning Information Label indicates the Grading original equipment tires on the If different sized wheels are used, Quality grades can be found vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits there may not be an acceptable where applicable on the tire on page 9-9, for the label level of performance and safety if...
Page 275 10-52 Vehicle Care nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include or to some limited-production the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, tires.
Page 276: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-53 performance on the laboratory surface variations such as troughs Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor test wheel than the minimum vibrating when driving on a smooth System (TPMS) sensors with new required by law.
Page 277: Tire Chains
10-54 Vehicle Care Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat Caution (Continued) This vehicle has a tire sealant and Warning ground clearance, and tire or tire compressor kit. See Tire Sealant chain clearance to the body and and Compressor Kit on page 10-55. Do not use tire chains.
Page 278: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 10-55 accelerator pedal and steer to 3. Turn off the engine. Warning straighten the vehicle. It may be 4. Inspect the flat tire. very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake Lifting a vehicle and getting under If the tire has been separated from to a stop, well off the road, it to do maintenance or repairs is the wheel, has damaged sidewalls,...
Page 279 10-56 Vehicle Care If the tire has been separated from Warning (Continued) Warning the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, or has a large puncture, the tire is It can cause unconsciousness Storing the tire sealant and too severely damaged for the tire and even death.
Page 280 Vehicle Care 10-57 4. Tire Sealant Canister be replaced before its expiration Do not remove any objects that date. Replacement tire sealant have penetrated the tire. 5. On/Off Button canisters are available at your local 6. Slot on Top of Compressor 1.
Page 281 10-58 Vehicle Care 4. Attach the air only hose (10) to 6. Remove the valve stem cap from 8. Plug the power plug (9) into the the sealant canister inlet the flat tire by turning it accessory power outlet in the valve (1) by turning it clockwise counterclockwise.
Page 282 Vehicle Care 10-59 pressure will quickly drop and 13. Unplug the power plug (9) from Caution (Continued) start to rise again as the tire the accessory power outlet in inflates with air only. the vehicle. farther. The tire is too severely 14.
Page 283 10-60 Vehicle Care 23. Stop at a safe location and 24. Wipe off any sealant from the check the tire pressure. Refer wheel, tire, or vehicle. to Steps 1 10 under Using the 25. Dispose of the used tire Tire Sealant and Compressor sealant canister (4) at a local Kit without Sealant to Inflate a dealer or in accordance with...
Page 284 Vehicle Care 10-61 Using the Tire Sealant and 2. Remove the air only hose (10) and the power plug (9) from the Compressor Kit without bottom of the compressor. Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured) 3. Place the compressor on the ground near the flat tire.
Page 285 10-62 Vehicle Care 6. Plug the power plug (9) into the 9. Inflate the tire to the Caution accessory power outlet in the recommended inflation pressure vehicle. Unplug all items from using the pressure gauge (7). If the recommended pressure other accessory power outlets.
Page 286: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
Vehicle Care 10-63 12. Turn the air only hose (10) Storing the Tire Sealant Jump Starting counterclockwise to remove it and Compressor Kit For more information about the from the tire valve stem. vehicle battery, see Battery on The tire sealant and compressor kit 13.
Page 287 10-64 Vehicle Care 3. Good Battery Positive Post Caution Caution 4. Good Battery Negative Post The jump start positive post is in the Ignoring these steps could result If the other vehicle does not have engine compartment on the driver in costly damage to the vehicle a 12-volt system with a negative side of the vehicle.
Page 288 Vehicle Care 10-65 5. Connect one end of the Caution Warning red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) post (2) on the If any accessories are left on or Using a match near a battery can discharged battery. plugged in during the jump cause battery gas to explode.
Page 289: Towing The Vehicle
10-66 Vehicle Care Towing the Vehicle Recreational Vehicle Caution Towing If the jumper cables are Caution Recreational vehicle towing refers to connected or removed in the towing the vehicle behind another Incorrectly towing a disabled wrong order, electrical shorting vehicle, such as behind a motor vehicle may cause damage.
Page 290 Vehicle Care 10-67 Here are some important things to Dinghy Towing (with Automatic Vehicles with an automatic consider before recreational vehicle transmission should not be towed Transmission) towing: with all four wheels on the ground. If the vehicle must be towed, a dolly The towing capacity of the should be used.
Page 291 10-68 Vehicle Care 2. Shift the transmission to Neutral. 2. Shift the automatic transmission Caution into P (Park) or a manual 3. Turn the ignition to ACC/ transmission into 1 (First) gear. ACCESSORY. Towing the vehicle from the rear 3. Set the parking brake. could damage it.
Page 292: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-69 Appearance Care Caution (Continued) Exterior Care products can be obtained from your dealer. Follow all Locks manufacturer directions regarding correct product usage, necessary Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when safety precautions, and absolutely necessary, and have the appropriate disposal of any locks greased after using.
Page 293 10-70 Vehicle Care washed. This could cause damage calcium chloride and other salts, ice Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle warranty. sap, bird droppings, chemicals from may damage it. Use only industrial chimneys, etc., can If using an automatic car wash, non-abrasive waxes and polishes...
Page 294 Vehicle Care 10-71 Aftermarket appearance caps or The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ covers while the lamps are vehicle are aluminum or stainless Lenses, Emblems, Decals and illuminated, due to excessive steel. To prevent damage always Stripes heat generated.
Page 295 10-72 Vehicle Care Windshield and Wiper Blades can be removed by rubbing with a Caution clean cloth. See Recommended Clean the outside of the windshield Fluids and Lubricants on with glass cleaner. Chrome wheels and other chrome page 11-12. trim may be damaged if the Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Tires vehicle is not washed after driving...
Page 296: Interior Care
Vehicle Care 10-73 Applying silicone grease on Finish Damage Caution (Continued) weatherstrips with a clean cloth will Quickly repair minor chips and make them last longer, seal better, scratches with touch-up materials automatic car wash that uses and not stick or squeak. available from your dealer to avoid silicone carbide tire cleaning corrosion.
Page 297 10-74 Vehicle Care Use a soft bristle brush to remove To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass dust from knobs and crevices on the the interior using the following To clean, use a terry cloth fabric instrument cluster. Using a mild cleaners or techniques: dampened with water.
Page 298 Vehicle Care 10-75 Coated Moldings To clean: cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small hidden area for colorfastness before 1. Saturate a clean lint-free Coated moldings should be cleaned. using a commercial upholstery colorfast cloth with water. When lightly soiled, wipe with a cleaner or spot lifter.
Page 299 10-76 Vehicle Care Caution Caution (Continued) Caution Do not attach a device with a may cause permanent damage. Use of air fresheners may cause suction cup to the display. This Wipe excess moisture from these permanent damage to plastics may cause damage and would surfaces after cleaning and allow and painted surfaces.
Page 300: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-77 Care of Safety Belts Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the proper floor mat usage: Floor Mats Keep belts clean and dry. The original equipment floor Pull up on the rear of the floor mat mats were designed for your to unlock each retainer and remove.
Page 301 10-78 Vehicle Care NOTES...
Page 302: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil Maintenance Your vehicle is an important changes and tire rotations and investment. This section describes additional maintenance items like the required maintenance for the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper vehicle.
Page 303: Maintenance Schedule
11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. Because of the way people use Maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or Schedule There may need to be more competitive driving. frequent checks and services. The Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services Additional Required Services - service.
Page 304 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Visually inspect windshield wiper Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required blades for wear, cracking, Services Every 12 000 km/ When the % CHANGE DIC or contamination. See Exterior 7,500 mi Care on page 10-69. Replace message displays, have the engine Rotate the tires, if recommended for worn or damaged wiper blades.
Page 305 11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect steering, Check automatic transmission Visually inspect gas strut for suspension, and chassis shift lock control function. See signs of wear, cracks, or other components for damaged, loose, Automatic Transmission Shift damage. Check the hold open or missing parts or signs of Lock Control Function Check on ability of the strut.
Page 306 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 307 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Inspect for fraying, excessive Schedule Additional Required cracking, or damage. Services - Normal (6) Inspect for fraying, excessive (1) Or every two years, whichever cracking, or damage. Check belt comes first. More frequent tension and replace if needed.
Page 308 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 309: Services
11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Inspect for fraying, excessive Special Application Schedule Additional Required cracking, or damage. Services Services - Severe (6) Inspect for fraying, excessive (1) Or every two years, whichever cracking, or damage. Check belt Severe Commercial Use comes first.
Page 310: And Care
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
Page 311 11-10 Service and Maintenance Hoses Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread or sidewall; or a bulge or Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control split in the tire. be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride.
Page 312 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Wheel Alignment Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance. provide a clear view. Signs that the alignment may Signs of wear include streaking, need to be adjusted include skipping across the windshield,...
Page 313: Lubricants, And Parts
11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
Page 314: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Door Hinges Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481). Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Page 315: Maintenance Records
11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 316: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 317: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
Page 318 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Page 319 12-4 Technical Data NOTES...
Page 320: Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
Page 321 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be...
Page 322: Customer Assistance
Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
Page 323: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Online Owner Experience 1-800-263-3777 (English) (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com 1-800-263-7854 (French) (Warranty Tracking 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Information): Track the vehicle s The Chevrolet online owner Telephone devices (TTYs)) warranty information. experience is a one-stop resource Roadside Assistance: that allows interaction with (Recall Information):...
Page 324: Program
General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca (Canada) chevroletowner.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
Page 325 General Motors North America and to the service vehicle or is not a warranty service, or if the vehicle Chevrolet reserve the right to make regularly traveled or maintained was in a crash and cannot be any changes or discontinue the public road, which includes ice and driven.
Page 326: Scheduling Service
Customer Information 13-7 Services Specific to permission to get local safety related. If it is, please call emergency road service. You will your dealership, let them know this, Canadian-Purchased Vehicles receive payment, up to $100, and ask for instructions. Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement after sending the original receipt If your dealer requests you to bring is up to 7 liters.
Page 327: Collision Damage Repair
13-8 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation is not a by GM for shuttle service. If U.S. It may not be possible to provide a part of the New Vehicle Limited customers arrange their own like vehicle as a courtesy rental. Warranty. A separate booklet transportation, limited Additional Program entitled Limited Warranty and...
Page 328 Customer Information 13-9 value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts center that has GM-trained be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the GM New technicians and comparable collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any equipment. related failures are not covered by Collision Parts Insuring the Vehicle...
Page 329 13-10 Customer Information If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage company may require you to have Repair Process Driver name, address, and insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. In the event that the vehicle requires Genuine GM Original Equipment damage repairs, GM recommends Driver license number.
Page 330: Service Publications Ordering Information
Customer Information 13-11 If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions Current and Past Models company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Technical Service Bulletins and you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. Manuals are available for current repair valuation based on that and past model GM vehicles.
Page 331: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)
13-12 Customer Information Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Reporting Safety Identification (RFID) Statement Defects RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that Reporting Safety Defects vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that pressure monitoring and ignition complies with Part 15/Part 18 of to the United States system security, as well as in...
Page 332: Reporting Safety Defects To
You can also obtain other transmission performance, to Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: information about motor monitor the conditions for airbag Chevrolet Motor Division vehicle safety from deployment and deploy them in a Chevrolet Customer http://www.safercar.gov crash, and, if equipped, to provide...
Page 333: Event Data Recorders
13-14 Customer Information Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a GM will not access this data or better understanding of the share it with others except: with the This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or, event data recorder (EDR).
Page 334: Onstar
Customer Information 13-15 ® OnStar If the vehicle is equipped with ® OnStar and has an active subscription, additional data may be collected through the OnStar system. This includes information about the vehicle s operation; collisions involving the vehicle; the use of the vehicle and its features;...
Page 335 13-16 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 336: Onstar Overview
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview vehicle, including location information. See OnStar s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details OnStar Overview including system limitations at OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Page 337: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn OnStar Services Press to get a priority connection Navigation voice commands. to an OnStar Emergency Advisor Requires a specific OnStar available 24/7 to: Emergency subscription plan. Get help for an emergency. With Automatic Crash Response, Obtain the WiFi network name, Be a Good Samaritan or the OnStar system can...
Page 338: Security
OnStar 14-3 Security 4. Follow the voice-guided 2. Say Repeat. System responds commands. with the last direction given, then OnStar provides services including responds with OnStar ready, Using Voice Commands Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote then a tone. During a Planned Route Ignition Block, and Roadside Get My Destination Assistance, if equipped.
Page 339: Connections
14-4 OnStar WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) pressure (if the vehicle is equipped Destination Download: Press with the tire pressure monitoring then request the Advisor to The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that system); or activate remote horn download directions to the provides a high-speed, wireless and lights.
Page 340 OnStar 14-5 OnStar Hands-Free Calling 4. Say Call. System responds: 4. Pick a name tag. System OK, dialing 911. responds: About to store <name This service allows calls to be made tag>. Does that sound OK? and received from the vehicle. Retrieve My Number 5.
Page 341: Vehicle Diagnostics
14-6 OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, and Press to request account transfer...
Page 342 OnStar 14-7 in that area. The wireless service Services for People with OnStar Personal Identification provider must also have coverage, Disabilities Number (PIN) network capacity, reception, and Advisors provide services to help A PIN is needed to access some of technology compatible with OnStar subscribers with physical disabilities the OnStar services, like Remote...
Page 343 14-8 OnStar Potential Issues A temporary loss of GPS can to function properly. These systems cause loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is OnStar cannot perform Remote Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected. Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Advisor may give a verbal route or Assistance after the vehicle has...
Page 344 OnStar 14-9 may unlawfully intercept or access hereby granted, provided that the or other dealings in this Software transmissions and private above copyright notice and this without prior written authorization of communications without consent. permission notice appear in all the copyright holder. copies.
Page 345 14-10 OnStar Kai Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury, this list of conditions in thereof, including, but not limited Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, documentation and/or other to, different capitalizations), Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, materials provided with the Pocket UnZip, WiZ or Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, distribution.
Page 346 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ..... 10-69 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-22 Interior .
Page 347 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Cargo Headlamps, Front Turn Cover ......4-1 Battery ..... . . 10-21 Signal, and Parking Cargo Net .
Page 348 INDEX Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Cover Distracted Driving ....9-2 Air Conditioning ....8-1 Cargo .
Page 349 INDEX Engine (cont'd) Fog Lamps ..... 6-4 Oil Messages ....5-26 Bulb Replacement .
Page 350: Daytime Running Lamps
INDEX Fuses Hooks Engine Compartment Shopping Bag ....4-2 Halogen Bulbs ....10-24 Fuse Block .
Page 351 INDEX LATCH System Lights (cont'd) High/Low Beam Changer ..6-2 Replacing Parts after a Jump Starting ....10-63 Crash ..... . .3-45 Immobilizer .
Page 352: For Children (Latch)
INDEX ® Lower Anchors and Tethers Mirrors, Interior Rearview ..2-14 OnStar for Children (LATCH Monitor System, Tire System, In Brief ....1-16 ®...
Page 353 INDEX Power Radios Mirrors ......2-13 AM-FM Radio ....7-9 Park Outlets .
Page 354 INDEX Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Parts after a Crash ... 3-45 Restraints ....3-45, 3-48 Safety Belts ....3-8 Replacing Safety Belt Security Care .
Page 355 i-10 INDEX Shifting Storage Areas Tires ......10-35 Into Park ..... .9-18 Cargo Cover .
Page 356 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont'd) Transportation Program, Wheel Replacement ..10-53 Courtesy ..... 13-7 Vehicle When It Is Time for New Trip Odometer .
Page 357 i-12 INDEX Windows ..... . 2-14 Power ......2-14 Warning Windshield Brake System Light .

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