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Chevrolet Traverse 2012 Owner's Manual (450 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 5.86 MB

Table of Contents

2
- Using this Manual
  3
- Onstar
  4
- In Brief
  7
- Initial Drive Information
  10
- Door Locks
  11
- Memory Features
  14
- Second Row Seats
  15
- Head Restraint Adjustment
  16
- Heated and Ventilated Seats
  16
- Safety Belts
  16
- Mirror Adjustment
  17
- Passenger Sensing System
  17
- Interior Lighting
  19
- Exterior Lighting
  20
- Climate Controls
  21
- Vehicle Features
  23
- Portable Audio Devices
  24
- Onstar Overview
  25
  - Maintenance
    28
  - Performance and Maintenance
    28
  - Driving for Better Fuel Economy
    30
  - Windows
    33
  - Keys and Locks
    34
  - Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
    35
  - Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
    35
  - Remote Vehicle Start
    37
  - Automatic Door Locks
    40
  - Delayed Locking
    40
  - Power Door Locks
    40
  - Lockout Protection
    41
  - Safety Locks
    41
  - Doors
    42
  - Vehicle Security
    45
  - Immobilizer Operation
    46
  - Convex Mirrors
    48
  - Exterior Mirrors
    48
  - Power Mirrors
    48
  - Folding Mirrors
    49
  - Blind Spot Mirrors
    50
  - Interior Mirrors
    51
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    51
  - Park Tilt Mirrors
    51
  - Power Windows
    52
  - Windows
    52
  - Roof
    54
  - Sun Visors
    54
Seats and Restraints

57
- Head Restraints
  58
- Seats and Restraints
  58
- Front Seats
  59
  - Seat Adjustment
    59
  - Power Seat Adjustment
    60
  - Lumbar Adjustment
    60
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    61
  - Memory Seats
    63
  - Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
    64
- Rear Seats
  65
  - Third Row Seats
    67
  - Safety Belts
    70
- Safety Belts
  71
  - How to Wear Safety Belts
    71
    
    Properly
    72
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    72
  - Safety Belt Use During
    77
    
    Pregnancy
    77
  - Safety Belt Extender
    78
- Safety Belt Care
  78
- Safety System Check
  78
- Airbag System
  79
- Replacing Safety Belt System
  79
- Where Are the Airbags
  81
  - Inflate
    83
  - When Should an Airbag Inflate
    83
- How Does an Airbag
  84
  - Restrain
    84
- What Makes an Airbag
  84
  - Inflate
    84
- What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
  85
- Passenger Sensing
  87
  - System
    87
- Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
  92
- Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
  92
- Airbag System Check
  93
- Child Restraints
  94
  - Older Children
    94
  - Infants and Young
    97
    
    Children
    97
  - Child Restraint Systems
    99
  - Where to Put the Restraint
    101
  - Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
    103
    
    Latch System
    103
    
    System
    107
  - Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash
    110
  - Securing Child Restraints
    110
    
    (Rear Seat)
    110
  - Securing Child Restraints
    112
    
    Passenger Seat)
    112
- Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
  94
Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Glove Box Compartments

115
- Additional Storage Features
  115
- Instrument Panel Storage
  115
- Armrest Storage
  116
- Center Console Storage
  116
- Cupholders
  116
- Floor Console Storage
  117
- Additional Storage Features
  118
  - Cargo Cover
    118
  - Cargo Tie-Downs
    118
  - Cargo Management
    118
  - System
    118
  - Convenience Net
    118
- Roof Rack System
  119
Instruments and Controls

121
- Controls
  122
  - Steering Wheel Adjustment
    122
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    122
  - Horn
    124
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    125
  - Rear Window Wiper
    125
  - Washer
    125
  - Compass
    126
  - Clock
    128
  - Power Outlets
    128
- Instruments and Controls
  122
- Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
  130
  - Instrument Cluster
    131
  - Odometer
    132
  - Tachometer
    132
  - Fuel Gauge
    133
  - Engine Coolant Temperature
    133
  - Voltmeter Gauge
    134
- Safety Belt Reminders
  134
- Airbag Readiness Light
  135
- Passenger Airbag Status
  136
  - Indicator
    136
- Charging System Light
  137
  - Indicator Lamp
    137
    
    Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    137
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    139
- Brake System Warning
  140
  - Light
    140
- Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
  141
- Tow/Haul Mode Light
  141
- Engine Coolant Temperature
  142
- Engine Oil Pressure Light
  142
- Tire Pressure Light
  142
- High-Beam on Light
  143
- Security Light
  143
- Cruise Control Light
  144
- Driver Information Center (DIC) (with DIC Buttons)
  144
- Information Displays
  144
- Driver Information Center
  149
  - Buttons)
    149
- Vehicle Messages
  151
- Brake System Messages
  152
- Cruise Control Messages
  152
- Door Ajar Messages
  152
- Engine Cooling System
  153
  - Messages
    153
- Engine Oil Messages
  154
- Engine Power Messages
  155
- Fuel System Messages
  155
- Key and Lock Messages
  156
- Lamp Messages
  156
- Object Detection System
  156
  - Messages
    156
- Ride Control System
  156
- Airbag System Messages
  157
- Anti-Theft Alarm System
  157
  - Messages
    157
- Service Vehicle Messages
  157
- Tire Messages
  158
- Transmission Messages
  159
- Vehicle Reminder
  160
  - Messages
    160
  - Vehicle Personalization
    160
- Vehicle Speed Messages
  160
- Washer Fluid Messages
  160
  - Universal Remote System
    168
  - Universal Remote System Operation
    171
Lighting

173
- Lighting Features
  173
- Flash-To-Pass
  174
- Headlamp High/Low-Beam
  174
- Daytime Running Lamps
  175
  - (Drl)/Automatic Headlamp
    175
- Delayed Headlamps
  175
  - Headlamp System
    175
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  176
- Turn and Lane-Change
  176
  - Signals
    176
- Courtesy Lamps
  177
- Dome Lamps
  177
  - Lighting Features
    178
- Instrument Panel Illumination
  177
- Delayed Entry Lighting
  178
- Entry Lighting
  178
- Reading Lamps
  178
- Battery Load Management
  179
- Delayed Exit Lighting
  179
- Parade Dimming
  179
- Battery Power Protection
  180
7-1 Infotainment System Audio Players Phone

181
- Infotainment
  182
- Infotainment System
  182
- Introduction
  182
- Theft-Deterrent Feature
  182
- Operation
  183
- AM-FM Radio
  187
- Satellite Radio
  188
- Radio Reception
  192
- Audio Players
  193
- Multi-Band Antenna
  193
  - CD Player
    193
  - CD/DVD Player
    195
    
    CD/Usb)
    202
    
    CD/DVD)
    208
  - Auxiliary Devices
    214
  - Rear Seat Entertainment
    216
    
    (RSE) System
    216
- Rear Seat Infotainment
  216
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    225
    
    System
    225
- Bluetooth
  226
- Phone
  226
- Agreements
  234
  - Air Vents
    235
  - Climate Control Systems
    235
  - Dual Automatic Climate Control System
    238
  - Air Vents
    245
  - Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    246
Driving and Operating

249
- Driving and Operating
  250
- Driving Information
  250
  - Distracted Driving
    250
  - Defensive Driving
    251
  - Drunk Driving
    251
  - Control of a Vehicle
    251
  - Off-Road Recovery
    253
  - Loss of Control
    253
  - Driving on Wet Roads
    254
  - Highway Hypnosis
    254
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    255
  - Winter Driving
    255
  - If the Vehicle Is Stuck
    257
  - Vehicle Load Limits
    258
- Starting and Operating
  262
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    262
  - Ignition Positions
    263
  - Starting the Engine
    265
  - Engine Heater
    266
  - Retained Accessory
    267
  - Power (RAP)
    267
- Shifting into Park
  267
- Shifting out of Park
  268
- Engine Exhaust
  269
- Parking over Things
  269
  - That Burn
    269
- Automatic Transmission
  270
- Manual Mode
  272
- Tow/Haul Mode
  273
- All-Wheel Drive
  274
  - System (ABS)
    274
- Drive Systems
  274
  - Parking Brake
    275
- Ride Control Systems
  276
  - Brake Assist
    276
  - Hill Start Assist (HSA)
    276
  - System
    276
  - Cruise Control
    279
  - Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist
    281
    
    Camera (RVC)
    282
    
    Rear Vision
    282
    
    Fuel
    286
    
    California Fuel
    287
    
    Fuels in Foreign Countries
    287
    
    Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)
    287
    
    Recommended Fuel
    287
    
    Requirements
    287
    
    Fuel Additives
    288
    
    Filling the Tank
    289
    
    Container
    290
    
    Filling a Portable Fuel
    290
    
    Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
    291
    
    General Towing
    291
    
    Information
    291
    
    Trailer Towing
    295
    
    Towing Equipment
    297
  - Conversions and Add-Ons
    299
    
    Add-On Electrical
    299
    
    Equipment
    299
Vehicle Care

301
- Accessories and Modifications
  303
- California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
  303
- California Proposition
  303
  - 65 Warning
    303
- Vehicle Care
  303
- Vehicle Checks
  304
  - Doing Your Own
    304
    
    Service Work
    304
  - Hood
    305
  - Engine Compartment
    306
  - Engine Cover
    307
  - Engine Oil
    308
  - Engine Oil Life System
    310
  - Automatic Transmission
    311
    
    Automatic Transmission Fluid
    311
    
    Fluid
    311
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
  311
- Cooling System
  313
- Engine Coolant
  313
- Engine Overheating
  317
- Operating Mode
  319
- Overheated Engine Protection
  319
- Power Steering Fluid
  319
- Washer Fluid
  320
- Brakes
  321
- Brake Fluid
  322
- Battery
  323
- All-Wheel Drive
  324
- Function Check
  324
- Starter Switch Check
  324
- Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
  325
- Bulb Replacement
  326
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal
    326
    
    Sidemarker, and Stoplamps
    326
  - License Plate Lamp
    328
  - Replacement Bulbs
    328
- Headlamp Aiming
  326
- Electrical System
  328
  - High Voltage Devices and Wiring
    328
  - Electrical System
    329
    
    Electrical System Overload
    329
    
    Overload
    329
  - Fuses and Circuit
    330
    
    Breakers
    330
    
    Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    330
    
    Block
    333
  - Instrument Panel Fuse
    333
- Wheels and Tires
  336
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    337
  - Tire Designations
    339
  - Tire Terminology and Definitions
    339
  - Tire Pressure
    342
  - Tire Pressure Monitor
    343
    
    System
    343
  - Tire Pressure Monitor
    344
    
    Operation
    344
  - Tire Inspection
    347
  - Tire Rotation
    348
  - When It Is Time for New
    349
    
    Tires
    349
  - Buying New Tires
    350
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    351
  - Uniform Tire Quality
    352
    
    Grading
    352
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire
    353
    
    Balance
    353
    
    Wheel Replacement
    353
    
    Tire Chains
    354
    
    If a Tire Goes Flat
    355
    
    Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
    360
    
    Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
    364
    
    Tire Changing
    365
    
    Compact Spare Tire
    373
  - Jump Starting
    374
  - Towing
    379
    
    Recreational Vehicle
    379
    
    Towing the Vehicle
    379
  - Appearance Care
    383
    
    Exterior Care
    383
    
    Interior Care
    386
    
    Floor Mats
    388
- Service and Maintenance
  391
- Maintenance Schedule
  393
  - Services
    398
  - And Care
    399
  - Lubricants, and Parts
    402
  - Maintenance Replacement Parts
    403
- Maintenance Records
  404
- Technical Data
  407
  - Vehicle Data
    408
Customer

411
- Customer Information
  411
- Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
  411
- Customer Assistance Offices
  414
  - P.O. Box
    414
- Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)
  414
- Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)
  416
- Online Owner Center
  416
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    417
- Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)
  417
- Roadside Assistance Program
  422
- Scheduling Service Appointments
  422
- Courtesy Transportation
  423
- Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)
  424
- Service Publications Ordering Information
  426
  - Reporting Safety Defects
    427
- Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
  428
  - Event Data Recorders
    429
    
    Privacy
    429
- Navigation System
  430
  - Identification (RFID)
    430
  - Statement
    430
    
    Radio Frequency Statement
    430
    
    Onstar Services
    431
  - Onstar Services
    432
  - Roadside Assistance
    447
- Onstar
  430

Chevrolet Traverse 2012 Owner's Manual (450 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 5.68 MB

Instrument Panel
8
Tire Pressure Monitor
28
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
29
Engine Oil Life System
29
Manual/Power Reclining Seatbacks
62
Table of Contents
121
Controls
122
- Steering Wheel Adjustment
  122
- Steering Wheel Controls
  122
Instruments and Controls
123
- Horn
  124
- Windshield Wiper/Washer
  125
- Rear Window Wiper
  125
  - Washer
    125
- Compass
  126
- Clock
  128
- Power Outlets
  128
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
130
- Instrument Cluster
  131
- Speedometer
  132
- Odometer
  132
- Tachometer
  132
- Fuel Gauge
  133
- Engine Coolant Temperature
  133
  - Gauge
    133
- Voltmeter Gauge
  134
Safety Belt Reminders
134
Airbag Readiness Light
135
Passenger Airbag Status
136
- Indicator
  136
Charging System Light
137
- Indicator Lamp
  137
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
  139
Brake System Warning
140
- Light
  140
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
141
- Warning Light
  141
Tow/Haul Mode Light
141
Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light
141
Engine Coolant Temperature
142
- Warning Light
  142
Tire Pressure Light
142
Engine Oil Pressure Light
142
Security Light
143
High-Beam on Light
143
Cruise Control Light
144
Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) (with DIC Buttons)
144
Driver Information Center
144
- Buttons)
  149
Vehicle Messages
151
Battery Voltage and Charging
152
- Messages
  152
Brake System Messages
152
Cruise Control Messages
152
Door Ajar Messages
152
Engine Cooling System
153
- Messages
  153
Engine Oil Messages
154
Engine Power Messages
155
Fuel System Messages
155
Key and Lock Messages
156
Lamp Messages
156
Object Detection System
156
- Messages
  156
Ride Control System
156
- Messages
  157
Airbag System Messages
157
Anti-Theft Alarm System
157
Service Vehicle Messages
157
Tire Messages
158
Transmission Messages
159
Vehicle Reminder
160
- Messages
  160
Vehicle Speed Messages
160
Washer Fluid Messages
160
- Universal Remote System
  168
- Universal Remote System Operation
  171
- Maintenance Schedule
  393

Chevrolet Traverse 2012 Manual (76 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Car Navigation system | Size: 0.78 MB

Table of Contents
1
Introduction
3
Infotainment System
4
- Overview
  5
Radio
14
- AM-FM Radio
  14
- Storing Radio Station Presets
  16
- Satellite Radio
  20
Audio Players
20
- CD/DVD Player
  20
- Auxiliary Devices
  34
Navigation
35
- Using the Navigation
  35
- System
  35
- Maps
  37
- Navigation Symbols
  39
- Destination
  44
Configure Menu
56
Global Positioning
67
- System (GPS)
  67
Vehicle Positioning
68
Problems with Route
68
- Guidance
  68
If the System Needs
69
- Service
  69
Ordering Map Dvds
69
Database Coverage
70
- Explanations
  70
Voice Recognition
70
Index
70

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